JAMES STEVENSON, II (71.4) is the son of James Stevenson and Sarah (Kelly) Stevenson.  James was born on May 27, 1760 in Maryland.  On September 1, 1781, James Stephenson, II married Jane Stevenson.  Jane is the daughter of John Stevenson.  According to the 1892 sketch, Jane had a brother, John Stevenson, and that Jane’s mother was a Thompson whose family moved to Georgia after the Revolutionary War.  James Stevenson, II entered land above Cowans or the South Yadkin River in 1777.  James and Jane Stevenson were the parents of ten children:

     Jane Stevenson
     James Stevenson, III (71.4.2), b. 1784, North Carolina
     John Stevenson (71.4.3), b. 1785, North Carolina
     Elam Stevenson (71.4.4), b. September 24, 1787, North Carolina
     Phineas Stevenson (71.4.5), b. 1790, North Carolina
     Amos Stevenson (71.4.6), b. 1791, North Carolina
     Hannah Stevenson
     Sarah Stevenson
     William Lyon Stevenson (71.4.9), b. January 24, 1798, North Carolina
     Nancy Stevenson

Jane (Stevenson) Stevenson died in 1814 and James Stevenson, II died on September 3, 1828 in Iredell County, North Carolina.  Both were buried in the Vashti Cemetery.  Jane Stevenson married William Elder.  Hannah Stevenson married James Lackey.  Sarah Stevenson married John Templeton.  Nancy Stevenson married Jeptha Wallace.

References:  1)  Memoirs of the Stevenson Family of North Carolina, Statesville, NC, by a grandchild of James Stevenson, Jr, July 15, 1892;  2)  “History of Iredell County, North Carolina,” Pages 205, 206 and 499;  3)  Stevenson Family Sketch by Sterling E. Stovall, February, 1958;  4)  Family Group Sheet by Bobbie Jean (Rachels) Zylstra, September, 1989;  5)  Family Group Sheet by Mary Jo (Shaw) Yancy, October, 1990

JAMES STEVENSON, III (71.4.2) is the son of James Stevenson, II and Jane (Stevenson) Stevenson.  James was born in 1784 in North Carolina.  James Stephenson, III married Jane Moore (born 1781 in Virginia).  In 1840, James Stephenson was living in Iredell County, North Carolina.  In 1850, James and Jane Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  James and Jane Stephenson were the parents of at least four children:

     Martin Luther Stephenson (71.4.2.1), b. March 19, 1809, Rowan County, N. Car.
     John Calvin Stephenson (71.4.2.2), b. 1815, North Carolina
     Andrew Wright Stephenson (71.4.2.3), b. April 22, 1819, North Carolina
     Nancy Stephenson, b. 1828, North Carolina

In 1860, James Stephenson was living with his son, Martin Stephenson, in Alexander County, North Carolina.

References:  1)  1840 Census, Iredell County, North Carolina;  2)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  3)  “History of Iredell County, North Carolina,” Pages 205, 206 and 499;  4)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  5)  World Family Tree, Volume 2, File 205

MARTIN LUTHER STEPHENSON (71.4.2.1) is the son of James Stephenson, III and Jane (Moore) Stephenson.  Martin was born on March 19, 1809 in Rowan County, North Carolina.  Martin Stephenson married Rebecca Bowles (born 1812 in North Carolina).  Martin and Rebecca Stephenson were the parents of five children.

     Clarinda Stephenson (71.4.2.1.1), b. June 14, 1830, North Carolina
     Martin L. Stephenson, b. 1848, North Carolina
     Susan Stephenson, b. 1849, North Carolina
     J. G. Stephenson, b. 1855, Alexander County, North Car.
     Emily Stephenson, b. 1859, Alexander County, North Car.

In 1840, Martin and Rebecca Stephenson were living in Iredell County, North Carolina.  From 1850 to 1880, Martin and Rebecca Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.

