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Joel Stephens 1811–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1811

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 27 January 1890

Death Location: Washington, Illinois, USA

Father: David Stephens\Stevens

Mother: Luranah Duncan

Spouse(s): Margaret Rhea, Sarah Stephens, Sarah Stephens

Children(s): David Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Milburn Stephens, Lewis Stephens, Almanza Stephens, Eliza Stephens, Elisabeth Stephens, Minnie Stephens

The story of Joel Stephens began in 1811 in North Carolina, United States of America. In 1870, Joel Stephens resided in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Washington, Illinois. Joel Stephens married Margaret Rhea, Sarah A Stephens, and had children including Almanza A Stephens, David Henry Stephens, Elisabeth Stephens, Eliza Stephens, Joseph E Stephens, Lewis A Stephens, Milburn M Stephens, Minnie Stephens, Samuel H Stephens. Joel Stephens passed away in 1890 in Washington, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Stephens began in 1811 in North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Joel Stephens resided in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Washington, Illinois.
  • Joel Stephens married Margaret Rhea, Sarah A Stephens, and had children including Almanza A Stephens, David Henry Stephens, Elisabeth Stephens, Eliza Stephens, Joseph E Stephens, Lewis A Stephens, Milburn M Stephens, Minnie Stephens, Samuel H Stephens.
  • Joel Stephens passed away in 1890 in Washington, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Joel Stephens
1811–1890
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
David Henry Stephens\Stevens
1796–1875
Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luranah Duncan
1790–1839
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Ward) Stevens
1734–1801
Shenandoah County, Virginia Colony
Margaret (Peg) Forster
1755–1839
Berkeley, James, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Stephens
1687–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Stephens's Descendants

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Joel Stephens (1811–27 January 1890) m. Margaret Rhea (26 Aug 1817–31 Dec 1857) m. Sarah (A) Stephens (abt 1831–) m. Sarah (A) Stephens (abt 1831–)
  1. 1. David (Henry) Stephens 1842–1927 m. Hannah Reavis 1842–1930 m. Martha Stephens 1850– m. Mary (Ellender) Stephens 1849–1862 m. Mildred Vaughn 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
        2. 2. Helen (Marie) Stephens 1926–2022 m. Hersey (Gilbert) Jr 1930–2012
        3. 3. Clarice Stephens 1928–1987 m. Elmer Croff 1927–1961
        4. 4. Angelie Stephens 1924–1958 m. Ezekel Harell 1923–
        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
        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–
  2. 2. Joseph (E) Stephens 1864–
  3. 3. Samuel (H) Stephens 1862–
  4. 4. Milburn (M) Stephens 1866–
  5. 5. Lewis (A) Stephens 1852–
  6. 6. Almanza (A) Stephens 1860–
  7. 7. Eliza Stephens 1856–
  8. 8. Elisabeth Stephens 1854–
  9. 9. Minnie Stephens 1869–1957

Joel Stephens's Timeline

3 Records

1811
1811
Birth of Joel Stephens in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 59
Joel Stephens resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
1890
27 January 1890
Age 79
Death of Joel Stephens in Washington, Illinois, USA
Washington, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M593_287; Page: 347B
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M593_287; Page: 347B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 January 1890
    Event Place: Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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