This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sbhuffer Surnames: Stphens,Stevens, Bacome/Beckum, Wise, Watt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/4141.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In a book titled "Hans Conrad Staffen Ancestors" compiled By Nelson Ted Smith and Numerous Others (self printed, I believe), a Henry Stephens, b. Apr 08, 1734, Frederick Co., VA, d. Nov 1767, same, m. Elizabeth 1755, same. Parents shown as Hans Peter Steffen, b. Mar 03, 1686/87 in Steinsfurt, Germany, d. Dec 06, 1757 in Frederick Co., VA; m. Maria Christina Rittenhouse (b. 1695 in Germantown, Philadelphia Co., PA. d. 1758 in Frederick Co., VA) Nov 17, 1712 Philadelhpia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Henry was the 6th of 7 children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.