Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 8/7/2025
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/5/1872
City: Byron Township, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/1/1923
City: Lansing, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/2/1923
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Fulton Street Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Louise P. Buchsieb about 1903
Number of Children:
Background
Religion:
Military Service: National Guard
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools; high school; graduated from University of Michigan, 1900
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish and German descent. Son of Charles R. and Alta M. (Sadler) Stewart. He came to Michigan around 1873. He practiced law in Grand Rapids, MI. Earl Stewart served as a sergeant major on the staff of the 32nd Michigan Infantry during the Spanish-American War. During World War 1, he served as a Major in the 126th Infantry, commanding the 3rd Battalion. He served in the 63rd Infantry Brigade,Michigan National Guard after the war.
Notable Facts:
Reach the rank of Brigadier General. Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , State House of Correction , Ways and Means
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Committee chairmanship: State House of Correction
Committees Served On: Insurance , Military Affairs , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution , University
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Macomb
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Military Affairs
Bibliography:
Manual 1909 p.743; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portraits; Michiganology
