The Stewarts of Auchraig, Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland
Cadet Branch III of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich
Including the Stewarts in Grodich
- a resident branch of the Stewarts in Glen Finglas
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The Stewarts of Auchraig were a cadet branch of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich. Please refer to the Ardvorlich page for a full introduction. They also had one cadet line who resided in Grodich in Glen Finglas. Please refer to the Stewarts in Glen Finglas page for a full introduction to the Glen Finglas Stewarts.
Auchraig (Auchrig) showing its proximity to Loch Venacher and Port of
Menteith.
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This family is introduced in Stewarts of the South as:
Duncan, brother to Major (James Beag) Stewart of Ardvorlich, was a tacksman of Auchraig, Port of Monteith parish, which was then the property of Ardvorlich.
Duncan had a son, Alexander, whose offspring are called Sliochd Alastir Oaig ("children of young Alexander"). Their descendants are as follows:
Their initial primary residence was Auchraig near Lake Rusky in Port of Menteith parish, just south of Loch Venacher and the Trossachs.
Duncan Oag STEWART of Auchraig and Inchcallbeg b: ABT 1600 in
Ardvorlich, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, as
the youngest son of
Alexander Stewart, 1st of
Ardvorlich.
Duncan Stewart is described in Stewarts of the South as being the patriarch of Branches 3 & 4 of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich. He is described as: "Duncan Brother to Major Stewart of Ardvorlich Tacksman of Auchraig [in] Port Parish Monteith then the property of Ardvorlich. His son Alexander whose offspring are called Sliochd Alastir Oaig." And also as: "Duncan Oag of Ardvurlich commonly called Letter Stewart Tacksman of Letter & Auchraig then belonging to Ardvurlich Port Parish." "Oag" means "young", as in "Young Duncan".
Duncan is recorded in The Ardvorlich History as having been the "first" of this family to settle in Glen Finglas. Duncan's eldest brother, James Stewart, 2nd of Ardvorlich, was responsible for The Clearing of Glen Finglas. Afterwards, James was rewarded with lands in Glen Finglas which he divided into 8 portions and shared them with the major cadet branches of the Stewarts of Balquhidder, keeping 3 portions for himself. James never resided in Glen Finglas but seems to have put Duncan in charge of his Glen Finglas lands. Descendant information below would appear to indicate that the Ardvorlich portion of Glen Finglas comprised the west side of the Glen encompassing the farm of Grodich.
Duncan also held the lands of Auchraig and Inchalbeg near Lake Rusky in Menteith. It is unclear where his primary residence was: Grodich, Auchraig, or Inchalbeg. These lands are deep in the heart of Clan Graham country which must have made for a very uncomfortable holding after Duncan's oldest brother, James Beag Stewart, 2nd of Ardvorlich, murdered James Graham, Lord Kilpont, and prompted the Grahams to swear a blood feud against the Stewarts of Ardvorlich.
Duncan's testament is registered in the Dunblane Commissariat Records on 16 Nov 1632; "Stewart, Duncan, son to Alaster Stewart, in Ardvorlich."
Duncan's wife is unknown. He was father of:
Alasdair Oig STEWART of Auchraig b: ABT 1630 in Glenfinglas, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland.
Duncan Oig STEWART in Letter and Auchraig,
believed to be son of the preceding Duncan. He is suggested as the
patriarch of
Ardvorlich IV Branch - Letter Stewarts.
Alasdair Oig STEWART of Auchraig b: ABT 1630 in Glenfinglas, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. According to Stewarts of the
South, Alexander Stewart was the patriarch of Branch 3 of the Stewarts of
Ardvorlich. "Oig" is Gaelic for "young", as in "Young Alexander". According to
MacGregor, Alexander was a witness to a bond by John Reidheugh of Wester Kerse
to Janet Comrie, relict of William Stewart of Balemeanoch, and Alexander and
Robert Stewart, their sons, for 1400 merks on 8 JUN 1650. Alasdair is
suggested as the father of:
James STEWART in Glen Finglas b: ABT 1665 in Glen Finglas, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. James first name is not confirmed but is suggested
by onomastics only.
