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Joseph Stephenson 1780–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1780

Birth Location: Lanercost, Cumberland, England

Death Date: 19 Feb 1860

Death Location: St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland

Father: Joseph Stephenson

Mother: Rachel Appleby

Spouse(s): Jane Gunson, Elizabeth Tunstall

Children(s): Samuel Stephenson, Margaret Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson, Jane Stephenson, Mary Stephenson, James Stephenson, Joseph Stephenson, John Stephenson, WIlliam Stephenson, Rachel Stephenson, Ann Stephenson

Joseph Stephenson was born in 1780 in Lanercost, Cumberland, England, the child of Joseph Stephenson And Rachel Appleby. In 1841, Joseph Stephenson resided in Brigham, Cumberland, England. Joseph Stephenson married Elizabeth Tunstall, Jane Gunson, and had children including Ann Tunstall Stephenson, James Stephenson, Jane Stephenson, John Stephenson, Joseph Stephenson, Margaret Stephenson, Mary Stephenson, Rachel Stephenson, Samuel Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson, William Stephenson. Joseph Stephenson passed away in 1860 in St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland.

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Biography

  • Joseph Stephenson was born in 1780 in Lanercost, Cumberland, England, the child of Joseph Stephenson And Rachel Appleby.
  • In 1841, Joseph Stephenson resided in Brigham, Cumberland, England.
  • Joseph Stephenson married Elizabeth Tunstall, Jane Gunson, and had children including Ann Tunstall Stephenson, James Stephenson, Jane Stephenson, John Stephenson, Joseph Stephenson, Margaret Stephenson, Mary Stephenson, Rachel Stephenson, Samuel Stephenson, Thomas Stephenson, William Stephenson.
  • Joseph Stephenson passed away in 1860 in St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Stephenson
1757–1819
Birth Location: Lanercost, Cumberland, England
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Rachel Appleby
1743–1782
Birth Location: Lanercost Cumberland England
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Spouses(s)

Jane Gunson
1788–1851
Birth Location: Bolton Low Houses, Cumberland, England
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Elizabeth Tunstall
1775–1820
Birth Location: Bridekirk, Cumberland, England
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Children(s)

Samuel Stephenson
1828–1897
Birth Location: Greysouthen, Cumberland, England
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Margaret Stephenson
1823–1916
Birth Location: Bolton, Cumberland
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Thomas Stephenson
1823–1895
Birth Location: Brigham cumberland england
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Jane Stephenson
1826–1903
Birth Location: Hesket, Cumberland, England
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Mary Stephenson
1832–1916
Birth Location: Graysouthen, Cumberland, England
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James Stephenson
1805–1882
Birth Location: Broughton, Cumberland, England
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Joseph Stephenson
1808–1876
Birth Location: Brigham, Cumberland, England
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John Stephenson
1811–1875
Birth Location: Broughton, Cumberland, England
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WIlliam Stephenson
1814–1882
Birth Location: Bridekirk, Cumberland, England
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Rachel Stephenson
1816–
Birth Location: Brigham, Cumberland, England
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Ann Stephenson
1803–1891
Birth Location: Brigham, Cumberland, , England
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Joseph Stephenson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Stephenson
1780–1860
Birth Place: Lanercost, Cumberland, England
Parents
Joseph Stephenson
1757–1819
Lanercost, Cumberland, England
Rachel Appleby
1743–1782
Lanercost Cumberland England
Grandparents
John Stephenson
1718–1795
Brampton, Cumberland, England
Lydia SALKELD
1722–
Farlam, Cumberland, England
James Appleby
1717–1785
Brampton, Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
David Stephenson
1692–
Dorothy Snowden
1700–
John SALKELD
1690–1742
Ann Wilson
1700–
John Appleby
1685–1747
Hannah Tolson
1685–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Stephenson
1662–1721
Alice Balding
1656–1709
Thomas Appleby
1665–

