I am still looking for the father and mother of Inman and Susannah Stephens, my GG grandparents. Inman and Susannag are listed on the 1850 Upson County,ga. census, along with their children, and Priscilla, shown as age 75. Piscilla is shown as a recipient on three Ga land lotteries: 1821 Jones County,with children shown as orphans. 1827 drew land in Coweta County(husband abs) ,LL 242,sec 5 1835 drewland in Upson as a widow,District 14,Sec l. Priscilla must have been an eligible widow in all three lotteries,probably as a widow of a Rev War Vet. Question: Is there any mention in the above land lotteries,or deeds, that she was a widow of a specific Stephens vet? Would appreeciate any look ups that anyone could do to locate my GGG grandfather. E mail: William Stephens <patabill@nexet.net> ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail.nexet.net
I saw information on the web by Candee Hoff about Henry s/o Zachariah STEVENS. I am interested in the information she has on this family. If any one knows a good address for this lady or knows of this family please email me. Thank you Linda STEVENS family VA>OH>IL>MO>IN
Does anyone on this list connect to this family? Thanks for checking! LEACH Family of southeastern Ohio 1.William Leach (b.1817?) and Susan Mahony had at least one child, Acel Leach (1849-1918) 2. Acel Leach (1849-1918) and Harriet Leek (1850-1900) of Noble/Monroe counties in OH, were married in 1867 and had nine children: 3. Samuel (1870-1964), Fred, Cole (b.1880), Walter (b.1882), Charlie (1884), Alice Stella, Ida, William. 3. Samuel Leach (1870-1964) and Angelica Capenter (Snyder) (1871-1935) were married in 1882 and had twelve children: 4. Acel (1892-1976), Pete, Arch (b.1899), John, Bill, Lloyd, Kate, Jenny, Harriet, Gail, Barnie, and Ellis. 3. Cole Leach, son of Acel Sr., married Lena Wise (b.1877) in 1909 3. Walter married Celesta Carpenter (b.1883) in 1906 3. Charlie married Julia Carpenter (b.1886) in 1908 3. William Henry (1866-1933) married Maude McKee in 1884 Ken EvenStephen@att.net http://theangry.home.att.net
Stella (Estella?) Stephens, born ca 1901 in GA married John Lucius Brown, (b. 6/30/1896 in AL) abt. 1919 and lived in Cullman,Cullman, AL. Children: Vera Brown , b.ca 1922 in Cullman.Al. John J. Brown b. ca 1924 in Cullman, AL Mary Jewell Brown, b.2/2/1927 in Cullman, AL Vera Brown married Orgal Cozort, b. 4/11/1913 in AR, s/o Oscar Cozort and Audia Cozort. Mary Jewell Brown married Orgal’s brother, Remmel Race Cozort, (b. ca 1927 in AR) in about 1944. More Cozort history is known and can be shared. I need help tracing the ancestry the parentage of Stella Stephens Brown. Her father was born in Ga, and mother in AL. Family lore says that one of Stella’s grand-or greatgrand parents was a native American. Family would like help in tracing this back!! If Larry C. should see this I would appreciate a response. Roger. remorr@islc.net
Hello:) Cathleen! Glad to hear from you...glad that things are going with you and the boys...somethimes we have to stand our ground...I had to put Dianne out twice...she, and I have had our differences.. and so, now when they make their mistakes...or what ever..they'll have to do the best that they can... I love both of my girls and I would even die for them...but, I won't be ran over by them or disrepected by them in my own home...they, don't want me giving advice...so, I don't...but, on the other hand when they want to do as they please...they need not come crying on my shoulder...needing me and thier dad to bail them out... Since I was sick that time...my nerves and my diabetic condition won't let me go thru anymore...when Ramona was here and we had our big disagreement...and I only wanted to talk to her and find out what was going on and she informed me in no uncertain terms..that she was over 21 and didn't have to listen to me...I came home from work one night and Wilbur was so upset that I was afraid that he was going to have a heart attack...he has high blood pressure as it is...and then my sugar went sky high....and they didn't even care that they had hurt Wilbur or me real bad...so, now I don't ask any questions and I don't want to hear any complaints from them... When you do all you can do for your children and then in your on home they show you just how much that they appreciate what you have done for them...I'm thru and so is Wilbur... I can't take the worry anymore...If Wilbur and I don't take care of ourselves, there is no one else to do it