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(Research):FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO MISSOURI 1819

The Revolutionary War was over, Thomas Jefferson had purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. First there were exploring parties, then the establishment of forts, missions, and settlements. Lewis and Clark ascended the Missouri River in the summerof 1804. Zebulos M. Pike explored parts of Kansas and Nebraska two years later. A scientific expedition under Major Stephen H. Long came up the Missouri, in the first steamboat to enter the country, in 1819.
The War of 1812 took the English and Indians out of the territory which is now Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The Indians that were left were being pushed West onto reservations. Settlement of the Louisiana Territory was the issue of the day. Spain and France had tried to settle it for the past 100 years but were unsuccessful.
There was a trail west from the Carolina and Virginias through the Cumberland Gap, on through Tennessee and Kentucky that Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton and others had established before the Revolutionary War. It went on to cross the Ohio River close to where it joined the Mississippi, To cross the Mississippi the trail led to Moccasin Springs, where Mr. Green ran the ferry that took you across the river. The Trail of Tears State Park is there now.

Mitchell Fleming, James Stevenson, Zenos Ross, Robert McFarland, Anderson Mitchell. Mr. Querry, Thomas Wilson, J. Wallace, John Garner, ____ Hill, and Phillip Clodfelter all came to the Louisiana Territory over that trail. Whether they were all in the same wagon train or in different groups, I don't know. There were lots of wagon trains going west at that time. As history goes, some traveled on Sunday and some didn't. Any way, they all settled within walking distance (at that time) of each other. I do know that Phillip Clodfelter came alone.

SETTLED IN CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MISSOURI

The territory was was settling up fast. The county seat was moved from Cape Girardeau to Jackson in 1815. The north end of Cape County is where the Stevensons lived. I'll try to locate the eleven families that made up the community where my ancestors lived.
They all entered land along the Blue Shawnee or Muddy Shawnee Creeks, except Anderson Mitchell. He was east of the Mitchell Fleming place, at the top of a little hollow that runs into Lovejoy Hollow. It is just my guess that if you went back a generation or two you would find Andersons in the Mitchell family and Mitchells in the Fleming family.
We will leave the Anderson Mitchell place, go due west over the ridge to Zenos Ross' place. His land joined Mitchell Fleming's land. Zenos' land was ridge land, his house was up in the timber, while Mitchell Fleming's 80 acres was bottom land along BlueShawnee Creek. The Fleming graveyard is in the northeast corner of this plot. Ross married a Fleming girl.
Across Blue Shawnee a little south of the Fleming place, there
is where James and Jane Stevenson raised their family. Out of their ten children only two of them that lived stayed in Missouri, Alexander K. and William. Alexander bought Robert McFarland's place when he moved to Illinois. William stayed on the home place.
Go on west across Muddy Shawnee Creek, on the west bank was the Hill place. This is where he got the idea of the hog ring for which he later received a patent. You can still buy Hill Hog Rings.
His daughter Margaret was Alexander K. Stevenson's first wife. They had three children. Julia went to Illinois, Mary Jane died in infancy. Linley was the boy, he grew up with Ransom Mitchell. They were buddies; whatever one did the other did. I've heard my Granddad say, "if they were playing a game at school they had to both be on the same side or they wouldn't play. When the Civil War broke out Linley joined the Union Army, Ransom stayed homne and remained neutral. Linley went through the war in Cape Girardeau, Shiloh, and the seige at Vicksburg. When he was being mustered out in St. Louis he took small pox and died. He was buried in Old Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, MO.
Frankie Jane (Shoults) Carruthers has some letters that Linly wrote, from Vicksburg, to her Grandpa Ransom while the seige was going on. In one letter he said, "There hasn't been a shot fired today. I think they are as big a cowards as we are." He asked Ransom if he was taking care of the girls, and he thought that he would take caligraphy when he got back home. The letters are written with black ink, his hand writing was good.
About three quarters of a mile down the creek was the Quary place. The house wasn't close to the creek, it was up on the ridge but there was a good spring there. When Knox bought the place he built a big house north of the spring on the top of the hill.
My dad told me this story. Issac Query was one of the boys. He was an old bachelor when Dad was a little boy in the 1890's. He lived with my Grandpa and was sort of a hired hand. He liked to hunt.
Issac was training the dog to not be gun shy. One day Issac told Dad to come and go with him and the dog squirrel hunting. Dad didn't want to go, but he went anyway. Dad said that Issac really knew what it took to break a dog of gunshyness. Dad said he never knew when his gun shyness was broken. As long as I knew him he could shoot with the experts. He taught "we boys" how to use a gun.
In August of 1970, I pulled my trailer to Fruitland from Albequergue and parked it in my Dad's backyard. The next morning just at daylight a charge went off right over our trailer. Wanda jumped out of bed, I was beginning to think I was back in the old Army and that was the reville cannon. I got out to see what was going on. Dad was standing in the yard with the shotgun in one hand and a starling in the other. He said he was just getting his exercise. He threw the bird down on a pile of birds in a flower bed next to a tree. Ther were 32 birds and 33 empty shells. He said, "I must have missed one." I always figured that he got his basic training from Issac Query.
The next place north of the Quary place was that of Thomas Wilson. He had a section or more of land (all ridge land) away from the creek.
Appleton was about five miles north of this settlement. That was where everyone went to get their mail. When anyone was there
they picked up the mail for all that were close around them. Thomas Wilson was there when the news came that Lincoln was elected President. When he came back and passed out the mail he said, "Lincoln was elected and I'm ready to fight". He was one thathad slaves.
The Wallace place was bottom land along the creek between the Quary place and the 80 acres that Mitchell Fleming gave to Robert McFarland when he married his daughter Agness.
The McFarland place was mostly bottom land. He didn't want the house in the bottom so he bought ten acres from Thomas Wilson and built a big two story log house away from the creek. There
wasn't a spring close so they dug a well. The old house and log barn stood there for well over a hundred years. All that is there now to mark the place is the well.
My Great-grandfather bought the place from McFarland when he moved to Illinois. This is where Alexander K. Stevenson raised his family.
by Meredith Stevenson

A.K. Stevenson was ordaind Ruling Elder in Apple Creek Presbyterian upon the death of his father James, 13 Oct 1851. The last mention of him as an Elder in the church records is 10 Apr 1863, on pg 49. No reason given.

MO Probate: Alexander K Stevenson, Cape Girardeau Co; Probate Date: 27 May 1881; Will Record, Vol D-E, 1867-1916


Know all men by these presents that I, Alexander K Stevenson of the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, being of sound and disposed mind do make this last will and testament;
First - I give unto my Wife Elizabeth all of my Property both Real and Personal, to enjoy during her natural life, except that hereinafter named, to dispose of as she may see proper-provided a majority of my hiers agrees thereto.
Second - My Daughter Jennie J Stevenson is to have one horse (or fifty dollars in money as she may choose).
Third - My Daughter Rosie A Stevenson is to have one horse (or fifty dollars in money as she may choose), also money sufficient to pay one years board and tuition at a high school, and forty dollars in money, which I give to said two girls in order to make them equal with all my other children herefor said.
Fourth - My Son Lawrie D Stevenson is to have one third of all grain, hay &c, raised on the farm since the first day of January 1879, also one third of all the stock - bought or raised since Jan 1st 1879, except two horses to be choosen by my said wife Elizabeth as her own property.
Fifth - At my death my Wife Elizabeth may choose whoever she thinks best to execute this my last will and may sell any property that she, and a majority of my heirs may wish to dispose of, the proceeds to be equally divided amongst all of my heirs.
Sixth - The remainder of my property undisposed of at the death of my wife Elizabeth shall be equally divided amongst my heirs, including distributive receipts of some of the heirs for money paid them on their share.
In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand, this 27th day of May A.D. 1881.
Alexander K Stevenson
Signed and declared by the above named Alexander K Stevenson, to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
George W Seibert
Eli Abernathy
John Bonney
State of Missouri, County of Cape Girardeau - In the vacation of the Probate Court
Be it remembered, that on this 21st day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight one, before me, Joseph Koehler, Clerk of the Probate Court, held in and for the County of Cape Girardeau and State of Missouri, personally appeared John Bonney and Eli Abernathy who, being duly sworn upon their oath, depose and say that they were present, and saw Alexander K Stevenson sign the foregoing instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of him the said Alexander K Stevenson, and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that at the time of signing the same, the said Alexander K Stevenson was of sound and disposing mind and more than twenty one years of age, and that these deponents and George W Seibert, the other attesting witness subscribed their names thereto as witnesses to the same, in the presence of the testator, and of each other, and at the request of the said Alexander K Stevenson.
All erasures and interlinations made before signing.
John Bonney
Eli Abernathy
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the undersigned Clerk of the Probate Court, the day and year first aforesaid.
Joseph Koehler, Clerk Probate Court

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Row 10 grave II

Alexander married Margaret Adeline Hill on 17 Oct 1839 in Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. Margaret was born on 12 Sep 1818 in Unknown, , , ; died on 17 Feb 1844 in Shawnee Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Elizabeth Leonard Clodfelter on 4 Dec 1845 in Shawnee Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Phillip Clodfelter and Jemima Jane Foster) was born on 24 Jun 1824 in New Wells, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 28 Nov 1901 in Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=hughey&GSiman=1&GScid=108654&GRid=84309359&

Julia Hughey, wife of N. A. Hughey died at her home north of Greenville, July 11, 1914, aged 73 years.
Mrs. Hughey's maiden name was Julia A. Stevenson and she was born in Cape County, Missouri, Novemeber 4, 1840, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson. On April 18, 1861 she married N.A. Hughey and they came to Bond county in November 1863 and have lived here ever since.
Surviving Mrs. Hughey are her husband and four children, Emory G. of near Greenville, J. Linley and Pearl E. of Cleo, Colorado and Edith Hughey, who lives at home, two daughters Annie and Frannie have died. Mrs. Hughey also provided home for three orphan children. Her surviving brothers and sisters are A. K. Stevenson of Farminton, Missouri, T.P. Stevenson of Winfield, Kansas, A.C. Stevenson of New Wells, Missouri, H.W. Stevenson of Liberty, Texas, L.D. Stevenson of Webster, Texas and Mrs. John McNeely ofJackson, Missouri. She also leaves five grandchildren. Burial was at Union Grove Cemetery.

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findagrave.com memorial # 84309359

Julia married Newton Augustus Hughey on 18 Apr 1861. Newton was born on 08 Oct 1838 in , Perry County, Missouri, USA; died on 05 Apr 1923; was buried in Union Grove Cemetery, Ayers, Bond County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• MISE: Civil War - Co. B 29 Mo Volunteers - Rank: Private
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He went through the war in Cape Girardeau, Shiloh, and the seige at Vicksburg. When he was being mustered out in St. Louis he caught small pox and died.

29th Regiment Infantry Volunteers Co. B

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Row 28-2 Grave CC

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Y - Infant

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• familyserch.org ID: 9V45-N8H
• Residence: 1873, Rock Creek Township, Cowley, Kansas, USA
• Residence: 1880, Rock Creek Township, Cowley, Kansas, USA
• Residence: 1900, Shawnee Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
• Residence: 1908, , St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
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Moved to St. Francois County, Missouri in 1908.


1910 Census:

Name: Amos Stevenson
Age in 1910: 60
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: St Francois, Saint Francois, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: Farm
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Household Members:
Name Age
Amos Stevenson 60
Daisy Stevenson 31
Bessie Stevenson 29

Land Grant:

Accession Nr: KS3620__.235
Issue Date: 9/1/1873

State Meridian Twp - Rng Aliquots Section Survey County
KS 6th PM 030S - 004E S½NE¼ 12 Cowley
KS 6th PM 030S - 004E N½SE¼ 12 Cowley

Section S12 T30S R4E
Meridian Sixth
State Kansas
Source USFS
GLO GLO Township Records

Calculated Values
Acres 648
Centroid 37.4546629, -96.9429958
Corners NW 37.4618834, -96.9524522
NE 37.4619533, -96.9342223
SE 37.4474634, -96.9333222
SW 37.4474035, -96.9519522



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Barnes Hospital

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findagrave.com memorial # 215108565

Amos married Mary Jane Wallace on 17 Feb 1874. Mary was born on 16 May 1846; died on 13 Mar 1908; was buried in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Had a farm 3 1/2 miles west of Rock, Kansas in 1873. In 1891 the family moved to Winfield, Kansas. - Ted Stevenson Genealogy research 1990.

