Jesse never married as far as can be proved. In the SC 1860 Census, Rossville, Chester County SC, he was living in the household of his brother Danl R Stevenson. Aged 57, his occupation was Master Carpenter.
The headstone inscription for his death year is incorrect and probably erected by a great nephew or niece. It should read 1867 not 1872. Located in the Estate Papers of Jesse R Stevenson found in Chester County SC is the 2nd Return of Charles H Ragsdale administrator. First entry is dated Jan 1869. >ref> image in possession of descendant of Danl R Stevenson made of the 2nd Inventory of Jesse R Stevenson dscd. C Walker.
Estate Records of Name James Stevenson Probate Date [1836] Probate Place Fairfield, South Carolina, USA Inferred Death Place South Carolina, USA Item Description Probate Records, Book M Vol 14-Book N Vol 15, 1833-1838 father Jas Stephenson estate records, Census records inc 1850 and 1860.
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