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Charles R. Stivers submitted this extensive History of the Iowa Stivers Family, starting with Johan Stuyvers, born 1678 in Rotterdam, Holland. It includes additional photos.
Charles R. Stivers submitted this extensive History of the Iowa Stivers Family, starting with Johan Stuyvers, born 1678 in Rotterdam, Holland. It includes additional photos.
Leffee M. Andrews Johns
In memory of our grandmother and all children who endure separation,
adoption and hope of a better life.
 Bottom Row (Left to Right): Emma Luella (Stivers) Story, John M. Stivers, Elizabeth (Clark) Stivers, Elizabeth Angie (Stivers) James. Second Row (Left to Right): Nellie Viola (Stivers) Osborn, Elveria Jane (Stivers) Monroe, Olive Sophronia (Stivers) Glenn, Mary Alice (Stivers) Hayden. Third Row (Left to Right): James Clark Stivers, Daniel Walter Stivers, Charles Douglas Stivers. |
James Stivers was born October 20, 1825 in Genesee, NY, and died July
25, 1884. He married Mary Eveline Clark in 1847, she died in 1849. His
second marriage was to her sister, Elizabeth Clark, March 5, 1853. Her
parents were was John S. Clark and Kathrine Ewing, natives of Virginia.
James had one child with Mary Eveline Clark. His name was Enos Henry
Stivers, born June 13, 1846, died 1911. He married Maria Hammond. The
picture was taken after Enos had already passed away. Both Enos and
Maria are buried in the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Children of
James Stivers and Elizabeth Clark:
Emma Luella Stivers, born July
29, 1861, in Olin, IA, and died February 22, 1939. She married Horace
Story. Both Emma and Horace are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
John M. Stivers, born March 13, 1854, in Meigs County, OH. Died
September 1, 1921. He married Mary Ann Purcell. Both John and Mary are
buried in the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Elizabeth Angie Stivers,
born March 9, 1875, in Olin, IA. She married George "Daniel" James in
January 29, 1895. Both Elizabeth and Daniel are buried at the Riverside
Cemetery, Anamosa, IA.
Nellie Viola Stivers, born June 13, 1867,
in Olin, IA, and died February 28, 1947. She married William Osborn on
September 1, 1886. Lived in Kansas.
Elvira Jane Stivers, born
June 15, 1855 in Meigs County, OH. Died November 10, 1929. She married
Samuel Monroe in 1879. Both Elvira and Samuel are buried in the Olin
Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Olive Sophronia Stivers, born February 10,
1860, in Olin, IA. Died September 6, 1933. She married James Glenn in
March 12, 1879. Both Olive and James are buried at the Olin Cemetery,
IA.
Mary Alice Stivers, born March 18, 1857, in Olin, IA, and
died June 17, 1938. She married Griffin Hayden on November 29, 1879.
They lived in Kansas.
James Clark Stivers, born April 10, 1872,
in Olin, IA, and died January 17, 1957. He married Emma Dade McConkie on
October 24, 1895. Both James and Emma are buried in the Olin Cemetery,
Olin, IA.
Daniel Walter Stivers, born March 20, 1865, in Olin,
IA. He married Susan B. Cullings in 1891. Both Daniel and Susan are
buried in the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Charles Douglas Stivers,
born April 24, 1858, in Jackson township and died September 29, 1946. He
married Ida Carter on December 27, 1881. Both Charles and Ida are buried
at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Deceased children of James and
Elizabeth not in photo are: George M. Stivers, born June 20, 1863, in
Olin, IA. Died 1864, and Minnie M, Stivers, born August 31, 1870, in
Olin, IA. Died 1879.
Leffee
M. Andrews was born 1878 in Cedar Rapids. Her father was John Andrews
and her mother was Mattie Bishop. Leffee Andrews married Albert K.
Johns. He was born December 25, 1859, in Kentucky, and died 1913 in
Cedar Rapids, IA of an apparent heart attack. He is buried at the
Linnwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Albert and Leffee had two
children: Helen Dorothy Johns, born April 11, 1910, in Omaha, NE, and
Albert Lester Johns, born August 8, 1912, in Sioux City, IA. Upon the
death of her husband Leffee could not support herself and her children
as a laundry lady. As the result, she put her children in the Sunshine
Mission in Cedar Rapids, IA for care and adoption. Hoping to be joined
again with her children some day. She died in 1930.
