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| 3851 | James is presumed to have died young prior to the birth of his same-named brother in 1759. | Stewart, James (I16410)
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| 3852 | James is presumed to have died young prior to the birth of his same-named brother in 1779. | Stuart, James (I18651)
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| 3853 | James is recorded in his father's testament as the lawful son of the deceased Patrick McAndrew Stewart in 1705. The Blairgarry line is recorded in the Buchanan of Auchmar History as having been extinct by 1728. Thus it is suggested that James was the last of the main Blairgarry line and that he either died without issue or emigrated. | Stewart, James (I16641)
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| 3854 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as "James, [a] brother to "Sean Rob" came to Glenfinglas about three generations back (ca. 1720) and became tacksman of Grodich at Glenfinglas". James is also believed to be the "James Stewart in Glenfinglas" who was one of the tutors to his cousin's son, Alexander Stewart in Duart, in 1708 (see above). | Stewart, James 1st in Grodich (I16455)
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| 3855 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as "Seamus MacPharic". ("Pharic" is a phonetic rendering of the local dialect pronunciation of Phadraig, or "Patrick". Thus "Seamus MacPharic" means "James, son of Patrick.") He is described in Stewarts of the South as a "tacksman of Inverlochlarig [in the] Braes of Balquhidder [on the] Earl of Murray's estate." His marriage and childrens' birth records have not been identified. However the following record looks extremely promising: James STEWART and Mary MCFARLANE (MCPHARLANE) in Inverlochlarig Mor, Tighnabruaich, and Wester Invernenty 1. Robert STEWART, bap. 1 JAN 1756 (recorded on 22 APR 1756) in Innerlochraigmor 2. Patrick STEWART, bap. 13 JUL 1758 in Inverlochlaigvoir 3. John STEWART, bap. 8 SEP 1759 in Tighnabruaich ("house on the bank") 4. James STEWART, bap. 13 JUN 1762 in Wester Innernenty 5. Patrick STEWART, bap. 16 APR 1768 in Tighnabruaich? It seems likely that Tighnabruaich was probably the name of a residence on the Inverlochlarig property and thus Tighnabruaich and Inverlochlarig can probably be considered as the same place. This family would be a perfect fit except for the first son, Robert. | Stewart, James MacPatrick in Inverlochlarig (I16581)
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| 3856 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as a "tacksman of Stank and Leaniuch (Liannach) in Glenbuckie, and [also had] a fourth part of Glenfinglas, was a cousin of the above David's father (the Laird of Glenbuckie).... This old James of Stank was once a traveling merchant, and was the cleverest and most active of his own name or any other in that country and left many good leases with a good deal of money which were very ill managed by Ardvorlich and some other tutors." That James, the younger, was raised by tutors would suggest that James Sr died shortly after 1756. James married Jean MCLACHLAN/MCLAGHLAN, although no recorded of the marriage has been found. They had the following children, with James being his only surviving son according to Stewarts of the South. | Stewart, James (I16459)
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| 3857 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as being a son of Caleb Stewart, alive ca. 1815, but no further description is given of him. No record of his birth has been found and it's not known if he had any children. | Stewart, James (I16406)
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| 3858 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as follows: "James, his brother, [a] tacksman of Ard-chean-cnocan, has one son. This man has an opportunity to gain friends and money, but I am afraid he is too much addicted to his cups." James is recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions for Kilmahog Cemetery: "47 (next to 48) James STEWART, late tacksman and landlord of the inn of Ardceanachrochan, 22 FEB 1827, age 55, by wife." Callander OPR: "1798, James STEWART in this parish and Jannet STEWART in the parish of Aberfoil enlisted for proclamation in order to marriage 14th and were married the 24th January 1798." Robert Stewart born 25 Jul 1798 in Offerans, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland is not the child of this couple. He is Robert Stewart in Offerans son of a different James and Janet Stewart from Grodich. | Stewart, James (I16603)
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| 3859 | James is recorded in Stewarts of the South as having "died in the West Indies." | Stewart, James (I16407)
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| 3860 | James is recorded in the 1814 Moss Census as having died in 1801 at age 12 years of "nervous fever." | Stewart, James (I16447)
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| 3861 | James is recorded in The Ardvorlich History as having succeeded his his father in Auchnahard. There is also a record of Alexander in Auchnahard in 1707 who left Glenfinglas about 1744-1748. They may have been brothers or brothers-in-law. | Stewart, James in Auchnahard (I16606)
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| 3862 | James is recorded in the Comrie OPR as: "James Stewart or Ferguson, bap. 18 FEB 1798, child begotten in fornication, son of Alexander Stewart in Ardveich and Margaret Ferguson in Tomranach of Ardveich." There were three Alexander Stewarts residing in Ardveich at the time. Alexander of 7-Line can be eliminated as his complete family is known and conflicts chronologically with this birth. Alexander of 6-Line already had a son named James. By process of elimination this leaves only this Alexander Stewart of 3-Line to be the father of James, as we presently show here. The 1814 Moss Census shows Alexander Stewart of 3-Line residing at Summer's Lane with a James Stewart matching this James, thus confirming the relationship as shown here. Furthermore, this James Stewart is found in 1841 in Horton Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada residing nearby to Peter McIntyre (uncle of this James Stewart) and shown as born in FEB 1798 (although the years were rounded in the 1841 census to the nearest five years) further confirming the relationship as shown here. "The next settler was James Stewart, who came from Stierlingshire (sic) direct to this section. He picked out 100 acres on the 1st Concession, where the John McRae mill was at one time, and where the John Farquharson farm now is. He was the father of Alexander and John (of Horton), Donald (of Renfrew), Robert (of Bromley), James (of Pembroke), and Mrs. Reid of Grattan; of Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Eady (of Renfrew), and of Mrs. McVean (of Pembroke). When Mr. and Mrs. Stewart arrived in Renfrew only two of the family had been born, Alex and John. The rest were Canadian born. The family slept their first night in Renfew in the Airth house. This was about the year 1830." (The Story of Renfrew - From the Coming of the First Settlers About 1820 by W. E. Smallfield and Rev. Robert Campbell, D.Sc. Renfrew, Smallfield and Son, 1919) "James and Margaret Stewart came to Horton in 1830 with their first two sons. They spent their first night at the Airth home. They moved to Lot 6, Con 1 what was later the Farquharson farm on Smiths Creek and here other members of their family were born. Later they moved to Lot 4, Conc. 2, Horton Twp, Renfrew, ON. (Limecraig). They were living at Horton Twp, Renfrew, ON in 1851 and 1861. Margaret was living was a widow with her son, John, in 1871. Today (2008) the farm still stands and is in the hands of the Mclaren family and is operated as an apple orchard." (c/o descendant Doug Cram.) James Stewart has not been found in 1841. In 1851, at age 55, James Stewart was residing in Horton, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada with his wife and children. In 1861, at age 63, James Stewart was residing in Horton, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada with his wife and children. ------------ 1851 Census for Horton, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada James Stewart; Farmer; born Perthshire, Scotland; Church of Scotland; age 55 Margaret Stewart, Mrs; born Perthshire, Scotland; Church of Scotland; age 46 John Stewart; works on farm; ditto; ditto; age 23 Mary Stewart; blank; born Horton, Canada West; ditto; age 19 Margaret Stewart; blank; born ditto; age 17 Katherine Stewart; blank; born ditto; age 15 Donald Stewart; works on farm; born ditto; age 13 James Stewart; works on farm; born ditto; age 11 Robert Stewart; blank; born ditto; age 9 Margery Stewart; blank; born ditto; age 6 ---- 1861 Census for Horton, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada (Relationships to head of household are not given in this census record. They have been added.) James Stewart, farmer, age 63, born in Scotland (head) Margaret Stewart, spinster, age 55, born in Scotland (wife incorrectly recorded as a spinster) John Stewart, labourer, age 32, born in Scotland (son) Margaret Stewart, spinster, age 30, born in Lower Canada (Quebec), (daughter-in-law, incorrectly recorded as a spinster) Margaret Stewart, spinster, age 25, born in Upper Canada (Ontario), (daughter) Donald Stewart, teacher, age 22, ditto (son) James Stewart, tin smith, age 20, ditto (son) Robert Stewart, labourer, age 18, ditto (son) Margery Stewart, spinster, age 14, ditto (daughter) | Stewart, James (I16433)
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| 3863 | James is recorded in the following sasine along with his father and son, and probable brother. "Sasine to Andrew Stewart, eldest lawful son of James Stewart of Blairgarry, for the lands of Blairgarry to which Andrew Stewart in Chapel of Lanrick is bailie, and which lands had previously been held by the now deceased Andrew Stewart of Blairgarry, father of the said James." Dated 20 December, 1656. RS51/4/f.131r (National Archives of Scotland). | Stewart, James 3rd of Blairgarry (I16491)
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| 3864 | James is recorded in the OPRs as being of the Balimeanach family. It is not certain by which branch. Based on the naming pattern of his children it seems most likely that he as a son of Robert Stewart, 3rd in Balimeanach. However, he could also be a son of Robert's brother, James. Although this James Stewart's father cannot be identified with certainty, it is most certain that he is a grandson of William Stewart, 1st of Balimeanach. The relationship between James and his suggested daughter, Mary, is also not proven. See notes on Mary for more details. | Stewart, James (I16608)
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| 3865 | James is said to have been born on the banks of the Garry. It is tempting to suggest that he may be related to the Stewarts of Strathgarry, a branch of the Stewarts of Invernahyle (Appin), who acquired Strathgarry around 1680, except for the fact that there were multiple Stewart families residing on the banks of the Garry at that time. Unless further documentary evidence comes to light, at this point all that can be said of James' origins is that he came from a family who resided on the banks of the Garry River. His descendants have not been identified in Stewarts of the South. From the book, Traditions of Dunblane 1887, by John Monteath. (Full text below.) "James Stewart sheep farmer at Calzie-Balhalzie was born in a humble cot in the banks of the Garry. His father fell with Lord Dundee. He knew every corner of the district having been a sheep farmer on both sides of the Allan Water. He knew Auld Balhaldie (McGregor) who he met the night before the Battle of Sheriffmuir. After the battle with the help of his Jacobite friends got the tenancy at Calziebohalzie which he held until his death. At this sequestered Muir land spot several incog. meetings of the feudal chief are believed to have been held previous and during the 1745 rebellion. James Stewart did not fight in 1745 but he lost both of this sons on the moor of Culloden. Excessive grief, the carnage of the Duke of Cumberland and the disarming act preyed on his mind and he fell in to incurable despondency which impaired his mental faculties. He survived to the age of 80, dying in 1762 (born c1680)." James is not mentioned by name in the Glassingall trial notes, but is referred to as the great-grandfather of Robert Stewart in Buchany, which would make him the father of James Stewart in Calziebohalzie: "Robert Stewart Blacksmith at Milton of Burn of Cambus in the Parish of Kilmadock who solemnly declares that he is 75 years of age and that he was born at Buchany a village on the Estate of Cambus Wallace, situated about a mile and a half to the South East of Annat, that his father Donald Stewart was a Blacksmith at Buchany; that his grandfather James Stewart was a labourer in Buchany, and that his great-grandfather lived at Calziebolhalzie, a farm on the Braes of Doune in Kilmadock." ------------------------ “AULD CALZIE.” From the book, Traditions of Dunblane 1887, by John Monteath. James Stewart, sheep-farmer at Calzie-Balhalzie, south base of Uwanvhore, who died about seventy years ago, inherited more than an ordinary portion of that martial spirit which was roused into action during the victories of Montrose, and which burned with true devotion in the heart of many a Highlander, in the several subsequent attempts to restore the Stewart family to the British throne. James Stewart, the hero of the present number of our Oral Traditions, was born at a humble cot on the hanks of the Garry, and was about seven years old when his father fell with Lord Dundee, at the Pass of Killiecrankie. From this time, young Stewart was taught to become the inveterate foe of every red-coat ; and this hatred, once instilled, was cherished to the last. He soon became passionately fond of the broad-sword, and excelling his compeers in its exercise, longed for an opportunity of signalizing his valour. This did not occur till 1715, when the Earl of Mar led, or rather misled, some 12,000 Highlanders to the fight at Sheriff-muir. Stewart was among them, burning for fame and vengeance on account of the death of his father. He knew every corner of the country in the district, from his having been shepherd for several years on different farms situated on both sides of the Allan. On this account he was known to "auld Balhaldie," who, having happened to fall in with him the evening previous to the battle, remarked to him, that he (Stewart) being a stout fellow, might be singled out in the approaching conflict, and therefore recommended him to " put a horse-shoe in the crown of his bonnet," which being attended to, was the means of saving his life, as shall be afterwards shown. The eventful morning arrived, and the Highland army moved from the Moor of Kinbuck to the scene of action. The march, in order that they might obtain possession of the heights before Argyll, was rapid, and proved successful. Mar's lines were hardly formed, before a volley from the " red-coats " brought down a number of Highlanders, and, among the number, the Chief of Clanranald, when the right wing rushed forward with a terrific yell to the onset, with Glengarry at their head. The Highland ranks being rather irregular at the moment of collision with the bayonets of their opponents, and Stewart being a tall stout man, and on the right of the front line, he was instantly singled out by a dragoon, who rode at him full speed, and before Stewart's attention could be directed towards him, a blow from his sabre brought Stewart to his knees; yet, by an effort of strength and agility, he recovered in time to disable and repel his antagonist. Stewart's bonnet having dropt off in the scuffle, he witnessed the happy effects of having paid due regard to Balhaldie's advice, for he found that the horse-shoe had done him good service in warding his sconce from the blow which brought him to his knees, and which the dragoon had so heartily and powerfully dealt, as almost to cut the metal through. Stewart soon refitted his head with the simple yet serviceable head-gear, and joined the mellé of death. He was soon attacked by another dragoon, but this one he saw coming, and was prepared. A single parry and thrust was all that was found necessary to make his assailant drop from his saddle on the earth. A minute or two afterwards, when the whole left wing of the red-coats was on the point of retreat, Stewart observed two or three robust Highlanders, bareheaded, in the centre of the detested red-coats, back to back, dealing death around them. Fearing his hardy countrymen must inevitably be discomfited and slain, with such fearful odds against and around them, he rushed forward with his sword, dirk, and target, and striking to the right and left at the same moment, soon opened his way ; and some more Highlanders coming up to their aid, the whole of the scarlet circle was cut to pieces-quarter being neither asked nor given. Thus far, all went well with our hero ; but in the pursuit, and near to the farm-house of Stonehill, poor Stewart fell from a musket-shot passing through his thigh. And here he lay until he was fortunately picked up by the victorious wing to which he belonged, on their return to the battle-field in the evening. He shortly afterwards recovered. Some years after this, Stewart, through the influence of his Jacobitical friends, obtained a lease of the farm already mentioned, and which he continued to hold till his death. At this sequestered muirland spot, several incog. meetings of the feudal Chiefs are believed to have been held previous to and during the rebellion of 1745; and here, according to our authority, several arrangements were made with the low country Lairds, friendly to the enterprise. "Auld Calzie," however, was not out himself in this last attempt to restore the exiled Stewarts ; but his two eldest sons were in all the engagements, and both died on the Moor of Culloden. From this time, excessive grief for his sons, and disappointment on account of the issue of the enterprise which began so prosperously-together with the news of the dreadful cold-blooded carnage among his countrymen by the Duke of Cumberland, and the disarming act-acted so powerfully upon Calzie's mind, that he fell into an incurable despondency, which gradually impaired his mental faculties, besides wasting his robust frame. Time, however, brought him partially to health of body, but his mind continued imbecile. He survived until 1762, and died at the age of four-score. We shall add an anecdote of young Rob Roy, in one of his reckless plundering excursions to better his fortune, in which Calzie was concerned, and which happened immediately before the " Forty-five." A portion of Calzie's black cattle were one morning amissing, and their owner was at last persuaded that they had been lifted, although he wondered that the whole, instead of a part, had not been taken. The neighbouring farmers and their shepherds being warned, set off for the different passes to the north to obtain information, while Calzie, who had always his " ain think," took a southward route by Doune. Here meeting with an old acquaintance and kinsman, he informed him of his loss, adding, that all but himself had gone north in pursuit of the harryers. "North!" exclaimed his friend, while he buckled on his weapons, " Tat tam scoundrel Rob Oig gaed ower the Brig o' Doune this mornin' wi' a hale drove, an' you may be sure yours was amang them. He has nae a cloot o' his ain, an' deil ane will trust him a fardin's worth." There was not a moment to lose. Calzie, laying his hand on the basket of his brand, started to his feet, and the two were mounted and off presently, Rob with his drove were readily traced by the Fords of Frew to Kippen, and thence by the high pathway towards Campsie, in the vicinity of which they were overtaken by their pursuers. After some merited reproach on Calzie's part towards the young reiver, he was permitted to select his own cattle from the rest of the spulzie, with which he immediately returned homewards ; but they had gone only a short way back, when, whom should they meet, riding forward with the utmost haste and fury, but Calzie's own neighbours, with others from Strathallan, who at the same time had been similarly treated, and having got the right scent, were hastening to the rescue of their cattle from the hands of the reivers. Redoubling their haste on obtaining additional information, an hour had scarcely elapsed when they appeared in Calzie's rear with the whole " drove," and Rob and his four men prisoners. A long consultation was then held how" " young Rob " should be disposed of. Calzie, "for his father's sake," begged his release, on promise of amendment. The more furious Strathallan "lallanders" were for prompt justice at the first tree, while the more rational and peaceably disposed preferred committing Rob and his assistants to the care of the authorities at Stirling. But Rob, "deevil that he was," had the policy to bare his breast, and invite some of them to shoot him on the spot, rather than that he should be committed to the custody of red-coats. The hated name " red-coat," old as he was, roused Calzie. He instantly drew his claymore, and vowed that that should not be while he lived ; and every Highlander present, following his example, was instantly at his back. The consequence was, that after a severe reprimand from Calzie, Rob Oig was permitted to escape ; the irregulars, who carried scythes, hay-forks, and other such weapons, having lowered their tone for prompt justice, on so sudden an appearance of naked swords and Highland wrath ; and the several parties singling out their own cattle from " the drove," departed for their homes, with very little courtesy shewn towards each other. | Stewart, James in Calziebohalzie (I21767)
