The Stewarts in Glentarken

Janet Stewart,   b. 19 Nov 1767, Immeroin in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perth, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

Janet Stewart was born 19 Nov 1767 in Immeroin in Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a daughter of Walter Clachain Stewart and Mary Stewart.

Janet has not been found in later records. No viable marriage has been identified for her. Her later whereabouts is unknown

John Stewart in Strathyre,   b. 3 Dec 1773, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1820, Village of Strathyre, Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland  

Information on John Stewart is presented further below.

Anna Stewart, b. 24 Dec 1786, Carstran, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Anne Stewart was born 24 Dec 1786 in Carstran, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as a daughter of James Stewart and Jean Stewart.

Anne has not been identified in later records. Nothing more is known of her life.

3. Isabel Stewart,   b. 1 Mar 1787, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

Isabel Stewart was born 1 Mar 1787 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a daughter of James Stewart and Jean Stewart.

She may be the Isabella Stewart, in the 1841 census, age 55, residing in Back Row of Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, alone as a spinster. However, there is insufficient information to confirm that it is her and not a different Isabella Stewart.

Isabella has not been identified in later records.

Walter Stewart, Marble Cutter in Glasgow, b. 29 Nov 1788, Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland  

Walter Stewart was born 29 Nov 1788 in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart.

Walter Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as being a son of James Stewart in Immervoulin, who was son of Walter Clachan Stewart. They belonged to 1-Line of the Stewarts in Glentarken who were VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie. Walter Stewart is specifically described as:

“Walter, a marble cutter in Glasgow, [who has] no sons.”

We cannot determine from this entry if Walter Stewart married or not or if he had children. The author merely says that he had no sons. As the author rarely mentioned daughters, it is possible that Walter Stewart may have married and had a family of daughters.

Walter Stewart has not been found in the 1841 census or any later records.

Walter Stewart’s date and place of death is unknown. His last known location was Glasgow in 1815.

Robert Stewart,   b. 18 Mar 1791, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 1791, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.

Robert Stewart was born 18 Mar 1791 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart. He is presumed to have died in infancy prior to the birth of his same-named brother in 1792.

Robert Stewart, in Immervoulin & West Polder, b. 9 Dec 1792, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. Between 1851 and 1861, West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland  

Robert Stewart was born 9 Dec 1792 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart. “1791, March 18th, James Stewart and Jean Stewart in Lianach had a child baptized and named Robert.” (Balquhidder Parish Register)

Robert Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as being a younger son of James Stewart in Immervoulin and was residing with his father in Immervoulin at the time of writing: “Robert, [who is] at home with his father.”

Robert Stewart married on 23 Dec 1838 in Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet McGibbon. Their marriage was registered secondly on 28 Dec 1838 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland.

In 1841, at age 45, Robert Stewart was residing at Polder Moss Settlers, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and their newborn son, James. Robert was employed as an agricultural labourer. Also residing with them were Janet’s parents, Daniel and Christina McGibbon.

In 1851, at age 50 (sic 59), Robert Stewart was residing at West Poldar, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and their three young children. He was employed as a farmer. Also residing with them were Janet’s parents, Daniel and Christina McGibbon.

Robert Stewart died sometime between 1851-1861. His exact date of death is not known. No record of his date or burial has been found.

In 1861, his widow Janet Stewart was residing at Polder Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with their children. She was employed as a farmer of 14 acres. Also residing with them was Robert’s cousin, Walter Stewart, son of Robert’s paternal uncle, John Stewart.

Robert Stewart and Janet McGibbon had the following children:

1. 1. James Stewart,   b. 15 Feb 1841, West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 10 May 1904, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland James Stewart was born 15 Feb 1841 in West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, as the eldest child and only son of Robert Stewart and Janet McGibbon.

      In 1841, at three months old, James Stewart was residing at Polder Moss Settlers, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents.

      In 1851, at age 10, James Stewart was residing at West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents and sister.

      Sometime between 1851-1861, James’ father died.

