The Stewarts in Hythie

The History and Genealogy of the Stewarts in Hythie, Aberdeenshire;
Branch I, Line 2 of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Perthshire, Scotland
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The Stewarts in Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Branch I, Line 2 of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich

Forged in the Wake of Culloden

It was Saturday morning, April 16, 1746. Donald Stewart had been up all night sneaking through the underbrush on a failed attempt to ambush the British troops at Nairn. He hadn’t slept since Thursday. By the end of the day, he and his fellow Jacobite soldiers were dealt a crushing defeat on the field at Culloden that sent his beloved Bonnie Prince Charlie fleeing and calling for his army to disband. But Donald Stewart and the rest of the Appin Regiment were not ready to give up yet. They fled to the far end of Loch Ness, to Fort Augustus, to regroup and plan their next move.

The Appin Regiment was so determined to not give up that they remained in-arms until July. That would be about the same time that Donald likely received news that his father, Maj. David Stewart, from the Atholl Regiment, had been captured on July 19 hiding in the Braes of Leny, near his home in southern Perthshire. He was sent to the Tolbooth at Stirling where he was left to die of his injuries.

The Appin Regiment finally stood down. There would not be another battle. British troops were scouring the Highlands hunting for surviving Jacobite soldiers. Those who were captured were either executed or sentenced to penal transportation to the colonies — banished from Scotland for life. Their homes were ransacked and their families harassed and worse. Donald Stewart knew that he could never go home again. The soldiers would be looking for him there. His father and half-brother had both been Jacobite officers. His father was now dead. His half-brother’s fate was unknown. His own life was in constant danger. But he had a young son, William, whom he couldn’t abandon. Donald Stewart managed to retrieve William, perhaps under cover of darkness, or with the help of a family member. Donald and William then took to the hills in hiding. For how long they hid? We do not know. It could have been weeks, months, or maybe even years.

Donald Stewart was mistakenly recorded as killed in action at Culloden. This would give him the reprieve he needed. He could take on a new persona and distance himself from his former home and family in order to save his life and ensure that his son would grow up with a father.

By means unknown, Donald Stewart was able to acquire a farmstead in rural Aberdeenshire, just west of the town of Peterhead, a hundred miles away from the battlefield at Culloden and a hundred and fifty miles from his former home near Doune Castle. Here he could live in peace and obscurity and give his son the chance at a descent life. The farm was called Hythie.

The Stewarts in Hythie

The Stewarts in Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland have one of the most interesting origin stories of any branch of the Stewarts of Balquhidder. The Stewarts in Hythie were a cadet branch of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich. They descend from Donald Stewart, an illegitimate grandson of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich. Donald was raised at McOrriston in Kincardine-by-Doune parish in historic Perthshire, Scotland (present-day Stilring Council Area). Donald served in the Appin Regiment of the Jacobite army at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 and was listed as killed in action at Culloden. But, he actually survived and eventually settled at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, far from his home, where he managed to live out the rest of his days and where his descendants lived for five generations before scattering across the globe.

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Ancestors of the Stewarts in Hythie

The Stewarts in Hythie descend as Line 2 of the main branch of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich who are the senior principal family of the Stewarts of Balquhidder. The Stewarts in Hythie descend from Lt. Col. Donald Stewart, son of Maj. David Stewart in MacOrriston, younger son of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich.

Descendant Sub-Lines of the Stewarts in Hythie

The Stewarts in Hythie had two descendant sub-lines. They are not accounted for in Stewarts of the South as its author believed the progenitor of this family had been killed at Culloden, so this family was unknown to him. These descendent sub-lines are:

1a. Stewarts in Upper Hythie
1b. Stewarts in Aberdour and Peterhead

These descendant sub-lines are presented below.

Sources

In our research, we cite many documentary sources. Some of the most common ones that you will find referenced and abbreviated in our notes include:

  • Duncan Stewart (1739). A Short Historical and Genealogical Account of the Surname Stewart…. (It’s actual title is much longer), by Rev. Duncan Stewart, M.A., 1st of Strathgarry and Innerhadden, son of Donald Stewart, 5th of Invernahyle, published in 1739. Public domain.
  • Stewarts of the South. A large collection of letters written circa 1818-1820 by an agent of Maj. Gen. David Stewart of Garth, comprising a near complete inventory of all Stewart families living in southern Perthshire, including all branches of the Stewarts of Balquhidder.
  • MacGregor, Gordon, The Red Book of Scotland. 2020 (http://redbookofscotland.co.uk/, used with permission). Gordon MacGregor is one of Scotland’s premier professional family history researchers who has conducted commissioned research on behalf of the Lord Lyon Court. He has produced a nine volume encyclopedic collection of the genealogies of all of Scotland’s landed families with meticulous primary source references. Gordon has worked privately with our research team for over 20 years.
  • [Parish Name] OPR. This refers to various Old Parish Registers.
  • For a full list of sources, click here.

Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Hythie is a small farm settlement located in Old Deer parish, just east of the village of Fetterangus. It is located in the ancient Earldom of Buchan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Hythie is located about 6 miles WNW of the major port town of Peterhead. From ancient times to the present, Peterhead has been a major fishing port. In modern times it became a major centre for the offshore oil industry. The area is rich in history.

The district of Deer was allegedly given its name by St. Columba around the year 580 on a visit to Aberdour after the occasion of a miraculous healing. A Columban monastery was founded which lasted until the reign of King David I in the 12th century. The district of Deer was later divided into Old Deer and New Deer, the former becoming a parish seat.

Upper Hythie

The farmstead of Hythie is located in the parish of Old Deer, just east of the village of Fetterangus. The farmstead of Hythie includes the lesser farms of Upper Hythie, Newton of Hythie, Middle Hythie and Nether Hythie. The senior line of this family resided at Upper Hythie.

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Upper Hythie Farmstead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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The Origin of the Stewarts in Hythie

“Lt. Col.” Donald Stewart son of Maj. David Stewart of Ballochallan, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle?

For decades, the origin of the Stewarts in Hythie has been plagued by confusion and conflation. The founder of the Stewarts in Hythie was “Lt. Col.” Donald Stewart, Deputy Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle, who fought at the Battle of Culloden and was incorrectly recorded as deceased, but who actually survived. He was believed to be the son of Maj. David Stewart of Ballochallan, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle. After surviving Culloden, Donald became a fugitive and took to the hills with his young son in tow in order to avoid capture. He fled to rural Aberdeenshire, where he acquired the farmstead of Upper Hythie and settled down with his son to farm as inconspicuously as possible. But where did Donald Stewart actually come from?

Donald Stewart’s great-grandson, George Stewart in Andover (1799-1882), in an 1848 letter to his sister, recalled stories that his father told him as a boy about his great-grandfather, Donald Stewart, having been the son of “Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle and the last laird of Ballyhallan.” George Stewart wrote that his great-grandfather Donald had been Governor of Doune Castle for Bonnie Prince Charlie during the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and that he had been the inspiration for the same-named character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel, Waverly. George recalled his father saying that Donald Stewart’s father’s estate “in the mouth of the Highlands” had been forfeited after The ’45 for siding with the Jacobites and that Donald had to “take to the hills” wandering in hiding for several years until it was safe to settle down again. At which time he acquired the farmstead of Hythie where he lived the rest of his life inconspicuously and died without note. He was buried in an unmarked grave in Fetterangus churchyard. His descendants later erected a cairn in his honour commemorating the family’s connection to the Stewarts of Ballochallan.

As an adult, George Stewart in Andover set out to research the facts behind the stories he’d learned as a child from his father. He’d been told that his great-grandfather was named Donald Stewart, that he had held Doune Castle for the Jacobites during the 1745 Rising, and that he was the last laird of a farmstead “in the mouth of the Highlands” called “Ballyhallan.” Upon checking a map he discovered the farmstead of Ballochallan located not far from Doune Castle and concluded (probably correctly) that Ballochallan and Ballyhallan must be the same place.

The Muster Rolls of The ’45 lists Donald Stewart, son of “David Stewart of Ballochallan” as having been killed at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. George Stewart discovered this information and concluded that David Stewart of Ballachallan must have been the Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle and must be the father of his great-grandfather, Donald Stewart in Hythie. For generations, the descendants of this the Stewarts in Hythie believed themselves to be descended from the Stewarts of Ballochallan.

As with many family traditions, we shall see that this story was mostly correct in its essence, but incorrect in some of the details. It turns out to be a case of mistaken identity between two different David Stewarts.

The Real David Stewart of Ballochallan

The Real David Stewart of Ballochallan

The challenge in correctly identifying the ancestor for the Stewarts in Hythie lies in the fact that “Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle,” and “David Stewart, last laird of Ballochallan,” were actually two different people, alive at the same time, but whom history has confused for each other and conflated into one person. Donald Stewart in Hythie could not be the son of both of them.

Maj. David Stewart, “Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle”, was a real person. He became a fugitive after Culloden and was captured in the Braes of Leny and imprisoned in the Tolbooth at Stirling where he died in November 1746, just a few months after the battle. He had an illegitimate son, Donald, who fought at Culloden and was recorded as killed in action there. David served in the Atholl Brigade alongside Charles Stewart, younger of Ballochallan, who was also captured.

David Stewart, “Last Laird of Ballochallan” was also a real person. He is more correctly identified as David Hume Stewart, 3rd of Ballochallan. He was alive at the time of the Battle of Culloden, but he did not take part in the battle. He was not a Jacobite and was never a prisoner. He did not die in captivity in the Stirling Tolbooth in 1746. He lived a long and prosperous life at Ballochallan where he died nearly a decade later in 1774. He was not the “last laird of Ballochallan.” And, most importantly, he did he have a son named Donald; in fact, he had no children at all. He passed the estate of Ballochallan on to his nephew, George Home Stewart, of Argaty and 4th of Ballochallan. David Hume Stewart was also the older brother of Charles Stewart, younger of Ballochallan, who served in the Atholl Brigade with Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle, and was also imprisoned.

Historical records have incorrectly identified David Stewart, prisoner in the Stirling Tolbooth, as being David Stewart of Ballochallan. It’s uncertain how this mistaken identification occurred, but it may simply have been a misreading of the prisoner’s list with Maj. David Stewart and Charles Stewart, younger of Ballochallan, both serving in the Atholl Brigade together, and, knowing that Charles’ brother was named David Stewart of Ballochallan, mistakenly assuming they were brothers. While we don’t know for sure how this mistake crept into historical records, we do know that the error already existed as early as 1848 when George Stewart in Andover cited the information in a letter to his sister.

So who was the real Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle?

The Real David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle

The Real David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle

Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston

As noted above, Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle, was a real person. But he was not David Stewart of Ballochallan. He was David Stewart of McOrriston who served as the Earl of Moray’s Forester in Glenfinglas. He was the son of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich, who served as Chamberlain of Doune Castle, which was the residence of the Earl of Moray.

(John MacGregor of Glengyle was also appointed as Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle. It is unclear what the actual governing relationship was between David Stewart and John MacGregor.)

McOrriston is a farmstead in the midst of fertile farmland in the parish of Kincardin-by-Doune, in southwest Historic Perthshire, Scotland (present-day Stirling Council area.) The McOrriston farmstead had been belonged to the Stewarts of Ardvorlich for generations. It offered the family productive lowland farmland within a day’s journey from their Highland estate at Ardvorlich on Loch Earn. It was also a suitable residence for younger sons who would not inherit the estate of Ardvorlich.

David Stewart of McOrriston was the younger brother or Robert Stewart, 5th of Ardvorlich, who inherited the estate of Ardvorlich when their father died in 1698. David Stewart was a Jacobite who probably served in the 1715 Rising and served as a Major in the 1745 Jacobite army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. He was co-Governor of Doune Castle when it was in Jacobite hands. He was a natural choice for this position since his father had served as Chamberlain to the Earl of Moray at Doune Castle, so David was probably intimately familiar with the castle. After the Jacobite defeat at Culloden on April 16, 1746, David became a fugitive, hiding in the hills. He was captured three months later on July 19, 1746 in the Braes of Leny. He was held in captivity in the Tolbooth at Stirling where he died of his injuries four months later in November while awaiting trial.

And, most importantly, Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston had an illegitimate son named Donald Stewart who was a Jacobite soldier who was recorded as having been killed in action at the Battle of Culloden.

Possible Genuine Connections to Ballochallan

Was there are real connection to Ballochallan?

It must be noted that Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie, had a mortal reason to keep his real identity secret. His father had been left to die of his injuries in the Stirling Tolbooth. And, even after he was dead, the British Government refused to include him posthumously in the general pardon. Donald had every reason to fear that he would face the same fate if his true identity was discovered. This reason alone may explain the confused origin story of the Stewarts in Hythie.

How did the name “Ballyhallan” enter the family tradition?

The problem with the confident claim that Donald Stewart was the son of Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston, Governor of Doune Castle, and not David Stewart of Ballochallan, is the fact that the confusion of these two men occurred in written historical records of prisoners quite separate from the oral tradition that was passed down through the first four generations of the Stewarts in Hythie. The knowledge that the Stewarts in Hythie were connected to the estate of “Ballyhallan” came from stories told by Alexander Stewart in Aberdour in the early 1800s to his young son, George Stewart, latterly in Andover. Alexander was speaking about his own grandfather, so he either got these stories directly from his grandfather’s mouth, or second-hand through his own father. Those should be reliable and accurate sources. However, details of stories often get mudled as those stories pass from one generation to the next.

It was later in George’s life that he began searching for the elusive “Ballyhallan” and stumbled upon the name of Ballochallan. George was certainly correct in his belief that Ballyhallan and Ballochallan were the same place, but George would have had no knowledge of the confusion between the two David Stewarts prior to beginning his search for Ballyhallan.

The name of Ballyhallan was already a part of his family tradition from at least the time of George’s father, Alexander Stewart in Aberdour. Thus, within just the first three generations of the Hythie family, the name “Ballyhallan” had already become associated with the family’s origin.

