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RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS 1912–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 April 1912

Birth Location: Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 19 July 1983

Death Location: Pine Knot, McCreary County, Kentucky, USA

Father: FRANCIS *

Mother: MARTHA --

Spouse(s): Lora GARLAND, Faye Dixon

Children(s): Edward Stephens, Billy STEPHENS, RL STEPHENS, Charles STEPHENS

In 1912, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS entered the world in Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to Francis Marion Bud Stephens And Martha Anne Watters. In 1920, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided in Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky. In 1930, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided in District 1, McCreary, Kentucky. RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS married Faye Dixon, Lora Opal Garland, and had children including Billy Byron Stephens, Brenda Lee Stephens, Carol Ann Stephens, Charles Edward Carl Stephens, Edward Louis Stephens, James Michael Stephens, Marcus David Stephens, Marilyn Kathleen Stephens, Mary Ann Stephens, Rl Stephens, Roger Allen Stephens. RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS passed away in 1983 in Pine Knot, McCreary County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS entered the world in Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA, born to Francis Marion Bud Stephens And Martha Anne Watters.
  • In 1920, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided in Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided in District 1, McCreary, Kentucky.
  • RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS married Faye Dixon, Lora Opal Garland, and had children including Billy Byron Stephens, Brenda Lee Stephens, Carol Ann Stephens, Charles Edward Carl Stephens, Edward Louis Stephens, James Michael Stephens, Marcus David Stephens, Marilyn Kathleen Stephens, Mary Ann Stephens, Rl Stephens, Roger Allen Stephens.
  • RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS passed away in 1983 in Pine Knot, McCreary County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

FRANCIS *
1867–1961
Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky, United States
F*
MARTHA --
1875–1957
Birth Location: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
M-

Spouses(s)

Lora GARLAND
1917–1996
Birth Location: Mccracken, Kentucky
LG
Faye Dixon
1915–
Birth Location: –
FD

Children(s)

Edward Stephens
1935–1988
Birth Location: –
ES
Billy STEPHENS
1942–1957
Birth Location: Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FL
BS
RL STEPHENS
1939–1989
Birth Location: Plant City, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
RS
Charles STEPHENS
1935–1988
Birth Location: McCreary Co., Ky.
CS

RAYMOND STEPHENS's Ancestors

Self
RAYMOND STEPHENS
1912–1983
Birth Place: Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Parents
FRANCIS MARION "BUD" STEPHENS *
1867–1961
Whitley, Kentucky, United States
MARTHA (ANNE WATTERS) --
1875–1957
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
LEWIS (STEPHENS) *
1837–1917
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
AMANDA (JANE "MANDY: SHEPHERD) --
1837–1915
Kentucky, United States
Henry Watters
1853–1934
Summerset, Kentucky, United States
Cyntha (Jane) Hays
1855–1910
Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
TIMOTHY *
1815–1850
LUCRETIA --
1817–1895
william shepherd
1812–1895
hannah gilreath
1814–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Stephens
1785–1875
Temperance Dupree
1795–1875
thomas marlowe
1795–1845
jerusha ashbury
1778–1802

RAYMOND STEPHENS's Descendants

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RAYMOND (DAVID) STEPHENS (25 April 1912–19 July 1983) m. Lora (Opal) GARLAND (28 Sep 1917–1996) m. Faye Dixon (abt 1915–)
  1. 1. Edward (Louis) Stephens 1935–1988
  2. 2. Billy (Byron) STEPHENS 1942–1957
  3. 3. RL STEPHENS 1939–1989
  4. 4. Charles (Edward "Carl") STEPHENS 1935–1988

RAYMOND STEPHENS's Timeline

6 Records

1912
25 April 1912
Birth of RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS in Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided here in Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky
Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 18
RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided here in District 1, McCreary, Kentucky
District 1, McCreary, Kentucky
1935
1935-1993
Age 23
RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided here in Whitley City, KY
Whitley City, KY
1940
1940
Age 28
RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS resided here in Plant City, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Plant City, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1983
19 July 1983
Age 71
Death of RAYMOND DAVID STEPHENS in Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 April 1912
    Event Place: Kentucky, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 428
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-48-6961; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1953-1954
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 257.0.
    [7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 24 2015; Publication Place: Kentucky, USA; Web edition:
    [8] Kentucky Birth Index
    [9] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitley, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, McCreary, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 257.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Whitley City, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Plant City, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 428

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-48-6961; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1953-1954

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mccreary
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitley City, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 24 2015; Publication Place: Kentucky, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1983
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-48-6961; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1953-1954
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 02 24 2015; Publication Place: Kentucky, USA; Web edition:
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pine Knot, McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
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