These two charcoal sketches of Providence Jane Parker-Stephens and Hannah Jane (Jennie) Stephens- Vincent were drawn by E.L. Vincent. Early speculation was that E.L. Vincent might have been Emma Cousens by birth. Emma Cousins married Thomas Francis Stephens, which makes her a Stephens, not a Vincent. Research shows that the artist, E.L Vincent, may have been Elizabeth Vincent 1852 – 1924. Elizabeth was the daughter of Horace and Matilda Vincent, and the sister of Marie and Charles Herbert Vincent. Elizabeth, Marie and Charles Herbert were cousins of Clinton Joy Vincent. Charles Herbert lived next door to Clinton and Jennie in Grantsdale, Montana. It is yet to determine if Elizabeth ever lived in Montana or drew the sketches, but she is the only Vincent whose first name started with E and lived during the appropriate time.

 

Update: June 13, 2020, Elizabeth Vincent lived the last years of her life as a widow in Hamilton, Montana. Her husband's last name was Hughes. In the U.S. Census of 1900 Elizabeth was listed as a widow at age 46. Elizabeth Vincent Hughes passed away and was buried in 1921 in Hamilton, Montana.

 

The original artwork is about 18" x 25".

 

Digital images of the drawings were contributed by Sallie Vincent-Boden

 

Content provided by Sallie Vincent-Boden and Robert Vincent