Pvt. Charles E. Stewart
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
K Co. 16th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Mustered In Feb. 19, 1864.Home of record listed as Chicago, Ill's.
Mustered Out July 8, 1865.
Known actions;
Buzzard's Roost Gap, Ga. May 8, 1864
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, 1865
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 27, 1884.
From the 1900 Census
Name - Charles Stewart
Aged - 56 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Sexton
Obit; Aug. 27, 1900 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
Charles E. Stewart, assistant superintendent of cemeteries, died suddenly early Sunday morning at the family home, 129 porter avenue. Mr. Stewart's death was unexpected. The evening before he was seen driving up Chicago street, and was hailed by several of his friends whom he greeted in his usual cordial manner. His death following so soon greatly shocked his many acquaintances.
A little before 5 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Stewart felt her husband's arm bearing down heavily upon her. She called to him but received no reply. Thinking him to e asleep she attempted to awaken him, but suddenly realized that he was dead. The shock proved a terrible one to her.
Mr. Stewart was a native of Little Falls, N.Y., and was born Nov. 30, 1843, becoming a resident of the state of Illinois in 1859.
He served in the Civil war and after being mustered out of the army he entered the employ of the United States Express company as messenger. His first run was made over the Alton road. Twenty-one years ago the company saw fit to advance him and he was given the position of agent for the company in Elgin. He made many friends and the business grew rapidly. It was a pleasure to deal with him for his customers were always accorded courteous treatment. When the company consolidated here about ten years ago with the American Express company, Mrs. Steward severed his connection. He then engaged in the commission business for a time. he was formerly a member of Veteran post, Grand Army of the Republic, and also an charter member of the Knights of Pythias.
Besides the immediate family, his widow and daughter Helen, three brothers and one sister survive him: Daniel of Logan, Iowa; James W. of Chicago; Walter H. of Chittenango, N.Y., and Mrs. Emma Parson of Gloversville, N.Y.
He was a member of Company K, 16th Illinois volunteers infantry, and served four years and three months.
At the time of his death Mr. Stewart was in the employ of the city, acting in the capacity of assistant superintendent of cemeteries, which position he has held for nearly four years. Many of the old soldiers will attend the funeral and the city council will be there in a body.
The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from the house. Interment will take place in Bluff City cemetery in the family lot where lie the remains of his son Frank, who died a number of years ago in South America.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Chas. E. Stewart
Unit - Co. K 16th Ill. Inf.
Died - Aug. 26, 1900
Location - Lot 12, Section 4
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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| Used with permission Dan Mallett |
Many members of Post #49 sewed watch faces to their ribbons to show they were from Elgin.
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