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Joe Mitchell Alford¹

M, #19721, b. 25 September 1957, d. 14 May 2014

Pedigree

Father*

Alba Royce Alford^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1918, d. 27 Sep 1984

Mother*

Billie Lorene Thrasher^1,2 b. 19 Sep 1916, d. 18 Feb 1996

Last Edited

10 Jul 2022

     He was born on 25 September 1957 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.¹
     Mitch Alford died on 14 May 2014 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA, at age 56.^3,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Mitch Alford.

Predeceased: Alba Royce Alford, Billie Lorene Thrasher and Alba Royce Alford Jr..²

     Joe Mitchell Alford was buried on 19 May 2014 at Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, USA.²
     His name was also recorded as Mitch.²
     In the obituary of Royce Alford who died 29 September 1984, his son, Mitch Alford, of Henderson, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Lorene Thrasher Alford who died 18 February 1996, her son, Mitch Alford, of Longview, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in his memorial page on the web site of Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home published in Henderson, Texas, circa 15 May 2014.²

Family

Child

Ryan Matthew Alford⁶ b. 12 Oct 1984, d. 13 Oct 1984

Citations

[S1351] Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997 (Publisher: Texas Department of State Health Services.), Ancestry.com, Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997; "This database includes images of the original computer generated list of birth"; cited as "TX Birth Index - 1903-1997., Joe Mitchell Alford.
[S5594] Joe Mitchell "Mitch" Alford, Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson, TX, abt 15 May 2014 viewed at Alford American Family Association, Obituary: Joe Mitchell "Mitch" Alford. Hereinafter cited as Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home.
[S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Joe Mitchell "Mitch" Alford.
[S7569] Royce Alford, Longview News Journal, Longview, Texas, Sep 29, 1984 viewed at Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Royce Alford, Sr.. Hereinafter cited as News Journal.
[S9292] Deaths: Lorene Thrasher Alford, Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, Feb 20, 1996, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lorene Thraser Alford. Hereinafter cited as Longview News-Journal.
[S1351] "TX Birth Index - 1903-1997", online Texas Birth Index - 1903 - 1997: Ryan Matthew Alford.

Alba Berta Alford¹

M, #19722, b. 12 October 1889, d. 17 February 1970

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy A. Alford^2,3,4 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Mother*

Mary C. Land^2,3,4 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Last Edited

15 Nov 2024

     He was born on 12 October 1889 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^5,6,7,4,8,9 Alternatively, he may have been born on 12 October 1890 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.^10,11,5 Alba married Cora Jane Swanzy on 12 December 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^{11,5,6,7,4,12,13}
     Alba Berta Alford died on 17 February 1970 at Shelby General Hospital (AKA Memorial Hospital), Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 80.^{10,11,14,13,7,8,4,15,9} The informant on his death registration was his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Royce Alford.⁹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford.

Survivor(s): Cora Jane Swanzy, Mrs. Homer Adams, Royce Alford, Vera Swanzy and Mrs. Hartzel Beck.¹³

     Alba Berta Alford was buried on 18 February 1970 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.^7,16,4,9,15
     His name was also recorded as Alba Bertie Alford according to his death registration.^7,4,9
     Alba Berta Alford registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at the age of 27.¹⁷
     Alba B. and Cora Alford appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Shelby County, Texas, enumerated 20 January 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children: Era and Royce, were listed as living with them.⁵
     Albert B. and Cora J Alford appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Shelby County, Texas, Justice Precinct 3, District 8, enumerated 7 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their son, Royce, was listed as living with them.⁶
     The funeral service of Alba Berta Alford was held in the Center, Texas Bartle Funeral Home 18 February 1970
     Alba B. Alford
SHELBYVILLE, Tex.
Funeral services for Alba B. Alford, will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rather Cemetery.

He died Tuesday in a Center hospital following a short illness.

Survivors are his sidow (sic); one daughter, Mrs. Homer Adams of Houston, Tex; one son, Royce Alford of Shelbyville; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Swancy (sic) and Mrs. Hartzel Beck, both of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.¹⁵

Family

Cora Jane Swanzy b. 23 Mar 1888, d. 23 Jul 1978

Marriage*

Alba married Cora Jane Swanzy on 12 December 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^{11,5,6,7,4,12,13}

Children

Era Mae Alford+^5,18 b. 1911 or 1912
Alba Royce Alford+^5,6,13 b. 25 Jul 1918, d. 27 Sep 1984

Citations

[S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Alba Berta Alford. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Obituaries page; http://www.alfordassociation.org/OBITS/TXOBIT.htm. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S2731] Bartle Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX (Publisher: Shelby County Historical Society), http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/, Shelby County History - Bartle Funeral Home; "This databaase is part of the Shelby County Texas, History website"; cited as "Bartle Funeral Home., Alford, Alba Bertie.
[S1352] Alba Alford household, 20 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 188;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1846; Image: 790.
[S1568] Albert Alford household, 07 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelby, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 2390; Image: 254.0.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Alba Bertie Alford & Cora Jane Swanzy.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, A. B. Alford. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Alba Bertie Alford, Date of Death: 17 Feb 1970, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Alba Alford
SSN: 461-20-1689
Last Residence: 75973 Shelbyville, Shelby, Texas, United States of America
Born: 12 Oct 1890
Died: Feb 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951 ). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
[S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages., "Name: Alba B Alford Spouse: Cora Jane Swanzy Parents: Baldy A Alford , Mary C Land Birth Place: Sabine, Milam, TX Birth Date: 12 Oct 1889 Marriage Date: 12 Dec 1908 Death Date: 17 Feb 1970. "
[S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, A B Alford and Cora Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
[S1577] AAFA, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford.
[S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Alba Alford
Death Date: 17 Feb 1970
Death County: Shelby
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single.
[S9282] Ark-LA-Tex Deaths: Alba B. Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Feb 18, 1970, Page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral Service: Alba B Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…
[S4046] WWI Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Alba Berta Alford
City: Not Stated
County: Shelby
State: Texas
Birthplace: Texas;United States of America
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1807 (sic)
Race: Anglo Saxon
Roll: 1983666
DraftBoard: 0.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Era Mae ALFORD & H F Biggars.

