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Stewarts of Ballintoy
There are errors, especially concerning the relationship of
Bernella Stewart. However, at present this is about the best that I can do.
Any corrections are most welcome.
1.Archibald Stewart of Largyan; lands confisated in 1546 for his support
of Matthew, Earl of Lennox.
2.?James ?
3.Ninan m.
4.Archibald ; b. abt. 1593; in 1625 was granted lands in Co. Antrim by
Randal MacDonnell, 1st Earl of Antrim. In 1630 Archibald was appointed the Earl's land
agent.
5 Archibald , MP; m. Martha Dobbin.
6.Bernella m. 1650 James Stewart, son of John Stewart of Straidh.
7.Nicholas died 1667.
7.Archibald m. Miss Poyntz, dau of Sir Toby Poyntz of Acton.
8.Rev. Dr. Archibald, c. 1677-1760; m. 1714 Leonora Vesey, dau of the Most Rev. John Vesey and Anne Muschamp, dau of Col. Agmondisham Muschamp.
**Note: the book, Clergy of Connor, has this Archibald as being the son of Charles Stewart, and
not Archibald and Miss Poyntz.
8.Frances m. George Vesey, son of the Most Rev. John Vesey and Anne Muschamp, dau of Agmondisham Muschamp.
8.Alexander died 1742; in 1720 appointed agent to Antrim estates; married to Anne Stewart, dau of John Stewart of Fort Stewart, Jamaica.; his assistant land agent was John Cuppage.
9.Alexander T. Stewart m. a sister of Sir Hugh Hill.
10.Alexander , died about 1790, unmarried; died in poverty.
7.Mary m. Richard Dobbs; Mary may have been a dau of Archibald and Martha Dobbin.
4.Ninian (Ninion) , the younger; m. Jane McCullough
5.William of Carey
5.Robert of Maugheramore; some of his descendants married into the M'Aulay family;
one of these M'Aulays, Toby, was married to a MacDonnell and other M'Aulays to M'Allisters.
5.Alexander of Cape Castle; his granddau, Rose Stewart, m. a John M'Aula.
5.Lewis of Garey
5.George
5.Christian m. Archibald Hutchinson of Stronocum, son of George Hutchinson and Mary Ann Boyd.
5.Isabella m. Thomas Stewart of Esson—their descendants married into many families, one of which was that of M'Aulay.
5.Mary m. Mecum M'Conoghy
5.Grizel m. Capt. Andrew Jolly—descendants married into many families, one of which was that of M'Aulay.
5.Jane m. Daniel Frizel
5.Alice m. Capt. (later Major) Alexander Macaulay of the Cushendall Macaulays,
descended from the Lairds of Ardincaple in Dumbartoshire, Scotland. Their dau, Ealse (Alice) m.
Capt. Robert Stewart. Later descendants of Alice and Alex married into the families of Dunlop, Cuppage, Boyd, Alexander, Godley, Hill, etc.
5.Rose m. Neil M'Neill of Cushendun; their granddau, Ismay M'Neill, m. George Stewart of Red Bay.
4.Catherine m. John Stewart of Red Bay; Red Bay Stewarts married into a M'Aulay family.
3.David m.
4.John
4.James
3.Jane m. Alexander Magee—some descendants married into the M'Donnell, M'Aula, M'Alister, and Savage families.
3.Christian m. Brice Dunlop; some descendants later married into the Macaulay, Rowan , and later Stewart-Moore families.
4.Brice Dunlop m. Jane Boyd
4.Alice Dunlop m. Archibald Stewart
List of unknown connections:
Archibald Stewart of Ballintoy m. Isabel, dau of Robert Echlin, 1576-1635, and Jane Seaton.
Isabel Echlin had the following siblings:
John Echlin m. to Mary Stafford, dau of Sir Francis Stafford.
Hugh Echlin m. Magdalen Cowell, dau of Robert Cowell of Co. Armagh.
Margaret Echlin m. the Ven. Rev. Robert Maxwell, ancestor of the Earls of Farnham
Jane Echlin m. 1. to Henry Maxwell; m. 2. to the Ven. Rev. William Fullerton
Euphemia Echlin.
In 1652 and 1653 the following Ballintoy Stewarts were mentioned:
Robert Oge Stewart, nephew of Archibald.
Maj. John Stewart of Ballintoy
Capt. Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy
Alexander Stewart, Sr. of Ballintoy
Lt. Thomas Stewart of Ballintoy
Quarter master Robert Stewart
1. Richard Dobbs m. 1. Mary Stewart, dau of Archibald Stewart of Ballintoy and had,
2. Arthur Dobbs m. 1719 Ann Osborne
2. Rev. Richard Dobbs m. the widow McMannus and had,
3. Very Rev. Richard Dobbs m. Harriet Walsh (the widow Lambert), dau of Rev. John Walsh and had w/other issue,
4. Judge Conway Edward Dobbs m. 1806, his cousin, Maria Dobbs, dau of Francis Dobbs, M.P. and had,
5. Richard Dobbs m. Lucretia Burleigh
5. Francis Dobbs m. 1844 Maria Graham
5. Conway Edward Dobbs m. 1865 Sarah Mulholland
5. Jane Eliza Dobbs m. 1828 Col. Law(e) and had 2 sons, 2 daus. (possible that one of them married the Cartwright above)
5. Harriet Dobbs m. 1833 Rev. Robert David Cartwright
5. Maria Dobbs m. Judge Waters
5. Madeline Dobbs, d.unm. in 1902
5. Catherine Dobbs m. Rev. F. Hill
3. Francis Dobbs, M.P. m. 1773 Jane Stewart of Ballintoy and had with other issue,
4. Rev. Richard Stewart Dobbs m. Harriet Macaulay, dau of Alexander Macaulay of Glenville, Cushendall, co. Antrim and had,
5. Francis Dobbs m. Anne Osborne
5. Arthur Dobbs m. Mary Toler
5. Maj. Gen. Richard Stewart Dobbs m. 1834 Jane Cathcart
5. Alexander Dobbs
5. Mary Dobbs m. 1842 Rev. E. J. Hartrick
5. Julia Dobbs m. 1839 Charles Pelly, Esq., son of Sir John Pelly
5. Kate Dobbs m. Henry Groves
5. Anne Dobbs
1.James Moore of Ballydivity, died abt. 1778, full will 1783
2.James Moore, Jr, only son
2.Jane Moore of Derrykeeghan m.Feb. 14, 1771 to John Stewart, Esq. of Ballintoy
3.James Stewart, to inherit must assume the name of Moore
1.Ann Moore, widow, m. the Rev. John Hill of Drumna
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What a lot of Stewarts!
You seem to be missing Alexander Thomas Stewart, nicknamed 'Graceless', who was alive in the 1780s. I think he was the son of Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy who died at that time; his mother may have been a Stewart cousin.
See Burke's Irish Family Records (under Moore) for Stewart-Moore of Ballydivity.
It may be worth looking in older editions of Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland for related Stewart lines; perhaps try also Burke's Peerage for a couple of lines of baronets.
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Thanks Hugh C. Graceless and his son were mentioned as no. 9 and 10. My main interest with the Ballintoys is merely to show their connection to other families that I am interested in, which is mainly the Macaulay family of Cushendall. However, if anyone should find any errors with the pedigree I posted, I would be most interested. With very best regards, Paul
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I suspect that Poyntz Stewart (1736-1823) was descended from Archibald who m. Miss Poyntz (numbered 7 in your list). His parents were Capt. Charles Stewart of Carrickfergus and Rose née Hall (probably of the Narrow Water family). There's a large memorial tablet on the outer wall of Lisburn cathedral, not all of it very legible.
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In case it's of interest, I found the following in various editions of Burke's Landed Gentry
(some are in Paul's list, but not always with dates):
Edward Brice, b. c. 1720; m. (1st) 1752 Rose, dau. of Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy.
Samuel Close m. a Miss Stewart of Ballintoy; their son was drowned as a schoolboy c. 1781
(he's unlikely to have been more than 16 if he was still at school).
Richard Dobbs who m. Mary Stewart was b. 1660.
Conway Richard Dobbs (grandson), b. 22 July 1727, d. 11 Apr. 1811; m. (1st) 1749 Anne, dau. of Alexander Stewart; she d. 19 Feb. 1765.
Francis Dobbs (probably a great-grandson of Richard), b. 27 Apr. 1750; m. 17 July 1773 Jane Stewart of Ballintoy.
The Dobbs family is in Burke's Irish Family Records.
George Vesey, d. 5 July 1737; m. Frances, dau. of Alexander Stewart.
There was also a Sir Dougal Stewart who m. Jane, dau. of Robert McNeill (no dates given).
I might also mention that 'Oge' should really be spelled óg which is Irish for young,
so corresponds to junior.
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Once again, HughC, many thanks for all of your additional input.
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Let's continue with marriage into the Creery family.
Ref. Clergy of Connor by the Rev. J. B. Leslie
1.Rev. John Creery
2.Rev. Leslie Creery, 1783-1849; m. 1808 Isabella Moreland, d. 1877, dau of Moses Moreland
and Margaret McCreight.
3.John Creery, 1809-1837; d.unm.
3.Rev. Andrew Creery, 1810-1889; m. 1. 1843 to Mary Stewart Moore, yngst dau of James Stewart Moore of Balldivitty, Co. Antrim; m. 2. Alice, .
dau of John Tate and by her had 6s and 3d.
3.Charles Albert Creery, 1812-1887; m. Anna Ferguson, dau of Surgeon T. Ferguson.
3.Leslie Edward Creery, 1815-1876; m. Eliza McCreight.
3.William Frederick Creery, 1817-1841; emigrated to Australia.
3.James Moreland Creery, 1818-1843; m. Louisa Stewart, dau of William Stewart
3.Leslie Creery, 1820-1867.
3.Henry Leslie Creery, 1822-1829
3.Harriette, b. 1814; m. 1840 Charles Scudmore of Maidstone.
3.Maria Christina Creery, 1818-1898; m. 1836 to Charles George Stewart of Ballyhivistock, Dervock.
Co. Antrim and had 8s and 2d.--See BLGI, 1958.
3.Isabella Creery m. Samuel Mercer of Maidstone.
3.Margaretta Creery, b. 1826; m. 1846 Alexander Tate
3.Alice Creery, 1828-1875; m. 1847 William Ford-Hutchinson
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Are the following Stuarts/Stewarts of Ballintoy or not? We do know that the families were co-joined through marriage.
Ref. The Clergy of Connor by Rev. J. B. Leslie
Ontarian Families, Genealogies of United Empire Loyalists by Edward Marion Chadwick
1.Henry Stuart m. Jane, dau of Christopher Irwin and Sarah Ormsby.
2.Rev. Irwin Stuart m. 1736 to Elizabeth McDaniel (or McDonnell), sister of Capt. Charles McDaniel.
Chadwick has Irwin as being the son of Col. James or Alexander who married Jane Irwin of
Leibeg, Co. Roscommon.
3.James Stuart of Grace Hill, b. 1743 m. Grace Lynd.
4.Gen. James Stuart, youngest son; military secretary to the Gov. General of India.
3.Rev.Charles McDaniel Stuart, died in 1820, aged 81; m. Sarah, dau of George Dunlop of
Ballycastle.
4.Lt. Samuel, died 1828.
4.Capt. Charles George Stuart, 1794-1871; m. 1840 Maria Christiana, dau of Leslie Creery
5.Charles McDaniel Stuart of Ballyhivistock.
5.Capt. Leslie Creery Stuart, R. N.; m. Georgina Elsie Millman
5.James Stuart m 1. Jane Stewart Moore; m. 2. Mia Salisbury.
5.Henry Irwin Stuart, twin with James.
5.Alexander Barklie Stuart
5.William Stuart, b. 1858; civil engineer; emigrated to Canada in 1882 and settled in Toronto; m.
1884 to Barbara, the dau of Lt. Col. Gardiner Harvey
6.Charles Gage Stuart, b. 1887
6.Leslie Stuart, b. 1888.
6.William Bruce Stuart, b 1893.
6.Amy Isabel Stuart
6.Elsie Marjorie Stuart.
5.William Wallace Stuart
5.George Ernest Stuart
5.Isabella Stuart
5.Elizabeth Frances Jane Stuart m. James Stewart Moore
4.Gen. James Stuart; m. Eliza Chambers, dau of John Chambers.
4.Eliza Stuart, died 1867, aged 74, unmarried.
3.Archibald Stuart m. Jane, dau of Alexander Henry of Clover Hill.
3.Dr. Henry Stuart, emigrated to the U.S.
3.Christopher Stuart, emigrated to the United States and was a Col. in the Revolutionary Army.
3.Dau
3.Dau
3.Dau
3.Dau
2.Elizabeth Stuart m. to Charles McDaniel, brother of wife of the Rev. Irwin Stuart.
Chadwick made the following comment: "This family is not connected with any other of the families
of Stewart in the north of Ireland." I, for one, however, am in disagreement with this statement.
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The Rev. Andrew Creery, b. 14 Nov. 1810; rector of Kilmore, Co. Down.
His 3rd son Andrew McCreight Creery emigrated to Vancouver where he was an estate agent and mortgage banker; d. there 14 Feb. 1942; m. 1891 Anna Hulbert.
Charles Albert Creery, b. 1 May 1812; lived in Newcastle, Co. Down.
His eldest daughter Elizabeth m. 1859 Sir Alexander Miller, son of Alexander Miller of Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
I have the books Clergy of Connor, and Clergy of Down and Dromore,
in case anyone wants more detail.
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Comments (in green and italics) added to the Stewart pedigree in the 1st post
Stewarts of Ballintoy
1.Archibald Stewart of Largyan; lands confisated in 1546 for his support of Matthew, Earl of Lennox.
I've seen his name mentioned, but I'm not sure if there is any hard evidence.
2.?James ?
Yes, James, John or possibly even Robert, depending on who you believe.
3.Ninan m.
According to some pedigrees, his wife was Janet (or perhaps Elizabeth) Blair.
4.Archibald ; b. abt. 1593; in 1625 was granted lands in Co. Antrim by
Randal MacDonnell, 1st Earl of Antrim. In 1630 Archibald was appointed the Earl's land
agent.
Different sources list wives Isabel Echlin (daughter of Robert), Miss Ward (of Castle Ward) and Martha Dobbin. I’m not sure which Archibald was married to which wife or wives.
5 Archibald , MP; m. Martha Dobbin.
Some pedigrees don't mention this Archibald. If he didn't exist, then his father must have had several wives and had children over a very long period. So I agree there probably was a son Archibald who probably married Martha Dobbin. I don't think I'd heard of him as an MP before though ... are there any records which back that up?
6.Bernella m. 1650 James Stewart, son of John Stewart of Straidh.
7.Nicholas died 1667.
7.Archibald m. Miss Poyntz, dau of Sir Toby Poyntz of Acton.
Not sure about this. See below.
8.Rev. Dr. Archibald, c. 1677-1760; m. 1714 Leonora Vesey, dau of the Most Rev. John Vesey and Anne Muschamp, dau of Col. Agmondisham Muschamp.
**Note: the book, Clergy of Connor, has this Archibald as being the son of Charles Stewart, and
not Archibald and Miss Poyntz.
Yes, the Rev. Dr. Archibald Stewart was son of Charles Stewart and Sarah Poyntz (daughter of Sir Toby). Charles was a Colonel in the army and died in about 1703. He was the son of Archibald, son of Ninian.
8.Frances m. George Vesey, son of the Most Rev. John Vesey and Anne Muschamp, dau of Agmondisham Muschamp.
According to "The Vesey Family: Three Generations in Ireland" in The Irish Genealogist (Vol 15, No. 1), this George Vesey was married to Frances Bave.
8.Alexander died 1742; in 1720 appointed agent to Antrim estates; married to Anne Stewart, dau of John Stewart of Fort Stewart, Jamaica.; his assistant land agent was John Cuppage.
This Alexander was the 4th son of Charles Stewart.
9.Alexander T. Stewart m. a sister of Sir Hugh Hill.
I don't think this Alexander had a "T" middle name ... his son was Alexander Thomas Stewart. His 1st wife's name was Catherine Hill, and they also had daughters Sophia Stewart and Jane Stewart (who married Francis Dobbs). Alexander had a 2nd wife called Mary Jane Campbell, and they had a daughter Jemima Campbell Stewart.
10.Alexander , died about 1790, unmarried; died in poverty.
7.Mary m. Richard Dobbs; Mary may have been a dau of Archibald and Martha Dobbin.
I think she was the daughter of Archibald Stewart and Martha Dobbin, but I don't have proof.
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Just a bit more on Charles Stewart and is family, since he is often left out (e.g. I don’t think he gets a mention in the Rev. George Hill’s book).
I’ve seen various dates for Charles’s death, including 1703, 1708, 1710 and 1711. He’s often stated to have died in Spain. He was a Major or perhaps a Colonel very late in life.
Here’s an abstract of his will…
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNR-W9G5-V?cat=225052
Brief pedigree, using the number convention in the 1st post...
5. Charles Stewart of Ballintoy (born before 1650, died between 1703 and 1711) married Sarah Poyntz (died before 1700), and they had issue (order uncertain):
6. Rev. Dr. Archibald Stewart of Ballintoy (born c1677, died 1760) married (c1714) Leonora Vesey (born 1690/1 and died about 1751). They had one son who died an infant in about 1735.
