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The Descendants of Reverend Charles Stewart and Amice Campbell
First Generation
1. Reverend Charles STEWART [3577], son of Archibald STEWART [4339] and Alice CAMPBELL [5557], was born in 1683 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK and died on 2 Apr 1765 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK aged 82.
General Notes: Charles was licensed by the Presbytery of Kintyre on January 28, 1708 and he was ordained in his one and only charge, the Highland Kirk of Campbeltown, on May 5, 1709. He presided over his congregation for fifty-five years.
The REV. CHARLES STEWART OF CAMPBELTOWN (1683-1765)
Another Kintyre/Blackhall Connection?
By George H Sturt (Excerpted)
In reviewing the challenge to find the 17th century forebears of the Rev. Charles Stewart of Campbeltown, in our case a quest of nearly thirty years, on and off, we have not been able to ignore the tradition that persistently points to a Blackhall connection. We have looked at possibilities from both the Kintyre end and the Blackhall/Ardgowan end. The magnificent and detailed restoration of the stone Blackhall house in Paisley, under the leadership of Mr.Alex Strachan, makes this project somehow even more relevant. We refer to the excellent article in the 1990 issue of the Stewart Magazine, by Janet S Bolton, The Place of Blackhall - the story of eight centuries. Those were turbulent times in Scottish history, when your loyalties sometimes cost you your life or livelihood, if the plague did not get there first. Good documentation is hard to find.
We, some of Rev. Charles' descendents, pay tribute to the untiring efforts and friendship of the late Ian (A.I.B.) Stewart of Campbeltown, who has painstakingly retrieved copies of many precious documents from the Records Office in Edinburgh, and in Kintyre, and assisted us in numerous ways, as have Ian's family. He is sorely missed by many on both sides of the Atlantic. "We" are Betty Lou Pfohl, Douglas Smith, and the author of this article.
We acknowledge the contributions from Rosemary Bigwood, one of Scotland's eminently recognized genealogical researchers, who has spent long hours poring over dusty manuscripts in Latin to track down and extract sasines, testaments, etc.
There are others such as Phyllis Stewart Guiver who have pioneered much research into Kintyre's Stewarts, and, recently, Alexander Donald Stewart ("History of the Glassary Stewarts") with whom we have made contact.
We have contacted the Shaw-Stewarts of Ardgowan on occasions, and thank the Baronet and his family for the courtesies received from them. We have reviewed the inventory of their Stewart archival documents lodged at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow."
Charles married Annabella CAMPBELL [3578] [MRIN: 1156] on 26 Mar 1717 in Argyllshire, SCO, UK, daughter of John CAMPBELL [3579] and Elizabeth McNEIL [3580]. Annabella was born about 1691 in Kildalloig, Campbelltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK and died on 11 Mar 1779 aged about 88.
Children from this marriage were:
2 F i. Ann STEWART [4798] .
3 M ii. Archibald STEWART [4336] was born about 1718.
General Notes: He became a surgeon. He never married and he died at a relatively early age. It would be in accordance with Scottish tradition for him to be called afer his paternal grandfather who was the Tacksman of the Drum.
+ 4 F iii. Elizabeth STEWART [3582] was born about 1720.
5 F iv. Alice STEWART [4337] was born about 1722.
She never married and had no children
+ 6 F v. Mary STEWART [3583] was born about 1724.
+ 7 M vi. Chief Justice Peter STEWART [1490] was born in 1725 in SCO, UK, died on 10 Nov 1805 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 80, and was buried on 13 Nov 1805 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
8 M vii. Charles STEWART [3585] was born on 28 Mar 1728.
General Notes: No further record of Charles has been found, other than his birth.
9 M viii. Lieut. Col. Robert STEWART [3584] was born in 1729 in Kintyre, SCO, UK and died in 1809 in Hamstead, Middlesex, ENG, UK aged 80.
Birth Notes: He was a younger brother of Peter.
Death Notes: Robert Stewart never married and his will made in 1806 is a sensitive and benevolent document and as such it is presented here in its entirety:
The Will of Lt. Col. Robert Stewart
General Notes: He saw service in America with the British Army during the Seven Years War (1755-1763) and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1767, when grants of Townships and parts of Townships in St. John's Island were made by the British Government, Lt. Col. Stewart was granted one-half of Township No. 18. He may have visited the Island but did not live there. In 1774 he learned that John Duport, the first Chief Justice of St. John's Island, had died in January of that year, leaving vacant the office of Chief Justice. In December of the same year, through the Earl of Warwick, Lt. Col. Stewart petitioned the British Government to appoint his brother, Peter Stewart of Campbelltown, to the vacant office. This request was granted and early in 1775, Peter was appointed second Chief Justice of St. John's Island. On 21 Apr 1775, Robert conveyed one-third of his half Township 18 to his brother Peter. This was the only land held by Peter on the Island when he arrived. He was not an original grantee of any land on the Island.
From T.W. Stewart's file notes: He was said to have been a storekeeper in Virginia. He fought in the French and Indian War and was a friend of George Washington.
along with his son John to the early history of the Island.
+ 10 M ix. Captain Dugald STEWART [3586] was born on 29 Oct 1730 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, was baptized on 29 Oct 1730 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, and died in 1791 in London, ENG, UK aged 61.
+ 11 F x. Annabella STEWART [3587] was born on 11 May 1732 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, was baptized on 11 Jun 1732 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died in Jan 1818 aged 85, and was buried in Stewart's Brook, PQ, CAN.
Second Generation (Children)
4. Elizabeth STEWART [3582] (Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1720.
Elizabeth married Rev. Robert THOMSON [9483] [MRIN: 3283].
The child from this marriage was:
+ 12 F i. Margaret THOMSON [9484] died on 6 Sep 1832.
6. Mary STEWART [3583] (Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1724.
Mary married Dr. George ROBERTSON [4338] [MRIN: 1436] on 20 Sep 1751.
General Notes: The full implication of Mr. Boes' efforts to have the Lowland Congregation recognised officially only became known on his death. The Duke of Argyll, as principal heritor had the appointment of the new minister in his hands and he presented Mr. John McAlpine, a Highlander, to the Lowland Charge. This was deeply resented by the congregation and hostility between congregation and minister flared up and it was not till shortly before Mr. McAlpine's death in Edinburgh following his attendance at the assembly, that any sort of reconciliation took place. But the dispute over patronage immediately developed into open war. Almost incredibly the Duke, without any consultation, foisted another unwelcome incumbent. This was George Robertson, who had come to the town as a schoolmaster, become ordained and assistant in the Highland Church to Mr. Stewart whose daughter Mary he married. Only three members, including the Duke's Chamberlain signed the call to Dr. Robertson, as he subsequently became, and the most bitter opposition resulted in 1766 in the great bulk of the congregation seceding to form a Relief Congregation.
The child from this marriage was:
13 F i. Annabella ROBERTSON [4346] .
7. Chief Justice Peter STEWART [1490] (Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1725 in SCO, UK, died on 10 Nov 1805 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 80, and was buried on 13 Nov 1805 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: Will: Dated, 13 Dec 1803, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.5 Will of Peter Stewart of Prince Edward Island (1725 - 1825)
Link to the Will of Peter Stewart
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground
Tombstone Inscription: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.6 Tombstone in the Elm Street Cemetery (Old Protestant Burying Ground) reads:
"Sacred to the memory of Peter Stewart, Esq. Who after a faithful discharge of his duty as Chief Justice of this Island for the space of 25 years departed this life the Xth day of November MDCCV*, Aged LXXX years".
*Appears to have been transcribed wrong, should be MDCCCV.
General Notes:
Excerpts from the Stewart Family File, compiled by Nina C. Ross:
"Peter Stewart was descended from a branch of the Stewarts of Blackhall in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Of his life in Scotland we know but little. When young he studied law but the details are scanty. He became a writer in Campbelltown and later the Provost of the town.
With two partners he engaged in the herring fishing industry and it may have been in connection with this business that he became a merchant there. This business failed and left Peter with a considerable debt.
Appointment to office in the colonies always involved much preparation and expense on the part of the recipient. Peter Stewart's personal and business affairs had to be settled. In August 1775 he made an Assignment of £60 to be paid annually from his salary to his creditors in order to pay off his debt. He prepared ready for shipping, building supplies, bedding, clothing, utensils, a year's supply of food, etc. It was fall before Peter left Scotland to take up his new position in America.
On or about the 10th of September 1775, Peter Stewart, his second wife, some of his children, servants, etc., with a few settlers boarded the "Elizabeth" with Capt. Russell, at Cork, Ireland, for St. John's Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They arrived there two months later.
The north shore of the Island, where they found themselves, is and was not noted for its gentle breezes and calm waters. Their first night saw them blown out to sea again and it was some days before they attempted to land. The force of the wind and waves lifted their small vessel through the breakers on to the long sand bank which lay along the shore. Most of the cargo was lost with the supplies of the passengers. The date was November 6th.
It was an inauspicious arrival for the new Chief Justice. In a Memorial to the Board of Trade & Plantations dated October 1781, Peter Stewart claimed his loss to have been £1500.
Peter and his family spent the winter somewhere in the vicinity but the location is indefinite. The story that they lived in tents during the winter is doubtful. Men were available on the Island well able to build a log hut and there was no lack of trees. It was spring before the party finally arrived in Charlottetown, the little Capital of the Island. Peter was sworn into office 25 Jun 1776. There Peter lived until his death, with nothing found to suggest he ever returned to Scotland.
In his new life Peter Stewart had his problems, some of his own doing and some of his relatives' and in-laws'. Life on St. John's Island during those years of the Revolution was a matter of keeping body and soul together. With the coming of quieter years, conditions improved but money always was in short supply. Like others before and after him, Peter came to the Island in debt and never got out of it. Those in public office found the necessity to keep up some degree of appearance on a meagre and often non-existent salary to be beyond their achievement. It was a time of "each for his own".
Peter and his family were not inclined to compromise. Through the years many lawsuits in the Island Courts involved him and his children."
For more information on Peter Stewart, please see The Dictionary of Canadian Biography: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=2673&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=3jm1th4mc4naoo608p46ard625
Peter married Helen MACKINNON [2598] [MRIN: 483] on 10 Jan 1758, daughter of John MACKINNON [3592] and Margaret MACLEOD [4433]. Helen died about 1770 in SCO, UK.
Marriage Notes: From MacLeod: married Peter Stuart, Provost of Campbeltown, son of the Rev. Charles Stuart, minister of the First Charge, Campbeltown, and his wife Annabella, daughter of John Campbell of Kildalloig, Chamberlain of Kintyre, with issue.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 14 M i. John STEWART [3588] was born about 1758 in Kintyre, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 22 Jun 1834 in Mount Stewart, PE, CAN aged about 76, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 15 M ii. Charles STEWART Attorney-General [1481] was born about 1759 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 6 Jan 1813 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 54, and was buried on 10 Jan 1813 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 16 F iii. Margaret STEWART [1437] was born on 27 Jul 1762 in Campbeltown, Kintyre, SCO, UK, died on 2 Mar 1851 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 88, and was buried on 6 Mar 1851 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
17 F iv. Annabella STEWART [3589] was born about 1763 in SCO, UK and died on 3 Feb 1844 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 81.
Death Notes: 24 Feb 1844, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.), 3rd Feb., age 81, Anabella STEWART widow of Charles STEWART, Esq. of Prince Town, P.E.I., second d/o late Chief Justice STEWART of P.E.I., native of Campbellton, Argylshire, Scotland.
Annabella married Colonel Charles STEWART [4319] [MRIN: 2898], son of Colonel Robert STEWART [3608] and Annabella STEWART [3587]. Charles was born in 1757 in SCO, UK, died on 2 Nov 1838 in Dalhousie, NB. CAN aged 81, and was buried in Dalhousie, NB. CAN.
Death Notes: 20 Nov 1838, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 2nd inst., age 81, Charles STEWART, Esq., P.E.I., Senior Magistrate, Col. 1st Batt. of Militia, native of Campbleton, Argylshire, Scotland from whence he emigrated with his father and family in 1771.
General Notes: He settled in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island. He built the Stone House in Lower Malpeque in 1820. He moved to Dalhousie when he was 76 and took some furnishings with him.
+ 18 F v. Penelope STEWART [3193] was born in 1764 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died in 1846 in Darnley, Lot 18, PE, CAN aged 82, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 19 M vi. Robert STEWART [3590] was born about 1768 in SCO, UK, died on 26 Nov 1816 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 48, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 20 F vii. Flora STEWART [3591] was born about 1768 in SCO, UK, died on 1 Nov 1843 in Amherst, NS, CAN aged about 75, and was buried in Amherst, NS, CAN.
Peter next married Sarah HAMILTON [3593] [MRIN: 1160] about 1770 in SCO, UK, daughter of Captain James HAMILTON [3594] and Unknown. Sarah was born in 1746, died on 11 Jul 1829 aged 83, and was buried in PE, CAN. Another name for Sarah was Sarah CAMPBELL.
Marriage Notes: Their marriage record has not been found.
Death Notes: SUMMERSIDE JOURNAL July 12, 1888.
July 11, 1829: Death of Sarah Hamilton, relict of late Chief Justice Stewart.
Burial Notes: Catholic Pioneer Cemetery at St. Andrews.
General Notes: Excerpt from Lecture delivered by the Very Reverend Dr. Daniel MacDonald in the Market Hall on Thursday, January 27, 1881.
"I am indebted to the late Mrs. Irving, daughter of Chief Justice Stewart, for some few scraps of correspondence between Father MacDonald and her mother, Sarah Hamilton Stewart, on the subject of immigration to this Island while Father MacDonald was doing missionary work in Drummond, before coming out here. Mrs. Stewart, who was a pious and exemplary lady, was among the circle of his acquaintances.
When her husband received the appointment of judge for this little colony, she very naturally wrote to Father MacDonald for information respecting the state of the colony. Although we may well suppose that the devoted priest would like to have a few persons of Mrs. Stewart's high accomplishments and well-known piety added to his little community, yet he honestly and sincerely advised her by all means not to come and if possible, to prevail upon her husband to decline the appointment.
Notwithstanding this advice Chief Justice Stewart came to the Island shortly after, and for many years he and his son, the late Captain Stewart of Mount Stewart, called after him, exercised considerable influence in the Colony.
Sarah Hamilton Stewart was born of non-Catholic parents. Her father, Captain Hamilton, was killed in the Battle of Fontenoy the 30th of April, 1745, and his wife, who happened to be on the continent at the time with her two daughters, mere children, formed the acquaintance of a community of nuns, through whose influence she became a Catholic, and to whom she entrusted the education of her two daughters. Some time after her return to Scotland, Sarah was married to Stewart, who had a family by a previous marriage. Mrs. Stewart did not receive the kindest treatment from her husband and step-children out here, but she persevered to the last, and died as she had lived, a good exemplary Catholic and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at St.Andrew's."
Children from this marriage were:
21 M i. James STEWART [3595] died in 1803 in West Indies.
Death Notes: Halifax, Nova Scotia 6th February 1804
Sir
As I presume you cannot be altogether unacquainted with the sincere regard I have had for your sons Ralph & James, from my first knowledge of them some years since - and that a mutual Correspondence (since they were dispersed to various parts of the world) has been kept up between us - Therefore you have no doubt, expected that if any Occurrence should take place, concerning their welfare; that I would communicate it to their family. - Your Son Ralph, and my dear friend - it pleased the Almighty Ruler of Heaven & Earth to deprive us us, some time since - but it was then a Consolation to us, that his brother James was spared ---- and we flatter'd our selves - that after some few years spent in the Service of his King and Country; he would return and be the Joy and Comfort of his relatives; and pleasure to those who regarded him - But the ways of Providence, are not as Man's ! - His ways are immutable and Past finding out ! And though we are poor weak Mortals, can have no Conception with regard to his Decrees - Yet we must submit to it - and say in the Language of True Piety - " Thy Will be done !" - It is with grief of heart that I have to communicate to you a most unpleasing - and certainly must be a most Sorrowful piece of News to you. ---- That of the your worthy son James - My Pen seems reluctant to perform its Office in the disclosure of the sad Tale - but as the Colonel of the Regiment, has laid upon me this melancholy Task - I could not, however painful, I am sure, it must be to your feelings - with hold the Knowledge of it from you - Poor Young Man ! he was taken off in the Prime of Life. - and it must be said suddenly, and by an Unforeseen Accident - but I will transcribe the Colonel's letter to me - which is as follows. - vis..
St. Lucia, August 25th. 1803 -
Sir
Having been, as I am informed, the friend and acquaintance of him, who is the subject of this Letter; I have taken to request of you to communicate the death of Lt. James C. Stewart to his Parents. -
His death was caused by a most uncommon Accident. He was at an Out Post near the Morne; and was out Fowling; and happened in pursuing his game to tread upon a Serpent, which instantly bit him in the Calf of his Leg; and tho' every Physical Precaution was taken by the Surgeon of the Regiment he died in Six hours. - The Surgeon is very skilful in his Profession; having studied in Edinburg for many years.
You will be better able to give Consolation to the Parents than I possibly can -
And you will please to let them know, that his Effects did little more than pay all demands.
I am Sir
(Died 12th Inst.) Your very humble Serv.t
Jn Fr. Farley Lt. Col. 68 th Reg.
General Notes: Note By TWS there is the following in blue ink. probably written by Emily Davies nee Stewart.
Ralph & James Stewart were youngest sons of Chief Justice Stewart of Rosebank P.E. Island. Their Mother was an a widow. She had one daughter also Mary Stewart. She married Mr. Philip Irving but had no children.
22 M ii. Ralph STEWART [3596] died before 1804.
He never married and had no children
23 F iii. Mary Dundas Bishop STEWART [3597] was born in 1779, died on 14 Jan 1872 aged 93, and was buried in PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: St. Andrews Pioneer Cemetery.
General Notes: Paper sent to H.R S. by T. E. MacNutt (Oct. 27, 1866 --- copied from Notre Dame Annals).
Mrs. Irving, 86 years of age, the only Catholic of a large Protestant family, a person of fine noble qualities has been asking of us for a long time the favor to end her days at Notre Dame. On account of lack of space we regretted not to be able to grant her request but promised her room in the new building when it was finished. However, as she feared, on account of her advanced age, that her days were few we ceded to her wish and placed our Community Room at her disposal.
Her Autobiography:
I have been requested to give statement of my family connection but I know very little about them and regret that I did not obtain more information from my mother which she could have given clearly and distinctly from proceeding generations. All I recollect is that my mother was a lineal descendant of Robert Bruce, the celebrated king of Scotland, who having no son, married his daughter to the Lord --- Steward of Scots from whom descended the kings of Scotland and England of the name of Steward; from this family my father was lineal descendant. It was so well understood that when his father was at College he met a friend one morning who wished to console with him on the death of his cousin: My grandfather said he had not heard of any deaths in the family; his friend replied: Have you not heard that the Queen's dead? Queen Ann of Scotland and England. Sir Walter Scott says in his writings that the Black Hall family of Steward, which was my father's were the nearest to the throne. Thus both these royal families meet in me and die in me, as I have no child. My mother was first cousin to the gallant Sir Ralph Abercrombie who was killed in Egypt. Their mothers were sisters, daughters of Dundas of Mannor, and nearly related, being first cousin to the Earl of Elgin whose name was Bruce, descendant of King Robert Bruce above named. My father was nearly 30 years Chief Justice of P.E.I. but from old age resigned and retired on a pension. My father's name was Steward,
Mary Dundas Bishop Irving, Widow.
(Jan, 1872 --- copied from Notre Dame Annals). Mrs. Irving, aged 93 years, died on 14th January in the old convent. She edified us all by her strong spirit of faith and great simplicity. Her remains were taken to St. Andrews, near Mt. Stewart. The pupils of Notre Dame sang at the High Mass which was celebrated in the Cathedral and received Holy Communion for the repose of her soul.
Mary married George IRVING [3858] [MRIN: 1254] on 2 Jul 1838 in PE, CAN. George was born in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, SCO, UK.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Rev. L.C. Jenkins.
General Notes: George was a Mariner and later, in Cape Traverse and Charlottetown, a Merchant.
24 M iv. Peter STEWART [3598] .
General Notes: He was a career soldier and resided in Gaspé and Nova Scotia. He served in the Militia and left many descendants.
10. Captain Dugald STEWART [3586] (Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 29 Oct 1730 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, was baptized on 29 Oct 1730 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, and died in 1791 in London, ENG, UK aged 61. The cause of his death was Stroke.
General Notes: He Captained the ship "Annabella" which carried his sister Annabella and her husband Robert Stewart from Campbeltown to Prince Edward Island, leaving on 27 Jul 1770. The ship was wrecked entering Malpeque Bay, but no lives were lost.
Dugald settled in Malpeque but continued seafaring. He was a member of the first Legislative Assembly in 1773 on St. John's Island. He died of a stroke in London sustained shortly after his arrival aboard his ship "Endeavour" from Leghorn. The ship was owned by John Cambridge of the Island.
Dugald married Miss STEWART [4323] [MRIN: 1433]. Miss was born in 1740, died on 28 May 1824 in Princetown, PE, CAN aged 84, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Pioneer Cemetery next to the park.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 25 F i. Barbara STEWART [8426] was born in SCO, UK and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
11. Annabella STEWART [3587] (Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 11 May 1732 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, was baptized on 11 Jun 1732 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died in Jan 1818 aged 85, and was buried in Stewart's Brook, PQ, CAN.
General Notes: Petition of Annabella Stewart, 1789:
To His Excellency Edmund Fanning L L D Lt Governor and commander in Chief In and Over His Majesty's Island Saint John and the Territories Thereunto Adjacent Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same &c, &c, &c - In Council
Note. Annabella Stewart was born 11 June 1732, younger daughter of Rev. Charles Stewart, minister of Campbelltown, Argylshire, by his wife Annabella, daughter of John Campbell of Kiladloig, Chamberlain of Kintyre. She was a sister of Peter Stewart, 2nd Chief Justice, and wife of Robert Stewart, Speaker of the first House of Assembly, who died at Princetown, 13 Feb 1787, aged 56 years.
On 18 Sept. 1804 Dugald Stewart of Nouvelle in the Bay of Chaleur, as "attorney to my mother Annabelle Stewart of the same place, " sold to John Ramsay of Oyster Cove, Lot 18, 100 acres "bounded on the South and East by Edward Ramsay and North and West by land of Charles Stewart, Esq., likewise son of the said Annabelle," witnesses being John MacGougan, Jr., and William Craig. (Reg. of Deeds, Archives)
Annabella Stewart died - Jan. 1818, aged 85 years, and was buried in the Stewart Brook Cemetery, St. Omer {New Brunswick?}. This graveyard is on high ground overlooking the Bay of Chaleur. The stone reads, in part,
SACRED
To the Memory
Of
Mrs. Annabella Stewart
Widow of Robert Stewart
Who���..
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(Died - or Departed this Life - January 1818 Aged 85 Years)
Annabella married Colonel Robert STEWART [3608] [MRIN: 1167] on 24 Aug 1754 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, son of James STEWART [3830] and Janet M'DONALD [3831]. Robert was born in 1731 in Isle of Bute, SCO, UK, died on 13 Feb 1787 in Princetown, PE, CAN aged 56, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque Pioneer Cemetery - a headstone has been erected in Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a cousin of Annabella and they came to Malpeque about 1770. He was Speaker of the first House of Assembly.
"Squire"
Leader of the initial British settlement in the Princetown area
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Children from this marriage were:
26 F i. Mary STEWART [4320] died in 1852.
She never married and had no children
+ 27 F ii. Annabella STEWART [4321] died in 1847 in Gaspé, PQ, CAN.
+ 28 M iii. Colonel Charles STEWART [4319] was born in 1757 in SCO, UK, died on 2 Nov 1838 in Dalhousie, NB. CAN aged 81, and was buried in Dalhousie, NB. CAN.
+ 29 F iv. Jennet STEWART [3609] was born about 1758 and died on 10 Dec 1838 in Netherstory, ENG, UK aged about 80.
+ 30 M v. Dugald STEWART Esq. [3611] was born in 1759 in SCO, UK, died on 5 Aug 1842 aged 83, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
31 M vi. James STEWART [4333] was born in 1768 and died in 1840 aged 72.
General Notes: He resided in PEI and Gaspé.
+ 32 M vii. Captain Matthew STEWART [4318] was born in 1769 in Kintyre, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 7 Feb 1844 aged 75, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
12. Margaret THOMSON [9484] (Elizabeth STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) died on 6 Sep 1832.
Margaret married Rev. Alexander STUART [9485] [MRIN: 3284] on 21 Aug 1788, son of Andrew STUART [9486] and Barbara McVICAR [9492]. Alexander was born in 1755 and died on 22 Dec 1798 aged 43.
Children from this marriage were:
33 M i. Robert Thomson STUART [9487] was born on 6 Jun 1789 in Jura, SCO, UK and died on 28 Jan 1870 aged 80.
34 M ii. Charles STUART [9488] was born on 5 Mar 1791.
35 M iii. Andrew STUART [9490] was born on 9 Apr 1792.
36 M iv. James STUART [9489] was born on 10 Apr 1794.
37 M v. Alexander McDonald STUART [9491] was born on 16 Feb 1797 in Gortanane, SCO, UK.
Birth Notes: Killean and Kilchenzie
14. John STEWART [3588] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1758 in Kintyre, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 22 Jun 1834 in Mount Stewart, PE, CAN aged about 76, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. Another name for John was Hellfire Jack.
Death Notes: Lot 37
From "Miscellany of PEI newspapers" on The Island Register website:
Died on the 22nd of June at his residence Mount Stewart in Prince Edward's Island, John Stewart Esq., late Deputy Paymaster General of His Majesty's Forces and Marshall of the Court of Vice Admiralty in the Island of Newfoundland, and for many years Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Receiver General of His Majesty's Quit Rents in the former Island.
This Gentleman was the legal claimant to the ancient Title of the Earls of Orkney; he was closely allied to the Highland Chieftain George Ranald McDonald of the ancient and legitimate race of Clanranald, and was grandson of the late Highland Chieftain Mackinnon of Mackinnon who rallied and fought under the banners of Prince Charles Stewart on the plains of Preston Pans and Culloden in 1745.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
Tombstone Inscription:
"To the memory of John Stewart, of Mount Stewart, Esquire, Deputy Paymaster general of H.M. Forces, and collector General of Quit Rents in this Island, who departed this life the 22nd day of June, A.D. 1834, aged 76 years"
General Notes:
Additonal research by F.L. Pigot:
"On June 17, 1832, Stewart married Mary Rain, his second wife, Mary Ann, having died on May 10 of the same year. A daughter, Marguerite, later Mrs. John Stephens, was born the following year. Children of previous marriages were Magdalen, who became the wife of George Birnie, Stewart's London agent, and Captain Henry Stewart who predeceased his father. There was also a natural son, John, who died at Indian River on July 7, 1845. Shortly before his death an Inquisition de Lunatico Inquirendo declared Stewart to be of unsound mind. He died at Mount Stewart on June 22, 1834 and was buried in the old Elm Avenue Cemetery* in Charlottetown." (*now the Old Protestant Burying Ground)
For a formal biography of John "Hellfire Jack" Stewart, please see The Dictionary of Canadian Biography: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=3146&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=3jm1th4mc4naoo608p46ard625
John married Hannah TURNER [3599] [MRIN: 1162] on 24 Apr 1780 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. Hannah died in 1816 in Antigonish, NS, CAN.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: She was lost in a shipwreck in the Northumberland Strait.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 38 F i. Magdalen STEWART [3604] was born about 1788, died on 21 Aug 1865 aged about 77, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 39 M ii. Captain Henry STEWART 1st Ceylon Regt. [3606] died on 27 Mar 1814 in Ceylon, India.
+ 40 M iii. John STEWART Jr. [3607] was born in 1803 and died on 7 Jul 1845 in Indian River, PE, CAN aged 42.
John next married Mary Ann JAMES [3600] [MRIN: 1163] on 29 May 1817 in St. John's, NF, CAN. Mary was born about 1786, died on 10 May 1832 aged about 46, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
John next married Mary RAIN [3601] [MRIN: 1164] on 10 Jun 1832 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. Mary was born about 1814.
Marriage Notes: Royal Gazette June 10, 1832.
Married at St. Paul's Church, Charlotte-Town on Sunday last, by the Reverend L.C. Jenkins, John Stewart of Mount Stewart, Esq., to Miss Mary Raine.
The child from this marriage was:
41 F i. Marguerite STEWART [3602] was born on 20 Oct 1833 in Mount Stewart, PE, CAN.
Marguerite married John STEPHENS [3603] [MRIN: 1165].
15. Charles STEWART Attorney-General [1481] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1759 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 6 Jan 1813 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 54, and was buried on 10 Jan 1813 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground, Elm Avenue.
For a formal biography on Charles Stewart, please see The Dictionary of Canadian Biography: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=2672&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=3jm1th4mc4naoo608p46ard625
Charles married Mary DESBRISAY [1472] [MRIN: 479] in Chester, ENG, UK, daughter of Lt. Gov. Thomas de la Cour DESBRISAY [1458] and Ellen LANDERS [1459]. Mary was born about 1764 in Thurles, Tipperary, IRE, UK, died on 16 Mar 1847 in Charlottetown, Queens, PE, CAN aged about 83, and was buried on 21 Mar 1847 in Charlottetown, Queens, PE, CAN.
Birth Notes: She died at age 83.
Death Notes: From The Islander, 18 Mar 1847, page 3:
Died In Charlottetown, on Tuesday last, the 16th inst., in the 84th year of her age, MARY, relict of the late CHARLES STEWART, Esq., Attorney General, and second daughter of the late Colonel Desbrisay, formerly Lieutenant Governor of this Island.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground. By Rev. L.C. Jenkins. The entry in the parish register says:
Mary, relict of the late Charles Stewart, Esqr., Attorney Gen'l, died March 16th 1847 aged 83 years and was buried on the 21st.
Children from this marriage were:
42 M i. Captain Thomas W. STEWART [4414] died on 13 Jun 1837 in Dublin, IRE.
Death Notes: No age given at death. Late of 46th Regiment and one of the Captains of the Royal Hospital in Dublin. He had entered the army at the age of 14 years. He was the third son of the late Charles Stewart.
General Notes: He had been a Captain in the 46th Regiment from which he retired a short time before on his appointment as one of the Captains of the Royal Hospital in Dublin.
43 M ii. Charles STEWART Jr. [4326] .
General Notes: At the time of his father's death he was a lieutenant on half pay from the Nova Scotia Fencibles in which he had served during the American Revolution. He resided in Rose Bank.
He never married and had no children
44 M iii. John STEWART [4230] died on 2 Apr 1841 in London, ENG, UK.
Death Notes: In Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, London, after a long illness, John Stewart, Esq., formerly Collector of her Majesty's Customs in this Isle.
He never married and had no children
+ 45 M iv. Lieut. Col. Peter DesBrisay STEWART [3255] was born in 1785 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 1 Nov 1867 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 82, and was buried on 4 Nov 1867 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
46 F v. Ellen STEWART [4327] was born about 1787, died on 25 Feb 1868 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 81, and was buried on 29 Feb 1868.
Birth Notes: She died at age 81.
Death Notes: "died unmarried at an advanced age"
From The Islander, 28 February 1868, page 3
Died
On Tuesday morning, the 25th Inst., after a short illness, Ellen, eldest daughter of the late Charles Stewart, Esq., Attorney General of this Island, in the 81st year of her age.
Burial Notes: Church record for death and burial signed by D. Fitzgerald.
She never married and had no children
47 M vi. Frederick Augustus Bowes STEWART R.N. [4325] was born on 15 Feb 1793 and was baptized on 17 Mar 1793 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
General Notes: He married and had a son Edward. At the time of his father's death he was on half pay from His Majesty's Ship, "Meander". He had served five years in India.
FREDERICK AUGUSTUS BOWES STEWART is brother of Capt. Chas. Stewart, late of the 24th Regt., whose heroism and presence of mind saved from destruction the passengers and crew of the Archduke Charles transport, when wrecked, near Halifax, in June, 1816 (see U.S. Journal for 1831, Pt. III., p.88); nephew of Major Geo. Desbrisay, of the 40th Regt.; and first-cousin of Lieut. Thos. Henry Wm. Desbrisay, R.M., who served in the boats under the present Sir Nesbit Josiah Willoughby in a dashing attack upon the enemy's batteries and troops at Jacotel, in the Maritius, 1 May 1810.
This officer entered the Navy, 5 Nov. 1807, as Fst.-cl. Vol., on board the Mercury 28, Capt. Jas. Alex. Gordon, stationed at Newfoundland. From March, 1808, until March, 1812, he was employed in the East Indies, the greater part of the time in the capacity of Midshipman, in LA CHIFFONNE 36, Capt. John Wainwright, CEYLON 32 and DORIS 36, both commanded by Capt. Wm. Jones Lye (under whom he assisted at the reduction of the Isle of France and Java), and ILLUSTRIOUS 74, Capt. Wm. Robt. Broughton. He then returned home in the DORIS; and after serving for about two years on the Channel, Brazilian, and Halifax stations, in the RIPPON 74, Capt. Sir Christopher Cole, AKBAR 50, Capt. Sir. Arch. Collingwood Dickson, and TONNANT 80, flag-ship of Hon. Sir Alex. Cochrane, he was nominated, 1 Jan. 1815, Acting-Lieutenant of the NIEMEN 38, Capt. Sam. Pym. He was promoted officially 25 April following; and was subsequently appointed--in 1815-16, to the MADAGASCAR and MEANDER frigates, both commanded by Sir. Jas. Alex. Gordon on Home service--7 Dec. 1822, for three months, to the SAPPHO 18, Capt. Jenkin Jones, on the Cork station--and 8 July, 1836, of a station in the Coast Guard. He has not been since employed. AGENTS--Messrs. Stilwell.
48 F vii. Mary STEWART [4351] was born on 11 Jul 1794 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 27 Jul 1794 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 13 Aug 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 64, and was buried on 15 Aug 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: From The Islander 13 August 1858, page 3
Died This morning, after a tedious and protracted illness, which she bore with exemplary resignation to the Divine Will, MARY, second daughter of the late Charles Stewart, Esq., Attorney General of this Island. Funeral from her late residence on Sunday next at 3 o'clock.
St. Paul's Church register says she died on the 12th
Burial Notes: Church record for death and burial signed by D. Fitzgerald.
She never married and had no children
49 F viii. Magdalen STEWART [4328] was born on 20 Apr 1796, was baptized on 3 May 1796 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died on 19 Apr 1827 in Woolwich, ENG, UK aged 30.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: "Magdalen Stewart died young at Woolwich"
She never married and had no children
+ 50 F ix. Elizabeth STEWART [11767] was born in 1797.
51 M x. Theophilus STEWART [4352] was born on 30 Apr 1798, was baptized on 27 May 1798 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 7 Feb 1892 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 93, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: 10 Feb 1892, Moncton, The Times:
Charlottetown, P.E.I., Feb. 8 - Theophilus STEWART died last night age 95. He was the oldest lawyer in Canada. Admitted to the bar June 29, 1826, he practiced for some years in Nfld. and then returned to his native land in 1848. He was of a family of ten sons and four daughters, children of Chas. STEWART, fifth Attorney General, who was a son of Peter STEWART, deceased, Chief Justice of the Island. His mother was a sister of Rev. Theophilus DESBRISAY, first Rector of the the parish of Charlottetown and a d/o Thos. DESBRISAY, first colonial secretary of the Province and at one time Administrator of government. Deceased was for many years Indian commissioner, but since being injured in a railway accident here 12 years ago has been unable to perform his duties. He has led a secluded life, devoting himself to deeds of charity.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a lawyer and the Indian Commissioner for PEI along with Henry Palmer.
Excerpt from The Island Magazine, Number 28, Fall/Winter Issue 1990, page 4 & 5:
"The Indian Commissioners
The 1854 Journal of the Legislative Assembly records an allocation of £7 to three needy families, the money to be "granted and placed in the hands of the Indian Commissioners."
The brief notation is the first known mention of Indian Commissioners in government records. Not until the following year does the Journal identify the Commissioners as Theophilus Stewart and Henry Palmer. How long the two had been Commissioners is unknown, though their absence from earlier journals suggest their prior significance was negligible.
It is appropriate that Theophilus Stewart would appear with such little fanfare in the role of Micmac spokesman, a position he wold hold for the next 25 years. Little is known of Stewart and there is little mention of him in contemporary newspaper accounts - a surprising fact considering he was a member of the small island elite. His father was Charles Stewart, attorney general from 1810 to 1813 and a leading member of the local family compact. His mother, Mary Desbrisay, was the daughter of the former lieutenant governor. When Charles Stewart died in January 1813, leaving his wife and 12 children in a state of pernury, Theophilus was not yet 15.
Like his father, the younger Stewart took up law. In 1826, he joined the Island bar. After a stint in Newfoundland, he opened a practice in Charlottetown, where he would spend the rest of his days. Like his father, Stewart shunned the limelight; unlike his sire, a consummate political string-puller, he appears to have avoided politics. He was a bachelor who lived a quiet life of which little today is known."
21 Oct 1887, Moncton, The Times:
Charlottetown 'Patriot' - the oldest lawyer in P.E.I. is Theophilus STEWART who was admitted to the bar 20th June 1827 and is within a trifle of 90 years of age. But for a severe shaking in the railway accident of 1880, he would be much more active. Mr. Stewart is a native of the Island, a son of Hon. Charles STEWART, Attorney Genreral and grandson of Hon. Peter STEWART, first Chief Justice of P.E.I.
He never married and had no children
52 M xi. Robert STEWART [4353] was born on 19 Aug 1800, was baptized on 18 Sep 1800 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died on 18 Jul 1881 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 80.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: "Robert Stewart, also in the Law, who died unmarried in 1881."
22 Jul 1881, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
d. Charlottetown, P.E.I., age 81, Robert STEWART, Esq., Attorney-at-law and s/o late Charles STEWART, Esq., formerly Attorney General of P.E.I.
General Notes: He was a lawyer.
He never married and had no children
53 M xii. George STEWART [4354] was born on 6 Jun 1802, was baptized on 14 Jul 1802 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died on 31 Mar 1824 in Woolwich, ENG, UK aged 21.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: "George Stewart in the Royal Artillery died at an early age"
At the home of his brother, Captain Stewart, R.A. Woolwich, Mr. George Stewart, Gentleman Cadet of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, age 21 yrs. Was the 8th son and one of the most promising of late Charles Stewart.
He never married and had no children
54 M xiii. Edmund Fanning STEWART [4355] was born on 5 Aug 1804, was baptized on 25 Sep 1804 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died in 1866 aged 62.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: "Edmund Stewart, of H. M's Customs married, died in 1866"
General Notes: He was with the Customs at St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Edmund married Catherine MORRIS [4415] [MRIN: 1461] on 23 Oct 1838.
General Notes: She was the relict of the late Robert Morris of St. Johns, Newfoundland.
+ 55 M xiv. William STEWART [4356] was born on 1 Jul 1806 and was baptized on 22 Aug 1806 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
56 F xv. Margaret STEWART [4357] was born on 22 Jun 1809, was baptized on 1 Aug 1809 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died after 1885.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
General Notes: "Margaret Stewart unmarried, living in 1885 aged 75"
She never married and had no children
16. Margaret STEWART [1437] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 27 Jul 1762 in Campbeltown, Kintyre, SCO, UK, died on 2 Mar 1851 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 88, and was buried on 6 Mar 1851 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Birth Notes: Her obituary says she arrived in 1775 at age 15.
Death Notes: Royal Guardian, 4 Mar 1851, p.2:
Mrs. Margaret DesBrisay
Died - On Sunday morning last, the 2nd inst., at the advanced age of 89 years and 10 months, Mrs. Margaret DesBrisay, relict of the late Rev. Theophilus Desbrisay, formerly rector of this parish for nearly fifty years. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Chief Justice Peter Stewart who came to this Island at the early period of 1775, she being then in her 15th year.
Funeral from the family residence, Thurs. next at half past 1 o'clock.
From The Islander, 7 March 1851, page 3:
Died
On Sunday morning last, the 2nd inst., at the advanced age of 89 years, 10 months, Mrs. Margaret Desbrisay, Relict of the late Rev. Theophilus Desbrisay, formerly Rector of this Parish for nearly fifty years. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Chief Justice Peter Stewart, who came to this Island at the early period of 1775, she being then in her fifteenth year.
"Mrs de Brisay died on Sunday the 2nd day of 18... in the 90th year of her age,
at her residence in Fitzroy Street, Charlotte Town, most deeply loved and regretted. The deceased Lady was distinguished through life, for sincere piety, and every exemplary virtue.
(Extract from an Island Newspaper)"
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground
General Notes: With her father and step-mother and brothers and sisters, Margaret, at age thirteen, left Cork, Ireland aboard a small vessel, the "Elizabeth," for Prince Edward Island. The journey took two months and ended badly. The ship was wrecked in a storm and the party was washed ashore on the north side of Prince Edward Island. Most of the cargo was lost but the family survived the hardships. It was spring when they arrived in Charlottetown where they made their home. Margaret married the Reverend Theophilus DesBrisay on 12 August 1778, when she was sixteen years old.
Margaret married Reverend Theophilus DESBRISAY [1436] [MRIN: 466] on 12 Aug 1778 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, son of Lt. Gov. Thomas de la Cour DESBRISAY [1458] and Ellen LANDERS [1459]. Theophilus was born on 9 Oct 1754 in Thurles, Tipperary, IRE, UK, died on 14 Mar 1823 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 68, and was buried on 19 Mar 1823 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: "In the year 1778 he married Margaret Stewart the eldest daughter of the Honorable Chief Justice Stewart, of a younger branch of the Ancient House of Blackhall and Ardgowan, who, from the flattering representations of the then State of the Colony, was induced to leave Scotland, at a great personal Sacrifice, to assume the Judicial office."
For more information on this family, please see "The Descendants of Captain Theophile de la Cour Desbrisay"
18. Penelope STEWART [3193] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1764 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died in 1846 in Darnley, Lot 18, PE, CAN aged 82, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Peoples Cemetery.
Penelope married James "Jamey" M'NUTT [3194] [MRIN: 1046] about 1783 in PE, CAN. Jamey was born in 1760 in IRE, UK, died on 3 Feb 1835 in Darnley, Lot 18, PE, CAN aged 75, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He arrived in PEI in 1781 as private secretary to Governor Walter Patterson.
P.E.I. Royal Gazette: James first worked for Gov. Walter Patterson during the land auction scandal and was the middleman in many of the transactions; however, it seems he was not prosecuted with the others - having married Chief Justice Stewart's daughter before the trial may have had some bearing in this.
His next venture was a marine supplies store, backed by his father in law, and with a partner Walter Berry, at Grande Rustico, PEI. It was here that his first four children were born, the store failed and court records show that Peter Stewart bore much of the loss.
In 1789 Jamie and Penelope built a large new home (with attached Customs Office) in Lower Darnley, Lot 18, on a parcel of land that was gifted to Penelope by her father, this was land that had been seized from Col. Allanby, (the area was known as Allanby Point at the time) and resold in the land sale, and it was many years before James earned legal title thereto.
It is interesting to note that this huge house was well enough built to survive the elements for over 200 years - the last section finally collapsed in 1996. Could this home have been legally owned by the customs outright? Why was it later sold to an Anglican Bishop from St. Eleanors? This office building may have been a registering and monitoring center for some of the convicts at the time shipped out to the Colonies, to work out their sentences (3-7 yrs.) it is recorded that many remained when their sentences expired, and became model citizens.
Penelope came to Canada at age 11 with her Father and his new bride on the ship "Elizabeth". As they neared their destination, Malpeque Bay, P.E.I. in a fall storm, the ship went aground and broke up - all aboard were able to swim to shore tied to a line from the wrecked ship and no lives were lost. They spent 16 days thereafter on a small sandbar with little protection before being rescued.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 70 M i. Thomas M'NUTT [3197] was born on 11 Jun 1784 in Harris Bay, Grande Rustico, Lot 24, PE, CAN, was baptized on 19 Aug 1784 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 18 Apr 1861 in Darnley, PE, CAN aged 76, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
71 M ii. James M'NUTT [3196] was born about 1784.
He never married and had no children
+ 72 F iii. Helen M'NUTT [1456] was born on 7 May 1787 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, was baptized on 7 Aug 1787 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 14 Jan 1865 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 77, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 73 F iv. Amelia M'NUTT [3199] was born on 17 Feb 1790 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, was baptized on 21 Jul 1790 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, died on 30 May 1863 aged 73, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
74 F v. Annabella M'NUTT [3200] was born in 1793.
Annabella married John MORRIS [4294] [MRIN: 1423].
+ 75 M vi. First Honorable Peter Stewart M'NUTT [3201] was born in 1796 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 15 Jan 1846 aged 50, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 76 M vii. Charles Augustus M'NUTT [3202] was born in 1800 in Darnley, PE, CAN and died on 23 Jul 1860 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 60.
+ 77 F viii. Anne M'NUTT [3203] was born in 1800 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 10 May 1891 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 91, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
78 F ix. Margaret M'NUTT [3204] was born in 1802 in Darnley, PE, CAN and died on 27 Sep 1872 aged 70.
Margaret married Richard YATES [4291] [MRIN: 1421].
+ 79 F x. Penelope M'NUTT [3205] was born in 1802 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 11 Jul 1836 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 34, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 80 M xi. Robert M. M'NUTT [3206] was born in 1808 in Darnley, PE, CAN and died in 1861 aged 53.
19. Robert STEWART [3590] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1768 in SCO, UK, died on 26 Nov 1816 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 48, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground
General Notes: His family were known as the "Rosebanks Stewarts".
Robert married Margaret Penelope MACDONALD [4436] [MRIN: 1468], daughter of Captain Robert MACDONALD [4437] and Elizabeth HENRY [4438]. Margaret was born about 1790 and died on 5 Oct 1859 in Rosebank, PE, CAN aged about 69.
Death Notes: She died at age 69.
Children from this marriage were:
81 F i. Elizabeth STEWART [4439] .
+ 82 M ii. Charles STEWART [3628] was born on 5 Mar 1813, was baptized on 5 Mar 1813, died on 24 Jul 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 45, and was buried on 27 Jul 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 83 F iii. Helen STEWART [4441] was born on 16 Mar 1815 in Rosebank, PE, CAN, was baptized on 20 Jul 1815, died on 15 Sep 1848 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 33, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
84 M iv. Robert MacDonald STEWART [4442] was born about 1817 and died on 29 Nov 1829 in Cheswardine, Shropshire, ENG, UK aged about 12.
20. Flora STEWART [3591] (Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1768 in SCO, UK, died on 1 Nov 1843 in Amherst, NS, CAN aged about 75, and was buried in Amherst, NS, CAN.
Death Notes: She died at the home of her son, Rev. George.
From The Islander 17 Nov 1843, page 3:
Died
At Amherst, Nova Scotia, on the 1st inst., in the 76th year of her age, Flora, relict of the late Hon. William Townshend, formerly Collector of H. M. Customs of this Island.
Burial Notes: Church of Christ Cemetery.
Flora married William TOWNSHEND [3612] [MRIN: 1169] about 1790, son of Richard TOWNSHEND [4443] and Sarah WALMESLEY [4444]. William was born about 1745 in Wrexham, WAL, UK and died on 5 Dec 1816 in Plymouth, ENG, UK aged about 71.
For a formal biography on William Townshend, please see The Dictionary of Canadian Biography: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=2693&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=3jm1th4mc4naoo608p46ard625
Children from this marriage were:
+ 85 M i. Hon. Sir Cecil Wray TOWNSHEND [3614] was born on 3 Jun 1791 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, was baptized on 15 Jun 1791 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, and died on 12 Dec 1870 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, ENG, UK aged 79.
86 M ii. Lt. William James TOWNSHEND [4427] was born on 11 Mar 1796, was baptized on 27 Mar 1796 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, and died on 13 Feb 1859 in Melbourne, AUS aged 62.
Death Notes: 25 Jun 1859, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
d. Melbourne, Australia, 13th Feb., Capt. Wm. TOWNSEND, R.N. s/o late Hon. Wm. TOWNSEND formerly Collector of H.M. Customs, P.E.I. and brother to Rev. Geo. TOWNSEND of Amherst N.S.
General Notes: He was a Captain in the Royal Navy. WILLIAM JAMES TOWNSHEND entered the Navy, in July, 1807. as Fst.-cl. Vol., on board the HALIFAX sloop, Capt. Lord James Townshend; with whom he continued to serve, on the coast of North America and in the West Indies, in the SQUIRREL 24, and, as Midshipman and Master's Mate, in the Æolus 32, until received as a Supernumerary Midshipman, 7 July, 1813, on board the SAN DOMINGO 74, flagship of Sir John Borlase Warren. He was made Lieutenant, 15 Aug. following. into the SHANNON 38, Capt. Philip Bowes Vere Broke; and was afterwards until May, 1814, employed latterly in the North Sea and Channel, in the MARINER, Capt. Robt. Russell, and DIOMEDE 50, Capt. Chas. Montagu Fabian. Has since been on half-pay. AGENT - J Hinxman.
Apparently Lt. William James Townshend he set up a store (possibly a naval store) on Abell's Cape on Lot 43 after retiring from the Navy. Abell's Cape was a small property on Hon William Townshend's land (Lot 43) where the Agent/rent-collector of Captain Lord James Townshend of Lot 56 lived.
William married Sarah POWE [4445] [MRIN: 1471].
87 M iii. Peter Stewart TOWNSHEND [4429] was born on 29 Jan 1798 and was baptized on 29 Apr 1798.
Baptism Notes: He was baptized by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
88 F iv. Eliza TOWNSHEND [4446] was born on 29 Jan 1798, was baptized on 29 Apr 1798 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 10 Jun 1824 aged 26, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
+ 89 M v. John Dalton TOWNSHEND [3613] was born on 4 Mar 1800 in Sherwood, PE, CAN, was baptized on 8 Apr 1800 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died about 1873 in Rollo Bay West, PE, CAN aged about 73, and was buried in Bay Fortune, PE, CAN.
90 F vi. Esther Wray TOWNSHEND [4430] was born on 17 Jan 1802 in Summerside, PE, CAN and was baptized on 24 Feb 1802 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. Another name for Esther was Hester TOWNSHEND.
Baptism Notes: She was baptized by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
91 M vii. Charles James TOWNSHEND [4431] was born on 13 Jul 1804 and was baptized on 25 Sep 1804.
Baptism Notes: He was baptized by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
+ 92 F viii. Helen Diana TOWNSHEND [4447] was born on 19 Jan 1806, was baptized on 3 Jun 1806 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 3 Oct 1881 aged 75, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 93 M ix. Reverend Canon George TOWNSHEND M.A. [4448] was born on 9 May 1810 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 20 Oct 1895 in Amherst, NS, CAN aged 85, and was buried in Amherst, NS, CAN.
