Ada Eliza Stephan
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 1910 - Stirchley, Salop
Christening:
Death: 1970 - Wellington
Burial:
Parents
Father: William Henry Stephan
Mother: Harriet Bailey
Spouses and Children
1. *James M Round
Notes
Marriage Notes (James M Round)
Ada E Stephan & James M Round Jan-Feb-Mar 1935 Madeley 6a 965
Adam Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1770 - Potteries
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Eve
Marriage:
Children:
1. Peter Stephan
2. William Stephan
3. Henry Stephan (kc)
4. Charles Stephan
Notes
General:
'Adam & Eve Stephan' are constructs used to tie together:Research:
Peter Stephan b1796 in 'The Potteries' - a 'China Modeller'
William Stephan b1798 in Shelton - a 'China Potter'
Henry Stephan b1801 in Shelton - a 'China Potter'
Charles Stephan b1801 possibly in Shropshire - a 'China Painter'.
All of whom were living in the Ironbridge/Coalport area by 1841and working in the china industry.
No evidence has yet been discovered that suggests that 'Adam' actually existed as a single person nor that the four men were even related let alone 'brothers' but their common origin and closesness of dates of birth suggests it.
There are two possible patriarchs of the Coalport/Broseley/Ironbridge Stephans: the French (or French-Swiss), Pierre Stephan, a somewhat famous china figure modeller, and his brother (or maybe son) John Charles Stephan. Together they worked for various china companies including, Tournai, Chelsea (for Duesbury of the Derby China works), Derby in the early 1770s, Wirksworth and for Josiah Wedgewood in Etruria in the Potteries before moving on to Coalport and maybe Worcester and Bristol. Some examples of Pierre's work are held at the Victoria & Albert Museum. See Research Notes' below for more detail. To add to the confusion, one or two documents refer to Pierre using the anglicised version of his name, 'Peter'.
Here are two reords of the same marriage that might be relevant:
1 - Pallots marr: Peter Stephan & Hannah Johnson 1801 Stoke On Trent
2 - 18 Dec 1801 Peter Stephan, Modeller, & Hannah Johnson, sp. Wit.: S- P-, Saml. Turner. The Register of Marriages (Marriage) Stoke-Upon-Trent - Parish Registers, 1754-1812 LDS
There are member-submitted trees on Ancestry which give this couple as the parents of at least Peter b1796 and William b1798 (despite their births being before the marriage) but it is unclear (in my mind, at least) as to whether this Peter is 'Pierre', his son or a son of John Charles.
Could this record show that this Peter was was in Broseley by 1806?:
Bap:Hannah Strephon 12 Oct 1806 Saint Leonard, Broseley f:Peter Strephon m:Hannah IGI
We have a few more records for John Charles:
Mar: John Stephan, of Wirksworth, & Catherine Yates, lic. 04 Aug 1773 (Derbyshire: - Registers of Marriages, 1538-1812) (Assuming that this is John Charles Stephan) IGI
Bap: Frances Stephan, dau of John Charles Stephan, in 1773, Wirksworth LDS
Bap: John Charles Stephan son of John Stephan and Catherine, 19 Nov 1774 Derby, St Alkmund LDS
Some bapismal records from Longton to consider (are they all issue of the above union?):
23 June 1776: Peter son Charles Stephan modeller
3 May 1778: Elizabeth daughter Charles Stephen modeller
20 August 1780: Frances daughter Mr. Stephen modeller a German
13 August 1781: Peter son Mr. Shepthton modeller
16 September 1782: Cath. daughter John Stephen modeller
18 April 1784: ~~ daughter John Strepthon modeller
Another marr (Which JCS is this?):
m:John Charles Stephan & Rebecca Allin 14 Dec 1797 Whittington, Worcester LDS.
and another (who are her parents?):
m:Elizabeth Strephan & Joseph Oswell 19 Feb 1822 Saint Leonard, Broseley IGI
A third (less likely) theory:
There are records that show that a Peter Stephan was born 29 Feb 1748 in Lampertheim, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany and had previously married Anna Margaretha Griesheimer on 25 Oct 1773. His ancestors include Count Heinrich Stephan Everstein Quarkenburg who was born in 1543 in Köngen, Esslingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and married Countess Margretha zu Dietz born in 14 Oct 1544 in Nassau, Deggendorf, Bayern, Germany. This couple were married at Frauenberg, Birkenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany on 10 Aug 1577. The line can be followed back to 1404 with some certainty.
However, there seems to be no evidence of this Peter b1748 moving to England and the link is, as yet, unproven and is, in my opinion, unlikely.
