Dan V. Stephens
Norfolk News Journal (Norfolk, NE), November 7, 1916
Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNebraska's3rd district
In office November 7, 1911 – March 3, 1919
Preceded by	James P. Latta
Succeeded by	Robert E. Evans
Personal details
Born	(1868-11-04)November 4, 1868 Bloomington, Indiana
Died	January 13, 1939(1939-01-13) (aged 70) Fremont, Nebraska
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Valparaiso College
Occupation	author, educator, lawyer

Dan Voorhees Stephens (November 4, 1868 – January 13, 1939) was aNebraskaDemocratic politician.

Born inBloomington, Indiana, on November 4, 1868, Dan V. Stephens attendedValparaiso College inIndiana. He settled inFremont, Nebraska, where he taught school and studied law. He became the superintendent of schools inDodge County, Nebraska, from 1890 to 1894. Stephens also authored several books, includingSilas Cobb,Phelps and His Teacher andPassing of the Buffalo. He farmed, published, and worked in manufacturing and banking during this time.

Stephens served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in1904,1908,1920,1924, and1932. WhenJames P. Latta died in office, a special election was held and Stephens was elected to fill his seat in theSixty-second Congress. He was reelected to theSixty-third,Sixty-fourth, andSixty-fifth Congresses serving from November 7, 1911, to March 3, 1919. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1918. Stephens resumed his former business pursuits in Nebraska. He went on to become a member of the State board of education of Nebraska from 1923 to 1926. Stephens also served as president of the Stephens National Bank; president of the Stephens-Hammond Company; and vice-president of theNebraska State Building and Loan Association. He died inFremont, Nebraska, on January 13, 1939, and his remains were cremated.

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2. "Stephens, Dan Voorhees".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. RetrievedJanuary 24, 2006.

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