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[[Image:StevensDWPortrait.jpg|200px|thumb|right|<center>Daniel Webster Stevens - 1966</center>]]  
 
==Birth==  
 
==Birth==  
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Daniel Webster Stevens  was born ABT MAY 1880 in the Town of Knox, Albany, NY, the son of '''[[Clarence E. Stevens]]''' and  Elizabeth Ellen Quay. His siblings were:<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>
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Daniel Webster Stevens  was born Thursday  November  27, 1884 in the Town of Knox, Albany, NY, the son of '''[[Clarence E. Stevens]]''' and  Elizabeth Ellen Quay. His siblings were:<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>
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*Mary Elizabeth Stevens - Mrs. Mary Adams of Altamont   
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*'''[[Stevens, Mary Elizabeth (B. 1891)|Mary Elizabeth Stevens]]''' married '''[[Adams, Byron C.|Byron C. Adams]]'''   
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*Leola Stevens    
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*Evert (Everett) M. Stevens was the husband of '''[[Smith, Jennie|Jennie Smith]]''' (Daughter of '''[[Andrew Smith]]''') and father of '''[[Stevens, Victor A.|Victor A. Stevens]]''' 
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*Lucius Stevens    
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*'''[[Stevens, Leola|Leola Stevens]]''' married '''[[Batcher, Alfred G.|Alfred G. Batcher]]''', Herman Smith, and Owen Onderdonk 
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*Burton Stevens    
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*'''[[Lucius Stevens]]''' married '''[[Elsass, Pearl Mae|Pearl Mae Elsass]]''' 
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*Ida M. Stevens   
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*Burton Stevens        
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*Minnie Stevens - Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Memphis, Tennessee  
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*Minnie Stevens married Mr. Albert Hunt of Memphis, Tennessee
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*Susan M. Stevens    
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*Susan M. Stevens (1875 - 1884)<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>
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*Franklin Quay Stevens    
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*Franklin Quay Stevens married '''[[Batcher, Grace|Grace E. Batcher]]''' and was father of '''[[Stevens, Blanche|Blanche Stevens]]'''   
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*Albert J. Stevens    
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*Albert J. Stevens (1877 - 1884)<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>   
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*Millard Stevens    
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*'''[[Stevens, Millard|Millard Stevens]]''' married Lula Wagar
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*Evert M. Stevens
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*'''[[Ida M. Stevens]]''' married '''[[Edward Wagoner]]'''
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==Marriage & Children==  
 
==Marriage & Children==  
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Daniel W. Steven married Cora E. Quay (Edna Mae Quay) on February 17, 1909. Their children were:
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'''[[Daniel Webster Stevens]]''' married first Cora E. Quay on February 17, 1909. Their children were:
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*'''[[Margaret Stevens]]'''  
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*'''[[Stevens, Raymond Lloyd|Raymond Stevens]]''' married Emma Daisy Bunzey, the daughter of '''[[Bunzey, Ford F.|Ford Fairlee Bunzey]]''' and '''[[Conklin, Ethel I.|Ethel I. Conklin]]'''.
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*Raymond Stevens
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*'''[[Marshall Stevens]]''' married Jennie Jablonowski
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*'''[[Marshall Stevens]]'''
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*Mildred Stevens Wideman (Mildred Weidman) ( - BEF. 1970)
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*Mildred Wideman (Mildred Weidman)
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*'''[[Virginia M. Stevens|Virginia Clickman]]''' - Mrs. Marshall Clickman
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'''[[Daniel Webster Stevens]]''' married second '''[[Quay, Edna Mae|Edna Mae Quay]]''' on October 1, 1923, a sister of Cora E Quay. Their children were:
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*'''[[Margaret Stevens]]''' (Si)
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*'''[[Virginia M. Stevens|Virginia Clickman]]''' married '''[[Clickman, Marshall J.|Marshall J. Clickman]]'''
  
 
Daniel W. Stevens and Miss Cora E. Quay, both of this place, were married on Wednesday evening, Feb. 17th, (1909) at the M. E. parsonage by Rev. Thos. Reinhart.
 
