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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 17:04, 13 June 2024</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ancestry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83760079/william-graham-stewart?_gl=1*1s4ahcd*_gcl_au*MjgxNzk0MzIuMTcxMTg1NDE5MQ..*_ga*MjYxNDc0NjUxLjE3MDM4NzIxODE.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjE5MC4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDguNDEuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjM3My4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDkuMC4wLjA.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Ancestry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83760079/william-graham-stewart?_gl=1*1s4ahcd*_gcl_au*MjgxNzk0MzIuMTcxMTg1NDE5MQ..*_ga*MjYxNDc0NjUxLjE3MDM4NzIxODE.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjE5MC4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDguNDEuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjM3My4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDkuMC4wLjA.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">right</del>|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father's family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the Seneca, Delaware and other tribes from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">left</ins>|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father's family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the Seneca, Delaware and other tribes from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 19:32, 4 June 2024</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l11">Line 11:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 11:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[ATHENAEUM]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[ATHENAEUM]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">and </del>[[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">area</del>, then called Stewart Park, was later renamed [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">with </ins>[[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">donated land</ins>, then called Stewart Park, was later renamed [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Northwest Arterial </del>was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[NORTHWEST ARTERIAL]] </ins>was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">and was established by 2024 as the site of a series of stores</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 02:49, 29 May 2024</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Ancestry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83760079/william-graham-stewart?_gl=1*1s4ahcd*_gcl_au*MjgxNzk0MzIuMTcxMTg1NDE5MQ..*_ga*MjYxNDc0NjUxLjE3MDM4NzIxODE.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjE5MC4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDguNDEuMC4w*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*Y2ViZTk1MjAtZGRjMi00ZTAzLWJkN2EtZGZmNTYwZmQ0N2M4LjM3My4xLjE3MTY5NTA5MDkuMC4wLjA.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|right|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father&#039;s family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the Seneca, Delaware and other tribes from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|right|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father&#039;s family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the Seneca, Delaware and other tribes from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 21:43, 27 June 2019</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l12">Line 12:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 12:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 21:43, 27 June 2019</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l12">Line 12:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 12:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td></tr> </table>

Randylyon https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?title=STEWART,_William_G.&diff=155638&oldid=prev 2019-06-27T21:43:06Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 21:43, 27 June 2019</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l9">Line 9:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 9:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[ATHENAEUM]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[ATHENAEUM]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, was later <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">enamed </del>[[UNION PARK]].  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, was later <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">renamed </ins>[[UNION PARK]].  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, was later demolished<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. The land in 2019 amounting to approximately four acres was listed for sale</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td></tr> </table>

Randylyon https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?title=STEWART,_William_G.&diff=143002&oldid=prev 2018-01-22T00:03:55Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:03, 22 January 2018</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l7">Line 7:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 7:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he held until 1873. (4)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he held until 1873. (4)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart's home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">ATHANAEUM</del>]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers' League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart's home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1863, Stewart began renovating the [[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">ATHENAEUM</ins>]] theater. This was later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river, he was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 Stewart served as chairman of the Taxpayers' League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to the city. (7)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart&#039;s many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, was later enamed [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart&#039;s many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, was later enamed [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td></tr> </table>

Randylyon https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?title=STEWART,_William_G.&diff=143001&oldid=prev 2018-01-22T00:03:17Z

