The Stewarts of Garchell

Ancestors of the Stewarts of Garchell

The Stewarts of Garchell are earliest and most junior principle family of the Stewarts of Balquhidder. They descend from Alexander Stewart, a younger son of James Beag Stewart, 1st of Baldorran and Royal Baillie of Balquhidder, and younger brother to William Stewart, 2nd of Baldorran and Bailie of Balquhidder, and Andrew Stewart, 1st of Gartnafuaran.

James Beag Stewart, of Albany, 1st of Baldorran and Royal Baillie of Balquhidder, born about 1425 in Antrim, Ireland as the only son of Sir James Mhor Stewart of Albany.

1. 1. 1. John Stewart of Albany, born about 1444 in Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. He died young.
      2. Sir William Stewart, 2nd of Baldorran and Royal Ballie of Balquhidder, born about 1448 in Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. His descendants were the senior line of the Stewarts of Balquhidder.
      3. Andrew Stewart, 1st of Gartnafuaran, born about 1450 in Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. He was the founder of the Stewarts of Gartnafuaran.
      4. Alexander Stewart, 1st of Garrochquill, born about 1453 in Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. He is the founder of the Stewarts of Garchell found on this page.
      5. Matilda Stewart, born about 1456 in Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
      6. Patrick Stewart in Ardcheanochdan, born about 1458 in Baldorran, Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. His line became extinct.

(The Stewarts of Glenbuckie descend from a later generation of the Stewarts of Baldorran and Balquhidder.)

The Stewarts of Garchell

Extinct and Resurrected

Compared to other Stewart families on this website, little is known about the Stewarts of Garchell, who held land for only five generations from the late 1400s to early 1600s. Surviving records are limited to land and court documents, as they lived before the era of parish registers and family histories.

The last recorded family member, Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, sold the estate in 1622. After that, the family vanished from legal and historical records. No evidence exists to confirm whether Walter had descendants. As later biographers made no mention of the family, they were long thought to have become extinct.

Garchell is located in the historical parish of Drymen, Stirlingshire, whose parish records only begin in 1676 — over 50 years after the family’s disappearance. These early registers are typically sparse until the mid-1700s, leaving a significant genealogical gap.

Duncan Stewart’s 1739 History

The only other historical mention of the family prior to the 19th century appears in Duncan Stewart’s 1739 History of the Stewarts, where Alexander Stewart, 1st of Garchell, and his son James are listed as witnesses to a 1493 land charter between Alexander’s brother, William Stewart of Baldorran, and Archibald Buchanan of Lettir. This single citation appears in the Addenda:

“The principal Charter is dated at Stirling, the 4th of Feb 1493. Among the Witnesses are, Alexander Stewart of Garchell, and James Stewart.”

Gordon MacGregor’s Red Book of Scotland

This reference prompted Gordon MacGregor, author of The Red Book of Scotland, to identify additional legal records tracing the family to 1622. MacGregor reconstructed a five-generation family tree from these records, but no other historical biographers mention the Garchell line.

Although parish records might hold clues, we previously had no indication where the family relocated after 1622, and a 50+ year gap made any connection speculative.

Stewarts of the South – The Stewarts of Ga(r)choille in Balfron

The next potential source is the anonymously authored Stewarts of the South (ca. 1815–1820), commissioned by Maj. Gen. David Stewart of Garth to document remaining Highland Stewart families during the Clearances. This work includes all known branches of the Stewarts of Balquhidder and others living in the same area — but seemingly omits the Garchell family.

