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California Obituaries
CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
Date posted: 29 NOVEMBER 2022
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The families of many of the subjects of these California obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) (DNA Group 1)
2. Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey
3. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
4. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford
5. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
6. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
By Samuel Morgan Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, printer, 1908)
7. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also: “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
8. Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford (DNA Group 3)
9. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
10. Known Descendants of John Alford [1750] & Lucy Bradley
11. Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton (DNA Group 1)
12. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group 2)
13. Known Descendants of William Alford 1751–1811 NC
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
CA Births: California Birth Index, 1905–1995; and California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849–1980
CA Marriages: California Marriage Index, 1949–1959 and 1960–1985; California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849–1980; and California, Select Marriages 1850–1945; California, Marriage Records from Select Marriages 1850–1941
CA Divorces: California Divorce Index, 1966–1984
CA Deaths: California Death Index, 1940–1997; California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849–1980; and California, Death Index, 1905–1939
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ADA REIS JOHNSTON MURPHY ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 27 March 1984
In another article:
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Friday, 11 May 1984
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ada Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 July 1893 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son William Reis Murphy Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Ada R. Alford was born 13 July 1893 in PA and died 23 March 1984 in Riverside Co., CA, father’s surname Reis, mother’s maiden name Trantor.
In 1900, New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA: Ada Reis, age 6 born July 1893 in PA, is living with her parents, William E. Reis, 50 born Feb 1850 in PA, President of National Steel Co., and Clara 39 born Jan 1861 in OH; and 4 siblings. Also in the household is a servant, a nurse, and a cook.
Marriage announcement:
NEW YORK TIMES
New York City, NY—Friday, 27 October 2016
In 1920, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA: William E. Reis, age 69 born PA; his wife Clara T. 58 KY; son William E. 32 PA; daughter Ada Johnston 24 PA, married; and 3 servants.
Marriage announcement:
EVENING EXPRESS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 13 December 1920
In 1940, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA: Ray M. Alford, age 42 born OH; his wife Ada R. Alford 43 PA; and son William R. Alford 17 CA. They all lived in the same house in 1935.
On Ray Martin Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 45, living in Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA, not employed. He was born 26 Sept 1896 in Marietta, OH, and his contact is Ada R. Alford.
From CA Deaths: Ray Martin Alford, born 26 Sept 1896 in OH and died 18 Nov 1983 in San Diego Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name is McCabe.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index (Ancestry): Ray Marvin [sic] Alford was born 26 Sept 1896 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, son of Geo. L. Alford and Hattie McCabe.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984, pages 11–13.
Her husband’s lineage: Ray Martin 1896 OH1, George V. Lawrence 1867 PA2, Thomas J. 1827 PA3, John A. 1790 on ship in transit from Ireland4, Michael 1765 Ireland5.
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ADELE ALFORD FELLEY
SONOMA WEST TIMES & NEWS
Sebastopol, Sonoma Co., CA—9 March 2000
Photo from Redwood Memorial Gardens, Guerneville, Sonoma Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Dori Safford
Photo posted in 2006
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Adele Felley (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Nov 1910, last residence Guerneville, Sonoma Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, Ray Carlton Alford Sr.; and half-siblings Esther Isabel Alford Vargas and Ray Carlton Alford Jr.
From SSACI: Adele Alford Felley was born 1 Nov 1910 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, daughter of Ray C. Alford and Louise Cahol. She died 28 Feb 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Adele 1910 CA1, Ray Carlton 1883 KS2, Carlton Duane 1841 NY3, Duane D. 1811 MA4, Abner 1767 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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ADELE NELSON ALFORD HEINK
Mother of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493
Grandmother of Karl Stanton Heink, AAFA #0458
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 29 May 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Heink, Adele Alford, 84, died May 6, 1997 in Point Loma.
Survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Mary Lou Heink of Florida, her daughter and son-in-law Adele & Ralph Roblee of San Diego, 5 grandchildren, Karl Heink, Jobie Woltman and Leta Mosebach, all of Florida, Mike and Mark Roblee of San Diego, 5 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Hans, in 1991, and her son, Hans Jr., in 1943.
Services at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Fri. May 30th 11 a.m. followed by Inurnment St. Andrew’s Quiet Garden. Donations may be made to Memorial Fund at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, 1050 Thomas Ave. SD 92109.
In another article, unpublished, written by her son William Alford Heink:
Adele Alford Heink, 84, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 6, at Point Loma Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Heink, of Pacific Beach, had lived in San Diego since 1924 and graduated from Coronado High School in 1929. She attended UCLA.
An active member of the Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity, Mrs. Heink served many years as a local chapter advisor and in numerous national positions. She was also the founder of 3 Pi Beta Phi Alumni Clubs. During the 1950’s, she was an extremely active PTA volunteer at both La Jolla Elementary and High Schools. She was also a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader.
Well known for her work with the Episcopal Church, Mrs. Heink was the first female member of the Vestry at St. Andrew’s by-the-sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Beach, sang for many years in the St. Andrew’s Choir, and founded and chaired the annual St. Andrew’s Christmas Bazaar. She was an avid supporter of all church activities. Survivors include her son, William Heink of Merritt Island, Florida, her daughter, Adele Roblee of Pacific Beach, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death in 1991 by her husband of 59 years, Hans Heink.
Services will be held at St. Andrews Church in Pacific Beach at 11 AM on Friday, May 30. Interment will be in the Quiet Garden at St. Andrews. Pacific Beach Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Saint Andrews by the Sea Church Columbarium, Pacific Beach, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Oliver Shirley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Adele A. Heink (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Aug 1912, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her mother, Adele Ria Taylor Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Thalbert Nelson Alford, in District of Columbia Obituaries; and brother William Taylor Alford in Rhode Island Obituaries.
Her husband was Hans August Ernst Heink, born 6 Oct 1908 in Hamburg, Germany, and died in 1991. The obituary in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998 included a detailed list of her ancestors and descendants.
From CA Deaths: Adele A. Heink was born 13 Aug 1912 in DC and died 6 May 1997 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Taylor.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Adele Nelson 1912 DC1, Thalbert Nelson 1887 TX2, Albert Nelson 1841 TX3, George G. 1793 NY4, George 1764 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ADELE RIA TAYLOR ALFORD
Grandmother of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493; and Mildred Harlow “Jill” Alford Ward Moran, AAFA #0301
Great-Grandmother of Karl Stanton Heink, AAFA #0458
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 9 September 1966
Services for Mrs. Adele Taylor Alford, 82, of 3434 Jewel St., will be at 2 p.m. today in Pacific Beach Mortuary. She died Tuesday [September 6] in a convalescent hospital.
Photo from her granddaughter Jill Moran, AAFA #0301
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Cady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Adele Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 July 1884 and died _____ Sept 1966, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Adele Nelson Alford Heink in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Thalbert Nelson Alford, in District of Columbia Obituaries; and son William Taylor Alford in Rhode Island Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Adele T. Alford was born 16 July 1884 and died 6 Sept 1966 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Radford.
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AGNES DOROTHY DAHM ALVORD
Photo from Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 5 March 2009
Agnes Alvord, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Marquis Care Shasta in Redding, CA.
Agnes Dorothy Dahm was born on September 4, 1917, in Barnesville, MN. She attended elementary school and high school in the Fargo, ND area. In 1942, Agnes attended nursing school at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, and became a registered nurse. During her nursing career, she met a young military man named Boyd Alvord who was a patient of hers. When Boyd was transferred to Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, CO, Agnes followed. Agnes and Boyd were married on June 17, 1943, in Denver. Once Boyd had completed his Air Force career, Agnes and Boyd moved to Sacramento, CA, where they started their family. I
In March 1945, Boyd accepted a position with C.M. Dickers in Redding. This is where Boyd and Agnes chose to settle and raise their family. Agnes was an amazing wife and mother to her four very active children. She was a great cook and enjoyed baking special treats for her family and the many children who were in and out of their home. She enjoyed her weekends at Hat Creek with her family and friends and the several trips to Europe, the Philippines, and Hawaii. She was a great support to her husband, Boyd, as his career took him from Redding to San Diego and then back to retire in Redding.
In her later years, she enjoyed visits with her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many of her close friends. Agnes was very active as a volunteer in her children’s schools, and a member of St. Joseph Parish Young Ladies Institute. She was a volunteer “Pink Lady” at Mercy Hospital for many years. She had many wonderful lifetime friends who have been very supportive through the years. We thank them for their support.
Agnes and Boyd were very giving to the Redding community. They donated funds for the kitchen at Mercy Oaks and made several contributions to the local YMCA. Agnes was most proud of their donation of the bells and stained glass windows at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, which she attended on a regular basis.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Boyd Alvord, who passed away on February 3rd of this year. In addition, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Agnes is survived by her four children, David (Irene) Alvord, Terry (Kathy) Alvord, and Diane (Bob) Kempley of Redding, and Patricia (Dennis) Erardi of Stockton, and grandchildren Stephanie Alvord of Fresno, Ruth Ann (Will) Gilroy and Sam Alvord of Redding, Michele Alvord of Encinitas, Lori Kempley of Oceanside, Brian (Kim) Kempley of Tallahassee, FL, and Elizabeth Erardi of Stockton, and two great-grandchildren, Aurelia and Carley Gilroy of Redding. She is survived by one sister, Dolores Duffy of Whidbey Island, WA.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel on Eureka Way, Redding. A Mass will be held on Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Shasta View Drive. Burial will follow at Lawncrest Memorial Park, 1522 East Cypress Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mercy Hospice, 2400 Washington Avenue, Suite 410, Redding, CA 96001, or Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 2600 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96002.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Agnes Dorothy Alvord (SS# issued in ND), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Boyd Emerson Alvord, in this compilation.
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AILEEN ALFORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Saturday, 27 May 2006
Aileen Alford, 94, of San Luis Obispo died at a local care center Thursday, May 25, 2006. Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Family Mortuary in San Luis Obispo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aileen Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 June 1911, last residence San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
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ALAN VINCENT ALFORD
Senior photo, 1962 The Encinian, Encina High School, Sacramento, CA
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Sunday, 24 October 1976
Photo from Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alan Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 Dec 1944 and died _____ Oct 1976, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his father, Clifford Thomas “Bud” Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries; and of his brother Ronald Michael Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From CA Births: Alan Vincent Alford was born 2 Dec 1944 in San Francisco Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Karas.
From CA Marriages: Alan V. Alford, age 20, married Linda S. Johnson, age 20, on 29 Aug 1965 in Sacramento Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Alan V. Alford and Linda S. Johnson were divorced _____ Aug 1971 in Sacramento Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Alan V. Alford, age 27, married Julia A. Drummond, age 26, on 16 Dec 1972 in Marin Co., CA. In another record, the date is 15 Dec 1972 and Julia is listed as Julia A. Jacobs.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Alan Vincent 1944 CA1, Clifford Thomas 1924 CA2, Clifford Thomas 1897 CA3, Thomas Newton 1860 IL4, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL5, Charles 1790 NC6.
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ALBERT CAMPBELL ALFORD
Father of Alberta Alford Skillen, AAFA #0015
Source unknown
_____, CA—_____ March 1920
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Albert Campbell Alford, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Austin Alford, was born in Quartz Valley [Siskiyou Co., CA] September 22nd 1877. There he lived until he was ten years of age, when he went to Oregon with his father and a twin brother where they resided for four years. He then returned to Scott Valley where he made his home until the time of his death.
He was married to Alice Callihan on August, 20th 1910. They made their home in Oro Fino, where their four children were born.
He was stricken with influenza which developed into pneumonia and passed away on March 6th 1920 [in Siskiyou Co., CA].
He leaves to mourn, a wife and four children, Austin aged 8, Rhoda aged 7, Lucille aged 4, and Alberta aged 1, a twin brother, Alfred Alford, a sister, Mrs. Edith McNames of Montague, besides other relatives.
He was a loving husband and kind father and the sorrowing ones will feel his loss deeply. They have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. Thus passes from us an industrious, kind and honest man.
Photo from Fort Jones Cemetery, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Hammer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Gay Callihan Alford; and daughter Alice Alberta Alford Skillen in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter, Rhoda Bell Alford Frazier, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
On his way home from work a few days before he died, Albert took a paper from his Prince Albert tobacco can and wrote this letter to his wife:
“Dear wife and baby. I am sick, think got the flu. If I don’t come out of it, make the best you can of it. Stay with the place and cows till you can do better. Keep the kidds all together. God be with you till we meet again.—Bert Alford”
Alberta has this tobacco paper and shared a copy with AAFA. If anyone would like a copy, please write to AAFA.
The obituary in AAFA ACTION Spring 1998 includes a detailed list of his ancestors and descendants.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Albert Campbell 1877 CA1, Austin Hanley 1852 MO2, John 1822 VA3, James 1793 VA4, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ALBERT LEEROY ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 30 October 1958
Died in Yucaipa, Cal., October 29, 1958, Lee R. Alford. 1002-1/2 California street, aged 40 years, native of Texas, and resident of Yucaipa for 30 years.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Maxine Alford: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Alford, Yucaipa, the following children, Dennis, Dean, John and Jacilynn, Yucaipa, and the following brother and sister: Laverne Alford, Puerto Rico, and Mrs. Mary Scarberry, North Palm Springs.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the Emmerson’s Yucaipa Mortuary chapel…. Interment in Hillside cemetery.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Jan 1918 and died _____ Oct 1958, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Dinton Alford and Pansy Mardella Tuttle Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Albert Leeroy Alford was born 29 Jan 1918 in Texas and died 29 Oct 1958 in Riverside Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name was Tuttle.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Woodrow Wilson Alford [?], was born 22 Jan 1918 in Lockney, Floyd Co., TX, son of John D. Alford and Pansy Tuttle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Albert Leeroy 1918 TX1, John Dinton TX 18862, Charles Miller 1853 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ALBERT N. ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—4 September 1974
Alford, Albert N., survived by ex-wife, Edna Alford, daughters, Deborah Dodd and Esther Alford, son, James Alford, mother Allie Forbs, sisters, Gertrude Brandt and Gladys Armstrong and grandson, Jeromy Dodd.
Service Friday, 2:30 p.m. at Pierce Brothers’ Little Country Chapel, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, Pierce Brothers’ Valhalla, directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Dec 1916, last residence not listed.
From CA Deaths: Albert N. Alford, died 3 Sept 1974 in Los Angeles Co., was born 12 Dec 1916 in AR.
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ALBERT ROSS ALFORD
Uncle of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 June 1965
Page C3
In another article:
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 June 1965
Page C8
Photo from Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 March 1892 and died _____ June 1965, last residence CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel Haymond Alford; son Sherman Ross Alford; brother Elsworth Alford; and father, William Sherman Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Albert R. Alford was born 29 March 1892 in CA, mother’s maiden name “Chamberl”, and died 20 June 1965 in Contra Costa Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: A.R. Alford married Ethel Haymond in 1919 in Sacramento, CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Albert Ross 1892 CA1, William Sherman 1867 IN2, James 1824 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ALBERTA FAY CROY ALFORD
Junior year photo, White and Gold, 1956 Yreka High School yearbook, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA
SISKIYOU DAILY NEWS
Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA—Thursday, 29 December 2016
Lifelong Siskiyou County resident Alberta Fay Alford passed away at her Yreka home on Nov. 21, 2016. She was 77 years old.
Alberta was born in Yreka on Nov. 28, 1938, to Edith and Daniel Croy. Alberta worked as a CNA at the Beverly Manor for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by many who loved her.
Survivors include her daughter, Edith Justice of Montague; son, Jasper Alford Jr. of Susanville; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Karuk Housing Authority in Yreka. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From CA Births: Alberta Fay Croy was born 28 Nov 1938 in Siskiyou Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Law.
From Carson City, Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Alberta F. Croy married Jasper W. Alford in Carson Co., NV, on 3 May 1968.
From CA Births: Jasper W. Alford was born 8 Dec 1960 in Siskiyou Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Croy.
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ALFRED CHARLES ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 18 January 1996
Services for Alfred C. Alford, 71, will be at noon Monday at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Riverside. He died Jan. 15 from complications of diabetes at Moreno Valley Community Hospital.
Friends may call from 4 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery.
Mr. Alford, a native of Texas, lived in Riverside 26 years before moving to Moreno Valley three years ago.
Before he retired in 1989, he was a teacher for the Fontana Unified School District for 23 years, having taught at Randall Pepper and Juniper elementary schools and at Alder Junior High School. Mr. Alford previously had held superintendent, principal and teaching positions in the De Kalb School District in De Kalb, Texas.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a private first class in the Quartermaster Corps.
Mr. Alford received a bachelor’s degree in administration and supervision from Texas College in Tyler, Texas, in 1951. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
He served as deacon of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church for 23 years.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Stephani of Moreno Valley and Rhonda Emerson of Perris; three sons, Anthony of Oakland, Kevin of Moreno Valley and Don W. Priestly of Phoenix; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Florida Bradley of Lubbock, Texas.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alfred C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Nov 1923, last residence Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his son, Anthony Loi Alford; and brother Johnie Alford Sr., with census information, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Alfred Columbus Alford, black, was born 17 Nov 1922 in Bryarly, Red River Co., TX, son of John Alford and Aggines Kirklin [sic]. He is listed as Alfred Columbus Alford in 1942 and Alfred C. Alford in 1996.
He is also listed as Alfred Columbus Alford on his 1943 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry).
From CA Deaths: Alfred Charles Alford was born 17 Nov 1923 in TX, died 15 Jan 1996 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Kirkland.
His lineage: Alfred Charles 1923 TX1, John P. 1879 TX2, Ruben 1859 MS3.
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ALICE ALBERTA ALFORD SKILLEN
AAFA #0015
Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA—_____ August 2011
Alberta A. Skillen, beloved mother and grandmother, a 92 year old Scott Valley native, passed away on August 12, 2011.
Alice Alberta Alford was born on October 9, 1918 in Oro Fino, CA to Albert and Alice (Callihan) Alford. She was a descendant of the Great Shasta Indian Chief “Tyee John” and was proud of her Shasta Indian heritage.
Her father Albert passed away during an influenza epidemic when Alberta was just 2 years old. Her mother Alice passed away when Alberta was only 12 years old, leaving her an orphan. This tragedy forced her to support herself at a tender age. She persevered and overcame her trials. She went on to graduate with honors from Greenview Elementary school soon after her mother’s untimely passing.
She graduated from Etna High School and married Joe Skillen in 1936 at the age of 17. Joe and Alberta had 4 children. She was fond of saying “that when her children were just babies that she would forgo cleaning the house in order to have time to play with her beloved children”. The family settled in Etna in 1942.
Joe passed away on September 21, 1986, shortly after the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Alberta worked for over 20 years with Dr. Ashcraft at the Etna clinic, helping to deliver many, many babies in Scott Valley. Alberta had the “Gift of Hospitality” and would spend countless hours cooking and canning yummy delights from her garden for others. She was always fixing meals for someone in need, be it a family with a new baby, or someone who had lost a loved one. She would always have a lovely dinner ready. Her mincemeat pies were legendary... as were the applesauce and apple pie filling that she made every year.
She was a proud member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West (NDGW) and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the LDS Church in Etna and was a charter member of the Valley Oaks Club.
Alberta is survived by four children, John Skillen of Eutawville, S.C., James Skillen of Crescent City, CA, Alice Thompson of Klamath Falls, OR, and Karol Purcell of Etna, CA; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her 2 sisters, a brother and 1 grandson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Etna LDS Church…. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Photo from Fort Jones Cemetery, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Whipple
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Albert Campbell Alford and Alice Gay Callihan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister, Rhoda Bell Alford Frazier, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Alice Alberta 1918 CA1, Albert Campbell 1877 CA2, Austin Hanley 1852 MO3, John 1822 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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ALICE ANN FIPPIN BENNETT ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 7 September 1946
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Charles William Alford in this compilation.
In 1920, Rough and Ready, Nevada Co., CA: Charles Alford, farmer age 67 born IA (parents both born VA); his wife Anna A. 47 CA; son Charles W. 4-11/12 CA; and stepson Charles C. Bennett 18 CA.
In 1860, American Valley, Plumas Co., CA: Russell Alford 33 VA; Julia 34 VA; George W. 10 IA; Landy 7 IA; Lemuel 4 CA; William F. 3 CA; Sarah E. 1 CA; Erastus 10 IA; Charles 8 IA; and Cordelia 4 CA. It appears that Erastus, Charles, and Cordelia are not the children of Russell and Julia. They are possibly the children of Russell’s brother George.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s possible lineage: Charles 1852 IA1, George W. 1825 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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ALICE GAY CALLIHAN ALFORD
Mother of Alberta Alford Skillen, AAFA #0015
SISKIYOU DAILY NEWS
Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA—Thursday, 19 May 1932
See the obituaries of her husband, Albert Campbell Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Alice Alberta Alford Skillen, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter, Rhoda Bell Alford Frazier, in Oklahoma Obituaries in this compilation.
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ALICE GREGG HARDY ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 29 June 1946
Mrs. Alice Hardy Alford 70 of 5107 Narragansett ave., died yesterday [June 28] in her home. Services are being arranged at Bonham Brothers mortuary.
Mrs. Alford, a native of Nashville [Barry Co.], Mich., resided here 23 years. She was a member of the Athenaeum club.
Survivors include her widower, John C. Alford; a brother, Louis Hardy, and a nephew, Don G. Hardy, both of Iowa.
Photo from Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eliza
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Alice Hardy Alford was born 22 Aug 1875 in MI and died 28 June 1946 in San Diego Co.
From Michigan Births and Christenings Index, 1867–1911 (Ancestry): Alice A. Hardy was born 22 Aug 1875 in Castleton, Barry Co., MI, daughter of Andrew J. and Nellie Hardy.
From U.S. Passport Applications, 1795–1925 (Ancestry): Miss Alice Gregg Hardy, born 22 Aug 1875, age 31, applied for a passport in NY on 18 Jan 1907, intending to return to the U.S. within 2 years. Her permanent residence was Detroit, MI, where she was a teacher.
In 1940, John C. Alford, age 69 born Canada, and his wife Alice H., 59 MI, are living at 5107 Narragansett in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
In 1930 they are living at the same residence: John C. Alford, 60 Canada (parents born England); and his wife Alice D., 50 MI (parents born NY). John was age 22 and Alice was age 30 at first marriage.
In 1920 John C. Alford, 49 Canada (parents born England) is living in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, with his wife Bertha V., 47 Canada; and children Gordon J. 22 IL, and Beatrice M. 18 IL. John immigrated in 1891 and Bertha in 1892. Both were naturalized in 1896.
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ALICE MARIE BOWDEN ALFORD
Source unknown
Monterey Co., CA—_____ April 1985
Alice Alford, a former beauty shop owner and real estate agent, died Monday after she was stricken at her home. She was 78.
Mrs. Alford, a Salinas resident for 50 years, was born Jan. 16, 1907. She owned The Friendly Beauty Shop in Salinas during the 1940s and 1950s and also was a real estate agent. She was a breeder of exotic birds, including cockatiels and grass finches. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salinas.
Her husband, John, who was known as Jack, died in 1982.
…. Private memorial services have been held. Burial took place Friday at Oakhill Memorial Park in San Jose.
Norman’s Family Chapel in Soquel was in charge of arrangements.
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SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 April 1985
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Ireland
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1985) dates of Alice. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Howard Scott Alford and Margaret M. Brennan Alford, in this compilation.
From Montana, County Births and Deaths (Ancestry): Alice Bowden was born 16 Jan 1907 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT, parents Wm. and Annie Bowden.
From CA Deaths: Alice Alford was born 16 Jan 1907 and died 8 Apr 1985 in Monterey Co., CA.
In 1930, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co., CA: John H. Alford, bookkeeper for Standard Oil, 28 born CA (father born PA and mother born Ireland); and his wife Alice M. Alford, 23 b. MT (father born WI and mother born Canada). They had been married 5 years.
In 1940, Salinas, Monterey Co., CA: John, oil company bookkeeper 38 CA; and his wife Alice, beauty operator 33 MT. They apparently had no children.
On John Howard Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, living in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA, working for Standard Oil Company. He was born 6 Oct 1901 in Oakland, CA. His contact is Alice Marie Alford. A note at the top of the card says: “Honorable Discharge April 1, 1943….”
From CA Deaths: John H. Alford was born 6 Oct 1901 in CA and died 10 May 1982 in Santa Clara Co. His mother’s maiden name was Brennan.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984, pages 11–13.
Her husband’s lineage: John Howard 1901 CA1, Howard Scott 1874 PA2, John Calvin 1853 PA3, Arthur Eckles 1827 PA4, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland5, Michael 1765 Ireland6.
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ALICE MAREN ALVORD
Aunt of Richard Henry Alvord, AAFA #0926
Photo from her nephew, Richard Henry Alvord
Source unknown
Ventura Co., CA—_____ March 1995
Alice M. Alvord, 82, died March 4, 1995 at the home of a nephew in Simi Valley, California. She was born May 10, 1912 in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of Benjamin Thaddeus and Valana Jensen Alvord. She was raised and educated in Brigham City. She was a member of the LDS Church.
She graduated from the Thomas Dee Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was a registered nurse. She worked in hospitals in Brigham City, Ogden, Hawaii and California. She loved to travel and had traveled
extensively throughout the world.She is survived by a sister-in-law, Roma Alvord, Nyssa, Oregon; nine nieces and nephews: Steven (Ruth) Tingey, Grace, Idaho; Benjamin (Louise) Tingey, Juntura, Oregon; Kayla (Grant) Nelson, Mantua, Utah; Michael (Moira) Alvord, Hurricane. Utah; Richard (Loretta) Alvord, Simi Valley, California; Maren (Gary) Dixon, Brigham City, Utah; Jon Alvord, Burbank, California; Valana (Richard) Durham, Boise, Idaho; and Debbie (Ben) Werner, Nampa, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Anna Alvord Tingey, and a brother, Ralph Jensen Alvord.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 1995, 12:30 p.m. at the Olsen-Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Photo from Brigham City Cemetery, Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steven Hunter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Alice M. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) but list her birth date as 12 May 1912, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Benjamin Thaddeus Alvord and Valana Jensen Alvord; sister Anna Alvord Tingey in Utah Obituaries; and brother Ralph Jensen Alvord in Arizona Obituaries.
In 1940, Orange, Orange Co., CA, Lana Alvord widow age 68, is living with her son Ralph Alvord, laborer, married age 26; Ralph’s son Michael age 1, and her daughter Alice Alvord, nurse, single age 27. All were born in UT.
Alice is buried in a plot with her parents and sister Anna Alvord Tingey.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Alice Maren 1912 UT1, Benjamin Thaddeus 1871 UT2, Benjamin Bromley 1834/1835 MI3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ALICE MARY CORNWELL ALFORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 21 November 1964
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leo Michael Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Frances Dolores Alford Creed Hunt in this compilation.
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ALINE DAY ALFORD CROCKER
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 30 August 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
In the midst of the Depression, as the sole support of her 3-year-old son, a widowed Aline Alford Crocker began a career in cosmetology that would span three decades. Mrs. Crocker, who operated Aline’s Modern Beauty Salon in downtown San Diego and later in East San Diego, died of a heart attack Saturday in her Point Loma home. She was 92.
A San Diego native, Mrs. Crocker moved with her family to the Midwest as a small child and grew up on farms in Kansas and Arkansas. She later returned to San Diego and worked in an orange-packing house and a fish cannery before marrying Chester Alford, who became a partner in an auto repair business at 30th and G streets.
Mr. Alford was fatally injured during his late 20s when the car he was repairing collapsed on him. After her husband’s death, she attended cosmetology school and launched her business career while caring for her son, C. Douglas Alford, now a San Diego attorney. Mrs. Crocker remarried in 1938 and had another son, Alton Jay Crocker, who lives in Fontana. She was divorced from L.J. Crocker in 1951.
She retired from her cosmetology career in the late 1960s and worked out daily at a San Diego health club while in her 70s. She also square-danced as a member of the Bachelors and Bachlorettes and was active in the North Park Shuffleboard Club while living for many years in East San Diego.
Before suffering a heart attack in 1988, Mrs. Crocker traveled to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America.
She was a member over the years of Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Pythian Sisters, the female arm of the Knights of Pythias.
In addition to her sons, Mrs. Crocker is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Smith, of Oregon, and eight grandchildren.
Cremation was planned. A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Point Loma home of her son, C. Douglas Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aline Crocker (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Nov 1903, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Chester Herman Alford; and son Charles Douglas Alford in this compilation.
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ALLEN L. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 April 1948
Last rites will be conducted at 1:30 this afternoon in the Lewis Colonial Mortuary for Allen Alford, 84, a retired merchant, who died Monday in a local hospital. Cremation will follow.
Mr Alford, who resided at 4337 Thirty-eights St., was born in Illinois. He moved to California in 1933 and had resided here 4 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
A son, Loren Alford, of San Diego, survives.
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JOURNAL AND COURIER
Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN—Wednesday, 21 April 1948
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Loren Allen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Cornelia Bigelow Randall Alford; and siblings Emeline Cornelia Alford Johnson and Seth R. Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his brother Lorenzo Warren Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Allen Alford, born 12 Aug 1863 in IL, died 19 Apr 1948 in San Diego Co., CA.
From Indiana, Select Marriages Index (Ancestry): Allen L. Alford, age 35, son of Welsey [sic] John Alford and Cornelia B. Randall, married Emma May Urch on 16 Jan 1898 in Newton Co., IN.
In 1940 Allen Alford, age 76 born IL widowed, is living alone in Fremont township (present day Sunnyvale/Cupertino), Santa Clara Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Allen L. 1863 IL1, Wesley John 1820 NY2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1699 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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ALLEN TEMPLE ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 22 October 1943
TEHAMA MAN IS MISSING IN WAR
RED BLUFF (Tehama Co.), Oct. 22—R.T. Alford of the Battle Creek district has been notified officially by the secretary of war that his son, Staff Sergeant Allen T. Alford, 22, has been missing in action since October 9th in the European battle area.
Sergeant Alford was born in Red Bluff. He attended the schools in Cottonwood and Anderson and at the time of his enlistment in the army a year ago was employed in a sawmill near Whitmore. There are two other sons in the family, Private Robert S. Alford, 30, in the army medical corps, and Gene Alford, 21, who is employed by his father on their ranch.
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SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 November 1943
DEATHS
In European war area, October 9, 1943, Allen T. Alford of Red Bluff, son of R.T. Alford of Battle Creek, brother of Roberts S. Alford of the Unites States Army, Gene Alford of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Ila Rhoades of Red Bluff; a native of Red Bluff, aged 22 years.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aaron Canty
His gravestone in Red Bluff is a memorial only. He is actually buried in Belgium:
Photo from Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial, Neuville-en-Condroz, Liege, Belgium—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dominique Potier
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers Earnest Howard Alford, with whom he shares a gravestone, and Robert Stanley Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Ralph Eugene “Gene” Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Births: Temple A. Alford was born 26 Sept 1920 in Tehama Co., mother’s maiden name Dinkle.
His name is listed as Allan T. Alford on his military gravestone. His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Allen Temple 1920 CA1, Robert Temple 1874 CA2, Julius Marion 1845 AR3, Robert Temple 1814 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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ALMA ELAINE ALFORD NOVAK
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—8 September 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
CAMARILLO—Alma Elaine Novak, a forty year resident of Camarillo, died on September 3, 2003, after a two year battle with cancer.
Elaine was born on March 28, 1934, in Good Hope [Leake Co.], Mississippi. She was married in 1958 to Michael Joseph Novak of Johnson City, New York.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; children, Stephen, his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Katie and Mac, Linda Ratley and husband, Jeffery, and Gregory and his wife, Kathryn; sisters, Doris Alford and Charlotte Blanchard; brother, Danny Alford; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Martian and Dorothy Jecmen.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on September 10 in St. Mary Magdalene Church in Camarillo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma E. Novak (SS# issued in AL), last residence Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA.
See the obituary of her father, Arthur Daniel Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Louise Alford Pringle in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Alma Elaine 19341, Arthur Daniel 1902 MS2, James Thomas 1861 MS3, Julius C. 1830 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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ALMA IRENE ALVORD
THE RECORD [not verbatim]
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 February 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Alma Irene Alvord, 77, of Stockton, died on February 6, 2003, in a hospital. She had been born on November 17, 1925, in Geary, Oklahoma, and had lived in Stockton for 60 years.
Survivors include her son, David Alvord of Stockton and her sisters, Bonnie Scott, Nelly Connley, and Gertrude York, all of Stockton.
Services [will be] held on Wednesday at the Stockton Rural Cemetery. Wallace-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma I. Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
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ALTUS WILLARD HALLFORD
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Thursday, 24 October 1974
Photo from Memory Gardens Cemetery, Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grothmann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Altus Hallford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence [East] Palo Alto, San Mateo Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Iona Arnett Hallford Lackey; and siblings George J. Hallford, George Washington “G.W.” Hallford, Nathaline Hallford, and Sanford Hallford in Arizona Obituaries.
Military service:
CASA GRANDE DISPATCH
Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ—Friday, 25 June 1943
His HALLFORD lineage: Altus Willard 1920 OK1, George Washington 1894 OK Territory2, John Henry 1868 MO3, William Wallace 1839 TN4.
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ALVIN WESLEY ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 September 1887
Alvord—Dies at 323 South Spring street, September 19th, A.W. Alvord
The funeral will take place from his residence at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 21st….
Photo from Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, Santa Paula, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Ward
Note from photographer: “Stone is very hard to read.”
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Carrie M. Alvord, in this compilation.
From Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 (Ancestry): Alvin Wesley Alvord was born 25 Oct 1822 in Wilmington, VT, son of Julius and Sally [Doty] Alvord.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Alvin Wesley 1822 VT1, Julius 1787 MA2, Seth 1763 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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AMANDA HOOVER ALFORD
Grandmother of John Robert Potts, AAFA #1063
[We are also including her obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of her close connections there.]
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Thursday, 22 July 1971
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996
MANSFIELD [Wright Co., MO]—Mrs. Amanda Alford, 92, a former Seymour and Mansfield resident, died Sunday [July 18] in San Pablo [Contra Costa Co.], CA, after a long illness.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Zelma Potts, San Pablo CA, Mrs. Helen Shilling, Camarillo CA, and Mrs. Betty Dutcher, San Leandro CA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Bergman-Miller Chapel in Mansfield…. Burial was to be in Mansfield Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Robert Leonidas Alford, in Missouri Obituaries. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Leonidas 1878 MO1, John H. 1841 NC2, William 1803 NC3.
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AMELIA GRACE ALFORD
TIMES-HERALD
Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Saturday, 18 December 2010
Sept. 29, 2006 - Dec. 16, 2010
Sweet little Amelia blessed us with her presence here on earth for four short years. Her accomplishments were many. Without ever saying a word, she transformed our hearts, replacing judgment with compassion, anger with forgiveness, fear with faith, and self-righteousness with humility and understanding. Without the ability to laugh or smile herself, she brought joy and gratitude into our lives. Such a selfless, pure spirit, it is only fitting that now she has a perfect body to go with it.
Amelia is survived by her parents, Sarah Alford and Keith Alford and her sister, Madeline, of Benicia; grandparents, Jim and Margie Pappakostas of Vallejo, Steve Alford and Sharon Buckingham of Washington, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St, Vallejo, Tuesday, Dec 21, from 2 to 6 p.m.. Trisagion service will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama St, Vallejo, Tuesday, Dec 21, 7 p.m.. Funeral service will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama St, Vallejo, Wednesday, Dec 22, 11 a.m.. Burial will follow in Benicia Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation, 12730 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111 (www.curetay-sachs.org).
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ANDREW ALFRED, JR.
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 1 November 2009
Andrew Alfred—Resident of El Sobrante View 11/2, 4-8pm w/Q.H. 5pm at Wilson & Kratzer 510-232-4383. Funeral 11/3, 11am at New Gethsemane.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Andrew Alfred Jr. (SS# issued in CA) was born 3 Aug 1944 and died 27 Oct 2009, last residence El Sobrante, Contra Costa Co., CA.
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ANDREW JACKSON ALFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 16 September 1991
Services are pending at Hamilton Peers-Lorentzen Funeral Service for Andrew Alford, 76, Tulare, who died Friday in a Tulare hospital.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Andrew J. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 11 June 1915, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his wife, Wilma Eugene Clark Alford Sloan, in Arizona Obituaries.
From SSACI: Andrew Jackson Alford was born 11 June 1915 in Newark, Independence Co., AR, son of William J. Alford and Edna Hicks.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Andrew Jackson 1915 AR1, William Joseph “Zellie” 1869 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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ANE LORANE OLSEN ALVORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Thursday, 5 February 1998
As family and friends struggled to talk about Ane Olsen Alvord of her love of family and flowers, of her gifts for sewing and helping friends, of her quick wit and welcoming smile they all eventually got around to describing her the same way.
“She was one of those classy, gracious ladies,” says Elinor Olsen, Ane’s niece. “When you were in her company, you were breathing rarefied air. Aunt Ane always accepted people as they are, and she was the one who made everyone feel welcome.”
Ane herself would have scoffed at such praise. Nothing special about her, she would have insisted. She just tried to be a good person and help out where she could.
Modesty became her, her family says.
Ane was born in Concord when there barely was a Concord. A neighbor announced her birth to the town, running from the Olsen family home on West Street and shouting,” Ane is born.”
Ane was the second of three children and the second daughter of Lars and Elizabeth Olsen. The Olsen family was very proud of its heritage and remains so today.
Lars’ family was from Norway. Elizabeth was the first of 12 children born to the Frank family, which had emigrated from Germany and moved to the Clayton Valley in the 1800s, making it among the first settlers.
Ane seemed to have inherited that pioneer spirit that even the strictest upbringing couldn’t squelch. She learned to cook and sew and make a home, but she sought her own brand of adventure and rebellion by being one of the few women in the area to get a college education. Ane graduated from UC-Berkeley in 1925 with a master’s degree in home economics. She then began teaching in the Richmond schools.
In the late 1920s, Ane met and fell in love with Benjamin Alvord. Ben was the son of a general and lived all over the world. But he, too, had ties to the Bay Area. His [great-]uncle was a former mayor of San Francisco.
Ben proposed to Ane on Mother’s Day, and they were married in the Olsen home in August 1929. Ane continued to teach until 1934 and then, she often said, she became “just a housewife.” Ane and Ben’s only child, Margaret, was born in 1938.
Ben worked as an engineer for AT&T. He died in 1962. Margaret, who had her mother’s sensibilities and love of children, died last year.
Ane busied herself with social and charity organizations, working with the PTA and other school groups. She became a leader with the Philanthropic Education Organization and spent hours making crafts to sell in the PEO’s retirement home gift shop.
“She worked very quietly, but eventually she would became president, treasurer, secretary of whatever organization she was with,” Elinor says. “She was a born leader.”
Esther Johnson met Ane more than 50 years ago when their children entered kindergarten, and the women found themselves doing room mother chores. Esther remembers that Ane was always on the go, always involved with something.
“She was a great, great friend,” Esther says.
Ane had a definite domestic side, too. She was a whiz with a needle, and she enjoyed several crafts. But she was in her element in front of a sewing machine. Ane always made her own clothes and sewed for family and friends.
Elinor says Ane’s abilities put her to shame. Although Elinor has a very modern sewing machine that practically sews by itself, Ane created beautiful dresses and suits using a 1953 Singer “Featherweight.”
“She didn’t need any zigzagging or serging,” Elinor says. “She was the master and she kept going with this straight needle machine. It was always important to her that she had the sewing machine with her.”
Ane moved into the PEO retirement home in San Jose several years ago. Her small room was furnished with a bed, a bookcase, her favorite desk and her trusty sewing machine.
Ane also loved flowers. She cultivated orchids when she had her own place. In smaller quarters, she kept her green thumb nimble by doing flower arranging. Her apartment was filled with dozens of books and flower frogs.
Some in her position might have sat back, like the queen of the family she was, and waited to be approached. Not Ane. She just wanted to be part of the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ane L. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 June 1902, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Margaret Ane Alvord Pearson in this compilation.
On the 1930 census, Benjamin and Ane are in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA: J. Benjamin Alvord, 32 KS, civil engineer for the telephone company; and his wife Ane Lorane, 27 CA, public school teacher.
On Benjamin Alvord Jr.’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 20, a student living in Charleston, SC, born 13 Feb 1898. He names his father, Benjamin Alvord of the same address, as his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Benjamin 1898 NY1, Benjamin 1860 VT2, Benjamin 1813 VT3, William 1776 MA4, Elisha 1731 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ANN ELIZABETH ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, CA—_____ November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Alford, Ann Elizabeth, 56, of Fresno, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 1995.
Ann was a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher for 35 years in the Fresno Unified School District and taught at Heaton, Lafayette, Lane and Addams Elementary Schools.
She was a beloved daughter of Louise Alford of Fresno and the late, Art Alford; a devoted sister and sister-in-law to Judy and Dennis McFarlin of Fresno.
Ann truly enriched the many lives of those she touched.
A private graveside service was held at Belmont Memorial Park....
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FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 28 November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Private services for Ann Elizabeth Alford, 56, of Fresno, were held under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel. Miss Alford, a kindergarten teacher for Fresno Unified School District for 35 years, died Friday [November 24]. Remembrances may be sent to Hinds Hospice Home, 1416 W. Twain, Fresno 93711 or to the American Cancer Society, 4930 E. Yale, Suite 102, Fresno 93727.
Photo from Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Artice Fletcher Alford and Louise Elizabeth Nash Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Ann Elizabeth Alford was born 17 May 1939 in CA and died 24 Nov 1995 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Nash.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
Her lineage: Ann Elizabeth 1939 CA1, Artice Fletcher 1908 OK2, Eugene 1885 AR3, Joseph Andy 1852 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrew 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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ANN LYNN ALFORD HATCH
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Thursday, 6 October 2011
Ann Lynn Alford Hatch, 73, of Tustin, died from natural causes at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange on Sept. 19, 2011, attended by her loving husband and son.
Ann Lynn was born Feb. 9, 1938, in Clayton, New Mexico to John D. and Hilma Lee Alford.
She was a graduate of Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri; the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta; and USIU, San Diego.
She enjoyed a distinguished career as an elementary teacher for 42 years beginning at Alvarado Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, continuing at Chumuckla Elementary School, Jay, Florida, a semester at Saint Cecilia Elementary School in Tustin, and culminating with 37 years service in the Tustin Unified School District.
She was a woman with boundless compassion, faith and love and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ann Lynn is survived by her husband of 46 years, James W. “Jim” Hatch; her brother John D Alford, Jr.; her son John Stephen “Steve” Hatch; and her granddaughter Hope Lynn Hatch.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at Saddleback Chapel, 220 East Main St. in Tustin, with a reception following.
…. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Lynn Hatch Trust.
Photo from Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union Co., NM—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Reba Cox
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann Lynn Hatch (SS# issued in NM), last residence Tustin, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, John D. Alford Sr. and Hilma Lee Eklund Alford; and brother John D. Alford Jr. in New Mexico Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Ann Lynn 1938 NM1, John D. 1909 TX2, Jacob Lauhon 1866 TX3, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ANN MELISSA JACKSON ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 18 December 1974
Died in Redlands, California, Dec. 17, 1974, Mrs. Ann Alford, 23 Church, Redlands, aged 95 years, native of Spur, Texas and resident of Redlands for 29 years.
Deceased is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Ray W. Hodson, Redlands; Mrs. Hudson Turner, Kellysville, Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Ola Young, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, both Lubbock, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Powell, Spur; six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, at the F. Arthur Cortner chapel, Rev. Paul Fitch, Jr., pastor of the Brookside Free Methodist church, officiating. Interment in Hillside Memorial Park.
She was a member of the Brookside Free Methodist Church.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ann Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 June 1881 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Audrey Ruth Alford Hodson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Carlos Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
AAFA shows her name as Sarah Anne Melissa Jackson, but “Sarah” does not appear in any records found so far.
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ANNA AUGUSTA ALVORD CRESSLER
NEW ERA
Alturas, Modoc Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 April 1924
Photos from Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, Modoc Co., CA—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, A Canon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Samuel Alvord and Christian Brownlee Alvord; and brother Charles Theodore Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Anna Augusta 1847 IA1, Samuel 1818 NY2, Elihu 1775 CT3, Elihu 1753 CT4, Elisha 1717 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ANNA BELLE THRIFT ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 19 February 2002
Anna Belle Alford, 71, died Sunday [February 17] at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. Born in Marysville, Mrs. Alford lived in Hemet five years. Previously she lived in Riverside 25 years. She was a seamstress at the Perris Cleaners for 10 years.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene R.; two sons, Steven Bench of Bloomington and Jack Lyons of Highland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions: National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anna B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Sept 1930, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., CA.
From her Find A Grave memorial: She was the daughter of George Washington Thrift and Minnie Mcguire.
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ANNA HELEN ALFORD UMSTOT
Grandaunt of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
DAILY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 1 February 1934
In another article, same page:
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Lore Edwin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Nathaniel Cushman Alford and Anna E. Hobbs Alford; and siblings Abbie Alford Maxfield and Fred C. Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Anna Helen 1885 CO1, Nathaniel Cushman 1834 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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ANNA KIRKORSKY HALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 September 1967
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Romper90069
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her children Bertha “Bert” Halford Tarsky and Morris Halford in this compilation.
In 1920, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI: Benj. Halford, age 34 born Russia (Jewish); his wife Anna Halford, 30 Russia (Jewish); son Morris Halford, 2-2/12 Detroit; daughter Bertha Halford, 4-6/12 Detroit; and 3 boarders. Benj. and Anna immigrated in 1907.
On Benjamin Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 32, born 15 Feb 1886 in Russia. He is a painter at Packard Motor Car Co., living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. His nearest relative is Mrs. Annie Halford of the same address.
On her 1939 Petition for Naturalization (Ancestry), filed in Los Angeles, Nichama Halford, born 10 Jan 1889 in Zaharino, Russia [near Smolensk], requests that her name be changed to Anna Halford. She arrived in the U.S. on 11 Apr 1906 and entered unter the name Nechane Kirkorskin. Her husband, Benjamin Halford, born in Kiev, Russia on 15 Feb 1886, entered the U.S. in Apr 1907. They were married on 1 Jan 1911 in NY. She signed her name Nichama Halford.
Her maiden name is spelled Kirkorsky on her daughter’s SSACI record and Kirchovsky on her son’s SSACI record.
From the SSACI record of Anna’s sister Sadie Taleis: Sadie Taleis was born 15 Apr 1895 in Zaharina, Soviet Union, daughter of Joseph Kirkorsky and Ruth Lavitchkin. She died _____ Jan 1979.
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ANNA LOU MASCHO ALFORD
Aunt of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Anna in 1980
Photo from Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
Alford, Anna Lou, 87, passed away on July 21, 1996.
Survived by her sons Gene (Pat) Alford of Lakeside, Arthur (Peggy) Alford of AZ & Donald E. (Millie) Alford of S.D. Beloved sister of William Mascho of OK and Ruth Olsen of OK. She leaves 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Funeral Service 10 a.m. Thursday July 25, El Camino Mortuary Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. El camino Mortuary 453-2121.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Everett Walden Alford; and son Donald Everett Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Anna Lou Alford was born 12 Aug 1908 in OK, died 21 July 1996 in San Diego County. Her mother’s maiden name was Garrison.
Her son Arthur’s wife Peggy was the sister of Everett’s brother Clell Erwin Alford’s second wife, Madalyne Baldwin Alford.
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ANNA MAE ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Anna Mae Alford—Resident of Fairfield Age 63. Died Sunday, September 5, 2010. Memorial Service 1pm, Sept. 14, 2010 at Fairfield Funeral Home, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairfield (707) 425-1041.
In another article:
THE REPORTER
Vacaville, Solano Co., CA—12 September 2010
Anna Mae Alford, 63, of Fairfield, died on Sunday, Sept. 5.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1947.
A rosary will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at Fairfield Funeral Home, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. Arrangements by Fairfield Funeral Home, 425-1041, fairfieldfuneral-home.com.
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grothmann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Anna Mae Alford (SS# issued in CA) but list her birth date as 1 Aug 1947, last residence Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.
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ANNIE JANE PATTERSON ALVORD
OAKDALE GRAPHIC
Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 December 1911
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Asa Lorenzo Alvord, in this compilation.
In 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Asa and Annie are buried in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Oakdale, Stanilaus Co., CA, but they have no gravestones.
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ANTHONY JOSEPH “TONY” ALFORD
[Although he died in Washington, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to California.]
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Thursday, 21 November 2013
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Alford
June 27, 1959 - Nov. 14, 2013
Tony Alford passed away on November 14, 2013 of cardiac arrest.
Tony was born in El Centro on June 27, 1959 to Mike and Sandy Alford. Tony spent most of his life living in El Centro, and the last 12 years living in Vancouver, Washington with his family. Growing up he attended schools in El Centro and in La Mesa and graduated from Central Union High School in 1977.
Tony was a journeyman plumber and pipefitter and spent many years working in the El Centro as pipefitter/leadman and as a Union Steam Fitter in his early days. Tony was a great friend to many and loved his kids with all his heart. It wasn’t uncommon for Tony to a share a unique “pearl of wisdom” about life with anybody he came in to contact with and especially with his family and friends. A perfect day for Tony was fishing and spending time with his family.
Tony is survived by his wife Shelly Alford; daughters Diana and Cathrin; son Michael; brother Timmy and sister-in-law, Donna Alford; along with many loved nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by mother and father, Mike and Sandy Alford; brothers Troy and Tommy Alford; and sister Patty Alford.
A memorial service will be held at a later time to celebrate his life.
In another article:
THE COLUMBIAN
Vancouver, Clark Co., WA—Monday, 18 November 2013
Alford, Anthony J., 54, Vancouver, died Nov. 14, 2013. Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, 360-694-2537.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Michael Aaron Alford and Sandra Jo Betchel Alford; and siblings Thomas Aaron Alford and Patricia Irene Alford Duron in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Anthony Joseph 1959 CA1, Michael Aaron 1934 CA2, Aaron Leon 1913 TX3, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX4, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA5, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA6, Lodwick 1775 NC7, Julius 1750 NC8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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ANTHONY LOI ALFORD
TIMES-HERALD
Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Sunday, 23 April 2017
Aug. 8, 1960–April 18, 2017
Anthony L. Alford 57, of Vallejo, passed away on Tuesday, April 18 in Vacaville.
Mr. Alford was a native of Texarkana, TX.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 27 from 3 to 7 p.m., with a quiet hour from 6 to 7 p.m., at Alta Vista Funeral Home 901 Main St., Suisun. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m., at Friendship Baptist Church, 1905 Florida St., Vallejo…..
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Alfred Charles Alford, in this compilation.
From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Anthony Loi Alford was born 8 Aug 1960 in Bowie Co., TX, son of Alfred Charles Alford and Dorothy Mae Forte.
His lineage: Anthony Loi 1960 TX1, Alfred Charles 1923 TX2, John P. 1879 TX3, Ruben 1859 MS4.
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ARA BELLE SCOTT ALFORD
WILMINGTON PRESS-JOURNAL
Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 18 March 1955
Photo from Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tthrail
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Lee Alford, Mack Wilburn Alford, and Ryland Felix “Jack” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband, Willard Barclay Alford; and son Maurice D. “Buck” Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of her daughter Laurice V. Alford Morris in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Ara Belle Alford was born 19 Dec 1880 in AR, father’s surname Scott, mother’s surname Bagley. She died 17 March 1955 in Los Angeles, CA.
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ARCHER EDWARD ALFORD
Uncle of Philip Edward Alford, AAFA #0871; and Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Granduncle of Nell Jeanette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650; and Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 15 March 1980
Archer Edward Alford, 82, of 12821 4th St., Yucaipa, died March 11 in a Loma Linda hospital.
He was born in Dundas, Minn., and had lived in San Bernardino County 37 years. Alford, an Army veteran of World War I, was a retired citrus and poultry rancher. He was member of the Yucaipa Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Virginia Harris of Yucaipa; a son, Ken of Texas, and a granddaughter.
Private graveside services were Friday in Desert Lawn Park, Hughes. Yucaipa Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Calimesa, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Earl R. Giddings, deceased
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Archer Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 June 1897, last residence Yucaipa, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of his brother Jesse Ellis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Lewis Austin Alford and Emma Sophia Hummel Alford Harris, in Minnesota Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Archer Edward 1897 MN1, Lewis Austin 1871 MN2, Alonzo 1840 NY3, Lewis 1814 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1699 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ARCHIE HALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—18 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Archie Halford was born in Udall [Ozark Co.], Missouri, on March 10, 1906 to David and Mary Halford. He passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9th, at the age of 96.
He had a heart of a farmer and had farmed most of his life. He moved to Merced County in 1942, where he started to work for Del Monte Corporation when he was 36 years old. He retired in 1971 as a supervisor for the irrigation division.
Surviving Archie are his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Grissom of Merced; his son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Vanjie Halford of Merced; grandchildren, Tammy Henline of Wheatland, CA, Carey Halford of Merced, Gina Grissom of Santa Ana Heights, CA, and Clinton Clark of Carson City, NV.
His wife, Alta Halford of Merced, his three brothers, Charley, Frank, and Isaac, and his sister, Laura Carter, all of Udall, MO preceded him in death.
Funeral services were pending. Stratford Evans Merced Chapel were in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Archie Halford (SS# issued in IA) and list his death date as 9 Dec 2002, last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his brother Frank Halford in Missouri Obituaries.
He was the son of David Elisha Halford and Mary Bean.
His HALFORD lineage: Archie 1906 MO1, David Elisha 1863 MO2, Sirrel 1821 TN3.
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ARLIE P. ALFORD
SALINAS INDEX-JOURNAL
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Monday, 11 June 1934
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, Pleasant Hollomon Alford; and brother Roscoe Randolph Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; of his sister Virl Alford Bray in Kansas Obituaries; and of his brother Ira Talmage Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Arlie P. 1888 MO1, Pleasant Hollomon 1849 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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ARMINDA SOAREZ ALFORD
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 10 April 2005
In Loving Memory, Arminda Soarez Alford, also known as “Mida,” “Chiquita,” and “Cha Cha” to her friends, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005. Beloved wife of 35 years of the late Samuel M. Alford; dearest mother of Virginia A. Padilla and husband Alex of Pittsburg, CA, and Gloria E. Barron and husband James of Redwood City, CA; cherished grandmother of six and great grandmother of six. Age 89 years. A resident of San Mateo County for 44 years.
Mida had a bubbling and outgoing personality that made her loved by many. She enjoyed bowling and dancing until a few years prior to her passing.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, at 1:00 P.M....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arminda S. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 15 June 1915, last residence Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.
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ARTHUR DANIEL ALFORD, SR.
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 2 November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
Alford, Arthur, 92, of Lancaster, retired self-employed rancher. Murphy Mortuary, Lancaster.
Photo from Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor H BRAUN
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur D. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Nov 1902 and died 29 Oct 1995, last residence Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his daughter Alma Elaine Alford Novak in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Dorothy Louise Alford Pringle in Alabama Obituaries; and of his parents James Thomas Alford and Mary Ella Rhodes Alford; and siblings Arie Hilton Alford, Effie Alford Vaughn, Lilla Chronella Alford Barnes, Lod Samuel Alford, and Robert Vinson Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
CA Deaths: Arthur Daniel Alford was born 10 Nov 1902 in MS, died 29 Oct 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Rhodes.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Arthur Daniel 1902 MS1, James Thomas 1861 MS2, Julius C. 1830 GA3, Spire Washington 1807 GA4, Brittain Washington 1782 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ARTHUR FREEMAN ALFORD, SR.
DAILY TIMES-ADVOCATE
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 September 1970
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 September 1970
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 Oct 1914 and died _____ Sept 1970, last residence Santa Ysabel, San Diego Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Edna Audrey Harper Alford, in Montana Obituaries; and of his father, Harry Hudson Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Arthur Freeman Alford, age 21, married Edna Audrey Harper on 23 Sept 1933 in Yuma, AZ.
From CA Deaths: Arthur F. Alford, born 7 Oct 1914 in VA, died 3 Sept 1970 in San Diego Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Arthur Freeman 1914 VA1, Henry Hudson 1878 IN2, Royal Freeman 1830 PA3, Hiram 1800 VT4, Oliver 1867 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ARTHUR LAVAN ALFORD
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Saturday, 1 June 1963
Photo from Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Casper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From CA Deaths: Arthur L. Alford was born 15 May 1922 in FL and died 31 May 1963 in San Francisco. His mother’s maiden name was Cook.
From California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records (Ancestry): Arthur Lavan Alford was born 15 May 1922 in Chiefland, Levy Co., FL, son of Tanner A. Alford and Cindy Cook. He died 31 May 1963 in San Francisco, CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.
His lineage: Arthur Lavan 1922 FL1, Tanner Arthur 1892 SC2, Arthur S. 1859 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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ARTICE FLETCHER ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 8 April 1970
FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, 11:00 A.M.
Artice Fletcher Alford
Husband of Mrs. Louise E. Alford. Father of Miss Ann Alford, Miss Judy Alford and Tom Alford. Brother of Ernest Alford. Three grandchildren also survive.
Services: John N. Lisle Chapel.
In another article:
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 8 April 1970
FUNERALS
Alford, Arcie, 61, of 2404 N. Valgedes Ave., died April 7; services 11 a.m. Saturday, John N. Lisle Chapel.
In another article:
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday, 10 April 1970
FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, 11:00 A.M.
Artice Fletcher Alford
Services: John N. Lisle Chapel
Interment: Belmont Memorial Park
Photo from Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Artice Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Sept 1908 and died _____ Apr 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Louise Elizabeth Nash Alford; daughter Ann Elizabeth Alford; and brother Ernest Stephens Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Artice Fletcher 1908 OK1, Eugene 1885 AR2, Joseph Andy 1852 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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ASA LORENZO ALVORD
OAKDALE GRAPHIC
Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 February 1907
MARIPOSA ODD FELLOW INTERRED
The funeral of Asa Lorenzo Alvord was held in Oakdale last Thursday at 11 o’clock. He died at Campo Seco, Calaveras county, on the 29th of January of pneumonia, aged 40 years.
Mr. Alvord was a member of Mariposa Lodge, No. 39, I.O.O.F., and the obsequies were held under the auspices of Oakdale Lodge, No. 228, of that Order…. The interment took place in Odd Fellows’ Cemetery, Oakdale.
The mourners present were the widow, Mrs. A.L. Alvord, Mariposa; Mr. and Mrs. Tetzleff, Merced; E.R. Alvord, brother of deceased, Merced; Daniel Patterson, Mariposa. The mourners were accompanied by a delegation from Merced Lodge, No. 208, I.O.O.F., as follows: James Leonard, Chaplain, Richard A. Meehan, Manasseh Zirker, A.H. Scofield, Arthur Scofield.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Jane Patterson Alvord; parents, Lorenzo Alvord and Mary Theresa Kealy Alvord; and siblings Edward Russell Alvord and Minnie Louisa Alvord Burdette in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 690 in “Supplementary Data”:
In 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Asa and Annie are buried in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Oakdale, Stanilaus Co., CA, but they have no gravestones.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Asa Lorenzo 1867 CA1, Lorenzo 1834 MI2, Russell 1802 NY3, Elisha 1778 NY4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ASA RUSSELL ALVORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial by C. Elliott
DAILY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 6 January 1911
Page 6
In another article:
DAILY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 6 January 1911
Page 4
Photo from Santa Ana Cemetery, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. Elliott
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Lorenzo Alvord in this compilation.
50th Wedding Anniversary article:
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Monday, 10 January 1910
From:
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Wednesday, 28 December 1910
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 685 in “Supplementary Data”:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Asa Russell 1829 NY1, Russell 1802 NY2, Elisha 1778 NY3, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ASHLEY MARIE ALFRED
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 4 November 2006
WILDOMAR [Riverside Co.]—Ashley Marie Alfred ... was born on May 16, 1987 in Denver, Colorado and died on October 29, 2006 in Wildomar, California. Ashley is survived by her mother and father, Justin and Janie Alfred of Murrieta, California and by her four sisters: Amy McGraw of Seattle, Washington, Anna Bartha of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alice Alfred and Abigail Alfred of Murrieta, California. She also had a baby boy, Zion, who was adopted by Charlie and Julie Marquez. In addition, Ashley also had two nieces, Emma Bartha and London McGraw. Ashley was born prematurely and the doctors did not give any hope of her surviving. However, her mother, father, sisters, and hundreds of other Christian friends began a three day time of prayer and fasting, and God miraculously healed Ashley, and the doctors said it was a miracle....
She became involved in sports at an early age, in particular basketball and softball, but basketball was her forte. However, during her years in sports she struggled with asthma and other injuries, but through prayer and determination God enabled her to overcome those obstacles, and she learned to play through the pain as unto the Lord. She was also a very responsible young lady as far as her schooling and education, her work, and paying her bills and financial obligations. She had all the potential for becoming a wonderful, compassionate, responsible, and contributing woman to the adult world she was beginning to enter. She also had a wonderful and giving personality; she was very outgoing, and had a contagious smile, beautiful blue eyes, and a laugh that would bring joy to and uplift any heart that was discouraged; she was learning to cook from her mother’s guidance, and her family so enjoyed the delicious meals she would prepare. She was attending Mount San Jacinto College and was considering a major in Human Resources, with a minor in Political Science, and she also greatly enjoyed her work at Starbucks where she had made many friends. This past summer she had worked in Colorado Springs with her sister, Anna, on the Jeff Crank campaign for Congress, and everyone she worked with had only good things to say about her work and her ability to work with and communicate with people. She also greatly enjoyed her American Sign Language course at MSJC, and she had plans of using this in the future in perhaps some type of ministry, or work, or both.
Ashley was greatly loved by her parents, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, and all of her many friends. She will be missed more than any words can possibly express, but we know that she is with Jesus....
The Memorial Service for Ashley will be held on Mon., Nov. 6, at 1pm at Calvary Chapel of Murrieta in Murrieta, CA. Contributions may be made to the House of Ruth Adoption Services at Calvary Chapel of Downey in Downey, CA. Arrangements Handled By: Sun City - #12490 Joe Smolinski, Director (951) 672-0777 www.miller-jones.com.
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THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Sunday, 24 December 2006
May 16, 1987 – October 29, 2006
Ashley Marie Alfred was born on May 16, 1987, in Denver. She lived with her family in Colorado Springs until April, 1997, when she and her family moved to Murrieta, CA. Ashley died on October 29, 2006, in Wildomar [Riverside Co.], CA.
Ashley is survived by her father and mother, Justin and Janie Alfred of Murrieta, CA; her sisters: Amy McGraw of Seattle, WA; Anna Bartha of Colorado Springs, CO; and Alice and Abigail Alfred of Murrieta, CA. Ashley was greatly loved by her entire family and many friends. In the summer of 2006 she enjoyed working for Jeff Crank’s campaign and Starbucks in Colorado Springs.
A Memorial Service will be held for Ashley on Friday, December 29, 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Worship Center, 505 Castle Road, Colorado Springs. For further information, you may call Calvary Worship Center: 719-632-3311.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm death date of Ashley Marie Alfred (SS# issued in CO) but list her birth date as 16 Jan 1987, last residence CA.
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AUBRY DARRELL ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 22 May 1963
The rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 PM in Our Lady of Victory Church for Aubry Darrell Alford, 40 of 4327 North Holt Avenue, a resident of Fresno for 25 years.
Alford died yesterday in his home after suffering a heart attack.
He was a Marine veteran of World War II. He was a member of the San Joaquin Memorial Dads Club and of Our Lady of Victory Church. He had worked for many years as a truck driver.
Alford is survived by his widow, Valerie and four daughters, Yvonne, Christine, Valerie and Melody and his mother, Mrs. Ida Nichols, all of Fresno, CA; two brothers: Cecil of Fresno and Willis of Los Angeles and three sisters; Mrs. Mary Lou Wenzel of Clovis, Mrs. Doris Mansfield and Mabel Alford, both of Fresno.
A requiem mass will be held Friday at 9 AM in the church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The Lisle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Holy Cross Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aubry Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 July 1922 and died _____ May 1963, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his brother Cecil Brooks Alford in this compilation.
His wife, Valerie Mary Cameron, was born in Australia, where they married Oct 7 1943 while he was a Marine in WWII. She came to the US in 1945, and all four daughters were born in Fresno Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Aubry Darrell 1922 CA1, Oliver Cromwell 1895 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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AUDREY ALFORD JOHNSON
NORTH COUNTY TIMES
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—11 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Audrey Alford Johnson, 90, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Alhiser-Comer Mortuary at 225 South Broadway in Escondido handled arrangements.
Born on June 18, 1912, in Bromly Kent, England, she lived in Escondido for 30 years. She was a homemaker. She was a founding member of America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 57 years, Geoffrey N. Johnson of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law Michael Robert and Mary Johnson of Bend, Oregon; daughters and sons-in-law Jacqueline Frances and Paul Albulet of Santa Clara and Gillian S. and John Albaugh of Columbus, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law Catherine “Billie” and John Mountain of Devon, England; and grandchildren Paul, Ryan, Johnny and Jennifer Albaugh and Ryan Johnson.
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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 11 May 2003
June 18, 1912-May 7, 2003
Audrey Alford-Johnson, 90, of Escondido died Wednesday. She was born in Bromley, Kent, England, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey; daughters, Jacqueline Albulet of Santa Clara and Gillian Albaugh of Columbus, Ohio; son, Michael Johnson of Bend, Ore.; sister, Catherine Mountain of Devon, England; and five grandchildren.
Viewing: 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway, Escondido.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Johnson (SS# issued in MD), last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
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AUDREY LOUISE CHRISTIAN ALFORD
BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL
Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—31 August 2005
Audrey Louise Christian Alford, 55, originally of Deeson, Mississippi died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at her home in Lancaster, California.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday in Lancaster [Los Angeles Co.], California.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church in Gunnison....
Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Rev. Julius L. Christian of Alligator, MS and the late Mrs. Annie L. Christian.
She is also survived by her husband Gregory Alford of Lancaster, CA; a son and a daughter, Tyrone L. Alford and Chanelle Alford both of Lancaster, CA; two brothers, Andrew Christian of Memphis, TN and Julius L. Christian, Jr. of Round Lake, MS; four sisters, Catherine Christian of Round Lake, Annie Bowden of Memphis, TN; Mary Anderson of Warsaw, IN; Gearldine Henderson of Beaufort, SC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Audrey L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 1 Aug 1950, last residence Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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AUDREY RUTH ALFORD HODSON
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 11 November 2005
Audrey Ruth Hodson, a 61-year resident of Redlands, died of Alzheimer’s disease Thursday, Nov. 10, at Country Villa in Redlands. She was 84.
She was born Oct. 13, 1921, in Tucumcari, N.M. After the death of her father when she was 5 years old, she helped her mother run the family business, a hotel in Tucumcari that mainly housed the railroad engineers. It was her job to dust all the furniture, upstairs and downstairs before school. Later her mother ran a boarding house.
Her love of gardening began in her mother’s boarding house, where they canned and served produce from their garden. Her mother’s skill with a needle also instilled in her daughter a love for sewing and needlework.
In 1936, she and her mother moved to Redondo Beach to be closer to her uncle Otis Alford and his family.
She graduated in 1939 from Redondo High School, where she met her husband, Ray Hodson, during their senior year. They spent most of their courtship dancing to the “big bands” and winning trophies. The couple graced the floor of the Mandarin Ballroom in Redondo Beach and the Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island, generally dancing all the way over and back on the ferry with their friends. They married June 14, 1940, and moved into a house built by the groom as a wedding present for his new bride.
They moved to Redlands in 1944.
While raising her children, Hodson was active in Cub Scouts, serving as den mother several times, and she helped the parent group of Sacred Heart School.
In May 1960 she began working in the alteration department of the Harris Co. store in Redlands, becoming head of the department the following year. At that time, she also began a seamstress business in her home.
In the 1970s, shortly after Harris’ relocated to the newly completed Redlands Mall, she transferred to the San Bernardino Harris’ store where she worked in the alteration department, then was head of the fabric and notions department until the early 1980s when she was put in charge of inventory control.
After her retirement from Harris Co. in 1986, she became involved in the literacy program at the Colton Library and she continued to sew from her home until the early 1990s.
Survivors include her sons Paul Hodson of Rolla, Mo., Bob Hodson of Thousand Oaks, David Hodson of Licking, Mo., and Don Hodson of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters Dodie Farmer of Redlands and Joan Hodson of Neosho, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Hillside Memorial Park, 1540 Alessandro Road, Redlands. Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Ruth Hodson (SS# issued in CA), last residence Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her mother, Ann Melissa Jackson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Carlos Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
The birth date on her gravestone differs from SSDI and her obituary.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
Her lineage: Audrey Ruth 1921 NM1, Carlos 1882 TX2, Haywood 1848 AR3, William F. 1811 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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AUGUSTA M. HAMILTON ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 8 January 1999
Jan. 25, 1910-Jan. 4, 1999
Augusta Alford, 88, of Chula Vista died Monday. She was born in Fulshear [Fort Bend Co.], Texas. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, James “Sarge” Hamilton of Chula Vista.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Augusta Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.
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AVERY EMILL ALFORD
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN
Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—Tuesday, 28 September 2004
LOST LIVES—L.B. GANG VICTIMS HAVE THEIR OWN STORIES
By Kristopher Hanson, Staff writer
…. Since Jan. 1, 2003, the following 46 slayings in Long Beach have been identified by police as gang related:….
July 14 [2003]: Avery Emill Alford, 36—Alford was riding home at about 12:30 a.m. from a car show in Los Angeles when a gunman in a dark SUV pulled alongside and opened fire in the 200 block of East Artesia Boulevard. Alford, in the front passenger seat, was fatally wounded, and the driver and a 17-year-old female passenger were also struck and seriously injured.
The killer is described only as a male in his 20s.
The custom Cadillac El Dorado in which the victims were riding had been featured in the car show the day of the shooting and was photographed for car magazines in previous weeks. Alford, a mechanic, had helped rebuild the Cadillac in the months before his death.
“He was real good with his hands and loved fixing up those old cars and low-riders,” said his mom, Margaret Bates, of Compton. “That was his passion and something he had a lot of talent doing.”
Immediately after his funeral, car buffs who knew Alford from the auto shows held a low-rider procession past his home on Greenleaf Boulevard in Compton.
“They had cars bouncing up and down rolling past us,” said Bates. “It was really something to see all those people (representing) all races and ages out there for him. He would have loved it.”
Bates said her son had run with gangs in his youth but, after a stretch in prison for auto theft and the arrival of three children, he worked hard to turn his life around. He worked as an auto mechanic for 14 years and had lived in Long Beach for a time before returning to Compton.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner: Avery Alford, black male age 36, was born 11 Nov 1966 and died 14 July 2003.
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AVONELLE SKELTON ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Avonelle Alford, age 83, of Fresno was born on January 2, 1928 in Oakland City, In. to Glenn and Mary Skelton. She passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Alford.
Avonelle is survived by her sons, Barry Alford, and Russell Alford and his wife Lee Ann; her daughters, Linda Alford Titus and her husband Jim, and Jill A. Siegrist and her husband Bob; her stepson, Clarence L. Alford, Jr. and his wife Carol; six grandchildren, Joel Siegrist, Phillip Siegrist, Greg Alford and his wife Jenna, Allyse Alford, Kevin Alford, and Mike Alford and his wife Lauren; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Colin and Kaia.
A Memorial Service will be held at Riverpark Bible Church, 7500 North Millbrook Avenue on Friday, April 15, 2011, at 11:00 a.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Avonelle Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Lambert Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From Clarence Alford Jr.: Clarence and Avonelle were cremated.
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BARBARA J. ALFORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 26 May 2005
Barbara Alford passed away May 19, 2005, at the age of 72. She was born in Shreveport, La., to Audry Renee Alford and the late Henry Alford.
Barbara leaves to mourn two brothers, Henry and Kandy, two sons, Larry and Bruce, two daughters, Catherine and Debra, one aunt, Bennie Mae Blanchard, 16 grandchildren, Simone, Andrea, Demardra, Brandi, Monee, Barbara, Shirlawn, Tarena, Terrell, Damon Shawn, James, Ladonna, Kimmie, Cardell and Isaac, and two great-grandsons, Heshimu and Teddy (whom she raised as her own), four nieces, Carolyn, Charlotte, Melanie and Sonji, two nephews, Courtney and Kimani, three godchildren, Donald Ray, Deanna and Deliliah, 24 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will occur today, Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley, Calif. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, Calif. Harris Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Dec 1932, last residence not listed.
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BARBARA JANE WAITE ALFORD
Wife of Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Mother of Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
Aunt of Nell Jeanette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650;
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 26 July 2003
Barbara Jane Alford, 74, died Tuesday [July 22] at Reche Canyon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Colton.
Born in Los Angeles, Mrs. Alford lived in San Bernardino 10 years. Previously she lived in Redlands 64 years. She was a nurse for 20 years at Redlands Community Hospital
She graduated from Redlands High School in 1947.
Mrs. Alford received a certificate of recognition for service in foster care from San Bernardino County.
She belonged to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 47 in Riverside and the American Gold Star Mothers. She volunteered for the American Red Cross, the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda and Meals on Wheels. She participated in Operation Send-Off at Norton Air Force Base during the Vietnam War. She helped establish a memorial at Jennie Davis Park in Redlands for service people who died in combat.
She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and the First Congregational Church, both in Redlands, and most recently Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank; three sons, Daniel of San Bernardino, Philip of Yucaipa and Robert of Redlands; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Bethel of Highland.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino. Graveside services will be at noon Monday at Riverside National Cemetery. Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions: the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 47 in Riverside or Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her son Michael Lynn Alford; and brother-in-law Philip Edward Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Barbara Jane Waite born 3 Feb 1929 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Graddock.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Andrew Franklin 1926 CA1, Jesse Ellis 1898 MN2, Lewis Austin 1871 MN3, Alonzo 1840 NY4, Lewis 1814 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1699 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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BARBARA JEAN SWATON ALFORD
Wife of Jerald Robert Alford, AAFA #0113
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Thursday, 2 February 2006
Barbara Jean Alford, 74, of Westminster, a retired finisher, died Jan. 31, 2006, of sepsis. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Westminster Memorial Park.
Husband, Jerald; sons, James, Charles, Robert; sister, Dorothy Jenkins; two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Oct 1931, last residence Westminster, Orange Co., CA.
CA Births lists Barbara Jean Swaton born 11 Oct 1931 in Ventura Co., mother’s maiden name Silva.
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BARBARA MARIE SALTER MARQUIS BENNETT ALFORD PERINE
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 January 2012
1938–2011
Barbara Marie Perine was born on June 20, 1938 in Long Beach. Living most of her life in Ridgecrest, she was a loving mother and wife.
She is preceded in death by her mother Genevieve, father Bob, sister Janet, son Howard, son John “Freddie,” and son David.
She is survived by her loving husband Joe Perine, son Bob Marquis, daughter Keri Shields (Larry), son Jack Bennet (Stacey), son Jerry Bennett (Joyce), sister Julie Tidwell, sister Jackie (John) Munson and brother Johnny (Vicki) Salter. With numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a master at living, never backing away from any adversity. She was well traveled with many adventures from gold mining in Northern California to travels from Alaska, Israel, Hawaii, New Orleans, and places unknown doing it all with love and exuberance for life.
We will miss her smile, her laugh, and her hugs; her strength and memories will live on with all of us as we continue life’s journey…. At her request, there will be no services.
Photo from Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor KRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her third husband, Howard Cornelius Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Frederick Alvin Marquis, age 18, married Barbara M. Salter, age 16, on 26 June 1954 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
Marriage license:
DAILY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Tuesday, 29 June 1954
From CA Births: Births in Kern Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Salter—all named in her obituary:
Robert Eugene Marquis 21 Jul 1955
Johnny F. Marquis 27 May 1957
Jack D. Bennett 28 Mar 1963
Jerald D. Bennett 28 Mar 1963
Howard Alford 11 Oct 1968
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BEATRICE HELEN ALFORD HOBSON
THE SUN-TELEGRAM
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 20 June 1974
Photo from Needles Riverview Cemetery, Needles, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Zmrzel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beatrice Hobson (SS# issued in KS) was born 8 July 1911 and died _____ June 1974, last residence Needles, San Bernardino Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Mary Alice Perry Alford; and brothers Elsworth Kent Alford and Everett F. Alford in Washington Obituaries; and of her sister Gladys Daisy Alford Cloyd in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Beatrice Helen 1911 KS1, Thomas T. 1872 KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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BENJAMIN MICHAEL ALFORD
VISALIA DAILY TIMES
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 16 August 1912
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SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Friday, 16 August 1912
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Daisy Alford Hetherington, Forest Leon Alford, Josephine Pearl Alford Haslam Jenkins, and William Hays Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Wiley Napoleon Bonapart Alford in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his brothers Edmond Lafayette Alford and James Perry Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Benjamin is buried in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, but in April 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported that there is no gravestone.
In 1870, Kern Co., CA: Benjamin Olford [sic], doctor age 36 born TN; Josephine 26 TX; and children William 3 TX, Josephine 2 CA, and Leon 2/12 CA.
From A Memorial and Biographical History of the Counties of Fresno, Tulare and Kern, California (Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., probably 1891), pp. 655–656:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Benjamin Michael 1833 TN1, Wiley 1783 NC2, Jacob 1738 VA3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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BENNIE JOE ALFORD
Photo from his daughter, Annette Lorraine Alford Elkhorn
His obituary, written by family members, was not published:
Bennie Joe Alford
Born: July 26, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana
Died: July 2, 2017 in Torrance, California
Bennie was the 2nd child of Anna Belle Williams and Joseph William Alford. Bennie was raised in Louisiana until the age of 10 when he moved to Long Beach, California. He spent the rest of his adolescence there until he joined the Marines on January 28th, 1960 at the age of 17.
Bennie went to boot camp at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California. He was trained as a Motor Vehicle Operator, Heavy Truck Driver, and an Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic. He spent time stationed in Japan and served in the Vietnam War. During his time in Vietnam he had to do patrols on base. During one patrol he said he heard noises in the bushes and fired his weapon thinking it was the enemy. He ended up shooting a cow by mistake. Bennie left the Marine Corp with the rank of Sergeant on May 17th, 1968 when he was Honorably Discharged from service. During his time in the military he was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge.
After his time in the military Bennie went to work for Western Airlines in 1968 as an Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic. Western Airlines was later bought by Delta Airlines and Bennie retired from Delta Airlines in 2008. It was during his time with Delta that he met Diane, his wife of 15 yrs. Some of the places he traveled to include Hong Kong, England, Scotland, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Thailand, Austria, St. Martin, Liechtenstein, France, China, the West Indies, Mexico, and Brussels.
Traveling was just one of his loves. He was also a diehard fan of the Blue Angels and had seen them perform hundreds of times. He also loved Trains especially Steam Engines. He also greatly enjoyed eating Cajun Food especially Crawdads (Mudbugs). Bennie also loved camping in the desert, drinking beer, and target shooting with his extensive gun collection. He took many solo trips to the desert as well as a yearly trip with friends and family. Bennie loved to spend time with his friends and family. He was a loving man and was loved dearly by everyone who met him. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Bennie is survived by his loving wife, Diane; and his five adult children including: Annette Lorraine Enkhorn, Kelly Lynn Boswell, David Wayne Alford Gagnon, Daniel Christopher (Alford) Gagnon, and Montgomery Michael Alford; also by his thirteen grandchildren including: Jennifer Smith, Matthew Boswell, Amanda Nunly, Brittany Ellis, Tiffany Allen, Ashley Henderson, Megan Lewis, Jonathan Enkhorn, Michelle Boswell, Bradley Gagnon, Allison Boswell, Sienna Alford and April Alford; as well as nine great-grandchildren: Abigail, Addison, Riley, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Elias, Hadley, Benjamin, and Ally. Bennie is also survived by his Aunt Billie, his Uncle Bill and his cousin Barry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his mother, Annie Belle Williams Alford Hawkins, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From CA Marriages: Bennie J. Alford, age 20, married Susan D. Sherwood, age 18, on 17 Aug 1962 in Orange Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Bennie J. Alford and Susan D. Sherwood were divorced in Orange Co., CA, _____ Nov 1968.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Bennie Joe Alford married Diane Sophie R. Diaferio on 2 Feb 2002 in Clark Co., NV.
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BERLIN RAY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—4 October 2011
Berlin Alford died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at his residence in Red Bluff. He was 74. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Berlin Ray Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Aug 1937, last residence Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA.
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BERNICE KNUTTE ALFORD
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Thursday, 17 February 1983
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernice Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 19 July 1917 and died _____ Feb 1983, last residence Kelseyville, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Elbert Henry Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Births: Bernice Knutte was born 19 July 1917 in Solano Co., mother’s maiden name Amazeen.
From CA Deaths: Bernice K. Alford died 13 Feb 1983 in Lake Co., Mother’s maiden name Amezen, father’s surname Knutte.
Her parents’ marriage:
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 3 January 1903
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BERNITA H. WALKER ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 23 February 1994
Feb. 28, 1915–Feb. 21, 1994
Bernita “Skeet” Alford, 78, of Tracy died Monday at Tracy Community Hospital.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Gravity, Iowa, and lived in Tracy 31 years. She was a lab technician for Holly Sugar Corp. before retiring in 1976. She was a member of the American Heart Association, San Joaquin-Calaveras Division, Stockton.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Alford of Tracy; and brother, Hubert L. Walker of Banta.
A graveside service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tracy Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Fry Memorial Chapel, Tracy, in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1994) dates of Bernita Alford (SS# issued in IA), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Bernita H. Alford was born 28 Feb 1915 in IA and died 21 Feb 1994 in San Joaquin Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Freeman and father’s surname Walker.
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BERT O. ALFORD
HANCOCK DEMOCRAT
Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN—Thursday, 28 June 1945
Bert Alford, of Oakland, Calif., and formerly of Fortville, died Friday, June 22.
Surviving him is his widow, Mrs. Ethel Alford; two brothers, Herb and Ward Alford; and one sister, Mrs. Robert Nichol, of Anderson.
Services were held Monday morning in Oakland and burial was there.
Photo from Wynn Cemetery, Fortville, Hancock Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, andiema
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brother Thomas Ward Alford; half-brother Walter Scott Allford; and paternal grandfather, John Lambert Allford Sr., in Indiana Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Bert Olney Alford was born 2 March 1885 in IN and died 22 June 1945 in Alameda Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name was Alford. The death date on his gravestone is incorrect.
On Bert Olney Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, a teamster living in a hotel in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. His birth date is 2 March 1885.
On Bert Olney Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 57, unemployed, living in Oakland, CA. He was born 2 March 1885 in Hancock Co., IN.
From SSACI: Bert Olney Alford was born 2 March 1885 in Hancock Co., IN, son of John Alford and Barbara A. Ferrel.
Bert was the son of John Lambert Alford and his second wife, Barbara Ferrell.
Members of this family spell their last name Allford and Alford.
Bert’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Bert Olney 1885 IN1, John Lambert 1835 IN2, John Lambert 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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BERTHA “BERT” HALFORD TARSKY
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—31 December 2004
Tarsky, Bertha (“Bert”)
March 1, 1915-Dec. 24, 2004
Adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister.
Survived by husband, Erwin; children, Benita Young, Fred (Karin) Tarsky; grandchildren, Alisa and Lindsey Young, and sister to Morris Halford.
A truly caring and loving person and a very talented violinist. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She will remain in our hearts forever…. Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at 1:00 p.m.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ronald Signorotti
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha Tarsky (SS# issued in CA), last residence Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Anna Kirkorsky Halford; and brother Morris Halford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Bertha Halford Tarsky was born 1 March 1915 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, daughter of Benjamin Halford and Anna Kirkorsky.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Bertha Halford married Erwin Tarsky on 22 March 1942 in Maricopa Co., AZ.
Her HALFORD lineage: Bertha 1915 MI1, Benjamin 1886 Russia2.
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BERTHA JEAN ROBERTSON ALFORD
SIERRA STAR
Oakhurst, Madera Co., CA—Friday, 7 September 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
COARSEGOLD [Madera Co.]—Bertha J. Alford, 68, a homemaker, died on September 2 at her home. Memorial services were held on Thursday at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, where she was a faithful member for three years.
She was born in Arch, New Mexico, on September 20, 1932, to Charlotte and Joseph Robertson. She was a long-time resident of New Mexico before moving to Coarsegold to be with her son and his family.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 40 years, Victor. She was the mother of George Alford and his wife, Kathleen, and the grandmother of Candace Alford of Coarsegold, and Cheryl Edwards of Madera. She leaves her great-grandsons Dustin Valenzuela and Bryce Edwards of Madera. Her four sisters, Myra Robertson and Nora Doyal of New Mexico, Norma Ferguson of Texas, and Lillian Tucker of Arizona survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha J. Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother-in-law, Louvina McComic Alford; and brother-in-law Herman B. Alford in this compilation We included the obituary of her father-in-law, William Lloyd Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: Victor Ray 1930 LA1, William Lloyd 1892 LA2, Jesse Powell 1870 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BERTHA MARIAN ALFORD
Photo from Eric Olson’s Olson/Alford/Nedrow/Seim/Carpenter/Clark/Rackliff/Lewis/Riggs Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Source unknown, but probably:
FERNDALE ENTERPRISE
Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—_____ 1903
IN MEMORIAM
It was in 1892 that Dr. F.A. Alford, one of nature’s noblemen, and whose memory is still revered by all who knew him during his long years of residence in Ferndale, passed from this life, and today his only child, that dearly loved daughter, sleeps by his side in our little city of the dead. Wednesday afternoon a solemn cortege passed through our streets and wended its way to the dotted hillside overlooking the town. The white-plumed hearse bore the remains of Miss Bertha Alford, and when the long procession halted and the casket was carried to the family burial plot, there surrounded it friends almost innumerable. In every heart was sorrow’s pain, and as the impressive burial service of the Native Daughters, who attended the funeral in a body, and to which order the departed belonged, was read by the officers of Oneonta Parlor, Mrs. L.P. Branstetter, Mrs. C.A. Monroe and Mrs. E.B. Carr, and as the choir sang the sweet old hymn, “Abide With Me,” every eye was dimmed with tears and every heart throbbed with sympathy for the widowed mother and the sorrowing relatives who had looked upon their cherished loved one for the last time.
The services preceding the burial were at the North Ferndale home of W.B. Alford and wife, uncle and aunt of the departed. The Rev. A.K. Farnworth officiated and delivered the funeral address, and Rev. P. Coombe of San Francisco, who had known the deceased since the days of her childhood, offered a fervent prayer. The choir was composed of Mrs. R.B. Carr, Mrs. H.C. Blum, Fred Hansen and Jas Bartlett, and the pall bearers were Prof. Flowers, Dr. Austin Miller, Robert Patrick, Herbert Brice, Ira I. Scott and Chas H. Williams. The floral offerings were lovely in the extreme, and told far better than words can express of the great esteem in which the departed was held. Until late twilight Wednesday evening our people continued to visit the new-made mound in the cemetery on the hill, and sad though it all was, it was a beautiful sight to behold, for the little enclosure was a mass of garlands, bouquets, wreaths and flower bedecked pieces of various designs.
Bertha Marion Alford was the only child of the late Dr. Frank Alford and Mary R. Alford, now of Eureka, a niece of W.B. Alford and wife, and Deputy County Recorder T.W. Richmond and wife of Eureka, and a cousin to Clyde C. and Mrs. Hazel Alford of Ferndale, and Mr. Max Richmond of San Francisco. She was born in Ferndale and [illegible] her health declining at the home of her uncle and aunt [illegible] Deputy Recorder Thos W. Richmond and wife in Eureka, at 12:30 o’clock last Tuesday morning [August 25], and after a four months’ illness which overtook her at Santa Clara, where she was finishing the last year of her musical education. The cause of this illness was probably in a great measure due to overstudy, for she was ambitious in the extreme, but be that as it may, she failed to improve, and some eleven weeks ago [illegible] and brought her back with her. The very best of medical care was secured, but her malady battled all efforts, and her young life went out, and even at a time when but a few days previous some hope had been entertained for her final recovery.
In chronicling the death of this beautiful young woman, and we use the term beautiful in all that the word implies, the writer of this article performs one of the saddest duties of his life. From her infancy he has known her, for nearly 23 years ago his home was with her father and mother and in the family he lived for many months. Bertha was then but 3 years of age, and well does he remember her as one of the loveliest little girls, and with whom he soon became a fast and loyal friend. Many were the afternoons she would come to the Enterprise office and for hours would sit on a stool by our side and “set up” the big block letters we would arrange for her amusement. We saw her grow from babyhood to girlhood, and from girlhood to womanhood, and during all these years we have regarded her almost as our own. But aside from all this, and the further fact that her father was in his life time, and her mother still is, among the most valued friends of the writer and his family, there was that beauty of character the departed possessed that made her what she was—a loving favorite with all who knew her—one whom it seemed had every virtue and was without a single fault—for a sweeter and purer flower never blossomed in the garden of life. After the death of her father she became more and more the one great happiness of her widowed mother’s life, and the full depth of the love and devotion that existed between them their most intimate acquaintances alone knew….
Photos from Ferndale Cemetery, Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Celeste Wideman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary E. Lewis Alford; and uncle William B. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Bertha Marian 1877 CA1, Frank A. OH 1849 OH2, Barsella 1816 OH3, Elijah 1780 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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BESSIE E. ALFORD OLINGER
REDDING RECORD-SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Wednesday, 29 October 1969
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REDDING RECORD-SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 30 October 1969
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Olinger (SS# issued in CA) was born 3 March 1880 and died _____ Oct 1969, Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her father, Garrett C. Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Bessie E. Olinger was born 3 March 1880 and died 28 Oct 1969 in Shasta Co., CA.
Bessie is probably buried in the unoccupied space next to her husband in East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
From Pennsylvania, Marriages (Ancestry): Bessie Alford, age 18 daughter of G.C. Alford, married C. Frank Olinger on 23 Dec 1897 in Linesville, Crawford Co., PA.
On the 1880 census in Woodcock, Crawford Co., PA, Bessie Alford, age 2/12, is living with her parents, G.C. and Carrie Alford, and 6 siblings.
Her lineage: Bessie E. 1880 PA1, Garrett C. 1840 PA2, William 1808 NY3, John 1780 MA4.
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BETTY JEWEL ALFORD ECHOLS
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 21 February 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Betty Echols, 79, of Stockton died Sunday [February 17] at home.
She was born in Weleetka [Okfuskee Co.], Oklahoma, and lived in Stockton for 20 years. She was a caregiver for in-home care for 30 years.
Surviving are her daughters, Joyce Goree and Doris Chambers, both of Stockton, siblings, Ethlyn Howard of Stockton, Marvin Alford and Francis Fountain, both of Omaha, Nebraska, and Alice Maxwell and Fern Jones, both of Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church, 1845 W. Washington, Street. Burial was in Stockton Rural Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty J. Echols (SS# issued in OK) was born 12 Apr 1922, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her father, Edgar William “Bill” Alford Sr.; and brother Marvin Lee Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
In 1930, Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK, Betty J. Alford, 7 OK (Negro), is listed as the granddaughter of Ludah Maxwell, 57 LA.
Most of the 30 or so Alfords in this county in 1930 are recognized as descendants of Solomon Alford, b. 1828 AL, the son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford, later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave Lussie had six children, one of which was Matthew Solomon Alford, born June 1860 MS, who was enumerated in Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK in 1930.
In 1992 Wessylyne Alford-Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler.
Her lineage: Betty Jewel 1922 OK1, Edgar William 1896 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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BETTY LOU BERRY ALVORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—14 July 2012
Betty Alvord, 88, of Redding died Thursday at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding (243-1525).
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Redding, CA—_____ July 2012
February 10, 1924 - July 12, 2012
Betty passed away on July 12, 2012 in Redding, California. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Fay and Richard Berry. She was the youngest of 4 children.
Betty grew up in Wisconsin but moved to Los Angeles, California shortly after she graduated in 1942. She was employed as a “Rosie Riveted for North American Aircraft Company and worked on the B25 and P51 Aircrafts during WWII. She joined the Coastguard and was stationed in San Francisco. She returned to Los Angeles and worked for Alan Ladd at Paramount Studios as one of his secretaries.
She met Lloyd Alvord on a “blind date” and married him in Las Vegas. They remained in Los Angeles where they raised their 3 children. Betty and Lloyd retired to the North State in 1978. They moved from place to place and finally settled in Redding. Betty kept herself busy by volunteering for various organizations.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Lloyd, her sister Viola, and brothers Clarence and Earl.
She is survived by her sons, Donald and Richard, her only daughter Phyllis, daughter in-law Karen and 5 grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
Donations can be submitted to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in her honor. Please sign the guest book.
Arrangements handled through Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. (243-1525)
Photo from Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Igo, Shasta Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carlie Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty L. Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 10 Feb 1924, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Lloyd Emile Alvord, in this compilation.
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BETTY LOUISE STONE ALFORD
Mother of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203
DAILY NEWS [not verbatim]
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—_____ October 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
This photo appeared with her obituary and in an article in the same newspaper on 3 November 1971, when she was awarded “Tehama County ‘CowBelle of the Year’ in honor of her outstanding chairman committee work, leadership and participation in civic activities.”
Betty L. Alford died at the Alford Cattle Ranch home 10 miles west of Red Bluff on October 17, 1989.
Mrs. Alford was born to Samuel Joseph Stone and Rachel Margaret (Hazen) Stone June 17, 1926 in Los Molinos (Tehama County) California at her parents’ farm home. She graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1945 and went on to graduate from Mercy College of Nursing in Sacramento as a Registered Nurse in 1948.
On September 12, 1948 Betty married Jack V. Alford of Carmel, California. Her husband preceded her in death on July 11, 1989. Born to this union were two children, James V.Alford and Patricia Ann (Alford) DeGrofft.
Mrs. Alford was a working partner in the family’s 7th generation cattle ranching operation west of Red Bluff (Tehama County) California.
She was active in the Registered Nurses Assn., Tehama County Historical and Genealogical Societies, and past president of the Tehama County Cowbells. In 1975, Tehama County Cowbells honored Mrs. Alford as Cowbell of the year.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her son James V. Alford, his wife Vicki, and their children Quinn Roy and Abigail Paige, all of Red Bluff; her daughter Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft of Pendleton, OR, her husband Duane, and their children Ryan and Tiah Jillian; brothers Sam Stone of Oakland, Bill Stone of Red Bluff, Fred Stone of Woodland, Robert Stone of Bass Lake, and Jim Stone of Seattle, WA; sisters Ann Willard McNabb of Red Bluff, Emily Ruff of Paskenta, Sally Tatro of Gerber, June Moore of Turlock, and Nancy Henderson of ID.
A brother Henry Stone preceded her in death.
Burial was in the Alford Family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, John Vernon “Jack” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BETTY OPAL ALFORD BULLARD
THE RECORD [not verbatim]
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 27 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Betty Opal Alford Bullard, 72, of Stockton died Tuesday [July 25] at home. She was born in Tennessee and had lived in Stockton since 1972. She was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Bullard of Stockton; children, Jeannie Bettencourt of Lodi, Barbara Walker and Eddie Steve Bullard, both of Stockton, and Charlene Beerline of Gillette, Wyoming; siblings, Lucille Rogers of Tennessee, Roy Alford and Helen Alford, both of Illinois, Joe Alford of Florida, and Helene Sutton of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services [will be] held on Friday at Eastside Church of Christ. Burial was at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.
Photo from Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty Bullarld (SS# issued in TN) was born 30 Jan 1928, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
She is probably the Bettie O. Alford, age 2-3/12, listed on the 1930 census in Coffee Co., TN, with her parents Wesley Alford 27, and Nola O. 22, brother Leighton 3-11/12, and sister Lizzie L. 4/12. All and their parents were born in TN.
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BETTY VIRGINIA ALFORD THOMASON
PLACER HERALD
Rocklin, Placer Co., CA—20 June 2012
Betty Virginia Thomason passed away in Roseville, Calif., on June 14, 2012. She was 72.
Betty was a resident of Placer County since 1952 and resided in Newcastle for the past 46 years. She worked as a teacher’s aide for Newcastle Elementary for 28 years. Betty was involved in numerous community organizations as well as the Lion’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Thomason and daughter Brenda McNees.
Survivors include her daughter and best friend, Linda Thomason; grandsons, Vance and Tanner Williams; sisters, Clara Howes and Nellie Nelson; niece, Shelly Belotti; nephew, Dwain Howes; and other numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, Calif., at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at the Newcastle Cemetery immediately following the service.
Beloved mother and friend, Betty never met a stranger….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Samuel Alford and Madie Bell Hutchings Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Herman Loyd Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From Find A Grave: Betty is buried in Newcastle Cemetery, Newcastle, Placer Co., CA, but she has no gravestone.
From CA Marriages: Betty V. Alford, age 17, married Leroy Thomason, age 25, on 28 March 1958 in Placer Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Betty Virginia 1940 AR1, Samuel 1905 AR2, Joseph Riley 1874 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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BEULAH HELEN ALFORD ROBERTS
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 25 February 2007
Beulah Roberts was born August 26, 1907 in Leona [Doniphan Co.], KS, and died peacefully of natural causes at the age of 99 -1/2 on February 22, 2007, in San Bernardino, CA.
She married Claude S. Roberts, had four sons, Lloyd, Clair, Duane (deceased) and Neil, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Beulah raised dogs, did day care for children, and made dog equipment.
A Memorial Service is planned for First Christian Church, 1001 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA on Friday, March 2, at 3:00 p.m…..
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, landjnero
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her father, Anthony Wayne Alford; and sisters Mary Parthena Alford and Pauline Ruth Alford Deweese Reinhardt in Kansas Obituaries; brothers Henry Newton Alford and Isaac Errett Alford in Colorado Obituaries; and brother Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Beulah Helen 1907 KS1, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696??7.
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BEULAH MARTINA BALSTER ALVORD
From Thomas Brassington’s Yost Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
FRESNO BE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 18 February 1996
Alvord, Beulah M.—Arrangements for Beulah M. Alvord, 95, of Exeter, are under the direction of Miller Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Alvord, a homemaker, died Tuesday [February 13].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beulah Alvord (SS# issued in OR) was born 26 June 1900, last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Justin Lyle “Gus” Alvord, in this compilation.
From Ancestry family trees: Beulah Martina Balster was born 26 June 1900 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, daughter of John Martin Balster and Agnes Clara Zoerner.
Beulah M. Alvord’s U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Record (Ancestry .com) says she was born in 1900 in MN. She enlisted on 14 March 1945 and served in the Womens Army Corp.
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File (Ancestry): Beulah Alvord was born 26 June 1900 and died 13 Feb 1996. She served in the U.S. Army from 26 March 1945 to 12 Sept 1945.
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BILL ODELL ALFORD
Photo from his daughter Joanie Alford’s Joanie Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
SEBASTOPOL TIMES
Sebastopol, Sonoma Co., CA—Thursday, 6 November 1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1980) dates of Bill Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Clearlake, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ruth Mae Greer Alford; and brother Kenneth Dean Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Bill Odell Alford was born 30 March 1927 in AR and died 31 Oct 1980 in Sonoma Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Geer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Bill Odell 1927 AR1, Claude A. 1905 TX2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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BOB ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Services pending Bob Alford, 74, Bodfish [Kern Co.], Dec. 12 in Los Angeles. Lake Isabella Cremation & Funeral Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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BOBBIE JEAN DILLIHUNT SCOTT ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—13 October 2011
Alford, Bobbie Jean—La Mesa 7/22/42 - 10/9/11
10/21/11 at 10 AM Anderson-Ragsdale Chapel Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary (619) 263-3141.
Photo from Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Klaasen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bobbie Jean Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Johnnie Lee Alford, in this compilation.
CA Marriages lists Johnnie L. Alford, age 36, married Bobbie J. Dillihunt, age 26, on 29 June 1968 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. In another record, she is listed as Bobbie J. Scott.
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BOYD EMERSON ALVORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 5 February 2009
Boyd Emerson Alvord was born in Bellingham, WA on June 20, 1920, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009.
Boyd attended elementary, high school and college in Bellinham, WA area prior to entering the U.S. Army Air Force on January 15, 1940. He was a Staff Sergeant based at Scott Field in Illinois. During a hospital stay in Fargo, North Dakota Boyd’s nurse was Agnes Dahm. Boyd was then transferred to Fitzsimons Hospital in Denver and Agnes followed. After a brief courtship they were married on June 17, 1943 in Denver, CO. Boyd received an honorable discharge from the Air Force on August 10, 1943. Boyd and Agnes moved to Sacramento, CA where he was employed by the Air Force as an Administrative Assistant at the Sacramento Air Service Command. In March, 1945 he left Sacramento and moved to Redding to study accounting and work for H.L. Griffin Jr., Public Accountant.
In March, 1950 Boyd started to work full time for C.M. Dicker Inc. as men’s buyer and Office and Credit Manager. In 1969 he was named Vice President and Secretary of C.M. Dicker Inc. and became a partner in the organization. In 1974 Boyd and Agnes moved to San Diego, CA with Bob and Enid Dicker after they purchased controlling interest of Walker Scott, a fourteen department store chain. Boyd served as Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Boyd also continued his duties at C.M. Dicker Inc. in Redding. In 1985 the Walker Scott Corporation was sold and he and Agnes moved back to Redding, CA. Upon his retirement from Dickers on July 31, 1990 he enjoyed his time with his family and friends, traveling, reading and listening to classical music.
Boyd was a very hard worker and instilled a strong work ethic in his four children. Boyd believed strongly in education. He was able to provide a college education for his children and grandchildren. Boyd often brought his accounting books home to work on and even took them to their Hat Creek “cabin” when the family spent weekends and vacations. He always had a joke (quite often off-color) and an amusing comment for everyone. He loved his family, life long friends and the community of Redding.
Boyd was a member a several clubs and organizations. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans, an honorary life member of B.P.O. Elks, a former member of Rotary Club of Redding and San Diego, former member University Club-San Diego, former member of American Society of Corporate Secretary’s-San Diego, former member of Corporate Financial Council-San Diego, former member of National Association of Public Accountants, and a former member of the Redding Trade Club. Boyd served as Worshipful Master of Reading Masonic Order 254 in 1991.
Boyd and Agnes were also very giving to the Redding community. They donated funds for the kitchen at Mercy Oaks and made several donations to the local YMCA as well as the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
Boyd is survived by his wife, Agnes, and his four children, David (Irene) Alvord, Terry (Kathy) Alvord, and Diane (Bob) Kempley, of Redding, California and Patricia (Dennis) Erardi, of Stockton, CA and grandchildren Stephanie Alvord of Fresno, Ruth Ann (Will) Gilroy and Sam Alvord of Redding. Michelle Alvord of Encinitas, Lori Kempley of Oceanside, Brian (Kim) Kempley of Tallahassee, FL, Elizabeth Erardi of Stockton, and two great-grandchildren Aurelia and Carly Gilroy of Redding, CA. He is also survived by sisters Ruth Alvord of Seattle, WA and Shirley Cool of Sacramento, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be sent to Mercy Foundation - North “Work of the Sisters” or Mercy Hospice, 2400 Washington Ave. Suite #410, Redding, CA 96001; the Shiner’s Hospice, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 or the Reading Masonic Lodge #254, P.O. Box 494352, Redding, CA 94049-4352.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
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RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Saturday, 4 April 2009
Redding lost a colorful slice of its past with the recent passing of Boyd and Agnes (Aggie) Alvord. Boyd and Aggie passed away within a month of each after a lifetime of business success and charitable giving in Redding. I had the pleasure of knowing Boyd, Aggie and family for more than 40 years and benefited from having Boyd as a mentor soon after I graduated from college. My first full-time job, in fact, was as an assistant to Boyd in the office of the old Dicker’s Department Store on Market Street. Boyd was a partner in the store.
Reddingites who have been around for a while fondly remember Dickers Department Store. Dickers played a major role in the Redding retail economy for years and its new store was the key anchor to solidify the Redding Downtown Mall redevelopment project in the late 1960s. The large space is now home to Need 2 Speed go kart raceway.
At its peak Dickers employed 50 people. The spacious new mall store was popular because it had everything, including a large men’s department, a very popular women’s “ready to wear” department, a deli and even a shoe store. It was the first major new department store in Redding to have the open and airy look and feel of today’s stores.
The early Dicker’s stores were led by founder C.M (Charles) Dicker. CM’s son Robert (Bob) took over and added smaller stores in Anderson and Salinas. Bob and Boyd became inseparable partners.
Boyd Alvord was the man behind the scenes of Dicker’s success. Bob Dicker was the president and the public face of the company as it grew, but he graciously talks of Boyd as being his “calming influence.” Bob was the free-thinker and the idea man but he readily acknowledged that Boyd was the even keel that maintained the steadiness needed for the ultimate success of the company. One could surmise that more than once, Boyd might have dissuaded Bob from a few zany moves!
Bob referred to Boyd as “mother” and as those who were around the two for any length of time know, Boyd truly was the financial guru who kept it all together. The use of the term “colorful” as it related to Boyd was also an understatement. Even down to his last few months, Boyd used his off-color humor to cause a chuckle with his visitors. On one of my last visits, Boyd’s speech was impaired, but that didn’t stop him from writing down his joke.
Aggie, of course, had to be a saint, not only to manage the Alvord household with four rambunctious kids, but also a husband who might have been considered a bit of a workaholic. For all who knew Boyd, his work day did not stop after the store closed. Most nights he worked on the books at home, with the assistance of a cocktail, of course.
He was also the consummate “micro manager,” which also occasionally presented a troublesome aspect. Bob explained how Boyd would follow Aggie around the grocery store pointing out various ways she could save a nickel. Did I mention Aggie and sainthood?
The most notable achievement of Dickers was not only its presence in Redding and the foundation as a major anchor for the Downtown Mall, but also the almost legendary 1975 purchase of the Walker Scott Department Store chain in San Diego. This was the classic case of the minnow swallowing the whale.
Bob recalled the story about his decision to make the purchase and how he sprung it on his partner and friend while Boyd was in Europe visiting son David who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bob became president of Walker Scott and Boyd, vice president and secretary. The two moved their families to San Diego for several years while still also operating the Redding Dickers store. Bob called Boyd the most precise finance person he ever met and it was that skill that cleaned up the operations of the 12-store chain.
Boyd and Aggie came back to Redding and retired, but they shared their financial success and became benefactors to many charities in the Redding area including the YMCA and the Catholic Church.
Aggie was Catholic and she and Boyd gave willingly to support numerous church-related efforts including a $250,000 donation to fully fund the kitchen at the Mercy Oaks Senior Center. Boyd was also involved with community service, serving as a member of Redding Rotary and the Masonic Lodge.
The Alvords will be missed by many friends and acquaintances as well as sons Terry and David and daughters Diane and Patsy.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Boyd Emerson Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Agnes Dorothy Dahm Alvord, in this compilation.
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BRUCE E. ALFORD
NORTH COUNTY TIMES
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 10 December 2001
RANCHO BERNARDO—Bruce E. Alford, 46, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, after a long illness.
Born Dec. 3, 1955, in Wiesbaden, Germany, he lived in Rancho Bernardo for three years. He was a senior layout engineer for Medtronic Corp. He attended Glendale Community College and Arizona State University. He was also a Boy Scout, champion swimmer, surfer, hiker, coin and stamp collector and avid traveler.
Mr. Alford is survived by his parents, Colette and Don Alford of Poway; daughter Lauren of Carlsbad; brother Frank of Tempe, Ariz.; sisters and brothers-in-law Diane and Michael Woodman of Tucson, Ariz., and Anne Alford and Daniel Hinch of Norwich, Vt.; nephews Sean Woodman and Ethan Hinch; and nieces Lindsey Woodman and Olivia Hinch.
A memorial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Poway….
A private cremation is planned. North County Cremation Services is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bruce E. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
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CAL DEE ALFORD
AAFA #0867
Cal Dee Alford and his wife, Sibyl Lorraine Bowden Alford
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 11 August 2000
Cal D. Alford, born February 20, 1918, at Latham [LeFlore Co.], Oklahoma, died August 9, 2000, at Campbell [Santa Clara Co.], California. A resident of Campbell since 1937, he had been a volunteer with both the Fire Department and Campbell Police Auxiliary, served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, and was a dedicated member of the Odd Fellows Morning Light Lodge #42 for 53 years. He retired from the Campbell Lumber Company after 33 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time at his cabin in Twain Harte.
Cal’s greatest source of pride and happiness was his family. He was a devoted husband to his beautiful wife, Sibyl, whom he adored for 61 years. He was the loving father of Bud Alford of Campbell and the late Harvey Alford, loving grandfather to Deidra Redford, Carrie Pesavento, Chris Craviotto, Peggy Austin, and Mary Voron, great-grandfather to Thomas Redford, Tyler Pesavento, Mathew and Justin Craviotto, Jordyn and Wyatt Austin.
Funeral services [will be] held on Monday, August 14, 2000, at Darling and Fischer Campbell Memorial Chapel, Campbell, California. Burial followed at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, California.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Ireland
Photo posted 24 May 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cal D. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his paternal grandmother, Laura Judson Cagle Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of his sisters-in-law Alice Elizabeth Raleigh Alford and Daisy Catherine Holder Finney Alford McKinney in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Cal Dee Alford did not submit his lineage information when he joined AAFA. He was the son of Harvey Lee Alford and Docia Trahern.
CA Births list Harvey Dennis Alford, born 15 Aug 1940 in Santa Clara Co., and Robert Duane Alford, born 12 March 1943 in Alameda Co., both mother’s maiden names Bowden.
Taken in 1910: Harvey Lee Alford, his wife Docia Trahern Alford, and children: Vere, James Dalton, Ophelia, and Horace
Photo (and photo above) from Helen Bowden Molezzo, granddaughter of Vere Alford Bowden - used with permission
The family is listed on the 1910 census in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR: Harvey L. Alford, 28 AR, married 6 years; wife Docia 28 OK, 4 children, 4 living; and children, all born OK, Vere 5, Ophelia 4, James D. 2, and Horace 6/12.
Cal’s mother, Docia Trahern, was one-quarter Choctaw, as listed on the U.S. Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914 (Ancestry). She died 23 June 1919 in OK. Harvey married (2) Zura Gunn on 23 Dec 1920.
On Harvey L. Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Card (Ancestry), he is age 59, born 13 May 1882 in Nashville [Howard Co.], AR. He is living in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, and lists his nearest relative as Zura Alford of the same address, “Government Island, United States Reversation [sic], Alameda, CA.”
From CA Deaths: Harvey L. Alford was born 13 May 1882 in AR, died 21 Nov 1956 in Santa Clara Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Cal Dee 1918 OK1, Harvey Lee 1882 AR2, James C. 1844 AL3, Calvin H. 1813 NC4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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CALDONIA JANE “CALLIE” ALBRIGHT ALFORD
“Callie and Joseph Alford”
From Joseph’s Find A Grave memorial, posted by Joan Couch Graves
“Callie before her marriage to Joe Alford.”
From her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Joan Couch Graves
WEEKLY SENTINEL
Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Thursday, 20 February 1919
Photo from Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, Kings Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wayland Williams
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Coy Alford, Curtis Alford, Fred T. Alford, and Marcus Albert in this compilation.
From her Find A Grave memorial: “In the family bible of Jackson Albright her name is Caldonia J. Albright. Bible is owned by Hugh and Joan Crouch Graves.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Andy 1852 AR1, Leander H. 1814 NC2, Andrew 1787 NC3, William 1751 ??4.
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CALVIE PEARL HILE ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 29 June 1957
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Jonah Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son William Bruce Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Calvie Pearl Alford was born 28 Feb 1884 in PA and died 27 June 1957. Her father’s surname is Hile and mother’s maiden name is Wood.
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CARL M. HALFORD
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 1 February 1985
Services for Carl M. Halford, 74, of Point Loma, were yesterday in Greenwood Mortuary. Entombment was in Greenwood Mausoleum. He died Monday [January 28] in his home.
Mr. Halford, a native of Wisconsin, lived in the county 40 years. He had been a Rohr machine operator.
Survivors include two sons, Roger of Minnesota, and Robert of Shawnee, Kan.; two daughters, Rosemary of Glendale, and Renee Jacobs of San Bernardino; a stepson, Richard McKearn of Nevada; a stepdaughter, Elsie Stockwell of Lakeside; two sisters; two brothers; and seven grandchildren.
Photos from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CJ Jackson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carl Halford (SS# issued in IL) was born 2 Oct 1910 and died _____ Jan 1985, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his half-brother Vern Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, James McCallister Bradley Halford, in Illinois Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Carl M. Halford, born 2 Oct 1910 in WI, died 28 Jan 1985 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Turner.
In 1940, Carl and his family are living in Beloit, Rock Co., WI: Carl Halford, age 29 born IL; his wife Marion 24 WI; and sons Richard 3 WI and Roger 2 WI.
From Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937 (Ancestry): Carl Halford, age 27 born in Bingham, IL, married Marion Hanson, age 22 born Glenwood City, WI, on 23 Aug 1937 in Dubuque, IA. Both were residents of Beloit, WI. Carl’s parents were Elisha W. Halford and Mary Turner. Marion’s parents were Alvin G. Hanson and Millie Skagen.
His HALFORD lineage: Carl M. 1910 IL1, Elisha Wayne 1878 IL2, James McCallister Bradley 1824 TN3, Jonathan Adkinson 1800 NC4, John 1765 NC5, John 1748 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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CARLTON DUANE ALFORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Monday, 6 February 1922
Alford—In Alameda, Feb. 5, 1922, Carlton Dueane [sic], dearly beloved husband of Harriett P. Alford, loving father of Mrs. Bertha Dunbar, D.E. [Duane Edward], Garfield and Ray Alford, and Mrs. Norman Huff, a native of New York, aged 81 years, 6 months, 14 days.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1922, at 2 p.m., from the funeral chapel of George H. Hagy, 1524 Webster st., Alameda.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger Bird
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Ray Carlton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Angelina L. Warren Alford; and sister Esther Ann Alford Holmes in New York Obituaries.
He is buried with his daughter Mary Geneva Alford Huff and her husband.
From Ohio, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Carlton D. Alford married Hattie P. Johnson on 16 Aug 1870 in Geauga Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Carlton Duane 1841 NY1, Duane D. 1811 MA2, Abner 1767 MA3, Elijah 1732 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1575 England8.
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CAROL ANN ALVORD HALLIGAN VISSER
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 February 2000
Carol A. Visser, 59, of Costa Mesa, an account manager for Bank of America, died Feb. 5, 2000, of an aneurysm. Services: 11 a.m. Feb. 16, Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach.
Survivors: daughters, Erin Halligan, Bridget Loaiza; six grandchildren.
Photo from Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephen Hopkins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol A. Visser (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 March 1940, last residence Lake Elsinore, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituary of her mother, Jeannette Nathalie “Vinetta” De Groote Alvord, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Carol Ann Alvord was born 13 March 1940 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Degroote.
From CA Marriages: Carol A. Alvord, age 19, married Richard F. Halligan on 17 Oct 1959 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Carol Ann 1940 CA1, Eugene Hayward 1913 VA2, Harry Elbridge 1890 NY3, William Henry 1862 NY4, Elbridge 1833 NY5, Lyman 1794 CT6, Asahel Gould 1769 CT7, Asahel 1746 CT8, Asahel 1720 MA9, Thomas 1683 MA10, Thomas 1653 CT11, Alexander 1627 England12, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England13.
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CAROL LESLIE ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Carol Leslie Alford (affectionately called “Muki” by family) died unexpectantly in Sacramento, California on December 29, 2017 at the age of 47.
Carol was born at Otis AFB, Massachusetts on April 8, 1970 to Larry and Mildred Alford. She attended Foothill High School in Sacramento, California. Carol loved music, drawing and dancing. She always made others laugh and smile with jokes she shared often.
Carol is survived by her children Tyler L. Alford, Larry L. Alford, Maurice J. Ford, Gabriel Denny, Jaycee Alford, and Martiana Smith; grandson Khalil L. Alford-Fox of Sacramento; parents Larry and Mildred Alford of Sacramento; sister Larraine B. Alford; brother Ronald B. Alford both of Sacramento. She was a loving aunt to Travis E. Peppers (Sara, Jordan Pierre, Talon C. Peppers), Andrea Peppers, DeAngelo Wilson (Leysa, Leyonna, Ace), Syntia Wilson (Michael Brannon, Synaejah Brannon, Syniah Brannon), Ronessa (Taejah). She will be missed dearly by a host of relatives and friends especially her close friends Paul, Dawn, Raquel, Sandra (Queen), and Sarah.
She is preceded in death by grandparents Martha Thompson, Beechman Alford, Gladys Jones, James Stephenson, Mildred Peebles and cousin, Crystal Durham.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, North Highlands….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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CARRIE A. ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 31 May 1992
Services for Carrie Alford, 89, of Fresno will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Sterling Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died May 25. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Scott of Fresno; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild….
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lester Letson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CARRIE ELIZABETH RAYMOND ALFORD
John Emmet Alford and Carolyn Elizabeth Raymond Alford
From AAFA Photo Gallery
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 23 January 1947
In Red Bluff, Tehama County, January 20, 1947, Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth Alford of Red Bluff, mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of Redding, and Roy Alford of Red Bluff, sister of George K. Raymond of Santa Cruz, Mrs. Elida Wells and Mrs. Nellie Wiltsey, both of Red Bluff, and Mrs. Luella Hargreaves of Santa Cruz; a native of Ono, Shasta County, aged 67 years.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Carrie Elizabeth Alford was born 29 Jan 1879 in CA and died 20 Jan 1947 in Tehama Co., CA.
