I also was fortunate to inherit two family bibles dating from the mid1850s, as well as photograph albums that cover 100 or so years of family history. We hope you will participate on the farah forums, it is a great place to find or post information on farah genealogy and is completely free to participate. Early history of the stephenson family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our stephenson research. The genealogy and history of the ingalls family in america leave a comment america, free archives, massachusetts 8 minutes of reading edmund ingalls, son of robert, was born about 1598 in skirbeck, lincolnshire, england. The complete idiots guide to writing your familyhistory is a fun.
We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on farah history, farah ancestory, and. The book gives you advice on not only finding those longlost aunts and uncles. Excerpt from the stephenson family it is not necessary that such a statement should be printed, but written in order to preserve the chirography of the writer. This alphabetical list by surname will be helpful in. In the footprints of the pioneers of stephenson county, illinois, a genealogical record. Other family surnames mentioned within a biography are not included in these lists of surnames. This was about 55% of all the recorded stephensons in canada. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the mcstephenson surname. Scgs august meeting at the freeport family history center. A family of pilgrims by john stephenson chapter one part two. Thursday, august 2nd freeport family history center 6pm scgs business meeting 6. Family tree of the stephenson family history web site on myheritage.
Familyharts midatlantic roots network copyright 19962016. The most stevenson families were found in the usa in 1880. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coatofarms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations. Our collection of lds family history products will help make your genealogy projects much easier. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Stephenson stephenson free family tree, genealogy, family. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the stephenson family surname. In 1840 there were 160 stevenson families living in pennsylvania.
On sunday, the final day of the family reunion, the stevenson clan will go to church and then to a large family brunch before heading back to their homes in different parts of the united states. The genealogy of the beans family of bucks county, pennsylvania. The collection has over 4,500 volumes of books, plus materials on microfilm. A genealogy of the lake family leave a comment free archives, genealogy 2 minutes of reading a genealogy of the lake family of great egg harbour in old gloucester county in new jersey. Trusted information source for millions of people worldwide. This site is dedicated to the genealogy, history and culture of the midatlantic region of the united states. In 1939, general labourer and unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the uk named stevenson. They were a respectable couple, careful and hardworking.
The stevenson family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Ontario had the highest population of stephenson families in. Tm the familyhart online database tm is all about discovering ancestors and their descendants. Stevensonstephenson family bible records, received 91698, from david and janet carlock alexander stevenson may have been from york, abbeville, or pendleton cos. The stephenson family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Stephenson family mysteries buffalo, ny managed by michael maranda. He married ann curlett in 1720 in antrim in ireland. Stephenson county residents in the 1880 census of patients at the illinois northern hospital for the insane. It was a popular name in the early middle ages, having been borne by the first christian martyr. Stephenson life expectancy what is the average stephenson lifespan.
A history and genealogical record of the stevenson family, from 1748 to 1926 by stevenson, william francis, 18611942. The average life expectancy for stephenson in 1941 was 48, and 74. The database contains over 1,000,000 linked names online, mostly of pennsylvania dutch extraction from pennsylvania and maryland, though it contains a large amound of entries from every u. He immigrated in 1628 to salem, massachusetts and with his brother, francis, founded lynn, massachusetts in 1629. Youve only scratched the surface of stephenson family history. A genealogy of the lake family of great egg harbour in old gloucester county in new jersey. This alphabetical list by surname will be helpful in finding the histories you are interested in buying. This was about 20% of all the recorded stevensons in the usa. In 1911 there were 904 stephenson families living in ontario. The complete idiots guide to writing your family history. Stephenson county illinois genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails history group. Washington attracted to effie stephenson 14 apr 2020. Check out house of names to investigate the origins of the stephenson surname or get a copy of the stephenson family crest a great gift idea.
The genealogy and history of the ingalls family in america. As a child his family moved to ireland probably as a result of the severe famine in scotland. Select stevensonstephenson surname genealogy it could be stevenson, it could be stephenson being son of steven and son of stephen, a personal name from the greek stephanos meaning crown. Stevenson family history ancestry genealogy, family. Stephenson county residents in the genealogy trails history. Stevenson family history began in huntingdonshire and northumberland, england, where the stevensonstephenson family held a feudal manor. The biographical and genealogical records of the fite families in. Select stevenson stephenson surname genealogy it could be stevenson, it could be stephenson being son of steven and son of stephen, a personal name from the greek stephanos meaning crown.
Many isolate groups still resist the idea of africanamerican ancestry. James stephenson new book by betty meischen november 07, 2002 at 02. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. Randolph, robertson, shepherd, stephens elizabeth mitchell stephenson fite on. Another 209 words 15 lines of text covering the years 88, 1454, 1477, 1505, 1479, 1548, 1580, 1594, 1455, 1455, 1781, 1848 and are included under the topic early stephenson history in all our pdf extended history products and printed. Stephenson county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch. Lds family history books, family history file holders. The biographical and genealogical records of the fite families in the united states. Between 1941 and 2004, in the united states, stephenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. Here is a list of several family histories that we have published that we can print copies for you on demand. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames. The book is the first one of a planned series pertaining to the history of many of the pioneer families of austin county. Family tree memory keeper helps you keep track of basic genealogy information and special family memories, including traditions, heirloom histories, family records, newsworthy moments, family migrations and immigrations, old recipes, important dates, and much more.
Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. This was an unskilled job for which he was paid labourers rate. Stephenson is an englishscottish patronymic name, indicating son of stephen. In tracing my family history i have been the fortunate recipient of a lot of partial family genealogies and snippets of information that have come my way from many helpful family members.
Edmund ingalls, son of robert, was born about 1598 in skirbeck, lincolnshire, england. In 1840 there were 97 stephenson families living in ohio. By our definition this region is made up of the states of pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware, maryland, virginia, west virginia, north carolina and the district of columbia. Stephenson family history ancestry genealogy, family. Josiah clingman had visited the vicinity and picked out a claim in 1836, and then brought his family in 1837. For some time after their marriage, robert resided with his wife at walbottle, a village between wylam and newcastle, where he was employed as a labourer at the colliery. Stephenson stephenson historical records and family. Guide to stephenson county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records. John stephenson 17241773 bullocks creek,york county,south carolina 17621773 2 photos, managed by tommy stephenson. Van valzah, the pioneer of that long train of immigrants from pennsylvania, built a cabin and bought the claim to the mill site. Robert stephenson worked as fireman on a steam engine driving a waterpump at a colliery at wylam, a small village on the north bank of the tyne near newcastle.
This was a popular name throughout christendom in the middle ages, having been borne by the first christian martyr, stoned to death at jerusalem three years after the death of christ. A history and genealogical record of the stevenson family database online. Daily hours of the frances woodhouse local history room for history and genealogy research below. A history and genealogical record of the stevenson family.
Familysearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Stephenson family trees, crests, genealogy, dna, more. Freeport and stephenson county, as well as for those researching family history. John stephenson 1 york county,south carolina 1762 managed by tommy stephenson.
Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Henry stephenson was born in 1698 in oxnam in roxburghshire. Local history and genealogy freeport public library. Lynda rutledge stephenson is a professional writer who has collaborated on more than 14.
Yet, if the genealogy of these families is to be studied with any hope of success, descendants who identify themselves with indians must be willing to consider frankly the possibility of both white and africanamerican components. Stevenson stephenson family bible records, received 91698, from david and janet carlock alexander stevenson may have been from york, abbeville, or pendleton cos. Stevenson is an english and scottish patronymic name, meaning son of steven. Catherine mccoll campbell was born near bayfield, huron county, ontario, on th march 1880, third of six children of archibald malcolm campbell and rachel anna duncan daughter of the reverend james duncan and ann jobson copy of. Simply start with yourself and well do the searching for you. This was about 55% of all the recorded stephenson s in canada.
We have collected some of the best resources from across the web to do research on farah history, farah ancestory, and farah family connections. The mcstephenson genealogy and family tree page welcome to the mcstephenson family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Family tree stephenson family history web site myheritage. Usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 stephenson county 365 stephenson county records by type.
The senior resource center and the stephenson county genealogical society are pleased to announce the monthly genealogy group, held the first thursday of each month except for holidays from 1. Leave a comment america, free archives, massachusetts 8 minutes of reading. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about stephenson stephenson on myheritage, the worlds family history network. The most stephenson families were found in the uk in 1891. Nov 06, 2018 robert stephenson was known as old bob. Whether youre planning on saving your genealogy for your grandchildren. The stephenson county genealogical society, based in freeport, illinois, welcomes both stephenson county residents and researchers from around the globe with ties to stephenson county to access information, learn about stephenson county genealogy and request assistance in your family history journey. The stephenson genealogy and family tree page welcome to the stephenson family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Familyharts midatlantic roots network copyright 1996. The stephenson county genealogical society welcomes residents and. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books.
Discover the meaning of the stephenson name on ancestry. From the editors of family tree magazine, this workbook makes it easy to record and organize your family history. It was a popular name in the early middle ages, having been borne by. The stephenson county genealogical society welcomes residents and researchers from around the globe with ties to stephenson county, illinois, usa to access information and request assistance in your family history journey.
Stephenson family history began in huntingdonshire and northumberland, england, where they held a feudal manor. Over the years the stevensons have compiled a directory of the entire clan and developed a tape library of family history. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the stephenson surname. The paper might be pasted in this history, or placed in the family bible with the family records. The handy book to english genealogy, revised fourth edition edition 3.
We have pedigree charts, family history starter kits, temple work essentials, and more. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. In the footprints of the pioneers of stephenson county. Life sketches of harris archibald stephenson, sophronia ann bennett and their. Dec 05, 2017 excerpt from the stephenson family it is not necessary that such a statement should be printed, but written in order to preserve the chirography of the writer. Stephenson county residents in the genealogy trails. Genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails history group. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other deathrelated collections. Ada filius stephani was burgess of elgin in 1286 rem.
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