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Solomon Butler Stephens, Sr., of Bedford County, VA
b.Bef 1762
Facts and Events
Disambiguation
NOT to be confused with Solomon Stephens (1758-1786) of Botetourt County, VA who married Milly Britt on 26 May 1781 in Botetourt County. Some researchers have confused [and conflated] the two.
Records in Bedford County, VA
- Bedford County Virginia, Court Order 1774-1782 Book 3 page 7, Solomon And Violet Stephens ordered to bind then out, Also Solomon Assist in cleaning road page 267 and to be cared for by Sheriff, page 285.
- 1782-1787 - Solomon Stephens is listed as a tax payer in Bedford County, VA.
- 9 August 1787 - Land Grant, Solomon B. Stephens, 44 acres on Goose Creek in Bedford Co., VA. [Source: Virginia State Land Office Grants No. 12, 1787, p507].
- Will of William Butler Bedford County, Virginia.
- I the name of God Amen I William Butler of Bedford County in the state of Virginia being weak in body, but of sound memory do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner following to wit. First commending my soul to God, my body to be decently buried.
- I give to SOLOMON BUTLER STEVENS that part of the trial of land I now live in from the lane that divides my plantation from that said SOLOMON formally ceased and lived on along the new fence that runs to Woodford line thence along the said line a little beyond the corner Hickory upon thence a Stright line to the said land above mentioned. Item I give to William Little a boy that is bound to me know lives with me my track of land on the waters of Boch River containing One Hundred and ten acres joining Pratts line to be delivered into his possession when he arrives at lawful age. Thence to Milley Williams during her life all that part of my land from from Solomon Butler line above mentioned to Arron Booram and Pratts line and at her death I give the said land to her daughter formerly provided thence. Milley nor any person in behalf shall neither cease nor rent the said land to any during her life and if they shall attempt to do so. It's my will that said land is to be Immediately vested in said Fanny, daughter of said Milley insame manner of as if said Milley were actually dead. Item I give to said Milley Williams on all the estate and property that have formally left to her and her heirs forever. Item I give to William Little my youngest colt, cow and calf on his arrival at lawful age. Item I lend to my beloved wife during her life all my other estate both real and personal ( not mentioned above ) and at the death of my wife I give all the said estate both real and personal to Laldey Rasee, little Girl that nows lives with me and lastly I constitute and appoint my beloved wife executor and Col. Thomas Leftwitch executor of this my last will hereby revoke all others. I declare this and on otherto be my Last Will and Testament. In witness where of i have set my hand and affixed my seal this thirtyeth day of July 1794.
- {Signed) William (His X Mark) Butler
- [Source: Bedford County, VA Will book 2 Page 142]
References
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
Name Solomon B Stephens
Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Southern District, Bedford, Virginia
Enumeration Date August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 2
Free White Persons - Under 16 5
Free White Persons - Over 25 2
Total Free White Persons 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 7
- United States. U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815.
Name Solomon Stephens
Company 7 REG'T (SAUNDERS') VIRGINIA MILITIA.
Rank - Induction PRIVATE
Rank - Discharge PRIVATE
Roll Box 198
Microfilm Publication M602
- Genealogy.com.
1.Solomon Butler Stevens /1 Stephens was born Abt. 1760 in Bedford County Va., and died Abt. 1824 in Bedford County Va..He married Mary (Unknown) Abt. 1799.She was born Abt. 1780 in Bedford, Virginia, and died Abt. 1856 in Bedford, Virginia.
Notes for Solomon Butler Stevens / Stephens:
Bedford County Virginia, Court Order 1774-1782 Book 3 page 7,
Solomon And Violet Stephens ordered to bind then out,Also Solomon Assist in cleaning road page 267 and to be cared for by Sheriff, page 285.
On May 20, 1778, Solomon B. Stephens/Stevens was given a land grant of 44 acers in Huddleston area of Bedford County, Virginia, on Goose Creek.
Solomon is listed as a tax payer in 1782-1787. He had considerable land situated near or adjoining Goose Creek. He was reared by supposedly an Aunt and Uncle by the names of William and Frances Butler. Upon the death of William Butler in 1794, Solomon inherited part of his land.He was so impressed with the Butlers having raised him, he assumed their name as his middle name and named his children after them also. He lived in the Huddleston area of Bedford County Virginia.
Mrs Anne Lohmann, Aug. 15, 1990
( Solomon Butler Stephens/Stevens Sr. )
The 1820 census of Bedford County. Virginia shows the following ;
Solomon B. Stephens Head of family, Free white males under age of 10 --1, Free white males age10 to 16 --1,Free white malesage 45 & over --1,Free white females under age of 10 -- 3,Free white females age 10 to 16 --1, Free white females age 26 to 45 --1.
More About Solomon Butler Stevens / Stephens:
Burial: Stephens Cemetery
Children of Solomon Stephens and Mary (Unknown) are:
2 i. James2 Stephens, born in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.
3 ii. Phoebe Stephens, born in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.She married Richard Codwallender 22 Dec 1818 in Bedford County Va..
+ 4 iii. Solomon Butler Stephens II, born Abt. 1799 in Huddelston, Bedford Co. Va.; died 18 Sep 1886 in White Gates, Giles County, VA..
+ 5 iv. Daniel Butler Stevens, born Abt. 1806 in Huddleston, Bedford County, VA.; died 28 Dec 1871 in Huddleston, Bedford County, VA..
+ 6 v. Mary B. Stephens, born Abt. 1810 in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.
+ 7 vi. Voilet B. Stephens, born Abt. 1815 in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.
8 vii. Jane Stephens, born Abt. 1820 in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.
9 viii. Nancy Stephens, born 1820.
+ 10 ix. Stephen Butler Stevens, born 16 Nov 1822 in Huddleston, Bedford Co. Va.
11 x. John M. Stephens, born Abt. 1824 in Huddleston Bedford Co.Va.He married Susan D. Witt 11 Oct 1853. - Note: other records show that John M. Stephens was born abt. 1832, so he could not have been a son of this family.
https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/s/t/e/Anthony-K-Stephens/GENE1-0001.html
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