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James Ratliff Steward 1874–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 December 1874

Birth Location: Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 9 December 1928

Death Location: Crawford County, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Steward

Mother: Johanna Johnson

Spouse(s): Lou Thomas

Children(s): Augusta Steward, Cathaline Steward, Mary Steward, James Jr., Martha Steward, Louis Steward, Sedric Steward

The story of James Ratliff Steward began in 1874 in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA. In 1880, James Ratliff Steward resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, James Ratliff Steward resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas. James Ratliff Steward married Lou Ella Thomas, and had children including Augusta Gussie Steward, Cathaline Steward, James Richard Steward Jr, Louis Steward, Martha Mattie Bly Steward, Mary Steward, Sedric Steward. James Ratliff Steward passed away in 1928 in Crawford County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Ratliff Steward began in 1874 in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1880, James Ratliff Steward resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, James Ratliff Steward resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas.
  • James Ratliff Steward married Lou Ella Thomas, and had children including Augusta Gussie Steward, Cathaline Steward, James Richard Steward Jr, Louis Steward, Martha Mattie Bly Steward, Mary Steward, Sedric Steward.
  • James Ratliff Steward passed away in 1928 in Crawford County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Steward
1845–1935
Birth Location: Landcaster, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
WS
Johanna Johnson
1847–1930
Birth Location: Landcaster, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
JJ

Spouses(s)

Lou Thomas
1880–1968
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LT

Children(s)

Augusta Steward
1919–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
AS
Cathaline Steward
1914–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
CS
Mary Steward
1913–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
MS
James Jr.
1912–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
JJ
Martha Steward
1909–1978
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
MS
Louis Steward
1907–1986
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
LS
Sedric Steward
1901–1978
Birth Location: Marlow, Oklahoma, USA
SS

James Steward's Ancestors

Self
James Steward
1874–1928
Birth Place: Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Thompson Steward
1845–1935
Landcaster, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Johanna Johnson
1847–1930
Landcaster, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Harvey (B.) Steward
1818–1873
New York, USA
Delilah Ratliff
1820–1845
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Steward's Descendants

1.
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James (Ratliff) Steward (22 December 1874–9 December 1928) m. Lou (Ella) Thomas (14 July 1880–15 Octobwe 1968)
  1. 1. Augusta ("Gussie") Steward 1919–
  2. 2. Cathaline Steward 1914–
  3. 3. Mary Steward 1913–
  4. 4. James (Richard Steward) Jr. 1912–
  5. 5. Martha ("Mattie" Bly) Steward 1909–1978
  6. 6. Louis Steward 1907–1986
  7. 7. Sedric Steward 1901–1978 m. Tommie (Itasca "Aunt Tacky") Henson 1904–2009
    1. 1. Mary (Pauline) Steward 1928–2018 m. George (Albert) Lorah 1917–1981
    2. 2. Billy (Leon) Steward 1925–2005 m. Bonnie (Rose) Enoch 1927–2011

James Steward's Timeline

10 Records

1874
22 December 1874
Birth of James Ratliff Steward in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas
Alma, Crawford, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 36
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma
Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Crawford, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1928
9 December 1928
Age 54
Death of James Ratliff Steward in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1940
1 April 1940
Age 66
James Ratliff Steward resided here in Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 December 1874
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3334; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 69-24
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 262; Image: 1035.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: 1932; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 441.0; FHL microfilm: 2341666
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Crawford; Roll: 1522839
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: 42; Family History Film: 1254042; Page: 552D; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 0046.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: T623_56; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 47.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 243; Image: 609.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: 42; Family History Film: 1254042; Page: 552D; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 0046.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: T623_56; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 47.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 243; Image: 609.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Crawford; Roll: 1522839

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 262; Image: 1035.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: 1932; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 441.0; FHL microfilm: 2341666

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3334; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 69-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 April 1940
    Event Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3334; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 69-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 December 1928
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crawford County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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