Background
Deavours, Stone was born on December 10, 1867 in Iuka, Mississippi, United States. Son of John and Adeline Katherine (Moore) Deavours.
Deavours, Stone was born on December 10, 1867 in Iuka, Mississippi, United States. Son of John and Adeline Katherine (Moore) Deavours.
Bachelor of Laws, with special distinction, University of Mississippi, 1892.
Admitted to Mississippi bar, 1892, and began practice at Paulding. Removed to Laurel, Mississippi, 1901. Dean School of Law, University of Mississippi, since 1930.
Member of the board of trustees Mississippi Department Archives and History, Eastman Memorial Foundation (Laurel). Member Democratic National Committee from Mississippi.
Married Mary Elizabeth Clayton, August 28, 1889. Children: Adeline Katherine (deceased), Ernestine Clayton, Burns Moore (deceased), Anne, Dinah, Jack, Mary Elizabeth.