Her parents, listed in Ancestry family trees and on her Find A Grave memorial, were George Willis Raymond and Elida Frances Williams.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her husband’s lineage: John Emmett 1873 CA1, Julius Marion 1845 AR2, Robert Temple 1814 MS3, Julius 1785 NC4, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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CARRIE M. ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 12 December 1898
Alvord—At the residence of her daughter, No. 242 North Hope street, December 11, 1898, Carrie M. Alvord, beloved mother of Mrs. Ella M. Linde, aged 63 years.
Funeral from No. 242 North Hope street Monday, December 12, 1898, at 3 o’clock p.m. Friends invited. Interment Santa Paula, Cal.
Photo from Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, Santa Paula, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Ward
Note from photographer: “Stone is very hard to read.”
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her [second?] husband, Alvin Wesley Alvord, in this compilation.
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CATHERINE AGNES BAUMGARTNER ALVORD
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 29 November 1961
Photo from East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaunice Hess
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles S. Alvord, in this compilation.
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CECIL BROOKS ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—18 December 2010
Cecil Brooks Alford—Cecil was born in Exeter, Ca, the first of six children to Ida and Oliver Alford. He joined the Army in 1941 and was a decorated veteran of World War II serving four years in the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific front. Soon after returning to Clovis, he married Bette and has continued his love and devotion to her for more than 64 years. They have shared a strong faith in God and a life of dedicated Christian service through the Evangelical Free Church.
Cecil retired in 1982 after 32 years of employment at Ranchers Cotton Seed Oil mill in Fresno. He then became active in the Fresno State Women’s Softball Diamond Club, where he served as Vice President and was instrumental in getting the women’s softball stadium built to show his strong support for women’s athletics.
He has also been a good role model and friend to veterans through his participation in VFW Post 3225.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and all his brothers and sisters, Willis Alford, Darrell Alford, Mayble Straughn, Doris Mansfield, Mary Lou Wenzel. He was also preceded in death by two beloved sons Dennis and Dale Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Bette; daughter, Dr. Darlys Alford of Ocean Springs, Ms; son and wife, Doran and Diana Alford of Fresno; and four grandsons, Nathan Wiens of Ocean Springs, Ms; David Wiens and wife Silke Planert of San Francisco; Jarod Alford of Portland, Or; Geoffrey Alford of Fresno.
Cecil died peacefully after a long struggle with Alzhiemer’s and was able to stay in his home until his death on Monday because of the loving support of many friends, caring neighbors, supportive Christian brothers and sisters, dedicated medical helpers and especially Hinds Hospice workers. The family wishes to thank everyone of the many people who have helped keep Cecil close to us throughout his long and very remarkable life.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Bridge Evangelical Free Church, on Monday, December 20, 2010, at 11:00 a.m…. Lisle Funeral Home 1605 ‘L’ Street Fresno, Ca. (559)266-0666.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 Oct 1920 and died 13 Dec 2010, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his son Dennis Cecil Alford; and brother Aubry Darrell Alford in this compilation.
CA Births confirms the birth date of Cecil B. Alford in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Brooks.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Cecil Brooks 1920 CA1, Oliver Cromwell 1895 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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CHARLES AUGUSTUS ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE
Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA—12 November 1940
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
Resident here for 22 years, Charles Augustus Alford, 62, 1015 Sierra Street, died last night at a hospital here. He was a native of Elko, Nev., and was employed by the Shell Oil company until about a year ago.
Alford is survived by a widow, Rose; four daughters, Mrs. M.V. Sanford and Mrs. Tiny Phillips of Los Angeles, and Betty Alford and Mrs. Joe Day of Martinez; four sons, Charles, Louis, Frank and James Alford of Martinez; his mother, Mrs. Felicia Cameron of Martinez and a sister, Mrs. Harry Oswill of Martinez.
He was a member of Martinez Lodge of Moose.
Services will be held tomorrow at 2 o’clock at Brunscher-Connolly chapel. Burial will be in Alamo cemetery.
Photo from Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Photo copyright 2005 by Deborah Ratto Dash – permission granted
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Charles August Alford was born 17 Feb 1878 in NV and died 11 Nov 1940 in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Lewis.
See the obituaries of his sons Edward T. “Jim” Alford, Frank M. Alford, and Lewis Everet Alford in this compilation.
Charles Augustus Alford married m. Rose May Lane, b. 10 May 1881, Winnemuca, Humboldt Co., NV, the daughter of Ash Lane and Susan A. Wood; d. 10 March 1975, Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.
Charles was the son of Charles Alford, b. 1849, Alabama; d. abt 1880. He m. 21 August 1878 [this date is after the birth of Charles Augustus but is listed in Nevada marriages, 1860–1987 (Ancestry)], Tuscarora, Elko Co., NV, to Philena J. Lewis. She was b. 17 Nov 1860, Ephraim, Sanpete Co., UT, the daughter of John Lewis and Augusta Camilla Taylor; d. 18 September 1945, Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA, and was buried 20 September 1945, Alamo Cemetery, Danville, CA.
His lineage: Charles Augustus 1878 NV1, Charles 1849 AL2.
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CHARLES “CHUCK” ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Friday, 19 January 2007
Charles “Chuck” Alford of Cathedral City died January 11, 2007.
He was born on January 25, 1930 to Charles and Bessie Alford in Whittier, CA. He married Jerline James on June 11, 1949 in Arvin, Calif.
He was a refrigeration engineer for 42 years and was a member of the Arvin Exchange Club.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jerline; his daughter and son-in-law Martha and Jan Philip Anderson of Cathedral City; sisters, Glenda Harris of Bakersfield, Donna Prader of Idaho; a brother, George Fox of Utah; two grandchildren, Charles Philip and Bryan Christopher Anderson of San Diego and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Maria and Nikki Elizabeth Anderson of San Diego.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at Desert Chapel in Palm Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary. (760) 327-1257.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Cathedral City, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Johnnie Jerline “Jeri” James Alford, in this compilation.
In 2019, Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary reported that Charles was cremated, remains given to his wife.
CA Births lists Charles Alford, born 25 Jan 1930 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Burnett.
On the 1930 census, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Charles Alford Jr., age 3/12 born CA, is the only child of Charles C. Alford, 24 OH, and his wife Bessie A. 21 OK.
From CA Deaths: Charles C. Alford was born 22 Jan 1906 in OH and died 20 Oct 1990 in Riverside Co.
In 1910, East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, Charles C. Alford, age 4 b. OH, is living with his parents, Charles J. Alford, 27 WV and Calvie P. 25 PA, and siblings Pearl and James.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Charles 1930 CA1, Charles C. 1906 OH2, Charles Jonah 1882 WV3, James Robert 1850 OH4, Charles 1812 CT5, Jonas 1775 CT6, Pelatiah 1739 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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CHARLES DOUGLAS “DOUG” ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 1 October 2006
Native San Diegan, Charles Douglas Alford, “Doug”, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the age of 74.
A third-generation San Diegan and Point Loma resident since 1964, he celebrated each day in San Diego as “another day in paradise”. He was an avid sports enthusiast, participating in college football, and later yacht racing, sail boarding, cycling and golf over the years. In the 50’s Doug was a Marine Corps jet fighter pilot, affectionately known by his squadron mates as “Cheeks”, who described him as having more “moxie” than most. He always looked back fondly at his “jet jock” days, and left the Marine Corps as a Captain.
It was during his next career as a commercial pilot with TWA that he met his Swedish wife-to-be, Ulla-Britt, “Britt”, a Pan American airline hostess also stationed in New York. Doug and Britt were married in 1959 in San Francisco. Throughout the years, Doug embraced his ties to Sweden, taking up the language and visiting there often with his family. Doug and Britt moved to Berkeley, CA where he studied law at Boalt School of Law, with the two returning in 1964 to San Diego, his place of birth.
Doug practiced law while he and Britt raised two children in Point Loma. He specialized in maritime law, was a long-time partner of Luce Forward and later went on to found two law firms. Doug was an active sailor at the San Diego Yacht Club, where he was Commodore in 1988. His sailing and legal interests served him well that year as he led the Club’s efforts to help defend the 1988 America’s Cup yacht race against New Zealand both on the water and in the courtroom. In later years, Doug focused his efforts on bicycle racing, winning medals in the senior divisions of many national level competitions.
In 1999, Doug was diagnosed with oral cancer, which required aggressive treatment and eventually eliminated his ability to eat. The disease ultimately contributed to his contraction of pneumonia. Never one to dwell on the difficulties of his illness, Doug next devoted himself to playing golf. He was proud when celebrated as 2002 Golfer of the Year by his local golfing group. His family and friends admire his stoicism, especially during his trying illness, never complaining about his situation. He is remembered by many for his passion for flying, for sports, his career, and for his fondness for jazz and mystery novels.
His family (wife Britt, son Michael, and daughter Annika) remember Doug for his quiet but warm love, his strength of character, his ever-enduring pragmatism, and his dry sense of wit.
Services will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, followed by a celebration of Doug’s life at the San Diego Yacht Club at 3:00 p.m....
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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 29 September 2006
Doug Alford, a commercial pilot who became an attorney, took up sailing actively in the 1960s as he raised his family in Point Loma. His enthusiasm for the sea led him to the San Diego Yacht Club, where years later he became its commodore.
That role cast him into the fray of helping arrange the America’s Cup race in San Diego in 1988 and represent the club’s interests in controversial rules debates that attracted international attention.
A third-generation San Diegan, Mr. Alford died Sept. 22 at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, where he had been born 74 years before. He had suffered from pneumonia after a lengthy illness.
The commodore typically has the honor of overseeing club affairs for a year. But Mr. Alford in 1988 had to face “the wildcat challenge from Michael Fay,” recalled Dr. Fred Frye, yacht club commodore the previous year. “He stood tall and did a magnificent job.”
The San Diego Yacht Club had earned the right to host the 1988 America’s Cup after the club’s Dennis Conner had beaten New Zealander Michael Fay.
Fay wanted to use a long, 95-foot boat in the event usually populated with 65-foot boats. So Mr. Alford argued that Conner’s club, too, ought to be allowed to use a boat of its choosing. The courts agreed, and Conner’s 60-foot catamaran, the twin-hulled Stars & Stripes, defeated Fay’s.
“He stood up to a lot of criticism and was a gentleman all the way and a skillful negotiator,” Frye said.
Mr. Alford’s experience as an attorney also was valuable, Frye said.
Mr. Alford had to take time from his law practice to defend the yacht clubs’ interests in negotiations with race officials and participants, his son, Michael Alford, recalled. He also traveled to New Zealand and Australia for negotiations.
Also that year, Mr. Alford resisted efforts by some corporate sponsors to hold the regatta elsewhere.
Mr. Alford was born Charles Douglas Alford in 1932. He graduated from Hoover High School. He attended the University of Southern California and played center on the football team.
He left USC before graduating to join the Marine Corps and become a pilot.
He was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Korea between the Korean and Vietnam wars. Mr. Alford was among the first to fly the Navy’s FJ-2 Fury jet fighter. Like flying, he loved fast sports, such as sailing, bicycling and skiing, said his son.
In 1956, he left the Marines and became a commercial pilot for TWA. Shortly after, Mr. Alford met his future wife, Ulla-Britt Jonsson, a Pan American flight attendant from Malmo, Sweden.
They moved to San Francisco, where Mr. Alford completed his undergraduate work at San Francisco State University. They married in 1959. He embraced his new Swedish ties, learning to speak Swedish and traveling with his family to Sweden through the years.
He graduated from UC Berkeley’s Boalt School of Law in 1963, and the next year the couple moved to San Diego, where he began practicing law at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps.
After being a partner for about 15 years and his practice having turned toward specialization in maritime and insurance law, he started two law firms that represented insurance giants, including Lloyds of London.
While Mr. Alford and his wife raised their son and daughter in Point Loma, he became an active sailor and member of the San Diego Yacht Club, joining its board of directors and becoming its commodore for the year in 1988.
Stepping down after his year’s service, Mr. Alford remembered the year as a unique time in yachting, and consuming.
“It was a full-time thing,” Michael Alford recalled. “He was trying to defend the spirit of this event. He wanted it to be decided on the water,” his son said. “He was sad it had gotten into the courts and legal issues.”
“I supported what he was trying to do. I was proud of him trying to defend San Diego’s interests.”
At age 59, Mr. Alford took up road cycling and joined a local riding team, the Cyclo-Vets. He participated in national races and placed in many, including a silver medal at the national championships of the U.S. Cycling Federation. Though a strong cyclist, he had three serious accidents, so he grudgingly took up golf, said his daughter, Annika Alford.
In 1999, he was diagnosed with cancer of the mouth and eventually was unable to chew solid foods. He lost weight over years during treatment, and his health deteriorated.
Despite his illness, he played golf as long as possible, into 2004, his daughter said.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include son Michael Alford of Santa Monica; and daughter Annika Alford of San Francisco.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. A reception at the San Diego Yacht Club will follow at 3 p.m.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Photo from Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jon Verdick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles D. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 19 July 1932, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Ulla-Britt Jönsson Alford; and parents, Chester Herman Alford and Aline Day Alford Crocker, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Charles Douglas Alford, born 19 July 1932 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Day.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.
His lineage: Charles Douglas 1932 CA1, Chester Herman 1909 PA2, Herman Caldwell 1881 PA3, Franklin Pierce 1856 PA4, Thomas J. 1827 PA5, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland6, Michael 1760 Ireland7.
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CHARLES E. HOLFORD
WEST COUNTY TIMES
Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA—20 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
June 21, 1911–Jan. 12, 1998
Charles Holford, a retired teacher, died Jan. 12 in a Berkeley hospital. He was 86.
The native of Gainesville, Texas, lived in Richmond many years.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Holford of Richmond; daughters, Lorraine Holford of Richmond and Barbara Holford of Los Angeles; a sister, Ophelia Hill of Los Angeles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley.... Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home in Oakland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles E. Holford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 June 1911, but his death date is listed as January 15, last residence Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Theresa Evelyn Hicks Holford, in this compilation.
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CHARLES FRANK ALFORD
Charles Frank Alford, center, and his siblings Marian A. Alford and William Clyde Alford
Photo from Eric Olson’s Olson/Alford/Nedrow/Seim/Carpenter/Clark/Rackliff/Lewis/Riggs Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY COURIER
Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA—Thursday, 21 October 1926
BOY’S BODY TO BE TAKEN TO FERNDALE
The body of Frank Alford, 14 year old son of Mrs. Henry Snyder [sic: Schneider], will be taken north tonight to Ferndale, in Humboldt county. Frank Alford died Tuesday night, 11:30 p.m. of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have been living In Oxnard, just moving here from Leesdale where they lived for about a year. Frank was attending the eighth grade in the Springville school before being taken sick.
The young lad was born in Woodland [Cowlitz Co.], Wash., November 12, 1912 [sic: November 30, 1912]. Most of the boy’s relatives live around Ferndale. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snyder arc accompanying the remains.
Photo from Ferndale Cemetery, Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cristy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brother William Clyde “Buzz” Alford; and grandfather William B. Alford in this compilation.
From Washington Births, 1907–1919 (Ancestry): Unnamed Alford, male, was born 30 Nov 1912 in Cowlits Co., WA, son of Clyde D. Alford and Jennie Rackliffe.
Eric Olson’s family tree (see photo caption) includes an extensive collection of family documents and photos. Two of the documents include Frank’s full name and correct birth date. Another document shows his mother’s signature as Jennie Schneider.
Frank’s father died in 1916, apparently of tuberculosis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Charles Frank 1912 WA1, Clyde Charles 1877 CA2, William B. 1851 OH3, Barsella 1816 OH4, Elijah 1780 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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CHARLES HERBERT “CHUCK” ALFORD
AAFA #0611
Brother of Vera Vistoula Alford Heise, AAFA #0133
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Friday, 17 July 2020
Charles Herbert Alford, loving husband of Joan Franz Alford, passed away at home on July 11, 2020 with his loving wife at his side.
He was born December 3, 1928 in New Orleans and spent his boyhood years in Amite, Louisiana before enlisting in the Navy ROTC and later the Navy. Chuck served in the Navy from April 1948 to March 1952 and was stationed on the USS Arequipa. Before heading behind enemy lines in the Korea War, Chuck was shipped to Treasure Island every fall to play football for the Navy.
After the Navy, Chuck, lived in Vallejo where he married his first wife and welcomed his three sons, Terry, David and Paul.
Chuck moved to Tahoe in 1960 to work for the Olympics and lived there until 1978 when he married his sweetheart, Joan Franz, whom he met skiing 11 years earlier. Chuck loved skiing and spent many years on the ski patrol, including as president of the SLT Ski Patrol in 1966-1967. He spent 25 years with Pacific Bell and retired in 1978 when he and Joan settled in Oakland. Chuck continued to keep busy in retirement, investing in real estate and running a management consultant firm with Joan.
Ever a sportsman, Chuck was a certified instructor for California Fish and Game and hunter safety.
Chuck was a man of faith, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1980s and remaining a dedicated and devoted disciple for the rest of his life, including 15 years of service in the Oakland Temple and active service in the Church’s girls camp program.
An active member of his community, Chuck belonged to the Business Men’s Garden Club, Lake Merritt Breakfast Club, Lakeview Club and Claremont Swim club. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Veteran’s Remembrance Committee, including one year as president.
Military honors and interment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA.
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim S.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, Homer Marshall Alford; and siblings Lewis James Alford and Velma Leona Alford Van Duren in Louisiana Obituaries.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Charles Herbert Alford married Joan Frances Franz on 28 Dec 1978 in Carson City, NV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Charles Herbert 1928 LA1, Homer Marshall 1883 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CHARLES JONAH ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 19 September 1956
Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jax
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Calvie Pearl Hile Alford; and son William Bruce Alford in this compilation.
From West Virginia Births Index, 1853–1969 (Ancestry): Charles Jonah Alford was born 1882 in Jackson Co., WV.
From Ohio, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Charles J. Alford, age 22 “on the 3rd day of February 1903,” son of J.R. Alford and Elizabeth Walters, married Calvie P. Hile, age 19 “on the 10th day of January 1903,” daughter of James Hile and Alice Hall, on 11 Feb 1903 in Columbiana Co., OH.
On Charles Jonah Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 36, a potter living in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH. He was born 3 Aug 1882 and names his nearest relative Calvie P. Alford of the same address.
From CA Deaths: Charles Jonah Alford, born 3 Aug 1882 in WV, died 18 Sept 1956 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Walters.
Family trees on Ancestry list the parents of Charles Jonah Alford as James R. Alford and Elizabeth Walters and his wife as Calvie Pearl Hile. In 1910, James and Elizabeth are also living in East Liverpool.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Charles Jonah 1882 WV1, James Robert 1850 OH2, Charles 1812 CT3, Jonas 1775 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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CHARLES LEE HALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 January 2007
Sept. 8, 1920–December 27, 2006
Charles Lee Halford, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006.
He was the oldest child of Charles Jackson and Lela Toomer Halford. The family moved from Texas to Lone, Arkansas when he was a child. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1935. He worked in Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho and later near his home in Arkansas. He completed an apprenticeship and became a dental laboratory technician while living in Texas. He moved to California in 1945. He worked for several dentists before becoming a partner in the Maze & Brazeau Dental Laboratory. He retired in 1984.
He married Claire Marshall in 1949. They raised their four children in Lathrop and Manteca, California. He served as Scoutmaster for the Lathrop Boy Scouts. He was on the Board of Lathrop Elementary School in the 1980’s. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Stockton and the United Lutheran Church of Manteca. He held leadership position in both congregations.
He is survived by his wife, Claire; children, Judy of Stockton, CA, Mary of Greenbelt, MD, Charles of Manteca, CA and Marjorie of Portland, OR; sisters, Mary of Seattle, WA and Margaret of Eastover, SC; brothers, Kenneth of Stockton, CA and Foster of Minden, LA and 3 grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the Merrill Gardens at Carson Oaks, 6715 Inglewood St., Stockton, CA.
Services will be in the living room of the Assisted Living Facility where Charles and Claire lived. He will be buried at Sea. Arrangements are being made through the Neptune Society of Northern CA, Stockton Branch....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Halford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of his brother Kenneth M. “Mack” Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Charles Lee 1920 TX1, Charles Jackson 1884 AR2, Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley 1792 NC5, John 1765 VA6.
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CHARLES LEROY ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 12 March 1948
Photo from Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Lack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Ulysses Samuel “Les” Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother William Alvord in Michigan Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 615:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Leroy 1868 MI1, Charles 1840 NY2, Samuel 1792 MA3, Phineas 1760 MA4, Zebadiah 1724 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CHARLES S. ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 13 February 1943
In another article:
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 13 February 1943
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Entered into rest in this city, February 13, 1943, Charles S. Alvord, beloved husband of Catherine A. Alvord, loving father of Mrs. Eleta Alvord Schroeder of San Francisco; a native of Missouri.
…. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from the Palm Chapel of James R. Garlock, corner of Twentieth and P Street. Entombment East Lawn Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Services at the Mausoleum under the auspices of Sacramento Lodge No. 6, B.P.O.E.
Photo from East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaunice Hess
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Catherine Agnes Baumgartner Alvord, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Charles S. Alvord was born 20 May 1869 in MO and died 13 Feb 1943 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Sullivan.
Charles and his wife Catherine were the only Alvords enumerated in 1930 Sacramento, CA. According to that census he was born about 1879 in Missouri. They were also the only two Alvords in 1920 Sacramento Co. In 1910 Charles and Catherine were in Sacramento Co. with their daughter Eleta A. who was born in CA in 1895. Also in Sacramento Co. in 1910 was a William B. Alvord 37, born in Missouri.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 477–478:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles S. 1875 MO1, Charles Seymour 1847 OH2, William Brewster 1803 CT3, Butler 1780 CT4, Daniel 1743 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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CHARLES THEODORE ALVORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 1 October 1936
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Samuel Alvord and Christian Brownlee Alvord; and sister Anna Augusta Alvord Cressler in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Charles Alvord, age 86, died 30 Sept 1936 in San Diego Co., CA.
In California, Voter Registers, 1866–1898, Charles registered in Tehama Co., as Charles Theodore Alvord or Charles T. Alford from 1871–1896.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Theodore 1849 IA1, Samuel 1818 NY2, Elihu 1775 CT3, Elihu 1753 CT4, Elisha 1717 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CHARLES WILLIAM ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 25 November 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 19 Oct 1885 and died _____ Nov 1966, last residence Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his son William Charles Alford; parents, William John Alford and Florence A. Hovey Alford; and brothers John Clifford Alford and Rolla Albert Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Charles W. Alford was born 19 Oct 1885 and died 23 Nov 1966, mother’s maiden name Hovey.
On Chas. William Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 56, living in San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA, born 19 Oct 1885 in Ottawa, KS.
The family is listed on the 1930 census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, District 15, dwelling #341: Charles W. Alford, 34 b. KS; wife Orpha M. 36 b. KS; and daughters Alice J. 7, Charlene O. 6, and Wilma E. 4, all b. in CA.
From CA Deaths: Orpha M. Alford was born 1 May 1892 in KS, died 6 March 1970 in San Bernardino Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Charles William 1885 KS1, William John 1863 OH2, Charles 1812 CT3, Jonas 1775 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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CHARLES WILLIAM ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 10 February 1977
Alford, in this city, February 4, 1977, Charles William Alford. Brother of Nellie Wilson of Auburn, Walter Bennett of Santa Barbara and C. Clifford Bennett of this city. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A native of California, aged 62 years.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend graveside services Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Sacramento Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery…. A.J. Nicoletti Funeral Home in charge.
Photo from Sacramento County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 Jan 1915 and died _____ Feb 1977, last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Alice Ann Fippin Bennett Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Charles William Alford was born 23 Jan 1915 in Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA, and died _____ Feb 1977. His parents were Charles Alford and Alice A. Fippin.
On Charles W. Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, born 15 Jan 1915 [different than SSDI and SSACI] in Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA. He is living in San Francisco and is married to Mrs. Charles Alford, who is living in Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His possible lineage: Charles William 1915 CA1, Charles 1852 IA2, George W. 1825 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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CHARLOTTE ANN ALFORD DAY MALONE
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN [not verbatim]
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—10 May 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Charlotte Malone ended a five-month battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 7, 2000. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Malone and mother of Christopher Day. Charlotte also had three stepchildren, Heather, Amy, and P.J. Malone and four grandchildren.
Born on May 22, 1948, in Stantion [?], Texas. She was a proud graduate of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She moved to California in 1988 to continue career ambitions as an accountant. Charlotte had a career change in the late 80’s. She became a detention officer for Kern County and advanced to the state where she was a sergeant at Corcoran State Prison.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Alford, and is survived by her siblings, Gloria Green, Alice Grove, Jackie Alford, and Johnny Alford. Her nieces and nephews, Tammie Berry, Linda Green, Ron Green, and Gary Green also survive her.
Services [will be] held on Thursday, May 11 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in Bakersfield followed by a graveside service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Charlotte A. Day (SS# issued in TX), but her birth date is listed as 22 March 1948, last residence not listed.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry), lists Charlette Ann Alford born 22 March 1948 in McMullen Co., daughter of John J. Alford and Rosa Lee Alford. Alice Ruth Alford was born 15 Feb 1942 in Ector Co., daughter of John J. Alford and Rosalee Landis.
Texas Birth Index also lists her son Christopher Gilbert Day, born 18 July 1972 in Harris Co., son of Darryl Edgar Day and Charlotte Ann Alford.
Texas Marriage Collection (Ancestry) lists the marriage of Darryl Edgar Day and Charlotte Ann Alford on 12 Nov 1966 in Ector Co.
From AAFA Texas Cemetery records, Rosa Lee Landis Alford, wife of John J. Alford, (5 Feb 1916 - 30 Apr 1969) is buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Texas Death Index, 1903–2000 (Ancestry), confirms the death date and place and lists her marital status as single.
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CHARLOTTE E. ALFORD GEORGE
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Tuesday, 25 March 1969
Photo from Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JRD
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte George (SS# issued in OH) was born 10 May 1905 [different than gravestone] and died _____ March 1969, last residence Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Annie Jane Smith Alford; brother Joel Daniel Alford; and half-brothers Ellie Parker Alford and William Robert Alford in South Carolina Obituaries; of her sister Alice Wester Alford Miles in Kentucky Obituaries; of her half-brother John Chancellor Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of her half-brother Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr. in Ohio Obituaries.
Charlotte’s gravestone shows her birth date as 10 May 1906. Her brother Joel was born 14 May 1905, so she was probably born in 1906—she is age 4 on the 1910 census.
Charlotte’s middle name is Isabel/Isabelle on Ancestry family trees and in AAFA records, but only middle initial E appears on available records.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC.
Her lineage: Charlotte E. 1906 SC1, John William 1844 SC2, unknown3.
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CHAUNCEY HIGLEY ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—16 January 1931
At 3645 Crestmont avenue, January 14, Chauncey H. Alford, beloved husband of Henrietta A. Alford; loving father of Lelia K. Wern and Helen Kingsley Badger, and grandfather of Mrs. Cordelia W. Tuttle.
Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Dellenbaugh-Tansell-McKellar, Ind., Ltd., 630 Venice Boulevard.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shiver
Inscription: 1ST SGT. CO B MO. INF.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Henriette Amanda Smith Kingsley Alford, in this compilation.
Chauncey was the conductor on a train that Jesse James held up in Missouri in 1874. See “Jesse James Meets Conductor Alford,” in AAFA ACTION, June 1989.
From Illinois, Marriage Index, 1851–1900 (Ancestry): Chancy Halford married Elizabeth Chrysup on 3 Feb 1859 in Calhoun Co., IL.
In 1880, they are in St. Louis, MO: Chauncey Alford, R.R. conductor, age 45 PA; his wife Molly Alford 43 MO; sister [sic: sister-in-law] Eliza Francis 39 MO; and a servant.
Move to ND:
WEEKLY ALERT
Jamestown, Stutsman Co., ND—27 July 1893
Divorce articles:
BISMARCK TRIBUNE
Bismarck, Burleigh Co., ND—Friday, 19 January 1894
WEEKLY ALERT
Jamestown, Stutsman Co., ND—Thursday, 18 January 1894
“From Tuesday’s Daily”
“From Wednesday’s Daily”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Chauncey Higley 1835 PA1, Chauncey 1795 VT2, Amasa 1764 MA3, Elijah 1732 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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CHESTER ARTHUR “CHET” ALFORD, JR.
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 October 2004
Alford, Jr., Chester A. May 21, 1918 to October 7, 2004 Fun loving, kind hearted, with a love for life, “Chet” as he was known to his friends, passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by Ruth, his wife of fifty-nine years, who passed away on February 24, 1998.
He is survived by his brothers, Tom and Jack, sisters, Evelyn and Genevieve, his three children, Jerry Alford, Roger Alford, and Janet McDonald, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his loyal four legged companion “Pancho”.
Chet was a good neighbor and good friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Chester A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth D. Alford; his parents Chester Arthur Alford Sr. and Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and siblings Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
CA Births lists Chester A. Alford, born 21 May 1918 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.
On the 1930 census in Imperial, Imperial Co., CA, Chester A. Jr., age 11 b. CA, is listed with his parents, Chester A. Alford 43 LA, and Evelyn B. 40 CA, and his siblings, all b. in CA: Thomas H. 13, Evelyn 10, John S. 7, Robert E. 3-6/12, and Genevieve A. 1-1/12.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Chester Arthur 1918 CA1, Chester Arthur 1887 LA2, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL3, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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CHESTER ARTHUR ALFORD, SR.
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—10 February 1957
Chester A. Alford, 69, a retired accountant, died Thursday in his home, 3820 38th St. He had lived here 26 years and was a member of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.
Alford is survived by his widow, Evelyn; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stinger of San Diego and Sister Joan Marie, and five sons, Thomas, Chester A. Jr., John, Robert and Lt. (j.g.) William Alford, USN, all of San Diego.
The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Goodbody’s Boulevard Chapel. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and children Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Chester Arthur Alford was born 19 Feb 1887 in LA, died 7 Feb 1957 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Delhoume.
From AAFA’s Alford Marriages in Louisiana: S.P. Alford married Alice Delhomme 4 Oct 1881 in Lafayette Parish.
A family tree on Ancestry (unknown submitter) shows Chester Arthur Alford’s parents as Sidney Peterson Alford and Alice Delhomme. Sidney’s parents are listed as L.H. Alford and E.P. Stevens. Sidney’s parents are listed elsewhere as I.H. and E.P. Stephen.
In 1910, Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA:
John Y. Bedell head 29 TX AL AL first marriage, 7 years
hotel clerk
Mabel wife 26 TX AL LA first marriage, 7 years
1 child, 1 living
Bernice A. dau 6 TX TX TX
Sydney P. Alford father-in-law 50 AL AL LA laundry teamster
widower
Chester brother-in-law 22 LA AL LA RR office clerk
Earl brother-in-law 19 LA AL LA RR office clerk
In 1870, Jones Bluff, Sumter Co., AL: Sidney Alford, 13 AL, is living with his probable mother, Elizabeth Alford, 39 SC, and his brothers Willie 11 AL and James 10 AL. Listed after Elizabeth is what looks like “_____, Steves” 59 SC.
In 1860, Rankin Co., MS: I.H. Alford, 51 NC, E.P. 30 SC, and males M.L. 9 AL, S.P. 3 MS, and W.G. 11/12 MS.
From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Isaac H. Alford married Elizabeth P. Stephens on 24 Apr 1849, in Autauga Co, AL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Chester Arthur 1887 LA1, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL2, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC3, Peyton 1788 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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CHESTER HERMAN ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 14 March 1935
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 11, 1935. Chester H. Alford, beloved husband of Aline Alford; father of Charles Douglas Alford, San Diego; son of Mrs. Anna B. Alford; brother of Mrs. Lois Hill, Miss Mary Alford, F. Paul Alford, and Wm. H. Alford; nephew of P.H. Bratchie, all of New Castle, Pa.; age 26 years.
Friends are invited to attend services Saturday, March 16, at 3 p.m. from Bonham Brothers’ mortuary, Fourth and Elm sts….
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 14 March 1935
RITES FOR VICTIM OF ACCIDENT SET
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m., at Bonham Brothers chapel for Chester H. Alford, 26, who died Monday at a local hospital of injuries suffered when a car on which he was working slipped from the jack and fell on him. Dr. Wallace Hamilton, First Presbyterian church, will officiate.
Alford, a native of Pennsylvania, came to San Diego five years ago. He was a partner in the Balch and Alford service station, 3005 G. st.
He is survived by his wife, Aline; mother, Anna B. Alford; two sis- [article is jumbled here] a son, Charles D., of San Diego; his [sis]ters, Lois Hill and Hary [sic] Alford, and two brothers, Paul and William H. Alford, all of Newcastle, Pa.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 16 February 1935
AUTO SLIPS FROM JACK, FALLS ON BACK OF MAN
While working under his auto in the garage behind his home, Chester Alford, 26, 3009 C. st. was injured seriously when the auto slipped from a jack and fell on him.
Alford was taken to the county hospital in the police ambulance. His back and hips were injured. His condition is critical.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Aline Day Alford Crocker; and son Charles Douglas Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.
His lineage: Chester Herman 1909 PA1, Herman Caldwell 1881 PA2, Franklin Pierce 1856 PA3, Thomas J. 1827 PA4, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland5, Michael 1760 Ireland6.
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CHRISTIAN BROWNLEE ALVORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Saturday, 22 April 1905
In another article:
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Friday, 28 April 1905
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kimberley Terrill
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Samuel Alvord; and children Charles Theodore Alvord and Anna Augusta Alvord Cressler in this compilation.
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CLARA ALFORD CARLETON FEARS
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 12 May 1930
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Lenora Eugenia Alford Langley in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Nelson Alford; and brother Frank Warner Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries.
Her lineage: Clara 1867 NY1, Nelson 1833 NY2, William 1808 NY3, John 1780 MA4.
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CLARA MARLENE O’DAY ALFORD
MERCURY NEWS [not verbatim]
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—14 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Clara Marlene Alford passed away at home in Mountain View [Santa Clara Co.] on July 4, 1998 at age 61. Memorial services [will be] held on July 18 at Calvary Baptist Church in Redwood City.
A 1955 graduate of Mountain View High School, she was a retired senior administrative assistant at Syntex Labs in Palo Alto.
Her daughters Regina Alford and Denise Wheaton; grandchildren Jeanette Alford and Bryan Wheaton; and son-in-law Roger Wheaton survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 March 1937, last residence Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Regina Kay Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Clara Marlene Oday, born 31 March 1937 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Knake.
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CLARA VIOLET ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 13 June 1969
Alford—Clara V. of 97 E. Louise St. Age 93.
Survived by half-brother, Harrison Alford; 2 nephews, James G. Alford and Ray H. Alford; several other relatives in Indiana.
Service Friday 2 p.m. Hunter Mortuary Chapel.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jon Reeves
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Jan 1876, last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her sister Emma Jane Alford De Berry in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Clara V. Alford died 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles Co., was born 31 Jan 1876 in IN, mother’s maiden name Chandler.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Clara Violet 1876 IN1, James Madison 1841 IN2, George Washington 1817 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLARENCE LAMBERT ALFORD, SR.
Father of Clarence Lambert Alford, Jr., AAFA #1537
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 18 December 1996
Services for Clarence Lambert Alford, 75, of Fresno, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Bible Church. Mr. Alford, owner of Pilot Car Service and retired from Hershey Foods, died Sunday [December 15].
Remembrances may be sent to Saint Agnes Hospice, 1303 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno 93720 or to Community Bible Church, 2044 E. Nees, Fresno 93720. Chapel of The Light is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 18 Oct 1921, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituary of his second wife, Avonelle Skelton Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his first wife, Louise Johnson Alford Colman, in Kentucky Obituaries; and of his mother, Ada Lee Trogden Alford; and siblings Georgia Helen Alford Hall and William Clay Alford Jr. in Indiana Obituaries.
From Clarence Alford Jr.: Clarence and Avonelle were cremated.
From CA Deaths: Clarence Lambert Alford was born 18 Oct 1921 in KY, died 15 Dec 1996 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Trogdon.
From Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry): Clarence L. Alford was born 18 Oct 1921 in Henderson Co., mother’s name Adalee Trogden.
His parents were William Clay Alford (1899–1982) and his first wife, Ada Lee Trogden (1897–1985).
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Clarence Lambert 1921 KY1, William Clay 1899 KY2, Joseph Clayton KY 18713, Josephus C. 1847 KY4, Joseph 1812 KY5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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CLARENCE RAYMOND ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 August 1977
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bellflower, Los Angeles Co., CA.
From SSACI: Clarence Raymond Alford was born 2 March 1929 in Electra, Wichita Co., TX, son of Charles T. Alford and Ima L. Patton. He died _____ Aug 1977.
From CA Marriages: Clarence R. Alford, age 30, married Violet M. Estrella Mattos, age 31, on 13 June 1959 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Clarence Raymond 1929 TX1, Charles Troy 1902 TX2, William Thomas 1856 SC3, William Berry 1823 NC4, Elias 1779 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CLARK HALFORD, JR.
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 10 March 1989
Halford, Clark, Jr., 63, of Arleta, factory worker. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale. Scovern Mortuary, Glendale.
Photo from Grand View Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, katsand
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clark Halford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 Aug 1926 and died _____ March 1989, last residence Pacoima, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his sister Maudie Halford Bishop in Mississippi Obituaries.
From SSACI: Clark Halford Jr. was born 13 Aug 1926 in Louin, Jasper Co., MS, son of Henry C. Halford and Onnie M. Montgomery. He died _____ March 1989.
From CA Deaths: Clark Halford, born 13 Aug 1925 in MS, died 4 March 1989 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name McGunnen.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Clark’s father signs his name Wilson H. Clark Halford. He was born 24 Sept 1881 and was living in Louin, Jasper Co., MS.
From SSACI: Henry Clark Halford was born 2 Sept 1881 in Montrose, Jasper Co., MS, son of John Halford and Jane Harrelson.
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CLARK BAKER ALFORD
Photo from Brenda Jackson Bergsaker Monaco, a descendant of Wesley John Alford (son of Ashley Owen Alford)
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—4 September 1928
Of 3938 Second avenue, Dr. Clark B. Alford, aged 89 years, beloved father of M.C. Alford.
Funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the chapel of E. Clair Overholtzer Co., 1236 South Grand.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—6 September 1928
Official Death List
Name and place of death Age Date
ALFORD, Clark, Los Angeles 89 Sept. 2
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Milton Clark Alford and Harvey Carroll Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Stephen P. Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Clark Baker 1839 NY1, Ruel 1801 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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CLARK HENRY ALVORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 14 June 1942
RETIRED MERCHANT SUMMONED BY DEATH
ONTARIO, June 13—Clark H. Alvord, retired wholesale merchant, died last evening [June 12] at his home, 145 Twelfth avenue, following an eight week’s illness, at the age of 90 years.
A native of Marathon, N.Y., Mr Alvord came to California 26 years ago from Cleveland, Ohio, and after residence of five years in Los Angeles came to make his home in Upland.
He is survived by his widow.
Funeral services for Mr. Alvord will be conducted Monday, 2 p.m., at the Stone mortuary, 329 East Ninth street. The Rev. Samuel Hughes, pastor of the Upland Methodist church, to which the decendent belonged, will officiate. Interment will be in Belleview cemetery, Ontario.
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecilia
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Clark Henry Alvord, born 4 March 1852 in NY, died 12 June 1942 in San Bernardino Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Clark Henry 1852 NY1, Edmond 1822 NY2, Almorine 1790 MA3, Josiah 1735 MA4, Josiah 1704 MA5, Benjamin 1658 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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CLAUDE HOWARD ALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 December 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Claude H. Alford, 75, of Stockton died Thursday [December 9] in a hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Sawyer [Choctaw Co.], OK. He lived in Stockton for 59 years. Mr. Alford was a grinder with American Molding & Mill Works. He was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 3088. Mr. Alford served in the Army during World War II. He was married for 56 years.
Survivors: wife, Lorene L. Alford of Stockton; daughter, Sandra Jones of Stockton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, East Harney Lane and Highway 99, Lodi.... Committal: Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. Mortuary; Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, Lodi, CA.
Photo from Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claude H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Oct 1924, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lorene L. Cook Alford; and mother, Mary Ona Usrey Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Claude Howard Alford was born 29 Oct 1924 in Sawyer, Choctaw Co., OK, son of Henry M. Alford and Ona M. Usrey. He died 9 Dec 1999.
In 1930 in Dabney, Beckham Co., OK, Claude L. Alford, age 5 born OK, is living with his parents, Monroe Alford 30 AR (parents born TN) and Ona 25 TX, and his brother H.M. Jr. 7 OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Claude Howard 1924 OK1, Henry Monroe 1900 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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CLAUDIA V. ALFORD THOMPSON
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 2 September 1979
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, landjnero
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudia Thompson (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 Apr 1890 and died _____ Aug 1979, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah Lucinda Southard Alford; and sisters Gertrude Fannie Alford Opperman and Mabel C. Alford Kern Stickel in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Jeremiah C. “Jerry” Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From SSACI: Claudia V. Thompson was born 25 Apr 1890 and died _____ Aug 1979.
From CA Deaths: Claudia Thompson was born 25 Apr 1892 [different than SSDI and SSACI] in MO and died 30 Aug 1979 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Claudia V. 1890 MO1, Jeremiah C. 1852 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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CLELL ERWIN ALFORD
Father of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
[Although he died in Washington, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to California.]
Clell “Shorty” Alford in 1969
Photo from his son Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 13 March 1972
Alford—Clell E. Husband of Madalyne Alford. Father of Jack G. Alford, Brother of Everett W. Alford. 2 grandchildren. Memorial services Wed. 10 a.m. Greenwood Mortuary under the auspices of ESD Lodge No. 561 F&AM. Entombment Greenwood Mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Oct 1908 and died _____ March 1972, last residence Priest River, Bonner Co., ID [?].
See the obituaries of his second wife, Madalyne Baldwin Alford; parents, Gus Walden Alford and Verna Moredock Alford Williams; and brothers Everett Walden Alford and Roy Carl Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his first wife, Ruth Allison Chilcote Alford Cloes, in Washington Obituaries.
Washington Death Index, 1940–1996 (Ancestry) lists Clell E. Alford, died 10 March 1972 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Clell Erwin 1908 OK1, Gus Walden 1884 KY2, John Hardin 1841 KY3, Joseph 1812 KY4, Achilles 1772 VA or NC5, John before 1750 VA?6.
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CLEO ROSS ALFORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—14 August 1968
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Cleo Ross Alford, 67, 3456 Bronson St., San Bernardino, died Monday, San Bernardino hospital.
Native Kansas, resident San Bernardino 30 years. Retired immigrant investigator. Member: Elks Lodge No. 3362; National Association of retired Civil Employees.
Survivors: widow, Mary D., San Bernardino; sisters, Mrs. Nina Stone, San Leandro, Mrs. Stella Jester, Montana, Mrs. June Holeman, Kansas; brother, John, Kansas.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Mark B. Shaw chapel; burial, Montecito Memorial Park….
Photo from Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LR Jolley
Mary’s inscription, very faded, says “Mary D. | 1902 – 1975”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cleo Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 June 1901 and died _____ August 1968, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Dorothy Taylor Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Lida Jane Eakins Alford; brother John Lee Alford; and grandmother Mary Jane McGee Alford in Kansas Obituaries; and of his sister Stella Mae Alford Jester in Montana Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Cleo R. Alford was born 14 June 1901 and died 12 August 1968, mother’s maiden name Eakins.
On the 1930 census, Cleo is living alone in Curlew, Ferry Co., WA, dwelling #28: Cleo R. Alford, single age 28 b. KS, working for the Border Patrol.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Cleo R. Alford, age 36 resident of Chula Vista, CA, native of Sedan, KS, and Mary Dorothy Taylor, age 35 resident of San Ysidro, CA, native of Philadelphia, PA, applied for a license to marry on 10 June 1938 in Yuma Co., AZ.
Cleo’s parents were Albert Lee Alford and Lida Jane Eakins.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Cleo Ross 1901 KS1, Albert Lee 1875 IN2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLOVIS COY FOX ALFORD
Photo from her daughter Joanie Alford’s Joanie Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 March 1994
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clovis Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 July 1925, last residence Clearlake, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Bill Odell Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Clovis Coy Alford was born 8 July 1925 in OK and died 27 Feb 1994, daughter of _____ Fox and _____ Bayles.
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CLOYDE ALLEN ALFRED
Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 6 January 2011
Born: January 12, 1940
Died: December 28, 2010
Visitation
Thursday, January 06, 2011
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Custer Christiansen Chapel
Covina, California
Funeral Service
Friday, January 07, 2011
11:00am
Second Baptist Church
2412 Griffith Ave
Los Angeles, California 90011
Cloyde Allen Alfred was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.
Cloyde was born on January 12, 1940 in Charenton, Louisiana. His parents were Clarence and Lethia Alford. Cloyde was raised in Port Arthur, Texas. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.
Growing up in the Alfred household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Cloyde was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Cloyde was raised with eight siblings. He had five brothers, June, Joe, Herbert, Larry and Darrell, three younger sisters, Sherry, Linda and Lori. Cloyde was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Cloyde and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Cloyde was always consistently loyal to his family.
As a young child, Cloyde was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Cloyde developed a variety of interests, though, and the things he enjoyed doing he did well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Cloyde took part in swimming, football and he loved all sports. He was a Boy Scout. In his spare time he liked reading, puzzles, board games and fishing. However, what Cloyde enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with his many friends.
While his teachers and even his friends generally thought of Cloyde as being a serious person, he managed to have a pretty good time in high school as he made that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was math, calculus and trigonometry. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Oprah Johnson. He was in an accelerated math class. Cloyde was a very logical person who enjoyed learning about factual information. Using his exceptional memory, he was able to learn much through observation. Cloyde always seemed to have a command of the facts and was able to make it seem as though he could easily master any problem that might be presented to him.
College life brought with it a new set of challenges, but Cloyde handled them well. Being a critical thinker who always remained intellectually independent, Cloyde was able to focus on the task at hand in order to complete his class work. He seemed to thrive on college reading assignments, something that often bogged down his classmates. Cloyde was able to read the material and retain the information in a way that impressed his fellow classmates. The ability to efficiently complete the task at hand was a skill that served Cloyde well during his college experience. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Southern University. His favorite courses were College Math.
Always considered to be a solid friend, Cloyde was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during his life. Since he disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw his own conclusions based on direct observation, Cloyde was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew him. He was committed to his friends and valued the trust he placed in them. It was not uncommon for Cloyde to go beyond the call of duty for others, and friends frequently sought him out for advice because he had a knack for coming up with practical solutions to any type of dilemma. While growing up, some of his best friends were Phillip Lavalis. Later in life, he became friends with Alvin Cashie, Roger Mance, Marvin Fowler and David Parnell.
On December 24, 1964 Cloyde exchanged wedding vows with Wilma Laday at the St Paul Methodist Church of Port Arthur, Texas. Compassionate and devoted to Wilma, Cloyde held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Wilma and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.
Cloyde brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Cloyde was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Cloyde was blessed with two children, one son, Cloyde “Ty” and one daughter Courtney “Joy”. They were also blessed with three grandchildren, Tylor, Brooklyn and Leilani.
Cloyde greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Cloyde enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Cloyde was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was Accounting. He was employed for 10 years by Shell Oil and 15 years with Getty Oil. Cloyde worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.
Cloyde was an Marine Veteran. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Cloyde seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.
Cloyde liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Cloyde always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were swimming, coin collecting, fishing, gardening and cooking. Cloyde was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Cloyde found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf and tennis.
Cloyde was a man who was dedicated and devoted to his faith. He was a member of Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church. He was a sympathetic man who valued his beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.
Cloyde enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since he was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Cloyde appeared effortless. He enjoyed researching all of his examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where he traveled, Cloyde always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. Favorite vacations included Port Arthur, Texas or anywhere where there was water.
Cloyde was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Cloyde’s favorites was Jake, a red Irish Setter and Sheeba, a German Sheppard. They were best friends for Jake - 10 years and Sheeba - 8 years. His family was rounded out by his three cats, Prissy, Sylvester and Kitty.
When Cloyde’s retirement finally arrived in 1987, he was well prepared. He always trusted and placed value in what was logical and in the things he knew, so he was very confident in planning his retirement. He had begun the process early and had his retirement all laid out well in advance. In retirement, he found new pleasure in swimming and traveling. Even in retirement, Cloyde continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. He was active in his new community and felt fulfilled.
Cloyde Allen Alfred passed away on December 28, 2010 at Queen of the Valley Hospital, West Covina, CA. He is survived by his wife Wilma, his children, Cloyde Alfred Jr. and Courtney Alfred, his grandchildren, Tylor, Brooklynn and Leilani, his brothers, Herbert, Larry and Darrell, his sisters, Sherry, Linda and Lori. Services were held at Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles.
Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Cloyde Allen Alfred. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cloyde Allen Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baldwin Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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CLYDE WAYMOND ALFORD
Siblings Clyde Waymon Alford and Mary Lee Alford Hinkle
Photo from ShawnaRagland’s Ragland Family Tree (Ancestry)
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 3 December 1980
AIR TANKERS COLLIDE; 2 MEN DIE
By Luis J. Rodriguez, Sun Staff Writer
INDIO—Two Tucson men were killed Tuesday [December 2] when two C-54 air tankers involved in combating the Southland’s brush fires last week collided in flight near here, authorities said. They were aboard a plane that exploded in a “fiery mess” when it struck the underbelly and wing of the other plane while trying to cross under the other craft, a Riverside sheriff’s spokeswoman said. Someone aboard one of the planes was believed to be taking pictures at the time, she added. “The pilot seems to have misjudged the distance and came up underneath, striking the plane,” she said.
Major tail damage caused it to careen to the ground near a dump at Dillon Road and Interstate 10. The 1:40 p.m. crash spread debris over a three-mile area of desert, said Bill Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service.
The second C-54 landed safely at Palm Springs Airport with damage to the right wing, left engine and gear door, a Federal Aviation Administration officer said.
Killed in the crash were the pilot, Clyde Alford, and a passenger, Ronald Leitnes. Their bodies had not been found by late Tuesday night.
Aboard the plane that landed in Palm Springs were Kenneth White and Gary Garrett, both of Tucson, who were uninjured.
The air tankers were privately owned by Waig Inc. of Tucson and contracted to the USFS to aid in fighting the blazes. “They had just been released and were on their way back home,” said a USFS spokesman at Hemet-Ryan airfield where the planes took off about 1:20 p.m. The stricken planes were among 18 air tankers that were temporarily assigned to the base during the height of the recent fires. Normally, only three air tankers are stationed at the base.
Photo from Newport Cemetery, Newport, Pend Oreille Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PassingTime
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clyde Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 14 Dec 1930 and died _____ Dec 1980, last residence Newport, Pend Oreille Co., WA.
We included the obituaries of his his parents, William Elkanah Alford and Lillie O. White Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his siblings Edward Jewell Alford and Mary Lee Alford Hinkle in Alabama Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Clyde Waymond Alford was born 14 Dec 1930 in TN and died 2 Dec 1980 in Riverside Co., CA, mother’s maiden name White.
From SSACI: Clyde Waymon Alford was born 14 Dec 1930 in Bluff City, Sullivan Co., TN and died _____ Dec 1980. His parents are Willie Alford and Lillie A. White.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN. John 1841 is the brother of Elkanah 1844.
His lineage: Clyde Waymond 1930 TN1, William Elkanah 1901 TN2, John 1841 TN3, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN4.
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CONSTANCE COLEMAN ALVORD ERBACHER
Senior photo, Hamiltonian, 1956 yearbook, Hamilton High School, Hamilton, NY
THE SIGNAL
Santa Clarita, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 9 February 1995
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrew L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Constance Erbacher (SS# issued in NY), last residence Lebec, Kern Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Catharine Lucille Coleman Alvord, in New York Obituaries; of her brother Charles Theodore Alvord III in New Hampshire Obituaries; and of her brother Frederick Reed Alvord III; and her paternal grandfather, Frederick Reed Alvord Sr., in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From New York State, Birth Index (Ancestry): Constance C. Alvord was born 7 July 1938 in Hamilton, Madison Co., NY.
From SSACI: Constance Coleman Alvord was born 17 July 1938 [different than other records] in Hamilton, Madison Co., NY, daughter of Frederick R. Alvord and Catherine L. Coleman.
From New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes (Ancestry): Constance Colamann Alvord married Hubert Karl Erbacher in 1960 in Manhattan, NY.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Constance Coleman 1938 NY1, Frederick Reed 1909 NY2, Frederick Reed 1868 NY3, Charles Theodore 1835 NY4, Calvin 1786 CT5, Daniel 1743 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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CORA AGNES BICKLEY WILSON ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—22 July 1958
Cora Agnes Alford, 77, a resident of Modesto for 16 years, died last night [July 21] in a local hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Tennessee, she was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Salida.
She leaves five children, Allie Kent of Modesto, Ethel Schlenker of Sacramento, Robert W. Wilson, William B. Wilson, and James H. Wilson of Texas, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday in the Shannon chapel.... Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second (?) husband, Jackson Childs Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Cora Agnes Alford was born 7 Nov 1880 in TN and died 21 July 1958, father’s surname Bickley, mother’s maiden name not listed.
In 2016, the Lakewood Memorial Park cemetery office, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA, confirmed that Cora has no gravestone.
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CORA MCCOY STEVESON HALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 March 1972
Steveson—Cora D. Mother of John C. Halford. Grandmother of Tommy J. Halford. 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services Wed. 12 noon Greenwood Mortuary. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park.
Photos from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CJ Jackson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cora Steveson (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Dec 1886 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Feb 1972, last residence National City, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son John Calvin Halford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from her son’s death record.
CA Deaths: Cora D. Steveson was born 24 Dec 1886 in TX and died 28 Feb 1972 in San Diego Co., CA.
In 1900, Cora D. McCoy, age 14 born TX, is living with her parents Sol and Sarah J. McCoy and her sister Lizzie in Navarro Co., TX.
In 1910 Solomon and Sarah J. McCoy are the parents-in-law of Newton and Lou York in Limestone Co., TX. Also living in the household are Cora Stevenson, sister-in-law age 23 TX widow, and Calvin H. Stevenson, nephew, 3 TX.
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CORLETT HARRY ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 18 February 1960
ALVORD (Seal Beach)—Corlett H., 67, died Tuesday [February 16].
Surviving are wife, Dorcas; son, William; daughters, Mrs. Barbara Jackson and Mrs. Martha Dickinson; sister, Mrs. L.H. Dodge.
Service Friday, 8 p.m., at Dilday Family Funeral Chapel. Graveside service Saturday, 11 a.m., 29 Palms Cemetery. Family requests donations to Cancer Fund.
Photo from Twentynine Palms Cemetery, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, mks
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James Henry “Harry” Alvord and Martha John “Mattie” Paxton Alvord.
From CA Deaths: Corlett H. Alvord, born 2 Oct 1892 in CA, died 16 Feb 1960 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Paxton.
On his 1942 WWII Draft Registration, Corlett Harry Alvord, age 50, born 2 Oct 1892 in Los Angeles Co., CA, is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
In other articles:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 6 September 1918
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday 2 October 1918
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Corlett Harry 1892 CA1, James Henry “Harry” 1862 IL2, James Henry 1835 OH3, William Brewster 1803 CT4, Butler 1780 CT5, Daniel 1743 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 CT8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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CORNELIA “JIMMIE” WOOD ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Sunday, 4 January 2004
Cornelia Jimmie Alford
Feb. 25, 1918–Dec. 28, 2003
Jimmie was born in Glendale, California, in 1918, to Dwight and Sadie Wood. The family relocated to Berkeley, CA where she grew up. She graduated from Berkeley High School and attended U.C. Berkeley graduating with a B.A. in Art. While attending U.C. Berkeley she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Jimmie married C.B. Bart Alford in 1944, where they then made their home in Bakersfield. Jimmie was a homemaker who loved her home and garden, was active in her children’s lives, enjoyed spending summers camping and sailing at Huntington Lake and in later years traveling with her husband. Jimmie enjoyed playing golf at Stockdale Country Club and was a member of the Junior League of Bakersfield. She taught art at Bakersfield High School in the 1960s. Through her love of art, she later created serigraph prints of landscapes and objects that she loved. And through it all, she was a true San Francisco Giants fan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bart and three siblings: Fran, Fred and Lizann.
She is survived by her son, Bart Alford and daughter-in-law, Pam; her daughter, Lizann Antongivanni and son-in-law, Mike. Also survived by six grandchildren, Michael and wife, Amy, Joe and wife, Jeannie, Tom and wife, Johnna, Ben, Nathan, Barrett and four great-grandchildren, Joe, Emma, Carly and Jack.
We thank our Mom for a wonderful childhood and lifetime of friendship. We especially want to thank the wonderful staff at Oakdale Heights Assisted Living. A private family memorial will be held. Donations may be made in her name to your favorite charity. Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral Directors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Cornelia W. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
From CA Births: Elsie C. Wood was born 25 Feb 1918 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Watson.
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COY ALFORD
HOLLYWOOD CITIZEN-NEWS
Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 14 July 1947
Photo from Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rhale1100
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Caldonia Jane “Callie” Albright Alford; and brothers Curtis Alford, Fred T. Alford, and Marcus Albert Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Coy 1898 TX1, Joseph Andy 1852 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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CURTIS ALFORD
WEEKLY SENTINEL
Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Thursday, 10 August 1916
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Caldonia Jane “Callie” Albright Alford; and brothers Coy Alford, Fred T. Alford, and Marcus Albert Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Curtis Alford, born about 1890, died 4 Aug 1916 in Fresno Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Curtis 1890 AR1, Joseph Andy 1852 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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DAISY ALFORD HETHERINGTON
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Tuesday, 9 January 1940
In Lafayette, January 7, 1940, Dr. Daisy Alford-Hetherington, wife of Clark W. Hetherington, mother of William Alford Hetherington, sister of Mrs. H.G. Jenkins; a native of Fort Worth, Texas.
Friends are invited to attend services Wednesday afternoon, January 10, at 3 o’clock, at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont ave., Oakland. (Albert Brown Co.)
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THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Tuesday, 9 January 1940
Services will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Albert Brown chapel, 3476 Piedmont avenue, Oakland, for Dr. Daisy Alford Heatherington, nationally known educator and founder of the University of California play school. She died at her Lafayette home, Sunday.
Dr. Heatherington, wife of Clark W. Heatherington, professor-emeritus of Stanford University’s school of physical education, was a native of Fort Worth, Texas. She came to California at an early age and settled with her parents in the Porterville-Tulare section, where her father, C.A. Alford, was a pioneer physician.
In addition to founding the Berkeley play school, where she taught for 19 years, she served for two years as director of health education in San Francisco and for a time as professor of educational psychology at New York University. Since retirement, several years ago, she has been active in Contra Costa county civic and educational affairs.
Surviving her in addition to her husband are a sister, Mrs. H.G. Jenkins, and a son, William A. Heatherington, both of San Francisco.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Benjamin Michael Alford; and siblings Forest Leon Alford, Josephine Pearl Alford Haslam Jenkins, and William Hays Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Daisy Alford Hetherington died 7 Jan 1940 in Contra Costa Co. She was born 30 Oct 1876, mother’s maiden name Poer. Her birth year is probably incorrect.
On the 1900 census (June 3) in Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, Daisy Alford, age 25 born Oct 1874 in TX, is living with her parents, Benjamin M. and Josephine Alford, and her brother Forest L. Alford. Josephine is also listed on May 12 in San Francisco with her son William H. Alford.
In 1880, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA, D. Alford is age 5, living with her parents, B.M. and J.M. Alford, and 4 siblings.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Daisy 1874 TX1, Benjamin Michael 1833 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DAISY ULLA-BRITT JÖNSSON ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—26 April 2015
POINT LOMA—Daisy Ulla-Britt Alford, 80, led a remarkable, adventure-filled life, and slipped away peacefully in her home in Point Loma, Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 3:20 am.
She was born Daisy Ulla-Britt Jönsson in Malmö, Sweden on December 26, 1934, to parents Signe and Sture Jönsson. Britt was raised in Malmö Sweden, along side her younger sister, Rigmor, and she spent her early years in school until she took her “Studenten” degree from Handelsgymnasium school in 1953. She spoke four languages, which is why she responded to a PanAm Airlines recruiting ad, which was looking for young multi-lingual flight attendants. She was one of six young women selected for the open positions, among many hundreds of applicants from Sweden. It was her intelligence, grace, and beauty that helped her land the job, which itself would alter the course of her life. As a young new PanAm flight attendant in the glamour days of commercial flight, she emigrated from Sweden to New York City, where only one week later, she met the love of her life, Charles Douglas Alford, a San Diego-native, and also a new pilot for TWA. The two spent the early days flying to all corners of the globe from New York, and then Britt moved to San Francisco to continue flying from there.
Doug and Britt were married in San Francisco in 1959. Later, both left flying, and Britt worked in San Francisco to support Doug through law school at Boalt Hall in UC Berkeley. After his graduation in 1963, the two moved to back “home” to San Diego. Britt was one of the few Swedes living in San Diego in the 60’s, raising her two children, Michael and Annika. She dove into getting to know her new San Diegan family, and building ties with local organizations, including the local church, and the House of Sweden in Balboa Park. Britt had a strong drive to instill in her kids a connection back to Sweden, ensuring they spoke Swedish, and traveling frequently to Sweden to be with family.
After her children were older, Britt returned to school at SDSU where she obtained her degree in Linguistics in 1984. She used her degree to open her own language school, Language Instruction Centrum, in 1991. After over 15 years of hard work, dedication, and community building, the school grew to over 200 students. She later sold the school. Through these years, after over 50 years in the US, and 40 in San Diego, Britt had retained her Swedish citizenship. Reflecting on her roots in San Diego, her family, her entrepreneurialism, and her local community, she decided it was time to become a US Citizen, and was able to cast her first vote in the US Presidential Election of 2008. She retained dual citizenship with Sweden and the US and truly was a citizen of both countries.
Britt had many interests throughout her years in San Diego. She was heavily involved with the Swedish- American Chamber of Commerce, various golf groups (SailHo and Balboa), the Camelia Society, Bridge, and most notably, the San Diego Yacht Club. When her husband was Commodore of SDYC in 1988, during the America’s Cup, Britt dedicated significant time and effort to support the Club’s hosting of this prestigious event.
Britt had one bout with stage IV breast cancer 1993-1994, which she aggressively treated and survived, symptom- free, for 20 years. The cancer eventually re-emerged with complications to her heart, which ultimately led to her passing on Tuesday. She valiantly fought both onsets of this horrible disease with fierce determination, courage and grace. Britt passed away at home, surrounded by her children and her sister.
She leaves behind her son, Michael; daughter, Annika Jimenez; son-in- law, Dimas Jimenez; grandchildren, Cyrus and Hazel Jimenez; her sister and brother-in-law, Rigmor and Lars Erlandsson; their family, and other extended family in Sweden.
In many ways, Britt was a pioneer throughout her entire life. Always with a smile on her face and affection for all, and a loving friend, sister, mother and grandmother, Britt led a remarkable life, and was loved and admired by all her knew her.
Memorial services will be held at St. Peters by the Sea at Sunset Cliffs, with a Remembrance at the SDYC after. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Britt’s name be made to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Douglas Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DALE JUNIOR ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Dale Alford, 70, of Redding died Sunday [March 1] at Sierra Oaks Senior Living. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding (243-1525).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Ethel Beatrice Virgin Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Robert Lee Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Births: Dale Junior Alford was born 30 June 1944 in Santa Barbara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Virgin.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dale Junior 1944 CA1, Lester Harding 1902 MO2, Robert James 1880 MO3, William H. 1856 TN4, Robert Cannon 1816 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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DANIEL HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Saturday, 8 June 1991
Services for Daniel Halford, 60, of Fresno will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ in Fresno.
Mr. Halford died June 2. He was a track maintenance operator with Santa Fe Railway.
Surviving are his wife, Bertha; four sons, Larry of Missouri, Elonzo of San Diego and Randy and Melvin, both of Fresno; four daughters, Argree Wright, Linda Halford, Rosetta Halford and Karen Halford, all of Fresno; mother, Ellen Murphy of Fresno; two brothers, Lloyd Beasley of Los Angeles and McKinley Beasley of Fresno; three sisters, Erma Jean Anderson, Ruby Fields and Earsilene Redix, all of Fresno; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Chapel.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lester Letson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Daniel Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 24 Jan 1931, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his son Melvin Jean Halford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Daniel Halford, black, was born 24 Jan 1931 in Tarry, Lincoln Co., AR, son of Creatie Halford and Ellen Holloway. He died 2 June 1991.
In 1940, Daniel Halford, age 9 born AR, is living with his grandparent, William and Emie Holloway, in Spring, Lincoln Co., AR.
From Arkansas County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Creotie Halford, age 21, married Hazel May Kirby, age 18, on26 March 1934 in Jefferson Co., AR. They were both residents of Tarry, Lincoln Co., AR.
SSDI records show that Creatie Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 4 Aug 1913 and died 9 March 1991, last residence Star City, Lincoln Co., AR.
His HALFORD lineage: Daniel 1931 AR1, Creatie 1913 AR2.
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DANIEL EDWARD ALVORD
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 29 May 1987
Daniel E. Alvord, 19, of El Cajon, died May 21 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Meguro-Ku, Japan. Memorial services are pending.
Mr. Alvord was born in San Diego, attended Avocado Elementary School and Montgomery Middle School and took part in the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program three consecutive summers, teaching Japanese to exchange students.
After graduating last year from Granite Hills High School, he returned to Japan to continue studying the Japanese culture and language and tutored Japanese students in English. He planned to study business law in San Diego and to pursue his interest in sports, martial arts and playing the banjo.
Survivors include his parents, Janeen Alvord of Green Valley, Ariz., and Richard Alvord of El Cajon; his maternal grandparents, Mary and Richard Grut of Green Valley; his paternal grandfather, Leroy Alvord of Glendale; his paternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Mary and Wayne Shirer of La Mesa; and two aunts, Carolyn Carpenter of La Mesa and Susan Shirer of San Diego.
The family suggested donations to the Daniel Alvord Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 91, Green Valley 85622. The fund will help students participating in the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program.
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EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 31 May 1987
A memorial scholarship fund to assist East County students to study in Japan is being established in memory of Daniel Edward “Dan” Alvord of El Cajon, who died in a motorcycle accident, May 21, in Meguro-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
During each of three summers, beginning in 1983, he had gone to Japan with students of Montgomery Middle School, had learned to speak and write Japanese, and on graduation from Granite Hills High School in June of last year, had returned to Japan to study.
Memorial services for Mr. Alvord, 19, will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Torrey Pines Christian Church at 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, La Jolla. Cremation was in Japan.
Contributions may be sent to the Daniel Alvord Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 91, Green Valley, Ariz. 85622.
His mother currently is living in Green Valley.
John Morton of the Montgomery Middle School staff said that a trust fund is being established to accept contributions, which also will come from Japan. A committee of students and teachers is being organized to administer the fund and to determine if it can be perpetuated.
Mr. Alvord was born in San Diego and grew up in Jamul and El Cajon, his grandmother, Mary L. Shirer, said.
John Morton said that Montgomery Middle School adopted a “sister school,” Soyo High School in Odawara, about 40 miles south of Tokyo. The schools developed an annual cultural exchange program. “About 30 of our students went to Japan in 1985,” Morton said, “and Dan taught Japanese to us one night a week for nine weeks before we left, so that we had some basic phrases. He lived with a host family there and had made many friends.”
He was attending a trade school in Tokyo, studying Japanese, and teaching his own English classes for Japanese students. He also was tutoring some Japanese students individually in English.
He planned to return to this country to earn his degree in business law, specializing in Japanese-American business relations. “Many students and adults in Japan were just devastated when he died,” Morton said.
Mr. Alvord is survived by his mother, Janeen Alvord of Green Valley, Ariz.; his father, Richard E. Alvord of El Cajon; his maternal grandparents, Mary and Richard Grut of Green Valley, formerly of La Mesa; his paternal grandfather, Leroy Alvord of Glendale; and his paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Mary and Wayne Shirer of La Mesa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From CA Births: Daniel E. Alvord was born 8 Apr 1968 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Grut.
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DANNY KEITH “MOONHAWK” ALFORD
Photo from The Language of Spirituality
DAILY REVIEW [not verbatim]
Hayward, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 26 October 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Danny Keith Alford died on Thursday, October 24, 2002. He was 56.
Born in Long Beach, Mr. Alford lived in Hayward for 21 years. He earned a B.A. and M.A. from UCLA, had been a doctoral candidate at the University of California at Berkeley, taught linguistics at California State University, Hayward, and at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, and was active in the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marilyn N. Silva of Hayward, daughters, Melissa McGann of Santa Rosa, Melanie M. Alford of San Francisco, and Elizabeth Alford of Hayward, mother, Lucille Alford of Wilmington, brother, Mack W. Alford of Tennessee, granddaughter, Emily McGann, one niece, and four nephews.
Services [will be] held at Machado’s Hillside Chapel, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward on Monday. Burial [will follow] at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Danny K. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 April 1946, last residence Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Mack Wilburn Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother Lucille Trivitt Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
CA Births lists Danny Keith Alford, born 4 April 1946 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Trivitt.
From CA Marriages: Danny K. Alford married Barbara L. Comley on 1 Oct 1966 in Los Angeles, CA.
From CA Divorces: Danny K. Alford and Barbara L. Comley were divorced _____ Dec 1977 in El Dorado Co., CA.
On November 17, 1978 he presented a paper titled “The Origin of Speech in a Deep Structure of Psi” at a symposium on Extrasensory Phenomena and Medical Anthropology in Los Angeles, California. The text of the paper is online at http://www.enformy.com/dma-psi.htm. This brief biography followed his speech article:
Danny Keith Alford, a pre-doctoral student of linguistics at University of California, Berkeley, has been working toward an understanding of the deep relationship in consciousness between speech and telepathy for over three years now. Although this is first publication in the field.
Mr. Alford, after receiving an M.A. in linguistics from UCLA in 1969, moved to Montana as Instructor in the Department of English at Montana State University at Bozeman. A year later, he moved to the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in the southeast corner of that state to become administrator and linguist for a federally funded bilingual education program developing a writing system and dictionary for that language so that Cheyenne children were able for the first time in history to study and use their own language in public schools.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Danny Keith 1946 CA1, Mack Wilburn 1914 AR2, Willard Barclay 1877 AR3, Henry Thomas 1848 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrews 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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DARLENE GAIL STIRENS FURST ALFORD
Wife of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031
Mother of Alan Lee Alford, AAFA #1427
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 16 November 2021
November 16, 1946 - May 17, 2021
SANTEE, CA—It is with everlasting love and sadness that today we celebrate our beloved Darlene Alford’s 75th “Birthday”. Born in the heart of post Word War II Los Angeles, Darlene spent her early years with her little sister in nearby Covina. Fortunately for her and Pat, their mother found them an amazing father figure in Carl McKee who cared about them deeply and adopted them as his own. Soon after graduating high school, Darlene met and married a young man who joined the Air Force and they moved to Lompoc, Ca. It was there she gave birth to Lynn, her first baby girl, in 1964.
It wasn’t long before Darlene was divorced and remarried to a man who already had three young children of his own. Before you could say “Brady Bunch”, her first son, Alan was born, and then her youngest daughter, Debbie and then another divorce all by age 23. In 1970, Darlene and her three kids moved to San Diego to be near her parents, finally settling in Santee in 1974. She never moved again.
She worked several jobs sometimes 2 at a time to take care of her family at a time when there wasn’t much support in society for single mothers. Once the kids were on their own, Darlene pursued the things in life that made her truly happy. From a young age, she had a real passion for music which stayed with her for the rest of her life, and dancing in particular. The San Diego Swing Dance Club enabled her to share her love of music (and extensive music collection) with others with the same passion. Oh, by the way, Darlene was a very good dancer. There is no doubt that her love of music has been passed down from her and through multiple generations.
Then came the grandchildren, who became the center of her universe. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beautiful babies, whether it was taking them to the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park or Sea World. Darlene was always interested in whatever activities the youngsters were involved in at the time.
The hardest part for Grandma Darlene was not being able to see the grandkids so much after her kids moved farther away. All she ever wanted was to get together with family. Darlene was just an amazing, generous, independent woman with many interests. She loved camping and the outdoors especially Yosemite. She had a special connection with waterfalls, running streams and animals of all kinds. In fact, she always had at least one feline friend around her. She was also a collector of many things antique, be it dolls, hat pins, books, spoons, old coins, tins or bottles.Her favorite things included anything Betty Boop, Coca-Cola and murder—mystery TV shows, especially Agatha Christie.
She loved the San Diego area, going out to dinner and exploring places old and new—especially Old Town, Seaport Village and Balboa Park. In retirement, The Day Trippers provided her a way to travel around the region with like-minded seniors, going to musicals and museums of every kind.
Darlene loved to take lots of pictures, and had an infectious laugh that was one of a kind. It was said that Darlene was the most stylish lady of any crowd—nobody coordinated an outfit and jewelry better than she did. The positive impact that Darlene had on so many lives could never be overstated.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Carl and DeLois McKee, sister Pat McKee, and great-grandson Jr. Cervantes.
She is survived by children Lynn (Jerry) Owens of Moreno Valley, Ca, Alan (Jenny) Alford of Galt, CA, and Debbie (Kim) Dexter of Ozark, MO; grandchildren Tabitha, Samantha, Kaycee, Trisha, Madison, and Devin; great-grandchildren Anna, Gabriel and baby Brooks, as well as her beloved kitty, Kate.
A celebration of life will be held privately at a later date, and at a campsite dedicated in her memory within Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Park in Santee, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Edward Doyle Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Darlene Gail McKee [sic—perhaps this was a delayed registration] was born 16 Nov 1946 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Adkins.
1950 census, Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA:
Richard Stirens head 25
Delois wife 23
Darlene dau 3
Paticia J. dau 1
From CA Marriages: Darlene G. Stirens, age 17, married James M. Furst, age 19, on 6 Feb 1964 in Orange Co., CA.
From CA Births: Lynn A. Furst was born 1 Sept 1964 in Santa Barbara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Stirens.
From CA Births: Alan L. Alford was born 13 Aug 1967 in Santa Barbara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name McKee [sic].
From CA Divorces: Darlene G. Furst and Edward D. Alford were divorced _____ Aug 1969 in Santa Barbara Co., CA.
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DAVID ALLAN ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 25 August 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David Allan Alford announce his passing on 8/19/2018, following vascular/cardiac related medical issues.
A native of Chicago, IL, Dave graduated from Fenger High School and Illinois Wesleyan University. His professional career began with the Comptroller of the Currency in Illinois, and he went onto become one of the youngest bank presidents in the state. He worked with a number of financial institutions in Illinois, Colorado and California, before starting his own consulting company. A longtime resident of Sacramento, CA, Dave served the California banking community for over 30 years, forging a number of partnerships along the way.
A passion was coaching for the Fair Oaks Soccer Club. He is fondly remembered as a “tough love” coach, but his players truly knew his dedication to their success. He loved a great margarita, the Chicago White Sox, wearing shorts in the winter, and keeping everyone on their toes.
Dave was preceded in death by his father and mother, Morris and Evelyn; his sister-in-law, Sue; and his beloved dogs Roxy and Corky.
He is survived by his daughter (Jennifer Alford), son-in law (Joel Murray), four grandsons (Kyle, Casey, Cooper and Brody Murray); brother (Fred Alford); two sisters and their spouses (Sandy & Joe Chavez; Joyce & Reverend Robert Claus); his companion, Linda Paskiewicz; coffee buddy, Andy Morris; and the many nieces/grandnieces and nephews/grandnephews whom he loved dearly.
Prior to passing, he expressed eternal love and gratitude to those who dedicated time and patience to his compassionate care. Per his final wishes, Dave’s ashes will come to rest on the California coast….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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DAVID BROCTON “BROCK” HALFORD
SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Spokane, Spokane Co., WA—Saturday, 12 September 1998
Halford, “Brock” David Brocton (age 39) beloved son of Kenni and Frank Halford, left us on September 6, 1998 in a tragic car accident to answer a special call from Heaven. He is survived by his mother, Kenni, Salem OR; brother, Jay, San Francisco; and will be loved, missed and remembered by other family members and friends in OR, WA, CA, HI and London.
Brock was born July 16, 1959 in Denver CO in 1961, he moved to Honolulu, where his father’s family resided since the 1800’s. After his father’s death in 1968, he moved to San Jose CA. Brock graduated from Lynbrook HS in San Jose in 1977 and from San Diego State College in 1982. Magna Cum Laude. He owned a restaurant in Lake Tahoe and later moved to Washington State to continue his education.
Brock became very active in the Calgary [sic—should be Calvary] Chapel, The Life Center, Horizon Fellowship and AA where he shared his love of life to all whom he encountered. He volunteered his time to work with the United Methodist Church serving meals for needy and homeless people.
A memorial Celebration will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, September 13th, at the Calgary Chapel, 511 W. Hastings Rd. Spokane. Donations may be made to the church or a charity of choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David B. Halford (SS# issued in HI), last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA
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DAVID ELSWORTH ALFORD
Brother of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
Junior photo, The Sierra Vista, 1954 yearbook, Bret Harte High School, Arnold, CA
UNION DEMOCRAT
Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 July 2021
David Elsworth Alford, 83, of Avery, died Wednesday, July 21, at Adventist Health Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Elsworth Alford and Grace Ross Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Robert Ross Alford in New York Obituaries.
From CA Births: David Elsworth Alford was born 19 Sept 1937 in San Joaquin Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Ross.
From CA Marriages: David E. Alford, age 20, married Elizabet[h] M. Petithomme on 14 June 1958 in Placer Co., CA.
Engagement announcement:
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Monday, 23 December 1957
From CA Divorces: David E. Alford and Elizabet[h] M. Petithome were divorced _____ Aug 1966 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: David Elsworth 1937 CA1, Elsworth 1894 CA2, William Sherman 1867 IN3, James 1824 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DAVID FRANKLYN HALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 14 October 2004
Victorville resident David F. Halford, 81, died Oct. 3, 2004. No services are scheduled. Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David F. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 Apr 1923, last residence Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Rosella Faye Buker Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Forrest Dean Halford in Colorado Obituaries; and sister Lorna Marion Halford Mobley in Texas Obituaries.
From SSACI: David Franklyn Halford, born 6 Apr 1923 in Modesto, Stanilaus Co., CA, son of George Halford and Olga M. Buford, died 3 Oct 2004.
In 1940, the family is listed in Exeter, Tulare Co., CA: May A. David, age 52 born ME; and her sons, all born in CA: David F. Halford 17, Forrest D. Halford 15, and John W. David 9.
Also in 1940, George W. Holford, age 55 born WI, is an inmate in “Stockton State Hospital for Insane.”
In 1930, May and her children are living with May’s new husband in Hollister, San Benito Co., CA: Mathew David, age 42 born CA; his wife May 42 born ME; and stepchildren, all born CA: June 9, David 5, and Forrest 5.
From CA Births: John Matthew David was born 24 Jan 1931 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Buford.
From SSACI: John Wellington David, born 24 Jan 1931 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., died 29 June 2007, parents Matthew M. David and Olga M. Buford.
From CA Deaths: Matthew Mann David, born 24 May 1887 in CA, died 20 Nov 1950 in Shasta Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: George W. Holford was born 12 Aug 1884 in WI, mother’s maiden name Bohanhan, and died 21 Feb 1958 in San Joaquin Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Olga M. David, born 3 Nov 1886 in ME, died 29 Oct 1969 in Ventura Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Kaminsky.
From SSDI: May David, born 3 Nov 1887 [sic], died _____ Oct 1969, last residence Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.
On her gravestone in Anderson District Cemetery, Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, she is Olga Marta David, 1886–1969.
From 1925 and 1927 City Directories, Modesto, CA (Ancestry): George W. Holford, auto mechanic, and Mrs. May Holford, are in Modesto, Stanlislaus Co., CA.
In 1928, George W. Holford is listed but May is not.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): Dean F. Holford was born 19 Aug 1924 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Buford. Also born there to the same mother are twins George D. Holford and June E. Holford, born 21 Apr 1921.
On George W. Holford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he clearly signs his last name Holford. He is a machinist, age 34, born 12 Aug 1884, living in Modesto, Stanlislaus Co., CA. His nearest relative is Mrs. May Holford of the same address.
In 1900, George W. Holford, age 15 born Aug 1884, is listed in Grant Co., WI, with his parents, Lyman and Roxie Holford, and sisters Ethel and Bartie.
His HALFORD/HOLFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: David Franklyn 1923 CA1, George W. 1884 WI2, Lyman David 1842 PA3, William Carroll 1809 NY4, John E. 1770 England5, Edward 1740 England6.
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DAVID JAMES GRANT ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 August 2006
David James Alford, 36, Ridgecrest, Aug. 3 in Lancaster. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 15, Holland & Lyons Chapel, Ridgecrest; funeral service 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Crossroads Community Church, Ridgecrest; interment at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest….
Photo from Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
No resonse from KRW – 4/21/2022
Taken by Find A Grave contributor KRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Feb 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Howard Cornelius “Bud” Alford Jr., in this compilation.
On an Ancestry family tree, he is listed as David James Grant Alford, adopted.
From CA Births: David J. Grant was born 21 Feb 1970 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Grant.
From Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner: David Alford was born 21 Feb 1970 and died 3 Aug 2006, cause of death “diabetes mellitus, out-of-control.”
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DEEMAN ALFORD
THE REPORTER
Vacaville, Solano Co., CA—Sunday, 13 March 2011
Deeman Alford, 89, of Fairfield died on March 2, in Fairfield.
He was born in Madison [Morgan Co.], Ga., on April 22, 1921. He served in the U.S. Navy.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St. in Vacaville. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon….
Arrangements are by McCune Garden Chapel….
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Tatum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Edith Inez Smartt Alford Spears Roberts; children Deeman Lewis “D.L.” Alford and Grace Cecelia Alford Hayes; and twin brother Freeman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Freeman Alford; and brothers Edward Lee Alford and Maceo Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his sister Elizabeth Alford Smith in Michigan Obituaries.
From Tennessee Marriage Records (Ancestry): Deeman Alford, age 21, married Inez Smart, age 21, on 11 March 1941 in Anderson Co., TN.
In 1930, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Freeman and Rosa Alford, are listed with 7 children, including twins Freeman and Deeman, age 8 born GA. This is an African-American family.
His lineage: Deeman 1921 GA1, Freeman 1893 GA2, David 1867 GA3.
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DEEMAN LEWIS “D.L.” ALFORD
NEWS SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Friday, 24 December 2004
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Deeman Lewis Alford, better known as D.L., died on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at his home in San Francisco, CA.
D.L. was born in Knoxville, TN and attended Austin High School before moving to San Francisco where he continued his education.
He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Deeman Alford of San Francisco sister, Gracie Alford Hayes of San Francisco. Knoxville relatives: two aunts, Christine Smith and Margie Alford Keese one uncle, Maceo Alford, Sr. several relatives and friends to include the 1961 Class of Austin High School.
Funeral services will be held in San Francisco, CA. Condolences may be sent to his sister, where he resided during his illness: Gracie Hayes, 2126 Revere Street in San Francisco, CA 941241. Notice by Unity Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deeman L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Feb 1943, last residence San Francisco, CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Deeman Alford and Edith Inez Smartt Alford Spears Roberts; and sister Grace Cecelia Alford Hayes in this compilation.
His lineage: Deeman Lewis 1943 TN1, Deeman 1921 TN2, Freeman 1893 GA3, David 1867 GA4.
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DELORIS “DODIE” THIXTON ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—20 December 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Alford, Deloris “Dodie”—Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and best friend.
Survived by husband, James, four daughters, Patricia, Laurie, Deanna, and Rae Anne, and their husbands, Ken, Michael, Rod, and Scott. 9 Grandchildren, and & 9 Great-Grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held Sunday, December 21st at 2pm at South East Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deloris D. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Aug 1937, last residence Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA.
CA Births lists the birth of her daughters in Los Angeles Co., providing her maiden name, Thixton.
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DELPHINE CORDELIA “DELIA” ALFORD ALLISON
LODI NEWS-SENTINEL
Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 December 1911
DEATH MIDST SCENES OF PLEASURE
MRS. D.C. ALLISON PIONEER OF LODI, GETS FINAL SUMMONS
FRIENDS GATHERED FOR YULE-TIDE JOY WHEN HOSTESS WAS STRICKEN
Mrs. D.C. Allison was suddenly stricken with apoplexy Sunday evening as she sat in her home, one mile west of Lodi, where a number of friends had gathered to spend the day. The household was greatly alarmed and two physicians were summoned. The stroke proved fatal and the sufferer passed away at 2:45 Christmas morning.
Deceased was a native of Avon, Conn., and was 70 years of age. The funeral will be strictly private and will be held from the late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
The news of Mrs. Allison’s death will come as a great shock to her many friends, for she was apparently in good health. She attended a Christmas tree at Lafayette Saturday night, and Sunday attended church in Lodi. She had resided in this section for the past 45 years, and was among the early settlers.
Mrs. Allison leaves three sons, Ed, Arthur and Sydney Allison and one daughter, Mrs. F.B. Whyers.
Photo from Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her siblings George Samuel Alford and Georgiana Alice Alford in Connecticut Obituaries.
She was born 24 Apr 1841, the daughter of Samuel O. Alford and Cordelia Julia Griswold.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Delphine Cordelia 1841 CT1, Samuel O. 1808 CT2, Samuel 1770 CT3, Pelatiah 1739 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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DENNIS CECIL ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 January 1970
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Cecil Brooks Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Dennis Cecil Alford was born 23 May 1947 in Fresno Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bryant. Another record lists his parents: Cecil Brooks Alford and Betty Jane Bryant.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dennis Cecil 1947 CA1, Cecil Brooks 1920 CA2, Oliver Cromwell 1895 CA3, William 1862 CA4, Russell 1826 VA5, William 1800 VA6.
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DENNIS EARL ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 2 September 1996
Services for Dennis Earl Alford, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Moreno Valley. He died Aug. 18 at his home in Moreno Valley. The family declined to state the cause of death. Burial will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside. Tillman Riverside Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Mr. Alford, who was born in Clarkesville [Red River Co.], Texas, lived in Moreno Valley 23 years. He was an electrician for HLK Construction in Temecula. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Moreno Valley. Mr. Alford enjoyed barbecuing and music.
He is survived by two sons, Kenny and Kevin, both of Perris; his mother, Lou Setta of Moreno Valley; two brothers, Kenneth and Johnie, both of Moreno Valley; four sisters, Christina Ray and Carol, Karla and Agnes Alford, all of Moreno Valley; and a half-sister, Florida Mae Richardson of Barstow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Johnie Alford Sr.; and his sister Karla Kaye Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Dennis Earl Alford was born 27 June 1964 in TX, died 18 Aug 1996 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Dilworth.
In 2019, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.
His lineage: Dennis Earl 1964 TX1, Johnie 1918 TX2, John P. 1879 TX3.
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DEVYN MONEE ALFORD
Bay Area News Group / www.InsideBayArea.com
Sunday, 6 July 2008
Devyn Monee Alford—Resident of Antioch
She entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2008. Public Viewing will be held at Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA on Monday July 7, 2008 from 11:30am—5:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at McGee Avenue Baptist Church 1640 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA at 11:00am. Interment will be held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park 4100 Hilltop Drive, Richmond, CA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home, FD 443, (510) 654-8558.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
CA Births lists Devyn Monee Alford, born 29 Nov 1991 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Wash.
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DIAN MAY LUCAS ALFORD
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 31 March 1986
The rosary will be recited and a Mass said for Dian May Alford, 52, of El Cajon, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Grace Church. Entombment will be in Holy Cross Mausoleum. She died in her home Friday.
Mrs. Alford was born in California and lived in the county 31 years. She is survived by her husband, William; two sons, Michael and Steven, both of El Cajon; and one grandchild.
Goodbody Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 April 1986
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AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From CA Deaths: Dian May Alford was born 22 July 1933 in CA and died 28 March 1986 in San Diego Co., father’s surname Lucas and mother’s maiden name Ogden.
From CA Births: Dian May Lucas was born 22 July 1933 in Butte Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Ogden.
From CA Marriages: Dian M. Lucas, age 20, married William J. Alford, age 21, on 15 Aug 1953 in Alameda Co., CA.
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DIANA ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 October 1949
Alford—Diana, wife of Frank Alford. Services Lewis Colonial Mortuary Tues. 3 p.m. under auspices of Corinthian Chapter No. 358 O.E.S. Cremation.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Diana Alford was born 23 Dec 1879 in “Other Country” and died 8 Oct 1949 in San Diego Co.
From CA Deaths: Frank Alford was born 16 Jan 1891 in OR and died 26 May 1955 in Riverside Co., CA.
Frank Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card says he was born 15 Jan 1891 in Portland, OR, is unemployed, age 26 living in Taft, Kern Co., CA, with a wife.
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DON EARL ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 12 May 2011
LONGVIEW—Memorial services for Don Earl Alford will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the St. Paul Baptist Church, pastored by the Rev. Vandell Smith, 2100 S. High Street, Longview, TX 75602. Local arrangements are by Citizens Funeral Home. Mr. Alford died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 1:40 a.m., in Antioch, Calif., at Kaiser Hospital.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Brenda Alford of Antioch, Calif.; two daughters, MiChellie Bolar (Christopher) and Felicia Alford, both of Antioch, Calif.; two sons, David and Jonathan Alford, both of Antioch, Calif.; three sisters, Gladys Jones (Paul) of Tyler, Texas, Muriel Davis (L.C.), of Diana, Texas, and Gloria Watson (Don) of Longview, Texas; two brothers, Leroy Alford of Longview, Texas, and the Rev. Fredrick Alford of Kilgore, Texas; a host of special relatives; and “The Longview High School Graduating Class of 1971.”
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Tatum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Don Earl Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 May 1952, last residence Antioch, Contra Costa Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his brother Leroy Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From TX Births: Don Earl Alford was born 20 May 1952 in Gregg Co., the son of Leonard Alford and Nelvia D. Boyd. From 1948 to 1957, Leonard and Nelvia had 7 children in Gregg Co.
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DONALD EVERETT ALFORD
Cousin of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—30 August 2015
SAN DIEGO—Donald Everett Alford passed away peacefully in his home on August 16, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in San Diego, CA on April 1, 1927 to Everett and Anna Louise (Mascho) Alford. Donald graduated from La Jolla High School, Class of 1945. Don proudly served in the Navy in WWII as a Fireman Second Class, F2C, on the U.S.S. Medusa and then worked for the Naval Undersea Research and Development Center as a Physical Science Technician making many trips to the Arctic.
Don worked in the automotive industry as well and volunteered for 20 years at the San Diego Automotive Museum, co-founding the restoration team. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was always working on a project in his garage or backyard garden.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mildred V. Alford; a brother, Gene Alford; cousin, Jack Alford; daughters, Donna (Robert) Gladden and Susan Keim; son-in-law, John Horning; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Arthur Alford; and a daughter, Jerri (Alford) Horning.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 11 a.m., at Casa de Oro Living Springs Church, 10269 Madrid Way, Spring Valley, CA.
Burial will follow at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA at 2 p.m….
Photo from Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PIN
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Virginia Hobbs Alford; and parents, Everett Walden Alford and Anna Lou Mascho Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Donald Everett 1927 CA1, Everett Walden 1903 KY2, Gus Walden 1884 KY3, John Hardin 1841 KY4, Joseph 1812 KY5, Achilles 1772 VA or NC6, John before 1750 VA?7.
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DONALD MILLARD ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—9 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Arrangements for Donald Alford, 83, of Fresno are under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory. No public services will be held.
Mr. Alford, a plasterer for Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300 Union for 27 years, died June 26.
Photo from Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edward DeVera
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 July 1915, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Homer Walker Alford, in this compilation.
In 1920, Tulare Co.: Donald M. Alford, 4-5/12 born OR, living with his parents Homer W. [no age or birth place] and Minnie E. Alford, 28 CA. His sister Florence 8 and brother Lionel 6 were born in CA.
Several family trees on Ancestry list Donald’s middle name as Millard and Homer’s wife as Minnie Neal.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Donald Millard 1915 OR1, Homer Walker 1890 CA2, Millard Fillmore 1857 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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DONALD STILLMAN ALFORD
Grandfather of Elizabeth Diane Allison, AAFA #0983
SAN MATEO TIMES & DAILY NEWS LEADER
San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—31 December 1946
SAN CARLOS, Dec. 31—Donald S. Alford, 65, prominent pioneer real estate developer of Belmont, died yesterday in a Santa Cruz hospital after an illness of three days. Alford lived here at 787 Elm street and was making a holiday visit to his country home at Santa Cruz when he was stricken.
Although he had resided in San Carlos for 25 years, his chief business activity was in the Belmont area, where he had the Brook Haven, Peninsula Foothills, Miramar Heights and a number of other real estate developments.
He was a native of Lawrence, Kans., and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jessie M. Alford, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter C. Stone of Belmont and Jessie M. Alford of San Carlos.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Laying and Tinney chapel in Redwood City and will be followed by interment in Alta Mesa Memorial Park.
In another article:
Source unknown, but probably:
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—31 December 1946
Don Alford, 65 years old, formerly of Lawrence, died yesterday of a heart ailment at Belmont, Calif., where he had been in the real estate business for several years.
A member of a pioneer Kansas family, Alford was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1903 and spent several years in Alaska mining gold. He then organized a ball team of sourdoughs, which toured the United States in 1906 and 1907.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Jessie Morton, two daughters, two sisters, Mrs. E.H. Sellards, Austin, Tex., and Mrs. William Belden, Durand, Mich., and a brother, Theodore C. Alford, Washington, D.C., correspondent for the Kansas City Star. Two sisters-in-law, one of the widow of Prof. William H. Carruth of the University of Kansas, live in California.
In another article:
From Kansas Basketball History Project
March 1, 1902, Nebraska 35, Kansas 29, in Lawrence
…. The Alford brothers, Donald and Joseph, led KU with a combined 17 points. The Alford family’s roots run deep at KU. Legend has it that it that it was on their grandfather’s (Joseph Savage) farm that the Rock Chalk chant was first adopted by the KU Science Club. Their mother, Susan Savage Alford, was one of KU’s original students in 1866. A photograph of their brother, Alfred, was used as the model for the student in the “Uncle Jimmy” Green statue that stands before Lippincott Hall on KU’s campus….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Jessie Kent Morton Alford; and brother Joseph Savage Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Stillman Alford and Susan Daphne Savage Alford; and brother Alfred Cecil “Fred” Alford in Kansas Obituaries; of his brother Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his sister Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
Note from Find A Grave photographer Jerry Rose: The cemetery reports that Donald Alford was cremated and his ashes given to his wife, Jessie Alford. It is not known what Jessie did with Donald’s ashes.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Donald Stillman 1881 KS1, Daniel Stillman 1848 CT2, Alfred A. 1812 CT3, Arba 1768 CT4, Nathaniel 1737 CT5, Nathaniel 1698 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8.
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DONNA LUCILLE COPENHAVER JAIME HALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 April 2003
Donna L. Halford Services: Thurs., Apr. 24, 1:30 p.m. Services will be in Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane and Hwy. 99, for Donna L. Halford, 54, who passed away April 19, 2003….
Donna was born on May 14, 1948, in Bakersfield, and lived here all her life. She was a teacher and counselor for 32 years with the Greenfield School District.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Harold Copenhaver; stepfather, Steve Miklos and brother, Doug Miklos.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Halford; daughters and sons-in-law, Joely and B.J. Welle of Bakersfield and Missy and Brent Hickman of South Carolina; daughter, Cindy Rheinheimer of Ohio; grandchildren, Chase, Conner, Cason, Ryan, Brittany, Kailey, Kirstie and Briana; mother, Betty Ann Kimble of Bakersfield; mother-in-law, Una Halford of Cuyama; sisters, Doris Cruz, Diane Martinez and husband, Joe, Debbie Mennucci and husband, Al; brothers, Danny Copenhaver and wife, Kathy and David Miklos and wife, Berta; aunt, Doris Wright of Bakersfield; uncle, David Kimble of Bakersfield; nieces and nephews, Debbie, Joshua, Chantale, Danny, Derek, Margaret, Adam, Morgan, Sidney, Madison and Mackenzie; special cousins, Bonnie and Jack and Sandy and many more special relatives that she loved dearly.
Casketbearers will be Bob Montes, Al Montes, Walt Anderson, Scott Burton, Ed Fowler and Ron Wren. Honorary casketbearers will be Danny Copenhaver, David Miklos, Josh Martinez, Danny Martinez, Jack Kimble and B.J. Welle….
Photo from Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary and Cemetery—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GEMurphy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna L. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Donna Lucille Copenhaver Jaime Halford was born 14 May 1948 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Donna L. Copenhaver, age 20, married Jose Jaime, age 25, on 21 Sept 1968 in Kern Co., CA.
From Nevada, Marriae Index (Ancestry): Donna Lucille Jaime married Kenneth Wayne Halford on 11 Nov 1977 in Clark Co., NV.
From CA Divorces: Donna L. Copenhaver and Joe Jaime were divorced on _____ Feb 1975 in Kern Co., CA.
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DONNA MARIE TARRANT ALFORD
SISKIYOU DAILY NEWS
Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA—Thursday, 20 October 2011
Donna Marie Alford, 50, of Greenview [Siskiyou Co.] passed peacefully at her home on Oct. 16, 2011 surrounded by her family after an intense four-year battle with cancer.
Donna was born on March 20, 1961 in San Francisco to Jack and Bertha (Bee) Tarrant. She grew up in Pacifica, Calif. She attended and graduated from Terra Nova High School. She moved to Scott Valley in 1985, where she met and married Gary Alford on June 17, 1995 and they raised their two daughters Leslie Alford and Amanda Slay as well as two sons Gary Alford Jr. and Travis Alford. She also worked at PremierWest Bank in Greenview for four years.
Donna was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She loved to spend time with her very large family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling and camping. Donna had very many wonderful qualities; she was very courageous, gentle, strong-willed, loving and inspiring. She touched the lives of many and will be missed very much.
She was preceded in death by her father Jack Tarrant.
She is survived by her mother Bertha Tarrant; her husband Gary Alford; her children Leslie Alford, Amanda (Mark) Slay, Gary (Samantha) Alford Jr., and Travis Alford and his girlfriend Holly Howerton; her grandchildren Julia, Ava and Dylan Alford, Abigale and Josh Slay, Jennifer (Joe) Rennock, and Kierra and Kailyn Alford; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Robert (Holly) Tarrant, her sisters Georgia (Richard) Tull and Pam (Gary) Howard and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at the Fort Jones Cemetery, followed by a reception celebrating her life at the Fort Jones Community Hall. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna Marie Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Greenview, Siskiyou Co., CA.
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DORCAS MAY SEARFOSS ALVORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 29 October 1965
Mrs. Dorcas M. Alvord, 65, 6661 Morongo Road, Twentynine Palms, died Saturday at Twentynine Palms hospital.
A native Bever Falls, Pa., Mrs. Alvord had lived in Twentynine Palms 14 years. She was a secretary at the Harvey Mixon Lumber Co., Twentynine Palms. She was the widow of Corlett H. Alvord, who operated an electrical business in San Bernardino while the family lived there.
Survivors include a son, William C. of San Bernardino; two daughters. Mrs. Barbara A. Jackson of Twentynine Palms and Mrs. Martha A. Dickinson of Kaneohe, Hawaii; a stepfather, Ed Haussinger of Big Bear, and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sunday at the Twentynine Palms Cemetery, with the Rev. Leland W. Kuns of the Little Church of the Desert officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
See the obituary of her husband, Corlett Harry Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DORIS ANN ALFORD HUDSON
ELK GROVE CITIZEN
Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Doris Hudson, a resident of Elk Grove for more than 20 years, died on April 28, 2009 in Elk Grove. She was 71.
Hudson was born on April 7, 1936, in West Virginia.
She is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Schlegelmilch, of Elk Grove; Patty Keeler of Delaware, Ohio; and Betty Goodwin of Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Hudson is also survived by sons Brian Hudson, of Elk Grove; John Hudson of Carmel, Ind.; and daughter Lori Corken of Indianapolis, Ind. She also is survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were private and have already been held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris Ann Hudson (SS# issued in OH), last residence Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of her sister Dorothy Mae Alford Tupper Schlegelmilch in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Clark Lee Alford and Gladys Laura Morgan Alford; and her sister Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in Ohio Obituaries; her brother Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; and her sister Betty Jean Alford Goodwin in West Virginia Obituaries.
Doris’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Doris Ann 1936 WV1, Clark Lee 1902 WV2, Olen Bucy 1877 WV3, Merican V. 1831 VA4, Joseph 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DORIS GRACE SCHRIEFER ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 14 May 2015
09/29/1928 ~ 05/06/2015
EL CAJON—Doris Grace Alford passed away peacefully in her sleep from head trauma she sustained in a fall. Her husband of 67 years, son Jack Jr., daughter Peggy and daughter-in-law Ginger, where by her side. The family wishes to remember her deep love for nature and vibrant spirit.
Doris was born on September 29, 1928. Doris met her future husband Jack at the age of 12, and after graduating from Hoover High School in 1947 Jack and Doris were married. Doris was a homemaker and enjoyed family life, after retiring Jack and Doris traveled the U.S. in their RV and met many friends along the way.
Doris is survived by her husband Jack (86), a sister Elva (94), son Jack Jr., daughter Peggy, three nieces, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
By her request, there will be no services….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From CA Births: Doris Grace Schriefer was born 29 Sept 1928 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Lilley.
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DORIS MAY ALFRED
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 December 2013
A private committal service is planned for Doris Alfred who passed away on November 18, 2013 in Santa Cruz.
Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada on October 23, 1923, she was 90 years old. Doris lived in the Santa Clara County for many years, working there as a file clerk for county law enforcement. She retired to Salem, Oregon, and later moved to Santa Cruz in 1999.
She was a very talented quilt maker and her family will forever cherish the many beautiful quilts that she created. Perhaps the most unique hobby or pleasure of hers was walking. Doris would often walk miles upon miles throughout Santa Cruz. She personally knew all the inhabitants of the San Lorenzo River Bank and their dilemmas; walking by them and with them along the entire river levy, while well into her mid-eighties. Her family often commented that if there was a pedestrian walkway or route, Doris would take it just for the sake of walking. Her adventurous spirit will be missed by all those who came to know her.
She is survived by her four sons, James Alfred of Seattle, Terry Alfred of Santa Cruz, Dan Alfred of Cincinnati, and Bud Alfred of Cupertino. She also leaves her sister, Shirley Olsen of Seattle, and 8 beloved grandchildren.
She will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland Oregon beside her late husband, Stanley Alfred who preceded her in death in 1996.
Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light an online candle and share your thoughts and condolences with her family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From Find A Grave: Stanley Nelson Alfred was born 21 Feb 1917 and died 19 Sept 1996.
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DOROTHY L. ALLFORD
AAFA #0234
Sister of Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236
Half-Sister of Betty Lydia Alford Davis, AAFA #0223, Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233, and Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan, AAFA #0235
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN
Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 18 July 2021
This a tribute to pioneers in their professions and lives.
Dorothy Allford, MD was born 6/24/1924 in Killona [St. Charles Parish], Louisiana to Mr. and Mrs. Anna Singer and Murray Alford. She passed away on 12/27/2020 in Loma Linda [San Bernardino Co.], California, from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 96….
Dorothy was the last survivor, 2nd to the youngest, of 12 children that were raised on a farm in Raceland, Louisiana. Two siblings died as babies, however, the 10 surviving children went on to lead very productive and extraordinary lives.
Dorothy had a hard life. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School in New Orleans, then Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a Bachelor of Science Degree and was granted a scholarship to medical school at Loma Linda University in California. In 1953, she completed her Master of Public Health Degree with a specialty in Physical Medicine and rehabilitation, as one of only a few women in her graduating class, which was an extraordinary accomplishment.
Dorothy never married nor had children, but she loved her family, friends, and her home in Loma Linda. As a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church, she was devoted to God, her church and her community. She was also a published author about creation, produced two video documentaries on cancer from smoking, and researched baby birth defects. Her medical career of 40 years was in General Practice and Rehabilitation. Women like her helped pave the way for all women who wanted a meaningful profession. Even during her years of retirement, she continued to attend the Loma Linda University Annual Post-graduate Convention (APC) and classes in the spring.
The Memorial Service will be at 7th Day Sabbath Church (909-370-1311), 850 S. Via Lata, Ste. 109), Colton, CA on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Seventh Day Sabbath Church in Colton, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her half-sister Josephine Louise Alford Carrigan in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Murray Luther Alford Sr. and Anna Singer Alford; and brothers Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. and Murray Peter Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; of her siblings Helen Singer Alford Cook and Jacob Harris Alford Sr.; and half-sisters Betty Lydia Alford Davis and Edna Vesta Alford Giddings in Texas Obituaries.
Dorothy legally changed the spelling of her surname to Allford because it bothered her when people pronounced it “Al” as in Al Smith. She would have preferred the spelling of her surname to have been Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Dorothy L. 1924 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DOROTHY ANDREA ALFORD ANDERSON
Mother of Linda Jean Anderson Bennett, AAFA #1022
Larry and Dorothy Alford Anderson
Photos from their daughter, Linda Jean Anderson Bennett, AAFA #1022
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Anderson, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Andrea (Alford)—Passed away quietly on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at age 90.
Dot was born in Houston, TX, on June 22, 1922, and moved to California at age 7, with her parents, W.G. Alford and Edith Mary (Nielsen), and her brother, W.G. Alford, Jr. She graduated from high school in Oakland, CA, and except for a few years in the Bay Area and Southern CA, she spent most of her life in Sacramento. In addition to being a homemaker and an excellent seamstress, she was a member of the Job’s Daughters Bethel #1, Order of the Eastern Star, Rising Star Chapter #36, a charter member of North Ridge Country Club, Fort Sutter Yacht Club and Weber Point Yacht Club. She and her husband belonged to many insurance associations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lawrence E. Anderson, a retired Independent Insurance Adjuster. She had many dear long-time friends, both from the neighborhood and her other associations. Lake Tahoe was a special place for her, having had a house there for many years. She also enjoyed many years with her husband both yachting and traveling in their RV.
Dot, lovingly referred to as ‘Granu,’ was preceded in death by her grandchildren John Jeffrey Zahourek and Kelly Lynn Bennett, her son-in-law, Frank T. Bennett, and grandson-in-law, Frank Ingargiola.
Dot is survived by her brother, W. Gary Alford, Jr. of Sacramento, CA; her daughters, Sue Kyle (Mike) of Minden, NV, and Lynn Bennett of Granite Bay, CA; granddaughters, Kimberly Ingargiola-Burns of Folsom, CA, and Karen A. Bennett of Roseville [Placer Co.], CA; great granddaughter, Kaila Ingargiola; great grandson, Ryan Burns; great great grandsons, Kaidin Ingargiola and Michael Robertson; 11 nieces & nephews and their children and grandchildren.
At her request, no services will be held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Wedding announcement:
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Sunday, 25 May 1941
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Dorothy Andrea 1922 TX1, Wendell Gary 1895 TX2, Isham Brittain 1871 TX3, Burtis Terry 1845 AL4, Isham 1815 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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DOROTHY DEAN REED ALFORD RENFROE
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 19 May 1985
Photo from North New Hope Cemetery, Dover, Pope Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ronnie & Marjeana
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Renfroe (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Jan 1894 and died _____ May 1985, last residence Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her first husband, James Washington Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Dorothy Dean Renfroe was born 21 Jan 1894 in AR, daughter of _____ Reeves and _____ Isam. She died 14 May 1985 in Orange Co., CA.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837–1957 (Ancestry): Dorothy Alford, age 54, married J.H. Renfroe, age 60, on 26 June 1948 in Russellville, Pope Co., AR.
From SSACI: Dorothy Dene Alford was born 21 Jan 1894 in Dover, Pope Co., AR, daughter of Rufus Reed and Maltil Icion [sic].
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DOROTHY G. “DOT” ALFORD DODSON
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Friday, 28 January 2005
May 21, 1950 – January 18, 2005
Dorothy “Dot” Dodson passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Mace Meadow home in Pioneer [Amador Co.], CA on January 18, 2005 after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.
Dot was born in Hayward, CA to Tom and Mary Alford. She had been employed by Pacific Bell Telephone for thirty years where she had been instrumental in implementing many of the features offered by phone companies today before retiring to Mace Meadow Golf Course in Pioneer, CA with her husband, Rod. Dot loved golf and became a member of the Fairway Ladies Golf Club at Mace Meadow Golf Course and was always ready to donate her time to charitable events.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Rod, her daughter, Lisa, son, Todd, and her six grandchildren, Jake, Kira, T.J., Kylee, Logan and Clayton, along with her parents, her brother, Tommy, sisters, Jean & Joan, and their families.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, February 10, 2005, at 11am at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Rd., Concord....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy G. Dodson (SS# issued in CO) was born 21 May 1950, last residence Pioneer, Amador Co., CA.
CA Births lists Dorothy Grace Alford, born 21 May 1950 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Reed.
CA Marriages lists the marriage of Dorothy G. Alford, age 30, and Rodney L. Dodson, age 30, on 20 Sept 1980 in Contra Costa Co., CA.
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DOROTHY JANE ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Dorothy Alford Nov. 5, 1930 – May 29, 2011
Resident of Pinole
Dorothy Alford passed away peacefully after a short illness. She was born in Tacoma, Washington. She retired from Contra Costa County after working 10 years in the Mental Health Department. Dorothy was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her son David; Mark and his wife Sherry and her grandchildren; Christopher and Sarah.
Her husband, Leonard and her grandson, David Jr, predeceased her.
A celebration of life will be held at Bay Park, 2621 Appian Way, Pinole on Saturday, June 11th at 2:30 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Jane Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Pinole, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Leonard Allen Alford, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY JEAN BELL ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 3 February 1977
Alford, Dorothy J. Age 81. Passed away Monday [January 31].
Survived by granddaughters, Carol Lamb, Jean Long, Margaret Pash, Elizabeth Alford and 6 great grandchildren.
Memorial services to held March 6, 1977, at the First United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m. Sheelar/Stricklin Mortuary….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 July 1895 and died _____ Jan 1977, last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Rolla Albert Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Dorothy J. Alford was born 4 July 1895 in NE and died 31 Jan 1977 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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DOROTHY LOUISE ALFORD HARGROVE YOUNG
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—11 October 2012
Dorothy Louise Young—Age 82, of Temecula, California, entered eternity on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
She entered life Wednesday, September 10, 1930 in Anderson, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Alford and the late Elma Alford.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Garry M. Hargrove. She is survived by her husband, Charles Young; daughter, Kathy Blackburn; 2 grandsons, K.C. Blackburn and Josh Blackburn and his wife, Amy; 4 great-grand-children, Taylor, Riley, Ryan, and Brooklyn Blackburn; step-sister, Twylla Clanin.
Services will be held privately in the future. Interment will be in Magnolia Memorial Park, Garden Grove, California.
Photo from Magnolia Memorial Park, Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chuck Schubert
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her father, Elmer Alford, in Indiana Obituaries, where she is listed as Dorothy Hargrove.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Dorothy Louise 1930 IN1, Elmer 1902 IN2, George A. 1861 IN3, Andrew 1816 VA4, Henry 1778 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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DOROTHY MAE ALFORD TUPPER SCHLEGELMILCH
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—9 April 2016
Dorothy Mae Alford Schlegelmilch passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 89 years old.
Dorothy was born in Lewisburg [Greenbrier Co.], WV on February 7, 1927 to Clark and Gladys Alford. Dorothy retired from the County of Santa Clara, California. Dorothy was lovingly known as the Matriarch of her family.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Diane Pickett of Idaho; her sister Patty Keeler of Ohio; and granddaughter Jennlynne Stottrup. She is also survived by her 2 great-grandchildren Raylynne and Ashlynne, and many nephews and nieces.
She is preceded in death by her husband Don Schlegelmilch, her parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at 9500 School Street, Elk Grove, CA.
Photo from Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Brocher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her sister Doris Ann Alford Hudson in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Clark Lee Alford and Gladys Laura Morgan Alford; and her sister Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in Ohio Obituaries; her brother Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; and her sister Betty Jean Alford Goodwin in West Virginia Obituaries.
From CA Divorces: Dorothy M. Alford and Eugene R. Tupper were divorced on _____ June 1967 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
Dorothy’s second husband was Donnell Dodt Schlegelmilch.
Dorothy’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Dorothy Mae 1927 WV1, Clark Lee 1902 WV2, Olen Bucy 1877 WV3, Merican V. 1831 VA4, Joseph 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DOROTHY MAE HALE DRAKE ALFORD
Photo from Tejama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—21 January 2010
Dorothy Mae Drake Alford, 88, of Gerber passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2010. She was buried January 16th at the Tehama Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in August 12, 1921 to Elmo and Bertie Hale in White River, South Dakota. She was the youngest and last survivor of nine children. Dorothy married John Drake September 7th, 1940 in Reno, Nevada; together they had one child, Barbara. After John’s death in 1972 Dorothy met and married Stanley Alford. Stan and Dorothy enjoyed 35 years together until Grandpa Stan passed away in 2008.
Dorothy was an avid bowler and retired as league secretary after 25 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 3909 in Los Molinos, and was Pocahontas of the Silver Cloud Council.
Grandma loved and lived for her grandchildren. She loved to camp, hunt and fish; she spent many summers doing so with both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and seamstress. Grandma was also a big baseball fan, mostly the Dodgers, and when the Dodger’s played the Giants or A’s you were guaranteed a little excitement in the house.
She was always there for her family. One nephew stated, “She was the mother I never had, when she waitressed she made sure I had a $1.00 a day for school and she taught me to bake a pie when I was 12. Aunt Dorothy was a kind and loving person.”
Dorothy is survived by her grandchildren, Debara and spouse Frank Kassik of Kenai Alaska; David Due Jr. of Alabama, and Donna Pacheco of Red Bluff; son-in-law of 46 years, David Due of Gerber, 6 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband John Drake; her 8 brothers and sisters; her daughter Barbara Due; and second husband, Robert Stanley Alford.
You’ll always be in our loving memories. We’ll miss you grandma.
Photo from Tehama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer Robert McConnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Robert Stanley Alford, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY MARGARET PATON HALFORD
CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
PARADISE—No service will be held for Dorothy Margaret Halford, 87, of Paradise, who died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997, in a ridge hospital [?].
She was born Dec. 21, 1909, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada to Harry and Margaret McPhee Paton.
Mrs. Halford worked as a Pacific Telephone Co. supervisor of directory assistance for 30 years. She was a member of AARP and the Telephone Pioneers.
Her only survivor is a niece. Her husband, George, died in 1947.
Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. Arrangements are under the directions of Rose Chapel.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Salazar
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy M. Halford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.
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DOROTHY MARIE PRIDDY WINBURN ALFORD
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 10 February 1992
In another article:
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN
Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 10 February 1992
HESPERIA [San Bernardino Co.]—Dorothy Marie Alford, 68, of Hesperia died Feb. 6 in Fontana [San Bernardino Co.].
Mrs. Alford was born in Texas and resided in the Ontario area nearly all of her life.
She was a caterer for the Flatirons Country Club and was a member of Hesperia Leisure Lodge.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Yewell Derrell Alford; a son, Michael Eugene Winburn of Riverside; two daughters, Victoria Lynn Van Norman of Fontana and Vivian Kay Seale of Boulder, Colo.; and seven grandchildren….
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park. Richardson-Peterson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sadie May
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Winburn (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 May 1923 and died _____ Feb 1992, last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
From CA Deaths: Dorothy Marie Priddy Alford was born 22 May 1923 in TX and died 6 Feb 1992 in San Bernardino Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Black.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry] lists Vivian Kay Winburn, born 15 Jan 1943 in McCulloch Co., TX, and Michael Eugene Winburn born 17 Sept 1950 in Concho Co., TX, children of Bennie Eugene Winburn and Dorothy Marie Priddy.
From CA Deaths: Yewell Derrel Alford was born 4 Aug 1912 in TX and died 28 March 1995 in San Bernardino Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name was Kennedy.
Yewell Derrell “Bud” Alford’s memorial at Find A Grave says he was married to Betty Alfreda Deem Alford (1919–1988) and had 4 daughters.
For more information on Yewell’s family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
Her husband’s lineage: Yewell Derrel[l] 1912 TX1, John Martin 1879 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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DOROTHY ODELL WHITE ALFRED
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—30 September 2015
Dorothy Odell White Alfred
Feb 19, 1923 - Sept 26, 2015
Resident of San Ramon and Walnut Creek
Dorothy Odell Alfred passed away on Saturday, September 26, after a long illness.
Dorothy was born in May, Texas on February 19, 1923. She came to California as a young girl where her family settled in Exeter. Graduating from High School in 1942 during WWII, she came to Northern California to work in the Defense Industries. Dorothy later became a Licensed Vocational Nurse and worked her entire career at Merritt Hospital in Oakland, California. Upon retirement, Dorothy was a volunteer at the San Ramon Valley Medical Center for many years. Dorothy was caring, giving and her loving spirit will be sorely missed.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Austris Rungis of Reno, Nevada, Michael McEntire of McKinney, Texas, three grandchildren, Bryan Lee of Castro Valley, California, Promise McEntire of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Rusty McEntire of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and one great granddaughter, Emmalyn Lee of Zamora, California.
