Decendents of John Stephenson Sr

187. Nora Beatrice Garris (William Peter Garris¹³², Charity Stephenson⁸⁶, Jenkins⁶², Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 4 Dec 1881 in Hertford County, North Carolina, USA and died on 3 May 1944 in Saint Stephen, Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA at age 62.

General Notes: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/55223205/person/13786134893/facts
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260 F i. Helen B. Copeland was born on 6 Aug 1903 in Hertford County, North Carolina, USA and died on 26 Jan 1995 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA at age 91. {FGID: 84806843}

General Notes: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/48679969/person/372150959615/facts
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188. Joseph Burton Stephenson (Etheldred Jesse(?) Abraham¹³⁷, Jesse⁸⁹, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 24 Dec 1861 in Severn, Northampton County, NC and died on 2 Apr 1944 in Severn, Northampton County, NC at age 82. {FSID: KLJ8-Q53}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Notes for Joseph Burton Stephenson:

Guardian Records:

A list of guardians and wards in Northampton County dated May 19, 1875, shows Rhoda Sherrod as guardian for J. B. Stephenson. See also Estate Records in Notes for Etheldred, Joseph’s father, and in Notes for Lorenzo, Joseph’s uncle.

Estate Records of Etheldred and Lorenzo:

An inventory dated January 27, 1873, states that Rhoda Sherrod, as guardian for Joseph, received from James L. Lassiter $284.77 and 375 acres of land on the Meherrin River, valued at about $1,500, distributed to Joseph as heir either to the estate of his father Etheldred or his uncle Lorenzo. See Estate Records in Notes for Etheldred and Notes for Lorenzo.

Deeds:

1. James A. Parker and wife Julia E. Parker to Joseph B. Stephenson dated January 4, 1883, $800 for 242 acres on the north side of Uriah Vaughan’s mill pond and the south side of the road from Murfreesboro to Boykins Bridge adjoining a corner near Hill Gate, the mill pond, John R. Parker, James A. Parker, James W. Hill, Rhoda Sherrod and others, being part of the Howell Francis tract of land, the property to exclude one acre deeded to R. B. Martin by the Parkers. NH DB 64:309.

2. Richard T. Smith to John W. Hoggard and J. B. Stephenson dated February 29, 1896, $25 for ¼ acre adjoining R. T. Smith, the road from Boykins road to Severn Depot, the road to Swamp Chappel Church and the lands of Parker Bro. & Co.; witnessed by L. W. Smith. NH DB 97:288.

3. Richard T. Smith to John W. Hoggard and J. B. Stephenson dated October 30, 1896, $25 for ¼ acre adjoining W. H. and T. W. Pruden, Hoggard and Stephenson and others, the Baptist Church lot, the road from Boykins road to Severn and the Stone lot; witnessed by L. W. Smith; proved January 5, 1897. NH DB 102:38.

4. George E. Allen and wife Ada Allen to J. B. Stephenson dated October 5, 1903, $230 for 2 acres adjoining Geo. E. Allen and G. W. Pruden, W. H. Pruden, the R & T Railroad and J. B. Stephenson; witnessed by W. H. Pruden; proved November 4, 1903. NH DB 122:170

5. J. H. S. Britt and wife S. E. Britt to J. B. Stephenson dated January 10, 1906, $3,000 for 408 acres known as the Judkins and Bryant farm adjoining Martha Flythe, S. K. Edwards, B. K. White and the Meherrin River; proved July 10, 1906. NH DB 116:339.

6. Roland B. Flythe and wife Virginia May Flythe to Joseph B. Stephenson and Jamie J. White, $4,500 for 94 acres adjoining the road from Boykins to Murfreesboro, Robt. Ricks, Addie Blanche Stanford and M. M. Long (formerly the DeLoatch land), in part the home tract of the late Martha E. Flythe; witnessed by Albert Dunn; proved January 5, 1907. NH DB 135:292.

7. W. W. Wood and wife Rosa B. Wood, of Halifax Co., to J. B. Stephenson and J. J. White dated January 13, 1908, $3,500 for 500 acres known as the J. C. Fleetwood tract adjoining Kinchen Davis, Camp Manufacturing Co.’s Whitehead tract, the road from Galatia Church to Margarettesville, L. Hudson, J. B. Davis and others, excluding for 20 years rights to timber consisting of trees of 10 inches or greater diameter subject to the contract between W. F. Grubbs, deceased, and W. W. Wood dated December 29, 1904; proved March 14, 1909. NH DB 138:287.

8. M. D. L. Harris and wife Mary G. Harris to E. B. Lassiter, J. B. Stephenson and N. J. Joyner, on behalf of the County Board of Education, dated December 5, 1910, $200 for 2/3 acre adjoining Joseph A. Harris, Dr. R. H. Stancell, the late Absolum Harris residence and the road from Dupree’s Cross Roads to Turner Cross Roads; proved January 3, 1911. NH DB 153:230.

9. Deed of trust by Henry Marcus and wife Henrietta Marcus to J. B. Stephenson dated January 3, 1911, a note for $780.20 with 6% interest, payable January 1, 1912, secured by 150 acres known as the Roe land adjoining D. M. Woodard, George T. Fleetwood, John Barnes and the Cabin Branch; witnessed by H. R. Maddrey; proved January 10, 1911. NH DB 153:275.

10. Maris Ricks and wife Winnie Ricks to J. B. Stephenson dated April 27, 1911, $200 for land known as the shop lot adjoining the lot on which Maris Ricks now resides purchased from G. W. Pruden; proved May 3, 1911. NH DB 134:433
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11. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson, J. J. White and wife Lila White, partners trading as Stephenson and White, to Joe Hill dated June 17, 1913, $90 for a ¼ acre house lot in the Town of Severn adjoining Robert Ricks, George W. Pruden, Stephenson and White and Wallace Watson; witnessed by W. J. Beale; proved June 23, 1913. NH DB 161:73.

12. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to J. J. White dated September 16, 1916, $350 for 2 acres adjoining Mrs. J. P. Dardin, N. L. Rochelle, the Roanoke and Tar River Railroad and the public road; witnessed by W. J. Beale; proved September 16, 1916. NH DB 175:392.

13. Joseph W. Weaver, J. B. L. Crocker and J. B. Stephenson, County Board of Education, to R. F. Barnes dated April 2, 1917, $350 for 3/10 acre adjoining the school house, the public road and the W. F. Grubbs estate; signed by J. W. Weaver, Chairman of Board of Education, and J. B. Stephenson; witnessed by P. J. Long, Secretary Board of Education; proved April 23, 1917. NH DB 175:360.

14. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to J. J. White dated October 5, 1917, $100 for a lot adjoining J. J. White, M. L. Smithe and White Street; proved October 5, 1917. NH DB 175:471.

15. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to W. B. Francis dated May 9, 1918, $100 for lot adjoining J. J. White and the railroad; proved May 9, 1918. NH DB 183:57.

16. J. C. Stephenson and wife Ruth Stephenson to J. B. Stephenson dated December 28, 1918, $850 for 95 acres adjoining the late B. D. Stovell, the public road from Murfresboro to the Boykins road, J. B. Mann and the road from J. A. Parker to Pendleton; proved March 29, 1919. NH DB 188:233.

17. J. J. White and wife L. M. White to J. B. Stephenson dated January 3, 1919, $2500 for 57 acres adjoining J. N. Maddrey, M. M. Long, Mrs. J. D. Standford and B. D. Ricks; proved January 9, 1919. NH DB 183:232.

18. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to J. J. White dated March 29, 1919, $2,500 for 40 acres adjoining Mrs. J. T. Stanford, M. M. Long, the public road from Murfreesboro to Boykins and J. B. Stephenson; proved March 29, 1919. NH DB 183:275.

19. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to J. J. White dated April 30, 1919, $225 for land to be used for a street; proved March 7, 1921. NH DB 183:408.

20. J. J. White and wife L. M. White to J. B. Stephenson dated June 23, 1919, $400 for a lot known as the Jim Boon lot adjoining Watson Bros., Joe Hill, the railroad land and W. H. Pruden; proved June 27, 1919. NH DB 183:261.

21. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to J. J. White dated June 23, 1919, $500 for a lot known as the old Pruden lot adjoining G. W. Pruden, the street from Watson Bros. store to the Boykins-Conway road, the street from the Baptist Church and the street from Watson Bros.; proved June 25, 1919. NH DB 183:277.

22. J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to M. T. Smith dated December 8, 1919, $1,000 for a lot in the Town of Severn known as the James Boone lot adjoining D. W. Watson, R. D. Ricks, Watson Bros., the canal, the lane belonging to the Ben Kirkland lot and the railroad; proved December 8, 1919. NH DB 183:363.

23. Allen Branch and wife Annie Branch to J. B. Stephenson dated January 22, 1920, $900 for land adjoining W. R. Barnes, Stancel and C. E. Mann, being the same parcel of land deeded by J. B. Stephenson and wife Nannie Stephenson to Allen Branch on December 9, 1918; proved February 10, 1920. NH DB 183:425.

24. E. O. Askew and Carole E. Askew to J. B. Stephenson dated January 6, 1927, $6,000 for part of the Francis tract adjoining W. C. Parker, J. B. Stephenson, the public road from W. C. Parker to Pendleton and Kirby Creek, being the same land conveyed by J. B. Stephenson and wife to E. O. Askew; proved January 6, 1927. NH DB 206:539. [The earlier conveyance referred to may have been as security for indebtedness. See also item 23 above.]

Will dated February 10, 1931 (proved April 25, 1944) (NH WB 11:128) [spelling as in the original]:

“I J. B. Stephenson realizing the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament thereby revoking all former wills by me made.
Item 1. That my executor hereinafter named shall provide for my body a cheap burial and pay all my just debts.
Item 2. I give to my wife Nannie C. Stephenson all my property both real and personal to be used by her as she may deem best for the support and education of my children not all ready through school. That she may sell any of the property as may be needed for the support [sic] of herself and the children as long as she lives. If at her death there should remain any of my property it shall be equally divided between all of my children share and share alike. I hereby constitute and appoint my wife Nannie C. Stephenson my executrix without bond to execute this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning of the same.
Signed sealed and declared by me to be my last will and testament.
This 10th day of February 1931

J. B. Stephenson
Signed sealed and declaired by J. B. Stephenson to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at this request and in his presence do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto
A. M. Fleetwood
WITNESSES
H. G. Barnes”

Census Records:

1. 1870 Federal Census (page 567): John Parker-John, age 34, farmer; Mary, 27, keeping house; Joseph Stephenson, age 7; James Bryant, age 19 (black), farm laborer; Harriet Bryant, age 50 (black); Tuck Bryant, age 12 (black female); Manda Bryant, age 8 (black female); Edith Bryant, age 17 (black), farm laborer.

2. 1880 Federal Census (p. 411): Rhoda Sherrod-Rhoda, age 64, keeping house; Joseph B. Stephenson, age 18, grandson, farmer; Nancy Long, age 60.

3. 1900 Federal Census (p. ): Joseph B. Stephenson-Joseph B., age 38, farmer; Fanny M., age 39; Jesse C., age 14; Evelyn C., age 12; Gladis, age 10; Claude M., age 8; John B., age 5; Andrew (black male), age 23, hired man.

4. 1910 Federal Census

5. 1920 Federal Census (p. 7038): Joseph B. Stephenson-Joseph B., age 55 [sic], president, bank; Nanny C., age 42; Abram C., age 11; Claude, age 28; John B., age 25, clerk, grocery store; Ardel M., age 4; James L., age 6; Raymond W., age 4-7/12.

6. 1930 Federal Census (p. 1651): Joseph B. Stephenson-Joseph B., age 67, general farming; Nanny C., age 51 [sic]; John B., age 33, merchant, grocery store; Ardell M., age 19; James L., age 16; Raymond W., age 14; Robert H., age 9; Virginia Joyner (negro female), age 19 servant.

Joseph Burton was a farmer, businessman and civic and church leader in Northampton County and his home town of Severn. In addition to farming, he operated a general merchandise store and helped organize the Bank of Severn, serving as its president until it was closed during the Depression. His only formal education was at the Buckhorn Academy in Murfreesboro. Nevertheless, he helped establish the public school system in Northampton County.

He also was a founder of the Methodist Church in Severn, which originally had been known as Providence or Northampton Chapel located east of Severn 4 miles from Murfreesboro between Cross Lox and Ramsay’s Mill. During his life he served in every official lay capacity as a member of the church. He was a Bible scholar and taught the adult Sunday school class without notes.

Joseph Burton was a Democrat and served as representative for Northampton County in the North Carolina House of Representative for three terms, 1913, 1919-1920, and 1929. He was also a Justice of the Peace from age 21 until his death and, in that capacity, married many people in the county. He was County Assessor in 1911.

He was a Master Mason and served as Master, Secretary and Chaplain of Pendleton Lodge # 524. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and Odd Fellows.
NH Bicentennial History, pp. 9, 29 and 174-174.

More About Joseph Burton Stephenson:
Burial: Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina

More About Fannie Mae Hoggard:
Burial: Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina

More About Joseph Stephenson and Fannie Hoggard:
Marriage: 1885

More About Nancy L. Clements:
Burial; Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina

More About Joseph Stephenson and Nancy Clements:
Marriage: February 9, 1905

Joseph married Fannie Mae Hoggard, daughter of John N. Hoggard, in 1885. Fannie was born on 25 May 1861 in Severn, Northampton County, NC and died on 5 Dec 1903 in Severn, Northampton County, NC at age 42.

262 F ii. Evelyn Claire Stephenson was born on 15 Jun 1887, died on 20 Nov 1902 at age 15, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina.

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

264 F iv. Claude Mae Stephenson was born on 24 Jan 1891 and died in 1980 at age 89.

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

+ 265 M v. John Bailey Stephenson was born on 1 Sep 1894, died on 2 Aug 1966 in Northampton County, North Carolina at age 71, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina.

Joseph next married Nancy Clements, daughter of William Clements and Anne Moring, on 9 Feb 1905. Nancy was born on 27 Jun 1877 in Raleigh, Wake County, NC and died on 15 May 1973 in Durham, North Carolina at age 95.

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

266 M i. William Burton Stephenson was born on 29 Apr 1906, died on 7 Nov 1918 in Northampton County, North Carolina at age 12, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina.

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

+ 267 M ii. Abram Clements Stephenson was born on 21 Sep 1908 in Severn, Northampton County, NC, died 1 Jan 1983 or 1984 in Red Springs, Robeson County, NC or Durham, NC at age 74, and was buried in Red Springs Cemetery, Red Springs, North Carolina. {FSID: LDH9-Q16}

+ 268 M iii. Ardell Moring Stephenson was born on 31 Jul 1910 in Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 11 Jun 1978 in Charlotte, , North Carolina, USA at age 67, and was buried in Sharon Memoral Park and Crematory, Charlotte, , North Carolina, USA.

269 M iv. James Lyndon Stephenson was born on 17 Sep 1913 in Northampton County, North Carolina, died on 24 Oct 1949 in Northampton County, North Carolina at age 36, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina.

General Notes: The finformation was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Burial Severn Cemetery, North Carolina

+ 270 M v. Raymond Worth Stephenson was born on 17 Jun 1915 in Northampton County, North Carolina, died 24 Oct 1949 or Feb 12, 1957 in Northampton County, North Carolina, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina.

+ 271 M vi. Robert Hugh Stephenson was born on 21 Jun 1920 in Northampton County, North Carolina, died on 2 Dec 1968 in Davie County, North Carolina at age 48, and was buried in Lexington, North Carolina.

189. Jesse Clyde Stephenson (Etheldred Jesse(?) Abraham¹³⁷, Jesse⁸⁹, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹).

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

198. Charles Thomas Woodard (Mary Jane Stephenson¹³⁹, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1862 and died in 1908 in Severn, Northampton County, NC at age 46. {FSID: LZNN-Q74}

Charles married Ada Augustus Stephenson, daughter of Augustus H. Stephenson and Virginia A. Britt, on 2 Mar 1885 in Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. Ada was born on 8 Apr 1864 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA and died on 29 Dec 1937 in Jackson, Northamption County, North Ccarolina, USA at age 73. {FSID: LZNN-Q7C}

+ 276 M i. Roy Thomas Woodard was born on 29 Jun 1887 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA and died on 28 Nov 1950 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA at age 63.

Aubrey married Beatrice Maurine Boothe, daughter of George Thomas Boothe and Ella Jane Taller, on 25 Dec 1919 in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. Beatrice was born on 10 Nov 1896 in Branchville, Southampton, Virginia, USA, died on 30 Dec 1990 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA at age 94, and was buried in Town of Conway Cemetery, Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 40253740}

201. Julian (Junnie) White (Rhoda (Rhodie) F. Stephenson¹⁴⁰, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹).

202. Rufus White (Rhoda (Rhodie) F. Stephenson¹⁴⁰, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹).

203. Lillie Louise Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1867. {FSID: KC18-3QB}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth and death dates came from Alan.

208. Cecil Eugene Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 13 Nov 1877.

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth date came from Alan.

209. William Harry Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 24 Jul 1879. {FSID: L6PP-LBS}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth date came from Alan.

William married Emma J. Lee. Emma was born on 22 Aug 1877 and died on 24 Apr 1961 at age 83.

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth and death dates came from Alan.

General Notes: The information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

211. Jesse Paul Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 25 Jul 1882, died on 25 Apr 1966 in Petersburg, Norfolk County, Virginia, USA at age 83, and was buried in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia, USA. {FSID: L6PP-L1Y, FGID: 70768577}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth date came from Alan.

Jesse married Florance Ayers. Florance was born on 8 Aug 1883 and died on 12 Jun 1980 at age 96.

+ 294 F i. Helen Stephenson was born on 15 Apr 1913 in Petersburg, Norfolk County, Virginia, USA and died on 17 Aug 2014 at age 101. {FSID: LC5X-KYC}

212. Mary Elizabeth Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 2 Apr 1884. {FSID: L6PP-VRR}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth date came from Alan.

214. Clara Belle Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹). {FSID: L6PP-G92}

215. Hugh Pete Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 12 May 1889 in North Carolina, USA, died on 7 Oct 1918 in Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA at age 29, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. {FSID: 9KL9-41Z, FGID: 38104313}

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

This Birth date came from Alan--July 12, 1889--this is different than Find A Grave.

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In the autobiography of Gilbert T Stephenson he indicates that Hugh Pete Stephenson died in the flu epidemic of 1918, page 194.

Hugh married Bertha Christian. Bertha was born on 15 Jun 1884 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA, died on 8 Mar 1966 in Alexandria, Virginia, USA at age 81, and was buried in Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA. {FSID: 9KL9-41Y, FGID: 49690463}

+ 298 F i. Barbette Christian Stephenson was born on 24 Oct 1916 in Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA, died on 13 Jun 2007 in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA at age 90, and was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA. {FGID: 27282058}

216. Bernie Newsome Stephenson (David Newsome "Mack"¹⁴⁴, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 21 Jan 1891 and died on 12 Dec 1949 at age 58.

General Notes: The following information was provided by Alan C. Stephenson, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, March 25, 2010:

Birth and death dates came from Alan.

