John Stirling of Kippendavie (1742–1816) was an 18th/19th century Scottish landowner.
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]
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]
His portrait with his youngest daughter by Sir Henry Raeburn hangs at Fyvie Castle.[8]