Daniel Stewart - Midway, GA
N 31° 48.352 W 081° 25.859
17R E 459205 N 3518998
Daniel Stewart, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, is buried in the Midway Cemetery in Midway, Georgia. In the center of the cemetery is a large monument dedicated to him and General John Screven, who is also buried in this cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM42R6
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2008
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A self-guided tour brochure for the Midway Cemetery (available at the Midway Museum across the street for 25 cents) provides the following information: "Fort Stewart, Georgia was named after this great man. Daniel Stewart, born in St. John's Parish December 20, 1761, joined the Revolutionary Army at the age of fifteen. He fought under Sumter and Marion. He especially distinguished himself in the Indian Wars after the Revolution and was made a Brigadier General. Later he served in the Legislature for a number of years. He was the great-grandfather of President Theodore Roosevelt."
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: 12/20/1761
Date of Death: 5/27/1829
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
General Daniel Stewart died May 27, 1829 aged 70 years. Further below: An honest man.
Ranks:
Was a young soldier in the American Revolution, but attained the rank of Brigadier General in the Indian Wars after the Revolution.
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I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.
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