Helen Dorothy
Johns was adopted by Dr. Frank W. and Alice Port of Olin, IA, in March
24, 1917. Helen graduated from Olin High School and married Dr. Samuel
Coy Benadom. They moved to California to begin his medical practice.
Helen died April 19, 1987, and her husband died July 21, 1969. Both
Helen and Samuel are buried at the Inglewood Cemetery, Inglewood, CA.
Surviving is a daughter Portia Kay (Benadom) Beebe, and grandchildren.
Leffee married Charles Losey and moved to Dutton, Montanna. She
continued to write Dr. Frank Port during their school years. She often
expressed the desire for Helen to join her after graduation from high
school.
Albert Lester Johns was adopted by Ray and Lilia Stivers
of Olin, IA, on April 4, 1916. During the adoption his name was changed
to Emmet Leroy Stivers. Emmet graduated from Anamosa High School in 1931
and married Leola M. Miller June 29, 1933. They lived in Cedar Rapids,
and later in Morley, IA. Emmet died May 2, 1992 in Phoenix, AZ and is
buried with his current wife Hildred (Carter) Stivers at the Phoenix
Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. Surviving is his ex-wife Leola (Miller)
Stivers Wiese, three children; Charles R. Stivers, Ronald L. Stivers and
Richard A. Stivers, and grandchildren.
Both Helen (Johns/Port)
Benadom and Emmet (Johns) Stivers were eventually told about their
adoption. Both adopting parents kept them apart during their school
years. Emmet was sent to Anamosa for his schooling to make it difficult
for them to meet.
Our father told us later in his retirement
years that he found ways to meet with his sister. When he moved to
Phoenix he traveled to California several times to visit his sister and
her family. Helen would make periodic visits to Iowa to visit his
children. Both made a trip to Dutton, Montana to visit their mother's
grave and to install a marker.
The children of Emmet and Helen
hold their adoption papers, the letters their mother wrote to the
adopting parents, and pictures of their grandmother.
STIVERS ANCESTORS
Johan Stuyvers, (or
Staivers, Stuyverszler, Stuyverse: John Stivers), born 1678 in
Rotterdam, Holland, died March 22, 1740, Mendham, Morris County, NJ,
buried Dutch Church, Parsippeny, NJ. His father's name was, Johann
Stuyvers. His mother's maiden name was, Metja (Martha) Ariens. His first
marriage was to Annetje Ariens about 1698. His second marriage was to
Jeanette (Jean or Janet) Campbell of Perth Amboy, NJ, near the city of
New Brunswick, April 16, 1720. She was born about 1687, baptized
September 16, 1723, died, October 12, 1745 in Parsippeny, NJ. Her father
was Colin Campbell. Her mother's maiden name was Jeannet Scott. Together
they had eight children.
Johan Stuyvers (John Stivers) and his
wife Annetje Ariens came to Philadelphia from Rotterdam, Holland, in
1714, where they joined with members of the Lutheran Church. Annetje
died in 1720.
The children born to the first marriage with
Annetje Ariens were: Jacob Stivers, born about 1699; Peter Stivers, born
about 1700, Johan (John) Stivers, born about 1701, baptized May 17,
1716, and a daughter, Anatze (or Anjenat), born about 1702, baptized
June 11, 1718.
The children born to the second marriage with Jean
Campbell were: Daniel Stivers; Alexander Stivers; Jenntje (Janet)
Stivers), baptized September 16, 1723; and Randle Stivers (Randel,
Randal or Randall), baptized January 20, 1725, died 1820. The family
moved to near Mendham, NJ, in Morris county, and joined with members of
the Dutch Church at Parsippeny, NJ. There may be other children
belonging to Johan (John) Stivers.
Randle (Randel, Randal,
Randall, Randolf) Stivers, son of Johan Stuyvers and Jane Campbell, was
baptized January 20, 1725. Family tradition holds that he served during
the French and Indian Wars. He was a weaver of fine cloth and fancy
goods. He was also a farmer, owning property near Metuchin, New Jersey.
