Who was Frances Stephens?

Frances Stephens (1831–1916) was born in South Carolina, United States and died in Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Frances Melissa Stephens 1831–1916

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1831 · South Carolina, United States

Died 18 Feb 1916 · Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, United States

Father John Stephens

Mother Jane Tillman

Siblings Anna Jane Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, Cedena Stephens, Elisha C Stephens, Hallie Stephens, James E Stephens, Jane Catie Stephens, John Stephens, John W Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Kitsy Ann Stephens, Mary Jane Stephens, Nancy Conrad, Needham Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Sarah Jane Stephens

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Stephens

Jane Tillman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frances Melissa Stephens began in 1831 in South Carolina, United States. Frances Melissa Stephens passed away in 1916 in Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, United States.

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Life Timeline

1831

Birth of Frances Melissa Stephens in South Carolina, United States

Birth

1916

Death of Frances Melissa Stephens in Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Stephens

This ancestor line traces from Parish Lenton, Nottinghamshire, England (1566) to South Carolina, United States (1831) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Stephens (1831–1916) was born in South Carolina, United States and died in Antioch, Hillsborough, Florida, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.