However, the Appendix of Stewarts of the South briefly describes a Stewart family from a place called Gachoille:

“I think this finishes the whole in the south district of Perth, excepting a respectable family that [are] here called the Stewarts of Gachoille, where there were numbers of families, all tenants, with many cottars besides, most of whom are all extinct (a few excepted) of whom I cannot give at present so particular [an] account as I otherwise would wish [to]. They resided in the parish of Balfron in Stirlingshire, marching on the east side and that on the west by Kippen and Drymen parishes. If I live to see you again, I shall endeavour to be better informed about them than I at present can. Duncan Stewart makes some mention of them in his Errata of his [1739] History of [the] Stewarts.” (Stewarts of the South – Appendix)

No place named Gachoille is known, and, due to the lack of substance in the entry, this family had long been ignored — until 2025, when research into Stewarts from Balfron caused us to revisit the entry. Although Gachoille and Garchell appear different to English readers, someone familiar with Gaelic might recognize that Gachoille could be a mistranscription of Garchoille (from Gàrradh a’ Choille) which was later phonetically rendered as Garchell. The difference between “Garchoille” and “Gachoille” could be a simple transcription error of one missing letter — ‘r’.

Furthermore, Balfron is only 5 km (3 miles) from Garchell. It now seems plausible — though unproven — that the Stewarts of “Gachoille” were descendants of the Stewarts of Garchell who no longer held land but were remembered as a local tenant family in Stewarts of the South around 1820.

Any modern Stewart family with ancestral ties to Balfron or nearby circa 1820 could potentially descend from the Stewarts of Garchell. Due to the gap in records, the only way to confirm such a connection would be through Y-DNA testing.

Research into early Stewart families of Balfron and nearby parishes is ongoing.

Alexander Stewart, 1st of Garrochquill

 Alexander Stewart, 1st of Garrochquill,   b. Abt 1453, Lennox, Dunbartonshire, Scotland,   d. Bef 1505, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Alexander was a younger son of James Beag Stewart of Albany and 1st of Baldorran and Balquhidder.

(Credit must go to Scottish professional family history researcher, Gordon MacGregor (The Redbook of Scotland), who discovered this branch. Prior to Gordon’s research there was no knowledge that the Stewarts of Garchell even existed.)

Alexander Stewart’s birthdate is estimated based on his father’s estimated date of birth. His birth location is not known. He was likely 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.

Alexander Stewart, of Garrochquill or Garchell, brother of William Stewart of Baldoran, appears as witness to several documents concerning his brother, William, including a Charter by Archibald de Buchannan for the lands of Lettir on 1 May, 1484. Alexander obtained the lands of Garrochquill/Garrochill/Garchell, in Stirlingshire, which were held of the Stewarts of Darnley and for which he had a new infeftment from Matthew, Earl of Lennox, on 21 March, 1513. (Gordon MacGregor, Red Book of Scotland)

Alexander married Janet, sister and heir of John Galbraith of Garrochquill/Garchell, by 19 January 1489 when Walter Stewart of Morphie (Alexander’s cousin), acting as Janet’s procurator, appeared in the Sheriff Court in Stirling in connection with a brief for having her served heir to the lands of Garchell.

(Garchell is a phonetic abbreviation of Garrochquill.)

Alexander died by 1505 when his son James succeeded to the estate of Garchell.

Alexander Stewart and Janet Galbraith had the following children:

Alexander Stewart, 3rd of Garchell

Alexander Stewart, 3rd of Garchell, b. Abt 1475, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. 1525.  He is the son of Alexander Stewart, 1st of Garroquhill, shown above.

Alexander Stewart, 3rd of Garchell, was infeft in the lands of Garchell by Matthew, Earl of Lennox, the superior, on 21 March 1513. His son, Andrew, inherited Garchell in 1525. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland) Alexander’s wife is unknown. He was father of:

1. Andrew Stewart, 4th of Garchell, b. Abt 1500, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. 1590  (Age ~ 90 years). His story is presented below.

 Alexander Stewart likely had other children who are undocumented. They may have had descendants.

Andrew Stewart, 4th of Garchell

Andrew Stewart, 4th of Garchell, b. Abt 1500, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. 1590. Andrew is the son of Alexander Stewart, 3rd of Garchell, shown above.

