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Re: John Franklin STEPHENSON -- daughter: Ida Jane STEPHENSON

joymissy_1 — 2012-05-19 02:53:02Z

Hey, Terry! I just found this old post...did you get your question answered?

Craig Watkins' tree should have it all; he's a descendent of them. My info on that line has all been verified.

Ida Jane was my great grandmother, too!

joy

Priscilla Helen Stephenson

ddimmock_1 — 2012-05-03 16:13:23Z

I am looking for any information on Priscilla Helen Stephenson (1910-) born in Pawcatuck, CT and also lived in Westerly, RI. Her father was John Thomas Stephenson (1869-1948) born in England, died in Westerly/Pawcatuck; her mother was Elizabeth Maria Fenelon (1867-1935) born in New London / Waterford, CT, died in Westerly, RI. I know that Priscilla lived in Westerly in the 1930 US census, and in the 1925 RI census. Beyond that I do not know a thing. If anyone knows of this family or has any more info, I would appreciate letting me know. Thank you. Diane Roseman Dimmock

Re: James Alexsander Stephenson

phillipstephenson9403 — 2012-04-30 02:51:37Z

James Alexander Stephenson was born 10 May 1823 and died 16 Nov 1881. He married Catherine Barber on 15 Apr 1845 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Phillip Roy Stephenson
phillipstephenso@bellsouth.net

A DNA test has been made on me that matches a DNA test done of one of his descendants.

STEPHENSON William J - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-29 11:51:18Z

STEPHENSON William J - Vietnam Wall section 5E

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STEPHENSON Waymond N - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-28 13:07:01Z

STEPHENSON Waymond N - Vietnam Wall section 5E

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Thomas Stephenson -- Clinton Co., PA

sinabug911 — 2012-04-20 23:09:53Z

Trying to find the father or mother of Thomas Stephenson b. March 3, 1787 d. Feb.26, 1878 married Eleanor DeHaas on January 23, 1810. He lived on a farm with his family as a child in Clinton Co., PA.

Re: John STEPHENSON

kathy4654 — 2012-04-20 23:09:06Z

West Virginia

Re: John STEPHENSON

Rgreg2080 — 2012-04-20 23:08:49Z

OOOOppps!!! This Wayne County of reference happens to be in Kentucky.

RGreg2080@aol.com

Re: John STEPHENSON

CathyJaneStraley — 2012-04-20 23:08:33Z

Could you tell us in what state is Wayne County?

John STEPHENSON

Rgreg2080 — 2012-04-20 23:08:18Z

Early (1800/1850) Wayne County Marriages reflect that a John STEPHENSON was the officiating individual. Does anyone have this John STEPHENSON in their line? RGreg2080@aol.com

Susan V. M. (McCarty) Stephenson, age 71, of Mt. Lebanon (Formerly of Erie, pa,),

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-04-18 13:04:06Z

Susan V. M. (McCarty) Stephenson.
Susan V. M. (McCarty) Stephenson, age 71, of Mt. Lebanon (Formerly of Erie,pa,), on Monday, April 16, 2012. Wife of James A. Stephenson. Mother of Natalie (Joseph) Dougherty and Douglas (Irene Cheng) Stephenson; Grandmother of Carolyn, James and Stephen Dougherty and Alexandra and Madeleine Stephenson; Sister of the late Douglas and Donald McCarty; Sister in-law of June and Dolores McCarty; Close friend of Kathy and Joe Connell. Friends are invited to call Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Leo J. Henney Funeral Home, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie where funeral service will be held on Wednesday .
(Erie Times-News on April 17, 2012)

Female descendants of Mary Ellen Stephenson Leonard?

aogleleonard — 2012-04-15 17:20:07Z

I am interested in finding any direct female descendants of Mary Ellen Stephenson, b. 1855 in Missouri, daughter of an Ioway Indian woman whose name is unknown to us and Benjamin Franklin Stephenson. Mary Ellen was raised by a paternal aunt and uncle after her mother returned to her people, perhaps taking another daughter with her, and Benjamin went about his business.

Mary Ellen married David Richard Augustus Cox Leonard in 1879 in Henderson County, Illinois. He was a Civil War veteran. They had 9 children: Richard, Charles, Benjamin, SOPHIA ELLEN, Fred, Robert, Harrison, Roy, and Ralph (my husband's grandfather).