      In 1861, at age 20, James Stewart was residing at Polder Moss, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and sister Jean. Also residing with them was his late father’s cousin, Walter Stewart. James was employed as a ploughman.

      James Stewart has not been identified in the 1871 or 1881 census.

      In 1891, at age 49, James Stewart was residing at Ladylands Cottage in Kippen Village, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as a bachelor. He was employed as a coal merchant.

      In 1901, at age 59, James Stewart was residing at Ladylands Cottage in Kippen Village, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as a bachelor. He was employed as a coal merchant.

      James Stewart died 14 May, 1904, at age 63 at Ladylands Cottage in Kippen Village, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as a bachelor. His nephew, John McDonald, was named as his executor and nearest kin.

      STEWART, James, Coal Merchant, Ladylands, Kippen, died 14 May 1904, at Kippen, intestate. Confirmation granted at Stirling, 12 August, to John Macdonald, Farmer, Ruskie, Port of Menteith, his nephew, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £260, 19s. 10d. (Scotland National Probate Index)

   2. Christina Stewart,   b. 7 May 1843, West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 1872, Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland Christina Stewart was born 7 May 1843 in West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, as the eldest daughter of Robert Stewart and Janet McGibbon.

      In 1851, at age 7, Christina Stewart was residing at West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

      Christina’s father died sometime between 1851-1861.

      In 1861, at age 18, Christina Stewart was visiting her cousin Peter McBeath, a publican, Public House, Drymen Village, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland. She was employed as an agricultural labourer.

      In 1862, Christina’s mother died, leaving Christina to look after her younger sister.

      Christina Stewart married on 7 Jun 1870 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, to Archibald McDonald. They had one child.

      In 1871, at age 28, Christina McDonald was residing at 1 Doig Street in Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, with her husband and newborn son, John. Also residing with them was her 22-year-old sister, Jean/Jane.

      Christina McDonald died in 1872 at Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.

      Christina Stewart and Archibald McDonald had the following child:

      1. John McDonald,   b. 28 Mar 1871, Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
   3. Jean Stewart,   b. 22 Dec 1845, West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWNJean Stewart was born 22 Dec 1845 in West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, as a daughter of Robert Stewart and Janet McGibbon.

      In 1851, at age 5, Jean Stewart was residing at West Polder, Flanders Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

      Sometime between 1851-1861, Jean’s father died.

      In 1861, at age 15, Jean Stewart was residing at Polder Moss, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland, with her widowed mother and siblings. Also residing with them was her father’s cousin, Walter Stewart.

      In 1862, Jean’s mother died.

      In 1871, at age 22, Jane Stewart was residing at 1 Doig Street in Thornhill, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her sister Christina McDonald

      In 1872, Jane’s sister, Christina died.

      Jane Stewart has not been found in the 1881 census. She may have married, moved away, or died.

Duncan Stewart, Smith in Aberfoyle, b. Abt 1794, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Duncan Stewart is estimated to have been born about 1794 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart, although no record of his birth has been found.

Duncan is known to us only because he is mentioned in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as being a son of James Stewart in Immervoulin: “Duncan, a smith at Aberfoil. [He has] one son a minor.”

Neither Duncan Stewart, nor his son, has been identified in later records. Every James Stewart son of Duncan Stewar born between 1800-1820 in Balquhidder, Aberfoyle, Callander, Kilmadock, and Port of Menteith parish has been accounted for. If this Duncan had a son and named him after his father, then his baptism record has not survived.

John Stewart,   b. 23 Mar 1806, Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

John Stewart was born 23 Mar 1806 in Lianach of Glenbuckie, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart.

John Stewart is named as a minor-aged son of James Stewart in Immervoulin in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815. “4 & 5 John & James minors.”

John Stewart has not been identified in later records. His later whereabouts is unknown.

James Stewart,   b. Abt 1808, Immervoulin in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

James Stewart is estimated to have been born born about 1808 in Immervoulin in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart, although no record of his birth has been found.

James Stewart is named as a minor-aged son of James Stewart in Immervoulin in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815. “4 & 5 John & James minors.”

