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All information for my branch of Alfords researched by the AAFA (American Alford Family Association), of which I am a member. |
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1. Stephanie Alford #3965 born 1959. Full-time Student Brothers - Dean Alford born 1963 married Nelsene _____, parents to Jordan, Morgan and Cheyenne Alford Kelly Alford born 1968, married Mary Ellen _____, divorced, parents to Andrew and Oshia Marie Alford Parents 2. Ronald Alford #508 born 1939, Colorado, married (1) Gladys _____ #1547, born 1939, Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO, married (2) divorced, Candace _____ #3964. 3. Gladys_____ #1547 born 1939, Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO. Grand Parents 4. Eugene C. Alford #506 born about 1914, Kansas, married Erma Carter #507. Eugene died ___ __ 1990, Simla, Elbert Co., CO. He was enumerated with his parents in El Paso Co., CO in 1920 as age 6, b. KS. His parents were Isacc E. 36 KS and Georgia 31 KS. No others in the family. 5. Erma Carter #507. Great Grand Parents 8. Isaac Errett Alford #504 born Feb 2 1884, Leanna, Allen Co., KS, married 1908, in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Georgia Blair #505, born about 1889, Kansas. Isaac died Aug 26 1972, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Isaac Errett moved to Colorado in 1907, homesteading in Simla, moved to Colorado Springs in 1947. In 1920 census he and Georgia and Eugene were in El Paso Co., CO. 9. Georgia Blair #505 born about 1889, Kansas. Great Great Grand Parents 16. Anthony Wayne Alford #479 born Nov 10 1851, Daviess Co., IN, married in Indiana, Rachel Edwards #480, born Feb 11 1862, died Dec 15 1937. Anthony died May 17 1917, Leanna, Allen Co., KS, buried: Leanna, Allen Co., KS. 1. There are accounts that both children - Beulah and Metta married Claud Roberts. 17. Rachel Edwards #480 born Feb 11 1862, died Dec 15 1937. 3rd Great Grand Parents 32. Wayne Alford #445 born Apr 21 1821, Daviess Co., IN, married May 11 1841, in Daviess Co., IN, Mary Perkins #446, born Jan 6 1823, Daviess Co., IN, died Jun 20 1897, Allen Co., KS. Wayne died Sep 24 1874, Allen Co., KS. 33. Mary Perkins #446 born Jan 6 1823, Daviess Co., IN, died Jun 20 1897, Allen Co., KS. 4th Great Grand Parents 64. James Alford #410 born Dec 21 1791, Giles Co., VA, married ___ __ 1813, in Wythe Co., VA, Hannah Baker #411, born ___ __ 1791, Crocketts Cove, Wythe Co., VA, died Aug 27 1875, Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS, buried: Alford Cemetery near Peru, KS. James died Aug 9 1864, Daviess Co., IN, buried: Alford Cem. Daviess Co., IN. The family lived for a while in Virginia and moved to Indiana in 1816 where they settled on the south bank of the White River at Portersville, DuBois Co., IN. They also lived in Gibson Co., IN where James was known as Captain Alford. They next moved a few miles north to a 2-story hewed log house in what was to become Alfordsville, IN. James Alford founded the town and gave it it's name. He gave ground for the first church which was a Christian Church which most of the Alfords attended and it was the first church in Reeves Township, DuBois Co. He also gave land for the first school house in Reeve Township. [The preceeding data came from the Jewell Gallagher sketch and she credits three different associates as sources.] 65. Hannah Baker #411 born ___ __ 1791, Crocketts Cove, Wythe Co., VA, died Aug 27 1875, Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS, buried: Alford Cemetery near Peru, KS. After she was widowed Hannah Baker Alford moved to Chautauqua Co., KS with her granddaughter, Orlena (Harris) Alford whom she had raised. They made the move in 1869 and she died in 1875. She is buried in the Alford cemetery near Peru, KS. "His widow, Hannah Alford, came to Kansas in the early seventies, and lived with here daughter Indiana Harmon, near Peru, in Chautauqua County."-WWA1942/44. She is buried in a country cemetery two or three miles north of Peru. Buried with her are her daughter Indiana and her husband William Harmon. 66. John Perkins #2608 married Eleanor Jones #2609. 67. Eleanor Jones #2609. 