6. Jane Stewart (born about 1684, died 1766). Unmarried. Mentions lots of relatives in her will.
6. Toby Stewart … probably unmarried?
6. Richard Stewart … probably unmarried?
6. Rose Stewart (died before 1760) … probably unmarried?
6. Alexander Stewart of Ballylough (died 1742) married Ann Stewart. They had:
7. Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy/Acton (born between 1724 and 1730, died about 1787). He married first (1751) Catherine Hill (alive in 1760) and had issue. He married secondly Mary Jane Campbell (died c1808 in France), and they had one daughter.
7. Anne Stewart (died 1765) married Conway Richard Dobbs (died 1811) of Castle Dobbs and had issue. (Dobbs had a second wife, Charity Burrows.)
7. Rose Stewart (died c1758) married Edward Brice (born early 1720s, died 1808) of Kilroot, later moved to Bath, and they had issue too. (Brice had a second wife, Jane Adair.)
7. Catherine Stewart…? Mentioned as a niece in the will of Jane Stewart but it is not clear where she belongs.
Edward Brice and Conway Richard Dobbs were 1st cousins. They were both grandsons of Richard Dobbs and Mary Stewart.
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In 1652 and 1653 the following Ballintoy Stewarts were mentioned:
Robert Oge Stewart, nephew of Archibald.
Maj. John Stewart of Ballintoy
Capt. Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy
Alexander Stewart, Sr. of Ballintoy
Lt. Thomas Stewart of Ballintoy
Quarter master Robert Stewart
What's this from?
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I suspect that Poyntz Stewart (1736-1823) was descended from Archibald who m. Miss Poyntz (numbered 7 in your list). His parents were Capt. Charles Stewart of Carrickfergus and Rose née Hall (probably of the Narrow Water family). There's a large memorial tablet on the outer wall of Lisburn cathedral, not all of it very legible.
Confusingly, there is another Stewart-Poyntz link which explains this guy's name. Rose Hall's mother was Christian Poyntz, sister of the Sarah Poyntz who married Charles Stewart of Ballintoy.
I have not yet figured out where Capt. Charles Stewart of Lisburn/Carrickfergus came from, and whether he as related to the Stewarts of Ballintoy.
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Samuel Close m. a Miss Stewart of Ballintoy; their son was drowned as a schoolboy c. 1781
(he's unlikely to have been more than 16 if he was still at school).
Samuel Close's father was Richard Close of Drumbanagher. His mother was the Rose Hall who went on to marry Capt. Charles Stewart of Lisburn/Carrickfergus.
I've not identified this "Miss Stewart of Ballintoy" yet.
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Are the following Stuarts/Stewarts of Ballintoy or not? We do know that the families were co-joined through marriage.
Ref. The Clergy of Connor by Rev. J. B. Leslie
Ontarian Families, Genealogies of United Empire Loyalists by Edward Marion Chadwick
1.Henry Stuart m. Jane, dau of Christopher Irwin and Sarah Ormsby.
2.Rev. Irwin Stuart m. 1736 to Elizabeth McDaniel (or McDonnell), sister of Capt. Charles McDaniel.
Chadwick has Irwin as being the son of Col. James or Alexander who married Jane Irwin of
Leibeg, Co. Roscommon.
3.James Stuart of Grace Hill, b. 1743 m. Grace Lynd.
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Chadwick made the following comment: "This family is not connected with any other of the families
of Stewart in the north of Ireland." I, for one, however, am in disagreement with this statement.
By the way, for others reading, this Stuart family is discussed in this thread:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=813627.0
I've not seen any evidence to connect this Stuart/Stewart family to the Stewarts of Ballintoy. Charles George Stuart (c1793-1873) apparently thought his ancestors were from County Cavan.
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Gilby,
Many thanks for your corrections and added information. Perhaps this will answer some of the questions you had:
Burke's Dormand and Extinct Peerages
See FitzGerald--Baron FitzGerald and Vesey, p. 203.
"George of Hollymount, Co. Mayo married Frances, dau of
Archibald Stewart, Esq. of Ballintoy.
Taken from The Stewarts of Ballintoy by Hill
P. 25, Archibald Stewart was succeeded by his son, named also Archibald.
Of the latter not much is known beyond the facts that he was an influential
country gentleman and for a time enjoyed the distinction of being a member of parliament.
P.26, Archibald Stewart, Esq. in 1662, a member of the House, mentioned in a dispute with
Dr. Ralph King, also a member of the House.
P.37, mention made of Capt. James Stewart, Capt. Alexander Stewart, Alexander Stewart, Sr., Lt. Thomas Stewart, and Quartermaster Robert Stewart.
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Thanks for the extra notes Paul.
I’ve not done much research on the Veseys myself, but the article I mentioned is a tour de force. There is a footnote which acknowledges that Burke’s Peerage says George Vesey’s wife was Frances Stewart, but it explains that this is wrong.
I’ve re-read the Rev. George Hill’s Stewarts of Ballintoy. I’m still a little bit concerned by the lack of information about Archibald junior (if he existed). Archibald senior was alive and very active during the 1641 rebellion, so it’s not impossible he was a rather elderly MP in 1662. The latest mention I have (so far) of either Archibald is in the will of Humphrey Abdy in 1671.
Thanks for the snippet about the Stewarts threatened with “removal” in 1653. The first name on the list is Major John Stewart who I would guess is the Major John Stewart of Dunduff who married Jean Stewart, daughter of Archibald Stewart of Ballintoy in 1650.
It would be pure speculation as to who the other men are. I wonder if Quatermaster Robert Stewart is the same as Robert Oge Stewart. The latter was active in 1641 and apparently a nephew of Archibald Stewart. That could make him Robert, second son of Ninian.
…Except I have a suspicion most of Ninian’s children wouldn’t have been born until about the 1640s. His eldest son was apparently William Stewart of Carey (Garry), but William married in 1681 and lived until 1727 – I’m reasonably sure it’s him because his will refers to his brother-in-law Neile Buy McNeile.
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Gilby, as always many thanks for your additional input. Hill's work on the Stewarts is indeed vague, so it definitely has its limitations.
I must have missed the footnote on George Vesey and Frances. Perhaps it is time to have my prescription changed and get new glasses.
In truth, I haven't done that much research on the Ballintoy Stewarts. I few have a few more common connections I will add later on, but they are all well documented, so there will nothing really new. As my main research interest concerns the various Macaulay families, would you have any information on the Capt. Robert Stewart who married Ealse, Alice, Macaulay, day. of Maj. Alexander Macaulay and Alice Stewart. I believe that Capt. Robert and Alice had a son, James, whose female line evolved into Dawson and Longworth, later Later Longworth-Dames.
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No, I'm afraid all I know about the Robert Stewart & Elsie MacAuley line is what is included in the Dobbs Report.
I'm currently reviewing a Stewart pedigree (PRONI D2138/17/B) which includes a MacAuley line from Major Alexander down to George MacAuley who married Jane Hill, daughter of George Hill of Larne.
Just to be clear, the George Vesey footnote I was referring to is in "The Vesey Family: Three Generations in Ireland" in The Irish Genealogist (Vol 15, No. 1). One of their sources was a family register with exact birth details - e.g. George Vesey was apparently born at 10:30pm on the 18th August 1681 in Tuam.
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Thanks, Gilby. As I have never read the article on the Vesey family, I guess I may not need new glasses after all, then.
I would be interested in any information that you may find on the Macaulays of Glenville, Cushendall as this family is one of my main research interests mostly do to the fact it has a proven descent from the Lairds of Ardincaple, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.
I am especially curious if one of the Alexander Macaulays was married twice as a marriage took place with a Miss Fulton, and there were some children from this marriage. This marriage would have occurred sometime around the mid 1700s, I believe.
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No Miss Fulton unfortunately. I’ll post a transcript of this pedigree here if/when I get the time to finish it.
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Here's a transcript of the "pedigree of Stewarts of Balintoy" from PRONI D2138/17/1. I think I'm going to split this into three posts, one for each of the sons in the 1st generation.
This table made out June 1st 1809. Ninian or Ringen Stewart came from Bute early in the 17th century and was married to Janet Blair. He was the son of John, who was descended from a James of the Bute family and 1st Sheriff of Bute.
1. Archibald Stewart of B’lough and B’toy which last he got a grant of from the Antrim family in 1624 by his father, was married to a Miss Ward of the Castle Ward family.
1.1. Charles Stewart married a Miss Poyntz. He was born 1660.
1.1.1. Doctor Archibald Stewart married a Miss Vesey, only child smothered when bathing.
1.1.2. Toby Richard Poyntz [no commas] Jane and Rose died unmarried.
1.1.3. Alexander 4th son married Anne, only daughter of John Stewart of Jamaica.
1.1.3.1. Anne married Richard Dobbs of Castle Dobbs whose ancestor was a mayor of London 1600.
1.1.3.2. Alexander Stewart married Miss Hill sister of the late Sir Hugh of Derry.
1.1.3.2.1. Alexander Thomas Stewart died without issue.
1.1.3.2.2. Jane Stewart married Francis Dobbs, younger brother of the Revd. Dean Dobbs of Carrickfergus, son of Revd. Doctor Dobbs of Lisburn & a Fellow of Trinity College, brother to Governor Dobbs whose ancestor came over with King William from England. X
1.1.3.2.2.1. Revd. Richd. S. Dobbs married Harriet 2nd dau of Alexander McAulay of Glenville.
1.1.3.2.2.1.1. Revd. Frank Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.1.2. Alexander Dobbs, dead.
1.1.3.2.2.1.3. Harriet Dobbs, dead.
1.1.3.2.2.1.4. Jane Dobbs, dead.
1.1.3.2.2.1.5. Arthur Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.1.6. Richard St. Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.1.7. Mary Dobbs married Revd. ____ Hartrick.
1.1.3.2.2.1.8. Harriet Dobbs married in India.
1.1.3.2.2.1.9. Alexander Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.1.10. Kitty Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.1.11. Anne Dobbs.
1.1.3.2.2.2. William and Kitty dead.
1.1.3.2.2.3. Maria, married to her cousin Conway Dobbs, 4th son of Dean Dobbs of Carrickfergus, has…
1.1.3.2.2.3.1. Jane, Harriet Maria, Richard Francis Madaline, Conway and Kate.
1.1.3.2.2.4. Frank Dobbs, Captain Armagh Militia of the line and now of the Antrim Militia.
1.1.3.2.2.5. Alexander Dobbs Post Captain 1813 married a Miss Cartwright of Canada.
1.1.3.2.2.6. Joseph Dobbs, Captain 52 Foot, killed in the assault of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain.
1.1.3.2.2.7. John Dobbs Lieut 52d foot. Now Captn. married Mary Anne, daughter of William Baily Wallace Esq of Dublin, Barrack of Nenagh.
1.1.3.2.3. Sophie Stewart unmarried. Dead.
1.1.3.3. Rose married Edward Brice of Killroot, who left a family dead lately.
1.2. Mary born 1665 married Richard Dobbs, father of Governor Dobbs of Castle Dobbs.
X Governor Dobbs of South Carolina who built Castle Dobbs, had a son Conway of Castle Dobbs who left by his first wife, Richard Dobbs who is married to a Miss Obins whose mother was a sister of the late Lord Gosford – by his second wife Edward who died – Robert married to Miss Bristow of Belfast, dead, & Fanny married to a Capn. Gayer – both of whom have families – a daughter of Robert’s (Charity Dobbs) is married to Dr. McDonnell, son of Dr. James McDonnell, Belfast. 1827.
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Part 2 of 3.
2. John Stewart of Kilchattan and Auscog in the island of Bute. Married 1st Mary Cunningham. 2nd Margaret Clelland. Died some time prior to 1709.
2.1. (by 1st marriage) John Stewart married Elizabeth Robertson, died about 1725.
2.1.1. John Stewart alias Black Barony married Miss Murray died without issue 1771 leaving an entail in favour of his sister cutting off the legal heir Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy.
2.1.2. Mary Stewart survived her brother 2 or 3 years, and died about 1773-4 without being married.
2.2. Robert Stewart married (as is said) Mary Spice of Barbadoes afterwards Elizabeth Lawrence & who married Archibald Hutchinson.
2.2.1. Mary who married Sir ___ Stewart Play____ Bart … had a daughter.
2.2.1.1. Harriet, married William, Earl of Radnor 1747.
2.2.1.1.1. Jacob, only son of sd. Harriet, Earl Radnor. Eldest son Lord Folkestone. Lord Radnor is incorrect in some statements.
2.3. (by 1st marriage) William Stewart died unmarried.
2.4. (by 1st marriage) Elizabeth married a William Weir, died without issue.
2.5. (by 1st marriage) Isabella married Archibald McArthur of Wilton and afterwards Campbell of Hernan – one son by first marriage.
2.5.1. John McArthur.
2.5.1.1. Archibald McArthur Stewart, now of Ascog, grandson of the above Isabella, son of John McArthur, unmarried, his only sister died unmarried.
2.5.2. ____ Campbell.
2.5.2.1. ___ Campbell, grandchildren of abovementioned Isabella.
2.6. (by 2nd marriage) James Stewart born 1635 died 1708. Married Christian Stewart his cousin, by whom John of Jamaica and Mrs Margaret Newton Flower Hill.
2.6.1. John Stewart married Anne Emsom, daughter of John Emson of Jamaica. Half brother to Archibald Hutchinson.
2.6.1.1. Thomas Stewart died young and without issue.
2.6.1.2. Anne married said Alexander 4th son of Charles Stewart of B’toy.
2.6.2. 2nd daughter married Revd. Thos. Newton of Flower Hill and died without issue. Half sister of Archibald Hutchinson.
2.7. (by 2nd marriage) Grissel wife of Robert Fullerton of Barton Holm, Writer to the Signet.
2.7.1. ____ Fullerton.
2.7.1.1. ____ Fullerton, grandson of the above Grissel.
Some documents by tradition led us to believe John of Jamaica and Mrs. Newton of Flower Hill were children of Robert, but by James’ will, dated 1708, Christian his widow 1720, & others in the Diocesan Court of Down, it was Robert’s younger brother James, who was the father, his tombstone is in Coleraine of which parish he died Rector.
James Stewart being son of John, nephew of Archibald of B’toy & Ninian Stewart, cannot be doubted, who have been proved brother’s sons of Ninian the Elder of Bute, by the title deeds in the Bute family to the lands of Kilchattan, & by the proving of the Hutchinson charity, sd Hutchinson’s father having been married to Christian granddaughter of Ninion the elder. She afterwards married her cousin Revd. James Stewart Rector of Cleraine, died 1708 aged 75, father of Dr. John Stewart of Jamaica, & Mrs Newton of Flower Hill, as appears by their respective wills etc. Dr. John’s only surviving daughter married her kinsman Alexander Stewart, grandson of said Archibald Stewart, as appears by the B’toy title deeds & marriage settlements in possession of Alexander McNeile of B’Castle, as also by Fort Stewart title deeds etc. Also Robert Boyd of Acton & Ascog tenants in the Isle of Bute who considered the B’toy family as the legal heirs to that estate, & to the late John Stewart of Ascog who died 1771 cutting off Ballintoy Stewart.
I think the pedigree has the lines from siblings Isabella and James Stewart muddled up, so the version presented above has been corrected.
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Part 3 of 3.
3. Ninian Stewart who married Jane McCullock by whom he had twelve children, 5 sons, and 7 daughters.
3.1. Christian Stewart, eldest daughter, died 1728. Married Archibald Hutchinson. 2ndly married a James Stewart. One son by 1st marriage…
3.1.1. Archibald Hutchinson, who left the legacy & died without issue 1740 being married.
3.2. Alice, 5th daughter, married Major Alexander McAulay of Scotland.
3.2.1. Alexander McAulay the 2nd, married a Mrs Watson a widow, and had issue:
3.2.1.1. Alexander McAulay the 3rd, married Margaret Boyd of B’Castle, had issue:
3.2.1.1.1. Anne McAulay married Robert Adair of B’mena Esq, their children are,
3.2.1.1.1.1. William Adair & Robert Adair, ____ Adair, and Alexander Adair, sons of William [sic … grandsons of Anne?].
3.2.1.1.2. Rose McAulay married John Godly of Dublin Esq, their children are,
3.2.1.1.2.1. William, Alexander & John, Anne Rose & Margaret Godley. William & Alexander dead. A son of William alive. John married.
3.2.1.1.3. Alexander McAulay the 4th at present living, married J H Acheson, sister of the late Lord Gosford, father of the present Lord. Their children are:
3.2.1.1.3.1. Revd. Alexander McAuley the 5th.
3.2.1.1.3.2. Archibald George, Hugh, Arthur,
3.2.1.1.3.3. Mary, married Major James Higginson.
3.2.1.1.3.3.1. James Higginson, gone to the East Indies.
3.2.1.1.3.3.2. Harriet.
3.2.1.1.3.4. Harriet [married?] R S Dobbs, Anne unmarried.
3.2.1.1.3.5. [It is not clear who George was the son of.]
3.2.1.1.3.5.1. Captain George McAulay married Jane Hill eldest daughter of George Hill Esq of Larne, has left Alexander, Mary, Harriet & Georgina.
3.2.1.1.4. Hugh McAulay afterwards Boyd married Francis Murphy. Their children are:
3.2.1.1.4.1. Hugh McAulay Boyd married Anne Lowry of London.
3.2.1.1.4.2. Elizabeth McAulay Boyd, unmarried.
From Ninian Stewart’s 5 sons & 7 daughters were established about 1600 poor relations within the 6th degree to Archibald Hutchinson by Francis Dobbs.
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Many thanks once again, Gilby. I will be anxiously awaiting on what you come up with on this rather prolific family.
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Well I feel I should start off with the obligatory “not all of what you read above will be correct”. There are several Stewart pedigrees, and none of them agree on everything. This one is interesting because it was put together fairly early (1809), not long after the Dobbs Report (1790s). Hopefully someone will someday discover Dobbs’s notes, because the published version only lists the “poor relations”.
As far as I'm concerned, it has yet to be proven that John Stewart of Kilchattan/Ascog was a brother of Archibald Stewart and Ninian Stewart. It is clear that the compiler of the pedigree may have had an ulterior motive in making this claim.
Francis Dobbs had this to say on the topic:
I rejected all claiming through uncles of Christian Stewart, by being brothers to her father, except Archibald Stewart, there being satisfactory evidence that Ninion Stewart, who first came from Scotland, had only three sons Archibald, Ninion and Randal, which Randal died young and unmarried. The evidence of this, was the testimony of Robert Boyd, of Acton, in the County of Armagh, Esq. He had carefully examined as to the sons of Ninion, on an occasion that could not have had this present enquiry in view, and who got his information chiefly from an agent of the Ballantoy family, who is dead.
There are some points I could make in favour of John being a middle brother:
1. The Orr pedigree (NLI GO MS 180) says Archibald was a 1st son, and Ninian was a 3rd son, which leaves room for John (or Randal) to have been the 2nd son.
2. The Orr book (Descendants of James Orr and Janet McClement - Jones 1977) includes John Stewart of “Killyhallen and Ascog” as a 2nd son, and it has his 2nd wife but not the 1st wife, which shows it is not copied from D3138/17/1.
3. The 1665 will of Major John Stewart of Dunduff refers to his wife’s uncle Captain John Stewart. This could be John Stewart of Kilchattan/Ascog, or it could be her uncle by marriage, John Stewart of Red Bay.
I need to take another look at the Scottish records…
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By the way, do you know if Captain George MacAuley who married Jane Hill was the son of the Rev. Alexander MacAuley?
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Some gleanings from a search of Stewart & Ascog/Kilchattan on the National Records of Scotland catalogue. 1500s to 1650...
1582 GD3/1/3/28 Bundle 28: Gaitsyde in the Lordship of Ladyland, Barony of Kilbirnie, Shire of Ayr …............. Instrument of sasine given propriis manibus by Hugh Barclay of Ladyland to Isabella Stewart, his spouse, in liferent for all the days of her lifetime of an annualrent of 6 bolls of oatmeal furth of 18s of his land of old extent of Gaitsyde lying in the lordship of Ladyland, barony of Kilbirnie, bailliary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Ayr in part implement of a contract of marriage between Hugh and deceased David Barclay of Ladyland, his father, on the one part and deceased Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan and Isabella, his daughter on the other part, dated at Kilburn, 20th April 1573. Witnesses: David Barclay, brother german of said Hugh and others, Robert Crauford, notary 4 Feb 1582
1598 GD3/1/7/10/3 Instrument of sasine given propriis manibus by James Stewart of Kellispokis to John Stewart of Eskogis of the foresaid lands ….......... Witnesses: Ninian Steart, fiar of Kilchattan, John Boile of Ballykewin, Master Robert Stewart, minister of Rothesay, John Boile of Ballichmartin, David Boile of Figgidache and Robert Boile of Portry, Archibald Connell, notary with a renunciation granted by John Stewart of the same written on the back thereof dated 19th June in the same year 19 Apr 1598
1615 GD124/17/609 Discharge by John Steuart [Stewart], sheriff of Bute, to John Steuart of Askoke [Ascog] of the feu duty of Nether Askoke for 1612 and 1613. 17 May 1615
1637 GD124/2/49 Letters of horning and poinding at instance of Archibald Campbell of Euphan, Capt of Dunone [Dunoon], and Jean Stewart, his spouse, against William Stewart, fiar of Ambusmoir [Ambrismore], and Ninian Stewart of Askoke [Ascog], formerly fiar thereof, as cautioners for umquhil John Stewart of Askok (father of the said Ninian), for payment of a bond 17 Dec 1635. 17 Jan 1637
1637 GD124/2/53 Discharge by Mr Patrick Stewart of Roisland [Roseland] to Ninian Stewart of Kilkatten [Kilchattan] of a bond of warrandice by Ninian and by umquhil John Stewart of Askoge [Ascog] to Mr Patrick in so far as the bond extends to one half of the money borrowed by Mr Patrick for the use of Ninian and John from Robert Fleming, merchant burgess of Edinburgh. 22 Jul 1637
1640 GD124/17/632 Discharge by Sir Alexander Foullis [Foulis] of Collingtoun, Kt, spouse of Elizabeth Hepburne [Hepburn], relict of Sir John Stewart of Kirktoun, Kt, to Ninian Stewart of Kilcatten [Kilchattan] and Mr Patrick Stewart of Roisland of part of tack duties payable by the said Ninian, Mr Patrick and umquhile John Stewart of Eskoge [Ascog] conform to a tack dated 8 Jun 1629 and registered in the Books of Council 20 Dec 1638. 5 Feb 1640
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More from the NRS, c1650-1750...
1652 GD124/2/96 Discharge by William Achesone [Aitchison], merchant in Edinburgh, to Ninian Stewart of Kilkattan [Kilchattan] of two years' annualrent. 7 May 1652
1662 GD124/1/1167 Copy bond by Mr John Stewart, son of Ninian Stewart of Ascoge [Ascog], to pay John Stewart of Ballshagrie [Balshagray] for the lands in the isle and sheriffdom of Bute which were apprised from the said Ninian by the said John's father and grandfather, to which apprising the said John has made the said Mr John his cessioner and assignee. 17 Feb 1662
1673 SIG1/146/26 Signature of the lands of Ascog etc granted to John Stewart (Steuart, Stuart). …....... Signatures were the original drafts in English of the Latin charters found under the same dates in the Register of the Privy Seal and the Great Seal Register: they were in effect the warrants for issuing these charters. 14 Nov 1673
1674 RH9/7/188 Archibald Stewart of Kelchunlick and Jean Stewart, sister of Mr. John Stewart of Ascog, advocate 14 Apr 1674
1682 GD43/30/1 Instrument of Sasine in favor of John Stewart of Ascog, Advocate, and Marion Cunninghame, his wife 12 Oct 1682
1683 CS233/S/1/12 Mr John Stewart of Ascog v Bishop of the Isles 1683
1683 GD3/1/3/18/15 Bond by Francis, Lord Semple to Mr John Stewart of Ascog for 200 merks 11 Feb 1683
1686 GD1/57/5 Rental of lands pertaining to Mr. John Stewart of Ascog, advocate, in the parish of Kilfinan and division of Cowall, with account of arms. 18 Oct 1686
1687 CS233/S/1/30 Mr John Stewart of Ascog v The Shire of Bute and others 1687
1687 SC54/20/8/5/28 Rental of Mr John Stewart of Ascog. …....... The lands of Upper Inins, Mid Inins, Auchalochan (Achinlochan), Upper and Nether Callives (Calves) in the parish of Kilfinan. 19 Aug 1687
1688 SC54/20/3/4/24 Instrument of Intimation by Colin Campbell. …........... Part of the process of recovering the debts detailed in the assignation by Robert Fleyming to Colin Campbell. This document is concerned with the sale of meal by Robert Fleyming to John Stewart of Ascog in Bute. 28 Sep 1688
1689 CS181/5310 John Stewart, of Ascog, younger vs Faculty of Advocates : Petition to be admitted advocate 1689
1693 GD43/30/3 Instrument of Sasine in favor of John Stewart, Junior, of Ascog 20-21 Sep 1693
1697 GD109/2256 Extract bond by William, lord Bargany, to Mr. John Stewart, of Ascog, advocate, elder, for 500 merks scots. Reg. B. of C. and S., 20 July 1699 9 Feb 1697
1698 CS181/2472 Patrick Gow vs Stewart, of Ascog, younger and others : Unstated 1698
1700 GD109/2355 Extract discharge by John Stewart, elder of Ascog, advocate, to William, lord Barganie, of GD109/2256. Reg. commt. ct. bks. of Edinburgh, 2 January 1701 18 Dec 1700
1701 RH9/4/3 "Volume entitled 'Inventories of Titles III - Miscellaneous' …......... (24) [1701]
Writs relative to disposition by Mr. Matthew McKell, advocate, to Mr. John Stewart of Ascog and Mr. John Menzies of Cambo, advocates, of subjects on south side of High Street, Edinburgh [Papers of John Menzies of Cambo, advocate.]" 1568-c 1811
1711 GD1/456/199 Copy tack by Rev. Dugald Stewart, minister of Rothesay, to John Stewart of Ascog of 4 bolls victual payable yearly to granter from Stewart's lands of Stuck and Culinshamrag during his tenure of the ministry of said parish 17 Aug 1711
1713 RH15/92/8 Papers belonging to John Menzies of Cambo. Transactions involving Matthew McKell, advocate, John Stewart of Ascog, James Cathcart of Carbiston re property opposite market cross, at head of Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh, sometime belonging to William Clark, advocate 1675-1713
1717 RH9/17/180 Attested double of process by David Glass, sheriff depute of Bute, and the procurator fiscal against John Stewart yr. of Ascog and Robert Eweing, tenant in Shallon, for insolence and contempt shown to Glass "upon severall occasions as well in judgement as outwith the samen" and assault 11-15 May 1717
1719 CS237/MC/2/30 Neil McViccar and others v Campbell and others [in 1764?] …....... Production in process: Decreet of adjudication at the instance of John Stewart of Ascog, against Alexander Campbell of Kirnan, adjudging from him the lands of Kirnanmore and others in the shire of Argyle, dated 24 Jun 1719 and abbreviate recorded 20 Aug 1719. 1764
1725 GD43/30/4 Extract Registered Disposition by the said John Stewart, Junior, in favor of John Murray, alias John Stewart of Ascog, his son 4 Feb 1725
1726 GD157/1299 Note of documents removed in actions involving Langlands and John Stewart of Ascog 7 Oct 1726
1733 CS131/508 Stewart of Ascog, purchaser of estate of Kilmalcolm vs Creditors on sale of estate of Kilmalcolm : Decreet of Sale of Kilmalcolm 24 February 1733
1733 CS109/42 Peter Blair vs John Stewart, of Ascog : Bond of Caution 1733
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And finally, the period c1750-1850...
1776 GD71/212 Bond for £300 by Donald McLeod of Geanies, advocate, and Charles Monro of Allan, to Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog; Receipt for above sum and interest endorsed thereon; and discharges for interest, 1778-1783 9 Dec 1776
1778 SIG1/161/11 Signature of the lands of Ascog granted to Archibald McArthur Stewart (Steuart, Stuart). 23 Feb 1778
1783 GD43/30/43 Extract Registered Disposition by the said Trustees in favor of Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog 1-3 Jul 1783
1792 GD43/11/20 Charter of Sale by Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog in favor of Neill MacGibbon 22 Mar 1792
1793 CS271/63297 Dugald Thomson (Thompson, Thomsone) v Archibald Macarthur Stewart of Ascog 1793
1793 CS271/71101 Dugald Thomson (Thompson, Thomsone) v Archibald Macarthur Stewart of Ascog 1793
1794 CS271/72146 Archibald McArthur Stewart (Steuart, Stuart) of Ascog v William McLeod Bannatyne of Kames 1794
1794 CS271/72147 Archibald McArthur Stewart (Steuart, Stuart) of Ascog v Robert Campbell of Dunloskin 1794
1797 GD43/61/9 Precept of Clare Constat by Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog in favor of the said Donald Campbell, as heir male of the said Hugh Campbell 23 Feb 1797
1807 GD81/22 Feu Disposition by Archibald MacArthur Stewart of Ascog, to the Trustees of William Macleod Bannatyne of Kames, of part of the £5 land of Kilmahalmag [Kilmahumaig] comprehending the lands of North St. Colmae and part of the Muir of Kilmahalmag and teinds thereof, being parts of the lands and barony of Kames. 5/12/1807
1810 GD43/30/299 Disposition by John Campbell of Kilberry in favor of the Trustees of Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog 29 Jan 1810
1816 GD43/30/136 Precept of Clare Constat by the Commissioner for George William, Duke of Argyll, in favor of Frederick Campbell Stewart of Ascog as heir of Archibald McArthur Stewart 11 Jan 1816
1818 CS40/28/44 Decreet, Sir John Sinclair and others, trustees of the late Archibald McArthur Stewart, Esq, of Ascog v John Jameson 18 May 1818
1818 GD43/11/22 Charter of Confirmation by the Commissioner of Frederick Campbell Stewart of Ascog in favor of the said Neill Malcolm, senior, and Neill Malcolm, junior 3 Sep 1818
1826 GD43/30/8 Copy Act of Parliament, naturalizing Frederick Campbell Stewart of Ascog 26 May 1826
1826 GD43/30/9 Extract Retour of the Special Service of the said Frederick Campbell Stewart as heir of Taillie and Provision to Archibald MacArthur Stewart of Ascog expede before the Sheriff Substitute of the Shire of Edinburgh 22 Jul 1826
1830 CS46/1830/11/45 Decreet finding the letters orderly proceeded, James Gibson Craig of Riccarton and others, trustees of the deceased Frederick Campbell Stewart of Ascog v Alexander Macgregor, senior, and decreet of declarator and of absolvitor, the trustees v Ferdinand S Campbell, Stewart Murray Fullarton and others, heirs of entail to the estate of Ascog Nov 1830
1847 GD81/411 Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Weir of Boghead, John Jardine, advocate, and Sir Thomas Forrest of Comieston [Comiston], bart. as Trustees of deceased Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog, of the lands of Foulshiells [Foulshiels] and Temple lands of Foulshiells, under exceptions and others in the parishes of Whitburn and Bathgate; on Deed of Assumption and Disposition, dated 6 Jan. and Feb. 1819. Recorded P.R.S. Edinburgh 14 Jan. 1847. 14/1/1847
1847 GD81/412 Instrument of Sasine in favour of Rev. Alexander Weir of Boghead, John Jardine, advocate, and Sir Thomas Forrest of Comieston [Comiston], bart., as Trustees of the deceased Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog, of lands of Foulshiells [Foulshiels] and others as in writ GD81/411; on Deed of Assumption and Disposition, dated 7 and 10 Nov. 1846. Recorded P.R.S. Edinburgh 14 Jan. 1847. 14/1/1847
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Gilby, Wow! I have never done any research on the Ascog Stewarts, so what you have written should be of great interest.
As to the Macaulays of Glenville Cushendall, your research gave me two additional leads: first that the 2nd Alex Macaulay' s wife was a widow named Mrs. Watson as I have her as being Mildred Reid, the daughter of the Rev. Adam Reid. And secondly, now I know the name of Hugh Macauley Boyd's sister. I had been trying to identify her for quite a while. As far as Capt. George Macaulay is concerned, he was one of the sons of Alex Macaulay and Julia Henrietta Acheson, dau of Lord Gosford. George and his children are mentioned in the will of his brother, Maj. Archibald Macaulay
Brief pedigree:
1. Maj. Alex Macaulay m. Alice Stewart
2.Alice m. Capt. Stewart as mentioned
a while back.
2.Rev. Alex m. Mildred Reid, dau of the Rev. Adam Reid.
3.Sarah m. John Alexander
3.Mary m. 1726 John Cuppage
3.Rose m. Archibald Dunlop
3.Alex Macaulay, lawyer, d. 1766 ; m. Margaret Boyd, day of Col. Hugh Boyd
and Anne McAlister.
4.Anne Macaulay m. 1753 Robert Adair
4.Rose m. 1761 John Godley
4.Hugh, 1746-1794, m. 1767 Frances Morphy. The only thing I know about his wife was that she was wealthy and that her guardians were known as the three Nesbitts.
5.Hugh Stuart Boyd
5.Elizabeth-- thank you for this!
4.Alex Macaulay, 1734-1817: m. 1766 to Julia Henrietta Acheson, dau of Lord Gosford.
5.Rev. Alex, 1768-1855; blind.
5.Maj. Archibald; not married but had a dau,
6.Jane, c. 1800-1875; m. Edmond O' Neil, 1784-1889, with issue.
5.Capt. Hugh died at sea.
5.Lt. Arthur John, died at sea aged 24.
5.Mary m. Maj. James Higginson
5.Harriet m. Rev. Richard Stewart Dobbs.
5.Anne, d. 1870, ageg 86, unmarried.
5.Capt. George m. Jane Hill.
6.Harriet, 1822-1907, m. Rev. Robert Posnett
6.Mary, d. 1895; m. William Harper Lepper
6.Georgina m. Judge Henry Fitzgibbon
6.Anne Jane m. George Hill Emerson, her cousin.
6.Alex Macaulay, 1819-1849, m. Maria Martin, 2nd dau of John Martin
7.Alex, 1849-1880, m. Emily Constance Rotherham
8.Alex, d. 1893, unmarried.