References:  1)  1840 Census, Iredell County, North Carolina;  2)  1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  3)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  4)  “Gwaltney, Gortney and Goultney,” by Marvin A. McLain, Page 39, 1993

CLARINDA STEPHENSON (71.4.2.1.1) is the daughter of Martin Luther Stephenson and Rebecca (Bowles) Stephenson.  Clarinda was born on June 14, 1830 in North Carolina.  Clarinda Stephenson married James Parks Gwaltney and Phoebe (Mayberry) Gwaltney.  James was born in 1827 in North Carolina and is the son of William Gaither Gwaltney.  James and Clarinda Gwaltney were the parents of six children:

     Leroy Parks Gwaltney (71.4.2.1.1.1), b. November 3, 1848, North Carolina
     John L. Gwaltney (71.4.2.1.1.2), b. December, 1854, North Carolina
     Flora Gwaltney
     Malinda May Gwaltney, b. January 8, 1862, North Carolina
     Sarah Evalin Gwaltney, b. 1863, North Carolina
     Emma Gwaltney

In 1850, James and Mira Gortney were living Clarinda’s parents in Alexander County, North Carolina.  In 1870, many of the children of James and Clarinda Gwaltney were living with Clarinda’s parents.  After the death of James Parks Gwaltney, Clarinda married a second time to William Baker (born 1841, North Carolina).  William and Clarinda Baker were the parents of three children:

     James F. Baker, b. 1868, North Carolina
     Jay Van Baker, 1870, North Carolina
     Robert Lee Baker, 1873, North Carolina

In 1880, William and Clarinda Baker were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Clarinda (Stephenson) Baker died on April 5, 1911 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Vashti, Alexander County, North Carolina.  Flora Gwaltney married W. C. Beckman.  Malinda May Gwaltney married Arthur Judson Greene.  Arthur Greene was born on January 7, 1854.  Arthur Greene died on February 21, 1921 and Malinda (Gwaltney) Greene died on May 14, 1938.  Arthur and Malinda Greene were buried in Shady Grove Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Emma Gwaltney died young when she was killed accidently by a sword in the hands of a neighbor.  Sarah Evalin Gwaltney married Watson Lackey.

References:  1)  1850, 1870 and 1880 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  3)  “Gwaltney, Gortney and Goultney,” by Marvin A. McLain, Page 39, 1993;  4)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

LEROY PARKS GWALTNEY (71.4.2.1.1.1) is the son of James Parks Gwaltney and Clarinda (Stephenson) Gwaltney.  Parks was born on November 3, 1848 in North Carolina.  Parks Gwaltney was a minister.  Parks Gwaltney and his wife, Martha E. Gwaltney (born 1855, North Carolina), were the parents of at least four children:

     Robert L. Gwaltney, b. 1874, North Carolina
     Julia Grace Gwaltney (71.4.2.1.1.1.2), b. 1878, North Carolina
     Emma L. Gwaltney, b. 1891, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Leroy P. Gwaltney, Jr., b. 1894, Alexander County, North Carolina

From 1880 to 1910, Parks and Martha Gwaltney were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Parks Gwaltney died on December 2, 1925 and was buried in the Sulpher Springs Church Cemetery.  Grace Gwaltney married Isaac B. Linney.  For additional information on the descendants of Isaac and Grace Linney, see the sketch of Isaac B. Linney (71.4.5.2.5.2).

References:  1)  1880 and 1910 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  3)  “Gwaltney, Gortney and Goultney,” by Marvin A. McLain, Page 39, 1993;  4)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JOHN L. GWALTNEY (71.4.2.1.1.2) is the son of James Parks Gwaltney and Clarinda (Stephenson) Gwaltney.  John was born in December, 1854 in North Carolina.  John L. Gwaltney was an attorney in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina.  John and his wife, Emma E. Gwaltney (born May, 1856 in North Carolina), were the parents of two children:

     Flora L. Gwaltney, b. October, 1883, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Minton C. Gwaltney, b. January, 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina

From 1880 to 1900, John and Emma Gwaltney were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.