Sophia Ellen Leonard married Leroy Boswell. I believe they had the following children, although this is from other researchers, not direct evidence, yet:
Helen, Lucille, Mary, Paul, Pauline, William Lee, Leroy, Leonard P.

We are interested in making contact in particular with the daughters or granddaughters of the sisters in this family (Helen, Lucille, Mary, Pauline), i.e., the direct female descendants of the unknown Ioway woman, in hopes that some DNA testing may shed some light on who she may have been.

Re: Agnes Lambert Stephenson

lmann252 — 2012-04-11 21:12:02Z

Hello, my husband is Chad Anderson, and he is related to Agnes and Jonas Anderson. please e-mail us at lmann25@hotmail.com.

STEPHENSON Nancy Lavern MOON 1927 2010 married 7 Jun 1943

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-10 17:46:59Z

STEPHENSON Nancy Lavern MOON 1927 2010 married 7 Jun 1943

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STEPHENSON Murl D 1900 1982

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-09 22:11:15Z

STEPHENSON Murl D 1900 1982

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STEPHENSON Tom S 1896 1985 US Army W W I

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-07 12:42:26Z

STEPHENSON Tom S 1896 1985 US Army W W I

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STEPHENSON James S 1925 1944 pfc US Army W W II

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-06 18:02:35Z

STEPHENSON James S 1925 1944 pfc US Army W W II

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STEPHENSON Bert F 1893 1983 pvt US Army W W I

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-05 23:27:28Z

STEPHENSON Bert F 1893 1983 pvt US Army W W I

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Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

mikeinkaty — 2012-04-05 05:30:22Z

Toward the end of David's life, he moved in with daughter Anne Adair in Chester Co. SC.

Will of David Stephenson of York Co. SC:
July 2, 1790 - Will of David Steavenson Probated July 1790 Recorded Book A Page 86 Apt. 63 Pkg-980 In the name of God, Amen, I David Steavenson of the State of SoCarolina and County of Chester, Being weak of Body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto god, Calling to mind that it is appointed for all men once to Die, do make & ordain this to be my Last will and testament; that is to say, principally and first of all, I freely gave and Recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a Decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shal receive the same again and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it it hath pleased God to Blefs me in this life. I give devise and dispose in the following manner and form,
First, I give and bequeath to my well beloved daughter Anne Adair all my track or parcel of land where on I last lived on the waters of Turkey in York County containing two Hundred Acres be the same more or less with all the improvement and advantages therunto belonging, to be disposed at her discretion
also I gave to my beloved son Thomas Steavenson the sume of five Shilling Stering,
I also gave to my Beloved Son William Steavenson the sums of five Shillings like money -
and I also gave to my beloved Daughter Jane Hamilton the like sume of five Shillings -
also gave to the Heirs of my beloved daughter Mary Fowler Deceased the like sume of five shillings.
I do also give to my grandson David Steavenson (son of James Steavenson Deced.) the sume of five
shillinngs sterling
- and do order that my Executor do pay off the Legaseys to the persons above directed - and the Remainder part of my personal property I gave to be divided amongst the children of my daughter Anne Adair, as my said daughter may think most advisable
--- I do also constitute and appoint my well beloved son in law James Adair to be the sole Executor of this my last will and testament -- and I do utterly disalow revoke and disannul all and every other former will and testament by me made ratifying and confirming this and this only to be my last will and testament - In witness whereof I have here unto with set my hand and Seal this second day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United states of America the fourteenth -
Signed sealed and pronounced by the said David Steavenson as his last will and testament, In the presents of us, whose names are hereunto subscribed as witness- The four words - my body of land - which is enterlined in this will was dun befor it was signed. David Steavenson David Moffett Williamson Byers Edw. d Lacey.

Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

mikeinkaty — 2012-04-05 05:19:54Z

Well fooey, accidentally deleted a long post here.

His brother James was in Ark with him. See this book "A Documentary History of Arkansas", By C. Fred Williams, S. Charles Bolton, Carl H. Moneyhon, LeRoy T. Williams.

William TTP Stevenson was the son of James Stephenson and Elizabeth Fowler. Elizabeth Fowler was sister of the Rev. James Fowler that married James's sister Mary Stephenson.

