SNBns ·s ·r BIOGRAPHICAL AND CHRONOLOGICAL

HISTORY

OF THE

STEW ART FAMILY

OF

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

1754 - 1912

Compiled and Written by

J.S.BURNS PREFACE "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abidcth forever." Eccl. I : 4.

History and biography we have known from the earliest dates. We have national history, both ancient and modern. These are usually written by persons who have gained the distinction of historians. But family history is often written by some member of the family. Family history is generally of a biographical nature, inasmuch as it is usually made up of the social and religious standing and character of individuals, and is chronological so far as the order of events is concerned. History, of whatever kind it may be, to be interesting and useful. should be accurate both in detail and chronological order. This requirement has made this history all the more difficult to prepare. One hundred and fifty-eight years, the period covered by this history, is a long time. And reaching back, as it does, into the primeval period of Western Pennsylvania, we are sure it abounds with deeds of daring which would add pith to this narrative. But our ancestors were too busy making history to take time to write it, and duly authenticated details have been hard to secure. So far as we know this is the first attempt to gather up the scattered fragments of the records of the Stewart family and tabulate them in form for the use of future generations. And our information, coming as it has from such varied sources, we have endeavored to classify and arrange in such a way as to be easily understood. We accord all due credit to the many friends who have rendered valuable assistance. All have our sincere thanks. This little history is submitted to the reader with a full consciousness that it is by no means replete with that pithiness which is essential to dispel the monotony of a multiplication of names and dates.

And in years to come may some one write, The names of others now unborn, • And add to this History pages bright, And each milestone of the Stewarts adorn. J. S. B. History of t

JOHN STEW ART. a cov Ireland , in 1665 to 1685, on 1720. His son, ROBERT STEW ART, w Drumorsrrop, County Down, I time of his father's death. H

SAMUEL STEWART. of large stature, 6 'feet tall, complexion. He married M plexion and large person. T Dauphin County, Pa., in 1771 first son, JOHN STEWART, was 25 , 1776, he enlisted under C iment. He was killed at the

\ Note Hugh Stewart, a b rother o another family of Stewarts that r am corner of Findlay T ownship. He w biography of J ohn Et!waru Stewart. This brings us down to been able to find as relates PENNSYLVANIA. It is c on linen parchment. On th page. We have no knowled it indicates having been writ a character as would set at present day. From it we le

JAM who was born April 25, 1 His father died (was killed) 1797 . James Stewart was History of the Stewart Family

JOHN STEWART, a covenanter, fled from Scotland to near Belfast, Ireland, in 1665 to 1685, on account of religious persecution. He died in 1720. His son, ROBERT STEWART, was born near Glasgow in 1665 and died in Drumorsl"rop, County Down, Ireland, in 1730. He moved to Ireland at the time of his father's death. He had a large family. His son,

SAMUEL STEWART, was born near Glasgow in 1698. He was a man of large stature, 6 feet tall, Roman nose, gray eyes, brown hair, and ruddy complexion. He married Mary McClay, who was noted for her dark com­ plexion and large person. They came to America in 1735, and he died in Dauphin County, Pa., in 1770. They in turn had a large family. Their first son, JOHN STEWART, was born in Ireland; came to America and on May 25, 1776, he enlisted under Capt. James Grier; Co.- , 1st Pennsylvania Reg­ iment. He was killed at the battle of Germantown April 19, 1777.

(Note-Hugh Stewart, a brother of John, wus the eighth son of the above couple, and represents another family of Stewarts that came from Carlisle in li9l or 95 and settled in the Northeastern corner of Findlay Township. He was the great·gr:indfathrr of the writer of this history. See biography of John Edward Stewart. ) This brings us down to the most ancient family record which we have been able to find as relates to the STEWART FAMILY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA . It is contained in a little book of ten leaves, written on linen parchment. On the opposite page is a reproduction of its cover page. We have no knowledge of the writer, nor when it was written. But it indicates having been written with a quill; and the penmanship is of such a character as would set at naught the writing of most business men of the present day. From it we learn that the pioneer father was JAMES STEW ART who was born April 25, 1754, a son of JOfiN and JANET STEWART. His father died (was killed) April 19, 1777, and his mother died November 1797. James Stewart was married August 25, 1779, to 2 to some extent abated. MARGARET McCOW AN take a glance at the con (Note-\Ve use l\lcCowan, as we find it in thi:s family record; but from some unknown cause, in Near the close of 1781 later years, their name was changed to :\1cEwin~.) sealed. The winter of I She was born February 19, 1759, a daughter of John and Eleanor Mc­ settlement; the Indian Cowan. Her father died April 1789, and her mother July 5, 1816. These British, who had instig ancestors were Scotch-Irish. The record reads: "Removed from Dauphin the conclusion of the w County to Washington County, Pennsylvania." No specific date of their ments, and weakened t removal is given, but tradition says they had two children at the time; con­ said to have dawned up sequently it must have been about 1783. alarms of war. But, They located on land bordering on Potato Garden Run. It was known permit their vast hunti as the "Leeom" tract, and adjoining the "Hopewell" tract, which later be­ they continued to pay came the property of the Bumses. The title from the Commonwealth for while the torch laid wa this tract bears date December 31, 1774, and contained 400 acres. But it is brief statement we can asserted by some, that he at one time owned 800 acres located on both sides fronted the" initial subj of Potato Garden Run; and later sold 400 acres located on the west side of We have no positiv the run, for the same price he paid for it, which was one dollar per acre. dition hands down the But when we compare this price with that paid for other lands, we must con­ remarked, "They mau clude that this transaction occurred a good mmy years after they settled said that on their arriv here. Be that as it may, their first cabin was located on the farm now owned their wagon until an op, by George Miller, commonly known as the Thomas Stewart farm. Their openmg. nearest neighbors lived some two miles distant. The most common "Heaven gives us fri ends to bless the present scene." l Young. ) the State was by p1ck This farm being located in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, leads chandise brought over to some confusion as to their locating in Washington County. But Alle­ Hayden, who drove four gheny County had not yet been formed when they came to this section. But it is quite possible By Act of Assembly passed September 24, 1788, being some five years after attempt was made to tr their arrival here, Allegheny County was taken from Westmoreland County. After the family w And by another Act passed September 17, 1789, the boundaries of th is county ing the land, and in d were enlarged by the annexation of a large tract from the northern part of wheat was sown; but w Washington County. made into okes it prOI From the best evidence obtainable it would seem that James Stewart wheat" because after e came to this section, made his location, and built his cabin soon after pro­ the dog became sick. curing the land. A comparison of dates shows that something like nine the soil had much to years elapsed between the date of his title ( 1774) and the time he moved his time the greater part o family here, (1783). Some have wondered at this delay in coming. But mountains; and not inf we are constrained to believe that the fearful depredations of the Indians had for subsistence. much to do with this delay; and by the time they came these hostilities had 3 WAN to some extent abated. But in better answer to this it might be well to take a glance at the conditions as they then existed in Western Pennsylvania. from some unknown rause, in Near the close of 1781 the independence of the United States had been sealed. The winter of 1782-83 had been spent in comparative quiet by the ohn and Eleanor Mc­ settlement; the Indians being convinced by this time that the cause of the July 5, 1816. These British, who had inst_igated and supported them, was hopelessly lost. And moved from Dauphin the conclusion of the war with Great Britain gave new impulse to the settle­ specific date of their ments, and weakened the confidence of the Indians, and a new era may be dren at the time; con- said to have dawned upon Western Pennsylvania, so long accustomed to the alarms of war. But, notwithstanding this, the Indians were still loath to Run. It was known permit their vast hunting grounds to become the farms of their enemies, and tract, which later be­ they continued to pay them unfriendly visits, sparing neither age nor sex, e Commonwealth for while the torch laid waste the rude homes of the frontiersmen. From this 400 acres. But it is brief statement we can get but a slight glimpse of the hardships which con­ located on both sides fronted the "initial subjects" of this history. d on the west side of We have no positive date as to their method of transportation; but tra­ one dollar per acre. dition hands down the statement that some of their newly made neighbors r lands, we must con­ remarked, "They mau he risch, they come in a wauggon." And again it is rs af.ter they settled said that on their arrival there was no door in the cabin, and they lived in the farm now owned their wagon until an opening was sawed in the logs, and a door placed in the tewart farm. Their openmg.

Youn~. I · The most common method of transportation at that age in this part of heny County, leads the State was by pack horses; and not until 1789 was the first load of mer­ County. But Alie­ chandise brought over the mountains by wagon. The wagoner was John me to this section. Hayden, who drove four horses and was nearly a month in making the trip. ome five years after But it is quite possible that some of the emigrants used the wagon before any stmoreland County. attempt was made to transport merchandise. aries of this county After the family were installed in their new home, the father began clear­ he northern part of ing the land, and in due time corn and potatoes were planted; and later wheat was sown ; but when the crop had grown and was reduced to flour and hat James Stewart made into cakes it proved to be unfit for use, and they dubbed it " sick bin soon after pro­ wheat" because after eating of its product, not only the family, but even omething like nine the dog became sick. Some have claimed that the nature and condition of time he moved his the soil had much to do with this unnatural quality of the crop. For a in coming. But time the greater part of their supplies had to be brought from cast of the of the Indians had mountains; and not infrequently they had to resort to herbs and wild fruits hese hostilities had for su bsistence. 4 On one occasion the father returned East for supplies and was detained and far between in longer than was expected. The scant supplies of the home became exhausted were members at Ra to the extent that the mother was obliged to "beat the sack" to secure suffi­ that he , among a nu cient flour to appease the hunger of the children. Our sons and daughters son, the first stated of the first part of the Twentieth Century will, no douht, be struck with April 9, 1789, and amazement from a statement of this kind. The sacks used in those days during this pastorat were made of tow. Their dimensions were sufficient to hold at least three or members of this c, bushels of grain, and their texture was such as would retain considerable that James Stewart quantities of flour after being emptied. By "beating the sack," as the saying pioneer couple is in went, of this kind sometimes quite a quantity of flour was secured. to the time of their Soon after they had settled in their humble home it so happened that he died in 1826 an the father was absent at milking time. The forest was their only pasture, being sand-stones, h and the cows, being supplied with bells, were at large in the great forest. !iterated. The mother left her two children in the cabin and proceeded to hunt the "Rather rcjo cows. The luring toll of the bells led her on and on through the forest and James Stewart finally she located them at or near where Hopewell church afterward stood, eleven children: Jo possibly three miles distant from their cabin. Think of the mother's solici­ P., Richan;!, Thoma tude for her children, left in a cabin not oversecure against the depredations of the wild animals with which the forests were infested at that time. the eldest son of th "In desert wilds. in midnight gloom, birth place was Da In grateful joy. in trying·pain, In laughing youth, or nigh the ton~h. grandfather. He wa Ah! when is prayer unheard, or vain?" 15, 1808, to Eliza On December 31, 1784, James Stewart secured a warrant for another have no history of tract of land. The patent for this is still in existence, and in an excellent After their m:i.rriag, state of preservation. It is written on sheepskin parchment, and the pen-. part of the "Juan" manship is of a high order. It was issued from "The Supreme Executive referred to. Like Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;" and dated June 7, 1786, they were well sch the tenth year of the Commonwealth. It conveys "a tract of land called life. When he we "Juan" located on Montour's Run, Robeson Township, Washington County," wife frequently we "containing Four Hundred Acres, and six percent allowance for roads." The carried the gun, i consideration was One Pound, Five Shillings, and six pence. It was signed surprised by the by Hon. Charles Biddle, Vice President of Supreme Executive Council, and were Presbyteria!l bears the seal of the State of Pennsylvania; and is recorded in Patent Book mitted to the Va No. 4, page 533. certificate in 1840, The farms of A. J. Purdy, Joseph McNall heirs, and Isaac Meanor heirs Raccoon congrega are parts of the "Juan" tract of land. This pioneer couple being Scotch­ union were born Irish, were naturally allied to the Presbyterian faith. Churches were few Margaret, Jane 5 or supplies and was detained and far between in those days. From the best authority obtainable they of the home became exhausted were members at Raccoon. From the history of that congregation we learn beat the sack" to secure suffi­ that he, among a number of others, signed a call for the Rev. Joseph Patter­ en. Our sons and daughters son, the first stated pastor the congregation ever had. This call was dated II, no doubt, be struck with April 9, 1789, and was made in conjunction with Montours Church. But he sacks used in those days during this pastorate of more than 27 years there is no record of the officers flicient to hold at least three or members of this congregation. However, it is asserted on good authority as would retain considerable that James Stewart was a member of session. The last resting place of this ating the sack," as the saying pioneer couple is in the cemetery at Raccoon. We have no positive proof as f flour was secured. to the time of their deaths, but those most intimate with them assert that le home it so happened th~t he died in 1826 and his wife in 1844. The stones that mark their graves, crest was their only pasture, being sand-stones, have crumbled, and the names and dates have become ob­ at large in the great forest. literated. and proceeded to hunt the "Rather rejoice hec-ausc your names are wri tten in heaven." Luke JO : 20. nd on through the forest and James Stewart and Margaret (McCowan) Stewart were the parents of well church afterward stood, eleven children: John, Jane, Eleanor, James, Margaret, Mary, Anne, Joseph Think of the mother's solici­ P., Richard, Thomas M., and Sarah. cure against the depredations infested at that time. JOHN STEWART loom, the eldest son of this couple, was born June 4, 1780, and, as we believe, his ain, birth place was Dauphin County. It is plain enough he was named for his e tomh , rd, or vain ?" grandfather. He was married March 15, 1808, to Elizabeth Glass. We ured a warrant for another have no history of her early life. istence, and in an excellent After their muriage they lived on in parchment, and the pen- . part of th~ "Juan" tract previously "The Supreme Executive referred to. Like their parents ;" and dated June 7, 1786, they were well schooled in frontier eys "a tract of land cal led life. When he went out to plow his nship, Washington County,'' wife frequently went with him and allowance for roads." The carried the gun, in fear of being d six pence. It was signed surprised by the ln::lians. They me Executive Council, and were Presbyterians an :I were ad­ is recordeq in Patent Book mitted to the Valley Church on certificate in 1840, presumably from irs, and Isaac Meanor heirs Raccoon congregation. To this ioneer couple being Scotch­ union were born James, Robert, faith. Churches were few Margaret, Jane Hillis, John M., ELIZABETH (GLASS) STEWART 6 and Elizabeth. John Stewart, the father, died January 9, 1843. Elizabeth ~Glass) Stewart died October 19, 1869 . Her picture appears on the preced- mg page. JAMES STEW ART the eldest member of this family, was born February 11, 1809 . He was married October 1840 to Rachel P. Cherry of Cherry Valley, Washington County, Pa. They located on the eastern end of the "Juan" tract where they spent the remainder of their days. They were life-long Presbyterians, and were admitted to the Valley Church in 1840. He was elected a ruling elder early in life and served in that capacity until his death, which occurrrd October 10, 1882. His wife Rachel P. died December 13, 1882. To this union were born six children: John Edward, Sarah Jane, Elizabeth Amanda, Matthew Rankin, Margaret Ellen, and Martha Ann. JOHN EDWARD STEW ART was born April 5, 1842. On August 10, 1871, he was married to Jennie M.

Stewart. For some years they followed farming in Cherry Valley, Washing­ Whose biography. wit h thi Rachel Cherry Stewart, a ton County. About 1880 they moved to Washington, Pa., where his widow preceding page. still lives, he having died March 8, 1910, leaving no children. The follow­ ing is quoted from an item in the Presbyterian Banner: ''Mr. Stewart was a good citizen and served the county in several important offices . In politics he was a Democrat, but was elected to office in Republican strongholds. In religion he was a Presbyterian and a member of the Third Church of Wash­ s ington from the time of its organization, in which he was highly esteemed, was born April 12, and held the offices of treasurer and financial secretary for a period of ten nearby and at a sel years. He was a man of quiet habits and disposition, strong convictions, ried Samuel Aten and decidedly loyal to the church. In his decease the State has lost a good in Wyandotte Cou citizen, the church a faithful and loyal member, and the widow an affection­ four children: Ly ate husband." born June 18, 18 With the mention of his wife we have introduced to the reader another Edith, born Febru family of Stewarts. It will be noted that John Edward Stewart married a Stewart. He was lady of his own name. The question has often been asked what relation, if who was born Ap any, existed between these two families? She was a daughter of Joseph May 6, 1905; Es Stewart of Findlay Township, Allegheny County. Her grandfather was August 13, 1912, Samuel Stewart, who came from Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa., about 1794 or 95. He was a full cousin of James Stewart, the initial character of ELIZ this history. And Hugh Stewart, the father of Samuel. and John the father was born Novem' of James, were brothers. ~Ott>. John ~ tl>\Yart wu,·, tlw fi r:-.t; and H ugh ~t('\\ :1rt wa~ the Pig:hth ,on "."if :-:amuel Ste,, :nt. George W. Jardin tJi,, m:111 of l arge• ~t :1t11 rt rdPrrf'd tv 011 page on 7 ied January 9, 1843. Elizabeth r picture appears on the preced- ART n February 11, 1809. He was of Cherry Valley, Washington end of the "Juan" tract where ey were life-long Presbyterians, 1840. He was elected a ruling until his death, which occurffd I d December 13, 1882. To this Sarah Jane, Elizabeth Amanda, a Ann. TEWART I, he was married to Jennie M . JAMES STEW ART ing in Cherry Valley, Washing­ Whose biography, with that of his wife shington, Pa., where his widow Rachel Cherry Stewart, appears on the prececling page. aving no children. The follow­ n Banner : "Mr. Stewart was a 1 important offices. In politics RACHEL CHERRY STEWART in Republican strongholds. In r of the Third Church of Wash­ SARAH JANE STEW ART which he was highly esteemed, was born April 12, 1844. She received her education at the public school I secretary for a period of ten nearby and at a select school in Clinton. On November 23, 1871, she mar­ isposition, strong convictions, ried Samuel Aten of Nevada, Ohio. Soon after they moved to their farm cease the State has lost a good in Wyandotte County, Ohio, where they still live. To them have been born r, and the widow an affection- four children: Lyman Sobeiski, born September 12, 1872; Franklin Stewart, roduced to the reader another born June 18, 1874; James Samuel, born December 12, 1876, and Myrtle hn Edward Stewart married a Edith, born February 6, 1880 . These children are all single except Franklin n been asked what relation, if Stewart. He was married March 11, 1902, to Edith Lee of Marion, Ohio, he was a daughter of Joseph who was born April 7, 1880. To this union have been born: Samuel Lee, ounty. Her grandfather was May 6, 1905; Esther Elizabeth, October 22, 1908, and Charlotte Luella, mberland County, Pa., about August 13, 1912, ewart, the initial character of ELIZABETH AMANDA STEW ART f Samuel, and John the father was born November 10, 1848. She was married November 8, 1888, to George W. Jardine. They own a farm located on Potato Garden Run, which 8 presumably is a part of the original tract of 800 acres taken up by Mrs. Jardine's great-grandfather. In the same connection they have a store, and Mr. Jardine has been in the mercantile business for a number of years. Be­ fore the introduction of free delivery of mail it was known as Virsoix Post­ He was a farmer, tan office, and is still known by that name. They are Presbyterians and mem­ a time in Allegheny bers of the Valley Church. They have no children. County, West Virgini ing into Hookstown, MATTHEW RANKIN STEW ART where they celebrated died July 10, 1886.,, was born December 16, 1852. He owned and operated the old Stewart farm, anniversary of her m after the death of his father until his own death which occurred December byterian Church. 14, 1899, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he had gone in search of ruling elder in the health. United Presbyterian MARGARET ELLEN STEW ART was born June 3, 1855, and died December 5, 1873, being seventeen years of the second daughter age . married September 2 "Lefi\~ons so dNir, so frnu!!ht with holy truth 1813. ..\ s tho:-:e her motlwr·~ faith shed on her youth; And like some low and mournful spell To whi~p<'r but om· word-farcwf'll."

