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     Sharon Jo Steber was born on 13 Feb.¹

     Mercy Steel was born on 6 Mar 1703.^3,4 She married Nathaniel Old, son of Robert Old and Dorothy Granger, on 18 Jul 1722 at Suffield, (in Mass. 1670 - 1749), now Connecticut.¹

     Perez Steele was born on 1 May 1758 at Tolland, Connecticut.² He married Hannah Simmons, daughter of Abel Simmons and Hannah Reed, on 7 Jun 1781 at Tolland, Connecticut.³ Perez Steele died on 28 Feb 1836. This gives his calculated age as 77 years, 9 months and 27 days.^4,5 He was buried at Pleasant Valley (aka Ashland) Cemetery, Town of Ashland, Greene County, New York.⁵

     Emma Stein married George Edson Baker, son of Wilson Baker and Rosalthe Olds, in 1878.¹

     Jason Charles Steindorf was born on 22 Dec 1978 at Dallas County, Texas.² He was the son of Charlotte Ann Olds.¹
     "In August, Jason completed a nine month training program to become a Dallas Fire Fighter. He graduated eight months ahead of his class since he is already a licensed paramedic. Jason is greatly enjoying his status as a rookie fire fighter and his new profession."³
"Grandson, Jason, is now a third generation Dallas fireman. His fire station experienced a real surprise when President Bush stopped by their Dallas station house. From that visit has come a picture of our President shaking hands with beaming and bedazzled grandson, Jason."⁴ He is currently (2012) listed as a Fire Captain with the Dallas Fire Department.

     Loretta E. Stephen was born on 29 Apr 1899 at Joliet, Illinois.¹ She married Justin Kennelly Olds, son of Howard Olds and Eva Estelle Kennelly, on 23 Nov 1926 at St. Raymond's, Joliet, Illinois.² Loretta E. Stephen died on 13 Oct 1984 at Colonial Nursing Hiome, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 85.^3,1 She was buried on 17 Oct 1984 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Wyanet, Bureau County, Illinois.⁴
     Her obituary states:
     "Loretta Olds
"PRINCETON -- Mrs. Loretta Olds, 85, of 505 Fifth Ave Drive died Saturday evening at Colonial Nursing Home.
"She was born April 29, 1899, in Joliet to Frank and Theresa Baltz Stephen. She married J. K. Olds Nov. 23, 1926, in Joliet. He preceded her in death.
"Surviving are one son, Richard Olds of Wyanet; one sister Mrs. Florence Miller of Georgetown, Va; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
"She was prceded in death by a sister.
"She was a member of St. Louis Church in Princeton.
"Services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday at her church, the Rev. Richard Kolczaski officiating. Burial will be in Forrest[sic] Hill Cemetery in Wyanet. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jensen Funeral Home.
"Memorials may be in the form of masses, or they may be made to the Wyanet Rescue Unit."¹

     Ida Stephens was born c 1856.² She died on 28 Jul 1924 at Otisville, Genessee County, Michigan.³

     Lottie Mae Stephens was born on 9 Mar 1903 at Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama.² She married Robert Clyde Olds, son of Charles Emery Olds and Bertha Louise Jacobs, on 3 Feb 1930 at Cook County, Illinois.^1,3 Lottie Mae Stephens died on 2 Feb 1979 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 75.⁴ She was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles, California.⁵

     Caryl Sue Stephenson married John E. Sonin.¹ Caryl Sue Stephenson was born on 30 Aug 1936.¹ She was the daughter of Lawrence E. Stephenson and Reeva Gertrude Olds.¹

     Lawrence E. Stephenson was born on 14 Jul 1914 at Milo Township, Bureau County, Illinois.^1,2 He married Reeva Gertrude Olds, daughter of Eugene Olds and Alice Gertrude Martin, on 13 Aug 1932 at Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.^1,3 Lawrence E. Stephenson died on 16 May 1993 at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 78.⁴
     His obituary states: WYANET -- Lawrence E. Stephenson, 78, of 405 S. King died at 6:48 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 1993, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. Born July 14, 1914, in Milo Township to Thomas and Jennie Bradley Stephenson, he married Reeva Olds on Aug. 13, 1932, in Princeton. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Marilyn Wentz of Pomona, Calif., Sue Sonin of Itasca and Mrs. Steve (Pam) Hamrick of Wyanet; one brother, Jesse of Princeton; 11 grandchildren; and five...⁴