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From "The Southeast Missourian" - August 11, 1932

Theodore Stevenson Was Native of Cape Girardeau County

Theodore Phillip Stevenson died in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, August 2. He was a native of this county and united in marriage with Jennie Hinkle who proceed him in death. The family later moved to Kansas which they made their permanent home. Four daughters and one son were born to them, the son dying in infancy. The family resided on a farm in Kansas, later moving to Winfield. After the death of his wife, Mr. Stevenson made his home with his daughters, all of whom are married.

Theodore Stevenson was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Stevenson and was born in Shawnee township, July 30, 1849. His parents came to this county from North Carolina in 1809 and entered land which they improved. The Stevenson family has wielded a great influence for good in this county and have always been regarded as one of the leading families of the community.

Surviving, in addition to the children, are a brother Alpheus C. Stevenson of Pocahontas, and a sister, Mrs. John T. McNeely of Leemon.

Theodore married Julia Matilde Hinkle on 15 Aug 1872 in Shawnee Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Julia was born on 19 Sep 1853 in Shawneetown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 21 Jul 1888 in Rock Creek Township, Cowley, Kansas, USA; was buried in Widener Cemetery, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A.C Stevenson, 90, Dies at Fruitland; Native of County

Jackson, Oct. 26.

Alpheus C. Stevenson, 90 years old, died at the home of is son, Roy, in Fruitland at 2:15 o’clock Saturday afternoon. He had been critically ill for several weeks, suffering from ailments incident to advanced age. The body was brought to the Wilson-Statler-Seabaugh Funeral Home, where the funeral services were held this afternoon by Rev. J. T. Cherry of Cape Girardeau, an old friend of the family. Burial was at the Old Apple Creek Cemetery with the Putz and Reisenbichler Undertaking Co. in charge.

Born near New Wells in 1852, the son of pioneers, Mr. Stevenson lived his entire life in this county. He was a community leader, a progressive farmer and a schoolteacher. As a teacher he served at New Wells and at Liberty No. 1 several terms, but farming was his principal occupation. He was married to Julia Boren on Jan. 6, 1876. She died July 12 this year. After retiring from active farming, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson moved from the farm to Pocahontas in 1923, where they lived until April this year when Mrs. Stevenson was stricken with paralysis. Since that time Mr. Stevenson had lived with his son in Fruitland. He was a deacon in the Old Apple Creek Presbyterian Church 30 years, and held minor positions of honor and trust in the community where he lived 70 years.

He is survived by three sons, Maple O. Stevenson of Ferguson, Dr. A. L. Stevenson of Warrensburg, and H. Roy Stevenson of Fruitland, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie McNeely of Cape Girardeau.

Alpheus married Julia Margaret Boren on 06 Jan 1876 in Shawneetown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. Julia (daughter of Hiram E Boren and Barbara Caroline Garner) was born on 03 Jan 1854 in New Wells, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 12 Jul 1942 in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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When I interviewed his son, Fontaine, in 1992, he stated that Hugh and his brother Lowry both moved to Texas at the same time - 1898. - Rob Lewis

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Find A Grave Memorial # 173475034

Hugh married Florence Maury on 25 Dec 1888. Florence was born about 1860 in Port Sullivan, Milam County, Texas, USA; died on 07 Mar 1929 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; was buried in Liberty City Cemetery, Liberty County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dan Stevenson
1523 W. Second
Freeport, TX 77541

June 2, 1989

Dear Kinsman,

Genealogy is a never-ending sequence of puzzles and solutions~ so I thought I’d send some information I have accumulated since the 1988 gathering.

Stevensons arrived in the colonies as early as 1690, so that by the first U.S. census, Stevenson was one of the country’s most common surnames.

The common ancestors of our Texas branch of the Stevensons are the early settlers of Friendswood, Lowry David Stevenson and his wife Lula Jane Jones Stevenson, my great-grandparents. Taken from various sources their story is as follows:

Both Lowry David and Lula Jane were born in Missouri. He on May 19, 1858 and she on Aug. 25, 1861. They were married circa 1881 in Missouri.

Their first two children were born in Missouri. Guy W. Stevenson, born April 1883 and Zue M. Stevenson was born May 21,1890.

Soon after Zue’s birth the family of four moved to Cowley County, Kansas. Earl Vincent Stevenson was born November 23, 1891 in Rock, Kansas (in northern Cowley County). The Stevensons moved to Texas circa 1896. Vern Stevenson, son of Guy Stevenson retellsthe Stevenson trek to Texas.

“They came to Montgomery County, Texas from Winfield Kansas (the county seat of Cowley County) in two covered wagons. My father (Guy would have been about 13) was old enough to drive one of the teams. They had two geese who walked all the way. The last night the geese walked into the campfire and burned their feet a little and had to ride the rest of the way.”

April 25, 1898 their fourth child, Leslie Ward, was born a native Texan.

“Lulu didn’t like it there (in Montgomery County); it was a rough lumbering town, but they had a fine crop of cantaloupes. Believe they stayed there about two years. One day a stranger came walking down the railroad track and Lowry invited him in for dinner. He said, (You have a fine family Mr. Stevenson. Why don’t you visit Friendswood and see what you think. That is a settlement of Quakers and would be a much better place for your children. Frank J. Brown was an envisionary Friend who left Kansas seeking a promised land in southern Texas (a close friend had talked him out of Oregon). On his way south he passed thru Estacada, Crosby County. Brown had been a member of Estacado Meeting but was still looking for his promised land. It is interesting to note that soon after his transfer of membership from Faivriew, Kansas to Estacada Texas 2/18/89 in the minutes of the Estacado Meeting ”Considered changing Estacado Monthly Meeting from Iowa Yearly Meeting to Kansas Yearly Meeting, but the subje

F. J. Brown and T. H. Lewis secured from J.C. League (League City), a 1538 acre tract of land on Clear Creek. In July of 1895 they (Friends who had left Kansas with Brown and those who had joined him in Estacado) started building their homes. F. J. Brown,A.W. Lewis, and Nancy Lewis were appointed a committee to visit Friends in this vicinity and impress upon them the importance of having their membership rights transferred to Friendswood. Many did and Friendswood was underway. The first official changeover of the Meeting of Estacado to Friendswood was April 18, 1896. (Note: June 19, 1897 “The matter of changing from Iowa Yearly Meeting to Kansas Yearly Meeting came up for discussion and this meeting united in directing the clerk to make application for transfer.”) Friendswood was no more than four years old when the Stevensons arrived

February 17,1900 L.D. Stevenson with wife Lula and son Guy were recieved into membership. (taken from the minutes of the Friendswood Monthly Meetings).

July 7, 1900 Leslie Ward Stevenson their youngest died.

Edith Brown McGinnis, daughter of Frank J. Brown, told of the tragic part the 1900 Storm played in the Stevenson’s early history in her book THE PROMISED LAND.

“The Stevensons had only recently moved to Friendswood. Their fragile house was blown to splinters with them in it. Miraculously they had all escaped serious injury. As the storm let up they all got together and made their way to the Browns. They were allhalf frozen and besides themselves with fright. Mary Jane (Brown) dragged her children out of the only warm bed, and put Mrs. Stevenson and her little ones in their place.

Provisions were low and the Brown’s had intended going to town this day to lay in a supply of groceries. Mary Jane had put the last flour into the large batch of bread she was baking when the trees struck the kitchen. This bread, still in the oven and soaked with water, was all they had to eat. After a fire was finally kindled the bread was dried out for breakfast.

The Stevenson family who were the guests of the Browns for several weeks consisted of Laurie (sic) Lulu and their children Guy, Zue and Vincent. Guy was about sixteen years of age and Zue and Vincent about ten and eight respectively. With this crowd of hungry people the water soaked bread did not last long, and Mary Jane was put to it to get anything for them to eat until the Red Cross sent in aid. Laurie went to League City and got his share of this; for they had lost clothes, house, furniture, and everything
they had in the world.”

My grandfather Paul Rafael Stevenson was Lowry and Lula’s last child. He was born in Friendswood Feb. 9, 1901.

The Friends Academy and Church played quite a role in the Stevenson family history during this time. Here is a small historical sketch and description of the Academy as written in the 1920-21 catalog:

The old saying: “It is an ill wind that blows no one good,” for the great Galveston storm of September 8th, 1900, blew down the pines out of which the Academy building was erected. The logs were sawed into lumber, and the building put up almost entirely by members of the colony with no financial compensation whatsoever, for the people had a mind to work. Friendswood Academy was a part of the original plan of the founders of Friendswood. (Before moving to Friendswood the Estacado Meeting had built an Academy in Estacado, which was then sold when they relocated to Friendswood.) Its construction was begun in 1901 by the Friends of Friendswood Monthly Meeting and its management has been under their control ever since. Friendswood Academy is the only Friends’ school in the State of Texas. Friendswood is the ideal location for a school because Friends have always endeavored to give their children a guarded Christian education, it is removed from the debasing influences and temptations so common to cit

A member of the Stevenson family was on the Board of Trustees from the first board until the Academy closed in 1928, first Lowry David Stevenson then his son Guy.

Earl Vincent Stevenson and Zue M. Stevenson Bales were both Principles. In fact Earl Vincent was Principle while his future wife
Mary was a student.

Zue Bales was the last teacher at the Academy in 1928 when she wrote:

“As the faithful old Academy building was demolished and hauled away, so went· the dreams of our founding fathers; for they visualized as a permanent part of our community an Institution of higher learning where the Bible would be supreme and the young people would be trained for Christian service. This can never be the primary purpose in a tax-supported~ state controlled school. However, it is gratifying that so our young people choose to go to school to Christian Colleges and Seminaries to prepare for Christian leadership.”

According to Vern Stevenson, Lowry was also Friendswood’s first notary and carried the mail. Railroads and waterways were the arteries of business during those years. The Friends self-imposed isolation had its drawbacks, produce, supplies and mail had to be shuttled back and forth to the nearest railroad at Webster, or sent downstream. He writes:

“Lowry carried the mail from Webster with a spring wagon with compartments in the dashboard so that he could sort mail on the way home and put mail in the Star Route boxes along the way. We (the Guy Stevenson family) lived about four miles west of Friendswood.

When my mother, (Emma B.Miles Stevenson, daughter of Jessie Miles) would meet my Grandfather Lowry on the road he would stop, pullout his leather wallet, fish out an Indian Head penny for
me and say “Here’s a penny to the boy some candy.” It bought
as much candy as any boy should have, maybe more.
Grandpa wore a goatee and I thought he was Santa Claus.”

Francis A. Wright, a visiting Friend on church business describes Friendswood and it’s surroundings Jan.13,1910:

“Clear Lake shaped like a horseshoe some three miles long and a
mile wide from which runs Clear Creek, which is navigable for launches and barges as far up as Friendswood.

Outside the business of selling real estate~ the principal industries at present seem to be rice culture and growing of figs and oranges. Much of the country is still open prairie, but we saw large numbers of orange and fig groves, recently planted (In the 1910 census Lowry shows his land to be a fruit farm), and a few older orange orchards, which were yielding a crop worth from $600-$800 per acre. The principal orange grown is the “Satsuma”, a Japanese variety, which when budded on the “Trifoliata” stockwill stand considerable cold, owing to the habit of the latter becoming dormant in the winter. The Satsuma is a small orange, very sweet, and as it ripens about two months ahead of the earliest California varieties, it commands a ready sale at good prices. The trees come to full bearing in about four years with the first fruit appearing on some trees as early as the first year. The figs are known as seedless, and while there is little sale for them raw, there is a constantly growing demand for

The severity of the late freeze of 1912 on the early bearing Satsuma is evident in the May 18,1912 report of the Friendswood Academy Board:

“Owing to freezes and bad weather conditions~ the orchards and nurseries in this country are badly injured and in some cases destroyed. A considerable number of patrons of the Academy are not able to meet their obligations at present, leaving the board without sufficient funds to pay their teachers.” (After considerable discussion the board was authorized to borrow the money to payoff the indebtedness)

An even greater disaster, The 1915 Storm, was soon to strike: “Owing to the destructive hurricane on the 15th and 16th of this month and all the members have suffered great loss of buildings and crops and some stock and that the Academy building is damaged so much that it is unfit for use of meeting and school, F.J.Brown and Rachel Middleton appointed to act with the trustees to ascertain the amount necessary to repair the loss and are directed to appeal to Friends in other places for help to repair Friendswood Academy Building.”(The destructive force of this hurricane must have been tremendous to so wreck a building
constructed in the wake of the 1900 Storm.)

