John Stephens (son of Richard Stephens and Audrey) was born Abt. 1589 in Mealemore, Buckinghamshire, England, and died 1677 in Mealemore, Buckinghamshire, England. He married Anne Powell on 1612 in Buckingham England, daughter of John Powell.
Notes for John Stephens: Note: Name: John STEPHENS · Sex: M · Birth: 1589 in Mealemore, Buchinghamshire, England · Death: 1676 in England · Event: Land Grant 1641 MD · Note: *** per Don Immigrated c1633, heir to the LlBourne Estate, Mealemore Parish, Buckinghamshire, England. Returned to England 1640's then returned to America settled "Old Rappshannock Co. VA, 1648 Returned to England and died 1662 Two brothers , Capt. Richard and William [the Quaker] & sister [?] Ranshaw arrived later. John Stephens, age 35 years appeared on the Muster of 1623/4, Martin's Hundred, VA. While he was called 'servant' Usually this term ment 'employee' but also could mean shareholder in the VA company. "A court holden at Accahamack 8th August 1636 Present Mr. Obedyence Robins, Mr. William Stonne, Mr. William Andrews, Mr. John Wilkins. Received of William Millings one bill of 'vie' hundred pounds of tobacco dew from John Rowles to be paid Capt. Samuel Mathes the tenth day of October next ensuing the date hereof in part satisfaction for the hoggs which was granted unto Mirs{Mrs.} Stephens from Mr. Harmar upon an executation witness my hand this 20th day of April anno domini 1635. wit Edmund Scarborough, George Horth. signed John Howe. "at a Court held in Accawmacke Co. 1 Feb. 1650/40, It is ordered that Mr John Stevens, chirurgeon shall be satisfied the sum of 480 lbs of tobacco out of the estate of Daniel Cugley, deceased" In 1641, John Stephens, as he signed, was transported to Maryland, and from this time until 6 Apr 1648, when he and John Browne signed as witnesses to an assignment of 1400 a. in "old" Rappahannock Co. from Capt. Daniel Cookin to Capt. Thomas Burbage, *********This is the time when Dr. John could have returned to England.! Stephen Charlton transported him back into Northhampton Co. VA. prior to 29 Aug. 1650, while Robert Brasseur claimed land in Nansemond Co. ? 12 Apr. 1753 for transportation of 24 persons including John Stephens. *** Note John Stephens did receive a land grant in MD 1641
More About John Stephens and Anne Powell: Marriage: 1612, Buckingham England.
Children of John Stephens and Anne Powell are:
+John Stephens, b. 1616, Buckinghamshire, England, d. 1667, Bristol, England.
Dr. John Stephens (b. Abt. 1589, d. 1677)
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