Background
Stewart, Charles West was born on August 5, 1859 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Hugh C. and Lavinia (Smith) Stewart.
Stewart, Charles West was born on August 5, 1859 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Hugh C. and Lavinia (Smith) Stewart.
Educated University of Illinois, 1875-1877. United States Naval Academy, 1877-1881, final graduation, 1883, after 2 years’ service afloat.
1 son, Charles West (member Corps of Engineers, United States Army). United States assistant engineer with Mississippi River Commission, 1884-1893. United States examiner in Patent Office, 1894-1898.
Chief clerk, Library and Naval War Records, 1898-1902.
Superintendent Library and Naval War Records, 1902-1920. Again examiner in Patent Office, 1920-1930.
As representative of Navy Department, selected site and design for Union Navy Memorial at Vicksburg National Military Pk.
Member of the United States Board on Geographic Names, 1907.
Married Isabel M. Marble, December 17, 1891 (died 1919).