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Re: Looking for Rufus Alexander Samford

alesia57 — 2011-08-23 05:59:08Z

I may be able to help you on Rufus Alexander (Sanford)Heirship.....are you a Sanford? Let me know if you are still looking for information.

Re: Old Photo of Olene Samford - Texas

CECarroll1945 — 2011-04-02 20:49:00Z

Thank you for your reply. I'm not sure if this is the correct person I am looking for or not. Did you find the photos in Texas? Any Carroll photos in the bunch?

Looking for Rufus Alexander Samford

shaunte74 — 2011-03-09 04:22:07Z

I have his birth year as 1854 and death around 1910. He married Joanna Jane Eaves, they lived in Shelby County Texas. I cannot find any information on his parents. Their children were George Washington, Robert Lee, John, Edward, Pearl, Ada and Jesse Clinton, who is my great-grandfather. Any info would be appreciated!

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

kalypso56 — 2010-10-12 12:29:09Z

Still don't know the location of George Samford's burial lot in Tahoka Cemetery, but know now that his second wife was Mary Davis. She was married before and had two sons who were well-educated professional men. Don't know their names because my source doesn't know. She is on the 1920 census with George Samford in Tahoka and she's 60 years old. Can't be the first Mary because she died in 1909. Perhaps he's buried next to his second wife, but haven't found proof yet. Cathey

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

MichaelImlerDopson69 — 2010-09-27 21:20:43Z

Hi there, I am trying to locate the burial plot of George Watkins Samford. His obituary does say that he was buried in the Tahoka Cemetery, which is known as the old cemetery today. The family plot is Block 2, Space 35 Mary Jane is buried there in Lot 1, but it gives her first name as Elizabeth. I have talked to a gentleman in the offices of the City of Tahoka, and he tells me that there are 3 lots in that block besides Mary Jane's burial. Hers is the only one that's occupied. I understand that Mary Jane died Oct. 7, 1909 and that George died Oct. 23, 1926. The obituary names his wife as a survivor, but doesn't give her name, that I saw anyway. Does anyone know the name of the woman he was married to at his death and is it possible that he is buried beside her?
The following page shows George Samford as the owner of Block 2, Space 35.
http://www.tahoka-texas.com/CM_MASTER_REPORT_-_1408.pdf

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

kbaer46 — 2010-09-26 22:38:43Z

GW Samford is buried in the City Cemetary of Tacoma, TX

See obit....and other info

http://library.pittstate.edu/staff/richard/family/samford/Sa...

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

kalypso56 — 2010-06-29 18:22:56Z

Anyone know where George Watkins Samford is buried? Thanks, Cathey

Samford graves inTexas

rockapop — 2010-04-17 22:01:43Z

Thought I'd post these in case maybe someone here is kin to these people and researching them.

One stone is for Thomas S. Samford, born: Aug 18, 1870, died: Mar 18, 1895.
(son of E.H. & S.E. Samford.)

The other is a double headstone of two children.
Jimmie Orenia Samford, born Mar 19, 1897, died Mar 18, 1899.
Euhie Venus Samford, born Mar 15, 1895, died Mar 10, 1899.
Both are daughters of J. N. and I.F. Samford.

Correction - Simon Zelotes Samford

BarbaraCole7464 — 2009-11-26 22:05:47Z

Simon b. 1840, not 1860.

Simon Zelotes Sanford/Samford

BarbaraCole7464 — 2009-11-26 21:59:30Z

Simon b. 1860 Texas, probably Shelby Co. d. 1919 Shelby Co, TX. married Rebecca Susan Broadway. Cannot find him on census records as a child, seeking parents/siblings. Thanks, Barbara

SAMFORD James E 1936-2001 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-25 23:13:18Z

SAMFORD James E 1936-2001 section 11

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 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.

SAMFORD Beulah J 1938-1975

t42Moore — 2009-01-12 17:00:38Z

SAMFORD Beulah J 1938-1975

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 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.

SAMFORD Marion E 1932-2000

t42Moore — 2009-01-12 17:00:27Z

SAMFORD Marion E 1932-2000

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 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.

SAMFORD Willie B 1929-1960

t42Moore — 2009-01-10 14:15:25Z

SAMFORD Willie B 1929-1960

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 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: Samford Origins

kbaer46 — 2009-01-01 14:24:09Z

Sadly, I found the obituary of the original poster, Lance Samford.