Donald Dubh STEWART in Grodich b: ABT 1695 in Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland. Donald is described in Stewarts of the South as "Donald Dubh,
late tacksman of Grodich, Glenfinglas."
James STEWART of Monbreachy b: ABT 1730 in Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland.
Duncan STEWART in Lettir on Loch Katrine b: ABT 1735 in Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland.
Lieut. Alexander Grudairgorrach STEWART b: ABT 1700 in
Perthshire, Scotland.
Son STEWART b: ABT 1670 in Perthshire, Scotland. This son may be
identical with his brother James. This son is shown as a placeholder ancestor
of Lines 3, 4 & 5 of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich Branch III in Auchraig.
Stewarts of the South does not indicate how these branches descend from
Alasdair Oig Stewart in Auchraig. They could descend from Alasdair's son
James, as do lines 1, 2 & 6, but they may descend separately.
Son Line 3 STEWART b: ABT 1700 in Perthshire, Scotland
John STEWART in Ruchoais b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Son Line 4 STEWART b: ABT 1701 in Perthshire, Scotland
James STEWART in Coilantogle b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Son Line 5 STEWART b: ABT 1702 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Duncan STEWART in Drunkie (Invertrossachs) b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Monbreachy - shown on this 19th century map as "Monievreckie"
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Monbreachy - (shown by red circle) formerly located just west of Lake
of Menteith, now a forest reserve.
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Monbreachy (shown on the 19th century map above as "Monievrechie") is believed to derive from the Gaelic Monadh Bhreacaidh which means "speckled mount."
*** NOTE: Gartnafuaran Branch II contains a family of James Mor Stewart, tenant in Grodich who moved to Monbreachy.
This line is described in Stewarts of the South as:
James Stewart, the lineal branch son to Donald Dubh, late tacksman of Grodich, Glenfinglas, was a tacksman of Monbreachy, port parish, [which is the] Duke of Montrose's estate, Ld (Lordship) of Monteith - rent �250. He has four sons:
- Donald, who is a wright in Callander and has three sons who are all minors.
- Alexander, who is a tacksman of Auchyle, Port parish. He has four sons who are all minors. Rent �60
- Archibald, who is a cow feeder in Glasgow. He has three sons who are all minors.
- Charles, a natural son, is a sawyer in Callendar. He has four sons who are all minors. He is the most active of this family.
The above James was a very sensible man and imparted but little of it to his family except to the natural son.
James STEWART of Monbreachy b: ABT 1730 in Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland. James is described in Stewarts of the South as: "James
Stewart, the lineal branch son to Donald Dubh, late tacksman of Grodich,
Glenfinglas, was a tacksman of Monbreachy, port parish, [which is the] Duke of
Montrose's estate, Ld (Lordship) of Monteith - rent �250." In the Appendix
to Stewarts of the South he is listed as: "Mr James Stewart, Tacksman of Monvrechy, of the Ardvorlich family,
a decent, respectable and honourable character,
but has kept all his activity to himself, except one
natural son. �250. Duke of Montrose's property." James had the following
known children:
Donald STEWART in Callander b: ABT 1760 in Monbreachy, Menteith,
Perthshire, Scotland. Donald is described in Stewarts of the South
as "Donald, who is a wright in Callander and has three sons who are all
minors."
Alexander STEWART in Auchyle b: ABT 1765 in Monbreachy, Menteith,
Perthshire, Scotland. Alexander is described in Stewarts of the South as
"Alexander, who is a tacksman of Auchyle, Port parish. He has four sons who
are all minors. Rent �60." In the Appendix to Stewarts of the South
as: "Mr Alexander Stewart, his son (son
of the preceding James Stewart), tenant
in Auchyle, of the same family (Ardvolrich), very inferior to his father in point
[of] activity
and prudence, and a sottish coof. �60.
Duke of Montrose's property."
