Henry Melton Steward (1894 - 1970)

Born 24 Apr 1894 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Elizabeth (Dunning) Steward — married 7 Nov 1912 (to 13 Aug 1970) in Whitehorse Township, Woods, Oklahoma, United States

Descendants

Died 13 Aug 1970 at age 76 in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, United States

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Biography

Henry was born in 1894. He was the son of Charles Steward and Emma White. He passed away in 1970.

1894 (Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, USA)

• Henry was born -- When Henry Melton Steward was born on April 24, 1894, in Winfield, Kansas, his father, Charles, was 27 and his mother, Emma, was 32.^[1]

1896 (New Salem, KS)

• Birth of Henry's sister -- Lottie Eunice Steward (1896–1993) was born 01 Nov 1896 in New Salem, Cowley, Kansas, USA (Citation: see 1911 School Records for Cora, OK)

1898 (Winfield, KS)

• Birth of Henry's sister -- Anna Gertrude Steward (1898–1933) was born 14 Aug 1898 in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, USA (Citation: see 1911 School Records for Cora, OK)

1899 (Winfield, KS)

• Birth of sister -- Rosa Steward (1899–1955) was born 29 Dec 1899 in Cowley County, Kansas, USA (Citation: see 1911 School Records for Cora, OK)

1900 (Cowley, Kansas, USA)

• Henry Steward in the 1900 census -- In the 1900 census, Charles Steward (age 34) was the married head of household in Richland Township, Cowley, Kansas, United States. Others listed are:
  Wife, Emma Steward (age 38)
  Son, Cyrus Steward (age 13)
  Daughter, Sylvia Steward (age 10)
  Daughter, Mary Steward (age 9)
  Son, Harry Steward (age 8)
  Son, Henry Steward (age 6)
  Daughter, Lottie Steward (age 4)
  Daughter, Annie Steward (age 2)
  Daughter, Rosa Steward (age 1) ^[2]

1910 (Whitehorse, OK)

• ****NOTE: When time permits, investigate the other relatives on the same census page: Cyrus Steward (Brother), Sylvia Showalter (Sister), McMurphy?
• Henry Steward in the 1910 census -- In the 1910 census, Charles Steward (age 43) was the married head of household in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, United States. Others listed are:
  Wife, Emma Steward (age 44)
  Son, Harry Steward (age 17)
  Son, Henry Steward (age 16)
  Daughter, Lottie Steward (age 13)
  Daughter, Anna Steward (age 11)
  Daughter, Rosa Steward (age 9)
  Mother-in-Law, Mary White (age 85) ^[3]

1911 (Woods, OK)

• School Census -- In 1911, C.L. Steward (abt 45 years) listed 4 of his children in the School Census Records Enumeration Report for Cora, District 96, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. (For the school year ending June 1912).They included:
  Henry Steward (age 17), birthdate: Apr 24, 1894
  Lottie Steward (age 15), birthdate: Nov 1, 1896
  Annie Steward (age 13), birthdate: Aug 14, 1898
  Rosa Steward (age 12), birthdate: Dec 29, 1899^[4]

1912 (Woods, OK)

• School Census -- In 1912, C.L. Steward (abt 46 years) listed 5 of his children in the School Census Records Enumeration Report for Cora, District 96, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. (For the school year ending June 1913). They included:
  (crossed out)Harry Steward (age 20), birthdate: Oct 21, 1892
  Henry Steward (age 18), birthdate: Apr 24, 1894
  Lottie Steward (age 16), birthdate: Nov 1, 1896
  Annie Steward (age 14), birthdate: Aug 14, 1898
  Rosa Steward (age 13), birthdate: Dec 29, 1899^[5]

• Henry gets married -- November 6 1912, Henry M. Steward (age 18), son of C.L. Steward, married Mary Elizabeth Dunning (age 17), daughter of Will Dunning; in Tegarden, Woods, Oklahoma, United States. Document includes an Application for Marriage License which explains that the candidates for marriage are "under marriageable age," and both fathers sign for their consent. The document also contains the Marriage License as well as the Certificate of Marriage, signed by Frank W. Aldredge, Minister, Emmma Steward, mother of groom, and Minnie Dunning mother of the bride ^[6]

• Marriage Announcment -- On November 14, 1912, the The Freedom Express of Freedom, OK announced the marriage of Bride: Miss Mary Dunning Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dunning Groom: Mr. Henry M. Steward Career: "Prosperous young farmer" Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steward of Cora, OK.^[7]

7 months later...

