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R. J. STEVENS, of R. J. Stevens & Co., photographers, and workers in India ink and water colors, Georgetown, was born in Mason County, Ky., April 4, 1845. He is a son of Samuel Stevens, a native of Kentucky, and a farmer of Mason County. He married Jane Lane, also a native of Kentucky. Mr. Stevens is the fourth son and fifth child of a family of eight children, and received a good education in private schools at Maysville, Ky. When twenty-seven years of age, he learned the photographer’s art, at Maysville, and first commenced in business for himself at Ripley, Brown County, in May, 1872. He remained there three years, and then removed to Maysville. In May, 1881, he came to Georgetown, and in connection with his brother, opened a gallery, where he is meeting with splendid success. While at Maysville and Ripley, he suffered the loss of his gallery and fixtures by fire. Although, but a citizen of Georgetown a short time, Mr. Stevens enjoys an excellent trade, and is recognized as an artist of superior taste and education. He is neutral in politics, and has never been an aspirant for political honors, but has devoted his entire time and attention to his business. He was married, in 1871, to Lizzie Ort, of Maysville, Ky. Both are earnest members of the M. E. denomination.