For more information on this family please see "The Descendants of William Townshend and Flora Stewart"
25. Barbara STEWART [8426] (Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in SCO, UK and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Pioneer Cemetery
Barbara married Colonel Charles STEWART [4319] [MRIN: 1472], son of Colonel Robert STEWART [3608] and Annabella STEWART [3587]. Charles was born in 1757 in SCO, UK, died on 2 Nov 1838 in Dalhousie, NB. CAN aged 81, and was buried in Dalhousie, NB. CAN.
Death Notes: 20 Nov 1838, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 2nd inst., age 81, Charles STEWART, Esq., P.E.I., Senior Magistrate, Col. 1st Batt. of Militia, native of Campbleton, Argylshire, Scotland from whence he emigrated with his father and family in 1771.
General Notes: He settled in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island. He built the Stone House in Lower Malpeque in 1820. He moved to Dalhousie when he was 76 and took some furnishings with him.
Children from this marriage were:
94 M i. Robert STEWART [4449] was born on 20 Oct 1787 in Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 30 May 1862 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged 74, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: 14 Jun 1862, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
d. 30th ult., at residence of his brother, Dugald STEWART, Esq., of Dalhousie (Rest. Co.), / Robert STEWART, Esq., of P.E.I., age 75.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He resided in Hamilton, PEI.
Robert married Penelope RAMSAY [4450] [MRIN: 1473], daughter of Malcolm RAMSAY [5718] and Ann Agnes MACNEILL [5719]. Penelope was born on 7 Aug 1793 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 4 Jul 1857 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 63, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN. They had no children.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
+ 95 F ii. Mary STEWART [4453] was born about 1790 and died on 17 Feb 1846 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 56.
+ 96 F iii. Annabella STEWART [4277] was born on 9 Oct 1792 in Lower Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 1 Jan 1887 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 94, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 97 M iv. Dugald STEWART [4455] was born on 26 Aug 1794 in Malpeque, PE, CAN and died on 25 Dec 1874 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged 80.
+ 98 F v. Janet STEWART [4456] was born on 11 Aug 1796 in Princetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 29 Nov 1863 in Summerside, PE, CAN aged 67, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
+ 99 M vi. Alexander STEWART [4557] was born in 1798 in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 100 F vii. Helen STEWART [4458] was born in 1800, died on 16 Oct 1889 aged 89, and was buried in Alberton, PE, CAN.
27. Annabella STEWART [4321] (Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) died in 1847 in Gaspé, PQ, CAN.
General Notes: They resided in Gaspé, PQ.
Annabella married Oliver O'HARA [4322] [MRIN: 1432]. Oliver died in 1809.
Children from this marriage were:
101 M i. Felix O'HARA [5907] .
102 F ii. Annabella O'HARA [5908] .
103 F iii. Martha Sophia O'HARA [5909] was born in 1808 and died in 1879 aged 71.
104 F iv. Mary O'HARA [5910] .
28. Colonel Charles STEWART [4319] (Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1757 in SCO, UK, died on 2 Nov 1838 in Dalhousie, NB. CAN aged 81, and was buried in Dalhousie, NB. CAN.
Death Notes: 20 Nov 1838, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 2nd inst., age 81, Charles STEWART, Esq., P.E.I., Senior Magistrate, Col. 1st Batt. of Militia, native of Campbleton, Argylshire, Scotland from whence he emigrated with his father and family in 1771.
General Notes: He settled in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island. He built the Stone House in Lower Malpeque in 1820. He moved to Dalhousie when he was 76 and took some furnishings with him.
Charles married Barbara STEWART [8426] [MRIN: 1472], daughter of Captain Dugald STEWART [3586] and Miss STEWART [4323]. Barbara was born in SCO, UK and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Pioneer Cemetery
(Duplicate Line. See Person 25)
Charles next married Annabella STEWART [3589] [MRIN: 2898], daughter of Chief Justice Peter STEWART [1490] and Helen MACKINNON [2598]. Annabella was born about 1763 in SCO, UK and died on 3 Feb 1844 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 81.
Death Notes: 24 Feb 1844, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.), 3rd Feb., age 81, Anabella STEWART widow of Charles STEWART, Esq. of Prince Town, P.E.I., second d/o late Chief Justice STEWART of P.E.I., native of Campbellton, Argylshire, Scotland.
29. Jennet STEWART [3609] (Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1758 and died on 10 Dec 1838 in Netherstory, ENG, UK aged about 80. Another name for Jennet was Janet.
Death Notes: Royal Gazette March 12, 1839.
RUSSEL, MRS. JANET
DIED
At Netherstory, near Bridgewater, England, on the 10th December last, Mrs. Janet Russel, relict of Capt. Russel, R.N. and sister of the late Dugald Stewart, Esq., Shipyard, Lot 18, in this province.
NOTE by TWS: This lady was a niece of Peter Stewart and cousin of John Stewart. Her mother Annabella Stewart married Robert Stewart and they came out to Malpeque in 1770. Annabella (her mother) was born on June 11, 1732 and Janet herself would be born about 1757.
Jennet married Captain John RUSSELL R.N. [3610] [MRIN: 1168]. Another name for John is Lord John RUSSELL.
The child from this marriage was:
105 M i. Robert RUSSELL [4347] .
30. Dugald STEWART Esq. [3611] (Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1759 in SCO, UK, died on 5 Aug 1842 aged 83, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: He is buried in Malpeque Peoples Cemetery.
General Notes: They resided on Shipyard Road.
From the book "Pathways to the Present"
"STEWART, DUGALD "ESQUIRE"
Stewart is a surname which is synonomous with the origins of Hamilton. Not only were the Stewarts among the early settlers of the community, but as close relatives to Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Stewart, one of the original proprietors of Lot 18, the family gained title to all of the land which is encompassed by Hamilton.
Dugald Stewart (1759-1842) was the third son of Robert and Annabella Stewart, the latter being a sister of the aforementioned Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart and also of Peter Stewart, the second Chief Justice of PEI. Dugald immigrated to the Island with his parents in 1770 from Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland, on the barque Annabella. Dugald's mother, Annabella, was given one-sixth of Lot 18 by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert, and Dugald, in turn, in 1811 received some 2511 acres in Hamilton from Annabella. From this large estate Dugald sold land to others in the community.
Dugald Stewart, who in 1797 married Elizabeth Craig (1779-1851), daughter of William and Kennedy (Copeland) Craig of Princetown, was known as Dugald "Esquire." This appellation was to differentiate him from two other Dugald Stewarts, none of which are known to have been related. The three Dugalds were the heads of families living a short distance from each other on the Shipyard Road. Dugald farmed but also had business interests, as a partner of his brothers, Matthew and James, in the Gaspe area and for a time was resident there. Dugald and Elizabeth had twelve children."
Dugald married Elizabeth CRAIG [3828] [MRIN: 1237] on 21 Dec 1797, daughter of William CRAIG [5811] and Kennedy COPELAND [5812]. Elizabeth was born in 1779 in Princetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 9 Nov 1851 aged 72, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque Peoples Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 106 F i. Annabella STEWART [4659] was born in 1798 and died in 1865 aged 67.
+ 107 M ii. Matthew STEWART [4473] was born in 1800 and died in 1843 aged 43.
+ 108 M iii. William STEWART [4474] was born in 1802, died on 15 Nov 1843 aged 41, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 109 F iv. Mary STEWART [3829] was born on 9 Apr 1805 in Shipyard, Princetown, PE, CAN and died on 20 Dec 1877 in Searletown, PE, CAN aged 72.
+ 110 M v. Robert STEWART [4749] was born in 1807 and died in 1876 aged 69.
111 M vi. Charles STEWART [4475] was born in 1809 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1877 aged 68.
General Notes: He was a merchant and resided in Cascumpec.
+ 112 M vii. Alexander STEWART [4367] was born in 1812 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 20 Apr 1872 aged 60, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 113 M viii. John Russell STEWART [4476] was born in 1815 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in Chicago, IL, USA.
+ 114 M ix. Dugald STEWART [4477] was born in 1819 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1893 in Chicago, IL, USA aged 74.
115 F x. Jane STEWART [4478] was born in 1822 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1863 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 41, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN. The cause of her death was Diptheria.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
+ 116 F xi. Elizabeth STEWART [4479] was born in 1824 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1867 aged 43.
32. Captain Matthew STEWART [4318] (Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1769 in Kintyre, Argyllshire, SCO, UK, died on 7 Feb 1844 aged 75, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He settled in Nouvelle, Quebec. He came to St. John's Island in 1792. In 1813 he was Master of the ship "Mary" which was built in Darnley and was raided and captured by American Privateers. He and Sophia had 5 other children besides Edmund.
Matthew married Sophia PRUST [4480] [MRIN: 1477]. Sophia was born in ENG, UK.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 117 M i. Edmund J. STEWART [4481] was born in 1812 and died in 1892 aged 80.
118 F ii. Mary Sophia STEWART [7752] .
Death Notes: Enregistered at full length, in the Second Registration Division of the County of Bonaventure, at the hour of Ten in the afternoon the Third day of the month of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one. In the Register-C. vol:1.page-195. under the Number -1300 James Verge Registrar
The Will of Mary Sophia Stewart
+ 119 F iii. Elizabeth Louisa STEWART [7753] .
120 F iv. Jane Millicent STEWART [7754] .
+ 121 F v. Annabella STEWART [7755] was born about 1812 in Fleurant Point, PQ, CAN and died on 14 Mar 1895 in Newquay, Cornwall, ENG, UK aged about 83.
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
38. Magdalen STEWART [3604] (John 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1788, died on 21 Aug 1865 aged about 77, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
Magdalen married George BIRNIE [3605] [MRIN: 1166] in 1810, son of Alexander BIRNIE [6764] and Unknown. George was born in 1786, died on 30 Oct 1863 aged 77, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
General Notes: George Birnie (1786-1863) was part of the London mercantile firm of Alexander Birnie and Company which also operated the Waters & Birnie enterprise in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Birnie arrived on the Island in 1809 and the following year married Magdalen Stewart, daughter of John "Hellfire Jack" Stewart, owner of Mt. Stewart in Lot 37 for whom Birnie acted as London agent. In 1813 he returned to England where he remained until 1840 when he returned permanently to the Island. During those years there were a succession of agents who handled his business, land, and legal affairs.
Excerpt of letter* from John Stewart to his son-in-law after the birth of their daughter Helen:
"return to you many thanks for thinking of my dear mother in giving her name to your daughter. She was one of the best human beings in her time in this world and all the misfortunes of her family may be justly attributed to her early separation from them."
*This letter was in the possession of Thomas Woodman Stewart, the excerpt was hand-copied by Donald Lowe during a visit to Tom's home, Oct 2002.
Children from this marriage were:
122 F i. Anne Bayley Stephen Stewart BIRNIE [4193] was born on 17 Sep 1811 and was baptized on 27 Dec 1811.
Birth Notes: St. Paul's Church Records, Charlottetown
ANNE BAYLEY STEPHEN STEWART BIRNIE - Daughter of Mr. George Birnie and of Magdalen Stewart, his wife. Born Sept. 17, 1811. Baptized Dec. 27, 1811.
123 M ii. Alexander BIRNIE [4194] was born on 9 Jul 1813 and was baptized on 13 Sep 1813.
Birth Notes: St. Paul's Church Records, Charlottetown
ALEXANDER BIRNIE - Born July 9, 1813; baptized Sept. 13, 1813
+ 124 F iii. Helen Stewart BIRNIE [3939] was born on 20 Apr 1815, died on 19 Aug 1871 in Strathgartney, PE, CAN aged 56, and was buried in Strathgartney, PE, CAN.
39. Captain Henry STEWART 1st Ceylon Regt. [3606] (John 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) died on 27 Mar 1814 in Ceylon, India.
General Notes: His father must have purchased a commission for him in the Ceylon Regiment. He was listed as First Lieutenant (29-12-1804) in the 2nd Ceylon Regt. He sailed from England on the ship "Windham" (later used to transport troops to Australia and back to India) arriving 13-7-1805 and being attached to the 2nd Ceylon Regt, Colombo. He was posted to Trincomalee as Fort Adjutant 1-2-1808. Henry was promoted to Captain 1-11-1810, and transferred to the 1st Ceylon Regt.
Henry married Louisa Ann COLEBROOKE [4416] [MRIN: 1462] in Dec 1807 in Colombo, India, daughter of Captain George COLEBROOKE [9901] and Unknown. Louisa was born about 1789, was baptized on 26 Jan 1790 in Vespery, Madras, India, and died on 29 May 1867 in Horsham, West Sussex, ENG, UK aged about 78.
Baptism Notes: Baptism record: (26/1/1790 ref. N/2/11/61) "Louisa Ann, in Vespery, Madras, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Colebrooke."
Death Notes: She died at age 78.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 125 F i. Helen Olympia STEWART [4417] was born from circa 1809 to 1810 in Trincomalee, India and died on 12 Jan 1885 in Gloucestershire, ENG, UK aged about 75.
40. John STEWART Jr. [3607] (John 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1803 and died on 7 Jul 1845 in Indian River, PE, CAN aged 42.
General Notes: "John and Barbara lived in Bedeque for a short time before moving in 1835 or 1836 to Oyster Cove where they settled on land owned or leased by Barbara's parents. John is believed to have been the first postmaster in the area of what is now Hamilton. John and Barbara Stewart both died at a relatively early age, leaving parentless a young family of five."
From the will of his father John "Hellfire Jack":
"Item. I give and bequeath a Tract of land in the said Island. Twelve Hundred Acres of Lot or Township Number Three Still unoccupied and unimproved to my natural Son John Stewart of Lot or Township number Twenty Six in fee simple and entirely at his own disposal."
John married Barbara RAMSAY [5716] [MRIN: 1922], daughter of Malcolm RAMSAY [5718] and Ann Agnes MACNEILL [5719]. Barbara was born on 15 Aug 1804 in Indian River, PE, CAN and died in 1843 aged 39.
Children from this marriage were:
126 M i. John STEWART [5717] .
General Notes: He is mentioned in his father's will as having been bequeathed 50 acres of land.
+ 127 M ii. William A. STEWART [4487] was born in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died after 1903.
+ 128 M iii. Charles H. STEWART [4485] was born in 1837 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1907 aged 70, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
129 F iv. Magdalene "Lena" STEWART [4491] was born in 1841 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1905 aged 64.
General Notes: They resided in Oyster Cove.
Lena married William SINCLAIR [4492] [MRIN: 1482] in 1867. William was born in 1843 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1937 aged 94.
General Notes: He was the son of Neil and Eliza Sinclair of Hamilton and was a Lighthouse Keeper.
130 F v. Mary Ann STEWART [4489] was born in 1841 and died in 1903 aged 62.
General Notes: She had no children of her own, but raised her niece Annie. They resided in Malpeque.
Mary married Robert CRAIG [4490] [MRIN: 1481] in 1860.
45. Lieut. Col. Peter DesBrisay STEWART [3255] (Charles Attorney-General 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1785 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 1 Nov 1867 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 82, and was buried on 4 Nov 1867 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: Death of Lieut. Col. Peter Desbrisay Stewart, from Pollard's Historical Sketches, p. 197 - 198.
The next death to record is that of the late Adjutant General Lieut. Colonel Peter D. Stewart, which sad event took place on November 1st, 1867, at his residence, Spring Park. Colonel Stewart was born in Charlottetown in 1785, where his days ended at the age of eighty-two years. At the age of fourteen he obtained a commission in the Royal Artillery, and as an officer of that regiment first performed garrison duty in the fortification of his native town. England being at war, young Stewart was present with the armament against Copenhagen in 1807. After a long service he retired from the army and returned to the land of his birth. Here on the retirement of Colonel Swabey, as the Adjutant General of Militia in 1859, Colonel Stewart received that appointment, in which he served to the period of his death. In connection with the venerable gentleman's journey through this life, we shall mention a most melancholy accident which happened in the year 1829. During that period, Captain Stewart was on garrison duty with his battery at Halifax, N.S., while Mrs. Stewart and family were passing the winter and spring at Charlottetown. On the 15th May, the family at the usual hour having retired to rest in apparent security from trouble, were awakened from their repose by the loud barking of their dog; in ascertaining the cause of this, the house was discovered to be on fire. The alarm being given the inmates were instantly removed in safety, except a little girl aged nine. Thereupon a noble minded boy, aged twelve, under the impulse of affection rushed into the burning house in order to save his sister and bring her forth, but sad to relate - both were consumed in the devouring flames..
A memorial plaque displayed on the rear wall of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Charlottetown reads:
"In Memory of
LIEUT. COL. PETER DESBRISAY STEWART,
Who died Nov 1st, 1867. Aged 83 years. He entered the army at an early age in the Royal Artillery Woolwich, serving with distinction at Copenhagen, West Indies, North American Colonies, and Ireland, when having attained the rank of Lieut. Col. he retired from the service, and returned to this Island where he held the appointment of Adjutant General of the Militia & Volunteers, applying himself with zeal and ability to the reconstruction of the defensive forces of his native land. The deceased was eldest son of Attorney General Stewart, and grandson of Chief Justice Stewart of this Island. This record of departed worth is erected by his family as a tribute to the memory of an indulgent parent, an efficient and devoted officer, and a warm hearted generous citizen. He will ever be remembered with affectionate regard."
