Restoration of The Barons of Castle Stewart (1774)
After remaining dormant for 88 years the title Baron Castle Stewart was reclaimed by Andrew Thomas Stewart (1725-1809) of Stuart Hall, the eldest son of the de jure 8th Baron. He successfully petitioned the King and in 1774 became the rightful 9th Baron Castle Stewart. In 1793, he was created 1st Viscount Castle Stuart and in 1800 he was further honoured by being created the 1st Earl Castle Stewart all in the Peerage of Ireland.
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