Stephens, William

Passed: 1914-11-12

Age: 70

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1914-11-13

Information: William Stephens, Civil War veteran, expired at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Hall, at 4:30 Thursday afternoon from debilitis incident to old age, aged 70 years, 10 months and 23 days.  Mr. Stephens was a native of Missouri, moved to West Virginia, and in 1861 enlisted in the Union Army as a private in Co. F, 4 Regiment of West Virginia Volunteer Infantry.  He received an honorable discharge in 1863 following an illness of eighteen months resulting from cold on the measles.  He was united in marriage to Miss Aveline Virginia Wood on the 13th day of January, 1864.  He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters:  Andrew and Elmer Stephens of East Liverpool, Ohio, Hoyt Stephens and Mrs. Charles Harpold, both of Clarksburg, WV, Mrs. Bertha Hileman of Lost Creek, WV, Mrs. Myrtle Twyford of Steubenville, Ohio and Mrs. James Hall, with whom he lived.  Deceased was a brave, loyal soldier and comrade, a quiet, respected citizen, a patient sufferer, who bore his pains with quiet fortitude.  The remains will be interred at Mt. Calvary tomorrow at 10 o'clock by Carl Shatto Post G.A.R. Veterans.  (from the Betty Kessel McIntyre collection)