Cora Jane Swanzy^1,2,3

F, #19723, b. 23 March 1888, d. 23 July 1978

Pedigree

Father*

William Thomas Swanzy^4,5,3 b. 15 Oct 1854, d. 2 Feb 1922

Mother*

Sarah Jane Cochrane^4,5,3 b. 27 Oct 1855, d. 2 Apr 1927

Last Edited

15 Nov 2024

     She was born on 23 March 1888 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.^5,3 Alternatively, she may have been born on 23 November 1888 at Texas, USA, born in Center, Shelby County according to family sources.^6,7,8,9 Cora married Alba Berta Alford on 12 December 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^{1,6,7,9,10,11,12}
     Cora Jane Swanzy died on 23 July 1978, in a local nursing home, at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 90.^9,3,13
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.

Survivor(s): Era Mae Biggers (sic), Royce Alford, Bob Swanzy, Minnie Bains and Ethel Wellborn.¹³

     Cora Jane Swanzy was buried on 25 July 1978 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.^9,8,3,13
     Cara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Shelby County, Texas in the household of her parents, William and Sarrah J. Swanzy.⁵
     Alba B. and Cora Alford appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Shelby County, Texas, enumerated 20 January 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children: Era and Royce, were listed as living with them.⁶
     Albert B. and Cora J Alford appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Shelby County, Texas, Justice Precinct 3, District 8, enumerated 7 April 1930, described as a farmer. Their son, Royce, was listed as living with them.⁷
     In the obituary of Mrs. Laurence Alford who died 24 February 1951, her sister, Mrs. Alba Alford, of Shelbyville, Texas, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Floyd P. Swanzy who died 2 July 1960, his sister Cora, Mrs. Alba Alford, of Shelbyville, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford who died 17 February 1970, her widow, Cora Jane Swanzy, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy who died 20 March 1972, her sister, Cora Alford, of Shelbyville, TX, was listed as a survivor.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Times published in Shreveport, Louisiana, 25 July 1978.¹³

Family

Alba Berta Alford b. 12 Oct 1889, d. 17 Feb 1970

Marriage*

Cora married Alba Berta Alford on 12 December 1908 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^{1,6,7,9,10,11,12}

Children

Era Mae Alford+^6,16 b. 1911 or 1912
Alba Royce Alford+^6,7,12 b. 25 Jul 1918, d. 27 Sep 1984

Citations

[S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages., "Name: Alba B Alford Spouse: Cora Jane Swanzy Parents: Baldy A Alford , Mary C Land Birth Place: Sabine, Milam, TX Birth Date: 12 Oct 1889 Marriage Date: 12 Dec 1908 Death Date: 17 Feb 1970. "
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Lee Ella Swanzy Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S2731] Bartle Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX (Publisher: Shelby County Historical Society), http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/, Shelby County History - Bartle Funeral Home; "This databaase is part of the Shelby County Texas, History website"; cited as "Bartle Funeral Home., Alford, Cora Jane Swanzy.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, William Thomas Swanzy and Sarah Jane Cochrane.
[S2117] William Swanzy household, 01 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Page: 1A, Enumeration District: 88, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_1669.
[S1352] Alba Alford household, 20 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 188;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1846; Image: 790.
[S1568] Albert Alford household, 07 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelby, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 2390; Image: 254.0.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Cora Alford. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Alba Bertie ALFORD & Cora Jane Swanzy.
[S2731] "Bartle Funeral Home", online Shelby County History - Bartle Funeral Home: Alford, Alba Bertie.
[S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, A B Alford and Cora Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
[S1577] AAFA, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford.
[S9290] Deaths: Cora Swanzy Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Jul 25, 1978, Page 2, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Cora Alford née Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S9280] Mrs. Laurence Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Feb 25, 1951, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. Laurence Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S9281] Deaths: Floyd P. Swanzy, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Jul 5, 1960, Page 13, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Floyd P. Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Era Mae ALFORD & H F Biggars.

Era Mae Alford^1,2,3

F, #19724, b. 1911 or 1912

Pedigree

Father*

Alba Berta Alford^4,1 b. 12 Oct 1889, d. 17 Feb 1970

Mother*

Cora Jane Swanzy^4,1 b. 23 Mar 1888, d. 23 Jul 1978

Last Edited

27 Oct 2021

     She was born in 1911 or 1912 at Texas, USA.^4,5 Era married H F Biggars on 8 June 1929 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.^1,2 Era married Homer Adams on 5 October 1963 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶ Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 9 June 1969 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶ Era married Homer Adams on 12 August 1969 at Harris County, Texas, USA.^5,6 Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 7 October 1970 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶ Era married Homer Adams on 18 May 1971.^5,6 Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 21 August 1972 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶
     Era appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Shelby County, Texas in the household of her parents, Alba and Cora Alford.⁴
     In the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford who died 17 February 1970, her daughter, Mrs. Homer Adams, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Cora Swanzy Alford who died 23 July 1978, her daughter, Era Mae Biggers (sic), of Houston, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Royce Alford who died 29 September 1984, his sister, Era Mae Biggers (sic), of Houston, was listed as a survivor.⁹

