Person Page - 744

Father*

Arthur Stephens b. 15 May 1878

Mother*

Arvilla Mosley b. Apr 1879

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

29 March 1898

Fern was born on 29 March 1898 in Iowa.^1,3,2

He was the son of Arthur Stephens and Arvilla Mosley.

(son) Census1900

15 June 1900

Fern and Reneley was listed as a son in Arthur Stephens's household on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(son) Census1910

25 April 1910

Fern and Reneley was listed as a son in Arthur Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.⁴

Milit-Regist*

12 September 1918

Fern Chancy Stephens signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.²

Marriage*

circa 1919

He married Helen M (?) circa 1919.⁵

(son) Census1920

13 January 1920

Fern was listed as a son in Arthur Stephens's household on the 1920 Census in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan.⁵

Census1930*

9 April 1930

Fern was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁶

Divorce*

He and Helen M (?) were divorced.⁷

Census1940*

7 April 1940

Fern was listed as a lodger on the 1940 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁷

Milit-Regist*

25 April 1942

Arthur Stephens listed Fern Chancy Stephens as the person that would always know Arthur's address or was Next of Kin on 25 April 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁸

Death*

12 July 1970

Fern Chancy Stephens died on 12 July 1970 in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California, at age 72.^3,9

Family

Helen M (?) b. c 1901

Marriage*

circa 1919

He married Helen M (?) circa 1919.⁵

Divorce*

Fern Chancy Stephens and Helen M (?) were divorced.⁷

Citations

[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
[S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
[S2999] 1910, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
[S3758] 1920, Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan.
[S1523] 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
[S5400] 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
[S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
[S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

George W Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1845

Father*

William Stephens b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1845

George was born circa 1845 in Virginia.¹

He was the son of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.

(household member) Census1850

5 September 1850

On the 1850 census, William Stephens's household included Sarah, Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, George, James, Mary and William in Columbus City Township, Louisa County, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S676] 1850, Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa.

Harley D Stephens^1,2

M, b. 16 September 1905, d. July 1981

Father*

Edwin G Stephens¹ b. 21 Jul 1876, d. 24 Apr 1930

Mother*

Pearl E Campbell¹ b. 17 Mar 1885, d. 7 Sep 1972

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

16 September 1905

Harley D Stephens was born on 16 September 1905 in Iowa.^1,2,3

He was the son of Edwin G Stephens and Pearl E Campbell.¹

(son) Census1910

31 May 1910

Harley was listed as a son in Edwin G Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(son) Census1920

January 1920

Harley and Edwin was listed as a son in Edwin G Stephens's household on the 1920 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁴

(son) Census

1925

Harley and Lewis was listed as Edwin G Stephens's son on the 1925 Census in Cedar Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁵

Marriage*

14 September 1927

Harley D Stephens married Grace Frye on 14 September 1927 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.^6,7

Occupation*

1930

Harley D Stephens was a farm operator in 1930 in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁶

Census1930*

17 April 1930

Harley was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁶

Census1940*

10 April 1940

Harley was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Guilford Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁸

Death*

July 1981

He died in July 1981 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, at age 75.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.²

Family

Grace Frye b. c 1910

Marriage*

14 September 1927

He married Grace Frye on 14 September 1927 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.^6,7

Citations

[S3352] 1910, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
[S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
[S3708] 1920, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S3677] 1925.
[S3475] 1930, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S4827] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, IA, Marriages, 1809-1992.
[S8040] 1940, Guilford Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Isabella Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1763

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1763

Isabella Stephens was born circa 1763 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.²

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

J. H. Stephens¹

M, b. 1843

Birth*

1843

J. was born in 1843 in Tennessee.²

(household member) Census1860

21 June 1860

On the 1860 census, James M. Bright's household included Elizabeth, Cynthia, William and J. in District 20, Lincoln County, Tennessee.^1,2

Citations

[S514] Bright, 1860.
[S2795] 1860, District No. 20, Lincoln County, Tennessee.

James Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1760

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1760

James Stephens was born circa 1760 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

He was the son of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

Marriage*

16 December 1784

James Stephens married Mary Mann on 16 December 1784 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.^1,2

Will*

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will, James was named by Robert to handle his estate 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia.³

(Witness) Probate

2 December 1794

James Stephens witnessed the probate of the estate of Robert Stephens on 2 December 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia.³

Family

Mary Mann b. c 1763

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S2316] Virginia Marriages to 1800.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

James L Stephens^1,2

M, b. circa 1832

Father*

William Stephens b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1832

James was born circa 1832 in Virginia.¹

He was the son of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.

Milit-Serv*

circa 1847

James L Stephens served in the military circa 1847 Mexican War.³

(household member) Census1850

5 September 1850

On the 1850 census, William Stephens's household included Sarah, Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, George, James, Mary and William in Columbus City Township, Louisa County, Iowa.¹

Death*

James died in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.³

Citations

[S676] 1850, Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa, p. 54.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa.

John Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1757, d. 26 August 1826

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1757

John Stephens was born circa 1757 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

He was the son of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

Marriage*

28 April 1791

John Stephens married Sally Morehead on 28 April 1791 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.^1,2

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.³

Death*

26 August 1826

John Stephens died on 26 August 1826 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.¹

Family

Sally Morehead b. c 1760

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S2316] Virginia Marriages to 1800.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

Loyd Stephens¹

Father*

Edwin G Stephens¹ b. 21 Jul 1876, d. 24 Apr 1930

Mother*

Pearl E Campbell¹ b. 17 Mar 1885, d. 7 Sep 1972

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Loyd Stephens is the son of Edwin G Stephens and Pearl E Campbell.¹

Citations

[S3708] 1920, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Lula P Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1905

Father*

William H Stephens¹ b. Feb 1869

Mother*

Mary Jane Moffett¹ b. Oct 1879

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1905

Lula P Stephens was born circa 1905 in Iowa.¹

She was the daughter of William H Stephens and Mary Jane Moffett.¹

(daughter) Census1910

31 May 1910

Lula was listed as a daughter in William H Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(daughter) Census1920

January 1920

Lula was listed as a daughter in William H Stephens's household on the 1920 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.²

Citations

[S3352] 1910, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S3708] 1920, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Manola Stephens¹

F, b. August 1888

Father*

William Stephens b. Jun 1836

Mother*

Minerva Johnson b. Jan 1845

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Name Variation

Manola Stephens was also known as Manota.

Birth*

August 1888

Manola was born in August 1888 in Iowa.¹

She was the daughter of William Stephens and Minerva Johnson.

(daughter) Census1900

15 June 1900

Manola was listed as a daughter in William Stephens's household on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Margaret Stephens¹

F, b. 18 July 1802, d. 19 February 1886

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1766, d. 24 Feb 1851

Mother*

Mary Craig¹ b. c 1764, d. 7 Nov 1838

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Name Variation

Margaret Stephens was also known as Peggy.¹

Birth*

18 July 1802

She was born on 18 July 1802 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Stephens and Mary Craig.¹

Marriage*

3 January 1820

Margaret Stephens married Samuel P McVey, son of Samuel Lewis McVey and Mary Jane Paxton, on 3 January 1820 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

3 January 1820

As of 3 January 1820, her married name was McVey.¹

Census1870*

12 October 1870

Margaret was listed as a household member living with George and Isabel Stone on the 1870 Census in Fort Spring Township, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.³

Death*

19 February 1886

She died on 19 February 1886 in Fort Spring Township, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, at age 83.¹

Family

Samuel P McVey b. 24 Nov 1794, d. 30 Nov 1868

Marriage*

3 January 1820

She married Samuel P McVey, son of Samuel Lewis McVey and Mary Jane Paxton, on 3 January 1820 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.^1,2

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S2308] Virginia Marriages 1740-1850.
[S3166] 1870, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Martin E Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1834

Father*

William Stephens¹ b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey¹ b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1834

Martin E Stephens was born circa 1834 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.¹

He was the son of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.¹

Marriage*

circa 1862

Martin E Stephens married first ? (?) circa 1862.¹

Marriage*

say 1880

Martin E Stephens married second Mary E (?) say 1880.¹

Family 1

? (?) b. b 1844

Family 2

Mary E (?) b. c 1857

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.

Mary Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1772

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1772

Mary Stephens was born circa 1772 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.²

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

Mary Jane Stephens^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, b. 1 July 1838, d. 22 July 1918

Father*

William Stephens b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-grandmother of Athol Louis Cline

Charts

Birth*

1 July 1838

Mary was born on 1 July 1838 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.^1,8

She was the daughter of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.

(household member) Census1850

5 September 1850

On the 1850 census, William Stephens's household included Sarah, Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, George, James, Mary and William in Columbus City Township, Louisa County, Iowa.³

Marriage*

11 September 1856

Mary Jane Stephens married Thomas Warren Brandon on 11 September 1856.²

Married Name

11 September 1856

As of 11 September 1856, her married name was Brandon (Stephens).

Census1860*

28 July 1860

On the 1860 census, Thomas Warren Brandon's household included Mary, Elizabeth, Ruthie, Samuel and Thomas in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.⁴

Census1870*

15 July 1870

On the 1870 census, Thomas Warren Brandon's household included Mary, Clara, Elizabeth, Mary, Ruthie, Samuel, Sarah and Thomas in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁵

Census1880*

26 June 1880

Mary was listed as Thomas Warren Brandon's wife on the 1880 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁹

Census*

1895

Mary Jane Stephens appeared on the census of 1895 in Monroe County, Iowa.¹⁰

Census1900*

11 June 1900

Mary was listed as Thomas Warren Brandon's wife on the 1900 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁷

Census1910*

18 April 1910

Mary was listed as Thomas Warren Brandon's wife on the 1910 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹¹

Death*

22 July 1918

Mary died on 22 July 1918 in Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, at age 80.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Iconium Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.^12,13

Family

Thomas Warren Brandon b. 26 Aug 1826, d. 24 Feb 1923

Marriage*

11 September 1856

She married Thomas Warren Brandon on 11 September 1856.²

Children

Ruthie Jane Brandon+ b. 21 Jun 1857, d. 30 Mar 1931
Thomas Theodore Brandon+ b. 15 Oct 1858, d. 3 May 1942
Sarah Almina Brandon+ b. 22 Apr 1862, d. 26 Mar 1941
Clara Alvira Brandon+ b. 1 Nov 1867, d. 3 May 1964
Mary Alice Brandon+ b. 28 Feb 1870, d. 2 Jan 1948
Laura Luella Brandon+ b. 13 Oct 1873, d. 20 Aug 1919
Josephine Pearl Brandon+ b. 28 May 1880, d. 15 Jun 1966

Citations

[S66] Mary Jane Brandon, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S123] Eva R. (Deel) Cline,.
[S676] 1850, Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa.
[S678] 1860, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S679] 1870, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S96] 1900, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa, p. 230C.
[S2592] 1895.
[S2595] 1910, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S67] Thomas Brandon, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Mattie M Stephens^1,2,3

F, b. 1874, d. 20 June 1900

Father*

William Stephens b. Jun 1836

Mother*

Minerva Johnson b. Jan 1845

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

1874

Mattie was born in 1874 in Monroe County, Iowa.^1,3,4

She was the daughter of William Stephens and Minerva Johnson.

(daughter) Census1880

24 June 1880

Alice, Cynthia, Elizabeth and Mattie was listed as a daughter in William Stephens's household on the 1880 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁵

(Witness) Census

1895

Mattie M Stephens appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of William Stephens and Minerva Johnson in Tyrone, Monroe County, Iowa.³

Married Name

say 1897

As of say 1897, her married name was Hankins (Stephens).

Marriage*

say 1897

Mattie M Stephens married (?) Hankins say 1897.⁶

Death*

20 June 1900

Mattie died on 20 June 1900 .^6,4

Burial*

She was buried in Lemaster Cemetery, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁴

Family

(?) Hankins

Marriage*

say 1897

She married (?) Hankins say 1897.⁶

Citations

[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa, p. 55.
[S2592] 1895.
[S1583] Graves Registration Project WPA, Iowa Cemetery Records, 1662-1999.
[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa, p. 228D.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa.

Merl Stephens¹

Father*

Edwin G Stephens¹ b. 21 Jul 1876, d. 24 Apr 1930

Mother*

Pearl E Campbell¹ b. 17 Mar 1885, d. 7 Sep 1972

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Merl Stephens is the son of Edwin G Stephens and Pearl E Campbell.¹

Citations

[S3709] 1930, TroyTownship, Monroe County, Iowa.

Milles E Stephens^1,2

M, b. 30 November 1899

Father*

Ernest I Stephens b. Aug 1875

Mother*

Della J Campbell b. Apr 1881, d. 25 Sep 1962

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

30 November 1899

Milles was born on 30 November 1899 in Franklin, Monroe County, Iowa. (or Oct 1899).^1,3

He was the son of Ernest I Stephens and Della J Campbell.

(son) Census1900

11 June 1900

Milles was listed as a son in Ernest I Stephens's household on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(nephew) Census1910

11 June 1910

Milles and Archie was listed as a nephew in James C Bowman's household on the 1910 Census in West Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado.⁴

(step son) Census1920

15 January 1920

Milles and Archie was listed as a step son in Henry Sprinkle's household on the 1920 Census in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.⁵

Citations

[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S2558] 1920, Larimer County, Colorado.
[S5356] IA, Births & Chris Index, 1857-1947.
[S1648] 1910, Larimer County, Colorado.
[S7262] 1920, Knox County, Illinois.

Nancy Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1775

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1775

Nancy Stephens was born circa 1775 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.²

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

Nina Stephens¹

F, b. circa 1908

Father*

Edwin G Stephens¹ b. 21 Jul 1876, d. 24 Apr 1930

Mother*

Pearl E Campbell¹ b. 17 Mar 1885, d. 7 Sep 1972

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1908

Nina was born circa 1908 in Iowa. (or Colorado).^1,2

She was the daughter of Edwin G Stephens and Pearl E Campbell.¹

(daughter) Census1910

31 May 1910

Nina was listed as a daughter in Edwin G Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(daughter) Census1920

January 1920

Nina was listed as a daughter in Edwin G Stephens's household on the 1920 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.³

(daughter) Census

1925

Nina was listed as Edwin G Stephens's daughter on the 1925 Census in Cedar Township, Monroe County, Iowa.²

Citations

[S3352] 1910, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S3677] 1925.
[S3708] 1920, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Patricia Corinne Stephens¹

Family

Martin Eugene West b. 22 Mar 1925

Citations

[S4140] Sharm,.

Reneley Stephens¹

M, b. April 1900

Father*

Arthur Stephens b. 15 May 1878

Mother*

Arvilla Mosley b. Apr 1879

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

April 1900

Reneley was born in April 1900 in Iowa.¹

He was the son of Arthur Stephens and Arvilla Mosley.

(son) Census1900

15 June 1900

Fern and Reneley was listed as a son in Arthur Stephens's household on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(son) Census1910

25 April 1910

Fern and Reneley was listed as a son in Arthur Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.²

Citations

[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S2999] 1910, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

Robert Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Relationship

5th great-grandfather of Athol Louis Cline

Charts

Name Variation

Robert Stephens was also known as Robert Stephen.²

Birth*

circa 1737

He was born circa 1737.¹

Marriage*

say 1755

He married Agness Nancy (?) say 1755.¹

Death*

17 May 1794

Robert died on 17 May 1794 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.^1,2

Will*

17 May 1794

He made a will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia.²

Probate*

2 December 1794

His estate was probated on 2 December 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia.²

Family

Agness Nancy (?)

