Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

W. D. STEWARD, farmer; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, July 30, 1826, and is the 
son of John P. and Elizabeth (MOATZ) STEWARD; his father was a shoe maker by 
trade; the latter part of his life was farming; Mr. STEWARD was raised on his 
father's farm, and in 1850, came West to Illinois and settled in Custer Twp.; 
he first purchased 420 acres of land, at 80c per acre, purchased from the 
Government; here he has remained ever since, engaged in farming and stock 
raising; owns today 280 acres of fine improved land. Married Rosella TANNER, 
by whom they have six children.


Additional Comments:
HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.