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Lands Where My Fathers Died

Lands Where My Fathers Died

por Jack Stewart

Hog Butchering Season on the Farm

Those 11 children played very important roles as they butchered the hog, allowing for meat for the family throughout the winter.

Robert Marries Sarah Finney

In this week's episode, Robert Stewart marries Sarah Finney. They had plenty of help on the farm with their 11 children.

Robert Stewart, Frontiersman

The story of Robert Stewart begins here, among his large family and close-knit Scots-Irish community.

Stewarts in the Revolutionary War

Hugh and Nancy's son, John, decides to join the Continental Army

Hugh Stewart Marries Nancy Moore

Hugh Stewart will find out the hard way that not all of the Indians are friendly. And sadly, he experiences another loss, one that left him deeply devastated

Hugh Stewart and the Beaver Creek Indians

Samuel and Hugh Stewart were able to secure farm land, and eventually, Hugh married and started a family.

Hugh Stewart, Boy Weaver

Hugh discovered he could make a living as a weaver, and soon had plenty of work in his community

Drumore Township, Pennsylvania

The Stewarts found Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church! They also found a community of Scots who welcomed them with open arms.

Hugh Stewart in Philadelphia

The Stewarts have landed in Philadelphia, and their next stop is Drumore in Lancaster County. The story continues as they travel by wagon through forested areas previously only used by animals and Indians.

Early April

The Stewart Family is finally sailing to America! They survived 10 weeks aboard a ship with cramped quarters, little water, and unsanitary facilities.

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