Randall's patriotic service for nine months during the Revolutionary War
was making blue uniforms for the Continental Army until the British
destroyed his looms. During the revolution his house was taken by the
British and his looms, orchards and stock destroyed by them. He probably
moved from that section of the state to Morris or Sussex Counties,
during the early part of 1778, as the state records relating to the war
services of his sons, John, Randall and Daniel, all indicate that they
served in the Sussex County Militia at dates after June 30, 1778.
Randle married Jeanette Skinner, daughter of John Skinner and
Eupheme Johnstone, in 1754. She was born in 1725 at Perth Amboy, NJ and
died in 1820. Randle and Janet had thirteen children in all, some died
young: Hannah Stivers, Oscee Stivers, John Stivers, Daniel Stivers, Mary
Stivers, Robert Stivers, Randall Stivers(2nd), Sarah "Sally" Stivers,
Elizabeth Stivers, and Benjamin Stivers. He died 1820, in Middlesex, NJ.
Daniel Stivers, born 1763, Menden, NJ, died April 18, 1842, Pomeroy,
Meigs County, OH, Occupation: Blacksmith, married Margaret Hobart(Ruppert),
August 17, 1786 in Somerset County, NJ, she was born in 1767, died some
time between 1848 and March 31, 1850. Daniel enlisted in the
Revolutionary War in July 1779 at the age of 16 in the township of
Oxford, Sussex County, NJ. Both Daniel and Margaret are buried at the
Flatwoods Cemetery, Chester Township, Meigs County, OH. Children born to
this union were: Randall Stivers, John Stivers, Peter Stivers, Jacob A.
Stivers, Robert Stivers (3rd), Sally Stivers, Benjamin Stivers, Daniel
Stivers, Margaret Stivers, James Stivers, Catherine Stivers, and Mary
"Polly" Stivers.
Benjamin Stivers, was born December 9, 1796, in
Attica, NY and died November 29, 1855, in Tipton, Iowa. He married
Sophronia Strong. She was born March 17, 1798, in New York and died
March 4, 1864, in Pomeroy, OH, her father was Timothy Strong and her
mother was Wealthy Badger. Both Benjamin and Sophronia are buried at the
Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children born to this union were: Timothy
Stivers, Polly Stivers, George H. Stivers, James Stivers, Benjamin
Franklin Stivers, William H. Stivers, Daniel Stivers, Norman Strong
Stivers, and Adelia J. Stivers.
Children of Benjamin Stivers &
Saphronia Strong:
Timothy Stivers, was born March 22, 1819 in
Livingston or Auburn in Genesee County, NY and died August 6, 1887. He
married Elizabeth Frances Baugh in May 20, 1844 in Linn County, IA.
Polly (Mary) Stivers, born in 1821, died 1905, buried (where?),
married Isaac M. Gilmore February 28, 1841. They lived in Oneida, KS.
Their son, David Gilmore, was born in 1852. His daughter, Esther
Gilmore, was born in Oneida, KS, married LaRoy J. Anderson.
George H. Stivers, born April 10, 1823, in Owasco, NY, died March 10,
1900, married Nancy Ewing Hamilton in 1844. It was reported that he
traveled to El Dorado County, CA in 1850 and returned Meigs County, OH
four years later.
James Stivers, born October 20, 1825 in Genesee
County, NY, died July 25, 1884, married Mary Eveline Clark, July 20,
1845, and Elizabeth Clark March 5, 1853. It was reported that he
traveled to El Dorado County, CA in 1849 and returned 2 1/2 year later
to Meigs County, OH.
Benjamin Franklin Stivers, born February 18,
1828 in Attica, NY, died July 11, 1898 in Meade, KS, married Elizabeth
H. Brine February 27, 1850. Served in the Civil War as a Captain.
William H. Stivers, born May 18, 1830 in Attica, NY, died September
28, 1896.
Daniel Stivers, born 1832 in New York State, died 1876,
married Alvira Church, April 6, 1854.
Norman "John" Strong
Stivers, born July 1, 1836 in Pomeroy, OH, died April 20,1912 in
Newtown, El Dorado County, CA, married Mary Magdelene "Lena" Trexell.
