Information from Ed Barnes
Chapter 3
Abraham Stephenson (1770 to 1800) and Wife (Unknown)
Son of Arthur Stephenson ( -1792) and wife (Unknown)
Comment: According to Gilbert Stephenson notes, Abraham served in the Revolutionary War. Research on this to be done.
Siblings: Mary Stephenson (Jones), Elizabeth Stephenson ( ), Martha Stephenson (Vick), Mildred Stephenson (Smith), Tabitha Stephenson, Lucity Stephenson (Clifton), Abraham Stephenson, Unknown brother (father of William Stephenson)
Children: Jenkins Stephenson ( ), Arthur Stephenson ( -1823), Amy Stephenson ( ), Benjamin Thomas Stephenson (1788-1873), Charles Stephenson ( ), John Stephenson ( )
Census:
1784-1787 State Census , Northampton County, Capt. Bennett’s District, page 15:
Arthur Stevenson: WM under 21 & above 60 - 2; WF all ages 2; Blacks 6
Abraham Stevenson: WM 21-60 Yrs - 1; WM under 21 & above 60 - 2 ; WF all ages - 2, Blacks 3
William Stevenson: WM under 21 & above 60- 1; WF all ages - 1; Blacks- 0
Note: Arthur, son Abraham and grandson William Stevenson were listed in succession providing strong evidence that they were of the same family.
1790 U. S. Census:
Arthur Stephenson: FWM 16 & upwards - 1; FWM under 16 - 0; FWF all ages - 2; Slaves -6
Abram Stephenson: FWM 16 & upwards - 2; FWM under 16 - 4; FWF all ages - 3; Slaves - 4
William Stephenson: FWM 16 &upwards - 1; FWM under 16 - 0; FWF all ages - 4; Slaves - 0.
Note: Abram and son, Arthur Stephenson, were listed ajoining each other and grandson, William Stephenson, listed in general neighborhood but with 18 households between Arthur and William. In their neighborhood are listed two families of Deberrys with fairly large slave holdings. Could this indicate that they were living between Galacia and Conway around Deberrys Mill?
Real Estate Transactions: Northampton County.
Bk. 6. Pg 299, Deed of Gift, dated Dec. 3, 1773. Recorded Dec Court 1778 Arthur Stevenson of Northampton County to son Abraham , All my lands , copper still cap and worm, negro boy, Luke, girl, Lucy. Signed Arthur (x) Stevenson Wit: Winborne Jenkins Note: Why would Arthur deed all his lands to his son at this point in time?.
Bk. 15, pg. 49, Deed of Gift, dated Nov. 10, 1810, Recorded Jan 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to son Jenkins Stephenson, , both of Northampton County, 125 acres, joining Patties Delight, Abraham Stephenson and Etherdred Martin. Signed Abraham Stephenson Witness Arthur Stephenson, Benjamin Stephenson.
Book 15, P. 86, Deed of Gift, dated Nov. 10, 1810, Recorded Jan 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to Son, Benjamin Stephenson both of Northampton County. 170 acres joining Arthur Stephenson, David Jenkins, Jenkins Stephenson, Etherdred Martin, and Abraham Stephenson. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Wit Jenkins Stephenson and Arthur Stephenson.
Bk. 15, pg. 87, Deed of Gift, dated Nov. 10, 1810, Recorded Jan. 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to son Jenkins Stephenson, both of Northampton County. 170 acres joining Abram Walls, Thomas Martin, Benjamin Stephenson, said Jenkins, Etherdred Martin, Patey’s Delight. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Wit: Benjamin Stephenson, Arthur Stephenson.
Book 15, pg 88, Deed of Gift, dated Nov 10, 1810, Recorded Jan. 21, 1811, Abraham Stephenson to SonArthur Stephenson, both of Northampton County, 170 acres joining David Jenkins, Elias Powell, Benjamin Boon, Benjamin Stephenson. Signed Abraham (x) Stephenson Wit: Jenkins Stephenson, Benjamin Stephenson, Winborne Newsom
Bk. 21, Pg 326- Deed of gift- Dated March 17, 1823, Rec Sept. 20, 1823— Abraham Stevenson to son John Stevenson for natural love and affection plus $1.... all of my land which I am now possessed ...all of my negroes, names 10, and other property....3 beds of furniture,...all of my hogs, cattlesheep, one buffet, and all perishable property... Signed Abraham (x) Stevenson. Wit. James Deberry, John Suter.
Bk. 22, Pg. 8,- Deed of Gift- Dated May 20, 1823, Rec. , - Abraham Stephenson to son Benjamin Stephenson for natural love and affection and $1...... 170 acres of which I am now possessed....one negroe named Daniel....Signed Abraham (x) Stevenson wit. Jerimiah Johnson, John Suter. Note: Is this a duplication of deed in 1810?
Will:
None located for Abraham Stephenson.
Northampton County Will Book I , Arthur Stephenson, Dated October 26, 1792, Probated December Court 1792.: In the name of God, Amen. I, Arthur Stephenson of Northampton County and the State of North Carolina ..... do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the following manner and form...... Item. I give and bequeath unto my Son Abraham Stephenson all the remainder part of my estate of whatsoever kind it be unto him and his Heirs forever. And I do appoint my son Abraham & my friend Benjamin Boon and Jacob Boon, Junr., Executors of this my last Wil.l.
Other:
Note 1. David Newsom Stephenson family Document. “ According to the records Abraham, the great Grandfather, and Arter, the grandfather, were both buried near the family home in a private cemetery. That location, which is probably under cultivation at the present time of 1974, was on the road between Hedspeth Crossroads (between Conway and Pendleton but nearer Conway) and Galathia. At one time it was known as the W. P. Sykes’ place--- probably inherited by Delia, sister of Mack (D. N.). This land was last owned by Viola and Carrie (daughters of Mollie Stephenson and Carrie Harris. Present Ownership not known.”
Note 2. Gilbert Stephenson notes: not dated. “ My great-great grandfather. Lived at W. P. Sykes place where Mr. Wheeler lives. Owned about 1,000 acres, and 20 slaves, Farmer. Was in the Revoluntary War. Buried at home near the house. 200 yards north of the house. Now under Cultivation.”
1. Jenkins Stephenson ( -abt 1827) and Patsy Jenkins ( )
Children: Sally Stephenson ( ), Burket Stephenson ( ), Charity Stephenson ( ), Matilda Stephenson ( )
See Chapter 4 for notes on Jenkins Stephenson
2. Arthur Stephenson ( -1823) and Penelope Newsom ( )
And Cherry Davis ( )
Children:
With Penelope Newsom; David Stephenson (1803-1862), Jesse Stephenson(1806- ) , Abraham Stephenson (1813-1857), Rebecca Stephenson (1813- ) Winborn Stephenson ( -1847), Jennie Stephenson ( ), Mary Polly Stephenson ( ), Betsy Stephenson ( )
With Cherry Davis : Littlebury Stephenson, ( ),Tabitha Stephenson ( ), Penelope Stephenson ( )
See chapter 5 for notes on Arthur Stephenson.
3. Amy Stephenson ( ) and Thomas Martin ( -1829)
Children: Stephenson Martin (1801- ), Dorothy “ Dolly” Martin (1803- ), Sylvia Martin ( ), Polly Martin ( ), Marian Martin (1815- ), Penelope Martin ( ), Amy Martin ( ), James Thomas Carter Martin ( )
See Chapter 6 for notes on Amy Stephenson [Martin]
4. Charles Stephenson (Abt 1781- 1836) and Priscilla Newsom (1797- )
Children:, Mary Stephenson, (abt 1819- ), Sarah Stephenson (abt 1820- ) John Stephenson (1825- ), Martha Stephenson (1829- ), Emily Stephenson (1831- ), Charles Stephenson (?)
See Chapter 6 for notes on Charles Stephenson
5. Benjamin Thomas Stephenson (1788-1873) and Edith Jenkins ( )
Children : Sara (Sally) Stephenson (1810-bef. 1873), Patience Stephenson (1813- ), Jenkins Stephenson (1815- ), Thomas Boone Stephenson ( ), Emiline “Emily” Stephenson ( ), Henry Stephenson (1828- ), Edith Stephenson (1828- ), Mary Ann Stephenson (1829- ), Elizabeth Susan Stephenson (1830- ), John Stephenson (1833- )
See Chapter 7 for notes on Benjamin Thomas Stephenson
6. John Stephenson ( )
Children: None- did not marry.
See Chapter 8 for notes on John Stephenson.