My ancestor William L. Stephens b. 1813 OH-d 1893 prob Decatur co., IA-m'd Elizabeth Beasley March 1856 in Washington co., IA. Children Sarah 1856, Mary M. 1859, James Andrew 1861 Wash co, Jonathan Marion 1862 Wash co-d. 1942 Decatur co, George Meek 1867 Harrison M-d. 1947 Decatur, William Leonard 1868 Wash-d. 1941 Decatur IA, Salina 1869, Martha Ann 1872, and Thomas N 1872. It is believed that William came to Iowa early 1850s from Ohio. The family ended up in Leon, Decatur co, IA. Any help appreciated. Gloria Knight