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| 3866 | James is shown as a son of "J. Prangley and Betty" - LDS member submitted. Match it uncertain. | Prangley, James (I12835)
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| 3867 | James Jr was residing with his parents in 1841 (age 5) and 1851 (age 15), but not in 1861. It is not known if he died or moved away. | Gillespie, James (I6890)
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| 3868 | James m. 29 JUL 1820 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland to Mary Stewart with James of Balquhidder parish and Mary of Callander parish. James is recorded in Stewarts of the South in very flattering terms as follows: "(James) has one son who is a minor and pays £260 of rent. This James Stewart is one of the best managers of a farm of any in this country and keeps excellent cattle - as to character, he as a man it surpasses that of the farmer for generosity and humanity. Here the stranger finds hospitality and the poor and needy shelter & relief. He is an ornament to his Clan in many respects." He is recorded in Mitchell's MIs as follows: "James STEWART, farmer (at) Laggan (in) Strathyre, died SEP 1852, wife Mary STEWART predeceased him." In 1841, at age 75, James Stewart, was residing at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland with his children. Also residing with him was 40 year old Donald Stewart and 10 year old Duncan Stewart working as farm hands. In 1851, at age 86, James Stewart was residing at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his children. He was employed as a farmer of 1500 acres of pasture and 20 acres of hill. Also residing with him was 57 year old Catherine Stewart, servant, and several other servants. ---------- 29 James STEWART, farmer (at) Laggan (in) Strathyre, died SEP 1852, wife Mary STEWART predeceased him, brother William STEWART (at) Ardoch Mill (in) Strathyre, died 23 APR 1860 (family: Christina 12 MAR 1881, Robert farmer (at) Laggan, died 24 NOV 1900 (his wife Janet STEWART 26 NOV 1880, son Peter farmer (at) Immervoulin, died 15 APR 1935), John farmer (at) Laggan, 29 MAR 1911 (his wife Helen MACKAY 25 JAN 1917, son James farmer (at) Laggan died 5 MAR 1935)). 32 (next to 31) John STEWART, died (at) Laggan (in) Strathyre 29 MAR 1911, wife Helen MCKAY, died there 25 JAN 1917, youngest son James died there 15 MAR 1935, youngest daughter Sarah 19 MAY 1967. | Stewart, James of Laggan (I16458)
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| 3869 | James married and had children in Elginshire. | Anderson, James Hector (I333)
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| 3870 | James married his cousin Elizabeth Stuart. (Kinfauns) James MacLagan, born 16th May 1788, son of James M., minister of Blair Atholl; licensed by the Presbytery of Glasgow 9th June 1813; ordained (assistant and successor) to Auchtergaven 25th Nov 1813; presented by William, Earl of Mansfield, 1st March, translated and admitted 10th May 1821. Joined the Free Church in 1843; minister of Kinfauns Free Church, 1843-6; appointed Professor of Divinity in Free Church College, Aberdeen, 1846; D.D. (St. Andrews, 13th Dec 1851); died 29th Dec 1852. He married (1) 25th Aug 1819, Elisabeth (died 3rd May 1824) daughter of John Stuart, D.D., minister of Luss, and had issue -- Catherine Mary, born 19th Aug 1820, died Oct 1835; Susan, born 2nd June 1822, died 24th June 1834; (2) 3rd March 1834 Katherine (died 25th April 1891) daughter of Alexander Stormonth of Kinclune and had issue... [who are not Stewart descendants are not accounted for here]. | MacLagan, Rev. Dr. James (I9291)
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| 3871 | James may be the "Dr. Stewart of Glasgow" mentioned in the testimony of Robert Stewart in Buchany from the Glassingall Court of Session Papers (1849-1856) or it could refer to his older brother, Alexander: "Declared that he was personally acquainted with Alexander Stewart late tenant in Carse of Cambus who is now at Blairdrummond Moss and that he was also acquainted with his father James Stewart who was tenant in Carse of Cambus, and was buried in Kilmadock Churchyard in 1826. That he also knew John Stewart Merchant in Kippen, who was the brother of James last mentioned, and the father of Dr Stewart of Glasgow, and John Graham Stewart also in Glasgow. Declares that the father of John and James above mentioned was Hugh Stewart, who was first a tenant in Ballacaish, under Mr Stewart of Craigton, which adjoins Annat, and afterwards in Carse of Cambus, and that Hugh is also buried in Kilmdaock Churchyard. That Hugh Stewart was first married to Margaret Buchanan, who was the mother of John Stewart in Kippen, and second to Janet [Duncandow] who was the mother of Janet Stewart in Carse of Cambus. That Hugh Stewart was son of John Stewart tenant first in Ballacaish aforesaid, and afterwards in Lendrick which was one of the forfeited farms on the Perth estate." James has not been found in later public records. Some online genealogies claim he was James Fogo Stewart who died in Glasgow in 1890, however we have yet to see evidence to support this claim. | Stewart, James (I21744)
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| 3872 | James Mhor Stewart was born illegitimately about 1510, probably at the family estate of Baldorran. His exact date and place of birth is not known. His mother is unknown. His byname "Mhor" (pronounced "vore") means "big." He may have acquired the byname to differentiate him from his same-named lawful half-brother. Until recently, James was believed to have been 4th of Baldorran. In 2021, professional researcher, Gordon MacGregor, (The Red Book of Scotland) discoverd documents proving that Walter Stewart, 3rd of Baldorran actually had two sons named James, one lawful and the other natural (illegitimate). The lawful son inherited and later sold Baldorran, while this son, the natural one, resided in Port of Lochearn. Duncan Stewart (1739) says: "Walter had likewise a natural son, James, who was legitmated under the Great Seal in 1533, and the father is then alive, as he is designed simply, Filius natural, Walter Stewart, de Baldorran. "James was served heir to Walter Stewart of Baldorran, his father, in the year 1575. He married ___ Stewart, daughter to Patrick Stewart in Glenbucky, and left issue, 1 William, who died without lawful succession, 2 Alexander, first of Ardvorlich, 3 John, of whom Annat, 4 James Oig, and 5 Patrick." James' same-named lawful brother disposed of the family estate of Baldorran and lost the hereditary ballieship of Balquhidder after three generations. James is recorded as having resided in Port of Lochearn (later renamed to St. Fillans) at the east end of Loch Earn. James married his first cousin, a daughter of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, with whom he had four children. Her name is not known. James also had a natural son, Patrick, by an unknown MacLaren mistress. As natural sons were usually either born pre-or post-lawful marriage, then, assuming John's wife did not die prematurely, it's more likely that Patrick was born prior to James' marriage. Patrick is said to have received a life lease for the farm of Lednascridan about 1533, however as Patrick could not have been an adult to receive property in 1533, and as this date coincides with the legitimizing of James' own birth, then it would seem more likely that Patrick was born about 1533 and that he may have received a promise of Lednascridan at his birth to be fulfilled upon reaching adulthood. (See notes on Patrick for more information.) | Stewart, James Mhor in Port of Lochearn (I16609)
