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Thomas John Steward 1808–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Jan 1889

Death Location: Nashville Tenn.

Father: Capt. Steward

Mother: Mary Clay

Spouse(s): Cynthia Bird

Children(s): Levi Stewart, Martha Stewart, Edward Stewart, Leander Stewart, Noah Stewart, Levi Stewart, Phoebe Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, James Stewart

In 1808, Thomas John Steward entered the world in cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA, born to Capt Ralph Steward And Mary Clay. In 1830, Thomas John Steward resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA. Thomas John Steward married Cynthia Susanna Bird, and had children including Edward H Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, James Stewart, Leander Stewart, Levi Stewart, Martha Jane Stewart, Noah Henry Stewart, Phoebe C Stewart, Samuel R Stewart. Thomas John Steward passed away in 1889 in Nashville Tenn..

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Biography

  • In 1808, Thomas John Steward entered the world in cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA, born to Capt Ralph Steward And Mary Clay.
  • In 1830, Thomas John Steward resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Thomas John Steward married Cynthia Susanna Bird, and had children including Edward H Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, James Stewart, Leander Stewart, Levi Stewart, Martha Jane Stewart, Noah Henry Stewart, Phoebe C Stewart, Samuel R Stewart.
  • Thomas John Steward passed away in 1889 in Nashville Tenn..

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. Steward
1752–1835
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia
CS
Mary Clay
1777–1857
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
MC

Spouses(s)

Cynthia Bird
1808–1880
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
CB

Children(s)

Levi Stewart
1845–1927
Birth Location: –
LS
Martha Stewart
1833–1891
Birth Location: Ireland
MS
Edward Stewart
1844–1920
Birth Location: USA
ES
Leander Stewart
1860–
Birth Location: –
LS
Noah Stewart
1849–
Birth Location: –
NS
Levi Stewart
1845–1927
Birth Location: USA
LS
Phoebe Stewart
1842–
Birth Location: –
PS
Samuel Stewart
1844–1910
Birth Location: , Overton, Tennessee, USA
SS
Elizabeth Stewart
1839–
Birth Location: –
ES
James Stewart
1835–1910
Birth Location: ,Overton,Tennessee,USA
JS

Thomas Steward's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Steward
1808–1889
Birth Place: cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Capt. Ralph Steward
1752–1835
Augusta, Virginia
Mary Clay
1777–1857
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
James Steward
1719–1757
Mary (Ann) Lafferty
1720–1763
Mitchell Clay
1736–1811
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Phoebe Belcher
1736–1811
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Kynnachan
1680–1750
Bridget Pocklington
1680–1750
Thomas Lafferty
1692–1757
Mary Ann
1698–1757
William Clay
1708–1784
Martha Runyon
1712–1764
Richard Belcher
1710–1763
Mary Clay
1710–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Ballechin
1630–1700
Elizabeth Lindsay
1640–1710
Admiral Pocklington
1658–1732
Mary Hatton
1667–1741
Henry ok
1672–1760
Mary Mitchell
1693–1777

