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Phineas Stephens was born December 30, 1705 in Connecticutt and was oneof the first Stephens to migrate to North Carolina. The earliest daterecorded of Phineas Stephens is in Onslow County, North Carolina. It isbelieved that Benjamin, Andrew, and Phineas Stephens, brothers, leftConnecticutt in the early 1700's and migrated to Onslow County, NorthCarolina. The records of Canaan, Connecticutt reveal that Benjamin was"admitted" as a resident in 1743. This would indicate that he had leftand returned. Andrew Stephens gave Power of Attorney to John Huggins in1734 in Onslow County, North Carolina. The transaction was recognized by Benjamin. More evidence of theirpresence in North Carolina in 1734. Elizabeth Eason, wife of Benjamin wasborn in North Carolina. The Patent Book 5, of North Carolina June 17, 1736. Phenease Stephens--400 acres in Onslow County on Bear Sound, joiningLee's corner, the Sound side and a Gut coming out of Greens (Queens)Creek opposite to Hanton's. Phineas was 31 years old when he took up this land patent. Onslow County, Deed Book A, (1734- ? ), pg. 9 About 1737 1) Deed from Phineas Stephens to Joseph Howard 2) Peter Morrisett vrs. Samuel Tuson. Jurors were: Jonathon Williams,Jonathon Taylor, William Marchmant, Richard Lawson, Francis Clark, EdwardSmelage, Phineas Stephens, Jacob Lewis, Jonathon Reynolds, Joseph Howard,Ebenezar Holms, Jonathon Todd. Page 10 3) Phineas Stephens deeds to Joseph Howard for 60 pounds, 500 acres onBear or Deep Creek which was granted to said Stephens, June 17, 1736. On April 20, 1745--Phineas Stephens was granted another patent. Patent Book 5-3732, pg. 413 250 acres in Onslow County near Bear Inlet, joining Stanton's line, Lee'sline, a branch, and a Marsh. Onslow County, Deed Book ? October 1, 1746 (Tuesday) A Bill of Sale from John Richardson to Phineas Stephens for sundriesproved by the oath of John Spooner ordered to be recorded. Onslow County, Deed Book ? October 1st Tuesday, 1748 Phineas Stephens appealing from the judgement of Edward Ward, esq. in awarrant brought against him by Thomas Perry. The jury returns theirverdict thus: We of the jury find for the appealee, the Justices verdictaffirmed: Jury sworn: Joseph Sturgess, John Cooper, Phillip Aman, DennisAman, George Brock, Charles Stout, Soloman Grant, John Simpson, RichardPitts, Theophilous Williams, John Norman, James Burns. Onslow County, Deed Book C, (1747- ), pg. 27 March 13, 1748/49---Joseph Howard of St. John Parish, Onslow County.,gave his son John Howard of same place, bachelor, all land in said Parishwhich was patented by Phineas Stephens on Bear or Deep Creek; 250 acres.Tests: Matt Brinson, Robert Nixson. Onslow County, Deed Book E, (1750-1760), pg. 6 November 26, 1754---Phineas Stephens to Benjamin Owens for 10 pounds 100acres being part of 400 acres granted to me, June 17, 1736, on Bear Inletalong Stanton's line to the Sound. Tests: Elisha Hunter, Joseph Hunter. Onslow County, 1754---List of Capt. Stephen Lee's Company on White OakRiver of Col. John Starkey's Regiment names Phineas Stephens, BenjaminStephens, and Richard Stephens. Benjamin and Richard are thought to besons of Phineas. Onslow County, Deed Book F, (1760-1768), pg. 59 March 8, 1763---Phineas Stephens to Seth Robins for 12 pounds, 100 acreson Sound, on Owens line, which was taken up by Phineas Stephens, June 17,1736. Tests: James Burns, Sr., James Burns, Jr. Onslow County, Deed Book I, (1769-1774), pg. 26 September 8, 1770---Phineas Stephens and Tamzon Stephens to John Rose for10 pounds the land and plantation whereon he then lived. Tests: LisanusBurns, Urian Hosmer. Onslow County, Deed Book ? October 9, 1770 A deed from Phineas Stephens to John Rose for 200 acres of land proved byUriah Hosmer and ordered to be registered. Onslow County, Deed Book J, (1774-1779), pg. 79 October 26, 1770--- Francis Burns to William Hall for 12 pounds 100 acresbetween Bear and Queens Creeks, taken by Francis Burns at PhineasStephens', Lott Wickers lines, Westbrook's line. Tests. William Morgan,Stanton Spooner, Susanna Spooner. Onslow County, Deed Book V, (1800- ?), pg. 46 July 16, 1799---Johnson Hall, Cooper, to Joseph Melton of Jones County,North Carolina for 50 pounds, 100 acres, part of a tract taken up byFrancis Burns between Bear Inlet and Queens Creek opposite Bear Inlet onPhineas Stephens line, Lott Wickers line, Westbrooks line. Tests: JesseSanders, Isaac Sanders The death date of Phineas Stephens is unknown and if Phineas was livingat the time of this record he was 94 years old. This record could haveused the term " Phineas Stephens line" as a description for recording. More About PHINEAS STEPHENS: Fact 1: Marriage information came from FTM, Vol. 15, Tree # 0582 Fact 2: Marriage date came from LDS files ------William Lackey Stephens;http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/t/e/William-Lackey--Stephens/index.html
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