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| 3873 | James moved to Clapham, Yorkshire, England and married a woman named Louisa. Stewarts of the South says that James became "a clark in London." According to Mrs. Stewart of Milton's Account, "James, another uncle of mine, left there [Glen Finglas] and went to England, and was factor on properties in Lancashire. His daughter married the Honourable Viscount Peel, Lord Ashton." (This would appear to be Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, MP and Speaker of the House of Commons, 3 AUG 1829 to 24 OCT 1912 who is recorded as having married Adelaide Dugdale and having had a son William Wellesley Peel, 2nd Viscount Peel, later Earl Peel, b 1929. Mrs Stewart of Milton's claim here is hard to fathom: that a Viscount would marry a clerk's daughter who descended from a farming family in Glen Finglas. However, the daughter in question was her first-cousin, so one would think she'd have first-hand knowledge, despite the fact that she had at least 24 Stewart surnamed first-cousins (and an unknown number of first-cousins by her aunts who married non-Stewarts whom we are not tracking.) It seems far more likely that one of these daughters married someone in the employ of the Viscount, rather than the Viscount himself. James and his family have not been found in census records after 1851 and may have emigrated. | Stewart, James (I16416)
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| 3874 | James moved to Glasgow with his wife, Mary, and they had a family there. Then they moved to Holyoke, Massachusetts along with some of Mary's sisters. James died back in Ireland while on a visit there. | Wright, James William (I21029)
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| 3875 | James never married nor had children. | Stuart, James (I25102)
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| 3876 | James never married nor had children. James is found in 1841 residing in Glenogle with his parents and brothers. James is found in 1851 residing at Glenogle with his widowed mother and brothers Archibald and Donald. In 1861 James was residing at Glenogle with his mother and brother Donald (transcribed as "Steward"). James is not found in 1871 and is presumed to have died. | Stewart, James (I16464)
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| 3877 | James of The Glens. | Stewart, James nan Gleann (I16585)
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| 3878 | James presumably died young, prior to the birth of his same-named brother in 1789. | Stewart, James (I16441)
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| 3879 | James Reddoch was Burgess of Stirling, Royal Comptroller of Scotland for King James IV, and Laird of Cultibragan. | Reidheugh, James 1st of Tulliechettill and Cultibraggan Comptroller of Scotland (I13406)
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| 3880 | James resided in Callander and never married. | Stewart, James (I16421)
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| 3881 | James resided in Cuill and was known as "Seamas na Coille", which means "James (of) the Woods (Cuill)". He resided at the farmstead called Tighnacoil, which means "house of the woods". Family tradition accords James with the patronymic of "McTavish McAlester", which is difficult to interpret. It literally means "son of Thomas (who was in turn) son of Alexander". But James' father's name was not Thomas although his grandfather's name was Alexander. His patronymic should be "mac Seamas" (or "mac Sheamais" or "mac Hamish") which means "son of James", followed by "mac Alasdair". "McTavish" may be an erroneous record for "McHamish". However, another intriguing interpretation arises when we note that one of the founders of the North West Company was Simon McTavish (along with Robert Grant who is mentioned above in connection with the Moray branch of the Cuilt Stewarts). It's possible that James was maternally descended from the McTavish family by means not so far known to us. This possibility remains the prospect of future research. James was a Loyalist soldier who served in the 42nd Highland Regiment, also known as the Blackwatch. He fought with the Hanovarians in 1745 and his broadsword is now in the military museum in Edinburgh Castle. He retired with the rank of Captain and died in 1796. | Stewart, Capt. James McTavish McAlasdair 2nd in Cuilt (I16582)
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| 3882 | James Russell McNaughton was born in San Fernando, Los Angeles, California, USA. He moved to Alhambra, California, USA, where he was a Medical Doctor. He married and had children. | McNaughton, James Russell MD (I10787)
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| 3883 | James served as a Major in the 61st Regiment. | Johnson, Maj. James (I8306)
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| 3884 | James served in WWII. | Harold, James McMahon (I7593)
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| 3885 | James Spiller was a lawyer, born in Ireland, where he married an unknown woman and had a family of children. He abandoned his first family and came to North Carolina, USA, where he married Margaret Stewart, without telling her that he was already married. He never had children with Margaret. Some years later, his original wife and children followed him to America and tracked him down. He then abandoned Margaret and returned to his first wife. Margaret was ostricized by her father, possibly because of this and died s few years later. In 1790, James Spiller was residing in Sampson, North Carolina, USA with 1 male over 16 4 females 32 slaves From the 1790 census we can conclude that he was living back with his first wife with whom he had three daughters. | Spiller, James (Planter) (I14462)
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| 3886 | James Steuart was born in 1755 in Maryland, USA. According to Sprigg family records, he was born in Annapolis and was educated in Scotland, presumably in medicine. James is described in Stewarts of the South as follows: "As far as I can learn this James of Balchallan altho born in America was one of the most friendly & generous gentleman of the name of Stewart of the Ardvurlich descendants and had the means to support his generosity - He left three brothers the oldest of them [David] came home and was claiming the Estate of Balchallan [against his neice, Sophia Home-Steuart] but was rejected. Another of them was m. to a niece of the celebrated & Gallant Gen Washington." (sic) James did not have brother who was married to a niece of General George Washington, however his brother, Dr. Charles Steuart of Annapolis married Elizabeth Calvert whose sister was married to the stepson of General George Washington. This, perhaps, may be the source of the confusion. James was a physician, with a practice in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. He served during The Revolutionary War and owned a slave plantation at Sparrow's