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Chester Ray Stephens 1948–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1948

Birth Location: Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 2016

Death Location: Las Vegas, Nev.

Father: Robert Stephens

Mother: Lexie Cargile

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Chester Ray Stephens began in 1948 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA. In 1950, Chester Ray Stephens resided in Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA. In 1966, Chester Ray Stephens resided in Morro Bay, California, USA. Chester Ray Stephens married Cynthia Elaine Leetham, and had children including Angela E Stephens, Mark Gerald Stephens, Patrick C Stephens, Stephani K Stephens. Chester Ray Stephens passed away in 2016 in Las Vegas, Nev..

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Biography

  • The story of Chester Ray Stephens began in 1948 in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1950, Chester Ray Stephens resided in Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1966, Chester Ray Stephens resided in Morro Bay, California, USA.
  • Chester Ray Stephens married Cynthia Elaine Leetham, and had children including Angela E Stephens, Mark Gerald Stephens, Patrick C Stephens, Stephani K Stephens.
  • Chester Ray Stephens passed away in 2016 in Las Vegas, Nev..

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Stephens
1924–1994
Birth Location: Arkansas
RS
Lexie Cargile
1926–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Chester Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Chester Stephens
1948–2016
Birth Place: Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Robert Lee Stephens
1924–1994
Arkansas
Lexie Cargile
1926–
Arkansas
Grandparents
James (Henry) Cargile
1890–1976
Bee Branch, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
Vernie Evans
1902–1954
Romance, White, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hilary Cargile
1861–1935
Sallie Williams
1865–1947
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rebecca Goff
1838–1899

Chester Stephens's Timeline

10 Records

1948
May 1948
Birth of Chester Ray Stephens in Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 2
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
1966
1966
Age 18
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in Morro Bay, California, USA
Morro Bay, California, USA
1971
1 Jun 1971
Age 23
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in Reno, Nevada, USA
Reno, Nevada, USA
1972
21 Dec 1972
Age 24
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in San Luis Obispo, California, USA
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
1992
1992
Age 44
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in Los Osos, CA
Los Osos, CA
1995
1995
Age 47
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2000
2000-2012
Age 52
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in Pismo Beach, California, USA
Pismo Beach, California, USA
2003
2003-2015
Age 55
Chester Ray Stephens resided here in San Luis Obispo, California, USA
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
2016
4 Aug 2016
Age 68
Death of Chester Ray Stephens in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas, Nev.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1948
    Event Place: Mayflower, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Morro Bay High School; Year: 1966
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Aug 2016; Publication Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA; ,0.36108878,0.78601456,0.70692116&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Morro Bay, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Morro Bay High School; Year: 1966

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1971
    Event Place: Reno, Nevada, USA
    Record Source: Nevada, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Reno Gazette-Journal; Publication Date: 1 Jun 1971; Publication Place: Reno, Nevada, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1972
    Event Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, San Luis Obispo County Telegram-Tribune; Publication Date: 21 Dec 1972; Publication Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Los Osos, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: San Luis Obispo, CA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2000-2012
    Event Place: Pismo Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2003-2015
    Event Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Aug 2016
    Event Place: San Luis Obispo, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 17 Aug 2016 - Page A4, Obituary for Chester Stephens 17 Aug 2016

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benedict, Faulkner, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Central Coast
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Aug 2016; Publication Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA; ,0.36108878,0.78601456,0.70692116&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morro Bay, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Luis Obispo, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 2016
    Event Place: Las Vegas, Nev.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 17 Aug 2016; Publication Place: San Luis Obispo, California, USA; ,0.36108878,0.78601456,0.70692116&xid=3355
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