for us...We've have done more for our girls than my parents have ever done for me... The last time Dianne came here for help I helped and then she started a fight with me..and I know that my blood sugar went thru the roof then...at least she apoligized that time...but, Ramona, has yet to say I'm sorry Momma...so, until...she can say I'm sorry...I don't see how she can expect her Uncle William to say I'm sorry...and it still hurts..although, we get along ...I don't know if I'll ever get over how Ramona talked to me that day...I would never have thought that she would have hurt me and her dad so bad...but, I guess that's all under the bridge...I love them...but, sometimes I would love for my fam...to be able to tell the other member that they are sorry... After all it's really to late when someone is lying in their casket.... I want to get along with my girls...but, I would like for them to call and see how we're doing and to remember our Mothers Day & Fathers Day...or our BirthDays...just to call and say HappyBirthday or Happy Father's Day,,or Mother's Day...I don't think that I am asking for to much...but, I guess they'll never change...and I guess I' need not to expect it from them... I'm glad that Brad and Valree are married...I truly hope that they will be happy and content with each other...and that my great nephew is doing fine... I haven't forgotten the pic...I promise that I'm going to get them to you soon..,.. Well, guess I'll go for now...and please don't tell the girls anything that I write to you...PLEASE.. Give the baby a kiss and hug for me...No, I didn't know abt. Williams surgery...maybe he'll quit smoking now... Well, I'll go for now..take care and We Love You....:) God Bless & Keep You! Love Ya'll Westa & Wilbur >From: cathleen <cathleeny2k@earthlink.net> >Reply-To: cathleen <cathleeny2k@earthlink.net> >To: westa7@hotmail.com >Subject: hello >Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 16:54:59 -0800 (GMT-08:00) > >hi westa, > >it's been a while since i've heard from you. how are you? >brad and valaree got married as planned. boy, i was so disappointed i >missed it. i really hope they make it AND be happy!!! > >you may already know this as it's old news, but just in case. >william, jr told me his dad had surgery the other day. it >sounded like it was outpatient surgery for sinsus'. said he was >doing ok. > >i'm leaving thursday night to go back to spend a week with the kids, >as always i get sooooo excited. i haven't seen nolan since christmas >and i know he's grown and doing all kinds of new things, like rolling >over!!! >he'll be 5 months old. both william and brad make me feel so good >when i go back. they seem to really enjoy having me around. >it wasn't like that when william was young, remember???? boy that >child gave me he--. i thought we would have one of those relationships >when the least we saw eachother, the better off we would be. > >i think we grew to know and appreciate eachother when he came out here >to live after he graduated. we certainly had our problems, but learned to >disagree RESPECTFULLY. well, that was after i kicked him out of the >house for >calling me a bitch -- i did it very nicely, but he got the message. > >although brad and i seemed to be closer when the boys were young, our >relationship really suffered after >he went back to mississippi to live and i stayed here. but now, he and i >are even >closer than ever. God has a way of working everything out. actually, >brad and valaree >have invited me to go on their honeymoon with them (well, you know there >is an alternative >motive -- they want me to babysit. they figure if i go, they can take the >kids so gabe can get >to vacation to AND they can get some time alone ----- i really don't care >why i was invited, >just the fact i'm invited feels good.) they plan to go to the smokey >mountains in april. > >well, enough about me. i look forward to hearing from you soon. i think >of you often > >cathleen _________________________________________________________________ Create your own personal Web page with the info you use most, at My MSN. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200364ave/direct/01/
