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Michigan Obituaries
MICHIGAN 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: 19 December 2021
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The families of some of the subjects of these Michigan 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 Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
2. 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)
3. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
4. Known Descendants of William Alford ca 1780 VA – ca 1835 TN (DNA Group 2)
See also: “Notes on William Alford and Descendants,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1994, pp. 58–63.
5. Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller (DNA Group 2)
6. Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
MI Deaths: Michigan, Death Records, 1867–1952 (with death certificate images); and Michigan, Death Index, 1971–1996
MI Marriages: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952; and Michigan, County Marriages, 1822–1940
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABIGAIL HANNAH ALFORD LEWIS
Photo from James Gunn’s Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—19 May 1918
Mrs. Abbie Lewis, aged 82, a pioneer resident of Oshtemo township, died at 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, W.A. [William Alford] Lewis, 1043 North Pitcher street. Following the death of her husband only a week ago, Mrs. Lewis came to the city to live, but she could not survive the shock caused by the loss of her beloved companion. Announcement of funeral later.
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KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—20 May 1918
Funeral of Mrs. Abbie Lewis will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from Truesdale’s chapel, 425 West Main street. Burial in Genessee Prairie Cemetery [Oshtemo, Kalamazoo Co].
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart; and siblings Eliza Jane Alford Musselman, Helen Caroline Alford Slack Gunn, and William Henry Harrison Alford in this compilation.
The Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry) posted by James Gunn says Abigail Hannah Alford was born 8 May 1836 in Eramosa, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
From her Find A Grave memorial:
Abigail Alford married 2 April 1851 Texas Corners, Kalamazoo Co., MI., to William Wallace Lewis and had children Mary, William Alford, Martha Jane., and Isabelle “Belle” Lewis. William Wallace Lewis left wife and family prior to 1858 for the West. She married Luther Delos Follett Sr. 15 Sep 1858 Van Buren Co., MI., thinking 1st husband William Wallace Lewis died in Ferry accident and drowned. Luther Delos Follett (Sr.) and she had two sons: Carlton Bartlett Follett and Luther Delos Follett Jr. before he died in June 6, 1862 in Civil War from Typhoid fever at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO. After his death she remarried 1st husband William Wallace Lewis 24 Aug. 1864 Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI. He legally adopted the two Follett boys.
From William Wallace Lewis’s Find A Grave memorial:
William Lewis supposedly was traveling with a circus early in their marriage and Abbie traveled with him for a while. While still traveling, with the circus or heading West to prospect, depending on which story you hear, William W. Lewis “disappeared”—sometime around 1856–1857. He was supposed to have taken a ferry across the Mississippi or Missouri River, and that ferry sank and all passengers lost. The family was immediately worried that William had been on the ferry and when they never heard from him, it was “assumed” that he was dead.
Abbie waited a couple of years, never heard anything from him, and then in 1858, she married Luther Follett. She and Luther had two boys. Luther signed up to serve in the Civil War and died of Typhoid Fever at Jefferson Barracks on June 6, 1862. Both the Follett boys were born in Kalamazoo area where all of Abbie’s family lived.
Curiously, by October of 1863, Abbie had made her way back to the Detroit area of Michigan where she files for a widow’s pension against Luther Follett’s Civil War service. In the pension application she gives all the pertinent facts, but interestingly, William Wallace Lewis “of Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI: was one of two witnesses to her application!
In his declaration William states, “that he did know the deceased intimately for three years previous to his death”...and that he had never heard the fact of there being “any question” of or “any dispute” of the marriage of Abigail and Luther D.L. Follett. Abigail was approved to receive a pension on 11 August 1864, retroactive to the date of Follett’s death.
Thirteen days later, Abigail Follett, age 28, and William W. Lewis, age 32, both of Wyandotte, Michigan, were married in Wyandotte. A month and half later William W. Lewis was named legal guardian for the two Follett boys.
No gravestone has been found for either Abigail or William in Kalamazoo Co., MI. They are reportedly buried in Genesee Prairie Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co.
Her lineage: Abigail Hannah 1836 Canada1, William 1799 MA2.
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ADA M. ALFORD BROWNELL HOFF
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Wednesday, 17 November 1965
Photo from Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor bgraustark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jacob Eugene Alford and Frances Josephine Wygant Alford; and siblings Minnie E. Alford Carpenter and Theron Jacob Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ada M. 1883 MI1, Jacob Eugene 1854 OH2, Ambrose 1833 OH3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ADDIE SOPHIA MOORE ANDERSON ALVORD
ENQUIRER AND EVENING NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Thursday, 10 February 1938
Photos from Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Twist
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Austin White Alvord, in this compilation.
She is buried with her first husband, Fred S. Anderson.
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AGNES MCGREGOR HACKETT ALFORD
Graduating class, Torontonensis, 1933 yearbook, University College, University of Toronto
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 21 June 2006
Agnes H. Alford—Age 93, June 14, 2006 of Grosse Ile [Wayne Co.]. Beloved wife of the late Judson B. Loving mother of Nancy (George) Nicholson and Jud (Judy). Dearest grandmother of six and great-grandmother of six.
Memorial service Friday, June 30, 2006 at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of St. James Episcopal Church, 25150 East River Rd., Grosse Ile. Arrangements by the Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes H. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 20 Sept 1912, last residence Grosse Ile, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Judson B. Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Agnes Hackett Alford was born 20 Sept 1912 in Detroit, MI, daughter of Charles R. Hackett and Annie M. Mosey.
From Ontario, Canada, Marriages (Ancestry): Agnes McGregor Hackett, age 23, daughter of Charles R. and Annie May Hackett, married Judson Alford on 25 July 1936 in Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario.
Wedding article:
DAILY STAR
Windsor, Ontario, Canada—Saturday, 25 July 1936
The obituary of Charles R Hackett lists his daughter “Agnes, Mrs. Judson B. Alford on Grosse Ile.” His wife was Agnes McGregor Hackett and his grandchildren were Nancy (Mrs. George Nicholson) and J.B. Alford of Grosse Ile.
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ALAN RICHARD “BUTCH” ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—7 February 2013
Alan Richard “Butch” Alvord, 70, of Kimball Township, died Monday, February 4, 2013.
He was born May 4, 1942 in Port Huron to the late Dwain and Mearl Alvord.
Mr. Alvord was a welder and a member of the Pipe Fitters Union. He enjoyed hunting, watching softball, playing chess, Texas Hold’em and watching the birds in the backyard. In his younger years he was active with rodeo especially bull riding. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; four children, Beth and Anne Marie Hayes, Mark (Angela) Hayes, and Dwain Alvord; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his sister, Sharon (Jack) Brown; brother-in-law, Robert (Viria) Walls; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Debbie (Gabriel) DiPippa; step daughter, Amy Shillander; and several stepchildren in Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gayle McFarlane.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. The Reverend Douglas Studaker will officiate.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council. To send condolences, visit pollockrandallfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Lindsay, MSgt, USMC, Retired
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alan R. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Dwain Alvord and Mearl Harland Alvord, in this compilation.
Wedding announcement:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Thursday, 20 July 1961
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Alan Richard 1942 MI1, Dwain 1917 MI2, William Richard 1894 MI3, William 1863 MI4, Charles 1840 NY5, Samuel 1792 MA6, Phineas 1760 MA7, Zebadiah 1724 MA8, John 1696 MA9, Jonathan 1669 MA10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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ALBERTA JEAN “BERTA” RUDDY ALFORD
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—21 June 2009
TRAVERSE CITY—Alberta “Berta” Jean Alford, 86, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, with her loving family by her side, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Alberta was born on May 28, 1923, to the late Albert and Ella Ruddy in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio, before entering into marriage with Ronald Alford on Jan. 21, 1946, in Fairview, Ohio.
Berta and Ron were active members of the former Asbury United Methodist Church. After retirement they spent winters in Gulf Shores, Ala., where they attended the Gulf Shores United Methodist Church.
Berta and Ron were members of the Gulf Shores Country Club, playing golf five times a week, usually walking 18 holes. Berta and Ron also spent time in the summer at Grand Marais and were very fond of their many adventures traveling.
Berta enjoyed needlework, most any craft and painting. Family was everything to Berta; her favorite statement was, “We have the best family.”
Berta is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronald Alford of Traverse City; two sons, John (Kathy) Alford of Williamsburg and Mark (Kathie) Alford of Traverse City; her daughter, Lynn (Erik Furseth) Alford of Traverse City; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends.
Berta was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, “Vi” and “Allie”; and her brother, “Marsh”.
Visitation for friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, also at the funeral home. Graveside committal services will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging or the Traverse Bay United Methodist Church….
Photo from Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Ellickson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alberta J. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Ronald Perry Alford, in this compilation.
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ALICE MAY ALVORD HISCOCK
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Friday, 1 October 1920
Photo from Congregational Cemetery, East Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Robin E
AAFA NOTES: Her father, Cephas Dayton Alvord, died in AL in 1864 after serving less than a year in the Civil War.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her probable ALVORD lineage: Alice May 1861 MI1, Cephas Dayton 1837 MI2, Ensign Datis 1806 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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ALYCE MAE CLARKE ALFORD
Photo from Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes
Many more photos are at the funeral home website
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—17 February 2015
Alyce Mae Alford
WILLIAMSTON—Alyce was born on November 24, 1926 to Ronald and Neva Clarke, and passed away February 14, 2015 at the age of 88.
Alyce was a caring and compassionate person and always put others first in her life. She loved to travel and cook, and loved animals especially, Chihuahuas. Alyce retired from MESSA after many years of service.
Alyce and Jay enjoyed their retirement years and spent winters in McAllen TX and summers at Wixom Waters. She enjoyed boating, fishing, playing cards, knitting and loved crossword puzzles.
Alyce was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jay Alford.
She is survived by her children Jayle (Brian) Caprara, and Bryce (Melissa) Alford and 6 grandchildren, Austin, Allie, Chris, Ben, Jacob, and Mackenzie and great grandson Jackson.
The family would like to thank Home Sweet Home & Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for their care and compassion.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle St, Williamston, MI with visitation from 10am - 12pm.
For those desiring, contributions may be made to Williamston Food Bank, o/o Jill Cutshaw, P.O. 65, Williamston, MI 48895 or Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grwilliamston.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jacob Eugene “Jay” Alford, in this compilation.
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AMBER MARIE HALFORD
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Sunday, 6 April 2014
LOWELL—Amber Marie Halford, age 23, of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her son, Trenton Carney.
She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Michael (Kameo) Halford, and Kelli Kline; her brothers and sister, Zachary, Harley, Isaiah, Lili, Parker, and Daylus; her grandparents and great-grandmother; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Private family services have already taken place. Contributions in memory of Amber may be given to a charity of your choice . Arrangements by: Stroo Funeral Home www.stroofuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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AMELIA W. ALFORD BAKER
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Thursday, 24 August 1939
Photo from Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her mother, Ann Jamima Kilgore Alford; and siblings Adeline Humphreys “Lina” Alford Brooks, Almeda L. “Meda” Alford, and William Fielding Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
Her lineage: Amelia W. 1957 OH1, Robert Perry 1815 PA2, Fielding 1787 VA3.
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AMY KNOX ALFORD MARKS
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Sunday, 26 March 2017
KALAMAZOO—Amy K. Alford, 61, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 2017, at her home.
Amy was born Dec. 17, 1955, in South Bend, the daughter of the late Allan and Lois (Miller) Knox. She was employed as a scientist with the Pfizer Corp. for 15 years. Amy was a very creative person and enjoyed stamping, cooking and reading.
On Sept. 19, 1992, she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Phillip Marks, who survives.
Also, surviving are her son, Ian (Kirsten) Alford; stepchildren Lyndell Marks, Michael (Amy) Marks and Jenny Alford; seven stepgrandchildren; brothers Allan Knox II and Douglas Knox….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her first husband’s parents, Billy Thomas Alford and Margaret Ann Clifford Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
From Indiana, Marriage Certificates (Ancestry): Amy Knox, age 24, married Michael Eugene Alford, age 30 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, on 12 Jan 1980. Michael, born in South Bend, IN, was married once previously and was divorced.
From Indiana, Marriage Certificates (Ancestry): Amy Alford, age 36, married Phillip Wayne Marks, age 42, in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN, on 19 Sept 1992. Mark had been married and divorced twice, and Amy once, her marriage ending in Aug 1988.
Her first husband’s lineage: Michael Eugene ???? IN1, Billy Thomas 1922 AR2, Arlie Arther 1897 AR3, Andrew G. 1865 AR4, James Matthew 1834 AL5, John N. 1811 AL6.
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ANGUS E. “TEX” ALFORD
BAY CITY TIMES
Bay City, Bay Co., MI—14 February 2003
ESSEXVILLE [Bay Co.]—Angus E. (Tex) Alford, age 71, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at Bay Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on February 22, 2003, at In His Presence Ministries, 4521 Monitor Road, Bay City. W.A. Trahan Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born on October 4, 1931, in Pioneer [West Carroll Parish], Louisiana, to the late William Haywood and Florene Gaddy Alford. Angus was employed for many years as a union boilermaker. Following his retirement, Tex Alford Real Estate employed him. He was a member of the Essexville Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Stratton Alford, whom he married on June 29, 1973; his children Gloria (Claude) Turner of Illinois, Kelly (Randy) Wiedyk of Essexville, Edward William (Kaye) Alford of San Antonio, Texas, and Florene Kay (Joseph) Lauzon of Essexville; four grandchildren, Charles, Austin, Joseph, and Kathryn; two sisters, Louise (Terry) Affolter of Texas City, Texas and Mary Foy of Brazoria, Texas.
In addition to his parents, two brothers, William and Penny Alford and his sister, Ruby Alford, preceded him in death.
Photo from Sweeny Cemetery, Sweeny, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Reeves
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Angus E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Essexville, Bay Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Sandra Kay Stratton Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC.
His lineage: Angus E. 1931 LA1, William Haywood 1907 LA2, John W. 1848 MS3, Ferney 1795 NC4.
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ANNA JEANETTE TILLAPAUGH ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Midland, Midland Co., MI—Thursday, 10 May 2007
Anna Jeanette Alford, our dearly beloved mother, went to sleep Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 7:42 p.m. at Tendercare Midland, after 100 years of caring for her family.
Her labors are over and she is now sleeping peacefully, awaiting the return of her Savior and that great resurrection morning.
She is survived by her three children, James Alfred of Ocala, Fla., Ruthella (Alford) McDonald of Midland and William Alford of Whitesburg, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey on Friday, May 11, 2007, 1 p.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be mailed to the Midland Adventist Community Services, 1113 E. Carpenter St., Midland, MI 48640.
AAFA NOTES: Her maiden name is included in the article’s headline.
Wells Family Tree (Ancestry) lists her parents as Edwin Edward Tillapaugh and Ella Inez Vanderhoof.
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ANNETTE LOUISE ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 25 October 2007
Alford, Ms. Annette Louise—Age 56, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Hurley Medical Center. Family and friends will gather in the sanctuary of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., Flint, MI on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11AM with services beginning promptly at 12Noon, Pastor Leroy Shelton, officiating. Ms. Alford will lie in state at Swanson Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25, 2007 and may be viewed from 11AM-5PM. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery.
Surviving are: son, Melvin Alford; daughter, Miracle Alford; mother, Helen Alford; and 5 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annette L. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 18 Feb 1951, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Earl Alford Sr. and Helen Marie Alford; and her sister Sandra Marie Alford-Wilson in this compilation.
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ARCHIE HALFORD, SR.
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Wednesday, 11 April 2001
Halford, Mr. Archie—Age 94, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 1:30PM Friday, April 13, 2001 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 2PM. Pastor Malik Shabazz officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 1:30PM Friday. Mr. Halford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed after 12 noon Thursday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Archie Halford (SS# issued in AR) was born 23 Sept 1907, last residence Southfield, Oakland Co., MI.
See the obituary of his son Chester Halford Sr.; and grandsons James E. Halford and Richard Louis Halford in this compilation.
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ARVILLA LOSSEY ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAM
Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI—Wednesday, 27 January 1915
HUDSON [Lenawee Co.], Mich., Jan. 27—Mrs. Arvilla Alford died yesterday afternoon about two o’clock after a painful illness of several months. Mrs. Alford was 61years of age and had lived in Hudson for the last 15 years of her life. Her husband, Henry Alford, died two years ago.
She leaves two sons, Harvey of Chicago and Earle, who lived with her, also one sister, Mrs. Loup of Adrian.
Mrs. Alford has been a great sufferer at times during the last two years, but kept up with remarkable courage until her last illness obliged her to give up.
The funeral will be held at the house Thursday at 10:30. The remains will be taken to Adrian for burial.
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CITIZEN-PATRIOT
Jackson, Jackson Co., MI—29 January 1915
MRS. HENRY ALFORD, OF HUDSON, PASSES AWAY, 61 YEARS OF AGE
HUDSON [Lenawee Co.], Mich., Jan. 29—Mrs. Arvilia Alford, of North Church street, died Tuesday afternoon at about two o’clock after a painful illness of several months. Mrs. Alford was sixty-one years of age and had been a resident of Hudson for many years.
She leaves two sons, Harry, of Chicago, and Earle, who has made his home with his mother, also one sister, Mrs. Loup, of Adrian.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Clark
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Henry Alford, in this compilation.
All records except the second obituary list her has Arvilla or Villa. Her maiden name is from her marriage record.
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ATHALEAN LEWIS ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—13 February 2004
Alford, Mother Athalean—Age 77, departed this life Sunday, February 8, 2004 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 11AM Saturday, February 14, 2004 at Greater Holy Temple Church of God In Christ, 6702 N. Dort Hwy, with the homegoing service commencing immediately at 12 Noon.… Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd….
Mother Athalean Alford was born to Ethel and Robert Lewis on November 16, 1926 in Conway, Arkansas. She has been a resident of Flint, MI since 1949. Mother Alford united with the Greater Holy Temple Ministries Church of God In Christ where she was an active, faithful member of the Mother’s Board. Mother Alford worked at Flint Osteopathic Hospital in Flint, MI, for approximately 29 years. She enjoyed shopping, her grandchildren and her church family.
Mother Alford leaves to cherish her sweet memories: 2 daughters, Marva (Melvin) Porter, Gwendolyn (James) Huddleston; 8 grandchildren, Monique (Tim) Tyler, Curtis Smith, Matika (Abdul) Fisher, Kaleka (Johnny) Harris, Jaileah and James Huddleston, Andrea and Kendra Porter, all of Flint; 14 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Bobbie Landers, Vernesteen Nelson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Louise (Raymond) Greene of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ioma (Ben) Bryant, Patty Pace of Flint, Michigan; 2 brothers, Glen Lewis and Charles (Faye) Lewis of Conway, Arkansas; 3 sisters-in-law, Mittie Alford, Cleo Alford of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Gloria Alford of Flint, Michigan. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ben; son, Edward; grandson, Askia; brother, Otis and her parents.
Special thanks to Ann Thibodeau, Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God In Christ, Living Word Ministry and Greater Holy Temple Ministries Church of God In Christ.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Athalean Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Ben Junest Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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AUGUSTUS STANLEY ALFORD
ELKHART TRUTH
Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN—Tuesday, 6 September 2005
CASSOPOLIS [Cass Co., MI]—Stanley Alford, 59, of 240 N. First St., died at 5:55 a.m. Monday (Sept. 5, 2005), at Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac [Cass Co., MI].
He was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Dowagiac to Gus and Lannie M. (Dillahunty) Alford. On May 12, 2003, he married Sheila M. Wilson in Cassopolis.
She survives along with a daughter, Carla Nelson of Cassopolis; a son, DuWhan Alford of Mishawaka; two stepsons, Deric Wilson of Mishawaka and Phillip Wilson of Rolling Prairie; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and a step-great-grandson.
Friends may call one hour before the 2 p.m. service (Michigan time) Thursday, at Connelly Funeral Home, 202 N. Broadway St., Cassopolis.... Cremation will follow the service. Burial will be in Community Chapel Cemetery, Cass County, Mich.
A lifetime area resident, Mr. Alford worked in the Village of Cassopolis maintenance department. He was also a crossing guard for Cassopolis Public Schools. He was a member of Peoples Protestant Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Augustus S. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Cassopolis, Cass Co., MI.
See the obituary of his mother, Lannie M. Dillahunty Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Augustus Stanley 1946 MI1, Gus 1906 IL2, Adam 1878 IL3, Hack 1833 GA4.
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AUSTIN ALFORD, JR.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Saturday, 26 November 1983
Austin “A.J.” Alford Jr., of Flint, Mich., formerly of North Little Rock, a certified public accountant, died Tuesday.
Alford was a veteran of World War II, a former member of Warren Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gloria O. Yarbrough Alford, a son, Harold Alford of Flint, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Jenkins, and Miss Barbara Alford, both of Flint, Mich.; his mother, Mrs. Arbel Alford of North Little Rock; three brothers, Leon Alford of North Little Rock, Robert Alford of Little Rock, and Ben Alford of Flint, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Mae F. Gray, and Mrs. Cleo Ambers, both of North Little Rock, and Mrs. Moria Nash of Milwaukee, Wis.; a foster brother, Edward Smith of Las Vegas, Nev., and four grandchildren.
Funeral and burial will be in Flint. The family will be at 822 E. Alma St. in Flint.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Austin Alford Jr. (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 March 1926, last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituary of his brother Ben Junest Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Austin Alford Sr.; and sisters Cleo Alford Ambers and Cora Lee Alford Malone in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his sister Marie M. Alford Nash in Wisconsin Obituaries
His lineage: Austin 1926 AR1, Austin 1897 AR2, Arthur 1839 AL3.
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AUSTIN DAVIS ALVORD
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Wednesday, 3 December 1924
FLINT, Dec. 3—Austin D. Alvord, who was mayor of Flint in 1902 and 1903, died here last night after a brief illness. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Alvord who had lived in Flint 45 years accumulated much valuable downtown property including a business block where he conducted a general store for many years. A widow and one son survive.
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Lee
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Charles Jerome Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Harriet Louise Alvord Ellis in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Austin was the son of Gad White Alvord and Margaret Bush. The birth year on his gravestone is incorrect.
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. 582:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Austin Davis 1844 NJ1, Gad White 1817 MA2, Gaius 1788 MA3, Gad 1759 MA4, Gad 1726 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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AUSTIN WHITE ALVORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 24 March 1915
DR. AUSTIN W. ALVORD, 78, DIES IN FLORIDA
Home was in Battle Creek, but He Was Civil War Surgeon and Known All Over State.
Dr. Austin W. Alvord, 78 years old, of Battle Creek, a well known Michigan physician, died Tuesday at St. Petersburg, Fla., from heart trouble brought on by the grippe, according to a telegram received here by Dr. B.E. Harison, one of his close friends.
He was known throughout the state as an expert on college equipment and standards. He perfected the plan for systemized studies in American colleges.
Dr. Alvord was a graduate of the U. of M. and was a surgeon in the civil war, receiving high honors during the Battle of the Wilderness. In 1902 he received the honorary degree of A.M. from the University of Michigan.
Those who survive Dr. Alvord, besides his widow are: His son, Dr. W.R. Alvord, dentist, Detroit, and his two daughters, Mrs. T.J. Kelleher, Battle Creek, and Mrs. Paul Meyers, Grinell, Ia.
The funeral will be held at Battle Creek Saturday afternoon.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his third wife, Addie Sophia Moore Anderson Alvord, 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. 379:
From Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men, with an Outline History of the State (Detroit, MI: Evening News Association, 1900), p. 338:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Austin White 1838 MA1, Alanson 1803 MA2, Gad 1759 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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BARBARA ANN ENGLE ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Friday, 28 December 1984
Alford, Barbara Ann, 36, of Westland, Dec. 25, 1984.
Wife of James; mother of Clyde, Donna, James, Mary Ann and Chrystal; daughter of Mrs. Maxine Kozlowski, Kingston, Michigan; sister of Paul, Elzie and Homer Engle and Mrs. Sue Francis.
Friends may call at the Baum-Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus. Services 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Romulus Cemetery.
Photo from Romulus Memorial Cemetery, Romulus, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Stacey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 27 Apr 1947 and died _____ Dec 1984, last residence not listed.
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BARBARA LEOTA PATTERSON ALVORD SMITH
MUSKOGEE PHOENIX
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Saturday, 8 May 2010
Funeral services for Barbara Leota Smith, 86, of Muskogee will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home.
Barbara Leota Smith was born April 18, 1924 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana and died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Brentwood Extended Care and Rehab, Muskogee.
She married Fred Lynn Alvord June 14, 1941 and married second Cecil Jackson Smith, December 1944, both preceded her in death November 27, 1979 and December 23, 1974 respectfully.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frances Todd Patterson Ramsey August 6, 1995 of Muskogee and Adelbert Hugh Patterson, February 23, 1972, of Lodi, San Joaquin, Co., California, and one grandson Norman Glen Llewellyn born 1964 Virginia, died 1996 of Falcon, Missouri, also one great-great grandson, Connor Michael Collins of Louisville, Kentucky, died May 2008.
She was retired. During her lifetime she worked at Prestolite, Wagoner, also at TG&Y, Corning Glass and Walker Grocery, all of Muskogee.
