City: Fruitland
STEWART, Neil M., farmer; born near Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 1, 1844; Scotch-Irish descent; son of James and Isabella (McNeil) STEWART; father’s occupation farmer; paternal grandparents David and Rebecca (Avant) STEWART; maternal grandparents Neil and Lucy (Knight) McNEIL; educated in high schools of Gibson, Co., Tenn.; in early life engaged in mercantile business at Jackson, Tenn.; later became interested in farming at Fruitland, Tenn.; married Mary P. SHARK Nov. 25, 1873; member Masons, I. O. O. F.; Democrat; chairman of Democratic (Regular) Executive Committee of Gibson Co., Tenn.; served three years in Confederate army during civil war with Gen. N. B. FORREST Calvary; member Southern Presbyterian church, and Elder in same.