The 1850 Census for the Town of Crawford, Orange Co., NY includes: Sarah Stephens 41 F Caroline Stephens 17 F William J. Stephens 15 M Jacob H. Stephens 14 M Cornelia Stephens 7 F Granville Stephens 5 M Theodore Stephens 3 M >From records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Berea, Orange Co., NY, it appears that Caroline, William, Jacob and Cornelia were baptized in that Church on 12 September 1843, the children of George and Sarah Stephens. It would also appear, since George is not in the 1850 Census, that he MAY have died between the period just prior to the birth of Theodore and the taking of the 1850 Census. It also appears that Granville Stephens may have married Sarah L. Puff on 5 May 1868 in the Presbyterian Church at Hamptonburgh, Orange Co., NY "Smith" is the middle name of both Granville and Caroline, which could be a clue that the mother, Sarah, was a Smith. Can anyone supply anything more on this family? Who was George? Marriages of any of the other children? Migration? etc. Harman R. Clark P.O. Box 311 Sheffield, VT 05866-0311 hrclarkjr@kingcon.com
In a message dated 2/6/2004 7:22:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, STEPHENS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Earlier last fall I queried for a Sales STEPHENS b. 1875/1878 on several > occassions. .I have since proven Sales Stephens as the brother to my Enoch > STEPHENS through a marriage record . Sales STEPHENS is actually J. A. > STEPHENS who married Martha DICKENS in 1895. By 1900 Martha died and he > remarried to a Lillie Brownfield. Is John and Allen one in same person and > accidently was enumerated as two? Does J. stand for John or James? > Hi Phyliss, One of the lines I am researching is from this general area.&nbsp; I don't have much info on them, I know in the late 1800s and early 1900s they were in Oregon County, MO, Howell County, MO, and Fulton County, AR.&nbsp; Since they have two sons named John and Allen (spelled like the last name just like the one you refer to) I thought you might be able to use this information. James Stephens b: 1810 KY; d: before 1870 MO &nbsp; md Elizabeth b: 1815 KY &nbsp;&nbsp; 1. John Stephens b: 1835 IN &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; md: Rhoda b: c 1834 AR&nbsp; d shortly after the twins were born &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1a. William Stephens b: c1860 AR &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1b. Elizabeth E. Stephens b: c 1867 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1c. Louisa J. Stephens b: c 1873 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1d. Loucinda J. Stephens b: c 1873 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; md: Sarah E. Forester 29 Oct 1876& nbsp; she b: c 1854 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. Allen Stephens b: c1838 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Margarett Stephens b: c 1844 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. Eliza Stephens b: c 1845 MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. Clarinda Stephens b: c 1848 Fulton Co., AR &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; md: Thomas Henry Watson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. Cansada Stephens b: c 1853 Oregon Co., MO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; md: Jesse Wooldridge &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. Melissa Stephens b: c 1855 AR &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; md: Thomas Franklin Henry Hope this helps Christy
Nicholas Stephens b England md Elizabeth Starkey *Henry Stephens b: Eng / d: CT md Elizabeth Gallup **Richard Stephens b: CT / d: MA md Sarah Harker b: MA / d: CT ***Ebeneazer Stephens b: CT / d: MA md Sophia Cleaveland b: CT / d: MA (Ebeneazer changed to Stevens) ****John Stevens b: MA / d: NY md Elizabeth Gillett b: NY / d: NY *****Nathan Stevens b: NY / d: ?? md Eliza Robbins b: MA / d: ?? ******Harris George Stevens b: MA / d: ?? md Susan Wight Curtiss b: NY / d: ?? *******Elmer Nathan Stevens b: MI / d: KS md Dora Elizabeth Turner b: IA / d: KS ********Arthur Elmer Stevens b:MN / d:KS md Winifred Annette Reeder b:KS / d:KS *********Max Reeder Stevens b: KS / d: OR md Thora Mae Matney b: OR / d: OR **********Max Robert Stevens b: OR / d: AK md Christy (me) The first six generations are from the genealogy of Plowden Stephens of Chicago, IL, who took the time to document this family, and publish in 1905. Unfortunately he didn't live for a couple of hundred years. He also seems to have lost track of some of his migrating relatives. He listed Nathan born 31 May 1788 in Renssalear County, NY married Eliza Robbins born 25 Dec 1793 in MA. He listed their children, but no other information on them. In 1840 Nathan and family were in Illinois, and in 1850 they were in Michigan. In 1850 and 1860 Harris and Susan were in Michigan and in 1870 they were in Illinois. I cannot find them in 1880. In 1880 Arthur and his sister Eva were in Minnesota. I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can provide additional information for these people, including parents of spouses, and siblings, etc.. We don't even have dates of birth or death for Harris or Susan. Absolutely any info would be welcome. I have gotten this far and cannot seem to fill in the blanks. Thank You, Christy Stevens Roy, UT USA
I don't remember if I have posted this query but hope some-one catches it and knows some of the names and facts. Little River Co., Arkansas: These Stephens are listed with step-father's surname, ( JEAN(S) ) in 1880. Enoch b. 1868, William b. 1868 (probably more a 1869 thru 1872 DOB instead), John b. 1873 and Allen b. 1875. Earlier last fall I queried for a Sales STEPHENS b. 1875/1878 on several occassions. .I have since proven Sales Stephens as the brother to my Enoch STEPHENS through a marriage record . Sales STEPHENS is actually J. A. STEPHENS who married Martha DICKENS in 1895. By 1900 Martha died and he remarried to a Lillie Brownfield. Is John and Allen one in same person and accidently was enumerated as two? Does J. stand for John or James? Marriage records of that era also show: S. Stevens to Mittie Ludlow 1889 Richard Stephens to Lucy Marks 1900 Willie Stephens to Sallie Hambleton 1890 Ben Stephens to Lizzie Blanchard 1904 I have had no luck finding these Stephens on the census. Some information from another researcher shows a sibling of Enoch's as " Bud STEPHENS". No other information. Could Bud actually be Ben? There are also two half brothers of these Stephens sibligs I seek, Sam W. JEANS and John R. JEANS. I have written letters to descendants of Sam W. Jeans with no response. Would really appreciate any help if anyone recognizes any of these names and can shed some light on this family.This Enoch Stephens is the grandson of Dew Stephens I also seek information on. Thanks Phyllis plsk3649@swtexas.net
Okay, sorry about that. I remember someone posting Stephens in Green Co., GA. but with so many queries guess it's hard to remember and easily to mix up who posted what. Guess, I need to just get film and research, since I'm not haveing any luck with these Stephens names.hanks Phyllis Phyllis- It was not I that siad my Stephens' were from Green Co., Ga. All I know is Dooly, Houston, Stewart,Quitman, and Dale Co., Al. Harold Stephens ---- Original Message
David Stephens b. 1831 AR; wife Margaret b. 1837 MO; children Nancy & George, lived Benton Co. AR 1860. Also in David's household is David's mother Nancy (unk) Stephens 54, b. KY, and his sister Adaline Stephens Baker 31, b. AR and Mary Baker 9 also b. AR. In 1850, David is 18 living with his widowed mother in Benton Co. AR. Does anyone have information on this family? I need his wife Margaret's maiden name and the name of David's father. Appreciate any help. Sharolyn McCoy
I believe it was Harold Stephens that stated his Stephens were in Green Co., Georgia? Am I correct Harold ? The reason I ask: In trying to find parents and siblings of my Dew STEPHENS I have also been trying to trace Reddick P. Stevens/Stephens b. 1806 SC. He followed a similar path of my Dew Stephens with the exception of Alabama, and both appear on the Ashley Co., Ark. census of 1860. Reddick P. Stephens time line: 1830 Green Co., GA. > 1840 Carroll Co., MS.> Attala Co., MS. >1860 Ashley Co., AR Dew Stephens time line: 1830 Montgomery Co., AL.>1840 Lowndes Co., AL.> 1850 Rankin Co., AL.>1860 Ashley Co., AR. Note* Dew Stephens married Jane/Jincey HARDY in Montgomery Co., AL. The Hardy family is from Edgefield Co., SC. and were also in Montgomery & Lowndes Co., AL. which could be the difference. I do not know where Reddick P. Stephens wife, Trecie WADE is from other than SC as is also Reddick P. Stephens himself. So if anyone knows anything about Reddick P. Stephens that could help, I'd really appreciate it. Maybe one day I will tie these Stephens together. Phyllis plsk3649@swtexas.net
Hi I'm looking for more information on parents and siblings of my direct ancestor Rhoda Stephens who married John Early in VA. Rhoda was born 1794 in Wythe Co. VA and died in 1884 in Carroll Co VA; father may have been a Lawrence Stephens. Thanks in advance! Debbie Wood --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!
