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Nelson Fletcher Steward 1858–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 December 1858

Birth Location: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 7 November 1938

Death Location: Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America

Father: Alanson Sr

Mother: Melinda Welter

Spouse(s): Mary Fader

Children(s): Rena Kieser, Ray Steward, Libbie Steward, Agnes Steward, Earnest Steward, Rose Stewart, Leon Stewart, Dora Shepardson, Ella Arthur

The story of Nelson Fletcher Steward began in 1858 in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1860, Nelson Fletcher Steward resided in Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Nelson Fletcher Steward resided in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. Nelson Fletcher Steward married Mary Katherine Fader, and had children including Agnes Steward, Dora M Shepardson, Earnest Steward, Ella Salena Arthur, Leon Stewart, Libbie Birdina Steward, Ray Steward, Rena Belle Kieser, Rose Stewart. Nelson Fletcher Steward passed away in 1938 in Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Nelson Fletcher Steward began in 1858 in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Nelson Fletcher Steward resided in Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Nelson Fletcher Steward resided in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • Nelson Fletcher Steward married Mary Katherine Fader, and had children including Agnes Steward, Dora M Shepardson, Earnest Steward, Ella Salena Arthur, Leon Stewart, Libbie Birdina Steward, Ray Steward, Rena Belle Kieser, Rose Stewart.
  • Nelson Fletcher Steward passed away in 1938 in Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alanson Sr
1833–1907
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Melinda Welter
1833–1909
Birth Location: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Fader
1858–1951
Birth Location: Canada
MF

Children(s)

Rena Kieser
1884–1961
Birth Location: Winnebago, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
RK
Ray Steward
1886–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
RS
Libbie Steward
1889–1979
Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
LS
Agnes Steward
1890–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
AS
Earnest Steward
1895–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
ES
Rose Stewart
1885–
Birth Location: Illinois
RS
Leon Stewart
1903–
Birth Location: South Dakota
LS
Dora Shepardson
1882–1902
Birth Location: Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
DS
Ella Arthur
1885–1954
Birth Location: –
EA

Nelson Steward's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Steward
1858–1938
Birth Place: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Alanson Goodnough Steward Sr
1833–1907
Ontario, Canada
Melinda Welter
1833–1909
Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John (Delos) Welter
1802–1879
Yarmouth Tp, Elgin, Upper Canada
Christina Bastedo
1809–1889
Niagara Falls, ONT, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Johann Welther
1771–1855
Anna Hendershot
1777–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Walter
1724–1788
Anna Volck
1739–1830

Nelson Steward's Descendants

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Nelson (Fletcher) Steward (16 December 1858–7 November 1938) m. Mary (Katherine) Fader (Apr 1858–5 March 1951)
  1. 1. Rena (Belle) Kieser 1884–1961
  2. 2. Ray Steward 1886–
  3. 3. Libbie (Birdina) Steward 1889–1979 m. Edwin (Nelson) Hopkins 1886–1959
    1. 1. Donald (Nelson) Hopkins 1918–1997 m. Alice (E.) Hopkins 1922–2017
      1. 1. Janet (Louise) Hopkins 1944–2006
    2. 2. Raymond (Edward) Hopkins 1909–1997
    3. 3. Mary (Lucile) Ferguson 1914–2008
  4. 4. Agnes Steward 1890–
  5. 5. Earnest Steward 1895–
  6. 6. Rose Stewart 1885–
  7. 7. Leon Stewart 1903–
  8. 8. Dora (M) Shepardson 1882–1902
  9. 9. Ella (Salena) Arthur 1885–1954

Nelson Steward's Timeline

8 Records

1858
16 December 1858
Birth of Nelson Fletcher Steward in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 2
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Bristol, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
Bristol, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Nelson Fletcher Steward resided here in Castlewood, Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota, USA
Castlewood, Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota, USA
1938
7 November 1938
Age 80
Death of Nelson Fletcher Steward in Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America
Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 December 1858
    Event Place: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1714; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341958
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 355; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0127
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 355; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0127

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bristol, Aurora, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Aurora, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1714; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Castlewood, Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Castlewood, Hamlin, South Dakota; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341958

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 November 1938
    Event Place: Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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