Sheriff of White County from 1910-1916
"White County News, Aug 19, 1909: "The announcement of L.J. Steward, of Bald Knob, as a candidate for sheriff appears in this issue of the News. Mr. Steward was born and raised in this county; he is a farmer by occupation, but a business man by profession. Mr. Steward will see the people of this county before the primary and explain to them his qualifications for this place. We publish in this issue the announcement of L.J. Steward of Bald Knob, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Sheriff. Mr. Steward has lived in White County all his life, and for several years has lived near Bald Knob, he has served his township at different times as Constable and has worked for several of the Sheriffs, of the county, always doing his duty in a quiet unassumming way, giving perfect satisfaction to every one, his honesty and integrity has never been questioned by any man, his ability to fill the office could best be told by the Sheriffs he has worked for. Mr. Steward submits his claims to the voters of White County upon his merits as an honest capable man."
When Lorenzo was elected sheriff in 1910, he and Annie moved to Searcy and rented a house on Center Street about one month and in December 1910, he bought a 5 room house and 74 acres at 614 N. Spring Street in Gray Township (later became part of Searcy, AR). The house originally had columns and the appearance of a colonial home, but Lorenzo removed the colums and added two bedrooms upstairs and a bath downstairs at the end of the center hall. Lorenzo and Annie were living right over the hill from his mother, Sarah Hobbs.
L.J. Steward's 80th Birthday Observed (Searcy, AR, Nov 16, 1942)
Twenty-one members of Mr. L.J. Steward's family were present yesterday, Sunday, November 15, for the celebration of his 80th birthday, which was held at his home on North Spring Street. At the noon hour, the guests were served a delicious dinner, buffet style, from the dining table, which was centered with a beautiful birthday cake bearing the inscription, "Happy Birthday 1862-1942," and 21 lighted candles. Gracing the buffet was a lovely silver basket of pink chrysanthemums, flanked by tall lighted white tapers in silver holders. A profusion of yellow chrysanthemums were used in decoration in the living room. The guests, most of whom were the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews of Mr. Steward, who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Steward of Pine Bluff; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Russellville; Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Reiser Steward and son, Billy, of Searcy; P. D. Huff and daughter, Miss Lorraine Huff and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Atkins and children, Stephen and Rodger Dow of Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Haney of Camden; mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wilcox of Bald Knob; and Mrs. M. M. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Gay of Searcy. Mr. Steward, who has spent his whole life in White County, was born November 16, 1862, in Bald Knob, having moved to Searcy in the fall of 1910. He was married to Miss Annie Steed, who passed away six years ago. Mr. Steward, who is a farmer and stock raiser, has served the public a number of different times, having served as constable for 10 years while living in Bald Knob. He also served as sheriff of White County for six years after moving to Searcy. Though an octogenarian, Mr. Steward is still very active and interested in civic and church affairs of Searcy and White County.
Obit, published in White County Weekley, Searcy, AR, Wednesday, June 21, 1961:
Prominent Searcy man Dies Today
Full, useful life ends near century mark. Mr. L. J. Steward, 98, retired farmer and stock raiser, and prominent life long White County resident, passed away at a local hospital this Wednesday morning, June 21, at 5 o'clock after a several weeks' illness. Born at Bald Knob, November 16, 1862, he was the son of the late L.H. and Sarah Elizabeth Hobbs Steward. His marriage to Miss Annie Steed of Bald Knob took place September 30, 1888, and to this union were born seven children, only three of whom survive. Mrs. Steward preceded him in death a number of years ago. In addition to being a farmer and raising thoroughbred cattle, he was constable at Bald Knob for ten years; moving to Searcy with his family in 1910. He served as deputy sheriff under several different sheriffs and was elected sheriff of White County in 1910, serving in this capacity for six years. Mr. Steward was a member of the First Methodist Church. He was a man of the highest integrity and had strong convictions and the courage to live up to them. A devoted husband and father, he loved his fellow man. He leaves a rich heritage to his children and his influence will be felt in this community for years to come. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. P.L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk, and one son, W. R. Steward, all of Searcy; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Daniel Funeral Home at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
Obit, published in Searcy, White Co., AR, newspaper (no date given).
