Don't know if this will help your research but in the US 1860 Census,
Columbus Co., NC. I found
STEPHENS, MARTHA 75, F, living with her son James A. STEPHENS 32, M. and Frances HARRILSON 5 F.
Martha
THOMPSON STEPHENS was married to Joel
STEPHENS (1780-1836). I don't have any idea what connection little Frances HARRILSON might have to Joel
STEPHENS (1780-1836) family.
Caroline