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William Stephens 1789 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 February 1789

Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 February 1880

Death Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Stephens

Mother: Mary Nowel

Spouse(s): Mary Porterhouse

Children(s): Andrew Stephens

Early life: William Stephens arrived in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA in 1789, born to John Stephens and Mary Nowel. Over time, William Stephens formed a family with Mary Porterhouse, which included Andrew Stephens. William Stephens concluded life in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA in 1880.

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Parents

John Stephens
– 1851
Birth Location: –
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Mary Nowel
1773 – 1855
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Porterhouse
1795 – 1855
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Andrew Stephens
1828 – 1863
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 08 February 1789
    Event Place: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 29 February 1880
    Event Place: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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