Who was Needham Stephens?

Needham Stephens (1824–1870) was born in Alabama, United States and died in Burial in Wingard, Pike, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Needham Stephens 1824–1870

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

Born 9 Oct 1824 · Alabama, United States

Died 20 Feb 1870 · Burial in Wingard, Pike, Alabama, United States

Father John Stephens

Mother Jane Tillman

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Stephens

Jane Tillman

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Needham Stephens began in 1824 in Alabama, United States. Needham Stephens passed away in 1870 in Burial in Wingard, Pike, Alabama, United States.

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1824

Birth of Needham Stephens in Alabama, United States

Birth

1870

Death of Needham Stephens in Burial in Wingard, Pike, Alabama, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Needham Stephens

This ancestor line traces from Parish Lenton, Nottinghamshire, England (1566) to Alabama, United States (1824) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Needham Stephens (1824–1870) was born in Alabama, United States and died in Burial in Wingard, Pike, Alabama, 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 Needham 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.
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