I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as James STEWART which was
taken
at the Weller Studio in Palmyra, Wisconsin. The photograph appears to have
been taken in the 1870's with James likely in his 20's at the time it was
taken. Based on limited research I believe that this is a photograph of
James A. STEWART b. 28 May 1845 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to parents George
STEWART (b. 1817 in Sligo, Ireland) and Roxana Abigail BEACH (b. 1817 from
the Bahamas).
James married Julia A. CAREY (b. 2 Feb 1849 in New York, NY) on 1 Nov 1866
in Jefferson, WI and together they had 8 children including, Ella Mabel
"Belle"; Hattie M.; George Mark; Irvin Lewis; Lenore B.; Elmer J.; Chester
R.; and Harry C. STEWART all born between 1869 and 1886 in Jefferson City
and River Falls, WI. James died 10 May 1918 in River Falls, WI.
Census records provide the following information:
1870 census of Farmington, WI:
James STEWART, age 25, a Farmer, born NJ
Julia STEWART, age 21, Keeps House, born NY
Belle STEWART, age 2, born WI
Hattie STEWART, age 1 month, born WI
Mary MELCHEN, age 16, a Domestic Servant, born WI
Jerry WILLIAMS, age 36, a Farm Laborer, born NY
Charles STEWART, age 17, a Farm Laborer, born NJ
1880 census of River Falls, WI:
James STEWART, age 35, a Farmer, born NJ, parents born Ireland/West Indies
Julia STEWART, wife, age 32, Keeping House, born NY, parents born Ireland
Ella Mabell STEWART, dau, age 12, at School, born WI
Hattie Maud STEWART, dau, age 9, at School, born WI
George Mark STEWART, son, age 7, at School, born WI
Louis Irvin STEWART, son, age 4, at Home, born WI
Lenore Blanche STEWART, dau, age 2, at Home, born WI
1900 census of River Falls, WI:
James STEWART, age 57, born May 1843, married 33 years, born NJ, parents
born Ireland/Hawi, a Farmer
Julia STEWART, wife, age 51, born Mar 1849, married 33 years, 8 children/8
living, born NY, parents born Ireland
Irving STEWART, son, age 24, born July 1876, born WI, a Logger
Nora B. STEWART, dau, age 22, born Dec 1877, born WI, at School
Elmer J. STEWART, son, age 19, born Nov 1880, born WI, at School
Chester R. STEWART, son, age 17, born Jan 1883, born WI, at School
Harry C. STEWART, son, age 13, born Aug 1886, born WI, at School
1910 census of River Falls Township, WI:
James A. STEWART, age 65, married 43 years, born NJ, parents born
Ireland/England, a Farmer
Julia A. STEWART, wife, age 61, married 43 years, 9 children/8 living, born
NY, parents born Ireland
Chester STEWART, son, age 27, born WI, a Home Farm Laborer
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old
photograph can be returned to the care of the family. If you are a member
of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley