James Stirling1

#397, (1805 - 1891)
FatherAlexander Stirling1 (1742 - 1826)
MotherMargaret McLaren1 (s 1770 - )
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart
William Reid & Lilias Sharp - collapsible 5-generation descendant chart
Michael Stirling & Elizabeth Monteith - collapsible 6-generation descendant chart
Ancestors of James Stirling Kinross
James Stirling
1805 - 1891
James Stirling
1805 - 1891

Children of James Stirling and Mary Reid

Life Events

BirthJames Stirling was born on 13 Jun 1805 in Craighead, Dunblane, Perthshire.1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 16 Jun 1805 in Dunblane, Perthshire.1
James Stirling
1805 birth & baptism
Dunblane parish register
(Heir) WillHe was mentioned in the trust disposition and deed of settlement of his father Alexander Stirling dated 21 Aug 1823 in Dunblane. James, third son of the present marriage, was bequeathed the tack and possession and full stocking of Craighead. If James was to die before the end of the tack, it would pass to his immediate younger brother Peter. James was underage, so it was to be managed by his mother. James was also to receive the remainder of the household furniture and plenishing. The residue of the estate was to be divided among six children, including James and Peter, of the present marriage, with sons receiving double the share of daughters.2 
MarriageJames Stirling married Mary Reid, daughter of John Reid and Elizabeth Graham, on 16 May 1829 in Dunblane.
The register noted they were both of this parish. The actual marriage information was not recorded, so this may be a date of banns.1
Stirling and Reid entry in the Dunblane parish register
Voters' ListJames Stirling appeared on the electoral roll in 1832 in Dunblane. He was a tenant farmer with a farm and lands at Craighead.3 
Voters' ListHe appeared on the electoral roll in 1837 in Dunblane. He was a farmer in Craighead.4 
1841 CensusJames and Mary Stirling appeared on the 1841 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Craighead, Wester Feddall. James was 30 years old, a farmer, and born in Perthshire. Mary was 30 and born in Perthshire. The Stirling children in the household were Elizabeth (11), Alexander (9), John (7), and Mary (3). Also there were John Reid (20, clerk, probably Mary's brother), 2 agricultural labourers, & 3 female servants. [Note: in the 1841 census, ages were rounded down and relationships were not recorded].5 
1851 CensusJames and Mary appeared on the 1851 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Craighead. James was 44, born in Dunblane, and was a farmer of 74 acres employing 2 servants. Mary was 44 and born in Dunblane. Their children were Elizabeth (19, house employment), Alexander (17, farm work), Mary (12, scholar), James (8, scholar), and John (4). Also there were a house servant and two farm servants.6 
1861 CensusJames and Mary appeared on the 1861 Census of Dunblane, Perthshire, at Nether Cambushinnie. James was a farmer of 255 acres employing 2 men and 3 women, age 55, and born in Ardoch. Mary was 55 and born in Ardoch. Their children at home were James (18, farmer) and John William (14, scholar). Also there were 3 domestic servants, an agricultural labourer, and a ploughman. The house had 5 rooms with windows.7 
(Witness) Marriage James Stirling witnessed the marriage of his brother-in-law Thomas Reid and Christian Buchanan King on 5 Jun 1861 in Earn Farm, Kilmadock, Perthshire.8,9 
1871 CensusJames Stirling and Mary Reid appeared on the 1871 Census of Ardoch, Perthshire, at Netherton of Cambushinnie House. James was 65, born in Ardoch, and was a farmer of 24 acres employing 5 labourers. Mary was 65 and born in Ardoch. With them were their son John W (24), 2 domestic servants, and 2 farm servants.10 
1881 CensusJames and Mary appeared on the 1881 Census of Ardoch, Perthshire, at Nether Cambushinnie. James was 75, the joint owner of 400 acres arable employing 4 men & 3 women, and was born in Dunblane. Mary was 75, a farmer's wife, and born in Dunblane. With them was their daughter Mary (43, visitor, farmer's wife), and 2 general servants.11 
Gravestone James erected a monument at Ardoch cemetery for his parents and his son. The transcription reads:
1883
erected by
James Stirlng
Netherton of Cambushinnie
as a memento
of loving regard and esteem
for his parents
Alexander Stirling
and
Margaret McLaren
also for his son
John Reid.12

