According to census records, in 1860, John D. Stephens was a blacksmith in Monroe County, Missouri (later an assessor there); in 1870, a farmer in Adair County, Missouri; and, in 1880, a Probate Judge in Adair County, Missouri.
On January 11, 1847, in Monroe County, Missouri, John D. Stephens married America Lavina Sharp/Sharpe who was born in Virginia. They had the following known children:
Eliza J. Stephens 1848-1895
Henry Clay Stephens 1850-1930
Adaline S. "Addie" Stephens 1854-
Newton Stephens 1856-
Mortimer Stephens 1858-1928
Mary M. Stephens 1861-1895
John D. Stephens, Jr. 1865-
William Sherman Stephens 1867-1938
Katy "Kittie" Stephens 1870-
Thomas S. Stephens 1873-
Jessie Maude (Stephens) Miller 1876-1965
infant Stephens
From Missouri Pioneers Vol. 21 - Monroe County Guardianship Bonds- Book A (1831-1842, 1848-1854) - John D. Stephens was elected at the Aug 1852 election, county assessor for 2 years. John D. Stephens was elected in Aug 1854, county assessor.
From Sketch of Adair County, MO 1800's - J.D. Stephens, farmer, Kirksville P.O., Section 13, Township 62, Range 15, born in Kentucky, settled in Adair County in 1857.
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On Monday night Judge Stephens and a portion of his family met with a serious accident as they were going home after the rally. When about two miles south of town their team became frightened. The driver, Albert Stephens was dragged from the wagon by a fence stake, taking the lines with him. The team continued to run for about a quarter of a mile when Judge Stephens was thrown violently from the wagon. He was picked up in an insensible condition and taken to the residence of Mr. Early Corbin. Two boys and a little girl escaped unhurt. We are glad to hear that Mr. Stephens was better yesterday with good indications for a rapid recovery.
Weekly Graphic
Kirksville, Missouri
August 7, 1880
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Obituary - The Weekly Graphic - Kirksville, MO. Friday, July 13, 1888 Died - Stephens - At the family residence in this city Sunday July 9, 1888. Judge John D. Stephens, after a long and painful illness. Judge Stephens was an old resident of Adair County and widely and favorably known. Burial took place Monday in the Kirksville Cemetery. Rev. Ray Palmer conducted the funeral services.
The burial record book of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery (formerly Kirksville Cemetery) states after his date of death "runaway team."
According to census records, in 1860, John D. Stephens was a blacksmith in Monroe County, Missouri (later an assessor there); in 1870, a farmer in Adair County, Missouri; and, in 1880, a Probate Judge in Adair County, Missouri.
On January 11, 1847, in Monroe County, Missouri, John D. Stephens married America Lavina Sharp/Sharpe who was born in Virginia. They had the following known children:
Eliza J. Stephens 1848-1895
Henry Clay Stephens 1850-1930
Adaline S. "Addie" Stephens 1854-
Newton Stephens 1856-
Mortimer Stephens 1858-1928
Mary M. Stephens 1861-1895
John D. Stephens, Jr. 1865-
William Sherman Stephens 1867-1938
Katy "Kittie" Stephens 1870-
Thomas S. Stephens 1873-
Jessie Maude (Stephens) Miller 1876-1965
infant Stephens
From Missouri Pioneers Vol. 21 - Monroe County Guardianship Bonds- Book A (1831-1842, 1848-1854) - John D. Stephens was elected at the Aug 1852 election, county assessor for 2 years. John D. Stephens was elected in Aug 1854, county assessor.
From Sketch of Adair County, MO 1800's - J.D. Stephens, farmer, Kirksville P.O., Section 13, Township 62, Range 15, born in Kentucky, settled in Adair County in 1857.
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On Monday night Judge Stephens and a portion of his family met with a serious accident as they were going home after the rally. When about two miles south of town their team became frightened. The driver, Albert Stephens was dragged from the wagon by a fence stake, taking the lines with him. The team continued to run for about a quarter of a mile when Judge Stephens was thrown violently from the wagon. He was picked up in an insensible condition and taken to the residence of Mr. Early Corbin. Two boys and a little girl escaped unhurt. We are glad to hear that Mr. Stephens was better yesterday with good indications for a rapid recovery.
Weekly Graphic
Kirksville, Missouri
August 7, 1880
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Obituary - The Weekly Graphic - Kirksville, MO. Friday, July 13, 1888 Died - Stephens - At the family residence in this city Sunday July 9, 1888. Judge John D. Stephens, after a long and painful illness. Judge Stephens was an old resident of Adair County and widely and favorably known. Burial took place Monday in the Kirksville Cemetery. Rev. Ray Palmer conducted the funeral services.
The burial record book of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery (formerly Kirksville Cemetery) states after his date of death "runaway team."
Family Members
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Eliza Jane Stephens Lewis
1848–1895
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Henry Clay Stephens
1850–1930
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Addie Stephens Hill
1854–1937
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Newton M. Stephens
1856 – unknown
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Dr Mortimer Leonard Stephens
1858–1928
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Mary Malinda "Linda" Stephens Archer
1860–1895
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John D. Stephens
1865–1941
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William Sherman Stephens
1867–1938
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Kate M. Thomas
1869–1953
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Thomas A. "Phillip" Stephens
1873–1895
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Jessie Maude Stephens Miller
1876–1965
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Infant Stephens
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