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!1)He was a twin with his brother James S. Stevenson.

William married Alice Connelly on 29 Jul 1921. Alice was born about 1899 in Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!1)Also known as J. Frank Stevenson 2)Death date from PLT Archives, Vol TV15, IM3, p. 51. 3)Obituary, PLT Archives Vol TV15 IM4, p. 69. " James Frank Stevenson, 83, a retired farmer, died late Monday at the home of his sons, William and James, at Demont's Bridge colony after a brief illness. He was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Tyre. He was born in Tyre and was a life resident of this area. Besides his two sons, he leaves three grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two cousins."

James married Jessie Sutterby on 25 Mar 1891 in of Tyre, Seneca, NY. Jessie was born about 1874 in of Tyre, Seneca, NY; died in of Tyre, Seneca, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!1)Chas Quick confirms marriage date(from family bible records) per American Reveille, 21 Jul 1860, which states, "James F. Stevenson, of Tyre, married Emily Theora Worden of Seneca Falls, NY, 12 Jul 1860." 2)per PLT ARCHIVES, V15, "Births" sheet confirms his birth date, place, his name is James F. Stevenson. 3)Seneca Co Directory, 1894/5, lists "James F. and wife Theora Worden; farmer 150 acres; 7 horses," etc. PLT ARCHIVES, V17. 4)Residence, of Waterloo, per Perry Tripp notes, PLT ARCHIVES, V17. 5)PLT Archives, Vol TV15, IM3, p. 35. states, "James F. Stevenson and Theora Worden were married 12 Jul 1860". 6)PLT Archives, Vol TV15, IM3, p. 41 states death date, 22 Oct 1865, aged 61 years. 7)He ran on the Democratic ticket for the county of Seneca, NY as a member of the Assembly. "Mr. Stevenson is a farmer by occupation and a highly esteemed citizen of his town. He is a Democrat of sterling worth and of undeviating party fidelity. There is never any question or doubt where he stands on all issues affecting the common good, in nation, State or county. A man of quiet ways and of good repute, he is well qualified for member of Assembly, and would represent the county at Albany with intelligence, with honesty of purpose and with devotion to the best interests of the state and county." See: PLT Archives Vol TV15 IM4, p. 79, 81. 8)Obituary in PLT Archives, Vol TV15 IM4, p. 69 states, "The death of this well known and highly esteemed citizen of Tyre occurred at his home Tuesday afternoon, and was the result of an accident which befell him on the 9th inst. (Note: 22 Oct 1895 was a Tuesday. 9 Oct 1895 was a Wednesday. RG Tripp) While engaged on that day in picking apples, he fell from a lladder, breaking his back just below the shoulder blades. The fracture was reduced, but he was paralyzed below the injury, and did not recover from its effects although receiving the best medical attention. His condition gradually grew worse and the worst fears of physicians and family were fully realized. ... His age was 61 years and he leaves surviving him his wife and one son." A second obituary states, "On Wednesday of last week James F. Stevenson of Tyre met with a terrible accicident, the result of which is still in doubt. While engaged in picking apples from a tree, the ladder of which he was standing turned, precipitating him to the ground, a distance of only six or eight feet. He fell heavily, breaking his back a at the lower point of the shoulder blades, and rendering it impossible for him to move. He was taken to his home and medical aid promptly summoned. Everything was done for his relief, and the following day Dr. Lester was called and the fracture reduced, but the paralysis of the body below the injury continues, and the injured man is in an absolutley helpless condition. It is a matter of surprise that he should have been injured so seriously from falling so short a distance, but beinng a large man, he doubtless fell with great force. His physicians entertain the hope that the separated parts may ultimately unite, and that there is a strong probability of his recovery. His friends are hopeful and all who know him sympathizze with him in his misfortune. He is one of the most substantial citizens of Tyre and stands high in the estimation of his neighbors and friends. (It appears from these two accounts that he must have fallen on Wednesday, October 9, 1895, did not recover from the fall, and subsequently died on Tuesday, October 22, 1895. RG Tripp) 9)He was a brother of Supervisor Stevenson (William A. Stevenson, born 25 Nov 1831) who was supervisor in 1890-92.

Francis married Emily Theora Worden on 12 Jul 1860 in Tyre, Seneca, New York. Emily was born on 04 Mar 1840 in Highland, Ulster County, New York; died on 02 Jan 1926 in Tyre, Seneca, New York, USA; was buried on 04 Jan 1926 in Maple Grove Cem., Waterloo, Seneca County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!1)She was a member of the Tyre Reformed Church. She came to Seneca Falls with her parents in 1860 in a prairie schooner hauled by a team of oxen. She lived for 65 years in Seneca Falls. 2)She died at the home of her son, J. Frank Stevenson in Tyre, six miles north of Seneca Falls, NY. The funeral was held at the home of her son at 2:00 pm on Monday afternoon. She was born in Highland-on-the-Hudson. 3)PLT Archives, Vol TV15 IM4, p. 53, a letter to Frank from Nellie Barrett, writteen in 1953 states, "I have been looking over my phots and among them I found this one of your mother - two of the twins. I know they would be destroyed after my passing, so am sending them on to you. The twins and their children I know will like to have them. I see you mothers was taken in "1905", the year I was married. How well I remember the babies in "97", when I was a kid of 13 years. I ahve been having a spell of low blood pressure, better now, so thankful to be here so some one can care for me. Wesley Armitages wife died 74 this last week. Wesley will be 76 in Sept. I'll be 69 in Oct. looks like the time is getting shorter for us all Hope you keep well. Nellie Barrett" Written from Johnson Home, Sun, P.M. (Johnson Home, Sunday evening.)