William emigrated to America in 1833. He married Elizabeth Leslie on 03 APR 1847 in Pennsylvania. They came to Missouri in 1858.

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Death of William Stewart

Uncle Billy Stewart died Feb. 9, 1899, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of his son George near Morris Chapel 8 miles west of this city. Old age was the cause of his death as he suffered of no special disease. His human machinery simply wore out. He was born in Derry county, Ireland, in 1812. Came to America in 1833 and to Missouri in 1856. Was married in Elizabeth Leslie in 1847. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on last Friday conducted by Rev. Lee. Burial took place in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in this city. He leaves eight children as follows—Robert, George and Andrew Stewart, Mrs. Geo. Sickal, Mrs. W. C. Chick, Mrs. J. W. Ray, Mrs. Wm. Stone, Mrs. Wm. West. All live in this county except the two last named. Mrs. Stone living in Iowa and Mrs. West in Nebraska. Uncle Billy was a stone mason by trade. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a good man.

Shelby County Herald
Shelbyville, Missouri

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1860 United States Federal Census
Name: William Stewart
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1860: Tiger, Shelby, Missouri
Post Office: Shelbyville
Household Members: Name Age
William Stewart 45
Elizabeth Stewart 32

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: William Stewart
Age in 1870: 56
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: Black Creek, Shelby, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Shelbyville
Household Members: Name Age
William Stewart 56
Elizabeth Stewart 42
Mary Stewart 18
Robert Stewart 17
Andrew Stewart 8
Colbert Stewart 6
George Stewart 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: William Stewart
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1880: Black Creek, Shelby, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Stewart
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
William Stewart 64
Elizabeth Stewart 52
Sarah A. Stewart 19
Andrew Stewart 18
Clestia E. Stewart 16
George E. Stewart 12