back of stone: son of Calvin Stevens and Sophia Toppan Crocker Stevens
Buried next to Emily Huntington Stevens
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Info below provided by: Mark Morrow
Dr WILLIAM STANFORD STEVENS was born on 13 June 1859 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Dr Calvin Stevens and Sophia Tappan Crocker-Stevens.
William graduated from the Boston Latin School in 1876, earned his Bachelors degree at Harvard in 1880, then his Medical Drgree from Harvard Medical School in 1883, and received a conferred Masters degree from Harvard in 1884. He practiced medicine from 1884 through 1887, but due to health issues resigned from the Medical Practice and turned his focus to Civic and Charitable duties.
He Represented old ward 18 in the Massachusetts Legislature for two years, 1887-1889, and was a member of the Boston Common Council from the same ward in 1891. He served the Merchantile Library of Boston as Treasurer for 5 years and as President for 2 years. He was Superintendent of the St Albans Hospital in Vermont from 1900- 1903, and served the Massachusetts Emergency & Hygenic Association and the Marine Biological Laboratory. He was President of the Northern Telephone Company for 20 years, the Centeral Telephone Company for 10 years, and the Citizen’s Telephone Company for 8 years with devotion to bringing telephone services to rural areas.
He served as a member of civic organizations as well: the Union Club, the Harvard Club, the University Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Boston City Club, the New England Historic-Genealogical Society (Corresponding Secretary), the Oakley Country Club of Watertown, and the Knight Templar Masons.
William married Emily Huntington Lewis-Stevens on 11 December 1895 at St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, and they had THREE sons of record:
William Stanford Stevens, Jr (1896 – 1896),
Stanford Huntington Stevens (1897 – 1974),
Philip Greeley Stevens (1902 – 1993).
William was well traveled, especially with his wife and children including places like Italy, Greece, France, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Bermuda, Egypt, Algeria, and Spain. It is widely documented that the family had homes in Vermont, Massachusetts, and France.
William passed away on 29 April 1916 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and his remains were shipped by train for him to be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
REFERENCES:
1. Massachusetts, Delayed and Corrected Vital Records, 1753-1900
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 June 1859.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia T.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
2. 4 June 1860 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Census, (Stamped 525, Sheet 11, Family #63, Line 37), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T. Stevens.
3. 1 May 1865 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts State Census, (Family #726, Line 16), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T Stevens.
4. 13 June 1870 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (Stamped 126, Sheet 45, Family #307, Line 37), Father's Household, Dr Calvin "Stephens."
5. 12 June 1880 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (ED: 726, Stamped 280A, Sheet 47, Family #395, Line 42), Parents' Household, Father: Dr Calvin & Step-Mother: Emma Stevens.
6. Supreme Courts of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Appellate Court of Indiana, and the Court of Appeals of New York, 1912, The Northeastern Reporter, V 97, P 774 - 776.
29 Feb 1912, named in Shattuck et al V Stickney et al, Terms of George O Crocker's Will discussed to replace deceased Executor Trustees of his nephew, Amos E Lawrence, Jr's Trust Fund.
The Residue Balance of George Oliver Crocker's Estate, $220,000 was divided into 7 equal parts:
Nephew, William Stanford Stevens, 1/7 share gifted, about $31,428.
7. 13 June 1900 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 117, Stamped 231, Sheet 6A, Family #115, Line 32), Head of Household, Wm Stevens.
8. 2 May 1910 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 114, Stamped 278, Sheet 21A, Family #453, Line 30), Head of Household, William S Stevens.
9. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Age: 36.
Birth Estimate: 1859.
Birthplace: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Current Residence: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Groom's Father: Calvin Stevens.
Groom's Mother: Sophia Tappan Crocker.
Officiating: Minister, Andrew Gillison.
Clerk: B D Hopkins.
10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954, Bride Card, P 632:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Age: 24, Birth Estimate: 1871.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Bride's Father: Silas H. Lewis.
Bride's Mother: Harriet Safford.
Officiated by: Andrew Gillison, Minister Congregatonalist Church.
