The Western Spirit, Paola, Miami Co., Kansas, Friday, June 24, 1892, page 3:
"David Burns Stephenson, one of the oldest settlers of Miami county, died last Friday night at his home, two miles north of town, of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for some months but was bedfast only three weeks.
He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in March, 1822, and was therefore 70 years of age. At the age of thirty he was married to Miss Mildred Akers in Putnam county, Indiana, who survives him. In 1864 they moved to Miami county and settled on the old homestead, north of town, where, during that 28 years, they have lived continuously and reared a respectable family of three sons and one daughter, viz: Mrs. W. M. Rice, who resides at Fort Scott, L. H. Stephenson, Dwight and John, all of whom live here. Mr. Stephenson was of that type of manhood we find in the sturdy pioneer and they are all good citizens. His attributes of character were pronounced and his personality a distinct one. He was a man who had the courage of his convictions, and that is always admirable in anyone. His example in many respects is a good one to follow. He had many friends and few, if any, enemies. Time lays all ranks low and few of his generation remain. Over fifty years of his life were in the Presbyterian faith and his was a devoted christian life. Persons who have known him longer than we will say to his credit what we have left unsaid.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Robinson. Perhaps the largest concourse of citizens, neighbors and friends ever known to attend a funeral in the county paid him the last tribute of respect in following him to the grave. To the bereaved wife and members of the family we extend the most genuine sympathy. May he rest in peace."
"David Burns Stephenson, one of the oldest settlers of Miami county, died last Friday night at his home, two miles north of town, of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for some months but was bedfast only three weeks.
He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in March, 1822, and was therefore 70 years of age. At the age of thirty he was married to Miss Mildred Akers in Putnam county, Indiana, who survives him. In 1864 they moved to Miami county and settled on the old homestead, north of town, where, during that 28 years, they have lived continuously and reared a respectable family of three sons and one daughter, viz: Mrs. W. M. Rice, who resides at Fort Scott, L. H. Stephenson, Dwight and John, all of whom live here. Mr. Stephenson was of that type of manhood we find in the sturdy pioneer and they are all good citizens. His attributes of character were pronounced and his personality a distinct one. He was a man who had the courage of his convictions, and that is always admirable in anyone. His example in many respects is a good one to follow. He had many friends and few, if any, enemies. Time lays all ranks low and few of his generation remain. Over fifty years of his life were in the Presbyterian faith and his was a devoted christian life. Persons who have known him longer than we will say to his credit what we have left unsaid.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Robinson. Perhaps the largest concourse of citizens, neighbors and friends ever known to attend a funeral in the county paid him the last tribute of respect in following him to the grave. To the bereaved wife and members of the family we extend the most genuine sympathy. May he rest in peace."
The Western Spirit, Paola, Miami Co., Kansas, Friday, June 24, 1892, page 3:
"David Burns Stephenson, one of the oldest settlers of Miami county, died last Friday night at his home, two miles north of town, of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for some months but was bedfast only three weeks.
He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in March, 1822, and was therefore 70 years of age. At the age of thirty he was married to Miss Mildred Akers in Putnam county, Indiana, who survives him. In 1864 they moved to Miami county and settled on the old homestead, north of town, where, during that 28 years, they have lived continuously and reared a respectable family of three sons and one daughter, viz: Mrs. W. M. Rice, who resides at Fort Scott, L. H. Stephenson, Dwight and John, all of whom live here. Mr. Stephenson was of that type of manhood we find in the sturdy pioneer and they are all good citizens. His attributes of character were pronounced and his personality a distinct one. He was a man who had the courage of his convictions, and that is always admirable in anyone. His example in many respects is a good one to follow. He had many friends and few, if any, enemies. Time lays all ranks low and few of his generation remain. Over fifty years of his life were in the Presbyterian faith and his was a devoted christian life. Persons who have known him longer than we will say to his credit what we have left unsaid.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Robinson. Perhaps the largest concourse of citizens, neighbors and friends ever known to attend a funeral in the county paid him the last tribute of respect in following him to the grave. To the bereaved wife and members of the family we extend the most genuine sympathy. May he rest in peace."
"David Burns Stephenson, one of the oldest settlers of Miami county, died last Friday night at his home, two miles north of town, of Bright's disease. He had been in poor health for some months but was bedfast only three weeks.
He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, in March, 1822, and was therefore 70 years of age. At the age of thirty he was married to Miss Mildred Akers in Putnam county, Indiana, who survives him. In 1864 they moved to Miami county and settled on the old homestead, north of town, where, during that 28 years, they have lived continuously and reared a respectable family of three sons and one daughter, viz: Mrs. W. M. Rice, who resides at Fort Scott, L. H. Stephenson, Dwight and John, all of whom live here. Mr. Stephenson was of that type of manhood we find in the sturdy pioneer and they are all good citizens. His attributes of character were pronounced and his personality a distinct one. He was a man who had the courage of his convictions, and that is always admirable in anyone. His example in many respects is a good one to follow. He had many friends and few, if any, enemies. Time lays all ranks low and few of his generation remain. Over fifty years of his life were in the Presbyterian faith and his was a devoted christian life. Persons who have known him longer than we will say to his credit what we have left unsaid.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Robinson. Perhaps the largest concourse of citizens, neighbors and friends ever known to attend a funeral in the county paid him the last tribute of respect in following him to the grave. To the bereaved wife and members of the family we extend the most genuine sympathy. May he rest in peace."
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His headstone says that he was born in Nicholas Co., Kentucky, rather than Bourbon.
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