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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.
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Tripp Families of North America
1834 - 1895 (61 years)