Vern recalls the circumstances of his Grandfather’s death, late March 1918:

“One day Lowry drove a little mule to Webster. Lowry was standing up in the wagon with his back to the tailgate. When the train came puffing in, “Rabbit” the little mule shied and Grandpa fell backward to the ground on his head. Though he said he could drive home all right, the people said maybe he was hurt more than he thought. While someone drove the springboard home Grandpa was taken home in a Model T. My father stayed with his father all that night. When he came home that next morning looking awfully sad, he said that Grandpa had died during the night.”

I will end here hoping that you have enjoyed these stories of our past if they were unknown to you.

I look forward to seeing you all again.

Your Kinsman,
Dan Stevenson



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Stevensons arrived in Friendswood with a little help
An 'angel' pointed the way
KELLY ADAMS, Chronicle correspondent
Published 5:30 am CDT, Thursday, September 6, 2001


Following is one in an ongoing series examining the story behind the names at prominent venues and facilities in the Clear Lake/Bay Area.
The names of a middle school and a park are only the more apparent reminders of the deep roots the Stevenson family sank into Friendswood over the past century.
Through the years, Stevensons have served in local positions including election judge, tax assessor, teacher, justice of the peace, notary public, Democratic precinct chairman and board member for the Quaker Academy.
But the Stevensons' role in the community wouldn't have happened were it not for advice from someone whom family members came to believe was an angel.
The first Stevensons -- Lowry, Lucinda and their children Guy, Vincent, Zue and a baby, Ward -- came to Texas from Missouri by wagon in the late 1800s.
To make room for the family's possessions in the wagon, the children walked.
The family first settled in a rough mill town in Montgomery County until a stranger, who stopped by the family's home seeking food and water, recommended the new Quaker settlement of Friendswood as a nice place to live.
"The family always considered that he was an angel who had come to warn them that they were in the wrong place, and that they needed to come to a better place to raise their children," said Marjorie Brown, granddaughter of Zue Stevenson Bales.
In 1899, four years after Friendswood was founded, the family boarded a train to Pearland and then walked to the small community.
When they arrived, the Stevensons were not Quakers, who also are known as Friends. But that changed since Friends had the only church in the area.
Friendswood Friends Church has had a lasting influence on the family, Brown said.
The first year in Friendswood brought hard times. Scorching temperatures destroyed the crops, the Stevensons' baby died and the family lost its home to the 1900 Galveston hurricane.
"Zue Bales remembered going into the garden and hanging onto the fence line, and she said the fact that her dress got caught on the barbed-wire fence was the only thing that kept her from blowing away," said Joycina Baker, author of Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folk.
However, the family decided to rebuild. In 1908, Lowry Stevenson bought 10 acres for $250 and started raising figs, which were grown on the land until the 1950s.
Around that time, Friendswood was the fig capital of the Gulf Coast, Baker said.
Besides farming, Stevenson held many positions in the growing town. He was on the board of the Quaker Academy, Friendswood's first official school, which opened in 1902.
"He was an educated man and was important in building that part of the community when it was getting started," Baker said.
In addition, Stevenson was the town's first justice of the peace and notary public. At the time, taking on many jobs was a way of helping the developing area.
"The community was so tiny," Baker said. "When the community was started, there were about 25 people here. They all had their own niche. It took everybody to make the colony work."
Stevenson also served as the community's first election judge until he died in 1918 at age 59. Son Vincent then assumed the position.
Vincent Stevenson also was the first tax assessor for the Friendswood school district as well as a Democratic precinct chairman.
He was an enterprising man who would drive into town for neighbors and bring back supplies for a small fee. Stevenson also was athletic and built the first tennis courts in Friendswood for his family on the Stevenson property.
His sister, Zue Stevenson Bales, was respected as an educator. After attending the academy, she taught at the school and later became principal.
After the death of her husband, Edward Bales, she spent many years as a missionary in Mexico and Central America. She died at age 89 in 1978.
Today, the Zue Stevenson Bales Middle School, 302 Laurel Drive, honors her role in the community. Her descendants still live in Friendswood.
Known for her strong mind and will, Bales also had a giving nature even when she relied on her family for money in her later years.
It was the generosity of the third generation of Stevensons that made Stevenson Park off FM 518 available to the public.
In 1973, five years after his death, the children of Vincent Stevenson sold the city 10.5 acres and donated another two on the condition that a park be built and named after the family.

https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/baytown-news/article/Stevensons-arrived-in-Friendswood-with-a-little-2021346.php




THE GREAT GALVESTON STORM

The terrible hurricane struck Galveston September 8, 1900. This flood an wind almost destroyed Galveston and left Friendswood a wreck....
The Stevenson's had only recently moved to Friendswood and thier frail house was blown to splinters with them in it. Miraculously they had all escaped serious injury. As the storm let up they all got together and made their way to the Browns. They were all half frozen and besides themselves with fright. Mary Jane dragged her children out of the only warm bed and put Mrs. Stevenson and her little ones in their place...
The Stevenson family who were the storm guest of the Browns for several weeks consisted of Laurie [Lowry] and Lulu and their children Guy, Zue and Vincent. Guy was about sixteen years of age and Zue and Vincent about ten and eight respectively.


This is a part of the lives of the founding families of Friendswood found in The Promised Land
by Edith B McGinnnis.

Buried:
Friends Church Cemetery

Lowry married Lula Jane Jones on 22 Dec 1880 in , Bond County, Illinois, USA. Lula was born on 25 Aug 1861 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 23 Jun 1943 in Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried in Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Apple Creek Presbyterian Church Session Minutes pg. 61: Jennie McNeely submits letter of dismissal to join Fairview M.E. Church 14 Sep 1890.

Honor Woman as She Has 75th Birthday

In their comfortable home, picturesquely located at the foot of
Mount Nebo and not far from the banks of the winding Indian Creek,
Mr. and Mrs. John T. McNeely were hosts yesterday to a large number
of relatives and friends, the occasion being Mrs. McNeely's 75th
birthday, The McNeely home, the old Leemon Hale place, is located
at the edge of the village named after that pioneer citizen, Capt.
Leemon Hale, Leemon. The guests and children of the aged couple
enjoyed the visit greatly, and presented a rather informal birthday
program for which the honoree expressed her appreciation

Four daughters of Mr. and Mrs. McNeely were present, Mrs. Onis
Poe and daughter Irlene of St. Louis; Miss Bess McNeely, who
remains at home with her parents; Mrs. C. E. Tuschoff of Old
Appleton, and Mrs. Ted Regenhardt and children, Alice and John
Donald of Cairo, Ill. Nieces present from a distance were Mrs.
Nola Gray of Garden City, Kas., Mrs. Eunice King of Anthony, Kas.,
Mrs. Bertha Snider of Winfield, Kas., Mrs. Grace Bruner of
Lawrence, Kas., and Mrs. Edith Hughey of Greenville, Ill., also a
grand-niece, Mrs. Neil Hughey, of Greenville, Ill. Other relatives
and friends were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stevenson of Pocahontas, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Stevenson of Shawneetown, Mrs. Anna Thompson and Mrs.
Irene Kasten of Pocahontas, Mrs. Shabie Ruppel and daughters,
Rettie, Birdie, and Dell of Leemon, Miss Ella Daughterty and Mrs.
Horace Daughterty of Fruitland, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sides and son,
Wayne Allen, Mrs. Herbert Englehart and sons Billie and Jimmie,
Mrs. Mollie Morton, Mrs. Ella Woods, Miss Myrtle Masterson, Mrs.
Mollie Sides and Mrs. Daisy Martin of the Leemon Community.

Mrs. J. T. Mcneely, Aged 82, Passes

Mrs. Jennie McNeely, aged 82 years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ted Regenhardt, in Cape Girardeau Monday, following
an illness of two months.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
Old Applecreek Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Miles H.
Stotts, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church of Old Appleton.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. McNeely was born June 16, 1862, at Shawneetown. She united in
marriage with John T. McNeely on Dec. 12, 1889, she and her husband
then moving on a farm near Leemon, where they resided until his
death, Following her husband's death on May 15, 1941, Mrs. McNeely
took up residence with her daughter. She was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Stevenson and recognized by all who knew
her as a fine character and Christian woman.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. T. R. Regenhardt, Mrs. C. A.
Poe of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ed Tuschoff of Old Appleton, and six grandchildren.

Christened:
Church Record

Buried:
grave site GPS: 37.49886 -89.62828

Row 10 Grave KK

Jemima married John Thomas McNeely on 12 Dec 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. John (son of George Wesley McNeely and Marillus Haile) was born on 03 Nov 1859 in near Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 10 May 1941 in Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosa's long dress caught fire while washing clothes in a large kettle of hot water over an open fire. "She was burned from head to foot. They put molasses all over her and went for the doctor. She died the next morning" (Meredith Stevenson's History)

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"Emery Grant Hughey, son of Newton Augustus and Julia (Stevenson) Hughey was
born April 3, 1862 in Perry county, Missouri and died near Ayers May 15, 1938.
He was married August 15, 1886 to Anna Belle Stout.
He is survived by sons, Elmer D. of Greenville, George K. of Springfield,
Missouri, Howard E. of south of Greenville and Horace A. Hughey of Elmhurst,
Illinois and daughter, Mrs. Lena A. Hubbell of north of Greenville, sister, Miss
Edith Hughey of near Ayers and brothers, Pearl E. hughey of Cleo Springs,
Oklahoma, J.L. Hughey of Enid, Oklahoma and five grandchildren."
Taken from page 25 of 'Union Grove Cemetery Bond County, Illinois,' published by
the Bond County Genealogical Society.

1930 Census

Name: Emery G Hughey
Birth Year: abt 1862
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: La Grange, Bond, Illinois, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Ayers Road
House Number: April 8
Dwelling Number: 53
Family Number: 53
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 2000
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at first Marriage: 18
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 68
Edith Hughey 59

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 84309283

Emery married Anna Bell Stout on 15 Aug 1886 in near Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, United States. Anna was born on 27 Dec 1866 in , Bond County, Illinois, USA; died on 19 Sep 1910 in , Bond County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Union Grove Cemetery, Ayers, Bond County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 134041673

Pearl married Annis M. Hunter on 4 Feb 1897 in , Bond County, Illinois, USA. Annis was born on 5 Apr 1872; died in Jan 1968 in , Major County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1910 Census:

Name: Edith R Hughey
Age in 1910: 37
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Newton A Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Julia A Hughey
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Newton A Hughey 72
Julia A Hughey 68
Edith R Hughey 37

1920 Census:

Name: Edith Hughey
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Street: Ayers Road.
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's name: N A Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
N A Hughey 81
Edith Hughey 48

1930 Census:

Name: Edith Hughey
Birth Year: abt 1871
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: La Grange, Bond, Illinois, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Ayers Road
House Number: April 8
Dwelling Number: 53
Family Number: 53
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 68
Edith Hughey 59

1940 Census:

Name: Edith Hughey
Respondent: Yes
Age: 69
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Greenville, Bond, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: N Locust Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Sheet Number: 7B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 176
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 6.00
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Edith Hughey 69


findagrave.com memorial # 84309302

Died:
"Miss Edith Hughey, 87, a resident of Greenville since 1938, died at the
Hillsboro hospital, March 25, 1958. She was born September 1, 1870 in LaGrange
township, daughter of Newton Augustus and Julia A. (Stevenson) Hughey. She is
the last of her family, three brothers, Emery G., James Lindley, Pearl E. and
twin sisters who died in infancy, having preceded her in death."

Taken from page 35 of 'Union Grove Cemetery Bond County, Illinois,' published by
the Bond County Genealogical Society.

