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Stephenson Family History
Stephenson Genealogy & Family TreeStephenson is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Stephen," a Greek given name that means "crown." Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. The earliest known ancestor--Adam Stevenson--was recorded in 1327. The family motto is Virtus tutissima cassis which means "Virtue is the safest helmet."
Other spellings include "Stevenson," "Stephinson," and "Stevenston." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Earl Stephenson (Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles), American author Neal Stephenson (The Big U, Zodiac, Snow Crash), and American baseball player Riggs Stephenson (Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs). The first Stephenson to come to America was Ann Stephenson in Virginia in 1636.
Stephenson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elisa Stephenson -- --, 1878 December 0, 1880 Ohio
- James Stephenson -- --, 1891 December 0, 1960 Victoria
- Bertha M. Stephenson -- --, 1879 December 0, 1903 Indiana
- Veta Norene Stephenson -- --, 1892 May 10, 1991 Kansas
- Arthur Lewis Green Stephenson -- --, 1869 April 28, 1949 Virginia
Stephenson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Fredric Stringham Stephenson -- --, 1889 January 12, 1973 Utah
- William Anderson Stephenson -- --, 1826 December 0, 1887 Alabama
- Margaret J. Stephenson -- --, 1820 November 1, 1903 Kentucky
- Phillip P W Stephenson -- --, 1813 December 0, 1882 West Virginia
- Benjamin Franklin Stephenson -- --, 1851 July 18, 1883 Tennessee
