[HURON COUNTY OHIO - Biographies] - STEVENS, John E. (published 1897)
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From Grand Rapids, Ohio
A Souvenir of the Past and Present, 1897.
pg. 28

John E. Stevens
Was born May 29, 1851, at Cook's Corners, Huron county, Ohio, son of John a.
and Eathelinda (Heath) Stevens.  He received his education in the common
schools.  At an early age he leared the blacksmith's trade and for a number
of years worked at jour work, first with John Hoover, of Weston, then with
Seneca Sterling of Weston, and last with T. J. Sterling of the Rapids.  some
years ago he purchased the business, tools and property owned by T. J.
Sterling, and since that date has been conducting the largest general
blacksmithing business in the neighborhood.  Mr. Stevens, while he is a
skilled workman in all branches of the trade, is particularly successful as
a horseshoer; and for very good reasons.  First, he likes the work; next, he
has made a study of the peculiarities of horse's feet for many years; and
lastly, he does all his work in a careful and painstaking manner.

In 1872, Mr. Stevens was united in marriage with Miss Jane, daughter of
William and Mary (Rockwell) Beaman, and to them were born two of the
children now living, Sylvester and Louise.  Mrs. Stevens lived but a few
years after the birth of her children.

In 1883 he married Miss Emma, daughter of John E. and Sarah (McCabe) Carson,
and at this date Mr. and Mrs. Stevens reside in their nice, comfortable home
at the corner of Main and Second streets.  The family consists of five
children, three of whom are at home.

Referring to their home, we may add that Mr. Stevens owns also, the
residence property adjoining him on the west and now occupied by his son
Sylvester and family, and which he contemplates joining to the property he
occupies, and thus form one large, and very desirable residence property.

John E. Stevens is one of the most respected citizens of the "Rapids," and
is now serving his second term as mayor of the village.  He is a prominent
member of the Presbyterian church, of which he has been a ruling elder for
several years.


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