In his biography William TTP Stevenson said he was born in the Ninety-Six District in S.C. in 1768 and mentioned going to the Nollichucky River area in Greene County,TN with his cousin Stephenson Fowler. Stephenson Fowler was the son of the Rev. James Fowler and Mary Stephenson.

The James Stephenson (that married Elizbeth Fowler) and his sister Mary were some of the children of David & Annos Stephenson of York Co. SC. David and Annos (probably Agnes McKay) first settled ca1740 north of the Old Augusta Stone Church that was/is located at present day Ft. Defiance VA. With David were presumed brothers William, Thomas, Robert, and John. David and Annos and all children went to York Co. SC ca1764. David's brothers stayed in VA in the vicinity of Harrisonburg VA in Rockingham Co. John can be found on the Find-A-Grave web site.

I am not aware of any other Stev(ph)enson relatives of William besides his brother James being in ARK or LA with him.

If you have any living male Stev(ph)enson descendants I would suggest getting them to take the YDNA test.

See my website for more details - http://www.mikeinkaty.com/mikeshouse.htm

Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

CathyJaneStraley — 2012-04-05 03:45:17Z

When Rev. Wm Stephenson lived in Hempstead County, Arkansas for quite a few years in the early 1800s, there were other Stevenson / Stephensons also there who I descend from. We only recently have determined that the Rev. William was probably NOT of our line. Do you have any research on others living near him there? I'm suddenly up against a brick wall and looking for clues.

Were Rev. Wm's parents James Stevenson and Elizabeth Thompson? All things on internet and in his autobiography with the Methodist Church say so, but in looking at DAR application papers where James and Elizabeth Thompson Stevenson's children are named, there is no William!?! Help!
Cathy Straley
cathy@dustyroads.net

Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

mikeinkaty — 2012-04-04 21:42:48Z

James -

The parents of William Stevenson that married Jane Campbell were James Stephenson and Elizabeth Fowler of York Co. SC. James parents were David Stephenson and Annos (?).

This William was known as "The Travelling Preacher". He died in Clairborne Parish, LA. Descendants of his clan of Stephenson's have been YDNA tested to be in the I1 Haplogroup. Descendants of William "Little Gabriel" Stevenson have been YDNA tested to be in the R1b1 Haplogroup. No relation what so ever between these two clans, at least not in the last 10,000 years.

October 26, 1773 - The last will and Testament of James Stephenson Pg 254

In the name of God Amen, This Intenture made this 26 October 1773.
Witnesseth that I, James Stephenson of the Province of south Carolina and Craven County, being in perfect senses and memory, (as ordinary) yet low in body do testify the following particulars to be my last will and testament Viz I do resign my soul to the lord of Heaven and earth who gavve it, and my body to its mother dust to be buried in a Christian like manner, believing at the great day of the resurrection, that they shall be reunited again and stand before the Judge of Quick and dead &c. As touching the things of this world, which the Lord hath bestowed upon me, First, I do will and bequesth unto my son David a certain roan hourse and saddle, and my cloaths, likewise I do will and bequesth unto my daughter Jane her mother's cloaths. Likewise, I do will, that the cattle and hourse and all the moveables belonging to the estate (except to my daughters, Jane and Mary each a spinning Wheel, to be sold at public vendue, the price of ad moveables to be equally divided amoung each of the children, viz, David, Jane, Mary, Annas, James, William, John and Hamilton (except as much as will make a saddle for Jane) and likewise a cow for my daughter Mary. Likewise, I do will that my land may sold and equally divided to David, James, William, John, & Hamiton my Sons, at the most convenient time as my executors shall think proper, I do will that all my just debts to be paid, Lastly I will that James Adare Senr and James Fowler be my Executors of this my last will and testament, In witness wheroof I set my hand and seal this 26th October 1773.
James Stephenson
Richard Sadler, Carpenter
Mary Fowler
Andrew Latham

Note - The Rev. James Fowler apparently raised some of the children. Where he lived was in Craven Co. at the time he died. That area later became part of York County.

STEPHENSON Mary Eula 1895 1984

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-04-04 19:54:56Z

STEPHENSON Mary Eula 1895 1984

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Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

oma2004 — 2012-03-31 05:53:07Z

We were extremely lucky that our Stevensons did not roam any further than about 30 miles north into Chester County, SC. 2ggranddaddy Daniel became an active member of Catholic Presbyterian Church of Chester County, so I have lots of entries about those activities in the Session Minutes.

