This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QY.2ADE/1025 Message Board Post: I am posting this biography in hopes it will help others researching this family. Also, please see note at bottom. LeROY R. STEWART LeRoy Stewart was born April 1, 1878 in Colusa Township, Colusa County, California. He was a son of Joseph Spriggs and Mary Elizabeth (Cartmall) Stewart. He was the sixth of seven children - all sons. Joseph Spriggs Stewart was born in Virginia in March of 1836. Joseph left Virginia and moved to Illinois, where he was married to Mary Elizabeth Cartmall, a native of Illinois, in 1868. The couple then moved next to Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri and were living in the 2nd Ward of that city during the 1870 Federal Census. While in Missouri, they had four sons born to them: Joseph S., William, Leslie and John A. They then came to Colusa Township around 1874 or 1875. Three more sons were born: Eugene, LeRoy and Samuel. Joseph resided for a time with the Scott Martindale family on Ash Street, after his wife passed away. Joseph worked as a carpenter most of his life. He died on March 20, 1914 from pneumonia and a complication of diseases. Five sons survived him: four of which resided in Oakland, and LeRoy who was residing in Marysville. He was buried in the Colusa cemetery. Around 1909, LeRoy was united in marriage with Elizabeth Wightman Lennox, a native of California. Elizabeth was a daughter of Matthew and Mary (Waldie) Lennox, both natives of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Lennox were early pioneers of Yolo County, Cal. Elizabeth was born July 8, 1879. The couple had no living children. Mrs. Stewart was associated with the Order of the Eastern Star, Marysville Chapter No. 55. She died in their residence on 7th Street, on August 12, 1952 at the age of 73. She was survived by a sister, Sarah Lennox, who was also a resident of Marysville, as well as several nieces and nephews. In 1919, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart purchased property on 7th Street in Marysville and erected a fine home, done in the Craftsman style, sparing no expense on the beautiful teak wood throughout, and quality of detail and craftsmanship. A few years later, a home similar to the quality of this one was built next door for Elizabeth’s mother (a widow at that time) and sister, Sarah Brown Lennox. This home is currently being restored by its present owners, who find great satisfaction in not only researching this fine home, but also the history of the original owners. In February of 1912, Mr. Stewart became partners with George C. Mather, also of Marysville, and on March 30th of the same year, they opened their men’s clothing store, under the firm name of Mather & Stewart, on 315 D Street. They carried men’s clothing, furnishings and hats. In March of 1914 they announced a unique display. This novel attraction demonstrated different processes through which a hat passes before being placed up for sale. On July 4, 1957, LeRoy Stewart passed away. A native of Colusa, and resident of Marysville for 46 years, he had retired from his business in 1945. He had continued to run the men’s clothing store by himself after Mr. Mather passed away. He was a member of Corinthian Lodge No. 9, F&AM, past high priest of Washington Chapter No. 13 RAM, Marysville Council No. 3, Marysville Commandery No. 7, K.T, a charter member of the Ben Ali Temple of the Shrine in Sacramento, Scottish Rites bodies in Sacramento and the Royal Order of Jesters in Sacramento. He was also a member of the Marysville Lodge of Elks, along with being a charter member and past president of the Marysville Rotary Club. He was also a former member of the Marysville Planning Committee. He was survived by two brothers, Eugene Stewart of San Carlos and Samuel Stewart of Oakland, along with many nieces and nephews. He is buried next to his wife, Elizabeth, at the Sierra View Memorial Park near Marysville. Biography written by Kathy Sedler, current owner of the LeRoy Stewart home in Marysville. Should anyone have information on these families or would like to share anything in regards to the home being restored, please contact her.