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Noah Downing STEPHENS 1802–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1802

Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA

Death Date: 1873

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA

Father: Moses STEPHENS

Mother: Mary EDELS

Spouse(s): Nancy COOK

Children(s): Sarah STEPHENS, Patrick STEPHENS, Mana STEVENS, Susan STEPHENS, Noah Jr., Margaret JOHNSON, Samuel STEPHENS, Charles STEPHENS, James STEPHENS, Matthew STEPHENS, Demerie STEVENS, Columbus STEPHENS

Noah Downing STEPHENS was born in 1802 in Sampson, NC USA, the child of Moses Stephens And Mary Edels. In 1840, Noah Downing STEPHENS resided in Sampson, NC USA. Noah Downing STEPHENS married Nancy T Cook, and had children including Charles Stephens, Columbus Stephens, Demerie Stevens, James Stephens, Mana Stevens, Margaret M Johnson, Matthew Stephens, Noah Downie Stephens Jr, Patrick Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Sarah Ann Sally Stephens, Susan Ann Stephens. Noah Downing STEPHENS passed away in 1873 in Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA.

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Biography

  • Noah Downing STEPHENS was born in 1802 in Sampson, NC USA, the child of Moses Stephens And Mary Edels.
  • In 1840, Noah Downing STEPHENS resided in Sampson, NC USA.
  • Noah Downing STEPHENS married Nancy T Cook, and had children including Charles Stephens, Columbus Stephens, Demerie Stevens, James Stephens, Mana Stevens, Margaret M Johnson, Matthew Stephens, Noah Downie Stephens Jr, Patrick Stephens, Samuel Stephens, Sarah Ann Sally Stephens, Susan Ann Stephens.
  • Noah Downing STEPHENS passed away in 1873 in Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses STEPHENS
1780–
Birth Location: Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
MS
Mary EDELS
1785–
Birth Location: NC USA
ME

Spouses(s)

Nancy COOK
1810–1940
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
NC

Children(s)

Sarah STEPHENS
1827–1881
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
SS
Patrick STEPHENS
1836–
Birth Location: WV USA
PS
Mana STEVENS
1845–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
MS
Susan STEPHENS
1832–1910
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
SS
Noah Jr.
1837–1862
Birth Location: Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
NJ
Margaret JOHNSON
1844–1918
Birth Location: Taylor's Bridge, Sampson, NC USA
MJ
Samuel STEPHENS
1833–1900
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
SS
Charles STEPHENS
1833–1861
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
CS
James STEPHENS
1835–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
JS
Matthew STEPHENS
1832–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
MS
Demerie STEVENS
1847–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
DS
Columbus STEPHENS
1854–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
CS

Noah STEPHENS's Ancestors

Self
Noah STEPHENS
1802–1873
Birth Place: Sampson, NC USA
Parents
Moses STEPHENS
1780–
Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
Mary EDELS
1785–
NC USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Noah STEPHENS's Descendants

