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- John Stewart was born in 1823 at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of James Stewart in Laggan.
The Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Vol. 3, p. 56, incorrectly identifies James as "John Stewart" but correctly says that he was "b. 1823, Manager to Mr. Carnegie of Stronvar at Leanach, later at Laggan. d. 1911, age 87."
In 1851, at age 24, John Stewart was residing at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his father and siblings.
In 1861, at age 37, John Stewart was residing at Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with several farm servants. He was employed as the owner of a sheep farm.
John Stewart may have married at age 44 on 28 May 1867 to Margaret McLaren and had no surviving children, but this marriage is not confirmed.
In 1871, at age 47, John Stewart was residing at Immereon in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his sister Christian Stewart and her illegitimate daughter, Mary. He was employed as a shepherd.
John Stewart married ABT 1877 to Helen McKay who was born in 1858 in Inverness, Scotland. They are recorded in Mitchell's Monumental Inscriptions as "John STEWART, died (at) Laggan (in) Strathyre 29 MAR 1911, wife Helen MCKAY, died there 25 JAN 1917." John and Helen were residing in Immereon in Glenbuckie in 1891. It's worth noting that John was 54 and Helen was 19 when they married!
In 1881, at age 57, John Stewart was residing at Immereon in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and chidlren. He was employed as a shepherd manager.
In 1891, at age 47, John Stewart was residing at Immereon in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his his wife and children. He was employed as a shepherd.
In 1900, at age 76, John Stewart succeeded his brother Robert in the farmstead of Laggan, over Robert's sons.
In 1901, at age 77, John Stewart was residing at Immereon in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and chidlren. He was employed as a farm manager. His wife's name is incorrectly transcribed as Elizabeth and she is shown as being born in Kingussie.
On 29 Mar 1911, at age 88, John Stewart died at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland. His wife Helen and son John were executors.
John Stewart's granddaughter, Charmian Bondi says, "It is interesting to note that [Helen's] husband, Mr. John Stewart, was for a long time manager of the home farms at Immerion, belonging to Mr Carnegie of Stronvar, under the last and the present laird. Mr. Stewart, after he retired, succeeded his brother, Mr. Robert Stewart in the tenancy of Laggan Farm, where he died some six years ago."
The Scotsman - Monday 29 January 1917
Stewart - At Laggan, Strathyre, on the 25th January. Helen McKay, widow of John Stewart, farmer. Funeral to Dundurn Chapel, St. Fillans, on Monday, leaving at 9:30 arriving Strathyre 10:30 and St. Fillans after 1. Friends please accept this intimation and invitation. Helen died at Laggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, in the residence of James Stewart, who was described as her "next of kin." He may be her son or her nephew.
Obituary:
STRATHYRE - 1917 - THE LATE MRS. STEWART LAGGAN - There passed away peacefully at Laggan, Strathyre, on 25th Jan., Mrs. Helen Stewart, widow of Mr. John Stewart, farmer, Laggan. She had been ailing for some time, but was thought to be improving, when she had a relapse, and passed away at the age of 59. Mrs Stewart was a lady of most estimable character - kind to the poor, and respected by all classess. She was a native of Inverness-shire and is survived by a family of three sons and two daughters. The eldest son is Mr. John Stewart, (my father) solicitor, Dunblane, who is Clerk to the District Committee of the Western Division of the County Council, and who holds a number of other public offices. The funeral, which was largely attended took place on Monday to the family burying-ground at Dundurn Chapel, St Fillans, where as a scion of the Stewart of Ardvorlich, they have the right to bury inside the chapel. As the place, however, is rather overcrowded, Mrs. Stewart’s remains were interred immediately outside the chapel. The funeral service at the house was conducted by the Rev. David Cameron, B.D., and at the grave by the Rev. Mr. Scott, Dundurn, and the Rev. Mr. Cameron, Balquidder.
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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.
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Abt 1823 - 1911 (~ 87 years)
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