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findagrave.com memorial # 128018252

Family/Spouse: Robert Reed. Robert was born on 5 Apr 1876 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Sep 1947 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 172139359

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findagrave.com memorial #172108515

never married

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• Occupation: Methodist minister
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Notes:

1930 Census:


Event Place:
Blairstown, Henry, Missouri, United States

Gender:
Male
Age:
47
Marital Status:
Married
Race:
White
Race (Original):
White
Birth Year (Estimated):
1883
Birthplace:
Kansas
• Edit
Father's Birthplace:
Missouri
Mother's Birthplace:
Missouri
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Head
Sheet Letter:
B
Sheet Number:
2
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Carl A Stevenson Head Male 47 Kansas
Edna G Stevenson Wife Female 39 Missouri
Carl B Stevenson Son Male 11 Missouri
Amos E Stevenson Son Male 9 Missouri


United States Census, 1940


Name:
Carl A Stevenson

Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1940

Event Place:
Conway, Union Township, Laclede, Missouri, United States

Last Place of Residence:
Rural, Webster, Missouri
Gender:
Male
Age:
57
Marital Status:
Married
Race:
White
Race (Original):
White
Birth Year (Estimated):
1883
Birthplace:
Kansas
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Head
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Carl A Stevenson Head Male 57 Kansas
Edna G Stevenson Wife Female 49 Missouri
Carl Burton Stevenson Son Male 21 Missouri
Amos E Stevenson Son Male 19 Missouri

Possible - need proof - Find A Grave Memorial# 11106689

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial# 11106689

Carl married Edna J. Hoover on 11 Sep 1915 in , Howell County, Missouri, USA. Edna was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, United States; died on 26 Mar 1954 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Graham Cemetery, Dallas County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 71056591

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Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Section 1A, Lot 101, Grave 2

Clearwater Cemetery

Nola married Claude Melnotte Gray on 27 Apr 1898 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. Claude was born on 02 Dec 1870 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, United States; died on 30 Oct 1965 in Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 50347634

Evergreen, Lot 412, Space 1

Eunice married Reverend Charles Edgar King on 10 Sep 1902. Charles was born on 10 Jul 1875 in , Noble County, Indiana, USA; died on 14 Jan 1969 in Wichita Park Cemetery, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bertha married Thomas Bertrand Snyder on 16 Jan 1902 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. Thomas was born on 29 Nov 1880 in Cazenovia, Woodford County, Illinois, United States; died on 01 Nov 1942 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace married Van Kelly Bruner on 30 Jun 1909. Van was born on 20 Oct 1884; died on 30 Jan 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 71056532

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Mentally retarted. Lived and died in a home in Marshall, Saline County, Missouri

Established about 1900, the place was known as the Missouri Colony for the Feeble Minded, called "The Colony". It later became the Marshall State School and Hospital for the Mentally Retarded. Now known as the Marshall Habilitation Center.

Apple Creek church records pg 60 - ancestry.com

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Apple Creek Church Records pg 60 - ancestry.com - listed as Leroy Stevenson


Died:
H. R. Stevenson dies

FRUITLAND – H. R. Stevenson of Fruitland, 92 years old, died at this home at 9:10 Thursday morning.

Mr. Stevenosn was born Jan. 2, 1885, in Shawneetown, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Stevenson. He graduated from SEMO State University in Cape Girardeau in 1907, and then taught school in Cape and Perry counties.

Mr. Stevenson was active in community affairs, being one of the organizers of the Farm Bureau, and served its president for many years. He also was active in the formation of the Southeast Missouri Soil Conservation District, and was a past president of the Citizens Mutual Insurance Co.

Mr. Stevenson was a member of the Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge No. 221 of Oak Ridge, receiving his 50 year pin on Oct. 24, 1970.

On Jun 24, 1908, he was married to Miss Lulu Gladish, who died in 1967.

Surviving: Sons, Gladish Stevenson, Albuquerque, N.M., Meredith Stevenson, Fruitland, John Stevenson, Denair, Calif., and Robert Stevenson, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Mrs. Roberta McDowell, Fruitland; brother, Dr. A.L. Stevenson, Warrensburg, 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

A Masonic funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson, conducted bythe Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge No. 221 of Oak Ridge. Burial will be in Memorial Park, Cape Girardeau.

Members of the lodge will serve as pallbearers.

Friend may call at the funeral home after 2 this afternoon.


Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 100440933

Hugh married Lulu Emma Gladish on 24 Jun 1908 in Shawnee Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Lulu (daughter of John Leander Gladish and Louisa Katherine Strong) was born on 17 Oct 1881 in Millersville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 18 Sep 1967 in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 132073432

Lot 1611, Space 8

Arthur married Lucille Chiles on 09 Oct 1929. Lucille was born on 19 Jun 1894; died on 31 Dec 1980 in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrnesburg, Johnson County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maple married Nora Frissell on 13 Oct 1923 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Nora was born on 30 Mar 1888 in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 12 Nov 1972 in Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

1900 Cenesu:

Jones Prairie, Milam, Texas

1910 Census:

Name Wagnor Stevenson.
Age in 1910. 19.
Birth Year 1891.
Birthplace. Texas.
Home in 1910 Liberty, Liberty, Texas
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single.
Father's Name H W Stevenson
Father's Birthplace Missouri
Mother's Name Florence Stevenson
Mother's Birthplace Texas
Native Tongue English
Attended School Yes
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Out of Work Y
Number of Weeks Out of Work 52
Household Members
H W Stevenson Age 56
Florence Stevenson Age 43
Wagnor Stevenson Age 19
Elwyn Stevenson Age 12
Fontaine Stevenson Age 8

1920 Census: no listing

1930 Census:

Home in 1930 Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
living with widowed mother.

1940 Census:
Name Hugh Wagnor Stevenson
Age 49
Estimated Birth Year 1891
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Texas
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Harris, Texas
Street Michigan
House Number 400 1/2
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Sp, Harris, Texas
Residence in 1935 Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number15A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 347
Father's Birthplace Missouri
Mother's Birthplace Texas
Occupation Nurseryman House
Owned or Rented Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 2000
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 60
Duration of Unemployment 0
Class of Worker Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 1600
Income Other Sources Yes
Native Language English
Veteran Yes
Veteran Father Dead No
Military service World War
Social Security Number No
Usual Occupation Nurseryman
Usual Industry Own Business
Usual Class of Worker Working on own account
Household Members
Hugh Wagnor Stevenson Age 49
Omerine A Stevenson Age 39




Married Omerine ?

Sargent OM Corps, World War 1.

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial # 20874010

Family/Spouse: Omerine Ortego. Omerine was born in Washington, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States; died on 6 Feb 1983 in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried in Liberty City Cemetery, Liberty County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1925 - Beaumont, Texas City Directory, pg 443, salesman

1935 - Houston, Texas City Directory, pg 1430, sign painter

1969, 1971, 1974, 1975 Elwyn is retired and living in Santa Cruz, CA with wife June - U.S. City Directory - Santa Cruz, CA

1940 Census
Elwyn David Stevenson
Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Harris, Texas
Map of Home in 1940:

Street: Dorchester
House Number: 615

Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Harris, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Harris, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 42A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 861
Occupation: Sign Painter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 800
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Elevyn O Stevenson 41
Hindia Stevenson 41
Ruth Stevenson 20
Rolle F Stevenson 16


1974 Sanat Cruz CA City Directory, pg 341
Name
Elwyn D Stevenson
Gender
Male
Residence Year 1974
Street Address
2015 Maciel Av
Residence Place Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Occupation
Retired
Spouse June Stevenson
Publication Title Santa Cruz, California, City Directory, 1974

Elwyn married Delya Hindia "June" Pelt in 1917 in , Liberty County, Texas, USA. Delya was born on 27 Jan 1899 in , , Alabama, USA; died on 10 May 1985 in Ferndale, Humbolt County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fontaine married Mary Aleta Malone on 03 May 1923 in , Harris County, Texas, USA. Mary was born on 28 Jul 1904 in Georgetown, , Alabama, USA; died on 06 Jun 1989 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 13319418

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findagrave.com memorial # 13319418

Family/Spouse: Emma Miles. Emma was born on 05 Jan 1884 in Elma, Howard County, Iowa, United States; died on 18 Jun 1960 in , Brazoria County, Texas, USA; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 13319086

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findagrave.com memorial # 13319086

Myra married Edward S. Bales on 02 Aug 1906. Edward was born on 28 Nov 1875 in , , Kansas, USA; died on 21 Oct 1940 in Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 13319416

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findagrave.com memorial # 13319416

Friends Church Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Mary Slyvanna Worley. Mary was born on 19 Apr 1895 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas, United States; died on 27 Jan 1979 in Orange, Orange County, Texas, United States; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial # 13319419

Died:
Died young

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 13319419

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Married first Vera Janet Bennett in 1925 - no mariage license. 3 children Vera Pauline, Lucile Virginia, and Robert Wayne.

Paul and Vera divorced unknown date (before second marriage)

Paul married second Claudia Elizabeth Shepard (8 Jun 1940 Harrics County, TX) who was previouly married to and divorced from William Thompson Longnecker Jr.

Paul and Claudia divorce unknown date (before his third marriage)

Paul married third Beatrice Vivian Williams 4 Mar 1944 in Friendswood, TX. After her death 11 Jan 1947,
Paul married fourth Miss Cliffie Lorene White 15 May 1957 in Harris County, TX.

Died:
Obit Galveston Daily News 16 Mar 1959 pg 10

Paul Stevenson, a resident of LaPorte and brother of E.V. Stevenson of Friendswood, died Saturday in La Porte.

Funeral will be held 2 pm Monday wit Rev. William Pitts of Friendswood Friends Church officiating.

Mr. Stevenson is also survived by a son, R.W. Stevenson, a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Boyce, a sister, Mrs. Zue Bales, who is a Missionary in Reynosa, Mexico, and seven grandchildren.

Prior to his recent retirement, he was employed by Pfeiffer Electric Co. in La Porte.

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial #13319424

Paul married Vera Janet Bennett in 1925 in , , Texas, USA. Vera was born on 16 Nov 1909 in Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States; died on 6 Oct 1993 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Claudia Elizabeth Shepard on 6 Jun 1940 in , Harris County, Missouri, USA. Claudia was born on 28 Dec 1904 in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas, United States; died on 22 Apr 1966 in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, United States; was buried in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Beatrice Vivian Simmons on 4 Mar 1944 in , Harris County, Texas, USA. Beatrice was born on 13 Jul 1914 in Marble Falls, Burnet County, Texas, United States; died on 11 Jan 1947 in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, United States; was buried on 13 Jan 1947 in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Cliffe Lorene White on 15 May 1947 in , Harris County, Texas, USA. Cliffe was born on 7 Apr 1924 in Hollister, Taney County, Missouri, United States; died on 14 Feb 1995 in , Henderson County, Nevada, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 78289609

Mamie married Chester Arthur Poe, M.D. on 18 Jun 1916 in Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Chester (son of Rev. William David Poe and Mary Elizabeth Flippin) was born on 21 Jul 1887 in Bloomfield, Stoddard County, Missouri, United States; died on 03 Aug 1945 in Missouri Baptist Hospital, City of Saint Louis, Missouri, United States; was buried in West Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Created: 09 Aug 2018

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Cape Teacher Found Unconscious Beside Auto on Visit Home

Miss Bessie McNeely, a teacher in May Greene School, Friday evening drove to Leemon to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. McNeely. After placing her automobile in the garage at the home, she went into the house, but recalling that she had left a package in the vehicle she went back to the garage.
When she failed to return to the house the family became alarmed and went to look for her. She was found lying on the ground near her automobile and was carried to the house, where she remained unconscious until this morning. A physician who was called could not determine what had occurred, but there was no indication of any violence.
It was reported this afternoon she had regained consciousness after being unconscious all night and her family said she appeared to be some better. They are puzzled, as is the physician as to what occurred, as she had been in good health and had not been ill lately. Miss Alma Schrader, principal of the May Greene School, said Miss McNeely appeared well Friday when she left school. She has taught a number of years in the school system and is regarded as one of the more proficient instructors.


City Briefs
BETTER--The condition of Miss Bess McNeely, May Greene School teacher, was reported much improved today at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She is conscious now all of the time, but has been unable to solve the mystery in connection with her illness. Miss McNeely was found unconscious, lying on the ground and gasping for breath, beside her automobile at her home near Leemon last Friday night. All that she has been able to recall is what felt like a blow on the back of her head, near the top. Whether she was struck by someone hidden in the garage or struck her head in falling has not been determined.
Since regaining consciousness Miss McNeely has complained of extreme soreness and pain on the back of her head. Except for her parents, she is not permitted to have visitors, but is believed to be out danger now.



Condition of Teacher
Is Reported Serious

Miss Bess McNeely, teacher at May Green School, who was found unconscious on the ground near her automobile at her home at Leemon Friday night, was brought to Southeast Missouri Hospital at 4 a. m. today in a serious condition.
The cause of her illness has not been determined. but the possibility of her having met with violence has been eliminated. After she left school Friday afternoon she drove to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. McNeely, near Leemon. After eatingher supper, she read for an hour before remembering that she had left a package in her car, and went to get it. When she did not return in a reasonable time, her sister, Mrs. Elsie Tuschhoff, went to look for Miss McNee1y, and found her lying face down, gasping for breath. The package was on the running board of the car.
After being unconscious all Friday night, she was conscious at intervals Saturday, though she seemed confused and could tell nothing of what had happened to her. Although she seemed better Sunday after a restless night, her condition became much worse Sunday night, when she, had spasms most of the night.