MARTHA ANN STEW ART was born May 17, 1858. On November 27, 1895, she married A. J. Purdy, a resident of Findlay township. To this union were born Melva Margaret November 27, 1897; Rachel Evelyn May 11, 1901, and James Stewart April 7, 1904. They live on a part of the original "Juan" tract of land where Mrs. Purdy's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather lived, now known as "Silver Lake Farm," located on the Imperial and Clinton macadam road, where they are engaged in dairying and general farming. The picture opposite represents the house built by her grandfather. It was remodeled in 1898, and an addition put to it, but it embodies the original log house built years ago . ROBERT STEW ART the second son of John and Elizabeth (Glass) Stewart, was born August 17, 1811, and died in youth. ' 'As for man, his days are as thl' gnu,s: as a flowc·r of the fie ld, so he fl ourislwth. For tlw wind pa~c;ieth ayer it, and it i~ gone, and the p lare thereof shall know it no more" P~ 103·15 9 800 acres taken up by Mrs. MARGARET STEWART ection they have a store, and the eldest daughter of this same couple, was born May 31 , 1814. She was s for a number of years. Be­ married February 20, 1834, to John Smiley, a resident of Allegheny County. was known as Virsoix Post­ He was a farmer, tanner, s:iddle and harness maker. The couple resided for are Presbyterians and mem­ a time in Allegheny County. Then Mr. Smiley bought a farm in Hancock dren. County, West Virginia, where they resided for several years; afterward mov­ ing into Hookstown, Pa. In the fall of 1875 they moved to Burgettstown STEWART where they celebrated their golden wedding February 20, 1884. Mr. Smiley perated the old Stewart farm, died July 10, 1886, and Mrs. Smiley died February 20, 1898, on the 64th th which occurred December anniversary of her marriage. This couple were members of the United Pres­ re he had gone in search of byterian Church. While living in West Virginia Mr. Smiley was elected ruling elder in the Tomlinson's Run Church. They are buried in the old United Presbyterian cemetery at Burgettstown. They left no descendants. STEWART JANE HILLIS STEWART 873, being seventeen years of the second daughter of this couple, was born November 5, 1816. She was married September 28, 1843, to Henry Aten, who was born September 25, ho!\' truth e

5, she married A.. J p urd y, were born Melva Margaret I, and James Stewart April "Juan" tract of land where dfather lived, now known as nd Clinton macadam road, arming. built by her grandfather. to it, but it embodies the

RT ewart, was born August 17,

(•_Id. so he flourislwth. For the wind lt no more." p .. 103:15 HOME OF A. J. PURDY 10 township. Their son Henry aod his wife settled on the farm owned by his HENR father, where they spent their entire lifetime. They were members of Sharon was born October 18, 1848. Presbyterian congregation, and Mr. Aten was a ruling elder. He died ... , Stewart of Findlay townshi and his wife died January 5, 1895. To this union were born four children: Stewart. They are residents John Sobeiski, Richard James, Henry Albert and Elizabeth Margaret. erly owned by his father. are members of the Valley C JOHN SOBEISKI ATEN To this couple were born died November 9, 1885. their oldest son, was born July 10, 1844, and was married June 28, 1876, to "A love! Eleanor E. Wilson. She was born May 17, 1852, and was a daughter of A ros, Thomas and Nancy Jane (Scott) Wilson, who lived near Stevenson's Mills, Joseph Howard Aten was Moon township, and were from Scotch-Irish ancestry. To Mr. ~nd Mrs. 15, 1905, to Alice May Fife i Aten were born the following named children: Harry Albert, born April 23, aopolis and are members of t 1877, and died December 6, 1897; Jennie Agnes, born March 21, 1880; Henry Sidney Aten, was l Charles McClelland, born January 9, 1884; Paul Mercer, born September 10, 1909, to Jennie Leech of 12, 1888, and John Eugene, born June 20, 1896. Mr. Aten was in poor Presbyterian minister. Tot health for a number of years and died May 19, 1909. The last four children January 5, 1911, and Mary I named are all single and live with their mother on their farm in Findlay Mary Hannah Aten was I township. This is the farm formerly owned by Josiah W. Guy, and by his 1912,to T.Hilliard King, I father Josiah. A part of the "Warsaw" tract. The Aten family are Pres­ near Beaver Falls and are en byterians and members of the Valley Church. 1ans. John Ernest Aten was RICHARD JAMES A TEN common schools, and at W a student in the Western R was born in Allegheny County, October 24, 1846. Early in 1878 he left his native State and went to Montgomery township, Ashland County, Ohio, and JOHl settled on a farm his grandfather had acquired from the Government at $2.00 the third son of John and El per acre. Here he spent the remainder of his days. He died January 26, and was married May 1, 1 1902. He had married Anna Margaret Sill November 28, 1878. She was and Nancy Armor. Shew a resident of Ohio, was born July 5, 1857, and died August 15, 1893. They this couple lived on the sa were faithful Presbyterians and good citizens in every respect. died May 31, 1856, leaving They left two sons, Harry John and Albert Sobeiski. The latter was M., and Agnes Margaret. born October 29, 1888, was never married and died January 22, 1911. Harry John was born July 20, 1883, and was married July 26, 1904, to WILLIAM Rella Lena McQuate, who was born July 28, 1884. To this couple the fol­ was born February 11, 184f lowing children have been born: John James, June 9, 1905; Howard Albert, this history were school ITll June 16, 1909, and Esther Elizabeth, January 23, 1913. They are Presby­ in the old building which : terians and live on the farm formerly owned by his father. 11 ettled on the farm owned by his HENRY ALBERT ATEN . They were members of Sharon s a ruling elder. He died ... , was born October 18, 1848. On June 21, 1876, he married Olivia M. s union were born four children: Stewart of Findlay township, a daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Glass) t and Elizabeth Margaret. Stewart. They are residents of Moon township, and live on the farm form­ erly owned by his father. They, too, adhere to the Presbyterian faith, and I ATEN are members of the Valley Church. To this couple were born five children: Della J., born April 19, 1877; d was married June 28, I 876, to died November 9, 1885. .. A lovely being, scarcely formed or molded, , 1852, and was a daughter of A rose with all its leaves yet folded." (Byron ) o lived near Stevenson's Mills, Joseph Howard Aten was born December 5, 1878, and was married June h ancestry. To Mr. and Mrs. 15, 1905, to Alice May Fife of Bridgeville, Pa. They are residents of Cor­ n: Harry Albert, born April 23, aopolis and are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a civil engineer. Agnes , born March 2 I , 1880; Henry Sidney Aten, was born October 28, 1880, and was married August ; Paul Mercer, born September 10, 1909, to Jennie Leech of South Dakota, where they now reside. He is a I896 . Mr. Aten was in poor Presbyterian minister. To them have been born two children: John Stewart, 9, 1909. The last four children January 5, 1911, and Mary Irene, August 20, 1912. other on their farm in Findlay Mary Hannah Aten was born March 28, 1884, and was married June 20, by Josiah W. Guy, and by his 1~12, to T. Hilliard King, formerly of Moon township. They now reside ct. The Aten family are Pres- near Beaver Falls and are engaged in farming. They are United Presbyter­ ians. John Ernest Aten was born April 29, 1888. He was educated in the S ATEN common schools, and at Washington and Jefferson College, and is now a a student in the Western Reserve Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio. 846. Early in 1878 he left his ip, Ashland County, Ohio, and JOHN M. STEW ART from the Government at $2 .00 is days. He died January 26, the third son of John and Elizabeth (Glass) Stewart, was born May 20, 1819, November 28, 1878. She was and was married May 1, 1845 , to Margaret Armor, a daughter of William died August 15, 1893. They and Nancy Armor. She was born March 27, 1818. For a number of years m every respect . this couple lived on the same farm with his brother James. Mrs. Stewart bert Sobeiski . The latter was died May 31, 1856, leaving four children: William Armor, Levi J., Jennie died January 22, 1911 . M ., and Agnes Margaret. was married July 26, 1904, to 1884. To this couple the fol­ WILLIAM ARMOR STEW ART June 9, 1905 ; Howard Albert, was born February 11 , 1846, and died May 1, 1864. He and the writer of 23, 1913 . They are Presby- this history were school mates. We attended No. 5 of Findlay township y his father. in the old building which stood on a steep bank on the Stewart farm. A 12 very mtimate friendship sprang up between the two. boys mentioned. We farm in Washingt were always ready to defend each other against the pranks of others. At the lows: Estella May age of eighteen he was stricken with that dread disease, diphtheria, which at 1881. and Ralph that time was new, and the doctors were unable to cope with it. I recall a rapher, and the s day when I visited him. He bore his affliction manfully, and spoke cheer­ are all single and fully of a day when he would be able to walk out with me. But the disease are United Presb did its work quickly, and in a few days he was a corpse. The writer and John M. Stew three others of his own age lowered him to his last resting place. a resident of Find "Oh death where is thy sting? Oh S(rave wht•re is thy victory?" 1 Cor. ).j:55. union a son was He died March 11 LEVI J. STEWART the following epi was born March 10, 1848, and was married to Allena G. Hays, October 12, 1876. She was born January 15, 1853. She was a woman of high Christian character, and an active member of the Valley Presbyterian Church, and John M. Ste was one of the first organists of that church. She died May 30, 1911 . church, a man of Four children blessed this union: Myrtle Edith, born February 26, 1878; on July 3, 1881 John Hays, born August 15, 1883; Jay Vance, born February 8, 1886, and Church. His s Emily Nickel, born February 9, 1889. her life in Burge' Myrtle Edith Stewart married Lawrence H. McMichael, December 28, 1905. To them one son, James Harold, was born June 24, 1907. John Hays Stewart married Sara Knox Lester, August 19, 1908. To them the youngest da a daughter, Margaret Grace, was born July 11, 1909. 25, 1822, and w Jay Vance Stewart and Emily Nickel Stewart are both single, and with was born Marchi their father they live on the old Hays homestead in Findlay township. The His parents, entire family are Presbyterians and identified with the Valley Church. and experienced was obliged to JENNIE M. STEWART capture by the was born January 7, 1853. She was married October 5, 1881 , to Thomas M. son Thomas, w Nickel, a farmer of Beaver County. He was born October 30, 1849. To but after the d, them the following named children were born: Margaret Birdella, July 13 , bought about 1882; Lola Ethel, May 14, 1884; Allena Gertrude, January 18, 1888; Maud three children Stewart and Mable Patterson, twins, born June 20, 1891. These children William Stew are all single, and live with their parents on their Beaver County farm . They are United Presbyterians and members of Tomlinson's Run Church. J AGNES MARGARET STEW ART was born December 21, 1855. She was married April 17, 1879, to John was built on Moody, Jr., of Clinton, Pa. Soon after their marriage they moved to their until their de31

-----~-- - -- 13 .n the two, boys mentioned. We farm in Washington County. To this union were born three children, as fol­ nst t~e pranks of others. At the lows: Estella May, born February 6, 1880; John Stewart, born August 17, ead disease, diphtheria, which at 1881. and Ralph Armor, born October 10, 1883. The daughter is a stenog­ able to cope with ·t I JI . 1 · reca a rapher, and the sons are bookkeepers, and employed in Pittsburgh. They t10n manfully• and spoke cheer­ are all single and make their home with their parents in Crafton, Pa. They k out with me But th d' · e 1sease are United Presbyterians. . was a corpse. The writer and John M. Stewart was re-married September 1, 1857, to Sarah McBride, 1s last resting place. . a resident of Findlay township. She was born November 12, 1828. To this s thy victory?" J Cor. J.i:S . 5 union a son was born August I , 1867. They named him George McBride. ART He died March 10, 1877, and the stone which marks his resting place bears to Allena G. Hays, October 12 the following epitaph . . "He is not dead, the child of our affeetion, was a woman of high Christia~ But gone into that school \\'here he no longer needs our poor protection lley Presbyterian Church, and But Christ himself doth rule." ch_. She died May 30, 1911 . John M. Stewart was a life-long Presbyterian, a staunch supporter of his d1th, born February 26, 1878; church, a man of quiet disposition, and sterling qualities. He died suddenly ce, born February 8, 1886, and on July 3, 1881, after having attended preaching services at the Valley Church. His second wife, Sarah McB. Stewart, spent the closing years of H. McMichael, December 28 her life in Burgettstown, where she died November 29, 1902. om June 24, 1907. ' er, August 19, 1908. To them ELIZABETH STEW ART . 1909. the youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth (Glass) Stewart, was born April art are both single, and with 25, 1822, and was married to Thomas Armor, October 24, 1844. Mr. Armor a~ in Findlay township. The was born March 2, 1811, in Hanover township, Beaver County. with the Valley Church. His parents, William and Nancy Armor, were early settlers in that county, and experienced many of the hardships of frontier life. On one occasion he ART was obliged to carry his wife across Raccoon Creek on his back, to avoid ctober 5, 1881, to Thomas M capture by the Indians. In 1836 they moved to Findlay township. His born October 30, 1849. T~ son Thomas, with his wife Elizabeth, began housekeeping on a rented farm, : Margaret Birdella, July 13, but after the death of his father they moved to the farm which his father ude, January 18, 1888; Maud bought about the time he moved to Findlay township. To this couple e 20, 1891. These children three children were born, namely, James McClelland, Jane Elizabeth, and their Beaver County farm . William Stewart. Tomlinson's Run Church. JAMES McCLELLAND ARMOR STEWART was born September 30, 1845. On November 13, 1879, he married Sadie A. Walker, daughter of John and Ann Walker. About this time a new house ed April 17, 1879, to John was built on another portion of the Armor farm where his parents resided arriage they moved to their until their death, and James M. and his wife took up their abode in the old 14 house. To this union was born October 3, 1881, Anna Mary, who died These sons are all single a July 7, 1882. The second, John Walker, was born September 4, 1882, and the farm where their grandpare died December 23, 1895. Ida Elizabeth was born May 11, 1886, and is died, the former on June 25, l still living. Lulu Mattie was born June 7, 1889, and died September 1, are Presbyterians and memb 1890. Sadie Belle was born September 4, 1891. She with her sister Ida are Armor now owns the entire t single and reside in Burgettstown. grandfather purchased in 1836 Sadie A. (Walker) Armor died in the 38th year of her age, and James M . of his brother James he purcl Armor was remarried May 25, 1898, to Amanda E. McCullough of Frankfort him, and on which is located Springs. To this union no children were born. Mr. Armor died December ents lived. The accompanyi 15, 1905. This family were Presbyterians. JANE ELIZABETH ARMOR was born March 10, 1849, and was married November 4, 1875, to David Mc­ Bride of Findlay township. To this union three chjldren were born: Thomas Armor, Martha Eleanor and Maud Elizabeth. Thomas Armor McBride was born October 9, 1876, and was married September 6, 1911, to Mary A. Purdy, a daughter of James and Elizabeth ~ (Burns) Purdy. To them a son was born May 27, 1912, and died soon after. Martha Eleanor McBride was born August 10, 1878, and was muried February 14, 1907, to Walter W. Purdy, a son of James and Elizabeth . ~ r· > r (Burns) Purdy. To them three children have been born, namely David Mc­ ·, . Bride, born July 3, 1908; James Lee, born October 28, 1909, and Olive ;;.·',. ~·.:,_ Elizabeth, born July 10, 1911. c-~-~···. . . ;) .. '1 . I··.~j~ ·t IL T .,,,.. ' • ·.:; '".. ', . ·:>~" i Maud Elizabeth McBride was born May 30, 1883, is still single and lives 't':l-'.~.'<~':~~ ; with her parents. David McBride, the father, and Thomas Armor, his son, l'l live on the same farm, which is located near Potato Garden Run, and are among the successful farmers of Findlay township. They are United Pres­ byterians. THE

WILLIAM STEW ART ARMOR With this ends the bi was born June 5, 1860 and was married September 17, 1885, to Nora Mc­ Stewart. And it is thar b Michael, who was born in Robinson township, Allegheny County, on July of Imperial and surroundi 29, 1864 . But before her marriage she, with her parents, moved to a farm They were good citizens, in North Fayette township, near Santiago. To this union have been born with the affairs of the com five sons as follows: William McClelland, born August 22, 1886; John Mc­ Church it will be found t Michael, born November 16, 1888; Thomas Howard, born September 7, 1894; identified with it in its o Alva George, born July 19, 1901, and Harlan Ewing, born April 3, 1907 . among the number who, J1 14 15 n October 3, 1881, Anna Mary who d" d These sons are all single and live with their parents on that portion of n ":7alker, was born September 4', 1882, a:d Elizabeth was born May 11 d . the farm where their grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth (Stewart) Armor, b J • 1886 , an 1s died, the former on June 25, 1887, and the latter on June 28, 1890. They om une 7, 1889, and died Septem~ I are Presbyterians and members of the Valley Church. Mr. W. Stewart tember 4, 1891. She with her sister Id~e:r: . Armor now owns the entire tract of land containing 170 acres, which his grandfather purchased in 1836 from Alexander McClelland. After the death d in the 38th year of her age, and James M of his brother James he purchased that portion which had been allotted to 98, to Amanda E. McCullough of Frankfor~ him, and on which is located the house in which his parents and grandpar­ ren were born. Mr. Armor died D b sbyterians. ecem er ents lived. The accompanying cut is from a photo recently taken. ABETH ARMOR s married. November . 4 • 1875 , t o D av1"d M c- o this union three children were b . nd Maud Elizabeth. om. born October 9' 1876 and was . d d · marne ur y, a daughter of James and Elizabeth as born May 27, 1912, and died soon after. born August 10, 1878, and was m3.rried : Purdy, a son of James and Elizabeth ddren have been born, namely David Mc- lee, born October 28 ' 1909 ' an d OJ·ive om May 30, 1883, is still single and lives ' the father, and Thomas Arm or, h.Is son ocated near Potato Garden Run d , · di , an are m ay township. They are United p res- THE W. S. ARMOR HOUSE WART ARMOR With this ends the biographical history of John and Elizabeth (Glass) arried September 17' 1885 , t o . N ora M e- n town~hip, Allegheny County, on July Stewart. And it is thai· branch of the Stewart family with which the people of Imperial and surrounding neighborhood are more familiar than any other. she,. with her parents • moved to a f arm ant1ago. To this union have been born They were good citizens, well to do, and were always more or less identified lelland, born August 22 1886· J h M with the affairs of the community. By referring to the history of the Valley h • , o n c- omas Howa_rd' born September 7' 1894; Church it will be found that John Stewart and his son James were closely d Harlan Ewmg, born April 3, 1907. identified with it in its organiEtion and for many years later. They were among the number who, June I, 1840, signed a petition asking Presbytery to 16 form the organization, and during the year, they with their wives, were admitted on certificate. And his sons and daughters, grandchildren and was the first child great-grandchildren, have in turn been identified with this church. James, Pennsylvania. He the son, was elected elder early in life and served in that capacity until his October 5, 1813, death. book referred to b history of this fa named as follows: father died May was a Presbyteria

