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| 2351 | Duncan Stewart was born in 1811 in the clachan of Morell, Easter Glentarken, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. The Comrie OPR records his place of birth as "Moril." He was the seventh child, and second son, of Robert Stewart and Catharine McNaughtan. Following Scottish custom, Duncan was named after his maternal grandfather, Duncan McNaughtan. Family tradition records that Duncan inherited the family croft when his father died sometime around 1830. This seems unlikely given Duncan's position in the birth order. It is possible that he inherited it jointly with his older brother John. Family tradition records that Duncan made "considerable improvements" to the family farm which brought about increased taxes (however, I would suggest that it would be more likely increased rent from the Earl of Perth who was eager to empty his lands of tenants). When a second-such increase occurred it is said that Duncan reached the limits of his tolerance and made the decision to move his family to the New World. It seems that his entire birth family, including his widowed mother, and all of his siblings, some of whom were married, also decided to go with Duncan. Time has likely embellished Duncan's role in the family's choice to move from Scotland to Canada. Duncan was seventh in the birth order. He not only had an older brother, John, but his eldest sister, Margaret and her much older husband, William McCallum, already had a family of their own. It is likely they had a signficant influence in the choice of the entire family emigrating. By the time of the family departure to Canada, Duncan was already married to Margaret (or Mary) MacGregor-alias-Drummond, and their first daughter had just been born. The whole Stewart family left Scotland in 1833 or 1834. Family tradition records that they left when Duncan's daughter, Catharine, was only two months old, however accounts differ as to whether she was born in 1833 or 1834. Census records claim the family arrived in Canada in 1834. The reader should refer to the notes on Duncan's mother, Catharine McNaughtan, for the details of their journey. By 1834 the family had arrived in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario. Duncan Stewart, along with his wife and daughter and several of his older siblings, remained in Hamilton, while his widowed mother and his younger siblings moved north to Puslinch Township in Wellington County and settled there on a farm. While living in Hamilton, Duncan Stewart appears to have come into the good graces of Sir Allan MacNab (whose family originally came from Upper Strathearn, and who was at the time, arguably the most politically powerful man in Hamilton, and one of the most politically powerful in Canada). MacNab secured a job for Duncan as a foreman road builder, supervising the building of the Dundas Road from Hamilton to London (at the time a stone road, which later became Highway 2). According to a descendant: "One morning, while building the road, Duncan came across his men gathered around a small black and white furry animal who sat unafraid watching them at the roadside. Duncan poked the animal with a stick and the proceeded home to bury his clothes." Apparently they don't have skunks in Scotland. Duncan purchased a lot on York Street, opposite "Dundurn Castle", the residence of MacNab. On this property Duncan built a house which apparently remained standing until well into the 20th century when it was demolished for development of Dundurn Park. In the 1842 census, there is a Duncan Stewart residing on York Street near Queen Street in Gore District (Hamilton City), Barton sub-district, labourer, tenant of J. B~~th, with 3 natives of Scotland and 2 natives of Canada, having resided in Ontario for 7 years (1834), 1 f-5, 1 or 2 m 5-14 (smudged), 1 married male 30-60, 1 married f 14-45, 5 belonging to the Church of Scotland. Nearby, on Queen Street at the corner of York, is John Stewart, carpenter, 2 natives of Scotland having resided in Ontario for 8 years, 1 married male 30-60, 1 married female 14-45. No children. Also nearby is Duncan's eldest sister Margaret and her husband, William McCallum, also a carpenter. Family tradition indicates that in the mid 1840s Duncan apparently moved his family to Ancaster, while retaining ownership of the York Street property where he later traded his home for one in Bayham township. This seems unlikely. What seems more likely was that he had temporary accomodations in Ancaster while he was the foreman building Highway 2 through Ancaster. In 1847, Duncan traded his home for a farm belonging to Mr. Dality in Maple Grove, Bayham Township, Elgin County East, Ontario. (Maple Grove Road is just south of Eden, near Tilsonburg.) It is believed that the farm was still mostly uncleared wilderness at the time as Duncan's wife recalled marking the trees to be removed and his daughter recalled growing up extremely lonely and isolated. Duncan served on the local militia in Hamilton during the time of the Rebellion. Louise Hatch, a descendant of Duncan, records the following anecdote: "In Hamilton, Duncan was a friend, and something of a favourite, with the pre-rebellion Governor, Sir Alan MacNab. The Stewart home was in fact just across the street from the MacNab Mansion. The land upon which it stood is now part of Dundurn Park. As a mark of friendly favour, in the disposal of the militia at the time of the rebellion, Duncan, whom Sir Alan MacNab knew to be hard of hearing, was placed out of range of probable combat in a safer position as a guard or watchman of a certain road. Sir Alan's kindness in this and other matters was rewarded with heartfelt loyalty. Always Tories of the deepest dye in Scotland, the Stewarts remained so in Canada until the young and smart Sir John A. MacDonald, by some ruse, as they considered it, undermined the power of his colleague Sir Alan MacNab. [After which] Duncan vowed that 'never again would he cast a vote for the interloper'. And no more he did." In 1851, Duncan was residing in Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and children: Robert, 18, Margaret, 11, William, 9, John, 5, Jane, 3. 19 year old daughter Cathrine was residing next door with the family of her future in-laws, Andrew Moore along with Jane Hatch. Nearby was the family of David Hatch. In 1861, Duncan is found residing in Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada with his wife and several of his younger children: Cathrine, Margaret Christina, William, and John Wood. They were living in a frame house. In 1871, Duncan is found residing in Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada with his wife and three of his adult children: Margaret C, William, and John. He was employed as a farmer. Also residing with him was 13 year old, Ontario-born, Annie Drummond (b 1858). She may be a clue to Duncan's wife, Margaret's birth family. In 1881, Duncan is found residing in Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada with his wife and three of his adult children: (Margaret) Chirstina, William, and John. He was employed as a farmer. In 1891, Duncan is found residing in Bayham Township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada with his wife and three of his adult children: Margaret C, William, and John. He was employed as a farmer. Also residing with him were grandchildren, Mary C Moore, 21, and Walter Stewart, 21. Duncan Stewart remained on the Maple Grove Road farm for the remainder of his life and he is buried in Eden Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Stewarts of Maple Grove Compiled by Leah Moore Hatch and granddaughter Copied and typed from the original handwritten notes by granddaughter, Donna Lucille McKechnie. (Leah Moore Hatch, granddaughter of Duncan Stewart, is the source. Her granddaughter, Donna Lucille McKechnie (Hatch) is the scribe.) The grandchildren of Duncan and Margaret Stewart greatly regret that while they had the opportunity they did not learn from their grandparents more of the history of their ancestors in Scotland. However, there are a few things we know of their life there. Duncan's grandfather was killed at the battle of Culloden in 1746. Duncan was born at St. Fillins, Perthshire, Scotland 1811. His father was a crofter, that is a small farmer, and when he died sometime before 1839, (sic, probably a typo for 1829) he left a wife and a family of grown and growing sons and daughters. As was customary, the croft passed into the hand of the son or sons. At the time, there was among the people of Europe, an unsettled feeling, a desire to better their condition. It was a divine urge to achieve something better and higher. They began to migrate to the new land. Mr. Stewart (believed to refer to Duncan's father, Robert) had made considerable improvements in his croft and when his taxes were raised, as a result, he thought it a great injustice and when the same thing happened a second time, the Stewarts decided to join the Great Migration. (sic, It's more likely that it was his rent that was raised.) Duncan Stewart was shortly to be married to Margaret Drummond and she too was ready for the great adventure, so the entire Stewart family, including their aging mother, began making preparations for the long hazardous journey, but it was not until 1832 (sic, Duncan's daughter was born in January 1833), when Duncan's little daughter was only two months old that the Stewarts boarded a sailing vessel bound for the new land. They were seven weeks coming across the ocean, and during the passage cholera broke out on the ship and Mr. Stewart's brother-in-law, his eldest sister's husband, died of the disease and was buried at sea. When they arrived in Quebec they were quarantined for some weeks, but at last they reached Hamilton by way of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario and here Mr. Stewart located with his little family. His brothers, Robert, William and (I think John) also settled in Hamilton. His youngest brother, Peter, located in Ancaster. (sic, Robert, Peter and William all located in Puslinch.) Through the influence of Sir Allan McNab, Mr. Stewart obtained the job as foreman building the old stone road from Hamilton to London, the Dundas Road. While building this road, he came one morning to find his men gathered about watching a little black and white animal that sat unafraid, by the roadside. Duncan poked it with a stick, then went home and buried his clothes. After some time, Mr. Stewart (Duncan) purchased a lot and built a house on York Street, Hamilton, opposite the then stately home of Sir Allen McNab. It was not many years ago that this house was demolished when the beautiful Dundurn Park was made. As his work took him further from home, he moved his family to Puslinch and later to Ancaster. (sic, There is no evidence to support that Duncan's family lived anywhere but Hamilton before moving to Bayham.) In 1847 as his work was nearing completion, he traded his home in Hamilton with a Mr. Daily for his farm in Maple Grove, but he did not leave his home in Hamilton to occupy the farm for a couple of years. He died at the Stewart homestead in 1894. Margaret Drummond Stewart, Duncan's wife, was born in 1911 at Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. She was very proud that her family had belonged to the McGregor clan, the clan of Rob Roy. This clan had in the early days been so persecuted that many of the McGregor families were compelled to join other clans and take their name. (sic, No MacGregor ever joined another clan. They simply were forced to use alias surnames. They always retained their true clan affiliation.) Margaret's family joined the Drummond clan (sic) and took that name. She told us that when she was a "wee lassie" she was one day with her brother James on the hills minding the sheep. James saw that a bad storm was coming so he took of his plaid, wrapped it around her and sent her home. In a few minutes the tree under which he stood was struck by lightning and he was killed. | Stewart, Duncan (I15379)
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| 2352 | Duncan Stewart was born in 1830 as the son of Alexander Stewart, a cattle dealer, and his wife, Margaret McKinlay. "They were tenant farmers of Corriecrombie land from at least 1855 - 1940 James Stewart tenant of Earl of Moray at Corriecrombie farm & house; 1881 census lists Duncan Stewart as farmer of 300 acres at Corriecrombie; 1855 Duncan Stewart tenant of Lord Willoughby at Callander Acre land." -- descendant, Jennifer Longstaff. In the Valuation Roll of 1855, Duncan is listed as residing at Callander Acre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a tenant farmer of Lord Willoughby D'Eresby. At his marriage in 1855 in Kilmadock, Duncan was recorded as age 25, son of Alexander and Margaret. His wife, Janet, 24, was recorded as daughter of Donald and Isabella. In 1871, Duncan was residing at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, employed as a farmer, with his wife, Janet and children, Alexander, Margaret, Isabella, Catherine, Christian, and Daniel. In 1881, Duncan was residing at Corriechrombie Farm, on Loch Lubnaig Road, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, employed as a farmer of 300 acres, residing with his wife, Janet, and children Margaret, Christina, Daniel, Duncan, and James. Janet was shown as born in Rannoch, while the rest were born in Callander. In 1891, Duncan was residing at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, employed as a farmer, with his wife and children Duncan, James, and Christina, along with 1 year old grand-daughter Christina Giddis. At his death, he was recorded as the son of a farmer and a mother named MacInley. His son James was witness. | Stewart, Duncan (I15376)
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| 2353 | Duncan Stewart was born in 1848 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as the illegitimate son of Peter Stewart in Gartnafuaran and Mary McLaren in Auchtow, both in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. ("1848 Jany 17 - Peter Stewart Gartnafuran and Mary McLaren Auchto had an illegitimate child born 26 Oct last baptd named Duncan." -- Balquhidder OPR) In 1851, at age 3, Duncan Stewart was residing at Kirkton in Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, with his paternal grandfather, Donald Stewart and Donald's younger children. However, Duncan is recorded not as a grandson, but as a nephew. So his mother must be related to the Stewarts by unknown means. In 1861, at age 12, Duncan Stewart was residing at Stronvar, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland in the home of his father Peter's maternal aunt Margaret Stewart and her husband, Robert Stewart. In 1881, at age 33, Duncan Stewart was residing in Weem, Perthshire, Scotland, with his new wife, Christina. He was an unemployed shepherd. In 1891, at age 43, Duncan Stewart was residing in Bla??orack, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and young children. He was employed as a farm servant. In 1901, at age 52, Duncan Stewart was a widower residing in Blairveraie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland with his wife and children and several tenants. He was employed as a shepherd. | Stewart, Duncan (I15596)
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| 2354 | Duncan Stewart was Chamberlain of the Isles for King James IV. He never married and had no children. | Stewart, Duncan 2nd of Appin (I15547)
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| 2355 | Duncan Stewart was initially a farmer at Drumlich in the Braes of Balquhidder and latterly a grazer in Argaty in Kilmadock parish. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as being "lately" in Druimlich and thus he died before 1815. He is shown with two sons, David and Duncan. Duncan is mentioned in the 1795 apprenticeship documents for his son, Duncan Stewart, as: "Duncan Stewart, now deceased, grazier in Argaty in the parish of Down." Thus we can confirm that Duncan died between 1782-1795. The Lednascriddan Family Tree (Gordon Stewart, 1905-2009) shows Duncan as the son of Robert Stewart and Christian Stewart who married in 1728, and has having married in 1765 to Kathrine McLaren, and has having a son Duncan who was a 15 year old weaving apprentice in Renfrew in 1795. From this information Duncan's family can be confirmed by Callander parish records which indicate that Duncan was a miller in Invercarnaig, then a herd in Invernenty and finally residing in Druimlich. Duncan married on 25 NOV 1765 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Kathrine MCLAREN b: ABT 1740 in Perthshire, Scotland. According to James Stewart, Ph.D., author of The Settlements of Western Perthshire, and a descendant of this branch, Duncan Stewart from Lednascridan married a MacLaren from Invernenty, which marches with Druimlich and it is likely that the Lednascridan family possessed both properties (Lednascridan and Druimlich). Duncan was also a part sharer in the mill at Kirkton and also a miller at Invercarnaig. Duncan later moved to Argaty where he was given as a "grazier in Argaty", from whence his son, the younger Duncan, was sent to Renfrew in the care of his uncle, Peter Stewart, a flesher (butcher). | Stewart, Duncan in Drumlich & Argaty (I15515)
