Brief Life History of Stephen William
When Stephen William Pridgen Sr was born on 13 December 1794, in Bladen, North Carolina, United States, his father, Matthew M Pridgen, was 28 and his mother, Hannah Harriet Anders, was 18. He married Hannah Elizabeth Anders about 1830, in Bladen, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 15 August 1853, at the age of 58, and was buried in Ammon, Bladen, North Carolina, United States.
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Family Time Line
Sources (4)
- Stephen Pridgen, "United States Census, 1850"
- Stephen William Pridgen, "Find A Grave Index"
- James Anders, Elisha J Anders, Stephen Pridgen and wife Hannah of Bladen County- Heirs of Benjamin Ezzel sell to Frederick Ezzell
Spouse and Children
1794–1853 Male
1806–1865 Female
Children (6)
1830– Male
1833–1911 Male
1838– Female
1842–1934 Female
1845– Female
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
1765–1820 Male
1776–1858 Female
Siblings (9)
1794–1853 Male
1797–1851 Male
1799– Male
1801– Male
1801– Female
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1799 · Gold Nuggets Found
Age 5
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 6
1812
Age 18
Name Meaning
English (East Yorkshire): nickname, perhaps from Old French preu(x) Jehan ‘prudent, noble, brave John’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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