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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
- Elizabeth Stephenson -- --, 1891 December 0, 1964
- John Stephenson -- --, 1628 February 0, 1695 England
- John Stephenson -- --, 1559 December 0, 1603 England
- Lona Bell Stephenson -- --, 1905 December 0, 1979
- James Stephenson -- --, 1831 May 6, 1854 Nova Scotia
Stephenson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anne Elizabeth Stephenson -- --, 1855 October 13, 1857 Nova Scotia
- Laura May Stephenson -- --, 1883 February 14, 1964 New Brunswick
- Margaret Stephenson -- --, 1579 December 0, 1637
- Margaret Stephenson -- --, 1579 December 0, 1637
- Dessie Amelia Stephenson -- --, 1888 October 31, 1930 North Carolina
