Alexander Stewart,   b. 8 Feb 1801, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 6 Jun 1882, Mains of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 81 years). 

Alexander Stewart is presumed to have married about 1825 to Jean Guthrie although no record of their marriage has been found.

On 27 Apr 1830, at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Alexander Stewart and his brother John Stewart were witnesses to the baptism of their nephew James Stewart, son of James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie.

In 1841 Alexander was residing in Nether Gavel near Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children and was employed as a vintner like his brother James.

In 1851, at age 49, Alexander Stewart was residing at Milltown of Gaval near Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a farmer of 40 acres employing 2 men.

In 1861, at age 59, Alexander Stewart was residing in East Toux (Touse) near Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotlamd, widowed, with his children. He was emplyed as a crofter of 11 acres.

In 1871, at age 69, Alexander Stewart was residing in Mains of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his children Margaret and Isaac. He was employed as a crofter of 15 acres.

In 1881, at age 80, Alexander Stewart was residing in Brakeshill, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his son Isaac, daughter Margaret, and granddaughter Jane G Stewart (25). He was employed as a crofter of 11 acres.

Alexander Stewart, crofter, widower of Jane Guthrie, died 6 June 1882 at Mains of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, age 81, son of John Stewart, crofter, deceased, and Jane Stewart nee Leighton. Informant: Isaac Stewart, son.

Marriage and Children

Alexander Stewart had relations with Jean Guthrie,   b. Abt 30 Nov 1802, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Between 1851 and 1861, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 48 years). They had the following children:

1. 1. Son Stewart,   b. Abt 1825, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. This son’s name is not known, nor has any record been found of him. His father, Alexander, is found in 1861 residing with two granddaughters (shown as daughters of this unknown son). As the granddaughters are surnamed Stewart then it is presumed their father was a Stewart and thus they would be the children of an unknown son of Alexander. However no record of such a son has been found and no birth record has been found for these daughters to identify their parents. This son and his wife are presumed to have died after the birth of their second daughter in 1860 and prior to the 1861 census.
      1. Isabella Stewart,   b. 1860, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Isabella is found in 1861 residing with her grandfather, Alexander Stewart. She has not been found in any later census records and may have died in childhood.
      2. Jane G Stewart,   b. 1856, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Jane is found residing with her grandfather, Alexander Stewart, in 1861, 1871 and 1881. Her parents are unknown.
   2. Agnes Leith Stewart,   b. 1827, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 1861, Chatsworth, Grey County, Ontario, Canada   (Age 34 years). Agnes is found residing with her parents in Nether Gaval in 1841.In the 1851, Agnew was residing on East Street in Fetterangus, Aberdeen, Scotland, with her husband George Chessor Sinclair (1822-1908), along with their two-month-old daughter Sarah Pirie Sinclair (1851-1931).Sometime between May 1854 and Nov 1855, Agnes and George, along with at least one more daughter, including Agnes Leith Sinclair (1852-1941), as well as George’s parents and youngest sister, emigrated from Scotland to Canada and settled at Holland Centre, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. (source: Barbara Mackness)Agnes Stewart married on 16 Jun 1850 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   to George Sinclair,   b. 1822, Frasersburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 6 Dec 1908, Chatsworth, Grey County, Ontario, Canada   (Age 86 years). They had the following children:
      1. Sarah Pirie Sinclair,   b. 23 Jan 1851, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 16 Oct 1931, York, Ontario, Canada   (Age 80 years) 
      2. Agnes Leith Sinclair,   b. 1852, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 1941, Grey County, Ontario, Canada   (Age 89 years) 
      3. Barbara Jane Sinclair,   b. 22 May 1854, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 1861, Chatsworth, Grey, Ontario, Canada   (Age 6 years)
      4. Catherine Sinclair,   b. 19 Nov 1855,   d. 14 Jul 1929, Chatsworth, Grey, Ontario, Canada   (Age 73 years)
      5. William Sinclair,   b. 1857, Holland, Grey County, Ontario, Canada ,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. George Sinclair,   b. 1859, Holland, Grey County, Ontario, Canada ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   3. Jean Stewart,   b. 18 Nov 1830, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Jean is found in 1841 residing at Nether Gaval with her parents. She is believed to have had relations with John Jaffray by whom she had a child, Alexander Jaffray, who is believed to be the Alexander “Raffan” incorrectly transcribed in the 1851 census living in Milltown of Gaval with his grandfather, Alexander Stewart.
      1. Alexander Jaffray,   b. 18 Nov 1848, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   4. Margaret Stewart,   b. 9 Nov 1833, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Margaret is found in from 1841-1881 residing with her birth family. In 1871 she also has her daughter, Isabella Sinclair, residing with her, believed to be illegitimate. Margaret is believed to have had relations with Peter Sinclair. No record of any marriage has been found and they had only one child together.
      1. Isabella Sinclair,   b. 8 Aug 1859, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   5. Mary Stewart,   b. May 1841, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Mary is recorded as being one month old in the 1841 census which was conducted in June 1841. She is found residing with her birth family in 1841 and 1851. Her later whereabouts are unknown.
   6. Isaac Stewart,   b. 1 Mar 1847, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 17 Oct 1932, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 85 years).In 1851, at age 4, Isaac Stuart was residing at Milltown of Gaval near Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with parents and siblings.Isaac was just a young boy when his mother died sometime between 1851-1861.In 1861, at age 13, Isaac Stuart was residing in East Toux (Touse) near Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotlamd, with his widowed father and siblings.