Is anyone researching Francis STEPHENS/STEVENS in Menheniot, Cornwall, England, who married Elizabeth SCAWNE in 1601 and left a will dated 1624? He had a daughter Jane born 26 Sep 1602, and I would really appreciate any info you might have on ANY of these people!! Thanks.
Other Stephens/ Stevens in Montgomery County Alabama in time frame of 1830 are : 1. John Stephens marr: To Martha Brantley 1825 2. John Stephens marr: To Priscilla Hearn 1828 3. John P. Stephens Marr: to Serena Hagerty 1828 4. Moses Stephens marr: to Mary McCall 1825 5. James Stevens marr: to belinda Stevens 1832 6. Dew/Due Stephens marr: to Jincey/Jane Hardy 1827 Thanks Phyllis plsk3649@swtexas.net
Hi list, Looking for Information on these STEPHENS/STEVENS. Both spellings were used on different documents. I am fairly certain (but have not yet been able to confirm it yet) that Dew STEPHENS came with his family from Edgefield Co., SC., to possibly Green or Franklinn Co., GA. to Montgomery Co., Alabama, as Dew/Due STEPHENS does appear on 1830 Montgomery Co., AL. census , 1840 Lowndes Co., AL. census, 1850 Rankin Co., MS. census, and 1860 Ashley Co., AR. census. from Ashley Co., AR. they seem to have spread out and I have lost them from there except for Duncan/Dew STEPHENS Jr. James and John STEPHENS may have fought in the CW as I have not been able to positively identify them on 1870 census. Any Help appreciated. Dew STEPHENS (Dew may stand for Drury-Duncan) b 1802-08 SC/GA marr: Jincey/Jane HARDY 1827 Montgomery Co., Alabama. She was born abt. 1813 SC. 1. Mary STEPHENS b. 1832 Montgomery Co., AL. marr: George JONES in ARK. ( moved to LA.Union Parish, LA.) 2. Parlina STEPHENS b. 1835 Montgomery/Lowndes Co., AL. ( moved to LA.Union Parish, LA.) 3. James STEPHENS b. 1837 Montgomery/Lowndes Co., AL 4. Susan STEPHENS b. 1838 Montgomery/Lowndes Co., AL ( moved to LA.Union Parish, LA. and on to Henderson Co., TX.) marr: _________ WATSON 5. John STEPHENS b. 1840 Lowndes Co., AL. 6. Francis STEPHENS b. 1843 Lowndes Co., AL. 7. Jesse STEPHENS b. 1847 Lowndes Co., AL. 8. Dew/Drury(Duncan) STEPHENS b. 1847 Rankin Co., MS. marr: Melissa GARNER in Union Co., AR. 1865 9. Joshua STEPHENS b. 1848 Rankin Co., MS ( moved to Union Co., LA.) 10. Corbelia/Delia STEPHENS b. 1849 Rankin Co., MS 11. Narcissus STEPHENS b. 1853 Rankin Co., MS Thanks Phyllis plsk3649@swtexas.net
Requesting help from list members familiar with the STEPHENS / STEVENS lines which include males with the given name "Barnabus". Could you please take a few minutes to review our John STEPHENS / STEVENS family info below, including son 'Barnabus' , to see if there might be a connection to your research? Does anyone recognize the following family from the info we have compiled? Would appreciate any help or suggestions for tracing our John/Barnabus....back to John's parents in VA... or OH... or NC. Info for John and Mary (my 3x gr-grandparents) comes from the 1880 US Census, info on their children comes from other census records, various online databases and the kind assistance of other Rootsweb list members. I realize that there is still much researching and documenting to do (esp. with the spelling back and forth between STEVENS and STEPHENS).. but I just can't help thinking that the name 'Barnabus' is significant and could lead us back another generation or two... Here's what we have... note Barnabus is 6th child listed below... given names of other children might also provide clues.. John STEVENS