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John Kerr Stewart (1785 - 1870)

John Kerr Stewart
Born in Congress, Atlantic Oceanmap
Son of and
Brother of , , and
Husband of — married 16 Mar 1815 in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
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Died at age 84 in West Mahoning, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Biography

John Stewart is a member of Clan Stewart.
John Kerr Stewart was born aboard the Ship "Congress" Atlantic Ocean. However, one reference cites Adams County, Pennsylvania as his birthplace.[1]

Advertisment for the voyage

Ship Congress, Londonderry to Philadelphia.
For NEWCASTLE and PHILADELPHIA
THE remarkable fine, SHIP CONGRESS Burthen, about 600 Tons, FRANCIS KNOX, Master,
Will be clear to sail from this Port the 1st of June next. - Passengers, Redemptioners, and Servants, who wish to embrace this favourable Opportunity of sailing in the finest ship that ever carried Passengers to the Land of Liberty, will meet with proper Encouragement by applying to Wm. [William?] Moore, Merchant, who will be particular in laying in plenty of the best provisions and Water, so as to make the Passage comfortable and pleasant. Capt. Knox, is a Derry man, and served his Apprenticeship in the City in the Passenger Trade. He will be found on board the Ship, and will treat with Passengers on the most moderate terms. Any persons about Nn: Limavady Newtownlimavady?] or Coleraine who wish to go in said Ship, will receive the necessary information from Wm. Ross, Esqs, or Mr. Tho Taylor of Magilligan. L/Derry, 1st May, 1784.[2]

Name

John Kerr Stewart[1]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Stewart Clan Magazine"; Edson, G.T., Volumes 38-43, p. 202
  2. ↑ Irish Emmigration Database Ship Congress, Londonderry to Philadelphia;The Londonderry Journal, Tuesday, 11 May, 1784, Vol XII No. 1087; CMSIED 9910036

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