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Arthur J. and Lizzie C (Nicholson). Guilford of Chelsea, MA

CACormierKirby — 2012-05-04 15:20:24Z

Lizzie C. (Clara?) nee Nicholson born Apr. 1860 in the 1900 census. Looking for a death date. She died after 1930 and want confirmation of her parents who I think were William of Edinburgh, Scotland and Jennette Steel of New Brunswick. They lived in Summerside, PEI after their marriage in the late 1840's or early 1850's. TIA

Re: Charles Guilford

jl_guilford — 2012-03-29 04:45:21Z

Dave, this is Jason, Stanley Guilford's son out in Oregon. I am looking into the Guilford line as well. I just started, but am not finding much after Louis Guilford. Hopefully you get on here again and we can get in touch and maybe help each other out. Hope to hear from you soon.

Re: Joseph Guilford aka Torrey Peabody

ginger6232 — 2012-01-05 01:24:07Z

Hi,
I have just come across Joseph Guilford, alias Torrey Peabody, and also have questions about why his name was changed. From a book called Name Changes in Massachusetts, I see that not only did Torrey changed his name, but several others did so as well. They appear to be Torrey's siblings. They are Matilda Hartland, Almira, Frances, and Abby Ann. They all had the surname Guilford and changed it to Peabody, which is their mother's birth name. This happened on 3 May 1850. I can only surmise that somehow the Guilford name was sullied, and the kids wanted nothing to do with it, thereafter. The only clue I have been able to find is that one Aaron Guildford was found dead in Lynnfield or Danvers in 1824, supposed to have died of intoxication and hypothermia. However his age was given as about 40, which would not be Aaron Sr., but perhaps his son.
A puzzlement for sure.
Ginny

Re: Joseph Guilford aka Torrey Peabody

ginger6232 — 2012-01-05 01:24:03Z

Re: Joseph Guilford aka Torrey Peabody

ginger6232 — 2012-01-05 01:23:56Z

Re: Alfred Hills Anaestatie Guilford

stormymcdonald — 2011-12-04 06:01:47Z

I know I am reading this post only 10 years after it was written, I dont know how I stumbled upon it...amazing that we might be related.

Re: Hannah Guilford White

tipseasail — 2011-07-24 19:37:58Z

Seems like Hannah Guilford is a direct through Richard White. I am also looking for info prior to Hannah and about each of the children.....I have an old file that will be updated in Sept and will be happy to supply you the info I have for the family from 1875 to current....

Re: Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

Theurer784 — 2011-07-13 21:42:10Z

Hello again Karl,

From what I have found out so far, this would be the Albert Wayne Guilford you are looking for. He was one of 7 children. His brother, Rex, was my grandfather. There is one sister, Marvel, still living.

I have spoken with my father, and both of my aunts. Wayne never had any natural born children, and there is speculation as to whether he could father children. I can't speak to that.

My father remembers Jo & Jake Durham. He also remembers Jo and Wayne spending time together at his father's ranch.

I guess the only conclusive way to know for certain is to have a DNA test done. My father said he would happily give a comparison sample if needed. He also said he would love to meet you, as would I. :)

I am going to look for some photos to send you. I believe my aunt was going to send one of Wayne to you mother also.

Please contact me at pktheur@msn.com and we can connect on the phone if you like.

Warm regards,
Patty

Re: Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

Theurer784 — 2011-07-12 14:30:09Z

Hi Karl,

Please contact me and we can talk further. I know your mom has found, and talked to, my aunt Amy. I would love to talk to you more about this. You can email me at pktheur@msn.com and I can give you my number.

Thanks!
Patty

Re: Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

shirley123mc — 2011-07-11 02:03:34Z

My name is Karl Tinney. I was adopted at birth by Tinney family. I was born on May 31,1961 in Portland, Oregon. I recently requested and recieved from Oregon my pre-adoption birth records and my mother's name is Jocelyn Durham.I contacted my mother and she told me that the name of my father is Albert Wayne Guilford. All the information listed in this obituary matches the information of my natural father. I have learned from my mother that my father was a close friend of her late husband and that I had been given up for adoption due to the fact that her husband "Mr. Durham" refused to raise another man's child.I'm listed as "Baby Boy Durham" on my original birth certificate. I have six older 1/2 sisters(Durham).I'm trying to connect with my family on my father's side. I live in Azalea, Oregon. I want to find any possible 1/2 siblings on my father's side and presume I have uncles/aunts that I don't know.

