Middleton H. Stewart was a soldier in the war of the rebellion. He enlisted on October 30, 1861, in Company H, 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He served three years in the army of the Potomac and took part in the engagements of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and all through General Grant’s campaign.
Middleton is the son of John C. and Sarah (McCartney) Stewart, who emigrated to this county in 1820. He was born in Symmes township on April 25, 1837, and his marriage was solemnized in the same township on September 7, 1856. His choice of a helpmate was Mary C. Nida, who is a native of Aid township, born December 29, 1835.
Their children are:
- Albert, born October 25, 1857, resides in Symmes township;
- Isadora, February 26, 1859, resides in this township;
- Allison, March 19, 1861, resides in this township;
- Malissa, August 10, 1866, died August 13, 1869;
- Minnie, October 6, 1868, resides in this township;
- Hannah, September 27, 1870, died April 27, 1872;
- Sarah, on September 27, 1873, resides in Symmes township.
Jacob and Unice (Caldwell) Nida are the parents of Mrs. Stewart. Mr. Stewart owns a farm in Symmes township. Address, Waterloo, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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