William Stirling

• Born on July 28, 1717 in Glasgow
• Deceased in 1777, at the approximate age of 59 years

Parents

• John Stirling (1677 - 1736), Lord Provost of Glasgow, merchant of Glasgow, bailli of Glasgow
• Isabella Hunter (c. 1680 - 1733)

Family

• Married on September 20, 1747, with Mary Buchanan (1727 - 1806), issuing
  • Andrew (1751 - 1823)

Occupations

• merchant in Glasgow
• founder of William Stirling & Sons