Box 20

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Steuart family papers largely pertain to a trust estate established in 1861 by Major General George H. Steuart (1790-1867), who served in the War of 1812 and joined the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. The trust estate consisted of ground rents, the income from which supported George H.'s ten children. It was maintained by his sons Brigadier General George Hume (1828-1903), Lieutenant William James (1832-1864), Thomas Edmondson (1834-1866), and Dr. James Henry...