Joseph Stephenson's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Stephenson (19 Nov 1780–19 Feb 1860) m. Jane Gunson (16 Aug 1788–24 Oct 1851) m. Elizabeth Tunstall (1775–1820)
  1. 1. Samuel Stephenson 1828–1897 m. Isabella Barwise 1829–1903
    1. 1. Samuel Stephenson 1860–1946 m. Sarah (Jane) Fidler 1865–1935
      1. 1. Grace Stephenson 1890–1980 m. Walter Shepherd 1888–1969
        1. 1. Isabel Shepherd 1911–2000 m. Robert (Alfred Kerr) Beal 1909–1986
        2. 2. Ada Shepard 1908–1975 m. Francis (James) Brennan 1905–2003
        3. 3. William Shepard 1915–
        4. 4. Sadie Shepard 1911–1982 m. Gilbert Hodgson 1908–1977 m. David (Reginald) WILLIAMS 1911–1983
        5. 5. Richard Shepherd 1918–
        6. 6. John Shepherd 1915–
      2. 2. Florence Stephenson 1889–1974
      3. 3. Issac Stephenson 1892–
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Ellen) Stephenson 1893–
      5. 5. Harrison (Fidler) Stephenson 1895–1972 m. Elizabeth McHugh 1898–1975
        1. 1. Samuel Stephenson 1927–2009 m. Frances (Ellen) Neal 1930–2003
      6. 6. John (Fiddler) Stephenson 1899–1930
      7. 7. Joseph Stephenson 1902–
      8. 8. Alice Stephenson 1906–2003
    2. 2. John Stephenson 1851–1852
    3. 3. William Stephenson 1851–1859
    4. 4. Isaac Stephenson 1854–1920
    5. 5. John Stephenson 1857–1940 m. Agnes Patterson 1859–
      1. 1. James (b w) Stephenson 1896–
      2. 2. Septimus Stephenson 1883–1905
      3. 3. Isabella Stephenson 1881– m. James Emmerson 1875–
        1. 1. Ernest Emmerson 1907–1984 m. Winifred (Alice) Norton 1907–1961 m. Doris (May (Billy)) Brame 1923–
        2. 2. Cyril emmerson 1911–
        3. 3. Eric Emmerson 1910–
      4. 4. Mary (Helena) Stephenson 1899– m. Cresswell Watson 1901–1986
        1. 1. Eric Watson 1929–1998
        2. 2. John (Cresswell) Watson 1923–2007
        3. 3. Myra Watson 1926–1993
      5. 5. Samuel Stephenson 1880–
      6. 6. John (Barwise Valentine) Stephenson 1895–1988
      7. 7. James Stephenson 1886–
    6. 6. Barwise Stephenson 1861–1931 m. Janet Murray 1866–
    7. 7. Septimus Stephenson 1862–1876
    8. 8. Thomas Stephenson 1865–1927 m. Dorothy Heeby 1867–1931
    9. 9. Joseph Stephenson 1867–1907 m. Sarah (Ann) Tyson 1871–
  2. 2. Margaret Stephenson 1823–1916
  3. 3. Thomas Stephenson 1823–1895 m. Catherine Marston 1827–1896 m. Jane Denwood 1823–1856
    1. 1. Catherine Stephenson 1859–1935 m. John Pattinson 1859–1928
    2. 2. Thomas Stephenson 1863–1936 m. Fanny Moore 1858–
    3. 3. Joseph Stephenson 1866–1899 m. Elizabeth Gallantry 1868–1934
      1. 1. Alfred Stephenson 1898–1987 m. Marion Cambell 1905–1984
        1. 1. Josephine Stephenson 1931–2013 m. William Phillips 1931–2001
        2. 2. Alan (Marsden) Stephenson 1927–1996 m. Isabella Mein 1929–1986
        3. 3. Mona Stephenson 1933–2013 m. Ronald Dixon 1930–2013
        4. 4. Stephenson 1934–1934
      2. 2. Josephine (Squire) Smitham 1900–1980
      3. 3. Everard (Wilson) Stephenson 1893–1963
      4. 4. Tom Stephenson 1895–1962
      5. 5. William STEPHENSON 1896–1970
    4. 4. Joseph Stephenson 1847–1883
    5. 5. Samuel Stephenson 1848–1933 m. Mary (Jane) Dempster 1850–1933
    6. 6. Eleanor Stephenson 1850–
    7. 7. Gunson Stephenson 1853–1932 m. Mary Davidson 1847–
  4. 4. Jane Stephenson 1826–1903 m. Thomas Clark 1830–1907
    1. 1. John Clark 1854–1856
    2. 2. Stephenson Clark 1855–1922
    3. 3. Thomas Clark 1858–1939
    4. 4. Ester Clark 1860–1940 m. Joseph Stamper 1863–1940
    5. 5. Jane Clark 1860–1934 m. John Wren 1856–
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Clark 1862–
