Married Susan Batterson on Feb. 10, 1816.
Children: Henry, Louisa, Napoleon, Martha Ann, Olivia, Caroline, John, George, Sarah, Charles, Elizabeth and Isaac.
Source: The Descendents of Cornet Robert Stetson, V3, pg 248/9: buried Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, NJ.
Stephen was a very successful hatter by trade. He lived in Rahway and Orange Valley, NJ for many years and eventually was known as one of the richest men in the business, When he had saved $50,000, he retired at age 50, invested much of his wealth in another business about which he knew nothing, and died a discouraged and bankrupt man.
Source:
Comments of "Elbert Hubbard" on Stephen Stetson quoted in Stetson Genealogy.
Addl note: Daughter Olivia marr. Jacob Blue (Olivia b. 22 Jan 1826; d. 23 Feb 1915) and she is bur. "King of Prussia Cemetery" according to her death certificate. She had 4 children, 2 living in 1900 (Susan and Melissa Lyon).
Married Susan Batterson on Feb. 10, 1816.
Children: Henry, Louisa, Napoleon, Martha Ann, Olivia, Caroline, John, George, Sarah, Charles, Elizabeth and Isaac.
Source: The Descendents of Cornet Robert Stetson, V3, pg 248/9: buried Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, NJ.
Stephen was a very successful hatter by trade. He lived in Rahway and Orange Valley, NJ for many years and eventually was known as one of the richest men in the business, When he had saved $50,000, he retired at age 50, invested much of his wealth in another business about which he knew nothing, and died a discouraged and bankrupt man.
Source:
Comments of "Elbert Hubbard" on Stephen Stetson quoted in Stetson Genealogy.
Addl note: Daughter Olivia marr. Jacob Blue (Olivia b. 22 Jan 1826; d. 23 Feb 1915) and she is bur. "King of Prussia Cemetery" according to her death certificate. She had 4 children, 2 living in 1900 (Susan and Melissa Lyon).
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