      In 1871, at age 23, Isaac Stuart was residing in Mains of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with widowed father and sister. He was employed as a crofter’s son.

      In 1881, at age 33, Isaac Stuart was residing in Brakeshill, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his elderly father and sister. He was employed as an agricultural labourer.

      Isaac’s father died in June 1882. Isaac would have been 34. It appears that Isaac spent his time caring for the family croft with his father. Within a year of his father’s death, Isaac married Elizabeth Watt and their first of five children was born in 1884.

      In 1891, at age 44, Isaac Stuart was residing in Mains Pitfour Croft, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a crofter.

      In 1901, at age 53, Isaac Stuart was residing at Howe Of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a crofter.

      Isaac Stewart had relations with Elizabeth Watt,   b. 30 Mar 1849, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 25 May 1921, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 72 years). They had the following children:

      1. Alexander Stuart,   b. 1884, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Frank Stuart,   b. 1889, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. James Stuart,   b. 1890, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. John Stuart,   b. 1891, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
      5. George Stuart,   b. 1894, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

John Stewart,   b. Abt 27 Feb 1803, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age < 37 years). 

On 27 Apr 1830, at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, John Stewart and his brother Alexander Stewart were witnesses to the baptism of their nephew James Stewart, son of James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie.

John has not been found in any census records. He was recorded as deceased in his mother’s death registration in 1855 and is presumed to have died before the first census in 1841.

Marjory May Stewart,   b. Abt 11 May 1805, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Marjory/May Stewart never married or had children. She lived most of her life with her parents and then her widowed mother and finally with her sister, Jean.

In 1841, Marjory Stewart, age 36, was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire, Scotland, with her widowed mother and sister, Jean Stewart, 30.

In 1851, Marjory Stewart, age 45, was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire, Scotland, with her widowed mother.

In 1861, May Stewart, age 55, was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenhire, Scotland, in her own cottage and working as a stocking knitter.

In 1871, May Stewart, age 65, was residing at Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a pauper, in the residence of her sister, Jean Rattray.

Marjory/May Stewart has not been found in 1881 and is presumed to have died.

Thomas Stewart,   b. 15 Dec 1806, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age < 34 years).

Thomas has not been found in any census records. He was recorded as deceased in his mother’s death registration in 1855 and is presumed to have died prior to the first census in 1841.

Jean Stewart,   b. Abt 6 Jun 1811, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Between 1834-1837, in her early 20s, Jean Stewart had relations with William Milne although no record of their marriage has been found. They had two sons who only lived with her briefly. It is suspected that the boys were illegitimate although their birth registration images have not been consulted to confirm.