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Thanks for the Macauley pedigree.
Yes, I also had the 2nd Alexander MacAuley as being married to Mildred Reid/Read. I suppose it is possible Mildred had been a Mrs Watson prior to her marriage to MacAuley…?
Was the 2nd Alexander a Rev? I didn’t know that.
Sarah MacAuley and John Alexander … do you know where they lived? I currently only have “____ MacAuley” married “____ Alexander” in my tree (from the Dobbs report).
Who were George Hill Emerson’s parents – you say he was a cousin?
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Here are my thoughts from reading through the NRS abstracts which I posted yesterday…
In 1573, Hugh Barclay (son of David Barclay of Ladyland, Barony of Kilbirnie) married Isabella Stewart (daughter of Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan). Both fathers were dead by 1582.
By 1598 there was a new Ninian Stewart, fiar of Kilchattan. There’s also a John Stewart if Eskogis, which might be Ascog. There was certainly a John Stewart of Ascog by 1615.
John Stewart of Ascog executed a bond in 1635, but he was dead by 1637 when his son Ninian Stewart was of Ascog, “formerly fiar thereof”. Archibald Campbell and his wife Jean Stewart were taking action against William Stewart and Ninian Stewart for repayment of a bond associated with the late John Stewart.
Later in 1637 and in 1640, Ninian Stewart seems to be of Kilchattan. This also mentions the late John Stewart of Ascog, but it is not certain that it is the same Ninian who had been fiar of Ascog.
Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan was still around in 1652. This is probably the Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan who died in May 1661, see here:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=876241.0
In 1662 there is a John Stewart, son of Ninian Stewart of Ascog. It does not clearly state whether Ninian was dead, so again it isn’t possible to say if it is the same Ninian as above.
In 1673, John Stewart was (still) in possession of Ascog. In 1674 he was an advocate and he had a sister Jean who was married to Archibald Stewart of Kelchunlick. In 1682 we have John Stewart with his wife Marion Cunningham, so this is probably the John Stewart in the Stewart pedigree who was supposedly brother of Ninian and Archibald of Ballintoy.
John Stewart of Ascog the advocate continued through to 1689 when we also have John Stewart of Ascog, the younger, who wanted to be admitted an advocate too. The last mention of John Stewart senior is in 1700, which could fit with the “died some time prior to 1709” in the pedigree.
I’m assuming the John Stewart of Ascog mentioned from 1711 onwards is John Stewart junior. He’s not described as an advocate until 1717.
In 1764 there was a case which referred to a 1719 adjudication between John Stewart of Ascog and Alexander Campbell of Kirnan. This must be the Campbell of “Hernan” on the pedigree who married Isabella Stewart. So that would make John and Alexander brothers-in-law.
Then in 1725 we have this interesting, “John Stewart, Junior, in favor of John Murray, alias John Stewart of Ascog, his son”. I think this is the John Stewart who married “Miss Murray,” and he must have taken her name, presumably for an inheritance.
1750 GD245/15/1-6 Personal, estate and legal papers of Murray of Blackbarony alias Stewart of Ascog, relating to Blackbarony and Ascog estates.
From a quick Google, it seems Blackbarony was a Murray estate. Suddenly “John Stewart alias Black Barony” on the pedigree makes sense. The last mention of John Stewart of Ascog is from 1733, but we see from the above that he was around in 1750, so the 1771 date of death is still possible.
From 1776 we have Archibald McArthur Stewart of Ascog. Going by the pedigree, this man was the grandson of Isabella Stewart, daughter of John Stewart of Ascog who died before 1709. He seems to have survived through to 1807, but was presumably dead in 1810 when trustees were acting in his name.
In 1816 there was a declaration of Frederick Campbell Stewart as heir of Archibald McArthur Stewart. I would guess Frederick was descended from Isabella Stewart’s second marriage, making him Archibald’s half 1st cousin. Frederick Campbell Stewart was naturalised in 1826, which probably means he wasn’t Scottish.
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I’m struggling to make sense of the dates. The big spanner in the works is the existence of Mariane Cunningham in 1682. Going by the pedigree, she should have been dead before 1635.
I could just say this is a different Mary/Marian Cunningham, except the 1682 date makes sense for that branch, e.g. let’s say John Stewart “the younger” was born in 1670, his son John Stewart could have been born in 1700 and married by 1725.
On the other branch from the supposed second wife (Margaret Clelland) we have James Stewart who married Christian Stewart. By her first marriage, Christian had a son born in 1659. So it would be surprising if James was born much later than 1640. The 1635 date seems about right.
So my initial thought is that James Stewart c1635-1708 was more likely to have been a brother of John Stewart “the elder”. And I don’t think either were brothers of the Ballintoy Stewarts.
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Great work - Matt & Paul. No connection to this Stewart line just impressed with the body of work both have provided.
Well done chaps.
cheers
Jack
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Gilby, here is what I know:
1.William Arbuthnot m. Miss Scott
2.Sarah m. William Emerson ,Esq.
3.George Emerson, b. 1792.
3.Arbuthnot Emerson, b 1802; m. 1827 in Larne to Mary Hill, dau of George and Mary Hill of Hillmount.
4.George Hill Emerson b. 1828; m. Abt. 1851 to Anne Jane Macauley, dau of Capt. George Macauley and Jane Hill.
The Hill family of Hillmount is the connection.
3.James Emerson, b. 1804 m. Letitia Tennent, dau of William Tennent. Assumed her name and became Sir James Emerson-Tennent.
3.Eliza Emerson m. William Suffern.
Alexander family
Alexander of Milford, Burke LGI, although his Irish Family Records offers a much better genealogy.
1.John Alexander of Ballyclose, Newtownlimavady, Co. Londonderry and Gunsland, Co. Donegal, m. Anne White, day of John White of Cady Hall, Co. Derry.
2.John of Londonderry, b. 1689; m. Sarah Macauley of Drumnagesson, Co. Antrim.
3.John of Ardmoulin, Co. Down, 1736-1821, m. Anne Portis, dau of George Portis.
4.John, 1764-1843, m. 1801 Christian Nickson Izod, dau of Lorenzo Nickson Izod of Co. Kilkenny.
2.Nathaniel, ancestor of Alexanders, formerly of Portglenone and the Alexanders, Earls of Caledon.
2.William, ancestor of the Alexanders, Bts. of Dublin.
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Thanks, Jack. Unfortunately or fortunately, there is still a lot more information that needs to be unearthed.
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Hello Paul, .....more info to unearth..............!
Thats why we are in this caper, a certain amount of pleasure in turning over the next rock and finding that gem.
I like your work.
Cheers to you and Matt.
Jack
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Will of George Stewart of Red Bay, parish of Laid (Layd) of Glenarm, Co. Antrim, gent.
12 April 1730; Narrate 7 Nov. 1737.
Will mentions his only beloved son, Francis Stewart
His marriage articles perfected on Jan. 1, 1712 with his wife, Sheely McAulay.
His brother, John Stewart, and
his friend, Patrick O'Hagan of Bay, exors of his wll.
Witnesses were Randle McDonnell and Coll McDonnell, both of Lagg, Alexander Stewart of Gortaclee, all in Laid parish, gents.
Memorial witnessed by Alexander Stewart, George Eaton, Chancery Lane, Dublin.
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Thanks for the encouragement Jack!
Paul, thanks for the Emerson and Alexander details. RE George Stewart - I’ve come across various Stewarts of Glenarm direction, including this George Stewart, but I don’t know where they fit. George could be a descendant of “John Stewart of Red Bay” who was married to Catherine Stewart, sister of Archibald of Ballintoy.
Do you know if Sheely McAulay was related to the MacAuleys of Glenville?
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1634-1635 - Patent Rolls - John Stewart, Constable of Red Bay, son Alexander
https://virtualtreasury.ie/item?isadgReferenceCode=NAI%20Lodge%2F18%2F2167
And in the reign of James I granted the Constableship of the Castle of Redbay; 20a in Comeagh; 35a of Maynessin; 3a of Clony, 15a of Ballyvickill; 10a in Gorteclin; 60a in Achechy; 20a of Knockmoy & Kilnadore; & 20a of Shilcrony & Cloghglass to John Stewart of Redbay, Gent, under a yearly rent; which his son & heir Alexr surrendered to the Earl, who 1 March 1634 regranted the same to him & his heirs, under the rent of 19.17.0 sterl. Inqn at Carrickfergus 24 Augt 1635. Fine £31.
From A Fragment of an Irish MS History of the MacDonalds of Antrim [c1712-1715], UJA 2005, by Hector McDonnell:
James McKendrie of Castlereagh freeholder, Gilduff O'Cahan of Dunseverick - freeholder, many more of the McKendries and of' the O Cahan who had a townland and some half towns - freeholders. The McAlesters of Kinbane was also confirmed in their ancient freeholder. The MacCormicks in Cary a freeholder. The MacAuleys in the Glens, some of them freeholders and one Moolphale in Glenarf freeholder. Roland McQuilin the brae of Glenarm freeholder. O'G[neeve] the poet an ancient freeholder and his estate was confirmed by Ranel Earl of Antrim.
Ranel Earl of Antrim bestows upon his own [relatives] both freeholds and leaseholds. John Stewart of Red Bay freeholder; John Stewart of Lisdavan freeholder; Alester Stewart of lnsgrane freeholder; John McNaughton of Binvarden freeholder; Alester McNaughton of Kiltimorigh freeholder; Archd. Stewt. Of Ballentoy freeholder; Rory bog O Hagan freeholder. This O Hagan came with the Countess of Antrim Ellis Ni Neil to the Root. Cochal McKirnan freeholder; Doctor Daniel O'Shiel freeholder; Donogh more McKay freeholder; John Donaldson of Y...
… The Stewarts are included in the list of 'his own' family because Rannell was fostered to the family of Stewart living on Arran who were the hereditary sheriffs of the county of Buteshire, consisting of the islands of Bute and Arran.
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Back to George Stewart of Red Bay...
ROD 87/458/62577
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-FXT9?i=263&cat=185720
Memorial of deed quadripartite dated 17th Sep 1737 between Francis Stewart of Redbay, Bo Glenarm, Co Antrim, gent, eldest son and heir of George Stewart late of Red Bay, gent, deceased, and Ann O'Hagan alias Stewart his wife, 1st part; Jane Stewart widow and executrix of Robert Stewart late of Stewart Hall, Bo and Co aforesaid, gent, deceased, 2nd; Hugh Boyd of Drumawillen, Co Antrim, Esq., 3rd; Alexander McAuley of the City of Dublin, Esq., 4th part. Francis Stewart and Jane Stewart granted to Hugh Boyd, for £1070, the two quarterland of Augachie alias the Sicty Acres of Aghechie [Aghagheigh?] ... [details of subdivisions]. And Francis Stewart grants Hugh Boyd right of turbary. Witnessed by Thomas McCutchion of Harphall, Bo Glenarm, William Boyd of Mount Edwards, Bo Glenarm, and George Eaton of Drumesluk servant to Alexander McAulay of the City of Dublin Esq. Memorial witnessed by said George Eaton and executed by said Hugh Boyd 13th Dec 1737. Sworn 20th Dec 1737.
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Same McAuley and O'Hagan family...?
ROD 28/182/17120
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNJ-B9SG-T?i=101&cat=185720
Memorial of indenture dated 2nd Noc 1719 between Francis McAwlay and Daniel McAwley both of Fallmacrilly in the parish of Laid, Bo Glenarm, Co Antrim, gents, 1st part; Patrick O'Hagan of Bay in the parish of Ardclinis, Bo Glenarm, gent, 2nd. The McAwlays let to O'Hagan 5a of Gortnagross, 10a of Lemore, 5a of Ballyvolly [Ballyvooly] (Country Measure), for 99 years. Witnessed by Mathew O'Hagan of Bay, Patrick McCormick of Dunmakalter, Art. O'Breen of Coshondell [Cushendall], and Neale O'Boyle of same. Registered 16th Nov 1720.
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Back to "John Stewart alias Black Barony" in the pedigree. This confirms he changed his name to Murray for an inheritance - from his wife's uncle, Sir Alexander Murray of Blackbarony.
Copied from Burke's Peerage 107th (2003):
Sir Archibald Murray of Blackbarony, 3rd Bt; MP Sheriffdom Selkirk and Peebles 1659 and Peebleshire 1661-63, 1663, 1667, 1669-74, 1678, 1681-82, 1683-86 and 1689-1700l Lt-Col Linlithgowshire and Peebleshire Militia 1669, Master of the Works 1689; m Lady Mary Keith, dau of 6th Earl Marischal (see Kintore, E) and widow of Sir James Hope of Hopetoun (see Linlithgow, M), and had with three other sons:
1b. Sir Alexander Murray of Blackbarony, 4th Bt; Peebleshire: MP 1700-02, Sheriff Depute 1732; m 28 July 1687 Margaret, dau of William Wallace of Helington, and dsp 31 Dec 1741, having left his estates first to his n Margaret (see below) and then to the MURRAYS OF ELIBANK (see ELIBANK, L).
2b. Archibald; Army Capt; m Naomi, dau of James Hamilton, a cadet of the Earl of Clanbrassil's family, and had an only dau:
1c. Margaret; m John STEWART later MURRAY OF ASCOG and dsp 5 April 1771.
1b. Jane; m Col James Cranston of Glen.
2b. Elizabeth; m Samuel Semple, Min Liberton.
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Here's a bit more on Blackbarony.
The Heraldry of the Murrays (Johnston, 1910)
Sir Alexander Murray, fourth Baronet of Blackbarony, died sp. 31st December 1741. Buried Holyrood 30th January 1742. He was M.P. for Peeblesshire 1700-02; and was served heir to his grandfather 3rd January 1710, and to his father 14th August 1733. He married at Edinburgh, 28th July 1687, Margaret, daughter of William Wallace of Helington. Having no issue, he in 1741 entailed the Blackbarony estate on his niece, Margaret, daughter of Captain Archibald (No. 338, b), and failing her issue, on the Murrays of Elibank (No. 363). He was succeeded in the title by his cousin (No. 341).
... George, sixth Lord Elibank, born 14th May 1706; died 11th November 1785. He was served heir to John Stuart of Blackbarony 3rd May 1771 (see Nos. 339 and 363). He married, 8th January 1760, Isabel Mackenzie, daughter of George, third Earl of Cromarty, who died 28th December 1801. They had two daughters. He was succeeded by his nephew (No. 363)...
... Alexander, seventh Lord Elibank, born 24th April 1747 ; died 24th September 1820. He succeeded his uncle (No. 361), and was served heir to his father 30th October 1778. On the death of John Stuart of Ascog, nephew-in-law of Sir Alexander Murray of Blackbarony, he succeeded to the Blackbarony estates under the entail executed by Sir Alexander Murray 15th January 1741 (see No. 339)...
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Previously when I looked for John’s will on Scotlandspeople I got nothing because I searched for “Stewart” instead of “Murray”. Just now I found this – unfortunately no will as such but it does mention an entail in favour of his sister which matches what it says on the Stewart pedigree:
“John Stewart alias Black Barony married Miss Murray died without issue 1771 leaving an entail in favour of his sister cutting off the legal heir Alexander Stewart of Ballintoy.”
Now I just need to find the 1763 deed.
John Murray alias John Stewart 31st May 1771
The testament testamentary and inventory of the debt and sum of money which was addebted and resting owing to the deceast John Murray of Blackbarony alias John Stewart of Ascog at the time of his decease who died in Ed. upon the third day of April 1771 made and given up by himself upon the twenty eight of May 1763 insofar as concerns the nomination of his sole executor and now faith fully made and give up by Mrs Mary Stewart sister german of the said defunct insofar as concerns the inventory presd [?] of the said defunct this debt and sums of money after mentioned. Which Mrs Mary Stewart he the said deceased John Murray alias Stewart did nominate and appoint his sole executor and universal intromitter with his whole moveable goods and gear and others falling under executory and that by his nomination contained in a deed of entail made and executed by the said defunct in favours of himself and the survivors [?] of heirs therein [?] mentioned dated the said twenty eight of May 1763 registered in the books of Council and Session (G.P.) upon the third of May 1771.
Follows the inventory.
In the first the said defunct had addebted and resting owing to him at the time of his decease aforesaid the sum o £50 sterling contained in a promissory note dated the 5th of Sept 1770 granted to him by Messrs Mansfield and Hunter merchants in Edinburgh payable one day after date with interest at the rate of four per cent at the sum of one pound three shillings and six pence sterling as the interest due on said promissory note at the time of the defunct’s decease. Extending said two sums to fifty one pounds three shillings and six pence sterling which in Scots money is six hundred and fourteen pounds and two shillings.
Summa of the debt resting to the deceased ... ? ... Masters James Smollett C Caur [?] John Bannantyne Commissary of Lanark.
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I haven't found the 1763 entailment (if that's a word), but I did find Mary Stewart's will on Scotlandspeople.
Part 1 of 3
Testament testamentary umquhill Mrs Mary Stewart. 30 Dec 1774.
