YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Merle Stephens 1919–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1919

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: 30 April 2001

Death Location: Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Stephens

Mother: Edna Linn

Spouse(s): Richard Spore

Children(s):

The story of Merle Stephens began in 1919 in Kansas. In 1920, Merle Stephens resided in Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming, USA. Merle Stephens married Richard E Spore. Merle Stephens passed away in 2001 in Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Merle Stephens
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Merle Stephens began in 1919 in Kansas.
  • In 1920, Merle Stephens resided in Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming, USA.
  • Merle Stephens married Richard E Spore.
  • Merle Stephens passed away in 2001 in Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Stephens
1880–1941
Birth Location: Denton, Wise County, Texas
TS
Edna Linn
1892–1974
Birth Location: Hiattville, Bourbon Co, KS
EL

Spouses(s)

Richard Spore
1916–1986
Birth Location: United States of America
RS

Children(s)

Merle Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Merle Stephens
1919–2001
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
Thomas Benton Stephens
1880–1941
Denton, Wise County, Texas
Edna (Maud) Linn
1892–1974
Hiattville, Bourbon Co, KS
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson) Stephens
1830–1902
Bunceton, MO, USA
Alace (Holford) Stephens
1841–1919
Carroll, Arkansas
Edward (E) Linn
1868–1956
Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Malissa Moyer
1873–1944
Shelby, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Levi Moyer
1825–1894
Catherine Stump
1831–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Moyer
1799–1862
Sarah Zemer
1803–1887
John Stumpff
1807–1881
Elizabeth McClelland
1811–1875

Merle Stephens's Timeline

14 Records

1918
26 Sep 1918
Birth of Merle Stephens in Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
1919
abt 1919
Birth of Merle Stephens in Kansas
Kansas
1920
1920
Age 1
Merle Stephens resided here in Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming, USA
Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Merle Stephens resided here in Oak Grove, Montrose, Colorado, USA
Oak Grove, Montrose, Colorado, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Merle Stephens resided here in Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas
Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas
1935
1935
Age 16
Merle Stephens resided here in Rural, Montrose, Colorado
Rural, Montrose, Colorado
1940
1940
Age 21
Merle Stephens resided here in Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 21
Merle Stephens resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1956
1956
Age 37
Merle Stephens resided here in Wellington, Kansas, USA
Wellington, Kansas, USA
1962
1962
Age 43
Merle Stephens resided here in Wellington, Kansas, USA
Wellington, Kansas, USA
1993
1993
Age 74
Merle Stephens resided here in Mountain Home, AR
Mountain Home, AR
1996
1996
Age 77
Merle Stephens resided here in Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA
Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA
2001
30 Apr 2001
Age 82
Death of Merle Stephens in Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, USA
Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, USA
2001
30 April 2001
Age 82
Death of Merle Stephens in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, United States of America
Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1919
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01273; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107-71
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 515-03-9933; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Grove, Montrose, Colorado; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2339982
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockdale, Carbon, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Montrose, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Grove, Montrose, Colorado; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2339982

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Montrose, Colorado
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01273; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107-71

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Linn, Cedar, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01273; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 107-71

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Wellington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, City and County Census Records, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Counties (1953-1979); Reel Number: 43877_343770

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Wellington, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Mountain Home, AR
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Mountain Home, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Mountain Home; State: Arkansas; Year(s): 1996

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 2001
    Event Place: Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 April 2001
    Event Place: Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 515-03-9933; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Merle Stephens

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE