John B. Stevens was a native of Virginia and in 1833, when seventeen years of age, came to Ohio, locating near Thornville, Perry county. He was accompanied by his parents, Thomas and Nancy Stevens, who were also natives of Virginia. A carpenter by trade he followed that occupation throughout the years of his active business career and many evidences of his handiwork are still seen in substantial structures in this county. He died at his home in Thornville at the advanced age of eighty-two years, in 1898. He held membership in the Methodist church and for many years served as one of its trustees, taking an active part in everything tending to advance the growth of the church and extend its influence. He was an Odd Fellow for over fifty years and for many years was chaplain of the lodge.
His widow, Lucy Scarbaugh Stevens, is still living, making her home in Thornville. She is a most estimable lady, highly esteemed throughout the community. Her mother was the first white child born in Newark county. By her marriage Mrs. Stevens became the mother of four children, all of whom are yet living, namely : William T. an enterprising agriculturist , Oliver J., who is engaged in the undertaking business in Thornville, Ohio; Noble L., a practicing dentist of Thornville: and Attie V., the wife of John Conklin, who is engaged in the poultry business in Thornville.
History of Perry County: http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/perry/bios/STEVENS___WM__T_.htm
His widow, Lucy Scarbaugh Stevens, is still living, making her home in Thornville. She is a most estimable lady, highly esteemed throughout the community. Her mother was the first white child born in Newark county. By her marriage Mrs. Stevens became the mother of four children, all of whom are yet living, namely : William T. an enterprising agriculturist , Oliver J., who is engaged in the undertaking business in Thornville, Ohio; Noble L., a practicing dentist of Thornville: and Attie V., the wife of John Conklin, who is engaged in the poultry business in Thornville.
History of Perry County: http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/perry/bios/STEVENS___WM__T_.htm
John B. Stevens was a native of Virginia and in 1833, when seventeen years of age, came to Ohio, locating near Thornville, Perry county. He was accompanied by his parents, Thomas and Nancy Stevens, who were also natives of Virginia. A carpenter by trade he followed that occupation throughout the years of his active business career and many evidences of his handiwork are still seen in substantial structures in this county. He died at his home in Thornville at the advanced age of eighty-two years, in 1898. He held membership in the Methodist church and for many years served as one of its trustees, taking an active part in everything tending to advance the growth of the church and extend its influence. He was an Odd Fellow for over fifty years and for many years was chaplain of the lodge.
His widow, Lucy Scarbaugh Stevens, is still living, making her home in Thornville. She is a most estimable lady, highly esteemed throughout the community. Her mother was the first white child born in Newark county. By her marriage Mrs. Stevens became the mother of four children, all of whom are yet living, namely : William T. an enterprising agriculturist , Oliver J., who is engaged in the undertaking business in Thornville, Ohio; Noble L., a practicing dentist of Thornville: and Attie V., the wife of John Conklin, who is engaged in the poultry business in Thornville.
History of Perry County: http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/perry/bios/STEVENS___WM__T_.htm
His widow, Lucy Scarbaugh Stevens, is still living, making her home in Thornville. She is a most estimable lady, highly esteemed throughout the community. Her mother was the first white child born in Newark county. By her marriage Mrs. Stevens became the mother of four children, all of whom are yet living, namely : William T. an enterprising agriculturist , Oliver J., who is engaged in the undertaking business in Thornville, Ohio; Noble L., a practicing dentist of Thornville: and Attie V., the wife of John Conklin, who is engaged in the poultry business in Thornville.
History of Perry County: http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/perry/bios/STEVENS___WM__T_.htm
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