Stevens had considered a move to Guyana , but William Thornton urged him to choose the United States .
Following the death of his wife , Eleanora , in 1792 , Stevens decided to move to North America .
Stevens had considered a move to Guyana , but William Thornton urged Stevens to choose the United States .
Following the death of his wife , Eleanora , in 1792 , Stevens decided to move to North America .