DOCUMENTAION ALSO SPELLED STEPHENS OR STEVENS.
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Married
1. Priscilla Dowdy16 November,1829
2. Agnes Overstreet 09 May,1854
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & PRISCILLA DOWDY STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Jessie C. Stephens/Stevens b; 1842 d: 1924
2. Alfred Solomon Stephens/Stevens b: 06 January, 1839 d:
14 May, 1905
3. Daniel T. Stephens/Stevens b: 1844 d: 03 March, 1833 Farmville Battle C.S.A.
4. Mary Jane Stephens/Stevens b: 03 November, 1839 d: 14 August, 1912
5. Meredith Wright Stephens/Stevens b: 1839
d:27 July, 1882
6. William Henry Stephens/Stevens b: 25 February, 1831
d: 18 May, 1924
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & AGNES OVERSTREET STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Oliver Stephens/Stevens b: 1862
2. James F. Stephens/Stevens b: March 1855
3. John M. Stephens/Stevens b: 1857 d: 01 July, 1891
4. Nannie Stephens/Stevens b: 1858
5. Harriet Victoria Stephens/Stevens b: May 1858 d: 11 June, 1935
6. Meadora Stephens/Stevens b: Abt. 1861
Daniel Stephens could not write his name as found on his will where he marked an ( X ). He was a farmer by trade and lived in the Huddleston area of Bedford County Virginia. His five sons by his first marriage all faught in the Civil War on the CSA side. Their fighting unit was the 28 Va. Regiment, Company G., all of them were privates. As a result of the war he lost two sons, and one was wounded.
This regiment was mustered into service in May 1861, and assigned to Hunton's Brigade, Pickette's Division. Its first engagement was the first Manassass battle. Its winter quarters, 1861-62, were Centerville, in Fairfax County, in March 1862, moved via Orange Courthouse and Fredericksburg to Richmond, where the men embarked on steamers for Yorktown ; remained about a month in Yorktown, with some skirmishing, then fell back to Williamsburg, engaged with the enemy there May 1 1862, and moved on to Richmond the following day. In the latter part of May moved toward Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines. Engaged there May 31st , Gen. J. E. Johnston commanding against Gen. McClellan's forces. The 28th took gallant part in this battle, then marched back to Richmond, remaining there until June 25 Th then joined Jackson's command at Mechanicsville, and took part in the seven days fighting around Richmond. In August, moved from Richmond, via Gordonsville, Cross Keys, and Manassa Gap to take part in the second Manassa battle. Invaded Maryland, took part in the battle at Sharpsburg, thence fell back up the valley to Staunton. Camped at Fredricksburg winter of 1862-63. In Feb. 1863, moved to Petersburg, thence to North Carolina, participating in engagements at Plymouth and Washington. Back to Virginia engaged at Suffolk, then back to Petersburg, where Pickett's Division was again attached to Lee's force. From Petersburg, marched into the valley again, via ordonsville, Orange Courthouse and Cross Keys, engaged the enemy at Stegers Gap, thence moved down the valley, via Winchester to Williamsport, Maryland. Shared in the Pennsylvania
campaign, including the Gettysburg battle and Picket's glorious charge there, in which 4/5's of the men of the 28th were killed, wounded,or captured. Fell back to Williamsport, Maryland thence via Winchester and Gordonsville to Richmond, where the regiment was recruited. Camped near Petersburg and move into North Carolina in spring of 1864. Camped about a week, at Goldsboro moved to Newbern and had engagement there then returned to Petersburg. After this they participated in engagements at Drewry's Bulff,Hanover Junction, Hatchers Run and Five Forks. Retreated to Appomattox Courthouse, surrendering with Lee. Companies A, C, F, & G, the were enlisted and recruited largely in Bedford County Virginia.
Anne P. Lohmann
Aug. 15, 1990
Will of Daniel Butler Stephens
I Daniel Butler Stephens of the County of Bedford and the state of Virginia, Being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and force following to wit.
First, It is my will that all my just debts be paid. Second that my beloved wife ANGES have one third of my estate real and personal, during her natural life. Third that the remainder of my estate be sold and equally divided between my four children to wit, WILLIAM H. STEPHENS, ALFRED S.
