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2551	Duncan Stewart was born 18 Jan 1853 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum. In 1861, at age 7, Duncan Stewart was residing at Arrochiebeg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. Duncan Stewart has not been found in the 1871 or 1881 census records with his siblings. Nor has he been found in later reocords. He is presumed to have died between 1861-1871.	Stewart, Duncan (I15244)
2552	Duncan Stewart was born 18 Sept 1862 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Arthur Stewart and Janet McLaren. Sometime between 1864-1871, Duncan's father died and he was half-orphaned. In 1871, at age 8, Duncan Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and younger brother. They were living in the home of his grandfather, Duncan McLaren. In 1881, at age 18, Duncan Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and younger brother. He was employed as a mason. In 1891, at age 28, Duncan Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and younger brother. He was employed as a mason. Also lodging with them was Joseph Stewart, age 20, born in Killin. It is not know if Joseph was related. Duncan Stewart has not been confidently identified in 1901. There are too many possible matches to be certain. His later whereabouts is unknown.	Stewart, Duncan (I28228)
2553	Duncan Stewart was born 19 Dec 1866 in West Maryston, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as the son of Duncan Stewart and Sarah King Robertson. In 1871, at age 4, Duncan Stewart was residing at Smellies Land, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1881, at age 14, Duncan Stewart was residing at Jerviston Camp, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a farm servant. Duncan Stewart is presumed to have married abt 1886 to Janet Mullin, although no record of their marriage has been found. In 1891, at age 24, Duncan Stewart was residing at Cottness Mains, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and young children. He was employed as a ploughman. In 1901, at age 34, Duncan Stewart was residing at Merryton Cotttage, Hamilton Rd, Larkhall, Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a ploughman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1966 DUNCAN STEWART Duncan Stewart, 77, 212 Center Street, a long-time resident of Rock Springs, died Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:20 a.m. in Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient four days. He had been in ill health two years. Mr. Stewart was born Jan. 3, 1889, in Scotland the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Stewart, He left Scotland to live in Trinidad Colo., in 1921 and moved to Rock Springs in 1935. He married Christine McIntosh in 1911. She died Nov. 3, 1964. A retired coal miner, Mr. Stewart was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the First Congregational Church. He was also a life member of the Masonic Lodge. The deceased is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Janet) McKeown, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Oscar (Jean) Ferguson, Edwards, Calif.; Mrs. James (Christine) Yeates, Trinidad, Colo.; Mrs. William (Agnes) Simon, Hawthorne, Calif., and Mrs. John (Sadie) Kruljac, Rock Springs; two sons, James, Rock Springs, and Gene Cobb, Rock Springs; 21 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Rock Springs First Congregational Church. The Rev. Douglas Wasson officiated. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Bernatis, Allen Easton, Frank Eagen, Jack Reay, W.D. Fleming and Tom Fleming.	Stewart, Duncan Jr. (I26441)
2554	Duncan Stewart was born 2 Jan 1798 in Drymen Village, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland as the eldest son of John Stewart and Mary Battison. He was named after his paternal grandfather, Duncan Stewart. He was likely still alive in 1815 as Stewarts of the South, c. 1815, says that five of John Stewart's six sons were living. It does not indicate which ones. In 1841, at age 40, he is believed but not confirmed to be the Duncan Stewart residing in the Village of Drymen, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, in the home of 70-year-old Christian Finlay. Duncan has not been found in later records. (He is not the Duncan Stewart who married Jane McLaren. That is Duncan Stewart in Bohellachan and Thornhill from the Stewarts in Achra family.)	Stewart, Duncan (I29910)
2555	Duncan Stewart was born 20 Jan 1800 in Ardveich, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of John Stewart and Ann Stewart. Duncan Stewart has not been found in the 1841 census. On 22 June 1841, Duncan Stewart married in Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, to Margaret Clark. Their marriage was also registered on 25 Jun 1841 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 Stewart, house factor, married to Margaret Clark, died on 10 January 1868 at 55 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, late son of John Stewart, farmer (deceased), and Ann Stewart (deceased). Informant: Alex Clark, brother-in-law. 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 1871, Duncan's widow was 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 will names their surviving children as daughters Ann, Jean and Margaret. In 1883, Duncan Stewart's brother, Rev. Alexander Stewart, states in his testament, "the third part I give and bequeath to be divided among the daughters of my beloved brother, Duncan, deceased." By 1901, only daughters Ann and Jean appear to be still alive. They are unmarried and living off their own means. --- Stewart - 6 Aug 1868 34 Renfrew Lane, - Glasgow, 26th September 1850. Know all men that, I, Duncan Stewart, at present in health of body and but knowing and feeling the uncertainty of the day or hour in which God shall see meet to call me away by death -- I now give the following directions and instructions as my mind and will concerning my temporal affairs after my death leaving the charge and care of seeing the same executed as far as may be practicable on my brother Rev. Alexander Stewart at present in Killin and my brother in law, Alex'r Clark, now accountant and house factor in Glasgow, my executors, with full power to alter part of the same if they see good cause and meet for the general good and comfort of my family, leaving to my brothers as above the general oversight of my family in all their affairs until they see them so circumstanced as no longer to need their kind attention. Therefore the following instructions I leave to my Executors as my will on the following points viz -- That after my death, my body, clothes (such as be of no personal use to my family) be equally divided between my two brothers, Donald and Robert now in Alloa, my brother Alexander Stewart, now in Killin to ge my silver snuff box of silver spectacles to keep in remembrance of me and all money belonging to me now or afterwards pertaining to me in right at present amounting to two hundred pounds Stg. [Stirling] £200 - or whither more or less afterwards to be equally divided between my wife and children each to have an equal interest in all and to be managed as one interest and family concern until the youngest of my family arrive at the age of eighteen years -- but if any member of the family (either wife or children should see or show good cause to separate at the time or even before that time from the rest of the family my executors to have discretionary power to give them their share of the money at that time belonging them, but no share of the household furniture as long as two or more of the family remain together that would require it and make a good use of it, but when all the family is ready to break up then let the whole be equally divided in general) to have the general management of all my family concerns believing that I do that little more will be required of my executors but their kind advice and helping hand occasionally -- so witness my hand this day (Signed) Duncan Stewart, twenty-sixth day of September, Eighteen hundred and fifty years.	Stewart, Duncan (I15586)
2556	Duncan Stewart was born 21 Apr 1794 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart. Duncan Stewart is listed in Stewarts of the South Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). No description of Duncan is given beyond his name. In 1841, at age 45, Duncan Stewart was residing in Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and daughter Janet. Duncan Stewart died sometime between 1841-1851. By 1851, Duncan's brother James had taken over the farm in Stank. In 1851 Duncan's daughter Elisa is found residing in Stank with her uncle James Stewart. Elisa is shown as being born in Dalgety, Fife, Scotland, confirming that the Dalgety and Balquhidder births for the children shown here do indeed belong to the same family. Dalgety is believed to have been one of the properties of the Earl of Murray which may indicate that Duncan was employed by the Earl.	Stewart, Duncan (I15208)
2557	Duncan Stewart was born 23 Feb 1761 in Dallanlaggan in Glen Buckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as the eldest son of John McDonachie Stewart and Mary McIntyre. Duncan is presumed to have died young prior to the birth of his same-named brother in 1769.	Stewart, Duncan (I15224)