Andrew Stewart, 4th of Garchell, had an Instrument of Sasine for these lands of Garchell as heir to his father on 5 July, 1525, and was witness to a reversion by John Cunningham of Fennwick-Malise of an annual rent of 20 merks to John Cunningham of Drumquhassell in February of 1580. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland)

Andrew Stewart’s wife is unknown. He had the following children:

William Stewart, 5th of Garchell

 William Stewart, 5th of Garchell, b. Abt 1535, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. Aft 1590, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. William is the son of Andrew Stewart, 4th of Garchell, shown above.

Due to the premature death of his older brother, William Stewart, 5th of Garchell, succeeded his father in these lands and for which had precept of clare constat for infeftment as his heir on 13 January 1590. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland)

William’s wife is unknown. He was father of:

1.  Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, b. Abt 1565, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. Aft 1622. His story is presented below.

William Stewart may have had other children who may have had descendants.

Walter Stewart, 6th and Last of Garchell

Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, b. Abt 1565, Garchell, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, d. Aft 1622. Walter was the son of William Stewart, 5th of Garchell, shown above.

Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, was compelled to subscribe to a Bond of Caution that he would keep the peace and also pay all damages which he had occasioned for intromitting with the teinds and duties of the Lordship of Coldingham in 1622. He sold the lands of Garchell to Robert Muschet of Craighead. (Gordon MacGregor, The Red Book of Scotland)

There are no further records pertaining to Walter Stewart, including whether he had children. Stewarts of the South refers to descendants of the Stewarts of “Gachoille” who lived in Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland, a mere 5 km (3 miles) from Garchell. It is believed that “Gachoille” is a transcription error for “Garchoille” and the the Stewart families in Balfron descend either from this Walter Stewart or possibly from another member of the Stewarts of Garchell.

The possible descendants of Walter Stewart are presented below.

The Stewarts in Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland

The Appendix of Stewarts of the South (ca. 1820) briefly describes a Stewart family from a place called Gachoille now believed to refer to Garchoille (Garchell):

“I think this finishes the whole in the south district of Perth, excepting a respectable family that [are] here called the Stewarts of Ga[r]choille, where there were numbers of families, all tenants, with many cottars besides, most of whom are all extinct (a few excepted) of whom I cannot give at present so particular [an] account as I otherwise would wish [to]. They resided in the parish of Balfron in Stirlingshire….” (Stewarts of the South – Appendix)

Based on this description, any family of Stewarts found in Balfron in 1820 whose origins in Balfron can be traced back to the earliest parish records could potentially descend from Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, or another member of the Stewarts of Garchell. Due to the absence of records for the intervening generations, it is impossible to confirm through documentary evidence if any of the following persons actually descend from the earlier Stewarts of Garchell. Only Y-DNA evidence could establish such a connection with certainty. (Autosomal-DNA could not confirm a connection to the Stewarts of Garchell.)

The following families are suspected by not confirmed to have descended from Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell, or an earlier branch of the Garchell family.

Alexander Stewart and Janet Wright in Balfron

Alexander Stewart, in Balfron,   b. Abt 1655, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

Alexander Stewart is suspected of being a descendant of the Stewarts of Garchell, possibly a descendant of Walter Stewart, 6th of Garchell. According to Stewarts of the South, the descendants of the Stewarts of Gachoille (believed to be a transcription error for Garchoille), moved to Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

He is believed to be the Alexander Stewart listed in the 1694 Hearth Tax Returns for Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland, along with Jon Wright. Jon Wright is believed but not confirmed to be Alexander’s father-in-law or brother-in-law.

Marriage and Children

Alexander Stewart is presumed to have married to Janet Wright, b. Abt 1660, Stirlingshire, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN, although no record of their marriage has been found. They had the following children:

1. 1. William Stewart,   b. 8 May 1692, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. Charles Stewart,   b. 7 Feb 1697, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. Andrew Stewart,   b. 9 Mar 1701, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

John? Stewart in Balfron

John? Stewart, in Balfron,   b. Abt 1740, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

John? Stewart’s first name is not confirmed. He is not confirmed as the father of the sons shown here. The sons shown here all had families in Balfron about the same time and each had an eldest son named John. It is suggested, but not confirmed, that they may be brothers from the same family.