James Stewart has not been identified in later reocrds. His later whereabouts is unknown.

Donald Stewart,   b. 1811, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 14 Jan 1883, Drumvaich, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland  

Donald Stewart was born in 1811 in Balquhidder parish, Perthshire, Scotland, according to census records, although no record of his birth has been found. He was the son of John Stewart and Margaret McIntyre according to his brother, John’s death record

Donald Stewart’s father died sometime between 1815-1820 when Donald would have been only 4-9 years old.

Donald Stewart has not been found in the 1841 census.

In 1851, at age 35, Donald Stewart was residing at Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his brother John. Donald was employed as an agricultural labourer.

Donald Stewart has not been found in the 1861 or 1871 census.

In 1881, Donald was residing in Easter Torrie, Norrieston, Kilmadock, occ retired shepherd, b 1811 in Balquhidder, shown as uncle, res with John Stewart 33 head b Callander, farmer of 160 acres, employing 1 woman and 1 boy (Kenneth McColl 15 Comrie), Donald 25 b Aberfoyle, Margaret 1860 Aberfoyle.

Donald Stewart Death: Donald Stewart a Shepherd died 14 Jan 1883 Drumvaich Kilmadock aged 76 yrs, after a fall down trapdoor ladders in the house of Mary Stewart (possibly Sister not confirmed). Brother John Stewart of Farnduin Cottage Callander witnessed Death Cert. Parents of Donald, John Stewart and Margaret (McIntyre) deceased.

STEWART, Donald. Value of Estate, £530, 17s. 11d. 1883, 11 May. Confirmation of Donald Stewart, Drumvaich, Parish of Kilmadock, who died 14 January 1883, at Drumvaich, intestate, granted at Dunblane, to John Stewart, Shepherd, Tarandoun, Parish of Callander, Executor dative qua next of kin.

Mary Stewart, b. 31 Aug 1814, Dalveich, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN

Mary Stewart was born 31 Aug 1814 in Dalveich, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a daughter of John Stewart and Margaret McIntyre.

Mary Stewart’s father died sometime between 1815-1820 when Mary would have been only 1-6 years old.

Mary Stewart has not been confidently identified in any census records. There are too many possible matches with not enough evidence to prefer any one of them.

Mary Stewart may be the Mary Stewart identified as next of kin and executor to her brother Walter’s testament in 1883. Her residence at the time is not indicated.

John Stewart, in Drumbowie,   b. 1815, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 1894, Easter Torrie, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland  

Information on John Stewart is presented below.

Janet Stewart,   b. 5 Sep 1849, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

In 1851 and 1861, Janet Stewart was residing with her parents. She had not been found in 1871 and later census records and is presumed to have married to an unknown man.

Archibald Stewart,   b. 29 May 1851, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 6 Mar 1866, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland

Archibald Stewart died young prior to the birth of his same-named brother.

Duncan Stewart,   b. 18 Jan 1853, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Between 1861 and 1871.

Duncan Stewart was born 18 Jan 1853 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum.

In 1861, at age 7, Duncan Stewart was residing at Arrochiebeg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

Duncan Stewart has not been found in the 1871 or 1881 census records with his siblings. Nor has he been found in later reocords. He is presumed to have died between 1861-1871.

Donald Stewart,   b. 13 Nov 1854, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 8 Feb 1916, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland .

Donald Stewart was born 13 Nov 1854 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum.

Donald remained a bachelor for his entire life and worked as a general labourer.

In 1861, at age 6, Donald Stewart was residing at Arrochiebeg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1871, at age 15, Donald Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland with his younger siblings, Walter and Margaret. They were students attending school. The census index does not indicate who they were living with. As minors they must have been living with a relative. The full census image will need to be consulted to identify their guardian.

In 1881, at age 25, Donald Stewart was residing at Easter Torrie, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland in the home of his oldest brother John. He was employed as farmer’s partner. Also residing with them was his sister Margaret (21) and their uncle Donald Stewart (70).

Donald Stewart has not been found in 1891.