2558	Duncan Stewart was born 26 Jan 1846 in Drunkie (also known as Invertrossachs) on the south shore of Loch Venachar in Port of Menteith parish, Perthshire, Scotland, as the son of Robert Stewart in Drunkie and Mary Stewart from Edraleachdach. In 1851, at age 4, Duncan Stewart was residing at Little Mills, Kincardine-by-Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and siblings. Duncan Stewart has not been found in 1861. According to Mrs. Stewart of Milton's Account, "Duncan Stewart, my only brother, lived there [Duart] for some time with his uncle Alexander. Duncan left and went to live about Dunblane." In 1871, at age 24, Duncan Stewart was residing at Auchnahard, Glenfinglas, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his paternal uncle Alexander Stewart, age 74 (Alexander Donnachaidh Stewart in Auchnahard). Duncan was employed as a farm servant. In 1881, at age 36, Duncan Stewart was residing at Auchnahard, Glenfinglas, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his paternal uncle, Alexander Stewart, age 84, (Alexander Donnachaidh Stewart in Auchnahard) where Duncan was employed as a farm servant. The Stewarts of Ardvorlich Vol 3 says that Duncan married Mary Liddon although no record of their marriage has been found. In 1891, at age 45, Duncan Stewart was residing at Glenfinglas Farm House, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was employed as a farmer. This is likely the same farmhouse that previously belonged to his uncle, Alexander Stewart, who had no children, so it appears that Duncan may have inherited his uncle's farm. He was residing with 24 year old Mary A Leyden, b 1867 in Dunblane, Perthshire. She was employed as Duncan's housekeeper. Thus, it would appear that Duncan married his housekeeper. In 1901, at age 45 (sic), Duncan Stewart was residing at Laighhill Road in Dunblane, Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of Jane Moore, where he was employed as a mason's labourer. Although his age is incorrect by ten years, the census entry specifies that he was born in Invertrossachs, which is correct. The informant for the census would have been his employer's wife, so it's likely that she was in error about his age.	Stewart, Duncan (I15578)
2559	Duncan Stewart was born 29 Apr 1826 in Killearn, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as a son of Duncan Stewart and Margaret Graham. In 1841, at age 13, Duncan Stewart was residing at 14 Park in Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1851, at age 20, Duncan Stewart was residing at Park, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a farmer's son. In 1861, at age 30, Duncan Stewart was residing at Gartinstarry, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his elderly father. In 1871, at age 41, Duncan Stewart was residing at Gartinstarry, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his older brother, Robert. He was employed as a farmer's brother. In 1881, at age 49, Duncan Stewart was residing Gartinstarry, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his older brother, Robert. He was listed as an annuitant. In 1891, at age 61, Duncan Stewart was residing at Balfunning Farm, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his older brother, Robert. He was listed as an annuitant. On 5 Dec 1897, Duncan Stewart died at Easter Kepdowie, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland. --- "Duncan Stewart, farm labourer, single, died on December fifth, 1897, at Easter Kepdowie, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, son of Duncan Stewart, farmer (deceased), and Margaret Graham (deceased). Informant: David Moir*, occupier." (Statutory Registers of Deaths, Scotland) *David Moir, the informant, was his nephew. "Stewart, Duncan, sometime residing at Gartenstarry, Buchlyvie, afterwards at Easter Kepdowie there, died 5 December 1897, at Easter Kepdowie, intestate. Confirmation granted at Stirling, 25 April, to Robert Stewart, Harecraigs Cottage, Denny, his nephew, and Margaret Stewart, residing there, his niece, Executors dative qua next of kin. Value of estate £151, 7s." (Scotland National Probate Index)	Stewart, Duncan (I26154)
2560	Duncan Stewart was born 29 Jan 1839 at Gartencaber, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as a son of Andrew Stewart and Margaret McFarlane. In 1841, at age 2, Duncan Stewart was residing at Gartencaber, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1851, at age 12, Duncan Stewart was residing at Gartencaber, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was identified as a student. In 1861, at age 20, Duncan Stewart was residing at Gartencaber, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a farm labourer. His father died in 1863 after which Duncan and several of his siblings immigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Duncan Stewart died on 5 Oct 1896 in Lyndhurst, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His obituary and will contradict each other as to whether or not he was married. Or it is possible that these documents refer to two seperate but similar Duncan Stewarts. --- OBITUARY. The very many friends of Mr Duncan Stewart, of Bangholme, will be pained to hear of his demise at the early age of 56 years. The deceased was a fine, hardy Scotchman, and might have lived for another quarter of a century, but about six months ago he caught a severe cold, which he neglected, and it settled upon his lungs, ending in his demise on Monday night, 5th instant. Deceased was of a most genial and liberal nature-generous to a fault and many times he has given a helping hand to those who required a little monetary assistance, even without a scratch of the pen. Deceased was unmarried, but has a number of relations living. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and the cortege was a lengthy one, persons travelling a long distance to pay the last tribute of respect to their old friend. The remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Dandenong cemetery, Mr Jas. W. Garner having charge of the funeral arrangements. --- Duncan Stewart's will identifies him as the husband of Margaret Kirkham and names Matilda Jeanie Finlay as his executor. Her relationship is not indicated. He is identified as a "gentleman" which presumably indicates that he was a land owner.	Stewart, Duncan (I29929)
2561	Duncan Stewart was born 29 Nov 1853 in Balvorist or Drumloist, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, as the son of Duncan Stewart and Magdalene Stewart. In 1861, at age 7, Duncan Stewart was residing at Drumloist, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. Duncan Stewart has not been confidently identified in 1871. In 1881, at age 27, Duncan Stewart was residing at Strone, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and his brother John. In 1882, Duncan Stewart immigrated to Canada and settled in Virden, Manitoba. On 10 Mar 1887, Duncan Stewart married in Virden Village, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, to Agnes Johnstone Wilson. Duncan and Agnes had three children by 1890. On 26 Feb 1891, Duncan Stewart died in Virden Village, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, while his wife was seven months pregnant. In the 1891 census, at age 26, Duncan's young widowed wife, great with child, was residing in Wallace, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, and her three children. On 9 Apr 1891, four days after the census was conducted, Duncan's daughter, Magdalene Stewart, was born posthumously.	Stewart, Duncan (I15592)
2562	Duncan Stewart was born 29 Nov 1853 in Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, to Archibald Stewart and Janet Buchanan. In 1861, at age 9, Duncan Stewart was residing in Whirneston, Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of Duncan McFarlane. He was employed as a herd. In 1871, at age 18, Duncan Stewart was residing at Strone Farmhouse, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed father and siblings. He was employed as a farm servant. Duncan Stewart has not been confidently identified in the 1881 census. His later whereabouts is unknown. He is not the Duncan Stewart who died 26 Feb 1891 in Virden, Manitoba, Canada. That is his maternal cousin, Duncan Stewart, born 22 Dec 1853, son of Duncan Stewart and Magdalene Stewart.	Stewart, Duncan (I28195)
2563	Duncan Stewart was born 3 Jan 1825 in the parish of Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland to Robert Stewart and Isabella McLaren. The exact location of his birth within the parish is unknown as an extract of the parish register has not been consulted. In 1841, at age 15, Duncan Stewart was residing at Windy Yetts #1 in Port of Menteith parish with his parents and siblings. The exact location of Windy Yetts is not known, but was likely on the Gartmore estate. Duncan Stewart immigrated to Canada with his birth family likely between 1841-1844 and settled in Usborne, Huron, Ontario, Canada. Duncan grew up working on his parents' farm. In 1851, at age 24, Duncan Stewart was residing at Usborne, Huron, Ontario, Canada, on his parents' farm. He was employed as a farmer. On 23 May 1857, at age 32, Duncan Stewart died in Hensall, Huron, Ontario, Canada. He never married nor had children.	Stewart, Duncan (I27894)
2564	Duncan Stewart was born 31 Aug 1834 at Westwood Lane on the Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, as the son of James Stewart and Margaret Scott. In 1841, at age 6, Duncan Stewart was residing at Westwood Lane Outhouse on the Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1851, at age 16, Duncan Stewart was residing at Westwood Lane on the Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as an agricultural labourer. Duncan Stewart is presumed to have married about 1858 in Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland to Agnes Adams, although no record of their marriage has been found. On 23 Jul 1859, Duncan Stewart and Agnes Adams had a son named Duncan in Westwood Lane on the Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland. Duncan and Agnes Stewart are believed to have immigrated to the United Stewart leaving their newborn son behind, sometime after the 1860 USA census was conducted and prior to the 1861 Scottish census as Duncan is found in neither census. In 1861, their son, Duncan Jr, was residing at Westwood Lane on the Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, with his grandparents, James Stewart and Margaret Scott. Duncan Stewart Jr remained in Scotland for the rest of his life. In 1870, at age 35, Duncan Stewart was residing in Jefferson, Butler, Iowa, USA, with his wife Agnes, and their two infant children. Duncan was employed as a farmer. They were residing next door to his sister Janet and her husband Duncan McGregor and their family. In 1880, at age 46, Duncan Stewart was residing in Jefferson, Butler, Iowa, USA, with his wife and their seven young children. He was employed as a farmer. They were residing next door to his sister Janet and her husband Duncan McGregor and their family. Duncan Stewart died on 19 Jan 1885 in Shell Rock, Butler, Iowa, USA.	Stewart, Duncan (I24092)
2565	Duncan Stewart was born 31 Oct 1786 in Balmeanoch of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as the youngest son of Duncan Stewart and Janet Ferguson. Duncan Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan, [a] tacksman of Kirkton [in] Balquhidder [on] Sir John M[urray] Macgregor's estate. [He is] a bachelor [and] a thrifty farmer [who pays] £250 rent." Duncan is referred to in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions for Balquhidder Cemetery listed with his parents: "11a Duncan STEWART, tenant (in) Kirktoun (of Balquhidder), died OCT 1817, wife Janet FERGUSON died (at) Balmore, 19 DEC 1845, children Duncan, tenant in Balmore (aka Dallanlaggan) 30 SEP 1836."	Stewart, Duncan in Kirkton (I15501)
2566	Duncan Stewart was born 4 Aug 1741 in Drepan, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of John Stewart in Drepan and Isabel McGregor-alias-Drummond. Duncan Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South c.1815 as "Duncan Stewart, late tacksman of Balmenoch [in] Glenbuckie." Duncan was a descendant of Walter nan Cleugh Stewart in Strone (VI-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). Duncan Stewart married on 17 Feb 1776 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Janet Ferguson. Her birth family has not been identified. They had seven children together in Glenbuckie. Duncan Stewart died in October 1817 in Kirkton of Balquhidder, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. Duncan Stewart is recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions: 11a Duncan STEWART, tenant (in) Kirktoun, died OCT 1817, wife Janet FERGUSON died (at) Balmore, 19 DEC 1845, children Duncan, tenant in Balmore 30 SEP 1836 Duncan is buried next to his cousin Donald Stewart.	Stewart, Duncan in Balmeanoch of Glenbuckie (I15530)
2567	Duncan Stewart was born 6 Jun 1771 in Ardcheanochdan, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Robert McDonachaidh Stewart and Janet Black. Duncan Stewart is described in highly unflattering terms in Stewarts of the South, as follows: "Duncan, [a] tacksman of Letter & Brainchoill [on] Loch Catherineside [in] Callendar parish who has three sons: Robert, a clerk in London, James, a student of Divinity and a young boy [who is] under age. This Duncan Stewart is possessed of some unprincipled abilities; he is tacksman of Brainchoill where there was once a hospitable reception for persons of every description with every mark of kindly hospitality by the late worthy family of Glenbuckie and where there is now neither house nor hall." And from the Appendix: "I mentioned in one of the preceding pages, concerning one Duncan Stewart, [a] tacksman of Brainchoil & Letter of the family of Gartnafuaran, which you will notice in the proper place, that he was a dangerous character which truly happened shortly after. I mentioned likewise in its proper place that Glenfinglas was 800 guineas - 100 guineas to each of the eight tenants there. This low fellow that raised himself from the dung hill by forwardness and villainy, offered 1200 Guineas for the Glen altogether with 100 guineas in the Earl of Moray's will. Now bad as he is, the coiff, the Earl would not accept of this, and only advanced the rent of £60. By this [the Earl] refused fully 400 guineas. But this present Earl, is acting by the injunctions of his father who directed him not to harass these tenants. For he is not in himself really bad, if Lady Moray and other bad councillors would not influence him. This Duncan Stewart, it cannot be denied, is a clever fellow, were he to make good use of his abilities. It was not out of mere spite and malice [that] he did this to his neighbours, who were tenants [at] the time [that] he was a cottar. His offers, however, rejected here with disdain and so might every one of his kind." On 30 Dec 1797, Duncan Stewart was residing at Auldnabreck, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, just across Loch Achray from Ardcheanochdan, when his banns for marriage were listed with Mary Stewart from Ardcheanochdan. They married on 10 Jan 1798 in Callander parish. "1798, Duncan Stewart parish of Aberfoil and Mary Stewart in this parish enlisted 31 Dec 1797 and married 10 January 1798." (Callander Parish Register) "__ Dec 1797, This day, Duncan Stewart in Altan___ (Auldnabreck) ... Stewart in Ardchenchnocan in the parish of Callander, were listed for proclamation of Banns in order to marriage this Sunday." (Aberfoyle Parish Register) The later children shown for Duncan are not verified. They are found residing at Letter in various census records from 1841 onwards. There are almost no baptismal records in Callander parish for Strathgartney families after 1803 so it's almost impossible to confirm these relationships. However the son, David, shown here, is found in 1841 residing with a Mary Stewart, born 1771 who is a perfect match for Duncan's widow.	Stewart, Duncan in Auldnabreck Breanachyle and Letter (I15511)
2568	Duncan Stewart was born 9 Apr 1837 in Wood Lane, Blair Drummond Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart in Wood Lane and Mary Stewart. Duncan is not found with his family four years later in the 1841 census and is presumed to have died.	Stewart, Duncan (I15600)
2569	Duncan Stewart was born about 1708, probably in Duniverig, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, as the only documented son of James Stewart in Duniverig and Elizabeth Morrison. He lived most of his life at Achray farm on the western shore of Loch Achray in what is now the Trossachs National Park, in Aberfoyle parish, in the southern Highlands of historic Perthshire, Scotland. He later acquired a feu holding at Tar in Ruskie in Port of Menteith parish. We suspect Duncan was a Jacobite, but currently lack evidence to confirm these suspicions. Duncan Stewart married about 1730 presumably in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet Stewart, although no record of their marriage has been found. Janet is known to us only from her mortcloth burial record in 1763. Neither have the baptisms for their children been found. It is strongly believed that this family was Roman Catholic. Duncan's son's father-in-law ran a clandestine Roman Catholic boarding school in Kilmadock parish. None of this family had baptisms recorded until after 1745 at which point they had bulk baptisms for the entire family. This patterns suggests a mass family "conversion" from Catholicism to Presbyterianism. Duncan Stewart is identified as the father of James Stewart of Tar by a note in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions. A matching birth on 14 Nov 1708 in Duniverig, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, son of James Stewart in Duniverig and Elizabeth Morrison, seems likely to be his birth. This baptism was witnessed by John, Donald and Alexander Stewart who may have been Duncan's uncles. These witness names match with the names listed in Stewarts of the South as associated with this family. (The three sons of Duncan "Oig" Stewart in Ardcheanochdan being James, Alexander, and Donald. And 6-Line of this family descending from John Dubh Stewart in Duniverig.) We should also expect Duncan's father to be named James as his only documented son was named James. And the property of Duniverig is identified in conjuction with 6-Line of this family. Thus, the 1708 birth matches chronologically, geographically, and onomastically, however, it is not confirmed. There were three properties named Duniverig -- it is not clear which of them was