Miss Bess McNeely, teacher in the May Green school of Cape Girardeau was found unconscious near her automobile at the home of her father, John T. McNeely, at Leemon Friday night, She had driven to her home and after going into the house left stating she had forgotten a package in her car. ‘When she did not return a search was made and she was found lying on her face, the package being found on the running board. After she failed to regain consciousness she was taken to the Southeast Missouri hospital Monday morning. Tests and X-ray pictures‘ have been made but the cause of her illness has not been determined. A Jackson phvsician who first attended; her contends that she met with violence.


Died:
Hold Funeral Rites for Cape Teacher

Funeral services for Miss Bess McNeely, May Greene School teacher, who died in St. Louis early Friday, were conducted Sunday afternoon from old Apple Creek Valley church, with the sermon being delivered by Dr, C. H. Morton, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Cape Girardeau. Assisting with the service were Rev. Roloff, Methodist pastor and Rev. A. C. Van Puffelen of Pleasant Hill Church. Miss Sue Burch, a May Greene School instructor, sang a solo. Miss McNeely was teacher of the advanced fifth grade class. Her place is being filled temporarily by Mrs. C. R. Gibbs, a substitute teacher.

SE Missourian
22 Nov 1937


Teacher of Cape Dies

Miss Bess McNeely Stricken at St. Louis

Miss Bess McNeely, a teacher at May Greene School here and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. McNeely of Leemon, died at 4 a. m. today at the St. Louis County Hospital, after collapsing on a motor bus Thursday night while in St. Louis for the State Teacher Association meeting.

Miss McNeely, alone, was enroute to the home or Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Poe, her sister and brother-in-law, who reside in Wellston, with whom she was visiting while in the city.

It was not readily determined who Miss McNeely was, and she was taken to St. Louis County Hospital for treatment. She did not regain consciousness.

How Identified

The name of Mrs. O. C. Douglas, 101 South Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Miss McNeely, sharing an apartment with the Douglas family, was found in a purse the teacher carried. Mrs. Douglas was telephoned by the hospital office and she advised the hospital to get in touch with Dr. Poe.

Dr. Poe told The Missourian this norming over telephone that he and other doctors who were with Miss McNeely trough the night, planned an autopsy today to determine definitely, if possible, the cause of her death.

Miss McNeely had been feeling badly 10 days, according to Miss Alma Schrader, principal of May Green School. She had visited a physician Tuesday afternoon, when she could not get relief from intermittent attacks of dizziness.

To Attend Meeting

Miss Schrader had advised Miss McNeely that she should excuse herself from attending the teacher’s meeting in St. Louis, and rest through the weekend. However, Miss McNeely, apparently feeling it her duty, went with other Cape Girardeau instructors Wednesday night to St. Louis for the convention.

During the Christmas holiday vacation three years ago Miss McNeely was stricken while at her parent’s home in Leemon. She was found in the garage in a dazed condition after she had driven her car into the building.

Miss McNeely was a graduate of Teachers College here and had taught in schools of Pemiscot County. Since 1935 she had been on the May Greene School staff here, and was known as a teacher particularly able and conscientious. Surviving, besides her parentsare three sisters, Mrs. Poe, Mrs. Ted Regenhardt and Mrs. E. C. Tuschhoff of Old Appleton, the later being a twin.

Dr. Poe said this morning plans were to send the body to Jackson today, and it was said that a Cracraft-Miller-Allen hearse went to St. Louis for the body expecting to return late today.

Dr. Poe said tentative plans were to have the funeral Sunday afternoon.

Miss McNeely belonged to the Fairview Methodist Church near Fruitland, and attended various churches in Cape Girardeau, including Centenary Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church.


Page 1, SE Missourian
19 Nov 1937




Buried:
Row 10 Grave GG

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Died:
JACKSON - Mrs. Elsah Tuschhoft, 88 years old, of Jackson, died Monday after noon at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She had been a patient there for two weeks.
The former Miss McNeely was born Dec. 28, 1892, at Leemon, a daughter of John and Jennie McNeely. On Aug. 22, 1915, she married Edward Tuschhoff, who died in 1968.
Mrs. Tuschhoff was a former member of the Old Appleton Methodist Church and was active in its WSCS. She taught at the former Buckeye School and gave music lessons. Mrs. Tuschhoff was a member of the Homemakers Club in Old Appleton and also served as a committee woman at the Old Appleton voting precinct for 20 years.
In 1957, the Tuschhoffs retired from farming and moved to Jackson. She then became a
member of New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson, where she was active in the United Methodist Women and the Esther Circle.

Surviving, are a son, Sloan Tuschhotf, Cape Girardeau Route 2; sisters, Mrs. Onis Poe, St. Louis, and Mrs. Lois Regenhardt, Cape Girardeau; two grandsons, and two greatgrandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a twin sister.
The body is at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, where friends may call after 4 p.m. today. Wednesday at 1 p.m., the body will be taken to New McKendree United Methodist Church for service at 2 p.m. The Rev. 0. David Griffin, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park at Cape Girardeau.


Mrs. Elsah Tuschhoff

Funeral service for Mrs. Elsah Tu s c h h o f f of Jackson was held Wednesday at New McKendree United Methodist Church. Rev. 0. David Griffin, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.

Mrs. Tuschhoff, 88 years old, died Monday at St. Francis Medical center. She was born Dec. 28, 1892, at Leemon, daugh ter of John and Jennie McNeely. She and the former Edward Tuschhoff were married Aug. 22, 1915. He died in 1968. Mrs. Tuschhoff was a former member of Old Appleton Methodist Church and was active in its WSCS. She taught at the former Buckeye School and gave music lessons. She was a member of Homemakers Club in Old Appleton, and served as a committeewoman at the Old Appleton voting precinct 20 years.

The Tuschhoffs retired from farming in 1957, and moved to Jackson. She then became a member of New McKendree Church, where she, was active in United Methodist Women and Esther Circle. Survivors include a son, Sloan Tuschhoff of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Regenhardt of Cape, Mrs. Onis Poe of St. Louis; two grandsons, and two great-grandchildren.

A twin sister preceded her in death.

Elsah married Edward Conrad Tuschhoff on 22 Aug 1915 in Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Edward was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 03 Oct 1968 in SE Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From "The Southeast Missourian"

Lois McNeely and Ted Regenhardt Marry Saturday

Miss Lois McNeely, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McNeely, and Theodore Roosevelt Regenhardt, were married at the home of the parents of the bride, Leemon, Mo., Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev. A. H. Barnes, a minister of Fruitland, performed the ceremony in the presence of only a few relatives of the young couple.

Regenhardt is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Regenhardt, 514 Themis Street, and he is associated with his father in contracting work at Poplar Bluff. He was a student at Teachers College when he went into business.

The bride is a teacher at Washington School and is a popular and accomplished young woman. She will retain her position as a teacher until the end of the present school term when she will go to Poplar Bluff to join her husband. When she appeared at the school this morning, Mrs. Regenhardt was greeted by a shower of rice propelled in her direction by the other teachers.

A dinner party was given for the bride and groom at the Regenhardt home Sunday evening, at which a number of friends of the newlyweds were present.


Mrs. Lois A. Regenhardt
CAPE GIRARDEAU —
Graveside service for Mrs. Lois Alline Regenhardt, 3120 Independence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lorimier Cemetery. Rev. Jim Davis will officiate. A memorial service will be held at 11 at Grace United Methodist Church, with Rev. Davis officiating.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mrs. Regenhardt, 92 years old, died Monday, Feb. 5, 1990, at Chateau Girardeau Health Care Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1897, at Leemon, daughter of John T. and Jennie Stevenson McNeely. She married Theodore R. Regenhardt March 31, 1923, at Leemon. He died Oct 31,1974. Mrs. Regenhardt was a teacher at Washington School, and a member of P T A, Eastern Star, Grace Church and United Methodist Women.

Survivors include a son. Donald Regenhardt of Springfield, Va.; and daughter, Mrs. Freeman (Alice) Lewis of Cape; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son and daughter.


Buried:
Section 3, Lot 58, Grave 6

Lois married Theodore Roosevelt Regenhardt on 31 Mar 1923 in Bride's Home, Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Theodore (son of Edward Franz Hermann Regenhardt and Caroline Emilie Alvina Theuerkauf) was born on 26 Dec 1900 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was christened on 3 Feb 1901 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Oct 1974 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in New Lorimier Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Name: Lena A. Hubbell
Birth Date: 1889
Birth Place: Illinois, United States of America
Death Date: 1968
Cemetery: Hazel Dell Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Howard Edgar Hubbell
Children: Anna Elizabeth Mollett
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem...

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 48521751

Lena married Howard Edgar Hubbell on 5 Feb 1926 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, United States. Howard was born on 25 Dec 1886 in LaGrange Township, Bond County, Illinois, United States; died on 15 Apr 1969 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, United States; was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery, Bond County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Census:


Name: Elmer D Hughey
Age: 8
Birth Date: Oct 1891
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Sheet Number: 1
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 11
Family Number: 11
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Emery G Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Anna B Hughey
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Attended School: 7
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 38
Anna B Hughey 33
Lena A Hughey 12
Elmer D Hughey 8
George R Hughey 5
Horace Hughey 1
Howard Hughey 1

1910 Census:

Name: Elmer D Hughey
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Emery G Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Annie Hughey
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 48
Annie Hughey 43
Lena A Hughey 21
Elmer D Hughey 18
George K Hughey 15
Horace Hughey 11
Howard Hughey 11

1920 Census:

Name: Elmer Hughey
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Central, Bond, Illinois
House Number: 815
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Nell Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mail Carrier
Industry: Rural Rout
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Elmer Hughey 28
Nell Hughey 24
Stanley Hughey 2

1930 Census:

Name: Elmer D Hughey
Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Greenville, Bond, Illinois, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Locust Avenue
Ward of City: Third Ward
House Number: 521
Dwelling Number: 149
Family Number: 153
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 24
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Shop foreman
Industry: Garage
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Elmer D Hughey 38
Nelle Hughey 35
Stanley Hughey 12
Malcomb Hughey 4

1940 Census:

Name: Elmer Hughey
Age: 48
Estimated birth year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Greenville, Bond, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: N Locust Street
House Number: 521
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Greenville, Bond, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 7B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 173
Occupation: Manager
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 75
Duration of Unemployment: None
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1500
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Elmer Hughey 48
Nelle Hughey 45
Malcom Hughey 14
Mabel Britt 27


WWI Draft Registration:

Name: Elmer Dale Hughey
Race: Caucasian (White)
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1891
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Street address: 815 N Elm
Residence Place: Bond, Illinois, USA

WWI Draft Registration:

Name: Elmer Hughey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 51
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1891
Birth Place: Bond County, Illinois, USA
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Greenville, Illinois, USA
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Military Draft Date: 1942

Family/Spouse: Nellie Pauline Thacker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 75439636

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PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I

WWII Draft Registration:

Name: Horace Andrew Hughey
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1898
Birth Place: Greenville, Illinois
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: York, Dupage, Illinois, USA
Employer: Finance Office War Department
Weight: "188"
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: "5 11"
Next of Kin: Elva Hughey

findagrave.com memorial # 167584500

Family/Spouse: Elva. Elva was born in 1895; died in 1966; was buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Census:

Name: Horace Hughey
[Horrace Hughey]
Age: 1
Birth Date: Sep 1898
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Sheet Number: 1
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 11
Family Number: 11
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Emery G Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Anna B Hughey
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 38
Anna B Hughey 33
Lena A Hughey 12
Elmer D Hughey 8
George R Hughey 5
Horace Hughey 1
Howard Hughey 1

1910 Census:

Name: Howard Hughey
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: LaGrange, Bond, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: Emery G Hughey
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Annie Hughey
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Emery G Hughey 48
Annie Hughey 43
Lena A Hughey 21
Elmer D Hughey 18
George K Hughey 15
Horace Hughey 11
Howard Hughey 11

1930 Census:

Name: Howard E Hughey
Birth Year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Edison Ave
Ward of City: Seventh
House Number: 2416
Dwelling Number: 288
Family Number: 447
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 30
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 29
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Core helper
Industry: Steel Foundry
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members:
Name Age
Howard E Hughey 31
Grace Hughey 28

1940 Census:

Name: Howard E Hughey
Respondent: Yes
Age: 41
Estimated birth year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Central, Bond, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Central, Bond, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 11A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 247
Occupation: Proprietor
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 2500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Howard E Hughey 41
Grace Hughey 39
Wm Hughey 5


WWI Draft Registratiomn:

Name: Howard Edmund Hughey
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1898
Street address: RFD No
Residence Place: Bond, Illinois, USA
Relative: Emery Hughey

WWII Draft Registration:

Name: Howard E Hughey
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1898
Birth Place: Bond, Illinois
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Greenville, Bond, Illinois, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: "210"
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: "6"
Next of Kin: Grace Hughey

Died:
Name: Howard E. Hughey
Birth Date: abt 1899
Death Date: 11 Apr 1945
Death Place: Bond, Illinois
Death Age: 46
Gender: Male
Father Name: Emery Hughey
Mother Name: Anna Stout
Spouse Name: Grace Hughey
FHL Film Number: 1984183
Ancestry.com. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA:

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Name C. Burton Stevenson
Social Security Number500-01-9647
Birth Date 4 Apr 1919
Issue year Before 1951
Issue StateMissouri
Last Residence 85304, Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA Death Date 15 Feb 2002

Birth:
SSDI

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 124478972

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CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II

Died:
AMOS E. STEVENSON

Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - Monday, August 5, 1991
ROANOKE _ Amos E. Stevenson, 70, of 608 Cemetery St., formerly of Spring Bay, died at 9:52 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 1991, at Eureka Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1921, in Greenfield, Mo., to Carl A. and Edna Hoover Stevenson.