We will now turn to the oldest daughter of this pioneer couple. the first chi Id of JANE STEW ART February 12, 183 was born June 19, 1782, and was one of the two children who made the jour­ dren: Ellen, Cyn1 ney over the mountains to Western Pennyslvania. She was married March D. A. Mrs. Ru 16, 1808, to Matthew McCoy, (and was married but one day later than her 1879. brother John). We have no data as to their whereabouts for more than 25 years after their marriage except the births of six children in the following order, which we gathered from the little book referred to on the first page. was born Nove James Stewart McCoy, was born March 18, 1809. William, born March 19, able she is still ,~ 1811. Thomas, born May 13, 1812. Matthew, born April 4, 1815. John, born January 11, 1819, and Margaret J. born November 28, 1820. In 1834 they moved to a farm near Cadiz, Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their days. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. was born Octo James Stewart McCoy was married, but we have no history of them beyond teacher in the the fact that his son Bentley McCoy and his daughter Margaret Jane (now Mrs. Hill McCleary) live near Crawfordsville, Iowa. William McCoy has a son, Wm. H. H. McCoy, who lives near Muscatine, Iowa. was born Nov and she, Matthew McCoy, Jr., was married to Harriet Crawfords and to them were 1891, • born four daughters: Mary W., who died January 17, 1912. The second is R. Mary E. Dunbar marr· Mrs. R. M. Coulter, Big Run, Pa., and Janette and Isabel, who are now liv­ ing in Cadiz, Ohio. They still own the farm that belonged to their grand­ father, and it has been in the McCoy name for 78 years. Matthew McCoy, Jr., spent his entire life on this farm, and died in 1889. The foregoing is was born De but a brief history of this family, for our efforts to secure more, and better John, was bo have failed. 17 year, they with their wives, were and_ daug~ters, grandchildren and ELEANOR STEWART ent1fied with this church J was the first child born to this pioneer couple after they came to Western d . · ames, served m that capacity until his Pennsylvania. Her birth occurred September 19, 1784. She was married October S, 1813, to James Simpson. And were it not for that same little book referred to before we would be entirely "at sea" in regard to the early history of this family. But from it we learn that they had six children, named as follows: Jane, James, Isaac, Margaret, Hannah and John. The father died May 25, 1839. The statement has been handed down that he was a Presbyterian, and an elder in that denomination.

of this pioneer couple. . JANE SIMPSON the first child of the above couple was born September 3, 181 S, and was mar­ two children who made th . February 12, 1833 to J. S. Russell. To them were born the following chil­ . eJOU~ dren: Ellen, Cynthia, Margaret, Ophelia, W. Simpson, C. Agnes, J.C. and v~nia. She was married March D . A. Mrs. Russell died July 1850, and Mr. Russell died September JS, ned but one day later than her 1879. r w~ereabouts for more than 25 of six children in the following ELLEN RUSSELL k referred to on the first 809. William, born Marchaf;· was born November 24, I 834. And according to the best evidence obtain­ ew, born April 4, 1815. John, able she is still living. November 28, 1820. In 1834 e:e they spent the remainder of CYNTHIA RUSSELL nan Church. was born October 19, 1836, and died April 1910. She was a Sabbath School have no history of them beyond teacher in the Raccoon Church. daughter Margaret Jane ( Iowa. now oy , who lives near Muscatine, MARGARET RUSSELL was born November 10, 1838. She married James Dunbar. He died May t Crawfords and .to them were 1891, and she die::! October 1906, leaving two children: Mary E. and Thomas ary 17, 1912. The second is R . Mary E. Dunbar, the daughter, married John France and Thomas R. e and Isabel, who are now liv- Dunbar married Sarah Stevenson. that belonged to their grand- 78 years. Matthew McCoy d in 1889. The foregoing i; OPHELIA RUSSELL s to secure more, and better was born December 2, 1840, and married Hugh Wilson, and to them one son, John, was born. 18 Mr. Russell is a Washing W. SIMPSON RUSSELL Panhandle R. R ., and has was born February 12, 1843. He married Mary McBride and their union he has been a ruling elder in was blessed with nine children. Their history follows : GENEVARA JANE RUSSELL was born April 4, 1871, and was mar­ ried December 29, 1897, to M. M. Baily. They are residents of Salem, Ore­ was born November 5, 1847, gon, and he is engaged in the lumber business. They belong to the Presby­ 1911, and his wife died Mar terian Church and are the parents of four children. J. S. and Jane. JOHN McBRIDE RUSSELL was born December 7, 1872, and married Edna Smith June 30, 1909. He is an attorney and practices in Pittsburgh. They reside in Ingram and are Presbyterians. was born July 29, 1850. To this union were born El: HOLLAND SIMPSON RUSSELL was born April 4, 1874, and was mar­ David A. Elsie, the daug ried May 16, 1899, to Martha McNall. He is employed in the auditors de­ This ends the chronol partment of the Pennsylvania R. R., Union Station, Pittsburgh. They re­ (Simpson) Russell. and we side at Rennerdale, Pa., and belong to the U. P. Church. They have three James and Eleanor (Stewa children. MARY SUSANNA RUSSELL was born June 22, 1876. She is single J and is employed as teacher by the Freedmen's Board of the Presbyterian was born November 25, 1 Church. where he married, but we CLEMENT KERR RUSSELL was born February 20, 1878. He is sin­ gle and is at home with his parents. SARAH CYNTHIA RUSSELL was born June 15, 1880, and was mar­ was born February 22 , 1 ried September 12, 1907, to James M . Rea. He is engaged in the U. S. a farm near Bulger, Was mail service. They are members of the Raccoon Church. named children: James oldest, died 1906. WALTER STRAIN RUSSELL was born September 18, 1882 . He 1s single and employed by the S. W. Black Real Estate Co. of Pittsburgh. MA LOU ELLA RUSSELL was born June 4, 1884. She is single and at was born September 14, home . DWIGHT MOODY RUSSELL was born September 17, 1886. He also H is single and works on his father's farm. was born July 19. 1824 It is worthy of note that we have been able to record the names of W. one child. Simpson Russell, his wife and nine children, and make mention of seven grandchildren without being obliged to record a single death. " A band divine shall lead you on, was born February 7, T hrough a ll the blissful road, Till to thP sacred mount YOU ri~c. 1870. And sel' your smiliLg <:'011 ." 18 19 SON RUSSELL Mr. Russell is a Washington County farmer located near Bulger, on the Panhandle R. R., and has been a life-long Presbyterian. Since e married Mary McBride an d t h eir . union 1875 Their history follows : he has been a ruling elder in Raccoon congregation.

LL was. born April 4• 1871 , and was mar- . Bady. . They are residents of Salem, Ore- J. C. RUSSELL ber busmess. They belong to the Presby­ was born November 5, 1847, and married Eliza J. Brimner. He died May of four children. 1911, and his wife died March 1912, leaving three children, namely John V., .. J. S. and Jane. . was born December 7• 1872 , and marne. d is an a~torney and practices in Pittsburgh. D. A. RUSSELL sbytenar:s. was born July 29, 1850. He married Mary Neal. He died March 1886. ELL was born April 4, 1874, and was mar­ To this union were born Elsie, John A., Norman N., Glen, Charles H., and Nall. ~e is employed in the auditors de- David A. Elsie, the daughter, died 1876. R.' Un10n Station • Pittsburgh · Th ey re- This ends the chronological history of the family of James and Jane ng to the U. P. Church. They have three (Simpson) Russell, and we now return to the second member of the family of James and Eleanor (Stewart) Simpson.

was born June 22 • 1876 · Sh e 1s· singe· l e Freedmen's Board of the Presbyterian JAMES SIMPSON was born November 25, 1817. He studied medicine and located in Illinois where he married, but we have no further history of him. was born February 20, 1878. H e is sin- ISAAC SIMPSON was bcirn June 15 1880 and • , was mar- was born February 22, 1820. He married Margaret Campbell. They own M. Rea . He is engaged in the U S a farm near Bulger, Washington County. To them were born the following f the Raccoon Church. · · named children: James W., Alice, John, Margaret and Lilly. James, the was born September 18, 1882 . He is oldest, died 1906. lack Real Estate Co. of Pittsburgh. MARGARET SIMPSON rn June 4, 1884. She is single and at was born September 14, 1822, and died September 20, 1826. was born September 17, 1886. He also rm . HANNAH SIMPSON e been able to record the names of W was born July 19, 1824. She married William Dunbar and gave birth to children, and make mention of seve~ one child. to record a single death. JOHN SIMPSON e shall lrad you on I the blissful road · r red mount ,·ou fi°.,e was born February 7, 1827. He died in New Philadelphia, Ohio, in July Ir snii/ir.g (;~), t." . 1870. 20 WlLLlA JAMES STEW ART their first son was born Septe was the first child born to our pioneer couple after they came to Western They are both deceased. Th Pennsylvania. His birth occurred January 1, 1787. He first married Eliza­ learned of their whereabouts. beth Dickson, August 15, 1811. She died February 4, 1815. If there were any offspring of this union we have no knowledge of them. May 9, 1816, MARY he was re-married to Isabella Gladden. She was born April 1, 1792. They resided on the western portion of the "Juan" tract of land previously referred was born June 4, 1823. She to, and later owned by his nephew, John M. Stewart. They were admitted dren, Amanda and Seth. Th to the Valley Church in 1840, and he was a ruling elder. He died October children. 10, 1872, and his wife died June 7, 1857. was born in Findlay township 1848, to John M. Lewis, wh stead of his father, John Le Noblestown, North Fayette For m1. ny years they lived o near Virsoix which, by the part of the "Leeom" tract owned by her grandfather. ually the infirmities of age them to give up farming, moved to Canonsburg where died December 20, 1910. makes her home with herJ Mrs. Cook, in Canonsburg. 86 years old and is one o ISABELLA GLADDEN grandchildren of the initia STEWART this history. To the above union fi were born. namely: James JAMES STEW ART Margaret M. (twins), To this union were born seven children, namely: Margaret M.. William Perry A. and Samuel Wils G., Mary Ann, Elizabeth Jane, James, Isabella A. and Julia Ann . MARGARET STEW ART was born September 14, 1 the first child of the above named couple was born July 27, 1818 . She was ton of Washington Count married to Joseph Bartlett. We have no history of this couple, except they on a farm near Burgettsto died leaving no issue. 20 21 STEWART WILLIAM G. STEW ART neer couple after they came to Western their first son was born September 14, 1820. He married Lucinda Imly. anu_ary I, 1787. He first married Eliza­ They are both deceased. They left some children but nothing has been he died February 4' 1815. If there were learned of their whereabouts. no knowledge of them. May 9, 1816, en. She was born April I, 1792. Th MARY ANN STEW ART "J ,, ey uan tract of land previously referred was born June 4, 1823. She married George Wilson. They had two chil­ 4 John M. Stewart. They were admitted dren, Amanda and Seth. The parents are dead and we know nothing of the e was a ruling elder. He died October children. 1857. ELIZABETH JANE STEW ART was born in Findlay township, M3.y 4, 1826. She was married February 10, 1848, to John M. Lewis.who was born February 25, 1824, on the old home­ stead of his father, John Lewis, near Noblestown, North Fayette township. For m1ny years they lived on a farm near Virsoix which, by the way, was part of the "Leeom" tract originally owned by her grandfather. But event­ ually the infirmities of age compelled them to give up farming, and they moved to Canonsburg where Mr. Lewis died December 20, 1910. Mrs. Lewis makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Cook, in Canonsburg. She is now 86 years old and is one of ten living ISABELLA GLADDEN STEWART grandchildren of the initial couple of this history. To the above union five children were born, namely: James Stewart and Margaret M. (twins), Mary I. G., ELIZABETH J. (STEW ART) ldren, namely: Margaret M., William LEWIS , Isabella A. and Julia Ann. Perry A. and Samuel Wilson. STEWART James Stewart Lewis pie was born July 27, 1818. She was was born September 14, 1849. On November 6, 1873, he married Ella Hamil­ no history of this couple, except they ton of Washington County. She was born December 4, 1849. They live on a farm near Burgettstown, Pa. Their only child, Orilla Maude, wss born 22 August 27, 1875. She was married March 2, 1899, to Oliphant Clark Dun­ James Lewis Hamill can, a farmer of Washington County, where they still live. He was born 27, 1901. to Minnie M May 6, 1853. To this union two daughters have been born: Margaret Lu­ following: M. Olevia, ella, born January 29, 1900, and Elizabeth Stewart, born September 19, 1902. They are members of R. Erven Hamilto Margaret M. Lewis Wilson of Clinton Oct, was born September 14, 1849. She was married April 3, 1878 to G. M. August 12, 1903, Rob Cook, a carpenter by trade. To them four children were born, namely: 11 , 1908, and Nettie Harry L. and Alice Anna (twins), Elizabeth Rosella and Maud Rebecca. byterians and memb James Lewis and Harry L. Cook was born April 9, 1880, and married Nellie D. Layburn farm formerly owned June 27, 1911. He is a tailor. Luella Jane Ham Alice Anna Cook, the twin sister of Harry L., was married to Alfred S. Newton, May 9, 1910. He is a merchant. To them one daughter, Margaret, was born February 26, 1911 . Howard W. Ha Elizabeth Rosella Cook was born July 8, 1883. On July 5, 1904, she row of Beaver Cou married Curtis Eugene Gumpper, a machinist. To them have been born Floyd, born June 2 two sons: John Curtis, born August 11, 1908, and Donald Eugene, born are residents of Coral December 4, 1910. Company. Maud Rebecca Cook was born April 11, 1888, and married Russell C. The "Baby Tw· Rich, a surveyor, July 11, 1907, and to them one son, George Willard, was tember 22, 1882, a born September 21 , 1908. Bessie B. Hami Margaret M. (Lewis) Cook with her husband and her entire family of art Giffin. August 2J children and grandchildren are all living, and are residents of Canonsburg. 17. 1912. Mr. c· They are all Presbyterians, and her son Harry L. is an elder. burg and are Pres Mary S. Hami Mary I. G. Lewis 25, 1889. She is was born March 14, 1854, and was married February 18, 1873, to Robert C. Hamilton. He was born February 27, 1851, in Nottingham township, Washington County, Pa. Soon after their marriage they bought a farm in the second son o Findlay township, Allegheny County, being a part of the "Hopewell" tract, ried April 15, 1 where they followed farming and dairying. Mr. Hamilton died January 6, one son, Perry 1904. To this couple had been born eight children, namely: James Lewis, Margaret Cochr R. Erven, Luella Jane, Howard W., boy and girl (twins), Bessie B. and as follows: Perr Mary S. ' and John Johnst, 23 arch 2, 1899, to Oliphant Clark Dun- James Lewis Hamilton was born March 28, 1874, and was married March where they still live · H e was born 27, 1901, to Minnie M. Gould of Clinton, and to them have been born the ghters have been born.· Ma rgare t L u- following: M. Olevia, born June 9, 1904, and James L., born May 19, 1909. eth Stewart, born September 19, 1902. They are members of Hebron Presbyterian Church . . Lewis R. Erven Hamilton was born March 13, 1876. He married Laura B. Wilson of Clinton October 22, 1902. Their children are Helen R. G., born as married April 3, 1878 to G. M. August 12, 1903, Robert A., born August 26, 1906, M. Louise, born October m four children were born, namely· JI, 1908, andNettieE., born September 17, 1912. They are United Pres­ abeth Rosella and Maud Rebecca. . byterians and members of the Clinton Church. 880, and married Nellie D. Layburn James Lewis and R. Erven Hamilton are both farmers and live on the farm formerly owned by their fathrr in Findlay township.

Harry L., was married to Alfred S Luella Jane Hamilton was born March 17, 1878, and died June 6, 1880. •• For you the seeret tear is shed, t. To them one daughter' Margaret: You cannot be too young to love." Howard W. Hamilton was born May 2, 188 I, and married Mary J. Mor­ uly .8'. 1883. On July 5, 1904, she row of Beaver County September 5, 1901. They have two children: R. achm1st. To them have b een born Floyd, born June 28, 1903, and Melvina A., born January 15, 1909. They I, 1908, and Donald E~ugene, b orn are residents of Coraopolis and he is employed by the Atlantic Oil Refining Company. l 11, 1888, and married Russell C The "Baby Twins" were born September 2, 1882. The boy died Sep­ them one son, George Willard . was. tember 22, 1882, and the girl died October 12, 1882 . "And ye shall be the children of the Highest." Bessie B. Hamilton was born September 6, 1884. She married D. Stew­ husband and her entire family of art Giffin, August 24, 1910. They have one son, Hamilton D.S., born June • and are residents of Canonsburg. 17, 1912. Mr. Giffin is a teacher by profession. They reside in Canons­ arry L. is an elder. burg and are Presbyterians. Lewis Mary S. Hamilton, the youngest daughter of this family, was born June 25, 1889 . She is single and lives with her mother in Canonsburg. d February 18, 1873, to Robert C . I851, . in Nottingham t owns h 1p,· · Perry A. Lewis ir marnage they bought a f arm m. the second son of John and Elizabeth Lewis was born 1857. He was mar­ g aM part of the "Hopewell" t rac,t ried April 15, 1880, to Jennie Hooper He died January 19, 1886, leaving · r. Hamilton died January 6 one son, Perry Lewis, Jr., who was born December 21, 1885, and married t children, namely·· Jam es L ew1s. ' Margaret Cochran June 20, 1907. They have been blessed with three sons and girl (twins), Bessie B. and as follows: Perry, born May 4, 1908, Robert Earl, born November 3, 1910, and John Johnston, born October 13, 1912. 24 Samuel Wilson Lewis was born June 13, 1863. He married Nannie E. McAyeal, March 6, 1884. was born August 20 They live on the McAyeal farm in Findlay township. They have one son, ceased and we have! •,\\11! Carl C., born April 13, 1888. They are Presbyterians and members of the Hebron Church. Thus ends the lineage of John M. and Elizabeth Jane (Stewart) Lewis, and we now direct attention to the second son, being the fifth child born to James and Isabella (Gladden) Stewart,

JAMES STEW ART whose birth occurred October 9, 1828. He was married November 1853 to Lydia McHenry, who was born July 11, 1831. Mr. Stewart died November 26, 1899, and his wife died September 26, 1900. We have no history beyond the fact that they had seven children, namely: John M. Stewart, Belle (Stewart) Lyons, Eva (Stewart) Shilling, James Elmer Stewart, Mattie (Stewart) Weber, Sadie Stewart and Lula (Stewart) Hoffman.

ISABELLA A. STEWART was born July 27, 1831. She is one of the ten grandchildren still living and her picture appears on this page. She is now 82 years of age and lives near Cumberland, Ohio. She muried S. Greer Wilson and five chi-tdren were theirs. Margaret Wilson was born December 5, 1851, and died July 29, 1854. William and M John Wilson was born August 26, 1854, Pa., where the and died February 12, 1864. ~ettling oP Ian Marinne Wilson was born November 27, Washington (01 1860, and died Augu,t 16, 1887. for roads conve Alexander J. Wilson was born August for the sum o 18, 1865. for this proper ISABELLA STEWART Frances Belle Wilson was born May 14, time they werel WILSON 1872. of Scotch-Iris 24 25 ilson Lewis JULIA ANN STEW ART ieFd_ Nannie E. McAyeal, March 6 1884 was born August 20, 1834. She married William lmly. They are both de­ mdlay township. The h ' . p Y ave one son ceased and we have no data relating to them whatever. y are resbyterians and members of th; "All f!.O unto one placC": all arc du-;t, and all turn to du,t again."