Duncan's birth place. Duncan Stewart became a wealthy man, but how he did so is uncertain. Circumstantial evidence suggests that Duncan Stewart was likely a smart businessman who was involved in lumber harvesting for shipbuilding and land acquisition, and possibly involved in iron smelting and Jamaican sugar plantations. (Several of his grandchildren lived in Jamaica. The Scottish trade with Jamaica was primarily connected with sugar plantations.) In the 1720s and 1730s there was an Ironworks in operation on the Achray farm property. (See note below.) It is not known what, if any, business relationship Duncan Stewart's family had with the Ironworks, but it's reasonable to assume that he or his father had some connection. Stewarts of the South says, "The late James Stewart of Tar('s) father was in partnership with the late General Stewart of Raith's (sic, Rait's) father in purchasing Oakwoods, which trade was not at that time taken by any but clever active men." Oakwoods was a commercial forest in Breadalbane flanking both sides of Loch Tay from which the wood was harvested for use in ship building. (See advertisement below.) His business partner was Alexander Stewart in Powblack and of Frew, father of the later celebrated General Robert Stewart of Rait. According to Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions, Duncan Stewart was a tacksman (leaseholder) of Achray farm on Loch Achray in Aberfoyle parish, Perthshire, Scotland. Stewarts of the South tells us that this branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie resided initially at Craig Leven which is only one kilometer from Achray at the east end of Loch Katrine. Duncan Stewart is shown in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions for Brig o' Turk cemetery in reference to his son, James, as follows: "12 (at top - a pelican plucking its breast, on her nest) (in Latin) Katharine STEWART, 24 DEC 1735, husband James STEWART esquire of Tar (Mitchell notes: Duncan STEWART in Achray, feuer of Tar in Ruskie in 1754, son James succeeded him in 1784 and died before 1811 - son John, daughters Janet, Anne, etc, two wives)." This entry tells us that Duncan Stewart was not only a tacksman at Achray but that he later purchased a feu right to Tar in Ruskie, perhaps in 1754 (as implied by Mitchell). A feu and a tack are both ancient forms of land leases from a superior landlord (in this case, the Duke of Montrose). However, a feu was superior to a tack and granted additional rights nearly akin to full ownership of the land. Feu rights were also hereditary and very expensive to purchase. Duncan appears to have purchased his feu of Tar about the same time that his business partner, Alexander Stewart in Powblack, also purchased a feu right to the nearby farm of Frew. The Highlands provided security and good grazing lands for cattle, but poor farmland for growing crops., Thus, it was common for wealthy Highland families to purchase lowland tracks of good farmland, like Tar in Ruskie, in order to raise more bountiful crops to feed their families and to sell for income. Duncan Stewart's wife/wives is/are unknown. His only documented child is his son, James Stewart, who succeeded him in the estate of Tar and the tack of Achray. Given his apparent long life, it is very likely that he had several other children, however no records of them have been found. Two potential daughters, Agnes and Janet (shown here), have been identified in other records, but they are not confirmed. Mitchell indicates that Duncan's son James succeeded in the estate of Tar in 1784. Thus, it is presumed that Duncan died in 1784. He would have been about 76 years old. --- Between 1722-1738 there was an iron mill/ iron works at Achray, known as the Iron Forge Company. Receipts were collected by John Gordon of Kirconnel, Collector of Exise, between 1722-1738. It's possible that the Forge operated before and/or after 1722-1738, as these are merely the dates for which tax receipts exist. (NRS - RH15/120/91) --- The following advertisement explains Oak Woods. This particular ad was posted after the death of Duncan Stewart of Achray and Tar. "Oak Woods in Breadalbane. There is to be sold by public roup, in the course of a few weeks, the day to be mentioned in a future advertisement, and within the house of William Colby, inn-keeper in Killin, The natural Oak Woods of Breadalbane, lying on both sides of Loch Tay, in whole, or in separate lots as offerers shall incline. The wood is of proper age, and there are a considerable number of reserves fit for ship-timber. There are excellent roads from the woods both to Perth and Stirling, which are distant about thirty completed miles. The ground-officers will flow the woods; and the articles of roup may be seen in the hands of Mr Stewart, factor for Lord Breadalbane, at Ardmore by Crieff, and Mr John Campbell, writer to the signet; to either of whom application may be made as to any particlars." (Edinburgh, 22 Feb 1787) --- The following is suspected, but not confirmed to be Duncan's birth. It matches with all known information about this family. Duncan, 14/11/1708, son of James Stewart and Elizabeth Morrison in Donaverig. W: John, Donald & Alexr S --- The following family lived nearby and may be related. Borland is immediately east of Tar. Duncan Stewart and Agnes Ure in Borland (of Rusky) 1. Elisabeth, 3/5/1741, dtr of Duncan Stewart and Agness Ure in Borland of Ruskie. W: James S Wm Ure 2. Duncan, 26/6/1743, Duncan Stewart and Agnes Ure in Borland of Rusky 3. Agness, 3/4/1748, Duncan and Agness Ure in Borland 4. John, 9/8/1749, Duncan Stewart and Agnes Ure in Borland 5. (blank), 2/4/1755, son of Duncan Stewart and Agnes Ure in Borland 6. Duncan, 18/2/1761, Duncan Stewart and Agnes Ure in Borland	Stewart, Duncan in Achray and of Tar (I15527)
2570	Duncan Stewart was born about 1788 in Summerline, Flanders Moss, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, although no record of his birth has been found. In 1814, at age 25, Duncan Stewart was residing with his parents and siblings on the family farm at Summerline on the Blair Drummond Moss. (1814 Blair Drummond Moss Census.) Stewarts of the South Appendix describes two Duncan Stewarts in Summerline Flander’s Moss, both from the Glenbuckie family. The author describes one as "an industrious character" and the other as "a middling (average), industrious character." The wording of the entry in Stewarts of the South for Duncan's father, Robert Stewart in Summerline, suggests that Robert may have died after the 1814 Moss Census was conducted and prior to the authoring of Stewarts of the South (ca. 1815-1820). Thus we are suggesting that Robert Stewart may have died about 1818 and that Duncan may have taken over the Summerline family farm at that point. It does not appear that moss farming was to his tastes. As, in keeping with his "industrious character," sometime between 1814-1827, Duncan Stewart moved to the village of Doune, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland. It is suspected that he may have worked at the nearby Deanston Mill as he ended up marrying the mill foreman's daughter. At this point, his younger brother Patrick Stewart appears to have taken over the Summerline family farm. In 1827, at age 39, Duncan Stewart was living in the village of Doune, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, where he married Margaret GIllespie, daughter of Hugh Gillespie, foreman of the nearby Deanston Works Mill. Margaret had a son, William Hutton, from a previous relationship. Duncan and Margaret had two children while residing in the village of Doune and a third in Deanston prior to immigrating to Canada. In 1834, Duncan and Margaret left Scotland and immigrated with Margaret's family to Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, where they settled as pioneers on a farm next-door to her parents, Hugh and Mary Gillespie and had four more children. Life as pioneer settlers was hard. Families were given a parcel of uncleared land and were required to clear a portion of their land and build a house within three years in order to maintain their land grant. (This was to prevent absentee landlords acquiring land.) Their initial house would likely have been little more than a one-room log cabin. They had nothing but themselves, their neighbours and their faith to rely on. The nearest urban settlement would have been Guelph (a village of 1200 people) about ten miles away. The 1842 Canadian census shows Duncan Stewart (residing next door to Hugh Gillespie) with 2 males under 16, 1 male over 16, 4 females under 16, 1 female over 16, 8 total family members, Church of Scotland. These entries correspond with: Duncan Stewart (m>16) and his wife, Margaret Gillespie (f>16), with their children: Robert Stewart (m<16), Hugh Stewart (m<16), Mary Stewart (f<16), Jane Stewart (f<16), Margaret Stewart (f<16), and Elizabeth Stewart (f<16). That same year, in 1842, Duncan's mother sent him a family bible from home with the following inscription: "This Bible is Sent from Summer Lane Blair Drummond Moss to Duncan Stewart son of Robert Stewart late of that Place by his Mother Mary (or Marg) McNie as the best blessing she can send and may God be with you and yours is the earnest Prayer of your Mother. Summerlane 26 May 1842 Mary Stewart Born December 17th 1827 Baptised