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Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr 1687–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1687

Birth Location: Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death Date: 6 Dec 1757

Death Location: Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Hans Stephens

Mother: Barbara Bär

Spouse(s): Maria XX

Children(s): Lawrence Stephens, Lewis Stephens, Anna Stephens, Peter Stephens

The story of Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr began in 1687 in Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr married Maria Christina Rittenhouse Stephens Xx, and had children including Anna Maria Stephens, Lawrence Stephens, Lewis Stephens, Peter Stephens. Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr passed away in 1757 in Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America.

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  • The story of Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr began in 1687 in Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  • Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr married Maria Christina Rittenhouse Stephens Xx, and had children including Anna Maria Stephens, Lawrence Stephens, Lewis Stephens, Peter Stephens.
  • Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr passed away in 1757 in Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johannes Sr's Ancestors

Self
Johannes Sr
1687–1757
Birth Place: Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Parents
Hans Gabriel Stäffen\Steffen Stephens
1645–1720
Henggart, Andelfingen, Canton Zürich, Switzerland
Barbara ((Sidler)) Bär
1652–1711
Henggart, Andelfingen, Canton Zürich, Switzerland
Grandparents
Johannes (Cunradt) Staffen
1613–1663
Henggart, Andelfingen, Zurich, Switzerland
Barbara Sigg
1616–1663
Adlikon, Andelfingen, Zurich, Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
Heinrich Staffen
1580–1634
Verena Meier
1590–1625
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Staffen
1558–1640
Verena Staffen
1560–1634

Johannes Sr's Descendants

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Johannes ("Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens) Sr (3 Mar 1687–6 Dec 1757) m. Maria (Christina Rittenhouse\Stephens) XX (1695–January 1758)
  1. 1. Lawrence Stephens 1722–1776 m. Maria (Emma) Stephens 1735–1820 m. Elizabeth (Mercer) Stephens 1728–1749
    1. 1. Joseph (Lawrence) Stephens 1764–1848 m. Nancy Shackleford 1769–1791 m. Lucy Garrard 1773–1850
      1. 1. George (Washington) Stephens 1788–1832 m. Sarah (Wright) Stephens 1792–1867 m. Martha Patrick 1800–1882
        1. 1. Missouri (Ann) Stephens 1822–1864 m. Charles (Chastain) Taylor 1817–1912
        2. 2. James (Israel) Stephens 1824–1893
        3. 3. Ewing Stephens 1826–1905
        4. 4. Mary (Polly) Stephens 1828–
        5. 5. Martha Stephens 1830–
        6. 6. George (William) Stephens 1832–1890
        7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Stephens 1836–
        8. 8. Erving Stephens 1829–
        9. 9. John (Dunklin) Stephens 1825–1905
        10. 10. Joseph (Lemuel) Stephens 1812–1885
        11. 11. Samuel (Brooken) Stephens 1817–1855
      2. 2. Thomas Stephens 1799–1870
      3. 3. Daniel Stephens 1796–1854
      4. 4. Nelson Stephens 1816–1897
      5. 5. John Stephens 1792–1827
      6. 6. America Hawkins 1807–1896
      7. 7. Josephine (B.) January 1811–1880
      8. 8. Berthenia Stephens 1790–1840
      9. 9. Joseph Stephens 1798–1885
      10. 10. Caroline Robinson 1818–1887
      11. 11. Polly (Shackelford) Coons 1785–1832
      12. 12. Samuel Stephens 1791–1848
    2. 2. George (William) Stephens 1754–1789
    3. 3. John Stephens 1748–1819
    4. 4. Peter Stephens 1744–1782
    5. 5. Mary Stephens 1742–1838
    6. 6. Sarah (Stephens) Bowman 1745–1839
  2. 2. Lewis Stephens 1714–1802
  3. 3. Anna (Maria) Stephens 1742–
  4. 4. Peter Stephens 1735–1812

Johannes Sr's Timeline

3 Records

1687
3 Mar 1687
Birth of Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr in Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
1757
6 Dec 1757
Age 70
Death of Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr in Stephens City, Frederick, Virginia, American Colonies
Stephens City, Frederick, Virginia, American Colonies
1759
1759
Age 72
Johannes "Peter" or Hans Peter Steffan\Stephens Sr resided here in Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA
Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1687
    Event Place: Steinsfurt, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1752
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1752; Page Number: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1757
    Event Place: Stephens City, Frederick, Virginia, American Colonies

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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