George Stewart recalled his father describing Ballyhallan as an estate “in the mouth of the Highlands” which the family had owned and which (he believed) had been forfeited after the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Ballochallan and McOrriston are a mere five miles from each other in Historic Perthshire, Scotland (present-day Stirling Council Area) and could both be described as being “in the mouth of the Highlands.”

Possible Connections to the Stewarts of Ballochallan

There are a number of possible ways that the name of Ballyhallan/Ballochallan could have become attached to the origin story of the Stewarts of Hythie in the first three generations without David Stewart of Ballochallan being the father of Donald Stewart in Hythie.

Theory 1: The forgotten name of McOrriston

Donald Stewart may have told his family the story that his father had been the Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle who came from an estate in the mouth of the Highlands. This part of the story was correctly preserved by the Hythie Stewart family but the correct name of McOrriston may have been forgotten. Perhaps someone in the early generations of the Hythie family went looking for the forgotten name of this estate and came across the historically confused records of Maj. David Stewart, Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle, being from Ballochallan. And the confusion entered the oral tradition in the Hythie family.

Theory 2: A possible maternal connection

Another possibility is that there could be a maternal connection with the Stewarts of Ballachallan. Donald Stewart was an illegitimate son of Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston. His mother’s name is not known. It’s possible that Donald Stewart could have been maternally related to the Stewarts of Ballochallan.

Theory 3: David Stewart of Ballochallan may have been a benefactor

A very plausible explanation is that David Stewart of Ballochallan may have been a financial benefactor to Donald Stewart in Hythie. Donald Stewart would likely have needed financial assistance to purchase Hythie. It’s doubtful that he had any personal financial resources of his own as a fugitive on the run and as the illegitimate son of an effectively-executed traitor to the Crown.

Furthermore, Donald Stewart’s own family of origin was broke. He was nephew to Robert Stewart, 5th of Ardvorlich, chief of Clan Stewart of Balquhidder. But Robert was not in a position to assist his nephew. The estate of Ardvorlich was in such serious financial trouble after the failure of the 1745 Rising that the entire contents of Ardvorlich House had to be sold to pay the estate debts. David Hume Stewart of Ballochallan was appointed as one of the executors overseeing the sale.

David Hume Stewart’s younger brother, Charles Stewart, had served in the Atholl Brigade under the command of Donald Stewart’s late father, Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston. And David Hume Stewart of Ballochallan was managing the financial afffairs of Donald Stewart’s birth family. David Hume Stewart of Ballochallan would have had reason to know of Donald Stewart’s situation and also a strong inclination to be generous in helping Donald find safe new housing far away from suspicion. David Hume Stewart of Ballochallan was also a wealthy man. Thus, it’s possible that David Hume Stewart of Ballochallan may have given Donald Stewart the money to purchase Hythie, and thus his name could have become connected to the story, not as an ancestor of the family, but as a benefactor. And, over time, confusion set in over the exact details.

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Prior to 2012, The Stewarts of Balquhidder Research Group had come to the conclusion that the correct father of Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie, was Maj. David Stewart of MacOrriston and not David Hume Stewart, 3rd of Ballochallan. In 2023, we gained access to The Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Vol. 1-3 and Supplement, written by John Stewart, 14th of Ardvorlich, and privately published between 1946-1985, comprising a comprehensive history of the various branches of the Stewarts of Balquhidder, in which the author had come to the same conclusion. These concurring conclusions were arrived at separately without reference to each other.

The Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Vol. 1, by Maj. John Stewart, 14th of Ardvorlich (1946, privately published), pp. 96, 103-105.

David, who is described as “in Glenfinglas” He was out in the ’45 and probably in the ’15, but his story is told in full later. (p. 96)

David Stewart, another brother of the Laird [of Ardvorlich], was deeply involved in the ’45. The information about him is very complicated by the fact that he had been confused with at least two others of the name of Stewart, David Stewart of Ballachallan and Major David Stewart of Kynachan. (43)

In the Scottish History Societies publication, Prisoners of the ’45, he is described as “David Stuart or Stewart of Ballachallan, a Major in Lord George Murray’s Regiment (the Athole Brigade) was brother of Stewart of Ardvorlich.” (44) The account of David goes on to say that he was taken prisoner on the 19th of July, 1746, whilst hiding with six other refugees in a hut on the Braes of Leny. He put up a stiff fight but was finally wounded and overpowered. He was taken to Stirling and confined in the Castle where he died of his wounds.

The Prisoners’ Roll shows that while in prison he was in hospital with a gunshot wound in the thigh, and that a surgeon’s fee of 6/8 was paid for treating him.

The evidence brought against him was that he was seen at Dunblane dressed and armed like a rebel Highlander, wearing a White Cockade. Others stated that he acted as a rebel officer in taking possession of Castle Doune with a big body of armed men. He was specially excepted from the Act of Pardon of June 1747, but as he had died in the Tolbooth of Stirling in November 1746, that at least did not affect him.

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It seems beyond doubt that this was in fact David Stewart, not of the Ballachallan family, but of the Ardvorlich family, for the Testament of David Stewart, brother-german to Mr. Stewart of Ardvorlich, in Glenfinglas, was given up in 1747 and in it is stated that he died in the Tolbooth of Stirling in November, 1746. (45) David Stewart of Ballachallan, however, lived for many years after the ’45, a public and peaceful life, until in fact 1762. Charles Stuart of Ballachallan, who must have been the younger brother of David of that family, was amongst those specially excepted from the Act of Pardon by George II in 1746. (46)

These reasons seem strong enough to warrant the assumption that David of Ballachallan of the Prisoners of the ’45 and David of Glenfinglas are one and the same person and that he was in fact David, brother of the Laird of Ardvorlich.

This David married Margaret Stewart, widow of John Campbell of Lochdochart and he had a son James by her. His wife had a daughter Margaret by her first marriage.

In The Prisoners of the ‘45 there is mention of Major James Stewart, said to be son of Major David Stewart, and as David must have been at least 60 years of age at that time, it is likely to be true. Further, the Duke of Atholl in a MS Roll of those engaged in the ’45, states that David had a son Major James Stewart, who was also “out” and that he was captured but nothing is known of him by the family. (47)

Amongst the six others taken prisoner with David in the Braes of Leny were Malcolm MacGregor of Cornour, a captain in Glengyle’s Company of MacGregors, and Donald MacLaurin or McLaren, a captain in the Appin Regiment, described as a drover from Wester Invernentie, Balquhidder. He was also wounded in the thigh while defending himself and was taken to Stirling and later to the Canongate in Edinburgh.

Later, he was ordered to Carlisle for his trial, but on the way there at a place called the Devil’s Beef Tub, he contrived to escape from his escort, slid down a steep cliff, into a morass and, placing a turf on his head, managed to escape detection.

He made his way back to Balquhidder where he lived for 7 years disguised as a woman until the Act of Indemnity was passed in 1753. (48)

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The Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Vol. 3, (ibid), pp. 33-35

STEUARTS OF BALLACHALLAN (1)

According to Duncan Stewart, author of ‘The History of the Royal House of Stewart’, Duncan Stewart, who bought the Estate of Ballach-allan, was the second son of John Stewart of Annat, third of that line. Ballachallan is a small estate and lies within a few miles of Annat, some three miles to the south of Callander, and now forms part of Cambusmore Estate. Duncan must have acquired it some time after 1649, for, in ‘The Rental of Perthshire‘ of that date, it belonged to one Walter Graham (2)

George Stewart, his son, married Mary, daughter and eventual heiress of Harie Home of Argaty. The Homes of Argaty were an ancient and important family of that neighbourhood, and Argaty was a much larger and more valuable property than Ballachallan. By Mary Home, George had four sons and several daughters, one of whom, Janet, married Walter Graham of Nether Glenny.

George must have died before 1751 for Mary Home, described as his widow, succeeded her brother George Home of Argaty in the estate of Argaty in that year. David Home Steuart, their eldest son, was served heir to his grandfather, Duncan Stewart of Ballach-allan, in that same year (3).

David Home Steuart, 3rd of Ballachallan, was ‘out’ in the 45. (sic – corrected below) At one time he commanded the garrison of Doune Castle in the Prince’s interest (though some authorities ascribe this to his brother George) (4). (sic) He died without legitimate issue, but had a natural son Donald, said to have been killed at Culloden, when serving with the Appin Regiment (5). David died sometime after 1768, when he executed an entail of his estates, and was succeeded by his next brother George (6)

David Steuart of Ballachallan is the subject of a very curious historical ‘mix up’. In ‘Prisoners of the ’45’ he is described as David Stuart or Stewart of Ballachallan, a Major in Lord George Murray’s Regiment (The Atholl Brigade) was brother of Stewart of Ardvorlich.’

The account of David goes on to say that he was taken prisoner on the 13th of July 1746, whilst hiding in the Braes of Leny. He put up a stiff fight, but was finally wounded and

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overpowered. He was taken to Stirling and confined in the Castle, where he died of his wounds. The charge brought against him was that he was seen at Dunblane dressed and armed like a rebel Highlander wearing a White Cockade. Others stated that he acted as rebel officer in taking possession of Castle Doune with a body of armed men.

Now David Stuart of Ballachallan was not a brother of Ardvorlich, but the Ardvorlich of that date, Robert Stewart, did have a brother. David who died in the Tolbooth of Stirling in November 1746. In his Testament given up in 1748, he is described as David Stewart, brother germane to Mr. Stewart of Ardvorlich, in Glenfinglas. Executor George Home of Argaty. He left some money to his son James, if alive.

In my family records the story of the wounding and capture of David Steuart attributed in ‘Prisoners of the ’45 to David of Ballachallan, is attributed to David in Glenfinglas. Again, in Prisoners of the ’45‘ there is mention of a Major James Stewart said to be son of Major David Stewart. David Stewart in Glenfinglas must have been about sixty at that time so may well have had a son who held the rank of Major, and he did have a son called James. (7)

There is a further mix up. In an inquiry in 1748 into ‘treasonable practices against various gentlemen who were out in the Rebellion’, evidence was raked up against David Stewart of Kymachan (though it is stated in the Atholl and Tullibardine Chronicles that Kynachan was killed at Culloden). Cornelius Inglis surgeon, late Dean of Guild of the Burgh of Lanark, stated that ‘about Christmas 1745 a party of rebels came to the place on their way from England and he saw and one called Major David Stewart who said he had an estate within five or ten miles of Stirling, but had forgot what style he bore and declares that he saw the said Haldane of Lanrick and Major David Stewart, as they were cailed, bearing arms, and that the said David Stewart acknowledged to the deponent that he had been twice in the Rebellion already’.

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This evidence undoubtedly refers to David of Ballachallan whose estate lay some ten miles (Scots) from Stirling, and who would naturally be in company with Haldane of Lanrick, one of his neighbours.

There are certainly curious features about the whole story. David of Ballachallan, who had been thoroughly implicated in the Rising apparently succeeded to his grandfather’s estate in 1751 and to part of Argaty, and lived a public and peaceful life for many yfears after. His brothers. George and Willian, as thoroughly implicated, had to fly to America. A Donald Stewart, said to be a son of Ballachallan, settled in Aberdeenshire after Culloden, one would suspect well away from incriminating relations and associations (8). David’s estates were not among those forfeited after the 145, so far as I am aware (9).

Just to complicate matters still further, the ‘Act of Pardon’ of 1748, granted by George II, mentions Charles Stuart of Ballachallan as specially excluded!

End notes:
(8) I have lately had some correspondence with Captain B.G. [Bernard George] Stewart, Milton Cottage, Morhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, who is descended from a Donald Stewart, who settled at Hythie, Aberdeenshire, after Culloden. According to his family tradition, supported by a letter written by his forbear George Stewart in 1848, this Donald was of Ballachallan stock.

The Letters of George Stewart in Andover 1848

The following letters were written in 1848 by George Stewart in Andover, grandson of William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie. He wrote firstly to his sister, Margaret, and secondly to his nephew, George Aloysius Stewart. They were transcribed from the original handwriting and typed by an unknown person (possibly George Benard Stewart in 1962) with margin notes written in by hand. Photos of the typed letters were digitized and transcribed by the Stewarts of Balquhidder Research Group in 2025.

Copy of two letters relating to the STUARTS of BALLY-HALLAN
Dated 1848 @Redenham

(Handwritten margin note: “George Stewart, father Emaline Stewart in Colchester”) From the writer, GEORGE STEWART, to his sister: (Handwritten margin note: “Margaret May”)

My dear Sister,

I am very much obliged to you for the trouble you have taken to give me the information which I asked for respecting our forefathers.

The only thing you mention that I did not know is that our grandfather’s name was William and that he was buried at Fetterangus. My notion was that his name was John and that he and our great-grandfather were both buried at Old Deer, but I find on referring to a large map of Scotland (which Mr. Drummond made a present to me since he left Redenham) that Hythie is in Fetterangus.

Before I should make any statement of any information which I thought I had obtained concerning our ancestors, I wished to know what might be remembered by their descendants residing in the neighbourhood of where they lived and died in obscurity: so that I might compare such with my own: both as regards my recollection of what I heard from my father; and likewise; with what I have lately found out. By making the enquiries which I did, I was in hopes that they would have brought to light some letters or other written documents which would have put our descent beyond the possibility of doubt. If any such ever existed, they have fallen into the hands of those who could not understand their value, but we are not all antiquarians.

But to proceed with my subject I can remember that when I was a very little boy, my father told us that his grandfather was a laird: and lost his land by joining Prince Charles: and wandered about from place to place with our grandfather, (then a boy) to conceal themselves. until at last they settled at Hythie some time after the rebellion was over. On various occa-

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sions, I have heard my father mention them and state that they cherished a hope for a time that the fortunes of the Stuarts would take a turn when they would have been able to claim their lands again.

