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The Tulloch Stewarts were a cadet branch of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich.  Please refer to the Ardvorlich page for a full introduction.

V Branch - The Tulloch Stewarts

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The Tulloch Stewarts are named for their residence in Balquhidder parish.  They descend from the Ardvorlich family in an unknown way, but probably as a cadet branch of the "Flint" Stewarts in Lednascridan.  They are described in Stewarts of the South as:

The Tulloch Stewarts, on Sir John Murray's estate at Balquidder, are brothers to the Flints.  Toun Drummadich bought by Sir John (Murray?) from the Perth family is said to belong in ancient times to a family of the name of Ross, [although] I cant say whither of Kinfauns or Craigie near Perth.

From this reference it is presumed that the patriarchs of the Tulloch and Flint branches were brothers, but just how far back those fraternal patriarchs are has not been identified.

The Other Tulloch

Researchers of this family are cautioned in that there is another property named Tulloch in Perthshire, also held by a family of Stewarts, located in Blair Atholl.  The Stewarts of Tulloch in Blair Atholl are descended from the Stewarts of Fincastle and are no relation at all to the Tulloch Stewarts on this page or to any branch of the Stewarts of Balquhidder.  Researchers need to be careful when coming across documents pertaining to any Stewarts in Tulloch to make sure they pertain to the correct family.

Robert STEWART of Tulloch, probably b abt 1600.  Alive in 1644. Robert is the subject of a renunciation by Robert Stewart in Tulloch to John Earl of Atholl, for the lands of Auchintaychonittie (adjacent to Glenogle) and Ballinluig (east side of Glenogle), possessed by Robert Stewart and his sub-tenants.  Dated 15 JUN 1644, Dunkeld.

1. Son STEWART of Tulloch, b ABT 1630 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland

   1. Son STEWART of Tulloch b: ABT 1660 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  No such person has been identified in records.  He is suggested as the father of:

      1. "Alexander" STEWART of Tulloch b: ABT 1690 in Tulloch Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  No documentary evidence has been found for his existence. He is suggested by onomastics only.  He is suggested as the father of:

         1. Dougald STEWART of Tulloch b: ABT 1720 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Dougald's exact birth record has not been identified, though it is believed that he inherited Tulloch from his father in whose family it is believed the property had been held for several generations. Dougall is recorded in Stewarts of the South as "Dougald Stewart, late of Tulloch" and father of John Stewart in Aloa and Duncan Stewart in Ledcreich. Thus, Dougall had died before Stewarts of the South was written, ca. 1815. Dougald's wife was cited as a witness in the 1764 paternity trial of Robert Stewart in Lednascridan.  This could imply that Dougald may have been dead as early as 1764 otherwise, as head of the family, he may have been a preferred witness.  The OPR data shown here is not confirmed but represents the only excellent match and thus is probably correct. OPR baptismal data indicates that Dougall Stewart married Margaret MCGREGOR, although no record of their marriage has been found. 
            1. Dougald's descendants are presented as Line 1 below.
         2. John STEWART in Tulloch b: ABT 1725 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  John is described in Stewarts of the South as "John Stewart, late tenant of Tulloch", but his exact relationship to the family is not given. However, John is also cited as a witness in the 1764 paternity trial of Robert Stewart in Lednascridan, in which John is described as a brother of Dougal Stewart in Tulloch. John is described in Stewarts of the South as having two sons: one a soldier, and the other a bleacher in Campsie, but these sons are not named.
            1. John's descendants are presented as Line 2 below.
         3. Son STEWART b: ABT 1728 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Stewarts of the South lists a James and Peter Stewart among the extended family of Dougald Stewart of Tulloch, but does not indicate the nature of their relationship. It would appear that they are most likely nephews by a brother of Dougald's whom the author either didn't know or omitted.
            1. This unknown son's descendants are presented as Line 2 below.
         4. James STEWART b: ABT 1730 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  James is described in Stewarts of the South as: "James Stewart, brother to Dougald Stewart of Tulloch (Line 1 above), Balquhidder, left three sons who are all in Glasgow in the Manufacturing line and all of them in good circumstances."
            1. James' descendants are presented as Line 2 below.
      2. Son STEWART b: ABT 1700 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Stewarts of the South shows 3-Line of the Stewarts of Tulloch descending in an unknown manner from the progenitor of the family.  Given that there are only three lines of this family and that 1-Line and 2-Line are shown as sibling lines, then, in the absence of other evidence, it makes sense for now to account for 3-Line as a first-cousin line.  Thus we are showing Robert Stewart and Duncan Stewart of 3-Line (below) as first cousins of Dougald Stewart in Tulloch (1-Line, above).
         1. Robert STEWART b: ABT 1730 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Robert is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Robert Stewart left one son, John, a shoemaker in Callandar."
            1. Robert's descendants are presented as Line 3 below.
         2. Duncan STEWART in Clachglas of Glenbuckie b: ABT 1735 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan Stewart, late tacksman of Clachglass, Glenbuckie, left two sons." Census and baptismal records for Duncan's grandchildren would indicate that this family did not follow customary naming patterns. The fact that Duncan named his two sons David and Duncan is unusual as these names were considered to be Gaelic substitute names for each other and thus synonymous. This is further indication that this family did not follow customary naming patterns. As Duncan effectively named both his sons after himself, it may indicate that they had different mothers, but this is merely speculation. 
            1. Duncan's descendants are presented as Line 3 below.

1 line - Dougald Stewart of Tulloch

1. John Stewart at Alloa, who is in the employment of the Steens of Kilbeagie, was son to the deceased Dougald Stewart, late tacksman of Tulloch.  John has no sons.
2. John Stewart, his nephew, is a shepherd at Tulloch. He has one son who is a minor. John was son to Duncan Stewart, a late tacksman at Ledchrich, Braes of Balquhidder.
3. Duncan Stewart, his brother, who is a shoemaker in Campsie.
4. James Stewart, their brother, has gone to America.

Dougald STEWART of Tulloch b: ABT 1720 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Dougald's exact birth record has not been identified, though it is believed that he inherited Tulloch from his father in whose family it is believed the property had been held for several generations. Dougall is recorded in Stewarts of the South as "Dougald Stewart, late of Tulloch" and father of John Stewart in Aloa and Duncan Stewart in Ledcreich. Thus, Dougall had died before Stewarts of the South was written, ca. 1815. Dougald's wife was cited as a witness in the 1764 paternity trial of Robert Stewart in Lednascridan.  This could imply that Dougald may have been dead as early as 1764 otherwise, as head of the family, he may have been a preferred witness.  The OPR data shown here is not confirmed but represents the only excellent match and thus is probably correct. OPR baptismal data indicates that Dougall Stewart married Margaret MCGREGOR, although no record of their marriage has been found.  They had the following children:

1. Alexander STEWART b: ABT 3 JAN 1753 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Alexander is not mentioned in Stewarts of the South and thus is presumed to have died young.
2. Mary STEWART b: ABT 23 JUL 1755 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
3. John STEWART , in Aloa b: ABT 4 MAR 1758 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  John was described as having "no sons" but he may have had daughters.
4. Duncan STEWART , in Ledcreich and Invercarnaig b: ABT 10 MAY 1760 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  According to Stewarts of the South, Duncan resided in Ledcreich, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland and he d. bef 1815. However OPR data shows his residences at the time of his children's births as being Invercarnaig and Blarcreich. Whether Stewarts of the South is in error on the location or whether Duncan lived in all three places is not known. The OPR data shown here is not confirmed but represents an excellent match. According to OPR data, Duncan Stewart married on 17 DEC 1783 in Balquhidder and 2 JAN 1784 in Callander parish to Margaret MCGREGOR b: ABT 1760 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland.  (Duncan of Balquhidder parish and Margaret from Callander parish).  They had the following children:
   1. Dougal STEWART b: ABT 27 FEB 1785 in Invercarnaig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Dougal is not mentioned in Stewarts of the South and is presumed to have died young.
   2. Alexander STEWART b: ABT 30 JUL 1788 in Invercarnaig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Alexander is not mentioned in Stewarts of the South and is presumed to have died young.
   3. John STEWART , in Tulloch b: ABT 15 FEB 1788 in Invercarnaig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  John is described in Stewarts of the South as being "a shepherd in Tulloch". He married on 23 DEC 1813 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland to Margaret STEWART (both in this parish). Her birth family is unknown.  They had the following family:
      1. Duncan STEWART b: ABT 14 APR 1814 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Duncan is mentioned in Stewarts of the South as being a son of minor age.
      2. Margaret STEWART b: ABT 6 DEC 1817 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
      3. Robert STEWART b: ABT 15 SEP 1819 in Stronslany, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
   4. Alexander STEWART b: ABT 30 JUL 1788 in Invercarnaig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Alexander is not mentioned in Stewarts of the South and is presumed to have died young.
   5. Mary STEWART b: ABT 29 AUG 1790 in Invercarnaig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
   6. Duncan STEWART , in Campsie b: ABT 2 JUN 1793 in Blarcreich, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as being a shoemaker in Campsie, Stirling, Scotland. Stewarts of the South mentions no children prior to 1815.
   7. James STEWART b: ABT 1796 in Blarcreich or Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  No OPR record has been found for him. James is described in Stewarts of the South as having "gone to America." It is possible that Stewarts of the South may have his name incorrect and he may be identical with either of the earlier sons, Dougal or Alexander, however Stewarts of the South does list him last.
5. Elisabeth STEWART b: ABT 10 DEC 1762 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland

2 line

John Stewart, late tenant of Tulloch, Balquhidder, left two sons:

1. The one is a soldier.
2. The other is a bleacher in Campsie.

Both of them have a family of sons.

(The relationship between John Stewart above and the next three listings is not indicated in the original letter. However, it would appear that James and Peter are sons of another brother of Dougald which the author has omitted.)

1. James Stewart, late tenant of Wester Invernenty, Braes of Balquhidder, on the estate of the late Reverend Mr Stewart, had four sons who are all undertakers of road and other works about Glasgow.
2. Peter Stewart in Gartmore Parish has four sons who are minors.

3 James Stewart, brother to Dougald Stewart of Tulloch (Line 1 above), Balquhidder, left three sons who are all in Glasgow in the Manufacturing line and all of them in good circumstances.

John STEWART , in Tulloch b: ABT 1725 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  John is described in Stewarts of the South as "John Stewart, late tenant of Tulloch", but his exact relationship to the family is not given. However, John is also cited as a witness in the 1764 paternity trial of Robert Stewart in Lednascridan, in which John is described as a brother of Dougal Stewart in Tulloch. John is described in Stewarts of the South as having two sons: one a soldier, and the other a bleacher in Campsie, but these sons are not named.

1. Son STEWART, a soldier, b ABT 1755

   1. several sons

2. Son STEWART, a bleacher in Campsie, b. ABT 1760

   1. several sons

Son STEWART b: ABT 1728 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Stewarts of the South lists a James and Peter Stewart among the extended family of Dougald Stewart of Tulloch, but does not indicate the nature of their relationship. It would appear that they are most likely nephews by a brother of Dougald's whom the author either didn't know or omitted.

1. James STEWART , in Wester Invernenty b: ABT 1760 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  James is described in Stewarts of the South as: "James Stewart, late tenant of Wester Invernenty, Braes of Balquhidder, on the estate of the late Reverend Mr Stewart, had four sons who are all undertakers of road and other works about Glasgow."

   1. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a road undertaker

   2. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a road undertaker

   3. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a road undertaker

   4. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a road undertaker

2. Peter STEWART , in Gartmore b: ABT 1765 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Peter is mentioned in Stewarts of the South as: "Peter Stewart in Gartmore Parish has four sons who are minors."

   1. Son STEWART, a minor in 1815

   2. Son STEWART, a minor in 1815

   3. Son STEWART, a minor in 1815

   4. Son STEWART, a minor in 1815

James STEWART b: ABT 1730 in Tulloch, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  James is described in Stewarts of the South as: "James Stewart, brother to Dougald Stewart of Tulloch (Line 1 above), Balquhidder, left three sons who are all in Glasgow in the Manufacturing line and all of them in good circumstances."

1. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a manufacturer

2. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a manufacturer

3. Son STEWART in Glasgow, a manufacturer

3 line

1. Robert Stewart left one son, John, a shoemaker in Callandar.
2. Duncan Stewart, late tacksman of Clachglass, Glenbuckie, left two sons.
   1. David Stewart, Moss laird, Summerline flanders moss.  He has three sons, all at home.
   2. Duncan Stewart, of Kirklind Flanders Moss, has four sons who are labourers about himself.

Son STEWART b: ABT 1700 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Stewarts of the South shows 3-Line of the Stewarts of Tulloch descending in an unknown manner from the progenitor of the family.  Given that there are only three lines of this family and that 1-Line and 2-Line are shown as sibling lines, then, in the absence of other evidence, it makes sense for now to account for 3-Line as a first-cousin line.  Thus we are showing Robert Stewart and Duncan Stewart of 3-Line (below) as first cousins of Dougald Stewart in Tulloch (1-Line, above).

