James Madison Stewart (abt. 1820 - 1873)

Born about 1820 in New York, USA

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Descendants

Died 10 May 1873 at about age 53 in New York, USA

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Biography

James Madison Stewart, son of Sylvester Stewart and Mindwell (Baxter) Stewart, was born circa 1820 at New York, USA..^[1] He appeared on the census of 20 Aug. 1850 in the household of his parents at Woodhull, Steuben Co., New York.^[2]

He married Weathy A. Bly, daughter of Stephen T. Bly and Elizabeth B. (Andrews) Bly, circa 1858.^[3]

He appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 in the household of Sylvester Stewart and Mindwell Baxter at Woodhull, Steuben Co., New York.^[4] He was a private in Company K 86th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment "Steuben Rangers", US Civil War.^[3] He and Weathy appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at Woodhull, Steuben Co., New York.^[5]

James died on 10 May 1873 and was buried at Red School District Cemetery, Woodhull. ^[3] His memorial has links to those of his parents and his wife and has recognition of his military service:"G.A.R. Flag, Pvt Co K 86 Reg NYSV "^{[6] [7]}

Census

20 Aug 1850

Woodhull, Steuben Co., New York.

• Stewart, Sylvester age 68 b. MA ?.
• Mindwell age 59 b. VT.
• Mattison m. age 30 b. NY.
• Warren m. age 22 b. NY.
• Sally f. age 21 b. NY.
• Sylvester W. m. age 17 b. NY.
• Charlotte f. age 13 b. NY.^[2]

25 June 1860

Woodhull, Steuben Co., New York, USA.

• Stewart, Sylvester age 74 b. MA.
• Mindwell age 65 b. VT.
• James M. age 39 b. NY.
• Wilthy f. age 17 b. NY.
• Charley m. age 1 b. NY.^[4]

23 July 1870

Woodhull, Steuben Co.

• Stewart, Madison age 50 b. NY.
• Weltha age 28 b. NY
• Charlie age 11 b. NY.
• Minne Bell f. age 78 b. NY.
• Adelbert age 6 b. NY.
• Louisa f. age 1 b. NY.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Kate (Northrop) Shive to Herman Willis Smith 11 June 1950, 19 Sep. 1950. Collection of Phil Smith.
   • "List of Aunt Mindwell's children as remembered by E. Namoni Weeks abt. 1940 order of birth not known William, Warren, Matt, Wright, who was killed in the civil war, Lottie, Maria, Loisa Ann and Marintha"
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Year: 1850; Census Place: Woodhull, Steuben, New York; Roll: M432_599; Page: 248B; Image: 30 1850 US Census. Sylvester Stewart.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Paul Giometti Descendants of Sylvester Stewart at Painted Hills Genealogy Society, Steuben Co., NY Sylvester Stewart
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Year: 1860; Census Place: Woodhull, Steuben, New York; Roll: M653_862; Page: 558; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803862 1860 US Census. Sylvester Stewart.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Year: 1870; Census Place: Woodhull, Steuben, New York; Roll: M593_1096; Page: 613A; Image: 579; Family History Library Film: 552595 1870 US Census. Madison Stewart.
6. ↑ James M Stewart memorial at FInd A Grave.
7. ↑ Red School District Cemetery

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Phil Smith for creating WikiTree profile Stewart-7521.