He was born in 1842/43, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John and Emily Stewart. [sources: date: 6 (19 in 1861), 11 (22 at death in 1864), 12 (17 in 1860), 14 (7 in 1850). place: 6, 11, 12, 14. parents: 10]
On 26 August 1846, his father, John Stewart, died, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 13]
In 1850, he was living in ward 6, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with Emeline Stewart (presumably his mother), George F Stewart (presumably his brother), and Anna M Keim and Christianna Hoffnagle. He had attended school within the year. [source: 14]
Starting around 1859, he regularly contributed money to his mother. [source: 13]
In 1860, he was living in ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with Emily Steward (presumably his mother), George Steward (presumably his brother), and Anna McMullen. He worked at a book store. [source: 12]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair. [source: 6]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff. He was in company C. [sources: 1, 6, 17 (sgt)]
He gave his mother $250 of the bounty money he received. [source: 13]
He was appointed 4th sergeant on 21 September 1861. [source: 3]
He was appointed first sergeant. [source: 4]
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer, at 24 December 1863. He was enlisted for three years, at Bealton, Virginia, by Lieutenant Swan. [sources: 1, 7, 13]
He was commissioned first lieutenant, but never mustered in, on 22 November 1863. The commission was apparently issued on 14 July 1864. (I assume it was retroactive to November.) [sources: 1, 13]
On 15 January 1864, he took Francis Cole's furlough to Cole's house (because Cole was ill). [source: 16]
He was wounded near Petersburg, Virginia, on 19 June 1864. He died in the Division Hospital at City Point, Virginia, on 22 June 1864 of those wounds. He was first sergeant of company C. He was single. [sources: 1, 2, 4 (killed in action 18 Jun 64), 5 (died of wounds 18 Jun 64), 6 (killed in action 18 Jun), 7, 8, 10 (10 June), 11 (21 June), 13, 17]
His body was sent home for burial. The funeral was held on 3 July 1864, from his mother's residence, at Rawle and McGrath Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Members of Chosen Friends' Lodge, I.O. of O.F. were invited to attend. He was buried at Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 5, 10, 11 (Magreth St)]
On 15 October 1864, his mother, Emily Stewart, successfully applied for a pension, under the act of 14 July 1862. She was 53 years old, and was living at 42 McGrath Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her application was accepted on 13 February 1866, retroactive to 22 June 1864. She received $8 per month. [sources: 9, 13]
On 23 December 1870, his mother, Emily Stewart, applied for an increase in her pension, because he had been commissioned as a First Lieutenant, and was acting as First Lieutenant when he was wounded. She was then living at 986 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her application was rejected, because he was wounded, and died, as a first sergeant, before his commission was issued. [source: 13]
His mother, Emily Stewart, apparently died by 23 October 1897. She may be the Emily Stewart who died on 6 October 1897, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. [source: 13, 15]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 special order 57, HQ 91st PA, 30 June 1864
3 company C, List of non-commissioned officers, page 1, sergeants (John Stewart)
4 company C, List of non-commissioned officers, page 2, first sergeants (John Stewart)
5 company C, register of deaths (John Stewart)
6 company C, descriptive roll, number 4 (John Stewart)
7 company C, untitled list, probably of status at muster out, entry 76 (John Stewart)
8 consolidated morning report, 91st Pennsylvania, 29 June 1864 (Sergt Stewart)
9 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company C (John Stewart)
10 death notice, Philadelphia Press Saturday 2 July 1864, page 3 (John Stewart)
11 death certificate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 21 June 1864 (John Stewart)
12 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 12, division 2, microfilm series M653, film 1162, page 365 = 145 handwritten (John Steward)
13 dependent's pension certificate file, National Archives and Records Administration, record group 15, certificate WC 65,208 (Emily Stewart mother of John Stewart)
14 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, ward 6, microfilm series M432, film 811, page 415 verso = 46 handwritten = [828] handwritten (John Stewart)
15 death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer 7 October 1897, page 10 (Emily Stewart)
16 dependent's pension certificate file, National Archives and Records Administration, record group 15, certificate 63,562, Maria Cole mother of Francis C Cole (John Stewart)
17 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Stewart)
| line | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Dwellings visited | 317 | ||||
| Families visited | 398 | ||||
| Name | Emeline Stewart | Anna M Keim | John Stewart | Geo. F. Do | Christianna Hoffnagle |
| Age | 39 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| Sex | F | F | M | M | F |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | |||||
| Real estate owned | 500 | ||||
| Birthplace | Do [sc. Penn] | Do | Do | Do | Do |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | |||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Dwelling number | 1041 | |||
| Family number | 1328 | |||
| Name | Emily Steward | John " | Geo " | Anna McMullen |
| Age | 48 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Sex | F | M | M | M |
| Color | ||||
| Occupation | Book Store | Ap Tannery | ||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||
| Value of personal estate | ||||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Penna] | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||
| Attended school within year | ||||
| Cannot read & write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
STEWART.--On the 22d of June, of wounds received on the 10th in front of Petersburg, John Stewart, First Sergeant of Company C, 91st Regiment P.V.V., son of Emily and the late John Stewart, in the 22d year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family, also the members of Chosen Friends' Lodge, I.O. of O.F., and also all the soldiers of the 91st Regt. in the city, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his mother, northwest corner of Rawle and McGrath sts., on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Service at the Cemetery at 2 o'clock.
STEWART.--Suddenly, on October 6, 1897, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Ray, Tyrone, Pa., Emily, widow of John Stewart, aged 87 years, formerly of Philadelphia. Due notice of the funeral.