218. Fannie Belle Sykes (Cordella A. Stephenson¹⁴⁵, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 1 Sep 1868 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 27 Jan 1945 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 76, and was buried in Town of Conway Cemetery, Conway, Northampto. {FGID: 81780092}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Town of Conway Cemetery
Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Area A:Plot 069:Position 8
Memorial ID 81780092

Conway \emdash Mrs. Fannie Belle Boone died suddenly at her home here on Saturday night. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Sykes of Conway and a member of the Conway Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Milton Flythe of Conway and Mrs. Joe Lassiter Flythe of Raleigh; two sons, Dr. L. M. Futrell of Murfreesboro and Dr. Matt Futrell of Emporia, VA; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Porter of Severn; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Monday from the Conway Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lonnie Sasser officiating, assisted by the Rev. L. C. Brothers and the Rev. R. C. Stephens of Franklin, VA. Interment will be in the family cemetery here.
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Fannie married Dr. Magnus H. Futrell in 1888. Magnus was born on 5 Sep 1858 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 24 May 1905 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 46, and was buried in Town of Conway Cemetery, Conway, Northampto. {FGID: 81780091}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Town of Conway Cemetery
Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Area A:Plot 069:Position 7
Memorial ID 8178009

Son of Matthias Futrell & Mildred Elizabeth Miller; 1st wife Clara L Edwards; 2nd wife Fannie Belle Sykes.

NOTE: Grave moved from original burial location Rt 35 S approximately 1.2 miles south of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery headed towards Town of Conway to Conway Cemetery, Spring 2009 by direction of Mildred Futrell Lackey and Margaret Futrell DeLoatch, descendants of Magnus Futrell.

Bio by: Dot Harcum
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301 F i. Helen Maye Futrell was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 15 Apr 1967 in Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA at age 78, and was buried in Town of Conway Cemetery, Conway, Northampto. {FGID: 40198466}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Town of Conway Cemetery
Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Area A:Plot 069:Position 3
Memorial ID 40198466

CONWAY \emdash Funeral services were scheduled for 3 pm Monday at the Conway Methodist Church for Mrs. Milton Flythe, 78, a long-tirne resident who died early Saturday in Portsmouth, VA. Mrs. Flythe was the mother of Mrs. Perry T. Bryant of Rocky Mount.

In charge of the funeral will be the Rev. R. L. Baldridge, Mrs. Flythe's pastor, assisted by the Rev. Ed Earnhardt of Durham and the Rev. Mr. Tisdale. Burial will be in Conway cemetery.

Although a native of Conway, Mrs. Flythe. who had suffered a stroke several years ago, had been living for the last five years with a daughter in Portsmouth. Mrs. Flythe was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Magnus Thomas Futrell of Conway. Her husband, Milton Flythe, died in 1959.

Mrs. Flythe was a charter member of the Conway Methodist Church, where she had served as pianist for many years. She also was a member of the Conway Book Club.

Survivors include five sons, Edwin of Raleigh, Lokie Milton of Portsmouth, Tom of Seaboard and James and Matt both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; three daughters, Mrs. Frances F. Bryant of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Jane Liverman of Silver Springs, MD and Mrs. Fanny F. Long of Portsmouth; a brother, Dr. Matt Futrell of Emporia, VA; a sister, Mrs. Ida Futrell Flythe of Raleigh; and 14 grandchildren.

Bio by: ricktech
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Helen married Milton Flythe. Milton was born on 14 Apr 1884 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 6 Apr 1959 in Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA at age 74, and was buried in Town of Conway Cemetery, Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 40198697}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Town of Conway Cemetery
Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Area A:Plot 069:Position 2
Memorial ID 40198697
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302 F ii. Elizabeth Cordelia Futrell was born in 1890 and died in 1899 at age 9.

303 M iii. Lokie Melton Futrell was born in 1892 and died in 1963 at age 71.

219. Mary E. "Mollie" Sykes (Cordella A. Stephenson¹⁴⁵, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1871 and died in 1934 at age 63.

General Notes: This information was provided to my by Ed Barnes:

U.S. Census:
1900: Northampton County - Kirby Township - Pendleton: Mary Stephenson 29, July 1870, Carrie Harris 7, Feb 1893, Dau, Viola Stephenson 4, mar 1896, Jesse P. Stephenson 18, June 1882, Boarder.
1910: James Burgess, Mollie Burgess, Carrie Harris, Stepdaughter, Viloa Stephenson, 12. (nearly illegible)
1920: James M. Burgess 40, Mollie E. Burgess 49, Carrie(?) Harris 26, S-d, Viola Stephenson 22, S-d.

Marriage Index:
Stephen A. Harris 28, to Millie Sykes 21 on December 1, 1891.
Robert k. Stephenson 27, to Mollie E. Harris on december 26, 1895.
J. M. Burgess 30, to M. E. Stephenson on February 17, 1909.

Church: Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Records, Pendleton: Book 2, Robert K. Stephenson Baptized 1882 (Notation-dead), Mollie E. Sykes-Harris-Stephenson (Sykes and Harris struck through) Baptized 1884. Book 3 - Mollie Stephenson, Daughter of W. P. Sykes; Carrie Belle Harris Grandaughter of W. P. Sykes.

Real Estate Transactions:
Northampton County, NC, Deed Book 105, page 264, dated November 21, 1898, Mary Jany Woodard and Starkey S. Woodard to Mollie E. Stephenson, all of Northampton County......for $75.00......containing one acre and adjoining the lands of Roanoke and Tar Railroad and fMarry Jane Woodard, beginning at the street near the front of Stephenson and Sykes house now occupied by W. T. Lee, thence a square line from said street to a stake in the field, thence to sixty two yards to right-of-way on the R. & T. Railroad, thence up Railroad right of way to street in front of T. B. Stephenson's storehouse thence sixty yards to the first station.......signed by Marry J. Woodard and S. S. Woodard......attested byK. R. Maddrey......registered December 12, 1898. Note: Location is the last lot on the right as you proceed from the church to where the railroad crosses the road at Pendleton House. House is still standing in year 2000.

General Notes: This information was provided to my by Ed Barnes:

Children: None

Mary next married Robert K. Stephenson on 26 Dec 1895. Robert was born in 1868 and died about 1898 about age 30.

305 F i. Viola Stephenson was born on 29 Apr 1896 and died on 30 Apr 1976 at age 80.

General Notes: This information was provided to my by Ed Barnes:

Children: None

Marriage license:
Applied for on Novermber 12, 1958. James Rossie Layton of Pendleton, age 47 son of June layton and Ella Layton, both dead, residence not given and Viola Stephenson age 57, daughter of Bob Stephenson and Mollie Stephenson, both dead, residence not given. Married on November 15, 1958 by Reverend randolph Phillips at Roberts Chapel Church, Pendleton. Witness: R. C. Stephenson, James W. Jenkins, Mrs. E. J. Burgess.

Death Certificate:
Viola Stephenson Layton, age 80, born April 29, 1896 resident of Pendleton, Northampton County, father-Bob Stephenson, mother - Mollie Sykes. Died on April 30, 1976, cause heart attack - Dr. J. A. Fleetwood, Jr. , Conway. Buried at Roberts Chapel Church Cemetery, Pendleton. Funeral by Bridgers Funeral Home, Conway, NC. Informant- Mr. Rossie Layton.

Other:
Summary of a conversation with Martha Lou Stephenson on January 25, 2000. Martha Lou was raised in pendleton as a child, left and has returned to live near Pendleton: She remembers both Viola and her sister, Carrie Harris. She describes Viola Stephenson as being very smart, musically talented, somewhat eccentric, short of statute, plump and rather dumpy, and had a disability which caused her to limp. Viola sweemed to have sufficient income to be well dressed and to drive a large up to date car. She was the organist at Roberts Chapel Baptist Church for years and gave private piano lessons in her home. In fact Martha Lou took piano lessons from her and remembers that Viola and her sister, Carrie, had lots of extremely fine antique furniture in their home. Viola belonged to the Music Club and was an avid and smart bridge player. She was well liked and well known in the community and her church. Carrie did not seem to be as smart as Viola and followed Viola's lead. Late in her life, Viola married a man named, Rossie Layton, who was not from the area. Carrie in turn married a friend of Rossie Layton. As a part of Roberts Chapel's one hundred and fify year celebration, the Church made improvements to the cemetery and made a census of the graves. They were not able to find Viola's grave nor Carrie's. They could not remember whether she was buried there or at home. Martha thinks that they are probably buried in the cemetery and not having any close relatives other than their new husbands, no marker was ever bought.

222. Reuben A. Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹).

224. Lewter Norfleet Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 11 Nov 1877 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA, died on 2 May 1965 in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, USA at age 87, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery, Sec 47, Lot 34. {FGID: 142346176}

Lewter married Fannye Jones. Fannye was born 113 Nov 890, died on 17 Dec 1975 in Rocky Mount, Nash & Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina, USA, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery, Sec 47, Lot 34. {FGID: 156835712}

307 M i. Rev Marion Osborne Stephenson was born on 18 Nov 1910 in Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia, USA, died on 11 Feb 2000 in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, USA at age 89, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery, Sec 47, Lot 34. {FGID: 155060725}

General Notes: Find A Grave--
The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)- Friday, February 25, 2000

WASHINGTON, NC- The Reverend Marion O. Stephenson died on February 11, 2000.

A private burial took place in Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount on February 13, 2000.

Mr. Stephenson was born in Lawrenceville, VA on November 18, 1910. After graduating from public schools in Rocky Mount, he earned a B.A. Degree at Duke U., attended Boston U. School of Theology, and earned a Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Duke U. Divinity School. In 1934 he was ordained a Methodist Minister and became a life-long member of the NC Conference of the Methodist Church.

He was called to active duty as a chaplain in WWII. After 23 years on the Chaplaincy, he retired with the rank of Captain, and resumed serving churches in eastern N.C. including Edenton Street Methodist until he reached the churches maximum age of retirement. He and his wife then made their home in Washington, N.C.

Mr. Stephenson is survived by his wife Hazel Cline Stephenson; a son James and his wife Nannette; and two grandchildren, Jace and Julie.

Memorials will be the memories of his relatives and friends.

Marion married Hazel Cline. Hazel was born on 5 Apr 1918 in Middlebourne, Tyler County, West Virginia, USA, died on 16 Apr 2006 in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, USA at age 88, and was buried in Rocky Mount, Nash & Edgecombe Counties, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 155061883}

General Notes: Find A Grave--
Although her obit states she was born in Oklahoma she was born in West Virginia. She lived in Oklahoma as a child.

