Col. James T. Stuart and E. E. Hunter

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Husband Col. James T. Stuart ¹

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           Born: 9 Dec 1837 - Linden Hall, Harris Twp, Centre Co, PA 2
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         Father: David A. Stuart (1812-Aft 1898) 3
         Mother: Martha Johnson (1813-1885) 4

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       Marriage: 16 Jun 1875 2

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Wife E. E. Hunter ²

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         Father: Dr. Reuben Hunter (      -1864) 2
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Children

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1 M William Stuart ²

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           Born: 3 Aug 1876 2
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2 M George J. Stuart ²

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           Born: 23 Jul 1880 2
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3 M David A. Stuart ²

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           Born: 1 Oct 1882 2
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4 M Rueben R. Stuart ²

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           Born: 8 Oct 1884 2
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General Notes: Husband - Col. James T. Stuart

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Boalsburg, Harris Twp, Centre Co, PA

He began his education in the school house at Rock Hill, his teacher being Matthew Woods, later a practicing physician of Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Subsequently he attended school in Clearfield County, and at the age of seventeen completed his literary education in Boalsburg Academy. On beginning his business career he served as a clerk for George W. Johnson & Co., of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, for three years, and during the following four years engaged in teaching school in Centre County, at $1 per day. On his return from the war he again entered the mercantile establishment of Mr. Johnson in Petersburg, Huntingdon County, where he remained some four years, and later, in partnership with William D. Keller, engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods in Houserville, College township, Centre County. At the end of three years, however, he returned to Boalsburg, where he embarked in mercantile pursuits, and also served as postmaster from 1873 until 1882. On removing to State College in the latter year he, in connection with his brother, John W., conducted a general store for three years, but beginning in 1885 he engaged in business in Boalsburg. His home and hotel was a beautiful stone structure, erected in 1819 by Col. James Johnson, and there everything was done for the convenience and comfort of his guests.
Hardly had the echoes of Fort Sumter's guns died away when Mr. Stuart offered his service to the general government to assist in putting down the Rebellion, enlisting April 20, 1861, in the 7th P. V. I., for three months. He was discharged July 20, 1861, but on the 31st of the following August was made sergeant in Company G, 49th P. V. I., under Capt. John Bool; was promoted to second lieutenant March 16, 1862; and to first lieutenant December 1, of the same year. On January 12, 1863, he was transferred to the field and staff roll as adjutant; promoted to captain of Company G, February 25, 1864; commissioned brevet major of the United States Volunteers, April 6, 1865; promoted to major of the 49th P. V. I., in June, 1865; and to lieutenant-colonel July 14, 1865.
Col. Stuart participated in the following engagements: Williamsburg, May 5, 1862; Harnet's Hill; Golding's Farm; Savage Station; Malvern Hill; Antietam; Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; Chancellorsville; Gettysburg; Rappahannock Station ; Mine Run; Wilderness; Spottsylvania Court House; Winchester; Cedar Creek; Petersburg, April 2, 1865; Little Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865; and, on the 9th of the same month, Appomattox Court House, where Lee surrendered to Grant, and the war was practically over. Col. Stuart was wounded at Rappahannock, November 7, 1863, and in the shoulder at Spottsylvania, May 10, 1864. After his return home he contemplated joining the regular army, and wrote to Gen. W. S. Hancock for a letter of recommendation, which he received, and which read as follows:
CANONDOLET, MO., August 6, 1866.
Lieut.-Col. James T. Stuart, late of the 49th P. V. I., is known to me to have been a faithful officer; he served under my command during the Peninsula and Antietam campaigns. He has been severely wounded in action, and was promoted to the lieutenant-colonelcy of his regiment for gallant and meritorious services. I have no hesitation in recommending him for a commision in the regular army of the United States.
(Signed) WINFIELD S. HANCOCK, Major-General U. S. A.
In December, 1864, Col. Stuart was detailed to headquarters of the 6th Army Corps, as commander of a battalion of sharpshooters, with the rank of captain. Subsequently he was requested by Gen. Edwards to take a position on his staff as brigade inspector, which he accepted and filled until discharged, Gen. Wheaton relieving him from his former position.
Col. Stuart became a prominent member of the Grand Army Post No. 95, and the Union Veteran Legion, both of Bellefonte. He was a stalwart Republican in politics, and in 1866 was the candidate of his party for State representative. He served as county auditor from 1879 until 1882, and at times filled various township offices.

1 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg Pg 173, 267.

2 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 173.

3 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 173, 266.

4 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 173, 266.