Dodge, Orvil. "The Pioneer History of Coos and Curry Counties, OR." Capital Printing Co.; Salem, Oregon; 1898. p. 88. Steven E. STEWARD Steward, Steven E. was born in Maine, Sept. 15, 1835, and came to Coos Co., Or., in 1864, and settled on Lampy Creek [Lampa creek]. His wife's maiden name was Mary F. Hamlen, born in Peoria Co, Ill., June 17, 1849. Their children are Frank E., born Dec. 28, 1867; Charles W., May 29, 1869; Geo. E., July 11, 1872; Chas. W., Feb. 9, 1874; Robert S., July 21, 1875; Nellie M., Oct. 27, 1877; Nettie P., May 29, 1879; William E., Jan. 1, 1881; Richard F., March 14, 1883; Walter, May 1844; Steve, April 2, 1886. Mr. Steward has been a very successful logger in the early days and was a member of the first brass band that was organized in the county at Myrtle Point, some time in 1882 or 1883. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2006 by Robyn Greenlund, rgreenlund61 at yahoo.com. Unless otherwise stated, submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.