John? Stewart may be the father of:

Andrew Stewart and Catherine Battison in Balfron

Andrew Stewart, in Balfron,   b. 1776, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. Between 1841 and 1851, Balfron Clachan, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland   (Age 65 years). Andrew’s parents are unknown. His father’s name may be James. He may be the son of James Stewart and Katharine McKay, born 4 May 1773 in Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He may be the grandson of Andrew Stewart, born 9 Mar 1701 in Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland, son of Alexander Stewart and Janet Wright, shown above.

Balfron Parish Register 1818:

Stewart, Andrew, wright, Balfron, and Katherine Battison, his spouse, had a daughter born 1 Oct and bapt 8, named Agnes.”

Stewart, Andrew, wright in Balfron, and Catharine Battison, his spouse had a son born the 15 and bapt 17 April 1808 named Andrew.

The Same parents had a daughter born the 9 and bapt the 14 Sept 1811, named Catharine. lawful daughter of Andrew Stewart (The last sentence is in a different hand.

The same parents had a son born the 1 and bapt 6 April 1813, named William.

Stewart, Andrew, wright in Balfron, and Catharine Battison, his spouse, had a daughter born the 16 June and bapt the 8 July 1816, named Grissell.” (Balfron Parish Register)

In 1841, at age 65, Andrew Stewart was residing at Balfron Clachan, Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland, with his wife, Catherine, age 64. He was employed as a wright. Also residing with them were their children: William, 20, a wright, and Charles, 30, a carter, Grissell, 20, a female servant. Also living with them were Agnes Graham, 5, and Andrew Graham, 2, presumably grandchildren.

Living nearby in 1841, also at Balfron Clachan, was:

William McLean, 35, hand loom weaver
Catherine McLean, 60, no employment
Margaret McLean, 35, hand loom weaver
Catherine McLean, 30, hand loom weaver
Duncan Graham, 7
Andrew Stewart, 2 (Andrew McLean Stewart, born 30 Apr 1839, son of Daniel Stewart and Catherine McLean)

Andrew Stewart is not found in 1851, but his widow and children are. Andrew Stewart died between 1841-1851, but exact date of death is unknown

Andrew Stewart married on 26 Dec 1798 in Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland  to Catherine Battison,   b. 1775, Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

Sources and Research Leads

Hearth Tax 1694

The Hearth Tax of 1694 lists on line 27 Jon Wright, Alexander Stewart, Jon Faichney, and Thomas Adam residing in the parish of Balfron and paying a hearth tax.

Mitchell’s Monumental Inscriptions

Mitchell’s Monumental Inscriptions shows the following Stewart related burials in Balfron:

46A – Footstone – David Stewart, daughter Mary 17 July 1841, 4 years old.

46B – by James Stewart, 22 Jan 1913, wife Margaret Galbraith, 22 Feb 1910

46C – In memory of father Duncan Stewart, 23 July 1879, age 65, mother Mary McLean, 22 July 1895, age 76, by Alexander Stewart, 11 Dec 1933, age 79 (wife Marion Hamilton 18 Mar 1937, age 76). William Taylor, 15 Mar 1971, age 75, Elizabeth Taylor, 1898-1991.

94 – (next to 93) Alex Fairlie Wilson in Burnbrae, Balfron, died 12 April 1917, age 77, wife Ellen Comrie, 12 Oct 1898. Richard McGill, widow Helen Stewart Bruce, died Burnbrae, 9 Feb 1921. J. C. McAllister of Johannesburg, wife Helen Stewart Bruce McGill, died Burnbrae, 13 May 1939.