     Marilyn Jean Stephenson was born on 26 Mar 1933.^2,3 She was the daughter of Lawrence E. Stephenson and Reeva Gertrude Olds.¹ Marilyn Jean Stephenson died on 12 Aug 2007 at Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona, California, at age 74.⁴
     Her obituary states: "WYANET - Marilyn Jean Wentz, 74, of Pomona, Calif., formerly of Wyanet, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at Pomona Valley Hospital in Pomona, Calif. She was born March 26, 1933, in Wyanet to Lawrence and Reeva (Olds) Stephenson. She was a graduate of Thorton Township High School in Harvey, Ill., and was employed for 26 years at Cal Poly College in Pomona, Calif. She was a member of the Wyanet VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6634. Surviving are her mother of Wyanet..." [Full article available for a fee.]⁴

     Pamela Kaye Stephenson was born on 1 Aug 1950.¹ She was the daughter of Lawrence E. Stephenson and Reeva Gertrude Olds.¹

     Earnest Stevens was born c 1915 at Florida.¹ He married Juanita Murphy, daughter of Hunter Murphy and Alma DeForrest Crocker, c 1936.¹

     Elizabeth "Betsey" Stevens was born on 14 Dec 1824 at Charleston, Vermont.² She married Nathan Olds, son of Zenas Olds and Susannah Ford, on 19 Dec 1841 at Ashtabula County, Ohio.^1,3,4,5 Elizabeth "Betsey" Stevens died on 25 Apr 1896 at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, at age 71.^6,7 She was buried at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota.⁸
     ToDo: Locate copy of Vol. 1 of Ancestors of children of Robert Croll Stevens and Eleanor ... and check for Eleanor Bennett Stevens Olds and family.

     This snippet is from books.google.com:
"Betsy Bennett [Stevens], b. Dec. 14, 1824, E. Charleston, Vt; d. Apr. 25, 1896, Spring Valley, Minn; m. Nathan Olds, Dec. 19, 1841, Lake Co., Ohio., b. June 18, 1829, Goshen, Mass., d. July 6, 1886, Spring Valley, Minn. He was the son of Zenas and Susannah (Ford) Olds.
"Betsy died five days before her granddaughter, Cora Norton..."
A snippet from the index shows:
"Norton
Cora 4
Ida (Olds) 4"
From this I conclude that the text has explained that Betsy's daughter Ida had married a Norton and had Cora.⁹
Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 16 Aug 1850 at Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, as follows:

Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 20 Jul 1860 at Spring Valley Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1865 at Minnesota, as follows:

Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1870 at Spring Valley Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 1 May 1875 at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

Elizabeth "Betsey" Olds and Nathan Olds appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1880 at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

     Elizabeth appeared on the census enumeration of Jun 1895 at Spring Valley Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as a 71 year old widow listed with Albertus and wife Emma..¹²

     Homer Victor Stevens was born on 26 Dec 1916 at Richland County, Illinois.² He was the son of John Ross Stevens and Ethel Treece.² Homer Victor Stevens married Thelma Louise Clodfelter, daughter of Clark Osman Clodfelter and Dora May Ridgely, on 2 Nov 1938 at Mishawaka, Indiana.^1,3 Homer Victor Stevens appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Mar 1973 with the last place of residence listed as Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois. Homer Victor's SSN was issued in Indiana|26 Dec 1915 (sic). .⁴ He died on 14 Mar 1973 at Carls Clinic, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, at age 56.² He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     His obituary states:
     "Homer V. Stevens, age 56, well known citizen of the Parkersburg community, passed away this morning at Carle Clinic in Champagne.
"A lifelong resident of the county, Mr. Stevens was born near Parkersburg the son of John R. Stevens and Eatha Ethel Treece Stevens. He was married to Thelma Clodfelter on November 2, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana. He was a member of the Parkersburg Christian Church and Ruritan Club. Mr. Stevens was employed for 15 years in the Forge Department of Snap on Tool Company in Mt. Carmel.
"He leaves his wife, Thelma and three children; Carl Ross Stevens of Parkersburg, Donald Robert Stevens of West Salem and Mrs. Rosella Marie Bowen of Westland, Mich. There are three grandchildren. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Earl Stevens of Parkersburg, Robert Stevens of Alvin, Texas, Bernard Stevens of Tatum, N. M., Mrs. Verity Clodfelter of Parkersburg. He has been preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mrs. Getonia Robinson and a brother, Harvey Stevens, who passed away January 1, 1973.
"Funeral arrangements are being completed at the Summer-Marshall Funeral Home."⁶

