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Re: T.J. Stanford

bideshyi — 2012-05-25 04:01:35Z

Here's a link that may be of interest
http://www.carolyar.com/TXBirths.htm#Van%20Zandt%20County:
TJ appears to be the father of Monroe whose son Jim (James) was my Great Grandfather. One of his sons was Evan D, b 1891, d 1940. Jim and Evan were from the Van Zandt County, TX area. Evan later moved to Shamrock in the Panhandle. I'm in the Austin area as is my father Jay. Hope this might help to add more details for folks in this particular forum. Scott

stanfords from sussex,and london england

StanfordB11 — 2012-05-15 12:26:34Z

has any one got any, if you have contact me

Millard Buck Stanford

hwstanford1 — 2012-05-12 00:28:51Z

According to Alabama records, Milliard Buck Stanford was born 1856/1857 in Dale County, Alabama and died in 1930 in Coffee County, Alabama.

His parents are listed as Samuel Stanford and Jane Smith. However, I can find not records for either Samuel Stanford or Jane Stanford that appear to match.

Does anyone have information on this family?

Re: Leland Stanford

ybm1999 — 2012-04-15 22:00:16Z

who would ever want to tell you.you have no idea what leland stnford's wife name is.uh ok i will tell u the wife of leland stanford's name is jane stanford

STANFORD Christopher Drew 1973 1990 O Lord I put him in thy hands

t42Restland — 2012-04-10 17:19:34Z

STANFORD Christopher Drew 1973 1990 O Lord I put him in thy hands

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,624 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Re: Thomas Stanford

AbigailBanksD — 2012-03-25 22:39:17Z

If these are the STANFORDS connected to Thomas STANFORD and wife, Martha BROWN there is tons of info on these STANFORDs. There is a reunion being planed for this summer in Miss. Thomas, Sr. was a RVW hero and is buried Alabama.
Abigail Banks Dennison

Re: Thomas Jefferson Stanford

imadd1 — 2012-03-25 19:52:08Z

Im Julie Lawrence Peck.....I've got this family in my line and am interested in anything you have,especially the PA to NC information. Also, anything that would tie them to Barbados. I'f you are interested in TX information where some of us ended up, I'd love to share.

I hope you are around 11 years later.

Alta Mead Stanford age 79,born,in Mina, N.Y. to the late Lyle and Eloise Morse Mead.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-03-18 16:56:40Z

Alta Mead Stanford age 79,
of North East ,Erie,Co,PA,
went to be with the lord on Friday March 16, 2012
at Ball Pavilion.
She was born November 18, 1932 in Mina, N.Y.
to the late Lyle and Eloise Morse Mead.
Alta graduated from Sherman High School,
she was a active member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in North East.
Formerly was the parts manager at North East Farm Supply. Acted as secretary for North East Little League Baseball for several years, Also active in North East Sports Booster's and Crazy Quilters.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years Paul R. Stanford, married March 31, 1960.
Sons; Michael Stanford and wife Susan of Stafford, Va., Norman Stanford and wife Monica of Lawrence Park, Roy Stanford and wife Tammy of South Dakata;
daughters Patricia Kocher and husband Dan of Haines City, Fla., Joan Stanford and Jack Thayer of Millcreek
and Jean Stetson and husband Robert of North East;
brother Dale Mead of Las Vegas;
sister Lyla Valimont and husband Michael of Ohio.
Also 12 Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake St. North East on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday at St. Peters Lutheran Church 1500 Freeport Rd. North East. Officiating Rev. Kenneth Laber. Private Interment North East Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church 1500 Freeport Rd. North East 16428 or Ruth Peterson Endowment Fund in care of Brevillier Village 5416 East Lake Rd. Erie, PA 16511.
( Erie Times-News on March 18, 2012)

St. Peters Lutheran Church ."

Re: William Rufus King Stanford

hwstanford1 — 2012-03-05 22:03:38Z

Great to hear from you!

I literally stumbled across Brant Stanford's death notice and decided to do some research to see if he was related to my Stanford family. He wasn't, but I didn't want to waste the research.

Since your family is from Pennsylvania, you are probably descended from either the New England Stanfords or the Stanfords of Dorchester County, Maryland...both of whom expanded into Pennsylvania and then westward into Illinois.

My family history is posted at www.herbstanford.net, if you're interested.

