Parents: Richard Stewart and Barbara Creacy
Wife: Martha Ann Byrd; Married January 10, 1856 in Bellfontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
They were the parents of 11 children.
Civil War Military Service - Private in the USCT 102nd Regiment, Co. B
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Littleberry's Obituary entitled, "Again the Ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic Have Been Invaded," was printed in the Cassopolis Vigilant. It says in part:
"Comrade Stewart ...was a soldier of no small caliber. He loved his country and gloried in its honor. It was his delight to relate incidences of her war time history and never tired extolling the virtues of Old Glory and living over again the scenes of the early day. He was ever ready to answer to the call of the colors. He and Comrade Anderson made the long and tedious trip to Washington D.C., to the last encampment of the G.A.R. He used to say that he would go to the next one if he should live to do so. But the Commander in Chief of the Universe has seen fit to call him to the ranks above, where there is no need of arms and where peace ever reigns.
For many years Comrade Stewart was a conspicuous figure in our midst. He loved children and was never without a piece of candy or a picture card for them, and many a little heart has been gladdened by these gifts. On Decoration Day he could be seen with his flags starting out to adorn the graves of those companions that had proceeded him. In his cemetery he has set apart a portion as a final resting place of all old soldiers desiring to be buried there. But now he has fulfilled his mission , and he too must share this last abode. Rest, comrade rest and sleep."
Around 1853 Littleberry and his eldest brother, William, came from Ohio to Cass County looking for land. Littleberry would return again to Cass County to purchase what was to become the Stewart Centennial Farm. It became the first farm in Cass County owned by an Afro-American to be registered with the Michigan Historical Commission.
The children of Littleberry Stewart and wife, Martha Byrd are listed by Esther Stewart as follows:
1. Richard Creacy Stewart, born Dec. 5, 1856, died Mar 31, 1935.
2. Sarah Matilda Stewart, born Apr. 10, 1859, died Jun. 20, 1937.
3. Susan Frances Stewart, born Oct. 5, 1861, died Jul. 6, 1891.
4. George Thomas Stewart, born May 30, 1864, died Sep. 21, 1899.
5. Giles M. Stewart, born Jul. 24, 1866, died Jan. 28, 1924.
6. Barbara Ann Stewart, born Jun. 6, 1868,died.
7. Martha Ann Stewart, born Nov. 7, 1870, died May 19, 1951.
8. Clara Manerva Stewart, born Sep. 19, 1873, died Aug. 22, 1933.
9. Littleberry Crawford Stewart, born Jun. 9, 1876, died Dec. 10, 1980
10. Louisa Florence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died 1982.
11. William Lawrence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died Apr. 29, 1913.
Littleberry enlisted as a private in the USCT on September 23,1864 in Kalamazoo MI and became part of the fighting force of the 102nd Regiment, Co. B. While in the service his primary duty was that of gunsmith. He mustered out on September 30, 1865 in Charleston SC.
According to Crawford Stewart, Littleberry's 9th child, his father always walked to his destinations. He would walk to Allegan to visit his sister, Barbara Ann Butler.
(Biography adapted from "Littleberry Stewart" by Esther Stewart, http://www.migenweb.org/cass/biographies/Littleberry_Stewart_bio.htm)
-Research by David (#47319474)
Wife: Martha Ann Byrd; Married January 10, 1856 in Bellfontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
They were the parents of 11 children.
Civil War Military Service - Private in the USCT 102nd Regiment, Co. B
---------------
Littleberry's Obituary entitled, "Again the Ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic Have Been Invaded," was printed in the Cassopolis Vigilant. It says in part:
"Comrade Stewart ...was a soldier of no small caliber. He loved his country and gloried in its honor. It was his delight to relate incidences of her war time history and never tired extolling the virtues of Old Glory and living over again the scenes of the early day. He was ever ready to answer to the call of the colors. He and Comrade Anderson made the long and tedious trip to Washington D.C., to the last encampment of the G.A.R. He used to say that he would go to the next one if he should live to do so. But the Commander in Chief of the Universe has seen fit to call him to the ranks above, where there is no need of arms and where peace ever reigns.