But, yes Lance, I know your family. You are from the Brown County (Brownwood and neighboring Coleman) Samfords who go back to James Watkins Samford (Tennessee) and Nancy Ann Tooley (Ky).

Your grandfather was my wife's father's uncle...Jesse was the son of John R. Sanford, who in 1910, was living on a farm in Brown County...Jesse's brother was my wife's grandfather.

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

kbaer46 — 2009-01-01 13:51:15Z

The 1910 Brown County Census finds John R Samford, 45, married 23 years, had purchased a farm, no mortgage..with 11 children born, 8 living.

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

kbaer46 — 2009-01-01 13:40:37Z

James Samford and Nancy Ann Tooley migrated to Missouri after their marriage in Muhlenberg, KY.

James was killed by a bull in Missouri, and Nancy and her children migrated to the frontier of central Texas.

The Samford family continues in Texas to this day. My wife (Linda Samford) is descended from James Samford through his son John Richard Samford (Elizabeth Ann Glasgow) through their son Byron E Samford (Ruby Smith) through their son Milton Leroy Samford (my wife's father).

You can find John Richard Samford (born 11/1864 in Mo) in the June 1900 census living in Brown County, Texas (Brownwood) which is the central ancestral home of this Texas branch of the Samfords.

samford family cemetery in brunswick county, va

jeremywinfrey — 2008-09-18 05:47:31Z

looking for the exact location of the samford family cemetery in brunswick county, va. it is probably in the vicinity of alberta or danieltown. thanks for any help

Honor Samford Sawyers, Warren Co., NC to Giles Co., TN, 1820

PRogers4395 — 2008-09-02 21:41:07Z

Hoping to find information on this d/o John Samford and Mary Jeanne Milles Samford. Honor m. William Sawyers in Davidson Co., TN 1808 at the same time her sister, Elizabeth, m. Buckner Madry. Would like to learn what became of them.

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow (other families: St.Clair, Odom, Ferguson, Quinn,Tooley Avery)

txcuz31 — 2008-06-02 16:58:02Z

I've just started on my gr-son's wife's genealogy. They were m. 2007 and expecting triplets in Oct/Nov. Her father is James Wesley Samford, b. TX. My gr-son is Richard Rodney Napier II, TX. Margaret Rachel, aka Maggie, b. TX. I just found this weird. When were George and Mary Jane m. in Glasgow, Scotland?
LuJuana Cartwright Lipscomb
Carthage, Panola Co., TX

Old Photo of Olene Samford - Texas

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2007-08-26 00:14:21Z

I recently purchased a bunch of old photos. One of the photos shows two young women, and is labeled on the reverse "Olene Samford and I [Ruthie Rodd Johnson], Senior Day at Sylvan Beach, May 28, 1938". Maybe someone will recognize their ancestor.

Attached is a copy of the photo. If this is one of your ancestors, please contact me.

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow (other families: St.Clair, Odom, Ferguson, Quinn,Tooley Avery)

liznpopeye — 2007-03-30 20:42:23Z

george and mary jane are my great grandparents also.
my grandmother was evaline samford, and grandfather was otis napier. ida mae was my mother,archie my uncle,and vonceil my aunt is still living at this time, she is 891/2.
i live in california. i am going to tahoka this summer to their grave sites. (4|07)i'm sincerely hoping you find this

Re: Samford and Sanford family tree

ToddYetter45 — 2006-07-17 14:56:35Z

This is terrific information, but where does it come from? Is this from a family bible? The internet? Someone's submittion to WFT? Could you provide sources please?

Also, do you have information as to where these people were? Who was the first Samford to come to America, and where did he come from?

Thanks for all your work.

Todd

Mary Jane Samford

sharfrench — 2005-12-20 02:51:18Z

I am looking for any info that might be out there on my Great Great Grandmother.
She was suppose to have been born in Shelby County Texas.
She married Merrill Burgay. Her nick name was Molly.
I don't know if she had sisters or brothers etc. Need to find out who her parents were.
My understanding is that sometimes the spelling of her last name was also Sanford.
Please if anyone knows anything let me know.
Thank you

Sanford/Samford of GA, Jesse Sanford & Jane Bryson, 1824

davewilson1960 — 2005-10-19 03:51:15Z

Looking for someone who is familiar with Jesse Sanford & Jane Bryson, md in Habersham, Co, GA, in 1824. I am trying to trace Jane’s family line. Jane is reportedly born in Pendleton District, SC, in 1801.