the 23 by by Dr Morrow Kilmadock Robert Stewart Born the 22 May 1830 Baptised the 30 by Dr Morrow Jean Stewart Born the 23 August 1832 Baptised the 3 September by Dr Morrow Margaret Stewart Born the 1st of Feb 1834 Baptised the 5th by Mr Smith of Guelph Hugh Stewart Born the 8th of Jully 1837 Baptised by Mr Smith of Guelph Elisabeth Stewart born the Nov the 1st 1839 Baptised by Mr Smith of Guelph Janet Stewart Born Jan the 8th 1842 Baptised by Mr Smith of Guelph" [The family bible images were posted by Robert Chiddenton of Manitoba, Canada, a descendant of Hugh Stewart (1837-1913), son of Duncan and Margaret.] Duncan Stewart ran up a significant debt with his father-in-law which was addressed in Hugh Gillespie's will written in 1846. Hugh Gillespie states that as the debt exceeds the amount of the share of Hugh's property and estate that Duncan Stewart would be entitled to as his son-in-law. that, upon Hugh's death, the debt would be forgiven. A day later Hugh Gillespie had to add a codicile clarifying that Duncan Stewart incorrectly understood this to mean that Duncan's debt would be forgiven and that he would still inherit an equal portion of Hugh Gillespie's estate. Whereas what Hugh Gillespie actually meant was that the debt would be considered paid in full in lieu of any share of the estate that Duncan would otherwise have been entitled to, even though the amount of the debt exceeded the amount of the estate that Duncan was entitled to. Hugh goes on to say that the rest of the family would never accept an arrangement that forgave Duncan Stewart's death and still gave him an equal share of the estate on top of that. In 1848, at age 60, Duncan Stewart died in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. Duncan's wife, Margaret Gillespie, died the same year, leaving their children orphaned. According to the Puslinch Papers: Lot 24, 24 FEB 1848, "Duncan McFarlane swore before John Hammersely that Duncan Stewart has been the owner and in occupation of the front half of Lot 27 since the month of May 1840, but he is now deceased." Duncan and Margaret's cause of death is not entirely clear. In 1848, there was a smallpox outbreak in Puslinch that claimed the lives of several members of the extended Gillespie family who all lived on adjoining farms (including Margaret's father, Hugh Gillespie, and several members of her sisters Mary and Jane's households). Family tradition Jane Gillespie's descendants says that Duncan and Margaret died of smallpox which seems likely to be correct. However there is also the following obituary found in the Guelph Mercury newspaper: "Stewart, Duncan - Burned to death, having fallen into a fireplace while drunk. Funeral on Saturday. Sept(?) 27, 1848. His wife died the same way nine months ago, Jan. 12, 1848." (obituary, Guelph Mercury) It is not certain that this obituary pertains to this Duncan Stewart and his wife, Margaret Gillespie, but the dates are close enough that it could be. them. After the deaths of Duncan Stewart and Margaret Gillespie, their children were orphaned between the ages of 5-18. Family tradition among the descendants of daughter Jane Stewart recalls that the orphans were raised by their maternal grandparents, Hugh Gillespie and Mary Reid. However, this could not be correct as Hugh Gillespie died at the same time as Duncan Stewart and Margaret Gillespie. None of the orphans have been located in 1851 to see who might have raised them, other than Jane Stewart, who, at 18 years old, was working as a farm labourer in Nelson, Halton, Ontario, Canada, on the farm of Jonathan and Elizabeth Smith, and working alongside her future husband, John McCormack, two years prior to their marriage.	Stewart, Duncan in Doune & Puslinch (I15583)
2571	Duncan Stewart was born about 1791 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland (according to the 1841 census). His exact birth record has not been identified. (A promising lead is presented below.) Duncan Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South as being the second son of Walter Stewart, formerly in Glen Finglas; as a cottager in Duncraggan; and presently (c. 1815-1820) employed as a shepherd at Ledcreich in Balquhidder. “Walter Stewart, once [a] Tacksman of one eighth of Glenfinglas, left two sons [who are] now cottagers [in] Duncragan [on] Sir Pat Murrays estate [in] Callander parish [which was] bought from Perth family.... Duncan Stewart..., [who is a] shepherd in Leadchrich [in the] Braes of Balquhidder. [He has] two sons [who are] minors." On 16 Jan 1813, Duncan Stewart married in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Agnes McGregor. They had four children in Balquhidder parish: 1. Mary Stewart, bap. 16 JUN 1813 in Culearn of Gartnafuaran. 2. Walter Stewart, bap. 30 APR 1815 in Clachglass of Glenbuckie. 3. ______ Stewart, bap 9 MAY 1819 in Ledcrich (This unnamed child matches with the family records of Duncan's daughter, Catherine Stewart, 1818-1910, who married John Buchanan.) 4. John Stewart, bap. 20 NOV 1821 in Tulloch. The birth of their third child at Ledcreich in 1815 and their fourth child at Tulloch (next door to Ledcreich) in 1821 correspond with the reference in Stewarts of the South to Duncan being a shepherd at Ledcreich at the time of writing. Between 1821-1825, Duncan and his family moved to Crachavie, just one kilometre south of Duncraggan across the Black Water at the west end of Loch Vennachar, where they continued their family. 5. Margaret Stewart, b 1826 in Crachavie 6. Gregor McGregor Stewart, b 1828 in Crachavie 7. Duncan Stewart, b 1832 in Crachavie. No birth records have been found for any of these three children. In 1841, at age 50, Duncan Stewart was residing at Drumbowie, just south of the west end of Loch Drunkie, about 3 km south of Crachavie in Aberfoyle parish, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife Agnes, 50, and their children, Margaret Stewart 15, Gregor Stewart 13, Duncan Stewart 9, and their grandson, Duncan Stewart 3 (son of Walter). Duncan was employed as an agricultural labourer. Duncan Stewart has not been found in the 1851 census. Duncan Stewart has not been found in the 1861 census. According to online trees, Duncan Stewart died in 1864 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. His death has not been verified by documentary evidence. No matching death record has been found. (Research on this family submitted by Andrew Macdonald and George Stewart.) ------------------ Potential birth: Walter Stewart and Margaret Ferguson, m 30 May 1783 in Callander 1. Alexander Stewart, b 20 Apr 1784, 23 Apr 1784, in Cullintogle 2. Cathrine Stewart, b 14 Apr 1786, 16 Apr 1786, in Culentogle 3. Duncan Stewart, b 10 Mar 1793 in Culintogle 4. Christian Stewart, b 24 May 1796, 25 May 1796 in Culintogle (This family has not been accounted for in our database.) Matches with Stewarts of the South: "Walter Stewart (son of Alexander mac Iain Dubh) once Tacksman of one eighth of Glenfinglas left two sons - now cottagers Duncragan Sir Pat Murrays estate Callander parish bought from Perth family, two sons minors." (Glenbuckie III: Stewarts in Ardcheanochdan and Duart) Duncraggan is only 1 km from Crachavie.	Stewart, Duncan in Crachavie (I15203)
2572	Duncan Stewart was born in 1738 in Strone (Strongalvaltrie) on the north shore of Loch Katrine in Upper Strathgartney, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland as the eldest son of John Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart. He is recorded on his gravestone as being 34 when he died in 1773, making his birth year 1738, however, unless he was a twin, then this conflicts with the birth of his brother Walter. It's more likely that the gravestone is not accurate and he was born in 1738. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as "Duncan died before his father and had one son." His death is recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions as "Brig O Turk Cemetery: 16 table stone, John STEWART in Strongalbuthee, son Duncan 28 FEB 1773, age 34." No record of Duncan's birth has been found, however his date of birth as calculated from the stone would suggest that he was a twin with his brother Walter who died as a child. This stone is located next to his cousin John Stewart in Stroan.	Stewart, Duncan (I15593)