Daniel W. Stevens and Miss Cora E. Quay, both of this place, were married on Wednesday evening, Feb. 17th, (1909) at the M. E. parsonage by Rev. Thos. Reinhart.
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - February 26, 1909
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - February 26, 1909
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D. W. Stevens and Miss Edna Quay were married on Monday evening (October 1, 1923) by the Rev. W. E. Nasholds. They have the best of wishes of their many friends.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - Friday, October 5, 1923
  
 
==Death==
 
==Death==
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[[File:Grave-Knox-StevensDanielWebster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>[[k:Knox Cemetery|Knox Cemetery]]<br>STEVENS<br>Daniel W. 1884 - 1970<br> Edna Quay His Wife 1894-1974<br>Cora Quay, His Wife 1891 - 1918</center>]]
 
Daniel Webster Stevens died December 19, 1970.
 
Daniel Webster Stevens died December 19, 1970.
  
 
==Obituary==  
 
==Obituary==  
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[[File:19701212StevensDanielWebsterObit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Daniel Webster Stevens Obituary - Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970 </center>]]
 
[[File:19701212StevensDanielWebsterObit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Daniel Webster Stevens Obituary - Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970 </center>]]
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[[File:19701225StevensDWObit.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Daniel Webster Stevens Obituary - [[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 25, 1970</center>]]
  
 
STEVENS—December 19, 1970, Daniel Webster Stevens, Knox, New York, husband of Edna Mae Quay; father of Raymond, Marshall and Margaret Stevens of Knox and Mrs. Marshall Clickmon of Altamont and the late Mildred Weidman; brother of Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Memphis, Tennessee and Mrs. Mary Adams of Altamont. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services from Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Peter Barry, officiating. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be mode to the Knox Reformed Church Building Fund.
 
STEVENS—December 19, 1970, Daniel Webster Stevens, Knox, New York, husband of Edna Mae Quay; father of Raymond, Marshall and Margaret Stevens of Knox and Mrs. Marshall Clickmon of Altamont and the late Mildred Weidman; brother of Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Memphis, Tennessee and Mrs. Mary Adams of Altamont. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services from Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Peter Barry, officiating. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be mode to the Knox Reformed Church Building Fund.
 
:Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970   
 
:Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970   
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'''Daniel W. Stevens'''
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Daniel Webster Stevens, born in the Town of Knox in 1884, died Saturday, December 19. He was one of 12 children born to Clarence and Elizabeth Saddlemire Stevens.
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The early part of Webb's life was spent working at what was then known as the speculating business - buying meat and produce from farmers and peddling it in cities with a horse and wagon. Later he changed to the Model T. Ford, which also served as the "Jitney," carrying Know residents to and from the train station in Altamont.
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In 1931 he purchased what was then the village blacksmith's shop in Knox, remodeling it into a home and opening a gas station where he lived until the time of his death. Many area residents can recall stopping in to have a soda or ice cream, and meeting Webb and friends on the front porch.
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Webb, as he was known to his many friends, was always interested in town politics, and served as a chairman of the Republican Committee of the Town of Knox for 18 years, from the late 1020's through the early 1940's.
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He is survived by his wife Edna Quay Sevens; two sons, Raymond and Marshall; Two daughters, Margaret Stevens and Virginia Clickman; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grand-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. A. P. Hunt of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Byron Adams, Star Route, Altamont, and several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral services were held on Tuesday,m Dec. 22, at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, with the Rev. Peter W. Berry officiating.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 25, 1970
  