Point, Maryland, which he acquired in 1798 through his wife, Rebecca Sprigg, who inherited it from her father Richard Sprigg, a large slave plantation owner. "James Steuart was "a hot rebel...though afterwards a strong Federalist." (Wikipedia) In 1778, he is on the list of those who swore an oath of fidelity, presumably to the new United States government after the American Revolution. James followed the traditional Scottish naming pattern for his children with the sole exception of his second daughter. --- The following newspaper article from the day reveals much of the community's attitude toward's slavery. Trigger warning: this article contains descriptive language of entitlement to own fellow human beings: "Anne-Arundel county, Head of South River, May 21, 1788 TEN POUNDS REWARD Ran away, the 14th day of April, last, a negro man named Peter, the property of Dr. James Steuart, and legally hired to the subscriber for one year. Peter is five feet six or seven inches high, about forty-five years of age, and grey headed, had on when he went away, a grey fearnought jacket, red [illegible]-thick breeches, [illegible] shirt, yarn stockings, old shoes, and an old felt hat; he is remarkably fond of a banjor, which he often carries with him when on visits, has been used to waiting and jobbing, professes ditching and sawing at the whip saw. He is well acquainted in the following neighbourhoods, viz ~~~urky Island, on Patuxent river, Doden, on South-river, West river, the Swamp, at and about Mr. Stephen Steward’s shipyard, Annapolis and Baltimore town. He is an artful fellow and may endeavour to pass for a free man, and change his cloaths and name. I therefore forewarn all persons at their peril, from employing, harbouring, or concealing the said negro.- Whoever takes up and secures the said negro, to so that I may get him again, shall receive four pounds, if taken thirty miles from home, six pounds, if out of the state, the above reward, including what the law allows, paid by RICHARD HIGGINS." (£10 in 1780 is roughly equivalent to £1800, $2200 USD, $2700 CDN, $3100 AUS in 2022.) | Steuart, Lt. Col. Dr. James MD of Sparrows Point (I14707)
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| 3887 | James Stewart died in 1824 at age 23 believed to be unmarried and without children. The later Bernard Stewart's research shows this James as the father of another James Stewart born in 1821 who later owned the granite quarry in Aberdeen. However Bernard's assertion is probably incorrect and is based on a mistaken connection with the Stewart family from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, who founded Stuart & Co. Granolithic, a granite construction company in Edinburgh. | Stewart, James (I16265)
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| 3888 | James Stewart in Calziebohalzie had two sons who were killed at Culloden in 1745. Their names are not recorded. There is a testament for Catherine McRuer, who died in 1750, relict of Alexander Stewart in Calziebohalzie. He would be the right age and location to be one of the two sons who died in 1745. The testament also identifies a Patrick Stewart in Calziebohalzie, suggested here as a brother to Alexander. The Testament Dative and Inventory of the Household Plenishing Corns, Hay and Cattle which pertained and belonged to the deceased Catherine McRuar Relict of Alexander Stewart in Calziebohalzie within the parish of Kilmadock and Commisariot of Dunblane the time of her Decease which was in the month of ______Faithfully made and given up by John Stewart in Berryhill which John Stewart is Deceased in only Executor - Dative quat Creditor to the said Defunct for payment and satisfaction to him of the sum of sixteen pound and thirteen shilling Scots money expended and ____ by him on the Defuncts funeral conform to a particular Accomp and Vouchers thereof produced whereupon he made faith as use is As Also for payment of the expenses of Confirmation And that by Decree of the Commissary Depute of the said Commissariot on the twenty this day of August left as an act or decree dative made ______ _____. Those pertained and belonged to the said Defunct ___ of the deceased foresaid the Household Corns, Hay and Cattle aftermentioned. As the same were sold by public ____ to the persons afternamed at Calzbhalzie upon the twenty ninth da of August last by the said Executor in virtue of a warrant from the Commissary of the said Commissariot viz: In primis to George Shearer in Lundie a Sub at Twelve Shillings. Item to Do. A pan a ladle three logs and some spoons one pound and shilling. Item. John Shaw in Craigtown at pot at Three Pounds six shilling eight pennies George Shearer in Lundie a Ch___ and a Boat? One pound twelve shilling. Item John Clark in Calziebohalzie an old little box four shilling six pennies. George Shearer in Lundie a Churn and ________ eight shilling. Ditto a bason at three shilling. Ditto a cow hyde at one pound twelve Shilling. Archibal McRuer in Calziebhalzie a _____ eight shilling and six pennies . Ditto an old boat one shilling and six pennies. George Shearer two barrows five shilling six pennies. Mary McRuer in Calzibohalzie a girdle nine shilling. Isobel McAree some steps of an old Church six pennies . Patrick Stewart in Calzibohalzie a pair of combs six shilling. George Shearer a little wheel twelve shilling. Ditto two _____ two shilling. George Shearer Boat and a Bowin Nine Shilling. Dito two hens and a Cock ten shilling. Ditto three stools three shilling. Elizabeth Buchannan in Calziebhalzie a two doors one pound seventeen shilling. Donald Mcruer in Calzibhollazie a crook and tongs. One pound eighteen shilling. George Sherarer a pir blankets two ___and some other old bed clothes. Two pound. Seven shilling. Ditto two old sacks Seven shilling. Ditto a _____ shilling. Patrick Stewart in Calzibohalzie two ____ and a bed at two pound two shilling. George Shearer a moter stone four shilling. Ditto some old Creels two shilling. Ditto a cow and a quey stick twenty pound three shilling and four pennies. Ditto another Cow and quey stick twenty seven pound. George Shearer a two year old bull. Six pound thirteen shilling four pennies. Ditto the growing corns, beans and hay thirty six pound. Ditto six cow _____six shilling. Ditto __________ an old hoock and two formed sticks sixteen shilling to Ditto a ……and a Knife Eight Shilling . Confirmed 15th December 1750 George Shearer in Wester Lundie Cautioner. | Stewart, Alexander in Calziebohalzie (I21795)
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| 3889 | James Stewart in Calziebohalzie had two sons who were killed at Culloden in 1745. Their names are not recorded. There is a testament for Catherine McRuer, who died in 1750, relict of Alexander Stewart in Calziebohalzie. He would be the right age and location to be one of the two sons who died in 1745. The testament also identifies a Patrick Stewart in Calziebohalzie, suggested here as a brother to Alexander. The testament of Alexander Stewart, 1st of Glassingall, 1742, lists "By Patrick? Stewart in Callibohally (Calziebohalzie) …Donald McKinlay younger for bill 16 October 1740 payable at…" | Stewart, Patrick in Calziebohalzie (I21796)
