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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
STAUNTON TOWNSHIP
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CLARK E. STEWART,
farmer; P. O. Troy; was born in New Jersey, Sept. 5, 1800; is a
son of David and Sallie (Clark) Stewart, who were also
born in New Jersey, came and located in Staunton Township, in
1817; taking a lease of land right in the woods, began to clear
it up, built a log cabin and commenced in pioneer style; their
labors were of short duration, being attached by that fell
destroyer, "milk sickness," to which so many early settlers fell
victims; in 1820, or about three years after locating, he and
his wife and an only daughter were in three days' time
transported from time to eternity; the only surviving son,
Clark, was prostrated with the terrible disease, but his
life was spared, and he is still alive and the subject of our
sketch, being nearly 80 years age; after recovering from his
sickness, Mr. Stewart remained with his uncle about three
years, then went to learn the mason's trade with Abraham
Miller, at Piqua, with whom he remained six years.
Nov. 25, 1834, he was united in marriage with Hannah E.
Rollins, daughter of Josiah and Ellen (Hart) Rollins,
who were born in New Hampshire, and came to his county in1815;
the Rollins families were among the very early settlers
of this county; they were parents of ten children, as given in
sketch of Isaac Rollins in this work. Mr.
Stewart and wife, by their union, have sketch of Isaac
Rollins in this work. Mr. Stewart and wife, by
their union, have had ten children, viz., one dying in infancy;
Josiah R.; David C., deceased; Sallie Ann now
Mrs. D. Rusk, living in Troy; Abigail W., now Mrs.
J. Whisman; Mayhew R., deceased; Elizabeth,
deceased; Mary Jane and Phoebe, now Mrs. John
Drake. After their marriage, they lived twenty-one
months on the Winans place; then bought a piece of land
adjoining the farm where they now reside, where they remained
twenty-one months; thence to the farm upon which they now
reside, and have made a continued residence of fifty-two years,
constituting them the oldest residents in the neighborhood.
When they commenced in life they had no means, but, with an
energy of will and industry, they worked hand in hand together,
and have acquired a good farm and homes for themselves and
children, always sustaining a good credit. His wife is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, her membership dating
back for sixty-four years.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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THOMAS B.
STEWART, farmer; P. O. Piqua; was born in Pennsylvania
Sept. 23, 1840, and is a son Robert and Sarah
(Barnett) Stewart, who were also born in Pennsylvania,
living and dying there, both dying in July, 1878, there being
only sixteen days' difference in their deaths; they were the
parents of ten children, eight of whom are now living, viz.,
Robert C., Sarah Jane, Margaret Elizabeth, Nancy Rebecca.
Thomas B., Harriet, Caroline and William Calvin.
Mr. Stewart, our subject, was married Sept. 30, 1872, to
Matilda McElheny, daughter of Samuel and Hannay McElheny,
who were born in Pennsylvania; by this union they have five
children, viz., Robert Earl, John J., Sarah Elizabeth, Thomas
C. and one infant child; Mr. Stewart lived with his
father till 1872, when he came to Miami Co. and located upon the
farm where he now resides; he served in the war of the rebellion
for three years and returned safely home; he has here a fine
farm of 120 acres, with good buildings, constituting a
comfortable and pleasant home. Mr. Stewart is
politically, a stanch Republican.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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