Family 1

H F Biggars b. 7 Sep 1910, d. 11 Jan 1954

Marriage*

Era married H F Biggars on 8 June 1929 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.^1,2

Family 2

Homer Adams b. c 1911

Marriage

Era married Homer Adams on 5 October 1963 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶

Divorce

Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 9 June 1969 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶

Marriage

Era married Homer Adams on 12 August 1969 at Harris County, Texas, USA.^5,6

Divorce

Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 7 October 1970 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶

Marriage*

Era married Homer Adams on 18 May 1971.^5,6

Divorce*

Era M. Adams and Homer Adams were divorced on 21 August 1972 at Harris County, Texas, USA.⁶

Citations

[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Era Mae ALFORD & H F Biggars.
[S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Era Mae Alford & H E Biggars. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Biggers, Era Mae. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S1352] Alba Alford household, 20 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Justice Precinct 2, Shelby, Texas; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 188;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1846; Image: 790.
[S1356] Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, online Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2014, Homer Adams & Era M Alford. Hereinafter cited as TX Marriage Index.
[S1362] Texas, Divorce Index 1968-2014, online Texas, Divorce Index 1968-2014, Homer Adams & Era M Adams. Hereinafter cited as Texas Divorce Index.
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Bertie Alford. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S9290] Deaths: Cora Swanzy Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Jul 25, 1978, Page 2, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Cora Alford née Swanzy. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S7569] Royce Alford, Longview News Journal, Longview, Texas, Sep 29, 1984 viewed at Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary of Alba Royce Alford, Sr.. Hereinafter cited as News Journal.

Baldy A. Alford¹

M, #19725, b. 4 March 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Pedigree

Father*

Isham Alford^1,2,3 b. 1814 or 1815, d. 7 Jun 1888

Mother*

Sylvia Ann Hodges^1,3,2 b. 1825 or 1826

Last Edited

4 Jun 2022

     He was born on 4 March 1852 at Alabama, USA.^2,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1849 at Alabama, USA, age 11 in the 1860 census⁵; or, circa 1850 since he was older than the second Louisa.⁶ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1853 at Texas, USA, since he was age 27 in the 1880 census.¹ Baldy married Mary C. Land before 1874.^7,1
     Baldy A. Alford died on 6 May 1909 at age 57.⁴
     Baldy A. Alford was buried at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.⁴
     He was commonly known as Buly in the 1870 census.²
     Balldy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isham and Anna Alford.⁵
     Buly appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isham and Anna Alford.²
     Baldy A. and Mary Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, enumerated circa 23 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Lora, Zulu, Austin and Laurance, were listed as living with them.¹ In the death registration of Zula Doggett, who died on 20 August 1947, J. B. Alford was identified as her father.⁸ In the death registration of Eula Hurst, who died on 31 August 1954, B. A. Alford was identified as her father.⁹ In the death registration of John I. Alford, who died on 26 February 1960, B. A. Alford was identified as his father.¹⁰ In the death registration of Velma Von Helpinstill, who died on 25 July 1964, Balldy Alford was identified as her father.¹¹

Family

Mary C. Land b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Marriage*

Baldy married Mary C. Land before 1874.^7,1

Children

Lora Ann Alford+^1,12 b. 27 Feb 1873, d. 15 May 1926
Zula Land Alford+^1,13 b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Aug 1947
W. Austin Alford¹ b. 17 Mar 1877, d. 15 Feb 1894
Lawrence Allen Alford+^1,14,15,16 b. 11 Mar 1879, d. 18 Oct 1963
John Isham Alford+^17,18,10 b. 18 Feb 1881, d. 26 Feb 1960
Annie Alford¹⁹ b. 22 Apr 1883, d. Aug 1885
Velma Von Alford+^20,21,11 b. 27 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1964
Alba Berta Alford+^1,22,23 b. 12 Oct 1889, d. 17 Feb 1970
Mamie Lou Alford²⁴ b. 6 Feb 1892, d. 1903
Eula Alford^25,9 b. 3 Jan 1895, d. 31 Aug 1954
Vera Clara Alford+^26,27,28 b. 30 Dec 1897, d. 21 Jul 1974
Foye Wallace Alford+^29,30 b. 17 Apr 1899, d. 21 Jan 1978

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1355] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas; Page: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_1604; Image: 16.
[S1575] Isham Alford household, 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_1304; Image: 287, Household Members: Name Age
Isham Alford 43
Anna Alford 34
Frances Alford 18
Allen Alford 16
Bertis Alford 14
Balldy Alford 11
Louisa Alford 9
Thomas Alford 5
Julias Alford 3.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, B. A. Alford. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S1575] 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178.
[S185] Rick Moffat, Assumption.
[S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Eula Hurst, Date of Death: 31 Aug 1954, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, John I Alford, Date of Death: 26 Feb 1960, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Velma Von Helpenstill, Date of Death: 25 Jul 1964, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Lora Holiday. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA; Certificate No: 85033.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Margurite Alice SWANZY and Lawrence Allen ALFORD.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Lawrence Allen.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Lawrence Allen Alford, Date of Death: 18 Oct 1963, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1879, Texas, Father: Baldy Alford, Mother: Mary Land.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, John I Alford & Lee Ella Swanzy.
[S2726] Francis Tucker Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Tucker/…, Alford, John I.. Hereinafter cited as Francis Tucker Funeral Home.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Annie Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Velma Von Alford and Sam W Helpinstall.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpenstill, Velma Von.
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Obituaries page; http://www.alfordassociation.org/OBITS/TXOBIT.htm. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S2731] Bartle Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX (Publisher: Shelby County Historical Society), http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/, Shelby County History - Bartle Funeral Home; "This databaase is part of the Shelby County Texas, History website"; cited as "Bartle Funeral Home., Alford, Alba Bertie.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Mamie Lou Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Vera.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Vera Swanzy, Date of Death: 21 Jul 1974, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 30 Dec 1897, Texas, Father: B A Alford, Mother: Mary Land, Certificate Number: 69743.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Fate Alford & Hartzell Oswalt Beck.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Beck, Foye.

Mary C. Land^1,2

F, #19726, b. 29 September 1855, d. 25 November 1916

Pedigree

Last Edited

4 Jun 2022

     She was born on 29 September 1855 at Texas, USA.^2,3 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1851 according to funeral home records. Her son Alba's funeral home record gives her birthplace as Mississippi, and her daughter Zula's death certificate gives her birthplace as Louisiana.^4,5,6 Mary married Baldy A. Alford before 1874.^7,2
     Mary C. Land died on 25 November 1916 at age 61.^3,4
     Mary C. Land was buried at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.³
     Baldy A. and Mary Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, enumerated circa 23 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Lora, Zulu, Austin and Laurance, were listed as living with them.² In the death registration of Zula Doggett, who died on 20 August 1947, Mary Land was identified as her mother.⁸ In the death registration of Eula Hurst, who died on 31 August 1954, Mary Land was identified as her mother.⁹ In the death registration of John I. Alford, who died on 26 February 1960, Mary Land was identified as his mother.¹⁰ In the death registration of Velma Von Helpinstill, who died on 25 July 1964, Mary Land was identified as her mother.¹¹

Family

Baldy A. Alford b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Marriage*

Mary married Baldy A. Alford before 1874.^7,2

Children

Lora Ann Alford+^2,12 b. 27 Feb 1873, d. 15 May 1926
Zula Land Alford+^2,6 b. 29 Jan 1875, d. 20 Aug 1947
W. Austin Alford² b. 17 Mar 1877, d. 15 Feb 1894
Lawrence Allen Alford+^2,13,14,15 b. 11 Mar 1879, d. 18 Oct 1963
John Isham Alford+^16,17,10 b. 18 Feb 1881, d. 26 Feb 1960
Annie Alford¹⁸ b. 22 Apr 1883, d. Aug 1885
Velma Von Alford+^19,20,11 b. 27 Feb 1887, d. 25 Jul 1964
Alba Berta Alford+^2,21,5 b. 12 Oct 1889, d. 17 Feb 1970
Mamie Lou Alford²² b. 6 Feb 1892, d. 1903
Eula Alford^23,9 b. 3 Jan 1895, d. 31 Aug 1954
Vera Clara Alford+^24,25,26 b. 30 Dec 1897, d. 21 Jul 1974
Foye Wallace Alford+^27,28 b. 17 Apr 1899, d. 21 Jan 1978

Citations

[S746] Family Data Collection - Marriages (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Family Data Collection - Marriages; "Compiled by Edmund West for a genetic research database. Considered an unreliable source of information due to the lack source citations"; cited as "Family Data Collection - Marriages., "Name: Alba B Alford Spouse: Cora Jane Swanzy Parents: Baldy A Alford , Mary C Land Birth Place: Sabine, Milam, TX Birth Date: 12 Oct 1889 Marriage Date: 12 Dec 1908 Death Date: 17 Feb 1970. "
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Mary Alford. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, 1916 - Alford, Mary. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
[S2731] Bartle Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX (Publisher: Shelby County Historical Society), http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/, Shelby County History - Bartle Funeral Home; "This databaase is part of the Shelby County Texas, History website"; cited as "Bartle Funeral Home., Alford, Alba Bertie.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA; Certificate No: 85033. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Eula Hurst, Date of Death: 31 Aug 1954, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, John I Alford, Date of Death: 26 Feb 1960, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Velma Von Helpenstill, Date of Death: 25 Jul 1964, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Lora Holiday.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Margurite Alice SWANZY and Lawrence Allen ALFORD.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Lawrence Allen.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Lawrence Allen Alford, Date of Death: 18 Oct 1963, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1879, Texas, Father: Baldy Alford, Mother: Mary Land.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, John I Alford & Lee Ella Swanzy.
[S2726] Francis Tucker Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Tucker/…, Alford, John I.. Hereinafter cited as Francis Tucker Funeral Home.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Annie Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Velma Von Alford and Sam W Helpinstall.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Helpenstill, Velma Von.
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Obituaries page; http://www.alfordassociation.org/OBITS/TXOBIT.htm. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Mamie Lou Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Eula Alford & Zack Hurst.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Vera Clara Alford & Lee Bell Swanzy / Harrell Jack Waldrop.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Swanzy, Vera.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Vera Swanzy, Date of Death: 21 Jul 1974, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 76, Birth Date: 30 Dec 1897, Texas, Father: B A Alford, Mother: Mary Land, Certificate Number: 69743.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Fate Alford & Hartzell Oswalt Beck.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Beck, Foye.

Lora Ann Alford^1,2,3

F, #19727, b. 27 February 1873, d. 15 May 1926

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy A. Alford^4,1 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Mother*

Mary C. Land^4,1 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Last Edited

25 Oct 2021

     She was born on 27 February 1873 at Sabine County, Texas, USA.^5,1,2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1874 at Texas, USA, since she was age 6 in the 1880 census.⁴ Lora married James Henry Holliday on 11 October 1891 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^5,6,3
     Lora Ann Alford died on 15 May 1926 at Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 53 of apoloxy.^5,1
     Lora Ann Alford was buried on 18 May 1926 at Joaquin Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^5,1,2
     Lora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of her parents, Baldy and Mary Alford.⁴

Family

James Henry Holliday b. 1872, d. 1945

Children

Willie Holliday³ b. 4 Jan 1896, d. 27 Nov 1981
Benjamin Holliday⁷ b. 6 Sep 1901, d. 27 Nov 1986

Citations

[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Lora Holiday. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
[S2675] Joaquin Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Lora Ann Holliday. Hereinafter cited as Joaquin Cemetery.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Black, Willie.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Lora ALFORD and J H Holiday.
[S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Lora Alford and J H Holiday. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Holliday, Benjamin.

Zula Land Alford^1,2

F, #19728, b. 29 January 1875, d. 20 August 1947

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy A. Alford^3,4 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Mother*

Mary C. Land^3,4 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Last Edited

17 Dec 2021

Doggett Family - c 1896-97
C. R. Doggett, Zula Doggett, Lillie Doggett Allen, Mrs. W. W. ?Work, Abner Doggett,
Carl Doggett - 1896, Frank Doggett, ???, Florence Caldwell Doggett

     She was born on 29 January 1875 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.^3,1,2,4 Zula married Charles Rufus Doggett on 22 November 1894 at Shelby County, Texas, USA.^1,5
     Zula Land Alford died on 20 August 1947 at Garland, Dallas County, Texas, USA, at age 72 according to Texas Death Certificate 85033.^6,1,2,4 The informant on her death registration was the undertaker. Her parents were identified as J. B. Alford and Mary Land.⁷
     Zula Land Alford was buried on 22 August 1947 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.^1,2,4
     Zulu appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of her parents, Baldy and Mary Alford.³

Family

Charles Rufus Doggett b. 19 Dec 1872, d. 28 Mar 1919

Children

Carl Morgan Doggett^8,9 b. 13 Feb 1896, d. 26 Dec 1952
Bernice Thelma Doggett+¹⁰ b. 1898
Bonnie Lee Doggett¹¹ b. 1902

Citations

[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Zula Land ALFORD and Charles Rufus Doggett.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Doggett, Zula - Wife of C.R. Doggett. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA; Certificate No: 85033. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S2668] The Brides of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, Jula Alford and Charles Rufus Doggett. Hereinafter cited as Brides of Shelby County.
[S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Zula Doggett.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Zula Doggett, Date of Death: 20 Aug 1947, Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Carl Morgan Doggett.
[S2726] Francis Tucker Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Tucker/…, Doggett, Carl Morgan. Hereinafter cited as Francis Tucker Funeral Home.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Bernice Doggett.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Bonnie Lee Doggett.

W. Austin Alford¹

M, #19729, b. 17 March 1877, d. 15 February 1894

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy A. Alford² b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Mother*

Mary C. Land² b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Last Edited

25 Oct 2021

     He was born on 17 March 1877 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.²
     W. Austin Alford died on 15 February 1894 at age 16.¹
     He was commonly known as Austin.²
     Austin appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Baldy and Mary Alford.²

Citations

[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, W Austin Alford.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.

Lawrence Allen Alford^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #19730, b. 11 March 1879, d. 18 October 1963

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy A. Alford^7,2,5,6 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909

Mother*

Mary C. Land^7,2,5,6 b. 29 Sep 1855, d. 25 Nov 1916

Last Edited

4 Jun 2022

     He was born on 11 March 1879 at Sabine County, Texas, USA.^7,2,3,4,5,6 Lawrence married Marguritte Alice Swanzy on 27 February 1903 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^2,3,8,9,10
     Lawrence Allen Alford died on 18 October 1963 at Shelby General Hospital (AKA Memorial Hospital), Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA, at age 84.^1,2,4,5,6 The informant on his death registration was his son, Willie Alford.⁶
     Lawrence Allen Alford was buried on 19 October 1963 or 20 October 1963 at Rather Cemetery (AKA Rathermans or Hurstown Cemetery), Shelby County, Texas, USA.^2,4,5,6
     Laurance appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Baldy and Mary Alford.⁷
     Lawrence and Maggie Alford appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas, Justice Precinct 4, enumerated 18 April 1910, described as a farmer. Their children: Irma and Verna, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 7 years.⁸
     L. A. and Maggie Alford appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Shelby County, Texas, Justice Precinct 3, District 189, enumerated 12 February 1920, described as a farmer. Their children: Irma L., Verna, Elward and Willie, were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of Mrs. Laurence Alford who died 24 February 1951, her husband, Laurence Alford, was listed as a survivor.¹¹

Family

Marguritte Alice Swanzy b. 8 Apr 1881, d. 24 Feb 1951

Marriage*

Lawrence married Marguritte Alice Swanzy on 27 February 1903 at Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA.^2,3,8,9,10

Children

Irma L. Alford+^12,3,8,13 b. 16 Dec 1903, d. 23 Aug 1987
Verna Alford^14,3,8 b. c 1906
Elward Baldy Alford+^15,3,16 b. 29 Oct 1912, d. 1 Feb 2006
Willie Lawrence Alford+^17,3 b. 12 Sep 1916, d. 5 May 2000

