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wood Schwab, of Roanoke, Virginia, is a representative, had its origin in Germany, and its various members were of wealth and distinction.

Anton Schwab, father of Dr. Schwab, was born in Fuerth, Bavaria, Germany, and was a mere lad when he came to this country and completed his education here. He then engaged in the mercantile business in War- renton, Virginia, with which he was identi- fied until his death, June 13, 1906. In addi- tion to this he was the owner of a fine farm of one thousand and six hundred acres, near Warrenton. He was a most patriotic and loyal citizen during all the years of his resi- dence here, and during the civil war served as a member of the Black Horse Cavalry. He married Susan Elizabeth, a daughter of Lawson and Anna E. Heflin, of Fauquier county, Virginia, where he was a farmer. Children : Lester Linwood, of further men- tion ; William Winston, a farmer in Fau- quier county ; Julian C, a farmer of Fau- quier county ; Temple Richardson, a mer- chant at Warrenton, Virginia; Maurice D., a farmer of l^^auquier county ; Mary E. Ramey and Lina Bishop, both residing in Warrenton, Virginia.

Dr. Lester Linwood Schwab was born in W^arrenton, Virginia, June 23, 1878. His earliest school education was acquired at the Rappahannock Academy, from which he went to the Bethel Military Academy. He then matriculated at the University College of Medicine, at Richmond, Virginia, from which he was graduated in the class of 1900 the degree of Doctor of Medicine being con- ferred upon him. His interneship was served at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Schwab has a multitude of professional duties in addition to his pri- vate practice. He is very public-spirited, and active in the interests of the Democratic party. In 1901 he was elected a mernber of the city council, and served as a member of the body until the re-organization of the city government. In the cause of education he has done excellent work, and has been a member of the Board of Education since 1909. He is a member and ex-vice-president of the Roanoke Academv of Medicine, a member of the Southwestern Medical So- ciety, and of the State and American Medi- cal Associations. His fraternal membership is with the following organizations : Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks, Order of

the (jolden luigles. Improved Order of Red Men and the Junior rder of American Mechanics.

Dr. Schwal) married Rosa M., a daughter of William Marion (jrubbs, and they have had children : Lester Linwood Jr., Rosa I^liza, Mary Caroline and Helen Elizabeth (twins), William Richardson, Anna Ruth and Margaret Linwood. Dr. and Mrs. Schwab are active workers for the benefit of the Methodist church, and Mrs. Schwab is a leading spirit in its auxiliary societies and in the William Watts Chapter, of the L^nited Daughters of the Confederacy. At all times Dr. Schwab may be found using his influence in the support of religious and benevolent enterprises, and all measures having for their object the uplifting and ad- vancement of his fellow-men are warmly seconded by him.

R. E. B. Stewart. Distinctively a Vir- ginia family, numbering among its members those who have rendered worthy service for the state and nation in times of peace and war. represented through succeeding generations in all branches of public service, the line of Stewart is one membership in which is a valued heritage. Pride in the achievements of those of his name, rever- ence for those of his ancestors who so gal- lantly bore it. are qualities strongly present in Robert E. B. Stewart, a present day rep- resentative of the line in the city of Ports- mouth. Virginia. Nor has his been a pas- sive repose in the reflected light of family prestige, for during a twenty-one years' as- sociation with the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Mr. Stewart has come to be an important factor in the manifold activities of that Federal naval post, and an authority upon all pertaining thereto. His history of the Portsmouth Navy Yard alone portrays his perfect intimacy with every detail of the work and management of the yard, a know- ledge and intimacy that make his services important and valued. As a member of the A^irginia Legislature and of the Norfolk County Democratic Committee he has dis- plaved" aptitude and ability in public and political life, and in every department of his life's activity has Avon the approval and commendation of his fellows.

(I) Mr. Stewart's revolutionary ancestor was Charles Stewart, born about 1730. He was commissioned as ensign in Captain Wil- liam Grimes' company of the Fifteenth \'ir-