Individual Details

Charles E. Stevens

(3 May 1858 - 22 Nov 1912)

On the 1900 U. S. Census of New Haven, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, Charles Stevens appears with his wife Estella and children Elmer and Helen. Charles is a farmer. Charles and Estella have been married 13 years. Estella is the mother of 2 both of whom are currently living. Also in the household is Conrad Koelsch, hired man doing farm labor, age 27, single born in Germany. Conrad marries into the family by marrying Estella's sister Marcia.

The Post & Record, Rochester, Minnesota, Friday, November 29, 1912, Front Page, Col. 7: Douglas Citizen Called By Death. Charles E. Stevens Passed Away at Home at Early Hour. Charles E. Stevens, a man well known and highly respected by his intimate friends, passed away at his home in Douglas this morning at the age of 54 years. Mr. Stevens was born in Syracus, Wis., May 3, 1858 and with his parents he moved to New Haven township, this county in 1861.There he grew to manhood and on March 7th [2nd]1887, he was married to Miss Estella Clason. Two children were born, Elmer Clarance, who resides on the farm near Douglas, and Helen Arzena, who passed away a few years ago. Mr. Stevens was a man who was ever held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the Douglas camp of Modern Woodmen. The funeral was held at the residence near Douglas on Sunday at 1 o'clock, and interment was in the Douglas cemetery.


Events

Birth3 May 1858Wisconsin
Marriage2 Mar 1887Olmsted Co., Minnesota - Estella "Stella" E. Clason
Death22 Nov 1912New Haven, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
BurialCenter Grove Cemetery, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

Families

SpouseEstella "Stella" E. Clason (1867 - 1931)
ChildClarence "Elmer" Stevens (1888 - 1977)
ChildHelen Stevens (1892 - 1902)

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