Being rather inquisitive I would ask questions and on inquiring what the name of the place was that belonged to them and in what part of the country it was situated I was told that the name of the place was “Bally-hallan”; and that it was in the mouth of the highlands meaning on the highland borders

At that time, I only thought of it as being an odd sort of name; and that if it was anywhere near the highlands, it was not much worth troubling about; and, of course, thought it must be somewhere to the westward where I could see the tops of high mountains my conception of the highlands being then very imperfect as to their extent in particular.

When I had got to be a big boy, and not many years before I had left Scotland, the subject of our great-grandfather came up between my father and myself and I remember having expressed my surprise that a person having lands as he had should have exposed them and his life for such a purpose as joining in a rebellion against his king. My father explained that Prince Charles’s name was Stuart, as well as our great-grandfather’s and that a distant relationship existed between them and being bound by the laws of clanship, he turned out as well as the rest of the Stuart clan along with the other adherents of their family, to endeavour to place them again on the throne of Great Britain from which they believed they had been unjustly expelled.

Years have rolled on and I had forgotten the name “Bally-hallan” but remembered the rest of the stories although but imperfectly. But I will presently show you that what little I did remember enabled me not only to recover and correct what I had former y heard about the nave of the place of our forefathers;

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but to find out to a certainty where it was situated and also the part that our great grandfather took in the rebellion of 1745/6.

Now for my discovery and consequent recollection of forgotten names and circumstances.

About two years ago, I read a book called the “Picture of Glasgow” in which there were several routes described from that city to assist strangers visiting that part of the country and wishing to make an excursion in the adjacent Highlands to choose one to their taste.
One of these runs by Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, Loch Katrine and through the pass called the Trossachs to Callander in “Perthshire and into the Lowlands by the banks of the river “Teith” passing the ruins of Doune Castle and so on to Stirling.

It was with peculiar pleasure that I read the description of the scenery on this rout. When the traveller is conducted to Callander in place of mountain and lochs, he finds villages and gentlemen’s seats end in the book I have mentioned and in that part of the rout after leaving Callender notice is taken of several gentlemen’s seats as adorning the banks of the Teith among them is Ballachallan once the seat of a family named Stuart. When I read this, it struck me that I had heard something about this place and on repeating the word the sound seemed familiar to my ears and after a few moments’ consideration the long-forgotten name of “Bally-hallen” flashed on my memory and I had no difficulty in reconciling the two as being one and the same place and since I have had my large map of Scotland to refer to I actually find Ballachallen marked on it and the situation agrees exactly with what my father told me about Bally-hallan being in the mouth of the highlands as I find that the place is just a little within the highland border. Now I think I have shown you that our great-grandfather must have been the last Stuart of Ballachallan.

I will give you a little of the historical part of my discovery but as I have not the books by me to refer I must give it from memory and as I read several books of Sir Walter Scotts about the save time I

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shall not be able to distinguish which book I take each statement from.
Sir Walter says, in speaking of Doune Castle as the place where the prisoners taken at the battle of Falkirk by Prince Charles’ army, that this old fortress was held during the time of the rebellion for Prince Charles by a gentleman of property in the neighbourhood of Callander named Stuart.

In speaking of the escape of some prisoners from Doune Castle, Sir Walter mentions that it was related by the people in the neighbourhood that Stuart the governor of the castle was seen riding about the country next day red with haste and bloody with spurring in search of his prisoners.

Sir Walter introduces him in his celebrated novel Waverley which is nothing more nor less than a tale describing the different characters who figured in the rebellion of 1745.

According to the tale, Waverley is taken prisoner and is lodged in Donne Castle and not exactly understanding why he is kept there he demands from the governor who he is and by what authority he keeps him there, by which he answers that his name is Donald Stuart and that he holds the fortress for Prince Charles Stuart: I believe that to this statement there is a note on the margin in which Sir Walter says that Donne Castle was held by Stuart of Ballech near Callander.

There he is mentioned. He is represented as having the command of a party of Highlanders which most likely be armed and paid. He was of course withdrawn from Donne Castle when the Prince retreated to Inverness. And in the spring of 1746 I can find no mention of his name in any of the great battles that took place before Culloden nor am I aware of anything that would show whether he was present there or not. But whether he ever encountered the King’s troops or not in the field the fact of his being in arms against them and having kept some of them prisoners who fell into the hands of his friends was sufficient to excite the resentment of the successful party against him and had he not found safety in obscurity there is little doubt but that his head would have

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been added to the forfeiture as well is it was with many others engaged in the same unfortunate cause.

I had almost forgotten to mention that I have several times heard my Aunt Margaret mention Ballyhallen and wish they could have it again, but on such occasions my father would put an end to the conversation by telling her that as it was gone from them and that it was of no use to murmur. I have also heard my uncle John mention the subject but have no distinct recollection of what he said about it. I should think that he and my Aunt were likely to have known more than my father as he, like myself, left home early and was not likely to have heard much about it when he was at an age to be capable of understanding or likely to remember what he did hear. I almost wonder at myself for having remembered so much when I consider that it is a quarter of a century since I have had an opportunity of refreshing my memory &c. &c.

Extracts from a second from the same to his nephew:

“You are perhaps acquainted with their history subsequent to that event but I will however add a short account of the descendants which will bring the history down to the present time.

You must observe that being of the royal stock they, like many others, had adopted the French Orthography of their name but afterwards they resumed the more original one, as my father informed me, to appear more plebian and so to avoid notice on account of their name.

To begin with the last Stuart of Bellachalian. I can only say that after numerous vicissitudes and severe privations he settled at Hythie in the parish of Fetterangus about 12 miles from Peterhead in Aberdeenshire. He lived there a few years to feel the full effect of this fall in fortune and at his death he had only the companion of his misfortunes his son William to lament him. He was buried in the churchyard of Fetterangus without any monumental stone to mark the spot. Such was the fate of the Donald Stuart

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of Waverly, the governor of Donne Castle, who would now have been forgotten even by his descendants of the third generation if it had not been for your inquisitive uncle.

To proceed with William Stuart of Ballachallan. He lived in the cottage where his father died and about 20 years after he had been there, and, when he had become used to his humble station, he married and left family John Alexander and Margeret who were enabled to erect a tombstone on the grave which still marks the spot where father and son lies.

John Stewart the eldest (my uncle) lived in the family cottage and died some years ago having 5 or 6 sons and I believe one daughter. I believe one of the sons still lives in the same cottage one is dead and the others live in the neighbourhood with large families.

Alexander (my father) died at Copland hill near Peterhead in 1839 had five sons and one daughter.

Your father is the eldest, I the second, and James & Alexander the third and fourth are dead. You know the rest.

Margaret did not marry and died some years ago.

You are aware that for a man to have ancestors in whose name he may take a pride it imposes a great obligation on him as he has this good and honour to maintain and to do that he must take care that his own conduct through life shall be such that those ancestors would have approved in their descendants and this may be done in an humble sphere as well es in a lofty one. I have never heard my father nor my uncle mention our ancestors with anything like vanity of their lineage but seemingly with a view to let us know that we were descendants of honourable men and that we right act so we to be worthy of them.

(George (1799) writing to his nephew George Aloysius 1848)

From Stewarts of the South:

“Next David his brother was Tenant in Glenfinglas (and sometimes in Macorriston) was Forrester to the Earl of Murray. He was married to a daughter of Steward of Balled widow of Campbell of Lochdochard by whom he had one son – he was a promising youth he was slain at the unfortunate battle of Culloden.”

Stewarts of the South has confused David’s two sons. David’s lawful son, James, was born to Margaret Stewart of Fungorth (Balled) and survived until after the Jacobite Rising. It was David’s natural son, Donald, who was recorded as slain at the Battle of Culloden. Donald’s mother was not Margaret Stewart of Fungorth.

From the notes to Waverly by Sir Walter Scott:

“a neighbouring clansman, Stewart of Ballochallan, was Jacobite Governor of Doune Castle. He figures in Waverly (by Sir Walter Scott) as “Donald Stewart, governor of the garrison, and Lieuteneant Colonel in the service of his Royal Highness Prince Charles Edward.”

(Waverly, note 28, as cited by David B. Morris, Robert Louis Stevenson and the Scottish Highlanders, Eneas Mackay, Stirling, 1929, p. 41)

Gordon MacGregor (Red Book of Scotland) states that Donald Stewart was a natural son of David Stewart, son of James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich. There is no record of his mother’s name. Donald served in the Appin Regiment during the ’45 and was recorded as presumed killed at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746.

Stewart, Donald, Perthshire, natural son to David Stewart of Ballachallan, listed as killed at Culloden. (Livingstone, Alistair of Bachuil, et al, Muster Roll of Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s Army 1745-46. Aberdeen University Press, 1984.)

“Lt. Col.” Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie

“Lt. Col.” Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie,   b. Abt 1705, Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location. He was the illegitimate son of Major David Stewart, in McOrriston, Forester of Glenfinglas. Donald’s mother is unknown.

Donald Stewart was the illegitimate son of Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston. No record of Donald’s birth has been found. His date of birth is estimated based on the known age of his father and the estimated age of his son. His exact place of birth is unknown, though he was likely born at his father’s residence of McOrriston in Kincardine-by-Doune parish in Perthshire, Scotland. Donald had a legitimate half-brother, Maj. James Stewart of McOrriston, who also served as an officer in the Jacobite army in 1745, a legitimate half-sister, Margaret Stewart, and an illegitimate half-sister, Elizabeth Stewart.

Donald’s father was Forester in Glen Finglas for the Earl of Moray, so it’s likely that Donald spent his younger years between McOrriston and Glen Finglas. 

Donald Stewart’s father, Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston, served as an officer in the Atholl Brigade of the Jacobite army and as Jacobite co-Governor of Doune Castle during the Jacobite Rising of 1745-46. Donald’s grandfather, James Stewart, 4th of Ardvorlich, had been Steward of Doune Castle.

Donald Stewart was also a Jacobite. He served in the Appin Regiment and is incorrectly listed in the Muster Roll of Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s Army 1745-46 as “Stewart, Donald, Perthshire, natural son to David Stewart of Ballachallan.” (sic) As we have shown above, his actual father was Maj. David Stewart of McOrriston, who had been confused in historical records with David Stewart of Ballochallan.

Donald Stewart’s rank is not listed in the Muster Roll. As military officer positions were often bought in those days, and as both his father and brother were Majors, it seemsly likely that Donald had an officer’s position. The only indication of what his rank might have been comes from a fictional character in the novel, Waverly, by Sir Walter Scott, named “Lt. Col. Donald Stewart” who was governor of Doune Castle when the central character was imprisoned at Doune. The fictional character was allegedly based on this Donald Stewart, however it seems more likely that the character was based on an amalgam of Donald and his father, as there is no record of Donald having served in any governing capacity at Doune. And it’s unlikely that he did so as he and his father served in different regiments.

Whether accurately or not, in honour of Sir Walter Scott’s character, we are attributing the rank of “Lt. Col.” to Donald Stewart in quotation marks to indicate that it is not confirmed..

The Muster Roll also records that Donald Stewart was killed in action at the Battle of Culloden. As does Stewarts of the South which says (partially correctly) that:

“Next, David, [Ardvorlich’s] brother was Tenant in Glenfinglas (and sometimes in Macorriston) [and] was Forrester to the Earl of Murray. He was married to a daughter of Steward of Balled widow of Campbell of Lochdochard by whom he had one son – he was a promising youth [who] was slain at the unfortunate battle of Culloden.”

The author of Stewarts of the South correctly identifies Donald’s father as being the brother of Ardvorlich, but is incorrect about Donald’s mother’s identity. Margaret Stewart of Fungorth (of the family of Balled, widow of Campbell of Lochdochard) was Donald’s step-mother. His birth mother, as noted above, is unknown.

Although Donald Stewart was recorded as killed in action at Culloden, he actually survived, escaped, and took to the hills in hiding. Donald Stewart lived in hiding for an unknown amount of time, possibly months or even years. He was accompanied by his young son, William. Eventually Donald emerged from hiding far to the east in rural Aberdeenshire where he acquired the farmstead of Hythie.

Donald’s great-grandson, George Stewart (1799-1882), in a 1748 letter to his sister, said:

“I can remember that when I was a very little boy, my father told us that his grandfather was a laird; and lost his land by joining Prince Charles; and wandered about from place to place with our grandfather (then a boy) to conceal themselves until at last they settled at Hythie some time after the rebellion was over…. I was told that the name of [the former estate] was “Bally-hallen” and that it was in the mouth of the highlands.”

George went on to search to identify his ancestor’s lost estate and concluded (probably correctly) that it’s actual name was Ballochallan. However, as noted, this was based on a case of mistaken identity between David Stewart of Ballochallan who was not Donald’s father and Maj. David Stewart of MacOrriston, who was Donald’s actual father.

It seems likely that Donald Stewart would have needed financial assistance in purchasing the farmstead of Hythie. It’s unlikely that a Jacobite fugitive on the run, who was son of a de facto executed Jacobite fugitive, would have had much in the way of financial resources. His first recourse would have been to turn to his late father’s family, where his uncle, Robert Stewart, was laird of Ardvorlich. However, Robert Stewart of Ardvorlich was deeply in debt after the failed Jacobite Rising and was forced to sell all his possessions. The executor for the sale was David Stewart of Ballochallan, who was a wealthy man. David’s younger brother had served in the Atholl Brigade under Donald’s late father. So the two families were close. It’s possible that David Stewart of Ballochallan aided Donald Stewart in gaining Hythie.

Donald lived the rest of his life at Hythie in relative obscurity. He has not been found in any further public records. His date of death is unknown and no record of his death has been found. According to his great-grandson, George Stewart in Andover, Donald Stewart was buried in the churchyard at Fetterangus without any monumental stone to mark the spot. Later generations erected a memorial cairn in honour of their ancestor and what they believed to be their connection to the Stewarts of Ballochallan.

