Stewart Family
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Stewart Family Generation 1 1. ?1 STEWART . ? Stewart had the following children: i. CHARLES2 STEWART1 was born before 1765 in Scotland2. He died after 1807. Notes for Charles Stewart: As head of household, a Charles Stewart reported two (2) males 16 years or older. -- 1790 Census, Wheatfield township, Westmoreland county, PA. Charles is listed for the tax records for Center Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania in 1807. 2. ii. JOHN STEWART1 was born in 1752 in Scotland2. He died in 1844 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania2. He married Margaret McFarland in 1788 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania3. She was born in 1761 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1796 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania2. Generation 2 2. JOHN2 STEWART (?1)1 was born in 1752 in Scotland2. He died in 1844 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania2. He married Margaret McFarland in 1788 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania3. She was born in 1761 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1796 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania2. John Stewart1 died on Mar 10, 1843 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania4. Notes for John Stewart: (Michael) Campbell, (John) McPherson, and the Stewarts (John and Charles), had been soldiers in the army of Lord Cornwallis, in the Revolutionary War. They were natives of Scotland, and long after the cessation of hostilities, wended their way to what is now Buffington Township. From Caldwell's History of Indiana County. Land patent (deed) granted to John Stewart [00249] by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of land called "Cornfield" near Black Lick Creek in Wheatfield Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, dated March 28, 1799. Source: "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to John Stewart," Land Patent, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Record Group 17; Patent Book Volume P-35, Page 245, Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Transcription: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting: Know ye, that in consideration of the Monies paid by John Stewart into the Receiver General's Office of this Commonwealth, at the granting of the Warrant hereinafter mentioned and of the sum of one pound nine shillings and six pence lawful Money paid by him into the said office there is granted by said Commonwealth unto the said John Stewart a certain Tract of Land, called "Cornfield" Situate on the Waters of Black [Lick] Creek in Wheatfield Township Westmoreland County. Beginning at a Chesnut [Chestnut] Thence by land of Nathaniel Bryan. North Seventy deg,s West Sixty four perches to a Post. North sixty degrees West one hundred and four perches to a Chesnut [Chestnut]. North Twenty degrees West sixty perches to a Dogwood. Thence by land of James Hunkard South fifty degrees West one hundred and eighteen perches to a White Oak. Thence by land of John Skyles South forty degrees East ten perches to a Black Oak. South thirty five degrees West one hundred and ten perches to a Chesnut [Chestnut]. South eight Degrees West Seventy four perches to a Black Oak. South fifteen degrees East Seventy two perches to a Chesnut [Chestnut]. Generation 2 (con't) South fifteen degrees East Seventy two perches to a Chesnut [Chestnut]. Thence by land of Charles Stewart East One hundred and fifty three perches to a Post. Thence by land of William Shaff North One hundred and forty six perches to a Chesnut [Chestnut]. North eighty eight degrees East One hundred and Twenty four perches to a White Oak and North twenty Degrees East forty Perches to the beginning, containing Two hundred ninety two Acres forty one perches and allowance of six per cent. for roads &c. [which said tract was surveyed in pursuance of a Warrant dated 13th February 1797 granted to the said John Stewart.] with appurtenances: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances unto the said John Stewart and his heirs, to the use of him the said John Stewart and his heirs and assigns for ever free and clear of all restrictions and reservations as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents, or otherwise, excepting reserving only the fifth part of all gold and silver ore, for the use of the Commonwealth, to be delivered at the pitt's mouth, clear of all charges. IN WITNESS whereof, Thomas Mifflin Governor of the said Commonwealth hath hereunto set his hand, and caused the State Seal to be hereunto affixed the 28th day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand-seven-hundred and ninety-nine and of the Commonwealth the twenty third. Inrolled the third day of April 1799 ATTEST James Trimble, Deputy Sec,y Tho Mifflin (L.S.) Margaret McFarland1 was born in 1760 in West Pennsboro, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States8. John Stewart and Margaret McFarland had the following children: i. MARY3 STEWART1 was born in 1792 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She died before 1880 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania2. She married William Wilson in 1813 in Pennsylvania5. He was born in 1790 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania5. He died before 18802. 