Adelia Jane Stivers, married William P. Pratt, February 25, 1853.
Lived in Kansas.
JONES COUNTY STIVERS
Timothy Stivers (BIO), born March 22, 1819 in Genesee County, NY, died
August 6, 1887, married Elizabeth Francis Baugh May 20, 1844. She was
born April 26, 1826 and died October 21, 1906. Her father was Jacob
Baugh and her mother was Nancy Justice. Her sister Emily married
Timothy's brother, William H. Stivers. Both Timothy and Elizabeth are
buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. He came to Iowa in 1840 and
settled in Jones County in 1844. He taught the first school in Jones
County. Children born to this union were: George Henry Stivers, Frank
Wade Stivers, Nancy Adelia Stivers, Adaline "Addie" Price Stivers, and
Elizabeth "Libbie" Strong Stivers.
Jacob Baugh, was born in 1776,
died September 9, 1845. Nancy Justice, was born in 1798, died July 5,
1864. Both Jacob and Nancy are buried at he Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Children born to this union in addition to Elizabeth and Emily were:
Aquilla Baugh, who married Eunice Emeline Grafft, James Baugh, Jacob
Baugh, Jr., who married Haldah E. Barker, and Emaline Baugh, who married
Daniel Chaplin.
1850 US Census :
Timothy Stivers, age 30,
Blacksmith, real estate value $600, born N.Y.
Elizabeth Stivers, age
24, born Ohio
George H. [Space]"[Space], age 6, born Iowa
Nancy A.
[Space]"[Space], age 4, born Iowa
Adaline [Space]"[Space], age 1,
born Wis.
1856 Iowa Census :
T. Stivers, age 36, BlackS, 16
years in Iowa, born N.Y.
Elizabeth Stivers, age 31, 14 years in Iowa,
born Ohio
G. H. Stivers, age 11, born Iowa
A. A. Stivers, age 9,
born Iowa
A. P. Stivers, age 6, born Iowa
E. S. Stivers, age 2,
born Iowa (Elizabeth Strong Stivers)
S. Stivers, age 56, widow, 0
years in Iowa, born N.Y. (Saphronia Strong Stivers)
Children of
Timothy Stivers and Elizabeth Baugh:
George Henry Stivers, born
March 28, 1845 in Olin, Rome Township, Jones County, IA, died June 25,
1911 in Washta, Cherokee County, IA, married Matilda E. Harrison, April
12, 1868 in Anamosa, IA, she was born about 1845 or 1850, her father was
Benjamin Harrison, her mother was Jane Jeffries. George and Matilda
lived in Washta, Cherokee County, IA. Children born to this union were:
Howard Stivers, born about 1869, Gertrude Stivers, born about 1871,
Archer Herbert Stivers, Ross Stivers born about 1876, and Birtha Stivers,
born about 1879.
Archer Herbert Stivers, born October 2, 1873 in
Washta, Cherokee County, IA, died January 23, 1937 in Alta, IA, married
Gera Ethel Whitney, her father was Charles Whitney, her mother was Sarah
Warner. Children born to this union were: Blanche Loraine Stivers, born
April 24, 1903 in Washta, IA, married Walter Ray Cole November 24, 1921.
Frank Wade Stivers, born January 18, 1861, died March 29, 1930,
married Bessie L. Rollins, she was born January 10, 1869, died February
6, 1893. Children born to this union were: Harry Rollins Stivers, born
May 11, 1889, died 1938, married Alice Barber; Helen Elizabeth Stivers,
born August 31, 1890, died December 10, 1963, married Burdett Dennon;
and Frank Wade Jr., born December 21, 1891, died June 27, 1938, married
Jessie Irene Clark.
After the death of Bessie, Frank married
Augusta Klintworth November 18, 1900, she was born January 8, 1873, died
September 29, 1922. They lived in Hanover, KS. Children born to this
union were: Catherine Marjorie Stivers, born April 6, 1902, died May 10,
1984, Bernice Ethel Stivers, born October 19, 1904, died April 15, 1988,
Timothy Birk Stivers, born July 12, 1906, died February 14, 2003, buried
at the Willamette National Cemetery, Multnomah County, Oregon , James
Lewis Stivers, born May 7, 1908, died November 19, 1988, Edward Clark
Stivers, born January 10, 1911, died August 14, 1912, and Theodore Paul
Stivers.
