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Newton Stephens 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 14 Jun 1942

Death Location: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Father: William Stephens

Mother: Lydia Ballard

Spouse(s): Della Lowrey

Children(s): M. Stephens, George Stephens, Beulah Stephens, Howard Stephens, Newton Stephens

The story of Newton Stephens began in 1872 in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Newton Stephens resided in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1893, Newton Stephens resided in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA. Newton Stephens married Della Phene Lowrey, and had children including Beulah Louise Stephens, George Everett Stephens, Howard L Stephens, M Mae Stephens, Newton Dale Stephens. Newton Stephens passed away in 1942 in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Newton Stephens began in 1872 in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Newton Stephens resided in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1893, Newton Stephens resided in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
  • Newton Stephens married Della Phene Lowrey, and had children including Beulah Louise Stephens, George Everett Stephens, Howard L Stephens, M Mae Stephens, Newton Dale Stephens.
  • Newton Stephens passed away in 1942 in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Newton Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Newton Stephens
1872–1942
Birth Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Parents
William Cornelius Stephens
1831–1893
Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
Lydia (S) Ballard
1838–1912
Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Adam (Smith) Stephens
1806–1855
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Mary ('Polly') Reynolds
1810–1855
Bellefonte, Jackson County, Alabama, USA
Philipp Ballard
1802–1868
Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth ('Betsy') Shumate
1805–1870
Harrison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Edward Reynolds
1788–1840
Jane Ready
1783–1840
Curtis Ballard
1761–1824
Esther Gaines
1761–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Reynolds
1742–1841
Nancy Harris
1753–1828

Newton Stephens's Descendants

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Newton Stephens (18 Nov 1872–14 Jun 1942) m. Della (Phene) Lowrey (7 Nov 1875–24 Jan 1963)
  1. 1. M. (Mae) Stephens 1902–1985
  2. 2. George (Everett) Stephens 1898–
  3. 3. Beulah (Louise) Stephens 1907–1987 m. Harvey (Arnold) Butler 1902–1979
    1. 1. Robert (Harvey) Butler 1927–2020 m. Doris (Elizabeth 'Dode') Snyder 1928–2001
    2. 2. Shirley (Mae Butler) Stark 1929–2011
  4. 4. Howard (L) Stephens 1911–
  5. 5. Newton (Dale) Stephens 1915–1991

Newton Stephens's Timeline

13 Records

1872
18 Nov 1872
Birth of Newton Stephens in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1893
1893
Age 21
Newton Stephens resided here in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Newton Stephens resided here in Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 33
Newton Stephens resided here in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 38
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 45
Newton Stephens resided here in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 53
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 68
Newton Stephens resided here in Crescent Township, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent Township, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1942
14 Jun 1942
Age 70
Death of Newton Stephens in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0138
    [3] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kane, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0138

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374433

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Pottawattamie County

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340413

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01198; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 78-7

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Crescent Township, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01198; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 78-7

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Nonpareil - 15 Jun 1942 - Page 5, Obituary for Newton Stephens, part 1 of 2 15 Jun 1942

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Nonpareil - 15 Jun 1942 - Page 5, Obituary for Newton Stephens, part 2 of 2 15 Jun 1942

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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