    7. 7. Isabella Clark 1863–1920 m. Peter Gorlry 1865–
    8. 8. William Clark 1865–
    9. 9. Joseph Stephenson 1847–1901 m. Esther Jackson 1850–1907
  5. 5. Mary Stephenson 1832–1916 m. Robert Gainford 1832–1881
    1. 1. Joseph Gainford 1859–1947
    2. 2. Jane Gainford 1869–1939
    3. 3. Sarah Gainford 1858–1946
    4. 4. Samuel Gainford 1864–1926
    5. 5. Ada Gainford 1876–1967
    6. 6. William Gainford 1862–1926
    7. 7. Thomas (Stephenson) Gainford 1866–1938
    8. 8. Mary Gainford 1871–
    9. 9. Gunson Gainford 1855–1937
    10. 10. Margaret Gainford 1874–
  6. 6. James Stephenson 1805–1882 m. Jane Cowen 1802–1882
    1. 1. Thomas Stephenson 1848–1913 m. Mary (Ann) Carr 1845–1905 m. Maggie (Ann) Atkinson 1848– m. Jane Dockray 1844–1926
      1. 1. John (William) Stephenson 1870–1937 m. Margaret Park 1872–1952
        1. 1. Elizabeth Stephenson 1897–1954
        2. 2. Thomas Stephenson 1895–1978 m. Jane (Anne) Barry 1898–1965
        3. 3. William Stephenson 1899–
        4. 4. James Stephenson 1901–1918
        5. 5. Violet Stephenson 1904–
        6. 6. Collins Stephenson 1905–1947
        7. 7. Mary (Ann) Stephenson 1907–1984
        8. 8. Dorothy (Margaret) Stephenson 1911–
        9. 9. Eleanor Stephenson 1914–2006
      2. 2. Ann Stephenson 1872–1872
      3. 3. James Stephenson 1873–1943
      4. 4. Jane Stephenson 1875–1875
      5. 5. Cowan Stephenson 1873–1939
      6. 6. Hannah (e) Stephenson 1879–
      7. 7. Robert (William) Stephenson 1880–1938
      8. 8. William Stephenson 1874–
      9. 9. Tom Stephenson 1878–
      10. 10. Sarah (E) Stephenson 1870–
      11. 11. Henry Stephenson 1869–
      12. 12. Dorothy Stephenson 1872–1949
      13. 13. Solomon Stephenson 1867–1918
      14. 14. William Stephenson 1866–1946
      15. 15. Mary (Jane) Stephenson 1861–1862
      16. 16. Agnes (Ann) Stephenson 1880–
    2. 2. Jane Stephenson 1829–1870 m. Thomas Walker 1826–1850 m. Thomas Tunstall 1833–1897
      1. 1. Jane Walker 1847–1934
        1. 1. Ruth Johnston 1873–1939
      2. 2. Anne Walker 1849–
      3. 3. James Tunstall 1854–1929 m. Elizabeth Miller 1855–1891
        1. 1. Margaret Tunstall 1873–1953 m. Joseph (George) Hird 1874–1949
        2. 2. Jane Tunstall 1875–1903
        3. 3. Joseph (miller) Tunstall 1877–1944
        4. 4. Elizabeth Tunstall 1880–1931
        5. 5. John Tunstall 1882–1947
      4. 4. Frances (Elizabeth) Tunstall 1856–1920
      5. 5. John Tunstall 1857–1946 m. Abigail Smallwood 1862–1906 m. Margaret (Jane) Hannah 1874–1955
        1. 1. Jane Tunstall 1879–
        2. 2. Richard Tunstall 1884–
        3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Tunstall 1887–
        4. 4. Hannah Tunstall 1889–
        5. 5. Thomas Tunstall 1892–
        6. 6. Eleanor (Isabel) Tunstall 1894–
        7. 7. Catherine (Smallwood) Tunstall 1881–
        8. 8. Robert Tunstall 1897–
        9. 9. George (Herbert) Tunstall 1914–1987 m. Doris (Marjorie) Wallace 1913–
        10. 10. Isabella Tunstall 1917–2005
        11. 11. Bessie Tunstall 1901–1995
      6. 6. Solomon Tunstall 1861–1921
      7. 7. Elizabeth Tunstall 1863–1911
      8. 8. Thomas Tunstall 1868–1868
      9. 9. Rachel (Ellen) Tunstall 1868–1868
    3. 3. Joseph Stephenson 1830–1908
    4. 4. Rachael Stephenson 1847–
    5. 5. William Stephenson 1836–1891
    6. 6. James Stephenson 1832–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Stephenson 1826–1829
    8. 8. John Stephenson 1834–1837
    9. 9. Solomon Stephenson 1841–1915 m. Jane Dockray 1842–1926
      1. 1. Cowan Stephenson 1873–1939 m. Ada McCormick 1881–
        1. 1. Albert Stephenson 1909–
        2. 2. Freda Stephenson 1910–
