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Who Was the Author of Stewarts of the South?
We now know that Capt. James Stewart, Factor of Atholl, was not the author of Stewarts of the South, so who was?
Understanding the Stewarts of Balquhidder DNA
Understanding the Y-DNA haplogroup and SNP sub-clades that make up the genetic history of the Stewarts of Balquhidder.
The Catholic Jacobite School in Kilmadock
A description of the Catholic Jacobite school in Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland in 1745 and the students who attended.
Did Patrick Stewart of Bladen, North Carolina, have a son named John?
A refutation of the claims made by J. Montgomery Seaver in Stewart Family Records, 1929.
Who Was Prince Charlie’s Valet?
Searching for the identity of Prince Charlie’s valet from the Stewarts of Ardvorlich and his visitor from the Stewarts of Glenbuckie in 1775.
The North Carolina Settlement of 1739
The story of the Kintyre (and Balquhidder) colonists who settled in Cape Fear, North Carolina, USA, in 1739.
An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Prior to the Peace of 1783
A history of the Scottish Highlanders in colonial North Carolina, USA.
Which Clan Do My Stewarts Belong To?
A realistic guide for helping you determine which clan or family of origin your Stewart ancestors belong to.
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The Framing of Mr Francis Buchanan of Arnprior for the Murder of Alexander Stewart, 10th of Glenbuckie
The case against Francis Buchanan of Arnprior for the murder of Alexander Stewart, 10th of Glenbuckie, in 1745.
Glenbuckie’s Company – The Lost Jacobite Regiment of 1745
Glenbuckie’s Company (Stewarts of Balquhidder) mustered for a mere 48 hours for Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army before tragedy struck.
Jacobites Among the Stewarts of Balquhidder
An accounting of all known Jacobites among the Stewarts of Balquhidder in 1715 and 1749.
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The Catholic Jacobite School at Torry
The Catholic Jacobite School at Torry Extracts from “Education in the Parish of Callander for Four Centuries. Published 1908 by D. Ferguson, Callander Stationers and Printers. The Catholic Jacobite School in Kilmadock In 1735 much perturbation was caused to the stern...
The Battle of Callander (1646)
The Battle of Callander This article was originally posted on Callander Heritage. Reposted with permission. 1646 was the fifth and final year of the First English Civil War. In February 1646, during the campaigns of Montrose, a battle was fought at Callander between...
The Catholic Jacobite School in Kilmadock
A description of the Catholic Jacobite school in Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland in 1745 and the students who attended.
Stewarts of Ardvorlich Articles
Jacobites Among the Stewarts of Balquhidder
An accounting of all known Jacobites among the Stewarts of Balquhidder in 1715 and 1749.
The Stewart Poets of Lochearnhead
Sarah Jane Stewart and her brother John Joseph Smale Stewart from Lochearnhead, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland were orphaned in their teens and became accomplished poets.
The Bond of Keltney Burn, 1654
The Bond of Keltney Burn (1654) was a treasonous document signed by the heads of all three Highland Stewart clans in support of the exiled King Charles II
Stewarts of Glenbuckie Articles
Who Was Prince Charlie’s Valet?
Searching for the identity of Prince Charlie’s valet from the Stewarts of Ardvorlich and his visitor from the Stewarts of Glenbuckie in 1775.
The North Carolina Settlement of 1739
The story of the Kintyre (and Balquhidder) colonists who settled in Cape Fear, North Carolina, USA, in 1739.
An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Prior to the Peace of 1783
A history of the Scottish Highlanders in colonial North Carolina, USA.
Stewarts of Gartnafuaran Articles
The Bond of Keltney Burn, 1654
The Bond of Keltney Burn (1654) was a treasonous document signed by the heads of all three Highland Stewart clans in support of the exiled King Charles II
Duncan Stewart, A Short Historical and Genealogical Account of the Surname Stewart – 1739
Excerpts pertaining to the history and genealogy of the Stewarts of Balquhidder, Baldorran, Ardvorlich, Glenbuckie, Gartnafuaran and Annat.
Wester Brackland, Brackland, Callander, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Photo journal of a visit to Brackland and Wester Brackland in the hills above Callander village, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Stewarts of Annat Articles
The Stewarts of Annat, Ballachallan, and Craigtoun
The Stewarts of Annat, Ballachallan and Craigtoun, By John Stewart of Ardvorlich (1904-1965), from Stewart Society Magazine, Vol. XI
The Bond of Keltney Burn, 1654
The Bond of Keltney Burn (1654) was a treasonous document signed by the heads of all three Highland Stewart clans in support of the exiled King Charles II
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Stuart of Annat and Rait
A biography of General Robert Stuart of Annat-in-Rait, including his life in India.
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