Background
He married Harriett Taylor in 1847. They settled at Strathalbyn, South Australia, and at their home "The Lodge", their eldest son Edward Charles Stirling was born.
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Edward Stirling
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Career
He and Grote tried sheep farming in the South-East, with little success, and brought the remaining flock to Lake Alexandrina. He speculated, with some success, in the Moonta and Wallaroo mines. He was Director of the South Australian Banking Company from April, 1859, to the end of 1864.
While parliament was in session the family lived at Urrbrae, which he rented from Alexander MacGeorge.
Sir Edward Charles Stirling (8 September 1848 – 20 March 1919) noted Australian scientist Sir (John) Lancelot Stirling (5 November 1849 – 24 May 1932) Modern Language Association for Mount Barker 1881-1887 for Gumeracha 1888-1890, and MLC for Southern Districts 1891-1932.
The Mid-North town of Stirling North was at the time of its survey in 1859 named for him.
Membership
In September 1855 he contested the seat of Hindmarsh, without success, but was almost immediately appointed as nominated member to the 1855 Legislative Council, and was an elected member of the 1857 Legislative Council.