 
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 13, 1924
 
:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 13, 1924
  
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MR. AND MRS. Raymond Stevens of Knox have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Patricia Joyce Stevens to Cpl. Paul William. Wigger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wigger of South Berne. Both are graduates of Berne Knox Central High School. Miss Stevens is employed by the State Thruway Authority. Her fiance is serving in the Marine Corps, and expects to be assigned to active duty in Vietnam soon.
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'''Daniel Stevens: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record<ref name="GB">www.GenealogyBank.com</ref>'''<br>
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:Knickerbocker News - September 4, 1968
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Name: Daniel Stevens <br>
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State of Issue: New York <br>
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Fiancee of Mr. Stevens
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Date of Birth: Thursday  November  27, 1884 <br>
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Date of Death: December 1970 <br>
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Mr. and Mrs. John Remmers Jr. of Gallupville have announced the engagement of their daughter, JoAnn Beth, to Raymond Michael Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stevens of Knox.
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Est. Age at Death: 86 years <br>
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Last known residence:<br>
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Miss Remmers, a graduate of Schoharie Central High School, is employed by the New York State Department of Correctional Services.
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City:  Altamont; Thompsons Lake <br>
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County:  Albany <br>
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Mr. Stevens, a graduate of Berne-Knox Central High School, is a mechanic at East Berne Auto Repairs.
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State:  New York <br>
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:Schenectady Gazette - Monday, July 15, 1974
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ZIP Code:  12009 <br>
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Latitude:  42.7090 <br>
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Charlene Peters Bride In Altamont Ceremony
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Longitude: -74.0262 <br>
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Miss Charlene Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winston C. Burt of Altamont, and David Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stevens of Knox, were married March 24 in Lynwood Reformed Church, Altamont. The Rev. Gerard Van Heest performed the ceremony
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Miss Edna Quay is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Quay. {Probably Erwin Quay}
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which was followed by a reception in the Fuller Road Firehall.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - March 26, `9`5
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Miss Mary Ann Moller was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Glennise Harris and Miss Gail Patterson. Wayne LaGrange was best man. Ushers were Robert Stevens and Craig Peters.
 
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After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will live in Altamont.
 
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The bride, a graduate of Guilderland Central High School, is employed by the State Department of Civil Service. Her husband, a graduate of Berne-Knox Central School, is employed by the State Department of Public Works.
 
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:Knickerbocker News - Tuesday, April 10, 1962
 
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Miss Carole Louise Ostrander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva E. Ostrander, Altamont, will be married June 22 to Richard Charles Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Stevens, Knox, in Knox Reformed Church. Miss Ostrander is a graduate of the Berne-Knox High School and is employed by the Mohawk Brush Company. Mr. Stevens, also graduate of Berne-Knox High School, is associated with his father in the milk trucking business.
 
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:Knickerbocker News - Monday, June 16, 1958
 
 
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Image:19660921StevensDWatGarage.jpg|<center>D. W. Stevens at his garage in Knox, September 21, 1966</center>
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Image:1966StevensDWatStation.jpg|<center>D. W. Stevens at his garage in Knox, September 21, 1966</center>
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Image:ES017UncleWebAuntEdnaVirginaiAug1941B.jpg|<center>D. W. Stevens, daughter Virginia Stevens (Marshall Clickman), and wife Edna Mae Quay -1944</center>
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Image:BS013StevensDWandBob.jpg|<center>Daniel Webster Stevens and Robert Stevens, his grandson</center>
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 31 May 2013

Daniel Webster Stevens - 1966

Birth

Daniel Webster Stevens was born Thursday November 27, 1884 in the Town of Knox, Albany, NY, the son of Clarence E. Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Quay. His siblings were:[1]

Education

Occupation

Marriage & Children

Daniel Webster Stevens married first Cora E. Quay on February 17, 1909. Their children were:

Daniel Webster Stevens married second Edna Mae Quay on October 1, 1923, a sister of Cora E Quay. Their children were:

Daniel W. Stevens and Miss Cora E. Quay, both of this place, were married on Wednesday evening, Feb. 17th, (1909) at the M. E. parsonage by Rev. Thos. Reinhart.

Altamont Enterprise - February 26, 1909

D. W. Stevens and Miss Edna Quay were married on Monday evening (October 1, 1923) by the Rev. W. E. Nasholds. They have the best of wishes of their many friends.

Altamont Enterprise - Friday, October 5, 1923

Death

Knox Cemetery
STEVENS
Daniel W. 1884 - 1970
Edna Quay His Wife 1894-1974
Cora Quay, His Wife 1891 - 1918

Daniel Webster Stevens died December 19, 1970.

