Career
He was created 1st Lord of Garlies in 1607, and 1st Earl of Galloway in 1623, with a special remainder to his heirs male bearing the name Stewart. Sir Alexander Stewart, "a man of great talent, loyalty and integrity" was in the service of King James VI, who knighted him in 1590 at the coronation of his consort, Queen Anne of Denmark. He was created 1st Lord of Garlies (Scotland) on 19 July 1607, and 1st Earl of Galloway (Scotland) on 19 September 1623, with a special remainder to his heirs male bearing the name Stewart.
Sir Alexander Stewart married Grisel, daughter of Sir John Gordon, of Lochinvar.
