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Jeremiah Stephens 1725–1805 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1725

Birth Location: Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,

Death Date: Aug 1805

Death Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States

Father: Edward Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Stevens

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Johnston

Children(s): Rebecca Stephens, Joseph Stephens, John Stephens, Sarah Stephens

The story of Jeremiah Stephens began in 1725 in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,. Jeremiah Stephens married Elizabeth Johnston, and had children including John Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Rebecca Stephens, Sarah Stephens. Jeremiah Stephens passed away in 1805 in Nash, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jeremiah Stephens began in 1725 in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,.
  • Jeremiah Stephens married Elizabeth Johnston, and had children including John Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Rebecca Stephens, Sarah Stephens.
  • Jeremiah Stephens passed away in 1805 in Nash, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Jr
1687–1752
Birth Location: Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
EJ
Elizabeth Stevens
1694–1725
Birth Location: Madison, New Haven, Connecticut, United States,
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Johnston
1728–
Birth Location: –
EJ

Children(s)

Rebecca Stephens
1747–1805
Birth Location: Albermarle Parish, Virginia, United States,
RS
Joseph Stephens
1750–1803
Birth Location: Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
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John Stephens
1752–1806
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sarah Stephens
1760–1787
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
SS

Jeremiah Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Stephens
1725–1805
Birth Place: Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,
Parents
Edward Stevens Jr
1687–1752
Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Stevens
1694–1725
Madison, New Haven, Connecticut, United States,
Grandparents
Edward Stevens
1662–1735
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Lane
1666–1703
Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA,
Nathaniel Stevens
1661–1709
Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Sarah
1663–1746
Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Stevens
1638–1707
Mary Mumford
1645–1681
Valentine Lane
1636–
William Stevens
1630–1703
Mary Meigs
1633–1703
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Stephens
1556–1594
Catherine Browning
1551–1594
Edward Mumford
1615–1690
Mary Watkins
1620–1657
John Stevens
1605–1670
MARY MOULSON
1602–1639
John Meigs
1612–1672
Tomasine Fry
1612–1672