The News & Observer(Raleigh, NC)- Tuesday, April 18, 2006

WASHINGTON-Mrs. Hazel Cline Stephenson, 88, died Easter Sunday April 16, 2006 at Ridgewood Manor.

A private graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday April 18, 2006 at Pine View Cemetery in Rocky Mount, and will be conducted by Rev. Milton Mann.

Mrs. Stephenson was born in Oklahoma on April 5, 1918, daughter of the late Isaiah Cline and Hazel Dell Warner Cline. She was an accomplished pianist and painter. She worked various jobs from New York City to Bermuda.

On April 13, 1944 she married Rev. Marion O. Stephenson. They were married for 56 years when God called him home.

She was a devoted member of the Methodist church and dedicated wife of a Navy chaplain.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Julia Nicole Stephenson and daughter-in-law, Nannette Stephenson Garrett, both of Washington.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to: Louisburg College.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stephenson family.

Lewter next married Emma B. Garriss. Emma was born on 1 Aug 1884 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA and died on 14 Nov 1907 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA at age 23. {FGID: 117596296}

General Notes: Find A Grave--
Emma was a daughter of John Thomas Hill Garriss & Martha Ann Elizabeth "Eliza" Coggins. She married Lewter Norfleet Stephenson Nov 22, 1905 at the home of her mother. Emma's name on the marriage license was Emma B Garriss. (No record has been located with a middle name for her.)

Grave marked:
Emma Garriss
Wife of L N Stephenson
Aug 1, 1884
Dec 14, 1907

Buried in Section 2 (center)
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225. Rufus Arthur Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 26 Feb 1879 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 27 Mar 1967 in Sumter County, South Carolina, USA at age 88, and was buried in Sumter Cemetery. {FGID: 115894015}

Rufus married Lois Alethea Reardon. Lois was born on 27 Jul 1895 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA, died on 17 Nov 1982 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA at age 87, and was buried in Sumter Cemetery. {FGID: 115894132}

308 F i. Lois Alethea Stephenson was born on 5 Sep 1923 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA, died on 22 May 1927 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA at age 3, and was buried in Sumter Cemetery. {FGID: 115894229}

309 F ii. Bette Stephenson was born on 5 Sep 1923 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA, died on 4 Sep 1994 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA at age 70, and was buried in Sumter Cemetery. {FGID: 115930593}

General Notes: Find A Grave--
Twin sister to Lois Alethea Stephenson who died in childhood.

226. Eddie Lennox Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 10 Apr 1881, died on 19 Nov 1937 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 56, and was buried in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118355}

General Notes: Find A Gravve--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section D: Plot 01: Position 05
Memorial ID 92118355
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Eddie married Ella Kerans. Ella was born in May 1886, died in 1949 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 63, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northanpton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118358}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section D: Plot 01: Position 06
Memorial ID 92118358
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+ 310 F i. Mary Elizabeth Stephenson was born on 10 May 1908, died on 1 Mar 2000 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 91, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118331}

311 F ii. Carson K. Stephenson was born on 25 Apr 1920 in Bertie County, North Carolina, USA, died on 28 Jan 2011 in Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, USA at age 90, and was buried in Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery. {FGID: 90368070}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery
Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 90368070

Carson Stephenson Robertson, 90, of 104 Main Street, died Friday evening January 28, 2011. She was born April 25, 1920 in Bertie County to the late Eddie Stephenson and Ella Kearns Stephenson. Carson was a retired bookkeeper, having worked in the medical office field. As long as her health permitted she was an active member of Knightdale Baptist Church.

Burial: New Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery, Mailman Road, Knightdale, NC 27545

Surviving:
Sons: George E. "Butch" Robertson, IV and wife, Teresa of Knightdale; Charles B. "Chuck" Robertson and wife, Jackie of Knightdale; Grandchildren: Daniel B. Robertson, Katie R. Terry, Haley Lynch and Kori Robertson; Great-Grandchildren: Isabel Robertson and Liam Robertson; Nephew: Stephen Outterbridge

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Everette Robertson, III and her sister, Elizabeth Outterbridge.

L Harold Poole Funeral Service, Jauary 31, 2011
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Carson married Sgt. George Robertson III. George was born on 24 Jan 1923 in Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, USA, died on 26 Aug 1997 in North Carolina, USA at age 74, and was buried in Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery. {FGID: 131530281}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Knightdale Baptist Church Cemetery
Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 131530281
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227. William Maddrey Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 28 Oct 1885, died on 11 May 1972 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 86, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: M4TP-17Q, FGID: 92118381}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 02: Position 03
Memorial ID 92118381
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William married Genola Ward. Genola was born on 16 Jun 1889, died on 16 Sep 1989 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 100, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118361}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 02: Position 04
Memorial ID 92118361
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+ 312 F i. Foy Stephenson was born on 15 Feb 1922, died on 3 Sep 1999 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 77, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118242}

William next married Gladys Stephenson. Gladys was born on 5 Sep 1889, died on 25 Mar 1916 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA at age 26, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 175136791}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Severn Cemetery
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 175136791

Gladys was a daughter of Joseph Burton Stephenson & Fannie May Hoggard. She married William Maddrey "Capt Will" Stephenson and they were the parents of 2 known children: Randolph Clair & Fannie May.

Gladys is buried with her mother and father in Severn Cemetery and her husband is buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with his 2nd wife, Genola Ward Stephenson.
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313 M i. Randolph Clair Stephenson was born on 18 Jan 1911 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 14 Aug 1968 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 57, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118370}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 02: Position 01
Memorial ID 92118370

PENDLETON \emdash Randolph Clair Stephenson, 57, died Wednesday in his home after a brief illness. A native of Northampton County, he was a son of "Capt. Will" M. Stephenson and the late Mrs. Gladys Stephenson. He was a member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Genola Ward Stephenson of Pendleton; and a sister, Mrs. Foy Stephenson Faucette of Raleigh.

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Ernest Poston, pastor; the Rev. Randolph Phillips, a former pastor; and the Rev. Marion Stephenson of Battleboro. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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314 F ii. Fannie May Stephenson was born on 25 May 1913 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA, died on 26 Sep 1915 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA at age 2, and was buried in Severn Cemetery, Severn, North Carolina. {FGID: 184332004}

General Notes: Find A Grave--
Severn Cemetery
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 184332004

Fannie was a daughter of William Maddrey Stephenson and his 1st wife Gladys Stephenson (Stephenson).

Fannie May Stephenson in the North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976
Name: Fannie May Stephenson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 0
Birth Date: 25 May 1915
Birth Place: Pendleton
Death Date: 26 Sep 1915
Death Place: Kirby; Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA
Father: W M Stephenson
Mother: Gladys Stephenson

Death Certificate indicated Fannie was born May 25, 1915, age 2 years 4 months 1 day, died Sept 26, 1915, born Pendleton, both parents born NC, informant Mrs Vernon Hoggard of Severn, buried Severn. Died from diptheria, buried 9-27-15.

NOTE: Grave marker had year of birth as 1913. If she was 2 years old, her year of birth HAD to have been 1913.

On one of my cemetery visitations recording info from the stones, her grave was marked with full name, date of birth & death and dau of W M & Gladys Stephenson.

Unfortunately, I did not take a pic of her marker.
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228. Martha C. "Mattie" Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 23 Feb 1889, died on 19 Aug 1985 at age 96, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118284}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section B: Plot 54: Position 04
Memorial ID 92118284
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Martha married Charles "Charlie" Wingate Johnson. Charles was born on 24 May 1884, died on 17 May 1961 at age 76, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118280}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section B: Plot 54: Position 03
Memorial ID 92118280
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+ 316 F ii. Elizabeth "Lib" Johnson was born on 15 Dec 1916 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, USA, died on 27 Sep 2012 in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, USA at age 95, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Park. {FSID: MJD4-LPY, FGID: 98005193}

230. Thomas Rufus Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1893.

231. Wiley Cleveland Stephenson (Arthur Elias "Coon"¹⁴⁶, Abraham⁹⁰, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 1 Nov 1896 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 30 Jul 1964 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA at age 67, and was buried in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118380}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 12: Position 07
Memorial ID 92118380

PENDLETON \emdash Funeral services for Wiley C. Stephenson, 67, who died Thursday, were conducted Saturday at 2 pm at Roberts Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Randolph Phillips, pastor. Burial was in the church cemetery.

He was the husband of Mrs. Martha Vinson Stephenson and a member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church. He was a farmer.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Edith S. Simpson of Raleigh and Mrs. Martha S. Clark of Texas; two sons, Earl F. Stephenson of Florence, SC, and Wiley C. Stephenson Jr. of Raleigh; two sisters, Mrs. Mattle S. Johnson of Fayetteville, NC and Mrs. Lizzie S. Fleming of Raleigh; four brothers, William M. Stephenson of Pendleton, Lewter N. of Rocky Mount, Rufus A. of Sumter, SC, and Reuben T. Stephenson of Raleigh; and eight grandchildren.
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Wiley married Martha Wells Vinson. Martha was born on 23 Jul 1901 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA, died on 5 Nov 1981 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 80, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118367}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 12: Position 08
Memorial ID 92118367

PENDLETON \emdash Mrs. Martha Wells Vinson Stephenson, 80, died Thursday in her home. A funeral was held Saturday in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church by the Revs. Randolph Phillips and Bronn Oliver. Burial was in the church cemetery. A native of Northampton County, she was the widow of Wiley C. Stephenson Sr. She was a member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William S. Clarke and Mrs. William H. Simpson; two sons, Earl F. Stephenson and Wiley C. Stephenson, Jr., both of Raleigh; a sister, Mrs. Judith Davis of Conway; and seven grandchildren.
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321 M iii. Earl Fleetwood Stephenson was born on 26 Sep 1924 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 27 Dec 2000 in Henrico, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 76, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 92118354}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 12: Position 06
Memorial ID 92118354

HENRICO \emdash Earl Fleetwood Stephenson, 76, a native of Pendleton, died December 27, 2000, at his home in Lake Gaston. A funeral will be conducted at 1 pm Saturday in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church, Pendloton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Stephenson was a World War II veteran, having participated in the D-Day invasion and later earning the rank of Second Lieutenant. He also worked for Carolina Power & Light, retiring as a vice-president after 37 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Raleigh and James Square Baptist Church, Lake Gaston area.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Wallis Stephenson; two daughters, Martha S. Grady of Boone, NC and Carla S. Robison of Atlanta, GA; a son, Russell Stephenson of Wake Forest; two sisters, Edith S. Simpson of Raleigh and Martha Lou Stephenson of Pendleton; and five grandchildren.
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322 F iv. Martha Lou Stephenson was born on 10 Sep 1928 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 6 Mar 2014 in Pendlelton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 85, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: KLQD-PPW, FGID: 126113770}

General Notes: Find A Grave--

Roberts Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Section A: Plot 12: Position 01
Memorial ID 126113770

PENDLETON \emdash Martha Lou Stephenson, a rare and formidable Southern woman who loved any excuse to be outdoors, died March 6 at her home in Pendleton. She was 85.

