Rare Civil War Veteran & GAR Commander Ephemera Grouping George F. Stuart

  

This remarkable estate collection includes his original 1941 U. Naturalization certificate obtained at the age of 96! , a framed portrait, a typed family poem from 1929, and a collection of original newspaper obituaries detailing his long and adventurous life. ### What's Included in This Collection. 5081203: Issued on February 6, 1941, in Portland, Maine.

Remarkably, George Stuart was a New Brunswick, Canada native who fought for the Union but didn't officially become a U. Citizen until he was 96 years old so he could vote in the 1940 election! Features a crisp original passport-style photograph, a golden seal, physical description, and his clear signature. Framed Vintage Portrait Photograph: A striking black-and-white full-length photograph of George Stuart at approximately 83 years old c. 1928/1929, proudly wearing his military/GAR medals and uniform hat.

Measures in a classic black wooden frame with a handwritten informational index card. Original 1929 Typewritten Poem: Attached to the back of the frame is a moving tribute titled "A Picture of Father at 83", adorned with vintage 1929 Christmas/Health Seals. At eighty-three he comes and goes With easy step and finest pose. A mind as keen as any youth, Always standing for the truth. Let us hope we all will be Just like him at 83.

At eighty-three he comes and goes. With easy step and finest pose. A mind as keen as any youth. Always standing for the truth.

Let us hope we all will be. Just like him at 83.

Collection of Original Newspaper Clippings & Obituaries: Several original, beautifully preserved clippings from Maine newspapers detailing his passing at 100 years old. These articles provide a rich biographical history of his time serving in the 28th and 30th Maine Infantry Regiments, being captured five times by the Confederates, surviving the brutal Libby Prison in Richmond, VA, and his later life as a spry 90-year-old house painter who loved movies and prize fights. ### Biography of a Century: George Fisher Stuart.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada on December 4, 1845, Stuart immigrated to the United States as a child. During the Civil War, he answered the call to protect his adopted home, serving in both the 28th and 30th Maine Regiments. He faced incredible hardships, being captured five separate times and spending grueling weeks confined to Libby Prison. He went on to become one of Maine's very last surviving Union veterans, passing away as the State GAR Commander in 1945. His legal status was questioned late in life, leading to his historic 1941 naturalization ceremony at age 96, where he proudly noted he had previously cast a ballot for Ulysses S. Naturalization Certificate: Excellent vintage condition with expected fold lines. Vibrant gold seal and crisp photo. Framed Photo: Very good condition; backing paper has vintage tape and age-appropriate wear but remains entirely intact. Newspaper Clippings: Showing expected vintage toning/browning typical of mid-century newsprint, but completely legible and delicately handled.

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