Son of John Wilborn Stewart and Lydia Allen, who were part of Stephen F. Austin's second wave of colonists. Was born where present-day Houston is back when Texas was a wild, untamed land owned by Mexico. Grew up in Washington Co. near Independence and attended Independence Baptist Church, which is where R.E.B. Baylor and Sam Houston were members as well. He and other relatives moved to Brazos Co. in 1856 on the John W. Stewart league, which was land willed to he, his brother, and sister. They soon established the Cedar Creek, Tryon, and Reliance communities. Enlisted in the Civil War in 1861 to become part of the Texas Lancers Volunteers. He died while visiting his friend, Jackson Conway. Like his mother, he lived to see Texas under four flags and three different governments.

MR. WATT A. STEWART DEAD
Oldest Native Born Texan Residing In Brazos County Passed Away. Mr. Watt A. Stewart, or "Uncle Watt," as he was loving called by his host of friends, has passed away and in his going one of the old landmarks of Texas, and more especially of Brazos county, has been removed. He had been ill but a short time, being taken on Saturday night, and sank rapidly, the end coming peacefully at 10:30 Sunday night. It could not in reality be called an illness, but only a coming to the end of the way. The machinery of life was worn out, the house in which his immortal soul resided had tumbled down and it was necessary for him to move out. "Uncle Watt" was a native Texan, born in Harrisburg. Harris county, August 22. 1831, making him lack only a few months of being eighty years of age. He was reared In Washington county and came to Brazos county to make it his permanent home In 1880, though he had spent much time here while he resided in Washington county. He enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest native born Texan residing In Brazos county and was among the oldest in the state. He was a good man and Christian, and a gentleman of the old Southern type. True to himself, true to his neighbors and friends, he possessed the confidence, the love and esteem of all in a marked degree. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church at Reliance and of Kurten lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. He was as brave and true a soldier as ever bore arms in defense of the `Lost Cause" and served with distinction throughout the four years of the fearful struggle. He did his part in life nobly and bequeaths to his son the glorious heritage of a good name. He is survived by one son. Mr. J. R. Stewart. of Reliance and to him and the other relatives the profound sympathy of the entire community is extended. He was laid to rest at Reliance at 4 o'clock this afternoon with Masonic honors. The obsequies were under the auspices of Kurten Lodge, A. P. & A. M. assisted by visiting members of Brazos Union Lodge No. 229 of this city. -May 8, 1911 Bryan Eagle jE