Hugh Stewart and the Beaver Creek Indians

Hugh Stewart and the Beaver Creek Indians

Samuel and Hugh Stewart were able to secure farm land, and eventually, Hugh married and started a family.

Hugh Stewart, Boy Weaver

Hugh discovered he could make a living as a weaver, and soon had plenty of work in his community

Drumore Township, Pennsylvania

The Stewarts found Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church! They also found a community of Scots who welcomed them with open arms.

Hugh Stewart in Philadelphia

The Stewarts have landed in Philadelphia, and their next stop is Drumore in Lancaster County. The story continues as they travel by wagon through forested areas previously only used by animals and Indians.

Early April

The Stewart Family is finally sailing to America! They survived 10 weeks aboard a ship with cramped quarters, little water, and unsanitary facilities.