In 1901, at age 45, Donald Stewart was residing at #18 Bridge End in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, not far from Easter Torrie. He was employed as a fence builder and was visiting in the home of William McDonald.

Donald Stewart died on 8 Feb 1916 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland.

James Stewart, b. 23 Jul 1856, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland , d. Between 1861 and 1871.

James Stewart was born 23 Jul 1856 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum.

In 1861, at age 4, James Stewart was residing at Arrachie Beg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

James Stewart has not been found with his siblings in 1871 or 1881 or later records and is presumed to have died young between 1861-1871.

Walter Stewart, b. 12 Jul 1858, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland , d. 7 Mar 1903, Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland  

Walter Stewart was born 12 Jul 1858 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland, as a younger son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Arrochie Beg in Buchanan parish, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

In 1861, at age 2, Walter Stewart was residing at Arrochie Beg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1871, at age 12, Walter Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland with his elder brother Donald and younger sister Margaret. They were attending school. The full census image needs to be consulted to identify their guardian.

In 1881, at age 22, Walter Stewart was visiting the vamily of Archibald McKelvie at Royston Cottage in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He was identified as an unemployed farm servant. It was likely here that he met Willamina Campbell with whom he would go on to have two illegitimate children.

In 1886, Walter had relations with Willamina Campbell. Their daughter Isabella Stewart Campbell was born 2 Jan 1887 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

In 1891, at age 32, Walter Stewart was residing at Easter Torrie, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his eldest brother, John Stewart. He was employed as a farmer’s brother. His daughter Isabella was residing with him.

Walter has not been found in the 1901 census.

Walter Stewart died 7 Mar 1903 from exposure face-down in a ditch near Loneside Farm, Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. He was employed as a shepherd at Auchadunan near Inverary, Argyleshire, Scotland, at the time.

Reading between the lines, it would appear that Walter may have been a deadbeat and a drunk who spent most of his life unemployed or working as a farm labourer got a maidservant pregnant twice, and died face down in a ditch, presumably drunk.

“STEWART, Walter, Shepherd, Auchadunan near Inveraray, was found dead 7 March 1903, at Inch of Ferryton Farm near Clackmannan, intestate. Confirmation granted at Dunoon, 7 December, to John Stewart, Farmer, Gartcurrachan by Balfron, his brother, Executor dative qua next of kin. Value of Estate, £15, 1s. 1d.” (Scotland National Probate Index)

Family

Walter had relations with Willamina Campbell. They had the following children:

1. 1. Isabella Stewart Campbell, b. 2 Jan 1887, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland , d. 27 Jun 1936, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England  
   2. Capt. John Walter Stewart Campbell, b. 25 Apr 1890, Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland , d. 1959, At Sea

Margaret Stewart,   b. 14 Feb 1860, Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

Margaret Stewart was born 14 Feb 1860 in Drumbowie, Aberfoyle, Perthsire, Scotland, as the youngest daughter of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum.

While she was still an infant, her parents moved to Arrochie Beg in Buchanan parish, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

In 1861, at age 1, Margaret Stewart was residing at Arrochie Beg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

In 1871, at age 11, Margaret Stewart was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with her older brothers Donald and Walter. They were attending school. Their guardian is not identified. The full census record needs to be consulted.

In 1881, at age 21, Margaret Stewart was residing at Easter Torrie, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her oldest brother, John Stewart. She was employed as a housekeeper. Also residing with them was her brother Donald Stewart and her uncle Donald Stewart.

Margaret Stewart has not been found in later records and is presumed to have married to an unknown man, moved away, or died.

Alexander Stewart, b. 12 Sep 1864, Arrochybeg, Buchanan, Stirling, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Alexander Stewart was born 12 Sep 1864 in Arrochie Beg, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as the youngest son of John Stewart and Elizabeth McCallum.

In 1871, at age 6, Alexander Stewart was residing at Duchruin in Comrie parish, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents.

In 1881, at age 15, Alexander is suspected, but not confirmed, to be the Alexander Stewart residing at Craggan in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, working as a general servant, not far from where his uncle James Stewart and cousins were residing at Strathyre Village.