Citations

[S1353] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 (Publisher: Texas Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; "An ancestry.com index of Texas deaths with a link to VitalChek for copies of the original record"; cited as "Texas Death Index., Name: Lawrence Allen Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Margurite Alice SWANZY and Lawrence Allen ALFORD.
[S2119] L A Alford household, 10 Feb 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, ustice Precinct 3, Shelby; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 189;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_1846; Image: 828.
[S2667] Rather Cemetery, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/cem_pics/…, Lawrence Alford. Hereinafter cited as Rather Cemetery.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, Alford, Lawrence Allen. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
[S5605] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, online Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Lawrence Allen Alford, Date of Death: 18 Oct 1963, Center, Shelby, Texas, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 11 Mar 1879, Texas, Father: Baldy Alford, Mother: Mary Land. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S2120] Lawrence Alford household, 18 Apr 1910 Household Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Justice Precinct 4, Shelby, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 150, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_1588; Image: 848.
[S2671] The Grooms of Shelby County- 1882 - 1999, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Marriages/…, L A Alford and Maggie Swanzie. Hereinafter cited as Grroms of Shelby County.
[S2726] Francis Tucker Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Tucker/…, Alford, Mrs. Lawrence. Hereinafter cited as Francis Tucker Funeral Home.
[S9280] Mrs. Laurence Alford, The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Feb 25, 1951, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. Laurence Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Irma L ALFORD.
[S10398] Obituaries: Irma Alford Sowell, The Missoulian, Missoula, Montana, 25 Aug 1987, Page 10, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Irma Sowell née Alford. Hereinafter cited as Missoulian.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Verna ALFORD.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Elwin B ALFORD.
[S7546] Eric Clarence Alford, The Champion, Center, TX, no date given viewed at Alford American Family Association, Search using CTRL F to find the obituary transcription of Elward Baldy Alford. Hereinafter cited as The Champion.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Willie L ALFORD.

Isham Alford^1,2,3,4

M, #19731, b. 1814 or 1815, d. 7 June 1888

Pedigree

Father*

Baldy Archibald Alford^5,4 b. 23 Oct 1784, d. 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Terry^5,4 b. 1790, d. 10 May 1874

Last Edited

25 Feb 2023

     He was born in 1814 or 1815 at Georgia, USA, although the 1850 census gives his birthplace as Tennesee.^1,6,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1817 at Georgia, USA, in the 1880 census.⁷ Isham married Sylvia Ann Hodges on 14 August 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama, USA.^7,8,9,1,10,2
     Isham Alford died on 7 June 1888 at Milam, Sabine County, Texas, USA.³
     Isham Alford appeared on the 1840 U.S. Federal Census of St. Clair County, Alabama, USA, enumerated 1 June 1840 (Only the head of the household was named in this census.) His wife was probably Sylvia Ann Hodges and their son was probably Britten, based upon estimated ages. . He was over 20 and under 30. His wife was over 15 and under 20. They had a son under 5 years of age. Thomas and Jeff Alford were enumerated on the same page in this census.¹¹
     Isham and Selvira Alford appeared on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census of St. Clair County, Texas, St. Clair, District 39, enumerated 9 November 1850 Their children: Britten, Frances, Allen, Burtis and Louisa, were listed as living with them.⁹
     Isham and Anna Alford appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, enumerated 30 June 1860, described as a farmer. Their children: Frances, Allen, Birtis, Balldy, Louisa, Thomas and Julias, were listed as living with them. He lived near post office Milam, with land worth $1,500 and an estate of $1,815.²
     Isham and Anna Alford appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas, enumerated 23 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Allen, Buly, Thomas, Preston, Alethea and Wiley, were listed as living with them.¹
     Isam and Anna Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, enumerated 1 June 1880 Their son, Wiley, was listed as living with them.⁷

Family

Sylvia Ann Hodges b. 1825 or 1826

Marriage*

Isham married Sylvia Ann Hodges on 14 August 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama, USA.^7,8,9,1,10,2

Children

Britten Alford^12,9 b. c 1839
Frances A. Alford+^9,2,13 b. 1 Jun 1842
Allen Josiah Alford Jr+^1,9,2,14,15 b. 27 Feb 1844, d. 3 Jul 1923 or 23 Jul 1923
Bertis Terry Alford+^7,9,2 b. Sep 1846
Louisa Alford⁹ b. c 1849, d. b 1851
Louisa Alford² b. c 1851
Baldy A. Alford+^7,1,16 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Thomas Redden Alford+^1,2,17 b. 18 Mar 1855, d. 27 Nov 1898
Preston Alford^1,2 b. c 1857
Althea Alford¹ b. c 1859
Wiley Alford^7,1 b. c 1864

Citations

[S1355] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas; Page: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_1604; Image: 16.
[S1575] Isham Alford household, 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_1304; Image: 287.
[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Isham ALFORD.
[S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Archibald “Baldy” Alford.
[S1577] Alford American Family Association, online Alford American Family Association, Known Descendants of Isham Alford & Anne Ferrell. Hereinafter cited as AAFA.
[S1572] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 140, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M432_14; Image: 541, Isham Alford 35 Farmer Tennessee
Selvira Alford 26 Alabama
Britten Alford 11 Alabama
Frances Alford 8 Alabama
Allen Alford 7 Alabama
Burtis Alford 5 Alabama
Louisa Alford 1 Alabama.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1569] Alabama Marriage Collection 1800-1969, online www.ancestry.com, Isham Alford & Ann Hodges. Hereinafter cited as Alabama Marriages.
[S1572] 01 Jun 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 140.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Isham ALFORD & Sylvia Anne HODGES.
[S1570] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1840 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 233, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 14, Only the Head of household is name in this census: Isham Alford.
[S1570] 01 Jun 1840 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 233, Isham Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Frances A ALFORD.
[S2672] Magnum Funeral Home, Shelby County, TX, online http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.org/Shelby/Mangum/…, 1923 - Allen Alford Jr.. Hereinafter cited as Magnum Funeral Home.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Allen Josiah ALFORD.
[S1575] 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, Household Members: Name Age
Isham Alford 43
Anna Alford 34
Frances Alford 18
Allen Alford 16
Bertis Alford 14
Balldy Alford 11
Louisa Alford 9
Thomas Alford 5
Julias Alford 3.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Thomas Redden ALFORD.