Link to the "Will of Peter DesBrisay Stewart"
Peter married Dorcas BAKER [4324] [MRIN: 1102] on 19 Feb 1810 in London, ENG, UK, daughter of Hugh Cossart BAKER [7369] and Dorcas PHIPPS [7370]. Dorcas died on 22 Sep 1841 in Demerara, West Indies. The cause of her death was Yellow Fever.
Death Notes: DEATH - WIFE OF MAJOR P.D. STEWART
Royal Gazette Tues. Feb. 8, 1842
At Demerara, of Yellow Fever, the beloved wife of Major P.D.Stewart, Royal Artillery, after an illness of 10 days, she departed this life on the 22d. September, 1841, leaving a large family to deplore her loss. She was a kind & affectionate mother, & a sincere friend to all who knew her. She is deeply lamented by her friends. - London Morning Herald, Dec.7th.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 131 M i. Lt. Charles STEWART Artillery [4329] was born on 19 May 1813 in Woolwich, ENG, UK, was baptized on 24 Oct 1814 in Woolwich, Kent, ENG, UK, and died on 13 Jan 1842 in Gandamak, Afghanistan aged 28.
132 M ii. Hugh Cossart Baker STEWART [6425] was baptized on 8 Sep 1815 in Woolwich, Kent, ENG, UK.
Baptism Notes: St. Mary Magdalene
133 M iii. Peter DesBrisay STEWART Jr. [4330] was born on 28 Oct 1816 and was baptized on 19 May 1817 in Woolwich, ENG, UK.
134 M iv. Edward Kent Stratheran STEWART [6427] was baptized on 20 May 1819 in Woolwich, ENG, UK.
Baptism Notes: Saint Mary Magdalene.
+ 135 F v. Dorcas Octavia Pedder STEWART [3216] was born on 30 Mar 1812 in Bath, Somerset, ENG, UK, was baptized on 14 May 1812 in Bath, Somerset, ENG, UK, died on 21 Jun 1909 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 97, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 136 M vi. Dr. Lestock Wilson STEWART Esq., M.D. [6783] was born on 8 Feb 1824 in Westminster, ENG, UK and died on 4 May 1876 in Trichinopoly aged 52.
+ 137 F vii. Mary Magdalen STEWART [4331] was born on 3 Jan 1828 in Halifax, NS, CAN and died on 9 Jul 1882 aged 54.
138 M viii. Duncan McLeod STEWART [6426] was born on 4 Nov 1825 in Woolwich, Kent, ENG, UK and was baptized on 30 Jan 1827 in Woolwich, Kent, ENG, UK.
Baptism Notes: Saint Mary Magdalene
139 M ix. Thomas William STEWART [6428] was baptized on 4 Jul 1827 in Woolwich, Kent, ENG, UK.
Baptism Notes: Saint Mary Magdalene.
+ 140 F x. Flora MacDonald STEWART [3346] was born on 2 Jul 1833, died on 24 Apr 1898 aged 64, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
50. Elizabeth STEWART [11767] (Charles Attorney-General 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1797.
Elizabeth married James WILLIAMS [11761] [MRIN: 4134]. James was born in 1775 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK and died in 1815 aged 40.
For a formal biography on James Williams, please see The Dictionary of Canadian Biography: http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=2715&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=3jm1th4mc4naoo608p46ard625
The child from this marriage was:
+ 141 F i. Elizabeth WILLIAMS [11763] was born in 1797.
55. William STEWART [4356] (Charles Attorney-General 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 1 Jul 1806 and was baptized on 22 Aug 1806 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
General Notes: They lived at "Glen Stewart" in Lot 48, across the river from Charlottetown.
William married Annie Eliza GREEN [4410] [MRIN: 1458] on 4 May 1844 in Pavenham, Bedfordshire, ENG, UK, daughter of Henry GREEN [4413] and Unknown. Annie died on 9 Mar 1871 in Cambridge, ENG, UK.
Marriage Notes: "William Stewart (from whom this information was obtained in 1885) married Annie Eliza Green of Bedfordshire by whom he had one Son."
Children from this marriage were:
142 F i. Marian M. STEWART [4905] was born on 4 Jul 1846 and died in 1846.
+ 143 M ii. Canon Charles Henry Hylton STEWART [4906] was born in May 1849 and died in 1922 aged 73.
(#58 � 69 are in The Descendants of Captain Theophile de la Cour Desbrisay)
70. Thomas M'NUTT [3197] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 11 Jun 1784 in Harris Bay, Grande Rustico, Lot 24, PE, CAN, was baptized on 19 Aug 1784 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 18 Apr 1861 in Darnley, PE, CAN aged 76, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: Their house, named Athlone Cottage was on the property owned in 1998 by Alfred and Phyllis Wall.
Thomas married Annabella STEWART [4277] [MRIN: 1413], daughter of Colonel Charles STEWART [4319] and Barbara STEWART [8426]. Annabella was born on 9 Oct 1792 in Lower Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 1 Jan 1887 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 94, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: 22 Jan 1887, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
Mrs. Annabella MacNUTT relict of Thomas MacNUTT died at her home in Malpeque, P.E.I. on New Years Day, 95th year. She was a daughter of the late Col. Charles STEWART of Ross, Isle of Bute, Scotland and granddaughter of Lt. Col. Robert STEWART, one of the original grantees in the distribution of the island townships. She was born 9th Oct. 1792 and nutured amid the earliest scenes of Island history. She was married in 1811 and had 12 children, one of whom was the late Mrs. McMILLAN w/o late Hon. John McMILLAN of Saint John city.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
184 M i. John S. M'NUTT [4566] was born in 1813.
He never married and had no children
+ 185 M ii. Charles M'NUTT [4561] was born in 1815 and died in 1896 aged 81.
+ 186 F iii. Mary S. M'NUTT [4563] was born in 1818 and died in 1886 aged 68.
187 M iv. Henry S. M'NUTT [4553] was born in 1821, died on 3 Mar 1894 aged 73, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a shipbuilder and merchant, and involved in lobster packing.
He never married and had no children
188 F v. Penelope M'NUTT [4554] was born in 1824, died after 1894, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: She lived with her brother Henry.
She never married and had no children
+ 189 M vi. James Maxwell M'NUTT [4555] was born in 1826, died on 5 Jan 1906 aged 80, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 190 M vii. Dugald Stewart M'NUTT [4278] was born in 1827 in Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 5 Jul 1888 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 61, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
191 F viii. Barbara M'NUTT [4559] was born in 1830.
192 F ix. Bella-Amelia M'NUTT [4567] was born in 1832.
She never married and had no children
193 M x. T. Preston M'NUTT [4568] was born in 1834.
He never married and had no children
194 M xi. Leslie Stewart M'NUTT [4565] was born in 1837, died on 27 Sep 1919 aged 82, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
Leslie married Amelia Jane NELSON [3674] [MRIN: 1520] in 1881 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, daughter of Arthur "Wellington" NELSON [3673] and Eliza DAVIES [3638]. Amelia was born in 1843, died on 19 Jul 1939 aged 96, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: 29 Sept 1881, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
m. St. Paul's Church, Charlottetown, P.E.I., by Rev. D. Fitzgerald, Leslie Stewart McNUTT, Esq., Charlottetown, Asst. Chashier of Bank of P.E.I. / Amelia Jane NELSON d/o late Wellington NELSON, Esq.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
+ 195 F xii. Annabella Stewart "Anna" M'NUTT [4560] was born in 1840, died in 1923 aged 83, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
72. Helen M'NUTT [1456] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 7 May 1787 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, was baptized on 7 Aug 1787 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 14 Jan 1865 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 77, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. Another name for Helen was Ellen.
Birth Notes: Harris Bay, Lot 24
Death Notes: Death notice: On the 14th Inst, in the 78th year of her age Helen Relict of the late Thomas DesBrisay of this city. January 1865. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground
Helen married Thomas DESBRISAY Esq. [1441] [MRIN: 468] on 24 Aug 1810 in Charlottetown, Queens, PE, CAN, son of Reverend Theophilus DESBRISAY [1436] and Margaret STEWART [1437]. Thomas was born on 24 Aug 1783 in Covehead, St. John's Island, CAN, was baptized in Oct 1827 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 6 Mar 1857 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 73, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Birth Notes: He died in his 71st year.
73. Amelia M'NUTT [3199] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 17 Feb 1790 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, was baptized on 21 Jul 1790 in Grande Rustico, PE, CAN, died on 30 May 1863 aged 73, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground
Amelia married Nathan DAVIES [3624] [MRIN: 1173] in 1809 in PE, CAN. Nathan was born about 1781 in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, UK and died on 21 Oct 1837 aged about 56.
Death Notes: Colonial Herald, Oct 21, 1832 (or 37)
DIED
On Wednesday last, after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and pious resignation to the Divine will, Mr. Nathan Davies, Merchant of this town in the 56th year of his age. During a period of twenty-nine years residence in this Island, Mr. Davies had deservedly obtained the respect & esteem of all who knew him. He was an honest man - a faithful friend - a kind husband & a tender parent.
General Notes: Nathan Davies was the first member of the family to settle in Prince Edward Island. He was born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales in the early 1780's. He was educated at home by his father but, when young, went to London to his uncle George and commenced in his office as a lawyer. Not liking it, he was transferred to a merchant's firm and was subsequently sent to America in charge of merchandise. He was still living in 1829 when he was left a shilling in his father's will.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 196 F i. Amelia DAVIES [3625] was born on 15 Apr 1812 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 16 Oct 1904 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 92, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
+ 197 M ii. Benjamin DAVIES [3627] was born on 24 Nov 1813 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 16 Sep 1904 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 90, and was buried on 18 Sep 1904 in Brackley, PE, CAN.
198 F iii. Sarah DAVIES [3626] died in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
She never married and had no children
+ 199 F iv. Penelope DAVIES [3639] was born in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 2 Jan 1860, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 200 F v. Mary Helen DAVIES [3642] was born about 1818 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 30 Nov 1886 aged about 68, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
201 F vi. Jane DAVIES [3643] was born about 1831 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Jane married John HASZARD [4054] [MRIN: 1338]. John was born about 1816 and died on 7 May 1878 aged about 62. They had no children.
General Notes: He went to Australia on the Barque Aurora in 1853, and returned the following year, after which he became involved in ship building.
202 M vii. Nathan DAVIES [3645] .
General Notes: He was a bachelor.
+ 203 F viii. Eliza DAVIES [3638] was born in 1819 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 29 Jan 1864 aged 45, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 204 M ix. Daniel DAVIES [3641] was born on 18 Jan 1825 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 11 May 1911 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 86, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
+ 205 F x. Annabella DAVIES [3644] was born in 1827 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 24 Feb 1827 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 12 Jul 1860 in Auckland, NZ aged 33, and was buried in Symonds St, Auckland, NZ.
+ 206 M xi. Simon DAVIES [3640] was born in 1836 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 19 Aug 1899 aged 63, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
75. First Honorable Peter Stewart M'NUTT [3201] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1796 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 15 Jan 1846 aged 50, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: Farmer/Merchant
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Executive Council
Peter married Mary LONGWORTH [3536] [MRIN: 1142] on 29 Mar 1821, daughter of Francis LONGWORTH [4573] and Agnes "Annie" AULD [4574]. Mary was born on 5 Feb 1798 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, was baptized on 7 Apr 1798 in Charlottetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 6 Sep 1875 aged 77, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Children from this marriage were:
207 F i. Penelope M'NUTT [4304] was born in 1822 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died in 1899 aged 77, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Penelope married John McNEILL [4575] [MRIN: 1525].
+ 208 F ii. Anne M'NUTT [4280] was born in 1823 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 28 Apr 1903 aged 80, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
209 F iii. Margaret M'NUTT [4305] was born about 1824 in Darnley, PE, CAN.
Margaret married Dr. Edward HUMPHREYS [4311] [MRIN: 1429]. Edward was born about 1820 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
210 F iv. Amelia M'NUTT [4306] was born in 1825, died on 6 Apr 1860 aged 35, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery.
Amelia married John HASZARD [4578] [MRIN: 1527], son of William HASZARD [4579] and Ann Farrant JONES [4580]. John was born on 4 Mar 1816 in Bellevue Cove, PE, CAN, died on 8 May 1878 in Charlottetown Royalty, PE, CAN aged 62, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
General Notes: John carried on a business in St. Eleanor's until 1852, when he sailed from Halifax on the bark "Aurora" to Melbourne, Australia to prospect for gold. He returned to St. Eleanor's about a year later, resumed his business, and did some shipbuilding. He was a Justice of the Peace for Prince County, a director of the Summerside Bank, and on the death of his brother Henry, Surveyor of Shipping for the Colony and the Province, assumed his duties as well.
211 F v. Jane M'NUTT [4308] was born on 22 Sep 1827 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 27 Oct 1875 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 48, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Jane married Dugald Stewart M'NUTT [4278] [MRIN: 1516], son of Thomas M'NUTT [3197] and Annabella STEWART [4277]. Dugald was born in 1827 in Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 5 Jul 1888 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 61, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
212 M vi. Francis L. M'NUTT [4307] was born in 1830 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died in 1914 aged 84, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: People's Cemetery.
Francis married Jane DOHERTY [4581] [MRIN: 1529]. Jane was born on 19 Feb 1825, died on 5 Dec 1874 in Darnley, PE, CAN aged 49, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Francis next married Sarah Parker LONGWORTH [4582] [MRIN: 1530] on 11 Jun 1878 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, daughter of Francis LONGWORTH [4583] and Sarah Parker WATTS [4584]. Sarah was born on 18 Mar 1840, died on 8 Mar 1915 aged 74, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: 14 Jun 1878, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
m. At residence of bride's parents, Charlottetown, P.E.I., 11th inst., by Rev. David Fitzgerald, Rector of St. Paul's, Francis L. McNUTT, Esq. eldest s/o late Hon. Peter S. McNUTT, Darnley / Sarah Parker LONGWORTH second d/o Hon. Francis LONGWORTH, Charlottetown.
Burial Notes: People's Cemetery.
+ 213 M vii. James F. M'NUTT [4309] was born in 1832 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 16 Nov 1912 in Darnley, PE, CAN aged 80, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 214 M viii. Hon. Peter Stewart M'NUTT [3535] was born on 5 Apr 1834 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died in 1919 aged 85, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 215 F ix. Mary Eliza M'NUTT [4310] was born on 12 Jan 1838 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 29 Jun 1910 aged 72, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
76. Charles Augustus M'NUTT [3202] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1800 in Darnley, PE, CAN and died on 23 Jul 1860 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 60.
Death Notes: 18 Aug 1860, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
d. Charlottetown, P.E.I., Monday 23rd ult., of congestion of the brain, Charles MacNUTT, Esq., Merchant, age 60.
Charles married Eliza COLLEDGE [3970] [MRIN: 1302] on 5 Jan 1831. Eliza was born about 1810.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 216 F i. Lucy Margaret McNUTT [3969] was born about 1832, died on 4 May 1873 aged about 41, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 217 M ii. Rev. George M'NUTT [4286] .
77. Anne M'NUTT [3203] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1800 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 10 May 1891 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 91, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: Headstone says death day of 30 May at age 87.
Date : May 13, 1891
County : Westmorland
Place : Moncton
Newspaper : The Times
Chrlottetown, P.E.I. 'Chronicle' - We regret to record the death of Mrs. HYNDMAN which took place yesterday morn. at her residence, Prince street. Mrs. Hyndman was the youngest d/o James MacNUT of Darnley, who came to this Island in 1781 with Gov. Patterson as private secretaru, and grand daughter of Chief Justive Peter STEWART. She survived all her brothers and sisters and lived to the ripe age of 87. (sic)
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
Anne married Robert HYNDMAN [4295] [MRIN: 1424] in 1826, son of Thomas HYNDMAN [4612] and Elizabeth [4613]. Robert was born in 1806 in St. John's, Antigua, British West Indies and died on 25 Apr 1868 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 62.
Marriage Notes: 13 May 1891, Moncton, The Times:
Charlottetown, P.E.I. 'Chronicle' - We regret to record the death of Mrs. HYNDMAN which took place yesterday morn. at her residence, Prince street. Mrs. Hyndman was the youngest d/o James MacNUT of Darnley, who came to this Island in 1781 with Gov. Patterson as private secretary, and grand daughter of Chief Justice Peter STEWART. She survived all her brothers and sisters and lived to the ripe age of 87.
General Notes: He was a Mariner and Shipbuilder, member of the Legislative Assembly in 1832 and later High Sheriff of Prince County.
Children from this marriage were:
218 F i. Elizabeth Penelope HYNDMAN [4615] was born in Princetown, PE, CAN and died in 1856.
General Notes: She lived in and was married in Halifax, NS, spouse unknown.
+ 219 F ii. Annabelle HYNDMAN [4956] died on 3 Oct 1916.
220 M iii. James McNutt HYNDMAN [4621] was born in Aug 1831 in PE, CAN and died in 1853 in AUS aged 22.
General Notes: He lived in Australia.