1. 1. John Milne,   b. 16 May 1834, Lonmay, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   2. George Milne,   b. 2 Mar 1837, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

Jean continues to use her maiden name, Stewart, until her marriage to Charles Rattray, and her son John shows no mother’s name on his death certificate, which would be indicative of illegitimate births.

About 1840, Jean Stewart had relations with Alexander McKenzie, by whom she had twins. No record has been found of their marriage and she is found in 1841 with the infant twins using her maiden name. Thus it is presumed that these children were also illegitimate.

1. 1. Jean Mckenzie,   b. 14 Apr 1841, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. Twin Son McKenzie,   b. 14 Apr 1841, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

In 1841, at age 30, Jean Stewart was residing at Upper Hythies, Old Deer, Banffshire (later Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with her widowed mother and sister. Her four children were with her. Her newborn twins were named “Mk” in the census. Neither William Milne nor Alexander McKenzie were with her.

Jean Stewart married on 11 May 1847 in Longside, Aberdeen, Scotland  to Charles Rattray,   b. Abt 1815,   d. Bef 1861  (Age < 45 years). They had the following children:

1. 1. Mary Rattray,   b. 17 Jul 1850, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Bef 1851, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age < 0 years)
   2. Marjory May Rattray,   b. 1851, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   3. Margaret Rattray,   b. 11 Aug 1852, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   4. Mary Jean Rattray,   b. 15 Feb 1856, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

In 1851, at age 38, Jean Stewart was visiting at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was visiting in the home of her widowed mother. Her 9 year old daughter, Jean Mckenzie and her infant daughter May were with her. She is recorded as a constable’s wife. Her husband was not present. Her sons, John and George Milne, were residing with their uncle Alex Milne, in Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

In 1861, at age 42, Jean Rattray was residing at Mid Street (grocer’s Shop), Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her daughter Jane Mckenzie and her three surviving Rattray daughters. She is recorded as a gamekeeper’s wife. Her husband was not present and may have been deceased.

In 1871, at age 58, Jean Rattray was residing at Bridge Street, Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her daughters. Her widowed mother was residing with them. She was recorded as a former domestic servant. Her husband was not present and may have been deceased.

In 1881, at age 69, Jean Rattray was residing at Bridge Street, Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a widow with her 10-year-old granddaughter Jane. She was recorded as a pauper.

In 1891, at age 77, Jean Rattray was residing alone at Ladymill House, Old Machar, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was living on private means.

Jean Stewart is recorded in five census records, having had children by three men, and in none of the census records are any of her husbands/partners present with her.

Jean Rattray has not been found in 1901 and is presumed to have died between 1891-1901.

John Stewart,   b. 3 Oct 1827, Brownhill Annochile, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 31 May 1829, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 1 years)

John died in childhood.

This John has been wrongly attributed in online trees as having married Ann Walker and having a family.

Mary Stewart, b. 1828, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland , d. 2 Jun 1913, Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 85 years). 

In 1841, at age 13, Mary Stewart was residing in Upper Hythie, Deer, Banffshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

On 12 July 1851, Mary Stewart married in Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to Archibald Simpson.

In 1851, at age 20, Mary Simpson was residing at Greenhill, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as a house servant in the home of John Kerr.

In 1861, at age 33, Mary Simpson was residing in Boghead, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children. She was employed as a dressmaker.

In 1871, at age 42, Mary Simpson was residing back near her birth place at Middle Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children. She was listed as a farm servant’s wife.

In 1881, at age 52, Mary Simpson was residing at Bridge Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children. She was listed as a farm servant’s wife.

In 1891, at age 61, Mary Simpson was residing at Back Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her grandson, James Simpson (12). She was listed as an agricultural labourer’s wife.

In 1901, at age 71, Mary Simpson was residing at Smithy Lane, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her daughter Mary Simpson.