Children

John Stephens¹ b. c 1757, d. 26 Aug 1826
James Stephens¹ b. c 1760
Isabella Stephens¹ b. c 1763
Robert Stephens+¹ b. c 1766, d. 24 Feb 1851
Stephen Stephens¹ b. c 1769
Mary Stephens¹ b. c 1772
Nancy Stephens¹ b. c 1775
William Stephens+³ b. c 1778, d. b 1850

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa.

Robert Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1766, d. 24 February 1851

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1766

Robert Stephens was born circa 1766 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

He was the son of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

Marriage*

14 November 1788

Robert Stephens married Mary Craig on 14 November 1788 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.¹

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.²

Census1850*

14 August 1850

Robert was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in District 18, Greenbrier County, Virginia.³

Death*

24 February 1851

He died on 24 February 1851 in Fort Spring Township, Greenbrier County, Virginia.¹

Family

Mary Craig b. c 1764, d. 7 Nov 1838

Child

Margaret Stephens¹ b. 18 Jul 1802, d. 19 Feb 1886

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.
[S2589] 1850, Greenbrier County, Virginia.

Stephen Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1769

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1769

Stephen Stephens was born circa 1769 in Augusta County, Virginia.¹

He was the son of Robert Stephens and Agness Nancy (?)¹

(heir) Will

17 May 1794

In Robert Stephens's will 17 May 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, John, Isabella, Robert, Mary, Nancy, Stephen, William and Agness were named as heirs.²

Citations

[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.
[S3994] Virginia Land, Marriage and Probate Records, 1639-1850.

Thomas Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1851

Father*

William Stephens b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Birth*

circa 1851

Thomas was born circa 1851 in Virginia.¹

He was the son of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.

(household member) Census1860

26 July 1860

On the 1860 census, Sarah McVey's household included Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, Thomas and William in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S678] 1860, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.

Wesley Guy Stephens^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 16 April 1899, d. 1981

Father*

William H Stephens b. Feb 1869

Mother*

Mary Jane Moffett b. Oct 1879

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline

Name Variation

Wesley Guy Stephens was also known as W Gay.⁶

Birth*

16 April 1899

Wesley was born on 16 April 1899 in Franklin, Monroe County, Iowa.^1,3,5

He was the son of William H Stephens and Mary Jane Moffett.

(son) Census1900

15 June 1900

Elmer and Wesley was listed as a son in William H Stephens's household on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.¹

(son) Census1910

31 May 1910

Elmer and Wesley was listed as a son in William H Stephens's household on the 1910 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁷

(son) Census1920

January 1920

Elmer and Wesley was listed as a son in William H Stephens's household on the 1920 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.²

Marriage*

8 November 1922

Wesley Guy Stephens married Gennie Irene Turner on 8 November 1922 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.^8,4

Occupation*

1930

Wesley Guy Stephens was a farm operator in 1930 in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁸

Census1930*

17 April 1930

Wesley was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁸

Census1940*

12 April 1940

Wesley was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁹

Death*

1981

Wesley died in 1981 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.^6,10

Burial*

He was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.⁶

Family

Gennie Irene Turner b. 26 Nov 1897, d. 4 Feb 1993

Marriage*

8 November 1922

He married Gennie Irene Turner on 8 November 1922 in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa.^8,4

Citations

[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S3708] 1920, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
[S4827] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, IA, Marriages, 1809-1992.
[S4832] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, IA, Births & Chris, 1830-1950.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
[S3352] 1910, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S3475] 1930, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S5715] 1940, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

William Stephens^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1810, d. circa 1857

Father*

William Stephens⁴ b. c 1778, d. b 1850

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Athol Louis Cline

Charts

Occupation*

William Stephens was a Farmer.