1913 (Cora, Woods, OK)

• Birth of daughter -- on Jun 14, 1913, Henry (age 19) and Mary Steward had a daughter, Letha Velma Steward (1913–2006) in Cora, Woods, Oklahoma, USA

1915 (Alva, Woods, OK)

• Birth of daughter -- on 27 Feb 1915, Henry (age 20) and Mary Steward had a daughter, Lucille Steward (1915–2012) in Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, USA

1916 (Alva, Woods, OK)

• Birth of son -- on Dec 10, 1916, Henry (age 22) and Mary Steward had a son, Irvin Willard (Tom) Steward (1916–1988) in Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, USA

1917 (Woods County, OK)

• US WWI draft Registration Cards 1917-1918 -- Henry Melton Steward (age 23) filled out the WWI registration card stating that he was a Caucasian man, born on April 24, 1894, in Kansas. In 1917-1918, he resided in Woods County, Oklahoma. Henry had a stout physical build and was of short stature. He had dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. He was a self-employed farmer with a wife and 3 children. ^[8]

1920 (Alva, Woods, OK)

• Birth of son -- on Aug 21, 1920 Henry (age 26) had a son, Fred Henry Steward (1920–1966) in Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, USA

• ****NOTE: When time permits, investigate the other relatives on the same census page: Lottie Lyon (Sister), Harry Steward (Brother), McMurphy?
• Henry Steward in the 1920 United States Census -- Henry M Stewart (Steward), a 25-year-old white male, was born around 1895 in Kansas. In 1920, he resided in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, specifically on a farm. Henry was the head of the household, and he was married to Mary Stewart (Steward), also 25 years old. They had three children: Letha, a 6-year-old daughter, Lucille, a 4-year-old daughter, and Irvin, a 3-year-old son.

1929 (Vega, Oldham, TX)

• Birth and tragic death of daughter -- Minnie F. Steward was born on Feb 11, 1929 and died 1 month and 2 days later on March 13, 1929. She was buried in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States.^[9]

1930 (Oldham, Texas, USA)

• Henry Steward in the 1930 census -- In the 1930 census, Henry M Steward (age 34) was the married head of household in Precinct 3, Oldham, Texas, United States. Others listed are
  Wife, Mary Steward (age 34)
  Son, Irwin Steward (age 11)
  Daughter, Letha Steward (age 15)
  Son, Charles Steward (age 3)
  Daughter, Lucille Steward (age 13)
  Son, Fred Steward (age 9)^[10]

1940 (Collingsworth, TX)

• Henry Steward in the 1940 States Census -- In the 1940 census, Henry M Steward (age 45) was the married head of household in Justice Precinct 1, Collingsworth, Texas, United States. Others listed are
  Wife, Mary E Steward (age 45)
  Son, Charles L Steward (age 13)
  Daughter, Ida L Steward (age 4)^[11]

1942 (Vega, Oldham, TX)

• US WWI draft Registration Cards 1942 -- Henry Melton Steward (age 48) filled out the WWII registration card stating that he was a 5'9" 260 pound Caucasian man, born on April 24, 1894, in Winfield, Kansas. In 1942, he resided in Vega County, Texas. Henry had brown hair and blue eyes and a light complexion. He was employed by J.W. Briggs Caddon Colorado.

1950 (Vega, Oldham, TX)

• Henry in the 1950 States Census -- In the 1950 census, Henry M Stewart should be "Steward" (age 55), worked for a Retail Gas Staition, and was the married head of household in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States. Others listed are
  Wife, Mary E Stewart (age 54)
  Daughter, Ida L Stewart (age 14)
  Son, Charles S Stewart "Charles L Steward" (age 23)
  Daughter-in-Law, Wanda Stewart should be "Wanda Steward" (age 19)^[12]

1966 (Hale Center, Texas)

• Henry's son Fred passed away -- Fred Henry Steward, son of Henry Melton Steward and Mary E Dunning, died (age 46) on 31 October 1966 in Hale Center, Hale, Texas, United States. His death was the result of a tragic accident.^[13]