Clerk: BD Hopkins.
11. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #76935:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Franklin County, Vermont.
Applied for Wife, 2 Children, & Nurse Maid:
Stanford Huntington Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 5 October 1897.
Philip Greeley Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 16 August 1902.
Maria Barnhardt, subject of Canada.
Sworn: 27 July 1903.
DESCRIPTION (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 44, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown slightly tinged with grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
12. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #65238:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Applied for Self, Wife, 2 Children:
Wife: Born: St Albans, Vermont, 11 August 1871.
Children:
Stanford H Stevens, Age: 11 years
Philip G Stevens, Age: 6 years.
Governess: Olive F Lewitt.
Residence: St Albans, Vermont.
Intent to Return: Within 2 Years.
Sworn Oath: 14 December 1908.
DESCRIPTION: (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 49, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown - Grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
13. Woodbury, John, 1920, Harvard College Class of 1880, Fortieth Anniversary Report of The Secretary, (IX), 173-174, 254. (Portrait photos included).
14. Jeffrey, William H, 1907, Successful Vermonters, A Modern Gazetteer of Lamoille, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Containing An Historical Review of The Several Towns, and A Series of Biographical Sketches of The Men of Mark Who Have Won Distinction in Their Several Callings, and Who Have Become Conspicuous in The Professional, Business and Political World, Illustrated by Numerous Steel and Half-Tone Engravings, 336-338.
15. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, P 362, Certificate #4704:
William S Stevens.
Age: 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days; (13 June 1859).
Birth Estimate: 1860.
Birthplace: Massachusetts.
Died: 29 April 1916.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Burial: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, (Greenwood Cemetery).
Occupation: Retired Physician.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia Crocker.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
16. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Death of DR W S Stevens, P7, C7.
17. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Funeral of DR W S Stevens: Body Arrives by Private Car – Services at Congregational Church, P7, C7.
Buried next to Emily Huntington Stevens
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Info below provided by: Mark Morrow
Dr WILLIAM STANFORD STEVENS was born on 13 June 1859 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Dr Calvin Stevens and Sophia Tappan Crocker-Stevens.
William graduated from the Boston Latin School in 1876, earned his Bachelors degree at Harvard in 1880, then his Medical Drgree from Harvard Medical School in 1883, and received a conferred Masters degree from Harvard in 1884. He practiced medicine from 1884 through 1887, but due to health issues resigned from the Medical Practice and turned his focus to Civic and Charitable duties.
He Represented old ward 18 in the Massachusetts Legislature for two years, 1887-1889, and was a member of the Boston Common Council from the same ward in 1891. He served the Merchantile Library of Boston as Treasurer for 5 years and as President for 2 years. He was Superintendent of the St Albans Hospital in Vermont from 1900- 1903, and served the Massachusetts Emergency & Hygenic Association and the Marine Biological Laboratory. He was President of the Northern Telephone Company for 20 years, the Centeral Telephone Company for 10 years, and the Citizen’s Telephone Company for 8 years with devotion to bringing telephone services to rural areas.
He served as a member of civic organizations as well: the Union Club, the Harvard Club, the University Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Boston City Club, the New England Historic-Genealogical Society (Corresponding Secretary), the Oakley Country Club of Watertown, and the Knight Templar Masons.
William married Emily Huntington Lewis-Stevens on 11 December 1895 at St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, and they had THREE sons of record:
William Stanford Stevens, Jr (1896 – 1896),
Stanford Huntington Stevens (1897 – 1974),
Philip Greeley Stevens (1902 – 1993).
William was well traveled, especially with his wife and children including places like Italy, Greece, France, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Bermuda, Egypt, Algeria, and Spain. It is widely documented that the family had homes in Vermont, Massachusetts, and France.
William passed away on 29 April 1916 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and his remains were shipped by train for him to be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
REFERENCES:
1. Massachusetts, Delayed and Corrected Vital Records, 1753-1900
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 June 1859.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia T.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
2. 4 June 1860 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Census, (Stamped 525, Sheet 11, Family #63, Line 37), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T. Stevens.