Survivors include two brothers, Adelbert F. Patterson and wife, Norma Bright Patterson of Layton, UT and Allen H. Patterson of San Diego, CA; Three daughters, Lorraine Alvord Llewellyn and husband, George E. of Falcon, MO, Cheryl Smith Childress and husband, Troy C. of Cookson, OK, Linda Dianne Smith of the home in Muskogee. Grandchildren include Lorri L. Walker of Newburgh, IN, Julie A. Collier and husband Thomas E. of Cookson, OK, Christine Salgado of Tulsa, OK, Lisa M. Salgado of OK, step grandchildren, Troy D. Childress and Kristy Childress Marrs of TX, Shawn and wife, Toni Ostergren Saywer of Norman, OK, Roger Henry and wife, Janna Graham Henry of Muskogee, OK. Also 15 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara L. Smith (SS# issued in CA), last residence Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her daughter Lorraine Frances Alvord Llewellyn in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Fred Lynn 1921 CA1, Frederick Lynn 1884 NY2, Homer 1860 MI3, Horace Gould 1818 NY4, Luman 1791 CT5, Ebenezer 1767 CT6, Thomas Gould 1742 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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BARRY HOPKINS ALFORD
Senior photo, The Aurora, 1942 yearbook, Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, MI
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 8 September 1999
Alford, Barry H. M.D. Age 80, September 6, 1999, of Portage, formerly of Plymouth.
Predeceased in death by his wife Nadine.
Survivors include his children Peter (Evelyn), Richard, Michael (Nancy), Thomas and Janet Alford; his former wife Ruth Ellen MacFarlane; stepchildren Jennifer (Dennis) Davidson, Janice (Larry) Ritterbush, Laura LaRoque and Lisa (Todd) Jochim; sisters Nancy (Robert) Weiskopf and Elizabeth Alford; also 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside services Friday 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation Thursday 7–9 p.m. at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth….
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Honoring our Ancestors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barry H. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 22 Aug 1919, last residence Portage, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituary of his son Michael Bruce Robert Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Barry Hopkins Alford was born 22 Aug 1919 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co.., MI, son of John B. and Lucy H. Alford. He died 6 Sept 1999.
From Ohio, County Marriages (Ancestry): Barry Alford, age 21 son of John Alford and Lucy Hopkins, married Ruth M. Burgar, age 21 daughter of Bernard Burgar and Anna McKillot, on 21 Feb 1942 in Lucas Co., OH.
In 1920, Barry H. Alford, age 4 months, was with his parents John B Alford, 30 MI, and Lucy who were lodging with the George J. Tedder family in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co.
In 1910, Ypsilanti, MI, John Alfred 20 is living with parents Martin 45 MI and Elen
In 1900 Martin W. Alford 35 MI and wife Ellene 35 Canada with son John L. 10.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Barry Hopkins 1919 MI1, John Barry 1889 MI2, Martin 1864 MI3, Martin 1823 PA4, Oliver 1795 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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BEATRICE LILLIAN TARR ALFORD WIEDMAN
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Wednesday, 11 September 1985
Wiedman-Alford, Beatrice Lillian
EAGLE, MI—Age 81, died Monday, September 9, 1985.
She was a resident of Eagle for the past 3 years coming from Lansing. She was a member of Mt Hope Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, James; 3 sons, Curtis and Judith Alford of Lansing, Gerald and Lucile Alford of Eagle, Kenneth and Brenda Alford of Spring, TX; 2 step sons, Edwin Alford of Sugar Island and James G. Wiedman of Higgins Lake; 1 daughter, Mrs. Don (Jean) Boone of Lansing; 1 step daughter, Mrs. Barbara Palmer of Mt Pleasant; 1 sister, Mrs. Violet Orler of Lansing, 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Several loving nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive their friends Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Friday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. C. Lee Filker of Mt Hope Presbyterian Church officiating.
Interment will follow at Deepdale Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Newt Rowe, Steve Pitchford, Doug Boone, Bruce Boone, Bob Dutcher, Randy Alford and Dennis Disbro….
Photo from Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Edwin Earl Alford; and sons Curtis Allan Alford and Gerald E. Alford in this compilation.
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BEN JUNEST ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 18 March 1999
Alford, Mr. Ben Junest—Age 74, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:30AM Friday, March 19, 1999 from the Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 6702 N. Dort Hwy., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM…. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd…. Mr. Alford now lies in state in the Chapel of the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed after 12 Noon today.
Mr. Ben Junest Alford was born September 3, 1924 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin and Arbell (Johnson) Alford, and had been a resident of Flint since 1949. He was a member of Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. Mr. Alford was an Honorable Discharged Veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired in 1980 from the foundry at Buick, a division of General Motors Corporation. Mr. Alford enjoyed spending time with his family and doing crossword puzzles and word searches. He celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary on February 20, 1999.
He leaves to cherish his memory: loving and devoted wife of 50th years, Athalean (Lewis) Alford; 2 daughters, Marva Smith and Gwendolyn (James) Huddleston; 6 grandchildren, Monique and Kaleka Lewis, Curtis Smith, Matika Smith-Jones, Jaileah and James Huddleston; 11 great grandchildren, all of Flint; 3 sisters, Mae Gray and Cleo Ambers, both of North Little Rock, AR, and Mora (Emmett) Nash of Milwaukee WI; brother, Robert (Elender) Alford; 7 sisters-in-law, Bobbie Landers and Vernesteen Nelson, all of Little Rock, AR, Mittie Alford and Louise (Raymond) Greene, both of North Little Rock, AR, Ioma (Ben) Bryant, Patty Pace, and Gloria Alford, all of Flint; 3 brothers-in-law, Otis Lewis of Poplar Bluff, MO, Glen Lewis of Conway, AR, and Charles (Faye) Lewis of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbors and friends.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his son, Edward Lewis; grandson, Askia; parents; sister, Cora; 2 brothers, Austin and Leo.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. R. Peddireddy and Dr. M. Amlani.
Photo from River Rest Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cant find them
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ben J. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Athalean Lewis Alford; and brother Austin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Austin Alford Sr.; and sisters Cleo Alford Ambers and Cora Lee Alford Malone in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his sister Marie M. Alford Nash in Wisconsin Obituaries
His lineage: Ben Junest 1924 AR1, Austin 1897 AR2, Arthur 1839 AL3.
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BENJAMIN GARRETT ALFORD
Source unknown
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—_____ July 1985
Benjamin Garrett Alford was born February 20, 1900 in Tennille [Jefferson Co.], Georgia. He was the oldest son of Howard and Eunice Alford, and one of ten children. He confessed Christ at an early age and was united with Union Hill Baptist Church, Tennille, Georgia. Later he moved his membership to New Testament Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Alford came to Detroit in 1932 with his wife Mary and two step children, Frank and Mae. Benjamin and Mary were blessed with one son Benjamin R. Alford. All preceded him in death.
He was employed by Rockwell Standard where he retired in 1964 after 32 years of service.
He married Ethel Gilbert on March 9, 1968. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Ethel; two stepdaughters; one stepson; two sisters, Maude Sullivan of Detroit and Oreada Bagley of Vero Beach, Fla. He also leaves four sister-in-laws; two brother-in-laws; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in MI) and provide his death date as July 1985.
Michigan Deaths, 1971–1996 (Ancestry) lists Benjamin G. Alford, died 28 July 1985 in Detroit.
Morris Gibbons Family Tree on Ancestry, the source of Benjamin’s obituary, provides information on this African-American family: Benjamin was the son of Howard and Eunice Alford (no further information). He married Mary Sally Gibbons (1899 GA–1965 MI). They had one son, Benjamin R. Alford (1938 MI–1984 MI).
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BENJAMIN H. ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Saturday, 24 July 1915
Photo from Woodland Cemetery, Monroe, Monroe Co., MI—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, G P Wakefield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Sylvia Brown Alford; and sister Maria L. Alford Duddleson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Benjamin H. 1838 MI1, John Mallory 1798 NY2, George 1764 CT VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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BERDINA ALMA HOLFORD
CITIZEN-PATRIOT
Jackson, Jackson Co., MI—9 December 2003
Berdina Alma Holford, 82, of Jackson, died at home on Sunday, December 7, 2003. According to her wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Rochelle (Orvel) Poling; her son, James (Linda) Holford; grandchildren, Bob (Lourie) Poling, Greg (Tina) Poling, Kim (Paul) Lemen, Monica (Bryan) Mobbs, and Brian Holford; great-grandchildren, Lindsay Poling, Brianna Mobbs, Zack and Eric Poling, Nathan and Joey Lemen; sisters, Virginia Priest, Shirley Leonard, and Marian Alyesworth.
Her husband, Charles; a son, Chick; a brother, James; and a great-grandson, Matthew, preceded her in death.
Photos from Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VW “Vern” Goodrich
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Berdina A. Holford (SS# issued in MI) was born 2 July 1921, last residence Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.
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BERTHA MAY ALFORD RUSS
“Bertha May Russ - Wedding Day, Nov”
Photo from apanetta239751’s Panetta Family Tree-1 (Ancestry)
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
_____, MI—18 February 1972
TAYLOR [Wayne Co.]—Mrs. Bertha May Russ, 85, of 26014 North Line Rd., Taylor, who had lived in the Dion Nursing Home, Taylor, the last three years, was dead on arrival yesterday at Wayne County General Hospital.
Friends may call in Stevens Funeral Home, Milan, where services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. E.W. Mcdonald of the Milan Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mooreville Cemetery, Milan.
The daughter of Willis and Della Alford, she was born May 16, 1886 in London Township. She was married to Herbert B. Russ Nov. 25, 1902, in Whitaker. She lived in Milan most of her life and was a member of the Milan Free Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son Olen R. of Fort Lupton, Colo.; 4 daughters, Mrs. J.B. (Nina) Domigan of Taylor, Mrs. Halver (Grace) Ulander of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Willis (Mildred) Griffin of Milan and Mrs. Donald A. (Gladys) Smith of Wayne; a brother Thurlow Alford of Milan a sister Mrs. Clayton (Elizabeth) Royal of Walled Lake; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband March 10, 1929, and a son, Leo in 1970.
Photo from Mooreville, Washtenaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judi B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha Russ (SS# issued in MI) was born 16 May 1885 [different than obituary] and died _____ Feb 1972, last residence Taylor, Wayne Co, MI.
See the obituary of her brother Thurlow C. “Sim” Alford in this compilation,
From Michigan, Divorce Records [Ancestry]: Bertha Russ and Herbert Russ were divorced on 29 Jan 1915 in Washtenaw Co., MI. They were married 25 Nov 1903.
From MI Marriages: Bertha Alford Russ, age 32, daughter of Willis and Della Alford, married Herbert Russ on 14 Apr 1917 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI.
From MI Deaths: Bertha M. Russ, born 16 May 1886, died 17 Feb 1972 in Taylor, Wayne Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Bertha May 1886 MI1, Willis 1861 OH2, Martin 1823 PA3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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BETTY LOU SCHAU ALFORD
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Sunday, 31 January 2010
March 2, 1925 - Jan. 29, 2010
NILES [Berrien Co., MI]—Betty Lou Alford, 84, of Niles, died at home at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, under hospice care following an extended illness.
She was born March 2, 1925, in Niles, to Christian and Lillian (Rook) Schau, living in the Niles, Dayton and Galien areas most of her life. Betty married the love of her life, William F. Alford Sr., on October 11, 1941, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by son, William F. Alford Jr. (fiancee, Nancy Lane), Niles; sister, Lila Brown of Buchanan; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a large, extended family and longtime caregiver, Diana Brooks.
Preceding her in death were her daughter, Martha Lou Alford Rudoni; parents; sisters; Alice Crocker and Luella Ladonski; and a brother, Charles (Sonny) Schau.
She was a member of Four Flags Floozies Red Hat Society of Niles, a life member of Niles Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 332, life member of AMVETS Post 98, Holiday, Florida, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Niles.
Memorial services conducted by Rev. James Wing will take place at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, at Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main Street, Niles, MI, where friends and family may gather one hour prior to services. Interment at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Niles, 1446 E. Main St., Niles; or to Hospice at Home, 4017 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Photos from Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty L. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Niles, Berrien Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her husband, William F. Alford Sr.; and her children Martha Lou Alford Rudoni and William F. Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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BEVERLY JACOBS ALFORD BARRETT
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—26 March 2001
Beverly Barrett, 62, died March 24, 2001, at Borgess Medical Center.
She was born December 29, 1938, in Hartford [Van Buren Co.], MI, the daughter of Orrie and Pauline (Lafonti) Jacobs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon D. Barrett, son James Alford of Livonia, MI, son Roger Alford of Dexter, MI, daughter Diane Barnhart of Bowling Green, KY, four grandchildren, and a sister, Pauline Alford of Paw Paw.
Funeral services were held at the Wesleyan Church with entombment at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery.
Photo from Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Dunn Hohler
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beverly J. Barrett (SS# issued in MI), last residence Portage, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituary of her first husband’s grandfather, William Henry Harrison Alford, in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Ervel Verle 1921 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.
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BILLY C. “CLEO” ALFORD
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Saturday, 29 November 2008
Aug. 24, 1927 - Nov. 28, 2008
NILES [Berrien Co., MI]—Billy C. Alford, 81, of S. Thirteenth St., died Nov. 28 in West Woods of Niles.
He is survived by his wife, Madalyn Crocker Alford; children, Allen W. Alford of Niles and Pegg King of Peculiar, MO; stepchildren, Kathrine (Scott) Zeider, Pam Crocker, Craig (Mindy) Crocker, Jim (Linda) Crocker and Kevin (Linda) Crocker, all of Niles; and a brother, William (Betty) Alford of Niles.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in First Missionary Church, Niles, where friends may call one hour before services. Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy C. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Niles, Berrien Co., MI.
His nickname is from the obituary headline.
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BILLY M. HALFORD
PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—Wednesday, 1 June 2005
Billy M. Halford, 72, died unexpectedly at home, Monday, May 30, 2005.
Mr. Halford was born in Alton, Ill., on March 28, 1933, to Ray and Grace Halford.
After serving in the Navy, Bill moved to the Detroit area where he worked as a carpenter for many years.
Bill always loved Petoskey, and in 1972 he and his family moved to this area. Bill worked as construction superintendent for Birchwood Construction for 18 years, where he was affectionately known as “Hot Dog,” before starting his own construction company.
After a short period of retirement, Bill went to work with his wife in her construction company, and was operating the family insulation company at the time of his death.
Bill was a talented artist and nature photographer and enjoyed creating many types of art.
Bill married Linda Ross in December of 1988 and she survives him.
He is also survived by his children, Denyse (Jack) Mansfield of Colorado, Carolyn Halford of Petoskey, Barbara (Wayne) Tri of Petoskey, Scott Halford of Alanson, Sherrie (Milo) McGarey of Petoskey; two stepsons, Jeffery (Michelle) Oldham and David Oldham, all of Petoskey. Mr. Halford loved his eight grandchildren, Adam and Nicholas Halford, Cassidy Tri, Amanda Oldham, Samantha Hayes, Mackenzie McGarey, Austin and Alexander Oldham. Also surviving are one sister, Glova (Nelvin) Williams, of Illinois; and four brothers, Robert and James “Tiny” of Illinois, Phillip (Donna) of Texas, and Richard (Sondra) of Utah; his very special friend, Joe Paczesny; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was proceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Tom, and two nephews, Blair Williams and Tommy Halford.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Stone Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the funeral home with Walter Ross officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy M. Halford (SS# issued in IL) was born 28 March 1944, last residence Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI.
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BRENDA L. ALFORD HERINGTON
AAFA #1033
Photo from Handler Funeral Homes
DAILY TELEGRAM
Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI—30 April 2011
TECUMSEH, Mich.—Brenda L. Herington, 62, of Tecumseh passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, with her loving family by her side. Brenda was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of John W. and Lois E. (Hollaway) Alford. On Oct. 12, 1968, she married Robert J. Herington at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Belleville and he survives.
Brenda attended Belleville High School, graduating in 1967. She also received her associate degree from Georgetown College in Kentucky. Brenda was a lifelong collector of antiques and worked for many years as an antique dealer for the Tecumseh Antique Mall.
She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and researching her genealogy and history. Brenda was a member of the Tecumseh Garden Club and Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling to Kentucky and Florida as well as taking cruises. She loved spending time with her family and was an especially devoted grandmother who enjoyed attending sporting and school events as well as shopping for her grandchildren.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Robert; her parents John and Lois Alford of Corbin, Ky.; her sons, Jeffrey R. (Jennifer) Herington of Clinton and Jason W. (Katherine) Herington of Tecumseh; her brother, John W. (Dawn) Alford II of Ypsilanti; and her three loving grandchildren, Dominic, Ethan and Brooklyn.
Visitation for Brenda will be at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Home on Sunday, May 1, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Monday, May 2, from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, at the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Brian Jones officiating. She will lie in state from noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Tecumseh.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the March of Dimes…..
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Brenda L. Herington (SS# issued in MI), last residence Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Brenda L. MI1, John William 1928 KY2, Albert Clay 1903 KY3, John William 1870 KY4, John Russell 1839 KY5, John 1806 NC6, Achilles 1772 VA/NC7, John before 1750 VA8.
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CAROL ANN ALVORD
From Times Herald, 13 November 1946
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Thursday, 14 November 1946
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Lindsay, MSgt, USMC, Retired
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Ronald R. Alvord, in this compilation.
The death year on her gravestone is incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Carol Ann 1942 MI1, Ronald R. 1922 MI2, William Richard 1894 MI3, William 1863 MI4, Charles 1840 NY5, Samuel 1792 MA6, Phineas 1760 MA7, Zebadiah 1724 MA8, John 1696 MA9, Jonathan 1669 MA10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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CAROLINE P. ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Saturday, 24 May 1902
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her brother Judson B. Alford; and paternal grandfather, Dan P. Alford, in Ohio Obituaries.
From MI Deaths: Caroline P. Alford, single schoolteacher, died 22 May 1902 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She was born 10 Aug 1846 [sic—1844] in Geneva, OH, daughter of Dan P. Alford and Almyra Mitchelson, both born CT.
In 1860, Geneva, Ashtabula Co. OH:
Phelps Alford 63 CT
Martin 23 OH
Caroline 15 OH
Martha Pennamon 26 CT
Alford [Pennamon] 2 Canada
In 1850, Geneva, Ashtabula Co. OH:
Dan P. Alford 52 CT
Martha Ann 26 CT
Eugene 20 OH
Judson 17 OH
Martin 14 OH
Mary 11 OH
Caroline 6 OH
Harriet Austin 17 OH
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Caroline P. 1844 OH1, Dan Phelps. 1798 CT2, Dan 1774 CT3, Josiah 1727 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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CAROLYN ANN MYERS HILL MULLINS ALVORD
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Sunday, 7 August 2005
Carolyn Ann Alvord, aged 69, born December 17, 1936 in Marion, Ohio. She passed away on Monday, August 1, 2005 in her home.
She was a longtime resident of Grand Rapids.
She is survived by her only daughter, Cherri Lee Mullins.
A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held 7 PM Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Breton Meadows Apartments, 4740 Breton Rd., SE. She will be laid to rest in Silver Creek [Chautauqua Co.], N.Y. with her parents, Paul and Caroline Myers. Arrangements by: Stroo Funeral Home 1095 68TH ST. SE.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carolyn A. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Byron Center, Kent Co., MI.
From Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936–2007 (Ancestry): She was born in Marion, Wayne Co., OH, daughter of Paul H. Myers and Caroline W. Griewisch. She is listed as:
July 1954 Carolyn Ann Hill
June 1958 Carolyn Ann Mullins
Nov 1965 Carolyn Ann Alvord
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CAROLYN L. ALFRED ESPICH
ARGUS-PRESS
Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI—7 September 2003
Carolyn Espich died on Friday, September 5, at Memorial Healthcare. Services were held at Nelson-House Funeral Home.
She was born on October 5, 1929 to the late Thomas A. and Esther Alfred. She married Dale Espich on July 25, 1954, in Lancaster, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, class of 1951, with a degree in Theater Arts.
Survivors include her son, Michael (Jody) Espich of Owosso; daughter, Tami Espich of Corunna; and grandchildren, Leah Barnes, Josh Espich, and Jon Barnes.
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LANCASTER EAGLE-GAZETTE
Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH—Sunday, 20 June 2004
Carolyn Alfred Espich, 73, of Owosso, Michigan, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, died September 5, 2003.
She was a Lancaster High School graduate Class of 1947 and School Colors were Purple and Gold and Rollins College graduate in 1951. Carolyn’s love of children led to a long career in education and special reading needs children.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dale; son, Michael (Jody) Espich of Owosso, Michigan; daughter, Tami (fiance Greg Cochran) Espich of Corunna, Michigan; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas A. and Esther C. Alfred.
Family and friends of Carol will gather at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, Ohio at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Words of fond remembrance will be recited by family members and anyone with cherished memories of Carol will be invited to share their thoughts. Her classmates are invited to come and share their memories.
Interment will follow in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Ohio….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carolyn A. Espich (SS# issued in OH), last residence Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI.
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CATHERINE EMMA GILLIES ALVORD
“Catherine (Gillies) & Charles Alvord”
Photo from Paula Gillies’s Gillies Family Tree (Ancestry)
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 5 December 2016
Alvord, Catherine Emma [of] Grand Blanc Age 83, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her residence. Funeral service will be held 1pm Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Flint Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 West Bristol Road, Flint…. Cremation will take place following the service. Visitation 2-8pm Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint….
Catherine was born in Flint on January 15, 1933, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Jensen) Gillies.
Catherine is remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, as well as her forty-five-year service as a Registered Nurse and active involvement at Flint Central Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are husband of 60 years, Charles Alvord; children, Debbie (John) Minar, Brian Alvord, Stephen (Rosemaria) Alvord, Philip (Janet) Alvord and Daniel Alvord; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Norwood Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Daniel J. Alvord in Indiana Obituaries.
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CATHERINE CONNORS ALVORD PAYNE
Niles, Berrien Co., MI—_____ February 2017
Catherine C. (Connors) Payne, of Niles passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Catherine was born to the late Raymond and Mary (Gleason) Connors on April 8, 1921 in Hubbell, Michigan. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church for many years, serving in both the Christian Mothers and Rosary Society. Catherine’s life revolved around her family, and there was nothing that brought her greater joy than when her family was surrounding her. She always enjoyed the reunions and holiday celebrations when her family was gathered. Catherine was an extraordinary individual, loving and selfless, always placing others and their needs above her own. In addition to caring for her family she would open her home and finances to others in need. She, along with a group that she organized, made and sent gifts to the Vietnamese children through her four sons that were serving in the military during Vietnam War, while writing them daily. She was truly a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend to so many. We love you so much mama and we will see you in heaven.
Catherine is preceded by her husband of 65 years Harold “Pete” Payne, her parents, her siblings; John Connors, William “Bill” Connors, Connie Leinonen, Anna Delf, Doris Hemphill, Ruth Wisler and Beverly Wruck, a daughter-in-law, Pricilla Alvord, two grandchildren, Aaron Payne and William Alvord.
She is survived by her nineteen children: Charles Alvord, Kathleen (Jon) Jankoviak, Jim (Dawn) Payne, Raymond Payne, Timothy (Melissa) Payne, Therese Bella, Jeff (Christine) Payne, Michael (Pamela) Payne, Mary Payne, Denise Casey, Doris (William) Beckman, Peter (Kay) Payne, Colleen (John) Raven, Corrine (Tim) Craig, Suzette (Donald) Kennedy, Rhea Yoder, Kerry (Laura) Payne, Thomas (Brenda) Payne, Thaddeus (Emma) Payne.
She is also survived by her siblings: Raymond Connors, Mary Hunt, and Judy (Dick) Parker, her ninety-six grandchildren, and over 300 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews and countless lives she has touched.
The Rosary Service will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:30PM.... A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 11:00AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, Niles….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her son Charles Conrad Alvord in Arkansas Obituaries.
In 1940 (April 9), Lake Linden, Houghton Co., MI; Katherine Alvord, age 19 born MI; and her son Charles Alvord, age 8/12 born MI, are living with her parents, Raymond and Mary Connors.
From Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952 (Ancestry), Charles and Catherine Alvord, married on 14 June 1939 in Houghton Co., MI, were divorced on 4 Apr 1942 in Houghton Co., MI. Only child is Charles Alvord Jr., born 9 Aug 1939.
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CHARLES JEROME ALVORD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Tuesday, 18 November 1919
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Lee
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Austin Davis Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Harriet Louise Alvord Ellis in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Charles was the son of Gad White Alvord and Margaret Bush.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Jerome 1841 NJ1, Gad White 1817 MA2, Gaius 1788 MA3, Gad 1759 MA4, Gad 1726 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CHARLES NORWOOD ALVORD
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—_____ August 2017
Alvord, Charles N.—Of Grand Blanc, age 88, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 1pm Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Central Church of the Nazarene G-1261 West Bristol Road, Flint…. Cremation will take place following the service. Visitation 4-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint….
Charles was born in Millington, Michigan on November 11, 1928. He was employed with General Motors Fisher Body 1 for 34 years. Charles was a very active member of Central Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are children, Debbie (John) Minar, Brian (Abby) Alvord, Stephen (Rosemaria) Alvord, Philip (Janet) Alvord and Daniel Alvord; 16 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine on December 4, 2016.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his second wife, Catherine Emma Gillies Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Daniel J. Alvord in Indiana Obituaries.
On Charles Norwood Alvord’s 1946 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 11 Nov 1928 in Millington, MI. His contact is Leon Alvord of Millington.
From MI Marriages: Charles N. Alvord married Joan Clark on 6 May 1950 in Millington, Tuscola Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Norwood 1928 MI1, Leon Milton 1902 MI2, Zelotus 1861 Canada3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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CHESTER HALFORD, SR.
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Tuesday, 7 May 2002
Halford, Mr. Chester—Age 65, died Friday, May 3, 2002 at Kith Haven. Family hour 10AM Thursday, May 9, 2002 at True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, G-5390 Fairhaven, with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. Pastor Malik Shabazz officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Thursday. Mr. Halford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed after 12noon Wednesday.
Mr. Chester Halford was born July 26, 1936 in Tarry, Arkansas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie and Earnestine (Williams) Halford. He was a resident of Flint since 1965. Chester was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of UAW Local 599. Chester loved gardening.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Annie (Martin) Halford; 2 daughters, Vaneaster (Howard) Robertson of Birmingham, AL, and Caroline Beard; 6 sons Napoleon (Meredith) Ford, James (Gloria), John, and Richard Halford, all of Flint, Tracy (MarDana) Thompson of TN, and Chester Halford, Jr. of Flint; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruthie King of Star City, AR; 3 brothers, Archie (Doris) Halford of Flint, Jessie (Rose) Halford of Southfield, MI, Carl (Fran) Halford of Columbus, GA; and aunt, Briol Ester Holloway of Grady, AR; a host of nephews, and cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Halford was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Earnestine Halford.
Photo from River Rest Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cant find them
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Chester Halford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his sons James Earl Halford and Richard Louis Halford; and his father Archie Halford Sr. in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage: Chester 1936 AR1, Archie 1907 AR2.
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CHLORA G. HENDERSON ALFORD
MESSENGER-INQUIRER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—Friday, 1 Jan 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chlora Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 7 Nov 1897 and died _____ Dec 1981, last residence Allen Park, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Ernest Hardin Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CLARISSA FREEMAN “CLARA” ALVORD HITCHCOCK
VERMONT GAZETTE
Bennington, Bennington Co., VT—Saturday, 12 September 1874
Died—In Saganaw [sic] Mich. in Aug. of typhoid fever, Clarissa Alvord, wife of S.F. Hitchcock Esq. aged 52 years. Mrs. H. was a lady of more than ordinary intelligence and kindness of heart, and her whole life has been a charitable mission in behalf of the suffering poor about her. During the great fires which swept over and devastated Northern Michigan three years ago, she earnestly solicited supplies from he many friends and acquaintances in the East, where her benevolence relieved hundreds of the needy and starving poor. Truly a good woman has gone to her reward.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Audrey
AAFA NOTES: Clarissa was the first wife of Samuel Jones Hitchcock.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Clarissa Freeman 1822 VT1, Spencer 1791 MA2, Seth 1763 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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CLINTON SETH ALVORD
TRUE NORTHERNER
Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI—Friday, 28 February 1908
Photo from Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Violet
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Mary Louisa Slawson Alvord Giffen, in this compilation.
From MI Death: Clinton S. Alvord, born 26 March 1890 in MI, son of Seth Alvord and Mary Slawson, died 24 Feb 1908 in Bangor, Van Buren Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Clinton Seth 1890 MI1, Seth Merrill 1863 NY2, Seth Williston 1819 NY3, Seth 1787 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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CURTIS ALLAN ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Saturday, 8 November 1997
Alford, Curtis A.
Lansing and Melbourne, FL
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 1997.
He was born on December 9, 1923, in Vulcan, MI, and had been a resident of the Lansing area for most of his life. He was employed with Michigan Bell for 39 years; was a veteran of World War II; a member of the B.P.O. Elks in Lansing and Melbourne, FL; and was a former member of the Lansing Lions Club, Grand Ledge Country Club and the Lansing Power Squadron.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Judith (Colwell) Alford; daughters, Carol (Dennis) Disbrow, Laurie Alford, Jill (Charlie) Bott, and Pamela L. Alford; 8 grandchildren, Christopher (Malin) Kenyon, Sara Kenyon, Denise Disbrow, Caryn Disbrow, Robert Disbrow, Cameron Bott, Brittany Bott, and Molly Alford Martin; 3 great grandchildren; 2 mothers-in-law, Elizabeth Colwell and Francis Runyan; sister, Jean (Don) Boone; brothers, Edwin Alford, Gerald (Lucile) Alford and Kenneth (Brenda) Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice (Tarr) and Edwin Alford; his first wife, Marilyn (Wilson) Alford; and a daughter, Marlene Alford.
A memorial service will be conducted by Carol Ingells, Chaplain, at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 10, 1997, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel….
Curt’s wonderful sense of humor, teasing and unforgettable wit will be remembered by all. He gave his best, and never gave up the fight.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Curtis A. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 9 Dec 1923, last residence Lansing, Eaton Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Marilyn Frances Wilson Alford; parents, Edwin Earl Alford and Beatrice Lillian Tarr Alford Wiedman; and brother Gerald E. Alford in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Curtis Allen Alford, age 23 born Vulcan, MI, son of Edwin E. Alford and Beatrice L. Tarr, married Marilyn Frances Wilson, age 22 born Lansing, MI, daughter of George Wilson and Frances Carven, on 8 Nov 1947 in Holt, Ingham Co., MI.
In 2019 a Find A Grave contributor reported that a gravestone for Curtis was not located although there is a space for a grave next to his wife.
His lineage: Curtis Allan 1923 MI1, Edwin Earl 1897 MI2, Fred Henry 1859 England3, Peter 1827 England4.
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DAMEON LAWAYN ALFORD
Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI—_____ October 2015
Mr. Dameon Lawayn Alford passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the age of 40 years. He was born on June 20, 1975 in Saginaw, Michigan to Odis Lee Brown and Alice Marie Alford.
Dameon attended Saginaw High School where he was a member of the National Honors Society and he also participated in track and football. He furthered his education at Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University and LaToya’s to obtain his CNA license. Dameon was employed at Saginaw Geriatrics, Lutheran Home, St. Francis and Hoyt Nursing Home. His many hobbies included playing video games, watching Japanese anime, movies, zodiac/astrology, cracking jokes, writing poetry and watching football. Dameon served in the United States Army receiving medals, badges and citations and an Honorable Discharge. During his military service, Dameon was stationed in South Korea and Germany. He loved Germany the most. He always said it was one of the happiest times in his life. Dameon had a very bright and comical personality. He had the ability to make anybody and everybody laugh. He won over the hearts of all whom he touched. Dameon loved meeting new people and making new friends. His favorite catch phrase was “bogus!” Then, he would look at you at smile. Dameon will be missed by family and friends who loved him dearly.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Odis Lee Brown and Alice Marie Alford; grandparents, Eddie Lee Alford and Easter Mae Brown; one sister, Allison Victoria Alford-Brown; two brothers, William Donnell Brown and Tyler Jordan Abbey; two nieces, Mia Amari Ringold and Kamille Denia Elise Brown; six aunts, Essie (Samuel) Taylor of Slidell, Louisiana, Pearlie (Wilfred) Moody of Fayetteville, Georgia, Mary Alford, Eileen (John) Robinson and Cassandra Morgan of Saginaw, Michigan, and Frances Ezell of Utica, New York; two uncles, Aaron James Alford and Charles Brown; a host of cousins including Eric, LaKesha, Michael and Chanda Alford, Maury and Tiara Tyus, Kylis, Traccee and Antwoine Brown, Savannah (Adam) Baker, Charles Rogers, Jon (Jessica) McQueen, Felicia and Telicia Farris, Constance and Dale Taylor, Melanie and Natilee Ward and Kesha Robinson; girlfriend, Dynastie Smith; many other relatives and friends including special friends, Joe Thompson and Terry King.
Dameon was preceded in death by this grandfathers, Otha Lee Brown and Ellis Steve Alford, Sr., aunt, Brenda Lee Brown, uncles, Ellis Steve Alford, Jr., John Thomas Brown, Tony Lee Brown, and a cousin, Marvin Lee Farris.
The family would like to express special thanks to Monte Clark and to Ivan E. Phillips and the staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel….
Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 12:00 p.m., Paradise Funeral Chapel, 3100 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw….
Interment: Great Lakes National Cemetery - Holly, Michigan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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DANIEL WARREN ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Friday, 8 September 1911
PREFERS DEATH TO PRISON CELL
DAVID ALFORD KILLS SELF BEFORE NECESSARY SENTENCE OF TWENTY YEARS
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 7—Rather than face Judge Kinne in the circuit court to receive a 20-year sentence which he knew awaited him, David Alford ended his life in the county jail here today by taking poison.
Alford had been convicted on a charge preferred against him by his 14-year-old step-daughter and was to have been sentenced this afternoon. Some time before the hour set for his appearance in court, Alford asked permission to see his wife and young daughter. When they entered his cell, they found the prisoner violently ill. Death followed within a few hours.
The poison which Alford swallowed was a mixture of corrosive sublimate and kerosene, which is used about the jail for disinfecting purposes. It is believed he secured small quantities at various times and kept the liquid concealed until he had accumulated a sufficient quantity to kill himself.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother James M. Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
He is listed as Daniel Warren Alford in Ancestry family trees.
From Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995 (Ancestry): Daniel Alford, born about 1870 in OH, son of Isaac Alford and Ruth Vanetto, died 7 Sept 1911 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973 (Ancestry): Daniel W. Alford, white, was born 15 May 1871 in Union, Hancock Co., OH, son of Isaac Alford and Ruth Vanatta.
In 1880, Harrison, Pulaski Co., IN, Warren Alford, age 9 born OH, is living with his parents, Isaac and Ruth Alford, and 7 siblings.
In 1900, Daniel Alford, age 29 born May 1871 in OH, is living in Scipio, Seneca Co., OH, with his first wife, Cora Alford, and 3 daughters. They were married 6 years.
In 1910, Daniel Alford, age 38 born OH, is living in Canton, Wayne Co., MI, with his second wife (married 3 years), Anna M. Alford, and daughters Viola F. Alford, 13 born OH, and Abby A. Alford, 3 born MI. It was Anna’s first marriage, and she had 5 children, 4 living.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. In this genealogy he is listed as David W. Alford, and his mother is listed as Ruth Van Atta.
His lineage: Daniel Warren 1871 OH1, Isaac 1834 OH2, Oliver 1789 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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DARWIN LEE “DAR” ALFORD
BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Wednesday, 29 December 2004
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Darwin L. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 8 Jan 1944, last residence Union City, Branch Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Tina Lou Lepper Alford; sister Mary Lou Alford Wolf Sumpter; and sister-in-law Pauline Florence Jacobs Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Theodore Allen Alford Sr. in North Carolina Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
ENQUIRER AND NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Monday, 22 June 1970
His lineage: Darwin Lee 1944 MI1, Verval D. 1908 MI2, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI3, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI4, William 1799 MA5.
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DeETT BARKLEY ALVORD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 31 October 1910
Page 11:
DIED
Alvord—At her home, 935 Avenue A., Friday, October 28, 1910, Mrs. Frank DeEtt Alvord.
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FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 31 October 1910
R.Y. Barkley, of Midland, is in Flint today, attending the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Alvord.
Photo from Mount Morris Cemetery, Mount Morris, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Lee
AAFA NOTES: From MI Deaths: On her death certificate she is Mrs. Deet Alvord, born 20 Aug 1869 [different than gravestone] in MI, daughter of Robert Barkley and Elizabeth Woolfitt. She died 28 Aug 1910 of typhoid fever. Frank Alvord was the informant.
From MI Marriages: De Etta M. Barkley, age 31 born MI, parents not named, married Frank J. Alvord, age 24 born Richfield, Genesee Co; MI, son of Jas. M. Alvord and Mary Wilfing, on 6 June 1900 in Clio, Genesee Co., MI.
In 1910, Flint, Genesee Co., MI: Frank Alvord, age 34 born MI, carpenter; his wife De Ett 41 MI; adopted daughter Bessie M. 5 MI; and father James 63 NY, widowed. Frank and De Ett were married 9 years, 1st marriage for both. De Ett had 0 children, 0 living.
From MI Marriages: Frank Alvord, age 34, son of James and Mary, married Johana Schimelfeny Roller, age 33, daughter of Charles and Caroline, on 17 Apr 1911 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Both had been married once previously.
In 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA: Frank J. Alvord, age 41 born MI, carpenter; his wife Johanna 44 MI; adopted daughters Marguerite 17 IL, and Bessie M. 15 MI.
In 1930 and 1940, Frank Alvord, born MI, is living in Los Angeles Co., CA, with his wife Mary D., born LA.
Mary is Mary Devine Broussard Alvord, whose obituary is in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: Frank James Alvord was born 10 Oct 1876 in MI, son of James M. Alvord and Mary E. Wiffond.
From California, Death Index, 1940–1997: Frank James Alvord, born 10 Oct 1876 in MI, died 22 June 1945 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
From Find A Grave: Frank and Mary are buried next to each other in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Frank James 1876 MI1, James 1847 NY2, Zelotes 1821 NY3, Zelotes 1790 VT4, Phineas 1763 VT5, Phineas 1737 VT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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DELLA IRENE ALFORD
NEWS HERALD
Southgate, Wayne Co., MI—22 September 1999
Alford, Della Irene, a 50+ year resident of Riverview died September 18, 1999 at age 95. She was the beloved mother of Marie Walton and Ann Snyder of Virginia. Cherished grandmother of two and loving sister of Ona Hammond of Texas.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her devoted husband Elzie C. Alford.
Services were conducted at the Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, September 21, 1999, followed by an internment at Michigan Memorial Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Della Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI.
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DOCK C. ALFORD
KOKOMO TRIBUNE
Kokomo, Howard Co., IN—Wednesday, 3 September 1930
DETROIT MAN IS MORTALLY WOUNDED IN CAFÉ—SLAYER CONFESSES
DETROIT , Sept. 3—A quarrel between two men who police say have been associated in liquor selling enterprises for fifteen years ended early today with the killing of one of them, Dock C. Alford, 38.
Alford, mortally wounded, staggered from the cafe of the other man, Martin Crowe, 44, and fell dead, his unfired revolver in his hand. Police arrested Crowe, who confessed, Assistant Prosecutor William G. Buckingham said, that he shot his associate.
Crowe was quoted as saying he fired after Alford had demanded a loan of $50 and had waved his pistol threateningly. Police, along with Crowe, held three employees and a woman as material witnesses.
AAFA NOTES: In 1930 Dock C. Allford, age 37 born AR (parents born TX), is living with his wife Marcella in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. His occupation is restaurant manager.
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DONALD D. ALFORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Sunday, 3 August 2008
Alford, Donald D.—Age 79. Preceded in death by wife Joanne and son John. Survived by daughter Maureen Bolton (Jeff); grandsons Jacob (Amy) Bolton, Luke (Tara) Bolton and Mark Wrubleski.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald D. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 4 Nov 1928, last residence Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
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DONALD DOVER HALFORD
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—_____ November 2014
Halford, Mr. Donald (Dover)—Age 33, slept into eternity, Friday, November 21, 2014 at his residence. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2014 at Refuge Temple Church of Flint, 4400 W. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Seon Thompson, Host Pastor, Pastor Matthew Jackson officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Halford will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Mr. Donald (Dover) Halford “Donnie” was born November 8, 1981 in Flint, Michigan to Betty Turner and Donald Dover. “Donnie” matriculated at Powers High School, Flint Michigan, and continued to pursue studies at Mott Community College. He held various jobs however he was most proud of his work as a Nursing Assistant and service to his patients. “Donnie” loved being around family and friends. He was a self-proclaimed comedian and enjoyed making others laugh. He was a mama’s boy and would often say, “Mama, you my baby!” “Donnie loved dressing in expensive clothes and had a passion for cars.
“Donnie” leaves to cherish his memory: two children; son, Demani (Anita) Moore; daughter, Lydia Dover (Kelli Crespo); parents; mother, Betty (Marvin) Turner and father, Donald (Malakiah) Dover; grandmother, Dorothy Flippin; grandfather, Creadell McDonald; siblings; two sisters, Dr. Brittne Halford and Taryn Dover; four brothers, Rodney Halford, Marvin Turner, Dillon Dover and Divonte Dover; three aunts, Rose McDonald, Renee (Anthony) Watson of Chicago, Il., Jennifer (William) Spriggs of Great Falls, VA; five uncles, Ronald (Crystal) Halford of Tulsa OK., James (Lillie) Dover III, Reginald (Shirley) Halford, Randy Halford, all of Chicago, Il., and Michael McDonald; childhood friend, Leon Lawson; and a host of other relatives and loving family and friends.
Mr. Halford was preceded in death by his grandparents, Christena Halford, Creatie Halford, James T. Dover Jr., and Richlean McDonald; great-grandparents, Lucille Denson, Lucy Linsy, John Linsy and James York; and aunt, Valerie Harris.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DONITA LASHAWN ALFORD
Lincoln Park, MI—_____ January 2016
Donita Lashawn Alford
Alford, Donita of Ecorse. Age 20. Beloved daughter of Regina Alford and Zanus Thomas. Dear sister of Duwanna , Davena Hogan, Deana Butler.
Preceded in death by sister Darina. Family is asking for Monetary donations to pay for funeral expenses, If you would like to donate you can call Kernan Funeral Service at 313-381-2345.
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ClickOnDetroit.com
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—8 January 2016
By Local 4 ClickOnDetroit News Staff
ECORSE, Mich.—Ecorse police are piecing together what happened early Friday morning that led to a particularly violent car crash in a neighborhood that killed a 20-year-old woman.
Police said accident investigators have determined that Donita Alford was driving at 75-80 miles per hour on 17th street near Outer Drive before she crashed into two other parked cars.
“The vehicle hit two parked vehicles and knocked them up into the yards. It was a lot of destruction and damage,” said Ecorse police chief Mike Moore.
Moore said the speed limit on the residential street is 25 miles per hour. Alford was thrown from the car and died at the scene. Her friend and another man were hospitalized. A third person was taken into custody.
“I told her I loved her before she left the house,” Alford’s mother, Regina Alford. “She was spending the night at her friend’s house, they work together and were going to work together in the morning.”…
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DONNA L. ALFORD HARPER
Sister of Edgar Lee Alford, AAFA #0752
Belleville, Wayne Co., MI—_____ December 2014
Donna L. Harper, age 72, of Belleville, MI, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014.
She was born March 2, 1942, daughter of Elvis Smith & Nellie Delilah (Corbin) Alford. She was a former member of the Church of Christ, Belleville. She was a horse breeder who had 40 horses at one time and traveled all over the United States showing them. She was a member of 4H, POA, Ponies of America and Pinto Horse Association. She loved all animals and would help save every animal her children and grandchildren brought home.
Donna is survived by two daughters Deborah (Steven) Eisemann of Saline, MI and Kimberly Harper of Belleville, MI, 4 grandchildren Teairah, Donald Malik, Tealeah and Gunner Eisemann, all of Saline, MI, grand-dog Ganache-Gnocci, four siblings; Mary Ann (Steven) Soderquist of Northville, MI, Edgar Alford of Richardsville, Kentucky, Linda (Robert) Kaiser of Brighton, MI and Robert Alford of Canton, MI, also numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, also her husband Donald Harper on June 16, 1997.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements by David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Elvis Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Edgar Lee Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Donna L. 1938 MI1, Elvis Smith 1908 KY2, Clarence Porter 1884 KY3, Pleasant Calvin 1849 KY4, James Pleasant 1825 KY5, William 1804 VA6, William 1775 VA7.
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DONNA L. NOEL ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 4 October 2001
Alford, Donna L.—Of Flint, age 64, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Friday, October 5, 2001 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Harold K. Polk, Jr. officiating. Burial in Audie Johnson Post #211 American Legion Cemetery, East Tawas, Michigan….
Mrs. Alford was born in Tawas City, Michigan on October 6, 1936, the daughter of Joseph and Leoma Noel, and was a resident of Flint since 1959, having come from East Tawas. She married Lester A. Alford, Jr. on July 2, 1959 in Bay City.
Surviving are husband, Les; son, Lester III and wife Dawn of Decatur, Indiana; 2 daughters, Laurie Mueller of Genesee, Michigan, Marcie and husband Tim Long of Flint; 6 grandchildren; brother, Charles and wife Theresa Noel of Tawas City, Michigan; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna L. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
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DONNA RAE ALVORD POPE
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—20 February 2000
Donna Rae Pope, 55 went to her Lord February 19, 2000, after a long and courageous battle with Lymphoma at Ingham Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1944, to Donald and Marie (Eisler) Alvord. She attended Elsie Schools and graduated from Elsie High in 1962. For the past 14 years, she was employed by Squires Equipment in Eaton Rapids in the School Bus Division.
Donna is survived by her husband, Raymond G. Pope, Jr., whom she married October 3, 1964, in St. Johns; daughter, Theresa and Phillip Benson of Agusta, NJ; son, David and Heather Pope of DeWitt; 3 of her greatest loves, her grandchildren, Logan Phillip Benson, Blake Isabelle Benson and Jacob David Pope; her father, Donald Alvord of Houghton Lake; brother, Gary and Rita Alvord of Ovid; sister, Monica Stechschulte of Dayton, OH; father-in-law and mother-in-law, who loved her like their own, Raymond C. and Irene Pope of St. Johns.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Anne Pope, and mother, Marie Alvord.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Kenneth McDonald and Deacon Robert McPhilamy officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Osgood Funeral Home on Sunday, 12-4 and 6-8 p.m., and Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Rosary service will be prayed Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Clinton County.
The family would like to take this time to thank the entire staff of five-north at Ingham Medical.To Ray, John, Judy, Bev, Petra, Jill, Marianne, and to everyone we left out, and to Dr. Layhe and Dr. Pat. You people are supreme caregivers and we wish you all a big Thank You for all the love, care and devotion you gave to Donna. You made her final days as tolerable as possible. She loved you.
Grandma: We will always love you. You are now our Special Angel in Heaven, Logie Bear, Blakie Belle and Jakey
Photo from Mount Rest Cemetery, Saint Johns, Clinton Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Glenn Geirland
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna R. Pope (SS# issued in MI), last residence St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI.
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DOROTHY J. ALFORD WILSON FAIRCHILD
LIVINGSTON COUNTY DAILY PRESS AND ARGUS
Howell, Livingston Co., MI—Sunday, 10 December 2017
Dorothy Fairchild
PINCKNEY, MI—Age 81, Dorothy passed away December 6, 2017.
She was born on July 5, 1936, in Milan Michigan to Thurlow Alford and Lucille Randall. Dorothy married the love of her life, Robert Fairchild, who she cherished. She will be remembered as a strong, dedicated and God-fearing woman who loved her family. She enjoyed visiting the casino, loved to travel, and owned and operated the Patterson Lake store. Dorothy retired from the University of Michigan, was known by many in Pinckney as “Mom”, had a great admiration for her neighbors, and was proud to have never received a speeding ticket.
Her Family… Dorothy will be missed by her children, Bruce (Tama) Wilson, Edward (Elaine) Wilson, Regina (Adam) Wilson-Hunt, Larry Fairchild, Alan (Wendy) Fairchild, and Tommy (Linda) Fairchild; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fairchild, her son, Ronald Wilson, her siblings, Thurlow Jr., Mildred, and James, and her parents.
Her Farewell… Dorothy’s family and friends will gather Monday, December 11, 2017 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Her Community Farewell will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11 AM (gathering 10 AM) at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel….
Photo from Pinckney Cemetery, Pinckney, Livingston Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Lack
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Thurlow C. “Sim” Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Thurlow Junior Alford Jr. in Indiana Obituaries.
Dorothy was the daughter of Thurlow C. Alford and Lucille Randall, who were married in 1930 and divorced in 1950. Lucille’s first husband was Alfred Knowles.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Dorothy J. 1936 MI1, Thurlow C. 1909 MI2, Willis 1861 OH3, Martin 1823 PA4, Oliver 1795 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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DOROTHY JANE PETERS ALFRED
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—24 December 2015
Alfred, Dorothy Jane 12/11/1935 - 12/18/2015
BLOOMINGDALE [Van Buren Co.]—Alfred, Dorothy Jane (Peters) loving wife, mother, sister and friend, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 18, 2015 surrounded by her children.
Dorothy was born in Allen County, Indiana December 11, 1935. She grew up in Allegan, Michigan and married William Alfred of Bloomingdale in 1954. After fifty four years of marriage he preceded her in death in 2008.
She was an amazing artist, had a beautiful voice, loved music and loved to sing. They have four children, fourteen grandchildren and eight and one half great-grandchildren. Bill and Dorothy raised their children in DeWitt, Michigan. They then bought a farm in Corunna, Indiana. They moved back to the Alfred family home in Bloomingdale, Michigan.
A memorial service will take place in Bloomingdale at 2pm, Sunday, December 27 at the United Methodist Church, 201 E. Pine St. Bloomingdale, Michigan 49026.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, William Banks Alfred, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY VERA ALFORD LATONDRESS EARLE
PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—Monday, 6 December 1993
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy V. Earle (SS# issued in MI), last residence Boyne City, Charlevoix Co., MI.
We included the obituary of her sister Maude Eldora Alford Beacom in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From MI Marriages: Dorothy Vera Alford, age 20 born Sault Ste. Marie, MI, daughter of George E. Alford and Katherine Adams, married Robert James Latondress, age 33 born Oaksdale, WA, son of Louis M. Latondress and Mary J. Moore, on 29 Jan 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
From MI Marriages: Dorothy Vera Latondress, age 24, married James C. Earle on 5 Oct 1946 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
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DWAIN ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Tuesday, 7 September 1976
PORT HURON—Dwain Alvord, 58, of 4605 LaFrance, died unexpectedly Monday in his home.
He was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Port Huron, and was a lifelong resident. He married Mearl Harland June 19, 1937, in Port Huron.
Mr. Alvord was a heavy equipment operator for Detroit Edison Co., for 34 years. He was president of Woodmen of the World Camp 4. He was a member of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Posse. Mr. Alvord attended First Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Sharon) Brown, Port Huron, and Mrs. Robert (Gayle) Lawrence, Sarnia; a son, Alan R. Alvord, Lincoln, Neb.; a brother, Ronald R. Alvord, Port Huron, and 12 grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, the Rev. Roy F. Quanstrom, of First Church of the Nazarene, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery….
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Lindsay, MSgt, USMC, Retired
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1976) dates of Dwain Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mearl Harland Alvord; son Alan Richard “Butch” Alvord; parents, William Richard Alvord and Macie Beatrice LaVere Cowan Alvord; and brothers Ronald R. Alvord and Vernon Alvord in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Dwain Alvord, age 19 son of William R. Alvord and Macie B. LaVere, married Mearl Harland, age 21 daughter of John Harland and Elizabeth Mann, on 19 June 1937 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Dwain 1917 MI1, William Richard 1894 MI2, William 1863 MI3, Charles 1840 NY4, Samuel 1792 MA5, Phineas 1760 MA6, Zebadiah 1724 MA7, John 1696 MA8, Jonathan 1669 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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EARL ALFORD, SR.
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 29 January 2001
Alford, Earl, Sr. - Age 78, died Friday, January 26, 2001 at his residence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 18 Jan 1923, last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helen Marie Alford; and daughters Annette Louise Alford and Sandra Marie Alford-Wilson in this compilation.
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EDWARD LIONEL ALVORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Thursday, 5 August 1909
DAILY DEATH LIST
Edward L. Alvord, 510 Fourth, 50 years, cirrhosis of liver.
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DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Thursday, 5 August 1909
Alvord—August 3, at residence, 510 Fourth ave., Edward L., beloved husband of Georgia Barrett Alvord.
Funeral Thursday, August 5, at 2 p.m. Burial private.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Charles Benjamin Alvord in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From MI Marriages: Edward L. Alvord, age 31, born in MI, son of Wm. Alvord and Carrie Moore, married Julia A. Burke, age 21, born in Ireland, daughter of Richard Burke and Ellen Taylor, on 9 Dec 1890 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
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DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Friday, 6 August 1909
Mrs. Nettie V. Alvord, for 18 years wife of Frank Alvord, brother and former partner in the saloon business of Edward L. Alvord, whose funeral took place yesterday, was awarded a divorce yesterday on the ground of cruelty. The wife thinks Alvord is now at the Canadian Soo.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Edward Lionel 1859 MI1, William Alanson 1829 NY2, Theoditus 1792 NY3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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EDWARD M. “TED” ALFORD
HERALD TIMES
Gaylord, Otsego Co., MI—Thursday, 17 April 2014
Edward M. “Ted” Alford, 74, of Gaylord, died at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2014.
He was born on Aug. 14, 1939, to J. Edward and Lois M. (Bartlett) Alford.
Ted worked as a firefighter and roofer in the Detroit area before he started working with Detroit Diesel. He worked as the shipping supervisor before retiring in the early 1990s. His family always had a place in the Gaylord area so after retirement, he moved north living in both Gaylord and Michigamme.
Always wanting to stay active, Ted joined numerous organizations across the state, including the Eagles, Elks, Moose Lodge, Mason, Lions Club, American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, including traveling, camping, hunting, fishing and golf as well as NASCAR, the casinos and all Michigan sports.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Carey and Scott (Susan) Alford; grandchildren, Brandon and Amanda Carey; and girlfriend, Genevieve M. Allen.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marlene C. (Olsen) Alford, whom he married on Oct. 6, 1962, and died on April 23, 1988. He was also preceded by his two golden retrievers, Brandy and Kodi.
Per his request, a Celebration of Life will take place in his honor from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Eagles Hall in Gaylord.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ted’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association ….
Family and friends may offer their condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Edward “Ted” Alford and Lois M. Bartlett Alford, in this compilation.
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EDWARD PERRY ALFORD
Wilhemina “Minnie” Christianson Alford, their son Howard, and Edward Perry Alford
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Wednesday, 30 December 1936
Edward P. Alford, 957 Lavette street, a resident of Benton Harbor the past 15 years, died early this morning at his home. Mr. Alford had been failing in health the past two years.
Surviving the deceased are the wife Minnie; two sons, Howard, of St. Joseph and Robert, of Tampa, Fla., two brothers and a sister in Indiana, a sister in Chicago, and three grandchildren.
The late Mr. Alford was born August 5, 1863 near Goshen, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Alford celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary last November 15.
Funeral service will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Esalhorst chapel, Dan Mather reading the Christian Science service.
Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery. The remains are at the Esalhorst funeral home.
Photo from Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paula L. Jorgensen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Wilhelmina “Minnie” Christianson Alford; and son Howard Edward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Robert Gordon Alford in Florida Obituaries; of his father, George Washington Alford; and of his son Howard Edward Alford; and siblings Adella Luetta Alford Long, James E. Alford, Joseph Elmer Alford, Mary Jeanette “Nettie” Alford Osborn, and Robert Morris Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edward Perry 1863 IN1, George Washington 1830 VA2, Robert 1805 VA3, Henry 1778 VA4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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EDWIN EARL ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Monday, 24 October 1966
Edwin E. Alford, 68, of 2017 Beal St., died Monday at a local hospital. He had been a resident of Lansing 41 years.
He was employed at Atlas Drop Forge for 39 years, retiring m 1964.
Surviving are his wife Beatrice; four sons, Edwin E. Jr., Curtis A., E. Gerald and Kenneth R.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald L. Boone, all of Lansing; three brothers, Cecil and William Alford, both of Livonia, and Charles Alford of Detroit; and three sisters, Mrs. Ralph LaPorte and Mrs. Alberta Dawe, both of Vulcan and Mrs. Emma Leeky, San Diego, Calif., and 16 grandchildren.
The body is at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home.
Photo from Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edwin Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 25 Nov 1897 and died _____ Oct 1966, last residence Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Tekla Amanda Wicklund Alford; second wife, Beatrice Lillian Tarr Alford Wiedman; sons Curtis Allan Alford and Gerald E. Alford; parents, Fred Henry Alford and Emma Roberts Alford; and brother Ernest R. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Cecil Horace Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
From Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (Ancestry): Edwin Alford, age 21 born in MI, son of Fred Alford and Emma Roberts, married Teckla Wickland, age 18 born in Sweden, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, on 7 Aug 1919.
From Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (Ancestry): Edwin Alford, son of Fred Alford and Emma Roberts, married Beatrice Tarr, daughter of Frank Tarr and Pauline Salzider, on 14 Apr 1923 in Menominee, Menominee Co., MI. Both Edwin and Beatrice were born in Vulcan, Dickinson Co., MI.
His lineage: Edwin Earl 1897 MI1, Fred Henry 1859 England2, Peter 1827 England3.
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ELAINE L. BRUECKMAN ESPEL ALVORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—1 February 2000
Alvord, Elaine L. (Nee Brueckman) Age 96. Formerly of Detroit and Harper Woods, January 30, 2000. Dear mother of Gail (Garold Buck) Petit, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by her first husband Clarence Espel in 1964 and 2nd husband Carl Alvord in 1993.
Visitation at the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac, Tuesday 1-4 & 6-9 PM.... Funeral Wednesday in state 10 AM at St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac.... Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Tuesday, 1 February 2000
RICHMOND—Elaine L. Alvord, 96, formerly of Detroit and Harper Woods, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, in Medilodge of Richmond. She was born Dec. 5, 1903, in Detroit. She was a secretary for the Southeast Michigan Tourist Association for many years. She enjoyed playing cards and was an active member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church Senior Citizens in Harper Woods for many years.
After many years of living in Detroit and Harper Woods, she most recently resided at Mallards Landing in St. Clair, making a whole new circle of Friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Garold “Buck”) Petit of Algonac; her grandchildren, Philip (Doreen) Petit, Cyndie (C.J.) Busuttil, David (Samantha) Petit, Lisa (Michael) McGuire and Brian (Stacy) Petit; and her great-grandchildren, Brett Busuttil and David Petit.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Espel, on Sept. 18, 1964, and her second husband, Carl Alvord, on Sept. 17, 1993.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Algonac.... Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Visiting will be from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elaine L. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Algonac, St. Clair Co., MI.
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ELECTA CAROLINE HOBBS ALVORD
SCRANTON TRUTH
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Wednesday, 8 November 1905
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SCRANTON REPUBLICAN
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Wednesday, 8 November 1905
DIED
In Michigan, November 6, 1905, Electra [sic] C. Alvord, aged 77 years.
Funeral Thursday at 2:30. Services in Providence Presbyterian church. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Boyd Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sons Frank Tiffany Alvord and William Boyd Alvord in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of her son Dory Willis Alvord in New York Obituaries.
From MI Deaths: Electa C. Alvord died of pneumonia on 6 Nov 1905 in Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI. She was born 25 Nov 1828 in PA, daughter of Hiram Hobbs and _____ Welsh. She was first married at age 19 and had 8 children, 5 living.
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ELIZA JANE ALFORD MUSSELMAN
Source unknown—found in a scrapbook at the library in Otsego, Allegan Co., MI
_____, MI—_____ February 1901
Mrs. John Musselman died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Horace Root, of Alamo [Kalamazoo Co.], [Monday] February 25, [1901] after an illness of nearly two years, aged 70 years, 3 months and 14 days.
Jane E. Alford was born in Eromosa Twp, Halton Co, Ontario, November 11, 1830, and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Alford, to Alamo in 1838, and, with the exception of ten years that she resided in Dowagiac [Cass Co.] she has resided in Kalamazoo Co.
March 29, 1850 she was married to John Musselman, who survives her. To them were born five sons and 3 daughters. The three oldest boys died in infancy. One daughter, Flora Caldwell, died 15 years ago [about 1886]. There are four children living, Daniel of Tato [sic—Toto, Starke Co.], Ind., William of Otsego, Mrs. Josephine Root of Alamo, and Mrs. Marion Ulam of Paw Paw. She also leaves eleven grand children, an aged mother, one brother and three sisters.
She was the oldest of a large family of children [14] and, coming here in an early day could tell many interesting stories of her pioneer life. Her father who was a patriot soldier (and son of a Revolutionary soldier) in the war of 1812, died in 1849 leaving his wife alone to bear the burden of rearing their children.
The funeral services were held at her late home last week Wednesday.... Burial was made in Alamo cemetery [Greenbauer (Green Bower in Alamo at FindAGrave.com)] near her old home. The bearers were three grandsons and a nephew.
It seems a matter of interest to many that a person as old as Mrs. Musselman at her death should have a mother living. Mrs. Musselman’s mother was born in Ireland of Scotch parents, her father, Patrick McCullough, being a physician. They came to America when she was 12 years old and two years later she was married to Wm. Alford, twice her age, and until his death 20 years later they lived happily. Several years after his death she married John Stewart, who died 12 years ago. She now resides with her son, Wm. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart; and her siblings Abigail Hannah Alford Lewis, Helen Caroline Alford Slack Gunn, and William Henry Harrison Alford in this compilation.
The obituary of her husband:
OTSEGO UNION
Otsego, Allegan Co., MI—Thursday, 31 December 1903
John Albert Musselman died at Allegan last Saturday and his remains were brought to the home of his son, William, in this village where the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.... Interment was made in Alamo. The deceased was born November 17, 1824, in Cayuga Co, New York, his age at death being 79 years, 1 month, and 9 days. At age 25, [March 29, 1850] he married Miss [Eliza] Jane Alford of Alamo. Eight children were born to them of whom four survive: Daniel Musselman of Toto, Indiana [Starke Co], William of Otsego, Mrs. Josephine [Horace] Root of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Minnie [Frank] Ulan [Ulam] of Mattawan. Besides his children he leaves two brothers and one sister, of these Jacob and Mathew (Merritt) Musselman reside in Plainwell and Mrs. Margaret [Michael] Smith at St. Joseph.
In February of 1883 he united with the Methodist church at West Oshtemo, and retained his membership there until his death.
For several years Mr. Musselman had been blind and for the last few weeks of his life was entirely helpless from a stroke of paralysis.
These obituaries and photo were from Sunny’s Family Tree, by Kathy Linderholm (she died 29 Nov 2008):
Prior to 31 Oct 2008, online at AOL Hometown at http://members.aol.com/sunny2345/genealogy/index.html
Partially archived in 2009 at Adams-McKain Family at http://web.archive.org/web/20050901172836/http://members.aol.com/sunny2345/genealogy/index.html
Sunny’s Family Tree is also available at Genealogy.com, FamilyTreeMaker Online.
These obituaries were also posted online by Sherlene Belden at http://files.usgwarchives.org/in/starke/obituary/m24501.txt. She supplied the bracketed information. “Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. This message must appear on all copied files.”
On the 1880 and 1900 censuses in Kalamazoo Co., MI, Eliza was born in Canada and her parents were born in MA and Ireland.
Her lineage: Eliza Jane 1830 Canada1, William 1799 MA2.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD SMITH
NEWS SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Smith, Elizabeth Alford, age 87 of Detroit, MI transitioned home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roosevelt Smith; parents, Freeman and Rosa Alford; brothers, Maceo, Deeman, Freeman, and Edward Lee Alford; sister, Deloris Alford Tims.
She leaves to cherish her memory loving and devoted sister, Margie Alford Keese, Knoxville, TN; brother, Homer Alford, Compton, CA; four step-daughters, Dorothy Lovell, Rosetta Richard, Rosalyn Wooten, Roberta Smith of Detroit, MI; nieces and nephews, Sharon, Jackie, Teresa, Maceo and Michael; special friend, Dianne Collier, Detroit, MI; and host of cousins, friends and her Church family whom she loved dearly.
She was a retired secretary and faithful member of Central CME Church, Detroit, MI.
The family will receive friends for one hour on January 31, 2013 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Unity Mortuary Chapel, Knoxville, TN … with funeral services to follow in Detroit, MI at Central CME Church, 7600 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204.
Interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI immediately following the service. Pastor, Patricia A. Hazis, officiating, Swanson Funeral Home, Detroit, MI (313-272-9000 and Unity Mortuary, Knoxville, TN in charge.
Photo from Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Sturgis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth A. Smith (SS# issued in TN) was born 4 Oct 1925 (different than gravestone), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her father, Freeman Alford; and brothers Edward Lee Alford and Maceo Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries; and of her brothers Deeman Alford and Freeman Alford in California Obituaries.
Ancestry family trees list her parents as Freeman Alford (1893 GA–1982 TN) and Rosa Lee Allison (1898 GA–1980 TN). They are buried in Highland South Cemetery, Highland Park, Knox Co., TN.
In 1930, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Elizabeth is age 4, living with her parents, Freeman and Rosa Alford, and 6 siblings. This is an African-American family.
In 1920, Freeman and Rosa Alford are in Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA, with two sons, Homer and Maceo.
On Freeman Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, living in Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA, with a wife and child. He was born 22 Oct 1895 in Morgan Co., is a farmer, and signs with his mark.
In 1910 Freeman Alford, age 16, is living with his parents, Dave and Mary Alford, and 5 siblings in Kingston, Morgan Co., GA.
In 1900 Freeman Alford, age 7 born Oct 1892, is living with his parents, David and Mary Alford, and 4 siblings, still in Kingston. David is age 33, born Jan 1867 in GA.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1925 TN1, Freeman 1893 GA2, David 1867 GA3.
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ELLA MAE ALFORD
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—_____ January 2005
Ms. Ella Mae Alford was born August 9, 1945 in Sibley, La. She died in Detroit on January 17, 2005 at the age of 59.
She is survived by her sister, Mae Helen; two brothers, Roy Lee and John Seamester; two aunts, Lula Mae and Rosa Daniel; one uncle, Felix Alford and a host of other relatives.
Services will be held January 29 at Ramsey Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Douglas Williams officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
This obituary is from The AfriGeneas Death Records Database and is not verbatim.
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ELLIS STEVE “BUTCH” ALFORD
Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI
Family hour will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Browne’s Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. with the funeral commencing at 1:30 p.m. Pastor E. L. Brown will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Ellis Alford passed away November 14, 2008 at the age of 56 years. He was born September 3, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to E.S. Alford and Eddie (Thompson) Young.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Ellis Shipman and Gerald Davis; His mother, Eddie Lee Young: siblings, Essie (Sam) Taylor, Pearlie (Wilfred) Moody, Aaron (Leotha) Alford, Francis Ezell, Alice Brown, Mary (Wayne) Mason; seven grandchildren;a special niece, Kedra Evans anda host of other relatives.
Ellis was preceded in death by his father, E.S. Alford.
In another article:
Saginaw News on MLive.com
Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI—15 November 2008
Alford, Mr. Ellis Steve “Butch” Saginaw, Michigan Family hour will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Browne’s Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. with the funeral commencing at 1:30 p.m. Pastor E. L. Brown will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Ellis Alford passed away November 14, 2008 at the age of 56 years.
He was born September 3, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to E.S. Alford and Eddie Thompson.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Ellis Shipman and Gerald Davis; siblings, Essie (Sam) Taylor, Pearlie (Wilfred) Moody, Aaron (Leotha) Alford, Francis Ezell, Alice Brown, Mary (Wayne) Mason; seven grandchildren;a special niece, Kedra Evans and a host of other relatives. Ellis was preceded in death by his father, E.S. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ellis S. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.
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ELMYRA NANNETTE HOUSE ALVORD
STAR BEACON
Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH—17 November 1996
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nannette Alvord (SS# issued in OH), last residence Carsonville, Sanilac Co., MI.
We included the obituary of her husband, Earl Leroy Alvord, in Ohio Obituaries. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From SSACI: Elmyra Nannette Alvord was born 22 Dec 1905 in Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., OH, daughter of Edgar L. House and Flora E. Houser. She died 11 Nov 1996.
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ELSIE M. HUMMEL SEAL ALFORD
[She died in Ohio, but we are also including her obituary here because she apparently lived in Michigan.]
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 14 December 1971
Mrs. Elsie M. Alford, of Erie, Mich., died Monday in St. Vincent Hospital.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Frances Fern Rowe, and sister, Mrs. Stella Orand.
The body will be in the Redford Chapel, Bedford Township, Mich., tonight after 7. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 2 Feb 1890 and died _____ Dec 1971, last residence Erie, Monroe Co., MI.
From OH Deaths: Elsie M. Alford, born 1890, widow, died 13 Dec 1971 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
From Indiana Select Marriages Index, 1748–1993 (Ancestry): Elsie Hummel, born 2 Feb 1890, daughter of Wm Hummel and Kate Trusing, married James Seal on 2 Feb 1907 in Elkhart Co., IN.
From Michigan Marriage Records, 1867–1952 (Ancestry): James R. Seal, age 33, married Elsie M. Hummel Seal, age 32, on 1 July 1922, in Berrien Co., MI. They both resided in Elkhart, IN, and each had one previous marriage.
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ELVIN KINGSNORTH ALVORD
ENQUIRER AND NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Wednesday, 6 March 1968
Photo from Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ambs
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Harriet Elizabeth “Hattie” Kingsnorth Alvord; and sister Eva Linnie Alvord in this compilation.
Elvin’s father’s name is spelled Gelett on both his gravestone and death certificate.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His probable ALVORD lineage: Elvin Kingsnorth 1897 MI1, Gelett Cephas 1862 MI2, Cephas Dayton 1837 MI3, Ensign Datis 1806 NY4, Elisha 1778 NY5, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ELVIS SMITH ALFORD
Father of Edgar Lee Alford, AAFA #0752
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 30 March 1988
Photos from Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Old Bones
Note written by Edgar Lee Alford on 26 Apr 2008: “Ed changed his mind. To be interred in Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elvis S. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 10 July 1908 and died _____ March 1988, last residence Belleville, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of his daughter Donna L. Alford Harper in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Edgar Lee Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Elvis Smith 1908 KY1, Clarence Porter 1884 KY2, Pleasant Calvin 1849 KY3, James Pleasant 1825 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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EMMA CATHERINE BELLINGER ALVORD VANDENBERG
[She died in Canada, but her home was in Michigan.]
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 24 March 1919
MARINE CITY [St. Clair Co.], March 24—Mrs. Catherine Vandenberg of Recor’s Point, died Saturday [March 22] at the hospital at Sarnia, Ont. Where she went for medical treatment. She was the wife of Mr. Vandenberg, of Oswego, N.Y., who survives here.
She leaves one son, Leon Alvord, of this city.
She has been in poor health for several years and was seeking relief from her trouble at the Sarnia hospital, where she died.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, St. Clair, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, NkNMOORE
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her first husband, James Alvord; and her son Leon Z. Alvord in this compilation.
Recors Point is an area in East China, St. Clair Co., MI.
Emma Bellinger’s sister Harriett Bellinger married Hiram Alvord, brother of James. The sisters were daughters of Abner Bellinger. In 1870 their family is living in Danby, Ionia Co., MI. In 1860 they are in Sullivan Co., MO.
From MI Marriages: Emma C. Alvord, age 44, daughter of Abner Belling__ and Rebecca Way, married Nelson G. Vandenberg, age 63, on 14 March 1910 in St. Clair Co., MI. Both had been married once previously.
Emma’s will:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Wednesday, 7 May 1919
VANDENBERG WILL FILED
The will of Mrs. Emma Vandenberg, late of the township of East China has been filed in the probate court. Also a petition asking for the allowance of the will, has been filed. The estate is estimated at about $1000.
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Wednesday, 16 July 1919
CONTESTING WILL
Claiming that his deceased mother, Mrs. Emma Van Denberg was unduly influenced by his step father, Nelson Van Denberg, Leon Alvord is contesting the will regulating the disposal of his mother’s estate in probate court. According to the terms of the will, the estate, consisting of property, was left to the defendant. In event of her husband’s death the property would revert to her son, and upon his death to his children
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EMMA MAY HILDEN HOLFORD
MARION PRESS
Marion, Osceola Co., MI—Wednesday, 20 April 1988
CLARE [Clare Co.], MI—Emma May Holford, 91, of Redding Township, Clare County, Michigan died on Sunday, April 17, 1988 at Clare Nursing Home in Clare, Michigan.
She was born on April 27, 1896, in Redding township of Clare County, Michigan.
In 1915 she married Ed Hilden and in 1948 she married William (Ray) Holford, and she was preceded in death by both husbands.
She was a life-long resident of Redding Township. She was a member of the Harrison Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.
Surviving are seven children, Clinton (Sam) Hilden and wife, Donna, of Harrison, Edward Hilden and wife, Neva, of Jackson, Marie Ford and husband, Floyd, of St. Johns, Jean Pierce and husband, Bryon, of Owosso, Dorothy Nolph and husband, Bill of Owosso, Donald Hilden and wife, Char, of Owosso, and Frances Condy and husband, Don, of Owosso; 23 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 20, 1988 at Fosnaught Funeral Home in Marion. Interment was in Fernwood Cemetery at Temple.
Photo from Fernwood Cemetery, Temple, Clare Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pianogal5004
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Emma Holford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Copemish, Manistee Co., MI.
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EMMA ROBERTS ALFORD
IRON MOUNTAIN NEWS
Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—19 March 1940
DEATH CLAIMS TWO NORWAY RESIDENTS
Two aged residents of Norway, both 76, died over the weekend at their homes.
They were Mrs. Emma Alford and Mrs. Johanna Kallin.Mrs. Alford, died at 8 Saturday night following a long illness. She had moved to Norway 5 years ago, after living in Vulcan for 48 years. She left England when she was 3 and her family settled in Canada, later moving to the United States.
She is survived by 4 daughters: Mrs. James Dawe, Mrs. Ralph LaPorte, Mrs. Richard Piper, Vulcan; Mrs. Emma Liwekey, San Diego, Calif.; 6 sons: Arthur, Iron Mountain; Fred, Edwin, Cecil, Lansing, Mich.; Charles, William, Detroit, Mich.; 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Norway Cemetery….
Photos from Norway Township Cemetery, Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Schaefer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Fred Henry Alford; and sons Edwin Earl Alford and Ernest R. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Cecil Horace Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
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ERNEST HARDIN ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Sunday, 22 June 1975
Alford, Ernest H., June 20. Beloved husband of Chlora G., dear brother of Mrs. Lucile Cox, and Mrs. Sophronia Vanover, both of Owensboro, Ky.
Services 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper. Interment in Owensboro, Ky. Memorials to Beulah Baptist Church, Roseville, would be appreciated.
Photo from Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Y
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ernest Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 23 March 1898 and died _____ June 1975, last residence Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Chlora G. Henderson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, John Wesley Alford; and siblings Clarence Paris Alford, Lucile Alford Cox, Sophronia Alford Nation Vanover, and Wilbur Thomas Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Ernest Hardin 1898 KY1, John Wesley 1862 KY2, John Hardin 1841 NC3, Joseph 1812 NC4, Achilles 1772 VA/NC5, John before 1750 VA6.
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ERNEST R. ALFORD
IRON MOUNTAIN NEWS
Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—Saturday, 12 July 1924
FAIL TO LOCATE BODY OF ALFORD
DIVER’S EFFORTS PROVE FUTILE; RESUME SEARCH TODAY
The search for Ernest Alford, Vulcan youth who was drowned Thursday afternoon in Vulcan Lake after he was seized with cramps, resumed this morning.
The diver went down 18 times yesterday working until after 10 p.m., remaining underwater for about 5 minutes. Throngs crowded the shores of the lake to watch the search.
In another article:
IRON MOUNTAIN NEWS
Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—Monday, 14 July 1924
RECOVER BODYOF YOUTH LAST NIGHT
FOUND IN SAME SPOT WHERE FATHER SAW SON DISAPPEAR
The body of Ernest Alford, 18-year-old athlete, was recovered last night at 10:30 by Arthur Hicks and James Val and brought to the surface.
Photos from Norway Township Cemetery, Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Schaefer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Fred Henry Alford and Emma Roberts Alford; and brother Edwin Earl Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Cecil Horace Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
His lineage: Ernest R. 1906 MI1, Fred Henry 1859 England2, Peter 1827 England3.
