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James M Stevens 1857 – 1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jul 1857

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 23 MAY 1922

Death Location: CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN

Father: Benjamin Stevens

Mother: Nancy Stevens

Spouse(s): Julia Chastain

Children(s): Mary Stevens, Columbia Stevens, John Stevens, Nora Stevens, Jessie Stevens, Minnie Stephens, Robert Stevens

The story of James M Stevens began in 1857 in South Carolina. In 1860, James M Stevens resided in Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA. James M Stevens married Julia Ann Chastain, and had children including Mary E Stevens, Columbia Stevens, John Thomas Stevens, Nora Rebecca Stevens, Jessie Stevens, Minnie Belle Stephens, Robert L Stevens. James M Stevens passed away in 1922 in CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN.

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Biography

  • The story of James M Stevens began in 1857 in South Carolina.
  • In 1860, James M Stevens resided in Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.
  • James M Stevens married Julia Ann Chastain, and had children including Mary E Stevens, Columbia Stevens, John Thomas Stevens, Nora Rebecca Stevens, Jessie Stevens, Minnie Belle Stephens, Robert L Stevens.
  • James M Stevens passed away in 1922 in CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Stevens
1825 – 1845
Birth Location: Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
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Nancy Stevens
1841 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Julia Chastain
1864 – 1945
Birth Location: Roswell, Fulton, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Stevens
1886 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Columbia Stevens
1888 –
Birth Location: Cumberland, Tennessee, United States
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John Stevens
1891 – 1957
Birth Location: Cumberland, Tennessee, United States
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Nora Stevens
1893 – 1929
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Jessie Stevens
1897 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Minnie Stephens
1900 – 1967
Birth Location: Cumberland, Tennessee, United States
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Robert Stevens
1903 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James Stevens's Ancestors

Self
James Stevens
1857 – 1922
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Benjamin F Stevens
1825 – 1845
Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Nancy Stevens
1841 –
Tennessee
Grandparents
Benjamin Stevens
1793 – 1844
Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Hannah Roberts
1789 – 1887
Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Great-Grandparents
John Stevens
1722 – 1797
Sabra Merrill
1750 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Stevens's Descendants

1.
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James (M) Stevens (5 Jul 1857 – 23 MAY 1922) m. Julia (Ann) Chastain (1864 – 25 Nov 1945)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Stevens (Apr 1886 – )
  2. 2. Columbia Stevens (7 Sep 1888 – )
  3. 3. John (Thomas) Stevens (13 Jul 1891 – 1957) m. Arizona Emery (4 July 1895 – 28 July 1940)
    1. 1. Frances Stephens (abt 1920 – ) m. Jordan
    2. 2. Clarence Stevens (abt 1923 – )
    3. 3. Nial Stevens (abt 1925 – ) m. Carlin (Shorty) Lappin
      1. 1. Ronnie Lappin (18 Mar 1941 – )
    4. 4. Hershel (L) Stevens (abt 1929 – July 1954)
      1. 1. Everrett (B) Stevens
    5. 5. Joan Stevens (abt 1932 – ) m. Alven (Leon) Obermiller
    6. 6. Theola (Lenora C) Stevens (9 Jan 1933 – 9 Apr 1994) m. Tom (V) Geroge
    7. 7. Richard (Lee) Stevens (17 May 1935 – 1 Dec 2017) m. Mary (J) Rayls
      1. 1. Pamela (Heeke) 394
  4. 4. Nora (Rebecca) Stevens (Sep 1893 – 7 Feb 1929) m. Charles Anderson (10 Mar 1890 – 07 Nov 1968)
    1. 1. Lillian (Charline Anderson) Matney (12 Nov 1921 – 18 Nov 2010)
      1. 1. unknown
        1. 1. pattyd16 14
    2. 2. Elwanda Anderson (14 Nov 1923 – 23 Nov 2007) m. Farrel (Lorand) Lowe (10 Jun 1911 – 20 Dec 2001)
      1. 1. unknown
        1. 1. Matthew (Service) 23
  5. 5. Jessie Stevens (abt 1897 – )
  6. 6. Minnie (Belle) Stephens (27 Oct 1900 – 28 March 1967) m. Vera (Luther) Walker (9 Apr 1901 – 10 September 1973)
    1. 1. Lloyd (George) Walker (06/25/1918 – 09/25/1981)
      1. 1. sharwalk Walker
  7. 7. Robert (L) Stevens (abt 1903 – )

James Stevens's Timeline

5 Records

1857
5 Jul 1857
Birth of James M Stevens in South Carolina
South Carolina
1860
1860
Age 3
James M Stevens resided here in Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1886
1886
Age 29
James M Stevens was married
None
1910
1910
Age 53
James M Stevens resided here in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1922
23 MAY 1922
Age 65
Death of James M Stevens in CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN
CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1857
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1219; Page: 121; Family History Library Film: 805219
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1886

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Saluda Regiment, Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1219; Page: 121; Family History Library Film: 805219

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1922
    Event Place: CUMBERLAND COUNTY TN
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