Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. 
Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884

MORGAN COUNTY
ASHLAND TOWNSHIP
PAGE 338

JOHN F. STIERWALT, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of this town-
ship, was born on August 12, 1833, in Owen County, Ind., and is the sixth of
eleven children born to John and Elizabeth (Sandy) Stierwalt, both natives of
North Carolina, and of German extraction.   Our subject was brought up on a
farm near Gosport, Ind., and received a limited education.  He spent the most
of his early youth in rolling logs, picking brush, and helping clear land for a farm.
As a start in life, he received about $1,500, and now owns a farm of 164 acres
of good land, well-improved.  In 1854, he came to this county, and has resided
here ever since.  On April 11, 1861, he was married to Milcha A. Shake, a
native of this county.  Nine children have been born to them viz.:  Eli F. (deceas-
ed), born November 27, 1862;  Levi A., born February 28, 1864;  Martha
E., born November 26, 1866;  Michael H., born March 1, 1869;  Robert W. 
(deceased), born October 7, 1871;  William T., born August 15, 1874;  Rosy
E, born February 24, 1877;  Mary A., born July 6, 1879;  Miranda C, born
October 7, 1881.  He and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist
Church.  Mr. Stierwalt is a stanch Democrat, and at one time took an active
part in the Grange movement.  He cast his first vote for President for James
Buchanan.  He is a liberal giver to benevolent and charitable institutions and
movements, is a public-spirited citizen, and much respected by his associates
and acquaintances.

Data Entry Volunteer:  Diana Flynn  

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