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James H Stephenson 1917–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1917

Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 14 November 1978

Death Location: Willow Springs, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Alexander Stephenson

Mother: Bettie Johnson

Spouse(s): Lucy Stanley

Children(s): Jimmy Stephenson, Doris Parker, Ramond Stephenson

James H Stephenson was born in 1917 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Alexander C Stephenson And Bettie L Johnson. In 1920, James H Stephenson resided in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA. James H Stephenson married Lucy M Stanley, and had children including Billy Roy Stephenson, Doris Parker, Elaine Stephenson, Jimmy Wade Stephenson, Ramond E Stephenson. James H Stephenson passed away in 1978 in Willow Springs, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James H Stephenson was born in 1917 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Alexander C Stephenson And Bettie L Johnson.
  • In 1920, James H Stephenson resided in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA.
  • James H Stephenson married Lucy M Stanley, and had children including Billy Roy Stephenson, Doris Parker, Elaine Stephenson, Jimmy Wade Stephenson, Ramond E Stephenson.
  • James H Stephenson passed away in 1978 in Willow Springs, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Stephenson
1885–1968
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
AS
Bettie Johnson
1895–1985
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
BJ

Spouses(s)

Lucy Stanley
1918–1994
Birth Location: North Carolina
LS

Children(s)

Jimmy Stephenson
1936–2001
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
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Doris Parker
1938–2019
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina
DP
Ramond Stephenson
1940–1941
Birth Location: North Carolina
RS

James Stephenson's Ancestors

Self
James Stephenson
1917–1978
Birth Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Alexander C Stephenson
1885–1968
, North Carolina, United States
Bettie (L) Johnson
1895–1985
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Henry) Stephenson
1857–1907
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Louise) Stephenson
1849–1926
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
James (Matthew) Johnson
1856–1920
North Carolina
Nancy Adams
1854–1920
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ransom Stephenson
1822–1878
Henrietta Holland
1830–1862
Amos Jr
1824–1897
Sarah Parrish
1832–
William Johnson
1809–1875
Miley Turlington
1820–1880
Edwin Adams
1819–1861
Mariah Holland
1822–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gerard Stephenson
1795–1870
Olive Johnson
1794–1847
Amos Stephenson
1796–1849
Charity Matthews
1795–1833
Johnston Parrish
1788–1857
Martha Stephenson
1796–1887
John Johnson
1772–1823
Fannie Mason
1780–1860
Kader Turlington
1774–1850
Mary Harmon
1775–1845
John Adams
1767–1848
Delilah Green
1774–1850
Colonel Holland
1778–1849
Mabel Bridges
1781–1867

James Stephenson's Descendants

1.
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James (H) Stephenson (abt 1917–14 November 1978) m. Lucy (M) Stanley (abt 1918–8 Sep 1994)
  1. 1. Jimmy (Wade) Stephenson 1936–2001
  2. 2. Doris Parker 1938–2019
  3. 3. Ramond (E) Stephenson 1940–1941

James Stephenson's Timeline

9 Records

1916
6 Sep 1916
Birth of James H Stephenson in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Birth of James H Stephenson in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
James H Stephenson resided here in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
James H Stephenson resided here in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
James H Stephenson resided here in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina
Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina
1938
1938
Age 21
James H Stephenson resided here in Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
James H Stephenson resided here in Willow Springs, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Willow Springs, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1978
14 NOV 1978
Age 61
Death of James H Stephenson in Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1978
14 November 1978
Age 61
Death of James H Stephenson in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 351
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02934; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-32
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-26-3691; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1307; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 60
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2341435
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2341435
    [8] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [9] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1978; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.7802906,0.26425087,0.99667066&xid=3355
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1307; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 60

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2341435
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2341435

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02934; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 351
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02934; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 51-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Angier
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1978; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.7802906,0.26425087,0.99667066&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnston
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 NOV 1978
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-26-3691; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1978; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.7802906,0.26425087,0.99667066&xid=3355
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 November 1978
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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