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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….
In another article:
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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