My Genealogy Hound

JOSEPH STEPHENS, farmer, P. O. Five Mile. John B. Stephens, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Belgium, where he married Theresa Fasty, by whom he had two children — Joseph and Rosalie. In March, 1847, he emigrated toAmerica, came to Brown County, Ohio, and settled in the northern portion of Green Township, where our subject now resides. He settled in the woods, but with undaunted courage and the energy which characterized the pioneer of his day, he began to clear off his land, and today it is in a high state of cultivation. He died September 2, 1864; his wife survived him until 1878. Joseph Stephens, subject of this sketch, was born January 23, 1835, in Belgium, and, when about twelve years old, with his parents, he came to America. In January, 1857, he married Jennie C. Baune, daughter of Jacob J. and Catherine Baune, and by her has had eight children — Mary, Frank, Philip, Mary J., John, Rosa, Jennie and Theresa. Mr. Stephens has served as Justice of the Peace for Green Township nine years, and on all occasions gave his decision in favor of justice with unswerving firmness. He is the owner of ninety-five acres of land, and is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Green Township.