Archibald STEWART in Glasgow b: ABT 1770 in Monbreachy, Menteith,
Perthshire, Scotland. Archibald is described in Stewarts of the South
as: "Archibald, who is a cow feeder in Glasgow. He has three sons who are all
minors." James Stewart had relations with Catherine MACINTYRE and had the following natural child:
Charles STEWART in Callander b: 3/10 JUN 1760 in
Glenfinglas, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. Charles is described in Stewarts of the
South as: "Charles, a natural son, is a sawyer in Callendar. He
has four sons who are all minors. He is the most active of this
family."
Possible Family: Charles STEWART and Margaret STEWART
Janet STEWART, b/b 14/14 MAY 1787 in Groddich, Callander
Peter STEWART, bap 20 JUL 1794 in Glenfinglas, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
Alexander STEWART, b/b 3/6 OCT 1796 in Duart, Callander
Charles STEWART, b/b 22/24 JAN 1802 in Port of Menteith
John STEWART, b 12 JAN 1805 in Port of Menteith
Letter of Strathgartney
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Caution - this family appears nearly identical to Duncan Stewart in Ardcheanochdan of Glenbuckie Branch IX, Sliochd Gleanmagaolric.
This family is described in Stewarts of the South as:
Duncan Stewart, was tacksman of Letter, Lochcathrineside, in Callendar parish, which is the estate of Perth. He was brother to the above James (Line 1a above). His sons are:
- John Stewart, is a subtenant of Toighbaid, Barony of Lendrick, Callander parish, which was once part of the Perth estate, but now belongs to Sir Patrick Murray of Auchtertyre. John is a bachelor.
- Donald, his brother, is a cottager in Milton of Aberfoil. He has one son who is a minor.
- David, who is a shepherd to his uncle James Stewart,
- has one son who is a minor.
- Charles Stewart, a natural son, is a lotter at Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire. He has one son, who is a minor.
Possibly the Duncan Stewart in Larg, Auchnahard and Ardcheanochdan who m Agnes Stewart
Duncan STEWART in Lettir on Loch Katrine b: ABT 1735 in Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. According to Stewarts of the South, "Duncan
Stewart, was tacksman of Letter, Lochcathrineside, in Callendar parish, which
is the estate of Perth. He was brother to the above James (Line 1a above)."
MacGregor lists only John, Donald, and David as children of this family,
however it appears MacGregor has confused them with the nearly identical
contemporary family of Duncan Stewart in Ardcheanochdan. As the two properties
were adjacent and the family names nearly identical, the confusion is
understandable.
John STEWART in Toighbaid b: ABT 1775 in Letter of Strathgartney,
Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. John is described in Stewarts of the South
as: "John Stewart, is a subtenant of Toighbaid, Barony of Lendrick, Callander
parish, which was once part of the Perth estate, but now belongs to Sir
Patrick Murray of Auchtertyre. John is a bachelor." As this comment was
written ca 1815 then it's possible John could have married after 1815.
Donald STEWART in Milton of Aberfoyle b: ABT 1780 in Letter of
Strathgartney, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. Donald is described in
Stewarts of the South as: "Donald, [John's] brother, is a cottager in
Milton of Aberfoil. He has one son who is a minor."
David STEWART b: ABT 1785 in Letter of Strathgartney, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. David is described in Stewarts of the South
as: "David, who is a shepherd to his uncle James Stewart, has one son who is a
minor."Duncan had the following natural son by an unknown woman:
Charles STEWART b: ABT 1792 in Letter in Menteith, Port of Menteith,
Perthshire, Scotland. Charles is described in Stewarts of the South
as: "Charles Stewart, a natural son, is a lotter at Old Kilpatrick,
Dumbartonshire. He has one son, who is a minor."
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This family is described in Stewarts of the South as:
John Stewart late tacksman of Ruchoais, Buchanan parish, Stirlingshire, which is the Duke of Montrose's property. Lochlomondside called Craigrostain claimed once by Rob Roy Macgregor. His sons are:
- David, a cottager in Aberfoil He has one son who is a minor.
- Walter Stewart, who is a gardener in Glasgow He has three sons who are minors.