Hilary Young:
"Llewellyn Jewitt, who knew Pierre's son, stated that Stephan was French, and his descendants claim Huguenot extraction and goes on to say:
Pierre Stephan... was for some years a modeller and china maker at Derby, and produced many lovely groups and single figures. He removed to Jackfield, where he commenced a small pot-works, producing not only earthenware, but encaustic dies. His son, Mr. Peter Stephan, is, at the time that I write, a skilled modeller at the Coalport China Works."
Ruth Ralsto:
"Stephan was an itinerant artist whose career is unknown. He appears and disappears like a will-o'-the-wisp in the histories of the English ceramic factories. Hurlbutt, in Old Derby Porcelain, says he was a Swiss of the French-speaking cantons who worked for Sprimont at Chelsea, and after the purchase of the Chelsea factory by Duesbury was transferred to the Derby factory.2 We know that he made an agreement with Duesbury, dated September I7, 1770, to work for three years, at a wage of two and a half guineas per week. He is described in the agreement as "a modeler and china or porcelain repairer."
We are indebted to John Cook of the Etruria Museum for copy of a manuscript letter from P. Stephan to Josiah Wedgwood which throws light on Stephan's activities when he left Derby at the close of his contract with Duesbury.
"Sir: "I was informed . . . that you gave great Encouragement to Artists in the Modelling branch, at which time I was Engaged with Mr. Duesbury of Derby, and since then with the China Factory at Wirksworth both of which I am now disengaged from . . . I shoud be glad to have an opportunity of being Employd by persons of taste and Merrit which I hear is the Character of your Manufactory. . "
Wirksworth 9th May 1774 "
N.B. I work in Figures, Vases, or any sort of Useful as Business may require."
Bills for work done for Wedgwood later in 1774 show that Stephan obtained the employment he sought at Etruria. Another manuscript letter, dated April 19, 1779, from William Cox to Josiah Wedgwood, shows that Pierre Stephan and his son were at that time offering models to Wedgwood, and that the Elder, as he is called, was arranging for a journey to Derby. Later the two Stephans are said to have modeled for John Rose at Coalport. As a free-lance, Pierre Stephan must have modeled for many of the famous potters in the last quarter of the eighteenth century."
Pierre Stephan to C WJessopp (Duesbury family's solicitor), 26 November 1818:
"Sir, Received yours, respecting mine models & moulds, that I have done for Mr. Duesbury, For the space nearly seven years, the value of them, I can estimate no less that they are worth £1500 as for the models that have been made after I have left Derby, I can say nothing about them, as I did not see any of them, but I am of the same opinion with ml Mason & Mr Lygo that the can be worth not less than £2000, as for the value I put opon my models & moulds I can take my oath enytime if required, I remain
Sir your obeat. Servt. P Stephen, Coalport 26. November.1818"
Stephan's deposition for the 1819 lawsuit:
Peter Stephan of Coalport in the County of Salop, Modeller and Artist, saith, that for the space of about 7 years between the 1770 and 1778\emdash he this Deponent was employed as a Modeller in the service of the late William Duesbury of Derby Porcelain Manufacturer at his Manufactory there\emdash That he this Deponent is very conversant with business of that nature, having been employed in it nearly all his life, and being now employed at the Coalport porcelain manufactory\emdash That the stock of Moulds and Models of the said William Duesbury, during the period of this Deponents service, was greatly increased in number and value by the additions made thereto by this Deponent and other Artists employed in the same department\emdash That the Moulds and Models made for the said William Duesbury by this Deponent alone, during his said service were in constant use and in the judgement and opinion of this Deponent, were well worth to the said Manufactory the sum of £1500, and that the whole of the stock of Moulds and Models belonging to the said Mr Duesbury and used in his said Manufactory, including those made by this deponent was altogether very extensive and of much greater value at the time this Deponent left the service of the said William Duesbury about the year 1778. And this Dept further saith, that to the best of this Deponent's judgement opinion and belief the said William Duesbury's stock of Moulds and Models must have been worth considerably more than £2000 in the year 1795 provided the said William Duesbury continued his said trade from the said year 1778 down to the year 1795 as he had theretofore done during the time this Deponent worked for the said William Duesbury.
From Ancestry: malcolmanddianekirby : Minshall Family Tree
Given the problem of Ann Boughnally's birth date - I consider this connection ti be dubious at best.
