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Oscar Lightner Stephens 1877–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 February 1877

Birth Location: Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 19 Feb 1946

Death Location: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Thomas Stephens

Mother: Missouri Lightner

Spouse(s): Iva Cooksey

Children(s): Marvin Stephens

In 1877, Oscar Lightner Stephens entered the world in Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Thomas A Stephens And Missouri Belle Lightner. In 1900, Oscar Lightner Stephens resided in Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Oscar Lightner Stephens resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA. Oscar Lightner Stephens married Iva Cooksey, and had children including Marvin T Stephens. Oscar Lightner Stephens passed away in 1946 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Oscar Lightner Stephens entered the world in Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Thomas A Stephens And Missouri Belle Lightner.
  • In 1900, Oscar Lightner Stephens resided in Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Oscar Lightner Stephens resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • Oscar Lightner Stephens married Iva Cooksey, and had children including Marvin T Stephens.
  • Oscar Lightner Stephens passed away in 1946 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Stephens
1831–1911
Birth Location: Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
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Missouri Lightner
1855–1922
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Iva Cooksey
1886–1916
Birth Location: Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
IC

Children(s)

Marvin Stephens
1907–1996
Birth Location: Illinois
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Oscar Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Stephens
1877–1946
Birth Place: Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Thomas A. Stephens
1831–1911
Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
Missouri (Belle) Lightner
1855–1922
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
John Stephens
1807–1875
Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth Turner) Tarpley
1814–1858
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Peterson Tarpley
1786–1868
Catherine Jones
1788–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Tarpley
1734–1788
Mary Camp
1740–1786

Oscar Stephens's Descendants

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Oscar (Lightner) Stephens (21 February 1877–19 Feb 1946) m. Iva Cooksey (9 September 1886–24 January 1916)
  1. 1. Marvin (T) Stephens 1907–1996

Oscar Stephens's Timeline

7 Records

1877
21 February 1877
Birth of Oscar Lightner Stephens in Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 23
Oscar Lightner Stephens resided here in Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Oscar Lightner Stephens resided here in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Oscar Lightner Stephens resided here in West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Oscar Lightner Stephens resided here in West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1946
17 February 1946
Age 69
Death of Oscar Lightner Stephens in Elvira, Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
Elvira, Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
1946
19 Feb 1946
Age 69
Burial of Oscar Lightner Stephens in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 February 1877
    Event Place: Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 180
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340305
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Williamson; Roll: 1642842; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240354
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374348
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bainbridge, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1374348

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 180

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340305

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buncombe, Elvira, Johnson, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Williamson; Roll: 1642842; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1946
    Event Place: Elvira, Johnson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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