Mary Reid1

#398, (1805 - 1889)
FatherJohn Reid1 (1775 - 1855)
MotherElizabeth Graham1 (1780 - 1867)
RelationshipsGreat-granddaughter of James Graham
Granddaughter of William Reid
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
Mary Reid (Mrs Stirling)
1805 - 1889
Mary Reid (Mrs Stirling)
1805 - 1889

Children of Mary Reid and James Stirling

Life Events

Photograph2
label on the rear:
4 GENERATIONS STIRLING FAMILY, CAMBUSHINNIE
Research Note This photograph was inscribed many years later. Mary Reid would definitely have been "a Stirling in Cambushinnie" but who are the others? I would also like to hear from anyone who can date the photo from clothing, hairstyles, etc. 
BirthMary Reid was born on 3 Mar 1805 in Wester Feddal, Dunblane, Perthshire.
Mother's name not included; no baptism date given.1
Mary Reid
1805 birth in the Dunblane parish register
MarriageShe married James Stirling, son of Alexander Stirling and Margaret McLaren, on 16 May 1829 in Dunblane, Perthshire.
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
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].3 
(Heir) WillMary Reid was named an heir in the will of John Reid dated 21 Apr 1849. Daughter Mary wife of James Stirling Farmer at Craighead was bequeathed £100 Sterling.4
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.5 
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.6 
Photograph A four generation photograph taken by Alexander Crowe, photographer in Stirling in 1863. The stamped receipt indicated that they purchased 5 copies in Gilt Frames for £3/14 and 12 Cartes de Visite for 15/-.7
The photo was labelled later by Jessie L Reid:
Right to left [sic] Four Generations
Mrs Stirling Craighead Braco (Grandmother)
Mrs Kinross Gannochan Braco (daughter of above)
Mrs Reid, my grandmother, Park of Keir Dunblane (Gr Grandmother)
Miss Kinross (now Mrs Kyle, Tayport) daughter of Mrs Kinross
(Heir) WillMary Reid was named an heir in the will of Elizabeth Graham dated 5 Mar 1867. Daughter Mrs Mary Reid or Stirling was to receive a legacy of 19 pounds 10 shillings Sterling.8 
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.9 
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.10 
DeathMary died on 28 Dec 1889 in Netherton of Cambushinnie, Ardoch, Perthshire.
Details from certificate: Mary Stirling, age 84, died at 3h 40m PM, parents John Reid farmer (deceased) & Elisabeth Reid maiden surname Graham (dec'd); informant John N (or M??) Stirling.11 
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.12
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. [S1471] E-mails from John Chisholm to J Kolthammer.
  3. [S154] 1841 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane Q S Ardoch, ed 1, page 12.
  4. [S1486] Assignation & Deed of Settlement of John Reid of Park of Keir, 21 April 1849, proved in the Dunblane Sheriff Court, 27 June 1855 (Family History Library, Film #0484991).
  5. [S153] 1851 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, film #1042263), Dunblane.
  6. [S152] 1861 Census for Scotland (Family History Library, microfilm), Dunblane (Ardoch).
  7. [S1502] Photograph of Mrs Reid, Mrs Stirling, Mrs Kinross and Miss Kinross, taken by Alexander Crowe, 33 Murray Place, Stirling, 1863 (John Chisholm, 2008).
  8. [S741] Testament and Inventory of Elizabeth Graham or Reid, Perthshire Sheriff Court, 3 Aug 1867 (Scottish Documents.com, images).
  9. [S1207] Online index to the 1871 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Ardoch (328B), ED 3, Page 9."
  10. [S246] 1881 Census for England, Scotland, and Wales (Family History Library, on CD), Vol 328-B, ed 3, p 9.
  11. [S216] Scotland Death Register. Mary Stirling, #1889/328B/12.
  12. [S1501] Photograph of the James Stirling & Mary Reid gravestone at Muthill Ardoch Churchyard, taken by Andy Candlish, 2005.
  13. [S150] Scotland Statutory Register of Marriages. Thomas Kinross & Mary Stirling, 1860.