1 Yves Stephan d:Bef 1745 m Marie Thomas
s 1.1 Hervé Stephan d:21 Dec 1769 in Telgruc-sur-Mer, 29560, Finistère, Bretagne, France. m (1738 16 Feb Telgruc-sur-Mer, 29560, Finistère, Bretagne, France) Geneviève Gourmelen 1712 \endash 1782
1.1.1 gd Marie Stephan 1738 \endash 1814
1.1.2 gs Pierre Stephan b:1740 in Telgruc-sur-Mer, 29560, Finistère, Bretagne, France m Ann Boughnully b1796 Madeley !!!!!!\endash 1.1.2.1 ggs Charles Stephan 1801 - 1863
1.1.3 gd Marguerite Stephan 1744 \endash
Agnes Vera Stephan
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 1904 - New Jersey, USA
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edwin Stephan
Mother: Agnes Coulter
Albert Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1877 - Coalport, Salop
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward Stephan Nickless
Mother: Annie Cox
Notes
General:
1881: Coalport. Edward Stephan 34 Postman & Potter, w Annie 29, Robert 10, Harry 8, Kate 5, Albert 4, Thomas 2
1891: Post Office. Edward Stephan 44 Sub-postmaster & letter carrier, Annie 39, Robert Stephan 20 (Printer & Plumber), Harry 18 (Tile Packer - Teselated), Albert 14 (potter's Apprentice - China), Tom 12, Walter 9, Fred 7, May 1
1901: 1 Pensmaen Park, Caernarvon Robert E Stephan 30 Housepainter, w Margaret A 30, Penmaen, Denbigh s Robert E 10m, br Albert 24 housepainter
Albert Edward Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1857 - Ironbridge
Christening: 12 Oct 1857 - Madeley, Salop
Death: 1928 - Stoke upon Trent
Burial:
Parents
Father: Alfred Stephan
Mother: Elizabeth Harris
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Humphryes
Marriage: 1883 - Madeley
Children:
1. Wallace Walter Stephan
2. Harry Albert Stephan
3. Ernest Alfred Stephan
4. Harold Urwin Stephan
5. Annie May Stephan
6. John William Stephan
Notes
General:
Marriage Notes (Mary Humphryes)
b:Albert Edward Stephan Oct-Nov-Dec 1857 Madeley 6a 525
bap:Albert Edward Stephan 12 Oct 1857 Madeley f:Alfred Stephan m:Elizabeth
1861: Ironbridge. Sarah Stephan 58, Emily 21, Maria Elizabeth 13, Alfred 28, (d-i-l) Elizabeth 26, Albert Edward 3, Mary Elizabeth 1
1871: Tuckies Field, Jackfield. Alfred Stephan 38 b:Broseley, China Modeller; w Elizabeth 36 b:Madeley; Albert E 13; Mary E 11; Walter H 4 b:Broseley
1881: Shooting Butt Lane, Madeley. Alfred Stephen 48 China Moulder, w Elizabeth 46, Albert E. 23, Mary E. 22, Walter H. 15
1891: Madeley Terr. Albert Edward 33 Potter, w Mary 27, Wallace Walter 7, Harry Albert 4, Ernest Alfred 2m,
move to Hanley 1898
1901: 91 Newland St., Shelton. Albert E. 43 China Caster, w Mary 36, Wallace W 17, Harry A 14, Ernest A 10, Harold W 5, Annie M 1, John W 2m, m-i-l Mary Humphries 64
1911: 91 Newland St, Shelton, Hanley, Stoke On Trent.
Albert Edward Stephan 53 wid China Caster, Ernest Alfred 20, Harold Urwin 15, Annie May 11, John William 10, Wallace Walter 27, d-i-l Ellen 24 (no ch), n (?) *Albert James 4, n (?) Wallace Walter 2
d:Albert E Stephan 70 Mar 1928 Stoke on Trent 6b 217
*Whose children are these?