On 2 Jun 1913 in Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Mary Simpson, widow of Archibald Simpson (farm servant), died at 82 years of age. She was the daughter of James Stewart and Dorothy Sangster. Informant: Archibald Simpson, Mill Farm, Strichen, son.

Marriage and Children

Mary Stewart married on 12 Jul 1851 in Longside, Aberdeen, Scotland  to Archilbald Simpson,   b. 1829, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

1. 1. James Simpson,   b. 1852, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. Alexander Simpson,   b. 1854, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   3. Archibald Simpson,   b. 16 Jun 1856, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   4. William Simpson,   b. 1860, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   5. Mary Simpson,   b. 1867, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   6. George Simpson,   b. 1870, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

James Stewart, b. Abt 27 Mar 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland . 

On 27 Mar 1829, the baptism of James Stewart was witnessed by his maternal grandfather, Basil Sangster, and William Davidson in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. James is presumed to have died in infancy prior to the birth of his same-named brother a year later in 1830.

James Stewart, 5th in Upper Hythie,   b. 27 Apr 1830, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 18 Jul 1872, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 42 years). 

Information on James Stewart, 5th in Hythie, is found belown.

Marjory May Stewart,   b. 19 Sep 1831, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 3 Jun 1894, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 62 years). 

In 1841, at age 9, Marjory Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

On 22 June 1850, at age 18, in Longmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May Stewart married to George Walker.

In 1851, at age 19, May Walker was residing at South Street, Mintlaw, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and newborn son, George.

In 1861, at age 29, May Walker was residing at Wynd, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband George Walker, a crofter, and their four children.

In 1871, at age 39, Marjory Walker was residing at 2 Church Lane, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband, George Walker, and their six children.

In 1881, at age 48, Marjory Walker was residing at 27 Broad Street, Fraserborough, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her children Isabella and William Walker. She was working as a hotel keeper. Her husband, George Walker, was residing at 95 High Street, Fraserborough, Aberdeenshire, Scotland with their son, George Walker, and his wife Elizabeth.

In 1894, in Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Marjory Walker died.

In 1895, Marjory’s husband, George Walker, died in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Marriage and Children

Majory Stewart married on 22 Jun 1850 in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   to George Walker,   b. 9 Jul 1826, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 6 Mar 1895, St Fergus, Scotland   (Age 68 years). They had the following children:

1. 1. George Walker,   b. 8 Sep 1850, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 26 Sep 1917  (Age 67 years) 
   2. Dorothy Walker,   b. 8 Jul 1852, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. Mary Ann Walker,   b. 13 Jan 1855, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   4. James S Walker,   b. 18 Aug 1857, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 26 Jul 1945, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA   (Age 87 years)
   5. Isabella Forrest Walker,   b. 16 Feb 1862, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 20 Apr 1903, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 41 years)  
   6. Alexander Walker,   b. 4 Mar 1864, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 23 Aug 1877, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland   (Age 13 years)
   7. Marjory Walker,   b. 3 Mar 1866, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 28 May 1879, St Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 13 years)
   8. William Walker,   b. 15 Nov 1869, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 12 Jun 1951, Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, USA   (Age 81 years) 
   9. Charles Simpson Walker,   b. 16 Nov 1872, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 2 Feb 1879, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland   (Age 6 years)
   10. Jane Ann Walker,   b. 12 Sep 1876, St Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 23 Feb 1878, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland   (Age 1 years)  

Isabella Stewart,   b. 21 Apr 1833, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 5 May 1896  (Age 63 years). 

In 1841, at age 8, Isabella Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

In 1851, at age 17, Isabella Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her parents and siblings.

On 4 Jun 1853, at age 20, Isabella Stewart married in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to James Hadden.

In 1861, at age 27, Isabella Hadden was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children. She was described as a ploughman’s wife. Her mother and siblings lived nearby.

In 1871, at age 37, Isabella Hadden was residing at High Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children.

In 1881, at age 47, Isabella Hadden was residing at North Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her children. Her husband was absent.

Neither Isabella Hadden nor her children have been found in 1891. Her husband, James Hadden, was residing in Aucheoch, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, without his family, employed as a farm servant to Joseph Fowlie.

