Aged 76 years 10 months 9 days
Source: William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883
WILLIAM STIVERS, Probate Judge, real estate and loan agent, came to Kansas in the spring of 1871; located at New Albany, Wilson County, and in the fall of 1872 was elected Probate Judge, and has filled the position ever since, having been elected for six consecutive terms. He was born in Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio, March 20, 1823; son of Randall and Phoebe Stivers. He was raised and educated in his native county. Moved to Tipton County, Ind., in 1851, and lived in that county twenty years, during which time he served as clerk in County Auditor's office two years; served as County Auditor by elections eight years, as Postmaster at Tipton one year, and representative in State Legislature two years. Moved to Kansas from Tipton County in 1871. He was married in Tipton, June, 1852, to Matilda A. Young, daughter of Alexander M. and Elizabeth Young. She is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. Mr. Stivers has a family of seven children, viz.: Urania Carrie, wife of M. G. Troup; Mary Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Kenedy; Charles E. (editor), William R. (editor), George A., Kate A. and Joseph W. William R. and George A. are twins, so also are Kate A. and Joseph W. Mr. Stivers is one of the most popular men in Wilson County, an honest and reliable businessman, and a faithful and capable public servant. He is a worthy Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F.
Source: William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883
WILLIAM STIVERS, Probate Judge, real estate and loan agent, came to Kansas in the spring of 1871; located at New Albany, Wilson County, and in the fall of 1872 was elected Probate Judge, and has filled the position ever since, having been elected for six consecutive terms. He was born in Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio, March 20, 1823; son of Randall and Phoebe Stivers. He was raised and educated in his native county. Moved to Tipton County, Ind., in 1851, and lived in that county twenty years, during which time he served as clerk in County Auditor's office two years; served as County Auditor by elections eight years, as Postmaster at Tipton one year, and representative in State Legislature two years. Moved to Kansas from Tipton County in 1871. He was married in Tipton, June, 1852, to Matilda A. Young, daughter of Alexander M. and Elizabeth Young. She is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. Mr. Stivers has a family of seven children, viz.: Urania Carrie, wife of M. G. Troup; Mary Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Kenedy; Charles E. (editor), William R. (editor), George A., Kate A. and Joseph W. William R. and George A. are twins, so also are Kate A. and Joseph W. Mr. Stivers is one of the most popular men in Wilson County, an honest and reliable businessman, and a faithful and capable public servant. He is a worthy Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F.
Aged 76 years 10 months 9 days
Source: William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883
WILLIAM STIVERS, Probate Judge, real estate and loan agent, came to Kansas in the spring of 1871; located at New Albany, Wilson County, and in the fall of 1872 was elected Probate Judge, and has filled the position ever since, having been elected for six consecutive terms. He was born in Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio, March 20, 1823; son of Randall and Phoebe Stivers. He was raised and educated in his native county. Moved to Tipton County, Ind., in 1851, and lived in that county twenty years, during which time he served as clerk in County Auditor's office two years; served as County Auditor by elections eight years, as Postmaster at Tipton one year, and representative in State Legislature two years. Moved to Kansas from Tipton County in 1871. He was married in Tipton, June, 1852, to Matilda A. Young, daughter of Alexander M. and Elizabeth Young. She is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. Mr. Stivers has a family of seven children, viz.: Urania Carrie, wife of M. G. Troup; Mary Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Kenedy; Charles E. (editor), William R. (editor), George A., Kate A. and Joseph W. William R. and George A. are twins, so also are Kate A. and Joseph W. Mr. Stivers is one of the most popular men in Wilson County, an honest and reliable businessman, and a faithful and capable public servant. He is a worthy Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F.
Source: William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, 1883
WILLIAM STIVERS, Probate Judge, real estate and loan agent, came to Kansas in the spring of 1871; located at New Albany, Wilson County, and in the fall of 1872 was elected Probate Judge, and has filled the position ever since, having been elected for six consecutive terms. He was born in Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio, March 20, 1823; son of Randall and Phoebe Stivers. He was raised and educated in his native county. Moved to Tipton County, Ind., in 1851, and lived in that county twenty years, during which time he served as clerk in County Auditor's office two years; served as County Auditor by elections eight years, as Postmaster at Tipton one year, and representative in State Legislature two years. Moved to Kansas from Tipton County in 1871. He was married in Tipton, June, 1852, to Matilda A. Young, daughter of Alexander M. and Elizabeth Young. She is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. Mr. Stivers has a family of seven children, viz.: Urania Carrie, wife of M. G. Troup; Mary Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Kenedy; Charles E. (editor), William R. (editor), George A., Kate A. and Joseph W. William R. and George A. are twins, so also are Kate A. and Joseph W. Mr. Stivers is one of the most popular men in Wilson County, an honest and reliable businessman, and a faithful and capable public servant. He is a worthy Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F.
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