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Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens 1788–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1841 (or Aft. 1827)

Death Location: Pike County, Alabama, USA

Father: Johannes Stephens

Mother: Choctaw-Cherokee woman

Spouse(s): Priscilla (Stephens), Nancy (Stephens), Sarah (Stephens)

Children(s): Nellie Stephens, Edmund Stephens, Josiah Stevens, Emily (Adams), Elizabeth Stephens, Eady Stephens, Martha Stephens, Malinda Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Frances Stephens, Hallie Stephens, Jane Stephens, James Stephens, Cedena (Blair), Anna (Morrison), Kitty (Blair), Samuel Stephens, Jane Stephens, Sarah (Walters), Mary (Blair), Joseph Stephens, Elisha Stephens, John Stephens, Mary (Blair?), Needham Stephens, Julia Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, John Stephens

Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens was born in 1788 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Johannes Heinrich Stephens And Choctaw Cherokee Woman. In 1810, Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens married Nancy Byran Stephens, Priscilla Hearne Stephens, Sarah Jane Sally Red Haired Scot Tillman Stephens, and had children including Anna Jane Stephens Morrison, Benjamin A Twin Ben Stephens, Cedena Stephens Blair, Eady Stephens, Eden Stephens, Edmund Stephens, Elisha C Stephens, Elizabeth Stephens, Emily Millie Stephens Adams, Frances Melissa Stephens, Hallie Stephens, James E Stephens, Jane Catie Stephens, Jane Stephens, John Stephens, John W Stephens, Joseph Twin Stephens, Joseph Green Stephens, Josiah Stevens, Julia Ann Stephens, Kitty Ann Kitsy Stephens Little Blair, Malinda Belinda Stephens, Martha Stephens, Mary A Stephens Blair, Mary Jane Stephens Swanner Blair, Needham Stephens, Nellie Or Elender Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Sarah Jane Half Cherokee Stephens Walters. Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens passed away in 1841 in Pike County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens was born in 1788 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Johannes Heinrich Stephens And Choctaw Cherokee Woman.
  • In 1810, Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States.
  • Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens married Nancy Byran Stephens, Priscilla Hearne Stephens, Sarah Jane Sally Red Haired Scot Tillman Stephens, and had children including Anna Jane Stephens Morrison, Benjamin A Twin Ben Stephens, Cedena Stephens Blair, Eady Stephens, Eden Stephens, Edmund Stephens, Elisha C Stephens, Elizabeth Stephens, Emily Millie Stephens Adams, Frances Melissa Stephens, Hallie Stephens, James E Stephens, Jane Catie Stephens, Jane Stephens, John Stephens, John W Stephens, Joseph Twin Stephens, Joseph Green Stephens, Josiah Stevens, Julia Ann Stephens, Kitty Ann Kitsy Stephens Little Blair, Malinda Belinda Stephens, Martha Stephens, Mary A Stephens Blair, Mary Jane Stephens Swanner Blair, Needham Stephens, Nellie Or Elender Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Sarah Jane Half Cherokee Stephens Walters.
  • Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens passed away in 1841 in Pike County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johann Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Johann Stephens
1788–1841
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Johannes Heinrich Stephens
1777–1804
Germany
Choctaw-Cherokee woman
1770–1804
Union County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Richard (T) Stephens
1750–1829
Salisbury Township, Rowan, British Colonial America, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Robards (Stephens)) (Roberts)
1745–1824
Beaufort County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Corporal Stephens
1722–1779
Grace (Stephens)
1720–1768
William Roberts
1729–1820
Eleanor Roberts
1721–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Stephens
1674–1751
Mary (Stephens)
1679–1727