On 6 May 1896, at age 64, Isabella Hadden, daughter of James Stewart, crofter (deceased) and Dorothy Sangster (deceased) and wife of James Hadden, farm servant, died at West Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Informant: James Hadden, widower.

Marriage and Children

Isabella Stewart married on 4 Jun 1853 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  to James Hadden,   b. 1832, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

1. 1. James Hadden,   b. 1850, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. William Hadden,   b. 15 Jan 1856, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. Jean Hadden,   b. 11 Feb 1858, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   4. Mary Ann Hadden,   b. 11 Mar 1860, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   5. Isabella Hemingway Haddan,   b. 16 Feb 1862, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   6. Jane Stewart Haddan,   b. 3 Mar 1864, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
   7. Alexander Hadden,   b. 24 Jun 1866, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   8. Robert Hadden,   b. 4 Oct 1868, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 
   9. Elizabeth A Hadden,   b. Abt 1876, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN

Jane Stewart, b. 1 Feb 1835, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland , d. May 1837, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 2 years).

Jane died in childhood.

Alexander Stewart,   b. 8 Sep 1836, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 25 Nov 1891, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 55 years). 

In 1841, at age 4, Alexander Stewart was residing in Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1851, at age 15, Alexander Stewart was residing in Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was a student.

Sometime in Feb 1858, at age 22, Alexander Stewart had relations with 18-year-old Ann Yeats. On 22 Nov 1858, their son William Stewart was born. A month later, on 1 Dec 1859, Alexander Stewart married in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Ann Yeats.

The marriage didn’t go well. By 1861, Alexander Stewart abandoned his disabled wife who was pregnant with their second child. Ann went to live with her parents and two years later applied for Poor Law relief as a single mother abandoned by her husband.

In 1861, Alexander’s wife, Ann Stewart, age 21, was residing at Auchmachar, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with their son William Stewart, age 2. They were residing with her parents. Alexander Stewart was not present.

On 20 Jun 1863, Ann Stuart or Yeats, born 1838, wife of Alexander Stewart, born 1836, in Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, applied for Poor Law relief. She is described as employed at attending family, wholely disabled due to a disease of the foot and (looking after) children, and being partially destitute. She has two children with her, William, age 4, Charles, age 2. Her reason for destitution was, “deserted by husband — allowance regulated by state of health and medical officers instructions.”

By 1864, Alexander appears to have reconciled with his estranged wife. By May of 1865, their third son was born.

In 1871, at age 34, Alexander Stewart was residing at 59 Virginia St., St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a house carpenter.

In 1881, at age 44, Alexander Stewart was residing at 4 Frederick St., St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as an insurance agent.

In 1891, at age 54, Alexander Stewart was residing at 104 King Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and son, Francis, along with his adopted daughter Ann S McGregor (17). He was employed as an insurance agent.

Adopted daughter Ann McGregor later moved to Maine, USA, and married William Prescott. On her marriage registration, she lists Alexander Stewart and Ann Yeats as her parents.

In 1901, at age 60, Alexander Stewart’s widow, Ann Yeats Stewart, was residing at 71 King Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with adult children, Frances and his wife, Janet, and their son Charles C Stewart.

On 21 Dec 1926, at age 88, Ann Stewart, widow of Alexander Stewart, insurance agent, daughter of James Yeats and Ann Christie, died at 104 King Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Informant: Francis H. Stewart, son.

Marriage and Children

Alexander Stewart married on 1 Dec 1859 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  to Ann Yeats,   b. 24 May 1839, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 21 Nov 1926, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 87 years). They had the following children:

1. 1. William Stewart,   b. 22 Nov 1858, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

      William Stewart was born on 22 Nov 1858 as the illegitimate son of Alexander Stewart and Ann Yeats. His parents were married a month after his birth.

      In 1861, at age 2, William Stewart was residing at Auchmachar, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his pregnant and disabled, single mother. They were living in the care of his maternal grandparents. William’s father had abandonded them. His brother, Charles, was born a few weeks after the census.

