William Albert "Ab" Stedman

Other Events:

• 1900 Census: 8 Jun 1900, South Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO
• 1910 Census: 19 Apr 1910, Dillon, Phelps Co., MO
• 1920 Census: 23 Jan 1920, South Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO
• 1930 Census: 7 Apr 1930, Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO

Notes:

He took over the homesteaded property after his father's death in 1892.

1900 Census:
South Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, ED 103, sheet 4A
Stedman, Albert    Head W M Feb 1872 28 M 5       MO IL       IL  Farmer
---, Matilda             Wife  W F May 1874 26 M 5 4/4 MO Germ Germ
---, Bertha              Dau   W F Dec 1894  4  S          MO MO     MO
---, Arthur              Son   W M Feb 1897  3  S          MO MO     MO
---, Evalina             Dau   W F Apr  1898 2   S          MO MO     MO
---, Arnold              Son   W M Dec 1899 5/12 S       MO MO     MO
---, Frank           Brother  W M Aug 1877 22  S          MO IL      IL    Farm Laborer
Lesher, Frank   Nephew W M Nov 1875 14 S          MO  MO   MO   Farm Laborer

1910 Census:
Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, ED 64, sheet 2B-3A
Stedman, Wm A     Head M W 41 M1 15       MO IL       IL      Farmer - General Farm
---, Clementine       Wife   F W 35 M1 15 6/5 MO Germ Germ
---, Bertha              Dau    F W 14 S              MO MO     MO
----- sheet 3A -----
---, Lena                Dau    F W 11 S              MO MO     MO
---, William              Son    M W 10 S              MO MO     MO
---, Roy                  Son    M W   7 S              MO MO     MO
---, Frankie             Son    M W   4 S              MO MO     MO
...
Vogt, John             Head  M W 32 M1 12       IL   Germ  Germ Farmer - General Farm
---, Mary                 Wife   F W 28 M1 12 1/1 MO Germ Germ
---, Lydia                 Dau   F W   4  S              MO IL       MO

1920 Census:
South Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, ED 70, sheet 6A-6B
Steadman, Albert    Head  M W 50 M    MO US US  Farmer
----- sheet 6B -----
Steadman, Matilda   Wife   F W 45 M     MO Germ Germ
---, Arnold                Son   M W 20 S     MO MO MO
---, Ray                    Son   M  W 17 S     MO MO MO
---, Frank                  Son  M W  14 S     MO MO MO
---, Herman              Son  M W    8 S     MO MO MO
---, Ethel                    Dau  F W    3 S     MO MO MO

1930 Census:
Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, ED 6, sheet 1A
Stedman, William   Head M W 61 M 27 MO IL    IL  Farmer - General Farm
---, Clemetime M.   Wife  F  W 55 M 21 MO Germany Germany
---, Charles H.       Son   M W 18 S       MO MO MO
---, Martha E.         Dau   F W  13 S      MO MO MO

William married Clementine Matilda Adam 6 Mar 1895, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. Clementine (daughter of Johan Adam and Polly O. [--?--]) was born 19 May 1874, ____, Phelps Co., MO; died 27 May 1961, ____, Phelps Co., MO; was buried Aft 27 May 1961, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO. [Group Sheet]

1. Edith Alberta Bertha Stedman was born 28 Dec 1895, Dry Fork, Phelps Co., MO; died 30 Dec 1966.
2. Arthur Lafayette Stedman was born 9 Feb 1897, ____, ____, MO; died 18 Oct 1900; was buried Aft 18 Oct 1900, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO.
3. Evelane Augusta "Lena" "Evelena" Stedman was born 24 Apr 1898, ____, ____, MO; died 27 Sep 1965.
4. William Arnold Stedman was born 4 Dec 1899, ____, ____, MO; died Unknown.
5. Roy Alvin Stedman was born 20 Dec 1902, ____, ____, MO; died 18 Jan 1920; was buried Aft 18 Jan 1920, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO.
6. Edwin Franklin "Frank" Stedman was born 2 May 1905, ____, ____, MO; died 4 May 1981; was buried Aft 4 May 1981, Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO.
7. Charles Herman Stedman was born 16 Jul 1911, ____, ____, MO; died 9 Mar 1997; was buried Aft 9 Mar 1997, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO.
8. Ethel Martha Stedman was born 24 Dec 1916, ____, ____, MO; died 1 May 1998.