References:  1)  1880 and 1900 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  3)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JOHN CALVIN STEPHENSON (71.4.2.2) is the son of James Stevenson, III and Jane (Moore) Stephenson.  John was born in 1815 in North Carolina.  Calvin Stephenson married Elizabeth L. Sherrill (born 1818 in North Carolina).  Calvin and Elizabeth Stephenson were the parents of six children:

     Jacob A. Stephenson, b. 1841, North Carolina
     James Franklin Stephenson (71.4.2.2.2), b. 1843, North Carolina
     Sarah Jane Stephenson (71.4.2.2.3), b. April 5, 1845, North Carolina
     John A. Stephenson, b. 1846, North Carolina
     W. Avery Stephenson, b. 1850, Alexander County, North Carolina
     William D. Adlai Stephenson

From 1850 to 1880, John and Elizabeth Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Sarah Jane Stephenson married John Calvin McLain.  For additional information on John and Sarah McLain, see the sketch of John Calvin McLain (71.4.5.3.7).  Avery Stephenson moved to Iowa in 1866.  William Stephenson moved to Washington (state).

References:  1)  1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  “History of Iredell County, North Carolina,” Pages 205, 206 and 499;  3)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  4)  World Family Tree, Volume 2, File 205;  5)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JAMES FRANKLIN STEPHENSON (71.4.2.2.2) is the son of John Calvin Stephenson and Elizabeth (Sherrill) Stephenson.  Franklin was born in 1843 in North Carolina.  Franklin Stephenson married Candice A. McClelland (born December 15, 1855 in North Carolina).  Franklin and Candice Stephenson were the parents of four children:

     Edward Hoyle Stephenson, b. June 15, 1878, North Carolina
     Elizabeth L. Stephenson, b. March 13, 1880, North Carolina
     Stamey S. Stephenson (71.4.2.2.2.3), b. June 25, 1883, North Carolina
     Lola Mae Stephenson, b. January 28, 1891, North Carolina

In 1880, Frankin and Candice Stephenson were living with James’ father, John C. Stephenson, in Alexander County, North Carolina.  In 1900, Candice (McClelland) Stephenson was living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  In 1910, Candice (McClelland) Stephenson was living with her son, Stamey Stephenson, in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Candice (McClelland) Stephenson died on February 23, 1938.  Edward H. Stephenson died on September 6, 1939.  Elizabeth Stephenson died on February 11, 1961.  Lola Mae Stephenson died on August 20, 1959.

References:  1)  1880 and 1900 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

STAMEY SHUFORD STEPHENSON (71.4.2.2.2.3) is the son of J. Franklin Stephenson and Candice A. (McClelland) Stephenson.  Stamey was born on June 25, 1883 in North Carolina.  On January 2, 1910, Stamey Stephenson married Nannie Ethel Sloan (born 1889 in North Carolina).  Stamey and Nannie Stephenson were the parents of at least four children:

     Allie F. Stephenson, b. 1911, North Carolina
     Ena K. Stephenson, b. 1913, North Carolina
     Mary L. Stephenson, b. 1915, North Carolina
     Chattie E. Stephenson, b. 1918, North Carolina

From 1910 to 1920, Stamey and Nannie Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Stamey Stephenson died on October 28, 1957.

References:  1)  1910 and 1920 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

ANDREW WRIGHT STEPHENSON (71.4.2.3) is the son of James Stephenson, III and Jane (Moore) Stephenson.  Andrew was born on April 22, 1819 in North Carolina.  Andrew Stephenson married Martha Matilda Moore (born April 1, 1821 in North Carolina).  Andrew and Martha Stephenson were the parents of ten children:

     J. Callaway Stephenson, b. 1844, North Carolina
     Elizabeth Elener Stephenson, b. 1846, North Carolina
     Eliza R. Stephenson, b. 1849, North Carolina
     Myra Clementine Stephenson, b. 1851, Alexander County, North Carolina
     James A. P. Stephenson (71.4.2.3.5), b. November 9, 1854, Alexander Co., NC
     Robert Wesley Stephenson, b. 1856, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Romulus Spurgeon Stephenson, b. June 1, 1858, Alexander County, North Car.
     Jacob V. Stephenson, b. 1863, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Sarah C. Stephenson, b. 1866, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Infant Son, b. 1870, Alexander County, North Carolina

From 1850 to 1860, Andrew and Martha Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Andrew W. Stephenson died on December 18, 1869 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  From 1870 to 1880, Martha (Moore) Stephenson was living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Martha (Moore) Stephenson died on March 1, 1892 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Eliza Stephenson married a Mr. Barnes.  Myra (Maude) Stephenson married a Mr. Lackey.  Clementine (Myra?) Stephenson married a Mr. Childers.  Robert Stephenson married Julia Alice Bowles and they had at least one son:  -  J. Paul Stephenson.  Romulus Stephenson died on January 2, 1880 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Jacob Stephenson never married.  Sarah Stephenson never married.  In 1910, Jacob Stephenson and his sister, Sarah Stephenson, were living together in Alexander County, North Carolina.

References:  1)  1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1910 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  3)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JAMES A. PHILO STEPHENSON (71.4.2.3.5) is the son of Andrew Wright Stephenson and Martha Matilda (Moore) Stephenson.  James was born on November 9, 1854 in Alexander County, North Carolina.  In 1880, James Stephenson married Josephine Elvira McLain.  Elvira was born on September 27, 1849 in North Carolina and is the daughter of Fielding McLain and Elizabeth Catherine (Lackey) McLain.  James and Elvira Stephenson were the parents of three children:

     James Stephenson, b. May 13, 1882, Alexander County, North Carolina
     Walter Scott Stephenson (71.4.2.3.5.2), b. July 15, 1884, Alexander Co., N. Car.
     Elizabeth Stephenson, b. February 20, 1889, Alexander County, North Carolina

From 1880 to 1910, James and Elvira Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  James P. Stephenson died on January 12, 1914 and Elvira (Lackey) Stephenson died on February 18, 1930.  Both were buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  James Stephenson (born 1882) died the same day that he was born on May 13, 1882 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Elizabeth Stephenson died as an infant on March 1, 1890 and was buried in the Old Stevenson Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.

References:  1)  1880 and 1910 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  3)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

WALTER SCOTT STEPHENSON (71.4.2.3.5.2) is the son of James Philo Stephenson and Josephine Elvira (McLain) Stephenson.  Walter was born on July 15, 1884 in Alexander County, North Carolina.  On October 11, 1914, Walter Stephenson married Laura Blanche McLain (71.4.5.3.7.3.1).  Laura was born on January 2, 1895 in North Carolina and is the daughter of Charles Avery McLain and Lula Mae McLain.  Walter and Laura Stephenson were the parents of eight children:

     David Rex Stephenson, b. May 1, 1915, North Carolina
     Infant, b. January 12, 1917
     Infant Daughter, b. December 19, 1917
     Dixie George Stephenson, b. August 11, 1921
     Bessie Juanita Stephenson, b. January 26, 1924
     Gates Enos Stephenson, b. April 7, 1930
     Charles Tony Stephenson, b. June 1, 1933
     Walter Jenks Stephenson, b. August 16, 1936

In 1920, Walter and Laura Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Walter S. Stephenson died on December 16, 1953 and Laura (McLain) Stephenson died on July 17, 1985.  Both were buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery in Alexander County, North Carolina.  David R. Stephenson was killed in World War II on May 7, 1942.  He was killed on a destroyer during the Coral Sea battle.  David R. Stephenson was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.  The infant child of Walter and Laura Stephenson (b. January 12, 1917) died the same day that the child was born and was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.  The infant daughter of Walter and Laura Stephenson (b. December 19, 1917) died the same day that the child was born and was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.  Dixie Stephenson died as a child of pneumonia on May 28, 1932 and was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.  Bessie Stephenson married Edward Menis and they have two children:  -  Dennis Menis (died in a hunting accident),  -  Steve Menis (who married a woman named Louise).  Gates Stephenson died in an auto accident on September 2, 1960 and was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.  Charles Stephenson married Virginia Dare Foxe.  Charles Stephenson died on March 28, 1968 of cancer and was buried in the Linney Grove Cemetery.

