Sir John Houston, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Houston, 3rd Baronet (sometimes spelled Houstoun) was an important Scottish politician who lived a long time ago. He was a Baronet, which is a special title passed down through families. Sir John served in the British Parliament between 1708 and 1715. He was also known as a Jacobite, which meant he supported the return of the Stuart family to the throne of Great Britain.
About Sir John Houston
Sir John Houston was the only son of Sir John Houston, 2nd Baronet. His mother was Anne Drummond, whose father was John Drummond, 1st Earl of Melfort, a powerful Earl. John Houston studied in Glasgow. When his father passed away in 1717, John inherited the family title and became the 3rd Baronet.
His Time in Politics
Sir John Houston became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Linlithgowshire. He was first elected in a special election called a by-election on 22 December 1708. He was elected again in the 1710 British general election.
In the 1713 British general election, he did not win the first count of votes. However, he challenged the result, and after a review, he was officially given the seat on 8 April 1714. This process is called being "seated on petition." By 1714, he also held a position as a Commissary of Glasgow, which meant he was involved in local administration.
Family Life
In 1713, Sir John Houstoun married Margaret Schaw. She was the daughter of Sir John Schaw, 2nd Baronet, from Greenock. Sir John and Margaret had one son and two daughters. Sir John Houston passed away on 27 January 1722. His son then inherited the baronetcy.