     John Ross Stevens was born on 17 Feb 1887.³ He married Ethel Treece on 16 Sep 1908.⁴ John Ross Stevens died on 18 Mar 1968 at age 81.⁵ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.⁶
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 5 Jun 1917 at Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois. He described himself as age 30, born in Edwards County, Illinois, and his occupation was self employed farmer. He was tall in height, medium in build, with brown eyes and had dark hair. His closest relative was a wife with four children.⁷
John Ross Stevens appeared on the census of 1930 at Parkersburg Village, Richland County, Illinois, as follows:
Stevens, John R., 43, first married at age 21, laborer at odd jobs
, Eathel E, 42, first married at 20
, Mildred, daughter, 18
, Harvey H., son, 16
, Homer E., son, 13
, Earl J., son, 11
, Robert A., son, 8
, Verity E., dau., 5
, Bernard H., son, 3-2/12
All born in Illinois of Illinois parents.⁸
     His obituary states:
     "John Ross Stevens, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday afternoon at the Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, where he had been a patient two weeks.
"Surviving are five sons, Harvey, Homer, and Earl, all of Parkersburg, Robert of Alvin, Texas, and Bernard of Tatum, New Mexico; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred McFarland, of South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Verity Clodfelter of Parkersburg, 27 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
"Also a brother, Everett Stevens, and a sister, Stella Cokely both of Parkersburg.
"Services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Parkersburg Christian Church, with Bro. Dick Mason officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill-Parkersburg cemetery.
"Friends may call after 2 p. m. at the King-Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem. The body will be taken to the church one hour preceding the services."⁹

     Lydia Stevens was born on 17 May 1772 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² She married Ezekiel Olds, son of Josiah Olds and Dorothy Smith, on 17 Nov 1791 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.^1,3

     Mary E. Stevens was born in Feb 1860 at Minnesota.² She married Simon Luther Olds, son of Nathan Olds and Elizabeth "Betsey" Stevens, on 14 Sep 1878 at Fillmore County, Minnesota.^3,2
     Mary E. and Simon Luther Olds appeared on the census enumeration of 7 Jun 1895 at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:
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Mary E. Olds and Simon Luther Olds appeared on the census of Jun 1900 at Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

Mary E. Stevens appeared on the census of Apr 1910 at Spring Valley Village, Fillmore County, Minnesota, as follows:

     Mildred Mae Stevens was born on 4 Nov 1911.¹ She was the daughter of John Ross Stevens and Ethel Treece.¹ Mildred Mae Stevens married Gilbert D. McFarland on 16 Mar 1942 at South Bend, Indiana.¹ Mildred Mae Stevens died on 22 Mar 2007 at Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, Indiana, at age 95.¹

     Verity Erma Stevens was born on 29 May 1925 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,4 She was the daughter of John Ross Stevens and Ethel Treece.^2,3 Verity Erma Stevens married Raymond Edwin Clodfelter, son of Clark Osman Clodfelter and Dora May Ridgely, on 12 Oct 1947 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,5 Verity Erma Stevens died on 27 Jun 2011 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois, at age 86.⁶
     Her obituary states: "Verity Erma (Stevens) Clodfelter, 86, of Parkersburg, died at 10:42 p.m. June 27, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family.
"Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Parkersburg Christian Church. Funeral services for Verity will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem is in charge of arrangements.
"Verity was born May 29, 1925, in Parkersburg, to John and Ethel (Treece) Stevens. She married Raymond E. Clodfelter on October 12, 1947. They ran the family farm for almost 60 years.
"She loved spending time with her family. Her enjoyments were community activities, especially the Chowder, visiting area nursing homes and activities at Parkersburg Christian Church.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Stevens; husband, Raymond E. Clodfelter; and siblings, Getonia, Harvey, Mildred, Homer, Earl, Robert and Bernerd.
"Verity is survived by her three sons, Bernard (Marian), Edwin (Carolyn) and John Clodfelter, of Parkersburg; five daughters, Mildred (Lester) Brooks, of Ogden, Louise Daniel, of Parkersburg, Eva (Albert) McCracken, of Cisne, Edna (Jerry) Fletcher, of Evansville, Ind., and Clara Biehl, of Bridgeport. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, as well as two great-granddaughters on the way.
"Memorials may be made in Verity’s memory to Parkersburg Christian Church.
"Condolences may be made at www.ingramfh.net."⁶

     Thomas Stevenson married Hannah Taylor on 14 Jan 1762 at Chatham, Connecticut.¹ Thomas Stevenson died on 8 Oct 1776.²

     James L. Steward married Elzina Olds, daughter of Ruel Reed Olds and Elmina Perkins, on 26 Sep 1861 at Yamhill County, Oregon.^1,2,3 James L. Steward died on 16 Oct 1897.⁴ He was buried at Masonic Cemetery, McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.⁵
     "Wearying, however, of single blessedness, he married, on September 26, 1861, Miss Elzina Olds, an estimable lady, and native of Indiana. She was a daughter of Ruel Olds, an esteemed pioneer of 1844. He and his wife settled on Mr. Steward's claim, where they have since continued to reside. In 1859, Mr. Steward build a large and comfortable farm residence, and otherwise improved the place, making of it an attractive and pleasant home. In 1883, Mrs. Steward's father died, aged 72 years, and she lost her mother two years later, in 1885. The old donation claim of her parents is now owned by herself and brothers. Besides this, Mr. Steward owns 200 acres of the choicest land in the valley, and is numbered among the prosperous farmers of the county."⁶