Re: William Rufus King Stanford

katewilliams1981 — 2012-03-02 19:24:54Z

I also wanted to note that Great Uncle Brant was named after indian Joseph Brant, a family friend.

Re: William Rufus King Stanford

katewilliams1981 — 2012-03-02 19:22:58Z

Hi,
I am a the great-granddaughter of William Rufus King Stanford. I am the granddaughter of his daughter, Margaret Stanford who married Robert Olin Williams. I am the daughter of Larry Wynn Williams, who was Margaret and Olin's fifth and last child. I find it interesting to read about my great grandparents. I was named after great-grandma in Kate as my middle name. I have an older brother who carry's on the name Brant. I would like to comment that Great-Uncle Brant's name was NOT Brantley. It was simply Brant Stanford. What interest you about my great-grandfather?

Re: Grandfather

scrub34 — 2012-02-25 22:36:51Z

i have some info on this family, fred Harlan Stanford mother was ELIZABETH MCMUNN STANFORD,brothers of FRED was ROBERT B , FRANK LELAND & a sister MABEL

ELIZABETH MCMUNN STANFORD would have been a niece to my great grandfather(THOMAS MCMUNN)

email- scottiemcmunn@yahoo.com

Re: Stanford from Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland

fitzzy13 — 2012-02-01 02:12:51Z

Mary and Michael are my Great Great Grandparents.

Helen, Elizabeth and Frank Stanford Jr. of Eldorado, TX 1937

drbrownlee — 2012-01-19 05:11:03Z

Helen, Elizabeth and Frank are pictured in the 1937 Talon, yearbook of Eldorado High School in Eldorado, Texas. Helen and Elizabeth are seniors, while Frank is a freshman. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Pine Stanford

dotann56 — 2012-01-15 15:18:36Z

My grandson;s Great grandfather was Pine Stanford. Had daughter Barbara Jean Stanford, Is this your PINE?

Obit of George R. Stanford 1912

lilmar1942 — 2012-01-10 02:57:01Z

From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth,Livingston,Illinois

GEORGE R. STANFORD
JANUARY 19, 1912

The remains of George R. Stanford, of Little Rock, Ark., a former resident of this locality, passed through Forrest on Sunday evening, accompanied by his brother C.M. Stanford, of Rush Hill, Mo., en-route to East Florence, N.Y. for interment. At Forrest Frank Stanford joined his uncle and accompanied him to New York with the remains.
George R. Stanford was a brother of L.B. Stanford, of Forrest, and of D.J. Stanford and W.S. Stanford, of Chatsworth. He resided here a number of years ago and worked for D.J. Stanford. He has been a railroad conductor for a good many years, running out of Little Rock, Ark., was unmarried, and is reported to have been quite well to do. He was 47 years of age.

Governor Leland Stanford of Ca.

BStanford4 — 2012-01-05 02:41:09Z

My maiden name is Stanford. We were always told somehow related to the above. Supposedly, the governor was either an uncle or great uncle to my grandfather, William Lillian Stanford b. Feb. 1886 in MS and his sister Azelie Stanford b. 1881 MS. Their father was John (Jean-Baptiste) Stanford b. in North Carolina but don't know year. My grandfather's mother was Eunice Moncrief b. 1858 in MS. I am stuck. My grandfather died in Houston, Tx. in 1934 and we've never found or knew much info on his family because apparently his dad, John, died b/4 1900. Have catholic church records verifying names of parents.

Apparently, John Stanford & Eunice Moncrief married in MS, had two children 1881 & 1886 in MS then I find the two children living w/a woman by the name of Nunez/Guidry in Vermillion Parish, La. on the 1900 census. Have info on these two children verifying parents but can't find parents until we find mom, Eunice Moncrief Stanford on the 1910 census living in Beaumont, jefferson county, Tx. w/daughter & family listed as widowed. The daughter died in 1913 during childbirth, then my grandfather died in 1934 and don't know what happened to either of their parents. We are totally lost. A male cousin of mine, Leland R. Stanford and I have both done the family tree DNA but can't find any significant connections to Stanfords on that site. Was told that might work in our favor because nobody on that site has laid claim as to being related to Amasa Leland Stanford. I was recently sent a photo of my grandfather's sister, and she very much resembles Amasa Leland Stanford. Looks Scotish/Irish. We always thought it a joke when told of possible relation to Amasa Leland Stanford until contact was made with Azelie Stanford Boudreaux's family just last year. They also were told of family connections so possibly there is some truth to this. However, since I can't find any further information on our John Stanford b. in NC the trail stops. If anyone out there has any info that might help me I would be extremely appreciative! My email is Bdavidson@kc.rr.com.

