The Stephens Family
of Georgia

Ancestry of
Charlye Mae Stephens Howell
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(Last Updated - 08/25/09)

A special note of Gratitude to
David Stephens
for his invaluable contributions to get this research started
on our branch of the Stephens Family.
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Information listed here is based on

  1. Papers supplied by David Stephens which were compiled in 1939 by Beatrice Commander, a Stephens descendant.
  2. Compiled Census Records by Brian Kelly Madaris, grandson of Charlye Mae Stephens Howell.
  3. Bible record of Robert David Stephens.
Note:  Names preceeded with an asteric *, denotes confirmed with census records.
Please not that this page is a work in progress.
 You are veiwing my workspace and not a final work.  
Please note the information is changing daily and is posted here so that others can have input and share.
Generation 1


Moab Stevens, born about 1755.  He lived in Wilmington, North Caroila where he fought in the Revolutionary War.  He lived in Robeson County, North Carolina in the 1790 census. He lived in Lancaster County, South Carolina in the 1800 - 1820 census. In 1830 he is in Chesterfield County, South Caroilna.   He is listed in the Roster of soldiers from N.C. in the Amer. Rev. Comp. By D.A.R. of NC. Durham, NC. 1932. (12,709p.):399.  He is listed as marrying Diana Willis.
      1. Joab Stephens, b. btw 1775 - 1782.
        1. Elias Stephens, b. 30 Sept. 1801, married Barbara Rush.
        2. John Stephens b. btw 1800 - 1810.
      2. Joshua Stephens, b. btw 1774 - 1784 most likely in North Carolina, he lived next to his father in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1800.  He married 1) Mary Blackburn, 2) Rebecca Pearce.
      3. William Stephens, b. btw  1770 - 1780... Is this William "Billie" Stephens ?????
        1. Henry Stephens, b. btw 1790 - 1795

The following people are listed as being in the Revolutionary War from the Wilmington, North Carolina, District.:  Moab Stephens, Asa Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, Nathaniel Stephens, Soammy Stephens, John Stephens.


Joshua Stephens, lived in Edgecombe Co., N.C. in 1776; Nash County, N.C. in 1777 which was created from parts of Edgecombe county in that year.  Joshua died in Nash County in 1793.
      1. William "Billie" Stephens
      2. Joshua Stephens Jr., was likely born in Nash County, North Carolina about 1773
      3. daughter name unknown
      4. daughter name unknown

Unknown Stephens, There is some speculation that Ezekial's father was either Joshua Sr., or a brother to Joshua Sr.  
  1. Ezekial Stephens
  2. William Stephens
    1. Ezekial Stephens, lived in Alabama.


*John Stephens, (unknown) b. 1777 in South Carolina, he married *M. ????.
      1. *Martha Stephens, b. 1825
Generation 2


William “Billie” Stephens (Joshua), born 1780; he married Susannah Vineyard.  This family lived in Sumner County, Tennessee a the time of Williams' fathers death in 1793.
      1. Isham Stephens, b. 1804, married Eliza ????. b. 1809.
      2. Stephen Washington Stephens, b. 1807, he married Nancy Pritchett on 04 June 1828 in Madison County, Georgia.
      3. Matilda Stephens, b. abt. 1810 married Thomas Hemphill in Madison County, Georgia.
      4. Jonathan V. Stephens,  b. 1814 married Fatima Euphie Stephens in Madison County, Georgia.
      5. Nancy Stephens b. 16 Aug. 1817; d. July 1907 at Stonewall, Georgia.  She married William Parrish
      6. Ezekial Stephens, married Sarah or Mary.
      7.  John William Stephens, b. 1821, married Lucy Jane Brooks.


Joshua Stephens Jr. (Joshua), b. abt 1773, likely in South Carolina.  He married *Elizabeth ????.  This family lived in Sumner County, Tennessee a the time of Williams' fathers death in 1793.  He was known to live in Rough and Ready, Georgia when he died.  He is buried in a cemetery there.  Rough and Ready is now known as Mountain View, in northern Clayton County.
Joshua and Elizabeth had the following children:
  1. T. S. Stephens, b. 1813
  2. Fatima Euphrie Stephens, She married Jonathan V. Stephens, her cousin, son of William "Billie" Stephens.
  3. *Malinda Stephens, b. 1817 in Georgia.
  4. Jonas Jackson Stephens, b. 1818 in Georgia.
  5. Shadrach "Shade" Stephens, married1) Eliza ????, 2) Kate ????.  
  6. S. Stephens, b. 1819 
  7. Sarah Stephens, married 1) ???? Harris, 2) John Dailey.  
  8. William P. Stephens, married Georgia Patterson.
  9. George Stephens,  he died at Hampton, Georgia.
  10. Henry Stephens
  11. Mary Elizabeth Ann Stephens, b. abt. 1820, she married 1) Jim Smith, 2) Capt. John T. Smith 
These individuals were listed in the family on the census records at one time, whose connection is not yet known.  Sanford F. Stephens b. 1831 in Georgia; Lucinda Stephens b. 1825 in Georgia; and Washington Stephens b. 1832 in Georgia.  Some family narratives liste Sandford as a brother in this family, but the birth year puts his connection in question.  He more likely a grandson to Joshua Jr.



Moab Stephens,  (unknown) b. 1812 in Georgia.  He married  *Arabelle B. Hood, 06 August 1841 in Henry County, Georgia.  Arabelle was the daughter of *L. Hood, born 1781 in Virginia.
      1. *Currin P. Stephens, b. 1835, d. 1888. He married *Nancy Matilda Thames
      2. *C. R. Stephens, b. 1839
      3. *Martha A. Stephens, b. 1842
      4. *John W. Stephens, b. 1845 in Georgia. He married *Mary ????, b. 1846 in Georgia.
      5. *E. H. Stephens, b. 1848 in Georgia
      6. *Sarah Stephens, b. 1851 in Georgia
      7. *William R. Stephens, b. Sept. 1851 in Georgia.  He married Mattie ????, abt. 1874.


