Christopher Columbus Stephenson 1861 - 1 JAN 1920 Christopher C. Stephenson. Christopher C. Stephenson, aged 64, of Isle of Wight county, died suddenly last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. 0. O'Connor, 621 County street, whom he had been visiting the past week. His death was due to a sudden illness suffered soon after his arrival here. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The deceased is survived by: Five daughters, Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. C. S., Montague and Mrs. James A. Tetterton of Berkley; Mrs. James L. Stephenson of Isle of Wight county and Miss Maud Stephenson of Berkley, two sisters, Itelia Butcher and Mrs. P. A. Butler, The body will be sent Saturday morning to Windsor, over the Norfolk and Western Railway, for interment. Portsmouth, Virginia The Portsmouth Star 02 Jan, 1920 Page 3 Obituary for Christopher C Stephenson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Christopher C. Stephenson, 64, of Isle of Wight County, died on 1 January 1920 at his daughter's home in Portsmouth. He was survived by five daughters and two sisters. Stephenson had been visiting his daughter when he suddenly fell ill. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The body of Christopher C. Stephenson was to be sent on Saturday morning to Windsor via the Norfolk and Western Railway for interment. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed at the time of the obituary's publication. ### The Edited Obituary Christopher Columbus Stephenson 1861 - 1 January 1920 Christopher C. Stephenson. Christopher C. Stephenson, aged 64, of Isle of Wight county, died suddenly last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. O. O'Connor, 621 County street, whom he had been visiting the past week. His death was due to a sudden illness suffered soon after his arrival here. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The deceased is survived by: Five daughters, Mrs. O'Connor, Mrs. C. S. Montague and Mrs. James A. Tetterton of Berkley; Mrs. James L. Stephenson of Isle of Wight county and Miss Maud Stephenson of Berkley, two sisters, Itelia Butcher and Mrs. P. A. Butler, The body will be sent Saturday morning to Windsor, over the Norfolk and Western Railway, for interment. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Christopher Columbus Stephenson | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 64 | | Birth | 1856 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 1 January 1920; Portsmouth, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------|----------------------| | Christopher C. Stephenson | Decedent | Isle of Wight County | | Mrs. W. O. O'Connor | Child | Portsmouth | | Mrs. C. S. Montague | Child | Berkley | | Mrs. James A. Tetterton | Child | Berkley | | Mrs. James L. Stephenson | Child | Isle of Wight County | | Miss Maud Stephenson | Child | Berkley | | Itelia Butcher | Sibling | Unknown | | Mrs. P. A. Butler | Sibling | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Christopher C. Stephenson had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. O. O'Connor, at 621 County street for the past week. 2. He died suddenly due to a sudden illness suffered soon after his arrival in Portsmouth. 3. Stephenson was from Isle of Wight County. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |----------------------|---------------------|----------------|------| | Portsmouth, Virginia | The Portsmouth Star | 2 January 1920 | 3 |