George Emory Steward

George Emory Steward (my Great Great Grandfather) was born in Ohio on January 14, 1846.

This is him and his wife Victoria.

His parents are David Steward and Elizabeth (Eliza) Damsel.

He enlisted in the civil war when he was 18. Below is his civil war information. He was part of the Ohio 9th Cavalry, you can read more about them HERE.

By 1867 he was living in Iowa, because on January 10 1867 he married Victoria Virginia Wheelhouse. They both were 20 years old.

In 1868 they had their first child, a son, Arthur M Steward.

In 1869 they had another child, a son, Albert D Steward.

In 1872 they had another child, a daughter, Elsie O Steward.

In 1876 they had another child, a son, Alva John Steward.

In 1880 they had another child, a daughter, Eliza Steward.

In 1882 they had another child, a daughter, Modie Imo Steward.

In 1886 they had another child, a son, Clyde Emory Steward.

In 1889 they had another child, a daughter, Argie V Steward.

I'm not sure exactly when they moved to Idaho, but it had to be sometime before 1900.

Here are  pictures of them and their house. (Sorry they aren't the greatest quality)

In 1934 Victoria died, she was 88  years old, here is her Obituary.

It says:

"Many Hear Services For Mrs. G. Steward

Indian Valley - The family home was filled to capacity last Sunday afternoon at 2 O'clock when the friends of Mrs. G. E. Steward, pioneer of this section who passed away on March 29, assembled for the funeral services of the esteemed citizen. The services were conducted by Rev. Elliott whose splendid discourse was a tribute to the deceased and a comfort to the bereaved relatives and friends. This good couple had been a part parcel of the community life for so many years that they were held in an esteem equal to that of near relatives by all the people of Indian Valley and surrounding territory. Many floral pieces and flowers which banked the casket attested to the regard held for Mrs. Steward. Old age was regarded as the cause of her death as she was 88 years old when she passed away.
After the services the funeral cortege went to the Indian Valley cemetery where final rites were said as the casket was lowered into the earth.
Victoria Virginia Wheelhouse was born March 19 ,1846 in Lickon County, Ohio. When four years old she moved with her folks in a covered wagon to Polk City, Iowa, where she grew up to young womanhood. January 10, 1867 she married to George E. Steward, also of Polk City. They settled on a farm in Iowa and lived there for thirty years. To this union were born ten children, two of whom died in infancy. Four others proceeded her in death.
In 1895 they moved to their farm in Indian Valley where they resided until she passed away March 29, 1934, at the age of eighty-eight years and ten days.
Besides her aged husband, she leaves to mourn her death the following daughters: Elsie Ragan of Lincoln Nebr., Eliza Reeves of Portland Ore., and Modie Hutchison of this place. One son, Alva Steward of Caldwell, also thirty-three grandchildren, fifty great grand children and seven great great grand children.
While she was always ready to do her part in assisting with charitable and civic enterprises, her first devotion was to her home, husband and children. Her disposition was calm and friendly and she held the esteem of her friends as well as many casual acquaintances. It is needless to say that the people of this Valley mourn her death and extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives."


In 1943 George passed away, he was 97 years old.

I'll share information about their children in my next blog post.