John W. Stephens

John W. Stephens (October 14, 1834 – May 21, 1870) was an assassinated state senator from North Carolina. He was stabbed and garroted by the Ku Klux Klan on May 21, 1870. This killing began the Kirk–Holden war.

John Walter Stephens
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
1868 – May 21, 1870
Preceded byBedford Brown
Personal details
Born(1834-10-14)October 14, 1834
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
DiedMay 21, 1870(1870-05-21) (aged 35)
Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville, North Carolina, United States
Manner of deathAssassination stabbed and garroted by the Ku Klux Klan
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Nannie Walters
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    (m. 1857; died 1859)​
  • Martha Frances Groom
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    (m. 1860)​
Children2
Parent(s)Absalom and Letitia Stephens
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1860–1865
RankImpressment agent
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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