Stevens, William Webber, was born in Stafford, Genesee County, N. Y., May 27, 1844, a son of Richard and Elizabeth (Webber) Stevens. His father was a native of Devonshire. England and came to Genesee County in 1843, where he died May 14, 1896. Mr. Stevens removed with his parents to Oakfield, then called Caryville, when but four months old, and has since resided there. He received his education at Cary Collegiate Seminary, Lima, and finished at Eastman's Commercial College, Poughkeepsie. He has always followed farming as an occupation and is carrying it on quite extensively at present, and has taken a great interest in church and school affairs; holds the office of trustee in both at present. In 1870 he married Frances Jane, daughter of William Wolcott; they have seven children.