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Note: As for my research, I've found "T.L." Thomas L. Stephens was born 17 De 1791 (1795 on gravestone at Vineyard Cemetery) in NC. He was the son of Philip Stephens (b. VA, d.1830 Roane Co. TN) and his wife Mary, and I believe (but haven't yet proved) the grandson of George Stephens of VA. He was married to Rhoda "Roda" Crisp on 21 July 1812 in Roane Co., TN. She was the daughter of John Crisp (b.1767 in SC) and Rutha __ Crisp (b.1777) in SC. Rhoda's siblings were Elizabeth, James, Elias, and John.
Thomas and Roda/Rhoda Stephens had children Patsy, George, Sarah, Philip Jackson (my gg-grandfather, often incorrectly called Peter Jackson, who married Amanda Miller, lived in Barry Co), Mary Alice (who married John Tucker, lived in Barry Co.) and Emily Jane (who married Wheeling Combs, lived in Barry Co.). In this mess of my notes and files I have more info which I'll get to and post at a later time.
In the 1850 U.S. Census, they were all living in Monroe County, TN. In 1858, Thomas and son Philip J. registered their land Pre-emptions north and east (Stony Point) of present day Exeter. In Vineyard Cemetery, Exeter, you'll find T.L. and Rhoda Stephens, and P.J. and Amanda Stephens (fath Thomas L. and son Philip Jackson).
Linda Ruth Stephens McCormick
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