John Stewart (Illinois politician)
John Stewart | |
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Portrait from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904) | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 1, 1899 – January 1, 1901 Serving with Guy L. Bush & Samuel Alschuler | |
| Preceded by | Charles P. Bryan, William F. Hunter, & Samuel Alschuler |
| Succeeded by | Guy L. Bush, Charles H. Backus, & John A. Logan |
| In office January 1, 1885 – January 1, 1889 Serving with L. L. Hiatt (1885), Thomas O'Donnell (1885), Charles Curtiss (1887), & James Herrington (1887) | |
| Preceded by | H. F. Walker, L. L. Hiatt, & James Herrington |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Ireland, Edgar C. Hawley, & N. R. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1825 |
| Died | March 26, 1915 (aged 89) Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Blackberry Cemetery, Elburn, Illinois |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Martha Ann Thomas
(m. 1852–1915) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Alexander Stewart (brother) |
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John Stewart (August 10, 1825 – March 26, 1915) was a Scottish American immigrant, businessman, Republican politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Illinois. From humble beginnings chopping lumber, he founded a lumber business with his brother which made them both millionaires. He also served three terms in the Illinois House of Representatives.
His brother and business partner, Alexander Stewart, served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.