The testament testamentar and inventory of the debt and sum of money which was addebted resting and owing to the deceased Mrs Mary Stewart of Ascog at the time of her deceased upon the ____ day of ____ last made and given up by herself upon the ninth day of Nov 1773 in so far as concerns the nomination of her sole executor and now faithfully made and given up by Will Fullerton of Rosemont, George Fullerton of Bartinholm and John Bannatyne Commissary of Lanark in so far as concerns the inventory foresaid of the said defunct her debt and sum of money after written which Will and Geo Fullertons and John Bannantyne and the survivor of them the said Mrs Mary Stewart did nominate constitute and appoint to be her sole own universal legators and intromitters with her moveables means and affects and that by her disposition containing the foresaid nomination dated the said ninth of Novr 1773 registered in the sheriff courtbooks of Edr the seventh of Oct 1774 hereafter ingrost.
Follows the inventory.
In the first there was addebted and resting owning to the said defunct at the time of her decease aforesaid the sum of two hundred pounds of principal contained in a bond granted by William Scott of Wool Esq advocate and Charles Scott of Broad Meadows to Mrs Mary Stewart her heirs executors or assigns dated fifth and seventh days of December 1772. Item three hundred pound of principal contained in a bond granted by Andrew Plumber of Middleslead [?] Esq advocate to said Mrs Mary Stewart dated sixteenth July 1771. Item three hundred pounds of principal contained in a bond granted by Alexander Spiers, John Bowman, Will French [?] and Geo Crawford all merchants in Glasgow jointly and severally to the said Mrs Mary Stewart dated twenty fourth July 1771. Item five hundred points sterling of principal contained in a bond granted by Andrew Buchanan senior, Will Buchanan, Robt [?] Hastie, Walter Brack, John Jameson and ____ Jameson his son all merchants in Glasgow and Henry Galloway merchant in Stirling jointly and severally to said Mrs Mary Stewart dated the second and ninth days of Decr 1771. Item three hundred pounds sterling of principal contained in a bond granted by Andrew Cochran, John Bowman, Alexander Spiers, John Campbell, Thomas Ritor [?] William Boyle, Robt Boyle, Walter Montieth, Robert Marshall and James Ballantyne all merchants in Glasgow jointly and severally to said Mrs Mary Stewart dated second Dec 1772. Item four hundred pounds sterling of principal contained in a bond granted by John Vere [?] of Stonebyers [?] Esq, Will Weir Commissary of Hamilton and Campsie, Andrew Vere sheriff clerk of Lanark Shire and James Vere of Hawksland jointly and severally to said Mrs Mary Stewart dated eleventh twelfth and thirteenth days of Nov 1773 extending the debts and sums of money before written in haile [?] to two thousand pounds sterling which in Scots money is twenty four thousand pounds.
Summa of the debt resting to the dead …?
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Part 2 of 3
… Follows defuncts disposition containing the foresaid nomination.
I Mrs Mary Stewart of Ascog for the love and favour I have and bear to Will Fullerton of Rosemount, George Fullerton of Bartonholm and John Bannantyne Commissary of Lanark and for certain other causes and considerations me moving having conveyed and disposed as I hereby wt. and under the burdens conditions and provisions underwritten assign transfer convey and dispose to and in favours of the said Will & Geo Fullertons & the said John Bannantyne in case they shall survive one allenarly and to the survivor and last survivor of them all goods gear debts and sums of money heritable and movable and whole means and effects of every kind pertaining and belonging or that shall be resting and belonging to me at the time of my death together with all heritable and moveable bonds bills promissory notes accounts and other writing and vouchers of debts which can in any manner or way be interpreted in my favours at the time of my death with full power to them and the survivors and last survivor of them immediately after my decease to take possession of my said heritable and moveable mean and estate and to use and dispose thereupon as they or the survivors of them shall judge proper providing always as it is hereby specially provided and declared that the said Will and Geo Fullertons and John Bannatyne and the survivor and last survivor of them shall be bound and obliged to make payment to the persons after mentioned in case they shall survive me of the legacies and sums of money following, vizt.
To Stewart Murray Fullerton second son to the said George Fullerton of Bartonholm the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Mrs Fullerton elder of Rosemont relict of Peter Fullerton Esq the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Dame Mary Weir alias Gordon spouse to Sir John Gordon of Invergordon Bart the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Mrs Mary Memory [?] presently residing with Mrs Wills Grocer in Old Bond Street London the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Mrs Jean Gilhagon [?] alias Jean Boyle presently residing in Glasgow the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Mrs Grizzel Fowls is in life sister german of James Stewart of Kalishinmalock [??] the sum of fifty pounds sterling. To Jean Stewart spouse to Will Brown late officer of Excise in Rothesay the sum of fifty pounds sterling. To Mary Brown alias Aiken [?] daur procreated of the marriage between Will Brown and Jean Stewart the sum of fifty pounds. To Jean Brown alias Fletcher [?] another daur procreated of the said marriage the sum of fifty pounds sterling. To Mr John Anderson minister of the Gospel at Port of Glasgow the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. To Will Anderson Clerk to the Glasgow Soap Work the sum of one hundred pounds. To Ebenezer MacMichan late saddler in London now residing near Edr the sum of fifty pounds sterling. To the kirksession of the parish of Edleston in the County of Peebles for the use and behoof of the poor of that parish the sum of twenty five pounds sterling. All which said legacies and sums of money the said Will & George Fullertons and John Bannatyne and the survivors and last survivor of them shall by acceptations hereof be bound and obliged to make payment of to my relations and friends as abovementioned in case they survive me at the first term of Whits [?] or March [?] after my decease with a fifth part more of the said respective principal sums of liquidate penalty in case of failzie [?] and advents [?] of the said several principal sums from the said term of payment during the not [?] payment of the sae for rendering these presents more effectual. I hereby with and under the burdens and provisions abovementioned nominate constitute and appoint the said Will and Geo Fullertons and the said John Bannatyne and the survivors and last survivor of them in case they survive me allenarly to be my sole executors and universal legators and intromitters …
… In witness whereof I subscribe these presents written upon stamped paper by James Walker writer to the signet at Edinburgh the ninth day of Novr 1773 before these witnesses: Robert Scott my servant and the said James Walker witnesses to my signing one marginal note likeways wrote by the said James Walker. Mary Stewart. James Walker witness. Robert Walker witness.
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Part 3 of 3
Masters James Smollet, David Ross, Alexander Murray and Andrew Balfour … [?] and C. [?] the said defunct her disposition and nominations before written and inventory foresaid of her debts and sum of money abovementioned in so far allinarly as the same is herein given up and confirmed and … [?] give and commit the intromission therewith and Caur [?] Richard Campbell writer in Edinburgh dated thirty Dec 1774.
First Kik [?]
Masters Andrew Balfour, Rober Craig, George Ferguson and John McKenzie commissioners and R. A. and C. and Omitted [??] … vizt. The sum of three hundred pounds sterling contained in a bond dated the twenty fourth day of July one thousand 1771 granted by the now deceased Robert Fowlis and Andrew Fowlis both booksellers in Glasgow as conjunct principals and others to the said defunct payable on the twenty second day of Nov thereafter 1771. Extending the said sum of three hundred pounds sterling in Scots money to three thousand six hundred pounds and we give and commit and Caur [?] John Moir writer to the signet dated the twenty sixth day of May 1777.
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I’ve posted my attempt at transcribing the will of John Stewart of Ascog (1707) here:
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=876765.0
(According to the pedigree this John Stewart was brother of Ninian and Archibald Stewart of Ballintoy.)
This seems to state that James Stewart was the eldest son by the second marriage. That fits with the pedigree, except I don’t think this James Stewart could have been the one born in c1635. His father would need to have been in his 90s.
Then at the end it mentions a “John Steuart now of Ascoge” who is presumably the John Stewart of Ascog “the younger” who appears in the NRS abstracts I posted a while ago (page 4).
William Weir is presumably his son in law. According to the pedigree, he died without issue, but I wonder if the Mary Weir mentioned in the will of Mary Stewart (see previous posts) was a descendant.
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Here’s quite an informative report about Ascog House:
https://thelandmarktrust.sharepoint.com/sites/LMTPS/History%20Property%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FLMTPS%2FHistory%20Property%20Documents%2FAscog%20House%20History%20Sheet%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FLMTPS%2FHistory%20Property%20Documents&p=true&ga=1
Some thoughts from reading that…
- In 1594 the Ascog estate was purchased by John Stewart of Kilchattan and his wife Marion Fairly. This is presumably “John Stewart of Eskogis” in the 1598 deed.
- The grandson of the above John Stewart married “Margaret Cunningham” in 1673. That would fit with “John Stewart of Ascog, Advocate, and Marion Cunninghame, his wife” in 1682 (NRS GD43/30/1). And she is the Mary Cunningham in the Stewart pedigree.
- If we were to insert a generation between the two Johns, it could be Ninian Stewart of Ascog named as son of the late John Stewart in 1637. That would fit with the pedigree which says the John who married M. Cunningham was a son of Ninian.
- John Stewart, son of the John Stewart who married M. Cunningham, was married to Elizabeth Robertson. That matches what it says on the pedigree. This report also adds that her father was John Robertson, apothecary to Charles II and surgeon in Glasgow.
- Archibald McArthur Stewart (grandson [?] of Isabella Stewart, daughter of John Stewart of Ascog the elder) had Campbell cousins including Thomas Campbell the poet (1777-1844). This should be a good lead to identify Isabella’s second husband who was a Campbell.
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Here’s quite an informative report about Ascog House:
https://thelandmarktrust.sharepoint.com/sites/LMTPS/History%20Property%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FLMTPS%2FHistory%20Property%20Documents%2FAscog%20House%20History%20Sheet%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FLMTPS%2FHistory%20Property%20Documents&p=true&ga=1
Much better to use RootsChat's URL shrinker when posting that long link.
https://www.rootschat.com/links/
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Gilby, I have no idea where Sheely McAulay, wife of George Stewart of Red Bay, fits in. However, I don't believe that she was of the Cushendall family. Perhaps just a member of one of the other McAulay lines that married into the Ballintoy Stewarts.
Another McAulay who has captured my interest is Toby McAulay, who is buried in the chapel yard at Inispollan, Cushendun Parish, along with his family. I am interested in him mostly because the Arms of Ardincaple are engraved upon his headstone. The only relationship I have found to date was in the Hutchinson bequest, as I believe that he is the same Toby who was a descendant of Robert Stewart of Maugheramore and Christian.
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Thanks Kiltaglassan – I’ll try to remember that one next time!
Paul – Ah, I see there’s a lot of descendants of Robert Stewart of Magheramore mentioned in the Dobbs report that I have not added to my tree yet, including Tony McAlay.
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RE my last post on Sunday, time to throw in the “Lairds of Ascog” pedigree from the Stewart Clan Magazine (1928), since they overlap:
John Stewart (____, Ninian, James, John, King Robert II) married Marion Fairlee. In 1584 he bought William Glass's portion of Nether Ascog, and in 1595 completed his title to the part formerly held by Donald Mclachlan and got a charter from King James VI. He was of Kilchattan in 1568; of Largivrechtan in 1584. Son:
1. John
John Stewart married in 1605 Giles Kelso, and succeeded his father in 1613. He held Bogany in 1609. In 1630 he gave a charter in favor of his son Ninian. Sons:
1. John
2. Ninian
John Stewart married ____ Cunningham. He was an advocate in 1673. Issue:
1. John; married Elizabeth Robertson and had son John, who married Margaret Murray and changed his name to Murray of Blackbarony.
2. Col. Robert.
3. Isabel; married (1) John McArthur and had son John, whose son was Archibald McArthur Stewart; (2) Alexander Campbell, and her grandson was Thomas Campbell, the poet. Her grandson Frederick added Stewart to his name.
4. (others).
NB: This is probably based on information in "The Isle of Bute in the Olden Times" (1895). Two pages after this it mentions that this book had conflated Ninian Stewart with his father, also Ninian Stewart. So it is not clear if this John was the grandson of Ninian senior or Ninian junior, or perhaps son of Ninian junior, and grandson of Ninian senior.
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The next step on the Ascog line is to transcribe the will of John Stewart of Ascog (1642), but that is going to take a lot more energy (and time) than I have tonight, so in the meantime here is another Stewart pedigree from PRONI.
D2225/7/42
For Jackson Wray Esq. April 9th 1790.
Pedigree of Stewart of Ballintoy.
Ringen, or Ninian Stewart of Ballintoy was son of ____ Stewart of Killchattan in the Isle of Bute, and came over to Ireland in the year 1600 or 1603 and died about the year 1635. I find in the Down Survey made in the Reign of James the first the following observation (viz) “at Ballintoy there is a fair English like house in repair belonging to Mr Stewart who is a protestant”. To whom married is not known.
Archibald Stewart, son of Ringen Stewart. It is not known when he died. Married to a Miss Ward of the family of Castle Ward in the County of Down.
Charles Stewart son of Archibald Stewart died in the year 1703. Sometime prior to his death he sold Kilchattan to a near relation, a Stewart of Ascock and Black Baron. The only surviving male branch of Ascock is the infant Alexr Thos Stewart. [Charles] married to Miss Pointz daughter to Sr Toby Pointz Bart. of Acton in the County of Armagh by which marriage the estate of Acton came to the family of Stewart.
Doctor Archibald Stewart son of Charles Stewart died without issue in the year 1758. Married to a Miss Vesey.
Alexander Stewart second son of Charles Stewart died in the year 1741. Married to Ann Stewart his kinswoman. She was daughter of Doctor John Stewart of the Island of Jamaica.
Alexander Stewart son of Alexander Stewart of Acton and Ballintoy became sole heir to Doctor John Stewart of Jamacia, and in the year 1760 was invited over to the Isle of Bute, by Stewart of Ascock who actualy intended to adopt him as his heir, but by reason of some imprudent conduct, Ascock changed his mind. [Alexander] died in the year 1786. Married to Catherine Hill sister to Sr Hugh Hill Bart.
Alexander Thomas Stewart son of the last mentioned Alexander Stewart, was born on the 6th day of May 1763. He is the only remaining male of the Stewarts of Ballintoy, of Stewart of Ascock, Black Baron and Killchattan – and of Doctor John Stewart of Jamaica – all of whom were related to the family of Bute but in what degree not known. Not yet married.
Now that I’ve done some work on the Ascog Stewarts, the references to Kilchattan and Ascog make a lot more sense than they did last time I looked at this.
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1.Ninian m. Jane MacCullagh
The following is not yet proven.
2.William, along with other sibs. William b. abt. 1652; m. 1672 Jane Stewart
3.Ashley
3.John
3.James, c. 1670-1707--not mentioned in the Hutchinson Bequest; m. ?
4.Samuel
4.James, Jr., 1706-1788, m. family emigrated to the USA
5.Isabel m. Mr. Litle
5.James III, 1761-1843, m. Lydia Morehead
6.William, 1791-1869, merchant and postmaster; m. 1815 Elizabeth Dechard
7.Gen. Alexander Peter Stewart, Confederate general, 1821-1908, m. Harriett Chase
8.Robert Caruthers Stewart, 1846-1922
8.Alphonso Chase Stewart, 1849-1916
8.Alexander Peter Stewart, Jr., 1859-1937
8.Gustavus Smith Stewart, b. 1861.
6.Margaret m. Mr. Ryninger
6.Robert Morton Stewart
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There is a Thrift abstract of the will of Captain William Stewart (1727) who I believe to be the son of Ninian and Jane because he mentions his brother-in-law Neil Buie McNeill. Also most of the details match the Dobbs Report. I don't have the link, but here's a transcript from my notes:
Connor Will 1727
Captain William Stewart of Garey, barony of Dunluce, Co Antrim
To be buried with ancestors in the church of Ballymoney
Marriage articles dated 2nd June 1681 with Rev. Andrew Rowan, father of my beloved wife Jane Stewart
Townland of Drumart and quarterland of Negarry
Eldest son William
Children John, Andrew, Ashly and Mary
Arrears of pay for my service to the crown of England
Executors: Wife Jane and her brother John Rowan, brother-in-law Neile Buy McNeile
Dated 2nd Sep 1727
Witnesses: Ric Grifith, Dun. Campbell, Hect. McNeal, Con O'Sheil, Jane Donnell
Proved 2 Nov 1727 at Lisburn by Hugh Dixon gent
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I am sure that William was a son, but I am not sure whether James was one of William's. Therein lies my concern as to whether this pedigree is accurate or not.
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recap:
1.Alice Macaulay m. Capt. Robert Stewart
2.James Stewart m.
3.Dorothea Stewart m. Thomas Dawson
4.Helen Dawson
My question is who was this Thomas Dawson that Dorothea was married to?
Two main Dawson lines and both are connected either through the Cuppage or Ballintoy Stewart families.
Dawson of Cremorne and Daltrey
1.John Dawson m. Annie Richardson
2.Walter Dawson m. 1672 Frances Dawson, dau of Richard Dawson
**3.Richard Dawson, d. 1766; m. abt. 1724 Elizabeth Vesey, dau of the Rt. Rev. John Vesey and Anne Muschamp.
4.Thomas Dawson, Viscount Cremorne; 1725-1813; m. Philadelphia Hannah Freame, granddau of William Penn.
4.Richard Dawson, d. 1782; m. Anne O'Brien, dau of Sir Edward O'Brien.