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| 2356 | Duncan Stewart was likely born sometime in the first decade of the 18th century in Ardveich on the north shore of Loch Earn, in Comrie parish, Perthshire, Scotland, although no record of his birth has been found. He was a descendant of John Dubh Mhor Stewart of Dalveich founder of the Stewarts of Dalveich. His exact relationship to John Dubh Mhor Stewart is unknown, but chronology suggests that he was most likely a grandson. His father's name is not known, but may have been Donald. His wife is unknown and his only known son was Robert Stewart in Lochearnhead. The records of the Forfeited (Jacobite) Estates 1755-56 lists the lands of Jacobites that were forfeited as a consequence of the Rising of 1745. Included in the records of the Perth estates is the farm of Wester Ardveich. It lists the occupants of the farm as: Alexander McLaren, Duncan Stewart (believed to be this Duncan Stewart), James Stewart (possibly of Line 1), plus 3 subtenants and cottars for a total of 6 families. Duncan's son Robert's eldest son was named Duncan, thus onomastics would suggest that the father of Robert Stewart in Lochearnhead was named Duncan, which matches with the account in the Records of the Forfeited Estates. Stewarts of the South does not mention Duncan Stewart in Lochearhead but identifies his son Robert Stewart in Lochearnhead as being related to Donald Stewart of Keip. The exact nature of their relationship is not given. The fact that Robert's eldest son is named Duncan and not John would suggest that Robert Stewart in Lochearnhead and Donald Stewart in Keip did not share the same father and were most likely cousins and not brothers. Therefore, it is suggested that Robert's father's name was Duncan and that Duncan was a brother to John Stewart in Wester Ardveich. | Stewart, Duncan in Lochearnhead (I15775)
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| 2357 | Duncan Stewart was the illegitimate son of Robert Stewart and Mary Dochart who were both servants at Ardvorlich at the time. His later whereabouts is unknown. He has not been identified in later records. Some online genealogies claim that he is the Duncan Stewart who moved to St Marylebone, St Pancras, Middlesex, England, before 1851 where he had a family and then later immigrated to Geelong, Victoria, Australia, where he died in 1863. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and it has been refuted by Y-DNA evidence. The 1851 census for St Marylebone, St Pancras, Middlesex, England, shows a Duncan Stewart born about 1795 in Scotland. It does not indicate where in Scotland he was born. Some researchers have suggested that he was this Duncan Stewart born 1795 in Ardvorlich, illegitimate son of Robert Stewart and Mary Dochart, based on an incorrect identification for his wife as coming from Comrie parish, Perthshire, Scotland. Her connection to Comrie has also been disproved. Furthermore, the Stewarts of Ardvorlich Y-DNA signature is R-M269>R-DF41>S775>R-L745>FGC34909>Z38845>R-Y60195 which does not match the Y-DNA of a descendant of the Duncan Stewart who lived in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, which is R-FT28897. ---------------- I have been able to confirm everything about Duncan Stewart and his wife Janet after they end up in England in 1851 and later after they move to Australia. However, at this point, it looks like it is not possible to confirm Duncan's origins beyond the fact that he was born about 1795 somewhere in Scotland. There are two sets of trees online that claim Duncan's wife was either Janet Robertson or Janet Adam. I can find nothing to confirm either of those. The only verifiable information about the Janet who was in England is that she was born about 1801 or 1802 somewhere in Scotland. I can find nothing to confirm her actual origins or her surname. The online trees that claim she was Janet Robertson show Duncan and Janet being married in 1823 in the town of Perth. Whereas the connection to Comrie parish derives from the trees that claim she was Janet Adam, born 1802 in Comrie as the daughter of James Adam and Mary Drummond. The connection of Duncan Stewart to Comrie (specifically the illegitimate birth in 1795 in Ardvorlich to Robert Stewart and Mary Dochart) appears to derive from the connection of Janet Adam to Comrie. However, I find in 1851 and 1861 a Janet Adam born in Comrie in 1802 residing in Dalginross in Comrie with her husband Andrew Gilbert. As the name Adam is uncommon in Comrie, it would appear that this is likely the Janet Adam who was born in 1802 to James Adam and Mary Drummond and that she has likely been wrongly claimed as the wife of Duncan Stewart based solely on her matching birth year. It would appear that we can eliminate Janet Adam as the wife of Duncan Stewart. if so, then we have no reliable information that ties Duncan Stewart to Comrie at all, as far as I can find, thus the proposed 1795 birth to Robert Stewart and Mary Dochart must be called into question. It's possible that there could be more than one Janet Adam in Comrie about the same age, but that would require further research to confirm. If Duncan's wife was Janet Robertson then it is possible that they were married in the town of Perth. If so, then it is highly unlikely that Duncan came from Comrie as that's contrary to the common migratory pattern. Most emigrants from Comrie migrated southwards, not eastwards. It would be extremely unusual for a man born in Comrie to marry in the town of Perth and then immediately move to England. It's certainly possible, but it defies the normal patterns. Thus I would need solid evidence to be convinced that it's true. If the marriage of Duncan and Janet in Perth in 1823 is correct then it is far more likely that Duncan came from nearby to Perth and not from anywhere near Comrie or Balquhidder. | Stewart, Duncan (I25173)
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| 2358 | Duncan Stewart's 1739 genealogy confusingly refers to the father of Isabel as John Stewart, "predecessor" of Glenbuckie. This likely means that he was the ancestor of the current Stewart of Glenbuckie who was alive in 1739. | Stewart, Isabel of Glenbuckie (I16075)
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| 2359 | Duncan Stewart's genealogy (1739) records John's birth as illegitimate. In 1586 the following people were all included in a bond of manrent to Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy, for the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland). Walter Stewart in Bailliefoile (natural son of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie) Robert Stewart (son of Walter Stewart in Balliefoile) Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie Patrick Stewart, 1st of Ledcriech (son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) Duncan Stewart, 5th of Glenbuckie (son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) Robert Stewart of Broichie (son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) James Stewart (son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) John Stewart of Voil (natural son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) Walter Stewart (natural son of Alexander Dubh Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) John resided in Voil. No such property has been identified. It is presumed that it was a now defunct house on Loch Voil. According to Stewart Clan Magazine, he married Janet McGregor and his will was filed on 21 DEC 1665 in Dunblane. It is not known if he had any children. He could be the ancestor of one of the later unaccounted branches of Glenbuckie. | Stewart, John in Voil (I17348)
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| 2360 | Duncan Stewart, b. 26 Feb 1841, Dundee, Huntingdon, Le Haut-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada . It is not known if Duncan survived childhood. He would have been two years old when his father died and nine years old when his mother died. If he was still alive, he would have been an orphan and would likely have been raised by an aunt or uncle. Duncan has not been found in any later records. No record of his death has been found. His later whereabouts are unknown. | Stewart, Duncan (I24051)
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| 2361 | Duncan STEWART, whom SOS refers to as Donach Rioch, or "Duncan of the cut skin". SOS records that he was "a good soldier [and] a Tacksman of Lianach [in] Glenbuckie. | Stewart, Duncan Rioch (I15787)
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| 2362 | Duncan was a Commander in the Royal Navy. He has not been found in any census records after 1841 suggesting that he may have resided outside of Scotland. Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland, says, "Duncan Stewart of Knockrioch, born on 28 June 1834 and joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1834. He seen active service in the Baltic and Russian War 1854-56, and was raised to Commander in 1868, before retiring in 1870. He married at Edinburgh, on 8 March 1858, to Margaret Ferooza, only child of Sir John MacNeill of Colonsay, (she died at Edinburgh, on 23 March, 1871), and died at Stronvar House (Campbeltown), on 15 November 1915, having had issue," | Stewart, Commander Duncan 2nd Knockrioch (I15549)
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| 2363 | Duncan was a cousin to Gregor MacGregor of that ilk. | MacGregor, Duncan of Drumcharry (I8885)
