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Ezra Milks Stephens

Birth	:	8 Jan 1831 Enfield, Tompkins County, New York, USA
Death	:	16 Jun 1917 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2346992, -97.1350021
Plot	:	Block 3, Lot 20
Description	:	Son of Reuben and Sally (Milks) Stephens. Married Margery Decker on December 19, 1854 in Town of Sylvester, Green County, Wisconsin. Civil War veteran - Enlisted as a Private on August 13, 1862 (the day after his son Parker's birth); joined Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, Iowa September 3, 1862; promoted to Full 5th Corporal May 29, 1863; mustered out August 8, 1865 at Clinton, Iowa. ``````````````` People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), June 21, 1917, p. 6, col. 5 EZRA M. STEPHENS Ezra M. Stephens was born January 8, 1831, in Erie County, New York. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George... Read More	Son of Reuben and Sally (Milks) Stephens. Married Margery Decker on December 19, 1854 in Town of Sylvester, Green County, Wisconsin. Civil War veteran - Enlisted as a Private on August 13, 1862 (the day after his son Parker's birth); joined Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, Iowa September 3, 1862; promoted to Full 5th Corporal May 29, 1863; mustered out August 8, 1865 at Clinton, Iowa. ``````````````` People's Banner (David City, Nebr.), June 21, 1917, p. 6, col. 5 EZRA M. STEPHENS Ezra M. Stephens was born January 8, 1831, in Erie County, New York. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George McKnight, in David City, Nebraska, June 16, 1917, at the age of 86 years. When a small boy he removed with his parents to Pennsylvania, and from there later to Wisconsin and to Iowa. He was married to Margery Decker, December 19, 1854, at Julian, Wisconsin. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive their father. With his wife and children he moved to Butler County in 1873, and settled on a farm two miles south of David City, where he farmed for many years. He moved to David City a number of years ago, and for several years past has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. George McKnight. His wife passed away May 11, 1916. Since her death Mr. Stephens has been in very poor health probably the result of old age. He was a soldier of the civil war, belonging to the 27th Iowa Regiment, Co. A, and served three years. He was a life-long member of the Baptist church and always tried to do his duty as a christian man. Mr. Stephens was a great home man and it was a rare thing for him to be away from his home unless called by business. His children are scattered over a wide territory, R.D. Stephens, living in Chaplin, Canada, Mrs. Chas. Blackman in White Water, Montana, E.P. Stephens in St. Edwards, Nebraska, and Mrs. George McKnight in David City. E.P. Stephens and family are the only ones of the children who were able to reach here for the funeral which was held from the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.J. Bell, the pastor, conducting the services. The body was laid to rest beside that of his wife in the David City cemetery. The pall bearers were Elmer Haight, A.M. Walling, I.J. West, J.G. Ross, A.B. Roys and S. Clingman. Ezra Stephens was one of the pioneers of Nebraska and of Butler County. He was here during the grasshopper days and suffered with the rest, but was made of that material that sticks and when the hard times passed over he was one of those who were here to do his mite in building the country up to its present standard. He had a large circle of acquaintances, especially among the early settlers, who will be sorry to know of his passing away. He had lived his life and his work was done and his maker had called him to come home. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who were so kind to us in giving aid and sympathy during the illness and burial of our father. THE STEPHENS CHILDREN. ````````````````` Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), June 21, 1917, p. 1, col. 5 PASSING OF EZRA STEPHENS Aged Civil War Veteran Laid to Rest Tuesday, June 19 Ezra M. Stephens, aged civil war veteran and long-time resident of Butler county passed to the great beyond Saturday, June 16, at 11 p.m. Death was from la grippe, and his illness was of only a few days duration. Owing to his advanced age he was unable to withstand the disease. He died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. George S. McKnight. The body of the aged veteran was laid to rest in the David City cemetery Tuesday afternoon by the side of his wife, who departed this life May 11, 1916, and who lived to be nearly 81 years of age. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock in the Baptist church and were conducted by Rev. J.J. Bell, pastor of that church. There were three songs, "Rock of Ages," "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee," given by a male quartet, H.L. Boston, Hugo Hahn, W.S. Rosenstock and Guy Walling. The pall bearers were S. Clingman, L.J. Eberly, E.E. Haight, A.B. Roys, J.J. West and A.M. Walling. Mr. Stephens served in the civil war nearly three years. He enlisted in August, 1862, and was honorably discharged on account of illness in July, 1865. He was a member of Company A, 27th Iowa Infantry, which was in the Southern states during most of the war. On January 8, 1917, he was 86 years of age. Mr. Stephens was born in New York state, in Tompkins county. He left New York with his parents when three years of age going to Pennsylvania and eight years later to Green county, Wisconsin. It was in Green county that his marriage to Miss Marjory Decker took place, on December 19, 1854. In the fifth year of their marriage they moved to Allamakee county, Iowa, on a farm near Rossville, living there ten years. They then came to Nebraska (this was in the year of 1869) and located on a farm three miles from David City. In 1897 they bought a home in David City and moved here. On account of failing age they went to the McKnight home to live five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens enjoyed nearly 62 years of a happy and companionable married life. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and they are all living. They are Mrs. Clara McKnight, Mrs. Laura Blackman of Whitewater, Mont., Reuben D. Stephens, living in Saskatchewan, Canada, and E.P. Stephens of St. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens also raised two boys, Philander Martin and George Davis. Mr. Stephens leaves 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

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Ezra Milks Stephens's memorial is located at: David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA.
When did Ezra Milks Stephens death?
Ezra Milks Stephens death on 16 Jun 1917 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2346992
Longitude: -97.1350021

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Margery Morse Decker Stephens

(1835 - 1916)

Siblings

Clarissa Stephens Ball

(1824 - 1885)

James Parker Stephens

(1833 - 1921)

Betsy Ann Stephens Churchill

(1837 - 1927)

Children

Ezra Parker Stephens

(1862 - 1942)

Clara Belle Stephens McKnight

(1868 - 1942)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. David City Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346992, -97.1350021

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

3. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

4. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.2136002

5. Garrison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

7. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

8. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

9. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

10. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

11. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

12. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

13. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

14. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

15. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

16. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

17. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

18. Circle Mound Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

19. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

20. Fairview Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2075005, -97.3199997

21. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

23. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

24. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000