Dorotha circa 1933 (my mom) b. 1910 in Logan County, Ohio; d. 1997 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Glade Reeder b. 1912 Richmond, OH d. 1999 Sasche, TX (Dorotha's husband--my dad) m. 18 Sep 1933
Dorotha’s page at Pendleton County KY Rootsweb
Stephens Family circa 1930 Bellefontain, OH; Back Row l-r Cyril, Pauline, Jessie, Elisha, Flora, Sarah, Ida & Ernest; Front Row l-r Dorotha, Lucille (Boot) & Opal
Stephens Siblings & Spouses abt 1927
1959 Bellefontaine, Ohio
The following pictures are daughters of William Marshall Rice b. 1838, KY – d. 1913, OH & Mary A. Browning b. 1851, KY – d. 1908, OH
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Rice Wayne b. 1875 Pendleton Co., KY d. MI
Evaline Rice Maus b. 1879 Pendleton Co., KY d. 1967 Jasper, IL
Addie Rice Starbuck b. 1884 Pendleton, KY d. OH
Goldie Rice Hurst b. 1890 Pendleton, KY d. 1963 OH
Sarah Rice Stephens’ Obit
MOTHER OF TWELVE ANSWERS FINAL CALL
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Mrs. Elisha Stephens Passes Away At Home Near Harper.
SARAH ANN RICE, Daughter of WILLIAM and MARY RICE, was born in Pendleton County, Ky., April 24, 1869. Died at her home northeast of Bellefontaine, Jan. 16, 1935, at 9 p.m. She was united in marriage with ELISHA STEPHENS in her Kentucky home, Dec. 8 1887.
To this union the following children were born, who with their father survive: Mrs. IDA TITUS, Rushsylvania: Mrs. FLORA LINSON, Walnut Grove: Mrs. JESSIE PARKER, Mrs. PAULINE ZUPP, Mrs. LUCILLE GRAHAM, Mrs. OPAL TUSSING, ERNEST and CYRIL STEPHENS, of Bellefontaine, and Mrs. DOROTHA REEDER, of Columbus. There are 30 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Three children died in infancy. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: MRS. ELIZABETH WAYNE, Reading Mich; Mrs. EVA MAUS, Oblong, Ill., MRS. GOLDIE HURST, MRS. ADDIE STARBUCK, Bellefontaine: ROBERT RICE, Walnut Grove, and C. A. RICE, of Zanesfield. A brother, WILLIAM RICE, died several years ago.
She united with the North Greenfield M. E. church in young womanhood and ever remained steadfast in the faith and interested in the church and doing good. She, with her husband, moved to Ohio, a few years after marriage where they have since made their home.
As a daughter she was dutiful, willing and cheerful. As a wife she was true and untiring in her efforts for the well being of her family. As a mother she was all that the name implies of love, service and good advice. As a sister she was affectionate and helpful. As a neighbor she was loyal, obliging and kind. She will be sadly missed by a large circle of kindred and friends.
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SARAH RICE STEPHENS 5 GENERATIONS
SARAH RICE STEPHENS 5-Gen. CUSHMAN TO MAYFLOWER ALLERTON, BROWNING is common ancestor with PRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA, and at least 5 Revolutionary & Civil War Veterans
Less than a year before she died, Sarah wrote my mother, Dorotha, a letter, mostly about life on the farm.
ELISHA STEPHENS DIES
(June 18, 1940)
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ELISHA STEPHENS, son of WESLEY and SUSAN STEPHENS, was born in Pendleton County, Ky., Oct. 13, 1864, one of a family of 11 children; NATHAN, NANCY FRAZIER, ELIZABETH SARGENT, MAGGIE BISHOP, JANE JACOBS, LUCY DANCE, ARTEMISS YELTON, WILLIAM AND EDWARD, all deceased. JAMES, the only remaining one, lives in Bellefontaine.
ELISHA STEPHENS was united in marriage to SARAH ANN RICE, Dec. 8, 1887. Soon after, the couple came to Ohio, settling in Zanesfield, and lived in Logan county all their married life. (same children as above)
He, with his wife, united with the North Greenfield Methodist church, while he was a young man. He was a true husband and a loving father. He was never happier than when all his family were home to visit together.
As a neighbor he was loyal, obliging and kind. He will be sadly missed by a large circle of kindred and friends. Mr. Stephens was well known in his
community.
Elisha & Sarah Rice Stephens circa 1915. According to Sarah, Elisha took "great interest in the chickens."
ELISHA STEPHENS 5 GENERATIONS
Lewis Stephens served in the Revolutionary War under Captain Richard Chen’s Company of Colonel John Ween’s Battalion of Anne Arundel County, Maryland in 1776.
Pioneers of Pendleton County, KY 2000
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Hello!, Sarah Ann Rice is my Husband’s GREAT GREAT Grandmother. We really enjoyed the photos and family trees that you posted. Thanks for doing all the hard work for us as we are starting his family tree this week.
Julie Linson
My Family lived in Bellefontaine the same time as yours. I would imagine they had some contact over the many years. I have never been there and all the relatives were gone by the time I was born in 1952. I very much enjoyed seeing your family history and special notes and letters. Some of my family was Methodists but most of the Stevenson’s and Marques were Presbyterians.
Are your family members buried in the Bellefonetaine Cemetery?