<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:03, 22 January 2018</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l3">Line 3:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Banks and [[RAILROADS]] were also of interest to Stewart. When the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL]] was organized to extend its lines west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], Stewart served as a director of the line for several years.  He was also associated with the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]],[[CHICAGO, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD]], and Iowa and Northern Railroads. (3) Stewart helped organize the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY BANK]] in 1875 and served as its first president.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Banks and [[RAILROADS]] were also of interest to Stewart. When the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">RAILROAD</ins>]] was organized to extend its lines west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], Stewart served as a director of the line for several years.  He was also associated with the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]],[[CHICAGO, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD]], and Iowa and Northern Railroads. (3) Stewart helped organize the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY BANK]] in 1875 and served as its first president.  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he held until 1873. (4)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he held until 1873. (4)</div></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:02, 22 January 2018</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|right|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father's family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. </del>and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">remnants of the tribes of </del>Seneca, Delaware and other tribes <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">of Indians </del>from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:P1000287.jpg|right|thumb|150px|William G. Stewart. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]] STEWART, William G. (Jonesville, WV, July 10, 1813--Dubuque, IA, May 23, 1906). The son of William and Jane Stewart, both natives of Virginia, William had little formal education. In September, 1831, his father's family moved to Montgomery County, Missouri and he accompanied them. In the spring of 1832, he was employed by the government to assist in the removal of the Seneca, Delaware and other tribes from Ohio to their reservations about one hundred miles above Little Rock, Arkansas. (1)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Having heard of the [[LEAD]] mines near Galena, he visited them in October 1833 and remained until February, 10, 1834, when he came to Dubuque. He returned to Missouri the following summer. After remaining away about one year on account of sickness, he returned to Dubuque and engaged in farming and mining.  (2) Wealthy when he arrived in Dubuque, Stewart was able to purchase nine hundred valuable acres north of Dubuque that were farmed using the modern techniques of his day. Stewart was financially involved with the [[DUBUQUE HARBOR COMPANY]] that was established to improve the lowlands along the riverfront. He remained an investor in this company until 1879 when he sold his interest.  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Banks and [[RAILROADS]] were also of interest to Stewart. When the <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Illinois Central </del>was organized to extend its lines west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], Stewart served as a director of the line for several years.  He was associated with the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]],[[CHICAGO, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD]], and Iowa and Northern Railroads. (3) Stewart <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">also </del>helped organize the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY BANK]] in 1875 and served as its first president.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Banks and [[RAILROADS]] were also of interest to Stewart. When the <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">[[ILLINOIS CENTRAL]] </ins>was organized to extend its lines west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], Stewart served as a director of the line for several years.  He was <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">also </ins>associated with the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]],[[CHICAGO, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD]], and Iowa and Northern Railroads. (3) Stewart helped organize the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY BANK]] in 1875 and served as its first president.  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he until 1873. (4)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart was elected the first sheriff of Dubuque County in 1847 and remained in office for six years. He was elected and served four years on the Board of Supervisors and then in 1856 to one term in the Iowa Senate. In 1859 Stewart began his first term as the treasurer of Dubuque County, a position he <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">held </ins>until 1873. (4)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart's home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">1874</del>, Stewart was involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'s edge. He </del>was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">he </del>served as chairman of the Taxpayers' League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Dubuque</del>. (7)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart's home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">1863</ins>, Stewart <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">began renovating the [[ATHANAEUM]] theater. This </ins>was <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">later purchased and became the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. In 1874, while </ins>involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">, he </ins>was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Stewart </ins>served as chairman of the Taxpayers' League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">the city</ins>. (7)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">became </del>[[UNION PARK]].  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, Marshall M.|Marshall M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, Theodore|Theodore RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">was later enamed </ins>[[UNION PARK]].  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, later demolished.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart's home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">was </ins>later demolished.</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>---</div></td></tr> </table>

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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 17:01, 5 September 2016</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l9">Line 9:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 9:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1874, Stewart was involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river&#039;s edge. He was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 he served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to Dubuque. (7)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:imp513.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Stewart&#039;s home once stood on the northwest corner of the Northwest Arterial and Kennedy Road. Photo courtesy: Doris Kivlahan]]In 1874, Stewart was involved in efforts to fill a slough along the river&#039;s edge. He was in charge of a train of 26 flat cars and a crew of 90 men. (5) In 1879 he served as chairman of the Taxpayers&#039; League, a group interested in lowering taxation of the city and county. (6) In the same year, he was appointed chairman of the Railroad Committee, charged with looking after the interests of the railroads in Dubuque and new businesses that might be encouraged to move to Dubuque. (7)</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">M. </del>M.|<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">M. </del>M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">T. W.</del>|<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">T. W. </del>RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, became [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Stewart's many contributions to Dubuque are often forgotten when compared to his donation in 1890 of several acres of land to the city with hope of creating a place where families could have outings. This donation was based on the extension of the street car line to the area. On October 22, 1890 Mayor Stewart, W. L. Allen and T. O. Swiney of the Allen and Swiney Company, and [[WALKER, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Marshall </ins>M.|<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Marshall </ins>M. WALKER]] and [[RUETE, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Theodore</ins>|<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Theodore </ins>RUETE]] examined the proposed route. (8) This area, then called Stewart Park, became [[UNION PARK]].  </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, later demolished.</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The route of the Northwest Arterial was shifted to avoid removing Stewart&#039;s home on the west side of Kennedy Road just north of 32nd Street. The home was, however, later demolished.</div></td></tr> </table>

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