221 M iv. Thomas H. HYNDMAN [4622] was born in Aug 1833 in Princetown, PE, CAN, died in 1849 in Cape Horn, SA aged 16, and was buried at Sea.
Death Notes: He died and was buried at sea, rounding Cape Horn on the way to New Zealand.
+ 222 M v. Peter Warwick HYNDMAN [4614] was born in Aug 1834 in Princetown, PE, CAN and died in Jun 1893 in ND, USA aged 58.
+ 223 F vi. Mary Ann HYNDMAN [4957] was born in Mar 1836 and died on 3 Oct 1916 aged 80.
224 F vii. Louisa E. HYNDMAN [4616] was born about 1837 in Princetown, PE, CAN and died in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: She died at age 93.
+ 225 M viii. Charles Augustus HYNDMAN [4623] was born on 6 Jul 1839 in Princetown, PE, CAN and died on 17 Aug 1906 in Edmonton, AB, CAN aged 67.
+ 226 M ix. Frederick William HYNDMAN R.N. [3677] was born on 4 Sep 1841 in Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 8 Sep 1925 aged 84, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
+ 227 F x. Barbara Edythe HYNDMAN [4617] was born about 1846 in Princetown, PE, CAN, died on 2 Mar 1883 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 37, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
228 M xi. Albert B. HYNDMAN [4619] was born about 1853 in Princetown, PE, CAN and died on 3 Mar 1923 in Greenwich, PE, CAN aged about 70.
General Notes: He resided in Eastern PE, and was a farmer.
Albert married Alice WINSLOE [4620] [MRIN: 1547]. Alice was born in ENG, UK.
79. Penelope M'NUTT [3205] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1802 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 11 Jul 1836 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 34, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Penelope married Hon. Donald RAMSAY [4236] [MRIN: 1396] on 22 Feb 1826. Donald was born in 1798, died on 20 Apr 1879 aged 81, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Rev. L.C. Jenkins.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a farmer, lumberman, and politician. The family resided in Hamilton, PE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 229 M i. Archibald RAMSAY [4237] was born on 12 Dec 1826 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 13 Jan 1910 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 83, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 230 M ii. James RAMSAY [4238] was born on 7 Oct 1829 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died on 30 Dec 1905 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 76.
231 F iii. Harriet RAMSAY [4239] was born in 1831 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 4 Sep 1854 aged 23, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
232 F iv. Helen RAMSAY [4240] was born in 1834 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 3 Jul 1916 aged 82, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
She never married and had no children
233 F v. Penelope RAMSAY [4241] was born in 1836 in Hamilton, ON, CAN, died on 15 Apr 1903 aged 67, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: She lived on the homestead in Hamilton.
She never married and had no children
80. Robert M. M'NUTT [3206] (Penelope STEWART 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1808 in Darnley, PE, CAN and died in 1861 aged 53.
Robert married Eliza BEAIRSTO [4290] [MRIN: 1420] on 2 May 1839 in Princetown Royalty, PE, CAN, daughter of George E. BEAIRSTO [4591] and Margaret RILEY [4592]. Eliza was born in 1817 in Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 25 Oct 1873 aged 56, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: MACNUTT-BEARISTO - On the 2d inst., at Princetown Royalty, by the Reverend John Keir, Mr. Robert M'Nutt, to Eliza, second daughter of Mr. George Bearisto, of that place.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
234 M i. George L. M'NUTT [4593] was born in 1840 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died in 1884 aged 44, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
George married Eliza MACNEIL [4594] [MRIN: 1536].
235 F ii. Penelope M'NUTT [4595] .
Penelope married Archibald McKELVIE [4596] [MRIN: 1537].
236 M iii. James M'NUTT [4597] .
237 F iv. Margaret M'NUTT [4598] was born in Darnley, PE, CAN.
Margaret married Hugh MONTGOMERY [4599] [MRIN: 1538].
238 F v. Elizabeth M'NUTT [4600] was born in Darnley, PE, CAN.
Elizabeth married George HUMPHRIES [4601] [MRIN: 1539].
239 M vi. Peter M'NUTT [4602] .
Peter married Amy TUPLIN [4603] [MRIN: 1540].
Peter next married Anne KEIR [4604] [MRIN: 1541].
240 F vii. Martha M'NUTT [4605] .
Martha married Wright LINDLEY [4606] [MRIN: 1542].
241 M viii. Charles A. M'NUTT [4607] was born in 1842 in Darnley, PE, CAN, died on 22 Mar 1915 aged 73, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a Merchant and resided in Darnley.
Charles married Rachel COUSINS [4608] [MRIN: 1543] on 24 Feb 1869. Rachel was born on 24 May 1838 in New London Capes, PE, CAN, was baptized on 22 Jul 1838, died on 30 Jan 1899 aged 60, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Charles next married Emma A. DENNIS [4609] [MRIN: 1544]. Emma was born in 1880, died on 15 Jul 1934 aged 54, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
242 F ix. Amelia M'NUTT [4610] .
243 F x. Helen M'NUTT [4611] .
82. Charles STEWART [3628] (Robert 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 5 Mar 1813, was baptized on 5 Mar 1813, died on 24 Jul 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 45, and was buried on 27 Jul 1858 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: From The Islander, 30 Jul 1858, page 3:
Died
On Saturday last, the 24th inst., at his residence, Rose Bank, after a tedious illness, CHARLES STEWART, ESQ., in the 45th year of his age.
General Notes: They had two sons and two daughters.
Charles married Amelia DAVIES [3625] [MRIN: 1174] on 12 Nov 1849 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, daughter of Nathan DAVIES [3624] and Amelia M'NUTT [3199]. Amelia was born on 15 Apr 1812 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 16 Oct 1904 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 92, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: Married by licence. Service performed by L.C. Jenkins. Witnesses: Daniel Davies, Thomas Desbrisay, William Pope
From The Islander, 16 Nov 1849, page 3:
Married
At Charlottetown, on Monday evening, the 12th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Jenkins, Ecclesiastical Commissary, CHARLES STEWART, Esq., of Rosebank, to AMELIA, eldest daughter of the late Nathan Davies, Esq., Merchant, Charlottetown.
Death Notes: According to the inscription on her headstone, she died in her 90th year.
Newspaper clippings:
"Many of the old residents of the city read with great regret the announcement in the Guardian yesterday of Mrs. George Davies, Brighton, in her ninetieth year. Mrs. Davies, was the eldest daughter of Nathan Davies, Esquire, of whom the late Hon. Benjamin Davies was the eldest son and the Hon. D. Davies, a younger son. She was married in her early life to the late Charles Stewart, Esquire of Rosebank, and subsequently to George Davies, Esquire, who was for many years at the head of the London House in this city. W.H. Stewart, of Brighton road and Charles Stewart now in Honolulu are her sons. Mrs. Carman of California, and Mrs. Peters, wife of the Hon. Arthur Peters, Premier and Attorney General are her daughters. She had been in failing health for many months and passed away at a ripe old age, after a noble Christian life well spent in the Master's service. The funeral was from St. Paul's."
"The funeral of the late Mrs. Davies took place yesterday afternoon leaving her residence at 2:45 o'clock. There was a large attendance. Rev. James Simpson, M.A., conducted the services in St. Paul's church and at the grave. The pall bearers were: W.A.O. Morson, Edward Bayfield, Artemas Lord, W.A. Weeks, James Lewis, W.L. Cotton"
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
244 F i. Ellen STEWART [3631] was born on 14 Sep 1850 and was baptized on 25 Feb 1851.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. L. C. Jenkins.
Ellen married Charles CARMEN [4203] [MRIN: 1379].
+ 245 M ii. William Henry STEWART [3629] was born on 12 Apr 1852, died on 21 Oct 1910 aged 58, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
+ 246 M iii. Charles Albert STEWART [3630] was born on 13 Apr 1854 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 12 May 1854, and died on 10 Jun 1917 in Honolulu, Hawaii aged 63.
+ 247 F iv. Amelia "Jane" STEWART [3632] was born on 11 Jun 1857 in Rosebank, PE, CAN, died on 12 May 1913 aged 55, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
83. Helen STEWART [4441] (Robert 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 16 Mar 1815 in Rosebank, PE, CAN, was baptized on 20 Jul 1815, died on 15 Sep 1848 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 33, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. Theophilus DesBrisay.
Death Notes: Death Notice 15 Sep 1848 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada:
Early this morning, Friday, the 15th inst., in the 34th year of her age, having given birth on Sunday to a daughter, stillborn, HELEN STEWART, the beloved wife of THEOPHILUS DESBRISAY, ESQ., and the youngest daughter of the late Robert Stewart, Esq., of Rose Bank.
She evinced during her suffering the utmost fortitude and resignation, and her hopes were rested on the only sure foundation. The funeral will take place on Sunday next, at Two o'clock.
27 Sep 1848, Saint John Christian Visitor. "d. Same place, 15th inst., age 34, Helen Stewart DESBRISAY w/o Theophilus DESBRISAY and youngest d/o late Robert STEWART, Esq. of Rose Bank.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground - Her headstone reads, "In Memory of Helen Stewart the beloved wife of Theophilus DesBrisay Esq., and youngest daughter of the late Robert Stewart of Rose Bank who departed this life Sept 15th 1848 in her 34th year after having given birth to an Infant which lies interred in the same grave. She was united by faith to her Saviour in life and in death. She is not divided."
Helen married Theophilus DESBRISAY Esq. [3207] [MRIN: 2129] on 16 Sep 1847 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, son of Thomas DESBRISAY Esq. [1441] and Helen M'NUTT [1456]. Theophilus was born on 24 Aug 1816 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 24 Sep 1848, died on 30 Mar 1884 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 67, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: By L.C. Jenkins; witnesses Peter DesBrisay, Albert Eales, Charles Stewart
From The Islander, 17 Sep 1847, page 3:
Married
On the 16th inst., at Christ Church, Cherry Valley, by the Rev. Dr. Jenkins, Ecclesiastical Commissary, THEOPHILUS DESBRISAY, ESQR., of this town, to HELEN, youngest daughter of the late Robert Stewart Esq., of Rosebank.
Birth Notes: He was born on the Feast of St. Bartholomew.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. L. C. Jenkins.
Death Notes: From the Daily Examiner 31 Mar 1884 p.3:
DIED - Entered into rest at Spring Park on Sunday 30th inst. Theophilus DesBrisay, Esq., aged 67 years. Funeral at St. Paul's, Burial St. Peters.
The child from this marriage was:
248 F i. Infant DESBRISAY [4848] was born on 15 Sep 1848, died on 15 Sep 1848, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN. The cause of her death was Stillborn.
Death Notes: The child died at birth.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground.
(#85 � 94 are in The Descendants of William Townshend and Flora Stewart)
95. Mary STEWART [4453] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1790 and died on 17 Feb 1846 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 56.
Death Notes: 21 Feb 1846, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 17th inst., Mary DUMARESQUE widow of Perry DUMARESQUE, Esq., age 56.
Mary married Lt. Perry DUMARESQ R.N. [5911] [MRIN: 1998] on 6 Aug 1813 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN. Perry was born on 19 Sep 1788 and died on 15 Mar 1839 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged 50.
Marriage Notes: 20 Aug 1833, Saint John, The Weekly Observer:
m. Dalhousie, 6th inst., by Rev. A. Somerville, Perry DUMARESQUE, Esq. Lt., R.N. and sub-collector of H.M. Customs / Mary STEWART eldest d/o Charles STEWART, Esq, of Prince Town,P.E.I.
Death Notes: 26 Mar 1839, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 13th inst., P. DUMERESQUE, Esq., Lt. in the Navy, officer on the Halifax Station during the last American War and was Sub Collector at the Port of Dalhousie.
General Notes: He was sub-collector of Her Majesty's Customs.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 282 F i. Caroline R. DUMARESQ [11460] was born about 1821 and died on 19 Aug 1852 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 31.
283 F ii. Mary Jane DUMARESQ [11462] .
Mary married Thomas Cook ALMONY [11463] [MRIN: 4026] on 29 Jul 1839 in Carlisle.
Marriage Notes: 30 Nov 1839, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
m. Carlisle, 29th July, by Rev. Johnson, Minister of Established Church, Thomas Cook ALMONY, England / Mary Jane DUMARESQUE third d/o Perry DUMARESQUE, Esq. of Dalhousie and Collector H.M. Customs at Bay de Chaleur (Glouc. Co.).
284 M iii. Capt. Phillip DUMARESQ [11464] died in Feb 1883 in Bay Of Biscay.
Death Notes: 21 Apr 1883, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
The Liverpool steamship "San Columbo", Capt. Phillip DUMARESQ from Cardiff, 28th Jan. last, coal laden, for Bombay, doubtless foundered in Bay of Biscay, with all hands, about 30. Wreckage of the "San Columbo" was washed ashore near Mavenna in Bay of Biscay. Capt. Dumaresq was son of late Perry DUMARESQ, Collector of H.M. Customs, Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) N.B. His widow and family reside in London.
25 Apr 1883, Newcastle Union Advocate:
The Liverpool steamship "San Columbo", commanded by Capt. Dumaresq from Cardiff, 28th Jan. last, coal laden for Bombay, doubtless foundered in the Bay of Biscay during the heavy gales in February with all hands (about 30 persons). Capt. DUMARESQ was a son of late Percy DUMARESQ, Esq., Collector of Customs at Bathurst (Glouc. Co.) His widow and family reside in London.
96. Annabella STEWART [4277] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 9 Oct 1792 in Lower Malpeque, PE, CAN, died on 1 Jan 1887 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 94, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: 22 Jan 1887, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
Mrs. Annabella MacNUTT relict of Thomas MacNUTT died at her home in Malpeque, P.E.I. on New Years Day, 95th year. She was a daughter of the late Col. Charles STEWART of Ross, Isle of Bute, Scotland and granddaughter of Lt. Col. Robert STEWART, one of the original grantees in the distribution of the island townships. She was born 9th Oct. 1792 and nutured amid the earliest scenes of Island history. She was married in 1811 and had 12 children, one of whom was the late Mrs. McMILLAN w/o late Hon. John McMILLAN of Saint John city.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Annabella married Thomas M'NUTT [3197] [MRIN: 1413], son of James "Jamey" M'NUTT [3194] and Penelope STEWART [3193]. Thomas was born on 11 Jun 1784 in Harris Bay, Grande Rustico, Lot 24, PE, CAN, was baptized on 19 Aug 1784 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 18 Apr 1861 in Darnley, PE, CAN aged 76, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: Their house, named Athlone Cottage was on the property owned in 1998 by Alfred and Phyllis Wall.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 70)
97. Dugald STEWART [4455] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 26 Aug 1794 in Malpeque, PE, CAN and died on 25 Dec 1874 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged 80. Another name for Dugald was Donald STEWART.
Death Notes: 6 Jan 1875, Newcastle Union Advocate:
Dugald STEWART, Esq. for many years Collector of Customs for the port of Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) breathed his last while sitting in his chair Christmas morn. Soon after Confederation, Mr. S., having become enfeebled by increasing age, was superannuated and allowed to retire with a yearly allowance. W. MONTGOMERY, Esq., late M.P.P. was appointed in his stead. The remains of this aged citizen were interred in the Presbyterian Burying Ground, Dalhousie on Saturday last.
General Notes: He lived in Dalhousie, NB.
Dugald married Hannah GOOD [4629] [MRIN: 1550] on 12 Feb 1844 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN. Hannah was born in 1815 in Cork, IRE, UK and died on 2 Jan 1867 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged 52. Another name for Hannah was Hannah GOODE.
Marriage Notes: 2 Mar 1844, Saint John, New Brunswick Courier:
m. 12th Feb., Dalhousie (Rest. Co.), by Rev. Steven, Dugald STEWART, Esq. / Miss Hannah GOOD, both of Dalhousie.
Children from this marriage were:
285 F i. Elizabeth STEWART [4630] .
+ 286 M ii. Robert STEWART [4631] was born on 29 Oct 1837 in Dalhousie, NB. CAN, died on 21 Dec 1921 in Malpeque, PE, CAN aged 84, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
+ 287 F iii. Penelope STEWART [4711] was born about 1840.
288 F iv. Margaret Ann STEWART [4712] .
She never married and had no children
289 F v. Anne STEWART [4713] .
290 M vi. Charles STEWART [4714] .
291 F vii. Barbara STEWART [4715] .
292 M viii. Dugald STEWART [4716] .
+ 293 M ix. Matthew STEWART [4717] was born on 30 Apr 1850 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN.
294 F x. Mary STEWART [4718] .
295 M xi. James STEWART [4719] .
296 M xii. William STEWART [4720] .
297 M xiii. Alexander STEWART [4721] .
298 M xiv. Albert STEWART [4722] .
98. Janet STEWART [4456] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 11 Aug 1796 in Princetown, St. John's Island, CAN, died on 29 Nov 1863 in Summerside, PE, CAN aged 67, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery.
General Notes: They lived in St. Eleanor's.