A wildly entertaining storyteller, Martha Lou majored in English at Meredith College and remained an avid reader who appreciated a well-turned phrase. She was an exceptional gardener, refinisher of furniture and scavenger of junk-store treasures. She also played a mean game of Scrabble, made cussing sound like poetry and spoke a special language with animals.

And throughout the highs and lows of her life, she remained a loving mother who indulged her children's passions and treated each of their minor achievements as a major triumph.

The youngest of four children, Martha Lou was born and reared in Pendleton, where she refused to sit still long enough to play dolls with her sister. No sooner had the doll house been set up than she ran outside to help her father with chores, a parade of dogs and cats at her heels.

Blessed with long limbs and boundless energy, she was a standout basketball player at Severn High School.

As an undergraduate at Meredith, she became a disciple of Dr. Norma Rose, joined the Colton English Club, served on the newspaper staff of the Twig and played varsity softball and varsity basketball.

Following her graduation in 1950, Martha Lou worked at the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh and wrote copy for WPTF radio station.

More than three decades of married life took her to Las Vegas; Mt. Clemens, MI, Birchington-on-Sea, England; Ramstein, Germany; Sherman, Texas; Goldsboro, NC; Goose Bay, Labrador; Austin, TX; and Oxon Hill, MD. But the only place Martha Lou truly called home was Pendleton, where she returned in 1985 for the remaining 29 years of her life.

In this latter phase of life, she threw her energies into renovating a 19th century farmhouse, infusing its interior with vibrant splashes of color and singular furnishings. But she spent more time in her yard than in her living room, mowing the lawn, pulling up weeds, pruning trees, tending to her rose garden and only rarely sitting down to survey the fruits of her labor.

Martha Lou also served on the Northampton County Board of Elections and was a member of Roberts Chapel Baptist Church.

She is survived by son William S. Clarke III and son-in-law Douglas J. Martin of New York, NY; daughter Elizabeth S. Clarke of Washington, DC; sister Edith S. Simpson of Raleigh; sister-in-law Ann Stephenson of Henrico, NC; nieces, Martha Stephenson of Radford, Va. and Carla Robinson of Atlanta; nephews Steve Simpson of Raleigh and Russell Stephenson of Wake Forest; and former husband William S. Clarke Jr. of Raleigh.

The service will be held at Roberts Chapel Baptist Church in Pendleton Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by visitation.
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232. James Berry Stephenson (Nathaniel James¹⁵¹, Littleberry⁹⁸, Arthur⁶³, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1873 and died in 1947 at age 74.

323 M i. James Frederich Calvin Stephenson was born in 1911 and died in 1984 at age 73.

234. Bessie (Bess) Viola Tarkington (Elizabeth (Bessie) Moore Stephenson¹⁷³, Charles Hosie¹¹², Charles⁶⁵, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 23 Oct 1891 in Winton, North Carolina, USA and died on 11 Jan 1982 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA at age 90.

General Notes: From Robert Lee Bowling, Jr. information December 2018

Lodwick had a child named Caroline by a prior marriage. Bessie and Lodwick had one child.

The family story is that Bess was born out of wedlock and was raised by an unknown woman in Plymouth, NC. She did not show up in the Bertie, NC census until she was 4 years old. It is told that the Masons in the area, to whom her father was a member, met with her father and gave him an ultimatum to "do the honorable thing" and marry her mother.

Actually, her father and mother were married before she was born and the Masons probably had a lot to do with making him do the right thing. Bess's mother Bessie Stephenson was 8 months pregnant and living in Winton, NC with her sister Mary Ellen (Molly) Stephenson. Besse's father was living on his farm in Woodward, NC (then it was called Cashie Neck). After the confrontation with the Masons, Bob married Bess's mother on 4 September 1891. Bess was born on 23 Oct 1891. It seems that she lived with her sister aunt Molly until she was about 4 years old when Molly brought her down to the farm and told per parents that it was time for her to live with the family.
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Bessie married Lodwick Henry White. Lodwick was born on 22 Sep 1894 in North Carolina, USA and died on 2 Oct 1967 at age 73.

235. Flora Adelaide Tarkington (Elizabeth (Bessie) Moore Stephenson¹⁷³, Charles Hosie¹¹², Charles⁶⁵, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in 1906 and died in 1990 at age 84.

238. Annie Tabitha Stephenson (Samuel Charles¹⁸², Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 3 Feb 1871 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 3 Feb 1911 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA at age 40, and was buried in Memorial Cemetery of Augusta. {FSID: 9M4N-SXV}

General Notes: I originally had her birth year as 1871.-- the family Bible says 1871....But somewhere I found 1872??

Annie married William Penn Yarbrough, son of Thomas Yarbrough and Virginia Penn, on 18 Oct 1893 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA. William was born in 1870 in Arkansas, USA and died on 27 Feb 1915 at age 45. {FSID: KNZD-YCC}

+ 328 M iii. William Jenkins Yarbrough was born on 16 Oct 1894 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, died on 24 Dec 1960 in San Diego, California at age 66, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park. {FGID: 196379476}

329 F iv. Margaret Annie (Maggie) Yarbrough was born on 25 Nov 1895 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 24 Sep 1916 at age 20.

330 M v. Jefferson Penn Yarbrough was born on 18 Nov 1896 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 10 Jul 1897.

331 F vi. Maud LaVergne Yarbrough was born on 13 Oct 1897 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 2 Jul 1992 at age 94.

332 M vii. Samuel Charles Yarbrough was born on 19 Feb 1899 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 18 Aug 1899.

333 F viii. Mabel Edna Yarbrough was born on 1 Aug 1901 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died about 1997 about age 96.

+ 334 M ix. Minor Gregory Yarbrough was born on 25 Dec 1902 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 27 Oct 1947 in Morton, Cochran County, Texas at age 44.

+ 335 M x. Marvin Thomas Yarbrough was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 4 Nov 1980 at age 76.

336 M xi. Milton Burpee Yarbrough was born on 1 Feb 1905 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 11 Apr 1914 at age 9.

337 M xii. Russell Allen Yarbrough was born on 23 Feb 1906 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 23 Aug 1906.

338 M xiii. Darius Pendell Yarbrough was born on 30 May 1907 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, died on 20 Apr 1929 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas, USA at age 21, and was buried on 22 Apr 1929 in New Augusta, Arkansas.

General Notes: Killed in a car wreck at about age 22 in 1929 near Hillsboro, Texas

+ 339 F xiv. Lucy Dean Yarbrough was born on 19 Aug 1908 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 15 Mar 1984 at age 75.

+ 340 F xv. Libbye Victor Yarbrough was born on 1 Feb 1910 in Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 28 Dec 1988 at age 78.

241. Edna Earl Stephenson (Samuel Charles¹⁸², Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 16 Jun 1876 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 8 Jan 1956 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA at age 79, and was buried in Fakes Cemetery. {FGID: 138558289}

General Notes: http://www.argenweb.net/woodruff/cemetery/fakescem.htm
FAKES CEMETERY: New NorthwestPage 190
Wisner, Edna Hargis, b. June 16, 1876, d. Jan. 8, 1956

Edna married Dr. Henry Price Hargis, son of Jonathan Alex Hargis and Thersa Bennett, on 12 Apr 1896 near McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas. Henry was born on 21 May 1862 in Shelby County, Tennessee, died on 15 Jan 1919 in McCroy, Woodruff County, Arkansas at age 56, and was buried in Fakes Cemetery. {FSID: LZYM-2FZ, FGID: 9495384}

Marriage Notes: Married by a Rev. Briton........Info taken from the family Bible, in the possession of Jenk Stephenson

General Notes: Married by a Rev. Briton.....Info taken from the family Bible, in the possession of Jenk Stephenson
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http://www.argenweb.net/woodruff/cemetery/fakescem.htm
FAKES CEMETERYNew NorthwestPage 188
Hargis, Sov. Henry Price, M.D., b. May 21, 1862, d. Jan. 15, 1919

341 F i. Goldie Edna Hargis was born on 2 Mar 1898 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, died on 15 Sep 1899 in Woodruff County, Arkansas at age 1, and was buried in Stephenson Cemetery. {FGID: 190202158}

+ 342 F ii. Ruby Keith Hargis was born on 9 Oct 1899 in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA and died on 30 Nov 1993 in Salinas, Monterey County, California, USA at age 94. {FGID: 177241404}

344 F iv. Henry Geraldine Hargis was born on 5 Apr 1906, died on 4 May 1908 in Woodruff County, Arkansas at age 2, and was buried in Stephenson Cemetery. {FGID: 190202366}

General Notes: Info taken from the family Bible, in the possession of Jenk Stephenson and from the tombstone in the Stephenson Cemetery in Arkansas.