5th Great Grand Parents 128. John Alford #79 born Abt __ 1768, Augusta Co., VA, married (1) Oct 26 1789, in Montgomery Co., VA, Eleanor Hoge #87, born Apr 5 1769, Botetourt Co., VA, died Dec __ 1814, Montgomery Co., VA, married (2) Nov 3 1815, in Giles Co., VA, Peggy Crawford #88. John died Aft __ 1829, Kentucky or Missouri. Ruth Moran shows his birth as between June 1 and Oct. 27, 1768. Born 1768-1769 according to Montgomery County, tax rolls. His whereabouts are unknown after 1829. Some think he died in Kentucky and others, at least a Clara V. Alford, says Missouri. Some earlier accounts showed wives Miss Hays and Miss Smith but nothing has been found to support them so they are no longer listed. "The four sons of John Alford and Elloner Hodge Alford, all came to what was then Gibson County, Indiana, and later lived in Davies County, Indiana. The town of Alfordsville was named for James Alford, and he was known as Captain Alford." William A. Alford THE FAMILY OF ALFORD (Independence, KS: N. pub, 1941-42) p. 44. As evidenced by the above some accounts do not include "Landy" as a son. Ruth Moran in letter dated Sep. 28, 1996 shows him as born between June 1, 1768 and Oct. 27, 1768 - see letter for explanation [!!! INSERT HERE !!!] 129. Eleanor Hoge #87 born Apr 5 1769, Botetourt Co., VA, died Dec __ 1814, Montgomery Co., VA. Fred Davis and Michele Brooks show her born Backcreek Valley, Pulaski Co., VA. 6th Great Grand Parents 256. Thomas Alford #68 born Abt __ 1736, Virginia ??, married Abt __ 1764, in Virginia, Elizabeth _____ #74, born ___ __ 1745, died ___ __ 1805/06, Wythe Co., VA. Thomas died Nov __ 1806, Wythe Co., VA. THE WILL OF THOMAS ALFORD In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Alford of the County of Wythe, state of Virginia being sick and indisposed in Body but of a sound and disposing mind and memory do make and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in the following manner to wit: Imprimis I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be discharged out of my personal estate, the residue after paying my just debts I leave and bequeath to my son Moses Alford who is to maintain his mother Elizabeth Alford during her natural life and to pay his Brothers and Sisters and to the Representatives of those who may be dead One dollar Currency to each of them hereby making void all former Wills by me made declaring and publishing this to be my Last Will and Testament. Lastly I do constitute and appoint Elizabeth Alford my wife and Moses [the name Thomas was originally written here and is scratched through and the name Moses written above] Alford my son Executors to this my will with full power and Authority to Execute everything that may appear after my decease necessary. In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 14th day of November 1805. Thomas AlfordIn Presence of Thomas Boyd Humphrey Ellis John Fiely Henry Christly Wythe County December Court 1805 This the last Will and Testament of Thomas Alford Deceased was proven in Court by the oaths of Thomas Boyd, Humphrey Ellis and Henry Christly, Witnesses thereto and the same is ordered to be Recorded. Test. John P. Matthews D. C. This Will is recorded in Wythe County, Virginia in Will Book No. 1, Page 338. Their children have traditionally been shown as born in Wythe County. That county was not formed until 1789/90. It came from Montgomery 1777, it from Fincastle 1772. it from Botetourt 1770 and it from Augusta which was created 1738/45. Ruth Moran shows his death as Nov/Dec 1805. He wrote his will November 14, 1805 and probably died within the month after writing the will, as probate occured in Dec. 1805 - unless a smudge is obscuring a "1806." [Note that the Jewell Gallagher sketch listed him only as a possible son of John Alford.- She lacked proof also.] 257. Elizabeth _____ #74 born ___ __ 1745, died ___ __ 1805/06, Wythe Co., VA. Some think Field was her surname. Need proof or correct data. There is no proof of when she died, but she was alive when Thomas wrote his will, Nov 14, 1805. The 1805/06 used could be date no longer listed on tax records. She might have been living with son Moses. 258. James Hogg, Jr. #3553 married Elizabeth Howe #3554. 259. Elizabeth Howe #3554. 