Zebedee Washington Stephens - An early pioneer,farmer and businessman, was born during his families trek from Virginia to Missouri in 1825. He grew up in Ripley County and a Justice of the Peace and a Baptist minister. He owned several prosperous farms and built the first hotel in Doniphan. His father, James Calvin Stephens, and other relatives are buried in the Stephens Cemetery on K Highway in the northeast section of the county.
Zebedee Washington Stephens - An early pioneer,farmer and businessman, was born during his families trek from Virginia to Missouri in 1825. He grew up in Ripley County and a Justice of the Peace and a Baptist minister. He owned several prosperous farms and built the first hotel in Doniphan. His father, James Calvin Stephens, and other relatives are buried in the Stephens Cemetery on K Highway in the northeast section of the county.
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