We know nothing of any wife or mistress for Donald Stewart. According to Donald’s great-grandson, George Stewart in Andover, Donald Stewart had a son, William Stewart. As George was writing about his own grandfather, we can trust this information to be accurate. George does not mention if William had any siblings. None have so far been identified, although there were a small number of other Stewart households in Old Deer parish in the late 1700s who could be related.

Donald Stewart was father, by an unknown mother, of:

    1. William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie,   b. Abt 1735, Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location . William’s information is presented below.

William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie, and Elspeth Davidson

William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie,   b. Abt 1735, Perthshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location . William was the only known child of Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie, shown above.

Very little is known about William Stewart. In 1848, William’s grandson, George Stewart in Andover, wrote letters to his sister, Marjory Stewart, and his nephew, George Aloysius Stewart, in which he discusses their family’s history. These letters are the source of all we know about William Stewart.

According to George Stewart’s letters, William Stewart spent his early years in hiding with his father, Donald Stewart, a Jacobite fugitive who was formerly in charge of prisoners at Doune Castle in Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland.

No record of Willim’s birth has been found. His mother’s name is unknown and his exact date of birth is unknown. He was described as being a young boy when he was on the run with his father after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, thus would have had to be old enough to be on the run at that time. We know William married in 1760. From these bits of information we estimate William’s birth to have been around 1735.

The location of William’s birth is also unknown for certain, however he almost certainly would have been born in either Kilmadock or Callander parishes in Perthshire, Scotland. His grandfather had the estate of MacOrriston in Kilmadock parish and was Earl’s Forester in Glenfinglas in Callander parish. McOrriston is the more likely location.

Marriage and Children

William Stewart married on 19 Aug 1760 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Elspeth Davidson,   b. Abt 1740, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children. It is noteworthy that William Stewart did not follow the traditional naming custom and name his eldest son after his father, Donald Stewart. This may be due to the fact that Donald had been a Jacobite fugitive and did not want to draw attention to himself.

1. John Stewart, 3rd in Upper Hythie, b. 1760, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Bef 1841, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

John Stewart, 3rd in Upper Hythie,   b. 1760, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1841, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 80 years). His information is presented below.

2. Margaret Stewart, b. 12 Aug 1762, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 1847, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Margaret Stewart,   b. 12 Aug 1762, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1847, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years). 

Margaret Stewart had a twin sister, Mary, who appears to have died young. Margaret’s nephew, George Stewart in 1848, indicates that Margaret never married and died “some years ago.”

12 Aug 1762 – “William Stewart in Hythie had daughters twins brought forth by his wife, Elspet Davidson, baptized, called the one Margaret, the other Mary, before witnesses, James Mitchell and John Milne in Hythie.” (Old Deer parish register, Aberdeenshire, Scotland)

3. Mary Stewart, b. 12 Aug 1762, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. UNKNOWN

Mary Stewart, b. 12 Aug 1762, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Mary Stewart had a twin sister, Margaret. No record has been found of Mary after birth. She is not mentioned in the writings of her nephew George Stewart in 1848. It seems likely that she died young, possibly at birth.

12 Aug 1762 – “William Stewart in Hythie had daughters twins brought forth by his wife, Elspet Davidson, baptized, called the one Margaret, the other Mary, before witnesses, James Mitchell and John Milne in Hythie.” (Old Deer parish register, Aberdeenshire, Scotland)

4. Alexander Stewart, in New Aberdour, b. 19 May 1764, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 22 Feb 1839, Copland Hill, Peterhead, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Alexander Stewart, in New Aberdour,   b. 19 May 1764, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 1839, Copland Hill, Peterhead, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years). 

Alexander Stewart’s information is presented further below.

Research Leads

Other Old Deer Stewarts

The only other Stewart/Stuart baptisms in Old Deer parish for the period of 1730-1800 are:

  • Charles Stewart, son of David Stewart and _____ Watt, born 4 Oct 1748
  • Alexander Stewart, illegitimate son of William Stewart and Jean Warrander, born 9 Dec 1762
  • David Urquhart, son of John Urquhart and Margaret Stewart, born 13 Aug 1752

John Walker and Janet Stewart

  1. Elizabeth Walker, daughter of John Walker and Janet Stewart, born 16 Jul 1764
  2. Alexander Walker, son of John Walker and Janet Stewart, born 5 Jan 1766
  3. James Walker, son of John Walker and Janet Stewart, born 16 Sep 1767
  4. Isobel Walker, daughter of John Walker and Janet Stewart, born 30 Apr 1769

John Stewart* and Margaret Bartlett in Old Deer had:

  1. Christian Graham Stewart born 16 Aug 1790
  2. David Bartlett Stewart born 21 Jul 1792
  3. Mary Stewart born 24 Jun 1796

*Possible first marriage for John Stewart, 3rd in Hythie

New Deer Stewarts

The only Stewarts having children in New Deer 1700-1800 are:

  • Robert, David, James and George Stuart were having children in New Deer 1700-1730
  • Lewis/Ludovick, George, Charles, Alexander Stewart/Stuart were having children in New Deer 1730-1750
  • Lewis Stewart 1750-1770
  • Charles, Robert, William, John 1770-1800

John Stewart, 3rd in Upper Hythie, and Jean Leighton

John Stewart, 3rd in Upper Hythie,   b. 1760, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1841, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 80 years). John Stewart was the eldest son of William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie, and Elspeth Davidson shown above.

John Stewart is estimated to have been born about 1760 in Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Previous estimates gave his birth as about 1770 in Upper Hythie. However, the discovery of his siblings’ baptism records and his parents’ marriage record have pushed that estimate back ten years to 1760. No written record has been found of John’s birth or baptism. No record has been found of his death in which his age was recorded in order to estimate his birth. And he did not live long enough to have his age recorded in the first census in 1841. John would have had to have been the eldest lawful son in order to have inherited Upper Hythie. Thus, it is most likely that he was born after his parents’ marriage on 19 Aug 1760 and prior to the birth of his twin sisters on 12 Aug 1762.

John Stewart’s nephew, George Stewart wrote a family history in 1848 in which John is described as:

“John Stewart, my uncle, lived in the family cottage [at Hythie] and died some years ago having five or six sons and I believe one daughter. I believe one of the sons still lives in the same cottage and one is dead and the others live in the neighbourhood with large families.”

An examination of parish baptism and marriage records as well as census records for 1841-1861 reveals a family that is an exact match for the description above.

John Stewart, himself, is not found in the 1841 census or any subsequent census records which is consistent with his nephew’s description in 1848 that John died “several years ago.” However, John’s widow, Jean Leighton, can be found in 1841 and 1851 residing at Upper Hythie and shown as a crofter of 3 acres. She is residing adjacent to her eldest son James. In the 1841 and 1851 census records, Hythie is sometimes accounted as being in Banffshire instead of Aberdeenshire as the shire boundaries changed.

Marriage and Children

John Stewart married on 5 Jul 1798 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Jean Leighton,   b. 1772, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Feb 1855, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years). They had the following children:

1. James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie, b. 23 Apr 1799, Nether Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find, d. 3 Jan 1860, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Age 60 years)

James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie, b. 23 Apr 1799, Nether Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1860, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years).

Information on James Stewart is presented below.

2. 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,   b. 8 Feb 1801, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jun 1882, Mains of Pitfour, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Between 1851 and 1861, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years). They had the following children:

    1. Son Stewart,   b. Abt 1825, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1861, Chatsworth, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location  to George Sinclair,   b. 1822, Frasersburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1908, Chatsworth, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years). They had the following children:
      1. Sarah Pirie Sinclair,   b. 23 Jan 1851, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1931, York, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
      2. Agnes Leith Sinclair,   b. 1852, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1941, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
      3. Barbara Jane Sinclair,   b. 22 May 1854, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1861, Chatsworth, Grey, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 6 years)
      4. Catherine Sinclair,   b. 19 Nov 1855,   d. 14 Jul 1929, Chatsworth, Grey, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
      5. William Sinclair,   b. 1857, Holland, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. George Sinclair,   b. 1859, Holland, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    3. Jean Stewart,   b. 18 Nov 1830, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    4. Margaret Stewart,   b. 9 Nov 1833, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    5. Mary Stewart,   b. May 1841, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1932, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 May 1921, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years). They had the following children:

      1. Alexander Stuart,   b. 1884, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Frank Stuart,   b. 1889, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. James Stuart,   b. 1890, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. John Stuart,   b. 1891, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
      5. George Stuart,   b. 1894, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
3. John Stewart, b. Abt 27 Feb 1803, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

John Stewart,   b. Abt 27 Feb 1803, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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.

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

Marjory May Stewart,   b. Abt 11 May 1805, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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.

5. Thomas Stewart, b. 15 Dec 1806, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Thomas Stewart,   b. 15 Dec 1806, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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.

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

Jean Stewart,   b. Abt 6 Jun 1811, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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. John Milne,   b. 16 May 1834, Lonmay, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    2. George Milne,   b. 2 Mar 1837, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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. Jean Mckenzie,   b. 14 Apr 1841, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. Twin Son McKenzie,   b. 14 Apr 1841, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location to Charles Rattray,   b. Abt 1815,   d. Bef 1861  (Age < 45 years). They had the following children:

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

 

James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie, and Dorothea Sangster

James Stewart, 4th in Upper Hythie,   b. 23 Apr 1799, Nether Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1860, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years). James Stewart was the eldest son of John Stewart, 3rd in Upper Hythie and Jean Leighton.

On 23 Mar 1799, “John Stewart and Jean Leighton in Nether Hythie had a lawful son named James baptized before witnesses, James Galt in Nether Hythie and J* (James?) White in Watermill of Hythie.” (Old Deer Parish Register. *James White’s first name is only partially visible in the image and is not certain.)

In 1841, at age 41, James Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire (Banffshire), Scotland with his wife and children. He was a employed as a crofter.

In 1851, at age 51, James was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and children. He was employed as a crofter and vintner. His brother Alexander was residing on the adjacent croft of Milltown of Gaval and was also working as a vintner.

James Stewart, age 60, crofter, married, died on 3 Jan 1860 at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of John Stewart, crofter (deceased) and Jean Stewart, nee Leighton (deceased). Informant: William Stewart, son.

In 1861 James Stewart’s widow was residing at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her children. She was working as a crofter of 11 acres.

Marriage and Children

James Stewart married on 18 Jul 1824 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Dorothea Sangster,   b. 29 May 1804, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jul 1873, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years). They had the following children:

1. George Stewart, b. 25 May 1825, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

George Stewart,   b. 25 May 1825, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1841, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 15 years).

No confirmed record has been found of George Stewart after his birth. If George Stewart had lived to adulthood then he would have inherited the family croft at Hythie. Thus it is suggested that George Stewart likely died in childhood.

A possible matching George Stewart has been found in 1841, age 16, residing in Deer, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the home of William Davidson, and working as a shoemaker’s apprentice. However, this seems likely to be a different George.

George Stewart was previously wrongly shown as migrating to New York, USA, marrying Margaret Terpening, and having a family there. However, that George Stewart is found in 1851 in New York, with his parents, James and Elizabeth Stewart, and siblings who do not match this George. All census records show that George born in New York.

2. John Stewart, b. 3 Oct 1827, Brownhill Annochile, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 31 May 1829, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

John Stewart,   b. 3 Oct 1827, Brownhill Annochile, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 May 1829, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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.

3. Mary Stewart, b. 1828, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 2 Jun 1913, Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Mary Stewart, b. 1828, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 2 Jun 1913, Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location to Archilbald Simpson,   b. 1829, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

    1. James Simpson,   b. 1852, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. Alexander Simpson,   b. 1854, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    3. Archibald Simpson,   b. 16 Jun 1856, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    4. William Simpson,   b. 1860, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    5. Mary Simpson,   b. 1867, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    6. George Simpson,   b. 1870, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
4. James Stewart, b. Abt 27 Mar 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

James Stewart, b. Abt 27 Mar 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1829, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location

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.

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

James Stewart, 5th in Upper Hythie,   b. 27 Apr 1830, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1872, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years). 

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

6. Marjory May Stewart, b. 19 Sep 1831, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 3 Jun 1894, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Marjory May Stewart,   b. 19 Sep 1831, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1894, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location  to George Walker,   b. 9 Jul 1826, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 1895, St Fergus, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years). They had the following children:

    1. George Walker,   b. 8 Sep 1850, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Sep 1917  (Age 67 years) 
    2. Dorothy Walker,   b. 8 Jul 1852, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    3. Mary Ann Walker,   b. 13 Jan 1855, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    4. James S Walker,   b. 18 Aug 1857, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jul 1945, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
    5. Isabella Forrest Walker,   b. 16 Feb 1862, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Apr 1903, Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years)  
    6. Alexander Walker,   b. 4 Mar 1864, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1877, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 13 years)
    7. Marjory Walker,   b. 3 Mar 1866, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 1879, St Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 13 years)
    8. William Walker,   b. 15 Nov 1869, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1951, Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    9. Charles Simpson Walker,   b. 16 Nov 1872, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Feb 1879, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 6 years)
    10. Jane Ann Walker,   b. 12 Sep 1876, St Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1878, St Fergus, Aberdeeshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)  
7. Isabella Stewart, b. 21 Apr 1833, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 5 May 1896

Isabella Stewart,   b. 21 Apr 1833, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location to James Hadden,   b. 1832, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

    1. James Hadden,   b. 1850, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. William Hadden,   b. 15 Jan 1856, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    3. Jean Hadden,   b. 11 Feb 1858, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    4. Mary Ann Hadden,   b. 11 Mar 1860, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    5. Isabella Hemingway Haddan,   b. 16 Feb 1862, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    6. Jane Stewart Haddan,   b. 3 Mar 1864, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
    7. Alexander Hadden,   b. 24 Jun 1866, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    8. Robert Hadden,   b. 4 Oct 1868, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    9. Elizabeth A Hadden,   b. Abt 1876, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
8. Jane Stewart, b. 1 Feb 1835, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. May 1837, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Jane Stewart, b. 1 Feb 1835, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. May 1837, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 2 years).

