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6901	William Steuart was born in 1754 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the fourth son of slave plantation owner and politician George H. Steuart. He was raised at Dodon, the family plantation on the South River, near Annapolis, Maryland. Career As a young man Steuart served as clerk to the two Judges of the Land Office, his father George H. Steuart and Benedict Swingate Calvert, who was the illegitimate son of Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore, the third Proprietor Governor of Maryland. The Steuart family's interests were closely linked to those of the ruling Calvert family, and in 1770 there was a disagreement between the upper and lower houses in the Maryland Assembly over the size of fees to be collected by the Land Office. After collecting fees that were larger than those designated by the lower house, Steuart was jailed. In response to this Governor Robert Eden prorogued the assembly, freed Steuart, and removed him from the assembly's jurisdiction. The question of proprietarial fees was to cause considerable discontent among Marylanders during the years immediately preceding the American Revolution. Revolutionary War Steuart's family was divided by the Revolution. His father George H. Steuart was a Loyalist politician who, as an ally of the ruling Calvert family, had benefited from substantial political patronage. In addition Steuart held estates in both Maryland and Scotland and, at the outbreak of war, forced to make a choice between loyalty to the Crown and backing the Revolution, he sailed to Scotland, saying that he "could not turn rebel in his old age", and pragmatically dividing his property between his sons. William Steuart accompanied his father to Scotland in 1775 and returned to Maryland after the war was over. Despite this, according to the memoirs of his nephew Richard Sprigg Steuart, William Steuart was sympathetic to Revolutionary cause. "Uncle William was mild and conciliatory, rather Republican, but with too much respect for his father to say much". After the end of the war, Steuart inherited the family estate of Dodon, on the South River, near Annapolis, Maryland. He was a founder member of the Maryland Jockey Club, re-established after the war's end on Saturday, March 1, 1783, at Mr Mann's tavern in Annapolis. Club rules were set down including that the plate given by the club should be run on the first Tuesday of November, at Annapolis, that the prize money should be "sixty guineas", and that the annual subscription should be "three guineas". The 1800 census shows William residing with himself and two other adult males with 62 slaves. William Steuart died unmarried, leaving a substantial estate in land and slaves which was apportioned among his surviving family members. His will left detailed instructions on which family members would inherit the substantial Steuart estates in Maryland. According to the memoirs of his nephew Richard Sprigg Steuart "The fifth of my grandfather's children was William, also a bachelor, [who] left a very large landed property and numerous slaves. He was our good old "Uncle Billy". He is buried at the family estate of Dodon on the South River, near Annapolis. (Wikipedia, edited to remove biased santizing language regarding slavery) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Steuart_(planter) --------------------- Will of William Steuart Dated 18 Apr 1831, Probated 6 Nov 1838 James Steuart(brother of William) - note that Wm. is leaving property to his family instead of to him (by his own request) · George Hume Steuart of Baltimore o All lands in Anne Arundel County on both sides of the road from London Town to South River Church and extending as far west as public road from Muddy Creek at South River Church to “Harwood’s Milk House” § Includes plate, furniture, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs & farm stock excludes negroes · Richard Sprigg Steuart o 3 Farms in Anne Arundel County, lying contiguous to each other, including: § Doden (440 acres) § Obligation (400 acres) § Bridge Hill (660 acres) currently occupied by nephew Edward H. Steuart § Includes all furniture, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and farm stock; implements of agriculture & personal property of all types excluding negroes · George Calvert Steuart (living at Doden) o Farm on the east side of the South River called Aberdeen (340 acres) *note - entailed on nephew, William Steuart, on his death. o All the negroes and other personal property now in his possession on the condition that he use it all to support his 2 children, Eliza Ann and Charles Steuart § May not alienate (free?) or dispose of said negroes, unless by last will/testament, otherwise, negroes and “their increase” (i.e., children) shall be passed by will to Eliza Ann and Charles upon George’s death. § VOID if they contest the will or if Richard S. Steuart not given Doden within 6 months. · Benedict Steuart [black sheep?] o Yearly allowance of $200 throughout his life [note: inflation calculator says this is equivalent to $5,696.28 in 2021] § Must release all claims against Wm. Steuart or void. § Must give up all claims to negroes once owned by him but now owned by Wm. [look for bail-out/court records/land transfers] · William Steuart (son of nephew, Charles Steuart) o Farm called Aberdeen, upon the death of George Calvert Steuart o ½-claim against Benedict o ½ Negroes once owned by Benedict but now owned by William · Other sons of Charles Steuart [black sheep #2?] (except William): large claim of ~$5000 which was held against their father Charles. Void if Charles puts in a claim. [Note: equivalent to $142,407 in 2021] · Edward H. Steuartand his present wife (residing at Bridge Hill): o Tracts of land in Calvert County purchased from Judge Wilkinson of approx. 1,080 acres for their natural lives and that of the widow/widower in trust for their children. o Executor to pay what is owed for said land ASAP so that it is unencumbered by debt. o Including all negroes currently in possession of Edward, ½ of negroes once owned by Benedict (to be passed to wife if she outlives him) o ½ of claim against Benedict (to be passed to wife if she outlives him) o To Charles and William Steuart (sons of Edward) and to their heirs “as tenants in common” once they reach age 21; if Edward dies before they reach 21, rents/income from that land shall be applied to support the children § Any claim against their father, Edward (void if any claim made by Edward or his family) § Bridge Hill must be given up to Richard S. Steuart within 6 months. § Wife of Edward must “relinquish all her right of Dower of in and to any and every tract or part of tract of land whereof her husband was seized during her coverture and which now belongs to me.” [note: coverture is the legal term that basically means all things that were owned by Edward’s wife, became the property of Edward upon their marriage; I’m going out on a limb and guessing that Bridge Hill was part of her dowery, but that William must have bailed them out or something and thereby became the owner of Bridge Hill.] · Manumit and set free slaves, Paul and Charles, sons of Hannah, formerly belonging to my brother David (died 1814). Executor charged with executing/acknowledging a deed of manumission to them [There are 2 Hannah’s on the 1864 Slave Census - Hannah Sparrow, would have been 26 at the time of William’s Death; Hannah Serricks/Sorrick would have been only 9 - perhaps Hannah Sparrow is named for her mother? - look for recording of manumission?] · George Hume Steuart of Baltimore = Executor o Give all the rest, residue & remainder of estate not already bequeathed; can sell in whole or in part. o Must pay $20,000 [$569,628 in 2021] (divided equally) to his nieces, Sophia Delprat (paid to and held and invested by her brothers, Richard Sprigg and George Hume, with principal and interest reverting to her and to be used without any “hindrance or molestation of her present or future husband,” to be divided amongst her children up on her death), Henrietta Thorndike, Elizabeth Calvert and infant son of his deceased niece Margaret Latrobe (to be paid to & held by Richard and George, invested w/ interest added to principal and to be used for his raising and education; if he dies before age 21 without children, then trust reverts to James Steuart (brother and father of all these nephews and nieces). · After all debts and legacies paid, nephew Frisby Tilghmanand niece, Susan Hollidayeach get $5,000 [$142,407 in 2021]. · All the rest, residue and remainders not already disposed of to George Hume Steuart and Richard Sprigg Steuart (divided equally) · George has 2 years to settle the estate/pay out. If he dies or resigns, Richard becomes executor Codicil (6 Nov 1834) · To George Hume Steuart- all land recently purchased from Mrs. Margret Brogden (who inherited from her brother James McCullock on his death) near London Town and also any lot or lots in London Town to which Wm. May be entitled also all personal property of every description (except negroes) that may be on said lands. · To Richard Sprigg Steuart- all that tract of land called Fingall (400 acres +/-) lying contiguous to the lands aforesaid given to Richard and also all the property of every description (except negroes) which may be on the lands. · Remainder of negroes dived amongst nephews, share and share alike (except those spoken of in will as having formerly belonged to Benedict Steuart and Edward H. Steuart, and those granted freedom) George Hume Received: All the lands on both sides of the road to London Town, extending as far west as Muddy Creek at South River Church and Harwood Milkhouse Lands recently purchased from Mrs. Margret Brogden near London Town Any lots in London Town Plus all property on that land (minus negroes) Remainder of estate once divided/dispersed Research: Land transfers to identify land owned by William Steuart in and near London Town. Richard Sprigg Received: Total of approximately 1,900 acres Doden Bridge Hill Obligation Fingall Plus all property on those farms (minus negroes) Research: Find location of Fingall, locate boundaries of each farm to compare to today. George Calvert Steuart Received: Aberdeen - 340 acres , on the east side of the South River (entailed on his nephew, William, upon his death) All the Negroes currently in his possession [note: he was living at Dodon at the time of William’s Death] Research: Find location of Aberdeen. Still standing? New name? Look up Slave Census for Aberdeen; 2021 update - likely on the east side of the South River where you’ll find Aberdeen Creek. Currently developed into housing, update research to see if an old house is there. Benedict Steuart Received: Must leave Aberdeen (see above) To receive $200/year throughout his lifetime (approx. $5,700 in 2021) Research: Where did Benedict end up? Find any liens against him by William or land purchases, etc. William Steuart Received ½-claim against Benedict ½ negroes at Aberdeen Aberdeen, upon the death of uncle George Calvert Steuart Other Sons of Charles Steuart (except William) Received: *2 other sons, Capt. George Biscoe Steuart (1817-1881) and Charles Calvert Steuart (1819-1896)* $5000 which was held against their father , void if Charles puts in a claim. NOTE: Charles died in 1836, after the last will/codicil was written, but before William himself died. Estimated for inflation = $142,407 in 2021 Edward H Steuart and his present wife Received 1080 Acres in Calvert County - held in trust for children All negroes currently in possession of Edward H. (BRIDGE HILL SLAVES) ½ of negroes once owned by Benedict ½ claim against Benedict Charles and William (sons of Edward) become tenants in common of land at age 21 OTHER NOTES: George Hume Steuart named executor George and Richard Sprigg split remainder of estate not already disposed of CODICIL states that the rest of the negroes (those from Aberdeen, Dodon and Bridge Hill already willed away) were split equally between Richard Sprigg and George Hume: “I also give and bequeat to my said nephews, share and share alike all my negroes except those spoken of in my will as having formerly belonged to Benedict Steuart, and Edward H. Steuart, and which negroes, I desire shall go as directed in my aforesaid will…”	Steuart, William of Dodon (I14655)