References:  1)  1920 Census, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JOHN STEVENSON (71.4.3) is the son of James Stevenson, II and Jane (Stevenson) Stevenson.  John was born in 1785 in North Carolina.  John Stephenson married Jane McDonald.  John and Jane Stephenson moved in Indiana.  John and Jane Stephenson were the parents of nine children:

     James Franklin Stephenson (71.4.3.1), b. 1808, North Carolina
     John N. Stephenson (71.4.3.2), b. 1809, North Carolina
     Amos T. Stephenson (71.4.3.3), b. 1811, North Carolina
     Jane Stephenson, b. 1816, North Carolina
     William Stephenson, b. 1816, North Carolina
     Hugh McDonald Stephenson (71.4.3.6), b. 1818, North Carolina
     Elizabeth A. Stephenson, b. 1819
     Cathrine Stephenson, b. 1820
     Hannah Melinda Stephenson, b. 1825

Reference:  1)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

JAMES FRANKLIN STEPHENSON (71.4.3.1) is the son of John Stephenson and Jane (McDonald) Stephenson.  James was born in 1808 in North Carolina.  James Stephenson married Clarissa Allen.  Clarissa was born in 1813 in North Carolina and is the daughter of Robert Allen.  In 1840, James Stephenson and his family were living in Iredell County, North Carolina.  From 1850 to 1870, James and Clarissa Stephenson were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  James was later called Frosty because of his white beard.  James and Clarissa Stephenson were the parents of at least six children:

     Clementine Stephenson, b. July 25, 1832, North Carolina
     Robert Stephenson, b. 1835, North Carolina
     Dorcas A. Stephenson (71.4.3.1.3), b. 1838, North Carolina
     Hester Stephenson, b. 1842, North Carolina
     John A. Stephenson, b. 1847, North Carolina
     James William Stephenson, b. 1849, North Carolina

Clementine Stephenson married W. L. Childrers.  Clementine (Stephenson) Childrers died on September 18, 1886.

References:  1)  1840 Census, Iredell County, North Carolina;  2)  1850, 1860 and 1870 Censuses, Alexander County, North Carolina;  3)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956;  4)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  5)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

DORCAS A. STEPHENSON (71.4.3.1.3) is the daughter of James Franklin Stephenson and Clarissa (Allen) Stephenson.  Dorcas was born in 1838 in North Carolina.  Dorcas Stephenson married Romulus Linney and they were the parents of at least one daughter:

     Isadora Linney, b. 1867, North Carolina

Romulus Linney was a noted statesman.  In 1893, Isadora Linney married James W. Hendren (born 1859, North Carolina) and they had one daughter:  -  Dorcas Hendren, b. 1904, North Carolina.  In 1910, James and Isadora Hendren were living in Alexander County, North Carolina.  Dorcas Hendren lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

References:  1)  1910 Census, Alexander County, North Carolina;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956;  3)  Letter, Paul Springer to Gene Skinner, December, 1957;  4)  Stephenson Manuscript, by Marvin A. McLain, September, 1996

JOHN N. STEPHENSON (71.4.3.2) is the son of John Stephenson and Jane (McDonald) Stephenson.  John was born in 1809 in North Carolina.  John Stephenson was the father at least four children:

     Kesiah M. Stephenson, b. 1833, Indiana
     Margaret J. Stephenson, b. 1835, Indiana
     Mary P. Stephenson, b. 1845, Indiana
     Olive J. Stephenson, b. 1847, Indiana

In 1850, John Stephenson and what appears to be his second wife, Ann D. Stephenson (born 1823 in Ohio), were living in Wabash County, Indiana.  In 1850, John Stephenson was listed as a merchant.