Ezekial Stephens, (unknown Stephens) usually called "Zeke"; he is buried in Cobb County, near the Cherokee County, line in Old Holly Springs Cemetery along with other Stephens family members.  He married Mary ????.  He was known as "Pappy Stephens", his wife was known as "Mammy".   He fought in the war of 1812, in the Battle of New Orleans.  He enlisted in Tennessee, where he lived at the time.  After the war he moved to Franklin County, Georgia and owned a mill on Rocky River.  His land was on Soaps Creek according to one account.  The moved to Cobb County, after losing all of their crops in the drought of 1845.  He was about 75 years old when he died in 1874 or 1875.  In his later years he lived with his granddaughter Nancy Kathleen Stephens. (The order of the children is from the order of mentioning only, dates are not yet known)
  1. Duncan Stephens, died in the Civil War.  He had children with his wife ???? Burton.  His children are unknown, but one lived on Lookout Mountain in Alabama.
  2. Joshua Pitchford Stephens
  3. Andrew E. Stephens, was called "Dick" by his family.  He married Mary Anne Burton. 
  4. Tom Alex Stephens, he married Millie Richardson. 
  5. Nelson Stepphens
  6. Wilson "Wils" Stephens, is burried in Holly Springs cemetery.
  7. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Stephens, b. 01 June 1820; d. 16 Oct. 1901. 
  8. Evelyn Stephens, married Gabriel Quarles.


Generation 3




Isham Stephens (William, Joshua) b. 1804, married *Eliza ????. b. 1809.
  1. Wyley Stephens, b. 1832, married Catherine ????. This person is listed in 
  2.  *Andrew Stephens, b. 1833
  3. *Harriet Stephens, b. 1836
  4. *William Stephens, b. 1839
  5. *Russell Stephens, b. 1842
  6. *Harry Stephens, b. 1844
  7. *John Stephens, b. 1847


Stephen Washington Stephens (William, Joshua) b. 1807, he married *Nancy Pritchett in Madison County, Georgia on 05 June 1828.  Steven died in Clayton County, Georgia in 1872; Nancy died in 1877 in Clayton County.  They are buried at Mt. Campbell (or Carmel) Church in Henry County, Georgia.  
  1. *Mathew Jonas "Jones" Stephens, b. 1829. He married 1) Miriam Ann Mann  2) Elzie Stephens, 
  2. *Jane Stephens,  b. 1832, she married 1) ???? Thompson.; 2) Gus Whitten.  She died in 1898 in Henry County, Georgia.
  3. *J. W. Stephens, (m) b. 1838 One of these is John Stephens who died during the Civil War.
  4. *J. A. Stephens, (m) b. 1841 One of these is John Stephens who died during the Civil War.
  5. *Frank M. Stephens,  b. 1843, died in the Civil War.
  6. *Susie A. Stephens,  b. 1844, married ???? Dobbins.  She died in 1908 in Henry County, Georgia.


Jonathan V. Stephens  (William, Joshua) b. 1814 married *Fatima Euphie Stephens.
      1. *James M. Stephens, b. 1836 in Georgia, married *Amy ???? (Sarah and Amy were sisters, but names are not known).
      2. *William M. Stephens, b. 1837 in Georgia, married *Sarah ????  (Sarah and Amy were sisters, but names are not known).
      3. *Alfred A. Stephens, b. 1841 in Georgia.
      4. *Indiana Stephens, b. 1843 in Georgia, she married Andrew Stephens, son of Shade Stephens (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.)
      5. *Elsie Ellen Stephens, b. 1845 in Georgia. married Mathew Jonas "Jones" Stephens, Elzie was his third wife.  They lived in White Plains, Georgia near his family, and that is where Elsie died.
      6. Fannie Stephens, must have died very young.
      7. *Stephen Washington Stephens, b. 1846, he married Margaret Cater.
      8. *Eliza Jane Stephens, b. 1848 in Georgia.  She marrried James A. Holebrook, 23 Dec. 1869 in  Clayton County, Georgia.
      9. *Sarah F. Stephens, b. 1851 in Georgia
      10. *Zacharia F. Stephens, b. 1853, He married Fannie ????.  He was called "Bud" by his family.

Nancy Stephens (William, Joshua) b. 16 Aug. 1817; d. July 1907 at Stonewall, Georgia.  Buried at Bethel Church Cemetery, Stonewall, Georgia.  She married William Parrish on 15 Dec. 1846 in Henry County, Georgia.  William was b. 04 July 1817 possibly in Henry County, Georgia.
    1. William S. Parrish b. 26 Dec. 1847.  He married Nannie ????. Fought in the Civil War.
    2. Sariann Parrish b. 06 June 1849; married Russell Stephens, supposed to be a cousin.
    3. Andrew J. Parrish b. 14 July 1851.
    4. Eliza Caroline Parrish b. 18 (25?) July 1853; d. 14 May 1921.  She married John David Scarbrough who was b. 27 Aug. 1855; d. 27 Feb. 1933.