1970 (Vega, Oldham, TX)

• Henry's Death -- Henry died on August 13, 1970, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 76, and was buried in Vega, Texas, United States.^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
   citing Find a Grave
   FamilySearch Record: QVLQ-PP2M (accessed 10 April 2024)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #86388658
   Henry M Steward burial (died on 13 Aug 1970) in 1970 in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States of America. Born on 29 Apr 1894.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 40; Digital film/folder number: 004120139; FHL microfilm: 1240476; Image number: 365; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00847-4
   FamilySearch Record: MMT8-HVX (accessed 10 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTVP-TC
   Charles Steward (34), married head of household in Richland Township, Cowley, Kansas, United States. Born in Illinois.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973337; FHL microfilm: 1375289; Image number: 461; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03505-8
   FamilySearch Record: MLW7-KPL (accessed 10 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RK4-27M
   Charles Steward (43), married head of household in Whitehouse, Woods, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Illinois.
4. ↑ 1911 School Records for Cora, OK: "Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1968"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007762370; FHL microfilm: 001853255; Image number: 1661
   FamilySearch Record: Q2TF-KCT7 (accessed 10 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSM9-JCK8-P
   Name: C L Steward; System Of Record: SLS. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSM9-JCK8-P?view=index&action=view
5. ↑ 1913 School Records of son Henry Steward: "Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1968"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007762371; FHL microfilm: 001853256; Image number: 1490
   FamilySearch Record: Q2TN-MVL4 (accessed 10 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSM9-J7FT-2
   Name: C L Steward; System Of Record: SLS. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSM9-J7FT-2?view=index&action=view
6. ↑ Marriage: "Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995"
   Original data: Marriage Records. Oklahoma Marriages. Various Oklahoma County marriage collections
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61379 #63438966 (accessed 10 April 2024)
   Henry M Steward (18) marriage to Mary Dunning on 6 Nov 1912 in Tegarden, Woods, Oklahoma, USA.
7. ↑ Marriage Announcement Steward-Dunning "The Freedom Express," November 14, 1912, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-freedom-express-steward-dunning-marr/141505095/ : accessed April 10, 2024), clip page for Steward Dunning Marriage Announcement by user melissa81827 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-freedom-express-steward-dunning-marr/141505095/?xid=637
8. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Woods County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #10681495 (accessed 10 April 2024)
   Name: Henry Melton Steward; Race: Caucasian (White); Marital Status: Married; Birth Date: 24 Apr 1894; Birth Place: Kansas, USA; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Residence Place: Woods County, Oklahoma, USA; Physical Build: Stout; Height: Short; Hair Color: Dark Brown; Eye Color: Dark Blue.
9. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
   citing record ID 86388964, Find a Grave
   FamilySearch Record: QVLQ-PP2H (accessed 10 April 2024)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #86388964
   Minnie F Steward burial (died on 13 Mar 1929) in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States of America. Born on 11 Feb 1929.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 004955238; FHL microfilm: 2342116; Image number: 144; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03714-5
    FamilySearch Record: HNZG-B3Z (accessed 3 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZF-75L
    Henry M Steward (34), married head of household in Precinct 3, Oldham, Texas, United States. Born in Kansas.
11. ↑ / 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 005456930; Image number: 74; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: KWJX-M7Q (accessed 10 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MY-8QN7
    Henry M Steward (45), married head of household in Justice Precinct 1, Collingsworth, Texas, United States. Born in Kansas.
12. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 6; Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 108863501; Image number: 7
    FamilySearch Record: 6XGR-21JQ (accessed 10 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-QXLJ
    Henry M Stewart (55), married, Retail Gas Stail, head of household in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States. Born in Kansas.
13. ↑ Death: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005144881; FHL microfilm: 2118409; Image number: 3529
    FamilySearch Record: KS1J-QYG (accessed 3 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GB9F-3X4K
    Fred Henry Steward death 31 Oct 1966 (born 21 Aug 1920), son of Henry Melton Steward & Mary E Dunning, in Hale Center, Hale, Texas, United States.
14. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
    citing Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QVLQ-PP2M (accessed 10 April 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #86388658
    Henry M Steward burial (died on 13 Aug 1970) in 1970 in Vega, Oldham, Texas, United States of America. Born on 29 Apr 1894.