He is survived by one brother, Carl B. of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Jack and Anita Will of Roanoke, with whom he made his home.

He worked 30 years at Caterpillar Inc. before retiring in 1982. Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Roanoke United Methodist Church, the Rev. Wayne King officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded, and burial of ashes will be in Gram Cemetery in Conway, Mo.

Remmert Funeral Home in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Roanoke United Methodist Church.

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial #11106659

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Claude married Alice Dellinger on 15 Sep 1928 in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Claude married Alma Verna Shelton on 05 Mar 1948. Alma was born on 05 Oct 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vesta married Clyde Westley Priddle about 1935. Clyde was born on 01 Dec 1906. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mildred married Joseph Edward Hume on 17 Nov 1923. Joseph was born on 30 Aug 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 164977569

Family/Spouse: Velma Elsie Perkins. Velma was born on 05 Feb 1909 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, United States; died on 24 Apr 1979 in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States; was buried in Graham Memorial Cemetery, Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ralph married Omeda Violet Boatman in ca 1925. Omeda was born on 23 Dec 1905 in , Marshall County, Kansas, USA; died on 14 Apr 1982 in Cedar Vale, Chatauqua County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Leona T Berry. Leona was born on 12 Sep 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Paul Conrad Foster. Paul was born on 08 Jan 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: George-Ann Stewart-Oliver. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillyanne Jacobs. Lillyanne was born on 13 Aug 1913; died on 10 Jul 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roy G Stevenson
A memorial service for Roy G Stevenson was conducted on June 19th in Albuquerque NM. Mr Stevenson, 76 of Albuquerque, formerly of the Jackson area died June 12, 1985 in a hospital there. He had been injured in an automobile accident in Albuquerque on May 23.

He was born at Shawneetown on May 19, 1909, a son of the late Mr and Mrs H. R. Stevenson.

Mr Stevenson was engaged in construction work and had retired several years ago.

His wife, the farmer Margaret Smith of Farmington, MO survives.

Also surviving are three daughters three brothers L.M. Stevenson Albuquerque NM, John Stevenson, Denair, California, and Robert Stevenson, Jacksonville, FL, a sister, Mrs. Roberta McDowell of Route 4, Jackson; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.


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findagrave.com memorial # 143456909

Roy married Bessie Noland on 28 Mar 1933 in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri, United States. Bessie was born on 10 Sep 1909 in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 25 Aug 1933 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Margaret Catherine Smith on 22 Sep 1936 in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Margaret was born on 22 Oct 1912 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States; died on 1 Apr 2001 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lars Stevenson
Lars Meredith Stevenson, 93, of Jackson died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Monticello House.
He was born Oct. 20, 1910, in Shawneetown, son of Hugh Roy and Lula Emma Gladish Stevenson. He and Wanda Garrett were married March 14, 1943.
Stevenson served 15 years active duty with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and later served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was an operating engineer with Franklin Earth Moving in Albuquerque, N.M., retiring in 1970. He moved to Jackson in 1987.
Survivors include his wife; two brothers, John Stevenson of Denair, Calif., Robert Stevenson of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister, Roberta McDowell of Jackson.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
A service will be held at a later date in Bluff, Utah.
Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

THE OLD LOG HOUSE ON MUDDY SHAWNEE CREEK
By Lars Meredith Stevenson

Have tried to locate the eleven families that settled around the Old log house that was home for the Stevenson families for over one hundred years. I’ve heard my Grandpa say that his dad, Alexander K. helped build the house. When his uncle, Robert McFarland got the Illinois fever, Alexander bought the place from him.

In March 1974 my Dad made a condensed copy of the deeds of which I am going to copy now.

Condensed Copies of Deeds
by H.R. Stevenson March 1974

Mitchel & Jane Fleming nee Stevenson – in consideration of a Bond to us given by Robert S. McFarland do remise, release and forever quit claim unto the said Robert S. McFarland a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the W ½ of SE ¼ of Section 8, Twp, 33 N of Range 13E in the District of Cape Girardeau, Mo. – 80 acres more or less.
We hereunto set our hands and seals this day 2-13-1833.


Signed: Mitchel Fleming [Seal]
Her
Signed: Jane X Fleming [Seal]
Mark

When Mitchell Fleming deeded this 80 acres to R. S. McFarland, he was living with his second wife, Jane Stevenson. My dad H.R. Stevenson always said she was James Stevenson’s sister.

This indenture made this 20th day of May 1826. Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth his wife, for the sum of $30 to them paid, so grant, bargain and sell to Robert S. McFarland a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the E ½ of SW ¼ of Section 8 in Twp. 33N Range 13 E. in the District of Cape Girardeau, Mo. – containing 10 acres, more or less.

Signed: John Wallace [Seal]
Her
Signed: Elizabeth X Wallace [Seal]
Mark


This is the land the old log house was built on.

Know ye all men that I Robert S. McFarland and wife Agnes, in consideration of the Sum of $700 to us in hand paid by Alexander K. Stevenson, do by these presents remise, release and forever quit claim to the said A.K.S. his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the W ½ of SE ¼ of Sec 8 Twp. 33N. Range 13E in the district of Cape Girardeau, Mo., containing 80 acres be the same more or less.

Also a second tract of land, purchased from Thomas Wilson the 20th day of May 1826 containing 10 acres.
Also a third tract or parcel of land lying and being in the NW ¼ of Sec. 17 Twp. 33N, Range 13E containing 25 acres more or less.

We set our hands and seal this 15th day of Sept. 1837.





This is how these parcels of land got into the Stevenson family. There were other transactions, these were the first. I have the original deed for the 80 acres to Mitchel Fleming signed by President James Monroe. I have deeds for other parcels of land signed by other Presidents they are all signed by someone else.

September 1837 Alexander K. Stevenson became the owner of the house and land that Robert McFarland started, There were three children born there by 1844. Julia, Linley, and Mary Jane who died in infancy. Alexander’s wife Margaret died about this time.

Then he married Elizabeth Clodfelter 4 Dec 1845. They had seven children, five boys and two girls. These children all went to the Old Shawnee School that was located on the property line that was between my granddad’s place and his Uncle Lynn Clodfelter’s place. It must have been started in the 1840s.

When I was a little kid, great-grandma Boren used to walk over to the old house quite often to visit my mother. They were grinding horseradish in the kitchen one morning, Great-Grandma said, when she was a little girl she went to school in that old kitchen. That would be in the 1830s. The kitchen was very likely built by Bob McFarland in the 1820s; to live in while the big log house was being built. It sat away from the log house three or four feet. When my Dad bought the place he had it built onto the house.

Around 1880 District #3 built a new school house on the road between New Wells and Shawneetown. When the districts were consolidated, the new school was sold and is now a blacksmith shop. The old Shawnee School was done away with immediately. The land that it occupied would go back to the land owners. Granddad figured half of the building was on his land, Uncle Lynn figured it was all on his land. As the story goes there was a little fist fight there, I don’t think there were any referees around. It was the custom on a line fence, you built half and your neighbor built half. Grand-dad started the fence from his corner, and the last post was set in the middle of the school property. Uncle Lynn started from his corner and his last post took all of the school property. Until this day you can go there and see the jog in the fence right where the old school house set.

The new school was where my dad and his brothers, and “we boys” went to school. I remember Uncle Amos was visiting us from Farmington. Mom was fixing the lunch boxes for us to take to school. Uncle Amos said when he was a boy in that same house his mother had one big basket. She put the lunch in for all of them it took two to carry it to school. There was always an argument as to who was going to carry it home.

All of Alexander’s children got their start in school in the Old Shawnee School. Some of them got more schooling at Oak Ridge and Fruitland. Hugh was the only one that made teaching his career. I don’t think Lowery and Amos ever taught school.

When the Civil War was over Amos and John Trickey went to Kansas to homestead land around Winfield, 1869 to 1870. My granddad and Theodore helped them move. My grand-dad rode a horse, Theodore drove a wagon. This was just the time that Jesse James was starting his career, I asked granddad if he carried a pistol. He said one of his friend offered the loan of his pistol but he didn’t take it he carried a shotgun.

Theodore married Julia Hinkle 15 August 1871. He taught school for a couple of years. Then in the Spring of 1875 he decided to go to Kansas and be with his brother, Amos, close to Winfield, Kansas.

As A.C. Stevenson’s Book (diary) as he called it, he bid Miss M.J. (as he called Julia Margaret) adieu. Monday morning the 5th day of April 1875 he climbed into the wagon with Theodore and his wife and stared for Kansas. His diary speaks for its self about the trip. He didn’t stay in Kansas very long, he took a train from Wichita to Denver for his health. Wyatt Earp was the Marshal of Wichita in 1875.

He stayed in Denver until the first of November then he took the train back to St. Louis, visited his uncle, Harvey Stevenson and other friends. Left St. Louis 5 Nov 1875, on the Belle of Memphis for Wittenberg, arrived there 12 noon on the 6th. Mr. Ude was there with the freight wagon from New Wells store, he gave him a ride home.

Granddad left Missouri a 90 pound weakling. He weighed 105 pounds when he came back but he still complained, The 6th January 1876, he and Miss Julia Boren were married.
There was no more complaining in his dairy. They went to parties, danced and had a good time. He quit writing in his book 29 Oct, 1876.

Alexander had the farm all to him self the boys were all gone but A.C. They divided the farm, A/C. took the north half of the 80 acres in the bottom, bought more ridge land and started digging a cistern, where his house was going to be built. It was a good quarter of a mile north of the old log house. Before he got it finished, he took the postmaster job at Neelys Landing.

I’ve heard my grandma say, when they drove up to that big house on the bank of the river, she couldn’t hardly make herself get out of the wagon. She didn’t like it there. She said at nite you could hear big chunks of the bank falling into the river. They didn’t stay there but about a year.
They moved to Pocahontas and stayed there a couple of years. They lived in the same house that they bought back in 1921 to live out their retirement years from 1923 til 1942 in Pocahontas.

By 1880 Amos and Theodore were in Kansas, Hugh was away teaching school. Lowery had gone to Illinois. Philip Clodfelter had come to the old log house to spend his last years with his daughter Elizabeth. She got 10 acres of his bottom land for this service. Philip was a care to take care of. Elizabeth had her two girls to help but Alexander had no one to help with the farm, and he was in poor health.

Grand-dad moved back to the house he had started when he got married. He would be close to the old folks and could help on the farm.

Lowery had married Lulu Jones in Illinois. He came back about this time to help run the farm. He didn’t move in with the old folks. He built a little bungalow about fifty yards west of the old log house.

Philip Clodfelter died 11 March 1881 and Alexander K. died of cancer 16 Dec. 1881. This left the running of the farm up to Lowery. He was crippled, born with a deformed foot, didn’t look like he could do much work. Granddad said he really put that old farm in shape. Besides raising good crops, he had good stock. He split rails and built fences. There was no stock law, the country was open range. He fenced his fields to keep his stock in, instead of keeping stock out. I saw him one time, in the Spring of 1917 he came up from Texas on a visit. My dad had just bought a Moline tractor. We kids walked around the place with him. He told us lots of thing about the place, a lot I can’t remember.

He went back to Texas and a year later, March 1918 he was standing on the back step of his mail hack when the horse bolted, it jerked him off he fell hit his head on the sidewalk and died in Galveston, Texas.

He ran the farm until Jamima Jane (Aunt Jennie) married John T. McNeely and moved to Leemon. My dad said he remembered his Aunt Jennie’s wedding, the year 1889. They were married in the log house. Dad said he remembered playing with Lowery’s boy, Guy, on the floor while the wedding was going on.

Lowery could see that after Jennie left that it wasn’t going to be too many more years until his mother was going to have to have more care than he could provide.