Friends and family are invited to … a funeral service on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel, 1139 Saranap Avenue, Walnut Creek.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DOUGLAS EARL ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 5 July 2004
Douglas Earl Alford, 40, of Thermal died July 1, 2004, in Indio as a result of a traffic accident.
He was born Aug. 7, 1963, to Myron Earl Alford and Phyliss Alford in Columbus, Ind.
He married Deborah Forbes on June 26, 2000, in Indio.
He was a truck driver for A-1 Aggregrates for four years and was a member of Calvary Chapel, Cathedral City. He served in the Marine Corps from 1984–1988.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Forbes-Alford of Thermal.
Additional survivors include a daughter, Destiny Summer Alford of Thermal; a brother, Paul Alford of Tennessee; two sisters, Melissa Thompson of Indiana and Paula Williams of Kautman; and his father, Myron Alford, and stepmother, Barbara Alford, of Leeburg, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Tandy Alford, and his mother, Phyliss Alford-Sutton.
…. Burial will be private. Palm Springs Mortuary is handling arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Douglas E. Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence not listed.
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DUSTIN JOHN ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 21 July 1991
LATON—Services for Dustin John Alford, 17, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Tinkler Mission Chapel.
Dustin died Wednesday [July 17] in an automobile accident. He was a high-school student.
Surviving are his parents, Elgie Babb of Fresno and Helen Alford of Laton; a brother, Jason Watkins of Fresno; and five sisters, Rochelle Angell and Jennifer and Loretta Babb, all of Fresno, and Nicole and Tracey Fletcher, both of Laton….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dustin J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Jan 1974, last residence not listed
From CA Deaths: Dustin John Alford was born 29 Jan 1974 in CA and died 17 July 1991 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.
CA Births lists Dustin J. Alford, born 29 Jan 1974 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.
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EARL ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Alford, Earl—Services to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. in the Memory Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Covina Hills.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Pittman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 16 Apr 1940 and died 17 Sept 2007, last residence Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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EARL ELWOOD ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 26 March 1975
Alford, Earl E. Age 56.
Survived by wife, Mildred; sons, Richard, Dennis and Charles; brothers, Cecil, Lester, Carl and Roby; sister, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn; and 1 granddaughter.
Service Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Spongberg Mortuary Chapel.
Photo from Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Harrison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 20 Jan 1919, last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brothers Clayton Robert Alford and Ralph Douglas Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and of his siblings Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Earl E. Alford, born 20 Jan 1919 in VA, died 23 March 1975 in Los Angeles Co.
From U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775–2006 (Ancestry): Earl Elwood Alford served in the Marine Corp. beginning on 12 Jan 1939.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Earl Elwood 1919 VA1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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EARLEE ALFORD YATES
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Earlee Alford-Yates
Resident of Discovery Bay
Earlee Alford-Yates departed from this life on December the 8th, 2017. Funeral Services will be held 12/15/17 11am-2pm at the East Palo Alto Seventh Day Adventist Church 994 Beach St. where she attended for the past forty years. Her Strong faith in Jesus Christ our lord and savior was apparent to all who knew her. Her smile, love and kindness will be missed by all she touched.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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EARNEST HOWARD ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 9 November 1943
REDDING (Shasta Co.), Nov. 9—Howard Alford, 24, of Anderson [Shasta Co.] died yesterday, the second victim of a motorcycle-truck crash south of Redding last week.
Emil Venzke, 47, of Cottonwood died Friday of injuries suffered in the accident Thursday night.
The men were injured when a motorcycle operated by Alford headed onto a one way bridge two miles south of here and sideswiped an Oregon-California Freight truck.
Both men lost their legs in the crash and suffered other injuries.
Highway Patrolman Floyd Sublett said Alford was driving north and passed a number of stopped autos while approaching the bridge on Highway 99. He said the large freight truck was nearly clear of the bridge when the accident occurred.
The bridge is being reconstructed and is open only to one way traffic.
Alford was born in Red Bluff. He had resided in Anderson since 1929.
He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Alford of Anderson; three brothers, Robert Stanley, Allen T. and Ralph E. Alford, all of the United States Army, and one sister, Mrs. Ida May Rhodes of Anderson.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Aaron Canty
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brothers Allen Temple Alford, with whom he shares a gravestone, and Robert Stanley Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Ralph Eugene “Gene” Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Births: Earnest H. Alford was born 17 Apr 1918 in Tehama Co., mother’s maiden name Dinkle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Earnest Howard 1918 CA1, Robert Temple 1874 CA2, Julius Marion 1845 AR3, Robert Temple 1814 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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EDITH CLEO CAMP ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 20 August 1992
Nov. 4, 1919–Aug. 18, 1992
Edith C. Alford, 72, of Modesto, died Tuesday at Colony Park Care Center.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Hodgens, Okla. She had lived in Modesto for 47 years. She was a supervisor at F.W. Woolworth Co. for 29 years.
She is survived by her son, Robert Camp of Modesto; stepchildren, Joe Alford and Janice Chancellor, both of Modesto; brother, Olen Camp of Coulterville; sisters, Marie Kilgore, Billie Nugent and Ruby McCleskey, all of Modesto; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A funeral is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel, Hughson….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Edith Cleo Alford was born 4 Nov 1919 in OK and died 18 Aug 1992 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Dehart and father’s surname Camp.
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EDITH ELIZABETH “BETTY” HUMANN ALFORD
Wife of Jack Leland Alford, AAFA #0961
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—29 July 2012
Alford, Elizabeth H. (Betty)—Born November 22, 1924, in Pasadena, California, to Henry and Edith Locan Human. Betty passed away in Huntington Beach, California, July 7, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She is survived by her son Chris of Huntington Beach; California and daughter Peggy of Auburn, Alabama, and four granddaughters.
A native of San Marino, she attended Pasadena High School (CA) and graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1942, and continued her education at UC Berkley where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi (Pi Phi) sorority. Married 2nd Lieutenant (USN), Jack L. Alford in 1944, living in Coronado, Manhattan Beach, San Marino, Glendora, Newport Beach, and La Jolla, California, (Jack predeceased her in 2006).
Betty’s life was always centered around her family who she loved dearly. Betty became an astute business woman, first as a Real Estate Agent in San Marino, and later as a Real Estate Broker and business owner. She co-founded the very successful, “Glendora Properties” with Jean Butler. She and Jack were avid boaters in their spare time, and she was an active member of the Balboa Yacht Club where she and Jack chaired the Committee that ran annual Ensenada Yacht Race in the early 70’s. She was always active in the local community, particularly in Newport Beach, (Balboa Peninsula Point Association), where she was responsible for the redesign of residential street signage. Betty had a passion for life and met every day with a smile, loved people, family, and a countless number of pets of all kinds. Her family misses her terribly.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Jack Leland Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Edith E. Humann, born 22 Nov 1924 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Locau.
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EDITH INEZ SMARTT ALFORD SPEARS ROBERTS
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Tuesday, 24 July 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edith Smart (SS# issued in TN) was born 29 July 1921 and died _____ July 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Deeman Alford; and children Deeman Lewis “D.L.” Alford and Grace Cecelia Alford Hayes in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Edith I. Roberts was born 29 July 1921 in TN and died 20 July 1973 in San Francisco.
From SSACI: Edith Smartt Alford, black, was born 29 July 1921 in Knoxville, TN, daughter of Henry W. Smartt and Elizabeth Whiteside. She died _____ July 1973 and is listed with the following names:
1943 Edith Smartt Alford
1944 Edith Inez Alford
1958 Edith Inez Spears
1971 Edith Inez Smart and Inez Spears
From Tennessee State Marriages (Ancestry): Edith Inez Smartt, age 32, married Alonzo Hodge Spears on 16 Sept 1953 in Grainger Co., TN.
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EDITH VELA GUESS ALFORD
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Thursday, 23 December 2004
GREENFIELD [Monterey Co.]—Edith Alford, 87, of Greenfield, died on Sunday, December 19, 2004, at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Funeral services were held on December 23 at Whitehurst-Grim Funeral Chapel in King City. Burial followed in King City Cemetery.
She was born on August 8, 1917, in Greenforest [Carroll Co.], AR. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Tommy Alford of Salinas; a daughter, Norma Azcona of King City, a brother, Carol Guess of Springdale, AR; a sister, Frankie Steidley of Greenfield; grandchildren, Nancy Utterback and Todd Utterback, both of Salinas, and Amy Utterback of Soledad; and great-grandsons, Brandon Webb and Nathan Arbrun, both of King City, and Michael Sisson of Salinas.
Photo from King City Cemetery, King City, Monterey Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Burpo Woodworth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Greenfield, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son Tommy Joe Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was Ernie Thomas Alford (1905–1998). They were married on 21 Dec 1940 in Carroll Co., AR. Ernie was the son of William Thomas Alford and Gemima May Baugh Alford.
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EDMOND R. ALFORD
Photo from Mel Hunt’s Mel Hunt Family Tree (Ancestry
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Monday, 18 June 1928
Alford—In Oakland, June 17, 1928. Edmond R., beloved husband of Nellie F. Alford, loving father of Thomas E. and Leo M. Alford; a native of New York, aged 70 years.
Funeral will be held from the parlors of the Oakland Undertaking Co., 3007 Telegraph avenue, Tuesday, June 19, 1928, at 8:30, thence to St. Jarlath’s church where mass will be said for the repose of his soul commencing at 9 o’clock. Funeral and interment private. (Frank J. Youell, director.)
Photo from Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Photo copyright 2007 by Deborah Ratto Dash – permission granted
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Helen Frances “Nellie” Reardon Alford; and son Leo Michael Alford in this compilation.
On the 1900 census, Seattle, King Co., WA, and on the 1910 census, Kern Co., CA, Edmond R. Alford, born NY, says his parents were born in Ireland.
On the 1860 census, Cornwall, Orange Co., NY, Edmond Alford, age 3 born NY, and 4 siblings are living with their parents, Michael and Mary Alford, both age 30 and born Ireland.
From U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 (Ancestry): Nellie F. Alford, widow of Edmond R. Alford, alias Edmond R. Welch, applied for a pension based on Edmond’s Indian Wars service in the U.S. Infantry as Principle Musician, 1880–1882. He enlisted in 1875 and was discharged in 1880 [?].
His lineage: Edmond R. 1857 NY1, Michael 1830 Ireland2.
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EDNA ALBERTA JORDAN ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 January 1992
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 March 1929 and died _____ Jan 1992, last residence Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Sherman Ross Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Edna Alberta Jordan Alford was born 30 March 1929 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, daughter of Harry L. Jordan and Ruth V. Gillis.
From CA Births: Edna Alberta Jordan was born 30 March 1929 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Gillis.
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EDNA ALFORD BURKETT
COURIER NEWS
Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR—Wednesday, 28 April 1937
Photo from Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Henry Webber
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Edna Burkett, age 35, died 22 Apr 1937 in Tulare Co., CA.
From Arkansas, Marriage Certificates (Ancestry): Edna Alford, age 18, and Oscar Burket, age 21, were issued a marriage license on 20 Jan 1925 in Mississippi Co., AR. Both were residents of Gosnell, Mississippi Co., AR.
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EDNA ALFORD KOHLER
DAILY TELEGRAM
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Friday, 27 January 1933
In another article:
SANTA MARIA DAILY TIMES
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA—Friday, 27 January 1933
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Newton Alford; and brother Ray Alford in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Geo. Kohler married Edna L. Alford on 8 June 1910 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Edna 1888 CA1, Thomas Newton 1860 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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EDNA CHARLOTTE HARLAN ALFORD
Grandmother of Edward Lewis Alford, AAFA #1357
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 9 March 1978
Edna C. Alford, Turlock. Final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday [March10] in the Allen Mortuary for Edna C. Alford, 66, who died Tuesday [March 7] in a local hospital after a short illness.
Interment will be in Turlock Memorial Park.
A native of Lodi, she had lived in the Denair area since 1950.
She leaves her widower, Fred Alford of Turlock; a daughter, Mary Moore of Oakdale; four sons, Samuel of Turlock, John of Utah, Roy with the Army in Japan and Thomas Alford of Orland; a brother, Earl Harlan of Colorado; a sister, Pearl Bertolero of Modesto, and 13 grandchildren.
The family requests any remembrances be given to the First Methodist Church Memorial Fund in Turlock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Fred Clarence Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Samuel Edward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Thomas Earl Alford in Missouri Obituaries
From CA Deaths: Edna Charlotte Alford was born 29 Nov 1911 in CA, died 7 March 1978 in Stanislaus Co.
CA Births lists Edna C. Harlan born 29 Nov 1911 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Larson.
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EDNA ELIZA HALFORD COLMAN SMITH
Photo from Jodi Nelson’s Joseph Halford and Descendants family tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Saturday, 5 March 1997
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gresham for Edna Halford Smith, who died Feb. 18 in San Pedro, Calif., of complications of a stroke. She was 89.
Mrs. Smith was born Oct. 5, 1907, in McCammon, Idaho. Former owner of a retail dress shop in Oakland, Calif., she lived in Gresham and Milwaukie for 25 years before moving to San Pedro two years ago. She married William Colman in 1929. They divorced. She married Edgar B. in 1950. He since has died.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Ronald Colman of San Pedro, and sister, Betty J. Olsen of Gresham.
Private interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna E. Smith (SS# issued in UT), last residence San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, William Oliver Halford and Eliza Ann Ward Halford, in Utah Obituaries; sister Bertha Gwendolyn Halford Brooks in Idaho Obituaries; and sister Betty Jean Halford Olsen in Oregon Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage: Edna Eliza 1907 ID1, William Oliver 1873 UT2, Joseph Henry 1842 IL3, Joseph 1803/1805 England4, Joseph 1766 England5.
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EDNA HARLENE ROGERS ALFORD HARRIS
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 14 July 1943
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Sharolee Lael Alford Morrow Shagenpor Ingram in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Edna Harlene Rogers was born 8 Oct 1901 in ID and died 12 July 1943 in San Francisco, CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Lauri.
From Oregon, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Edna H. Rogers, age 16, daughter of John C. Rogers and Ruby Rogers, married Joseph Melvin Alford, son of Lettie Alford, on 25 Feb 1916 in Baker Co., OR.
Her first husband’s lineage: Joseph Melvin 1897 ID1, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI2, Joseph D. 1834 PA3, James M. 1807 PA4.
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EDNA L. ALFORD OEST
Aunt of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
SAN MATEO TIMES
San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 January 1961
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Dave Francis, deceased
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, John Wesley Alford; and siblings Fred Alford, Fred Alford, Harry Newton Alford, and Pearl E. Alford Devincenzi in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Ethel Harriet Alford Perrin in Utah Obituaries.
She is buried next to her husband, Friedrich Wilhelm “Fred” Oest, born in Germany.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Edna L. 1879 CA1, John Wesley 1853 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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EDNA MARIE DAWSON ALFRED
NEWS TRIBUNE
Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 6 November 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Mrs. W.L. “Ted” Alfred
Mrs W.L. (Edna) Alfred, 87, formerly of Tacoma, died Saturday [November 3] in Sacramento where she had lived since 1937. She was born in St. Paul, Minn. and formerly belonged to St. Patrick’s Catholic church here.
She leaves a son, Jerome of San Mateo; a daughter, Mrs. Renee Freeman of Sacramento; a sister, Mrs. Maude Nisonger of Los Angeles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Private services will be held Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, under direction of Gaffney Funeral Home.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue Meister
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, William Lafayette “Ted” Alfred, in Washington Obituaries.
Her parents were William and Mary Dawson.
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EDON ALFORD ALLEN
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Sunday, 14 February 1999
Edon Allen, 89, of Fullerton, a homemaker, died Feb. 12, 1999, of natural causes. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, with services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton.
Survivors: daughter, Virginia Charlton; sons, Clovis, Montee, Collins; sisters, Frankie Standingwater, Dorothy Spilka; brothers, Bill and Riley Alford, Willie Allen; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edon Allen (SS# issued in MS) was born 22 Dec 1909, last residence Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her sister Dorothy Pauline Alford Spilka in Texas Obituaries; of her sister Frankie Esther Alford Boutwell Lowery Standingwater in Mississippi Obituaries; and of her brother Joy O. “Al” Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her lineage: Edon 1909 AR1, Charles Frank 1874 FL2.
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EDRIK MAURICE ALFORD
August 25, 1966 - September 24, 2014
Photo and dates from Struve and Laporte Funeral Home
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Friday, 26 September 2014
SALINAS—Edrik M. Alford, 48, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Edrik was born in Chatsworth in 1966 and moved to Salinas in 1975.
He attended Kammann Elementary School and North Salinas High School. He served in the U.S. Army then worked for Kohl’s Department Store until he became ill. He enjoyed all sports, especially football.
Edrik is survived by his father and step-mother, Maurice (Al) and Loraine Alford; his daughter, Amanda; son, Daniel; sister, Evonda from Kansas, and fiancé, Stephanie Williams of Salinas and her family.
He was loved and will be missed by all.
…. Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home….
Photo from Arroyo Grande Cemetery, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Helper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Maurice Burnfield “Al” Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Edrik M. Alford was born 25 Aug 1966 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Wolfe.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler.
His lineage: Edrik Maurice 1966 CA1, Maurice Burnfield 1929 TX2, Lovera Burnfield 1903 TX3, Major Church 1861 MS4, Churchwell 1830 AL5, Littleberry B. 1801 NC6.
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EDWARD DOYLE ALFORD
AAFA #1031
Father of Alan Lee Alford, AAFA #1427
High school graduation
“Dad doing what he loved best when healthy - bbq tri-tip”
Photos from his son Alan Lee Alford, AAFA #1427
LOMPOC RECORD
Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA—17 February 2013
Edward Doyle Alford of Tehachapi passed away Jan. 16, 2013 of natural causes.
He was born Nov. 19, 1935 in Chandler, OK to Otis and Mildred Alford, and like “The Grapes of Wrath” during the Great Depression, they moved to Salinas, CA when he was an infant.
Ed was a survivor. His life’s journey took him from Salinas to Santa Monica where he started a family before putting down roots in Lompoc. There, he did upholstery and worked at a muffler shop before opening a custom car shop, Chassis Engineering. He moved to the Santa Maria area, where he was a car salesman and licensed building contractor for many years before becoming disabled.
The recipient of heart and kidney transplants, Ed was given the generous gift of life by anonymous organ donors, to whom we give eternal thanks. His final journey brought him to the mountains of Tehachapi, where the quiet serenity and beautiful view overlooking Bear Valley provided him absolute peace.
Many, many family members will miss his wide smile and presence, but we all know he is at long last free of pain.
Ed is survived by his wife Jan; brothers Denis (Patricia) of Kennewick, WA, and David (Phyllis) of Goldsboro, NC; children - James of Grover Beach, Lonnie (Lisa) of Santa Barbara, Karen of Fayetteville, AR, Alan (Jenny) of Galt, Debbie (Kim) of Ozark, MO, step-son Kenny (Diane) of Tehachapi, daughter-in-law Cheryl of Santa Maria; grandchildren, Shaun, Michael (Krissy), Jarah, Cameron (Amanda), Athena, Brittney, Ruben, Samantha, Kaycee, Madison, and Devin; great-grandchildren, Sandra, Halie, Lio, and Leira.
Ed was pre-deceased by father Otis, mother Mildred, step-mother Billie, sister Donna, brother-in-law Terry, and step-son Daniel.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his second wife, Darlene Gail Stirens Furst Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Donnaleta Joyce Alford Anderson; and stepmother, Willie Lee “Billie” Kizer Alford, in Nevada Obituaries; and of his grandfather, Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr., and great-grandmother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Edward Doyle 1935 OK1, Otis Doyle 1914 OK2, Lonnie Erwin 1890 KY3, John Hardin 1841 KY4, Joseph 1812 KY5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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EDWARD JOHN ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 September 2009
Alford, Edward John—Born in San Diego, California on January 22, 1925, he passed away on August 20, 2009.
Beloved husband of Margaret P. Alford, the couple would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on November 7th. He is also survived by one niece Mary Margaret Dawson and her family.
Ed was employed by the Union-Tribune Publishing Company for almost 50 years as a Circulation District Manager where he mentored many young men during his career. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre and at the end of the conflict was witness to the Nuremberg Trials.
A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South on September 14th, at 1:00 p.m….
Photo from First United Methodist Church Cemetery San Diego, San Diego Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Claxton
Note from photographer: Cenotaph, no ashes buried
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edward John Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas E. Alford and Elvina Symons Alford; and sister Mary Dorcas Alford Northcote in this compilation.
CA Births lists Edward John Alford, born 22 Jan 1925 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Symons.
California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893–1937 (Ancestry) lists Edward John Alford, b. in San Diego on 22 Jan 1925, Mary Dorcas Alford, b. in San Diego on 2 June 1927, and Elvina Alford, age 45, British citizen, sailing from Dover, England to San Pedro, CA, arriving 5 Jan 1937. Elvina names Mr. John Symont of Boscastle, England, as her nearest relative in England. The Alfords are returning home to San Diego.
On the 1930 census in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, John E. Alford, age 5 born CA, is living with this parents, Thomas E. Alford, 38 England, and Elvina E. 37 England, and his sister Mary D. 2-10/12 CA. Thomas immigrated in 1922 and Elvina in 1923.
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EDWARD KENT ALVORD
LOMPOC RECORD
Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA—Sunday, 6 January 1985
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 Oct 1953 and died _____ Oct 1984, last benefit Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
From CA Births: Edward Kent Alvord was born 15 Oct 1953 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Oldfield.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Edward Kent Alvord married Peggy Louise Pitts on 24 Aug 1974 in Clark Co., NV.
From CA Deaths: Edward Kent Alvord died 26 Oct 1984 in Santa Barbara Co., CA. He was born 15 Oct 1953 in CA, mother’s maiden name Oldfield.
From CA Marriages: Sam A. Alvord, age 26, married Betty L. Oldfield on 23 Dec 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
From SSACI: Samuel Arthur Alvord was born 8 Oct 1930 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, son of Samuel C. Alford and Virginia A. Tlyng. He died _____ June 1977.
From CA Births: Samuel Arthur Alvord was born 8 Oct 1930 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Twing.
From CA Marriages: Samuel C. Alvord married Virginia A. Twing on 4 Dec 1929 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA:
Sam C. Alvord head 20 CO CO IA truck driver
Virginia A. wife 19 CA MA N. Ireland
On Samuel Churchill Alvord’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, living in El Monte, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was born 6 April 1910 in Colorado Springs, CO. His contact is Mrs. Francis Maring, his sister-in-law.
From CA Deaths: Samuel C. Alvord was born 6 Apr 1910 in CO and died 29 Sept 1963 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Quinby.
His ALVORD lineage: Edward Kent 1953 CA1, Samuel Arthur 1930 CA2, Samuel Churchill 1910 CO3.
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EDWARD L. ALVORD
DAILY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Wednesday, 5 February 1919
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Clio, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Lee
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Lydia Elizabeth Davis Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Ralph Ealy Alvord Jr. in Oregon Obituaries.
From:
CLIO MESSENGER
Clio, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 13 February 1919
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Edward L. 1901 MI1, Ralph Ealy 1872 MI2, William Alanson 1829 NY3, Theoditus 1792 NY4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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EDWARD LEROY “ROY” ALFORD
Brother of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
LOS GATOS TIMES
Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 October 1974
Photo from Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TimM
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 July 1911 [different than obituary] and died _____ Sept 1974, last residence Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lora Leona Monning Alford; parents, Harry Newton Alford and Sarah Lavina Purviance Alford; and brother Warren Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; of his brother Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; and of his sister Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Edward Leroy 1911 CA1, Harry Newton 1885 CA2, John Wesley 1853 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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EDWARD RUSSELL ALVORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial by C. Elliott
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 17 June 1925
LAST RITES HELD FOR EX-MERCED MAYOR
MERCED (Cal.), June 14—Ed Alvord, 61, a former mayor of Merced and member of the firm of Scofield-Alvord, blacksmithing machinists here, was buried today in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery. He died Sunday in a local hospital, following a lengthy illness, caused by a brain hemorrhage.
Alvord was born in Sherlocks, Mariposa county, June 12, 1864, coming here in 1884.
He is survived by a widow and two children, Loren Alvord and Mrs. E.H. (Eleanor) Lindsey, both of Merced.
Photos from Merced Cemetery, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Rebecca Eldalena White Alvord; parents, Lorenzo Alvord and Mary Theresa Kealy Alvord; and siblings Asa Lorenzo Alvord and Minnie Louisa Alvord Burdette in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 689 in “Supplementary Data”:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Edward Russell 1864 CA1, Lorenzo 1834 MI2, Russell 1802 NY3, Elisha 1778 NY4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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EDWARD T. “JIM” ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Edward (Jim) T. Alford
Former Resident of Martinez
Jan. 8, 1922 ~ Dec. 25, 2010
Edward passed away at the age of 88.
Edward was born in Martinez, CA attended Alhambra High School, joined the California Conservation Corps, and served in the U.S. Navy, Sea Bees, from 1942 until 1945. He work at the Benicia Arsenal, Tooele Army Depot, the Tracy Army Depot, until he retired. Jim enjoyed his dogs, fishing, bowling, the SF 49ers and Giants, WWF wrestling and a good John Wayne western. Jim loved spending time with his Great granddaughters Saylor and Maddy, they always put a smile on his face.
Jim was preceded in death by his best friend and loving wife Jean.
Jim is survived by his sons Bob (Kim) and John, 6 grandchildren; Bonnie (Tom), Steve (Jody), Andrea (Jesse), Katie, Elizabeth, Lucy (Tony); 4 great grandchildren; Madelynn, Saylor, Marco and Marina.
Jim was a strong, sweet and gentle man, and his smiling face and chuckle will be missed.
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wanderwegger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward T. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 Jan 1922, last residence Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eugenia R. “Jean” Moglia Alford; father, Charles Augustus Alford; and brothers Frank M. Alford and Lewis Everet Alford in this compilation.
CA Births confirms his birth date in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Lanes.
His lineage: Edward T. 1922 CA1, Charles Augustus 1878 NV2, Charles 1849 AL3.
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EDWARD WILLIAM “BIG ED” ALFORD
LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 June 2006
Alford, Edward William “Big Ed”—June 14, 1917 to June 5, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, at the Chapel of our Fathers at Forest Lawn in Cypress at 1:00 P.M.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cypress), Cypress, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frances Cope
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edward W. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
CA Births lists Edward W. Alford, born 14 June 1917 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Halfpenn.
A family tree on Ancestry lists Edward’s parents as Fred E. Alford and Annie Grace Halfpenny, born 23 Sept 1893 in Drayton, ND, and his wife as Virginia Malun, whom he married on 28 Sept 1941 in San Pedro, CA.
On the 1920 census in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, Edward, age 2-6/12 born CA, is listed with his parents, Fred E. Alford, 33 IL (parents b. NY and IL), and Grace H. 26 ND (parents b. Canada).
From CA Deaths: Fred E. Alford was born 3 Jan 1886 in IL, died 14 Feb 1964 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Coughlin.
On Frederick Edward Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, born 3 Jan 1887 in Aurora, IL. He is a City Services Dept. Manager living in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, and says he is responsible for supporting his wife and mother.
In 1910, Frederick E. Alford, age 23 b. IL, is living with his parents, William F. Alford 64 NY (parents b. US and MA) and Sarah Alford 55 IL (parents b. Ireland and Maine), in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA. William and Sarah had been married 25 years, first marriage for William and second for Sarah. Sarah had 4 children, 3 living. William was an orange grove farmer, and Frederick was an electrical engineer.
In 1900, William Alford, 53 b. Feb 1847 in NY, and Sarah Alford, 45 b. July 1854 in IL, are living in Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL, with their son Fred, b. Jan 1887, and their daughter Etta b. June 1888.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Edward William 1917 CA1, Frederick Edward 1887 IL2, William F. 1847 NY3, Orison 1806 NY4, Abner 1767 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josias 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EDWIN WILLIAM ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 November 1990
Alford, Edwin W., 87, of Van Nuys, retired. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary, North Hollywood.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edwin W. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Oct 1903 and died 4 Nov 1990, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his sister Flora Hattie Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Edwin W. Alford, same dates, was born in CA, mother’s maiden name not listed.
In 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Edwin W. Alford, apprentice dentist age 26 b. CA, is the head of the family, which includes his widowed mother Hulda M., 61 WI (parents b. Germany), and 3 single sisters. Their father was born in Canada.
In 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Edwin A. Alford, age 16 b. CA, is living with his widowed mother, Hulda Alford, 51 WI (parents b. Germany) and 3 single older sisters who were born in WI and TN, and 1 married sister who was b. in CA. Their father was born in Canada.
In 1900, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, William Alford, age 34 b. July 1865 in Canada (parents b. Canada) and his wife Hulda, 30 b. March 1869 in WI, are listed with 4 daughters: Fannie, June 1889 WI; Florra, July 1893 TN; Hellen, Jan 1895 TN; and Hilda, Apr 1898 CA. William immigrated in 1885.
A family tree on Ancestry lists him as Edwin William Alford, parents William Alford and Hulda Schulz (1869–1935).
His lineage: Edwin William 1903 CA1, William 1865 Canada2.
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ELAINE KAY ALFORD
PASADENA STAR-NEWS
Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 17 April 2008
Elaine Kay Alford, passed away April 14, 2008.
She is survived by her daughter, Taylore Lane Thomas; parents Thomas Earl Alford, Sr., and Kay Alice Alford, one brother Thomas Earl Alford Jr., soulmate, David Lamont Privitte, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family and friends.
…. Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 19, 2008, First A.M.E. Church, 1700 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena. Woods-Valentine Mortuary, Pasadena, Directing.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elaine Kay Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Feb 1971, last residence Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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ELAINE MELVINA ALFORD OWENS
Aunt of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203
Photo from her niece Patty Alford DeGrofft
DAILY NEWS [not verbatim]
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 May 1990
Elaine Melvina Alford Owens, 63, fifth generation native of Red Bluff, California, died Saturday [May 5] in Red Bluff. Mrs. Owens was born August 24, 1926 at the Los Molinos Colony ranch home of her maternal grandparents John Henry and Magdelina (Heine) Dayton. Born to the pioneer families of Roy V. and Bernice F. (Dayton) Alford, California cattle ranchers, she received her early schooling in a one room schoolhouse in the Hunter district west of Red Bluff taught by her great aunt, Nellie Raymond.
After graduating from Red Bluff High School in 1944, she went on to graduate from Highland School of Nursing in Oakland, CA. Mrs. Owens was a member of the Tehama County Cowbells and an officer at the national, state and local levels. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #20 of Red Bluff.
On June 30, 1947, Elaine married Tehama County rancher Jack Burton Owens in Red Bluff. Mrs. Owens was an active working partner in her family’s cattle ranching operation.
Surviving her are sons John Owens, his wife Candace (Clough) and their children Nathan and Brian of Red Bluff; Kenneth Owens, his wife Sherré (Sutfin) and their children Lacey Elaine and Roy of Corning; aunt Ethel Alford Peterson of Red Bluff. She was preceded in death by a son David Charles Owens in 1978, her husband Jack Owens in May 1988 and brother Jack V. Alford July 1989.
Grave side services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Flintstone
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her brother John Vernon “Jack” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her lineage: Elaine Melvina 1926 CA1, Roy Vernon 1904 CA2, Robert Temple 1874 CA3, Julius Marion 1845 AR4, Robert Temple 1814 MS5, Julius 1785 NC6, Hudson 1760 NC7, James Lodwick 1749 NC8.
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ELBERT HENRY ALFORD
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Thursday, 20 October 1977
Photo from Kelseyville Cemetery,, Kelseyville, Lake Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Connie Carl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elbert Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 March 1907 and died _____ Oct 1977, last residence Kelseyville, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bernice Knutte Alford; and siblings Lillier Mae Alford Autry and Loyd Manuel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, John Martin Alford; and brother Leo Keller Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Marriage announcement:
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 12 December 1937
On Elbert Henry Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he was residing in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. He was born 30 March 1907 in Winnsboro, TX.
For more information on Yewell’s family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
His lineage: Elbert Henry 1907 TX1, John Martin 1879 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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ELENORA PETTIGREW ALLFORD CAMPBELL LINDSEY
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 23 July 1960
Photo from Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Clemons
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her first husband, Kenneth Scott Allford; and daughter Helen L. Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Elenora is buried near her second husband, Arthur McClellan Campbell, father of her daughter Dorothy Campbell Williams.
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ELIZABETH J. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 28 April 1957
Alford, Elizabeth J. Aunt of Sister Cyril Aloyse and Reginald Darroch. Sister-in-law of William N. Darroch. Recitation of the Rosary Sacred Heart Church. Coronado Sun. evening 8 o’clock. Requiem Mass Sacred Heart church. Coronado Mon. morning 9 o’clock. Interment Holy Cross. Goodbody’s Ivy Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Elizabeth J. Alford, born 3 July 1879 in NY, died 25 Apr 1957 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Murphy.
Elizabeth is listed on the 1920–1940 censuses in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA, living with the family of her sister Catherine Darroch. In 1900 and 1910 Elizabeth is living with the Darroch family in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Her parents are reported as being born in Ireland, Scotland, and New York.
On 5 July 2013, a Find A Grave contributor/photographer reported that Elizabeth is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in San Diego, but she does not have a gravestone.
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ELIZABETH L. ALVORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 18 December 1942
DIED
Alvord—Near San Bernardino, California, December 16, 1942, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Alvord, 79, native of Richview, Illinois; resident of California for 30 years.
Private funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday in Stephens & Bobbitt chapel; interment, Mountain View cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Elizabeth Alvord, born 19 May 1863 in IL, died 16 Dec 1942 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Armstrong.
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ELLIS ALFORD
Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuaries
Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—_____ January 2013
Ellis Alford
July, 26, 1932 – January 20, 2013
Ellis was born in Wewoka [Seminole Co.], Oklahoma to George and Bernice Alford. He attended Douglas High where he excelled in sports. With his two brothers Edward & Wesley they became known as the tree [sic: three?] aces (Big Ace, Little Ace, Ellis and Wee Ace).
Ellis was the called to duty for our country where he served honorably in the 7th Calvary. After the Korean conflict he attended Langston University where he earned a B.S. in Education.
Ellis then went on to USC where he earned his Master’s in education. Combining his love for sports and education he took a teaching position for L.A. county where he taught physical education and math for thirty years.
Ellis feeling he could do more for the community was also elected to the city of Norwalk Park’s commission. Ellis was also very involved with St. Linus his parish and was Knighted through the Knights of Columbus.
Ellis is a true hero who will be missed by the family and friends he leaves behind.
Photo from Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sunny
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ELMER ALFORD
THE MORNING OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 20 August 1888
DROWNED WHILE BATHING
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19, [1888]—Elmer Alford of Olive Heights, this county [Los Angeles], was drowned at Longnoch this afternoon. He was carried out by the undertow while bathing. He was 23 years old and came from Kansas recently.
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ELSWORTH ALFORD
Father of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
Board of Trustees photo, The Sierra Vista, 1954 yearbook, Bret Harte High School, Arnold, CA
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 29 November 1984
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsworth Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 Oct 1894 and died ____ Nov 1894, last residence Avery, Calaveras Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Grace Ross Alford; son David Elsworth Alford; brother Albert Ross Alford; and father, William Sherman Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Robert Ross Alford in New York Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Sunday, 10 July 1927
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Elsworth 1894 CA1, William Sherman 1867 IN2, James 1824 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ELVINA SYMONS ALFORD
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 13 April 1985
Private graveside services for Elvina Alford, 94, of San Diego, will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Hope Cemetery. Lewis Colonial Mortuary is in charge. She died Wednesday [April 10] in a rest home.
Mrs. Alford was a native of England and lived in the county 62 years.
Survivors include a son, Edward, and a daughter, Mary, both of San Diego; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elvina Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 Feb 1891 and died _____ Apr 1985, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas E. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Edward John Alford and Mary Dorcas Alford Northcote in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Elvina Alford was born 6 Feb 1891 in “Other Country,” died 10 Apr 1985 in San Diego Co., father’s surname Symons, mother’s maiden name Emms.
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EMALINE ISABELLA ALFORD HENDERSON
Photo from Wheels5648 Wheeler family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission – submitted by Frank Henderson Sr., half-brother of Joe Henderson
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Wednesday, 7 May 2008
Henderson, Emaline Alford—Passed away in Santa Rosa on May 2, 2008.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Joe Henderson; loving mother of Gerald “Jerry” Henderson and his wife, Connie, of NV, Richard Henderson and his wife Gail of MA, Donna Bowden and her husband Terry of Santa Rosa, former daughter-in-law Nicole Henderson of CA; adored grandmother of Jerry (Laura) Henderson, Elizabeth Conn (Gary), Buffy Cappa (Mike), Mark Henderson, Eric Henderson (Karen) Monica Johnson (David), James Henderson, Matt Bowden and Tim Bowden; great grandmother of Sebastian, Quincy, Chloe, Hailey, Abbey, Sophia, Liam, Erica, Sarah, Jeffrey and Claire.
A native of Michigan, Emaline was an active member of St Mary’s Parish for over 60 years Fullerton, as a Eucharistic Minister, visiting the sick at nursing homes and in assisted living facilities, helping drive the Sisters of Orange to appointments, teaching CCD and any other jobs that were needed, Her faith permeated her life, and she and her husband made several trips to the Holy Land. She was extremely devoted to Joe and fiercely loyal when it came to her family. Her children and grand children meant the world to her. She opened her heart and home to all her family and was happiest when surrounded by them. She was a, loving, forgiving, long suffering woman who would go out of her way to help others. After Joe’s death in 2003 she moved to Santa Rosa to be closer to her daughter, Donna.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1244 St Francis Rd, Santa Rosa. Interment will be at Holy Sepulcher, in Orange, CA.
If desired donations in her memory may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L St NW # 700. Washington, DC 20036 or to Friends House, 684 Benicia Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral & Cremation Services 525-3730.
Photo from Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bob and Valerie (Johnson) Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emaline Isabella Henderson (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Apr 1920, last residence Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her siblings Kathleen Elizabeth Alford Kogler and Kenneth Robert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Donald W. Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her lineage: Emaline Isabella 1920 MI1, Robert Thomas 1894 MI2, James 1853 Canada3, Thomas 1825 Ireland4.
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EMILY STANLEY ALFORD ATKINSON
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—29 September 1919
In San Jose, Cal., September 27, 1919, Emily Atkinson, wife of the late William H. Atkinson and dearly beloved mother of George Alford, Mrs. Carrie Rice, Mrs. Ella Stinger [sic: Stenger on gravestone], Mrs. Lottie Ganong and Mrs. Minnie Thomas and loving sister of Robert and George Stanley and grandmother of Mrs. Violet Shafer, Lottie and Ernest Verser, Denzel, Thomas and Robert Ganong [should probably be Denzel Thomas and Robert Ganong], a native of California, aged 65 years, 9 months and 15 days.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Tuesday), Sept. 30, 1919, at 8:30 o’clock a.m., from her late residence, 234 Walnut street, thence to St. Joseph’s church, where a requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9 o’clock. Interment Oak Hill cemetery.
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Photos from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Kathi and Teresa
AAFA NOTES: Her birth date calculated from her age at death is 12 Dec 1853.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says: “Emily was first married to Mr. Alford and the mother of Ella, Carrie, and George Alford, then she was married to William Atkinson and the mother of Lottie and Minnie Atkinson. She was the sister of George and Robert Stanley.”
In 1910, San Jose Ward 4, Santa Clara Co., CA, family #69, she is listed as Emma Atkinson, age 52 CA (2nd marriage 21 years, 5 children, 5 living), with her daughters Ella Alford, 26 CA, and Minnie M. Thomas, 20 CA (1st marriage 5 years, 1 child, 1 living) and Minnie’s son Denzil A. Thomas, 1 CA. Emma’s parents were both born in NY.
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EMMA JANE ALFORD DE BERRY
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—11 November 1949
De Berry, Emma J., beloved wife of William D. De Berry, sister of Clara V. Alford, Leona Brown, Eula Driver, Helen Cooper, George W., Stanley and Harrison Alford.
Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Little Church of the Flowers.
Forest Lawn Mortuary in charge.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jon Reeves
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Clara Violet Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Emma Jane Deberry died 9 Nov 1949 in Los Angeles Co., was born 5 Aug 1866 in IN, mother’s maiden name Chandler, father’s surname Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Emma Jane 1866 IN1, James Madison 1841 IN2, George Washington 1817 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EMMA JANE TILTON ALVORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 18 June 1937
In another article:
THE DISPATCH
Moline, Rock Island Co., IL—Saturday, 14 August 1937
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Lawrence Clinton Alvord, in Colorado Obituaries.
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EMMA MOSS ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 26 February 1968
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 Sept 1876 and died _____ Feb 1968, last residence Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Wilbur Clinton Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Emma M. Alvord was born 25 Sept 1876 in IL and died 23 Feb 1968 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Clark.
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EMMA WATSON ALFORD MATTINGLY
Grandaunt of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031, and Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Pearl Virginia Alford Wright, Emma Watson Alford Mattingly, and Olive Delia Alford Snodgrass
Photo from Jack Alford, AAFA #1273—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 12 February 1962
The Rosary for Mrs. Emma Mattingly, 79, of 3111 Quince St., who died Saturday [February 10] at her home, will be recited at 7:30 tonight in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. A Requiem Mass will be said at 9 a.m. tomorrow in the church and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, with Ryan-Sullivan & Bradley Woolman Mortuary in charge.
Mrs. Mattingly was born in Kentucky and lived here 48 years.
Surviving are her husband, Edward B.; three sisters, including Mrs. Pearl Wright of San Diego, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Photo from Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claire Wigley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Gus Walden Alford and Pearl Virginia Alford Wright in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford; and brothers Allison Otto Alford and Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of her half-brother Joseph Crit Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Emma was the daughter of John Hardin Alford and his second wife, Laura Watson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Emma Watson 1882 KY1, John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772 VA or NC4, John before 1750 VA?5.
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EMMETT LAMAR ALFORD, JR.
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 5 March 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Patrick Terry Alford; and brother Paul Lundsford Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Emmett Lamar Alford, age 21 born GA, son of Emmett Lamar Alford and Susa [sic] Collier, married Adelaide Alice Derby, age 19 born CA, daughter of Henry Derby and Mamie McCarty, on 29 June 1929 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Emmett Lamar 1909 GA1, Emmett Lamar 1878 GA2, Alexander S. 1848 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ERNEST STEPHENS ALFORD
From Santa Cruz Sentinel, 1 December 1966
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Friday, 1 April 1983
Alford—In Santa Cruz, California, March 28, 1983. Mr. Ernest (Ernie) S. Alford.
Survived by his wife, Signe Alford of Capitola; his two daughters, Susan Alford of Santa Cruz, and Shelley Young of Corralitos; his granddaughter, Rachel Young of Corralitos. Also survived by his nieces, Anne Alford of Fresno, Judy McFarland of Fresno, and Joan Konopka of Pinole.
Native of Granite, Oklahoma, aged 76 years. Member of Congregational Church of Soquel, Men’s Club of Congregational Church, Life Member of Elks Lodge. He was involved with I-You Venture, working in the convalescent hospital. He served on the advisory board of Salvation Army and belonged to the Board of Realtors.
Services were conducted at Congregational Church of Soquel, Soquel Drive & Center Street, Soquel, Thursday, March 31, 1983, at 2:00 p.m…. Arrangements under the direction of Santa Cruz Cremation Service, 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. Interment under the direction of I.O.O.F. Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ernest Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 Feb 1907 and died _____ March 1983, last residence Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Signe Viola Wirtanen Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Ernest Stephens Alford, born 26 Feb 1907 in OK, died 28 March 1983 in Santa Cruz Co., mother’s maiden name Stephens.
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ESTHER ISABEL ALFORD VARGAS
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—30 August 2005
Esther Isabel Vargas—At rest Monday August 29, 2005, at her home in Redwood City.
Wife of the late Arthur Vargas. Mother of Arthur and Richard. Grandmother of four. Loving Nana to many, as she was a foster care mother both independently and through the Catholic Social Workers. Her love in life was the care of children.
Memorial service scheduled 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2005, at Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel, 400 Woodside Road Redwood City, Calif. Interment private. Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel (650) 369-4103.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Esther I. Vargas (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Dec 1919, last residence Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, Ray Carlton Alford Sr.; brother Ray Carlton Alford Jr.; and half-sister Adele Alford Felley in this compilation.
She was the first child of Ray Carlton Alford Sr. and his second wife, Irene Josephine Costillo.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Esther Isabel 1919 CA1, Ray Carlton 1883 KS2, Carlton Duane 1841 NY3, Duane D. 1811 MA4, Abner 1767 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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ESTHER MAY HURST HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 7 July 1993
Graveside services for Esther M. Halford, 98, of Dinuba, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Reedley Cemetery. Mrs. Halford, a homemaker, died Saturday [July 3]. Remembrances may be sent to the Meredith Murphy Memorial Cancer Center, P.O. Box 505, Sultana 93666; or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Dopkins Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Reeder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Esther M. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 Aug 1894, last residence Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Esther May Halford was born 26 Aug 1894 in CA and died 3 July 1993 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Cain, father’s name Hurst.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: James Alexander 1888 CA1, James A. 1857 OH2, John 1822 OH3.
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ETHEL CARA ALFORD BROWN
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by contributor Ron
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—2 January 2005
Ethel Brown, 96, passed away January 14, 2005, in Santa Ana, California after a short illness.
Ethel was a schoolteacher in both Daviess and Scott Counties where she taught high school and junior high school for 26 years. Born March 12, 1908, in Alfordsville, Indiana, she was Ethel Alford, daughter of Hazo and Orla Doyle Alford and the oldest of six children. She graduated from Indiana University in 1932 with a B.S. in Biology.
She married Ernest Brown in 1937 and they had two children, Linda and Lynn. Her husband, Dr. Brown was a dentist and a city councilman in Scottsburg, Indiana. Mrs. Brown was active in the Scottsburg First Christian Church where she taught Sunday school and was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Eastern Star, and the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Association.
Mrs. Brown moved to California in 1979 after the loss of her son. She lived in Tustin, California, very near her daughter and her family. There she was active in the Forest Home Women’s Auxiliary, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Primetimers and volunteered in the Laubach Literacy Program where she taught immigrant students to speak English. In retirement, she enjoyed many wonderful trips with family and friends throughout the U.S. and the world.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her daughter, Linda Cops, son in law Greg Cops, grandsons Kevin and Andrew, and her sister, Pauline Canolty.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 22, 2005, at Stewart’s Funeral Home in Scottsburg, IN….
Photo from Scottsburg Cemetery, Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Craig Lee Caudill
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel A. Brown (SS# issued in IN) was born 12 March 1908, last residence Tustin, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her brothers Hubert Neil Alford and Roy Malcolm Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
On her husband Ernest Arthur Brown’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he names his wife Ethel Cara Brown as his contact. They are living in Alfordsville, Daviess Co., IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Ethel Cara 1908 IN1, Hazo Blane 1883 IN2, Joseph M. 1854 IN3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ETHEL BEATRICE VIRGIN ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Monday, 4 May 1992
Services for Bea Alford, 76, of Redding will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Redding Park. Family members will officiate. Burial will be at Kohler Lawn Cemetery in Nampa, Idaho.
Mrs. Alford died Friday, May 1, 1992, at Applewood Inn care center in Redding.
Born July 1, 1915, in Plano, Idaho, she moved to Shasta County in 1978 from Salinas. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by sons Richard of Redding, Robert of Eagle Point, Ore., and Dale of Salinas; sisters Lucille Noe and Donna Smith, both of Boise, Idaho and Magie Wilson of Roy, Utah; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002.
Arrangements are being handled by McDonald’s Redding Chapel.
In another article:
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 May 1992
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Dale Junior Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Robert Lee Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Ethel Beatrice Alford was born 1 July 1915 in ID, died 1 May 1992 in Shasta Co., mother’s maiden name Hansen.
She was the daughter of Lehi Sidney Virgin and Bergetta Kaynell Hansen.
From Find A Grave: Ethel Beatrice has no gravestone. She is buried in Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, in the same plot as her mother.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lester Harding 1902 MO1, Robert James 1880 MO2, William H. 1856 TN3, Robert Cannon 1816 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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ETHEL BERTHA ATEN ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 September 1983
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 March 1889 and died _____ Sept 1983, last residence Norco, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, John Clifford Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Florence Dorothy Alford Connell in Oregon Obituaries.
Marriage announcement:
WINFIELD COURIER
Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—Thursday, 15 September 1910
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ETHEL EDNA ROWE MUMMY ALFORD
DAILY ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 29 April 1957
In another article:
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Monday, 6 May 1957
Photo from Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, K.B.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Ethel Edna Alford was born 25 July 1879 in IA and died 26 Apr 1957 in Riverside Co., CA. Her father’s surname is Rowe.
From Kansas, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ethel Rowe, age 21, married Wm. M. Mumy on 16 June 1900 in Cherokee Co., KS.
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ETHEL HAYMOND ALFORD
Aunt of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 19 April 1973
Photo from Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 Dec 1889 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Apr 1973, last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Albert Ross Alford; and son Sherman Ross Alford in this compilation.
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ETHEL L. DAVENPORT ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—24 December 1969
Alford, Ethel D., beloved aunt of Mrs. Helen Koester, Mrs. Blanche D. Murphy, Dale Davenport, Mrs. C.R. Hallowell and Milton C. Alford.
Services 3 p.m. Saturday, in the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn – Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Milton Clark Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Ethel D. Alford died 23 Dec 1969 in Los Angeles Co., born 10 Jan 1881 in IA, mother’s maiden name Kimmel.
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ETHEL MARIE ROE HOFFMAN ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 November 1999
Ethel M. Alford, 101, died of heart disease Sunday [November 7] at Hemet Stanford Lodge in Hemet [Riverside Co., CA].
Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y. McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Alford, who was born in Rochester, lived in Hemet 30 years after living in Los Angeles for 20 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a niece, Mildred Hartman of Rochester….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 13 Nov 1897, last residence Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.
From SSACI: Ethel Marie Alford was born 13 Nov 1899 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, daughter of Asa N. Roe and Matilda L. Sequin. She died 7 Nov 1999.
On the 1900 census she is age 2. On the 1910 census she is age 12.
From New York, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ethel M. Roe, age 22 daughter of Norton Roe and Matilda Sayres, married George J. Hoffman, age 22 son of Jacob Hoffman and Sophia Farney, on 5 June 1920 in Monroe Co., NY.
From CA Marriages: Ethel M. Hoffman, age 47 [sic], married Harvey V. Alford, age 52, on 26 Aug 1950 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
From:
DAILY ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 27 October 1955
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her second husband’s lineage: Harvey Vernon 1898 MO1, John Noah 1867 MO2, William 1844 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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ETTA ALFORD O’NEAL
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 14 June 1979
Photo from Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Finder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Etta Oneal [sic] (SS# issued in OK) was born 2 Oct 1882 and died _____ June 1979, last residence Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Etta Alford, age 18, married T.J. Oneal, age 28, on 12 Sept 1900 in Pike Co., AR.
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ETTA JULIA ALFORD BEAIRD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 1 December 2005
Etta Julia Beaird, 73, of Farmersville [Tulare Co.] passed from this life on Nov. 29, 2005, and went home to be with the Lord.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1931, in Traver. In 1948, she married Robert Beaird. They resided in Tulare County.
Etta is survived by two brothers, Delbert Alford of Visalia and Tom Dewitt of Fresno; three daughters; Barbara Adams and Betty Johnson both of Exeter; and Patricia Newell of Farmersville.
She later adopted two precious little girls. They were her pride and joy, Brittney and Christina Williamson of Farmersville. She had seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Visalia District Cemetery. Arrangements are by Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Etta J. Beaird (SS# issued in OR), last residence Farmersville, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, Lemuel Webber “Lemmie” Alford; and brother William Webber Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Bernice Hazel Alford Polasek McCoy in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Births: Julia Etta Alford, born 11 Dec 1931 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Etta Julia 1931 CA1, Lemuel Webber 1901 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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EUGENE KENNETH ALFORD
CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Thursday, 5 December 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
A service for Eugene Kenneth Alford, 55 of Magalia, will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.
He died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 at a Chico Hospital of natural causes.
On Nov. 30. 1941, he was born in Somerville, Mass. to Theodore and Mertie Alford.
He married Frances Andrews on Nov. 23, 1959 in Dorchester, Mass.
He owned & operated G and F Machinery & Fabrication Inc. of Cucamonga for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife Frankie of Magalia; two daughters, Elizbeth Gosnell of Saluda, N.C., & Joyce Coomes of Rancho Santa Marguertia [sic]; son, Frank of Magalia; brother Terrance of West Peabody, Mass.; four sisters, Marian Bisbee, Janice Conniff, Teresa Fowler and Dolores Wood of Wrenthan, Mass.; and four grandchildren.
Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines. Inurnment will be private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugene K. Alford (SS# issued in MA), last residence Magalia, Butte Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Frances “Frankie” Andrews Alford; and brother Theodore Charles Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Theodore Washington Alford and Mertie Elizabeth Houghton Alford; and sister Marion Myrtle Alford Bisbee in Massachusetts Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Eugene Kenneth Alford, same birth and death dates and places, mother’s maiden name Houghton.
From SSACI: Eugene Kenneth Alford was born 30 Nov 1941 in Somerville, MA, son of Theodore W. Alford and Meatie [sic] Houghton, and died 2 Dec 1996.
In 1930, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 23 b. FL (parents b. England and MA), is living with his wife Mertie, 19 MA. They had been married about a year.
In 1920, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 13 b. FL, is living with his parents, James Alford, age 54 b. England (immigrated 1883), and Rose 33 MA; and 9 siblings.
In 1910, Belmont, Middlesex Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 3 b. FL, is living with his parents, James A. Alford, 44 b. ME (parents b. England), and Rose 24 MA (parents b. France and Ireland); 2 older siblings b. in FL, 2 younger siblings b. in MA, and brother-in-law of James, Louis Fresard. It was the first marriage for both James and Rose, and they’d been married 6 years, with 5 children, 5 living.
His lineage: Eugene Kenneth 1941 MA1, Theodore Washington 1907 FL2, James A. 1866-1869 England3.
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EUGENIA R. “JEAN” MOGLIA ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 16 February 2003
Eugenia ‘Jean’ Alford—Born in San Francisco, September 4, 1923 and a resident of Pittsburg the past 18 years, passed away February 12, 2003. She was a prior resident of Martinez and Concord.
A clerk for Contra Costa County Hall of Records in Martinez, 1952-1962, and a typist at the Tracy Army Depot, 1968-1977.
A parishioner of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg and a prior parishioner of Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Martinez. A 1942 graduate of Alhambra High, past member of Native Daughters of the Golden West, a volunteeer at Los Medanos Hospital, the Pittsburg Police Department, and a member of the Club 55 Bowling League in Pittsburg.
Survived by her husband of 59 years, Edward ‘Jim’ Alford; sons, Robert and wife Kim of Concord, John and wife Anna of Fairfield; a brother, Louis Moglia of Pittsburg; six grandchildren, Bonnie, Steve and wife Jody, Lucy, Andrea, Katie, and Elizabeth; and one great grandchild, Madelynn.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Martinez. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.
Memorial gifts to Mt. Diablo Regional Cancer Center, 2540 East Street, Concord, CA 94520, Attn: Norma Brink.
Connolly & Taylor (925) 228-4700
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward T. “Jim” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
CA Births lists Eugenia R. Moglia, born 4 Sept 1923 in San Francisco, mother’s maiden name Chiappin.
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EULA A. HALLFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 12 October 1994
Eula A. Hallford
July 10, 1912 - Oct. 11, 1994
Eula A. Hallford, 82, of Ceres died Tuesday [October 11] at Casa de Modesto, Modesto.
Mrs. Hallford was a native of Hughes County, Okla. She lived in Ceres three years. She was a licensed vocational nurse for 40 years; she last worked for Tracy Nursing Home. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Bill Hallford of Ceres, Frank Hallford of Northridge and Don Hallford of Arkansas; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services and burial in Okmulgee, Okla…. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From CA Deaths: Eula A. Hallford was born 10 July 1912 in OK and died 11 Oct 1994 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Peters.
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EULA FOLAND ALFORD
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, MO—Sunday, 27 June 1982
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries
CHICO [Butte Co.], CA—Memorial services for Eula Foland Alford, 61, Chico, CA, were Saturday afternoon in Chico.
Mrs. Alford died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Enlow Hospital, Chico, after a long illness. She grew up in Stone County [MO] and moved to California in the 1940’s.
Survivors include her husband, J.S.; two sons, Larry and Robert, both of the state of California; and five sisters, Mrs. Lera Leonard and Mrs. Zola Eutsler, both of Springfield, Mrs. Luella Schupbach, Spokane, Mrs. Dorothy Perkins, Billings, and Mrs. Mildred Parsons, Sheldon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eula Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 May 1921 and died _____ June 1982, last residence not listed.
CA Births lists Larry Keith Alford, born 5 July 1948, and Robert Bruce Alford, born 11 Apr 1952, both in Butte Co., mother’s maiden name Foland.
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EULETA LORRAINE THOMAS HALFORD
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE
West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 18 April 2010
Euleta L. Halford, Born 9/15/1928 in Texas, a resident of Azusa, CA passed away on 4/13/2010. She was predeceased by her husband Warren and is survived by her sons Tom, Larry and Fletcher Halford, her daughter Linda McCartney, by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please contact Oakdale Memorial Park for service details.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Euleta Lorraine Halford, (SS# issued in CA), last residence Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Warren Herbert Halford, in this compilation. He died less than a month before Euleta.
CA Births lists the births of her children from 1946–1955, all with mother’s maiden name Thomas: Linda May, Tommy Doyle, Roger Dale, Fletcher Bradbury, and Lawrence Gene Halford.
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EUNICE ANN ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 13 March 1972
Graveside services for Mrs. Eunice A. Alford, 57, of 1145 Summer Ave., El Cajon, will be at 9 a.m. today in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery with Rogers Mortuary directing.
Mrs. Alford, a native of Missouri, died Friday [March 10] in a hospital. She was a county resident 43 years.
She is survived by one son, Barry; three sisters, and two grandchildren.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 12 March 1972
Alford—Eunice. Mother of Barry Alford. Sister of Nova Oliver, Beulah Jefferies and Valdon Kagen. 2 grandchildren. Graveside Services 9 a.m. Mon. Ft. Rosecrans. Rogers Mortuary.
Photo from Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Claxton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eunice A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 March 1915 and died _____ March 1972, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Carl Alford, in this compilation.
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EVA AMELIA KENT ALFORD
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TELEGRAM-TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 February 1958
Photo from San Luis Cemetery, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband’s father, Martin Luther Alford, in Montana Obituaries; and of her husband’s mother, Eva A. Matteson Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Eva Amelia Alford was born 11 Sept 1879 in NY and died 11 Feb 1958 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Eva A. Kent, age 27 born NY, daughter of Walter L. Kent and Ella A. Manning, married Oscar G. Alford, carpenter age 31 born KS, son of M.L. Alford and Eva Mattasen, on 4 Sept 1907 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Oscar had been married once previously. Witnesses were Henry W. Kent and Charles E. Kent, both of the same Seattle address as Eva, where the marriage took place.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Oscar Goodsell 1876 KS1, Martin Luther 1846 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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EVA ANN LUNSTED ALFORD
TIMES-HERALD
Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Wednesday, 5 October 2005
Eva A. Alford, 72, passed away Sept. 19 in San Francisco.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Elsie Lunsted; and nephews, Carl Eric and Mark Lunsted.
She was born in San Francisco but resided in and attended schools in Vallejo, graduating with the Vallejo High School class of 1951.
She moved to South Lake Tahoe, Calif. in 1969, where she worked as a nurse’s secretary for the South Lake Tahoe Unified School District. She moved to Gardnerville, Nev., in 2002 where she resided until her death.
At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 May 1933, last residence Gardnerville, Douglas Co., NV.
CA Births lists Eva Ann Lunsted, born 22 May 1933 in San Francisco Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hansen.
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EVA LENA HAMNER ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 24 October 1964
Alford—Eva Lena, 310 W. Broadway.
Survived by nieces, Anna Van Norman, Clara Lamb and Edna Allee; nephews, Douglas Lamb and David Van Norman.
Graveside service Tuesday, 2 p.m., Bellvue Cometery, Ontario, directed by Mottells’s Mortuary….
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecilia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lore Edwin Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Eva L. Alford, born 22 Apr 1876, died 23 Oct 1964 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Wade.
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EVADINE ROZELL BELL ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Sunday, 29 April 2007
Nov. 12, 1939 - April 26, 2007
Evadine Rozell Alford, age 67, passed away in Modesto. A native of Holden, MO, she came to Modesto in 1951. She was a teacher at Sylvan Union School District for over 30 years.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Alford of Modesto; son, Eric Alford of Foresthill; two step-daughters, Gail Jarboe of Modesto and Donna Merkel of Hawaii; four brothers, Isaac W. Bell II of Haymarket, VA, Lindle Bell of Lodi, William D. Bell of Fruitland Park, FL and Densil R. Bell of Roseville; and one sister, Glenda Jean Pierce of Peoria, AZ....
Services private, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Evadine Rozell Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Burns Alford, in this compilation.
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EVELYN CATHERINE ALFORD STENGER BRADBURY
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 28 December 2005
Evelyn Catherine Bradbury, 85, of San Diego, CA died Saturday, December 24, 2005. Evelyn, the third of seven children, was born January 12, 1920 in Imperial, California. She moved to San Diego in 1931 and graduated from Our Lady of Peace Academy in 1936. In 1940 she met Carrol Stenger and they were married May 25, 1941. They had four children. In 1956 the family started their own business, Aladdin Trailer Supplies, in the Kensington area of San Diego. She worked there with her husband for 25 years while raising their children. She was active with her Pi Sigma Phi Sorority and her Bridge Club and also enjoyed many family camping/RV trips. Her husband Carrol died in 1983.
She later married Gerald Bradbury, on October 17, 1987. Together, Gerald and Evelyn traveled in their motorhome all over the country. The family’s annual Thanksgiving “campout” in the desert was a favorite event. Evelyn was especially proud of and enjoyed being with her family. Evelyn was known for her happy, smiling, friendly, optimistic outlook on everything and her unending desire to help others.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, Carrol, and four brothers - Bob, Bill, Chet and Tom Alford.
Evelyn is survived by her husband of 18 years, Gerald (Brad); brother Jack Alford; sister Genevieve (Joan Marie) Alford; son Ronald and his wife Rachelle Stenger; son Donald Stenger; daughter Joan and her husband Paul Anderson; daughter Catherine and her husband Gregory Reynolds; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Goodbody Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. following the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mira Mesa, Friday, December 30, 2005.
Burial will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Saturday, December 31, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92123. Goodbody Mortuary, 619 582-1700, is handling the arrangements. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn C. Bradbury (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her parents Chester Arthur Alford Sr. and Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Robert Earl Alford, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
CA Births lists Evelyn Alford, born 12 Jan 1920 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.
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SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 25 May 1941
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Evelyn Catherine 1920 CA1, Chester Arthur 1887 LA2, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL3, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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EVELYN HECLA NEGHERBON ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Monday, 11 June 2007
Evelyn Alford (Negherbon)
June 20, 1915 - June 6, 2007
Former Resident of Martinez
Evelyn was born to Valentino and Josephine Negherbon, Italian immigrants in Hecla, Montana. She was one of three children, Rudy, Evelyn and Paul. In 1920 the family moved to a rural part of Martinez on Veale Ave., in Mt. View. The family owned a small farm, raising their own food along with a vineyard. Homes, a subdivision and park now cover the family property.
Evelyn married Lewis E. Alford (d. 1997) in 1936 and lived in the house that he built for 71 years. Lewis and Evelyn were active participants in the community, organizing and building the first Little League Park and Mt. View Community Center. They were also committed to action, with March of Dimes and other social organizations. Lewis’s talent for construction, of any type, was continually offered to friends and neighbors alike. Evelyn and Lewis returned what they deemed their own good fortune, back to the community.
Evelyn and Lewis leave two children, Linda Wolfe (Napa) and Marklin Alford (Pacifica); three grandchildren, Timothy Ackers, Michael Ackers and Anthony Vargas Wyatt; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her extended family included nieces and nephews and their children who considered Aunt Ev the matriarch of the family.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the Mangia Bene Restaurant, 1170 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA 94553, (925) 228-9123. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lewis and Evelyn Alford Scholarship, Alhambra Union High School, 150 E St., Martinez, CA 94553.
She will be missed by more than just her immediate family. Evelyn’s generosity, happy smile and wise and sage advice leave her family and friends with fond memories of a life well served. Arrangements are under the direction of the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home in Napa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Lewis Everet Alford, in this compilation.
A family tree posted by Evelyn’s daughter on Ancestry provides her middle name.
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EVELYN T. BELL ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 4 July 1975
Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Goodbody’s Boulevard Chapel for Mrs. Evelyn T. Alford, 85, of 3820 38th St. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, who died Wednesday [July2] in a hospital, was a native of Los Angeles and a San Diego resident for 43 years. She was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, the Altar Society of the church and the Balboa Park and Redwood Bridge clubs.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stenger of San Diego and Sister Joann Marie Alford of Riverside; five sons, including John S., Robert E. and William J., all of San Diego, and Chester A. of El Cajon; a sister; 18 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
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SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 5 July 1975
Alford, Evelyn T. Mother of Mrs. Evelyn Stenger. Sister Joan Marie Alford, CSJ, Thomas H., Chester A., John S., Richard E. and Cmdr William J. Alford, Sister of Mrs. Jack Cassidy. 18 Grandchildren. 13 Great Grandchildren.
Recitation of the Rosary Sun evening 6:30 o’clock Goodbody’s Blvd Chapel funeral Mass Mon morning 9 o’clock, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Feb 1890 and died _____ July 1975, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Chester Arthur Alford Sr.; and children Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
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EVERETT WALDEN ALFORD
Uncle of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Everett Walden Alford, Roy Clark Alford, their father Gus Walden Alford, and Clell Erwin Alford
Photo from Jack Alford—used with permission
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 19 January 1990
Services for Everett W. Alford, 87, of Yucca Valley [San Bernardino Co.], Calif., formerly of Chula Vista, were today in Pacific Beach Mortuary. Burial was in El Camino Memorial Park. He died Tuesday in his home.
Mr. Alford was born in Kentucky and lived in the county for 46 years before moving to Yucca Valley about five years ago. He had retired from Western Lumber Co. Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Lou; three sons, Art of Arizona, and Don and Gene, both of San Diego; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
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SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 19 January 1990
Alford, Everett W., 86, died Jan 16, 1990.
Survived by wife Anna Lou, 3 sons Arthur, Donald & Gene, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.
Services Fri. 2 P.M. Pacific Beach Mortuary. Interment El Camino Memorial Park. Donations to the Children’s Hospital appreciated.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Everett W. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Sept 1903, last residence Spring Valley, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Anna Lou Mascho Alford; son Donald Everett Alford; parents, Gus Walden Alford and Verna Moredock Alford Williams; and brothers Clell Erwin Alford and Everett Walden Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Everett Walden 1903 KY1, Gus Walden 1884 KY2, John Hardin 1841 KY3, Joseph 1812 KY4, Achilles 1772 VA or NC5, John before 1750 VA?6.
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FAUN DELORS HALFORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Sunday, 26 November 1967
PORTAGE—Faun D. Halford, 46, a resident of Sacramento, Calif, and former resident of Portage, died Thursday [November 23] in Sacramento.
He was born July 3, 1921 in Portage, a son of Royal and Erma Conley Halford. He never married.
Mr. Halford was a World War II veteran and a member of the LDS Church. He was a graduate of Bear River High School.
Survivors include his mother, of Portage, four brothers and two sisters: Euvene Halford, Garland; Glen Halford, San Francisco; Woodrow Halford; Magna; Victor Halford of Preston, Idaho, and Mrs. Wendell (Fern) Hall and Mrs. Herald (Roxie) Jenkins, both of Portage.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Portage LDS Ward Chapel….
Friends may call at Benson Funeral Home in Malad, Idaho Monday evening and at the Portage LDS Ward Chapel Tuesday after 10 a.m.
Interment will be in the Portage City Cemetery, directed by Benson Funeral Home.
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SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Sunday, 26 November 1967
PORTAGE, Box Elder County—Faun D. Halford, 46, Sacramento, former resident of Portage, Box Elder County, died Nov. 23 of knife wounds in Sacramento.
Born July 3, 1921, Portage, to Royal and Erma Conley Halford.
Veteran World War II. Member LDS Church.
Survivors: mother, Portage; brothers, sisters; Euvene, Garland, Box Elder County; Glen, San Francisco; Woodrow; Magna; Victor, Preston, Idaho; Mrs. Wendell (Fern) Hall, Mrs. Herald (Roxie) Jenkins, both Portage.
Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. Portage LDS Chapel…. Burial Portage City Cemetery.
Photo from Portage Cemetery, Portage, Box Elder Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RRRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Royal Alford and Erma Evelyn Conley Halford; and siblings Fern Artella Halford Hall, Franklin Odell Halford, and Woodrow Norman Halford in Utah Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage: Faun Delors 1921 UT1, Royal 1886 UT2, Joseph Henry 1842 IL3, Joseph 1803 England4, Joseph 1766 England5.
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FLETCHER BELL ALFORD
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 September 1983
Photo from Foresthill Community Cemetery, Foresthill, Placer Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fletcher Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 15 Oct 1916 and died _____ Sept 1983, last residence Weimar, Placer Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Nora Mae Mack Alford Hunter; second wife, Vera Lou Aunspaugh Price Alford; and brother Samuel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Amanda O’Neal Alford; and sister Jodie Estelle Alford White Bushnell in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Fletcher Bell Alford was born 15 Oct 1916 in AR and died 19 Sept 1983 in Placer Co., CA.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837–1957 (Ancestry): Fletcher Alford 25 married Nora Mae Mack 18 on 10 May 1941 in Pike Co. Both were residents of Daisy, Pike Co., AR.
From CA Divorces: Fletcher and Nora Alford were divorced in July 1970 in Placer Co., CA.
From Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry): Fletcher married (2) Vera L. Price on 15 Aug 1971 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Fletcher Bell 1916 AR1, Joseph Riley 1874 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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FLOELLA HALFORD MILLER
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 4 March 2004
Graveside services for Floella Miller, 76, of Fresno will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Clovis Cemetery. Mrs. Miller, a retired nurse’s aide, died Monday. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Clovis Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Floella Miller (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 August 1927, last residence Clovis, Fresno Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her brothers Leo Jefferson Halford in Texas Obituaries; and Loyd Franklin Halford in New Mexico Obituaries.
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FLORA HATTIE ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—15 July 1951
Funeral services for Miss Flora H. Alford, schoolteacher, will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Pierce Bros. Los Angeles Chapel with interment in Rosedale Cemetery.
Born in Tennessee, she came here 54 years ago and lived at 1513 S. Westmoreland Ave. At the time of her death she was a teacher at Fremont Elementary School.
She leaves two sisters, Miss Fannie A. and Miss Helen V. Alford, and a brother, Edwin W. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Flora Hattie Alford, died 14 July 1951 in Los Angeles Co., was born 5 July 1892 in Tennessee, mother’s maiden name Schultz.
See the obituary of her brother Edwin William Alford, including census reports, in this compilation.
Her lineage: Flora Hattie 1892 TN1, William 1865 Canada2.
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FLORENCE A. HOVEY ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 October 1935
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William John Alford; and sons Charles W. Alford, John Clifford Alford, and Rolla Albert Alford in this compilation.
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FLORENCE EMILY “BUNNY” NEBEL ALFRED
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 3 May 2009
October 22, 1919 - April 29, 2009
Florence Emily “Bunny” Nebel Alfred was born in Chicago, IL to Kurt and Rose Nebel on October 22, 1919 and was the fourth daughter of a family of 12 children. Bunny moved to San Francisco in the early 40’s where she met and married William Jerome (Jerry) Alfred. They had five children: Joseph Timothy (wife, Kate), Kurt Michael (wife, Mary), John Patrick (wife, Ruth), Mary Casey (husband, Jim) and Kathleen Kelly (husband, Steve). Around 1947 they moved their expanding family to San Mateo, where Bunny spent most of her life. She was passionate about her commitment to family, her church, St. Gregory’s and her incredible circle of friends.
Bunny is survived by her children Tim, Kurt, Casey and Kelly; her son Pat preceded her in death in 1984. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren; Sean Alfred, Heather Rankin, Zachary Rankin, Tonya Alfred, Tricia Alfred, Matthew Heuer, Katie Heuer, Paige Sample and Emily Sample. She is additionally survived by siblings and their spouses, brother Joe Nebel (wife, Pat), sister Dorothy LeBeau (husband, Dick), sister Marge Pavletic (husband, Joe), brother Kurt Nebel and many, many nieces and nephews.
There will be a viewing at Sneider Sullivan & O’Connell’s, 977 S. El Camino Real San Mateo on Monday, May 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary. Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. St Gregory’s Church, 2715 Hacienda, San Mateo; the Mass will be followed by a luncheon reception in the St. Gregory’s Church Center. Friends and their families are invited to join us in celebrating her life. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to Catholic Charities. Flowers should be sent to Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florence Emily Alfred (SS# issued in IL), last residence Pagosa Springs, Archuleta Co., CO [?].
The last paragraph of the obituary published in the Chicago Tribune substituted this text: “Mass will be held on Monday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills [Cook Co., IL].
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FLORENCE HIGLEY HALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 June 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Florence Halford, 79, of Placentia, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Yorba Linda. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial at Westminster Memorial Park. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton.
Survived by her husband, Ralph; daughters, Jean Stoddart and Ellen Nicolson; stepdaughter, Dolores Lucas; brothers, Warren, Lloyd and Leo Higley; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leroy Higley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence H. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 June 1912 and died 9 June 1991, last residence not listed.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Ralph Devere 1910 UT1, Joseph Willard 1871 UT2, Joseph Henry 1842 IL3, Joseph 1803 England4, Joseph 1766 England5, Nathaniel 1730 England6.
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FLOYD GRANT ALFORD
PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES & QUARTZSITE TIMES
Blythe, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 21 April 2016
Floyd Grant Alford was born in Indio, Ca. August 17, 1939 to William and Myrtle Alford. After a few years the family moved to Florida and then later relocated to Blythe, Ca. to join family here. Floyd attended Blythe Schools and then joined the U.S. Air Force. He later joined the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge from both services. Floyd lived in Las Vegas for many years and recently moved back to Blythe to live with his sister Joyce Conley and her husband Leland Conley under the care of Hospice.
Floyd passed away peacefully on April 6 surrounded by loving family members.
Floyd was preceded in death by his wife Alta Mae Alford, his parents William & Myrtle Alford, brothers, Jack, Charles, Elton and Tom Alford and sister Waunell Bethea.
He is survived by sisters Joyce Conley and husband Leland, Billie Jo Webb of Topeka, Ks. and sister in law Louise Alford of Blythe, Ca. He is, also, survived by many nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews.
He loved being surrounded by family and friends. His earthly presence will be greatly missed at family gatherings, especially in Beaver, Utah where he helped build the Alford Family Cabin.
At a later date family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life in Floyd’s Memory.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his brother Richard Ford Alford; and his paternal grandfather, Thomas Miles Alford, in Florida Obituaries; of his siblings Charles H. Alford and Waunell “Nell” Alford Bethea in Washington Obituaries; and of his brother William Jack Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Floyd Grant 1939 CA1, William Richard 1893 AL2, Thomas Miles 1873 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FOREST LEON ALFORD
HANFORD JOURNAL
Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 February 1906
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 February 1906
BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 19—Forest L. Alford, Deputy District Attorney of Kern county, died yesterday morning [February 19] at Bakersfield from an attack of heart failure, following an illness dating from Saturday night.
The deceased was a prominent attorney and politician of the Southern San Joaquin Valley and a member of a pioneer family whose home is in Tulare. He is a brother of W.H. Alford, member of the State Board of Equalization. He was a man of brilliant attainments, a public speaker of note, and was widely known throughout the State.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Benjamin Michael Alford; and siblings Daisy Alford Hetherington, Josephine Pearl Alford Haslam Jenkins, and William Hays Alford in this compilation.
Forest Leon Alford was the son of Benjamin Michael Alford and Josephine M. Poer.
In 1870, Kern Co., CA: Benjamin Olford [sic], doctor age 36 born TN; Josephine 26 TX; and children William 3 TX, Josephine 2 CA, and Leon 2/12 CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Forest Leon 1870 CA1, Benjamin Michael 1833 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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FRANCES DOLORES ALFORD CREED HUNT
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Monday, 8 January 1996
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grothmann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances D. Hunt (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 Nov 1920, last residence Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Leo Michael Alford and Alice Mary Cornwell Alford, in this compilation.
Her lineage: Frances Dolores WA 19201, Leo Michael 1894 WA2, Edmond R. 1857 NY3, Michael 1830 Ireland4.
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FRANCES “FRANKIE” ANDREWS ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 29 December 2005
A memorial service will be held Friday, December 30th, at 12:30 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home in Temecula [Riverside Co.] for Frances “Frankie” Alford, a resident of Murrieta [Riverside Co.]. Frankie was born on Sept. 21, 1941 and peacefully moved on on Dec. 12, 2005.
Frankie was an Escrow Officer for nearly 15 years and has been a resident of the Temecula/Murrieta area for the past 8 years. She was born in Boston, Mass. to Vera Neundorf and Frank Andrews.
She is survived by her companion James Whittemore; her children, Elizabeth Byrd of Murrieta; Joyce Alford of Temecula and Frank Alford of Murrieta; her brothers, Barry Andrews, David Andrews, and Ray LeBlanc; her sisters, Patricia Rice and Barbara LeBlanc; and her grandchildren Anthony, Joshua, Alexandria, Ryan, and Christopher.
A reception will follow the services at the home of Joyce Alford, 31373 Pahuta St., Temecula. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Memorial Fund in her honor to provide desperately needed prescription drugs for COPD patients like herself....
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PARADISE POST
Paradise, Butte Co., CA—Saturday, 14 January 2006
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21st, at Old Magalia Church at 12:00 p.m. immediately followed by a reception, for Frances “Frankie” Alford, a former resident of Magalia. Frankie, born on Sept. 21, 1941, peacefully moved on on Dec. 17, 2005 comfortably in her residence in Murrieta, CA. Both Frankie and her husband, Eugene, will be placed in their final resting spot.
Frankie was an Escrow Officer for nearly 15 years and has been a resident of the Temecula/Murrieta area for the past 8 years. She was born in Boston, Mass. to Vera Neundorf and Frank Andrews. Frankie lived with her husband, Eugene, in the Magalia/Paradise area for nearly 10 years prior to her move to Temecula.
She is survived by her companion James Whittemore, her children, Elizabeth Byrd of Murrieta; Joyce Alford of Temecula; and Frank Alford of Murrieta; her brothers Barry Andrews, David Andrews, and Ray LeBlanc; her sisters Patricia Rice and Barbara Leblanc; and her grandchildren Anthony, Joshua, Alexandria, Ryan, and Christopher.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Memorial Fund in her honor to provide desperately needed prescription drugs for COPD patients like herself. Please contact Joyce Alford at (951) 506-4801 for further information.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances E. Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 21 Dec 1941 and died 17 Dec 2005, last residence Murrieta, Riverside.
See the obituary of her husband, Eugene Kenneth Alford, in this compilation.
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FRANCES LUCERO ALFORD
FREE LANCE
Hollister, San Benito Co., CA—Thursday, 29 June 2006
Frances Lucero Alford passed away last Saturday [June 24] at the age of 73 at the Santa Teresa-Kaiser Hospital in San Jose. She was born in Denver, Colorado and has lived in California for over 50 years; living in Hollister for the last 3 years. She was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista and had formerly sung in their choir. She was the wife of the late Raymond Alford, who died in 1996.
Mother of Ken Alford, wife, Karolyn, of Monroe, WA, Tim Alford of San Jose, Jeff Alford, wife YingHua, of San Jose, Karen Soares, husband Frank, of Hollister, and the late Kim Alford; grandmother of Taylor Hoefler, Forrest Soares and Kallie Alford; sister of Ester Russell, Jerry Lucero, Renee Haughen, Rusty Crisp, Cliff Lucero, Rovan Clark, Sandy Herrera, Cris Lucero and Maureen Simmons. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may meet at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Friday at 9:45 am to attend a Funeral Mass to be offered at 10 am. Graveside services and burial will follow at the Los Gatos Memorial Park.
Contributions are preferred to the Diabetes Assn. Services provided by: Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 7 Sept 1932, last residence Hollister, San Benito Co., CA.
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FRANK ALVORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Friday, 7 December 1900
DEATH OF SALVATIONIST
Frank Alvord, a carpenter by occupation and an enthusiastic member of the Salvation Army, died of old age, and heart trouble at his home, 1766 Thirteenth avenue, near Twenty-sixth street. Deceased was a native of England, aged 77 years.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Bryant
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Jane Alvord, in this compilation.
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FRANK JOSEPH ALFORD
Frank and his second wife, Cody Louise “Jeanne” Andrews Alford
Photos from Find A Grave contributor and Frank’s grandson, THE FAMILY – used with permission
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Thursday, 5 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Frank Joseph Alford, a Chowchilla resident for 21 years, died Tuesday [March 3] at a Chowchilla health care facility. He was 90.
He was born Sept. 29, 1907 in Bone Steel [sic: Bonesteel, Gregory Co.], S.D. He was a master mechanic for Morrison Knudsen Construction. He was a member of the Chowchilla Masonic Lodge and Ben Ali Shriners Temple in Sacramento.
He was preceded in death by a stepson, Danny Hooten; a daughter, Margaret Nitzel; his parents; six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Alford of Chowchilla; a daughter, Dori Putman of Missouri; one sister, Doris Griffin of Eureka; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Worden Funeral Chapel.
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FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—4 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Private services for Frank Joseph Alford, 90, of Chowchilla [Madera Co.], will be held under the direction of Worden Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Alford, a master mechanic for Morrison Knudsen Construction Co., died Tuesday.
Photo from Chowchilla Cemetery, Chowchilla, Madera Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, THE FAMILY
Photo posted 16 Sept 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Frank J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) but list his birth date as 20 Sept 1907, last residence Chowchilla, Madera Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Margaret Elizabeth Patrick Alford; daughter Margaret Ann Alford Sanchotena Moore Gaul Jordan Neitzel; and siblings Lolita Flavia “Toots” Alford Roller and Raymond Cuthbert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Harry Booktell Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
His lineage: Frank Joseph 1907 SD1, Harry Booktell 1871 IN2, James Tennyson 1847 IN3, Jonathan C. 1815 NC4, John 1786 PA5.
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FRANK M. ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Friday, 24 October 1975
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
Frank M. Alford, on October 23, 1975, in a Concord Hospital.
A native of Tuolumne, California, aged 59 years. A 25 year resident of Concord. A Charter Member of the Concord Elks Lodge No. 1994, a member of Telephone Co. Pioneers, a member of St. Bonaventure’s Catholic Church. Last employed as a Supervisor, after 39 years service with Pacific Telephone.
Survived by his wife, Mary Alford of Concord, a daughter Candy Luce of Modesto and a daughter Mary Alford, of Concord; a son, Richard Alford of Pleasanton, 3 brothers, Charles of Pittsburg, Lewis of Martinez, and James of Tracy; 4 sisters, Theresa Blog of Martinez, Grace Day of Thornton, Tiney Mae Meeks of Livermore and Betty Buchan of Bellflower; also survived by 2 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated last evening, at St. Bonaventure’s Church. Services with Concord Elks Lodge No. 1994 officiating, will be held on Friday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m. at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Family request memorials to the Heart Association.
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eric Olson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 July 1916 and died _____ Oct 1975, last residence Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Mulroyan Alford; father, Charles Augustus Alford; and brothers Edward T. “Jim” Alford and Lewis Everet Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Frank M. 1916 CA1, Charles Augustus 1878 NV2, Charles 1849 AL3.
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FRANKLIN BRADLEY ALFORD
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 July 1983
In another article:
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 July 1983
In Santa Cruz, California, July 3, 1983, Mr. Franklin B. Alford.
Survived by his wife, Dorothy Alford of Paradise Park; one daughter, Barbara Monti of Paso Robles; a brother, John H. Alford of Sunol; and three nieces.
Native of Vallejo, aged 75 years. Member of Oakland Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Shriners. He also was a veteran of WW II, serving a tour in Normandy.
Cremation services were conducted by Santa Cruz Cremation Services, 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, on Wednesday, July 6, 1983. Interment at Twin Lakes, Mono County.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 Aug 1907 and died _____ July 1983, last residence Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, John Harmon Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Franklin Bradley Alford was born 6 Aug 1907 in CA and died 3 July 1983 in Santa Cruz Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bradley.
From CA Births: Bradley Alford was born 6 Aug 1907 in Solano Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bradley.
Marriage announcement:
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Thursday, 17 February 1983
Franklin B. Alford, 23, 1832 68th Ave., Oakland, and Dorothy G. Miller, 20, 4436 Fleming Ave., Oakland.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Franklin Bradley 1907 CA1, John Harmon 1885 CA2, John Harmon 1839 LA3, Robert Temple 1814 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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FRED ALFORD
Uncle of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Thursday, 15 March 1951
Photo from Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathleen Clemence, inactive
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, John Wesley Alford; and siblings Edna L. Alford Oest, Harry Newton, Alford and Pearl E. Alford Devincenzi in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Ethel Harriet Alford Perrin in Utah Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Fred 1888 CA1, John Wesley 1853 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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FRED CLARENCE ALFORD
Grandfather of Edward Lewis Alford, AAFA #1357
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 October 1987
Fred Clarence Alford, 88, of Denair, died Sunday [October 11] in Turlock. Services: Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary Chapel…. Burial at Turlock Memorial Park.
Background: Native of Chino [San Bernardino Co.]. Lived in Turlock 29 years before moving to Denair in 1935. Retired farmer. Member of the Farm Bureau and Denair Senior Citizens.
Survivors: Five children, John C. Alford of Aulander, N.C., Mary E. Moore of Winton, Thomas E. Alford of Orland, Roy L. Alford of San Bernardino and Sam E. Alford of Denair. Sister, Kate Maddux of Modesto. Fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Remembrances: Denair Friends Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 235, Denair 95316.
Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Benita Moore
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Nov 1898, last residence Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Edna Charlotte Harlan Alford; son Samuel Edward Alford; father, John Thomas Alford; sisters Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux and Tillie Mae Alford Price Brooks Commons; and cousin George Russell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Thomas Earl Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Fred Clarence Alford was born 29 Nov 1898 in CA and died 11 Oct 1987 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Fender.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Fred Clarence 1898 CA1, John Thomas 1859 WI2, Thomas Frederick 1828 England3, Thomas 1799 England4, William 1770 England5.
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FRED T. ALFORD
ST. HELENA STAR
St. Helena, Napa Co., CA—Thursday, 19 October 1972
Photos from Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, Kings Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wayland Williams
Fred is buried next to his parents and wife, Olive Williams Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 Apr 1892 and died _____ Oct 1972, last residence Davis, Yolo Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Caldonia Jane “Callie” Albright Alford; and brothers Coy Alford, Curtis Alford, and Marcus Albert Alford in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
MODESTO NEWS-HERALD
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 April 1932
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Fred T. 1892 AR1, Joseph Andy 1852 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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FREEMAN ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 2 May 1952
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco City Health Director Dr. Ellis Sox warned the public today not to use the rug cleaning compound glamorene until it can be determined how the preparatio̶̶n can be used safely.
Dr. Sox’ warning followed the report of a coroner’s jury investigating the death April 19th of Freeman Alford, 31, an airplane cleaning employe of Pan American Air Lines.
The coroner’s jury report said the Jerclaydon Company, Incorporated, Miami Beach, Fla., manufacturers of the compound, had been “negligent because proper caution instructions were not printed on the label or can.”
The Coroner’s jury did not hold that glamorene caused the death of Alford….
Photo from Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Louis Roth
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Freeman Alford was born 22 Apr 1921 in GA and died 19 Apr 1952 in San Francisco. His mother’s maiden name was Allison.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lee Ethel Ferrell Alford; and twin brother Deeman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Freeman Alford; and brothers Edward Lee Alford and Maceo Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his sister Elizabeth Alford Smith in Michigan Obituaries.
From CA Marriages: Freeman Alford married Lee E. Ferrell on 11 May 1951 in San Francisco.
In 1930, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Freeman and Rosa Alford, are listed with 7 children. This is an African-American family.
His lineage: Freeman 1921 TN1, Freeman 1893 GA2, David 1867 GA3.
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GAIL ALFORD
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Gail Alford, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 18, 2018 in Santa Rosa [Sonoma Co., CA], after a brief illness.
Gail was born in Norwood, Massachusetts on December 5, 1941, and lived most of her life in the Boston area, working many years as a nurse before retiring in 2008 from the TJX Corporation and moving to Santa Rosa.
Gail is survived by her two sisters, her twin, Grace Curtis of Waltham, Massachusetts, and her older sister, Georgette Piver, of Windsor. She also leaves nephews Steven and Jeffrey Wallin, a grand-nephew and two grand-nieces, all of Phoenix, Arizona, and good friend, Ellen Beckworth, of Santa Rosa. Gail will be greatly missed by her cat, Alex, and her dog, Emma.
Gail was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Rosa, where she headed the Caring Connections Committee. She was an enthusiastic quilter and member of the Santa Rosa Quilters guild, and loved exercising with her Aqua Club group. Gail met many wonderful friends through these organizations.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of Gail’s life at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 547 Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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GAIL ANN ALFORD CLIFFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 9 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Clifford, Gail Ann—Entered into eternal peace on Sunday, September 5, 1999, in Citrus Heights, CA at the age of 61. Born September 2, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. As per Gail’s wishes, she will be cremated. Interment to be at East Lawn Cemetery.
Loving wife of Donald James Clifford, mother of Mark Alan Clifford and daughter in law Laura Clifford, who reside in Penryn, mother of Coriann Fletcher and son in law John Fletcher of Galt, CA. Stepmother of Candi Claire Gester of Alamo, CA. Grandmother to Jacob and Brooke Fletcher and Brandon and Melissa Gester. Loving sister to Lois Wood of Dixon, CA.
Gail’s hobbies included: gardening (especially roses), decorating, crafts, sewing, computer e-mailing her friends, movies and eating out. Gail worked for The Sacramento Bee for 39 years, selling advertising space to real estate companies and new home developers.
Gail has requested that there be no memorial or funeral services. Friends and family will attend a celebration of her life at her home….
In another article, same source:
Gail Ann Clifford, 61, key member of Bee’s classified sales force
By Steve Gibson, Bee Staff Writer
Gail Ann Clifford, who worked at The Bee for 39 years and was one of the newspaper’s top classified advertising sales representatives when she retired March l, died of cancer Sunday.
She was 61.
Mrs. Clifford was hired by The Bee in 1959 as a clerk in the business office and joined the classified ad department’s telephone sales force in 1965. She spent most of her career working the real estate desk.
“Hundreds of people in the real estate industry over the years relied on Gail to make sure things got done right,” said Bee Advertising executive Gene Grant. “She was absolutely a stalwart.”
One of her strengths was “the ability to build strong rapport with customers,” said her boss, Kathy Lewis, classified advertising manager. “They trusted her and turned to her for help with the advertising needs. She was just consistently a top performer.”
Among her colleagues, Mrs. Clifford was known as much for her quick wit as for her willingness to share her knowledge of the business with new employees.
“A joy to work with,” said co-worker Suzanne Jones. “The woman had more knowledge about newspaper advertising in her pinky finger than most people have in their brains.”
But beyond her professional expertise, she “was the consummate lady—warm, friendly, gracious, loving, funny,” Jones said. “And Gail had a giggle that just wouldn’t quit. She just sparkled.”
Born and reared in Philadelphia, one of two children of Alma Thomas Alford and Charles Alford, she graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 1955. She worked at three typist-receptionist jobs in the Philadelphia area before moving to Sacramento in 1959.
In 1961, she married Don Clifford, a career employee at the state Department of Motor Vehicles. There were married 38 years.
In addition to her husband, who resides in Citrus Heights, survivors include a daughter, Coriann Fletcher of Galt; a son, Mark Alan Clifford of Penryn; a stepdaughter, Candi Claire Gester of Alamo; a sister, Lois Wood of Dixon; and four grandchildren.
Her husband said no services are planned.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gail A. Clifford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence not listed.
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GARY FRANK “TEX” ALFORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial by K. Alford, Gary’s sister
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 3 August 1991
Services for Gary F. Alford, 35, of Clairemont, were today in El Camino Mortuary. Burial was in El Camino Memorial Park. He died Wednesday in a hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Texas, lived in the county 23 years and was an engineering technician for Qualcomm Inc. He was a 1973 graduate of Clairemont High School, and graduated with honors from Mesa College.
Survivors include his parents, L.D. and Patricia Alford of San Diego; two brothers, Donald B. of San Jose and Duke W. of San Diego; a sister, Kathryne N. Byrne of San Diego; and his paternal grandmother, Doris M. Alford of Oklahoma. The family suggested donations to the American Cancer Society.
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SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 1 August 1991
Alford, Gary F., passed away July 31, 1991. Son of L.D. and Patricia M. Alford. Brother of Donald B., Duke W. Alford and Kathryne N. Byrne. Uncle of Duke W. Alford Jr. and Elizabeth N. Alford. Grandson of Doris M. Alford and the late M. Deupree Alford.
Funeral Services Sat. 10 a.m. El Camino Mortuary Chapel…. Entombment El Camino Memorial Park. Contributions Amer. Cancer Society, SD Chapter. El Camino Mortuary Directors.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Maggie Voyles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Leary Dawell “Duke” Alford and Patricia Marion Bourg Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Gary Frank Alford was born 27 Sept 1955 in TX, died 31 July 1991 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bourg.
His lineage: Gary Frank 1955 TX1, Leary Dawell 1926 OK2, Marion Deupree 1900 MS3, John Franklin 1875 MS4. John Franklin Pierce was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402.
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GARY PHILLIP ALFORD
Anderson, Shasta Co., CA—_____ March 2017
3/30/1944–3/5/2017
Gary Alford, 72, of Anderson died on Sunday, March 5th at Mercy Medical Center, Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Home in Anderson (365-5466).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Lillian Estelle Boles Alford Bowman, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Forest Verlon Alford, in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Marriages: Gary P. Alford married Trudy L. Park on 1 July 1966 in Shasta Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Gary P. Alford and Trudy L. Park were divorced _____ Sept 1967 in Shasta Co., CA.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Gary P. Alford, born 30 March 1944, married Cherri Ruth Weaver Cook, born 7 Oct 1948, on 19 Apr 1969 in Clarkston, Asotin Co., WA. Witnesses were Verlon W. Alford and Dixie Alford.
From Montana, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Gary Phillip, age 37, born Klamath Falls, OR, on 30 March 1944, son of Forest Alford and Lillian Alford, married Michelle Ann Micklon, age 29, born 29 Nov 1951 in Exeter, NH, daughter of Payson Goodwin and Antoinette Goodwin, on 11 Apr 1981 in Lincoln Co., MT.
From Montana, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Gary P. Alford and Michelle A. Alford were divorced on 13 Nov 1985 in Flathead, MT.
From:
SPOKANE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Spokane, Spokane Co., WA—Tuesday, 7 April 1992
Marriage Dissolution Petitions: Susan A. and Gary Phillip Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Gary Phillip 1944 OR1, Forest Verlon 1915 TX2, Charlie 1889 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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GAYLA HALFORD NIELSEN
Photo from Russon Brothers Mortuary
DESERET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Saturday, 7 February 2015
LOS ANGELES, CA—Our beloved wife, sister, daughter and aunt passed through the veil on Monday February 2, 2015.
Gayla was born in Salt Lake City on May 9, 1958, the first child of Woodrow N. Halford & Ada Condie Baird. She grew up in Magna where she graduated from Cyprus High School in 1976. She enjoyed seeing seeing her aunts, uncles and cousins. Seizing upon every opportunity, she attended Brigham Young University and became a nurse at LDS Hospital. Living in downtown Salt Lake and later on the Avenues she worked hard to obtain a Masters Degree from the University of Utah. She also became a nursing administrator as she pursued her commitment to patient care.
Gayla married John G. Nielsen on October 4, 1996 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in the Avenues then moved to Los Angeles where they both studied and worked. In 2008 she accepted a position at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but just before starting she was diagnosed with gastric cancer.
Exercising faith, she underwent surgery which was successful. Weeks later she graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a PhD in Nursing. She worked for about 35 years in the health care industry.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served as a Relief Society President twice and in many other callings. She loved her Savior Jesus Christ and the many individuals in her life. Whether family, friend, fellow health care provider, patient, church member or stranger, she treated all with love and respect.
She is survived by her husband, John, sister, Julie, and mother, Ada.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon, Monday February 9, 2015 at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.russonmortuary.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Woodrow Norman Halford and Ada Condie Baird Halford, in Utah Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage: Gayla 1958 UT1, Woodrow Norman 1919 UT2, Royal 1886 UT3, Joseph Henry 1842 IL4, Joseph 1803 England5, Joseph 1766 England6.
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GENEVA HUNT ALFORD
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in Georgia Obituaries because she has close ties to Georgia and is buried there.]
MOULTRIE OBSERVER
Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA—Sunday, 31 October 2004
BREA, Calif.—Geneva Hunt Alford, 69, formerly of Moultrie, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at Kindred Hospital in Brea, Calif.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Live Oak Baptist Church.... Burial will follow at St. James Pallbearers Cemetery No. 2 [Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA]. Charlie Alford, Jack Alford, Little D. Alford, Tony Alford, Danny Alford and Derek Alford will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 24, 1935, in Moultrie, the daughter of the late Henry and Eula Elam Hunt.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Alford Jr.; 11 children, Delores Dupree, Cora Alford, Mary Leoma Blanton, Diane Dupree, Dannie Alford, Cynthia Alford, Evelyn Alford, Sharon Cornell, Derek Alford, Darren Alford and Denise Le’Flore; six brothers, Tommy Hunt, Leroy Hunt, Clyde Hunt, Artie Hunt, Marvin Hunt and Irvin Hunt; sisters-in-law, Sarah Hunt, Pearlie Ann Hunt, Maggie Hunt, Rachel Hunt, Betty Hunt, Lucille Hunt and Vade Hunt; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Luke Strong and Son Mortuary in Moultrie will be in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Geneva Alford (SS# issued in NJ), but list her birth date as 23 Jan 1935, last residence Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.
From SSACI: Geneva Hunt Alford, black, was born 24 Jan 1935 in Colquitt Co., GA, daughter of Henry Hunt and Eula Elam.
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GENEVIEVE ARD ALFORD
Mother of Agnes Jean Alford Pavlokis, AAFA #1322
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 15 May 2003
Jan. 25, 1921-May 13, 2003
Genevieve A. Alford, 82, of Poway died Tuesday. She was born in Husser, La., and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Olivier of Poway, Joyce Nasella of La Jolla and Agnes Pavlakis of Concord; sons, Stephen of Katy, Texas, Andrew of Bettechase, La., and Thomas of Cameron, N.C.; sister, Leona Botkin of Metairie, La.; brother, Clarence Ard of Buglusia, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m., Poway Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Road, Poway. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway.
Donations: American Heart Association, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Genevieve A. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Poway, San Diego Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Moses Alford b. about 1810.
Her husband’s lineage: Odis Alba 1913 LA1, Andrew J. 1875 LA2, William Richard 1832 LA3, Moses 1810 LA4.
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GEORGE L. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 9 December 1916
DEATHS
In this city, Dec. 7, 1916, George Alford, husband of Hattie Alford, and father of Ray Alford of Lemon Grove; a native of Pennsylvania, aged 49 years.
Friends and members of the E.P.O.E. and I.O.O.F. are invited to attend funeral services to be hald at Bradley & Woolman’s chapel, C stree, corner of Seventh, Monday, Dec. 11, 1916, at 10 o’clock a.m., under the auspices of La Mesa Lodge No. 407, F.&A.M., Rev. C.L. Frost assisting. Interment Masonic cemetery.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 17 December 1916
George Alford died at Agnew hospital a week ago last Thursday, after a long illness. He was one of the prominent citizens and successful orchardists of Lemon Grove, a director of the Fruit Growers’ Association and a trustee of the Congregational Church. He had a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his departure.
He is survived by a widow, son Ray, a student at Berkeley, a sister in Tennessee, and other relatives.
The funeral was held last Monday and was in charge of the Masonic lodge of La Mesa, of which the deceased was a member…. The interment was in the Masonic cemetery.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 10 December 1916
George Alford, a long time resident of Lemon Grove and one of the most prominent orchardists, passed from this life at the Agnew Hospital last Thursday about noon. His wife, son Ray, and other relatives were with him at the last. The numerous friends of the family extend their sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 24 December 1916
Ray Alford will not return to his studies at Berkeley for this school year. He will take charge of the work on his mother’s fruit ranch.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: In 1900 the family is living in Marietta, Washington Co., OH: George L. Alford, born Apr 1867 in PA (parents born PA); his wife Hattie L. Apr 1876 in WV; and son Ray M., Sept 1896 in OH. George and Hattie were married 5 years, and Hattie had 1 child, 1 living.
In 1910 the family is living in Lemon Grove, San Diego Co., CA.
From Ohio Births and Christenings Index, 1800–1962 (Ancestry): Ray Marvin Alford was born 26 Sept 1896 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, the sonof Geo. L. Alford and Hattie McCabe.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.
His lineage: George L. 1867 PA1, Thomas J. 1827 PA2, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland3, Michael 1760 Ireland4.
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GEORGE MARSHALL ALVORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 June 1923
In Oakland June 27, 1923, George M. Alvord, beloved husband of the late Catherine Alvord and father of Raymond M. and Keturah Alvord, and grandfather [next line illegible]. A native of Illinois, age 65 years.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Thursday, June 28, 1923, at 11 o’clock a.m., at Truman’s Residence Chapel, Telegraph avenue at Thirtieth street, Oakland.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, REHM
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Raymond Martin Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: George Marshall 1857 IL1, Joel William 1827 NY2, Joel 1779 CT3, Bela 1741 CT4, Aaron 1713 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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GEORGE RUSSELL ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—15 June 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Russell G. Alford, 95, of Laguna Beach, a retired refinery manager for Union Oil Co., died June 7 of natural causes. Services at noon today at Grace Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach. Burial at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana.
Survived by his daughter, Mary Davis; sons, John and James; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 May 1900, last residence El Segundo, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his cousins Fred Clarence Alford and Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: George Russell Alford was born 18 May 1901 in CA, died 7 June 1995 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Carpenter. This birth year is incorrect since he is listed on the 1900 census.
In 1900, Westminster, Orange Co., CA: William Alford, age 35 b. Apr 1865 in MI (parents b. England); wife Mary 34 b. Dec 1860 in WI; 3 Almind stepchildren; and son Russell G. 0/12 b. May 1900 in CA. William and Mary were married 2 years, and Mary had 4 children, 4 living.
In 1910, Westminster, Orange Co., CA: William Alford, age 47 b. WI (parents b. England); wife Mary L. 50 b. WI; son Russell 10 CA; and stepson Clayton Almind 18 CA. William (first marriage) and Mary (second marriage) were married 12 years, and Mary had 4 children, 4 living.
On Russell George Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is 18, born 18 May 1900, living in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Mrs. N.G. Alford, same address, is his nearest relative.
From CA Deaths: William George Alford was born 2 Apr 1866 in WI, died 25 Aug 1941 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Hockings.
In 1880, San Juan, Los Angeles Co., CA: He is probably the Willie Alford, age 15 WI, living with his father Thos. Alford, 48 WI (parents b. WI), widowed apiarist (beekeeper).
In 1870, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI: Thomas F. Alford, 42 b. England, painter; William G. 5 WI. Thomas’s wife, Mary Hockings, died in 1869.
In 1860, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI: Thomas Alfred, 36 England; Mary 25 England; Elizabeth L. 3 WI; and John T. 1 WI.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: George Russell 1900 CA1, William George 1866 WI2, Thomas Frederick 1828 England3, Thomas 1799 England4, William 1770 England5.
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GEORGE V. LAWRENCE ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 17 December 1916
In another article:
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 9 December 1916
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Hattie Virginia McCabe Alford Fine, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Emma E. Alford Weller in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of his half-brothers Franklin P. Alford and James P. Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
George is the son of Thomas J. Alford and his second wife, Mary Shannon.
He is George V.L. Alford, age 3, on the 1870 census in Slippery Rock, Lawrence Co., PA.
From CA Deaths: George Alford, age 49, died 7 Dec 1916 in San Diego Co., CA.
From West Virginia, Marriages Index (Ancestry): George Lawrence Alford married Hattie McCabe in 1895, Wood Co., WV.
From:
Cochran, Wes. WOOD COUNTY, WV, MARRIAGES, 1880–1925. Parkersburg, WV: Privately printed, n.d: George Lawrence Alford, p. 109 (age 27, b. Lawrence Co., PA, resident of Tyler Co., WV, m. on 19 Dec 1895 to Hattie McCabe, age 21, b. Wetzel Co., WV)
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984, pages 11–13.
His lineage: George V. Lawrence 1867 PA1, Thomas J. 1827 PA2, John A. 1790 on ship in transit from Ireland3, Michael 1765 Ireland4.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 8 May 1933
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
In 1850, Fremont Co., IA: Russel Alford, farmer age 22 born VA; Julia 22 VA; and George 10/12 IA. They are living next door to Russell’s parents, William and Margaret Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: George W. 1849 IA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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GERTRUDE CORNELIA ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Gertrude Alford, 88, of Redding died Monday [April 13] at Windsor Redding Care Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding (243-1525).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude Cornelia Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Aug 1920, last residence not listed.
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GERTRUDE FANNIE ALFORD OPPERMAN
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 2 May 1937
Photo from Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kristine victoria
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah Lucinda Southard Alford; and sisters Claudia V. Alford Thompson and Mabel C. Alford Kern Stickel in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Jeremiah C. “Jerry” Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Gertrude F. Opperman, age 56, died 30 Apr 1937 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
The death year on her gravestone is probably incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Gertrude Fannie 1883 MO1, Jeremiah C. 1852 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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GLORIA ALFRED
TIMES-HERALD
Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Gloria Alfred, resident of Vallejo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cosmetologist, passed away May 24 surrounded by James, her beloved husband and their devoted family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Dan Scales Funeral Services, 107 W. Eight St., Pittsburg, (925) 439-5922.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gloria Alfrd (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Apr 1935, last residence Vallejo, Solano Co., CA.
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GLORIA KRAMER ALFORD SWARD
From www.monoblogalz.com
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Sunday, 22 October 2017
Gloria Kramer Alford died peacefully in the early morning of October 10, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family: her husband Robert and children Heidi, Jonathan and Elissa.
Gloria was a woman of many talents and many friends, who found a soul mate in Robert Sward with whom she shared the last thirty years of her life.
Gloria was born in Chicago on October 3, 1928, to Izzie and Rose Kramer, immigrants from Galicia (now part of Ukraine). It was the beginning of the Depression and the family had to be creative and frugal to get by. At an early age Gloria developed confidence in her own judgment and originality and wanted to be an artist, though at the time she didn’t know exactly what that meant. Her first foray into art was designing her own clothes in high school where she won first prize for a blouse, for which she was singled out by the teacher: “Remember her because she is going to be a famous designer.” Gloria continued to have a strong sense of design and color.
Two days after arriving at UC Berkeley in 1948, she went to a new student dance where, because she was tall (and wearing high heels), she was paired with the tallest boy there. His name was Bob Alford. They married the following June.
Gloria received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, psychology and anthropology. She taught art at the elementary level to help put Bob through school for his Ph.D. in sociology. They had three children, Heidi, Jonathan and Elissa—smart, talented and compassionate people whom Gloria bragged about and delighted in. In 1961 the family moved to Madison, WI, for Robert to take a faculty position at the university.
Gloria was always doing crafts—”anything you can do on a kitchen table and clear off.” In 1967 at 39 when her kids were older, she took a printmaking workshop at he Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, which she considered her first authentic art class. Over the years she studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia University, Pratt Institute in New York City and UC Santa Cruz. She was a Visiting Artist in Paris as part of the United States Cultural Exchange Program in 1974-75.
She and Bob moved to Santa Cruz, CA, for him to take a position at UC Santa Cruz in the mid-seventies where he later became Chairman of the Sociology Department. Gloria devoted herself to screen printing and vacuum-forming plastic into molds and an early form of computer graphics—combining them into innovative mixed media artforms. In 1977 she made “The Jaded Princess,” a life-sized replica of an ancient Chinese jade burial suit made from the earliest computer chips, representing the duality of technology as a force for good, but also destruction since the circular chips covering the princess’s brain are bomb detonators. Gloria felt that that sculpture, widely exhibited, established her as an artist.
In the 1980s Gloria worked with hand-made paper to produce pulp paintings and sculptural pieces and also explored mono-print techniques. In 1990 she began painting abstract images in acrylic, later incorporating gold and silver leaf. She was featured in Who’s Who in American Art by Jacques Cattell Press and North American Artists in the Twentieth Century by Jules and Nancy Heller and had numerous exhibitions of her work, as well as being in permanent collections of several museums and corporations.
Gloria participated in the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios event for 25 years and served on the Board of the Santa Cruz Art League.
Divorced from Bob Alford in 1986, the following year Gloria met author, poet and teacher, Robert Sward. He saw Gloria as glorious…his muse, lover, best friend. After she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2008, he became a loving and attentive caregiver. Robert, 2016-2018 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, has written poems for and about Gloria, as well as a dramatic work entitled “Love Has Made Grief Absurd--Gloria, A Monologue,” capturing her day-to-day blunt, amusing, often poignant, commentary. These writings and a gallery of Gloria’s art can be found at www.monoblogalz.com.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Robert Sward; her children, Heidi Alford (Albyn Jones, Portland, OR), Jonathan Alford (Anki Alford, Oakland, CA), and Elissa Alford (Peter Gilford, Northampton, MA); her sister Ruth Zagorin (Washington, D.C).; grandchildren Kelsey Alford-Jones (Washington, D.C.), Eli Alford-Jones (Portland, OR), Jordi and Kiran Alford (Oakland, CA); six nieces and nephews; and her stepchildren, Hannah Davi Sward (Los Angeles, CA), Dr. Cheryl Cox (Cal Macpherson, Grenada), Kamala Joy (Austin, TX), Michael Sward (Jerome, AZ), and Nicholas Sward (Pauline Hymus, Toronto, Canada).
She is preceded in death by her parents Izzie and Rose Kramer, her sister Shirley Ratner, and her former husband Dr. Robert Alford.
…. Gloria treasured her women friends, sharing a glass of wine, painting together, gathering for a monthly film group. She was also famously direct and unfiltered: what Gloria said was what she felt and what she felt, she said. She could find the positive side of every situation, and anyone who knew her recalls how often she said, “I’m the luckiest person in the world.”
A Celebration of the Life and Art of Gloria K. Alford is planned for Dec. 3….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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GOLDA MAY SCOTT ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Sunday, 31 January 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Golda May Alford, 87, of Buena Park, a homemaker, died January 28, 1999 of natural causes. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday, with services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Memory Garden Memorial Park & Mortuary, Brea.
Survivors: daughter, JoAnn Adamson; sons, Vern Alford and George Alford; 17 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Golda M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Feb 1911, last residence Buena Park, Orange Co., CA.
CA Births list George Thomas Alford, born 12 Aug 1948 in Orange Co., and Vern Lee Alford, born 12 Apr 1946 in Orange Co., both mother’s maiden names Scott.
CA Births also lists Goldie M. Scott, born 16 Feb 1911 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Weathers.
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GRACE CECELIA ALFORD KNOX HAYES
NEWS SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Saturday, 13 October 2007
Hayes, Grace Alford, formerly of Knoxville, departed this life in San Francisco, California unexpectedly October 8, 2007.
Survivors: devoted sister, Lonetta Spears Bynes, Los Angeles, California; aunt, Margie Keese, Knoxville; cousins, Turan (Beverly) Smith, Chesapeake, VA, Kofi Jones, Knoxville; special friends, Josephine Chunn and the Austin High Class of ‘59. Funeral service and interment will be held in San Francisco, California. Notice by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
In another article:
NEWS SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Hayes, Gracie Alford—Gracie let go of her life on October 8, 2007. She gave so much and asked so little. Gracie was always very loyal and friendly. She met no stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile.
She was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and was born to Deeman and Inez Alford.
Gracie was the mother of one son. She was a member of the Austin High School Class of 1959.
Preceded in death by: husband; mother, aunts and uncles.
She is survived by: devoted son, Deon Knox; grandchildren; father, Deeman Alford, sister, Lonetta Spears Bynes all of California; aunt, Elizabeth Smith of Detroit Michigan, and uncles. Knoxville relative: devoted aunt, Margie Alford Keese; special friend, Josephine Chunn; and spiritual sister, Reverend Gwendolyn Roberts Cannon.
…. Funeral services and interment will be held Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 11:00am at Lewis and Ribbs Mortuary Garden Chapel, 6424 Third Street in San Francisco, California 94124. Notice by Unity Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace Cecelia Hayes (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 June 1941, last residence San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Deeman Alford and Edith Inez Smartt Alford Spears Roberts; and brother Deeman Lewis “D.L.” Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Grace Cecelia 1941 TN1, Deeman 1921 TN2, Freeman 1893 GA3, David 1867 GA4.
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GRACE ROSS ALFORD
Mother of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 20 August 1983
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 July 1898 and died _____ August 1983, last residence Avery, Calaveras Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Elsworth Alford; and son David Elsworth Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Robert Ross Alford in New York Obituaries.
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GRACIE MAE MORGAN ALFORD
Photo from Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home
THE CITIZEN
Fayetteville, GA—Thursday, 29 January 2009
Gracie M. Alford, 77, Tustin, Calif., formerly of Newnan, died Jan. 13, 2009. She was born April 15, 1931 in Carrollton, Ga. She was the second child of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Morgan and Mrs. Curtis Morgan Beetles, and her husband, Gordon Lee Alford. She grew up in Newnan, and joined Burns Chapel where she raised her children. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1969 and joined the Canaan Baptist Church, where she was on the Missionary Board. She was elected president of the Senior Citizens group in her apartment building, and enjoyed planning and organizing social events as well s food drives for the seniors. She was member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed helping others and had gained respect of those whose lives she touched.
Services were at the Burns Chapel United Methodist Church…. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery, Newnan.
Survivors include a daughter, Gwendolyn and Clarence Curry, Tustin, Calif.; a brother, Robert Morgan, Newnan; a daughter-in-law, Ona Lee Alford, Newnan; and grandchildren, Gwendolyn Zachery, Newnan, and Nichelle Curry, Reginald Curry, Ebone J. Curry, and Jonathan Curry, all of Tustin, Calif.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.
In another article:
DAILY NEWS
Fayetteville, GA—Thursday, 29 January 2009
Gracie Mae Alford—We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Gracie M. Alford, 77, of Tustin, California, formerly of Newnan, Georgia on January 14, 2009 in Tustin, California.
Funeral service were held Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:30 p. m. at Burns Chapel United Methodist Church…. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
Instate viewing at the church will begin at at 12:30 p. m.
Viewing Thursday, 2 p.m. - 6 p. m. at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.roscoejenkinsfuneralhome.com
Gracie Mae Alford was born April 15, 1931 to the late Mr. Roy Morgan and Mrs. Curtis Morgan (Beetles) in Carrollton, Georgia. She was known by her loved ones and friends as Grace. She was the second child of four children.
She was united in marriage to the late Gordon Lee Alford and to this union two children were born, Gwendolyn and Alton Alford.
Grace grew up in Newnan and joined Burns Chapel and raised her two children in the church. She later moved to Washington, D. C. in 1969 and became active in Canaan Baptist Church. She was on the Missionary Board. She was elected president of the Senior Citizens group in her apartment building. She enjoyed planning and organizing social events as well as food drives for the seniors. She was also a member of The Eastern Star.
Grace enjoyed helping others. Her love for others and an “out going” personality gained her the respect of those whose lives she touched.
On January 13, 2009, Grace was ushered by her Heavenly Angels to her eternal home.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter: Gwendolyn Curry and son-in-law Clarence Curry of Tustin, CA; one brother: Robert Morgan of Newnan; daughter-in-law: Ona Lee Alford of Newnan; loving grandchildren: Gwendolyn Zachery of Newnan, Nichelle Curry, Reginald Curry, Ebone J. Curry and Jonathan Curry of Tustin, CA; numerous great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Georgia 770-253-1232.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria M. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Tustin, Orange Co., CA.
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GUS WALDEN ALFORD
Grandfather of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Gus Walden Alford
Verna Moredock Alford, Gus Walden Alford, and Gus’s sister Emma Watson Alford Mattingly
Left to right: Brothers Gus Walden Alford, Ernest Cleveland Alford, Lonnie Erwin Alford, Allison Otto Alford, and father John Hardin Alford – taken in Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK
Photos from Gus’s grandson Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 3 June 1950
Gus Walden Alford, 66, of 1466 India St., died yesterday afternoon [June 2] of natural causes in a sign painting shop at 1517 India St., Deputy Coroner E.A. Turner reported.
Mr. Alford, a retired maritime worker, was born in Kentucky and had lived here for many years.
