James Stewart Jewell

1837–1887 (age 50)

Biography

James Stewart Jewell spent his years building a lot of support for his family, devoted to honest labor and the kind of steady civic presence that kept neighbors connected and communities secure.

He balanced work with generous hospitality, quietly helping young people find their footing and lending a ready hand in times of need, so that his name is still spoken with gratitude in Graceland’s circles.