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James Azle Steward

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James Azle Steward (1831 – 1889) was an American doctor, land owner and founder of Azle, Texas.

Born in Tennessee, Steward moved to Texas prior to 1860. He donated land in 1883 for a townsite which ended up being named in his honour. He was also instrumental in setting up establishments in the town such as the Ash Creek Cemetery and the Azle Christian Church.[1] Steward died in 1889 leaving behind his only son James who would die just 3 years later.

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  1. ^ "James Azle Steward | Jchs.com". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
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