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ESSIE B. ALFORD BEAVERS
MONROE EVENING NEWS
Monroe, Monroe Co., MI—8 March 2008
Essie B. (Alford) Beavers, 77, of Maybee [Monroe Co.] passed away on March 3, 2008 in Monroe, MI.
There will be a public viewing on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at C&H Community Home for Funerals, 411 S. Adams Street, Ypsilanti. The funeral will be Saturday, March 8, 2008 with a family hour at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00 a.m. also at C&H Community Home for Funerals. Interment will follow at London Memorial Cemetery, Monroe, MI. Final arrangements entrusted to C&H Community Home for Funerals, Ypsilanti.
Photo from London Township Cemetery, London, Monroe Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Leta & Gerald Knauss
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Essie B. Beavers (SS# issued in MI) was born 23 June 1930 [different than gravestone], last residence Maybee, Monroe Co., MI.
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ESTHER R. MOLITOR ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Thursday, 3 April 2014
Esther R. Alvord, age 84, of Marysville, went to be with the Lord, on April 2, 2014, with her family by her side.
She was born on July 9, 1929, in Port Huron, to the late Clayton and Cassie Molitor. She married Ronald Alvord in 1971, he preceded her in death in 1980 [sic: 1981].
She was a bus driver for 14 years before she retired from Port Huron Area School District. She loved playing Bingo, with her friends at Vicksburg, where she lived for many years.
She is survived by her daughters; Bonnie (Ernie) Martin, Anna Scott, Cynthia Megerle and Darlene (Karl) Hess, grandchildren, Ronald Jr., Tami, Tina, Josie, Jamal, Amy, Renee and several great grandchildren, sister, Vera Bailey, a niece and 5 nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Josephine, Dorothy, Elva, Bernice, brother, Russell and a niece, Nancy McKelvey.
We will all miss you, rest in peace, Mom.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Arrangements by: Jowett Funeral Home – 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th St., Port Huron.
View obituary and share memories at www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Ronald R. Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ESTIL ALFORD
THE COURIER-JOURNAL
Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY—Friday, 19 December 1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Estil Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 8 June 1930 and died _____ Dec 1980, last benefit Grays Knob, Harlan Co., KY.
See the obituary of his sister Fannie Alford Centers in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Maggie Alford Jones; half-brother Homer “Smiley” Alford Jr.; and stepmother, Maude May Golden Alford Sturgill, in Kentucky Obituaries; and of his brother Jesse Alford in Florida Obituaries.
Estil’s mother was Homer Alford’s first wife, Nancy Rachel Simpson Alford, 1906–1934.
From MI Deaths: Estil Alford was born 8 June 1930 and died 18 Dec 1980 in Taylor, Wayne Co., MI. He was a resident of Wayne, Wayne Co., MI.
From Kentucky, Birth Index (Ancestry): Estill Alford was born 8 June 1930 in Bell Co., KY, mother’s name Nancy Simpson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Estil 1930 KY1, Homer 1902 KY2, James William 1872 KY3, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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EVA LINNIE ALVORD
ENQUIRER AND NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Wednesday, 14 August 1968
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Harriet Elizabeth “Hattie” Kingsnorth Alvord; and brother Elvin Kingsnorth Alvord 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. 691 in “Supplementary Data”:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her probable ALVORD lineage: Eva Linnie 1892 MI1, Gelett Cephas 1862 MI2, Cephas Dayton 1837 MI3, Ensign Datis 1806 NY4, Elisha 1778 NY5, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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EVERT RUSSELL ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary here because Michigan was his home.]
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—18 June 1957
Photo from Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, randall mccormick
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his 2nd wife, Etta Diamond Delano Alford Fish; his 4th wife, Elsie M. Hummel Seal Alford; sons James Sylvester Alford and Richard Harris Alford; parents, James M. Alford and Missouri Lovona Harris Alford; and brother William Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his brother Walter Freeman Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
In 1910 (April 18), just before his first marriage, he is living with the family of his sister Clara Dutt and her first husband, John Dutt, in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 19 born in Mentone, IN, son of James M. Alford and Missouri Friedley, married Ethel Swope, age 18 born in Hopewell, Seneca Co., OH, daughter of Sylvester Swope, on 28 May 1910 in Seneca Co., OH.
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 29 on 24 July 1919, born in Mentone, IN, son of James Alford and Lavonia Jefferies, married Etta Diamond Lano [sic: her first husband was Cloid V. Delano], age 33 on 30 March 1918, born in Defiance Co., OH, daughter of Nick Diamond and Margaret Wilson, on 31 Jan 1919 in Defiance Co., OH. Evert was widowed and Etta was divorced.
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 45, son of James Alford and Lavona Harris, married Pauline Wilcox, age 45, daughter of Wesley Lessinger and America Custer, on 18 Feb 1937 in Lucas Co., OH. Evert was twice married and was widowed; Pauline was once married and was a widow.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Evert Russell 1892 IN1, James M. 1857 OH2, Isaac 1834 OH3, Oliver 1789 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EZRA VIRGIL ALFORD
[A similar article was published the following day in the Charleston [WV] Gazette.]
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, WV—24 March 1998
HOLT [Ingham Co.], Mich.—Ezra Virgil Alford, 73, of Holt, formerly of Lincoln County, W.Va., died Sunday, March 22, 1998, at home after a long illness.
He retired from General Motors in Michigan with 44 years of service and was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving: sons, James Lee Alford and Virgil Linn Alford of Lansing, Mich., Rick Eugene Alford of Holt, Ronald E. Alford of Spring Hill, Fla.; stepdaughters, Patricia Bethea and Terry Cherry of Lansing; sisters, Erma May Wade and Francis Torman of Griffithsville, W.Va.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, W.Va.... Burial will be in Sampson Cemetery, Griffithsville....
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son James Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Fernandin Ezra “Mann” Alford; and sister Erma Mae Alford Wade in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Ezra Virgil 1924 WV1, Fernandin Ezra 1894 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FANNIE ALFORD CENTERS
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 10 March 1990
Photo from Tad Goodin Cemetery, Ingram, Bell Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Shelton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fannie Centers (SS# issued in MI) was born 22 June 1923, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her brother Estil Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Maggie Alford Jones; half-brother Homer “Smiley” Alford Jr.; and stepmother, Maude May Golden Alford Sturgill, in Kentucky Obituaries; and of her brother Jesse Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From KY Births: Fannie Alford was born 22 June 1923 in Bell Co., KY, mother’s name Nancy Simpson.
Fannie’s mother was Homer Alford’s first wife, Nancy Rachel Simpson Alford, 1906–1934.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Fannie 1923 KY1, Homer 1902 KY2, James William 1872 KY3, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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FAY LARO ALFRED
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—20 November 2003
Fay Laro Alfred died on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. Funeral services were held at Temple Beth El at 5150 Calkins Road on Sunday, November 23.
Mrs. Alfred was born on May 7, 1915. She came to America as an infant with her mother and aunt following in her father’s footsteps through Eastern Europe and China. The family settled in Holly, then Fenton, and finally in Flint where Fay graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1933. She then attended the University of Michigan where she met her future husband, Dr. Clement Alfred. They married in 1934, opened Clem’s office, and became active members of the Flint community. She was a member of Temple Beth El, Hadassah, the Flint Institute of Art, the International Institute, the Phoenix Club, the University Club, the Flint Golf Club, and the Palmaire Country Club.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marlene Addlestone and Larry Bursten; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Stan and Janis Alfred; grandchildren, Erin (Keith) Rosen, Avram Kronesberg, Jr., Susan (Marc) Schecter, Edward (Amy) Kronesberg, and Amy (Russell) Wise; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 67 years, Dr. Clement Alfred; a brother, Jack M. Laro; a sister, Rose Goodstein; and her parents, Sarah and Joseph Laro preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Fay L. Alfred (SS# issued in MI), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
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FLORENCE P. CAMPBELL ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Wednesday, 4 June 2003
Florence P. Alford of Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Portage, MI, died early Tuesday morning, June 3, 2003, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, MI.
Florence was born December 12, 1910, in Port Huron [St. Clair Co.], MI, a daughter of George and Brittimore Campbell, and had lived in this area since the mid-1930s. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker for most of her life but began working at Tot to Teen Village after her children were married.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kenneth Campbell; and two sisters, Margaret Myron and Helen Cawood.
On August 26, 1939, she was united in marriage with Mr. Norval Alford, who survives. Also surviving are two children and their spouses, Judith and Donald Osterhout of Portage, MI, and Jerry L. and Mary Alford of Westminster, CA; two grandsons, Donald and Shelli Osterhout of Portage, and Steven Osterhout of Iowa; two great-grandsons, Alexander and Grant Osterhout; a sister-in-law, Vera Alford of Schoolcraft, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday morning in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South Street.... Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery will follow services. Memorials should be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence or to First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florence P. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Portage, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Norval Von Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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FRANCES HALFORD KUNKEL
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Saturday, 30 September 2006
Frances Halford Kunkel—Age 83. September 28, 2006. Beloved wife of Don. Dearest mother of Donald (Kathleen), Michael (Diane), Mabel (Ed) Everhart, Joseph (Robin), Suzanne (Duane) Krempa, Heidi (Paul) Baeckeroot and Mary (Ronald) Hilliard. Proud grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 11.
Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.). Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 48115 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile) until Mass, 10 a.m. Interment Tuesday 12 noon at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Photo from Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased photographer, Jesse Winters
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances H. Kunkel (SS# issued in PA) was born 1 May 1923, last residence Utica, Macomb Co., MI.
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FRANCES JOSEPHINE WYGANT ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Friday, 25 September 1925
Photos from Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Liz Wright
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Jacob Eugene Alford; and children Ada M. Alford Brownell Hoff, Minnie E. Alford Carpenter, and Theron Jacob Alford in this compilation.
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FRANK B. ALFORD
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—21 November 1934
FRANK B. ALFORD DIES AT HIS HOME
Frank B. Alford, 77 years old died Tuesday at his home, 89 Myrtle avenue, after a four weeks illness.
He was born in Michigan [sic: England] May 11, 1857. The past 52 years he made his home in Muskegon, coming here from Burr Oak. He was a sheet metal worker and was employed at the Continental Motors corporation. Mr. Alford was a member of Lovell Moore lodge No. 182 F.&A.M., Low Twelve club and Muskegon Chapter.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucy Alford; one son, Claud Alford, of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Stearns, of Holland and Mrs. Frank LeBoeuf, of Harvey, Ill., eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, butterfly
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Lulu Alford Platt in this compilation.
In 1870, Frank Alford, age 13 born England, is living in Allen, Hillsdale Co., MI, with his parents Geo. Alford, age 43 born England, and Sophia Alford.
On the 1861 census, Wiltshire Co., England, Frank is age 3, living with his parents, George and Sophia Alford, and 4 siblings.
His lineage: Frank B. 1857 England1, George 1829 England2.
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FREDERICK CHRISTOPHER ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN—Wednesday, 27 March 1929
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JDSieger
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Magdalen Regina Kuffel Alford; and children Barbara Mary Alford Kuhrke, Esther May Alford Roth, and Francis F. Alford in Minnesota Obituaries; of his son Patrick Henry Alford in South Carolina Obituaries; and of his daughter Teresa Margaret Mary Alford Hansen Yarbrough in New Mexico Obituaries.
Fred is the son of Charles Lafayette Alford and Matilda Ann Trepus.
His full name is from his daughter Teresa’s obituary.
From Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System (Ancestry): Fred C. Alford married Magdalen Kuffel on 2 Oct 1919 in Hennepin Co., MN.
After his death, his widow married his brother Erven Francis Alford. In his daughter Teresa’s newspaper engagement announcement, her mother is listed as “Mrs. Erven Alford of St. Paul, Minn.” In his son Patrick’s obituary, Patrick is incorrectly listed as “son of the late Ervin Alford and the late Magdelene Kuffel Alford.”
On Fred Christ Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in St. Paul, MN. His age is cut off, but he says he was born 4 March 1897 in Dodge, Trempealeau Co., WI. His father’s birth place is LaValle (he spells it Laval), Sauk Co., WI. His nearest relative is Charles Alford at the same address. He is tall with gray eyes and brown hair.
In 1900 Fred is living with his family in Winona Ward 1 (District 195), Winona Co., MN, dwelling #262:
Chas. Alford 37 b. Dec 1862 WI WI WI m. 6 years
Metilda wife 36 b. Aug 1870 MN Ger NY 3 children, 3 living
Danial son 5 b. Jun 1895 MN WI MN
Fred son 3 b. Mar 1897 WI WI MN
Erwin son 1 b. Apr 1899 MN WI MN
In 1870 Charles is living with his family in New Buffalo, Sauk Co., WI, dwelling #159:
Sandford Alford 48 NY farm laborer
Rosella 43 NY
Frank 13 WI
Abby 9 WI
Charles 5 WI
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Frederick Christopher 1897 WI1, Charles 1865 WI2, Sanford 1822 NY3, Asahel 1787 MA4, Asahel 1760 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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FRED HENRY ALFORD
NORWAY CURRENT
Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—Friday, 13 December 1935
FRED ALFORD RITES AT 2 O’CLOCK TODAY
LEAVES A LARGE FAMILY TO MOURN HIS PASSING AT AGE OF 76, NEARLY FIFTY YEARS SPENT WITH PENN COMPANY.
Mr. Fred H. Alford, Sr., an outstanding citizen of this community passed away at Penn Hospital at 5 o’clock Monday evening [December 9] following a heart attack.
Mr. Alford was born in Gunis Lake, Cornwall, England and immigrated to this country several years before attaining his majority, first locating in Ishpeming, where at the age of 21 he married Miss Emma Roberts. He then moved to Vulcan where he entered into the employ of the Penn Mg. Co., in the capacity of surface foreman. He later became an office man of the company, the position he held until just a few years ago.
He was the father of a large family—7 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom are living with the exception of Ernest who met his death while swimming across Vulcan Lake, 12 years ago.
Survivors are: his widow, Fred H., Jr., Charles, Edward [sic: Edwin], William, Arthur, Cecil, Mrs. James Dawe, Mrs. Richard Piper, Mrs. Wm. Leeky and Mrs. Ralph LaPorte.
Photos from Norway Township Cemetery, Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Schaefer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Roberts Alford; and sons Edwin Earl Alford and Ernest R. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Cecil Horace Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
From MI Deaths: Fred Alford was born _____ Aug 1861 in England, son of Peter Alford and unknown mother. He died 9 Dec 1935 in Norway, Dickinson Co., MI.
On his birth record, Devon Co., England, he is Alfred Henry Robert Alford, registered in Q4 (Oct-Nov-Dec) 1859 in Plympton St. Mary, Devon Co., England. He apparently did not use his full birth name after arriving in the U.S.
In 1871, Ivy Bridge, Devon Co., England, Alfred Alford, age 11, is listed with his parents, Peter and Ann Alford, and siblings Emily Alice Alford and Amos Alford.
His lineage: Fred Henry 1859 England1, Peter 1827 England2.
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FREDA L. BARNES KENT HOLFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—_____ January 1994
Mrs. Freda Holford, aged 96, of Grand Rapids, widow of Vernie, passed away early Thursday, January 6, 1994.
Surviving are her children, Albert Kent of Grand Rapids, Frank and Clara Kent of Bath, MI, Vern and Sally Holford of Caledonia, Ralph and Ruth Holford, and Elaine North, all of Grand Rapids; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; one sister, Lorraine Martin of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Venus Barnes of Florida and Mark Barnes of St. Louis, MI.
Funeral Services including Committal will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel North.
Private Interment Rosedale Memorial Park….
Memorial contributions may be made to the Smith Memorial United Church of Christ Food Bank.
Photo from Rosedale Memorial Park, Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freda Holford (SS# issued in MI) was born 17 Jan 1897, last residence Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
See the obituary of her second husband, Vernie F. Holford, in this compilation. She is buried next to him.
Freda married her first husband, Clarence Clayton Kent, on 26 Oct 1922 in Grand Traverse Co., MI. He died 14 Jan 1929 at Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI.
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GEORGE MITCHELL ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Monday, 30 July 1973
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 15 Apr 1919 and died _____ July 1973, last residence Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of his mother, Sarah Jane Jones Alford, in this compilation.
On George Mitchell Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, born 15 Apr 1919 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He is living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. His contact is his mother, Sarah Jane Alford of the same address.
From MI Marriages: George M. Alford, age 26 son of Delmar Alford and Sarah Jones, married Sophie Milasevich, age 21 daughter of Pete Milasevich and Mildred Bisch, on 12 June 1945 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD
GEORGE WALLACE ADAMS
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Jim Adams—used with permission
Source unknown
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—_____ February 1941
George Wallace Adams was born January 28, 1859 at Lawton, Mich., the youngest child of George Wallace and Martha Stewart Alford [incorrect: George Washington Alford and Ann Marie Stewart]. He died Feb. 13, at the age of 82 years, two weeks and two days at Detroit.
At the age of five years he was left an orphan. His father died [1863] of wounds incurred in a [Civil War] battle in Louisiana and is buried in Baton Rouge. His mother, brother [both died in 1864 of cholera], and sister [she died in 1862] died that same summer leaving George, the youngest child of the family. He was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Adams of Lawton, both of whom have preceded in death.
He was united in marriage to Effie May Adams May 5, 1890. They resided on a farm in Porter township five years. Later moving to Marcellus where they lived until 14 years ago when they moved to Detroit where he lived until his death.
He leaves his devoted wife, the children, Harry of Wilmington, Cal., Helen of Los Angeles, Cal., Hazel at home, Hyldred of Coloma and Jack at home and seven grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 16 at Romig funeral home.... Burial in Marcellus cemetery.
Photo from Bly Cemetery, Marcellus, Cass Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Melissa
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart, in this compilation.
George Wallace Adams was born George Washington Alford, son of George Washington Alford and Ann Maria Stewart. He changed his name to Adams, but was never formally adopted by Franklin Bildad Adams and his wife Lucinda Fletcher Adams. His children continued with the name Adams.
His wife’s obituary, source unknown:
Effie May Adams was born in Porter Township, near Lawton, Michigan, February 28, 1866. She was raised on the farm where she was born the eldest daughter of Uriah Mason and Jane Adams. In May, 1890, she was united in marriage to George W. Adams. Their early married life was spent in Marcellus, Michigan, later moving to Detroit, where Mr. Adams passed way on February 13, 1941. Mrs. Adams had one sister, Mrs. Mary Sykes, who lives in St. Joseph, Michigan, and four brothers, Chester, Archie, Mason and Ross, all of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Adams is survived by her daughter, Hazel, of Novi, with whom she made her home; Helen of Reno, Hyldred of Coloma and Jack, of Wayne, the eldest son Harry having passed away in 1947. There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. One grandson, Howard Adams Gale, the son of Hyldred and Irving Gale passed away after a short illness in 1 July, 1951. Effie Adams passed away February 10, just 18 days before her 88th birthday.
George’s parents, George Washington Alford and Ann Maria Stewart Alford
These obituaries and photos were from Sunny’s Family Tree, by Kathy Linderholm:
Prior to 31 Oct 2008, online at AOL Hometown at http://members.aol.com/sunny2345/genealogy/index.html
Partially archived in 2009 at Adams-McKain Family at http://web.archive.org/web/20050901172836/http://members.aol.com/sunny2345/genealogy/index.html
His Alford lineage: George Wallace/Washington 1859 MI1, George Washington 1831 Canada2, William 1799 MA3.
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GENEVA P. “JEAN” KNOWLES ALFORD RANDOLPH
MONROE EVENING NEWS
Monroe, Monroe Co., MI—21 July 2010
Geneva “Jean” Alford-Randolph, 89, of Gladwin, Mich., formerly of Milan, died Mon., July 19, 2010 at Mid Michigan Gladwin Pines Nursing Home in Gladwin.
She was born Aug. 26, 1920 in Milan, Mich. to Harry and Sarah (Colon) Knowles. She married Donald “Stub” Alford, and he preceded her in death. In 1937 [sic: she married Donald in 1937] she married Walter “Whitey” Randolph, and he also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, son Larry (Helen) Alford of Harrison, daughter Dolores (Edward) Becerra of Oklahoma, 11 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, one sister Eva Fromm of Missouri and several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two sons, “Pete” and Roy, two great- grandchildren, one brother and five sisters.
Visitation will be today from 6-9 p.m. at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m…. Burial will follow at Marble Park Cemetery.
Photo from Marble Park Cemetery, Milan, Washtenaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grace Younglove Hudson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Geneva P. Randolph (SS# issued in MI), last residence Harrison, Clare Co., MI.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): Geneva Knowles, age 18, daughter of Harry Knowles and Sarah Colon, married Donald L. Alford, age 22, son of Roy Alford and Hazel Porth, on 31 March 1937 in Steuben Co., IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Donald L. 1916 MI1, Roy Harrison 1890 MI2, Willis 1861 OH3, Martin 1823 PA4, Oliver 1795 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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GENEVA TURNBILL ALFORD
Mother of Delta Yvonne Alford, AAFA #1061
Born in Pineville, Kentucky on Sep. 14, 1942
Departed on Jan. 3, 2014 and resided in Garden City, MI.
Cemetery: Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, MI
Photo and dates from L.J. Griffin Funeral Home
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Monday, 6 January 2014
Alford Geneva - January 3, 2014. Age 71. Beloved wife of the late James A. Loving mother of Yvonne (Craig) and James (Dawn). Dear sister of Jack (Carol) Turnbill, Cora Rose and Lela (H.C.) Helton. Cherished grand-mother of Danielle, Brandi, Andrew II, Savannah, Charles and Alex.
Funeral Wednesday, 12 p.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trl.)….
Photo from Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CinWelch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list yet her death.
We included the obituary of her husband’s mother, Maude May Golden Alford Sturgill, in Kentucky obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: James Andrew 1938 KY1, Homer 1902 KY2, James William 1872 KY3, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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GERALD D. ALVORD
Photo from Sytsema Funeral Homes
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—5 August 2009
SPRING LAKE—Mr. Gerald “Jerry” D. Alvord, age 76, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at his home.
He was born on November 16, 1932 to Earl and Esther (Tiefenthal) Alvord. Jerry retired as vice president of purchasing from Michigan Spring in Muskegon. He is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He served his country with the United States Army. Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post #0028. Jerry loved to spend time watching his grandchildren playing sports and also spending time golfing, fishing, bowling and watching NASCAR races. On June 27, 1953, he married the former Shirley Pearo in Muskegon.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; children, Jerry Alvord Jr., Brian Alvord, Linda (Marty) Winicki and Lori (Brian) Rosema; 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; 1 sister, Marlene (Bill) Lee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Fr. William Langlois presiding.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 PM at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100
Memorials to Corporate Angel Network or Harbor Hospice would be appreciated.
Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Share memories with the family on their online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
Photo from Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gerald D. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Spring Lake, Ottawa Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Shirley Maxine Pearo Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Edward Ray Alvord in Florida Obituaries.
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GERALD E. ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—9 February 2014
Gerald E. Alford, Eagle, Age 81, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away February 7, 2014.
Gerald was born on May 23, 1932 to Edwin Sr. and Beatrice (Tarr) Alford. He worked for Atlas Drop Forge for 35 years. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed working with wood, making bird feeders and other things. He also enjoyed all his flower beds around the house and backyard.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, who he married on June 9, 1951, Lucile; daughters, Beverly Pitchford of Wacousta, and Bonnie (Newt) Rowe of Lansing; grandchildren, Jeremy Pitchford, Michelle (Steve) Mercer, Brandy Buskirk, and Kayla Pitchford; great-grandchildren, Craig Pitchford, Mason and Shelby Mercer, Lexie and Chloe Buskirk; one brother Kenneth Alford of Spring, Texas. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, son Robert; sister, Jean Boone; 2 brothers, Curt, and Edwin Jr.; son-in-law, Rex McLain.
Visitation is from 2-4, 6-8 P.M. Sunday with services 12:00 Noon Monday, February 10, in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Interment Deepdale Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation in memory of Gerald. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
Photos from Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lucile H. Wells Alford; parents, Edwin Earl Alford and Beatrice Lillian Tarr Alford Wiedman; and brother Curtis Allan Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Gerald E. 1932 MI1, Edwin Earl 1897 MI2, Fred Henry 1859 England3, Peter 1827 England4.
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GERTRUDE ALFORD
JACKSON CITIZEN
Jackson, Jackson Co., MI—Friday, 7 July 1899
The coroner’s inquest was held at Ypsilanti Wednesday afternoon over the remains of little Gertrude Alford, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Alford, who died early Wednesday morning from injuries caused by the explosion of a firecracker thrown by a reckless small boy on the Fourth.
The verdict was that the child’s death was caused by burns received from her burning clothing; said fire resulting from the exploding of a firecracker thrown by an unknown person.
The name of the cracker thrower is known to the parents of the child, but it will not be made public, and no action will be taken against him. The mother of the little girl is prostrated with grief.
AAFA NOTES: It is probably this family on the 1900 census in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI: Irvine Alfred, age 38 b. June 1861 in MI, married 14 years; wife Kate 38 b. Nov 1861 in MI, 7 children, 4 living; and children Margaret 10, Helen 5, John 4, and Josephine 2.
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GERTRUDE JOAN STROZESKI MILLER ALVORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Friday, 24 February 1989
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude J. Alvord (SS# issued in MI) was born 8 Nov 1922, last residence Taylor, Wayne Co. MI.
We included the obituary of her second husband’s father, Edwin Theodore Alvord, in Utah Obituaries.
From SSACI: Gertrude Joan Strozeski Miller Alvord was born 8 Nov 1922 in Wayne Co., MI, daughter of Paul Strozeski and Leocadia Cukla.