6902	William Stewart "obtained the lands of Balemeanach of Ardvorlich from his father in 1617." On 24 February 1645, he entered into a Bond with Patrick Campbell of Wester Ardeonaig, and died by 1 December 1648 when she is styled his relict in Bond granted to her by Alexander Murray of Strowan.(Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) Stewarts of the South refers to William as "William MacAlasdair" and mistakenly refers to him as "an uncle's son" to Major James Beag Stewart, 2nd Ardvorlich, when in fact William Stewart, 1st in Balmeanach, was James' brother.	Stewart, William MacAlasdair 1st of Balimeanach (I18794)
6903	William Stewart is estimated to have been born around 1600 presumably in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. His birth predates any ecclesiastical records of births or baptisms, thus his actual date of birth is unknown. He is presumed to have been born either in Ledcreich or Glenbuckie. His father, Patrick Stewart, and his uncle, Duncan Stewart, at some point in their lives exchanged their birthright estates of Glenbuckie and Ledcreich. We do not know if that occurred before or after William was born. In 1763, William's great-grandson, Patrick Stewart, 5th of Ledcreich, recorded his family history in which he says the following about his great-grandfather, William Stewart: “3rd. Patrick was son to William Stewart, of Ledcreich and Sronslany, by Mary his wife, daughter to Duncan McGregor, of Dumvery, cousin-german to Gregor McGregor, of that ilk, which family is now extinct. “4th. William was son to Patrick Stewart, of Glenbucky, by his wife Christian, daughter to Sir John Drummond, of Migams.” Stewart Clan Magazine says: "William Stewart born about 1600. [He] was laird of Ledcreich on Loch Voil and Stronslany, in the parish of Balquhidder, Perth. He married Mary MacGregor, daughter of Duncan MacGregor of Dermocry, 'cousin germane to Gregor MacGregor of that ilk, which family is now extinct.' [They had a] son: Patrick: m. Margaret B_____." (SCM, Tome C, Jan. 1935, vol. xii, no. 7, pp.99-100.) Gordon MacGregor (The Red Book of Scotland) says only that "William Stewart, 2nd of Ledcreich, succeeded his father in these lands and married Mary, daughter of Duncan McGregor, in Drumcharry. He was father of Patrick Stewart, 3rd of Ledcreich." Duncan Stewart (1739) does not mention William Stewart. In the Dunblane Commissariot Record - Register of Testaments 1539-1800 (SRO), there are three wills recorded for Ledcreich. These are: Duncan Stewart; 25 Jan 1665 and 6 Jan 1666; Margaret Buchanan and Patrick Stewart her husband; 22 Aug 1682; William Stewart 31 Jul 1683. Duncan Stewart (#1) is presumably the brother of William Stewart. Patrick Stewart (#2) is General Patrick Stewart, 3rd of Ledcreich. William Stewart (#3) is presumably this William Stewart, however, if the dates are correct then William outlived his son, Patrick by a year, which means that Patrick never inherited Ledcreich. This discrepency in death dates and heredity is still under investigation.	Stewart, William 2nd of Ledcreich and Stronslaney (I18800)
6904	William Stewart is listed third among the children in his father's 1818 will: "I also give and bequeath unto my son William STEWART, fifty dollars."	Stewart, William (Planter) (I18493)
6905	William Stewart is presumed to have died young prior to the birth of his same-named younger brother in 1826.	Stewart, William (I18486)
6906	William Stewart was the eldest son of James Mhor Stewart in Port of Lochearn. He died without children before 26 May 1596 when his brother, Alexander Stewart of Ardvorlich, granted a renunciation of the lands of Blarroir, in the barony of Edinbellie, to John Napier of Merchiston. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland)	Stewart, William (I18759)
6907	William Stewart was born about 1711 as the youngest son of Alexander Stewart, 4th of Ledcreich, and the youngest brother of Patrick Stewart, 5th of Ledcreich. No record of his birth has been found in the Balquhidder old parish register. The parish register is not complete for this era, so the lack of record is neither a surprise nor a concern. William's birth is estimated to have taken place about 1711, based on the recorded dates of birth of several of his siblings. Early Life William Stewart grew up on the family estate of Ledcreich on the north shore of Loch Voil in Balquhidder parish, Perthshire, Scotland. Little else is known of his early years other than that his father died in 1731 when William was about 20-years-old. At this time, William's eldest brother, Patrick Stewart, inherited the family estate of Ledcreich. As the youngest brother in the family, William would likely have worked on the family estate. William's brother Patrick became disillusioned with the state of political affairs in Scotland as secret talks were occurring around him about the possibility of a second Jacobite Rising. In 1739, Patrick Stewart sold the family estate of Ledcreich and, along with William Stewart, and several families from Argyll, emigrated to Bladen County, North Carolina, USA. Contrary to the claims of some genealogies, there is no record of William having married or having children prior to emigration. First Marriage and Family William has not been found in any written records during the 1740s. It seems most likely that he was residing on his older brother Patrick's lands during this period and was perhaps saving up money to purchase his own lands. About 1745, when William would have been in his early 30s, he married in North Carolina to Catherine Colvin, who is believed to have belonged to one of the Argyllshire families who also immigrated in 1739. They may have met onboard the ship while crossing the Atlantic. They had two children before Catherine died. No record has been found of the registration of their marriage or the births of their children. Land Ownership William next enters the written record on 29 Sep 1750 in Duplin County, North Carolina, USA, in a land deed for 100 acres on the East Side of Six Runs Creek. (Where it crosses present-day Hwy. 421 in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA.) Four years later, on 2 March 1754, William Stewart got a patent to 90 acres of land on Clear Run, "above Doctor Green's land," in Duplin [later in Sampson] County. (Edson, George, Stewart Clan Magazine, 1957) On 11 Jan 1760, William is named in the sale of 100 acres on the east side of Six Runs Creek to Bird Lanier. These are the same lands he purchased a decade earlier in 1750. Erroneous claims that William Stewart was married in Scotland and immigrated in 1754 William did not immigrate in 1754 In 1957, George Edson, editor of Stewart Clan Magazine, having access to fewer records than we have access to today, made the following erroneous comment in a footnote: "It is remarkable that William's name did not appear earlier than 1754 (sic) in the land records -- fifteen years after his arrival. Patrick Stewart's own account, however, dated Jan. 18, 1763, named William as his brother but it did not say that William came with him." This comment has caused confusion for researchers who have mistakenly interpreted it to mean that William did not arrive until 1754. Edson did not say that William didn't arrive until 1754. He simply felt it was noteworthy that no land ownership records had been found for William earlier than 1754. We now know Edson to have been mistaken, as we have since discovered a land record for William in 1750 (noted above). Edson also mentions that Patrick Stewart's account in 1763 does not state that William came with Patrick. This too has led researchers to mistakenly conclude that William immigrated later than 1739. But Edson was mistaken. Patrick explicitly stated that William was in the Argyll company who arrived in 1739: “January 18th, 1763. “1st. Patrick Stewart, of Ledcreich, in the Balghinder [Balquhidder], ...and William Stewart, brother-german to the said Patrick, came in company with six Argyllshire gentlemen and above three hundred common people from Scotland to Cape Fear in North Carolina the year 1739." William did not marry Catherine Colvin in Scotland In 1763, William's older brother, Patrick, dictated a detailed family tree to his son Charles, later added to by subsequent generations, in which William is described as: "William Stewart, the younger brother of Patrick Stewart, came from Scotland with him a young, single man, and lived with Patrick until he married a Miss Calvin (sic, Colvin), by whom he had two children, Patrick and Margaret." The preceding account is contradicted by Stewart Clan Magazine in 1957 in which William is mistakenly identified a widower at the time of immigration: "William Stewart was born about 1711 in Balquhidder parish, Perthshire, Scotland. MEMOIRS OF MISSISSIPPI stated that he married (1) in Scotland a Miss Colvin, who died, and he, "a widower with several children," came to North Carolina in 1739 in company of his elder brother Patrick and [others]." (see below for full reference) There is a memorial stone at South River Presbyterian Church in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA, which reads: "Catherine Colvin, first wife of William Stewart, and their two children are buried here. c. 1790. Erected 1995, by trustees of South River Presbyterian Church." As Catherine Colvin died in North Carolina then she could not have died in Scotland and William could not have been her widower when he immigrated in 1739. As William's brother's own contemporary account from 1763 is likely to be more reliable then Stewart Clan Magazine from two centuries later, we follow the 1763 account that William married Catherine Colvin in North Carolina after immigration and that their children were born in North Carolina, contrary to Stewart Clan Magazine's claim that they were born in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. William's Second Family Sometime before 1760, William married secondly to widow Jannett Williamson (nee McDougal). She had children from her first marriage. William and Jannett had eight children together. William was well into his sixties when his later children were born. He died sometime after 1779 when his youngest daughter, Helen, may have been as young as eight years old, leaving his wife, Jannett twice widowed with a household of children to raise. Plantation Owner and Slave Owner William Stewart prospered in the New World. Like his brother, he owned several plantations and mills in North Carolina and was also a slave owner. In his will he lists his slaves by name. Death We have no record of William's death. On 22 Aug 1778, in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA, William signed and dated his last will and testament, in which he refers to himself as residing on his estate in Bladen County, believed to be called Bonniesfield (the name is difficult to read in the will). We have no record of when his will was probated. On 23 Oct 1779 William signed a petition in Bladen County opposing a petition submitted by inhabitants of New Hanover, Duplin, and Bladen Counties to form a new county. So he was still alive at that time. ---------------------- The Carolina Regulators, by Josh Stewart: "In colonial North and