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Sherman Henry Stephenson 1922–1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1922

Birth Location: Orange, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 25 Nov 1993

Death Location: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Raymond Stephenson

Mother: Adda Owen

Spouse(s): Ruth Layton

Children(s): Robert Stephenson

In 1922, Sherman Henry Stephenson entered the world in Orange, Indiana, USA, born to Raymond Monroe Stephenson And Adda E Owen. In 1930, Sherman Henry Stephenson resided in Washington, Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Sherman Henry Stephenson resided in Orleans, Indiana. Sherman Henry Stephenson married Ruth Iris Layton, and had children including Robert Bobby Lewis Stephenson. Sherman Henry Stephenson passed away in 1993 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Sherman Henry Stephenson entered the world in Orange, Indiana, USA, born to Raymond Monroe Stephenson And Adda E Owen.
  • In 1930, Sherman Henry Stephenson resided in Washington, Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Sherman Henry Stephenson resided in Orleans, Indiana.
  • Sherman Henry Stephenson married Ruth Iris Layton, and had children including Robert Bobby Lewis Stephenson.
  • Sherman Henry Stephenson passed away in 1993 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Raymond Stephenson
1897–1975
Birth Location: Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
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Adda Owen
1893–1923
Birth Location: Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Layton
1925–2003
Birth Location: Anderson Madison, Indiana USA
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Children(s)

Robert Stephenson
1950–2021
Birth Location: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
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Sherman Stephenson's Ancestors

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Sherman Stephenson
1922–1993
Birth Place: Orange, Indiana, USA
Parents
Raymond Monroe Stephenson
1897–1975
Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Adda (E) Owen
1893–1923
Indiana
Grandparents
Sherman (E.) Stephenson
1865–1951
Indiana
Martha (Ann) Miller
1871–1916
Benton County, Indiana, USA
Henry (Francis) Owen
1873–1953
Indiana, USA
Margaret (Lodica "Mag") Johnson
1874–1926
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Stephenson
1821–1899
Phoebe Carroll
1826–1893
Samuel Miller
1828–1902
Deborah Mendenhall
1833–1917
John Owen
1847–1878
Mary Davis
1849–1914
William Johnson
1849–1925
Samantha Merry
1850–1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Stephenson
1796–1858
Ruth Campbell
1798–1881
James Carroll
1789–1873
Lucy Carroll
1798–1863
Hugh Miller
1801–1890
Sarah McCurdy
1802–1877
Paris Mendenhall
1802–1866
Nancy Fugate
1812–1847
James Owen
1825–1900
Olif Jones
1827–1893
Marine Davis
1816–1880
Sarah \H1a
1815–1900

Sherman Stephenson's Descendants

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Sherman (Henry) Stephenson (16 Dec 1922–25 Nov 1993) m. Ruth (Iris) Layton (24 Sep 1925–22 Oct 2003)
  1. 1. Robert ("Bobby" Lewis) Stephenson 1950–2021

Sherman Stephenson's Timeline

9 Records

1922
16 Dec 1922
Birth of Sherman Henry Stephenson in Orange, Indiana, USA
Orange, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Washington, Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA
Washington, Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Orleans, Indiana
Orleans, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 18
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Anderson T, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson T, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
1993
1 Dec 1993
Age 71
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Pendleton, Indiana, USA
Pendleton, Indiana, USA
1993
25 Nov 1993
Age 71
Death of Sherman Henry Stephenson in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
1998
1998-2002
Age 76
Sherman Henry Stephenson resided here in Anderson, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 754
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 48-22
    [3] Indiana, U.S., WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920, Works Progress Administration; Indiana; Orange County, Indiana, Index to Birth Records; Year Range: 1882-1920; Volume: Volume I; Volume Ii; Surname Range: A-Z
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2340366
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1993; Roll: 20
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birth Records; Year: 1922; Roll: 026
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 27 Nov 1993; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.17123812,0.34265092,0.3068888&xid=3355
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 4524; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 48-37

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2340366

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Orleans, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 48-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Anderson T, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01072; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 48-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 754

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 4524; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 48-37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1993
    Event Place: Pendleton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Pendleton Times; Publication Date: 1 Dec 1993; Publication Place: Pendleton, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998-2002
    Event Place: Anderson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Anderson; State: Indiana; Year(s): 1998-2002

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 27 Nov 1993; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.17123812,0.34265092,0.3068888&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, Indiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 4524; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 48-37

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1993
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1993; Roll: 20
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Indianapolis News; Publication Date: 27 Nov 1993; Publication Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ,0.17123812,0.34265092,0.3068888&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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