POWHATAN M. STEWARD,
Born in Petersburg, on October 31, 1842, received his education in the
schools of Petersburg. He entered the Confederate States military
service in October, 1861, Company E, 41st Virginia Infantry, private,
promoted sergeant. He was captured at Seven Pines, and held two
months at Fort Delaware. After exchange he rejoined his company,
and in 1863 he enlisted again, in Sturdivant's Light Artillery. He was
detached to the quartermaster's department at Petersburg, where he
served as harness maker till the close of the war. He then engaged in
his present business, dealer in carriages and buggies, manufacturer of
saddles, harness, etc. He is the son of William E. Steward, born in
Petersburg, died in 1859, aged forty-nine years, and Jane T. Steward,
nee Rosser, also now deceased. He married Laura E. Steward, daughter
of Jas. M. B. Steward, and they have four children: Nellie L., Annie M.,
Powhatan M., jr., and Florence G.
