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     George Stephenson was born in 1853. He was the son of Marvin Stephenson and Lucina Elvira Hanchett. George Stephenson was listed as Marvin Stephenson's son on the Census of 4 July 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ George Stephenson was listed as Marvin Stephenson's son on the Census of 6 July 1870 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.²

     Erastus K Stephenson was born in 1854. He was the son of Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner. Erastus K Stephenson was listed as Chloe Warner's son on the Census of 9 June 1860 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ Erastus K Stephenson was listed as Patrick Cluen's step son on the Census of 25 July 1870 in Pierceton, Indiana, USA.² Erastus K Stephenson was listed as Stephan Sweet's brother-in-law on the Census of 11 June 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.³ On Friday, 5 November 1880 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA, Erastus K Stephenson married Linna S. Snook.⁴ On 20 April 1910 the Census listed Erastus K Stephenson as the head of a family in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Erastus is a fireman, she is a cook in a restaurant. They have had one child but that child is not living at the time of the census.⁵

     Ione Stephenson was born in 1854 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Stephenson and Helen E. Starks. Ione Stephenson was listed as Stukely Starks's granddaughter on the Census of 4 June 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ Circa 1874, Ione Stephenson married John William Adams.

      Elizabeth Theno was also known as Lucy Theno. She was born on 16 January 1854 in Rammeldange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg. She was the daughter of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. Elizabeth Theno was found on the passenger list with Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff on 18 September 1854 in Ship Wm B Travis, Le Havre, France; New York. Her brother, John, and his family, are listed on the same voyage.¹ Elizabeth Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's daughter on the Census of 24 August 1870 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.²

     Cora Lucretia Ann Couch was born in March 1854. She was the daughter of Pleasant Henry Couch and Ann Rebecca Morris. On Sunday, 30 November 1873, at age 19, Cora Lucretia Ann Couch married Daniel Webster McLain, son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Cora Lucretia Ann Couch was listed as Daniel Webster McLain's wife on the Census of 9 June 1880 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA. Daniel is a brickmaker..¹ Cora Lucretia Ann Couch was listed as Daniel Webster McLain's wife on the Census of 4 June 1900 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA. They have had 8 children of whom 5 are still living..² Cora Lucretia Ann Couch was listed as Daniel Webster McLain's wife on the Census of 1 May 1910 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA.³ On 3 January 1920 the Census listed Cora Lucretia Ann Couch as the head of a family in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA. Cora is listed as a widow.⁴ She died on 2 May 1931 at age 77.⁵

      Emil Mathias Ernsdorff was also known as Franz Emil Ernsdorff. He was born on 14 September 1854. 1870 census states that Emil was born "at sea."¹ He was the son of John Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet. Emil Mathias Ernsdorff was found on the passenger list with John Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet on 18 September 1854 in Ship Wm B Travis, Le Havre, France; New York. Note that in the confusion of this trip, the 3 day old Emil is listed as 3 month old Jean, Frances is listed as Catherine and Peter, age 4, is not listed at all.² Emil Mathias Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 5 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.³ Emil Mathias Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 7 July 1870 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.⁴ On Wednesday, 10 October 1877 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, at age 23, Emil Mathias Ernsdorff married Margrit Gilles, age 20, daughter of Nicolas Gilles and Elizabeth (?) Stoltz.¹ On 1 June 1880 the Census listed Emil Mathias Ernsdorff as the head of a family in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.⁵ On 5 June 1900 the Census listed Emil Mathias Ernsdorff as the head of a family in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.⁶ On 3 May 1910 the Census listed Emil Mathias Ernsdorff as the head of a family in Hopdale, Washington, USA. Emil is a fruit farmer.⁷ He died on 5 April 1923 in Yakima, Washington, USA at age 68.¹