Alexander Stewart has not been identified in the 1891 census or later records.

Duncan Stewart,   b. 14 Jul 1756, Ardcheanochdan, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

Duncan Stewart was born 14 Jul 1756 in Ardcheanochdan, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart.

Duncan is not listed in Stewarts of the South Section II, c. 1815 as being one of the sons of James Stewart and is thus presumed to have died young.

David Stewart, in Auchraw, b. 10 Oct 1759, Ardcheanochdan, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Information on David Stewart is presented further below.

Robert Stewart, Shepherd in Glenfearnate,   b. Abt 1762, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

Robert Stewart is estimated to have been born about 1762 probably at Auchnahard in Glen Finglas in Callander parish, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart although no record of his birth has been found.

Robert Stewart is listed in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as a younger son of James Stewart in Auchnahard, patriarch of 2-Line of the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). He is described as:

“3 son Robert Stewart, [is a] shepherd to one Mr Fergusson [in] Glenfearnate [on the] Duke of Atholl’s estate [in] Kirk Michael’s parish [in] Perthshire. [He has] two sons.”

Robert Stewart married on 26 Feb 1802 in Lethendy and Kinloch parish, in eastern Perthshire, Scotland to Anne Kennedy. They had five children.

Nothing more is known of Robert’s life. His date and place of death are unknown.

Children

1. 1. John Stewart,   b. 3 Jun 1804, Glenfernate, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.
   2. James Stewart,   b. 1 Aug 1807, Glenfernate, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. Janet Stewart,   b. 25 Dec 1808, Tullochcurren, Glenfernate, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   4. William Stewart,   b. 1 Mar 1811, Lethendy and Kinloch, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   5. Jean Stewart,   b. 12 Nov 1812, Lethendy and Kinloch, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

Research on later descendants of this family is ongoing.

James Stewart, in Greenhill,   b. Abt 1765, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

James Stewart is estimated to have been born about 1765 probably at Auchnahard in Glen Finglas in Callander parish, Perthshire, Scotland as a son of James Stewart and Jean Stewart although no record of his birth has been found.

James Stewart is listed in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as youngest son of James Stewart in Auchnahard, patriarch of 2-Line of the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). He is described as:

“James Stewart, [who is] brother to the above. [He is a] tacksman of Greenhill [in] Dollar parish [in] Clackmannanshire. [He has] six daughters and no son, which is a pity as a better heart was never tempered in fire.”

This is probably the only mention of daughters in all of Stewarts of the South. When the author said that James had “six daughters and no son” he author meant that James has six surviving daughters and no surviving sons. James and Jean had ten documented children (and likely one more whose baptism record has not survived) including four sons who must have died young if the entry in Stewarts of the South is correct, which it likely is as it would explain why the author made the point of mentioning daughters in this case.

James Stewart married on 13 Jan 1792 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Margery Campbell. Their marriage was registered secondly on 14 Jan 1792 in Margery’s home parish of Killin, Perthshire, Scotland. “1792 Janry 13th James Stewart in this parish and Madge Campbell in the parish of Kilin were contracted. Dues 2 sh.” (Balquhidder Parish Register)

James and Margery began their family in Wester Auchtow, just east of the Kirkton of Balquhidder in Balquhidder parish. About 1806 they moved to Glenfernate in Moulin parish in eastern Perthshire where his brother Robert was a shepherd.

James must have been prosperous in his endeavours as sometime before 1812 he moved his family to Dollar parish in Clackmannanshire, Scotland where he was able to purchase a tack for the farm of Greenhill.

James’ date of death is unknown.

