Church History Biographical Database
William Jackson Stewart
Census and genealogical records indicate that the Stewart family traveled to Utah in 1849. Further research needs to be done to determine which company they traveled with. The Stewart family included William Jackson Stewart, his wife Sarah Dickens Gentry, and their children Permelia Jane, Sarah Elizabeth, John, Uel, Esli, Malakiah, and William Jackson, Jr.
In 1853, he and his brother, Levi Stewart, crossed the plains again, this time leading a freight train of goods back to the Valley. At least one new emigrants was hired to drive teams in this freighting company.
At the end of a mission, William Jackson returned home with the John W. Berry Company in 1858.
Born in Overton, Shelby, Tennessee, United Staes
1814 December 19
Mother
Elizabeth Van Hooser
Father
William Stewart
Date Details
Occurred On 1814 December 19
Baptized
1831 September (Age 16)
Served in Central States Mission
1849 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Other
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
William J. Stewart went on business to the Missouri river area.
Residence When Called
Fremont, Idaho Territory, United States
Location Served
Missouri
Date Details
Started On 1849
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Traveled in Company Unknown (1849)
1849 (Age 34) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1849
Joined Company
Circa 1849
Company Arrived
Traveled in Levi Stewart Freight Train (1853)
1853 July 24 – October 20 (Age 38) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1853 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 October 20
Company Arrived
Served in British Mission
1857 August 4 – 1858 April 23 (Age 42) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Springville, Utah, Utah Territory, United States
Location Served
England
Date Details
Started On 1857 August 4
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1858 April 23
Arrived at Home
Traveled in John W. Berry Company (1858)
1858 May 10 – June 21 (Age 43) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1858 May 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 21
Company Arrived
Died
1884 December 5 (Age 69)
Media
William Jackson Stewart (1814 - 1884) Profile
Williams Jackson Stewart (1814 - 1884) Profile