William Stewart

As printed in 1881

WILLIAM STEWART, foreman for J. W. Ambrose & Co., was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, June 21, 18 14, and, upon becoming of age, he went to Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where he received the benefits of a good education. After this, he went to Pittsford, Vermont, and learned the moulder's trade, and then went to Plymouth, Vermont, and worked at his trade seven years. Thence to Providence, Rhode Island, remaining about two years, having the management of the shops. He next returned to Vermont, and for eight years had charge of the shops at Windsor. For six years he was foreman in the foundry of Hartshorn & Ames, at Nashua, New Hampshire, after which, in company with two other gentlemen, he engaged in the foundry business at South Reading, Massachusetts. It was finally converted into a joint stock company, and Mr. Stewart continued in the capacity as foreman for six years. He next went to Connecticut, staying for a time, after which he entered the foundry of Morrison & Colwell, at Troy, New York, as foreman, remaining three years. He filled the same position with Wager & Pales for several years; that company eventually dissolved, and he continued to hold the same situation with Mr. Pales for five years. Subsequently he came to Rock Island, Illinois, and for one year was foreman in the stove works, in that city. Returned to Troy, and, in 1878, came to St. Joseph, and entered the employ of J. W. Ambrose & Co. as foreman. Mr. S. has been a foreman for thirty-five years, and is thoroughly conversant with the general details of foundry work. He has been twice married: Pirst, to Miss Clara Pollard, of Vermont; she died June 11, 1879, leaving two sons, W. J. and George P. In the autumn of 1880, Mrs. Mary J. Reed became his wife. He is a Master Mason.

As printed in The history of Buchanan County, Missouri (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.