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Sherman Rudolph Stephenson 1896–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: Sep 18, 1968

Death Location: Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Joshua Stephenson

Mother: Emmer Stephenson

Spouse(s): Lillian Stephenson

Children(s): Sherman Stephenson, Roland Stephenson, Baxter Stephenson

The story of Sherman Rudolph Stephenson began in 1896 in Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. Sherman Rudolph Stephenson married Lillian Cook Stephenson, and had children including Baxter Huey Stephenson, Roland Cook Stephenson, Sherman Robert Stephenson. Sherman Rudolph Stephenson passed away in 1968 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sherman Rudolph Stephenson began in 1896 in Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sherman Rudolph Stephenson married Lillian Cook Stephenson, and had children including Baxter Huey Stephenson, Roland Cook Stephenson, Sherman Robert Stephenson.
  • Sherman Rudolph Stephenson passed away in 1968 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Stephenson
1868–1948
Birth Location: Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
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Emmer Stephenson
1879–1924
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Lillian Stephenson
1897–1993
Birth Location: United States of America
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Children(s)

Sherman Stephenson
1930–2004
Birth Location: Palmersville, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Roland Stephenson
1920–1986
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Baxter Stephenson
1922–2007
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Sherman Stephenson's Ancestors

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Sherman Stephenson
1896–1968
Birth Place: Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Joshua Hawkins Stephenson
1868–1948
Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Emmer (C) Stephenson
1879–1924
Tennessee
Grandparents
O (S) Stephenson
1819–1887
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Hawkins) Todd
1830–1886
Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Stephenson
1780–1851
Nancy Kellum
1780–1851
Moses Todd
1806–1874
Penny Bowden
1809–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David
1741–1808
Charity Pearson
1753–1808
Smith Kellum
1762–1793
William Todd
1773–1825
Mary Sharpley
1781–1884
Dempsey Bowden
1789–1868
Sally Bowden
1790–1850

Sherman Stephenson's Descendants

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Sherman (Rudolph) Stephenson (26 Mar 1896–Sep 18, 1968) m. Lillian (Cook) Stephenson (4 December 1897–25 June 1993)
  1. 1. Sherman (Robert) Stephenson 1930–2004
  2. 2. Roland (Cook) Stephenson 1920–1986 m. Louise (Stallcup) Stephenson 1917–2007
  3. 3. Baxter (Huey) Stephenson 1922–2007 m. Clara (Annette Beauchamp) Stephenson 1924–
    1. 1. Joseph (Baxter) Stephenson 1947–1974

Sherman Stephenson's Timeline

8 Records

1896
26 Mar 1896
Birth of Sherman Rudolph Stephenson in Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 4
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in Sh, Weakley, Tennessee
Sh, Weakley, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 44
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in Civil District No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Civil District No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1968
Sep 18, 1968
Age 72
Death of Sherman Rudolph Stephenson in Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1995
1995
Age 99
Sherman Rudolph Stephenson resided here in Dresden, TN
Dresden, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Palmersville, Weakley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92-12
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0001
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Weakley; Roll: 1877748
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0113
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1525; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375538
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1525; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Weakley, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Weakley, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District No 7, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03947; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 92-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Dresden, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Weakley; Roll: 1877748

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 18, 1968
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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