Johann Stephens's Descendants

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Johann (Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee") Stephens (1788–1841 (or Aft. 1827)) m. Priscilla (Hearne) (Stephens) (1791–Aft. 1850) m. Nancy (Byran) (Stephens) (Abt. 1795–) m. Sarah (Jane "Sally" ? (Red Haired Scot) Tillman) (Stephens) (1788–23 Oct 1860)
  1. 1. Nellie ((or Elender)) Stephens 1814–1870
  2. 2. Edmund Stephens 1819–
  3. 3. Josiah Stevens 1813–1860
  4. 4. Emily (Millie Stephens) (Adams) 1825–1878
  5. 5. Elizabeth Stephens 1808–1849
  6. 6. Eady Stephens 1806–1850
  7. 7. Martha Stephens 1826–
  8. 8. Malinda ((Belinda)) Stephens 1814–
  9. 9. Joseph ((Twin)) Stephens 1821–1863 m. Martha (Eliza Jane) Davenport 1831–1906
    1. 1. Nancy (Alice) Stephens 1854–1898
    2. 2. Thomas (Alexander) Stephens 1857–1927 m. Lovina Messer 1861–1957
    3. 3. Ann Stephens 1862–1907
  10. 10. Frances (Melissa) Stephens 1831–1916 m. George Franklin 1821–1884
  11. 11. Hallie Stephens 1831–1860
  12. 12. Jane Stephens 1834–
  13. 13. James (E) Stephens 1820–1875
  14. 14. Cedena (Stephens) (Blair) 1808–1829 m. John (Solomon) Blair 1800–1881
  15. 15. Anna (Jane Stephens) (Morrison) 1819–1899 m. John Morrison 1820–1896
    1. 1. Julia (Afrey Morrison) (Cobb) 1857–1918
  16. 16. Kitty (Ann "Kitsy" Stephens (Little)) (Blair) 1810–1874 m. Josiah Little 1800–1880 m. John (Solomon) Blair 1800–1881
    1. 1. Levi Blair 1840–1862
    2. 2. Leonard (M) Blair 1834–1862
  17. 17. Samuel Stephens 1829–1894 m. Sarah (Elizabeth Hooks) (Stephens) 1842–1893
    1. 1. Pearl (E Stephens) (Wilson) 1882–1944
    2. 2. Emma (Victoria Stephens) (Bradley) 1873–1934
    3. 3. Susan (Matilda Stephens) (Owens) 1860–1937
    4. 4. Rebecca (A Stephens) (Turner) 1869–1927
    5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth Stephens) (Morrison) 1867–1928
    6. 6. John (Walter) Stephens 1882–1918
    7. 7. William (T) Stephens 1871–1881
  18. 18. Jane (Catie) Stephens 1815–1910
  19. 19. Sarah (Jane "Half Cherokee" Stephens) (Walters) 1822–1894 m. John (H) Walters 1814–1891
    1. 1. William (J) Walters 1855–1927
  20. 20. Mary (A Stephens) (Blair) 1816–1874
  21. 21. Joseph (Green) Stephens 1818–1876 m. Mary Stephens 1823–1878
    1. 1. Walter (Green) Stephens 1869–1943 m. Maggie Stevens 1882–1938
      1. 1. Mildred Stephens 1906–1947
      2. 2. Beatrice Stephens 1905–
      3. 3. Clytie Stephens 1909–
      4. 4. Madlin (Stephens) (Bridges) 1916– m. Robert (W Bridges) Sr 1913–1966
        1. 1. Robert (W Bridges) Jr 1936–1998
      5. 5. Agnes Stephens 1910–
      6. 6. Ada (Stephens) (Dove) 1902–1988 m. James (Huey) Dove 1905–1985
    2. 2. Luisa Stephens 1831–
    3. 3. William (Berry) Stephens 1849–1849
    4. 4. George (W) Stephens 1857–1886
    5. 5. Irene (Alice) Stephens 1860–1860
    6. 6. Anne Stephens 1854–1895
    7. 7. Sarah (E) Stephens 1856–1869
    8. 8. John (Alexandra) Stephens 1864–1864
    9. 9. Joseph ("C" Joe) Stephens 1852–1885 m. Martha (Ann "Mattie" Register (Stephens or Stevens)) (Windham) 1854–1902
      1. 1. Arthur (Frank Stephens (or) Stevens) 1879–1952 m. Lula? (Modena "Dena" Amerson (Stephens or) Stevens) 1889–1977
        1. 1. Heyward (L Stephens (or) Stevens) 1909–
        2. 2. Irene Stephens 1925–1925
        3. 3. Martha (Jane Stephens (or Stevens)) (Amerson) 1906–1986 m. Lavern Amerson 1899–1992
        4. 4. Eula (Mae Stephens (or Stevens) (Lee)) (Watford) 1911–2000
        5. 5. David (Eugene Stevens (or) Stephens) 1914–1980 m. Beatrice ("Bea" Watford) (Stevens) 1924–1997
        6. 6. James (Caleb) Stephens 1916–1944 m. Naomi (May "Nannie" Chandler (Stephens)) (Langston) 1909–1991
        7. 7. Sidney (Joseph "Josey" Stephens (or) Stevens) 1919–1983 m. Elsie (Elizabeth Morrell) (Stephens) 1923–2000
        8. 8. Iretta ((or Greta) Stephens) (Bell) 1922–2008 m. Walla (Eldridge) Bell 1912–1985
      2. 2. Thomas (Lenard "Tom") Stephens 1874–1950 m. Ola (Matilda Freeman (Stephens)) (Garrison) 1881–1968 m. Viola (Victoria Freeman) (Stephens) 1880–1964
