The following is from the notes of Edgar J. Stephens, Jr., grandson
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About 1859, his father moved the family to Memphis, Tennessee, where Redden Byrd attended one course of lectures at Memphis Medical College, then came to old Pontotoc Co., MS, settling in the Baker Community east of New Albany. Apparently Marion, as he was called, attended the community school for in 1871 he was a student at Mr. Lee's school in Fulton, Mississippi. A letter to his parents was written in a clear script told of his studies in grammar.
When Dr. and Mrs. Stephens to Molino (later re-named Keownville), Marion purchased the family farm. He apparently came to New Albany in 1873 where he took up the study of law under Shelton Heard and was admitted to the Bar in 1874. In 1873, he was elected to represent Union County in the State Legislature and served one term in 1874-75.
On October 01, 1874, he married Letha Ann Coker in Union Co., Mississippi.
He established the practice of his profession in New Albany and built up a large and representative business. He served as postmaster at New Albany from May 31,1880 to February 1, 1883. In 1884 he was a presidential elector, traveling with L. Q. C. Lamar and campaigning for the Cleveland Ticket.
in 1883, he was elected to the House of Representatives to serve in the 1884-85 term. In 1892, he was elected to the State Senate in which he remained a member until 1896. On September 26, 1896, he was appointed by Governor A. J. McLaurin as Judge of the Third Circuit Court District to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Eugene Johnson who had resigned. He made a most excellent record as a jurist and because of this office he was always referred to as Judge Stephens.
He was one of the incorporators of New Albany High School Company whose charter was issued June 25,1888. This was the beginning of the public school system in New Albany.
In 1893, the editor of the county newspaper congratulated Z. M. Stephens for building the first sidewalk in New Albany in front of his residence which stood where the old post office across the street from the Court House.
He was one of the incorporators of the Bank of New Albany in 1896, of the New Albany Manufacturing Company in 1904 and of the New Albany Wholesale Grocery Company in 1905. He also served on the Board of Aldermen of New Albany for the 1889-90 term.
Judge Stephens was an outstanding citizen of the community and was highly regarded both for his civic activities and his legal ability. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He practiced law continuously and was in his office daily up to the year of his death.
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About 1859, his father moved the family to Memphis, Tennessee, where Redden Byrd attended one course of lectures at Memphis Medical College, then came to old Pontotoc Co., MS, settling in the Baker Community east of New Albany. Apparently Marion, as he was called, attended the community school for in 1871 he was a student at Mr. Lee's school in Fulton, Mississippi. A letter to his parents was written in a clear script told of his studies in grammar.
When Dr. and Mrs. Stephens to Molino (later re-named Keownville), Marion purchased the family farm. He apparently came to New Albany in 1873 where he took up the study of law under Shelton Heard and was admitted to the Bar in 1874. In 1873, he was elected to represent Union County in the State Legislature and served one term in 1874-75.
On October 01, 1874, he married Letha Ann Coker in Union Co., Mississippi.
He established the practice of his profession in New Albany and built up a large and representative business. He served as postmaster at New Albany from May 31,1880 to February 1, 1883. In 1884 he was a presidential elector, traveling with L. Q. C. Lamar and campaigning for the Cleveland Ticket.
in 1883, he was elected to the House of Representatives to serve in the 1884-85 term. In 1892, he was elected to the State Senate in which he remained a member until 1896. On September 26, 1896, he was appointed by Governor A. J. McLaurin as Judge of the Third Circuit Court District to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Eugene Johnson who had resigned. He made a most excellent record as a jurist and because of this office he was always referred to as Judge Stephens.
He was one of the incorporators of New Albany High School Company whose charter was issued June 25,1888. This was the beginning of the public school system in New Albany.
In 1893, the editor of the county newspaper congratulated Z. M. Stephens for building the first sidewalk in New Albany in front of his residence which stood where the old post office across the street from the Court House.
He was one of the incorporators of the Bank of New Albany in 1896, of the New Albany Manufacturing Company in 1904 and of the New Albany Wholesale Grocery Company in 1905. He also served on the Board of Aldermen of New Albany for the 1889-90 term.
Judge Stephens was an outstanding citizen of the community and was highly regarded both for his civic activities and his legal ability. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He practiced law continuously and was in his office daily up to the year of his death.