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| 3890 | James Stewart in Glenfinglas is listed with his sons, Johne, Duncane and Alester, in the 1586 Bond of Manrent to Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy for the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. It is presumed that all three of these sons died before their grandfather, Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, or they would have been eligible to inherit Glenbuckie. Either that or they were illegitimate. | Stewart, John (I21410)
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| 3891 | James Stewart in Glenfinglas is listed with his sons, Johne, Duncane and Alester, in the 1586 Bond of Manrent to Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy for the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. It is presumed that all three of these sons died before their grandfather, Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, or they would have been eligible to inherit Glenbuckie. Either that or they were illegitimate. | Stewart, Duncan (I21411)
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| 3892 | James Stewart in Glenfinglas is listed with his sons, Johne, Duncane and Alester, in the 1586 Bond of Manrent to Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy for the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. It is presumed that all three of these sons died before their grandfather, Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, or they would have been eligible to inherit Glenbuckie. Either that or they were illegitimate. | Stewart, Alastair (I21412)
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| 3893 | James Stewart in Glenfinglas is recorded in The Ardvorlich History as "the first person of the name of Stewart actually settled in Glenfinglas." He is mentioned in 1575 in the special Retour of his cousin, James Stewart of Baldofran (Baldorran), in the lands of Emyrcrethan and Croftintarry in Glenfinglas. (Their exact locations are unknown.) James is next mentioned in a Bond of Manrent from 1586 to Duncan Campbell of Glenorchey for the murder of John Macolchallum Comrie, along with several of James' brothers and first-cousins. He is also listed with the following sons: 1. Johne, 2. Duncane and 3. Alester Stewartis Duncan Stewart (1739), says the following in reference to James' father, Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie: "Patrick married, first, a daughter of Lecky of that Ilk, secondly, he married a daughter to Edmonstron of Broich. He had twelve sons that came to maturity, but died himself without issue, only the eldest left a daughter...." We know Patrick had an illegitimate son, Walter, who outlived him. But the rest of his lawful sons and grandchildren (save one granddaughter who married her cousin, Alexander Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie) must have died before him or else they would have inherited Glenbuckie. Instead we see Glenbuckie passing latterally to Patrick's younger brother, Duncan, who became 3rd of Glenbuckie. In 1586, we have the afformentioned Bond of Manrent between Alexander Stewart, 4th of Glenbuckie and what appears to be several of his kin to Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy, for the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. The sons of Alexander are easily identifiable in the list of names, as is Walter Stewart, natural son of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie. The remainder are James Stewart in Glenfinglas and his three sons and "Johne Dow Stewart, son to Patrik Stewart in Dallielaggane." Dallanlaggan was the principal residence in Glen Buckie, thus it would appear that "Patrik Stewart in Dallielaggane" is Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, and Johne Dow is his son. This would seem to indicate that all the persons named in the bond are sons or grandsons of either Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie, or his brother, Duncan Stewart, 3rd of Glenbuckie. As such, we suggest that James Stewart in Glenfinglas must be from the same family and would be another one of the previously unidentified sons of Patrick Stewart, 2nd of Glenbuckie. As Patrick and Duncan would have been in their 70s at this time, it would appear that they did not take part in the murder of John MacOlchallum Comrie. | Stewart, James in Glenfinglas (I21409)
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| 3894 | James Stewart is buried in Zion United Church Cemetery, St. Anicet, Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada. | Stewart, James Wallace (I24975)
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| 3895 | James Stewart is buried with his wife and son Archibald Stewart in Kirkwall Cemetery, West Flamborough, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada. Canadian death records show that he was born 11 Nov 1780 in Thornhill, Kincardine, Perthshire, Scotland. This birth does not match with Kincardine parish records. The closest matches are listed below. As James was 32 when he married Robina Horn and named his first son after her father, Archibald Horn, then it seems likely he had a previous marriage with a son named after his own father. The only candidate for such a family in the Kincardine OPR is: "James Stewart and Margaret Stewart - Moss, 1804 Septr 9, William, son to James Stewart and Margt Stewart, Moss." They had only the one child. Unverified online trees suggest that James Stewart was the son of Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher in Boquapple (one of the 6 possible candidates below). Boquapple is near Thornhill, but no James with a son, Walter, has been found in Kincardine between 1800-1812. (A Y-DNA candidate from this line would not likely be able to help us identify which, if any, of the following families is the correct one, unless the DNA came back to not match the Stewarts of Balquhidder at all.) According to Canadian records, James last three children were born in Scotland although no records have been found of their births. According to family records, James' wife, Robina, died in 1831 in Edinburgh, so the family may have moved from Falkirk to Edinburgh prior to emigrating. Marriage and birth records show James and his family in Beverly, West Flamborough, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada by at least 1842. ------- Stewarts of the South presents us with the following leads, none of which are an exact match: From the Letter Stewarts (Ardvorlich IV) This family has not been otherwise accounted for and is a viable candidate. This family originated in Rednock in Port of Menteith. It's possible that James' birth was in PoM, not in Thornhill. Alexander Stewart his brother a Cotton manufacturer two sons same line in Glasgow well doing - James Stewart brother to the above Duncan & Donald Tacksman in Tinich estate of Radnaick Port parish 1st John Stewart his son Tacksman and Maltman in parish of Kippen estate of Gartmore, Stirlingshire - 4 sons minors 2d James Stewart his Brother Thornhill B Drmd estate Down parish four sons minors 3 line John Stewart Tacksman Ward of Goodie Erskine of Cardny Port parish at home £140 From the Stewarts of Dalveich (Ardvorlich VII) (This family has not been otherwise accounted for and is a viable candidate.) 1st line Alexander Stewart Feuer in Thornhill village Down parish four sons 1 Alexander a Wright in Callander one son a minor 2d Duncan a Journeyman wright 3d James a Journeyman wright 4d Daniel with his father a minor From the Bain Stewarts in Auchnahard (Annat II) (This family has not been otherwise accounted for and is a viable candidate.) 