John W. Stephens
John W. Stephens 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. Wikipedia
Born: October 14, 1834, Guilford County, NC
Assassinated: May 21, 1870, Caswell County, NC
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Member of the North Carolina State Senate (1868–1870)
Children: 2
Parent(s): Absalom and Letitia Stephens
Years of service: 1860–1865