Posted by Brooke Fry In the letter, W. E. Stewart. references an Uncle James Jackson, an Aunt Jane, and a brother, James Stewart. At the time of the letter, W. E. Stewart was an apprentice for making harnesses & bridles. The following may be the same person. Thanks. From Petersburg Library Index: Stewart, Wm. E. (Steward) *WOULD LOVE A PICTURE OF THE SHOP ON SYCAMORE ST. Will pay. Brooke
on 8/22/2002, 3:40 pm
STEWART/JACKSON -
Still looking for the Stewart family, especially as related to the Jackson family. Have a letter from Petersburg, dated 1832, from "Nephew William Edward Stewart" to William Jackson, Portsmouth/Norfolk. His Uncle Wm. Jackson was born in 1801.
Stewart, Wm. E. - Petg.
-Saddle and harness maker.
Customers in New York, and southward to Gulf of Mexico.
Located on Sycamore St.
I - 14 1855/56 Petg. Dec. 22 - 2/5.
- Died, consumption
I - 19 1859 Petg. Da. Express Dec. 31 - 1/5; 2/3
I - 20 1859 Petg. The Press Dec. 31 - 1/5; 2/3
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