Governor Leland Stanford of Ca.

BStanford4 — 2012-01-05 02:30:28Z

My maiden name is Stanford. We were always told somehow related to the above. Supposedly, the governor was either an uncle or great uncle to my grandfather, William Lillian Stanford b. Feb. 1886 in MS and his sister Azelie Stanford b. 1881 MS. Their father was John (Jean-Baptiste) Stanford b. in North Carolina but don't know year. My grandfather's mother was Eunice Moncrief b. 1858 in MS. I am stuck. My grandfather died in Houston, Tx. in 1934 and we've never found or knew much info on his family because apparently his dad, John, died b/4 1900. Have catholic church records verifying names of parents.

Apparently, John Stanford & Eunice Moncrief married in MS, had two children 1881 & 1886 in MS then I find the two children living w/a woman by the name of Nunez/Guidry in Vermillion Parish, La. on the 1900 census. Have info on these two children verifying parents but can't find parents until we find mom, Eunice Moncrief Stanford on the 1910 census living in Beaumont, jefferson county, La. w/daughter & family listed as widowed. The daughter died in 1913 during childbirth, then my grandfather died in 1934 and don't know what happened to either of their parents. We are totally lost. A male cousin of mine, Leland R. Stanford and I have both done the family tree DNA but can't find any significant connections to Stanfords on that site. Was told that might work in our favor because nobody on that site has laid claim as to being related to Amasa Leland Stanford. I was recently sent a photo of my grandfather's sister, and she very much resembles Amasa Leland Stanford. Looks Scotish/Irish. We always thought it a joke when told of possible relation to Amasa Leland Stanford until contact was made with Azelie Stanford Boudreaux's family just last year. They also were told of family connections so possibly there is some truth to this. However, since I can't find any further information on our John Stanford b. in NC the trail stops. If anyone out there has any info that might help me I would be extremely appreciative! My email is Bdavidson@kc.rr.com.

Re: William Stanford of Ireland

AbigailBanksD — 2011-12-16 16:36:43Z

Dr.Bill,
Thank you for your reply. I have also sent a note to you on your profile page at ancestry. Would love to hear more and correspond. Lots of my lines from B'ham & Tuscaloosa, & Gadsden. My direct STANFORD ancestor, Agnes Emoline (Morton) QUINN (her mother, Mary (Stanford) MORTON) lived in Fayette Co., Ala. and migrated to Ellis/Johnson Cos., Tx. From family letters it seems she was very close to her STANFORD cousins.
Abigail Banks Dennison
mabanks4@yahoo.com

Re: William Stanford of Ireland

wchansford — 2011-12-16 15:27:43Z

Thanks so much for your reply. Please email me directly at wchansford@aol.com. I am descended from George Stanford brother of Thomas. I have just joined FIRST FAMILIES OF ALABAMA on the line. I believe descendants of Thomas are eligible too. I am quite interested inproving the Luttrall connection I think it may be a quite significant line. i also have a Brown line proven to William Browm, immigrant to Virginia. Bill (William C. Hansford,MD, Birmingham, Alabama)

Re: William Stanford of Ireland

AbigailBanksD — 2011-12-16 04:43:45Z

I believe the Wm. STANFORD who was married to Mary and came to the US was Wm. Luttrall STANFORD so, more than likely, Wm. STANFORD who married Margaret LUTTRALL was the father. I don't know this for fact but am assuming.
Abigail Banks Dennison
gggg-grandd/o Thomas STANFORD & Martha BROWN

Stanford family wesite

allieescat — 2011-12-16 02:51:47Z

Please visit a new Stanford family website and see if it covers your family. Make sure to visit the photo collection. There are quite a few unidentified people.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~stanfordfamily00

Re: Stanfords in Ireland and New Haven, CT

moranmarilynR39 — 2011-12-14 20:59:26Z

My gt,grandfather was Thomas Stanford, born in Mohill in 1830. He was married to Bridget McQueeney. His son was my grandfather Charles A. Stanford born in New Haven in 1871. He was a druggist in New Haven. He died before I was born. I just found the information, finally, on the Stanfords of Mohill and New Haven, CT. I was quite surprised to discover that he had 7 siblings. I only knew of l. It is quite a large clan. Siblings as follows: Mary Jane,dob 9/23/1862;Katie,dob 1863; Eliza dob 7/11/1865;James,dob 3/24/1867; Jos. 1/29/1869; Chas, 1/27/1871; Thomas 1873; Ellen(nellie) 6/9/1876. I have no information on any of these people except Thomas?

moran.marilynr@comcast.net

William “Bill” H. Stanford Jr

Lace_Lynch — 2011-12-09 01:44:26Z

PALMETTO, FLA. – William “Bill” H. Stanford Jr., 82, died Dec. 4, 2011.