        3. 3. Sidney Stephenson 1912–
        4. 4. Edwin Stephenson 1913–1981
        5. 5. Hilda (Jane) Stephenson 1915–
        6. 6. Charles (Albert) Stephenson 1921–1963 m. Marrianne (Josepha) Rosenzopf 1925–2017
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Ann) Stephenson 1838–1918
  7. 7. Joseph Stephenson 1808–1876 m. Elizabeth Ward 1807–1889
    1. 1. Frances Stephenson 1833–
    2. 2. John Stephenson 1835–1899 m. Bridget Burns 1841–1915
    3. 3. Elizabeth Stephenson 1837–1838
    4. 4. Edward Stephenson 1840–1840
    5. 5. Ann Stephenson 1841–1845
    6. 6. Mary Stephenson 1844–1929 m. William Graham 1842–
    7. 7. Joseph Stephenson 1848–1852
    8. 8. William Stephenson 1851–1930 m. Sarah Nixon 1854–1896
  8. 8. John Stephenson 1811–1875 m. Margaret Hill 1814–1859
    1. 1. John Stephenson 1835–1836
    2. 2. Jane Stephenson 1838– m. John Abbott 1831–
    3. 3. Joseph Stephenson 1840–1903 m. Mary (Ann) Clark 1841–1902
    4. 4. Elizabeth Stephenson 1843–1921 m. Richard Benson 1844–1918
    5. 5. Ann Stephenson 1846–1927 m. Joseph Watson 1847–
    6. 6. John (William) Stephenson 1849–1901
    7. 7. James (Hill) Stephenson 1854–1906 m. Hannah Southward 1855–1906
  9. 9. WIlliam Stephenson 1814–1882 m. Ann Woodman 1818–1892
    1. 1. Joseph Stephenson 1836–1863
    2. 2. William Stephenson 1839–1871 m. Elizabeth Holiday 1840–
    3. 3. John Stephenson 1841–1910 m. Elizabeth Bell 1843–
    4. 4. Douglas Stephenson 1843–1854
    5. 5. Thomas Stephenson 1846–1904
    6. 6. Mary Stephenson 1848–1867
    7. 7. Elizabeth Stephenson 1851–1927 m. Rodger Fisher 1843–
    8. 8. James Stephenson 1854–1898 m. Sarah Frazer –1939
    9. 9. Ann Stephenson 1857–1876
  10. 10. Rachel Stephenson 1816– m. John Badley 1821–
    1. 1. Joseph Badley 1843–1888
  11. 11. Ann (Tunstall) Stephenson 1803–1891 m. Joseph Roper 1804–1881
    1. 1. Joseph Tunstall 1824–1896 m. Mary Harris 1834– m. Jane Millar 1825–1866
      1. 1. James Stephenson 1848–1910
      2. 2. Joseph Stephenson 1852–1934 m. Emma Dalton 1856–1919
        1. 1. Lena (Atkinson) Stephenson 1900–1980 m. Norman (Leslie) Webster 1903–1967
        2. 2. Jane (Louisa) Stephenson 1883–1967
        3. 3. Emma (I) Stephenson 1885–1919
        4. 4. John (James) Stephenson 1888–1919
        5. 5. Donald (Henry) Stephenson 1891–1952
        6. 6. George (Dalton) Stephenson 1893–1969
        7. 7. Joseph (Vipond) Stephenson 1894–1958
        8. 8. Arthur (Joseph) Stephenson 1881–1955
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Jane) Stephenson 1854–
      4. 4. Isabella Stephenson 1857–1940
      5. 5. Jane Stephenson 1859–
      6. 6. William Stephenson 1850–1850
      7. 7. Mary Stephenson 1855–1856
      8. 8. Margaret Stephenson 1863–1863
      9. 9. Ann (Jane) Stephenson 1846–1901
      10. 10. Mary Stephenson 1862–1862
      11. 11. William Stephenson 1849–1849
      12. 12. Harriet Stephenson 1867–1942
      13. 13. Charlotte (Mary) Stephenson 1869–1920
      14. 14. Rachel (Elizabeth) Stephenson 1874–
      15. 15. Amelia Stephenson 1877–1952
      16. 16. John Stephenson 1873–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Roper 1829–1836
    3. 3. Isabella Roper 1831–1921 m. Thomas Holiday 1825–1906
    4. 4. Jane Roper 1834–1849
    5. 5. Elizabeth Roper 1836–1842
    6. 6. Robert Roper 1840–1853
    7. 7. John Roper 1843–1915 m. Hannah Robinson 1845–1931
      1. 1. Ann Roper 1877–1952
        1. 1. Isabella McClellan 1912–2002
      2. 2. William Roper 1883–1974
        1. 1. John (Henry) Roper 1910–1987
        2. 2. Amelia Roper 1914–1985
    8. 8. William Roper 1846–1852

