STEPHENSON, Robert 1831 - 1909

STEPHENSON, HOPKIRK, BOLTZ

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/11/2016 at 21:31:34

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, February 17, 1909

His Final Discharge.

Robert STEPHENSON, a soldier of the Civil war, died at his home in this city Sunday morning, after many months of illness and suffering. Mr. STEPHENSON was born in England September 3d, 1831. He was married to Elizabeth HOPKIRK at Lockridge May 15th, 1856. They were the parents of nine children, four of whom are now living -- R. W. STEPHENSON of Libertyville, J. Ralph STEPHENSON of Des Moines, John W. STEPHENSON and Mrs. Oscar BOLTZ in this city. Mr. STEVENSON (sic) was a corporal of Company M, Fourth Iowa cavalry in the Civil war. He was injured while on duty and upon his return home was compelled to submit to an operation by which he lost a leg. He was recorder of Jefferson county for two terms, and was a faithful official. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church since early manhood and he carried its teachings into his daily life. He was a man of the strictest honesty and his integrity was never questioned. As citizen and soldier he did his duty as he saw it. There are many friends who will regret his death and sympathize with the bereaved wife and children. The body was buried in this city Monday, Rev. W. E. Parsons had charge of the religious services, while Geo. Strong post, G. A. R., paid the last sad rites to its dead comrade and brother.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

[Transcriber's note: The G.A.R. is the Grand Army of the Republic, the fore-runner of the American Legion.]

Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.056 at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, with wife Elizabeth who died in 1911.