There are only two Brysons listed on the 1800 & 1810 census’, Daniel H. and John, who were brothers. By 1810, only Daniel lists daughters under 10.

I am trying to find someone who can substantiate the claim that Jane Bryson Sanford was, indeed, born in Pendleton district. People who have submitted to the Ancestry family tree for Daniel do not list Jane at all, but the offspring listed do not match the ages of daughters in the census. There is one girl missing. PLUS, Daniel’s son, Daniel Jr., moved to Habersham Co about 1820, which helps explain (sister) Jane’s travel to that county.

If you have or know of documentation or interviews with someone who would know, please contact me at davewilson@bellsouth.net.

Re: Samfords

Sept1942 — 2005-09-13 19:51:27Z

I am interested in the info that you have about the Samfords arriving with John Winthrop. I only have gone back as far as James Samford of VA. Thanks, Barbara

Re: Samford Origins

Sept1942 — 2005-09-13 19:39:52Z

Hello Mike, just read your message. Did you know that Douglas Virgil Samford died recently, grandson of Douglas Virgil "Daniel" Samford, son of Elmer Samford? Would you have the siblings of Douglas and Oleta? Don't even know who Oleta married or dates of her birth/death etc. Thanks Barbara

Re: Samford Origins

Sept1942 — 2005-09-13 19:35:26Z

Hi Cousin, I remember going to Cousin Allen's home the evening before Uncle Buck was buried the next day. I realized recently that I didn't have some info on Uncle Buck's children and grandchildren. First omission would be the children of Roger Ben. I know Ailene who married Jack Roberson. Jack was my math teacher in junior high. But who are her siblings, their spouses etc. Ben isn't on the 1830 census nor Uncle Buck that I can find. So I am missing children. Hope you can help me. Heck, just realized we had already corresponded on Uncle Buck's family. Guess I am in a fog today, but still need/want the info on Ben's family. Thanks, Barbara

Re: Samford and Sanford family tree

Sept1942 — 2005-09-13 19:28:37Z

Where did you obtain the names of Thomas and William as father and grandfather of James Samford of VA? Thanks, Barbara

Re: George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow (other families: St.Clair, Odom, Ferguson, Quinn,Tooley Avery)

2005-09-12 07:39:01Z

Hello, I have been doing research on my family for a while now and am very excited about finding anyone who is connected to my family. George Watkins Samford was my Great Grandfather. He was born 2-12-1851 in Ky. I believe he died in Tahoka, Texas on 10-23-1926. I hope this helps you. What are the names of your family related to George W. Samford? This is Great!!!

George Watkins Samford m. Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow

KKrone5808 — 2005-09-12 07:37:28Z

I am trying to find out about Goerge Watkins Samford,his wife Mary Jane Buenavesta Glasgow, his mother Nancy Ann Tooly, his dad James W. Samford. They would have been in Kentucky or Texas these were my ggggrandparents and gggg-grandparents.

George Watkins Samford, buried in Tahoka (others: Kirkpatrick, Crisp, Wallace)

KKrone5808 — 2005-08-28 18:55:23Z

It was nice to hear from you. Yes he is buried in Tahoka and so is his wife. My grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Eubanks and her mother was James Effie ( Jimmie) Samford. I am trying very hard to get all the info that I can.I would really like to find out more about his parents. And my grandmother swore that there was some indian somewhere in the family, But I believe it to be on the Eubanks side but I am checking out all possibilities. There are several of his grand children and children buried in Tahoka also. If you would like to contact me direct, I would love that we may have info the other one is looking for. Thanks Kathleen

Re: George Watkins Samford, father of Archie, James & Effie

2005-08-28 18:54:08Z

Hello Kathleen, My grandfathers name was Archie Noah Samford. His father was George Watkins Samford, James(Jimmie) Effie Samford was George's daughter- my grandfathers sister. Also, is there a Dave and Danny and another brother that I don't know the name of in your family? Dave was around 50 years old and lived in Kingsland, TX. He died on may 13, 2002. Hope there is a connection!

Re: Samford Origins

kbaer46 — 2005-08-09 21:15:00Z

Oops...my wife has corrected me Jesse Newton Samford was her father's uncle, not brother.

Re: Samford Origins

kbaer46 — 2005-08-09 21:11:31Z

Your grandfather Jesse had Donald in 1926 in Brownwood and the birth record is on line. Jesse had many wives and my wife thinks...8 kids.

Re: Samford Origins

kbaer46 — 2005-08-09 21:08:18Z

My wife is Linda Samford and your Samford was her Uncle Jesse's boy (killed in a mortar attack in Viet Nam). My wife's father was Milton Leroy Samford (Jesse's brother) and his father was Byron Samford (also my wife's brother's name). The family is fairly mysterious in that my wife's father left home young and didn't dicuss family. If you find out more, let me know...thanks:

Ken Baer kbaer@comcast.net

Re: Samford Origins

fulfordgen2004 — 2005-07-20 23:28:22Z

I can help you with your family tree. I can gave you my information about the Samford and Sanford Familys. It is for Mike Samford and Samford And Sanford Familys.

Vonzeal Marie Sanford

Re: Samford Origins

2005-02-11 16:44:01Z

Hi, In my Dad's side of the family(Samford's), they told me that most the Sanford's were from the same origin as Samford but that one of the men got tired of having to write the extra hump in the "M" so he starting writing his name with the "N" instead. Hope this helps.

Samford/Sanford

timothybass142 — 2005-01-31 22:28:30Z

I am looking for any information on William A Samford listed in the 1910 Shelby County, TX census with the children listed as Vinnie, Mathew, Cassie, Innis, Etta and Homer

Samford and Sanford family tree

vonzeals — 2005-01-03 21:37:42Z

1)Thomas Samford
B:1570
D:Wft Est.1603-1661
children
2)William Samford
B:1602
D:Wft Est.1628-1691
W:Unknown
Children
3)James Samford
B:1624
D:1704
W:Mary
B:Abt.1624
D:Bef.1704
children
4)Mary Samford
B:1650
4)Catherine Samford
B:Abt.1654
D:Abt.1704
H:Thomas Baylis
4)Samuel Samford
B:1657
D:1736
W:Elizabeth Keene
B:1669
D:1706
children
5)Thomas Samford
B:March 20,1687
W:Frances
4)James Samford
B:1690
D:1742
W:Mary Barber
children
6)Ann Samford
B:January 25,1730
W:Joshua Singleton
5)James Samford
B:January 19,1733
Cont.

Re: Samford and Sanford family tree

vonzeals — 2005-01-03 21:37:42Z

Samford and Sanford family tree

vonzeals — 2005-01-03 21:37:42Z

Thomas Samford
B:Abt.1570
D:Wft Est.1603-1661
child
William Samford
B:1602
Wft Est.1628-1691
W:Unknown
child
James Samford
B:1624
D:1704
W:Mary
B:Abt.1624
D:Bef.1704
children
Mary Samford
B:1650
Catherine Samford
B:Wft Est.1645-1669
D:1721
Thomas Baylis
B:Wft.Est.1636-1669
D:1699
children
Anne Baylis
B:Wft Est.1666-1699
D:Wft Est.1678-1784
Mary Baylis
B:Wft Est.1666-1699
D:Wft Est.1678-1784
Amadine Baylis
1683/84
D:Wft Est.1731-1779
H:Job Hammond, Jr.
B:1677
D:1758
children
Elizabeth Hammond
B:1707
D:Wft Est.1745-1802
H:Edward Morris
B:Abt.1705
D:1752
children
Dorcas Morris
B:1728
D:Wft Est.1746-1822
H:Anthony Tune
B:Wft Est.1711-1731
D:Wft Est.1746-1822
child
Anthony Tune
B:Wft Est. 1746-1769
D:Wft Est.1751-1850
Winifred Morris
B:1731
D:Wft Est.1732-1825
Hammond Morris, Sr.
B:1733
D:1810
W:Mary Tuttle Brown
B:Abt.1735
D:1778
children
William Morris
B:1754
D:Wft Est.1797-1846
1W:Unknown
B:Wft Est.1750-1770
D:Wft Est.1771-1854
2W:Alena Francis
B:Wft Est.1749-1775
D:Wft Est.1797-1863
child
No name or sex Morris
B:Wft Est.1775-1804
D:Wft Est.1780-1886
Jesse Morris
B:1756
D:Wft Est.1773-1846
W:Jane Pointer
B:Wft Est.1752-1772
D:Wft Est.1773-1856
Cont.

Re: Samford Origins

2004-12-29 19:52:18Z

My GGGgrandfather is also Elkanah Samford 31 OCT 1808-30 JUL 1888. My GGgrandfather is William Amasa Samford, and my Great-grandfather is Elkanah Buchanan (Buck) Samford. Buck's daughter is my maternal grandmother, Beulah Samford Risinger, Shelby County, Texas.
I have never heard that story about the Samford name. Sounds possible. Also I do not have a Elkanah Sanford (JR.) listed any where in his children.I have ten children listed for him, all born in Alabama.
Anything you would be able to share abt the Samfords would be very appreciated, as I know little abt them.
Thanks
Linnie Crump

Info on William Eli Samford

mcwhort49143 — 2004-11-30 01:34:52Z

Trying to locate information on my grandfather: William Eli
Samford born approx 1881 married to Cora Retta Mae Childers.
Any info would be of great help

s

Re: G. W. Samford

2004-06-30 18:58:02Z

Doesnt seem to be the same Samford. From the Family Search of LDS this is what I have. 1880 US Census for McLennen County Tx. The E.D. 116

GW Samford M M 28 Ky Farmer
Mary J Samford M Fe 30 Tn Kping House
Eviline Samford S Fe 1 Tx at home
Etta or Etta J
Samford S Fe 5m Tx at home

Newton
Castleberry S M 10m Mo WorksFarm

Margarett W Fe 26 Tn None
Castleberry
Perry F.
Castleberry S M 8 Mo at home
Edward N
Castleberry S M 6 Ar at home
Martha J.
Castleberry S Fe 5 Ar at home

This is what I think~Mary Samford and Margarett Castleberry are sisters. They both married Castleberry's. Newton Castleberry is the stepson of G.W. Samford.

Margarett Castleberry's husband died and that is why they are with the Samford family. Before moving to Tx Castleberry's were in Bradely Co Arkansas. And living with a James Castleberry.????
My GGF Edward Newton was born in Arkansas.

I think also the the sisters Mary and Maragrett are "Glasgow"(father) and "Jeans"(Mother) surnames.

But I may be getting the 2 "Samford" Families confused.

I do have proof (Copy Mrriage Certificate) now that Edward Newton Castleberry married Miss Maude May McClurg in McLennon Tx Oct 1895. Also a couple years later Aug 1898 there was a "P.F. Castleberry" who married Miss Una "Middleton". This P.F. Castleberry is I believe my GGF's brother. There were flowers sent to GGF's funeral in the name of P.F. Castleberry.

Thank you for your help and any more would be greatful from anyone especially for the Castleberry connection to Samford.
I can be contacted at
wannamae@arkansas.net
Thanks,
Lawana

Re: Samford/Sanford surname

Jake_Thorn — 2004-02-23 22:38:16Z

Serena,
Would you perhaps have a Mary Sanford that married a Mr. Thorn about 1770 in Virginia? Mary was the daughter of Augustine Sanford.
Thank you

Elizabeth

cabletv1 — 2004-01-22 04:07:36Z

Looking for information for Elizabeth. Married William Scarborough in Brunswick Co., Va in 1778. Descendants, parents, etc.?

Re: G. W. Samford

DianaSamfordBenat — 2003-08-30 01:34:58Z

Wendy,
Your gggrandpa George is in Rains County, TX of 1880 in household of E. Samford (his mother Sarah Elizabeth Creel Samford). They were enumerated June 11, 1880, household 171.

E. Samford is head of household with sons George age 26 and Tho (for Elijah Thomas) age 12; and daughters "M" and Callie. The "M" was Missouri Delaware who also went by Della. On another page of same census was George's brother Henry Franklin Samford and his wife.

Diana

Sanford/Samford history 1634

BBenier6307 — 2003-08-20 01:13:36Z

Hi, I am part of the Hughes clan of Ennis Hughes... I saw your posting about the info from 1634..Would it be possible to get a copy?? My email is: bbenier@webtv.net Thank you Betty

Samford info

BBenier6307 — 2003-08-20 01:13:36Z

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply..Will a check be ok?? If so I will get it off tomorrow..Yes Charles Hughes from Center told be about Dr Hughes book..Would you send mean address so I may order it?
We were at the Sardis Homecoming last year and went by the Museum and my sister order a big book on the history..I think she got it this passed summer...We still have one Aunt and several cousins living in and around Center..I live in Alabama now..Thanks again for replying..Betty Beier
PS; My niece has a webpage on the net of Hughes/Allen Family