Thomas Steward's Descendants

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Thomas (John) Steward (1808–20 Jan 1889) m. Cynthia (Susanna) Bird (1808–1880)
  1. 1. Levi Stewart 1845–1927 m. Hariett Henley –1930
  2. 2. Martha (Jane) Stewart 1833–1891 m. John Henley 1829–1895
    1. 1. Dee Henley 1852–1919 m. Edith Allen 1852–
      1. 1. Radford (Tad) Henley 1882–1957
      2. 2. Robert (Austin) Henley 1880–1960
    2. 2. Mary Henley 1858– m. Colbin Jr.Martin 1858–
    3. 3. John (S) Henley 1850–1933 m. Francis (Minerva) Holman 1854–1919
      1. 1. Perry (G) Henley 1883–1910
      2. 2. Martha Henley 1887–
      3. 3. William (Samuel) Hanley 1887–1970 m. Cora Bailey 1891–1955 m. Cora Bailey 1892– m. Cora (Jane) Hanley 1892–
        1. 1. Mary (Macdonald) Mcmillen 1926–1947
        2. 2. Lannie (Boyd) Hanley 1924–
    4. 4. Napoleon (B) Henley 1853–
    5. 5. Samuel (Howard) Henley 1865–1927 m. Francis (Aprile) Allen 1864–1946
      1. 1. Joseph (Joshua) Henley 1885–1920 m. Etter Henley 1892–1986
        1. 1. Curtis (D.) Henley 1912–1948 m. Carlena Dickerson 1915–
        2. 2. Ilar (M Henley<div id="extwaiokist" style="display:none" v="imcbc" q="92027cf8" c="1122." i="1129" u="7262." s="12012219") sg="svr_091023 1911–1929 m. William Rector 1905–1969
        3. 3. Ida (L) Henley 1916–1987
      2. 2. Alice Henley 1891–1972 m. Albert Stone 1884–1968
      3. 3. Rebecca (Luverny) Henley 1895–1972 m. Luther (H) Gentry 1891–1960
      4. 4. Mary (Murtice) Henley 1899–1978 m. Robert (Taylor) Choate 1912–1976
      5. 5. William (Marson) Henley 1902–1978
      6. 6. Samuel (Ezra) Henly 1906–1971 m. Nell Farris 1913–1996
      7. 7. James (Monroe) Henley 1888–1936 m. Luna Gentry 1883–1922 m. Mary (Jane) Philips 1901–1975
        1. 1. Emma (Lou) Henley 1929–2008 m. Clarence (Edward) McBroom 1915–1994
        2. 2. Thomas (Willene) Henley 1933–1982 m. David (Dow) Owens 1930–1993
        3. 3. Ruby (Elise) Henley 1934–1995 m. Ernest (C) Fox 1932–2001 m. Jerry (Lee) Wheeler 1938–1991
        4. 4. Zelma (Roselle) Henley 1936–1975 m. Ray (G) Allen 1937–2010 m. James (Willard) Fox 1922–
        5. 5. Gladys Henley 1924–1924
        6. 6. Clarence (S) Henley 1911–1978 m. Della Gaw 1929–2020 m. Rosella (G) Grey 1917–1964
        7. 7. Clyde (Estel) Henley 1914–1997 m. Martha (J) Henley 1920–2017
        8. 8. Grady (Howard) Henley 1919–1992 m. Lassie (Irene) Roberts 1916–2000
        9. 9. Rosa (Lee) Henley 1917–1920
        10. 10. Denny (D) Henley 1926–1999 m. Henrietta Henry 1923–1980
    6. 6. Palina [filina 1862–1892 m. WIlliam ([ Buck ]) Rector 1834–
      1. 1. Rebecca Hamilton 1892–1981 m. Dave Hamilton 1882–1926
    7. 7. William (Elmore) Henley 1856–1928
    8. 8. Daryel ([Darley Darby ]) Henley 1851–1919 m. Edie Allen 1852–
      1. 1. Perlie Henley 1878–1965
      2. 2. Radford (Tad) Henley 1884–1957
      3. 3. Lima Henley 1886–
      4. 4. Robert (Austin) Henley 1880–1960
        1. 1. Lillie Henly 1914– m. Johnny (Otto) Abner 1910–1989
    9. 9. Julian (A) Henley 1863–1900 m. Robert Hanney 1861–
      1. 1. Hattie Haney 1894–1984 m. Ocie (C) Allen 1891–
        1. 1. Dimple (D) Allen 1915–1995 m. Odus Coffman 1913–1973 m. Odus (Auburn) Coffman 1913–1973
        2. 2. Leonard Allen 1920–
        3. 3. M (J) Allen 1924–2000 m. Alba (D) Bales 1924–2007
        4. 4. Clarence Allen 1926–
        5. 5. Lassie Allen 1928–2002
    10. 10. Alvin (M) Henley 1867–1921 m. Fannie Sutton 1872–1941
      1. 1. Lee Henley 1892–1925
      2. 2. Ammon Henley 1894–
      3. 3. William Henley 1897–
      4. 4. Devy Henley 1901–
      5. 5. Mary (Magdalene) Henley 1903–1928
      6. 6. Alice Henley 1905–1980 m. Cleo Jackson 1900–
      7. 7. Ida (Alcie) Henley 1905–1980
      8. 8. Bonnie Henley 1909–1939
      9. 9. Andrew (Elbert) Henley 1907–1976 m. Bertha (Dewitt) Carter 1911–1987
        1. 1. Billy (James) Henley 1932–2006
    11. 11. Joshua Henley 1874–
    12. 12. Joel (Joshua) Henley 1872–
    13. 13. Auston (H) Henley 1873–
    14. 14. Marion (Francis) Henley 1896–1973 m. Abbi (May) Kirby 1894–1958
      1. 1. Claude (M C) Henley 1923–1978 m. Anita (Rose) Geiger 1925–1997
      2. 2. Francis (May) Henley 1927– m. Richard (Robert) Ozias 1921–1992
      3. 3. Katherine (Mae) Henley 1933–1999
    15. 15. William Henley 1860–1931 m. Susan (Ann) Huff 1865–1925
    16. 16. Helen ((Philena) Henley) Trailer 1859–
  3. 3. Edward (H) Stewart 1844–1920
  4. 4. Leander Stewart 1860–
  5. 5. Noah (Henry) Stewart 1849–
  6. 6. Levi Stewart 1845–1927 m. Harriet Henley 1849–1930
  7. 7. Phoebe (C) Stewart 1842–
  8. 8. Samuel (R) Stewart 1844–1910 m. Elizabeth 1843– m. Polly (E) Allen 1857–
    1. 1. Louverna Stewart 1881–1926 m. Charles (Earnest) Langford 1880–1947
  9. 9. Elizabeth Stewart 1839–
  10. 10. James Stewart 1835–1910 m. Emily Curtis 1839–1910
    1. 1. General (Frances Marion) Stewart 1861–1942
    2. 2. Harriet (K) Stewart 1858–1945
    3. 3. Rachael (Almary) Stewart 1866–1946
    4. 4. Vina (Jane) Stewart 1867–1936
    5. 5. Cansada Stewart 1870–1954
    6. 6. Asberry (B) Stewart 1876–1965
    7. 7. Irena (Belle) Stewart 1877–1934
    8. 8. Martha (Dee) Stewart 1878–1896
    9. 9. Thomas (Radford) Stewart 1883–1927

Thomas Steward's Timeline

10 Records

1808
Abt. 1808
Birth of Thomas John Steward in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1808
1808
Birth of Thomas John Steward in cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 22
Thomas John Steward resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 32
Thomas John Steward resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Thomas John Steward resided here in District 2, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Thomas John Steward resided here in District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Thomas John Steward resided here in District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 72
Thomas John Steward resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1889
20 Jan 1889
Age 81
Death of Thomas John Steward in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1889
20 Jan 1889
Age 81
Death of Thomas John Steward in Nashville Tenn.
Nashville Tenn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1808
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: cowpasture, river, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 1
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Page: 199D; Enumeration District: 055
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 262B; Family History Library Film: 553052
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 805267
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 227B; Image: 459
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 198; Family History Library Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 533; Page: 44; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 227B; Image: 459

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 805267

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 262B; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 1264; Page: 199D; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Nashville Tenn.
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