John Stewart - JOHN STEWART

Neil wrote: "It would appear that there is no evidence to prove that this man is the son of John Stewart of Ballymoran. Certainly, none has been brought forward. In view of this I believe that he should be disconnected from the family tree of John Stewart of Ballymoran."

I have evidence that I descend from all of the men who are listed in my patriline. I want to share that information with other descendants of my Stewart ancestors. Am I obligated to share that information with people who don't descend from them?

Does Neil have any evidence that he descends from any of my Stewart ancestors? If Neil has no Stewarts in his tree, what is his motive for becoming involved in any discussion about them?

If nothing in Neil's tree been proven via DNA testing, why is he so worried about mine?

According to Geni, Neil is my "7th great uncle's second cousin once removed's wife's niece's husband's second cousin twice removed".

William Hamilton Stewart has kindly provided the following Memorial Inscription. If he is willing to provide details of where it is located, with a source reference, perhaps, that would be great.

HEERE LYETH THE BODYES' OF VIII CHILDREN SONNES & DAUGHTERS UNT JOHN STEWART OF BALLYMARREN. PATRICK STEWART OBIJT 1 OCTOr 1628. THOMAS THE 24 JUNE 1631 MARION 24 JULYE 1631. ROBERT 27 DECEMr 1634. LVDOWICKE 30 DECEMBr 1635. GRISSELL 11AVGVSt 1638. ANTHONY 24 OCTr 1641. JOHN THE ELDEST SONN DYED THE 13 AVGVST 1642. Also the Body of JOANNAS ASTEWART GRAHAM Wife of John Alexr Graham, Grand Drand Daughter of the Late JOHN STEWART of Ballymorran Who died at Antrim on the 7th day of FEBRUARY 1801. Aged 26 years.

Here is the link to the stone, though the image quality is poor. -

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2742647/memorial-search?firstna...=

It is located in the Killowen Medieval Church in Killyleagh, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.

Thank you Doctor Hutchinson

You are very welcome. :>