John Stephens (1722 - 1793)

Born 1722 in Prince Georges County, Maryland

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Died 1793 at about age 71 in Laurens Co., South Carolina

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Biography

Alias: John Richard Stephens.

Residence 1790 Laurens Co., SC. ^[1]

Note: #NI192.

Notes

Note NI192ID: I4909.

Name: John STEPHENS.

Sex: M.

Death: 1793 in Laurens Dist. SC.

Note:

BOOK: From These Hills _ A History of Pontotoc County by Callie B. Young pg. 629 STEPHENS HOME.

The father of John Stephens, Sr. was also named John Stephens and his wife was named Mary. He died in Laurens County in 1793 leaving a will naming these children: John, James, David, Solomon, Janey, Mary and Elizabeth. His will mentions land in Prince George County, Maryland and it is thought that he lived there before migrating to South Carolina at the close of the Revolutionary War. Tradition says that he came from England and when he was ready to embark for America he could not get passage for his race horses so he sent the familiy on ahead. Later he brought his horses over. He is said to have met his death on a race track in South Carolina. 1

SOURCES: complete story from above book is listed under notes for John Richard Stephens. 1 1

Marriage 1 MARY.

Children

James STEPHENS.

David STEPHENS.

Solomon STEPHENS.

Janey STEPHENS.

Mary STEPHENS.

Elizabeth STEPHENS.

John STEPHENS b: 28 OCT 1772.

Title: High Court of Admiralty. Examinations and Ship's Papers.

Depository: Public Record Office Class: HCA 3244 Part II.

SR Number: SR 09432.

Reel Number: Not filmed.

Dates: 1694.

References: List of High Court of Admiralty Records Vol. I. 1

"Truelove" of Bideford, Thomas Whettsil, master.

3pg's depositions taken at Guernsey, December 7, 1694. 1

JOHN STEPHENS, commander of the "Guernsey" Galley, private man.

of war. Cruising off the Brittany Coast, took the "Truelove" which had.

been captured by the "St. Bernard" of St. Malo on November 30.

"Truelove" had on board a cargo of tobacco from Virginia. 1

Andrew Bonamy. Lt. on the "Guersney". "Truelove" coming from Virginia.

with tobacco. None of the cargo had been removed by the French. 1

William Russel, seaman on the "Truelove". Ship left Virginia on September 25.

bound to Bideford. Captured off Cape Clear, Ireland. Describes capture and.

recapture. 1

John Starlin, seaman on the "Truelove". He and Russel were left on board the.

ship when the other sailors were transferred to the "St. Bernard". Ship belonged.

to Mr. George Ruck and partners and the cargo to Mr. Smith of Bideford. 1

Two depositions in French by Guilleanume Le Prince and Jean Parasal. 1

1pg. translation of the French depositions.

William Le Prince, Second Lt. on the "St. Bernard". Describes the capture of.

the "Truelove".

Jean Parasal, sailor on the "St. Bernard". Describes the capture. Both men.

declare nothing was taken from the "Truelove".M. 1

CEASAR He was from the Overhills, 1713-1775. Also called Captain Ceasar, Skiagunsta Ceasar, Old Ceasar, and the Triple-nosed Warrion He was a half breed. Served on the Council of Ammouskossittee. fie was the headman of Great Tellico. As a youth, he was held as a British slave by John Stephens. He spoke English well. He was from Chatuga. Had a brother mentioned in 1730. 1

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I am not 100% sure that this John is the Father of my James who moved to Caldwell Co., KY around 1803. Needs more detail research and study to confirm.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S06102

• Source: S06102 1790 Laurens Co., SC Census