Background
Stewart, Bennett Mcvey was born on August 6, 1914 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Bennett and Cathleen (Jones) Stewart.
Stewart, Bennett Mcvey was born on August 6, 1914 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Bennett and Cathleen (Jones) Stewart.
Bachelor, Miles College, 1940.
Assistant principal Irondale High School, Birmingham, Alabama, 1936. Associate professor sociology Miles College, 1938-1940. Insurance executive Atlanta Life Insurance Company, 1940-1950, director Illinois Chicago, 1950-1968.
Inspector Chicago Building Department, 1968. Rehabilitation specialist Chicago Department Urban Renewal, 1968-1971. Alderman from 21st ward Chicago City Council, from 1971.
Member 96th Congress from 1st Illinois district.
Board directors Wabash Young Men’s Christian Association. Member Chesterfield Community Council. Member Democratic Ward Committee, Chicago, 1972-1988.
Member Chicago Insurance Association (past president), Alpha Psi Alpha (past Chicago graduate chapter president, board directors).
Married Pattye Crittenden, September 1938. Children: Bennett Michael, Ronald Patrick, Miriam Kay Stewart Early.