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Joseph A."Dow" Stephens 1832–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 November 1832

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 22 January 1910

Death Location: Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Stevens

Mother: Elizabeth Watson

Spouse(s): Nancy Solomon

Children(s): Magdeline Stephens, Bedford Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, Anne Stephens, Lida Stephens, Lou Stephens, James Stephens, Sarah Stephens, Myrtie Stephens, Robert Stephens, Edgar Stephens

In 1832, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens entered the world in Kentucky, United States of America, born to Benjamin William Stevens And Elizabeth F Watson. In 1850, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided in District 4, Celina, Overton, Tennessee, USA. Joseph A."Dow" Stephens married Nancy E Solomon, and had children including Anne E F Stephens, Bedford Luther Stephens, Benjamin Sidney Hoy Stephens, Edgar Stonewall Jackson Stephens, James K Polk Stephens, Lida H Stephens, Lou Hanceford Albert Stephens, Magdeline Ernest Stephens, Myrtie E Stephens, Robert Melton Stephens, Sarah S Stephens. Joseph A."Dow" Stephens passed away in 1910 in Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens entered the world in Kentucky, United States of America, born to Benjamin William Stevens And Elizabeth F Watson.
  • In 1850, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided in District 4, Celina, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joseph A."Dow" Stephens married Nancy E Solomon, and had children including Anne E F Stephens, Bedford Luther Stephens, Benjamin Sidney Hoy Stephens, Edgar Stonewall Jackson Stephens, James K Polk Stephens, Lida H Stephens, Lou Hanceford Albert Stephens, Magdeline Ernest Stephens, Myrtie E Stephens, Robert Melton Stephens, Sarah S Stephens.
  • Joseph A."Dow" Stephens passed away in 1910 in Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Stevens
1807–1887
Birth Location: Russell, Kentucky
BS
Elizabeth Watson
1810–
Birth Location: Virginia
EW

Spouses(s)

Nancy Solomon
1846–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
NS

Children(s)

Magdeline Stephens
1869–1943
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
MS
Bedford Stephens
1870–1962
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
BS
Benjamin Stephens
1873–1945
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
BS
Anne Stephens
1874–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AS
Lida Stephens
1875–1955
Birth Location: Tennessee
LS
Lou Stephens
1877–1912
Birth Location: Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
LS
James Stephens
1883–1966
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Sarah Stephens
1891–1966
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
SS
Myrtie Stephens
1888–1959
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
MS
Robert Stephens
1884–1939
Birth Location: Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
RS
Edgar Stephens
1879–1961
Birth Location: Tennessee
ES

Joseph Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Stephens
1832–1910
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin William Stevens
1807–1887
Russell, Kentucky
Elizabeth (F) Watson
1810–
Virginia
Grandparents
Joshua (Washington) Watson
1774–1862
Pittsylvania County, VA
Nancy (Murray (Sophia Murray's) sister)
1775–1860
Pittsylvania County, VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Stephens's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (A."Dow") Stephens (30 November 1832–22 January 1910) m. Nancy (E) Solomon (1846–10 October 1913)
  1. 1. Magdeline (Ernest) Stephens 1869–1943
  2. 2. Bedford (Luther) Stephens 1870–1962
  3. 3. Benjamin (Sidney Hoy) Stephens 1873–1945
  4. 4. Anne (E. F.) Stephens 1874–
  5. 5. Lida (H.) Stephens 1875–1955
  6. 6. Lou (Hanceford Albert) Stephens 1877–1912
  7. 7. James (K Polk) Stephens 1883–1966
  8. 8. Sarah (S) Stephens 1891–1966
  9. 9. Myrtie (E) Stephens 1888–1959
  10. 10. Robert (Melton) Stephens 1884–1939
  11. 11. Edgar (Stonewall Jackson) Stephens 1879–1961 m. Barbara (Elizabeth) Watson 1876–1964
    1. 1. Zemie ("Z J" John Joseph) Stephens 1908–1993 m. Ina (Josephene) Hunter 1912–2001 m. Serene Stephens 1927–2003
      1. 1. Betty Stevens 1937–1934
      2. 2. Francis Stevens 1913–
    2. 2. Delia Stephens 1905–
    3. 3. Esben (T) Stephens 1907–
    4. 4. Stanton Stephens 1911–
    5. 5. Frank Stephens 1913–

Joseph Stephens's Timeline

9 Records

1832
30 November 1832
Birth of Joseph A."Dow" Stephens in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 18
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in District 4, Celina, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Celina, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in District 8, Clay, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Clay, Tennessee, USA
1891
1891
Age 59
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in Clay, Tennessee, USA
Clay, Tennessee, USA
1910
Abt 1910
Age 78
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in Bedford, Tennessee
Bedford, Tennessee
1910
22 January 1910
Age 78
Death of Joseph A."Dow" Stephens in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1910
23 Aug 1910
Age 78
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens - Probate in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1913
25 Apr 1913
Age 81
Joseph A."Dow" Stephens resided here in Huntingdon, Tennessee, USA
Huntingdon, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 November 1832
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Enumeration of Male Voters, 1891, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Enumeration of Male Inhabitants of Twenty-One Years of Age and Upward, Citizens of Tennessee, January 1, 1891. Election Returns (State, County, and Local), 1796-Present.; Roll #: 33120_290472
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 97b
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 97b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Celina, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Clay, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Clay, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Enumeration of Male Voters, 1891, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Enumeration of Male Inhabitants of Twenty-One Years of Age and Upward, Citizens of Tennessee, January 1, 1891. Election Returns (State, County, and Local), 1796-Present.; Roll #: 33120_290472

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1910
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1861-1966; Wills and Inventories, 1863-1889, 1890-1929, 1937-1965; Author: Bedford County (Tennessee) County Court Clerk; Probate Place: Bedford, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1913
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1910
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1861-1966; Wills and Inventories, 1863-1889, 1890-1929, 1937-1965; Author: Bedford County (Tennessee) County Court Clerk; Probate Place: Bedford, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Celina, Clay County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1910
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1861-1966; Wills and Inventories, 1863-1889, 1890-1929, 1937-1965; Author: Bedford County (Tennessee) County Court Clerk; Probate Place: Bedford, Tennessee
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