345 F v. Amelia Price Hargis was born on 14 Feb 1911, died on 12 Oct 1991 at age 80, and was buried in Fakes Cemetery, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA. {FGID: 141742984}

Amelia married Royce O. Griffin. Royce was born on 19 Dec 1905 and died on 18 Jan 1997 at age 91.

+ 346 M vi. Henry Price (HP) Hargis Jr. was born on 3 Aug 1912 in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA and died on 4 Apr 1969 in Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA at age 56.

347 M vii. Wesley Walden Hargis was born on 10 Mar 1915 and died on 28 May 1999 at age 84.

General Notes: Never married.

Wesley Walden Hargis, died May 28, 1999
Posted by Gloria Bronte Lane <gblane@aristotle.net> on Sun, 30 May 1999
Surname: Hargis, Robertson, Adams, Griffin
(from Ark. Democrat-Gazette, May 30, 1999)
WESLEY WALDEN HARGIS, age 84, or Little Rock died May 28, 1999. Born in McCrory,
Ark., Mr. Hargis graduated from Kensett High School before graduating from the
University of Central Arkansas with a degree in chemistry.

After serving in the army during World War II, he returned to Arkansas, and
prior to receiving his master's degree in bacteriology from the University of
Arkansas, he taught high school science and mathematics and worked for the
Arkansas State Education Departmentin Veterans On the Job Training Program.
While in graduate school, he was employed by the university's Dept. of Botany
and Bacteriology as a research assistant for one year, studying the effect of a
carcinogen on the morphology of bacterial cells grown in the media containing
the carcinogen.

In 1955, he was employed at the biological center of the Pine Bluff Arsenal as a
biological control microbiologist. His duties included quality and production
control for the biological plant fermentation, concentration and drying
operations, development of seed and inoculum procedures, microbial variation
studies, genetics and environmental and problems related to production of
improved seed cultures for plant scale-up. His responsibilities also included
work within aerobiology and studies related to virulence of microbiological
pathogens for laboratory test animals and serology of laboratory test animals
exposed to toxic bacteria.

He was a hard worker dedicated to his field of research and also enjoyed his
leisure time by hunting and fishing. He was also known for his ability to fix
anything and enjoyed collecting classical music and old radios, as well as the
special friendships he had with the residents and those who worked at Shepherd's
Cove.

Wesley is survived by two nieces, Connie Robertson and her husband, Jack, of
West Virginia, Diane Currie of San Antonio, Texas; four nephews: Jimmy M. Adams
and his wife, Joan, of Little Rock, Royce Griffin and his wife, Brenda, of
Little Rock, Henry Hargis and his wife, Betty, of Conway, and Wesley Steve
Hargis of Pine Bluff.

There will be a funeral service Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Ruebel Funeral Home,
followed by a private burial in McCrory. Memorials may be made to the Good
Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center, Shepherd's Cove.

Edna next married Edgar Thomas Wisner. Edgar was born on 6 Mar 1859, died on 9 Jan 1929 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA at age 69, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 138558843}

242. Samuel Walter Stephenson (Samuel Charles¹⁸², Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 24 Feb 1878 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 24 Jan 1953 in Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA at age 74, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FSID: L857-8XT, FGID: 44222537}

General Notes: His death certificate says Jan 24, 1953...The family Bible in the possession of Jenk Stephenson says he died on January 23, 1953.

Samuel Walter Stephenson

by Lila Murphree and Mamie Martin (Sisters to Mrs. Stephenson)
Taken from History of Dickens County, by Fred Arrington, 1971, pp. 325-326

At the age of 26, Walter Stephenson came from Woodruff County, Arkansas, by train to Quannah, Texas, then traveled on the mail hack on to Tap, Texas in Dickens County. From Tap he rode three miles on horseback to the home of Clint Garrett where he claimed as his bride the second daughter of Mr. Garrett, a pioneer of Dickens County.

The wedding ceremony was performed November 15, 1905, after Walter and Annie had ridden four miles on horseback to the home of a friend and minister of the gospel, W. E. Cross, in the Red-mud community.

Annie had expected a few close friends to be present for her wedding, but was surprised when they got in sight of the preacher's house to see the whole countryside dotted with buggies and horsebackers. There were many congratulations and good-bys exchanged that day. For in a few days Walter was to return with his young bride to Augusta, Arkansas to make their home.

The second year of the Mr. And Mrs. Stephenson's marriage a little ray of sunshine came into their lives, little Bennie was born to their pride and joy for six short years. Then, God chose him to join his little angels.

Annie never could accept Arkansas as their home, so in a few years, they brought their three older children, Edna, Annie Grace, and Nath to west Texas to live, and lived the first few years on a farm eight miles west of Spur.

Walter also brought along an Uncle Ben Stephenson to live with them, but the west didn't appeal to Ben, so he soon returned to his old home in Woodruff County, Arkansas, near Grays to live.

Opportunities seemed better on the plains to Walter, so he bought a farm two miles east of McAdoo, where the other children were born (except John, he had been born west of Spur). Jim, Lucille, Charlie and Robena were born and reared. Nath still operates the farm.

Some of the close neighbors were: the Hickmans, Formbys, Bartons, Pullens, Eldridges, Ethridges, Cyphers, McLaughlins, Tookes, and Mr. Rumfield and others.

Mr. And Mrs. Stephenson spent most of their life in helping others. In the twenties his brother Vick, became ill and Walter thought the West may be a more suitable climate for Vick, so persuaded Vick and his family to move to McAdoo on a farm so he could assist in his illness. With Walter's large family and Vick's large family, he had a large crew of farmers. Vick's family later moved to Ft. Worth, except two daughters Helen and Annie T. had married Dickens County boys and are residents of Dickens County.

Again when his half-brother Jim Garrett became ill in Arkansas, he moved him west to McAdoo in hopes of better health conditions. He spent his remaining days in Walter's home and he is buried in the McAdoo cemetery.

He also gave three orphaned nephews the Yarbrough boys, Jenk, Minor and Marvin, home for a time, and Mrs. Stephenson's niece Rachel Johnson spent a school term in their home in the early 1920s.

As mentioned before, Mr. Stephenson was a cotton farmer and during the harvest season, in those days, all cotton was picked by hand, so many families would stop by to pick cotton in the fall of the year. It will be remembered that one year a family by the name of Waldrop, picked during a season when they left their little five-year-old boy, Roland with them. Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson gave him a home and sent to school and reared him to be grown. They treated him like their own and Roland loved them dearly. Their eight children are (Edna) Mrs. M. J. McCoy, Lubbock; (Annie Grace) Mrs. Carmie Findley, Port Lavaca; Nath, McAdoo; John, California; Jim, Paducah; (Lucille) Mrs. Kermit Stanley, Paducah; Charlie, Lubbock; and (Robena) Mrs. Bamey Watts, Lubbock.

As a boy, Mr. Stephenson's one desire was to be a doctor, and he was in school studying medicine when his father passed away. He was of great assistance to his neighbors and family in assisting with minor illnesses for doctors were farapart and scarce in the early days.

Mr. Stephenson was a talented musician, one of the best old time fiddlers in this area. Some of his children followed in his footsteps. He had a string band of this own. Mrs. Stephenson had a beautiful voice. In the early days, neighbors and friends gathered in their home for an evening of music, singing and fun. Their home was well known for its gracious hospitality and never a dull moment there.

Mr. Stephenson was a Methodist, Mrs. Stephenson a member of the Church of Christ. Both remained true to their faith.

They are buried in the McAdoo cemetery.
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Marriage record found in the Dickens County Court House, Vol 1, page 69. Married by J. L. Cross
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Samuel married Henrietta (Nettie) Lee Watson Cariker, daughter of William Pinkney Watson and Henrietta Reid Adams, 16 or 18 Apr 1902. Henrietta was born on 18 Mar 1877 in Arkansas, died in 1903 in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas at age 26, and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, McCrory, Arkansas. Another name for Henrietta was Nettie Carriker. {FSID: LZGH-9PK}

General Notes: Robena McCoy Tooke gave me this information (which I think is accurate), but I found on the internet in the Joyce (Jones) Logue family tree her as Netttie Cariker. Could she have been married before or is this just a mistake since Samuel Walter Stephenson's mother's name was Cariker? See below for the answer.

From Terrie Treadway (June 14, 2004): Walter Cariker married Fannie Watson on Aug 29, 1890. Fannie died Feb 22, 1894 of swamp fever (maleria). Then he married Henrietta (Nettie) Lee Watson (sister to Fannie) Sept 29, 1894. Then Walter died on January 29, 1901. On April 16, 1902 Nettie Lee married Samuel Walter Stephenson. Sometime in 1903 Nettie Lee died of maleria and later their daughter Maggie Lou Stephenson died of maleria. Maggie was probably no more than 6 months old at the time of her death. It is believed that Fannie and Nettie are are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, in McCrory, but do not have tombstones to Terrie's knowledge. They are buried close to the tripple grave of Henrietta Reid Adams, Samuel Frederick Adams, and Etta Cariker.

348 F i. Maggie Lou Stephenson was born in 1903 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, died in 1904 in Woodruff County, Arkansas at age 1, and was buried in Stephenson Cemetery.

General Notes: Probably buried in an unmarked grave in the Stephenson Cemetery near Revels, Arkansas, Woodruff County. She was probably no more than 6 months old and died of maleria, like her mother had shortly before.

Samuel next married Annie Marinda Elizabeth Garrett, daughter of William Clinton Garrett and Malinda Ann Jones, on 15 Nov 1905 in Dickens County. Annie was born on 19 Jan 1889 in Red Mud, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 3 Aug 1962 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 73, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FSID: K8HX-46W, FGID: 44222477}

349 M i. Benjamin Thomas (Benny) Stephenson was born on 19 Aug 1907 in Grays, Revels Community, Woodruff County, Akansas, USA, died on 15 Oct 1913 in Grays, Revels Community, Woodruff County, Akansas, USA at age 6, and was buried in I assume the Stephenson Cemetery. {FGID: 190347748}

General Notes: His birthday and death dates were taken from an old bible of Edna McCoy. I did find a birthday of 19 Oct 1907 from a Jones Family Tree (Mamie Joyce (Jones) Lougue).

In a family genealogy letter dated June 4, 1980, my Aunt Edna Stephenson McCoy stated that Bennie died of diptheria.

+ 350 F ii. Edna Lila Mae Stephenson was born on 25 Mar 1909 in Grays, Revels Community, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 9 Jan 1990 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 80, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 44612138}

+ 351 F iii. Annie Grace Stephenson was born on 9 Dec 1911 in Grays, Revels Community, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 13 Feb 1994 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 82, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 44610581}

+ 352 M iv. William Nathan Stephenson was born on 29 Aug 1913 in Grays, Revels Community, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 6 Mar 1972 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 58, and was buried in Crosbyton Cemetery, Crosby County, USA. {FGID: 54970208}

+ 353 M v. Samuel Jenkins (John) Stephenson was born on 22 Feb 1916 in Tap, Red Mud Community, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 13 Jun 1987 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California, USA at age 71, and was buried in Belleview Cemetery, Ontario, San Bernardino, California, USA. {FGID: 136930841}

+ 354 M vi. Walter James (Jim) Stephenson was born on 18 Jan 1918 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 6 Feb 1996 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 78, and was buried on 8 Feb 1996 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FSID: L857-ZB6, FGID: 31363774}

+ 355 F vii. Lynda Lucille Stephenson was born on 26 Apr 1920 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 26 Nov 2003 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 83, and was buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 52474348}

+ 356 M viii. Charlie Clinton Stephenson was born on 18 May 1923 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 12 Aug 1991 in Dickens, Dickens County, Texas, USA at age 68, and was buried in Dickens Cemetery. {FGID: 33088947}

+ 357 F ix. Dollie Robena Stephenson was born on 7 Jul 1925 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, died on 7 Sep 2009 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 84, and was buried on 11 Sep 2009 in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 41785508}

243. Victor Wiggins Stephenson (Samuel Charles¹⁸², Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 18 Mar 1880 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 6 Jan 1941 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA at age 60, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 105998254}

General Notes: Mamie and Vick Stephenson

taken from the book “Dickens County-It's Land and People”
Copyright 1986, page 534

My mother, Mamie Pollard was born in Woodruff County, Arkansas, January 16, 1890 to Etta Gibson Pollard and Charles Benjamin Pollard, who moved to Arkansas at the close of the Civil War. Two other children, a son Bob and a daughter Ruth, died in early childhood. When Mama was 5 her father died.

My father, Vick Stephenson was born march 18, 1880 to Margaret Carriaker and Samuel Charles Stephenson. His mother was Pennsylvania Dutch German. Her parents moved south around 1840 to Woodruff county. His father came from Northampton County, North Carolina because of unrest caused by carpet baggers. They had 3 sets of twins, all who died before they were 10 of yellow fever and small pox. Other children in the family were Annie, Edna, Walter and Victor (Vick).

Mama and Dad married November 10, 1904 in Augusta, Arkansas. They made their home in Revels Community until 1925, but because of Mama's health and at the suggestion of the doctor, moved to a higher and drier climate, Dickens County, Texas, where Dad's brother, Walter and his wife Annie Garrett Stephenson lived. Their 8 children and the 8 of us: Sam, Helen, Annie T., Gilbert, Howard, Robert, Vance, and Rosalyn grew up as close as brother and sisters. We spent many happy times at their house where Uncle Walter entertained us with his fiddle playing. We had lots of musical talent in the family, the kind that was fun to share with each other.

We had only been in Texas 4 years when Dad became ill with a nerve disease that over a period of 8 years left him totally paralyzed from the waist down. In 1938, when Dr. Nichols told them he could do nothing more to help, they moved to Fort Worth hoping a new treatment might help, but on January 6, 1941, he went home to be with the Lord.

Mama lived until May 21, 1969. She, too, was faithful to the task the Lord had given her. She canned, sewed, worked far int the night doing for Dad and her children, trying to train us in the ways of the lord. Thank you, Lord, for the precious gift of our parents.

By Annie T. Stephenson Roberts

Victor married Mamie Pollard, daughter of Charles Benjamin Pollard and Amy Etta Gibson, on 10 Nov 1904 in Augusta, Arkansas. Mamie was born on 16 Jan 1890 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 21 May 1969 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas, USA at age 79, and was buried in Afton Cemetery. {FGID: 10205203}

General Notes: Mamie Pollard was born in Woodruff County, Arkansas, January 16, 1890 to Etta Gibson Pollard and Charles Benjamin Pollard, who moved to Arkansas at the close of the Civil War. Two other children, a son Bob and a daughter Ruth, died in early childhood. When Mamie was 5 her father died.

She married Vick Stephenson November 10, 1904 in August, Arkansas. Vick was born March 18, 1880 to Margaret Carriaker and Samuel Charles Stephenson. His mother was Pennsylvania Dutch German. Her parents moved south around 1840 to Woodruff County. His father came from North Hampton County, NC because of the unrest caused by carpet-baggers. They had 3 sets of twins, all who died before they were 10 of yellow fever and small pox. Other children in the family were Annie, Edna, Walter and Vick.

Mamie and Vick made their home in Revels Community until 1925, but because of Mamie´s health and at the suggestion of the doctor, moved to a higher and drier climate, Dickens County, where Vick´s brother, Walter and his wife Annie Garrett Stephenson lived. Their 8 children and Vick and Mamie´s 8: Sam, Helen, Annie T., Gilbert, Howard, Robert, Vance and Rosalyn grew up as close as brothers and sisters. They spent many happy times at their house where their Uncle Walter entertained them with his fiddle playing. Lots of musical talent in the family, the kind that was fun to share with each other.

Vick and Mamie had only been in Texas 4 years when Vick became ill with a nerve disease that over a period of 8 years left him totally paralyzed from the waist down. In 1938, when Dr. Nichols told them he could do nothing more to help, they moved to Fort Worth hoping a new treatment might help, but on January 6, 1941, Vick passed away to be with the Lord.

Mamie lived until May 21, 1969. She, too, was faithful to the task of the Lord had given her. She canned, sewed, worked far into the night doing for Vick and her children, trying to train them in the ways of the Lord.

(Context taken from biography submitted by Annie T. Stephenson Roberts)
Source: Dickens County History...its Land and People 1986 by Dickens Historical Commission
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/afton/stephenson_mamie.htm

359 F i. Mildred Stephenson was born on 12 Oct 1906 in Augusta, Arkansas, USA and died on 17 Oct 1906 in Augusta, Arkansas, USA.

+ 360 M ii. Samuel Charles. Stephenson was born on 30 Jul 1908 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 3 Feb 1975 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas, USA at age 66, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 105894772}

+ 361 F iii. Helen Etta Stephenson was born on 13 Oct 1911 in Revels, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA, died on 7 Oct 1994 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas, USA at age 82, and was buried in Dickens Cemetary, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FSID: KC2M-SY3, FGID: 33088819}

+ 362 F iv. Annie Tabitha Stephenson was born on 3 Sep 1914 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA,^² died on 11 Nov 1993 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA at age 79, and was buried in Afton Cemetery, Afton, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FSID: M27D-D6S, FGID: 10204775}

+ 363 M v. Gilbert Thomas. Stephenson was born on 19 Dec 1916 in Revels, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA,^² died on 7 Aug 1977 in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas, USA at age 60, and was buried in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. {FGID: 75809300}

+ 364 M vi. Howard Lee Stephenson was born on 17 Jun 1919 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA,^² died on 28 Jan 1975 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA at age 55, and was buried in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 120267702}

+ 365 M vii. Robert Louis Stephenson ² was born on 26 Feb 1923 in Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA,^² died on 20 Mar 1998 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA^³ at age 75, and was buried in McAdoo Cemetery, McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 169176061}

General Notes: I discovered Ruth's name in an ariticle written by her sister, Annie T. Apparently she died as a young child and maybe is burried in the Stephenson Cemetery near Revels. I do not know when she was born or what number she was of the 10 children.

Annie T wrote " Mama and Dad, reared in the same community of Revels, married November 10, 1904, at Augusta, Arkansas. They had 10 children-5 deceased (Mildred, Sam, Gilbert, Howard, and Ruth), 5 living (Helen, Annie T., Robert, Louis, Vance, Rosalyn).
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367 M ix. Vance Willard Stephenson was born on 2 Apr 1927 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 2 Aug 2001 at age 74, and was buried in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 75809302}

General Notes: Hi,

I'm sorry to be so late in answering. My uncle, Vance Stephenson died August
2, 2001. I am the executor of his will and have been busy with trying to get
his estate settled. We have been busy cleaning out the house and
distributing some of the belongings.

I don't know when I will get back to my genealogy but will write again as
soon as I can.