Obituary

Daniel Webster Stevens Obituary - Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970
Daniel Webster Stevens Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — December 25, 1970

STEVENS—December 19, 1970, Daniel Webster Stevens, Knox, New York, husband of Edna Mae Quay; father of Raymond, Marshall and Margaret Stevens of Knox and Mrs. Marshall Clickmon of Altamont and the late Mildred Weidman; brother of Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Memphis, Tennessee and Mrs. Mary Adams of Altamont. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services from Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Peter Barry, officiating. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be mode to the Knox Reformed Church Building Fund.

Schenectady Gazette - Monday, December 21, 1970

Daniel W. Stevens

Daniel Webster Stevens, born in the Town of Knox in 1884, died Saturday, December 19. He was one of 12 children born to Clarence and Elizabeth Saddlemire Stevens.

The early part of Webb's life was spent working at what was then known as the speculating business - buying meat and produce from farmers and peddling it in cities with a horse and wagon. Later he changed to the Model T. Ford, which also served as the "Jitney," carrying Know residents to and from the train station in Altamont.

In 1931 he purchased what was then the village blacksmith's shop in Knox, remodeling it into a home and opening a gas station where he lived until the time of his death. Many area residents can recall stopping in to have a soda or ice cream, and meeting Webb and friends on the front porch.

Webb, as he was known to his many friends, was always interested in town politics, and served as a chairman of the Republican Committee of the Town of Knox for 18 years, from the late 1020's through the early 1940's.

He is survived by his wife Edna Quay Sevens; two sons, Raymond and Marshall; Two daughters, Margaret Stevens and Virginia Clickman; 14 grandchildren, 12 great grand-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. A. P. Hunt of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Byron Adams, Star Route, Altamont, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday,m Dec. 22, at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, with the Rev. Peter W. Berry officiating.

Altamont Enterprise — December 25, 1970

Additional Media

Card of Thanks
The family of the late Daniel Webster Stevens expresses its sincere gratitude to all their friends, neighbors and relatives for the many acts of kindness shown them in their recent bereavement. Thank you for the lovely cards and flowers, the food and the generous response to the building fund of the Knox Reformed church, to Rev. Peter W. Berry for his prayers and comforting words, and to Porter Bidleman for his competent services.
Mrs. D. W. Stevens
Miss Margaret Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Clickmah

Altamont Enterprise - January 8, 1971

TEN YEARS AGO - (Jan. 26, 1912)
(Knox) Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stevens are rejoicing over the arrival of a son, born on Tuesday. Jan. 23 (1912); also Mr. and Mrs. Millard Quay, a son. on Jan. 2l.

Altamont Enterprise - January 27, 1922

Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens, sons Miner and Albert, daughters Elizabeth and Anna May, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Stevens, daughter Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stevens, daughters Mildred and Virginia, and sons Raymond and Marshall were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stevens at Worcester on Sunday.

Altamont Enterprise - June 13, 1924

Daniel Stevens: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record[2]
Name: Daniel Stevens
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday November 27, 1884
Date of Death: December 1970
Est. Age at Death: 86 years
Last known residence:
City: Altamont; Thompsons Lake
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12009
Latitude: 42.7090
Longitude: -74.0262

Miss Edna Quay is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Quay. {Probably Erwin Quay}

Altamont Enterprise - March 26, `9`5
  • Letter about the 1966 pictures of D. W. Stevens at the gas station
  • Letter about the 1966 pictures of D. W. Stevens at the gas station
  • D. W. Stevens at his garage in Knox, September 21, 1966
  • D. W. Stevens at his garage in Knox, September 21, 1966
  • D. W. Stevens, daughter Virginia Stevens (Marshall Clickman), and wife Edna Mae Quay -1944
  • Mildred Stevens Wideman, daughter of D. W. Stevens
  • Daniel Webster Stevens and Robert Stevens, his grandson
  • Daniel Webster Stevens and Richard Stevens, his grandson

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 www.BerneHistory.com Family Files
  2. ↑ www.GenealogyBank.com
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