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| 2364 | Duncan was a farmer on the estate of Monachyle which belonged to his uncle John MacDonald of Monachyle. Duncan is found in 1841 residing in Glen Ogle with his parents. He is the "Duncan Stewart in Monachyle" mentioned in the following reference from The Ardvorlich History: "Robert, a farmer at Drunkie, who married Monachyle's sister, and had one daughter who married Duncan, now in Monachyle, another married John Stewart of the Milton." Mrs Stewart of Milton refers to Duncan's wife as her sister. Duncan is found in 1851 residing in Monachyle and shown as the nephew of Donald McDonald of Monachyle and employed as "farm steward". Donald McDonald is shown as the "landed proprietor." The estate is shown as 5500 acres with 40 employees -- an enormous estate by Scottish standards. In 1861 Duncan and his wife are shown as the sole occupants of Monachyle. He is still shown as a farm steward. Interestingly, there is an identical Duncan Stewart shown as a farm steward at Craigrui. It's possible they could be the same person and that Duncan was proprietor of both properties. This would explain the "Glen Ogle" connection mentioned by Mrs Stewart of Milton. It appears that Duncan inherited Monachyle after Donald McDonald died. According to Mrs Stewart of Milton, Duncan was sued by his distant cousin Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle over the inheritance of the estate of Monachyle (which appear to have also included Craigrui.) Donald McDonald of Monachyle had no children of his own and his brothers all pre-deceased him with no male heirs of their own. The details of the lawsuit are not known to us, but by traditional rules of inheritance the next in line to inherit Monachyle would be Donald's sisters from oldest to youngest. Donald McDonald's oldest sister was Elizabeth McDonald who married Walter Stewart of Edraleachdach and Lorachan whose daughter Magdalene Stewart married Duncan Stewart in Monachyle who raised the lawsuit. Whereas this Duncan Stewart was the son of Ann McDonald, a younger sister of Donald McDonald. Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle's only known claim would have been through his wife's mother, who, being the oldest sister of Donald McDonald probably would have had a better claim than this Duncan Stewart being the son of Donald's younger sister. It appears Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle felt he had some right to his mother-in-law's claim. (Perhaps this may have been influence by the fact that both of his brothers were lawyers.) However, even if he could have established the validity of his mother-in-law's claim, then her oldest son, James Stewart, 5th of Edraleachdach and Lorachan, would have had the superior claim over Magdalene Stewart. Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle was not successful in his claim and the estate of Monachyle passed to this Duncan Stewart. This Duncan Stewart had been working for many years as the estate manager for Donald McDonald and was probably closest to him. We also know that Duncan Stewart's ancestors had been the previous owners of Monachyle and Craigrui prior to the estate being acquired by the McDonalds. As such, the estate ended up reverting to the heir of its previous owner. I'm sure Duncan felt like he was fighting to get his own family's estate back. The lawsuit must have been settled by 1871 as in the census that year Duncan is shown residing at Monachyle with his occupation given as "farmer of 7000 acres" indicating that he was the proprietor of the property, and an enormous property at that! They were obviously extremely prosperous as they are shown with a large estate staff including a private tutor, a house maid, a dairy maid, a ploughman, 4 shepherds, and 2 cowherds. However, curiously, Duncan's brother, Donald, is shown residing in 1871 at Glenogle Farm. He is shown as "brother" to the head of household who is shown as Duncan Stewart, b 1808 in Balquhidder. These two Duncans must be the same person, just as Duncan was shown in Monachyle and Craigrui in 1861. Thus it would appear that Duncan's vast estates included Monachyle, Craigrui and Glenogle. As 7000 acres seems too large to describe just Monachyle, it may be that Monachyle was his primary residence and he was including the acrages of Craigrui and Glenogle in the description of his holdings. In 1881 Duncan was residing at Monachyle and shown as a farmer of 6000 acres. There are no Stewarts residing at Glenogle and Glenogle appears to have been sold off and subdivided into six smaller holdings. This may account for the decrease in Duncan's holdings from 7000 to 6000 acres. His wife and children were absent. His cousin Archibald Stewart, retired farmer, b 1808 in Callander residing with him who is probably the son of Walter Stewart in Edraleachdach. | Stewart, Duncan in Monachyle (I15784)
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| 2365 | Duncan was a flesher in Glasgow. | Graham, Duncan Robertson (I7004)
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| 2366 | Duncan was a natural son who had a large family. His children were not documented in Deacon John McVean's history. | McVean, Duncan Mor (I10694)
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| 2367 | Duncan was a pharmacist. | Durham, Duncan Frederick (I5164)
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| 2368 | Duncan was alive and of adult age by 1540. He died between 1563-1563. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland. See that work for details.) | Stewart, Duncan 4th of Appin (I15371)
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| 2369 | Duncan was an engineer and owner of Duncan Stewart & Co Ltd. Their workshop was based at 77 Bishop Street, Anderston Glasgow. He was an extremely successful manufacturer. In 1891, his business was valued at £100,000. (£16 million in 2025, or $20 million USD, or $28 million in Canadian or Australian dollars.) His death is recorded as occuring in Eastbourne, but it does not say which Eastbourne. No Eastbourne has been found in Scotland. -------------- Duncan Stewart https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Duncan_Stewart https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Duncan_Stewart_and_Co Duncan Stewart (1844-1904) the founder of Duncan Stewart and Co. 1864 Patent in respect of apparatus for calendering, mangling or finishing[1] 1904 Obituary [2] DUNCAN STEWART was born at Thornliebank, near Glasgow, on 19th October 1844. He was educated at Glasgow Academy and at the University, and received his early engineering training in a small engineering works in which his father was a partner, where bleaching and finishing machinery was principally made. As an apprentice he also took a great interest in sugar machinery, and, not content with knowing how the machinery was made, he used to spend much of his spare time in the evenings in the large sugar works at Greenock, mastering the details of the manufacture of the commodity itself, which proved of great use to him at a later time. On the death of his father in 1864 he left the works, and started the present firm of D. Stewart and Co. (1902), under the name of Duncan Stewart and Co. At that time the firm only employed about a dozen men, but the works were gradually enlarged as the business increased, until from 600 to 800 men were employed. Soon after starting the works he accepted an offer from a firm who were the owners of a large number of sugar estates in the West Indies, to go out for a limited time as their chief engineer. The experience gained there proved of great value to his business, and he returned to Glasgow with the nucleus of a business in sugar machinery that was destined to make the name of the firm familiar in nearly every sugar-growing country. Large sugar factories have been erected by the firm in Java, Egypt, West Indies, Australia, Mexico, and South America. He also started to build up a business in bleaching, printing, and finishing machinery, with which he had made himself familiar in his father's works, and a very large number of bleaching and finishing works in the British Isles have some of the firm's machinery at work. As a general engineer he also supplied large rolling-mill engines and hydraulic plant to various steel works, also pumping engines of the largest size at home and abroad, and latterly engines for electric lighting and traction. When the Glasgow Corporation resolved to introduce electric traction for the whole tramway system of the city, he was successful in obtaining a share of the contract for the engines at Pinkston power-station. One of his most successful inventions was the application of hydraulic pressure to the rolls in sugar mills; another ingenious invention was that of the "continuous centrifugal machine," on which he spent a large amount of thought and much expense, but it was unfortunately not a commercial success. He also brought out several inventions connected with textile machinery. He always took a great interest in anything relating to the West Indies, and it was with deep concern that he witnessed the decline of the sugar industry in these islands. By strenuous efforts he succeeded in obtaining, in 1898-99, for the West Indies, a British Government loan of £210,000 for the establishment of central sugar factories, through his able statement of the case to the Colonial Secretary. Unfortunately, he was not destined to reap the fruits of his industry in this direction, as the South African War postponed the scheme, and his illness in 1901-02 removed him from the arena of active business. The scheme has, however, been subsequently adopted almost in its entirety. In the "eighties" he was invited to become a candidate for the representation of Bridgeton in Parliament, which offer he was, however, obliged to decline owing to business pressure. His death took place at Eastbourne on 30th October 1904, at the age of sixty. He became a Member of this Institution in 1818. 