2573	Duncan Stewart was born in 1792 in Shenachyle, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Sarah McGregor, although no record of his birth has been found. Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as "Duncan is with his father at home looking after the farm". According to Mrs. Stewart of Milton's 1907 account: "There were Stewarts in Stronegalvaltrie at Loch Katrineside. I don’t think they were of the Glenfinlas Stewarts. John and Donald were there. They were uncles (sic, cousins) to Duncan in Stronegalvaltrie, who was to be heir of Monacheil, & who raised the law plea. Duncan was married to Magdaline Stewart, daughter of Walter Stewart, Edralechcan. "John and Duncan (sic Donald, see before) Stewart in Stroan, had a nephew, Duncan who was there with them. This Duncan married Magdalene Stewart youngest sister to Mrs. Stewart (Milton’s) mother. They had Alexander who was drowned in the Leith 3 Nov 1887. Duncan (Alex’s father) had a brother Alexander, a writer in Glasgow." The estate of Monachyle was held by Donald McDonald of Monachyle who died without children. Donald was predeceased by his brothers, none of whom had heirs. Traditional rules of inheritance would suggest that Monachyle should have passed next to Donald McDonald's sisters from oldest to youngest. However, Donald McDonald apparently bestowed Monachyle on the son of his younger sister, Ann. This son's name also happened to be Duncan Stewart. This Duncan Stewart of Monachyle had previously served as the manager of Monachyle estate under Donald McDonald. Doubtless, Donald McDonald felt that Duncan Stewart had "earned" the right to the estate by having served him loyaly for many years. Furthermore, Duncan Stewart of Monachyle was a descendant of the earlier Stewarts of Monachyle. It may further be assumed that Duncan Stewart of Monachyle felt he deserved the estate as it had previously been held by his own ancestors. However, this Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle felt he had a claim to the estate and sued his distant cousin for the estate. (Perhaps under the influence of his two brothers who were both lawyers?) 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 Duncan Stewart of Monachyle being the son of Donald McDonald's younger sister. However, even if this Duncan could have established the validity of his mother-in-law's claim, then his eldest brother-in-law, James Stewart in Edraleachdach and Lorachan, would have had the superior claim over Duncan's wife, Magdalene Stewart. Duncan Stewart in Shenachyle was not successful in his claim and the estate of Monachyle passed to Duncan Stewart of Monachyle. In 1841, at age 45, Duncan Stewart was residing at #1 Shenachyle Mor, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland with his wife and newborn daughter. He was employed as a farmer. He was residing nextdoor to his elderly parents and sister, Catherine, who were at #2 Shenachyle Mor. In 1851, at age 56, Duncan Stewart was residing in Balvorist, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland (just east of Callander) with his wife and children. He was recorded as a farmer of 100 acres with 300 acres of hill pasture. In 1861, at age67, Duncan Stewart was residing in Drumloist, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland (just east of Balvorist) with his wife and children. He was recorded as a farmer of 900 acres. In 1871, at age75, Duncan Stewart was residing in Drumloist, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland with his wife, but with no children present. He was employed as a farmer of 849 acres. Sometime after 1871 and before his death in 1878, it appears that Duncan Stewart inherited the family estate of Strongavaltrie (Strone) on Loch Katrine as his widow and sons John and Duncan are found there in 1881 with his widow shown as the head and as a farmer of 2500 acres. On 3 Dec 1878, Duncan Stewart died at Strone, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. --- 1880 -- Stewart, Duncan, value of estate £948, 17s. -- 3 June -- Inventory of Duncan Stewart, farmer, residing sometime at Drumloist, parish of Kilmadock, afterwards at Strone, Loch Katrineside, Parish of Callander, who died 3 Dec 1878, at Strone aforesaid, intestate, given up at Dunblane, by Alexander Stewart, farmer, Drumloist, aforesaid. Executor dative qua next of kin.	Stewart, Duncan in Shenachyle Drumloist and Strone (I15591)
2574	Duncan Stewart was born in 1796 in Kilchenzie parish on the southwest coast of the Kintyre peninsula, not far from Campbeltown as the eldest known son of Peter Stewart and Margaret Shaw, shown above. Duncan's birth family later moved to Campbeltown which, at the time, was a thriving commercial centre for fishing, boat building, and whisky distilling. In 1830, Duncan's sister Margaret married James Black in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland. In 1831, Mary gave birth to their first child, Peter Stewart. There is no record of Peter in Canada so it is presumed that he died prior to emigration. In 1832 Duncan and his brother-in-law, James Black, along with their young families sailed from Greenock, Scotland on the ship Portaferry and immigrated to Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Duncan Stewart and James Black and their young families shared the same property on lot 15, 8th concession with "each of the gentlemen clearing 50 acres which they afterwards exchanged for larger farms, Mr. Black taking lot 18 and Mr. Stewart, lot 17 on the 9th concession." (Black obit) "In those days Mr. Black and his wife and Mr. Stewart and his wife thought nothing of walking seven miles to Guelph to attend religious services in the Presbyterian church." (ibid) Their farm was located at what is now the northwest corner of Victoria Road and Maltby Road in south Guelph, Ontario, Canada. In 1851, Duncan and Mary were residing east of Brock Road, Division 2, Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with their children, Margaret, James, Minnie and Jane. Duncan was employed as a farmer. They were residing two doors away from Duncan's brother-in-law, James Black and his family. In 1854, Duncan's youngest brother, Archibald Stewart, along with his young family, immigrated to Puslinch and resided with Duncan and his family. In 1861, Duncan was residing in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada with his wife and daughters, Minnie and Jane. He was employed as a farmer. In 1871, Duncan and Mary were residing in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, next door to his brother, Archibald Stewart, and his family, and two doors from his brother-in-law, James Black, and his family. Duncan and Mary had no children residing with them. Duncan died of "infirmity of age" on 1 July 1880 in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 86 years. The witness was Rev. Dr. Alexander McKay, D.D., minister of Duff's Presbyterian Church in Puslinch, 1873-1889. Duncan is buried in Crown Cemetery, Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with two of his children, Mary and James. His wife is not buried with them. "Sacred to the memory of Duncan Stewart, a native of Cantire [sic. s/b "Kintyre"] Argyleshire, Scotland, died July 2, 1880, aged 85 years. (Adjacent stone) Mary Stewart, died January 23, 1844, aged 12 years. James Stewart, died July 13, 1854, aged 15 years and 3 months."	Stewart, Duncan (I15369)
2575	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)
2576	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 1841, at age 12, Duncan Stewart was residing at Second Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. Duncan has not been confidently identified in the 1851 census. 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 1861, at age 30, Duncan Stewart was residing at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and their three young children. He was employed as a farmer. In 1871, at age 39, Duncan Stewart was residing at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife, Janet, and children, Alexander, Margaret, Isabella, Catherine, Christian, and Daniel. He was employed as a farmer of 110 acres (5 arable). In 1881, at age 52, Duncan Stewart 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, at age 62, Duncan Stewart 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. In 1901, at age 73, Duncan Stewart was residing at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and son, James. He was employed as a farmer. At his death, he was recorded as the son of a farmer and a mother named MacInley. His son James was witness. Stewart, Duncan, farmer, Corriechrombie, Parish of Callander, County of Perth, died 29 September 1907 at Corriechrombie, testate. Confirmation granted at Dunblane, 1 November, to James Stewart, Corriechrombie aforesaid, Executor nominated in Will and Deed, dated 8 December 1904, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariat of Perth, 1 November 1907. Value of estate, £374 13s.	Stewart, Duncan in Corriechrombie (I15376)
2577	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)
2578	Duncan Stewart was born in 1856 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Alexander Stewart and Margaret Thomson. He was not residing with his parents five years later in the 1861 census and has not been found in any later records. He is presumed to have died in infancy.	Stewart, Duncan (I28252)