Jane died in childhood.

9. Alexander Stewart, b. 8 Sep 1836, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 25 Nov 1891, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Alexander Stewart,   b. 8 Sep 1836, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 1891, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location to Ann Yeats,   b. 24 May 1839, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1926, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years). They had the following children:

    1. William Stewart,   b. 22 Nov 1858, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Nov 1898, St Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location Agnes Fraser,   b. 20 May 1863, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 1928  (Age 65 years).

      1. Ann Christie Stewart,   b. 21 May 1886, Poplar, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1891  (Age < 4 years) 
      2. Charles Walker Stewart,   b. 8 Nov 1887, Poplar, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 1956, Dundee, Angus, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
      3. Francis Hay Stewart,   b. 6 Mar 1890, Poplar, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Oct 1920, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 30 years)
      4. Catherine Thomson Stewart,   b. 6 Feb 1892, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1972, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
      5. William Stewart,   b. 1896, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    3. James Yeats Stewart,   b. 23 May 1865, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    4. George Moir Stewart,   b. 3 Sep 1869, St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1908, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location to Amy Reynoldson,   b. 1871, Blackfield, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

      1. Alice Stewart,   b. 1895, Hammersmith, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
      2. Dorothy Stewart,   b. 1896, West Hammersmith, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. Frances Stewart,   b. 1898, Sydenham, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    5. Francis Hay Stewart,   b. 1873, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 May 1950  (Age 77 years). Francis Hay Stewart was a postman.
10. William Stewart, b. 14 Aug 1839, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. UNKNOWN

William Stewart,   b. 14 Aug 1839, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location to Helen Mundie,   b. 1842, Tyrie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

    1. Mary Stewart,   b. 12 Apr 1863, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Alexander Lawrie,   b. 1884, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
      3. John Lawrie,   b. 1886, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
      4. Stewart Lawrie,   b. 1887, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
      5. Hellen Lawrie,   b. 1889, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
      6. Mary Lawrie,   b. Abt 1890, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location ,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. Helen Stewart,   b. 1873, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. William Stewart was residing with his parents until 1901. His later whereabouts is unknown.
11. Charles Stewart, b. 3 Jun 1846, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 1865, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Charles Stewart,   b. 3 Jun 1846, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1865, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (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.

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

John Stewart, b. 15 Dec 1851, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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, 5th and last in Upper Hythie, and Isabella Hemingway

James Stewart, 5th in Upper Hythie, b. 27 Apr 1830, Pitscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 18 Jul 1872, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years). 

On 27 Apr 1830, James Stewart was born in Pidscow, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His baptism was witnessed by his paternal uncles, John Stewart and Alexander Stewart, both in Hythie.

James Stewart is not found with his parents in 1841 or 1851. He has not been confidently identified elsewhere in either census.

In 1859, James Stewart married in Strichen, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to Isabella Hemingway. It is believed that they moved almost immediately to Brazil.

James and his family are not found in the 1861 census in Scotland and are believed to have been living in Brazil at the time.

James Stewart’s first recorded child, Jane, was born in 1863 in Bakia, Brazil. Given the gap between his marriage in Aberdeen in 1859 and Jane’s birth, it is possible that James and Isabella may had another other child while in Brazil who did not survive.

The reason for their move to Brazil is not known for sure. It could be related to the fact that in the 1840s and 1850s, Britain was exercizing significant economic influence in Brazil under the direction of British Foreign Secretary, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen Although Brazil was a Portuguese colony, Britain had strengthened its econimic ties with Brazil after supporting Portugal during the earlier Napoleanic Wars.

By 1864, James and his family were back in Scotland and residing on the family croft at Upper Hythie.

In 1871, James’ wife, Isabella Stewart, was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her five children all under the age of 10. James was not present and has not been found elsewhere in the 1871 census. Isabella was recorded as a crofter of 12 acres. Also residing at Upper Hythie was 66-year-old Alexander Angus, a shoemaker. His son, James Angus, would later become Isabella Stewart’s second husband.

On 13 Jul 1872, at age 42, James Stewart, crofter and mason, husband of Isabella Hemingway, died at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of James Stewart, crofter (deceased) and Dorothy Sangster. Informant: William Mc~~~y, neighbour.

Upon James’ death, the family croft at Upper Hythie passed out of the Stewart family after five generations.

James’ widow, Isabella married secondly on 7 Apr 1877 in Strichen, Aberdeen, Scotland to James Angus, b 1837 in Longside, Aberdeenshire and moved to Kininmonth, Old Deer, where James Angus was a crofter of 14 acres. He had been living at Upper Hythie in 1871 working as a farm servant. (James Angus’ ancestors include the family names of Davidson and Sangster. It’s possible that his family may have been related to Isabella.

Marriage and Children

James Stewart married on 17 Feb 1859 in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Isabella Hemingway,   b. 1834, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

1. Jane Stewart, b. 1863, Bakia, Brazil, South America, d. UNKNOWN

Jane Stewart,   b. 1863, Bakia, Brazil, South America Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Jane Stewart was born in 1863 in Bakia, Brazil. Her birth family moved back to Scotland within the following year.

In 1871, at age 8, Jane Stewart was residing at Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her mother and siblings.

A year later, when Jane was just 9 years old, her father died.

In 1881, at age 18, Jane Stewart was residing at Lonmouth, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, working as a domestic servant in the home of Alexander Reid.

In 1891, at age 28, Jane Stewart was residing at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her mother and step-father, James Angus. Also boarding with them was 8-month-old Jamesina Stewart. Her relationship to the family is not indicated.

In 1901, at age 38, Jane Stewart was residing at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her mother as head of household. James Angus was absent and may have been deceased. 10-year-old Jamesina Stewart, shown as a granddaughter of Jane’s mother. Jane was employed as a domestic servant.

Jane Stewart may be the mother of:

    1. Jamesina Stewart,   b. 1891, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. Jamesina Stewart is presumed to be the illegitimate daughter of Jane Stewart, although birth records have not been consulted to confirm this. Jamesina’s birth index does not give her mother’s surname. Jamesina is found residing with Jane Stewart in 1891 and 1901 at Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She may also be the daughter of Jane’s brother, James.
2. James Stewart, b. 11 Jul 1864, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. UNKNOWN

James Stewart,   b. 11 Jul 1864, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   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.

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

George Hemingway Stewart,   b. 1 Feb 1866, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, Hythie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location

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.

4. Janetta Morrison Stewart, b. 22 Jul 1867, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Jun 1939, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Janetta Morrison Stewart,   b. 22 Jul 1867, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1939, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Mar 1937, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years). They had the following children:

    1. Isabella Dinnie,   b. 28 Jan 1894, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1968, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    2. Elizabeth W Dinnie,   b. 7 Jul 1896, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1975, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    3. Walter Dinnie,   b. 11 Dec 1903, Barre, Washington, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Sep 1981  (Age 77 years) 
5. Isabella Clark Stewart, b. 14 Oct 1868, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. UNKNOWN

Isabella Clark Stewart,   b. 14 Oct 1868, Upper Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Isabella Stewart married to William Turriff,   b. Abt 1853, Crimond, Aberdeenshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following family:

    1. William Turriff,   b. 1896, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. George Turriff,   b. 1897, Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    3. Andrew Turriff,   b. 1900, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 

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

Line 1b: The Stewarts in Aberdour and Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

We now jump back up this family tree. The second line to descend from the Stewarts in Hythie are the Stewarts in Aberdour and Peterhead. They descend from Alexander Stewart in Aberdour, a younger son of William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie, shown further above. As is common with branches descending from younger children, we’ll see the descendants of this line migrate far from home more quickly than the senior line in Upper Hythie.

Alexander Stewart, Sr., in Aberdour and Marjory May Brebner/Bremner

Alexander Stewart, in New Aberdour,   b. 19 May 1764, Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 1839, Copland Hill, near Peterhead, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years). Alexander Stewart was a younger son of William Stewart, 2nd in Hythie, and Eslpeth Davidson, shown further above.

In 1848, Alexander’s son, George Stewart in Andover, wrote two letters to his sister, Marjory Stewart, in which he discusses their family’s history. In 1962, Bernard George Stewart (1903-?), 3x-great grandson of Alexander Stewart in Andover, published a family tree with supplementary notes. These documents, supplemented by public birth/marriage/death/census records form the basis for much of the knowledge of the descendands of Alexander Stewart in Andover and the origin of the Stewarts/Stuarts in Hythie.

Alexander Stewart was born in 1772 in Hythie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. No record has been found of his birth or baptism. His year of birth is calculated from his age at death. He died prior to the first census record, so is not found in any census records.

The Bernard George Stewart Tree (1962) shows Alexander Stewart as born in Aberdour (now called New Aberdour), Aberdeenshire, Scotland, however this is likely a confusion with his later residence. Alexander’s birth family resided at Upper Hythie in Old Deer parish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and Alexander’s first two children were both born in Old Deer parish (probably at Hythie) and it was not until sometime between 1801-1810 that Alexander appears to have moved to Aberdour. Thus, Alexander was far more likely to have been born at Upper Hythie in Old Deer.

On Hogmanay in 1795, Alexander Stewart married Marjory May Brebner/Bremner (her name is spelled both ways in various documents) in her home parish of nearby Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Alexander and May Stewart had their earliest children in Old Deer (possibly at Hythie, although baptismal records have not yet been consulted) and moved to Aberdour sometime between 1801-1810. Sometime later, Alexander Stewart moved into the nearby town of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland where he lived at Copland Hill.

According to George Stewart in Andover (1848), Alexander Stewart died at Copland Hill in what is now part of the town of Peterhead and is buried in the parish churchyard at Fetterangus.

Bernard George Stewart (1962) says:

“Transcription on a tombstone erected to grandfather by uncle Alexander at “name not given” (written in a different hand). Erected by Alexander Stewart Copeland Hill in memory of his affectionate father, Alexander Stewart who died 22nd Feb 1839 age 74 years. Also in memory of the above named Alexander Stewart of Copeland Hill who died 16th Nov 1841 aged 31 years. Also of his two daughters who died in infancy. Also of his mother May Bremner who died 31 Dec 1847 aged 74 years. Also of his son Alexander Stewart who died 29th Aug 1855 in the 18 year of his age, Copeland Hill, Peterhead.

“A tombstone was erected to William Stewart, the son of the Last Laird of Ballahallan or Ballochallan* (who was also the last hereditary Governor of Doune Castle 1745-6)* by his sons, John and Alexander in Fetterangus Churchyard. “John – eldest son of Wm had 6 children.” (written in another hand.)

[*sic – Subsequent research has shown that William’s father, Donald Stewart, was not the “Last Laird of Ballachallan.” Donald’s father Maj. David Stewart of MacOrriston, Governor of Doune Castle 1745-46, has been confused with David Hume Stewart, 3rd of Ballachallan. See Donald Stewart’s entry for more information on this historical confusion.]

“Alex’r Stewart, son of Wm the above, married at Old Deer (it is supposed) and two sons, John and George were born there, and then he removed to Aberdour on the sea coast to the north where his remaining children were born.” (Bernard George Stewart, 1962)

Marriage and Children

On 31 Dec 1795 in Strichen, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (just five miles northwest of Hythie) to Marjory May Brebner/Bremner,   b. 7 Nov 1773, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Dec 1847, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years). They had the following children:

1. John Stewart, in Little Ealing, b. 1 Aug 1797, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 20 May 1878, Upton, Essex, England

John Stewart, in Little Ealing,   b. 1 Aug 1797, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1878, Upton, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 

2. George Stewart, in Andover, b. 17 Feb 1799, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. Jun 1882, Andover, Hampshire, England

George Stewart, in Andover,   b. 17 Feb 1799, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1882, Andover, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 

George Stewart’s information is presented further below.

3. James Stewart, b. 3 Jan 1801, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 29 Mar 1824, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

James Stewart,   b. 3 Jan 1801, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Mar 1824, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 23 years) 

James Stewart died in 1824 at age 23 believed to be unmarried and without children.

(The later Bernard Stewart’s research shows this James as the father of another James Stewart born in 1821 who later owned the granite quarry in Aberdeen. However Bernard’s assertion is probably incorrect and is based on a mistaken connection with the Stewart family from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, who founded Stuart & Co. Granolithic, a granite construction company in Edinburgh.)

4. Alexander Stewart, Jr., of Copland Hill, b. 8 Jun 1810, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 3 Nov 1841, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Alexander Stewart, Jr., of Copland Hill,   b. 8 Jun 1810, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1841, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 31 years).

Alexander Stewart, Jr.’s information is presented further below.

5. William Stewart, in Middle Grange, b. 18 Oct 1812, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 16 Apr 1896, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

William Stewart, in Middle Grange,   b. 18 Oct 1812, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Apr 1896, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 

William Stewart is not mentioned in the letters of his brother George Stewart in 1848, however, according to descendant, Malcolm Sisson’s notes, William lived at Middle Grange in Peterhead and is buried at Peterhead.

About 1832, William Stewart began relations with Margaret Hall. No record of any marriage has been found for them. They had three children between 1833-1838.

In 1841, at age 25, William Stewart was residing at Copland Hill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on his brother’s farmstead. He was employed as an agricultural labourer. The census does not indicate that he was visiting; it indicates that he was living there without his wife and children. Meanwhile, Margaret Hall (using her maiden name) was residing at High Street, Tyrie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with their three children. She is described as a farmer’s wife.

William’s brother, Alexander Stewart, propriertor of Copland Hill, died just a few months later on 3 Nov 1841.

In 1851, at age 38, William Stewart was residing at Milltown of Crimond, Crimond, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, employed as a farm overseer for William Lawrence. Meanwhile, Margaret Hall was residing at 12 High Street, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with their daughters, Elizabeth and May. She was employed as a lace weaver.

In 1861, at age 48, William Stewart was residing at Lochside in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife, Margaret, and their daughter, Mary, 22. He was employed as a farm overseer with six labourers, including 3 ploughmen, 2 cattlemen, and 2 agricultural labourers. His niece Jane Cooper was working as a servant in his home.

In 1871, at age 58, William Stewart was residing at Grange, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife, Margaret, and their adult daughter Mary. He was employed as a farmer and gardener. (Grange Gardens is located within the modern town of Peterhead less than one kilometre east of Copland Hill.)

In 1881, at age 68, William Stewart was residing at Grange Farm, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife, Margaret, and adult daughter, Mary. He was employed as a farmer of 40 acres, employing one man and one girl. His grandson, Alexander Chalmers (14) was residing with them.

William Stewart has not been found in 1891. He died in 1896.

Bernard Stewart’s 1968 family tree for the Stewarts of Hythie mistakenly confuses this William Stewart with William Stewart in Peterhead, father of Peter Stewart, founder of Stuart & Co. Granolithic in Edinburgh. These two William Stewarts can each be found separately in Peterhead in 1841 and 1851, thus they cannot be the same person.

Marriage and Children

William Stewart had relations with Margaret Hall,   b. 1805, Marthwaite, Tyrie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jan 1893, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years). No marriage record has been found for them. They had the following children:

    1. Margaret Stewart,   b. 4 Jun 1833, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. Margaret Stewart married in 1855 to Alexander Chalmers, a shoemaker. They lived in Strichen and later in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where they had four children.
      1. James Chalmers,   b. 24 Nov 1864, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
      2. Alexander Chalmers,   b. 21 Sep 1866, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
      3. William Chalmers,   b. 9 Oct 1869, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
      4. Marjory S Chalmers,   b. 15 Jan 1873, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. Elizabeth Stewart,   b. 2 Feb 1836, Tyrie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1877, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years). Elizabeth Stewart married in 1859 to James Milne, a cooper, and lived in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where they had a family of five children.
      1. Marjory May S Milne,   b. 4 May 1861, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1945, Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
      2. James Milne,   b. 9 Jan 1864, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Sep 1913  (Age 49 years)
      3. Eliza Jane Milne,   b. 19 Sep 1868, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1919, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
      4. Alexander Milne,   b. 29 Mar 1866, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Oct 1891  (Age 25 years)
      5. Margaret Stewart Milne,   b. 15 Jun 1859, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1947, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
    3. Mary May Stewart,   b. 28 Dec 1838, Tyrie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Nov 1882, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years). May Stewart never married nor had children. She lived with her parents until her death at age 43.
6. Marjory Stewart, b. 12 Dec 1815, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. UNKNOWN

Marjory Stewart,   b. 12 Dec 1815, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Marjory Stewart was the recipient of her brother George Stewart’s letters about the family history in 1848.

Marjory Stewart married on 29 Jun 1844 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland to Alexander Cooper. He had an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth Cooper, from a previous relationship.

In 1851, at age 35, Marjory Cooper was residing at Woodhead, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and children.

In 1861, at age 45, Marjory Cooper was residing at Woodhead, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and son, James.

In 1871, at age 55, Marjory Cooper was residing at Woodhead, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and son George. She was described as a farmer’s wife.

In 1881, at age 65, Marjory Cooper was residing at Croft of Woodhead, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with her husband and their son, William Cooper.

Marjory Cooper has not been found in later records.

Marriage and Children

Marjory Stewart married on 29 Jun 1844 in Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Alexander Cooper, in Woodhead,   b. 1818, Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

    1. George S Cooper,   b. 1850, Longside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
    2. James Cooper,   b. 14 Sep 1852, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    3. William Cooper,   b. 1848, Longside, Aberdeenshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 

John Stewart in Little Ealing, Middlesex, England and Sarah/Susan Stevens

John Stewart, in Little Ealing,   b. 1 Aug 1797, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1878, Upton, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years). John Stewart was the eldest son of Alexander Stewart in Aberdour, shown above.

John Stewart was born in 1797 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. By 1825, he was living in Little Ealing, Ealing, Middlesex, England. It is not know why he moved to England.

Descendant Capt. Bernard George Stewart, in his 1962 family history, wrote:

“John Stewart, above named, came to England and married Sarah Stevens at St. Martins Church, London, April…” (Bernard George Stewart (1962))

On 10 Apr 1825, John Stewart married in St. Martin’s Church, London, England to Susan/Sarah Stevens, b: 1793 in Croydon, Surrey, England. Susan’s parents are unknown. Her name is given as either Susan or Sarah in various records.

In 1841, at age 40, John Stewart was residing in Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with his sons, George, John, and Alexander. He was employed as a gardener. No wife is shown with him.

In 1851, at age 51, John Stewart was residing in Little Ealing, Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with his wife, Susan. He was employed as a steward and gardener.

In 1861, at age 63, John Stewart was residing in Brentford, New Brentford, Middlesex, England, and his wife. He was employed as a steward and forest manager.

in 1871, at age 73, John Stewart was residing in Valeda Cottage, Thurlow Street, Knight’s Hill, Streatham, Surrey, England, with his wife, Susan, and son, Alexander. John Stewart was employed as a gardener and florist.

In 1878, John Stewart died.

Marriage and Children

John Stewart married on 10 Apr 1825 in London, England Find all individuals with events at this location to Susan Sarah Stevens,   b. 1793, Croydon, Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:​

1. Caroline Amelia Stewart, b. 23 Aug 1826, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England, d. UNKNOWN, Australia

Caroline Amelia Stewart,   b. 23 Aug 1826, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location

Caroline Amelia Stewart was born 23 Aug 1826 in Little Ealing and baptized on 24 Sep 1826 in Ealing parish, Middlesex, England, daughter of John Stewart, gardiner, and Sarah Stewart. Her mother is presumed to have died in childbirth or shortly after as her siblings have a different mother.

Caroline has not been found in the 1841 census.

In 1851, at age 24, Caroline A Stewart was residing at Boston House, New Brentford, Middlesex, England where she was employed as a household servant to Lt. Gen. John Clitherow of the British Army. 

According to family records, Caroline moved to Melbourne, Australia where she married a man surnamed Cooper and had two daughters. She is presumed to have emigrated between 1851-1861 as she is not found in the 1861 census.

2. George Aloysius Stewart, b. 13 Sep 1827, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England, d. 14 Nov 1901, Eastbourne, Sussex, England

George Aloysius Stewart,   b. 13 Sep 1827, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1901, Eastbourne, Sussex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years). 

In 1841, at age 13, George Stewart was residing in Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with father and brothers.

On 19 Sep 1848, of full age, George Stewart, artist, from St. Marylebone, Middlesex, England, son of John Stewart, steward, married to Eliza Dedman. They had their only child, Charles George Stewart, a year later.

In 1851, at age 23, George Stewart was residing in West Wymer, Norwich Heigham, Norfolk, England with his wife and newborn son, George. He was employed as the “Master of a Government School of Design”.

In 1861, at age 34, George A Stewart was residing in MacClesfield, Cheshire, England with his wife and son. He was employed as an “Artist Master of Gov. School of the Arts.”

In 1871, at age 43, at George Stewart was residing at Braemar Lodge, Hamstead, London, England, with is wife and adult son. He was employed as an artist. He later painted a picture of Braemar Lodge.

In 1881, at age 55, George Stewart was residing in Braemar Lodge, West End Lane, Hampstead, London, England, with his wife, his brother, John, and his adult son. He was employed as a retired artist.

In 1891, at age 63, George A Stewart was residing at Braemar Lodge, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, with his wife and adult son. He was employed as an “artist ~~ Kensington, art class teacher.”

In 1901, at age 73, George A Stewart was residing at 37 Seaford Road, Eastborne, Sussex, England, with his wife. He was employed as a retired school governor art master.

STEWART, George Aloysius, of 37 Seaford-road Eastbourne, esquire, died 14 November 1901. Probate: London, 25 January, to Eliza Theresa Stewart, widow, and John Stewart, retired army-inspector (brother). Effects £696 118. 3d.

Marriage and Children

George Aloysius Stewart married on 19 Sep 1848 in St. Marlebone, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location to Elizabeth T Dedman,   b. 1827, Greasley, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following child:

    1. Charles George Stewart,   b. Sep 1849, Norwich, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1916, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)

      In 1851, at age 2, Charles George Stewart was residing in West Wymer, Norwich Heigham, Norfolk, England with his parents.

      In 1861, at age 11, Charles G Stewart was residing in MacClesfield, Cheshire, England with his parents.

      In 1871, at age 21, at Charles G Stewart was residing at Braemar Lodge, Hamstead, London, England with his parents. He was employed as a scientific chemist.

      In 1877, Charles Stewart married in Marylebone, London, England, to Charlotte Ann Summers.

      In 1881, at age 31, Charles G Stewart was residing at 49 York Road, Lambeth, Surrey, Greater London, England, with his wife and young children. He was employed as an analytical chemist scientist.

      In 1891, at age 41, Charles G Stewart was residing in Battersea, Greater London with his wife and children. He was employed as a scientific chemist.

      In 1901, at age 51, Charles G Stewart was boarding in London by himself and employed as an Analyst Scientist for a fishing tack manufacturer.

      In 1911, at age 61, Charles George Stewart was boarding at 47 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, England. He was employed as an analyst in a chemical laboratory. He was recorded as married, but his wife was not with him.

      Charles George Stewart died in 1916 in London, England

      Charles George Stewart married on 9 Aug 1877 in Marylebone, London, England to Charlotte Ann Summers,   b. Mar 1853, Newington, Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

      1. Charles Joseph Stewart,   b. Apr 1878, Lambeth, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Apr 1908, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 30 years). Charles Joseph Stewart married in the spring of 1905 to either Agnes Celia F A Barker or Mary Rawl. He died three years later. No record of any children has been found.
      2. Bernard Augustine Stewart,   b. Jun 1879, 47 York Road, Lambeth, Greater London, Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1966  (Age 86 years). He married Margaret Elisabeth McConnell,   b. 1872,   d. 1925  (Age 53 years). They had the following children:
        1. Capt. Bernard George Stewartb. 1903, Southwark, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. UNKNOWN.
          Capt. Bernard George Stewart researched and produced the 1962 Hythie Family Tree. His research formed part of the knowledge base for this page.
          John Stewart, 14th of Ardvorlich, The Stewarts of Ardvorlich, Vol. 3, (ibid), p. 35 End notes:
          (8) I have lately had some correspondence with Captain B.G. [Bernard George] Stewart, Milton Cottage, Morhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall, who is descended from a Donald Stewart, who settled at Hythie, Aberdeenshire, after Culloden. According to his family tradition, supported by a letter written by his forbear George Stewart in 1848, this Donald was of Ballachallan stock.
        2. Ellaline Stewart,   b. 1909, Cheswick, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. According to her brother, George Bernard Stewart (1962), Ellaine Stewart married and had daughters
        3. Alec Moray Stewart,   b. 1913, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2006  (Age 93 years). According to his brother, George Bernard Stewart (1962), Alec Moray Stewart married and had daughters.
        4. Donald Stewart,   b. Abt 1915, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. According to his brother, George Bernard Stewart (1962), Donald Stewart married and had daughters.
      3. Sister Agnes Mary Stewart,   b. 20 Aug 1880, Lambeth, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jan 1976, Epping Forest, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years). Agnes was a nun. She wrote the enclosed letters to a relative that included some family history references.
      4. Rose I Stewart,   b. 1885, Battersea, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
      5. Charlotte Eliza Stewart,   b. 21 Jan 1885, Battersea, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 1972, Twickenham, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years). Charlotte Stewart married on 23 Apr 1905 in England Find all individuals with events at this location to Gilbert Leighton,   b. 21 Jun 1878, London, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:
        1. Arthur Gilbert Leighton,   b. 1908, London, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN
        2. Grace Agnes Leighton,   b. 1913, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
3. Maj. John Stewart, in Colchester, b. 24 Dec 1828, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England, d. UNKNOWN

Maj. John Stewart, in Colchester,   b. 24 Dec 1828, Ealing Park, Ealing, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

Information on Maj. John Stewart is incomplete. He is not found in several census records. He served as a military school instructor. He married his cousin and had six children. None of their six children married or had any children of their own so there are no descendant records to add depth to the coverage of this family.

In 1841, at age 12, John Stewart was residing in Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with his father and brothers.

John Stewart has not been found in 1851.

On 19 Nov 1853, at age 24, John Stewart, schoolmaster in the army, son of John Stewart, gardener, married in Thruxton, Southampton, England, to his first cousin, Emma May Stewart, age 19, daughter of his uncle, George Stewart in Andover, gardener.

John Stewart and his family have not been found in 1861.

John Stewart and his family (except his daughter Amy) have not been found in 1871.

In 1881, at age 52, John Stewart was residing in Braemar Lodge, Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, in the home of his brother, George. He was listed as married. He was employed as an army officer. John Stewart’s wife and children were residing at Trimly Cottage, Colchester Holy Trinity, Essex, England.

In 1891, at age 62, Maj. John Stewart was residing in Bootle, Lancashire, England with his wife and their children. John was recorded as a retired army Major. According to family records John was also an inspector of military schools.

In 1901, at age 72, Maj. John Stewart was residing at Colchester, Essex, England, with his wife and children Amy, Ellen, and Donald. He was described as a retired army officer.

Marriage and Children

Maj. John Stewart married on 19 Nov 1853 in Thruxton, Southampton, England Find all individuals with events at this location to his cousin, Emily Mary Stewart,   b. 1835, Wells, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, daughter of his father’s brother, George Stewart in Andover. They had the following children:

    1. Emmaline Stewart,   b. 1855, Gravesend, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN.  Emmaline is found only in family records and has not been found in any census or birth records. She is presumed to have died young.
    2. Amy-Mary Annette Stewart,   b. 21 Dec 1856, Redenham, Andover, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1921, Colchester, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years). Amy Stewart never married nor had children. She worked her entire life as a school teacher, and for a while was a school principal.
    3. Edith May Stewart,   b. Abt 6 May 1860, Winchester, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1860, Hampshire, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years). Edith May Stewart died in infancy.
    4. Ella Teresa Stewart,   b. 1 Oct 1861, Canterbury, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Apr 1944, Colchester, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years). Ella Teresa Stewart never married nor had children. She worked as a school teacher for her entire life and was a school principal at one point.
    5. Donald Braemar Stewart,   b. Oct 1863, Canterbury, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. Donald Braemar Stewart was named after his uncle George’s residence, Braemar. His first name, Donald, may be after his 3x-great-grandfather, Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie, Jacobite fugitive. By 1901, Donald was unmarried and had no children. His later status is unknown.
    6. Ethel May Stewart,   b. Jul 1870, Dover, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1870, Dover, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years). Ethel May Stewart died in infancy.
4. Alexander Stewart, b. 20 May 1834, Little Ealing, Ealing, Middlesex, England, d. Jun 1899, Brentford, Middlesex, England

Alexander Stewart,   b. 20 May 1834, Little Ealing, Ealing, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1899, Brentford, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years). 

In 1841, at age 7, Alexander Stewart was residing in Brentford, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with his father and brothers.

Alexander Stewart has not been found in 1851.

In 1861, at age 26, Alexander Stewart was boarding in West Ham, Essex, England in the home of George Banes. He was employed as a clerk at Victoria Docks. His landlord was was the Uptown Superintendant for Victoria Docks.

In 1871, at age 36, Alexander Stewart was residing at Valeda Cottage, Streatham, Surrey, England, with his parents. He was employed as a clerk in the docks.

In 1881, at age 45, Alexander Stewart was residing at 65 Tredegar Rd, Poplar, London, England, with his wife and children. He was employed as a clerk at a commercial dock.

In 1891, at age Alexander was residing in Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England with his wife and children and was employed as a commercial clerk.

Alexander Stewart died in the second quarter of 1899 in Brentford, Middlesex, England.

Marriage and Children

Alexander Stewart married on 6 Nov 1871 in England Find all individuals with events at this location  to Maria Windsor,   b. 1851, Yeovil, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. They had the following children:

    1. Alexander John Stewart,   b. Abt 24 Sep 1876, West Ham, Leyton, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Oct 1953, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years).

      In 1881, at age 5, Alexander J Stewart was residing at 65 Tredegar Rd, Poplar, London, England, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1891, at age 15, Alexander J Stewart was residing at Bow and Bromley of the Tower Hamlets, Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England, with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a pupil teacher with the London School Board.

      In 1901, at age 25, Alexander J Stewart was boarding at Lambeth, London, England in the home of James Hedgecock. Alexander was employed as a certified teacher. Also residing with him was his brother, Frederick G Stewart.

      In 1911, at age 35, Alexander John Stewart was residing at Cedar Lodge, Murray Road, Little Ealing, Brentford, Middlesex, England, with his mother and siblings. He was employed as an art student.

      On 29 Jun 1914, age 38, Alexander John Stewart, teacher, son of Alexander Stewart, clerk, married in Shanghai, China to Phyllis Marian Glover, daughter of William Glover, clerk.

    2. Sgt. Frederick George Stewart,   b. 1877, West Ham, Leyton, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1952  (Age 75 years)

      In 1881, at age 4, Frederick G Stewart was residing at 65 Tredegar Rd, Poplar, London, England, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1891, at age 13, Frederick G Stewart was residing at Bow and Bromley of the Tower Hamlets, Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England, with his parents and siblings. He was a scholar.

      In 1901, at age 23, Frederick G Stewart was boarding at Lambeth, London, England in the home of James Hedgecock. Frederick was employed as a sailor. Also residing with him was his brother, Alexander J Stewart.

      In 1911, at age 31, Sgt. Frederick George Stewart was serving with 2nd Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders and serving in India.

      Frederick’s later whereabouts is unknown.

    3. Dougal Douglas Stewart,   b. Jul 1879, West Ham, Leyton, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1969  (Age 89 years)

      In 1881, at age 1, Dougal D Stewart was residing at 65 Tredegar Rd in Poplar, London, England, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1891, at age 11, Dougal D Stewart was residing at Bow and Bromley of the Tower Hamlets, Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England, with his parents and siblings.

      Dougal Stewart has not been found in 1901.

      In 1911, at age 31, Dougal Douglas Stewart was residing at Moray, Butts Green Rd, Hornchurch, Romford, Essex, Engand, with his wife. He was employed as a meat salesman’s clerk.

      In 1921, at age 41, Dougal Douglas Stewart was residing at 3 St Peters Gardens, Colney Hatch Lane, Frier Barnet, Middlesex, England, with his wife and son. He was employed as a book keeper for a meat salesmen.

      1. Douglas Carl Stewart,   b. 1918, Hornchurch, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN 
    4. Lionel William Stewart,   b. Jul 1881, Poplar, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1926  (Age 44 years).

      In 1891, at age 9, Lionel W Stewart was residing at Bow and Bromley of the Tower Hamlets, Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England, with his parents and siblings.

      In 1901, at age 19, Lionel Stewart was residing at Old Brentford, Middlesex, England, with his mother and siblings. He was employed as a life insurance clerk.

      In 1911, at age 29, Lionel Wm Stewart was residing at Cedar Lodge, Murray Road, Little Ealing, Middlesex, England, with his mother and siblings. He was employed as an actuary.

    5. Mildred Marguerite Stewart,   b. Jul 1883, Poplar, London, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1919  (Age 35 years).

      In 1891, at age 7, Mildred M Stewart was residing at Bow and Bromley of the Tower Hamlets, Stratford Le Bow St Mary, London, England, with her parents and siblings.

      In 1901, at age 17, Mildred Stewart was residing at Old Brentford, Middlesex, England, with her mother and siblings. She was employed as a paper money actuary clerk.

      In 1911, at age 27, Mildred Marguerite Stewart was residing at Cedar Lodge, Murray Road, Little Ealing, Middlesex, England, with her mother and siblings. She was living on private means.

      In 1921, at age 37, Mildred Stewart was residing at 186 Murray Rd, Ealing, Middlesex, England, with her elderly mother. She was not employed.

George Stewart in Andover and Caroline Finch Camp

**Author of the 1848 Hythie Family History Letters**

George Stewart, in Andover,   b. 17 Feb 1799, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1882, Andover, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years). George was the second son of Alexander Stewart in Aberdour, shown further above.

George Stewart was born in 1799 in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, likely at Upper Hythie.

Sometime between 1801-1810, George’s parents moved the family to Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sometime prior to 1833, George moved to England, likely for employment prospects.

In 1833, George Stewart marred in Dorset, England to Caroline Finch Camp.

Two years later, George and Caroline were living in Wells, Somerset, England, where their only child, Emily Stewart, was born in 1835.

In 1841, at age 40, George Stewart was residing in Pudenham House, Andover, Thruxton, Hampshire, England with his wife and daughter. He was employed as a male servant. Andover is about 20 km east of Stonehenge.

In 1848, George Stewart wrote letters to his sister, Marjory Stewart, and his nephew, George Aloysius Stewart, in which he discusses their family history. Unfortunately, he said little about himself, so all we know of him is what we can gleen from public records.

In 1851, at age 49, George Stewart was residing in Andover, Thruxton, Hampshire, England with his wife and daughter. He was employed as a gardener.

In 1861, George was residing in Andover, Fyfield, Hampshire, England with his wife and was employed as a gardener.

In 1871 George was residing in Andover, Thruxton, Hampshire, England with his wife and was employed as a gardener.

In 1881 George was residing in Andover, Penton Mewsey, Hampshire, England by himself, employed as a retired gardener and steward.

George Stewart died in 1882 in Andover, Hampshire, England.

George Stewart and Caroline Finch Stewart are buried in St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Thruxton, Test Valley Borough, Hampshire, England, however their stone is so deteriorated that only their names are visible.

Marriage and Child

George Stewart married on 29 Sep 1833 in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location to Caroline Finch Camp,   b. Abt 2 Feb 1812, Totnes, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1875, Thruxton, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years). The had the following daughter:

    1. Emily Mary Stewart,   b. 1835, Wells, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN.  Emily is found with her parents until 1851. She married her first cousin, Maj. John Stewart, son of John Stewart in Little Ealing shown above. Their children are shown under his entry.

Alexander Stewart, Jr., and Agnes Walker of Copland Hill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

A tragic story

Alexander Stewart, Jr., of Copland Hill,   b. 8 Jun 1810, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1841, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 31 years). Alexander was the fourth son of Alexander Stewart in Aberdour, shown further above.

The story of the family of Alexander Stewart of Copland Hill is a tragic story fraught with death. Alexander Stewart had four children before his own premature death at 31 years of age. Only one of his children survived to adulthood. His surviving son, Robert Walker Stewart, was also beset by close family deaths. His compounded grief turned him into an alcoholic who separated from his family.

In 1841, Alexander Stewart was residing at Copland Hill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his wife and their two young sons. His brother, William Stewart, was also residing with them. Alexander was described as the proprietor of Copland Hill farmstead. Copland Hill has since become subsumed by the town of Peterhead.

Bernard George Stewart (1962) says:

“Transcription on a tombstone erected to grandfather by uncle Alexander at “name not given” (written in a different hand). Erected by Alexander Stewart Copeland Hill in memory of his affectionate father, Alexander Stewart who died 22nd Feb 1839 age 74 years. Also in memory of the above named Alexander Stewart of Copeland Hill who died 16th Nov 1841 aged 31 years. Also of his two daughters who died in infancy. Also of his mother May Bremner who died 31 Dec 1847 aged 74 years. Also of his son Alexander Stewart who died 29th Aug 1855 in the 18th year of his age, Copeland Hill, Peterhead.”

Of Alexander’s four children, only one, Robert, survived to adulthood.

In 1851, Alexander’s widow, Agnes was remarried to John Finnie and residing in West Ednie, St. Fergus, Banffshire, Scotland, with her son Alexander Stewart from her first marriage and her new young children from her second marriage.

Marriage and Children

Alexander Stewart married on 18 Jun 1835 in New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Agnes Walker,   b. Abt 22 Nov 1813, New Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1887, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years). They had the following children:

1. Robert Walker Stewart, b. 6 Apr 1836, St. Fergus, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 16 Oct 1907, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Robert Walker Stewart,   b. 6 Apr 1836, St. Fergus, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1907, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years).

Robert Walker Stewart’s information is presented below.

2. Alexander Stewart, III, b. 31 Jan 1838, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 29 Aug 1855, St. Fergus, Banff, Scotland

Alexander Stewart, III,   b. 31 Jan 1838, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Aug 1855, St. Fergus, Banff, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 17 years) 

In 1841, at age 3, Alexander Stewart was residing at Copland Hill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and brother, Alexander. Alexander’s fathed died a few months later. His mother later remarried to James Finnie.

In 1851, at age 13, Alexander Stewart was residing at West Ednie, St. Fergus, Banffshire, Scotland, with his mother, step-father, and step-siblings.

Alexander Stewart died in 1855 at age 17.

3. Daughter Stewart, b. 5 Nov 1839, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 6 Nov 1839, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Daughter Stewart,   b. 5 Nov 1839, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Nov 1839, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years). 

This unnamed daughter died immediately after birth.

4. Jane Stewart, b. 5 Nov 1840, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, d. 7 Apr 1841, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Jane Stewart,   b. 5 Nov 1840, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Apr 1841, Peterhead, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years). 

Jane Stewart survived only five months after birth.

Robert Walker Stewart in Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Tragedy Continues

Robert Walker Stewart,   b. 6 Apr 1836, St. Fergus, Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1907, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years). Robert was the only surviving child of Alexander Stewart, Jr., in Copland Hill, and Agnes Walker, above.

Robert Walker Stewart was five years old when his father died. He’d already lost both his sisters. Then when Robert was 19 his younger brother died, leaving just Robert and his mother who was, by this time, remarried with a new family. Robert’s first wife was herself also half-orphaned before the age of 17. She died shortly after their marriage (possibly in childbirth so there may have been an unrecorded death of a child). Years later, in 1879, his daughter Margaret from his second marriage died at the age of 13. Then in 1883, his youngest daughter Isabella died at age 10. Thus, by 1883, Robert had lost his father, three siblings, his first wife and two daughters. This appears to have been too much accumulated grief for Robert and he began drinking heavily and abandoned his family for a number of years, only to return in poor health shortly before his death.

In 1841, at age 5, Robert Stewart was residing at Copland Hill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with his parents and brother, Alexander.

Robert Stewart has not been found in 1851.

On 20 Mar 1856, at age 19, Robert Stewart, a cartwright at Back Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of Alexander Stewart, farmer (deceased) and Agnes Walker, married firstly in St. Fergus, Banffshire, Scotland to Christian Smith, age 17, daughter of Alexander Smith, farmer (deceased) and Isabella Gammet.

Christian Smith presumably died shortly after their marriage.

Sometime between 1856-1859, Robert Stewart, still in his early 20s, immigrated to Rockwood, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, just east of the town of Guelph. Why he chose the Guelph area is unknown. He had no known Stewart family connections to the area. Although there were many other Stewarts from the Stewarts of Balquhidder who settled nearby, Robert’s branch of the clan had been lost connection with the wider clan after his great-great-grandfather, Donald Stewart, 1st in Hythie, became a Jacobite fugitive in 1746.

On 4 Oct 1859, at age 23, Robert Stewart, residing in Rockwood, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, married secondly in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada to Mary Isabella Wilson of Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

Robert Stewart has not been found in the 1861, however, his daughter Margaret Robena Stewart, was born in Georgetown, Halton, Ontario, Canada in 1865.

Robert Stewart has not been found in the 1871 census in Canada. However, his son William was born in 1870 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, so they may have been residing in Toronto in 1871.

In 1881, at age 45, Robert W. Stewart was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and children. He was employed as a carpenter.

In the 1882-83 Vernon Directory, Robert is listed as a carpenter, with a house at 332 Woolwich in Guelph, along with children Agnes, a teacher, and Alexander W., a clerk.

In the 1885-86 Vernon’s Directory for the city of Guelph, the following were residing at 332 Woolwich — R W Stewart, carpenter at Raymonds, Alex W Stewart, clerk, and Agnes C Stewart, a clerk at Golden Lion.

According to descendant, Malcom Sissons, after Robert’s daughter Isobella died in 1883, Robert began drinking and (after 1891) left Guelph, but he returned in poor health shortly before he died in 1907.”

In 1891, at age 55, Robert Stewart was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and three of their adult children. He was employed as a carpenter.

In 1901, at age 63, Robert Stewart was residing at a lumber camp in Nippinssing, Ontario, Canada, with the family of Arthur Nesbitt. His employment was left blank, but most of the men around him were employed as shantymen (lumberjacks) or carpenters. Robert’s wife, Mary, was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with their daughter Minerva’s family. Mary listed herself as widowed.

Robert Stewart died in 1907 in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada. His widow lived the remainder of her life with their daughter Minerva Clark and her family.

Marriage and Children

1. Robert Walker Stewart married firstly on 20 Mar 1856 in St. Fergus, Banff, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location to Christian Smith,   b. Abt 1836, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1857.

2. Robert Walker Stewart married secondly on 4 Oct 1859 in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location to Mary Isabella Wilson,   b. 12 Aug 1841, Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 1929, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years). They had the following children:

1. Agnes Celine Stewart, b. 25 May 1861, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, d. 4 Oct 1912, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Agnes Celine Stewart,   b. 25 May 1861, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Oct 1912, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)

Agnes Stewart has not been found in 1871.

In 1881, at age 20, Agnes Stewart was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with her parents and younger siblings. She was employed as a school mistress (teacher).

In 1890, Agnes Stewart married in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, to William Thompson Rutherford. He had a son, Albert, age 10, from a previous marriage.

In 1891, at age 29, Agnes Rutherford was residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with her husband and their two children.

In 1901, at age 39, Agnes C Rutherford was residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with her husband and their children.

“Agnes Celine Stewart was named after her father’s mother, Agnes Walker, or his sister Agnes. She probably grew up in Guelph and was a teacher there (according to 1882-83 Vernon Directory). After her husband’s death in Winnipeg, Agnes took Gerald back to Guelph where they lived from 1904 to 1907 close to their relatives. They went on several trips to Scotland and on one they visited an “aunt” (possibly Robert’s sister Margaret Stewart) in Aberdeen, which is where Gerald’s grandfather clock came from. Gerald and his mother returned to Winnipeg in 1908 and lived in an apartment near the Winnipeg Winter Club, while Gerald began his study of law. Agnes died about 1909 and is buried in St. John’s church cemetery.” (descendant Malcolm Sissons)

Marriage and Children

Agnes Stewart married on 26 Feb 1890 in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location to William Thompson Rutherford,   b. 11 Oct 1843, Oxford Township, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1904, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years). They had the following children:

    1. Albert Rutherford,   b. 1880, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. Albert worked as a bank clerk.
    2. Capt. Gerald Stewart Rutherford, QC,   b. 15 Dec 1890, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 1987, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years)

      The following notes come from Malcolm Sissons:

      “Gerald was born in a house on Donald St. where the Hudson Bay Co. parkade is located in downtown Winnipeg. After his father died prematurely when he was twelve, his mother took him to her family in Guelph and while living there, Gerald formed a close relationship with his cousins. He and his mother visited Scotland at this time, meeting Lord Frederic Hamilton during the voyage.

      “Gerald and his mother returned to Winnipeg in 1908 and lived in an apartment near the Winnipeg Winter Club, while Gerald began his study of law at the University of Winnipeg and graduated with his B.A. in 1911, and was called to the bar just before he left for the war.

      “Gerald had joined the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada. However, he was “taken on strength” with 19 other officers from the Camerons in March, 1915, as a lieutenant in the 52nd “New Ontario” Battalion, raised in Port Arthur, Ontario. They landed in England in late 1915. While in camp south of London, Gerald’s friend Lord Frederic Hamilton arranged for Gerald to meet Arthur Conan Doyle who lived near by. Later, in 1916 while on leave, Gerald went to tea with the Bowes-Lyon family, including 16-year-old Elizabeth, who later became the Queen (now Queen mother). He spent most of the war in the trenches, starting as lieutenant and listed as a machine gun officer in November 1915. He was promoted to captain on 17 October 1917 and to adjutant to Colonel Foster on 26 December 1917. His unit fought in the battles of Ypres, Mount Sorrel, the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Passchendaele, Amiens, Hindenburg line, Cambrai and Valenciennes. Gerald was wounded in one of the actions when he and his comrades were exposed to a German machine gun when the fog lifted. He was wounded in the stomach although his belt buckle took most of the damage. He served until December 1918 and was “evacuated” 10 February 1919 (i.e. he left the unit). He was awarded the Military Cross by King George V in 1919. Gerald continued his contact with Col. Foster who visited the Rutherford family in Winnipeg.

      “‘Hope’, as Gerald called her, took a boat to England at the end of the war where they were married in 1918 in London, at St. Margaret’s church (since destroyed). Greta (Jackson) and her husband, Dr. Charles Bunn, attended the couple during the ceremony. Upon their return to Winnipeg, Gerald did law work with the soldier settlement board helping returned soldiers get on to farms and then started with the law firm of Aikens Loftus & Co. During the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, at the request of the authorities, Gerald helped out on the rifle range, teaching some of the older men how to shoot.

      “Gerald and Hope lived in an apartment at the corner of Osborne and Roslyn Road where Margaret Hope (“Babs”) was born on 15 October 1919. The young couple built a house at 200 Cambridge St. in 1923 where Nancy-Ruth (“Nance”) was born on 10 November 1924. During these years, Nellie, the maid, also lived with the family. Gerald was a strict disciplinarian, a view not generally shared by his wife. He enjoyed sports such as swimming and squash.

      “In 1926, Gerald established his own law practice in the Somerset block and a few months later joined forces with Alfred Rosevear who was practising law in the same building. They took on a couple more partners, Mssrs. MacIntosh and Johnson, but had to dissolve the firm in about 1930 when they could not get enough clients. During the depression, Gerald went to work for the Debt Adjustment Board which involved farms which were bankrupt and trying to work out ways to keep the family on the farm. A year after he started, Gerald became Chairman, a job which he kept until 1940 when he went to Ottawa where he worked as counsel to the Controllers for the Department of Munitions and Supplies. He returned to Winnipeg in 1941 to take up work as legislative counsel to the Manitoba government. He continued his association with the Cameron Highlanders through the years.

      “The family spent most summers from 1932 on at the cottage they built on Clearwater Bay, Lake of the Woods, Ontario, where they were neighbours of the Fred Jacksons. Hope was stricken while at camp and later died, leaving Gerald with a 16 year old Nancy-Ruth at home.

      Gerald continued his career as Legislative Counsel, and revising the statutes of Manitoba, earning him the sobriquet of “Mr. Manitoba” among his colleagues of the Uniform Law Conference. He was also named Queen’s Counsel. During this period, he also served as a major in the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders militia regiment. Gerald reached mandatory retirement age (of 65) in 1955 but carried on in this capacity as a “temporary” employee until 1968, and as Revising Officer until 1972 finally quitting at the age of 82.

      “After seventeen years as a widower, Gerald remarried to Amy de Jardin in 1959, and acquired a new step family. After retirement, Gerald did some contract work for the Government of British Columbia, revising statutes. Gerald and Amy also made a number of trips to Hawaii, where Amy passed away in February 1980. Gerald continued to live by himself, celebrating his 90th birthday in style at the Fort Garry Hotel, before finally passing away at the age of 96 on 15 July 1987. Gerald is buried in St. John’s cemetary in Winnipeg, a city which he always considered to be the finest in the land.” (source: descendant Malcolm Sissons)

2. Alexander W. Stewart, b. 1865, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, d. 12 Oct 1909

Alexander W. Stewart,   b. 1865, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1909  (Age 44 years). 

According to descendant Malcolm Sissons: “He was apparently a clerk living in his father’s house at 332 Woolwich in Guelph as recorded in the 1882-83 Vernon Directory. He did not marry. Little else is known of him.”

Alexander Stewart has not been found in the 1871 census.

In 1881, Alexander W Stewart was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada with his parents and siblings. He was employed as a clerk in a hardware store.

In the 1883 Guelph City Directory, Alexander W Stewart was residing at 332 Woolwich in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, employed as a clerk. Residing with himr was his sister, Agnes C Stewart, a teacher.

In the 1885-86 Vernon’s Directory for the city of Guelph, the following were residing at 332 Woolwich — R W Stewart, carpenter at Raymonds, Alex W Stewart, clerk, and Agnes C Stewart, a clerk at Golden Lion.

In 1891, at age 28, Alexander W. Stewart was residing in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, with his parents and siblings. Minerva and William. Alexander was employed as a furniture salesman.

Alexander Stewart has not been found in the 1901 census. He died in 1909, presumably in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

3. Margaret Robena Stewart, b. 1865, Georgetown, Halton, Ontario, Canada, d. 23 Feb 1879, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Margaret Robena Stewart,   b. 1865, Georgetown, Halton, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1879, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 14 years)

Margaret died in her early teens.

 

4. Minerva May Stewart, b. 1868, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada, d. 28 Jul 1935, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Minerva May Stewart,   b. 1868, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1935, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)

Minerva married on 3 Jun 1891 in Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location to William Albert Clark,   b. 1858, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1917, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years). They had the following child:

    1. Justice Robert Stewart Clark, K.C.,   b. 20 Mar 1892, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 1965, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years).

      Stew Clark grew up in Guelph and became a close friend of his cousin Gerald Rutherford, who lived there for a period. He played the piano and was active in theatre. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1912, whereupon he entered Osgoode Hall, graduating in 1915. He then enlisted with the 64th Guelph Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery but an injury suffered during training prevented him from serving overseas. Upon discharge, he obtained a position as purchasing agent with the Partridge Rubber Co. Stew joined the staff of barrister Nicol Jeffrey, appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1928, at which time Stew opened his own law practice and later associated with J.K. Blair, QC. He acted for 13 years as Guelph city solicitor and 10 years as a member of the Ontario Parole Board. He was appointed a King’s Counsel in 1934. He served as a Judge of Wellington County Court for 18 years. Stew was actively involved at one time or another in the Liberal party, the Masonic Lodge, and various other clubs as well as being an elder of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. After a period of poor health, he was reconsidering a decision to retire when he died of a heart seizure.

      Robert Stewart Clark of Guelph had an “In Memoriam” card as follows: “In affectionate memory of John Stewart, son of Alexander Stewart of Aberdour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, great-grandson of Donald Stuart (sic) of Ballochallan, Perthshire, Governor of Doune Castle for Prince Charles Edward 1745….”

5. William Samuel George Stewart, b. 18 Sep 1870, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, d. UNKNOWN

William Samuel George Stewart,   b. 18 Sep 1870, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN. 

According to Malcolm Sissons, William never married and had no children.

6. Isabella Gertrude Stewart, b. 15 Apr 1873, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, d. Jul 1883, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Isabella Gertrude Stewart,   b. 15 Apr 1873, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1883, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 10 years). 

Descendant, Malcolm Sissons, reports that after Isabella died in 1883, her father, Robert Walker Stewart, began drinking heavily and eventually abandoned the family for a number of years, only to return in poor health just prior to his death.

Research Leads

Research Leads

The following Stewarts are found in Old Deer parish and may belong to the above family:

George STEWART and Elspet THOMSON, m 5 DEC 1822 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland. (could be a first marriage for George Stewart later in Andover, but seems too young)

Janet STUART and James CUMINE, m 19 NOV 1825 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

Ann STEWART, b 1821 in Scotland, res 1841 in Middle Hythies, Deer, Banffshire, female servant to William Gall, b 1801 in Banffshire, farmer.

Jean STUART and John SINCLAIR, m 9 JUL 1835 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

Ann STUART and William LOGAN, m 29 DEC 1841 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

Alexander STEWART and Mary ANDERSON, m 22 NOV 1842 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

Margaret STUART and James MURISON

  1. Alexander Stuart MURISON, b/b 16 AUG/29 SEP 1854 in Old Deer

Jane STEWART and William GARDEN

  1. David GARDEN, b 5 JUL 1854 in Old Deer

Susan STEWART and John WILLIAMSON

  1. Ann WILLIAMSON, b 26 SEP 1854 in Old Deer

Jane STEWART and Alexander GREIG, m 1 JUN 1854 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

  1. Margaret Addie GREIG, b/b 10 OCT/12 DEC 1854 in Old Deer

James STEWART and Helen DUFF, m 16 NOV 1850 in Tyrie, Aberdeen, Scotland

  1. James STEWART, b 17 FEB 1855 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland
  2. Daughter STEWART, b 4 JUL 1857 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland
  3. Margaret STEWART, b 18 SEP 1859 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland

Margaret STEWART

  1. James STEWART, b 5 DEC 1857 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

    William STEWART and Helen MUNDIE

    1. Mary STEWART, b 12 APR 1863 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

    Robert STEWART and Elizabeth ROBBIE

    1. Mary STEWART (or ROBBIE), b 22 JAN 1866 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

    Mary STUART

    1. James Abercromby STUART, b 18 MAY 1866 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

    James STEWART and Anne MITCHELL, m 21 JUN 1867 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland

    John STEWART and Mary ROBERTSON

    1. David STEWART, b 7 FEB 1868 in Old Deer, Aberdeen, Scotland