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.[1][2] This killing began the Kirk–Holden war.