Children

James Stewart and Margery Campbell had the following children:

1. 1. John Stewart,   b. 29 Sep 1793, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1815
   2. Robert Stewart,   b. 13 Feb 1796, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1815
   3. Duncan Stewart,   b. 27 Jan 1798, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1815
   4. _____ Stewart,   b. Abt 1800, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   5. Alexander Stewart,   b. 24 Apr 1803, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1815
   6. Janet Stewart,   b. 4 May 1805, Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   7. Elspeth Stewart,   b. 9 Feb 1807, Glenfernate, Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   8. _____ Stewart,   b. Abt 1810, Greenhill, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   9. Barbara Stewart,   b. 18 Jun 1812, Greenhill, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   10. Christian Stewart,   b. 17 Mar 1814, Greenhill, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   11. Mary Ann Stewart,   b. 4 Jan 1817, Greenhill, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Mary Ann Stewart married John McFarlane and had children.

Duncan Stewart,   b. 21 Apr 1794, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Between 1841 and 1851, Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perth, Scotland  

Duncan Stewart was born 21 Apr 1794 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

Duncan Stewart is listed in Stewarts of the South Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). No description of Duncan is given beyond his name.

Duncan Stewart married on 11 Jun 1825 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Elizabeth McNeil. They had three children.

In 1841, at age 45, Duncan Stewart was residing in Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and daughter Janet.

Duncan Stewart died sometime between 1841-1851.

By 1851, Duncan’s brother James had taken over the farm in Stank.

In 1851 Duncan’s daughter Elisa is found residing in Stank with her uncle James Stewart. Elisa is shown as being born in Dalgety, Fife, Scotland, confirming that the Dalgety and Balquhidder births for the children shown here do indeed belong to the same family. Dalgety is believed to have been one of the properties of the Earl of Murray which may indicate that Duncan was employed by the Earl.

Marriage and Children

Duncan Stewart married on 11 Jun 1825 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, to Elizabeth McNeil. They had the following children.

1. 1. Janet Stewart,   b. 26 Nov 1826, Carstran, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.Janet Stewart was born 26 Nov 1826 in Carstran, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as the eldest child of Duncan Stewart and Elisabeth MacNeil.

      Janet was residing with her parents in Stank in 1841.

      1886 Deaths in the Parish of Drymen in the County of Stirling. Janet Menzies (married to John Menzies, shepherd), died 1886 June thentythird at Offerance, Drymen, age 59, daughter of Duncan Stewart, farmer (deceased), and Elizabeth Stewart MS McNeil (deceased). Informant: Jessie Menzies, daughter, present.

      1. Jane Menzies,   b. 12 Jul 1847, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Duncan Menzies,   b. 10 Apr 1849, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
      3. Elizabeth Menzies,   b. 18 Feb 1851, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. Agnes Menzies,   b. 19 May 1853, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      5. Jessie Menzies,   b. 1856, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. James Menzies,   b. 12 May 1858, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
      7. John Menzies,   b. 19 Aug 1861, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      8. Alexander Menzies,   b. 13 Feb 1864, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
      9. Archibald Menzies,   b. 22 Sep 1866, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      10. Barbara Menzies,   b. 3 Dec 1869, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. Alexander Stewart,   b. 16 Oct 1829, Dalgety, Fife, Scotland ,   d. Between 1841 and 1851, Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perth, Scotland .Alexander Stewart was born 16 Oct 1829 in Dalgety, Fife, Scotland, as the only known son of Duncan Stewart and Elizabeth McNeil.

      In 1841, at age 11, Alexander Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with his parents, sisters, and uncles.

      Alexander Stewart has not been found in later census records with his widowed mother or elsewhere. Alexander and his father are presumed to have died between 1841-1851.

   3. Elizabeth Stewart,   b. 23 Aug 1831, Dalgety, Fife, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Elizabeth Stewart was born 23 Aug 1831 in Dalgety, Fife, Scotland, as a daughter of Duncan Stewart and Elizabeth MacNeil.

      In 1841, at age 9, Elizabeth Stewart was residing in Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with her parents, siblings, and uncles.

      Elizabeth’s father died sometime between 1841-1851.

      In 1851, at age 19, Elizabeth Stewart was residing in Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her uncle, James Stewart, who took over the farm after her father died. She was employed as a household servant. Also residing with her aunt Ann Stewart, and uncles, David and Archibald.

      Elizabeth Stewart married on 22 Jun 1858 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, to Peter Robertson. They had six children.

