Eva Lillie Stevens was born 16 Aug 1869 Montgomery Co, IA and died 10 Sep 1909. She married Edward E. McAllister on 14 Jun 1894 in Red Oak but moved to Roca, Nebraska soon after.

Red Oak Sun, January 19, 1894 Stevens-McAllister "Miss Lillie M. Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erial Stevens, and Mrs. E. E.McAllister, of Roca, Neb., were married on Sunday morning, by Rev. E.W. Bowers. They were given a surprise visit last evening by a large number of friends of the bride, who brought some handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. McAllister leave today for their home at Roca, Neb., bearing with them many good wishes for their happiness and prosperity."

The couple had two daughters, Rose Marie and Sophia. Rose Marie died at age four. By 1900, the couple moved to Berry, Grant Co, OK where Lillie died in 1909 at age 40. She was brought back to Red Oak to be buried.

Lillie (Stevens) McAllister

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