Is anyone else on this message string also just SC?

Re: Kenneth Wayne, son of William G, son of Abslum Stephenson

bnpark — 2012-03-27 20:52:00Z

Ada Estella McClanahan who married as her 2nd husband William Stephenson is my g-grandmother through the oldest daughter of her first marriage, "Mildred" Crothers Park. Ada Estella "Stella Stephenson" is buried about three miles from my house in Gardner Cemetery on Morganfork Road. Ada Estella McClanhan the daughter of Franklin McClanahan and Emma Isadorra Tolle married first Charles Edward Crothers and had three children: my grandmother Osie Arta Known as Mildred who married Pearl Flayd Park, Eva Mae "May" who married James Miliron, and Russell. Contact me, Byron Park, at byronandramona@gmail.com

Re: STEPHENSON Family, from Ireland to America 1772

caroljohnson168 — 2012-03-27 18:30:04Z

As fate would have it, last night, while searching for more information on my Stephenson ancestors, I came across a book entitled "Trails West: Book II The trail to San Jacinto" by Betty Smith Meischen. The author tells the true story of her ancestor's journey to Texas, and their part in its fight for independence. Our Stephenson ancestors are in their, by name, and the other families they travelled with from Ireland to Pennsylvania, to Rowan County, North Carolina, and beyond. I just ordered the book from Amazon; just $13.95 and worth it, I'm sure. There's an excerpt for preview on line; I googled Andrew John Stephenson, Rowan County, North Carolina and the book came up. BTW, I descend from William "LG" Stephenson's brother, John S. Stephenson. John moved to Georgia to be with his son Thomas, and died there in Greene County in 1794. I've been in contact with one of the N.C. descendants of William "LG", who just last week confirmed by a comparison of signatures that our John S. Stephenson was their "long lost brother" of William. Hope this helps.

Re: STEPHENSON Family

caroljohnson168 — 2012-03-25 19:37:09Z

I am currently researching Stephensons who settled in Wayne, St. Francois, and Butler Counties, Missouri. My mother is a Stephenson, and I've found conflicting information, and some unsubstantiated. The records I've found show variant spellings Stephenson, Stevenson, Stinson. Same people. If you have helpful information, I would appreciate the share. My tree is Vanleer Johnson Family Tree here on ancestry. Please keep in mind, this is a work in progress. Thanks so much.

Re: Arthur's mother -- Lottie Mae Ponder 1900

coloradosapphire1 — 2012-03-16 17:21:37Z

I'm pretty sure that the first Ponder family in Texas was correct. I'm attaching the headstone of Lottie Mae Stephenson that is in Old Hardin Cemetery. She's buried next to her granddaughters. I found it on Find a Grave website.

Re: Arthur's mother -- Lottie Mae Ponder 1910 & 1920

LM54 — 2012-03-16 16:11:04Z

Source Citation: Year: 1910
Census Place: Akers, Carter, Oklahoma
Roll: T624_1246; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0035

Robert L or I Ponder, 34
Cathern E Ponder, 34
Lottie M Ponder, 10
Lee H Ponder, 8
Ena M Ponder, 6
Vilma C Ponder, 4
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The 1920 census shows Robert with wife, Mary.

Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Trinity, Texas; Roll: T625_1853; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 147

Robert I Ponder, 42
Mary F Ponder, 41
Lottie M Ponder, 20
Liddie A Ponder, 17
Bula B Ponder, 14
Robert A Ponder, 11

Re: Arthur's mother -- Lottie Mae Ponder 1900

LM54 — 2012-03-16 16:04:00Z

Is there a possibility that Mary Wright was not Lottie's mother? I found a Lottie with father Robert and wife named Catherine living in Oklahoma in the 1900 and 1910 census when Lottie was a child.

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Square School House, Day, Oklahoma; Roll: 1336; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 41

Robert Ponder, 24
Cattie C Ponder, 24
Lottie M Ponder, 8/12
Albert S Kelley, boarder, 26

The family starts at the bottom of the first page, and continues on the top of the second page.
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Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

coloradosapphire1 — 2012-03-15 22:46:30Z

Yep, I think you have something there. I know the spelling is Stephenson, but they just misspelled it. I had already found out that Lottie's parents were Isaac Robert Ponder and Mary Frances Wright. It doesn't say Lottie was Divorced, it just said she was single and I'm sure that is the Arthur I'm looking for. I see it says she was 21 when she was first married so I can look at those years to hopefully find a Marriage License. Now I know he had a sister and I need to change the spelling and I'm sure I'll find more out. Thank you so much for your help. Once I can break through I'll let you know what I came up with. I really appreciate the time you've spent with this!

Joseph Stephenson

srgen8 — 2012-03-15 20:32:34Z

I've been following my Gr/Gr Grandfather, Joseph Stephenson, in Noblesville, Hamilton, IN. He appears on 1850 and 1860 censuses but disappears by 1870 census where his wife, Abigail, appears with their children and a new husband. Got Civil War records, etc. and went to Noblesville to find his death record and/or tombstone. Come to find out, I was chasing the wrong Joseph Stephenson. The one who was in the Civil War from Hamilton Co., IN died in 1902 at the age of 62. This could not be my Joseph. I'm at a dead end here. He had children: Jacob, James Alexander, and Victoria. Can anybody help me? Please? :-)

Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

LM54 — 2012-03-15 20:13:12Z

I haven't found anything that matches using the STEPHENSON spelling. Is it possible that the name was misspelled as STEVENSON? I found this in the 1930 census. Does the name PONDER ring any bells?

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Trinity, Texas; Roll: 2403; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 12

Robert T Ponder, 52
Mary F Ponder, 52
Lottie Stevenson, daughter, 30
Bessie Stevenson, granddaughter, 10
Arthur Stevenson, grandson, 2 8/12

Adam Stephenson/Stevenson about 1676 Ireland?

aeriehollow119 — 2012-03-12 15:32:41Z

Adam Stevenson/Stephenson is listed as the father of Catherine Stephenson 1709-1790 who was listed as married to Adam Dickinson/Dickenson in a book called the Annals of Bath County Virginia. Would like to find out more about this family and learn who Adam Stevenson's wife was and if he came to America?

Leslie Barker Thomas

Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

coloradosapphire1 — 2012-03-11 16:54:58Z

His Date of Death was October 11, 1983 and he's buried in the Old Hardin Cemetery next to two daughters and his mother. Don't know if there were any siblings or not. Don't know Lottie's husband's name or her parent's name.

Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

LM54 — 2012-03-11 13:28:06Z

I've searched the 1930 census index and the Texas birth index but didn't find him. Do you have any other information about him? Death date? Place of death? Did he have any siblings? Do you have the names of Lottie Mae's parents?

Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

coloradosapphire1 — 2012-03-08 18:16:15Z

He was born on July 19, 1927 and I don't know what state he was born in. If it wasn't Texas it may be Louisiana or a state close by.

Re: Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

LM54 — 2012-03-08 14:43:31Z

Can you clarify his birth year? Did you mean 1897? Where was he born?

Arthur (Doc) Lee Stephenson

coloradosapphire1 — 2012-03-07 22:53:13Z

Looking to find out information on Arthur Stephenson. His mother was Lottie Mae. He was born in July 1997. I have no information on his paternal side or any siblings and only know of his mother's first name with no surname. Does anyone have any info?

Thanks for your help.

Margaret Wood Stephenson, 87, died 2/24/2012 in PA

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-03-02 16:55:29Z

Margaret Stephenson
Seven Fields
Formerly of Latrobe
Margaret Wood Stephenson, 87,
of Seven Fields,
went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012.
Born in Ridgway, Oct. 7, 1924,
Marge, as she was known to many, was
a daughter of the late Lucille and Gen. Herford M. Wood. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Earle W., on Aug. 22, 2001.
Marge was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Bradenville, where she had taught catechism. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Honors sorority and Tri Sigma Sigma. Marge loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing with her dogs, traveling and playing cards, and was also known to be an excellent cook. Although she lived the last several years in Seven Fields and Hermitage, she had made her home in Latrobe for 40 years, where she made many lasting friendships. She took pride in being an excellent student and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in business (accounting) in 1946 from the Pennsylvania State University and worked as personnel manager at Crucible Steel before leaving to start a family. After staying home to raise her five children, she returned to school and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (1973) and Master of Fine Arts in education (1975) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Marge became a professor at Westmoreland County Community College and enjoyed her teaching career there from 1975-1992, writing and publishing one of the textbooks for the medical secretarial program which she started at the college. Marge was an inspirational teacher, was loved by her students, and enjoyed their return visits and learning of their many successes. She is survived by her five children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandson: Earle Jr. (Bill) and his wife, Gayle, and son, Milo, of San Antonio, Texas; Paul and his wife, Mary, of Atlanta, Ga., and his son, Brian and wife, Andrea, and grandson, Sean, of Germantown, Md.; Lucy S. Trogolo and her husband, Jim, and children, Samuel and Phoebe, of Cranberry Township; Diane S. Wherry and her husband, Jeff, and children, Alyssa, Jonathan and Rachel, of New Castle; and Yvonne S. Cha and her husband, T.W., and children, Adam and Elizabeth, of Overland Park, Kan. She is also survived by her sister, Doris Oravis, and her brother, Milton (Bud) Wood and his wife, Janet, as well as her much loved nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitations. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, 112 St. Mary's Way, Bradenville, PA 15620; Medi-Home Hospice, 3380 Babcock Blvd., Suite 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; or the National Military Family Association, 2500 N. Van Dorn St., Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22302. Arrangements handled by the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh )

St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church,"

James Stephenson married Malinda Henderdon ( maybe around Titus Tx)

bmaikell — 2012-02-15 18:41:53Z

James Stephenson who married Malinda Henderdon ( maybe around Titus Tx)
"I have been looking for years to find out who Malinda Box was. I was looking for information on her family today and I couldn't believe what I found...I found her son 's death cert. (Andrew Jackson Stephenson) on his death cert. he listed his parents names: James B Stephenson and his mother as Malinda Henderson. (Born AL) People have told me Malinda's tomb stone reads Box. His death cert. has her name as Malinda Henderson. Note: On Ancestry you can look directly at Andrew Jackson Stephenson death certificate.( some one actually scanned Andrew Jackson Stephenson death cert. for Ancestry .com)

Malinda is buried in Crowley Tx. at the Crowley Cemetery. ( I was told it reads Malinda Box)???

1880 census ( for Tarrent Co. Tx. ) had T. J. Box (my great grand father) listed as fourth cousin to Andrew Jackson Stephenson(head of house) In the house hold at that time with A. Jack Stephenson, N.E. (Nancy Eugenia my great grand mother who married her 4th cousin Thomas J Box) Wm. H stephenson , Mary Stephenson sister in law, S. C Stephenson nephew, Etta F. Stephenson niece, and Tom J, Box (My great grandfather ) listed as 4th cousin to head of house.

My question is did Malinda Henderson first mary a Box?And then a Stephenson. Why would she have been buried under the name of Box?"

I could be wrong...and it may have been people assumed her last name was Box...since her son in law is listed as a cousin.

If anyone has any records of a Malinda Henderson...who married a James B Stephenson...please contact me or reply.

Thanks,
Barbara

Re: Elizabeth Stephenson m.Richard Blocksom-info?

KonradKennelly — 2012-02-05 10:00:41Z

I'm not sure my gang is the same w/no dates? I have a Richard Blocksom (son of David)b.24 Sept, 1801- d. 6 Apr, 1881. He married Elizabeth Stephenson b. 14 Dec, 1810- d. 3 July, 1884
My source suggests Richard & Elizabeth had at least 11 children; John, William Alexander, Robert, Matilda, Samuel, Sarah, Lydia, James, another Robert, Caroline, and Joseph(Dr. Joseph Tingley Vaughan Blocksom) who had some interesting details.

My great-grandfather was, Edward Warner WILSON Blocksom 1874-1955 son of the William Alexander above.
I may have more info for you Justin & would look forward to a chance to share.
I am also quite interested in any additional Blocksom info anyone may have for this branch of the Blocksom's of Sussex C. Deleware

Konrad W Kennelly

Re: John STEPHENSON -- Isle of Wight Co, VA

mv66nc — 2012-01-20 04:36:03Z

Don,

Do let me know when you get your results. I would be most interested in knowing more about any fairly close UK participant matches that might result. If you are able to post your results on ysearch.org when they come in, that would be incredibly helpful too.

