Penrose J. Stewart, was born Dec. 19, 1856, in Whitehall township, and there for some years he was employed in the ore mines; and for three years he was an employee of the Central Railroad of N. J. Later, for a period of four years, he was an engineer in the ore mines. On April 7, 1884, he entered the employ of the American Cement Company as an engineer, later was promoted to foreman, which position he has filled to the present time. On April 14, 1883, he was married to Annie J., a daughter of Lewis and Charlotte (Hartz) Leh. They have the following children: Lottie E., deceased; Ray E.; Ida, married David Guth; William P.; Charles L.; Albert; and Theodore, both died in childhood and Walter D. Mr. Stewart and his family are members of the Egypt Lutheran church. Socially he is a member of Livingston Castle, No 258, K. G. E. of Allentown. He is a Democrat in politics.