John Stewart (Illinois politician)

John Stewart
Portrait from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Kane County (1904)
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office January 1, 1899 – January 1, 1901 Serving with Guy L. Bush & Samuel Alschuler
Preceded by	Charles P. Bryan, William F. Hunter, & Samuel Alschuler
Succeeded by	Guy L. Bush, Charles H. Backus, & John A. Logan
In office January 1, 1885 – January 1, 1889 Serving with L. L. Hiatt (1885), Thomas O'Donnell (1885), Charles Curtiss (1887), & James Herrington (1887)
Preceded by	H. F. Walker, L. L. Hiatt, & James Herrington
Succeeded by	Robert M. Ireland, E. C. Hawley, & N. R. Graham
Personal details
Born	(1825-08-10)August 10, 1825 Fredericton, New Brunswick, British Canada
Died	March 26, 1915(1915-03-26) (aged 89) Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Blackberry Cemetery, Elburn, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Martha Ann Thomas ​ ​ (m. 1852⁠–⁠1915)​
Children	Thomas B. Stewart (b. 1858; died 1921) Eliza Jane (Watson) (b. 1861; died 1949) Nellie Isaline (Alexander) (b. 1873; died 1951)
Relatives	Alexander Stewart (brother)

John Stewart (August 10, 1825 – March 26, 1915) was a Scottish American immigrant, businessman, Republican politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Illinois. From humble beginnings chopping lumber, he founded a lumber business with his brother which made them both millionaires. He also served three terms in the Illinois House of Representatives.

His brother and business partner, Alexander Stewart, served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.