. and Elizabeth Jane (Stewart) L . MARGARET STEWART second son, beina the fifth h "Id b ew1s, 0 c I orn to was the fifth member of this pioneer family to leave home. She w.as born January 15, 1789. She was married March 17, 1814, to Josiah Guy, a son of

8. He was married November I 853 t I I• 1831 · Mr. Stewart d. d N ° r 26, 1900 i_e ovember . We have no history beyond ren, namely· John M S ill" · · tewart, Belle mg, James Elmer Stewart M tt. Lula (Stewart) Hoffman. ' a ie

· STEWART orn July 27 1831 Sh · . ' · e 1s one of the grandchildren still 1· . ivmg and her re appears on this page Sh . ars f d · e 1s now o age an lives near Cumber! d She married S G w· an • h "Id . reer ilson and 1 ren were theirs. argare_t Wilson was born December 5 COL. JOSIAH GUY and MARGARET STEW ART GUY and died July 29, 1854. · _hn Wilson was born August 26 1854, William and Martha (Peoples) Guy, who were natives of Cumberland County, 1ed February I 2, 1864. ' Pa., where they were married, coming to Findlay township soon after, and arinn: Wilson was born November 27 settling on lands known as the "Warwick" tract, (and at that time a part of and died Augu,t 16, 1887. , Washington County), containing 328 acres, with an allowance of six percent exander J. Wilson was born A for roads conveyed by patent of the commonwealth dated December 18, 1788. 65. ugust for the sum of 6 pounds and three shillings, lawful money. The warrant ances Belle Wilson was born Ma 14 for this property was dated .April 28, 1785, and no doubt this was about the y . time they were married and moved to Western Pennsylvania. They were of Scotch-Irish ances• ry and Presbyterians. 26

Their first son Josiah was born July 21, 1786, and as before stated, he born, Guy Munson and Mar married Margaret Stewart and they lived on the same farm owned by his 1904, to Lawrence King. father. And like his parents, they were Presbyterians and for many years Mary Frances. he was a ruling elder in Montours Church. He held different offices in his own township from time to time. On MA TILDA GUY EWI August 8, 1857, Governor James Pollock of Pennsylvania appointed him one ried April 30, 1890, to An of his aids with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, which commission he held two sons, Andrew Ewing and until his death. He died February 14, 1873, his wife having died June 17, JOHN K. EWING was 1858. ruary 2, 1888, to Bird Stock, To their union nine children were born, as follows: Matilda, Margaret, son, John K. Jr. Rebecca Jane, Sarah Ann, William H., Eleanor, James, Josiah W., and MARY CU Mary Elizabeth. married October 17, 1889, t, Matilda Guy of Chicago and have two da MARGARETT A EWIN was born March 23, 1815. She was married February 4, 1833, to Rev. John King Cunningham, a son of Archibald and Nancy Cunningham. He was born in Darlington, Beaver County, Pa., in 1800. He graduated at Prince­ SARAH DENNISTON ton in 1828, and at the time of their marriage he was pastor of Montours married March 31 , 1897, t, congregation. The ceremony was preformed by Rev. Samuel C. Jennings, Margaret Cunningham and D . D. The last pastorate charge of Rev. Cunningham was at Wooster, Ohio, mother, grandmother, and gr, 1 where he died May 28, 1855, and his wife died June 29, 1849. To them sti II living and is a resident were born the following named children: William Plumer, Margaretta Stew­ art, Nancy Jane Greer, Josiah Guy, Mary Neely, and John Plumer. Nancy J was born Se William Plumer Cunningham •Bene was born February 9, 1834, and died April 26, 1835. '' How ~oon we're called to part!" Margaretta Stewart Cunningham was born February 3, \842. the public schools of Moon was born April 2, 1836, and was married October 26, 1858, to James Ewing, liam H Guy. b.ter he st Jr., a son of David K., and Fannie (Woods) Ewing. They resided at Ew­ December 3, 1868, and the: ings Mills, Allegheny County. They were members of Forest Grove Pres­ his profession. He died M byterian Church. He died 1871. To this couple were born six children, namely Fannie Woods, Matilda Guy, John K., Mary Cunningham, Margar­ MarJ etta and Sarah Denniston. was born July 3, 18H. F FANNIE WOODS EWING was born August 11, 185~. and was married Dr. McCandless of Pittsb March 16, 1884, to William M . Talcot. To them two children have been cago. 26 27 ~ly 21, 1786, and as before stated, he lived on the same farm owned by his born, Guy Munson and Marguerite. This daughter was married June 22, ere Presbyterians and for many years 1904, to Lawrence King. They have two children, Lawrence Emery and urch. Mary Frances. wn township from time to time. On MATILDA GUY EWING was born September 12, 1862, and was mar­ ck of Pennsylvania appointed him one ried April 30, 1890, to Andrew Kuby. They reside in Chicago and have nt Colonel, which commission he held two sons, Andrew Ewing and John Plumer. 4, 1873, his wife having died June 17, JOHN K. EWING was born February 13, 1864, and was married Feb­ ruary 2, 1888, to Bird Stockdale. They reside in Pittsburgh and have one born, as follows: Matilda, Margaret, son, John K. Jr. H., Eleanor, James, Josiah W., and MARY CUNNINGHAM EWING was born May 30, 1866, and was married October 17, 1889, to William C. Groetzinger. They are residents da Guy of Chicago and have two daughters, Rachel and Helen, arried February 4, 1833 , to R ev. J o h n MARGARETTA EWING was born January 19, 1868, and died 1870. aid and Nancy Cunningham H . · e was ·' ..\nd with yon bright anJ?:elic forms, P She lives to die no more ti . a., m .1800. He graduated at p rmce- · 1r marriage he was pastor of Montours SARAH DEN ISTON EWING was born September 22, 1871, and was married March 31, 1897, to William C. Rae. They have two children, reformed by Rev · Samuel C . J ennmgs. . ev. _Cunningham was at Wooster, Ohio: Margaret Cunningham and James Ewing. Margaretta Stewart Ewing, the is wife died June 29, 1849. To them mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of the above detailed family, is William Plumer, Margaretta Stew­ still living and is a resident of Chicago. ary Neely, and John Plumer. Nancy Jane Greer Cunningham er Cunningham was born September 23, 1838, and died 1861. '•Beneath the droppings of Thy blood, April 26, 1835. Jcsu~. I lay my i:-ouL" Josiah Guy Cunningham art Cunningham was born February 3, 1842. He received the early part of his education in ried October_ 26, 1858, to James Ewing, the public schools of Moon township, making his home with his uncle, Wil­ (Woods) Ewmg. They resided at Ew­ liam H Guy. L ,. ter he studied medicine. He married Sarah D. Reynolds y wer~ members of Forest Grove Pres­ December 3, 1868, and they resided in Kittanning, Pa., where he followed To this couple were born six chi Id h K ren, his profession. He died March 1899, leaving his widow, but no children. ' J o n . ' Mary Cunningham, Margar- Mary Neely Cunningham born August 11, 185]' and was married was born July 3, I 8t4. For many years she made her home with her uncle, !cot. To them two children have been Dr. McCandless of Pittsburgh. She is single and is now a resident of Chi­ cago . 28 John Plumer Cunningham Medical College, New Yor inteme in the Wes tern P, was born March 24, 184 7. He was married in 1894 to Edith Barnard of practiced medicine with hi Camden, New Jersey. He died 1909. To this couple one son was born. the age of twenty-eight, d They named him John Barnard. He resides in Philadelphia. The foregoing is all the data placed at our disposal, as relates to the IDA McCANDLESS Rev. and Matilda (Guy) Cunningham family. and we now direct attention of age she became a memb to other members of Col. and Margaret Guy's family. graduated from the Pennsy she married Stephen Stone as follows: Margaret, bo MARGARET GUY and REBECCA JANE GUY 1905, Ellen, born October were born February 7, 1817, and March 16, 1819, respectively. The former ALEXANDER WIL married Dr. Alexander G. McCandless and the latter John B. McCandless. When thirteen years of age Two brothers selected two sisters, and they were married on the same day, When eighteen years of ag, February 15, 1838, by their brother-in-law, Rev. J. K. Cunningham. Re­ and entered Lafayette Col becca Jane (Guy) McCandless died January 29, 1839, leaving no children. took up the study of law • Dr. Alexander G. and his wife located at Frankfort Springs, Pa., where three years, and is now he practiced medicine for a few years, after which they moved to Pittsburgh, September 3, 1912, he was where he followed his profession until age and ill health compelled him to desist. For many years he was an elder in the Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pitts­ Eliza1 burgh. He was born June 7, 1816, and died February 24, 1875, and his was born February 24, I wife died March 9, 1903 . To this couple were born three children, namely R. Gray of Pittsburgh. Josiah Guy, Elizabeth Jane and Alexander E . dren born to this union. Josiah Guy McCandless MARGARET McC. was born January 1, 1839. When about 16 years of age he became a mem­ May 3, 1873. ber of the Sixth Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh- He studied medicine with GUY McCANDLE his father. In 1861 he entered the army· as surgeon of the 52nd Pennsyl­ he is a civil engineer. vania Volunteers. After the battle of Gettysburg he was placed in charge son. To them the folio· of the Cotton Factory Hospital at Harrisburg. At the close of war he be­ January 3, 1907, Nancy, gan the practice of medicine in Pittsburgh. He was ordained an elder in the 1912. This latter fa.mil Sixth Presbyterian Church June 17, 1877, and for almost 36 years he has served in this capacity. Dr. McCandless was married September 14, 1876, to Margaret E . Cluley, and to them three children were born, namely Walter was born May Cluley, Ida and Alexander Wilson . Hays. He practiced m, WALTER CLULEY McCANDLESS was born June 16, 1877. When field and became sher· fourteen years of age he became a member of the Sixth Church. When nine­ treasurer. They are r teen he graduated from the Pittsburgh High School and entered the Bellevue were born four children

.. ~~--- .. 28 29 r Cunningham Medical College, New York City, and graduated in three years. He was an married in 1894 to Edith Barnard of inteme in the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for a time, after which he 9. To this couple one son was born. practiced medicine with his father for five years, and on July 10, 1903, at resides in Philadelphia. the age of twenty-eight, death claimed him. ced at our disposal, as relates to the IDA McCANDLESS was born September 20, 1878. When twelve years family. and we now direct attention of age she became a member of the Sixth Church. At the age of nineteen she t Guy's family. graduated from the Pennsylvania College for Women. On March 20, 1901, she married Stephen Stone and they have been blessed with four daughters, REBECCA JANE GUY as follows: Margaret, born February 25, 1902, Natalie, born February 15, 1905 , Ellen, born October 11, 1907, and Marion, born June 26, 1909. h 16, 1819, respectively. The former and the latter John B. McCandless. ALEXANDER WILSON McCANDLESS was born October 9, 1883. they were married on the same day, When thirteen years of age he was admitted to membership in the Sixth Church. -law, Rev . J. K. Cunningham. Re­ When eighteen years of age he graduated from the Pittsburgh High School ary 29, 1839, leaving no children. and entered Lafayette College, where he graduated in four years. He then ed at Frankfort Springs, Pa., where took up the study of law in the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in ter which they moved to Pittsburgh, three years, and is now a member of the law firm of Stone & Stone. On and ill health compelled him to desist. September 3, 1912, he was married to Elizabeth Pauline Showalter. ixth Presbyterian Church of Pitts­ died February 24, 1875, and his Elizabeth Jane McCandless were born three children, namely was born February 24, 1845, and was married October 14, 1871, to Phineas er E. R. Gray of Pittsburgh. He died December 26, 1873. There were two chil­ dren born to this union. cCandless MARGARET McCANDLESS GRAY was born April 3, 1873, and died 16 years of age he became a mem­ May 3, 1873 . tsburgh . He studied medicine with GUY McCANDLESS GRAY was born March 16, 1874 . By profession as surgeon of the 52nd Pennsyl­ he is a civil engineer. He was married September 21, 1905 , to Marie John­ ttysburg he was placed in charge son . To them the following children have been born: Elizabeth T ., born urg . At the close of war he be­ January 3, 1907, Nancy: born July 9, 1910, and Dorothy, born October 17, . He was ordained an elder in the 1912. This latter family are all living and are residents of Greenville, Pa. and for almost 36 years he has as married September 14, 1876, to Alexander E. McCandless ildren were born, namely Walter was born May 24, 1849, and was married September 30, 1874, to Maggie Hay s. He practiced medicine for some years, when he entered the political was born June 16, 1877. When field and became sheriff of Allegheny County, and at another time was of the Sixth Church. When nine­ treasurer . They are residents of Pittsburgh at the present time. To them School and entered the Bellevue were born four children, as follows: 30 ber I 883 he was elected Di ALEXANDER HAYS McCANDLESS was born December 24, 1876, and the Poor and was elected died September 10, 1889. eighth time in succession. MARY GERTRUDE McCANDLESS was born June 22, 1879, and was served more than twe married November l, 1905, to Robert B. Petty, Jr. To them have been years at the time of his de born: Margaret Jane, October 17, 1906, Robert Blakeney and William Mc- _ In 1890 they rented t Candless, twins, July 23, 1909, and John Frazier, April 9, 1911. ,. and moved to Coraopolis. MARGARET McCANDLESS was born December 15, 1882, and mar- tober 29, 1894, they celebra ried Charles S. Lambie June I, 1904. They reside in Denver, Colorado. "Golden Wedding." Th WILLIAM JOSIAH McCANDLESS was born November 24, 1886, and permitted to enjoy more th is still single. He also is a resident of Denver, Colo. three years of wedded life within three days of eac SARAH ANN GUY His death occurred Jan 1908, and that of his wife the fourth daughter of Col. and Margaret (Stewart) Guy, was born August 3, 24, 1908. A most beaut if 1821. and was married November 3, 1842, to Andrew Burns, who was born of two such long extend October 18, 1818. He was a son of John and Jane (Crooks) Burns. They To this couple nine child followed farming for some ten years. They then removed to New Cumber­ born, namely: Ann a land, W. Va., where he operated a saw-mill two years. From there they Mary Arabella, Josiah Wal moved to Washington County, Pa., where they kept store for some years. liam Elisha, Samuel In the spring of I 855 they moved to Pittsburgh wnere he engaged in the Janettie, Alexander Dunc real estate business. He became vice-prl"sident of the Smithfield National Candless and Sarah Burns Bank. In the spring of I 872 they moved to Sewickley, where they spent the remainder of their days. He died June 9, I 872, and his wife died Jan­ A uary 19, 1873, leaving no descendants. was born September 10, I WILLIAM H. GUY Sylvester Burns, the wri I 847, a son of John and was the first son born to Col. and Margaret (Stewart) Guy. His birth oc­ township. When seven y curred September I 1, I 823. He was educated in the public schools of Find­ was 21 years of age he wo lay township, finishing at Frankfort Springs Academy, where he became ac­ In the spring of 1872 he quainted with Mary Jane Duncan, a daughter of Elisha and Mary (Hyatt) ceeded to make the mone Duncan. She was born in Uniontown, Fayette C)Unty, Pa., August 3, 1826. inally called "Laencio" They were married October 29, 1844. For many years they lived on a farm recommendation of sever in Moon township, where they raised their family. They were members of made a member of the Sta Sharon Presbyterian Church, where he was a ruling elder and was Sabbath filled for fifteen years. S School superintendent for twenty years. In 1852 he went to California, placed on the list of lectul where he spent two years. He held various offices of trust in his native years spent the winter m~ township, such as school director, justice of the peace, etc., and in Novem- 31

ber 1883 he was elected Director of December 24, 1876, and the Poor and was elected for the eighth time in succession. He had n June 22, 1879, and was served more than twenty-three Jr. To them have been years at the time of his death. keney and William Mc­ In 1890 they rented their farm pril 9, 1911. and moved to Coraopolis. On Oc­ ber 15, 1882, and mar­ tober 29, 1894, they celebrated their in Denver, Colorado. "Golden Wedding." They were 1886, and permitted to enjoy more than sixty­ three years of wedded life and died within three days of each other. His death occurred January 21, 1908, and that of his wife January Guy, was born August 3, 24, 1908. A most beautiful ending ew Burns, who was born of two such long extended lives. e (Crooks) Burns. They To this couple nine children were emoved to New Cumber­ born, namely: Ann a Margaret, years. From there they Mary Arabella, Josiah Walter, Wil­ pt store for some years. liam Elisha, Samuel Jennings, wnere he engaged in the Janettie, Alexander Duncan, Mc­ WILLIAM H. GUY the Smithfield National Candless and Sarah Burns. vickley, where they spent 2, and his wife died Jan- Anna Margaret Guy was born September 10, 1845. and was married February 23, 1869, to John y Sylvester Burns, the writer of this history. He was born February 22, 1847, a son of John and Margaret (Stewart) Burns, residents of Findlay art) Guy. His birth oc­ township. When seven years of age his father died and from that until he e public schools of Find­ was 21 vears of age he worked as a laborer on the farm where he was born. my, where he became ac­ In the s~ring of 1872 he purchased this same farm and with his wife pro­ lisha and Mary (Hyatt) ceeded to make the money to pay for it. It is a part of a large tract orig­ unty, Pa., August 3, 1826. inally called "Laencio" by patent of the Commonwealth. Through the ears they lived on a farm recommendation of several influential men of the county the writer was They were members of made a member of the State Board of Agriculture in 1883, which position he g elder and was Sabbath filled for fifteen years. Soon after becoming a member of this Board he was 2 he went to California, placed on the list of lecturers for Farmers' Institutes, and for a number of es of trust in his native years spent the winter months in this service, and has lectured in every ace, etc., and in Novem- 32 county of the State, also some in Ohio and West Virginia. On account of a and their residence is in th serious and permanent ailment he has largely abandoned this work as well the Sixth Presbyterian Ch as active farm labor. At present he is applying his bit of agricultural knowl­ born December 30, 1901, a edge to a family garden and trying to adjust the differences of his fellow HARRY WOODS E.W men through the office of justice of the peace. And we only regret that the May 2, 1901, to Erma M. past cannot be at our disposal once more and an opportunity afforded for a members of the Methodist better effort. To this couple three children were born. The first, Anna a member of the Fire Depa Margaret, was born December 27, 1869 . The third, John Sylvester, was born February 24, 1902, born April 12, 1885. They both died on the day of their birth. Harold, born August 31, 19 Their spirit.s await u~ in the realms above: With angels to guard from every ill, Or J esus to fold in hi.5 arms of love. Jo Lord, \VE humbly bow to Thy sov'rei~n will. was born January 30, 1850, MAUD LUELLA BURNS was the second of these children and was months and nineteen days. born January 14, 1872. She was married September I, 18=>2, to Harry Moody, son of John and Margaret Moody of Clinton. He was born Decem­ ber 22, 1866. They followed farming for some years. They were members was born August 8, 1852, of Hebron Presbyterian Church, and he was a ruling elder. After leaving Def. Dye, daughter of Jo the farm he had employment in Pittsburgh for seven.I years. In 1907 they She was born July 22, 1858. purchased a home in Coraopolis, where they now reside, and are members of Carouthers. For a few the First Presbyterian Church, and he is a member of session. He is em­ J. Kas., and were engaged in f ployed by the W. S. Tyler Co. They have one daughter, Mary Guy Moody, vania and later he was an born September 15, 1894. She is a student in the Coraopolis High School. of Pittsburgh. He continu Mary A. Guy Finally a complication of d" and after a protracted illn was born December 29, 1847, and was married October 20, 1869, to Samuel 1912. and was buried in the J. Ewing of Moon township, who was born September 1, 1838. He was a this couple were born two so: farmer and fruit grower and in addition was an undertaker. He died Feb­ ruary 17, 1880, leaving his widow and three sons, named William Guy, WALTE.R DYE. GUY James Finley and Harry Woods. · their farm in Kansas, but WILLIAM GUY EWING was born July 30, 1870, and was married from Washington Business August 7, 1895, to Mary D. Stroud, who was born September 14, 1870. To Engineering Depq.rtments of them Margaret A. was born April 26, 1896, and Mary Duncan, born Octo­ can Bridge Co., and Armo• ber 24 , 1912. They are resi:l.ents of C:Jnopolis an~ adhere to t'-ie Methodist ployed at present by the fi faith. He is employed as street commissioner. as mechanical structural d man, an attorney of Winfiel, JAMES FINLEY EWING was born October 18, 1872, and was married tatives of that State Thi November 21, 1900, to Sarah Williams of Pittsburgh. For a number of 1887, and was educated years he has been in the employ of Jones & Laughlin, South Side, Pittsburgh, 33 st Virginia. On account of a and their residence is in the same section of the city. They are members of abandoned this work as well the Sixth Presbyterian Church. They have two sons: William Humphrey, his bit of agricultural know I­ born December 30, 1901, and James Finley, Jr., born July 21, 1906. the differences of his fellow HARRY WOODS EWING was born March 4, 1875, and was married And we only regret that the May 2, 1901, to Erma M. Smoose. They are residents of Coraopolis and an opportunity afforded for a members of the Methodist Church. He is a tinner and slater by trade and were born. The first, Anna a member of the Fire Department. This couple have three children: Zelma, e third, John Sylvester; was born February 24, 1902, Harriet Woods, born March 1, 1904, and Samuel ay of their birth. Harold, born August 31, 1910.