As I mentioned previously, the documentary evidence we presently have shows that our John Stephenson (d. 1727; md. Elizabeth Edwards) arrived in Lancaster County, VA in 1678 to dispose of his father's land on his mother's behalf. He sold the Lancaster County land in 1679, and was designated as being in Isle of Wight County, VA at that time. The elder John Stephenson (md. Christian) had come to Virginia prior to 1654, but apparently must have returned to the UK since there is no further record of him in Lancaster. If the earlier John was indeed identical with John Stephens of Old Rappahannock County, VA (which I suspect he was), then he returned to England about 1661/62. I think the family in Stepney Parish near London has some possibilities, but much more original research is needed. There is a John Stevens of Lymehouse in Stepney who left a will in the right time frame, but he doesn't appear to be Christian's husband.

Gary's closest matches at the 37 marker level through FTDNA have all been based in the US so far. Several of his closest matches have done tests to the 67 marker level, however. Would be interested to see how they match up with your pending results when they come in as well.

Keep me posted.

Mark

Re: John STEPHENSON -- Isle of Wight Co, VA

2graystep4 — 2012-01-20 02:58:33Z

Thanks Mark and happy New Year,

You're right about the high count of haplogroup 1l among the Scandinavians. There's a great book by Bryan Sykes of Oxford University,called Saxons,Vikings and Celts, the Genetic roots of Britain and Ireland that speaks to this and other related facts. It's also corroborated by the information I have received through Genebase.com in England .

Once I receive the new information on the more definitive 64 STR test from British Genebase I will post the results. Now I am genetically linked to European relations within the last 25 generations (15 of 16 marker match).Many of those are Scandinavian as well as Englis Celtic from the the Bristish Isles. This last test will tighten the tolerances, and hopefully dial me into a tighter ethnic focus with greater closeness and fewer separating generations. I have reached out already to some of these distant genetic Euro-cousins to see what they in their histories, but I have not heard back from any yet.

I would also concur that while these genetic tests may place proximity,albeit very wide in scale geographically, they do not preclude migration prior to passage to America.

From what I have seen on John Stevenson, there was no boat manifest so no point of origin was available. Plus I cannot discount that several early Virginians came to Jamestown and across the James river to Isle of Wight by way of Bristish holdings in Bermuda, Jamaica, etc.

Hopefully with the new data and what will be more closer genetic Euro-cousins, I might find greater leads? It may not answer our question in the end, but it may provide more anedotal and circumstansial information to mull? It's quite the mystery.

Don

Edward J & Nancy Hopper Stephenson

Littletazmanian — 2012-01-19 14:29:29Z

I am searching for information on Edward J Stephenson, b 1845 in KY, who married Nancy Hopper b 1852 at Benton, Franklin Co, IL on April 3, 1869. Their children were Samantha S. b 1874 in MO, Martha A. b 1877 in IL, Rosella J. b 1878 in IL, Mary E. b 1879 in IL, also, Idar who died in infancy, Francis, no date, Williamm, no date, and Jarvey Logan b Feb 1886 in IL (my grandfather). They lived in around Sesser, Goode townships, and around the Anna area in Illinois. Eager to find lost family, and info that we can exchange. Thank you.

Re: John STEPHENSON -- Isle of Wight Co, VA

mv66nc — 2012-01-17 21:35:52Z

Don,

I forgot to add in my previous posting that the haplogroup I1 does have highest concentration in Scandinavia, and in the UK it is most prevalent in Scotland and northern England. It is certainly probable that our Stephenson ancestors ultimately originate in northern England or the lowlands of Scotland. Do bear in mind, however, that the more immediate immigrant origins of our line may or may not be based in those areas of the UK. Our Stephenson ancestors may have internally migrated within the UK prior to the 17th century. Most genetic results reflect deeper ancestral origins within the human family tree, but may not necessarily be very enlightening as to specific origins within recorded history which can be verified through documentation. The key to genetic testing will be to find UK participants with a very close match to the y-chromosome DYS values of our specific line, and whose ancestral origins are also well documented in a specific locality. Perhaps by going through a British testing firm, you will have a better chance of such a match, since a large percentage of participants using FTDNA tend to be American.