Reference:  1)  1850 Census, Wabash County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

AMOS T. STEPHENSON (71.4.3.3) is the son of John Stephenson and Jane (McDonald) Stephenson.  Amos was born in 1811 in North Carolina.  Amos Stephenson married Priscilla Owen King (born 1824 in Ohio).  In 1850, Amos and Priscilla Stephenson were living in Wabash County, Indiana.  In 1850, Amos was listed a tavern keeper.  Amos and Priscilla Stephenson were the parents of seven children:

     Harriet Stephenson, b. 1843
     Clinton Benton Stephenson (71.4.3.3.2), b. August, 1845, Indiana
     David Howard Stephenson, b. 1848, Indiana
     Adelbert Albert Stephenson (71.4.3.3.4), b. 1852
     Burr Charles Stephenson (71.4.3.3.5), b. January, 1855, Indiana
     Mary Stephenson, b. 1860
     Frank K. Stephenson, b. 1861

Frank Stephenson married Mary Cutler and they had two children:  -  James Albert Stephenson, b. 1897,  -  Eleanor Stephenson, b. 1900.  James A. Stephenson married Maynette Roselle and they have two children:  -  Elizabeth Stephenson, b. 1924, Indiana,  -  Virginia Blair Stephenson, b. 1926, Indiana.  Eleanor Stephenson married Edward L. Peacock and they have three children:  -  John Robert Peacock,  -  Jerome Peacock,  -  Richard Peacock.

References:  1)  1850 Census, Wabash County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

CLINTON BENTON STEPHENSON (71.4.3.3.2) is the son of Amos T. Stephenson and Priscilla Owen (King) Stephenson.  Clinton was born in August, 1845 in Indiana.  Clinton Stephenson married Ada Preston (born September, 1850 in New York).  Clinton and Ada Stephenson were the parents of one child:

     Bertha M. Stephenson, b. July, 1883, New York

In 1900, Clinton and Ada Stephenson were living in St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Bertha Stephenson married Edward M. Roche and they had two children:  -  Vivian Roche, b. Indiana,  -  Preston Roche, b. Indiana.  Vivian Roche married C. S. Ryan and they have one daughter:  -  Yvonne Ryan.  Vivian married a second time to a Mr. Smith.  Preston Roche and his wife, Eleanor Roche, have two children:  -  Stephie Roche, b. 1949, Indiana,  -  Michel Roche, b. 1951, Indiana.

References:  1)  1900 Census, St. Joseph County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

ADELBERT ALBERT STEPHENSON (71.4.3.3.4) is the son of Amos T. Stephenson and Priscilla Owen (King) Stephenson.  Adelbert was born in 1852.  Adelbert Stephenson married Mary Miller and they were the parents of five children:

     Lottie Stephenson
     Edna Stephenson
     Margaret Stephenson
     Stanley James Stephenson
     George Miller Stephenson

Adelbert Stephenson died in 1906.  Edna Stephenson married Roy T. Urquhart and they have one son:  -  Donald S. Urquhart.  Margaret Stephenson married William Sudlow and they have one son:  -  Charles Sudlow.  Margaret married a second time to Hobart Carlile and they have one son:  -  Robert Carlile.  Stanley Stephenson married Erma DeRodee and they have four children:  -  Adelbert Albert Stephenson,  -  Janet Stephenson,  -  Stanley J. Stephenson, Jr.,  -  Mary Louise Stephenson.  George M. Stephenson married Josephine Crabill and they have two children:  -  Lora Anne Stephenson,  -  George Miller Stephenson, Jr.

