| Collection | Civil Registers of Avondale |
| Record type | Birth |
| Name | John Stirling |
| Birth | 30 Jul 1855 |
| Place | Flemington, Strathaven, Lanark |
| Gender | M |
| Note | James Stirling: Father is 42 Years. Birthplace: Village of Galston, Ayrshire Mother: 42 Years, Birthplace: Flemington, Strathaven. Her 12th Child. 4 Boys & 4 Girls Living. 1 Boy & 2 Girls Deceased |
| Father's name | James Stirling |
| Father's occupation | Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Mother's name | Marion Fleming |
| Parent's marriage | 1 Nov 1834 |
| Parent's marriage place | Flemington, Strathaven, Lanark |
| Note | James Stirling: Father is 42 Years. Birthplace: Village of Galston, Ayrshire Mother: 42 Years, Birthplace: Flemington, Strathaven. Her 12th Child. 4 Boys & 4 Girls Living. 1 Boy & 2 Girls Deceased |