From MI Marriages: Gertrude Joan Strozeski, age 18, born in MI, daughter of Paul Strozeski and Leocadia Cakia, married Edward Miller, age 20, born in SD, son of Phillip Miller and Katerina Schnaible, on 3 May 1941 in Waltz, Wayne Co., MI.
From MI Marriages: Gertrude J. Miller, age 23, born in Romulus, MI, daughter of Paul Strozeski and Leocadia Cukla, married Eldon Alvord, age 38, born in Rexburg, ID, son of Edwina Alvord and Ester Love, on 23 Feb 1946 in Allen Park, Wayne Co., MI.
From Idaho, Birth Index (Ancestry): Eldon Arther Alvord was born 21 Feb 1907 in Plano, Madison Co., ID, son of Edwin Theodore Alvord and Esther Love.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her second husband’s ALVORD lineage: Eldon Arthur 1907 ID1, Edwin Theodore 1871 UT2, Simeon Riley 1837 MO3, Thaddeus 1781 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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GLADYS E. ALFORD KLEMPIRIK
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Wednesday, 27 October 1999
Klempirik, Gladys E.—Of Flint, age 86, died Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 10AM Friday, October 29, 1999 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Paul L. Amstutz officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of their choice. Visitation 6-9PM Wednesday and 1-9PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Klempirik was born in Flint, Michigan on October 28, 1912 and was a resident of Flint her entire life. She was a member of Buick Retiree’s Club, Carman-Ainsworth Senior Citizens and VFW Post #3720. She was employed by Buick Motor Company for 26 years, retiring in 1972 as Chief Operator of Communications.
Surviving are husband, George; sister, Mrs. Corinne Baer of Linwood, New Jersey; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lester Alford; 2 sisters, Ethel Henley and Maybelle Stull.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys E. Klempirik (SS# issued in MI), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
We published the obituaries of her sisters Corinne Alford Baer and Maybelle Alford Stull in New Jersey Obituaries.
From a Family Tree on Ancestry, her parents were Ambrose A. Alford and Daisy Morse.
On the 1880 census, Ambrose 6, is listed in Denton, Wayne Co., MI, with his parents Ambrose 47 and Orra Alford 44 and 3 siblings: Charles 21, laura 17, Ella 14, and Emma 7. All were b. in MI except Orra, who was born in NY.
In 1870 the family is in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 37 MI, Orra 27 NY, and children: Jacob 16 OH, William 14 OH, Oliver 12 MI, Charles 10 MI, Irving 8 MI, Laura 6 MI, and Ella 4 MI.
In 1860 they are in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 32 PA, Orra 20 [looks like 20 but could be 30] OH, and children Jacob 7 OH, William 5 OH, Oliver 3 MI, and Charlie 1 MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Gladys E. 1912 MI1, Ambrose A. 1874 MI2, Ambrose 1833 PA/MI3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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GLORIA DEAN ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Sunday, 4 September 2016
Alford, Mrs. Gloria Dean, age 88, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at her residence. Family hour 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial Ave., with funeral services commencing at 12:00 PM Pastor Ronnie Williams officiating.
Interment Flint Memorial Park, 9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:00 AM Wednesday. Mrs. Alford will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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GLORIA JEAN HUTCHENS ALVORD
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—_____ February 2013
Alvord, Gloria Jean, of Davison, age 66, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich.
Funeral service will be held 1pm Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint…. Burial in Flint Memorial Park….
Gloria was born in Flint on April 26, 1946, the daughter of Don Williams and Genevieve Hutchens. Gloria married Larry Alvord on October 11, 1990 in Mt. Morris. She attended Atherton High School and Lakeville High School. After graduating, Gloria attended Mott Community College. Gloria loved animals and pets.
Surviving are husband, Larry; son, Allen Korth and fiancée Jennifer Hutchinson of Flint; stepchildren, Brad and wife Becky Alvord of Fenton and Kari Alvord and friend Rafi of Detroit; brothers, Don and wife Jan Williams of Owosso and Steve and wife Carol Williams of Vassar; mother-in-law, Wanda Alvord of Flint; brother-in-law, Keith and wife Diane Alvord of Portage; several aunts, nieces, nephews and friends; lifelong friend, Jeanette Long of Otisville; special canine friend, her baby, Murphy.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Special thank you to McLaren Visiting Nurse, Jean Buck and Genesys Hospice Care Center for all their care and support.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria J. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
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FRANCIS MARION ALFORD
About 1919-1920
Francis M (Frank) ,Grace Alford and sons—1944—” l to r Harry Alford, Floyd Alford, Grace Hardy Alford, Francis M Alford, Frank Nelson Alford”
Photo from Donald Petre’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 5 September 1970
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1970) dates of Frank Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Grace Ellen Hardy Alford; and sons Frank Nelson Alford and Harry Frederick Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother William Harry Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
On Frank M. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 24, married with no children, living in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born 8 Sept 1892 in Terre Haute, IN.
On Frank Marion Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 48, living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He was born 8 Sept 1892 in Martin, IN.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA.
His lineage: Francis Marion 1892 IN1, Henry Clay 1855 KY2, James Franklin 1820 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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FRANK NELSON ALFORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Photo from Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JTF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank N. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 8 Jan 1922, last residence Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his parents, Francis Marion Alford and Grace Ellen Hardy Alford; and brother Harry Frederick Alford in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Frank Nelson Alford, age 24 born Detroit, MI, son of Frank Alford and Grace Hardy, married Harriet Lois Batts, age 21 born Grand Rapids, MI, daughter of John Raymond Batts and Anne Greas, on 1 Nov 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA.
His lineage: Frank Nelson 1922 MI1, Francis Marion 1892 IN2, Henry Clay 1855 KY3, James Franklin 1820 VA4, Charles 1801 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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GRACE ELLEN HARDY GARDNER ALFORD
About 1930—”Grace Ellen Hardy Alford [and] Frank Alford on the Ferry from Detroit to Windsor Canada”
Photo from Donald Petre’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Friday, 8 September 1967
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1967) dates of Grace Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Francis Marion Alford; and sons Frank Nelson Alford and Harry Frederick Alford in this compilation.
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HARRIET ELIZABETH “HATTIE” KINGSNORTH ALVORD
ENQUIRER AND NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Friday, 9 August 1957
Photo from Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ambs
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Elvin Kingsnorth Alvord and Eva Linnie Alvord 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. 691 in “Supplementary Data”:
Her husband’s name is spelled Gelett on his death certificate and on his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s probable ALVORD lineage: Gelett Cephas 1862 MI1, Cephas Dayton 1837 MI2, Ensign Datis 1806 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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HARRY CLIFFORD ALFORD
GRAND RAPIDS HERALD
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Sunday, 7 October 1900
Alford—Hermitage building, October 5, 1900, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Harry C. Alford, aged 24 years 3 [difficult to read—could be another single digit] days. Burial, Coopersville, Mich., Oct. 6.
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EVENING PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Monday, 8 October 1900
In another article:
GRAND RAPIDS HERALD
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Tuesday, 9 October 1900
Harry Alford, a young violinist who has played in the orchestra at the Grand and Powers, was buried at his old home in Coopersville [Ottawa Co.] Saturday, leaving a heartbroken bride of only three months. They were married in Knoxville, Tenn., where Alford was leader of an orchestra and were spending their honeymoon at Highland Park and in this city.
Only last Wednesday Alford played in the orchestra at the Grand. The next day he was taken sick with quick consumption, and died on Friday.
Mrs. Alford, although among strangers, did not lack sympathy in her bereavement. J.E. Rice and others accompanied the remains to Coopersville and gave the sorrowing widow every assistance possible. Deceased had many friends to mourn his demise.
Photo from Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Ottawa Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer Dereka Seigel
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his wife, Jerre Troy Collins Alford Steele, in Tennessee Obituaries.
From MI Deaths: On Harry C. Alford’s death certificate, his parents are listed as Chas. P. Alford, born MI, and Mary Ellis, born England. He was born 2 Oct 1876 in MI.
Wedding article:
KNOXVILLE SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Monday, 9 April 1900
From MI Marriages: Charles H. Alfoord [sic], age 24, married Mary S. Ellis, age 20, in Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI. Witnesses were George E. Alfoord [sic] and Celia S. Ellis. All were residents of Tallmadge.
Harry Alford is age 3 on the 1880 census in Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI. He was born in MI, and his parents were born in MI and England. He is living with his father [sic: uncle], George Alford, age 25 born MI, and George’s wife Celia, 25 England. Head of household is Charles Alford, George’s father, 64 NY. Mary has not been located in 1880.
From MI Marriages: Geo. E. Alford, born 1854 in MI, married Celia Ellis, born 1854 in England, on 24 Dec 1879 in Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI.
Charles H. Alford is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Lamont, Ottawa Co., MI. He was born 1 Aug 1852 and died 11 Sept 1877.
It appears that in 1880 Harry was living with his uncle, his father’s brother George.
George and Charles Alford were brothers. They married sisters Mary and Celia Ellis, daughters of James Stephens Ellis and Elizabeth Squire.
In 1900, in Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI, Celia Alford is a widow with 4 children (no Harry), and says she was married 20 years and has 4 children, 4 living. She was born Dec 1854 in England.
In 1900, Polkton, Ottawa Co., MI:
Chas Lillie head 42 b. Dec 1856 MI NY NY merchant
m. 17 years
Mary wife 55 b. Dec 1844 Eng Eng Eng 4 children, 4 living
Callie A. dau 16 b. Feb 1884 MI MI Eng
Ellis P. son 11 b. Oct 1888 MI MI Eng
Lee son 9 b. Dec 1890 MI MI Eng
Harry Cliford stepson 23 b. Oct 1876 MI MI Eng m. 0 years
[sic: Clifford is Harry’s middle name]
Jerre Troy Cliford stepdau 23 b. Oct 1876 MS TN VA 0 children
+ an unrelated servant
From MI Marriages: Mary S. Alford, age 27, married Charles P. Lillie on 29 Oct 1882 in Lamont, Ottawa Co., MI.
George Alford is buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Lamont, Ottawa Co., MI. He was born 27 Nov 1854 and died 27 July 1892.
Charles Alford, father of Charles and George, is also buried in Maplewood: 4 May 1817–30 July 1899. His wife is Millie [Melinda in a family tree at Ancestry] Birch, 3 July 1822–28 July 1867.
His lineage: Harry Clifford 1876 MI1, Charles H. 1852 MI2, Charles 1817 NY3.
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HARRY FRED ALFORD
Harry Alford and Lillian Cessna—1945 wedding photo
Photo from Donald Petre’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MACOMB DAILY
Mt. Clemens, Macomb Co., MI—Thursday, 30 June 2005
Harry Fred Alford, 80, a resident of Marine City for seven years, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in St. Joseph’s Mercy of Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township. He was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Royal Oak.
Mr. Alford, a former 45-year resident of Chesterfield Township, retired in 1984 as owner of a Dairy Queen in Roseville and also had retired from Twin Pines Dairy. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of VFW Post 7573.
His family said he enjoyed golfing and woodworking. He married Lillian Cessna on June 16, 1945, in Detroit.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian; children, Susan (Tom) Accivatti of New Baltimore, Ellen Alford (Gary Graham) of Matlacha, Fla., and Lillian L. (Donald Petre) Alford of Algonac; brother, Frank (Harriet) Alford of Marine City; and grandchildren, Cara, Edward, Matthew Accivatti, Lauren, Rachel and Andrew Petre.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Alice Forest and Floyd Alford.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore.... Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, New Baltimore....
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, New Baltimore, Macomb Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Walter Sands
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, New Baltimore, Macomb Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marguerite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry F. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lillian C. Cessna Alford; and parents, Francis Marion Alford and Grace Ellen Hardy Alford, in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Harry F. Alford, age 20 born Royal Oak, MI, son of Frank Alford and Grace Hardy, married Lillian C. Cessna, age 19 born Detroit, MI, daughter of Squire L. Cessna and Barbara Brown, on 16 June 1945 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA.
His lineage: Harry Fred 1924 MI1, Francis Marion 1892 IN2, Henry Clay 1855 KY3, James Franklin 1820 VA4, Charles 1801 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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HAZEL E. HOLFORD KOHN
MORNING SUN
Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI—24 July 1998
Hazel E. Kohn of Temple, Mich. died July 22, 1998 in Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis. She was 89.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fosnaught Funeral Home.... Burial will be held at Fernwood Cemetery, in Temple....
Mrs. Kohn was born to Mary (Hattis) and Leroy Holford on June 12, 1909.
She is survived by one [sic] son, Larry and Paula Kohn of Sumner, and Roy and Geri Holford of Lake Havasu, Arizona; as well as three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Kohn.
Photo from Fernwood Cemetery, Temple, Clare Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Vicki
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Hazel E. Kohn (SS# issued in MI), last residence Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI.
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HELEN J. HANLIN ALVORD
TUSCOLA COUNTY ADVERTISER
Caro, Tuscola Co., MI—Wednesday, 6 September 2000
MILLINGTON [Tuscola Co.]—Helen J. Alvord passed away Monday, September 4, 2000 at her residence. She was 94.
Helen was born on December 4, 1905 in Millington and was the daughter of Charles and Isa (Haines) Hanlin. Helen lived in Millington her entire life. On December 6, 1927 she married Leon Alvord. He preceded her in death in 1962.
Helen leaves to cherish her memory, her family, four children and their spouses, Charles and Catherine Alvord of Grand Blanc, Wilfred and Mary Alvord, Donald and Helen Alvord, Doris Webster, all of Millington, 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William (Bill) Hanlin in 1978.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 7 at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington with burial to follow in Millington Township Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen J. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Millington, Tuscola Co., MI.
See the obituary of her grandson Wilfred Leon “Bud” Alvord in this compilation.
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HELEN MARIE ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—19 August 2013
Mother Helen Marie Alford, age 87, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E.Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Mark A. Jones, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Friday.
Mother Alfred [sic] now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. today.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen M. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 7 Sept 1925, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Earl Alford Sr.; and daughters Annette Louise Alford and Sandra Marie Alford-Wilson in this compilation.
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HENRY ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAM
Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI—Monday, 25 March 1912
Henry Alford of Hudson, Mich., died at the home of his wife’s sister, Mrs. M.A. Loop of 16 College avenue, at 12:05 Sunday noon. Mr. Alford had been sick of heart trouble for the past year and a half. He came to Adrian last December to be treated by Dr. Treat. While his death was sudden, the physician had given no hope for his recovery.
Mr. Alford was 64 years old and served in a New York regiment during the rebellion. He leaves a wife and two sons, Henry and Earl Alford. The former was here Sunday night from Chicago where he has located in business.
Funeral services are arranged for Tuesday at 1 o’clock, with burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Clark
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Arvilla Lossey Alford, in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Henry Alford, age 29, married Villa Lossey, age 21, on 1 October 1874 in Adrian, MI. Henry’s residence at the time of marriage was Fayette, OH, and Villa’s was Morenci, MI. Henry was born in Seneca Falls, NY, and Villa was born in Hudson, MI.
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HIRAM ALVORD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Wednesday, 11 May 1904
Hiram Alvord, 58 years old, was found dead in his bed this morning, at the home of his brother, James Alvord, in the township of Grand Blanc.
Mr. Alvord had been in poor health for the past year and although his death came very unexpectedly it was known by his relatives that he was gradually losing strength and that the chances for his recovery grew less each day. Dr. Wm. Slaght was called when the body was found, but it was seen at once that the death had ensued several hours before.
For a number of years the deceased worked in Flint, but as his health failed him he went to live with his mother and brother on the farm. He was unmarried.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Roxana Alexander Alvord; and siblings James Alvord and Saraphine Alvord Crittendon Wood in this compilation.
In 1900, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI: James Alvord, divorced, age 53 born Sept 1846 in NY; his mother Roxana, widow, 74 born Apr 1826 in NY, 10 children, 6 living; and brother Hyrom, married 16 years, age 56 born Jan 1844 in NY.
In 1880, Burton, Genesee Co., MI: Hiram Alvord, farmer age 38 born NY; his wife Harriett 20 MO; and daughter Sylvinia 10 NY.
In 1861, Townsend, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada:
Zelotes Alvord 41 US
Roxany 32 US
Hiram 16 US
Levi 14 US
James 13 US
Serafina M. 11 US
Abigal L. 8 Canada
Mary Jane 4 Canada
Zelotes 1 Canada
In 1850, Hartland, Niagara Co., NY:
Zelotus Alvord 24 NY
Roxana 23 NY
Hiram 5 NY
Levi 4 NY
James 2 NY
From Genesee County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1836–1934 (Ancestry): Hiram Alvord married Harriett Bellinger on 23 Dec 1876 in Genesee Co.
Harriett Bellinger’s sister Emma Bellinger married Hiram’s brother James Alvord. The sisters were daughters of Abner Bellinger. In 1870 their family is living in Danby, Ionia Co., MI. In 1860 they are in Sullivan Co., MO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Hiram 1842 NY1, Zelotes 1821 NY2, Zelotes 1790 VT3, Phineas 1763 VT4, Phineas 1737 VT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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IAN MICHAEL HOWELL ALFORD
ANN ARBOR NEWS
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—Sunday, 11 June 2006
Alford, Ian M. Howell, MI Age 23, died Friday, June 9, 2006. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with funeral service Monday 1:30 p.m. at MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell 517-546-2800.
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Livingston Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pat
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ian M. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 21 June 1982, last residence not listed.
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JACOB EUGENE ALFORD
“Frances and Jacob Alford”
Photo from AAlford64’s Alford, Wygant … Extended Family Tree (Ancestry)
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Friday, 4 June 1943
Photos from Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Liz Wright
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Frances Josephine Wygant Alford; and children Ada M. Alford Brownell Hoff, Minnie E. Alford Carpenter, and Theron Jacob Alford in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Jacob Alford, age 26 born OH, married Josephine F. Wygant, age 18 born Lima, Washtenaw Co., MI, on 22 Sept 1880 in Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jacob Eugene 1854 OH1, Ambrose 1833 OH2, Oliver 1795 VT3, Oliver 1767 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JACOB EUGENE “JAY” ALFORD
Photo from Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes
Many more photos are at the funeral home website
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Sunday, 24 July 2011
Jacob “Jay” Alford, Williamston—A wonderful husband, father and grandfather was born April 23, 1926, in Webberville; died July 21, 2011, at the age of 85.
Jay was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, owned and operated Alford Asphalt for many years and was a sales representative for Moormans Feed serving many area farmers. He was a member of the American Legion Post #296, Williamston, which he proudly helped construct, and enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, hunting, singing and telling jokes. Jay loved having a wonderful time with family and friends at Wixom Waters and traveling to Texas and Mexico, where they had many great times.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theron and Julia Alford, and sister, Caroline Hafer.
Surviving are his wife, Alyce; daughter, Jayle (Brian) Caprara; son, Bryce (Melissa) Alford; grandchildren, Austin and Allie Alford, Jacob Smith, Chris, Ben and Mackenzie Caprara.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston….
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STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—23 July 2011
Jacob Eugene Alford, 85, of Williamston, retired Alford Asphalt owner/operator and Moorman’s Feed sales representative, died Thursday….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacob E. Alford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board), last residence Williamston, Ingham Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Mae Clarke Alford; and parents, Theron Jacob Alford and Julia G. Keil Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jacob Eugene 1926 MI1, Theron Jacob 1899 MI2, Jacob Eugene 1854 OH3, Ambrose 1833 OH4, Oliver 1795 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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JAMES ALVORD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Tuesday, 16 December 1913
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave deceased contributor Ellinda
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Emma Catherine Bellinger Alvord Vandenberg; son Leon Z. Alvord; mother, Roxana Alexander Alvord; and siblings Hiram Alvord and Saraphine Alvord Crittendon Wood in this compilation.
James Alvord’s middle initial is N on his gravestone, J in his obituary, and M on his son Frank’s SSACI record.
From MI Deaths: James Alvord, born Canada, 15 Oct 1844 [different than gravestone], son of Lotes Alvord and Roxana Alexander, died 15 Dec 1913 in Burton, Genesee Co., MI. The informant was Diana Carpenter, his sister.
From Genesee County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1836–1934 (Ancestry): James Alvard married Mary Wildfang on 5 Sept 1874 in Genesee Co.
From MI Deaths: Mary Alvord died 10 May 1880 of jaundice in Burton, Genesee Co., age 23 years, 0 months, 11 days. She was born in Canada, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Wilfon.
In 1880, Burton, Genesee Co., MI: James Alford, widower, carpenter age 31 born NY; children: Frankie 3, Roxana 1, Mary E. 4/12 born Feb.
From MI Marriages: James Alvord, age 30 born NY, married Emma Bellinger, age 16 born MI, on 5 March 1881 in Burton, Genesee Co., MI.
Emma Bellinger’s sister Harriett Bellinger married Hiram Alvord, brother of James. The sisters were daughters of Abner Bellinger. In 1870 their family is living in Danby, Ionia Co., MI. In 1860 they are in Sullivan Co., MO.
In 1900, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI: James Alvord, divorced, age 53 born Sep 1846 in NY; his mother Roxana, widow, 74 born Apr 1826 in NY, 10 children, 6 living; and brother Hyrom, married 16 years, age 56 born Jan 1844 in NY.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: James 1847 NY1, Zelotes 1821 NY2, Zelotes 1790 VT3, Phineas 1763 VT4, Phineas 1737 VT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JAMES ALEXANDER ALFORD
Photo from C.S. Mulder Funeral Home
EVENING NEWS
Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI—Sunday, 27 September 2015
James Alexander Alford, age 94, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Thursday evening, September 24, 2015 at McKinley Manor, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
James was born December 26, 1920 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late James and Martha (Dingman) Alford. He was the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of Soo High class of 1940. James served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942-1945. He became one of the first members of the BPOE Elk Lodge, he was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, Red Coats and Chamber of Commerce.
He also was honored with the Citizen of the Year UP Sports Hall of Fame and received the Governors citation from the State of Michigan. James married Wanda Peterson on October 1, 1947 at the First Church of Christ. He started working for the United States Postal Services 1941 and retired in 1986 as Assistant Postmaster He was elected to City Commission from 1967-1983, elected Mayor from 1983-1989. James received many awards and citations over the years. He truly loved the city of Sault Ste. Marie and for this, they dedicated the James A. Alford Water Front Park in honor of serve.
James is survived by his children: Jane (Jerry) Engstrom of Grand Blanc, MI, Kevin Alford of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Julie (Daryel) McCarrel of Port Huron, MI; grandchildren: Craig Engstrom, Jill (Casey) Kondel, Brian Alford and Paul (Kaami) Alford; 7 great-grandchildren: Peyton, Hunter, Taylor, Sadie, Sloan, Leif, and Quinn.
James was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda Alford in 2010; one son, Mark Alford in 1989; one daughter, Jill Alford in 1971; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Alford in 2007.
The family would like to like to thank McKinley Manor for their loving care of their parents. We would to thank Nancy Miller for her special nursing care of their father.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Friends may call on the Funeral Home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Hospice of the EUP and First Church of Christ….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Wanda E. Peterson Alford, in this compilation.
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JAMES BOYD ALVORD
WILKES-BARRE RECORD
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Thursday, 8 January 1914
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SCRANTON TRUTH
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Saturday, 10 January 1914
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Electa Caroline Carpenter Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Frank Tiffany Alvord and William Boyd Alvord in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of his son Dory Willis Alvord in New York Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, pp. 295–296:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: James Boyd 1827 PA1, Zenas 1789 CT2, Seth 1754 CT3, Seth 1714 MA4, Thomas 1683 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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JAMES D. ALFORD
PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—20 October 2009
James Alford of Mackinaw City, known to all of his friends as “Alf,” passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 18, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.
Jim was the only child of James Kennedy and Dorothy Quincy Alford, born in Lakewood, Ohio, on March 28, 1946. He spent countless summers on the waters of Paradise Lake, where he grew up to love Northern Michigan.
Upon graduation from Bay Village High School in 1964, he decided to pursue a career in education at Northern Michigan University. Jim’s 30-year teaching career involved high school education as well as numerous coaching positions, where he eventually retired from Mackinaw City Public Schools in 2001. It was also in 2001 that he was honored as the Outstanding Person in Education for Mackinaw City Public Schools. Throughout his career, Jim had a tremendous impact on all of his students. He continued strong friendships with many of them up until his untimely passing.
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PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—14 September 2009
MACKINAW CITY—Half of the village council’s six trustee spots are up for election on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Local voters will recognize a pair of familiar names, but at least one new face is set to join the council for a four year term. James Alford, 63, is a retired teacher who has spent the last 10 years as a trustee on the council. Alford pointed to the extension of sidewalks on either side of the school and new structures for the local emergency services as some recent successes of the council, and said he hopes to continue his work on upcoming projects.
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PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—11 September 2005
MACKINAW CITY—Four people are running for three seats on the Mackinaw City Village Council….
Incumbent James D. Alford, 59, a retired school teacher, is running for re-election after almost seven years on the council, chosen three times by voters in staggered election years. This is his fourth time on the ballot.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Mackinaw City, Cheboygan Co., MI.
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JAMES EDWARD “TED” ALFORD
PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—18 September 2002
James E. ‘Ted’ Alford—Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, on Dec. 28, 2000.
Mr. Alford is survived by one son, Edward M. “Ted” of Gaylord; two grandchildren, Deborah Ann (Chris) Carey of Negaunee and Scott Edward (Sue) Alford of Hutchinson, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Amanda; one sister, Mildred (Chuck) Rowe of Dravosburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Alford will be interred in Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Alford may be made to Alpine Kitchen Band or Hospice of Michigan, through the Nelson Funeral Home.
