John STEWART
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"Stewart Clan Magazine," (Vol. 1-10) June 1929, Vol. VII, No. 12, pp. 134-135
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Served in Revolutionary War from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, DAR #109558
Will dated: 14 Oct 1796; Will Proved: 27 Aug 1817
Lack Twp is near McCoysville PA.
John Stewart of Lack Township, lived near McCoysville PA - appointed Justice of
the Peace on April 1, 1778. On a delegation of four prominent citizens
to secure the organization of Mifflin County, PA.; County Trustee;
appointed to meet the disaffected in the Bryson riots of 1791.
Associate judge of the Court of Common Pleas;
(Excerpt from the book "Col George S. Stewart and Margaret Harris, his wife,
their ancestors and descendants by Robert Stewart D.D.L.L.D. 1907).
Probably the private of that name mentioned in Capt. John Hamilton's company Chester Co., PA. Militia, during the Revolutionary War. Named executor of his father's will.
After marrying Mary Bell, they moved to Butler County in about 1806.
In 1820, he moved to Harrison County, OH., where
he lived until his death. He and his wife are buried at Cadiz, OH. They had
at least one son.
He married Mrs. John Stewart Abt 1750 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania . Mrs. John Stewart was born at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Abt 1730 .
They were the parents of 7
children:
William Stewart
born Abt 1751.
Joseph Steuart
born 17 Feb 1755.
Elizabeth Stewart
born Nov 1758.
John Stewart
born Abt 1760.
Elinor Stewart
born Abt 1762.
Jane Stewart
born Abt 1764.
Stewart
born Abt 1766.
John Stewart died 1815 at Lack Twp, Juniata, Pennsylvania .