        1. 1. Maude (Stephens) (Isgett) 1921–1980 m. Boyd (N) Isgett 1915–1982
        2. 2. Lawton (Marston) Stephens 1908–1984 m. Ella (Welch) (Stephens) 1914–1991
        3. 3. Pearl (Stephens (Lee)) (Truluck) 1910–1997 m. James (Madison) Lee 1876–1956 m. Sam (A) Truluck 1890–1970
        4. 4. Thomas (Brown) Stephens 1916–1993 m. Nellie (Mae Miles) (Stephens) 1917–1999
        5. 5. Mary (Stephens) (Worley) 1920–2002 m. Dan Worley 1913–
        6. 6. Martha (Jane Stephens) (Sorenson) 1923–2015 m. Norman (Adolphe) Sorenson 1915–1979
        7. 7. Lenard (Lloyd) Stephens 1898–
        8. 8. Frank Stephens 1907–
        9. 9. Lucille (Stephens) (Boykin) 1904–1963 m. Raymond Boykin 1895–1959
        10. 10. Fred (Herman) Stephens 1908–1974 m. Lois (UMN) (Stephens) 1910– m. Doris (Griggs (Stephens)) (Faile) 1922–1976
      3. 3. Suzannah ((or Susanna) Maria "Suzie" Stephens (or Stevens) (Hudson or) Hutson) 1876–1904 m. William (A "Bill" Hutson (or) Hudson) 1857–1904
        1. 1. Elijah (Lee) Hudson 1903–1986 m. Daisy (Parnell) (Hudson) 1910–1988
        2. 2. Harry Hudson 1900–1951 m. Eron (Bertha Parnell (Hudson)) (Hendrix) 1905–1972
        3. 3. John (W) Hudson 1898–1971 m. Weltha (Oneta "Nita" "Gammie" Tennant) (Hudson) 1903–1989
    10. 10. Lawrence (Wallace) Stephens 1850–1922 m. Alice (Weatherford Martin) (Stephens) 1863–1956
      1. 1. Walter (Lee) Stephens 1888–1974 m. Allie (Lee McDonald) (Stephens) 1893–1893
        1. 1. Ora (Lee Stephens) (Self) 1915–1986
        2. 2. Naomi (Stephens) (Cook) 1929–2011
        3. 3. Louis (Reed Stephens) Sr 1933–2011
        4. 4. Harold (M Stephens) Sr 1931–2013
        5. 5. Ollie (Lenita Stephens) (Legg) 1918–2010
        6. 6. Thomas (Warren) Stephens 1926–2018
      2. 2. Edwin (D) Stephens 1890–1973 m. Mona (E UMN) (Stephens) 1898–
        1. 1. Edwin (S Stephens) Jr 1916–
    11. 11. Joseph (Henry) Stephens 1847–1921 m. Isabella (Carolina "Bella" Whitfield) (Stephens) 1852–1931
      1. 1. Isabelle (Stephens) (Barrett) 1886–1968
      2. 2. Suillin (Belle Stephens) (Harlow) 1888–1986
      3. 3. Joseph (Henry Stephens) Jr 1883–1946
      4. 4. Edwin (Lewis) Stephens 1872–1938
      5. 5. Dr (George Whitfield) Stephens 1879–1936
      6. 6. Ida (Stephens) (Williams) 1875–1961
    12. 12. Laura (Catherine "Atha") Stephens 1855–1931
    13. 13. James (Jackson) Stephens 1845–1883
    14. 14. Louisa (Jane Stephens) (Edwards) 1861–1924 m. Dillard (Coleman) Edwards 1856–1936
      1. 1. Laura (Elizabeth Edwards) (Powell) 1883–1920
      2. 2. Ruben (Walter) Edwards 1890–1970
      3. 3. Roma (Edwards) (Roberson) 1888–1975
      4. 4. William (L) Edwards 1900–1964
      5. 5. Joseph (D) Edwards 1886–1942
      6. 6. Dena (Norvelle Edwards) (Irvin) 1895–1939
      7. 7. Louis (Wallace) Edwards 1893–1960
      8. 8. Lela Edwards 1882–
      9. 9. Nora (P) Edwards 1897–
      10. 10. Dalton Edwards 1906–
      11. 11. Walter Edwards 1894–
      12. 12. Louis Edwards 1896–
    15. 15. George (W) Stephens 1852–1886
    16. 16. Mary Stephens 1859–
  22. 22. Elisha (C) Stephens 1818–1863
  23. 23. John (W.) Stephens 1823–1910
  24. 24. Mary (Jane Stephens (Swanner)) (Blair?) 1827–1879
  25. 25. Needham Stephens 1824–1870 m. Eleanor ("Ellen" Wingard) (Stephens) 1830–1904
    1. 1. James (D) Stephens 1868–1872
    2. 2. Lenora (M) Stephens 1859–1883
    3. 3. Needham (Jefferson) Stephens 1861–1940
    4. 4. John (W) Stephens 1849–1886
    5. 5. Malinda (A) Stephens 1854–1927
    6. 6. Samuel (B.) Stephens 1870–1934
    7. 7. Eleanor ("Ellen") Stephens 1857–1935
    8. 8. Polly (Ann) Stephens 1851–
  26. 26. Julia (Ann) Stephens 1816–1860
  27. 27. Benjamin (A (Twin) "Ben") Stephens 1821–1881 m. Silence (Davenport) (Stephens) 1810–1886
    1. 1. Charity (Ann Stephens) (Duncan) 1844–1926
    2. 2. Joseph (Benjamin) Stephens 1847–1891
    3. 3. Wilson (Elihu Stephens) Sr 1850–1926 m. Laura (Virgina Arnold) (Stephens) 1863–1941
  28. 28. John Stephens 1823–1895