or STEPHENS born est. 1803 in VA (age listed as 77 in 1880 US Census); father born NC, mother born VA; living in Sidney, Fremont Co, Iowa in 1880 married Mary (maiden name believed to be Bierley or Byerly or Briley) between 1820-1830 - Mary born est. 1810 - in Ohio, both parents born NC Children listed below -- include Barnabus Bennett, b. 7 July 1849 (1) Mahala STEVENS, born about 1831 in Indiana, married (1) William BIERLEY, February 27, 1851 in Tipton County Indiana and (2) Andrew Jackson McCULLOCH or McCOLLOCH on November 1, 1856 in Union County Iowa; McCulloch b. est. 1819 in VA (2) Lottie [Charlotte] STEVENS, born about 1833 in Indiana; married Henry MOORES on Dec. 23, 1859 - Union County, IA (3) John STEVENS, born 8 Oct 1839 in Indiana, married to Harriet Salina BUNNELL, born. est. 1843 (4) Milroy STEPHENS/STEVENS, born ca. 1842 (marriage info unknown - may have fought in Civil War) (5) George W. STEVENS, born August 27, 1844, age 36 in 1880 census, died May 20, 1929; married November 19, l865 to Mrs. Nancy (Nan) J. FLETCHER MORTON (6) Barnabus Bennett STEVENS, born 7 July 1849 in Indiana; married on Aug. 12, 1874 in Fremont Co., IA, to Mrs. Emeline Melissa (Rose) FLETCHER, the divorced 3rd wife of Nancy Fletcher Morton's father (Note: appears as 'Barneybass' on marriage record!) (7) Sarah Elizabeth STEVENS/STEPHENS, born 1853-54, who married Peter KRYGER February 8, 1873 (8) Andrew J. STEPHENS/STEVENS, born 1857 in Iowa. (marriage info unknown) In the 1880 Census, Andrew STEVNS [sic], age 23, born in IA, farm laborer, (father born VA, mother born OH) is listed as living with Mahala and her husband McColloch (likely his sister?) (9) Laura F. STEPHENS/STEVENS, born 1859, who married James MASON on Nov. 16, 1877 - Fremont County, IA With thanks in advance for any assistance you are able to provide, Kaye Steward
I would like to thank Nancy, Patsy and Ann for their help in locating information on my aunt's family. I was fortunate to connect with Ann, who is also an Allen descendant in my aunt's family. She was able to provide the info my uncle needs for my aunt's obit. I'd also like to thank those who sent helpful suggestions on locating my aunt's family in Texas. Rootswebbers are the greatest!! Shirley Maples :)
We are looking for the family of Alice Ella Lane and Oscar Wendall Stephens. What we know is that Alice was the daughter of Ora C Lane and Belle Updike, and the ggrandaughter of Henry Lawrence Lane and Lillian Howell. She was born in Littleton, Arapahoe Co., Colo in 1910. What we have found on another persons website is that she may have died in 1950 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co. Colo. It has her husband listed as Oscar Wendall Stephens, b. 23 Oct 1902 in Corning, Kansas and 2 living children. If anyone has any knowledge of this family please contact me. Thank you for any help. Beverly
I am seeking informaton on Marellis (sp?) R. "Rigg" STEPHENS and his wife Maggie Mae ALLEN who had a daughter born 1918 in Palestine, Anderson Co., Texas: Lida Mae Ruth Stephens. She is my aunt. She is dying and I am seeking her family information for my uncle to include in the obituary. Lida Mae Ruth Stephens married my uncle, James Franklin Maples Jr., 1941 in Rockwall, Texas. If you have any information on these folks or even suggestions, please contact me. I have checked Ancestry.com, the LDS family search sight and Rootsweb lists and websites. THANKS, Shirley Maples maples1@hctc.com