Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-01-04
Golden Wedding.

!. Golden Wedding.
On Wednesday, December Goth, one Of thos
rare and pleasant events which can come hu
once in anr life, and which is setn by but few
was enjoyed at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Stewart on lac National rOad, three mile
east of this y.ase. 1t WAS the iitieth annivci
sary of tE.ir arria.e-thsir golden Wedding
day-and the happy cOui,le entertained AID re
ceived the congratulations of their children
grandchildren ard friSIds.
Mr. John Stewart is of Scotch Irish descent
He was born Sept. 1t, lSU6, ncar Uadlz, Har
rison county, Ohio, but has resided near lhi:
place for over sixty years. His father dicC
during the war of 1872, at Detroit, Mich, lc&v-
ing behind him young wife and four small
| children. His mother, soon after her husband
death, removed to Wheeling township, Belmont
county, where she resided, providing for mel
children till they in turn cared for her, until
! her DEATH. Thus, early in life, was Mr.. Stew
art thrown upon tine world dependant upon his
own resources. Always active and energetic,
| he was ncTcr without employment, and Ter u
number of wears previous to his marriage, lived
with tic Llnily of Major Solomon Bentley,
where he known one who always led,
n, yer followed, in the exciting contests SO
often Witnessed IN the clearings and harvest
| delds o. pioneer times. During these years be
formed that character OF sterling worth for
which he has always been noted.
December 2G,h, Io3:., he was united in nar-
ria5e, by Rev. Jacob Cr,lrI, 10 Miss Ann Bell,
Oldest GGu-,hte Of Major John Bell, OF Union
town, Ohio, and who was officer in the same
regiment Mr.. Stewart fit i.r. Their we'd
ding trip n.ade on horseback to the home
Of friends In irginia, and was accompanied
with the festivities usual on such occasions
They settled on what is now known as the Nor
riSon nursery farm, their first house beins log
cabin uf one room in Inc woods. Here they
resided for Il few Years, hen Mir. Stewart pur-
chased the Wallace farm, near w heeiing VAL
ley, TO which he removed. and where all their
children were born, except the Oldest. Here
Mr.. S. lived and prospered until the spring OF
SIS, when he purchased and removed TO the
farm which he nov resides, three miles east
OF this place.
Mr. S early connected with the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian church, and in 1888 was
ordained and installed ruling elder IN the ST.
Clairsville, now United PresbyteTIan, consre-
cation, which Office he continues 10 exercise al
the present time. A man of broad and liberal
views, not hedged in by the narrow lane of pre-
judice when convinced of the rightfulness of
any movement, was ever ready to extend his
help by,,his influence and with his means. He
has always been, and still is, liberal supporter
of the gospel, and contributor TO the various
branches of the church. Politically, Mr.. ).
was early identified with the anti-siavery move
ment, and, with his brother William, among
the first to vote the Republican ticket in this
township. He has ever since and continues to
be identified with the Republican party.
Mrs. Stewart is of Scotch descent. She was
born November %, 1873, near Uniontown,
Belmont county, Ohio. She is the oldest Of
large family, many of whom are well-knoWn
citizens of this community. Her father, John
Bell, died number of years ago. Her mother
died not long since, at the age of eighty-One,
mourned by large circle of friends. Mrs. s.,
at the time of her marriage, was connected with
the Crab ApIle Presbyterian church. She
connected with her husband at st. Clairsville,
of which congregation she is still useful MEM
Der. In giving her heart and hand to her hus-
band, she gave them in deed and not in word
only. ard for fifty years has been to him, in JOY
and in sorrow, faithful and loving wife, and
TO their children kind and affectionate mother,
and in her life verifying the truth Of the saying,
"ln all the language there are not found words
golden enough to gild the name of woman"
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart have had born to them
nine children. Two of the eldest son and
daughter, died in infancy of scarlet fever, with
in few days of each other. THUS early in life
were these parents called to pass through the
waters of affiiction-thus early were they disci-
plined for their future life, and thus early were
they bound with the golden cords of remem-
brance to their home above. Seven children
are living-four sons and three daughters-all
of whom, with the exception of the youngest
son, are married. John E., the oldest, receiy-
ed part of his education at Franklin College.
For several years he taught school during the
winter, and worked on the farm i'll the summer.
He was married to Mary j., daughter of Chris
topher Hinkle, Esq. In the spring of '64 he
responded to the Presidents urgent call for
troops, and as a non-commissioned officer,
served in Co. E, 10 regiment, o. n. e., during
its term of service. He now resides on his
farm adjoining that of his fathers. Rev. R. B.,
graduated at Franklin College in the class OF
SO. . For a year or more he taught school, at
the same time preparing to enter the Theo-
logian Seminary, when i'll the summer of 'Gl he
laid aside the students garb and put on that Of
the soldier, giving his help to his country in
putting down the rebellion. He volunteered in
Co. E, 18th o. V. l., and for nearly five years
followed the fortunes of that gallant regiment
in the camp, in the march and battlefield, par
ticipating in all its many engagements-sOmel
of the most notable being Shiloh, Stone River,
Chicamauga, the memorable charge on Mission
Ridge, Franklin, Nashville, and many Others.
He was never absent from his regiment until
transferred for duty to the headquarters of his
corps-the 4th. He was mustered out of ser
vice in December, 1865. Returning home he
resumed his studies and entered the ministry
of the U. P. church. H. was married to Miss
Anna Mccall, daughter of Hon. Hugh Mccall,
of Caledonia, N. Y, and now resides at Chsri-
ton, Iowa. Jane A. lived with his parents till
the summer of 80, when, at the age of eighteen,
like his brothers, he volunteered in the armies
of the union. He enlisted in Co. B, 98th O.V.
l., and with it participated in its many battles,
Perryville, Kenesau Mountain, Chicamauga, the
siege of Atlanta, and many others. After the
capture of Atlanta, he was assigned to duty on
the escort of Gen. j. C. Davis, commanding
l4th army corps, and marched with Sherman to
the sea; participated in the grand reunion at
Washington, d. c., and was mustered out of
service in June, 1865. After his return from
the army he attended the Normal College at
Hopedale, Ohio. Hew married to Miss Kate
Johnston, daughter of Rev. J. B. Johnston, D.
D., and now resides on the farm with his parents.
Maggie J., the oldest daughter, was educated at
Washington Seminary, Washington, Pa. She
was married to David r. Johnston, NJ. D., and
soon after their union sailed with him to Egypt,
where her husband labored as a medical mis-
sionary under the DIRECTION of the U. P. board
of F. M. The DR.. also was president of the
Training College at Osiont, Upper Egypt, They
labOred there for nearly eight years, when they
returned to America. The DR.. and his wife
now reside at Aledo, Ill, where he is success
fully engaged in the practice of his profession.
Annie R. also attended Washington Female
Seminary She was rriad in '65 n pa.,
E. Wade, of Pa. Her husband entered the
army when at college. He was twice wounded
at the battle of Fair Oaks, and disabled for
.nrrna A ftar his rannI.nrI. hu rarurnni