Alexander Stirling & Margaret McLaren
(photo by Andy Candlish, 2005)
WillJames Stirling wrote a will dated 11 Aug 1887. Recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Perth 10 Aug 1891.13 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Mary died on 28 Dec 1889.14  
1891 CensusJames Stirling appeared on the 1891 Census of Ardoch, Perthshire, at Nether Cambushinnie. James was a widower, 85, farmer & employer. His house had 6 rooms with windows and there were 2 domestic servants and 1 farm servant.
Enumerated with him was his son John W (45, farmer) and granddaughter Agnes Thomas Stirling (22, housekeeper). The rest of John's family was at neighbouring Knoxfauld. [Agnes was the daughter of Alexander]15 
DeathJames died on 30 May 1891 in Netherton of Cambushinnie, Ardoch, Perthshire.
Information from register: James Stirling, farmer, widower of Mary Reid, died at 5h 35m PM, male, age 85, parents Alexander Stirling, farmer (deceased) & Margaret Stirling maiden surname MacLaren (dec'd). The informant was his son John Stirling.16 
Newspaper Published 2 Jun 1891 in the Dundee Courier.

At Nether Cambushinnie, Dunblane,on the 30th ult., James Stirling, in the 86th year of his age.17
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 25 Aug 1891.
STIRLING, James - 25 August 1891 - Confirmation of James Stirling, Farmer, Nether Cambushinnie, Parish of Ardoch, County of Perth, who died 30 May 1891, at Nether Cambushinnie, testate, granted at Dunblane, to Walter Reid, Farmer, Craigarnhall, & John William Stirling, Farmer, Knoxfauld, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 11 Auguat 1887, & recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Perth, 10 August 1891. Value of Estate £1861.3s.6d.13 
GravestoneThe gravestone in Muthill Ardoch Churchyard, Perthshire, reads:
In memory of
James Stirling
Nether Cambushinie
who died 29th May 1891 aged 89 years
and Mary Reid his wife
who died 28th December 1889
aged 85 years
their son Alexander
who died at Kippendavie Main
27th August 1884 aged 62 years.18
James Stirling & Mary Reid & son Alexander
close up view of Stirling & Reid stone
photo by John Betts, 2013
Last Edited27 Sep 2014

Citations

  1. [S161] Microfilm of the Old Parochial Register of Dunblane, Perthshire, 1653-1859 (Family History Library, 1040065 & 1040066).
  2. [S459] Testament Testamentar of Alexander Stirling of Craighead, 21 August 1823, proved in the Dunblane Sheriff Court, 6 November 1826 (Family History Library, film #0484986).
  3. [S1415] 1832 Perthshire Electoral Rolls, transcribed, viewed at caledonianconnections.com.
  4. [S346] Register of Voters, Dunblane, County of Perth, 1837, transcribed by Duncan Mackenzie, March 2000.
  5. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane Q S Ardoch, ed 1, page 12.
  6. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263), Dunblane.
  7. [S152] 1861 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane (Ardoch).
  8. [S742] Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement & Inventory of Thomas Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 25 Jan 1898 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  9. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Thomas Reid & Christina B King, #1861/362/8.
  10. [S1207] Online index to the 1871 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Ardoch (328B), ED 3, Page 9."
  11. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), Vol 328-B, ed 3, p 9.
  12. [S1497] Photograph of the Alexander Stirling & Margaret McLaren gravestone at Dunblane churchyard, taken by Andy Candlish, 2005.
  13. [S402] Scottish Wills Confirmations and Inventories (n.p.: n.pub., 1876-1930), on fiche at FHL.
  14. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Mary Stirling, #1889/328B/12.
  15. [S257] 1891 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Ardoch.
  16. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Ardoch 1891 328B/10.
  17. [S2728] Dundee Courier, James Stirling death, 2 June 1891, Page 8. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
  18. [S1501] Photograph of the James Stirling & Mary Reid gravestone at Muthill Ardoch Churchyard, taken by Andy Candlish, 2005.
  19. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Thomas Kinross & Mary Stirling, 1860.