Wilbur J. Stewart

1837 - 1912  (75 years)

• Name	Wilbur J. Stewart
  Birth	26 Jan 1837	Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	10 May 1912	Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA
  Notes	Stewart, Wilber, of New England ancestry, was born in Richland January 26, 1838, a grandson of Eathol Stewart, of New England, who died in this county aged ninety-two years, and a son of Joel, who was born in Vermont and died in Oswego county aged ninety years. Joel married Betsey White, a native of Vermont, who is now living, aged seventy-two years, and their children are Gilbert, Orin, Wilber, Sallie, Harriet, Milton, Ellen; of whom Orin, Milton, Sallie and Harriet are deceased. The grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. Our subject was educated in the public schools, and has always followed farming and dairying. July 14, 1862, he married Julia, daughter of Simeon K. and Tamer (Town) Eaton of Oneida county, and they have had these children: Mary, Fred, Pearl, Millie, Celia, Joel; of whom Fred and Celia are deceased. Albert, a brother of Mrs. Stewart, was killed in the battle of Gettysburg. Source: Landmarks of oswego Wilbur Stewart, an aged resident of this village, passed away early Saturday morning, after having suffered a severe shock the preceding Monday. He was born in Sandy Creek but had spent the latter part of his life at his home here in Richland. The funeral was held at the house Sunday. Rev. Rogers of Pulaski officiating. Interment in our village cemetery. Source: Sandy Creek News May 16 1912 Wilbur Joel Stewart Wilber J. Stewart was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stewart, of this village, died May 10. He was born in the town of Sandy Creek. He was one of a family of eight children, two of whom survive, James G., of Richland and Mrs. Charles Clark, of Pulaski. A little more than fifty years ago he was united in marriage with Juliette Eaton, who has been his faithful companion all these years. He has been in poor health most of his life since a young man yet he bore it with patience and fortitude. He was sunny hearted and no place on earth was so dear as his home. To the union six children were born of whom four are living, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Secor of Syracuse, Pearl of Richland and Joel of Pulaski. His funeral was largely attended at the home, Sunday May 12, Rev. E. A. Rogers, of Pulaski, officiating, speaking conforting words to the family and friends. Burial at Richland. Source: Sandy Creek News May 22 1912
  Person ID	I18735	OurNorthernRoots
  Last Modified	22 Oct 2012

  
  

  Father	Joel Weaver Stewart,   b. 2 Feb 1804, Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA d. 2 Mar 1894, Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA (Age 90 years)
  Mother	Betsey Jane White,   b. 30 Mar 1811, Vermont, USA d. 12 Jan 1898, Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F4994	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 26 Jan 1837 - Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA Death - 10 May 1912 - Richland, Oswego Co., New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth