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William Frederick Steuart
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Portrait of Dr. William Frederick Steuart (1816-1899), CSA
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| Born | 1 January 1816 West River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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| Died | 10 December 1889 (aged 73) Christ Church, Owensville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
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| Known for | Spring Grove Hospital Center |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne Hall
(m. 1840) |
| Relatives | Richard Sprigg Steuart, cousin. George H. Steuart, great-grandfather |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |
Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1856-1865 |
| Rank | Surgeon |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Institutions | Maryland Hospital for the Insane |
William Frederick Steuart (1816–1889) was a doctor from Maryland who played a part in the American Civil War. He served as a surgeon for the Confederate States Army. This army fought against the Union states. He was a surgeon in the 3rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment. This unit was part of a group led by his cousin, General George H. Steuart.
After the war, he went back to Maryland. He worked as a doctor at the Maryland Hospital for the Insane. This hospital helped people with mental health challenges. Another cousin, Richard Sprigg Steuart, helped start this important hospital.
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Early Life and Family
William Steuart was born on January 1, 1816. His birthplace was West River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. His father, Charles Calvert Steuart, was also a doctor in Maryland. His mother was Anne Fitzhugh Biscoe.
William's grandfather was Charles Mark Steuart, a doctor too. His great-grandfather was George Hume Steuart, a planter and politician.
On February 27, 1840, William Steuart married Anne Hall. She was the daughter of Henry Hall and Mary Stevenson. William and Anne had a large family together.
Role in the Civil War
Many members of the Steuart family supported the Southern states. When the Civil War began, William Steuart had to leave Maryland. His home state stayed with the Union. He wanted to join the Confederate side.
The authorities in Maryland watched him closely. One of his sons was arrested. He was killed while trying to get away. This made William Steuart even more against the Union.
William and his wife left Maryland. They joined the Confederate cause. They managed to sneak out about $20,000 in money and precious metals. They hid these items in their belongings. They quickly invested this money in Confederate bonds. They were very sure the South would win the war.
Serving as a Surgeon
Steuart worked as a surgeon in the 3rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment. This unit gathered in Garysburg, North Carolina, in May 1861. It was part of the group led by his cousin, General George Hume Steuart.
His assistant was Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood. Dr. Wood wrote a detailed story about the regiment's time in the war. This story was published in 2000.
In 1862, his oldest son, Captain Henry "Harry" August Steuart, was captured. He was trying to bring medical supplies to the Confederacy. He was killed on May 11, 1862.
Even though officers and soldiers liked Steuart, army life was hard. The long marches and tough camp conditions were too much for him. He asked to be moved away from the front lines. He was about 50 years old when he joined the Southern armies.
Dr. B. M. Cromwell took his place. Dr. Cromwell had served with the 1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment. His first battle with the new regiment was the Battle of Payne's Farm.
Life After the War
After the war ended, Steuart went back to Maryland. He started working as a private doctor again. He became a resident physician at the Maryland Hospital for the Insane. This was a new kind of hospital. It was made to help people with mental illnesses. His cousin, Richard Sprigg Steuart, had worked hard to get this hospital started.
William Steuart passed away on December 10, 1889. He was buried at Christ Church in Owensville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Steuart Family Members
William Steuart and his wife Anne had eleven children:
- Henry "Harry" August Steuart (1840-1862): He was a Captain in the Confederate Army. He was killed during the Civil War while trying to deliver medical supplies.
- Charles Steuart (born 1842): He died when he was a baby.
- William Frederick Steuart (1843–1902): He also served in the Confederate Army.
- Ann Steuart (born 1845): She died when she was a baby.
- Louis Edward Steuart (born around 1846): He also served in the Confederate Army.
- Charles Steuart (born 1847): He died when he was a baby.
- Richard Estep Steuart (1849–1923)
- Mary Stevenson Steuart (1851–1897)
- Eleanor Steuart (1856–1906)
- George Biscoe Steuart (1857–1927)
- Dr Cecil Calvert Steuart (1869–1919)