Surviving are three sons, Everett W., Roy C. and Clell E. Alford, all of San Diego; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, in Rogers Mortuary chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 June 1950
Alford—Gus W. June 2. Father of Everett W., Roy C. and Clell E. “Shorty” Alford; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Tues. Roger’s Mortuary Chapel…. Interment, Mt. Hope.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Harris
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Verna Moredock Alford Williams; sons Clell Erwin Alford, Everett Walden Alford, and Roy Carl Alford; and sisters Emma Watson Alford Mattingly and Pearl Virginia Alford Wright in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford; and his brothers Allison Otto Alford and Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his half-brother Joseph Crit Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Gus was the son of John Hardin Alford and his second wife, Laura Watson.
From CA Deaths: Gus Walden Alford was born 18 Jan 1884 in KY and died 2 June 1950 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Watson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Gus Walden 1884 KY1, John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772 VA or NC4, John before 1750 VA?5.
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GUY EUGENE ALFORD III
Photo from The Homicide Report—Los Angeles Times
LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 28 September 2018
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF FOOTBALL PLAYER
Family and friends gathered to honor Guy Eugene Alford III—a teammate, brother and son—at a candlelight vigil on Thursday, a short distance from where he was shot to death at a North Long Beach Jack in the Box parking lot the day before. The 20-year-old former Long Beach City College football player’s death in the early hours of Wednesday has shocked his family and the athletics community. His family, friends and coaches remember him as an avid student-athlete who used football as a path toward earning a degree.
“My baby was a good boy,” said his mother, April Roby-Alford, through tears after the vigil.
Alford’s father, Guy Alford Jr., and April were joined by their two younger sons at a news conference asking for help seeking justice for their oldest son. Alford’s brother Amari, 10, wore an oversized Jets jersey as he held a framed photo of his brother, while his father consoled him.
“I loved my brother,” Amari said tearfully. “He took me places, he took me to school.”
April said she will always remember her son as someone with a caring heart, who loved eating her pork chops and dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” And his favorite color always varied on which football team he was playing for, she said. “Football was his passion,” April said. “He wanted to go to the NFL, that was his dream.”
At the end of the vigil, some 20 people left candles on the sidewalk next to the drive-thru at the Jack in the Box. A football sat in front of the candles.
Thursday’s vigil was the second gathering since Alford’s death, with about 70 people who went to Veterans Memorial Stadium as the LBCC football team also remembered Alford at an impromptu candlelight vigil Wednesday.
Detectives are investigating what led to the shooting.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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GWENDOLINE BEATRIX LOTHROP ALVORD
Wife of Charles Bengry Alvord, AAFA #1204
SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES
San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—11 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Gwendoline Lothrop Alvord of San Mateo died Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2002, at age 84.
She and her husband Charles B. Alvord had been residents of their home on West Santa Inez Avenue for 35 years to the day. In two weeks the couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She died in her sleep after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
The former Gwendoline B. Lothrop was born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 14, 1917. She began her business career in Chicago and went on to become secretary-treasurer of California Corporation. After she and her husband raised their son [missing text] the Midwest, he accepted a position in 1962 heading division of Souls Steel Company in San Francisco. Gwen became well known in the real estate business in the San Mateo area. More recently, Gwen helped her husband author a book on corporate management. She also is the co-author of a second book title, The Ultimate Romance. This chronicles the couple’s adventures through 57 countries on six continents plus all 50 states.
Mrs. Alvord was buried in the family plot in Marquee [Marquette Co.], Michigan, after a small service on Friday, April 5. Her husband and son survive her.
In another article:
Northern Horizons, The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Northern Michigan University
Fall 2002
Gwendoline Alvord, March 31, 2002, San Mateo, Calif. Prior to her death she and her husband created the Gwendoline and Charles Alvord Scholarship Fund at NMU. They also willed their personal art collection, featuring works from around the world, to the NMU Art Museum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gwendoline L. Alvord (SS# issued in IL), last residence San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA.
Gwendoline married Charles B. Alvord on 18 Apr 1942. Charles joined AAFA after Gwendoline’s death.
Charles was the son of Charles Benjamin Alvord Jr. and Daisy Ruth Bengry.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Charles Bengry 1914 MI1, Charles Benjamin 1881 WI2, Charles Benjamin 1850 MI3, William Alanson 1829 NY4, Theoditus 1792 NY5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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HAROLD E. “GENE” ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 January 1970
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 January 1970
Alford, H.E. “Gene,” Past President of the National Society of Public Accountants of which he was one of the founders.
Beloved husband of Mrs. Helen M. Alford, father of Mrs. Beverly Swanson and Rex E. Alford, brother of Turner L., Leo and Don Smith; also survived by 5 grandchildren.
Services 10.a.m. Friday, in the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills. Forest Lawn Mortuary.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Carole Mustion
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 June 1904 (died _____ Jan 1970), last residence Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his second wife, Helen Marie Nelson Hildebrand Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Harold E. Alford died 19 Jan 1970 in Los Angeles Co., born 13 June 1904 in NE.
From CA Marriages: Harold E. Alford, age 52, married Helen M. Nelson Hildebrand, age 40, on 2 Nov 1956 in San Bernardino Co., CA.
From CA Births: Rex Eugene Alford was born 6 Dec 1937 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Reed.
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HAROLD EUGENE ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday, 27 January 2012
Harold Eugene Alford, 60, of Chowchilla died Monday [January 23]. He was a telephone technician.
Memorial: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel. Remembrance: American Heart Association, 7425 N. Palm Bluffs Ave., Fresno, CA 93711.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Dec 1951, last residence not listed.
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HAROLD G. ALFORD
Photo from Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery
DAVIS ENTERPRISE
Davis, Yolo Co., CA—Friday, 31 December 2010
Harold G. Alford, born Aug. 19, 1928, passed away on Dec. 26, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth; children, Joel (Sheryl), Dan (Janet) and Mark (Diana); four grandchildren, James, Sarah, Anna and Jackie; and siblings, Donald and Evelyn.
A memorial service took place Thursday afternoon at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., in Littleton, Colo.
To share a memory of Harold, visit http://www.olingerchapelhill.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold G. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.
His memorial at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary includes many photos.
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HAROLD PRESTON ALFORD, JR.
The Kwajalein Community Website
2012
Harold Preston Alford Jr. passed away this morning, April 6 [2012] at 7:45 a.m., at the VA Medical Center in San Diego. Harold worked for the hospital / medical area of Kwajalein from 1982 through 1984. Harold was much heavier than in the picture displayed. Harold lost a lot of weight after leaving Kwajalein and never gained it back so some people may not recognize him.
Photo from Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Candy L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
His Find A Grave memorial, posted 13 Feb 2012, lists his death date as 8 Jan 2012.
Kwajalein is in the Marshall Islands and served as a Japanese prison camp during World War II. It features prominently in Laura Hillenbrand’s book, Unbroken, the story of Louis Zamperini’s WWII experience.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997: Harold Preston Alford was born 5 May 1947 in Harris Co., the son of Harold Preston Alford and Dorothy Lynn Hayes.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Harold Preston 1947 TX1, Harold Preston 1923 LA2, William Riley 1893 LA3, Needham Judge 1863 LA4, William Theodore 1832 LA5, Needham Judge 1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA0.
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HAROLD WILLIAM “JOSH” HALFORD
SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA—Tuesday, 28 January 1986
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (______ Jan 1986) dates of Harold Alford (SS# issued in IA), last residence Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his daughter Charlene Louanne Halford Fredericksen Schatz in New York Obituaries; of his parents, Ernest Lenard Halford and Clara May Smith Halford; and sister Margaret Elizabeth Halford Perrin in Iowa Obituaries; and of his brother Francis John Halford in Hawaii Obituaries.
From Iowa, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): Harold William Halford was born 3 Jan 1900 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA, son of Ernest Leonard Halford and Clara Mae Halford.
From Iowa, Select Marriages Index (Ancestry): Harold W. Halford, son of E.L. Halford and Clara May Smith, married Florence Louise Wright, daughter of W.E. Wright and Mary M. Libkis, on 16 Oct 1921 in Cherokee Co., IA.
On the 1925 Iowa State Census, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA: Harold W. Halford, age 25; his wife Florence L. Halford 22; and daughter Charlene L. Halford 2.
In 1930, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Louise Halford, age 27 divorced, and her daughter Charlene Halford, age 7, are living with Louise’s brother Robert W. Wright.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): Florence Louise Halford married Carl Leonard Fredericksen on 1 Spet 1934 in IN.
In 1940, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA, Josh Halford, age 40 divorced furniture store manager, is living with his mother, Clara Halford, widow age 63. Both were born in IA.
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HARRY A. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA—Saturday, 31 August 1968
Photo from Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, THE FAMILY
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1924 and died _____ Aug 1968, last residence not listed.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
His lineage: Harry A. 1924 ??, Harry Orvil 1899 SD1, Harry Booktell 1871 IN2, James Tennyson 1847 IN3, Jonathan C. 1815 NC4, John 1786 PA5.
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HARRY HARDING HALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 20 October 2007
Nov 1, 1920–Sept 21, 2007
The adventures of Harry Halford began a new chapter on September 21, 2007. From covered wagons, to jumped trains to touring buses, his life was a great trip, guided by his big dreams and generous heart.
His wife Doris, sister Pauline, children Jerry, Joe, Irma, Sue, Sherry, Ricky, Sheila, Hal, and Kenny, grandchildren and great-grandchildren greatly miss his loving presence but are comforted to know that he is at peace in the warm embrace of his parents and family and that he goes before us only to create more great stories to share when we meet again.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry Harding Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
In 1930, Cauthron, Logan Co., AR, Harry Halford, age 9 b. AR, is living with his parents, Edd J. Halford, 52 AR, and Mollie 45 IL, and 3 siblings: Orbry 14 OK, Herman 12 OK, and Pauline 7 AR.
In 1920, Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK: James E. Halford, 41 AR (parents b. TN and TX), and his wife Mollie, 35 MO, and 5 children.
On James Edward Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, a laborer living in Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK. He was born 6 Aug 1878 and names Molly Halford of Tolar, Hood Co., TX, as his nearest relative.
From CA Deaths: James E. Halford was born 6 Aug 1876 in AR and died 17 Oct 1861 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Cox.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Harry Harding 1920 AR1, James Edward 1878 AR2, Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley 1792 NC5, John 1765 NC6.
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HARRY NEWTON ALFORD
Father of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
DAILY TIMES
Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 12 June 1953
Photo from Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobbi Janes
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Lavina Purviance Alford; father, John Wesley Alford; sons Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford and Warren Newton Alford; and siblings Edna L. Alford Oest, Fred Alford, and Pearl E. Alford Devincenzi in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; of his son Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; of his daughter Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries; and of his sister Ethel Harriet Alford Perrin in Utah Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Harry Newton Alford was born 15 Feb 1885 in CA and died 11 June 1953 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Kitchen.
1920 CENSUS
Watsonville (District 250), Santa Cruz Co., CA
Dwelling #61
Fred H. Alford head 34 CA railroad switchman
Sarah wife 34 NE
Warren son 13 CA
Eugene son 11 CA
Leroy son 8 CA
Dorothy dau 2-5/12 CA
It is not clear why the head of this family is listed as Fred H. Alford when his name was Harry Newton Alford. His brother Fred is listed separately in 1920, living with their mother and stepfather:
San Francisco Assembly District 24 (District 316), San Francisco Co., CA
Dwelling #181
William Ballinger head 53 Can Eng Eng street sign writer
emigrated 1866
Marie E. wife 57 CA AR VA
Alice daughter 11 CA Can CA
Fred Alford stepson 31 CA IL CA fireman, single
In 1910, Harry and his wife, listed as Alvina, are living apart:
1910 CENSUS
Redwood, Santa Clara Co., CA
Dwelling #157
W.C. Purviance head 65 OH KY OH first marriage 31 years
Almira wife 49 NE IN IN 4 children, 4 living
Dorsey son 18 NE OH NE
Alvina [sic] Alford daughter 24 NE OH NE first marriage 4 years
2 children, 2 living
Warren grandson 3 CA CA NE
Eugene grandson 1 CA CA NE
San Francisco Assembly District 33 (District 68), San Francisco Co., CA
Dwelling #40
Wm. V. Ballinger head 44 Can, Eng, Eng first marriage 6 years
RR sign painter
emigrated 1866
Marie E. wife 47 CA AR VA second marriage 6 years
9 children, 6 living
Fred Alford stepson 22 CA IL CA RR brakeman
Harry N. Alford stepson 25 CA IL CA first marriage 4 years
RR painter
Alice M. Ballinger adopted 2 CA CA CA
daughter
Wedding announcement:
SAN JOSE MERCURY AND HERALD
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Sunday, 25 June 1905
From AAFA records: Harry’s wife was Sarah Lavina Purviance (6 Sept 1885, NE in Peru, Nemaha Co., NE, and died 17 Apr 1965, Santa Clara Co., CA), daughter of Warren Chambers Purviance and Elmyra Teressa Wyne.
On Harry Newton Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 33, a chief engineer for Geo. W. Pennington & Sons, living in San Francisco. He provides his birth date, 15 Feb 1885, and names his wife Sarah Lavina Alford.
On Harry Newton Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card, he confirms his birth date and says he was born in Watsonville, CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Harry Newton 1885 CA1, John Wesley 1853 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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HARVEY ALVORD
DAILY RECORD-UNION
Sacramento, Sacramento, CA—Wednesday, 18 February 1891
In another article:
DAILY RECORD-UNION
Sacramento, Sacramento, CA—Friday, 20 February 1891
Photo from Sacramento City Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Ann Alger Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Frances Lulu Alvord Rockwell in Colorado Obituaries.
In 1850, Cosumnes River, Sacramento Co., CA: Harvey Alvord, 33 NY, farmer; Mary Ann Alvord, 20 NY; M.P. Alvord (f), 4 NY; W.F. Sheppard 22 VT stock trader; and John Becker 21 NY doctor physician.
See a brief biography of Harvey Alvord and his family: Win. J. Davis, An Illustrated History of Sacramento County, California (Lewis Publishing Company, 1890), pp. 486–487.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Harvey 1816 NY1, Asahel 1784 CT2, Thomas Gould 1742 CT3, Asahel 1720 MA4, Thomas 1683 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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HARVEY CARROLL ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 January 1926
In this city, Harvey C. Alford, aged 53 years, beloved husband of Gertrude T. Alford and father of Milton Carroll Alford, son of C.B. Alford of this city, and brother of Milton C. Alford of Huron, S.D.
Funeral today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of E. Clair Overholtzer Co. 1236 South Grand.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son, Milton Carroll Alford; his father, Clark Baker Alford; and his brother Milton Clark Alford in this compilation.
Harvey Carroll Alford was the son Clark Baker Alford and Lucinda Carroll. He died 23 January 1926. For more information about this family, see Clark Baker Alford, M.D. [from George W. Kingsbury, History of Dakota Territory, Vol. IV (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1915), p. 176].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Harvey Carroll 1868 IL1, Clark Baker 1839 NY2, Ruel 1801 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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HATTIE VIRGINIA MCCABE ALFORD FINE
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 7 October 1942
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her first husband, George V. Lawrence Alford, in this compilation.
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HAZEL EVANGELINE RUSSELL ALFORD
Mother of Leroy Darwin Alford, AAFA #0711
Photo from Russell Family Tree (Ancestry), posted by Kent Earl Russell, Hazel’s nephew – used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 8 December 1976
Alford—Hazel E. Wife of Henry S. Alford. Mother of Leroy and Steven Alford, Cheryl Tomlinson, Connie Boehm and Nancy Mills. Sister of Kenneth and Kieth Russell. Daughter of Vera Russell. 5 grandchildren.
Services Thurs. 11 a.m. Chapel of the Roses, Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Heath Funeral Home directing.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 May 1926 and died _____ Dec 1976, last residence Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Henry Samuel Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Hazel E. Alford was born 2 May 1926 in NE and died 4 Dec 1976 in San Diego Co.
Ancestry family trees list her parents as Ashley Edmund Russell and Vera Evangeline Smith.
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HAZEL FERN CROPP ALFORD
THE SUN-TELEGRAM
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 18 August 1977
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 May 1886 and died _____ Aug 1977, last residence Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Marcus Albert Alford, in this compilation.
Marriage license:
NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL
Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE—Tuesday, 29 November 1910
Hazel is buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, next to her first husband, George Earl Cropp, but she has no gravestone.
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HAZEL LOUISE TAYLOR ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 December 1975
Photo from Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 2 Oct 1911 and died _____ Dec 1975, last residence Rio Linda, Sacramento Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Hazel L. Alford was born 2 Oct 1911 in AR and died 21 Dec 1975 in Sacramento Co., CA.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Oscar Alford, age 37, married Hazel Louise Taylor, age 20, on 31 July 1930 in Crawford Co., AR. Both were residents of Mena, Polk Co., AR.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Hazel was the daughter of James McLeod Taylor and Martha Josie McBride.
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HAZEL LELA STRICKLER HALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 1 August 1991
Halford, Hazel L., 92, of Burbank, homemaker. Private services. Valley Funeral Home, Burbank.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Valerie Timm Adams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel L. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 Aug 1898 and died 26 July 1991, last residence not listed.
From her Find A Grave memorial:
Her father was David Benton Strickler and her mother, Adelaide “Addie” C. (Amon) Strickler.
Her father died in 1898 and her mother, Addie raised her 3 children in Harrington, Lincoln County, WA. She moved with her children to Spokane in 1911.
Hazel married William Edward Halford 25 December 1918 Spokane, Spokane County, WA. He listed his residence as Portland, Oregon and she was living in Spokane, WA. His occupation was automobile service and she was a telephone operator. They later lived in California.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: William Edward 1893 MT1, William Abraham 1857 ??2, James 1822 Ireland3, John 1793 Ireland4.
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HELEN FRANCES “NELLIE” REARDON ALFORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 8 October 1931
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Edmond R. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Leo Michael Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Nellie F. Alford died 7 Oct 1931 in Alameda Co., CA.
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HELEN I. CORDRAY HALFORD
STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL—Thursday, 27 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
ANAHEIM HILLS [Orange Co.], Calif.—Helen I. Halford, 79, of Anaheim Hills, Calif., formerly of Edinburg, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in California.
She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Edinburg, the daughter of Harley and Ada Cordray. She married Woodrow Halford in 1945 in Springfield; he died in 1992.
Mrs. Halford was a beautician.
Survivors: two sons, Wade (wife, Fran) Halford of Kansas City, Mo., and Larry (wife, Lily) Frey of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alma Kinnetto.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Roarick-Davis Memorial Home in Edinburg…. Burial: Edinburg Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen I. Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her husband, Woodrow L. Halford, in Missouri Obituaries. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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HELEN JOSEPHINE VALADE FLETCHER ALFORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 3 May 1947
HELEN ALFORD, HUB RESIDENT OF 63 YEARS, SUCCUMBS
Helen Alford, longtime resident of Colton, died at the Monte Vista home Thursday night.
A native of Los Angeles. California, she had made her home in Colton for 63 years. She had been ill for some time. She was 84 years old.
Survivors include one son, J.R. Fletcher, of San Bernardino, former Colton resident, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of I.M. Knopsnyder & Son mortuary, with the Rev. Thomas Heald of the First Presbyterian church conducting the rites. Burial will be in Hermosa cemetery.
Photo from Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy South
AAFA NOTES: Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial, which lists her husband as Lee Roy Alford, son of Jacob Pleasant Alford.
From CA Deaths: Helen Alford was born 16 July 1862 in LA and died 1 May 1947. Her mother’s maiden name is Pilate and her father’s surname is Valade.
In 1900, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA, Helen J. Fletcher is the head of household, age 37 born July 1862 in LA, divorced, 4 children, 2 living. Living with her are her sons Raymond J. 17 born OH, Lloyd B. 10 born CA, and her mother Eugenia Valade 63 born AL.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her husband’s lineage: Lee Roy 1864 KY1, Jacob Pleasant 1824 KY2, John 1782 VA3, Jacob 1757 VA4, James 1715 VA5.
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HELEN MARGARET PINNEO ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 18 December 2008
Helen Margaret Alford, 97, of Visalia died Saturday [December 13]. Services: 10 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake. In lieu of flowers: Memorial Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Woodlake, P.O. Box 627, Woodlake, CA 93286. Arrangements: Miller Memorial Chapel in Visalia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Margaret Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Nov 1911, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Otis Oscar Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
CA Births lists Helen M. Pinneo born 13 Nov 1911 in Tulare Co., CA Births also lists the birth of Helen Esther Alford, born 22 Jan 1935 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Pinneo.
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HELEN MARIE NELSON HILDEBRAND ALFORD
NANTY GLO JOURNAL
Cambria Co., PA—13 May 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Helen Marie Alford, Burbank, Calif., a Beaverdale [Cambria Co., PA] native, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in La Habra [Orange Co.], Calif. She was 80.
Born July 8, 1917, in Beaverdale, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Anna Nelson.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Jack W. and Rodney. She was married to Ray Hildebrand, Seesetown, Adams Township and later to Gene Alford, Los Angeles, Calif.
Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Hildebrand Swanson, La Mirada, Calif.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Ruth Kehn, Wickliffe, Ohio; Dolores McClarren, Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas [Nelson], North Ridgeville, Ohio.
Interment was in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 8 July 1916 [different than obituary], last residence La Mirada, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Harold E. “Gene” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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HELEN MILKA HALFORD
THE GAZETTE
Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA—Thursday, 17 August 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Helen Milka Halford, 81, formerly of Lisbon [Linn Co., IA], died of a heart ailment Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, in Valley View Care Center, Riverbank [Stanislaus Co.], Calif. There will be no services. The body was cremated. Burial of cremains: San[ta] Rosa, Calif.
There are no immediate survivors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen B. Halford (SS# issued in IA) was born 6 June 1920, last residence Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.
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HELEN VIRGINIA ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 1 August 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Alford, Helen V., 67, of Canoga Park, sales clerk for J.C. Penney. Pierce Brothers-Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 10 March 1925 and died _____ July 1992, last residence Canoga Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Helen Virginia Alford was born 10 March 1925 in MI and died 30 July 1992 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Harvey.
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HELENA ANTOINETTE NOETH ALFORD GIBSON
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 27 March 1984
Photo from Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Crout
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helena Gibson (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Sept 1904 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Dublin, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her children Leanore Lucille Alford Silva Wheatley, Patricia Ann Alford Malec, and Ruth Rae Alford Brutsman Galvin; and father-in-law Thomas Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Clifford Thomas “Bud” Alford Jr. in New Mexico Obituaries.
From Missouri, Birth Registers (Ancestry): Helena Antonette Noeth was born in St. Louis, MO, on 4 Sept 1904 [different than SSDI], daughter of Michael Noeth, born Germany, and Josephine, born MO.
From CA Marriages: Clifford Alford married Helena Noeth on 24 March 1919 in Alameda Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Helena A. Noeth, age 62, married Kenneth Gibson, age 57, on 23 June 1967 in Santa Barbara Co., CA.
Her second husband’s obituary:
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Monday, 14 August 1972
From CA Deaths: Helena A. Gibson was born 5 Sept 1904 in “Other Country” and died 22 March 1984 in Contra Costa Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Stippe and her father’s surname was Noeth.
State aid article:
SANTA CRUZ NEWS
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Thursday, 7 June 1928
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her husband’s lineage: Clifford Thomas 1897 CA1, Thomas Newton 1860 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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HENRIETTA AMANDA SMITH KINGLSEY ALFORD
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 October 1933
WOMAN INJURED IN BIG BASIN DIES AT HOME
Mrs. Henrietta A. Alford, 87, died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen K. Badger at Los Gatos, as the result of a fall in Big Basin Redwood Park, August 4, when she broke a hip.
Formerly a resident of Bakersfield, she had been a resident in her daughter’s home, corner of Bainter avenue and Los Gatos Saratoga road, since the accident.
She also leaves another daughter, Mrs. Lelia K. Wren, of Los Angeles.
Christian Science services will be conducted privately in the E.H. Melvin funeral parlors this morning, followed by cremation.
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BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Wednesday, 25 October 1933
MOTHER OF FORMER KERN WOMAN PASSES
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Henrietta A. Alford, of Los Angeles, the mother of Mrs. Charles C. Badger, former resident of Bakersfield. Mrs. Badger is now living in Los Gatos, and her mother was visiting there when she passed away, October 22.
Mrs. Alford, as well as her daughter, possessed many friends here, having visited Mrs. Badger at frequent intervals.
She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Lela K. Wern, of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Alford’s death followed an illness resulting from a fall and broken hip while spending the summer at Big Basin.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her third husband, Chauncey Higley Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Henrietta A. Alford, age 87, died 22 Oct 1933 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
From Ancestry family trees: Henrietta Amanda Smith was the daughter of Joseph Oswald Smith and Marion Helen Vail. He first husband was Arthur Knowles St. Clair (1838–1868). Her second husband was Julius H. Kingsley (1844–1879), who was the father of her daughters Cordelia and Helen.
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HENRIETTA ELIZABETH “NETTIE” WRIGHT KELSEY LESTER ALFORD HARRIS
DAILY TULARE REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 14 December 1893
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her third husband, Landy Alford, in this compilation.
She is buried in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, but in April 2019 a Find A Grave contributor reported that she has no gravestone.
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HENRY BENJAMIN ALVORD
DAILY MERCURY
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—4 February 1901
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
HENRY B. ALVORD PASSES FROM EARTH
ONE OF SAN JOSE’S MOST PROMINENT AND BEST ESTEEMED CITIZENS, WHOSE DEATH WILL BE DEPLORED BY ALL THE BEST CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY
Henry B. Alvord, one of the most prominent citizens of San Jose, passed away at his rooms in the Hotel Vendome at 8 o’clock last evening [February 3] after an illness of several months. He was attended during his illness by his physician, Dr. J.J. Miller of 235 North Third street, and during his last hours his brother, Hon. William Alvord of San Francisco, and other near relatives were by his bedside….
SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS
Henry B. Alvord was a native of Albany, New York, where he was born in 1837. He came to California for his health in 1861, locating in this city, where he resided up to the time of his death. For many years he was an active and successful merchant, and during his business career and ever since he was known for his thorough integrity and fair dealing. For some years after 1880 he was Vice-President and acting manger of the Commercial and Savings Bank, of which he was a large stockholder. In 1889 he resigned from the bank and traveled extensively in the Orient and in Europe, concluding his travels with a trip around the world. After spending two years in foreign travel he returned to this city in 1891, after which time he was in not active business.
HIS CHARITABLE WORK
He took a keen interest in all public and charitable institutions and movements. He was most generous, giving largely to religious bodies, the Red Cross and every good work, and from the fields of moral, charitable, patriotic and civic endeavor he will be sadly missed. For some terms he was a member of the Park Commission, and he gave much of his time to the development of Alum Rock Park. He was a member of the Cosmos Club of San Francisco and of the St. Claire Club of San Jose.
Mr. Alvord never held public office, but he had been repeatedly urged to accept the Mayoralty, a position which could have been his at any time, so universal was the public confidence in his ability and integrity of character. In society he was always a favorite.
Mr. Alvord had a large acquaintance in the valley and on the Coast, and his death will be mourned by a multitude of friends and acquaintances. He was the soul of honor and the pink of courteous and good breeding. His only surviving relative is his brother, Hon. William Alvord, President of the Bank of California.
In another article:
DAILY MERCURY
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 February 1901
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
FUNERAL OF H.B. ALVORD
SERVICES BY DR. MACLAREN AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The funeral services over the remains of Henry B. Alvord will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Alvord was one of the staunchest supporters and most punctual attendants at this church, and Dr. Maclaren, the pastor, was one of his intimate friends. Their first meeting occurred quite accidentally in Europe some twelve years ago, when both were on a sight seeing tour of the old world, and neither saw the other until Dr. Maclaren received the call to San Jose some nine years ago. Since that time they have been intimate friends. Dr. Maclaren is now called upon to conduct the funeral services over the remains of this esteemed gentleman and friend whom he met so many years ago in a foreign land….
In San Jose, February 3, 1901, Henry B. Alvord, a native of Albany, New York, aged 64 years. The funeral will be held today, February 6, at 2 p.m. from the Second Presbyterian Church, South Second street. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
Photos from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Ferguson.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother, William Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, William Alvord, in New York Obituaries.
The 1908 Samuel Morgan Alvord book, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, includes only a one line entry for Henry Alvord, on page 224 (he is #1176 in the book). His brother William was Mayor of San Francisco. Apparently S.M. Alvord was never aware of the obituary as his entry in the book reads “died about 1901 in San Jose.” In 1900 he was enumerated living in the hotel in which he died. In 1880 his address was College of Notre Dame, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and he was enumerated with Abraham & Edith Baker who were born in New Jersey. Also in the household was Ah Long born China. One has to wonder if there was any connection with Henry’s brother, Selleck Whitney Alvord who went to Canton, China from California in 1853.
In 1870 there were only five Alvord households enumerated in CA and Henry was not found among them. One of the seven was his brother: William Alvord who was enumerated as President of Pacific Rolling Mill Company who later was president of the Bank of California and the Mayor as mentioned above.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Henry Benjamin 1837 NY1, William 1801 NY2, William 1776 MA3, Elisha 1731 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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HENRY ELBERT ALFORD
WHITTIER NEWS
Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 17 July 1953
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his first wife, Roxanna “Roxie” Hughes Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Josephine Alvada Cason Alford Ryland; and brother Willard Barclay Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Henry Elbert Alford was born 20 May 1885 in AR and died 16 July 1853 in Los Angeles Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name is Cason.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): On his Delayed Birth Certificate filed in 1943, Henry Elbert Alford was born 20 May 1885 in Social Hill, Hot Spring Co., AR, son of Henry Thomas Alford, born in Hot Spring Co., AR, and deceased at time of birth, and Josaphene Alvada Cason, age 32 at time of birth and born in Titus Co., TX. The informant was Henry’s brother-in-law J.T. Burnett, age 70.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Henry Elbert 1885 AR1, Henry Thomas 1848 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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HENRY SAMUEL ALFORD
Father of Leroy Darwin Alford, AAFA #0711
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 25 July 2005
Nov. 25, 1924–July 19, 2005
Henry S. Alford, 80, of Chula Vista [San Diego Co.] died Tuesday. He was born in Superior, Neb., and was retired from the Army. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his companion, Yaeko McCray; daughters, Connie Boehm of Santee, Cheryl Tomlinson of Tucson and Nancy Mills of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; sons, LeRoy Alford of Lyons, Neb., and Steven Alford of Chula Vista; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: noon today, Glen Abbey Mortuary, Little Chapel of Roses, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita.
Interment: Glen Abbey Memorial Park.
Photo from Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Gilman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry S. Alford (SS# issued in NE), last residence Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Hazel Evangeline Russell Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Ardella Shaffer Alford; and brother Albert Darwin Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
In 1930, Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE, Henry S. Alford, age 5 b. NE, is the only child of Willder M. Alford, 57 IA (parents b. NY), and Ardilla, 47 KS. Also in the household is Wilder’s brother Albert E. Alford, 56 IA.
In 1920, Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE: Wilder M. Alford, age 47 b. IA; wife Ardilla A. 37 KS, and son Albert 12 NE.
Henry Samuel Alford was born 25 Nov 1924 in Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE, the son of Wilder Montgomery Alford and Ardilla Shaffer. He married Hazel Evangeline Russell on 1 Jan 1946 in Republic, Republic Co., KS. His parents were Wilder Montgomery Alford, born 16 Oct 1872 in Cambridge, Story Co., IA, and Ardilla Shaffer, b. 18 Aug 1882 in Jewel, KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Henry Samuel 1924 NE1, Wilder Montgomery 1872 IA2, Darwin Elbridge 1849 NY3, Albert 1818 NY4, Abner 1767 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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HERBERT ELLERY ALVORD
Whatcom Genealogical Society
Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA
Whatcom Co., WA—_____ November 1993
Alvord, Herbert of Carmichael, Calif., died Friday, Nov. 12, 1993. He was 86.
Born Feb. 8, 1907, in Bellingham, he grew up here, attended high school in Wisconsin and returned to Bellingham after graduation. He married Jessie Fazon of Bellingham on May 4, 1933. He lived in Bellingham for 35 years before moving to California. Mr. Alvord moved to Carmichael and was a self-employed tile contractor for 25 years. He was 58 when he retired in the mid-1960’s. He and his wife visited Whatcom County often after his retirement. Mr. Alvord joined the Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge in 1928 and remained a lifelong member.
Survivors include his wife of the family home in Carmichael; sons Richard Alvord of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Robert Alvord of Citrus Heights, Calif.; three grandchildren; nephews Reg Alvord of Bellingham and Ron Alvord of Lynden.
Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery.
Photo from Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kyle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert E. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Carmichael, Sacramento Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Frank Dudley Alvord and Gertrude Regina Erickson Alvord; brother, Irving C. Alvord; and stepmother Eva Kenoyer Bentley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
1910 Census: Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom Co., WA, Dwelling #153
Frank D. Alvord head 36 WI NY NJ 1st marriage, 12 years
teamster hauling wood
Gertie R. wife 37 Sweden 3 children, 3 living
Gordon L. son 9 WA WI Swe
Irving C. son 6 WA WI Swe
Herbert E. son 3 WA WI Swe
Mary E. sister 21 WI NY NJ nurse
1930 Census: Bellingham (District 8), Whatcom Co., WA, Dwelling #64
Herbert E. Alvord nephew 23 WA WI Swe lumbermill truck driver
Herbert is living in the household of Signa McDonald, age 52 b. Sweden, widow—probably his mother’s sister.
On Herbert Ellery Alvord’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, born 8 Feb 1907 in Bellingham, WA, living in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Herbert Ellery 1907 WA1, Frank Dudley 1873 WI2, Ellery 1849 NY3, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY4, William 1776 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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HERMAN B. ALFORD
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Wednesday, 28 August 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Graveside services for Herman Alford of Palmdale, California, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 12, 1996, at Fender Cemetery in Many. Officiating at his services were his sons, Doctor James Madison Alford, and Doctor Jerome Brian Alford.
Mr. Alford, a resident of Palmdale since 1962, died at his home Thursday, August 8. He was born in Fisher on August 25, 1918.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lovenia Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Bettie Alford; and two sons, James Madison and wife Gloria of Kentucky, and Jerome Brian and wife Alma of New Mexico; five grandchildren, Jamison, Jessica, Robert, Annette, and Brian; one brother, Victor Ray Alford of New Mexico.
Mr. Alford was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Palmdale. He was voted Father of the Year in 1990. Mr. Alford enlisted in the Army in 1940, and served his country from 1940-1945. He rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant. Mr. Alford graduated from the University of California in 1954, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Mr. Alford retired from California Portland Cement Company, after 26 years as plant manager.
Photo from Fenders Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Jerry & Donna Bohnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herman B. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Louvina McComic Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Bettie Ann Wilkerson Alford, in Ohio Obituaries; and of his father, William Lloyd Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Herman B. 1918 LA1, William Lloyd 1892 LA2, Jesse Powell 1870 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HOMER WALKER ALFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 7 April 1947
Photo from Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ebrase
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Donald Millard Alford; and parents, Millard Fillmore Alford and Lily B. Chittenden Alford Foster, in this compilation.
On Homer Walker Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 26, born 31 Oct 1890 in Tulare, CA. He is a farmer living in Visalia, Tulare Co., with a wife and children.
From CA Deaths: Homer Alford was born 31 Oct 1890 in CA, died 4 April 1947 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Chitenton.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Homer Walker 1890 CA1, Millard Fillmore 1857 CA2, Russell 1826 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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HOWARD ANSON ALFORD
Father of Kathleen Mary Alford, AAFA #0644, Howard Anson Alford, Jr., AAFA #0971, Michael Foy Alford, AAFA #0972, Owen John Alford, AAFA #0973
Twin brother of Anthony Howell Alford, AAFA #0970
Source unknown, but probably:
VALLEY TIMES
Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA—_____ January 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
LIVERMORE—Howard A. Alford, an award-winning photographer, died at Valley Memorial Hospital on Friday, Jan. 21. He was 68.
For 30 years, Mr. Alford was a photographer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory until his recent retirement.
He was well known in professional photography societies, was a member of the Society of Industrial Photographers and received several awards for outstanding work.
In the 1970s, he was a technical consultant on the movie “Star Wars,” working with George Lucas’s Industrial Light Magic.
Mr. Alford was born in Tulsa, Okla.., and lived in Livermore for 34 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford of Livermore; his daughter, Kathleen Alford of Tracy; sons, Howard Alford Jr. of Livermore, Owen Alford of Tracy, Thomas Alford of Livermore and Michael Alford of Los Angeles; his twin brother, Howell Alford of Salem, Ore.; his sisters, Frances Chandler of Buffalo, Mo., and Helen West of Fox Lake, Wis.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Alford.
Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Livermore Mortuary, 3070 East Ave., Livermore. A funeral liturgy will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 433 Jefferson St., Oakland 94607, or to Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box l00, Sonoma 95476-9998.
Photo from Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Livermore, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Photo copyright 2007 by Deborah Ratto Dash – permission granted
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard A. Alford (SS# issued in MN) was born 15 Dec 1925, last residence Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Gabriel Foy Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Michael Foy Alford in Tennessee Obituaries; and twin brother, Anthony Howell Alford, in Oregon Obituaries.
Howard was the son of Thomas Lauhon Alford and Gertrude Mary Walter.
From CA Deaths: Howard Anson Alford was born 15 Dec 1925 in OK, died 21 Jan 1994 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Walters.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Howard Anson 1925 OK1, Thomas Lauhon 1891 TX2, James Noel Welch 1864 TX3, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HOWARD BRUCE ALVORD
His 1942 yearbook photo from UC Berkeley yearbook, The Blue and the Gold, listed with fraternity Sigma Nu, Class of 1944 (Ancestry)
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Sunday, 1 September 2013
Howard Bruce “HB” Alvord
July 18, 1922 - August 22, 2013
Following a lengthy illness, H.B. Alvord died with his wife Jean at his side at his home in Pebble Beach, CA. A 4th generation Californian who was born in Oakland and moved to San Francisco at an early age, he was a Class of 1940 graduate of Lowell High School and San Francisco City Champion Shot Put 1940. Later that year he entered University of California Berkeley, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, co-publisher of ‘The Bear Blotter’ and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1947.
Like many of his generation, HB’s college years were interrupted by World War II. He served 3 years in the US Army 78th Infantry Division, was seriously wounded in the Battle of the Bulge on December 16, 1944, underwent surgery at the US Armed Forces Hospital in Bedford, England, and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
Following graduation from Cal, HB joined the American Trust Company/Wells Fargo Bank, serving in San Francisco, Stockton, and Sacramento until being appointed Treasurer and Tax Collector of Sacramento County in 1967. In 1975 he was appointed to fill the same position in Los Angeles County until retiring to Carmel in 1984. For 13 years in semi-retirement he was a Mutual Fund Trustee for Citibank New York and for Brown Brothers Harriman, a private New York bank.
Throughout his life HB actively participated in civic and philanthropic organizations in his communities. Early on in San Francisco he was a member of the Boy Scouts Honor Court, awarding the Eagle Scout Badge to now-Governor Jerry Brown. In Sacramento he served as president of the Host Lions Club and was a delegate to the international convention in Mexico City. Among many other civic and service organizations he was a director of the U.C. Berkeley Alumni Association. He was also a 62-year member of the Olympic Club of San Francisco and president of the State Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors. In Monterey County HB was a member of the World Affairs Council, The Group, Pebble Beach Sirs, Cal Alumni Club, the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, and the Del Monte Forest Foundation.
Married to the former Jean Tracy of Sacramento, HB was father of four devoted daughters, Katie (Kraig Klungness), Adrienne (J. Stacey Sullivan III), Marjorie (Michael Berry), and Cici (Jackson Nickerson); and grandfather of four, Kacey and Lowell Berry and Will and Genevieve Nickerson.
HB will be remembered for his unswerving loyalty to his friends, his selfless community service, and his devotion to family. There will be a private family burial in East Lawn Cemetery, 43rd St, Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento where the American flag will fly at his gravesite every Memorial Day….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Raymond Martin Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Donald Roy Alvord in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Births: Howard B. Alvard was born 18 July 1922 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Anderson.
In 1930 Howard R. Alvord, age 7 born CA, is living in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, with his parents Raymond,47 IL, and Genevieve A. 30 CA; and his brother Donald R. 11 CA.
From California Marriage Index, 1949–1959: Howard B. Alvord, age 32, married Rosalie J. Tracy, age 26, in Sacramento Co. on 23 April 1955.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Howard Bruce 1922 CA1, Raymond Martin 1883 IL2, George Marshall 1857 IL3, Joel William 1827 NY4, Joel 1779 CT5, Bela 1741 CT6, Aaron 1713 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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HOWARD CORNELIUS “BUD” ALFORD, JR.
Photo from billpearjones’ Jones/Casne Family Tree (Ancestry)
Photo from ss10001’s Stokey/Hartman family tree (Ancestry
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA—Wednesday, 29 October 2003
Longtime Ridgecrest resident Howard “Bud” C. Alford died on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003 at his home of natural causes. He was 77.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11 am at Immanuel Baptist Church.... Graveside rites will be performed by V.F.W. Frost Ship 4084 and military rites by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard, China Lake. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park.
Alford was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Glen Rock, Wy. He served in the U.S. Army Cavalry.
His family says this about him: “The way he lived his life spoke for itself. He was truly dedicated to the good will of his country and family. His service earned him, among other things, the Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal and a Purple Heart, which was clearly the commitment of his character throughout life. He was the owner and operator of Sunset Automotive, retiring in 1993. He operated his automotive machine shop the same way as his life—his way….”
Alford was preceded in death by parents Howard Cornelious and Clarissa F. Myers Alford Manly, sons, John Marquis and Howard Alford, brother Harold “Sonny” Alford and Jerry Alford.
He is survived by son Robert Marquis of Ridgecrest, daughter Keri Shields of Ridgecrest, son Jack Bennett of Willits, son Jerry Bennett of Redding, son David Alford of Ridgecrest, sister Criss Burd of Casper, Wy., sister and brother-in-law Leona and David Sweeney of Kingman, Ariz., 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Howard C. Alford (SS# issued in WY), but his birth date is listed as 23 Nov 1926 [different than obituary], last residence Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Barbara Marie Salter Marquis Bennett Alford Perine; and [adopted?] son David James Grant Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Clarissa Fannie Myers Alford Manly; and siblings Clarissa Blanche Alford Burd and Harold Marvin Alford in Wyoming Obituaries; and of his brother Gerald Allen Alford in Utah Obituaries.
Howard is buried in Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA, but in 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.
From SSACI: Howard Cornelius Alford Jr. was born 23 Nov 1926 in Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, son of Howard C. Alford and Clarrissa F. Myers.
From Nevada, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Howard C. Alford and Barbara Marie Alford were divorced on 14 Apr 1983 in Washoe Co., NV.
On Howard C. Alford’s 1944 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 13 Jan 1926 [different than obituary and SSDI] in Glenrock, Converse Co., WY. He is living in Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., WY.
On the 1930 census in Parkerton, Converse Co., WY, Howard C. Alford, age 3-5/12 born WY, is living with his parents, Howard C. Alford, 25 TX, and Clarassa F. Alford 23 KS, and his sister Clarassa B., 4-9/12 WY.
From CA Deaths: Howard C. Alford was born 21 March 1904 in TX, died 20 Dec 1970 in Los Angeles Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Howard Cornelius 1926 WY1, Howard Cornelius 1904 TX2, James Walter 1878 TX3, Andrew Jackson 1850 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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HOWARD SCOTT ALFORD
NEW CASTLE NEWS
New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—Thursday, 8 December 1932
Photo from Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, FredP
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Margaret M. Brennan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, John Calvin Alford and Ellen Jane McCullough Alford; and sisters Eva Eliza Alford Campbell and Mary Rebecca Alford Leslie in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Marriage license:
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 2 July 1899
From CA Deaths: Howard S. Alford died 6 Dec 1932 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
From California, Railroad Employment Records (Ancestry): Howard S. Alford was born 5 Jan 1874. His employment with the “Southern Pacific Railroad – Sacramento Shops,” began on Oct 22 [1903] and ended on 19 May 1904, when he quit. The back of the card says “Worked for Sac Gas & Electric RR Co three months.”
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984, pages 11–13.
His lineage: Howard Scott 1874 PA1, John Calvin 1853 PA2, Arthur Eckles 1827 PA3, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland4, Michael 1765 Ireland5.
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HUGH RANDOLPH ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 21 October 1955
In this city October 20, 1955, Hugh Randolph Alvord, beloved husband of Mary Lou Alvord, loving father of Stephen and Doris, loving son of Frank and Doris Alvord; a native of California, aged 33 years.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Chapel of Miller & Skelton, 20th and J streets (parking provided), tomorrow (Saturday), at 11 A.M. Any remembrance may be sent to the Polio Fund.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Hugh Randolph Alvord was born 10 Dec 1921 in CA and died 20 Oct 1955 in Sacramento. His mother’s maiden name was Beatty.
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IDA GOODLOE ALFORD HALFORD OLMSTED
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 30 April 1947
Photo from San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Juhl
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her first husband, Dean Halford, in Michigan Obituaries; and of her sister Mildred Marie Alford Bowen in South Carolina Obituaries.
She is the daughter of Marie Stevens Maxey Alford and her second husband, Milton T. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Ida 1890 TN1, Milton T. 1841 GA2, Julius C. 1798 GA3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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IDA MAY ALFORD NIEGEL
THE REPORTER
Vacaville, Solano Co., CA—Friday, 25 May 2012
Ida May Niegel passed away May 20 at Sacramento SubAcute Hospital after a yearlong struggle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
She was a loving mother and a faithful wife to her late husband, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Hans Niegel.
She is survived by her son, Kurt, daughter-in-law, Karen, and their son, Matthew; daughter, Robin, and son-in-law, Brian Bodish; and her sister-in-law, Inge Peeples.
She was a retired AT&T employee of 21 years. She enjoyed playing golf with the ladies at Leisure Town Golf Course and also enjoyed looking into her family’s history tree. She is now in the hands of God and back together with her husband, Hans. We will miss her dearly.
Interment will be private at Fairmont Memorial Park in Fairfield….
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, Fairfield….
Photo from Fairmont Memorial Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Christie Trapp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida M. Niegel (SS# issued in DE) was born 12 Sept 1934, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her father, Daniel Henry Alford; stepmother Lillian Taylor Alford; and sister Johanna Josephine Alford Beeson in Delaware Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ida May 1934 DE1, Daniel Henry 1906 MD2, Charles 1879 MD3, Daniel 1844 MD4, Daniel 1799 MD5, Charles 1769 MD6.
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INA NELL HOUSTON ALFORD
Wife of Philip Edward Alford, AAFA #0871
Mother of Nell Jeannette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650
Aunt of Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Born October 7, 1933 in Talladega, AL, passed away February 23, 2017 in Roseville [Placer Co.], CA with her loving family by her side.
Nell is survived by her daughter Jeanette Tejes and husband Greg; grandchildren Jessica Miller and husband Ruston, Amanda White and husband Jared, Joshua Tejes and wife Jenni, Hannah Mount and husband Ryan; Benjamin Tejes and wife Danielle; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Vanna Cameron and brother Pat Houston.
An Air Force wife to her beloved Phil Alford, who preceded her in death after 58 years of marriage, Nell adored being a Mama, Grandmama, and GG. Nell lived passionately and served others generously within her church and community.
Family and friends are invited to the memorial service on Friday, March 3, 2017, 11:00am at First United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street, Sacramento. Interment in a private ceremony at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim S.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Philip Edward Alford, in this compilation.
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INEZ MARIE ALFORD WIGET
Source unknown, but probably:
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—_____ May 1995
Inez Wiget, a longtime Merced resident, died Friday at Merced Community Medical Center. She was 74.
Mrs. Wiget was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Custer City, Okla. She was a housewife for 56 years and enjoyed sewing, reading, the outdoors, and fishing.
She is survived by her sister, Mildred Pearson of Merced.
Visitation is today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. Pastor Steve Gossett, Merced Community Medical Center chaplain, will conduct a graveside service Friday at 1 p.m. at Merced District Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (9 May 1995) dates of Inez M. Wiget (SS# issued in CA), last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Lester Edward Alford and Lurana Freeman Alford; and siblings Mildred Pearson Alford Mitchell, Robert J. Alford, and William Edward Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Inez Marie 1925 OK1, Lester Edward 1892 KS2, William Euclid 1848 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William L. 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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IRIS MILDRED HUBBARD ALFORD EDGMON
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Monday, 5 June 1978
Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Les Ballinger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred Edgmon (SS# issued in AL) was born 15 Feb 1923 [different than gravestone] and died _____ June 1978, last residence Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Linda Jean Alford Chandler in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Iris Mildred Edgmon was born 15 Feb 1925 in AL and died 4 June 1978 in Stanislaus Co., CA.
From Alabama, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Mildred Hubbard, age 18, daughter of M.J. Hubbard and Era Roberts, married Almond Eugene Alford, age 22, son of A.C. Alford and Leola James, on 18 Jan 1941 in Chambers Co., AL.
From Alabama, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Almond Alford and Mildred Alford were divorced _____ March 1951 in Chambers Co., AL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her first husband’s lineage: Almond Eugene 1918 AL1, Almon Christopher 1880 AL2, Virgil Almon Christopher 1857 AL3, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA4, Julius Charles 1805 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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IRVING VALENTINE “BERT” ALVORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Thursday, 5 September 1946
In Redwood City, Calif., September 4, 1946. Bert Alvord, husband of Verne C. Alvord, father of Paul D. Alvord, brother of Mrs. Lois M. Silvera, A.R., and P.L. Alvord, a native of Pleasant View, Utah, age 59 years.
Funeral Friday at 8 p.m. at Laying and Tinney funeral home, Redwood City, Calif. Interment, Alta Mesa Memorial park.
Photo from Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mark Utley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Paul Deupree Alvord in this compilation. We incuded the obituaries of his parents, Irvin Thaddeus Alvord and Sylvia Stone Alvord Scott; and brother Archie Allison Alvord in Utah Obituaries; and of his sister Sylvia Luella Alvord Baker in New York Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Irving Valentine 1887 UT1, Irvin Thaddeus 1860 UT2, Simeon Riley 1837 MO3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ISABELLE BIGGS ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Friday, 27 February 2004
Isabelle Biggs Alford, 84, of Fullerton, died Feb. 16, 2004, of vascular disease. Arrangements by Accord Cremation & Burial Services, Brea.
Sons, John Jr., Roger, Terry; five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Isabelle B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 July 1919, last residence Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.
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IVA C. RICHARDSON ALFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 June 2003
WOODLAKE [Tulare Co.]—Iva C. Alford, 89, of Woodlake died Saturday, June 21, 2003. She was a retired fruit packer.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Exeter District Cemetery. Arrangements are by Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel, Exeter.
Photo from Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Henry Webber
Photo posted in 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iva C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Oct 1913, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
From SSACI: Iva C. Alford was born 12 Oct 1913 in Asher, Pottawatomie Co., OK, daughter of Alonzo Richardson and Eva Long. She died 21 June 2003.
From CA Marriages: Iva C. Richardson Hamer, age 56, married Kenith E. Alford, age 56, on 1 July 1970 in Tulare Co., CA.
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J.W. ALFORD
Brother of Virginia Alford Bray, AAFA #0437
Uncle of Nancy Cheryl Bray Elkin, AAFA #0618
PORTERVILLE RECORDER
Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 December 2006
J.W. Alford, a resident of Porterville, died in Lindsay on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. He was 83.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville….
Mr. Alford was a native of Thorne, Miss. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a helicopter mechanic in aircraft manufacturing for 34 years.
He is survived by one son, John Watt Alford of West Hills; one daughter, Catherine Tayler of Porterville; one sister, Geraldine Allen of Houston, Miss.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Alford, in 2003.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimers Foundation of Central California, 4411 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93276.
Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Home in Porterville is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joanne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Apr 1923, last residence Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Marian Elizabeth Harrott Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Watty Washington Alford and Elmer Olive Berry Alford, and siblings Curtis E. Alford and Mary Ethel Alford Wimberley in Mississippi Obituaries; and sister Virginia Alford Bray in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: J.W. 1923 MS1, Watty Washington 1891 MS2, Oscar S. “Bud”1867 GA3, George Washington 1840 GA4, James Richard 1821 GA5, Jeptha 1797 NC6, Goodrich 1750 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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JACK DAVIS ALFORD
1956 Trail’s End, El Monte High School yearbook
Junior year photo
SEATTLE DAILY TIMES
Seattle, King Co., WA—Wednesday, 14 March 1956
YOUTH TRYING TO BREAK INTO HOME
MONROVIA, Calif, March 14—A 19-year-old mother of two children last night shot and killed a 16-year-old youth who was trying to break into her home.
Mrs. Peggy Murry said she used her husband’s rifle to shoot the youth when he threatened to kill her 20-month-old son, Lloyd, if she didn’t let him into the home. Her husband was at work.
Police identified the victim as Jack Davis Alford, 16, of El Monte, Calif.
Photo from Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Wilford David Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Jack Davis Alford was born 11 Jan 1940 in AR and died 13 March 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name was Jetton.
His lineage: Jack Davis 1940 AR1, Frank Faulkner 1914 OK2, Wilford David 1885 AR3, Joseph F. 1853 AR4.
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JACK LELAND ALFORD
AAFA #0961
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 5 March 2006
Alford, Jack Leland—Born November 19, 1920 in Long Beach, Calif.; passed away in San Diego February 11, 2006.
Born into a Navy family, Jack attended Punahou School in Hawaii and the Harvard School in Los Angeles as a young man. Jack went on to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and was an active member of the class of 1941 alumni group. He was commissioned as a Ensign in 1942 and served as an aircraft maintenance officer at Pearl Harbor and North Island Naval Air Station through the end of World War II. After the war he returned to Cal Tech, where he received his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
After post-doctoral work in earthquake research, he was employed as a research engineer in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and headed the engineering division of the US Naval Ordinance Test Station. He also worked at Technicolor Corporation as Assistant Technical Director. Later, at Aerojet, he headed the design project for the fuel tanks on the first NASA lunar landing module. Those fuel tanks can still be seen today on the Landing Module at the Smithsonian Institute’s Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
In 1959 Jack was hired as one of the first three members of prestigious Harvey Mudd College’s engineering department, where he eventually served as Chairman for eleven years and held the Dutch Kindelberger Chair. In 1963, he developed the college’s very successful Engineering Clinic, which allows students to gain “hands-on” engineering experience by working on company-sponsored research and design projects. The clinics are still an integral part of college’s curriculum. Jack retired from Harvey Mudd in 1990.
An avid sailor in his spare time, he was an active member of the Balboa Yacht club, where he chaired the committee that ran the annual Ensenada Yacht Race in the 1970s. Since his retirement, he enjoyed living in the San Diego area and was especially active as a president and board member of the Pacific Regent, where he resided with his wife.
Jack is survived by his wife Elizabeth Humann of San Marino, his son Chris of Huntington Beach and his daughter Margaret of Springfield, VA as well as four granddaughters.
In accordance with Jack’s wishes, his remains were placed in the care of the Neptune Society and his ashes will be scattered at sea. A private memorial was held at Pacific Regent for family and friends....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack L. Alford (SS# issued in HI), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Edith Elizabeth “Betty” Humann Alford; and father, Leon Otto Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his grandfather, Andrew Jackson Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Jack Leland 1920 CA1, Leon Otto 1893 LA2, Andrew Jackson 1854 LA3, Julius Harmon 1819 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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JACK LEROY “ROY” ALFORD
Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK—_____ November 2014
Jack LeRoy (Roy) Alford was born near Morris, Oklahoma on January 13, 1913, where he lived until the 179th Infantry National Guard, the Thunderbirds, were mobilized and sent into active duty in Italy. He served 5 years and was wounded, for which he earned a Purple Heart. After peace was declared, he came to San Francisco where his sister, Bonnie Grace, his only sibling, lived. He married Virginia Calloway, who predeceased him, and lived there until his death, November 20, 2014. They had no children. His beloved niece, Wanda Howard, also predeceased him.
Survivors include his sister, Bonnie Grace Campbell, three beloved great-nieces, Sharon Howard, Lisa Frye, her husband, Curtis and their daughters, Laura, Stephanie Turner, her husband Larry and their daughter, Myers and son, Drake and niece Lynda Heatherington and great-nephew Jimmy. He also leaves many cousins, with whom he kept a very loving relationship throughout his life.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Shawnee, OK. Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneral.com.
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darla Riggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his cousin Lois E. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Thomas Jackson Alford; and sister Bonnie Grace Alford Campbell in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From Ancestry family trees: Jack Leroy Alford was the son of Thomas Jackson Alford and Gerta Alice Matlock. He married in 1949 to Dorothy Virginia Chambers, whose first husband, Robert Hugh Calloway, died in 1945.
In 1910, Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK, Thomas J. Alford, age 40 b. TN, first marriage, married 0 years, and his wife Gerta A., 36 b. IN, first marriage, are living with Gerta’s mother, Lydia H. Matlock.
In 1920, Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK: T.J. Alford 53 TN, his wife Gertie 44 IN, children Roy 7 OK and Bonnie 3 OK, and cousin George 33 TN divorced.
In 1930, Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK: Jack Alford 63 TN, his wife Gerta 56 IN, and children Leroy 17 OK, and Bonnie 14 OK.
From the funeral home’s Guest Book:
Jack was my cousin. He was the last survivor of 8 riflemen out of 1200 to return to the U.S. after 605 days in ground combat as a rifleman during WWII across North Africa, Sicily, Italy and 4 Army beach assault landings—the last was Normandy, France. Jack was the oldest Combat Infantryman ever in army history.—Michael Moore, Major ret.USA [possibly the son of Gerta Matlock Alford’s sister Eva Leona Matlock Moore]
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Jack Leroy 1913 OK1, Thomas Jackson 1866 TN2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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JACK MILTON ALFORD
Photo from CorinneFelixBaker’s Cori’s Family Tree (Ancestry
DAILY BREEZE
Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 24 January 2015
Jack M. Alford
October 11, 1923 - July 21, 2014
A resident of Lomita for most of his 90 years. He was married to Jacqueline (Jackie) Reimer Alford (6-9-27 to 8-18-00) for over 50 years.
Survived by son, Michael (Monica Dever) of Lomita; grandson, Christopher of Lomita; sister, Geneva Stimple of Clear Lake, and several nephews.
Predeceased by daughter, Joni.
He had been a pharmacist at Seaside Pharmacy in San Pedro, CA for over 30 years after graduating from USC as did his son, daughter and grandson, a fact of which he was very proud. Fight On Trojans!
He had been a highly decorated B-17 gunner in WWII which eventually led to his love of flying small aircraft. He also loved to hunt and garden. He served Lomita on CDAB for many years.
The family wishes to thank his many healthcare professionals including Drs. Mark Lurie and Vinh Cam, Torrance Memorial Hospital and Skypark Dialysis Center.
No services were or will be held but a walk celebrating his life is planned for January 31, 2015….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Reimer Alford; son Michael Jay Alford, and parents, Ryland Felix Alford and Zada Laverne Burch Alford Eliason in this compilation.
CA Births lists Jackie M. Alford, born 11 Oct 1923 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Vurch.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Jack Milton 1923 CA1, Ryland Felix 1900 AR2, Willard Barclay 1877 AR3, Henry Thomas 1848 AR4, Leander H. 1814 NC5, Andrews 1787 NC6, William 1751 ??7.
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JACKSON CHILDS ALFORD
OAKDALE LEADER
Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 5 July 1956
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Cora Agnes Bickley Wilson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Marion Lee Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Jackson C. Alford was born 28 Jan 1880 in TX, mother’s maiden name Ivy.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Jack Alford and Jennie Ledbetter were issued a marriage license on 17 June 1902 in Grayson Co., TX.
On Jackson Childs Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he lists his birth date as 28 Jan 1881. He is age 37, living in Cooper, Delta Co., TX, with a wife.
Jackson does not appear with his family on the 1880 census, Freestone Co., TX, dated June 4, so the 1881 birth year is probably correct.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jackson Childs 1881 TX1, Edward Ira 1837 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JACQUELINE “JACKIE” REIMER ALFORD
DAILY BREEZE
Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—6 September 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford died peacefully at her home in Lomita on August 18, 2000. She was born on June 9, 1927.
Surviving are her husband, Jack, son, Michael (Monica), grandson, Christopher, and a sister, Johneva Steele.
Memorial services were held on August 20, 2000.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Lomita, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Jack Milton Alford; and son Michael Jay Alford in this compilation.
Jackie Alford was one of Gil Alford’s contacts. They began to correspond in 1982, when she sent a pedigree chart showing the ancestry of her husband, Jack Milton Alford. Although she was a subscriber to “About Alfords,” she and her husband never joined AAFA. They were our first contact with the Leander Alford branch of the family.
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JACQUELINE “JACKIE” CORY ALFORD
THE UNION
Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 January 2004
Services for Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford of Nevada City were held Monday at the Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, with graveside burial at Sierra Memorial Lawn in Nevada City.
Mrs. Alford died Monday, Dec. 29, in Grass Valley [Nevada Co.]. She was 67.
She was born June 25, 1936, in Los Angeles, to Buck “Paul” and Ola Hankins Cory. She graduated from Washington High School in Los Angeles. She married Donald Alford Nov. 13, 1954, in Whittier. She enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren, drawing and writing poetry.
She is survived by her husband, Don; sons and daughters-in-law Steve and Lori Alford of Oregon and Scott and Julie of Washington; daughter, Cathy McCartney; brother, Jim Cory; aunt, Esther Cox of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline S. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Nevada City, Nevada Co.., CA.
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JAMES STRICKLER ALFORD
[He died while visiting England, but we are including his obituary here because CA was his home.]
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 September 1982
Photo from Vandalia Cewmetery, Vandalia, Audrain Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawrence D. McCoy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 18 Apr 1915 and died _____ Sept 1982, last residence Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, John Payton Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: James Strickler 1915 MO1, Clarence Elmer 1881 MO2, John Payton 1855 MO3, James Lawrence 1819 KY4, Payton 1785 VA5, Jacob 1757 VA6, James 1715 VA7
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JAMES ALLAN ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 July 2015
James Allan Alford, 72, Arvin, July 6. Neptune Society Cremation.
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BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Wednesday, 8 July 2015
June 26, 1942—July 6, 2015
Jim was a true inspiration to all of us here at Independent Living Center of Kern County. He worked for ILCKC for over 14 years helping people with disabilities in Kern County. A man of few words, Jim had heart and compassion for helping others which was one of his many great qualities. Jim will truly be missed by all of us here at ILCKC. We are thankful to have shared our day to day lives with such a wonderful man.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: James Allan Alford was born 26 June 1942 in Ventura Co., mother’s maiden name Rutherford.
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JAMES B. ALVORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Friday, 16 December 2005
James B. Alvord of Atascadero passed away Nov. 28, 2005, in a Santa Barbara hospital.
He was born Sept. 18, 1923, in Kankakee, Ill., to Bert and Myrtle Alvord and served two tours of duty in the United States Army (1941–46, 1950–52). He and his wife, Jeen, arrived in Atascadero in 1952.
Over the years he became deeply involved in the community, particularly in activities related to youth athletics. Through his personal commitment and recruitment of others, an empty plot of land adjacent to Atascadero Lake was transformed into today’s Alvord Field. He and his sons, Darin and Tim Alvord, joined with others to work tirelessly on weekends for two years to get the field in shape. “He would always tell them (our sons) that they had to ‘give back to the community’,” said Jeen Alvord.
He was the baseball coach to many young men in the community in the ’60s. “He was always coaching. He learned that when he was stationed in the South Pacific on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere,” according to Jeen. She said he organized baseball leagues there for the men with whom he was stationed.
He approached politics with the same sense of commitment and zeal, organizing the Atascadero Democratic Club and remaining involved in campaigns and political issues all his life.
He attended Cal Poly SLO while employed at the California Men’s Colony. His career included the positions of business manager for the Atascadero Elementary School District, San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools Office, the Atascadero Unified School District, and the Templeton School District. After retiring he went on to become a business entrepreneur and landlord.
He was a resourceful and independent man who always had time for family, stray cats, stray kids, batting cages, garden tilling, inventing, reading, debating and politics. If it was broken, he could fix it. Where others saw cow flops, he saw methane generators. He didn’t just think outside of the box. He moved the box, and then thought outside of it. Doing all of this and more kept a twinkle in his eye and a spring in his step all the days of his life and prompted those he knew in the “younger generation” to refer to him as “The Kid.”
James B. Alvord is survived by his wife of 62 years (Jeen), two sons (Tim and Darin), six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.
A memorial service will be held in January; date, time and place to be announced.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James B. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Atascadero, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Ruth Jeen Anderson Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Clarence Bertram Alvord and Myrtle Doretha Metzka Alvord, in Washington Obituaries; of his brothers Fred Lester Alvord and Robert Louis Alvord in Alaska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: James B. 1923 IL1, Clarence Bertram 1895 IL2, Albert Louis 1858 MO3, Joshua Nichols 1823 NY4, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT5, Woolcott 1773 MA6, John 1739 CT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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JAMES HENRY “HARRY” ALVORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 29 December 1950
DIED
ALVORD—In Westminster, California, Dec. 28, 1950, James Harry Alvord, 88, native of Illinois, resident of San Bernardino and California 56 years.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Christian church; commital services, by Moose lodge 476, in Mountain View cemetery. Smiths’ mortuary, Huntington Beach, in charge.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GOOFFSON
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Martha John “Mattie” Paxton Alvord; and son Corlett Harry Alvord in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: James Harry Alvord, born 23 Nov 1862 in IL, died 27 Dec 1950 [different than obituary] in Orange Co.
From SSACI: James Harry Alvord was born 23 Nov 1862 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: James Henry “Harry” 1862 IL1, James Henry 1835 OH2, William Brewster 1803 CT3, Butler 1780 CT4, Daniel 1743 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JAMES LEONARD ALFORD
THE TIMES
Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 23 November 1976
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Straley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leonard J. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 21 June 1948, last residence not listed.
From SSACI: James Leonard Alford, black, was born 21 July 1948 [different than SSDI] in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ, and died 15 Nov 1976. In 1996, he is listed as Leonard J. Alford.
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JAMES PAUL ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—_____ January 2020
“James Paul Alford”
Photo from Preferred Cremation and Burial
Alford, James 04/26/1945 - 01/06/2020 Preferred Cremation And Burial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JAMES RAY ALFORD, JR.
HALF MOON BAY REVIEW
Half Moon Bay, San Mateo Co., CA—Wednesday, 11 January 2012
James Ray Alford, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. His passing was sudden and without suffering.
Jim was a native of San Jose, Calif., and a longtime resident of the Half Moon Bay area. He is survived by his mother, Geneva Cora Alford (Montara, CA); by his loving companion of 26 years, Barbara Walsh and her extended family; by his three sons, Lt. Col. Robert Lynn Alford (Pennsylvania), Steven Scott Alford (Sacramento, Calif.), and Roger William Alford (Forest Grove, Ore.); and by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jim was an avid traveler, having worked in or visited numerous locales including Yemen, Nigeria, Russia, Germany, South America, China and his beloved Italy. He will be remembered for his keen intelligence, quick wit and infectious smile, and will be sorely missed within the community.
Cremation was by Miller-Dutra Coastside Chapel. Memorial details to be announced. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, James Ray Alford Sr., in this compilation.
CA Births lists James Ray Alford born 27 June 1934 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Flood.
His lineage: James Ray 1934 CA1, James Ray 1907 CO2, George Arthur 1878 WI3.
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JAMES RAY ALFORD, SR.
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Saturday, 7 November 1987
Alford Sr., James R., 80, of San Jose, retired building contractor. Funeral has been held. Private inurnment at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose. Oak Hill Funeral Home, San Jose.
Photos from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Ferguson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 June 1907 and died 5 Nov 1987, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituary of his son James Ray Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Marriage intention:
SANTA CRUZ NEWS
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Wednesday 13 September 1933
James Ray Alford, 26, mechanic, Arkansas City, Kansas; Genevieve Cora Flood, 21, Saragoga.
From CA Deaths: James Ray Alford was born 17 June 1907 in CO, died 5 Nov 1987 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Carpenter.
In 1930, Mill Creek, Bourbon Co., KS, James R. Alford, age 22 b. CO, is the only child living with parents George A. Alford, 50 WI, and Ethel P. Alford, 47.
In 1910, Caney, Montgomery Co., KS, James Alford, age 2 b. CO, is the youngest of 4 children living with parents George Alford 31 WI, and Pearl Alford 27 SD.
Wisconsin Births, 1820–1907 (Ancestry) lists George Arthur Alford, born 28 Apr 1878 in Sauk Co., WI.
George Arthur Alford married Ethel Pearl Carpenter in Monroe Co., WI, on 6 May 1900.
From CA Deaths: George Arthur Alford was born 28 Apr 1878 in WI and died 29 Apr 1948 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Fowler.
His lineage: James Ray 1907 CO1, George Arthur 1878 WI2.
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JAMES ROBERT ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 17 August 1964
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#48052754)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Jesse Alford Sr. and Fannie Lydia Whitehurst Alford; and brothers Jesse Alford Jr. and Lee Whitehurst Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; of his brother Ellis Clayton Alford in Virginia Obituaries; and of his brother Gene Alton Alford in Nevada Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: James R. Alford was born 23 March 1939, mother’s maiden name Whitehur [cut off]. He died 15 Aug 1964 in Sacramento Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Jesse Alford b. ca 1765 NC. James’s father, Jesse Alford, is not listed in this genealogy, but he is on the 1920 census with the family.
His lineage: James Robert 1939 NC1, Jesse 1901 NC2, Jesse 1861 NC3, Jesse 1836 NC4, Edmund 1814 NC5, Jesse 1765 NC6.
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JAMES RUSSELL HALFORD
Junior photo, La Crosse, 1942 yearbook, Wisconsin State Teachers College, La Crosse, WI
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Friday, 8 July 2005
Russ Halford, 83, of Huntington Beach, a writer, died July 5, 2005, of natural causes. Private services. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Orange Coast, Orange.
Son, Gregory Doud.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Halford (SS# issued in WI) was born 28 June 1922, last residence Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Mollie Estrella Rathermel Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, James Franklin Halford, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From SSACI: James Russell Halford was born 28 June 1922 in Hancock, Waushara Co., WI, son of James F. Halford and Mollie E. Kathernel.
From IMDB: James was married to actress Kay Stewart (Kathryn Charlene Stewart) from 1955 to 1978, when they were divorced.
Marriage:
COUNCIL BLUFFS NONPAREIL
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA—Friday, 11 February 1955
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: James Russell 1922 WI1, James Franklin 1890 WI2, David Delaney 1853 NY3, James 1817 England4.
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JAMES VOIN ALFORD
REPUBLIC MONITOR
Republic, MO—14 July 1983
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries
Funeral services were held July 12 in Oroville [Butte Co.] CA, for Jim Alford, 39, Oroville, who died July 7 from a massive heart attack. Mr. Alford attended Republic High School from 1960 to 1962, when he graduated. He was a member of the varsity basketball team.
He is survived by his parents, Maurice and Ruth Alford, Oroville, who formerly operated Stuckey’s on Highway 60, east of Republic; his wife; and three children [Aaron Todd, Nicole Ruth, and Gillian A.].
Memorial contributions may be sent to Jim Alford Memorial Fund, c/o Congregational Church, 1715 Bird, Oroville, CA 95965 or to M.M. Alford, 453 Silverleaf Drive, Oroville, CA 95965.
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ENTERPRISE RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 July 1983
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery for James V. Alford, 38. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Oroville Congregational Church on Bird Street. Alford died of a sudden illness Thursday at his home in Oroville.
He was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Ventura. He moved to San Jose at the age of 7, then to Stanfield, MO., where he graduated from high school. After high school, Alford moved back to San Jose area, where he lived until 1981, when he moved to Butte County.
Alford was employed by the Buttes restaurant in Gridley as bartender. He was a member of the Gridley Moose Lodge and was active in sports.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of Oroville; his parents, Ruth and Maurice Alford of Oroville; a son, Aaron Alford of San Jose; two daughters, Nicole and Gillian Alford, both of San Jose; two stepsons, James Sandefur and Stacey Chilcoat, both of Gridley; and a stepdaughter, Kimberly Sandefur of Gridley.
Bishop Frank Cook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gridley will preside at tonight’s memorial service at the Oroville Congregational Church.
Visitation will be from 1–5 p.m. today at the Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oroville Congregational Church’s building fund.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Ruth Fugate Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: James Voin Alford was born 11 Jan 1945 in CA, mother’s maiden name Stultz, and died 7 July 1983 in Butte Co., CA.
From CA Births: James Voin Alford was born 11 Jan 1945 in Ventura Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fugate.
James Voin Alford is a Dallas County, MO, Alford descendant, grandson of Matthew Alford and Naomi Bray. He married Debra Jeanne Barr on 12 Oct 1968 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
CA Births lists their 3 children, all b. in Santa Clara Co.: Aaron T., Nicole R., and Gillian A. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Voin 1945 MO1, Maurice Melvin 1918 MO2, Melvin M. 1887 MO3, Matthew 1854 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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JAMES W. HALFORD
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—21 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
James W. Halford, 69, passed away at his home in Forest Meadows, Murphy’s, California, on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.
He was born in Oklahoma on February 2, 1932, and had been a Pattern Maker and Foundry Manager in San Jose, retiring to Pioneer, California, in 1994. Mr. Halford moved to Murphy’s in 1999. He was retired from the Air Force National Guard/561st Air Force Band, performing various places throughout the world. He was a member of the Aahmes Temple Shrine Band, Masonic Lodge in Oakland.
James is survived by his wife, Arlene C. Halford, of Murphy’s, children Nancy Trethewey of Grass Valley, Carla Scapuzzi of Jackson, David Armand of Arnold, Cathy Mitchell of Riverbank, and Barbara DeGraw of Volcano, and sister, Nancy O’Dell of Jackson.
Neptune Society (a cremation service) was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James W. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA.
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JAMES WILLIAM ALFORD
East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park
Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA—_____ December 2015
James William Alford, 79, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015, in Citrus Heights, CA.
He was born on December 9, 1935 to Fletcher and Tennie (White) Alford in Dyess, Arkansas. He moved to California in the late 30’s and graduated from Banning High School in 1953. James last worked as a Manager for Maersk; retiring in 2003 and relocated to Elk Grove.
James served in the Air Force Reserves and was a Teamsters union member for over 40 years.
James is survived by his four daughters, Patricia DeWees of Elk Grove, CA, Laurie Matthews of Wilmington, CA, Deanna White of San Pedro, CA and Rae Anne Kaye of San Marcos, CA. In addition, he has 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fletcher A.W. Alford, Mother, Tennie Estelle Alford, his brothers Al and Bobby Alford and his wife of 50 years, Deloris Darlene Alford.
A graveside gathering for burial will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, 1:00 pm at the East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park.
Photo from East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Harris-Bowman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of mother, Tennie Estella White Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Bobby Alan Alford in Oregon Obituaries; and of his half-brother Harold Fletcher Alford Sr. in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: James William 1935 AR1, Fletcher Wade 1904 AR2, James Alexander 1882 AR3, James Wade 1861 AR4, James Matthew 1834 AL5, John 1811 AL6, David 1785 VA7, Robert 1760 England8.
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JANE D. KOSKI ALFORD
MESABI DAILY NEWS
Virginia, St. Louis Co., MN—Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Jane D. (Koski) Alford, 70, of San Diego, Calif., died Feb. 28, 2012, of cancer.
Jane was born in Virginia [MN] on Oct. 13, 1941, to Elsie and Arthur Koski. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School Class of 1959 and Virginia Junior College in 1961. She moved in 1963 to California where she made her home and worked in several offices.
Jane is survived by a daughter, Melinda Alford of San Diego; and siblings, James H. (Luann) Koski of Brainerd, Minn., and Janette Koski of Mountain Iron.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lanny, parents, aunts and uncles.
A memorial is planned for later this spring.
In another article:
MESABI DAILY NEWS
Virginia, St. Louis Co., MN—Saturday, 9 June 2012
Jane D. (Koski) Alford, 70, of San Diego, Calif., died on Feb. 28, 2012, of cancer….
There will be a celebration of Jane’s life on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Nichols Town Hall in Parkville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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JEAN LORRAINE CUNNINGHAM ALVORD
[Jean died in Maryland, but we are including her obituary here because California was her home and burial place.]
THE STAR-NEWS
Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 29 September 1990
In another article:
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 27 September 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Services for Jean C. Alvord, 61, of Chula Vista, were today in Glen Abbey Memorial Park. She died Monday [September 24] in a hospital.
Mrs. Alvord was born in Glendale, lived in the county 37 years and taught economics at Sweetwater High School for 17 years. She was a member of the California Home Economics Association, the Sweetwater Education Association, the California Education Association and the Phi Beta chapter of Sigma Psi sorority and a life member of First United Methodist Church. She received a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and a master’s degree from Azusa-Pacific University.
Survivors include her husband, Richard; a daughter, Cheryl Nuhfer of Maryland; a brother, John Cunningham Jr. of Glendale; and three grandchildren.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 26 September 1990
Alvord, Jean L., passed away 9-24-90 in Leonardtown MD.
Beloved mother of Richard L. Alvord and Cheryl Nuhfer. Sister of John Cunningham Jr., 3 Grandchildren, 1 nephew, 1 niece and 5 grand nieces & nephews surviving.
Graveside Service Thursday 2:30 p.m. Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Glen Abbey Mortuary directing.
Photo from Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eliza
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Richard Leslie Alvord in this compilation.
From CA Births: Jean Lorraine Cunningham was born 1 May 1929 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name McWhorter.
From CA Divorces: Richard D. Alvord and Jean L. Cunningham were divorced _____ Jan 1974 in San Diego Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Richard Davis 1929 CA1, Richard Davis 1905 MI2, Ralph Ely 1872 MI3, William Alanson 1829 NY4, Theoditus 1792 NY5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JEANETTE HALFORD HALLOCK
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Friday, 15 June 1934
In another article:
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Monday, 11 June 1934
Photos from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Evans
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her father, Elijah Walker Halford, in New Jersey Obituaries; and of her mother, Mary Frances Armstrong Halford, in District of Columbia Obituaries.
1880 census, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN:
E.W. Halford head 37 Eng Eng Eng editor newspaper
Mary F. wife 32 ME ME ME
Frances J. dau 9 IN ENG ME
The gravestone she shares with her husband is difficult to read but appears to say:
Major Harry M. Hallock
Medical Corps U.S. Army
1867–1913
His Wife
Jannette Halford Hallock
1870–1934
Her HALFORD lineage: Jeanette Frances 1870 IN1, Elijah Walker 1842 England2.
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JEANNETTE NATHALIE “VINETTA” DE GROOTE ALVORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by her granddaughter T. Hopkins (Liminal Portal)
Used with permission
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Saturday, 19 October 2002
Jeannette Alvord, 84, of Anaheim, a homemaker, died Oct. 17, 2002, of natural causes. Visitation: 11 a.m. Monday, with services at noon, Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach.
Daughter, Linda Hunter; son, Bob; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Photo from Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephen Hopkins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vinetta N. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 19 Dec 1917, last residence Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituary of her daughter Carol Ann Alvord Halligan Visser in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Eugene Hayward 1913 VA1, Harry Elbridge 1890 NY2, William Henry 1862 NY3, Elbridge 1833 NY4, Lyman 1794 CT5, Asahel Gould 1769 CT6, Asahel 1746 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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JENNIE ALVORD BOOTHE SPENCER
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 26 May 1957
Spencer—Jennie A. Services Monday 10 a.m. Benbough Mortuary. Interment.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Klaasen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries her father, Benjamin Bromley Alvord; and brothers Benjamin Thaddeus Aaylvord and Reuben Emer Alvord in Utah Obituaries.
From Ancestry family trees: She married her first husband, Morris Artemus Boothe (1871-1930), on 14 Oct 1899 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co. UT. They were divorced. She married her second husband, John F. Spencer (1969–1931), on 7 Nov 1928 in Elko, Elko Co., NV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Jennie 1876 UT1, Benjamin Bromley 1834/1835 MI2, Thaddeus 1781 MA3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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JERRY DOWELL ALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Tuesday, 10 November 1987
Photo from Plainsburg Cemetery, Plainsburg, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Powell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Kenneth N. Alford and Mary Lois Gifford Alford in this compilation.
From CA Births: Jerry Dowell Alford was born 14 Jan 1955 in Merced Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Gifford.
His lineage: Jerry Dowell 1955 CA1, Kenneth N. 1912 AR2, Chester C. 1880 AR3, Samuel Joseph 1841 TN4.
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JESSE ELLIS ALFORD
Father of Philip Edward Alford, AAFA #0871; and Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Grandfather of Nell Jeanette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650; and Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
Jesse Ellis Alford with his children, Phil, Jeannine, and Frank
Photo from Dignity Memorial
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Friday, 25 March 1938
Jesse Ellis Alford, 39 years old, died at a San Bernardino hospital Thursday.
He was a native of Dundas, Minn, and had resided in San Bernardino and California 20 years.
Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Octa Mae Alford of San Bernardino.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a. m. from the Mark B. Shaw Memorial chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Octa Mae Hamilton Alford Thompson; son Philip Edward Alford; daughter-in-law Barbara Jane Waite Alford; and brother Archer Edward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Lewis Austin Alford and Emma Sophia Hummel Alford Harris, in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index (Ancestry): _____ Alford, male, was born 13 Dec 1898 in Bridgewater, Rice Co., MN, son of Louis A. and Emma S. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Jesse Ellis 1898 MN1, Lewis Austin 1871 MN2, Alonzo 1840 NY3, Lewis 1814 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1699 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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JESSIE G. ALFORD DAIGH
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
Seattle, WA—Saturday, 18 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Jessie Alford Daigh: Passed away September 3, 1999 in Seal Beach, CA. Preceded in death by husband Harold B. Daigh and daughter Barbara Jean Johnson. She is survived by one sister, Betty Kindred of Seal Beach, CA, five grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great [great?] grandchildren.
Private family committal service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 6701 30th Ave., Seattle, WA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie G. Daigh (SS# issued in WA) was born 6 Nov 1900, last residence Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her brother William Henry “Harry” Alford in Washington Obituaries.
SSDI records show that Harold Daigh was born 16 Apr 1899 and died _____ March 1987 (SS# issued in WA), last residence Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Harold Bossard Daigh was born 16 Apr 1899 in WA, died 25 March 1987 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Bossard.
On the 1920 census, Seattle, King Co., WA, Jessie Alford, age 19 born MI, is living with her parents, Alex Alford, 44, and Annie Alford, 43, both born in Canada.
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JESSIE KENT MORTON ALFORD
Grandmother of Elizabeth Diane Allison, AAFA #0983
PALO ALTO TIMES
Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—26 December 1973
Memorial services for Mrs. Jessie M. Alford, who died last Friday [December 21] at her home, 222 Laurel St., San Carlos, after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at White Oaks Chapel in San Carlos.
Mrs. Alford, 90, was a native of Kansas and had resided in San Carlos the past 35 years, moving from Belmont where her last husband was owner of Don Alford Realty. She was a charter member of the Belmont PTA.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Stone of San Carlos and Mrs. Jessie Kunkle of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Johnston of Michigan, Mrs. Roy Burdick of Sacramento and Miss Charlotte Morton of Carmel; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto.
In another article:
PALO ALTO TIMES
Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—27 December 1973
In San Carlos, Dec. 2, 1973., Jessie M. Alford, wife of the late Donald S. Alford; mother of Mrs. Charlotte Stone, San Carlos, and Mrs. Jessie Kunkle, Phoenix, Ariz.; sister of Mrs. Edgar Johnston, Michigan; Mrs. Roy L. Burdick, Sacramento, and Miss Charlotte, Morton, Carmel; grandmother of Mrs. Elizabeth Allison, Hayward; Donald Kunkle and Bonnie Kunkle, both of Arizona; also survived by two great-grandchildren, a native of Kansas, aged 90 years.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Dec. 28, 1973, at 2 p.m., at the White Oaks Chapel, 1696 El Camino Real, San Carlos. Reverend Henry Hayden, United Church of Chirst, San Carlos, officiating. Interment was in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.
Photo from Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Rose
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald Stillman Alford, in this compilation.
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JETTIE MAE MADDOX HALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 14 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Jettie Mae Halford, 88, of Tracy, died Monday [March 11] in a Manteca convalescent hospital. She was born in Joy, Texas, and lived in Tracy for 64 years.
Survivors include her children, Richard D. Halford and Mary Halford, both of Tracy, and Aubrey Halford of Manteca, siblings, Marjorie Robinson of Las Vegas, Frances Pounds of Reno and Clifford Maddox of Sayre, OK, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Tracy Public Cemetery.
Photo from Tracy Public Cemetery, Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Timmons, Tracy, CA
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jettie M. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 Sept 1913, last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.
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JEWEL M. HOWARD ALFORD HAYES
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in Ohio Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Monday, 23 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Jewel M. Alford Hayes, age 92, died Sunday November 22, 1998 at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital. She was born March 19, 1906 in Boswarth, Kentucky, daughter of Jerome S. Howard and Pearl Willmott Howard. On February 9, 1927 she married Alvin Elmer Alford; he preceded her in death February 16, 1961. She married John W. Hayes June 3, 1972.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Hayes of Hamilton, Ohio; her son, Donald E. Alford and daughter-in law, Margie of Indianapolis, Indiana; three grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh (Donna) Autry of Lakeland, Florida, Barbara Alford of San Diego, California and Scott Alford of Indianapolis, Indiana; a great granddaughter, Cassandra Rae Autry of Lakeland, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Viola Woods of Cincinnati; half sister, Mrs. J.D. (Pat) Brown of Tennessee; a half brother, Jerome S. Howard, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Howard of Winter Haven, Florida. She has three step children, Willis Hayes of Hermosa Beach, California, Joyce Harn and her husband, Keith of Redondo Beach, California and James Hayes and his wife, Jill and their two sons, John and Jeffrey of Redmond, Washington.
A brother, Eugene W. Howard; grandson, Keven D. Alford and her parents preceded her in death.
Jewel was a member of the West Side Baptist Church for 65 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked in Bible School. She enjoyed making quilts and knitting. Jewel and her husband were in the process of moving to California where her death occurred. Her husband, John will be moving to California and his new address will be 1910 Clark Land, Redondo Beach, California 90278.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd.... Burial will be in the Rose Hill Mausoleum....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jewel M. Hayes (SS# issued in OH), last residence Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
It is possible that Jewel is the widow of a descendant of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords. An Alvin Alford (born 1902, died Feb 1961, according to SSDI) was issued a SS# in OH. In 1900, an Alvin Alford (born 1871) and wife Ida E. _____ of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords had two children: Raymond (born Jan 1895 KY) and Lottie (born 1897 KY). They are missing from the KY census thereafter. In 1920, Butler Co. OH, there is a family with three Alford step-children of Richard Nelson—Raymond (born 1895 KY), Lottie (born 1897 KY) and Elmore (born 1902 KY). I think this Elmore is really Alvin Elmer Alford who married Jewel M. Howard in 1927, in Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. Ida E. Alford must have married Richard Nelson some time before 1920. A Ray Alford, born Jan 17 1895 died July 1968 in Butler Co. OH, also according to the SSDI. This seems to have been Alvin’s elder brother.
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JEWELL PEARL AUSTIN ROSEMAN HALLFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 14 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Jewell Pearl Hallford, 53, of Tulare died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998.
She was born in Quanah [Hardeman Co.], Texas and graduated from Tulare Western High School in 1965. She lived in Los Angeles for 24 years and returned to Tulare in 1989. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Hallford of Tulare; four daughters, Sandra Kucera of Temecula, Shelley Roseman of Northridge, Cindy Fuentex of Burbank, and La Donna Domaradzki of Arleta; two brothers, Arthur Austin of Bell Gardens and Carl Austin of Squaw Valley; three sisters, Betty Cartlidge and Alice Davis both of Tulare, and Peggy Murphy of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hamilton Peers Lorentzen Chapel, with burial at Tulare Cemetery….
Photo from Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane & Steve Revord
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewell P. Hallford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Oct 1945, last residence not listed.
From Texas Birth Index (Ancestry): Jewel Pearl Austin was born 29 Oct 1945 in Hardeman Co., TX, daughter of Willie Henry Austin and Emma Boggs.
From CA Marriages: Jewell P. Austin, age 19, married Elmer L. Roseman, age 20, on 19 June 1965 in Tulare Co., CA.
From Nevada Marriage Index (Ancestry): Jewell P. Roseman married Dwayne Elvin Hallford on 2 July 1989 in Clark Co., NV. Both were residents of CA.
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JOAN MARIE ALFORD CALLAHAN
Wilson & Kratzer Chapel of San Ramon Valley
Danville, Contra Costa Co., CA—_____ October 2020
Joan Marie Alford Callahan
November 6, 1933 ~ October 24, 2020
Joan Callahan passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Her warm smile, infectious laugh, and kind demeanor will be missed by all who knew her.
Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated with a BA in French from Chestnut Hill College and a MA in History from Villanova University. After college, she worked as a junior and senior high school English and history teacher. In 1959 she met Edwin Callahan at a Catholic picnic for singles. Ed fell in love with Joan at first sight and they were married 8 months later on February 13, 1960. Joan and Ed were true soulmates and had a loving marriage for 47 years until Ed’s passing in 2007.
Joan and Ed moved from the east coast to Saratoga, California in 1964. They were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic parish where their children attended elementary school. In the 1970s Joan was involved in Bible Study Fellowship, an interdenominational women’s Bible study, which was a transformational experience for her. BSF deepened her Christian faith by igniting her love of Bible study and inspiring her to have a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In 1976, the family moved to Danville. They were active members of Community Presbyterian Church where Joan spent many years working with the high school youth group. Joan and Ed also participated in numerous mission trips to Mexico for home building and medical assistance. Later, Joan and Ed attended San Ramon Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and deacon. She taught women’s Bible studies in the community for many years and continued to lead groups until spring of 2020. She accepted her diagnosis of terminal cancer with peace and grace. As her health declined, she always had a smile and a kind word for her family and caregivers.
Joan and Ed enjoyed travel, reading, hiking, museums, as well as going to the opera, symphony, and plays. Joan’s greatest love, however, was spending time with her family. She was a kind, patient, and dedicated mother and grandmother. She was deeply involved in the lives of all her grandchildren and regularly attended their various sporting and school events. After Ed’s passing, she frequently took her grandchildren on educational trips to the east coast to teach them about American history. She also enjoyed many family vacations in Hawaii.
Joan is survived by her five devoted children, Ed (Dulcy) of Denver, CO, Jeanne Taylor (Bob) of Alameda, CA, Christopher (Pam) of Portland, OR, Matthew (Kathy) of San Luis Obispo, CA and Marybeth McCullum (Craig) of Danville, CA, and eleven loving grandchildren; Nicolas and Mark Callahan of Denver, Jill and Grace Taylor of Alameda, Jack and Kate Callahan of Portland, Ruby, Noah and Jude Callahan of San Luis Obispo, and Garrett and Kyle McCullum of Danville, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her father, Joseph Alford, in Pennslvania Obituaries.
Joan’s father changed his name from Alfano to Alford sometime between the 1940 and 1950 censuses. Joan is listed as Joan Alfano, age 6, on the 1940 census.
Engagement announcement:
BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE
Boston, MA—Sunday, 13 December 1959
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JOAN RITA ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Saturday, 29 July 2006
Oct. 24, 1933—July 24, 2006
Joan Rita Alford, 72, of Modesto died Monday [July 24] at her home.
Miss Alford was a native of Las Vegas, and had lived in Modesto since 1960 and in California since 1936. She was a clerk at Sears. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame. She enjoyed reading and her cats.
Burial at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 26 July 2006
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joan R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Oct 1933, last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
From SSACI: Joan Rita Alford was born 24 Oct 1933 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, daughter of Allen P. Alford and Aline M. Moore. She died 24 July 2006.
In 1910, Allen P. Alford, age 4, is living in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX, with his parents, John F. Alford, 34 born AL, and Allie M. Alford, 30 born TX, and 2 sisters.
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JOANNE LUELLA ALFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Saturday, 24 January 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joanne Luella Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 June 1946, last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her siblings Richard Earl Alford, Robert Dale Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Births: Joanne Louella Alford was born 9 June 1946 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Joanne Luella 1946 CA1, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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JOHN ALBIN ALFORD
INDEPENDENT PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 25 February 1973
In another article:
INDEPENDENT PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 24 February 1973
Photo from Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TeeZee2
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Sept 1897 and died _____ Feb 1973, last residence Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: John Albin 1897 OK1, Joseph Anstadt 1857 TX2, James Gray 1823 NC3, Jacob 1781 NC4, John 1747 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN ALPHONSO ALFORD
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 March 1978
Photo from Rosehill Gardens, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Neil Rakoczy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his son Charles Washington Alford in Washington Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: John Alfonzo Alford was born 9 Apr 1901 [different than gravestone and WWI Draft) in TX and died 20 March 1978 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
From Texas, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): John Alford married Addie Lee Crudupt on 28 Nov 1923 in Harrison Co., TX. His contact is his father, Walter Alford.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), John Alphonso Alford (as he signed his name) was age 19, born 9 Apr 1899 (different than gravestone and death record), living in Marshall, Harrison Co., TX.
Anniversary article:
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 18 November 1973
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JOHN BENJAMIN ALFORD
KOKOMO TRIBUNE
Kokomo, Howard Co., IN—Monday, 14 July 1941
Relatives here have been advised of the death early last week of John B. Alford, 72-year-old former Center township trustee, at his home in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Walter Alford of Frankfort is a brother.
Mr Alford left here a few years ago after having spent his entire life in and near this city. The wife, the former Hannah Smith, and one daughter are among survivors.
In another article:
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TELEGRAM-TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 July 1941
In another article:
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TELEGRAM-TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Thursday, 10 July 1941
Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the R.F. Richardson Funeral Home for John Benjamin Alford….
Mr Alford was proprietor of the Blue Bell Motel and had been a resident of this community for the past two years.
Photo from San Luis Cemetery, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: John Benjamin Alford was born 7 Jan 1868 in KY and died 7 July 1941 in San Luis Obispo Co., mother’s maiden name Hulley.
We included the obituary of his brother James Walter Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Bertha May Alford, the great-grandmother of Grace Sharon Brown, AAFA #1115, was John Benjamin Alford’s sister.
John and his wife Hannah (1866–1955) are buried in San Luis Cemetery, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – died 1890 Kentucky.
His lineage: John Benjamin 1868 KY1, James Henry 1839 OH2, John William 1811 England3, John about 1783 England4, John 1759 England5, Edward 1725 England6, Robert bef 1699 England7.
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JOHN BRITTON ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Alford, Lt. Col. John Britton (USAF Ret)—Born 11/05/1942 in Los Angeles, CA. Passed away at his home in Citrus Heights, CA on 10/07/2010 of natural causes.
He is deeply missed by his wife Linda, eldest son Chris, youngest son Casey and his grandson Calvin.
John was educated at Oklahoma State University and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Management. He received his Masters Degree in Logistics from AFIT at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. After completing Air War College in Alabama he went on to have a long and distinguished military career, retiring at McClellan AFB in Sacramento in 1991. During his civilian career he continued his government work with the State of California (EDD).
There will be a public viewing on 10/13/2010 from 10am-11pm at Price Funeral Chapel in Citrus Heights, CA, followed by a Military Funeral at Dixon National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, 725-2109).
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Tatum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Britton Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA.
From CA Births: John Britton Alford was born 5 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Waller.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: John Britton 1942 CA1, Isham Britton 1910 OK2, Isham Brittain 1871 TX3, Burtis Terry 1883 TX4, Burtis Terry 1845 AL5, Isham 1815 GA6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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JOHN CLIFFORD ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—13 March 1945
Alford, John C., loving husband of Ethel B. Alford, father of Mrs. Elizabeth Vanderburg, Florence D., Ethel L., Doris M., Susan J., Mary J., John A. & Charles J. Alford (the 2 sons serving in the armed forces), brother of Charles and Rolla Alford, Nellie Hair, Myrtle Bouton & Mary Ross.
Services Thurs., 1:30 p.m., at the Brample Funeral Home, 1816 Doberman St.
Photo from Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Clay
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 Sept 1888 and died _____ March 1945, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel Bertha Aten Alford; parents, William John Alford and Florence A. Hovey Alford; and brothers Charles William Alford and Rolla Albert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Florence Dorothy Alford Connell in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: John C. Alford died 11 March 1945 in Los Angeles Co., born 2 Sept 1888 in KS, mother’s maiden name Havey.
On John Clifford Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he signed his full name and confirmed his birth date. He was age 28, married, living in Long Beach, CA.
CA Births lists the births of 5 daughters listed in the obituary (not Elizabeth), all born in Los Angeles Co. from 1923–1933), mother’s maiden name Aten.
From CA Deaths: John Aten Alford was born 1913 in KS and died in 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Aten.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: John Clifford 1888 KS1, William John 1863 OH2, Charles 1812 CT3, Jonas 1775 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JOHN CALVIN HALFORD
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 23 April 1987
Services for John C. Halford, 80, of National City, will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Greenwood Mortuary. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. He died Tuesday [April 21] in a hospital.
Mr. Halford, a native of Texas, lived in the county 43 years. He was a furniture dealer and last worked at Millie’s Clothing and Furniture Store.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Halford of San Diego and Rowland Lewis of National City; a daughter, Loise Barnhart of Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CJ Jackson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Feb 1907 and died _____ Apr 1987, last residence National City, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Cora McCoy Steveson Halford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: John Calvin Halford was born 18 Feb 1907 [different than SSDI] in TX and died 21 Apr 1987 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name McCoy.
He is probably the son of his mother’s first husband, _____ Steveson.
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JOHN DINTON ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 18 April 1966
Died in Loma Linda, Calif., April 14, 1966, John D. Alford, 1002 S. California street, Calimesa, aged 79 years, native of Texas, and resident of Calimesa for 30 years.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pansy Alford of Calimesa, the following children: Lavern Alford of San Diego; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and the following sister: Mrs. Nettie Shepard of Lovington, New Mexico.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Emmerson Yucaipa Mortuary chapel. Rev. Burt V. Pauley, pastor of the Church of Christ church, officiating. Interment in Hillside Memorial Park.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 Nov 1886 and died _____ Apr 1966, last residence Calimesa, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Pansy Mardella Tuttle Alford; and son Albert Leeroy Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: John D. Alford was born 16 Nov 1886 and died 14 Apr 1966 in San Bernardino Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Wilson.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry), Amendment to Certificate of Birth, lists the birth of Laverne Miller Alford, born 6 July 1916 in Lockney, Floyd Co., TX, son of John Ditton Alford and Pansy Mardella Tuttle. (AAFA has his middle name as Dinton.)
On John D. Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, an electrician living in Floydada, Floyd Co., TX. He says he was born 16 Nov 1885, and his nearest relative is Mrs. Pansy Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: John Dinton TX 18861, Charles Miller 1853 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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JOHN D. “JACK” ALFORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—2 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
John “Jack” Alford, 86, of Los Osos died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at his home.
Jack was a Wyo. resident, retired professor and golf coach at the University of Wyoming. He and his wife Anne came here for the sun and ocean.
Jack enjoyed golf, bridge, horse racing, and the many wonderful friends he made here. Anne died three years ago and Jack successfully adjusted his life to be an independent man.
Jack lived passionately and died consciously surrounded by his proud children, Jim, Robin, Rich and Jeff….
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University of Wyoming
College of Education—Fall 2003
Jack served the university for over forty years. He was involved in a number of adult education activities: veterans appraiser, director of correspondence study, coordinator of audiovisual services, director of Adult Education and Community Services (1968-1972), and professor. An extremely popular instructor, Jack helped teachers throughout the state improve their instructional techniques.
John “Jack” Alford, a former longtime Laramie resident, died at his home in Los Osos, California, Wednesday, September 24, 2003.
He was born in 1917 in New York and moved to Wyoming during the Depression where he worked on the oil pipelines before attending the University of Wyoming.
He married Annabeth Hegewald in 1943. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in Europe during World War II as a second lieutenant. After the war he returned to Laramie and continued his studies at UW, graduating with a Ph.D. in Education.
He was director of education and audio visual services and later became a professor in the Department of Education. He was also the UW golf coach and a co-founder of Jacoby Golf Course.
He is survived by his children Jim Alford, Robin Alford Nelson, Rich Alford and Jeff Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 21 Apr 1917, last residence Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
SSDI records show that Anne B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Feb 1921, died 19 Nov 2000, last residence Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
On the 1930 census in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, John D. Alford, age 12 NY, is listed with his parents, Stanley H. Alford, 34 NY, and Edith L. Alford, 34 PA, and younger siblings Elizabeth A. 10 NY and Robert 2-3/12 NY.
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JOHN D’ARCY HALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 July 2005
John D’Arcy Halford January 16, 1910 ~ July 18, 2005 John was born on January 16, 1910, and passed away on July 18, 2005.
John was born in England, then he came to New Jersey in 1933. Most of his working years were spent in Marblehead, MA where he worked in sales for International Multi Foods, Corp. At retirement he moved to Sarasota FL where he served as a docent at the Ringling Brothers Museum. He was also a member of Show Folks and St. Andrews Society in Sarasota. He has lived in Atwater and Mariposa for 10 years and was a member of Masonic Lodge #24 in Mariposa. He was an avid follower of the Stock Market.
He is survived by daughters, Mary (Halford) Roberts of Atwater and Laura Sisk of Indianapolis, TN, sons, John Halford Jr. of Schaghticoke, NY, David Halford of Sandy, UT, and Nicholas Halford of Troy, NY. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Merced Masonic Center.... All arrangements are under the direction of Allen Mortuary, Turlock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John D. Halford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Atwater, Merced Co., CA.
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JOHN EDWARD ALFORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 25 August 1932
HITCH HIKER KILLED IN FALL FROM TRUCK
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24—John Alford, 20 years old, hitchhiker of Kansas City, Kan., was killed yesterday when knocked from a hay truck by the low hanging branch of a tree.
Cecil Fine and Lewis E. Walters, also from Kansas City, escaped uninjured.
Photo from Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynda McGinnis
AAFA NOTES: He was the son of Edward Alford, born about 1872 in IN, and May Cox, who are also buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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JOHN EDWIN “JACK” ALVORD
John E. Alvord & Juanita Gebert
Photo from clair lawrence’s Lawrence-Pine Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
EVENING TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 February 1984
Services for Jack E. Alvord Sr., 76, a 51-year resident of San Diego who recently moved to Joshua Tree, Calif., were today in Greenwood Mortuary. Entombment was in Greenwood Mausoleum. He died Thursday [February 9] in a hospital in Loma Linda, Calif.
Mr. Alvord was born in Minnesota and owned the Alvord Concrete Co. He served in the Navy’s Sea Bees during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita; two sons, Jack, of El Cajon, and Leroy, of Anaheim; two brothers, Bill of San Diego, and Justin of Exeter, Calif.; three sisters, Frances Craig of San Diego, Betty Krehbiel of St. Louis and Milicent Murray of Georgia; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D Martin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 19 Apr 1907 and died _____ Feb 1984, last residence Joshua Tree, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Grace Gebert Alvord; and siblings, Julia Eileen Alvord Casey Stone and Justin Lyle “Gus” Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter-in-law Ardith Winona Johnson Alvord in Idaho Obituaries; of his sister Mildred Caroline Alvord Murray in Georgia Obituaries; and of his sister Hazel E. “Betty” Alvord Krehbiel in Missouri Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: John Edwin Alvord died on 9 Feb 1984 in San Bernardino Co. He was b. 19 Apr 1907, mother’s maiden name Bunting.
In 1920 John is listed with his parents and siblings in St. Paul Ward 2 (District 30), Ramsey Co., MN, dwelling #118: Justin L. Alvard, carpenter age 47 b. MN (parents b. Long Island and Germany); his wife Elizabeth B. 38 b. PA; and children: Justin L. 21 MO hatmaker; Haser R. 14 MN; John E. 12 MN; Frances H. 10 MN; Mildred B. 9 MN; and Hazel E. 3-11/12 MN.
Family trees on Ancestry provide the lineage for Justin Lyle Alvord, born 25 Dec 1873 in St. Paul, MN; married Elizabeth Philler Bunting on 17 Feb 1897 in St. Louis, MO; died 8 March 1943. He is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery as a U.S. Army Veteran.
Justin’s grandfather, Justin Alvord, is listed on p. 142 of The Burke and Alvord Memorial (1864), with his birth date and the notation that he “went west.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: John Edwin 1907 MN1, Justin Lyle 1872 MN2, William Edwin 1845 NY3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JOHN FARAH ALFORD
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 16 August 1961
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Ann “Mollie” Williams Alford; and siblings Julius Sherrell Alford and Mary E. Alford Harris in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Erasmus Lodwick Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
On John Farah Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 35, a painter living in Los Angeles, CA. He was born 16 Dec 1883. His contact is May Francis Alford, and he clearly signs his name “John Farah Alford.”
On John Farah Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 59, a painter living in San Francisco, CA. His contact is his sister, Mrs. Neta Fountaine [difficult to read] of the same address. He was born 16 Dec 1882 in Marshall, TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Farah 1882 TX1, Erasmus Lodwick 1842 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN HARMON ALFORD, SR.
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 11 February 1960
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OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 February 1960
Alford, John Harmon Sr., in Oakland, February 9, 1960, beloved husband of Daisy G. Alford; loving father of Franklin B. Alford and John Harmon Alford Jr.; brother of Nell Kaiser of Palo Alto, D.M. Alford of Oakland, and the late Grace Hallett, Temple Bosworth, Robert Alford and Susan White. Also leaves three grandchildren.
A native of Cottonwood; aged 74 years. A member of Woodstock Lodge No. 491, F. and A.M. and the Pioneer Club of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services Friday, February 12 at 3 p.m. at the Fruitvale chapel of the Clarence N. Cooper Mortuaries, 1580 Fruitvale Avenue. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland….
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, B J
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Franklin Bradley Alford; and brother Robert Hudson Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: John H. Alford was born 12 March 1885 in CA and died 9 Feb 1960 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Murch.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: John Harmon 1885 CA1, John Harmon 1839 LA2, Robert Temple 1814 MS3, Julius 1785 NC4, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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JOHN STEWART ALFORD
APPEAL-DEMOCRAT
Marysville, Yuba Co., CA—Saturday, 29 December 2018
John Stewart Alford, 66, of Challenge, CA, passed away December 16, 2018. Arrangements are under the direction of Lipp & Sullivan Funeral Directors….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his brother Robert Preston Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From North Carolina, Birth Indexes (Ancestry): John Stewart Alford was born 7 Oct 1952 in Franklin Co., NC, sonof Ollit Thomas Alford and Hortense Matilda Clifton.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: John Stewart 1952 NC1, Ollie Thomas 1912 NC2, Garland Dorcas 1881 NC3, William Thomas 1849 NC4, Julius 1823 NC5, Thomas 1795 GA6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JOHN T. ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 21 August 1943
Near Banning, Calif., Aug. 16, 1943, Sgt. John T. Alford, aged 22 years. Beloved husband of Mrs. Wanda June Alford of Fort Smith [Sebastian Co.], Ark. Loved son of Mrs. Lyla Alford of Fort Smith, Ark.
The remains will be forwarded by the E.H. Preston Funeral Home to San Francisco, Calif. for services and interment.
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DAILY PRESS
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Friday, 20 August 1943
NAMES OF CRASH VICTIMS RELEASED
Funeral arrangements for seven of the nine men killed in the crash Monday night of a four-motored bomber near Whitewater are being completed by the Preston funeral home in Riverside. The two other bodies were taken to Blythe, it is understood.
The plane, from Blythe Army air base, burned when it crashed and none of the crew escaped. Wreckage was located about 15 miles north of Palm Springs.
Cause of the crash is being investigated by a military board.
Dead were:
Second Lt. Martin Christian Hoyer, 22, Richmond.
Second Lt. Charles T. Wellbrook, 22, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Second Lt. Harry M. Brown, Wichita, Kan.
Second Lt. George H. Schaub, 22, Palmerton, Pa.
Sgt. John T. Alford, Jr., 22, Fort Smith, Ark.
Sgt. Pincus H. Auslander, 22, New York.
Sgt. Carl D. Dohner, 24, Palmyra, Pa.
Sgt. Edward G. Seibel, 22, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sgt. Patrick E. McDonagh, 22, Malone, N.Y.
Photo from Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Billy J Baugh
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Sgt. John T. Alford was born 14 May 1921 and died 16 Aug 1943 in Riverside Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his sister Margaret Louise Alford Hendricks in Arkansas Obituaries.
From his Find A Grave memorial: “Sergeant Alford was a crewmember aboard U.S. Army Air Corps B-24D Liberator #42-40368, Blythe Army Air Base. Killed in crash eight miles north of Palm Springs, California.”
In 1940, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Jack Alford, age 18, is living with his parents, J.T. Alford 46 and Lyla Alford 45, and 4 sisters. All were born in KS.
In 1930, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Jack Alford, age 8, is living with his parents, John T. Alford 36 and Lyla Alford 35, and 3 sisters. All were born in KS.
On John Tipton Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, an “Express Messenger” for Wells Fargo Express Co., living in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. He says he was born 8 July 1893 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS. He has a wife and one child and is missing one finger.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: John T. 1921 KS1, John Tipton 1893 KS2, William Calvin 1848 TN3, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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JOHN THOMAS ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Edward Lewis Alford, AAFA #1357
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—26 March 1935
TURLOCK, March 26—John Thomas Alford, 75, died last night at the family home on south Broadway after an extended illness. Alford was born in Wisconsin and had lived in the Turlock district the last thirty years.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Alford he leaves a son, Fred Alford of Turlock, two daughters, Mrs. Tillie Price, Turlock, and Mrs. Kate Maddux, Modesto; a brother, William G. Alford of Santa Ana and a sister, Mrs. Mary Perez of Chino.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of the O’Hara Funeral Home.
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MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—28 March 1935
TURLOCK, March 27—Last rites were conducted to-day at the O’Hara Funeral Home for John Thomas Alford, 75, who died Monday night after an extended illness. Interment was in the Turlock Cemetery.
Alford was a native of Wisconsin and had lived in the Turlock district the last thirty years.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Alford, he leaves a son, two daughters, a brother and sister.
Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Benita Moore
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Fred Clarence Alford, Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux, and Tillie Mae Alford Price Brooks Commons; and brother Samuel Hockings Alford in this compilation.
John Thomas Alford was the son of Thomas Frederick Alford and Mary Hockings, both born in England.
Benita Moore, great-granddaughter of John Thomas Alford, posted the gravestone photos at FindAGrave.com. She reports that John Thomas Alford was born 16 May 1859 in Iowa Co., WI; and his wife, Mary Jane Fender, was born 29 July 1870 in Laclede, Linn Co., MO.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: John Thomas 1859 WI1, Thomas Frederick 1828 England2, Thomas 1799 England3, William 1770 England4.
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JOHN VERNON “JACK” ALFORD
Father of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203
Photo from his daughter Patty Alford Degrofft
Patricia DeGrofft compiled the following article with information from these sources:
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—12 July 1989
CASCADE CATTLEMAN, 14 August 1989
An Associated Press Report
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1989
RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA—An afternoon grass fire on Reeds Creek Road west of Red Bluff sparked a chain of events that led to the death July 11th of prominent Red Bluff cattleman Jack Alford.
Alford, a fifth-generation native of Tehama County died at the Alford Home Ranch as he worked to save the ranch house and his wife, Betty, from a wind-driven range fire that scorched 522 acres of rangeland and burned to within 100 feet of the residence.
The 64-year old rancher—who only 30 minutes earlier had walked away from the wreckage of his pick-up when it had plunged 75 feet into a creek bed—collapsed and died after wetting his home’s wood-shake roof in order to keep it from catching fire.
“He was trying to save his home and our mom” said Alford’s 38-year-old son and ranch partner, Jim Alford, who had arrived at the family’s Alford Home Ranch while a fire crew from the California Department of Forestry struggled to revive his father.
“When I arrived, the forestry men were administering CPR,” Alford said, “but I could tell he was already expired.”
The fire fighters, who relieved Alford’s wife and a local ranch hand after they had begun CPR on Alford, continued the resuscitation efforts until paramedics from St. Elizabeth Hospital could arrive and take over the unsuccessful effort.
Alford was reportedly on his way to a neighboring ranch when he blacked out. He had gone there earlier where he helped direct firefighters to the blaze and save the home there. The fire was started by the carelessness of a 12-year old boy riding an all-terrain vehicle in which the heat of the engine and exhaust caused extreme dry rangeland to burst into flames.
The pickup was totaled when it plunged 75 feet and landed on its roof at the bottom of Eliza Creek. Alford who suffered a four inch gash in his scalp and numerous broken ribs crawled out of the pick-up and through thick vines 1/4 mile down the creekbed and back up the embankment towards his home when a passing ranch hand stopped and gave him a ride. “I don’t know how he ever walked away from the accident,” said Jim Alford. “It amazed me when I saw it myself.” After returning home the elder Alford saw the approaching fire and climbed on to his roof with a hose. He worked for some 30 minutes to wet it down before he climbed back down and collapsed without a word, Jim Alford said.
Alford was born January 5, 1925 at the Los Molinos Colony ranch home of his maternal grandparents, John Henry and Magdelina (Heine) Dayton. Born to Roy V. and Bernice Florence Alford, California cattle ranchers, he received his early schooling in a one room schoolhouse in the Hunter district west of Red Bluff. He graduated from Red Bluff High School where he received honors as a State Farmer in FFA and for his athletic ability in football. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II before he returned to the county and in 1948, married Betty Louise Stone of El Camino, at Carmel CA September 12th.
The couple has two children, Jim and Patti Ann, and continue the Alford family’s tradition of cattle ranching that first began when Alford’s great-great grandfather, Robert Temple Alford, walked across the plains from Arkansas and settled in Tehama County in 1856.
Alford, whose family has been raising cattle in the Hunter District since the turn of the century, ran a commercial stocker-steer operation that supplied cattle for feedlots in Coalinga, CA and Pasco, WA.
Alford was president of the Tehama County Cattleman’s Association in 1964-65 and was named Cattleman of the Year by the group in 1987. He was chairman of the Red Bluff Sale Committee and was a director of the Red Bluff Round-Up for 35 years. He also volunteered his efforts for the past 40 years as a member of the Elks Lodge “Kitchen Krew” that prepared meals at the Cattlemans and Woolgrowers Field Days and other events.
Alford had been a member of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee since 1959. He was honored by the group in 1980 for his contribution toward making the program a success for youths involved in agriculture.
He was recognized by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in 1959, when he was awarded California Rangeman of the Year. He also served as a member of the local ASCS Range Improvement Committee.
But mostly, Alford spent his time working on his ranch and helping neighboring ranchers at springtime brandings working in a way son Jim Alford said came most naturally to him.
“The neighbors liked him because he always took the widest circle,” he said. “He was the best cowboy. It was what he did all his life and it’s what he did best. He’ll be sorely missed.”
Alford is survived by his wife Betty Alford; his son Jim Alford, and his wife, Vicki, and their children, Quinn Roy and Abigail Paige, all of Red Bluff; his daughter Patti Ann Alford-Degrofft of Pendleton, Oregon and her husband Duane, and their children, Ryan and Tiah Jill. Also of Red Bluff, a sister (Mrs. Jack) Elaine Owens and an aunt, Ethel Alford Peterson.
Alford was buried in the Alford Family Plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Flintstone
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Louise Stone Alford; and his sister Elaine Melvina Alford Owens in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: John Vernon “Jack” 1925 CA1, Roy Vernon 1904 CA2, Robert Temple 1874 CA3, Julius Marion 1845 AR4, Robert Temple 1814 MS5, Julius 1785 NC6, Hudson 1760 NC7, James Lodwick 1749 NC8.
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JOHN WESLEY ALFORD
Grandfather of Dorothy Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
THE RECORD-UNION
Sacramento, Sacramento, CA—Sunday, 7 February 1897
COWARDLY MURDER AT WATSONVILLE.
A POLICE OFFICER FOUND IN THE STREET WITH A BULLET HOLE IN HIS TEMPLE
LIVED SEVERAL HOURS, BUT NEVER REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS.
SANTA CRUZ, Feb. 6—At 9 o’clock this morning the body of night watchman John W. Alford was found in front of Days saloon in Watsonville with a bullet wound in the temple. His hat, which was powder-burned, lay near him. One chamber of Alford’s pistol was empty. It is clearly a case of murder, which the officers are now investigating. So far there is no clue. Alford has been night watchman for about a year. He was formerly a resident of Boulder Creek.
Up to this evening no clue has been discovered to unravel the mystery of Alford’s death. The evidence points to murder. The bullet passed through the temple, passing upward to the brain. He lived four hours after being shot, but never regained consciousness.
Alford enforced the laws against keeping open the saloons of Watsonville after midnight, and the result was several arrests, one saloonkeeper forfeiting his license. Bitter feeling was engendered among all the night rounders against Alford. Some of his friends advised him to resign, fearing harm would result, and he said he would resign in the spring, when he expected to secure other employment. The fact that no powder burns were found on the temple dissipates the suicide theory. The Coroner s Inquest will be held Monday.