3. 1 May 1865 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts State Census, (Family #726, Line 16), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T Stevens.
4. 13 June 1870 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (Stamped 126, Sheet 45, Family #307, Line 37), Father's Household, Dr Calvin "Stephens."
5. 12 June 1880 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (ED: 726, Stamped 280A, Sheet 47, Family #395, Line 42), Parents' Household, Father: Dr Calvin & Step-Mother: Emma Stevens.
6. Supreme Courts of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Appellate Court of Indiana, and the Court of Appeals of New York, 1912, The Northeastern Reporter, V 97, P 774 - 776.
29 Feb 1912, named in Shattuck et al V Stickney et al, Terms of George O Crocker's Will discussed to replace deceased Executor Trustees of his nephew, Amos E Lawrence, Jr's Trust Fund.
The Residue Balance of George Oliver Crocker's Estate, $220,000 was divided into 7 equal parts:
Nephew, William Stanford Stevens, 1/7 share gifted, about $31,428.
7. 13 June 1900 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 117, Stamped 231, Sheet 6A, Family #115, Line 32), Head of Household, Wm Stevens.
8. 2 May 1910 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 114, Stamped 278, Sheet 21A, Family #453, Line 30), Head of Household, William S Stevens.
9. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Age: 36.
Birth Estimate: 1859.
Birthplace: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Current Residence: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Groom's Father: Calvin Stevens.
Groom's Mother: Sophia Tappan Crocker.
Officiating: Minister, Andrew Gillison.
Clerk: B D Hopkins.
10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954, Bride Card, P 632:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Age: 24, Birth Estimate: 1871.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Bride's Father: Silas H. Lewis.
Bride's Mother: Harriet Safford.
Officiated by: Andrew Gillison, Minister Congregatonalist Church.
Clerk: BD Hopkins.
11. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #76935:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Franklin County, Vermont.
Applied for Wife, 2 Children, & Nurse Maid:
Stanford Huntington Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 5 October 1897.
Philip Greeley Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 16 August 1902.
Maria Barnhardt, subject of Canada.
Sworn: 27 July 1903.
DESCRIPTION (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 44, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown slightly tinged with grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
12. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #65238:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Applied for Self, Wife, 2 Children:
Wife: Born: St Albans, Vermont, 11 August 1871.
Children:
Stanford H Stevens, Age: 11 years
Philip G Stevens, Age: 6 years.
Governess: Olive F Lewitt.
Residence: St Albans, Vermont.
Intent to Return: Within 2 Years.
Sworn Oath: 14 December 1908.
DESCRIPTION: (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 49, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown - Grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
13. Woodbury, John, 1920, Harvard College Class of 1880, Fortieth Anniversary Report of The Secretary, (IX), 173-174, 254. (Portrait photos included).
14. Jeffrey, William H, 1907, Successful Vermonters, A Modern Gazetteer of Lamoille, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Containing An Historical Review of The Several Towns, and A Series of Biographical Sketches of The Men of Mark Who Have Won Distinction in Their Several Callings, and Who Have Become Conspicuous in The Professional, Business and Political World, Illustrated by Numerous Steel and Half-Tone Engravings, 336-338.
15. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, P 362, Certificate #4704:
William S Stevens.
Age: 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days; (13 June 1859).
Birth Estimate: 1860.
Birthplace: Massachusetts.
Died: 29 April 1916.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Burial: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, (Greenwood Cemetery).
Occupation: Retired Physician.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia Crocker.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
16. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Death of DR W S Stevens, P7, C7.
17. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Funeral of DR W S Stevens: Body Arrives by Private Car – Services at Congregational Church, P7, C7.
back of stone: son of Calvin Stevens and Sophia Toppan Crocker Stevens
Buried next to Emily Huntington Stevens
---
Info below provided by: Mark Morrow
Dr WILLIAM STANFORD STEVENS was born on 13 June 1859 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Dr Calvin Stevens and Sophia Tappan Crocker-Stevens.