Theodore Paul Stivers married Bonnie Jean Potter. Four
living children were born to this union.
Nancy Adelia Stivers,
born April 20, 1847, died February 15, 1865. She is buried at the Olin
Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Adaline "Addie" P. Stivers, born 1849,
married a George Colby November 4, 1877, lived in Grand Island, NE.
Elizabeth "Libbie" Sophronia (or Strong) Stivers, born September 13,
1853 in Jones County, IA, died 1934, married Benjamin W. Lucas November
11, 1880. Both Elizabeth and Benjamin are buried at the Olin Cemetery,
Olin, IA. Children born to this union were: Van R. Lucas, and Curtis
Lucas.
William H. Stivers (BIO), born May 18, 1830 in Attica, NY,
died September 28, 1896 in Tama County, IA, married Emily Baugh in
August 22 1852, her sister Elizabeth Baugh married his brother Timothy.
William owned and operated a blacksmith shop in Lisbon, IA. He studied
law and after passing his bar exam he set up an attorney's office in
Marion, Iowa. He moved his office and his family to Toledo, Tama County,
IA. He served between 1861 to 1862 during the Civil War attaining the
rank of Captain in the 14th Inf. Company K. Both William and Emily are
buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Tama County, IA Children born to
this union were: Emma Sophronia Stivers, born January 14, 1853 in
Tipton, IA, married Michael J Boyle of Toledo, IA, Seward J. Stivers
born about 1856, George Sumner Stivers, born about 1858, and Lillian
"Lilly" Viola Stivers.
George H. Stivers (BIO), born April 10,
1823 in Owasco, NY, died March 10, 1910, married Nancy Ewing Hamilton in
May 12, 1844, she was born May 12, 1824, died August 12, 1908. Both
George and Nancy are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children
born to this union were: Charles Gilbert Stivers, Alexander Hamilton
Stivers, William Wallace Stivers, Mary Elizabeth Stivers, Walter Curtis
Stivers, and Sarah Adelia Stivers.
George moved to Ohio in 1836.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Captain and acting Quartermaster in
Virginia. He moved to Iowa with his family in October 1864, bought 80
acres near Olin, Iowa, and later sold out, moving to town. He went to
work as a road supervisor and trustee. His wife Nancy is a cousin of
Alexander Hamilton who was shot by Arron Burr.
Children of George
H. Stivers & Nancy Hamilton:
Charles Gilbert Stivers, born April
16, 1845, married Mary Jane McCarthy, February 21, 1869. Children born
to this union were: Sarah Margaret Stivers, born September 9, 1875,
married Alec Earl Fowler, June 1, 1898 in Melrose Park, IL. He was born
February 13, 1875, died October 10, 1921, in Chicago, IL.
Alexander Hamilton Stivers, died in infancy.
William Wallace
Stivers, born July 27, 1850, married Marie Louise Vanderslusis September
16, 1899, she was born June 15, 1866. Children born to this union were:
Mermine Oville Stivers, born May 13, 1902, married to George W.
Larrimore August 26, 1921 (no children) and Frances Nancy Stivers, born
March 8, 1904, married William Joseph Zika, July 14, 1925. Children born
to this union were: William Joseph Zika, born May 1, 1927, Frances
Louise Zika, born August 6, 1921, John B. Zika, born July 26, 1926, and
George J. Zika.
Mary Elizabeth Stivers, born January 2, 1854,
married Melvin James McDonough June 30, 1872 from Madison Township,
Jones County, Iowa. He was born October 1850 in Scott, Ogle County, IL.
His father was Henry Albert McDonough, born February 24, 1824 in
Ireland, died October 31, 1903. His mother was Melvina Van Valkenburg or
Vossberg, born October 6, 1828, died January 9, 1896 in Wyoming, IA.
Walter Curtis Stivers, died in infancy.
Sarah Adelia Stivers,
born February 24, 1862, married Leon McDonough October 1, 1882. He was
born November 10, 1859 in Scott, Ogle County, IL. His father was Richard
McDonough, his mother was Mary Ann Burwell.