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Noah (Downing) STEPHENS (1802–1873) m. Nancy (T) COOK (1810–08 Jan 1940)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ann 'Sally') STEPHENS 1827–1881 m. John (Darling WALKER PVT) Jr. 1827–1901
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) WALKER 1856–
    2. 2. James (Monroe) WALKER 1855–1924 m. Lucinda ('Cindy') STEPHENS 1856–1935
      1. 1. Hugh (McLani) WALKER 1885–1972
      2. 2. Franklin (G) WALKER 1896–1958
      3. 3. Cheniss (M) WALKER 1897–1959
      4. 4. Thelona (L) WALKER 1887–1980
      5. 5. Bennie (Rasberry) WALKER 1890–1969
      6. 6. Allie (Loverson) WALKER 1893–1976
      7. 7. Arrie WALKER 1894–1977
    3. 3. Nancy (J.) WALKER 1858–
    4. 4. Rachel WALKER 1860–
    5. 5. William (George) WALKER 1854–1933 m. Martha (Catherine 'Mattie') REGISTER 1857–1905 m. Jennie (M) PRIDGEN 1884–1918 m. Nola WATTS 1894–1961
      1. 1. Mattie ('Maltie' Belvie) WALKER 1886–1977 m. William (Columbus 'Lummie') BOWEN 1879–1951
        1. 1. Eva ('Berniece') BOWEN 1917–2005 m. Ralph (Glee) HARRELSON 1914–1991
        2. 2. Henry (Ferrell) BOWEN 1924–2008
        3. 3. William (Claude) BOWEN 1913–2010 m. Mary (Carrie) THOMPSON 1916–2008
        4. 4. David (Floyd) BOWEN 1930–2025 m. Charlene COLEMAN 1925–2002
        5. 5. Earl (Harten) BOWEN 1921–2011 m. Jesse (Marie) SMALL 1922– m. Bertha (Orene) BECK 1911–1984
        6. 6. Vera (Maude) BOWEN 1927–1927
      2. 2. Shade (E) WALKER 1892–1961 m. Ella MINTZ 1886–
        1. 1. Mamie WALKER 1910–
      3. 3. Cubia WALKER 1915–1987 m. William (Caswell) GREEN 1882–
        1. 1. George (Kermit) GREEN 1925–2019 m. Patricia (Ruth) UNKNOWN 1925–
        2. 2. Bertha (Mae) GREEN 1917–2005
        3. 3. Robert (Quentin) GREEN 1919–1993
        4. 4. William (Archie) GREEN 1922–1969
        5. 5. Dana GREEN 1927–2007
      4. 4. Pearlie (Mae) WALKER 1888–1980 m. Swift (Ernest) PRIDGEN 1883–1950
        1. 1. Ernest (Dixon) PRIDGEN 1917–1999 m. Thelma (Laura) SMITH 1920–2006
        2. 2. Wila (Mae) PRIDGEN 1905–1997 m. James (Carl) LYNN 1899–1966
        3. 3. Charles (Utley) PRIDGEN 1907–1993 m. Evelyn (Inez) BENTON 1919–2004 m. Ruby (Lee) WHITE 1910–1945
        4. 4. Swith (Ernest PRIDGEN) Jr. 1923–1970 m. Omie BLACKMON 1925–1970
        5. 5. Ralph (Clayton) PRIDGEN 1925–2015 m. Frances (Marie) HINSON 1930–2014
        6. 6. Dorys PRIDGEN 1911–
        7. 7. Marbrey (Denzil) PRIDGEN 1909–1984 m. Willie (John) FISHER 1905–1961
        8. 8. Margret PRIDGEN 1910–
        9. 9. Wilbur (James) PRIDGEN 1919–2008 m. Anna (Alberta) WILLIAMS 1922–2006
        10. 10. Russell PRIDGEN 1915–2001
        11. 11. Davis (Moore) PRIDGEN 1910–1982 m. Barbara (Ann) BAIRD 1912–1998
        12. 12. Laura (Thelma) PRIDGEN 1920–
      5. 5. Georgie (Lee) WALKER 1882–1948
        1. 1. Eva (Effie) THOMPSON 1923–2005
      6. 6. John (Drake) WALKER 1921–2011 m. Gladys (Mary) WILLIAMSON 1916–1983 m. Viola (O) SCHLOTTMAN 1917–2011
        1. 1. Alan WALKER 1942–1984
      7. 7. Raleigh (Mishop) WALKER 1924–
      8. 8. Wallace (Aubrey) WALKER 1907–1908
      9. 9. Nellie (Hazel) WALKER 1907–1935
      10. 10. Maurice (G) WALKER 1910–1984
      11. 11. William WALKER 1906–
      12. 12. Dixie (Wilma) WALKER 1917–1976
        1. 1. Bronice (Virginia) HAMMOND 1937–1999
      13. 13. Fredwick (Postell) WALKER 1913–1988
      14. 14. Beulah WALKER 1909–1972
      15. 15. Henry (William WALKER) Sr 1884–1972 m. Ella (Leigh) PENNY 1886–1965
        1. 1. Annie (Mae) WALKER 1914–1996 m. Benjamin (Joseph WALKER) Sr. 1893–1959 m. PARKER 1912–
        2. 2. Mary (Irene) WALKER 1907–1996
        3. 3. Mattie (Lee) WALKER 1911–2004 m. James (Edward) HARRELSON 1909–1969
        4. 4. Leonard WALKER 1926–2016
        5. 5. Graham WALKER 1910–2004 m. Evelyn (Juanita) FIPPS 1915–1982
        6. 6. Henry (William 'Bud' WALKER) Jr. 1923–1982
        7. 7. Alma (Estelle) WALKER 1921–1992
        8. 8. Charlie (Bickett) WALKER 1918–1991
        9. 9. Margaret WALKER 1916–1993
        10. 10. George (Franklin WALKER) Sr. 1908–1983 m. Annie (Ruth) DUNCAN 1913–2001
        11. 11. Katie WALKER 1919–1922
        12. 12. Curley WALKER 1913–1996
        13. 13. Susan WALKER 1920–
      16. 16. Dewey WALKER 1898–1982 m. Emily (Jean) MANNING 1908–1973
        1. 1. Betty (Rose) WALKER 1933–2016 m. Wayland (Calhoun) HEDGPETH 1933–2015
        2. 2. Hilda (Grey) WALKER 1931–2008
      17. 17. George (Wade) WALKER 1890–1910
      18. 18. Glory (W) WALKER 1890–
      19. 19. Chancie WALKER 1895–1972 m. Lula (Mae) WESTBROOK 1904–1989 m. Lena (O) BOWEN 1897–1918
        1. 1. Clara (Faye) WALKER 1923–1992
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Lee) WALKER 1927–2007 m. Harry (William) PAYNE 1925–1998
        3. 3. Ethel (Marie) WALKER 1929–2010
        4. 4. James (Chancie 'Buddy') WALKER 1920–2024
        5. 5. William (White) WALKER 1921–1993
        6. 6. Charles (Edward) WALKER 1924–1926
        7. 7. Elbert (Wayne) WALKER 1930–1948
        8. 8. Harvey (Paul) WALKER 1936–2012
    6. 6. Caroline WALKER 1857–
    7. 7. Lonie (Franklin) WALKER 1862–
    8. 8. Robert (Tildon) WALKER 1863–
    9. 9. Dolly WALKER 1866–
    10. 10. Wilson WALKER 1865–1930
    11. 11. Daniel WALKER 1867–
    12. 12. 'Betsy' (Elizabeth Leachy) WALKER 1869–1945
    13. 13. Cora (Checune) WALKER 1877–1938 m. James ('Jim' Powers) HILBOURN 1857–1938
      1. 1. Steve HILBOURN 1909–1968
      2. 2. Lillie HILBOURN 1900–1982
      3. 3. Millie HILBOURN 1915–2006
    14. 14. Narcissus WALKER 1861–
  2. 2. Patrick STEPHENS 1836–
  3. 3. Mana STEVENS 1845–
  4. 4. Susan (Ann) STEPHENS 1832–1910
  5. 5. Noah (Downie STEPHENS) Jr. 1837–1862
  6. 6. Margaret (M) JOHNSON 1844–1918
  7. 7. Samuel STEPHENS 1833–1900
    1. 1. Lucinda ('Cindy') STEPHENS 1856–1935 m. James (Monroe) WALKER 1855–1924
  8. 8. Charles STEPHENS 1833–1861
  9. 9. James STEPHENS 1835–
  10. 10. Matthew STEPHENS 1832–
  11. 11. Demerie STEVENS 1847–
  12. 12. Columbus STEPHENS 1854– m. Margret STEPHEN 1848–