South Carolina, during the period of 1765-1771, the Regulator Movement was created which consisted of two groups of Regulators. The North Carolina Regulators were founded by poor planters in Appalachia, and Quakers from Pennsylvania, both having experienced oppression from English rule, largely based on tax corruption. The South Carolina Regulators were large plantation owners, that formed their own group of Regulators for the protection of their property from raids, because the state wasn't doing enough to protect their property. These two groups fused in some areas, Bladen County being one area where this happened, due to it being connected to South Carolina by the Pee Dee River. It's interesting that one of these groups waw formed by the oppressed, and the other was formed by oppressors, but both found common ground in their disenchantment with English rule: the poor farmers being over-taxed by corrupt officials and the wealthy plantation owners that were frustrated with the the Crown for not providing protection to their property. Even though William Stewart was based in North Carolina, he was very close to South Carolina and had ties there as well. William's son, Patrick Stuart, and William's brother's son-in-law, James Stewart, were involved together as Regulators in the early 1770s but sometime during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Patrick had a falling out with the Regulators (perhaps over loyalty to the Crown), as South Carolina Regulators were largely in support of English rule, they just wanted the Crown to protect their property. As the Revolutionary War progressed, the North Carolina Regulators became Patriots in support of the Revolution. This did not occur with the Regulators in South Carolina and the large plantation owners. The Ledcreich Stewarts are one historical example of how families can be torn apart by war, and the traditional vs. revolutionary competing ideologies of that time period." ------------------------ Stewart Clan Magazine in 1936, says: "William Stewart, born about 1691 (sic, this would make him older than his oldest brother) in Balquhidder, Perthshire, younger brother of Patrick, laird of Ledcreich, married (1) Jean McDougal. In 1730 [sic, 1739] he, a widower with several children, came from Scotland with his brother Patrick in a company of over 300 immigrants to North Carolina and settled in Bladen county on the Cape Fear river. William located near Raleigh, Wake County. He married (2) widow Janet Williamson. Children: Patrick; Duncan: m. Penelope Jones: went to Tennessee; Charles: twin of Duncan; Thomas (sic, Thomas appears to be spurious. His father appears to be Dugald Stewart); James; Elizabeth: m. Lovich Ventress of Tennessee; Janet: m. Capt. John Stewart, half-pay British officer." (Edson, George, Stewart Clan Magazine, Tome C, August 1936, vol. xiv, no. 2, p.189.) ----------------- Stewart Clan Magazine later updated this entry in 1957: "William Stewart was born about 1711 in Balquhidder parish, Perthshire, Scotland. MEMOIRS OF MISSISSIPPI stated that he married (1) in Scotland a Miss Colvin, who died, and he, "a widower with several children," came to North Carolina in 1739 in company of his elder brother Patrick and six gentlemen from Argyleshire and some 300 common people, and located near Raleigh. "Patrick Stuart, one of the elder sons of William, was a Tory during the Revolution and was a captain in the British army. He spelled his named Stuart. "Duncan, James and Charles were the other sons of William by his first marriage." (sic) "This account does not jibe with another account, which said that William was unmarried when he came over. Apparently he married a widow, Janet ______, said to have been a McDougal (who first married a Williamson), with children by a former husband, "and by her he had eight children."+++ The deed records show that William Stewart got a patent Mar. 2, 1754, to 90 acres of land on Clear run, "above Doctor Green's land," in Duplin [later in Sampson] County. ---------------- [Footnotes] * This information about Margaret came from the pen of her son, James Carraway, who post-scripted it to the genealogy which had been arranged by his grandfather, Patrick Stewart. + AMERICANS OF GENTLE BIRTH stated that Patrick and Elizabeth (Menzies) Stewart had a son named John, who settled first in North Carolina but moved to Dorchester County, South Carolina, around 1723, =A:173. This is partly fabrication, but it may have said something. ++ The town of Brunswick, now in Brunswick County, was in New Hanover County prior to 1764. +++ The tradition that William Stewart was twice married, that the wives' names were Colvin, McDougal or Williamson and that his son Patrick was a Tory captain in the Revolution came many years ago from a great-granddaughter of Lovich and Elizabeth (Stewart) Ventress, living in Mississippi. ------------------------ [SCM 1957 continues] "William Stewart " of Duplin County," planter, sold Jan. 11, 1760, to Bird Lanier, for 10 pounds, 100 acres on the east side of the Six Runs in Duplin [Sampson] County, adjoining John Miller. From a deed made in 1799 by William's son Duncan it would seem that William owned a store at Six Runs Bridge. Of Bladen County on Oct. 17, 1768, "William Stewart, planter, sold to Solomon Johnston for 10 pounds the 90-acre tract on Clear Run "in Duplin County" which he had obtained by patent Mar. 2, 1754. The witnesses to his deed were William Robinson and Mary Williamson. In September, 1770, William Stewart of Bladen County, planter, bought of Daniel Norton for 100 pounds 540 acres of land on the Brown marsh in Bladen County. The witnesses to this deed were Alexander Stewart* and William McNeill. "William Stewart got a patent Dec. 22, 1770, to 200 acres on the northeast side of South River, on Jumping Run (in Sampson county), and a patent Apr. 18, 1771, to 400 acres on the east side of South River, in the same county, and he possessed these properties at his death. "On July 10, 1775, William Stewart of Bladen County and wife Janet deeded to William McNeill, also of Bladen County, for 300 pounds, 540 acres on the Brown Marsh which William had bought of Daniel Norton in 1770. The witnesses to this deed were Neill McCoulsbey and David Bailey. "The Revolutionary war came on, and the Scots in the settlement were bitterly divided. Many of those who had come from Scotland as refugees from the wrath of King George's government for their part in the rising of 1745 in favor of Prince Charles Stuart were worked on by royalist agents, and by the flamboyant appeal of Mrs. Flora McDonald, who had been sent to North Carolina for the purpose, and made to believe that they should take up arms and help suppress the rebellion. It is doubtful if William Stewart had any part in this confusion. He died during the war. "After his death+ patents were issued in his name to two tracts of land in Bladen County which he had applied for -- 200 acres on Big Colly Swamp at Reedy Marsh, granted Oct. 23, 1782, and 400 acres on the east side of Big Colly Swamp, granted Nov. 7, 1784. He made his will Aug. 22, 1778, with Robert Hendry, Ann Stewart and Elizabeth Stewart for witnesses. He appointed as executors his wife Janet, his son Duncan, and David Bailey. "He gave to his wife during her lifetime a number of negro slaves and "the plantation whereon I now live" in Bladen County "that is known by the name of Newfield and one of the name of Skippersfield, as also my horses," etc., etc. He bequeathed negroes to each of his sons Duncan, James and Charles and daughters Catherine, Janette, Ann, Helen and Elizabeth; and one shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Spiler. He gave a negro slave to "my wife's granddaughter Janette Bailey"; a young negro to "my wife's granddaughter Janette White"; and 20 pounds to William Stewart Bailey and 20 pounds to William Stewart Wright. He bequeathed 50 pounds to his grandson Walter Stewart when 21, "if he does not receive any of his father's property." He then divided among his sons Duncan, James and Charles his mills in New Hanover County, his saw-mill and land in Bladen County on the west side of South River, his land on the east side of South River, his two tracts on Colly Swamp, his three tracts on Cypress Creek and his three tracts on Beaverdeam. Children:++ Margaret, c.1744 : m. _______ Spiler or Spiller ("Lawyer") Patrick : died before his father, leaving a son Walter -- Catherine : m. _______ Dwangher Duncan : mb. Oct. 19, 1797, Penelope Jones, Wake County Janet : m. John Stewart, "half-pay British captain" Ann : m. James Carraway James : m. (1) Catherine Nolan, (2) Jane _____, =E:237 Charles : mb. Apr. 11, 1798, Polly Jones, Wake County Helen : she was otherwise called Elinor Elizabeth : m. Lovich Ventress, Tennessee : to Mississippi ---------------- [Footnotes] *This was probably the Alexander Stewart who was captain of a company of thirty men who took part, on the king's side, in the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in February, 1776, named in the book, FLORA MCDONALD IN AMERICA, 1909. There was also a William Stewart with the Highlanders. + William may have survived the war. The date of probate of his will is not known. ++ Some of the names of spouses were supplied by Mrs. D. W. Pipes of New Orleans in 1936." (Edson, George, Stewart Clan Magazine, Tome G, January 1957, vol. 34, no. 7, pp.181-183) ----------------- The full text of the Last Will and Testament of William Stewart, Esq., 22 Aug 1778 I, William Stewart of Bladen County, being of a sound and perfect understanding and memory, do make this my last will and testament. I give to my wife during her lifetime the following negroes, viz. Big Will Campbellton, Daisy [name unclear], Phillis. Amelia and Dianna, together with the following plantations, viz. the plantation where I now live that is known by the name of Bonniesfield [name uncertain, difficult to read], the one known by the name of Newfield and one of the name of Skippersfield, as also are my horses, cattle and other stock likewise my plantation tools and household furniture and at her decease the said negroes, lands, and stocks are to be disponed of in the following manner, viz. the negroes, Big Will Campbellton, Phillis, Amelia, and Dian--- [partially illegible] to be equally divided as she my wife shall will and negroes best [illegible], Jannette, [illegible], Elizabeth and Helen, the said lands together with the negro which named Daisy. I give and bequeath to my son Charles to him and his heirs forever the stock and plantation tools to be divided between my sons Duncan, James, and Charles. I give and bequeath to my son Duncan the following negroes, viz. - Long Iain [name uncertain, difficult to read], John, Tom, Big Jude, and Sandy to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son James the following negroes, viz. [illegible], Big Sam, Harry, [illegible], and Sally to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Charles the following negroes, viz. Starting Larry, Little Bill, Diana and Dugald, to his and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine the following negroes, viz. Ota-- [partially illegible], [illegible], D---nder [partially illegible], Bob, Little Viola, to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jannette the following negroes, viz. [a line of text is cut off at the bottom of the page] Lois and Neptune, to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann, a negro girl named Leroy to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth a negro girl named Peg, to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Helen, a negro girl named Little Judy, to her and her heirs forever. I give to my daughter Margaret Spiller one shilling Sterling. I give and bequeath to my wifes granddaughter Jannette