Biographical Sketch of A. W. Stevens, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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A. W. Stevens.  Mr. Stevens was born in Bedford county, Virginia, where
he was raised and educated.  In 1868, he came to Missouri, and settled
in Lafayette county, where he was engaged in farming, until 1879 (with
the exception of the time spent in the army), when he moved to Odessa.
In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate army, under Stonewall Jackson.
Served through the entire war.  Was wounded three times, and taken 
prisoner once.  Was engaged in the battles of Richmond, Wilderness,
Chancellorsville, Harper's Ferry, Winchester, Sharpsburg, and Gettys-
burg.  Was with Gen. Lee when he surrendered.  Mr. Stevens was elected
a member of the town board of Odessa, in April, 1880.  In 1873, he was
married to Miss Carrie Gibbs, of Lafayette county.  Two children were
born to them, viz.: Wade and Lena.  Mr. Stevens is a member of the
Christian Church. Post office Odessa.

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