George Richard
McDonough, born October 1883 in Rome Township, Jones County, IA.
Harry Gilbert McDonough, born December 27, 1885 in Davis Junction, Ogle
County, IL, died February 21, 1965 in Los Angels, CA, married Opal Merle
Fry about 1905.
Ethel McDonough, born December 19, 1888 in Davis
Junction, Ogle County, IL.
Marion McDonough, born November 8,
1892.
Nellie McDonough, born May 5, 1895.
Leon James
McDonough, born May 6, 1898 in Jones County, IA.
James Stivers,
born October 20, 1825 in Genesee County, NY, died July 25, 1884 near
Olin, Iowa. His first marriage was to Mary Eveline Clark in 1847. She
died in 1849. His second marriage was to Mary's sister, Elizabeth Clark,
March 5, 1853. She was born October 31, 1829 in Virginia, died June 7,
1911, Olin, Iowa. Her father was John S. Clark. Her mother's maiden name
was Katherine Ewing. Together they had thirteen children.
Child
from the first marriage was:
Enos Henry Stivers, 46, died 1911.
He married Maria Hammond, December 25, 1869. She was born 1851, died
1921. Both Enos and Maria are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
They had the following children: Edward Wight Stivers, born 1871, died
November 16, 1879, Thadie Stivers, born December 1872, died February 15,
1873, Lonie Alice Stivers, born September 3, 1878, died September 12,
1878, and Stella May Stivers, born September 4, 1895, died December 19,
1897. Maria Hammond's father was George Hammond. Her mother was Sarah S.
Sherman. Enos Stivers enlisted 1864 in the Civil War, 5/5 Company F, 7th
Calvary, at Dubuque, IA, mustered out August 11, 1865 in Nashville, TN.
Children from the second marriage were:
John M. Stivers, born
March 13, 1854 in Meigs County, OH, died September 1, 1921, married Mary
Ann Purcell, she was born 1854, died 1930. She was the oldest child of
George Martin Purcell and Mary Luella Brickley. John and Mary farmed
near Olin, IA they are buried at the Olin Cemetery. Olin, IA. No
children were born to this union.
Elvira "Vi" Jane Stivers, born
June 15, 1855 in Meigs County, OH, died November 10, 1929 Olin, Iowa.
1st marriage, Charles Hathaway, January 17, 1874. 2nd marriage, Samuel
Monroe in 1879. He was born in 1845, died August 10, 1929. Both Elivira
and Samuel are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children born to
this union were: James G. Monroe, and Clarence Oscar Monroe, born July
21, 1885 in Olin, IA, died October 13, 1918 from the influenza epidemic
in Olin, IA. He married Ada Alma Peck March 15, 1906 in Olin, IA. Both
Clarence and Ada are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, Jones County,
IA. Children born to this union were: Howard (Edward) H. Monroe, Ellyn
Elizabeth Monroe, and Seward Otis Monroe.
Mary Alice Stivers,
born March 18, 1857, in Jones County, IA, died June 17, 1938. Married
Griffin Hayden, November 29, 1879. He was born May 1, 1854, died January
8, 1933. His father was Anson Hayden, his mother Marietta Mead. Both
Mary Alice and Griffin are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Ida Hayden, born 1881. She married Elbert Stingley in Olin, Iowa.
His father was J. H. Stingley, his mother F. Hammond. Elbert and Ida
moved to Waterloo, Black Hawk County, IA. Child born to this union was:
Lois Stingley, born 1913.
Fred Hayden.
James Hayden, born
1891, died 1918 from the influenza epidemic. He married Cora B. (?).
Zula S. Hayden, born 1895, married Samuel R. Alexander from Olin,
IA. His father was William Alexander, his mother Amy Leech. Children
born to this union were: Gaylon Alexander, born 1922.
Charles Douglas Stivers, born April 24, 1858 in Newport Community, Jackson Township, Jones County, IA, died September 29, 1946, at the Mercy Hospital in Anamosa, Iowa. His occupation was farming. He married Ida Elma Carter, December 27, 1881. she was born October 14, 1861, died April 14, 1950, her father was James Carter, her mother Rhoda Jane Benadom, born 1839, died 1934. Charles and Ida had one child, Ray C. Stivers.
