James H. Stewart (September 5, 1859 â November 24, 1922) was a teacher and Republican politician. He was born in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, September 5, 1859 (1857, according to some sources). He moved to Falls County, Texas, in 1869, and then moved to Hearne, Texas, about 10 years later. He was educated at Prairie View State Normal School, later Prairie View A&M University. Stewart was one of the first teachers that graduated from the school. He was elected to the 19th Texas Legislature, representing the 48th District, Robertson County, and served one term.