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Thomas Stewart
(Abt 1765-)
Elizabeth Chalmers
(1770-)
Michael Porter
(Abt 1770-1867)
Margaret
(Abt 1770-)
Thomas Stewart
(1799-1867)
Elizabeth Porter
(Bet 1802/1807-1865)

Robert Stewart
(1843-1919)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Catherine Cook

2. Jean Black

Robert Stewart 4 5

  • Christened: 17 Feb 1843, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Marriage (1): Catherine Cook on 15 Jul 1864 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom 1
  • Marriage (2): Jean Black on 23 Jul 1875 in Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand 2 3
  • Died: 21 Sep 1919, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand aged 76 7
  • Buried: 23 Sep 1919, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand 8

bullet   Cause of his death was Strangulated hernia.

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bullet  Birth Notes:

Springburn
Parents: Thomas Stewart and Elizabeth Porter

bullet  Burial Notes:

Plot 41, Southern Cemetery.

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bullet  Noted events in his life were:

• Alt. Birth: from a family bible, 17 Jul 1843, Springburn, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom.

• Census: Millar's Land, Millars Land, St Mungo, 1851, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. 10
First name(s)Robert
Last nameStewart
RelationshipSon
Marital status-
SexMale
Age8
Birth year1843
Birth townSpringburn
Birth town as transcribedSpringburn
Birth countyLanarkshire
Birth county as transcribedLanark
Birth placeScotland
Occupation-
Full addressMillar's Land, Millars Land, St Mungo, Lanarkshire, Scotland
House nameMillar's Land
StreetMillars Land
HamletSpringburn
TownGlasgow
ParishSt Mungo
CountyLanarkshire
CountryScotland
Registration district-
Enumeration district37
Piece number-
Folio-
Page-
Schedule30
Record set1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census

• Census: Rutherglen Loan, Gorbals, 1861, Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. 11 First name(s)Robert
Last nameStewart
RelationshipSon
Marital statusUnmarried
SexMale
Age17
Age as transcribed17
Birth year1844
Birth townSpringburn
Birth town as transcribedSPRINGBURN
Birth countyLanarkshire
Birth county as transcribedLANARKSHIRE
Birth place otherScotland
OccupationPacking Box Maker
Full addressRutherglen Loan, Gorbals, Hutchesonton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
House nameRutherglen Loan
Street-
TownGlasgow
ParishGorbals
CountyLanarkshire
CountryScotland
Registration districtHutchesonton
Sub district-
Enumeration district87
Family member last nameStewart
Family member first name(s)Thomas, Elizabeth, Alexander, Margaret, James

• Occupation: Packing box maker, Bet 1861 and 1871, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. 12 13

• Occupation: Joiner, 1874, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. 14



• Immigration: from Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, 15 Oct 1874, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand. 15 on the ship Invercargill which arrived in Port Chalmers, Dunedin.
His first wife, Catherine, died on the ship.

• Occupation: Carpenter, Bet 1878 and 1910, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand. 16 17 18

• Residence: Richardson St, St Kilda, 1885/1886, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand. 19

• Residence: Argyle St, South Dunedin, 1887/1888, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand. 20

• Residence: 211 King Edward St, Sth Dunedin, 1912, Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand. 21


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Robert married Catherine Cook, daughter of Henry Cook and Bethia Hamilton Anderson, on 15 Jul 1864 in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom.1 (Catherine Cook was born on 31 Oct 1845 in Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom and died on 5 Sep 1874 at Sea.)

bullet  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Living: 43 Hospital St, 1871, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. 22


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Robert next married Jean Black, daughter of James Black and Jean Mitchell, on 23 Jul 1875 in Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand.2 3 (Jean Black was born on 19 Jan 1845 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom, died on 31 May 1934 in Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand 23 and was buried on 1 Jun 1934 in Dunedin, , Otago, New Zealand 24.). The cause of her death was Valvular heart disease.


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Sources


1 International Genealogical Index, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index, Batch 7333907 Sheet 31. Surety: 1.

2 Marriage Registration or Certificate (NZ), Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, Births Deaths and Marriages - Marriage Certificate (NZ), ref 2154 Registration number 1875/2024. Surety: 4. When married and where: 23 July 1875, house of Rev D Stuart, Dunedin
Names: Robert Stewart, Jane Black
Ages: Full/Full
Profession: Carpenter/blank Condition: Br./Spr
Officiating minister: Donald M Stuart Registered: 23 July 1875
Witnesses: David Bowman, boat builder, Hanover St., Dunedin and Margaret Stewart, Forbury, Dunedin.
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3 Intentions to marry, Intentions to marry, Dunedin 1875 BDM 20/20 761/245. Surety: 3. July 14th. In the house of Rev D Stuart 75/2154
Robert Stewart widower Carpenter 30 years Forbury 9 mths
Jane Black spinster 28 years Forbury 9 mths.

4 FamilySearch Family Tree, FamilySearch Family Tree (MyHeritage), Surety: 4.

5 New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021, New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021 (MyHeritage), Surety: 4. The records in this collection are provided by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs "www.dia.govt.nz"

6 Old Parochial Register, General Register Offices, Edinburgh, Extract of entries in an Old Parochial Register, Parish: Glasgow, County of Lanark. Surety: 3. Thomas Stewart, Weaver & Elizabeth Porter, a La, son Robert, bn 17 Feby, wit: John Rupele & Robert Kelly.