      In 1861, at age 28, Elizabeth Robertson was residing in Coronach, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her widowed mother, Elizabeth Stewart. She had her two young children, Elizabeth and George, with her. Her husband, Peter Robertson, was working on the Frew farm estate in nearby Kilmadock parish, as a ploughman.

      In 1871, at age 37. Elizabeth Robertson was residing at Bridgend in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with her husband and children.

      In 1881, at age 46, Elizabeth Robertson was residing at Upper Bridge Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with her husband and children. The census indicates her first language was Gaelic.

      In 1891, at age 56, Elizabeth Robertson was residing at Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with her husband and children.

      In 1901, at age 65, Elizabeth Robertson was residing at 145 Main Street in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a widow.

      Elizabeth Robertson, widow of Peter Robertson, died on 27 Jan 1911 in Callander Village, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, age 75 years, daughter of Duncan Stewart, farmer (deceased), and Elizabeth Stewart, MS McNiel (deceased). Informant: John Smith, neighbour.

      1. Elizabeth Stewart Robertson,   b. 3 Sep 1858, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. George Stewart Robertson,   b. 1860, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
      3. Duncan Stewart Stewart,   b. 1863, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. Janet Robertson,   b. 1866, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      5. Anne Robertson,   b. 1870, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. John Robertson,   b. 1876, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

John Stewart, Shepherd in Dullater, b. 20 Mar 1795, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN. 

John Stewart was born 20 Mar 1795 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

John Stewart is identified in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). John is described as:

“3 John is shepherd to Duncan Stewart [in] Duart [in] Glenfinglas at the farm of Duilatur [in] Port [of Menteith] parish.”

John Stewart has not been confidently identified in later census records.

James Stewart, Shepherd in Glen Elg, b. 4 Dec 1797, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. Between 1871 and 1881, Stank, Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland  

James Stewart was born 4 Dec 1797 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

James Stewart is identified in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). James is described as:

“2 James is a Shepherd in Gleneilg.”

Glenelg was a parish in Argyleshire on the coast facing the Isle of Skye.

James Stewart has not been found in the 1841 census. He was likely in Glen Elg although no record of him has been found in Argyleshire in 1841.

Sometime between 1841-1851, James eldest brother, Duncan, died in Stank in Strathyre, B. James then took over the Stank farm as the next oldest brother.

In 1851, at age 52, James Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, as a bachelor, with his adult siblings, Ann, David, and Archibald. James was employed as a farmer of 40 Acres employing 5 labourers. Also residing with them were nieces Elisa, age 19, born 1832 in Dalgetty, Fifeshire (Duncan’s daughter) and Ann, age 4, born 1847 in Callander (no matching birth record has been found). (No birth has been found for Archibald and he has not been found in any other census. He may have been a brother-in-law.)

In 1861, at age 63, James Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland as a bachelor with his sister Ann and brother David, as well as nieces Catharine and Ann (whose parents have not been identified). James was employed as a farmer.

In 1871, at age 73, James Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland as a bachelor with his sister Anne and brother David, as well as niece Ann Stewart (whose parents have not been identified). James was employed as a farmer of 4 acres, of which 4 were arable, employing 5 men.

James Stewart has not been found in the 1881 census and is presumed to have died between 1871-1881, although no record of his death or burial has been found.

Robert Stewart, Servant in Auchnahard, b. 13 Feb 1800, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Robert Stewart was born 13 Feb 1800 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart. However, his baptism record mistakenly records his mother’s name as Janet. “1800 – Feby 13th Alexr Stewart in Innerlochlarigmor and his wife Janet Stewart had a child baptd and named Robert.” (Balquhidder Parish Register). For the seven other baptisms for children of Alexander Stewart in Inverlochlarig Mor, the mother’s name is recorded as Elisabeth. Just four weeks prior the following baptism was recorded: “1800, Jany 12th, Alexander Stewart and Janet Stewart his wife in Carnlia had a child baptd and named Robert.” The parish clerk appears to have confused the two families.

Robert Stewart is identified in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). Robert is described as:

“Robert a servant man to Mr Robert Steward [in] Auchnahard [in] Glenfinglas.”