- Charles, a journeyman gardener in Do ["ditto" = Glasgow]. He has two sons who are minors.
John STEWART in Ruchoais b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland. John
is described in Stewarts of the South as: "John Stewart late tacksman of
Ruchoais, Buchanan parish, Stirlingshire, which is the Duke of Montrose's
property. Lochlomondside called Craigrostain claimed once by Rob Roy Macgregor."
John was father of:
David STEWART b: ABT 1765 in Ruchoais, Buchanan, Stirlingshire,
Scotland. David is described in Stewarts of the South as: "David,
a cottager in Aberfoil He has one son who is a minor."
Son STEWART b: AFT 1800 in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Scotland
Walter STEWART b: ABT 1770 in Ruchoais, Buchanan, Stirlingshire,
Scotland. Walter is described in Stewarts of the South as:
"Walter Stewart, who is a gardener in Glasgow He has three sons who are
minors."
Son STEWART b: AFT 1800 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Son STEWART b: ABT 1805 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Son STEWART b: ABT 1810 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Charles STEWART b: ABT 1775 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Charles
is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Charles, a journeyman
gardener in Do ["ditto" = Glasgow]. He has two sons who are minors."
Son STEWART b: AFT 1800 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Son STEWART b: ABT 1810 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Coilantogle
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This family is described in Stewarts of the South as:
Alexander Stewart, known by the name of Lord Glasgow at Callander where he has some houses. He was once a grocer in Glasgow. He is both ignorant and purse proud. He is son to James Stewart, late tenant of Cuilanleogale in Callander parish on the Earl of Murray's estate. He has no family. He is cousin to James Ban, a man of different turn of mind.
James STEWART in Coilantogle b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland.
James is mentioned in the following reference in Stewarts of the South
pertaining to his son, Alexander: "Alexander Stewart, known by the name of Lord
Glasgow at Callander where he has some houses. He was once a grocer in Glasgow.
He is both ignorant and purse proud. He is son to James Stewart, late tenant of
Cuilanleogale in Callander parish on the Earl of Murray's estate."
Alexander "Lord Glasgow" STEWART b: ABT 1770 in Coilantogle, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. Alexander is described in Stewarts of the South
as: "Alexander Stewart, known by the name of Lord Glasgow at Callander where
he has some houses. He was once a grocer in Glasgow. He is both ignorant and
purse proud. He is son to James Stewart, late tenant of Cuilanleogale in
Callander parish on the Earl of Murray's estate. He has no family. He is
cousin to James Ban*, a man of different turn of mind."See below for a research lead on this branch.
Drunkie (Invertrossachs)
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Drunkie is the old name for the settlement now known as Invertrossachs. It was located on the south shore of Loch Venacher in the parish of Port of Menteith.
Stewarts of the South makes an error in the numbering of the lines of this family and repeats repeats 4 Line. We have corrected this family to be 5 Line.
This family is described in Stewarts of the South as:
Alexander Stewart son to Duncan Stewart late tenant of ?Drunky, Port parish, Lordship of Menteith, now the property of Mr. Hunter in Edinburgh. He (Alexander) is a grocer in Glasgow. He has
- three sons in good circumstances; one of them is a student of Divinity.
Duncan STEWART in Drunkie b: ABT 1735 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Duncan is mentioned in the following reference in Stewarts of the South
which pertains to his son, Alexander: "Alexander Stewart son to Duncan Stewart
late tenant of ?Drunky, Port parish, Lordship of Menteith, now the property of
Mr. Hunter in Edinburgh."
Alexander STEWART b: ABT 1765 in Drunkie, Strathgartney, Port of
Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland. Alexander is described in Stewarts of
the South as: "Alexander Stewart son to Duncan Stewart late tenant of Drunky,
Port parish, Lordship of Menteith, now the property of Mr. Hunter in
Edinburgh. He (Alexander) is a grocer in Glasgow. He has three sons in good
circumstances; one of them is a student of Divinity."
Son STEWART b: ABT 1795 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. This unknown son
is described in Stewarts of the South as a "student of Divinity."