Johann Stephens's Timeline

10 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1789
27 Mar 1789
Age 1
Birth of Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 22
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
1818
1818-1832
Age 30
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 32
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 32
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Pike County, Alabama, United States
1840
1840
Age 52
Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens resided here in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1841
6 Sept 1841
Age 53
Death of Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens in Goshen, Pike, Alabama, USA
Goshen, Pike, Alabama, USA
1841
1841 (or Aft. 1827)
Age 53
Death of Johann Heinrich Franciscus "Half Cherokee" Stephens in Pike County, Alabama, USA
Pike County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1789
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Papers, 1789-1815
    [2] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 168
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coffee, Alabama; Roll: M432_3; Page: 277A; Image: 551
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 8; Image: 00042; Family History Library Film: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818-1832
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina; Page: 376; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 212

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 50; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 52
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina; Page: 376; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 212

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike County, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Pike, Alabama; Page: 19; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 3; Family History Film: 0002330

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Brookfield, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 22; Page: 288; Image: 581; Family History Library Film: 0003018

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pike County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Pike County, Alabama, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Pike County)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sept 1841
    Event Place: Goshen, Pike, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Pike County, Alabama, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Pike County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1841 (or Aft. 1827)
    Event Place: Pike County, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Pike County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Pike County, Alabama, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Pike County)

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