He and Amos agreed to swap places. He went to Kansas and Amos came back to the old home place. My dad said that this swap wasn’t with wagons through the Ozarks but by boat to St. Louis and train to Wichita, Kansas.

Amos had three girls and a boy: Eura, Daisy, Bessie and Carl. They moved into the bungalow that Lowery vacated. They lived there until Rosa died, then they moved into the log house to take care of grandma. There was a mother and three girls to take care of one old lady. There was some one to do the cooking, some one to do the house cleaning, the garden, taking care of the chickens, milking the cows, everything. All that grandma had to do was, sit down and take it easy. For an old lady that had done everything for herself for seventy or more years, to sit down and watch some one else do the work was just impossible.

I’ve heard my dad say that she never just walked casually, she went she had a given amount of time to get there. When I was with my dad the last few years of his life, we sat at the table in his mobile home and looked across the yard to his granddaughter’s house. When Katherine came out of the house to get the mail or go to the little store across the road, dad would say there is grandma. They both walked like they had been sent for.

Grandma just couldn’t adjust to so many young girls that were willing to do all the work. It wasn’t but just a little while after Amos moved into the log house, that she went to Leemon to live with her daughter Jamima Jane McNeely. She died there 28 Nov, 1910.

Mr. Sadler was teaching Shawneetown School that year. He wanted to go to Indian Creek that weekend. Dad took him down in the buggy. When he came back over Kneebo hill, Uncle John was out at his mailbox, Dad said he told him that grandma was very low. The next day she died and was buried in Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Mo.

This brings things up to the turn of the century. The old folks were all gone, their children were all out on their own. Amos on the old home place with three girls and a boy. My grandad, Alpheus C. on his place with three boys and a girl. This generation was growing up in the same area that two generations had grown up before them. These children all went to the public school at Shawneetown. There were no automobiles or telephones in this part of the county yet.

The Germans that settled at Wittenberg in 1839 were spreading out fast. They were all Lutherans, a church was built in New Wells about the time of the Civil War. One at Shawneetown right after the turn of the century, then on to Pocahontas. The Methodists built Epworth Church west of Shawneetown about the same time. The Presbyterian Church at old Apple Creek was losing members, its days were numbered. Epworth lasted about ten or fifteen years.

In 1902 Roy, my dad, and John McNeely, a neighbor boy, decided to go to the Normal (Teachers College) at Cape Girardeau. Amos’ boy Carl was a year older than my dad. He went to a Methodist college to be a preacher.

After a couple of years of college Roy got a teachers permit. This gave him a chance to make a little money so he could go back to school for another year or to to summer school. The World’s Fair was in St. Louis in 1904 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. That was a big event. The students got a special rate on the Frisco railroad. It had just been completed from St. Louis to Memphis, Tenn.

Dad taught his first school at Wittenberg the winter of 1904 & 1905. That summer he stayed home and helped his dad build a new house. The kitchen of the old house was moved around a little and lived in the while the old house was torn down and the new house put in the same place.

Caleb Meyer, from Altenburg, was the carpenter that built the house. My dad heard the story about Theodore Mitchel’s bet from Caleb. I have it on tape but will tell it here.

Wilkerson Mill was a water mill on the Perry County side of Apple Creek, on the road from New Wells to Altenburg. It was a place where men went on business and to get the latest news around the country. When a man took a load of wheat or corn to the mill he wasn’t expected to get home too early.

Cleveland and Harrison were running for President the year 1892. A political argument was the easiest thing to get started at the Mill that year. Zisky was the miller, he was all for Cleveland for President. Theodore Mitchel was for Harrison fro President. One day in a heated argument, Theodore told Zisky that if Cleveland won he would push him up to Walters store on the main road and back to the mill in a wheelbarrow. If Harrison won Zisky would push him. That was a bet, the nite was agreed on to settle the bet.

Zisky made plans for a big celebration that nite. He had the band from Altenburg and Frona, the beer wagon was there from Wittenberg with plenty of beer. He was going to have a celebration win or loose.

When the election was over Cleveland won. The nite the bet was to be paid off Theodore didn’t show up. The party went on at the mill, it wasn’t what it would have been had all parties shone up.

The Christmas program at the Grange Hall in Shawneetown there was a little red wheelbarrow on the Christmas tree for Theodore Mitchel. When Santa Claus gave it to him he took it out in front of the hall, set a match to it and burned it up.

A. C. Stevenson’s house was finished the summer of 1905. Amos was still living in the old log house, but the time was coming for a new generation to occupy it.


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findagrave.com memorial # 38895816

Lars married Wanda Marie Garrett on 14 Mar 1943 in Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. Wanda was born on 03 May 1921 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; died on 2 Dec 2005 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Goshen Cemetery, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Alpheus Stevenson
February 1912 ~ July 20, 2007
95 years, 4 months, 26 days
Funeral Home: Allen Mortuary
Cemetery:
Obituary:
John was born in Shawneetown, MO to Hugh and Lula Stevenson. John married Grace Englehart in 1933 and moved to Benicia, CA during WWII. They moved to the Central Valley after the war. After Grace's death, John moved to Fruitland, MO and married Evelyn Gilmore in 1987. Evelyn passed away in 2003 and John settled back in Denair, CA. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 55 years. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. He loved spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his children; Donna Stratton of Clearfield, UT, John Stevenson of Sacramento, CA, Don Stevenson of Denair, CA, Roy Stevenson of Holbrook, AZ, Ted Stevenson of Modesto, CA, Tom Stevenson of Denair, CA, Ann Pohl of Woodland, CA, Jerry Stevenson of Rochester, WA, Brother; Robert Stevenson of Florida, Step Children; John Gilmore and Richard Gilmore both of Missouri, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, many Step grandchildren and many step great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wifes; Grace Englehart-Stevenson and Evelyn Gilmore-Stevenson, brothers; Gladish Stevenson and Meredith Stevenson, and sister Roberta McDowell.

247 North Broadway | Turlock, California 95380 | 209-634-5829

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Denair Cemetery

John married Clara Grace Englehart on 14 Mar 1933 in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri, United States. Clara was born on 28 Nov 1912 in Leemon, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 23 Aug 1985 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Denair, Stanislaus County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Louis Stevenson, 93, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Jacksonville.
He was born Feb. 7, 1915, at Shawneetown, son of Hugh Roy and Lula Emma Gladish Stevenson. He and Joanna Laney were married in 1945.

Stevenson served in the U.S. Navy. He worked 39 years at the Naval Air Rework Facility in Jacksonville.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, H. Robert (Beverly) Stevenson of Virginia, W. Judd Stevenson of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lars, Jerry and John Stevenson; and a twin sister, Roberta McDowell of Fruitland.

A memorial service was held Friday at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Burial was in Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville.

Announcement courtesy of Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.



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Robert married Joanna Laney on 01 Jan 1945. Joanna was born on 04 Apr 1919 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida, United States; died on 9 Nov 2017; was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Duval County, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roberta McDowell


Roberta Louise "Patty" McDowell, 89, of Jackson died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Monticello House.
She was born Feb. 7, 1915, at Shawneetown, daughter of Hugh Roy and Lulu Gladish Stevenson. She and Roy E. McDowell were married Oct. 12, 1935. He died Jan. 23, 1972.

McDowell was a graduate of the former Fruitland High School. She was a former member of Byrd Creek Neighborhood Club.

Survivors include a son, Joe McDowell of Fruitland; a daughter, Katherine Seabaugh of Jackson; a brother, John Stevenson of Denair, Calif., twin brother, Robert Stevenson of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Friends may call at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.

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findagrave.com memorial # 97212651

Roberta married Roy Eli McDowell on 12 Oct 1935 in Perryville, Perry County, Missouri, United States. Roy was born on 29 Apr 1904 in , Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 23 Jan 1972 in , Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Petracek, Mary Helen (nee Stevenson) Beloved wife of the late Robert V. Petracek; dearest mother of Cheryl (Steve) Petracek-Harre, Margo Petracek (Stephen) Murphy, Vince (Theresa) Petracek, Jack (Cynthia) Petracek and Pepi-Jo (Debbie Allison) Petracek; dear grandmother of Danyelle, Dayna, Morgan, Lindsay, Chris, Josh and Mike; dear sister of Jack Stevenson, Joan Behle, Patsy Railsback; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Monday, Feb. 20 9:30 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-7 pm.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - Sunday, February 19, 2012.

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Section L, Site 4831

Mary married Robert Vincent Petracek on 7 Jun 1952 in Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. Robert was born on 17 Jul 1923 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, United States; died on 14 Nov 2008 in , St. Louis County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jack married Norma Jean Etzel on 10 Sep 1951 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. Norma was born on 10 Oct 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Jessie Ellen Simmons on 09 Oct 1982 in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, United States. Jessie was born on 14 May 1919 in Columbus, Johnson County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjorie married Eldon Behle in 1950 in Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. Eldon was born on 31 Jul 1924 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Children's names provided by Fontaine Stevenson in my interview of him 12 Mar 1992.

Ruth married Joseph Paul Wayne on 27 Jan 1950 in , Alameda County, California, USA. Joseph was born on 26 Sep 1914 in , Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA; died on 28 Aug 2001 in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1930 Census:

Name: Rolle F Stevenson
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: E 18th
Ward of City: x
Block: 6171
House Number: 722
Dwelling Number: 102
Family Number: 109
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members:
Name Age
Elwyn D Stevenson 32
Delya H Stevenson 31
Ruth Stevenson 10
Rolle F Stevenson 6

1940 Census:

Name: Rolle F Stevenson
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Harris, Texas
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Dorchester
House Number: 615
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Harris, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Harris, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 42A
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Native Language: English
Veteran Father Dead: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Elevyn O Stevenson 41
Hindia Stevenson 41
Ruth Stevenson 20
Rolle F Stevenson 16


1978 and 1981 - she is a farmer, Sky High Road, Hunua, Auckland, New Zealand per New Zealand Electoral Rolls.

22 Jun 1951 Rolle Stevenson, 3806 Calendar, Houston, Texas, Departs NYC to Southampton, England on Queen Elizabeth. Arrives 27 Jun 1951.

Name: Rolle Stevenson
Gender: Female
Departure Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1924
Birth Place: Texas
Departure Date: 22 Jun 1951
Departure Place: New York, New York, USA
Ship: QUEEN ELIZABETH

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• Created: 15 May 2017

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Died:
ARLINGTON -- Florence Jean Stevenson McCown, 92, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

Born on Aug. 2, 1924, to F.M. and Aleta Stevenson, who were one of the first settlers of Dalworthington Gardens, she was a 1941 graduate of Arlington
High School and a 1945 graduate of The University of Texas.

She was a valued member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She loved bluebonnets, butterflies and playing bridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Randolph McCown; her brother, Maury Stevenson; and her daughter, Sandra McCown Watters.

Survivors: She is survived by her sons, Steven Randolph McCown and James Ross McCown; grandsons, Patrick, Andrew and Michael McCown; granddaughters Angela and Amber Watters; nine great-grandchildren; her longtime caregiver and friend, Tony Huff; and many relatives and friends.

