William Sandy Stemmons

Brief Life History of William Sandy

When William Sandy Stemmons was born on 20 October 1860, in Sarcoxie, Jasper, Missouri, United States, his father, William Henry Stemmons, was 31 and his mother, Elizabeth Hines, was 29. He married Alma Mae Zimmerman on 26 March 1899, in Jasper, Missouri, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in McDonald Township, Jasper, Missouri, United States in 1900 and Vineyard Township, Lawrence, Missouri, United States for about 10 years. He died on 20 October 1920, in Plew, Lawrence, Missouri, United States, at the age of 60, and was buried in Taylor Cemetery, McDonald Township, Jasper, Missouri, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Sandy Stemmons
1860–1920
Alma Mae Zimmerman
1876–1935
Marriage: 26 March 1899
Charlotte Elizabeth Stemmons
1899–1970
Mabel Stemmons
1901–1987
Alice Stemmons
1902–1982
William Henry Stemmons
1904–2003
Thomas Lee Stemmons
1907–1955
James Robert Stemmons
1910–1977
John Daniel Stemmons
1911–1970
Audrey Josephine Stemmons
1914–1924
Leonard Leo Stemmons
1916–1980

Sources (17)

  • William S Stemmons in household of Lee Stemmons, "United States Census, 1900"
  • W S Stemmous, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
  • William Sandy Stemmons, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

Name Meaning

English: patronymic from Sleeman .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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William Sandy Stemmons A Family Story As told to me, Bill Stemmons, By old Bill, June,2003 In the McCune Brooks hospital just two days prior to Bill’s death. Wm. Sandy used to buy Sorghum mola …

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