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Caswell County Genealogy
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| Name |
Stephens, William Henry |
| Birth |
1841 |
Rockingham County, North Carolina  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
11205 |
| Person ID |
I10999 |
Caswell County |
| Last Modified |
16 Apr 2024 |
| Father |
Stephens, Absalom, b. 1811 d. 1852 (Age 41 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Johnson, Letitia, b. Abt 1817, North Carolina d. 30 Jun 1869, Caswell County, North Carolina (Age ~ 52 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
18 Dec 1833 |
Guilford County, North Carolina |
| Reference Number |
82160 |
| Notes |
- North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Groom: Absalom Stephens
Bride: Letitia Johnson
Bond Date: 18 Dec 1833
Bond #: 000059978
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 004195
County: Guilford
Record #: 03 424
Bondsman: Peter Brim
North Carolina Marriage Records
Name: Absolom Stephens
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 18 Dec 1833
Marriage Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Spouse: Letitia Johnson
Spouse Gender: Female
Event Type: Marriage
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| Family ID |
F5587 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Captain Ball on the Stephens Murder, Daily Record (Greensboro, North Carolina), 2 and 3 February 1911.
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The State Against F. A. Wiley
The Weekly Standard (Raleigh, North Carolina)
31 August 1870 (Pages 1-2)
W. H. Stephens, brother of the deceased [John Walter Stephens], was then called on the part of the State and examined. Lived at his brother's. He left home on the 21st of May about 9 o'clock in the morning, and stayed about the Courthouse till the Democratic meeting took a recess. Went home to cook dinner. There met his brother, who ate and left for the town about 20 minutes before he did. The meeting reassembled at 2 o'clock. Brother had 3 pistols usually. Saw him take them out of the wardrobe that morning, and place a ten-shooter in the breast pocket of his coat and two derringers, one in each breeches pocket.
Went to Court room himself. Saw his brother there taking notes of Mr. Hodnett's speech, which was personal to him (Stephens).* Hodnett said that his brother was a spy there to report proceedings to Gov. Holden to repeat to Gen. Grant. There was some excitement. Several men overlooked Mr. Stephens during this speech. Mr. Kerr was near, and so were John G. Lea, Thos. Hubbard and others. A little before 4 o'clock. when Hon. B. Brown was speaking, saw Mr. Wiley move across the aisle, touch his brother, as he thought, and say "let's go down stairs,"or some remark to that effect. Was twelve feet away. Brother was sitting down low on the end of a bench. Fifteen or twenty minutes afterwards I left and went towards Harrelson's store. Went to Mr. Groom's brother-in law to deceased, and remained there till five in the evening. Went home. Found Mrs. Stephens alarmed for the absence of her husband. Went up town and inquired for him. Went to Mr. Groom's again and called out my younger brother.
Both returned and walked to rear of Courthouse, when they advised with Mr. Neal, who said it was better to make no alarm. Sent for Cooke, a colored Magistrate, who went with younger brother to Dr. Roan's for the keys. Got such as could be found. Searched the Court room, the Grand Jury and Commissioner's room. The clerk and Master's room was closed. Dr. Roan sent to Mr. Norfleet's for the key, but it could not be found. Went outside and procured a candle. Dr. Roan ordered a box to be set under the east windows. Mr. Groom looked in and saw nothing. There was not suggestion as to opening the windows. They hoisted by pulleys and no stick was seen on the top to confine them. Crowd had collected in front. A squad was there, one on the East, one of the West, and another in the rear, where witness remained, with brother and Hemphill.
Saw Jo Fowler and Hubbard setting on the top of a bench in the rear of the bar, and they went down a few minutes after the deceased and Mr. Wiley went down stairs. No moon rose till after two that night, it was star light, with a slight air stirring. There are doors at each side on the steps going up stairs, and the left door is usually open. Mr. Norfleet keeps the keys.
When search was made the body could not have been seen plainly from the Southeast window, owing to its position and to the chimney. The cane was first seen next morning. Then at the East window the body was discovered by George Bowe, who said "here he is, dead as a hammer." His hat was found between the body and the wall, near the floor. The wood-pile, where the body lay was hollowed out, and was about 3 feet long and 3 feet high. The deceased lived about a quarter mile from the Court house. Mrs Stephens is a sister of Mr. Groom.
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US Civil War Soldiers
Name: William Henry Stephens
Residence: Camp Ruffin, Virginia
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 7 Jul 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Camp Ruffin, Virginia
State Served: North Carolina
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, North Carolina 13th Infantry Regiment on 07 Jul 1861.Promoted to Full Corporal on 10 Aug 1862.Promoted to Full Priv on 10 Jan 1863.Mustered out on 09 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Birth Date: abt 1843
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A RosterSouthern Historical Society Papers: Appomattox Paroles ANV
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The 1870 Caswell County, North Carolina, census was enumerated 30 July 1870. His brother, John Walter Stephens, had been murdered in Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina, on 21 May 1870.
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: William Stephens
Birth Year: abt 1840
Age in 1870: 30
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Yanceyville, Caswell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Yanceyville
Household Members: Name Age
Martha Stephens 36
Mannie Stephens 12
Ella Stephens 3
William Stephens 30
Letitia Stephens 22
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- Details: 1870 US Federal Census.
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