      By 1864, William’s parents had reconciled, and by 1865 his next brother, James was born.

      In 1871, at age 12, William Stewart was residing at 59 Virginia Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland with his parents and siblings.

      William Stewart has not been confidently identified in later records. He does not appear in futher census records with his family. He may be the William Stewart, born 1858 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland who on 13 Dec 1877 at age 19 was discharged from service on the ship, Success of Sund~~, and who was certified on 6 Apr 1880 as a Second Mate in the Merchant Service.

   2. Charles Cordiner Stewart,   b. 18 Jun 1861, Back Hill of Knapperty, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 27 Nov 1898, St Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 37 years)

      Charles Cordiner Stewart was born in 1861 while his parents were estranged — his father having abandoned them. His parents reconciled before he was 3 years old. His name is unusual. Cordiner is not known to be a family name (unless it comes from further back on his mother’s side than this research project has probed), but Charles Cordiner was the name of a local Methodist minister in Aberdeen at the time. It’s not known if there was any connection.

      In 1871, at age 9, Charles C Stewart was residing at 59 Virginia Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was a student.

      In 1881, (age illegible), Charles C Stewart was residing at 4 Frederick Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a ship’s steward.

      Later that year, in 22 Aug 1881, at age 23, in St. Nicholas burgh, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Charles C. Stewart, a ship steward, son of Alexander Stewart, insurance agent, and Ann Yeats, residing at George Street, Aberdeen, married to Agnes Fraser, age 21, daughter of Charles Fraser and Agnes Walker. Witnessed by James Yeats Stewart, brother.

      Charles and Agnes moved to London, England, where their first three children were born between 1886-1890.

      In 1891, Charles’ wife, Agnes Stewart, was residing at 83 Wales Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with their young children. She was described as a ship’s steward’s wife. Charles was not with them and is presumed to have been at sea.

      On 27 Nov 1898, at age 37, Charles Cordiner Stewart, ship’s steward, husband of Agnes Fraser, son of Alexander Stewart, insurance agent (deceased) and Ann Yeats (living), died from “general paralysis of the insane” in the Royal Lunatic Asylum, George Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Informant: Agnes Stewart, widow, not present at time of death.

      In 1901, Charles’ widow, Agnes Stewart, was residing at 24 Blackfriars St., St. Nicholas, Aberdeen West, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her young children. Also residing with them was 18-year-old Florence Stewart(born 1883 in Drumblade, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as a domestic servant. She is presumed to be a relative, but has not been identified.)

      Charles Cordiner Stewart married on 22 Aug 1884 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  Agnes Fraser,   b. 20 May 1863, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 25 Nov 1928  (Age 65 years).

      1. Ann Christie Stewart,   b. 21 May 1886, Poplar, London, England ,   d. Bef 1891  (Age < 4 years) 
      2. Charles Walker Stewart,   b. 8 Nov 1887, Poplar, London, England ,   d. 25 Sep 1956, Dundee, Angus, Scotland   (Age 68 years) 
      3. Francis Hay Stewart,   b. 6 Mar 1890, Poplar, London, England ,   d. 6 Oct 1920, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 30 years)
      4. Catherine Thomson Stewart,   b. 6 Feb 1892, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 12 Jul 1972, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada   (Age 80 years) 
      5. William Stewart,   b. 1896, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. James Yeats Stewart,   b. 23 May 1865, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

      In 1871, at age 5, James Y Stewart was residing at 59 Virginia Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1881, at age 15, James Y Stewart was residing at 4 Frederick Street, Stl Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a clerk. Later that same year, in Aberdeen, he witnessed the wedding of his brother, Charles Cordiner Stewart.

      In 1890, at age 26, James Yeats Stewart was listed as master steward on the ship, Gulf of Lions, in Glasgow.

      On 30 Mar 1891, at age 26, James Yates Stewart, ship’s steward, residing at Eastlake Road, Lambeth, London, England, son of Alexander Stewart, commission agent, married to 22-year-old Ellen Jane Parker,   b. 11 Dec 1867, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England ,   d. UNKNOWN.

