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Benjamin William Stephens 1916–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1916

Birth Location: Cyril, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1984

Death Location: Shasta County, California, USA

Father: Amos Stephens

Mother: Margaret Stewart

Spouse(s): Janet Potschernick

Children(s):

In 1916, Benjamin William Stephens entered the world in Cyril, Oklahoma, USA, born to Amos Tinsley Stephens And Margaret Pearl Stewart. In 1920, Benjamin William Stephens resided in Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Benjamin William Stephens resided in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA. Benjamin William Stephens married Janet Rae Potschernick, and had children including Ben Stephens, Mary Stephens. Benjamin William Stephens passed away in 1984 in Shasta County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Benjamin William Stephens entered the world in Cyril, Oklahoma, USA, born to Amos Tinsley Stephens And Margaret Pearl Stewart.
  • In 1920, Benjamin William Stephens resided in Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin William Stephens resided in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • Benjamin William Stephens married Janet Rae Potschernick, and had children including Ben Stephens, Mary Stephens.
  • Benjamin William Stephens passed away in 1984 in Shasta County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Stephens
1876–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AS
Margaret Stewart
1890–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Janet Potschernick
1922–2001
Birth Location: San Antonio, Texas
JP

Children(s)

Benjamin Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Stephens
1916–1984
Birth Place: Cyril, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Amos Tinsley Stephens
1876–1935
Tennessee, USA
Margaret (Pearl) Stewart
1890–
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Shadrach (Williams) Stephens
1830–1881
Kentucky
Mary Winfrey
1844–1921
Dallas County, Missouri, United States of America
Benjamin (H.) Stewart
1862–1913
Louisiana, USA
Florence (N.) Stewart
1865–1934
Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nelson Winfrey
1816–1874
Nancy Winfrey
1823–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Stephens's Timeline

7 Records

1916
25 Apr 1916
Birth of Benjamin William Stephens in Cyril, Oklahoma, USA
Cyril, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Benjamin William Stephens resided here in Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma, USA
Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Benjamin William Stephens resided here in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Benjamin William Stephens resided here in San Autonio, Texas
San Autonio, Texas
1940
1940
Age 24
Benjamin William Stephens resided here in Pinal, Arizona, USA
Pinal, Arizona, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Benjamin William Stephens resided here in Texas
Texas
1984
15 May 1984
Age 68
Death of Benjamin William Stephens in Shasta County, California, USA
Shasta County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Cyril, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arizona, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinal, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00113; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-22A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1984-05-15
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1465; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 2342032

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yeager, Hughes, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1465; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 2342032

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Autonio, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinal, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00113; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-22A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pinal, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arizona, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 120
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinal, Arizona; Roll: m-t0627-00113; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-22A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1984
    Event Place: Shasta County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1984-05-15
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