Bill was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Niles, Ohio to William H. and Florence Colton Stanford.

He served in the Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1949.
He was a 60 year member of IBEW Union Local 64 and was president of Stanford Electric Inc.

Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol; sons, David (Linda) Stanford and Terry Stanford; daughter, Susan Whorten; grandchildren, William (Sara) Stanford, Robert (Amy) Stanford, Carie Whorten and Katlyn Whorten; two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Alma Fox.

A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at Palmetto Drive at the United Methodist Church.

Donations may be made to the church in his memory.

Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton, Fla. is in charge of the arrangements

Hira or Ira Stanford

CEberwine — 2011-12-03 05:48:06Z

I am looking for the parents of Hira Stanford born in 1791 in either PA or MA. He married Elizabeth Robinson in 1820 in OH. They resided in Millcreek, Hamilton County, OH.

Re: Leland Stanford

dshutcherson — 2011-11-25 04:58:43Z

Thanks for the information.

Re: Leland Stanford

DJStanford — 2011-11-25 04:10:47Z

The information that I have is that either David Stanford's father Thomas or his grandfather came down from around Casco, Maine. How and when the family got to the Casco area is an apparent mystery. Maybe someone has some more up-to-date info on this connection.

Re: Leland Stanford

dshutcherson — 2011-11-23 21:54:56Z

The four immigrants were obviously further back than Leland. It is the railroad magnate that I'm referring too. My mother has an original newspaper clipping of him driving the golden spike into the railroad. I just can't find out a lot. Wish I could get hold of that book I've read about existing. Thanks.

Re: Leland Stanford

DJStanford — 2011-11-23 02:22:39Z

Assuming that you're referring to the Leland Stanford who was a railroad magnate and governor of California, he was born in the United States. So were several generations before him. His great-grandparents were David Stanford and Lydia Morse of Massachusetts. I've never heard the story of Leland's being one of four immigrant brothers from England.

Re: Stanford Book

dshutcherson — 2011-11-22 04:56:22Z

I would also like to get this book, if possible. Please let me know if it can be purchased. Thanks.
dshtcherson@yahoo.com

Re: Leland Stanford

dshutcherson — 2011-11-22 04:48:15Z

I know I am related to Leland Stanford but haven't been able to find out how. I was told that four brothers came over from England and one of them was Leland. My family supposedly sprang from one of the other brothers. Do you have anything on that? My grandmother was a Stanford and her father was Charles Gaines Stanford.

Re: Leland Stanford

dshutcherson — 2011-11-22 04:41:38Z

Re: William Stanford of Ireland

wchansford — 2011-11-12 21:37:04Z

I too am interested in this. One source undocumented shows William Stanford married Margaret Luttrell/lutterell. Luttrell is a royal line. Glad to help research this.

Re: William Stanford of Ireland

wchansford — 2011-11-12 21:35:04Z

I too am descended from William Stanford. One source shows he marred Margaret Lutterell/Luttlell in Dublin. The Luttrell line is a royal line. Very interested in researching this.

Re: Stanfords/Alabama

winterspolly — 2011-11-12 11:43:24Z

The book you refer to is out of print. However you can go to Google Books and search for it. When you find it, you can further search the World Cat with your zip code and find out the closest lib near you that will have a copy of the book. Hope this helps.

Re: Stanfords/Alabama

dwjob — 2011-11-10 21:06:39Z

Shirley,
I have been trying to find you. Our computer died and I no longer have the AOL email account.. I was trying to find out about my daddy’s family from Alabama. We exchanged emails many times….but then…..our computer died and other things happened that I stopped my search. I want to start the search again……. You were telling me about a book …” Scotch-Irish Forever!! The Stanfords “. I have tried finding in the library in Amory, Ms was not successful. I am very interested in purchasing a copy of the book.