93 – Footstone – John Zuill, 16 July 1803, age 71. Alexander Fairlie, 13 Nov 1852, age 87, wife Jean Zuill, 20 Mar 1847, age 80, daughter Jane Fairlie or Wilson, 28, Jul 1883, age 77.

97 – in memory of Janet Stewart, 12 Mar 1825, age 25

108 – Tall urn – Walter Fairlie in Spittal, died 13 Dec 1874, age 76, wife Mary Stewart, 7 Nov 1867, age 35 (sic) , daughter Margaret, 2 May 1867, age 4 years and 5 months, youngest daughter Maggie Stewart, 16 May 1877, 9 years and 6 months, daughter Elizabeth, 1 May 1897, age 31, daughter Christina, 1 Feb 1939, age 78.

109 – next to 108 – William Fairlie, 18 Dec 1840, age 85, wife Agnes Galbraith, 19 Jan 1848, age 81, son James, Sept 1822, age 21, son William, March 1826, age 39, son Alexander, Nov 1861, age 59, by son Walter in Spittal.

Additional Stewart Baptisms and Marriages in Balfron

Sorted by Family

James Stewart and Christian Wannet

1. 1. David Stewart, born 25 Jan 1723, son of James Stewart and Christian Wanan
   2. Alexander Stwart, born 9 Jan 1726, son of James Stwart and Christian Wannat
   3. James Stueart, born 24 Mar 1728, son of James Stueart and Christian Wannet
   4. George Stueart, born 10 Jun 1733, son of James Stueart and Christan Wannet
   5. Jean Stueart, born 10 Jun 1733, daughter of James Stueart and Christan Wannet

Robert Stewart married on 20 May 1738 to Agnas Galbraith

Margaret Stewart married on 25 Apr 1778 to David Buchanan

William Stewart married on 11 Jul 1790 to Janet Ferguson (possible 2nd marriage in 1800 to Jean Paul)

1. 1. Thomas Stewart, born 8 May 1791, son of William Stewart and Janet Ferguson
   2. John Stewart, born 28 Oct 1793, son of William Stewart and Janet Ferguson
   3. George Stewart, born 1794, son of William Stewart and Janet Ferguson
   4. Ann Stewart, born 30 Apr 1797, daughter of William Stewart and Janet Ferguson

Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling

1. 1. Agnes Stewart, born 28 Jun 1792, daughter of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling
   2. William Stewart, born 3 Jun 1794, son of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling
   3. Robert Stewart, born 6 Jun 1798, son of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling
   4. James Stewart, born 27 Jul 1800, son of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling
   5. Margaret Stewart, born 3 Oct 1802, daughter of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling
   6. —– Stewart, born 1805, child of Robert Stewart and Margaret Stirling

Robert Stewart and Isobel McLaren

1. 1. Margaret Stewart, born 3 Jun 1792, daughter of Robert Stewart and Isobel Mcleron

Charles Stewart and Elizabeth Wood

1. 1. Elizabeth Stewart, born 3 Sep 1793, daughter of Charles Stewart and Elizabeth Wood
   2. Lilias Stewart, born 3 Sep 1793, daughter of Charles Stewart and Elizabeth Wood

John James Stewart or Hamilton and Christian McColl

1. 1. Peter Stewart, born 9 Jun 1793, son of John James Stewart or Hamilton and Christian McColl
   2. John Stewart, born 3 Nov 1799, son of John Stewart and Cathrine McColl
   3. Jean Stewart, born 24 Mar 1803, daughter of John Stewart and Christian McColl
   4. James Stewart, born 6 Jul 1805, son of John Stewart and Christian McColl

Duncan Stewart married on 23 Dec 1792 to Helen Ure

1. 1. James Stewart, born 28 Nov 1793, son of Duncan Stewart and Helen Ure

Alexander Stewart married on 1 Oct 1794 to Cathrine Kennedy

Alexander Stewart married on 24 Jul 1791 to Cathrine Cameron

1. 1. James Stewart, born 18 Dec 1794, son of Alexander Stewart and Cathrine Cameron
   2. Donald Stewart, born 7 May 1797, son of Alexander Stewart and Cathrine Cameron Duncan