b:Albert James Stephan Jan-Feb-Mar 1907 Stoke upon Trent 6b 189
m:Albert J Stephan & Ellen W Parr Jan-Feb-Mar 1932 Stoke upon Trent 6b 286
d:Albert James Stephan 77 b:31 Dec 1906 d:May 1984 Stoke On Trent 30 1752
d:Ellen Wright Stephan 87 b:18 Nov 1911 d:Dec 1998 Stoke On Trent A67F 7371A 124
Albert Edward Stephan & Mary Humphryes Jul-Aug-Sep 1883 Madeley 6a 1065
Albert James Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1894 - Madeley
Christening:
Death: 1964 - Barton, Lancs
Burial:
Parents
Father: Walter Harry Stephan
Mother: Clara Durnall
Notes
General:
1901: Park St, Madeley. Walter H Stephan 34 b:Jackfield, Earthenware Potter; w Clara 30 b:Aquaduct; Cecil A 11; Harry H 9; Albert J 7; Percy W 5; Jessie F 1
d:Albert J Stephan 70 Jun 1964 Barton Lancs 10b 301
Alfred Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1832 - Jackfield, Salop
Christening: 17 Jun 1832 - Broseley
Death: Dec 1894 - Madeley, Salop
Burial:
Parents
Father: Henry Stephan (kc)
Mother: Sarah Hurlstone (kc)
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Harris
Marriage: 9 Oct 1856 - Madeley, Salop
Children:
1. Albert Edward Stephan
2. Mary Elizabeth Stephan
3. Walter Harry Stephan
Notes
General:
Marriage Notes (Elizabeth Harris)
bap: Alfred Stephan 17 Jun 1832 Broseley, Salop f:Henry Stephan m:Sarah LDS
1841: Lincoln Hill, Ironbridge. Henry Stephen 40 China Potter, Sarah 35, Henry 15, Sarah 15, John 10, Alfred 8, Eliza 6, Matilda 3, Emmily 1
1851: Dably Lane, Madeley. Henry Strephon 50, Sarah 49, John 21 China Potter, Alfred 18 Modeller Chi~~, Eliza 16 China Burnisher, Emily 11, Mary Ann 9, William 6, Elizabeth 4
1861: Ironbridge. Sarah Stephan 58, Emily 21, Maria Elizabeth 13, Alfred 28, (d-i-l) Elizabeth 26, gs Albert Edward 3, gd Mary Elizabeth 1
1871: Tuckies Field, Jackfield. Alfred Stephan 38 b:Broseley, China Modeller; w Elizabeth 36 b:Madeley; Albert C 13; Mary E 11; Walter H 4 b:Broseley
1881: Shooting Butt Lane, Madeley. Alfred Stephen 48 China Moulder, w Elizabeth 46, Albert E. 23, Mary E. 22, Walter H. 15
1891: Duncan Terr, Madeley. Alfred Stephen 58 Mouder in China works, w Elizabeth 55
d:Alfred Stephan 62 Oct-Nov-Dec 1894 Madeley 6a 384
Alfred Stephan 24 & Elizabeth Harris 21 9 Oct 1856 Madeley, Shropshire fg:Henry Stephan fb:Edward Harris LDS
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Alfred Edward Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1867 - Madeley, Salop
Christening:
Death: 1936 - Wellington
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward Stephan
Mother: Eliza
Spouses and Children
1. *Emily Ellen Page
Marriage: 1896 - Madeley
Children:
1. Ada Stephan
2. Emily Stephan
3. Lizzie Stephan
4. Elsie Stephan
5. Alfred Edwin Stephan
6. Gladys Amelia Stephan
Notes
General:
Marriage Notes (Emily Ellen Page)
b:Alfred Edward Stephen Oct-Nov-Dec 1867 Madeley 6a 587
1881: Court St, Madeley. Edward Strephan 50 Mining Engine driver, Eliza 44, Alfred Ed 13, Mary A 12, William H 9, Emma 7, Eliza 6, Annie 5, br Henry 55 Gardener
1891: Court St, Madeley. Edward Strephan 63 Engine driver at Colliery, w Eliza 55, Alfred 23, Mary Ann 21, William Henry 19 Coal miner, Annie 15. next door to br Henry 66 unm Fitter at Ironworks
1901: Park St, Madeley. Alfred Stephan 33 Colliery booksman, w Emily 26, Ada 3, Emily 1
1911: 11 Crown Street, Finger Rd, Dawley, Salop. Alfred Edward Stephan 40 b:Madeley, Coal Miner; w Emily Ellen 36 b:Broseley (14 7 5 2); Emily Ellen 10 b:Madeley; Lizzie 8; Elsie 6; Alfred Edwin 4; Gladys Amelia 1
d:Alfred E Stephan 68 Jun 1936 Wellington 6a 872
Alfred Edward Stephan & Emily Ellen Page Oct-Nov-Dec 1896 Madeley 6a 1245
Alfred Edwin Stephan
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1907 - Madeley
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Alfred Edward Stephan
Mother: Emily Ellen Page
Alice Stephan
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 1863 - Worcester
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Stephan
Mother: Sarah Prinn
Notes
General:
b:Alice Stephan Oct-Nov-Dec 1863 Worcester 6c 299
1871: 24 Wylds Lane, Worcester. John Stophan 41 b:Broseley, Foreman over China Potters; w Sarah 38 b:Shrewsbury; Ernest 16 b:Shrewsbury, Artist; Lucy 12 b:Stoke on Trent; Eugene 11 b:Stoke on Trent; John H 9 b:Worcester; Alice 7 b:Worcester; Anne H 5 b:Worcester
1881: 29 Wylds Lane, Worcester. John Stephan 51 Foreman China Potter, w Sarah 48, Lucy Lilla 22 Dressmaker, John H 18 Engraver, Alice 17 Teacher, Anne 15, Nelly 4