The following is from the notes of Edgar J. Stephens, Jr., grandson
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About 1859, his father moved the family to Memphis, Tennessee, where Redden Byrd attended one course of lectures at Memphis Medical College, then came to old Pontotoc Co., MS, settling in the Baker Community east of New Albany. Apparently Marion, as he was called, attended the community school for in 1871 he was a student at Mr. Lee's school in Fulton, Mississippi. A letter to his parents was written in a clear script told of his studies in grammar.
When Dr. and Mrs. Stephens to Molino (later re-named Keownville), Marion purchased the family farm. He apparently came to New Albany in 1873 where he took up the study of law under Shelton Heard and was admitted to the Bar in 1874. In 1873, he was elected to represent Union County in the State Legislature and served one term in 1874-75.
On October 01, 1874, he married Letha Ann Coker in Union Co., Mississippi.
He established the practice of his profession in New Albany and built up a large and representative business. He served as postmaster at New Albany from May 31,1880 to February 1, 1883. In 1884 he was a presidential elector, traveling with L. Q. C. Lamar and campaigning for the Cleveland Ticket.
in 1883, he was elected to the House of Representatives to serve in the 1884-85 term. In 1892, he was elected to the State Senate in which he remained a member until 1896. On September 26, 1896, he was appointed by Governor A. J. McLaurin as Judge of the Third Circuit Court District to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Eugene Johnson who had resigned. He made a most excellent record as a jurist and because of this office he was always referred to as Judge Stephens.
He was one of the incorporators of New Albany High School Company whose charter was issued June 25,1888. This was the beginning of the public school system in New Albany.
In 1893, the editor of the county newspaper congratulated Z. M. Stephens for building the first sidewalk in New Albany in front of his residence which stood where the old post office across the street from the Court House.
He was one of the incorporators of the Bank of New Albany in 1896, of the New Albany Manufacturing Company in 1904 and of the New Albany Wholesale Grocery Company in 1905. He also served on the Board of Aldermen of New Albany for the 1889-90 term.
Judge Stephens was an outstanding citizen of the community and was highly regarded both for his civic activities and his legal ability. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He practiced law continuously and was in his office daily up to the year of his death.
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About 1859, his father moved the family to Memphis, Tennessee, where Redden Byrd attended one course of lectures at Memphis Medical College, then came to old Pontotoc Co., MS, settling in the Baker Community east of New Albany. Apparently Marion, as he was called, attended the community school for in 1871 he was a student at Mr. Lee's school in Fulton, Mississippi. A letter to his parents was written in a clear script told of his studies in grammar.
When Dr. and Mrs. Stephens to Molino (later re-named Keownville), Marion purchased the family farm. He apparently came to New Albany in 1873 where he took up the study of law under Shelton Heard and was admitted to the Bar in 1874. In 1873, he was elected to represent Union County in the State Legislature and served one term in 1874-75.
On October 01, 1874, he married Letha Ann Coker in Union Co., Mississippi.
He established the practice of his profession in New Albany and built up a large and representative business. He served as postmaster at New Albany from May 31,1880 to February 1, 1883. In 1884 he was a presidential elector, traveling with L. Q. C. Lamar and campaigning for the Cleveland Ticket.
in 1883, he was elected to the House of Representatives to serve in the 1884-85 term. In 1892, he was elected to the State Senate in which he remained a member until 1896. On September 26, 1896, he was appointed by Governor A. J. McLaurin as Judge of the Third Circuit Court District to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Eugene Johnson who had resigned. He made a most excellent record as a jurist and because of this office he was always referred to as Judge Stephens.
He was one of the incorporators of New Albany High School Company whose charter was issued June 25,1888. This was the beginning of the public school system in New Albany.
In 1893, the editor of the county newspaper congratulated Z. M. Stephens for building the first sidewalk in New Albany in front of his residence which stood where the old post office across the street from the Court House.
He was one of the incorporators of the Bank of New Albany in 1896, of the New Albany Manufacturing Company in 1904 and of the New Albany Wholesale Grocery Company in 1905. He also served on the Board of Aldermen of New Albany for the 1889-90 term.
Judge Stephens was an outstanding citizen of the community and was highly regarded both for his civic activities and his legal ability. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Pythias. He practiced law continuously and was in his office daily up to the year of his death.
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