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Alexander Howard Stewart 1675–1742

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Stewart in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1675 · Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
Died 20 Jul 1742 · Voluntown, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Father Sir Robert Alexander Stewart 3Rd Earl Of Galloway Immigrant
Mother Lady Mary Maria Douglas
Spouse Margaret Dickson
Children Margaret Stewart

Researchers connected through Alexander Stewart 1675–1742

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Biography

The story of Alexander Howard Stewart began in 1675 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. Alexander Howard Stewart married margaret dickson, and had children including margaret stewart. Alexander Howard Stewart passed away in 1742 in Voluntown, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Alexander Howard Stewart in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
Birth
1742
Death of Alexander Howard Stewart in Voluntown, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Stewart

This ancestor line traces from Drumlanrig, Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland (1605) to Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland (1675) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Stewart (1675–1742) was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland and died in Voluntown, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Alexander Stewart's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Howard Stewart PTP
1675–1742
Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Alexander Stewart's Descendants

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Alexander Howard Stewart PTP 1675–1742