This charming portrait shows the Stewart children of Kingston, Mercer County, New Jersey, in 1930. Written on the back: Thomas - 19 months, Benj - 6 and 1/2 years, Evelyn - 10 1/2 years. We have two versions of this photograph, but I like this one best since Benjamin Richard "Dick" Stewart is turning towards … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Stewart Clan of NJ, PA, and MD
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Sunday’s Obituary – Hazel May Stewart Herrman (1894-1995)
Hazel May Stewart Herrman's obituary, as published in The Princeton Packet, Princeton, New Jersey, Tuesday, September 12, 1995. Hazel May was the daughter of Benjamin and Olive Albert Stewart. The Albert family was from York Haven, York County, PA. Hazel's mother tragically died by drowning in York Haven (family lore is that Olive was murdered) … Continue reading Sunday’s Obituary – Hazel May Stewart Herrman (1894-1995)
Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery
This photograph shows Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) with his grandson, Thomas Calvin Stewart, on 6 June 1932 in their Kingston, New Jersey yard. Benjamin looks plumb worn out, but he was only 65 years old. He died the next month on the 16th of July. His death record stated the cause was stomach cancer. Tom, … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery