Henry A. Steward, late of Catasauqua, was born in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Aug. 9, 1845. At the proper age he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter trade and for many years he was foreman of the Frederick Beck & Company Car Wheel and Axle Works, now known as Fullerton Car Wheel and Axle Works. In 1878 he succeeded his father-in-law, Owen Frederick in the furniture and undertaking business, successfully conducting it until his death, April 3, 1897. He served St. Paul's Lutheran Church Catasauqua. They had one daughter and one son; Emma J., widow of William Gwynne Davis, who was born Aug. 31, 1876, and departed this life. Oct 25. 1902, having had two children, Henry S. D. and Wallace G. D.