5.Richard Dawson, 1762-1807, m. 1784 Catherine Graham, dau of Lt. Col. Arthur Graham and Penelope Ligioner
6.Richard Thomas Dawson, 1788-1823, m. Anne Elizabeth Whaley, dau of John Whaley and Lady Ann Meade.
7.Richard Dawson, 1st Earl of Dartrey, b. 1817; m. Augusta Stanley, dau of Edward Stanley and the Lady Mary Maitland.
The above family has a Vesey connection as the Rev. Dr. Archibald Stewart was married to a sister of Elizabeth. Furthermore, the Cuppage family were well-connected with William Penn through the family of Strettel.
The other Dawson family
1.Christopher Dawson
2.Thomas Dawson m.
3.Thomas Dawson, c. 1630-1683, m.
4.John Dawson m.1707 Griselda Carr, dau of Thomas Carr
4.Anne Dawson m. 1718 Nathaniel Preston
4.Thomas Dawson, MP for Wicklow; m. Olivia Upton
4.Richard Dawson, no issue.
4.Joshua Dawson, Lord Justice, c. 1655-1725; m. Ann Carr, dau of Thomas Carr.
5.Mary Dawson, d. 1770; m. Hon. Henry Hamilton, son of Lt. Gen. Gustavus Hamilton, 1st Viscount Boyne.
5.William Dawson, d. 1779, Surveyor General; m. abt. 1739 Sarah Mary Newcomen/Newcombe, dau of Ponsonby, ?Thomas? Newcomen/Newcombe
5.Charles Dawson m. abt. 1755 Sarah Downing, dau of John Downing
5.Anne Elizabeth Dawson, m. 1734 the Rev. Robert Berkeley.
5.Eleanor Dawson, 1697, died in infancy.
5.Rev. Joseph Dawson, 1701-1777.
5.Arabella Dawson, 1713-1765.
5.Arthur Dawson, 1698-1775, MP, Baron of the Exchequer; m. abt. 1729 Jane O'Neil, dau of John O'Neil of Shane's Castle.
**6.John Dawson m. abt. 1755 Miss Cuppaidge, dau of George Cuppaidge
This Dawson family also has a Cuppage connection.
Ancestry had this concerning the family just above:
4.Joshua, m. Ann Carr
5.Thomas, c. 1697-c.1732, m. Ann Cunningham
6.Thomas, b. abt. 1722 m. Sarah Stewart
7.Sarah Stewart, b. abt. 1755 m. Ninion Stewart, b. abt. 1740
8.Ann Jones Stewart, c. 1766-; m. Richard Hawthorn
9.Thomas Hawthorn
9.William Hawthorn
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I wonder who the Ninion Stewart born 1740 was. I haven't come across any Ninians as late as that.
I have some of those Dawsons, but they're mostly not joined up on my tree just yet. The only thing I can add is that Charles Stewart of Ballintoy and Joshua Dawson had a mutual friend in "French" John O'Neill:
From O'Laverty's Down and Connor (1884):
[vol III, p306, from "French" John O'Neill's memorandum]
" Sir Neal O'Neill was wounded at the battle of the Boyne, in 1690. near Slane, was carried to Dublin, and from thence to Waterford, where he died of his wounds, by the negligence of his surgeons.
" Alexander M'Donnel, Earl of Antrim, brother to the Marquis, died at Thistleworth, near London, in the year 1699, and was buried at Holywell, in Wales.
" My old comrade, Major Charles Stewart, of Ballintoy, died in London, about the midst of November, 1710, and was buried in St. James's Church.
"Captain Edmund Stafford (3) died in Portglenone, in August, 1713, and was buried in the Church of Ahoghill, by whose death I lost a kind, dear friend.
" Clotworthy Skeffington, Lord Viscount Massereene (the first of that Christian name), died in the Castle of Antrim, the 13th of March, 1713-14, and was buried in the Church of Antrim.
"Captain William Shaw, my old comrade, died at Bush, on the 3rd of November, 1719, and was buried at Templepatrick.
" Randle M'Donnel, Earl of Antrim (son of Earl Alexander), died in Dublin, in October, 1721, and was buried in Christ's Church there.
"Joshua Dawson, Esq., died the 12th of March, 1725, at Castledawson, and was buried in his own chapel there, by which I lost a very kind, dear friend.
" Colonel Clotworthy Upton, died at Castle Upton, the 8th of ___ 1725, and was buried in Templepatrick, by which I lost a good friend.
" My old friend, Mr. James M'Cullough, died at Grogan, the 19th of July, 1725, and was buried in Old Drumall.
" My old schoolfellow and comrade, Henry M'Culloch, Esq., died the 16th January, 1728-9, and was buried in Old Drumall.
"Charles Campbell, Esq., died at New Grange, the 29th of October, 1725, by which I lost a very good friend.
I haven't worked out if Charles Stewart was buried at St. James Dublin or St. James London. I think possibly the latter - it is also where Archibald Hutchinson was buried. I tried contacting the church a few weeks ago, but haven't heard anything back.
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I am sure that William was a son, but I am not sure whether James was one of William's. Therein lies my concern as to whether this pedigree is accurate or not.
What do you know about James Stewart (c1670-1707)? Did he leave a will which survives?
I do have a James Stewart of Fort Cunningham / Ballyaghan who died in about 1707, but he was son of William of same place.
And the (Rev?) James Stewart (of Coleraine?), father (?) of John Stewart of Jamaica may have died in about 1708.
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As of yet, I know nothing about this James Stewart whose family emigrated to the U.S. I will do some work on it to see what I can find.
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Lord Dawson, prior to marrying Philadelphia Freame in 1770, was first married to Lady Ann Formor, 6th dau of Thomas, 1st Earl of Pomfred.
Also, another son of Christopher Dawson was the Rt. Rev. Robert Dawson, who died in 1643.
(See book, Clergy of Connor); Rev. Robert Dawson had issue,
Robert, b 1621
Rowland
Mattew
Randal
Margarie, m. abt. 1642 to Col. James Harris.
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These Dawsons are probably related to Dawson Downing who married Katherine Fullerton, niece and heiress of Alexander Fullerton who bought the Ballintoy estate from the Stewarts in about 1759.
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This will interest you I am sure! This is a Crossle abstract (PRONI T780/1) of a petition by Archibald Stewart to the Duke of Ormonde, probably in about 1663:
In the year 1643, your Grace was pleased to grant him a commission to raise a troop of horse and a foot company and your Grace assigned him his own lands for quarters for them. Your petitioner raised them and went to the field and joined with Major General Munro, to serve against the common enemy, according to your Grace’s orders, and was upon the field with them, from June till the last of October. When your Grace’s petitioner came off the field, he was denied quarters for one more [?] by Argile’s Lieutenant Colonel who forced your petitioner to disband his men after all the charge he was at in raising them. In the year ____ [blank] he was the means (by God’s providence) to break the said Regiment of Argile’s, and procured 500 men of the said regiment to join with Sir George Monro to go to England upon Duke Hamilton’s engagement under the command of your petitioner’s son-in-law Major Alexander MacAuley, for which after the Duke was broken at Preston, your Grace’s Petitioner was prosecuted by Argile’s Lieutenant Colonel, before the now Duke of Albemarle, then commander of Ulster and was brought to a council of war held at Belfast for life and estate, as the Lord Conway and Major George Rawdon can testify.
So this would suggest Alexander MacAuley's wife Alice Stewart was daughter of Archibald rather than Ninian. And if that's true, might Christian Stewart also have been his daughter?
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Gilby, I have come across this before, but I have never been able to reconcile it as Alexander Macaulay, Arthur Dobbs, and Conway Richard Dobbs were all involved in the preparation of the Hutchinson Bequest which states that Alice is descended from Ninian.
This is one of the mysteries that we are faced with.
By the way, I was unable to find any evidence of another Ninion who had d. Abt. 1740 or that William had a son named James. As such, I doubt whether this family was of the Ballintoy line.
I am still trying to unravel the Stewart-Dawson connection.
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Hmm, there are two possible explanations I can think of:
1. He was using the term “son-in-law” very loosely to refer to the husband of his niece. Perhaps Alice had even lived with Archibald, and he considered her a sort of daughter.
2. There was a second Archibald Stewart (as stated by Hill) who was the father of Mary Stewart who married Richard Dobbs, while Alice was the daughter of Archibald senior. This would explain why the Dobbs bible didn’t mention Alice (or Christian).
However, I’m increasingly doubting whether there was a second Archbald for reasons I’ll explain later if I get around to it.
Do you happen to understand the chain of events described in the 1663 petition? I’m a bit confused about his run-ins with the Argyle regiment.
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By the way (you probably know this already too) the Crossle abstract is from the Carte papers which are now in the Bodleian library, so it may be possible for someone to view the original someday. And there may be other letters.
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And here’s a relevant bit from the Dobbs report:
Several witnesses swore to Christian Stewart, the mother of testator, being the daughter of Archibald Stewart, of Ballantoy, by his wife Martha Dobbin; but besides contrary parole testimony, an old family bible in the possession of Dean Dobbs, of Carrickfergus, was given in evidence, in which the names of the children of Archibald were put down; and not one of them, except the name of Mary, answered to the names of the brothers and sisters of Christian, and that Mary was married to Richard Dobbs: Whereas Mary, the sister of Christian, was married to Mecum McConoghy. Besides this, there was clear evidence that the wife of that Archibald was a Ward of the county of Down; and Mrs. Shaw, a most respectable old lady of 95 years of age, and perfectly clear in understanding, swore that Jane McCullogh was one of the Testator’s grandmothers; and beyond all doubt, Mary Ann Boyd was the other. This Mrs. Shaw was well acquainted with the family, and Mrs. Ann McAlister another old witness, who had lived in the family for many years, also proved that Ninion Stewart was the father of Christian. I am this particular as to shewing that Archibald was not her father; and that Martha Dobbin was not her mother; because some thousands of claimants came forward, as allied to said Martha Dobbin, the alleged wife of Archibald Stewart, and th alleged mother of Christian, the mother of Testator.
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The only reason I can think of as to why Archibald may have gotten into trouble with the Campbells would be due to his relationship with Alexander Macaulay and the MacDonnels.
Macaulay came to Ulster under the command of Sir Duncan Campbell of Auchinbreck. I can imagine that he wasn't very pleased when Macaulay jumped ship so to speak. And as Stewart had acted as agent to the Antrim family, this probably doubled the Campbell ire as they knew that the MacDonnells would like to get back their lands in Scotland that had been taken by the Campbells.
In addition, even before Capt. Alexander arrived in Ulster, c. 1618, the Chief of Clan Macaulay, also named Alexander, had lodged a complaint against Archibald Campbell, Provost of Kilmun, for harassing his workers and stealing their salt and salmon. There was just a lot of bad blood between these parties.
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Ok, thanks. I’m struggling to understand who was on which side and when!
I think Robert Monro, Archibald Stewart and the Argyll Regiment were all on the same side in 1643 when “Argile’s Lieutenant Colonel” (Alexander Leslie?) forced Stewart to disband his regiment.
Between 1644 and 1646, Robert Monro left for Scotland where he fought against the Royalists. Archibald Stewart later sided with George Munro who was a Royalist. So when Stewart had “the means (by God’s providence) to break the said Regiment of Argile’s” sometime between 1644 and 1648 they may have been on opposing sides.
I think Stewart is saying that he took 500 men from Argyll’s regiment and sent them under the command of Alexander MacAuley to fight with George Munro in England (where they were defeated at the Battle of Preston in 1648).
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I understand your dilemma as it seems that they often changed sides. I believe that sometimes it depended upon which side was paying better at the time.
Macaulays are interesting in the sense that it seems Major Alexander MacAulay may not have been too fond of Argyll and his kin, whereas his relation in Scotland, Archibald, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh was as well as those Macaulays who had migrated down to Yorkshire.
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This might be the will of James Stewart, son of Robert Stewart and Elsie MacAuley...?
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-H99S-T?i=283&cat=185720
I think the name of his wife Helena is significant given the Dobbs Report says James Stewart had two granddaughters of that name.
He names his trustee John Stewart of Ballintoy, who I guess is the one who married Jane Moore and whose descendants were the Stewart-Moores of Ballydivity.
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Gilby, thank you for this bit of information. It seems as though he would be the same person as he also had a son, Robert, named after his father no doubt. It will be of interest to find out his wife, Helena's, maiden name.
From Hibernia Magazine abstract:
c. 1774--Coleraine, death of Mrs. Helena Stewart, relict of the late James Stewart of Coleraine.
As these Stewarts lived in the Coleraine, Londonderry area, I wonder if the the following Stewarts
would then somehow be related:
Burke Landed Gentry--Walsh of Laragh
1.Rev. William Walsh, b. 1710; m. 1736 to Mary, dau of Robert Stewart of Coleraine, and sister of
the Rev. Richard Stewart, Dean of Leighlin.
2.Rebecca Walsh m. 1779 Capt. Thomas Ussher.
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Excellent website that may be of use if one hasn't already made use of it:
http://donegalgenealogy.com/stewartdunduffr.htm
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Thanks for Helena’s death notice. Do you know anything about Mark Kerr O’Neill – since he was named guardian of the children it makes me wonder if he might have been an uncle or some other relation?
I’ve not comes across those Walshes and Stewarts from Burke’s LG before. I’ve got plenty of Roberts, but the only Richard Stewarts I have on my tree are:
- Richard (Poyntz?) Stewart, 3rd son of Col. Charles Stewart of Ballintoy. Probably died before 1742. Almost certainly before 1760.
- Richard Stewart, son of Andrew (Dhu) Stewart of Knocknagarvan, Ballintoy and his wife Jane Dunlop. Born 1734, died 1821. Married Catherine Smyth.
The other Stewart of Coleraine I’d like to figure out is the Rev. James Stewart of Coleraine who may have been stepfather to Archibald Hutchinson of the Middle Temple. He crops up a couple of times in that Stewart of Dunduff page (which I agree is very useful!).
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Came across this yesterday. I'm not sure where Ternerone is. I am very interested that Ninian Stewart of Kilchattan apparently owed a debt in Ireland, bearing in mind his heir was his cousin James Stewart of Ballinastraid, Ballintoy.
I'm guessing at some of these names by the way because Crossle's writing isn't always the easiest to make out...
Crossle abstract of will of John Smith
https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse?id=S2/IRE/NAI/007634845/00072
John Smith of Saltcoates, salter, living now in Ternerone in Kingdom of Ireland.
Appoints Jonet Speere my lawful spouse to be intromettor of my whole goods and estate and alsto to be executrix both for my estate in K of I and also in realm of Scotland and will and require High M'gomerie [Montgomerie] of Clare and Niniane Dunlop of Ballycastell, Mr John Bell preacher of Slevinstowne and James Mischell of Ardronaine to be overseers.
Debts owing by the deponent:
- to the lorde of Conynghameheed 400 merks Scots
- to John Browne notar in Irwine 100 merks Scots
- to James Craige 100 merks Scots
- to Adam Louriner in Saltcoats £8-4/4
- to Adam Fullertoune 35/-
Debts due to the deponent in Ireland
- by John Villmor [?] in Claneboy p bill £15
- by John Speere of Newtowne p bill £4
- by said John Villmor in Newtowne Claneboy £1
- by Robert M'gomerie of Donnaghdie the elder £6-13/-
- by Mr Wm Ponnerie in Carrickfergus £12
- by John Pettycrew in Ballymenagh £11-13/-
- by George Bailliffe near Connor £4-11/-
- by Mr Wm Houstowne 12/-
- by Mr Archibald Stewart Esqr for working of my nes [mynes?] in Glenarme in name and behalff of the Earl of Antrim £5
- by Wm Glover in B'cassell [?] £15
- by Robert og Stewart of Snowen Sesk [??] £5-4/-
- by Robert Whyte of Dunluce 8/-
- by John Buchanan in Collraine his executors 18/2
- by Wm Brydine in Dunluce 12/-
- by Ninian Stewart of Killcattain [Killchattan, Isle of Bute] 11/6
- by John Moore of B'benagh £2-1/-
- by executors of Robert Hunter in B'castell £3
- by John Smythe now of Dunmakellar £4
- by Eosny Kegan in B'castell £11-18/6
- by Mungo Carmichael in B'money 8/3
- by James Betty in B'menagh 5/-
- by Issobell boid [Boyd?] in Larnemoone 3/4
- by Thomas Neillson of Connor £4
- by Robert Lawsone in Derry £4-10/-
- by Andro [?] Robinsone neere B'money 13/5
- by Rot Pirrhie in B'money 6/-
- by Samuel Smithe of Tuarmecrone [?] £4-15/-
- by John Stewart of Drunekillie £1-2/6
- by Alex Robinson in B'castlell £8-7/6
Debts owing to the deponent in Scotland:
[list of another 25+ people, no Stewarts.]
Inventory of goods of deponent in Ireland and Scotland:
[Various salt pans and barrels of salt in Tornerone [?] and Inver, Larne.]
And I the within testator do leave in legacy to lawful son William Smith my whole tt ... [?] apptes lying in Killmanies reserving to said spouse an equal half thereof for her life. To my eldest son Alex Smith 500 mks Scots. To John Smith my lawful son the interest of 1300 mks Scots. To Hugh Smithe my lawful son the sum of 1300 mks Scots to be given when he is 21. To James Smith my lawful son 1300 [or £1300?] mks Scots in like ma[no]r. Which sums I appont to paid by my said spouse and executrix and intro mettor.