7th Great Grand Parents 512. John Alford #66 born ___ __ 1696, married Mary _____ #67, died Aft __ 1758, Probably Frederick Co., VA. John died ___ __ 1748, Frederick Co., VA. Nothing is really KNOWN about John's birth date or place. While he died in Frederick County he was probably present in Orange County from which Frederick was made in 1735. He made his will Nov 13, 1748 and it was admitted to probate January 4, 1748 so he died within that period of less than 60 days. He was fairly young when he died because all of his children were under 19 and the wording of the will suggested the wife might remarry. The late Mrs. Tressie Bowman reported that he was the son of John Alford and Elizabeth. That would be the John who died 1702 in Dorchester County, Maryland, whose will dated October 20, 1702 was probated November 11, 1702 and is filed in Box 1, Folder 6 Dorchester/Carolina Co., MD wills-1702. Other children of John and Elizabeth Alford were Matthais and Joseph. John and Matthias were the executor's of the older John Alfords will. Son John is, according to Mrs. Bowman, supposed to have married Mary Dawson 1717 in Dorchester County, MD. [later proved that Mary Dawson married Edward Alford.] Matthias married Celeninor Godward and Joseph married 1735 Margaret Richardson. Mike Heazel, AAFA #0664 has a theory that would make the subject the probable grandson of this John & Elizabeth Alford. AAFA member Joe Alford, #1058 has a similar theory- showing the subject to be the son of Matthais Alford who was the son of John & Elizabeth. Perhaps continued research will reveal evidence needed to prove a connection. If and when any credibility can be proven to this connection the data will be take out of this note form and the Alfords entered as subjects in the Genealogy. Lynn Shelley, AAFA research leader, gives the following reasons for placing John as the first child: (1) He is listed first in the will. (2) He got 2 horses, 1 Negro and the still which is to help support his mother, others only got 1 horse (except Priscilla). (3) John gets inheritance at age 19 or marriage of mother; others get theirs only at their marriage. (4) At marriage of mother, John becomes responsible for siblings' inheritance. (5) John's age - not yet 19 - only one mentioned. If others were older, wouldn't they support mother, be executors, etc. (6) 1754 Frederick County Deed indicates John is acting on behalf of siblings, William and Acquilla, who it is assumed were still underage. (7) William votes in Frederick County, in 1761 but not in 1758- had he just turned 21- or was he just then a landowner? John Alford of Frederick County, Va., will In the name of God Amen I John Alford of Frederick County being very sick and weak of body but in perfect health of mind & Memory Do make constitute & appoint this my last will & Testament in manner & form following. First & principally I give my Soul to Almighty God, my Body I give to the Earth to be decently Buried at the Discretion of my Executrix hereafter mentioned and for what Worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bless me with my will is that it may be Disposed of in the following manner. Imprimis I Give to my beloved wife Mary Alford the use & benefit of all my Estate during her Natural Life except as is hereafter Excepted and after Decease to be equally Divided amongst all my Children Male & female except also the Specifick Legacys hereafter mentioned. Item I Give to my Son John Alford one Negro Boy named Casar my Still with the appurtenances thereunto belonging my young Dark Bay horse called Prince & a young Natural pacing Mare with a Blaize in her face to be delivered to him when he shall arrive to the age of Ninteen Years unless his Mother Marry before he arrives to that Age & then my Will is that my Said Son Shall be possessed of the above Legacies Directly on her Said Marriage always provided that my Said Wife Mary shall have & enjoy half the profits arising & accruing by the Said Still During all the time that she shall remain a Widow & my will further is that if my Said Son John Should Die without Heirs & before his Mother that then the before Bequeathed Legacies Shall be equally Divided amongst all the rest of my Children - Males & females & further it is my Will that Sd son John Shall not Enjoy or have any other part of my Estate or any Share with my other Children than what is above given & bequeathed to him and further it is my Will that if my wife Marry before or after my said Son John Arrives to the Age of Nineteen years that he after his Arrival to that Age & such her Marriage shall have & take the Estate belonging to my other Children into his hands. Item I give to my Daughter Mary Alford one Natural pacing Young Bay Mare commonly called hers to be Delivered to her at the Day of her Marriage. Item I Give to my son Thomas Alford a Young black pacing Mare commonly Called his to be Delivered to him at the Day of his Marrying. Item I Give to my Son William Alford a Young Dark Bay Yearling pacing horse Commonly called his to be Delivered to him at the Day of his Marrying. Item I Give to my Daughter Priscilla Alford one Negro Girl called Licia to be Delivered her