son of Mary Clarissa (Keaton) Stuart
from the Kansas Democrat, November 9, 1916:
"Robert M. Stewart was born in Amazonia, Missouri, on the 22nd day of December, 1845, and died at his home in Reserve Monday, November 6th, 1916, aged 70 years 11 months and 14 days. He was bereft of his parents at the age of 9 years and went to make his home with an uncle. He got his education in the school of hard knocks, and the things he learned remained with him during his entire life, and were the means of making him one of the best and most successful businessmen in the county. He was possessed of a moral fiber that was proof against all the shafts and darts of vice and orphan though he was, he united with the Christian Church at Savannah, Mo. at the early age of 19 years, and remained a consistent working disciple of the Master all his life. He enlisted in the 43rd Missouri Mounted Infantry under Captain Majors in 1864 and continued in the service until the end of the war. He came to Kansas in 1870 and settled on a farm south of Hiawatha where he farmed for 2 years. He married Mary Jane Hart June 16, 1872, and moved into a log cabin on Walnut Creek. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Thomas Henry, died in infancy. The four remaining are Anna, Samuel B., Martha, and Robert, who together with the widow, survive and were with him during his long illness. They saw him embark on the Stygian waters alone in his frail craft, headed for the shore from whence no sound has ever come, the secrets of which none will ever penetrate, until he shall have cast aside the habiliments of mortals and donned the white robe of immortality and passed in review before the Judge of Judges. From the time of his marriage until 1890, he farmed on Kentucky Ridge, when he moved to Padonia and engaged in the grain and livestock business for 2 years. He then moved to Reserve in 1892 and engaged in the grain and implement business, and when his sons arrived at their majority, they were taken into the business, and one of them, Sam, continued with him to the last. Mr. Stewart was one of the Lord's noblemen and Divine favor continued with him to the end. No man was ever blessed with finer children than Bob Stewart, and the two daughters were ministering angels to him and their invalid mother to the last, and the widow will have their companionship and care in her lonely vigils. Mr. Stewart was on the sock of which heroes come, and he was truly heroic in his make up. He was reared in poverty and the habits of frugality which were forced upon him in his younger days remained with him throughout his life. He accumulated a large amount of this worlds goods and at the time of his decease had about 800 acres of fine land and a grain and implement business in Reserve. The community in which he lived is in mourning for the loss of its friend and leading citizen. He goes to a long last lingering sleep, mourned by all who knew him, and leaves his widow and children the priceless heritage of an unsullied name and the rising generation the example of a life and character worthy of emulation. Interment was to have been made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Wednesday forenoon, but was postponed on account of the rain. The funeral services were under the direction of his pastor, Rev. C.M. Ewers, of the Reserve Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. Holman, of the M.E. Church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, attesting the sincere sympathy and esteem in which the deceased and his family are held by all who knew them. The body bearers were T.J. Hart, Harvey W. Hart, Perry Hart, John M. Davis, William Evans, Hub Hern, J.H.M. Hillyer, and J.H. Lugenbeel. The first four being brothers-in-law, and the latter four being old-time friends of many years. Interment was made Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Mount Hope Cemetery."