Lorenzo Steward Dies in Searcy:
Searcy - Lorenzo James Steward, 98, former White County sheriff, died today in his home in Searcy. He was a native of Bald Knob and resided in Searcy since 1910. He served as constable in Bald Knob 10 years and was a deputy under several sheriffs before being elected White County sheriff in 1910. He served six years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and was a retired farmer and stock raiser. Survivors include a son, W. R. Steward of Searcy; two daughters: Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Searcy; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Daniel Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jefferson Sherman and Dr. W. Henry Goodloe. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
"White County News, Aug 19, 1909: "The announcement of L.J. Steward, of Bald Knob, as a candidate for sheriff appears in this issue of the News. Mr. Steward was born and raised in this county; he is a farmer by occupation, but a business man by profession. Mr. Steward will see the people of this county before the primary and explain to them his qualifications for this place. We publish in this issue the announcement of L.J. Steward of Bald Knob, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Sheriff. Mr. Steward has lived in White County all his life, and for several years has lived near Bald Knob, he has served his township at different times as Constable and has worked for several of the Sheriffs, of the county, always doing his duty in a quiet unassumming way, giving perfect satisfaction to every one, his honesty and integrity has never been questioned by any man, his ability to fill the office could best be told by the Sheriffs he has worked for. Mr. Steward submits his claims to the voters of White County upon his merits as an honest capable man."
When Lorenzo was elected sheriff in 1910, he and Annie moved to Searcy and rented a house on Center Street about one month and in December 1910, he bought a 5 room house and 74 acres at 614 N. Spring Street in Gray Township (later became part of Searcy, AR). The house originally had columns and the appearance of a colonial home, but Lorenzo removed the colums and added two bedrooms upstairs and a bath downstairs at the end of the center hall. Lorenzo and Annie were living right over the hill from his mother, Sarah Hobbs.
L.J. Steward's 80th Birthday Observed (Searcy, AR, Nov 16, 1942)
Twenty-one members of Mr. L.J. Steward's family were present yesterday, Sunday, November 15, for the celebration of his 80th birthday, which was held at his home on North Spring Street. At the noon hour, the guests were served a delicious dinner, buffet style, from the dining table, which was centered with a beautiful birthday cake bearing the inscription, "Happy Birthday 1862-1942," and 21 lighted candles. Gracing the buffet was a lovely silver basket of pink chrysanthemums, flanked by tall lighted white tapers in silver holders. A profusion of yellow chrysanthemums were used in decoration in the living room. The guests, most of whom were the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews of Mr. Steward, who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Steward of Pine Bluff; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Russellville; Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Reiser Steward and son, Billy, of Searcy; P. D. Huff and daughter, Miss Lorraine Huff and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Atkins and children, Stephen and Rodger Dow of Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Haney of Camden; mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wilcox of Bald Knob; and Mrs. M. M. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Gay of Searcy. Mr. Steward, who has spent his whole life in White County, was born November 16, 1862, in Bald Knob, having moved to Searcy in the fall of 1910. He was married to Miss Annie Steed, who passed away six years ago. Mr. Steward, who is a farmer and stock raiser, has served the public a number of different times, having served as constable for 10 years while living in Bald Knob. He also served as sheriff of White County for six years after moving to Searcy. Though an octogenarian, Mr. Steward is still very active and interested in civic and church affairs of Searcy and White County.
Obit, published in White County Weekley, Searcy, AR, Wednesday, June 21, 1961:
Prominent Searcy man Dies Today
Full, useful life ends near century mark. Mr. L. J. Steward, 98, retired farmer and stock raiser, and prominent life long White County resident, passed away at a local hospital this Wednesday morning, June 21, at 5 o'clock after a several weeks' illness. Born at Bald Knob, November 16, 1862, he was the son of the late L.H. and Sarah Elizabeth Hobbs Steward. His marriage to Miss Annie Steed of Bald Knob took place September 30, 1888, and to this union were born seven children, only three of whom survive. Mrs. Steward preceded him in death a number of years ago. In addition to being a farmer and raising thoroughbred cattle, he was constable at Bald Knob for ten years; moving to Searcy with his family in 1910. He served as deputy sheriff under several different sheriffs and was elected sheriff of White County in 1910, serving in this capacity for six years. Mr. Steward was a member of the First Methodist Church. He was a man of the highest integrity and had strong convictions and the courage to live up to them. A devoted husband and father, he loved his fellow man. He leaves a rich heritage to his children and his influence will be felt in this community for years to come. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. P.L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk, and one son, W. R. Steward, all of Searcy; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Daniel Funeral Home at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
Obit, published in Searcy, White Co., AR, newspaper (no date given).
