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Elizabeth Murdock Stephens

Birth	:	22 Jan 1808 Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	9 Jun 1885 Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Bakers Chapel Cemetery, Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.1772003, -88.1164017
Description	:	AGED 77 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days Wife of SOLOMON BUTLER STEPHENS, Jr., they married 7/16/1824 in Giles CO., VA CHILDREN: 1. Mary Elizabeth Stephens Tickle 2. Martha J. Stephens Murray 3. Daniel S. Stephens 4. Elizabeth Stephens Martin 5. William Stephens 6. Thomas Stephens 7. Mariah B. Stephens James 8. Sarah A. Stephens Woodyard 9. Nancy Bain Stephens Brookman 10. Solomon Butler Stephens, III 11. Louisa E. Stephens ************************************************************** Notes for Solomon Butler Stephens II: Bedford County, Virginia; July 14, 1824, Solomon B. Stevens & Betsey Murdock; Elijah Murdock, Surety; Married by John Ayers, July 16, 1824. ... Read More	AGED 77 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days Wife of SOLOMON BUTLER STEPHENS, Jr., they married 7/16/1824 in Giles CO., VA CHILDREN: 1. Mary Elizabeth Stephens Tickle 2. Martha J. Stephens Murray 3. Daniel S. Stephens 4. Elizabeth Stephens Martin 5. William Stephens 6. Thomas Stephens 7. Mariah B. Stephens James 8. Sarah A. Stephens Woodyard 9. Nancy Bain Stephens Brookman 10. Solomon Butler Stephens, III 11. Louisa E. Stephens ************************************************************** Notes for Solomon Butler Stephens II: Bedford County, Virginia; July 14, 1824, Solomon B. Stevens & Betsey Murdock; Elijah Murdock, Surety; Married by John Ayers, July 16, 1824. THE LONG JOURNEY In the 1830's Solomon Butler Stephens Jr. and his wife Elizabath Murdock Stephens , packed their personal items , supplies and their children into a wagon. Then departed from Huddleston , in Bedford County Va . . They had heard of the good farm land in Kentucky , that was available for " homesteaders " . The fertile lands in Kentucky offered better opportunities to raise their family . Travel was difficult because the wildness trails were narrow and rough . There were no maps to go by in those days . The horse-drawn wagon was very slow and they lived in the wagon which was most undesirable . Solomon B. became very ill with Rubella Measles , in the White Gate area of Giles County, Virginia. They were forced to discontinue their Journey and care for him . Solomon developed complication and had a slow recovery . Their new friends and neighbors encouraged the Stephens family to buy land and settle in the White Gate area . They decided to remain in the area , because winter had arrived and it would not be safe in trying to cross the rugged mountains in harsh weather . They bought some land in Giles County and built a log cabin . Solomon Butler was very aggressive and prosperous , black smith by trade and also a successful farmer . Submitted By ; Allen & Marua Stephens , Finksburg , MD. 1850 Giles County Virginia Census In the 1850 Census of Giles County Va. Solomon B. Stephens is shown in the same house hold , living with William Crawford and family . Solomon B . Stephens 48 , Elizabeth 44 , Elizabeth 24 , Martha 22 , Daniel 19 , William 19 , Thomas , Marian 12 , Sarah 10 , Nancy 8 , Solomon 4, and Louisa E. 3 Mo. . 1860 Giles County Virginia Census Solomon Butler Stephens is listed in the 1860 Giles County Va. Census as follows; Solomon B. Stephens age 58 Farmer, wife Elizabeth age 53, Children; Daniel age 27, farm laborer, William age 26, farm laborer, Thomas age 24, farm laborer, Sarah age 17, domestic, Nancy age 16, Solomon age 14, Solomon B. died Sept. 18 , 1886 , 86 years. Elizabeth died May 9 , 1885, 78 years. Maria D/O Solomon, married Andreson James, April 7 1859 in Pulaski Co. Va. S/O O. & Mary James. Daniel married C. M. Brookman, Oct. 18 , 1860 Pulaski Co. Va. D/O Stephen & Malinda Brookman. William married Nancy J. Martin Dec. 11 , 1867 . D/O Mary R. Martin. Thomas married (1) Susan J Taylor, Feb. 24 1864 , D/O Robert & Martha Taylor , Henry Co. Va. Susan died May 5 , 1891 yrs. , Consumption ; (2) D. Thompson Nov. 10, 1892 , D/O James & A. Thompson. Sarah married William S . Woodyard , Jan. 12 , 1888. Nancy married John G. Brookman Sept. 19 , 1867 , S/O Stephens & Malinda Brookman. Note ; Daniel Stephens, married C .M Brookman & Nancy Stephens, married & John G. Brookman, brother & sister, Brookman's children of Stephen & Malinda Brookman . 1880 census of Giles County Va. S. B. Stephens age 76, wife Elizabeth age 60 and Sarah age 32. *********************************************************** LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SOLOMON B . STEPHENS This 30th of Nov. 1885 , I Solomon B . Stephens being in right mind I make this my last Will and Testament . 1st , I commend my soul to God who gave it. 2ondly , I will Mary A . Tickle , Elizabeth Martin , Martha J . Murry , Mariah J . James and Nancy B. Brookman one dollar and on more . 3dly , I will my daughter Sarah A. Stephens all my household and kitchen furniture . I also will her the house and land that I purchased of Issac Dehart . She is to have an equally Shar with my sons after my just and honest debts is paid out of what is left . 4th , The residue to be equally divided between my sons to wit , Daniel , William , Thomas , and Solomon B . Stephens Jr . Witness Andrew J . Bane and G. M. Waddell . Virginia Giles County the 21st day of Sept . 1886 . A writing supporting to be the last Will and Testament of Solomon B . Stephens deceased was this day presented in Court , Partly proven by the testimony on oth of G. M. Waddell one of the subscribing witnesses here to and coned to the term of the court for future proof , Again on 19th , day Oct . 1886 was future proven by the testimony on oth of A. J. Bane , one of the subscribing witnesses there to and ordered to be Second . Testee Giles County Court House, B . P . Watts ; Clerk. Pearisburg, Virginia Book 5, Page 214

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Where is Elizabeth Murdock Stephens's memorial?
Elizabeth Murdock Stephens's memorial is located at: Bakers Chapel Cemetery, Big Sandy, Benton County, USA.
When did Elizabeth Murdock Stephens death?
Elizabeth Murdock Stephens death on 9 Jun 1885 in Giles County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 36.1772003
Longitude: -88.1164017

Family Members:

Spouse

Solomon Butler Stephens Jr.

(1801 - 1886)

Children

Daniel S. Stephens

(1832 - 1900)

William Butler Eugene Stephens

(1834 - 1913)

Thomas Stephens

(1836 - 1920)

Sarah A. Stephens Woodyard

(1842 - 1904)

Solomon Butler Stephens III

(1846 - 1900)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bakers Chapel Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1772003, -88.1164017

2. Weatherly Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1455994, -88.1222000

3. Williams Grove Cemetery
Camden, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1516660, -88.1450530

4. Rushings Creek Cemetery
Camden, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1431340, -88.1096870

5. Moore Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1473000, -88.0852000

6. Ramble Creek Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2036000, -88.0784750

7. Dennis Rushing Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1391640, -88.0967380

8. Lowry Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2132988, -88.1519012

9. Hudson-Willis Rushing Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1342690, -88.0903790

10. Carter Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1699982, -88.1757965

11. Carter Cemetery
Mansfield, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1744310, -88.1774710

12. McRaes Chapel Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2187940, -88.0747570

13. Francisco Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1547012, -88.1802979

14. Margaret McKenzie Brewer Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2028000, -88.0543000

15. French Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2028008, -88.1800003

16. Craig - Farmer Family Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2350006, -88.1292038

17. Cedar Grove Church of Christ Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1555280, -88.0420920

18. Manleyville Cemetery
Manleyville, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2268982, -88.1669006

19. Greer Cemetery
Camden, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1150910, -88.1450560

20. Richardson Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2346220, -88.0680200

21. Edward Lindsey Cemetery
Big Sandy, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2401740, -88.0707360

22. Mount Zion Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1782840, -88.0200180

23. Beasley-Blanchard Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1102982, -88.0643997

24. Liberty Community Cemetery
Liberty, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0974998, -88.1078033