Elizabeth Stewart married on 10 Aug 1795 to Andrew Carrick

Mary Stewart married on 26 Nov 1796 to James Carrick

Elizabeth Stewart married on 1 Jun 1796 to John Buchanan

Christian Stewart married on 13 Mar 1796 to John McAllestor

Charles Stewart married on 12 Apr 1797 to Jean Neilson

Janet Stewart married on 26 May 1797 to Alexander Neilson

John Stewart and Agnes Wilson

1. 1. Robert Stewart, born 26 Aug 1798, son of John Stewart and Agnes Wilson

William Stewart married on 14 Mar 1800 to Jean Paul (2nd marriage?)

1. 1. John Stewart, born 8 Jan 1801, son of William Stewart and Jean Paul

Jean Stewart married on 15 Oct 1801 to John Nicol

Elizabeth Stewart married on 4 Dec 1801 to Peter Lindsay

Mary Stewart married on 17 Nov 1804 to James Neilson

Duncan Stewart and Janet McCallum

1. 1. Helen Wilson Du Stewart, born 4 Jul 1805, daughter of Duncan Stewart and Janet McCallum

Robert Stewart married on 6 Nov 1806 to Barbara Mellish

Charles Stewart and Mary Buchanan

1. 1. Charles Stewart, born 12 Mar 1809, son of Charles Stewart and Mary Buchanan
   2. Mary Stewart, born 31 Oct 1811, daughter of Charles Stewart

Charles Stewart married on 17 Aug 1813 to Janet Buchanan

John Stewart married on 10 Jun 1812 to Janet Thomas

1. 1. Janet Stewart, born 16 Oct 1813, daughter of John Stewart and Janet Thomas

Archibald Stewart married on 13 Nov 1816 to Margaret Murdoch

Jean Stewart married on 20 Sep 1817 to John Wright

Robert Stewart and Mary Macnicol (see James Stewart and Mary McNicol, below)

1. 1. William Stewart, born 19 Feb 1832, son of Robert Stewart and Mary Macnicoll

Jean Buchanan Stewart married on 12 Nov 1825 to James Gilfillan

James Stewart married on 19 May 1827 to Isabella McLeish

John Stewart married on 10 Oct 1829 to Barbara Shaw

Janet Stewart married on 14 Oct 1831 to Gilbert McMillan

Agnes Stewart married on 13 Jan 1832 to George Richardson

Helen Stewart married on 9 Mar 1835 to Hugh McFarlane

John Stewart married on 9 Jun 1835 to Janet Brown

James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol (see Robert Stewart and Mary McNicol, above)

1. 1. William Stewart, born 18 Sep 1835, son of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol
   2. Agness Stewart, born 1 Mar 1837, daughter of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol
   3. Margaret Stewart, born 11 Aug 1839, daughter of James Stewart and Mary Macnicol
   4. James Stewart, born 7 Jan 1842, son of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol

David Stewart married on 18 Oct 1836 to Janet Nicol (possible 1st marriage for David who married Isabella Carrick)

Daniel Stewart and Catherine McLean

1. 1. Andrew McLean Stewart, born 30 Apr 1839, son of Daniel Stewart and Catherine McLean

Helen Stewart married on 12 Jun 1839 to George Bauchop

Susannah Stewart married on 28 Aug 1840 to Robert Campbell

Douglas Stewart married on 19 Feb 1842 to Margaret Yuill

James Stewart married on 22 Apr 1844 to Elizabeth McNicol

James Stewart Coach proprietor Balfron and Mary McNicol his spouse had a lawful son born on the twentieth day of December Eighteen Hundred and forty one and baptized by the Rev’d Mr. Niven the Seventh day of January Eighteen Hundredn and forty two named James. Given in for registration 7 Jan’y 1842. (Balfron Parish Register)