      Wallace McClain was also known as Cornwallace McClain. He was born on 16 September 1854 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ He was the son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Wallace McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's son on the Census of 15 January 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.² Wallace McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's son on the Census of 22 June 1870 in Lancaster, Missouri, USA.³ Wallace McClain appears on the census of 9 June 1880 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA; Wallace McClain, 26, a laborer, born in Missouri. Boarding with John and Mary Frank.⁴ Circa 1882, Wallace McClain married Cora (?). In 1889 in Baker City, Oregon, USA, Wallace McClain married Eva Robertson.⁵ On 1 June 1900 the Census listed Wallace McClain as the head of a family in Burns City, Oregon, USA. C.W. McClain is a horse dealer. He has had 7 children, of whom 6 are living. CW and Eva have been married 10 years.⁶ On 15 April 1910 the Census listed Wallace McClain as the head of a family in Portland, Oregon, USA. Wallace's occupation is given as proprietor, sales stable horses..⁵ He died on 23 August 1914 in Newberg, Oregon, USA at age 59.⁷
Biography: This well-known and representative business man and patriotic citizen of Harney county is one of the firm of McClain & Biggs, liverymen and dealers in horses and mules in Burns, where their stables are, being also owners of a fine stock ranch. Our subject was born in Scotland county, Missouri, on September 16, 1854, being the son of Martin and Sarah (Childers) McClain. The father was in the Confederate army and in the battle of Pea Ridge lost his right arm. He served under Price. In 1866 the family removed to Schuyler county and our subject was educated in these two localities and he remained with his parents until 1875, when he went to Waterloo, Iowa, and took up the grocery business. In 1877 he went to Elk City, Kansas, and the next year he came to San Francisco, and thence by steamer, George M. Elder, to Portland and soon he was in Linn county. He was engaged in a flouring mill until 1881 and then came to Summerville, Union county, and freighted from Umatilla to Idaho. It was 1883 when he came to the Silvies valley, engaging with Lux & Miller, stockmen. He took a train of twenty-one cars of cattle to Chicago and another to Omaha and was foreman of the company until he met with an accident of falling under a wagon, which unfitted him for the arduous labors of a stock foreman. This was 1886, and he went into business in Drewsey and in 1889 Mr. McClain married Mrs. Eva (Robertson) Whittle and then moved to Umatilla county. He took up the business of making and selling ties, took land, operated a store and butcher shop, also ran a butcher shop in Pasco, Washington, continuing in these lines until 1897, when he sold out and came to Burns. He opened a hotel and livery stable and in 1900 he sold the hotel and entered into partnership with John W. Biggs, and they are now handling a general horse and mule market in addition to their livery business. They handle more stock than any company in the county and are leaders in their line. They own fine stables and a full quota of rigs and good stock.
Fraternally Mr. McClain is affiliated with the W. of W., being council commander of Harney Valley Camp, No. 381, in Burns. Mr. and Mrs. McClain have one child, Harry Goulden. It is of note that Mr. McClain was special deputy sheriff under W. J. Furnish in Umatilla county and was one of twelve invited to see the hanging of a noted criminal, "Zoon," in Pendleton. Mr. McClain is well known throughout the county and is respected by all and stands high both in business circles and in the social realm.¹

     Martin Prasch was born in November 1854 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA. He was the son of T Jacob Prasch and Catherine Keiling. On Tuesday, 11 September 1877 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA, at age 22, Martin Prasch married Elizabeth Kass, age 19, daughter of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich.¹ On 26 June 1900 the Census listed Martin Prasch as the head of a family in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA. 10 children of whom 9 are living. Martin is a druggist.. He died before 1910 in Hopdale, Washington, USA.

     Fritz Hallert was born circa 1855. In 1887 in Yelm, Washington, USA, Fritz Hallert married Mary Reichel, daughter of Lewis Reichel Sr and Elisabeth Schmidt.

     Ella Stephenson was born in 1855. She was the daughter of Marvin Stephenson and Lucina Elvira Hanchett. Ella Stephenson was listed as Marvin Stephenson's daughter on the Census of 4 July 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ Ella Stephenson was listed as Marvin Stephenson's daughter on the Census of 6 July 1870 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.²

     Leander Todd was born in 1855. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Todd and Julia Ann Bowman. Leander Todd was listed as Benjamin Franklin Todd's son on the Census of 16 August 1860.¹ Leander Todd was listed as Benjamin Franklin Todd's son on the Census of 7 July 1870 in Green Castle Township, Iowa, USA.²

     Alexander M Pryor was born on 27 January 1855. He was the son of Charlotte (?). On Sunday, 1 August 1880 in Lancaster, Missouri, USA, at age 25, Alexander M Pryor married Milly C McClain, age 19, daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. On 19 January 1920 the Census listed Alexander M Pryor as the head of a family in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA.¹ He died on 21 July 1923 in Harrisburg, Oregon, USA at age 68.²

     James Henry McGee was born in March 1855. In 1878, James Henry McGee married Evaline McClain, daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. On 23 June 1880 the Census listed James Henry McGee as the head of a family in Elm Township, Missouri, USA. James H. McGee 25 and his wife, Eva 22 are living with their daughter Silvy Rene born Oct 1879..¹ On 8 June 1900 the Census listed James Henry McGee as the head of a family in Medicine Township, Missouri, USA. James H. McGee 45 and his wife Rebecca E. 42 are living with their children: Fred P. 19, William F. 16, Ira C. 13, Henry E. 8, Geneva B. 5. Also living with them is Rebecca's mother, Sarah A. McClain 74. They have had 7 children of whom 5 are still living.²

     Sarah Amanda McGee was born on 22 July 1855. On Sunday, 1 February 1874 in Castor, Missouri, USA, at age 18, Sarah Amanda McGee married Andrew J Bess, age 28.¹ Sarah Amanda McGee was listed as Andrew J Bess's wife on the Census of 16 May 1910 in Fruit Valley, Washington, USA. Sarah Amanda McGee died on 2 November 1940 in White Salmon, Washington, USA at age 85.