Take care and give my love to all,
Jeannie
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Birth record for Vance from the Dickens County Court House, Vol 10, page 364
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Vance married Leona Schmidt ² on 25 Apr 1952 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.² Leona was born on 23 Dec 1925, died on 25 Feb 2001 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA at age 75, and was buried in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. {FGID: 75809303}

+ 368 F x. Rosalyn Carol Stephenson was born on 31 May 1929 in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas, USA, died on 18 Aug 2008 at age 79, and was buried in Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. {FSID: L62F-G79}

246. Tabithia Garris (Elizabeth "Eliza" Ann Stephenson¹⁸³, Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 27 Nov 1883 in North Carolina, USA, died on 11 Jun 1963 in Richmond City, Richmond County, Virginia, USA at age 79, and was buried in Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico County, Virginia, USA. {FGID: 154708212}

Tabithia married Levie Elbert Davis. Levie was born on 5 Oct 1878 in Northampton County North Carolina, USA, died on 9 Dec 1962 in Richmond City, Richmond County, Virginia, USA at age 84, and was buried in Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico County, Virginia, USA. {FGID: 154708173}

369 F i. Jessie Myrtle Davis was born on 28 Nov 1915 in North Carolina, USA, died on 5 Feb 2000 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA at age 84, and was buried in Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico County, Virginia, USA. {FGID: 154708124}

Jessie married Samuel Cecil Childress in 1940. Samuel was born on 15 Nov 1910 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA, died on 9 Apr 2000 in Guilford, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA at age 89, and was buried in Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Sandston, Henrico County, Virginia, USA. {FGID: 44313840}

General Notes: From Find A Grave-
Served on the Henrico County School Board from 1960 to 1972 and chairman from 1968 to 1972. He was the son of the late Samuel Hopkins Childress and Julia Byrd Childress. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Davis Childress; daughter, Cecil Marcia Childress. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Gail Porter of Columbia, S.C.
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248. Samuel Stephenson Garris (Elizabeth "Eliza" Ann Stephenson¹⁸³, Jenkins¹¹⁵, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born in Nov 1890.

370 M i. Lloyd Riddick Garris was born on 11 Sep 1913 in Gates, North Carolina, USA and died on 17 Mar 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA at age 37.

Lloyd married Gladys Marie Hardison on 4 Jan 1948 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.

250. Gilbert Thomas Stephenson (James Henry .¹⁸⁴, Thomas Boone¹¹⁷, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 17 Dec 1884 in Northampton County, North Carolina, died in Jun 1972 in Pendleton, North Carolina at age 87, and was buried in Roberts Chapel Cemetery, Pendleton, North Carolina. {FSID: MG16-JSN}

General Notes: I need to re-read the book WE CAME HOME TO WARREN PLACE, because I seem to recall that Gilbert said he was born in New York....maybe I am mistaken. Just need to check it.

The following information was provided by Ed Barnes via Jeannie Stephenson Stinson.

Death: Buried in Roberts Chapel Church Cemetery

Gilbert married Grace Morris White on 19 Dec 1912. Grace was born on 23 Sep 1886 in North Carolina and died in Dec 1981 at age 95.

251. Lloyd Riddick Ricks (Benjamin J. Ricks¹⁸⁵, Elizabeth Susan Stephenson¹²¹, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 17 Dec 1896 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 30 Aug 1970 in Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA at age 73, and was buried in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: KNHB-S9S, FGID: 81780327}

General Notes: Lloyd and Garland Ricks came to Lubbock, Texas in the early 1960s to visit my family. I was in college at the time and remember meeting them. Genealogy was not on my mind at that time.
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Find A Grave-- 81780327
CONWAY \emdash LIoyd Riddick Ricks, 73, died Sunday morning in Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie, after a short illness. A native of Northampton County, he was the husband of Mrs. Nina Mae Woodard Ricks and a son of Benjamin J. and Mary Beale Ricks.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Conway Baptist Church.

Besides his widow, surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Foy Marie R. Taylor of Jaokson; three sons, Elliott Lee Ricks, Braxton C. Ricks and Lawrence E. Ricks, all of Conway; three brothers, Joe Tom Ricks, Garland Ricks and Carl Ricks, all of Conway; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 pm, in Conway Baptist Church by the Rev. Walter Jones and the Rev. Harvey Coppedge. Burial was in Conway Cemetery.
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373 M i. Elliot Lee Ricks was born on 15 Mar 1922 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 12 Dec 2014 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA at age 92, and was buried in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 140044257}

General Notes: Find A Grave -- 140044257
Conway \emdash Elliott Lee Ricks, 92, of Conway, died Friday, December 12, 2014. Elliott Lee was born in Conway, NC, March 15, 1922 to the late Lloyd Riddick and Nina Mae Woodard Ricks. In 1946, he married Elise "Lizzie" Benveniste in Paris, France and after serving our country they started their home in Northampton County.

A proud veteran of World War II with service in England and France, he was honorably discharged from the Army. In 1946, Elliott Lee purchased a farm located in Creeksville, NC where he began his life-long career of farming and forest stewardship. He had a passion for raising all types of livestock.

The hallmark of his personality was honesty, generosity, devotion to his wife and family, and faith in God. He never missed an opportunity to lend a hand to those in need, always putting their needs above his own. Many lives were touched by him and he will be remembered as a reliable friend with integrity.

Elliott Lee was active in church; serving as deacon, Sunday School teacher and director. He was an active Mason and was Past Master of Pendleton Lodge #418 and accepted Scottish Rite. He enjoyed quail and rabbit hunting, fishing, and traveling the country with Lizzie in their motor home. He taught his children, grandchildren, and friends the love of nature and respect for God's creation.

Elliott Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie, brothers, Braxton and Lawrence, and grandson, Troy. He is survived by his sister, Foy Ricks Taylor, stepbrother, Bruce Barnes, and sister-in-law, Jean Ricks; his children, Larry Ricks and wife, Alice, of Richmond, VA, Doris Kennedy and husband, Tom, of Richmond, VA, Riddick Ricks and wife, Alice, of Roanoke Rapids, and Phillip Ricks and wife, Cindy, of Conway; seven grandsons, Charles Dietrich III, Jon Dietrich, Peter Dietrich, Andrew Dietrich, Anthony Ricks, Ben Ricks, and Will Ricks; three granddaughters, Jessica Haines, Ashley Baugham, and Arielle Ricks; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 14, at Conway Baptist Church with Rev. James Hester officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Conway Cemetery.
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375 M iii. Lawrence Woodard Ricks was born on 2 Nov 1928 and died on 10 Sep 1998 at age 69.

253. Royce Maynard Ricks (Benjamin J. Ricks¹⁸⁵, Elizabeth Susan Stephenson¹²¹, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 13 Feb 1900 and died on 15 Jan 1948 at age 47. {FSID: KNZX-37F}

General Notes: This information was provided to me by Ed. Barnes.

Nickname: "Big Boy"

257. Garland Lewis Ricks (Benjamin J. Ricks¹⁸⁵, Elizabeth Susan Stephenson¹²¹, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 18 Jan 1910 in Pendleton, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 18 Sep 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA at age 69, and was buried in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: KNHT-3WR, FGID: 81780148}

General Notes: From Find A Grave --
CONWAY \emdash Garland Lewis Ricks, 69, died Tuesday in Norfolk General Hospital. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Conway Baptist Church by the Rev. James Hester. Burial will follow in the Conway Cemetery. He was a native of Northampton County and the husband of Mrs. Helen Sears Ricks.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Pendleton Masonic Lodge 524, a Shriner, and deacon of Conway Baptist Church. He also was a former member of the Northampton County Board of Education.

Other survivors include a son, Steve Ricks of Roanoke Rapids; a daughter, Mary Anne Bolton of Woodland; two brothers, Joe Tom Ricks and Carl Ricks, both of Conway; and seven grandchildren.
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380 M iii. Garland Stephenson "Steve" Ricks was born on 1 Dec 1932 in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA, died on 28 Jun 2013 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, North Carolina, USA at age 80, and was buried in Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 113059902}

General Notes: Find A Grave -- 113059902
Roanoke Rapids ? Garland Stephenson "Steve" Ricks, 80, of Roanoke Rapids died Friday, June 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Steve, a native of Conway, was the son of the late Garland Lewis and Helen Sears Ricks. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Sears Ricks.

Steve was a Veteran serving his country in the United States Navy.

He was retired from the Bibb Company as an accountant. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina School of Business. Steve was a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church. He was an avid Carolina fan that loved sports. He loved cooking, all kinds of music and was an accomplished self-taught painter.

Steve is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Jean Flythe Ricks; his daughters, Lisbeth A. Benjelloun and her husband, Mohamed, of Warrenton, VA., and Katherine R. Askew and her husband, Doug, of Roanoke Rapids; sons, Jon Ricks and his wife, Jane, of Roanoke Rapids, and Kevin Ricks of Tucson, Arizona; his sister, Mary Ann Bolton of Woodland; seven grandchildren, Stephen and Keith Ricks, Sarah L. Benjelloun, Heather A. Timberlake, Kelli Long, Zakary Askew and Zoe Askew; two great-grandchildren, Walker and Wilson Ricks; his niece, Rachel Little of Woodland, and nephews, Cener and Billy Bolton, both of Conway.

A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids with Rev Cory Oliver officiating. Burial will follow in the Town of Conway cemetery.
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258. Carlton William Ricks (Benjamin J. Ricks¹⁸⁵, Elizabeth Susan Stephenson¹²¹, Benjamin Thomas⁶⁶, Abraham³⁶, Arthur Sr.¹⁷, Abraham Sr.³, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 29 Dec 1913 and died on 30 Mar 1988 at age 74. {FSID: KNZZ-QQQ}

Carlton married Margie F. Unknown. Margie was born on 20 Jun 1915 and died on 23 Nov 1978 at age 63.

259. Mittie Catherine "Kittie" Stephenson (Nimrod¹⁸⁶, George¹²³, David⁸⁰, Solomon Jr.⁵⁴, Solomon Sr.³⁴, William Jonathon⁸, (William) John Jr.², John Sr.¹) was born on 22 Aug 1888 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA, died on 21 Dec 1937 in Wake County, North Carolina, USA at age 49, and was buried in Coats City Cemetery, Coats, Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: 9XTF-7RW, FGID: 22201651}

Mittie married Grover Cleveland Langdon. Grover was born on 27 Mar 1884 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA, died on 25 Sep 1965 in Wake County, North Carolina, USA at age 81, and was buried in Coats City Cemetery, Coats, Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. {FSID: 9XTF-7RM, FGID: 22201634}

+ 382 F i. Iris Jean Langdon was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Harnett County, North Carolina, USA, died on 7 Dec 1989 in Harnett County, North Carolina, USA at age 79, and was buried in Coats City Cemetery, Coats, Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. {FGID: 22201358}

1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 11 Feb 2014), entry for Unknown Britain, person ID M7ZM-DD8.

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