Biography*

Settled In The Part Of Virginia That Seceded And Became West Virginia.

Birth*

circa 1810

William was born circa 1810 in Virginia.^2,4

He was the son of William Stephens.⁴

Marriage*

29 December 1831

William Stephens married Sarah McVey on 29 December 1831 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.⁵

Move

1847

He moved in 1847 to Stark County, Illinois.

Move*

1848

He moved in 1848 to Iowa.

Census1850*

5 September 1850

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Columbus City Township, Louisa County, Iowa.²

Death*

circa 1857

William died circa 1857 in Louisa County, Iowa. Or in 1852.^6,4,7

Family

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Marriage*

29 December 1831

He married Sarah McVey on 29 December 1831 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.⁵

Children

James L Stephens b. c 1832
Martin E Stephens⁷ b. c 1834
William Stephens+ b. Jun 1836
Mary Jane Stephens+ b. 1 Jul 1838, d. 22 Jul 1918
Elizabeth Catherine Stephens+ b. 10 Jun 1840, d. 20 Dec 1921
Alexis Martin Stephens b. c 1843
George W Stephens b. c 1845
Alexander Stephens b. c 1847
Thomas Stephens b. c 1851

Citations

[S66] Mary Jane Brandon, Standard Certificate of Death.
[S676] 1850, Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa, p. 54.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa.
[S864] Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV (1728-1850) (CD# 229).
[S678] 1860, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S2059] Vern Taylor, LDS Historical.

William Stephens^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 1836

Father*

William Stephens b. c 1810, d. c 1857

Mother*

Sarah McVey b. 1 Aug 1813, d. c 1881

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline

Occupation*

William Stephens was a Farmer.

Birth*

June 1836

William was born in June 1836 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,7

He was the son of William Stephens and Sarah McVey.

(household member) Census1850

5 September 1850

On the 1850 census, William Stephens's household included Sarah, Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, George, James, Mary and William in Columbus City Township, Louisa County, Iowa.¹

(household member) Census1860

26 July 1860

On the 1860 census, Sarah McVey's household included Alexander, Alexis, Elizabeth, Thomas and William in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.²

Milit-Serv*

1862

He served in the military in 1862 in Iowa during the 36th Regiment, Iowa Vol. Inf. He was a prisoner for ten months in Tyler, Texas.⁷

Marriage*

1865

He married Minerva Johnson in 1865.⁴

Census1870*

24 August 1870

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁵

Census1880*

24 June 1880

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁸

Census*

1895

He and Minerva Johnson appeared on the census of 1895 in Tyrone, Monroe County, Iowa.⁹

Occupation

1900

William Stephens was a farmer in 1900 in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁴

Census1900*

15 June 1900

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.⁴

Family

Minerva Johnson b. Jan 1845

Marriage*

1865

He married Minerva Johnson in 1865.⁴

Children

Cynthia Stephens+ b. Feb 1867
William H Stephens+ b. Feb 1869
Alice Stephens+ b. Feb 1871, d. 23 Jun 1954
Mattie M Stephens b. 1874, d. 20 Jun 1900
Ernest I Stephens+ b. Aug 1875
Edwin G Stephens+ b. 21 Jul 1876, d. 24 Apr 1930
Arthur Stephens+ b. 15 May 1878
Elizabeth Stephens b. Sep 1879
Manola Stephens b. Aug 1888

Citations

[S676] 1850, Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa.
[S678] 1860, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S95] 1900, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S680] 1870, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa, p. 54.
[S218] S. Thompson Lewis, Biographical and Genealogical History of Appanoose and Monroe Counties, Iowa.
[S682] 1880, Franklin Township, Monroe County, Iowa, p. 228D.
[S2592] 1895.

William Stephens¹

M, b. circa 1778, d. before 1850

Father*

Robert Stephens¹ b. c 1737, d. 17 May 1794

Mother*

Relationship

4th great-grandfather of Athol Louis Cline

Charts