1856 Charlotte County, Virginia, d. December 7, 1919) was an American comedian and humorist who pioneered in vaudeville and early sound recordings.

[2] Stewart continued recording on Edison, Columbia, Victor, and independent labels up until his death on December 7, 1919.

[3][4] He also wrote two books based on his monologues and performed in theaters across America with his wife Rossini Vrionides and her brother and sister.

[5] Stewart is represented on the 2007 compilation Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the 1890s and The Indestructible Uncle Josh.

[6][7] One his many renditions of the Uncle Josh and the Insurance Company routine was added to the National Recording Registry in 2006.