3. ii. JAMES STEWART1, 6 was born on Sep 25, 1796 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania1. He died on Aug 11, 1879 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania7. He married (1) MARY GRAHAM, daughter of John Graham and Ann Henry, about 1819 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1801 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She died on Jun 03, 1831 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania7. He married (2) ELIZABETH GALBRAITH, daughter of James Galbraith Jr. and Susanna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ramsey, after 1830. She was born on Feb 09, 17987. She died on Feb 05, 18657. Generation 3 3. JAMES3 STEWART (John2, ?1)1, 6 was born on Sep 25, 1796 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania1. He died on Aug 11, 1879 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania7. He married (1) MARY GRAHAM, daughter of John Graham and Ann Henry, about 1819 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1801 in Buffington Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She died on Jun 03, 1831 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania7. He married (2) ELIZABETH GALBRAITH, daughter of James Galbraith Jr. and Susanna Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ramsey, after 1830. She was born on Feb 09, 17987. She died on Feb 05, 18657. Notes for James Stewart: This excerpt is from the book, "Indiana County, Her People, Past and Present". STEWART. The Stewarts of Buffington township were among the first and most respected citizens of the southeastern part of Indiana county. The pioneers were natives of Scotland and came to this country shortly after the Revolutionary war. Two brothers, John and Charles, came here about the same time. Charles was a soldier in Lord Cornwallis's army; John served in the Indian wars and was severely wounded in the breast. They settled in what is now known as Buffington township. Their farms joined, Charles owning what is now known as the Mardis and Auker farms, and John the Rodkey and Stahl farms. The latter tract was called "Cornfield." The warrant of the farm was dated February 13, 1797, and the patent, March 28, 1799 . There were mounds on these Generation 3 (con't) farm was dated February 13, 1797, and the patent, March 28, 1799 . There were mounds on these farms, which the old settlers pointed out as Indian graves. Charles Stewart afterwards located on the McClain farm in White township, which farm he owned until his death. He was buried in Indiana, Pennsylvania. John Stewart was married to Margaret McFarland. To this union two children were born: Mary, married to William Wilson, and James (Maj. James Stewart), married first to Mary Graham, who lived but eleven years after their marriage, and second to Elizabeth Galbreath. Maj. James Stewart was born on the old homestead Sept. 25, 1796. He grew to be a large, robust man, being six feet tall and weighing almost two hundred pounds. He was recognized as the strongest man in all that section of country, and was known to be an expert wrestler. In those days much chopping was done, and he was very skillful with the axe and took great delight in using it. Even at the advanced age of eighty he insisted upon cutting the wood for the old fireplace - especially the huge backlogs which only a strong man could carry. He could take the butt cut of a tree in chopping with others and always let it down. He was a man of whom his descendants can feel justly proud, for he was a leader in all matters of civil and religious concern. He was widely known as "Maj." James Stewart, having held the office of major, etc, in the militia over forty years. He took an active part in the affairs of the township, having served in the capacities of school director, tax collector, assessor, overseer of the poor, justice of the peace, etc. He was justice of the peace fifteen years and had a wide and extensive practice. It was said that he was as well versed in the law as the attorneys of his time. Young and old came from far and near to be married by him. His marriage ceremony was unique, and delivered by him with ease and dignity. He took an active part in advancing the schools and was a leader in the church being a member of the first Session of the East Union United Presbyterian Church and remaining a member of that church and session until his death, which occurred Aug. 11, 1879. For many years he was the superintendent of the Sabbath school of his church. Being a firm believer in the Psalms as the only music that should be sung in worship, he would not permit the singing of a hymn in the home on the Sabbath day.