Bryant/Williams/Cooley/Stephens Genealogy: From Henry Stephens to Martha Stephens

14th Generation: Thomas Stephens

• Thomas was born in 1558 in Gloucestershire, England.
• He married Elizabeth Stone in April 24, 1583 in London. They had six children together: Edward, John, Anne, Nathaniel, Mary, and Nicholas.
• Thomas was Lord of Little Sodbury and Lypiatt. He was a minster in parliament.
• Thomas died in 1613 (55 years old) in Gloucestershire, England.

14th Generation: Elizabeth Stone

• Elizabeth was born in 1562 in London, England.
• She married Thomas in April 24, 1583 in London. They had six children together:
  • Edward (1584-?) Married Anne Crewe
  • John (1585-1634) Married Grace Brown
  • Anne (1587-?) Married Samuel Codrington
  • Nathaniel (1592-1643) Married Elizabeth Tyringham
  • Mary (1602-?) Married Thomas Shelley
  • Nicholas (who we are descended from) (1610-1670)
• Elizabeth had several children born after 1602 that died after birth.
• Elizabeth died in September 15, 1616, (54 years old) in Rusper, West Sussex, England.