Bailey, a negro to be raised on or purchased out of the assets of the plantation to her and her heirs forever. I give to my wifes granddaughter Jannette White a young negro to be raised on or purchased out of the assets of the plantation to her and her heirs forever. I give to William Stewart Bailey twenty pounds. I give and bequeath to William Stewart Wright twenty pounds I give and bequeath to my grandson Walter Stewart if he does not receive any of his fathers property, fifty pounds when he shall arrive at twenty-one years of age. But in case he shall die without lawful heirs of his body the said fifty pounds to return to my sons Duncan, James, and Charles. I give to my wife during her lifetime one third part of the profits arising from my mills in New Hanover County likewise one third part of the profits of my saw mill in Bladen County, the other two thirds of the profits of said mills I give to my sons, Duncan and James, and at my wifes decease, I give and bequeath to my sons Duncan and James the whole of the mills in New Hanover County together with all the lands I hold on the east side of South River to them and their heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my son Charles at my wifes decease the whole of the sawmill on the [illegible, an earlier transcription reads west] side of South River together with all the land [illegible] belonging to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath to my sons Duncan, James, and Charles two tracts of land on Colly Swamp, likewise three tracts of land on Cypress Creek and three tracts on Beaver Dam to be divided between their selves as they shall agree. And I do will and require that if any of my sons shall die without lawful heirs of their body that then in such case their part in the aforementioned lands, negroes or other property shall return to their surviving brothers or children. Likewise, if any of my daughters Catherine, Jannette, Ann, Elizabeth and Helen dying without heirs of their body, their part to return to their surviving sisters excluding my daughter Margaret Spiller. And I do hereby make void and of no effect former wills, gifts, or promises of any of the above-mentioned land, negroes, tools or other property to any person or persons whatever. I desire that this may be received by all persons whom it may concern as my last Will and Testament. And I do hereby instruct and appoint Jannett Stewart, my wife, Elizabeth, And Duncan Stewart, my son and David Bailey, Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness here of I have hereafter set my hand and affixed my seal. This 22nd day of August 1778. Signed, sealed published and [illegible] by William Stewart as his last Will and Testament in the presence of Robert Hendry, Ann Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart. William Stewart, esq. ------------------------------	Stewart, William in Wake (Planter) (I18437)
6908	William Stewart was born in 1802 in Comrie Village, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland as the only son of Lt. Alexander Stewart and his first wife, Janet Reid. About 1815-1818, in his mid-teens, William is not identified by name, but is described in Stewarts of the South as being the eldest son of Lt. Alexander Stewart in St. Fillans and as "a student of Divinity." According to the Fasti Eccleasia, William worked as a carptenter during the summer months to put himself through school part-time and was eventually ordained in 1832 in the Church of Scotland and served the congregation at Lochee near Dundee, Angus, Scotland. In 1834, Rev. William Stewart married in Dundee, Angus, Scotland, to Mary Key. Her birth family has not been identified. In 1841, at age 40, Rev. William Stewart was residing in Dudhope, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, with his wife Mary. They had no children. He was employed as a minister of the gospel. (Dudhope and Lochee are one mile apart.) Rev. William Stewart continued to serve the congregation at Lochee until The Disruption in 1843 when he left to form the Free Church congregation at Dudhope near Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He died in 1852. ----------- LOCHEE. [A chapel-of-ease was opened here 6th Feb. 1831. The parish of Lochee was disjoined from Liff and St Mary's, Dundee, 7th June 1880.] WILLIAM STEWART, born Comrie, 1795; originally a joiner, he saved 1832 as much from his wages as enabled him to attend the Univ., and worked at his trade during the summer months; educated at Comrie School and Univ. of Edinburgh; elected 26th Jan., and ord. 4th April 1832. Joined the Free Church in 1843 [the building in which he and his congregation worshipped having been erected by voluntary subscription, the managers wished to retain possession of it. S., however, knowing that the deed of constitution declared it to be in connection with the Church of Scotland, declined their proposal, and preached from his parlour window, with his hearers seated on the lawn in front] ; became min. of Free Church, Dudhope, 1843; died 12th Oct. 1852. He marr. 1834, Mary Key.- [Nome's Dundee Celebrities, 148-50.] ---------- STEWART, WILLIAM Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331 Born at Comrie, 1795. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Lochee, 1832. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1834, Mary Key. Removed, the same year, to Dudhope, Dundee, with a portion of his congregation. Died, 1852. Supplementary Information Life and Ministry 1832, Lochee, FES, Vol.5, p.334. In the Free Church, he served in Lochee, Dundee; and Dudhope, Dundee. Publication - by him Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 22nd May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/217; Sites, 23rd May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/217 Publications - about him Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/11/1852, minister of the Gospel at Lochee, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/1 Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart, Mary, 21/1/1854, Mrs, alias Key, Relict of Reverend William Stewart, Minister of the Gospel at Lochee, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/11 28th November, 1837, Sixth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.134 (https://www.ecclegen.com/ministers-s/#STEWART,%20WILLIAM1 )	Stewart, Rev. William Minister in Lochee (I18495)
6909	William Stewart was born in 1824 in the clachan of Morell, Easter Glentarken, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. The Comrie OPR records his place of birth as "Moril." He was the youngest of Robert Stewart and Catharine McNaughtan's eleven children. His father's exact date of death is not known, but is estimated to be around 1830, meaning William was probably around 5 years old when his father died. Economic conditions after his father's death made the prospect of moving to the New World more appealing than remaining in Scotland. William was nine or ten years old when his mother and siblings emigrated in 1833 or 1834. William was ten years old when his family arrived in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Their full story is already detailed in the notes for William's mother, Catharine McNaughtan, and William's brothers, Robert, Duncan, and Peter Stewart. The reader should refer to those notes for information on the early life of this family. William grew up on the Stewart family farm in Puslinch township, Wellington County, Ontario. William's father, Robert, died when William was a very young boy back in Scotland, so William was initially raised by his widowed mother and his older siblings on the Stewart farm. When William was a teenager his mother, along with his older brother Robert and Robert's wife Mary, all died probably of smallpox. William's next oldest brother, Peter, then became the oldest responsible adult on the Stewart farm. William continued to live with his brother Peter and sister Catharine even long after he married Agnes McLean and they began having children. In 1851, William, age 27, was residing in the village of Galt, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada with his 21 year old wife, Agnes, and their 1 year old son, Robert. William was employed as a brewer. Given that William and Agnes were in Galt in 1851 with their 1 year old child, their elusive marriage may have taken place in Galt. In 1861, William was residing in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada with his wife and young children (excluding Robert). They were living in a frame house which appears to have been located on the farm of Kenneth McKenzie. William was recorded as a labourer. It appears he was working on Mr. McKenzie's farm. William and Agnes' 9 year old son, Robert Stewart, was living with William's siblings, Peter and Catherine, on the Stewart farm in Puslinch. In 1871, William was residing in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and young family. He was employed as a labourer. William's son, Edward, was residing on William's brother Peter's farm in Puslinch. By 1872, William and his young family had moved to the city of Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada where their son, Archibald, was born that year. In 1881, William Stewart was residing in Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada with his wife and children. William's occupation is listed simply as "labourer". The family of William Stewart is buried nearby to the family of his nephew Hugh Stewart in Hamilton Cemetery.	Stewart, William (I18435)
6910	William Stewart's birthdate is estimated based on his father's estimated date of birth. His birth location is not known. He was born before his father acquired the lands of Baldorran in 1457, so he was likely born somewhere in his great-grandmother's lands of the Lennox. Sir William Stewart's grandfather, James Mhor Stewart, fled Scotland as a fugitive of the Crown. His father, James Beag Stewart, was born illegitimately but was able to return to Scotland where he was given the lands of Baldorran and half the lands of Balquhidder in 1463. Sir William expanded the family holdings to include parts of Upper Strathgartney and eventually most of Balquhidder. Sir William Stewart, 2nd of Balindoran, acted as procurator to his father in a sasine to him for the lands of Balindoran on 17 January 1464 and succeeded him as Baillie of the Crown lands within Lordship of Balquhidder from which he received a payment from the Exchequer in 1467. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) This would indicate that Sir William inherited Baldorran as well as unspecificed lands in Balquhidder from his father by 1467, Sir William was previously believed to be the first Royal Baillie of Balquhidder in this family, but this entry indicates that his father, James Beag Stewart, 1st of Baldorran, was the first to be appointed Royal Baillie. Sir William married about 1484 to Janet Buchanan, daughter of Archibald Buchanan of Lettir of Strongartney, from whom he acquired the property of Lettir in Strathgartney. Sir William is mentioned in a charter dated 1 MAY 1484: "Charter by Archibald Buchannane, laird of lands of Lettir, to William Stewart and Janet Buchannane, his spouse, granter's daughter, and specified heirs of lands of Lettir in lordship of Strongartnay, sheriffdom of Perth." (GD112/1/18) (Strongartney is on Loch Katrine in Strathgartney and is shown as "Strone" in the lower left corner of the map below.) The charter is followed on 17 MAY 1484 by an instrument of sasine: "Instrument of sasine propriis manibus given by Walter Buchquhanan of Tomboy ("Tombuie"), bailie in that part, for Archibald Buchquhanane, his brother, infefting William Stewart of Baldorane and Jonet Buchquhanane, his spouse, in lands of Lettir, following on [the preceding] charter." (GD112/1/19) And on 4 JUL 1493, "Charter by William Stewart of Baldorane and of Letter to Jonet Stewart, daughter of granter and Jonet Buchquhannane, his spouse, and specified heirs, of lands of Le Letter, in lordship of Strogarthnaa in sheriffdom of Perth." (GD112/1/27) Sir Willam acquired rights to further lands there including those of Balliefoyle from Janet O’Quhannane (Buchanan), daughter and heir of Mungo O’Quhannane of Strathyre, by instruments dated 10 July 1486. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) Sir William held joint ownership with Malcolm MacLaren of the townships listed in the Exchequer Rolls of 1488 (listed below). In the Exchequer Rolls of 1502-1515 Sir William and his eldest son, Walter, were confirmed as Crown tenants in the Balquhidder lands and the lands of Estir and Westir Duchraa (these lands were also known as Innerquhawawane and Glenmaan) and Blarbaith. The location of these lands has not been accurately identified, but they are described as forming "part of Glenfinglas" (Ardvorlich MSS). It is believed that Glenmaan is the same as Glean nam Meann, which lands encompass the sheiling lands north of Glenfinglas and south of Glenbuckie. In the portioning of Balquhidder which took place later during the sixteenth century, the descendants of Sir William Stewart of Baldorran gained hereditary tacks of land. According to The Settlements of Western Perthshire, these lands were all small baile settlements or farm communities. There was nothing in Balquhidder at the time that would be as large as what we would think of as even a village today. Sir William was a witness to a Procuratory of Resignation by John Comrie of that Ilk in favour of his son and heir, John Comrie, on 21 November 1495 and on 7 November 1500 he was a member of an assise at the retour of Henry Douglas as heir to his deceased father James Douglas in the lands of Auchansk. He was still living in 1509 when he was listed as joint-tenant with his eldest son, Walter, of the crown lands of Stronvar and d. by April of 1513. Duncan Stewart (1739) says: "William Stewart of Baldorran, married Marion Campbell, daughter to Sir Colin Campbell of Glenurquhy, as appears by a charter in their favours, granted by Robert Menzies of Comrie, of the lands of Emyr-Crechan [sic s/b Emyr-Crethane] and Croftyn-Terray, in the Earldom of Strathern and Shire of Perth, dated at Lochtay, the 5th of October 1498. This charter is confirmed by King James IV, the 25th of said month. By her, he had Walter and John, who is a witness to several charters , and designed Johannes filius Guliemi Stewart de Baldorran, particularly in 1508, granted by Glenurchy. Of him is Glenbucky. William of Baldorran is said to have had another son, Andrew, of whom Gartnafuaroe [sic - Andrew of Gartnafuaran was the brother of William, not his son.] Of these three brothers [sic] are most of the Stewarts of the South-west district of Perthshire descended, to the number at least 300 common people. Addenda - For Emyr-Crechan, read Emyr-Crethane. These lands were talzied [illegible] of Walter, and his lawful heirs, to John Stewart, his brother. There is one Andrew Stewart, witness to this charter, who, perhaps, might have been Garnafuaroe's ancestor. The lands of Duchlass, in the lordship of Rosneth, and shire of Dumbarton, holden of the King in Feu, are confirmed to Walter Stewart, son of WIlliam Steart of Baldorran, and the lawful heirs-male of his body, which failing to William Stewart's lawful heirs whatsoevr, pub arch lib 13, num 370. By what evidences I have [illegible] of Baldorran, it appears that the traditional account mentioned in the note of page 133 [referring to the origin of the Stewarts of Gartnafuaran] is not well grounded." Sir William married firstly by 1 May 1484, to Janet, daughter of Archibald de Buchannan,1st of Lettir, (she was widow of Robert Tosheoch, son of Andrew Tosheoch of Monzievaird, by whom she had no apparent issue), when they had a charter from her father for the lands of Lettir, in the Lordship of Strathgartney. ------------------------------ According to The Settlements of Western Perthshire, by James Stewart The Exchequer Rolls of 1480 list Sir William Stewart and Malcolm MacLaren (Maclery) as assigned to the following lands: Easter Inverlochlarig, Wester Inverlochlarig, Invercarnaig, Immereoch (Innereoch, Immeriabhach), Monachylemore, Monachyle Driseach, Craigruie, Ledcreich, Invernenty, Monachyle Tuarach, Muirlaggan, Stronvar, Dalanlaggan, Lianach, Immereon, Dalquhappagach, Craigantullich (Tullich, Cragyntulye), Cragintoar (probably Lednascriddan), Garachra (Balachra, Glenbuckie shielings), Gartnafuaran, Stronslaney, Ardveich (Ardbeith), Glenogle & Achraw, Edinample (Inneramble), Fasflair (unknown), Videnemble (unknown, possibly part of Edinample), Gersplace Daliamble (Edinample grazings), Dalample, Carstran, Letter, Mill of Ample, Mill of Stronvar, Mill of Carnag (Invercarnaig), Mill of Ardveich (Arbreth). The Exchequer Rolls of 1502 list Sir William Stewart and his son, Walter, as receiving the crown rental income from the following properties: Inverlochlarig (Easter and Wester), Invercarnaig, etc, Monachyle Disreach, Ledcreich, Dalanlaggan, Stronslaney, Cragintoryer, Gartnafuaran, Immeriabhach, Monachylemore, Craigruie, Invernenty, Monachyletuarach, Muirlaggan, Stronvar, Lianach, Immereon, Dalquhappagach, Garachra, Ardveich, Glenogle/Achraw, Mill of Ample, Mill of Stronvar, Mill of Carnag (Invercarnaig), Mill of Ardveich. The Exchequer Rolls of 1508 list Sir William Stewart and his son, Walter, as receiving the crown rental income from the following properties: Monachyle Driseach, Ledcreich, Dalanlaggan, Cragintulye (Tulluch), Stronslaney, Cragintoryer, Gartnafuaran, Inverlochlarigh (Easter and Wester), Invercarnaig, Imirririabhach, Monachylemore, Craigruie, Invernenty, Monachyle Tuarach, Muirlaggan, Stronvars, Lianach, Immereon, Dalquhappagach, Garachra, Ardveich, Glenogle/Achraw, Inverample, Fasblar, Edinample, Dalample Grass, Dalample, Letters, Auchanvy, Mill of Ample, Mill of Stronvar, Mill of Invercarnaig, Mill of Ardveich. John Stewart (of Glenbuckie) is confirmed in the lands of Ledcreich, Dalanlaggan, Craigintulye (Tulloch), and Stronslaney. Andrew Stewart (of Gartnafuaran) is confirmed in the lands of Craigintoyer and Gartnafuaran. (Craigintoyer/Craigintoar is unidentified. James Stewart speculates that it's a ruin near Gartnafuaran.) ------------------------------------- (Source?) The Exchequer Rolls of 1502 list Sir William Stewart and his son, Walter, as receiving the crown rental income from the following properties: Balquhidder, north side, west to east N. Drumlich Inverlochlarig (Wester & Easter) Invercarnaig Immeriannach Monachyle (Beag and Mor) Craigruie Ledcreich Tulloch Lednascriden Kirkton Auchleskine Auchtoo Cuilt Edinchip Glen Ogle Achraw Ardveich Balquhidder, south side, west to east S. Drumlich Blaircriach Invernenty (Wester and Easter) Monachyle Tuarach Monachyle Driseach Muirlaggan Stronvar Gartnafuaran Stronslanny Dalanlaggan in Glenbuckie Immereon in Glenbuckie Lianach in Glenbuckie Barachra/Garachra/Balachra (Glen Buckie Shielings) Dalquhappagach in Western Glenfinglas Shielings Leitters Carstran Edinample Ardovy in Glenample Strathyre, west side, north to south Wester Ruskachan Baliefoile Ardoch Kipp Stronyre Laggan (Wester and Easter) Ardnandabh (Ardnandave) Strathyre, east side, north to south Ruskachan (not the same place as W. Ruskachan above) Creaggan Immerioch Tynars? Immervoulin Ruinacraig Ardchullarie In Glen Finglas Estir Duchraa (a.k.a. Innerquhawawane) Westir Duchraa (a.k.a. Glenmaan) Blarbaith	Stewart, Sir William 2nd of Baldorran and Royal Baillie of Balquhidder (I18797)
6911	William Stewart, a native of Mississippi, was born in 1851 to Noland and Mary Jane (Reneau) Stewart, who were also Mississippians. The father came to Louisiana in 1856 and began planting in the parish of West Feliciana, in which business he was quite successful. In 1862 he enlisted in the Fourth Louisiana infantry as an independent private, and after a few months’ service was discharged on account of ill health. He was afterward commissioned first lieutenant of an independent company and was a participant in the engagement at Baton Rouge. William Stewart had very poor advantages in his youth, but after the war was for some time a student in Centenary college (some two years) and after a short time spent in Mobile, Alabama, returned to that school which he attended for another year. Immediately following this he engaged in planting in Mississippi, then kept books for the firm of Worthington Brothers for eight years, after which he embarked in the same business from himself in Mississippi. He was then travelling agent for the Refuge Oil Mill of Vicksburg for four years, but since 1881 has been a cotton planter in Louisiana. He is managing a tract of land comprising 2,200 acres, about three-fourths of which is under the plow and a part of which was formerly the Erin plantation. He handles about 300 bales of cotton annually, and on this property has a good steam cotton-gin and gristmill and a plantation store. He takes considerable interest in local politics and is now a candidate for the position of parish sheriff, and should he be elected will without doubt make a faithful and efficient officer. Socially he is a member of the K. of P. and the IOOF. He was married in 1878 to Miss Riggs of Evansville, Indiana, by whom he is the father of four children: Riggs, Noland, Foster and an infant. Mrs. Stewart is quiet and unassuming in demeanor and is very social and amiable in disposition, his many worthy traits of character winning him many friends. (Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, (vol. 2), p. 407. Published by the Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892.)	Stewart, William (I24005)
6912	William succeeded his father as Lord of Abergavenny, Builth, Bramber and Knepp as well as other March Lordships in1227. Styled by the Welsh as "Black William" he was imprisoned by Llewelyn ap Iorwerth in 1229. He was ransomed and released after a short captivity during which he agreed to cede Builth as a marriage portion for his daughter Isabella on her betrothal to David, son and heir of Llewelyn. The following Easter, Llewelyn discovered an intrigue between his wife, Joan, and William. Supported by a general clamour for his death, Llewelyn had William publicly hanged on 2nd May 1230.	de Braose, William (I4085)
6913	William T. Angus was baptised in December 1869 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, though his exact birthdate is not recorded. It seems most likely that his middle name is Thomas after his grandfather, though no record has been found to confirm what his middle initial stands for. In 1871, at age 2, William Angus was residing at 4 Lune Street in Castle Ward, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his parents and siblings. In 1881, at age 12, William Angus was residing at 4 Lune Street in Castle Ward, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his parents and siblings. He was a student at the time. In 1891, at age 21, William Angus was residing at 39 East Street in Skerton Ward, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a labourer. On 1 Aug 1892, at age 23, William Angus, a labourer, residing at 39 East Street in Skerton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, son of John Angus, a sawyer, married in the parish church of St. Thomas, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, to Hannah Moscrop, a cotton carder, residing at 88 Thomas Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, daughter of the late John Moscrop, formerly a joiner. In 1900, at the birth of their son, Walter, William was recorded as being employed as an electrician. In 1901, at age 33, William Angus was residing at 10-Back George Street in St. Anne's Ward, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his wife and three children. He was employed as a general labourer. Residing with them was his sister, Dorothy Angus, age 19, a carder in a cottom mill and his mother-in-law, Barbara Corless, age 54. In 1911, at age 42, William Angus was residing at 12 Albion Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his wife and six children. He was employed as labourer/paint worker in a linoleum works. (Linoleum was invented in London in 1860 by a man from nearby Manchester, Lancashire, England.)	Angus, William T. (I50)
