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Has anybody researched the Stewarts of Meikle Tombane or Tombain on some documents? I gather they are linked to Crofcat and Clachran in Dull / Aberfeldy.

James Stewart (1805-1881) and his wife Susan (née Cameron) who was a road surface man. I think he’s linked to the Tombane/bain or Meikle Tombane/bain family of Stewarts at Little Dunkeld. In 1841, they are at Meikle Tombain. In 1851, they are at Croftcat, Dull. After 1861, they move to Clachran, Dull. Father James died in 1881, just after the census was taken. His son James, registered his death, and he was living at Weem.  James’ parents were Alexander Stewart (b.1760) and Christina (née Duff or McDuff on some documents). Now, from what I can see, its father Alexander that is connected to the Tombane/bain.

Another gentleman, who seems to be living alone at Crofcat, Dull in 1841/1851/1861, was Charles Stewart (1830-1881), a shoemaker.  He moves to Clachran, and “dropt down suddenly” on the 5th December 1881, aged 50 years. He was single, and ended up at Bridge End, Aberfeldy?  His parents were William Stewart (1783-1855) a Mason, and Mary (née MacLaren) (b.1796). They too were at Croftcat in 1841/ 1851, but she’s missing from 1851. They only had 4 sons, John Stewart (b.1824), William Stewart (b.1828), James Stewart (who had died in 1845) and the above Charles. There must be a connection between this Stewart line and the above son Charles the shoemaker, as he mirrors their movements, but I just can’t find it!

What I’m trying to establish / research is a possible link with my McNaughtons. When my 2nd great grandfather arrived at Croftcat in 1861, it was his first job as a gamekeeper. they had made quite a move down from Bankfoot to Grandtully, so I’m curious to know if they knew the Stewart family from either their time at Alva, Sterlingshire or Bankfoot, Auchtergaven.

I wonder if somebody could look up William (Dow) McNaughton, died in 1908 at 36 Richardland Road, Kilmarnock. I'm trying to find the grave. Thanks

Diolch for this Elen. I'm still struggling. Appears to be so many Richard and Ellen/Eleanors in my tree!  Can I just clarify that Richard b1838 who married Ellen b.1837 parents were John and Harriet? Richard & Ellen were at Fron View, Watling Street in 1891? 30 Watling Street in 1901?

1901 - John & Ellen living on 2 Plough street? 1911 - John & Ellen living on 22 Narrow Street? If so, they had 10 children in all, 6 had died before 1911, according to the census. There seems to be another John Griffith who married a Jessie, who was a solicitor and have similarly named and children born in same year. Where are John & Jane in 1891? I can't find them. This is where I may be going wrong. What seems confusing is that according to 1911 census, the J&J who had 10 children didnt marry until 1894, so must have lost a lot of children early.

Out of interest, who were your grandparents? If you prefer to email me direct then my details are paulpesda@hotmail.co.uk diolch

Thank you. I'm just checking, but I do hope I can find a link. My paternal family come from Llanrwst, my grandad being Peter Davies Griffiths and his father a John Griffith, and his father a William Griffith. There is definitely a link with Caernarfon too, as thats where John, and I think William, were born. Just trying to work out the link. I know our family were based around Scotland Street (the colourful friendly 'ghetto' of Llanrwst) and both Peter and John were cab drivers / ostlers. I have a lovely picture of Peter with his horse and cart, and John used to drive the 'four in one' coach between Llanberis and Caernarfon. I'll get back to you if I make the link. Your 'Ellen' above was also known as 'Ellinor' on a few census entries. Thank you.