Jeremiah Stephens's Descendants

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Jeremiah Stephens (21 Nov 1725–Aug 1805) m. Elizabeth Johnston (1728–)
  1. 1. Rebecca Stephens 1747–1805 m. James (Thomas) Avent 1750–1780
    1. 1. Abner Avent 1760–1850
    2. 2. Amos Aven(T) 1775–1855 m. Matilda (Pinky) Rogers 1780–1856
      1. 1. William (C) Aven 1817–1900 m. Rebecca (Salina "Ricy") Grisson 1834–1865
        1. 1. Janette Avon 1875–
        2. 2. William (Green) Aven 1849–1890
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Jane "Fannie") Aven 1857–1920
        4. 4. Alonzo Aven 1839–
        5. 5. Santford (Levi) Aven 1858–
        6. 6. Malissa Aven 1842–
        7. 7. James (D) Aven 1847–1880
        8. 8. John (Taylor) Aven 1854–1909
        9. 9. Leonderus (S) Aven 1849–1860
        10. 10. Mary (Ann) Aven 1845–
        11. 11. Henry Aven 1839–
      2. 2. Mary Aven 1804–
      3. 3. Lura (Lawrence) Aven 1818–
      4. 4. Eliza Avent 1813–
      5. 5. James (Stanford) Aven 1810–1882 m. Rebecca Rogers 1819–1881
        1. 1. William (Green Aven) SR 1850–1912
        2. 2. Alice (Taylor) Aven 1848–1879
        3. 3. Willie (T M) Aven 1854–
        4. 4. Alonzo (T) Aven 1853–
        5. 5. Palestine (Elizabeth Judson) Aven 1840–1915
        6. 6. Emma (H) Aven 1858–1910
        7. 7. Malissa (A "Millie") Aven 1846–1907
        8. 8. John (E) Aven 1844–
        9. 9. Eudonah (Wesley "Don" Aven) SR 1857–1931
      6. 6. William (C) Aven 1817–1868
      7. 7. f Avant 1808–
      8. 8. Green (Rogers) Aven 1823–1889 m. A (Margaret) Ameu 1839– m. Sarah (Frances) Lyon 1834–1903
        1. 1. Festus (Green) Aven 1870–1872
        2. 2. Sidney (J) Aven 1861–1929 m. Martha (Alice) Keeton 1876–1916
        3. 3. Ardinlin (Ardelia) Aven 1853–
        4. 4. James (Monroe) Aven 1855–1927 m. Lena 1871–1949 m. Carrie Ware 1857–1911
        5. 5. Algerman (Jasper) Aven 1858–1935 m. Mary Baily 1848–1945
        6. 6. Alonzo Aven 1858–
        7. 7. Sarah Aven 1866–
        8. 8. John (W) Aven 1868–
        9. 9. Lura (Aven) Wilkinson 1875–1963
      9. 9. Thomas (A) Aven 1809–1881 m. T (Elvira) Goyen 1831–1916 m. Rebecca (Ann) Chambless 1810–1839 m. Arminta Thomas 1817–1873
        1. 1. David (R) Aven 1837–
        2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Aven 1839–1881
        3. 3. John (Wesley) Aven 1830–1877
        4. 4. Margaret (H) Aven 1834–1900
        5. 5. Martha (Theodosia V) Aven 1857–1932
        6. 6. Delilah (Jacqueline Dicey) Aven 1842–1886
        7. 7. Sybilla (Cinthia "Sybil") Aven 1849–
        8. 8. Amanda (Jane) Aven 1847–1881
        9. 9. Emily (Ann) Aven 1855–1916
        10. 10. Martha Aven 1858–
      10. 10. John (W) Aven 1811–1888
      11. 11. Chesley (W Nelson) Aven 1812–1868
      12. 12. B (T) Avant 1815–
      13. 13. Ferny (Cheasel) Aven 1817–1882 m. Elizabeth (E. J.) Young 1829–1859
        1. 1. ellen (elizabeth) Aven 1852–1936
        2. 2. Thomas (H) Aven 1862–1870
        3. 3. William (M) Aven 1846–
        4. 4. James (W) Aven 1848–
        5. 5. Amanda Aven 1853–
        6. 6. William (Terrell) Aven 1854–1934
        7. 7. Nicie (Jane) Aven 1856–
      14. 14. Elijah (M) Aven 1825–1893 m. Malvina Howard 1832–1904 m. Nancy J 1830–1854
        1. 1. William (Green) Avant 1864–
        2. 2. L. (Madison) Avant 1859–
        3. 3. Ollie Avant 1861–
        4. 4. Lawry Howard 1864–
        5. 5. Franklin Howard 1862–
        6. 6. Alonzo (Judson) Aven(t) 1847–1936 m. Sarah (Frances) Barton 1851–1931
        7. 7. Eliza Aven 1849–
        8. 8. John (W) Aven 1852–1914
        9. 9. William (Terrell) Aven 1854–1934
      15. 15. Elizabeth (Ann Eliza) Avant 1817–
    3. 3. Angelina Avent 1766–
    4. 4. John Avent 1768–1829
    5. 5. Elizabeth Avent 1769–
    6. 6. William Avent 1772–
    7. 7. Mary Avent 1774–
    8. 8. Abner Avent 1779–1822
    9. 9. Allen (Burton) Aven 1779–1840
  2. 2. Joseph Stephens 1750–1803
  3. 3. John Stephens 1752–1806
  4. 4. Sarah Stephens 1760–1787

Jeremiah Stephens's Timeline

2 Records

1725
21 Nov 1725
Birth of Jeremiah Stephens in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,
Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,
1805
Aug 1805
Age 80
Death of Jeremiah Stephens in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1725
    Event Place: Abingdon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1769; Birth city: Cedar Creek; Birth state: NC.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 60.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TPB.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nash CO., NC
    Record Source: Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1805
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
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