Josiah Walter Guy d of these children and was was born January 30, 1850, and died April 19, 1866, aged sixteen years, two September 1, 18n, to Harry months and nineteen days. linton. He was born Decem­ e years. They were members William Elisha Guy a ruling elder. After leaving was born A~gust 8, 1852, and was married September 29, 1881, to Pauline or severnl years. In 1907 they DeF. Dye, daughter of John L. and Elizabeth Dye, of Washington, Pa. ow reside, and are members of She was born July 22, 1858. They were married in Elsworth, Kas., by Rev. ember of session. He is em-- J. Carouthers. For a few years they lived near Denmark, Lincoln County, e daughter, Mary Guy Moody, Kas., and were engaged in farming. Afterwards they returned to PennsyL in the Coraopolis High School. vania and later he was an employee of W. H. Keech & Co., furniture dealers of Pittsburgh. He continued in the service of this company for many years. y Finally a complication of diseases rendered him unable for work of any kind d October 20, 1869, to Samuel and after a protracted illness he died in Washington, Pa., September 26, eptember 1, 1838. He was a 1912, and was buried in the Washington cemetery, lot 171, Section N. To an undertaker. He died Feb­ this couple were born two sons and two daughters. e sons, named William Guy, WALTER DYE GUY was born January 29, 1883, while they lived on their farm in Kansas, but was raised in Washington, Pa. Was graduated y 30, 1870, and was married from Washington Business College. Received his technical education in the born September 14, 1870. To Engineering Depg.rtments of Jones & Laughlin, American Steel Co., Ameri­ nd Mary Duncan, born Octo­ can Bridge Co., and Armour Technical Institute of Chicago. He is em­ lis an:! adhere to t\e Methodist ployed at present by the firm of Ritter & Mott, civil engineers, Chicago, as mechanical structural designer. He married a daughter of G. H. Buck­ ober 18, 1872, and was married man, an attorney of Winfield, Kas., and Speaker of the House of Represen­ Pittsburgh. For a number of tatives of that State. This daughter, Helen Buckman, was born June 2, ughlin, South Side, Pittsburgh, 1887, and was educated in the Common and High Schools of Winfield and 34 graduated from Monticello Seminary, Godfrey, Ill. They were married June em Theological Seminary, class o 30, 1908, and have one son, George Buckman, born April 30, 1912. gospel June 10, 1890. He beca MAY MeDORA GUY was born May 8, 1885, in Washington, Pa., Church during the same year and where she was educated in the Common Schools and Washington Seminary. at Mt. Prospect, Hickory, Pa , 18 She was further educated in Mansfield State Normal and Stevenson's Art to 1911 . His present charge is a School, Pittsburgh. She is an artist ,by profession. title of D. D., and is professor of lege. To the above couple the f WILLIAM ELISHA GUY, Jr., was born in Washington, Pa., Novem­ ber 5, 1889, and died the same date and is buried in Washington Cemetery. WILLIAM GUY SRODES ELIZABETH PAULINE DeFAUNTIFIEUX GUY was born July 30, MARY DUNCAN SRODES 1892. Her early education was received in the Public Schools of Washing­ LOIS GLENN SRODES wa ton, Pa., and she is now a student in the High School. JOHN JAY SRODES was b Samuel Jennings Guy The above children are all si was born December 20, 1854 . He graduated from Rush Medical College, March 10, 1909, to Eleanor Jan Chicago, February 22, 1881, and in March of the same year he began the engineer and at the present tim practice of medicine in Homeworth, Ohio. On June I, 1882, he married Fairpoint, Ohio. Janette Parry, a resident of Moon township. In December 1885, they moved from Homeworth to Winfield, Kas., where he still followed his profession. Their oldest son, was born February 5, 1860. He Burgettstown, Pa. He was edu WALTER PARRY GUY was born in Homeworth, Ohio, March 14, ship and Oakdale Academy . H 1883. He graduated June 1, 1909, from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Neely, the only daughter of Sa and began the practice of medicine as interne, in the St. Luke's Hospital township. He followed farmin Chicago, and continued there one year. At the end of this time he returned cantile business and so continu, to Winfield, Kas., and was married July 9, 1910, to Naomi Margaret Talbot. opolis. From 1896 to 1902, he They have one daughter, Janette Elizabeth, born June 13, 1911. Their missioners office. He was twic "shingle" in Winfield, Kas., bears the names, Dr. S. J. Guy and Dr. W. P. and at the present time is Burge Guy. vate in Company B, 14th Regi PAUL DUNCAN GUY, the second son of Dr. and Janette (Parry) Guy, 1905 he was commissioned Ba was born March 24. 1887. He graduated June 1, 1911, at Manhattan, Kas., and Governor Stewart and Cove and is an electriral engineer. This family all adhere to the Preshyterian him to the same position. His faith. April 27, 1910. She was them Janettie Guy S3.muel Boyce, Eula Neely and was born March 4, 1857, and was married October 13, 1881, to Rev. John WILLIAM HARVEY GU Jay Srodes. He was a native of Moon township. He was a student of in Coraopolis Public and High Washington and Jefferson College, 1884-87. He graduated from the West- in Union High School, Turtle 35 . They were married June em Theological Seminary, class of 1890; and was ordained a minister of the nApril30, 1912. gospel June 10, 1890. He became pastor of the Monaca Presbyterian 885, in Washington, Pa., Church during the same year and served them until 1897. He was located nd Washington Seminary. at Mt. Prospect, Hickory, Pa, 1897-1902, and at Moundsville, W. Va., 1902 rmal and Stevenson's Art to 1911. His present charge is at New Athens, Ohio. He has received the title of D. D., and is professor of Economics and Sociology in Franklin Col­ lege. To the above couple the following children have been born: Washington, Pa., Novem­ in Washington Cemetery. WILLIAM GUY SRODES was born January I, 1883. GUY was born July 30, MARY DUNCAN SRODES was born December 28, 1884. ublic Schools of Washing­ LOIS GLENN SRODES was born May 13, 1893. hool. JOHN JAY SRODES was born April 26, 1897. uy The above children are all single except William Guy, who was married om Rush Medical College, March 10, 1909, to Eleanor Jane Humphreys. By profession he is a civil he same year he began the engineer and at the present time is superintendent of the Providente Mine, June I, 1882, he married Fairpoint, Ohio. December 1885, they moved till followed his profession. Alexander Duncan Guy was born February 5, 1860. He was named for his mother's only brother of Burgettstown, Pa. He was educated in the public schools of Moon town­ eworth, Ohio, March 14, ship and Oakdale Academy . He was married May 13, 1885, to Maggie L. Medical College, Chicago, Neely, the only daughter of Samuel B. and Nancy (Stewart) Neely of Moon ·n the St. Luke's Hospital township. He followed farming for a time. In 1886 he entered the mer­ nd of this time he returned cantile business and so continued for ten years, most of the time in Cora­ to Naomi Margaret Talbot. opolis. From 1896 to 1902, he held a clerical position in the County Com­ rn June 13, 1911. Their missioners office. He was twice elected Justice of the Peace in Coraopolis, r. S. J. Guy and Dr. W. P. and at the present time is Burgess of said borough. In 1901 he enlisted as pri­ vate in Company B, 14th Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guards. In r. and Janette (Parry) Guy, 1905 he was commissioned Batallion Adjutant by Governor Pennypacker, , 1911, at Manhattan, Kas., and Governor Stewart and Governor Tener have each in turn re-commissioned adhere to the Presbyterian him to the same position. His wife was born September 11, 1862, and died April 27, 19!0. She was the mother of four children, viz.: William Harvey, S1muel Boyce, Eula Neely and M1rgaret Elva. ber 13, 1881, to Rev. John WILLIAM HARVEY GUY was born March 24, 1887. He was educated hip. He was a student of in Coraopolis Public and High School, after which he took a four-year course e graduated from the West- in Union High School. Turtle Creek, graduating in 1906. The same year he 36 was admitted to the University of Pittsburgh, and at the end of four years ary 29, 1872, to Miriam F he graduated from that institution with the title of M. D. For one year Brooke County, W. Va . M following he served as interne in the Allegheny General Hospital. In 1911 above couple had three child he located at 3725 Brighton Road, North Side, Pittsburgh, for the practice of medicine. NORRIS CRUZEN DU 14, 1873, and died March 21,1 SAMUEL BOYCE GUY was born May 27, 1890, and died July 21, 1890 . ORI MAY DUNCAN w EULA NEELY GUY was born January 6, 1894. After the death of her died in Wellsburg, W.Va., M mother she made her home with her maternal grandparents until the death CARL FLEMING DU of her grandfather Neely, after which she and her grandmother moved to He and his mother are the oni Coraopolis, where they now reside. She is a student in the High School of of Cleveland, Ohio. that place.

MARGARET ELVA GUY was born December 24, 1894 , and died Aug­ Nanni ust 14, 1895 . was born April 5, 1849, in Adrian, Mich., September 8' McCandless Guy took up their abode on his f was born September 19, 1862, and died May 3, 1874 . October- 13, 1907. She was LYNN DUNCAN GIBS Sarah Burns Guy ary 20, 1880. was born January 30, 1865, and died May 7, 1874 . OTTO GUY GIBSON v "With flowing tears we give them u p to Thee, Receive them Lord, T hine may they ever be." ber 13, 1902, to Mabel Monr two sons have been b:Jrn: R ELEANOR GUY Guy, October 10 , 1907 . the fifth daughter of Col. and Margaret (Stewart) Guy was born March 23, LEO PERCY GIBSON 1826, and married Norris Duncan, a resident of Washington County. He a resident of Clinton, Mich . died early in life, leaving his widow and the following named children: Josiah Guy and John Alexander, twins, Nannie Elizabeth, William Chalmers, Willia Margaret Anna Stewart and Norris Morrison. was born August 17 , 1851, am back . He died in Cleveland Josiah Guy Duncan ber 1904 . There are no desc was born January 30, 1847, and died in Cleveland, Ohio, March 4, 1910. Margaret John Alexander Duncan was born in Washington Coui was born January 30, 1847, and was marri<"d in Wellsburg, W. Va , Febru- land, Ohio, October 18, 1909.1 I 37 d at the end of four years ary 29, 1872, to Miriam Fleming, who was born February 23, 1851, in of M. D. For one year Brooke County, W. Va. Mr. Duncan died in Chicago May 20, 1909. The eneral Hospital. In 1911 above couple had three children, viz.: ittsburgh, for the practice NORRIS CRUZEN DUNCAN was born in Wellsburg, W . Va., January 14, 1873, and died March 21, 1877. 90, and died July 21, 1890. ORI MAY DUNCAN was born in Lima, Ohio, September 23, 1875, and died in Wellsburg, W.Va., March 21, 1877. 94. After the death of her andparents until the death CARL FLEMING DUNCAN was born in Toledo, Ohio, April 4, 1879 . er grandmother moved to He and his mother are the only survivors of this family. They are residents ent in the High School of of Cleveland, Ohio.

Nannie Elizabeth Duncan r 24, 1894, and died Aug- was born April 5, 1849, in Washington County, Pa. She was married at Adrian, Mich., September 8, 1877, to Daniel R. Gibson. Soon after they took up their abode on his fruit farm located at Clinton, Mich. She died October 13, 1907. She was the mother of three sons. dMay3, 1874 . LYNN DUNCAN GIBSON was born March 29, 1879, and died Febru­ ary 20, 1880. May 7, 1874. OTTO GUY GIBSON was born June 2, 1881, and was married Septem­ o Thee , ber 13, 1902, to Mabel Monroe. They reside at Adrian, Mich., and to them e,·er be. " two sons have been b:>rn: Robert Chalmers, February 7, 1904, and Duncan y Guy, October 10, 1907. Guy was born March 23, LEO PERCY GIBSON was born November 14, 1882. He is single and Washington County. He a resident of Clinton, Mich. ing named children: Josiah beth, William Chalmers, William Chalmers Duncan was born August 17, 1851, and was married December 1902, to Marie Swine­ back. He died in Cleveland, November 1938, his wife having died Novem­ an ber 1904. There are no descendants of this couple. , Ohio, March 4, 1910. Margaret Anna Stewart Duncan was born in Washington County, Pa., January 26, 1854, and died in Cleve­ ellsburg, W. Va, Febru- land, Ohio, October 18, 1909. 38 Norris Morrison Duncan of the American Water was born September 27, 1857, and was married April 24, 1889, to Janie N. married October 11, 1911 Rogers, of Jackson, Tenn. To them, one daughter, DOROTHY LINN son College, Chambersbu MARY ELEANOR DUNCAN was born June 15, 1891. Mr. Duncan died in Jackson October 11, 1896. His widow and daughter are residents of Cleveland, Ohio. was born November 12, Eleanor (Guy) Duncan, the mother and grandmother of the above family, M. McClymonds, of Slip died in Cleveland, August 18, 1911, aged eighty-five years, four months and mat ics in the State Norm twenty-five days. JAMES GUY the second son of Col. and Margaret (Stewart) Guy, was born April 14, 1828, and died January 6, 1829. ··Suffer little children to come unto l\l e, and forbid the m not ." was born October 23, 186 JOSIAH W. GUY Depre. She was born J he is employed by the the third son, was born March 23, 1830, on the old homeste:-i.d in Findl:-i.y parents of four ch ildren, township, which later came to him by inheritance. He m3.rried Tirzah R . MABEL LINN GU Wylie and they reared a family of seven children. He became a member of 19, 1908, to Arthur Yar Montours Church early in life and was yet a young man when chosen ruling Margaret, born Nov.: mbe elder, which position his father and grandfather had filled before him. In 1874 they sold the farm and moved to Oakdale, where he was at once called ARTHUR DEPRE upon to fill the same office in the church of that place. They lived on wh3.t ADELAIDE MARG was known as "Guy's Hill" and for many years he was eng3.ged in the in­ GLADYS IRIS GU surance business and thus became widely known. His wife died August 31, ber 16, 1912, to Louis G. 1897, and he died April 21, 1905. Their children were named as follows: Margaret Elizabeth, Amanda Matilda, William Wylie, Harry, Emma and Daisy, twins, and Ella Mabel. was born July 13, 1865, She died October 29 , 18 Margaret Elizabeth Guy MARIE P!PER. bor was born September 8, 1852, and was married June 10, 1879, to Rev. Ardven uary 18 , 1890. Linn. He was of the United Presbyterian faith, but some ten years after their marriage he became identified with the Presbyterian Church. His was born July 13, 1865 . last pastoral charge was in Canonsburg, where he died December 11, 1910. They are residents of Wi This union was blessed with two children. GUY LINN was born March 9, 1880. He gradu3.ted from the Univer­ was born 0 .. sity of Pittsburgh in 1902, as a mechanical engineer and is in the employ 39 an of the American Water Works and Guarantee Co., of that city. He was married October 11, 1911, to Anne Munro of Pittsburgh. ril 24, 1889, to Janie N. DOROTHY LINN was born October 22, 1892, and is a student in Wil­ son College, Chambersburg, Pa. 1S, 1891. Mr. Duncan daughter are residents of Amanda Matilda Guy was born November 12, 1854, and was married March 17, 1908, to Prof. I. ther of the above family, M. McClymonds, of Slippery Rock, Butler Co., Pa. He is professor of mathe­ years, four months and matics in the State Normal of that place. William Wylie Guy was born March 29, 1856. was born April 14, 1828, Harry Guy id them not." was born October 23, 1861, and was married December 24, 1886, to Margaret Depre. She was born July 17, 1866. They are residents of Pittsburgh and he is employed by the Radium Chemical Co., of that city. They are the Id homeste1d in Findhy parents of four children, as follows: He muried Tirzah R. MABEL LINN GUY was born May 5, 1888. She was married August He became a member of 19, 1908, to Arthur Yardley Shellaby and they have one daughter, Dorothy man when chosen ruling Margaret, born Nov~mber 15, 1912. d filled before him. In. ARTHUR DEPRE GUY was born March 28, 1890. ere he was at once called ce. They lived on what ADELAIDE MARGARET GUY was born February 20, 1892. was engaged in the in­ GLADYS IRIS GUY was born July 10, 1894, and was married Septem­ is wife died August 31, ber 16, 1912, to Louis G. Huntley. were named as follows: Emma Guy y lie, Harry, Emma and was born July 13, 1865, and was married May 19, 1887, to George Piper. She died October 29 , 1892. She was the mother of two children, namely: MARIE PIPER, born June 5. 1888, and RAYMOND PIPER, born Jan­ 10, 1879, to Rev. Ardven uary 18, 1890. but some ten years after Daisy Guy ;byterian Church. His was born July 13, 1865, and was married June 25, 1903, to Samuel McClurf died December 11, 1910. They are residents of Wilmerding, Pa. Ella Mabel Guy dU3.ted from the Univer­ was born October 28, 1871, and died July 11, 1889. er and is in the employ 40

MARY ELIZABETH was born Ap GUY ''Reme the youngest child of Col. and Mar­ garet (Stewart) Guy, and one of the ten living grandchildren of the initial was born January 21, 18 characters of this history, whose pic­ Noss. They are resident ture appears on this page, was born ware business. February 4, 1834 , and was first mar­ ried March 1854, to Joseph Duncan. was born July 12, 1872, a farmer of Florence, Washington He is a building contract, County. He died February 23 , 1858 . To this union two children were born, namely Ida and Joseph Smith. was born April 12, 1875. MARY E . JOHNSTON College, and by professio Ida Duncan the time of his death, wh was born October 5, 1855, and died January 28, 1864 . Lord, at Thy call we bring our Ida M And give her u p to Thee. was the sixth child b:>rn Joseph Smith Duncan home of her parents by was born April 15, 1858 . When twenty-two years of age he left Pennsy 1- married June 4, 1816, to vania for the West ; first locating in Kansas. From there he went to Iowa was a plasterer by trad While in that state he became engaged in the hardware and machinery busi­ erected by her brothers, ness, after which he returned to Sioux City, Iowa, and became an inventor original "Leeom" tract. and manufacturer. He first invented the Addressograph. His later inven­ the Valley cemetery. tions were the Dupligraph, Graphotype and lcecubatoi. His principal office and of a roving disposit is in Chicago where he resides , but he has offices in all the principal cities known. This couple left of the United States, employing more than one thousand people. He was " The first married January 27, 1886, to Margaret Sullivan, who died three weeks ;\ore later. His second marriage was to Adelaide Yochey February 9, 1888. They On November 15 , 1866, his mother, Mary E. (Guy) Duncan, was mar­ But ried to Jacob Johnston, a farmer. His lands are located in Findlay and :-.o gl North Fayette townships and border on the waters of Montours Run. Is k• They were members of Montours Church. He was born February 12, 1816, A pla and died March 22, 1886. To this union four children were born as follows: And .. Paul. Margaret E ., Elizabeth, and William Guy . 41 Paul Johnston was born April 11, 1868, and died March 3, 1869 . '' Remember how8hort m:r time is." Ps. 89:47 Margaret E. Johnston was born January 21, 1870, and was married July 21, 1892, to James R. 1oss. They are residents of Aliquippa, Pa., and he is engaged in the hard­ ware business. Elizabeth Johnston was born July 12, 1872, and married James H . Gibson, November 15, 1898. He is a building contractor and they are residents of Pittsburgh. William Guy Johnston was born April 12, 1875. He was a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, and by profession a civil engineer, which calling he followed until the time of his death, which occurred February 14, 1906.

