David James Stewart was born in London and educated privately. He was admitted a pensioner at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1833, at the age of 19, and matriculated in 1834 (B.A., 1839; M.A., 1842). He was ordained deacon in 1839, and priest in 1840. Stewart was curate of Adderbury, Oxfordshire, 1843-1848, vicar of Hillmarton, Wiltshire, 1849-1850, and honorary canon of Ely, 1893-1898. He was H.M. Inspector of Schools, 1851-1891. He died on 18 March 1898.
From the guide to the David James Stewart: Notes, Mid-19th century - 1889, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)
David James Stewart was born in London, and educated privately. He was admitted a pensioner at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1833, aged 19, and matriculated in 1834 (B.A., 1839; M.A., 1842). He was ordained deacon in 1839, and priest in 1840. Stewart was curate of Adderbury, Oxfordshire, 1843-1848; Vicar of Hillmarton, Wiltshire, 1849-1850; and honorary canon of Ely, 1893-1898. He was H.M. Inspector of Schools, 1851-1891. He died on 18 March 1898.
From the guide to the David James Stewart: Architectural notes on Wells Cathedral, 1891, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)