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He is the direct paternal ancestor of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, the second husband of his brother´s descendant, Mary, Queen of Scots. Thus, he is a direct patrilineal ancestor of James VI and I.
He married Margaret de Bonkyl , daughter of Sir Alexander de Bonkyl.
Their children were:
Sir Alexander Stewart of Bonkyll died in 1319. His son was: John Stewart, 1st Earl of Angus.
Sir Alan Stewart died on 19 July 1333 during the battle of Halidon Hill. Ancestor of the Earls of Lennox, James VI and I and through him the present royal family of the United Kingdom.
Sir Walter Stewart. Ancestor of the Stewarts of Garlies-later Earls of Galloway and Lords Blantyre
Sir James Stewart died on 19 July 1333 during the battle of Halidon Hill. Ancestor of the Stewart Lords of Lorne, Earls of Atholl, Earls of Buchan, Earls of Traquair and the Stewarts of Appin.
Sir John Stewart died on 19 July 1333 during the battle of Halidon Hill.
Isabella Stewart, married Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, son of Sir Thomas Randolph. She died sometime after 15 July 1351.
Sir Robert Stewart, ancestor of Sir James Steuart, 2nd Baronet of Coltness.
Sir Hugh Stewart.
Lady Margaret appears to have remarried, as she is named as wife to Sir David de Brechin in 1304
His grave, albeit in poor condition, can be seen in the grounds of Falkirk Old Church.