For many years Comrade Stewart was a conspicuous figure in our midst. He loved children and was never without a piece of candy or a picture card for them, and many a little heart has been gladdened by these gifts. On Decoration Day he could be seen with his flags starting out to adorn the graves of those companions that had proceeded him. In his cemetery he has set apart a portion as a final resting place of all old soldiers desiring to be buried there. But now he has fulfilled his mission , and he too must share this last abode. Rest, comrade rest and sleep."
Around 1853 Littleberry and his eldest brother, William, came from Ohio to Cass County looking for land. Littleberry would return again to Cass County to purchase what was to become the Stewart Centennial Farm. It became the first farm in Cass County owned by an Afro-American to be registered with the Michigan Historical Commission.
The children of Littleberry Stewart and wife, Martha Byrd are listed by Esther Stewart as follows:
1. Richard Creacy Stewart, born Dec. 5, 1856, died Mar 31, 1935.
2. Sarah Matilda Stewart, born Apr. 10, 1859, died Jun. 20, 1937.
3. Susan Frances Stewart, born Oct. 5, 1861, died Jul. 6, 1891.
4. George Thomas Stewart, born May 30, 1864, died Sep. 21, 1899.
5. Giles M. Stewart, born Jul. 24, 1866, died Jan. 28, 1924.
6. Barbara Ann Stewart, born Jun. 6, 1868,died.
7. Martha Ann Stewart, born Nov. 7, 1870, died May 19, 1951.
8. Clara Manerva Stewart, born Sep. 19, 1873, died Aug. 22, 1933.
9. Littleberry Crawford Stewart, born Jun. 9, 1876, died Dec. 10, 1980
10. Louisa Florence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died 1982.
11. William Lawrence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died Apr. 29, 1913.
Littleberry enlisted as a private in the USCT on September 23,1864 in Kalamazoo MI and became part of the fighting force of the 102nd Regiment, Co. B. While in the service his primary duty was that of gunsmith. He mustered out on September 30, 1865 in Charleston SC.
According to Crawford Stewart, Littleberry's 9th child, his father always walked to his destinations. He would walk to Allegan to visit his sister, Barbara Ann Butler.
(Biography adapted from "Littleberry Stewart" by Esther Stewart, http://www.migenweb.org/cass/biographies/Littleberry_Stewart_bio.htm)
-Research by David (#47319474)
Parents: Richard Stewart and Barbara Creacy
Wife: Martha Ann Byrd; Married January 10, 1856 in Bellfontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
They were the parents of 11 children.
Civil War Military Service - Private in the USCT 102nd Regiment, Co. B
---------------
Littleberry's Obituary entitled, "Again the Ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic Have Been Invaded," was printed in the Cassopolis Vigilant. It says in part:
"Comrade Stewart ...was a soldier of no small caliber. He loved his country and gloried in its honor. It was his delight to relate incidences of her war time history and never tired extolling the virtues of Old Glory and living over again the scenes of the early day. He was ever ready to answer to the call of the colors. He and Comrade Anderson made the long and tedious trip to Washington D.C., to the last encampment of the G.A.R. He used to say that he would go to the next one if he should live to do so. But the Commander in Chief of the Universe has seen fit to call him to the ranks above, where there is no need of arms and where peace ever reigns.
For many years Comrade Stewart was a conspicuous figure in our midst. He loved children and was never without a piece of candy or a picture card for them, and many a little heart has been gladdened by these gifts. On Decoration Day he could be seen with his flags starting out to adorn the graves of those companions that had proceeded him. In his cemetery he has set apart a portion as a final resting place of all old soldiers desiring to be buried there. But now he has fulfilled his mission , and he too must share this last abode. Rest, comrade rest and sleep."
Around 1853 Littleberry and his eldest brother, William, came from Ohio to Cass County looking for land. Littleberry would return again to Cass County to purchase what was to become the Stewart Centennial Farm. It became the first farm in Cass County owned by an Afro-American to be registered with the Michigan Historical Commission.