John Stewart married on 30 Dec 1851 to Janet McAdam

Ann Miller Stewart married on 31 Mar 1851 to George Lockhart

Agnes Stewart married on 25 Nov 1852 to Findlay Brown

John Stewart married on 21 Jul 1854 to Agnes Graham

1. 1. John Stewart, born 24 Nov 1854, son of John Stewart and Agnes Graham

1841

Name William Stewart
Age 65
Estimated Birth Year abt 1776
Gender Male
Where born Scotland
Civil parish Balfron
County Stirlingshire
Address Dunmore Street
Occupation Cotton H L W
William Stewart 65
Jean Stewart 50
Agnes Stewart 26
Margrate Stewart 20
Elisebath Stewart 16
David Stewart 18
Jean Hunter 9 Mo

1851

Name Jean Stewart
Age 69
Estimated Birth Year abt 1782
Relationship Head
Gender Female
Where born Balfron, Stirlingshire
Civil parish Balfron
Town Balfron
County Stirlingshire
Address Dunmore Street
Occupation Winder Of Cotton Yarn
Jean Stewart 69 Head
Agnes Stewart 38 Daughter
Margaret Stewart 30 Daughter
David Stewart 28 Son
Elisabeth Stewart 26 Daughter
Jean Hunter 10 Grandaughter (Granddaughter)

William Stewart married on 14 Mar 1800 to Jean Paul (2nd marriage?)

1. 1. John Stewart, born 8 Jan 1801, son of William Stewart and Jean Paul

James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol (see Robert Stewart and Mary McNicol, above)

1. 1. William Stewart, born 18 Sep 1835, son of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol
   2. Agness Stewart, born 1 Mar 1837, daughter of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol
   3. Margaret Stewart, born 11 Aug 1839, daughter of James Stewart and Mary Macnicol
   4. James Stewart, born 7 Jan 1842, son of James Stewart and Mary Mcnicol

Balfron Illegitimate Births (no father)

Catharine STEWART 27 July 1856 daughter of Catharine STEWART
Charles STEWART 1 September 1858 son of Margaret STEWART
James STEWART 4 March 1855 son of Elisabeth STEWART
John Brown STEWART 28 September 1856 son of Jean STEWART
Margaret Monteith STEWART 30 March 1865 daughter of Margaret STEWART

Male Heads of Household in Balfron 1834 (https://www.oldscottish.com/balfron.html#HoFs)

James Stewart wright Clachan
John Stewart Church Officer Barrack Street

Male Heads of Household in Balfron 1835

James Stewart coachman Buchanan Street
James Stewart wright Clachan
John Stewart spirit dealer Buchanan Street
John Stewart Church Officer Barrack Street

1837

James Stewart coachman Buchanan Street
James Stewart wright Clachan
John Stewart Church Officer Barrack Street

1838

James Stewart coach proprietor Buchanan Street
James Stewart wright Clachan record deleted
John Stewart Church Officer Barrack Street

Stewarts in Drymen

1841

Name David Stewart
Age 45
Estimated Birth Year abt 1796
Gender Male
Where born Stirlingshire, Scotland
Civil parish Drymen
County Stirlingshire
Address 11 Gartachail
Occupation Farmer
Parish Number 477
Household Members (Name) Age
David Stewart 45
Mary Stewart 40
Christina Stewart 15
Jean Stewart 15
Janet Stewart 13
Alexander Stewart 17
Mary Stewart 9
Margaret Stewart 7
David Stewart 4

Name James Stewart
Gender Male
Baptism Date Jan 1805
Baptism Place Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Father
John Stewart
Mother
Mary Battison

Name John Stewart
Gender Male
Birth Date 15 Mar 1803
Baptism Date 15 Mar 1803
Baptism Place Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Father
John Stewart
Mother
Mary Battison