7 Death Registration (NZ), Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, Births Deaths and Marriages - Death Index or Certificate (NZ), ref 2682. Surety: 3. When: 1919, September 21 Where: Hospital Dunedin
Name: Robert Stewart Occupation: Retired carpenter
Age: 76 years
Cause of death: Strangulated hernia Interval from onset to death: 3 days Heart failure
Medical attendant: G P Fitzgerald When last saw: 21 September 1919
Father: Thomas Stewart Mother: Margaret Stewart Maiden surname:Porter Occupation of father: Weaver
When buried: 1919 September 23 Where: Southern Cemetery Dunedin Minister: R Fairmaid Presbyterian
Where born: Springburn Scotland How long in NZ: 45 years
Where married: 1st Glasgow Scotland 2nd Dunedin Age: 21 years 30 years To: Catherine Cook Jeannie Black Age of widow (if living): 74 years
Issue living ages: 1st 52,48,46 2nd 43,41, 39
Informant: C J Thorn Undertaker.

8 Death Registration (NZ), Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, Births Deaths and Marriages - Death Index or Certificate (NZ), Surety: 2.

9 New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021, New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021 (MyHeritage), Surety: 4.

10 1851 Census, 1851 UK Census, Record Type: UK National Census, Record Info: HO107 (30 March 1851, Second Date, 1851), Surety: 3. First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Occupation
Thomas Stewart Head Married Male 48 1803 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Hand Loom Weaver Cotton
Elisabeth Stewart Wife Married Female 44 1807 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland -
Thomas Stewart Son Unmarried Male 14 1837 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Hand Loom Weaver Cotton
Alexander Stewart Son Unmarried Male 12 1839 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Hand Loom Weaver Cotton
Margaret Stewart Daughter - Female 10 1841 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland -
Robert Stewart Son - Male 8 1843 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland -
James Stewart Son - Male 4 1847 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland -
Findlay Urquhart Lodger Unmarried Male 18 1833 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Weaver Apprentice.

11 1861 Census (Sun/Mon. 7/8th April 1861), Surety: 3. First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Birth place Occupation
Thomas Stewart Head Married Male 61 1800 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland Cotton Weaver
Elizabeth Stewart Wife Married Female 57 1804 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland -
Alexander Stewart Son Unmarried Male 21 1840 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Brassfounder
Margaret Stewart Daughter Unmarried Female 19 1842 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Cotton Weaver
Robert Stewart Son Unmarried Male 17 1844 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Packing Box Maker
James Stewart Son - Male 14 1847 Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland Cork Cutter.

12 1871 Census, 1871 UK Census, Record Type: UK National Census, Record Info: RG10 (2 April 1871, Second Date, 1871), Surety: 3.

13 1861 Census (Sun/Mon. 7/8th April 1861), Surety: 4.

14 Shipping List, Shipping List, On the Invercargill. Surety: 2.

15 National Archives of New Zealand, National Archives of New Zealand, Film 287446 - passenger list for the "Invercargill". Surety: 3.

16 Marriage Registration or Certificate (NZ), Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, Births Deaths and Marriages - Marriage Certificate (NZ), per daughter Jessie's marriage registration. Surety: 3.

17 Wises Directory, Wises Post Office Directory, 1880/81 directory and 1883/84 directory. Surety: 3.

18 Wises Directory, Wises Post Office Directory, 1878/79 Stewart, Robert, Carpenter, Argyle St, Sth Dunedin. Surety: 3.

19 Wises Directory, Wises Post Office Directory, 1885/86 directory. Surety: 3.

20 Wises Directory, Wises Post Office Directory, 1887/88 directory. Surety: 3.

21 Stone's Directory, Stone's Directory, 1912 Stewart, Robt, crpntr, 211 King Edward St, SD. Surety: 3.

22 1871 Census, 1871 UK Census, Record Type: UK National Census, Record Info: RG10 (2 April 1871, Second Date, 1871), 644/10 077/000/018. Surety: 3. Civil parish: Govan, Glasgow
page 18
45 Hospital St, schedule 87
Robert Stewart, Head: ?, 27 Packing Box maker,, Lanark, Glasgow; 2
Catherine, do, Wife, do, 25, do, Airdrie
Bethia do, Daugh, ? 5, do, Glasgow
Annie do, Daugh, do, 1, do
Hugh Watson, Boarder, 27, Iron turner, Ireland.

23 Death Registration (NZ), Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand, Births Deaths and Marriages - Death Index or Certificate (NZ), ref 1888. Surety: 3. When: 1934 May 31 Where: 53a Prince Albert Road St Kilda
Name: Jeanie Stewart Occupation: Widow
Cause: Valvular heart disease Onset: Bronchitis and asthma
Medical attendant: E H L Lindon Last saw: 30 May 1934
Father: James Black Mother: Jeanie Black Mother's maiden surname: - Father's occupation: -
Buried: 1934 June Southern Cemetery Dunedin Minister: W A Stevely Presbyterian Where born: Glasgow Scotland In NZ: 61 years
Where married: Dunedin Aged: 28 To: Robert Stewart
Issue living: F 58, 56, 54 Informant: A Y Hope Undertaker Dunedin.

24 Cemetary, Cemetary, 1934 ref 10446. Surety: 3. Stewart Jeanie (Class A)
Lot 41 block 14
Died May 31 1934 Age 88 widow
Residence of Prince Albert Road
Born Scotland - last came from Dunedin
Lived 59 years in NZ
Buried 1 June
Informant: Hope & Kingston
Anglican folio 438.


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