Alford was 41 years old and leaves a widow and eight children.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 7 February 1897
FOUND DYING ON HIS BEAT
NIGHT WATCHMAN ALFORD OF WATSONVILLE KILLED BY A BULLET
BELIEVED TO HAVE ATTEMPTED AN ARREST AND ENCOUNTERED RESISTANCE
ROUGH CHARACTER UNDER SUSPICION SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS FROM THE TOWN
WATSONVILLE, Cal., Feb. 6—Night Watchman John W. Alford was found dying on the sidewalk on Lower Main street at 2:30 o’clock this morning. Near his hand lay a pistol and a bullet had penetrated his brain. He expired at 7 o’clock without regaining consciousness. Indications point to a cold-blooded murder.
“Jack” Bode [sic] and Carrie Smith, who have figured in the justice courts here at different times in the past, are believed to know more of the officer’s death than they have revealed. About 8:30 o’clock this morning Carrie Smith awakened Belle Anderson, a resident of the tenderloin district, and told her that Alvord [sic] had shot himself.
Miss Anderson dressed herself and accompanied the Smith woman to where she found Alford lying on the sidewalk, bleeding from a bullet wound in his head. She at once blew her police-whistle, Officer Fiske arrived and the dying watchman was taken to Dr. Watter’s sanitarium, where he lingered for several hours. There are several theories in regard to the shooting. Some of the local officers contend that it was a case of suicide, but can give no reason for such a course. It seems that “Jack” Bodie was given six months in the County Jail or the privilege of leaving the county some time ago when arraigned on a charge of vagrancy. He returned to Watsonville on Thursday evening.
Officer Alford had threatened to arrest him if he ever returned, and as he had been seen last evening it is believed that Alford attempted to do his duty and was killed for his trouble. Bodie has not been seen since.
Miss Smith was detained for an interview by the Sheriff, but has since been dismissed on her own recognizance. The inquest has been postponed until Monday, so as to give the officers more time to work on the case.
Alford was a member of the United Workmen and leaves a widow and eight children.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—8 February 1897
WATSONVILLE’S MYSTERY
SHERIFF BESSE BELIEVES WATCHMAN ALFORD COMMITTED SUICIDE
WATSONVILLE, Cal., Feb. 7—The inquest in the case of Night Watchman John W. Alford, who was found dying with a pistol wound in the head on the street yesterday morning, will be held tomorrow. People here are still divided between the theories of suicide and murder. Sheriff Besse, who came from Santa Cruz, believes it to be a case of suicide, and so does Dr. Watters, who first, examined the body. The question as to whether the pistol had been recently fired, or whether it was Alford’s custom to keep one chamber empty, will be investigated by the Deputy Coroner. The funeral of Alford took place this afternoon.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—9 February 1897
WATSONVILLE, Cal., Feb. 8—The inquest on the body of Night Watchman Alford, who was killed on Friday night, was not concluded to-day. It was shown that the pistol had been held close to his head, as powder marks were found on his hat. It is generally believed that Alford was murdered. “Jack” Bodie, who had quarreled with him, has not been arrested, as it is proved that he was not in town at the time of the killing. The inquest will be continued to-morrow.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—13 February 1897
“SPANISH CARRIE” LODGED IN JAIL PENDING FURTHER INQUIRY INTO WATCHMAN ALFORD’S DEATH
SANTA CRUZ, Cal., Feb. 12—Carrie Smith, sometimes known as Carrie Ward, but more commonly called “Spanish Carrie,” of Watsonville, has been lodged in the County Jail here to await investigation by District Attorney Carl Lindsay of the facts and circumstances that led the Coroner’s jury to its verdict in the death of Night Watchman Alford, who was found dying on a street in Watsonville last Saturday morning. The verdict of the jury could be taken to mean either suicide or murder without expressing the jury’s opinion, as it merely stated the facts that were patent to the most casual observer—that Alford came to his death by a gunshot wound and the jury did not know who fired the gun.
Spanish Carrie, by her own evidence, was with Alford on the street just before the shot was fired. They quarreled about her intention to return to live with Jack Bodie, the inference being that Alford was jealous of Bodie. The quarrel reached the point of Altord’s threatening to shoot the woman if she did not get off the street and go home, so she says. The advocates of the suicide theory say Alford feared the woman might expose his relations with her and her associates, and decided then and there to end the disgrace he had brought upon himself and his family by taking his life. That has been the view expressed by the Sheriff’s office. But Sheriff Besse doesn’t always express his real opinions too early in a case when his statements are likely to be printed.
The District Attorney took the precaution to permit no charge of negligence to be laid at the door of his office. Spanish Carrie may know more, and she may even know less of the killing of John Alford than she told. She is of that walk in life traveled by many who have as small regard for truth as for virtue. The people of Watsonville generally believe murder was done.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Dave Francis, deceased
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Edna L. Alford Oest, Fred Alford, Harry Newton Alford, and Pearl E. Alford Devincenzi; mother, Martha Caroline Young Alford; and brothers Thomas Newton Alford and William Alexander Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Ethel Harriet Alford Perrin in Utah Obituaries.
In 1880, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA, John Alford, 27 IL carpenter, is living with his wife Mary E. 20 CA, and 2 daughters, Hatty 2 CA and Edna 6/12 CA. Next door is his mother, widow Martha C. Alford, 50 TN.
In 1900, still in Watsonville: Mary E. Alford, 39 b. Dec 1860 in CA, widow, 7 children, 7 living; and children Harry, Freddie, Pearl, and Wesley.
In 1870 John is with his mother in Eden, Alameda Co., CA: Martha Alford, 42 TN, William 19 TN, John 18 IL, Julia 15 IL, and Thomas 11 IL.
In 1860 the family is in Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL: Matthew N. Alford, 41 AL, farmer; Martha C. 38 TN; and children Charles 17 TN, William F. 10 TN, John H. 7 IL, Julia E. 5 IL, and Thomas N. 5/12 IL.
In 1850 they are in Subdivision 20, Roane Co., TN: Matthew M. Alford, 31 AL, farming; Martha C. 29 TN; Charles 7 TN; and infant (m) 1/12 TN. Next door is the family of Charles Alford, 61 NC, Mary 55 TN, and Sarah 13 TN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: John Wesley 1853 IL1, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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JOHN WIGGINS ALFORD
Brother of Frances Willard Alford Franklin, AAFA #0799
Uncle of Joanna Lynn “JoLynn” Alford Henderson Lear Long, AAFA #0718
Uncle of Claudette Alford Taylor, AAFA #0800
Photo from his niece JoLynn Alford Long
Used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—3 January 2003
Feb. 2, 1923-Dec. 26, 2002
John W. Alford, 79, of La Mesa died Dec. 26. He was born in Mississippi and was a master sergeant in the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Alford; daughter, Deborah E. Alford of Oceanside; sons, John W. Alford Jr. of Houston and Donald Alford of Castro Valley; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Jan. 11, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon. Arrangements: Greenwood Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John w. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Elbert Robert Alford Sr. and Annie Willard Wiggins Alford; and sister Mary Alice Alford Morgan in Mississippi Obituaries; of his siblings Claude Hines Alford Sr. and Frances Willard Alford Franklin in Missouri Obituaries; and of his brother Elbert Robert Alford Jr. in Texas Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: John Wiggins 1923 MS1, Elbert Robert 1897 MS2, Ephraim D. 1827 SC3, Peachman 1795 VA4.
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JOHNIE ALFORD, SR.
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 July 1993
Services for Johnie Alford Sr., 75, will be at 11 a.m. today at Tillie’s Memorial Chapel in San Bernardino. He died of cancer July 10 at his home in Moreno Valley. Burial will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside.
Mr. Alford was born in Clarksville [Red River Co.], Texas. He had lived in Moreno Valley since 1971, when he opened his own landscaping business. Before that, he worked for Kaiser Steel in Fontana. He retired in the early 1980s.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, LouSetta; three sons, Kenneth and Dennis, both of Moreno Valley, and Johnie Jr. of Highland; five daughters, Florida Mae Richardson of Barstow and Carol, Karla, Agnes and Christina, all of Moreno Valley; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Alfred of Moreno Valley; and a sister, Florida Bee Priestly of Lubbock, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his children Dennis Earl Alford and Karla Kaye Alford; and his brother Alfred Charles Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Johnie Alford was born 12 Feb 1918 in TX, died 10 July 1993 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Kirkland.
1930 CENSUS
Precinct 6, Red River Co., TX
Jerry M. Liggins head 45 TX TX TX Negro
Agness wife 42 TX TX TX Negro
Arney Alford stepson 17 TX TX TX Negro
Delbert stepson 13 TX TX TX Negro
Johnie stepson 9 TX TX TX Negro
Clemie stepson 7 TX TX TX Negro
A.C. stepson 6 TX TX TX Negro
Floida B. stepdau 4-2/12 TX TX TX Negro
1920 CENSUS
Precinct 6, Red River Co., TX
John P. Alford head 40 TX TX TX Black
Agnes wife 36 TX LA LA Black
Jossie stepdau 15 TX TX LA Black
Theordor stepson 11 TX TX LA Black
Ermer son 6-3/12 TX TX LA Black
Delbert son 5-1/12 TX TX LA Black
John son 2-2/12 TX TX LA Black
Pearl Johnston niece 9-4/12 TX TX LA Black
On John Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 39, born 28 Jan 1879. He is a Negro farmer living in Red River Co., TX, and has lost one eye.
In 2019, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.
His lineage: Johnie 1918 TX1, John P. 1879 TX2, Ruben 1859 MS3.
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JOHNNIE JERLINE “JERI” JAMES ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 November 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles “Chuck” Alford, in this compilation.
In 2019, Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary, which handled funeral arrangements for her husband, reported that they did not arrange Johnnie’s funeral. She is not listed on the Forest Lawn Memorial Park website.
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DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Friday, 18 March 2011
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JOHNNIE LEE ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 11 August 2006
Nov. 11, 1931-Aug. 4, 2006
Johnnie Lee Alford, 74, of La Mesa died Aug. 4. He was born in Hope [Hempstead Co.], Ark., and was a sandblaster for a construction company. He served in the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Alford; daughter, Teresa Fletcher; son, Ricky Alford; stepdaughters, Janet Green and Tammye Scott; stepsons, Albert Merritt and Lonzie Belcher; brother, Luther Shaw; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary.
Interment: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnnie L. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Bobbie Jean Dillihunt Scott Alford, in this compilation.
CA Marriages lists Johnnie L. Alford, age 36, married Bobbie J. Dillihunt, age 26, on 29 June 1968 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. In another record, she is listed as Bobbie J. Scott.
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JON NEIL ALFORD, JR.
SANTA MARIA TIMES
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Jon Neil Alford, Jr (44), passed away suddenly in his home in the early hours of February 14, 2015.
Jon was born and raised in Santa Maria, February 5, 1971. He attended Valley Christian Academy, Santa Maria High School and Allan Hancock College.
He had worked as a dishwasher for Pearl East Restaurant, and a deliverer for California Overnight both in Santa Maria. But he’s probably most remembered for, the more than 13 years as a Paint Estimator at California Pro-Painting Inc. in Santa Maria. He was a hard worker, loved his job and the people he worked with. He had a sense of humor all his own and loved to surprise people.
Jon loved his music and at a very young age self-taught himself to read, write and play electric and acoustic guitar. If he wasn’t playing his guitar he was watching his all-time favorite hockey team, the Los Angeles Kings, strive to reach the Stanley Cup. They finally did, twice!
Everyone that knew Jon cared deeply for him. He was a wonderful son, father, “husband”, brother and co-worker.
Jon is survived by his father Jon Alford, Sr. from Minnesota, his step-father Danny Glass, mother Linda Glass, brother, David Alford and sister, Tiffany Glass, nephew, Kenneth Alford, all Santa Maria, his beloved “wife”, Maria Amador, step-children, David, Andrea and Alejandra, grandson Nathan, all from Santa Maria, Aunt Diana, cousins Carie Lobanoff, her husband Drew Lobanoff and Cristy Best, and their children, all from Henderson, NV.
Jon will be greatly missed by all, but never will he be forgotten. Have fun with “Gaku” and “Neto”, Jon! We will always love you. Rest in Peace….
A small grave side funeral is set for Tuesday Feb 24 at 1:30 pm at the Santa Maria Cemetery newer side off College and Battles.
Please join family and friends for Jon’s “Celebration of Life” Memorial Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Coast Valley Worship Center, 1265 West McCoy Suite E, Santa Maria at 1:00 pm. Come share a story or two!
Services have been entrusted to the care of Lori Family Mortuary, Santa Maria, CA (805) 922-5880.
Photo from Santa Maria Cemetery District, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Eschen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Jon N. Alford was born 5 Feb 1971 in Santa Barbara Co., mother’s maiden name Davies.
From CA Marriages: Jon N. Alford married Linda M. Davies on 29 Aug 1970 in Santa Barbara Co.
From CA Divorces: Jon N. Alford and Linda M. Davies were divorced _____ Sept 1974 in Santa Barbara Co.
From CA Births: Jon Neil Alford was born 23 Sept 1951 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Neel.
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JON RICHARD “RICH” ALFORD
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Monday, 3 February 2003
El Centro native and Alford Distributing owner John “Rich” Alford, 61, died in his home Saturday or Sunday night [February 2] of causes not yet determined.
Alford took over and expanded his family’s business when his parents died and moved it from its previous site on State Street to Main Street in El Centro.
The business, which distributes Anheuser-Busch Co. products, just celebrated its 54th year of operation. Alford was known for his participation and sponsorship of Imperial Valley events, his antique car museum and his enthusiasm for Valley history.
After graduating from high school, Alford attended Cal Poly, Pomona, where he met his wife, Cherie. He served in the National Guard for 10 years.
An avid collector and restorer of antique cars, he owned a Ford from every decade and many Franklins. Many of the cars were “pieces of junk” he found abandoned in the Valley and restored to immaculate condition, said his daughter, Cherisse Alford.
In his office 28 antique cars are showcased, along with Budweiser memorabilia. Throughout his life he brought numerous groups of students through the car museum, educating them on cars and incorporating history into the tours.
He also initiated the Sunrunners, a car club in the Valley.
With his desk in the front office, he always had an open-door policy and never charged anyone admission to the car museum, according to those who worked with him.
As a life-long resident of El Centro and a history buff, he prided himself on preserving the history of the Valley, said Cherisse Alford.
“That really meant a lot to him to him, to keep the Valley heritage and history alive,” she said.
Alford was a major contributor to the opening of the Pioneers’ Museum near Imperial Valley College.
He is survived by Cherie Alford; daughter Cherisse Alford; son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Carolyn Alford, all of El Centro; and numerous family members and friends.
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IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Friday, 7 February 2003
John Richard Alford
March 28, 1941–Feb. 2, 2003
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hems Bros. Mortuary chapel in El Centro for Jon Richard Alford, 61, of El Centro, who died Sunday in his home. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Sts. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church in El Centro…. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro.
Mr. Alford was born March 28, 1941, in El Centro, where he attended schools and graduated from Central Union High School in 1959. He later graduated from Cal Poly, Pomona.
Mr. Alford married Cherie Alford. They purchased the Alford Distributing Co. in 1978, a family business that celebrated its 54th year in business this year. The company is the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch products and has received numerous civic and industry awards throughout the years.
Mr. Alford was well known for his extensive collection of antique automobiles. What started as a small collection of cars, including a 1929 Model A that he bought for $5 developed into a world-renowned collection of Fords and Franklins. The Alford collection includes a Ford from every decade and several of the rare Franklins in the world. Alford’s Antique Car Museum is in the Alford business facility on East Main Street in El Centro.
Mr. Alford was well known for his generous contributions to charities and events throughout the Imperial Valley. He also took pride in his involvement with festivals in Borrego Springs, Julian and Mexicali. He served in the California National Guard and was stationed at Fort Ord.
He was integral in the groundbreaking for the Pioneers’ Museum and the Sunrunners Club of El Centro. Following in his father’s footsteps, he served on the California Beer Distributors Association board for several years.
Survivors include his daughter, Cherisse R. Alford of Spokane, Wash.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Carolyn Alford of El Centro; brother, Tom Alford of Athena, Ore.; uncle, Willard Bogue of Imperial; cousins, Andy and Pinky Bogue, both of La Quinta; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be sent to the Richard Alford Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1845, El Centro, CA 92243 or to the El Centro Regional Medical Center building campaign, 1415 Ross Ave., El Centro, CA 92243.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Booth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jon R. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his brother Michael Aaron Alford in this compilation.
From CA Births: Jon Richard Alford was born 28 March 1941 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bogue.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage lineage: Jon Richard 1941 CA1, Aaron Leon 1913 TX2, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JONNIE SARAH LASSITER ALFORD
Grandmonther of Patsy Ruth Alford Dunn, AAFA #1144
Great-Grandmother of Patricia Ann Alford Jensen, AAFA #1133
VALLEY TIMES
North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 4 February 1956
Photo from Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jax
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her son Benjamin Franklin Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Jonnie Sarah Alford, born 12 Dec 1880 in AL, died 3 Feb 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA, father’s surname Lassiter, mother’s maiden name Anderson.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Her husband’s lineage: James Arnold 1884 AL1, William G. 1848 AL2, Henry Dortch 1822 GA3, William 1774 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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JOSEPH ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 9 December 1909
DEATHS
In this city, Dec. 4, 1909, Joseph Alford; a native of England, aged 63 years, 4 months, 16 days.
AAFA NOTES: His birth date, calculated from his age at death, is 18 July 1846. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
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JOSEPH BALLARD “JAY” HALFORD
Photo from Hood River News, Hood River, Hood River Co., OR, 21 Jan 2009
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 16 January 2009
Joseph Ballard “Jay” Halford passed away suddenly at his home in San Diego, CA on December 23, 2008. Jay was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 30, 1962 to Kendall Hutchinson Halford and Frank Atherton Halford. Jay moved with his family to San Jose, CA where his mother worked for Lockheed Martin.
In San Jose, Jay and his brother Brock provided endless laughter, fun, and excitement and they were loved dearly. In 1980, Jay graduated top of his class from Lynbrook High School in San Jose, CA. Jay continued his education and graduated from University Utah with a degree in Business Economics in 1986. He earned scholastic awards including Pi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Pi, and Omicron Delta Epsilon. Jay was a member of the University of Utah ski club and a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After College, Jay pursued and earned his MBA at the prestigious Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, AZ. Once Jay completed his education, he became an Independent Global Investment Manager, which allowed him to follow his true passion, traveling and living all over the world. He especially enjoyed places where the windsurfing was great and the weather was warm.
Dearly beloved son of and survived by his mother, Kendall Halford, of Salem, OR, his Aunt Barbara McGowan, Uncle Scott McGowan, Aunt Candice Chamberlain, Uncle Mike Chamberlain, and numerous cousins in Oregon and relatives in Hawaii.
Jay was predeceased by his father, Frank Atherton Halford in 1968, and his brother, David Brocton Halford in 1998.
Jay will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially for the vivid tales of his travels and adventures. His family and friends will live with his unique gifts as their own, gratefully, but more painfully without him. Special friends of Jays: Randy Petersen, Dan Sparagna, Courtney Boscoe, and Andrea Boscoe. “Jay Halford…One of a kind. We loved him and deeply miss him.”
Jay will rest in peace at Rest Lawn Garden Mortuary in Salem, Oregon. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Photos from Restlawn Memory Gardens, West Salem, Polk Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
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JOSEPH BURNS ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Joseph Burns Alford
Jan 3, 1930 - Jan 27, 2013
Joe passed away surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dollie and Harold Alford and his wife, Evadine Alford.
He is survived by his daughter Donna Merkel (Robert) of Kauai HI, Gail Jarboe (Wes) of Modesto, CA and son Eric Alford of Forest Hill, CA, his sister Janice Chancellor (Jack). Grandchildren, Jason Alford, Robert Merkel Jr., Brian Merkel and Craig Jarboe. Great-grandchildren, Tyler and Kaden Alford and Eli Merkel.
Joe was born in Bokoshe OK. He moved to Modesto at a young age and graduated from Modesto High School in 1948. He served three years in the Coast Guards during the Korean War. He worked for Bank of America for 33 years. He enjoyed golf and traveling.
The family gives special thanks to Valley Comfort and Community Hospice for their compassionate care.
Services are private, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joe B. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Evadine Rozell Bell Alford, in this compilation.
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JOSEPH F. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 31 July 1915
DEATHS
In this city, July 30, 1915, Joseph Alford, brother of Robert Alford of Lakeside; a native of Indiana, aged 78 years.
Funeral services will be held at the chapel of H.E. Carmichael & Co., Third and Ash streets, today (Saturday), July 31, 1915, at 2 p. m., under the auspices of Heintzelman Post No. 33, G.A.R. Friends and members of the G.A R. are invited to attend.
Interment Mt. Hope cemetery.
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WEEKLY NEWS TIMES
Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN—Friday, 3 September 1915
Joseph F. Alford, 77 years old, died at his home in Lakeside, Cal. He was born in Elkhart county and left here 35 years ago. The deceased was unmarried.
Surviving are two brothers, James M., of this city and William of South Bend and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Chalfant of South Bend.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Meserole
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Alford and Sarah Cart Alford; and siblings Benjamin C. Alford, Delilah Jane Alford Miller, Eleanor C. Alford Chalfant, George Washington Alford, Sarah Ann Alford Swart, and William A. Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
He has no gravestone. His grave is next to the grave of Constance G. Edwards.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Joseph F. 1837 IN1, Robert 1805 VA2, Henry 1778 VA3, John 1735 Ireland4.
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JOSEPH LEROY ALVORD
Uncle of Velda Lee Greenwell Coffin, AAFA #0900
Photo from: Frank Esshom, Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, (Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Pioneers Book Publishing Company, 1913), p. 185
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—27 February 1949
OGDEN—Joseph LeRoy Alvord, 65, former resident and native of West Weber, Weber county, died Friday at 11:30 p.m. Modesto, Cal., after a lingering illness. He was born Aug 20, 1883, in West Weber, son of Joseph B. and Sarah E. Mower Alvord. He moved to southern California 26 years ago and resided in the Los Angeles area.
In the Los Angeles Stake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was a member of the high priests’ quorum and was active in church work. As a young man he filled a mission for the LDS church in Holland.
Survivors include the following sons and daughters: Joseph Byron and LeRoy Alvord, Mr. Nadine Andreason and Mrs. Norma Owens, Los Angeles; Mrs. Thelma Grachio, San Francisco, Cal.; Jack Alvord, Pocatello, Ida: Dale and Betty Jean Alvord, Torrance, Cal.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also three sisters; Mrs. Susie F. Hunter, Ogden; Amy Hadley, Emmett, Ida.; and Mrs. Flossie Greenwell, Paul, Ida.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Larkins and Sons’ funeral chapel in Ogden by George Heslop, former bishop of the West Weber LDS ward…. Burial will be in the West Weber cemetery.
Photo from West Weber Cemetery, West Weber, Weber Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Allen Sorensen
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Bonaparte Alvord and Sarah Elizabeth Mower Alvord; and sister Susan Alvord Farr Hunter in Utah Obituaries. We included the obituaries of his son Hilden Jack Alvord; sisters Amy Alvord Hadley and Florence Alvord Greenwell; and half-sister Delia J. Alvord Cazier in Idaho Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Joseph Leroy 1883 UT1, Joseph Bonaparte 1830 MI2, Thaddeus 1781 MA3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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JOSEPH MARK ALVORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 November 1994
Service for J. Mark Alvord, 47, of Visalia, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Church of the Nazarene of Ivanhoe. Mr. Alvord, a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene of Ivanhoe, died Sunday [November 6].
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Miller Memorial Chapel in Visalia….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jmark [sic] Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 22 Nov 1946, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Alice Elizabeth Merryweather Alvord; and sister Leslie Alice Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Joseph Mark Alvord was born 22 Nov 1946 in WA, died 6 Nov 1994 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Merryweather.
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JOSEPH SAVAGE ALFORD
Grandfather of Joseph Savage Alford III, AAFA #0102
From The Jayhawker, 1905 Yearbook, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, p. 41
LAWRENCE DEMOCRAT
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Thursday, 28 September 1939
SON OF PIONEER DEAD
News was received by relatives here that Dr. Joseph Savage Alford died in Los Angeles.
He was born in this city, and his mother, Susan Alford was a sister of Miss Emma Savage of this city.
Photo from Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Maxwell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Donald Stillman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Stillman Alford and Susan Daphne Savage Alford; and brother Alfred Cecil “Fred” Alford in Kansas Obituaries; of his brother Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his sister Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
From Utah, Select County Marriages (Ancestry): Joseph S. Alford, age 26, married Christine Dick on 15 Aug 1910 in Salt Lake Co., UT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Joseph Savage 1883 KS1, Daniel Stillman 1848 CT2, Alfred A. 1812 CT3, Arba 1768 CT4, Nathaniel 1737 CT5, Nathaniel 1698 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8.
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JOSEPH THEODORE “TED” ALFORD, JR.
DAILY LEADER
Madison, Lake Co., SD—Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Word has been received of the death of Joseph Theodore “Ted” Alford II, 59, who died of cancer on Feb. 15, 2017, at his residence in Canoga Park, Calif.
A memorial visitation was held on Feb. 17 in Van Nuys, Calif.
Alford was born on March 9, 1957, in Florida to Joseph Theodore and Alma Jean (Steinhart) Alford. He was raised in Burbank, Calif. After high school, he became a truck driver for various companies. He hauled mail for Alan Berman Trucking in the Los Angeles area. He married Mary Becker on Jan. 23, 1982. They later divorced.
Survivors include a son, Daryl Becker of Madison; his son’s mother, Mary (Darrell) Becker of Madison; his son’s grandparents, Frank and Opal Becker of Madison; a brother, Robert Alford of California; a sister-in-law, Cynthia Dick Alford of Palm Springs, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a brother, Gene Alford; and a niece….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Mina Ruth Avant Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
His lineage: Joseph Theodore 1957 FL1, Joseph Theodore 1925 FL2, Claude Theodore 1902 AL3, Bollen Amigrade 1877 AL4, Henry Dortch 1855 AL5, Henry Dortch 1822 GA6, William 1774 VA7, William 1741 VA8, Salvator 1716 VA9.
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JOSEPH WILLIAM HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 1 January 2009
Joseph Halford was born in San Francisco, Ca., on July 22, 1921. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Fresno where he graduated from Fresno High School with the class of 1939. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. In 1947, he married Pearl Crouch and later had one daughter, Pam. He then followed in his father’s footsteps and worked for a food broker where he was a valued employee of the Hall-Roepke Co. for more than 30 years. Joe was always a mountain man at heart, even before he retired to “The Cabin” at Shaver Lake. Traveling for him was always never more than an hour from home. After he moved up to Shaver he was active in the Shaver community; by clearing trails, making those beloved holiday signs, and “adopting” a cove at the lake. For him a perfect day was spent in the forest with his friends. After their long day together they would come home with truckloads of wood to split, have a glass of wine, and talk about the huge “downed” tree they marked for the next trip. Thanks to him, we will stay warm for years to come. When the snow melts in the spring Joe will be returning to Shaver, the place he loved.
In the summer, his daughter, Pam; son-in-law, Steve Onderko; and granddaughters, Ashley, Jenny and Tina Hart, will be hosting a celebration of Joe’s life at “The Cabin”. Neptune Society of Central California 1154 West Shaw Avenue Fresno, Ca. (559) 222-7764.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Joseph William Halford (SS# issued in CA) and died 21 Dec 2008, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituary of his half-brother William Wilson Halford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Joseph W. Halford, born 22 July 1921 in San Francisco, mother’s maiden name Steinhan.
In 1930, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Joseph W. Halford, age 8 b. CA, is living with his father, William W. Halford, 39 IL (parents b. IL), his father’s wife Josephine 35 CA, and his sister Ruth W. 12 CA.
In 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA: William W. Halford, 28 IL, wife Katie 29 WA (parents b. Germany), and daughters Mildred 3 CA and Ruth 1 CA.
On William Wilson Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 26, employed as a civilian clerk at Fort Mason in San Francisco. He was born March 1, 1891 in Edinburg, IL, and has a wife and children.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Joseph William 1921 CA1, William Wilson 1891 IL2, Benjamin 1858 IL3, William Wilson 1823 TN4, James E. 1784 NC/SC5, John 1745 ?? 6.
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JOSEPHINE ALFORD
VENTURA COUNTY STAR-FREE PRESS
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Thursday, 17 March 1955
Photo from Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor dsdavis12
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her brother Harry Cicero Alford Jr. in District of Columbia Obituaries.
Her lineage: Josephine 1943 LA1, Harry Cicero 1916 LA2, Thomas H. 1873 LA3, Cicero 1831 AL4.
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JOSEPHINE AUGUSTA ALFORD PEELER
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 10 June 1956
Photos from Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Pat
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother, Sallie L. Fleming Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.
From California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry): Josephine Peeler, born 14 May 1904 in NC, died in San Diego Co. on 3 June 1956, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Fleming.
In 1930 she is listed with her husband, Frederick Peeler, and her sister, Annie L. Alford, in Richmond, VA.
She is buried in the family plot of her sister, Annie Lynn Alford Mitchell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5—information about her is incorrect in this genealogy.
Her lineage: Josephine Augusta 1904 NC1, Eugene Thomas 1873 NC2, William Thomas 1849 NC3, Julius 1823 NC4, Thomas 1795 ??5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOSEPHINE LOUISE ALFORD CARRIGAN
AAFA #0235
Sister of Betty Alford Davis, AAFA #0223; and Edna Vesta Alford Giddings, AAFA #0233
Half-sister of Dorothy L. Allford, AAFA #0234; and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr., AAFA #0236
Written by her granddaughter, Seanne Carrigan, AAFA #0335
Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA—_____ February 2001
Josephine Alford Carrigan was born 22 July 1906 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. In 1936 she married Marvin D. Carrigan in Houston, TX. Josephine died at age 94 on 3 February 2001 in Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.
Throughout her married life to my grandfather, Marvin Carrigan, she always took in boarders. During World War II my grandparents lived in Richmond, CA, the home of Rosie the Riveter. They had a small boarding house where those riveters lived. Although her house was full, she always had room for one special boarder who came on the weekends and school holidays from a nearby school: her niece, Mattie Lou. She would come to stay with her family and sometimes meet up with her mother, Vesta, who was stationed Fort Ord, CA.
After the war, Josephine continued to take in boarders wherever they lived. This became a business in the 1950s when she and my grandfather opened their first convalescent hospital. As she grew more confident in this business, she noticed that not everyone cared for their patients as they should, so she got other like-minded owners together and formed the California Nursing Home Association. She helped with the passing of legislation to govern the care and wellbeing of the patients in nursing homes throughout the state. As these standards were put in place, other states followed suit in issuing similar rules to protect those in nursing homes.
After her husband died in 1965, Josephine continued to work until 1988, when her family got her to retire by selling the last business she ran, a residential care facility, for the elderly—where she was the oldest of them all!
When she wasn’t working, she was traveling with her good friend Esther Hutchins, honorary Alford, around the world. As far as anyone can tell the only two places they never visited were the southern part of Africa and Cuba.
Josephine’s favorite travel story is from her trip to China. Josephine and Esther were on one of the first tour groups allowed into the country. They saw everything and had a wonderful time, until they reached the Great Wall of China. The rest of the members of her tour group were exhausted—they looked at the Wall said, “That’s nice. When do we get to go the hotel?” Josephine, the oldest one on the tour, asked if anyone wanted to go onto the top of the Wall. They all replied that they were much too tired, so Josephine took guide in tow, climbed the stairs, and looked at and out from the top of the Great Wall of China. Coming back down she saw her tour looking at her with amazement. All she could do was chuckle and say if she was here she was going to look at the top too. In her later years, her big trip of the year was the Alford Family Reunion. She would plan her trip the week after she got back from the last. She would start working on members of the family to go with her. She succeeded in getting almost everyone to at least one meeting, if only for dinner. At the Pleasanton meeting she managed to get her son, both granddaughters, a brother, two sisters, nieces and nephews and a cousin she hadn’t seen in thirty years.
It was at this meeting the Alfords learned that her two passions were baking and caning. Everyone at the meeting received a jar of jam made by Josephine and Esther. What most didn’t know was that two months after the meeting she baked 60 pecan pies for friends and family. This was down from the high of 112 she had baked a few years before.
Josephine is survived by her son Daniel; her grandchildren Ray [AAFA #538], Seanne [AAFA #0335], and Shannon [AAFA #539]; her great-grandchildren Keeley, Kendall, and Stephen; and many nieces and nephews scattered throughout the country.
When Josephine passed away in the winter of 2001, she missed the birth of her great-great-grandson by three and half months. His name is Joseph Tyler, who by all accounts has the temperament, charm, and look about him that reminds many of his great-great-grandmother Josephine.
Photo from Lone Tree Cemetery, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Photo copyright 2006 by Deborah Ratto Dash – permission granted
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Josephine L. Carrigan (SS# issued in CA), last residence Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituary of her half-sister Dorothy L. Allford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Murray Luther Alford Sr.; and half-brothers Murray Peter Alford and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sisters Edna Vesta Alford Giddings and Betty Lydia Alford Davis; and half-siblings Helen Singer Alford Cook and Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Josephine Louise 1906 LA1, Murray Luther 1873 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOSEPHINE PEARL ALFORD HASLAM JENKINS
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL-NEWS
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 March 1945
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Benjamin Michael Alford; and siblings Daisy Alford Hetherington, Forest Leon Alford, and William Hays Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Josephine Pearl Jenkins, born 28 Sept 1868 in “Other Country”, died 8 March 1945 in San Francisco, father’s surname Alford and mother’s maiden name Poer.
From California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records (Ancestry): Josephine Pearl Jenkins was born 28 Sept 1868 in White Rivers, Tulare Co., CA.
In 1870, Kern Co., CA: Benjamin Olford [sic], doctor age 36 born TN; Josephine 26 TX; and children William 3 TX, Josephine 2 CA, and Leon 2/12 CA.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY MORNING DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Sunday, 23 October 1892
From CA Marriages: Josephine P. Haslam married Horace G. Jenkins on 18 Sept 1912 in Alameda Co., CA.
Josephine and Horace both died in 1945 and were cremated. From Cypress Lawn Cemetery, 24 Nov 2014: “Our records indicate that they both were cremated and … shipped to Tulare Public Cemetery, Tulare Ca.”
From Find A Grave: In Tulare Cemetery, Horace Jenkins and Josephine Pearl Alford Jenkins share an unmarked grave, where their ashes are buried.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Josephine Pearl 1868 TX1, Benjamin Michael 1833 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOYCE FERN HALFORD WASSON
MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL
San Rafael, Marin Co., CA—29 September 2011
Joyce Fern (Halford) Wasson passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2011. She was 80 years old. Joyce was born to John J. and Clara Halford in Mangum, OK, where she met her husband John during high school. She followed John through his USAF career. Longtime residents of Novato, CA, they chose Novato as their permanent home when he retired. Both were active members of First Baptist Church of Novato. Joyce was known for her hospitality and making the local airmen feel they were a part of her family. Joyce’s greatest hobbies were as a homemaker taking care of her husband and at every chance spoiling her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband John D. Wasson.
Joyce is survived by her son, David Wasson, and his children Laura and John; her daughter, Mary Blanchard, her husband John, and their children Amanda Winter and Sara Blanchard; her brothers John R. Halford and Forest E. Halford; nieces Sherri Nickles and Sue Johnson; nephews John A. Halford and Forest W. Halford.; and five great nieces and nephews.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2:00PM at The Quest, 1461 S. Novato Blvd, Novato. Family assisted by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, Petaluma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joyce Fern Wasson (SS# issued in NY) was born 8 Feb 1931, last residence Novato, Marin Co., CA.
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JOYCE LORAINE WAGONER HALLFORD
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Thursday, 8 June 2017
Joyce Loraine Hallford (Wagoner) was born May 16, 1935, in Salida, Colo. She passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, with family and friends by her side.
Joyce is survived by Jesse L. Hallford, her husband of 67 years; children: son, Michael Hallford (his wife, Charla), daughter, Patricia Neighbors (her husband, Keith), and son, Jeff Hallford (his wife, Constance); nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, four sisters and four brothers.
Services were held Tuesday, June 6, at Sierra View Mortuary in Olivehurst, Calif. at 11am. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association in her honor.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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JUANITA WELCH HORTON WARREN ALFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 20 October 1980
Photo from Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane & Steve Revord
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 Feb 1918 and died _____ Oct 1980, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Juanita Welch, age 54, married Delbert Alford, age 38, on 3 Oct 1972 in Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Births: Delbert Eugene Alford was born 19 Apr 1934 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.
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JUANITA BENDLE HALFORD AVERY
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—_____ September 2010
Juanita B. (Halford) Avery born on March 10, 1917 in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2010 in Visalia, CA at the age of 93 years.
Juanita grew up in Oklahoma. It was there where she met and married Joe Avery. The couple moved to California in 1938 settling in Tulare. Later they moved to Visalia in 1950. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Visalia First Assembly since 1950. In later years, due to her health she was unable to attend.
Survivors include her son, Donald Avery, Visalia; Daughter Carole (Richard) Stern, Visalia; granddaughter, Christie (Nick) Tyler, Visalia, 1 great-granddaughter, Kaylee Tyler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Joe Avery; 5 brothers and 2 sisters; and 1 great-grandson, Preston Tyler.
Graveside Services are being held at the Pavilion inside the Visalia District Cemetery on Monday, September 20th at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be at Miller Memorial Chapel on Sunday 2–7 p.m….
Photo from Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Phil & Beth Hutson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Juanta B. Avery (SS# issued in CA), last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Ola Ione Braswell Halford; and siblings Kenneth Leroy Halford and Stella Mae Halford Kent in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother John Wesley Halford Sr. in Arizona Obituaries.
In 1940, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, Juanita Bendle Avery, age 23 born OK, is living with her husband, Joseph Paul Avery 28 OK, and son Donald Joe Avery 5 OK. In 1935, they were living in Fort Cobb, Caddo Co., OK.
Her HALFORD lineage: Juanita Bendle 1917 OK1, Joseph Giles 1877 LA2, John Harrison 1837 MS3.
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JUANITA GRACE GEBERT ALVORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 29 July 2004
Dec. 31, 1912-July 24, 2004
Juanita Grace Alvord, 91, of Joshua Tree, formerly of San Diego, died Saturday.
She was born in Wilsey, Kan., and was a homemaker. She was a former president of the San Diego Racing Association.
Survivors include her sons, Jack Alvord of Tendoy, Idaho, and Leroy Alvord of Silverado; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing: 4 to 8 p.m. today, Greenwood Mortuary, Interstate 805 and Imperial Avenue, San Diego.
Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow, Greenwood Memorial Park.
Entombment: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Photos from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CJ Jackson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita G. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Dec 1912, last residence Joshua Tree, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, John Edwin “Jack” Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Ardith Winona Johnson Alvord in Idaho Obituaries.
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JUDITH DIAN ALFORD YEO
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 July 2006
July 6, 1935-July 5, 2006
Judith Alford Yeo, 70, of Escondido died July 5. She was born in San Diego and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Yeo; daughters, Lorrie Beshara of Bellingham, Wash., Joni Pepper of Loveland, Colo., and Julie Brown of Hamilton, Mont.; son, Michael Pepper of Arizona; stepdaughter, Nancy Thomason; stepson, Robert Yeo; mother, Edna Alford; brother, Arthur Alford; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: private. Arrangements: Neptune Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Judith Yeo (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 July 1935, last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
CA Births lists Judith Dian Alford, born 6 July 1935 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Harper.
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JUDITH INEZ MITCHELL HEIDENRICK CAVAZOS ALEXANDER SUGGS ALVORD
Photo from Dianna Dodd’s ddodd061947 family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
LAKE COUNTY RECORD-BEE
Lakeport, Lake Co., CA—Saturday, 9 December 2006
Judy Alvord, a native of Washington, passed Dec. 7, 2006 in Santa Rosa.
Judy and her husband Bobby were residents of Lake County for 19 years. She was an employee of Lakeside Honda for 10 years.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby and daughters, Debbie and Stefani.
Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 High St. Lakeport.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 263-0357 or 994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Judith I. Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 20 May 1941, last residence Nice, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Robert Michael “Bobby” Alvord, in this compilation.
Additional information from Dianna Dodd: She was born Judith Inez Mitchell in WA, 1941. After 1947 Marjorie Herrin (her mother) and Cecil Mitchell, called Mitch (her father), divorced. Marjorie then married Louis Heidenrick and he legally adopted Judy & her 2 sisters. When she was in high school or after, Marjorie sent Judy to live with her father Mitch and his second wife, Betty in CA. In 1963 Judy married a man named Cavazos. Mitch helped her divorce him. After the divorce she changed her name back to Mitchell. In 1964 she married John Alexander & they had 2 daughters, Debi and Stefi. In 1974 they divorced in CA. She then moved back to WA, married and divorced _____ Suggs.
From CA Marriages: Judith I. Mitchell, age 22, married John W. Alexander, age 25, on 18 Apr 1964 in Sacramento Co., CA. He is the father of Judy’s daughters.
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JULIA ANN ALFORD POE
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Saturday, 24 February 1945
Photo from Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stan Morgan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Julia Ann 1866 CA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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JULIA EILEEN ALVORD CASEY STONE
“Stoney and Eileen, 1953, San Diego, CA, Wedding Reception”
Photo from DavidMann33’s DTMann Family Tree (Ancestry) -
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 30 September 1963
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Oliver Shirley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings John Edwin “Jack” Alvord and Justin Lyle “Gus” Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Hazel E. “Betty” Alvord Krehbiel in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Mildred Caroline Alvord Murray in Georgia Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Julia E. Stone, born 19 May 1901 in MO, died 28 Sept 1963 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bunting.
From CA Marriages: Julia E. Alvord Casey, age 40 [sic], married Ruben C. Stone, age 41, on 4 Apr 1953 in San Diego Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Julia Eileen 1901 MO1, Justin Lyle 1872 MN2, William Edwin 1845 NY3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JULIA KIDD ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Robert Keith Bridges, AAFA #0594
VISALIA DAILY TIMES
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 December 1899
In another article:
VISALIA MORNING DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 December 1899
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Russell Alford; and children, George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
She is buried next to her husband in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, but in April 2019 a Find A Grave contributor reported that she has no gravestone.
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JULIAN GEORGE ALFORD
[He died in California, but we are also including his obituary in Oregon Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 July 1924
In this city, July 3, 1924, Julian Alford, husband of Mary R. Alford, father of F.C. Alford, C.H. Alford and Mrs. Ray Snyder, all of San Diego, and father of E.E. Alford of Portland, Ore., brother of E.C. Alford of Portland, Ore., brother of Mrs. E. Pearson of Newburg, Ore.; aged 60 years 11 months 5 days.
Funeral services will be held at Taylor M.E. curch, corner of Normal and Palk streets, this (Sunday) morning at 10:30 o’clock, July 6…. Final service and burial will be made inNewburg, Ord. Arrangements win charge of Randall Undertaking Co., Sixth and Cedar streets.
Photo from Friends Cemetery, Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Myers
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his first wife, Jennie E. Piggott Alford; and his sons Cecil Henry Alford and Earl Eugene Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
The year of his death on his gravestone is incorrect.
From RootsWeb Marriage Records: Julian G. Alford, age 58, married Mary B. Cowder in Dec 1921 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Julian George 1863 IA1, Henry Constantine 1828 NY2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JULIUS SHERRELL ALFORD
Grandfather of James Patrick Alford, AAFA #0115; and Susan Alford Dickerson, AAFA #0475
MORNING NEWS
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Saturday, 18 February 1928
Photo from Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shelly
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Ann “Mollie” Williams Alford; and siblings John Farah Alford and Mary E. Alford Harris in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Paul Julius Alford; and father, Erasmus Lodwick Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Julius Sherrell 1880 TX1, Erasmus Lodwick 1842 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JUNE C. GORDON ALFORD
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
SANTA CLARA—Mrs. June Gordon Alford passed away on July 14, 2000, at age 71. She was the beloved wife of Charles Alford, loving mother of Carol Brown of Santa Clara and Michael Alford of San Carlos, dear sister of Beatrice Carbine, and devoted grandmother of Erin Brown and Chris Alford.
Mrs. Alford was a retired secretary Measurex, founder of the Volunteers in Public Schools at Cupertino High School, and started the library at Warren Elementary School.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Santa Clara Funeral Home, 1000 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara. Inurnment was privately held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that June C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 June 1929, last residence Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.
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JUSTIN LYLE “GUS” ALVORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 17 April 1991
EXETER—Graveside services for Justin Lyle “Gus” Alvord, 93, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Exeter Public Cemetery.
Mr. Alvord died Sunday [April 14]. He was a retired printer for the Hurst Co.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah; two daughters, Barbara Moore of Visalia and Doris Kulp of Washington; a brother, Jack Alvord of Alaska; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Justin L. Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 19 Jan 1898, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Beulah Martina Balster Alvord; and siblings John Edwin “Jack” Alvord and Julia Eileen Alvord Casey Stone in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Hazel E. “Betty” Alvord Krehbiel in Missouri Obituaries; and of his sister Mildred Caroline Alvord Murray in Georgia Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 591–592:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Justin Lyle 1898 MO1, hazel, William Edwin 1845 NY3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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KALISTA BETH ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Saturday, 10 July 1999
July 2, 1999–July 7, 1999
Kalista Beth Alford, 5 days, of Oakdale died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.
She is survived by her parents Renee and Jamie Niday of Oakdale; sister, Kirsten White of Oakdale; and grandmother, Delores Alford of Oakdale.
Graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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KAREN DENISE ALFORD-MCNEILL
Modesto, Stanilaus Co., CA—_____ May 2013
Karen Denise Alford-McNeill was born on March 6, 1967 in Oakland, Ca to the union of her parents Caldell Alford and Mable Johnson.
She passed away May 25, 2013 at the age of 46 and was preceded in death by her grandparents Papa and Ruth Johnson.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, loving husband, Anthony D. McNeill, sons, Brandon McNeil, Bryan McNeill, Rahsaad Davis McNeill, daughter Brianna A. McNeill, all of Modesto, sister, Cynthia Alford of Modesto, Ca. and a host of other family and friends.
Karen will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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KARLA KAYE ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Karla K. Alford passed away 11/29/2009 in Riverside. Tillman Riverside Mortuary 951-682-6433.
Photo from Perris Valley Cemetery, Perris, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sadie May
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karla Kaye Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Nov 1966, last residence Perris, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, Johnie Alford Sr.; and her brother Dennis Earl Alford in this compilation.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Karla Kaye Alford was born 29 Nov 1966 in Red River Co., daughter of Johnie Alford and Lousetta Dilworth.
Her lineage: Karla Kaye 1966 TX1, Johnie 1918 TX2, John P. 1879 TX3.
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KATE R. ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—13 November 1938
Mrs. Kate R. Alford, beloved mother of Russ and Fred Alford.
Services today 12:45 p.m. at Edwards Brothers’ Colonial Mortuary.
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KATHERINE H. ALFRED
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 28 March 2010
Alfred, Katherine H. Born Fraser, Colo., June 26, 1906, died March 20, 2010 in Grass Valley, CA. Katherine started teaching grammar school in Colo. in 1927, then in California in 1941 and back to Colo. in 1950 until retiring in 1985.
The Rosary will be recited Sunday, March 28, at the Archdiocese Mortuary at 5:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 29, at 10:00am at Notre Dame Church, Denver, Colo., followed by interment at Ft. Logan Cemetery at 11:30 am & reception at Notre Dame School at 12:00 noon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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KATHLEEN ELIZABETH ALFORD KOGLER
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Kogler, Kathleen Elizabeth, 84, of Yorba Linda, passed away April 7, 2008.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Graham (Gary); sister, Emaline Henderson; grandchildren, Shawn, Kevin, Carly, Collin, Caitlin, Cara, and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Sophia.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, April 9 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 10 at 2:00pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Fullerton.
Photo from Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Matt Inglima
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kathleen Elizabeth Kogler (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 March 1924, last residence Placentia, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her siblings Emaline Isabella Alford Henderson and Kenneth Robert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Donald W. Alford in Arizona Obituaries
Her lineage: Kathleen Elizabeth 1924 MI1, Robert Thomas 1894 MI2, James 1853 Canada3, Thomas 1825 Ireland4.
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KATHRYN ALVORD PERKINS
AAFA #0719
NAPA VALLEY REGISTER.
Napa, Napa Co., CA—Sunday, 24 April 2005
Kathryn Alvord Perkins died peacefully on Thursday, April 14, at her home in Napa. Born in Centralia, Wash. Jan. 3, 1922, she was the great-granddaughter of Thomas Moody Alvord, an early settler of the Kent, Wash. area. A graduate of Wester Washington University, she married her late husband, James J. Perkins, in 1944, and traveled the world while raising a family until he retired from the Navy in 1960. They lived in Hawaii, Maine, Okinawa, Maryland and Germany, with their final assignment at Skaggs Island Naval Radio Station.
Kathryn taught special education in several elementary schools in Napa, was past president of the local American Cancer Society, past president of the Napa Valley Genealogical Society, member of the Optimists Club, member of the Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary and the DAR. An enthusiastic member of the Sweet Adelines barbershop chorus during the 1970s, she was a member of the “Honey Buns” quartet. An avid bridge player and opera fan, she was active in both until very recently.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Perkins of Santa Rosa and Lawrence Perkins of Napa; half-brother Richard Alvord of Seattle and half-sisters, Margenia Simmons of Oregon City, Barbara McGhee and Martha McNeill of Puyallup; as well as three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Trail, Napa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Napa Valley Genealogical Society.
Arrangements cared for by Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 226-7444.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn A. Perkins (SS# issued in WA), last residence Napa, Napa Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her grandfather, Irving Thomas Alvord; and her great-grandparents, Thomas Moody Alvord and Maria Julia Smith Alvord, in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Kathryn 1922 WA1, Eugene Irving 1892 WA2, Irving Thomas 1865 WA3, Thomas Moody 1832 NY4, Sylvester 1796 NY5, Ebenezer 1767 CT6, Thomas Gould 1742 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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KATHRYN ELLEN ALFORD MADDUX
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 January 1997
April 20, 1902–Dec. 30, 1996
Kathryn Alford Maddux, 94, of Modesto died Monday at Casa de Modesto.
Mrs. Maddux was a native of Chino. She lived in Stanislaus County 91 years and in Modesto since 1929. She co-owned and managed the Maddux Hotel 31 years. She was a member of Electa Chapter 72 and Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past matron. She was also a member of Soroptimist Club, Squarenaders and Happy Rounders Squaredance Groups, Senior Citizens and First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lorin Maddux of Modesto; children, Jean Maddux Davis and Bonnie J. Maddux, both of Modesto, and Kenneth L. Maddux of Alhambra; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Services will conclude at the chapel.
Remembrances may be made Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 1701 19th Ave., San Francisco 94122.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn E. Maddux (SS# issued in CA), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, John Thomas Alford; siblings Fred Clarence Alford and Tillie Mae Alford Price Brooks Commons; and cousin George Russell Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Kathryn Ellen Maddux was born 20 April 1902 in CA and died 30 Dec 1996 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Fender.
Her lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Kathryn Ellen 1902 CA1, John Thomas 1859 WI2, Thomas Frederick 1828 England3, Thomas 1799 England4, William 1770 England5.
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KATHRYN ILIFF “KAY” GOULD ALFORD
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Kathryn Iliff Gould Alford 7/16/1909 – 8/30/2008
“Kay” Alford passed away on August 30, 2008, not long after celebrating her 99th birthday.
She was the first child born to Charles Norman Gould and Hazel Smith Gould in Lexington, CA, currently the area of Los Gatos Lexington Reservoir. She was raised and lived her entire life in Los Gatos and its vicinity. Kathryn worked as an operator for the Los Gatos Telephone Co. for seventeen years, during which time she met and married Warren Newton Alford. In 1929, their only child, Patricia Maie Alford was born. Kay and Warren were happily married for 66 years. Kay’s greatest joy was being among loved ones during family gatherings and holidays.
She is preceded in death by her husband Warren N. Alford, 2 brothers and a sister, son-in-law Gerald N. Renn and her grandson Kirk W. Renn.
She is survived by her brother, Andrew Lund, her beloved daughter, Patricia Maie Renn, grandson, Brad E. Renn (Ann), great-grandchildren, Robert (Tracie), Michael (Monica), Kristen (Zackary), Peter and Jonathan. Kathryn was also a great-great-grandmother to two with another one soon to be.
A graveside service will be held September 10, 2008 at Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga at 10:30 a.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn Iliff Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Warren Newton Alford, which includes a photo of the gravestone they share with their grandson Kirk Willard Renn; and daughter Patricia Maie Alford Renn in this compilation.
CA Births lists Katherin I. Gould, born 16 July 1909 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Smith.
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KENNETH DEAN ALFORD
Photo from his niece Joanie Alford’s Joanie Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Saturday, 9 March 2013
Kenneth Dean Alford
Feb. 15, 1935 - Mar. 4, 2013
Resident of Fremont
Went home to be with the Lord on March 4th 2013.
Kenneth was born Feb. 15th 1935 in Cabot, Arkansas. He was an operating engineer for local union number three for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman and camper. He was a devoted family man. His happiest times were spent with loved ones and friends.
Kenneth was survived by A daughter August (Rick) Earle of Livermore. A son Walter Loveday of Fremont. A companion Norma Lynn. Also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One brother Bob Alford of Sunnyvale. And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Katherine. His son Kenneth Allen. His daughter Christina Lee. Siblings Claude Junior, Bill and his parents Claude and Ruth.
His loving kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
There will be a memorial service at Chapel of The Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544. At one thirty p.m. on Wednesday March 13th, 2013. Burial at another date.
Photo from Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Irene Dowling
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ruth Mae Greer Alford; and brother Bill Odell Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Kenneth Dean 1935 AR1, Claude A. 1905 TX2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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KENNETH LEROY HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 20 August 1987
Ken L. Halford, 60, of Tulare, carpenter, died Monday [August 17]. Graveside services, 10 a.m. Friday, Tulare District Cemetery. Arrangements by Hamilton Peers- Lorentzen Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth Halford (SS# issued in NM) was born 7 June 1927 and died _____ Aug 1987, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ola Ione Braswell Halford; and siblings Juanita Bendle Halford Avery and Stella Mae Halford Kent in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Wesley Halford Sr. in Arizona Obituaries.
From New Mexico, World War II Records (Ancestry): Kenneth LeRoy Halford, born 7 June 1927, enlisted in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.
From CA Deaths: Kenneth Leroy Halford, born 7 June 1927 in OK, died 17 Aug 1987 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Braswell.
His HALFORD lineage: Kenneth Leroy 1927 OK1, Joseph Giles 1877 LA2, John Harrison 1837 MS3.
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KENNETH M. “MACK” HALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Kenneth M. “Mack” Halford
Nov. 9, 1927—Aug. 24, 2008
Kenneth Halford, 80, passed away Aug. 24, 2008. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Merchant Marines also the owner of Davis Meat Market, Stockton.
Service: Thurs., Aug 28, 1 p.m., Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Private Commital: Cherokee Memorial Park.
Photo from Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth Mack Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Christine Coy Halford; and brother Charles Lee Halford in this compiliation.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Kenneth M. 1927 TX1, Charles Jackson 1884 AR2, Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley 1792 NC5, John 1765 NC6.
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KENNETH N. ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Saturday, 25 February 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Services for Kenneth N. Alford, 82, of Legrand, will be held under the direction of Rhodes & Son Funeral Home in Augusta [Woodruff Co.], Ark.
Mr. Alford, a farm laborer for Wendell Baxter for 15 years, died Wednesday [February 22]. Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Photos from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don & Pam Childers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth N. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Nov 1912, last residence Le Grand, Merced Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Lois Gifford Alford; and son Jerry Dowell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Chester Brewer Alford and June Wade Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Kenneth N. Alford was born 28 Nov 1912 in AR and died 22 Feb 1995 in Merced Co., mother’s maiden name Matthews.
From SSACI: Kenneth N. Alford was born 18 Nov 1911 and died 22 Feb 1995.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): On his Delayed Certificate of Birth, Kenneth N. Alford was born 28 Nov 1911 [different than other records) in Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR, son of Chester Champ Alford and Rosa Matthews.
His lineage: Kenneth N. 1912 AR1, Chester C. 1880 AR2, Samuel Joseph 1841 TN3.
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KENNETH ROBERT ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 4 July 1960
Photo from Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, K.B.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sisters Emaline Isabella Alford Henderson and Kathleen Elizabeth Alford Kogler in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Donald W. Alford in Arizona Obituaries
From CA Deaths: Kenneth R. Alford was born 29 Aug 1917 in MI. He died 1 July 1960 in Riverside Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name is Venners.
From CA Marriages: Kenneth R. Alford, age 35, married Gertrude Kramsch, age 30, on 22 Nov 1952 in Riverside Co., CA. Gertrude is also listed as Gertrude K. Pitney.
His lineage: Kenneth Robert 1917 MI1, Robert Thomas 1894 MI2, James 1853 Canada3, Thomas 1825 Ireland4.
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KIMBERLY DAWN ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 June 2009
KIMBERLY DAWN ALFORD 1972 ~ 2009
Our beautiful Kimmy, at age 37, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2009. Kim was born in Long Beach, CA, moved to Riverside at age 5. Attended Jurupa Unified School District and graduated Rubidoux High School, 1990. She was a cheerleader all 4 years and was loved by all. Attended RCC and Calif. State University, Long Beach. She came back to work for J.U.S.D. and taught students at Independent Studies. Kim was known by her loving, caring ways with children and with everyone she came in contact.
Kim passed away from a Pulmonary Embolism due to a car accident on Memorial Day.
She is survived by her mother and father, Jo Ann and Lance Alford; her brother, Kirk Alford; her nephew, Lance Ryan Alford; grandmother, Betty Ellison (age 90); her very precious aunts, uncles, cousins, her many dear friends, and boyfriend, Jay Gore.
The viewing will be held at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside on 6/11/09 from 5-8 p.m. Her burial will take place at Forest Lawn 4471 Lincoln Ave. Cypress, CA on 6/12/09 at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Kim’s Life will be held at Magnolia Presbyterian Church, 7200 Magnolia Ave, Riverside on 6/12/09 at 4:00 p.m. Followed by a Reception at Jurupa Hills Country Club Golf Course, 6161 Moraga Ave. Riverside, CA. from 6-9: p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to commemorate her life, contributions may be made in Kim’s name to Hospice of the West (whose caring for her Grandmother), 16416 Whittier Blvd Whittier, CA 90603.
Kim’s beautiful spirit will live on in the hearts and lives of those she touched! Whenever you see a butterfly, think of Kim flying free! Acheson & Graham Mortuary (951) 688-1221.
In another article:
RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORD
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 11 June 2009
JURUPA HILLS—Services for Kimberly Dawn Alford begin today at a viewing at Acheson & Graham and conclude tomorrow following a burial at Forest Lawn and Celebration of Life at Magnolia Presbyterian Church.
Kim Alford is the daughter of Jo Ann and Lance Alford, a family that has lived in Jurupa Hills for more than 32 years.
Kimberly died Friday, June 3 at Riverside Community Hospital of a pulmonary embolism. She had been at the hospital since May 25. She was in a car accident on Crestmore Road in Rubidoux and suffered several injuries.
Kim and her brother, Kirk, were a popular brother and sister team at Rubidoux High School. She was a cheerleader from 1987 to 1990 when she was graduated. Kirk starred on the varsity football team.
Kim’s mom, Jo Ann, is known by thousands of students who attended Rubidoux High over the past three decades. Jo Ann Alford was the school’s librarian and an extremely popular fixture on the campus.
Jo Ann has just retired from her service in Jurupa Unified School District and so did Kim’s father, Lance, who put in 30 years with the Long Beach Fire Department.
The Alford’s friends and family were all shocked at the loss of Kim.
Kimberly, 37, was born in Long Beach, and raised in Jurupa Hills since she was five years old. She was a cheerleader all four years at RHS and later attended Riverside Community College and California State University, Long Beach.
Kim had been working with student in independent studies in the school district here.
“Kim was known by her loving, caring ways with children and with everyone she came in contact with,” her parents said this week. “Our beautiful Kimmy went to be with the lord.” Many of Kim’s classmates have already been to the Alford’s Jurupa Hills home to remember Kim with her family.
Lance and Jo Ann ask Kim’s friends, and the family’s, to remember her.
“Kim’s beautiful spirit will live in the hearts and lives of those she touched,” the couple explained.
“Whenever you see a butterfly, think of Kim flying free.” In addition to her mom and dad, and her brother, Kimberly is survived by her nephew, Lance Ryan Alford; her grandmother, Betty Ellison, 90; her boyfriend Jay Gore, her precious aunts, uncles and cousins, and her many dear friends.
A viewing will be held at Acheson & Grahama, 7944 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Burial is tomorrow (Friday) at Forest Lawn, 4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, at 11 a.m.
A celebration of life will be held at Magnolia Presbyterian Church, 7200 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, tomorrow at 4 p.m.
A reception will be held at Jurupa Hills Country Club, 6161 Moraga Avenue, Rubidoux, tomorrow from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to commemorate Kimberly’s life may make donations in Kim’s name to Hospice of the West, now caring for her grandmother, at 16416 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90603.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cypress), Cypress, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Bryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kimberly Dawn Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 May 1972, last residence not listed.
CA Births lists Kimberly D. Alford, born 13 May 1972 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Ellison.
CA Marriages lists Robert L. Alford, b. about 1950, married Jo A. Ellison, born about 1951, on 18 July 1970 in Los Angeles City.
CA Births lists Robert Lance Alford, born 19 Jan 1950 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Vanhouten.
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L. MARILYN GREUNKE ALFORD
THE UNION
Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA—4 December 2018
L. Marilyn Greunke Alford passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family in Sacramento, on November 28, 2018.
She was born on April 28, 1929. Marilyn and her husband Sherman R. Alford have been residents of Grass Valley for 25 years.
There will not be a service per Marilyn’s request…..
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Sherman Ross Alford, in this compilation.
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LANDY ALFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 7 May 1931
Lando Alford, 77, died in a Visalia hospital this morning.
He was a native of Iowa, but had resided in this vicinity for 50 years.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Julia Poe of Fresno and Mrs. Sarah Knight of Dinuba; two brothers, William Alford of Woodlake and George Alford of Visalia; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o’clock Saturday morning and interment will follow in the Tulare cemetery. A.E. Brooks is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Henrietta Elizabeth “Nettie” Wright Kelsey Lester Alford Harris; parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford.
In all known records except his obituary, he is Landy Alford.
He is buried in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, but in April 2019 a Find A Grave contributor reported that he has no gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Landy Alford, age 70, died 7 May 1931 in Tulare Co., CA.
In 1880, Mussel Slough, Tulare Co., CA: Russel Alford 53 VA (parents b. VA); wife Julia 53 VA (parents b. VA); Landy 27 IA, Lemuel 24 CA, Milliard 22 CA, Sarah 21 CA, William 17 CA, Ella 16 CA, and Julia 14 CA.
From CA Marriages: Lundy Alford married Nattie E. Lester on 24 Aug 1887 in Tulare Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Landy 1853 IA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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LARRY DONALD ALFORD
Larry Alford
1956 ACTA, Exeter High School yearbook
Senior year photo
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 28 June 2012
ALFORD—Larry D. Alford, 73, of Clovis died Friday [June 22].
He was a retired paving contractor for AC Paving Inc.
No services will be held. Arrangements: Neptune Society of Central California in Fresno.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Larry D. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 Jan 1939, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Ora Nell Reese Alford Wise, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Larry Donald Alford was born 26 Jan 1939 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Reese.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Larry Donald 1939 CA1, Millard Fillmore 1908 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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LAVERNE MILLER ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 1 May 2004
July 6, 1916-April 26, 2004
Laverne Miller Alford, 87, of San Diego died Monday. He was born in Lockney, Texas, and was a tuna-boat chief engineer for Bumble Bee Tuna. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of the Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Alford; daughters, Louella Free and Paulette Roth of San Diego; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
No services were planned.
Arrangements: Neptune Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laverne M. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his daughter Louella May Alford Free in this compilation.
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LEANORE LUCILLE ALFORD SILVA WHEATLEY
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Thursday, 26 December 1974
Photo from Holy Cross Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Crout
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leanora Wheatley (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 July 1920 and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence not listed.
From CA Births: Lucille Alford was born 26 July 1920 in San Francisco Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Noeth.
From Carson City, Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Leonore Lucille Alford married Manuel Joseph Silva in Carson City, NV, on 1 Aug 1940.
From CA Deaths: Leanora L. Wheatley, born 26 July 1920 in CA, died 23 Dec 1974 in Santa Cruz Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Leanore Lucille 1920 CA1, Clifford Thomas 1897 CA2, Thomas Newton 1860 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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LEARY DAWELL “DUKE” ALFORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial by K. Alford, Leary’s daughter
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 25 July 2002
Leary Dawell “Duke” Alford passed away Monday, July 22, 2002 at his home in San Diego.
He was born November 13, 1926 in Ardmore, Okla. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy wartime program achieving the second highest score on the Marine Engineer Licensing Exam. After the war he settled in Lake Jackson, Texas where he met and married Miss Patricia M. Bourg, a nursing student from New Orleans. Working for Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas he became Shift Forman for the Ammonia Production Plant, Gulf of Mexico region. Duke and Patty were happily married over 40 years until her death in 1997. In the early sixties the family moved to California where he worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
While at JPL he took courses at UCLA and was certified as a Government Prime Contract Negotiation specialist. Most of his career was spent with Global Marine Inc. as the contract representative to Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the Deep-Sea Drilling Project that investigated core samples from the ocean floor. Though the years he visited most of the major seaports of the world amassing a large unique collection of memorabilia. He continued to correspond with friends made in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and many other countries the remainder of his life.
He is survived by two sons, and a daughter living in San Diego and four grandchildren.
Viewing Thursday, July 25, 2002, (today) 4-8 p.m. and Service Friday, July 26, 2002, 2 p.m. both at El Camino Mortuary.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Briseno
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leary D. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Patricia Marion Bourg Alford; and son Gary Frank “Tex” Alford. We included the obituary of his stepmother, Doris Mae Gravitt Thomas Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Leary was the son of Marion Deupree Alford and his first wife, Fannie Mae Jeffery.
From family trees at Ancestry:
His lineage: Leary Dawell 1926 OK1, Marion Deupree 1900 MS2, John Franklin 1875 MS3. John Franklin Pierce was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402.
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LEE ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 2 July 1964
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ara Belle Scott Alford; and brothers Mack Wilburn Alford and Ryland Felix “Jack” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Willard Barclay Alford; and brother Maurice D. “Buck” Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his sister Laurice V. Alford Morris in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Lee 1907 AR1, Willard Barclay 1877 AR2, Henry Thomas 1848 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrews 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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LEE ETHEL FERRELL ALFORD
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 25 January 2006
Lee Ethel Alford passed away in San Francisco on January 12, 2006. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25th 4PM–8PM at the Bryant Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26th, 2006, 11 AM, at First Union Baptist Church, 1001 Webster St, SF, CA.
In another article:
San Francisco, CA—____ January 2006
Lee Ethel Alford was born in Jumborton, Mississippi, March 2, 1920 to the union of Maggie & Luther Ferrell.
She received her early education in Alcoa, Tennessee.
She joined First Union Baptist Missionary Church at an early age and was an active member until she became ill.
She moved to San Francisco in 1940 and started working for Central Gardens Convalescent Hospital where she cooked healthy meals and did nursing for over 16 years. She retired from Central Gardens and was missed a lot for all that she did.
After leaving Central Gardens she became Commissioner over senior housing at Rosa Parks for several years.
She met Irvin and to that union one daughter was born Shirley Montgomery.
She was preceded in death by daughter: Shirley Montgomery; Irvin and husband: Freeman Alford; grandson: Steven Byers; brother and sisters.
She leaves to cherish her memories: granddaughter: Vickie Jefferson; great granddaughter: Cherise Whitaker; great grandson in law: Roy Whitaker; great-grandson: Steven Byers, Jr.; great-great-granddaughters: Akeela Henderson, Shanice Jefferson, Alena Byers; nephews: Preston Ferrell, Larry Brown, Leonard Brown, Robert Brown; nieces: Rosemary Hall, Lorraine Hall, Ora McAfee; first cousin: Eva Roberts; a host of other loving relatives and many dear friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lee E. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Freeman Alford, in this compilation.
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LEE HAROLD ALFRED
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Alfred, Lee Harold—Born on March 2, 1937 in Louisiana, passed on November 25, 2009 in Sacramento, CA. He leaves a wife Evelyn and six caring children Denise, Alfreda, Dereke, Felichia, Javara, and Charles. Papa leaves nineteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, five step-children and a host of relatives and friends. Lee “Fat Harold” was a wonderful friend to many. Friends are welcome for visitation on today December 2, 2009, 3-7pm and attend his celebration of life on Thursday December 3, 2009, 11am both at Morgan Jones Chapel of Chimes, 4200 Broadway. Interment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lee Harold Alfred (SS# issued in CA), last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
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LEMUEL ALFORD
TULARE DAILY TIMES
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 10 March 1931
In another article:
TULARE DAILY ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 12 March 1931
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
In April 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported that there is no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Lemuel 1856 CA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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LEMUEL WEBBER “LEMMIE” W. ALFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 4 April 1975
Photo from Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Phil & Beth Hutson
The only gravestone in this Alford plot is John D. Alford’s.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lemmie Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 July 1901 and died _____ Apr 1975, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his children Etta Julia Alford Beaird and William Webber Alford; parents, William Alford and Mary Etta Mason Alford; and brother William Elijah “Buck” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Bernice Hazel Alford Polasek McCoy; and brother Charles Mason Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Lemmie W. Alford was born 5 July 1901 in CA and died 3 Apr 1975 [different than obituary].
In 1940, Fresno Co., CA: Lemmie Alford, farm laborer age 38; his wife Bernice 30; and children: Hazel 10, William 10, Etta 8, Wilma 7, Delbert 5, and (son) Jessie 4. All were born in CA and lived in Tulare Co., CA, in 1935.
On Lemmie Weber Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Clovis, CA, age 40, born 5 July 1901 in Tulare, CA. He signed his name “Lemmie W. Alford”; his middle name is probably Webber since his son is William Webber Alford.
It is not clear why the last name of some of his children is DeWitt.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Lemuel Webber 1901 CA1, William 1862 CA2, Russell 1826 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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LENNA ALFORD ESTEE
COURIER FREE PRESS
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—9 December 1912
YOUNG WIFE AND MOTHER IS CALLED
MRS. A.E. ESTEE OF BUCKEYE DIED SUNDAY IN REDDING HOME OF MOTHER
Mrs. Lenna Estee, wife A.E. Estee of Buckeye, died in this city Sunday night in the home of her mother, Mrs. Lottie Stincham [sic: Stinchacum], on Liberty Street. She had been ill for several weeks.
The decedent was born in Grants Pass, Ore. twenty eight years ago. With her husband she had lived in Buckeye since last Fall.
Two children are left motherless: Lila Temple Estee and Mildred Charlotte Estee. Mrs. Estee left beside her husband and mother, two half brothers, Claude Hemenway and Filbert Hemenway. Mrs. Lee Oliver, a sister, lives at Willows as do two nieces, Mrs. William Hensley and Miss Hattie Reed.
The funeral will be held from the Houston Parlors at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her father, Thomas B. Alford, in Oregon Obituaries.
Lenna was the daughter of Thomas B. Alford and Charlotte Temple Stanley Alford Hemenway Burch Stinchacum.
Her Find A Grave memorial at Redding Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, says that her grave is “under a road that was made in the cemetery later” and is unmarked.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Lenna 1884 OR1, Thomas B. 1839 MO2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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LENORA EUGENIA ALFORD LANGLEY
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 19 February 1957
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenora E. Langley, 92, a resident of North Hollywood for the last 52 years, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today by Forest Lawn Mortuary in the Church of the Recessional, with interment following at Forest Lawn Memorial-Park.
Mrs. Langley, who lived at 5048 Bakman Ave., North Hollywood, died Saturday [February 16].
She leaves a son, Roy E. Langley, of San Dimas; and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, of Clovis.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, EVELYN
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Clara Alford Carleton Fears in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Nelson Alford; and brother Frank Warner Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Lenora Eugenia Langley was born 22 March 1864 in NY and died 16 Feb 1957 in Los Angeles Co., CA, father’s surname Alford.
Her lineage: Lenora Eugenia 1864 NY1, Nelson 1833 NY2, William 1808 NY3, John 1780 MA4.
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LEO MICHAEL ALFORD
Photo from Mel Hunt’s Mel Hunt Family Tree (Ancestry)
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 19 February 1972
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leo M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 27 Feb 1894 but that he died 15 Feb 1972 [different than obituary], last residence Danville, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Mary Cornwell Alford; daughter Frances Dolores Alford Creed Hunt; and parents, Edmond R. Alford and Helen Frances “Nellie” Reardon Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Leo M. Alford was born 27 Feb 1894 in WA and died 17 Feb 1972 in Contra Costa Co., CA.
From Washington, Births, 1883–1935 (Ancestry): male Alford was born 27 Feb 1894 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, son of Edmond Alford and Helen F. Rindan.
His lineage: Leo Michael 1894 WA1, Edmond R. 1857 NY2, Michael 1830 Ireland3.
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LEON OTTO ALFORD
Father of Jack Leland Alford, AAFA #0961
[He died in Mississippi where he was visiting, but his home was in California so we are including his obituary here.]
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Monday, 2 January 1956
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 2 January 1956
Capt. L.O. Alford 62, USN, ret., of 10537 Fuerte Dr., La Mesa, died Saturday in Brookhaven, Miss., where he and Mrs. Alford were visiting relatives.
He had lived in San Diego for five years, following his retirement from active duty in 1945. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1914 and was a veteran of World War I and World War II.
He spent the early part of his career in the submarine service and a major part of his later service career in battleships.
He is survived by his widow, Gladys of San Diego, and a son, Dr. Jack Alford of Pasadena.
Burial will be in Brookhaven.
Photo from Amite Cemetery, Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peachy Pringle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Jack Leland Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Andrew Jackson Alford; and siblings Burnum Rand Alford, Julius Harmon Alford, and Minnie Alford Starns Cothran in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Leon Otto 1893 LA1, Andrew Jackson 1854 LA2, Julius Harmon 1819 MS3, Julius 1785 NC4, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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LEONARD ALLEN ALFORD
WEST COUNTY TIMES
San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 4 February 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Feb. 20, 1931–Feb. 1, 2001
Leonard Alford, an operator at Chevron who retired in 1986 after 35 years, died at home. He was 69.
The native of McAlester, Okla., lived in San Pablo for 48 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy; sons, David B. and Mark Allen Alford, both of El Sobrante; and four grandchildren.
Services: Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. with funeral to follow Wednesday at Wilson & Kratzer in San Pablo. Burial at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond.
Memorial gifts: VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1900 Powell St., Suite 300, Emeryville, CA 94608.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leonard A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Jane Alford, in this compilation.
As of 8 September 2014, Rolling Hills Memorial Park reports that he was cremated; cremains returned to mortuary. Cemetery has no record of his wife.
In 1940, Lenard [sic] Alford, age 9, is living in Modesto, Stanilaus Co., CA, with his father and his father’s wife, Albert and Juanita Alford. In 1935, Albert and Lenard were living in McCalister [sic], Pittsburg Co., OK. Juanita was living in Modesto. Next door are Albert’s parents, Sam and Della Alford.
Leonard’s mother was probably Leora Elizabeth McKim Alford, whose 1936 death certificate, Lynn Co., TX, lists Albert Cecil Alford as her husband. She was born in OK to Leonard McKim and Mary Arnold.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Leonard Allen 1931 OK1, Albert Cecil 1906 OK2, Samuel Marion 1878 AR3, Andrew Jackson 1842 AR4, Madison Ewing 1815 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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LEONARD SCOTT ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday 12 August 2014
Leonard Scott Alford, 59, of Fresno died Aug. 2. He was a cook.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Temple Church of God in Christ. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements: Pleasant Valley Mortuary in Avenal.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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LEROY ALVORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—23 June 1926
LEROY ALVORD DIES ON COAST
Word of the death of Leroy Alvord Tuesday at Vallejo, Cal., was received today by his mother, Mrs. Jane Ellis of Pleasant View.
Mr. Alvord was 64 years of age and had been employed at the Mare Island navy yard as a mechanic for many years. He was a veteran of the Spanish war.
He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Leah Lindsay, both of Vallejo; a son, Emory D. Alvord, member of the American board of horticulture of South Africa, and a son, Lloyd, in the United States marine corps; his mother, Mrs. Jane Ellis; stepfather, Edward Ellis; a sister, Mrs. Leonora Bothwell, all of Pleasant View; a brother L.T. Alvord, former Ogden merchant; and a sister, Mrs. Hyrum Brown of Chester, Ida., and a brother, Edward T. Alvord of Rexburg, Ida.
Photo from Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Maxwell
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his mother, Jane Elizabeth Blanchard Alvord Ellis; and siblings Edwin Theodore Alvord, Eunice Leonora Alvord Bothwell, and Irvin Thaddeus Alvord in Utah Obituaries; and his sister Junietta Jane Alvord Brown Clark in Idaho Obituaries.
Ancestry family trees list his first name as Aseph, which he apparently did not use. His mother’s father was Aseph Blanchard.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Leroy 1862 UT1, Simeon Riley 1837 MO2, Thaddeus 1781 MA3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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LESTER EDWARD ALFORD
Lester Edward Alford and his wife, Lurana Freeman Alford
Photo from Lynne Green’s “Green, Lynne” family tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—6 December 1958
Funeral services are pending at Merced Funeral Chapel for Lester Edward Alford, 65, who died this morning at Merced County General hospital.
Mr. Alford, a native Kansan, had been engaged in farming for about 40 years. His job was with the Kadota Canning Co. where he has been night watchman.
He leaves his wife, Lurana, two sons, William E. and Robert J., all of Merced; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Torrey of Gooding, Ida., Mrs. Leona Ponder of Hay Fork, Mrs. Inez Wiget of Planada [Merced Co.], and Mrs. Mildred Pearson of Planada; one sister, Mrs. Inez Peck, Boise Ida., and 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Photo from Merced Cemetery District, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lurana Freeman Alford; and children Inez Marie Alford Wiget, Mildred Pearson Alford Mitchell, Robert J. Alford, and William Edward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Elsie Merriman Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Lester Edward Alford was born 24 Oct 1892 in Kansas. His mother’s maiden name was Veich.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Lester Edward 1892 KS1, William Euclid 1848 CT2, Euclid W. 1813 CT3, William L. 1774 CT4, Joseph 1748 CT5, Jonathan 1720 CT6, Jeremiah 1692 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LEWIS EVERET ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Sept. 13, 1912–Sept. 8, 1997
Lewis Alford, a refinery worker with Tosco in Martinez for 43 years, died Monday at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. He was 84.
The native of Tuolumne lived in Martinez for 79 years and retired as a supervisor in 1977. He enjoyed family, friends, the outdoors and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Alford of Martinez; daughter, Linda Wolfe of Napa; son, Marklin Alford of Pacifica; sisters, Grace Day of Thornton and Betty Buchan of Los Angeles; brother, Jim Alford of Pittsburg; two grandsons; and six great-grandsons.
Services: 1 p.m. memorial Saturday at Connolly & Taylor Chapel in Martinez. Inurnment is private….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lewis E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Evelyn Hecla Negherbon Alford; father, Charles Augustus Alford; and brothers Edward T. “Jim” Alford and Frank M. Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Louis E. Alford, born 13 Sept 1912 in Tuolumne Co., mother’s maiden name Lane.
AAFA records and online family trees provide his middle name.
His lineage: Lewis Everet 1912 CA1, Charles Augustus 1878 NV2, Charles 1849 AL3.
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LIDA ROSE PARKER WOMACK FAULKNER RIPPLE ALFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 31 March 1998
Photo from Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Romi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lida Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Feb 1918, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Lida R. Womack, age 33, married Lee Faulkner, age 38, on 11 Sept 1951 in Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Lida R. Parker, age 46, married Allen G. Ripple, age 49, on 4 Sept 1964 in Kings Co., CA. In another record she is Lida R. Faulkner.
From CA Marriages: Lida R. Parker, age 64, married Delbert E. Alford, age 47, on 1 March 1982 in Kings Co., CA. In another record she is Lida R. Ripple.
Lida’s middle name is from the obituary of her third husband, Allen George Ripple.
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LILAH MARIAN COOK HALFORD MUELLICH
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Thursday, 6 May 2010
Lilah Marian Muellich, 90, of Morro Bay died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Coast Family Cremation Service in San Luis Obispo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lilah M. Muellich (SS# issued in IL) was born 5 Sept 1919, last residence Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her second husband, Woodrow Larue Halford, in Missouri Obituaries; and of her son Wade Larue Halford in Kansas Obituaries.
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LILLA MARY “SALLY” ALFORD PARTCH
TOWN CRIER
Idyllwild, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 14 September 1995
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lilla A. Partch (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 May 1914, last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Cushman Alford; and brother Lore Marshall Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Lilla Mary Partch was born 7 May 1914 in NM, father’s surname Alford and mother’s maiden name Rugg. She died 6 Sept 1995 in Orange Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Lilla Mary 1914 NM1, Robert Cushman 1883 IA2, Lore 1838 ME3, Nathaniel 1807 ME4, Lore 1766 CT5, Nathaniel 1738 CT6, Nathaniel 1688 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LILLIAN ABRAM ALFORD
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Saturday, 23 June 2007
Funeral arrangements for Lillian Alford are pending at Emanuel Funeral Home of Palestine. Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [June 19] in San Francisco, Calif.
In another article:
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Friday, 29 June 2007
Services for Lillian Alford of San Francisco, Calif. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Mountain Baptist Church in Oakwood under the direction of Emanuel Funeral Home in Palestine…. Ms. Alford died June 19.
Photo from Rocky Mount Cemetery, Oakwood, Leon Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Couch aka couchpotato
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian Abram Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 June 1912 and died 18 June 2007 [different than obituaries], last residence San Francisco, CA.
We included the obituaries of her sons Jimmy Ray Alford, Melvin C. Alford Sr., and W.D. Alford in Texas Obituaries.
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LILLIAN ESTELLE BOLES ALFORD BOWMAN
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 June 1985
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lilly Bowman (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Dec 1914 and died _____ June 1985, last residence Anderson, Shasta Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son Gary Phillip Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her first husband, Forest Verlon Alford, in Oregon Obituaries.
She is buried in Anderson District Cemetery, Anderson, Shasta Co., CA, in an unmarked grave next to her second husband, James Henry Bowman.
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LILLIAN ETHEL ALFORD LOSER DUBOIS
DAILY NEWS
Havre, Hill Co., MT—_____ September 1986
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at Highland Cemetery for Lillian Alford Dubois, 70, of San Diego, Calif. She died Aug. 22 in San Diego. Cremation has taken place….
Mrs. Dubois was born in Cottonwood [Hill Co.] Feb. 13, 1916. She attended Cottonwood schools and Havre High School. In 1942, she moved to San Francisco where she owned and operated a restaurant. She moved to Alaska in 1946 and opened women’s specialty shops in Juneau and Anchorage. In 1967, she moved to San Diego, where she was the director of a nursing home and took training for the teaching of the visually impaired. From 1976 until her retirement in 1983 she taught a center for the visually handicapped in Honolulu, Hawaii.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dubois.
Survivors include a sister Hazel Wald of Havre and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Marsh
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian Dubois (SS# issued in MT) was born 3 Feb 1916 [different than obituary] and died _____ Aug 1986, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Albert James Alford and Anna Maud Copeland Alford in Montana Obituaries; and of her sister Annie Violet Alford Warp in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Montana, County Marriages (Ancestry): Lillian E. Alford, age 20 daughter of Albert J. Alford and Anna M. Copeland, married John C. Loser, age 24 son of Anthon Loser and Anna Darcy, on 1 Jan 1937 in Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT.
From Montana, County Marriages (Ancestry): Lillian E. Loser, age 39 daughter of Albert J. Alford and Annie M. Alford, married Lawrence E. DuBois, age 51 son of I.E. and Nora DuBois, on 8 June 1955 in Cottonwood, Hill Co., MT.
From CA Deaths: Lillian Ethel Dubois was born 3 Feb 1916 in MT and died 22 Aug 1986, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Copeland.
Her lineage: Lillian Ethel 1916 MT1, Albert James 1878 Canada2; Robert 1829 England3.
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LILLIER MAE ALFORD AUTRY
DAILY PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—16 June 2011
Long time Hesperia resident Lillier Mae Alford Autry passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on June 8th, 2011.
She was a Christian and a member of The First Baptist Church of Hesperia. Mae was born in Caney, OK to John and Minnie Alford on May 8th, 1915. She had five brothers and two sisters.
Survived by sister Jewel Berry, 99 years old of Lake Forrest, CA, daughter Velta Brown and husband Rhett of Hesperia, seven grand-children, thirteen great-grand-children and six great-great grandchildren.
Married to Allen W. Autry in 1935 until 1993 when he passed away at the age of 86. Also preceding in death; son Leroy Autry and wife JoAnn, grand-daughter Tricia Autry of Hyram, UT.
She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Photo from Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GOOFFSON
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillie M. Autry (SS# issued in CA), last residence Hesperia, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her brothers Elbert Henry Alford and Loyd Manuel Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, John Martin Alford; and brother Leo Keller Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
Her lineage: Lillier Mae 1915 TX1, John Martin 1879 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LILY B. CHITTENDEN ALFORD FOSTER
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 21 May 1936
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her first husband, Millard Fillmore Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Homer Walker Alford in this compilation.
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LINDA JEAN ALFORD CHANDLER
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Friday, 19 August 2011
Linda Chandler—A visitation will be at Allen Mortuary today from 4pm to 6pm. A funeral service will be held at Allen Mortuary on Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 am with burial following at Turlock Memorial Park. Services directed by Allen Mortuary, 634-5829.
In another article:
Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA—_____ August 2011
Linda Chandler, 66, of Turlock passed away on Saturday, August 13 at Emanuel Medical Center.
She was born in Langdale [Chambers Co.], AL to Almond Alford and Millie Edgmon in 1945. She was raised in Langdale, AL and Turlock, graduating at Turlock High School in 1963. Linda lived most of her adult life in San Jose and moved back to Turlock ten years ago. She enjoyed helping feed the seniors in San Jose at the Evergreen Community Center. As a survivor of cancer, she walked several years at the Turlock Relay for Life. Not only raising her own children, she raised one brother and one sister and many others. Family was her life.
Linda is survived by her children Sean Chandler and Stacy Chandler Graves both of Turlock; siblings Larry Alford of Sweet Home, OR, Angie Clevenger of Winchester, IN, Danny Edgmon of Turlock, and Judy Caldwell of Golfport, MS; grandchildren Sky, Sabrina and Jeffery Chandler, Drew and Haylea Flemate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeff Chandler and one brother.
Arrangements are entrust to Allen Mortuary…. A funeral service will be held at Allen Mortuary on Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 am with burial following at Turlock Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Turlock Relay for Life C/O American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Ave., Ste 8, Modesto, CA 95350.
Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Les Ballinger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that _____ Chandler (SS# issued in CA) was born 27 Feb 1945, last residence Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituary of her mother, Iris Mildred Hubbard Alford Edgmon, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her paternal grandfather, Almon Christopher “Bose” Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Linda Jean 1945 CA1, Almond Eugene 1918 AL2, Almon Christopher 1880 AL3, Virgil Almon Christopher 1857 AL4, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA5, Julius Charles 1805 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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LINDA LARRAINE CURRY ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 6 January 2007
Linda Larraine Alford, 59, of La Jolla died Sunday [December 31]. She was born in Whittier and was a teacher for All Hallows Academy.
Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Alford and Stephanie Alford of San Diego; son, Brad Alford; parents, Gene and Doris Curry; and brothers, William Curry, Robert Curry and James Curry.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley. Interment: Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. Arrangements: Featheringill Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda Larraine Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 10 June 1947, last residence not listed.
CA Marriages lists the marriage of Edwin G. Alford and Linda L. Curry, both age 22, on 20 Sept 1969 in Orange Co., CA.
CA Births lists Edwin Gregory Alford, born 24 Aug 1947 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Holden.
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LISA MARIE ALFORD
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 4 July 1962
Alford—Lisa Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Alford of 1131 Mahanna Ave., died Tuesday.
Surviving in addition to parents are brothers, Bobbie, Chris; grandparents, Mrs. Weldon Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Alford Sr.
Graveside service Thursday, 10 a.m., Sunnyside Memorial Park. Hunter Mortuary in charge.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach), Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pushing up daisies
AAFA NOTES: From CA Births: Lisa M. Alford was born 11 May 1962 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Smith.
From CA Marriages: Albert W. Alford, age 32, married Grace B. Smith, age 22, on 16 Dec 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Matilda __??__ Alford born 1811 SC.
Her lineage: Lisa Marie 1962 CA1, Albert Wendell 1930 LA2, Albert Wendell 1907 LA3, Abraham Otto 1880 MS4, Abraham 1844 MS5, ____ (husband of Matilda 1811 SC)6.
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LLOYD ALFORD
Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 7 August 1944
Photos from Crawford Cemetery, Slocum, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Ann Hoch
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brothers Jack Alford, John Paxton Alford, Maurice Lee Alford, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford, and Ronald K. Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Lloyd was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore. He shares a gravestone with them and with his twin brother, Boyd Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Lloyd 1908 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redin 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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LLOYD EMILE ALVORD
Edwin Earl Alvord, his son Lloyd E. Alvord, and his wife Ida Mae Perrenoud
Posted to “owenslineagetree” at Ancestry by Dennis Owens
Permission granted by Dennis Owens, descendant of Simeon Riley Alvord
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 June 2006
REDDING—Services for Lloyd Emile Alvord, 83, of Redding will be at noon Monday at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo.
The Redding Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1934 honor guard will officiate.
Mr. Alvord died Friday, June 2, 2006, at home.
Born Sept. 29, 1922, in Sugar City, Idaho, he moved to Shasta County in 2000 from Canoga Park.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War, was an engineer at Allied Signal Inc. in Los Angeles and member of Redding Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1934.
Survivors include wife Betty; sons Donald and Richard, both of Redding; daughter Phyllis of Redding; brother Mickey of Salt Lake City; sister Florence Oxborrow of Salt Lake City; and five grandchildren.
Condolences can be posted at www.allenanddahl.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
Photo from Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Igo, Shasta Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Spence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd E. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty Lou Berry Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Edwin Earl Alvord and Mae Perrenoud Alvord; and siblings Edwin Dean Alvord, Florence Mae Alvord Oxborrow, Mearl P. Alvord, Norman Eugene Alvord, and Thelma Jane Alvord Vincent Williams in Utah Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Lloyd Emile 1922 ID1, Edwin Earl 1893 UT2, Edwin Theodore 1871 UT3, Simeon Riley 1871 MI4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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LLOYD JACKSON ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—9 April 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Dec.7, 1915 - Apr. 7, 1997
Lloyd Jackson Alford, 81, of Salida died Monday at Heritage Convalescent Home, Stockton. Mr. Alford was a native of McAlester, OK. He lived in Salida 58 years. He was a salesman for Furst McNess Co. He also worked for the Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop for 5 years.
He is survived by his children Ellen Sue Alford of Modesto and Mary Robinson of Yuba City; a sister, Ellen Fawcett of San Leandro; and 2 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 400 12th St., No.17, Modesto 96354.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
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LOIS E. ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—11 April 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Al E. Alford, 76, of Orange, a former restaurant owner, died March 30 of cancer. Services held at Shannon-Donegan Mortuary, Orange.
Survivors: sisters, Buena Chamberlain, Evelyn Campbell; brothers, Coy, Bobbie, Burl.
Photo from Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Gilman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that L.E. Alford (SS# issued in ID) was born 12 Sept 1919, last residence Orange, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituary of his cousin Jack Leroy “Roy” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Jessie Madora Tharp Alford; and siblings Bobby L. Alford, Coy Alford, Troy Alford, and Velma Etta Alford Hefner in Arizona Obituaries.
From CA Divorces: Lois E. Alford and Mattie A. Fike were divorced in Dec 1969. They were married in 1941.
From Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957 (FamilySearch.org): Lois Alford and Miss Allidene Fike were married in Independence Co., AR, on 12 Dec 1941.
On Lois E. Alford’s WWII Draft Card, dated 16 Oct 1940, he is age 21 living in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR. He lists his birth in Independence, AR, on 12 Sept 1919. He names his father George Willie Alford and signs his name Lois E. Alford.
The family is listed on the 1940 census in Christian, Independence Co., AR, household #73: George Alford, tenant farmer 60; wife Jessie 45; and children Lois 20, Evelyn 18, twin sons Coy and Troy 17, Dean 14, Velma 12, and Bobby 9. All were born in AR and lived in the same place in 1935.
On the 1930 census they are in White River, Woodruff Co., AR, dwelling #156: George W. Alford, farmer 48; wife Jessie 38; daughter B_____ 14 [very hard to read, indexed as Burnes but no doubt Buena]; son Loice 11; Evelyn 8; twin sons Coy and Troy 7; Burl I. 4 8/12; and daughter Velma E. 1 11/12. All were born in AR. Age at first marriage was George 33 and Jessie 19, indicating that perhaps Jessie was previously married.
In 1920 they are in Christian, Independence Co., AR, dwelling #11: George W. Alford farmer 39; wife Jessie M. 24; daughter Buena 4 4/12; and son Lois 3/12. All were born in AR, and George and Jessie’s fathers were born in TN.
On George Wiley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 38, born 26 March 1880. He is a farmer living in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR, with his wife Jessie May Alford
AAFA shows his parents as William J. and Beunivista [probably Buenavista] Alford. On the 1880 census, this family is listed in Big Bottom, Independence Co., AR, dwelling #32: Jasper Alford, farmer 48 b. NC; wife Beunivista 30 b. TN; and children Thomas J. 14 b. TN, William J. 12 b. TN, Mary E. 7 b. AR, and George W. 2/12 b. AR.
On the 1870 census in Shelby Co., W.J. Alford 33 b. NC is listed with B.V. [no doubt Buenavista], age incorrectly given as 4 b. TN; and children John 4 and son Mizell 2, both b. TN.
William Jasper Alford married his first wife, Mary E. Lewis, on 26 July 1859 in Shelby Co., TN.
On the 1860 census in Shelby Co., TN, William J. 24 b. NC and Mary 17 b. TN are together with no children.
In 1850 in Fayette Co., TN, Nancy Alfred, age 35 b. NC, is listed with her children: Wm. J. 14 NC, Willey 12 NC, Joseph 10 TN, Thos. J. 7 TN, Frances A. 6 TN, and Henry 9/12 TN.
From AAFA’s Arkansas Alford Cemetery Information: William Jasper Alford, 22 June 1830–8 Nov 1900, is buried in Akron Cemetery in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR. FindAGrave.com lists him in there as Jasper Alford with the same dates, age 70 years, 4 months, 16 days. However, he is age 14 on the 1850 census and 24 on the 1860 census, so 1836 seems a more likely year.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Lois E. 1919 AR1, George Wiley 1880 AR2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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LOIS VIRGINIA STUART ALFORD
[Although Virginia died in Oregon, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to California.]
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 8 October 2000
Virginia Stuart Alford passed away Oct. 2 2000 in Portland Ore.
Virginia was born June 22 1908 in Mullinville Kan. and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She lived in Los Angeles Boston Washington D.C. moved to Sunland Calif. in 1948 to Ventura in 1972 and to Portland earlier this year to be with her family. She had been very involved in Glendale PTA activities worked most recently in Ventura as a medical/radiology transcriptionist and served many years on the volunteer staff at Community Memorial Hospital.
She was married to John Alford from 1938 until his death in 1972.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Teresa of Portland; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 13 2000 in the Old North Church at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia S. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 June 1908, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Virginia Hodges Alford, in this compilation.
She was the daughter of Charles Enos Stuart and Erma Garnet Avery and the wife of John Ward Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Her husband’s lineage: John Ward 1890 ??1, Edgar Lee 1864 LA2, Amgrade Miller 1837 AL3, James Wiley 1809 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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LOLA HALFORD-ROGERS
LEWISTON MORNING TRIBUNE
Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID—Saturday, 21 May 2005
HEMET, Calif.—Lola Halford-Rogers, a former Kooskia [Idaho Co., ID] resident, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, in Hemet, Calif. She was 78.
Cremation has taken place and no service will be held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lola Rogers (SS# issued in IL) was born 7 Oct 1925, last residence Midway City, Orange Co., CA.
Her husband’s obituary:
LEWISTON MORNING TRIBUNE
Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID—Thursday, 13 October 2005
Albert F. (Al) Rogers, 78, Kooskia
Al Rogers passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at his home in Kooskia.
Al was born July 3, 1927, in Eugene, Ore. He was one of four children born to Mike and Olive Rogers.
Al married Betty Fenner in 1949. They later divorced. Al and Betty brought their three children to Stites in September 1957.
He was employed as independent logger for many years before he became a part of the Idaho County road maintenance crew from which he retired.
Al enjoyed hunting and gardening, but fishing with his son, Mike, was the activity he enjoyed most. He also valued the time he spent with his daughters, their husbands and grandchildren.
His subsequent marriage to Lola Halford ended in divorce.
Al is survived by his three children, Mike Rogers, Spirit Lake, Idaho, Lora and husband Jim Curts, Hillsboro, Ore., and Vickie and husband Dennis Griner, Palouse; grandchildren Tonya Rogers Kilby and husband Boyd of Bend, Ore., Jeff Curts and wife Sandy of Hillsboro, Kyle Curts and Byron Curts, both of Corvallis, Ore., Ben Griner and wife Jennifer of Seattle, and Jeremy Griner and wife, Sarah of Bothell, Wash.; seven great-grandchildren; sister Lavina Ford of Eugene; and niece Betty Boyd of The Dalles, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Arthur and Ernest.
At Al’s request, there will be no services....
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LOLITA FLAVIA “TOOTS” ALFORD ROLLER
Photos from Find A Grave contributor, THE FAMILY – used with permission
HUMBOLDT STANDARD
Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA—Saturday, 29 October 1966
Roller, Lolita F.—Oroville. She leaves her husband Val R. Roller. She was a former resident of Eureka. She passed away in a San Francisco hospital Oct. 28. A native of South Dakota. Age 60.
Services are tentative at Pierce Mortuary for Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Park, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, THE FAMILY
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Frank Joseph Alford and Raymond Cuthbert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Harry Booktell Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
Her lineage: Lolita Flavia 1905 SD1, Harry Booktell 1871 IN2, James Tennyson 1847 IN3, Jonathan C. 1815 NC4, John 1786 PA5.
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LORA LEONA MONNING ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, and Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 27 August 2002
Alford, Lora Leona—Passed away due to complications from a stroke on August 25, 2002 at the residence in Los Gatos.
Lora’s grandparents came to Los Gatos in 1847. She was born to William and Romelia Monning on January 29, 1917, in Patchen, CA which is now part of Los Gatos. Lora attended Los Gatos High School. Her husband, Roy Alford and his father, built and completed the family home in Los Gatos in 1947. Lora was absolute in her love and devotion to her family and home.
Lora is survived by her adoring daughters Norma and her husband Ted Rose, Lori and her husband Bob Caldwell, her precious grandchildren, Cheri and her husband Leon, David and his wife, Debi, Tim and his wife Ruby, Dan and his wife Carie and Mike and her cherished great-grandchildren Brittany, Brandon, Joey, Natalie, and Michael. She is also survived by her brother Bill Monning of Ashland, OR.
Friends are invited to visit at Darling-Fischer Family Mortuaries, Chapel of the Hills, 615 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Chapel of the Hills at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002.
Burial will follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lora L. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LORAINE ALLIE SPAULDING PAGE ALFORD
“Loraine Allie Wheeler-Alford
June 13, 1922 – October 2, 2020”
From her funeral home obituary, Lady Family Mortuary
MONTEREY HERALD
Monterey, Monterey Co., CA—Friday, 9 October 2020
Loraine Wheeler-Alford, 98 years old, passed peacefully on October 2, 2020, in Nipomo, CA.
A child of the Dust Bowl, she was born in 1922 to Ilef and Effie Spaulding in Checotah, OK, the eldest daughter of 10 children. A long-time resident of Salinas, she married Maurice “Al” Alford in 1998. Afterward, they moved to Nipomo.
Loraine remained active throughout her long life. As a member of the Church of Christ, she was a dedicated Sunday School Teacher and a fundraiser for the Associated Women for Pepperdine University. When she was in her 80’s she started a new chapter of Red Hats in Nipomo.
She is survived by her husband Maurice Alford, two children, Marilyn Redman and Robert Page, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, her Sister Kathy Dunn, and three brothers, Billy, Jimmy, and Curtis Spaulding.
Her son Vernon Page preceded her in 2003.
Her burial will take place at Arroyo Grande cemetery on October 13.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Maurice Burnfield “Al” Alford, in this compilation.
1950 census, Lamont, Kern Co., CA:
Robert E. Page head 28 OK
Allie L. Page wife 27 OK
William V. son 9 OK
Marilyn L. dau 5 OK
Robert E., Jr. son Nov CA
From CA Divorces: Robert E. Page and Loraine A. Spaulding were divorced in Kern Co., CA, _____ Feb 1971.
It is not known why her last name is “Wheeler-Alford” in her obituary.
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LORE EDWIN ALFORD
Granduncle of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 December 1927
Lore Edwin Alford, a resident of Upland for the past 15 years, died last night at his home, 522 Third avenue, after an illness of some weeks, at the age of 5l years.
Mr. Alford is survived by his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Anna A. Umstot of Upland, and Mrs. Abbie A. Maxfield of LaPorte, Colo., and one brother, Fred C. Alford, of Ft. Collins, Colo.
He was a native of Colorado and a veteran of the Spanish American war.
Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Draper’s Ontario chapel with Dr. Robert C. Stone, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating.
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeannie Gebhart LaCues
Detail of center of gravestone
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecilia
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Eva Lena Hamner Alford; and sister Anna Helen Alford Umstot in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Nathaniel Cushman Alford and Anna E. Hobbs Alford; and siblings Abbie Alford Maxfield and Fred C. Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Lore Edwin 1876 CO1, Nathaniel Cushman 1834 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LORE MARSHALL ALFORD
Photo from Long Beach Independent, 10 November 2939
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 6 May 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Lore Alford, 88, died Wednesday [May 3] of pneumonia at Reche Canyon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Colton. Services will be private.
Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands. Cortner Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.
Mr. Alford, who was born in Raton [Colfax Co.], N.M., lived in Hemet 22 years. Previously, he lived in Garner Valley, Redlands, Long Beach and Santa Ana.
He was a self-employed painting contractor for 25 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Robert of Irvine and Paul of Hemet, a daughter, Mina Wright of Medford, Ore.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lore M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Oct 1911, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his father, Robert Cushman Alford; and sister Lilla Mary “Sally” Alford Partch in this compilation.
Lore’s wife, Mildred Josephine Wolfe Alford, and Gil Alford corresponded in 1989, and they responded to the survey AAFA made in 1997 prior to the meeting in California.
A son not mentioned in the obituary died in 1988—James Lore Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Lore Marshall 1911 NM1, Robert Cushman 1883 IA2, Lore 1838 ME3, Nathaniel 1807 ME4, Lore 1766 CT5, Nathaniel 1738 CT6, Nathaniel 1688 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LOREN ALLEN ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 10 March 1977
Alford, Loren A. Member of E.S.D. United Presbyterian Church, E.S.D. Lodge No. 561 F&AM and Fleet Reserve No. 111. Services 10:00 a.m., Thur., Rogers Mortuary Chapel. Interment El Camino Memorial Park.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Briseno
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Loren Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Dec 1898 and died _____ March 1977, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Viola Brown Alford; and father, Allen L. Alford, in this compilation.
From U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File (Ancestry): Loren Allen Alford was born 29 Dec 1898 and died 5 March 1977. He enlisted in the Navy in 1917 and was discharged in 1942.
From CA Deaths; Loren A. Alford was born 29 Dec 1898 in IN and died 5 March 1977 in San Diego Co., CA.
From:
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Thursday, 18 April 1929
Marriage Licenses
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Loren Allen 1898 IN1, Allen 1863 IL2, Wesley John 1820 NY3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1699 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LORENE L. COOK ALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Sunday, 19 February 2006
May 11, 1923–February 14, 2006
Lorene L. Alford, 82 of Stockton, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. A native of Stockton she was born May 11, 1923. Lorene was a homemaker throughout her life and her husband, Claude Alford preceded her in death after 56 years of marriage in 1999. Lorene enjoyed gardening, especially roses, going for walks, listening to music, reading, baking, crocheting and working jigsaw and crossword puzzles and spending time with family.
Survivors include: Daughter, Sandra (Bill) Jones of Stockton; 2 grandchildren, Brian (Lilia) Gulick of Clarksville, TN and Tammy (Ray) Smith of Stockton; 3 great grandchildren, John Swanson of Lodi and Brandon and Derek Gulick of Clarksville, TN; brother, Clinton (Lorraine) Cook of Valley Springs, CA and a nephew, R.J. Alford of Stockton.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Chapel of Cherokee Memorial Park followed by burial in the Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorene L. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Claude Howard Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
CA Births lists Lorene L. Cook, born 11 May 1923 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Harryman.
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LORENZO ALVORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial by C. Elliott
WEEKLY SENTINEL
Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Thursday, 10 January 1907
In another article:
MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA—5 January 1907
Lorenzo Alvord who was accidentally killed at Campo Seco, in Calaveras county, on Tuesday, the 1st. inst., at the age of 73 years, we are again called upon to chronicle the sorrowing news of the death of another of Mariposa’s old and respected pioneers. Up to the year 1902, he had for a great many years been a continuous resident of this county and latterly resided in the Jerseydale district where he followed the avocation of farming and fruit raising. He was a man of family and was generally respected for his industry, sterling worth and generous disposition. Deceased was also a practical miner and worked extensively at this industry in Mariposa county, and has held the important position of foreman of the Washington mine at Quartzburg and the Hite’s Cove mine, as well as mines of lesser note.
Several years ago he was bereft of a loving wife and daughter, whose remains are now resting in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery in Mariposa.
Three sons, E.R. Alvord of Merced, John Alvord of Bakersfield and Asa Alvord of Campo Seco, survive him.
He was an old time member of Hornitos Lodge, I.O.O.F., and his funeral was conducted by that order, the interment being in Mariposa yesterday, where he was laid to rest near the dear ones who had preceded him to the grave.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Theresa Kealy Alvord; children Asa Lorenzo Alvord, Edward Russell Alvord, and Minnie Louisa Alvord Burdette; and brother Asa Russell Alvord in this compilation.
Asa and his wife are buried in Mariposa IOOF Cemetery in Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA, in a large plot marked “Alvord,” but the plot contains no gravestones.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 685 in “Supplementary Data”:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Lorenzo 1834 MI1, Russell 1802 NY2, Elisha 1778 NY3, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LORETTA HEDWIG REMKIEWICZ LABOC ALFORD
THE SENTINEL
Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Sunday, 16 May 2004
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Loretta Alford (SS# issued in CT), last residence Hanford, Kings Co., CA.
From Connecticut, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Loreta Remkiewicz married Theodore Laboc on 16 Nov 1940 in Vernon, CT.
From:
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 19 October 1962
Not included here, article continues with Club information.
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LORRAYNE MASON ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 September 1941
Lorrayne Mason Alford. Services today, 3 p.m., Hollywood Cemetery Chapel. Crane & Eberle, directors.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Lorrayne Mason Alford was born 4 Sept 1918 in SD and died 23 Sept 1941 in Los Angeles Co., father’s surname Mason and mother’s maiden name Summers.
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LOTTIE MORENE ALFORD STARCHMAN
JOPLIN GLOBE
Joplin, Jasper Co., MO—Sunday, 3 August 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2005, with MO obituaries
MARIPOSA [Mariposa Co.], CA—Lottie Alford Starchman died on July 26, 2003.
Lottie was born on June 4, 1908, to Axel Edward and Anna Newby Alford, on the farm located on the state line, near Lawton [Cherokee Co.], KS, a mile from the farm above Spring River of her grandparents, Milton and Nancy Hastings Newby, and adjacent to the Missouri farm where she lived for most of her adult life. She was a 1926 graduate of Carl Junction High School and attended Pittsburg State University for one year.
On December 28, 1926, she married Hubert V. Starchman. His job as a mining supervisor took them to Burke, ID, and Yuma, Tombstone, and Kingman, AZ. He died on February 11, 1949. Lottie and her two sons returned to Lawton where she taught at the one room school she had attended as a child. She returned to Pittsburg State to complete her degree. She taught at Greenbush [Crawford Co., KS] and Stone for six years. She then taught at the Spencer Consolidated School until her retirement in 1973. She lived on the farm in the house that she and her husband, Hubert, had partially built themselves until she was 81. She then moved to California to live with her son, Don, and his wife, Francie.
Lottie was preceded in death by her older sisters, Laura Lawver and Lulu Ellis Stamps, and by her brother, Ernest Alford.
Survivors include her sons, Don (Francie) Starchman and Dr. Dale (Jane) Starchman, and grandchildren, Anita (Tim) Bryant of Sacramento, CA, Bryan Starchman of Mariposa, Teena Starchman of Mariposa, Dr. Ann (Vic) Pisani of Chicago, Cindy (Mark) Hruby of Cleveland, Julie Starchman of Canton, OH, and Mark Starchman of Chicago.
Private memorials were held in Mariposa and Canton. Interment was in the Alford family plot in Carl Junction Cemetery [Jasper Co., MO].
Photo from Carl Junction Cemetery, Carl Junction, Jasper Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, fred randall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lottie M. Starchman (SS# issued in AZ).
We included the obituaries of her mother, Rebecca Anna Newby Alford; and brother Ernest Edward Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
Lottie was the daughter of Axel Edward Alford and Rebecca Anna Newby. Axel was born in Sweden and migrated to Missouri from Sweden with his parents, who were Frank and Hannah Alford.
She is not found with her husband in the 1930 census (he was in ID) although he is listed as married.
Her lineage: Lottie Morene 1908 KS1, Axel Edward 1857 Sweden2, Frank (Franz Ahlfort?) 1821 Sweden3.
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LOUELLA MAY ALFORD FREE
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 28 August 2006
Sept. 5, 1936-Aug. 22, 2006
Louella May Free, 69, of San Diego died Tuesday [August 22]. She was born in Redlands and was a bookkeeper.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Free; daughter, Kimberly McDonald of Missoula, Mont.; son, David Free of San Diego; mother, Pauline Alford of San Diego; sister, Paula Roth of San Diego; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow, East Clairemont Southern Baptist Church, 4633 Doliva Drive, San Diego.
Arrangements: Balboa Cremation Services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louella M. Free (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Sept 1936, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her father, Laverne Miller Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Lovella Mae Alford, born 5 Sept 1936 I nSan Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Sweeters.
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LOUIS HESTER ALFORD
From AAFA files
Sent to AAFA by Jane Alford; also posted at Alford Family along with many other photos
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Wednesday, 13 September 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Services for Louis H. Alford, 74, of Redding, California, were held Sept. 1, at Mountain Gate Community Church…. Burial was at Redding Cemetery. Mr. Alford died Monday, Aug. 28, at his residence.
Born Oct. 13, 1920, in Many [Sabine Parish, LA], he moved to Shasta County in 1951 from Many.
He was a foreman for Calaveras Cement Co. in Mountain Gate, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1934 in Redding, and Mountain Gate Community Church. He was also a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sharlee; sons, Louis of Redding, Richard of Anderson, California, Fletcher of Hercules, California; and stepsons, Wesley Barron of Dunsmuir, California, and Robert Barron of Salmon, Idaho; stepdaughter, Darcia Gorman of Oakland, California; sister, Hazel Lawrason of Redding; 20 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
In another article:
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Wednesday, 30 August 1995
MOUNTAIN GATE—Services for Louis H. Alford, 74, of Redding will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Gate Community Church…. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McDonald’s Redding Chapel. Burial will be at Redding Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Monday, Aug. 28, 1995, at her [sic] residence.
Born Oct. 13, 1920, in Many, La., he moved to Shasta County in 1951 from Many. He was a foreman for Calaveras Cement Co. in Mountain Gate and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1934 in Redding and Mountain Gate Community Church. He was also a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include wife Shralee; sons Louis of Redding, Richard of Anderson, Fletcher of Hercules and stepsons Wesley Barron of Dunsmuir and Robert Barron of Salmon, Idaho; stepdaughter Darcia Gorman of Oakland; sister Hazel Lawrason of Redding; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louis H. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his son Louis Taylor Alford in Washington Obituaries; and of his parents, Louis Jeptha Alford and Sarah Jane Cobb Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Louis Hester 1920 LA1, Louis Jeptha 1892 LA2, John Jeptha 1862 LA3, Joseph W. 1816 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LOUISE ELIZABETH NASH ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—20 March 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Louise was born on September 24, 1914, in Albion, IL, and passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2004. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse, and lived in Fresno for 68 years.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Art Alford; daughter, Ann Alford; parents, Harry and Nora Nash; and brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Clara Nash.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dennis McFarlin; nieces, Karen Rae, Joanie, Susan, and Shelley; and life-long friend, Lucy Allyn.
Louise led a Christian life and prayed daily for her family and friends. She will be missed by all.
A Private Service was held under the direction of Stephens & Bean Chapel….
Photo from Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Artice Fletcher Alford; and daughter Ann Elizabeth Alford in this compilation.
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LOUVINA MCCOMIC ALFORD
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
SABINE INDEX
Many, Sabine Parish, LA—25 October 1973
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2004
Mrs. Louvina Alford, 75, of Lancaster [Los Angeles Co.], Calif., died after an extended illness on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Mrs. Alford is survived by 2 sons, Herman Alford of Lancaster, Calif., and Victor Ray Alford of Clovis, N.M., 5 brothers, Claude McComic, Florien, Marshall McComic, Minden, Glen McComic, Oakdale, Wyatt McComic, Nederland, Tex., and Johnny McComic, New Orleans; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Graham, Bogalusa, Mrs. Nervie Sparks, Many, Mrs. Mageline Phelps, Fisher, and 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Freedom Baptist Church on Monday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m….. Burial was at Fenders Cemetery [Sabine Parish] under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Photo from Fenders Cemetery, Many, Sabine Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Jerry & Donna Bohnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louvina Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 August 1897.
See the obituary of her son Herman B. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, William Lloyd Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
Louvina was the daughter of R.R. McComic and Bettie Blackwell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: William Lloyd 1892 LA1, Jesse Powell 1870 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LOVERA BURNFIELD “DOC” ALFORD
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Saturday, 7 November 1987
Photo from Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robin W
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that L.B. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 31 Jan 1903, last residence Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituary of his son Maurice Burnfield “Al” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Wallace Reid “Wally” Alford in Arizona Obituaries; of his sister Bernice Aline Alford Bankston in Nevada Obituaries; and of his sister Minnie Sibyl “Sally” Alford Gainer in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: L.B. Alford died 5 Nov 1987 in Monterey Co., CA. He was born 31 Jan 1903 in TX, mother’s maiden name Sims.
From Texas, Brazoria County Marriage Records (Ancestry): L.B. Alford married Allie Lee Sexton on 31 Jan 1928 in Dallas Co., TX.
He is L.B. in nearly all available records. He is Lovera Burnside in the birth record of his son Maurice, and Levera Burnside in the birth record of his son Wallace.
From the 1931 Dallas City Directory (Ancestry):
ALFORD
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler.
His lineage: Lovera Burnfield 1903 TX1, Major Church 1861 MS2, Churchwell 1830 AL3, Littleberry B. 1801 NC4.
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LOWELL ROBERT ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—9 December 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Lowell Robert “Bob” Alvord, Age 59—Passed away December 4, 1999 in Oroville. Born March 5, 1940 in Ogden, Utah. Bob was a Sales Representative at Erskine-John’s Plastic Corp for 10 years. Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling. He was an inventor. He was involved in inventing the original prototypes for the artificial heart. He was also involved in the development of the Stealth Bomber while he was a teacher for the Job Corp. Prior to working at Erskine-John’s, he was the manager for Modo Enterprises, where he was involved with the designs and working of fiberglass furniture. For the last five years, he spent his time taking care of his father Lowell W. Alvord, who preceded him in death in May of this year.
Survived by wife Lorna Alvord of Oroville, CA. Children Richard Alvord of Ogden, UT, Michael and Marsha Alvord of Roy, UT, Nola Diamond and Radcliffe Davis both of North Hills, CA, Del Roy Diamond of North Hollywood, CA, Shanna Haynes, Kevin and Lena Diamond all of Oroville, CA, son in law Gerald Lee Haynes. Also survived by sister Irene Butlers of Salt Lake City, UT, 18 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Memorial service will be held Friday December 10, 1999 at 2PM at Scheer Memorial Chapel … Oroville, CA. Burial North Ogden Cemetery in Ogden, UT. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Bob’s mother Dolores Alvord at 2889 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973.
Photo from Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden, Weber Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jason O’Driscoll.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lowell R. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Lowell William Alvord, in this compilation.
On the 1930 census, Lowell W. is listed as son of William and Irene Alvord.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Lowell Robert 19401, Lowell William 1911 UT2, William Mathias 1884 UT3, Gideon Williams 1841 IA4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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LOWELL WILLIAM ALVORD
ENTERPRISE RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 May 1999
[He died in CA, but we are also including his obituary in Utah Obituaries because he was born in UT, his last residence was there, and he is buried there.]
OROVILLE [Butte Co.]—A funeral for Lowell William Alvord, 87, of Ogden [Weber Co.], Utah will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary in Ogden.
Alvord died Saturday, May 22, 1999, at an Oroville hospital.
He was born June 7, 1911, in Ogden, Utah, and served in the Army Air Corps and the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Okinawa for a time.
Alvord was employed by the federal government as a supervisor in the Department of Defense Operations for 20 years.
He is survived by his children, Bob Alvord of Oroville and Irene Butler of Odgen, Utah; and 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scheer Memorial Chapel in Oroville.
Burial will be at North Ogden Cemetery, North Ogden.
Photo from Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden, Weber Co., UT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jason O’Driscoll.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lowell W. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence Ogden, Weber Co., UT.
See the obituary of his son Lowell Robert Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Irene Elizabeth Dean Alvord; and brother Howard Dean Alvord in Utah Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His Alvord lineage: Lowell William 1911 UT1, William Mathias 1884 UT2, Gideon Williams 1841 IA3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LOYD MANUEL ALFORD
VICTOR PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 16 July 1962
Photo from Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, landjnero
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Loyd Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1920 [sic] and died _____ July 1962, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his son Richard Melvin Alford; and siblings Elbert Henry Alford and Lillier Mae Alford Autry in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Estell Alford Nudd in Utah Obituaries; and of his father, John Martin Alford; and brother Leo Keller Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Loyd M. Alford was born 22 March 1910 and died 10 July 1962 in San Bernardino Co., CA, mother’s name Kennady.
On Loyd Manul [sic] Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Enochs, Bailey Co., TX, age 30, born 22 March 1909 [different than other records] in Hopkins Co., TX. His contact is his father, John Martin Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
His lineage: Loyd Manuel 1910 TX1, John Martin 1879 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LUCILE EVELYN ALVORD FLITTON
Photo dated 5 Oct 1934
Photo from her grandson Dennis Owens’ owenslineagetree (Ancestry) - used with permission
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Monday, 7 February 1983
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her father, Edwin Theodore Alvord; and brother Edwin Earl Alvord in Utah Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Lucile Evelyn Alvord Flitton was born 28 Sept 1901 in ID and died 3 Feb 1983 in Sonoma Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Love.
From Idaho, County Marriages (Ancestry): Lucile Alvord married William Vernon Flitton on 20 May 1919 in Jefferson Co., ID.
From Utah, Salt Lake County Birth Records (Ancestry): Lucille Evelyn Alvord was born 28 Sept 1900 in Salt Lake Co., UT, daughter of Edwin F. Alvord and Esther Love.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lucile Evelyn 1900 UT1, Edwin Theodore 1871 UT2, Simeon Riley 1837 MO3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LUCILLE ALFORD
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE
West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 10 June 2011
Lucille Alford died June 6, 2011. She lived for forty years in the Covina-La Verne area. She said a lady does not tell her age, but it was rumored she was 93. She married Thomas Ray Alford who died in 1986.
She is survived by her daughter, Janis Martindale, son-in-law, Ron, grandchildren, Matthew, Elizabeth, Jenny, Karen, and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Possibly: SSDI records show that Pearl L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 May 1918 and died 13 June 2011, last residence San Dimas, Los Angeles Co., CA, last benefit La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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LUCY BEATRICE “BEA” BAKER DAVIS ALFORD
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 17 April 1979
Services will be Wednesday for Bea Alford, who died Sunday in a local hospital. She was 71.
She was a native of Arkansas and she had been employed as an accountant for the Dream Inn for many years.
She is survived by her husband, J.W. Alford, a daughter, Bernice Davis, both of Santa Cruz and a grandson, Billy Davis of Placerville.
Services will be conducted at White’s Chapel, 138 Walnut Ave., Wednesday at 9 a.m…. Interment will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Plainsburg Cemetery, Plainsburg, Calif.
Photo from Plainsburg Cemetery, Plainsburg, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Shurtleff Stevens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Feb 1908 and died _____ Apr 1979, last residence Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her second husband, June Wade Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Lucy Beatrice Alford was born 18 Feb 1908 in AR and died 15 Apr 1979 in Santa Cruz Co., CA.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Beatrice Baker, age 18, married Robert Davis, age 21 on 25 Aug 1923 in Woodruff Co., AR.
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LUCY HALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 25 August 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Halford, Lucy, 80, of Glendale, homemaker. Scovern Mortuary, Glendale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy D. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 30 Nov 1914 and died _____ Aug 1995, last residence Tujunga, Los Angeles Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Lucy Halford was born 30 Nov 1914 in OK, died 23 Aug 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Pfeiffer.
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LULA NICHOLSON ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 August 1949
Alford, Lula Nicholson, of Arcadia, beloved wife of Ramson [sic], mother of Charles Alford, Mrs. Louise A. Hinds, and Mrs. G.H. Steward [sic: Esther Nicholson Alford Stewart, Mrs. George Harvey Stewart].
Services Friday, 1:30 p.m., Glasser & Miller Chapel, 500 South First Avenue, Arcadia. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Salazar
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Lula Nicholson Alford, died 24 Aug 1949 in Los Angeles Co., was born 16 May 1874 in NC, father’s surname Nicholson, mother’s maiden name Jones.
From CA Deaths: Ransom Hardy Alford, died 30 Aug 1954 in Los Angeles Co., was born 1 Oct 1870 in NC, mother’s maiden name Pope.
AAFA records show him as Ransome Hardy Patrick Alford, born 7 Oct 1870 in NC; married Loula Virginia Nicholson, who was born 17 May 1874.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Exum Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Ransom Hardy 1870 NC1, Henry Hardy 1826 NC2, Exum 1788 NC3.
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LURANA FREEMAN ALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 September 1969
Funeral services will be held in the Stratford Evans Merced Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Lurana Alford, 78, who died in Mercy Hospital Sunday.
Mrs. Alford was born in the Cherokee Strip of Oklahoma and had resided here 30 years.
She leaves a son, William E. Alford of Merced; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Torrey of Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. Leona Ponder of North Fork, Mrs. Inez Wiget and Mrs. Mildred Mitchel of Merced; two sisters, Mrs. Eda Rouse and Mrs. Elnora Williams of Merced; a brother, John Freeman of New Mexico; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She lived at 644 N. Easy St.
Rev. William Albright of Bethel Temple Church will officiate and burial will be in the Merced District Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1969) dates of Lurana Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Lester Edward Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Inez Marie Alford Wiget, Mildred Pearson Alford Mitchell, Robert J. Alford, and William Edward Alford in this compilation.
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LYDIA ELIZABETH DAVIS ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 June 1941
In another article:
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 27 June 1941
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Edward L. Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Ralph Ealy Alvord Jr. in Oregon Obituaries.
Lydia’s remains are in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, in the Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Fidelity, Gardenia Terrace. In Apr 2020 a Find A Grave photographer reported: “Photography is prohibited in the Great Mausoleum. All photography (still or video) inside buildings is prohibited.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Ralph Ealy 1872 MI1, William Alanson 1829 NY2, Theoditus 1792 NY3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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MABEL C. ALFORD KERN STICKEL
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 September 1972
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, landjnero
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mabel Stickel (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 Aug 1889 and died _____ Sept 1972, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah Lucinda Southard Alford; and sisters Claudia V. Alford Thompson and Gertrude Fannie Alford Opperman in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Jeremiah C. “Jerry” Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Mabel C. Stickel, born 16 Aug 1889 in MO, died 17 Sept 1972 in San Bernardino Co., CA.
From Missouri, Birth Registers (Ancestry): _____ Alford (female) was born 16 Aug 1885 in Louisburg, Dallas Co., MO, daughter of Jeremiah Alford and Sarah L. Alford. This was Sarah’s seventh child.
The birth year on her gravestone and death records is incorrect based on her birth record and the 1900 census.
In 1900, Lucerne, Weld Co., CO:
Jerrie Alford head 49 b. Jul 1850 TN TN TN married 27 years
Lucindia wife 48 b. Apr 1852 TN TN TN 10 children, 7 living
Arther son 20 b. Apr 1880 MO TN MO
Fannie dau 17 b. Apr 1883 MO TN MO
Mable dau 14 b. Aug 1885 MO TN MO
Claud dau 10 b. Apr 1890 MO TN MO
In 1930, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA: William Stickel, age 50 born NJ, age 21 at first marriage; his wife Mabel C. 41 MO, age 30 at first marriage; and mother-in-law Sarah Alford, 79 MO widow.
She is listed as Mabel Kern in her father’s obituary, and Mabel C. Kern is the informant on her father’s death certificate in ID.
In 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA:
Ovid Kern head 33 MI MI NY
Mable wife 32 MO TN MO
Marriage:
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 13 July 1916
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Ovid C. Kern, 30; Mabel C. Sawyer 29.
A record of her marriage to _____ Sawyer has not been found.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mabel C. 1885 MO1, Jeremiah C. 1852 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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MACK WILBURN ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 12 December 1994
In another article:
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 December 1994
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mack W. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his son Danny Keith Alford; mother, Ara Belle Scott Alford; and brothers Lee Alford and Ryland Felix “Jack” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Willard Barclay Alford; and brother Maurice D. “Buck” Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his sister Laurice V. Alford Morris in Texas Obituaries.
From SSACI: Mack Wilburn Alford was born 21 Dec 1914 in Malvern, AR, sonof Willard B. Alford and Ara B. Scott.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Mack Wilburn Alford, age 25 born in AR and resident of San Pedro, CA, and Lucille Trivitt, age 22 born in AR and resident of Wilmington, CA, applied for a marriage license in Yuma, AZ, on 1 Oct 1940.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Mack Wilburn 1914 AR1, Willard Barclay 1877 AR2, Henry Thomas 1848 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrews 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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MADALYNE BALDWIN ALFORD
Stepmother of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Clell and Madalyne in 1969
Photo from Madalyne’s stepson Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 February 1974
Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Greenwood Mortuary for Mrs. Madalyne Alford, 61 of 4326 Euclid St., a county resident 57 years. Entombment will follow in the mortuary mausoleum.
Mrs. Alford, who died Friday [February 22] in a hospital, had been a clerk in a pharmacy here. She was born in Live Oak in Sutter County, Calif. She was a member of Estrella Chapter 412, Order of Eastern Star, which will conduct the services.
Surviving are a stepson, Jack G. Alford of Alpine; five sisters, including Mrs. Shirley Berube and Mrs. Marguerite Morris, both of San Diego, Mrs. Betty L. Frost of Lemon Grove and Mrs. Peggy J. Alford of El Cajon, and two brothers, Giles J. Baldwin of Spring Valley and Clarence C. Baldwin of Chula Vista.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Madalyne Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Nov 1912 and died _____ Feb 1974, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Clell Erwin Alford, in this compilation.
Madalyne’s sister Peggy was the wife of Arthur Alford, son of Clell Erwin Alford’s brother Everett Walden Alford.
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MADIE BELL HUTCHINGS ALFORD
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Thursday, 4 December 1969
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Samuel Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Betty Virginia Alford Thomason in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Herman Loyd Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Madie B. Alford was born 18 July 1908 in AR and died 26 Nov 1969 in Placer Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Lingo.
AAFA records list her parents as Franklin Lee Hutchings and Laura Ann Lingo. We included the obituary of her sister Susie A. Hutchings Alford, who married Sam’s brother Walter Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
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MAGGIE MAE HORTMAN GROUNDS ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 3 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
In Sacramento May 31, 1998. Maggie Mae Hortman Grounds Alvord was born on July 28, 1904 in Minden, Louisiana to Carrie Canfield Hortman and William Henry Hortman, the second of four children.
Her three brothers, Luther, Ernest and Alton, all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Louise Monette Canfield Sander and her husband Eugene George Sander, two grandchildren Jay (wife Lisa) and Kathy Sander, three nephews, Richard Hortman of Bogalusa, LA, Ernest Hortman, Jr of Baton Rouge, LA, Alton Hortman, Jr. of Minden, Louisiana and two nieces, Lillian Hortman McDonald of Houston and Kathleen Hortman Bryan of Homer, LA.
Maggie earned a Bachelors Degree from Louisiana Normal School and was a Latin teacher in northeastern Louisiana until her marriage in 1935 to Rollie Tomlinson Grounds. Their only child, Louise Monette, currently resides in Tucson, Arizona.
After Rollie’s death in 1958, Maggie moved to California and in 1968 married Ulysses S. Alvord of Sacramento. Maggie and Les traveled extensively throughout the U.S. until his death in 1986. Maggie remained in their home in Sacramento until her death. Maggie was a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church in Minden, Louisiana, where she will be interred in the family burial plot. She attended Fruitridge Community Church in Sacramento, participated in many of its programs and counted many friends among its parishioners. She was a member of World War I Auxiliary.
Friends are invited for visitation from 11 AM to 2 PM, with funeral services at 2 PM, on Wednesday, June 3 at East Lawn Andrews & Greilich Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maggie Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Ulysses Samuel “Les” Alvord, in this compilation.
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MARCUS ALBERT ALFORD
THE SUN-TELEGRAM
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 27 October 1973
Marcus A. Alford, 78, of 250 N. Linden Ave., Rialto, died yesterday [October 26] in a Fontana hospital.
He was born in Arkansas and was a 10-year resident of the Rialto area. Alford was a retired truck driver for the Consolidated Fork Co. He attended the First Christian Church of Fontana.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a daughter, LaVina C. Jones of Rialto; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Stanley L. Dickey Mortuary, Fontana. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park, Burbank….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marcus Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 Dec 1894 and died _____ Oct 1973, last residence Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Pearl Ruth Oldemeyer Alford Pitt; second wife, Hazel Fern Dennis Cropp Alford; mother, Caldonia Jane “Callie” Albright Alford; and brothers Coy Alford, Curtis Alford, and Fred T. Alford in this compilation.
In January 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported Marcus is buried in an unmarked grave near his brother Coy Alford in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Marcus Albert 1894 AR1, Joseph Andy 1852 AR2, Leander H. 1814 NC3, Andrew 1787 NC4, William 1751 ??5.
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MARGARET ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 10 March 1908
DEATHS
In this city, March 9, 1908, Margaret Alford, a native of Rhode Island, aged 43 years, 9 months, 29 days.
Funeral will be held, today from Bradley & Woolman’s chapel at 1:45 p.m., thence to St. Joseph’s Catholic church. Interment Catholic cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: She has a Find A Grave memorial at Calvary Cemetery, which is no longer a cemetery and is now Calvary Pioneer Memorial Park.
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MARGARET ANE ALVORD PEARSON
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—26 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Pearson, Margaret Alvord—April 16, 1938-Nov. 24, 1997. Margaret Pearson, an Occupational Therapist at We Care/Barbara Milliff Center for thirty years, died Monday in Concord, she was 59.
Born in Oakland, she graduated from Piedmont High School and Mills College. She was a member of P.E.O. chapter IL. She enjoyed painting, drawing, swimming, bocce ball, friends, family and playing all kinds of musical instruments.
She is survived by her mother, Ane Olsen Alvord of San Jose; and her sons Ken and Scott Pearson of Concord. Her husband, David K. Pearson died in 1982. Services private....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Ane L. Olsen Alvord, in this compilation.
CA Births lists the birth of Margaret Ane Alvord on 16 April 1938 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Olsen.
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MARGARET ANN ALFORD SANCHOTENA MOORE GAUL JORDAN NEITZEL
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—Thursday, 20 April 1989
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Frank Joseph Alford and Margaret Elizabeth Patrick Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Margaret Ann Neitzel was born 12 Oct 1940 and died 19 Apr 1989 in Lake Co., CA.
From SSACI: Margaret Ann Alford was born 12 Oct 1940 in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA, daughter of Frank J. Alford and Margaret E. Patrick. She is listed as:
1958 Margaret Ann Sanchotena
1965 Margaret Ann Moore
1980 Margaret Ann Gaul
1983 Margaret Ann Neitzel
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
Her lineage: Margaret Ann 1940 CA1, Frank Joseph 1907 SD2, Harry Booktell 1871 IN3, James Tennyson 1847 IN4, Jonathan C. 1815 NC5, John 1786 PA6.
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MARGARET ANN COLE ALFORD
Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park
Corona Del Mar, Orange Co., CA—_____ September 2013
Margaret Ann Cole Alford, passed away September 14, 2013, after a very long illness.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Robert, her daughters Sharon Estremo (Steve), Machal Cooper, grandchildren Emily and Nolan Estremo, Maranda Cooper, brothers Joe Cole (Anna May), Dan E. Cole (Nancy), sister Marilyn Reese (Tom) , nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Father Walter J Cole and Mother Novella Cole.
Margaret was born in Lebanon, Missouri, on January 7, 1935 and the family moved to Republic, Mo in 1942. She was graduated from Republic High School, ultimately coming to Lakewood, CA. She worked in the banking industry, retiring in June 1988 from Wells Fargo in Long Beach, CA.
Robert and Margaret enjoyed their retirement by traveling the United States in their motorhome. She had many wonderful stories, memories and mementos from all of their travels.
Private services will be held at Pacific View Cemetery in Corona Del Mar, CA….
Photo from Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Native5G
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Robert Donald Alford’s first wife was Donna June Abernathy (1929–1987). She was the mother of the daughter named in Margaret’s obituary, Machal Cooper, born 1959.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Donald 1931 CA1, Lore Marshall 1911 NM2, Robert Cushman 1883 IA3, Lore 1838 ME4, Nathaniel 1807 ME5, Lore 1766 CT6, Nathaniel 1738 CT7, Nathaniel 1688 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MARGARET ELIZABETH PATRICK ALFORD
Photos from Find A Grave contributor, THE FAMILY – used with permission
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 12 December 1999
Margaret Elizabeth Alford age 87 retired housekeeper died on Nov. 4 1999 after a brief illness.
Alford was a resident of Ventura and a volunteer with the Ventura Senior Center for 20 years. She was born in Abington Va.
Alford is survived by a niece Ruby Stamey of Cleveland Tenn.; granddaughter Susan (David) McCartney of Leona Valley Calif.; four grandsons Michel (Cynthia) Moore of Stevenson Ranch Daniel Sanchotena of Chonchilla Calif. John R. Jr. (Terrie) Moore of Acton and Gary (Beth) Moore of Arkadelphia Ark.; four great-grandsons Michael and Steven Moore of Yuba City Calif. and Garrett and Kobi Moore of Arkadelphia Ark.; and a great-granddaughter Haley Moore of Stevenson Ranch.
Private services were held on Monday Nov. 8 1999 at Desert Lawn in Palmdale.
Her grandchildren wrote: “Granny you will be in our hearts always.”
Photo from Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, THE FAMILY
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 March 1912, last residence Newhall, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Joseph Alford; and daughter Margaret Ann Alford Sanchotena Moore Gaul Jordan Neitzel in this compilation.
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MARGARET M. BRENNAN ALFORD
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Thursday, 6 November 1969
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Howard Scott Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From CA Deaths: Margaret M. Alford was born 17 Sept 1876 and died 5 Nov 1969 in Monterey Co., CA.
Her maiden name is from her son’s death record.
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MARGARET MASON ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—23 October 2013
05/30/1934 ~ 10/16/2013
SAN DIEGO—Married 59 years to Gene M. Alford, and the mother of Gene E., Nancy, and Judy. She has five devoted grandchildren: Jacob, Jessica, Everett, Nathan, and Adam; and four great-granddaughters: Kira, Brittany, Ryleigh and Madison.
She became the heart and soul of the family; her life was her family. While we, her family, grieve for our loss, we rejoice in knowing her pain and suffering has ceased. We will carry her in hearts always. She will always be with us.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
CA Births lists her children Nancy A., Judith C. and Gene Everett Alford, all born in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Mason.
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MARIAN ELIZABETH HARROTT ALFORD
PORTERVILLE RECORDER
Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—16 September 2003
Mary Elizabeth Alford of Porterville died in Lindsay on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003. She was 88.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The Rev. Ralph E. Spohn Jr., pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Farmersville will officiate.
Mrs. Alford was born in Los Angeles and worked as executive secretary for Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for eight years. She was also a member of the Porterville Art Association.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her spouse of 55 years, J.W. Alford of Lindsay, a son, John Alford, of West Hills; a daughter, Catherine Taylor, of Porterville, and four grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.
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PORTERVILLE RECORDER
Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—18 September 2003
Marian Elizabeth Alford of Porterville, died in Lindsay on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003. She was 88.
Services and interment were already held.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Los Angeles and a resident of Porterville for 31 years. She worked as executive secretary for Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for eight years. She was also a member of the Porterville Art Association.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 55 years, J.W. Alford of Lindsay [Tulare Co.]; a son, John Alford, of West Hills; a daughter, Catherine Taylor, of Porterville; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.
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FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 14 September 2003
Graveside services for Marian Alford, 88, of Porterville will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Alford, an executive secretary for Paramount Studios for eight years, died Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marian H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 Oct 1914, last residence Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, J.W. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
CA Births lists Marian E. Harott, born 6 Oct 1914 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Freeborn. CA Births also lists the births of John Watt Alford (1949) and Catherine Elizabeth Alford (1951), mother’s maiden name Harrott.
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MARIAN HART ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Thursday, 9 June 1988
Marian Hart Alford, 84, of Mission Viejo, a homemaker, died Wednesday [June 8]. Private services to be arranged by McCormick Mortuary, Laguna Hills.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marian H. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 May 1904, last residence Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her husband, Charles Mahin Alford, in New Jersey Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Marion Hart Alford was born 23 May 1904 in NY and died 8 June 1988 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Lee.
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MARIE LOUISE ARNST ALFORD
Mother of Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030
Wife of Ray Dortey Alford, AAFA #0459
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 November 2004
Alford, Marie Louise Arnst—Born September 20, 1918, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the fifth of nine children born to David Arnst and Sophia Pfister, German immigrants from Russia. She married Ray D. Alford on June 7, 1947. Their four children were born in San Francisco before the family moved to Santa Clara in 1957. Ray and Marie moved to Sacramento in 1976.
Marie’s faith in Christ was the foundation of her life. She loved attending Bible classes at the English Lutheran Church and reading her Bible each night to her husband Ray. She was equally devoted to her family and was happiest when all her children were with her. She was a gardener who cultivated an oasis of tranquility in her beautiful flower and vegetable garden. She was a lover of peace and brought a positive attitude even under difficult circumstances. We will all miss her radiant smile, her sweetness and her love of life.
Marie died peacefully at home on November 7, 2004. She is survived by Ray Dortey, her loving husband of 57 years; four children Pamela and her husband Bruce Thompson, Max, Cherie and her husband Garth Cheff, and Ray Dortey Jr. and his wife Kasira; grandson Nathan Cole; sisters Edie Fahl and Dorothy Scheidel; sisters-in-law Carolyn, Sally and Dora Arnst; special nieces Susan Arnst Baggott and Kathy Held Van Gheem; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, David, Mike and Christian, and her sisters, Emily Kunstman, Emma Held and Elaine Dicke.
A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life on Thursday, November 11, at 4:00 PM at the English Lutheran Church, 3860 4th Ave., Sacramento.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie L. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Ray Dortey Alford, in this compilation.
Marie was cremated.
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MARINA HERRERA ALFORD
DAILY BREEZE
Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA Saturday, 26 February 2005
Alford, Marina Herrera a 40 year resident of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in Gardena. Born in El Salvador, Marina was 63 when she died.
Marina was a member of The Teamsters Local 911 and a former trustee on the executive board.
She is survived by her Husband, Dale Alford, Mother, Juana Herrera, Son, Anthony Alford, Daughter, Theresa Alford-Lowe (Robert), Sister, Sonia Houghton, Brothers, Rolando Molina, Carlos Rodriguez and Napolean Rodriguez.
The Rosary and Visitation will be Monday, February 28, 2005, 7:15 P.M St. Catherine Laboure Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, 10:00 AM also at St. Catherine Laboure Church in Torrance. Committal will follow at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marina H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Jan 1942, last residence Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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MARION F. ALVORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—16 November 1978
In Stockton, CA, November 15, 1978. Marion F. “Shorty” Alvord, Beloved husband of Alma Alvord of Stockton. Loving father of David Alvord of Stockton. Son of May Wehr of Roseville. Brother of Lillian Olney of Stockton; Fred F. Gish of Roseville; Fred L. Alvord, Jr. of Woodbridge. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A native of California, aged 57 years.
Friends are invited to attend Graveside services Wednesday, November 22, 1978 at 11 a.m. in the Rural Cemetery. B.C. Wallace and Son, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton, California in charge of arrangements. Committal at Rural Cemetery.
Photo from Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marion Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 19 Sept 1921 [different than gravestone and CA Deaths] and died _____ Nov 1978, last residence not listed.
From CA Deaths: Marion F. Alvord, born 15 Sept 1921 in CA, died 15 Nov 1978 in San Joaquin Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Marion F. 1921 CA1, Frederick Lynn 1884 NY2, Homer 1860 MI3, Horace Gould 1818 NY4, Luman 1791 CT5, Ebenezer 1767 CT6, Thomas Gould 1742 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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MARJORIE ELIZABETH ALFORD RENNER
Grandmother of Nancy Catherine Arth Wheeler, AAFA #1025
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 December 1992
Photo from Grand View Memorial Park and Crematory, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa Burks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie E. Renner (SS# issued in CA) was born 20 Dec 1905, last residence Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Marjorie Elizabeth Renner was born 20 Dec 1905 in NE and died 12 Dec 1992 in Riverside Co., CA, father’s surname Alford and mother’s maiden name Hurd.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Marjorie Elizabeth 1905 NE1, James Jesse 1881 IL2, Elmer G. 1849 IL3, Moses 1812 CT4, Moses 1783 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MARJORIE ROSE “MARGE” STAMER ALFORD
MONTEREY HERALD
Monterey, Monterey Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Marjorie “Marge” Alford
May 30, 1927 ~ April 30, 2007
SEASIDE—Marge Alford, 79, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Marge was born in Dallas [Gregory Co.], South Dakota. The Monterey Peninsula became her home in 1952. In her travels, of which there were many, she always looked forward to returning to her home by the bay.
Marge began her career in law enforcement in 1956 as a Matron with the Monterey Police Department. In 1972 she joined the Sheriff’s Department and worked there until her retirement in 1980. She attended law enforcement classes to earn her certification as a Deputy and in 1973 became one of the first female deputies in Monterey County.
She was well liked by all those who knew her and will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humor, always having a joke or funny story to tell.
Marge was preceded in death by her husband and life partner “Al,” who passed away May 27, 1994.
She leaves behind her daughter, Carolyn Wade, husband John Wade; grandchildren, David True and Sarah True; son and traveling partner, Dennis T. Alford; grandsons, Jason Alford, Darren Alford and Patrick Alford; and great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ethan, Madison and Tyler.She will be greatly missed by all her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 1460 Hilby Ave, Seaside….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Rose Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Seaside, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituary of her brother-in-law Thomas James Alford in this compilation.
SSDI records for her husband, Clarence J. Alford, show that he was born 16 Oct 1918 and died 27 May 1994 (SS# issued in NE), last residence Seaside, Monterey Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Clarence John Alford was born 16 Oct 1918 in SD, died 27 May 1994 in Monterey Co., mother’s maiden name Murphy [actually his paternal grandmother’s maiden name].
CA Births lists the births of Carolyn Rose Alford and Dennis Terry Alford in Merced Co., mothers’ maiden name Stamer.
From the Moore-Koeppe Family Tree on Ancestry, posted by a great-grandson of Thomas Roland Alford: Clarence John Alford was the son of Thomas Roland Alford and Bertha Wilhelmine Kuehn.
Thomas Alfred, age 26 of Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD, married Bertha Kuehn, age 18 also of Hartford, on 11 Nov 1908 in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD [South Dakota Marriages, 1905–1949 (Ancestry)].
On Tom Roland Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 36, a carpenter living in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD. He was born 1 July 1882, names his wife Bertha Alford as nearest relative, and says his “left arm weak not strong.”
SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in NE), was born 1 July 1883 and died _____ Nov 1963, last residence NE.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford b. 1769 MD.
Her husband’s lineage: Clarence John 1918 SD1, Thomas Roland 1883 MD2, Daniel 1844 MD3, Daniel 1799 MD4, Charles 1769 MD5.
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MARK CARL ALFORD
Photo from Vietnam Memorial Fund Wall of Faces
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 16 September 1969
Six Southern California servicemen were listed by the Defense Department Monday as having been killed in action in Vietnam. They were:
…. Spec. R Mark C. Alford, son of Mrs. Alpha F. Lokey of Atascadero.
Photo from Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christine S.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Births: Mark Carl Alford was born 13 Feb 1948 in Santa Clara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Sawyer.
Mark is honored on Panel 18W, Row 26 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. His online memorial says he was born 13 Feb 1948 and died on 3 Sept 1969 in Binh Long Province.
From:
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Thursday, 20 August 1942
Santa Clara County
Notices of Intention to Wed
Alford-Sawyer—Ray Alford, 30, Mountain View, and Alpha Sawyer, 21, San Jose.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Mark Carl 1948 CA1, Ray 1912 CA2, George Washington 1869 IN3, James Madison 1841 IN4, George Washington 1817 IN5, James 1791 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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MARK DANIEL ALVORD
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 7 April 1991
Alvord, Mark D., infant, of Los Angeles. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial-Park and Mortuary, Hollywood Hills.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Births: Mark Daniel Alvord was born 28 March 1991 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Preheim.
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MARK EDWARD ALFORD
[He died in at a hospital in Oregon, but he we are including his obituary here because he lived most of his life in California.]
DESERT TRAIL
Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Mark Alford passed at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in [Medford,] Oregon with his beloved fiancee Elise Roland by his side.
Mark was a resident of Yucca Valley. Mark and his fiancee moved from Yucca Valley in June.
Mark’s hobbies included painting, playing drums and the saxophone, wine tasting, beer drinking, photography, cooking, reading fantasy, cuddling with Elise, gardening and watching “Jeopardy.”
Mark had a genius IQ, strong, charming personality and dry, sarcastic sense of humor. He was also very romantic and passionate. He had many interesting professions in his lifetime. He ran restaurants and hotels in San Francisco, sold real estate, shot fetish photography, built sailboats in Nantucket, was a bartender, invested in stocks, worked hospital administration, wrote erotic novels under a female pen name, drove trucks, was a sommelier and drove celebrities—just to name a few.
He was an honest man who stuck to his word; whatever he went for in life he went above and beyond. He was generous, kind and compassionate to animals. He knew he was loved as since the day they met, Elise was by his side. She gratefully spent every day for many hours with Mark. Reading, talking, bringing music, telling stories, giving him pedicures, grooming him and holding his hand until the moment he passed.
Mark requested no services be held. He requested his fiancee to privately release his ashes into the Oregon ocean.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Mark Edward Alford was born 4 Feb 1952 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Quint.
Engagement announcement of his parents:
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 9 April 1944
Wedding announcement of his parents:
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 16 July 1944
From CA Divorces: Dorman O. Alford and Gloria Q. Quint were divorced _____ Aug 1967 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Mark Edward 1952 CA1, Dorman Otto 1922 OR2, Otto Emil 1897 OR3, Albert Austin 1867 OR4, Russell 1824 TN5, Thomas 1802 VA6, William 1775 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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MAROLYN SUE ALFORD RANDOLPH
CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD
Chico, Butte Co., CA—Wednesday, 25 February 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
WILLOWS—A funeral for Marolyn S. Randolph, 70, of Willows will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Willows.
She died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at a Chico hospital.
Mrs. Randolph was born March 25, 1927 in California.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Lucero of Oroville and Susan Cooper of Hawaii; a brother, William Alford of Sonoma; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burial will take place in the Willows Cemetery following the service.
F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows will be handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marolyn S. Randolph (SS# issued in CA), last residence Oroville, Butte Co., CA.
See the obituary of her uncle Robert Hudson Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists the birth of Marolyn Sue Alford on 25 March 1927 in San Francisco Co., mother’s maiden name McMath.
In 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA: Delonzo Alford, age 30 b. CA (parents b. IL); wife Laverne 22 CA; children Bernice 3-11/12 CA, and Delonzo Jr. 1-11/12; and sister-in-law Henrietta McMath 15 CA.
On Delonzo Murch Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, a telephone repairman living in San Francisco. He was born 15 Feb 1889 in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, and supports a wife, child under 12, and his mother.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her lineage: Marolyn Sue 1927 CA1, Delonzo Murch 1889 CA2, John Harmon 1839 LA3, Robert Temple 1814 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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MARSHALL ALBERT ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 23 April 1957
In Oroville, Butte County, April 19, 1957. Marshall A. Alford of Chico, Butte County, brother of Mrs. Myrtle Christensen and uncle of Mrs. Christina Fielding of Coquille, Ore.; a native of Marysville, Yuba County, aged 79 years.
Funeral services are pending in the Chico Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Myrtle Eva Alford Christensen in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Frances Marion “Fannie” Laird Alford; and brothers Elwin Alton Alford and Rollie Everett Alford in Oregon Obituaries; and of his brother Roy D. Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
On Marshall Albert Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card, he says he was born 23 July 1877 in Maysville [Yuba Co.], CA. He was age 64, working for the State Division of Forestry in Davis, Yolo Co.
His lineage: Marshall Albert 1878 CA1, Philip Albert 1853 CA2, Matthew 1820 CA3.
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MARTHA CAROLINE YOUNG ALFORD
EVENING SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Friday, 27 May 1898
DIED
In Watsonville, May 21st, Martha C. Alford, aged 76 years.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Dave Francis, deceased
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons John Wesley Alford (with census information), Thomas Newton Alford, and William Alexander Alford in this compilation.
From Tennessee, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Martha C. Young and Mathew Aulford obtained a marriage license on 2 July 1848 in McMinn Co., TN.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial and several Ancestry family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her husband’s lineage: Matthew Nelson 1819 AL1, Charles 1790 NC2.
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MARTHA JOHN “MATTIE” PAXTON ALVORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 January 1954
Mrs. Mattie J. Alvord. 90, formerly a resident of San Bernardino 60 years, died Monday at a Newport Beach hospital.
Mrs. Alvord, 90, resided at 219 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, until 1950 when she moved to Huntington Beach. She was a native of Missouri and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by a son, Cordett Dodge of Twentynine Palms; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Dodge coroner, of Huntington Beach, and two sisters, Emily Gartman of Oklahoma City and Sally Gartman of Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mark B. Shaw Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Henry “Harry” Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Corlett Harry Alvord in this compilation.
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MARY ADELE REED ALFORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Sunday, 2 May 2010
Mary Adele Alford was born in September 1916 in San Diego, Calif., and passed away peacefully at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Sierra Vista Hospital in San Luis Obispo.
Mary is survived by twin daughters Joanie Cliffe and Jeanie Gillman (Gary); son, Thomas H. Alford Jr. (Flo); son-in-law, Rod Dodson; 10 grandchildren and their spouses; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister, Margare Fraenzl of San Diego.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Alford Sr.; her youngest daughter Dorothy Grace Dodson; and son-in-law, Roger Cliffe. This family of so many was her life.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church 962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. A celebration of her life will follow at 11:30 a.m. on the Chablis Charter out of Morro Bay. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to help Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, for their outstanding help to those in need, 277 South St. Ste R. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 Sept 1916, last residence Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., in this compilation.
CA Births lists the births of her children from 1941–1950, all with mother’s maiden name Reed: Evelyn Joan [Jean?], Margaret Joan [Jean?], Thomas Holland, and Dorothy Grace.
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MARY ALICE KUZUOKA ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Wednesday, 23 March 1994
Mary Alice Alford, 65, of Redding died Sunday, March 20, 1994, at her residence.
No services will be conducted.
Born May 26, 1928, in Albuquerque, N.M., she moved to Shasta County 16 years ago from Bell.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include husband Thomas; and brother Frank Kuzuoka of Sacramento.
Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Mary Alice Alford was born 26 May 1928 in NM, died 20 March 1994 in Shasta Co., father’s surname Kuzuoka, mother’s maiden name Gonzales.
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MARY ANN ALGER ALVORD
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 6 August 1911
In another article:
EVENING NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 4 August 1911
Mrs. M.A. Alford [sic], resident of Palo Alto since 1889, is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.P. North, after an illness of about three weeks.
Mrs. Alford was a native of New York and in her 82nd year. The funeral will take place from the North home tomorrow. Interment will be at Sacramento.
Photo from Sacramento City Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lin McNamara
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Harvey Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Frances Lulu Alvord Rockwell in Colorado Obituaries.
In 1900, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA: Mary A. Alvord, age 70 b. Oct 1829 in NY, widow, 2 children, 2 living; and her sister [sic: daughter] Mary P. North, age 54 b. Aug 1845 in NY, widow, 0 children.
In 1910, still in Palo Alto: Mary A. Alford, age 80 b. NY, widow, 8 children, 2 living; and her daughter Mary P. North, 64 NY widow, 0 children.
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MARY ANN “MOLLIE” WILLIAMS ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 January 1931
Photo from Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shelly
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children John Farah Alford, Julius Sherrell Alford, and Mary E. Alford Harris in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Erasmus Lodwick Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
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MARY BISHOP ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 9 June 1925
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B. Alvord, today at 3 p.m., from Forest Lawn Cemetery chapel. Pierce Brothers, directors.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Salazar
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her son Richard Bishop Alvord in New York Obituaries.
Mary Bishop was born 8 Apr 1865 in Middleburg, Schoharie Co., NY. She married George Head Alvord on 9 June 1886 in East Clarendon, Rutland Co., VT.
Mary shares a gravestone with her son, George Head Alvord Jr.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: George Head 1864 PA1, Charles Henry 1833 CT2, John 1797 VT3, Nathan 1768 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MARY DEVINE BROUSSARD ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 30 November 1967
Alvord, Mary D., beloved sister of Pauline Sanchez, aunt of Anita Crane.
Services Saturday 1 p.m. at Snyder Southwest Mortuary.
Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, HiD
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Mary was the 3rd wife of Frank James Alvord.
In 1930 and 1940, Frank Alvord, born MI, is living in Los Angeles Co., CA, with his wife Mary D., born LA.
From SSACI: Frank James Alvord was born 10 Oct 1876 in MI, son of James M. Alvord and Mary E. Wiffond.
From California, Death Index, 1940–1997: Frank James Alvord, born 10 Oct 1876 in MI, died 22 June 1945 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Frank James 1876 MI1, James 1847 Canada or MI2, Zelotes 1821 NY3, Zelotes 1790 VT4, Phineas 1763 VT5, Phineas 1737 VT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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MARY DORCAS ALFORD NORTHCOTE
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 3 March 1993
NORTHCOTE—Mary D., 65, passed away March 1, 1993. Beloved wife of Samuel L. Northcote. Precious mother who gave us the gift of love and life forever, of Mary Dawson and Samuel Northcote. Loving sister of Edward and Margaret Alford. 6 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters.
…. Service Saturday 11 a.m. both at Lewis Colonial/Benbough Mortuary. Private Entombment El Camino Memorial Park.
Photo from First United Methodist Church Cemetery San Diego, San Diego Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Claxton
Note from photographer: Cenotaph, no ashes buried
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Briseno
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary D. Northcote (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 June 1927, last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas E. Alford and Elvina Symons Alford; and brother Edward John Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Mary Dorcas Alford, born 2 June 1927 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Symons.
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MARY DOROTHY TAYLOR ALFORD
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 12 November 1975
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 June 1902 and died _____ Nov 1975, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Cleo Ross Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone, but her inscription is barely legible.
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MARY E. ALFORD HARRIS
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 20 May 1932
Page 5
In another article:
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 20 May 1932
Page 21
Photo from Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, X-NYer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Ann “Mollie” Williams Alford; and brothers John Farah Alford and Julius Sherrell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Erasmus Lodwick Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. Mary is incorrectly omitted from this genealogy.
Her lineage: Mary E. 1870 TX1, Erasmus Lodwick 1842 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY E. LEWIS ALFORD
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Eric Olson – used with permission
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 29 January 1927
DEATHS
In Redding, Shasta County, January 27, 1927, Mrs. Mary Alford, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 67 years.
Photos from Ferndale Cemetery, Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Celeste Wideman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Bertha Marian Alford in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Mary E. Lewis married Frank H. Alford on 1 Jan 1876 in Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Frank A. OH 1849 OH1, Barsella 1816 OH2, Elijah 1780 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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MARY ELIZA MCINTOSH KEENEY ALVORD
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—24 May 1903
Mrs. William Alvord, wife of William Alvord, president of the California Bank, and a woman widely known in social and charitable circles, died at her residence on Jackson street yesterday. Mrs. Alvord was sick but two days and her sudden death came as a shock to her family and her numerous friends. Pneumonia was the cause of her demise.
Mrs. Alvord was widely known in this city, where she had resided for a number of years. She was born at Savannah, Ga., and was the daughter of General McIntosh of the United States army. She had several brothers, all of whom were killed in the Civil War.
Mrs. Alvord came to this city soon after the war was over and had resided here ever since. She was always interested in charitable work and up to the time of her death was the president of the Protestant Orphan Asylum.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Alvord leaves two children, Dr. J.W. Keeney and Charles M. Keeney, and five grandchildren, Mrs. Esther Pummeslon, Miss May Keeney, Miss Innes Scott Keeney, Helen M. Keeney, and Charles Keeney.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
In another article:
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—27 May 1903
LAST RITES ARE SAID OVER MRS. ALVORD’S BODY
TRINITY CHURCH SCENE OF AFFECTING SERVICE AT POPULAR WOMAN’S OBSEQUIES
Amid a wealth of floral tributes from grief-stricken friends, the funeral of the late Mrs. William H. Alvord was held at Trinity Episcopal Church yesterday morning. Right Rev. William F. Nichols, Bishop of the diocese, conducted the impressive ritual of the burial service, assisted by Rev. F.W. Clampett, rector of the church, and Rev. David McCIure.
Besides a large attendance of the friends of the dead club woman, the children from the Protestant Orphan Asylum were seated on the right of the chancel and representatives of the Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Loring Club, organizations which Mrs. Alvord was prominent, were present. Dr. H.J. Stewart, an old friend of the deceased, occupied the organ bench at the special request of Mrs. Alvord’s relatives.
In another article:
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—6 June 1903
HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS. ALVORD
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
The ladies of Sequoia Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution held memorial services for the late Mrs. William Alvord yesterday afternoon at 1620 California street. Mrs. Alvord was the first State regent of the chapter in California, having been elected in 1891. Resolutions which expressed the deep grief felt by members of the chapter for their former regent were passed.
The services began at 3 o’clock, Mrs. John F. Swift, State regent, presiding. Rev. Dr. Mackin of Oakland, now of Trinity Church, assumed the ministerial duties of the meeting. Mrs. Sneider- Johnson sang two selections with sweet sympathy and expression, accompanied by Professor H.J. Stewart. Professor Vincent of Trinity Church choir rendered two songs. Mrs. E.K. Maddox of San Jose read an interesting paper on the life or genealogy of Mrs. Alvord and Mrs. Wetherbee of Fruitvale offered touching resolutions.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, William Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—18 February 1922
February 14—Mary Elizabeth Alford, aged 82 years. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of J.H. Riedeman, 1618 South Main.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Mary E. Alford, age 82, died 14 Feb 1922 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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MARY ELIZABETH MULROYAN ALFORD
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 October 1977
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Mary E. Alford, in Concord, Sunday, October 23, 1977.
Survived by daughters: Candy Luce, Modesto, Mary Alford, Albany; son, Richard Alford, Pleasanton; sisters, Margaret Jones and Catherine Jones of Oakland, Nora Slagle of Moraga; also 3 grandchildren.
A native of Oakland, aged 59 years. A 27 year resident of Concord. A member of Catholic Daughters of America Court de La Salle No. 1934; Past President of St. Bonaventure’s C.C.D. and a member of St. Bonaventure’s Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday October 26, 1977, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure’s Church. Recitation of the Rosary Tuesday, October 25, at 8:00 p.m. at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 27 March 1918 and died _____ Oct 1977, last residence not listed but last benefit sent to Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Frank M. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. She died on the second anniversary of his death.
CA Births lists Mary E. Mulroyan born 27 March 1918 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Corcoran.
A family tree posted by Mary’s daughter Candy Luce (Ancestry) provides Mary’s middle name.
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MARY ETTA MASON ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Robert Keith Bridges, AAFA #0594
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 16 August 1943
Alford—In this city, August 15, 1943, Mary Etta Alford, wife of the late William Alford, mother of Lemmie W. and Lawrence P., Oliver, Charles, Willie and Earl, and Millard Alford, Mrs. Viola Swinney, Mrs. Pearl Michand, Mrs. Mary L. Bridges and Juliet Moore; a native of California.
Mrs. Alford will be forwarded to Visalia this evening for interment. Miller & Skelton service.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Lemuel Webber “Lemmie” Alford and William Elijah “Buck” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Charles Mason Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Mary’s gravestone shows her birth date, 28 June 1869.
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MARY EUGENIA ALFORD RYAN MORGAN BONNELL
Grandmother of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332
Grandaunt of Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436
Photo from Jerry Bonnell
PALO ALTO TIMES
Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—24 November 1973
In Mountain View, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1973, Mary E. Bonnell of Mountain View, loving mother of William A. Bonnell of Lynwood, Wash. and Mr. John P. Bonnell of Sonora, Calif.; sister of Mrs. Eleanor Gover of Atherton, also two sisters and three brothers, all of Colorado; also survived by four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a native of Colorado, aged 91 years.
Friends are invited to attend memorial services at the Gienger and Hays Funeral Home, Cuesta Drive at Miramonte, Mountain View on Monday, Nov. 26, 1973 at 2 p.m., Rev. William C. Dyer of Trinity Methodist Church, Mountain View, officiating. Inurnment private. The family prefers that contribution in her memory be made to the American Heart Association.
Photo from Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Bonnell (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Nov 1881 and died _____ Nov 1973, last residence Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her father, William Arnold Alford (with family photo); and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Samuel Alexander Alford; and William Beebe in Colorado Obituaries.
Mary was married 3 times:
George L. Ryan (1864–1901) 22 Nov 1899
William Henry Morgan (1878–1904) 27 Sep 1903
Homer Elroy Bonnell (1880–1951) 25 Dec 1907
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Mary Eugenia 1881 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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MARY EVELYN CARPENTER ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Thursday, 30 June 1955
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Alford, 80, who spent the greater part of her life in Tehama County, died yesterday at the home of her grandson, Charles T. Alford, on Clear Creek, Shasta County.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hoyt’s chapel, followed by burial at the Cottonwood cemetery. The Rev. Harold Johanson of the Cottonwood Baptist church will officiate.
Mrs. Alford was born October 2, 1865, in El Dorado County, coming to Tehama County as a small child. She attended local schools and was graduated from the old Gans Academy. She taught for about 20 years at the Bend, Jelly, Evergreen, and Hunter schools and was married in 1890 to Charles O. Alford at the Red Bluff Baptist church. Her husband and three children preceded her in death.
The family lived on a ranch in the Cottonwood Creek area until 1946, when the parents moved to Red Bluff.
Besides the grandson at Clear Creek, deceased is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cook [Cock?] of Cottonwood, Mrs. Beatrice Russell of Red Bluff; two brothers, Robert Carpenter of Oroville; Ed Carpenter of Red Bluff; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Blackman of Chester; and Mrs. Jessie Thorpe of Woodland. She also has several grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: Mary’s husband was Charles Oliver Alford, youngest child of Robert Temple Alford and his second wife, America Williams.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her husband’s lineage: Charles Oliver 1862 CA1, Robert Temple 1814 MS2, Julius 1785 NC3, Hudson 1760 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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MARY GABRIEL FOY ALFORD
Mother of Kathleen Mary Alford, AAFA #0644, Howard Anson Alford, Jr., AAFA #0971, Michael Foy Alford, AAFA #0972, Owen John Alford, AAFA #0973
VALLEY TIMES
Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA—29 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Mary G. Alford
April 18, 1923–Sept. 22, 1999
Mary Alford, a homemaker, died in Livermore. She was 76.
The native of San Francisco lived in Livermore for 37 years.
Affiliations and hobbies: St. Michael’s Church in Livermore; reading, flower gardening, photography
Military: Navy, World War II.
Survivors: Daughter, Kathleen Alford of Tracy; sons, Howard Alford Jr. of South Lake Tahoe, Owen Alford of Tracy, Tom Alford of Livermore and Mike Alford of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. Her husband, Howard, died in 1994.
Services: Private. Arrangements by Wilson Family Funeral Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary G. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Howard Anson Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Michael Foy Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
Mary and many of her children and grandchildren were present at the AAFA meeting in California in 1997.
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MARY HELEN HALFORD HINES
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 7 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Hines, Mary Helen Halford—A San Francisco resident for 66 years. Born 3-10-06 Auburn, IL died 10-4-98 in Santa Barbara, CA among family. Beloved wife of Robert Benjamin Hines (deceased) for 67 years; adored mother of Robert Benjamin Hines, Jr. (deceased) and Linda Ann Hines; nurturing grandmother to Mary Ruth and Erin Kathleen McKeown. She wore stars in her crown, she was magnificent.
Friends are invited to attend her services on Friday, October 9th at 12:30pm at Noble Chapel, Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma, CA....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary H. Hines (SS# issued in CA), last residence Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
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MARY IOLA O’LOUGHLIN ALVORD
Benjamin and Iola Alvord
From their son-in-law Jack Breglio – used with permission
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—28 May 2007
11/11/1908 - 5/22/2007
Mary Iola Alvord passed on May 22, at the age of 98, she was born in Mt. Vernon, Wash.
She married Benjamin Alvord on November 28, 1930, in Nooksack [Whatcom Co.], Wash. Mary worked as a book store clerk at Cal State University in San Jose. She was a rock hound, loved gardening and bingo.
She is survived by daughters: Barbara White (Jack), Jeannette Breglio (Jack), seven granddaughters, two grandsons, seven great-granddaughters, ten great grandsons, two great-great granddaughters and three great-great grandsons.
She is preceded in death by Benjamin Alvord, her husband, on July 5, 2003.
Services are planned for Thursday, May 31, at 2 p.m., at New Elm Ridge Cemetery, Grass Valley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Photo from New Elm Ridge Cemetery, Grass Valley, Nevada Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claudia Pawson Goodman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iola Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Nov 1908, last residence Auburn, Placer Co., CA.
From Jack Breglio: Iola, as she was called, was the daughter of Guy Hugh O’Loughlin and Olive Pearl Bates. They are buried in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Benjamin Franklin 1907 OR1, Carl Stewart 1878 KS2, William Nelson 1849 KS3, Nelson 1813 NY4, Joel 1779 CT5, Bela 1741 CT6, Aaron 1713 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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MARY JANE ALVORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 20 November 1897
DEATH OF AN OLD LADY
Mary Jane Alvord, a native of England, aged 82 years, died at her home at East Twenty-sixth street and Thirteenth avenue yesterday. The funeral will take place to-morrow and the remains will be interred in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Alvord had lived in Oakland for two years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Frank Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY JOYCE WALDRON ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—8 October 2004
June 13, 1933 - October 6, 2004
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary….
Mary Alford, age 71, was born in Council Hill, Oklahoma and moved to Bakersfield at the age of 7.
Mary was a people person and she loved people. Mary was employed by Carlson Development for 27 years and was Resident Manager of Jasmine Gardens Apts. for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill; son, Wendell Alford and daughter-in-law, Brenda Alford; daughter, Devie Blackmon, and husband, Joe Blackmon; one grandson; sister, Edith Baker of Tulare; brother, Robert Waldron and wife, Joyce of Bullhead City, Arizona. Several nieces and nephews and cherished family friend, Alice Cleveland.
Mary had a great love for God, so I know she will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, from 4-8 p.m., at Mish Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Boyd Alford; and her son Wendell Corey Alford in this compilation.
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MARY LEE HUBBARD JOHNSON ALFRED
PRESS DEMOCRAT
Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA—31 December 2010
Mary Lee Alfred of Rohnert Park, passed away on December 16, 2010 at the age of 79. Preceded in death by her beloved husband William Jerome Alfred and daughter Robin Anslow.
Survived by her sons: Zane S. Johnson and Darryl M. Johnson; daughters: Lori A. Johnson and Erin M. Alfred. Grand daughters: Tara Anslow and Holly Anslow; and great grandchild Kaleigh Asbridge.
Mary graduated from Hartnell College, class of 1949 in Salinas, Ca. and was a Senior member of the American Society of Appraisers. She loved music, playing piano and organ. Most of all she loved to get together and have fun with her family and friends. Mary was a inspiration because of her positive attitude towards life, generous heart and willingness to help others.
Burial will be at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, 430 Magnolia Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952 on Friday, January 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be at Faith Community Church 7352 Boris Court, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 on Friday, January 7, 2010 at: 2:30 p.m. A celebration of her life to follow after the Memorial Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Lee Alfred (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Aug 1931, last residence Rohnert Park, Sonoma Co., CA.
CA Births lists her children, Darryl Milan Johnson, Zane Scott Johnson, Lori A. Johnson, and Erin M. Alfred, mother’s maiden name Hubbard.
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MARY LOIS GIFFORD ALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Monday, 18 November 1974
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 May 1924 and died _____ Nov 1974, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Kenneth N. Alford; and son Jerry Dowell Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Mary L. Alford was born 22 May 1924 in AR and died 16 Nov 1974 in Merced Co., CA.
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MARY LOU ALFORD GARMANY
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in Alabama Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
GADSDEN TIMES
Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL—13 March 2016
Garmany, Mary Lou Alford
April 14, 1941 - Feb. 26, 2016
Mrs. Garmany, 74, passed away peacefully with her son at her side in Sacramento, Calif.
She was a very kind, caring, and generous lady. She filled many roles in her life, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She touched many lives during her time here on earth. She will be greatly missed by many. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two sons, Byron Alford, Kenny (Evan) Alford-Mays, Calif.; two grandchildren, Misty Alford and Brandi Hope; several great-grandchildren; her brother, Arvil (Linda) Alford; two sisters, Billie Pearl (Johnny) Kelley and Ida (Dalton) Flowers; and a host of many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and special family friend Donna Ford Richardson.
A memorial will be held at New Bethel Cemetery on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. The sons request in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to The Hearing Loss Association of America (www.hearingloss.org) in her memory.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Scott Junior Alford and Amanda “Mandy” Chapman Alford; and half-siblings Loyd Junior Alford, Perry Mason Alford, Ruby Jewel Alford Jenkins in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Mary Lou 1941 AL1, Scott Junior 1892 AL2, William J. 1862 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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MARY ONA USREY ALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—10 December 1979
In Stockton, December 7, 1979. Mary O. Alford, loving mother of Claude Alford of Stockton.
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THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—18 December 1979
Funeral services were held for Mary O Alford, 75, a Stockton resident for almost 40 years.
Mrs. Alford was born in Texas and came to Stockton in 1940. She worked for 25 years at the Stockton Box Co., from which she retired several years ago. She also was a member of Faith Missionary Church.
Survivors include a son, Claude Alford; a brother and three sisters, including Nell Killian of Stockton.
Photo from Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 Aug 1904 and died ______ Dec 1979, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son Claude Howard Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her husband’s lineage: Henry Monroe 1900 AR1, Joseph David 1842 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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MARY THERESA KEALY ALVORD
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by C. Elliott
MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA—11 May 1901
On Saturday morning, May 5th, Mrs. M. Alvord the wife of Lorenzo Alvord of Jerseydale, quietly passed away at her home.
The deceased was a native of Ireland, but came to this country in early childhood. She was married to Lorenzo Alvord in the Webber House in Mariposa, September 27th, 1863, and with her husband and family have resided in this country ever since. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Alvord lived at Washington mine near Hornitos and are well and favorably known throughout the county.
The deceased leaves a husband and three grown sons, Edward and John Alvord of Merced and Asa Alvord of Jerseydale, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
The deceased in her lifetime held the respect and esteem of her neighbors and friend, many of whom attended the funeral which took place on Sunday, the internment being made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery in Mariposa….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Lorenzo Alvord; and children Asa Lorenzo Alvord, Edward Russell Alvord, and Minnie Louisa Alvord Burdette in this compilation.
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MATTHEW SOLOMON ALFORD
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
“Mathew Salomon Alford [sic] and Minnie Jennings Alford family”
Photo from NURSEBADIE’s Brown Family Tree (Ancestry)
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday 24 February 1961
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Edgar William Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
From CA Deaths; Matt Alford was born in MS, died 22 Feb 1961 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.
From Mississippi, Compled Marriage Index (Ancestry): Mat Alford married Minnie Jennings on 2 Oct 1893 in Webster Co., MS.
Matthew’s father Solomon and slave Lussie had six children. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford-Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Matthew Solomon 1860 MS1, Solomon 1828 AL2, Littleberry 1801 NC3.
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MATTIE ALBERTA ALFORD WILLIAMSON
Aunt of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
WEEKLY NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Thursday, 10 October 1957
Photo from Mountain Home Cemetery, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her mother, Laura Judson Cagle Alford; and sister Maude Eddie Alford Roper in Texas Obituaries; and of her brother Horace H. Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
From CA Deaths: Mattie Williamson died 26 Sept 1957 in Kings Co., CA. She was born 9 Oct 1869 in AR, father’s surname Alford and mother’s maiden name Kagle.
From Texas, Select County Marriae Index (Ancestry): Mattie Alford married Tom Williamson on 16 March 1887 in Lamar Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Mattie Alberta 1869 AR1, James C. 1844 AL2, Calvin H. 1813 NC3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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MAURICE BURNFIELD “AL” ALFORD
Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—_____ January 2022
Maurice “Al” Alford, 92 years old, passed peacefully January 18, 2022 in Nipomo, CA.
Born in Dallas, Texas to L.B. and Allie Alford, he served in the US Army and Navy from 1948–1955 after which he moved to Tucson, AZ where he he earned a BS in Engineering from the University of Arizona and served as a police officer until 1960. He then moved to California and became a successful agent for State Farm Insurance in Salinas. He retired at age 72, later settling in Nipomo, CA.
He was preceded in death by his son Edrik Alford in 2014, and [his wife] Loraine Wheeler-Alford in 2021.
He is survived by his daughter Evonda Alford, Sherry Alford Schlung, six grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
Graveside Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:00AM: Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his third wife, Loraine Allie Spaulding Page Alford; son Edrik Maurice Alford; and father, Lovera Burnfield Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Wallace Reid “Wally” Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
From Texas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Maurice Burnfield Alford was born 17 Dec 1929 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, son of Lovera Burnfield Alford and Allie Lee Sexton.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler.
His lineage: Maurice Burnfield 1929 TX1, Lovera Burnfield 1903 TX2, Major Church 1861 MS3, Churchwell 1830 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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MAURICE MELVIN ALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
PARADISE POST
Paradise, Butte Co., CA—_____ April 1999
A memorial service for Maurice Melvin Alford, 80, of Paradise, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Congregational Church. Burial will follow at Gridley Biggs Cemetery. He died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at an Oroville hospital.
Alford was born June 23, 1918, in Louisburg, MO, and was owner-operator of a Shell Station for 31 years in San Jose, CA. He enjoyed Golf, gardening and oil painting. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and his great-grandchild.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Paradise; a sister, Jewell Wise of Montana; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maurice M. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Ruth Fugate Alford; and his son James Voin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Maurice Melvin 1918 MO1, Melvin M. 1887 MO2, Matthew 1854 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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MAYE. F. ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—19 March 1940
The funeral services of Mrs. Maye Alford will be held today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of W.A. Brown, 1815 South Flower street.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Maye F. Alford was born 30 Aug 1886 in IL, died 17 March 1940 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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MEARL HARLAND ALVORD
[Although she died in California, we are also including her obituary in Michigan Obituaries because she lived there almost her entire life.]
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 21 December 1986
SAN DIMAS, Calif.—Mrs. Mearl L. Alvord, 72, of 6 East Valley View, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1986, in Inner Community Hospital, Covina, Calif.
She was born July 8, 1914, in Port Huron where she lived until moving to California in February 1986. She married Dwain Alvord on June 19, 1937, in Port Huron. He died Sept. 6, 1976. She was a former employee of Mary Maxim’s, Port Huron. She attended Sturges Memorial Congregational Church.
She is survived by a son, Alan R. Alvord; San Dimas, Calif.; two daughters, Gayle McFarlane, San Dimas, Calif., and Mrs. Jack (Sharon) Brown of Covina, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette Emerick, Poway, Calif., Nina Rogers, Marysville, and Katherine Wollenschlager, Port Huron; and a brother, Jack Harland, Port Huron.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Dellis W. Hudson of the Sturges Memorial Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery….
Pallbearers will be Randy and Timothy McFarlane, Ralph Mitchell, Carl Klass, Brian Klass and John Forstner….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1986) dates of Mearl Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence San Dimas, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her husband, Dwain Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son, Alan Richard “Butch” Alvord in Michigan Obituaries.
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MELBA VEHON KELLY ALFORD
[She died in CA, but we are also including her obituary in Washington Obituaries because she also lived there.]
THE COLUMBIAN
Vancouver, Clark Co., WA—Monday, 14 April 1997
Melba V. Alford, who lived in California and Vancouver, died April 7, 1997, in Palm Springs, Calif., where she spent winters. She was 69.
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Scio [Linn Co.], Ore., and moved to Vancouver 45 years ago. She retired as a bookkeeper at Clark County District Court in 1987. She loved the desert and refinishing furniture.
Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Liedtke of Aberdeen; two sons, Scott of Camas and Bob of Ridgefield; three sisters, Donna Williams of Boise, Idaho, Dorma Bell of the Tri-Cities, Wash., and Shirley Mittleider of Nehalem, Ore.; and seven grandchildren.
…. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 371, Vancouver, WA 98666.
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DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 April 1997
Melba Vehon Alford, 69, of Desert Hot Springs died April 7, 1997, at Rancho Mirage Health Center.
She was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Oregon to Zelfa Philpot Kelly and Harry Kelly. She was a bookkeeper for the County of Clark, Wash.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Alford of Richfield, Wash., and Scott Alford of Camas, Wash.; a daughter, Nancy Liedtke of Aberdeen, Wash.; three sisters, Donna Williams of Boise, Idaho, Dorma Bell of Tri Cities, Wash. and Shirley Mittlieder of Nehalem, Ore.; and seven grandchildren.
Private services are under the direction of Rose Mortuary of Desert Hot Springs.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melba V. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
We included the obituary of her husband, Lowell Leroy Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
Melba and her 3 sisters are listed on the 1930 census, South Scio, Linn Co., OR, with their parents Russell and Zilpha M. Kelly.
From Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-1924, 1946-2008 (Ancestry): Lowell Alford married Melba Kelly on 27 Feb 1949 in Umatilla Co., OR. They apparently were divorced.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Lowell L. 1925/26 OR1, Lowell Constantine 1898 WA2, Julian George 1863 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MELISSA MERLE HAMMOND HALLFORD
NAPA VALLEY REGISTER
Napa, Napa Co., CA—Thursday, 6 May 2004
Melissa Merle Hallford, age 73, went to meet her Lord on Monday, May 3, 2004.
She was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Sacramento, to Amos and Ruth Hammond. She graduated from high school, in Sacramento, Feb. 4, 1944.
She met James E. Hallford at “The Lighthouse” chapel in Sacramento. They were united in marriage, Sept. 22, 1948, and moved to Napa shortly after.
She is survived by her loving husband, James E. Hallford of Napa; sister Wanda Sease of Roseville; son Richard Hallford and wife Evelyn of Littleton, Colo.; daughter Ruth Dougherty and husband Roger of American Canyon; son Daryl Hallford and wife Kari, daughter Sharon Fata and husband Richard, son Rodger Hallford and wife Gail, all of Napa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Anthony, Daven, Richard, Ryan and Melissa, and three great-grandchildren.
After she raised her children, she was an Avon rep for many years. She went to work for Mervyn’s department store for seven years, but her favorite job was being mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet, fish, cook, write poems, flower gardening, shopping, attending garage sales and decorating for special events.
She was a founding member of the United Pentecostal Church (New Life Tabernacle) of Napa. She will be dearly missed.
Friends are invited to attend the service Friday, May 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 2625 First Street, Napa. Interment at Tulocay Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melissa M. Hallford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Napa, Napa Co., CA.
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MELVIN JEAN HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 18 October 2009
Melvin Jean Halford, 45, of Fresno died Tuesday [October 13].
He was a substitute teacher.
Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Funeral Chapel. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Daniel Halford, in this compilation.
From U.S. Public Records Index (Ancestry): Melvin J. Halford, living in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, was born 4 July 1964.
His HALFORD lineage: Melvin Jean 1964 ??1, Daniel 1931 AR2, Creatie 1913 AR3.
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MICHAEL ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Friday, 29 August 2014
Mike Alford, 71, Bakersfield, Aug. 27. Greenlawn Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Michael Alford was born 17 Nov 1942 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Delaney.
From CA Marriages and CA Divorces:
Micheal Alford, age 17, married Kathryn M. Skillings, age 15, on 26 Aug 1960, Alameda Co.
Michael Alford and Kathryn M. Skillings were divorced in June 1968 in Alamead, Alameda Co.
Mike Alford, age 26, married Darlene R. Sutcliffe, age 24, on 2 July 1969 in Kern Co.
Mike Alford and Darlene R. Walker were divorced in Nov 1972 in Kern Co.
From Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry): Mike Alford married Joyce Lynn Evans on 17 Apr 1976 in Clark Co.
From Ancestry family trees: Michael Alford was the son of Jack William Gunn (1919–1004) and Dorothy Lee Delaney. Jack was the son of Alva Warren Gunn and Ida C. Holzemer. Ida’s second husband was Grover A. Alford, and Jack used his last name—whether he was adopted is not known.
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MICHAEL AARON ALFORD
Uncle of Jeffery Richard Alford, AAFA #1319
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 19 July 1988
Alford, Michael Aaron, Born August 21, 1934 in La Jolla, Calif. Passed away July 16, 1988 in El Centro.
Husand of Sandra Alford. Father of Thomas and Patricia, of El Cajon, Tim and Tony of El Centro. Son of Irene Alford of El Centro. Brother of Richard and Tom Alford.
He was a sales representative for 35 years for Bohemia Distributors, 15 years in San Diego.
Rosary Wed. 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, El Centro. Church service Thurs. 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Hems Brothers Mortuary of El Centro in charge of services.
Photo from Memory Gardens Cemetery, Imperial, Imperial Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Jordan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Michael Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Sandra Jo Betchel Alford; children Anthony Joseph “Tony” Alford, Patricia Irene Alford Duron, and Thomas Aaron Alford; and brother Jon Richard Alford in this compilation.
CA Births lists Michael Aaron Alford born 21 Aug 1934 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bogue.
CA Marriages lists Michael A. Alford, age 29, married Sandra J. Betchel, age 29, in Imperial Co. on 20 March 1964.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage lineage: Michael Aaron 1934 CA1, Aaron Leon 1913 TX2, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MICHAEL F. ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Thursday, 25 August 2016
Michael F. Alford, 68, of Lake Isabella, Aug. 24 in Bakersfield. Mission Family Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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MICHAEL H. ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 January 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Michael Alford; Travel Club Innovator
Michael Alford, who took people out of their complacency and sent them off to see the world with his innovative low-budget Unitours Club Universe, has died. He was 78 Alford, who built a two-man operation into one of the world’s largest travel organizations and helped fuel explosive growth in worldwide travel, died Jan. 16 in Laguna Niguel, where he lived.
In 1958, shortly after his arrival from Europe, Alford set out to create, cajole and capture the as yet untapped low-budget travel market. By the time he sold the Los Angeles company 20 years later, he had sent 1 million travelers to Europe, Hawaii, the Orient, Africa, South America, Mexico and the South Pacific, and had done it economically.
He also had helped those regions develop affordable hotels and other travel businesses to serve the travelers he sent. “Besides being a super salesman, Alford is a master showman,” The Times’ former travel editor, Jerry HULSE, wrote in 1976. “His operation is successful for a couple reasons: volume sales and a low profit margin.”
Before jets became popular, Alford chartered propeller-driven Lockheed Constellations, DC-6s and Boeing Stratocruisers to ferry people 13 hours to New York, and another 14 hours from there to Europe. When the going rate for independent travel to Europe was $2000, Alford booked 30 day tours for $800. He unabashedly proclaimed his tours “the biggest bargain in travel” and nobody argued.
After he got crowds lining up for Europe, he began persuading people to go to Hawaii in 1960. A couple of years later, he became the first to charter planes to Tahiti. Then he pioneered cheap cruises to Mexico, luring other travel companies to jump on his bandwagon.
Because restrictions governing charters required those flying together to belong to some club or organization or have an official “affinity,” Alford created Club Universe, a club whose members had no common interest or purpose other than travel. He charged modest dues, initially $5, and in turn delivered newsletters touting available tours.
Born in Germany and educated in England, Alford was a British saboteur during World War II, parachuting into Germany to blow up factories, destroy railroads and the like. After the war, he worked as a European tour guide and huckster.
With that experience, he started his shoestring American travel enterprise with $1000. Initially, he touted travel during lunch hours to employees of large operations from Douglas Aircraft Co. to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
By the 1970s, he was producing lavish stage extravaganzas at such venues as the Greek Theater and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, featuring Polynesian dancers from Hawaii and Tahiti and Kabuki stars from Japan. He also took the shows on the road to 25 American cities. Free, they ended with invitations to sign up for tours.
Alford phased out the stage shows in 1975 in favor of cable television specials. Travel films remained available along with brochures at his Unitours/Club Universe offices.
He became a popular speaker and consultant in the travel industry, and served as president of two travel organizers’ associations.
Alford is survived by his wife, Diane; three children, Stephen, Jeff and Kim, and three grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11 am Saturday at South Shores Church, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach, CA. The family has asked that any donations be made to the Michael Alford World Travel Education Fund, 30811 Concord Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 Apr 1921, last residence Laguna Niguel, Orange Co., CA.
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MICHAEL JAY ALFORD
DAILY BREEZE
Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—13 June 2015
Michael J. Alford died peacefully in the presence of his wife and son on June 8, 2015. Michael was admitted to the hospital on May 16, 2015 for his final journey. During the last weeks of his life, Michael was baptized a Roman Catholic and received the Sacrament of Confirmation, reached his 28th year of marriage and 64th year of life before passing away from complications of a heart attack.
Michael loved life, living in Lomita, spending time with family and friends, music and a great bottle of red wine. Michael graduated from Narbonne High School and the University of Southern California and practiced as a Certified Public Accountant until death.
Michael is survived by his wife, Monica Dever, son, Christopher Alford and many extended family members and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother Jackie, father Jack and sister Joni. Deus tecum, Michael!
Viewing will be Wednesday, June 17, 5-7:00 pm at McNerney’s Mortuary followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 18th, 10:30 am at Mary Star of the Sea Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Jack Milton Alford and Jacqueline “Jackie” Reimer Alford, in this compilation.
His memorial page at McNerney’s Mortuary says he was born 25 May 1951.
From CA Births: Michael Jay Alford was born 25 May 1951 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Reimer.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Michael Jay 1951 CA1, Jack Milton 1923 CA2, Ryland Felix 1900 AR3, Willard Barclay 1877 AR4, Henry Thomas 1848 AR5, Leander H. 1814 NC6, Andrews 1787 NC7, William 1751 ??8.
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MICHAEL LAWRENCE ALFORD
MARTINEZ NEWS-GAZETTE
Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 24 May 2015
MICHAEL L. ALFORD FONDLY REMEMBERED
Michael L. Alford, lifelong resident of Martinez, died late Thursday night. Few details were available at press time but friends of Alford say he died of congestive heart failure. Alford was at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center getting treatment for fluid around his heart when he had a heart attack and was unable to be revived.
Alford, who often boasted of attending nearly 300 consecutive Martinez City Council meetings, was a watchdog of Martinez politics, and few public officials avoided his criticisms. Alford appeared numerous times on Martinez election ballots since 2006.
Mayor Rob Schroder, a frequent target of Alford jabs at Council meetings, was shocked when hearing of the news. “I’m stunned,” Schroder said Friday morning. “Mike grew up in this town, he’s been a fixture.
“I had no idea who he was until I ran for mayor for the first time in 2002. I remember Mike driving around in this mini-motorhome, with a ‘John Sparacino for Mayor’ sign. We had our ups and downs, and he ran against me for mayor at least two times.”
When the city became more politically correct and started using the phrase ‘Happy Holidays’ instead of ‘Merry Christmas’, Alford was quick to call out the mayor.
“He would drive all through downtown with a sign that read, ‘Mayor Rob Schroder has cancelled Christmas,’” Schroder laughed. “He was dedicated, he was colorful. In some ways it is a loss for the community, he was some of the color of Martinez.
“I have decided I am going adjourn the next council meeting in his memory.”
Long-time friend Marty Ochoa spoke fondly of an Alford many might not have known.
“His best face was the one very few people ever saw,” Ochoa said. “It was all the good things he did. He was always the rebel rouser, always had a way to push the right buttons with anybody and everybody. But the face that nobody ever saw as much as I did was the face of his goodwill and good being.”
Ochoa, who knew Alford for over 40 years and grew up with him in the Mountain View neighborhood of Martinez, said “the face everyone sees is not the real one he portrayed. He liked to put on a show.
“He’d come in dressed all in black with his white captain’s hat. But that was just one of his many hats, because he wore plenty of good hats, too. Taking care of his mom and his family.”
Anne Mobley said she met Alford ten years ago when she opened her downtown boutique, White Rabbit.
“Mike was a very controversial person but he had a good heart and he loved Martinez,” Mobley said. “I am sure he will be missed greatly. I have a special place in my heart for him.
“He would be an attack dog at times, and that was his nature but his heart was here. I feel for his wife, his kids and grandkids. I know they will miss him, as will I.”
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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CONCORD TRANSCRIPT
Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA—Friday, 29 May 2015
ALFORD, COUNCIL ACTIVIST, DIES
MARTINEZ RESIDENT SPOKE THE TRUTH TO POWER BROKERS
MARTINEZ—Mike Alford, the man dressed in black with a devotion to Martinez, died unexpectedly of congestive heart failure May 22, at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
Alford was an enigma who could appear in any neighborhood, at any hour and especially at City Council meetings, where he delighted in speaking his truth to politicians and power brokers.
“We were shocked,” said his son Scott Alford.
So was everyone who knew him as a high-energy individual whose active lifestyle included regular weightlifting and didn’t include drinking, smoking or drugs.
A Martinez City Council and mayoral candidate, Mike Alford questioned authority and often reminded others of the once-flourishing downtown economy. He wanted the return of business and industry to provide local jobs again.
Born July 6, 1943, to Mary and Budd Alford, Mike’s perspective on life congealed the 1960s. His car radio and mobile phone ringtone were tuned to the music of the ’60s and ’70s, according to lifelong friend Mary Ochoa.
“We were friends at Alhambra High School and belonged to the Martinez Mod Rods ... Mike was the kind of a guy who always stuck up for those who could not defend themselves.”
When the television character Fonzi introduced America to the idea that someone who works hard at looking “bad” might be good, Mike’s daughter, Tracey Alford McKeown, was a fan.
“My mom was a nurse and worked nights. My dad would call me up and pretend to be ‘The Fonz.’ I was thrilled. I believed him.”
Although Mike Alford dropped out of AHS in his junior year, his wife Roberta marveled at his intellect and remarkable memory.
“Mike could quote the Bible front to back, and the Koran,” she recalled. “Mike had a high IQ. He built a car, from a kit, and developed a way to power a car using magnets (before magnet-driven Japanese high speed trains).”
Dressed in a black leather vest ensemble with a captain’s hat in his role as political gadfly, Alford did not always get the respect some of his ideas may have deserved, friends said.
Since 2009, Alford worked with Talbott Howard of E3 on portable technology to drastically cut the cost of polluted water cleanup, and tried to bring it to Martinez.
The company (with a partner) was bidding on the Santa Barbara oil spill cleanup when Alford died. One of his last calls was to arrange a meeting between Howard and Contra Costa County Sanitation District officials, Howard said.
Alford found time to visit his mother regularly, take in stray cats and constantly learn something new, according to his friends and family. Alford posted this bit of his philosophy of life on the Internet before his daughter Tracey taught him the implication of using capitals: “Life—is a VACATION - Family Pets And People Are What Life is All About—I Have Learned One thing You can never stop learning—Every Person is a Different Chapter in Your Life!!”
Mike’s life was crammed with “chapters” of every description, according to Roberta, his wife of 40 years. “He loved people and loved life,” she said.
Alford began commenting at council meetings in 2002—when Mayor Rob Schroder was first elected—and was proud to have attended about 300 consecutive meetings.
“Martinez will not be the same without him,” said Schroder.
A celebration of life will be held for Mike Alford at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Martinez Yacht Club, 111 Tarantino Road.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Michael Lawrence Alford was born 6 July 1943 in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Ryan.
From CA Marriages and CA Divorces:
Michael L. Alford, age 21, married Sheri L. Bignoli, age 17, on 13 Apr 1965 in Contra Costa Co.
Michael L. Alford and Sheri B. Alford were divorced in May 1968 in Contra Costa Co.
Michael L. Alford, age 27, married Lori A. Boyle, age 16, on 21 June 1971 in Contra Costa Co.
Michael L. Alford and Lori A. Boyle were divorced in Sept 1972 in Contra Costa Co.
Michael L. Alford, age 30, married Roberta L. Bobrosky, age 24, on 20 May 1974 in Contra Costa Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Michael Lawrence 1943 CA1, Garfield Arthur 1920 CA2, Garfield Arthur 1881 KS3, Carlton Duane 1841 NY4, Duane D. 1811 MA5, Abner 1767 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1575 England11.
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MICHAEL LYN ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—4 January 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Michael Lynn, Born September 21, 1959 passed away December 30, 2003 from brain cancer with his loving family by his side.
Michael was raised in Rocklin, CA before joining the U.S. Navy and traveling the world and living in Japan for 10 years. Michael was a free spirit that lived life in his own way. We will all miss him, and carry him in our hearts forever.
Michael leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory: his devoted mother LaVerne Lynch Roenspie; Stepfather Jack Roenspie; Father Bill Alford; Sisters, Debbie Brewer, Joy Pietrek, Guen Ditmars; Brothers, Wayne Alford, Wes Alford, Dale Lynch, Erick Lynch. Michael also leaves many brother and sisters in-law; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will remember him fondly and with love.
Michael was preceded in death by his stepfather of 23 years Wendel Lynch. Also by his side at the end Sue Rademacher, who we thank along with her family for caring for our mother and helping us through this time of our loss.
There will be a graveside gathering to celebrate his life on January 12, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Rocklin Cemetery in Rocklin, CA….
Photo from Rocklin Cemetery, Rocklin, Placer Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Valarie Vine
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Michael L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) but list his birth date as 22 Sept 1959, last residence not listed.
From CA Births: Michael L. Alford was born 22 Sept 1959 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Barnes.
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MICHAEL LYNN ALFORD
Son of Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Brother of Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
Photo from Vietnam Memorial Fund Wall of Faces
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 9 May 1968
Full military honors will be accorded Army SP4 Michael Lynn Alford during funeral services Saturday in Redlands.
SP4 Alford, an 18-year-old medic, was killed in action in South Vietnam on May 1. He graduated from Redlands high school last June.
The soldier is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Alford, 1307 W. Fern avenue, Redlands; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert B. Thompson, of Yucaipa; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Wait, of Redlands; and by-three brothers, Daniel Lee, Phillip Dennis and Robert Shawn Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Weeks Hall of the First Methodist church…. Full military honors will be accorded by an honor guard from Ft. Irwin.
Friends may call at the Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial chapel in Redlands until 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday and at the First Methodist church until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Barbara Jane Waite Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Michael Lynn Alford was born 11 Aug 1949 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Waite.
Michael is honored on Panel 53E, Row 27 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. His online memorial says he died in Long An province.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Michael Lynn 1949 CA1, Andrew Franklin 1926 CA2, Jesse Ellis 1898 MN3, Lewis Austin 1871 MN4, Alonzo 1840 NY5, Lewis 1814 VT6, Ashley Owen 1770 VT7, Benedict 1716 CT8, Benedict 1699 CT9, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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MILDRED CHARLETTE ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Friday, 9 November 2012
Mildred Charlette Alford died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at her residence in Red Bluff. She was 74.
Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MILDRED CHRISTINE COY HALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 19 October 2006
Nov. 28, 1930 - October 18, 2006
Mildred C. Halford, passed away on Wed., Oct. 18, 2006 at the age of 75. Services will be held on Fri., Oct. 20, 2006 at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home located at 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Committal at Cherokee Memorial Park.
Photo from Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Nov 1930, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Kenneth M. “Mack” Halford, in this compilation.
Her middle and maiden names are from her Find A Grave memorial, which lists her parents as George W. Coy and Lubie Dye.
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MILDRED PEARSON ALFORD HAYGOOD MITCHELL
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 September 1998
Mildred Pearson Mitchell, a Merced resident for 60 years, died Saturday [September 12] at home.
She was born Aug. 19, 1928 in Idaho. She attended Merced schools. She was a homemaker and also worked for a number of years as a grocery clerk at Lute’s Market in Planada and Striblings Nursery in Merced. She was a member of the Barhopper Motor Cycle Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Haynes of Merced; a son, Skip Haygood of Merced, and two grandchildren.
Visitation is Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Merced District Cemetery….
Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Merced Cemetery District, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
Photo posted 8 May 2010
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Lester Edward Alford and Lurana Freeman Alford; and siblings Inez Marie Alford Wiget, Robert J. Alford, and William Edward Alford in this compilation.
From CA Births: Ernest Ray Haygood and Sharon Marie Haygood were born in Merced Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Mildred Pearson 1928 OK1, Lester Edward 1892 KS2, William Euclid 1848 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William L. 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MILDRED VIRGINIA HOBBS ALFORD
California Funeral Alternatives
San Diego Co., CA—_____ December 2018
Mildred Virginia Alford passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 89 after a full and wonderful life.
Mildred was born in San Diego, California on July 18, 1929 and was raised in La Jolla by her parents, Charles Edward and Nannie May Hobbs, with her brother, Clark, and sisters, Shirley and Sharon. Millie graduated from La Jolla High School, Class of 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Don Alford, and together raised 3 daughters, Donna, Jerri, and Susan, in Clairemont.
Millie loved painting, traveling, going fishing, taking pictures, and daily walks around the Clairemont Square shopping center. Every day on her walk, she would scoop up any change found on the sidewalk and keep it all in a container until the end of the year when she would donate it to different Christian ministries. Millie was a devout Christian and would watch The 700 Club every day. She was kind and caring and loved God, her family, and friends.
Mildred is survived by her sister, Shirley Meyers, daughters Donna (Robert) Gladden and Susan Keim, son-in-law, John Horning, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, Sharon, daughter, Jerri, and her husband of 67 years, Donald E. Alford.
A celebration of Mildred Alford’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center in San Diego on Sunday, January 13th, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Research Institute.
Photo from Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Oliver Shirley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald Everett Alford, in this compilation.
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MILLARD FILLMORE ALFORD
VISALIA MORNING DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 February 1921
Photo from Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Phil & Beth Hutson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lily B. Chittenden Alford Foster; son Homer Walker Alford; and parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: M.F. Alford, age 65, died 30 Jan 1921 in San Joaquin Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: M.F. Alford married Lillie B. Chittenden on 3 Nov 1887 in Tulare Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Millard Fillmore 1857 CA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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MILLIE MAE ALFORD CUSHING PFEIFFER
PENSACOLA JOURNAL
Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—Monday, 27 October 1980
Photo from Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christy McCranie Bare
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mae Pfeiffer (SS# issued in FL) was born 24 March 1917 and died _____ Oct 1980, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents George Monroe Alford and Murdis Edmonson Alford; and siblings Anita Inez Alford Murphy Pontenberg, Georgia Catherine Alford Diggs Snow Perry Craft, Guy Willard Alford, Helen Louise Alford Rajkovich, and Robert Ford Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Mae Alford Cushing Pfeiffer was born 24 March 1916 [different than gravestone] in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, daughter of George W. Alford and Murdis Edmondson.
In 1920, Owen, Escambia Co., FL:
George Alford head 28 AL AL AL log camp laborer
Last name appears as Asford or Arford
Myrtis wife 21 AL AL AL
Millie Mae dau 3-6/12 AL AL AL
Inez dau 2-1/12 AL AL AL
From Florida, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Mae Alford married Bernard Cleveland Cushing on 2 May 1934 in Escambia Co., FL.
From Florida, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Mae A. Cushing and Bernard C. Cushing were divorced in 1946 in Escambia Co., FL.
Her lineage: Millie Mae 1917 AL1, George Monroe 1891 AL2.
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MILTON CARROLL ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—20 March 1973
Alford, Milton Carroll, of Hermosa Beach, passed away March 18, 1973.
Funeral service 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Niland Mortuary, Torrance. Private interment.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Milton Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 March 1898 (died _____ March 1973), last residence Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Harvey Carroll Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Milton C. Alford, died 18 March 1973 in Los Angeles Co., was born 31 March 1898 in MO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Milton Carroll 1871 IL1, Harvey Carroll 1868 IL2, Clark Baker 1839 NY3, Ruel 1801 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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MILTON CLARK ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 June 1967
Alford, Milton C., beloved husband of Mrs. Ethel D. Alford, uncle of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Carroll Alford.
Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn-Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary.
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THE INDEPENDENT
Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 7 June 1967
Funeral services and interment for Milton C. Alford, a resident of Pasadena for 17 years and a self-employed jeweler, will be held at at the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn, Glendale.
A native of Mendota [LaSalle Co.], Ill., Mr. Alford lived at 99 S. Raymond Ave. He died June 4.
He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Huron, S.D., and was affiliated with the Masons, Knights Templar and Shrine lodges in Sioux Falls, S.D.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel D. Alford and a nephew.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach), Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn (Schmidt) Alves
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel L. Davenport Alford; his father, Clark Baker Alford; and his brother Harvey Carroll Alford in this compilation.
Milton Clark Alford was the son Clark Baker Alford and Lucinda Carroll. For more information about this family, see Clark Baker Alford, M.D. [from George W. Kingsbury, History of Dakota Territory, Vol. IV (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1915), p. 176].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Milton Clark 1871 IL1, Clark Baker 1839 NY2, Ruel 1801 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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MILTON LEE ALFORD
[He died in CA, but we are also including his obituary in Virginia Obituaries because that was his home.]
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 15 May 1983
Milton Lee Alford, of 3314 Sandy Lane, died Thursday, May 12 1983 in San Bernadino [sic], Ca.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Dale Alford of Richmond; two daughters, Sandra and Terry Ann; two sons, Michael Lee and Patrick James; his parents, Hubert Gray and Annie Mae Alford of Hopewell; two grandchildren.
Remains will rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. after 10 A.M. Tuesday, where services will be conducted 2 P.M. Tuesday.
Interment Bermuda Memorial Park.
Photos from Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Greg Lavallee, inactive
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Milton Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 25 Sep 1931 and died _____ May 1983, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his mother, Annie May Hoover Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.
From Virginia, Birth Records, 1864–2014: Milton Lee Alford was born 25 Sept 1931 in Prince George Co., VA.
From Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936–2014: Milton Lee Alford, age 41, son of Gubert Gray Alford and Annie May Hoover, married Virginia Dale Taylor Claytor, age 31, daughter of Richard Hines Taylor and Rebecca Hines Garnett, on 4 Aug 1973 in Richmond, VA.
From CA Deaths: Milton Lee Alford died 12 May 1983 in San Bernardino Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hoover.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Milton Lee 1931 VA1, Hubert Gray 1907 VA2, James Isaac 1880 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MINNIE JEANETTE ALFORD
INDEPENDENT STAR-NEWS
Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 1 December 1957
Minnie J. Alford of 478 Crosby, Altadena passed Nov. 29, 1957 at a local hospital.
A native of Kansas, she had been a resident of Altadena and vicinity the past 52 years.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Flora E. Dunn of Los Angeles; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Lincoln Ave. Presbyterian Church.
Services will be held Tuesday Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Ave. Presbyterian Church, conducted by Dr. Oscar Lowry. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. Lamb Funeral Home directors in charge. Friends who wish may contribute to the Minnie Alford Memorial of the Lincoln Ave. Presbyterian Church.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her brother Franklin B. Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Minnie Jeanette Alford was born 22 July 1877 in KS and died 29 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles Co. Her father’s surname is Alford and her mother’s maiden name is Bush.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Minnie Jeanette 1877 KS1, Buell Goodsell 1835 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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MINNIE LOUISA ALVORD BURDETTE
MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA—16 April 1898
As we go to press, the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. C.O. Burdette, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Alvord of Jerseydale, reaches us. The deceased was a native of Mariposa county and about 29 years of age. The cause of death was consumption. Her remains were brought to Mariposa and interred in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives of the deceased.
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MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA—23 April 1898
In San Francisco, April 14th, 1898, Mrs. C.O. Burdette, a native of Mariposa county, aged 29 years.
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MARIPOSA GAZETTE
Mariposa, Mariposa Co., CA—23 April 1898
FUNERAL OF MRS BURDETTE.
The remains of Mrs Minnie Burdette were brought to Mariposa last Sunday and interred in the Odd Fellow’s cemetery above town. The funeral took place at 1 o’clock p.m. The remains were met at the cemetery by the town people….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Lorenzo Alvord and Mary Theresa Kealy Alvord; and brothers Asa Lorenzo Alvord and Edward Russell Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Minnie Louisa 1869 CA1, Lorenzo 1834 MI2, Russell 1802 NY3, Elisha 1778 NY4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MOLLIE ESTRELLA RATHERMEL HALFORD
DAILY JOURNAL
Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI—Thursday, 16 August 1979
Photos from Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Marie #48008518
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mollie Halford (SS# issued in WI), last residence El Monte, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son James Russell Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, James Franklin Halford, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Mollie Estrella Halford was born 22 Dec 1893 in WI and died 14 Aug 1979 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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MONROE ALLEN ALFORD, SR.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 27 December 1986
SAN BERNARDINO—Monroe A. Alford “Peaches” Sr., died Dec. 23, 1986.
He was a railroad conductor for 43 years with the Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Alford of San Bernardino; a son, Monroe Jr. of Running Springs; daughters, Mary Rybik, May Bogdanovick and Margaret Bogdanovick, all of Downey; mother, Dollie Mae Watkins of Bellflower; brother, Rex Alford of Norwalk, and nine grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1986, at the Memorial Chapel Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier. The Rose Hills Mortuary is directing.
Photo from Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, SWessendorf
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Monroe A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Feb 1919, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his father, Charles Monroe Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Monroe Allen Alford was born 3 Feb 1919 in TX and died 23 Dec 1986 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Suggs.
From Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1932 (Ancestry): In 1964, Charlie Monroe Alford, father, requested that his son’s birth certificate be amended from original entry, name Oscar M. Alford, to correct information, Monroe Allen Alford, born 3 Feb 1919 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
On his original birth certificate, he is listed as Oscar M. Alford, sonof Charlie M. Alford and Dollie M. Suggs.
From CA Divorces: Monroe A. Alford, born 1919, and Mary J. Sharp, born 1918, were married in 1944 and divorced in 1967.
From CA Marriages: Monroe A. Alford, age 49, married Mary D. Albee, age 36, on 20 Dec 1968 in Orange Co., CA. In another record her last name is Trout.
From CA Marriages: Monroe A. Alford, age 60, married Maryjane Alford, age 61, on 3 Feb 1980 in Los Angeles Co., CA. In another record her last name is Sharp. They apparently remarried.
In 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Monroe A. Alford, age 11, and his brother Rex A. Alford, age 9, are stepsons living in the household of Jess E. and Dollie Davee. All were born in TX.
In 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Monroe Alford, age 21, and his brother Rex A. Alford, age 19, are living with their divorced mother, May Watson, 36. All were born in TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Monroe Allen 1919 TX1, Charles Monroe 1901 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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MORRIS HALFORD
Photo from Barrister, 1974 yearbook, John Marshall High School, Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 5 August 2006
Halford, Morris (Sept. 4, 1917- August 3, 2006) Preceded in death by his beloved sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Erwin Tarsky. Survived by his adoring niece and nephew, Dr. Benita Young and Dr. Fred (Karin) Tarsky, and cherished great-uncle to Alisa and Lindsey Young.
A graduate of UCLA and USC, Morris served as a teacher, orchestra conductor, and Head Counselor at John Marshall High School for many years. In his younger days, he was also an accomplished concert violinist and pianist. A truly, witty, intelligent, generous and caring gentleman, Morrie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He will remain in our hearts forever.
Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park on Monday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Jewish Federation or the charity of your choice.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jayne Osborne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Morris Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Anna Kirkorsky Halford; and sister Bertha “Bert” Halford Tarsky in this compilation.
From SSACI: Morris Halford was born 4 Sept 1917 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, son of Benjamin Halford and Annie Kirchovsky.
From U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938–1947 (Ancestry): Morris Halford, born 1917 in MI, enlisted on 5 March 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. Education post-graduate, marital status, single, with dependents.
His HALFORD lineage: Morris 1917 MI1, Benjamin 1886 Russia2.
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MOSES “STEPHAN” ALFRED, JR.
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 10 November 2005
Moses “Stephan” Alfred—Born in San Francisco on October 16, 1948 and passed away after a long illness in Berkeley on November 7, 2005. Stephan served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. A longtime resident of Oakland, he worked in the health care field until his illness made that impossible. He was well-known and much-loved among many in the East Bay for his fund-raising efforts for many charitable causes.
He is survived by his mother Lucy Marbury and stepfather Willie Marbury of Oakland, brother Lawrence Alfred and nephew Lawrence Alfred II of Berkeley, nieces Shannon Alfred and Paulette Alfred of Texas, aunts, many cousins, and his longtime partner, Jeffery Jackl, with whom he lived in Oakland.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2005 from 5-7 P.M. with a quiet hour from 7-8 P.M. at the Colonial Chapel, 2626 High St., Oakland. Funeral services are at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at St. Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church,... Oakland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Moses Alfred Jr. (SS# issued in CA), last residence Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.
SSDI records list his probable father, Moses Alfred (SS# issued in TX), born 16 March 1926 and died _____ Feb 1986, last residence San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Moses Alfred was born 16 March 1926 in LA, died 6 Feb 1986 in alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Brady.
In 1930, Harris Co., TX, Moses Alfred, age 4, is the youngest of 9 children of Henry Alford, widowed age 46. All and their parents were born in LA. This is an African-American family.
His ALFRED lineage: Moses 1948 CA1, Moses 1926 LA2, Henry 1884 LA3.
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MYRNA CAMPBELL WEAVER RUSSELL BOURGEOIS ALVORD
[Although she died in Washington, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to California.]
1954 Taquitz, Hemet High School yearbook
Junior year photo
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 21 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
HEMET—Services for Myrna Campbell Alvord, formerly of Hemet will be at 1 p.m. today at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet. She died Wednesday [September 16] at Evergreen Medical Center in Kirkland Wash. The cause of death is undetermined pending a doctor’s report. She was 60....
Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
Mrs. Alvord, who was born in Chicago, lived in Hemet more than 30 years before moving to Bothell Wash, one year ago. She was a sales clerk at Thrifty Drug Store in Hemet for 20 years. She graduated from Hemet High School in 1955.
Mrs. Alvord was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for six years.
She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and arts and crafts.
Mrs. Alvord is survived by her husband, Rod; a daughter, Teri Crider of Everett, Wash; a son Duane Russell of Long Beach, eight grandchildren, a sister Molly Smith of Longansport Ind; and a brother Jeff Weaver of San Jose.
Photo from San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Betty Yeager
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From Washington Death Index (Ancestry): Myrna S. Alvord, age 60, died 16 Sept 1998 in King Co., WA.
Her parents, Fred I. Weaver and Josephine D. Weaver are buried in Galveston Cemetery, Galveston, Cass Co., IN.
From CA Marriages: Myrna S. Russell, age 31, married James N. Bourgeois on 5 Jun 1969 in Riverside Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Myrna S. Weaver and James H. Bourgeois were divorced on _____ Dec 1969 in Riverside Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her third husband’s ALVORD lineage: Rodney D. ???? WA1, James E. 1911 WA2, Herbert Wilford 1872 WI3, James Valentine 1849 IN4, Lorenzo Dow 1824 IN5, James 1789 VT6, Seth 1762 MA7, Joseph 1733 MA8, Joseph 1697 MA9, Ebenezer 1665 MA10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England2.
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MYRTLE EVA ALFORD CHRISTENSEN
NAPA VALLEY REGISTER.
Napa, Napa Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 September 1973
Photo from Dora Cemetery, Dora, Coos Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ernie Krewson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle Christensen (SS# issued in OR) was born 22 May 1888 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Sept 1973, last residence Napa, Napa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her brother Marshall Albert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother Frances Marion “Fannie” Laird Alford; and brothers Elwin Alton Alford and Rollie Everett Alford in Oregon Obituaries; and of her brother Roy D. Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Myrtle E. Christensen was born 22 May 1887 in OR and died 17 Sept 1973 in Napa Co., CA.
From Oregon, State Marriages (Ancestry): Myrtle Alford married Albert Christensen on 5 June 1910 in Coos Co., OR.
Her lineage: Myrtle Eva 1887 OR1, Philip Albert 1853 CA2, Matthew 1820 CA3.
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NANCY VAN PATTEN ALVORD
SUNDAY DEMOCRAT
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Sunday, 20 January 1895
In another article, same source:
In another article:
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial:
The many friends in Davenport of Mrs. Nancy Alvord, relict of Mr. C.C. Alvord, will regret to hear of her death which occurred in San Diego, Cal. on the 18 inst. at the age of 75 years, 3 mos and 4 days.
She was a member of the Scott County Pioneers Association, having come to Davenport in about 1839 or 1840. She was the sister of Mr. John P. Van Patten, of this city and Mr. Alvord was long his partner in the wholesale grocery business, finally selling his interest in the firm of Alvord and Van Patten to Maj. Marks. Mr. Alvord moved to Denver about fifteen years ago, where he resided til his death last summer. Mrs. Alvord then joined a daughter living San Diego.
Our older citizens knew Mrs. Alvord well in her estimable qualities and will grieve to hear of her death. The remains will arrive here next Thursday norming on the 4.40 train. Interment at Oakdale.
Photos from Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott Co., IA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Collene Family Finder
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, Christopher Columbus Alvord; and son Lawrence Clinton Alvord in Colorado Obituaries.
From Michigan, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Nancy Van Patten married Christopher C. Alvord on 21 Apr 1837 in St. Joseph Co., MI.
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NANCY LEE ALFORD MAHDIK
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Nancy Lee Alford
Oct. 8, 1952 - Dec. 28, 2016
Resident of Gilroy Nancy was born to Bob and Virginia Alford in Oakland, CA and was raised in San Jose. She attended St. John Vianney School, Piedmont Hills High School, and graduated from UC Santa Barbara. She was employed by the city of San Jose in the Clerk’s Office, where she held increasingly responsible positions, retiring as Assistant City Clerk in 2007 after 30 years of service.
Nancy had a lifelong love of travel which took her on many trips throughout the world. Her other passion was for all things Disney, especially Mickey Mouse. Disneylands here and abroad were frequent destinations.
Nancy married Denny Mahdik in 2006, and they made their home in San Jose. In retirement Nancy and Denny moved to Gilroy where she volunteered at the Gilroy Museum, enjoyed theater in San Jose, and had time to play with her beloved cats.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Denny, her mother, Virginia Alford, her sister, Judy Alford, her brother, David Alford, and his wife, Nicolette, and nieces, Amanda (Chase Marsalisi), Samantha, and Sarah.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Nativity of Our Lady Church, 221 Daly Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From CA Births: Nancy Lee Alford was born 8 Oct 1952 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Turri.
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NANCY LEE ROGERS ALFORD
SANTA MARIA TIMES
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA—Monday, 25 June 1973
Photo from San Luis Cemetery, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Big Huck
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From CA Deaths: Nancy L. Alford was born 3 Apr 1918 in NC and died 22 June 1973 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton. Her husband’s lineage: Raymond Roland 1931 CA1, Clifford Thomas 1897 CA2, Thomas Newton 1860 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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NAOMI LILLIAN CRAFTON HALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 11 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Naomi Lillian Halford, 79, of Modesto died Friday [June 5] in a convalescent hospital.
Mrs. Halford was born in Sara, Okla. She lived in Tracy for 70 years before moving to Modesto three years ago. Mrs. Halford was a press operator for B&B laundry for eight years.
Survivors: sons, Russell Halford of Stockton and Glen Halford of Florida; brother, Marvin Crafton of Oklahoma: four grand-children and six great-grandchildren.
Services: graveside, 10 a.m. Friday Tracy Public Cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road. Mortuary: Hotchkiss Mortuary.
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research, 640 Jackson St. St. Paul, MN 55101-2595.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Naomi L. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Nov 1918, last residence Lady Lake, Lake Co., FL [?—possibly her son Glen’s residence].
See the obituary of her son Russell Halford in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: She is probably the Naomi L. Crafton, age 64, who married Lloyd R. Kirchgatter on 17 June 1983 in San Joaquin Co.
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NELLIE CRANE ALFORD HILL HILL
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in Indiana Obituaries because of her close there.]
ANDERSON HERALD
Anderson, Madison Co., IN—Saturday, 22 May 1976
NELLIE HILL, EX-RESIDENT, DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Nellie Alford Hill, a former Anderson resident, died suddenly Thursday morning at her home in La Jolla, Calif.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Alford, longtime Anderson residents, for whom Alford House of the Anderson Fine Arts Center is named.
Mrs. Hill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Anderson Fine Arts Center, Current Events Club, Clio Club and “Over the Teacups” Club. She was active in Republican affairs when she lived in Anderson.
Before the U.S. entry into World War II, she organized a local branch of “Bundles for Britain” which provided knitted articles for the Royal Air Force and British navy. During the war, she was active in the American Red Cross in Anderson.
She is survived by her husband Forrest; a daughter, Mrs. William Kennedy of Del Mar, Calif.; five grandchildren and several, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be today in La Jolla. A memorial service will be in. Anderson at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Hackettstown, N.J….
In another article:
DAILY BULLETIN
Anderson, Madison Co., IN—Tuesday, 1 June 1976
OPINION
NELLIE ALFORD HILL
Nellie Alford Hill was a gracious and generous patron of the arts and benefactor of her home city, Anderson. Her unexpected death May 20 in California saddens the entire city that on numerous occasions over the years had been the object of her quiet contributions.
Mrs. Hill traveled widely, but her home was in Anderson most of her life. She was active in many social and civic affairs here. Her death creates a large gap that will not be closed.
Among her philanthropies was the Alford House of the Anderson Fine Arts Center, on West Eighth Street, purchased by Mrs. Hill and donated in 1966 for a city cultural center. The property was named in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Alford, leading citizens of Anderson from the time of their arrival here in the 1890’s from the East until their deaths many years later.
The historic Fine Arts Center building, erected in 1870, is operated by a Board of Trustees. It is the setting for numerous art exhibitions, concerts, festive gatherings, meetings, tours, and houses a permanent collection of paintings and other art work. Thousands of area residents have benefited from this gift to the public by Mrs. Hill.
Tomorrow friends and relatives will gather at the First Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. for a memorial service honoring Nellie Alford Hill. They will be joined in spirit by the many who knew her principally through her undemanding, always-ready public and private generosities.
Nellie Alford Hill was a rare person. She will be missed.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her parents, William John Alford Sr. and Nellie Crane Alford, in Indiana Obituaries. We included the obituary of her brother Herbert Watson Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
Nellie’s first husband was Kenneth Burton Hill (1895–1985). They were divorced. He is the father of Barbara Alford Hill Kennedy.
Her second husband was Kenneth’s cousin, Forrest Hill (1891–1977). They married 29 June 1957.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.
Her lineage: Nellie Crane 1896 IN1, William John 1860 PA2, John 1828 PA3, Thomas 1800 PA4, Michael 1760 Ireland5.
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NINA MAE “MINNIE” ALFORD DRISCOLL
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Jason O’Driscoll—used with permission
INDEPENDENT
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 September 1961
Driscoll—Nina Mae, 66, of 1131 St. Louis Ave., Apt. 9, died Monday [September 18].
Surviving are son, Thomas; daughters, Mrs. Barbara Thuneman, Mrs. Ruby Combs.
Service Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Dilday Family Funeral Directors.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her sister Sarah “Sady” Alford in Utah Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Nina M. Driscoll was born 2 Dec 1894 in UT, mother’s maiden name Snell. She died 18 Sept 1961 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
In 1910, Ogden, Weber Co., UT: James Alford, age 36 married 15 years; his wife Elsie 34, 5 children, 4 living; and children, Minnie M. 14, Elmer 11, Sadie 8, and Maud 4. All were born in UT. They are living next door to the family of Samuel Alford, brother of James. In that household is Samuel’s father, John, 66 widower born England.
From Weber and Piute Counties, Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940 (Ancestry): Orson J. Alford, age 22, married Elsie E. Snell on 18 Feb 1895 in Weber Co., UT.
Orson J. Alford, who died 7 May 1953, is buried in State Hospital South Cemetery, Blackfoot, Bingham Co., ID [Find A Grave].
Her lineage: Nina Mae 1894 UT1, Orson James 1887 UT2, John W. 1846 England3, William 1816 England4.
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NOLA MAY NELSON ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Nola May passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, with her family and friends by her side.
She was born to Gertrude and Henry Nelson of Smith Center, Kan., in July 1911, the third of five children Floyd Nelson, Boyd Nelson, Ann Nelson Richardson and Marion Nelson. They lived in a small house on the prairie.
Gertrude passed away when the children were ages two, four, six, eight and ten, so family members took the children—each going to an aunt and uncle. In later years, all five children came back together.
Nola went with Uncle Billy and Aunt Minnie, and they lived in Ouary and Montrose, Colo., and were cooks for the miners. She grew up enjoying hiking the mountains and creeks. Under Aunt Minnie’s care, she graduated from Montrose High School and attended business college.
She played in the Sweet Adeline band and played the piano at the local silent movie theater and performed “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby” over and over again.
When Aunt Minnie and Uncle Billy moved to Long Beach, Calif., Nola followed only to be welcomed by one of the biggest earthquakes the city had ever seen.
While attending the “Colorado State Picnic” in Long Beach, Nola became reacquainted with Ray Alford, whom she had met earlier in Montrose—they were surprised to see each other again.
Ray showed Nola around the Long Beach area. She said “I saw the mountains and the ocean all in one day!” They were married on Aug. 10, 1934, with Uncle Billy and Aunt Minnie as well as Aunt Bess and Uncle George Alford as witnesses.
They resided in Long Beach and the Alford Family purchased the A&A Market in Long Beach, where Nola did the bookkeeping. They sold the market after several years. Nola sought and gained employment with California Fish and Game as a secretary. She went on to work for the California DMV until she retired.
In 1967, Ray and Nola moved to Hesperia, Calif. There they enjoyed many years of happiness riding their horse, Danny, and spending time with their E.T.I. friends, neighbors and family. After Ray passed in January 1993, Nola moved to Santa Barbara, Calif.
In 1997, she moved to Paso Robles with her daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Jim Cushman, and resided at Creston Village. She enjoyed the Kitchen Band, Out To Lunch Bunch, Bingo and trips to Laughlin, Nev., with her daughter, Leah, and lifelong friend, Shirley.
With music being such a large part of her life, she enjoyed trips to Santa Barbara to see the Civic Light Opera, and dinner out with her family as well as her evenings out for Mexican food, complete with margaritas.
In July 2007 Nola suffered a stroke and required 24 hour care. She once more found a perfect place for love, care and comfort. Our thanks to Vista View and their wonderful staff Yvonne, Sandra, Veronica, Rene, Arianna, Mark, Courtney and Dr. McCowin for your wise and gentle care. Dr. Colton was Nola’s physician through all her years in Paso Robles. She loved her visits with him, his nurse and secretaries. She said just going to see them all made her feel better. Special thanks to Hospice staff Dawn and Gloria.
Nola is survived by her two daughters, Leah (Jim) Cushman of Paso Robles and Ginger Miller of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; grandchildren Les (Lisa) Cushman, Neil (Katy) Cushman, Lee (Katie) Cushman, Dave (Linda) Ameigh of Santa Barbara, Darrin (Michelle) Amiegh of Oregon and Amanda (Bruce) Rosemeir of Lucerne Valley; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and nephew, Bill NcNary of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; and granddaughter, DeAnn Reynolds.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Desert View Memorial Park, 11500 Amargosa Road in Victorville, Calif. (760) 949-0326.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date in Paso Robles.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nola ‘s name may be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South St. Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or Make a Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties, 4222 Market St. No. D, Ventura, CA 93003, or a charity of your choice.
Photo from Desert View Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Lloyd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nola May Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 July 1911, last residence Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Hobart Ray Alford was born 29 Dec 1908 in IN, mother’s maiden name Weathers, and died 30 Jan 1993 in San Bernardino Co., CA.
In 1910, Jefferson, Pike Co., IN, Ray Alford, age 1, is listed with his parents, Nathaniel and Fannie Alford, and 4 siblings.
From Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748–1993 (Ancestry): Nathaniel A. Alford, born 1873 in IN, son of T.M. Alford and Mary T. Chandler, married Fannie V. Wethers on 16 Aug 1896 in Ireland, Dubois Co., IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her husband’s lineage: Hobart Ray 1908 IN1, Nathaniel A. 1874 IN2, James Madison 1841 IN3, George Washington 1817 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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NORA MAE MACK ALFORD HUNTER
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—23 October 2007
Nora Mae Hunter passed away October 20, 2007 at the age of 83.
Nora was born on March 15, 1925, in Hope, Ark.
She is survived by daughter Jo Ann; grandchildren Keith and Amanda; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
There will be a viewing Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Chapel of the Hills. Services are October 24, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Foresthill Memorial Hall….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nora Mae Hunter (SS# issued in AR), last residence Foresthill, Placer Co., CA.
See the obituary of her first husband, Fletcher Bell Alford, in this compilation.
Nora’s second husband was Virgil John Hunter, born 27 June 1923 and died 12 Oct 1994. He is buried in Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, but he died in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA [SSDI].
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NORMA CAROL HOOD WORLEY ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 19 May 2019
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Norma C. Worley Alford passed away peacefully at the age of 80.
She was born to Ellsworth E. Hood and Blanche E. Keefer as Norma Carol Hood on October 14, 1938, in Cucamonga, California. On March 12, 1955, she married Robert Lee Worley. Together, they owned Cal’s Paints in Montclair, California, and worked side by side from 1966 1989. Bob passed away on January 12, 1991.
She remarried Richard M. Alford on September 4, 1992, and she and Dick worked together at Alford, Inc. in Mesquite, Nevada, until Dick passed away on February 18, 1998.
Norma had many jobs, but her favorite occupation was as a Tour Guide at Ontario International Airport. Norma was a loving woman who lived her life at full speed, enjoying every one she met, and she was well-loved in return.
She leaves behind one brother, two sons, a stepson and two stepdaughters, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Norma was generous throughout her life, and continues to give by donating her body to Loma Linda Hospital for scientific research. A “Celebration of Life” is planned for Norma on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Library located at 123 East D Street, Upland, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Richard Melvin Alford, in this compilation.
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NORMAN ALVORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 February 2014
1930–2014
Norman Alvord, 83, of Indio, California passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
Norman was born on December 12, 1930 to Ira and Rose Alvord in Boise, Idaho.
Norman is survived by his loving wife Edith Alvord, daughter Norette Gilbert, son Michael Alvord, and four grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, Garrett, and Christopher.
Norman lived much of his life in the greater Los Angeles and Palm Springs areas. He worked for Capital Records and Warner Elektra Asylum before starting his own data processing business. He loved the outdoors and was a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He will be missed by his family and friends.
His final resting place will be Coachella Valley Public Cemetery, Coachella, Calif. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made to any animal rescue and shelter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
In 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Norman Alvord, age 9 born ID, is living with his mother, Rose Alvord age 30 divorced born MN, her mother, Christina Lempke age 62 widowed born MN, and Christina’s 4 other adult children, all born MN.
In 1930 (April 18), Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, Rose Lempke, age 20 single, is living with her mother Chrisine Lempke 53 widow, and 3 single brothers, all born MN.
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OCTA MAE HAMILTON ALFORD THOMPSON
Mother of Philip Edward Alford, AAFA #0871; and Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Grandmother of Nell Jeanette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650; and Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
“Jesse & Octa Mae Alford”
Photo from their granddaughter jatejes’s Jeanette Alford Family (Ancestry) – used with permission
THE SUN-TELEGRAM
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 15 July 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Octa Thompson (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Sept 1901 and died _____ July 1973, last residence Yucaipa, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Jesse Ellis Alford; and son Philip Edward Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Octa M. Thompson was born 13 Sept 1901 in TX and died 11 July 1973 [different than obituary] in San Bernardino Co., CA.
Wedding:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 6 April 1944
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ODESSA V. ALFORD
[She died in California, but we are also including her obituary in New Jersey Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
THE PRESS
Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Saturday, 27 April 1996
Odessa Alford, 97, of Hemet, Calif., and formerly of Atlantic City, died April 19 at Hemet Valley Hospital in Hemet.
Miss Alford was a domestic helper for area families.
She was an Atlantic City resident for 70 years before moving to California recently.
There are no immediate survivors.
Burial was private and under the direction of the Miller-Jones mortuary, Sun City, Calif.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odessa Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 13 Jan 1899, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., NJ.
California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry) lists Odessa V. Alford’s birthplace as Georgia and her mother’s maiden name as Vaughn.
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OLA IONE BRASWELL HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 May 1992
VISALIA—Services for Ola Ione Halford, 99, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel at Visalia District Cemetery.
Mrs. Halford died Sunday. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her two sons, Wesley and Donald, both of Arizona; three daughters, Juanita Avery of Visalia, Stella Kent of Tulare and Leneve Bradshaw of Arizona; a sister, Bessie Poprick of Ohio; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Miller Memorial Chapel.
Photo from Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Phil & Beth Hutson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ola B. Halford (SS# issued in NM) was born 16 Jan 1893 and died _____ May 1992, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her children Juanita Bendle Halford Avery, Kenneth Leroy Halford, and Stella Mae Halford Kent in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son John Wesley Halford Sr. in Arizona Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Ola Ione Halford was born 16 Jan 1893 in AR and died 24 May 1992 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Moore, father’s name Brasswell.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: Joseph Giles 1877 LA1, John Harrison 1837 MS2.
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OLGA MAE ALFORD PLETT
REEDLEY EXPONENT
Reedley, Fresno Co, CA—Thursday, 11 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Olga Plett, 89, who lived in Reedley from 1964 to 1995, died March 3, 1999 in San Diego.
Olga Mae Alford was born in Mississippi on Oct. 6, 1909. She married Carl J. Plett in Oklahoma in 1939 and lived in Texas and Bakersfield before coming to Reedley.
Mrs. Plett was very active in children’s work, choir, and missions in the First Southern Baptist Church of Reedley, and the Southern Baptist churches in Bakersfield, Texas and Oklahoma where she had been a member.
Mrs. Plett’s husband, Carl, died in July 1988 in Reedley. Six brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Suzanne, also preceded her in death.
Surviving is a sister, Pauline Cook of Ardmore, Okla.; two sons, Carl and wife Melanie in Chula Vista, Gary and wife Betty of Elk Grove; four grandchildren, Tony and Philip in the San Diego area, Debbie and husband Mark Chelin of Colorado and Brian in San Leandro; three great-grandchildren, Danielle, Nicholas and Aubrianna of Colorado; and two sisters-in-law, Helen Plett and Linda Plett both of Reedley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12 at the First Southern Baptist Church.... Viewing will be held at Cairns Funeral Home today.... Burial will be held at Reedley Cemetery.
Photo from Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ancestorhunter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Olga A. Plett (SS# issued in OK), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her sister Florence Pauline Alford Cook in Oklahoma Obituaries.
In 1910, Lafayette Co., MS, Olga May Alfred, age 6/12 b. MS, is the youngest of 7 children of Frank Alfred, 33, and his wife Mollie 32. All and their parents were born in MS.
On John Franklin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, a farmer living in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS. He was born 4 March 1875, and he names Mollie Alford, same address, as his nearest relative. He signed his name John Frank Alford.
From family trees at Ancestry:
Her lineage: Olga Mae 1909 MS1, John Franklin 1875 MS2. John Franklin Pierce was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402.
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OLIVE S. QUACKENBUSH REYNOLDS HERRIOTT ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 24 March 1952
Near Sloughhouse, March 22, 1952, Olive Alford, dearly beloved wife of Jessie Alford, loving mother of Mrs. Ethel Brooks, Mrs. Nettie Carroll, George and Everett Reynolds of Sloughhouse, Nelson Reynolds of Cottonwood and Mrs. Bertha Snook of Oregon, survived by nine grandchildren; a native of Santa Rosa, aged 81 years, 2 months, 18 days.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 808 O Street. Interment East Lawn.
Photo from East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor RMcGuire
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Olive Alford was born 4 Jan 1871 in CA and died 22 March 1952 in Sacramento Co., father’s surname Quackenbush and mother’s maiden name Owens.
In 1930, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, Jesse Alford and his wife Olive are living with Jesse’s stepsons Nelson, George, and Delmar Reynolds. All were born in CA.
From Ancestry family trees: Olive Quackenbush, daughter of Robert Platt Quackenbush and Aletha Owens, was married (1) to George W. Reynolds, (2) George Herriott, and (3) Jesse Frank Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
Her husband’s lineage: Jesse Frank 1890 CA1, Julius Marion 1845 AR2, Robert Temple 1814 MS3, Julius 1785 NC4, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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OLLIE JESSIE RYTHER ALFORD
From Phyllis E. Mears, Macon County Missouri Obituaries 1904–1920, (Decorah, IA: The Anundsen Publishing Co., n.d.), Book 3, p. 332.
