Willis H. Stephens, Sr.

Hon. Willis H. "Will" Stephens, Sr. (born June 7, 1925 ) is a former member of the New York State Assembly from Brewster, New York. Stephens served in the Assembly from 1953 to 1982, nearly 30 years. As Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Stephens was considered one of the most powerful and influential men in New York State.

His father, D. Mallory Stephens, served the same constituency from 1926 to 1952 and his son, Willis H. Stephens, Jr. served in the seat from 1995 to 2006.

His grandfather, Henry B. Stephens, was a two-term Sheriff of Putnam County, New York and his great-grandfather, Daniel B. Mallory, was a member of the Connecticut State Senate.

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Preceded by
D. Mallory Stephens
New York State Assembly, Putnam County
1953–1965
Succeeded by
District abolished
Preceded by
New district
New York State Assembly, 107th District
1966
Succeeded by
Lawrence Corbett
Preceded by
Gordon Burrows
New York State Assembly, 97th District
1967–1972
Succeeded by
Lawrence Herbst
Preceded by
Eugene Levy
New York State Assembly, 94th District
1973–1982
Succeeded by
Mary McPhillips