1. Robert STEWART b: ABT 1730 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Robert is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Robert Stewart left one son, John, a shoemaker in Callandar."  Robert was the father of:
   1. John STEWART b: ABT 1760 in Perthshire, Scotland.  John is mentioned in Stewarts of the South in the following reference to his father: "Robert Stewart left one son, John, a shoemaker in Callandar."  John's birth record has not been identified.
2. Duncan STEWART , in Clachglas of Glenbuckie b: ABT 1735 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan Stewart, late tacksman of Clachglass, Glenbuckie, left two sons." Census and baptismal records for Duncan's grandchildren would indicate that this family did not follow customary naming patterns. The fact that Duncan named his two sons David and Duncan is unusual as these names were considered to be Gaelic substitute names for each other and thus synonymous. This is further indication that this family did not follow customary naming patterns. As Duncan effectively named both his sons after himself, it may indicate that they had different mothers, but this is merely speculation.  Duncan was the father of:
   1. David STEWART b: 1768 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  David is described in Stewarts of the South as: "David Stewart, Moss laird, Summerline flanders moss. He has three sons, all at home." Fortunately there is only one David Stewart listed in the 1814 Moss Census as residing in Summerline which allows us to identify David and his family with confidence. No birth record has been found for David. David and his wife are recorded at the time of their marriage as being "both of this parish" (Balquhidder). The Moss Census indicates they moved to the Moss about 1784 from Balquhidder. In 1814 they are recorded as possessing 1 cat, 2 chickens and 1 cow.  David married on 29 NOV 1788 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland to Janet MCGREGOR b: ABT 1768 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  They had the following family:
      1. James STEWART b: ABT 15 NOV 1789 in Wester Auchtow, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
      2. Christian STEWART b: 1791 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Christian is described in the 1814 Moss Census as having died in 1791 at the age of 3 months.
      3. Christian STEWART b: ABT 19 MAR 1793 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland
      4. Daniel STEWART b: ABT 5 JUL 1795 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.  Daniel is described in the 1814 Moss Census has having been born in 1791 and having died in infancy. His baptism was recorded in 1795. It seems most likely that the Moss Census has his date of death incorrect. Otherwise there would have to have been two Daniels who both died as children, but the Moss Census mentions only one.
      5. Margaret STEWART b: ABT 14 SEP 1797 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
      6. John STEWART b: ABT 3 MAR 1799 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
      7. Catherine STEWART b: ABT 10 MAY 1801 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.  Catherine is described in the 1814 Moss Census has having died in 1801 at 9 months of age.
      8. Robert STEWART b: ABT 12 SEP 1802 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
      9. David STEWART b: ABT 24 MAR 1805 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
      10. Janet STEWART b: ABT 17 JUL 1808 in Summerline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.  Janet is described in the 1814 Moss Census as having died in 1809 at 9 months of age.
   2. Duncan STEWART b: 1775 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland.  Duncan is described in Stewarts of the South as: "Duncan Stewart, of Kirkline Flanders Moss, has four sons who are labourers about himself. " Fortunately there is only one Duncan listed in the 1814 Moss Census as residing in Kirkline who also happens to have four sons (the second James is likely an error) which allows us to identify Duncan and his family with confidence. The Moss Census indicates that Duncan and his family moved to the Moss about 1810 from Callander. In 1814 they are recorded as possessing 1 cat, 2 chickens, 2 cows, 1 horse, 1 harrow, 1 plough, and 1 cart.  Duncan married on 18 JAN 1801 AND 29 DEC 1802 in Crieff and Callander, Perthshire, Scotland to Agnes\Ann MCGREGOR b: 1783 in Perthshire, Scotland.  They had the following children all of whom were alive in 1814:
      1. Alexander STEWART b: ABT 2 NOV 1799 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
      2. Mary STEWART b: ABT 12 FEB 1806 in Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
      3. James STEWART b: ABT 4 JUN 1807 in Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland
      4. Archibald STEWART b: ABT 6 AUG 1809 in Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland
      5. Jannet STEWART b: ABT 14 DEC 1809 in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
      6. James STEWART b: 1810 in Scotland.  The 1814 Moss Census shows Duncan Stewart and Agnes McGregor with two sons named James, ages 7 and 5, however no baptismal record has been found for the younger of these. This anomaly is as yet unexplained. It's possible that the enumerator or transcriber made an error.
      7. John STEWART b: ABT 16 FEB 1812 in Kirkline Moss, Blair Drummond, Kincardine by Doune, Perthshire, Scotland

Research Leads

15 JUN 1644 - renunciation by Robert Stewart in Tulloch to John Earl of Atholl, for the lands of Auchintaychonittie (sic adjacent to Glenogle) and Ballinluig (east side of Glenogle), possessed by Robert Stewart and his sub-tenants.  Dated 15 JUN 1644, Dunkeld. (Settlements of Western Perthshire p64).  These lands were later granted in 1656 to Robert Stewart in Glenogle.

The following family likely belongs to the Stewarts of Tulloch above, but given the sketchy details presented in Stewarts of the South we cannot make a confident match.  The best match above appears to be 2 Line.

John STEWART and Janet STEWART in Cuill, Tulloch and Edinchip.  Married 02 MAR 1793 in Balquhidder. (May be the same John Stewart who married Janet Bowie above.)

1. Christian STEWART, bap. 31 AUG 1794 in second lot of Tullich.  Christian married on 4 DEC 1813 in Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland to Donald STEWART in Lianach, son of Patrick Stewart in Lianach and his second wife Katherine Ferguson, of the family of the Stewarts of Strone (Glenbuckie VI).

2. Janet STEWART, bap. 08 NOV 1795 in second lot of Tullich

3. Margaret STEWART, bap. 16 JAN 1799 in second lot of Tullich

4. Patric STEWART, bap. 30 JUL 1804 in Tullich

5. Alexander STEWART, bap. 2 JUL 1805 in Cuill

6. Anny? STEWART, bap. 4 OCT 1807 in Edinchip

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