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PETOSKEY NEWS-REVIEW
Petoskey, Emmet Co., MI—22 September 2002
[From “a list of deaths reported during the past week by funeral directors in the 13-county northwest Michigan region”:]
OTSEGO—J. Edward “Ted” Alford, 92, of Gaylord, died Sept. 14; Nelson Funeral Home, Gaylord.
Photo from Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Honoring our Ancestors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.E. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 1 Jan 1910 and died 14 Sept 2002, last residence Gaylord, Otsego Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lois M. Bartlett Alford; and son Edward M. “Ted” Alford in this compilation.
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JAMES EARL HALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 1 December 2005
Halford, Mr. James Earl—Age 50, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 28, 2005 at his residence. Family hour 1:30PM Friday, December 2, 2005 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 w. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2PM. Pastor Garfield Hardy, Jr. officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 1:30PM Friday. Mr. Halford now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM today.
Mr. James Earl Halford was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mr. Halford resided in Flint most of his life. He retired in 2001 as an electrician with 30 years of service from General Motors Corporation.
Mr. James E. Halford leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Gloria; 2 children, Aaron and Melissa; mother, Ora Lee (Odis) Walker; 4 brothers, Napoleon (Merideth) Ford, John Halford, Richard (Fatima) Halford, all of Flint, and Chester Halford, Jr. of Tennessee; 2 sisters, Vaneaster (Howard) Robertson of Birmingham, AL, and Caroline Beard of Flint; father and mother-in-law, James and Carrie Seale; brother and sister-in-law, Randy (Benita) Seale, Lenora Seale, all of Flint, Sheila Seale of Houston, TX; many other relatives and friends.
Mr. Halford was preceded in death by his father, Chester Halford, Sr.; paternal and maternal grandparents.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Syed Sattar and the Avalon Hospice Team.
Photo from Flint Memorial Park, Mount Morris, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave photographer, Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Halford (SS# issued in MI) was born 14 May 1955, last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his father, Chester Halford Sr.; his brother Richard Louis Halford; and his grandfather Archie Halford Sr. in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage: James Earl 1955 AR1, Chester 1936 AR2, Archie 1907 AR3.
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JAMES LEE ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Saturday, 24 March 2012
James Lee Alford 63, of Lansing, died Wednesday [March 21]. Visitation 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. with services following at 4 p.m. Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel.
Photo from Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon W
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Ezra Virgil Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Lee 1948 ?? 1, Ezra Virgil 1924 WV2, Fernandin Ezra 1894 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JAMES RALSTON ALFORD, JR.
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—_____ March 2005
James Ralston Alford Jr. was born April 4, 1959. He attended Wayside Baptist Church. He died February 27, 2005 at the age of 45.
He is survived by a son, James Williams; a daughter, Theresa Alexander; one granddaughter, Sequan Williams; two grandsons, Rakee and Edward Williams; a step-grandson, James Jr.; and a host of other relatives.
Services will be held March 5, 2005 in the Chapel at Swanson Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA [?].
This obituary is from The AfriGeneas Death Records Database and is probably not verbatim.
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JANET ANN SMITH MORRISON ALFORD
ANN ARBOR NEWS
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—Friday, 9 October 2020
Alford, Janet 5/10/1943 - 10/9/2020
CHELSEA—Janet Ann was born May 10, 1943 in Berkley Michigan to Allan and Jean (MacLeod) Smith. She spent the first nine years of her life in Berkley and moved to Plymouth, MI when her mother remarried Kenneth Morrison who adopted her.
Janet was predeceased by her mother Jean, father Allan, step father Kenneth, sister Nancy and brother Richard.
She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1961 and attended Eastern Michigan University where she graduated in 1965, 1969, and 1976. Janet married Keith A Alford, her eighth grade science teacher, in 1962 and he predeceased her after 51 years of marriage in 2013.
Janet taught both general education and special education in the Livonia Pubic Schools and retired in 1994. She then trained for the ministry through the United Methodist Local Pastor program and served the Ann Arbor Korean United Methodist Church and the Chelsea First United Methodist Church. After retirement she completely indulged herself in various crafts which were the joy of her life. Her fingers were always busy doing something! Through the years Janet had many more interest including teaching yoga, owning and showing Morgan horses, writing math books for learning disabled children, raising many bichon fries dogs, kayaking, leading Bible studies, and just enjoying being with friends and family.
She is survived by sister-in-laws Kathy Morrison, Marjorie (Donald) Easley, Nancy (Gregory) Boitano, nieces Deborra, Pamela, Theresa, Christy and Melissa and nephews Steven, Michael, Richard, Patrick and Kent. Also, her most wonderful friend and companion Robert Werner.
Janet has donated her body to the University of Michigan Medical School to be her last lessons taught….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Keith Alan “Skeeter” Alford, in this compilation.
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JASON LEE ALFORD
Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042
THREE RIVERS COMMERCIAL-NEWS
Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI—Friday, 26 June 2020
Jason Lee Alford, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 3:15 a.m. surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Knox County, Ky. on Aug. 15, 1939 to Roxie (Baird) Alford and Green Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel “Sue” Alford, sons, David Alford of Three Rivers and Jason Tillman (Anne) of New York; daughters, Beverly Ashcraft (Scott) of Virginia and Cheryl Hussey (Andy) of Three Rivers; grandchildren, Molly Alford, Rachel Alford, Grace Hussey, Mathew Hussey and Sophia Hussey all of Three Rivers; sister, Gwen “Dot” of Cincinnati, Ohio.
They moved to Three Rivers in 1964 and lived here all their married life. Their three children graduated from Three Rivers.
Jason was a hard worker and retired at age 70 from Ventline Corporation in Bristol, where he worked for 35 years. His hobbies were birdwatching, gardening, going to church, and especially spending time with his wife, family and friends.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Moorepark Cemetery on Moorepark Road….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Roxie Alice Baird Alford; and sister Lyda Marie Alford Katrinak in Kentucky Obituaries; of his brothers Doyle Dean Alford, John Peter Alford, and Robert Greene Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Orville Felton Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Jason Lee 1939 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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JERMAINE DARNELL ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—29 May 2014
Alford, Mr. Jermaine Darnell Age 30, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2014 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. with memorial service commencing at 2:30 p.m. Charles Montgomery presiding, Evangelist Janice Hill, Message of Hope. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 1:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Alford now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. today.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JOHN E. ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—30 March 1998
Alford, John E., March 28, 1998. Beloved husband of Edna. Dear father of John Jr. (Sandy), Bradley (Lori) Smith and Belinda (Michael) Crider. Grandfather of Kristin, Jacob, Ben and Shannon. Son of Maude Sturgill. Brother of Homer, Jess, Alta Reece, Maggie Jones and Mary Sinkhorn....
Service Wednesday 1:00 p.m. at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
John’s gravestone in Maple Grove Cemetery, Westland, Wayne Co., MI, says he was born 1 Feb 1940 and served in the U.S. Navy.
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JENNIE KEENEY PATTERSON RICE BARBER ALFORD
OLYMPIA RECORD
Olympia, Thurston Co., WA—22 June 1916
MRS. ALONZO ALFORD
GRAND RAPIDS, June 22—Jennie Keeney Alford was born in Princeton, Ontario, Canada, April 22, 1841. Her school days were spent in Buffalo, N.Y. She was married to Robert Patterson at Woodstock, Ont., October 5, 1865. To this union seven children were born, of these the daughter, Mrs. Willis Smith, survives. Left a widow in 1880, she came to Grand Rapids, that city being her home for many years.
Seven years ago she was united in marriage to Alonzo Alford, of Olympia, Wash. Two years ago she was again left a widow, and since that time has made her home here with her daughter.
She was affiliated with the Presbyterian church and was an active member for many years. During her failing health in the past two years, she was ever patient and hopeful that she would again be restored to health. Always of a sunny disposition, her greatest enjoyment was in doing for others. She was always keenly interested in the affairs of life and qualified to do her part. Her last illness has extended over a period of three weeks of great suffering and death came as a relief Friday morning, June 2, 1916.
The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Willis Smith, who resides three miles north of Plainwell [Allegan Co., MI], Sunday at 2 p.m….
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, Allegan Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karyl Hubbard
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her fourth husband, Alonzo Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
Her birth year is incorrect on her gravestone.
From MI Deaths: Jennie Alford, born 22 Apr 1841 in Canada, daughter of Hiram Keeney and Eliza Holden, died 2 June 1916 in Allegan Co., MI.
From Ontario, Canada, Marriages: Jenney Henney, age 25 daughter of Hiram Henney and Eliza Halcone, married Robert Paterson on 25 Oct 1867 in Oxford, Ontario, Canada.
From MI Marriages: Jennie Patterson, age 40 born Princeton, Ontario, Canada, married Charles A. Rice on 24 March 1885 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
From MI Marriages: Jennie P. Rice, age 52 born Princeton, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Hiram Keeney and Eliza Holden, married Oscar B. Barber, age 73, on 1 Sept 1894 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
From WA Marriages: Jennie Barber married Alonzo A. Alford, both of Olympia, WA, on 27 Nov 1909 in Thurston Co., WA.
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JOAN CHERYL SAUNDERS BROCKMAN ALFORD
Photo from MacDonald’s Funeral Home
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Dorothy Mae Grubb-Brockman
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Alford, Joan Cheryl Age 69, of Howell since 1997, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2015.
She was born November 28, 1945 in Detroit, the daughter of Thomas Mervin and Marynelen (Cutty) Saunders.
Beloved wife of Dennis R. Alford whom he married May 10, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. Dear mother of Deirdre (Shane) Bearss of Metamora, MI, Sarah (Dustin) Lane of Redford, MI, Charles, Duanna, Bryan and Jesse Brockman; loving grandmother of eight grandchildren; sister of Linda (Ernie) Bourassa, Pam Stanley, Terri Stai and Thomas (Linda) Saunders. She is also survived by her many friends in the Patriot Guard Riders.
Joan retired from General Motors Powertrain in Warren after 31 years of service. She was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with funeral services Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. at MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Interment will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland, MI….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Joan C. Brockman married Dennis R. alford on 10 May 2000 in Clark Co., NV.
From the MacDonald’s Funeral Home, 8 Apr 2016: “Our records indicate that Mrs. Alford was cremated and that the family was going to arrange the burial of her ashes at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. They may not have scheduled that yet, we will not know if or when they do.”
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JOHN WATSON ALVORD, JR.
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE
Chicago, Cook Co., IL—Sunday, 1 August 1943
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COMMERCIAL RECORD
Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI—_____ August 1943
Photo from Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andy Gappa
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, John Watson Alvord Sr.; and brother Samuel Alvord in Colorado Obituaries; of his mother, Myrtilla Mead Peck Alvord; and sister Julia Mead Alvord Cole in Illinois Obituaries; and of his sister Mary Anne Alvord in Massachusetts 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. 495:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: John Watson 1861 MA1, John Watson 1807 CT2, James Hall 1781 CT3, Ruel 1750 CT4, Seth 1714 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JOSEPH EARL ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—9 March 1975
Joseph Earl Alford, age 74, born in Fayette County, son of the late Joseph and Enola Alford, died January 9, 1975.
Survived by five grandchildren: Dennis, Sean, Daniel and Cecelia Alford and Mary Jo Idyle and one great-granddaughter.
Burial was in United Memorial Gardens, Wayne, Michigan.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 4 May 1900, last residence Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Enola Breckinridge Foley Alford; and brother Lee John Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
This obituary is from Obituaries from Scrapbooks of Annie Page Wiley, Irene Judge Wiley, and Beulah Wiley Franks. In 1998, the files were online at http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/WileyObits?read=482. In 2009, they are on the Wiley Obituaries – Scrapbook Collection message board, Ancestry.
From Michigan Deaths, 1971–1996 (Ancestry): Joseph E. Alford, born 4 May 1900, died 9 Jan 1975 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Divorce announcement:
LEXINGTON LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Saturday, 2 November 1940
In 1930, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY: Earl Alford, 29, and his wife Irene Alford, 26, are living with the family of Irene’s parents, Dennis and Mary Minogue. All were born in KY.
In 1940, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY: Aileen Alford, 36, and her son Bobby Alford, 16, are living with the family of her parents, Dennis and Mary Minogue.
From Kentucky Death Index, 1911–2000: Mary I. Alford died 22 March 1996 in Fayette Co.
From SSDI: Mary I. Alford was born 15 Aug 1903 and died 22 March 1996.
From SSACI: Mary Irene Alford was born 15 Aug 1903 in Louisville, KY, daughter of Dennis Monigue and Mayme Carpenter.
From Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry): Dennis R. Alford was born 14 July 1922 in Fayette Co., mother’s name Irine Minigen. AAFA records, transcribed from the original, list Dennis Robt., born 14 July 1922, son of Irine Minogue.
The 1948 obituary of Dennis Minogue, Irene’s father, lists his daughter “Mrs. Earl Alford, Detroit.”
The 1970 obituary of Mary Minogue, Irene’s mother, lists her daughter Mrs. Earl Alford of Lexington.
From Michigan, Death Index, 1971–1996 (Ancestry): Dennis R. Alford, born 14 July 1922, died 21 Apr 1971 in Garden City, Wayne Co., MI. His residence was Inkster, Wayne Co.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Joseph Earl 1900 KY1, Joseph W. 1858 KY2, John 1820 KY3, Charles 1779 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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JOSEPH V. ALVORD
HARBOR BEACH TIMES
Harbor Beach, Huron Co., MI—Thursday, 26 March 1992
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marguerite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joseph Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his third wife, Phyllis R. Stapleford Christenson Alvord; parents William Alvord and Permelia Pifer Alvord; and siblings Margaret Isabelle “Belle” Alvord Krenke and William Richard Alvord in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Joseph Alvord, age 20, born in Gould City, MI, son of William Alvord and Millie Piffer, married Leatha Cota on 3 Aug 1925 in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
From Michigan, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Joseph Alvord, age 38, and Leatha Alvord were divorced on 14 March 1944 in Wayne Co., MI.
From Ohio, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Joseph Alvord, age 45, son of William Alvord and Permillie Pieffer, married Mildred A. Barry, age 45 daughter of Andrew Neavin and Anna Morrell, on 19 May 1947 in Lucas Co., OH.
From Ohio, Marriage Abstracts (Ancestry): Joseph V. Alvord, age 66, married Phyllis R. Christenson, age 58, on 29 July 1972 in Lucas Co., OH. Both were out of state residents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Joseph V. 1906 MI1, William 1863 MI2, Charles 1840 NY3, Samuel 1792 MA4, Phineas 1760 MA5, Zebadiah 1724 MA6, John 1696 MA7, Jonathan 1669 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JOYCE MARIE HACKER ALFORD
Photo from Hill Funeral Home
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 19 November 2015
Alford (Hacker), Joyce Marie—Died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Oaks, Grand Blanc, MI.
She was the daughter of Frank and Marie (Gruenwald) Hacker and was born in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, March 20, 1932. Joyce was a resident of Atlas, Michigan since 1957.
She is survived by her husband, Spencer and her seven children: Barry (wife Lucia Elden), Carol Cross (Mickey), Bruce (Lisa), Mike ( Roxanne), Wendy Rau (Peru), Mary Hoover (Larry), and Kelly; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Marion Ennis. Preceded in death by brothers Frank, Byron, and Richard Hacker and a sister, Shirley.
Besides being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joyce was active in church and community activities. She was a founding member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Blanc where she sang in and helped organize the choir, before becoming a founding member of St Mark’s Catholic Church in Goodrich where she also helped found and sang in the choir and was the Outreach East Liaison. She was a frequent contributor and performer in band-parent fund raisers at Goodrich Schools, and donated her efforts and to a variety of charitable functions for the schools and community. She was a singer, dancer and artist at heart.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Banc, MI with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30 P.M. Mass will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 7296 Gale Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Father Bob McGraw officiating.
In lieu of flowers or gifts the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family would like to thank The Oaks of Grand Blanc and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care.
Condolences may be left on-line at www.hillfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Spencer Alford, in this compilation.
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JUDSON B. ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Saturday, 6 April 1963
Photo from Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stoneseeker23
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Agnes McGregor Hackett Alford, in this compilation.
On the 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry) of “Judson B. (initial only) Alford” he is age 40, born 10 May 1901 in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH. He is living is Grosse Ile, Wayne Co., MI, and his wife is his contact.
In 1930, Judson B. Alford, age 29, is a greenhouse bookkeeper rooming in Grosse Ile, Wayne Co., MI. He and his parents were born in OH.
In 1910 Judson Alford, age 7 [sic: born 1901], is living in Maumee, Lucas Co., OH, with his parents Fay A. Alford, age 32, second marriage 7 years, and his wife Eunice, age 32 first marriage 7 years, 1 child, 1 living. All were b. in OH.
From The Ontario Vital Statistics Project, Ontario Marriage Registrations:
(Essex Co): Fay Andrews Alford, 25, widower, farmer, [birth place] Ohio, Grand Rapids, s/o J.B. Alford & Mary S. Andrews, married Eunice E. Luce, 25, [birth place] Ohio, Grand Rapids, d/o N.R. Luce & Mary E. Stauffer, 28 May 1902 at Windsor.
In 1900 Judson B. Alford, age 66 born Sept 1833 in OH, is living in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH, with his wife Mary S., age 64 born Sept 1835 in OH. They were married 39 years, and Mary had 3 children, 2 living. Judson’s parents were born in CT and Mary’s in NY.
In 1880 they are in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH: Judson B. Alfred, physician age 46 born OH (parents b. MA); wife Mary 44 b. OH; daughter Myra 17 b. Canada; and son Fay 2 b. OH.
In 1850, Geneva, Ashtabula Co. OH, Judson Alford, age 17 b. OH, is living with his father, Dan C. Alford, age 42 b. CT, Martha Ann 26 b. CT; and 4 siblings, all b. in OH. Two houses away is the family of Josiah Alford, 78 CT, Maria 69 CT, and Eliza M. 40 CT. Josiah is probably the brother of Dan C. Alford’s probable father, Dan Alford.
On 14 Jan 1837, the Connecticut Courant published a death notice for Dan Alford: “Deaths: At his residence in Geneva, Ashtabula county, (Ohio) on the 6th inst., after twenty-nine hours of apparently slight suffering, Mr. Dan Alford, aged 63.” Dan Alford, son of Josiah Alford and Martha Phelps, was born 24 March 1774 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. Josiah Alford married Martha Phelps 11 Dec 1770.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Judson B. 1901 OH1, Fay Andrews 1878 OH2, Judson B. 1833 OH3, Dan C. 1808 CT4, Dan 1774 CT5, Josiah 1727 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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JULIA G. KEIL ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Wednesday, 9 April 1986
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1986) dates of Julia Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Williamston, Ingham Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her husband Theron Jacob Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Jacob Eugene Alford in this compilation.
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JUSTIN PERRY ALVORD
Source unknown
Midland, Midland Co., MI—9 August 1939
INGERSOLL RESIDENT DIED IN PONTIAC
Justin P. Alvord, 85, of Ingersoll township, died Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Bernice Alvord of Pontiac.
Mr. Alvord was a retired farmer who was born August 24, 1854 in Niagara county, NY.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Taylor funeral home in Freeland. Interment will be in the Laporte Cemetery….
He is survived by a son, Lloyd, of Johnston, NY and a daughter, Bernice, of Pontiac; a brother [Edward Marion Alvord] of New York and a sister of California and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Valett Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Bernice Alvord and Lloyd J. Alvord in New York 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), page 624:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Justin Perry 1854 NY1, Valett 1825 NY2, Zelotes 1790 VT3, Phineas 1763 VT4, Phineas 1737 VT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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KAREN JEAN ALFRED
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—Thursday, 17 December 2009
Karen Jean Alfred, 52, of Onekama, died Sunday evening, Dec. 13, 2009, at her home.
A memorial Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Manistee, where the family will receive friends one hour prior. A Celebration of Life will follow the Mass at the Saint Joseph Civic Club.
The family has entrusted the Oak Grove Cremation Center with funeral arrangements.
In another article:
Source unknown—from her Find A Grave memorial
Karen was the daughter of Donald James Superczynski and Elizabeth “Betty” Walkowski. She married Donald Alfred on 3 January 1976, at Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine Catholic Church, in Manistee.
Karen was survived by her husband Donald, children Donald Alfred III and fiancé Stephanie Comstock, Erik and Cindy Scott, Sarah and Justin Holschzu and Brittany Alfred; her mother, brother Donald Superczynski, sister Judy and Rick Lonsbury and brother-in-law Philip Mackin. Her grandchildren include Anna and Clare Scott, Brooklyn McKay, Bailey Holschzu and Cameron Comstock as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, her sister, Susan and her brother, Brian.
Funeral services were held 19 December 2009, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, in Manistee
Oak Grove Cremation Center was in charge of funeral arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karen J. Alfred (SS# issued in MI) was born 18 Sept 1957, last residence not listed.
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KEITH ALAN “SKEETER” ALFORD
Photo from Borek Jennings Funeral Home
ANN ARBOR NEWS
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—Friday, 15 November 2013
Keith Alan (Skeeter) Alford died on November 14, 2013; at age 79.
Keith was born November 22, 1933 to Thora E. (Carlson) and Arthur J. Alford, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in the Iron Mountain and Plymouth areas. Keith graduated from U of M in 1955 and 1961 and was an educator in the Plymouth Community Schools. He served two years in the U.S. Army. Keith married Janet (Morrison) in 1962 and she survives.
In addition, he is survived by his beloved sisters, Marjorie (Donald) Easley and Nancy (Gregory) Boitano; in-laws Kathy Morrison and Richard Morrison; nephews, Steven, Michael, Richard, Kent, and Patrick; nieces, Christy, Debborah, Pamela, Melissa, and Teresa; and their families. Keith was especially fond of all his dogs; especially Lucy.
He was a gentle man with a dry, pithy, sense of humor who loved teasing everyone and always wore a baseball cap. In former years he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, horseshoes, country music, playing poker, and was one of the remaining Dirty Dozen that helped the beginning process of turning Newkirk Camp into the present United Methodist Church campus, in Dexter. He described those years as being the happiest of his life.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday November 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Dexter United Methodist Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Janet Ann Smith Morrison Alford, in this compilation.
His Find A Grave memorial says he was cremated.
His lineage: Keith Alan 1933 MI1, Arthur James 1903 MI2, Fred Henry 1859 England3, Peter 1827 England4.
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LANNIE M. DILLAHUNTY ALFORD
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Thursday, 14 July 1994
Jan. 31, 1912-Dec. 1, 1994
CASSOPOLIS [Cass Co., MI]—Services for Lannie M. Alford, 82, of 18807 Brownsville St., who died Thursday in her home after an illness, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Connelly Funeral Home. Burial will be in Community Chapel Cemetery, Calvin Township. Friends may call one hour before services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alford was a retired domestic worker. She was born Jan. 31, 1912, in Horatio, Ark., and came from Chicago in 1943. On April 24, 1943, in Chicago, she married Gus Alford. He died April 16, 1993.
Surviving are a son, Stanley of Cassopolis; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Calvin Community Chapel Cemetery, Calvin Center, Cass Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, C & Y Zinn-Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lannie Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Cassopolis, Cass Co., MI.
See the obituary of her son Augustus Stanley Alford in this compilation.
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LAWRENCE WAYNE ALVORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—1 September 2012
Alvord, Lawrence Wayne, Flint, Age 89, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at McLaren-Flint. Funeral service will be held 10 am Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint…. Burial in Millington Township Cemetery….
Lawrence was born in Flint on January 20, 1923. Lawrence served in the United States Army during World War II on the Island of Saipan. On October 12, 1946, he married Wanda Czerniec. Lawrence was employed with Buick Motor Division for 32 years. He enjoyed getting in the car and going for drives and attending family gatherings. He also enjoyed bowling and loved watching the Detroit Tigers.
Surviving are wife, Wanda, children, Larry and wife Gloria of Davison, Keith and wife Diane of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Chad and wife Melissa, Amy and husband Mitch Whisler, Tyler, Brad and wife Becky, and Kylee and Kari; great grandchildren, Logan, Riley, Brendan, Nolan, Benjamin, Jacob;
Special thanks, to Marilyn and Charles and wife Catherine Alvord.
He was preceded in death by his parents….
Photo from Millington Cemetery, Millington, Tuscola Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, T &S B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lawrence W. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Wanda J. Czerniec Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Lawrence Wayne 1923 MI1, Clarence Merton 1896 MI2, Zelotes 1861 MI3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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LEAH ELIZABETH “CHICKIE” SAULT ALVORD COOPER
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 24 June 2018
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her son Vernon Charles Barry Alvord in this compilation.
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LEON ALFORD
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—_____ October 2007
Mr. Leon Alford, 57, of Battle Creek, MI, died Friday, October 26, 2007 at his home in Battle Creek, MI. He was born June 08, 1950 in Cleveland, OH the son of Nathaniel Alford and Margaret Ozell (Adams) Alford.
Leon was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. After high school he served in U.S. Army from 1971 to 1982, receiving 2 Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. He received his Bachelor Degree from the University of Maryland and in 1984 he received his Juris Doctor degree from the West Los Angeles School of Law. After returning to Battle Creek he was employed at the Battle Creek Veteran Medical Center.
Leon is survived by Mother: Margaret (Charles W.) Cribbs of Battle Creek, MI; Son: Doran Alford of Mt. Clemens, MI; Daughter: Tiffani Alford of Mt. Clemens, MI; Brother: Eric Chapman of Battle Creek, MI; Sisters: Barbara Chapman of Battle Creek, MI and Zenelda Alford of Cleveland, OH; Stepsisters: Yvonne Hoyt-Cribbs and Charlene J. Cribbs of Battle Creek, MI; Grandmother: Nannie G. Adams of Battle Creek, MI; Grandchildren: Dae’quan, Quintez, Joe’vonn and Destiny; Nieces: Trashon, Teyuna, Erica and Stacy; and Former Wife: Grenda Riley of Mt. Clemens, MI.
