James Stewart
M, #7210, b. circa 1855, d. 31 March 1887
James Stewart was born circa 1855 at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Joseph Stewart and Janet Reid. James Stewart was a fisherman. He married Jane Sutherland at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 22 December 1876.1 James died on 31 March 1887 at sea about 40 miles NNE of Fraserburgh, Scotland. He perished with the fishing boat 'Nelly Murray' BF 41 during a severe storm. No trace of the boat or her crew were found.1
Children of James Stewart and Jane Sutherland
- Joseph Stewart b. 17 Jun 1876
- Alexander Stewart b. 30 Mar 1880
Citations
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.