Sylvia Ann Hodges¹

F, #19732, b. 1825 or 1826

Pedigree

Last Edited

25 Feb 2023

     She was born in 1822 at St. Clair, Alabama, USA.¹ She was born in 1825 or 1826 at Alabama, USA.^2,3,4,5 Sylvia married Isham Alford on 14 August 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama, USA.^2,6,4,3,7,5
     Only the head of the household was named in the 1840 census, with the number of household members broken out by age and gender groupings. Sylvia appears to have been included in this statistical breakout of the household of Isham Alford.⁸
     Isham and Selvira Alford appeared on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census of St. Clair County, Texas, St. Clair, District 39, enumerated 9 November 1850 Their children: Britten, Frances, Allen, Burtis and Louisa, were listed as living with them.⁴
     Isham and Anna Alford appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, enumerated 30 June 1860, described as a farmer. Their children: Frances, Allen, Birtis, Balldy, Louisa, Thomas and Julias, were listed as living with them. He lived near post office Milam, with land worth $1,500 and an estate of $1,815.⁵
     Isham and Anna Alford appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas, enumerated 23 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Allen, Buly, Thomas, Preston, Alethea and Wiley, were listed as living with them.³
     Isam and Anna Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, enumerated 1 June 1880 Their son, Wiley, was listed as living with them.²

Family

Isham Alford b. 1814 or 1815, d. 7 Jun 1888

Marriage*

Sylvia married Isham Alford on 14 August 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama, USA.^2,6,4,3,7,5

Children

Britten Alford^9,4 b. c 1839
Frances A. Alford+^4,5,10 b. 1 Jun 1842
Allen Josiah Alford Jr+^3,11,5,12 b. 27 Feb 1844, d. 3 Jul 1923 or 23 Jul 1923
Bertis Terry Alford+^2,4,5 b. Sep 1846
Louisa Alford⁴ b. c 1849, d. b 1851
Louisa Alford⁵ b. c 1851
Baldy A. Alford+^2,13,3 b. 4 Mar 1852, d. 6 May 1909
Thomas Redden Alford+^3,5,14 b. 18 Mar 1855, d. 27 Nov 1898
Preston Alford^3,5 b. c 1857
Althea Alford³ b. c 1859
Wiley Alford^2,3 b. c 1864

Citations

[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Sylvia Anne HODGES.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1355] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas; Page: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_1604; Image: 16.
[S1572] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 140, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M432_14; Image: 541.
[S1575] Isham Alford household, 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_1304; Image: 287.
[S1569] Alabama Marriage Collection 1800-1969, online www.ancestry.com, Isham Alford & Ann Hodges. Hereinafter cited as Alabama Marriages.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Isham ALFORD & Sylvia Anne HODGES.
[S1570] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1840 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 233, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 14, Only the Head of household is name in this census: Isham Alford.
[S1570] 01 Jun 1840 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 233, Isham Alford.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Frances A ALFORD.
[S1572] 01 Jun 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 140, Isham Alford 35 Farmer Tennessee
Selvira Alford 26 Alabama
Britten Alford 11 Alabama
Frances Alford 8 Alabama
Allen Alford 7 Alabama
Burtis Alford 5 Alabama
Louisa Alford 1 Alabama.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Allen Josiah ALFORD.
[S1575] 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, Household Members: Name Age
Isham Alford 43
Anna Alford 34
Frances Alford 18
Allen Alford 16
Bertis Alford 14
Balldy Alford 11
Louisa Alford 9
Thomas Alford 5
Julias Alford 3.
[S2114] L K Worsham, viewed July 11, 2009, Thomas Redden ALFORD.

Wiley Alford^1,2

M, #19733, b. circa 1864

Pedigree

Father*

Isham Alford^1,2 b. 1814 or 1815, d. 7 Jun 1888

Mother*

Sylvia Ann Hodges^1,2 b. 1825 or 1826

Last Edited

2 Oct 2015

     He was born circa 1864 at Texas, USA.^1,2
     Wiley appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isham and Anna Alford.²
     Wiley appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isam and Anna Alford.¹

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1355] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Beat 2, Sabine, Texas; Page: 8, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_1604; Image: 16.

Bertis Terry Alford¹

M, #19734, b. September 1846

Pedigree

Father*

Isham Alford^2,3,4 b. 1814 or 1815, d. 7 Jun 1888

Mother*

Sylvia Ann Hodges^2,3,4 b. 1825 or 1826

Last Edited

24 Feb 2023

     He was born in September 1846 at Alabama, USA, in the 1900 census although he was listed as being 5 in the 1850 census, and 14 in the 1860 census which would make his birth year 1845.^5,3,6 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1849 at Texas, USA, since he was age 31 in the 1880 census.² Bertis married Elizabeth Collier circa 1868.^2,5
     Burtis appeared on the 1850 Federal Census St. Clair County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isham and Selvira Alford.³
     Birtis appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Isham and Anna Alford.⁴
     Burtis and Elizabeth Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, enumerated 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Carrie, Isam, Preston and George W, were listed as living with them. The enumeration included a black servant, Robert Alford who was working on the farm.²
     Bertis Terry and Elizabeth Alford appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Justice Precinct 8, District 72, enumerated 11 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Jennie V, Burits I, Willie E. and Carrie L, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 32 years.⁷