r !du MARY STEW ART was the sixth child b:>rn to our pioneer couple and the sixth one to leave the ncan home of her parents by marriage. She was born March 15, 1791. and was married June 4, 1816, to James Moore. He was born near Cadiz, Ohio, and years of age he left Pennsy I­ was a plasterer by trade. The house they lived in still stands. was From there he went to Iowa. It ardware and machinery busi- erected by her brothers, Richard and Thomas, on a lot stricken from the wa, and became an inventor original "Leeom" tract. Mrs. Moore died in middle life and is buried in the Valley cemetery. He was a man noted for his peculiar characteristics ressograph . His later inven­ cubator. His principal office and of a roving disposition. After his wife's death he left for parts un­ ces in all the principal cities known. This couple left no issue. ne thousand people. He was " They lived and passed away: this we know, And naught beside ullivan, who died three weeks ~ o record of their name8 is left to show How soon they died ; ochey February 9, 1888. They did their work, and then passed away. An unknown band; E. (Guy) Duncan, was mar­ But we hope they live in endless day. in the Fair shining land s are located in Findlay and No glory dusters round their names on earth; the waters of Montours Run. But in God's heaven Is kept a book of names of greatest worth, e was born February 12, 1816, And there is given A place for all who did the Master's will, children were born as follows : Though here unknown: And there lost names shine forth in brightest rays uy . Before the throne." 42 ANNE STEWART the first son of William and the fifth daughter of this pioneer couple, was born February 27, 1795, and December 20, 1824. was married October 21, 1817, to William Guy, a son of William and Eliza­ beth Guy. The former was born 1768, and died May 9, 1830. The latter s was born 1772, and died August 16, 1842. They were Scotch-Irish. Their the third daughter of the abo son William was a miller by trade, but in the same connection he owned a Alexander E. Stewart Nove farm located on Montours Run. It is now known as Guy's Mills, on the art, and a cousin of the lad Montour R. R. He marketed the product of his mill in Pittsburgh, often October 8, 1821. When he making two trips per week with his large "schooner" wagon. He became a moved to Meigs County, Oh man of some means and at one time owned over one thousand acres of land. State, and for a time follow It has been said he was blessed with a benevolent disposition; that the poor engaged in farming and deali scarcely ever left his mill without something to supply their nee:ls. He was in the country districts, drov, born 1795, and died February 12, 1874, and his wife died February 11, 1858 . market. This couple were m They were Presbytefrms and were the p,rcnts of seven cliildren, namely: ber 5, 1898, and she died Sep Elizabeth, Margaret, Israel, Sarah Ann, William, Mary and James. dren, namely Margaret Guy Mar Elizabeth Guy the oldest daughter, was bor Jeffrey, March 1. They are was born July 27, 1818, and was married January 16, 1840, to Matthew parents of seven children. Scott. He was a resident of Moon township and a United Presbyterian. CHARLES CLY JEFF They had one daughter, Anna Mary, born August 25, 1842, and died Octo­ married to Mildred T. Zimm ber 22, 1843 . Life at best is hut a ~pan, have been born: Constance, Anna .Mary's had scarce' hei;z:an. cember 13, 1911. They resid BERTHA VIRGINIA JE Margaret Guy married August 20, 1904, to they reside in Pittsburgh. the second daughter, was born January 11, 1821, and was married January HARRY ALEXANDER 17, 1857, to William Quinn, who was born September 22, 1823. This couple single and is a resident of Cle were members of Mt. Union Church. She died June 25, 1875, and he died NELLIE £. JEFFREY October 29, 1909. They left one son, 11, 1901, to John B. Townsle ANNA PEARL JEFFRE WILLIAM J. QUINN, who was born March 26, 1861 . He was mar­ ried October 21, 1909, to Lu ried November 28, 1888, to Martha Elliott. She died April 10, 1891, leav­ one daughter, Margaret Jane, ing no children. He was remarried October 4, 1899, to Emma B. MacKen­ town, Ol:io. zie. This union has been blessed with two daughters: Anna Margaret, born "BABY" JEFFREY was April 4, 1901, and Helen May, born May 22, 1903. They live on the farm JOHN W. JEFFREY wa formerly owned by his parents on the Steubenville pike. and is not married . 43 Israel Guy the first son of William and Anne Guy, was born October 12, 1823, and died February 27, 1795, and December 20, 1824. n of William and Eliza­ ay 9, 1830. The latter Sarah Ann Guy re Scotch-Irish. Their the third daughter of the above couple, was born June 19, 1827, and married connection he owned a Alexander E. Stewart November I, 1849. He was a son of Joseph P. Stew­ as Guy's Mills, on the art, and a cousin of the lady he married. He was born in Florence, Pa., ill in Pittsburgh, often October 8, 1821 . When he was nineteen years of age he, with his parents, " wagon. He became a moved to Meigs County, Ohio. Two years later he returned to his native thousand acres of land. State, and for a time followed the carpenter trade. After his marriage he isposition; that the poor engaged in farming and dealing in stock. For many years he bought stock ly thei~ nee:ls. He was in the country districts, drove to the city, and sold them on the Pittsburgh e died February 11, J858 market. This couple were members of Montours Church. He died Decem­ seven cli i ldren, namely: ber 5, 1898, and she died September 2, 1905. To them were born four chil­ dren, namely Margaret Guy, Joseph Patterson, Anna Mary and Effie D. ary and James. Margaret C. Stewart the oldest daughter, was born July 21, 1850, and was married to William Jeffrey, March I. They are residents of East End, Pittsburgh, and are the y 16, 1840, to Matthew parents of seven children. d a United Presbyterian. CHARLES GuY JEFFREY was born December 17, 1870, and was 25, 1842, and died Octo- married to Mildred T. Zimmerman, July 6, 1909. To them two daughters have been born: Constance, born October 24, 1910, and Mildred, born De­ cember 13, 1911. They reside in East End, Pittsburgh. BERTHA VIRGINIA JEFFREY was born August 13, 1873, and was married August 20, 1904, to Thom3.s E. Barwick. He is a bookkeeper and they reside in Pittsburgh. , and was married January HARRY ALEXANDER JEFFREY was born May 11, 1876. He is ber 22, 1823. This couple single and is a resident of Cleveland, Ohio. June 25, 1875, and he died NELLIE £. JEFFREY was born July 30, 1878, and was married April 11, 190 I, to John B. Townsley, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Press. ANNA PEARL JEFFREY was born February 15, 1882, and was mar­ h 26, 1861. He was mar­ ried October 21, 1909, to Luther B. Weidlein, an electrician. They have e died April 10, 1891, leav- one daughter, Margaret Jane, born June 20, 1911. They reside in Youngs­ 899, to Emma B. MacKen­ town, Or.io . htcrs: Anna Margaret , born "BABY" JEFFREY was born August 1885 and died August 1885. 03. They live on the farm JOHN W. JEFFREY was born August 18, 1887. He is a machinist le pike. and is not married. 44 JOSEPH PATTERSON STEWART East End, Pittsburgh, and are P of the Sixth Church, Pittsburgh the only son of Alexander E. and Sarah A. (Guy) Stewart, was born July 8, been born to them: Harry W. an 1852. Plain enough he was named for his grandfather and without doubt his grandfather was named in honor of the Rev. Joseph Patterson, the first HARRY W. GRIER was bo minister ever installed at Raccoon Church. Mr. Stewart was married March Anna J. Ryal!. To them have 22, 1876, to Margaret J. Adams. She was born January 24, 1853. To this January 20, 1909, and Robert J. union the following children have been born: GEORGE L. GRIER was b IRA L. STEWART was born April 8, 1877, and died April 13, 1877. By death's r "And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's." Our hearts the HARRIET B. STEW ART was born May 20, 1878, and was married Which pity April 12, 1899, to John M. Rhod3.barger, an oil operator. To them have Effie been born four daughters: Margaret Ellen, born January 29, 1900, Beula was born December Virginia, born May 2, 1906, Jennie May, born May 24, 1908, and Gladys 25, 1866. Charles Spangler. He is forema Annetta, born June 26, 1910. They are Presbyterians. He is Sabbth Coal Co., Montour Junction. School superintendent at Montours. Presbyteriaps . ALEXANDER GUY STEWART was born October 9, 1880, and is a carpenter. At present he is erecting superintendent for the Armstrong Cork Wi Co. the second son of William and A JESSIE P. STEW ART was born June 11, 1883, and died March 22, and died January 4, 1831. His 1888. JULIA A. STEWART was born June 20, 1885, and died March 14, 1888. was born July 11, 1832, and mar " \Vhy should our tears in sorrow flow were members of Montours. To When God re.calls His own ; And bids them leave a world of woe children: William Guy, Anna L For an immortal crown ?" Bessie Viola. R. GRIER STEW ART was born June 17, 1887. He is a carpenter, and Willia is located at Wilkinsburg. was born May 14, 1857, and wa J. PAUL STEWART was born April 16, 1890, and was married July 6. 1882. She was born May 1859, 1910, to M. Estella Marshall. She was born September 1, 1890. He, with farm in Moon township and ar his father, live on the farm formerly owned by his grandfather at Stewart's have heen born: station on Montour R. R. Like his parents they are Presbyterians and MARY GUY MEANOR, bo: members of Montours. MARGARET BLANCHE Anna Mary Stewart BESSIE PHILLIPS MEAN the third child of Alexander E. and Sarah (Guy) Stewart, was born Decem­ ARRIE HAZEL MEANOR, ber 4, 1856, and was married to Robert J. Grier. They are residents of NELLIE MAY MEANOR, 45 STEWART East End, Pittsburgh, and are Presbyterians. Mr. Grier has been treasurer of the Sixth Church, Pittsburgh, for 3. number of years. Two sons have Stewart, was born July 8, been born to them: Harry W. and George L. dfather and without doubt Joseph Patterson, the first HARRY W. GRIER was born December 30, 1877, and was married to Stewart was married March Anna J. Ryal!. To them have been born two children: Janette Ryall, born January 24, 1853 . To this January 20, 1909, and Robert J. born November 1, 1910 . GEORGE L. GRIER was born April 29, 1890, and died July 6, 1912. •· When blooming youth is s natched away and died April 13, 1877. By death's resistless hand, O ur hearts the mournful t ribute pay, Which pity must demand." 0, 1878, and was married 1 operator. To them have Effie D. Stewart January 29, 1900, Beula was born December 25, 1866. She was married November 29, 1911, to May 24, 1908, and Gladys Charles Spangler. He is foreman of the paint department of the Pittsburgh byterians. He is Sabbith Coal Co ., Montour Junction. They are residents of Coraopolis and are Presbyterians . October 9, 1880, and is a William Guy ent for the Armstrong Cork the second son of William and Anne (Stewart) Guy, was born April 9, 1830, and died January 4, 1831 . His sister, 1883 , and died March 22 , Mary Guy 1885, and died March 14, was born July 11, 1832, and married John Meanor January 24, 1856. They flow were members of Montours. To this union were born the following named

·oe children: William Guy, Anna L')uise, Margaret G .. May M., John B., and Bessie Viola. He is a carpenter, and William Guy Meanor wa s born May 14, 1857, and was married to Lou Ada Phillips, October 26, 0, and was married July 6, 1882. She was b:>rn May 1859, and died May 15, 1893. They reside on a tember 1, 1890. He, with farm in Moon township and are Presbyterians. To them five daughters is grandfather at Stewart's have heen born: hey are Presbyterians and MARY GUY MEANOR, born March 28, 1884. MARGARET BLANCHE MEANOR, born August 7, 1886. art BESSIE PHILLIPS MEANOR, born January 17, 1888. Stewart, was born Decem­ ARRIE HAZEL MEANOR, born September 23, 1890. ier. They are residents of NELLIE MAY MEANOR, born October 26, 1892. 46 These daughters are all living and single except Bessie Phillips, who was married December 17, 1908, to John Henry Metzger. They have two chil­ the youngest son of dren: John Raymond, born July 23 , 1909, and Ada Blanche, born April 9, 1835, and was ma 1911. Moon township. Anna Louise Meanor Anna Janette was born July 15, 1859, and was married June 2, 1887, to James R . Hunter. 1859. She was m He was born June 13, 1848, and died December 24, 1911. leaving his widow one son, Willie G and four children, namely: They are residents IDA MAY. born May 20, 1888 . with them. They JOHN ARTHUR, born June 13 , 1890 . This closes th ELSIE G .• born February 12, 1894. (Stewart) Guy, so MARGARET ANNA, born May 10, 1896. This family are United Presbyterians.

Margaret G. Meanor was born . . 18 .. , is single, and a school teacher by profession . She has been a resident of Carnegie for a number of years.

May M. Meanor was born March 29, 1868, and was married March 30, 1893, to Clayton S. · Phillips. He was born October 22 , 1866, and died . . . . . To this couple one son, J . RUSSELL, was born June 2, 1895, and died August 27 , 1907. "Give me the wings of faith to rise, T hat t h rough the veil I'll see '\ M y sainted ones above the skies, How great their glories be.': - John B. Meanor was born February 23 , 1870 . He was married February 24 , 1897, to Cora B . Shields. She was born May 20, 1874 . Their home is in Moon township . Farming is their occupation, and they are United Presbyterians. Mrs. Meanor died May 31, 1900, leaving one daughter, Ethel May, born Decem­ ber 19 , 1898 . Bessie Viola Meanor was born August 17, 1872, and died August 25, 1873 . ··And who~o shall rec- c> ivf' ,.,ne such little child in my nnmc-, rrceiveth me." 47 ie Phillips, who was James Guy hey have two chil­ the youngest son of William and Anne (Stewart) Guy, was born August 13, nche, born April 9, 1835, and was married April 22, 1858, to Charlotte Meanor, a resident of Moon township. She was born March 25, 1838. He died August 6, 1907. Anna Janette Guy, the only child of the above couple, was born June 11, o James R. Hunter. 1859. She was married March 6, 1879, to Cyrus W. Harper. They had , leaving his widow one son, Willie Guy, born December 8, 1879, and died March 12, 1880. They are residents of Ingram, and Mrs. Guy, her mother, makes her home with them. They are Presbyterians. This closes the history of the lineal descendants of William and Anne (Stewart) Guy, so far as we have been able to collect it. '

profession. She has

1893, to Clayton S. . . . . To this couple August 27, 1907 .