William graduated from the Boston Latin School in 1876, earned his Bachelors degree at Harvard in 1880, then his Medical Drgree from Harvard Medical School in 1883, and received a conferred Masters degree from Harvard in 1884. He practiced medicine from 1884 through 1887, but due to health issues resigned from the Medical Practice and turned his focus to Civic and Charitable duties.
He Represented old ward 18 in the Massachusetts Legislature for two years, 1887-1889, and was a member of the Boston Common Council from the same ward in 1891. He served the Merchantile Library of Boston as Treasurer for 5 years and as President for 2 years. He was Superintendent of the St Albans Hospital in Vermont from 1900- 1903, and served the Massachusetts Emergency & Hygenic Association and the Marine Biological Laboratory. He was President of the Northern Telephone Company for 20 years, the Centeral Telephone Company for 10 years, and the Citizen’s Telephone Company for 8 years with devotion to bringing telephone services to rural areas.
He served as a member of civic organizations as well: the Union Club, the Harvard Club, the University Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Boston City Club, the New England Historic-Genealogical Society (Corresponding Secretary), the Oakley Country Club of Watertown, and the Knight Templar Masons.
William married Emily Huntington Lewis-Stevens on 11 December 1895 at St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, and they had THREE sons of record:
William Stanford Stevens, Jr (1896 – 1896),
Stanford Huntington Stevens (1897 – 1974),
Philip Greeley Stevens (1902 – 1993).
William was well traveled, especially with his wife and children including places like Italy, Greece, France, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Bermuda, Egypt, Algeria, and Spain. It is widely documented that the family had homes in Vermont, Massachusetts, and France.
William passed away on 29 April 1916 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and his remains were shipped by train for him to be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
REFERENCES:
1. Massachusetts, Delayed and Corrected Vital Records, 1753-1900
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 June 1859.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia T.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
2. 4 June 1860 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Census, (Stamped 525, Sheet 11, Family #63, Line 37), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T. Stevens.
3. 1 May 1865 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts State Census, (Family #726, Line 16), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T Stevens.
4. 13 June 1870 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (Stamped 126, Sheet 45, Family #307, Line 37), Father's Household, Dr Calvin "Stephens."
5. 12 June 1880 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (ED: 726, Stamped 280A, Sheet 47, Family #395, Line 42), Parents' Household, Father: Dr Calvin & Step-Mother: Emma Stevens.
6. Supreme Courts of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Appellate Court of Indiana, and the Court of Appeals of New York, 1912, The Northeastern Reporter, V 97, P 774 - 776.
29 Feb 1912, named in Shattuck et al V Stickney et al, Terms of George O Crocker's Will discussed to replace deceased Executor Trustees of his nephew, Amos E Lawrence, Jr's Trust Fund.
The Residue Balance of George Oliver Crocker's Estate, $220,000 was divided into 7 equal parts:
Nephew, William Stanford Stevens, 1/7 share gifted, about $31,428.
7. 13 June 1900 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 117, Stamped 231, Sheet 6A, Family #115, Line 32), Head of Household, Wm Stevens.
8. 2 May 1910 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 114, Stamped 278, Sheet 21A, Family #453, Line 30), Head of Household, William S Stevens.
9. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Age: 36.
Birth Estimate: 1859.
Birthplace: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Current Residence: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Groom's Father: Calvin Stevens.
Groom's Mother: Sophia Tappan Crocker.
Officiating: Minister, Andrew Gillison.
Clerk: B D Hopkins.
10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954, Bride Card, P 632:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Age: 24, Birth Estimate: 1871.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Bride's Father: Silas H. Lewis.
Bride's Mother: Harriet Safford.
Officiated by: Andrew Gillison, Minister Congregatonalist Church.
Clerk: BD Hopkins.
11. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #76935:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Franklin County, Vermont.
Applied for Wife, 2 Children, & Nurse Maid:
Stanford Huntington Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 5 October 1897.
Philip Greeley Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 16 August 1902.
Maria Barnhardt, subject of Canada.
Sworn: 27 July 1903.
