David A. Stewart {obituary} {Iowa} born in New York
The Davis City Advance, Davis City, Iowa
Thursday, December 22, l898
DAVID A. STEWART was born December l7th, l83l in Ondagwa (?) County, New York; died December l4th, l898 at his residence in this city.His parents removed from New York to Indiana when he was a small boy, from which State MR. STEWART moved to Appanoose County, Iowa in l860.He enlisted August l4th, l862 in Co F., 36th Ia. Vol. Infantry and served until the close of the war in l865.
MR. STEWART leaves a widow and six children to mourn his death.WILLIAM, the youngest son, who lives in Appanoose County, attended the funeral.
MR. STEWART was buried by the G.A.R. Post of this city last Friday at 3 p.m.Short services were held at the house after which the Post escorted the remains to the cemetery where the beautiful service of the G.A.R. was rendered.Commander G.D. Van Beek and Chaplin Henry Reed, officiating.The deceased has been an esteemed citizen of Davis City for the past four years and his many friends join in the sorrow of the afflicted widow and children.
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