John Smyth. Will apparently not dated.
Witnesses Hugh Montgomery, Alexander Robinsone, Ninian Dunlope, William Glover.
Probate at Ballycastle. No date. Endorsed "1638 Culfreightron John Smith dec will and inventory".[/list]
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Tirnawannagh (from Irish: "Tír na Bhfána", meaning 'Countryside of the Slopes') is a townland in the civil parish of Templeport, County Cavan, Ireland. It lies in the Roman Catholic parish of Corlough and barony of Tullyhaw.
Jack
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Gilby, I will see what information I can find on Mark Kerr O'Neill also the Revds. Richard and James Stewart.
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From p. 611 of the Rev. Leslie's, Clergy of Connor
Richard Stewart, c. 1705 - 1778;
Dean of Leighlin, 1777-78;
son of Capt. Robert Stewart of Coleraine;
died 1778, buried in St. Thomas, Dublin.
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Mark Kerr O'Neill, cadet of the O'Neills of Shane Castle; Lived Flowerfield
1.Robert Kerr
2.David Kerr
2.Hester Kerr m. Felix O'Neill, b. 1645, son of Arthur O'Neill and Eleanor
3.Mark Kerr O'Neill, 1774 Mark was a JP for Co. Wexford
4.Mark Kerr O'Neill, d. 1764-1818
Mark Kerr O'Neill is either buried in the Agherton Graveyard at Portstewart or
in the Ballyaghran Old Churchyard. The two Marks may have been buried in different places??
Macmanus family
1.Bryan Macmanus of Ballybeg m. 1662 Eseme McNaghten of Beardville.
2.Alexander m. 1708 Honoria McGuiness of Cabra, Co. Down.
3.Bryan, High Sheriff of Co. Antrim, m. 1769 Alicia, dau of Adam Stodhard of Drumbam, Co. Down.
4.Lt. Col. Alexander Macmanus m. Hester Henrietta, dau of Mark Kerr O'Neill of Flowerfield.
5.Eliza Macmanus m. 1809 John Rowan of Garry and Ahoghill.
5.Helen Macmanus m. 1824 Moleyneux William Shuldham, son of Pooley Shuldham and Mary Brady.
Rowan family
1.Rev. Andrew Rowan, 1635-1717; m. 1. abt. 1660 Miss McPhedris, dau of Capt. William McPhedris; m. 2. Alice Dunlop, dau of Brice Dunlop, who was the son of Christian Stewart and Brice Dunlop. His sister, Alice Dunlop, had married Archibald Stewart.
2.Capt. Wiliam Rowan m. Mildred Thompson
2.Rev. John Rowan m. Margaret Stewart
3.Rev. Robert Rowan, c. 1702-1742, m. Letitia Stewart, dau of John Stewart of Garry/Carey, son of William Stewart of Carey
4.William Rowan
4.Stewart Rowan m.
5.Rose Rowan
5.Robert Rowan
4.John Rowan b. 1733 m. 1753 Rose Stewart, dau of Capt. Charles Stewart of Lisburn and his wife, Rose Hall, dau of Roger Hall of Narrow Water.
5.Letitia Rowan
5.Rose Rowan
5.Charlotte Rowan
5.Margaret Rowan
5.Charles Rowan
5.John Rowan
5.Hellena Rowan.
5.Robert m. Eliza Willson, dau of Hill Willson.
6.John m. 1. 1809 to Eliza Honoria, eldest dau of Lt. Col. Alexander Macmanus.
2.Jane Rowan
2.Catherine Rowan
Children with Alice Dunlop
2.Robert Rowan
2.Archibald Rowan
2.George Rowan, b. abt. 1675
2.Randall Rowan, b. abt. 1676
2.Neal Rowan, c. 1677-1678
2.Simon Rowan, died 1675
2.Martha Rowan m. John O'Neill
3.Rose O'Neill
3.Mary O'Neill m. John O'Neill
4.Barney O'Neill
4.Con O'Neill
4.Felix O'Neill
4.John O'Neill
4.Martha O'Neill
4.Esther O'Neill m. William Hogg
2.Esther Rowan m. Arthur O'Neill who was a magistrate.
3.Elizabeth O'Neill m. James M'Curley
3.Rowan O'Neill
3.Charity O'Neill
3.Arthur O'Neill
2.Rev. John Rowan m
3.Acheson Rowan
3.Hugh Rowan
I would be intereste in knowing whom the Hellena Rowan mentioned above was married to?
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Tirnawannagh (from Irish: "Tír na Bhfána", meaning 'Countryside of the Slopes') is a townland in the civil parish of Templeport, County Cavan, Ireland. It lies in the Roman Catholic parish of Corlough and barony of Tullyhaw.
Jack
I think I've found it now - Tornaroan, Culfeightrin parish.
https://www.townlands.ie/antrim/cary/culfeightrin/the-fair-head/tornaroan/
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A24984
There were salt pans just a few hundred metres up the coast from here. I wonder if John Smith was the man who originally developed them.
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Mark Kerr O'Neill, cadet of the O'Neills of Shane Castle; Lived Flowerfield
1.Robert Kerr
2.David Kerr
2.Hester Kerr m. Felix O'Neill, b. 1645, son of Arthur O'Neill and Eleanor
3.Mark Kerr O'Neill, 1774 Mark was a JP for Co. Wexford
4.Mark Kerr O'Neill, d. 1764-1818
Mark Kerr O'Neill is either buried in the Agherton Graveyard at Portstewart or
in the Ballyaghran Old Churchyard. The two Marks may have been buried in different places??
Thanks. I looked up a Betham sketch pedigree which appeared to show the Kerr who married O’Neill was the daughter of a Robert, son of Mark, son of Robert Ker who died in 1679. But the actual Betham will abstracts don’t show this, and it seems like too many generations. So with these Exchequer Bill abstracts I’ve come to the conclusion that Hester was daughter of the Robert who died in about 1679, which I think matches your version?
1680 - Exchequer Bill Index:
8th Jul 1680
Plaintiffs = Marke Kerr and Margt Kerr widow
Decendants = Robert Kerr and Robert Shawbridge
1685 - Exchequer Bill Index:
13th Jun 1685
Plaintiff = Archibald McNeile, Rector of Ballentoy.
Defendants = Alexander Earl of Antrim, Tho Nugent, Mark Kerr, Margt Carr, Robert Stewart.
Legal = Archibald Hutchinson, Galland, W. Scott.
1711 - Exchequer Bill Index:
14th May 1711
Plaintiff = Mary Stewart als Kerr
Defendants = Margaret Kerr, Ann Adaire als Kerr, Jane Blaire als Kerr, Ester Kerr, Robert Kerr, James Kerr, Richard Lynam & Jon Tompson.
1714 - Exchequer Bill Index:
5th Mar 1714
Plaintiff = Mary Steuart
Defendants = Margt Keir, Felix O'Neill & Hester his wife, Ann Adaire, Jane Blaire, Jno Thompson, Robt Kerr & Jas Kerr
I think the Ester and Hester in the last two are the same person, so she married Felix O’Neill between 1711 and 1714. Mark Kerr O’Neill must have only been 10 or 11 when he signed this deed, but at least he had his tutor there to guide him:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSN1-6SB6-T?i=467&cat=185720
Does this look right?
1. Robert Kerr (d. c1679) m. Margaret ____ (d. bet. 1714-1718).
1.1. Mark Kerr.
1.2. Jane Kerr m. John Blair.
1.2.1. Robert Blair.
1.3. Anne Kerr m. William Adair.
1.3.1. James Adair.
1.4. Mary Kerr m. James Stewart (d. bef. 1710).
1.4.1. John Stewart.
1.5. David Kerr (d. 1688)
1.6. Nathaniel Robert Kerr
1.7. William James Kerr
1.8. Hester Kerr m. Felix O’Neill
1.8.1. Mark Kerr O’Neill (c1715-c1789) m. Elizabeth Tobin
1.8.1.1. Esther O’Neill (c1761-1842) m. Alexander Macmanus.
1.8.1.2. Felix O’Neill.
1.8.1.3. Mark Kerr O’Neill (c1764-1818) m. Eliza Jones.
1.8.1.4. Major Robert O’Neill.
1.8.1.5. Elizabeth O’Neill m. ____ Godfrey.
1.8.1.6. Mary O’Neill m. Henry O’Hara.
Was Robert Stewart in the 1685 bill the one who was married to Elsie McAuley? And was James Stewart who wrote his will in 1769 somehow related to the James Stewart (d. bef 1710) who married Mary Kerr? Hmmm.
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Gilby, I think that this old post by Shirley Walsh will confirm much of what you stated. Although Shirley was primarily concerned with doing research on the Adairs, she also did a lot of research on related families.
Please see her post
https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/kerr/4683/
This website may be of use as well for those who have access to Proni:
https://www.ancestryireland.com/scotsinulster/Case%20Studies/Key%20Names.php?name=Stewart
A little more on the O'Neills
1.Arthur O'Neill of Neillsbrook and Flowerfield, m. Eleanor, dau of Henry O'Neill of Ballylisnelarnen.
2.Felix m. Hester, Esther, Kerr
3.Mark m. Elizabeth Tobin, dau of Abraham Tobin
4.Mark, 2nd son, m. 1809 Eliza Jones, dau of Thomas Morris Jones
4.Elizabeth m. ? Godfrey
4.Esther m. Alexander Macmanus
4.Felix
4.Maj. Robert, d. 1810
2.Daniel m.
3.Eleanor m. Ambrose O'Rourke of Ballybollan
3.Luke
3.John
3.Charles
3.St. John
2.Katherine m. an O'Hara
2.Rose
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Confirmation that James Stewart of Coleraine was son of Robert Stewart...
1736 - Antrim to Robert Stewart - ROD 83/325/59100
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-C9XN-5?i=175&cat=185720
Memorial of deeds of lease and release dated 26th and 27th Mar 1736 between Alexander Earl of Antrim and Robert Stewart of Culramoney, Co Antrim, gent. Antrim granted Stewart land in Culramoney, Egarry [Eagry, Billy parish], Craigballyvenog, Cavanmore, Castledeffrick, Urballreiogh, Carnfeioge, Livery, Ballydivity, all in Bo Dunluce, together with buildings etc thereon. Yearly rent £59 12s plus 6% fees. Antrim witnessed by Samuel Waring and Gabriel Heatly of Dublin. Stewart witnessed by Alexander Stewart of Ballylough and William Harrison of same, clerk to Alexander Stewart. Memorial witnessed by Samuel Waring and Gabriel Heatly.
1762 - James Stewart (son of Robert) to James Moore - ROD 217/448/145558
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-39PZ-W?i=589&cat=185720
Memorial of deeds of lease and release dated 23rd and 24th Aug 1762 between James Stewart of Colerain [Coleraine] Co Londonderry Esq, and James Moore of Ballydivity, gent. Whereas by lease and release dated 26th and 27th Mar 1736 between Alexander Earl of Antrim and Robert Stewart then of Cullramoney in Co Antrim gent (since deceased), Antrim conveyed to Stewart lands in Cullramoney, Egearry, Craigballyvenog, Cavanmore, Castledeffrick, Urballreiogh, Carnfeioge, Livery, Ballydivity, all in Bo Dunluce, dubject to rent of £59 12s plus 6% fees. This indenture further witnesseth that said James Stewart (only son and heir at law of the said Robert Stewart deceased) sold to James Moore for £1200 the lands of Carnfeioge and Ballydivity, subject to rent of £10 plus 6% fees. Witnessed by William Linn of Ballydivity, gent, Alexander McKachan of Coleraine, merchant. Memorial witnessed by said William Linn and by John Walker of Ballydivity.
^ I've not checked the spelling of the townland names by the way.
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Very nice find, Gilby. I was hoping that I could find some information today on Robert Stewart of Cultamoney, but I was unsuccessful. However, your research definitely unlocked another door.
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Do you have other sources linking (Captain?) Robert Stewart to Culramoney? I hadn’t come across the name before I found those deeds.
Here's another useful deed. I wonder what James Stewart or his son did to be considered needy by 1794/1796 when Dobbs did his report.
1790 - Robert Stewart (decd) and bro James Stewart - McCay & Boyd - ROD 415/361/274172
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJ4-99JV-R?cat=185720
Memorial of release or conveyance dated 16th Jan 1790 between James Stewart of Culramoney, Co Antrim, only son and heir at law of James Stewart of Coleraine Esq, deceased and only brother and heir at law of Robert Stewart Esq., lately deceased, who was the eldest son of the said James Stewart, 1st part; Daniel McCay of Mosside and John Boyd and Adam Boyd sons and administrators with the will of Francis Boyd late of Chatham Fiall [?} also in Co Antrim, gents, 2nd. Reciting articles of agreement dated 20th Oct 1785 between Robert Stewart and James Stewart 1st, and Daniel McCay and Francis Boyd 2nd, and of the sums of £3167 14s 6p [Stewarts sold land or agreed to sell various lands, possibly as part of a trust, or agreement to provide an annuity, and now Robert Stewart has died unmarried, the sale is to be completed...?] Witnessed by James Hamilton and James Parks of Bush Bank, Co Antrim, gent. Sworn 6th Feb 1790.
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By the way, your Thomas Dawson and Dorothea Stewart were evidently still alive in 1801, and probably 1829. I’m pretty sure this is them because of the above conveyance to Daniel McCay and Francis Boyd. Perhaps the Dawsons felt they had been cut out of their Stewart inheritance.
1801 - Chancery Bill Index:
Bill entered 24 Apr 1801
Plaintiffs = Thomas Dawson & Dorothea his wife.
Defendants = Daniel McCay, Francis Boyd [stroked out], Peter ...? [stroked out], Hugh Anderson.
1829 - Chancery Bill Index:
Bill ... 1829
Plaintiffs = Thomas Dawson, gent & Dorothea his wife.
Defendants = Kenrick Morris & Jones Hamilton.
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The information that you gave about them being in Culramoney was all new.
I had to check where that area was, and I believe it to be in Stranocum, civil parish of Ballymoney, Dunluce Upper. However, I would imagine that this has changed over the years.
As far as the Dobbs report is concerned, I don't believe that all the families mentioned were needy: Cuppage, Rowan, Hogg, Macaulay of Cushendall, were all relatively well -off members of society. However, one never really has enough money, so I think that they were taking a precaution just in case their lives ever took a turn for the worse.
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The information that you gave about them being in Culramoney was all new.
I had to check where that area was, and I believe it to be in Stranocum, civil parish of Ballymoney, Dunluce Upper.
Culramoney townland links-
https://www.townlands.ie/antrim/dunluce-upper/ballymoney/stranocum/culramoney/
https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2895967#map=13/55.0885/-6.4744
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Many thanks, Kiltaglassan.
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You're very welcome, pablo1 :D
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I've a suspicion it's actually Curramoney aka Billy in the parish of Billy:
https://www.townlands.ie/antrim/dunluce-lower/billy/bushmills/curramoney/
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9b31e0501b744154b4584b1dce1f859b/page/Place-Name-Info/?data_id=dataSource_1-PlaceNames_Gazeteer_No_Global_IDs_3734%3A15666
e.g.
ROD 279/634/184779
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH3-99MF-Q?cat=185720
Memorial of a lease dated 1st Nov 1761 between James Stewart then of Billy, Co Antrim, Esq., and Robert Dean of Egrey [Eagry, Billy parish], since deceased. Stewart granted Dean lands of Eyre bounded on the north by the high way, on the south by James Anderson's holding, on the west by the brooke joining Ballyness, and at the distance of three foot from the flax mill race and the acre formerly possessed by David McMullan, containing 24a 1r 20p. For 31 years under rent of £12 1s plus 6%, plus two barrels of coals to be carried to James Stewart's house in Coleraine during the time his family lives there. Witnessed by William Shaw of Antrim, Co Antrim, and John McLaa [?] of Curramoney, pa Billy, farmer. Memorial witnessed by said John McCaa and by Alexander Calderwood of Ballymoney, merchant. Signed and sealed by Archibald Dean and Samuel Dean, sons to Robert Dean.
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From p. 611 of the Rev. Leslie's, Clergy of Connor
Richard Stewart, c. 1705 - 1778;
Dean of Leighlin, 1777-78;
son of Capt. Robert Stewart of Coleraine;
died 1778, buried in St. Thomas, Dublin.
I came back to this wondering whether this Robert Stewart is the Robert Stewart of Curramoney who married Elsie McAuley.
Richard appears to have died unmarried. His only known sibling was Mary Stewart who married William Walsh (from the Burke's Landed Gentry abstract you posted).
Mary and William only seem to have one child before she died and he remarried in 1747. That child was Rebecca who was administratrix to her uncle Richard Stewart in 1778 (possibly as his only living near relation?). She married Thomas Usher in 1779. He died between 1780 and 1789. Rebecca herself died in 1789 or 1790 leaving a will:
Betham Will Abstract:
Rebecca Usher of the city of Dublin widow
1 April 1789 --- 24 Jul 1790
Husband Thomas Usher Esq decd.
Uncle Rev. Dr. Richard Stewart.
Husband's brother Rev Dr. Henry Usher.
Rebecca 4th dau of same.
Margaret Usher wife of sd Henry Usher.