6914	William Taylor was born in England, probably in Manchester. It is believed that he was the son of Thomas Taylor and Alice Hulme who were married in Manchester on 11 MAY 1792 (according to an LDS member entry). No official record of William's birth has been found. (An erroneous baptism had previously been identified as 25 MAY 1794 Saint Mary, Bury, Lancashire, England however this same child is recorded as having died 6 JUN 1794.) William immigrated to New York, USA sometime prior to 1815 when he is recorded as having married Sarah Chew in Rye, Westchester, New York, USA. Early census records and church records show no indication of any Taylor family in Rye prior to 1810, and post-1810 records imply only one family named Taylor resided in Rye prior to 1850. Careful interpretation of these records would appear to indicate that William probably came to the USA as a young boy with his parents and siblings and possibly an uncle. (A detailed analysis of these early records is presented below.) In 1815, William married Sarah Chew whose family also came from Manchester, England. She had immigrated with her brothers and widowed mother sometime between 1810-1815. It is not known if the Chews and Taylors knew each other back in Manchester or not. William and Sarah began their family in New York where they had their first four children, concluding with their son, William C Taylor who was born in 1824. Sometime shortly after William Jr's birth, William Sr and Sarah and their family (including Sarah's widowed mother Ann Chew nee Walker) removed from New York and came to Canada. According to a later biography they stayed briefly in "Toronto", however it is believed that "Toronto" should be interpreted loosely. Sarah Chew's brothers had settled in Weston, Ontario, Canada (present-day Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto), where they were prospering as pioneer settlers and had a thriving mill business. It is presumed that William Taylor and Sarah Chew stayed with Sarah's brothers in Weston. On October 19, 1826 William Taylor acquired from Col. Talbot a land grant of 100 acres of undeveloped wilderness land along Bear Creek (present-day Sydenham River) in Kent county, southwestern Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) where he built a grist mill. The Sydenham waterway was the only transportation route from Kent county to the city of Detroit. The town of Dawn Mills, near present-day Dresden (not to be confused with Don Mills, near Toronto) grew up around the mill. William quickly expanded his land grants to an eventual 1000 acre area along the north shore of Bear Creek. As business at the mill prospered William opened a general store, a lumber mill, and a ship yard. He eventually added a fourth mill to his holdings. (It's not known what kind of mill.) By 1830 Captain Taylor was living in Kent County where he appears to have been a entrepreneurial pioneer-extraordinaire. He is almost solely responsible for founding the village of Dawn Mills which grew up around his saw mill, grist mill, general store and other businesses. Not only is the Taylor family responsible for the birth of the village of Dawn Mills but also they are responsible for its subsequent demise. However, we will come to that later. The following article from Romantic Kent -- The Story of a County 1626-1952 by Victor Lauriston, recounts the life of William Taylor: "[The plentiful natural resources helped the early settlers in Camden West township] eke out a livelihood, all unsuspicious of the early advent of a man who was to change their lives. "Captain William Taylor, born in England on April 11, 1794, settled in Toronto when it was still "muddy York". Whether his marriage to 18-year-old Sara Chew on March 30, 1815 took place before or after he emigrated, we do not know. [Although the author of the article did not know, it has now been confirmed that they were married in New York City, and their early children were born in New York.] He was still resident in Toronto when his fifth child and second son, Thomas Hulme Taylor was born on September 10, 1826. "...About 1830, or perhaps a little earlier, Taylor moved to his new demesne. With James Smith he built a grist mill on the south bank at a bend in the river, where a series of rapids not merely marked the head of navigation, but provided good water power. Prior to that time settlers had gone to the Detroit River in canoes with their grain, the only nearer mills, on the Thames, being difficult to access through the forests and swamps. Taylor also established a general store and a saw-mill; and from these enterprises the resulting community took the name of Dawn Mills. He also engaged in shipbuilding, his craft, the 'Sara Taylor' and the 'Dawn', being operated as adjuncts to his business enterprises, not merely on the river, but on the upper lakes. "New settlers came in, and a village gradually clustered around the mills. It was in 1835 that A. B. Baxter came. A year later he became partner in Taylor's store, the first in the community. "In the rebellion of 1837, William Taylor was commissioned captain and raised a militia company in which young James Smith served as lieutenant...." By the mid-1800s the railroad was transforming the transportation industry. No longer were waterways the means of travel. When the railroad lines were being considered for the Kent County area, the Taylor family campaigned vigorously to have the railroad come through Dawn Mills. They were not successful and the local business economy suffered badly as commerce followed the railway lines. After the death of Captain William Taylor, his business interests passed to his second son, Thomas Hulme Taylor. Thomas made a valiant effort to maintain his father's businesses in Dawn Mills, at least while his mother remained alive. When Sarah Chew died Thomas Hulme Taylor sold most of his father's businesses and moved the woolen mill to Chatham where the Taylor Mills Company continued in the family until well into the mid-20th century. Thomas sold one mill to his brother-in-law, Charles Prangley (below), and another to the McVeans of Dresden. (Coincidentally, it is interesting to note that one of the McVean descendants today is a colleague and best friend of the author of this work.) Today there is nothing left of the village of Dawn Mills except a few houses and the ruins of the foundations of the old mills.	Taylor, Capt. William (I19128)
6915	William Thomas Harrison Jr was born posthumously four months after his namesake father died. In 1911, at age 15, William Thomas Harrison Jr, was residing at 1 Ramparts Road in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his mother, step-father and step-siblings. He was working as a grocery errand boy. On 11 Sep 1915, 19 year old William Thomas Harrison, residing in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force for WWI. He gives his birth place as "Homeburg." England. No such place is known. He lists his birthday as "unknown." His next of kin is a Mr. Alfred B. Owens of Toronto. There is insufficient information to know if he is the same William Thomas Harrison born in 1895 in Lancaster to William Thomas Harrison and Margaret Ellen Angus. Meanwhile, on 11 Dec 1915, 20 year old Thomas Harrison, son of Margaret Ellen Harrison, residing at 192 Strand Road in Preston, Lancashire, England, enrolled in the British Army. There is insufficient information to know if he might be the correct William Thomas Harrison, Jr. There is not sufficient information to prefer one of these cases over the other.	Harrison, William Thomas Jr (I7709)
6916	William was 3rd Lord of Bramber. He added the lands of Brecon and Abergavenny to the growing family holdings. In 1174 he became Sherrif of Hereford.	de Braose, Baron William (I4086)
6917	William was a dentist in Brantford.	Cuthbert, Dr. William Nelson (I3724)
6918	William was a miller and forester in Ardoch. William is described in Stewarts of the South as: "William, his (James') brother, lives with him as a foreman. He (William) is a bachelor." He is recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions as: "William STEWART (at) Ardoch Mill (in) Strathyre, died 23 APR 1860." ------------- 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, William in Ardoch (I18758)
6919	William was a policeman in Bury, Lancashire, England.	Lenny, William (I25289)
6920	William was a shoemaker. He married and moved to Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and had a family.	Anderson, William (I306)
6921	William was a witness to his cousin Davine Ferne Furler's wedding in 1919.	Swears, William Henry (I18906)
6922	William was an officer in the Jacobite army. There is confusion between this family and the family of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich, who are also described as being "of Ballachallan" with matching children's names and ages. The book Robert Louis Stevenson and the Scottish Highlanders has the following: "Major David Stewart of Ballochallan was found hiding in the Braes of Leny, near Callander and were discovered by Government troops who overpowered them and took them to the garrison at Stirling Castle where Major David Stewart died of his wounds. Two of his brothers Doctor Stewart and William Stewart left for Annapolis (Maryland) Virginia. This book also refers to Charles Stewart of Ballochallan being listed as a person found guilty of treason in 1747 and also excepted from the General Act of Pardon." The author has confused two families here. Major David Stewart of Ballachallan was the son of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich. Charles Stewart of Ballachallan, was the brother of this William. On 22 July 1747, William's brother, George Stewart, received a visit in Maryland from Alexander Stewart, footman to Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who had been transported to Maryland as a rebel. Alexander wrote, "Dr Stewart, and his brother William, both living in Annapolis, and both brothers to David Stewart of Ballachallan in Monteith, Scotland, who were all my loyal master's fast friends." (Paton, Henry, The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 2, Edinburgh, 1905, p. 242) According to the Ardvorlich Correspondence, this William Stewart carried on business as a merchant and left descendants in America.	Stewart, William (I18440)
6923	William was born at Ardvorlich. He married on 22 October 1851 Jane Emily Turnley nee Wilson, daughter of Maj. Hill Wilson, and had a son and daughter. William succeeded to Ardvorlich on his uncle Robert’s death without issue in 1854. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) William, his wife, and infant son were all killed at the Mutiny of Gwalior in Bengal, India on 14 Jun 1857. Only their daughter Charlotte survived. Charlotte returned to Scotland where she married and had children. (MacGregor) The lands of Ardvorlich then passed to William's brother, Robert. Memorial in Dundurn Chapel: "Sacred to the memory of William Stewart, Esquire, of Ardvorlich, eldest son of the late Major W.M. Stewart of the Bengal Army, Lieutenant in the Honourable East India Company's Bengal Artillery, and Captain Commandant of a battery in Scindiah's contingent, who was severely wounded in the execution of his duty at Gwalior on the night of the 14th of June 1857, by the mutinous Sepoys and by them murdered on the following morning, aged 30 years. Also to the memory of his wife, Jane Turnley, aged 27 years, youngest daughter of the late Hill Willson Esquire, Lieutenant in the Honourable East India Company's Bengal Engineers; and their son Robert Walter aged 2 years, who were killed on the night of the 14th idem, among the first victims of the Mutiny of Gwalior in the East Indies where the remains of both the parents and child lie interred. This tablet is erected by his widowed mother and her children."	Stewart, Capt. William 10th of Ardvorlich (I18756)
