Isaac Stewart closed his eyes to this world Thursday evening
Feb. 3, 1916, at 9:15 o'clock at the home of his son, Nathan
Stewart, the cause of his death being pneumonia. He had been
in poor health for a number of years, suffering from asthma
Isaac Newton Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Munson
Stewart, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, July 24,
1845, being at the time of his death, seventy-one years, six
months and nine days. He grew to young manhood in Indiana
going from there to Missouri. On Feb 25, 1872, he was united in
marriage to Elizabeth Jane Johnson at Montrose, MO. They
resided in Missouri for a number of years. Six children were born
to this union, one daughter dying in infancy.
He is survived by the widow, five sons and one sister, Mrs. Will
(Luisa) Saunders, of Tecumseh. The sons are Munson, of Page,
William and Amos of Graf, and Clarence of Tecumseh.
Mr. Stewart moved to Nebraska thirty-one years ago and he
suffered the hardships of pioneer days.
A number of years ago he united with the Primitive Baptist Church
at Cheney, NE where he retained his membership.
He was a devoted husband and father and his many deeds of kindness
live in the memory of his family, neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held at the home of his son, Nathan,
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
being conducted the Rev. Krause, pastor of the Hamburg,
Iowa Primitive Baptist Church.
Internment was in the Spring Creek Cemetery.