Janet married Thomas HUNT [4648] [MRIN: 1554]. Thomas was born about 1790 in Friarstown, County Limerick, IRE, died on 5 Sep 1878 aged about 88, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
299 M i. Charles HUNT [4649] was born in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN and died on 18 Jan 1892 in Summerside, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: 25 Jan 1892, Moncton, The Times:
The 'Journal' reports the death of Charles HUNT, Summerside, P.E.I. who passed peacefully away Monday 18th at the age of 60 years. The cause of death was heamorrhage to which he was subject some time. The deceased was the eldest s/o late Thomas HUNT, for many years Prothonotary of the Supreme Court and grandson of late Col. Charles STEWART, Princetown. He held the office of deputy sheriff under Sheriffs R. Hunt, Peter MacNutt and A.E. Holland, successively. He was a brother to R. HUNT, postmaster and W.T. HUNT, deputy prothonotary for Prince Co. He left a wife and family.
+ 300 M ii. Richard Alexander HUNT [4650] was born on 17 Jan 1833 in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN, died on 3 Sep 1907 aged 74, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
301 M iii. William Thomas Devere HUNT [4651] was born about 1836 in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN, died on 31 May 1907 aged about 71, and was buried in Summerside, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery.
302 F iv. Jane HUNT [4652] was born in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN.
+ 303 M v. Dugald Stewart HUNT [4653] was born on 27 Aug 1852 in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN and died on 4 Dec 1908 in Hillyard, WA, USA aged 56.
99. Alexander STEWART [4557] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1798 in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Alexander married Mary MORSON [4558] [MRIN: 1515] in 1827. Mary was born in ENG, UK.
General Notes: She was previously married to a Richard Willock Morson, Sr. He died as a young man leaving a young son. Mary and her son came to PEI in 1825. Her maiden name was Ormsby.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 304 F i. Catherine Ormsby STEWART [4556] was born on 7 Jun 1829 in Princetown Royalty, PE, CAN, was baptized on 7 Jun 1829, died on 22 Mar 1914 aged 84, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
305 F ii. Mary STEWART [4655] .
+ 306 M iii. Charles STEWART [4656] was born in 1834 and died in 1902 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA aged 68.
307 F iv. Barbara STEWART [4660] .
100. Helen STEWART [4458] (Barbara STEWART 3, Dugald (Captain) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1800, died on 16 Oct 1889 aged 89, and was buried in Alberton, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Dock Cemetery
Helen married Archibald RAMSAY [4661] [MRIN: 1559], son of Malcolm "Moccasin" RAMSAY [4662] and Margaret MURPHY [4663]. Archibald was born about 1804, died on 26 Oct 1886 aged about 82, and was buried in Alberton, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Dock Cemetery
Children from this marriage were:
+ 308 M i. Malcolm RAMSAY [4664] was born on 4 Sep 1824 and died in 1898 aged 74.
309 M ii. Charles RAMSAY [4666] .
310 F iii. Mary RAMSAY [4667] .
311 F iv. Barbara RAMSAY [4668] .
312 F v. Ellen RAMSAY [4669] .
Ellen married John McKENNA [4670] [MRIN: 1562]. John was born in Tignish, PE, CAN.
313 F vi. June RAMSAY [4671] .
314 F vii. Nellie RAMSAY [4672] .
315 M viii. John RAMSAY [4673] .
316 M ix. Donald RAMSAY [4674] .
317 F x. Margaret RAMSAY [4675] .
318 M xi. Charles RAMSAY [4676] .
319 M xii. James RAMSAY [4677] .
106. Annabella STEWART [4659] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1798 and died in 1865 aged 67.
General Notes: They lived in Kildare, PEI.
Annabella married Patrick CODY [4658] [MRIN: 1558] in 1824, son of John CODY [8149] and Unknown. Patrick was born in 1798 in Rathangan, County Wexford, IRE, UK and died in 1838 aged 40.
General Notes: He was a Justice of the Peace and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Prince County from 1831-1838. During this time he also held various government jobs, including customs collector, commissioner of roads, and collector of lighthouse dues.
Children from this marriage were:
320 U i. Infant CODY [4726] was born in 1825 and died in 1826 aged 1.
Death Notes: This child drowned in an uncovered well - unknown if a son or daughter.
+ 321 F ii. Elizabeth CODY [3343] was born in 1827 in Malpeque, PE, CAN and died in 1862 aged 35.
322 M iii. John CODY [4727] was born in 1829 and died in 1829.
+ 323 F iv. Ellen CODY [4728] was born on 6 May 1833 in PE, CAN, died on 26 Sep 1924 in West Somerville, MA, USA aged 91, and was buried in St. Eleanor's, PE, CAN.
324 F v. Mary CODY [4730] was born in 1833 and died in 1852 in Princetown, PE, CAN aged 19.
She never married and had no children
+ 325 F vi. Anna CODY [4657] .
326 M vii. Dugald Stewart CODY [4731] was born in 1835, died on 11 Dec 1853 aged 18, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN. The cause of his death was Consumption.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
327 F viii. Maria Jane CODY [4732] was born in 1838 in Cascumpec, PE, CAN and died in 1861 aged 23. The cause of her death was Diptheria.
General Notes: They had three children who also died of diptheria in 1861.
Maria married John Amos GARDINER [4733] [MRIN: 1574] in 1858. John was born on 28 Nov 1831 in South Shore Bedeque, PE, CAN and died on 21 Mar 1914 in Chelton, PE, CAN aged 82.
General Notes: He was a Farmer.
107. Matthew STEWART [4473] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1800 and died in 1843 aged 43.
General Notes: He was a Shipowner and lived in St. John's, NF. He was a principal in the firm of Stewart and Cheetham.
Matthew married Maria ELLIOTT [4734] [MRIN: 1575] in 1836.
General Notes: She was a daughter of George Elliott, a Merchant in St. John's, NF.
Children from this marriage were:
328 F i. STEWART [4735] was born in St. John's, NF, CAN.
General Notes: They resided in New Glasgow, NS.
married FRASER [4736] [MRIN: 1576].
329 F ii. STEWART [5819] .
married J.H. WINFIELD [5820] [MRIN: 1964].
General Notes: They lived in Halifax, NS.
108. William STEWART [4474] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1802, died on 15 Nov 1843 aged 41, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a Farmer.
William married Margaret MACGOUGAN [4737] [MRIN: 1577]. Margaret was born in 1809 and died in 1851 aged 42.
General Notes: She lived in Hamilton, PE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 330 F i. Louisa A. STEWART [4738] was born about 1834 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 15 Feb 1908 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 74, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
331 M ii. John STEWART [4742] was born in Hamilton, PE, CAN.
+ 332 M iii. John "Russell" STEWART [4743] was born on 10 Jul 1868 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, was baptized on 15 Sep 1868, and died before 1925 in AB, CAN.
333 M iv. STEWART [4745] was born in Hamilton, PE, CAN.
General Notes: He went to sea.
109. Mary STEWART [3829] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 9 Apr 1805 in Shipyard, Princetown, PE, CAN and died on 20 Dec 1877 in Searletown, PE, CAN aged 72.
Mary married Hon. John M. WRIGHT [4341] [MRIN: 1439] on 16 Nov 1831 in Princetown, PE, CAN. John was born in 1789 in Tryon, St. John's Island, CAN and died on 2 Dec 1875 in Searletown, PE, CAN aged 86.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Charles Stewart.
General Notes: When first married they lived in the Central Bedeque area, then became some of the first settlers in the Searletown district, establishing Birch Grove Farm.
John was a Justice of the Peace, a High Sheriff for Prince County, a Lieutenant in the Second Battalion of the Prince Edward Island Militia. In 1871 he was listed as Lieutenant-Colonel in the Second Prince County Regiment. He became a member of the Legislative Council, resigning in 1860.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 334 F i. Elizabeth Ann WRIGHT [4746] was born on 10 Mar 1833 in Searletown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 25 Mar 1841 in Searletown, PE, CAN, died on 10 Apr 1860 in Bedeque, PE, CAN aged 27, and was buried in Lower Bedeque, PE, CAN.
335 M ii. Dugald Stewart WRIGHT [4342] was born on 19 Jun 1835 in Searletown, PE, CAN, died on 26 Nov 1912 in Summerside, PE, CAN aged 77, and was buried in Searletown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: United Church Cemetery.
General Notes: They resided in Birch Grove, Searletown, PEI. Dugald and Beria had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Dugald was a Farmer, Sheriff, and Justice of the Peace.
Dugald married Beria Stewart BLACK [4343] [MRIN: 1440] on 28 Jan 1863 in Searletown, PE, CAN, daughter of Joseph BLACK [4747] and Sarah CANFIELD [4748]. Beria was born on 20 Sep 1837 in Searletown, PE, CAN, died on 28 Feb 1910 in Searletown, PE, CAN aged 72, and was buried in Searletown, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: They were married near Willow Cottage.
Burial Notes: Searletown United Church Cemetery.
110. Robert STEWART [4749] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1807 and died in 1876 aged 69.
Robert married Jane MACGOUGAN [4750] [MRIN: 1583], daughter of John MACGOUGAN [4751] and Jane CRAIG [4752]. Jane was born in 1818 in Malpeque, PE, CAN and died in 1860 aged 42.
General Notes: "Jane (Jennie ) was first married to James MacKay the grandfather of John T. MacKay. James died in 1853 at age 40 . They lived in Darnley. their tombstones in Malpeque Cemetery side by side indicate McKay James of Darnley died 1853 age 40 and Stewart, Jane Mcgougan 1819-1902 wife of David."
Children from this marriage were:
336 F i. Annie STEWART [4753] was born in Hamilton, PE, CAN.
General Notes: They lived in Waldron, MA, USA.
337 F ii. Annabella Maria STEWART [4754] was born in 1850 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, was baptized on 18 Aug 1850, died in 1850 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
338 F iii. Elizabeth J. STEWART [4755] was born in 1851 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1875 in Summerside, PE, CAN aged 24.
Elizabeth married J. "Alfred" GOURLIE [4756] [MRIN: 1585], son of James GOURLIE [4757] and Helen Emma [4758]. Alfred was born in 1845 and died in 1903 aged 58.
General Notes: He was a Pharmacist. His father came to PEI from the Miramichi region and was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. Alfred was remarried in 1879 to Adelaide C. Graves of Summerside and had additional children: Alfred, Frances, Arthur, Eva, and Ruth.
+ 339 F iv. Jane Hamilton STEWART [4759] was born in 1853 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1947 aged 94.
340 M v. William James STEWART [4761] was born in 1860 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1867 in Bedeque, PE, CAN aged 7.
Death Notes: He died after a brief illness, in Mrs. John MacCallum's home in Bedeque.
112. Alexander STEWART [4367] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1812 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 20 Apr 1872 aged 60, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Alexander married Ann RAMSAY [4762] [MRIN: 1588] 6 or 13 Mar 1849, daughter of John RAMSAY [4763] and Martha OWEN [4764]. Ann was born on 14 Feb 1818 in Port Hill, PE, CAN and died in Jul 1877 aged 59.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 341 M i. Henry Albert STEWART [4765] was born in 1851 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1902 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 51, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
342 F ii. Annie E. STEWART [4243] was born in 1852 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 18 Aug 1885 aged 33, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
Annie married Archibald RAMSAY [4237] [MRIN: 1398], son of Hon. Donald RAMSAY [4236] and Penelope M'NUTT [3205]. Archibald was born on 12 Dec 1826 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died on 13 Jan 1910 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 83, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
343 F iii. Martha Sophia STEWART [4769] was born in 1853 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1863 in Hamilton, PE, CAN aged 10, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN. The cause of her death was Diptheria.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
+ 344 F iv. Margaret F. STEWART [4770] was born in 1856 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1906 aged 50, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
345 M v. John Arthur STEWART [4774] was born in 1856 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1948 aged 92, and was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a Teacher and Farmer, lived in Quebec up to about 1920 when he returned home to the farm. He was in Lennoxville in 1919.
346 M vi. Dugald Matthew STEWART [4775] was born in 1861 in Hamilton, PE, CAN, died in 1919 in Spokane, WA, USA aged 58, and was buried in Spokane, WA, USA.
General Notes: He was a Railwayman, and lived in PEI, Ontario, and Washington, USA.
347 F vii. Mary STEWART [4776] was buried in Malpeque, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Malpeque People's Cemetery.
113. John Russell STEWART [4476] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1815 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in Chicago, IL, USA.
General Notes: They lived in the USA.
John married Mary Jane HOWE [4777] [MRIN: 1594], daughter of David HOWE [4778] and Unknown. Mary was born in 1819 and died in 1857 in Pecatonica, IL, USA aged 38.
General Notes: She was a niece of Sir Joseph Howe.
Children from this marriage were:
348 M i. William STEWART [4779] .
349 M ii. Henry STEWART [4780] .
350 M iii. Dugald STEWART [4781] .
351 F iv. Mary STEWART [4782] .
352 F v. Jessie STEWART [4783] .
353 F vi. Stella STEWART [4784] .
354 F vii. Fannie STEWART [4785] .
114. Dugald STEWART [4477] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1819 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1893 in Chicago, IL, USA aged 74.
General Notes: He was a Deep Sea Mariner, and lived in the USA.
Dugald married Elizabeth [4786] [MRIN: 1596]. Elizabeth was born in USA and died in 1894.
Children from this marriage were:
355 F i. STEWART [4787] .
General Notes: She lived in Omaha, NB, USA
married Edward BALCH [4788] [MRIN: 1597].
356 F ii. STEWART [4789] .
General Notes: They lived in Wyoming, USA.
married Alex JENNISON [4790] [MRIN: 1598].
116. Elizabeth STEWART [4479] (Dugald STEWART Esq. 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1824 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1867 aged 43.
General Notes: They lived in Dalhousie, NB.
Elizabeth married Edmund J. STEWART [4481] [MRIN: 1599], son of Captain Matthew STEWART [4318] and Sophia PRUST [4480]. Edmund was born in 1812 and died in 1892 aged 80.
Children from this marriage were:
357 M i. Alexander STEWART [4791] .
358 F ii. Elizabeth Sophia STEWART [4792] .
359 F iii. Annabel STEWART [4793] .
360 F iv. Jane Millicent STEWART [4794] .
361 M v. Edmund Thornton STEWART [4795] .
362 M vi. Matthew Prust STEWART [4796] .
363 M vii. Lestock STEWART [4797] .
Death Notes: He died at the age 4 years.
117. Edmund J. STEWART [4481] (Captain Matthew STEWART 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born in 1812 and died in 1892 aged 80.
Edmund married Elizabeth STEWART [4479] [MRIN: 1599], daughter of Dugald STEWART Esq. [3611] and Elizabeth CRAIG [3828]. Elizabeth was born in 1824 in Hamilton, PE, CAN and died in 1867 aged 43.
General Notes: They lived in Dalhousie, NB.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 116)
119. Elizabeth Louisa STEWART [7753] (Captain Matthew STEWART 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1).
Death Notes: She predeceased her sister Mary Sophia.
Elizabeth married DONALDSON [7808] [MRIN: 2657].
Children from this marriage were:
364 F i. Martha DONALDSON [7813] .
General Notes: Assumed to be a daughter.
365 F ii. Mary DONALDSON [7812] .
General Notes: Assumed to be a daughter.
366 F iii. Annabella DONALDSON [7815] .
121. Annabella STEWART [7755] (Captain Matthew STEWART 3, Annabella STEWART 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born about 1812 in Fleurant Point, PQ, CAN and died on 14 Mar 1895 in Newquay, Cornwall, ENG, UK aged about 83.
Birth Notes: Bonaventure County
Death Notes: 29 Mar 1895, Saint John Globe:
d. 14th inst., Newquay, Cornwall, England, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. FULLER, Annabella Stewart CAMPBELL widow of John W. CAMPBELL of Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) N.B. and mother of A.S. CAMPBELL of Montreal, age 83 years. (cross reference: Annabella STEWART)
Annabella married John Urquhart CAMPBELL [7756] [MRIN: 2641] on 31 Jan 1839, son of John Alexander CAMPBELL [7936] and Sarah URQUHART [7937]. John was born about 1809 in PEI, CAN and died on 18 Jul 1878 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 69.
Death Notes: 31 Jul 1878, Saint John, The Daily Telegraph:
d. Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) 18th inst., John U. CAMPBELL, Esq., late High Sheriff for Rest. Co., age 68.
Children from this marriage were:
367 M i. Alexander Stewart CAMPBELL [7757] was born about 1839 in NB, CAN and died on 21 Aug 1856 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 17.
Death Notes: 30 Aug 1856, Chatham, The Gleaner and Northumberland Schediasma: d. Thursday 21st inst., of inflammation of the bowels, age 17, at residence of his father, John U. CAMPBELL, Esq. of Dalhousie (Rest. Co.) N.B., Alexander CAMPBELL.
+ 368 F ii. Sophia CAMPBELL [7758] was born about 1841 in NB, CAN and died on 1 Jan 1871 in Dalhousie, NB, CAN aged about 30.
369 M iii. Stephen Prust CAMPBELL [7760] was born about 1842 in NB, CAN.
370 M iv. James CAMPBELL [7761] was born about 1845 in NB, CAN.
371 F v. Sarah Elizabeth CAMPBELL [7762] was born about 1847 in NB, CAN.
Sarah married FULLER [7807] [MRIN: 2655].
372 F vi. Mary Louise CAMPBELL [7763] was born about 1849 in NB, CAN. Another name for Mary was Mary Elizabeth Louisa CAMPBELL.
Mary married ROBERTSON [7814] [MRIN: 2656].
373 F vii. Emily Anne CAMPBELL [7764] was born about 1851 in NB, CAN.
374 F viii. Ida CAMPBELL [7765] was born about 1853.
+ 375 M ix. Alexander Stewart CAMPBELL [7766] was born about 1856 in NB, CAN.
376 M x. John Colin CAMPBELL [7767] was born about 1859 in NB, CAN.
Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)
124. Helen Stewart BIRNIE [3939] (Magdalen STEWART 4, John 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born on 20 Apr 1815, died on 19 Aug 1871 in Strathgartney, PE, CAN aged 56, and was buried in Strathgartney, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
Helen married Robert Bruce STEWART [3940] [MRIN: 1287] on 27 Jun 1838 in London, ENG, UK, son of David STEWART [4482] and Martha Mann HILL [4483]. Robert was born on 11 Apr 1813 in London, ENG, UK, died on 9 May 1884 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 71, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Death Notes: Obituary from the Daily Patriot read:
Mr. Stewart has, for many years, occupied a place among the prominent gentlemen of our province. Since his large estates were purchased by the Government, his name has not figured so extensively in public documents as formerly; but on account of the high family to which he belonged, his means and his scholarly attainments, his decease leaves a blank in our community which cannot be easily filled.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery
General Notes: Robert was no blood relation to Chief Justice Peter Stewart.
Land Proprietor/Estate Manager
Established the Strathgartney Homestead in 1863
The Stewart family of London, England, and Prince Edward Island was one of the largest land-owning families in the history of land proprietorship on PEI. The patriarch, David Stewart, was born in 1769 in Loch Katrine, Scotland. He was trained as a land surveyor and became a successful land agent. He married Martha Mann Hill and had one child, Robert Bruce Stewart, born in London in 1813. As early as 1908, David Stewart began purchasing land in Prince Edward Island and by the 1830's, the Stewarts had purchased Lots 7, 10, 12, and 30 as well as parts of Lots 27, 46, and 47. The Stewart family shared their Great Russell Street home in London with Robert Stewart, David's brother and partner. Robert died in January 1846.
David's son Robert Bruce received much of his education in the Arts and Sciences independently but was trained as a land agent and surveyor by his father. In London on 27 June 1838, Robert Bruce married Helen Birnie, daughter of the Prince Edward Island merchant, George Birnie. Robert Bruce, along with his wife and their five children left Britain on 29 August 1846 to settle in Charlottetown, PEI. In 1863, Robert Bruce moved his family, now including nine children, to a country estate called Strathgartney on the Stewart property in Lot 30. Upon his father's death in 1852, Robert Bruce Stewart became the largest resident proprietor on PEI, owning more than 67,000 acres. He was one of the key players in the Land Question on PEI, fighting long and hard against the Land Purchase Act by which the government would purchase all large land holdings from the proprietors which were to be sold to tenants. In February 1876, Robert Bruce was forced to sell all but 500 acres of his vast estate to the PEI government. Thereafter, Robert Bruce left his Strathgartney home and retired to Charlottetown where he lived with his second wife, Harriet Amelia Mayne, whom he married 7 December 1876. Robert Bruce Stewart died in Charlottetown 9 May 1884.
His full story may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1987) in the article Robert Bruce Stewart And The Land Question.
Children from this marriage were:
377 F i. Eliza Martha STEWART [4198] was born on 26 May 1839 in ENG, UK, died on 14 Jul 1907 aged 68, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
Eliza married POOLE [4345] [MRIN: 1442].
378 M ii. Walter B. STEWART [4903] was born in 1841, died on 25 Jan 1850 aged 9, and was buried on 25 Jan 1850 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Old Protestant Burying Ground, The parish register says:
Walter B. Stewart, son of Robert Bruce Stewart, aged 9 years was buried on 25th Jan 1850.
379 M iii. Robert Bruce STEWART Jr. [4195] was born on 6 Dec 1842 in PE, CAN, died on 12 Mar 1897 in PE, CAN aged 54, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
Robert married Ann "Annie" WARBURTON [4344] [MRIN: 1441] on 7 Oct 1878 in PE, CAN, daughter of Hon. James C. WARBURTON [6766] and Martha Compton GREEN [6767]. Annie was born on 17 Oct 1845 in PE, CAN, died on 5 Sep 1931 in PE, CAN aged 85, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
380 F iv. Matilda Mary STEWART [4199] was born in 1845 in PE, CAN, died on 12 Jul 1905 aged 60, and was buried in Strathgartney, PE, CAN.
Matilda married M. J. CAMERON [4411] [MRIN: 1459]. M. was born in 1845, died on 16 Apr 1897 aged 52, and was buried in Strathgartney, PE, CAN. Another name for M. was John C. CAMERON.
381 F v. Helen Sybil STEWART [4904] was born in 1846, died in 1850 aged 4, and was buried on 30 Jan 1850 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
382 F vi. Henrietta Farrer STEWART [4200] was born on 22 Jan 1848 in Charlottetown Royalty, PE, CAN and was baptized on 18 May 1848.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. L. C. Jenkins.
383 F vii. Emily Stephen STEWART [4201] was born on 28 Oct 1849, was baptized on 23 Dec 1849, died on 26 Feb 1931 aged 81, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN. Another name for Emily was Emily Stevens STEWART.
Baptism Notes: By Rev. L. C. Jenkins.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
Emily married Daniel DAVIES [3641] [MRIN: 1382] on 19 May 1891 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, son of Nathan DAVIES [3624] and Amelia M'NUTT [3199]. Daniel was born on 18 Jan 1825 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, died on 11 May 1911 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged 86, and was buried in Brackley, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: 27 May 1891, Saint John, The Evening Gazette:
m. St. Paul's church, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Tuesday May 19th, by Rev. William Hamlyn, rector, Hon. Daniel DAVIES, Charlottetown / Emily Stephen STEWART fourth d/o late Robert Bruce STEWART, Strathgartney.
Burial Notes: Sherwood Cemetery.
General Notes: He was a merchant in partnership with his cousin George Davies.
384 M viii. James "Farrer" STEWART [4196] was born on 20 Aug 1851, was baptized on 12 Oct 1851, died on 11 Oct 1898 aged 47, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: By D. Fitzgerald.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
Farrer married Martha METHERALL [4334] [MRIN: 1435]. Martha died on 13 Feb 1897 and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
385 F ix. Rosa Maude STEWART [4202] was born on 4 Jan 1854, died on 30 Jan 1899 aged 45, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
386 M x. David Buchan STEWART [3941] was born on 8 Nov 1857 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN, was baptized on 21 Mar 1858, died in 1947 aged 90, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Baptism Notes: By D. Fitzgerald.
Death Notes: DEATH - DAVID BUCHAN STEWART
St. Paul's Church Weekly Bulletin, Jan. 4, 1948.
In the recent Home Call of Mr. D.B. Stewart in his Ninety-first year, St. Paul's has lost one of her oldest and most devoted members. The late Mr. Stewart was a life-long member of St. Paul's Church. His love of Christ's Church was evidenced by his regular attendance at the Services. His custom was to attend every Sunday Morning and Evening. Though several months before his death he suffered from ill-health, yet he endeavoured to attend his Church and was present the Sunday before God called him to higher service. His love for his Church, and his devotion to it stands as a glowing example to all members of St. Paul's.
To his bereaved sons and all members of the family we extend our sincerest sympathy.
Burial Notes: Section F, St. Peter's Cathedral Anglican Cemetery, St. Peter's Road.
David married Eliza Flora Dorothy "Dot" POPE [3316] [MRIN: 1290] on 21 Jul 1891 in Summerside, PE, CAN, daughter of Judge William Henry POPE [2204] and Helen DESBRISAY [2203]. Dot was born about 1863, died on 10 Mar 1901 in Charlottetown, PE, CAN aged about 38, and was buried in Charlottetown, PE, CAN.
Marriage Notes: Moncton, The Times:
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Summerside, P.E.I. was the scene of a happy event Tuesday morn., the marriage of Miss Dot POPE youngest d/o Hon. Judge POPE to David S. STEWART of Charlottetown. Mr. Lowe was the officiating clergyman. The groom was attended by Fred GREEN and the bridesmaid was Miss Emma DESBRISAY, Charlottetown.
Death Notes: She died at age 38.
Burial Notes: Section F, St. Peter's Cathedral Anglican Cemetery, St. Peter's Road.
387 M xi. Reginald Fitzalan STEWART [4197] was born on 10 Dec 1859, died on 26 Jul 1878 aged 18, and was buried in Bonshaw, PE, CAN.
Burial Notes: Strathgartney, the home of R.B. Stewart, Sr., family cemetery.
125. Helen Olympia STEWART [4417] (Henry 1st Ceylon Regt. (Captain) 4, John 3, Peter (Chief Justice) 2, Charles (Reverend) 1) was born from circa 1809 to 1810 in Trincomalee, India and died on 12 Jan 1885 in Gloucestershire, ENG, UK aged about 75.
General Notes: (story by Kim Burgess) "I tell the story of Helen Olympia with the known facts in print. Unfortunately no family information survived to my generation, so comment is only my assumption based on the facts.
Helen Olympia Stewart was born in Ceylon (not "the hub of the empire" in the early 1800's) and her father died when she was very young, but fortune favoured her during her teenage years by virtue of her mother's second marriage to Sir James Edward Colebrooke in 1820 (a provisional member of Council at Bengal). It was here in the "centre of Society" in India that Helen Olympia meets Lt. Col. John Hunter Littler and they marry in 1827. Over the next 24 years Helen Olympia lives the life of a celebrated officer's wife, but at the same time produces a family of 9 children. It was to her advantage that she was born into the heat of Asia, which no doubt helped her for daily life in India; although some relief from the heat would have been obtained in the higher regions around Cherrapoonji, where a number of their children were christened.
Life in India comes to a close in 1851 when the couple retire to England. While Sir John owns property in Hampshire they decide to settle in Devon near the town of Buckfastleigh at a property called "Bigadon".
It is unfortunate that they arrive after the 1851 census, because it would have given a good snapshot of the family which by 1861 has dispersed to a great extent. There is no record of the family until the latter part of the 1850's, when times become tumultuous for Helen Olympia; with the loss of her eldest daughter Diana in January 1856 and Sir John himself in February of that year. Then over the following two years she does battle with her daughter Mary Anne, siding with her son-in-law in a bitter divorce case. It may be that Helen Olympia was a staunch lady of the Victorian era, and that she couldn't condone thoughts of a divorce. Her daughter was equally strong minded however, and the end result was that Helen Olympia banished Mary Anne from the home. Helen Olympia was also to take custody of Mary Anne's children; Ada (5) and Mary (3). Then in 1859 Helen Olympia loses her eldest son Robert.
By the beginning of the new decade, Helen Olympia is resident at "Bigadon" and the 1861 Census shows her with a new husband Thomas Cokayne (a property manager), her two youngest children; John (20) and Flora (11). Interestingly her granddaughter Mary Ling (5) is also there listed as an "orphan" (her father Major Ling died in 1860, but her mother Mary Anne was very much alive in New Zealand). This is the last record of Mary Ling and her fate is unknown.
The census results of 1871 and 1881 record Helen Olympia and her husband moving to Gloucestershire, the 1871 Census with her granddaughter Ada Ling (18) and the 1881 with her daughter Flora and with Flora's children (3 boys). There is no further record of John Mount Stewart Littler.
In 1881/82 Helen's daughter Mary Anne returns to England from New Zealand with her family. It is unclear whether there is some form of reconciliation, however Mary Anne and her husband add the name Stewart to their surname (hence Croker-Stewart) and all her children drop the Croker surname and become Stewarts. Whether this was some arrangement with Helen Olympia to continue the Stewart name is sadly pure conjecture.
Helen Olympia's eventful life came to a close in 1885. The Stroud Journal of 17 Jan 1885 records her death on the 12th of that month."
Helen married Lt. General Sir John Hunter LITTLER GCB [4418] [MRIN: 1463] on 25 Jun 1827, son of Thomas LITTLER [10091] and Diana HUNTER [10092]. John was born on 6 Jan 1783 in Tarvin, Cheshire, ENG, UK and died on 18 Feb 1856 in Devonshire, ENG, UK aged 73.
Death Notes: THE LATE GENERAL LITTLER. -- The late Lieutenant-General Sir John Hunter Littler, G.C.B., whose death took place at his seat, Bigadon, in Devonshire, on the 18th inst., was one of the most distinguished officers in the East India Company's service. He was born in 1782, and entered the Company's service in 1800. On his way to India in the Kent East Indiaman he was captured by a French privateer, but made his escape, and went through the campaigns of 1804 and 1805 in Upper India under Lord Lake. He subsequently took a part in the expedition against the isle of Java in 1811, and was upon the staff of the Commander-in-Chief till the year 1824. In 1828 he became a Lieutenant-Colonel, and commanded a division at the battle of Moodkee, in 1845. In the following year he was appointed a Provisional Member of Council in India, and became President of the Council, and Deputy-Governor of Bengal in 1849. He was also colonel of the 36th Bengal Native Infantry. His appointment as Governor he recently resigned, and, returning to England, lived in retirement in Bigadon. In 1827 he married a daughter of the late Colonel H. Stewart, whose father claimed the Earldom of Orkney.
General Notes: He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Honourable East India Company.
Children from this marriage were:
388 F i. Diana Felicite LITTLER [10087] was born on 20 Mar 1830, was baptized on 2 May 1830 in Delhi, INDIA, and died on 25 Jan 1856 in Southborough, Kent, ENG, UK aged 25.
389 F ii. Mary Anne LITTLER [9902] was born on 2 Apr 1831 in Loodianah, INDIA, was baptized on 28 Oct 1834 in Nufseerabad, India, and died in 1901 in London, ENG, UK aged 70. Another name for Mary was Mary Anne CROKER-STEWART.
Mary married Major John Theodore LING 14th Light Dragoons [9903] [MRIN: 3440] on 30 Jul 1849 in Calcutta, INDIA. The marriage ended in divorce in 1858.
Marriage Notes: St. Paul's Cathedral
General Notes: He was from East Anglia and served in a Cavalry Regt.
Mary next married Major Edward CROKER [9906] [MRIN: 3441] after 1858. Edward died in 1894 in London, ENG, UK. Another name for Edward was Major Edward CROKER-STEWART.
Marriage Notes: No marriage dates found, New Zealand birth records indicate they had at least 4 children.
General Notes: He served with the 39th and 96th Regiments of Foot.
390 F iii. Helen Colebrooke "Mary" LITTLER [7376] was born on 28 Feb 1833 in Mussurabad, Bengal and was baptized on 25 Jun 1833 in Nufseerabad, India.
Birth Notes: Royal Gazette Nov. 11, 1833
At Mussurabad, Bengal, on the 28th February, the Lady of Colonel Littler, commanding the 58th Native Infantry, of a fine girl.
General Notes: She was using just "Mary" in the 1881 UK Census.
Mary married Lt. William Gordon CAMERON 4th Reg't of Foot [11759] [MRIN: 4128]. William died before 1881.
391 F iv. Louisa Sutherland Blanche LITTLER [7377] was born on 22 Jul 1835.
Birth Notes: Birth notice, PEI Royal Gazette (15 Sep 1835), "On the 22d July at Colebrooke Park Tunbridge, the Lady of Col. Littler...........of a daughter."
392 M v. Robert Thomas Ryan LITTLER [10090] died on 6 Apr in Bigadon and was buried in Buckfastleigh, Devon, ENG, UK.
Birth Notes: No birth or baptismal records found.
Death Notes: He died at age 15, according to the inscription on his headstone, described as "an inscribed cross flat on the ground now overgrown with turf."
General Notes: Name is from IGI death information (via Mrs. C. Johnston NSW).
393 F vi. Hortense Campbell LITTLER [7378] was born on 20 Dec 1837 and was baptized in Jan 1838 in Calcutta, INDIA. Another name for Hortense was Florentia Campbell LITTLER.
Baptism Notes: St. Thomas
Hortense married Frederick HENDRIKS [10165] [MRIN: 3552], son of Herman HENDRIKS [10193] and Abigail Rosetta LEVIEN [10194].
394 F vii. Arabella Ann LITTLER [10088] was born on 22 Oct 1838 in Sylhet, INDIA and was baptized on 12 Nov 1841 in Cherra Poonjie.
395 M viii. John Mount Stewart LITTLER [10089] was born on 23 Mar 1841 in Sylhet, INDIA and was baptized on 12 Nov 1841 in Cherra Poonjie.
396 F ix. Flora MacDonald Mayou LITTLER [10093] was born on 27 Aug 1849, was baptized on 20 Sep 1849 in Calcutta, INDIA, and died in 1917 aged 68.
Death Notes: Died from Spanish Flu.
Flora married Alexander RIVINGTON [10094] [MRIN: 3527] on 10 Sep 1867. Alexander died in 1917.
Death Notes: Died from Spanish Flu.
Helen next married Thomas Aston COKAYNE [4419] [MRIN: 1464].