2579	Duncan Stewart was born on 9 July 1830 in Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as the son of John Stewart and Janet Leckie. In 1841, at age 12, Duncan Stewart was residing at Coatbridge, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1851, at age 20, Duncan Stewart was residing at West Merryston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was identified as a boatman's son. On 24 June 1853, Duncan Stewart married in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, to Sarah King Robertson. In 1861, at age 29, Duncan Stewart was residing at Smellies Land (a tenament building owned by Alexander Smellie) in Springwell, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and young children. He was employed as a boatman. In 1871, at age 39, Duncan Stewart was residing at Smellies Land, Springwell, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a boatman. In 1881, at an unrecorded age, Duncan Stewart was residing at Jerviston Camp, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland with his wife and children. He was employed as a farm servant on a farm of 12 acres (all areable). His father John Stewart was residing with him. His age is not given in the census report. In 1891, at age 59. Duncan Stewart was residing at Jerviston Farm House, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a farmer. On 23 June 1891, just a few weeks after the 1891 census, Duncan Stewart's wife, Sarah, died suddenly in Carfin, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on a train ride home from her son-in-law's residence. In 1895, Duncan Stewart is listed in the Valuation Roll for Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as a tenant of Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, residing at Camp, Jerviston in Motherwell, pay rent of £27 per year. He was employed as a farmer. In 1901, at age 69, Duncan Stewart was residing at Camp Farm, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on his own. He was employed as a farmer.	Stewart, Duncan (I26194)
2580	Duncan Stewart was born sometime about 1808 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland as the son of Alexander Stewart. No matching birth record has been found in the Callander parish register for a Duncan Stewart, son of Alexander Stewart, born within ten years of 1808. His mother's maiden name may have been Kinross (see death below). Duncan Stewart has not been found in 1841. In 1851, at age 43, Duncan Stewart was residing at Waterhead in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, in the home of his future in-laws, John and Catherine Dobbie. Duncan was employed as a servant. On 5 Aug 1853, Duncan Stewart, shepherd, son of Alexander Stewart, married in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, to Helen Dobbie, daughter of John Dobbie in Waterhead. About 1858, Duncan Stewart and his family moved to New Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. In 1861, at age 47 (sic, 53ish), Duncan Stewart was residing at Ardmurroch Toll, New Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, with his wife and their four young children. He was employed as a tollkeeper. By 1865, Duncan Stewart and his family had moved back to Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Duncan Stewart and his family have not been found in the 1871 census. In 1881, at age 75, Duncan Stewart was residing at Newlands Farm, Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a farmer of 400 acres-grazing, employing one man and two girls. According to his gravestone, Duncan Stewart died sometime around 1888 at the age of 80. His exact date of death is illegible on the gravestone. And his exact year of birth is unknown and is recorded differently in every census record. The following death is the only death of a Duncan Stewart in Campsie between 1881-1891: STEWART DUNCAN age 79, mother's maiden name: KINROSS, male, died 1885 in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. In 1891, his widow and daughter Catherine were visiting in 1891 in Fintry, Stirlingshire, Scotland, in the home of John and Jeanie Harvey (possibly her sister). His son, Alexander and most of the rest of the family were residing at Langshot Farm, Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. --- The following stone is flaked and large pieces are missing in the middle. Erected by Duncan Stewart and Helen Dobbie in memory of their daughter Mary [who died] Wed. 25 June 1877, Aged 14 Years The above Duncan Stewart, Died ~~~ ~~~ aged 80 Years [His] Beloved Wife Helen Dobbie ~~~~ Aug 1904 ~~~~ ~~~~ daughter Jane, ~~~ Jan 1906 also ~~~ ~~~ Alexander, ~~~ 1910 also ~~~ ~~~ Helen who died 25th June 1924 also their daughter Isabella who died 10th Feb 1927 also their daughter Catherine who died ~~th Aug 1936	Stewart, Duncan in Newlands (I29130)
2581	Duncan Stewart was borrn 2 Jan 1813 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as a middle child of John Stewart and Janet McNaughton. In 1841, at age 25, Duncan Stewart was residing at Immeroin in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. In 1844, Duncan Stewart's father, John Stewart died. It appears that, at this time, Duncan inherited his fathers responsibilities as overseer at Lianach in Glenbuckie. In 1851, at age 37, Duncan Stewart was residing at his birth home of Lianach in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. He was employed as a Farm Manager of 2000 acres with 20 acres arable. Also residing with him was his sister, Catherine. On 28 Feb 1860, Duncan Stewart married in Killin, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet Wright. In 1861, at age 43, Duncan Stewart was residing at Inverchagernie, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, with his brother, Peter Stewart. He was employed as a farmer. Also residing with them was their widowed mother and their adult siblings, Janet, Catherine, and John. On 14 Dec 1861, just a year-and-a-half after his marriage, Duncan Stewart died in Inverchagernie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. They had had no known children.	Stewart, Duncan (I28976)
2582	Duncan Stewart was Chamberlain of the Isles for King James IV. He never married and had no children.	Stewart, Duncan 2nd of Appin (I15547)
2583	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. In 1784, Duncan Stewart was involved in a dispute over the property boundary boundaries with his neighbour, William McGregor. The dispute turned into a physical fight in which McGregor was killed. Stewart was accused of murder and presented a plea of self-defence which the court upheld and he was found not-guilty. The following newspaper article appeared in the Aberdeen Press and Journal on 3 May 1784: "Duncan Stewart, tenant in South Drumlick, in the parish of Balquhidder, and county of Perth, was indicted for the murder of William McGrigor, also tenant in South Drumlick, which happened at a scuffle between them, concerning the division of a field of hay possessed by them; the pannel's plea was self-defence, and this being clearly proven, the jury found him not guilty, so that he was assoilzied (acquitted) and dismissed." 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)
2584	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)
2585	Duncan Stewart was the illegitimate son of Robert Stewart and Mary Dochart who were both servants at Ardvorlich at the time. A matching Duncan Stewart, born about 1795 in Comrie, is found in the 1861 census living in Callander Village as a shoemaker with an eldest son, Robert. There is no other close match in the Comrie Parish Register for another similar Duncan Stewart. Thus it is suggested that they may be the same person. If correct, then... On 17 Jan 1819, Duncan Stewart married in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Christian Buchanan. They had six known children in Callander, however no birth records have been found for any of their children. In 1841, at age 60, Duncan Stewart was residing at Callander 3rd District, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and four of their children. He was employed as a shoemaker. In 1851, at age 56, Duncan Stewart was residing at Eastend of Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and four of their children. Duncan was employed as a shoemaker. In 1861, at age 68, Duncan Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with three of his adult children. He was employed as a master shoemaker. Also residing with them was his 7-year-old niece, Elizabeth Stewart, born 1854 in Callander. Elizabeth shows up in 1871 living with Duncan's eldest son, Robert. Her birth family has not been identified. She does not match anyone on Duncan's side of the family. It appears that she may be a niece on the Buchanan side and the common surname of Stewart is a coincidence. --- Some online genealogies claim that this Duncan Stewart 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 disproved by Y-DNA evidence -- a descendant of the Duncan Stewart in Geelong does not match the Y-DNA signature for the Stewarts of Ardvorlich. 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. ---------------- 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 Shoemaker in Callander (I25173)
2586	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)
2587	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)
2588	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)
