Person:Charles Stewart (96)

Name and Relationships

Name: Charles Stewart. Source is his 1929 death registration.

Parents: Edward Stewart and Nancy Black. Source is his 1929 death registration.

Spouse: Jane Glen. Source is their grave marker in Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township, Ontario.

Siblings: Elizabeth Stewart, Thomas Stewart, George Stewart. Same parents are listed in each of their documents.

Personal History

1841 - Birth: Charles Stewart was born on August 6, 1841 in Ireland. Source is his 1929 death registration and 1901 census. His grave marker in Colborne Cemetery also lists his birth year as 1841.

1854 - Immigration: Charles Stewart, about 13, immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1854. Source is 1901 and 1921 Census. NOTE: His death registration lists him immigrating in 1851 - this is probably incorrect information from his daughter. She said that he resided in Canada 78 years.

WHEN AND WHERE WAS HE MARRIED?

1861 CENSUS - WHERE IS HE?

1871 - Census: In 1871, Charles Stewart 28, farmer, born in Ireland, married, was living in Colborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, with his wife, Jane 25, married, born in Ontario, Scottish origin, and daughter, Margaret 1. Source is 1871 Census of Canada, Colborne Twp, North Huron, Ontario, Canada.

1881 - Census: In 1881, Charles Stewart 40 (incorrectly listed as 35), farmer, married, born in Ireland, was living in Colborne Township, Huron County, with his wife, Jane 35, married, born in Ontario, Scottish origin, and their children: Margaret 11, Jane 4, and Ellen 2. Source is 1881 Census of Canada, Colborne Township, Huron Centre, Ontario.

1891 - Census: On April 16, 1891, Charles Stewart 48, farmer, married, born in Ireland, Irish parents, was living in Colborne Township, West Huron District, with his wife, Jane 45, married, born in Ontario, Scottish mother and father, and their children: Jane 13 and Ellen 12. Source is 1891 Census of Canada, Colborne Township, Huron West, Ontario.

1901 - Census: On April 3, 1901, Charles Stewart 59, farmer, married, born on August 6, 1841 in Ireland, was living in Colborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, with his wife, Jane 55, born in Ontario on September 4, 1845, Scottish origin, and their two daughters: Jane 23, born in Ontario on September 17, 1877 and Ellen, 22, born in Ontario on March 11, 1878. Charles Stewart immigrated to Canada in 1854. Source is 1901 Census of Canada, Colborne Township, Huron West, Ontario.

1911 - Census: In 1911, Charles Stewart 71, born in August 1841 (incorrectly listed as 1840) in Ireland (incorrectly listed as Ontario), with his wife, Jane 66, born in September 1845 (incorrectly listed as 1844) in Ontario. Source is 1911 Census of Canada, Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario. NOTE: No immigration date is provided as he was incorrectly listed as being born in Ontario.

1921 - Census: In 1921, Charles (spelled Charlie) Stewart 78, married, born in Ireland, was living in Colborne Township, Huron North, with his wife, Jane 77, born in Ontario, Scottish parents. Charles Stewart immigrated to Canada in 1854. Source is 1921 Census of Canada, Colborne Township, Huron North, Ontario.

1927 - Death of Wife: Charles Stewart's wife, Jane Glen 81, housewife, married, died on July 2, 1927 in Colborne Township, Huron County. She had resided in Colborne Township for 60 years and in Ontario, all of her life. Her parents were listed as John Glen, Glasgow Scotland, and Margaret Young, Scotland. The informant was Mrs. William Long, daughter, residing at RR#4 Goderich. Cause of death was spinal sclerosis. She was buried July 5, 1927 in Colborne Cemetery. Source is her 1927 death registration.

1929 - Death and Burial: Charles Stewart, 87, farmer, widower, residing in Colborne Township, Huron County. Ontario, died June 7, 1929. In the death registration, his parents were listed as Edward Stewart and Nancy Black. The informant was Mrs. Will Long, daughter, RR Goderich. He had resided at his place of death 78 years, in Ontario 78 years and in Canada 78 years. Cause of death was angina pectoris for 6 days and atheroma (heart disease) for 2 years was contributory. Source is his 1929 death registration, Ontario, Canada Deaths, Colborne, Huron, Canada. He was buried in Colborne Cemetery on June 10, 1929.

Grave marker: In memory of CHARLES STEWART 1841-1929 His wife JANE GLEN 1845-1927. Colborne Cemetery, Colborne Township, Huron, Ontario.