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial# 175649391

Florence married James Randolph McGown on 23 Mar 1945 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. James was born on 09 May 1916 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, USA; died on 03 Apr 2001 in , , Texas, USA; was buried in Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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World War II - LT JG USN

Buried:
Plot: Col B Row CT3 Site B39 Find A Grave Memorial# 20280241

Fontaine married Janice Burling on 13 Nov 1948 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LR48-MK1
• Created: 12 Jul 2022

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1940 Census

Name: Verne Stevenson
Respondent: Yes
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Brazoria, Texas
Map of Home in 1940: Brazoria, Texas
Street: Forty Foot Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pearland, Brazoria, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 7A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 126
Occupation: Rural Carrier
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 50
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 250
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Verne Stevenson 28 Head
Eunice Stevenson 28 Wife
Nadine Stevenson 3 Daughter
Errol Stevenson 1 Son

1950 Census

Name: Vern Stevenson
Age: 38
Birth Date: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Brazoria, Texas, USA
Dwelling Number: 119
Farm: Yes
Questionnaire Number: 26
Father Birth Place: USA
Mother Birth Place: USA
Occupation Category: Working
Worker Class: Private
Same House: Yes
School Completed: C1
Grade Completed: Yes
School Attendance: 30 or over
Weeks Worked: 52
Income: None
Other Income: 520
Supplemental Income: 7671
Relative Other Income: None
Relative Supplemental Income: None
World War II Veteran: No
World War I Veteran: No
Veteran: No
Previous Marriage: No
Household Members Age Relationship
Vern Stevenson 38 Head
Eunice L Stevenson 38 Wife
Nadine Stevenson 13 Daughter
Errol L Stevenson 11 Son
Fontaine Stevenson 5 Son
Janteena Stevenson 4 Daughter
Mark P Stevenson 1 Son


Birth:
Texas Birth Certificate:

Name: Vern Leroy
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1911
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Galveston, Texas, USA
Father: G W Stevenson
Mother: Emma Miles
Mother-Father Residence: Friendswood, Texas

Died:
SSDI:

Name: Vern Stevenson
Social Security Number: 461-54-8460
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1911
Issue Year: 1952
Issue State: Texas
Last Residence: 77420, Boling, Wharton, Texas, USA
Death Date: 17 Feb 1989

Family/Spouse: Eunice Lilliand Osburn. Eunice was born on 30 Apr 1912 in , , Idaho, USA; died on 8 Oct 1996 in Sweeny, Brazoria County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: KZYJ-PZQ
• Created: 21 Jul 2020

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 74648573

Family/Spouse: Tracey Margaret Glines. Tracey was born on 5 Oct 1909 in , Cherokee County, Kansas, USA; died on 13 Nov 1982 in , Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: L27K-8B4
• Created: 22 Jul 2020

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 7481770

Family/Spouse: William Ransom Glines. William was born on 7 Apr 1897; died on 28 Feb 1987; was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, Galveston County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: G8R6-HR1
• Created: 15 Aug 2013

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Died:
SSDI

Family/Spouse: Josephine Traina. Josephine was born on 26 Sep 1915 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; died on 12 Dec 1999 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: 99G3-53V
• Created: 15 Aug 2013

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Died:
Name Cecil L Stevenson
Gender Male
Race Caucasian
Age 57
Birth Date 30 Sep 1916
Birth Place Texas
Residence White Settlement, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Death Date 4 May 1974
Death Place White Settlement, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Father Earl Vincent Stevenson
Mother Mary Worley
Spouse Lois Worley
Certificate Number 37727

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 84937589

Cecil married Lois Mills on 21 Jul 1940 in Friends Church, Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Lois was born in 1917; died in 2008; was buried in Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Tarrant County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: G4PQ-VPL
• Created: 15 Aug 2013

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Died:
Vesta Gilles
(08/14/2003) Vesta Stevenson Gilles passed away Saturday, August 9th, at her home in Austin, Texas. She was born on November 23rd, 1919, in Friendswood, Texas, child of Mary Worley Stevenson and Vincent Stevenson.

Vesta worked for Shell Oil in Houston, where she met her future husband, Raymond Gilles. They married and moved to Odessa, Texas, where they reared their four children. In Odessa, Vesta and Raymond helped found the Permian Playhouse, the local theater, as well as Head Start.

Vesta and Raymond retired to La Jolla, California enjoying the nearby beaches and parks. When Raymond passed away, Vesta moved to Austin to be with her children.

Vesta Stevenson Gilles was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Vincent Stevenson, and brothers, Cecil Stevenson, Avery Stevenson and Dallas Stevenson.

She is survived by her brother, Dr. Earl ``Tim'' Stevenson of Vidor, Texas; three sons, David Gilles of Bangkok, Thailand, Vincent Gilles of Boulder, Colorado, and Roger Gilles of Austin; and her daughter, Janet Gilles, also of Austin.

Family and friends will gather in memory of Vesta at the picnic area above the river at the Villas on Town Lake, 80 Red River St., Austin, Texas, at one o'clock on Sunday, August 17. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, 78759.

Vesta married Raymond H. Giles on 20 Apr 1945 in , Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: G8RZ-N5M
• Created: 21 Jul 2020

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Died:
DALLAS STEVENSON, 76, Born March 30, 1926 to Mary and E. V. Stevenson in Friendswood, Texas, died December 27, 2002.

One of five children, he is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth B. Stevenson. He is survived by his wife, Delores L.Stevenson; three children Geneva Boulden and husband Randy of Rosharon,Texas., Warren Stevenson of California and Susan Coon of Bellaire, Texas; brother Dr. Earl (Tim) Stevenson of Vidor, TX. and sister Betty Gilles of Austin, TX.; granddaughter Trade Renee Mellen; great-granddaughter Elizabeth Jeanne Mellen. Numerous other relatives and friends. A member of Highlands Baptist Church in LaMarque, Dallas, he was a longtime resident of La Marque. He was a WWII veteran, lifetime member of VFW and a respected businessman in the A/C & Heating Field. He was a member of and held offices in the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society of America.

Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2002 at James Crowder Funeral Home in LaMarque, TX., with Rev. Chuck Robberts, officiating. Interment will be in Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, TX. Family request memorial to Highlands Baptist Church, 2608 Cedar Drive La Marque, Texas 77568. James Crowder Funeral Home La Marque, Texas 77658 409-935-2401



Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 7130397

Dallas married Elizabeth Ann Boyd on 25 Jun 1948 in Friendswood, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Elizabeth was born on 5 Aug 1927 in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, United States; died on 7 Nov 1993 in La Marque, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery, Harris County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: GCQZ-P2L
• Created: 16 Aug 2020

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Chiropractor

Name: Earl Stevenson
Residence Years: 1993-2002
Address: 102 Wilson St
Residence Place: Vidor, Texas, USA
Zip Code: 77662-4921
Phone Number: 409-769-9735
View Neighbors: View Neighbors

Died:
Dr. Earl Stevenson, a local Chiropractor, passed away Sunday at his home following a short illness. Doc as his family, friends and patients affectionately called him was born in Friendswood, Texas to E.V. and Mary Worley Stevenson. Following graduation from high school, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. As a young man he worked in his family's fig orchard and a nursery. It was during this time that he sustained a life long injury to his back. After his discharge, while on his way back to Friendswood, he stopped off at the Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio, and registered. After suffering with his back injury, he had a burning desire to help others with similar problems. Following his July 12, 1957 graduation from Texas Chiropractic College, he received his license to practice Chiropractic on September 21, 1957. He moved to the Golden Triangle shortly after and spent a month or two in Port Arthur before settling in Vidor. For the next almost 50 years, he treated th

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 19209383

Family/Spouse: Wanda Gayle Wood. Wanda was born on 1 Jan 1934 in Morgan, Bosque County, Texas, United States; died on 1 Mar 2011 in Crockett, Houston County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Alma Flo Mathewson on 18 Oct 1957. Alma was born on 19 Jan 1938 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; died on 22 Jul 2016 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States; was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery, Harris County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: L16F-KKP
• Created: 26 Jul 2020

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Paula was born the daughter of the late Paul Raphael and Vera Jeanette Bennett Stevenson. Paula was a realtor and an avid ballroom dancer. She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Boyce Maddux and husband Jack of Whitney, Texas and Patricia Boyce of Austin, Texas; son, John Vincent Boyce and Rose Diaz of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family.

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 38279953

Vera married Charles William Boyce on 24 Jul 1954 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States. Charles was born on 7 Jun 1923 in Charlie, Clay County, Texas, United States; died on 14 Aug 1994 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States; was buried in Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery, Wichita County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: L16F-NTD
• Created: 05 May 2023

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Died:
no DC

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 13319421

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• familyserch.org ID: L1HM-HJW
• Created: 27 Jul 2020

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Buried:
per Death Certificate

Robert married Delores Virginia Long on 31 Jul 1952 in , Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Delores was born on 3 Nov 1934 in , Brazoria County, Texas, USA; died on 13 Jan 2016 in Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

Beloved wife of the late William H. Abram, dear mother and mother-in-law of Jeffrey (Lydia) Abram, Ginny (Roy) Bone and the late William M. (Mary) Abram; our dear grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.

Services: Memorial service at Friendship Village, 15201 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield Mo 63017 on Saturday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of choice appreciated.

Irlene married William Harry Abram on 24 Apr 1943 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States. William (son of Will M. Abram and Pauline M. Becker) was born on 10 Jun 1918 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jun 2009 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in West Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LTQC-WS3
• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

Died:
at his home

Sloan married Violet Caroline Bender on 11 Sep 1949 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Violet was born on 07 Nov 1919 in Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Aug 1987 in SE Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sloan married Ruby Lee Edgar on 10 Sep 1988 in Desloge, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. Ruby was born on 23 Jun 1927 in Bonne Terre, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States; died on 28 Oct 2020 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States; was cremated . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: GQB3-R56
• Residence: 1925, Cabery, Ford County, Illinois, United States; 1925-1926
• Residence: 1926, Saint James, Phelps County, Missouri, United States; 1926-1927
• Residence: 1927, Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, United States; 1927-1928
• Residence: 1928, Compton, Lee County, Illinois, United States; 1928-1929
• Residence: 1929, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States; 1929-1930
• Residence: 1930, Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois, United States; 1930-1931; : 1st Grade; Address:
  214 Metropolis Street
• Residence: 1932, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States; 1932-1934; : 2nd & 3rd Grade; Address:
  2021 College Street
• Residence: 1934, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States; 1934-1935; : 4th Grade
• Residence: 1935, Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, USA; 1935-1937; : Grades 5, 6, 7
• Residence: 1937, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States; 1937-1938; : 8th Grade; Address:
  1528 Versailles Pike
• Residence: 1939, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; 1939-1946; : High School
• Residence: 1946, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois, United States; 1946-1947; : Taught School
• Residence: 1947, , St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; 1947-1948; : STL County Assistant Home Agent - Home Economics
• Residence: 1948, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; 1948-2017
• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

Alice Alline Lewis (nee Regenhardt) passed away May 2, 2017.

Alice was born March 24, 1925 to Lois Alline (nee McNeely) and Ted R. Regenhardt in Cape Girardeau.

Her father was associated with his father and brothers in the Regenhardt Construction Company. The family moved every year or every other year following their highway construction jobs throughout Illinois and eastern Missouri.

Her grandfather, Edward Regenhardt, was the general contractor for the construction of Academic Hall, the main administration building of what is now Southeast Missouri State University and a Cape Girardeau landmark.

By the time she was high school age, her parents moved the family back to Cape permanently.

She attended Franklin School for the 9th grade, and Cape Central high school the next 3 years, and next attended Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, where she graduated with a B.S. degree in Secondary Education, specializing in Home Economics. Her first job was as a teacher in Lawrence, IL. The next year she worked in St. Louis County as an assistant home extension agent.

She married Freeman Lewis, owner of Wimpy's Drive In and Grocery on September 25, 1948. They joined Centenary Methodist Church later that year.

In 1969, Alice began work as an elementary Guidance Counselor for the Sikeston Public Schools.

In 1970, she went back to SEMO and worked on her master’s degree in elementary guidance counseling, accomplishing her goal in 1973, the same year her son Rob graduated from SEMO. She retired from her work in Sikeston after 20 years, in 1989.

She belonged to the Missouri State Teacher’s Association and was a charter member of the Professional Home Economists organization.

Active in the life of Centenary Methodist Church for 68 years, she served in several capacities: church secretary, nursery coordinator, church board of trustees, and various United Methodist Women offices.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and P.E.O.

Alice loved to read, play bridge and assemble jigsaw puzzles. She embroidered quilts for her grandchildren as well as creating needlepoint pictures and chair covers. A love of travel took her across the U.S. and one trip to Europe.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Freeman.

They have two sons, Rob (Diane) Lewis of San Antonio, Texas and Jon (Susan) Lewis of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Grandchildren Sarah (Thomas) Satterwhite, Angela (Justin) Morgan, and Stephen Lewis. Great-grandchildren Blake and Emily Satterwhite.

She is also survived by her brother Don (Linda) Regenhardt of Chevy Chase, MD; one cousin, Joe (Mary Alice) Regenhardt of Cape Girardeau; six nephews and eight nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Teddy and a sister Dee Ann, both when young children.


A visitation will be held Sunday, May 7th from 2 pm – 3 pm at Centenary United Methodist Church. The memorial service follows at 3 pm. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 N. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.





Buried:
Section 8, Lot 170, Grave 5

Alice married Freeman Dale Lewis on 25 Sep 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Freeman (son of Fred Lewis and Ethel Mayme Miller) was born on 20 Jan 1923 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 08 Dec 2017 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Dec 2017 in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: 9X94-KB9
• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

Christened:
Grace Methodist Church

Buried:
Find a Grave Memorial # 8005644

Section 3, Lot 58, Grave 3

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• familyserch.org ID: 9X94-KBK
• Created: 09 Aug 2018

Notes:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=regenhardt&GSfn=dee&GSiman=1&GScid=640927&GRid=8008190&

Died:
Whooping cough

Buried:
Section 3, Lot 58, Grave 4

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]