Mark

Re: John STEPHENSON -- Isle of Wight Co, VA

mv66nc — 2012-01-17 19:31:25Z

Dear Don,

DNA testing has already been performed on our shared Stephenson line. Gary Stephenson of Baltimore, Maryland, a direct descendant of Solomon Stephenson, Sr. of Johnston County, NC, was DNA tested at my urging through FamilyTreeDNA in 2010. His test results confirm that we are descended from John Stephenson (d. 1727; md. Elizabeth Edwards) of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, as his results closely match several individuals who descend from John's son Charles Stephenson. Gary's DNA tests show that our Stephenson ancestors were Haplogroup I1.

http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/stevenson/results

See Haplogroup I - Lineage II

Our ancestor John Stephenson/Stevenson (1656-1727; md. Elizabeth Edwards) of Isle of Wight County, Virginia was not the son of John Stevenson and wife Elizabeth Boyd of Glasgow, Scotland. This claim has been circulated widely on Ancestry and other places, and has no basis in fact whatsoever. John and Elizabeth (Boyd) Stevenson's son John married Janet Jack in Glasgow in 1679, and they had at least five children christened in Glasgow between 1682 and 1689, well after our ancestor John Stephenson was already established in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Recent research has shown that our ancestor John Stephenson was in Lancaster County, Virginia as early as 1678. His parents were John Stephenson/Stevenson/Stevens and wife Christian. In 1677, Christian Stephenson gave her son John Stephenson consent to sell his late father John's patent land on Slaughter's Creek in Lancaster County, Virginia. The elder John had acquired the land by patent in 1654. Christian Stephenson certified that her son John was 21 years of age on May 12th last, thus establishing his birth date as May 12, 1656. Lancaster County, VA Court Orders in May, 1678 show that John was present in that county by that time, and that he subsequently became indentured to John Carter and then later Robert Griggs, an official of the court. John sold his father's land to Thomas Paynes and Robert Griggs in February, 1678/79, by which time he was already residing in Isle of Wight County, VA. John acquired his first lands in Isle of Wight County, VA from John and Sarah Wakefield in 1680. John was claimed in 1682 as a headright by Rowland Bulkley for a land patent on Currowaugh Swamp in Isle of Wight County, VA. Bulkley also claimed as a headright in the same patent Titus Turner, who had also previously been an indentured servant to John Carter in Lancaster County, VA.

Circumstantial evidence strongly suggests that the elder John Stephenson/Stevenson who patented land in Lancaster County, VA in 1654 may be identical with John Stevens/Stephens of Old Rappahannock County, VA. Old Rappahannock County, VA was just north of Lancaster County, and later became the counties of Essex and Richmond. John Stephens patented land in Old Rappahannock in 1657, and left a will upon his pending return to England in March, 1661/62, disposing of his lands in Old Rappahannock County. There are no family members mentioned in the will, only individuals with whom Stephens was associated. Stephens will was probated in Old Rappahannock County, VA in February 1677/78, which is almost exactly the same time frame when the younger John Stephenson would have arrived to sell his late father's land in Lancaster County. There is also a record of a John Steventon sailing on a ship named "Ann" from London to Virginia between October and December, 1677. This may or may not be identical with our John Stephenson.

The jury is still out on the origins of the elder John Stephenson and his wife Christian, although I have found a couple with those names living in the correct time frame in Stepney Parish in Middlesex County, just outside the City of London, England. Stepney Parish was a parish in which many mariners resided, and the John Stephenson/Stephens there was listed as a shipwright. It would not be a stretch that he and his family might have ventured to Virginia, especially since the last reference to them in the Stepney Registers is the christening of a daughter born in 1648. While there is no proof that this couple is identical with the John and Christian mentioned in Lancaster County, Virginia records, the parish register of Stepney does record the burial of widow Christian Stevens of Ratcliffe in April, 1685. We know that the elder John Stephenson of Virginia was deceased by October, 1677 when his wife Christian executed her consent for the sale of her husband's Virginia land, so she certainly would have been a widow in 1685. Again, this is not proof of a connection, but certainly one strong possibility for the UK origins of our Stephenson line.

All of this information is described in greater detail in a GenForum message which I made in response to your posting there last year.

http://genforum.genealogy.com/stevenson/messages/3160.html

Mark

Henry Stephenson

blakedickie — 2012-01-17 17:13:47Z

Does anyone know if there is a Stephenson family burial grounds or where Henry Stephenson might be buried around Ballymoney?

Nimrod Stephenson/Stevenson

2012-01-17 02:09:30Z

Looking for Nimrod stephenson or stevenson.He lived in arkansas and california that I know of but do not know where he was born

Re: Nimrod Stephenson/Stevenson

michaelhmoran1 — 2012-01-17 00:43:04Z

born Roseville,CA- 1873