DAILY CHRONICLE HERALD
Macon, Macon Co., MO—_____ April 1919
Mrs. Orrin Alford, 36, died in Los Angeles, Calif. 9 April 1919. Ollie J. Ryther was born at Ten Mile, Macon county, Mo. 30 June 1882 and was married to Orrin D. Alford 11 April 1900, and to this union two children were born, Alta and Nello.
She was formerly a resident of Macon and Adair county, Missouri. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Alta Black and one son, Nello Alford, two sisters, Mrs. W.D. Dennis of Clarence, Mo. and Mrs. Vina McDaniel of Ten Mile, Mo. and two brothers, Carlos E. Ryther of Billings, Mont. and Emerson E. Ryther of St. Joseph, Mo. Funeral services at Ten Mile Baptist church and interment in adjoining cemetery beside her father and mother.
Photo from Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery, Ten Mile, Macon Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Meadows
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Orrin Dayton Alford was born 7 Feb 1877 in MO and died 30 April 1951 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Olin.
From Missouri Marriage Records, 1805–2002 (Ancestry): Orrin D. Alford of Ten Mile, Macon Co., MO, married Ollie J. Ryther, also of Ten Mile, on 11 Apr 1900. James Ryther, father of Ollie, gave assent.
From U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, (Ancestry): Orrin is buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery because he served in the Spanish American War, his service dates in the U.S. Army being May 1898 to Feb 1899. He enlisted on 21 May 1898 in Macon, MO, was age 21, born Ottawa [?], MO [U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798–1898 (Ancestry)].
In 1920, Craig, Moffat Co., CO, Orin Alford, 42 MO, is a plumber rooming with the John C. Davis family, listed as married.
On Orrin Dayton Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 41, a plumber living in Craig, Moffat Co., CO. He was born 7 Feb 1877 and names Ollie Jessey Alford as his nearest relative.
In 1910, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Orrin D. Alford, age 33 b. MO (parents b. NY), is living with his wife, Ollie J. 28 MO, and children, daughter Alta M. 8 MO, and son Nello A. 6 MO.
In 1900, Ten Mile, Macon Co. MO: Hiram Alford, 70 b. Mar 1830 NY (m. 44 years); wife Fanny M., 64 b. Aug 1836 NY (5 children, 3 living); son Orin D. Alford, 23 b. Feb 1877 MO; and daughter-in-law Ollie L., 17 daughter-in-law b. June 1882 MO.
On the 1885 Iowa State Census, Richland, Jasper Co., IA: Hiram D. Alford, age 54 b. NY, Merinda F. 46 NY, Charles C. 28 NY, and Orrin D. 8 MO.
In 1880, Richland, Jasper Co., IA: H.D. Alford, 51 NY; wife Marinda 43 NY; and children: Charles 23 NY, Kittie 18 NY, Emma 13 IA, and Orrin 3 MO.
In 1870, Union, Nodaway Co., MO: Hiram Alford, 40 NY, Marinda 33 NY, Charles 13 NY, Kittie, 7 NY, Emma 2 IA.
In 1860, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY: Hiram D. Alford, 29 NY, Marinda 22 NY; and Oscar 3/12 NY. Same dwelling, next family: William Alford 27 NY, Isabella 25 NY, and George 2 NY.
In 1850, Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., NY: Arnold Alford 46, Melissa 31, Hiram D. 20, William B. 17, Cornelia E. 14, Louisa 11, Minerva J. 7, Mary M. 3, and Joseph W. Cotton 8. All were born in VT, noted with ditto marks from a previous family [sic—an apparent error].
Her husband’s lineage: Orrin Dayton 1877 MO1, Hiram D. 1830 NY2, Arnold 1804 NY3.
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OPAL ALFORD DURRINGTON
PROGRESS BULLETIN
Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 May 1971
CHINO—Mrs. Opal Alford Durrington, of 8107 Kimball Ave. died Monday at San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland.
She was born in Missouri Nov. 26, 1900. She had been a resident of the Chino area since 1937.
She is survived by her husband, William of Chino: a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Schultz of La Verne; two sons, Glenn and Gordon of Chino; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mark of Richmond, Mrs. Esther Gittins of Hollywood, Mrs. Della Dolynink [sic: Dolyniuk] of Stockton and Mrs. Gladys Neidrick of Glendale, and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Durrington was a member of the Free Methodist Church and a member of the Republican Women in Chino. She was also a member of the Dairy Bells and the Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Free Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery in Ontario…. Griffith Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor M R
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Opal 1900 MO1, John Will 1878 MO2, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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OPAL LEE ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 June 2005
Services for Opal Lee Alford, 74, of Fresno will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cooley Community Chapel. Mrs. Alford, a homemaker, died Saturday [June 4]…. Arrangements are by Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lester Letson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Opal L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 3 June 1931, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
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OPAL YVONNE THOMPSON ALFORD
Mother of Darrell Vaughn Alford, AAFA #1417
Photo from her son Darrell Alford
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Saturday, 4 May 2002
Yvonne T. Alford, 81, of Salinas, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at her home following a sudden illness.
She was born Feb. 7, 1921, in West Linn, Ore., and lived in Salinas for 39 years. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.
Memberships: Former member of Salinas Golf and Country Club.
Survivors: Sons Michael Alford of West Linn [OR] and Darrell Alford of Westboro MA.; brother Darrell Thompson of Spokane WA. and one granddaughter.
Services: Per her request, no services will be held. Cremation was held.
Burial: Ashes will be placed in the Mt. View Cemetery in Oregon City, Ore.
Memorials: Arthritis Foundation Northern California Chapter, 657 Mission St., Suite 603, San Francisco 94105.
Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Yvonne T. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Willard Ellsworth “Bill” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ORA NELL REESE ALFORD WISE
FOOTHILLS SUN-GAZETTE
Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—3 March 2004
Graveside services were held on Feb. 20 for Ora Nell Wise. She passed away on Feb. 16 at the age of 92.
She was born on Feb. 8, 1912 in Crossville, Tenn. She came to the Exeter area in 1920 and attended school at Lindcove School.
Survivors include her three sons, Larry Alford of Fresno, Eugene Alford of Visalia and Willie Alford of Oregon; daughter, Molly Asman of Visalia; two half-brothers, Clarence Brown of Idaho and Edward Brown of Nevada; sister, Margie Book of Woodland, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were under the direction of Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.
Photo from Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Henry Webber
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth of Ora N. Wise (SS# issued in CA) but list her death date as 17 Feb 2004, last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son Larry Donald Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Millard Fillmore 1908 CA1, William 1862 CA2, Russell 1826 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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ORLANDO F. “LON” ALFORD
THAYER NEWS
Thayer, Oregon Co., MO—Friday, 23 February 1934
In another article:
THAYER NEWS
Thayer, Oregon Co., MO—Friday, 16 February 1934
Photo from Cotton Creek Cemetery, Jobe, Oregon Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jonnie Maynard Jarrett
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, William Owen Alford, in Missouri Obituaries; and of his sister Ressie Ruth Alford Francis Herrell Evans in Arizona Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Orlando F. 1892 MO1, William Owen 1859 TN2, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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ORPHA EMMA ALFORD GARDNER YORI
Passport photo, 1918 (Ancestry)
Photo from her 1955 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Card (Ancestry)
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 30 March 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Orpha Yori (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 May 1893 and died _____ March 1973, last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her father, Charles Cornelius Alford, in Iowa Obituaries.
Orpha’s first husband was Charles Henry Gardner 1879–1926). From Ancestry:
From CA Deaths: Orpha Yori was born 6 June 1893 [probably incorrect—6 May 1893 on SSDI and other records] in IA and died 21 March 1973 in Butte Co., CA.
She is Orpha Emma Alford on the 1905 Iowa State Census in Jasper Co., IA.
Her lineage: Orpha Emma 1893 IA1, Charles Cornelius 1857 NY2, Hiram D. 1830 NY3, Arnold 1804 NY4.
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ORVILLE TRENTON ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 28 December 1995
July 11, 1926–Dec. 24, 1995
Orville Trenton “Big Al” Alford, 69, of Modesto died Sunday [December 24] at Memorial Medical Center.
Mr. Alford was a native of Hinds County, Miss. He lived in Modesto 16 years. He was a salesman for 40 years.
He is survived by his son, Frank Alford of New Orleans, La.; brothers, Francis Alford of Jackson, Miss. and Jimmy Donald Alford of California, Md.; and sisters, Doris E. Edwards of Oceanspring, Miss. and Mignon Louise Wylie of Jackson, Miss.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Whitehurst Norton Chapel, Turlock. Burial and visitation are private.
In another article:
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Saturday, 30 December 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997
MODESTO [Stanislaus Co.], CA—Orville T. Alford, 69, a retired salesman, died of heart failure Sunday [December 24] at Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial services were Friday at Whitehurst Norton Funeral Home in Turlock [Stanislaus Co., CA] with private burial to be at a later date in Mississippi.
Mr. Alford was a Jackson, Miss., native and was reared in Jackson. His longtime friends, Jim and Vicky Jester of Turlock, helped care for him.
Survivors include: son, Frank Allen Albrecht [??] of La Place, La.; brothers, Jimmy D. Alford of California, Md., and Francis R. Alford of Jackson; and sisters, Mignon L. Wiley of Jackson and Doris E. Edwards of Ocean Springs, Miss.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that O.T. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 11 July 1926, last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Wiley Richard Alford Sr. and Marie Josephine Hutchins Alford; and siblings Doris Elaine Alford Edwards, Francis Ronnie Alford, and Wiley Richard Alford Jr. in Mississippi Obituaries.
Orville Trenton Alford was born in Hinds Co., MS, the son of Wiley Richard Alford and Marie Josephine Hutchins. He married 31 July 1952 to Frances L. Stephenson. He was the grandson of Warren Jefferson Alford and Eldora Jenny Noblin, who married 28 Dec 1883 in Hinds Co., MS. and the great-grandson of Warren Jefferson Alford and Sarah Elizabeth Garrett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Orville Trenton 1926 MS1, Wiley Richard 1899 MS 2, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS3, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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OTIS ARLEN ALFORD
Uncle of Martha Phyllis Brown, AAFA #1233
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—20 July 1942
REDONDO BEACH, July 19—Otis Alford, 52, a member of the Redondo Beach Police Department since 1934, early today died of an apparent heart attack on the stairway of a hotel during an alleged scuffle with Corp. Richard Chase, 23, police stated.
The official, according to the police report, was attempting to evict Chase from the hotel, which Alford operated at 105 Emerald St. Chase summoned aid after Alford was stricken.
Chase was questioned by police here and later was turned over to military authorities.
Photo from Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, K Berry & JGBC
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brother Carlos Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; and of his sister Edith Estella “Stella” Alford Brown in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Arlen Otis Alford, died 19 July 1942 in Los Angeles Co., was born 31 July 1889 in TX. His birth year is probably 1884.
On Arlen Otis Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, born 31 July 1884. He is a stock farmer living in Quay Co., NM, and names Ethel Alford as his nearest relative. He signed his name Otis Alford.
On 5 California, U.S., Voter Registrations (Ancestry), he is Otis A. Alford from 1932–1942.
Marriage announcement:
TUCUMCARI NEW AND TUCUMCARI TIMES
Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM—Saturday, 1 October 1910
AAFA records show him as Otis Arlen Alford, born 31 July 1884 in TX. His wife was Ethel Sims.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
His lineage: Otis Arlen 1884 TX1, Haywood 1848 AR2, William F. 1811 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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OTIS OSCAR ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 3 June 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Memorial services for Otis O. Alford, 87, of Tulare, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake. Mr. Alford, a farmer, died Sunday [May 30]. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Memorial Woodlake Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Woodlake 93286.
Photo from Woodlake District Cemetery, Woodlake, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Franks
Photo posted in 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Otis O. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 Sept 1905, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Helen Margaret Pinneo Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Otis O. Alford was born 14 Sept 1905 in OK, died 30 May 1993 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Burson.
In 1910, Dill, Kiowa Co., OK, Oscar O. Alford, age 4 b. OK, is living with his parents, Archibald B. Alford 37 AL and Donie Alford 34 AL, and 6 brothers, all b. in OK. His parents had been married 15 years, first marriage for both, and Donie had 9 children, 7 living.
In 1920, Elk, Washita Co., OK, Ottis Alford, age 14 b. OK, is living with his parents, Arch B. Alford 47 AL and Donia A. 44 Al, and 7 brothers, all b. in OK.
In 1930, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Otis Oscar Alford, is living with his parents Archie B. Alford, 57 AL, and Donia Ann 54 AL, and 2 brothers, both b. in OK.
From Descendants of James Gutridge Sr., by Richard M. Cochran: Otis married Helen M. Pinneo, the daughter of Carlos Ernest Pinneo and Lizzie Belle Whitney. They had 5 children: Robert Ray Alford, Helen Esther Alford, Daniel Otis Alford, Elizabeth Jane Alford, and John Andrew Alford.
Several family trees on RootsWeb.com and Ancestry list Otis’s parents as Archie Bolden Alford and Donnie Ann Burson. In some Archie is listed as Archilus Bolden Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Otis Oscar 1905 OK1, Archibald Bolden 1871 AL2, Travis Carter 1825 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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PANSY MARDELLA TUTTLE ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Tuesday, 30 January 1968
Died in Redlands, Calif., Jan. 28, 1968. Pansy M. Alford, 1002 South California street, Calimesa, aged 68 years, native of Illinois and resident of Calimesa for 24 years.
Deceased is survived by her son, Laverne Alford, San Diego; daughter, Mrs. Mary Scarberry, Yucaipa; also five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters: Howard Tuttle, Lomita; Elmer Tuttle, Los Angeles; Mrs. Della Dobbs and Mrs. Erma Sweet both of Wilmington, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 2 p.m. at the Emerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel, Yucaipa, Mr. Bert V. Pauley, pastor of the Yucaipa Church of Christ, officiating. Interment in Hillside Memorial Park cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, John Dinton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Albert Leeroy Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Pansy M. Alford was born 21 Sept 1899 in IL and died 28 Jan 1968 in San Bernardino Co., CA.
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PATRICIA MAIE ALFORD RENN
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 October 2021
March 9, 1929 - October 7, 2021
SARATOGA—Patricia A. Renn passed away Thursday after a brief illness.
She had a gentle spirit and witnessed the good in everyone she met. Her positive outlook on life was evident to all. Pat was born in Lexington (now Los Gatos, CA) to Warren and Kathryn Alford. She graduated from Los Gatos High School in the Class of 1947. Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for Golden State Diary until 1951 when she married her husband, Jerry. In 1955 Pat and Jerry purchased a petroleum distribution company and together they created a successful business venture that endured for 50 years. In the early years of building their business, Pat and Jerry welcomed their two sons and became a loving family of four.
Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald and her devoted son Kirk.
She is survived by her son Brad (Ann) and grandchildren, Robert (Tracie) Renn, Michael (Monica) Renn, Kristen (Zackary) Andrade, Peter Renn and Jonathan Renn, and seven great-grandchildren, Tyson, Dylan, Camille, Dominic, Brielle, Cameron and Kensley.
Pat’s love of her family kept her going strong for 92 wonderful years. We will all miss her greatly.
A private graveside service will take place at Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA….
Photo from Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer
Photo posted in 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Warren Newton Alford and Kathryn Iliff Gould Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Patricia Maie 1929 CA1, Warren Newton 1906 CA2, Harry Newton 1885 CA3, John Wesley 1853 IL4, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL5, Charles 1790 NC6.
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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD
LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 August 2005
Alford, Patricia A. (55). Private burial at sea. family was assisted by McKenzie Mortuary 3843 E. Anaheim St. (562) 961-9301.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 Oct 1949 and died 24 Aug 2005, last residence Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA.
CA Births lists Patricia Ann Alford, born 22 Oct 1949 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Herman.
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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD MALEC
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 June 1964
Photo from Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, Conta Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eric Olson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Helena Antoinette Noeth Alford Gibson; and sisters Leanore Lucille Alford Silva Wheatley and Ruth Rae Alford Brutsman Galvin in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Clifford Thomas “Bud” Alford Jr. in New Mexico Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Patricia A. Malec was born 8 Sept 1936 in CA and died 30 May 1964 in Contra Costa Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Noeth.
From CA Births: Patricia Ann Alford was born 8 Sept 1936 in Santa Cruz Co., mother’s maiden name Noeth.
From CA Marriages: Patricia A. Alford, age 19, married Charles S. Malec, age 20, on 16 July 1956 in Contra Costa Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Patricia Ann 1936 CA1, Clifford Thomas 1897 CA2, Thomas Newton 1860 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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PATRICIA IRENE ALFORD DURON
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Patricia Alford, 46, of El Centro passed away on Friday, May [sic: April] 26, 2013.
Patricia was born to Mike and Sandy Alford on March 21, 1967 in El Centro, CA. She attended local schools in El Centro, including Central Union High School. She married Greg Duron on October 16, 1998 in Riverside CA. Her son Gregory Duron III was born on November 14, 1990. Patricia spent most of her life living in El Centro, but also resided in Yuma Arizona, Watsonville, CA and Denver Colorado. She was a loving person who enjoyed taking care of others including in her work as a Social Worker for the State of Arizona and as a school bus driver. Patty was known for her caring personality and her vivacious and bubbly spirit.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Duron; brothers, Tim Alford and Tony Alford; sister-in-laws, Donna Alford and Shelly Alford.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mike and Sandy Alford; brothers, Tommy Alford and Troy Alford; husband, Gregory Duron.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro, CA at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013.
Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ivpressonline
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Michael Aaron Alford and Sandra Jo Betchel Alford; and siblings Anthony Joseph “Tony” Alford and Patricia Irene Alford Duron in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Patricia Irene 1967 CA1, Michael Aaron 1934 CA2, Aaron Leon 1913 TX3, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX4, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA5, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA6, Lodwick 1775 NC7, Julius 1750 NC8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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PATRICIA MARION BOURG ALFORD
Patricia and her husband Leary Alford
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by K. Alford, Patricia’s daughter
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—8 July 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Alford, Patricia A., 66, passed away July 6, 1997. [On July 9, the newspaper printed a correction, giving the date as July 5.]
She is survived by her husband Leary D. Alford; two sons Donald B. Alford and Duke W. Shari) Alford and daughter Kathryne N. (Jim) Byrne. She also leaves a sister Gwen (Emmett) Guderian and 4 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son Gary F. Alford.
Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997 El Camino Mortuary Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd…. Entombment El Camino Mausoleum of the Bells….
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Briseno
Note from photographer: This is on a memorial bench that sits in front of the crypts.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia M. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 11 Apr 1931 and died 5 July 1997, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leary Dawell “Duke” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Gary Frank “Tex” Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Patricia Marion Alford was born 11 Apr 1931 in LA, died 5 July 1997 in San Diego Co., father’s surname Bourg, mother’s maiden name Mitchell.
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PATRICIA MARIE ROHMA HALLFORD
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, MO—Tuesday, 24 December 1985
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries
Patricia M. Hallford, 65, Los Gatos, CA, died Dec. 21 in her home.
She is the loving wife of Carl; devoted mother of Jeff and Greg Hallford, both of San Jose CA, and Sherry Gorham, Sacramento CA; beloved daughter of Ruth Rohma, Springfield; and dearest sister of Fred Rohma, Springfield. She is a native of Lost Springs [Marion Co.], KS.
Private memorial services were held in Los Gatos. The body was cremated and the ashes scattered at sea off the coast of Maui.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. For further information, call Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills, Los Gatos CA, 408-354-7740.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Patricia’s parents were William Clyde and Ruth Rohma of Springfield, MO.
From CA Deaths: Patricia Marie Hallford was born 5 Sept 1920 in KS, died 20 Dec 1985 in Santa Clara Co., father’s surname Rohman, mother’s maiden name Green.
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PATRICIA O’BRIEN ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—17 September 2016
9/9/2016
Born Patricia O’Brien. Preceded in death by parents Thomas and Margaret O’Brien.
Survived by children, Kenneth Alvord, and Karen Crawford; grandchildren David Crawford, Cheryl Crawford, and Kristina Wendorf. Many great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life: Monday, Sept. 19th, 11AM, River City Christian Church, 10933 Progress Court, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Agua Viva Ministries c/o Grace Church Elk Grove, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Frank Alvord, in this compilation.
From Find A Grave: She is buried next to her husband, but as of January 2017, she had no gravestone.
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PATRICIA SPENCER ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Thursday, 4 May 1995
Patricia S. Alford, 68, of San Mateo, Calif., formerly of Tampa, died April 24 in San Mateo. She was a native of Chicago and member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She is survived her husband, L.E.; three daughters, Julie of San Mateo, Marianne of Los Angeles and Jeanne of Kona, Hawaii. Crosby-N Gray & Co., Burlingame, Calif.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia S. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 March 1927, last residence San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA.
Her 3 daughters are listed in CA Births, which provided her maiden name.
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PATRICK TERRY ALFORD
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
CA—_____ June 1993
Photo from St. Mary’s Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AnarScorpio
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Emmett Lamar Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From CA Births: Patrick Terry Alford was born 11 Sept 1948 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Derby.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Patrick Terry 1948 CA1, Emmett Lamar 1909 GA2, Emmett Lamar 1878 GA3, Alexander S. 1848 GA4, Kinchen 1812 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PATSY R. WINKFIELD ALFORD
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Sunday, 26 December 2010
Patsy R. Alford 80 of Perris, CA, passed away on Dec. 8, 2010. She was an active resident of the Mead Valley community for over 45 years. She ran the Alford’s Ranch which sold fresh eggs to the community. Patsy retired from Perris High School where she served over 20 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her dearest family and friends. Patsy will be missed immensely she has always been our family’s North Star. Our fondest memories and the joy of knowing she is now serving the Kingdom of God in Heaven will help to heal our grief.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Walter E. Alford. She leaves behind her five children; Jerold Alford, Jeffery Alford, Yolanda Arterberry, Phyllis Deason, Walter Alford Jr., grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Services will be held on Jan. 7th 2011, at Guiding Light Church, 21708 Byron St. Perris, CA at 11:00 am.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sadie May
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patsy R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Oct 1930, last residence Perris, Riverside Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Walter E. Alford married Patsy R. Winkfield on 6 June 1953 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
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PAUL DEUPREE ALVORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 11 June 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Paul D. Alvord, a retired management consultant for San Diego Employers Association, died Tuesday [June 9] at his University Heights home of cancer. He was 67.
Mr. Alvord, who was born in Ogden, Utah, came to San Diego when he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. He served in the Navy for eight years. He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in business in 1959. His first job was with San Diego Employers Association. He later worked for two other local firms, returning to his first employer in 1970. He worked there until his retirement in 1988. He was a docent for the San Diego Maritime Museum for the past three years and was a member of the San Diego Zoological Society.
Survivors include his wife, AnnaBelle; one daughter, Carol Braye of Poulsbo, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Central Christian Church.
The family suggested contributions to the San Diego Maritime Museum or the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul D. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 June 1924, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Irving Valentine “Bert” Alvord, in this compilation.
Wedding announcement:
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 9 November 1948
From CA Deaths: Paul Deupree Alvord was born 21 July 1924 in UT, died 9 June 1992 in San Diego Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Paul Deupree 1924 UT1, Irving Valentine 1887 UT2, Irvin Thaddeus 1860 UT3, Simeon Riley 1837 MO4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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PAUL LUNDSFORD ALFORD, JR.
Photo from his obituary at Gold County Media
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Paul L. Alford Jr. 4/1/1933 - 10/1/2019
Passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He was born in Oakland CA to Paul and Yolanda Alford. He graduated in 1951 from Le Grand High School, Le Grand. Ca.
Paul leaves his wife Carol Alford of 63 Years, Brother, Raymond (Marilyn) R Alford, Las Vegas NV, 4 sons Robert (Karen) of Wheatland Ca., Stuart of Reno NV. , Paul G (Lisa) of Colorado Springs Co., Scott (Amy) of Auburn CA. 4 Grandsons and 2 Granddaughters.
Upon Graduation he signed up for the Army (82nd Airborne) and served during the Korean War. After Korea, his career in Law Enforcement and Security continued for much of his life. He enjoyed many years as a master mason and DeMolay Advisor. He was a very active member of Sierra Foothills Radio Club. He served faithfully with the VFW Honor Guard. He also served many years with the California State Military Reserve.
Burial Service will commence at 11 am, Oct. 26, 2019 at the New Auburn Cemetery. Celebration of Life to follow at the Elks Lodge of Auburn….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Paul Lundsford Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From CA Births: Paul Lundsford Alford was born 1 Apr 1933 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Wey.
Marriage announcement:
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 16 September 1956
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Paul Lundsford 1933 CA1, Paul Lundsford 1911 GA2, Emmett Lamar 1878 GA3, Alexander S. 1848 GA4, Kinchen 1812 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PAUL LUNDSFORD ALFORD, SR.
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 April 1986
Photo from New Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Placer Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Little Orange in the Big Apple
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 May 1911 and died _____ Apr 1986, last residence Auburn, Placer Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his son Paul Lundsford Alford Jr.; and brother Emmett Lamar Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Paul Lundsford Alford was born 17 May 1911 in GA and died 17 Apr 1986, mother’s maiden name Collier.
From CA Marriages: Paul Lundsford Alford married Yolanda Wey on 25 Jan 1933 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Paul Lundsford 1911 GA1, Emmett Lamar 1878 GA2, Alexander S. 1848 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PAULA E. ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Saturday, 2 January 1999
REDDING—Paula E. Alford, 88, of Redding died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at Redding Medical Center. No services will be conducted. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
Born April 30, 1910, in Samoa, she moved to Shasta County in 1985 from Bell.
She was an assembler for Weiser Lock Co. in South Gate for 10 years.
Survivors include sons Thomas of Redding and William of Vista [San Diego Co.]; daughters Paula Loveall of Pasadena and Helen Evans of Redding; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paula E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 Apr 1910, last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
See the obituary of her son William A. Alford in this compilation.
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PEARL AGNES CROUCH HALFORD BELL
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—23 January 2011
Pearl Halford Bell—Pearl was born on April 27, 1924 in Kingsburg, Ca and passed away on Thursday January 13, 2011, at the age of 86. She attended school in Kingsburg where she played clarinet in the band and worked as an usher at the local theater. She worked as a medical transcriptionist in Fresno, Ca for over 30 years. No one could spell like Pearl! In 1998, after the passing of her husband Woody Bell, she became reacquainted with her junior high school friend Duane Wamsley. They enjoyed every minute of their “Golden Years.” Together they traveled the world, enjoyed fine food and the company of good friends.
Pearl is survived by her daughter Pam Halford; son-in-law Steve Onderko; granddaughters Ashley Hart, Jennifer Hart, Christina Hart and Kaitlyn Onderko; very special friend Duane Wamsley; and the entire Wamsley family.
Pearl did not believe in funerals and tears, so instead we will be celebrating her life with joy at the Stonebrook Clubhouse on Shaw at Armstrong in Clovis, on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Neptune Society of Central California 1154 W. Shaw, Fresno (559) 222-7764.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pearl Agnes Halford Bell (SS# issued in CA), last residence Clovis, Fresno Co., CA.
CA Births lists Pearl A. Crouch born 27 Apr 1924 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Landell.
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PEARL E. ALFORD DEVINCENZI
Aunt of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
SAN MATEO TIMES
San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 May 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearl Devencenzi [sic] (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 June 1891 and died _____ May 1973, last residence San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her father, John Wesley Alford; and siblings Edna L. Alford Oest, Fred Alford, Fred Alford, and Harry Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Ethel Harriet Alford Perrin in Utah Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Pearl E. 1891 CA1, John Wesley 1853 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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PEARL RUTH OLDEMEYER ALFORD PITT
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 17 January 1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearl Pitt (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Nov 1896 and died _____ Jan 1980, last residence Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Marcus Albert Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Pearl Oldemeyer married M.A. Alford on 20 Aug 1914 in Fresno Co., CA.
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PEARL VIRGINIA ALFORD WRIGHT
Grandaunt of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031, and Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Augustus Matthew Wright, Pearl Virginia Alford Wright, and 3 of their children: Pearl E., Byron Augustus, and Euda Delia – about 1915
Photo from Jan King – used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 28 July 1962
Wright, Pearl V. Mother of Mrs. Pearl E. Straus, Miss Euda D., Byron A., Nolan J., Don R., and Clyde W. Wright. 2 sisters, 1 brother out of town, 8 grandchildren, and out of town 8 grandchildren.
Private services were held Greenwood Mortuary. Entombment Greenwood Mausoleum.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keith Westman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Emma Watson Alford Mattingly and Gus Walden Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford; and brothers Allison Otto Alford and Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of her half-brother Joseph Crit Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Pearl was the daughter of John Hardin Alford and his second wife, Laura Watson.
From Jan King (husband’s aunt is Matt’s and Pearl’s first great niece):
Pearl was the widow of Augustus Matthew “Matt” Wright (b. 9 May 1868, Alabama; d. 14 Sep 1954, San Diego, CA). They were married 20 April 1907 in the Chickasaw Nation (Area), Oklahoma and were still married at the time of Matthew’s death in 1954. [She is not named in his obituary, and they are buried in different cemeteries.]
Pearl’s son Dr. Byron Wright was a physician. Her son Nolan John Wright (1916–2005) is buried in Colorado along with his wife (Find A Grave Memorial# 70910109). Her son Don Rogers Wright died but there was no spouse listed (and no gravesite that I can find).
From CA Deaths: Pearl V. Wright was born 29 Sept 1880 in KY and died 25 July 1962 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Watson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Pearl Virginia 1880 KY1, John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772 VA or NC4, John before 1750 VA?5.
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PETER J. ALFORD
Senior photo, The Torch, 1972 yearbook, Orange Glen High School, Escondido, CA
TIMES-ADVOCATE
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 2 June 1976
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ May 1976] dates of Peter Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Robert Alford, in this compilation.
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PHEBE AUDREY EDDY ALVORD TERRY NAST
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 October 1936
DR. NAST’S WIFE CALLED BY DEATH
ARTIST WAS PROMINENT IN PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
Mrs. Audrey E. Nast. 65 years of age, wife of Dr. H.H. Nast, and a resident of Los Angeles thirty years, died unexpectedly yesterday at her home, 639 West Eighteenth street.
Besides Dr. Nast, she leaves six children, Frank, Daisy, Edward and Augustus Nast, Mrs. William R. Jacobs and Mrs. Blanche Coffin.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the E. Clair Overholtzer mortuary and burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery.
Mrs. Nast, born in New York City, was an artist of achievement She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star, Grand Army of the Republica auxiliary, Shrine auxiliary and other organizations. (
Photo from Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mark R. Daniels
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her first husband Elisha Alvord in New York Obituaries; of her son Frank Elisha Alvord in Utah Obituaries; and of her daughter Daisy May Alvord Rose Zindorf in Florida Obituaries.
Notes from her Find A Grave memorial:
She was born about 1849 in Syracuse, New York as Phebe A. Eddy, daughter of Henry D. Eddy and Bridget A. Murray. Phebe first married Elisha Alvord from whom she was divorced in 1879. He was from a prominent family and the proceedings were described in several newspaper articles. Phebe and Elisha had 5 children and three lived to marry. Phebe was reputed to have been a very attractive and accomplished woman. She was a skilled dressmaker and lived and worked in Syracuse, Chicago and then Denver in various retail businesses.
In Denver in 1880, she married Augustus Winters Terry with whom she had five more children. They divorced in 1891. In 1894 in Denver, she married Dr. Henry Highway Nast under the name Audrey Terry and thereafter she was always known as Audrey. Henry was a physician and a very accomplished musician as well. Henry and Audrey moved to California with her last five children before the 1900 census. Most of her children by Augustus Terry adopted the surname Nast. The family lived in California, mostly in Los Angeles County, for the rest of their lives.
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PHILIP EDWARD ALFORD
AAFA #0871
Father of Nell Jeannette Alford Lee Tejes, AAFA #0650
Brother of Andrew Franklin Alford, AAFA #0668
Uncle of Philip Dennis Alford, AAFA #0879
“Nell & Phil Alford | 09 Feb 1952”
Photo from their daughter jatejes’s Jeanette Alford Family (Ancestry) – used with permission
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Sunday, 28 November 2010
Alford, Philip Edward—Born March 5, 1926 in Anaheim, CA, passed away November 23, 2010 in Sacramento, CA with his loving family at his side.
Philip is survived by his wife, Ina Nell Alford; daughter Jeanette Tejes and husband Greg; grandchildren Jessica Miller and husband Ruston, Amanda White and husband Jared, Joshua Tejes and wife Jenni, Hannah Mount and husband Ryan, and Benjamin Tejes; great-grandchildren Roderick, Jeressa, Samara, Chase, Melanie, and Esther; identical twin brother Frank Alford and wife Ruth; and sister Jeannine Megert.
A WWII and Korean War veteran, Philip was a pilot in the U. S. Air Force, retiring as a Major after 21 years of service.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd., and the memorial service on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street.
Interment at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon private.
Photo from Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Tatum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Philip Edward Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ina Nell Houston Alford; parents, Jesse Ellis Alford and Octa Mae Hamilton Alford Thompson; and sister-in-law Barbara Jane Waite Alford in this compilation.
Numerous photos of Philip and his family are posted at his Dignity Memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Philip Edward 1926 CA1, Jesse Ellis 1898 MN2, Lewis Austin 1871 MN3, Alonzo 1840 NY4, Lewis 1814 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1699 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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PIERREPONT ALFORD
Half-Brother of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
ARCADIA TRIBUNE
Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 20 June 1963
Photo from Live Oak Memorial Park, Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kate
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr.; brother Charles Reese Alford; and half-siblings Elwood Seymour Alford, Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters, and Ruth Francis Alford Musick in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Pierrepont was the son of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his first wife, Mary Grinnell.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
His lineage: Pierrepont 1885 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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PRETTO ELLIOTT “ROBBIE” HALFORD ROBINSON
Photos from her son Randall Robinson – used with permission
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 6 September 1965
Photo from Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dave
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, James Clyde Halford and Annie Louise Jeffords Halford, in South Carolina Obituaries; of her brother James Everette Halford in Texas Obituaries; of her brother Joseph Clyde Halford in New Mexico Obituaries; sister Mary Louise “Mayme” Halford Roehrs Gilbert in Washington Obiuaries; and of her half-sister Maud Miller Halford Harrelson in Georgia Obituaries.
Her son Randall reports that Robbie was the name she used.
From CA Deaths: Pretto H. Robinson was born 21 Jan 1918 and died 3 Sept 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Jeffords.
From CA Marriages: Pretto Elliott Halford married Robert Burns Robinson on 21 Oct 1938 in CA.
Marriage announcement:
DAILY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 October 1938
Her HALFORD lineage: Pretto Elliott 1918 SC1, James Clyde 1886 SC2, James W. 1859 SC3, William Richard 1832 SC4, William Richard 1796 SC5, Achillis 1754 VA6.
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RALPH E. ALFORD
EVENING POST
Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 6 December 1926
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LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—8 December 1926
At 311 South Marengo avenue, Pasadena, December 6, 1926, Ralph E. Alford, aged 69 years.
Funeral at 3 p.m. today at the chapel of Turner and Stevens Co., Marengo at Holly, Pasadena. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery [Glendale].
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Betty Allaire
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his father, Emerson Alford, in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his brother Leon Pratt Alford in New York Obituaries.
He is buried next to his wife, Addie Louise Sisson Alford (1863–1924).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7. It includes a biography of his life in Connecticut.
His lineage: Ralph E. 1857 CT1, Emerson 1825 VA2, Daniel M. 1796 CT3, Samuel 1770 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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RALPH HAROLD ALFRED
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—14 April 1949
Word reached Meeker first of the week that Ralph Alfred had suffered a heart attack and passed away very suddenly at his home in Long Beach, California. Howard Joy of Meeker and John Joy and Mildred Watson of Craig left at once for California to be with their sister. As yet no details of Mr. Alfred’s death have been received.
Ralph Alfred who was in his early forties, lived for many years in this community where he was married to Miss Helen Joy. The Alfred family moved to California several years ago and have made their home at Long Beach.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Helen June Joy Alfred Miles; and his parents, William Thornton Alfred and Mercedes Sadie Fry Alfred, in Colorado Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Ralph Harold Alfred was born 13 June 1908 in OK and died 18 Apr 1949 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.
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RAND DAVID ALLVORD
DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY TIMES
Primos, Delaware Co., PA—Saturday, 26 March 1977
Rand D. Allvord, 36, died unexpectedly March 23 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Born and reared in Chester, he was a graduate of Chester High School and a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Providence Ave., Nether Providence.
Mr. Allvord is survived by his wife, Beverly Peterson Allvord; three sons, Terry, Troy, and Todd, at home; one daughter, Tina, at home; his mother, Mrs. George F. Allvord of Chester; three brothers, George L. of Brookhaven, Leigh D. of Chester, and Jan S. of Los Angeles. The funeral was today in Los Angeles with burial in Eternal Valley Cemetery, also in Los Angeles.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rand Allvord (SS# issued in PA) was born 27 Feb 1941 and died _____ March 1977, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his father, George Franklin Allvord; and his brother Leigh D. Allvord in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
His ALLVORD lineage: Rand David 1941 PA1, George Franklin 1907 PA2, Daniel Frederick 1882 PA3, George W. 1851 ??4.
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RANDALL KEITH ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Monday, 30 June 2014
Dec 10, 1960 - Jun 21, 2014
Randall Keith Alford tragically passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
Randy was born to Bob and Linda Alford in Dallas, Texas. His spirit for life was unparalleled; he loved the outdoors. In his spare time he would go hunting and fishing; canoeing down the river, riding quads in the snow, but most of all he loved to ride his Harley.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, Bob Alford Jr., mother, Linda Sue Jones-Todd, grandfather, Carlton Jones, and grandmother, Georgia Beckerdite.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Vieira-Alford, brothers: Mike (Claudia) Alford, Jeff (Stacy) Alford, Dan (Amber) Todd, and Lonnie (Lori) Todd, Sisters: Debra and Sandra Todd, step-children: Aaron, Erika, Eric, Marisa and Brandon.
We wish with all our hearts that you did not have to go; we will miss you forever. Graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park, in the Hyland Garden on Saturday, July 5th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation, www.diabetes.org.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tammy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry): Randall Keith Alford awas born 10 Dec 1960 in Dallas Co., son of Bob Alford Jr. and Linda Sue Jones.
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RANDALL STEPHEN ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Randall S. Alford (1948 - 2016)
Randy was born August 17, 1948 to June and Gary Alford in Sacramento. He died February 7, 2016.
He was the brother of Jim, Nancy Lubin (Neil), Michael, John, (Hannah), Barbara, Gary, Kita Alford Wiggs (Steve), and Mark who died as a baby.
Randy was also pre-deceased by his mother.
Randy was the devoted uncle to Abran Cunningham, Jesse Markham, Jasmine Butler and Heidi Alford, Sugar Alford, Kaili, Genoa and Sean Alford and great uncle to Sidney and Daniel Cunningham and Sean and Cole Markham.
Randy attended Sacred Heart School, Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento High School, Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State. He served in the 101st Airborne Division as a radio operator and was in Viet Nam in 1968-69. He owned a pool bar for five years during the 80’s. He was married to Fawn Fairchild during that time. Randy retired from the Department of Real Estate where he was a Deputy Commisioner. Randy loved to cook, walk, attend Giant’s games and was a serious lover of music.
His baby brother Markie was very precious to Randy and he remembers looking forward to coming home daily to hold him.
He will be missed for his crazy sense of humor, his generosity and loyalty, and his gentle nature. Rest in Peace dear Brother.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Randall Stephen Alford was born 17 Aug 1948 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Oconnell.
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RASHAD HALFORD, JR.
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Rashad Dwayne Halford Jr., infant, of Fresno died June 22.
He was the son of Keyona Chadman and Rashad Halford Sr.
Visitation: 3 to 7 p.m. July 7 at Sterling & Smith Funeral Chapel. Service: 11 a.m. July 8 at Cornerstone Church.
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FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 23 June 2016
RASHAD HALFORD JR.: TODDLER KILLED BY GUNMAN IN FRONT OF PARENTS
Visibly distraught, Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer vowed Wednesday to “do everything we can” to bring to justice the shooter who gunned down 20-month-old Rashad Halford Jr. in front of the toddler’s parents.
“A tragedy occurred in our city last night,” said Dyer, who took several minutes to compose himself before addressing the media at police headquarters.
The father and another man were wounded in the shooting, which happened about 11 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex at South First Street and East Platt Avenue.
“I cannot remember the last time we had a child shot in our city like this,” Dyer said.
“The family is absolutely broken. We have a 20-month-old child who has been shot and killed in our city and it is difficult to make sense out of that.”
Dyer provided a chronology of the events leading to Rashad Jr.’s murder:
It was a warm summer evening and a number of people living at the complex, along with friends, were sitting on and around an electrical box and milk crates. Rashad Halford Sr., 28, was sitting on the box and Rashad Jr. was leaning on his dad. Then, Rashad Sr. saw a man in a black hoodie walking toward him. (The man might have walked past previously, Dyer said.) As the man came closer, he pulled the strings on the hoodie tighter, presumably to obscure his face.
“What’s up?” he asked, before pulling out a handgun and firing at least 10 rounds at Rashad Sr., who fell to the ground. Rashad Jr. and Willis Mucelroy, 42, also fell. Rashad Sr. then pulled his wounded son to his chest and held him before passing him to his mother.
All three were rushed to the hospital. Rashad Jr. died several hours later. His father, who was hit by several bullets, remains hospitalized, as does Mucelroy.
Dyer said the gunman is African American, standing about 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 to 215 pounds. He had an Afro-style haircut and was wearing jeans and white shoes.
The chief said the shooting might be gang-related and added that Rashad Sr. had gang connections when he was a juvenile. Dyer said he spoke to Rashad Sr. at the hospital and believes he has changed his life as an adult.
“No family deserves this,” Dyer added.
As for the gunman, “It was very apparent that he knew there was a baby present,” he said.
For police officers, Dyer said “there is as sense of personal responsibility” about the shooting, “and we take it extremely hard.”
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RAY ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAM
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Friday, 26 April 1935
In another article:
DAILY TELEGRAM
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Monday, 29 April 1935
Photo from Santa Margarita Cemetery, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Les Morris
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Newton Alford; and sister Edna Alford Kohler in this compilation.
On Ray Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, single, living in San Luis Obispo, CA, and the sole support of his mother. He was born 2 Jan 1892 in Watsonville, CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Ray 1892 CA1, Thomas Newton 1860 IL2, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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RAY CARLTON ALFORD, JR.
[He died in Texas, but we are including his obituary here because California was his home.]
LOS GATOS TIMES
Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 4 December 1942
Photo from Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobbi Janes
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Ray Carlton Alford Sr.; sister Esther Isabel Alford Vargas; and half-sister Adele Alford Felley in this compilation.
From CA Births: Ray C. Alford was born 20 June 1921 in Santa Clara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Castillo.
From Texas, Death Certificates (Ancestry): Ray C. Alford was born 20 Jan 1921 [different than birth record] in San Jose, CA, son of Ray Carlton and Irene Alford. He died 26 Nov 1942 in Victoria, Victoria Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ray Carlton 1921 CA1, Ray Carlton 1883 KS2, Carlton Duane 1841 NY3, Duane D. 1811 MA4, Abner 1767 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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RAY CARLTON ALFORD, SR.
LOS GATOS TIMES
Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 2 July 1971
Photo from Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobbi Janes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ray Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 Aug 1882 and died 15 June 1971, last residence Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. [His birth and death dates vary in the records.]
See the obituaries of his children Adele Alford Felley, Esther Isabel Alford Vargas, and Ray Carlton Alford Jr.; and father, Carlton Duane Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Ray C. Alford was born 7 Sept 1881 in KS and died 29 June 1971 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
Marriage license:
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—Saturday, 19 July 1902
From CA Marriages: Ray C. Alford married Lucy Cajal on 20 July 1902 in Alameda Co., CA.
1910 census, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA:
Raymond Alford head 25 KS KS KS teamster
1st marriage, 9 yrs
Louise wife 24 NM France CA 3 children, 3 living
1st marriage, 9 yrs
Harriet dau 6 CA KS NM
Antonette dau 4 CA KS NM
Mabel dau 2 CA KS NM
Marriage license:
DAILY INDEX
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Saturday, 5 July 1919
From Ray Carlton Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he was born 7 Sept 1883 in Great Bend, KS. He is living in Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA. His contact is Mrs. Irene Alford of the same address.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ray Carlton 1883 KS1, Carlton Duane 1841 NY2, Duane D. 1811 MA3, Abner 1767 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1575 England9.
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RAY DORTEY ALFORD
AAFA #0459
Father of Pamela Rae Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Ray Dortey Alford, age 99, died in his sleep on April 10, 2010, in Valley Skilled Nursing Facility, Sacramento. He was born January 23, 1911 in Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, the second son of James Maxie Alford and Isabel Vogel.
He married Marie Louise Arnst on June 7, 1947. Their four children were born in San Francisco before the family moved to Santa Clara in 1957. Ray and Marie settled in Sacramento in 1974.
Ray was a professional boxer during the Depression. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army. After the war he became a sheet metal mechanic in San Francisco and also began investing in real estate, his occupation for the next 50 years. After Marie died, he continued to live independently in their home until one month ago, when he fell and fractured his hip.
In 2003 Ray’s daughter Cherie published a book about Ray’s life from birth to his marriage: Ringside, A Collection of Stories from the Life of Ray Dortey Alford [see below]. He was a great story-teller and loved the process of talking about his early life while the tape recorder ran. He was so proud of the finished book.
Ray is survived by his four children: Pamela Rae and her husband Bruce Thompson of Granite Bay; James Maxie of Watsonville; Cheryl Marie and her husband Garth Cheff of Eugene, OR; and Ray Dortey Jr. of Loomis. He is also survived by grandson Nathan Alford Cole [Pam’s son] and his wife Michelle Jurjavcic Cole of Roseville, and their daughters, Carson Kayela Cole and Ashlan Reese Cole; sister Audell Helena “Nina” Shaw of Salem, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years in 2004; and his brothers, Tolbert Maxie “Tommy” Alford, James Burnice Alford, and Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford.
No services are planned, but family and friends will gather to celebrate the long life of this fearless fighter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ray Dortey Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Marie Louise Arnst Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Audell Hellena “Nina” Alford Rimbaugh Shaw in Oregon Obituaries; and his brother Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford in Nevada Obituaries.
From his daughter, Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030: Dad accompanied my husband Bruce and me to the 1991 Annual Meeting in Jackson, MS. That was the only time he flew since WWII! He pasted his name badge from the meeting on his bedroom door, and it’s still there. He also never removed the AAFA lapel pin from the jacket he wore at the meeting—it was still on that jacket in his closet.
Boxing played a large part in Dad’s life. Even when he was 99 he liked to say, “I can beat any man my age!” In the last couple of weeks of his life, we had trouble interesting him in anything, but Bruce found a DVD entitled “70 Greatest Knockouts” that perked him up. He was watching it the last time he went to sleep.
Cover of the book about Ray’s early life
Available here from Lulu.com
Ringside brings to life the story of a Depression era boxing sensation. In his own words Ray Dortey Alford describes his hardscrabble life growing up in the South, his family’s struggle to lift themselves out of poverty, and his rise to local boxing stardom in Salinas, California. We also hear the heartbreaking story of Ray’s deep love and loyalty to a tough father who is unable to return his devotion. Their relationship is forged during hard times as they follow the seasons in search of work. In straight shooting, unadorned language Ringside chronicles the making of a fighter, from grade school battles with bullies to evening boxing matches at migrant camps, to short-lived boxing fame. Along the way, Ray offers us a ringside seat to the ups and downs of a life lived fearlessly by a man who took plenty of punches, but never went down for the count. These stories were recorded, transcribed and edited by his daughter.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864, and Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
His lineage: Ray Dortey 1911 LA1, James Maxie 1877 TX2, John Peyton Phillip 1850 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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RAYMOND CUTHBERT ALFORD
Photo from Find A Grave contributor, THE FAMILY – used with permission
THE TIMES-STANDARD
Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA—Thursday, 13 March 1975
Photo from Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, THE FAMILY
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1975) dates of Raymond Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his siblings Frank Joseph Alford and Lolita Flavia “Toots” Alford Roller in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Harry Booktell Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
His lineage: Raymond Cuthbert 1910 Canada1, Harry Booktell 1871 IN2, James Tennyson 1847 IN3, Jonathan C. 1815 NC4, John 1786 PA5.
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RAYMOND EARL ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—21 March 1984
Alford, Raymond, born August 25, 1950 to Elizabeth Washington and John Alford of Shreveport, Louisiana; departed this life March 16, 1984 at UCLA. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School; attended Grambling State University and Long Beach City College to further his career in music.
On February 19, 1984, Ray exchanged wedding vows with Diane Rosegardner. Both Ray and Diane were employed by Fritz Co., Long Beach, where he was a warehouse leadman.
He leaves to mourn: his wife, mother and father, 2 sisters, Lisa Walters of Long Beach and Linda Morrow of Dallas, brother Larry Alford of Shreveport; aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements being made by J.S. Williams Mortuary, 1104 Pierre Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1984) dates of Raymond Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
From CA Deaths: Raymond Earl Alford, died 16 March 1984 in Los Angeles Co., was born 25 Aug 1950 in LA, mother’s maiden name Walters.
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RAYMOND MARTIN ALVORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 October 1949
Funeral services will be held in San Francisco tomorrow for Raymond M. Alvord, 66, commercial vice-president of the General Electric Company’s Pacific District from 1938 to 1947.
Alvord, who was a former Oaklander and a past master of Oakland’s Live Oak Masonic Lodge No. 61, died yesterday [October 24] at his home, 372 Santa Clara Avenue, San Francisco, following a short illness.
He joined the General Electric Company as a salesman in San Francisco in 1906 and was the firm’s top official in the West at the time of his retirement. Prominent in San Francisco civic activities, he was a past president of the city’s Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Engineers Club, Sales Manager Association and Electric Club, and the Pacific Coast Electrical Association.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Alvord, two sons, Howard and Donald Alvord, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur L. Warmington of Oakland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the N. Gray and Company Chapel in San Francisco.
Photo from Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pammie4206
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Raymond Martin Alvord was born 11 March 1883 in IL, mother’s maiden name Martin. He died 24 Oct 1949 in San Francisco.
See the obituaries of his son Howard Bruce Alvord; and father, George Marshall Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Donald Roy Alvord in Idaho Obituaries.
From California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1895–1985 (Ancestry): Raymond Martin Alvord, son of George M. Alvord and Catherine Martin, was the husband of Genevieve Alvord. His birth and death information from CA Deaths is confirmed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Raymond Martin 1883 IL1, George Marshall 1857 IL2, Joel William 1827 NY3, Joel 1779 CT4, Bela 1741 CT5, Aaron 1713 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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REBECCA ELDALENA WHITE ALVORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—17 April 1961
MERCED, Merced Co.--Final services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Rebecca Eldalmina Alvord, 91, of 1725 North Oleander Drive, who died Saturday in the Atwater Bloss Hospital. The Rev. Charles Hoffmeister of the Central Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Mrs. Alvord, a native of Raymond, Madera County, lived in Merced 73 years.
She leaves a son, Loren of Merced; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Thompson of Dos Palos and Mrs. Minerva Wolfsen of Dos Palos; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Photo from Merced Cemetery, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edward Russell Alvord, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Rebecca E. Alvord was born 25 Oct 1869 in CA and died 15 Apr 1961 in Merced Co., mother’s maiden name Harris.
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REGINA KAY ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday, 5 May 2006
A private family gathering for Regina Kay Alford, 48, of Fresno is under the direction of Nova Cremation Service. Ms. Alford, a homemaker, died Friday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Regina Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 Nov 1957, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
See the obituary of her mother, Clara Marlene O’Day Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Regina K. Alford, born 9 Nov 1957 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Oday.
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RICHARD EARL ALFORD
Richard Alford
Junior year photo, The Argus, 1952 yearbook, Tulare Union High School, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA
Richard does not appear in the 1953 yearbook
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 28 January 2002
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 Jan 1936, last residence Woodlake, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his siblings Joanne Luella Alford, Robert Dale Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in Oregon Obituaries.
From SSACI: Richard Earl Alford was born 16 Jan 1936 in Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, son of Kenneth E. Alford and Bessie V. Neal. He died 24 Jan 2002.
From CA Births: Richard Earl Alford was born 16 Jan 1936 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Richard Earl 1936 CA1, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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RICHARD LESLIE ALVORD
Sophomore photo, Key, 1967 yearbook, Morse High School, San Diego, CA
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 4 November 1994
Alvord, Richie L., Oct. 29, 1994 Scripps Hospital in Chula Vista.
Survived by daughter Tiffany, sister Cheryl Nuhfer, father Dick Alvord.
Graveside Service 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 7th Glen Abbey. Friends are invited to a gathering at Dale and Joy Pruitt’s house following services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard L. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1951, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Jean Lorraine Cunningham Alvord, in this compilation.
CA Births lists the birth of Richard Leslie Alvord on 22 March 1951 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Cunningham.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Richard Leslie 1951 CA1, Richard Davis 1929 CA2, Richard Davis 1905 MI3, Ralph Ely 1872 MI4, William Alanson 1829 NY5, Theoditus 1792 NY6, Joseph 1733 MA7, Joseph 1697 MA8, Ebenezer 1665 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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RICHARD MELVIN ALFORD
[Richard died in Mexico and was a resident of Nevada, but we are also including his obituary in California Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 21 February 1998
Services for Richard M. Alford, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet…. Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. He died Wednesday [February 18] of cancer at Meridien Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico.
Mr. Alford, who was born in Enochs, Texas, lived in Mesquite, Nev. for four years after living in Hemet for 23 years. He was a general engineering contractor in Hemet for 23 years. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local No. 12. He enjoyed fishing, boating and horses.
He is survived by his wife of five years, Norma; two daughters, Carla Jamison of Landers and Pamela Radmacher of Mesquite, Nev.; three sons, Robert Worley of South Pasadena and Richard Worley and Ronald, both of Mesquite; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Minnie of Ontario; and one sister, Geneva Nudd of Ontario.
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HEMET NEWS
Hemet, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 21 February 1998
Funeral services for Richard M. Alford, 61, previously of Hemet, a retired contractor, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N. San Jacinto St., Hemet. Thomas A. Fowler, First Southern Baptist Church of Yucca Valley, will officiate…. Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 Santa Fe Ave., San Jacinto.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [February 18] in Tijuana, Mexico.
Born in Enochs [Bailey Co.], Texas, he had been a long time resident of Hemet. He had lived in Mesquite [Clark Co.], Nev., for the past four years. He enjoyed fishing, horses and boating. He was a member of the local Operators Union #12. He worked as a general engineering contractor in Hemet for 23 years.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; two daughters, Carla Jamison of Landers, and Pamela Radmacher of Mesquite, Nev., three sons, Ronald of Mesquite, Nev., Robert Worley of South Pasadena, and Richard Worley of Mesquite, Nev.; a sister, Geneva Nudd of Ontario [San Bernardino Co., CA]; his mother, Minnie Alford of Ontario; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....
Photo from San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ron and Connie Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 May 1936, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Norma Carol Hood Worley Alford; and father, Loyd Manuel Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Geneva Estell Alford Nudd in Utah Obituaries.
From SSACI: Richard Melvin Alford was born 24 May 1936 in Enochs, Bailey Co., TX, son of Loyd M. Alford and Minnie L. Strickland. He died 18 Feb 1998. He is also listed as Melvin Richard Alford.
From Find A Grave: His first wife was Myrna Jean Hollaway (1938–1992).
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
His lineage: Richard Melvin 1936 TX1, Loyd Manuel 1910 TX2, John Martin 1879 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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RICHARD MELVIN “DICK” ALFORD
UNION DEMOCRAT
Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA—Thursday, 28 July 2011
Jan. 16, 1938–July 3, 2011
Twain Harte resident Richard “Dick” Alford died July 3 at his home. He was 73.
Born in Martinez to Mary and Frank Alford, he spent most of his career working in medical sales before starting a new career as the custodial supervisor of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District in 1990.
After his retirement in 2000, he moved to Twain Harte.
While living in Pleasanton, he coached youth baseball, basketball and football, and was an announcer for swim meets at the Pleasanton Valley Swim Club.
In Twain Harte, he volunteered with the Twain Harte Community Sheriff’s Unit, was a member of Sons in Retirement and a board member of both the Twain Harte Golf and Brentwood Lake Clubs.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan Alford, of Twain Harte; children, Pat Alford, of Fremont, and Terri Alford, of Sonora; siblings, Mary Alford, of Sonora, and Candy Luce, of Oakdale; and sister-in-law, Ann MacLean, of San Jose.
A service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Twain Harte Golf Course.
Donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Richard Melvin Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Twain Harte, Tuolumne Co., CA.
CA Births confirms the birth date of Richard Melvin Alford in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Mulroyan.
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RICHARD ROLAND “RICK” ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Sunday, 28 February 2010
Alford Richard “Rick”, 54, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Lexington, died Mon, Dec 14, 2009, suddenly of natural causes.
He attended school in Lexington and Farmington Hills, MI. He was the son of Morris Alford, Lexington and Fathunah Clary Alford, Santa Barbara, CA.
Other survivors are siblings, Sondra Gilfedder (Roy), Memphis, TN; Candace Putnam (Darrell), Los Gatos, CA; and Michele Velker, Monroe, MI; and a host of other family members.
A private family memorial is planned for a later date in Lexington.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard Roland Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 21 Sept 1955, last residence Reseda, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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RICKEY DONALD ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 19 June 2008
Graveside services for Rickey D. Alford, 47, of Clovis will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Exeter Cemetery. Mr. Alford, an operating engineer, died June 8. Arrangements are by Fresno Funeral Chapel.
Photo from Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Henry Webber
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rickey Donald Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 Aug 1960, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
CA Births lists Rickey D. Alford born 2 Aug 1960 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Killings.
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ROBERT ALFORD
TIMES-ADVOCATE
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 26 March 1981
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ March 1981] dates of Robert Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his son Peter J. Alford in this compilation.
1920 Census, Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ:
Peter J. Alford head 26 NY NY NY
Susie wife 26 NY Spain Switzerland
Teresa dau 4 NJ NY NY
Robert son 9/12 NJ NY NY
Josephine Vernet sister-in-law 22 NY Spain Switzerland
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ROBERT ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 26 March 2006
Graveside services for Robert Alford, 63, of Fresno will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fresno Memorial Gardens. Mr. Alford, a plant supervisor for Sun Maid Raisins for 17 years, died Friday [March 24].
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Community Chapel.
Photo from Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edward DeVera
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ROBERT ALFORD, JR.
ELKHART TRUTH
Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN—24 November 1922
Robert Alford, aged 80, once a resident of this county, died November 17 in the soldiers’ home at Sawtelle [Los Angeles Co.], Calif. A brother, William Alford, lives in South Bend, and several nephews and nieces live in Goshen.
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DAILY DEMOCRAT
Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN—Thursday, 23 November 1922
Photo from Los Angeles Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, svh77
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Joseph F. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Alford and Sarah Cart Alford; and siblings Benjamin C. Alford, Delilah Jane Alford Miller, Eleanor C. Alford Chalfant, George Washington Alford, James Melling Alford, Sarah Ann Alford Swart, and William A. Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Robert Alford, age 74 born IN, widowed, is listed on the 1920 census in the “National Military Home” in Malibu, Los Angeles Co., CA.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s Corrington Loyal Alford Collection, Fifth Section. From this document: “Robert Alford—he was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, Jan. 12, 1845 and by occupation a prospector and resides in San Diego, California.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Robert 1845 IN1, Robert 1805 VA2, Henry 1778 VA3, John 1735 Ireland4.
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ROBERT CLEVELAND ALFORD
MORNING SUN
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Monday, 15 August 1932
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Nehawka, Cass Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OmaHanke
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his mother, Rebecca Jane Hoback Alford; and sister Nannie Jennie Alford McReynolds in Nebraska Obituaries; of his brother John Morris Alford in Illinois Obituaries; of his brother William H. Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
NEBRASKA STATE JOURNAL
Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE—Friday, 3 December 1915
On Robert Cleveland Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 35, living in Elmwood, Cass Co., NE. He was born 14 Sept 1882 [different than gravestone]. His contact is Susie Irene Alford of the same city.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland. See also “Stephen J. Alford, 1836–1896“ in AAFA ACTION, September 1991.
His lineage: Robert Cleveland 1881/1882 OH1, Stephen J. 1836 OH2, Anstrilla 1816 ??3, John 1780 Ireland4.
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ROBERT C. ALVORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 31 August 2003
Dec. 14, 1948 to Aug. 25, 2003
Bob Alvord, 54, of Lakeside died Monday morning August 25, 2003 at home.
Bob lived in Lakeside for 27 years. He was the proud owner/operator of Alvord Crane Company. He was very involved in many, many community activities including, the Lakeside Optimist Club, Lakeside AMVETS, Lakeside VFW, Lakeside Rodeo Association, etc. Whenever someone needed help for their function, activity, wedding or just because, Bob was always there pitting meat, making his famous “Alvord Beans”, which of course, always came with his ice chest of natural light. Did you know it only takes 7 minutes to ice down a beer? True story. You know there has been extensive studies on this!
Bob was an active collector of lots and lots of “stuff!” Bob’s home and “garage” were admired by all and always open to friends and family. Bob enjoyed meeting new friends and giving his “25 cent tours”. He proudly opened his home to the Lakeside Historical Society to take part of their home tour program.
Bob asked for no formal services, but wanted “one hell of a party”, which will be held September 6, 2003, 2 p.m. at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds.
Bob was very proud of his family. He is survived by two daughters, Tonya Reis, husband Ken and their three sons, Trevor, Fuller and Brayden of Pine Valley, Chandra Bowlus, husband Kevin and their two daughters, Kylie and Sydnie of Mission Hills, mother Carol Alvord of Mayhill, New Mexico, brother Mark Alvord of Mayhill, New Mexico, sister Kathy Houk of Lakeside. Godson Garrett Jungman of Alpine, Carolyn Stalcup and Tawny Osuna daughters of his best friend, girlfriend love of his life, Jody King….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From CA Marriages: Robert C. Alvord, age 18, married Janice E. Bradley, age 18, on 13 May 1967 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Robert C. Alvord and Janice E. Alvord were divorced on 14 March 1978 in San Diego Co., CA.
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ROBERT CUSHMAN ALFORD
DAILY COURIER
Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA—Monday, 25 June 1945
Robert C. Alford, 62, former Waterloo resident, died Sunday of heart disease in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lilla Partsch, Long Beach, Cal.
Born in Waterloo, he graduated from East high school and from law school at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, in 1906. He practiced law in Waterloo until 1909, and in Raton, N.M., until 1921. He then lived in El Centro, Cal., retiring and returning to Waterloo in 1933.
He resided at 517 1/2 Lafayette street until going to Long Beach four months ago.
In 1908 he married Mina Rugg of Cedar Falls. They were divorced 10 years ago. She died about a year ago in Long Beach.
Mr. Alford was a present member of the California State Bar association and Beta Theta Pi.
Surviving besides Mrs. Partsch, are three sons, John, Lore and Nathaniel, all of Long Beach, and seven grandchildren; one brother, Lore, West Palm Beach, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Pennsylvania.
His brother, Dr. E.T. Alford, who preceded him in death nine years ago, was a practicing physician and surgeon in Waterloo for many years.
Funeral services and burial will be in Redlands, Cal.
Photo from Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara LeClaire
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Lilla Mary “Sally” Alford Partch and Lore Marshall Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Lore Alford and Lilla St. John Alford, in Iowa Obituaries; his sister Louise Alford Powell in District of Columbia Obituaries; his sister Mary E. Alford Johnson in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and his brothers Edward True Alford and Lore Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Robert Cushman 1883 IA1, Lore 1838 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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ROBERT DALE ALFORD
TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 12 August 1988
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TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 August 1988
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert D. Alford (SS# issued in CA, was born 28 March 1951 and died 9 Aug 1988, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his son Robert Forrest Alford; and siblings Joanne Luella Alford, Richard Earl Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in Oregon Obituaries.
He is buried in Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA, but in 2019 a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone: “Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked.”
From CA Deaths: Robert Dale Alford was born 25 March 1951 [different than SSDI and birth records] in CA and died 9 Aug 1988 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Neal.
From CA Marriages: Robert D. Alford, age 18, married Delores Asman, age 19, on 7 Jan 1970 in Tulare Co., CA.
From CA Divorces: Robert D. Alford and Delores E. Asman were divorced in Tulare Co., CA, _____ July 1977.
From CA Births: Robert Dale Alford was born 28 March 1951 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Robert Dale 1951 CA1, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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ROBERT EARL ALFORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Wednesday, 16 October 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Robert E. Alford, 76, of San Luis Obispo died on Thursday, October 10, 2002, in a local hospital. A funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday at the Old Mission Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Alford was born on October 4, 1926, in Imperial, CA. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in San Diego, where he was raised. He graduated in 1947 from the California Maritime Academy, where he was cadet Captain of Midshipman. After serving as an officer in the Merchant Marine, he enrolled at UC Berkeley, where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1954.
Mr. Alford commenced his career as an accountant in San Francisco, followed by a management position at the Ford Motor Company District Sales Office in San Jose. He then joined the Montague Company, a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment, where he served as controller and chief financial officer.
Mr. Alford and Virginia Turri were married in the Old Mission Catholic Church in 1951. They made their home in the Bay Area until Mr. Alford’s retirement in 1989, when they returned to San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters, Nancy Alford of San Jose and Judy Alford of Seattle; son David (Nicolette) Alford of San Luis Obispo and their children Amanda, Samantha, and Sarah; brothers Thomas Alford, Chester Alford, John Alford, and William Alford; sisters, Evelyn Bradbury and Joan Alford, and numerous nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents Chester Arthur Alford Sr. and Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and his siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
CA Births lists Robert Earl Alford, born 4 Oct 1926 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Earl 1926 CA1, Chester Arthur 1887 LA2, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL3, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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ROBERT FORREST ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Monday, 7 March 2005
Sept. 12, 1970—March 4, 2005
Robert Forrest Alford, 34, of Oakdale [Stanislaus Co.] died Friday [March 4] at Oak Valley Hospital.
Mr. Alford was a native of Exeter [Tulare Co.] and lived in Oakdale 30 years. He was a member of Free Holiness Church in Riverbank.
He is survived by his companion, Sunny Lucero of Oakdale; children, Trinity Alford and James Richards, both of Oakdale; mother, Dolores Alford of Oakdale; brothers, David Mulkey and Jeremy Hoeffer, both of Riverbank, and Robert Lawson of Modesto; sister, Elizabeth Alford of Oakdale; and grandmother, Betty Asman of Riverbank.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Alford.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Free Holiness Church. Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Robert F. Alford (SS# issued in CA), but list his death date as 4 March 2004, last residence Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Robert Dale Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Robert F. Alford, born 12 Sept 1970 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Asman.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Robert Forrest 1970 CA1, Robert Dale 1951 CA2, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA3, William 1862 CA4, Russell 1826 VA5, William 1800 VA6.
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ROBERT FRANK ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—1 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Alvord, Robert F.—Born May 27, 1921. Taken home to be with the Lord, April 29, 2003.
Beloved husband of Patricia Alvord for 49 years. Loving father of Kenneth Alvord and Karen Crawford. Grandfather of Kristina and David.
Member of Bi-Centennial Daylight Lodge, Sacramento; past Grand Master, Chicago, Illinois. 1st Lt. U.S. Army 1943-1946.
The Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 2, 2003 at 1:00 PM at First Covenant Church, 10933 Progress Ct, Rancho Cordova. Interment at 3:00 PM at Camellia Memorial Lawn, 10221 Jackson Hwy, Sacramento…. Arrangements under the direction of East Lawn Rancho Cordova Mortuary.
Photo from Camelia Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Juanice Hess
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert F. Alvord (SS# issued in IL), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Patricia O’brien Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Louis Arthur Alvord and Emily N. Eder Alvord; and brother Oliver Joseph Alvord in Illinois Obituaries.
From Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871–1940 (FamilySearch.org—no images): Norton [sic] Frank Alvord was born 27 May 1921 in Chicago, son of Louis Alvord and Emily Eder.
In 1930, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Robert F. Alvord was listed as the child of Louis A. and Emily N. Alvord.
Louis Arthur Alvord, b. Chicago Jan. 4, 1882, is listed in the 1908 Alvord book on page 428. He served in the Spanish-American War in the 3rd Miss. Vols.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Robert Frank 1921 IL1, Louis Arthur 1882 IL2, Nelson J. 1829 NY3, Joseph 1793 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ROBERT FRANKLIN ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 August 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 Oct 1999 and died _____ Aug 1973, last residence Brawley, Imperial Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his sister Mary Ethel Alford Moon in Ohio Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Robert F. Alford was born 23 Oct 1901 in OH and died 15 Aug 1973 in Imperial Co., CA.
Robert F. Alford is age 9 on the 1910 census, Franklin Co., OH. He is not listed with his family in 1900, Delaware Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Robert Franklin 1901 OH1, John William 1869 MO2, Robert Lee 1841 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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ROBERT H. ALVORD
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 July 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Alvord, Robert H.—Age 62, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2003 in San Jose, CA.
He is survived by his wife Lucia Alvord, his sons Henry Alvord of San Jose, Eric Alvord of Marovia, NY, daughter Christina LaClair of Jacksonville, NC, his grandchildren Daniel and Britney and his sisters Jerry Taylor, Evelyn Alvord and Mary Fields.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 5111 San Felipe Rd., San Jose 95135. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Assoc … or American Cancer Society….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert H. Alvord (SS# issued in HI) was born 20 Aug 1940, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Carlos Freeman Alvord, in New York Obituaries.
From SSACI: Robert H. Alvord, born 20 Aug 1940 in San Diego Co., CA, son of Henry C. and Irene M. Alvord, died 2 July 2003.
From New York State, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Robert H. Alvord married Vivian A. Freeman on 4 May 1963 in Syracuse, NY.
From CA Births: Robert H. Alvord was born 20 Aug 1940 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Braga.
From CA Divorces: Robert H. Alvord and Vivian A. Freeman were divorced on _____ Oct 1970 in San Benito Co., CA.
From CA Marriages: Robert H. Alvord, age 31, and Lucia M. Pittarelli, age 23, were married on 28 July 1972 in Santa Clara Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Robert H. 1940 CA1, Henry Carlos 1910 NY2, Carlos Freeman 1884 NY3, Orin Lewis 1849 NY4, Alfred Augustus 1815 NY5, Almorine 1790 MA6, Josiah 1735 MA7, Josiah 1704 MA8, Benjamin 1658 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ROBERT HUDSON ALFORD
SAN JOSE MERCURY HERALD
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Monday, 16 January 1928
Alford—In San Jose, Cal., January 13, 1928, Robert H., beloved husband of Essie F. Alford, father of Mrs. Evelyn Minch and Peggy Alford, brother of John H. and Del M. Alford, Mrs. A.M. White, Mrs. P.A. Fine, Mrs. Wm. Hallett and Mrs. Paul Karlb, a native of California, aged 45 years.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Monday), January 16, 1928, at 1 o’clock p.m. from the parlors of the San Jose Undertaking Co. (Gummer & Boulware), No. 276 South Second street. Interment Oak Hill.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Ferguson.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother John Harmon Alford Sr. in this compilation.
On Robert Hudson Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 38, an automobile mechanic living in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA. He was born 25 June 1880 and names his wife Essie Frances Alford.
Several family trees on Ancestry list his wife as Essie F. Sutton.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Robert Hudson 1880 CA1, John Harmon 1839 LA2, Robert Temple 1814 MS3, Julius 1785 NC4, Hudson 1760 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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ROBERT J. ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—11 July 1964
MERCED, Merced Co.—Robert Alford, 50, of 644 North Easy Street is Merced County’s 24th traffic fatality of 1964.
He died late yesterday in a Merced hospital, where he was taken after a car and truck crash on July 2nd on the Los Banos Highway.
MERCED EXPRESS
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Thursday, 16 July 1964
Photo from Merced Cemetery District, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Lester Edward Alford and Lurana Freeman Alford; and siblings Inez M. Alford Wiget, Mildred Pearson Alford Mitchell, and William Edward Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Robert J. Alford, born 18 Apr 1914 in OK, mother’s maiden anme Freeman, died 10 July 1964 in Merced Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Robert J. 1914 OK1, Lester Edward 1892 KS2, William Euclid 1848 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William L. 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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ROBERT MICHAEL “BOBBY” ALVORD
LAKE COUNTY RECORD-BEE
Lakeport, Lake Co., CA—Saturday, 31 March 2007
Robert Michael Alvord, born in Los Angeles Oct. 23, 1943, succumbed to cancer March 28, 2007. Bob was at the home of his long time friends, George and Betty Guidie in West Sacramento when he passed away, just 3 months after he lost his wife.
Bob and Judy bought Bent Fir Cabinets (Bent Fir Screen) in Nice, in 1987. Bob was a gifted craftsman and he was passionate about the quality of his work. He respected his crew for their abilities and never asked more of them than he did of himself. Through his work in the county and the greater Sacramento area he made many friends.
He loved his dogs, motorcycles, RVs and ATV’s.
He is survived by his only son, Mike Hill, who resides in New York and is a college professor; brother, Steve from Clearlake, two step-daughters, Debi and Stefani; and grand-daughter, Alicia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, mother, father and brother Gene.
Bob and Judy will be missed and remembered by all their friends.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2 at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 High St. Lakeport.
For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 263-0357 or 994-5611 or www.chapelofthelakes.com....
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LAKE COUNTY RECORD-BEE
Lakeport, Lake Co., CA—Saturday, 14 April 2007
Bobby Alvord born in Los Angeles Oct. 23, 1943, died March 28, 2007.
Bobby was a long time resident of West Sacramento.
Bobby and Judy moved to Lake County in 1987 and bought Bent Fir Cabinets (Bent Fir Screens).
He is survived by his son, Mike Hill of New York and brother, Steve McKelvey of Clearlake.
There will be a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the V.F.W. Hall, 905 Drever St., West Sacramento. For more information contact Steve McKelvey at (707) 994-4439.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local Hospice….
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SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Tuesday, 17 April 2007
Alvord, Robert (Bobby)—Passed away in Sacto, CA March 28, 2007.
Born in LA 10/23/43.
Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife Judy, parents, and brothers.
Leaves behind his son Michael; stepdaughters Stephanie and Debbi; nieces, his Aunt Barbara, Uncle Bill Cameron; brother Stephen, cousins, and many friends.
Celebration of his life Wed. 4/18/07, 1:00 p.m., VFW, 905 Dover, West Sacto. Any donations, please send to UC Davis Hospice in Bobby’s name.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Michael Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Nice, Lake Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Judith Inez Mitchell Alvord, in this compilation.
From CA Births: Robert Michael Alvord was born 23 Oct 1943 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Wilson.
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ROBERT STANLEY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Monday, 10 November 2008
Robert Stanley Alford passed away on Nov. 5, 2008, in Red Bluff. He was 93.
Mr. Alford was better known as Stanley Alford. He was born in Red Bluff on Dec. 3, 1914, to Robert Temple Alford and Mary (Dinkle) Alford. He was a fourth generation Tehama County resident. Stanley had three brothers and a sister, who are all deceased.
Stanley worked with his father and brothers on a cattle ranch prior to serving in the United States Army from Oct. 10, 1941, until he was honorably discharged on Sept. 19, 1947. While stationed in Texas, Stanley married his first wife, Lucille Hale.
After returning home from the Army, Stanley worked with his father on the family ranch known as the Battle Creek Ranch. He purchased the Lowry Ranch around 1947 and worked this ranch for several years. He also worked for and retired from the Tehama County Road Department.
In 1973, after the death of his first wife, Stanley married Dorothy Mae Hale. After retiring, he continued to stay very active on his small ranch in the El Camino area and continued to cut and sell firewood until the age of 80. Stanley was also very active in the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Stanley is survived by his wife Dorothy Alford; nieces Roberta DeGraw of El Camino and Patsy Hellman of Palo Cedro; three stepgrandchildren and numerous great-nieces and -nephews.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Nov. 12, at the Tehama Cemetery.
Photo from Tehama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert McConnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Robert Stanley Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Gerber, Tehama Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Dorothy Mae Hale Drake Alford; brothers Allen Temple Alford and Earnest Howard Alford; and nephew John Vernon “Jack” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Ralph Eugene “Gene” Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. This genealogy lists Hudson Alford as the son of James Lodwick Alford, but that is questionable based on Hudson’s birth date relative to the birth dates of his father and siblings.
His lineage: Robert Stanley 1914 CA1, Robert Temple 1874 CA2, Julius Marion 1845 AR3, Robert Temple 1814 MS4, Julius 1785 NC5, Hudson 1760 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7.
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ROBERT WILLIAM HALFORD
DAILY TIMES HERALD
Carroll, Carroll Co., IA—Saturday, 31 March 1973
MANNING—Robert William Halford, 86, former Manning resident, died at Anaheim Calif., Thursday, March 29.
He moved to California from Manning about 50 years ago.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Manning Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday by the Masonic Lodge of Manning. Arrangements are in charge of the Ohde Funeral Home.
Mr. Halford’s survivors include his wife, Elma; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Beverly) Klagge of Sacramento, Calif.; two sons, Delbert of Sacramento and Duane of Sioux City; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Manning Cemetery, Manning, Carroll Co., IA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue Jensen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Halford (SS# issued in IA) was born 12 Sept 1886 [different than gravestone] and died _____ March 1973 last residence Anaheim, Orange Co, CA.
We included the obituaries of his first wife, Lois Inez Payne Halford, in Iowa Obituaries; and of his son Robert Duane “Dewey” in Iowa Obituaries.
From CA Marriages: Robert W. Halford, age 69, married Elma Godard, also listed as Elma Waterman, age 65, on 28 July 1956 in Orange Co., CA.
His HALFORD lineage: Robert William 1886 IA1, James Henry 1850 NY2, James 1817 England3.
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ROBERTA “BOBBIE” KARG ALFRED
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Thursday, 14 September 2006
Heart, courage, energy, honesty, loyalty, conviviality, fun-loving, and maybe even stubbornness: All words that one might use to sum up a rich, full, successful life, and Roberta Bobbie Alfred was the embodiment of all these qualities.
Everyone who came into contact with her was drawn into her orbit. Strangers on the street, coworkers, the butcher, the baker everyone wanted to talk to her and get to know her. She loved to laugh, and people recognized instantly that she had a wonderful wit. She had an infectious “snort” to her laugh, that, once heard was not soon to be forgotten, and was guaranteed to put a smile on your face. In fact, it is impossible to remember her without smiling.
Not everyone, however, met with her approval at first meeting, and when speaking of herself she often quoted Shakespeare, saying, “I don’t suffer fools gladly.” But once you gained her approval, you became a friend for life, and she was a loyal friend that you were privileged to have in your corner.
She exuded energy like a whirling dervish, reminding one of a hurricane run amok. Projects both at work and at home filled her every-waking moment. Plans were made to be completed as far as Bobbie was concerned. Not a single day was ever long enough for all the plans Bobbie had for it.
And yes, she could be a “little” stubborn. “Testadura” was her family nickname, Italian for hard-head. It was a nickname that was well earned, as anyone who knew her would attest. But it was also a quality that would prove to work well for her when it came to achieving the difficult tasks.
And courageous: her husband Terry and others close to her remember her as the bravest person they have ever known. She faced whatever was dealt her with grace, and though she was dealt a world of physical affliction, she would not allow herself to be down. Nor would she allow anyone around her to be down either. “Get a life, get a clue, next!” That was her motto for people wallowing in self-pity.
She was incapable of telling a lie, and you never had to wonder where you stood with her.
Roberta “Bobbie” Karg Alfred died on Thursday, September 7th, 2006, in the home that she loved in Santa Cruz, California, at the age of 50, following a severe asthma attack. In recent years, the Multiple Sclerosis that she had gracefully lived with for so long had stolen some of her mobility, but it couldn’t touch her indelible spirit.
The once self-proclaimed “professional woman in sweat pants” was actually an accomplished Technical Communications Specialist and Graphic Artist. When the Multiple Sclerosis rendered her incapable of continuing the work that she loved, she poured her love into her family, friends, and her favorite hobbies: weaving, cooking and reading. “So many books, so little time!”
A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Bobbie is survived by her mother Anita and her brother Chris both of Pittsburgh, her husband Terry, and her beautiful 14-year old son Marcus.
Those who would like to join Bobbie’s family in celebrating her life are invited to a Memorial Service to be held Friday, September 15th at the Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roberta K. Alfred (SS# issued in PA) was born 22 Jan 1956,, last residence Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.
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ROLLA ALBERT ALFORD
Photo from Long Beach Press-Telegram, 16 May 1964
LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 19 April 1974
ROLLA ALFORD SERVICES SET
A memorial service for Rolla Alford, who served as minister of music in a number of Long Beach churches for many years, will be held during the regular 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Mr. Alford died Wednesday [April 17] at the age of 77.
Mr. Alford, who was graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan., and studied voice and choir directing in New York City and other eastern cities, came to Long Beach in 1914. He married Dorothy Bell, a pianist, in 1917.
Among the churches he and his wife served were East Long Beach Methodist, Grace Methodist, Calvary Presbyterian, East Side Christian, Grace Methodist of New York City, First Methodist of San Pedro, First Baptist and First Methodist.
He served First Methodist from 1921 to 1924 and again from 1935 until his retirment as minister of music emeritus in 1971.
In 1926 Mr. Alford organized the Haydn-Handel Oratorio Society and directed the first performance of “The Messiah” at the old auditorium. In 1930 he became choral conductor for the Long Beach Recreation Commission. “The Messiah” was produced annually for 35 years.
The Alfords received many honors. When First United methodist built its new church their biography was placed in the cornerstone and the choir room was dedicated as the “Rolla and Dorothy Alford Music Room.”
He belonged to a number of professional and honorary music organizations.
Patterson & Snively Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Long Beach), Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Bryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rolla Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 June 1896 and died _____ Apr 1974, last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Jean Bell Alford; parents, William John Alford and Florence A. Hovey Alford; and brothers Charles William Alford and John Clifford Alford in this compilation.
From:
WINFIELD COURIER
Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—Thursday, 30 July 1914
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Rolla Albert 1896 KS1, William John 1863 OH2, Charles 1812 CT3, Jonas 1775 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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RONNIE SHERILL JOHNSON ALFRED
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 27 June 2005
May 5, 1952 - June 17, 2005
Alfred, Ronnie Sherill—Fell asleep in death in June 17, 2005; loved mother to Albert Givens, Delano, Marcelina, Benecia Thomas; sister to LeRoy Johnson.
Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at 2:00P.M., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 3333 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838.
Nightingale-Gilmore Funeral Chapel, Dirs.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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ROSA E. WISDOM ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—1 December 1931
Mrs. Rosa E. Alford of 524 East Fifty-second Place. Beloved mother of William C., Thomas O. and Claud O. Alford of Los Angeles and James G. Alford of Hayward, Cal.; sister of G.C. Wisdom and Mrs. J.W. Minton of Los Angeles and Mrs. Bettie Jones of Louisburg, Mo.
Services at Los Angeles Undertaking Co. chapel, 2517 Pasadena avenue, Wednesday at 2 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Rosa E. Alford died 29 Nov 1931 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
CA Deaths lists two deaths of Alfords with mother’s maiden name Wisdom: Claud Orval Alford, died 24 June 1951 in Inyo Co., born 12 Apr 1892 in MO; and Thomas Owen Alford, died 18 June 1941 in Los Angeles Co., born 5 Jan 1889 in MO.
The family is listed on the 1900 census in Jefferson, Polk Co., MO. Parents are Owen B. Alford, born Nov 1860 in MO (parents born TN) and Rosa E., born Apr 1863 in MO (parents born TN). The 4 sons listed in Rosa’s obituary are listed, all born MO, but Rosa had 8 children, 4 living.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Owen B. 1860 MO1, John M. 1821 TN2, John 1786 NC/TN3.
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ROSELLA FAYE BUKER HALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 7 June 2003
Victorville resident Rosella F. Halford, 70, died June 5, 2003. No services are being held. Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosella F. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Jan 1933, last residence Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, David Franklyn Halford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Rosella Faye Buker was born 31 Jan 1933 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, daughter of John Buker and Ruby M. Shepard. She died 5 June 2003.
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ROSEMARY “RO” HALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—11 July 2012
Rosemary “Ro” Halford—Ro died at Desert Valley Hospital from heart failure. She was 69 years of age.
She is survived by her sister, Renee Jacobs, and brothers, Richard, Roger and Robert.
She lived in Southern California all of her life. For a brief time in her life, she was a minister who ministered to the Chino Women’s Correctional Facility. May she finally rest in peace.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ro Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 June 1943 and died 6 July 2012, last residence not listed.
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ROXANNA “ROXIE” HUGHES ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 25 December 1947
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wanda
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Henry Elbert Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Roxanna Alford was born 19 March 1888 in TX and died 23 Dec 1947 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Her maiden name was Hughes, and her mother’s maiden name was Collins.
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ROY ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—25 March 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Dec. 26, 1915–Mar. 22, 1997
Roy Alford, 81, of Tracy died Saturday at his home. Mr. Alford was a native of Texas. He lived in Tracy 34 years. He was a melter station operator at Holly Sugar for 7 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He was honored with the American Defense Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn S. Alford of Tracy; and sister Ruth Higbee of Saddleback [Orange Co.].
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tracy Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fry Memorial Chapel. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 350 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816.
Photo from Tracy Public Cemetery, Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Timmons, Tracy, CA
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roy Alford (SS# issued in MN), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of his first wife, Bernita H. Walker Alford, in this compilation.
CA Deaths lists Roy Alford with the same dates, born in TX, mother’s maiden name Thompson.
In 1920, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX: Sarah Alford, age 28 b. TN, widow; and her children, all b. in TX (parents b. TN): Ruth 10, Arthur 7, and Roy 4.
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ROY CARL ALFORD
Uncle of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Roy Carl Alford in WWII uniform
Photo from his nephew Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 2 November 1962
Alford—Roy C. Husband of Eunice Alford. Father of Barry Alford. Brother of C.E. and Everett Alford. Military services Mon. 10 a.m. Ft. Rosecrans. Rogers mortuary.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 3 November 1962
Services for Roy C. Alford 57, of 926 Beech St., who died Thursday [October 31] in a hospital, will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. Rogers Mortuary is in charge.
Born in Owensboro, Ky., Alford lived here 34 years.
His widow, Eunice, a son, Barry, two brothers, C.E. and Everett, all of San Diego, survive.
Photo from Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Claxton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eunice Ann Alford; parents, Gus Walden Alford and Verna Moredock Alford Williams; and brothers Clell Erwin Alford and Everett Walden Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Roy C. Alford was born 1 July 1906 in KY and died 31 Oct 1963 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Moredock.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Roy Carl 1906 KY1, Gus Walden 1884 KY2, John Hardin 1841 KY3, Joseph 1812 KY4, Achilles 1772 VA or NC5, John before 1750 VA?6.
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RUBY VIOLA BROWN ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 13 December 1976
Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Rogers Chapel for Mrs. Ruby Brown Alford, 82, of 4544 35th St. Burial will follow at El Camino Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford, a native of New London, Prince Edward Island, Canada, who moved to San Diego County 38 years ago, was a member of the East San Diego Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Loren, a retired Navy chief, and by three sisters and a brother.
In another article:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 December 1976
Alford—Ruby. Wife of Loren Alford. Sister of Bertha MacKay, Dorothy Smith, Evelyn and Stanley Brown. Member of ESD United Presbyterian Church, Estrella Chapter 412 O.E.S. and Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve No. 111. Services Tues 10 a.m. Rogers Mortuary Chapel. Interment El Camino Memorial Park.
Photo from El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Briseno
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Jan 1894 and died _____ Dec 1976, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Loren Allen Alford, in this compilation.
From Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms … (Ancestry): Ruby Viola Brown, born 11 Jan 1894, daughter of John A. and Edith Brown, was baptized on 23 Aug 1905 on Prince Edward Island.
From CA Deaths: Ruby B. Alford was born 11 Jan 1894 in Canada and died 11 Dec 1976 in San Diego Co.
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RUBY CAROL CRAIN ALFORD
Wife of Richard Wayne Alford, AAFA #0257
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Ruby Carol Crain Alford, 68, of Whittier, Calif., and formerly of Alvarado, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at White Emerson Mortuary in Whittier, Calif.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the building fund at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 362, Alvarado, Texas 76009.
Ruby was born in Pasadena, Calif., to James and Gertrude Crain and graduated from Rosemead High School. She returned to her beloved California in 2013 and greatly enjoyed being back with her mother and siblings. She was a loving wife and a faithful servant of the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard; her father; and her brother, James Eugene Crain.
Survivors: Ruby is survived by her sons, Michael Alford (Larissa) and David Alford, both of Weatherford; grandson, Ron Sikes; mother, Gertrude Crain of South El Monte, Calif.; brothers, Arnold Crain of Garden Grove, Calif., and Larry Crain (Beverly) of Whittier, Calif.; and many other family members and friends.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa Bliss
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Richard Wayne Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
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RUBY EDNA POLK ALFORD
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE
West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 10 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Ruby E. Alford was born December 23, 1909 in Prentiss, Mississippi, passed away September 30, 1998 in San Dimas Community Hospital. She has been a resident of the San Gabriel Valley since 1955. She retired from the retail sales business after 22 years. She leaves a legacy of inspiration to her family and many friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Judy Hayes and Doris Meyer; one son, Thomas Alford; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Services were held at Rose Hills Memorial Park [Whittier, CA].
Photos from Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Louis Mata
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby P. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence San Dimas, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Her memorial at Find A Grave provides her full name; says her parents were Leon Polk and Cori I Magee; and her husband was Thomas Ray Alford.
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RUBY EVELYN ALVORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Thursday, 26 March 1998
R. Evelyn Alvord, 94, of Santa Ana, a doctor of osteopathy, died Sunday [March 22] of pneumonia and heart disease. Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park & Mortuary, Costa Mesa.
Arrangements by Saddleback Chapel, Tustin.
Photo from Harbor Lawn-Mount Olive Memorial Park, Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Vallevieni
Photo posted 14 Nov 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R.E. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 June 1903, last residence Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.
Her parents, Walter Mason Alvord and Ruby Evelyn Bowen Alvord are buried near her.
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RUBY VENICE PIKE ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 November 1969
Alford, Ruby V.P., beloved mother of Robert Alford and June Capp.
Services Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Chapel of the Psalms, Hollywood Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Pierce Brothers Hollywood, directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, John Waters Alford, in Utah Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ruby Venice Alford was born 16 Dec 1876 in Salt Lake City, UT, daughter of John W. Pike and Amy M. Tuckfield.
From CA Deaths: Ruby V. Alford, died 23 Nov 1969 in Los Angeles Co., was born 16 Dec 1876 in UT, mother’s maiden name Tuckfield.
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RUBY YVONNE ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 29 July 2010
Ruby Yvonne Alford, 98, passed away July 18, 2010. She was a resident of Apple Valley for 30 years.
A visitation will begin at noon Friday, July 30, at Emmanuel Temple CME Church, 17288 Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville, with services following at 1 p.m…. Burial will be at Desert View Memorial Park, 11500 Amargosa Road in Victorville.
Hall Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Photo from Desert View Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Lloyd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby Yvonne Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 19 Nov 1912, last residence Apple Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA.
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RUSSELL ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Robert Keith Bridges, AAFA #0594
VISALIA MORNING DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Sunday, 29 August 1909
In another article:
VISALIA DAILY TIMES
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 30 August 1909
In another article:
DAILY TULARE REGISTER
Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 September 1909
In another article:
VISALIA MORNING DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Sunday, 12 September 1909
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Julia Kidd Alford; and children, George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight, and William Alford in this compilation.
He is buried next to his wife in Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, but in April 2019 a Find A Grave contributor reported that he has no gravestone.
In 1850, Fremont Co., IA: Russel Alford, farmer age 22 born VA; Julia 22 VA; and George 10/12 IA. They are living next door to Russell’s parents, William and Margaret Alford.
In 1860, American Valley, Plumas Co., CA: Russell Alford 33 VA; Julia 34 VA; George W. 10 IA; Landy 7 IA; Lemuel 4 CA; William F. 3 CA; Sarah E. 1 CA; Erastus 10 IA; Charles 8 IA; and Cordelia 4 CA. It appears that Erastus, Charles, and Cordelia are not the children of Russell and Julia. They are possibly the children of Russell’s brother George.
In 1880, Mussel Slough, Tulare Co., CA: Russel Alford 53 VA (parents b. VA); wife Julia 53 VA (parents b. VA); Landy 27 IA, Lemuel 24 CA, Milliard 22 CA, Sarah 21 CA, William 17 CA, Ella 16 CA, and Julia 14 CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Russell 1826 VA1, William 1800 VA2.
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RUSSELL A. ALFORD
EVENING HERALD
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Monday, 13 September 1926
In another article:
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 September 1926
Photo from Linkville Pioneer Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Tennessee “Jennie” Neil Alford; parents Albert Alford and Catherine K. Brinker Alford; and siblings Laura Alice Alford Willits and Moses Lafayette Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Russell A. 1855 OR1, Albert 1833 MO2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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RUSSELL A. ALFORD
ROSEVILLE PRESS-TRIBUNE
Roseville, Placer Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 October 1969
Photo from Chester Cemetery, Plumas Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kclb3
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Russell A. 1914 OR1, Lloyd Russell 1891 OR2, Russell A. 1855 OR3, Albert 1833 MO4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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RUSSELL D. HALFORD
THE RECORD [not verbatim]
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 19 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Russell Halford, 67, of Stockton died on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in a care facility. Memorial services [will be] held on Friday at the Evergreen Chapel in the Cherokee Memorial Park on Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.
He was born on May 1, 1936, in Oklahoma and was a Stockton resident for 40 years. Mr. Halford worked for 22 years as a supervisor for New Holland.
Survivors include his wife, Lana Halford of Stockton; children, Kim Foster, Randy Halford, Gary Renberg, and Steven Renberg; brother, Glenn Halford; and five grandchildren.
Photo from Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LyndaBentz
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Russell D. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Naomi Lillian Crafton Halford, in this compilation.
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RUTH D. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 1 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Alford, Ruth D., a longtime resident of San Diego, passed away Tues. 2-24-98. Survived by her husband Chester A. to whom she had been married 59 years, 2 sons Jerald & Roger, daughter Janet McDonald & 8 grandchildren.
Viewing Greenwood Mem. Pk Sun. today 4–9 p.m. Services Mon. 3/2 10 a.m. Salli Lynn Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth D. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 July 1920, last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Chester A. “Chet” Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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RUTH FUGATE ALFORD
PARADISE POST
Paradise, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 June 2000
Paradise resident and previous longtime Oroville resident Ruth Fugate Alford died at Enloe Hospital Monday, May 29.
She was 77.
Born in Tyrone, Mo., to Joseph Kenneth and Gussie Fugate Alford [?—sic], she was a grocery clerk at Safeway in Oroville for 25 years.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Congregational Church, Oroville. She is survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one niece, and one nephew.
She is predeceased by her husband, who died last year; and by her only child, James, who died in 1983.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church Youth Fund in Oroville.
Services for Mrs. Alford were held Saturday. She was buried following cremation.
The Oroville Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth F. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1923, last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Maurice Melvin Alford; and her son, James Voin Alford, in this compilation.
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RUTH JEEN ANDERSON ALVORD
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Wednesday, 4 August 2021
January 11, 1923 – June 18, 2021
Atascadero, California – A Life Remembered
Aug. 28, 2 p.m., Templeton Legion Hall 805 S. Main Street, Templeton CA
Ruth Jeen Alvord, wife, mother, independent woman, avid sports fan and proud Democrat, passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 98 in Atascadero, California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim.
She is survived by sons Darin and Tim Alvord, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jeen was born in Burress [Fillmore Co.], NE, which no longer exists. Her family relocated to La Crescenta, California where she grew up during the Great Depression, learned to love and play baseball (Jackie Robinson was a classmate) and saw her generation called away to war. She wrote essays and articles that challenged the norms of her day and attended UCLA. World War II prevented her from graduating. After the war she and Jim settled in Atascadero, built their own home, inspired and encouraged many youngsters and developed Alvord Field, a baseball diamond at Atascadero Lake. As a young woman she recovered from Rheumatic Fever, but was told she wouldn’t live past 30. In 1961 she became a fixture at “Jeen’s Hobby Shop,” where many young people congregated after school. Jeen worked at the local credit union and enjoyed the respect of colleagues, supervisors and patrons as she fostered fiscal responsibility, financial planning and personal economic security.
Jeen and her husband were instrumental in starting the Atascadero Democratic Club in 1958, which still exists. In 2010 she was named Volunteer of the Year for Region 10 by the California Democratic Party. In 2012 State Senator Bill Monning presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party.
She had a heart of love for family, friends, sports, participatory democracy, fiscal responsibility and animals.
Accolades could fill volumes, but comments from family members and friends will serve to outline Jeen’s impact on the lives around her.
Darin Alvord (son): “It was always expected that our family would help others and expect not to seek undue enrichment. She was just seven years old when the Great Depression hit. Like everyone who grew up in that era, she retained a different value for things, those necessities of life, versus the things of luxury. Mom thought all of it (our lives together) was just fine. And it was.”
Martha Jeen Alvord (grand-daughter): “Her legacy of love, acceptance and joy will live on in the lives of all who knew her. We are all better people for having the love of that woman in our lives.”
Carey Alvord (grand-daughter): “Grandma Jeen used every opportunity to help us learn to ‘love people more than money’. Her goodbye was rather a reminder- “remember to have some fun.”
Tim Alvord (son): “Mom was proud of Alvord Field and the role she and Dad played in making it available for kids to play on, of her role as Credit Union manager at the state hospital, of her role in politics at the local level and her hand in helping establish the Atascadero Democratic Club, of her large extended family, of surviving the tough lessons of the Great Depression, of being a member of the greatest generation that saved the world (without fanfare), of our great democracy and of being an athlete. She was the near perfect example of how to play the complex roles of wife, mother and independent woman in the 20th Century. She quoted her own mother and wanted those words remembered: “Hate is a waste of time. There is good in everyone. Sometimes it takes time and effort to find it.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James B. Avord, in this compilation.
From Find A Grave: She is the daughter of Richard Claude Anderson and Alice Hope Wheeler Anderson.
In 1930, La Crescenta, Los Angeles Co., CA, she is Ruth J. Anderson, age 7 born NE, living with her parents and 2 older siblings.
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RUTH MAE GREER ALFORD
Photo from her granddaughter Joanie Alford’s Joanie Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Thursday, 19 March 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Alford, Ruth, 84, of Fremont, formerly of Sunnyvale, homemaker. Visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Mountain View Chapel, Spangler Mortuaries. Service at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.
Photo from Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dialynna
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Jan 1908 and died 18 March 1992, last residence Fremont, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her sons Bill Odell Alford and Kenneth Dean Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father-in-law, William Henry Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Ruth Mae Alford was born 12 Jan 1908 in AR, died 18 March 1992 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Condry.
From Arkansas, County Marriages: Ruth Greer, age 18, married Claudie Alford, age 19, in Lonoke Co., AR, on 12 Oct 1924. Both were residents of England, Lonoke Co., AR.
On Claude’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR, employed by the W.P.A. He is age 34, born 21 Oct 1906 in England, Lonoke Co., AR. His wife Ruth Alford is his contact. His name printed by the registrar is Claude Avenor Alford, but his signature looks like it could be Claude Abner Alford:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: Claude A. 1905 TX1, William Henry 1870 MS2, Thomas 1832 GA3, William Henry 1811 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUTH PATTON ALFORD
INDEPENDENT-JOURNAL
San Rafael, Marin Co., CA—Friday, 5 January 1973
Photo from Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From CA Deaths: Ruth Alford was born 1 Nov 1901 [different than on marker] in MO and died 2 Jan 1973 in San Francisco, CA.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ruth Patton, of Monell, Barry Co., MO, married Arthur Alford, of Fall River, Bristol Co., MA, on 18 Sept 1920 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford 1821 England–1866 Massachusetts.
Her husband’s lineage: Arthur 1887 MA1, John Robert 1861 MA2, John 1820 England3.
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RUTH RAE ALFORD BRUTSMAN GALVIN
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 18 March 1998
Sept. 25, 1925 – March 9, 1998
Ruth “Nana” Galvin, 72, of Tracy died March 9 at Sutter Community Hospital.
Mrs. Galvin was a native of San Francisco. She lived in Tracy five years and in Livermore previously. She was manager of housekeeping at Motel 6. She was a member of the Lady’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Livermore. She is survived by her three grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date. Fry Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Photo from IOOF Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Photo copyright 2005 by Deborah Ratto Dash – permission granted
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth R. Galvin (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 Sept 1926, last residence Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Helena Antoinette Noeth Alford Gibson; and sisters Leanore Lucille Alford Silva Wheatley and Patricia Ann Alford Malec in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Clifford Thomas “Bud” Alford Jr. in New Mexico Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ruth Rae Alford was born 25 Sept 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, daughter of Clifford T. Alford and Helena A. Noeth. She died 9 March 1998. In 1943 she is listed as Ruth Alford Brutsman; in 1948 she is Ruth Rae Galvin.
From CA Births: Ruth Rae Alford was born 25 Sept 1926 in San Francisco Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Noeth.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Ruth Rae 1926 CA1, Clifford Thomas 1897 CA2, Thomas Newton 1860 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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RYLAND FELIX “JACK” ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 18 November 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ryland Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 Dec 1900 and died _____ Nov 1966, last residence San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Zada Laverne Burch Alford Eliason; son Jack Milton Alford; mother, Ara Belle Scott Alford; and brothers Lee Alford and Mack Wilburn Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Willard Barclay Alford; and brother Maurice D. “Buck” Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his sister Laurice V. Alford Morris in Texas Obituaries.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Felix R. Alford, age 17, married Zada Burch, age 17, on 20 Oct 1918 in Hot Spring Co., AR. Both were residents of Social Hill, Hot Spring Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Ryland Felix 1900 AR1, Willard Barclay 1877 AR2, Henry Thomas 1848 AR3, Leander H. 1814 NC4, Andrews 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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SAMUEL ALFORD
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Thursday, 25 January 1962
Photo from Old Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Placer Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sam Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 22 Sept 1905 and died _____ Jan 1962, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Madie Bell Hutchings Alford; daughter Betty Virginia Alford Thomason; and brother Fletcher Bell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Herman Loyd Alford; and sister Jodie Estelle Alford White Bushnell in Arkansas Obituaries.
In early census records, Sam is listed as James H. Alford.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (FamilySearch.org): Sam Alford—but see name issue below—and Madie Hutchings were married on 15 Feb 1925 in Pike Co., AR. The marriage record includes several parts, showing his name written differently in each part:
Written Signed
Bond for Marriage License Sanvo/Sam Alford Sanfo Alford
Affidavit Sanvo Alford Samfo Alford
Marriage License Sam Alford (appears written over something erased)
Certificate of Record Sanvo Alford
In 1930, Brewer, Pike Co., AR:
James H. Alford head 24 AR US US
Madie B. wife 21 AR AR AR
Hermon L. son 4 AR AR AR
Nella L. dau 3 AR AR AR
Esther L. dau 2 AR AR AR
Estell Alford sister 15 AR US US
and a boarder
In 1920, Muddy Fork, Pike Co., AR:
Joe R. Alphard head 48 widower
Hattie dau 16
James [illeg middle initial] son 15
Jess L. son 11
Estell dau 5
Fletcher son 3
Ace brother 40
In 1910, Muddy Fork, Pike Co., AR:
Joe R. Alford head 38 AR US US married 10 years
Mandy O. wife 35 AR US US 7 children, 6 living
Brother [?] son 6 AR AR AR
Hattie M. dau 5 AR AR AR
James H. son 4 AR AR AR
Hazel dau 2 AR AR AR
baby son 1/12 AR AR AR
Edith Christian stepdau 12 AR AR AR
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Samuel 1905 AR1, Joseph Riley 1874 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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SAMUEL ALVORD
DAILY REPUBLICAN
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Thursday, 22 April 1897
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Christian Brownlee Alvord; and children Charles Theodore Alvord and Anna Augusta Alvord Cressler in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Christopher Columbus Alvord in Colorado Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 315:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Samuel 1818 NY1, Elihu 1775 CT2, Elihu 1753 CT3, Elisha 1717 MA4, Thomas 1683 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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SAMUEL DAVE ALFORD, JR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Sunday, 6 October 1974
Samuel D. Alford Jr., 26, of Long Beach, Cal., formerly of Little Rock, died Wednesday [October 2] at Long Beach.
Mr. Alford was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a 1966 graduate of Horace Mann High School.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Corean Mulbrew Alford; a son, Gerald Lynn Alford of Little Rock; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Flannigan of California; his stepmother, Mrs. Bernice Alford of Little Rock; a brother, John Dudley Jr. of California; a sister, Miss Pamela Dudley of California; a foster-sister, Mrs. Delores Davis of Little Rock, and his grandmother, Mrs. Matilda Gibson of Little Rock.
Photo from Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dlmiller1955
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his father, Samuel Dave Alford Sr., in Arkansas Obituaries.
From CA Births: Samuel Dave Alford was born 17 Feb 1947 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hampton
From CA Deaths: Samuel D. Alford, born 17 Feb 1947 in CA, died 2 Oct 1974 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
His lineage: Samuel Dave 1847 CA1, Samuel Dave 1823 AR2.
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SAMUEL EDWARD ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 March 1954
Photo from Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Suzy & Rob
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Samuel Edward Alford was born 27 Aug 1885 in MI and died 6 March 1954 in Los Angeles Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name is Menair.
From SSACI: Samuel Edward Alford was born 27 Aug 1885 in Houghton Co., MI, son of John Alford and Mary Minear.
In 1900, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., CO:
Mary Alford head 58 born Nov 1841 England England England
Immigrated 1881, naturalized Widow, 3 children, 3 living
John T. Walters son 28 born June 1871 England England England
Immigrated 1881, naturalized
William son 16 born Feb 1884 MI England England
Edward son 14 born Aug 1885 MI England England
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SAMUEL EDWARD ALFORD
Cousin of Edward Lewis Alford, AAFA #1357
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 28 December 1993
Aug. 24, 1957–Dec. 24, 1993
Samuel Edward Alford, 36, of Denair died Friday [December 24] at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
Mr. Alford was a native of Turlock and lived in Denair all his life. He was a maintenance man and was a member of Denair Friends Church.
He is survived by his wife, April Alford of Denair; children, Samantha Alford, Amber Alford and Vanessa Alford, all of Denair; brothers, John Alford of Roxobel, N.C., Thomas Alford of St. James, Mo., and Roy Alford of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Mary Moore of Winton.
A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denair Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Denair Friends Church. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Allen Mortuary, Turlock.
Remembrances may be made to the Samuel Alford Memorial Fund, Delta National Bank, 4701 Main, Denair 95316 or Denair Friends Church, 4033 N. Gratton Road, Denair 95316.
Photo from Denair Cemetery, Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, steven campbell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Aug 1957, last residence Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Fred Clarence Alford and Edna Charlotte Harlan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thomas Earl Alford in Missouri Obituaries
CA Births lists Samuel E. Alford, born 24 Aug 1957 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Harlan.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Samuel Edward 1957 CA1, Fred Clarence 1898 CA2, John Thomas 1859 WI3, Thomas Frederick 1828 England3, Thomas 1799 England4, William 1770 England5.
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SAMUEL HOCKINGS ALFORD
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 1 November 1933
Alford—In this city, Oct. 31, 1933 [sic: October 30], Samuel, loving brother of William G. Alford of Santa Ana, Calif.
Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 3 o’clock p.m., from the mortuary of Halsted & Co., 1123 Sutter street, near Polk. Interment, Woodlawn Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his brother John Thomas Alford; and his nephew George Russell Alford, son of William George Alford, in this compilation. George’s includes census reports and genealogical notes.
In 2017, a Find A Grave contributor reported that Samuel’s grave has no gravestone.
Samuel Hockings Alford was the son of Thomas Frederick Alford and Mary Hockings, both born in England.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Samuel Hockings 1868 WI1, Thomas Frederick 1828 England2, Thomas 1799 England3, William 1770 England4.
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SAMUEL W. ALFORD
[Although Samuel died in CA, we are also including his obituary in Illinois Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
KENDALL COUNTY RECORD
Yorkville, Kendall Co., IL—Wednesday, 10 March 1915
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2010
Samuel W. Alford was born near Burlington, Vt., January 13, 1823 and died in Garden Grove, Calif., February 18, 1915, aged 92 years, 1 month, 5 days.
He lived to young manhood near Plattsburg, New York. He made his first trip west at the age of nineteen. In 1849 he went to California. Returning with his mother and sister in 1852 he settled on a farm north of Plattville where he lived nearly fifty-nine years. On October 28, 1858 he married Elizabeth Fisk of Plattsburg, New York. She died June 8, 1910. There were born to them six daughters and one son. One daughter died in infancy, one at the age of 29 and the son at the age of 19. There remain four daughters—Miss Amoret Alford of Port Byron, Ill., Mrs. Luraet Howland of Edgewater, Colorado, Miss Laura and Miss Nettie of Garden Grove, California. There are five grandchildren—Charles, Laura, Martha, Stephen and Ruth Howland.
Mr. Alford came to Garden Grove three years ago where he has lived a quiet Christian life.
The funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Anderson, being assisted by Rev. Mr. Thomas of the Baptist church and Rev. Mr. Morgan of the Mennonite church. Interment was at Westminster cemetery Orange county, California, February 20, 1915.
Photos from Plattville Cemetery, Plattville, Kendall Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Sears
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his mother, Polly Kellogg Alford; his wife, Maria Elizabeth Fisk Alford; his children Charles W. Alford and Gussie Alford Tallmadge; and his siblings Orman Franklin Alford and Sally Lomira Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
The gravestone for Samuel W. Alford at Plattville Cemetery is a cenotaph. His obituary and his death certificate say he was buried in Westminster Cemetery in Westminster, Orange Co., CA. That cemetery was not established until 1924, so Samuel is not buried there—confirmed by the cemetery in 2018. His actual burial place is unknown at this time.
In the Winter 2000 issue of AAFA ACTION, we published ‘Alford’ Bible Records, by Lynn Shelley, AAFA #0484, an article about Orman Alford’s family. Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005, contributed these old obituaries for this family.
In the Bible record referenced above, Samuel’s birth date is listed as June 13, 1823, but the obituary and the 1900 census list the month as January.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Samuel W. 1823 VT1, Orman 1795 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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SAMMIE M. ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 7 July 2016
Sammie Alford, 76, of Fresno died June 30. She was a beautician. Graveside: 10 a.m. July 7 at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements: Yost & Webb Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From U.S. City Directories, Fresno 1960 (Ancestry): “Richd (Sammie) lab r2463 S. Page av”
From U.S. City Directories, Fresno [no date] (Ancestry): Sammie Alford, born 10 May 1940, address 2042 S Willow Ave Apt 1, Fresno, CA.
Divorce:
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 15 April 1965
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SANDRA JO BETCHEL ALFORD
Aunt of Jeffery Richard Alford, AAFA #1319
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Thursday, 17 June 2010
Oct. 5, 1934 - June 10, 2010
Sandra Jo Alford, age 75, passed away June 10th after her courageous battle with cancer for over two years.
Sandy was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She came to the Imperial Valley at age 17, where she met Michael Aaron Alford and married in 1953.
Sandy was a bank teller for over 30 years. She enjoyed volunteering for various causes over the years however she was most proud of being a “Pink Lady” for El Centro Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed being “Grandma” to six grandchildren and three great grand children, and aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Parish. In her pastime, Sandy also enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends and walking.
Sandy was preceded in death by husband, Michael and sons Thomas Aaron and Michael Troy.
Survivors include son Timothy Alford and Donna of Crestline, CA, Anthony Alford and Shelley of Vancouver, WA, daughter Patricia Irene of El Centro, and sister Cynthia Miller of Crestline, CA.
Services will be held June 19th, at St. Mary’s Parish at 12 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sandra Jo Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Oct 1934, last residence El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Michael Aaron Alford; and children Anthony Joseph “Tony” Alford, Patricia Irene Alford Duron, and Thomas Aaron Alford in this compilation.
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SANDRA JUNE HOLLEY ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Sandra June Holley Alford, age 66, passed from this life Saturday, August 17th, 2019 after a short, courageous battle with Leukemia.
Born December 13th, 1952 in Modesto, CA she was the beloved daughter of her survived parents, Patsy Crawford of Ceres, CA and Clinton Alford of Payson, AZ. Sandy graduated from Ceres High School in 1971.
Our beloved Sandy is also survived by her daughter, Devon Dean and husband Rondell of Elk Grove, CA. Son, Jared Simms of Los Angeles, CA. Grandchildren she loved unconditionally: Elijah, David, Jhanae, Bradyn, Leilani, Armon, Karla, Joseph, and Travon. Her adored sisters: Brenda McGuire and husband Roy Dean of Ceres. Rebecca Linam of Ceres. Sherryl Hanto and husband David of San Luis Obispo. Brother, Rodger Holley of Ceres and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Sandy is preceded in death by her sisters: Linda and Verna and brothers: Junior, Charlie, and Billy.
Sandy never met a stranger! She was fearless and truly lived to inspire. She was a world traveler who loved the water. She recently retired in Elk Grove to be with her children after a successful career in healthcare & human resources. In her free time, she enjoyed soaking up the sun, singing, dancing, and mingling with cherished friends and family. She volunteered at Inspire Academy where she was pampered by her students, regularly. Sandy was living her best life!
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life & Remembrance Memorial on Saturday, September 14th at 2 PM at Free Will Baptist Church located at 225 E. Orangeburg Ave. Modesto, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From CA Births: Jared Eugene Simms was born 7 Aug 1988 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Alford. It is not clear why her name is listed as “Holley Alford.”
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SARAH COGLIN KANE ALFORD
DAILY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 December 1935
Photo from Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Jenkins
AAFA NOTES: Her Find A Grave memorial includes this brief biography:
Sarah Coglan was born to Thomas Coglan b. 1807 and Margaret Wise b. 1830. She first married Daniel C. Kane b.1859 d.1885. They had a child: Le Roy Thomas Daniel O’Kane b. 24 Jan 1881 d. 26 Jan 1962. Sarah then married William F. Alford b. Feb 1846 d.15 Jul 1928. They had two children, Frederick Edward Alford b. 3 Jan 1887 d. 14 Feb 1964 and Etta Alford b. 1888. Sarah lived in Santa Ana, California at 721 Kilson Drive until the time of her passing.
Divorce:
DAILY SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 9 August 1917
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: William F. 1847 NY1, Orison 1806 NY2, Abner 1767 MA3, Elijah 1732 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josias 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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SARAH ELIZABETH ALFORD KNIGHT
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 13 August 1934
In another article:
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Wednesday, 15 August 1934
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
In April 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported that there is no gravestone.
Her middle name is from her son Harvey Knight’s funeral home record: Taft Genealogical Society, Erickson and Brown Funeral Home Records, Book G, Line 108: Knight, Harvey Russell | 1 Jan 1890 - Idaho | 5 May 1931 | Union Cemetery Bakersfield, Ca. | Father: Zennes Knight - Idaho | Mother: Sarah Eliz Alford - Ca. | Wife: Julia Evans Knight
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Sarah Elizabeth 1859 CA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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SARAH LAVINA PURVIANCE ALFORD
Mother of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
LOS GATOS TIMES
Los Gatos, Santa Clara Co., CA—Monday, 19 April 1965
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Harry Newton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford and Warren Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; of her son Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; and of her daughter Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries.
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SARAH LUCINDA SOUTHARD ALFORD
Photo from Becky Koelling’s John and Becky’s Dead Relatives family tree (Ancestry)
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—18 July 1933
July 16, 1933, Sarah L. Alford. Services today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Gates, Crane & Earl, 1724 North Highland avenue, Hollywood.
Photo from Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jill
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Claudia V. Alford Thompson, Gertrude Fannie Alford Opperman, and Mabel C. Alford Kern Stickel in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Jeremiah C. “Jerry” Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
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SHARON PAULINE HOUSEHOLDER BARBUSH ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Saturday, 22 November 2014
Sharon P. Alford, 76, passed away at home peacefully Sunday, November 16, 2014 in the arms of her children who loved her very much.
Sharon was born May 6, 1938 in Red Bluff, CA. She graduated from Red Bluff High School class of ’57.
Sharon is survived by her daughter Ronan Lentz (Barbush) and husband Pieter; sons, Rodney Alan and Peter James Barbush, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, a lot of friends, a caregiver to many, young & old.
A celebration of life to be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From CA Births: Sharon Pauline Householder was born 6 May 1938 in Tehama Co., mother’s maiden name Hendricks.
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SHERMAN ROSS ALFORD
Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA—_____ June 2021
Sherman Alford passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Sacramento at the age of 92.
Sherm was born in Elk Grove, CA on October 20, 1928, to Albert and Ethel Alford and attended Elk Grove High School. He married Edna Jordan in 1950 who preceded him in death in 1992. They spent years enjoying their weekend homes in Sly Park entertaining and boating.
Sherm and Edna had five children – Charlene Hegney (Vern) of San Ramon, Steve Alford (Kerry) of Fair Oaks, Barbara Nobriga (Herb) of Sacramento, Becky Heieck (Charlie) of El Dorado Hills, Scott Alford (Denise) of Lockeford. Sherm had seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
The kids grew up boating at Jenkinson Lake, with Sherm at the helm, enjoying picnics and watching little league games as Sherm coached and umpired. He spent much time helping his kids with their home projects.
Sherm enjoyed a successful career at Clarksburg Machine Works and made many memories with the local delta area farmers. He had a true respect for the good and rewarding work that farmers do and took great pride in his contributions in the design and manufacturing of equipment needed to get crops to market.
Sherm married Marilyn Gruenke (Edna’s best friend) in 1993 and she preceded him in death in 2019. Marilyn had four children and numerous grand and great grandchildren. Special to Sherm was Marilyn’s son Mitch (Julie). Sherm and Marilyn spent their retirement years in the Grass Valley area where Sherm golfed, and they enjoyed weekend trips and ongoing card games.
Sherm’s sister Barbara Ellenhorn resides in Claremont, CA and he is preceded in death by his oldest sister, Donna Kreizenbeck of Denver, CO.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Edna Alberta Jordan Alford; second wife, L. Marilyn Greunke Alford; and parents, Albert Ross Alford and Ethel Haymond Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Marriages: Sherman R. Alford, age 21, married Edna A. Jordan, age 20, on 5 March 1950 in Sacramento Co., CA.
From CA Births: Sherman Ross Alford was born 20 Oct 1928 in Sacramento Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Haymond.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Sherman Ross 1928 CA1, Albert Ross 1892 CA2, William Sherman 1867 IN3, James 1824 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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SHIRLEY ALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Saturday, 3 January 2009
Mar. 7, 1942—Sept. 6, 2008
Shirley Alford passed away September 6, 2008. Services Private. Bay Area Cremation of San Joaquin Valley, 209-938-0669 in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shirley Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.
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SHIRLEY J. ALFORD-GUDGER
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES
Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—23 January 2008
ASHEVILLE [NC]—Shirley J. Alford-Gudger, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Sacramento, Calif. Mother of Victoria Alford, James W. Alford Jr., Tamara Alford-Robinson; five grandchildren; daughter of Adelaide Gudger; sister of Clifton Friday. Interment in Brick Church Cemetery.
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SIBYL LORRAINE BOWDEN ALFORD
Wife of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
“97th Birthday! June 2019”
“With her boys Easter 1950”
Two of 100+ photos from her Dignity Memorial obituary
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Saturday, 1 February 2020
Sibyl (Bowden) Alford
June 28, 1922 - January 18, 2020
Resident of Campbell
Sibyl peacefully passed from this life on January 18, 2020, at the age of 97. We take comfort in knowing that she felt “Blessed with a very good life”.
Sibyl was born to Clyde and Elsie Bowden in Shady Oaks, Oklahoma on June 28, 1922. She was the second of 8 children. Sibyl married her one true love, Cal D. Alford, on July 8, 1939 in San Jose, CA and resided in Campbell for the majority of their marriage.
Sibyl was very proud of her association with the Rebekah Lodge of Campbell and volunteered in the community for many years.
Sibyl was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cal D. Alford and her son, Harvey D. Alford.
She is survived by her son, Robert “Bud” Alford (Pat) of Campbell, granddaughters: Carrie Pesavento (Trace), Deidra Redford (Jon), Chris Bono (Lou), Peggy Austin ( Kevin), and Mary Voron (Nick), great grandchildren: Tyler and Troy Pesavento, Thomas and Hayden Redford, Matthew and Justin Craviotto, Jordyn (Austin) Schoenstein and Wyatt Austin, Nikolai and Michaela Voron, and great-great-grandchildren: Maddox and Lilly Craviotto. She is survived by her sister Joyce Hughins, and many nieces and nephews.
Services for Sibyl will be held on February 4, 2020 at The Chapel of Roses, Oak Hill Cemetery at 10:00am. A gravesite dedication will follow with a reception immediately after….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
See the obituary of her husband, Cal Dee Alford, in this compilation.
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SIDNEY ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 11 August 1996
Services for Sidney Alford, 35, of Fresno, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sterling Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Alford died Wednesday….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sidney Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Jan 1961, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
CA Births lists Sidney Alford, born 21 Jan 1961 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Davis.
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SIGNE VIOLA WIRTANEN ALFORD
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—1 February 1989
Services are Saturday for Signe V. Alford, a former city worker who died Saturday at a local hospital. She was 78.
A native of Finland, Mrs. Alford lived in the Santa Cruz area for 28 years. She was deputy city clerk for the City of Santa Cruz for 16 years.
Former city manager David Koester lauded her as someone whose main concern was not the numbe of hours worked, but the quality of the work. She was also friendly toward everybody and well-known for her sense of humor and merrymaking at City Hall. She retired in 1977 along with her good friend and co-worker, Angele Mellor, who was city clerk. More than 200 people attended their retirement ceremony. She worked for the city of Mountain View prior to her employment with the city of Santa Cruz.
Her philosophy was that people are as young as their faith and as old as their doubts. She was also devoted to her family and was known as a doting grandmother.
She was a member of the Congregational Church of Soquel, the Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital Auxiliary, the State Employees Association, and PEARS.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelley Young of Watsonville and Susan Alford of Capitola; four sisters, Hilga Lewis, Gertrude Davies, Esther Brown and Irene Corpman, all of Washington; a granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Ernest Stephens Alford, died in 1983.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church of Soquel, Soquel Drive and Center Street, Soquel…. A private cremation was held at Soquel Crematory with her ashes to be scattered at sea.
Chapel of the Four Seasons is in charge of the arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Signe V. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Nov 1910 and died _____ Jan 1989, last residence Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Ernest Stephens Alford, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Signe Viola Alford was born 13 Nov 1910 in “Other Country” and died 29 Jan 1989 in Santa Cruz Co., father’s surname Wirtanen, mother’s maiden name Oterbach.
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STANLEY THOMAS HALFORD
Stanley Thomas Halford
Photo from Brentwood Funeral Home
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—15 January 2015
Stanley “Stan “ Halford
Jan. 24, 1945 ~ -Nov. 26, 2014
Resident of Brentwood, CA
Stan, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep after several months of health problems.
Survived by wife Karon, children Kathleen, of Oakley, Thomas (Amber) of Brentwood. Grandchildren Cara Halford of Antioch, Patricia (Daniel) Hankins of Antioch, Brenna Halford and Thomas James Halford, both of Brentwood. Brothers Mike Halford (Joleen) of Idaho, Patrick (Tami) of Washington and Anthony Lombardo (Elisya) of Concord.
Predeceased by parents Frank Halford and Janet Lombardo and cousin Charlene Culbreath
Celebration of Life Jan. 22 at 11am at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From CA Births: Stanley Thomas Halford was born 24 Jan 1945 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Ramsey.
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STELLA MAE HALFORD KENT
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 16 January 2003
Stella Mae Kent, 91, of Visalia passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, in Visalia. She was a homemaker.
Stella was born to Joseph and Ola Halford on Sept. 25, 1911, in Junction City [Union Co.], Ark. Her parents moved to Albert, Okla., when she was 4 years old. While living in Albert, she met and married Pete Kent of Oklahoma. They moved to California in 1941. They had no children. Pete passed away in April 1972. They had been married almost 50 years at that time. Stella resided with her sister, Juanita, and her son, Donald Avery, for the last nine years.
Survivors include her sister, Juanita Avery of Visalia her brother, John Wesley Halford of Prescott, Ariz. and 20 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Chapel in the Visalia District Cemetery. Interment will be at Visalia District Cemetery.
Photos from Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Phil & Beth Hutson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stella M. Kent (SS# issued in CA), last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Ola Ione Braswell Halford; and siblings Juanita Bendle Halford Avery and Kenneth Leroy Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother John Wesley Halford Sr. in Arizona Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage: Stella Mae 1911 AR1, Joseph Giles 1877 LA2, John Harrison 1837 MS3.
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STEVENS MOORE ALVORD
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 14 July 2004
Stevens Moore Alvord 1933–2004—Stevens passed away July 9, 2004 in Burbank, California. He was born February 4, 1933 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Alvord and Blanche Moore. Steve proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. He was a professional Real Estate Broker, serving as the President of the Glendale Board of Realtors in 1973. Steve was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings. He had a strong work ethic and a generous heart. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, June Hales Alvord; three daughters, Ruth (Ed) Apffel of Carlsbad, California, Lisa (Juan) Salomon of Glendale, California, and Joy (Eddie) Ortiz of Palmdale, California; three sons, Kurt (Cherie) Alvord of Palmdale, California, Hal (Diane) Alvord of Van Nuys, California, and Bruce (Amiee) Alvord of Kiev, Ukraine; twenty-three grandchildren; sister, Beverly (Preston) Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah; and former wife, Sue Burkhalter Alvord of La Crescenta, California.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Blanche Alvord; son, Justin Leon Peterson; and grandson, Mark Daniels Alvord....
Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 2004, at noon, at the Glendale Stake Center, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 N. Central Ave., Glendale.... Interment will be at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Carole Mustion
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stevens M. Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his sister Beverly Jane Alvord Richards in Utah Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Stevens Moore 1933 ID1, Harold Stevens 1897 UT2, Gideon Thaddeus 1863 UT3, Gideon Williams 1841 IA4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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SUSAN EILEEN ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Monday, 20 July 1953
Susan Eileen Alford, 174 Fremont street, Yucaipa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Alford, died yesterday from a complication of ailments. She was five years old.
She had been under treatment for ailments and three weeks ago she fell out of the family car as it turned a corner and received a head injury. Doctors said the complication of ailments and injury resulted in her death.
She leaves her parents, a sister, Jackie, and three brothers, Dennis, Dean and John. Her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Alford of Yucaipa and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neel, Redlands.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 Wednesday fiom Emmersons’ Yucaipa mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: Susan Eileen Alford was born 20 Dec 1947 in CA and died 19 July 1953 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.
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SUSAN K. SAXBURY ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 17 October 2014
Susan K. Alvord
March 15, 1950 - August 30, 2014
Aka: Susan Saxbury Alvord, passed away on August 30, 2014 at the age of 64. A celebration of Sue’s life/Ceremony at Sea will be held on the Voyager Excursion, located in the Redondo Beach Harbor on Saturday, October 18 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. For additional information contact her daughter, Amy Shillander….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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SUSAN LYNN STEELE ALFORD
November 3, 1948 – November 9, 2019
Photo and dates from Green Acres Funeral Home
THE SUN
San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Sunday, 24 November 2019
SUSAN LYNN ALFORD
Susan, 71 lost her battle with leukemia on 11/9/2019 at her home.
She was born and raised in Wellsville [Columbiana Co.], Ohio where she graduated from Wellsville High School and completed Cosmetology school. She married Ronald Alford on 6/4/1967 and joined him in Germany where he served in the Army. After her husband was discharged from the Army, they settled in California in 1971. She worked at Marie’s Hair and Nail, Magic Brush, Millie’s hair Salon, and Creative Hair and Nails.
She is preceded in death by her parents Warren F. Steele and Goldie A. Steele both her sister Betty Smith, and brother, John “Jack” Steele.
She is survived by her husband Ronald, sons Clint Alford and Michael Smith, and daughter, Crystal Alford and several grandchildren.
A public viewing will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home 11715 Cedar Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316 on 11/25/19 at 4 pm to 8 pm. Services will be performed 11/26/19 at 10 am at Green Acres followed by internment at Riverside National Cemetery at 12 pm. A celebration of Susan’s life will then be held at her home.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JOE
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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SUSAN SUTTON HALFORD
PALO ALTO WEEKLY
Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—29 July 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Susan Sutton Halford, 63, a resident of Atherton, died July 25 of cancer. She was a member of the Junior League, the Francisca Club and the Menlo Circus Club. A graduate of the Hamlins School in San Francisco, she attended the University of Nevada and the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, William W. Halford Jr., of Atherton; four daughters; and three grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susan S. Halford (SS# issued in NV) was born 3 Nov 1930, last residence Atherton, San Mateo Co., CA.
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TENNIE ESTELLA WHITE ALFORD
WILMINGTON PRESS-JOURNAL
Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 7 December 1955
Photo from San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dan Tripp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son James William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Bobby Alan Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
Her first name is misspelled in her obituary.
From California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry): Fletcher Wade Alford, born 28 June 1904 in AR, died 31 Aug 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her husband’s lineage: Fletcher Wade 1904 AR1, James Alexander 1882 AR2, James Wade 1861 AR3, James Matthew 1834 AL4, John 1811 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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TERRIE FERN “SHARI” GIBSON ALFORD
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 13 February 2014
Terrie S. Alford, 63, of Redding died Friday [February 7] at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro (547-4444).
In another article:
Palo Cedro, Shasta Co., CA—_____ February 2014
Terrie (Shari) Sharon Alford
(February 4, 1951 - February 7, 2014)
A beautiful angel entered into heaven on February 7, 2014. Shari passed away at Mercy Medical Center with her husband Rick at her side.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years Rick Sr., her loving daughter, Misti Traylor (Sean) of Pleasanton, CA & their children Hollie & Cole. Son, Ricky Alford Jr. (Puri) & their son Ricky III. Her sister Peggy Hermon (Ron) along with a large extended family and loved ones.
Shari had a loving, kind personality, her family & friends were her world. She loved traveling, her pets and spending time with her family friends.
She was born in Salinas, CA. She met Rick Alford when she was 7 years old & married July 19, 1968. Shari & Rick had two children and moved to Redding, CA in 1978. She worked for the Shasta County Office of Education.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday February 22, 2014 1:00 pm @ River Tasalmi, 5369 Indianwood Dr. (Formally River Bend).
Please sign the guestbook.
Arrangements handled through Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro (547-4444).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From CA Marriages: Richard A. Alford, age 21, married Terrie S. Gibson, age 17, on 19 July 1968 in Monterey Co.
From CA Births: Terry Fern Gibson was born 4 Feb 1951 in Monterey Co., mother’s maiden name Smith.
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THEO JANE HALFORD GROOMS HARDT LOFFTUS
ROSEVILLE PRESS-TRIBUNE
Roseville, Placer Co., CA—Thursday, 13 November 1969
Photo from Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nephele Samuelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her father, Joseph Willard Halford; and sister Ethel Surilda Halford Hall in Utah Obituaries.
In her father’s 1965 obituary, she is “Mrs. Bill (Theo) Grooms” of Weimar, CA. In his 1963 birthday article, she is “Mrs. Art (Theo) Hardt” of Sunnyvale, CA.
Divorce:
AUBURN JOURNAL
Auburn, Placer Co., CA—Thursday, 12 March 1953
From CA Deaths: Theo J. Lofftus, born 3 Dec 1914 in UT, died 9 Nov 1969 in Siskiyou Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name is listed incorrectly as Halford.
Her HALFORD lineage: Theo Jane 1914 UT1, Joseph Willard 1871 UT2, Joseph Henry 1842 IL3, Joseph 1803 England4, Joseph 1766 England5.
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THEODORE CHARLES ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 25 November 1995
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodore C. Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 10 Dec 1934 [sic], last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his brother Eugene Kenneth Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Theodore Washington Alford and Mertie Elizabeth Houghton Alford; and sister Marion Myrtle Alford Bisbee in Massachusetts Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Theodore Charles Alford was born 10 Dec 1933 in MA and died 18 Nov 1995 in Los Angeles, CA, mother’s maiden name Houghton.
From SSACI: Theodore Charles Alford was born 10 Dec 1934 [sic] in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, son of Theodore W. Alford and Mertie Houghton, and died 18 Nov 1995.
From Massachusetts, Birth Index (Ancestry): Theodore Charles Alford was born in 1933 in Boston, MA.
From CA Marriages: Theodore C. Alford, age 40, married Verona G. Nettleton on 15 Dec 1973 in Los Angeles, CA. In another record she is listed as Verona G. Nichols.
His lineage: Theodore Charles 1933 MA1, Theodore Washington 1907 FL2, James A. 1866-1869 England3.
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THERESA EVELYN HICKS HOLFORD
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—17 September 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Theresa Holford, 81, died on September 10, 2000. Funeral services were held at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stewart Street in Berkeley, California.
She was born on August 8, 1919 in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Samuel Huston College of Austin in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree. She was employed by Richmond Public Schools.
Surviving are her daughters, Lorraine Holford of Vallejo, California, and Barbara Holford King of Los Angeles, and sisters, Maxine Taylor, Waldine Tyler, and Joy McIntosh.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Theresa E. Holford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles E. Holford, in this compilation.
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THERESA GUBSER ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—31 January 1928
In Los Angeles, January 30, Mrs. Theresa G. Alford, aged 57 years, beloved wife of W.H. Alford.
Remains will be forwarded to Alexander, Ky., Tuesday. F.A. Utter & Son, funeral directors.
In another article:
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Sunday, 5 February 1928
Photo from Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, Campbell Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Georgette Lyons
Photo from Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, Campbell Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie J
AAFA NOTES: Theresa is buried between her husband, William Henry Alford, and his father, James Henry Alford.
We included the obituary of her husband, William Henry Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – d. 1890 Kentucky.
Her husband’s lineage: William Henry 1869 KY1, James Henry 1839 OH2, John William 1811 England3, John 1783 England4, John 1759 England5, Edward 1725 England6, Robert bef 1699, England7.
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THERMON EARL ALFORD
PORTERVILLE RECORDER
Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 24 June 2005
Thermon Alford, a resident of Porterville, died in Panarama City Saturday, June 18, 2005. He was 70.
A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitehurst Loyd Chapel in Porterville. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday at Whitehurst Loyd Chapel in Porterville. Interment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.
Mr. Alford was a native of Arkansas, and a resident of Porterville for 50 years. He was a military police officer in the United States Army. He worked as a supervisor at the state hospital. He was a member of The New Life Center Church in Porterville. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his two daughters, MaryAnn Sullivan of Thousand Oaks, and April Bruce of Rockland; three brothers, Virtis and Curtis Alford, both of Arkansas, and Roland Alford of Illinois; one sister, Aubra Dean of Arkansas; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of eight years, Lenor Hail; two brothers; and one sister.
Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Home in Porterville is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vern Hixson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thermon E. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 23 May 1935, last residence Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of his brothers Curtis Joe Alford and Virtis Lee Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his brother Clarence Oneal Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry) lists the marriage of Thermon Earl Alford and Rebecca F. Ciaramella, both residents of CA, on 6 March 1970 in Las Vegas, NV.
From CA Divorces: Thermon E. Alford and Rebecca F. Ciaramella were divorced in Oct 1972 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry) lists the marriage of Thermon Earl Alford and Shirley Ann Broombaugh on 3 May 1974 in Clark Co., NV.
From CA Divorces: Thermon E. Alford and Shirley A. Broombauch were divorced in Sept 1977 and again on 22 May 1980, both in Tulare Co., CA.
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THOMAS ALFORD
[Although he died in California, we are also including his obituary in Indiana Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Tuesday, 15 August 1911
The body of Thomas A. Alford, who died Sunday [August 13] at San Francisco, Cal., where he has been for two years seeking to better his health, will be brought to the home of his father-in-law, T.G. Lamb, 2902 North Illinois street, for the burial services.
Mr. Alford lived in Indianapolis for several years, his home being at 2407 North Meridian street. He was engaged in the oil business, having offices at 143 West Georgia street. Because of ill health he left here for Lemon Grove [San Diego Co.], Cal., where he lived until he removed to San Francisco a short time ago.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
Mr. Alford is survived by a widow.
In another article:
INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Wednesday, 16 August 1911
CONFUSION IN ADDRESS
The body of Thomas Alford, a former resident of Indianapolis, who died Sunday in San Francisco, is expected to arrive soon in Indianapolis, when arrangements will be made for the funeral at the home of Mr. Alford’s father-in-law, T.G. Lamb, 2902 North Illinois street. Due to a misunderstanding as to the address, The Star was in error in stating in a previous account of the death that Mr. Alford lived at 2407 North Meridian street.
Thomas A. Alford, who is connected with the Kiefer Drug Company, resides at 2407 North Meridian street. The Thomas Alford who died had been engaged in the oil business, and had lived in the West for the last two years
In another article:
INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Saturday, 19 August 1911
Funeral service of Thomas Alford of Lemon Grove, Cal., will be held Monday, Aug. 21, at 2:30 p.m. at residence of T.B. Lamb, 2902 North Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind. Burial, Crown Hill; friends invited.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Van Osdol
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his wife, Margaret Lamb Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
In 1900 Thomas Alford is a roomer, single age 34 born Aug 1865 in PA, living in Salamonie, Huntington Co., IN. His occupation was “oil producer.”
In 1900 Margaret B. Lamb, single age 18 born Jan 1882 in OH, is living with parents, Thomas G. Lamb and his wife Jennie in Salamonie, Huntington Co., IN.
On 25 Nov 1901 Thomas Alford married Margaret Land [sic] in Huntington Co., IN [FamilySearch.org].
In 1910 Thomas, age 46 born PA, and his wife Margaret, age 30 born OH, are living in Lemon Grove, San Diego Co., CA.
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THOMAS ALFORD, JR.
RECORD SEARCHLIGHT
Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Thomas Alford Jr., 80, of Redding died Saturday at home. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding (243-1525).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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THOMAS AARON ALFORD
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Thomas Aaron Alford
Aug. 2, 1954-Sept. 15, 2006
Tommy Alford, 52, of El Cajon, CA passed away Friday in El Cajon.
Tommy was born in El Centro, CA. and spent most of his life in the San Diego area, graduating from Mt. Helix high school. Tommy loved his family and friends, and was infamous for his entertaining skills, and making people laugh.
A memorial mass will be ... Friday, September 22, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro, CA, at 7:30 p.m.
Tommy was preceded in death by his father Mike Alford, and brother Troy Alford.
Tommy is survived by his mother, Sandy Alford of Yuma, AZ; his sister and brother in law, Patty Alford Duron and Greg Duron of Yuma, AZ, his brother and sister in law, Tony and Shelly Alford of Vancouver WA, brother and sister in law, Timmy and Donna Alford of Pinecrest, CA., and nieces and nephews; Gregory Duron, Diana, Catherine, Michael, Cheryl and Christina Alford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Michael Aaron Alford and Sandra Jo Betchel Alford; and siblings Anthony Joseph “Tony” Alford and Patricia Irene Alford Duron in this compilation.
CA Births lists Thomas Aaron Alford born 2 Aug 1954 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Betchel.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Thomas Aaron 1956 CA1, Michael Aaron 1934 CA2, Aaron Leon 1913 TX3, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX4, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA5, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA6, Lodwick 1775 NC7, Julius 1750 NC8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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THOMAS E. ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 6 March 1964
Alford, Thomas E. Husband of Elvina Alford. Father of Edward J. Alford and Mrs. Mary D. Northcote. Brother of Anna Gray. Grandfather of Samuel L. Northcote and Mrs. Mary M. Dewson. Great-grandfather of Lisa J. Dewson. Services Mon. 2 p.m. Greenwood Mortuary. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 8 March 1964
Services for Thomas E. Alford, 73, who died Thursday [March 5] in his home, 3387 Gregory St., will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Greenwood Mortuary. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
A San Diegan 42 years, Alford was a native of England. He was a retired employe of the San Diego Transit System.
Surviving are his widow, Alvina; a son, Edward J.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary D. Northcote, all of San Diego; a sister; two grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Claxton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 27 Aug 1890 and died _____ March 1964, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elvina Symons Alford; and children Edward John Alford and Mary Dorcas Alford Northcote in this compilation.
CA Deaths confirms the birth and death dates of Thomas E. Alford, mother’s maiden name Roose.
Their gravestone is engraved on the other side with these names, relationship to the Alfords unknown:
James G[arfield] Glass, 1881–1956
Mabel V[aughn] Glass, 1885–1950
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THOMAS HOLLAND ALFORD, SR.
THE TRIBUNE
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Friday, 16 December 2005
Thomas H. Alford, Sr. passed away peacefully at home Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Los Osos.
Born June 29, 1916, in Los Angeles, Calif., Tom served in the Navy from 1935 to 1939. During his service in the Navy, he was aboard the USS Arizona, USS Yorktown and USS New York. In 1936 while serving on the USS Arizona and on their way home, the order came down to join the search for Amelia Earhart, who was lost in the South Pacific. Tom continued his service with the federal government by working for the F.A.A. and retired at age 55. He and his wife Mary then traveled the world. They traveled to Moscow, Leningrad and East Berlin during the height of the cold war. He was also an avid RV-er as well as a ham radio operator (W6VJS), and has friends all around the world.
Tom was preceded in death by his daughter Dorothy Grace Dodson and three brothers Bill, Bob and Chet Alford.
Tom is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Adele; brother Jack Alford; sisters Evelyn Bradbury and Joan Alford; twin daughters Jean and her husband Gary Gillman, and Joan and her husband Roger Cliffe and their son Thomas H. Alford, Jr. and his wife Flo; ten grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Adele Reed Alford; parents Chester Arthur Alford Sr. and Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
CA Births lists Thomas H. Alford, born 29 June 1917 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Holland 1916 CA1, Chester Arthur 1887 LA2, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL3, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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THOMAS JAMES ALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—Thursday, 17 February 2005
Thomas James Alford, born on August 23, 1915 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on January 30, 2005 in Merced, California at the age of 89 years.
Mr. Alford was employed as a Parts Controller for Luds Auto Parts for 32 years. He served in the United States Armed Forces in the National Guard during WWII and was a life member of the American Legion. Mr. Alford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting pheasant in his younger years and deep sea fishing.
Mr. Alford is survived by his children, Thomas Alford Jr. of Yuca Valley, Janette Perez of Indio and Bertha Glass of Indio; his brother, Robert Alford of Pennsylvania and his sister-in-law, Marjorie Alford of Seaside; and 10 grandchildren.
A Memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 2005, 11:00 am at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas J. Alford (SS# issued in NE), last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.
See the obituary of his sister-in-law Marjorie Rose “Marge” Stamer Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Robert Lee Alford Sr. in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of his sister Alice May Alford Koeppe in Texas Obituaries.
From the Moore-Koeppe Family Tree on Ancestry, posted by a great-great-grandson of Thomas Roland Alford: Thomas James Alford was the son of Thomas Roland Alford and Bertha Wilhelmine Kuehn, who were married on 11 Nov 1908 in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD [South Dakota Marriages, 1905–1949 (Ancestry)].
From CA Births: The birth records of his children Thomas James Alford, Janette M. Alford, and Bertha K. Alford list their mother’s maiden name as Gardner.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford b. 1769 MD.
His lineage: Thomas James 1915 SD1, Thomas Roland 1883 MD2, Daniel 1844 MD3, Daniel 1799 MD4, Charles 1769 MD5.
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THOMAS MARTIN ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Thursday, 10 March 1960
WINCHESTER, March 9—Thomas M. Alford, 59, salesman, died at 2 a.m. Monday at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., after suffering a heart attack. He was a native of Clark County.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mamie Azar Alford: a son, George Edward Alford, of California; a brother, Woodrow Alford, Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Combs and Mrs. Walter Combs, both of Lexington.
The body will arrive at the Scobee Funeral Home here Friday.
Photo from Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Photo Copyright 2009 Hank Cox, originally uploaded to Find A Grave
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brothers Charles Alford, Virgil Alford, William Alford, and Woodrow W. Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Thomas M. Alford, born 27 Aug 1901 in KY, died 6 March 1960 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Martin.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Thomas Martin 1901 KY1, George E. 1865 KY2, George W. 1827 KY3, Morgan 1783 KY4, Charles 1752 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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THOMAS NEWTON ALFORD
SANTA CRUZ NEWS
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Monday, 10 September 1928
In another article:
SANTA CRUZ NEWS
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 September 1928
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Edna Alford Kohler and Ray Alford; mother, Martha Caroline Young Alford; and brothers John Wesley Alford (with census information) and William Alexander Alford in this compilation.
Thomas’s age at death, making his birth date 12 Oct 1858, is incorrect in his obituary. He was 5 months old on the 1860 census, dated 8 Aug 1860:
1900, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA:
Thomas Alford head 40 b. Oct 1859
Missouri wife
Etta V. dau
Edna E. dau
Raymond son
Clifford son
He is listed as Thomas Newton Alford in California, Voter Registers, 1866–1898 (Ancestry), in Santa Cruz Co. beginning in 1880, when he was 21, born IL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Thomas Newton 1860 IL1, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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THOMAS ZACHARY ALFORD
DAILY FACTS
Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 June 1976
Died in Banning, Calif., June 21, 1976, Thomas Z. Alford, 492 Buena Vista, Calimesa, aged 89 years, native of Texas and resident of Calimesa for 25 years.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Luella, Calimesa; 2 sons Adron O. Alford, El Centro; E.J. Alford, Florida; and six grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Emmerson- Bartlett, Calimesa chapel. Bishop Alward L. Christensen of the 2nd Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints officiating. Interment in Montecito Memorial Park….
Photo from Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, minniemse
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Nov 1886 and died _____ June 1976, last residence Calimesa, Riverside Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his brother Walter Lee Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Thomas Zachary 1886 TX1, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA2, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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THORA MAY ALFORD ERICKSON BELL DEPONTY
DAVIS ENTERPRISE
Davis, Yolo Co., CA—Saturday, 6 November 2004
Thora May Bell died at Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital Nov. 1, 2004, of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 94.
Born May 19, 1910, in St. Paul, Minn., to Abram and Louise Alford, she was one of seven children. She lived in both St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Minn., for the majority of her life. She married Walter Erickson and they had a son.
After the death of her husband in 1961, she married Lee Bell, who died in the 1980s. She later married Clarence DePonty, who died in the 1990s. In 1995, she came to Davis due to health reasons and to be close to family. She resided at Memory House until she had to move to Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital. She will be missed by family and all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl and Jesse Alford, and by her sister, Claire.
She is survived by her son, Glen Erickson and his wife Barbara of Davis; Bob Bell of Texas; and Marlene Bell and Fred DePonty of St. Paul, Minn. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Michael Erickson and his wife Pam of Knight’s Landing, Daniel Erickson of Chico, Stephen Erickson of Oakland, and Dee Coughlin and her husband Tim and their daughter Katelyn of Sacramento. Also surviving are her sisters, Thelma Baker and Sue Meyer of Glendale; and her brother, Glen Alford of Hemet.
At the request of the family, no services are scheduled at this time. A private burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in St. Paul at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thora M. Bell (SS# issued in MN), last residence Davis, Yolo Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Thora May 1910 MN1, Abram Herman 1865 IL2, Cyrus Edgar 1837 NY3, Ruel 1801 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 C7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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TILLIE MAE ALFORD PRICE BROOKS COMMONS
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—2 June 1982
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Turlock Memorial Park for Tillie Price Commons, 88, who died Tuesday in a local hospital after a long illness. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Allen Mortuary.
She had lived in Turlock since the age of six, moving from Los Angeles. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Turlock Senior Citizens.
She leaves a son, Melvin Price of Modesto; a brother, Fred Alfred of Turlock; a sister, Katherine Maddux of Modesto; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Benita Moore
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, John Thomas Alford; and siblings Fred Clarence Alford and Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux in this compilation.
Tillie’s first husband was Harley Price, married 11 Feb 1914 in Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA. CA Deaths lists Harley Price, born 9 Aug 1875 in IA, died 29 Dec 1955 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Vanorder. They share a gravestone in Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA (Find A Grave).
Her second husband was Lewis Rom Brooks (1888–1980), whom she married in1959. She apparently married (3) _____ Commons.
CA Deaths lists Tillie Mae Commons and Tillie Price Commons, born 21 July 1893 in CA, died 1 June 1982 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fender.
Her lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Tillie Mae 1893 CA1, John Thomas 1859 WI2, Thomas Frederick 1828 England3, Thomas 1799 England4, William 1770 England5.
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TOMMY JOE ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—22 March 2008
Tommy was a nice guy. He lived and worked in the Salinas Valley area all his life. Tommy was born at the family home near Alpena, Ark., and at an early age the family moved to Greenfield. He attended the Greenfield School and graduated from King City High School. He worked for over 25 years for the county of Monterey as a janitor.
Tommy loved to go hunting, ride around in a pickup, and talk about the old times in Greenfield. Tommy always had a soft spot in his heart for dogs. He liked all dogs and they liked him.
Survivors: Sister, Norma Azcona; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good friends.
Tommy touched everybody he met in a special way and he will be greatly missed.
Donations: May be sent to the Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Celebration of Life: 11 a.m., Monday, March 24, at Whitehurst Grim Chapel, 429 Bassett St., King City. Burial: To follow at King City Cemetery.
Arrangements: Whitehurst Grim Funeral Service. Contact: (831)-385-3241.
Photo from King City Cemetery, King City, Monterey Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Burpo Woodworth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tommy Joe Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 March 1942 and died 18 March 2008, last residence Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Edith Vela Guess Alford, in this compilation.
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ULA MILNER ALFORD LENN
AAFA #1153
Mother of Claudia Annette Lenn Christensen, AAFA #1152
From Breckenridge High School 1929 La Retama yearbook
Senior class, San Antonio, TX
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Sunday, 3 August 2014
April 23, 1912 - July 25, 2014
At the age of 102, Ula Milner Lenn passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Mrs. Lenn was born in Roswell, New Mexico, but grew up in San Antonio, Texas, which she always considered home. She married Claude R. Lenn, a career Army officer in 1941, and she and their two daughters accompanied Major Lenn to his duty stations in the U.S., Japan, and Germany, settling in California after his retirement.
Always industrious, and with an astute sense of organization, Mrs. Lenn preferred to work outside the home, working at various times as a legal secretary, bookkeeper for an investment company, a civil service employee, and a teacher in an art shop.
A charter member of the El Toro Baptist Church in Lake Forest, her life was guided by a strong and quiet faith. Prayer and Bible study were a part of every day’s routine. Although Mrs. Lenn outlived many of those who knew and loved her, she will be dearly missed by those who are still here. She was a fantastic storyteller with a sharp memory until the end. She could spend hours entertaining her grandchildren with stories of the far off times and places that she had lived. Above all, her strength, kindness, and sweet nature were an inspiration.
Mrs. Lenn was predeceased by her husband, Claude to whom she was married for forty-four years, and her younger daughter, Major Elizabeth (Betty) Grace Ryan.
She is survived by her daughter, Claudia Christensen, and grandchildren, Elizabeth (Liz) Avalon, James Christensen and Robert Christensen.
Interment will be at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. A private family memorial for Mrs. Lenn will be held in the future.
The family is grateful to her loyal caregivers, who helped Mrs. Lenn to live comfortably in her own home throughout her final years.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CRob
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her brother Noel Milner Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Ula Milner 1912 NM1, Starley Fletcher 1882 TX2, Noel Waddell 1838 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ULYSSES SAMUEL “LES” ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 May 1986
Photo from Sacramento City Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Little Orange in the Big Apple
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ulysses Alvord was born 11 March 1897 and died _____ May 1986 (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Wealtha May Reid Alvord; second wife, Maggie Mae Hortman Grounds Alvord; and father, Charles Leroy Alvord, in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Ulysses S. Alvord was born 11 March 1897 in MI and died 13 May 1986 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Oyster.
From Michigan, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ulysses Alvord, age 21 son of Leroy Alvord and _____ Oyser, married Wealthy Reid, age 19 daughter of Lewis Reid, on 4 Aug 1917 in Onaway, Presque Isle Co., MI.
On Ulysses Samuel Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He was born 11 March 1897.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Ulysses Samuel 1897 MI1, Charles Leroy 1868 MI2, Charles 1840 NY3, Samuel 1792 MA4, Phineas 1760 MA5, Zebadiah 1724 MA6, John 1696 MA7, Jonathan 1669 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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VELMA J. HALFORD
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—1 July 2010
Halford, Velma, 63, Ojai, bartender, died June 22. Arrangements by Perez Family Funeral Home, Camarillo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Velma J. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Oct 1946, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.
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VERA JACOBS ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—7 February 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Vera Alford of Huntington Beach passed away January 2, 2002.
She was born in Arkansas on February 24, 1917. Her daughter, Juerita Horning, sister Ruth Light, and two grandchildren survive her.
Services were held on Monday, January 7, 2002 at the Green Hills Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Photo from Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Mount West
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA.
From SSACI: Vera Jacobs Alford was born 24 Feb 1917 in Russellville, Pope Co., AR, daughter of Elmer A. Jacobs and Callie Price. She died 2 Jan 2002.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837–1957 (Ancestry): Vera Jacobs, age 20, married J.B. Alford, age 20, on 3 Sept 1937 in Pope Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: J.B. 1916 AR1, James Washington 1863 AL2, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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VERA LOU AUNSPAUGH PRICE ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 30 May 2001
Photo from New Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Placer Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MockingbirdTales
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera L. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Fletcher Bell Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Vera Lou Aunspaugh Price Alford was born 7 March 1915 in Pleasant Plains, Independence Co., AR, daughter of Morgan Aunspaugh and Dove Wright.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837–1957 (Ancestry): Vera Aunspaugh, age 21, married Hayden Price, age 24, on 14 Apr 1936 in Independence Co., AR.
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VERN HALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 27 September 1991
Halford, Vern, 73, of Sun Valley, retired machinist. Private services. Valley Funeral Home, Burbank.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vern Halford (SS# issued in IL) was born 3 Apr 1918 and died 20 Sept 1991, last residence Sun Valley, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his half-brother Carl M. Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, James McCallister Bradley Halford, in Illinois Obituaries.
From SSACI: Vern Halford was born 3 Apr 1918 in Fayette Co., IL, sonof Elisha W. Halford and Gertrude Cruthis. He died 20 Sept 1991.
His HALFORD lineage: Vern 1918 IL1, Elisha Wayne 1878 IL2, James McCallister Bradley 1824 TN3, Jonathan Adkinson 1800 NC4, John 1765 NC5, John 1748 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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VERNA MOREDOCK ALFORD WILLIAMS
Grandmother of Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Verna and her son Clell in 1933
Photo from Verna’s grandson Jack Alford—used with permission
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 17 February 1950
Mrs. Verna Moredock Williams, 61 of 4571 Utah St., a San Diego resident 25 years, died yesterday afternoon [February 16] in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Rogers Mortuary.
Mrs. Williams was born in Kentucky. She was a member of Southern Star Chapter, O.E.S., and the White Shrine.
Surviving are three sons, Everett W., Roy C., and Clell E. Alford, all of San Diego, and five grandsons.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lot Lzrd
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her first husband, Gus Walden Alford; and sons Clell Erwin Alford, Everett Walden Alford, and Roy Carl Alford in this compilation.
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VERNON JAMES ALFORD
DESERT TRAIL
Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino Co., CA—Wednesday, 18 October 2006
World War II veteran Vernon James Alford, an 18-year resident of Yucca Valley, died Oct. 12, 2006, at Odyssey Health Care. He was 84 years old.
He was born to Harvey and Agnes Swanger Alford on Nov. 24, 1922. A native of Denver, Colo., Mr. Alford lived in California for 80 years.
As a member of the United States Navy during World War II, he served as a motor machinist’s mate third class on the mine sweeper USS Spear. He received a Victor Metal World War II Asiatic-Pacific and two stars American Area.
After the war, Mr. Alford was self-employed with A&K Appliance for 45 years before he retired.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Flossie Nadine Alford, who died 12 years ago.
He is survived by son Vernon Alford of Lake Isabella, daughters Diana Cressy and Terry Alford, both of Yucca Valley, Linda La Pora of Almena, Wisc., and Dorothy DeMartino of Riverside, 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and lifelong friends Bob and Ella Gunter of Yucca Valley.
…. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mountain Valley Memorial Park. Interment will follow the service….
Photo from Joshua Tree Memorial Park, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stacy O’Neil-Butts
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon James Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Vernon James 1922 CO1, Harvey Vernon 1898 MO2, John Noah 1867 MO3, William 1844 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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VICKIE KAY ARCHER ALFORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 15 April 1999
July 8, 1962–April 11, 1999
Vickie Kay Alford, 36, of Columbia died Sunday at the University of California Medical Center, Sacramento.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Castro Valley. She lived in Columbia 12 years. She was a logger with Sierra Resource Management. And she worked for Armstrong Inc. She was a member of the Tuolumne County Humane Society.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Alford of Columbia; children, Cody Alford, Bandit Alford and Cheyenne Alford, all of Columbia; mother, Constance Archer of Sonora; stepfather, Barry McLain of Sonora; brothers, Audie Archer of Twain Harte and Lonnie Archer of Jamestown; and sisters, Claudia Archer of Oakdale and Kendra Archer of Jamestown.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lazy Z Resort, Twain Harte. Private entombment. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home, Sonora, in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the Vickie Alford Memorial Fund, in care of Sierra Resource Management, 12999 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora 95370.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vickie K. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA.
CA Births lists Vickie K. Archer, born July 8 1962 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Bingenhe.
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VICTOR EUGENE ALFORD, JR.
The Homicide Report—Los Angeles Times
31 May 2016
By Jerome Campbell
Victor Eugene Alford Jr., a 37-year-old black man, died May 25 after being fatally shot near the intersection of East 61st Street and Orange Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 5:40 p.m. on May 15, Long Beach police officers were informed of a shooting in the area and found Alford lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest, said Sgt. Bradley Johnson from the Long Beach police department.
Long Beach Fire Department officials took Alford to a hospital where he was treated for his wounds, Johnson said. On May 25, Alford succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at 11:36 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
Police do not believe the shooting was gang-related and are pursuing all leads, said Johnson….
In another article:
Wednesday, 28 June 2016
Two men and a woman were facing murder charges Wednesday after being arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 37-year-old man last month in Long Beach.
Victor Eugene Alford of Wilmington was shot in the upper body about 5:50 p.m. on May 15, 2016 in the area of 61st Street and Orange Avenue. He was taken to a hospital, where he died 10 days later, according to Long Beach police.
The suspects—25-year-old Ellese Paschal of Compton, 23-year-old Roosevelt Citizen of Compton and 22-year-old Devin Wright—were arrested on Monday, according to the Long Beach Police Department and sheriff’s inmate records.
Paschal was arrested in Victorville, while Wright and Citizen were already in custody on unrelated matters, police said. All three were booked on suspicion of murder and were due to be arraigned Wednesday. It’s unclear if they entered pleas.
Police had released sketches of two of the suspects and video of two vehicles that were spotted leaving the shooting scene.
Photo from Roosevelt Memorial Park, Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry & Roger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner: Victor Alford Jr., black male age 37, was born 23 Nov 1978 and died 25 May 2016.
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VIOLA BRITTEN HALLFORD
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 March 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Viola Britten Hallford, 97, of Pleasant Hill [Contra Costa Co.], passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004.
She was born in Three Rivers [Tulare Co.] and a longtime resident of Porterville [Tulare Co.].
She is survived by her son Richard of Martinez, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Three Rivers Historical Society, P.O. Box 162, Three Rivers, CA 93271.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola B. Hallford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Sept 1906, last residence Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Co., CA.
CA Births lists Viola E. Britten, born 18 Sept 1906 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Siverton.
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VIOLET VIOLA HALFORD KNIGHT JAYNE
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 20 March 2003
Violet Viola Jayne, 83, died Sunday [March 16] at ManorCare Health Services in Hemet. Born in Salt Lake City, Mrs. Jayne lived in Hemet 19 years. She worked in department store retail apparel sales for 30 years.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Mrs. Jayne is survived by her husband, Leo; two sons, Reed Knight of Utah and Lyle Knight of Montana; two daughters, Barbara Preston of Sky Valley and Yvonne Strosnider of Utah; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kenneth Halford of Minnesota, LeRoy Halford, David Halford and Richard Halford, all of Utah; and a sister, Dora Plant of Utah.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Latter-day Saints on Park Avenue in Hemet. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. today at Hemet Valley Mortuary in Hemet.
Photo from Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, K.B.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Violet V. Jayne (SS# issued in UT) was born 16 Nov 1919, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Charles William Halford Sr. and Lillian Honore Walsh Halford; and siblings Charles William Halford Jr., David Edmund Halford, Dora Jane Halford Plant, John Walsh Halford, Lawrence Lorenzo Halford, Leroy Elmer “Roy” Halford, Lillian Honore Halford, Marguarite Lucille Halford Riggs Knight, and Richard Michael Halford in Utah Obituaries; and of her brother Kennith Bradford Halford in Minnesota Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage: Violet Viola 1919 UT1, Charles William 1891 UT2, John Wilburn Bradford 1868 UT3, John 1841 England4, Robert 1811 England5.
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VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ALFORD SPURLOCK
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 31 August 1971
TORRANCE, Calif.—Mrs. Virginia E. Alford Spurlock, 45, of Torrance, formerly of St. Albans, W. Va., died Saturday [August 28] in Torrance after an extended illness.
She attended Wesley United Methodist Church.
Surviving: husband, Ralph J. “Jack”; sons, Ralph at home, Theodore of Torrance; parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Herbert C. Alford of Scott Depot, W. Va.; brother, Clyde Alford of Hixson, Tenn; sister, Mrs. Marie Deel of Charleston, W. Va.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home in St. Albans…. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park….
Photo from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Herbert Cecil Alford and Reba M. Hale Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Virginia Elizabeth 1926 WV1, Herbert Cecil 1906 WV2, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV3, George Washington 1837 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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VIRGINIA HODGES ALFORD
PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 6 July 1940
ALEXANDRIA [Rapides Parish, LA] News was received here today of the sudden death in Long Beach, Cal., of Mrs. Virginia Hodges Alford, who formerly resided here. Mrs. Alford was the widow of the late E.L. Alford, who died about two years ago following an automobile accident. The family had lived in Gulfport, Miss., and New Orleans, but following the death of her husband, she went to Los Angeles to reside with her sons, Edgar Lee Alford and John Ward Alford.
She leaves one sister, Mrs. I.C. Sharman; one niece, Mrs. Nellie Grayson Clark of Alexandria, and two nephews, Frank Grayson, Alexandria, and Ashton Grayson, New Orleans.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Pineville, Rapides Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Karl & Paula T. Morley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter-in-law Virginia Stuart Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Edgar Lee Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Virginia Hodges Alford was born 15 Oct 1874 in IN and died 1 July 1940 [different than gravestone] in Los Angeles Co., father’s surname Hodges, mother’s maiden Coleman.
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VIRGINIA L. WEBB ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Hollis W. Alford, AAFA #0196, and Douglas Lee Alford, AAFA #0204
[Because of her close connections to MO, we also published her obituary in Missouri Obituaries.]
RICHLAND MIRROR
Richland, Pulaski Co., MO—Wednesday, 15 September 1999
Virginia L. Alford, Jr., the daughter of Frank Leonard Webb and Gladys Olivet Hall Webb, was born May 13, 1922 in Ironton, Ohio and departed this life September 5, 1999 in Laguna Hills, Calif. at the age of 77 years.
On October 6, 1949, she was united in marriage with E.C. “Chuck” Alford, Jr., and to this union was born one son.
At the time of her death, she was a member of the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Hills, Calif. In 1994, Virginia moved from Richland, Mo. to Lake Forest, Calif. She was a member of the DAV, VFW, Alley Cats, American Legion, Christian Women’s Club, worked to send flowers to patients in hospitals, and was also the first female commander of the DAV Auxiliary in Missouri.
She is survived by her son, E.C. Alford III and his wife Christy of Jefferson City, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, E.C. Alford who passed away October 21, 1991.
Graveside services were held September 11, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland.... Escorts were members of the DAV from Lebanon.
In another article:
DAILY RECORD
Lebanon, MO—10 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Virginia L. Alford, 77, of Lake Forest, Calif., formerly of Richland, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Laguna Hills, Calif. She was born May 13, 1922, at Ironton, Ohio to Frank Leonard Webb and Gladys Olivet Hall and was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, E.C. Alford, Jr. Virginia was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, E.C. Alford III, and his wife Christy of Jefferson City [MO].
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 1999, at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Lake Forest, Orange Co., CA.
We included the obituary of her husband, E.C. “Chuck” Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information on E.C.’s family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
Her husband’s lineage: E.C. 1927 TX1, Elton Clyde 1894 TX2, Julius Caesar 1864 TX3, Marmaduke 1833 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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VIRGINIA RUTH ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 February 2005
Virginia Ruth Alford, 88, of San Clemente, a homemaker, died Jan. 22, 2005, of natural causes. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach. Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 May 1916, last residence San Clemente, Orange Co., CA.
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W. WARD “AL” ALFRED
DAILY NEWS
Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Saturday, 18 June 2011
Alfred, (Al) W. Ward—Passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding of pneumonia, he was 78. Al was born in Fowlerville, MI and raised in Jackson, MI. As a young teen he ran his own bicycle repair shop and later got into cars which lasted him his entire life.
On June 15, 1953 he married his childhood sweetheart Doris (Dody) Marie Vilminot and they had four children, two girls and two boys, Dawn, Kim, Cindy and Allen. Al passed away just an hour and a half shy of their 58th Wedding Anniversary. Al loved his family with all his heart and would gladly die for any one of them.
Al was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. After the service he worked as a welder at Walker Manufacturing in Jackson, MI. In the early ’60’s he got into drag racing and later also enjoyed stock car racing, two sports he loved his whole life. He had many favorite drivers including Richard Petty and the John Force family. He opened his first Speed Shop, Speedcraft Automotive in Jackson, specializing in racing equipment.
On New Year’s Day in 1968 while watching the Rose Bowl Game Al decided it was time for a warmer climate and so he moved his family to Southern California, settling first in Altadena and then moved to Glendale. In 1972 he moved his family to the San Fernando Valley to Lake View Terrace. He worked for Ford Dealerships and a Cadillac Dealership in Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, CA as Body Shop and Parts Department Managers. In 1980 he opened two Auto Parts stores, Award Auto Parts, in Sun Valley, CA and continued racing. He also liked taking his two sons and youngest daughter dirt bike riding in Gorman in Southern California.
In 1986 Al and Dody moved north to Red Bluff where Al opened Award Auto Parts on Antelope Blvd. He sold the business in 1997 but continued working there. He quit Award Auto Parts and found that retirement wasn’t for him. So he then went to work for Napa Auto Parts on Main St. in Red Bluff.
Al built a pink Pinto with a 429 engine for his youngest daughter, Cindy, who drag raced in Redding along with her dad who had a funny car. They both had many fans on and off the racetrack.
In 1998 Al and Dody opened Sips ‘n Snacks Ice Cream Parlor on Oak St. The shop was decorated in a 1950’s theme but had to be closed in 2000 after Al suffered a stroke and Dody broke her shoulder.
After his retirement Al still enjoyed watching racing, MMA cage fighting, boxing and football, always cheering on his favorite Oakland Raiders. He also enjoyed other TV shows, playing Monopoly with Dody and going out to dinner with her. His favorite place to eat was M & M Ranch House on Antelope Blvd.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dody of Red Bluff, three children Dawn, Kim and Cindy, all of Red Bluff. Al is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son Allen in 1997.
As per his wishes there will be no viewing or Memorial Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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WALTER ALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—8 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Walter Alford, a publicist who worked on leading Broadway shows in the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s, as well as films and television in Europe and Hollywood died on November 6 at Leisure World (a board and care facility) in Laguna Hills. He was 90.
He was born on November 14, 1912 in Ottawa, Canada. In 1939, after a stint as a Canadian Merchant Seaman and a teacher of English and French at Albert College in Canada, he was as an apprentice press agent in the Shubert press department. One of his first assignments in New York was Hellzapopin with the comics Olsen and Johnson. He also worked as a press representative for the Playwrights Co. and remained until the organization disbanded in 1960. During his long and illustrious career, Walter worked summers, from 1953-1956, for the Summer Festival at Tanglewood in Massachusetts and did public relations for John Springer Association of New York, handling Broadway and Off Broadway stage plays and clients from films, television, and opera. His work took him to Italy in 1967 for Franco Zefirelli’s Romeo and Juliet. He settled in Italy and worked in films until 1980 when he returned to Los Angeles, California. After a brief hiatus, Walter did free lance work for movies and television. He worked with many of the luminaries of stage and screen on hundreds of productions. Many of these people were among his friends. For a more complete bibliography of Walter Alford’s work, refer to Notable Names in the American Theater published by James T. White & Co.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 14 Nov 1912, last residence Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA.
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WALTER T. ALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 29 June 1995
Graveside services for Walter Alford, 30, of Firebaugh, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella.
Mr. Alford, a handyman for six years, died Sunday [June 25]. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Madera Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter T. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Sept 1964, last residence not listed.
From CA Deaths: Walter T. Alford, born 11 Sept 1964 in CA, died 25 June 1995 in Madera Co., mother’s maiden name Covington.
From CA Births: Walter T. Alford was born 11 Sept 1964 in Humboldt Co., mother’s maiden name Covington.
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WANDA LEE ALFORD PHILLIPS
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Born at Woodlake, Calif., to Kenneth and Violet Alford, a third generation Woodlake family, on April 20, 1934, she passed away in Visalia on Feb. 9, 2007, at the age of 72.
Wanda grew up in Tulare and graduated from Tulare Union High School. She married Grover J. Phillips in Farmersville at the Methodist Church on March 1, 1954. Mr. Phillips passed away in 1991. Wanda worked 26 years at Early California Foods olive processing plant in Visalia as a grader. She was a member of First Jesus Name Church of Cameron Creek.
Survivors include her daughter, Christi, and her husband, Leonard Phillips, of Farmersville; her brother, Gary Alford of Corcoran, her sister, Joanne Alford of Exeter; two grandchildren, Leonard and wife Valori Phillips of Lindsay and Jedd and wife, Sarah Philips of Farmersville; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. today at Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Exeter Cemetery….
Photo from Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stan Morgan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda L. Phillips (SS# issued in CA), last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her siblings Joanne Luella Alford, Richard Earl Alford, and Robert Dale Alford; and paternal grandparents, William Alford and Mary Etta Mason Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Births: Wanda Lee Alford was born 20 Apr 1934 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.
From CA Deaths: Kenneth Earl Alford was born 25 Jan 1906 in CA, died 2 Nov 1986 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Mason.
In 1930, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA: Kenneth Alford, age 25 b. CA (parents b. ID); wife Violet 20 CA (parents b. GA); and children Joyce 2-4/12 CA, and Kenneth 8/12 CA. Kenneth was age 21 and Violet age 16 at first marriage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Wanda Lee 1934 CA1, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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WANDA VIRGINIA ALFORD FLINT TANKERSLEY
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 8 November 2002
PRUNEDALE [Monterey Co.], Calif.—Wanda Virginia Alford, a native of Cannelton, W.Va., was born March 11, 1932, and died at her home in Prunedale on Oct. 31, 2002.
Like many West Virginians, Wanda migrated to California in the early 1950s to find employment. She became a very successful businesswoman and was president of Wanda Alford Enterprises. She leaves many friends and her remaining family who will miss her wondrous joy of life and infectious laughter.
Over the years, Wanda was a benefactor to the Carbondale Baptist Church, Cannelton. During the congregation’s drive to rebuild, she donated the money for the church steeple in memory of her deceased son, Ricky; deceased brother, Jack Alford Jr.; and her deceased parents, Jack and Violet Tawney Alford. Annually, she sent significant funds in order to assist the church with their building and community projects.
Survivors include her sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy “Butch” and Lou Flint and Carey Tankersley; and her grandchildren, Ron Flint, April Flint and Michelle Tankersley. All live in Prunedale, near Wanda.
Her sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Earl Danbery of Cannelton; nieces, Sharon Danbery Griffith and Beverly Danbery Roswell of Charleston; nephews, Rodney Danbery of Clarksville, Tenn., Randy Danbery of Kanawha Falls and Rick Danbery of Fairmont; five great-nephews and two great-nieces.
Arrangements are being conducted by Healey Mortuary, Salinas, Calif., and she was placed in Queen of Heaven Cemetery....
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THE CALIFORNIAN
Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 November 2002
Wanda Virginia Alford, 70, of Prunedale, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at her home.
She was born March 11, 1932, in Smithers, W.Va., and lived in Prunedale for 30 years.
She was a self-employed property developer and gained a reputation as one of the most successful building contractors in Monterey County.
Her elegant talent for design left a lasting impression on the premiere homes in the north Monterey County area.
Survivors: Sons, Butch Flint and Carey Lee Tankersley, both of Prunedale sister, Lorraine Danbery of West Virginia three grandchildren and two nieces and three nephews, all of West Virginia.
*Services: A party will be held in her honor from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Prunedale Grange Hall. Family, friends and business associates are invited to attend to eat, drink and be merry, as we remember her together. There will be a photographer available to take portraits of your families.
*Cremation: Directed by Healey Crematory Co. of Salinas.
*Entombment of ashes: Will be at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way in Salinas....
*Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road in Salinas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda V. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Salinas, Monterey Co.,CA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Jack Alford Sr. and Violet Elizabeth Tawney Alford; and her siblings Lorraine Alford Danbery and Jack Alford Jr. in West Virginia Obituaries.
Wanda V. Alford, age 30, married Ronald L. Tankersley, age 25, on 22 June 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA [CA Marriages].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Wanda Virginia 1932 WV1, Jack 1906 WV2, Andrew Milton 1862 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WARREN HERBERT HALFORD
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE
West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Warren H. Halford, Born 6/27/1925 in Oklahoma, a resident of Azusa, CA and a Veteran of the Army Air Corps passed away on 3/18/2010. He is survived by his wife Euleta, his sons Tom, Larry and Fletcher Halford, his daughter Linda McCartney, his sister Lillian Rex and by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please contact Oakdale Memorial Park for service details.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Warren Herbert Halford, (SS# issued in CA), last residence Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Euleta Lorraine Halford, in this compilation. She died less than a month after Warren.
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WARREN NEWTON ALFORD
Brother of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930; and Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
MERCURY NEWS
San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 July 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Alford, Warren N., 87, of Campbell, chauffeur. Private inurnment in Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga. Arrangements by Neptune Society of San Jose.
Photo from Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, Santa Clara Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Warren N. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 May 1906 and died 12 July 1993, last residence Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Kathryn Iliff Gould Alford; daughter Patricia Maie Alford Renn; parents Harry Newton Alford and Sarah Lavina Purviance Alford; brother Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford; and sister-in-law Lora Leona Monning Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries; of his brother Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; and of his sister Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Warren Newton Alford was born 7 May 1906 in CA, died 13 July 1993 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Purviance.
From CA Births: Warren N. Alford was born 7 May 1906 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Purvianc [sic: Purviance—Sarah’s maiden name is consistently misspelled in the CA Birth Records].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Warren Newton 1906 CA1, Harry Newton 1885 CA2, John Wesley 1853 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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WEALTHA MAY REID ALVORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Friday, 18 August 1967
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Ulysses Samuel “Les” Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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WENDELL COREY ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 June 2005
Wendell C. Alford April 13, 1951 June 3, 2005 Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, for Wendell C. Alford, 54, who went to be with the Lord, June 3, 2005. Pastor Duane Meadors of New Life in Christ Church will officiate at the services. Visitation will be held today at Mish Funeral Home, 120 Minner Ave., from 5-8 p.m.
Wendell worked as a private mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was employed at Conglas in the maintenance dept. for several years. Wendell was warm, loving and caring with a wonderful sense of humor.
Wendell is preceded in death by his mother, Mary.
He is survived by wife, Brenda; his father, William Alford; sister and brother-in-law, Devie and Joe Blackmon; mother-in-law, Jeannette Barnes and brother-in-law, Kenny Maxwell; three nephews, Matthew and Dustin Maxwell and Joey Blackmon; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and many wonderful loving friends....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wendell C. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Boyd Alford and Mary Joyce Waldron Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists Wendell Corey Alford, born 13 Apr 1951 in Kern Co., mother’s maiden name Waldron.
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WILBUR CLINTON ALVORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 26 March 1948
Alvord, Wilbur C., late of 1842 North Avenue 53, beloved husband of Emma M. Alvord, father of J.W. Alvord of Los Angeles, and Mrs. L.A. Yost of Glendale, also survived by 2 grandchildren.
Services Saturday, 11 a.m., in Peace Chapel, Kiefer & Eyerick Morturary, 314 East Harvard, Glendale.
Photo from Grand View Memorial Park and Crematory, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, katsand
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Emma Moss Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Field Alvord and Mariette Clapp Alvord; and brothers George Briggs Alvord and Lewis Henry Alvord in Illinois Obituaries; and of his brother Harrison Mattoon Alvord in Ohio Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: Wilbur Clinton Alvord was born 5 Sept 1849 in MA, mother’s maiden name Clapp. He died 24 March 1948 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
From A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, by Samuel Morgan Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, printer, 1908), pp. 451–452:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Wilbur Clinton 1849 MA1, Joseph Field 1811 MA2, Caleb 1772 MA3, Zebadiah 1724 MA4, John 1696 MA5, Jonathan 1669 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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WILLARD ELLSWORTH “BILL” ALFORD
Father of Darrell Vaughn Alford, AAFA #1417
Photos from his son Darrell Alford – used with permission
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 May 1991
A graveside service for Willard E. “Bill” Alford of Salinas, Calif., a former Oregon City resident, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. View Cemetery in Oregon City. Mr. Alford died May 17 in a Salinas hospital of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 71.
He was born July 20, 1919, in Halsey. He married Opal Yvonne Thompson on April 4, 1942, in West Linn, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. An employee of Southern Pacific railroad for 41 years, Mr. Alford worked as an assistant signal supervisor in Portland, Oak Ridge, Ogden, Utah, and Klamath Falls. He lived in the Clackamas County area for about 16 years, and had been a resident of Salinas since 1964. Mr. Alford retired in 1979.
Survivors besides his wife include his sons, Michael W. of West Linn and Darrell V. of Westboro, Mass.; sister, Reine Shook of Albany; and one grandchild.
The family suggests that remembrances be contributions to a favorite charity.
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DEMOCRAT HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—_____ May 1991
Willard Alford, 71, of Salinas, Calif. And formerly of Halsey, died May 17 in California.
He was born in Halsey to a pioneer Oregon family. The Alford Cemetery near Halsey is named for his great-grandfather.
Mr. Alford moved to Oregon City as a young man. He also lived in Ogden, Utah, before moving to Salinas. He was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad, first as a lineman and later as a supervisor, retiring in 1979. He was an avid golfer.
A veteran of World War II, he had served in Stuttgart, Germany.
Surviving are his wife, Yvonne of Salinas; sons Michael of Oregon City, and Darrell of Boston, Mass; sister Mrs. Earl (Reine) Shook of Albany; and one granddaughter.
A private graveside service will be at Mountain View Cemetery, in Oregon City.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Erin Wallace
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Opal Yvonne Thompson Alford, in this compilation.
CA Deaths confirms his birth and death dates and lists his mother’s maiden name as Gormley. He was the son of George Willard Alford and Cecile Mae Gormley.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Willard Ellsworth 1919 OR1, George Willard 1892 OR2, Isaac Newton 1856 OR3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Robert Keith Bridges, AAFA #0594
VISALIA TIMES-DELTA
Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Monday, 25 May 1931
Photo from Find A Grave contributors Phil & Beth Hutson
Used with permission
They are buried in Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—photo not posted to FindAGrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Etta Mason Alford; sons Lemuel Webber “Lemmie” Alford and William Elijah “Buck” Alford; parents, Russell Alford and Julia Kidd Alford; and siblings George W. Alford, Julia Ann Alford Poe, Landy Alford, Lemuel Alford, Millard Fillmore Alford, Sarah Elizabeth Alford Knight in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Charles Mason Alford in Texas Obituaries.
In 1900, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA:
William Alford head 37 b. Apr 1863 CA VA VA farmer
married 9 years
Mary E Alford wife 28 b. June 1871 CA IA IN
6 children, 6 living
Viola Alford dau 8 b. July 1891 CA CA CA
Pearl Alford dau 6 b. Oct 1893 CA CA CA
Oliver Alford son 5 b. Apr 1895 CA CA CA
Agidous Alford son 3 b. Jan 1897 CA CA CA
Leonard Alford son 2 b. Apr 1898 CA CA CA
Willie Alford son 1/12 b. Apr 1900 CA CA CA
Russell Alford father 73 b. Nov 1826 VA VA VA widowed
Lemuel Alford brother 44 b. Jan 1856 CA VA VA single
In 1920, Lemon Cove, Tulare Co., CA: William Alford 57 CA (parents b. VA); wife Mary E. 49; son Oliver C. 24 CA, wife [presumably of Oliver] Ida M. 26 AR, son William E. 20 CA, son Lenney 18 CA, dau Juliette 15 CA, son Earl K. 13 CA, son Millard F. 11 CA, and son Larnch Z. 9-4/12 CA; and brother Lemuel Alford 64 CA single.
In 1930, Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA: William Alford, 68 b. CA (parents b. VA), and wife Mary E. 58 CA (parents b. IA). William was age 27 and Mary was 17 at first marriage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William 1862 CA1, Russell 1826 VA2, William 1800 VA3.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Web Edition: Bakersfield.com
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—1 March 2019
CALIENTE MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER CLAIMED HE KILLED ACQUAINTANCE IN SELF-DEFENSE THEN DUMPED BODY IN TRASH BIN
By Jason Kotowski
After an acquaintance who accused him of stealing marijuana showed up at his Caliente home, Daniel Rhoads armed himself with a rifle. He expected the other man to show up armed as well. And when the acquaintance—William Alford—forced his way into his house, he feared for his safety, court documents say Rhoads told sheriff’s detectives.
When Alford placed his hands by his hips, Rhoads, believing Alford was reaching for a gun, fired once. He told investigators he struck “center mass,” and Alford, 34, died seconds later.
Although Rhoads claimed he fired in self-defense, he didn’t call for an ambulance or law enforcement. And he got rid of the body, according to court documents. Rhoads admitted to wrapping Alford in a black trash bag, placing him in a trash can and loading it into the back of his pickup, according to the documents. Then he drove along Caliente Bodfish Road and tossed the body in a large trash bin on the side of the road, the documents say.
Rhoads, 45, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and is next due in court March 11. Investigators arrested him Dec. 6 at his home after he confessed to killing Alford about two months earlier, according to the documents. Rhoads at first didn’t admit to the killing, saying only he knew Alford was missing. But a detective told him he believed Rhoads had killed the other man and buried him on his property. The detective told Rhoads to be honest with him. He said he believed Rhoads may have only been defending himself.
At that point, Rhoads laid out what happened. He told investigators the last time he was at Alford’s residence Alford accused him of stealing pot, nutrients and motorcycles. He claimed during that confrontation Alford tried to run him over with a white pickup and he jumped out of the way.
On a later date, Alford showed up at Rhoads’ home, documents say he told investigators. Alford usually carried a revolver and was known to be abusive to others, Rhoads said, so he armed himself with a rifle.
Alford again accused him of stealing pot, among other things, Rhoads told investigators. He said he told Alford to search his home if he wanted, but he wouldn’t find anything. Alford responded by telling Rhoads he’d have to pay for the items, Rhoads said in the documents. Alford then pushed him through the door and walked inside the house, according to the documents. The two went to the kitchen.
“Well, I’m gonna tell you how things are gonna go,” Rhoads said Alford told him. “You’re not gonna like it.” Rhoads said he told Alford to leave. Alford placed his hands by his hips, Rhoads said, and he believed he was possibly going for a gun. He raised his rifle and pulled the trigger. Wounded, Alford asked him to call an ambulance, Rhoads told investigators. He didn’t, and Alford soon died….
Afterward, he walked outside and spoke with a woman who had driven to his house with Alford and was still sitting in a pickup. He told her what had happened. The woman had a “mixed reaction” upon hearing of Alford’s death, according to the documents. Rhoads said the woman told him about Alford’s “mean” behavior toward her, the documents say. “Well, I don’t think you’re gonna have to worry about that anymore,” Rhoads said he told her.
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BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—4 September 2019
MAN CONVICTED IN 2018 SHOOTING DEATH SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON
A man who was convicted in the death of 34-year-old William Alford has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
Daniel Rhoads, 45, appeared in Kern County Superior Court on Wednesday for a sentencing hearing after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in April. In previous hearings, a motion for a new trial had been addressed, in which Rhoads alleged Deputy District Attorney Michael Caves engaged in prosecutorial misconduct during the trial. It is unclear what Rhoads is alleging Caves did, however. That motion was denied.
According to court documents, Rhoads told law enforcement that Alford was an acquaintance who forced his way into his home in Caliente in October 2018 after accusing Rhoads of stealing from him. When Rhoads saw Alford coming in, he said Alford reached toward his side and thought Alford was reaching for a gun.
In fear for his own safety, Rhoads said he shot Alford in self-defense, according to the documents. However, after the shooting, Rhoads didn’t call for any medical aid or law enforcement. Instead, Rhoads admitted to wrapping Alford in a black trash bag and tossing his body in a large trash bin on the side of Caliente Bodfish Road, the documents say.
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WILLIAM ALVORD
Photo from: Theodore Henry Hittell, William Alvord: born January 3, 1833, died December 21, 1904 (San Francisco: Alvord Memorial Committee of the California Academy of Sciences, 1905); available online at Google Books.
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—22 December 1904
William Alvord died yesterday morning [December 21] at his home in this city, the cause being heart failure. For many years a. leading figure in the commercial life of San Francisco, his death caused great sorrow. Flags were half masted on the Bank of California, of which institution he was president continuously from April 9, 1878, and other business and banking institutions lowered flags as a token of respect to his memory. No man in the city has taken more active interest in the welfare of San Francisco. Few, if any, have been distinguished in an equal number of directions.
William Alvord came to San Francisco In 1853. He was born in Albany, New York, January 3, 1833. When he was seventeen years old he began business as clerk in a hardware store, in New York City. Three years later he arrived in San Francisco and followed the same line of business two years in the same capacity. In 1855 he established the hardware firm of Alvord & Haviland, in Marysville and, two years later the firm of Alvord & Co. in San Francisco. This connection continued until 1867.
Mr. Alvord went abroad on account of poor health, in 1866. Upon his return to this city, in 1867, he was elected president of the Pacific Rolling Mill Company and continued as such during twenty years. His tastes were artistic. In 1871 he was elected president of the San Francisco Art Association, a position that he occupied four successive terms. He was elected Mayor of San Francisco in 1871 and filled the mayoralty chair two years. In 1873 he was appointed a Commissioner of Golden Gate Park and served until 1882. He was also a Police Commissioner of this city from 1878 to 1899.
CAREER WITH BANK
His connection with the Bank of California began in November, 1871, when he was elected a director of the bank to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of William J. Barron. He became vice president of the bank in October, 1875. On the resignation of D.O. Mills, Mr. Alvord was made president.
In 1890 and 1891 Mr. Alvord was president of the American Forestry Association of Washington. D. C. In the latter year, he was elected president of the Alaska-Treadwell Gold Mining Company. In many other connections he was given the first place. He was made president of the Alaska-Mexican Gold Mining Company in 1893; of the California Academy of Sciences in the same year; president of the San Francisco Clearing House; president of the Alaska United Gold Mining Company. He was president of these several bodies at the time of his death.
Mr. Alvord served as president of the Pacific Club, the Loring Club, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and chairman of the local board of directors of the London, Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company, holding the latter office many years. At the time of his death he was also a director of the Selby Smelting and Lead Works, of the Security Savings Bank, the United Railroads of San Francisco, the San Francisco Breweries (Limited), the Spreckels and Western Sugar Refining companies, and the California Title and Insurance Company.
A GENTLE MAN
While he was prominent in these varied capacities, he had a strong hold upon the affections of countless citizens of California by reason of his gentleness and purity of life. Whatever was low or mean repelled him. To him consistently was given the title of gentleman. He daily visited Golden Gate Park and fed the birds. His charities were many and unostentatious.
For some weeks prior to his death Mr. Alvord had been ailing, but he was at his desk as late as December 13. Last Sunday he took a drive. When he died his stepson, Dr. James W. Keeney, was with him. Mrs. Alvord died some time ago. Two stepsons, Charles M. Keeney and Dr. James W. Keeney, survive. There are relatives in the East.
Appropriate action in memory of Mr. Alvord will be taken by the various organizations to which he belonged. The directors of the Bank of California will adopt resolutions of respect at their next meeting. The office of president of the bank will probably remain vacant until the quarterly meeting of the directors in the second week in January.
Mr. Alvord evidently knew that he was in danger of death. Yesterday a letter was received by the Academy of Sciences, in which Mr. Alvord had written that he wished to resign the presidency of the academy and that he had resigned other positions. . He added that he was likely to drop from his chair at any time. Within half an hour after the letter was opened in the Academy of Sciences building, news was received that Mr. Alvord was dead.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—28 December 1904
BANKER’S WILL IS FILED FOR PROBATE AND TRUST COMPANY WILL BE EXECUTOR
The will of William Alvord, late president of the Bank of California, was filed for probate yesterday and special letters of administration were granted by Judge Coffey to the California Title Insurance and Trust Company, which was named by the deceased as his executor. According to the statement of T.Z. Blakeman, who was the banker’s attorney, the estate is worth less than a million dollars.
The testament is holographic and was dated June 7, 1903, with a codicil of August 3 of the same year. After many specific bequests to charity and to relatives, all the remainder of the estate, personal and real, is given to Alvord’s stepsons, Charles McIntosh Keeney and Dr. James Ward Keeney, and their wives and children, share and share alike. Charles Keeney, who is the secretary of the California Title Insurance and Trust Company is the father of two daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Ethel Tomlinson, lives in New York. Dr. Keeney’s children number three.
The remembrances for charity and science are as follows: San Francisco Orphan Asylum, $1000; Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, $1000; Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home Society, $1000; Maria Kip Orphanage, $1000; Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association of the Police Department, $2000; Astronomical Society of the Pacific, $5000; Academy of Sciences (for the improvement of the herbarium), $5000.
Bequests to relatives are: To a cousin, Henry Alvord Robinson of New York, $10,000 in trust for him and his sisters’ children; to cousins Henry A. Robinson, Mrs. Annie K. Wilson, Miss Elizabeth Green, Mrs. Charles Rohlfs (Anna Catherine [sic: Katharine] Green, the novelist), $1000 each; to cousins Captain Benjamin Alvord, U.S.A.; William C. Alvord and Louisa A. Craig, $1000 each, and $500 to each of their children; to Miss Leontine S. Blakeman, $1000; to Professor Samuel M. Alvord, Hartford Public High School, $500; to Miss Nora Donahue, maid of the banker’s late wife, $1000.
In the codicil the testator leaves a silver salver, pitcher and mugs to William C. Alvord. They were given many years ago by the Pacific Insurance Company as a testimonial to Alvord. Also $1000 each is given to the wife of William C. Alvord and the wife of Captain Benjamin Alvord.
Photo from Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gerald Morlidge Jr.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Eliza McIntosh Keeney Alvord; and his brother Henry Benjamin Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, William Alvord, in New York Obituaries.
From the biography by Theodore Henry Hittell (see photo reference): “Though he had lived the most of his life as a bachelor, he in June, 1884, married Mrs. Mary E. Keeney, to whom he became an attached and devoted husband.”
Selleck Whitney and Betsey Knapp had daughters Mary Elizabeth Whitney and Emma Whitney. Mary married William Alvord on 19 Jan 1827 in NY. William died in 1837 in SC, and Mary died in 1870 in San Francisco. William and Mary are William Alvord’s parents. Mary’s sister Emma married Hamilton Robinson. In 1850, William Alvord, 17 b. NY, clerk, is living in the household of Hamilton and [his mother’s sister] Emma Robinson, parents of cousins he named in his will, Henry Alvord Robinson and Anna Robinson Wilson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: William 1833 NY1, William 1801 VT2, William 1766 MA3, Elisha 1731 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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WILLIAM A. ALFORD
NORTH COUNTY TIMES
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—19 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
VISTA—William A. Alford, 66, died on Saturday, March 16, 2002, in San Diego.
Born on June 18, 1935, in Port Angeles, Washington, he lived in Vista for 31 years. He was a sales associate for Star Building Supply in San Marcos for seven years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the North Vista Baptist Church.
His wife, Elizabeth Alford of Vista, a brother, Thomas Alford of Redding, and a sister, Helen Evans of Redding, survive Mr. Alford.
A memorial service was held on March 19 at the North Vista Baptist Church, 1120 Highland Avenue in Vista. Interment was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. Allen Brothers Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Huffman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Vista, San Diego Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother Paula E. Alford in this compilation.
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WILLIAM ALEXANDER ALFORD
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 7 August 1892
WILLIAM ALFORD SHOT ON FOLSOM STREET BY EDWARD CORBETT
THE SHOOTER UNDER ARREST
HE DECLARES THAT HE FIRED AT A CROWD THAT UPSET HIS WAGON, INTENDING TO SCARE THEM
William Alford was shot and probably fatally wounded by Edward Corbett late Friday night, and now lies at his home at 230 Tenth street in a critical condition.
Both the men were acquainted and were supposed to be friends, and no cause for the deed can be assigned.
The shooting occurred on the corner of Tenth and Folsom streets shortly before 11 o’clock, Friday night, in the presence of several people, all of whom ran off when the first shot was fired. The bullet struck Alford in the back between the eighth and ninth ribs, and passed through the central lobe of the right lung, inflicting a wound which has caused several hemorrhages.
There was an old grudge existing between the men, and although they were acquaintances they have never been friends.
Alford, who is only 36 years of age, was employed as a teamster by D.S. Cartwright, a drayman at Mission and Main streets. A. Wenske, the owner of the house, found him lying there in a pool of blood and carried him up to his room.
Dr. McGovern was immediately summoned and after an examination of the wound declared that Alford could live but for a few days and the matter was reported to the Southern station. Corbett was arrested in his home at 333 Twelfth street last night and booked at the Southern Station on a charge of assault with Intent to commit murder.
Corbett gave an account of the shooting when interviewed last night. He said that for some months past unknown men had unscrewed the nuts holding the wheels on his wagons and that on one occasion one of his teamsters narrowly escaped death by having a wheel go off the axle.
At about 11 o’clock Friday night one of his hostlers informed him that some hoodlums were wrecking his wagons, and he left his home at 230 Twelfth street, taking his revolver with him. When he reached the stables, near Twelfth and Folsom streets, he saw four men upsetting the wagon and he fired five shots at them for the purpose of scaring them, never intending to harm Alford. As the stable is situated near Twelfth and Folsom streets, and Alford was shot down at Tenth and Folsom streets, the police are of the opinion that Corbett deliberately followed his victim and shot him down in cold blood.
Five shots in all were fired by Corbett, every one of which are supposed to have taken effect. A. Weise, with whom Alford has been living for the past year, gives the young man an excellent character. He says that Alford was walking along Folsom street, and knew nothing of the attempt to wreck the truck when he was shot by Corbett.
Owing to the serious nature of the wounds Corbett was refused bonds and is still incarcerated. Corbett appears to think that he was justified in shooting and expresses regret that he did not “kill a few of the fellows that upset the wagon.”
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THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Monday, 8 August 1892
THE SHOT WAS FATAL
WILLIAM ALFORD DIES OF HIS WOUND.
EDWARD CORBETT CHARGED WITH MURDER.
HE TALKS LITTLE, BUT SAYS HE ONLY INTENDED TO FIRE IN THE AIR.
William Alford, who was shot by Edward Corbett on Friday night is dead, and his body is at the Morgue awaiting the result of the Coroner’s autopsy, while Corbett is in a cell at the city prison with a charge of murder hanging over his head.
In the neighborhood where the shooting took place, and where both the men live, much regret is expressed over the fatal occurrence. Alford, the murdered man, is described as having been sober, quiet, peaceful and industrious, and no one can be found who believes that he was in any way concerned in the upsetting of Corbett’s wagon, the incident which brought about the shooting. It appears that for many nights past a crowd of roughs who infest the neighborhood of Harrison and Eleventh streets has made a practice of upsetting the different wagons left standing upon the streets over night. The owners of the wagons have been much annoyed by the doings of this gang and have many times attempted unsuccessfully to catch some of its members at their tricks.
The gang, it is said, makes it headquarters in Ed Riley’s saloon at 1410-1/2 Harrison street. Although the saloon had not closed at the hour when the shooting took place, and stands not more than twenty-five feet from where the first shots were fired, Riley and the men who were around his place deny all knowledge of the affair and even claim they heard no shots fired.
Alford died yesterday morning at 10:20 o’clock, and shortly afterward his body was removed to the Morgue, where an inquest will be held to-day at 8:30 p.m.
Dr. C.C. McGovern, the attending physician, says that the immediate cause of death was internal hemorrhage, the result of the severing of a blood vessel by the bullet.
While Alford felt all the while that the wound he had received would eventually cause his death, he at no time felt bitterly toward the man who had shot him. He stated several times that he did not believe that Corbett intended shooting him, as he could not understand why he should want to, and shortly before his death he told Dr. McGovern that Corbett could not be blamed for mistaking him for one of the hoodlums who had been interfering with his wagon.
Corbett was seen at the city prison, but refused to talk much about the shooting. He still claims that he did not take deliberate aim at anyone, but merely shot in the air.
When he was told that the man whom he shot upon his dying bed had maintained that he was in no way connected with the crowd who had been tampering with his wagons Corbett said such a thing was impossible, as the only persons on the street at the time were those who had been trying to upset the wagons, and he could not have been mistaken. Persons who know Corbett speak of him as a quiet and peaceable man. They say, however, that some time ago he was attacked by the notorious “Rocky” Haley and a crowd of roughs, who beat him severely, and that since then he has carried a pistol to protect himself.
William Alford, the deceased, was born in Roane county, Tenn., and was 42 years of age. He was a married man and the father of three children, but he has been separated from his wife for some time.
After the inquest the body will be taken to San Lorenzo for burial by his mother and his brother, Thomas Alford, both of whom reside in Watsonville, from which place they arrived yesterday morning in answer to a telegram informing them of the shooting.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—23 August 1892
Additional testimony for the prosecution of Edward Corbett, charged with murder for fatally shooting William Alford on the night of August 5, was heard yesterday in Department of the Police Court.
George Wense of 230 Tenth street testified that Alford lived in his house three months before he was shot. On Saturday morning, August 6, Alford told witness that he had been shot by Corbett. He said that some hoodlums had turned over wagons on Harrison street, and as he came along soma shots were fired. Several men were running up Tenth street, and Alford turned and ran with them. He turned into a sandlot nearby and asked Corett, who held a pistol in his hand, not to shoot him. After he had reached Folsom street he discovered that he had been shot.
Officers Smith and Monison.who arrested Corbett, testified that the defendant said he shot Alford because his wagons wero being wrecked.
This closed the case for the prosecution and a continuance was taken until 7:30 o’clock to-night, when testimony for the defense will be heard.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—24 August 1892
ALFORDS SLAYER CORBETT IS HELD TO ANSWER A CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.
In Judge Rix’s court last night Edward Corbett was held to answer a charge of manslaughter. He is the teamster and contractor who shot and killed William Alford, also a teamster, on the 5th of the present month.
Alford and several others, on the night of the tragedy, overturned and pulled apart one of Corbett’s drays, which stood in the road opposite his residence at the corner of Harrison and Tenth streets. Corbett shot at Alford and his friends and killed Alford.
The preliminary examination was commenced before Judge Rix on Monday and the prosecution presented the case. When the case came up last night the prosecuting attorney admitted that there was no evidence of malice against Corbett and he had agreed with the attorney for the prisoner to have Corbett held for manslaughter. The court decided to release Corbett on $10,000 bail.
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—20 April 1893
ACQUITTED OF MANSLAUGHTER
The prosecution of Edward Corbett, charged with manslaughter in having caused the death of the boy William Alexander Alford, was commenced Tuesday in Judge Seawell’s court.
It will be remembered that Corbett, who had a dairy on Tenth and Harrison streets, and had for a long time been annoyed by mischievous boys in the neighborhood, on August 5 last shot at a gang of youthful offenders, of which Alford was one, the latter receiving injuries from which he subsequently died.
The prosecution might almost be termed a friendly one, as the fact is not contradicted that Corbett did not recognize Alford, against whom he had no grievance whatever.
The testimony for the prosecution was during the entire afternoon exceedingly table for the defense, and there appeared little doubt that Corbett would be acquitted.
Yesterday the jury was charged by the court, and in a short time returned a verdict of not guilty.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Martha Caroline Young Alford; and brothers John Wesley Alford (with census information) and Thomas Newton Alford in this compilation.
From Find A Grave: William is buried in San Lorenzo Pioneer Memorial Park in San Lorenzo, Alameda Co., CA. He has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: William Alexander 1850 TN1, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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WILLIAM B. ALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Eric Olson – used with permission
FERNDALE ENTERPRISE
Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—Friday, 7 October 1921
WILLIAM B. ALFORD GOES TO LAST REST
Death came to William B. Alford last Tuesday morning at two o’clock [October 4] at the Ferndale Hospital where he had been operated on a few days before for a trouble of long standing. For a time it was hoped that he would recover, but complications which set in made his condition hopeless and despite the best efforts of medical skill and attention he passed away at the time mentioned above.
His death came as a shock to the multitude of people in this community and elsewhere who claimed him as a friend. For years he had suffered at intervals the severest pain and had borne his burden so uncomplainingly that hardly one of his intimate friends had ever dreamed that he was in anything but the best of health.
William B. Alford was born in Ohio on October 20, 1851, and had he lived until the 20th of the present month would have been 70 years of age. When he was 21 years of age, in the year 1872, he came to Humboldt county, residing first at Hydesville, where he had relatives. In 1875 he came to Ferndale, where he entered into partnership with his brother, the late Dr. F.A. Alford, in the pharmacy business. He had made his home here continually up to the time of his death, remaining in the same business.
At San Jose he was united in marriage in 1877 to Miss Mary Richmond, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert Barr, of Maple Creek, as well as other more distant relatives.
“Bill” Alford, as he was familiarly known to a host of friends, was a whole-souled man, who during his nearly a half a century in the business life of Ferndale had gained the esteem and respect of all. His passing has left a vacancy which cannot be filled and has cast a shadow over the whole community. To the sorrowing wife and daughter the sympathy of all goes out in full measure.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at two o’clock from the family residence and was very largely attended by friends from all parts of the county. Rev. Jessie Getty Heath officiated, assisted by a choir composed of Miss Agnes Smith, Miss Mary Gill, Mrs. W.F. Rios and Mrs. M. Boynton, with Ross Ring as accompanist.
Decedent was a pioneer member of Active Lodge of Odd Fellows of this town and the Odd Fellows attended in a body, the officers of Active Lodge conducting the services at the grave. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
The pallbearers were S.T. Kelsey, L.M. Smith, R.H. Edwards, A.E. Pixton, R.S. Feenaty and W. Turkelsen. Interment was in the family lot in the Ferndale cemetery.
Photo from Ferndale Cemetery, Ferndale, Humboldt Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cristy
AAFA NOTES: William’s gravestone says 1852–1920, apparently incorrect.
See the obituaries of his grandsons Charles Frank Alford and William Clyde “Buzz” Alford; and niece Bertha Marian Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: William B. Alford died 4 Oct 1921 in Huboldt Co., CA, age 69.
The Alford-Nielson House in Ferndale is on the National Register of Historic Places. A detailed history of the house is on the 1985 Nomination Form.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William B. 1852 OH1, Barsella 1816 OH2, Elijah 1780 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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WILLIAM BOYD ALFORD
BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Saturday, 25 November 2006
William Boyd “Daddy Warbuck” Alford
Feb. 5, 1929 – Nov. 11, 2006
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 27 at 2:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park.... Bill Alford passed away at the age of 77. He was born in Garland Texas. He moved to Bakersfield at the age of 18. He was a hard working man all his life until going to work with the CHP where he retired in the year 1995. He truly loved that job and everyone who he worked with. The recent loss of his wife, my mother Mary Alford, and his son, my brother. All of their souls will be forever missed.
He is survived by his daughter Devie Blackmon, grandson Joseph Blackmon Jr. His two adopted daughters, Evon (Bon Bon) and Crystal Huntsberry. Robert Waldron, husband of Joyce Waldron, his wife’s brother, and Tina Huntsberry, who he called his daughter. My daddy had turned his life over to the Lord and was loved by many. I hope he finds the peace in death he could not find in life. We love you. Mish Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of W.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), but list his birth date as 2 Feb 1929, last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Joyce Waldron Alford; and his son Wendell Corey Alford in this compilation.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry) lists William Boyd Alford, born 5 Feb 1929 in Hunt Co., TX, the son of Claudy L. Alford and Daniel Alford.
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WILLIAM BRUCE ALFORD
LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM
Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—28 October 2011
William Bruce Alford, 101, died peacefully on October 20, 2011.
Born in East Liverpool [Columbiana Co.], Ohio during Halley’s Comet, Bruce was the fourth child of eleven children. Bruce started selling newspapers at age 8 to Civil War veterans. At age 24, Bruce joined the Carpenters Union, became a journeyman carpenter and worked for 65 years. Bruce found the love of his life, Laura, at the Cinderella Ballroom in Downtown Long Beach, and had 50 years of love filled marriage. He was a devoted husband, loving dad, granddad, and great granddad.
Bruce was given loving care for the last 3 years at Legacy Manor by his main caregivers, Marivic and Reymart.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Pamela Anderson; grandchildren, Rachel Felton and Bill Cutler, Anita and Mike Enes, Lizzy Crounce, Lori and Russell Alford, Debbie and Paul Danielson, Stephanie and Philip Shepherd and Steven Wolfsong.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura; parents, Charlie and Calvie Pearl Alford; sons, Bruce Alford, D’Wayne Felton, Kay Felton.
Services will be conducted at McKenzie Mortuary, 3843 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn, Cypress at 12:30 p.m. with a celebration at the conclusion. Everyone is requested to wear some small red item to honor Bruce. McKenzie Mortuary (562) 961-9301.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cypress), Cypress, Orange Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Bryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 May 1910, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Jonah Alford and Calvie Pearl Hile Alford, in this compilation.
In 1910, a month before his birth, his parents and 3 older siblings are in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH: Charles J. Alford, 27 WV and Calvie P. 25 PA, and siblings Pearl, Charles, and James.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Bruce 1910 OH1, Charles Jonah 1882 WV2, James Robert 1850 OH3, Charles 1812 CT4, Jonas 1775 CT5, Pelatiah 1739 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM CHARLES ALFORD
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—9 March 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
William (Bill) Alford, former engineer at Conagra (Hunt-Wesson) Foods, age 71, died Thursday March 5 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease and pulmonary fibrosis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Beryl, daughters Evelyn Alford and Cynthia Jones, sons Andrew and Terry, granddaughter Katrina Alford and grandsons Evan Ziolkowski and Matthew Jonas. He is survived by sisters Alice Waldo, Charlene Rooney, and Wilma Russell.
Bill earned a BS degree from UC Berkeley and a MBA from USC. Early in his career he worked at Fluor and Mobil Oil. He served in the US Army in 1956 & 1957.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 May 1932 but that he died 4 March 2004, last residence Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituary of his father, Charles William Alford, in this compilation.
CA Births lists William Charles Alford, born 25 May 1932 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Berkey.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Charles 1932 CA1, Charles William 1885 KS2, William John 1863 OH3, Charles 1812 CT4, Jonas 1775 CT5, Pelatiah 1739 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM CLYDE “BUZZ” ALFORD
Photo from Eric Olson’s Olson/Alford/Nedrow/Seim/Carpenter/Clark/Rackliff/Lewis/Riggs Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Source unknown, but probably:
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—_____ May 1993
William C. Alford, 86, of Camarillo died Monday, May 3, 1993, at a local hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Alford was born May 1, 1907, in Ferndale, Calif., and he lived in Ventura county for 66 years, having come from Larribee Valley in Humboldt County.
He was a longtime farmer in Camarillo and was in the farming business for 55 years.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Clark pioneer family in Camarillo and Northern California. The Clark family came to California on the Oregon Trail.
He was also a member of the Oxnard Elks.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Alford of Camarillo; three daughters, Mari-Ann Jurgens of Del Mar, Calif.; Janet Olson of Pleasanton, Calif.; and Francie Hanks of Camarillo; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1993, in the Chapel of the Islands, Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo, with the Rev. Alfred H. Smith of St. Columbia’s Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will follow in the park.
Donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 2575 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard.
Arrangements are under the direction Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Road.
Photo from Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Greg Rountree
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William C. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his brother Charles Frank Alford; and paternal grandfather William B. Alford in this compilation.
His wife was Lela Elsie Riggs. Eric Olson posted many photos to their Find A Grave memorials.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Clyde 1907 CA1, Clyde Charles 1878 CA2, William B. 1851 OH3, Barsella 1816 OH4, Elijah 1780 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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WILLIAM EDWARD ALFORD
MERCED SUN-STAR
Merced, Merced Co., CA—19 March 1984
Funeral services for Bill Alford, 72, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home.
Dean Davenport of the Atwater Church of Christ will officiate and burial will be in Merced District Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Saturday in a Merced hospital.
Born Jan. 17, 1912 in Clover City, Okla., he worked for the CCC in Idaho during the 1930s and served in a U.S. Army Armored Division during World War II. He was a cement finisher and lived in Merced since 1935.
Survivors include four sons, Thomas L. and Terrance A. Alford, both of Merced; William R. Alford of Hanford, and Donald S. Alford of Santa Rosa; four sisters, Mildred Mitchell, Leona Ponder and Inez Wiget, all of Merced; and Thelma Torrey of Gooding, Idaho, and five grandchildren.
Photo from Merced Cemetery District, Merced, Merced Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Applegate Brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1984) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Lester Edward Alford and Lurana Freeman Alford; and siblings Inez M. Alford Wiget, Mildred Pearson Alford Mitchell, and Robert J. Alford in this compilation.
From CA Deaths: Willim Edward Alford was born 17 Jan 1912 in OK and died 17 March 1984 in Merced Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Edward 1912 OK1, Lester Edward 1892 KS2, William Euclid 1848 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William L. 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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WILLIAM EDWIN HALLFORD
THE NEWS-SENTINEL
Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN—6 February 1997
William Edwin Hallford, 44, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Jan. 25.
The Fort Wayne native was self-employed.
Surviving is a daughter.
Services were in California. Memorials are to Emily Hallford Foundation, 391 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William E. Hallford (SS# issued in IN) was born 30 Dec 1952, last residence Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN.
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WILLIAM ELIJAH “BUCK” ALFORD
Granduncle of Robert Keith Bridges, AAFA #0594
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 2 May 1963
BRAKES FAIL; CRASH KILLS SANGER MAN
William Eliga [sic] Alford, 64, of Sanger, was killed last night when the brakes of his pickup truck failed and the vehicle ran a stop sign at McKinley and McCall Avenues.
The pickup was struck broadside by a car driven by Jerry Robert Ontiveros, 23, of 626 North Fourth Street, and rolled about 65 feet, landing n the driver’s side and crushing Alford.
California Highway Patrol investigators said Alford veered into the left traffic lane to avoid striking the car of Martha Burk of Sanger. She was stopped behind the sign, waiting for Ontiveros’ westbound car to pass. They said the brake cylinder in a rear wheel failed, spilling the brake fluid from the truck.
The accident occurred shortly after 7 o’clock.
The CHP said Ontiveros “is completely in the clear.” He suffered possible chest injuries.
Alford’s body was taken to the Creager Funeral Home in Sanger.
In another article:
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 5 May 1963
Services for William E. (Buck) Alford, 64, of Sanger, a cowboy on the Blasingame ranch in Clovis, will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Boice Funeral Home. He was killed in an auto accident at McKinley and McCall Avenues Wednesday.
Alford was born in Tulare and had lived in Fresno County 50 years. He had been a rancher and a performer in local rodeos.
Surviving are his wife, Muriel; a son, Ashley Topping of Fresno; four brothers, Lemuel of Fresno, Larry of Hanford, Earl of Visalia and Charles of Canadian, Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Banander of Kingsburg, Mrs. Julia McMasters of Santa Cruz, Mrs. Pearl Michaud of Visalia and Mrs. Viola Sweeney of Woodlake, and three grandchildren.
Photo from Clovis Cemetery, Clovis, Fresno Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Runyan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Alford and Mary Etta Mason Alford; and brother Lemuel Webber “Lemmie” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Charles Mason Alford in Texas Obituaries.
The birth year on his gravestone seems to be incorrect.
On William Elijah Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he is age 18, born 15 Apr 1900. He is living in Woodlake, Tulare Co., CA, nearest relavie William Alford at same address.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Elijah 1900 CA1, William 1862 CA2, Russell 1826 VA3, William 1800 VA4.
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WILLIAM EMMETT ALFORD
WEST COUNTY TIMES
San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA—Tuesday, 16 April 1996
June 26, 1930 April 13, 1996
Bill Alford, retired, died of natural causes Saturday [April 13] at his home in San Pablo. He was 65.
The Oakland native was a 14-year resident of San Pablo. He was a member of the Richmond Rod and Gun Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Hercules.
He is survived by his wife, Precilla Alford of San Pablo; daughter, Linda Alford of Sacramento; son, Raymond Alford of Modesto; sister, Margie Deford of Fremont; and 13 grandchildren.
Services: Memorial, 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset View Mortuary Chapel, El Cerrito…. Burial is private….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From CA Deaths: William Emmett Alford was born 26 June 1930 in CA, died 13 April 1996 in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Derby.
CA Births lists William Emmett Alford, born 26 June 1930 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Derby.
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WILLIAM HAYS ALFORD
From SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Friday, 5 April 1907
From SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, Sunday, 19 July 1896
“At the meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee Mr. Alford was selected to conduct the coming campaign. He is the youngest man ever chosen for such a responsible place.”
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—Friday, 5 April 1907
In another article:
SAN FRANCISCO CALL
San Francisco, CA—Saturday, 6 April 1907
LAST TRIBUTE IS PAID TO TALENTED ATTORNEY
MANY MOURN AT BIER OF W.H. ALFORD AND BENCH AND BAR HONOR HIS MEMORY
The funeral of W.H. Alford, noted attorney and orator and former member of the State Board of Equalization, was held yesterday morning from 1840 California street, the home of Mrs. William Willis, an old friend of the Alford family. Exalted Ruler Thomas W. Hickey, Leading Knight William M. Abbott and Loyal Knight M.J. Hynes conducted the impressive funeral service of the Elks, after which the body was taken to the Odd Fellows Crematory. The obsequies were largely attended.
The aged mother and Mrs. W.D. Haslam, sister of the dead attorney, were present, but the father lay seriously ill in the Alford family home in Visalia.
As W.H. Alford had distinguished himself as a prosecutor during the last term of District Attorney Byington the criminal departments of the Superior Court adjourned yesterday out of respect to his memory. In each of the three courts tribute was paid to the integrity and ability of the departed. The Police Courts also adjourned for half an hour out of respect to the memory of the deceased lawyer.
In another article:
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 6 April 1907
OWN ORATION IS FUNERAL SERMON
DECEDENT’S SPLENDID DISCOURSE ON IMMORTALITY FITTINGLY BECOMES SERVICE
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6—The funeral services of the late William H. Alford were held yesterday under the auspices of the Elks at the home lot Mrs. William Willis, 1846 California street. Exalted ruler Thomas W. Hickley delivered the funeral oration.
Following an eloquent tribute to the well ordered life of the dead, Hickey read from Alford’s oration, on the immortality of the soul, delivered at the last Elk’s memorial service….
A funeral service will be held over the ashes of Alford at Tulare, where his father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. B.M. Alford, reside. The ashes will be interred there.
Besides his father and mother, the decedent leaves two sisters, Mrs. H.D. Haslam and Mrs. C.W. Heatherington.
In another article:
THE COMMONER
Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE—Friday, 31 May 1907
Page 1:
DEATH CLAIMS TWO FRIENDS
Two esteemed friends, Hon. Albert Williams, of Ionia, Mich., and Hon. William Alford; of San Francisco, have recently been called to their reward. The former lived to a ripe old age; the latter was cut off in his, prime when life was full of promise….
Mr. Alford was but forty-one years of age. Splendidly endowed by nature, he had carefully prepared himself for the large service which his generous heart prompted him to undertake. He had a genius for public affairs, and his sympathies led him in the very morning of his manhood to lay his great abilities at the feet of the common people. He thought clearly, spoke eloquently and acted courageously. In his death a popular tribune has fallen, and his increasing circle of friends bow in sorrow to receive the blow.
In another column is reproduced a tribute paid to Mr. Alford by the San Francisco Examiner.
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AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Benjamin Michael Alford; and siblings Daisy Alford Hetherington, Forest Leon Alford, and Josephine Pearl Alford Haslam Jenkins in this compilation.
William Hays Alford was the son of Benjamin Michael Alford and Josephine M. Poer. He is listed in The Political Graveyard: “Alford, William Hays (b. 1866)—of San Francisco, Calif. Born in Bowie County, Tex., September 14, 1866. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 1893; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 7th District, 1894; California Democratic state chair, 1896. Burial location unknown.”
In 1900, he was single, living with his mother (married, but husband not present) in San Francisco, so he probably never married. Josephine had 8 children, 4 living.
In 1910 Benjamin M. and Josephine Alford are living in Tulare, Tulare Co., CA. Josephine had 8 children, 2 living.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: William Hays 1866 TX1, Benjamin Michael 1833 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WILLIAM HENRY HALFORD
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 29 October 1986
William Halford, 25, one of two Fresno men injured Sunday in an illegal motorcycle drag race in southwest Fresno, died Tuesday morning [October 28] at Valley Medical Center. The other injured man, Mark Howard Morgan, also 25, remained in critical condition last night at VMC. The accident was reported shortly after 4 p.m. on North Avenue west of South Cornelia Avenue, where, according to witnesses, about 200 people had gathered to watch the illegal racing.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Halford’s motorcycle was going about 80 mph when it slammed into Morgan, who was among a group of spectators.
Witnesses said Halford had just completed a race and was speeding back to the starting line when he hit Morgan, who, along with other spectators, had stepped onto the road.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: William Henry Halford, born 24 Sept 1962 in AR, died 28 Oct 1986 in Fresno Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Toomer.
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WILLIAM JOHN ALFORD
NEWS-PILOT
San Pedro, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 21 November 1930
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Florence A. Hovey Alford; and sons Charles William Alford, John Clifford Alford, and Rolla Albert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Amanda Alford Nash in Wyoming Obituaries.
His middle name is from Ancestry family trees. In all available records, he is W.J. Alford or William J. Alford.
From Kansas, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): W.J. Alford, age 21, married Florence J. Hovey, age 18, in Franklin Co., KS, on 1 Jan 1885.
William and his wife Florence are buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, but they have no gravestones.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7; William is not listed as a child in the family of Charles Alford in this genealogy.
His lineage: William John 1863 OH1, Charles 1812 CT2, Jonas 1775 CT3, Pelatiah 1739 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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WILLIAM JOHN ALFORD
Father of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—13 August 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
William John Alford, 77, San Rafael [Marin Co.], Calif., a former Klamath Falls resident, died Aug 1, 1997 in Terra Linda [Marin Co.], Calif. At his request, funeral services will not be held.
Mr. Alford was born July 15, 1920 in Huntington [Baker Co., OR]. He graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1940. He served in the Merchant Marine for 30 years. During World War II, Mr. Alford was a member of the Canadian Army Tank Corps.
Survivors include his daughters, Maureen Maria Alford, Chris Ann Thumler and Carol Elizabeth Chesley; sons, Peter Donald Alford and Malcolm Roger Alford; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of William J. Alford (SS# issued in OR), but list his death date as 3 Aug 1997, last residence San Rafael, Marin Co., CA.
We included the obituary of his son John Robert Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: William John Alford was born 15 July 1920 in OR and died 3 Aug 1997 in Marin Co., mother’s maiden name Rogers.
His lineage: William John 1920 OR1, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID2, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI3, Joseph D. 1834 PA4, James M. 1807 PA5.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 31 December 1949
TYRO DRIVER, 74, IS KILLED IN COLLISION
ORLAND (Glenn Co.), Dec. 31—Learning to drive an automobile cost W.J. Alford, 74, his life.
County authorities reported today he recently bought a 1941 model automobile and was practicing driving on a side road a mile north of here. They said he drove from the side road into US Highway 99W at the north end of the Stony Creek bridge, ignoring a stop sign, and crashed into the rear of a truck and trailer driven by Charles L. Porter of Richmond.
Alford was hurled from his car and his skull was crushed on the pavement.
The force of the impact tore the rear axle from the trailer and resulted in blocking the road for nearly two hours.
Alford’s body was taken to the Sweet mortuary. He leaves his wife.
AAFA NOTES: From CA Deaths: William Joseph Alford was born 15 Apr 1875 in “Other Country” and died 29 Dec 1949 in Glenn Co., CA.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD
CHINO CHAMPION
Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 27 September 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
ONTARIO—William Joseph Alford, 71, of Ontario, died at home on September 23, 2003.
He was born on April 6, 1932, in San Diego. He lived in Chino for ten years and in Ontario for the past two years. He was a retired Commander in the U.S. Navy after serving for 27 years. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Ontario.
He is survived by his wife of 46 [sic: 16] years, Patricia Ann Alford of Ontario; two sons, Michael Joseph Alford and Steven David Alford of El Cajon; and a grandson, Chris Alford, of El Cajon.
A funeral mass was held on Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Ontario. Pierce Brothers Griffith Mortuary in Chino handled the arrangements.
In another article:
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN
Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—Thursday, 25 September 2003
William Joseph Alford, 71, of Ontario passed away at his home September 23, 2003. Born April 6, 1932 in San Diego, C.
He had been a resident of Ontario for the past two years, previously living in Chino for 10 years. He was a retired Commander in the United States Navy, after having served for 27 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Ontario.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Patricia Ann Alford of Ontario; two sons, Michael Joseph Alford and Steven David Alford, both of El Cajon, CA; one grandson, Chris Alford, also of El Cajon.
Rosary will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Ontario. Pierce Brothers Griffith Mortuary Chino is in charge of arrange ments.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Dian May Lucas Alford; parents Chester Arthur Alford Sr. and Evelyn T. Bell Alford; and siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, and Thomas Holland Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Sidney Alford in Washington Obituaries.
CA Births lists William Joseph Alford, born 6 Apr 1932 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.
Engagement announcement:
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 20 June 1953
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Joseph 1932 CA1, Chester Arthur 1887 LA2, Sidney Peterson 1857 AL3, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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WILLIAM R. HALFORD
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 2 March 2018
June 5, 1959–February 26, 2018
William R. Halford, known to many as Bill, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He was 58.
Bill was a fourth-generation Bixby family member and the CEO of Bixby Land Company, where he leaves a lasting impact. A native of Southern California, Bill attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, and began his career working for XEROX and IBM in Silicon Valley.
His substantial career in real estate began with Transpacific Development Company, where he was eventually responsible for all aspects of the company. In 1994, he returned to Southern California to work for the Irvine Company, where he ultimately presided over the Office Properties Division. That same year he was nominated to join the Board of Directors of Bixby Land Company. In 2006, after his tenure at the Irvine Company, Halford was named the eighth president and CEO of Bixby Land Company. Bill was an influential leader in the real estate community and an active supporter of the Center for Real Estate at University of California, Irvine.
His passions included golf, travel, art, architecture and his three pugs Margeaux, Wallace and Wilson.
He is survived by his wife Cindy Halford, daughter Ali Halford and son Bixby Halford, mother Suzy Halford, and sister Heidi Halford.
A celebration of life is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you direct donations to the CORE Kidney Program at UCLA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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WILLIAM REIS MURPHY ALFORD
DESERT SUN
Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 30 July 1997
In another article:
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—29 July 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
William R. Alford, 75, of Palm Springs and Laguna Beach, a theater manager, died July 18 of heart failure. No services. Arrangements by Wiefles and Son Mortuary, Palm Springs.
Survivors: wife, Betty; daughters, Lynda, Tina; five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 July 1922, last residence Laguna Beach, Orange Co., CA.
See the obituary of his mother, Ada Reis Johnston Murphy Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: William Reis Alford was born 9 July 1922 in Pasadena, CA, son of Ray M. Alford and Ada Reis. He died 18 July 1997.
From CA Deaths: William Reis Alford, born 9 July 1922 in CA, died 18 July 1997 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Reis.
William was the son of Ada Reis and her second husband, Allen Murphy. Ada’s third husband was Ray Martin Alford, and William apparently used his last name.
From CA Births: William A. Murphy was born 9 July 1922 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Reis.
In 1940, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA: Ray M. Alford, age 42 born OH; his wife Ada R. Alford 43 PA; and son William R. Alford 17 CA. They all lived in the same house in 1935.
In 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA: Ada R. Murphy, age 36 born PA, divorced; and William R. Murphy 7 CA.
From CA Marriages: William R. Alford, age 31, married Betty L. Peterkin, also listed as Betty L. Barnes, age 28, on 30 Apr 1954 in Riverside Co., CA.
Marriage announcement:
DESERT SENTINEL
Desert Hot Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 22 April 1954
From:
DESERT SENTINEL
Desert Hot Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 30 September 1954
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WILLIAM ROBERT ALFORD
DAILY BREEZE
Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
William Robert Alford, a 48 year Torrance resident, passed away on November 18, 2002 in a Hawthorne Hospital. A memorial service was held on Monday, December 2, 2002 at the Green Hills Chapel.
He was born in Long Beach on July 4, 1954 and is survived by his loving family and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 July 1954, last residence Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA.
CA Births lists William Robert Alford, born 4 July 1954 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Walker.
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WILLIAM SHERMAN ALFORD
Grandfather of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
SACRAMENTO BEE
Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 30 March 1940
Photo from Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kara Morgan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Albert Ross Alford and Elsworth Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, James Alford; and siblings James Monroe Alford and Melissa Alford Beidler in Oregon Obituaries; and of his brother Walter Scott Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
From CA Deaths: William Sherman Alford was born 26 Feb 1865 [different than gravestone and 1900 census] in IN, mother’s maiden name Goldsmith. He died 28 March 1940 in San Joaquin Co., CA.
1930 CENSUS
Stockton (District 68), San Joaquin Co., CA:
Wm. Sherman Alford head 61 IN gardener, CA Water Co.
age 26 at 1st marriage
Lucy wife 55 NV age 18 at 1st marriage
1900 CENSUS
Township 2, Amador Co., CA, dwelling #296:
Sherman Alford head 33 b. Feb 1867 IN farm laborer m. 10 years
Lucy wife 24 b. Dec 1875 NV 3 children, 3 living
Lucy M. dau 9 b. Mar 1891 OR
Albert R. son 8 b. Mar 1892 CA
Ellworth son 6 b. Dec 1894 CA
May Chamberlain sister 15 b. Dec 1884 OR [sister of Lucy]
Mary Chamberlain sister 24 b. Feb 1875 NV [sister of Lucy]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: William Sherman 1867 IN1, James 1824 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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WILLIAM WEBBER ALFORD
William Webber Alford
1950 Oak, Visalia High School yearbook
Senior year photo
CHINO CHAMPION
Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 30 September 2000
William W. Alford of Chino, a former owner of B & B Locksmith, died Sept. 25 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona. He was 70.
Mr. Alford was born July 8, 1930 in Dinuba. He lived in Chino for 24 years and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended First Baptist Church in Pomona, and was a member of the Ontario Lodge #301, F&AM, York Rite Montebello and the Al Malaikah Temple of Los Angeles.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Patricia of Chino; son, Gerald of Palmdale; two sisters, Hazel Polasek of Texas and Etta Baird of Farmerville; two brothers, Delbert Alford of Farmerville and Thomas DeWitt of Fresno; and one grandchild.
…. Interment will be Monday at Pomona Mausoleum Chapel at the Pomona Cemetery. Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona handled the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his father, Lemuel Webber “Lemmie” Alford; and sister Etta Julia Alford Beaird in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Bernice Hazel Alford Polasek McCoy in Texas Obituaries.
From CA Births: William Webber Alford, born 8 July 1930 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Webber 1930 CA1, Lemuel Webber 1901 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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WILLIAM WILSON HALFORD, JR.
THE CHRONICLE
San Francisco, CA—Friday, 30 October 2009
William Wilson Halford Jr. Jan. 5, 1931 - Oct. 23, 2009 A resident of Atherton and Palm Springs, Bill died after a short battle with lymphoma. A devoted father and grandfather, loving husband, successful businessman and tireless volunteer, Bill had a way of connecting with people that is hard to describe but that everyone who knew him will recognize. Born in San Francisco, Bill was raised with his brother Joe and sister Ruth in Fresno and Piedmont, and graduated from Piedmont High School in 1949. Bill served in the army during the Korean War, where his duties kept him stateside. Bill attended the University of California at Berkeley, graduating in 1952 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, serving as president during his last semester at Cal.
After his college career Bill became a lifelong Cal Bears supporter and fan. He co-chaired the Capital Campaign committee for Cal, and in recognition for the time that he spent and the money that his commitment raised, he was given the UC Berkeley Foundation Citation in 1998. He was an annual donor to both the Cal Athletic Department and the Lawrence Hall of Science for over 20 years. In the 1980’s, he served on the board of the Lawrence Hall of Science. In 1999, he established the William Halford, Jr. Family Chair in Marketing in the Haas Business School at Cal. His generous contributions to Cal allowed him to be named as a member of the Robert Sproul Associates and for his family’s name to be included on the Builders of Berkeley Wall next to Doe Library. Bill’s career in the investment business spanned a quarter century and included working for Irving Lumborg, Clark Dodge, and culminated in his being Manager of the Palo Alto office of Kidder Peabody. Bill was a volunteer without parallel. He served as president of the board of directors of Castilleja School, president of the board of directors of the Children’s Health Council, board member of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, president of Smoke Tree Ranch, and he held many other positions where he was able to contribute to his community.
Bill married Sue Sutton in 1956; they raised 4 daughters during their 37 year marriage: Robin, Blair, Gail, and Sara. After Sue’s death Bill married Jean Holden in 1995. Bill’s family and friends remember Bill as a formidable tennis player, an avid golfer, a lover of the outdoors and traveling, and a devoted dog-owner. A patriarch in the best sense of the word, Bill was central in his family’s life and was an active supporter and follower of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and careers.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Sue, his brother Joe and sister Ruth.
He is survived by his wife Jean, his daughters Robin, Blair, Gail, and Sara; son-in-laws Matthew Morey and Kurt Jorgensen; Jean’s children Michael and Jennifer Holden, Shanna Holden and Steffan Long; 4 grandchildren and 4 step-grandsons.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton on Thursday November 5, at 11AM. Donations in Bill’s name may be made to Castilleja School, the Children’s Health Council or the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Wilson Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Atherton, San Mateo Co., CA.
See the obituary of his half-brother Joseph William Halford in this compilation.
CA Births lists William Wilson Halford, born 22 July 1921 in San Francisco, mother’s maiden name Meyer.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: William Wilson 1931 CA1, William Wilson 1891 IL2, Benjamin 1858 IL3, William Wilson 1823 TN4, James E. 1784 NC/SC5, John 1745 ??6.
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WILLIE ALFORD, JR.
UNION DEMOCRAT
Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Willie Alford Jr., 77, of Jamestown, died Monday, Jan. 18, at Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown. Sierra Cremation and Burial Service is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From his Find A Grave memorial: “Cremated. Specifically: Scattered off the coast of Monterey California.”
His birth date, from Sierra Cremation, is 24 Apr 1943.
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WONDER JEAN ALFRED
FRESNO BEE
Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—21 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004
Funeral services for Wonder Jean Alfred, 48, of Sacramento, formerly of Fresno, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fresno Temple Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Alfred, a clerk typist for IBM, died Wednesday [March 15].
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wonder J. Alfred (SS# issued in CA) was born 20 March 1951, last residence North Highlands, Sacramento Co., CA.
CA Births lists Wander Jean Walker, born 20 March 1951 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name McGill.
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ZADA LAVERNE BURCH ALFORD ELIASON
VALLEY TRIBUNE
Lake Elsinor, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 November 1977
Photo from Wildomar Cemetery, Wildomar, Riverside Co., CA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, A Brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zad Eliason (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Sept 1901 and died _____ Nov 1977, last residence Lake Elsinore, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Ryland Felix “Jack” Alford; and son Jack Milton Alford in this compilation.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates [delayed—filed in 1942] (Ancestry): Zada Laverne Burch was born 29 Sept 1901 in Mt. Carmel, Antioch Township, Garland Co., AR, daughter of Wylie Andrew Burch and Sarah Elizabeth Lewis.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Zada L. Alford, age 40 born AR, and Leslie L. Eliason, age 40 born MN, applied for a marriage license on 5 Nov 1941 in Yuma Co., AZ. Both are residents of Lomita, CA,
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ZELDA ANGELA BETTI ALFORD
THE RECORD
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Friday, 26 September 2008
Zelda Angela Betti Alford, 78 was born December 16, 1929 in Stockton, CA and passed away, September 24, 2008. Mrs. Alford was a lifetime Stockton resident and worked for over 30 years as a medical secretary. She was a founding member of the Widowed Persons Association of California. Zelda was an avid reader, loved crafts and thoroughly enjoyed cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Renato Betti and Josephine Betti Voyer. Beloved wife of the late J.H. Alford. Devoted mother of Susan Mason (Tom), Tony Garcia (Barbara), Jo Anne Garcia-Jones (Barry) and stepson, R.J. Alford. Loving grandmother of Stacy Rogers, Matthew Mason, Christy Garcia-Jaynes, Janelle Lopez and great grandchildren, Keileigh Alford and Christina Rogers. Dear sister of Diana (Jack) Gauthier and loving niece of Albert Santini and Dena Pirosko. Aunt of John Gauthier and the late David Gauthier.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Rosary Service, Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. A Graveside Service will be held, Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, Stockton, CA….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zelda Angela Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.
CA Births lists Zelda Angela Betti, born 16 Dec 1929 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Santini.
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