Other Events:

• 1870 Census: Not Located
• 1850 Census: 23 Oct 1850, ____, Macoupin Co., IL
• 1860 Census: 26 Aug 1860, Shipman, Macoupin Co., IL
• Property: 18 May 1865, ____, Phelps Co., MO
• 1880 Census: 3 Jun 1880, Dillon, Phelps Co., MO
• Probate: 1892

Notes:

Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:30:30 -0500
Subject: B.F.'s birthplace
From: Carl Stedman

Hi John,

I found a new piece of info which, for me at least, helps validate the assumption that B.F. is old Ben's son. There was 1830 Greene Co, IL census data which showed old Ben having a son <5, and B.F. was apparently born in 1830 - he was 19 in 1850. Anyway, there is a brother to my grandfather, B.F.'s second son, buried at Peace Lutheran cemetary in Elk Prairie, MO (1880 - 1915); James Edward Stedman (the name of James also caught my eye). I have a copy of his death certificate now and it indicates his father was born in Greene Co, IL - knowing B.F. was born in Greene Co gives strength to the link with old Ben.

I'm going to write for other death certificates which may provide additional information. My only disappointment was that his mother's maiden name and place of birth were not known. Since my grandfather signed this death certificate, I don't think any pertinent info will show up on later certificates, but I'll check.

Also, in case you are not aware of this: MO death certificates have gone online for 1910 - 1955. Jame's was available on line - most are not, but there is only a $1.00 charge for copies.

Hope this finds you well and in good spirit.

Carl
____________________

STEDMAN,BENJAMIN F (married) THOMAS,MARTHA JANE  - MACOUPIN  09/01/1858

Macoupin County (1860)

       Fam.  T R PO  Last  Name First Name      Age S  C  Occ RE PP B LW

       B171  1235  8 8 21  STEADMAN Franklin  30  M  W **2 x100 IL B336
       B171  1235  8 8 21  STEADMAN Martha    19  F  W  x x x    MO B336
______________________

Presumably, all of his children and all but one or two of his son Ab's children were born in the log cabin on the homesteaded property.

1850 Census:
p. 261a
Elizabeth Fleming   40 F                      $1440  IL
David           "         21 M  Carpenter               "
Margaret      "         20 F                                 "
Mary            "         15 F                                  "    school
Ann E.          "         13 F                                  "        "
Catharine     "         10 F                                   "        "
Maria L         "          8 F                                    "       "
John             "          5 M                                   "        "
B F Steadman         19 M  Farmer                     "

She was likely the widow of Edward Fleming based on the 1840 census. This is confirmed but IGI record showing the children were born to Edward Fleming and Elizabeth Seeley. 1840 census suggests that he was born in 1780s. IGI record has Edward Fleming and Elizabeth Seeley marrying on 24 Oct 1826 in Ireland. Yet the 1850 census shows her birth in Illinois.

Edward's brother David is show on same page and he is age 60 and born in Ireland. His wife is also born in Ireland.

There does not seem to be a family connection between the Flemings and B F Steadman.

1860 Census:
Shipman PO - Town 8 Range 8, Macoupin Co., IL, p. 417
Lycurgus Brown   25 M   Farmer   --- $475  MO
Martha        "          20 F                  --- $75    IL
Franklin Steadman 30 M  Farmer    --- $100  IL
Martha       "           19 F                                 MO

BROWN, LYCURGUS
ARMOR, MARTHA
04/07/1858
00003103
MACOUPIN

Property:
Benjamin Franklin Stedman - Homestead
N1/2 NW, sec 35, tsp 37, R 7W
MO4270__.057  
Issued 11-1-1871
Certificate 64, Application 76Homestead Act of May 2, 1862

"do solemnly swear that I am the head of a family and a citizen of the United States; that I have cultivated said land since the 18th of May, 1865, to the present time"
signed May 16,1871

Affidavit Required of Homestead Claimants, Acts of May 20, 1862 and June 21, 1866

"From date of entry up to about two years ago, I was living in a house built within about 16 feet of the line: that being aware of the fact, I then moved my house on my said Homestead where it has since never  moved".

Proof required under Homestead Acts of May 20, 1862 and June 21, 1866.

Have known B.F. Stedman for 5 years, that he is head of a family consisting of a wife and five children… is a citizen of the United States - has cultivated and lived on the land since May 18, 1865; built a house thereon 18 feet x 16 feet; that about two years ago said he moved almost 16 feet so as to be on his said homestead; ploughed, fenced, and cultivated 25 acres, and has made the following improvements:

Built a house16 x 18 feet, stable 16 x 32 feet, smoke house 12 x 14 feet, one shop 16 x 32 feet, corn crib 8 x 14 feet, and an orchard of 100 trees.

