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Bennett Stewart | |
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 congressional portrait, circa 1979 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Metcalfe |
| Succeeded by | Harold Washington |
| Chicago Alderman from the 21st Ward | |
| In office 1971–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Wilson Frost |
| Succeeded by | Niles Sherman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1912 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1988 (aged 75)[1] Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Pattye Crittenden (m. 1938) |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Education | Miles College |
Bennett McVey Stewart (August 6, 1912 – April 26, 1988)[1] was an American politician who as a part of the Democratic party served as a U.S. representative from Illinois (1979–1981) and as a member of the Chicago City Council (1971–1979).