George
Stevens
Born about in Union Corner, Hants County, Nova Scotia
Ancestors 
Son of Martin Stevens
and Rebecca (O'Brien) Stevens
Brother of
Catherine Stevens, Belinda (Stevens) Harvey, Matilda (Stevens) Bamford, Harriet Stevens and James Stevens
Husband of
Alice Bridget (Redden) Stevens
— married
7 Jan 1885 in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia
Descendants 
Father of
John Redden Stevens, Martha Rebecca (Stevens) Reynolds, Frances Hawes (Stevens) Whitney, Gladys Mary Stevens, Alice Pearl (Stevens) Lawrence, Eleanor Blanch Stevens and Homer Bliss Stevens
Died
at about age 79
in Newport Corner, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Profile last modified
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Contents |
Biography
George was born about 1860, the son of Martin Stevens[1][2] and Rebecca O'Brien. Their family lived in Noel, Hants County, Nova Scotia; his father was a carpenter.[3] In 1881, their family was living in Scotch Village, Hants, Nova Scotia; George and his father were both farming.[4]
George (age 24) married Alice Redden (age 23) on 7 January 1885 in Newport, West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia.[1][5] Their children were:
- John Redden Stevens, born about 1885
- Martha Rebecca Stevens, born about 1887[6]
- Frances "Fanny" Hawes (Stevens, born about 1890[7]
- Gladys Mary Stevens, born about 1893
- Alice Pearl Stevens, born about 1896[8]
- Eleanor Blanch Stevens (1899-1910)[9]
- Homer Bliss Stevens, born about 1900.[10]
They continued to live and farm in Scotch Village near his parents and Alice's mother and step-father.[11][12] In 1911, they were living and farming in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia.[13] By 1921, they were living and farming in Scotch Village near daughter, Martha and her family.[14][15]
George died (age 79) on 8 November 1939 in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia.[2][16]
Census Records
- Census of Canada, 1871
- Noel, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Birthplace, Occupation
- Martin Stevens, 40, Nova Scotia, Carpenter
- Rebecca Stevens, 37, Nova Scotia
- George Stevens, 10, Nova Scotia
- Cassie Stevens, 9, Nova Scotia
- Balinda Stevens, 7, Nova Scotia
- Matilda Stevens, 2, Nova Scotia [Age 5]
- Harriet Stevens, 5, Nova Scotia [Age 2]
- James Stevens, 1, Nova Scotia[3]
- Census of Canada, 1881
- Scotch Village, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Birthplace, Occupation
- Martin Stevens, 51, Nova Scotia, Farmer
- Rebecca Stevens, 47, Nova Scotia
- George Stevens, 20, Nova Scotia, Farmer
- Catherine Stevens, 19, Nova Scotia, Teacher
- Melinda Stevens, 17, Nova Scotia
- Matilda Stevens, 15, Nova Scotia
- Hattie Stevens, 13, Nova Scotia
- James Stevens, 11, Nova Scotia[4]
- Census of Canada, 1891
- Scotch Village, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Relationship, Birthplace, Occupation
- George Stevens, 30, -- (Head), Nova Scotia, Farmer
- Alice B Stevens, 28, W (Wife), Nova Scotia
- John R Stevens, 5, S (Son), Nova Scotia
- Martha R Stevens, 4, D Daughter, Nova Scotia
- Frances Stevens, 1, D Daughter, Nova Scotia
- Note: Martin and Rebecca Stevens are on the same page (parents of George) and Martin and Mary Vaughan (Alice's step-father and mother).[11]
- Census of Canada, 1901
- Scotch Village, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Birth Date, Birthplace, Relationship, Occupation
- George Stevens, 40, 1860-10-13, Nova Scotia, Head, Farmer
- Alice B Stevens, 39, 1861-09-01, Nova Scotia, Wife
- John R Stevens, 15, 1885-08-24, Nova Scotia, Son
- Martha R Stevens, 14, 1887-03-03, Nova Scotia, Daught
- Fanny H Stevens, 11, 1890-02-12, Nova Scotia, Daught
- Gladys Stevens, 7, 1893-05-17, Nova Scotia, Daught
- Pearl Stevens, 5, 1896-04-01, Nova Scotia, Daught
- Eleanor Stevens, 3, 1897-12-08, Nova Scotia, Daught