      He has not been confidently identified in later records and may have been at sea for later censuses.

      He may be the James Y Stewart who died about Oct 1925, at age 60, in Mutford, Suffolk, England, but this is unconfirmed.

      James Yeats Stewart and Ellen Parker had the following child:

      1. Jessie Winifred Stewart,   b. 12 Jul 1892, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England ,   d. UNKNOWN
   4. George Moir Stewart,   b. 3 Sep 1869, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Jul 1908, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England   (Age 38 years)

      In 1871, at age 1, George M Stewart was residing at 59 Virginia St., St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1881, at age 11, George M Stewart was residing at 4 Frederick St., St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

      George has not been found in 1891 and may have been at sea.

      In 1893, George Stewart married Amy Reynolds. His occupation was listed as steward. (He was a ship’s steward, like his brothers.)

      In 1901, at age 31, George M Stewart was residing in Islington, London, England, with his wife and daughters.

      George Stewart married on 19 Jun 1893 in London, England  to Amy Reynoldson,   b. 1871, Blackfield, London, England ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

      1. Alice Stewart,   b. 1895, Hammersmith, London, England ,   d. UNKNOWN 
         
      2. Dorothy Stewart,   b. 1896, West Hammersmith, London, England ,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. Frances Stewart,   b. 1898, Sydenham, London, England ,   d. UNKNOWN
   5. Francis Hay Stewart,   b. 1873, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 13 May 1950  (Age 77 years). Francis Hay Stewart was a postman.

William Stewart,   b. 14 Aug 1839, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. 

In 1841, at age 1, William Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Banffshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1851, at age 11, William Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1861, at age 21, William Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and siblings. He was employed as a tailor.

In 1862, William Stewart married in Rathen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to Helen Mundie.

In 1871, at age 31, William Stewart was residing at a “private house” (The original image has not been viewed. This is likely a transcription error.) in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and daughter. He was employed as a journeyman tailor.

Sometime between 1871 and 1881, William moved with his family from Hythie in the countryside into the city of Aberdeen, 40 km to the south.

In 1881, at age 41, William Stewart was residing at 50 Shiprow, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a tailor.

In 1891, at age 41 (sic, should be 51), William Stewart was residing at 20 York Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a tailor.

In 1901, at age 55 (sic), William Stewart was residing at 20 York Street, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a tailor and his wife as a dressmaker.

William Stewart married on 21 Dec 1862 in Rathen, Aberdeen, Scotland  to Helen Mundie,   b. 1842, Tyrie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

1. 1. Mary Stewart,   b. 12 Apr 1863, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Mary Stewart married Alexander Lawrie, a tailor, like her father. They had the following children:
      1. Annie Lawrie,   b. 27 Sep 1891, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Alexander Lawrie,   b. 1884, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. John Lawrie,   b. 1886, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. Stewart Lawrie,   b. 1887, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
      5. Hellen Lawrie,   b. 1889, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. Mary Lawrie,   b. Abt 1890, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. Helen Stewart,   b. 1873, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Helen lived with her parents until at least 1901 and was still single (age 29) at the time. Her later whereabouts and status is unknown.
   3. Jemima Stewart,   b. 1876, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. Jemima Stewart was residing with her parents until at least 1891. She has not been found in later records. (She is not the Jemima Stewart, in 1901, at age 25, residing at 63 Queen Street, St. Nicholoas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, employed as a wood poker worker, and residing with her sister, Jane Stewart, 54. This Jemima Stewart was born 13 Jul 1849, Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of James Stewart and Janet Orr.)
   4. William Stewart,   b. 1882, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. William Stewart was residing with his parents until 1901. His later whereabouts is unknown.

Charles Stewart,   b. 3 Jun 1846, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 1865, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   (Age 18 years).

In 1851, at age 4, Charles Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and siblings.

In 1861, at age 14, Charles Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and siblings.