1904 Obituary [3] THE death took place at Eastbourne on 30th ult. of Mr. Duncan Stewart, of D. Stewart and Co, London Road Ironworks, Glasgow. He was founder of these works some forty years since, and up till two years ago, when his health failed, he was closely associatcd with them, and was one of the best known men in engineering circles in the West of Scotland. Born near Glasgow about sixty years ago, he received his early training in a small engineering works, in which his father was a partner, where bleaching and finishing machinery was the principal manufacture. As an apprentice he also took a great interest in sugar machinery, and spent much of his spare time in tho large sugar works at Greenock, mastering the details of the manufacture itself, which study afterwards proved of great service to him. On the death of his father in 1864, and when only twenty years of age, be started the firm of Duncan Stewart and Co, the number of employees at first being only about a dozen. As business increased the works were gradually enlarged, until from 600 to 800 men were employed. Soon after starting Mr. Stewart was induced to accept an offer from the firm who were the owners of a large number of sugar estates in the West Indies to go out for a limited time as their chief engineer. The experience gained there and the friendships which he made proved of much value to his business, and he came back to Glasgow having fulfilled his commission to the great satisfaction of his employers with the nucleus of a business in sugar machinery which eventually made the name of his firm familiar in practically every sugar-growing country in the world. Large sugar factories have been erected by the firm in Java, Egypt, West Indies, Australia , Mexico, and South America. Not content with one class of work, Mr. Stewart set himself to build up a business in bleaching, printing and finishing machinery with which he had made himself closely familiar in his father's time; and there are at present probably very few bleaching and finishing works of any importance in the British Isles which have not some of the firm's machinery in them besides others on the continent of Europe, in India and America. In general engineering the firm also have supplied large rolling mill engines and hydraulic plant to steel works in all parts of the kingdom, also pumping engines of the largest size for work at home and abroad. Steam engines up to 2000 indicated horse power or have been supplied to cotton mills in th1s country, in France, and in India. Latterly engines for electric lighting and traction have formed a notable product of the firm's industry. When the Glasgow Corporation resolved on the introduction of electric traction for the whole tramway system of the city, they were successful in obtaining a share of the contract for the engines for Pinkston power station, the larger portion going to an American firm. The relative merits of the machinery were keenly discussed at the time. The home-made engines were installed within the period specified, and it was owing to the promptitude of delivery, and the efficiency of the plant that the tramway system was opened in accordance with the original arrangements. In connection with the various productions of his firm , Mr. Stewart's ingenuity and skill resulted in many patented features. One of his most successful inventions was the application of hydraulic pressure to the rolls in sugar mills, and what was originally known as Stewart's patent hydraulic attachment is now almost universally applied to mills where a high percentage of extraction is desired. Perhaps his most ingeneous invention was that of the "continuous centrifugal machine," on which be spent a great amount of thought and much money. The difficulties to be overcome, however, proved too great, and the machine, in spite of its ingenuity, was not a commercial success. Probably because of his early associations, Mr Stewart always took a great interest in West Indian affairs, and it was with deep concern that he witnessed the decline of the sugar industry there. Through his able statement of the case to the then Colonial Secretary, Mr. Chamberlain, he succeeded in obtaining in 1898-9 a British Government loan of £250 000 for the establishment of central sugar factories. Unfortunately, Mr. Stewart was not destined to reap the fruits of his industry in this direction, as the South African war postponed the scheme, and his illness in 1901-2 removed him from the arena of active business in which he had been a strenuous worker for practically forty years. He married in 1879 the daughter of the late Mr. William Beardmore, of Parkhead Forge, and he is survived by her and by two daughters and two sons. | Stewart, Duncan of Duncan Stewart & Co Ltd. (I15211)
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| 2370 | Duncan was an illegitimate son of Catharine Stewart who was a prostitute in the village of Stirling. Duncan, like his sister, appears to have grown up apart from his mother. He is shown living with his sister in the 1881 census in Kincardine in the care of the Ferguson family, who are no known relation. (See notes on Duncan's sister, Isabella, for more details). In 1891 Duncan was working as a farm hand in Wester Borland, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, for the family of John and Janet Hay. Duncan has not been found in the 1901 census and is presumed to have either died or emigrated. | Stewart, Duncan (I15599)
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| 2371 | Duncan was baptized on his day of birth -- this is not an error. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan, who made application to yourself (Maj. Gen. David Stewart of Garth) for a letter [and has] gone to the west Indies and is doing well." | Stewart, Duncan (I15372)
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| 2372 | Duncan was born in 1754 in Tomnasai, Kirkton, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. He used the substitute name David. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "David died unmarried had no children". (David is a substitute name for Duncan.) Duncan is also listed in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions as one of the three sons of Duncan who placed a stone in Brig O' Turk cemetery in memory of their father: "From Brig O' Turk Cemetery, 26 table stone (next to 25) DS 1786. IC. Pelican plucking its breast, on her nest. Alexander STEWART, brother John STEWART of Glenbucky, first son Duncan, 6 JUN 1760, age 68 (by sons Alexander, John, Duncan)". It is suggested that the "DS 1786" reference may refer to this Duncan Stewart ("DS") and that his date of death, 1786, was a later addition to the stone. | Stewart, Duncan (I15556)
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| 2373 | Duncan was born in 1769 in Dallanlaggan in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. Duncan descends from the Stewarts in Dallanlaggan (Branch IX of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie.) His father became tacksman of Auchleskine in the same parish, indicating that his father had some wealth. Stewarts of the South indicates that Duncan was the only son of his father to survive to adulthood. He lived an extravagant lifestyle, spent his family's money recklessly and appears to have driven his family into debt even during his father's lifetime. He is described in Stewarts of the South in very unflattering terms, as: "Duncan, who is what they call a Moss-Laird, in Summerline, Flanders moss [on] Blair Drummond's property, who has four sons [who are] all under age. This Duncan was a real profligate and reduced himself and his father's family to perfect slavery in that place." Duncan and Jannet's marriage was double-registered in Balquhidder and Callander parishes and indicates that Duncan was from Balquhidder parish and Janet was from Callander parish. Parish records show Duncan and his wife Janet beginning their family in Auchleskine until about 1808 when they moved to Balnluig ("house of the hollow") of Stronvar. Balnluig would be a secondary cottage on the Stronvar estate. Then in 1809 they were living as subtenants on a farm on the Blair Drummond Moss in a house that had been previously occupied by his father until 1800. The Moss was a miserable place to live. It's tenants only moved there to escape poverty. The 1814 Blair Drummond Moss Census shows Duncan and his family residing at #5 Robertson's Lane and having moved there from Balquhidder five years prior. They are shown as sub-tenants to Archibald McLaren. They are one of the very few sub-tenants so-recorded anywhere on The Moss, which fits with the description above that Duncan had "reduced himself and his father's family." The census also indicates that the previous tenant was John Stewart -- probably Duncan's father. They are