1868 May 2 Born Midlothian. Father James Stirling Mother Agnes Anderson
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Sterling | 29 | Head |
| Agnes Sterling | 27 | Wife |
| James Sterling | 5 | Son |
| David Sterling | 3 | Son |
| Margaret Sterling | 7 Mo | Daughter |
1881 census at Dalkeith. His mother has remarried
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Miller | 53 | Head |
| Agnes Miller | 34 | Wife |
| James Stirling | 15 | Stepson (Step Son) |
| David Stirling | 13 | Stepson (Step Son) |
| Thomas Stirling | 9 | Stepson (Step Son) |
| Frank Miller | 4 | Son |
1887 May 2 Married in Midlothian to Margaret Glendinning (1865–1920)
1901 census He is a Coal Miner in Dunfermline
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| David Stirling | 32 | Head |
| Margaret G Stirling | 36 | Wife |
| Katie Stirling | 13 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Agnes Stirling | 11 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Janet Stirling | 9 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Mary Stirling | 6 | Daur (Daughter) |
| James Stirling | 4 | Son |
| Flora Stirling | 1 | Daur (Daughter) |
1920 Dec 1 enlisted with RIC no 76155. ex-Soldier & Miner
1957. Died Dalkeith