Jacob H. Stewart

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Jacob Henry Stewart (January 15, 1829 – August 25, 1884) was a Representative for the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Jacob H. Stewart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879
Preceded byWilliam S. King
Succeeded byWilliam D. Washburn
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
December 7, 1859 – January 7, 1861
Preceded byCharles S. Cave
Succeeded byJoel K. Reiner
Personal details
Born
Jacob Henry Stewart

(1829-01-15)January 15, 1829
Clermont, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 1884(1884-08-25) (aged 55)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceSaint Paul, Minnesota
EducationUniversity Medical College of New York City, Yale College, Phillips Academy
OccupationPhysician

Early life and education

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Stewart was born in Clermont, New York, on January 15, 1829. He moved with his parents to Peekskill, New York, where he attended the common schools and was graduated from Phillips Academy. He then attended Yale College to study medicine and graduated from the University Medical College of New York City in 1851, returning to his hometown of Peekskill to practice medicine.

Career

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In 1855, Stewart moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota, becoming the medical officer of Ramsey County in 1856 and then surgeon general of the State of Minnesota from 1857 to 1863. He was a member of the Minnesota Senate in 1858 and 1859, and during the American Civil War he served briefly as a surgeon in the Union Army.

Political career

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Stewart was mayor of Saint Paul in 1864, 1868, and 1872 – 1874, and also served as postmaster of Saint Paul from 1865 to 1870. In 1876, he was elected as a Republican to the 45th congress, serving from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1879. After leaving office, he served as surveyor general of Minnesota from 1879 to 1882, then resumed the practice of medicine in Saint Paul. He died on August 25, 1884, and is interred in Oakland Cemetery.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Jacob H. Stewart (id: S000908)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district
1877 – 1879
Succeeded by