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David Henry Stephens 1842–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1842

Birth Location: Monroe County, Tenn

Death Date: 9 May 1927

Death Location: Woodlawn, Illinois

Father: Joel Stephens

Mother: Margaret Rhea

Spouse(s): Hannah Reavis, Martha Stephens, Mary Stephens, Mildred Vaughn

Children(s): David Stevens, Bush Stephens, Francis Harrell, Laurah Harrell, Susan Stephens, Catherine Stevens, Eva Stevens, Walter Stevens

In 1842, David Henry Stephens entered the world in Monroe County, Tenn, born to Joel Stephens And Margaret Rhea. In 1850, David Henry Stephens resided in District 66, Wayne, Virginia, USA. David Henry Stephens married Hannah Reavis, Martha Stephens, Mary Ellender Stephens, Mildred Vaughn, and had children including Bush Stephens, Catherine Stevens, David Stevens, Ella Stephens, Eva Stevens, Francis Harrell, Henry Stephens, Laurah Harrell, Rebecca Travers, Susan Stephens, Walter Stevens. David Henry Stephens passed away in 1927 in Woodlawn, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1842, David Henry Stephens entered the world in Monroe County, Tenn, born to Joel Stephens And Margaret Rhea.
  • In 1850, David Henry Stephens resided in District 66, Wayne, Virginia, USA.
  • David Henry Stephens married Hannah Reavis, Martha Stephens, Mary Ellender Stephens, Mildred Vaughn, and had children including Bush Stephens, Catherine Stevens, David Stevens, Ella Stephens, Eva Stevens, Francis Harrell, Henry Stephens, Laurah Harrell, Rebecca Travers, Susan Stephens, Walter Stevens.
  • David Henry Stephens passed away in 1927 in Woodlawn, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joel Stephens
1811–1890
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
JS
Margaret Rhea
1817–1857
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Hannah Reavis
1842–1930
Birth Location: New York, USA
HR
Martha Stephens
1850–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MS
Mary Stephens
1849–1862
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
MS
Mildred Vaughn
1862–
Birth Location: Illinois
MV

Children(s)

David Stevens
1873–1926
Birth Location: Texas
DS
Bush Stephens
1859–
Birth Location: Mississippi
BS
Francis Harrell
1864–
Birth Location: Texas
FH
Laurah Harrell
1863–
Birth Location: Texas
LH
Susan Stephens
1861–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
SS
Catherine Stevens
1869–
Birth Location: Texas
CS
Eva Stevens
1895–
Birth Location: Illinois
ES
Walter Stevens
1892–
Birth Location: Illinois
WS

David Stephens's Ancestors

Self
David Stephens
1842–1927
Birth Place: Monroe County, Tenn
Parents
Joel Stephens
1811–1890
North Carolina, United States of America
Margaret Rhea
1817–1857
Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
David (Henry) Stephens\Stevens
1796–1875
Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luranah Duncan
1790–1839
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Jesse (Rhea Rea Ray) •••
1775–1859
North Carolina, United States of America
Margaret (Ann) Blair
1786–1851
Cumberland, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Stevens
1734–1801
Margaret Forster
1755–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Stephens
1687–1757