John William Stephens (William, Joshua) b. 1821, married *Lucy Jane Brooks.
  1. *J. T. Stephens, (m) b. 1846
  2. *W. J. Stephens, (m) b. 1848
  3. *G. W. T. Stephens, (m) b. 1850 


T. S. Stephens (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. 1813, he married *M. A. A. ????.
      1. *B. H. Stephens, (m) b. 1832 in Georgia
      2. *M. W. Stephens, (f) b. 1834 in Georgia
      3. *S. A. F. Stephens, (f) b. 1839 in Georgia
      4. *L. A. Stephens ,(f) b. 1842 in Georgia
      5. *W. L. Stephens, (m) b. 1845 in Georgia
      6. *A. L. Stephens, (m) b. 1848 in Georgia


Jonah Jackson Stephens (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. 1818 in Georgia, he married *Rhoda Ann Green on 11 Oct. 1846 in Fayette County, Georgia.  Jonah Jackson was called "Jack" by his family.  His name appears in the census records as Jones, and as Jonas.  He is listed in Confederate papers as J. J. and Jackson.  Therefore it is believed that his name was Jonah Jackson Stephens.

Jonis joined Co.E, of the 30th Georgia Regiment at the start of the Civil War.  He was discharged in 1862 for being over the age of 42.

Near the end of the Civil War this family was taken prisoner by the Union Army and taken north.  Although specifics are not known as to why they were chosen, it is likely that a member of the family was working for a Confederate factory or mill.  This occurred in several places in Georgia such as the New Manchester Mill in Campbell County, Georgia (Now Douglas County), and the Roswell Mill in Roswell, Georgia.  It was the belief of the Union Army that destroying the mill would not stop the production of uniforms or arms, so they would take the workers of the mills and move them northward to northern prisons for the duration of the war.

This family was moved northward and then placed on boats to Indiana.  Research is just beginning on this new knowledge (9/2008), hopefully updates will be provided soon.

Is is uncertain when Jack or Rhoda died, but it is believed that they are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in on Riverdale Road, Riverdale, Georgia.  This cemetery was Stephens land and was donated to the church for the church building and cemetery.

Jonis and Rhoda had the following children:

  1. *Robert David Stephens,  b. 28 Nov. 1861 in Georgia.  He married Martha Missouri Catherine Jones.
  2. Rhoda Ann Stephens, d. 25 Apr. 1909.  Little is known about Rhoda Ann.  Howard Green use to say that she was "buried in the big waters", but it is unknown what he meant by that.

They lived in Clayton County, Georgia, Jonesboro in 1870.
They lived in Clayton County, Georgia, District 548 in 1880.


Shadrach "Shade" Stephens, (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.)  married 1) Eliza ????, 2) Kate ????.  He lived in Rough and Ready, Georgia, this is now known as Mountain View in Clayton County, Georgia.
      1. Andrew J. Stephens,  b. 1832 in Georgia, married *Indiana Stephens b. 1843.  She was the daughter of *Johnathan V. and Fatima Euphrie Stephens


S. Stephens (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. 1819 in Georgia, he married *E. ????, b. 1822 in Georgia.
      1. *G. R. Stephens, (f) b. 1838 in Georgia
      2. *T. J. Stephens, (m) b. 1840 in Georgia
      3. *W. M. Stephens, (m) b. 1853 in Georgia
      4. *J. Stephens, (m) b. 1855 in Georgia
      5. *L. Stephens, (m) b. 1857 in Georgia
      6. *M. E. Stephens, (f) b. 1859 in Georgia.  She married J. C. Elrod on 08 Jan. 1871 in Clayton County, Georgia.


Sarah Stephens, (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) married 1) ???? Harris, 2) John Dailey.  Sarah is buried at Mount Zion cemetery on Metropolitan Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
  1. Fleming C. Harris, b. 01 Feb. 1833. He married Elizabeth Jane Davis, b. 11 Jan. 1843.  They were married 09 Apr. 1857.
  2. Amelia Harris, she married ???? Bowen.
  3. Dan Dailey
  4. George Dailey, was named for his uncle; George Stephens.  He married Ella D. Hall on 23 Oct. 1878.
  5. Mattie Dailey
  6. Philip Joshua Dailey
  7. John Dailey

William P. Stephens (Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) married 1) ???? ????, 2) Carolyn ????.  William ran a dairy in Atlanta.  He and his second wife are buried at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.  William died 24 April. 1883; Carolyn died 07 Dec. 1882.
  1. Mary Elizabeth Ann "Minky" Stephens, she married Francis Osborne White.  
  2. Charles W. Stephens, he married Georgia Ann Tabiatha Patterson. 


Mary Elizabeth Ann Stephens,(Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. abt. 1820, she married 1) Jim Smith, 2) Capt. John T. Smith who was much older and served in the Revolutionary War. He had six children already when they married.  Mary Ann and John T. Smith are buried at Mt. Zion Cemetey in Hapeville, Georgia.  It is located on Metropolitan Avenue, previously known as Stewart Avenue.
  1. Pompey Smith
  2. John A. Smith
  3. Frances Smith
  4. Will Smith, He was killed at the Seven's Day Battle during the Civil War.
  5. Callie Smith, never married.
  6. Georgia Anne Smith, married "Bud" White.  
  7. Fatima Washington Smith, she was called "Duck".  She married Royal Glover Daniel.
  8. Hulda Smith, married Andrew Klassett.

*Currin P. Stephens, (Moab) b. 1835, d. 1888. He married *Nancy Matilda Thames on 03 Mar. 1861 in Clayton County, Georgia. She was b. 1837 in Georgia.  He was a private in Co. I, 30th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, CSA.  After the war he was employed in a Saw Mill in East Point, Georgia.  Currin and Matilda are buried in Flat Rock Cemetery, located in the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport.. 
      1. *Madera Stephens, b. 1862 in Georgia
      2. *Anna Stephens, b. 1864 in Georgia
      3. *William Stephens, b. 1867 in Georgia
      4. *Ada Stephens, b. 1868 in Georgia
      5. *Currin Stephens, b. Feb. 1870 in Georgia.


*William R. Stephens (Moab), b. Sept. 1851 in Georgia.  He married *Mattie ????, abt. 1874. She was b. May 1851 in Georgia  They had the following children:
  1. *Esha (Esca)  L. Stephens, b. Oct. 1877 in Georgia.
  2. *Mason Stephens, b. Feb. 1879 in Georgia.
  3. *Maud Stephens, b. Mar. 1883 in Georgia.
  4. *Lena Stephens, b. May 1888 in Georgia.
  5. *Cannon Stephens, b. May 1894 in Georgia


Joshua Pitchford Stephens, (Ezekial) b. ?, d. at age 74; he married Mary Ann Bannister in Cobb County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of John and ???? Murdock Bannister of Marrietta, Georgia.  He is buried in Sandy Springs Graveyard.

  1. Lou D. Stephens, married Sherman Watkins.
    1. Bessie Watkins
  2. Charles Columbus Stephens, lived in the Bolton area of Atlanta.
  3. Pink Stephens, was Sheriff of Cobb County, Georgia.
  4. William Pinkney Stephens, lived in Texas.
  5. James Linton Stephens, he married ???? ????
  6. John Stephens, was born at Potter Place, later known as Hamilton Place, between Sandy Springs, Georgia and Roswell, Georgia.  He married Eliza Nix
    1. William Pitchford Stephens
    2. Josephine Stephens, she married Herschel Bettis. 
  7. Sam Ramsey Stephens, disappeared and no one knows what happened to him.
  8. Virgil Emmett Stephens, 


Andrew E. Stephens, (Ezekial) was called "Dick" by his family.  He married Mary Anne Burton. Andrew is buried at Holly Springs cemetery.
    1. Ayers Stephens
      1. Maud Stephens, married ???? Wilson.  Lived in Marrietta, Geogia.
    2. Bartow Stephens, he was called "Bart".
    3. Lee Stephens
    4. Tom Stephens
    5. Babe Stephens (male)
    6. Emmett Stephens
    7. Emma Stephens
    8. Sally Stephens
    9. Ina Stephens, marrried Bob Whitley
    10. Ada Stephens


Tom Alex Stephens, (Ezekial) he married Millie Richardson. He is buried in Comulgee (?) Alabama.
    1. Jim Stephens  
    2. Alex Stephens, he married Mandy Chandler


Wilson "Wils" Stephens, (Ezekial) is burried in Holly Springs cemetery.
    1. Joseph Ezekial Stephens, he married ???? McMeekan.
    2. William Pitchford Stephens, married Molly Adams. 
    3. William Stephens
    4. Thomas Jonathan Stephens (twin)
    5. Jonathon Thomas Stephens (twin)
    6. Jane Stephens
    7. Lou Stephens, unmarried


Elizabeth "Lizzie" Stephens, (Ezekial) b. 01 June 1820; d. 16 Oct. 1901. She is buried in Old Pleasant Grove or Davis Cemetery in Cobb County, Georgia.  "While attending a camp meeting, she went to the moaners' bench, and the Methodist minister holding the meeting slipped a note in her hand, andthey afterwards were married; that the minster's name was "Smith", and after they were married Lizzie found a note in his packet from his wife, and then left him, and called her child Stephens instead of Smith.
    1. Nancy Kathleen (Smith) Stephens, she married Milton Davis
  1. Albinus Elsworth Davis; married 1) Fannie Johnson, 2) Argin Croover White.
  2. Ira Augustus Davis, married Cynthia Berry, they lived in Roswell, Georgia and had about six children.


Evelyn Stephens, (Ezekial) married Gabriel Quarles.
    1. Sam Quarles, lived in Steel, Alabama. 
    2. David Quarles, (one source lists him as Daniel)
    3. Kate Quarles, married Sam Newton

Generation 4


Mathew Jonas "Jones" Stephens,  (Stephen Washington, William, Joshua) b. 1829. He married 1) Miriam Ann Mann who was b. in Henry County, Georgia in 1834, she died in Henry County on 23 May 1878.  They are buried in Rock's Cemetery in Carroll County.  He operated a wagon and carriage shop in Atlanta before the war.  He fought in the 10th Alabama Regiment, CSA during the Civil War.  At the time of his enlistment he lived in Opelika, Alabama.  He was wounded durig the Civil War.  Mathew married 2) Elzie Stephens, his cousin,  daughter of Jonathan V. Stephens.  He was born in Henry County, Georgia; died in Carroll County, Georgia in 1905.  He is buried at Effices Church near Clem, Carroll County, Georgia.  He lived on McIntosh Road, near Doris Mill and Plug Cross Road.
    1. Henry C. Stephens, married 1) Pauline Palmer, 2) Ida Gilbert.  
    2. Lewis J. Stephens, married Daught Johnston. 
    3. James Mathew Stephens, married Lucy Banks. 
    4. William Washington Stephens, married Sarah Margaret Brown.  
    5. Lilly Stephens, married Robert Brown.  
    6. Laura Lee Stephens, married Albert Thompson.

Frank M. Stephens, (Stephen Washington, William, Joshua) b. 1843, died in the Civil War.
    1. Frank Stephens Jr.



Andrew J. Stephens  (Shadrach, Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. 1832 in Georgia, married *Indiana Stephens,  b. 1843.  They were cousins.
      1. *Eliza Elander Stephens, b. 1860 in Georgia.

James M. Stephens (Jonathan V., William, Joshua) b. 1836 in Georgia, married *Amy ????
    1. *Tina I. A. Stephens, b. 1856 in Georgia
    2. *Amanda M. Stephens, b. 1849 in Georgia, (* living with family in 1860, most likely sister)


Stephen Washington Stephens (Jonathan V., William, Joshua) (b. 1846) married Margaret Cater b. Oct. 1848. Margaret's mothers name was Polly Cater.  Margaret is buried at Flat Rock Cemetery in Clayton County, Georgia.
      1. Mintory Stephens, b. 1871
      2. *Queen V. Stephens,  b. 1873, She married *???? Beasley.  In the 1900 Clayton County, Georgia census, she is listed as a widow with one child.
          1. *John Beasley, b. Dec. 1896 in Georgia.
      1.  *John Thomas Stephens, b. April 1874
      2. *Marietta Stephens, b. June 1880, she married ???? Kimberly.
      3. James Edgar Stephens, b. 24 July 1882; d. 09 Oct. 1926. He is buried at Flat Rock Cemetery in Clayton County, Georgia.
      4. *Roderick C. Stephens, b. May 1885; d. 04 June 1951, He is buried at Flat Rock Cemetery in Clayton County, Georgia.
      5. Edgar Stephens,


Zacharia F. Stephens (Jonathan V., William, Joshua) b. 1853, He married Fannie ????.  They lived in Clayton County, Ga in 1880. he is buried at Flat Rock cemetery.
  1. Anna Belle Stephens, b. 1876, married Stanmore “Buck” Dailey.
  2. Nanny Stephens, b. 1878
  3. Alex Stephens; he lived at Cooks Crossing.


*Robert David Stephens (Jonah Jackson, Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b. 28 Nov. 1861 in Georgia; d. 31 July 1923.  He married *Martha Missouri Catherine Jones, on 22 Jan. 1884.  Martha was called "Mittie" by her friends and family.  Mittie was b. 11 Mar. 1857; d. 31 Jan. 1935.  
    In 1910, this family lived in Fulton County, Georgia, Atlanta Ward 10, District 118.  
    Robert and Mittie had the following children:

  1. *Howard Green Stephens, b.  29 Nov. 1884 in Georgia; d. 16 Nov. 1959.  He married *Geneva Delone Fryer.
  2. Margaret Elizabeth Roda Ann Matilda Stephens, was b. 03 Oct. 1886; d. 1900.  

1870 - 1880 Census Clayton County, Georgia
1910 - 1920 Census, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia


Mary Elizabeth Ann "Minky" Stephens, (William P., Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) she married Francis Osborne White.  She was born and raised in Madison County, Georgia.
    1. Caroline Louella "Carrie" White, never married, took care of her brother George.
    2. George Robert White, was blind and paralytic, never married.
    3. Julius Martin White
    4. Walter William White
    5. Charles Elbert White


Charles W. Stephens, (William P., Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) he married Georgia Ann Tabiatha Patterson. He was a carpenter and worked with his father in the Dairy business.  Charles died 22 Oct. 1906, he and Georgia are buried in the Stephens lot in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.  Georgia died 15 April, 1909.
    1. William Henry Stephens, died 05 Dec. 1878 at the age of 6.  He is buried in the Stephens lot in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
    2. Alma Idalee Stephens, married Willie B. Winburn.  Alma died 05 Nov. 1911 and is buried in the Stephens lot in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.  Georgia died 15 April, 1909.
    3. Lonnie Dawson Stephens, b. June 1901; died 30 July 1901 as an infant.  Buried in the Stephens lot in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
    4. Marion Clifford Stephens
      1. Margaret Stephens
      2. Georgia Elizabeth Stephens
      3. Charles Stephens
    5. Emma Cornelia Stephens, married William "Billy" Fields Evans.   This family lived in Sarasota, Florida.
  1. Ivy Belle Evans, married Earnest C. Kuhlo.
  2. Nellie May Evans, married Raymond Rutledge
  3. Willie Lora Evans, married Frontie Hood Smith.
  4. Alvin Wyndol Evans, married Ema Belle Jennings.
  5. Walton Fields Evans, married Eleanor ????.
        1.  John Franklin Stephens, married Margaret Essie Williamson.
          1. John Stephens, married Louise Lillian Shivers.  They had no children.
        2.  Grover Cleveland Stephens, unmarried, buried in the Stephens lot in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.
        3.  Mary Myrtice Stephens
        4.  Mae Lillie Stephens, married A. J. Corley.  They lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Generation 5


Henry C. Stephens, (Mathew Jonas, Stephen Washington, William, Joshua Sr.) married 1) Pauline Palmer, 2) Ida Gilbert.  They lived in Miami Florida.  Henry died in 1935 and was buried in Rockdale County, Georgia.
    1. Era Stephens, married ???? Crumley.
    2. Eva Stephens,
    3. John Homer Stephens, married Eunice Crumley.
    4. H. Hover Stephens, lived near Jonesboro, Georgia.
    5. Hugh Stephens, lived in Atlanta, Georgia. He married ???? Phillips.

Lewis J. Stephens, (Mathew Jonas, Stephen Washington, William, Joshua Sr.) married Daught Johnston.  Lewis died in 1907 and is buried in Carroll County, Georgia.
    1. Henry Stephens, lived in Bowden, Georgia.

James Mathew Stephens, (Mathew Jonas, Stephen Washington, William, Joshua Sr.) married Lucy Banks.  They lived in Atlanta where James died in 1920.  He is buried in Carroll County, Georgia.  They had one daughter;
    1. Lela Lee Stephens, married Paul J. Henry.
    2. Vela Viola Stephens, married Walter Van Buren Moore.
    3. Jimmie Lou Stephens (f), married Leitch H. Williamson.
    4. Lillie Stephens, married Charlie Gartman.
    5. Mora Stephens, married Joe D. Hilliard.
    6. Dura Stephens, married Marvin McDowell.
    7. Luther Stephens, married Ida ????.

William Washington Stephens,(Mathew Jonas, Stephen Washington, William, Joshua Sr.)  married Sarah Margaret Brown.  They lived in Richland, Georgia.  They had several children, one is known.
  1. Willie Lee Stephens, he married Annie Lizzie Moore.  They were married 14 Jan. 1912 and lived in Carrollton, Georgia.
  1. George Wilford Stephens, b. 11 Nov. 1912
  2. William Wayne Stephens, b. 18 June 1914
  3. Albia Nanette Stephens, b. 14 June 1916
  4. Loula Margaret Stephens, b. 30 July 1918
  5. Hugh Lee Stephens, b. 14 Dec. 1920
  6. Marion Elizabeth Stephens, b. 15 Oct. 1934.
  1. Tyree James Stephens, born 05 Aug. 1903, he married Bessie Carter.
  2. Myra Neal Stephens, married Henrietta Williams.
  3. Kenny Barnett Stephens, married Kate Daniel.
  4. Maynard Bradley Stephens, married Lucy May Everett.
  5. Roulf Vernon Stephens, married Martha Neal Wells.
  6. Lula May Stephens, married L. Wilbur Denny.

Lilly Stephens, (Mathew Jonas, Stephen Washington, William, Joshua Sr.) married Robert Brown.  They lived in Columbus, Georgia where she died in 1902.
    1. Dan Brown
    2. Jim Brown
    3. Cliff Brown
    4. Harlee Brown
    5. Carl Brown
    6. Pearl Brown
    7. Annie Brown
    8. Willie Brown (f)
    9. Lillie Brown
    10. Dealy Brown.


*Howard Green Stephens (Robert David, Jonah Jackson, Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.) b.  29 Nov. 1884 in Georgia; d. 16 Nov. 1959.  He was called "Tobe" by friends and family. He married *Geneva Delone Fryer, 18 Feb. 1906.  Friends and family called her Lonie and she was b. 29 Mar. 1888; d. 08 Oct. 1934.  

In 1910, this family lived in Fulton County, Georgia, Atlanta Ward 10, District 118. They were living with Howard's parents.  Howard was listed as a "sheet metal worker".   In 1920 they lived Ward 10, District 147.  Howards parents were living with them.  Howard and Lonie are buried at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery in Riverdale, Georgia on Riverdale Rd.

Howard and Lonie had the following children:

  1. *Charlye Mae Stephens, b. 15 Dec. 1906, d. 17 Feb. 1962 .  She married Comer Gordon Howell on 15 Mar. 1926.
  2. Mamie Geneva C. Stephens, b. 15 Feb. 1911; d. 09 Jan. 1915.  She is buried at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery in Riverdale, Georgia on Riverdale Rd.
  3. *Mamie Jo Elizabeth Rhoda Ann Matilda Stephens, b. 18 Nov. 1917; d. 02 May 1987.  She married Douglas B. Bridges and lived in Fairburn, Georgia.  They are buried at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery in Riverdale, Georgia on Riverdale Rd.
  4. Lucy Lenore Stephens, b. 18 Nov. 1927; d. 24 Dec. 1986.  She married 1) Charles C. Landers, 2) James Lonnie Jenkins.  She is buried at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church cemetery in Riverdale, Georgia on Riverdale Rd.

1910 - 1920 Census, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

Stephens Family Census Records

1790
State of North Carolina

Head of Household Free White males 16 and up Free White Males under 16 Free White Females All other free persons Slaves
Joshua Stephens 1 2 3 - -
Resides in Nash County


Head of Household Free White males 16 and up Free White Males under 16 Free White Females All other free persons Slaves
Moab Stephens 1 4 4 - 2
Resides in Robeson County


1800
State of South Carolina


Free White Males Free White Females
Head of Household to 10 10 to 16 16 to 26 26 to 45 45 & up to 10 10 to 16 16 to 26 26 to 45 45 & up all other free slaves
1790-1800 1784 - 1790 1774 - 1784 1755 - 1774 - 1755 1790-1800 1784 - 1790 1774 - 1784 1755 - 1774 -1755
Moab Stephens - 1 2 - 1 4 1 1 - 1 - 1
Joshua Stephens - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - -
Neighbors, reside in Lancaster District

1810
State of South Carolina

Lancaster County Page 4 Free White Males Free White Females
Head of Household line to 10 10 to 15 16 to 25 26 to 44 45 up to 10 10 to 15 16 to 25 26 to 44 45 up All other free Slaves
1800-1810 1795-1800 1885-1794 1766-1884 -1765 1800-1810 1795-1800 1885-1794 1766-1884 -1765
Jno Stevins 10 4 3 1 1 - - - 1 2 - - 2
Joshua Stevens 48 2 - - 1 - 2 - 1 - - - -
Jno Stevens 58 - - - 1 - 2 - 1 - - - -
Moab Stevens 59 - - 1 - 1 1 3 3 - - - 1
Page 5A
Joab Stevins 28 4 - - 1 - - - - 1 - - -
Wm Stevins 40 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 - 3 -


1820
State of South Carolina

Joab Stephens Resides in Lancaster County
2 white males under 10 1820 - 1810
3 white males 10 - 16 1804 - 1810
1 white male 16 - 26 1794 - 1804
1 white male 26 - 45 1775 - 1794 Joab
1 white female 16 - 26 1794 - 1804
1 white female 26 - 45 1775 - 1794 Joab's wife
5 of these employed in agriculture


Moab Stephens Resides in Lancaster County
1 white male 10 - 16 1804 - 1810
1 white male 16 - 26 1794 - 1804
1 white male 26 - 45 1775 - 1794
1 white male 45 and up < 1775 Moab
2 white females under 10 1820 - 1810
1 white female 10 - 16 1804 - 1810
1 white female 16 - 26 1794 - 1804
1 white female 26 - 45 1775 - 1794
1 male slave 26 - 45 1775 - 1794
4 of these employed in agriculture



1830
State of South Carolina

Free White Males Free White Females
Head of Household <5 15-20 20-30 60-70 15-20 20-30 50-60
1825-1830 1810-1815 1800-1810 1760-1770 1810-1815 1800-1810 1770-1780
Joab Stevens 1 2 2 1 - 1 1
John Stevens 1 - 1 - 1 - -
Neigbors or same land, Lancaster County, S.C.


Free White Males Free White Females
Page 261 <5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 50-60 70-80 <5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 40-50
Line 1825-1930 1820-1825 1815-1820 1810-1815 1800-1810 1790-1800 1770-1780 1750-1760 1825-1930 1820-1825 1815-1820 1810-1815 1800-1810 1790-1800 1780-1790
Moab Stevens S-14 - 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - - 1
Wm Stevens S-16 - - 2 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - -
Henry Stevens S-17 1 4 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 1 2 - - -
Chesterfield County, SC

Stephens Family Georgia Census Records

1850

03 Sept. 1850

John Stephens 73 yrs old Farmer born in South Carolina (1777)
resides in 42nd District, Henry County family 284
M.  64 Georgia (1886)
Martha 25 Georgia (1825)


05 Sept. 1850

J. W. Stephens 29 yrs old Farmer born in Georgia (1821)
(son of William "Billie" Stephens) family 317
resides in 42nd District, Henry County
L. J. (f) 22 Georgia (1828)
J. T. (m) 04 Georgia (1846)
W. J. (m) 02 Georgia (1848)
G. W. T. (m) 6/12 Georgia (1850)


20 Sept. 1850

Steven W. Stephens 43 yrs old Mechanic born in Georgia (1807)
(son of William "Billie" Stephens) family 495
resides in 42nd District, Henry County
N. (f) 43 Georgia (1807)
M. J. (m) 21 Georgia (1829)
J. (f) 18 Georgia (1832)
J. W. (m) 12 Georgia (1838)
J. A. (m) 09 Georgia (1841)
F. M. (m) 07 Georgia (1843)
S. A. (f) 06 Georgia (1844)

26 Sept. 1850

William B. Stephens 70 yrs old M O born in Georgia 1780
(William "Billie" Stephens)
Division 60, Monroe County
J. W. Baker 28 Teacher Georgia 1822
James T. Pinchard 38 Attorney At Law Georgia 1812

25 Oct. 1850

Jonathan V. Stephens 56 yrs old Farmer born in Georgia (1794)
(son of William "Billie" Stephens) family 14
resides in Black Hall District, Dekalb County
Taytum 55 Georgia (1795)
James M. 16 Georgia (1834)
Wm. M. 12 Georgia (1838)
Alfred A. 09 Georgia (1841)
Indianne 07 Georgia (1843)
Eliza 05 Georgia (1845)
Stephen W. 04 Georgia (1846)
Jane 01 Georgia (1849)

29 Oct. 1850

Isham Stephens 46 yrs old Carpenter born in Georgia (1804)
(son of William "Billie" Stephens) family 56
resides in Black Hall District, Dekalb County
Eliza 41 Georgia (1809)
Andrew 17 Georgia (1833)
Harret 14 Georgia (1836)
William 11 Georgia (1839)
Russell 08 Georgia (1842)
Harry 06 Georgia (1844)
John 03 Georgia (1847)
Wyley 18 Carpenter Georgia (1832)
Catherines 18 Georgia (1832)

06 Nov. 1850

T. S. Stephens 37 yrs old born in Georgia (1813)
(son of Joshua Stephens) family 1407
resides in 42nd District, Henry County
M. A. A. (f) 36 Georgia (1814)
B. H. (m) 18 Georgia (1832)
M. W. (f) 16 Georgia (1834)
S. A. F. (f) 11 Georgia (1839)
L. A. (f) 08 Georgia (1842)
W. L. (m) 05 Georgia (1845)
A. L. (m) 02 Georgia (1848)


13 Nov. 1850

S. Stephens 32 yrs old Farmer Born in Georgia (1818)
(son of Joshua Stephens)
resides in 42nd District, Henry County family 1685
E. (f) 28 Georgia (1822)
G. R. (m) 12 Georgia (1838)
T. J. (m) 10 Georgia (1840)
W. M. (m) 07 Georgia (1853)
J. (m) 05 Georgia (1855)
L. (m) 03 Georgia (1857)
M. E. (f) 01 Georgia (1859)

26 Nov. 1850

Joshua Stephens 77 yrs old Farming born in Georgia 1773
resides in 29th District, Fayette County
Elizabeth 65 Georgia 1785
Malinda 33 Georgia 1817
Sanford F. 19 Georgia 1831
Lucinda 25 Georgia 1825
Washington 18 Georgia 1832

26 Sept. 1850

M. Stephens 38 yrs old Farmer born in Georgia (1812) (Moab)
(Moab Stephens)
resides in 42nd District, Henry County family 602
A. (f) 32 South Carolina (1818) (Arabelle)
C. P.  (m) 13 North Carolina (1837) (Curren P.)
C. R. (m) 11 Georgia (1839)
M. A. (f) 08 Georgia (1842)
J. W. (m) 05 Georgia (1845)
E. H. (f) 02 Georgia (1848)
L. Hood (m) 69 Virginia (1781) (Father of Arabelle)
G. V. Glass (f) 08 South Carolina (1842) (unknown connection)



1860
19 June 1860

Moab Stephens 49 yrs old Farmer born in South Carolina (1811)

resides in the Northern District, Clayton County, Jonesboro P.O.
A. B. 40 North Carolina (1820)
C. R. 21 Georgia (1839)
Martha 18 Georgia (1842)
John 16 Georgia (1844)
Sarah 09 Georgia (1851)
W. D. 06 Georgia (1854)

