Known Information
Washington Lee married Sallie Stewart in 1870. They were neighbors prior to their marriage. Sallie was living in the household of James Stewart.
Sources
1870 Census
Year: 1870; Census Place: Queen Anne, Prince Georges, Maryland; Roll: M593_592; Page: 212A; | ancestry.com
1880 Census
1880; Census Place: Queen Ann, Prince George’s, Maryland; Roll: 513;Page: 157A & B; | ancestry.com
1880; Census Place: Kent, Prince George’s, Maryland; Roll: 514; Page: 258A | ancestry.com
Summary Information
James Stewart is 63 years old, with an approximate birth year of 1807. He is living with four other Stewarts: Polly, age 29, Sallie, age 23, Geo, age 21, Notley, age 10. He has a lodger named Peter Laxton who is 38. He is living near two other households: the Henson household and the household of Beckie Stewart who has two children under the age of 10.
1880 Census
In 1880, James is living in the household of his daughter, Mary Hanson, who is most likely recorded as Polly Stewart in the 1870 census.
The 1880 Census suggests the Polly Stewart, age 29 is the same as Mary Hanson in the 1880 census and that she was the partner of Phillip Henson. Based on her children’s ages, it suggests that her husband died recently. It also confirms that Mary Hanson/Polly Stewart, Peter Blackston/Peter Laxson, and Notley Stewart are siblings, suggesting that they are siblings with the other adult children listed in the 1870 census.
| Name | 1870 Census Age | 1880 Census Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Stewart | Mary Hanson | 29 | 40 | Polly is a diminutive for Mary The age is consistent |
| Wm. Henson | 10 | not listed | |
| Catherine Henson | 6 | not listed | |
| James | 4 | 12 | The age is consistent Same name as maternal grandfather |
| Louisa | 2 | 10 | The age is consistent |
| Philip | 1 | 9 | The age is consistent Same name as father |
| Thomas | infant | ||
| Annie | 2 |
In the neighboring district, Kent’s, George Stewart is recorded with his wife and children. George Stewart, age 45, is married to Beckie Stewart, and their son Patrick, with their children born since 1870. This is consistent with the 1870 Census, in that Geo. Stewart was living in James’ household, and in a neighboring household was recorded Beckie with two children, including a toddler named Patrick.
Further Research Needed:
- Review PG Slave Statistics for James Stewart and his children
- Review PG Freedom Papers for individuals with Stewart, Blackstone and Hanson
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