David Stephens's Descendants

1.
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David (Henry) Stephens (19 Feb 1842–9 May 1927) m. Hannah Reavis (1842–1930) m. Martha Stephens (1850–) m. Mary (Ellender) Stephens (18 June 1849–9 September 1862) m. Mildred Vaughn (abt 1862–)
  1. 1. David Stevens 1873–1926 m. Adeline Bogany 1874–1958
    1. 1. Rush Stephens 1904–1955 m. Calmease Stephens 1907–1961
      1. 1. Thelma (L) Stephens 1925–2004 m. Edward Andrews 1915–1999 m. Uzelle (Andrews) Jr 1928–2009 m. James (Curtis Walker) Sr. 1934–1993 m. Oniel Brooks 1919– m. John Bogany 1919–1983
        1. 1. uare Andrews 1943–2016 m. James (Edward) Smith 1921–
        2. 2. Cydle Andrews 1947–1956
        3. 3. Edna (Ruth) Bogany 1948–1956
        4. 4. Lorraine Brooks 1943–1956
        5. 5. Jewel (Ester) Bogany 1949–1956
      2. 2. Helen (Marie) Stephens 1926–2022 m. Hersey (Gilbert) Jr 1930–2012
        1. 1. Cloudis ((John Garrett)) Stephens 1944–2001
      3. 3. Clarice Stephens 1928–1987 m. Elmer Croff 1927–1961
      4. 4. Angelie Stephens 1924–1958 m. Ezekel Harell 1923–
        1. 1. Ezekel Harell 1947–2006 m. Mary (Jane) Harrell 1951–2018
      5. 5. Eska (D) Stevens 1930–1994 m. Lillie (Bee) McCardell 1942–1992
    2. 2. Calvin Stephens 1904–1987 m. Leona Stephens 1907–2000
      1. 1. Maggie Stephens 1924–
      2. 2. Raymond Stephens 1926–1984 m. Sarah (Leatrice) Wyatt 1929–2003
    3. 3. Mary (Bell) Stevens 1900– m. Mcgown Mcgown 1899– m. George (H) Mccowan 1898–
      1. 1. Oscar Mcgown 1919–
      2. 2. Marcella (M) Mccowan 1924–
      3. 3. Olra (M) Mccowan 1922–
    4. 4. Sasparilla Stevens 1901–1943 m. E Wilson 1898–
      1. 1. Elijah Wilson 1913–
    5. 5. Kizzie Stevens 1898–1992 m. William Benett 1896–
      1. 1. Clardes Benett 1927–1978 m. Hester Howard 1915–2013
      2. 2. Ralph (L) Benett 1922–
      3. 3. William (F) Eaenatt 1932–2018
  2. 2. Bush Stephens 1859–
  3. 3. Francis Harrell 1864– m. Jim Boggany 1856–1946
  4. 4. Laurah Harrell 1863–
  5. 5. Susan Stephens 1861– m. Lewis Williams 1851–
    1. 1. Fannie Williams 1880–
    2. 2. Annie Williams 1884–
    3. 3. Hazer Williams 1898–
    4. 4. Chester Williams 1886– m. Mary Williams 1888–
      1. 1. George (Chester) Williams 1908–1960
      2. 2. Lee (A) Williams 1904–
      3. 3. Earnest Williams 1906–
      4. 4. Carrie Williams 1908–
      5. 5. Andrew (A) Williams 1903–
    5. 5. Sasparilla Williams 1882–
    6. 6. Ida Williams 1890–
    7. 7. George Williams 1887–
    8. 8. Corrie Williams 1891–
    9. 9. Douglass Williams 1888–
    10. 10. Nora Williams 1878–
    11. 11. Edward Williams 1897–
  6. 6. Catherine Stevens 1869– m. Edward Miles 1868–1910
    1. 1. Kenon Miles 1899–
    2. 2. Iola Miles 1908– m. Robert Sally 1899–
      1. 1. willie (james sallie) sr 1923–1983
        1. 1. Johnny (Ben Sallie) Sr 1949–1997
      2. 2. Ed (Douglas) Sallie 1926–2004
    3. 3. Walter Miles 1894–
    4. 4. Milla Miles 1890–
    5. 5. Hannah Miles 1897–
    6. 6. Richard Miles 1893–
    7. 7. Willis Miles 1887–1947
    8. 8. Dennis Miles 1889–1967
    9. 9. Hattie Miles 1892–
    10. 10. Edward Miles 1896–
    11. 11. Keeney Miles 1903–
    12. 12. Major Miles 1907–
  7. 7. Eva Stevens 1895–
  8. 8. Walter Stevens 1892–

David Stephens's Timeline

13 Records

1842
19 Feb 1842
Birth of David Henry Stephens
None
1842
19 Feb 1842
Birth of David Henry Stephens in Monroe County, Tenn
Monroe County, Tenn
1850
1850
Age 8
David Henry Stephens resided here in District 66, Wayne, Virginia, USA
District 66, Wayne, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
David Henry Stephens resided here in Township 2 S Range 1 W, Ashley, Washington, Illinois, USA
Township 2 S Range 1 W, Ashley, Washington, Illinois, USA
1867
8 Aug 1867
Age 25
David Henry Stephens resided here in Polk, Texas, USA
Polk, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
David Henry Stephens resided here in Subdivision 21, Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
Subdivision 21, Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
David Henry Stephens resided here in , Polk, Texas, USA
, Polk, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
David Henry Stephens resided here in Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
David Henry Stephens resided here in Crouch, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Crouch, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
David Henry Stephens resided here in Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, USA
Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, USA
1927
7 May 1927
Age 85
Death of David Henry Stephens
None
1927
7 May 1927
Age 85
Death of David Henry Stephens in McLeansboro, Hamilton, Illinois
McLeansboro, Hamilton, Illinois
1927
9 May 1927
Age 85
Burial of David Henry Stephens in Woodlawn, Illinois
Woodlawn, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1842

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Monroe County, Tenn
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia; Roll: T625_1894; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1719; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0035
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 2 S Range 1 W, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M653_235; Page: 706; Family H
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crouch, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374304
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [12] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 14 Sep 1926; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.9108702,0.7167593,0.9608233&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 66, Wayne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 2 S Range 1 W, Ashley, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1820-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 2 S Range 1 W, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M653_235; Page: 706; Family H
    [3] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Voter Registration Lists, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 21, Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Deep Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1719; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0035

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crouch, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crouch, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374304

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia; Roll: T625_1894; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: McLeansboro, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Or leans .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 14 Sep 1926; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.9108702,0.7167593,0.9608233&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Onalaska, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1927

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1927
    Event Place: McLeansboro, Hamilton, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 14 Sep 1926; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.9108702,0.7167593,0.9608233&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 May 1927
    Event Place: Woodlawn, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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