     Frances McClain was born in 1856 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Frances McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 15 January 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Frances McClain died before 1870 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.

     Jacob Kass was born in 1856 in Paris, Wisconsin, USA. He was the son of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich. Jacob Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's son on the Census of 14 July 1860 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.¹ Jacob Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's son on the Census of 7 June 1870 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.² Jacob Kass appears on the census of 1880 in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, USA; Jacob Kass, 23, born in Wisconsin, is a clerk in a store in Deadwood. In 1890, Jacob Kass married Catherine (?). On 7 June 1900 the Census listed Jacob Kass as the head of a family in Chadron, Nebraska, USA. He was an heir in the will of Matthias Kass on 30 March 1901 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Jacob Kass was an heir in the will of Eva Mich on 12 February 1907 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. In 1910 the Census listed Jacob Kass as the head of a family in Chadron, Nebraska, USA.

     Izett Stephenson was born in 1856 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Stephenson and Helen E. Starks. Izett Stephenson was listed as Stukely Starks's granddaughter on the Census of 4 June 1860 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA.¹ In 1874, Izett Stephenson married James Henry Spurlock.

     Emily Hibbard was born in 1856 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA. She was the daughter of Jonas V. Hibbard and Margaret Stephenson. Emily Hibbard was listed as Jonas V. Hibbard's daughter on the Census of 4 June 1870 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA.

     Anna Theno was born on 5 March 1856 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. Ozaukee County Registration of Births 1852 - 1907. LDS film 1305140. She was the daughter of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. Anna Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's daughter on the Census of 6 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. Anna Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's daughter on the Census of 24 August 1870 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.¹

      Frank Stephenson was also known as Hiram Frank Stephenson. He was born in 1857 in Brunswick Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Solomen Stephenson and Laura (?). Frank Stephenson was listed as Solomen Stephenson's son on the Census of 18 June 1860 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.¹ Frank Stephenson was listed as Solomen Stephenson's son on the Census of 28 September 1870 in Otto Township, Michigan, USA.² Frank Stephenson was listed as Solomen Stephenson's son on the Census of 15 June 1880 in Otto Township, Michigan, USA.³

     Charles Hibbard was born in 1857 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Jonas V. Hibbard and Margaret Stephenson. Charles Hibbard was listed as Jonas V. Hibbard's son on the Census of 4 June 1870 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA. In 1879 in Sturgis, Michigan, USA, Charles Hibbard married Julia (?). In 1880 the Census listed Charles Hibbard as the head of a family in Sturgis, Michigan, USA.

     Julia Frances Todd was born in 1857. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Todd and Julia Ann Bowman. Julia Frances Todd was listed as Benjamin Franklin Todd's daughter on the Census of 16 August 1860.¹ Julia Frances Todd was listed as Benjamin Franklin Todd's daughter on the Census of 7 July 1870 in Green Castle Township, Iowa, USA.²

     Frank Dudley Stephenson A shoemaker. He was born on 8 January 1857.¹ He was the son of Lothrup Anson Stephenson and Chloe Warner. Frank Dudley Stephenson was listed as Chloe Warner's son on the Census of 9 June 1860 in White Pigeon, Michigan, USA.² Frank Dudley Stephenson was listed as Patrick Cluen's step son on the Census of 25 July 1870 in Pierceton, Indiana, USA.³ Frank Dudley Stephenson was an heir in the will of Chloe Warner before 1874; Guardenship report for Chloe M. Cluen, book 6, page 151. Guardianship Reports were required to be filed by the guardian with the judge of the circuit court on a regular basis. Guardianships were maintained for children of a deceased parent. Frank Dudley Stephenson appears on the census of 1880 in Pierceton, Indiana, USA; Frank Stephenson, a shoemaker, is living with the Vanunner family. W.H. Vanunner is a shoemaker. Film T90290, page 149D.⁴ On Wednesday, 3 September 1884 in Lancaster, Missouri, USA, at age 27, Frank Dudley Stephenson married Julia Francis McClain, age 16, daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress.⁵ Frank Dudley Stephenson and Julia Francis McClain had 8 children. Most of the children were born in Lewis, Washington, USA. On 18 June 1900 the Census listed Frank Dudley Stephenson as the head of a family. Frank is a shoemaker. The family came to Washington about 1890. They have had 6 children of whom 4 are still living.⁶ On 24 April 1910 the Census listed Frank Dudley Stephenson as the head of a family. Frank is a shoemaker, Goldie is a teacher. Frank and Julie have been married 25 years, have had 8 children of whom 5 are still living..⁷ On 3 January 1920 the Census listed Frank Dudley Stephenson as the head of a family in Centralia, Washington, USA.⁸ He died on 26 August 1924 in Centralia, Washington, USA at age 67.¹