Signed May 16, 1871 by James Underwood and Spencer Light

Application No. 76, receipt for $14.00,  May 18, 1865

1880 Census:
Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, ED 124, p. 4 (333B), National Archives Film T9-0709
(family is indexed as Hendman, but is clearly Steadman on census sheet)

Steadman, Benjamin W M 50 Head Md Farmer               IL   IL   IL
---, Nancy J               W F 37 Wife  Md Keeping House  SC SC SC
---, Mary E                 W F 18 Dau   S   At Home             MO IL   IL
---, Charles M.           W M 17 Son  S   Works on Farm   MO IL   IL
---, William A              W M 11 Son  S                              MO IL   IL
---, Alace A.               W F   9 Dau  S                              MO IL   IL
---, Hugh W                W M   7 Son  S                              MO IL   IL
---, Sarah C                W F   5 Dau  S                              MO IL   IL
---, Benjamin F            W M  3 Son  S                              MO IL   IL
---, James E     W M 3/12 Feb Son  S                              MO IL   IL

Benjamin married Martha Jane Thomas 1 Sep 1858, ____, Macoupin Co., IL. Martha (daughter of Charles L. Thomas and Milberry Winters) was born Abt 1841, ____, ____, MO; died 1873, ____, ____, MO; was buried Aft 1873, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
STEDMAN, BENJAMIN F
THOMAS, MARTHA JANE                 
09/01/1858
00003182
MACOUPIN

In the official record of the marriage, Martha's father, Charles L Thomas signed his permission for her to marry at 17 years of age. The census seem to indicate that the Thomas family arrived in MO around 1839 (Mary M born in Missouri and was 11. This is apparently why Benjamin Franklin went to Missouri, early 1860s.

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: Between 1770 and 1780
• Residence: 1814, ____, Madison Co., IL
• Census: 1818, ____, Madison Co., IL
• 1820 Census: 1820, Alton, Madison Co., IL
• 1830 Census: 1830, ____, Greene Co., IL
• Residence: 1836; ____, Macoupin Co., IL
• Tax List: 1840, ____, Macoupin Co., IL
• 1850 Census: 17 Oct 1850, ____, Van Zandt Co., TX

Notes:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/history/shipman.htm

History of Shipman Macoupin County IL
by Jim Frank

(Jim had presented his History of Shipman at a Macoupin County Historical Society meeting.)

History of Shipman

The first settler to settle near Shipman was David Coop and his family who settled near Coop's Creek east of Shipman in 1815. After residing there a few years, the family moved to Coop's Mound east of Carlinville. In 1818, Thomas Smith settled near Shipman, but soon moved and settled in Chesterfield Township.

Government land was offered for $1.25 an acre. The first land around Shipman purchased and entered was by Benjamin Steidman, a former resident of Edwardsville. He settled in 1831 one mile west and one mile north of Shipman. He found the land very fertile and capable of growing enormous crops. The level country was covered with prairie grass, often reaching the height of four or more feet, while the rough and hilly country was covered with timber.

During 1836, a railroad was surveyed from Springfield to Alton following somewhat the same route of the present railroad right of way. New families were arriving and constantly settling. George Randle purchased from Dorsey and surveyed a twenty acre site along the proposed railroad right of way and platted a village a mile north of Shipman which he named Brooklyn. This plat advertisement appeared in the May 25, 1836 issue of the Alton Telegraph newspaper - "Public sale of lots on Saturday, June 25th, 1836. The Town of Brooklyn is situated on Section 24 in the County of Macoupin directly on the surveyed route of the comtemplated railroad from Alton to Springfield. The town located in the healthy part of the county, is a high and rolling prairie immediately south of Coop's Creek, and is in the vicinity of large quantities of good coal, limestone, and freestone. It is 15 miles from Carlinville, 18 miles from Alton, about 28 miles from Grafton, and 20 miles from Hillsboro, being in a straight line between the two last mentioned places. The land in the vicinity is of the first quality and settling rapidly with enterprising farmers, it is well supplied with timber. The advantages which this town promises in regards to the richness of the soil, being situated so near Alton, it will readily be perceived, must be a place of worthy the attentions of capitalists, merchants, mechanics, and manufactures. Liberal donations will be made of sites and town lots by the proprietors for the erection of churches and a seminary. Any persons wishing to purchase lots in the above town will please apply to the proprietors living in Carlinville or Mr. Arnold or Mr. Steadman living in the town. Good and indisputable titles will be made to purchasers. There will be a public sale of lots on the premises on Saturday the 25th day of June. Geo. D. Randle, Wm. Miller, Bela White, Proprietors."
____________________________

Land Transactions

Name spelling   Residence   Cty of Purchase Date    acres/# of purchases/price
Steadman        Madison         Madison             1814        (160 - 155 - 160 @$2)
Steadman        Madison         Greene               1826       (95 @ 1.25)
Stedman          Greene          Greene               1832        (94 @ 1.25)
Stedman          Greene          Macoupin            1835        (80 - 40 - 80 @ 1.25)
Stedman          Macoupin       Macoupin            1836        (80 - 80 - 80 @1.25)

Birth:
1850 census says Harfard County, Pennsylvania. I suspect that he was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near the border with Harford County, Maryland. Each county had significant Quaker populations.