2 line Archibald Stewart Noriston near Thornhill Noriston was part of the estate of Nori Down parish From the Stewarts in Muirlaggan (Glenbuckie II) (This family has not been otherwise accounted for and is a viable candidate.) 2 line Patrick mac Ross mhic Pharick had two sons called Donach Rioch & Iain Riach 1 of them Duncan a good soldier a Tacksman of Lianach Glenbuckie left two sons 1 son a moss Laird flanders Moss Summerline an industrious man hath two sons with himself 2 son Duncan his brother a workman village of Thornhill Down parish four sons minors From the Stewarts of Glenogle (Gartnafuaran V) (This family has been fully accounted for and is not a match.) 2 line Patrick mac Ross mhic Pharick had two sons called Donach Rioch & Iain Riach 1 of them Duncan a good soldier a Tacksman of Lianach Glenbuckie left two sons 1 son a moss Laird flanders Moss Summerline an industrious man hath two sons with himself 2 son Duncan his brother a workman village of Thornhill Down parish four sons minors (The Appendix to Stewarts of the South has no viable leads.) -------- All but the last of the following families are candidates for James' birth. All are from the Kincardine OPR. At present, there is insufficient evidence to prefer any one of them. John Stewart and Mary Mitchell - Thornhill MARRIAGE 1764 July 21st John Stewart and Marry Mitchell both in this parish listed for proclamation in order to marriage. BIRTHS *The first is a possible or to John Stewart/Isobel Doig* 1769 Janry 1st James, son to John Stewart Shoemaker, Thornhill. 1772 Aug 9 Margt, daugr to John Stewart Mary Mitchel, Thornhill. 1776 Septr 29 ___, to John Stewar(t) and Mary Mitchell, Thornhill. OR John Stewart and Isobel Doig - Thornhill MARRIAGE 1768 Jany 23 John Stewart and Isobel Doig both in this parish listed for proclamation, were proclaimed and married. BIRTHS *The first is a possible or to John Stewart/Mary Mitchell* 1769 Janry 1st James, son to John Stewart Shoemaker, Thornhill. 1772 Aug 16 Walter, son to John Stewart and Isobel Doig, Thornhill. 1774 July 9 John, son to John Stewart and ___ Doig, Thornhill. 1783 Jany 22 David, son to John Stewart and Isobel Doig, Thornhill Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher - Bowhapple MARRIAGE 1775 Janry 7th Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher both parishioners. BIRTHS 1776 Janry 20 ___, s/o Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher, Bowhapple. 1777 Decr 14 Alexr, son to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher, Bowhapple. 1779 Decr 10 Robert, son to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher, Bowhapple. 1781 Decr 13 James, son to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher, Bowhapple. 1783 Decr 19 Charles, son to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher. 1785 Octr 23 John, son to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher. 1788 Janry 6 Ann, daugr to Walter Stewart and Janet Fisher, Bowhaple. James Stewart and Isobell Dunn - Thornhill MARRIAGE 1778 May 16 James Stewart in this parish and Isobel Dun in Dunblane. BIRTHS 1779 May 17 ___, daugr to James Stewart and ___. 1781 July 15 Helen, daugr to James Stewart and Isobell Dunn, Thornhill. 1783 Novr 16, James son to James Stewart and Isobel Dunn. Peter Stewart and Janet McGrigor - Daldoran 1782 April 25 Jas, son to Peter Stewart and Janet McGrigor, Daldoran. A possible 1784 Febry 8 Robt, son to Peter Stewart and ___. (There was another contemporary Peter Stewart in Daldoran who married Mary McGregor.) John Stewart and Jean Stewart - Dript Moss 1786 Septr 17 Alexr, son to John and Jean Stewarts, Dript Moss. 1788 Novr 12 James, son to John Stewart and Jean Stewart, Dript Moss. (He died in 1801.) | Stewart, James in Thornhill and Falkirk (I26250)
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| 3896 | James Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South as: "There was another son of Duncan Og, called James, formerly tenant in Ardchechnacnocan [in] Callander parish, part of Burrel Drummond's estate, who left three sons, [namely] Angus, Duncan, and Patrick." The births of Angus and Duncan are easily identifiable in parish records, however no record has been found for Patrick's birth. | Stewart, James in Ardcheanochdan (I16604)
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| 3897 | James Stewart is found in the 1851 census residing with Daniel Stewart and Christian McNab. His relationship to them is not given. He's too young to be their child. He's exactly the right age to be their grandchild by their first son, Daniel, who has not been found in later records and is presumed to have died before the 1851 census. | Stewart, James (I26144)
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| 3898 | James Stewart is mentioned in Stewarts of the South in a reference regarding his son John: "his father being the occasion of keeping the Estate [of Ardvorlich]." This reference would seem to imply that James was the manager (factor) of the estate of Ardvorlich. | Stewart, James Factor of Ardvorlich (I16615)
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| 3899 | James Stewart is presented in the following testament: "Testament of James Stewart in Wester Auchtow who died in December of 1684 given up by Alexander Stewart in Glenogil in the name and on behalf of Alexander and Isabel Stewart, children of the defunct. Debts were owed by the deceased Alexander Stewart, brother of the defunct and also Duncan Stewart in Ballimeanoch and James Stewart in Glentarff." The children of James in Auchtow were not given into the care of anyone else and must therefore have been adults at the time of their father's death and must have been born no later than 1664. James must therefore have been born no later than about 1640. With James having both a brother and a son named Alexander, onomastics would favour that James' father was also named Alexander. | Stewart, James (I16460)
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| 3900 | James Stewart resided primarily at McCorriston in Kilmadock pairish. He served as Chamberlain to the Earl Moray in which capacity he functioned as overseer of Doune Castle. In 1690 he was appointed Justice of the Peace for Perthshire. "He was in the regiment commanded by Lord William Murray sent to Inverary to secure the Duke of Argyll's forfeited estates and was wounded in an ambush by a party of Camerons in which several other local gentlemen were killed." (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) James' marriage to Elizabeth Buchanan was not very popular with the Buchanans. They charged that she had married beneath her station. However the marriage was approved by her uncle, Lord Cardross, which settled other family members' concerns. Duncan Stewart (1739) says: "James of Ardvorlich married Elizabeth, only daughter to John, last Laird of Buchanan, by his first lady, Mary, daughter to Henry, Lord Cardross. By her he had 1 Robert, now of Ardvorlich, 2 Alexander, 3 David, 4 William, and several daughters." Duncan Stewart does not mention James' son, James Stewart of McCorriston. | Stewart, James 4th of Ardvorlich Chamberlain to the Earl Moray (I16495)
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