6924	William was born posthumously, a month after his father died. His mother later remarried. In 1800, 1810 and 1820, William Brown was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA with his mother and step father, Archibald Smiley. In 1830, William was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, with his wife and a son and daughter, both under 5 years old, presumably Stephen and Emeline. There is also an unidentified male 50-59 years of age residing with the family. As William's father was deceased, it seems likely it was his wife's father. William has not been found in the 1840 or 1850 census. In 1860, William, age 64, was residing in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA in the Wilkes Barre postal district, with no wife and with his children, Sarah, Anderson, Hendrick, George, and Lewis. He was living two houses away from Henry Plumb, author of the 1885 History of Hanover Township. William probably died at the home of his son Hendrick in Nanticoke. The death certificate of his son Lewis C. Brown apparently states that William was born in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, USA. This statement was given by Hendrick Brown when completing the death certificate for his brother Lewis C. Brown. The Plumb History of Hanover states that William was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA. Perhaps both are correct, as Kingston is in the Wyoming Valley and was the center of population at the time that William was born. However, his daughter Sarah's death certificate indicates that William was born in Connecticut. This statement was given by her son Loren E Dunn, and is two generations removed so is less reliable. -------------------------------- Ruth Brown's family tree says the following: Alexander Brown came from Northern Ireland and settled in Reading, Penna. -- Brown, his son came to Wyoming Valley in 1786 -- Brown had four sons - George, Alexander, James, and William William Brown Born 1770 married Sarah Lewis born 1778, about 1794. Their Children: William Brown Jr: born June 1, 1797 Elizabeth, died in infancy Wm. Brown Sr. died May 1797 Sarah Lewis-Brown married Archibald Smiley in 1805. Their Children: (2) John died 8 yrs old., (1) Samuel, (3) Archibald, (4) Lewis ---------------------------------------- Plumb's History of Hanover Township William Brown 3 (William 2, Alexander 1) was born in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa., in 1797; lived in Hanover and Newport; married Amanda Dilley first, and second Julia Mosier. They had: 1st, Stephen Brown, m. Mary Wooley. " Alma Brown , m. 1st, Samuel Michael, 2d, Abram Walton. 2d, Sarah Brown, m. Anson Dunn. " Anderson Brown, m. Melinda Coolbaugh. " Hendrick W. Brown, m. Sarah McCrary. " George A. Brown, m. __ " Lewis C. Brown, m. Etta Luce.	Brown, William (I1994)
6925	William was justiciar of Scotland.	Montfichets, Sir William (I11449)
6926	William was known as "the Bastard" and later as "the Conqueror". He was the only son of Duke Robert of Normandy and thus, although illegitimate, succeeded his father. He became Count of Maine by conquest in 1063 and defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where he claimed the English throne and founded Norman rule in England.	Normandy, William of (I11931)
6927	William was recruited for service in WWI in 1916. His rank is not given on the Canadian Archives website.	Prangley, William James (I13172)
6928	William worked as a crew chief lineman for Bell Telephone for most of his life. He was a Freemason and an avid bowler. William was a "very strict father" who had a strong say in who his daughters dated. He even governed their personal appearance. Once, when Winn wanted her "beautiful long hair cut short like the other girls", William humiliated her by taking her to a men's barbershop where she received a crew cut. His eldest daughters never married. In 1891 at age 18, he was residing in Hamilton with his parents and siblings and employed as a labourer. In 1901 he was residing on his own in Hamilton and employed as a telephone lineman. His youngest brother James was also employed as a telephone lineman at the same time. In 1911 he was residing in London and employed as a foreman in the accident insurance business. In 1921, he was residing in at 311 Warncliffe Road in London with his wife and three daughters. He was employed as a foreman in the telephone industry. He had converted to Anglicanism.	Brown, William John (I1999)
6929	William worked in the shipyard in Belfast for the White Star Line and helped build the Titanic. He was supposed to sail on it as well, but Mormon missionaries talked him into a later sailing. He immigrated to Idaho, USA on the ship, Corsican, on 28 JUN 1913. William and Jennie were childhood friends who married young and were happy together. She was 3 months pregnant when they married. They had seven children, only three survived to adulthood. As a Mormon, William appears to have been a practicing bigamist. He was married to his first two wives at the same time.	Harten, William (I7725)
6930	William's baptism is mis-transcribed in the IGI as "William Harther".	Horsley, William (I7883)
6931	William's baptism was witnessed by William Stewart and William Young both in Doune. William is presumed not to be one of the three sons mentioned in Stewarts of the South as being a merchant in Glasgow, as he was likely too young at the time.	Stewart, William (I18462)
6932	William's birth is recorded in the Balquhidder OPR as having taken place on 21 Dec 1738. His believed to have died in infancy prior to his parents' emigration to North Carolina, USA, in 1739, as he is not found in any later records. He is not mentioned in this father's family tree, dictated in 1769.	Stewart, William (I18438)
6933	William's exact relationship to the family of Castlehill is uncertain. The list of provosts of Inverness shows a William Cuthbert holding that office during the years: 1569 - 1569, 1573 - 1574, 1577 - 1577, 1580 - 1580, 1585 - 1586 and 1602-1603. It is difficult to determine how many different William Cuthberts are included in these terms and how many were held by the same person on repeat occasions. It is likely that the latter term (1602-1602) was held by a different William than the earlier terms. The earlier terms could just as easily be one William Cuthbert as more than one. The latter William (if there is more than one) is cited in a Charter of Resignation dated 24 NOV 1602 (GD23/3/3) as "William Cuithbert, provost of Innernes" along with the other town bailies regarding local fishing rights. William could fit as a brother, father or uncle to John Cuthbert, 7th of Castlehill or multiple combinations thereof if there was more than one William. Note: The latter William preceded John Cuthbert 7th of Castlehill as Provost in 1602 so he must be older than John, however, John Cuthbert was created Baron prior to that in 1592 and thus must be more senior than William. (Unless the John Cuthbert, Baron, was not 7th of Castlehill, but an earlier and elderly baron, but that seems hard to reconcile.) There is nothing that shows John Cuthbert 7th as a son of George 6th. One possibility could be if William Provost was the younger brother of George 6th and father of John 7th, noting that John 7th's son and heir was William.	Cuthbert, William? (I3728)
6934	William's exact relationship to the family of Castlehill is uncertain. The list of provosts of Inverness shows a William Cuthbert holding that office during the years: 1569 - 1569, 1573 - 1574, 1577 - 1577, 1580 - 1580, 1585 - 1586 and 1602-1603. It is difficult to determine how many different William Cuthberts are included in these terms and how many were held by the same person on repeat occasions. It is likely that the latter term (1602-1602) was held by a different William than the earlier terms. The earlier terms could just as easily be one William Cuthbert as more than one. The latter William (if there is more than one) is cited in a Charter of Resignation dated 24 NOV 1602 (GD23/3/3) as "William Cuithbert, provost of Innernes" along with the other town bailies regarding local fishing rights. William could fit as a brother, father or uncle to John Cuthbert, 7th of Castlehill or multiple combinations thereof if there was more than one William. Note: The latter William preceded John Cuthbert 7th of Castlehill as Provost in 1602 so he must be older than John, however, John Cuthbert was created Baron prior to that in 1592 and thus must be more senior than William. (Unless the John Cuthbert, Baron, was not 7th of Castlehill, but an earlier and elderly baron, but that seems hard to reconcile.) There is nothing that shows John Cuthbert 7th as a son of George 6th. One possibility could be if William Provost was the younger brother of George 6th and father of John 7th, noting that John 7th's son and heir was William.	Cuthbert, William? (I3729)
6935	William's father is not confirmed. His granddaughter, Nancy Elvira Furler (daughter of David Orren Furler) wrote in a letter about attending her cousin Ervin Furler's birthday on June 22. By our present accounting that would make Ervin a first cousin to Elvira's father, David, and it would make William Henry Furler the brother of Jonas Furler, Ervin's father. It's possible that William Henry and Jonas were not brothers, but instead were first cousins, but it is suggested that it is less likely that Nancy would be attending her father's second cousin's birthday party. Furthermore, in 1861 and 1871 William Furler and his suggested father, Cornelius Furler, were both residing nearby to each other in Gainsborough, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada. Thus, in the absence of confirming or refuting evidence, the closer relationship is to be preferred for now. According to family tradition among Conrad Hosiah Furler's descendants, William and Mary had thirteen children including more than one set of twins, and one of the daughters was apparently committed to a mental institution. William and Mary's family Bible records their children as follows: 1. David Oron Furler, born 12 Mar 1851 (twin) 2. Margaret Furler, born 12 Mar 1851 (twin) 3. Joseph Henry Furler, born 8 Nov 1853 4. Mary Agnes Furler, born 27 Mar 1858 5. Conrad Hosiah Furler, born 27 Mar 1860 6. Harry (or Henry or Harvey) Elmer Furler, born 19 Dec 1862 7. Garner Emerson Furler, born 22 Dec 1866 8. James Alexander Furler, born 11 Mar 1867 9. Charles William Henry Furler, born 4 Jan 1869 (twin) 10. Charlot Ann Furler, born 4 Jan 1869 (twin) 11. Nancy Margaret Furler, born 2 Dec 1870 (Marilda Harriet Furler, born 1877 is missing from this record, presumably the Bible was not updated after 1870. The seven year gap would suggest that another child may have been born 1871-1876 who did not survive.) ========= Ont. Death Reg. William Furler, 28 MAR 1907, farmer, 5th concession, Wainfleet, Welland (believed to be the registration location, not his actual residence), married, place of birth: Ontario. On his son David's death registration, David's father's place of birth is recorded as "unknown", informant being David's son (William's grandson) Marcellus Furler, then crossed out with "Penna, USA" written in as a correction entered in 1932 by an unknown person (possibly initials SDL). Thus it would appear that by the time of William's grandson, knowledge of the family's origin was already lost, but by 1932 the erroneous legend of Pennsylvania Dutch origins had evolved. The myth that this family originated in Pennsylvania persisted until the end of the 20th century. -------- In 1861 William and his family were living in Gainsborough, Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada where William was employed as a farm labourer for Elias Davis. In 1871 William is recorded as Furlow and is found living only a few farms away from Eli Furlow/Furler, further suggesting that they are brothers. He is also living next door to his in-laws Joseph and Mary Doughnee and their son Charles Joseph Doughnee. William's place of birth is given as "Ontario".	Furler, William Henry (I6460)