Lorenzo Steward Dies in Searcy:
Searcy - Lorenzo James Steward, 98, former White County sheriff, died today in his home in Searcy. He was a native of Bald Knob and resided in Searcy since 1910. He served as constable in Bald Knob 10 years and was a deputy under several sheriffs before being elected White County sheriff in 1910. He served six years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and was a retired farmer and stock raiser. Survivors include a son, W. R. Steward of Searcy; two daughters: Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Searcy; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Daniel Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jefferson Sherman and Dr. W. Henry Goodloe. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
Sheriff of White County from 1910-1916
"White County News, Aug 19, 1909: "The announcement of L.J. Steward, of Bald Knob, as a candidate for sheriff appears in this issue of the News. Mr. Steward was born and raised in this county; he is a farmer by occupation, but a business man by profession. Mr. Steward will see the people of this county before the primary and explain to them his qualifications for this place. We publish in this issue the announcement of L.J. Steward of Bald Knob, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Sheriff. Mr. Steward has lived in White County all his life, and for several years has lived near Bald Knob, he has served his township at different times as Constable and has worked for several of the Sheriffs, of the county, always doing his duty in a quiet unassumming way, giving perfect satisfaction to every one, his honesty and integrity has never been questioned by any man, his ability to fill the office could best be told by the Sheriffs he has worked for. Mr. Steward submits his claims to the voters of White County upon his merits as an honest capable man."
When Lorenzo was elected sheriff in 1910, he and Annie moved to Searcy and rented a house on Center Street about one month and in December 1910, he bought a 5 room house and 74 acres at 614 N. Spring Street in Gray Township (later became part of Searcy, AR). The house originally had columns and the appearance of a colonial home, but Lorenzo removed the colums and added two bedrooms upstairs and a bath downstairs at the end of the center hall. Lorenzo and Annie were living right over the hill from his mother, Sarah Hobbs.
L.J. Steward's 80th Birthday Observed (Searcy, AR, Nov 16, 1942)
Twenty-one members of Mr. L.J. Steward's family were present yesterday, Sunday, November 15, for the celebration of his 80th birthday, which was held at his home on North Spring Street. At the noon hour, the guests were served a delicious dinner, buffet style, from the dining table, which was centered with a beautiful birthday cake bearing the inscription, "Happy Birthday 1862-1942," and 21 lighted candles. Gracing the buffet was a lovely silver basket of pink chrysanthemums, flanked by tall lighted white tapers in silver holders. A profusion of yellow chrysanthemums were used in decoration in the living room. The guests, most of whom were the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews of Mr. Steward, who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Steward of Pine Bluff; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Russellville; Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Reiser Steward and son, Billy, of Searcy; P. D. Huff and daughter, Miss Lorraine Huff and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Atkins and children, Stephen and Rodger Dow of Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Haney of Camden; mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wilcox of Bald Knob; and Mrs. M. M. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Gay of Searcy. Mr. Steward, who has spent his whole life in White County, was born November 16, 1862, in Bald Knob, having moved to Searcy in the fall of 1910. He was married to Miss Annie Steed, who passed away six years ago. Mr. Steward, who is a farmer and stock raiser, has served the public a number of different times, having served as constable for 10 years while living in Bald Knob. He also served as sheriff of White County for six years after moving to Searcy. Though an octogenarian, Mr. Steward is still very active and interested in civic and church affairs of Searcy and White County.
Obit, published in White County Weekley, Searcy, AR, Wednesday, June 21, 1961:
Prominent Searcy man Dies Today
Full, useful life ends near century mark. Mr. L. J. Steward, 98, retired farmer and stock raiser, and prominent life long White County resident, passed away at a local hospital this Wednesday morning, June 21, at 5 o'clock after a several weeks' illness. Born at Bald Knob, November 16, 1862, he was the son of the late L.H. and Sarah Elizabeth Hobbs Steward. His marriage to Miss Annie Steed of Bald Knob took place September 30, 1888, and to this union were born seven children, only three of whom survive. Mrs. Steward preceded him in death a number of years ago. In addition to being a farmer and raising thoroughbred cattle, he was constable at Bald Knob for ten years; moving to Searcy with his family in 1910. He served as deputy sheriff under several different sheriffs and was elected sheriff of White County in 1910, serving in this capacity for six years. Mr. Steward was a member of the First Methodist Church. He was a man of the highest integrity and had strong convictions and the courage to live up to them. A devoted husband and father, he loved his fellow man. He leaves a rich heritage to his children and his influence will be felt in this community for years to come. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. P.L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk, and one son, W. R. Steward, all of Searcy; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Daniel Funeral Home at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
Obit, published in Searcy, White Co., AR, newspaper (no date given).
