John STEPHENSON was born about 1728 in Antrim, Ireland. He died 12 Feb 1773 in Bullocks Creek, York, SC and was buried in Bethesda Presbyterian, York, SC (no marker). John married Jane (STEPHENSON) on 1751.

Will of John Stephenson(1724-1773)

John Stephenson was on his deathbed and was unable to write or sign his name.His will was written for him by a friend Andrew Campbell and he used the wrong spelling "Stevenson."

South Carolina)
Craven County)

In the name of God Amen. I, John Stevenson being weak in Body yet in perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the frailty of my Body that it is appointed to all men once to died and after death Judgment and willing to dispose of the small Estate God in his Providence has been pleased to bestow upon me I therefore deliver my soul to God who gave it and my body to the Dust from whence it came not doubting but at the last day they shall both be united in Glory in the Kingdom of Christ I therefore do order and allow my Body to be buried in a most Christian and decent Manner at the discretion of my Exors and after my funeral charges and my Just debts being paid I do Give and bequeath in manner and form following
Item. I do give and bequeath to my two Sons Robert and John Stevenson my whole Estate in Lands to be equally divided between them and if any of them die without issue it shall fall and become to the surviving heir and if both the above named Robert and John die without issue then the whole Real Estate shall be equally divided between my two Daughters Agnes and Margaret and their heirs.
Item. I likewise Give and Bequeath unto the said Robert and John my Negroe wench named Nelly.
Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my well beloved Wife the thirds of all my Estate Real and personal and likewise the Dunn horse and his Saddle and Bridle.
Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Robert one Cow and Calf.
Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son John one Cow and yearling and the rest of my perishable Estate to be qually divided between my well Beloved Wife Jean (Jane) Stevenson and my two Daughter Agnes and Margaret only five Shilllings Sterling to my Daughter Mary Stevenson now married to Daniel McCleary(Daniel McClaren) and one Cow and Calf to my Grandson John McCleary(McClaren) and one mare Colt. And I constitute and appoint my well beloved friends John Patton,Joseph Hardin,and John Armstrong my whole and sole Exors of this my Last Will and Testament Revolking all other Wills by me drawn and signed heretofore. In Witness Whereof I have herunto set my hand and Seal this 9th day of February 1773.
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John X Stevenson (L.S.)
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Signed Sealed and Acknowledged
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Patrick x Laferty
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John x Gibson
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Andw.Campbell

Proved by virute of a Dedimus from the Honable William Bull Esqr Lieut Govr.directed to to Joseph Brown Esqr the 22d May 1773. At the same time qualifed Joseph Hardin and John Patton Exors to said Will. Actually Dedimus was issued to Joseph Brown,Esqr of Broad River to prove the will of John Stinson,decd.and Qualify the Exors, March 31, 1773
Charleston Will Book 1771-1774,pages 382,383

notes:

1) resided BEF 1753 Augusta County, Virginia

2) On May 16, 1753, John and Jane sold their land on Mill Creek in Augusta County, Virginia to William Ramsey. The land is in present day Rockbridge County.

3) resided 1754 York County, South Carolina

4) He "squatted" on Indian land until it became possible to file a claim to it in 1764.

Jane (STEPHENSON) was born about 1753. She died May 1795 in Stephenson's Spring, York, SC and was buried in Bethesda Presbyterian, York, SC (no marker). Jane married John STEPHENSON on 1751.

Other marriages:

FLEMING, Alexander

Moses MEEK [Parents] ¹ was born ² 29 Jan 1754 in MD Cecil. He died ³ 23 Dec 1815 in SC York BEERSHEBA. Moses married ⁴ Agnes HOPE on 17 Feb 1778.

Agnes HOPE [Parents] was born 12 Apr 1759. She died 1809. Agnes married ¹ Moses MEEK on 17 Feb 1778.

James MONTGOMERY was born about 1781. He died about 1858 in Giles, TN. James married Margaret STEPHENSON on 1809.

Margaret STEPHENSON [Parents] ¹ was born ² 29 Sep 1788 in Sharon, York, SC. She died ³ about 1858. Margaret married James MONTGOMERY on 1809.

John BARRON was born 1782. He died about 1819 in Giles, TN. John married Dorcas STEPHENSON on 1810.

Dorcas STEPHENSON [Parents] ¹ was born ² 1790 in Sharon, York, SC. She died ³ in KY MASON. Dorcas married John BARRON on 1810.

Samuel Robert STEPHENSON [Parents] ¹ was born ² 1795 in Sharon, York, SC. He died ³ Dec 1817 in Giles TN.. Samuel married Mary SHIELDS on 1817.

Mary SHIELDS was born 1797. She married Samuel Robert STEPHENSON on 1817.

John STEPHENSON [Parents] ¹ was born ² 16 Aug 1785 in Sharon, York, SC. He died ³ 10 Dec 1845 in SC York Sharon ARP. John married Eleanor COOPER on 1806.

Eleanor COOPER [Parents] "Ellen" ¹ was born ² 10 May 1787 in Chester, SC. She died ³ 5 Dec 1845 in SC York Sharon ARP and was buried in Sharon ARP Church, York, SC. Ellen married John STEPHENSON on 1806.

John COOPER R.S. [Parents] was born 1755 in Armagh County, Ireland. He died 1804 in Chester County, SC and was buried in Fishinging Creek presbyterian Church, Chester, SC. John married Elizabeth WALKER.

Elizabeth WALKER [Parents] was born 1765 in Chester County, SC. She died after 1804 in Chester County, SC. Elizabeth married John COOPER R.S..

SCOTT married Rebecca MEEK.

Rebecca MEEK [Parents] ¹ was born ² about 1746 in MD Cecil. She married SCOTT.

Robert KIRKPATRICK was born 1749. He died 1803. Robert married Nancy MEEK.

Nancy MEEK [Parents] ¹ was born about 1756. She married Robert KIRKPATRICK.

James BARRON [Parents] ¹ was born ² about 1756. He died ³ 1800. James married ⁴ Martha (BARRON) about 1784.

Martha (BARRON) died Y. She married ¹ James BARRON about 1784.