Stevens, Millard

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Birth

Millard Stevens was born 9 JUL 1888 in the Town of Knox, Albany, NY, the son of Clarence E. Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Quay (1 APR 1850 - 17 FEB 1937), the daughter of Albert Quay and Susan M. Coe. His siblings were: [1]

Education

Occupation

Marriage & Children

Millard Stevens married Lula Wagar. His step-son was:

  • Wagar Nichols

Death

Knox Cemetery
Millard Stevens
1888 - 1951
Husband of
Lulu Wagar Stevens

Millard Stevens died July 20, 1951.

Obituary

Millard Stevens News Story - Altamont Enterprise — Friday, July 27, 1951
Millard Stevens Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — Friday, July 27, 1951

Auto Kills Area Man Near Knox Last Friday Morning

An Albany county man was killed early last Friday when he was struck by a car while walking in Knox.

The victim was Millard Stevens, 63, Star Route, Altamont, a laborer employed by the State Highway Department.

The driver of the car, Raymond G. Morrow, who lives at the Berne Hotel, Berne, told Cpl. J. J. Buckley, BCI, and Trooper L. E. Schermerhorn he was blinded by the morning sun and did not see the man until it was too late to avoid striking him.

Mr. Morrow, an employee of the Voorhessville Army Depot, was drving to work at the time of the accident with Jay C. Francis, Star Route, Altamont, a fellow employee.

The driver said Mr. Stevens was walking on the highway in the same direction the car was traveling. The accident occurred near Mr. Stevens' home approximately a mile and a half east of Knox.

The body was taken to Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont.

Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Stevens.

Altamont Enterprise — Friday, July 27, 1951

Millard Stevens was killed last Friday morning when he was struck by an automobile, while on his way to the home of his niece, Mrs. Wallace Quay. He lived only a few minutes after the accident. Dr. D. W. Sweeney attended him. The body was taken to the Fredendall Funeral home, where services were held Monday afternoon. A large number attended the viewing Sunday evening, also the funeral service Monday. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife Lulu, one stepson, Wagar Nichols; brothers, Frank, Lucius, Everett and Webster Stevens; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Tennessee, Mrs. Leola K. Smith of Altamont R. D., Mrs. Ida Wagoner and Mrs. Byron Adams. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Knox cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise — Friday, July 27, 1951

Additional Media

Knox

COMMUNITY NOTES
Mrs. Lulu Stevens of Hudson, Fla, passed away Oct 24. She was the widow of the late Millard Stevens. Her son, Wagner Nichol, survives. Mrs Stevens was a former resident of Knox and Breakabeen.

Altamont Enterprise — Friday, November 7, 1975

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 www.BerneHistory.com Family Files