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J. T. STEPHENS, postmaster of Hickman, was born in Marshall County, Ky., July 6, 1851, and is the second child and eldest son of J. D. Stephens. His mother’s maiden name was Nancy Bailey; she was born near Princeton, Ky. The father of subject followed the occupation of pilot on the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers for many years, and is still living at Alton, Ill. J. T. Stephens commenced life as a pilot also, making trips with his father, and long before attaining his majority, he had acquired the reputation of being a very skillful riverman. He continued as pilot until the year 1883, at which time, at the earnest solicitations of his numerous friends, he was induced to apply for the position of postmaster at Hickman. The struggle for the position was hotly contested, but Mr. Stephens’ personal popularity proved a strong factor in his favor, and led to his securing the position, which he now fills with satisfaction to all. He was married in 1879 to Miss Hattie Jackson, daughter of W. H. Jackson, of Troy, Obion Co., Tenn. He is a Republican in politics, and a strong advocate of the temperance cause, being identified with the Royal Templars of Temperance. Mrs. Stephens is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.