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The Stephens Family: A Genealogy of the Descendants of Joshua Stevens

By Bascom Asbury Cecil Stephens
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A compiled family genealogy traces the ancestry and descendants of an immigrant ancestor named Joshua Stephens, beginning with an explanation of numbering, abbreviations, and organization. It presents a narrative of origins and settlement, successive generational entries recording births, marriages, and deaths, and commentary on surname variants and family traditions. The book offers practical guidance for pursuing further research in archives and probate records, supplies additional historical notes and facts about early family members, and closes with a brief methodological note and suggestions for sources to extend or verify the pedigree.

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Bascom Asbury Cecil Stephens

Bascom Asbury Cecil Stephens was an American author and genealogist, best known for his work "The Stephens Family: A Genealogy of the Descendants of Joshua Stevens." This book reflects his dedication to documenting family histories and lineages, contributing to the field of genealogy. Through meticulous research, Stephens aimed to preserve the heritage of the Stephens family, providing valuable insights for descendants and historians alike. His work is a testament to the importance of family history in understanding personal and collective identities.

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