ry24, 1897, to Cora is in Moon township. Presbyterians. Mrs. el May, born Decem-

25, 1873. rereiveth me." James Stewa Ewing Stewart, HISTORY 1840 he moved Salem township . OF THE during the Civil JOSEPH P STEWART FAMILY moved to Bradb which occurred Written by MARTHA L. STEWART Nancy Ann Addi The third son of James Stewart was Joseph Patterson, who was born 1906. They ha February 15, 1795, in Allegheny County, Pa. He was married to Mary Alexander Fi Ewing, January 8, 1819 . They moved to Ohio in 1840, and settled in Salem born September township, Meigs County, where he spent the remainder of his life in farm­ Ohio, where he i ing. His wife, Mary Ewing, was born October 26, 1798, and died Septem­ He was married ber 9, 1864. There were born to this union eleven children: Margaret, born January 26, Alexander Ewing, Martha Ewing, James, John, William Ewing, Josiah Guy, W. and Wallace Anna Eliza, Mary Jane, Joseph Cunningham, and Richard Cobb. Jessie W., w Margaret, the oldest of the children of Joseph Patterson and Mary Ewing Francis G. Fisse Stewart, was born October 28, 1819, in Allegheny County, Pa., and moved born to this unio to Ohio with her parents in 1840. She was married to John Deemer on April 1, 1841, and died August 16, 1895, in Salem township. Mr. Deemer Wallace J. w died August 27, 1863 . There were born to this union three children: Mary Cole, who was b M ., Stewart, and Catharine. John Stewart Mary M. Deemer was born February 23 , 1843. She spent her girlhood Stewart, was bo days on the farm after which she moved to Wilkesville, and lived there a - Ohio with his pa! number of years. At the present time she is living at Middleport, Ohio. moved to Middl Stewart Deemer was born May 19, 1845, and died September 3, 1861 . ber 20, 1905 . engaged with hi Catharine was born September 3, 1847 . She spent a number of years March 28, 1860 teaching school. On March 10, 1892, she was married to Eli Barrett. Mr. sons born to thi and Mrs. Barrett are now residing on the old Deemer farm in Salem town­ ship. William Pat Alexander Stewart, the eldest son of Joseph Patterson and Mary Ewing of school teachin Stewart. the University (T he history of this family will he found in history of William and Anne Guy) years he had ch Martha Stewart, second daughter of Joseph Patterson and Mary Stewart, He was married married Levi Standish December 25, 1876. She resided at Standish Mill, to this union th W. Va ., where she died May 16, 1877. There were no children. aid, born March 49 James Stewart, the second son of Joseph Patterson Stewart and Mary Ewing Stewart, was born March 24, 1825, in Allegheny County, Pa. In 1840 he moved with his parents to Meigs County, Ohio, and settled in Salem township. He followed the business of farming all his life except during the Civil war, when he enlisted in the service. After the war he moved to Bradbury, near Middleport, and continued farming till his death AMILY which occurred February 3, 1900 . On July 28, 1853, he was married to Nancy Ann Addis. She was born December 5, 1824, and died November 15, 1906. They had one son, Alexander Fisher Stewart. n, who was born married to Mary Alexander Fisher Stewart, son of James and Nancy Ann Stewart, was d settled in Salem born September 17 , 1856 . He is living at the present time in Columbus, f his life in farm­ Ohio, where he is engaged as a steel worker in one of the Columbus Mills. and died Septem­ He was married to Mollie Williams March 21, 1882. Mollie Williams was ildren: Margaret, born January 26 , 1851. There were born to this union two children: Jessie wing , Josiah Guy, W. and Wallace J . Cobb . Jessie W., was born January 11, 1883 and was married June 5, 1906, to and Mary Ewing Francis G. Fissell, who was born December 4, 1882 . There was one child , Pa., and moved born to this union, Harold Francis, born December 1, 1907 . John Deemer on ip. Mr. Deemer Wallace J . was born July 3, 1885, and was married July 1, 1907, to Ada ee children: Mary Cole, who was born December 8, 1883. John Stewart, third son of Joseph Patterson Stewart and Mary Ewing pent her girlhood Stewart, was born in Allegheny County, Pa., June 1, 1827, and came to and lived there a Ohio with his parents in 1840 . He remained on the farm till 1860, when he dleport, Ohio. moved to Middleport, where he resided till his death which occurred Decem­ ber 20, 1905 . He learned the cooper's trade and on moving to Middleport, ember 3, 1861. engaged with his brother William in the cooper business. He was married number of years March 28, 1860 to Isabel Quinn who died March 3, 1904. There were two Eli Barrett. Mr . sons born to this union, William Patterson and Otis Hugh. in Salem town- William Patterson was born March 19 , 1862 . He took up the profession of school teaching which he has followed continuously. He graduated from and Mary Ewing the University of Pittsburgh with the degree of A. B. For the past fifteen Anne Guy) years he had charge of the Verona and Dormont schools of Pennsylvania. nd Mary Stewart, He was married to Clara Smith December 26, 1899. There have been born at Standish Mill, to this union three children: John Alexander, born February 14, 1902 ; Don­ ldren . ald, born March 7, 1905 ; Miriam Isabel, born December 6, 1907. 50 Otis Hugh Stewart, the second son of John and Isabel Quinn Stewart, Bethany department of the was born July 26, 1863. He is a lawyer. He was a member of Ohio's at Chicago for the year exc Fourth Constitutional Convention. He resides at Middleport, Ohio. quarters are removed to Wi William Ewing Stewart, the fourth son of Joseph Patterson and Mary T. Guy was born May 2 Ewing Stewart, was born in Allegheny County, Pa., December 1830, and he associated himself with h" came with his parents to Ohio in 1840. He remained on the farm till the dertaking business in whic breaking out of the Civil war. when he enlisted as a musician in Co. A, 140th occurred August 13, 1904. 0. V. I. At the close of the war he took up his residence in Middleport and Gr~ham, who survives him. engaged with his brother John in the manufacture of salt and flour barrels. Dwight Lawrence was b Later on he took up his residence in Wilkesville, Ohio, where he resided tiil his death, which occurred September 19, 1894. On December 30, 1867, he was married to Elizabeth Fletcher, who died June 5, 1875. They had no children. Josiah Guy Stewart, the fifth son of Joseph Patterson Stewart and Mary Ewing Stewart, was born April 26, 1833, in Allegheny County, Pa., and moved to Ohio with his parents in 1840. He spent a number of years on the farm in Salem township and later moved to Middleport, Ohio, where he engaged in the livery and undertaking business up till within the last few years of his life, at which time he retired from active business. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic having enlisted in Co. E, 140th 0. V. I. He died August 21, 1906. On November 8, 1860, he was married to Rosetta B. Douglas, who died March 23, 1911. There were five children born to this union: Nell M., Martha L., Carrie S., T. Guy and Dwight L. Nell M., was born August 18, 1861. After completing her school studies she equipped herself as a professional nurse, graduating in May 1905, from Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. At the present time she is associated in the management of the Bethany department of the Winona Assembly Association. She resides at Middleport, Ohio. Martha L., was born August 24, 1864. Upon her graduation from the Middleport High School she took up the profession of school teaching and has had charge of one of the primary departments of the Middleport schools for a number of years. During the summer for a number of years she has assisted in the management of the Bethany department of the Winona Assembly Association. She resides at Middleport. Mary J. Stewart, fourt Carrie S., was born June 3, 1870. She was married to W. B. Besserer Stewart, was born Februar June 8, 1893. For a number of years she has been superintendent of the moved to Chio in 1840 with 51 nd Isabel Quinn Stewart, Bethany department of the Winona Assembly Association with headquarters e was a member of Ohio's at Chicago for the year excepting during the summer period when the head­ t Middleport, Ohio. quarters are removed to Winona Lake, Ind. seph Patterson and Mary T. Guy was born May 21, 1874. After attending the Middleport schools Pa., December 1830, and he associated himself with his father in the management of the livery and un· ained on the farm till the dertaking business in which business he continued till his death, which a musician in Co. A, 140th occurred August 13, 1904. On October 12, 1889, he was married to Claire sidence in Middleport and Graham, who survives him. of salt and flour barrels. Dwight Lawrence was born April 19, 1881, and died February 3, 1894. hio, where he resided tiil n December 30, 1867, he e 5, 1875 . They had no Anna Eliza Stewart, tterson Stewart and Mary the third daughter of gheny County , Pa., and Joseph Patterson and nt a number of years on Mary Ewing Stewart, was ddleport, Ohio, where he born December 29, 1835, till within the last few in Allegheny County, Pa. ive business. He was a She came to Ohio with her enlisted in Co. E, 140th parents in 1840. On March , 1860, he was married to 12, 1871, she was married There were five children to Henry McCluskey. Mr. , T. Guy and Dwight L. McCluskey died January 9, 1893. On January 5, leting her school studies 1904, she was married to ti~g in May 1905, from James McCutcheon. Mr. nt time she is associated McCutcheon died February the Winona Assembly 18, 1909. At the present time Mrs. McCutcheon is er graduation from t.!ie residing at Coraopolis, Pa. of school teaching and the Middleport schools mber of years she has rtment of the Winona ANNA EL!ZA McCUTCHEON Mary J. Stewart, fourth daughter of Joseph Patterson and Mary Ewing ried to W. B. Besserer Stewart, was born February 4, 1838, in Allegheny County, Pa. She re­ superintendent of the moved to Chio in 1840 with her parents, and died August 26, 1856. 52 Joseph Cunningham Stewart, the sixth son of Joseph Patterson Stewart Harry Taylor, and Mary Ewing Stewart, was born May 4, 1840. He followed the business he removed to Col of farming all his life except that for two years he was enlisted in the ser­ gaged in governm vice during the Civil war. He lived in Ohio up to 1887, when he moved to was married to M Kansas, where he died February 17, 1899. He was married to Esther Booth January 31, 1864. To this union were born two children: Emma J. and Herbert Patters Charles B. born August 26, 1 tQe dry goods and Emma J. was married to Perry A. Hull January 12, 1886. To this law, Mr. Griff Mi union were born three children: Grace Belle, born November 21, 1886; Ernest Michael. who was Stewart, born March 14, 1893, and Ruth Hazel, born June 11, 1899. Grace Belle was united in marriage to Dien A. Edmuston November 21, 1902. To Ellen Gertrude, this union two children were born: Eudora, born October 3, 1908; Wilma Stewart, was born Lucile, born July 25, 1911. father. Charles B. Stewart, son of Joseph, was united in marriage to Ceneth E. Katie May, se, Hunt, August 21, 1891. To this union were born five children: Ethel Cyn­ Stewart, was born thia, born May 7, 1892; Esta Clemency, born November 24, 1893; Everett fing April 29, 190 Dewie, born August I. 1898; Emma Hunt, born February 8, 1:)04; Edith Es­ telle, born May 20, 1907. Benjamin Blain H. Stewart, was bo Richard Cobb Stewart, the seventh rnn of Joseph Patterson Stewart and to Celia Hadler, Mary Ewing Stewart, was born in Salem township, Meigs County, Ohio, present time in D August 18, 1843. He remained on the business. farm till the time of the Civil war at which time he enlisted in the service. He was a member of Co. H. 140th 0. V. I. After the close of the war he re­ moved to Middlep_grt where he engaged in the meat·business for a number of years. In 1893 he removed to Colum­ bus, Ohio, to continue in the same business, in which business he is at the present time. He was married to Addie Hy s e I I February 18, 1870. Addie Hysell was born February 11 , 1846, and died April 17, 1905. To this union there were born five children: Harry Tay !or, Herbert Patterson, Ellen RICHARD COBB STEWART Gertrude, Katie May and Benjamin Blaine. 53 h Patterson Stewart Harry Taylor, was born August 6, 1870, in Middleport, Ohio. In 1893 followed the business he removed to Columbus with his parents, where he still resides. He is en­ s enlisted in the ser- gaged in government service as a machinist. On December 15, 1908, he 7, when he moved to was married to Margaret Byron. She was born September 15, 1870. ried to Esther Booth ldren: Emma J. and Herbert Patterson, second son of Richard Cobb and Addie Stewart, was born August 26, 1872. He resides in Middleport, Ohio, and is engaged in the dry goods and grocery business at Middleport, Ohio, with his father-in­ 12, 1886. To this law, Mr. Griff Michael. He was muried December 26, 1900, to Jennie her 21. 1886; Ernest Michael, who was born July 18, 1872. une 11 , 1899. Grace ember 21. 1902. To Ellen Gertrude, eldest daughter of Richard Cobb Stewart and Addie H. ber 3, 1908; Wilma Stewart, was born May 25, 1875. She is residing at Columbus with her father. arriage to Ceneth E. Katie May, second daughter of Richard Cobb Stewart and Addie H. children: Ethel Cyn­ Stewart, was born January I, 1880, and was married to Herman John Schaef­ ber 24, 1893; Everett fing April 29, 1903. ry 8, ]:,)04; Edith Es- Benjamin Blaine Stewart, third son of Richard Cobb Stewart and Addie H. Stewart, was born October 23, 1884. On July 5, 1910, he was married atterson Stewart and to Celia Hadler, who was born July 15, 1887. Benjamin is living at the Meigs County, Ohio, present time in Detroit, Mich., where he is engaged in the automobile He remained on the business. e of the Civil war at listed in the service. erof Co. H. 140th 0. close of the war he re­ port where he engaged iness for a number of he removed to Colum­ ontinue in the same ich business he is at . He was married to I February 18, 1870. as born February 11 , pril 17, 1905. To this re born five children: erbert Patterson, Ellen May and Benjamin 54 RICHARD STEW ART was the fourth son and the ninth child born to our pioneer couple. He was born August 14, 1797. He was married April 12, 1821, to Mary Stew­ art. She was born February 12, 1799. They lived on part of the "Leeom" tract of land which came to him by inheritance. The house they lived in still stands and is owned by David Hughs. The cut on this page is from a

the second child, was

was born May 7, 18 Jefferson Co liege an HOUSE WHERE RICHARD STEWART LIVED charge was at Rich photo recently taken. They were members of Hopewell Presbyterim Nancy MacGregor, a Church and he was a ruling elder. They were t'1e puents of the eight fol­ different charg~s in lowing named children: James, Catherine, John B., Margaret, Mary, Joseph, later to Davenport, t James Ray and Richard D. The father of this family died January 2, 1860. Cal., where he ended] and the mother died February 14, 1872 . in the midst of a de~ James Stewart ing the fulfillment of years previous to thi the first child of the above couple was born January 27, 1822, an:l cied Aug­ upon him. ust 28, 1824 . 18in('(' wr 55 ART our pioneer couple. He 12, 182f. to Mary Stew­ on part of the "Leeom " The house they lived in t on this page is from a

RICHARD STEWART MARY (STUART) STEWART Catherine Stewart the second child, was born September 10, 1823, and died April 30, 1833 . "Children of God, oh glorious call ing! Surely H is grace will keep you from falling; Passing from life to death at His call, Come unto ~e. He says unto all." JOHN B. STEW ART was born May 7, 1825. In due time he graduated from Washington and Jefferson College and also from Western Theological Seminary. His first charge was at Richmond, Ohio, where he was married April 27, 1850, to Hopewell Presbyterim Nancy MacGregor, a graduate of Steubenville Seminary. He also had two uents of the eight fol ­ different charges in Cincinmti. From there he went to Milwaukee, Wis., argaret, Mary, Joseph. later to Davenport, then De, Moines, Iowa, after which he went to Pasadena, y died Janmry 2, 1860, Cal., where he ended his life's work, July 22, 1894 . He fell in the pulpit in the midst of a dedication sermon, and died some three hours later, bring­ ing the fulfillment of his wish, that he might "die in the harness." Some years previous to this the degree of Doctor of Divinity had been conferred 7. 1822 , an:l c ied Aug- upon him. ( Since> writing the ahovr thi• followinA" eulogy hn~ rornc to hand} 56 The Rev. Dr. John B. Stewart This summer at the my uncle's old friends . By A. S. HUNTER said: '' If Stewart preach I loved and honored my uncle, the Rev. Dr. John B . Stewart. He was any one else to try." a great preacher and a great man. It is with pleasure that I undertake to Early in his ministry prepare this brief sketch. Irish ancestry of the illu tellect and attractive pe Dr. Stewart was a son of Richard and Mary Stewart and was born near serene, sweet, helpful life Clinton, Allegheny County, Pa., May 7, 1825; he graduated at Washington mired by all who knew h and Jefferson College, 1848; he became an alumnus of the Western Theolog­ Dr. Stewart was a s ical Seminary in 1851; he was licensed by the Presbytery of Ohio in June of deeply, believed profoun the same year and was ordained by the Presbytery of Wooster in 1854. The originality of his During his work in the mm1stry attention and always left he served as pastor in the following minded, but what is pe pulpits: Fifth Presbyterian Church, His quiet, sociable man Cincinnati, Ohio, Milwaukee, Wis., much for his fellowmen and in Davenport and in Des Moines, life that was worth while Iowa. These were all important pul­ pits to which he was called without effort on his part. I remember as a boy being greatly impressed by hearing the only child of the Re him say that he had never solicited a In due time she gradua call. author of several books; He was a most original, impressive written. She was marri and attractive preacher. The interest was blessed with four chi and admiration of the audience for the RUTH DAGGETT speaker continued and increased from the beginning to th~ end of his sermon. HELEN DAGGETT Schimmerhorn Harvey. When quite a lad, I remember have been born as folio hearing my mother speak of her clerical Charles Daggett. REV. JOHN B. STEWART, D. D . brother for whom she had a very great admiration. I distinctly remember JOHN STEW ART her describing one of his first sermons on the text, "Take us the foxes, the Martha Behr, 1904. Sh little foxes that spoil the vines." I note with interest that he preached on Cal. this same text on the last day of his life, and it is with no surprise that I MAUD .DAGGETT read that one of his hearers said that it was the best sermon that he had She has produced a num ever heard. given recognition in Fran 57

tewart This summer at the General Assembly at Atlanta, I fell in with one of my uncle's old friends. In speaking of his attractiveness as a speaker, he said: "If Stewart preached in a vacant church it was not worth while for ohn B. Stewart. He was any one else to try." asure that I undertake to Early in his ministry he married Nancy MacGregor, a woman of Scotch­ Irish ancestry of the illustrious family of MacGregor. She had a good in­ tellect and attractive personality and great charm of manner. She lived a tewart and was born near serene, sweet, helpful life. She was an ideal minister's wife- loved and ad­ graduated at Washington mired by all who knew her. s of the Western Theolog­ Dr. Stewart was a strong as well as an attractive man. He thought bytery of Ohio in June of deeply, believed profoundly, and walked humbly with God. of Wooster in 1854. The originality of his thought and the incisiveness of his style compelled is work in the ministry attention and always left an impression for good. He was not only broad­ s pastor in the following minded, but what is perhaps a rarer virtue, he was always fair-minded. th Presbyterian Church, His quiet, sociable manner endeared him to all who knew him. He did Ohio, Milwaukee, Wis., much for his fellowmen and in the service of God. He, in short, lived a nport and in Des Moines, life that was worth while. e were all important pul­ h he was called without Mary Stewart part. I remember as a atly impressed by hearing the only child of the Rev and Nancy (MacGregor) Stewart, was born 1856. t he had never solicited a In due time she graduated from the Steubenville Seminary. She is the author of several books; "The Higher Court" is the title of the last one written. She was married 1875 to Charles Daniel Daggett. This union most original, impressive was blessed with four children, namely: e preacher. The interest ion of the audience for the RUTH DAGGETT was born 1876. inued and increased from g to the end of his sermon. HELEN DAGGETT was born 1877 and was married 1902 to Byron Schimmerhorn Harvey. They reside in Chicago, and to them three sons uite a lad, I remember have been born as follows: Byron Schimmerhorn, Jr., John Stewart and other speak of her clerical Charles Daggett. horn she had a very great I distinctly remember JOHN STEWART DAGGETT was born 1878, and was married to , "Take us the foxes, the Martha Behr, 1904. She died 1905. He is a business man of Pasadena, terest that he preached on Cal. is with no surprise that I MAUD DAGGETT was born 1888. She is an artist of some note. best sermon that he had She has produced a number of fine pieces of sculpture, two of which were given recognition in France in 1910 and 1911. 58 MARGARET STEW ART Western Theological Semin Wooster College, Ohio, and the fourth child of Richard and Mary Stewart, was born Novemher 25, 1827, one year he preached in Br and died January 23, 1896 . She was educated in the common schools and Hanover College, Ind., bei there he came to the Univ that institution. He contr the author of a book on " Laetitia Hunter, a daughte Their union has been bless LAETITIA HUNTER Academy.

ALEXANDER HAYS I will graduate June 1913. JOSEPH FISHER H

MA the fifth child of Richar and was married May 3, ton, Pa. She was them JOSEPH P. HUNTER MARGARET STEWART HUNTER its mother died l\:ovember. Washington Female Seminary, and was married October 10, 1854, to Joseph P. Hunter, a merchant of Bavington, Washington County, Pa. To the above couple two children were born, viz.: Ella Mary and Alexander Stewart. was born April 12, 1855, Moore, of Hookstown, P Ella Mary Hunter WILLIAM STEWA was born October 27, 1855. She received her education at Frankfort Springs Academy and in the graded schools of East Liverpool, Ohio, and KATHERINE AMA graduated from the Washington Female Seminary in 1879. She was mar­ with their mother still ried August 23, 1894, to Robert H. C:i.mpbell, of Paris, Washington County, 17, 1888. Pa., where they still live. They have no children. Alexander Stewart Hunter J the sixth child, was was born March 30, 1857. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson "Thirw 1-i; College in 1880, receiving the degree of L. L. D. He later graduated from 59 T Western Theological Seminary. He then took i\ post-graduate course at Wooster College, Ohio, and from there received the degree of Ph. D. For Novemher 25, 1827, one year he preached in Brownsville, Pa. He then became connected with common schools and Hanover College, Ind., being one of the faculty for several years. From there he came to the University of Pittsburgh and is still connected with that institution. He contributes to different papers and magazines, and is the author of a book on "Ethics." He was married January 1, 1885, to Laetitia Hunter, a daughter of the Rev. Joseph Hunter of Wilkinsburg, Pa. Their union has been blessed with three children: LAETITIA HUNTER, the daughter, is a graduate of Dobbs Ferry Academy. ALEXANDER HAYS HUNTER 1s a senior in Princeton College, and will graduate June 1913. JOSEPH FISHER HUNTER 1s a Junior in the same college.

MARY J. STEWART the fifth child of Richard and Mary Stewart, was born February 14, 1830, and was married May 3, 1854, to William Wilson, a farmer of near Baving­ ton, Pa. She was the mother of two children. The second, an infant, and its mother died l'\ovember 3, 1856. The older one r 10, 1854, to Joseph y, Pa. To the above Mary Etta Wilson exander Stewart. was born April 12, 1855, and was married September 12, 1879, to George Moore, of Hookstown, Pa., and to them two children were born. WILLIAM STEWART MOORE was born September 3, 1880 . cation at Frankfort iverpool, Ohio, and KATHERINE AMANDA MOORE was born August 12, 1882. They 1879. She was mar­ with their mother still live near Hookstown. The father was killed April Washington County, 17, 1888.

r JOSEPH STEWART the sixth child, was born December 7, 1831, and died April 20, 1856. ington and Jefferson " Thilll' r yes sha ll behold the land that is very fu r ofT." later graduated from 60 JAMES RAY STEW ART

the seventh child, was born October 19, 1833 . He is one of the ten grand­ the eighth child of children of our pioneer couple that is Stewart, was born J still living, and his picture appears on was married May 11 this page. He was first married May M . Moore. They 30, 1861, to Susanna White and to same farm and in this union one son, William White where his parents !iv Stewart, was born. They first located and moved to Hoo near Virsoix, in Findlay township, on that until his death part of the farm owned by his father March 4, 1911, hew but later they sold it and bought near undertaking busines Hookstown, where they still live. couple six children He was again married September 4, Mary Emma, Mar 1866, to Ella E . Morton, and to them M., John M., Frank three sons have been born: Harry M ., James R ., and John Walker.

JAMES RAY STEWART Harry M. Stewart was born August 24 , 1867, and was married September 14, 1898, to Flora J . was born April 26, 1 Nelson. They live in Hookstown. He is interested in oil production and McCready of Kansas has farms near the town . They have two children. (For JOHN NELSON STEWART was born July 24, . 1900. MARY ELEANOR STEWART was born September 12, 1911. James R. Stewart was born was born February 25, 1869, and was married October 3, 1906, to Ethel M. Campbell. They reside on his father's farm near Hookstown, and he is a breeder of Red Poll cattle and fine wool sheep. was born April 17, Stewart, a farmer loc John Walker Stewart ROBERT STE was born July 6, 1873, and died August 14, 1899. "Here we have no c-ontinuing rity." EVA LORANA 61 RICHARD D. STEWART child, was born October e is one of the ten grand­ the eighth child of Richard and Mary ur pioneer couple that is Stewart, was born June 5, 1838, and nd his picture appears on was married May 11 , 1864, to Sarah e was first married May M. Moore. They first lived on the Susanna White and to same farm and in the same house ne son, William White where his parents lived. He also sold born . They first located and moved to Hookstown and from in Findlay township, on that until his death, which occurred arm owned by his father March 4, 1911, he was engaged in the y sold it and bought near undertaking business. To the above where they still live. couple six children were born, namely in married September 4, Mary Emma, Margaret J., Nannie E. Morton, and to them M ., John M., Frank E., and Harry C. ve been born: Harry M ., d John Walker.