shown to own 2 cats, 4 chickens, and 4 cows. The only way it makes sense that Duncan's father would have moved to the Moss prior to 1800 while Duncan was still enjoying life at Auchleskine until 1805, would be if he put his father out of the house. It would appear that Duncan was forced to sell Auchleskine in 1805 and moved to a smaller cottage at Balnluig (likely as a renter) for a couple of years where his finances continued to worsen and he was then forced to move into his father's former house on the Moss, but not as a tenant. He couldn't even afford his own lease and had to move in with the elderly couple who now lived there as their subtenant. This is a man who fell from wealth to utter poverty in about ten years and brought his whole family down with him. (Duncan is confirmed by a Y-700 DNA test to descend from the Stewarts of Glenbuckie.) ---------------- Robertson' Lane No. 5 Former Possessor: John Stewart Present Possessor: Archibald McLaren 60 yrs Jannet McLaren 50 " Duncan Stewart 44 " subtenant Jannet Stewart 42 " Children Margaret Stewart 15 yrs Alexander 13 " James 10 " John 8 " Donald 5 " Persons deceased John Stewart 11/2 yrs 1796 Colic James 1 " 1797 Colic Mary 1 " 1812 Smallpox Isabell 1/4 1813 Hives Years Settled on the Moss: McLaren's 14 years Stewarts 5 years Where they came from" McLaren's of Callander Stewarts of Balquhidder Cats 2 Dogs - Poultry 4 Swine - Sheep - Cows 4 Horses - Harrows - Plough - Carts - | Stewart, Duncan In Auchleskine and latterly in Summerline (I15508)
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| 2374 | Duncan was Chamberlain and Provost of Kintyre and Factor to John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll and Marquis of Lorne. One commentator wrote "It says much for the Duke of Argyll's generosity that he appointed a Stewart, of Appin blood, as his Chamberlain, so soon after the '45." The late Major John Stewart of Ardvorlich in "The Stewarts" (VIII.4, pp 314-5) explained that John Glas Stewart had a son John who sold Benmore and bought Glenbuckie. His full sister Elizabeth succeeded and when she died Duncan, a half brother, his mother being a McNab, was one of her Trustees. Duncan Stewart, who had not a drop of Glenbuckie blood, acquired that estate from the Trustees. He himself had resigned as a Trustee to complete the purchase and some apparently regarded the transaction as rather questionable. Duncan's nephew, John Stewart, 15th of Glenbuckie, inherited Glenbuckie from his mother (Duncan's half-sister, Elizabeth). John is described in Stewarts of the South as a poor manager and a big spender and was at risk of spending the full worth of the estate. To protect herself against bankruptcy, Elizabeth bound herself to several tutors including Duncan Stewart. On Elizabeth's death when the estate passed fully into John's care, Duncan "stepped aside" to allow his nephew, John, to get himself into financial trouble, and then Capt. Duncan Stewart stepped in and purchased the estate of Glenbuckie in 1804. Duncan then had John unceremoniously evicted from the property. To add insult to injury, Duncan then replaced John with John's own former tenants, giving the appearance of elevating them in status to be equal to their previous laird. "Deaths - At Glenbuckie House, Perthshire, on the 28th ult. Duncan Stewart, Esq. of Glenbuckie, in the 86th year of his age." -- Wednesday 6 July 1831. | Stewart, Capt. Duncan 16th of Glenbuckie (I15542)
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| 2375 | Duncan was injured at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, | Stewart, Duncan (I15232)
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| 2376 | Duncan was minister at Lady Yeter's Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. | Campbell, Rev. Duncan (I2580)
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| 2377 | Duncan was not fond of his father's warlike ways and preferred the pastoral pursuits of farming over fighting. In an attempt to build a bridge between the feuding families of Stewart of Invernahyle and Campbell of Dunstaffnage, Duncan married the daughter of his father's mortal enemy, for which his father was apparently very slow to forgive him. | Stewart, Duncan 3rd of Invernahyle (I15532)
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| 2378 | Duncan was recorded in his father-in-law's testament in 1851 as being a shepherd in Glenlyon. | McNaughton, Duncan in Glenlyon (I24736)
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| 2379 | Duncan was the author of A Short Historical and Genealogical Account of the Royal Family of Scotland from Kenneth II, and of the Surname of Stewart (Edinburgh 1739), otherwise referred to elsewhere here on our website as "Duncan Stewart's 1739 History of the Stewarts." This pubication has remained a definitive resource for Stewart genealogists ever since. Duncan settled firstly at Kilmun in Cowal, but after the abolition of Prelacy he removed to Blair Atholl where he continued to preach as an Episcopalian. Duncan purchased the lands of Strathgarry and Inverchaddan. Duncan is described in the Fasti Ecclesia as: "Duncan Stewart, born 1660, fourth son of Donald Stewart of Invernahyle; educated at the University of Glasgow; Master of Arts 20th July 1675; admitted to Dunoon about 1689, but deprived by Act of Parliament restoring Presbyterian minister, 25th April 1690; intruded here [Blair Atholl] before 11th Oct 1709. At 21st Feb 1716 he is stated to have "intruded into the Kirks of Blair-Atholl and Struan, these many years by-gone, never having paryed for King George, but only in general terms for the Sovereign, having read the proclamation for the Thanksgiving for the Pretender's safe arrival on the 22nd Jan last, having also a great hand in influencing the people to rebellion, and read all the proclamations emitted by the Earl of Mar." He died between 7th March 1727 and 10th March 1730. He married (1) Anna, daughter of Aeneas (Angus) McLaine, Minister of Kilfinan and had issue -- Alexander of Strathgarry, Donald; (2) Janet McCalman (she survived him and married (2) Aug 1730 to James Stewart, writer in Edinburgh), and had issue -- John, died young; Allan of Innerhadden; Catherine (married Alexander stwart of Duntanlich); Elizabeth (married Donald Maclaren of Invernenty); a daughter (married a son of Cambpell of Glenlyon); Robina (married Patrick "mac Pheti" Stewart of the Ballechin family.) Publication -- A Short Historical and Genealogical Account of the Royal Family of Scotland from Kenneth II, and of the Surname of Stewart (Edinburgh, 1739). -- [Dunkeld Tests; Consistorial Processes, Scottish Rec. Society., No. 377; The Stewarts of Appin, 177.] --------- Excerpt from THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL of Topography, Antiquities, Traditions, &c. &c.- No. 22. Edinburgh, Saturday, January 29, 1848: Some particulars regarding the family of Invernahyle copied from a manuscript in the possession of DR. Thomson, late of Appin, by Joseph Train: Strathgarry. Duncan, second son to Donald the fifth Invernahyle, was bred a clergyman, and settled first at Kilmun, in Cowal; but, upon the abolition of Prelacy, removed to Blair, in Athole, where he continued to preach as an Episcopal clergyman all his days. He first purchased the lands of Strathgarry, and afterwards those of Inverchaddan. Mr Duncan married, first, ---- Maclean, daughter of Angus Maclean, who was son to Bishop Maclean of the Isles. By her he had issue: 1. Alexander, who succeeded as Strathgarry; 2. Donald, who married ----- Stewart, daughter of Urchalbeg, and had issue, three daughters: 1. Jean, who was married to Donald Maccalman, son of the Minister of Appin; 2. Margaret, who was married to a brother of Urchalbeg; 3. Mary, married to Alexander Robertson, had no issue; and again to a brother of Glenlyon, and had issue. Mr Duncan married, secondly, Janet Maccalman, by whom he had issue: 1. John, who died unmarried; 2. Allan, to whom he gave the lands of Inverchaddan: 1. Margaret, married to Stewart of Dunbealeach; 2. -----, married to Alexander Campbell, second son to Glenlyon; 3. Elizabeth, married to Donald Maclaren of Invernenty; 4. Robina, married to Rab a Pheti. Alexander, second Strathgarry, married ----- Robertson, daughter of Robertson of Kincraig. He had two sons, Alexander, who succeeded him, and lived in Ruhip, a purchase by his father, and Allan, minister of Killespendy, and several daughters. Alexander, third Strathgarry, was minister of Blair, in Athole. He married Isabel Robertson, daughter of Mr Patrick Robertson, brother of Lude, and left issue, the present Strathgarry, Mr Duncan Stewart, minister of Balquhidder, Mr Alexander, minister of Mullien, and three daughters. | Stewart, Rev. Duncan 1st of Strathgarry and Innerhadden (I15545)
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| 2380 | Duncan was the first to bear the surname Campbell, from his nickname "Cam Beul" meaning "crooked mouth" in Gaelic. O'Duibne is pronounced "oh-doon-ya". All ancestors from this point back are considered somewhat legendary. Clan Campbell reports that reliable evidence begins here with the grandfather of Cailean Mhor (Colin The Great). | O'Duibne, Sir Duncan Dubh Cam Beul (I11617)
