I believe I have a connection to your Thomas Stephens. I show Thomas marrying Margaret Hawker, 1 May 1764, Rodborough, Glouc., and sons John (bapt 25 Jun 1761, Sherborne), Robert (bapt 10 Apr 1764, Sherborne) and Thomas (bapt 8 Apr 1766, Sherborne). Robert married Eleanor (Birch) Collier 15 Jan 1783 at Cirencester, Glouc. I descend from Robert & Eleanor's son Immanuel (Emanuel) bapt 16 Oct 1791 at Newton Toney, Wiltshire. Bev in Indiana USA