Ray
Stivers, born February 11, 1883, occupation, farming, died February 11,
1965 at his home in Newport community, Jackson township, Jones county,
Iowa. Buried at the Olin Cemetery, February 15, 1965. He married Lila
McMurrin December 18, 1907. She was born October 14, 1885, died December
26, 1972. Her father was James McMurrin,. Her mother's maiden name was
Mary Catherine Johnson. Ray and Lilia adopted two children, Emmet Leroy
Stivers (formerly, Albert Lester Johns) and Evelyn Irene Stivers.
Emmet Leroy (Johns) Stivers, born August 8, 1912 in Sioux City, Iowa,
died May 2, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona, he married Leola M. Miller, June
29, 1933. She died November 14, 2003. Her father was Clifford I. Miller;
her mother Jennie Lorena Hughes. Three living sons were born to this
union.
Divorced, Emmet married Hildred Bernice Carter , October
27, 1976 in Las Vegas, NV., she was born September 17, 1908 in Wyoming,
Iowa, died January 10, 1987 in Phoenix, AZ. Her father was Henry A.
Carter, and her mother was Tressie Luella Nichols. Both Emmet and
Hildred were cremated and buried at Phoenix Memorial Cemetery (Deer
Valley), Phoenix, AZ. No children were born to this union.
Emmet
and Hildred were cousins. Sarah Elizabeth Mandigo married William
Nichols and their daughter was Tessie Nichols. Tessie married Henry A.
Carter and their daughter was Hildred Bernice Carter. Divorced, Sarah
Mandigo married Charles E. Johns who was Emmet's uncle.
Evelyn
Irene Stivers, married James Whitmore, divorced, she married Vivian
"Victor" Carlough and lived in North Miami, Florida until her death July
22, 1996. Her husband preceded her in death. Neither marriage had
children. Both Evelyn and Vic are buried in Florida.
Olive
Sophronia Stivers, born February 10, 1860 in Jones county, IA, died
September 6, 1933 in Olin, IA, married James W. Glenn March 12, 1879. He
was born in September 1856. Children from this union were: Edgar H.
Glenn, born January 1880, died 1953.
Emma Luella Stivers, born
July 29, 1861 Olin, Iowa, died February 22, 1939, married Horace Story,
April 7, 1880. He was born 1852, died November 1912. Children born to
this union were: Frank Story, Grace Story, and (?) Story.
George
M. Stivers, born June 20, 1863 in Jones County, IA, died 1864 (14
months) in Olin, IA.
Daniel Walter Stivers, born March 20, 1865
in Olin, Iowa, died January 5, 1950, married Susan B. Cullings in 1891.
She was born in 1865 in Wisconsin, died 1925. Her father was George
Cullings and her mother Juliette Appleton. Both Daniel and Susan are
buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children born to this union were:
Etta Elizabeth Stivers, Leon D. Stivers and Mabel Louise Stivers. After
the death of Susan, Daniel married Ethel (Eye) Fairley. She was born
1883, died 1967.
Etta Elizabeth Stivers, born June (?), 1892,
died 1992, married Harry Wilbur Taylor. He was born 1891, died 1970.
Both Harry and Etta are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children
born to this union were: Keith Wayne Taylor, living daughter, Clyde
Richard Taylor and Clifford J. Taylor.
Keith Wayne Taylor, born
1917. Keith is buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. He married
Margaret (?) Means. Two living children.
Clyde Richard Taylor
married Charlene Ione Lyon. Six living children were born to this union.
Clifford J. Taylor married Doris Ann Scott. Five living children
were born to this union.
Leon D. Stivers, born April 1898 Olin,
IA, died January 20, 1969 Veteran Hospital Iowa City, IA, married Nellie
Blanche Dillavou November 29, 1923 in Olin, IA by her father, she, died
March 25, 1992, her parents were Rev. C. C. Dillavou and Murtia Stroll.
Both Leon and Nellie are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. After
Leon died Nelli married Herbert H. Laufer from Olin, IA, June 27, 1954,
he was born March 17, 1900 in Iowa, died July 10, 1988 Sun City West,
AZ. Children born to this union were two living children.
