The grave of John Stirling of Kippendavie (by Turnerelli), Dunblane Cathedral

John Stirling of Kippendavie (1742–1816) was an 18th/19th century Scottish landowner.

Life

He was born on 22 December 1742, the second son of Patrick Stirling 4th laird of Kippendavie (1704-1745), from a family of renowned Jacobite sympathisers, and his wife Margaret Douglas.[1][2]

In 1776, Stirling inherited the estate of Kippendavie, north-east of Dunblane,[3] following the death of his elder brother, Patrick Stirling. John then become the 6th Laird of Kippendavie. Around 1800, he also acquired the estate of Kippenross, south-east of Dunblane. On his brother's death, he also inherited the Keir plantation on Jamaica in the West Indies.[4]

He died on 7 June 1816 at aged 73. He was buried in the north aisle of Dunblane Cathedral. A monument to his memory by Peter Turnerelli lies high on the north wall. He left a fortune of over £146,000.[5]

Family

In April 1781, he was married to Mary Graham, daughter of William Graham of Airth and they had at least 13 children.[6]

His sons were tutored by Rev James Thomson.

His daughter Eliza Christian Stirling married Sir William John Milliken-Napier, 8th Baronet.

He was father to Jane Stirling.

He appears to be either cousin or in-law to the Stirlings of Keir (as he inherited much of their land).[7]

Artistic Recognition

His portrait with his youngest daughter by Sir Henry Raeburn hangs at Fyvie Castle.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Patrick Stirling of Kippendavie".
  2. ↑ "John Stirling, 6th of Kippendavie b. 22 Dec 1742 d. Jun 1816: MacFarlane Clan & Families Genealogy".
  3. ↑ "#GetOutside: Do more in the British Outdoors".
  4. ↑ "Summary of Individual | Legacies of British Slavery".
  5. ↑ "Summary of Individual | Legacies of British Slavery".
  6. ↑ "Mary Graham".
  7. ↑ "Summary of Individual | Legacies of British Slavery".
  8. ↑ "John Stirling of Kippendavie (1742–1816), and His Youngest Daughter, Jean Wilhelmina (1804–1859) | Art UK".
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