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Zebedee Washington Stephens MO186 |
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 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
ZEBEDEE WASHINGTON STEPHENS
Born Sept. 19, 1825
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Died Feb. 13, 1893
An early pioneer, farmer, and businessman, was born during his family's trek from Virginia to Missouri in 1825. He grew up in Ripley County and became a Justice of the Peace and a Baptist Minister. He owned several prosperous farms and built the first hotel in Doniphan. His father, James Calvin Stephens, and other relatives are buried in the Stephens Cemetery on K Highway in the northeast section of the county.
This plaque provided by his descendants, in cooperation with Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program.
Franklin St. & Charles St., Old Pioneer Cemetery, Doniphan, Ripley County Missouri
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