Phebe Boyd ~ Samuel P. Stewart

Phebe (Boyd) Stewart, widow of Samuel P. Stewart, and daughter of John and Nancy (Spence) Boyd, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, on the present site of the city of Findlay, in 1827. Her father was born in Pennsylvania, near old Lancaster in 1799, the son of David Boyd, who was a descendant of a well-known Scotch-Irish family of eminent respectability, which settled in the Keystone state at a very early period of its history.

David Boyd married Phebe Clark and became the father of four children, two sons and two daughters. John Boyd, the eldest, received a good education in his native state, early learned the blacksmith trade, and in 1826 was united in marriage with Nancy Spence, above mentioned. This marriage was blessed with the birth of three children: Phebe Boyd, whose name introduces this ketch; William Boyd, a resident of Kansas, and Joseph Boyd of Lawrence county, Ohio. The mother was born in 1794, grew to womanhood on the country home of her parents, was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and died in 1830. Subsequently Mr. Boyd married Mary Foglesong, of Richland county, Ohio, who bore him eight children, whose names are as follows: Ruth Boyd, deceased; Mrs. Matilda J. Boyd Wilkins, deceased; David J. Boyd, deceased; Mrs. Mary F. Boyd Wright; Mrs. Harriet A. Boyd Hughes; Sarah F. Boyd, Emma Boyd, and James E. Boyd, who lives in Michigan. The mother was born in Richland county, Ohio in 1814, and is still living.

In 1826 Mr. Boyd brought his young wife to Hancock county, Ohio, where he purchased a forty-acre tract of land, which he subsequently improved, and to which, from time to time, he made additions, in the meantime working at his trade. About 1830 he moved to Richland county, thence several years later to Michigan, in which state he spent the remainder of his life, dying in April 1881. In religion he was a member of the Adventist Church, and politically was first a democrat and later, on account of his intense opposition to slavery, became a republican, remaining a member of that party from its formation until his death. He is remembered as quite a successful business man and upright and honorable citizen, highly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact.

Phebe Boyd, eldest daughter of John Boyd, received fair English education in the common schools, and in her twenty-third year was married, in Richland county, Ohio, to Samuel P. Stewart. Five children were born of this union: Perry E. Stewart, who died in infancy; George W. Stewart, and artist of Montpelier, Ind; William L. Stewart, deceased; Edward F. Stewart, killed in a railroad accident in March 1890, and John L. Stewart, who lives on the old home place.

Samuel P. Stewart was a native of Ohio, born in the county of Richland September 9, 1825, the son of Samuel and Hannah (Perry) Stewart. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade, and after his marriage worked at the same very successfully for a period of seven years, or until his removal to the county of Van Wert, in 1857. On coming to this county he located on a farm which he had previously purchased, and which, through his untiring industry, was cleared and brought to a successful state of cultivation. At intervals he worked at his trade in the neighborhood, and in May, 1864, entered the army as a member of company I, Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, for the 100 day service. He was sent to the army of the Potomac, and did guard duty until August 19, 1864, at which time his death occurred. Mr. Stewart was highly respected in the community where he resided, was a strict member of the Baptist church, and contributed liberally of his means toward the advancement of all moral and religious movements. Politically he was a republican, but while an earnest supporter of his party, never sought nor desired official preferment at the hands of his fellow citizens.

John L. Stewart, who resides on the home place in Pleasant township, was born October 14, 1862, and received his education in the country schools of Van Wert county. Like many other sons of Ohio, his early life was passed amid the uneventful scenes of the farm, and he grew to manhood possessed of a rugged vitality and sterling honesty, factors necessary to successful citizenship. Early deprived of the father's care, he assumed the management of the farm, in which he displayed wise forethought, and soon became one of the intelligent and progressive agriculturists of the township. he has given his whole attention to farming, believes in the nobility of his calling, and belongs to that large and intelligent class of people who, in a quiet way, have done so much toward developing and building up our great western country. Mr. Stewart and Margaret E. Callendine, daughter of George and Samantha (Bodkin) Callendine, of Van Wert county, were united in marriage in the year 1889, and to them have been born the following children: Adessa, Verda, Royal P., and Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart are members of the Baptist church, and take an active part in the work of their home congregation.

Source: A Portrait and biographical record of Mercer and Van Wert Counties, Ohio : containing biographical sketches of many prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the presidents of the United States, and biographies of the governors of Ohio; Includes index; Reprint of original published: Chicago : A. W. Bowen, 1896. FHL Film 874374

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