02 Aug. 1860

J. D. Stephens 47 yrs old Laborer born in Georiga (1813)
(Jonathon V. son of William "Billie" Stephens)
resides in Black Hall Disrict, Fulton County
Fatama 45 Georgia (1815)
Alfred 19 Laborer Georgia (1841)
Eliza E. 15 Georgia (1845)
Stephen W. 14 Georgia (1846)
Eliza F. 12 Georgia (1848)
Sarah F. 12 Georgia (1848)
Zachariah F. 07 Georgia (1853)
P. J. Dailey 20 Laborer Georgia (1840)


Wm. M. Stephens 23 yrs old Laborer born in Georgia (1837)
(son of Jonathon V., William "Billie" Stephens)
resides in Black Hall Disrict, Fulton County
Sarah 22 Georgia (1838)


Jas. M. Stephens 24 yrs old Laborer born in Georgia (1836)
(son of Jonathon V., William "Billie" Stephens)
resides in Black Hall Disrict, Fulton County
Amy 27 Georgia (1833)
Tina I. A. 04 Georgia (1856)
Amanda M. 11 Georgia (1849) *likely a sister

Andrew J. Stephens 28 yrs old born in Georgia (1832)
(son of Shadrach, Joshua Jr., Joshua Sr.)
resides in Black Hall Disrict, Fulton County
Indiana 17 Georgia (1843)
Ellen E. 5/12 Georgia (1860)
German Ellis 23 Farm Laborer Georgia (1837)
Martha Ellis 17 Georgia (1843)
Georgian Ellis 6/12 Georgia (1860)

1870
12 June 1870

Jones Stephens 51 yrs old Farm Laborer born in Georgia 1818  no r/w
(Jonah Jackson Stephens, son of Joshua Stephens)
resides in Jonesboro, Clayton County
Rhoda Ann 38 Keeping House Georgia 1832 no r/w
Robert D. 08 Georgia 1862

05 July 1870

Moab Stephens 58 yrs old Farmer born in South Carolina (1812)
resides in Jonesboro PO, Clayton County family 356
Martha 25 Keeping House Georgia (1845)
William A. 19 Farm Laborer Georgia (1851)

John Stephens 24 yrs old Farm Laborer born in Georgia (1846)
(son of Moab)
resides in Jonesboro PO, Clayton County family 357
Mary 24 Farm Laborer Georgia (1846)

25 July 1870

Curin Stephens 33 yrs old Work at Saw Mill born in Georgia (1837)
(son of Moab) family 809
resides in East Point, Clayton County
Nancy M. 33 Keeping House Georgia (1837)
Madera 08 Georgia (1862)
Anna 06 Georgia (1864)
William 03 Georgia (1867)
Ada 02 Georgia (1868)
Currin 5/12 Georgia (Feb. 1870)
1880
07 June 1880

Jonis J. Stephens 62 yrs old Works on Farm borni n Georgia 1818
(Jonah Jackson Stephens, son of Joshua Stephens)
548th GMD, Clayton County
Rhoda Ann 52 Keeping House Georgia 1828
David 18 Works on Farm Georgia 1862

17 June 1880

Moab Stephens 68 yrs old Farmer born in South Carolina (1812)
resides in 1088 District, G.M., Clayton County, Georgia family 387
Mattie 36 Georgia (1844)
1900
07 June 1900
Margaret Stephens 51 yrs old born in Georgia Oct. 1848 widow
(widow of Stephen Washington Stephens) family 110
resides in Clayton County, Oak District, District 7
Queen Beasley 27 Georgia July 1872 widow
John D. Stephens 26 Farm Laborer Georgia Apr. 1874
Marietta Stephens 19 Georgia June 1880
Roderick Stephens 15 Georgia May 1885
John Beasley 03 Georgia Dec. 1996 GS


21 June 1900
Moab Stephens 88 yrs old Farmer born in South Carolina March 1812
family 386 married 30 yrs
resides in Jonesboro district, exclusive of the City. District 8
Arabelle 50  North Carolina March 1850
Walter     -gson- 24 Georgia May 1896


William Stephens 46 years old Farmer born in Georgia Sept. 1853
(son of Moab) family 387 married 26 yrs
resides in Jonesboro district, exclusive of the City. District 8
Mattie 49 Georgia May 1851
Esha 23 Farm Laborer Georgia Oct. 1877
Mason 20 Farm Laborer Georgia Feb. 1879
Maud 17 At School Georgia Mar. 1883
Lena 12 At School Georgia May 1888
Cannon 06 At School Georgia May 1894


1910
18 April 1910

David R. Stephens 57 yrs old Laborer Public Park born in Georgia 1853 married 25 yrs
(Robert David Stephens, son of  Jonah Jackson Stephens, Joshua Stephens)
Atlanta City, Ward 10, Fulton County
Mittie 53 None Georgia 1857
Howard G. 25 Sheet Metal Worker, Factory Georgia 1885 married 4 yrs
Lonie 21 None Georgia 1889
Charlie Mae 03 None Georgia 1907

1920
12 January 1920

Howard G. Stephens 31 yrs old None Born in Georgia 1889 yes r/w
(son of Robert David Stephens, Jonah Jackson Stephens, Joshua Stephens)
resides in City of Atlanta, Ward 10, Fulton County
Charlie M. 13 Georgia 1807
Mamie J. 2-1/2 Georgia 1917
Robert D. 64 City ???? Georgia 1856 f sc / m ga
Mittie C. 63 Georgia 1857
Charlie S. Frye 47 Florist, Flower hot house Georgia 1873

 1930

Mittie Stephens 73 yrs old born in Georgia (1857)
(Wife of Robert David, Jonah Jackson, Joshua) family 228
resides in District 131, City of Atlanta, Fulton County
Howard 43 Auto Mechanic Georgia (1887)
Lonie 43 Georgia (1887)
Charlie Pryor 60 boarder Georgia (1870)
Euell Pryor 23 boarder Georgia (1907)