10th Generation: William Stephens
- William was born in 1692 in Bristol, Massachusetts.
- He married Penalope Smith in 1710 in North Carolina. They had six children together: William, Joseph, Martha, James, Edward, and Mary.
- William died in 1751 (59 years old) in Beaufort, North Carolina.
10th Generation: Penalope Smith
- Penalope was born in 1692 in Stanley, North Carolina.
- She married William in 1710, and they had six children together:
- William (1711-1781) He was a general in the Revolutionary war. He died on a British prison ship.
- Joseph (1713-?)
- Martha (who we are descended from) (1715-1777)
- James (1716-1782) Born in Albemarle County, NC. Died in Johnston County, NC
- Edward (1717-?)
- Mary (1720-?)
- Penalope died in 1730 (38 years old) in Beaufort, North Carolina.
For more information on Martha Stephens, please go to the Bryant/Williams/Cooley page Generation 9. Martha Stephens married John C. Cooley.
Family Tree Stephens Branch
16) Henry Stephens —————Alice Lugg
15) Edward Stephens ————-Joan Fowler
14) Thomas Stephens ———-Elizabeth Stone
13) Nicholas Stephens ———Elizabeth Storkey
12) Richard Stephens ———-Mary Lincoln
11) Nicholas Stephens ———Remember Tisdale
10) William Stephens ———-Penelope Smith
9) John C. Cooley ————–Martha Stephens
8) John Cooley —————-Susannah Hutchinson
7) Jeremiah Williams ———-Mary Polly Cooley
6) Allen Bryant ——————Peninah (Penelope) Williams
5) Jeremiah Marion Bryant ——Permelia Ann Burgett
4) William Marion Bryant ——–Malinda Irene Singletary
3) Cordis Bryant ——————-Ruby Bell Maddox
Bryant Family Tree 