The children of Littleberry Stewart and wife, Martha Byrd are listed by Esther Stewart as follows:
1. Richard Creacy Stewart, born Dec. 5, 1856, died Mar 31, 1935.
2. Sarah Matilda Stewart, born Apr. 10, 1859, died Jun. 20, 1937.
3. Susan Frances Stewart, born Oct. 5, 1861, died Jul. 6, 1891.
4. George Thomas Stewart, born May 30, 1864, died Sep. 21, 1899.
5. Giles M. Stewart, born Jul. 24, 1866, died Jan. 28, 1924.
6. Barbara Ann Stewart, born Jun. 6, 1868,died.
7. Martha Ann Stewart, born Nov. 7, 1870, died May 19, 1951.
8. Clara Manerva Stewart, born Sep. 19, 1873, died Aug. 22, 1933.
9. Littleberry Crawford Stewart, born Jun. 9, 1876, died Dec. 10, 1980
10. Louisa Florence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died 1982.
11. William Lawrence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died Apr. 29, 1913.
Littleberry enlisted as a private in the USCT on September 23,1864 in Kalamazoo MI and became part of the fighting force of the 102nd Regiment, Co. B. While in the service his primary duty was that of gunsmith. He mustered out on September 30, 1865 in Charleston SC.
According to Crawford Stewart, Littleberry's 9th child, his father always walked to his destinations. He would walk to Allegan to visit his sister, Barbara Ann Butler.
(Biography adapted from "Littleberry Stewart" by Esther Stewart, http://www.migenweb.org/cass/biographies/Littleberry_Stewart_bio.htm)
-Research by David (#47319474)
Wife: Martha Ann Byrd; Married January 10, 1856 in Bellfontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
They were the parents of 11 children.
Civil War Military Service - Private in the USCT 102nd Regiment, Co. B
---------------
Littleberry's Obituary entitled, "Again the Ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic Have Been Invaded," was printed in the Cassopolis Vigilant. It says in part:
"Comrade Stewart ...was a soldier of no small caliber. He loved his country and gloried in its honor. It was his delight to relate incidences of her war time history and never tired extolling the virtues of Old Glory and living over again the scenes of the early day. He was ever ready to answer to the call of the colors. He and Comrade Anderson made the long and tedious trip to Washington D.C., to the last encampment of the G.A.R. He used to say that he would go to the next one if he should live to do so. But the Commander in Chief of the Universe has seen fit to call him to the ranks above, where there is no need of arms and where peace ever reigns.
For many years Comrade Stewart was a conspicuous figure in our midst. He loved children and was never without a piece of candy or a picture card for them, and many a little heart has been gladdened by these gifts. On Decoration Day he could be seen with his flags starting out to adorn the graves of those companions that had proceeded him. In his cemetery he has set apart a portion as a final resting place of all old soldiers desiring to be buried there. But now he has fulfilled his mission , and he too must share this last abode. Rest, comrade rest and sleep."
Around 1853 Littleberry and his eldest brother, William, came from Ohio to Cass County looking for land. Littleberry would return again to Cass County to purchase what was to become the Stewart Centennial Farm. It became the first farm in Cass County owned by an Afro-American to be registered with the Michigan Historical Commission.
The children of Littleberry Stewart and wife, Martha Byrd are listed by Esther Stewart as follows:
1. Richard Creacy Stewart, born Dec. 5, 1856, died Mar 31, 1935.
2. Sarah Matilda Stewart, born Apr. 10, 1859, died Jun. 20, 1937.
3. Susan Frances Stewart, born Oct. 5, 1861, died Jul. 6, 1891.
4. George Thomas Stewart, born May 30, 1864, died Sep. 21, 1899.
5. Giles M. Stewart, born Jul. 24, 1866, died Jan. 28, 1924.
6. Barbara Ann Stewart, born Jun. 6, 1868,died.
7. Martha Ann Stewart, born Nov. 7, 1870, died May 19, 1951.
8. Clara Manerva Stewart, born Sep. 19, 1873, died Aug. 22, 1933.
9. Littleberry Crawford Stewart, born Jun. 9, 1876, died Dec. 10, 1980
10. Louisa Florence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died 1982.
11. William Lawrence Stewart, born Jan. 8, 1880 (a twin), died Apr. 29, 1913.
Littleberry enlisted as a private in the USCT on September 23,1864 in Kalamazoo MI and became part of the fighting force of the 102nd Regiment, Co. B. While in the service his primary duty was that of gunsmith. He mustered out on September 30, 1865 in Charleston SC.
According to Crawford Stewart, Littleberry's 9th child, his father always walked to his destinations. He would walk to Allegan to visit his sister, Barbara Ann Butler.
(Biography adapted from "Littleberry Stewart" by Esther Stewart, http://www.migenweb.org/cass/biographies/Littleberry_Stewart_bio.htm)
-Research by David (#47319474)
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