- Homer B Stevens, 2, 1899-04-18, Nova Scotia, Son
- Note: Martin and Rebecca Stevens are on the same page (parents of George).[12]
- Census of Canada, 1911
- Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Birth Month/Year, Birthplace, Relationship, Occupation
- George Stevens, 50, October 1860, Nova Scotia, Head, Farmer
- Alice Stevens, 49, September 1861, Nova Scotia, Wife
- Fanny Stevens, 21, February 1890, Nova Scotia, Daughter, Nurse
- Gladys Stevens, 18, May 1893, Nova Scotia, Daughter
- Profe Stevens, 15, August 1896, Nova Scotia, Daughter
- Bless Stevens, 12, April 1899, Nova Scotia, Son[13]
- Census of Canada, 1921
- Scotch Village, Hants, Nova Scotia
- Image PDF
- Household: Name, Age, Relationship, Birthplace, Occupation
- George Stevens, 60, Head, Nova Scotia, Farmer
- Alice Stevens, 59, Wife, Nova Scotia, Housekeeper
- Gladys Stevens, 28, Daughter, Nova Scotia, Housekeeper
- Bless Stevens, 22, Son, Nova Scotia, Labourer
- Note: Daughter, Martha and her family are on the same page.[14]
- Census of Canada, 1931
- Scotch Village, Nova Scotia
- Household: Name, Gender, Age, Relationship, Marital Status, Birthplace, Year of Immigration, Occupation
- George Stevens M, 70, Head, Married, Nova Scotia, Farmer
- Alice B Stevens F, 69, Married, Nova Scotia, Homemaker
- Gladys M Stevens F, 38, Daughter, Single, Nova Scotia, Helper
- Agnes G Stevens F, 13, Granddaughter, Single, Nova Scotia, Student
- Note: Daughter, Martha and her family are on the same page.[15]
Research Notes
- Parents:
- Marriage record: Martin Stevens and Rebecca
- Death certificate: Martin Stevens & Mary Jane O Brien.
- Mother's name, Rebecca O'Brien, based on his parents' marriage record and records for his brother, James.
- Names and birth year estimates for children based on census records until other sources found.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marriage: "Nova Scotia Marriage Registrations," online database with images. Entry for Alice B. Redden and George Stevens; 7 Jan 1885, Newport, Hants County; Registration Year: 1885 - Book: 1823 - Page: 178 - Number: 3, Groom's parents: Martin Stevens and Rebecca, bride's mother: Mary. Marriage certificate Nova Scotia Archives: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics (https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/ : accessed November 25, 2018).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Death: "Nova Scotia Death Registrations," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; 8 Nov 1939, Newport, Hants County, Registration Year: 1939 - Book: 179 - Page: 459; Birth: 1860, Nova Scotia; Marital Status: Widowed, Parents: Martin Stevens & Mary Jane O Brien, Informant: Gladys Stevens, Daughter. Death Certificate Nova Scotia Archives: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics (https://archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/ : accessed November 25, 2018).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 1871 Census: "Census of Canada, 1871," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 188. Sub-District Name: Noel. Sub-District Number: d. Page Number: 27. Microfilm: C-10395. Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada., Item Number: 561804. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1871/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=561804 : accessed November 25, 2018).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 1881 Census: "Census of Canada, 1881," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 18. Sub-District Name: Scotch. Sub-District Number: G. Division Number: 1. Family Number: 97. Page Number: 18. Microfilm: C-13174. Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada, Item Number: 809035. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1881/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=809035 : accessed November 25, 2018).