Family

Elizabeth Collier b. Dec 1851

Marriage*

Bertis married Elizabeth Collier circa 1868.^2,5

Children

Carrie Alford² b. c 1870
Isam Alford² b. c 1871
Preston Alford² b. c 1873
George W Alford² b. c 1879
Jennie V Alford² b. Oct 1880
Burits I Alford² b. Oct 1883
William Elwood Alford^2,1 b. 16 Jul 1886, d. 15 Oct 1972
Carrie L Alford² b. Aug 1889

Citations

[S7923] William Elwood Alford, Death Certificate 74944 (Oct 27, 1972), Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1572] Isham Alford household, 01 Jun 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St. Clair, Alabama; Page: 140, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M432_14; Image: 541.
[S1575] Isham Alford household, 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_1304; Image: 287.
[S1573] Burtis Alford household, 11 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623 1668, Household Members: Name Age
Burtis Alford 53
Elizabeth Alford 48
Jennie V Alford 19
Burtis I Alford 16
Willie E Alford 13
Carrie L Alford 10.
[S1575] 30 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Redland Beat, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 330; Family: 178, Household Members: Name Age
Isham Alford 43
Anna Alford 34
Frances Alford 18
Allen Alford 16
Bertis Alford 14
Balldy Alford 11
Louisa Alford 9
Thomas Alford 5
Julias Alford 3.
[S1573] 11 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72.

Elizabeth Collier¹

F, #19735, b. December 1851

Pedigree

Last Edited

24 Feb 2023

     She was born in December 1851 at Mississippi, USA, in the 1900 census.² Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1855 at Mississippi, USA, since she was age 26 in the 1880 census.³ Elizabeth married Bertis Terry Alford circa 1868.^3,2
     Burtis and Elizabeth Alford appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, enumerated 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Carrie, Isam, Preston and George W, were listed as living with them. The enumeration included a black servant, Robert Alford who was working on the farm.³
     Bertis Terry and Elizabeth Alford appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Sabine County, Texas, Justice Precinct 8, District 72, enumerated 11 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Jennie V, Burits I, Willie E. and Carrie L, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 32 years.⁴

Family

Bertis Terry Alford b. Sep 1846

Children

Carrie Alford³ b. c 1870
Isam Alford³ b. c 1871
Preston Alford³ b. c 1873
George W Alford³ b. c 1879
Jennie V Alford³ b. Oct 1880
Burits I Alford³ b. Oct 1883
William Elwood Alford³ b. 16 Jul 1886, d. 15 Oct 1972
Carrie L Alford^3,1 b. Aug 1889

Citations

[S7923] William Elwood Alford, Death Certificate 74944 (Oct 27, 1972), Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, Death Certificates.
[S1573] Burtis Alford household, 11 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623 1668, Household Members: Name Age
Burtis Alford 53
Elizabeth Alford 48
Jennie V Alford 19
Burtis I Alford 16
Willie E Alford 13
Carrie L Alford 10.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S1573] 11 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 72.

Carrie Alford¹

F, #19736, b. circa 1870

Pedigree

Father*

Bertis Terry Alford¹ b. Sep 1846

Mother*

Elizabeth Collier¹ b. Dec 1851

Last Edited

14 Apr 2018

She was born circa 1870 at Texas, USA.¹
Carrie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of her parents, Burtis and Elizabeth Alford.¹

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.

Isam Alford¹

M, #19737, b. circa 1871

Pedigree

Father*

Bertis Terry Alford¹ b. Sep 1846

Mother*

Elizabeth Collier¹ b. Dec 1851

Last Edited

14 Apr 2018

He was born circa 1871 at Texas, USA.¹
Isam appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Burtis and Elizabeth Alford.¹

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.

Preston Alford¹

M, #19738, b. circa 1873

Pedigree

Father*

Bertis Terry Alford¹ b. Sep 1846

Mother*

Elizabeth Collier¹ b. Dec 1851

Last Edited

14 Apr 2018

He was born circa 1873 at Texas, USA.¹
Preston appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Burtis and Elizabeth Alford.¹

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.

George W Alford¹

M, #19739, b. circa 1879

Pedigree

Father*

Bertis Terry Alford¹ b. Sep 1846

Mother*

Elizabeth Collier¹ b. Dec 1851

Last Edited

14 Apr 2018

He was born circa 1879 at Texas, USA.¹
George W appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Burtis and Elizabeth Alford.¹

Citations

[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.

Adrain R Alford¹

M, #19740, b. circa 1876, d. 1902

Pedigree

Father*

Thomas Redden Alford² b. 18 Mar 1855, d. 27 Nov 1898

Mother*

Sarah Matilda Collier² b. 18 Feb 1863, d. 7 Sep 1925

Last Edited

4 Nov 2021

     He was born circa 1876 at Texas, USA.^2,1
     Adrain R Alford died in 1902 at Sabine County, Texas, USA.¹
     His name was also recorded as Adron Alford in the 1880 census.²
     Adron appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Sabine County, Texas in the household of his parents, Thomas and Sarah Alford.³

Citations

[S2114] L K Worsham, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10691355/, L K Worsham (Katie, TX), downloaded viewed July 11, 2009, Adrain R. ALFORD.
[S1354] Baldy A. household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 242D; Enumeration District: 086, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T1325; Family History Film: 1255325.
[S12016] Thomas Alford household, 22 & 23 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Page: 122D; Enumeration District: 086; Family: 103, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.