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Warren STEPHEY was the son of David STEPHEY
Warren STEPHEY was born in 1878, in Illinois, from the first marriage of David STEPHEY.
From the 1880 census in Cavetown, Washington County, Maryland, we find the family of Daniel STEPHEY, age 53, a farmer born in Maryland, and Daniel's parents were also born in Maryland. His wife is Euphemia, age 49, born in Maryland and her parents were also born in Maryland. Also in the household are a son Charles, age 22, a farmer laborer; a son Frank, age 12; and a grandson, Warren E., age 1. Warren's mother is listed as being born in Illinois.
From the census information it is probably safe to assume that David STEPHEY had moved to Illinois and married. David's wife probably died in child birth, and David was probably not able to raise the child on his own. Thus the grandchild was taken back to Maryland. From the 1880 census for David STEPHEY, we find some confirmation of the above, since he is listed as widowed.
Warren STEPHEY had twin sons, one of whom died as a child.
The surviving twin had two sons, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, including a set of triplets now in their first year of college as of 2002/2003 school year. The triplets are attending different universities in Illinois. Most of this family still lives in and around McLean County, Illinois.
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