James Augustus Stewart

James Augustus Stewart (November 24, 1808 – April 3, 1879) was an American politician and jurist.

James Augustus Stewart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st district
In office
1855–1861
Preceded byJohn Rankin Franklin
Succeeded byJohn Woodland Crisfield
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Dorchester County district
In office
1843–1845
Serving with James B. Chaplain, John W. Dail, Joseph Nicols, Francis P. Phelps
Preceded byNathaniel E. Green, William B. Lecompte, Francis P. Phelps, William K. Traverse
Succeeded byWilliam Frazier, John R. Keene, Joseph E. Muse, Reuben Tall
Personal details
Born(1808-11-24)November 24, 1808
Dorchester County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 3, 1879(1879-04-03) (aged 70)
Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeChrist Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Rebeccca Sophia Eccleston
(m. 1837)
Children6
EducationFranklin College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
  • judge
  • newspaperman
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