Harry Percy Stephens (1884-1955)

Harry Percy Stephens was born on October 18, 1884 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.  He was the son of Alonzo Stephens and Elizabeth Lankert.

In 1900, Harry’s family was living in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, where his father worked as a bartender.

Harry married Reba Lydia Millhiser on April 16, 1906 in Wayne County, Indiana.  She was 18 years old and he was 21 years.  Reba was born on January 29, 1888 in Ohio, the daughter of Peter Millhiser and Abigail Lucinda Dine. 

After their marriage, Harry and Reba settled their family in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.  Harry and Reba had two children:

Charles Peter Stephens     born August 24, 1906

James Keith Stephens       born November 23, 1911

In 1910, Harry and Reba were renting a house on Main Street in Richmond.  Harry was employed at a factory in Richmond, where he worked as a core-maker.

Harry registered for the draft for the First World War on September 12, 1918.  He was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and light hair.  He did not serve in the war.

In 1920, Harry and Reba were living on North E Street in Richmond, along with their two sons.

Harry and Reba separated sometime between 1920 and 1927. 

In 1930, Harry was living on Main Street in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, where he continued his work as a core-maker at a foundry.  By 1935, he had moved into the Wayne County Infirmary.

Harry registered for the draft for World War II in 1942.  He listed his sister, Mrs. Tillie Essenessmach, as his next of kin.  He was described as 5’6” tall and 142 lbs, with blue eyes, brown hair, and a dark complexion.  He was also missing two fingers off his left hand.

Harry Percy Stephens died on March 3, 1955 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.  He was buried in the Earlham Cemetery in Richmond.  He was 70 years old at his death.

Notes for Harry Percy Stephens

Birth & Military:  Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 1653173; Draft Board: 1. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.

Residence in 1900:  Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 412; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1240412.  Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Residence in 1910:  Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Ward 2, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: T624_388; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0189; FHL microfilm: 1374401.  Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Residence in 1920:  Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Ward 5, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: T625_474; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 683.  Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Residence in 1930:  Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 638; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 54.0; FHL microfilm: 2340373.  Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.

Residence in 1940:  Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: T627_1108; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 89-5A.  Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Military WWII:  The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Indiana.  Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.

Death:  Ancestry.com. Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.  Original data: Find A Grave. Find A Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi: accessed 25 January 2013.

Notes for Reba Lydia Millhiser

Birth & Death:  Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.

Residence in 1900:  Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 412; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1240412.  Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Marriage to Harry:  Wayne County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1860 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: C- V; Page: 604. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.