Stewart was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the only child of John Stewart and Helen West. His mother was from a prominent Philadelphia family her father, William West, was known for outstanding patriotism during the Revolution. Stewarts father was from a successful mercantile family he died in 1802. After completing preparatory studies, David attended the College of New Jersey . He graduated from Union College of Schenectady, New York in 1819. He later studied law, was admitted to the bar about 1821, and commenced practice in Baltimore, Maryland.
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