In 1841, at age 35, Robert Stewart was residing in Stank in Strathyre, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his eldest brother, Duncan. His siblings David and Ann were also residing with them.

Robert Stewart has not been confidently identified in later census records. There are too many possible matches to be confident which, if any, is him. It’s also possible that he may have emigrated after 1841. He appears to have been a bachelor for his entire life.

David Stewart, in Stroin,   b. 20 Jun 1802, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 22 Mar 1876, Corriechrombie, Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland .

David Stewart was born 20 Jun 1802 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

David Stewart never married or had children and lived his whole life as a shepherd and farm labourer.

David Stewart is identified in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as a son of Alexander Stewart, a shepherd in Invercarnaig, who was a son of James Stewart in Auchnahard. They are identified as belonging to the Stewarts in Glentarken (VIII-Branch of the Stewarts of Glenbuckie). David is described as:

“5 David [is] with John Stewart [in] Stroin [on] Lochcathrineside.”

David Stewart was a farm servant to John Stewart at Strone farmstead on Loch Katrine.

In 1841, at age 35, David Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his oldest brother, Duncan, along with several of his adult siblings. He was employed as an agricultural labourer.

In 1851, at age 48, David Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of his next eldest brother, James, with several of his adult siblings. He was employed as a shepherd.

In 1861, at age 57, David Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with several of his adult siblings. He was employed as a shepherd.

In 1871, at age 69, David Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, with several of his adult siblings. He was employed as a labourer.

David Stewart died on 22 Mar 1876 at at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. “David Stewart, farmer, single, died 22 March 1876, at Corriechrombie, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, age 74, son of Alexander Stewart, shepherd, deceased, and Elizabeth Stewart. Informant: Duncan Reid(?), son-in-law.” (Scotland Statutory Register of Deaths)

“STEWART, David. Value of Estate, £534, 13s. 9d. 15 June. Confirmation of David Stewart, Carrochrombie Cottage, near Callander, who died 22 March 1876, at Carrochrombie Cottage, testate, granted at Dunblane, to Robert M’Laren, Farmer, Archullary, Parish of Callander, Executor nominated in Will or Deed, dated 19 June 1873, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Perth, 18 May 1876.” (Scotland National Probate Index)

Alexander Stewart, b. 8 May 1805, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN

Alexander Stewart was born 8 May 1805 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

Alexander Stewart is not named in Stewarts of the South and has not been found in any census records. He is presumed to have died young.

Agnes Ann Stewart,   b. 14 Feb 1808, Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. Between 1871 and 1881, Stank, Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland .

Agnes/Ann Stewart was born 14 Feb 1808 in Inverlochlarig Mor, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, as the only daughter of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart.

Ann is believed to have never married nor had children.

In 1841, at age 25, Anne Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her brother Duncan Stewart.

In 1851, at age 41, Anne Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her brother James Stewart. She was employed as a housekeeper.

In 1861, at age 51, Anne Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her brother James Stewart. She was employed as a housekeeper.

In 1871, at age 62, Anne Stewart was residing at Stank in Strathyre, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, in the home of her brother James Stewart. She was employed as a housekeeper.

Anne Stewart has not been found in the 1881 or later census records. She is presumed to have died between 1871-1881 although no record of her death or burial has been found.

Archibald Stewart, b. 1811, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN.

Archibald Stewart was born 1811 in Balquhidder parish, Perthshire, Scotland believed to be a son of Alexander Stewart and Elisabeth Stewart according to census records, however, no record of his birth has been found.

Archibald Stewart is found only in the 1851 census residing in Stank, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland with his brother James. Archibald is shown as a retired innkeeper, though it’s hard to understand how he could be retired at the age of only 40.

Archibald Stewart has not been found in any other census record.

Archibald Stewart is also not listed in Stewarts of the South, Section II, c. 1815, as being a son of Alexander Stewart in Invercarnaig, but this could be because he was too young.

Archibald Stewart’s date and place of death is unknown. No record of his death or burial has been found.