STEPHENS, JESSE C. STEPHENS and MARY JANE AUTHUR. The last one to these Mary Jane Authur I give to her and her children after her, 4th it is my will that after the death of my wife that out of her estate that MATHEWS STEPHENS my grand-son shall have twenty dollars and also OLIVER
STEPHENS-have twenty dollars. DANIEL STEPHENS to have one dollar and JAMES STEPHENS one dollar. The residues of wife estate to be equally divided between JAMES F. STEPHENS, JOHN
STEPHENS, HARRIET V. STEPHENS, NANNIE M. STEPHENS. It is further my wish that my wife do not allow any of her brothers or sisters to come to live with her, and that proper care be taken with all the proper. It is my will that Griffin Dobyns be appointed my executor of this will, and in the event that he refuses to act that William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens be appointed. Given under my
hand this 19th day of October 1871 signed in the presents of William W. Reese and James F. McBride.
In Bedford County October 31st. 1871, This last will and testament of Daniel B. Stephens deceased was produced Court proved according to law, by the oaths of William W. Reese and James T. McBride subscribing witness thereto and
ordered to be Record as the true last will and testament of said Daniel B. Stephens deceased, and therefore on the motion of William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens the executors in said will named who made oath thereto , and together with Michall Debo Griffie into and acknowledger a bond in the penalty of Two thousands dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is grated there for obtaining a probate of said will in due form, and said bond is ordered to be recorded.
Testee,
R. S. Quanles
Daniel B. ( X ) Stephens
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Married
1. Priscilla Dowdy16 November,1829
2. Agnes Overstreet 09 May,1854
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & PRISCILLA DOWDY STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Jessie C. Stephens/Stevens b; 1842 d: 1924
2. Alfred Solomon Stephens/Stevens b: 06 January, 1839 d:
14 May, 1905
3. Daniel T. Stephens/Stevens b: 1844 d: 03 March, 1833 Farmville Battle C.S.A.
4. Mary Jane Stephens/Stevens b: 03 November, 1839 d: 14 August, 1912
5. Meredith Wright Stephens/Stevens b: 1839
d:27 July, 1882
6. William Henry Stephens/Stevens b: 25 February, 1831
d: 18 May, 1924
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & AGNES OVERSTREET STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Oliver Stephens/Stevens b: 1862
2. James F. Stephens/Stevens b: March 1855
3. John M. Stephens/Stevens b: 1857 d: 01 July, 1891
4. Nannie Stephens/Stevens b: 1858
5. Harriet Victoria Stephens/Stevens b: May 1858 d: 11 June, 1935
6. Meadora Stephens/Stevens b: Abt. 1861
Daniel Stephens could not write his name as found on his will where he marked an ( X ). He was a farmer by trade and lived in the Huddleston area of Bedford County Virginia. His five sons by his first marriage all faught in the Civil War on the CSA side. Their fighting unit was the 28 Va. Regiment, Company G., all of them were privates. As a result of the war he lost two sons, and one was wounded.
This regiment was mustered into service in May 1861, and assigned to Hunton's Brigade, Pickette's Division. Its first engagement was the first Manassass battle. Its winter quarters, 1861-62, were Centerville, in Fairfax County, in March 1862, moved via Orange Courthouse and Fredericksburg to Richmond, where the men embarked on steamers for Yorktown ; remained about a month in Yorktown, with some skirmishing, then fell back to Williamsburg, engaged with the enemy there May 1 1862, and moved on to Richmond the following day. In the latter part of May moved toward Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines. Engaged there May 31st , Gen. J. E. Johnston commanding against Gen. McClellan's forces. The 28th took gallant part in this battle, then marched back to Richmond, remaining there until June 25 Th then joined Jackson's command at Mechanicsville, and took part in the seven days fighting around Richmond. In August, moved from Richmond, via Gordonsville, Cross Keys, and Manassa Gap to take part in the second Manassa battle. Invaded Maryland, took part in the battle at Sharpsburg, thence fell back up the valley to Staunton. Camped at Fredricksburg winter of 1862-63. In Feb. 1863, moved to Petersburg, thence to North Carolina, participating in engagements at Plymouth and Washington. Back to Virginia engaged at Suffolk, then back to Petersburg, where Pickett's Division was again attached to Lee's force. From Petersburg, marched into the valley again, via ordonsville, Orange Courthouse and Cross Keys, engaged the enemy at Stegers Gap, thence moved down the valley, via Winchester to Williamsport, Maryland. Shared in the Pennsylvania
campaign, including the Gettysburg battle and Picket's glorious charge there, in which 4/5's of the men of the 28th were killed, wounded,or captured. Fell back to Williamsport, Maryland thence via Winchester and Gordonsville to Richmond, where the regiment was recruited. Camped near Petersburg and move into North Carolina in spring of 1864. Camped about a week, at Goldsboro moved to Newbern and had engagement there then returned to Petersburg. After this they participated in engagements at Drewry's Bulff,Hanover Junction, Hatchers Run and Five Forks. Retreated to Appomattox Courthouse, surrendering with Lee. Companies A, C, F, & G, the were enlisted and recruited largely in Bedford County Virginia.
Anne P. Lohmann
Aug. 15, 1990
Will of Daniel Butler Stephens
I Daniel Butler Stephens of the County of Bedford and the state of Virginia, Being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and force following to wit.
First, It is my will that all my just debts be paid. Second that my beloved wife ANGES have one third of my estate real and personal, during her natural life. Third that the remainder of my estate be sold and equally divided between my four children to wit, WILLIAM H. STEPHENS, ALFRED S.
STEPHENS, JESSE C. STEPHENS and MARY JANE AUTHUR. The last one to these Mary Jane Authur I give to her and her children after her, 4th it is my will that after the death of my wife that out of her estate that MATHEWS STEPHENS my grand-son shall have twenty dollars and also OLIVER
STEPHENS-have twenty dollars. DANIEL STEPHENS to have one dollar and JAMES STEPHENS one dollar. The residues of wife estate to be equally divided between JAMES F. STEPHENS, JOHN
STEPHENS, HARRIET V. STEPHENS, NANNIE M. STEPHENS. It is further my wish that my wife do not allow any of her brothers or sisters to come to live with her, and that proper care be taken with all the proper. It is my will that Griffin Dobyns be appointed my executor of this will, and in the event that he refuses to act that William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens be appointed. Given under my
hand this 19th day of October 1871 signed in the presents of William W. Reese and James F. McBride.
In Bedford County October 31st. 1871, This last will and testament of Daniel B. Stephens deceased was produced Court proved according to law, by the oaths of William W. Reese and James T. McBride subscribing witness thereto and
ordered to be Record as the true last will and testament of said Daniel B. Stephens deceased, and therefore on the motion of William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens the executors in said will named who made oath thereto , and together with Michall Debo Griffie into and acknowledger a bond in the penalty of Two thousands dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is grated there for obtaining a probate of said will in due form, and said bond is ordered to be recorded.
Testee,
R. S. Quanles
Daniel B. ( X ) Stephens
DOCUMENTAION ALSO SPELLED STEPHENS OR STEVENS.
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Married
1. Priscilla Dowdy16 November,1829
2. Agnes Overstreet 09 May,1854
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & PRISCILLA DOWDY STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Jessie C. Stephens/Stevens b; 1842 d: 1924
2. Alfred Solomon Stephens/Stevens b: 06 January, 1839 d:
14 May, 1905
3. Daniel T. Stephens/Stevens b: 1844 d: 03 March, 1833 Farmville Battle C.S.A.
4. Mary Jane Stephens/Stevens b: 03 November, 1839 d: 14 August, 1912
5. Meredith Wright Stephens/Stevens b: 1839
d:27 July, 1882
6. William Henry Stephens/Stevens b: 25 February, 1831
d: 18 May, 1924
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & AGNES OVERSTREET STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Oliver Stephens/Stevens b: 1862
2. James F. Stephens/Stevens b: March 1855
3. John M. Stephens/Stevens b: 1857 d: 01 July, 1891
4. Nannie Stephens/Stevens b: 1858
5. Harriet Victoria Stephens/Stevens b: May 1858 d: 11 June, 1935
6. Meadora Stephens/Stevens b: Abt. 1861
Daniel Stephens could not write his name as found on his will where he marked an ( X ). He was a farmer by trade and lived in the Huddleston area of Bedford County Virginia. His five sons by his first marriage all faught in the Civil War on the CSA side. Their fighting unit was the 28 Va. Regiment, Company G., all of them were privates. As a result of the war he lost two sons, and one was wounded.
This regiment was mustered into service in May 1861, and assigned to Hunton's Brigade, Pickette's Division. Its first engagement was the first Manassass battle. Its winter quarters, 1861-62, were Centerville, in Fairfax County, in March 1862, moved via Orange Courthouse and Fredericksburg to Richmond, where the men embarked on steamers for Yorktown ; remained about a month in Yorktown, with some skirmishing, then fell back to Williamsburg, engaged with the enemy there May 1 1862, and moved on to Richmond the following day. In the latter part of May moved toward Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines. Engaged there May 31st , Gen. J. E. Johnston commanding against Gen. McClellan's forces. The 28th took gallant part in this battle, then marched back to Richmond, remaining there until June 25 Th then joined Jackson's command at Mechanicsville, and took part in the seven days fighting around Richmond. In August, moved from Richmond, via Gordonsville, Cross Keys, and Manassa Gap to take part in the second Manassa battle. Invaded Maryland, took part in the battle at Sharpsburg, thence fell back up the valley to Staunton. Camped at Fredricksburg winter of 1862-63. In Feb. 1863, moved to Petersburg, thence to North Carolina, participating in engagements at Plymouth and Washington. Back to Virginia engaged at Suffolk, then back to Petersburg, where Pickett's Division was again attached to Lee's force. From Petersburg, marched into the valley again, via ordonsville, Orange Courthouse and Cross Keys, engaged the enemy at Stegers Gap, thence moved down the valley, via Winchester to Williamsport, Maryland. Shared in the Pennsylvania
campaign, including the Gettysburg battle and Picket's glorious charge there, in which 4/5's of the men of the 28th were killed, wounded,or captured. Fell back to Williamsport, Maryland thence via Winchester and Gordonsville to Richmond, where the regiment was recruited. Camped near Petersburg and move into North Carolina in spring of 1864. Camped about a week, at Goldsboro moved to Newbern and had engagement there then returned to Petersburg. After this they participated in engagements at Drewry's Bulff,Hanover Junction, Hatchers Run and Five Forks. Retreated to Appomattox Courthouse, surrendering with Lee. Companies A, C, F, & G, the were enlisted and recruited largely in Bedford County Virginia.
Anne P. Lohmann
Aug. 15, 1990
Will of Daniel Butler Stephens
I Daniel Butler Stephens of the County of Bedford and the state of Virginia, Being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and force following to wit.
First, It is my will that all my just debts be paid. Second that my beloved wife ANGES have one third of my estate real and personal, during her natural life. Third that the remainder of my estate be sold and equally divided between my four children to wit, WILLIAM H. STEPHENS, ALFRED S.
STEPHENS, JESSE C. STEPHENS and MARY JANE AUTHUR. The last one to these Mary Jane Authur I give to her and her children after her, 4th it is my will that after the death of my wife that out of her estate that MATHEWS STEPHENS my grand-son shall have twenty dollars and also OLIVER
STEPHENS-have twenty dollars. DANIEL STEPHENS to have one dollar and JAMES STEPHENS one dollar. The residues of wife estate to be equally divided between JAMES F. STEPHENS, JOHN
STEPHENS, HARRIET V. STEPHENS, NANNIE M. STEPHENS. It is further my wish that my wife do not allow any of her brothers or sisters to come to live with her, and that proper care be taken with all the proper. It is my will that Griffin Dobyns be appointed my executor of this will, and in the event that he refuses to act that William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens be appointed. Given under my
hand this 19th day of October 1871 signed in the presents of William W. Reese and James F. McBride.
In Bedford County October 31st. 1871, This last will and testament of Daniel B. Stephens deceased was produced Court proved according to law, by the oaths of William W. Reese and James T. McBride subscribing witness thereto and
ordered to be Record as the true last will and testament of said Daniel B. Stephens deceased, and therefore on the motion of William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens the executors in said will named who made oath thereto , and together with Michall Debo Griffie into and acknowledger a bond in the penalty of Two thousands dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is grated there for obtaining a probate of said will in due form, and said bond is ordered to be recorded.
Testee,
R. S. Quanles
Daniel B. ( X ) Stephens
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Married
1. Priscilla Dowdy16 November,1829
2. Agnes Overstreet 09 May,1854
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & PRISCILLA DOWDY STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Jessie C. Stephens/Stevens b; 1842 d: 1924
2. Alfred Solomon Stephens/Stevens b: 06 January, 1839 d:
14 May, 1905
3. Daniel T. Stephens/Stevens b: 1844 d: 03 March, 1833 Farmville Battle C.S.A.
4. Mary Jane Stephens/Stevens b: 03 November, 1839 d: 14 August, 1912
5. Meredith Wright Stephens/Stevens b: 1839
d:27 July, 1882
6. William Henry Stephens/Stevens b: 25 February, 1831
d: 18 May, 1924
CHILDREN OF DANIEL & AGNES OVERSTREET STEPHENS/STEVENS:
1. Oliver Stephens/Stevens b: 1862
2. James F. Stephens/Stevens b: March 1855
3. John M. Stephens/Stevens b: 1857 d: 01 July, 1891
4. Nannie Stephens/Stevens b: 1858
5. Harriet Victoria Stephens/Stevens b: May 1858 d: 11 June, 1935
6. Meadora Stephens/Stevens b: Abt. 1861
Daniel Stephens could not write his name as found on his will where he marked an ( X ). He was a farmer by trade and lived in the Huddleston area of Bedford County Virginia. His five sons by his first marriage all faught in the Civil War on the CSA side. Their fighting unit was the 28 Va. Regiment, Company G., all of them were privates. As a result of the war he lost two sons, and one was wounded.
