Background
Stephenson, William Prettyman was born on July 31, 1868 in Bentonville, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Amasa and Arcada (Hopkins) Stephenson.
Stephenson, William Prettyman was born on July 31, 1868 in Bentonville, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Amasa and Arcada (Hopkins) Stephenson.
Student North Liberty (O.) Academy, 1890-1891. Doctor of Laws, Cincinnati Law School, 1895.
1 son, Sherwood Cummings. Admitted to Ohio bar, 1895. In practice, 1895-1906.
Prosecuting attorney Adams County, 1906-1910.
Common pleas judge, 1915-1932. Judge (by appointed) Supreme Court of Ohio February 9 to November election, 1932, when elected to fill unexpired term (ending January 1, 1937) of Judge Robinson.
Special counsel in office of Herbert South. Duffy, attorney general of Ohio, since January 11, 1938.
Member American and Ohio State bar associations, Delta Theta Phi. Mason. Knights of Pythias, Elk. Clubs: Duckworth (Cincinnati).
Married Stella M. Shriver, March 14, 1893.