     Emma Stewart married Daniel S. Olds.¹ Emma Stewart was born on 7 Oct 1845.¹ She died on 15 Jan 1935 at age 89.¹ She was buried at Prospect Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.¹

     Isaiah Stewart was born at North Carolina. He married Barbara (?). Isaiah Stewart died c 1836 at Burke County, North Carolina.

     Jackson Stewart married Elizabeth Howell. Jackson Stewart was born on 18 Aug 1807 at North Carolina. He was the son of Isaiah Stewart and Barbara (?). Jackson Stewart died on 10 Nov 1864 at North Carolina at age 57.
     Jackson Stewart appeared on the census of 21 Aug 1850 at Yancey County, North Carolina, as follows:
     Jackson Stewart, 43, male, farmer
     William R., 22, male, Laborer
     Charles, 11, male
     Jasper, 9,(7?), male
     Isaac, 5, male
     Elizabeth, 42, female
     Mary, 19, female
     Susannah, 17, female
     Elizabeth, 16, female
     Nancy, 13, female
     Cherter (?), 4/12, female
     John Green, 20, male, laborer.¹
     Stewart found it necessary to resign from the Confederate Army and wrote the following letter:
?? Cooper A & I ??
Richmond, Va
Sir
I have the honor to tender my resignation as 3rd Lt of Company B 58th Vol-- Regt becaus[e] of ill health & old age having been unable for duty for the last three months. The Confederate States are due me as 3rd Lt from the 2th of Jany to the present date I am not indebted to the Confederacy on any account whatsoever. As I am fifty nine years of age.
Jackson Stuard
3rd Lt Co. B. 58th N.C. Vol
[At the bottom of the letter is a note from his medical officer]

Clinton, Tenn.
I have carefully examined the above named officer and find him unable to perform the duties of a soldier for the reasons above stated.
Apl 4th 1864 O M. Lewis Ast. Surg.
58th N. C. Vols.

     Nancy Stewart married John Fortner, son of Aaron Fortner and Sarah Orand. Nancy Stewart was buried at Fortner Cem., Mitchell County, North Carolina. She was born on 9 Nov 1837 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jackson Stewart and Elizabeth Howell. Nancy Stewart died on 22 Jul 1922 at Snow Creek Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina, at age 84.¹

     Samuel Leslie Stewart was born on 23 Dec 1911 at near Amity, Oregon.¹ He married Marjorie Ann Nahouse, daughter of Lester Henry Nahouse and Myrtle Iva Olds, on 28 Jun 1935 at Moro, Oregon.¹ Samuel Leslie Stewart died in Jun 1970 at age 58² and was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Polk County, Oregon.³
     His obituary states:
     "RICKREALL -- Services for Samuel Leslie Stewart, 58, Rickreall, Rt. 1, Box 237, who died Monday in a Salem Hospital following a long illness, will be 10:50 a.m. Thursday in Macy and Sons mortuary, McMinnville, Rev. Richard Halstead officiating.
"Born at McCoy, he attended Bethel School and later graduated from Linfield College in 1934. He taught at Glendale, and Perrydale schools before retiring in 1948. He returned to teaching in 1957, becoming superintendent at Perrydale High school as well as coaching and teaching there. He taught for two years at Sheridan before retiring in 1969.
"Survivors include his widow Marjorie; sons Robert, Juneau, Alaska, and Samuel L., Jr., San Jose, Calif; brother Glen, Sherwood; sisters Gladys Landis, West Linn, Mrs. Nell Turner, Sheridan, and Mrs. Marjorie Hamstreet, Salem; five grandchildren.
"Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery."⁴

     Aaron Stiles was baptized on 4 Jul 1773.¹ He was the son of John Stiles and Betty Olds.¹
     Aaron married and moved to Delaware County, New York.¹

     Andrew Stiles was baptized on 22 May 1776.¹ He was the son of John Stiles and Betty Olds.¹
     Andrew moved "West".¹

     Asa Stiles married Rebecca Cahoon.¹ Asa Stiles was born on 1 Mar 1767.¹ He was the son of John Stiles and Betty Olds.²
     The date of 1 March 1767 is also given by Stiles as a baptismal date. Asa moved to Cuyahoga County, New York in 1811.¹