Frances eldest dau of sd Henry Usher.
Sarah and Alice Richarda, 3rd and 5th daus of sd Henry Usher.
Thomas, John and Henry, sons of said Henry Usher.
Half brother William Walsh, second son of late father Rev. William Walsh.
Husband's brother John Ushers.
John and Cornelius, sons of same.
There's nothing there to help us on the Stewart side. You'd have thought she might have mentioned her Stewart cousins if her mother was a sister of James Stewart (d. 1769). Though I suppose it's possible she was somewhat out of touch with them - she in Dublin and they in Coleraine.
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Gilby, I would imagine that they are somehow related, but the how is an obstacle. So far, I have been unable to find any additional information on the mysterious James or Robert.
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I got myself a copy of the Clergy of Cashel, Emly and Leighlin (it was on sale and I'm aiming for a full set). These details don't exactly match.
Clergy of Connor (1993):
STEWART, RICHARD c1705-1778
b c1705 London: ed by Mr Clare London; ent TCD 8 Sep 1722 aged 17 Schol 1726 BA 1727 MA 1730 BD and DD 1750.
V Knockmark (Meath) 1729-47 and V Tara 1735-47; holding these with V Belfast (Conn) 1736-47; R Louth (Arm) 1747-78; Dean of Leighlin 1777-78.
s of Capt Robert Stewart of Coleraine.
Died Feb 1778 aged 73 buried in St Thomas Dublin.
Clergy of Cashel, Emly and Leighlin (2012):
STEWART, RICHARD 1704/05-1778
b 1704 or 1705; ed by Mr Clare in London; ent TCF 8 Sep 1722 aged 17 TCD Sch 1726 BA 1727 MA 1730 BD & DD 1750.
V Knockmark 1729-46; V Tara ((Meath) 1734-51; V Belfast (Conn) 1736-47; V Louth (Arm) 1747-78; Dean of Leighlin 1777-78.
d of Richard, gentleman.
Died Feb 1778 aged 73. Bur St Thomas's Ch Dublin.
Alumni Dublinensis:
STEWART, RICHARD, Pen (Mr Clare, London), Sept 8 1722, aged 17; s of Richard, Generosus; b. London. Sco. 1726. B.A. Vern 1727. M.A. Aest. 1730. B.D. and D. D. Aest. 1750. [Dean of Leighlin.]
So was Richard son of Richard or son of Robert? On the side of Richard is Alumni Dublinensis. On the side for Robert is Burke's Landed Gentry. Is there anything else on the Walsh family which refers to Mary Stewart's parentage?
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I will see if I can find any information, but I would tend to go with the Alumni Dublinensis rather than Burke. The Walsh family aside, we do know for sure that this family was related via marriage to both the Longworths and the Dawasons, so it is through doing some research on these families that I am hoping that some breakthrough will be made.
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Yes, I agree on leaning towards Alumni Dublinensis. And even if Richard and Mary's father was Robert, it may not be Robert Stewart of Curramoney.
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Just looking at the Stewarts who were tenants on the land sold by James Stewart of Coleraine to George Martin.
1786 – George Martin to Alexander Stewart – Eagry - ROD 670/361/461628
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-5D66?cat=185720
Memorial of demise dated 8th Mar 1786 between Doctor George Martin of Coleraine, Co Londonderry, Esq., and Alexander Stewart of Eagry, Co Antrim, farmer. Martin let to Stewart 10a of land and houses at Eagry adjoining his own land, Archibald Stewart, Alexander Twaddel's [?] and John Longmoore's farm, Bo Dunluce, Co Antrim, at rent £5. Witnessed by Daniel McCay of Mosside, and John Stewart of Eagry, son of Archibald Stewart of Eagry. Memorial executed by Robert Stewart, eldest son and heir of said Alexander Stewart - said George Martin and Alexander Stewrat having died. Memorial witnessed by said John Stewart and Samuel Knox of Coleraine, Co Londonderry, gent. Sworn at Colerain by John Stewart witness, 5th Aug 1813.
This is a very long shot, but I wonder if Archibald and Alexander might have been the sons of this Robert Stewart…
Robert Stewart of Ballywillin?
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNR-W9GG-4?i=506&cat=225052
(abstract by Barbara Frances Stuart nee Harvey)
Will of Robert Stewart, late of Ballywilliam, Portrush, now of Liverpool, dated 20 April 1768.
Executors: Hugh Lyle and Robert Given of Coleraine.
Guardian: James Moore of Ballydivity.
To son Alexander all estate.
To son Archibald £500.
To daughter Leonora £500.
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This deed confirms the location of Curramoney.
1783 – Robert Stewart to John Reynolds – Curramoney - ROD 354/339/238860
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-K935-G?cat=185720
Memorial of deed dated 4th Apr 1783 between Robert Stewart of Curramoney, Co Antrim, Esq., and John Reynolds of Magiligan, Co Londonderry, gent, whereby Stewart demised to Reynolds the farm commonly called Curramony otherwise Haa [aka The Haw] in the Bo Dunluce, Co Antrim, bounded on the west with the Gate road leading from Bushavile to Doavagtson [?], the south by the town of Billy, and on the east by the Cozies, and the north by Craig & Castlemagget, at the rent of £50 plus 6% fees. Witnessed by John McCurdy of Carnreagh and Ferguson McNeill of Tuffahume, both Co Antrim. Memorial executed by John Reynolds, witnessed by John McCurdy and John Parke of Coleraine.
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Dorothea Stewart evidently didn’t marry Thomas Dawson until after 1786 … that seems quite late?
1781 - Exchequer Bill Index:
8th May 1781
Plaintiffs = George Longworth & Cathr. his wife.
Defendants = Robert Stewart, John Stewart, Richard Lloyd, Mark Kerr O'Neill, Jas Stewart, Dorothea Stewart & Helena Stewart.
1784 - Exchequer Bill Index:
14th Jan 1784
Plaintiffs = George Longworth & Catherine his wife.
Defendants = Robert Stewart, John Stewart, Richard Lloyd, Felix O'Neill. James Stewart, Dorothea Stewart & Helena Stewart.
1786 – Chancery Bill Index:
15th Dec 1786
Plaintiffs = Helena Stewart a minor, by John Browne her guardian and next friend.
Defendants = John Stewart, Richard Lloyd, Robert Stewart, James Stewart, George Longworth, Cathr his wife, Dorothea Stewart, Daniel McCay, Francis Boyd, George Magee, and John Stewart.
This last one must relate to the agreement in 1785 between Robert and James Stewart, and Daniel McCay and Francis Boyd. Notice Daniel McCay also cropped up in one of the Eagry leases.
John Stewart and Richard Lloyd are probably involved as trustees of James Stewart (d. c1769) of Coleraine. Likewise Mark Ker O'Neill who was a guardian to his children.
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From my collection of PRONI wills...
PRONI Will - FERGUSON, ROBERT
Curraseskin, Co Antrim, Esq
Will - 17th March 1787
Sister Dorothea Stewart. Debt due by Roger Bristow of Newry. Mrs Leonora Wilson £400 and at her death said sum to be divided between her three daughters Mary, Elinor, and Leonora/Susan. Her husband Lieut. William Wilson, now in India. Brother James Stewart. John Peter Dowlin, a sum contracted with the late Charles Prise. My daughter Bell Stewart. John Madden, servant.
Trustees and executors:
Sister Dorothea Stewart.
Mr. Peter Patterson of Ballyloghbegg.
Dr. Hugh Anderson of Bushmills.
Witnesses:
Archibald McMellan.
William Galt.
Daniel McLay.
Probate - 16th April 1790
Prerogative Court. “Proved by Dorothea Stewart, one of the executors, saving the right of Peter Patterson and Hugh Anderson, the other executors.”
Notes
PRONI T741/1 p34 and T700/1 p483. The third daughter is Leonora in T741 and Susan in T700. Daniel “McLay” is probably Daniel McCay of Mosside.
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Interesting that they married at Ballintoy Castle. Does this help with identifying where Thomas fits into the wider Dawson tree? I guess Magherafel is supposed to be Magherafelt.
Belfast Newsletter, 1-5 Apr 1791:
MARRIED.] At the castle of Ballintoy, Mr. Thomas Dawson of Magherafel, to the amiable Miss Stewart, daughter of the late Counsellor Stewart of Billy in the county of Antrim.
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Gilby, it looks as though many of the descendants that you mentioned are buried in the Billy Cemetery.
https://genealogygenie.net/cemetery-look-up-service/northern-ireland-cemeteries/county-antrim-northern-ireland/billy-parish-churchyard-inscriptions/stewart-inscriptions/
There are so many connections: Richard Lloyd, linendraper of Coleraine, was married to Mildred Cuppage, dau of John Cuppage and Mary Macaulay, thus a grandniece of Ealse Macaulay.
Alexander Dunlop, c. 1855-1882, son of Dr. John Dunlop and Jane Stewart, dau of William Stewart and Harriet Stewart-Moore, was married to Minnie Given, dau of Robert Given, merchant.
And I agree that Thomas Dawson and Dorothea Stewart's marriage in 1791 was on the late side.
Do you think that there is an error in regards as to what James she was a daughter of? The date of her marriage would indicate that she was the daughter of the second James.
I am a wee bit confused about the will of Robert Ferguson, though, as to why he called Dorothea and Bell Stewart his sisters and James Stewart his brother.
I am still digging for information, but as of yet, I haven't been able to find anything of interest.
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James Stewart 's name appears on the settlement of the Adair-Macaulay marriage as well.
https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/macaulay/2419/
Also, the same James Stewart, councilor, appears here with the Finiston family
https://books.google.co.jp/books?id=HHjjEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA420&lpg=PA420&dq=%22james+stewart,+esq.%22,dublin&source=bl&ots=MC7n9ardIw&sig=ACfU3U0lHF1fyVi-uGJhvyNzWi6PvJS8xA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj_mYyrvdSCAxVOsVYBHZMJDRw4MhDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=%22james%20stewart%2C%20esq.%22%2Cdublin&f=false
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I am a wee bit confused about the will of Robert Ferguson, though, as to why he called Dorothea and Bell Stewart his sisters and James Stewart his brother.
Sorry! That's my mistake. For Ferguson, read Stewart! It should make more sense then ;)
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1828--died East Indies, Jane Poyntz Stewart, dau of Dr. William Stewart, and wife of Maj. Francis Crossley, HEICO.
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Just came across this while sorting books, so thought I'd post...
Names of tenants on part of the Earl of Antrim's estate in May 1641 (Directory Irish Family History Research, 2020):
The following list of names has been extracted from a copy in the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (ref. T694/1) of a document held in the British Library (ref. Harleian MS 2138, ff 111-16). The document is described in the British Library catalogue as the 'Book of the Survey of part of the lands and possessions of Randal Earl of Antrim, May 1641'.
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20. Seacon More [Seacon More, parish of Ballymoney, County Antrim]
Robert Stewart, gentleman, holds a quarter from the Earl, arable and pasture 187, meadow 8, moss 22, in all 217...
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Robert Stewart, gentleman, (#20). Robert Stewart of Ballintoy held a lease from the Earl of Antrim, 1640 (D2977/3A/3/1/18).
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For research purposes
Family of Hartrick that married into Dobbs family of Co. Antrim
1.John Hartrick, 1777-1834 m. 1. Anne Payne; m. 2. Margaret Horneck, 1787-1851.
2.Rev. Edward John Hartrick, M.A. TCD, 1812-1893, son of first wife; b. New Ross, Co. Wexford; m. 1842 Mary Macaulay Dobbs, 1810-1892, of Bay Lodge, Co. Antrim,
dau of the Rev. Richard Stewart Dobbs and Harriet Macaulay, dau of Alexander Macaulay, Esq. and the Hon. Julia Henrietta Acheson.
3.John Edward Hartrick, 1843-1850.
3.Richard Stewart Dobbs Hartrick, C.E., b. 1845 m. 1872 Mary B. Culbertson, d. 1911 in Pittsburg, dau of Albert Culbertson of Monongahela City, Pennsylvania.
?4.James Albert Hartrick m. Lillian Brant?
3.Francis Henry Hartrick, 1851-1856.
3.Edward Macaulay Hartrick, C.E., 1847-1915; died in Texas, USA; lost his life in a storm at Morgan's Point, TX. Findagrave 27579380
3.Olivia Mary Hartrick, b. 1855; m. 1878 John Frederick Matthias Harry Stone, 1853-1939, barrister, son of John Stone of Bath, barrister and Town Clerk and Miss Harris, dau of Matthias Harris.
4.Col. John Hartrick Stone, DSO; m. 1906 Florence Harriet Glyn Wellbeloved, dau of Richard Wellbeloved, gentleman.
4.Dr. Dudley Macaulay Stone, 1881-1941.
4.Erik Edward Stone, 1882-KIA 1918; m. Mabel Bray, 1872-1932, dau of Joseph Sidney Bray and Sophia Martha Condron of Dickinson, Texas, USA.
Erik served with the Canadian infantry, Western Ontario Regt. Findagrave 24736146, 36536240.
5.Son, b. TX, died 1912 in infancy.
2.Henry Hartrick, son by 2nd wife, 1814-1902, m. Alice Whitney, 1819-1895. Farmer in Old Ross.
3.Margaret Jane Hartrick, 1856-1873.
3.Mary Oliva Hartrick, 1859-1925.
3.Edward John Hartrick, 1862-1938 m. 1902 Marion Elizabeth Morris, dau of William Morris, farmer.
4.Mabel Alice Hartrick m. 1941 George Leonard Hill, commercial clerk, son of Allen Bowie Hill, property foreman.
4.Doris Millicent Hartrick, 1903-1994; m. 1930 Dr. Samuel Robert Elmes, son of Thomas B. Elmes
4.Florence Primrose Marion Hartrick, 1906-1979; m. 1926 John Francis Robinson, farmer, son of E. Francis Robinson, farmer, of Co. Wexford.
4.Ruth Hartrick, b. 1907 and died in infancy.
4.Ada Elizabeth Hartrick, 1908-1990
Shankill Graveyard
Rev. Edward John Hartrick (1812-1893) m. Mary Macauley Dobbs (1810-1892), dau of Rev Richard Stewart Dobbs. Issue: Francis Henry Hartrick (1851-1856)
John Edward Hartrick (1843-1850)
Rev. Edward Hartrick of Ballynure was a son of John Hartrick, farmer, of Wexford
In USA Culbertson family's connection:
1. Dr. Samuel Culbertson
2. Albert Culbertson (1822-1879) m. Emily Brown, dau of James Brown(e), iron manufacturer
3. Samuel Duncan Culbertson, b. 1850; m. 1874 Annie Wallace Cook, dau of the late J. W. Cook
4. Elvira Harshman Culbertson
4. Lily Cook Culbertson
4. Jacob Cook Culbertson
4. Clara Walton Culbertson
4. Emily died young
3. Emily Culbertson m. 1871 R. J. Edie, b. 1854, son of William H. Edie and Mary J. Wilson of
Allegheny City
4. Robert B. Edie
3. Mary Culbertson m. 1874 Richard Stewart Hartrick, C.E.; otherwise known as R. S. D. Hartrick.
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1828, East Indies
Death of Jane Poyntz Crossley, wife of Maj. Francis Crossley and daughter of Dr. William Stewart and Margaret Piers.
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Hi Gilby,
Apologies for the reply to an old post. My interest is in your post re the Ascog Stewarts is particularly regarding this entry:
1711 GD1/456/199 Copy tack by Rev. Dugald Stewart, minister of Rothesay, to John Stewart of Ascog of 4 bolls victual payable yearly to granter from Stewart's lands of Stuck and Culinshamrag during his tenure of the ministry of said parish 17 Aug 1711
I am yet to discover any evidence of the parentage of my ancestor the Rev Dugald Stewart, mentioned above, and am wondering if the entry you quoted offers any clues.
Do you know the meaning of it? I am guessing one is renting (is that what "copy tack" means?) lands to the other but as both are named Stewart I can not be certain who is renting to whom? It seems to be that perhaps while the Rev is minister he is renting out his lands?
Apologies if this paragraph makes perfectly simple sense to everyone else and it is just me that is not understanding the transaction described above.
Any clarification, greatly appreciated.
many thanks
Kerry
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Hi Kerry,
I’m more familiar with Irish records, but my reading of this is that John Stewart agreed to pay 4 bolls of grain annually to Rev. Dugald Stewart for the duration of the latter’s term as minister of Rothesay. I would guess John Stewart was renting some land from Rev. Dugald Stewart, or perhaps this was just a written agreement of John Stewart’s duty as a local landlord to support the minister. When it says “Stewart’s lands” I think it is referring to John Stewart.
Unfortunately I don’t think this offers any clues as to Rev. Dugald Stewart’s parentage. It is quite likely he was related to the Stewarts of Bute, but that is far from certain.
Gilby
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Many thanks for your reply Gilby. Very much appreciate your interpretation of the record. Was totally not making any sense to me. uggh!
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Hello, was just looking for completely different Fergusons from derby, and come across this thread,
its National archives in Kent not available online but its Ballintoy & Poyntz trees with letters from Earl of cranbrook to James Orr in Cannes France!
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/a633a286-7741-4a2a-976d-6bfba2e7ade6
so cool, Im just following a filandering bigamist that changed the kids names as quick as he did wives ;D