DESCRIPTION (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 44, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown slightly tinged with grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
12. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #65238:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Applied for Self, Wife, 2 Children:
Wife: Born: St Albans, Vermont, 11 August 1871.
Children:
Stanford H Stevens, Age: 11 years
Philip G Stevens, Age: 6 years.
Governess: Olive F Lewitt.
Residence: St Albans, Vermont.
Intent to Return: Within 2 Years.
Sworn Oath: 14 December 1908.
DESCRIPTION: (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 49, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown - Grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
13. Woodbury, John, 1920, Harvard College Class of 1880, Fortieth Anniversary Report of The Secretary, (IX), 173-174, 254. (Portrait photos included).
14. Jeffrey, William H, 1907, Successful Vermonters, A Modern Gazetteer of Lamoille, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Containing An Historical Review of The Several Towns, and A Series of Biographical Sketches of The Men of Mark Who Have Won Distinction in Their Several Callings, and Who Have Become Conspicuous in The Professional, Business and Political World, Illustrated by Numerous Steel and Half-Tone Engravings, 336-338.
15. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, P 362, Certificate #4704:
William S Stevens.
Age: 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days; (13 June 1859).
Birth Estimate: 1860.
Birthplace: Massachusetts.
Died: 29 April 1916.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Burial: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, (Greenwood Cemetery).
Occupation: Retired Physician.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia Crocker.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
16. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Death of DR W S Stevens, P7, C7.
17. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Funeral of DR W S Stevens: Body Arrives by Private Car – Services at Congregational Church, P7, C7.
Buried next to Emily Huntington Stevens
---
Info below provided by: Mark Morrow
Dr WILLIAM STANFORD STEVENS was born on 13 June 1859 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts to Dr Calvin Stevens and Sophia Tappan Crocker-Stevens.
William graduated from the Boston Latin School in 1876, earned his Bachelors degree at Harvard in 1880, then his Medical Drgree from Harvard Medical School in 1883, and received a conferred Masters degree from Harvard in 1884. He practiced medicine from 1884 through 1887, but due to health issues resigned from the Medical Practice and turned his focus to Civic and Charitable duties.
He Represented old ward 18 in the Massachusetts Legislature for two years, 1887-1889, and was a member of the Boston Common Council from the same ward in 1891. He served the Merchantile Library of Boston as Treasurer for 5 years and as President for 2 years. He was Superintendent of the St Albans Hospital in Vermont from 1900- 1903, and served the Massachusetts Emergency & Hygenic Association and the Marine Biological Laboratory. He was President of the Northern Telephone Company for 20 years, the Centeral Telephone Company for 10 years, and the Citizen’s Telephone Company for 8 years with devotion to bringing telephone services to rural areas.
He served as a member of civic organizations as well: the Union Club, the Harvard Club, the University Club, the Twentieth Century Club, the Boston City Club, the New England Historic-Genealogical Society (Corresponding Secretary), the Oakley Country Club of Watertown, and the Knight Templar Masons.
William married Emily Huntington Lewis-Stevens on 11 December 1895 at St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, and they had THREE sons of record:
William Stanford Stevens, Jr (1896 – 1896),
Stanford Huntington Stevens (1897 – 1974),
Philip Greeley Stevens (1902 – 1993).
William was well traveled, especially with his wife and children including places like Italy, Greece, France, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Bermuda, Egypt, Algeria, and Spain. It is widely documented that the family had homes in Vermont, Massachusetts, and France.
William passed away on 29 April 1916 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and his remains were shipped by train for him to be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
REFERENCES:
1. Massachusetts, Delayed and Corrected Vital Records, 1753-1900
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 June 1859.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia T.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
2. 4 June 1860 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Census, (Stamped 525, Sheet 11, Family #63, Line 37), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T. Stevens.
3. 1 May 1865 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts State Census, (Family #726, Line 16), Parents' Household, Dr Calvin & Sophia T Stevens.
4. 13 June 1870 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (Stamped 126, Sheet 45, Family #307, Line 37), Father's Household, Dr Calvin "Stephens."
