Notes for Clark E. STEWART

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Notes for Clark E. STEWART

Named in grandfather Elias Clark's will 1803.
Name: Clark E Steward
Age: 48
Estimated birth year: abt 1802
Birth Place: New Jersey
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Staunton, Miami, Ohio
Family Number: 310
Household Members:
Name Age
Clark E Steward 48
Hannah E Steward 45
Josiah R Steward 23
Sarah Ann Steward 17
Abigail Steward 15
Mary Jane Steward 10
Phebe Ellen Steward 8
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CLARK E. STEWART, farmer; P. 0. 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 attacked 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 of 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 this county in 1815; 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 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 Phebe, 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 elating back for sixty four
years.
From:
History of Miami County, Ohio
Published by: W. H. Beers and Co.
Chicago 1880
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Clark's parents and the children emigrated from New Jersey to Staunton
township, Miami county, Ohio in 1817. Father David, Mother Sarah, and Clark's
sister, all died of milk sickness within 3 days of each other in 1820. Only
Clark survived. Clark's uncle was also living in Miami county; Clark, age 17,
went to live with them for about 3 years Source: biography of Clark E.
Stewart found on
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Clark learned the mason's trade under the direction of Abraham Miller of
Piqua. He remained with Abraham for about six years.
"After his marriage at the age of 34, Clark resided for twenty-one months on
the Winans farm, and then purchased a tract of land adjoining the farm where
he spent his last days. He there remained for a year and a half when he came
to the place now known as the Stewart homestead. ..He had seventy-one acres of
rich land on section 19, Staunton township...He gave his political support to
the Democracy, and was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church."
1850 Federal Census, Staunton Township, Miami county, Ohio, pages 24-25.
Clark E. Steward, age 48, farming, owned $4,500, born in New Jersey. His
wife, Hannan E. Steward, age 45, born in Vermont. Their children: son Josiah
A. Steward, age 23, farming, born in Ohio; daughter Sarah Ann Steward, age 17,
born in Ohio; daughter Abigail Steward, age 15, born in Ohio; daughter Mary
Jane Steward, age 16, born in Ohio; daughter Phoebe Ellen Steward age 8, born
in Ohio.
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From http://cwcfamily.org/careyt.htm#clarkstewart [very informative webpage]
Hetty's brother-in-law's biography, which quoted nearly verbatim from an earlier sketch in Beers, appeared on page 524 of the 1900 Biographical History of Miami County:
On the 6th of March, 1895, there passed away one of the oldest residents in Miami county, for Clark E. Stewart was called to his final rest that day, at the age of ninety-five years. Like the day with its morning of hope, its noontide of activity,
its evening of completed and successful effort, ending in the grateful rest and quiet of the night, so was the life of this honored man, and his memory remains as a blessed benediction to all who knew him. He was born in New Jersey, September 5, 1800,
his parents being David and Sarah (Clark) Stewart,5 both natives of the same state. Emigrating westward in the early part of the century, they located in Staunton township, Miami county, in 1817, and there secured a tract of government land, on which
the father erected a log cabin.
He then began clearing his land in true pioneer style, but his labors in his new home were of short duration, as he was attacked by milk sickness, to which so many settlers fell victims. He died in 1820, about three years after locating here. His
wife and daughter also died of the same disease in three days' time. The only surviving child, Clark E. Stewart, was also prostrated with this terrible disease, but eventually recovered from his illness, after which he made his home with his uncle for
about three years. He then began learning the mason's trade under the direction of Abraham Miller, of Piqua. He remained with his employer for six years, and became an expert workman, taking an active part in the building interests in his section of
the county.
On the 25th of November, 1834, Mr. Stewart was united in marriage to Miss Hannah E. Rollins, a daughter of Josiah and Nancy (Tucker) Rollins, both natives of New Hampshire, whence they came to Ohio in 1815. They were among the pioneer settlers of
the county, and took an active part in opening up this region to civilization. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were born ten children, one of whom died in infancy. The others are: Josiah R.; David C. and Richard W., now deceased; Sarah A., wife of David
Rusk, of Troy; Mayhew H., deceased; Abigail W., wife of James Whisman, of Piqua; Elizabeth, deceased; Phoebe, deceased, wife of John Drake, of Piqua; and Mary J.6
After his marriage Mr. Stewart resided for twenty-one months on the Winans farm, and then purchased a tract of land adjoining the farm where he spent his last days. He there remained for a year and a half when he came to the place now known as the
Stewart homestead. When he started out in life for himself he had no capital, but was possessed of strong energy and determination, and as a result of his resolute purpose and capable management he worked his way steadily upward, overcoming all the
difficulties and obstacles in his path. He was ably assisted by his wife, who proved to him an excellent helpmeet, and thus they acquired a good farm and home for themselves and their children. He had seventy-one acres of rich land on section 19,
Staunton township. The house which he erected was built of brick manufactured on the farm, and all the improvements upon the place stand as monuments to his thrift and enterprise.
He reached a very advanced age, and his career was certainly a long, useful and honorable one, meriting the confidence of all with whom he was associated. He gave his political support to the Democracy, and was a faithful and consistent member of
the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife died July 27, 1889, and he survived her for six years, passing away on the 6th of March 1895. He retained his mental and physical faculties largely unimpaired until the last, and was able to read without glasses
almost up to the time of his death. He possessed a strong constitution, and the way in which he husbanded his resources undoubtedly led to his long lease on life. Miss Mary J. Stewart now resides upon the old homestead, and superintends the farm. She
is a good business woman, and a kind, generous lady, who stands high in the community where her many good deeds have won her the love and esteem of all who know her.
See this family Miami County, Ohio 1850.
DOB and DOD from Internet, subject to verification.

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