- ↑ Marriage: "Canada Marriages, 1661-1949," database, (FamilySearch Record: F2KX-C2P : accessed 9 April 2023), George Stevens (24) marriage to Alice B. Redden (23) on 7 Jan 1885 in Newport, West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Groom's parents: Martin Stevens and Rebecca, bride's mother: Mary; citing FHL microfilm: 1298989; Record number: 7.
- ↑ Marriage of daughter, Martha: "Canada Marriages, 1661-1949," database, (FamilySearch Record: F2KF-RWV : accessed 9 April 2023), George Stevens in Marriage record of daughter, Martha Stevens to Edgar Reynolds on 23 Jun 1908 in Windsor, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing FHL microfilm: 1298989; Record number: 299.
- ↑ Marriage of daughter, Fanny Hawes: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: N46V-YK6 : accessed 9 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-D15S-D5T Image number 00453, George Stevens in Marriage record of daughter, Fanny Hawes Stevens to Vivian Bernard Whitney on 4 Jun 1913 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; citing Page: 344; Line: 68; FHL microfilm: 002409946; Record number: 7140.
- ↑ Marriage of daughter, Alice Pearl: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: N4XF-V38 : accessed 9 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DCPT-6W Image number 00701, George Stevens in Marriage record of daughter, Alice Pearl Stevens to James F Lawrence on 27 Dec 1915 in Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; citing Page: 428; Line: 170; FHL microfilm: 002411236; Record number: 11448.
- ↑ Death of daughter, Eleanor: "Canada, Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: QK9S-WQ7S : accessed 9 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-63RS-6GZ Image number 00096, George Stevens in death record for daughter, Eleanor Stevens, 28 Sep 1910 in West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada, certificate 570, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
- ↑ Marriage of son, Homer Bliss: "Canada, British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: JD8D-MWC : accessed 9 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DRF3-D4Y Image number 01920, George Stevens in Marriage record of son, Homer Bliss Stevens to Edna Beatrice Monkhouse on 22 Apr 1924 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13747, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,317.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 1891 Census: "Census of Canada, 1891," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 35. Sub-District Name: Scotch Village. Sub-District Number: O. Family Number: 153. Page Number: 30-31. Microfilm: T-6316. Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada, Item Number: 818081. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1891/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=818081 : accessed November 25, 2018)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 1901 Census: "Census of Canada, 1901," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 34. Sub-District Name: Scotch Village. Sub-District Number: N. Division Number: 1. Family Number: 107. Page Number: 11. Microfilm: T-6452. Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada, Item Number: 1458125. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1901/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=1458125 : accessed November 23, 2018).
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 1911 Census: "Census of Canada, 1911," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 46. Sub-District Name: Newport poll district. Sub-District Number: 16. Family Number: 76. Page Number: 8. Microfilm: T-20361. Reference: RG31, Statistics Canada, Item Number: 2110304. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1911/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=2110304 : accessed November 23, 2018).
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 1921 Census: "Census of Canada, 1921," online database with images. Entry for George Stevens; Province: Nova Scotia. District Name: Hants. District Number: 58. Sub-District Name: Polling District no 4. Sub-District Number: 8. Sub-District Description: Scotch (Village). Family Number: 29. Page Number: 3. Reference: RG31, Statistics Canada, Item Number: 5772717. Image PDF. Library and Archives Canada: Censuses (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1921/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=5772717 : accessed November 23, 2018).
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 1931 Census: "1931 Census of Canada," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry ca Record 62640 #515335 : accessed 6 July 2023), George Stevens (70), married head of household in Scotch, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27194; Census Place: Hants-Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada; Page Number: h.
- ↑ Death: "Canada, Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: QK99-GTS4 : accessed 9 April 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-66Y9-GGP Image number 00159, George Stevens death 8 Nov 1939 (age 79), son of Martin Stevens & Mary Jane O Brien, in Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing Newport, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada, certificate 459, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
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