Census:
There were two males 21 or over and 7 other people in his household.

1820 Census:
p. 121
321120-11210-0006

1830 Census:
p. 40
101 100 010 0000 - 111 001 000 0000

Tax List:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/1840tax/05958.jpg

Steadman, Benj
Steadman, J. M.

There is a Benjamin Steadman and a J.M. Steadman on the Macoupin County tax tolls of 1840.  Strong circumstantial evidence suggests that this is Ben and his son James, but no absolutely firm evidence is available.

1850 Census:
____, Van Zandt Co., TX, p. 225, as Benjamin Stidman, age 74, b. Harfard? Co., PA

Benjamin married Margaret "Peggy" Gillham 13 Oct 1814, ____, Madison Co., IL. Margaret was born Between 1790 and 1794, ____, ____, NC; died Bef 1850. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1850 Census: 7 Sep 1850, ____, Pulaski Co., MO
• 1860 Census: Jun 1860, Avory, Phelps Co., MO
• 1870 Census: 15 Jul 1870, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO

Notes:

Charles L Thomas gave land for a school in Phelps County, MO in 1870 and probably gave the land for the Thomas Cemetery in Phelps County where Benjamin  Franklin, Martha, Charles  L., and Milberry are buried. William Albert Stedman, B.F.'s  son is buried there also as are other Stedmans.

1850 Census:
District 72, Pulaski Co., MO, p. 77a
Charles L Thomas   39 M Farmer   SC  can't read/write
Milbary       "             35 F                TN      "
Peggy ann     "         17 F                MO
Angalin       "            15 F                 IL
Mary M        "            11 F                MO
Martha J     "               9 F                MO
Hugh L       "               5 M                IL
William A     "              2 M                IL

1860 Census:
Avory PO - Green Twp., Phelps Co., MO, p. 62
C. L. Thomas  50 M Farmer   $2000 $700  South Carolina
M        "           45 F                                      Tenn
M M    "           21 F                                       MO
H. L.   "           16 M                                       IL            school
M. A.  "           12 M                                       IL              "
H. M.    "           8 F                                        IL               "
M. C.   "            5 F                                        MO           
S. A.   "            1 F                                        MO
J. D. Zuly         21 M Farm Hand                    IL

1870 Census:
Rolla PO - Rolla Twp., Phelps Co., MO, p. 703
Thomas, Chas    60 M W Farmer  $1920 $1179  SC      citizen
---, Millberry        56 F W  Keeping House           Tenn
---, Harriet M       18 F W                                      IL        school
---, Missouri        15 F W                                      MO           "
---, Sarah R         11 F W                                        "             "
Snafferer, John   22 M W  Works  on Farm            "      can't read/write citizen
Thomas, Hugh L  25 M W  Farmer  $1500 $250  IL                                      "
---, Martha E        24 F W Keeping House            IL
---, Andrew M       2 M W                                    MO
Miller, Isaac          16 M W Works on Farm          TN

Charles married Milberry Winters 19 Apr 1832, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL. Milberry was born Abt 1815, ____, ____, TN; died 3 Sep 1871, ____, Phelps Co., MO; was buried Aft 3 Sep 1871, Thomas Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Milberry is likely a daughter of Moses Winters. He was shown on the 1830 census of St. Clair County, Illinois. Also in St. Clair in 1830 was an Aaron (Aron) Winters who was living near a number of Thomas families.

1830 census - St. Clair county, p. 144
Mosis Winters   011 010 010 0000 - 001 110 100 0000

Other Winters who married in St. Clair county:
WINTERS, HENRY                       GRIEBEL, THERESIA                    05/28/1839    /          474 ST. CLAIR                 
WINTERS, JOHN                        MILLER, SALLY                        08/22/1815   B/  21 PER COLL ST. CLAIR          
WINTERS, JOSHUA                      MIDDLECOFF, ELIZABETH                09/27/1832    /          316 ST. CLAIR

Notes:

Married:
THOMAS, CHARLES L
WINTERS, MILBERRY
04/19/1832
278
ST. CLAIR