The following information was provided by F-A-G contributor Roy Frederick #47654299.
S. H. STEPHENS. A representative business man and sterling citizen of Joplin is S. H. Stephens, one of the city's most important real estate merchants, who has contributed in remarkable part to the growth of the city. Among his many achievements having been the development of several additions to the city. He is also interested in Jasper county's mining industry, and his success has been built upon native ability and foresight and fair and honorable dealings, as well as upon his per sons popularity as a citizen. Mr Stephens was born July 23, 1861, in Washington county, Illinois, and received his early education in the district schools of that county, and also in Jefferson county, that state. His youthful days were passed amid rural surroundings, and after bidding farewell to his desk in the school room he engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful in that work until thirty years of age, which was a landmark in that it formed a point of new departure. He came to Joplin and in the mines adjacent found work as a "hand," but proved so faithful and efficient in small things that he was given more and more to do and was advanced so rapidly that in six months he was superintendent for Black & Company, He prospected on the side and bought mining lands, upon which he established his home, building a commodious house. He eventually secured a third interest in the business of Blake & Company, but later disposed of that and organized the Novelty Mining Company, selling that in turn, after bringing it to successful operations. April 2. 1902, marked his entry into the real estate field and in this business he has enjoyed the most thorough success. From small beginnings he has come to be one of the most prosperous real estate dealers in all Joplin. In addition to the usual real estate business he has. developed several additions to the city and deals extensively in mining property. Among the above mentioned additions are the Midway and Cox Park, which owe their existence to the subject and his distinguished enterprise.
On November 18, 1883. Mr. Stephens VMS united in marriage in his native state, Miss Jennie Huggins, daughter of J, R. Huggins, of Jackson county, becoming his wife and the mistress of his household, To their union four children have been born: Roy E. born November 7. 1884, is engaged with his father in business; Arthur A., born May 7, 1891, is likewise associated with them: Edith. born December 31, 1900, is a student in the Franklin school of Joplin; and the youngest member of the family circle is Wilbur. born December 4, 1906. Their home is an attractive spot, the abode of refinement and youthful good cheer.
Mr, Stephens' father, Joel D. Stephens, was born in 1816 and died January 27, 1899, He was a native of Tennessee, but migrated to Washington county, Illinois, when a young man. He engaged in the buying and selling of farm lands and in the great basic industry itself, and was well known and prominent in his section of the state. In 1862 he and a party of friends took a trip overland to the gold fields of Idaho and prospected for gold, but after a few years he returned to Illinois and continued farming. He married in Washington county, Illinois, Miss Sarah Foster, born in 1842, becoming his wife. Her parents were Thomas and Rebecca (White) Foster, prominent and highly respected people and her grandparents on the maternal side came to Illinois from West Virginia. This worthy lady preceded her husband to the Great Beyond by a number of years, her demise occurring in February, 1889.
In political faith Mr. Stephens, the immediate subject of this review, is Democratic and his religious conviction is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. In addition to other interests above mentioned he is a director and the vice president of the Cox Park Realty Company. He is essentially public spirited and his heart and hand are given to the welfare and progress of the city in which his numerous interests are centered.
[History of Jasper County and its people, by Joel Thomas Livingston; Public Dominion] 58376138 Samuel H. Stephens July 07, 1924 Jasper Joplin 20736 and husband of 58375874 Nancy J. Stephens December 14, 1932 Jasper 40250
58376111 Roy E. Stephens February 01, 1925 Jasper Joplin 4831 wife 58375682 Ida E Stephens 13977156 Arthur A. Stephens January 25, 1941 Jasper Joplin 2950 husband of Nettie A. Stephens September 26, 1957 Jasper Joplin 32375 .
S. H. STEPHENS. A representative business man and sterling citizen of Joplin is S. H. Stephens, one of the city's most important real estate merchants, who has contributed in remarkable part to the growth of the city. Among his many achievements having been the development of several additions to the city. He is also interested in Jasper county's mining industry, and his success has been built upon native ability and foresight and fair and honorable dealings, as well as upon his per sons popularity as a citizen. Mr Stephens was born July 23, 1861, in Washington county, Illinois, and received his early education in the district schools of that county, and also in Jefferson county, that state. His youthful days were passed amid rural surroundings, and after bidding farewell to his desk in the school room he engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful in that work until thirty years of age, which was a landmark in that it formed a point of new departure. He came to Joplin and in the mines adjacent found work as a "hand," but proved so faithful and efficient in small things that he was given more and more to do and was advanced so rapidly that in six months he was superintendent for Black & Company, He prospected on the side and bought mining lands, upon which he established his home, building a commodious house. He eventually secured a third interest in the business of Blake & Company, but later disposed of that and organized the Novelty Mining Company, selling that in turn, after bringing it to successful operations. April 2. 1902, marked his entry into the real estate field and in this business he has enjoyed the most thorough success. From small beginnings he has come to be one of the most prosperous real estate dealers in all Joplin. In addition to the usual real estate business he has. developed several additions to the city and deals extensively in mining property. Among the above mentioned additions are the Midway and Cox Park, which owe their existence to the subject and his distinguished enterprise.
On November 18, 1883. Mr. Stephens VMS united in marriage in his native state, Miss Jennie Huggins, daughter of J, R. Huggins, of Jackson county, becoming his wife and the mistress of his household, To their union four children have been born: Roy E. born November 7. 1884, is engaged with his father in business; Arthur A., born May 7, 1891, is likewise associated with them: Edith. born December 31, 1900, is a student in the Franklin school of Joplin; and the youngest member of the family circle is Wilbur. born December 4, 1906. Their home is an attractive spot, the abode of refinement and youthful good cheer.
Mr, Stephens' father, Joel D. Stephens, was born in 1816 and died January 27, 1899, He was a native of Tennessee, but migrated to Washington county, Illinois, when a young man. He engaged in the buying and selling of farm lands and in the great basic industry itself, and was well known and prominent in his section of the state. In 1862 he and a party of friends took a trip overland to the gold fields of Idaho and prospected for gold, but after a few years he returned to Illinois and continued farming. He married in Washington county, Illinois, Miss Sarah Foster, born in 1842, becoming his wife. Her parents were Thomas and Rebecca (White) Foster, prominent and highly respected people and her grandparents on the maternal side came to Illinois from West Virginia. This worthy lady preceded her husband to the Great Beyond by a number of years, her demise occurring in February, 1889.
In political faith Mr. Stephens, the immediate subject of this review, is Democratic and his religious conviction is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. In addition to other interests above mentioned he is a director and the vice president of the Cox Park Realty Company. He is essentially public spirited and his heart and hand are given to the welfare and progress of the city in which his numerous interests are centered.
[History of Jasper County and its people, by Joel Thomas Livingston; Public Dominion] 58376138 Samuel H. Stephens July 07, 1924 Jasper Joplin 20736 and husband of 58375874 Nancy J. Stephens December 14, 1932 Jasper 40250
58376111 Roy E. Stephens February 01, 1925 Jasper Joplin 4831 wife 58375682 Ida E Stephens 13977156 Arthur A. Stephens January 25, 1941 Jasper Joplin 2950 husband of Nettie A. Stephens September 26, 1957 Jasper Joplin 32375 .
The following information was provided by F-A-G contributor Roy Frederick #47654299.
S. H. STEPHENS. A representative business man and sterling citizen of Joplin is S. H. Stephens, one of the city's most important real estate merchants, who has contributed in remarkable part to the growth of the city. Among his many achievements having been the development of several additions to the city. He is also interested in Jasper county's mining industry, and his success has been built upon native ability and foresight and fair and honorable dealings, as well as upon his per sons popularity as a citizen. Mr Stephens was born July 23, 1861, in Washington county, Illinois, and received his early education in the district schools of that county, and also in Jefferson county, that state. His youthful days were passed amid rural surroundings, and after bidding farewell to his desk in the school room he engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful in that work until thirty years of age, which was a landmark in that it formed a point of new departure. He came to Joplin and in the mines adjacent found work as a "hand," but proved so faithful and efficient in small things that he was given more and more to do and was advanced so rapidly that in six months he was superintendent for Black & Company, He prospected on the side and bought mining lands, upon which he established his home, building a commodious house. He eventually secured a third interest in the business of Blake & Company, but later disposed of that and organized the Novelty Mining Company, selling that in turn, after bringing it to successful operations. April 2. 1902, marked his entry into the real estate field and in this business he has enjoyed the most thorough success. From small beginnings he has come to be one of the most prosperous real estate dealers in all Joplin. In addition to the usual real estate business he has. developed several additions to the city and deals extensively in mining property. Among the above mentioned additions are the Midway and Cox Park, which owe their existence to the subject and his distinguished enterprise.
On November 18, 1883. Mr. Stephens VMS united in marriage in his native state, Miss Jennie Huggins, daughter of J, R. Huggins, of Jackson county, becoming his wife and the mistress of his household, To their union four children have been born: Roy E. born November 7. 1884, is engaged with his father in business; Arthur A., born May 7, 1891, is likewise associated with them: Edith. born December 31, 1900, is a student in the Franklin school of Joplin; and the youngest member of the family circle is Wilbur. born December 4, 1906. Their home is an attractive spot, the abode of refinement and youthful good cheer.
Mr, Stephens' father, Joel D. Stephens, was born in 1816 and died January 27, 1899, He was a native of Tennessee, but migrated to Washington county, Illinois, when a young man. He engaged in the buying and selling of farm lands and in the great basic industry itself, and was well known and prominent in his section of the state. In 1862 he and a party of friends took a trip overland to the gold fields of Idaho and prospected for gold, but after a few years he returned to Illinois and continued farming. He married in Washington county, Illinois, Miss Sarah Foster, born in 1842, becoming his wife. Her parents were Thomas and Rebecca (White) Foster, prominent and highly respected people and her grandparents on the maternal side came to Illinois from West Virginia. This worthy lady preceded her husband to the Great Beyond by a number of years, her demise occurring in February, 1889.
In political faith Mr. Stephens, the immediate subject of this review, is Democratic and his religious conviction is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. In addition to other interests above mentioned he is a director and the vice president of the Cox Park Realty Company. He is essentially public spirited and his heart and hand are given to the welfare and progress of the city in which his numerous interests are centered.
[History of Jasper County and its people, by Joel Thomas Livingston; Public Dominion] 58376138 Samuel H. Stephens July 07, 1924 Jasper Joplin 20736 and husband of 58375874 Nancy J. Stephens December 14, 1932 Jasper 40250
58376111 Roy E. Stephens February 01, 1925 Jasper Joplin 4831 wife 58375682 Ida E Stephens 13977156 Arthur A. Stephens January 25, 1941 Jasper Joplin 2950 husband of Nettie A. Stephens September 26, 1957 Jasper Joplin 32375 .
S. H. STEPHENS. A representative business man and sterling citizen of Joplin is S. H. Stephens, one of the city's most important real estate merchants, who has contributed in remarkable part to the growth of the city. Among his many achievements having been the development of several additions to the city. He is also interested in Jasper county's mining industry, and his success has been built upon native ability and foresight and fair and honorable dealings, as well as upon his per sons popularity as a citizen. Mr Stephens was born July 23, 1861, in Washington county, Illinois, and received his early education in the district schools of that county, and also in Jefferson county, that state. His youthful days were passed amid rural surroundings, and after bidding farewell to his desk in the school room he engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful in that work until thirty years of age, which was a landmark in that it formed a point of new departure. He came to Joplin and in the mines adjacent found work as a "hand," but proved so faithful and efficient in small things that he was given more and more to do and was advanced so rapidly that in six months he was superintendent for Black & Company, He prospected on the side and bought mining lands, upon which he established his home, building a commodious house. He eventually secured a third interest in the business of Blake & Company, but later disposed of that and organized the Novelty Mining Company, selling that in turn, after bringing it to successful operations. April 2. 1902, marked his entry into the real estate field and in this business he has enjoyed the most thorough success. From small beginnings he has come to be one of the most prosperous real estate dealers in all Joplin. In addition to the usual real estate business he has. developed several additions to the city and deals extensively in mining property. Among the above mentioned additions are the Midway and Cox Park, which owe their existence to the subject and his distinguished enterprise.
On November 18, 1883. Mr. Stephens VMS united in marriage in his native state, Miss Jennie Huggins, daughter of J, R. Huggins, of Jackson county, becoming his wife and the mistress of his household, To their union four children have been born: Roy E. born November 7. 1884, is engaged with his father in business; Arthur A., born May 7, 1891, is likewise associated with them: Edith. born December 31, 1900, is a student in the Franklin school of Joplin; and the youngest member of the family circle is Wilbur. born December 4, 1906. Their home is an attractive spot, the abode of refinement and youthful good cheer.
Mr, Stephens' father, Joel D. Stephens, was born in 1816 and died January 27, 1899, He was a native of Tennessee, but migrated to Washington county, Illinois, when a young man. He engaged in the buying and selling of farm lands and in the great basic industry itself, and was well known and prominent in his section of the state. In 1862 he and a party of friends took a trip overland to the gold fields of Idaho and prospected for gold, but after a few years he returned to Illinois and continued farming. He married in Washington county, Illinois, Miss Sarah Foster, born in 1842, becoming his wife. Her parents were Thomas and Rebecca (White) Foster, prominent and highly respected people and her grandparents on the maternal side came to Illinois from West Virginia. This worthy lady preceded her husband to the Great Beyond by a number of years, her demise occurring in February, 1889.
In political faith Mr. Stephens, the immediate subject of this review, is Democratic and his religious conviction is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. In addition to other interests above mentioned he is a director and the vice president of the Cox Park Realty Company. He is essentially public spirited and his heart and hand are given to the welfare and progress of the city in which his numerous interests are centered.
[History of Jasper County and its people, by Joel Thomas Livingston; Public Dominion] 58376138 Samuel H. Stephens July 07, 1924 Jasper Joplin 20736 and husband of 58375874 Nancy J. Stephens December 14, 1932 Jasper 40250
58376111 Roy E. Stephens February 01, 1925 Jasper Joplin 4831 wife 58375682 Ida E Stephens 13977156 Arthur A. Stephens January 25, 1941 Jasper Joplin 2950 husband of Nettie A. Stephens September 26, 1957 Jasper Joplin 32375 .
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