Noah STEPHENS's Timeline

10 Records

1802
1802
Birth of Noah Downing STEPHENS in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA
1805
1805
Age 3
Birth of Noah Downing STEPHENS in Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
1840
1840
Age 38
Noah Downing STEPHENS resided here in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA
1850
1850
Age 48
Noah Downing STEPHENS resided here in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina
Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 48
Noah Downing STEPHENS resided here in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina
Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 58
Noah Downing STEPHENS resided here in Eastern District, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Eastern District, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
Noah Downing STEPHENS resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
1873
1873
Age 71
Death of Noah Downing STEPHENS in Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
1873
1873
Age 71
Death of Noah Downing STEPHENS
None
1873
1873
Age 71
Noah Downing STEPHENS - Probate in Columbus, NC USA
Columbus, NC USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Southern District, Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 264A; Image: 527; Family History Library Film: 552630
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 498; Image: 441.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: M432_644; Page: 446A; Image: 438

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Page: 23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: M432_644; Page: 446A; Image: 438

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eastern District, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 498; Image: 441.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 264A; Image: 527; Family History Library Film: 552630

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and estate papers (Columbus County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1808-1908; Index, 1808-1967; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Columbus County); Probate Place: Columbus, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1873

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Columbus, NC USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and estate papers (Columbus County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Columbus, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, NC USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1808-1908; Index, 1808-1967; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Columbus County); Probate Place: Columbus, North Carolina
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