Lorenzo Steward Dies in Searcy:
Searcy - Lorenzo James Steward, 98, former White County sheriff, died today in his home in Searcy. He was a native of Bald Knob and resided in Searcy since 1910. He served as constable in Bald Knob 10 years and was a deputy under several sheriffs before being elected White County sheriff in 1910. He served six years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and was a retired farmer and stock raiser. Survivors include a son, W. R. Steward of Searcy; two daughters: Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Searcy; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Daniel Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jefferson Sherman and Dr. W. Henry Goodloe. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
"White County News, Aug 19, 1909: "The announcement of L.J. Steward, of Bald Knob, as a candidate for sheriff appears in this issue of the News. Mr. Steward was born and raised in this county; he is a farmer by occupation, but a business man by profession. Mr. Steward will see the people of this county before the primary and explain to them his qualifications for this place. We publish in this issue the announcement of L.J. Steward of Bald Knob, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Sheriff. Mr. Steward has lived in White County all his life, and for several years has lived near Bald Knob, he has served his township at different times as Constable and has worked for several of the Sheriffs, of the county, always doing his duty in a quiet unassumming way, giving perfect satisfaction to every one, his honesty and integrity has never been questioned by any man, his ability to fill the office could best be told by the Sheriffs he has worked for. Mr. Steward submits his claims to the voters of White County upon his merits as an honest capable man."
When Lorenzo was elected sheriff in 1910, he and Annie moved to Searcy and rented a house on Center Street about one month and in December 1910, he bought a 5 room house and 74 acres at 614 N. Spring Street in Gray Township (later became part of Searcy, AR). The house originally had columns and the appearance of a colonial home, but Lorenzo removed the colums and added two bedrooms upstairs and a bath downstairs at the end of the center hall. Lorenzo and Annie were living right over the hill from his mother, Sarah Hobbs.
L.J. Steward's 80th Birthday Observed (Searcy, AR, Nov 16, 1942)
Twenty-one members of Mr. L.J. Steward's family were present yesterday, Sunday, November 15, for the celebration of his 80th birthday, which was held at his home on North Spring Street. At the noon hour, the guests were served a delicious dinner, buffet style, from the dining table, which was centered with a beautiful birthday cake bearing the inscription, "Happy Birthday 1862-1942," and 21 lighted candles. Gracing the buffet was a lovely silver basket of pink chrysanthemums, flanked by tall lighted white tapers in silver holders. A profusion of yellow chrysanthemums were used in decoration in the living room. The guests, most of whom were the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews of Mr. Steward, who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Steward of Pine Bluff; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Russellville; Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Reiser Steward and son, Billy, of Searcy; P. D. Huff and daughter, Miss Lorraine Huff and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Atkins and children, Stephen and Rodger Dow of Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Haney of Camden; mr. and Mrs. R. O. Wilcox of Bald Knob; and Mrs. M. M. Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Gay of Searcy. Mr. Steward, who has spent his whole life in White County, was born November 16, 1862, in Bald Knob, having moved to Searcy in the fall of 1910. He was married to Miss Annie Steed, who passed away six years ago. Mr. Steward, who is a farmer and stock raiser, has served the public a number of different times, having served as constable for 10 years while living in Bald Knob. He also served as sheriff of White County for six years after moving to Searcy. Though an octogenarian, Mr. Steward is still very active and interested in civic and church affairs of Searcy and White County.
Obit, published in White County Weekley, Searcy, AR, Wednesday, June 21, 1961:
Prominent Searcy man Dies Today
Full, useful life ends near century mark. Mr. L. J. Steward, 98, retired farmer and stock raiser, and prominent life long White County resident, passed away at a local hospital this Wednesday morning, June 21, at 5 o'clock after a several weeks' illness. Born at Bald Knob, November 16, 1862, he was the son of the late L.H. and Sarah Elizabeth Hobbs Steward. His marriage to Miss Annie Steed of Bald Knob took place September 30, 1888, and to this union were born seven children, only three of whom survive. Mrs. Steward preceded him in death a number of years ago. In addition to being a farmer and raising thoroughbred cattle, he was constable at Bald Knob for ten years; moving to Searcy with his family in 1910. He served as deputy sheriff under several different sheriffs and was elected sheriff of White County in 1910, serving in this capacity for six years. Mr. Steward was a member of the First Methodist Church. He was a man of the highest integrity and had strong convictions and the courage to live up to them. A devoted husband and father, he loved his fellow man. He leaves a rich heritage to his children and his influence will be felt in this community for years to come. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. P.L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk, and one son, W. R. Steward, all of Searcy; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Daniel Funeral Home at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
Obit, published in Searcy, White Co., AR, newspaper (no date given).
Lorenzo Steward Dies in Searcy:
Searcy - Lorenzo James Steward, 98, former White County sheriff, died today in his home in Searcy. He was a native of Bald Knob and resided in Searcy since 1910. He served as constable in Bald Knob 10 years and was a deputy under several sheriffs before being elected White County sheriff in 1910. He served six years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and was a retired farmer and stock raiser. Survivors include a son, W. R. Steward of Searcy; two daughters: Mrs. P. L. Kirby and Mrs. A. S. Faulk of Searcy; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Daniel Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jefferson Sherman and Dr. W. Henry Goodloe. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. The family requests no flowers.
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