from the Kansas Democrat, November 9, 1916:
"Robert M. Stewart was born in Amazonia, Missouri, on the 22nd day of December, 1845, and died at his home in Reserve Monday, November 6th, 1916, aged 70 years 11 months and 14 days. He was bereft of his parents at the age of 9 years and went to make his home with an uncle. He got his education in the school of hard knocks, and the things he learned remained with him during his entire life, and were the means of making him one of the best and most successful businessmen in the county. He was possessed of a moral fiber that was proof against all the shafts and darts of vice and orphan though he was, he united with the Christian Church at Savannah, Mo. at the early age of 19 years, and remained a consistent working disciple of the Master all his life. He enlisted in the 43rd Missouri Mounted Infantry under Captain Majors in 1864 and continued in the service until the end of the war. He came to Kansas in 1870 and settled on a farm south of Hiawatha where he farmed for 2 years. He married Mary Jane Hart June 16, 1872, and moved into a log cabin on Walnut Creek. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Thomas Henry, died in infancy. The four remaining are Anna, Samuel B., Martha, and Robert, who together with the widow, survive and were with him during his long illness. They saw him embark on the Stygian waters alone in his frail craft, headed for the shore from whence no sound has ever come, the secrets of which none will ever penetrate, until he shall have cast aside the habiliments of mortals and donned the white robe of immortality and passed in review before the Judge of Judges. From the time of his marriage until 1890, he farmed on Kentucky Ridge, when he moved to Padonia and engaged in the grain and livestock business for 2 years. He then moved to Reserve in 1892 and engaged in the grain and implement business, and when his sons arrived at their majority, they were taken into the business, and one of them, Sam, continued with him to the last. Mr. Stewart was one of the Lord's noblemen and Divine favor continued with him to the end. No man was ever blessed with finer children than Bob Stewart, and the two daughters were ministering angels to him and their invalid mother to the last, and the widow will have their companionship and care in her lonely vigils. Mr. Stewart was on the sock of which heroes come, and he was truly heroic in his make up. He was reared in poverty and the habits of frugality which were forced upon him in his younger days remained with him throughout his life. He accumulated a large amount of this worlds goods and at the time of his decease had about 800 acres of fine land and a grain and implement business in Reserve. The community in which he lived is in mourning for the loss of its friend and leading citizen. He goes to a long last lingering sleep, mourned by all who knew him, and leaves his widow and children the priceless heritage of an unsullied name and the rising generation the example of a life and character worthy of emulation. Interment was to have been made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Wednesday forenoon, but was postponed on account of the rain. The funeral services were under the direction of his pastor, Rev. C.M. Ewers, of the Reserve Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. Holman, of the M.E. Church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, attesting the sincere sympathy and esteem in which the deceased and his family are held by all who knew them. The body bearers were T.J. Hart, Harvey W. Hart, Perry Hart, John M. Davis, William Evans, Hub Hern, J.H.M. Hillyer, and J.H. Lugenbeel. The first four being brothers-in-law, and the latter four being old-time friends of many years. Interment was made Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Mount Hope Cemetery."
son of Mary Clarissa (Keaton) Stuart
from the Kansas Democrat, November 9, 1916:
"Robert M. Stewart was born in Amazonia, Missouri, on the 22nd day of December, 1845, and died at his home in Reserve Monday, November 6th, 1916, aged 70 years 11 months and 14 days. He was bereft of his parents at the age of 9 years and went to make his home with an uncle. He got his education in the school of hard knocks, and the things he learned remained with him during his entire life, and were the means of making him one of the best and most successful businessmen in the county. He was possessed of a moral fiber that was proof against all the shafts and darts of vice and orphan though he was, he united with the Christian Church at Savannah, Mo. at the early age of 19 years, and remained a consistent working disciple of the Master all his life. He enlisted in the 43rd Missouri Mounted Infantry under Captain Majors in 1864 and continued in the service until the end of the war. He came to Kansas in 1870 and settled on a farm south of Hiawatha where he farmed for 2 years. He married Mary Jane Hart June 16, 1872, and moved into a log cabin on Walnut Creek. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Thomas Henry, died in infancy. The four remaining are Anna, Samuel B., Martha, and Robert, who together with the widow, survive and were with him during his long illness. They saw him embark on the Stygian waters alone in his frail craft, headed for the shore from whence no sound has ever come, the secrets of which none will ever penetrate, until he shall have cast aside the habiliments of mortals and donned the white robe of immortality and passed in review before the Judge of Judges. From the time of his marriage until 1890, he farmed on Kentucky Ridge, when he moved to Padonia and engaged in the grain and livestock business for 2 years. He then moved to Reserve in 1892 and engaged in the grain and implement business, and when his sons arrived at their majority, they were taken into the business, and one of them, Sam, continued with him to the last. Mr. Stewart was one of the Lord's noblemen and Divine favor continued with him to the end. No man was ever blessed with finer children than Bob Stewart, and the two daughters were ministering angels to him and their invalid mother to the last, and the widow will have their companionship and care in her lonely vigils. Mr. Stewart was on the sock of which heroes come, and he was truly heroic in his make up. He was reared in poverty and the habits of frugality which were forced upon him in his younger days remained with him throughout his life. He accumulated a large amount of this worlds goods and at the time of his decease had about 800 acres of fine land and a grain and implement business in Reserve. The community in which he lived is in mourning for the loss of its friend and leading citizen. He goes to a long last lingering sleep, mourned by all who knew him, and leaves his widow and children the priceless heritage of an unsullied name and the rising generation the example of a life and character worthy of emulation. Interment was to have been made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Wednesday forenoon, but was postponed on account of the rain. The funeral services were under the direction of his pastor, Rev. C.M. Ewers, of the Reserve Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. Holman, of the M.E. Church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, attesting the sincere sympathy and esteem in which the deceased and his family are held by all who knew them. The body bearers were T.J. Hart, Harvey W. Hart, Perry Hart, John M. Davis, William Evans, Hub Hern, J.H.M. Hillyer, and J.H. Lugenbeel. The first four being brothers-in-law, and the latter four being old-time friends of many years. Interment was made Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Mount Hope Cemetery."
from the Kansas Democrat, November 9, 1916:
"Robert M. Stewart was born in Amazonia, Missouri, on the 22nd day of December, 1845, and died at his home in Reserve Monday, November 6th, 1916, aged 70 years 11 months and 14 days. He was bereft of his parents at the age of 9 years and went to make his home with an uncle. He got his education in the school of hard knocks, and the things he learned remained with him during his entire life, and were the means of making him one of the best and most successful businessmen in the county. He was possessed of a moral fiber that was proof against all the shafts and darts of vice and orphan though he was, he united with the Christian Church at Savannah, Mo. at the early age of 19 years, and remained a consistent working disciple of the Master all his life. He enlisted in the 43rd Missouri Mounted Infantry under Captain Majors in 1864 and continued in the service until the end of the war. He came to Kansas in 1870 and settled on a farm south of Hiawatha where he farmed for 2 years. He married Mary Jane Hart June 16, 1872, and moved into a log cabin on Walnut Creek. Five children were born to this union, one of whom, Thomas Henry, died in infancy. The four remaining are Anna, Samuel B., Martha, and Robert, who together with the widow, survive and were with him during his long illness. They saw him embark on the Stygian waters alone in his frail craft, headed for the shore from whence no sound has ever come, the secrets of which none will ever penetrate, until he shall have cast aside the habiliments of mortals and donned the white robe of immortality and passed in review before the Judge of Judges. From the time of his marriage until 1890, he farmed on Kentucky Ridge, when he moved to Padonia and engaged in the grain and livestock business for 2 years. He then moved to Reserve in 1892 and engaged in the grain and implement business, and when his sons arrived at their majority, they were taken into the business, and one of them, Sam, continued with him to the last. Mr. Stewart was one of the Lord's noblemen and Divine favor continued with him to the end. No man was ever blessed with finer children than Bob Stewart, and the two daughters were ministering angels to him and their invalid mother to the last, and the widow will have their companionship and care in her lonely vigils. Mr. Stewart was on the sock of which heroes come, and he was truly heroic in his make up. He was reared in poverty and the habits of frugality which were forced upon him in his younger days remained with him throughout his life. He accumulated a large amount of this worlds goods and at the time of his decease had about 800 acres of fine land and a grain and implement business in Reserve. The community in which he lived is in mourning for the loss of its friend and leading citizen. He goes to a long last lingering sleep, mourned by all who knew him, and leaves his widow and children the priceless heritage of an unsullied name and the rising generation the example of a life and character worthy of emulation. Interment was to have been made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Wednesday forenoon, but was postponed on account of the rain. The funeral services were under the direction of his pastor, Rev. C.M. Ewers, of the Reserve Christian Church, assisted by the Rev. Holman, of the M.E. Church. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, attesting the sincere sympathy and esteem in which the deceased and his family are held by all who knew them. The body bearers were T.J. Hart, Harvey W. Hart, Perry Hart, John M. Davis, William Evans, Hub Hern, J.H.M. Hillyer, and J.H. Lugenbeel. The first four being brothers-in-law, and the latter four being old-time friends of many years. Interment was made Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Mount Hope Cemetery."
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