6936	William's identity was recorded by his grandson, George Stewart, in the family history written in 1848. William's date of birth is given in family records as 1754, but that is chronologically impossible. His first son was allegedly born in 1770 and even that date is questionably late. The IGI reveals a birth for an Alexander Stewart, bap 9 DEC 1762 in Old Deer, son of William Stewart and Jean Warrender. The original film has not yet been consulted to verify place of birth. However IGI and census records show that there was no other Stewart family in Old Deer parish except this one until the mid-19th century. Thus it seems nearly certain that this entry pertains to this William and is likely the correct birth for his son Alexander. This would make the likely birth for his eldest son John more likely to be ca. 1760 and William's birth to be more likely ca. 1735. Such a date fits better with the family tradition that William was with his father while his father was living as a fugitive and would thus have been born prior to 1745.	Stewart, William 2nd in Hythie (I18799)
6937	William's relationship to his father Samuel is not confirmed. Hardingstone parish records show a small number of persons surnamed Harrold who all fit chronologically well into one family. Census records show these suggested family members all residing nearby to each other. And the male heads of household are all employed as agricultural labourers. Thus it is suggested, but not confirmed, that William is probably a son of Samuel Harrold as shown here. In 1841 William was residing in "Centre of Village", Hardingstone, Northampton, England. He has not been found in 1851 or later. William is mentioned in the following court notice: Northampton Division Petty Sessions -- William Harrold of Hardingstone was allowed to settle with Thomas Partridge for an assualt committed on him on the 23d May last (1843) at Great Houghton. http://www.northants-familytree.net/1843.html	Harrold, William (I7711)
6938	William, 5 (Charles, 4 John, 3 Robert, 2 Walter, 1 ) b. in Londonderry, N. H., Feb. 12, 1733; came to Colrain with his father and resided on the old homestead, and was prominent and active in the affairs of the town, both in peace and war, serving as a soldier in the last struggle with the French and Indians, in 1755, 1 1S& an d 1757, under Capt. Israel Williams at Colrain and Charlemont. He was one of the Minute-men who marched on the Lexington Alarm in April, 1775, under Capt. Hugh McClellan; later served as Lieutenant in the militia. He was chosen selectman in 1769, 1779, 1781, 1783, 1784 and 1786, m. Elizabeth, b. 1738, dau. of Matthew Clark of Colrain who was killed by the Indians in 1746. In 1770 he with three others bought land lying in Bernardston Gore cc on a river called Green River/' and in 1771 was one of the signers of a petition to have the Gore annexed to Colrain. He sold his old homestead to William Nelson, and went to live with his son in the Gore. He died about 1804 and like his predecessor "rank growth and tangled grass alone crown the rough sod beneath which he sleeps," but Nature forgets not his resting place and scatters her sparkling jewels upon the spot, u and no more brilliant victories could be achieved than those which speak from those old graves, unmarked by human hands." From the following inventory of his estate we catch an imaginary portrait of this brave and stately Colonial forefather in his velvet breeches and silver knee buckles : An Inventory of the Lt. William Stewart, late of Colrain, deceased, taken Nov. 19, 1804: 1 Pr tongs and shovel 1 : 50 j Pr of And Irons 2:50 1 Trammel 1: Pr of Steelyards 1: 1 Table 2:1 3 Pewter Platters Plates Bason 3:50 1 Looking glass 1:50 4 Reeds 3: 1 Strait bodied coat 7:50 1 Pr of Velvet Breeches 2: 1 Pr Silver knee buckles 50: One Jacket 1 : One coper Tea Kettle 1:50 Two Iron Pots 3: One loom 3: One warming pan 3: 3 chairs 1:50 One log chain 2:50 (total) $41:50 Eliz x Stewart Admrx. (her mark) Clark Chandler, Jon Lyons, Appraisers. (Severence)	Stewart, Lt. William (I24465)
6939	Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.	Source (S268)
6940	Winn, like her sister Merrill, never married the two sisters lived together for life. Winn was a strong leader. She was captain of the girls' basketball team in high school and was an executive in the insurance industry (personnel manager for London Life) years before it was socially acceptable for women to hold such positions. Winn was a strong caretaker who lived with, and looked after, her parents in their later life. She also lived with her younger sister Merrill for life.	Brown, Sarah Winnifred (I2000)
6941	Winnifred and Lloyd lived on Cowley Avenue in Ottawa after they were married. In 1948 the couple moved to Brookings, South Dakota. In 1951 the couple moved back to Canada, to London, Ontario.	Richardson, Dr. Lloyd Thomas (I13496)
6942	Winnifred is not found with her parents in 1910 and is presumed to have died in childhood.	Owen, Winifred (I12240)
6943	Winnifred was an elegant woman who was fond of the arts and fashion. She had a particular passion for hats. She loved to paint, knit, write and read. She was an excellent homemaker. She loved to can fruit and vegetables from Lloyd's garden and she liked to bake pies and muffins. She was such a consummate host that she even kept a record of every meal she ever hosted including a list of who the guests were, what food was served, and which dishes were used, so that she would never repeat the same hosting experience twice for the same person. Winnifred was involved in the United Church Women's Association at Robinson United Church in London, Ontario. She was president of the Women's Canadian Club of London. She participated in the University of Western Ontario Faculty Wives' Club, the London Council of Woman, and in her book club.	Thornton, Winnifred Pauline (I19353)
6944	Winnipeg Free Press Obituary - BERT ANGUS (published on July 30, 2000) BERT ANGUS Peacefully, after a short illness on Thursday, July 27, 2000, Bert Angus passed away at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 71 years. At the time of his passing Bert was surrounded by his family, who shared his final days with the love and caring that defined Berts life. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Doris; sister Bea; and nephews, Wayne, Brian and Charlie. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Alma; daughters, Janice (Brian), Kathy (Bart) sons, David (Cynthia), Rob (Patty) grandchildren, Kristen, Daniel, Trysha, Jeffrey, Cory, Scott, Sean and Laura; great-grandchild Ethan; sister Dolly; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bert was a wonderful public speaker. He will be remembered for his extensive contribution to the Toastmasters organization as the President of Crossroads Toastmasters and District 64 Governor. His most cherished achievement came in 1971 when he became the first Canadian to win the World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then he spent most of his time teaching others and sharing his vast experience. Bert was a contributor to his community. He was actively involved in the Transcona Nationals Football Club as President and coach. Whether it was coaching baseball, managing hockey, skipping curling or calling square dances, Bert remained very active and always with his family. Bert was a great businessman. After a 20 year management career with Brooks Equipment Ltd., he started 3-A Promotions Ltd., a business with active involvement from all members of the family. He truly enjoyed producing products that awarded the achievements of others and meant so much to those who received them. But most of all, he loved working with his family. Bert was a wonderful husband, father and friend. The traits that set Bert apart were numerous. His zest for life, his love for debate, and his passion for teaching others. But he was most known for his wonderful sense of humour. Berts life was filled with laughter and joy, with family and friends, from beginning to end. He will be missed but never forgotten. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (across from the Royal Canadian Mint) on Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Garden of Christ the Redeemer, Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Glen Lawn Reception Centre. If so desired, donations can be made in Berts memory to the Concordia Hospital Foundation or a charity of their choice. The family thanks the nursing staff at the Concordia Hospital for their sensitivity and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550	Angus, Albert Jr. (I461)
6945	Witnesses at Duncan's baptism were James McAnsh and James Stewart both in Doune. (James has not been identified and his relationship to the family is unknown.) Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions shows: Duncan FERGUSON, 1 JAN 1798, age 66, interred (at) Callander, their son Alexander merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 5 JAN 1815, age 56, Archibald, born JUN 1784, died age 18 months, Duncan born NOV 1786, died 1789, William merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 22 SEP 1819, age 30. (on pedestal) AS HL.	Ferguson, Duncan (I26037)
6946	Witnesses at Duncan's baptism were James McLeish and James Thomson both in Doune. Duncan is presumed to have died in infancy before the birth of his same-named younger brother in 1786.	Ferguson, Duncan (I26039)
6947	Witnesses at William's baptism were Alexander Mitchall in Doune and The Rev. Mr Smith Minr. Of Kilmadock. Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions shows: Duncan FERGUSON, 1 JAN 1798, age 66, interred (at) Callander, their son Alexander merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 5 JAN 1815, age 56, Archibald, born JUN 1784, died age 18 months, Duncan born NOV 1786, died 1789, William merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 22 SEP 1819, age 30. (on pedestal) AS HL.	Ferguson, William (I26038)
6948	Witnesss at Archibald's baptism were John Campbell and James Murdoch both in Doune. Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions shows: Duncan FERGUSON, 1 JAN 1798, age 66, interred (at) Callander, their son Alexander merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 5 JAN 1815, age 56, Archibald, born JUN 1784, died age 18 months, Duncan born NOV 1786, died 1789, William merchant (in) Lancaster, died there 22 SEP 1819, age 30. (on pedestal) AS HL.	Ferguson, Archibald (I26036)
6949	WO 97, Pieces 1278-4287 (various pieces within range). The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England.	Source (S3035)
6950	Woodland Cemetery (sec 7, row 4, grave 68)	Duncan, Robert Wilson (I5395)

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