Thomas B. Stewart, farmer; P. O. Piqua; was born in Pennsylvania September 23, 1840, a son of Robert and Sarah (Barnett) Stewart, who were also born in Pennsylvania, living and dying there; both dying in July 1878, there being only sixteen days difference in their deaths; they were parents of ten children, eight of whom are now living, viz., Robert C., Sarah Jane, Margaret Elizabeth, Nancy Rebecca, Thomas B., Harriet, Caroline, and William Calvin. Mr. Stewart, our subject, was married Sept. 30, 1872, to Matilda McElheny, daughter of Samuel and Hannah McElheny, who were born in Pennsylvania; by this union, they have five children, viz., Robert Earl, John J., Sarah Elizabeth, Thomas C., and one infant child. Mr. Stewart lived with his father till 1872, when he came to Miami County and located upon the farm where he now resides; he served in the War of the Rebellion three years and returned safely home; he has here a fine farm of 120 acres, with good buildings, constituting a comfortable and pleasant home. Mr. Stewart is, politically, a staunch Republican.