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Arthur Stevenson
22 Apr 1845 – 2 Feb 1927
| Birth | 22 Apr 1845 |
| Death | 2 Feb 1927 |
| Cemetery | Otterbein Cemetery Birds , Lawrence County , Illinois , USA |
| Added by | Explorer on 07 Jun 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102697674 |
Bio
Age 81y 9m 11d Married first, Elizabeth (Johnson) Hull, on May 3,1865 in Allen County, Indiana. They had at least 5 children. (Her first marriage was to a Martin Hull.) Married 2nd wife, Rebecca Emma (Polk) Adney, Nov.22,1878 Crawford Co., IL. Marriage register states Groom's parents are Frederick Stevenson and Harriett Bird. Bride's parents are Hugh Polk and Jereter Field. This grave seems to be unmarked as of 1976, [not found in Black's Cemeteries of Lawrence Co., IL], although there was once a plate with "at rest". Death date and internment location come from register of his funeral. ∼ Lawrence County News IL Wed, 9 Feb 1927 Pg 3 "OBITUARY Arthur Stevenson was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, April 22nd, 1845; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagonseller, in Birds, February 2, 1927; age 81 years 9 months and 10 days. He came to Illinois when about 18 years of age, two years later he returned to Ohio, and on April 22, 1865 he was married to Elizabeth Johnson and returned to Illinois with his bride to make their home. To this union were born five children, namely Alice, Frank, Sarah, George, and Katherine. With the exception of Frank, all preceded him in death. His first wife having died, he was again married November 22, 1878, to Rebecca Adney, and to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagonseller of Birds. In the year 1884, during a revival meeting conducted by Rev. Fleener at Otterbein Chapel, he was converted, joining the United Brethren church, later he moved near Canaan Primitive Baptist church to which place his membership was transferred and remained at the time of his death. Uncle Art, as he was known among all his friends, remained faithful and loyal to the cause that he had espoused, which was backed by a life of fruitfulness. He was broadminded and enjoyed the fellowship of all God's people regardless of denomination or faith. He was a citizen who always stood four-square for truth and honesty and as a father, he was affectionate and kind, always having the welfare of his family at heart. For the past ten years he has been failing in health, and during the last three years he with his companion have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagonseller of Birds. On January 19th he fell in the home, breaking his hip, and from that time no hopes were entertained for his recovery. He was conscious until shortly before his death, and assured those at his bedside that he was ready for the Master's call. He leaves to mourn one brother, Chris Stevenson, of Russellville, one son, Frank Stevenson, and one daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagonseller, both of Birds, 10 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the U. B. church in Birds conducted by Rev L. B. Johnson, assisted by Rev R. G. Mumak; interment at Otterbein Chapel."
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Family
Parents
Spouse
Siblings
- Hannah Stevenson Johnson 1840–1918
- John Stevenson 1843–1902
- Catherine Stevenson Rich 1849–1872
- George Washington Stevenson 1851–1925
- Christopher C. Stevenson 1854–1932
- Elliott Ellsworth "El" Stevenson 1855–1908
- Fredrick Newton Stevenson 1859–1926
Children
- Mary Alice Stevenson Wesner 1866–1912 FaG
- Franklin "Frank" Stevenson 1868–1967 FaG
- Sarah Stevenson 1870–? FaG
- George Washington Stevenson 1873–1918 FaG
- Catharine Stevenson Colvin 1877–1902 FaG
- Ida V Stevenson Wagonseller Peters 1882–1954 FaG
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