Background
He was born at Quebec City in 1812, the son of Andrew Stuart, and studied at Edward Parkin"s school at Chambly.
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He was born at Quebec City in 1812, the son of Andrew Stuart, and studied at Edward Parkin"s school at Chambly.
And then with Henry Black, was called to the bar in 1834 and set up practice at Quebec City. He purchased the seigneury of Louisiana Martinière in 1846. Stuart was named Queen"s Counsel in 1854.
In 1859, he was named assistant judge in the Superior Court of Lower Canada and, in 1860, puisne judge for the same court.
In 1885, he was named chief justice in the Quebec Superior Court. Stuart retired from the bench in 1889.
Born an Anglican, he became a Roman Catholic in 1890. He died at Quebec City in 1891.