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James Stephenson

Birth	:	20 Apr 1820 Kentucky, USA
Death	:	7 Jan 1895 Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Groveton, Coos County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5810600, -71.5347100
Plot	:	Row 2, Grave 6
Description	:	Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 189. JAMES STEPHENSON, one of the early settlers of Clarke County, and a successful agriculturist of Washington Township, was born in Kentucky, on the Ohio River, April 20, 1820, a son of John and Margaret (Lewis) Stephenson, who were born, reared and married in the State of Pennsylvania. James Stephenson was seventeen years old when he left his native State, where he received the most of his education. He was married in 1841, and immediately after his marriage started for Iowa, locating first at Keosauqua, Van Buren... Read More	Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 189. JAMES STEPHENSON, one of the early settlers of Clarke County, and a successful agriculturist of Washington Township, was born in Kentucky, on the Ohio River, April 20, 1820, a son of John and Margaret (Lewis) Stephenson, who were born, reared and married in the State of Pennsylvania. James Stephenson was seventeen years old when he left his native State, where he received the most of his education. He was married in 1841, and immediately after his marriage started for Iowa, locating first at Keosauqua, Van Buren County, removing later to Monroe County, and in the fall of 1851 settled in Clarke County in Knox Township, where he remained two years. Mr. Stephenson then bought his present farm on section 33, Washington Township, on which he settled and began making improvements in his pioneer home, where he experienced many of the hardships and privations incident to a life in a new country. His wife died February 4, 1879, leaving seven children--Margaret A., wife of E. Mitchell; John R.; Sarah J.; Mary, wife of Wilson Loomis; James, Jr.; Melissa E. and Dora. Mr. Stephenson is one of the self-made men of Clarke County, beginning life without means, he having come to Iowa with but $1.75 in cash. But by his persevering energy and strict economy, combined with good business management, he has prospered even beyond his expectations, meeting with success both in his farming and stock-raising, in the latter business making a specialty of short-horn cattle. He at one time had 1,000 acres in Clarke County, part of which he has given to his children. He still owns 600 acres of choice land, and the small frame house in which he spent the first years of his residence in Clarke County has given place to his present commodious and comfortable dwelling. Mr. Stephenson is a Democrat of the Jefferson school of politics. Mr. Stephenson’s parents settled in Kentucky after their marriage. They subsequently removed to Rush County, Indiana, remaining there till the fall of 1843, when they removed to Van Buren County, Iowa. From Van Buren County they went to Monroe County, Iowa, and in the fall of 1852 came with their family to Clarke County, entering a tract of sixteen acres from the Government on section 33, Washington Township, which the father improved and fenced, making that his home till his death in 1865, the mother surviving her husband till 1871. They had a family of seven children--William, deceased; James, our subject; Winthrop; Mary A. married William Buchanan, died in 1872; John; Lewis, living in Kansas, and Andrew. John Stephenson was one of the sturdy pioneers of Clarke County, possessing great force of character and determination, which he showed in all his undertakings. He was a good neighbor and an enterprising citizen, always taking an active interest in all enterprises which he deemed for the good of his township. While living in Monroe County he served as trustee and justice of the peace. Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer. Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, IA January 10, 1895 James Stephenson died at his home in the northwest part of the county, last Monday morning, after a decline of about a year. He is one of the old settlers having come to the county forty-one years ago. He was a man of worth and integrity, who will be missed among his neighbors. Five daughters and two sons survive, his wife dying in 1879. He began life with very little and at one time owned one thousand acres of land, which he gave part of to his children, but kept a six hundred acre farm, almost to the last. He was born in Kentucky, April 20, 1820. His funeral was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, attended by a very large concourse. Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer.

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Where is James Stephenson's memorial?
James Stephenson's memorial is located at: Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Groveton, Coos County, USA.
When did James Stephenson death?
James Stephenson death on 7 Jan 1895 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Stephenson's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5810600
Longitude: -71.5347100

Family Members:

Parent

John Stephenson

(1791 - 1866)

Margaret Ann Lewis Stephenson

(1792 - 1872)

Spouse

Subbina Grier Stephenson

(1819 - 1879)

Siblings

John Stephenson

(1825 - 1914)

Andrew Stephenson

(1832 - 1903)

Children

Margaret Stephenson Mitchell

(1842 - 1900)

Sarah Jane Stephenson Burdick

(1848 - 1914)

Mary Stephenson Loomis

(1852 - 1912)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Groveton, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5810600, -71.5347100

2. Northumberland Cemetery
Northumberland, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5812700, -71.5335500

3. Rich Family Graveyard
Maidstone, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5848451, -71.5511466

4. Webb Cemetery
Maidstone, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5754900, -71.5555000

5. Courthouse Hill Cemetery
Guildhall, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5664500, -71.5611700

6. McDade Cemetery
Maidstone, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6051400, -71.5607700

7. Ridgewell Cemetery
Guildhall, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5670100, -71.5820200

8. Crawford Cemetery
Guildhall, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5658600, -71.5913300

9. Emerson Cemetery
Stark, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6306080, -71.4527130

10. Burnside Cemetery
Stratford, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6546500, -71.5647600

11. Blake Cemetery (Defunct)
Stark, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5985000, -71.4290600

12. Nellie Smart Cemetery
Guildhall, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5138741, -71.5947647

13. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5029400, -71.5739100

14. Summer Street Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4949799, -71.5651093

15. Taylor Cemetery
Maidstone, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6619300, -71.5905300

16. Old Lancaster Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4928380, -71.5696480

17. Wilder Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4919200, -71.5702900

18. Stark Village Cemetery
Stark, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6005478, -71.4072266

19. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4902830, -71.5692870

20. Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4875230, -71.5788440

21. Haynes Cemetery
Stratford, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6888800, -71.5150100

22. Center Cemetery
North Stratford, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6852554, -71.5875707

23. Stratford Center Cemetery
Stratford, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6852800, -71.5879200

24. Wentworth Family Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4750000, -71.4763890