     Eva Robertson was born in February 1857. Date from 1900 census. She married (?) Whittle circa 1870. In 1889 in Baker City, Oregon, USA, Eva Robertson married Wallace McClain, son of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress.¹ Eva Robertson was listed as Wallace McClain's wife on the Census of 1 June 1900 in Burns City, Oregon, USA. C.W. McClain is a horse dealer. He has had 7 children, of whom 6 are living. CW and Eva have been married 10 years.² Eva Robertson was listed as Wallace McClain's wife on the Census of 15 April 1910 in Portland, Oregon, USA. Wallace's occupation is given as proprietor, sales stable horses..¹

     Michael Ernsdorff was born on 7 September 1857 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.¹ He was the son of John Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet. Michael Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 5 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.² Michael Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 7 July 1870 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.³ Michael Ernsdorff was listed as John Ernsdorff's son on the Census of 4 June 1880 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.⁴ On Tuesday, 14 June 1881 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA, at age 23, Michael Ernsdorff married Mary Kass, age 21, daughter of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich.⁵ On 2 June 1900 the Census listed Michael Ernsdorff as the head of a family in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.⁶ He died before 1910 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA. Mary is a widow in 1910.

     Margrit Gilles was born on 14 September 1857 in Schuttrange, Luxembourg-Campagne, Luxemburg.¹ She was the daughter of Nicolas Gilles and Elizabeth (?) Stoltz. On Wednesday, 10 October 1877 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, at age 20, Margrit Gilles married Emil Mathias Ernsdorff, age 23, son of John Ernsdorff and Elizabeth Therese Huguet.¹ Margrit Gilles was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's wife on the Census of 1 June 1880 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.² Margrit Gilles was listed as Emil Mathias Ernsdorff's wife on the Census of 5 June 1900 in Julien Township, Iowa, USA.³ Margrit Gilles died on 24 May 1930 in Yakima, Washington, USA at age 72.¹

     Elizabeth Kass was born in November 1857 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Matthias Kass and Eva Mich. Elizabeth Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's daughter on the Census of 14 July 1860 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.¹ Elizabeth Kass was listed as Matthias Kass's daughter on the Census of 7 June 1870 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.² On Tuesday, 11 September 1877 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA, at age 19, Elizabeth Kass married Martin Prasch, age 22, son of T Jacob Prasch and Catherine Keiling.³ Elizabeth Kass was listed as Martin Prasch's wife on the Census of 26 June 1900 in Burlington, Wisconsin, USA. 10 children of whom 9 are living. Martin is a druggist.. Elizabeth Kass was an heir in the will of Matthias Kass on 30 March 1901 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. Elizabeth Kass was an heir in the will of Eva Mich on 12 February 1907 in East Dubuque, Illinois, USA. On 2 May 1910 the Census listed Elizabeth Kass as the head of a family in Hopdale, Washington, USA. Elizabeth, a widow, is a farmer. She has had 10 children of whom 6 are living.⁴

      Evaline McClain was also known as Rebecca Evaline McGee. She was born on 13 November 1857 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA. She was the daughter of William Martin McClain and Sarah Ann Childress. Evaline McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 15 January 1860 in Jefferson Township, Missouri, USA.¹ Evaline McClain was listed as William Martin McClain's daughter on the Census of 22 June 1870 in Lancaster, Missouri, USA.² In 1878, Evaline McClain married James Henry McGee. Evaline McClain was listed as James Henry McGee's wife on the Census of 23 June 1880 in Elm Township, Missouri, USA. James H. McGee 25 and his wife, Eva 22 are living with their daughter Silvy Rene born Oct 1879..³ Evaline McClain was listed as James Henry McGee's wife on the Census of 8 June 1900 in Medicine Township, Missouri, USA. James H. McGee 45 and his wife Rebecca E. 42 are living with their children: Fred P. 19, William F. 16, Ira C. 13, Henry E. 8, Geneva B. 5. Also living with them is Rebecca's mother, Sarah A. McClain 74. They have had 7 children of whom 5 are still living.⁴ Evaline McClain died on 19 September 1924 in Warm Springs, Montana, USA at age 66.

     Matthias Kass was born in 1858 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Nicholas Kass and Elizabeth Mich. Matthias Kass died before 1870 in Dunleith, Illinois, USA.

     John B. Emil Theno was born in 1858 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. He was the son of Mathias Theno and Margaretha Ernsdorff. John B. Emil Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's son on the Census of 6 June 1860 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. John B. Emil Theno was listed as Mathias Theno's son on the Census of 24 August 1870 in Mosalem Township, Iowa, USA.¹