Background
He was the son of David B. Stewart (1832–1915), the first Mayor of Ithaca.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of David B. Stewart (1832–1915), the first Mayor of Ithaca.
He attended the public schools in Ithaca, and then became a partner in his father"s wholesale grocery business.
He was Mayor of Ithaca from 1920 until his death on June 15, 1921. His widow died about half a year later, and the estate became a party in a case argued before the United States. Supreme Court concerning the payment of estate taxes. Stewart Park in Ithaca was named in his honor.
Stewart was a member of the New York State Assembly (Tompkins Company) in 1894 and 1895. He was a member of the New York State Senate (40th Doctorate) from 1896 to 1898, and from 1901 to 1904. Sitting in the 119th, 120th, 121st, 124th, 125th, 126th and 127th New York State Legislatures.