RICHARD D . STEWART t Mary Emma Stewart ber 14, 1898, to Flora J. ea in oil production and was born April 26, 1865, and was married August 20, 1884, to James Harris McCready of Kansas. ( For their r hildrcn see hi .. tory of H enry Cowan fn m ily) 4, 1900 . ember 12, 1911. Margaret J. Stewart was born August 30, 1867, and died October 26 , 1910 . ober 3, 1906, to Ethel M . r Hookstown, and he is a Nannie M. Stewart was born April 17, 1870, and was married December 24, 1897, to James Stewart, a farmer located near Hookstown. They are the parents of rt ROBERT STEWART, born November 10, 1898. st 14, 1899. EVA LORANA STEWART, born February 6, 1901 . 62 John M. Stewart was born April 4, 1873, and was married September 5, 1894, to Eva Duff. They are located in Ohio, and he is an undertaker. He also owns and history. Hi operates some coal lands near Hookstown. 1822, to Isa Frank E. Stewart died May 1 was born June 25, 1877, and was married November 26, 1903, to Dora M. 20, 1825. Leister, of Hookstown. Harry C. Stewart was born March 22, 1887. When twenty-four years of age he became part­ ner with his father as funeral director and embalmer in Hookstown, w~ere he continues in the same business. (This closes the history of Richard and Mary Stewart and their descend­ ants. Many parts are lacking in detail, but we have used all the data placed at our disposal.)

him by inh stands and i erected by h an elder in seven childr Martha Mel

the son by t HOUSE WHERE THOMAS M . STEWART LIVED sons, EDW 63 THOMAS M. STEW ART ber 5, 1894, to Eva Duff. was the fifth son and the tenth child born to the initial couple of this aker. He also owns and history. His birth occurred May 23, 1799 . He was first married April 11, 1822, to Isabelle Brown. To this couple one son, JAMES, was born. She died May 13, 1824. His second marriage was to Eleanor Cherry January 20, 1825 . They lived on that portion of the "Leeom" tract which came to ber 26 , 1903, to Dora M.

rs of age he became part­ mer in Hookstown , where tewart and their descend­ have used all the data

THOMAS M. STEWART ELLEN CHERRY STEWART him by inheritance and in the house reproduced on page 62, which still stands and is located but a short distance from where stood the first cabin erected by his father, James Stewart. They were Presbyterians and he was an elder in the Hopewell congregation. To this second union were born seven children, as follows : Margaret, Eleanor, Rebecca Jane, Sara Ann, Martha Melvina, Edward, and John, who died in infancy.

James Stewart the son by the first wife, married Eleanor Kelley. To them were born two sons, EDWARD and THOMAS. 64 Margaret Stewart the first child of the second wife, married George McFarland, and to them the fourth daughter, mar three children were born, Henryetta, Leander and Margaret Helen. dren born: ELLA, ED children first named died HENRYETTA McFARLAND the oldest, died when about twenty-five and is a resident of Wash years of age. LEANDER McFARLAND, was born about 1850. He is married and is the father of two children: Jessie, born September 1882, and Robert, born the only son who grew t, November 1885. were three children: PER MARGARET HELEN McFARLAND born ber 20, 1872, and the m and reside near Midway, Eleanor Stewart the second daughter, married Samuel Ackelson 1857. The following chil­ s dren were born: FLORENCE was born March 1859; STEWART was born the sixth daughter and t May 1863; ELLA was born June 1873; JESSE EFFERT was born August April 11. 1801. and was 1882. Samuel Ackelson, the father, died May 22, 1890. The mother is man of Scotch-Irish desc still living and is one of the ten living grandchildren. Her address is Pitt, where they were offe Robert Lee, Texas. the offer and bought Ian died in Greene township, byterian Church and he w Margaret, Eliza Jane, Ja

Rebecca Jane Stewart was born January 27, 18 the third daughter, married Jesse Scott, Miles Standish. For ma of Washington County. They had Standish being a miller. no children. He is deceased, and she 1872, leaving the followi is a resident of McDonald, Pa. She is and Jennie (twins), Alice, another of the ten grandchildren still SARA STANDISH is living and her picture is reproduced on ELIZABETH ST AN this page. She is eighty years old. children. Mr . White di Torrence. They reside in CHARLES ST ANDI child. They reside in Lo JENNIE ST ANDI SH REBECCA JANE SCOTT the Norfolk University of 65 t Sarah Ann Stewart ge McFarland, and to them the fourth daughter, married Henry McCormick, and there were three chil­ d Margaret Helen. dren born: ELLA, EDDIE, and ANNIE E. The parents and the two children first named died some years ago. Annie E . married Henry Reed, ied when about twenty-five and is a resident of Washington County.

1850. He is married and Edward Stewart ber 1882, and Robert, born the only son who grew to manhood, married Martha Ackelson, and there were three children: PERRY, ALICE and EMMA. The father died Octo­ ber 20, 1872, and the mother died April 7, 1891 . The children are living and reside near ·Midway, Washington County.

1857. The following chil- SARAH STEWART 1859; STEWART was born the sixth daughter and the eleventh child of our pioneer couple, was born EFFERT was born August April 11, 1801, and was married September 19, 1822, to Henry Cowan, a 22, 1890 . The mother is man of Scotch-Irish descent. Their first purpose was to locate near Fort dchildren . Her address is Pitt, where they were offered land at ten shillings per acre, but they refused the offer and bought land near Frankfort Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan died in Greene township, Beaver County. They were members of the Pres­ byterian Church and he was a ruling elder. They had six children, namely: Margaret, Eliza Jane, James Stewart, Henry, William Guy and Sara Ann. Margaret Cowan eta Jane Stewart was born January 27, 1823. She married Levi Standish, a descendant of ughter, married Jesse Scott, Miles Standish. For many years they lived at Murdocksville, Pa., Mr. gton County . They had Standish being a miller. Mrs. Standish died at Murdocksville March 22, . He is deceased, and she 1872, leaving the following eight children: Sara, Elizabeth, Charles, Scott t of McDonald, Pa. She is and Jennie (twins), Alice, Kitty and Harriet. the ten grandchildren still SARA STANDISH is a resident of Los Angeles, California. her picture is reproduced on ELIZABETH STANDISH first married John White. They had seven She is eighty years old. children. Mr. White died and Mrs. White then married Thomas Armor Torrence. They reside in East Liverpool, Ohio. CHARLES STANDI SH married Maud Campbell and they have one child. They reside in Los Angeles, Cal. JENNIE STANDI SH married James Campbell. They are teaching in the Norfolk University of West Virginia. • 66 SCOTT STANDISH is married and located in Oregon . They have six February 22 , 1913. The children, three boys and three girls. Robert Smith, Harry Ma ALICE STANDISH married Dr. Ogden, of East Liverpool, Ohio . ELLA MAY COW A They now reside in Montana and have one son. 16, 1881, to William G have the following child KITTY and HARRIET; we can only mention their names. We have August 26, 1900; Harrie no data. vember 18, 1891 ; and Ra Eliza Jane Cowan WILLIAM STEW A was born July 27, 1825, and died January 7, 1880. Her home was near was married June 25 , 188 Hookstown, Pa., and she was a member of Mill Creek Presbyterian Church . two daughters, Edna an City. Mr. William S. C James Stewart Cowan ROBERT SMITH C was born June 9. 1828, and was married October 5, 1858, to Pluma Merrill ber I, 1864 . Bates of New York. She was born May 20, 1829, and died June 15, 1893, HARRY MARSHAL and Mr. Cowan died December 16, 1901. They were the parents of four ried June 28, 1893, to G children: Louis Albert, Martha Bates, Henry Curtis and Ralph Stewart. an infant, born March 1 May 30, 1899; and Clare LOUIS ALBERT COWAN was born June 26, 1859, and was married January 24, 1883, to Clara Balcorn-Pearsell. She was born March 11, 1860 . JENNIE E. COWA They are residents of Canonsburg, Pa., and Mr. Cowan is an artist. Their family consists of Reginald Guy, born August 1, 1884, and married June 29, 1911; Mabel Ella, born November 27, 1887, and Raymond Stewart, born August 4, 1894, and died October 31, 1895 . WILLI was born January 13 , 18 MARTHA BATES COWAN was born November 16, 1861, and died and Margaret Stewart th June 15, 1862. this page. He served fou HENRY CURTIS COWAN was born October 26, 1863 , and died July 19, 1864 . RALPH STEWART COWAN was born January 29, 1868, and was married August 29, 1899, to Lois Wilma Turner. She was born May 25, 1879 . They reside in Canonsburg and have the following children: Pluma Eliza­ beth, born July 8, 1900; Samuel Stewart, born October 7, 1:)01; and Harry Louis, born May 21, 1904 . m dr Henry Cowan w was born September 29, 1830, and was married September 9, 1857, to Har­ REV . W. G. COWAN M riet Smith. Mr. Cowan died February 2, 1899, and Mrs . Cowan died at Long Branch , Cal. 67 Oregon. They have six February 22, 1913. They had five children: Ella May, William Stewart, Robert Smith, Harry Marshall and Jennie E. (twins). f East Liverpool. Ohio. ELLA MAY COW AN was born July 17, 1858, and was married June 16, 1881. to William Gilliland. They reside at Chester, W. Va. They have the following children: Earnest Stewart, born July 1, 1883, and died n their names. We have August 26, 1900; Harriet Dean, born June 8, 1886; Howard S., born No­ vember 18, 1891; and Ray Cowan, born January 18, 1894. WILLIAM STEWART COWAN was born September 22, 1861. and 880. Her home was near was married June 25, 1885, to Eva Spivey, of Fairview, W. Va. They have reek Presbyterian Church. two daughters, Edna and Millie. Millie married Mr. Wright of Kansas City. Mr. William S. Cowan is in California. an ROBERT SMITH COWAN was born June 21. 1864, and died Septem­ 5, 1858, to Pluma Merrill ber 1, 1864. , and died June 15, 1893, HARRY MARSHALL COWAN was born June 8, 1872, and was mar­ were the parents of four ried June 28, 1893, to Gertrude Elder, of Florence, Pa. Their children­ rtis and Ralph Stewart. an infant, born March 1, 1896; Ella Grace, born February 4, 1897; died May 30, 1899; and Clarence Stewart, born March 1. 1900. 6, 1859, and was married was born March 11 , 1860. JENNIE E. COW AN is a resident of California. owan is an artist. Their 884, and married June 29, Raymond Stewart, born WILLIAM GUY COWAN was born January 13, 1839, and is one of the ten grandchildren of James mber 16, 1861, and died and Margaret Stewart that are still living and his picture is reproduced on this page. He served four years in the Civil war. He is a Methodist min­ r 26, 1863, and died July ister and preaches at Long Branch, Cal. Rev. Cowan has been married three times. He was first nuary 29, 1868, and was married' June 1 , 1868, to Lucia Sutten. She died he was born May 25, 1879. January 11, 1871, and left one son who died at the g children: Pluma Eliza­ age of twenty-one years. His second wife was ctober 7. 1~O 1; and Harry Upheme Miller of Fairview, W. Va. They were married 1874. She died 1904, leaving three chil­ dren: Elizabeth J., Sara and Morre! W. His present wife was Mrs. David Richmond of Kansas, nee Miss eptember 9, 1857, to Har­ REV. W. G. COWAN Martha Chambers of Frankfort Springs. They live . and Mrs. Cowan died at Long Branch, Cal. The three children mentioned above are living. 68 ELIZABETH J. COWAN married Mr. Regno. SARA COWAN married Dr. Lange. The homes of these two families are in Texas. Thus ends the biograp FAMILY of Western Pen We are conscious of many SARA ANN COW AN should be no mistakes. was born June 20, 1841. She is another of the ten grandchildren that we We all the while have have referred to from time to time and we are sorry we don't have her pic­ of people in preserving fa ture. She was married April 25, 1861, to John B. McCready of Hookstown. of this kind would make f, Later they moved to Kansas, where they are engaged in farming. They cidents of actual occurence have two sons, James Harris and Frank. Again, we have been · JAMES HARRIS McCREADY was born January 11, 1862, and was Irish blood and the predo married August 20, 1884, to Mary E. Stewart, daughter of Richard D. and invariably go together. S Matilda Stewart of Hookstown. He is a ranchman, and one of the leading fied with the Presbyterian cattle men of Kansas. They have two children: Edith B., born September them ministers. 10, 1885, and married May 18, 1910, to Archie White, a farmer of Kansas, and Neva M., who was born August 27, 1893 . And finally, after due c our own humble effort is FRANK McCREADY was born May 18, 1874 . He is married and the God speed of the writer has six children, three boys and three girls.

On June 27, 1912, a re' the Imperial Fair Ground meeting of that kind. T were provisions galore and most fastidious. Many of and it will be a memorable Dr. Alexander Stewart Stewart Clan," which is h tory was read by the writer and all agreed that it had 69 mes of these two families Thus ends the biographical and chronological history of the STEWART FAMILY of Western Pennsylvania so far as we have been able to collect. We are conscious of many omissions, and it would be marvelous if there AN should be no mistakes. ten grandchildren that we We all the while have been burdened with the thought of the negligence rry we don't have her pie­ of people in preserving family records. What interesting reading a history . McCready of Hookstown. of this kind would make for future generations if interpersed with pithy in­ gaged in farming. They cidents of actual occurence in the lives of their ancestors. Again, we have been impressed with the frequent infusion of Scotch­ nuary 11, 1862, and was Irish blood and the predomination of the Presbyterian faith, which almost ughter of Richard D. and invariably go together. Scores of the STEWART family have been identi­ an, and one of the leading fied with the Presbyterian Church, many of them elders and a number of Edith B., born September them ministers. hite, a farmer of Kansas, And finally, after due credit for the valuable assistance of many others, our own humble effort is submitted to the friends and casual reader with 874 . He is married and the God speed of the writer.

On June 27, 1912, a reumon of the STEWART FAMILY was held on the Imperial Fair Grounds. The day was all that could be desired for a meeting of that kind. Two hundred people were in attendance and there were provisions galore and of a quality calculated to tickle the palate of the most fastidious. Many of the STEWART FAMILY met for the first time and it will be a memorable day for all who were present. Dr. Alexander Stewart Hunter of Pittsburgh read a poem entitled, "The Stewart Clan," which is hereto appended. A synopsis of the foregoing his­ tory was read by the writer. With this closed the festivities of the occasion and all agreed that it had been a most enjoyable day. 70 THE STEW ART CLAN By A. S. HUNTER And so you want the lyric man To write about the Stewart Clan, To climb up in the family tree, And write in rhyme what he may see . An: I know a little prosody, To I write a little verse, Th But in my genealogy Alli I grade from bad to worse. My sister knows the family tree In branch and bark and wood, But I could never clearly see Why in the world I should. Why one's importance greatly grows (A doughty mm is he) Gr Because the family record shows I He is akin to me. N And still there's something, too, in blood, Fr A sort of friendly feeling, Th And though we all are made of mud, Fr There still comes o'er us stealing It A kind of cheerful friendly glow, A consciousness of kind As soon as ever we may know That we can surely find For the man we meet, a single man - Or To whom we both may trace- That if we try, we surely can Th' Both claim a common race. Though he may be a sorry scrub Ad Id Without much pep or vim I t If we can only truly dub Him relative or kin I We somehow think he's not so bad Of At least he might be worse Ho' Th And though the sketch be rather sad We welcome him of course. So 71 N The Stewarts are a goodly stock Of old and noble line, With character like solid rock­ I'm glad that line is mine. From Scotch and Irish-men of old Descend these gentle folk, And they are apt as I've been told To see or make a joke. There are Stewarts with "w," Stuarts with "u," And I am nothing loth To tell to all as now to you That I descend from both. Grandfather wrote a "w" in Grandmother used a "u" The former way she thought a sin And I believe so too. Grandmother's line descends direct, I value it a lot, Not as my audience would suspect, lood. From Mary. Queen of Scot. The "u" has always held its ground, From "u" the "w" came. It scarcely modifies the sound, And faith, they are the same. Hurrah, hurrah for all the Stewarts, For we are all of kin, Whether you spell it with a "u" Or write a "w" in .

The Guys somehow are counted in And other names a dozen. I don't know how, but Mrs. Linn I think's my second cousin. I don't disguise, I like the Guys Of every age and sex and size Howe'er the kinship comes. There's Daisy Guy, Daisy and I Some years ago were chums, 72 She may resent what I have writ; Ages are not the same, But if they differ quite a bit Should I the fact proclaim?

The Lewises are also kin. Of the c, The Johnstons, too, I guess, McCandlesses somehow come in. Now I again confess That I am short on family lore, To try i And I have little doubt, Some na As I have hinted once before, Would I I'm sure to leave some out. My han Yes, there's another name, I think, There a And doubtless that's not all, And Ji Joined to the Stewarts by unknown link, And Jo The name of James McNall. Among The firs I now revert to earlier times, Her boo When first they came this way . But the I fain would sing in flowing rhymes, Is Mam These Stewarts of earlier day. Sweet There was Richard Stewart, my mother's sire, And Thomas Stewart, his brother, And big John Stewart of this same shire, And possibly another. To come some generations down, Among those whom I like, Are Mattie with her new white gown And Amanda out the pike. Of put But then the Stewarts that I know best, Throu From Richard are descended, Where And thoug~· we're scattered east and west, In qua Our friendship's never ended. They There was Uncle Dick and Uncle John And J' And Uncle James still lingers. Like J May his pathway keep right on, His ca Still cleared by angel fingers . 73 long remember Uncle James, I speak with veneration, My reverence he justly claims, Last of his generation.

Of the contemporary crew Who are my nearest kin, I think I know them through and through, And I shall now begin To try if I cannot recall Some names and times and places. Would I could picture to you all My handsome cousins' faces. There are two Mames, two Harrys too, And Jim and Frank and Nan, And John, whose name is nothing new Among the Stewart clan. The first Mame's in the Golden West, Her books much fame have brought her, But the Mamie I know best Is Mamie, Richard's daughter. Sweet Mamie with the golden hair, 's sire, Companion of my youth, Who, just as good as she was fair. Knew naught but simple truth. John Stewart is sure to wealth amass, Frank sells diamonds black, The elder Harry deals in gas And also has a knack Of putting holes deep in the ground, t, Through sand and stone and clay, Where fountains of rich oil are found est, In quantities that pay. The younger Harry undertakes, And Jim still tills the land, Like John, he makes but few mistakes­ His cattle beat the band. 74 And now my queer rhyme I shall finish in time, We're glad we're together This beautiful weather, All nature's in tune This beautiful June, And we should be gay, As I'm sure that we may; With the Stewarts all around, On benches or ground. With good cheer everywhere, Oh, what is so rare When all nature's in tune, As a bright day in June! I'm glad that I came, I'm sure you're the same, May you all prosper well, In all virtue excell, And not work too hard, Is the wish of your bard. I say, long live my friends, And so my rhyme ends. - U:he funeral of Joa B. Stewart -Will tahe place from the ffi. E. lthurch, ffionoa~, ffia~ 20, 1889, at 3 o'cloch. Frienos of the famil~ are inuiteo.