Charles Stewart has not been found in later census records. He is believed but not confirmed to be the Charles Stewart who died in Aberdeen in 1865.

John Stewart, b. 15 Dec 1851, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. 

John was 8 years old when his father died in 1860.

In 1861, at age 9, John Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his widowed mother and siblings.

In 1871, at age 19, John Stewart was residing at Bruce Hill, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with the family of James Fowlie. He was employed as a farm servant.

In 1873, when John was 21, his mother died. After which, John appears to have fallen on hard times.

In 1881, at age 30, John Stewart was boarding with Margaret Keegan at 1 Pipe Street, Duddington, Midlothian, Scotland. He was employed as a street musician tramp.

John Stewart has not been found in later records and is presumed to have died.

James Stewart,   b. 11 Jul 1864, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN.

In 1871, at age 6, James Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his mother and siblings.

In 1872, at age 7, James’ father died.

In Sept 1872, James Stewart in Hythie, born 11 Jul 1864, was registered at Kinimonth School, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, by his widowed mother, Mrs. Stewart.

In 1881, at age 16, James Stewart was residing at Little Mill, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as a farm servant for Alexander Mather.

James has not been found in 1891.

In 1901, at age 36, James Stewart was residing at Middle Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as ploughman for John Gall.

George Hemingway Stewart,   b. 1 Feb 1866, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN, Hythie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland  . 

In Feb 1873, George Stewart in Hythie, born 1 Feb 1866, was registered at Kinimonth School, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

In 1881, at age 15, George Stewart was residing in Kininmonth, Lonmay, working as a farm servant for William Lawrance.

Scotland’s People Index shows George Hemingway Stewart dying on 23 Apr 1888 at Kininmonth.

In 1939, George Hemingway Stewart was residing at Mintlaw, North Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His relation, if any, to this George Hemingway Stewart is unknown.

Janetta Morrison Stewart,   b. 22 Jul 1867, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Jun 1939, St. Louis, Missouri, USA   (Age 71 years). 

In 1871, at age 3, Janetta Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland with her mother and siblings. Her father was absent.

In Sept 1872, Janetta Stewart in Hythie, born 22 Jul 1867, was registered at Kinimonth School, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

In 1881, at age 13, Janetta was residing in Kininmonth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her mother and step-father.

In 1891, at age 22, she is believed but not confirmed to be the Janette Steward residing at 12 Crooked Lane, St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as a maid in the household of Mary Baird.

Around 1892, Janetta Stewart is presumed to have married George Dinnie, although no record of their marriage has been found.

In 1901, at age 35, Janetta Dinnie was residing at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her two daughters. Her husband was absent. She was described as a stonecutter’s wife.

In 1910, at age 44, Janette Dinnie was residing at Laurel Street, Washington, Vermont, USA, with her husband and children.

In 1920, at age 49, Jeanetta Dinnie was residing in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with her husband and son, Walter Dinnie.

In 1930, at age 61, Jeanetta Dinnie was residing at Union Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with her husband and son, Walter Dinnie.

Marriage and Children

Jeanetta Stewart married to George Dinnie,   b. 1871, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. Mar 1937, St. Louis, Missouri, USA   (Age 66 years). They had the following children:

1. 1. Isabella Dinnie,   b. 28 Jan 1894, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 14 Apr 1968, St. Louis, Missouri, USA   (Age 74 years)
   2. Elizabeth W Dinnie,   b. 7 Jul 1896, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 11 Dec 1975, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA   (Age 79 years) 
   3. Walter Dinnie,   b. 11 Dec 1903, Barre, Washington, Vermont, USA ,   d. 21 Sep 1981  (Age 77 years) 

Isabella Clark Stewart,   b. 14 Oct 1868, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Isabella Stewart married to William Turriff,   b. Abt 1853, Crimond, Aberdeenshire ,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following family:

1. 1. William Turriff,   b. 1896, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   2. George Turriff,   b. 1897, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN
   3. Andrew Turriff,   b. 1900, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. UNKNOWN 

They may have had additional children. Post-1901 records have not been consulted.

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