This regiment was mustered into service in May 1861, and assigned to Hunton's Brigade, Pickette's Division. Its first engagement was the first Manassass battle. Its winter quarters, 1861-62, were Centerville, in Fairfax County, in March 1862, moved via Orange Courthouse and Fredericksburg to Richmond, where the men embarked on steamers for Yorktown ; remained about a month in Yorktown, with some skirmishing, then fell back to Williamsburg, engaged with the enemy there May 1 1862, and moved on to Richmond the following day. In the latter part of May moved toward Fair Oaks, or Seven Pines. Engaged there May 31st , Gen. J. E. Johnston commanding against Gen. McClellan's forces. The 28th took gallant part in this battle, then marched back to Richmond, remaining there until June 25 Th then joined Jackson's command at Mechanicsville, and took part in the seven days fighting around Richmond. In August, moved from Richmond, via Gordonsville, Cross Keys, and Manassa Gap to take part in the second Manassa battle. Invaded Maryland, took part in the battle at Sharpsburg, thence fell back up the valley to Staunton. Camped at Fredricksburg winter of 1862-63. In Feb. 1863, moved to Petersburg, thence to North Carolina, participating in engagements at Plymouth and Washington. Back to Virginia engaged at Suffolk, then back to Petersburg, where Pickett's Division was again attached to Lee's force. From Petersburg, marched into the valley again, via ordonsville, Orange Courthouse and Cross Keys, engaged the enemy at Stegers Gap, thence moved down the valley, via Winchester to Williamsport, Maryland. Shared in the Pennsylvania
campaign, including the Gettysburg battle and Picket's glorious charge there, in which 4/5's of the men of the 28th were killed, wounded,or captured. Fell back to Williamsport, Maryland thence via Winchester and Gordonsville to Richmond, where the regiment was recruited. Camped near Petersburg and move into North Carolina in spring of 1864. Camped about a week, at Goldsboro moved to Newbern and had engagement there then returned to Petersburg. After this they participated in engagements at Drewry's Bulff,Hanover Junction, Hatchers Run and Five Forks. Retreated to Appomattox Courthouse, surrendering with Lee. Companies A, C, F, & G, the were enlisted and recruited largely in Bedford County Virginia.
Anne P. Lohmann
Aug. 15, 1990
Will of Daniel Butler Stephens
I Daniel Butler Stephens of the County of Bedford and the state of Virginia, Being of sound mind and disposing memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and force following to wit.
First, It is my will that all my just debts be paid. Second that my beloved wife ANGES have one third of my estate real and personal, during her natural life. Third that the remainder of my estate be sold and equally divided between my four children to wit, WILLIAM H. STEPHENS, ALFRED S.
STEPHENS, JESSE C. STEPHENS and MARY JANE AUTHUR. The last one to these Mary Jane Authur I give to her and her children after her, 4th it is my will that after the death of my wife that out of her estate that MATHEWS STEPHENS my grand-son shall have twenty dollars and also OLIVER
STEPHENS-have twenty dollars. DANIEL STEPHENS to have one dollar and JAMES STEPHENS one dollar. The residues of wife estate to be equally divided between JAMES F. STEPHENS, JOHN
STEPHENS, HARRIET V. STEPHENS, NANNIE M. STEPHENS. It is further my wish that my wife do not allow any of her brothers or sisters to come to live with her, and that proper care be taken with all the proper. It is my will that Griffin Dobyns be appointed my executor of this will, and in the event that he refuses to act that William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens be appointed. Given under my
hand this 19th day of October 1871 signed in the presents of William W. Reese and James F. McBride.
In Bedford County October 31st. 1871, This last will and testament of Daniel B. Stephens deceased was produced Court proved according to law, by the oaths of William W. Reese and James T. McBride subscribing witness thereto and
ordered to be Record as the true last will and testament of said Daniel B. Stephens deceased, and therefore on the motion of William H. Stephens and Jesse C. Stephens the executors in said will named who made oath thereto , and together with Michall Debo Griffie into and acknowledger a bond in the penalty of Two thousands dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is grated there for obtaining a probate of said will in due form, and said bond is ordered to be recorded.
Testee,
R. S. Quanles
Daniel B. ( X ) Stephens
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