Laura Jane Stuart1,2

b. 11 October 1862, d. 28 February 1925
FatherDavid Marcellus Stuart1,2 b. 20 Dec 1821, d. 1 Aug 1892
MotherEllen A. White1,3,4 b. 14 Feb 1824, d. 29 Jul 1886
Birth11 Oct 1862 Laura Jane Stuart was born on 11 Oct 1862 in Meadowview, Washington County, Virginia.2,5 
Cens-190015 Jun 1900  Laura, along with her sister Blanche and her brother George, did not marry. Following the deaths of both of their parents George served as the head of the household. In 1900 the 3 siblings, along with an aunt, Mary Benham, were enumerated in the Glade Spring district (Meadowview Precinct) of Washington County.6 
Death28 Feb 1925 Laura died on 28 Feb 1925 in Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia, at age 62.2,5 
Burial She was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.5 

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Citations

  1. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 102-6.
  2. [S2205] Jack Hockett, compiler, "Washington County, Virginia and Smyth County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1915" (unpublished manuscript; microfilm records viewed at the Library of Virginia, Jan. 2009), Laura Jane Stuart entry.
  3. [S2205] Jack Hockett, compiler, "Washington County, Virginia and Smyth County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1915" (unpublished manuscript; microfilm records viewed at the Library of Virginia, Jan. 2009), Laura Jane Stuart entry (provides mother's maiden name).
  4. [S163] Ellen White household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 94, p. 33A (p. 69 stamped), dwelling 285, family 288. March 2009, image 33 of 54. Household includes: David M. Stuart, 58, farmer, b. TN; Ellen M., 45, wife; Mary, 26, dau; Laura, 17, dau; George, 19, son; Richard White, 58, bros-in-law, work on farm; Blanche Stuart, 13, dau; all others b. VA.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 188. Stone reported to read: Laura J. Stuart, 11 Oct. 1862-28 Feb 1925.
  6. [S634] George Steward household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District-Meadow View Precinct, ED 109, sheet 11A (p. 93 stamped), dwelling 202, family 204, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2009, image 41 of 57. Household includes: George Steward, 39, b. Jul 1860, sgl, owns farm, no mortgage; Laura, sister, 36, sgl, b. Oct. 1863; Blanch, sister, 32, sgl, b. May 1868; Mary Benham, aunt, 80, b. May 1820, wid, no children; all b. VA/VA/VA.