BENJAMIN GILFORD/GUILFORD (d. 1796) of Danvers, Essex, MA

CoffeyRoth — 2010-10-26 04:26:16Z

Seeking information on the family and ancestry of BENJAMIN GILFORD/GUILFORD, born ca. 1730, probably at Danvers; married LYDIA GOODALE, 17 March 1755 at Danvers; and died 30 June 1796 at Danvers. Parentage uncertain.

Any DOCUMENTED information would be much appreciated.

Re: Conrad and Margaret Guilford or Gilford

bassettfamily1 — 2010-03-12 06:34:53Z

Hello, I am Martha's daughter from the above comments from 10 years ago! I am now researching the Gilfert/Gilford line. I think we are related to Conrad. In an emigration record it says he came from Hesse-Cassel with a wife and 6 kids. Then in a 1850 census he shows up with 5 children...the two oldest being born in Germany and the last 3 born in PA. I am thinking the four oldest had left the house by then. I think they had 9 children. I just can't seem to connect my GGG grandfather, William to Conrad. I think Conrad was his father, but I'm still looking.

Keep writing! Help! :) Michelle

John Guilford m. Hannah Jane Wilshaw Mar 1860 Manchester, Lancashire

elsinorehs — 2010-01-24 10:10:43Z

Hello,
Is any one interested in this family:

John Guilford m. Hannah Jane Wilshaw Mar 1860 Manchester, Lancashire

John Guilford was born 1838 in Manchester, Lancashire, UK

Thanks,
Linda

Thurbon family

simonphillips11 — 2009-12-03 14:17:37Z

Hi Sandy,

The first Thurbon in Australia was my GGGGF Richard James Thurbon 1817-1881, transported to Sydney from Saffron Hill London in 1832. His 12 children had 87 grandchildren in the Cooma NSW district. There are also UK descendants of his brother Joseph Thurbon 1822-1889. I believe their GF Richard Thurbon came from Benwick Cambridgeshire.

Just wondering what your connection might be?

We have a tree at http://phillipsryan.tribalpages.com if you would like to have a look. The access code is balwyn.

Simon Phillips
Melbourne

Marcus Lee Guilford - Lillian Pearl Carson

LYNNB — 2009-11-30 21:49:18Z

Seeking information on this Guilford family:

Descendants of Marcus Lee Childs Guilford

1 Marcus Lee Childs Guilford b: 04 May 1880 in South Carolina d: 1940 in Putnam County, Florida src: Florida Death Index
. +Lillian Pearl Carson b: July 1881 in Georgia d: in Putnam County, Florida
...... 2 James Thomas Guilford b: 10 September 1903 in South Carolina d: 22 January 1977 in Putnam County, Florida src: Florida Death Index
...... 2 Marbury Marcus Guilford b: 15 August 1905 in South Carolina d: 01 December 1989 in Putnam County, Florida src: Florida Death Index
.......... +Bertha Brown m: 1929 in St. Johns County, Florida
...... 2 Clarence Carson Guilford b: Abt. 1909 in South Carolina
...... 2 William Christopher Guilford b: 22 December 1916 in Alabama d: 09 April 1976 in Duval County, Florida src: Florida Death Index
...... 2 John George Guilford b: 20 April 1920 in Alabama d: 19 October 1977 in Putnam County, Florida
.......... +Claribel Irwin m: 1939 in Clay County, Florida src: Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 b: Abt. 1922 in Florida
.............. 3 Joyce Ann Guilford b: Abt. 1940 in Putnam County, Florida
.............. 3 George Lee Guilford b: Abt. 1945 in Putnam County, Florida

Re: Alfred Hills A. Guilford

rhess403 — 2009-10-08 22:22:37Z

I'm a descendant of Alfred Hills and Anastasia Gray. I have a statement of bloodline from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Gertrude Guilford Banks

Lace_Lynch — 2009-09-12 12:26:28Z

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Ward A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. for Gertrude Guilford Banks, 83.

Gert was the daughter of the late William Sim and Gertrude Donatto Guilford.

The Guilford household comprised of four boys and one girl, was well known to many, as the home and center for adult education classes taught by “Pop” Guilford and Girl Scout Troop meetings led by Mrs. Guilford.

Members of “Old Oak Hill” and St. Andrew’s A.M.E. Church, the family served as a role model in the community for over 50 years.

Gert graduated from South High School, received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wilberforce College and a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Bowie State College. She earned recognition as a well respected orator, topping area debaters in the 1940s.

In addition to being one of the earliest African-American educators in the Youngstown, Ohio School District, she also taught voice and piano. Her teaching career spanned classrooms from Ohio and Virginia to Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Banks was a charter member of Epsilon Mu Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., established in 1949 on the campus of Youngstown College and a Golden Soror of the XI Omega Chapter in Washington.

She was a Legacy Life Member of the National Council of Negro Women and past president of the Washington, D.C. Section 2, as well as an active member of AARP Chapter No. 3473.

Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Henry Banks Sr.; and brothers, William “Bill”, Jerome and Ira Guilford.

She is survived by sons, James Jr. and William of Washington, D.C.; brother, Louis Guilford Sr. of Reynoldsburg, (Ohio?); sister-in-law, Claudette Guilford of Rockville, Md.; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Arrangements are being handled by the Marshall’s Funeral Home, 4217 9th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20011.

GUILFORD Cynthia A and Morgan B

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 02:11:52Z

GUILFORD Cynthia A and Morgan B

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Francis Guilford

marciaillig62 — 2009-04-01 19:20:59Z

Just getting around to checking message boards. My dad's uncle was ALSO the same Wallace Eugene Guilford. Who are you? Please contact asap.

Marcia Guilford Illig at marciaillig@aol.com

Kathleen Guilford Brady

marciaillig62 — 2009-04-01 19:12:27Z

Looking for information on Kathleen Guilford Brady, daughter of Elbert Reginald Guilford and Marie Collins, born after 1919. Parents died in Adams, WI, last address for Kathleen in Tamarac, Florida

Re: Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

Theurer784 — 2009-03-26 15:21:34Z

Hi,

I'm happy to share what I have send me an e-mail at seymour784@yahoo.com. I know some of Leslie's kids and one grandkid that I can think of. :) I am not blood related, but my mom married into the family. Rex was my grandfather.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Patty

Re: Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

lslguilford — 2009-03-26 03:54:13Z

My grandfather is Leslie Vernon Guilford, Albert and Rex's brother. Looking for others who may know more about our great grand-parents. Know that they came from N.D., but nothing before that.

Re: John and Isaac Guilford > GA

gilfrd — 2009-03-19 20:27:04Z

Oh yes, I'm all over that.

The problem is, just about every first born Guilford from way back was named John. Feel free to visit my page.

Now Isaac is a different story. He was given a land grant by King Charles the 2nd in NE North Carolina. This is the biggest thing I am working on right now, trying to find where he lived before moving to N.Carolina.
He may have been related to the "Guilford's" in England like Henry (King Henry the 8th's 1st comptroller of the Army). Since the King's name was Henry, he had to use the name Harry. Harry was one of the Kings all time favorite people since he was larger in stature than the King. Henry the 8th jousted with him almost exclusively. Harry however was no supporter of the Kings policies. He was anti-abortion (whatever that means) and also against the King's gov't. Harry actually lied about his age so he wouldn't have to serve him again. Bad juju for that time but at least he stood his ground morally.

I've also got some information about another Guilford and his pilgrimage to the "holy land". A very interesting read if you are interested. There have been many spellings of Guilford as well so look out for those.

If you find any info about Isaac, please let me know. My email is gilfrd@gmail.com.
All our people are from Alabama, Georgia, Florida S.Carolina and N. Carolina. There was Uncle Tom Guilford that went to NYC and died there from apparent alcoholism.
Please ask any questions.

Re: Conrad and Margaret Guilford or Gilford

jmb11631 — 2009-02-23 17:44:48Z

Is anyone still out there?

I am a direct descendant of Conrad/Margaret Guilford of Clarion Co. Pennsylvania. I come from the line thru their daughter Maryann Elizabeth (second child) m. John Troutner.

I'm currently researching this line and would love to correspond.

Thanks..Joann

Re: Conrad/Margurite Guilford

jmb11631 — 2009-02-23 17:05:24Z

I too, am a direct descendant of Conrad/Margaret Guilford thru their daughter Maryann Elisabeth m. John Troutner.

I've just recently started researching this line and would most welcome any help I can get.

Thankyou in advance.