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| 2381 | Duncan worked for CP rail and named the town of Callander, Ontario, Canada. Duncan's baptism is registered in Balquhidder and Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. | McIntyre, Duncan (I25057)
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| 2382 | Duncan's age, date of birth and parents are unknown as he is not found with his wife in any census record. He was deceased before 1881. The best onomastic match for a birth for Duncan McIntyre is: MCINTYRE, DUNCAN, son of DUNCAN MCINTYRE and ANN FERGUSSAN 08 Nov 1835 However, he is suspected to be Duncan McIntyre, born 7 Sep 1834, son of Donald McIntyre and Catherine McIntyre who worked as a shepherd in 1861 and ploughman in 1871 in the employ of his uncle, Finlay McIntyre, at Gartnafuaran. Gartnafuaran is the next farm west of Stronslaney where Grace Stewart lived. This Duncan McIntyre has not been found in 1881 which matches with the death of this Duncan McIntyre after 1874. | McIntyre, Duncan (I26468)
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| 2383 | Duncan's baptism record indicates that his father, James, was a farmer in Godmanchester at the time. (At this time, St. Anicet was considered part of Godmanchester.) The baptism was witnessed by a John Stewart whose is presumed to be James' brother. Duncan was not residing with his parents in 1861. He has not been found in 1861. In 1871 Duncan was residing in Bluevale, Turnberry Township, Huron County North, Ontario, Canada where he began his family. Birth and census records show Duncan as a carpenter and cabinet maker. In 1881 Duncan is found in Turnberry, Huron, Ontario, Canada, with his family. In 1891 Duncan was residing in Douglas, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, with his family. In 1901 he was residing in Rhineland, Lisgar, Manitoba, Canada with his family and employed as a real estate agent. | Stewart, Duncan (I15235)
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| 2384 | Duncan's birth as shown here is not confirmed but is an excellent onomastic and chronological match from the Balquhidder OPR. Mrs Stewart of Milton says that Ann McDonald married "____ Stewart, a farmer at Glen Ogle" who were parents of Duncan Stewart of Monachyle who married Mary Stewart, sister of Mrs Stewart in Milton. Duncan's wife was Ann McDonald, sister of Donald McDonald of Monachyle. Duncan is found in 1841 residing at "Glenagle Farson" (according to Ancestry.com's transcriptions). The first element is clearly Glen Ogle, but the second element does not resemble any known residence in Glen Ogle. Duncan's wife Ann and their sons James, Duncan and Donald are residing with them. Duncan is shown as born ca. 1781 however the 1841 census ages are not accurate. Duncan died between 1841-51 and his widow Ann is found residing at Glen Ogle in 1851 with their sons James, Archibald and Donald. Their son Duncan is residing at Monachyle with his uncle, Donald McDonald of Monachyle. | Stewart, Duncan (I15519)
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| 2385 | Duncan's birth is recorded in the Balquhidder OPR as: "1845 Sept 15 - The late Duncan Stewart and spouse Janet Stewart Lochearnhead had a child born 29 July last baptd named Duncan Robert." Duncan Robert and his father are recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions for Balquhidder Cemeter as: "Duncan is listed in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions for Balquhidder Cemetery: "Duncan STEWART in Lochearnhead, 8 JUN 1845, age 41, only son Duncan Robert, MB CM died 4 MAY 1886, age 40." The conjoint degree of MB CM (Medicinae Baccalaureus et Chirurgiae Magister) was awarded briefly by Glasgow University in the mid 19th century, as a shorter alternative to the MD course. [c/o Scott Williamson] | Stewart, Dr. Duncan Robert (I15788)
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| 2386 | Duncan's exact birth record has not yet been identified, but the most likely candidate so far is Duncan Stewart bap. 12 DEC 1769 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, son of Robert Stewart and Janet Cameron, residing in Duart, Glenfinglas.* Stewarts of the South mentions Duncan Stewart as a tenant in Duart in Glenfinglas in Callander Parish on the Earl of Moray's property. He was one of the "eight portioners" of Glenfinglas (explained more fully on The Stewarts of Glenfinglas Page), for which he paid an annual rent of £111.2.6 and he had a £60 of advance with the Earl of Moray against the Dullater farm valued at £140. Stewarts of the South, dated ca. 1815-1820, also mentions that Duncan had one son who was a Buchanan barrack master in Fort William, Inverness, Scotland. The son so mentioned is presumed to be Alexander, unless there is an earlier son so far unknown to us. In Stewarts of the South, Duncan's character is described by the author as "keen, shrewd, sly and sensible." The Duart property had been held by Duncan's family since the early 1600s or 1700s. As Duncan is mentioned as holder of this family's portion of Glenfinglas in 1820 then it is likely that Duncan was from the senior male branch of the Duart family. Dullater (pronounced "doo-lay-ter") is believed to mean "the dark hillside" and derives from the Gaelic dubh meaning "dark" leiter meaning "a pass or hillside sloping towards water". The Stewarts of Ardvorlich Vol. 3 notes that around the middle of the 19th century nearly the entire clan of Glenfinglas Stewarts emigrated en masse to Ontario, Canada. There is another branch of the Glenfinglas Stewarts that immigrated to Huron County, Ontario, Canada, just west of Harriston. | Stewart, Duncan in Duart (I15518)
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| 2387 | Duncan's existence is uncertain. He is listed in the Stewart Society Supplemental Binder in a tree purporting to show the descendants of Duncan Stewart, brother of Alexander Stewart, 10th of Glenbuckie. In that tree, this Duncan Stewart is listed with a question mark beside his name. | Stewart, Duncan? (I23464)
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| 2388 | Duncan's existence is unconfirmed. He may be the Duncan McNaughton recorded in Mitchell's MIs: "___ MCNAUGHTON in Dalchonzie, d 1729 age ___. Duncan MCNAUGHTON, tenant in Dalchonzie in memory of mother _____ MULLION, October _____... MULLION age 1mo.... COMRIE (Mitchell interprets this as a surname not place name). This stone is with John McN in Mailermore. | McNaughtan, Duncan (I10192)
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| 2389 | Duncan's father, John Stewart, is described in Stewarts of the South as having five sons, two of whom were adults, so Duncan Stewart must have been alive around 1815 when Stewarts of the South was written. There is a Duncan Stewart found in census records who born in Comrie in 1801 and was living in Glasgow in 1851 and 1861. There are only two Duncan Stewarts born in Comrie between 1790-1810 -- this Duncan Stewart, born in 1800, and an illegitimate son of Robert Stewart in Ardvorlich, born in 1795. Scottish naming tradition would suggest that this Duncan Stewart should have an eldest son named John and a second daughter named Ann, which is exactly what we find with the Duncan in Glasgow in 1851 and 1861. It is not confirmed that Duncan Stewart, born 20 Jan 1800 in Ardveich, Comrie is the same Duncan Stewart born 1801 in Comrie in the 1851 and 1861 censuses in Glasgow, but he is a perfect match with no other viable contenders. Duncan's only son John died in infancy and none of his daughters married. Thus his family line became extinct with the death of Duncan's last daughter. Duncan must have been successful in his business ventures as his widow's estate was valued at £4272, 5s, 9d on her death in 1881. (Roughly £658,000 in 2025, or $800,000 USD, or $1.2 million Canadian/Australian dollars.) Census records after 1881 show his daughters living off "income derived from interest on money." In 1851, at age 50, Duncan Stewart, born in Comrie, was residing at 34 Renfrew Lane in Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a clerk. In 1861, at age 60, Duncan Stewart, born in Comrie, was residing 47 Renfrew Street in Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a house factor. Duncan died sometime between 1861-1871 when his widow is found residing at 55 Renfrew Street in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland with their four adult daughters. Daughter Isabella was employed as a teacher. Daughter Ann was a milliner (a maker of women's hats). Daughter Isabella died between 1871-1881. In 1881, Duncan's widow's estate names their surviving children as daughters Ann, Jean and Margaret. By 1901, only daughters Ann and Jean appear to be still alive. They are unmarried and living off their own means. | Stewart, Duncan (I15586)
