Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown
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This is a list people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Wigtownshire.
The title of the office changed over time as follows:
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- 1794–1975 His or Her Majesty's Lieutenant in the County of Wigtown
- 1975–1996 Lord-Lieutenant in Dumfries and Galloway Region (District of Wigtown)
- From 1996 Lord-Lieutenant for Wigtown
| Years | Lord Lieutenant |
|---|---|
| 1794–1806 | John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway |
| 1806–1828 | George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway |
| 1828–1851 | Randolph Stewart, 9th Earl of Galloway |
| 1851–1903 | John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair |
| 1903–1935 | Sir Herbert Maxwell, 1st Baronet |
| 1935–1961 | John James Dalrymple, 12th Earl of Stair |
| 1962–1981 | John Aymer Dalrymple, 13th Earl of Stair[1] |
| 1981–1989 | Major Henry John Brewis[2] |
| 1989–2006 | Major Edward Stuart Orr-Ewing |
| since 2006 | Marion Teresa Brewis |
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