2. 4TH GENERATIONAlta McCullough (1908-1987): homemaker,
inherited 9,800 acreRanch in Bryan, Texas via her parents. Born in
Bryan, TexasWilmer (Mac) McCullough (1906-1977): owned a funeral
home andambulance service. He also operated a cow and calf
operation on theranch (sell meat at the market). Born in Bryan,
TexasWilmer and Alta McCullough had 2 daughters: Jean and
CarolMcCullough, born and raised in Bryan, Texas
3. 3RD GENERATIONJean McCullough (1933-present): teacher,
volunteer, homemaker,University of Texas Zeta sorority. Born in
Bryan, TexasJoe Stanley Stephen (1933-2014): UT law school, SAE
fraternity;was the first UT student to graduate from UT law school
in theshortest amount of time. Was a Navy Jag officer after
graduation.Born in Brownsville, TexasJean and Stan Stephen had 3
children: Brian, Brad, and SuzanneStephen.Brinson, when youre
looking for a man, make sure he treats youright and has drive and a
passion for success in order to provide foryou. Dont worry about
how cute they are. If they treat you right andcan provide, keep
them! Jean Stephen
4. 2ND GENERATIONBrian Stephen (1959-present): Born in Long
Beach, California where hisparents were stationed. Moved back to
Bryan, Texas when he was 5years old. Attended Texas A&M
University for a Semester, then workedin West Texas in the Oil
Field, finished his Business degree at SamHouston State University
where he met his wife, Lesli LeBeau. Brianstarted up an Appraisal
Business which took off and branched intoCommercial and Residential
Appraising along with, Owner FinancingHouses, and Property Tax
Protesting.Lesli Stephen (1964-present): Born in Slidell,
Louisiana. Moved toHouston, TX at the age of 12. Attended Sam
Houston State Universityand moved to College Station after her and
Brian got married. Theymoved to Tomball and later into the house
that was on the family land (alot of remodeling had to take place
because the house was previouslyrented out to Texas A&M
students). Lesli was a teacher for 16 years untilher 3rd child when
she retired to be a full time mother.Brian and Lesli Stephen have
four children: Brinson, Callie, Cade, andLacy
5. MEBrinson Stephen: was born in Houston, Texas and moved to
Bryan,Texas at the age of 2. She attended Texas A&M University
andworked her way through college to gain experience in the real
worldat an early age. She hopes to pursue a career in sales in the
oil fieldindustry.Although I grew up with a blessed life, my
parents wanted me toknow the true meaning of hard work they wanted
me to know whatwork ethic was and that in order to live a blessed
life, hard work mustbe put into the equation. Brinson Stephen
6. SOCIAL CLASSGreat Generation: white collar/ rancher/
homemakerGrand Generation: white collar/ professional/ middle
classParents: middle classWhy dont you become anurse Brinny? You
are good attaking care of me. StanStephenI got offered a bonus when
Iwas at the law firm and Iturned it down to move toBryan, Texas so
I could teachmy sons how to hunt andfish family is more
importantthan money Stan Stephen
7. RACE AND ETHNICITYAll generations are considered white.
8. GENDER ROLESGreat & Grand Generations: the males
provided for the familyfinancially and made decisions for the
family as the head of thehousehold. The females took care of the
home and raised thechildren.Parents: My mother and father both
worked full time until they hadtheir 3rd child. At this point my
mother retired and stayed at homewith the children. They make
decisions for the family as a couple, butmy dad is still the
primary contributor for our family financially andplays the
dominate male role.Papa was a work-aholic, and now I am. Just like
I hope one day youwill be. In order to succeed, you need to put in
work andperseverance. Brian Stephen
9. RELIGION-My mother grew up in the church as her parents were
youthministers and missionaries. Church was a big part of her
life.-On my dads side, church was attended occasionally but
notreligiously like my mothers family. Wilmer McCullough actually
had aheart attack in First Baptist Bryan. My Papa (Stan Stephen)
had aheart attack the Sunday of church when he was waking up to
getready to usher.-Currently, my family occasionally attends
church, but we make it apriority to pray, give thanks, and
appreciate Gods glory. I attendedPine Cover Christian Camp for 8
years, and this enriched my spiritualand religious views to this
day.
10. IMPACT OF AGRICULTUREAgriculture remains a way of life for
my family. My family currently liveson 800 acres of the remaining
land that was first bought by CoonWilliams (my grandmothers
father). Coon Williams bought the land bytrading cows, loaning
money to people, and running a pawn shop wherehe would collect
saddles, tools, etc. The first track of land was bought in1877 and
was initially a cotton farm. Coon Williams built the house thatmy
family lives in. We still have the brand on our entrance, white
pickedfence, windmill, and yellow and red barns. We have updated by
turningthe windmill into a water well reservoir and have added
solar panels toour land. We still manage the land for cows and
wildlife. My sister is abarrel racer and loves the country and her
horses. I cannot imaginegrowing up in the city. I grew up on the
land, learning how to identifyanimal tracks, and learning how to
hunt. We are currently about to drillfor oil and gas on our land,
as our previous wells have dried up. As theland and city of College
Station continue to develop, our wish is tomaintain and preserve
the land that we have been so blessed to inheritand
appreciate.
11. MUDDING BEHIND OUR HOUSE!Notice all the haybales that
wererecently baled aftergrowing our own hayin the pasture. Whenthe
weather dries up,we will transport thebales to store andsell for
the rest of theyear.