Robert Marcellus Stewart

Robert Marcellus Stewart (born March 12, 1815 in Truxton , Cortland County , New York , † September 21, 1871 in Saint Joseph , Missouri ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1857 to 1861 the 14th governor of Missouri .

Early years and political advancement

Robert Stewart attended local schools in his homeland. After studying law, he was admitted to the bar in 1836. After moving one year, he began working in his new profession in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Stewart's political career began in 1845 as a delegate to a conference to revise the Missouri Constitution. Between 1846 and 1857 he was a member of the State Senate . On August 3, 1857, he was elected the new governor of his state.

Missouri governor

Robert Stewart took up his new office on October 22, 1857. During his tenure, the country's infrastructure was improved and the banking system reformed. Border disputes with the neighboring state of Kansas have been settled. However, these years were overshadowed by the events of the impending American Civil War. Stewart advocated the neutrality of his country in this conflict. Personally, he was for the Union.

Another résumé

Even after the end of his tenure on January 3, 1861, Stewart remained politically active. Between 1861 and 1863 he was a member of the Union Parliament of Missouri ( Missouri State Convention ). He also joined the Union Army , but could not stay there long due to his poor health. Robert Stewart died on September 21, 1871.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Robert Stewart in the National Governors Association (English)
• Robert Marcellus Stewart in the database of Find a Grave (English)