Mabel
Louise Stivers, born February 11, 1901, died 1969. Married Melvin John
Ramsey. He was born 1895, died 1988. Both Mabel and Melvin are buried at
the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA. Children born to this union were: Living
Son, and James Stivers Ramsey.
James Stivers Ramsey, born
February 10, 1924, died February 16, 1995. James never married.
Minnie M. Stivers, born August 31, 1870 in Jones County, IA, died 1879
(8 years old), Olin, IA.
Nelli Viola Stivers, born June 13, 1867
Olin, Iowa, died February 28, 1947. She married William Osborn,
September 1, 1886 and moved to Sedgwick, KS with Fred and Hazel Hayden.
Nelli and William had one son, George Enos Osborn. George Enos Osborn
married Blanch (Carnahan) Adaonson(?), born June 30, 1897. Children born
to this union were: Robert George Osborn, Howard Raymond Osborn, William
Oscar Osborn, and Georgia Jean Osborn. William Osborn was adopted by his
father, George E. Osborn, and mother, Mary E. Slyla?. George and Mary
lived near Wyoming, IA. William came to Iowa on a trainload of orphan
children.
James Clark Stivers, born April 10, 1872 in Jones
County, IA, died January 17, 1957 in Olin, IA. He married Emma Dade
McConkie, October 24, 1895. Her parents were Thomas McConkie and
Elizabeth Overly. Thomas was born in 1828 and Elizabeth was born 1830 in
Pennsylvania. Children born to this union were: Margarie E. Stivers,
born December 1897, died 1976, never married (she was a teacher in the
Anamosa school system), and James Eugene Stivers, born February 22,
1902, died 1982, married Helen M. (?), Both Eugene (as he was known) and
Helen are buried at the Olin Cemetery, Olin, IA.
Elizabeth Angie
Stivers, born March 9, 1875, married George "Daniel" (L.) James, January
29, 1895. His parents were Walter James and Mary Sherman. Walter and
Mary were married February 24, 1864. Children born to this union were:
Harvey James, James James, Esther James and Edith James.
BIRTH FAMILY OF EMMET LEROY STIVERS
(ALBERT LESTER JOHNS)
Emmet Leroy Stivers was adopted by Ray and Lilia Stivers, April 4,
1916. His name prior to his adoption was Albert "Buster" Lester Johns.
His father was Albert Kirkland Johns, born December 25, 1859 in
Kentucky, died March 18, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His mother was
Leffee M. (Andrew) Johns (PHOTO), born 1878 in Cedar Rapids, IA, died
1930. Her father was John Andrew, her mother Mattie Bishop.
Albert Kirkland Johns father was Alfred K. Johns, born 1830 in Ripley
County, Ohio, died 1895. Alfred married Sarah W. Thompson, July 8, 1855,
in Boone, Kentucky. She was born 1833 in Rising Sun, County, IN (OH?),
died 1905. Her father was Albert Thompson, her mother Sallie. They were
from Indiana.
Leffee M. (Andrew) Johns married Charles Losey
after the death of Albert Kirkland Johns in 1913, and moved to Dutton,
Montana where she died in 1930. She is buried in Chouteau, Montana.
Albert Kirkland and Leffee M. (Andrew) Johns had a daughter, Helen
Dorothy Johns, born April 11, 1910 in Omaha, Nebraska, died April 19,
1987 in Los Angels, CA. Helen was adopted by Dr. Frank W. and Mary Alice
(Dalbey) Freeman Port of Olin, Iowa. She was born August 5, 1862, died
April 12, 1935. Helen D. (Johns) Port married Dr. Samuel Coy Benadom, he
was born April 10, 1910, died July 21, 1969. He was from the Newport
area and neighbors to Ray and Lilia (McMurrin) Stivers. Samuel and Helen
moved to Los Angeles, California, where they lived until their deaths.
Both were buried at the Inglewood Cemetery, in Inglewood, CA. Helen
Dorothy (Johns/Port) Benadom had one child.
Written by:
Charles Raycliffe Stivers
132 Circle Dr., Springville, IA 52336
Tel: (319) 854-7432 E-Mail: Charles R. Stivers