Timothy Guilford 10 Sep 1749

RichDeWick — 2008-11-14 18:23:49Z

Looking for ancestors of my wifes gggg grandfather Timothy Guilford born 10 Sep 1749 in Mass, died 12 Dec 1821 in Mass

Re: Guilfords in Geneva Area

witchblade371 — 2007-12-19 09:36:29Z

my new email address is witchblade37@excite.com Thanks, Angela Guilford

Re: guilfords of Abbeville, Alabama

DrJHP21 — 2007-11-17 15:41:13Z

I too am researching the Guilfords of Abbeville, Alabama. Willie believed to be brother of Nancy. Not sure same family but some migrated to Ohio. Nancy married and moved to New Jersey. I am looking for the sisters and brothers of Nancy (married name Murphy)

John and Isaac Guilford > GA

helenb47 — 2007-10-07 15:44:29Z

Looking for anyone researching John or Isaac Guilford or their descendants. They were in Tatnall Co., GA 1820, Houston Co., GA 1830. Isaac was in 1840 Randolph Co., GA. Many of their descendants moved to Quitman Co., GA, Barbour Co., AL, and/or Henry Houston Co., AL.

Some allied families are: Gilder/Guilder (my line), Culpepper, Buffalow, Conyers/Canyus, Garrison, and Mann.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Re: John or William Guilford ma Margaret Miles

latifah92 — 2006-09-05 22:41:08Z

Did William/John Have any brothers or sisters? My great grandfather Hezechiah Guilford is from Pike County. I was told he had 15 brothers and sisters. When he moved north to PA with his five children--from his first marriage to Bethsheba/Besheba who was also called Bessie--Most of his siblings stayed in the area and the surrounding couties you mentioned. One brother move north--Ezekial and his sister Susie Guilford (Streeter) stayed in Pike County. These are the only siblings' names we know of. We are looking for Hezechiah's other siblings' names and families.

Giliford

nmdftyiuuytruy — 2006-05-20 11:52:57Z

My great-grandfather was Horace Leslie Giliford. I know a great deal about him but the only record that I can find is the 1920 census which lists him, my great-grandmother (maiden name Anna Ruth Mc Elfresh) and my grandmother Helen Ruth Giliford. Can anyone help me out? Please email me.

Mc Elfresh

nmdftyiuuytruy — 2006-05-20 11:52:57Z

My great-grandmother's maiden name was Anna Ruth Mc Elfresh. Her first marriage was to Harry Silvis. She had 6 children: George "Dew" Silvis, Harry "Hack" Silvis, Nora Silvis, Bess Silvis, Lill Silvis and Mary Silvis. Her second marriage was to Horace Leslie Giliford. They had one child, my grandmother Helen Ruth Giliford. Any information that anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Please email me.

Guilford Family of Oklahoma

oilwell2889 — 2006-05-17 15:50:00Z

I am searching for any information on my great grandfather and great grand mother. They were Louis Clifford and Julia Etta (Brier) Guilford. They lived in and around Bluejacket, OK. They are buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery just west of Pyramid Corners, OK. It is believed Louis may have been born in Canada and fought in the Civil War, he died in Craig County, OK. Julia was born at Waterloo, Iowa and died in Lomita, CA. If anyone has info please email me at oilwell@charter.net.

Re: Charles Guilford

oilwell2889 — 2006-04-29 13:44:28Z

I am grandson of Charles Leroy (Roy) Guilford son of Lewis Clifford and Julia (Brier) Guilford. Is this the Charles you are looking for?

Let me know if I can help.

Dave

Re: Charles Guilford

oilwell2889 — 2006-04-29 13:44:28Z

You are welcome sorry I could not help.

John or William Guilford ma Margaret Miles

2006-04-18 13:19:14Z

Margaret Miles (b. c 1829) ma John A. Guilford 7 Sep 1848 in Barbour Co, AL according to county marriage records. However, the 1850 Barbour County census shows Margaret age 18, William A. Guilford age 28 and Mary age 2 living with Margaret's mother Mary A. Miles. I am unable to verify or trace this Guilford family but it is probable they may have remained surrounding counties of Pike, Henry, Dale or Bullock in AL. I would appreciate any info or leads.

Guilfords in North Carolina

RandallBaker1 — 2006-03-13 20:44:33Z

I'm looking for information on my Guilford ancestors in North Carolina.

Primarily, I'm concerned with finding out anything about an Isaac Guilford who was born about 1840 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. He died Mar. 5, 1790 in Camden County, North Carolina.

Supposedly, Isaac's parents were a Joseph Guilford and Dinah.
I do not know the name of Isaac Guilford's wife, but he is supposed to be the father of my 4th great grandmother, Mary Ann Guilford. She was born about 1767 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina and she married Jonathan M. Morrisette.

Please let me know if you can shed some additional light on any of this family.

Thanks,
Randall Baker

Charles Guilford

racheileanderson — 2006-02-28 18:00:56Z

PLEASE WOULD CHRIS SANDERS CONTACT ME
I have today seen the pedigree chart of Charles Guilford who is my great great grandfather. I have tried to send an email to your address - cjsan001@optusnet.com.au but it has been rejected. I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Charles Guilford

racheileanderson — 2006-02-28 18:00:56Z

Dave,

The Charles Guilford referred to is the son of Henry Guilford and Eliza Simmons both of Brighton - thank you anyway!

Ancestors of James Guilford

JohnThreatt — 2006-01-25 23:24:06Z

Looking for the family of James Jones Guilford b. 02oct1921 of Aurora NC. son of Theodore Eugene Guilford, Beaufort Co. NC

James Jones Guilford

JohnThreatt — 2006-01-25 23:24:06Z

I would be interested in your history either as a general report or a .GED file. James jones Guilford was My father in law.

Re: Joseph Guilford aka Torrey Peabody

CoffeyRoth — 2006-01-13 01:53:49Z

I was wondering if your Joseph Guilford was closely related to Mary Elizabeth Guilford, who was reportedly born at Salem in 1818. She later married Daniel Ames and died at Lynn in 1877. I have no information on her parentage.

Re: MARY ELIZABETH GUILFORD, wife of DANIEL AMES of Essex Co., MA

CoffeyRoth — 2006-01-13 00:12:59Z

Thanks Doug but, as you surmised, your Mary Elizabeth Guilford could not be my Mary Elizabeth Guilford. However, if we keep looking we may well converge on a common Guildford ancestor.

Good luck to us both.

Re: Benjamin Guilford, 1730-1796

blueeyesSAR — 2006-01-08 23:37:38Z

Heather -

I descend from Benjamin Guilford married to Lydia Sarah Goodale via their son Levi. You state that you have additional information on descendents of Levi Guilford. I would like to know what you have. I have my direct bloodline down to the present.

Doug

Re: MARY ELIZABETH GUILFORD, wife of DANIEL AMES of Essex Co., MA

blueeyesSAR — 2006-01-08 23:29:46Z

Although the birthdate is different from your message, I have a Mary Elizabeth Guilford born 08 Jan 1848 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts in my family tree. Perhaps she is not whom your looking for. Let me know if you need information on her family.

Death of Mr. James Roy Guilford in Cuba

davwayell — 2005-11-05 01:59:08Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an Amercian Citizen" for Mr. James Roy Guilford, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Guilford died in Cuba on October 19, 1931.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Guilfords in Geneva Area

vmonkey561 — 2005-09-10 04:19:28Z

Hello, I have a ancestor "Charity Guilford" who married Lemon Johnson, she was born around 1824 and lived from 1850 to 1895 in Johnston NC. I have no idea where she or Lemon were from, several people have given up hope of ever finding out where they came from or who their parents were. I have little info. to go on just thought if I traced Charitys line I might come across where she and Lemon met and married. If you have any info. please let me know. P.S In all the census records with Charity it list her as having been born in NC. Email me at Allredbeebop@yahoo.com Thanks!

Re: Guilfords in North Carolina

vmonkey561 — 2005-09-10 04:19:28Z

Was wondering if you had a Charity Guilford born 1824/26 in N.C, she married Lemon Johnson. I don't know anything else about her and seeing that there wasn't many Guilfords at that time thought maybe she was related.

Re: Guilfords in North Carolina

vmonkey561 — 2005-09-10 04:19:28Z

In regards to Charity Guilford please email me at Allredbeebop@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Albert W. Guilford obit 1968

2005-08-26 21:37:43Z

Argus Observer
Ontario, Oregon
March 4, 1968

Albert W. Guilford
Albert Wayne Guilford, 59, Ontario, died Saturday at a Boise hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1908, in Bowman, N. D., he moved to Weiser with his parents as a small child. He grew up and attended schools in Weiser. In about 1930, he moved to Ontario where he worked as a meat cutter for many years. For the past several years, he had worked for the Ontario Grocery Co. He married Bertha Corbett on Sept. 13, 1933, at Weiser. Surviving are a son, Dee J. Guilford of Corvallis, Ore.; three brothers, George of Vancouver, Wash., Rex of Weiser and Leslie Guilford of Boise; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Smith of Weiser, Mrs. Marvel Aeschliman of Diamond Bar, Calif., and Mrs. Retha Gillespie of Weiser, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northam-Jones Chapel by Curtis Brown of the Christian Science church of Boise. Interment will follow at Hillcrest.