John W. Stephens
John Walter Stephens | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1868 – May 21, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Bedford Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1834 Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | May 21, 1870 (aged 35) Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville, North Carolina, United States |
| Manner of death | Assassination stabbed and garroted by the Ku Klux Klan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Absalom and Letitia Stephens |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1860–1865 |
| Rank | Impressment agent |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Walter 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.