Background
Stewart, John Truesdale was born on January 13, 1868 in Loda, Illinois, United States. Son of William R. and Nancy (Barr) Stewart.
Stewart, John Truesdale was born on January 13, 1868 in Loda, Illinois, United States. Son of William R. and Nancy (Barr) Stewart.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer, University of Illinois, 1893, Civil Engineer, 1909.
In private practice to 1897. Field assistant, topographic corps, United States Geological Survey, 1898-1903. Drainage engineer, United States Department of Agriculture, 1904-1908.
Professor and chief division of agricultural engineering, University of Minnesota, 1908-1917.
Cadet officer University of Illinois. Brevetted captain Illinois National Guard, 1893.
Organized and drilled company for Spanish-American War, 1898, but not called into service. Major, Engineers United States.R., on active duty, May 26, 1917.
Lieutenant colonel engineers, October 18, 1918.
Honorary discharge, October 13, 1919. Lieutenant colonel East.O.R.C., January 31, 1920, colonel January 14, 1924. In charge of educational activities in schools and colleges for Portland Cement Association, January 1921-March 1922.
Consulting engineer, drainage and wet land development, April since 1922.
Married Ida Belle Wilson, January 1, 1900.