2589	Duncan Stewart, in Kerse of Leckie, b. Abt 1710, Easter Blarnavaid, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland , d. 1801, Kerse of Leckie, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland , suspected to be a younger son of Walter Stewart in Easter Blarnavaid. Duncan Stewart is estimated to have been borrn about 1710 likely in Stirlingshire, Scotland, although no record of his birth has been found. His parents are unknown. Circumstantial evidence (from his testament) suggests that he may have been a younger son of Walter Stewart in Blarnavad. Duncan Stewart is suspected to descend from the Stewarts of Coille Mor by unknown means. All that we know about Duncan Stewart comes from his testament in 1801. It is believed that Duncan Stewart never married nor had children. Duncan Stewart's testament in 1801 names several people as executors and "nearest kin." Their relationships to Duncan are not identified. If they were children or siblings then they would have been identified as such. Thus, it is more likely that they are children or grandchildren of his siblings. His nearest kin and executors were: James Stewart, Watchmaker in Glasgow (identified as belonging to 3-Line of the Stewarts in Coille Mhor) Mary Stewart, spouse of Archibald Graham, farmer at Patrickston (identified as Mary Stewart in Lorachan, b 20 Apr 1756 in Lorachan, m to Archibald Graham of Nether Glenny) Elizabeth Stewart, Widow of the late George Graham, residing at Mill of Drummond (identified as Elizabeth Stewart, b abt 1752 in Craignuchty, Aberfoyle, dtr of Walter Stewart in Gartmore and Isobel Graham) Duncan Stewart, residing at Denny (not identified) Mary Stewart, spouse of James M‘Gregor, residing at [blank] (not identified) Duncan M‘Callum, Weaver at Ruskie (not identified) James Stewart, the watchmaker, is listed first and signs on behalf of the executors and is thus presumed to be the senior executor and closest kin of the executors. If these executors are children or grandchildren of Duncan's siblings, then by triangulating relationships from the known executors, we can calculate that Duncan was most likely a younger son of Walter Stewart in Easter Blarnavaid for whom no baptismal record has survived. Duncan Stewart died in 1801 in Kerse of Leckie, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland, although no record of a burial has been found for him in Gargunnock.--- --- Testament of Duncan Stewart in Kerse of Leckie, 1801 [Page 6136] The Testament Dative (and) Inventory of the debts and Sums of money which were addebted and resting to the deceased Duncan Stewart residing in the Kerse of Leckie time of his decease which happened in the month of [blank] within the Parish of Gargunnock & Commissariot of Stirling Faithfully made and given up by James Stewart Watchmaker in Glasgow, Mary Stewart spouse of Archibald Graham farmer at Patrickston, Elizabeth Stewart widow of the late George Graham residing at Mill of Drummond, Duncan Stewart residing at Denny, Mary Stewart spouse of James M‘Gregor residing at [blank] and Duncan M‘Callum weaver at Ruskie. The said James Stewart, Mary Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Duncan Stewart, Mary Stewart & Duncan M‘Callum being decerned Exers Dative qua nearest of kin to the said defunct Duncan Stewart by Mr John Burn Commissary Depute of the said Commissariot upon the 31st day of July last As an act made thereanent of that date more fully bears. There were addebted and resting to the said defunct time foresaid of this decease the sums of money following due by the persons after named vizt. (here take in Inventory) Summa Inventory £5 Ster Stirling 31 Augt 1801 Confirmed Geo. Graham writer in Paisley Cautioner [Page 6137] Inventory of the Goods, Gear, debts sums of money and others which pertained and belonged or were indebted and owing to Duncan Stewart who died at Patrickston in the Parish of Gargunnock on the [blank] day of [blank] faithfully made and given up by James Stewart Watchmaker in Glasgow, Mary Stewart spouse of Archibald Graham farmer at Patrickston, Elizabeth Stewart Widow of the late George Graham residing at Mill of Drummond, Duncan Stewart residing at Denny, Mary Stewart spouse of James M‘Gregor residing at [blank] and Duncan M‘Callum Weaver at Ruskie Executors Dative qua nearest of kin decerned and given to the said defunct by the Commissary of Stirling Imprimis There was indebted and owing to the said Duncan Stewart at the time of his decease £2 by William Murdoch Esquire of Gartincaber being a part of a part of Two hundred and ninety pounds Twelve Shillings Sterling by Bill dated the Twelfth day of June, Seventeen hundred and ninety nine drawn by the defunct upon and accepted by the said William Murdoch Esquire payable one year after date with Interest thereon from the Twelfth day of June Eighteen hundred and one [which] [there?] given up for Confirmation as aforesaid [Page 6138] Item 10£. William Stewart Esquire of Ardvorlich ten shillings Sterling as a part of the sum of Twenty one pounds Sterling conform to his accepted Bill to the defunct dated the Twentieth day of May Seventeen hundred and Eighty Six payable at Martinmas then next with interest thereof since due, deducting sundry partial payments marked on the back of the Bill amounting to Fifteen Pounds Sterling of which there is given up for confirmation as afore- said. Item 18/. John Ferguson of Stronvar as representing the late Robert Ferguson of Stronvar Eighteen Shillings Sterling as a part of the principal sum of Seventy three pounds Sterling conform to the said Robert Fergusons accepted Bill to the defunct dated the Twenty Eighth day of November Seventeen hundred and ninety three payable at Martinmas thereafter with interest thereof since due deducting sundry partial payments marked on the back of the Bill amounting to Twenty Pounds Seventeen Shillings Sterling thereof there is given up for Confirmation. Item 16/. Alexander Dingwall John Morrison Mason in Doune Sixteen shillings as a part of the sum of Thirty one pounds ten shillings Sterlg. conform to his accepted Bill to the defunct Carry over [Page 6139] dated the Twelfth day of January seventeen hundred and ninety three payable at Martinmas thereafter and interest thereof since due under deduction of four years Interest and Five pounds ten Shillings paid in part conform to markings on the Back of said Bill whereof there is given up for Confirmation Item 5/. Alexander King tenant in Callantie Five Shillings as a part of the sum of Nine Pounds Eight Shillings Sterling conform to his accepted Bill to the defunct dated the fourth day of June Eighteen hundred payable Twelve months after this date deducing Eight Shillings paid in part as marked upon the Back of the Bill with interest of the ballance from the time the said Bill fell due whereof there is given up for confirmation Item 6/. John Stewart farmer in Fonny Six Shillings as a part of the sum of fourteen pounds fourteen Shillings Sterling conform to his accepted Bill to the defunct dated the sixteenth day of May Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine payable at Martinmas thereafter with interest thereof since due, deducing one Pound Eight Shillings Sterling paid in part as marked on the back of the bill whereof there is given up for confirmation [Page 6140] Item 5/. James Ferguson Labourer in Doune and Peter Ferguson servant to John Crawford farmer at Lins jointly and severally Five Shillings as a part of the sum of Ten Pounds ten Shillings Sterling of principal Seventeen Shillings of expences and interest of the principal sum from and since the term of Martinmas Seventeen hundred and ninety eight all as is contained in a Decree obtained at the instance of the said Duncan Stewart against the said James and Peter Fergusons before the Sheriff substitute for the western district of Perthshire upon the seventh day of August Seventeen hundred and ninety nine, deducing ten Shillings paid in part as appears from a marking on the said Decree of which there is given up for confirmation Marginal endorsement: Inventory of debts confirmed in Testament James Stewart 1801	Stewart, Duncan in Kerse of Leckie (I29972)
2590	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)
2591	Duncan was a cousin to Gregor MacGregor of that ilk.	MacGregor, Duncan of Drumcharry (I8885)
2592	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)
2593	Duncan was a flesher in Glasgow.	Graham, Duncan Robertson (I7004)
2594	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)
2595	Duncan was a pharmacist.	Durham, Duncan Frederick (I5164)
2596	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)
2597	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)
2598	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)
2599	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)
2600	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 later adulthood past c. 1815. 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 Stewart married on 7 Dec 1793 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Janet Stewart, daughter of James Stewart and Margaret Stewart in Invercarnaig. Her father was from the Stewarts in Auchnahard and her mother belonged to the Stewarts of Lendrick. Duncan and Janet's marriage was registered secondly on 10 Dec 1793 in Callander parish. The parish register 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. By 1809, they were living as subtenants on a farm on Robertson Lane 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. The family is shown as sub-tenants of Archibald and Jean McLaren (no known relationship). 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 -- presumably 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 his tenancy rights in Auchleskine in 1805 and moved to a smaller cottage at Balnluig (likely as a lesser tenant) for a couple of years where his finances continued to worsen. It appears that 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 not found in the 1841 census and is presumed to have died sometime between 1815-1841. No record of his death or burial has been found. (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 from Callander Stewarts from 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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