Son STEWART b: ABT 1800 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
Son STEWART b: ABT 1805 in Glasgow, Lanark, ScotlandStewarts of the South erroneously accounts for this line as 5 Line after having repeated 4 Line. We have corrected this family to be 6 Line.
This family is described in Stewarts of the South as:
James Stewart had an uncle Alexander Stewart, commonly called Grudairgorrach. He (Alexander) was a Lieutenant in Colonel Stewart Invernenty's Regiment in the year 1745. He (James or Alexander?) left one son
- James who has two sons, who are slate quarriers on the Isle of Bute. His two sons are:
- David, who has four sons who are minors.
- James, who has four sons who are minors.
This finishes Sliochd Alastair Oaig.
Lieut. Alexander Grudairgorrach STEWART b: ABT 1700 in Perthshire,
Scotland. Alexander is described in Stewarts of the South as
follows: "James Stewart had an uncle Alexander Stewart, commonly called
Grudairgorrach. He (Alexander) was a Lieutenant in Colonel Stewart Invernenty's
Regiment in the year 1745." He was father of:
James STEWART b: ABT 1730 in Perthshire, Scotland. James is
described in Stewarts of the South as: "James who has two sons, who are
slate quarriers on the Isle of Bute."
Alexander STEWART b: ABT 1760 in Perthshire, Scotland. Alexander is
suggested by onomastics only. He is not mentioned in Stewarts of the
South and is presumed to have died in childhood.
David STEWART b: ABT 1765 in Perthshire, Scotland. David is described
in Stewarts of the South as a slate quarrier in Bute with four minor
sons.
James STEWART b: ABT 1770 in Perthshire, Scotland. James is described
in Stewarts of the South as being a slate quarrier in Bute with four
minor sons.
James STEWART b ca 1685 married on 30 JUN 1715 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet MCKEOUN b: ABT 1695 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. They had the following family:
Donald STEWART b: 13 JAN 1716 in Corichrombie, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland. Donald's mother's name appears as "McIarmin" in our
OPR transcriptions.
Bettrice STEWART b: 4 NOV 1718 in Blairgarry, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland
Duncan STEWART, b: 10 APR 1719 in Culinlogle, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland. Duncan's mother's name appears as "Mclean".
Mary STEWART b: 28 FEB 1721 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland.
Mary's mother's name appears as "McKermin" .
Mary's exact place of birth is not listed in the OPR.
Catharine STEWART b: 17 APR 1721 in Culinlogle, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland. Catharine's mother's name appears as "Mcenan". Given her dates it seems likely that she
is a twin to Mary. James STEWART, b:
30 NOV 1726 in Blairgarry, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland.
James' mother's name appears as "McCermiak"
Alexander STEWART b: ABT 1 DEC 1728 in Culnagrain, Port of Menteith,
Perthshire, Scotland.
Walter STEWART b: 25 FEB 1730 in Milntown of Strathgartney, Callander,
Perthshire, Scotland. Walter's mother's name appears as "McFrmin"
*Alexander "Lord Glasgow" Stewart, above, is said to be the cousin of "James Ban." This James Ban has not been identified. He is presumed to be a James Ban Stewart mentioned elsewhere in Stewarts of the South and may be a maternal cousin.
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There are no births listed in the Callendar OPR in Grodich with a father named Donald. Thus, though Donald may have owned Grodich he was either residing elsewhere when his children were born or none of his children are recorded in the Callander OPR. An excellent candidate for Donald Duibh Stewart in Grodich is:
Donald STEWART married on 31 DEC 1734 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet BUCHANAN b: ABT 1712 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland. They had the following children:
James STEWART b: 23 SEP 1735 in Trean of Leny, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland
John STEWART b: 3 JAN 1737 in Ballimenoch (of Leny), Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland
Margaret STEWART b: 20 JAN 1740 in Greenock, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
Elisabeth STEWART b: 23 MAY 1742 in Greenock, Callander, Perthshire,
Scotland
Donald STEWART b: 27 MAY 1745 in Kirktown, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
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