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| 2390 | Duncan's name is given in the Balquhidder OPR as "Alexander" at his time of birth. This has been confirmed in the original OPR and is not a transcription error. However the fact that the OPR shows Robert having three sons all named Alexander is suspicious to begin with. Plus the second "Alexander" matches perfectly with what we know of Robert's son, Duncan. Thus, it is suggested that one of two things happened: either the parish clerk recorded the wrong name in the OPR or Robert's first son, Alexander, had already died so Robert initially named this son Alexander, then changed his mind and called this son, Duncan, and named his following son Alexander -- or we have made an error in accounting Robert as the father of this family. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan Stewart, of Summerline flanders Moss. He has two sons -- one adult who is a smith and the other who is a minor." He is an exact match for the Duncan Stewart found in the 1814 Blair Drummond Moss Census residing at 9 Rossburn Lane: Former Possessor: Alexander Stewart Present Possessor: Duncan Stewart 50 yrs Mary Campbell 50 " Children: Robert 26 yrs John 16 " Jenny 13 " Persons deceased: None Years Settled on the Moss: 18 years Where they came from: Lochearnside Cats 1 Poultry 2 Cows 2 The Appendix of Stewarts of the South shows only three Duncan Stewarts listed as residing on The Moss: 1. Duncan Stewart, in the above place (Summerline Flander's Moss), and of the same family (Glenbuckie), an industrious character 2. Duncan Stewart, Summerline Flander's Moss, Glenbuckie family, a middling, industrious character 3. Duncan Stewart, same place (Summerline Flander's Moss), Ardvorlich family, an industrious character When we compare these entries with their corresponding entries in the main family genealogy sections of Stewarts of the South it is immediately clear that the two Glenbuckie references are not even close to matching the description of the Duncan Stewart residing at 9 Rossburn Lane. The third entry refers to Duncan, descendant of Daniel Stewart in Walbeich, as shown here, whom we have already shown is an exact match. Thus we can state with confidence that the Duncan Stewart residing at 9 Rossburn Lane and Duncan Stewart of the Stewarts in Walbeich, are a perfect match for each other and they represent the only corresponding match between Stewarts of the South and the 1814 Blair Drummond Moss Census, and thus they must be the same person. The births of Duncan's children are easily identifiable in parish records as shown here. Duncan's first marriage is recorded in the Balquhidder OPR as: "Duncan Stewart late at Lochearnhead and Margaret McGregor [at] Cuilt both in this parish were married here after their clandestine marriage and paid the dues of 2/6." Duncan had one son, Robert, by this marriage. Margaret McGregor presumably died in childbirth or shortly after. Duncan subsequently had relations with Mary Campbell, but there is no record of any marriage. Duncan's two sons match perfectly with a Robert and John Stewart who are found residing in 1851 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada along with many other descendants of this clan and other former residents from the west end of Loch Earn. | Stewart, Duncan in Rossburn (I15507)
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| 2391 | Duncan's name is not known for certain. It is suggested here based solely on the onomastics of his son, John, whose eldest (known) son was named Duncan. | Stewart, Duncan? in Lednascridan (1-2 Line) (I15774)
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| 2392 | Duncan's parents are unknown. This Duncan Stewart's name is inferred from his son's reference in Stewarts of the South, in which his son is referred to as "Duncan Og Stewart." "Og" is Gaelic for "young" which implies that Duncan Og Stewart was the son of an "Old Duncan" Stewart. Thus this Duncan is named "Sean Duncan" which means "Old Duncan". "Sean" is not a personal name here (ie. "Shawn") but is the Gaelic word for "old" (pronounced "shen"). Sean Duncan's son, Duncan Og, is recorded in Stewarts of the South as being the patriarch of Branch IX of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie and as descending from the family of Glenbuckie by unknown means. This family's connection to the Stewarts of Glenbuckie is confirmed by Y-700 DNA test. Unfortunately Stewarts of the South gives us no indication as to how this family grafts onto the main trunk of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie. It only says that they are descended from the Stewarts of Glenbuckie. The earliest identifiable ancestor of this branch is "Old Duncan" Stewart (or "Sean Duncan" Stewart in Gaelic) as we have identified him below. He was likely born sometime around 1670, probably in Balquhidder parish, and probably at Dallanlaggan, where it is suspected his family probably resided from their conception. We may never be able to figure out just how this branch descends from the Stewarts of Glenbuckie without further information coming to light but the most likely persons from whom Old Duncan Stewart in Dallanlaggan might descend would be: A younger one of the 11 illegitimate sons of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie Duncan Stewart, son of Patrick Stewart, 1st of Ledcreich Duncan Stewart son of Duncan Stewart, 3rd Glenbuckie We presently prefer the first option. Branch VIII and Branch X are both said to descend from earlier illegitimate branchs. Branch X specifies its descent from one of the eleven illegitimate sons of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie. It's likely that Branch VIII descends from one of Patrick's elder illegitimate sons. As such it would seem most likely that Branch IX descends from one of Patrick's middle illegitimate sons. Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, lived and had sons during the mid-16th century. As such there is likely at least 100-130 years of intervening generations missing; probably 4-6 generations. | Stewart, Sean Duncan (I17386)
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| 2393 | Eaill is described as a niece of King Alexander I. However it is not known which of Alexander's (many) siblings was her parent (either mother or father). As a niece of Alexander she would have to be a granddaughter of King Malcolm Canmore, but by which of his children it is not known. Thus the "Unknown Canmore" has been created to represent that relationship. | Eaill (I5551)
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| 2394 | Earl of Northumberland, Lord of Bamburgh, Earl of Dunbar. Some say he died a Monk at Durham. | Northumberland, Gospatrick of (I11542)
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| 2395 | Early census records imply that Janet was still living with her parents in 1840 in Puslinch. | Gillespie, Janet (I6888)
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| 2396 | Early census records imply that Jean was probably still living with her parents until at least 1837. In 1851, Jean was residing in Beverly, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children. In 1861, at age 52, Jean was residing in Beverly, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children. In 1871, at age 61, Jean was residing in Kirkwall, Beverly, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, with her husband and son Andrew. In 1881, at age 72, Jean was residing in Kirkwall, Beverly, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, as a widow with her son Andrew and his family. In 1891, at age 82, Jean was residing in Kirkwall, Beverly, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, as a widow with her son Andrew and his family. | Gillespie, Jean (I6862)
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| 2397 | Early census records seem to indicate that Thomas was probably still living with his parents by 1840 in Puslinch. Thomas cannot be found in the 1880/81 census in Canada, USA, or Britain. He is presumed to have died before 1881. No match can be found in the 1871 Ontario census either. | Gillespie, Thomas (I6830)
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| 2398 | Early Niagara census records show a Samuel or Samson Lutz as head of one of the first 12 European households in Niagara in 1783. As George would have been only 19 at the time, it is presumed that Samuel is his father. Presumably a different Samuel Lutz is shown in the 1828 census as Samuel Loot living in Bertie Township (present-day Fort Erie), Welland County, Ontario, and living with 2 males under 16. However the record show a total of 4 people living in the house. It is presumed that the census taker forgot to record Samuel's wife. The ages of the children suggest this Samuel would likely be a son to the present Samuel Lutz and a brother to George. | Lutz, Samuel (I8790)
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| 2399 | Early Tax Lists of Tennessee. Microfilm, 12 rolls. The Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee. | Source (S524)
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| 2400 | East Lawn Cemetary, Beloit, WI, Burial Record of George H. and Alta E. Brown (Name: Copy of Cemetary Record;), Source Medium: Book . | Source (S184)
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