Reference:  1)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

BURR CHARLES STEPHENSON (71.4.3.3.5) is the son of Amos T. Stephenson and Priscilla Owen (King) Stephenson.  Burr was born in 1855.  Burr C. Stephenson married Florence D. Pridham (born June, 1860, Canada - English).  Burr and Florence Stephenson were the parents of four children:

     Willard L. Stephenson, b. April, 1885, Indiana
     Donald King Stephenson, b. February, 1888, Indiana
     Verne Lindsay Stephenson, b. September, 1894, Michigan
     Florence Stephenson

In 1900, Burr and Florence Stephenson were living in St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Willard Stephenson married Claudine Rufon and they had three children:  -  Eloise Stephenson, b. 1911, Indiana,  -  Florence Stephenson, b. 1915, Indiana,  -  Jeanne Stephenson, b. 1916.  Eloise Stephenson married Harold T. Swartz and they have one son:  -  Stephen Ross Swartz, b. 1952.  Florence Stephenson married George Ridenour.  Jeanne Stephenson married William J. Oswald, Jr. and they have three children:  -  Sherry Diane Oswald, b. 1943,  -  Jon Larry Oswald, b. 1944,  -  James Randolph Oswald, b. 1946.

Donald K. Stephenson married Marie Margaret Clois (born 1890) and they had one son:  -  Donald King Stephenson, Jr., b. 1914, Indiana.  Donald Stephenson, Jr. married Ghislaine La Foussee (born 1916) and they have two children:  -  Donald King Stephenson, III, b. 1946, Indiana,  -  Henri Pierre Stephenson, b. 1949, Indiana.

References:  1)  1900 Census, St. Joseph County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

HUGH McDONALD STEPHENSON (71.4.3.6) is the son of John Stephenson and Jane (McDonald) Stephenson.  Hugh was born in 1818 in North Carolina.  Hugh Stephenson married Marie J. Thomson (born 1825 in Kentucky).  Hugh and Marie Stephenson were the parents of six children:

     Amos Leslie Stephenson, b. 1845, Indiana
     William Hartwell Stephenson (71.4.3.6.2), b. 1849, Indiana
     Ella Stephenson, b. 1851, Wabash County, Indiana
     Joseph Stephenson, b. 1854, Wabash County, Indiana
     Frank M. Stephenson (71.4.3.6.5), b. October, 1860, Wabash County, Indiana
     Rome Stephenson, b. 1865

From 1850 to 1860, Hugh and Marie Stephenson were living in Wabash County, Indiana.  In 1850, Hugh Stephenson was listed as the Sheriff of Wabash County, Indiana.  Ella Stephenson died in 1920.  Rome Stephenson married Ella Maxwell and they have two children:  -  Joseph M. Stephenson,  -  Hugh Robert Stephenson.  Rome Stephenson died in 1954.  Joseph M. Stephenson married Alice Summers.  Joseph Stephenson married a second time to Marjorie Sweet.

References:  1)  1850 and 1860 Censuses, Wabash County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

WILLIAM HARTWELL STEPHENSON (71.4.3.6.2) is the son of Hugh McDonald Stephenson and Marie (Thomson) Stephenson.  William was born in 1849 in Indiana.  William H. Stephenson and his wife, Ella Janet Stephenson (born 1855 in Ohio), were the parents of three children:

     Clara Stephenson, b. 1879, Indiana
     Lulla Stephenson
     Elsie Stephenson

In 1880, William and Ella Stephenson were living in Wabash County, Indiana.  Clara Stephenson married Edward Clark.  Lulla Stephenson married a Mr. Lehman.  Elsie Stephenson married a Mr. Carrick.  Elsie married a second time to a Mr. Wilson.

References:  1)  1880 Census, Wabash County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956

FRANK M. STEPHENSON (71.4.3.6.5) is the son of Hugh McDonald Stephenson and Marie (Thomson) Stephenson.  Frank was born in October, 1860 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Frank M. Stephenson married Sallie Hall (born May, 1869 in Indiana).  Frank and Sallie Stephenson were the parents of two children:

     Calista Stephenson
     Hugh M. Stephenson, b. February, 1897, Indiana

In 1900, Frank and Sallie Stephenson were living in Marion County, Indiana.  Hugh M. Stephenson married Catherine Coonley.

References:  1)  1900 Census, Marion County, Indiana;  2)  Stephenson Sketch, John Stephenson, Louise (Markham) Conway, 1956