Joseph Stephenson's Timeline

6 Records

1780
19 Nov 1780
Birth of Joseph Stephenson in Lanercost, Cumberland, England
Lanercost, Cumberland, England
1803
1803
Age 23
Joseph Stephenson was married in Bridekirk
Bridekirk
1841
1841
Age 61
Joseph Stephenson resided here in Brigham, Cumberland, England
Brigham, Cumberland, England
1851
1851
Age 71
Joseph Stephenson resided here in Graysouthen, Cumberland, England
Graysouthen, Cumberland, England
1860
19 Feb 1860
Age 80
Death of Joseph Stephenson in St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland
St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland
1871
1871
Age 91
Joseph Stephenson resided here in Thursby, Cumberland, England
Thursby, Cumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1780
    Event Place: Lanercost, Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5228; Folio: 106; Page: 5; GSU roll: 847442
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2435; Folio: 50; Page: 20; GSU roll: 87115-87116
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 155; Book: 16; Civil Parish: Brigham; County: Cumberland; Enumeration District: 17; Folio: 12; Page: 18; Line: 3; GSU roll: 241276

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: Bridekirk
    Record Source: England, Pallot's Marriage Index, 1780-1837

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Brigham, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 155; Book: 16; Civil Parish: Brigham; County: Cumberland; Enumeration District: 17; Folio: 12; Page: 18; Line: 3; GSU roll: 241276

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Graysouthen, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2435; Folio: 50; Page: 20; GSU roll: 87115-87116

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Thursby, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5228; Folio: 106; Page: 5; GSU roll: 847442

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1860
    Event Place: St Bridgets Brigham Cumberland
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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