after the Decease of my Wife. Also one Mare Colt that came of a black Mare called Flower to be Delivered to her at the Day of her Marriage. Item I Give to my Daughter Aquilla Alford a young horse which Came of my Roan Mare to be Delivered to her at the Day of her marriage. Lastly I Nominate & appoint my Loving Wife Mary Alford my Sole Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament hereby Revoking all other Wills before by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the 13th day of November 1748. Signd Seald, & published John Alford (Seal) in the presence of Jno Hurman (Harman) John Peverly his Richard <> Robeson (Robason?) (Robinson?) mark At a Court continued & held for Frederick County on Wednesday the 4th day of January 1748. This Will of John Alford Deceased was presented into Court by Mary Alford the Executrix therin named who in open Court refused to abide by the S'd Will. John Harman & John Peverley two of the witnesses thereto having on Oath proved the Same & John Peverly on his Oath Declared that he saw Richard Robinson the other witness Sign the Same then & Will is admitted to Record. Test J Woods Know all men by these presents that we Mary Alford John Hurman Isaac Pennington & Edward Sniggers are held & firmly bound unto Marques Calmses Gent. The first Justice in the Commission of the peace for Frederick County for & in behalf & to the sole use & behoof of the Justices of the said County and their successors in the sum of Five Hundred pounds Current Money; To be paid to the said Marquis Calmses his Executors & administrator & Assigns: To the which payment well & truly to be made we Bind ourselves & every of us & our every of our Heirs, Executors & administrators jointly & separately firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals Dated this 4th day of January 1748. The Condition of this Obligation is such that if the above bound Mary Alford Administratrix of all the Goods Chattels & Credits of John Alford Deseased with the will annexed. Do make or cause to be made a true & perfect Inventory of all & singular the Goods Chattels & Credits of the said Dec'd which have or shall come to the Hands or possession or knowledge of her the said Mary or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for her: and the same so made do Exhibit or cause to be Exhibited into the County Court of Frederick at such time as she shall be thereunto required by the said Court and the same Goods Chattels and Credits and all other the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased at the time of his Death which at any time after shall come to the hands or possession of the said Mary or into the hands of or possession of any other person or persons for her do will and truly administrated according to Law. And further do make a just and true Account of her Actings and Doings therein when thereto required by the said Court and all the rest & residue of the said Goods Chattels and Credits which shall be found remaining upon the said Administratrix Account the same being first examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being shall deliver and pay to such person or persons respectively as the said Justices by their order of Judgement shall Direct pursuant to the Laws in that case made and provided; And if it shall herafter Appear that any other last will and testament was made by the Deceased and the Executor or Executors therein named do exhibit the same into the said court making Request to have it allowed and approved accordingly. If the said Mary Alford being thereunto required to render and deliver up her Letters of Administration Approbation of such testament being first had and made in the said Court Then this obligation to be void and of none effect or else to remain in full force and virtue. her Sealed and Delivered Mary X Alford (seal) in presence of mark the Court Jno Harman? (seal) Isaac Pennington (seal) Edward Sniggers? (seal) At a Court continued and held for Frederick County on Wednesday the 4th day of January 1748 Mary Alford Administratrix of John Alford Deceased together with John Harman Isaac Pennington and Edward Sniggers? her security Acknowledged in open court this their bond for the said Mary her true and faithful Administration of the said Deceaseds Estate which was admitted to record. Test: J. Wood C.C. 513. Mary _____ #67 died Aft __ 1758, Probably Frederick Co., VA. It was thought at one time she was Mary DAWSON but Mary Dawson married EDWARD ALFORD April 23 1715 in St. Peter's Parish, Talbot Co., MD.