Thanks for your time…..
Lynn Stanford Job

Re: Stanfords/Alabama

dwjob — 2011-11-10 21:06:37Z

Re: Samuel Stanford

southlandson1 — 2011-10-24 11:04:13Z

The child, John T., was John Thomas Stanford, Captain 11th Miss Infy. He has decendants who live in Carroll County, Mississippi and have alot of info about him.

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

pscarrie — 2011-10-14 19:26:03Z

Thank you for replying, I'll keep looking as well. :)

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

1_bruceadams — 2011-10-14 02:17:53Z

Hi,

I have a Laura Allegra Stanford in my past who was my grand mother. I am just exploring the Stanford side of the family now so I will keep you in mind. Sorry I can not be more helpful at the moment but who knows.

Good Luck and Kindest Regards,

Bruce Adams

Re: Stanfords

LavenchettaLacy — 2011-10-09 23:55:30Z

Lori,

I am a decendant of this line as well. I would love to share information and talk to you further. chetta.renfroe@gmail.com

Re: Joseph Stanford

LavenchettaLacy — 2011-10-09 23:52:56Z

Hello Tammy,

I'm also searching for information on Joseph as well. My great grandfather was Nancy and Joseph's grandson. I would love to work with you on this.

Re: Stanford from Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland

matthewr62 — 2011-10-09 20:39:29Z

My great grandmother Mary Stanford m Michael Flynn.
21 January 1864. Drumlease R.C. Church Leitrim.
Michael / Mary lived in Fawn Dromahaire after marriage.

Re: Amelia M. Stanford

hwstanford1 — 2011-09-28 23:31:17Z

Mystery solved! Amelia turned out to be Arelia and "Brocker" was actually "Crocker". She is buried at Forest Glade Cemetery (Mexia, Limestone, Texas) as "Arilla Baker Crocker".

Mystery Stanford Marriages in Georgia

hwstanford1 — 2011-09-28 12:38:22Z

Georgia records list several marriages prior to 1870by Stanfords whom I have not been able to identify. Any help in making connections for any of the following Stanfords would be appreciated:

Julia A. Stanford m. John Polor, 10 Jun 1866, Marion County

Georgia Stanford m. Oliver P. Awtery on 6 Jan 1870, Greene County. Oliver P. Awtery/Autry was bon about 1838 in Georgia and died on 3 Jul 1919 in Georgia. Based on census records, it appears that Georgia Stanford was born 1838/1840.

George Stanford m. Indiana Treadway on 15 Nov 1874, Greene County.

Peggy [Margaret?] Stanford m. Henry Carroll on 25 Mar 1804 in Upson/Warren County.

Elizabeth Stanford m. Joseph Hill on 13 Mar 1823 in Upson/Warren County.

Elizabeth Stanford m. William Harris on 27 May 1820 in Upson/Warren County.

Elizabeth Jane Stanford m. Frederick J[udkins] Greene on 26 Oct 1831 in Baldwin County. Frederick was born on 22 Jan 1806 in Baldwin County, Georgia and died on 20 Aug 1885 in Schley County, Georgia. Evidently, Elizabeth Jane died before 1833 since Frederick married Mary Ann Parham Hill on 25 Jul 1833 in Jasper County, Georgia.

William Stanford m. Catherine Daniel on 22 Jan 1818 in Putnam County.

Lydia Stanford m. John [Henry] Peebles on 25 Sept 1831 in Jefferson County. Census records indicate that John was born about 1808 in Georgia and Lydia was born abut 1810 in Georgia. By 1860, the family was living in Henry County, Alabama.

Mary Stanford m. William Williams on 25 Nov 1827 in Walton County.

Elizabeth Stanford m. George Barbour on 8 Dec 1818 in Upson/Warren County.

Eunica Stanford m. Orrin [Auren/Oren] J. Webb on 19 Sep 1840 in Monroe County.

Martha Stanford m. Thomas H. Brown on 10 Jun 1840 in Bartow County.

Martha Melvina Stanford m. Berryan [Berryman?] Greenway on 2 Aug 1840 in Emanuel County.

Martha Stanford m. Terry Oliver on 4 May 1843 in Upson/Warren County.

Mary Ann Stanford m. Wm. Carraway on 5 May 1843 in Talbot County.

Penelope Stanford m. James Smith on 8 Dec 1831 in Hancock County.

Sally [Sarah?] Stanford m. Tristram Bethea on 12 Dec 1834 in Fayette County.

Elizabeth Stanford m. John Logan on 15 Apr 1854 in Butts County.

Milton A. Stanford m. Martha Hanks on 16 Jan 1852 in Harris County.

Martha Stanford m. Enoch Howell on 13 Dec 1849 in Upson/Warren County.

Elizabeth Stanford m. Rebun [Reuben M.] Wilder on 27 Dec 1841 in Upson/Warren County. Census records indicate that Reuben was born about 1823 in Georgia and Elizabeth was born about 1820 in Georgia. The 1880 census mortality schedule lists R.M. Wilder dieing in Oct 1880 in Warren County. This record indicates that he was widowed at this time, but that appears to be an error…Elizabeth Wilder (age 60) is found living in Warren County in the 1880 census and she is listed in that record as a widow.

Nancy L. Stanford m. David A. Kinnworth [Kenworth?] on 22 Aug 1850 in Carroll County.

Falby [?] Ann Stanford m. Jabez Thompson on 22 Dec 1848 in Upson/Warren County.

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

hwstanford1 — 2011-09-21 20:10:27Z

I sent you an earlier direct email in which I apologized for the misleading information in my first email. My mistake.

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

pscarrie — 2011-09-21 19:20:26Z

Actually, I've never heard of a Joseph Stanford as an ancestor; but then, all I know of the Stanford side goes to my father's grandparents. I know that dad was born in Denver, but before that, I have no idea where the ancestors came from. Just that they were from England.

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

DJStanford — 2011-09-21 04:25:05Z

Which Joseph Stanford are you talking about? The one from Rowe, MA? If it is, I can help you.

George Stanford (b. 1836, England, d. 1912, Grayson County, Texas)

hwstanford1 — 2011-09-21 00:56:40Z

While researching my Stanford family, I stumbled across George and his family and did some research, as follows. I hope this is helpful to someone...let me know if you find errors or omissions here.

First Generation

1. George Stanford was born on 21 Mar 1836 in England. He died on 26 May 1912 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

According to the 1900 census, George immigrated to America in 1857 and became a naturalized citizen in Pennsylvania.

Some researchers indicate that his middle name was "Poter", but no documentation to support this has yet been found.

In 1870, the census finds the family living in Sparta, Kent, Michigan and lists George Staniford (34, farmer), Mary A. (30), Mary A. (12), George (10), John H. (8), William (7), Ellison (5), and Catherine (1).

Based on the places of birth of these children, it appears that the family moved from New York to Michigan about 1865.

We don't known when the family moved to Texas, but the 1900 census lists the family living in Denison, Grayson, Texas and includes George Stanford (64, wood & coal dealer) and his wife Mary A. (59). Living with them is their daughter Hattie E.[Stanford] Keefe (27), her husband Charles A. Keefe (33),
and her daughter Mary Keefe (4).

George married Mary Ann Harrigan on 16 May 1857 in England or Ireland. Mary was born on 10 May 1840 in Northern Ireland. She died on 6 Nov 1919 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. She was buried on 9 Nov 1919 in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Mary's death certificate identifies her father as John Harrigan.

Based on their marriage date, it appears that they married in England or Ireland that Mary immigrated with her husband in 1857.

The 1900 census indicates that Mary and George had 11 children, with 6 surviving in 1900. That matches the number of children identified.

George and Mary had the following children:

2 F i. Mary Ann Stanford was born about 1858 in New York.

+ 3 M ii. George P. Stanford was born in 1859. He died in 1916.

4 M iii. John H. Stanford was born about 1862 in New York.

+ 5 M iv. William Joseph Stanford was born on 19 Aug 1863. He died on 6 Mar 1944.

6 M v. Ellison Stanford was born about 1865 in Michigan.

7 F vi. Catherine Stanford was born on 29 Aug 1869 in Kent County, Michigan.

Catherine's birth record includes the following notation: "Parents: George Staniford, b. England and Mary Staniford, b. Ireland. Res. Sparta. Occ. Farmer."

8 F vii. Harriet Cecilia Stanford was born on 6 Jul 1872 in Kent County, Michigan. She died on 21 Dec 1938 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Harriet married Charles Augustus Keefe about 1890 in Texas. Charles was born on 24 Mar 1867 in New York. He died in 1939 in Mercedes, Hildago,Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

In different census records, Charles lists his place of birth as Michigan, New York, Missouri, and New Jersey.

The 1930 census finds the family living in Dallas, Dallas, Texas and lists Charles A. Keefe (61) and Hattie (57).

Second Generation

3. George P. Stanford (George) was born in 1859 in New York. He died in 1916 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

In 1900, the census finds the family living in Denison, Grayson, Texas and lists Geo. P. Stanford (39, Bus. Agent), Tillie (35), George T. (6), and Edward (4).

The 1910 census lists the family living in Denison, Grayson, Texas and includes George Stanford (48, fuel dealer, own yard), Sadie (35), George (15), and Edward (13). Sadie's mother Sarah Bodkins (73, b. Kentucky) is living with them.

George married (1) Tilley about 1883. The marriage ended in divorce. Tilley was born in May 1865 in Michigan.

The spelling of "Tilley" is based on her 1909 signature on her marriage certificate.

After Tilley and George divorced, she married John F. Catterlin (b. abt 1868, Ohio) on 3 Jun 1909 in Jackson County, Missouri. We find the family living in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri in both the 1920 and 1930 census.

George and Tilley had the following children:

+ 9 M i. George Thomas Stanford was born on 15 Dec 1894. He died on 15 May 1934.

10 M ii. Edward H. Stanford was born about 1897 in Denison, Grayson, Texas.

In 1920, the census finds Edward Stanford (23, bar keeper, Parker House [Hotel]) living in Kansas City Ward 14, Jackson, Missouri with his mother and step-father.

The 1930 census lists Edward H. Stanfor (33, clerical, carbide store) living in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri with his mother and step-father. This record lists him as divorced, so he evidently married and divorced between 1920 and 1930.

George married (2) Sadie Bodkins about 1908 in Texas. Sadie was born about 1875 in Kentucky.

This was Sadie's second marriage.

5. William Joseph Stanford (George) was born on 19 Aug 1863 in Albany, Albany, New York. He died on 6 Mar 1944 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. He was buried on 8 Mar 1944 in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

In 1900, the census lists the family living in Justice Precinct 2, Grayson, Texas and includes Wm. J. Stanford (36, merchant), Effie (32), Joseph W. (10), Mary (8), and Charles (4).

The 1920 census finds the family in Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas and lists William Stanford (55, retail merchant, groceries), Effie (52), Charles L. (24), Effie (17), and Urma (15).

In 1930, the census lists William J. Stanford (66, merchant, grocery store) and Effie M. Stanford (62) living in Denison, Grayson, Texas.

William married Effie Marie Waters about 1889 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. Effie was born on 9 May 1867 in Missouri. She died on 13 Feb 1947 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Effie was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Waters (1831-1909) and Martha Stroup (1832-1903).

William and Effie had the following children:

+ 11 M i. Joseph William Stanford was born on 2 Sep 1889. He died on 12 Jun 1948.

12 F ii. Mary Cecilia Stanford was born on 5 Sep 1891 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She died on 10 Dec 1969 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Mary married Joseph Henry Linn on 17 Apr 1913 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. Joseph was born on 24 Feb 1878 in Mascoutah, St. Clair, Illinois. He died on 22 Apr 1975 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

13 M iii. Charles Leo Stanford was born on 14 Jun 1895 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 25 Aug 1956 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

On 5 Jun 1917, Charles registered for the WWI draft in Grayson County, Texas. This record indicates that he was single and his occuption is listed as "farmer, for self".

The 1920 census finds Charles (24) living at home with his parents.

In 1930, the census finds Charles T. Stanford (34) and his wife Myrtle Stanford (28) living in Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Charles married Myrtle Odom in 1920/1930 in Texas. Myrtle was born on 7 Jan 1902 in Lindale, Texas. She died on 2 Mar 1951 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Myrtle was the daughter of J.W. Odom and Alice Williamson.

14 M iv. John Stanford was born on 25 May 1899 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 2 Jun 1899 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

15 F v. Effie Marie Stanford was born on 18 Aug 1902 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She died on 30 Dec 1978 in Carrollton, Dallas, Texas.

Effie married Claude Edward Burney . Claude was born on 3 May 1903 in Sherman, Grayson, Texas. He died on 15 Jul 1964 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas.

