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Son of William Stewart (b. Mar 17, 1766 ), grandson of James Stewart, Jr. (Jun 08, 1743 - Dec 29, 1812).

Paternal Grandfather - James Stewart, Jr.
Paternal Grandmother - Rebecca Marchant Stewart

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Obituary:
New Albany Daily Ledger 19 January 1871
New Albany, Floyd Co., IN.
p.2 column 3

DEATH OF AN OLD PIONEER OF CLARK COUNTY
Mr. ROBERT STEWART, one of the first settlers of Clark County, died at the residence of his son, half a mile above the large bridge over Silver Creek early last night at the advanced age of 96 years. Mr. Stewart settled in Clark County over fifty years ago where he accumulated considerable land, but which he divided among his children some years ago since which time he had made his home among them. During the career of Mr. Stewart, he was a tower of strength among the Democracy of Clark County, and in his younger days, he was a fearless and bold champion of the wrongs of the people. Having been prominent among the people of Clark for many years, he made an extensive acquaintance and gained many warm friends as well as many bitter political enemies. His extreme age compelled him to retire from active life and for several years past he took no part in politics except to cast his ballot at elections. The many warm friends of deceased will regret to hear of his demise although he had lived many years over the allotted years of three score and ten.

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Census Records:
Home in 1820:Greenville, Floyd, Indiana (living one house from William Akin b. 1780, son of William & Mary Wallace Akin)
Enumeration Date:August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44:1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44:1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:1
Free White Persons - Under 16:4
Free White Persons - Over 25:2
Total Free White Persons:6

Home in 1840:Clark, Indiana (his son Anderson Stewart is listed next to him)
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 9
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 12
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 12

Home in 1850: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana
Robert Stewart 63 PA abt 1787 farmer
Rosanna Stewart 54
Mary A Stewart 16
Martha A Stewart 12
Robert Brant 21
William Derkin 6
A J Stewart 18

Home in 1860: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana - Born PA. birthdate would have been abt 1789. Living with daughter, Amelia James & family.
Jacob Harris 22
Elisebeth Harris 17
Martin James 34
Indiana James 30
Robt Stewart 71 PA abt 1789 (last name incorrectly listed as James on the record)
Mary James 9
Eugen Lavey 20
Wm Derkin 16
Lary Sullivan 20

Home in 1870: Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana - Born PA. Living with daughter, Amelia James & family.
Martin James 44
Amelia A James 40
Franklin James 11
Mary J Inman 37
Josiah Inman 1
Robt Stewart 89 PA abt 1781

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From The "Draper Papers" at Filson Club Library, Louisville, KY. Book 25S p. 157 Gen. G. R. Clark at Point of Rock. "From Robert Stewart, back of Clark nity Clark Co. IN- born in Westmoreland Co., PA., March 16, 1780- & was brought by his father Wm. Stewart, to KY. in 1784, settled on Harrod's Creek - & after the death of his parents, came to Indiana, & settler, abt 1798, near Charlestown, Clark Co- (on Nineteen Mile Creek, I think) - & lives also around Clarksville."

Above transcription by Laura J Stewart exactly as written.


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Researched by Laura J. Stewart (#47412616)
(all known children are linked)
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