5. 12 June 1880 Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Federal Census, (ED: 726, Stamped 280A, Sheet 47, Family #395, Line 42), Parents' Household, Father: Dr Calvin & Step-Mother: Emma Stevens.
6. Supreme Courts of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Appellate Court of Indiana, and the Court of Appeals of New York, 1912, The Northeastern Reporter, V 97, P 774 - 776.
29 Feb 1912, named in Shattuck et al V Stickney et al, Terms of George O Crocker's Will discussed to replace deceased Executor Trustees of his nephew, Amos E Lawrence, Jr's Trust Fund.
The Residue Balance of George Oliver Crocker's Estate, $220,000 was divided into 7 equal parts:
Nephew, William Stanford Stevens, 1/7 share gifted, about $31,428.
7. 13 June 1900 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 117, Stamped 231, Sheet 6A, Family #115, Line 32), Head of Household, Wm Stevens.
8. 2 May 1910 St Albans, Ward 4-5, Franklin County, Vermont Census, (ED: 114, Stamped 278, Sheet 21A, Family #453, Line 30), Head of Household, William S Stevens.
9. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Age: 36.
Birth Estimate: 1859.
Birthplace: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Current Residence: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Groom's Father: Calvin Stevens.
Groom's Mother: Sophia Tappan Crocker.
Officiating: Minister, Andrew Gillison.
Clerk: B D Hopkins.
10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954, Bride Card, P 632:
Groom: William Stanford Stevens.
Bride: Emily Huntington Lewis.
Age: 24, Birth Estimate: 1871.
Married: 11 December 1895.
Place: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont.
Bride's Father: Silas H. Lewis.
Bride's Mother: Harriet Safford.
Officiated by: Andrew Gillison, Minister Congregatonalist Church.
Clerk: BD Hopkins.
11. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #76935:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Franklin County, Vermont.
Applied for Wife, 2 Children, & Nurse Maid:
Stanford Huntington Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 5 October 1897.
Philip Greeley Stevens, Born at: St Albans, Vermont on 16 August 1902.
Maria Barnhardt, subject of Canada.
Sworn: 27 July 1903.
DESCRIPTION (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 44, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown slightly tinged with grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
12. United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Certificate #65238:
William Stanford Stevens.
Born: 13 Jun 1859.
Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
Applied: Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Applied for Self, Wife, 2 Children:
Wife: Born: St Albans, Vermont, 11 August 1871.
Children:
Stanford H Stevens, Age: 11 years
Philip G Stevens, Age: 6 years.
Governess: Olive F Lewitt.
Residence: St Albans, Vermont.
Intent to Return: Within 2 Years.
Sworn Oath: 14 December 1908.
DESCRIPTION: (William Stanford Stevens), Age: 49, Stature: 5' 8", Forehead: High, Eyes: Brown, Nose: Medium, Mouth: Medium, Chin: Medium, Hair: Brown - Grey, Complexion: Fair, Face: Oval.
13. Woodbury, John, 1920, Harvard College Class of 1880, Fortieth Anniversary Report of The Secretary, (IX), 173-174, 254. (Portrait photos included).
14. Jeffrey, William H, 1907, Successful Vermonters, A Modern Gazetteer of Lamoille, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Containing An Historical Review of The Several Towns, and A Series of Biographical Sketches of The Men of Mark Who Have Won Distinction in Their Several Callings, and Who Have Become Conspicuous in The Professional, Business and Political World, Illustrated by Numerous Steel and Half-Tone Engravings, 336-338.
15. Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920, P 362, Certificate #4704:
William S Stevens.
Age: 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days; (13 June 1859).
Birth Estimate: 1860.
Birthplace: Massachusetts.
Died: 29 April 1916.
Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Burial: St Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, (Greenwood Cemetery).
Occupation: Retired Physician.
Father: Calvin Stevens.
Birthplace: Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
Mother: Sophia Crocker.
Birthplace: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
16. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Death of DR W S Stevens, P7, C7.
17. St Albans Weekly Messenger, Thurs 4 May 1916, Funeral of DR W S Stevens: Body Arrives by Private Car – Services at Congregational Church, P7, C7.
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