16 F vi. Erma Catherine Stanford was born on 30 Dec 1904 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She died on 19 Aug 1995 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In 1930, the census finds the family living in Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas and lists William C. King (25, teacher, public school), Erma C. King (25), and Raymond C. King (5/12).

Erma married William C. King Jr. about 1928 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. William was born on 2 May 1904 in Texas. He died on 9 Jan 1995 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

William was the son of William C. King and his wife Laura. In 1920, the family was living in Denison Ward 2, Grayson, Texas.

Third Generation

9. George Thomas Stanford (George P., George) was born on 15 Dec 1894 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 15 May 1934 in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho.

On 5 Jun 1917, George registered for the WWI draft in Pocotello, Bannock, Idaho. He was single and listed his occupation as "Mechanical Clerk, O.S.L. [Railroad] Roundhouse Foreman."

The 1930 census finds the family living in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho and includes Gorge T. Stanford (35, chief clerk, steam railroad), Grace R. (29), and George T. (6).

George married Grace Elisabeth Raley on 1 May 1920 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri. Grace was born on 12 Jul 1899 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri. She died on 15 Dec 1988 in Oklahoma City, Okalahoma, Oklahoma.

Grace was the daughter of Richard Miles Raley (1861-1899) and Susan Nora Bixier (1871-1951).

Based on Grace's SSDI, it appears that sometime after George's death she returned to Missouri, where her SSN number was issued in 1965.

George and Grace had the following children:

17 M i. George Thomas Stanford Jr. was born about 1924 in Idaho.

11. Joseph William Stanford "Bill" (William Joseph, George) was born on 2 Sep 1889 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 12 Jun 1948 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

On 5 Jun 1917, Bill registered for the WWI draft in Grayson County, Texas. At the time he was married with two children. He listed his occupation as "groceryman".

In 1920, the census lists the famly living in Denison Ward 4, Grayson, Texas, and lists Will Stamford (30, gro. business), Mattie (27), Willie (7), Eddie (4), and Charles (6/12).

The 1930 census finds the family living in Denison, Grayson, Texas and lists William Stanford (40, merchant, grocery), Mattie (38), Willie (18, clerk, store), Edward (15), and Charles (10).

Joseph married Mattie Irene Murphy on 25 Dec 1909 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. Mattie was born on 10 Feb 1892 in Wyoming. She died on 23 Apr 1995 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Grayson, Texas.

They had the following children:

+ 18 M i. William Joseph Stanford Jr. was born on 14 Dec 1912. He died on 17 Dec 1991.

19 M ii. Edward Stanford "Eddie" was born on 26 Mar 1915 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 12 Sep 1990 in Texas. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Edward married Galdys on 2 Aug 1936. Galdys was born on 8 Aug 1912. She died on 23 Jul 1990 in Grayson County, Texas. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

+ 20 M iii. Charles Leo Stanford was born on 18 Jun 1919. He died on 17 Mar 1996.

Fourth Generation

18. William Joseph Stanford Jr. (Joseph William, William Joseph, George) was born on 14 Dec 1912 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 17 Dec 1991 in Texas. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

William married Frances Lee Bailey . Frances was born on 16 Aug 1910 in Texas. She died on 9 Aug 2006 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery (aka Maple Grove Cemetery), Denison, Grayson, Texas.

They had the following children:

21 F i. Frances Anabelle Stanford was born on 25 Dec 1932 in Grayson County, Texas.

20. Charles Leo Stanford (Joseph William, William Joseph, George) was born on 18 Jun 1919 in Denison, Grayson, Texas. He died on 17 Mar 1996 in Belzoni, Humphreys, Mississippi.

On 11 Jul 1941, Charles registered for the WWII draft in Grayson County, Texas. At the time, he was single, had completed 1 year of college, and was working as a clerk [probably in his father's grocery store]
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Charles married Amanda Bernice Bryan .

They had the following children:

22 F i. Mary Jacqueline Stanford was born on 13 Sep 1946 in Denison, Grayson, Texas.

Re: Looking for Stanford ancestors

pscarrie — 2011-09-20 22:25:02Z

Hi Herb!
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I'm a minster and I've had quite a few funerals lately. If you look on my family tree, which is publicly posted, you'll see just how little information I have. It would be great if I could tell dad he was a descendant of Joseph Stanford. When dad get a chance I'l speak to him about what he remembers. I know there's a Big Anne and a Little Anne in the history. Just not sure where.