He was preceded in death by his Father: Nathaniel Alford (1972); Daughter: Tamika Alford (2004); and his Brother: Leo Alford (1998).
Memorial services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Malcomb Crawford of Emmanuel Covenant Church International officiating.
Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
Memorial tributes may be made to Charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145.
Photo from Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon W
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leon Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.
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LEON Z. ALVORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Saturday, 26 March 1960
Alvord, Leon Z., March 23, of 170 E. Grand Blvd. Dear Father of Clyd Alvord of Milwaukee, Wis.
Service 10 o’clock, Saturday morning at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 4251 Cass Ave.
Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Mich.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James Alvord and Emma Catherine Bellinger Alvord Vandenberg, in this compilation.
In 2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Leon has no gravestone, but he is buried next to his father.
Wedding:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 12 June 1916
Divorce:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Tuesday, 4 April 1922
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 22 April 1922
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Friday, 11 August 1922
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Leon Z. 1883 MI1, James 1847 NY2, Zelotes 1821 NY3, Zelotes 1790 VT4, Phineas 1763 VT5, Phineas 1737 VT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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LESLIE JOHN ALFORD
ENQUIRER AND NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Monday, 11 August 1975
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan J
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leslie Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 15 May 1896 and died _____ Aug 1975, last residence Potterville, Eaton Co., MI.
We included the obituaries of his sister Maude Clara Alford McClanahan in Florida Obituaries; and of his half-brother Emory Hunter Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
Leslie is the son of Thomas W. Alford and his second wife Emma S. Leedy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Leslie John 1896 MO1, Thomas W. 1845 MO2, William George 18?? KY3, William 1791 KY4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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LI-ANN ALVORD
[She died in Pennsylvania, but we are including her obituary here because Michigan was her home.]
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Thursday, 18 July 1974
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Ellinda
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LILLIAN C. CESSNA ALFORD
THE VOICE
New Baltimore, Macon Co., MI—Thursday, 14 January 2021
Lillian C. Alford, age 95 of New Baltimore “went to her reward” of natural causes Jan. 13, 2021.
She was an avid reader, friendly, outgoing, and loved her friends and family. She was a co-owner, with her husband of a Dairy Queen in Roseville from1967-1984.
Loving Mother of Susan Accivatti (Thomas), Ellen Alford (Gary Graham), Lillian L. Alford (Don Petre); fun-loving Nana of Cara (Ron) Hudson, Lauren Petre, Rachael Petre (Andrew Corbin), Andrew Petre, and Matthew Accivatti (Kelly). Dear Gigi to Kennah, Addison, Jackson and Colton.
Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Harry F. Alford, grandson Edward Accivatti, and her four Cessna sisters. She will also be missed by her numerous nieces and nephews. Bye for now.
Arrangements made by Gendernalik Funeral Home. gendernalikfh.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Harry Fred Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LOIS M. BARTLETT ALFORD
HERALD TIMES
Gaylord, Otsego Co., MI—Thursday, 4 January 2001
Lois M. Alford—Mrs. Alford was born in Muncie, Indiana on Dec. 14, 1918 and moved to Gaylord in 1975 from Dearborn Heights.
She was a member of the Chrysanthemum Chapter No. 114 Order of the Eastern Star in Gaylord. On March 23, 1938 in Detroit, she married J. Edward “Ted” Alford, who survives. The couple was married 62 years.
Also surviving are a son: Edward M. “Ted” (Patsy) Alford of Dixon Lake; three grandchildren: Deborah Ann (Chris) Carey of Negaunee, Scott Edward (Sue) Alford of Hutchinson, MN, Lt. Reginald Kai (Kathryn) Mason of Yokosuka, Japan; three great grandchildren: Brandon, Amanda and Evan, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford will be interred in Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Lois M. Alford (SS# issued in MI) and say she died 28 Dec 2000, last residence Gaylord, Otsego Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Edward “Ted” Alford, includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Edward M. “Ted” Alford in this compilation.
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LOUISA J. MIZNER ALVORD
MEDINA COUNTY GAZETTE
Medina, Medina Co., OH—17 December 1915
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor majiqlady
AAFA NOTES: From MI Deaths: Louisa J. Mizner, widowed age 74, born 15 March 1847 in NY, daughter of Jonathan Mizner and Ruth Ann Whitney, died 6 Dec 1915 in North Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.
Louisa was probably born about 1833 or 1834. Her age at death is 82, and she is age 16, born NY, on the 1850 census in Plainfield, Kent Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Andrew Jackson 1825/1826 NY1, David 1788 CT2, Alexander 1767 CT3, Obed 1744 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LUCILE H. WELLS ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—17 December 2014
GRAND LEDGE [Eaton Co.]—Lucile H. Alford, age 82, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away surrounded by her family on December 15, 2014.
Lucile was born on January 27, 1932 to Nathan Sr. and Helen (Hayes) Wells. Lucile retired from General Motors after 40 years of service.
Surviving are her daughters, Beverly Pitchford, and Bonnie (Newt) Rowe; grandchildren, Jeremy Pitchford, Michelle (Steve) Mercer, Brandy Buskirk, and Kayla Pitchford; great-grandchildren, Craig Pitchford, Mason and Shelby Mercer, Lexie and Chloe Buskirk; sister, Bertha (Ron) Smith; three brothers, Franklin (Elaine) Wells, Harry Wells, and Milo Wells.
Lucile was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gerald on February 7, 2014; son Robert; parents; two sisters, Barbara Shaw, and Dorothy Schieberl; two brothers, Charles Wells, and Nathan “Junior” Wells, Jr.
Visitation is from 2-4, 6-8 P.M. Thursday with services 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 19, in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing.
Interment Deepdale Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made to the Great Lakes Hospice in memory of Lucile. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Gerald E. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LULU ALFORD PLATT
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—Tuesday, 14 November 1905
Mrs. Lulu Alford Platt died at 11:05 o’clock this morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Alford, 133 Ottawa street, after an illness of two weeks.
She returned to Muskegon from Grand Rapids, in company with her father, October 26. She was then in poor health, and owing to great nervous strain under which she had be suffering was apparently on the verge of nervous prostration. She was taken ill shortly afterward and was attended for several days by Dr. P.A. Quick.
She seemed then to be recovering and Dr. Quick was not called again until yesterday. He called again this morning and found Mrs. Platt’s condition then so critical that he asked Dr. F.W. Garber in consultation, but nothing could then be done for the relief of the patient.
Mrs. Platt was born in Muskegon October 1, 1885, and had lived here all her life until June, 1904, when she went to Grand Rapids, where she was employed in the card and index department of the Fred Macey company. She had attended the public schools of this city, leaving school after finishing the eighth grade four years ago.
At Grand Rapids she was married March 29, 1905, to Henry Platt, who proved to be unworthy of her, and because of his bad conduct and his neglect of her Mrs. Platt suffered extremely before returning to Muskegon.
There seems to be little doubt that it was because of her husband’s ill treatment and neglect that Mrs. Platt’s health became so shattered she was unable to recover from the illness that attacked her shortly after her return to Muskegon.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Frank B. Alford, in this compilation
On the 1900 census in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Lulu, age 14 born Oct 1885 in MI, is living with her parents Frank B. Alford, age 43 born May 1857 in England, and Lucy Alford.
Her lineage: Lulu 1885 MI1, Frank B. 1857 England2, George 1829 England3.
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MACIE BEATRICE LAVERE COWAN ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Friday, 20 February 1942
Mrs. Macie B. Alvord, 48, wife of William R. Alvord and resident of Port Huron 31 years, died unexpectedly today in her home, 3131 Forrest street.
Mrs. Alvord was born July 4, 1893, in North Street [St. Clair Co., MI].
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Ronald and Dwain Alvord; two brothers, Mark and Albert Morden, and two granddaughters, Sharon and Gail Alvord, all of Port Huron.
The remains are in the Arthur Smith funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
In another article:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 22 February 1942
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Arthur E. Smith funeral home for Mrs. Macie B. Alvord, 48. wife of William R. Alvord and resident of Port Huron 31 years, who died unexpectedly Friday in her home, 3131 Forest street.
Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery.
Mrs. Alvord is survived by her husband; two sons, Ronald and Dwain Alvord; a brother, George LaVere; two granddaughters, Sharon and Gail Alvord, all of Port Huron, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Port Huron, and Mrs. William Chamberlain, Octonagon, Mich.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Lindsay, MSgt, USMC, Retired
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Richard Alvord; and sons Dwain Alvord, Ronald R. Alvord, and Vernon Alvord in this compilation.
From Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801–1928, 1933–1934 (Ancestry): James Cowan, age 40, married Macie Beatrice LaVere in Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, on 13 Feb 1911. Both were residents of North Street, MI. James was the son of John Cowan and Elizabeth McNaughton. Macie was the daughter of Theopholis LaVere and Emily Robbins.
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MALCOLM ALFORD
Brother of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ October 2017
Malcolm Hershel Alford, 86, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at Rockwell Memory Care in Fenton, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Cooper Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery….
Born in Horry County, March 16, 1931, he was the son of the late William Gordon Alford and Reba Willoughby Alford.
Survivors include his daughter, Vicki (Dennis) Jarvi of Holly, MI; grandchildren, Jennifer Bair-Boger (Jerry) and Jeffrey Jarvi; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Brenna, Brady, and Danielle; sisters, Bernice Alford Summerlin and Juanice Alford Terry; nephews and nieces, Jack (Darlene) Alford, John (Robin) Alford, Joe (Sandy) Summerlin, Donna (Jeff) Everett, Janet (Chuck) Windham, Tina Summerlin, Stanley (Donia) Terry, Melissa (Roger) Stalbard, and Duane (Sidney) Terry; cousin, Lonzo Israel & son, Carl Israel.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Everhardt and Grace Herring; and a brother, Carlie Alford.
In another article:
TRI-COUNTY TIMES
Fenton, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 5 October 2017
Malcolm Alford - age 86, died October 2, 2017. Services entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, William Gordon Alford and Reba Willoughby Alford; siblings Bernice Alford Summerlin, Grace Alford Herring, and John Carlie Alford; and half-sister Mary Jeannette Alford Kirton Cannon in South Carolina Obituaries; and of his sister Gladys Alford Everhardt in Georgia Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.
His lineage: Malcolm Hershel 1931 SC1, William Gordon 1899 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1819 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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MARGARET ISABELLE “BELLE” ALVORD KRENKE
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Thursday, 13 August 1992
Photo from Kinney Cemetery, Wadhams, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, NkNMOORE
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1992) dates of Margaret A. Krenke (SS# issued in NC), last residence Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her parents William Alvord and Permelia Pifer Alvord; and brothers Joseph V. Alvord and William Richard Alvord in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Isabelle Alvord, age 18, daughter of Wm. Alvord and Permillea Pifer, married Albert H. , age 26, son of Emil Krenke and Christena Schuck, on 7 May 1921 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Margaret Isabelle 1903 MI1, William 1863 MI2, Charles 1840 NY3, Samuel 1792 MA4, Phineas 1760 MA5, Zebadiah 1724 MA6, John 1696 MA7, Jonathan 1669 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MARIA L. ALFORD DUDDLESON
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Sunday, 19 July 1908
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Sylvia Brown Alford; and brother Benjamin H. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Maria L. 1823 MI1, John Mallory 1798 NY2, George 1764 CT VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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MARILYN FRANCES WILSON ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Friday, 15 January 1960
Marilyn Alford, 34, of 1616 Shubel ave., died Friday at a local hospital.
She had been a resident of Lansing for the past two years, coming here from Holt.
Surviving are the husband. Curtis; and three daughters, Coral, Laurie and Jill, all at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Palmer-Bush funeral home.
In another article:
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Saturday, 16 January 1960
ALFORD. MRS. MARILYN F.
1618 Shubel
Funeral service for Mrs. Alford, age .34, who died Friday, Jan. 15, 1960, at a local hospital, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1960, at the Palmer-Bush funeral home. Rev. Donald C. Flowers of Mt. Hope Presbyterian church officiating.
Interment will be in Deepdale cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herbert Danes, Samuel Adcock, Ernest Smith, Donald Randalph., Daryl Dymond and Lane Jessop.
Photo from Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Curtis Allan Alford, in this compilation.
From World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948 (Ancestry): Marilyn Frances Wilson, born 29 Oct 1925, was admitted to the Nursing Corps on 1 Oct 1944. She attended nursing school at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, WV.
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MARJORIE STRAUDER ALFORD
ELKHART TRUTH
Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN—18 March 2003
BERRIEN CENTER [Berrien Co.], Mich.—Marjorie Alford, 91, of 6418 Deans Hill Road, formerly of Cassopolis, Mich., died at Lakeland Specialty Hospital in Berrien Center at 12:50 a.m. March 9 after an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 10, 1912, in Jackson, Miss., to Ernest and Minnette (Day) Strauder Sr. She married Alex Alford on Nov. 16, 1940, in Chicago, Ill. He died in 1981.
Surviving are one daughter, Joretha Boykins of Kalamazoo, Mich.; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Strauder Jr.
Friends may call one hour prior to Saturday’s 11 a.m. services at Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis. Jonette Smith and Anthony Boykins, Mrs. Alford’s grandchildren, will officiate. Burial will be at Community Chapel Cemetery in Calvin Township.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker. She moved from Chicago to Cassopolis in 1941. She was a member of Chain Lake Missionary Baptist Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Berrien Center, Berrien Co., MI.
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MARK RONALD ALFORD, JR.
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—Sunday, 7 June 2020
October 29, 1977 - June 1, 2020
Mark Ronald Alford Jr., 42, of Traverse City was taken too soon from us following a sudden heart attack on June 1, 2020.
He was born in Traverse City, Oct. 29, 1977.
Mark is missed by those who knew and loved him for his generous spirit. Mark loved life and it showed. As a child scurrying around Cherry Festival activities selling pop and water to tourists, he was always on the move, hustling for the next big thing. He was quick-witted and intelligent. His dry sense of humor was not lost on anyone he met, and he gave as good as he got, just ask his family.
Mark cared deeply for others. One of his proudest moments was when he received his five-gallon blood donation certificate. His generosity in life was surely only outdone by the gifts he provided upon his death as an organ donor. While Mark is no longer with us, it is our hope these gifts bring life to others as that is what he would have wanted.
For Mark, the highlights over the years were when family was together. Mark always wanted to be there, whether it was a holiday, a dinner or the annual family reunion (we can all take solace knowing that nobody will have to face him in spoons again--so the rest of us will have a better chance).
Mark is a member of Mensa International, and he always liked to remind his younger brother of this, much to his chagrin. While often he might have preferred to sit down in front of an absurdly difficult puzzle, or dive into one of his favorite authors Stephen King, he would always try and make time for family, especially his kids whom he loved more than anything.
He has officially been welcomed into heaven by his late grandparents whom he loved dearly. They are now able to get in that game of cards he would often yearn for in days past to help ease his sadness over their passing.
Mark leaves behind his parents, Mark Sr. and Kathleen (Forciea) Alford; his children, Brittany Kass, Mark Alford III and Matthew Alford; brother, Matthew (Jennifer) Alford; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Mark was predeceased by his beloved grandparents, John & Agatha Forciea and Ronald & Alberta Alford.
A service honoring and celebrating Mark’s life will be held Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. Following the service Mark will be laid to rest in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, Traverse City….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Ronald Perry Alford and Alberta Jean “Berta” Ruddy Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Mark Ronald 1977 MI1, Mark Ronald ???? ??2, Ronald Perry 1921 IN3, James Perry 1879 OH4, William Fielding 1847 OH5, Robert Perry 1815 PA6, Fielding 1787 VA7.
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MARTHA ALFORD SIDERS
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Sunday, 13 February 2005
Martha A. Siders—Age 92, of Canton, died February 11, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harold Alford and the late Roy Siders. Loving aunt of Mary Ann (James) Stager. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Road, Canton, Monday 10:30 a.m....Visitation at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth, Sunday 3-9 p.m....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha A. Siders (SS# issued in MI) was born 22 Feb 1912, last residence Canton, Wayne Co., MI. Her last benefit was sent to Eatonton, Putnam Co., MI.
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HELEN CAROLINE ALFORD SLACK GUNN
Photo from James Gunn’s Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Monday, 15 December 1924
FIVE ASPHYXIATED HERE; ONE DEAD
LEAKING MAIN BRINGS DEATH TO MRS. GUNN
One person is dead from asphyxiation and four others lie violently ill from the effect of illuminating gas which escaped from a broken main in front of the residence of Dr. C. Glenn Gunn: 2331 South Rose Street, Sunday evening.
The Dead: Mrs. Helen C. Gunn 77, mother of Dr. Gunn.
Seriously Ill: Dr. C. Glenn Gunn, chiropractor, believed out of danger. Romig Glenn Gunn, 12, son, recovering. Mrs. J.I. De France, 201 Prairie Avenue, nurse, said to be out of danger.
All of the sick are confined to beds at the home of Dr. Gunn and are under the care of physicians.
Mrs. Helen Gunn, the mother, died at 1:20, Monday morning, 10 hours after evidence of escaping gas had first been discovered. That other members of the Gunn family were not killed is considered a miracle. The nurse, the most seriously ill, was overcome three different times while Dr. Gunn and his wife swooned from the fumes.
RISK THEIR LIVES
The asphyxiation Sunday evening constitutes one of the most peculiar cases of the kind on record in Kalamazoo. With the development of the tragedy there stands out foremost the heroic efforts of Mrs. De France, nurse to Mrs. Helen Gunn, and Dr. Gunn, who strived valiantly to summon aid and to check the gas fumes, risking their own lives that those in their charge might be saved.
Dr. and Mrs. Gunn and their son had motored to Hastings Sunday to visit Mrs. Gunn’s sister, who was critically ill. Mrs. Helen Gunn, who had been ill at the home of her son, was greatly improved and was left under the care of the nurse.
DISCERNS FAINT ODOR
The first evidence of escaping gas was discovered by the nurse when callers came to the Gunn home about 3:00. A very faint odor was then discerned and the nurse inspected the kitchen stove to ascertain if the jets were closed. She attributed the odor to the stove.
The nurse then sat down to read, as the callers were visiting with Mrs. Gunn in an upstairs room. It was while reading that the nurse suffered her first fainting spell. She roused later, but could not tell what was the cause of her weakness. She told her story to a Gazette reporter Monday noon, although still in a very weakened condition.
“I couldn’t discern any particular odor, but I knew something was wrong,” she said. “I went to the room of my patient and found that she was not in such good condition as earlier in the afternoon. Other callers came later in the afternoon, but was said as to an odor in the house.”
FINDS PATIENT FAILING
“At about 5:00 I became very ill. I managed to get to the room of Mrs. Gunn and noticed that her pulse was very weak-that she was failing rapidly. I forced myself to keep up under a terrible sickness which seemed to weaken every part of my body. Working my way downstairs I called my family physician and told him that I was ill and he attributed it to something I had eaten. I thought that my symptoms were that of illuminating gas poisoning. But after talking with the doctor, and receiving his instructions, I thought I would soon be better.”
“About that time I decided to open the furnace draft, thinking that gas might have accumulated in the heater. I left the draft open for about 10 minutes, meanwhile examining my patient. I found her rapidly failing and I then decided to call Dr. Gunn home from Hastings. I was at the phone when the doctor came in the door. I managed to gasp out to him that something was terribly wrong, but that I could not tell what it was. That was the last I remembered for a long time.”
Dr. Gunn and his wife, after reviewing the situation, went immediately to his mother’s room, where they found Gunn suffering from the effects of the gas and sinking rapidly. Dr. D.J. Scholten was called and rendered aid to Mrs. Gunn and the nurse. Efforts to save the life of the mother were futile.
SEARCHES FOR GAS LEAK.
In the meantime, Dr. Gunn began a search for the gas leak and inspected the house from cellar to attic. As he proceeded from room to room he became saturated with the fumes and, without realizing the fact, became weaker and weaker. Mrs. Gunn engaged in helping the doctor and in caring for the aged mother and the nurse, experienced the same difficulty and was soon forced to give up. She was put to bed and became violently ill. Romig, the son, had retired earlier in the evening, not realizing the seriousness of the situation. He was taken critically ill and placed under the care of a physician.
In the course of two or three hours investigation the source of the escaping gas was found and the gas company was notified. Workmen were engaged repairing the break during the greater part of the morning. Although the crack in the main was found outside the house the gas had followed the pipe through the foundation and into the basement.
DR. GUNN COLLAPSES.
After hours of physical effort during which time he had been called to stand at the bedside of his dying mother and had besides been burdened with the responsibility of saving his family from asphyxiation, Dr. Gunn collapsed. Weakened physically by the gas fumes and by his frantic attempt to locate the source of the fumes, and torn mentally by the tragedy which had stalked into his home he was forced to yield to exhaustion.
Irwin Gunn, of Hopkinsburg, a brother of Dr. Gunn, had been notified of the serious illness of his mother late Sunday night and arrived at the Gunn home here at 12:30 just before the aged woman died. Dr. J.W. Gunn, Watervliet, another brother arrived in Kalamazoo early Monday morning. They took charge of the household.
Mrs. DeFrance, the nurse, would not leave her patient with whom she had been given charge. Realizing that her own life was in peril, she worked desperately to summon aid and also to render care and attention to Mrs. Gunn. “It is the Golden Rule of our profession never to desert a patient,” Mrs DeFrance stated.
Mrs. Helen Gunn, the deceased, was born in Oshtemo and had made her home during most of her life at Watervliet. She had been with her son Dr. Gunn during a recent illness but was rapidly on her way to recovery.
WILL HOLD INQUEST.
Dr. R.G. Cook, coroner, stated Monday that an inquest into the death would be conducted. He did not announce the date of the hearing nor the jury.
The gas which came from the outdoor main had seeped into the Gunn house through every crevice and crack and through a masonry until every room was saturated.
Dr. Gunn and his family moved into their new home at 2334 South Rose Street one month ago. They formerly resided at 724 John Street.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart; and her siblings Abigail Hannah Alford Lewis, Eliza Jane Alford Musselman, and William Henry Harrison Alford; and grandson George Washington Alford in this compilation.
Helen married (1) John S. Slack, 1831–1875, on 28 Feb 1864 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. After John’s death, Helen married (2) Christopher Conrad Gunn on 15 Aug 1877 in Kalamazoo Co.
Her lineage: Helen Caroline 1847 MI1, William 1799 MA2.
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MARTHA ANN MCCULLOUGH ALFORD STEWART
Photo from James Gunn’s Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—30 April 1909
Mrs. Martha Alford Stewart died April 19th at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C.C. Gunn, of Mattawan, aged 93 years and three days. Mrs. Stewart was born in Ireland, April 16, 1816, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McCullough. She came to Canada with her parents in 1828. Two years later she was married to William Alford an American soldier and in 1838 with her husband she came west, locating in Alamo where they underwent all the hardships of pioneer life. To them were born fourteen children, seven of whom reached their majority. In 1849 her husband died and three years later she was married to John W. Stewart, a man of strong religious character and well known throughout Kalamazoo county whom she survived twenty-one years.
A daughter living only a few months blessed this union. Mrs. Stewart lived on the farm which was bought from the government until 1860 when she sold it and bought a farm in Oshtemo. She was the last of the old pioneers of Alamo. She began to lose her eyesight as well as her hearing three years ago. And as she had not been able to walk without aid for eight years life was only enjoyed by knowing that she was with her loved ones and tenderly cared for. Her mind was clear and she could repeat many poems, some of which she learned in childhood days.
She is survived by four children, Mrs. Abbie Lewis, Fife Lake, Mich.; Mrs. Anna Phillips and William Alford of Texas [Kalamazoo Co.], and Mrs. C.C. Gunn of Mattawan.
The funeral services were held at West Oshtemo church and were conducted by Rev. I Bates of Paw Paw and Rev Henry Boynton of Oshtemo. The pallbearers were six of her grandchildren, William Lewis of Oshtemo; William Gunn of Watervliet; George Gunn of Oshtemo; Wallace Lewis of Grand Rapids; Clyde Alford of Texas [Kalamazoo Co.], and Irwin Gunn of Mattawan. The interment was in the Northeast Alamo cemetery, beside the husband of her youth and close to all of her children with the exception of one, George Alford, who has slept in a soldier’s grave in the sunny southland for more than 40 years.
Mrs. Stewart is survived by ninety-six descendants, four children, twenty-two grandchildren, fifty-eight great grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren, making five generations.
There were several beautiful floral offerings. The music was by Miss Elsie Abbott, Mrs. Ella Wright and Messrs. Van Auken and Anson.
In another article, source unknown:
Martha Alford Stewart was born in Tallenanus, Monahan county, Providence of Ulster, Ireland, April 16, 1816 and died April 19, 1909, aged 93 years and 3 days. Deceased had become nearly blind and was very deaf but otherwise retained her faculties to a remarkable degree. Only the evening before she was taken ill she entertained her great-grandson who was spending his vacation at his grandparents with stories of her voyage across the Atlantic in 1828.
When scarcely 14 years of age she was united in marriage to William Alford, a soldier of the war of 1812, and a member of a New York regiment. To them were born fourteen children. In 1838 they came to Michigan and settled in Alamo, where they endured all the privations of pioneer life.
In 1849 her husband died and three years later she was married to John W. Stewart, a man well known to older residents here, and to them was born one child which only lived a few months.
Deceased is survived by one son and three daughters, William Alford, Mrs. Abbie Lewis, Mrs. Annie Phillips, and Mrs. Helen Gunn; 22 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, a total of 96 living descendants.
Deceased had always lived a strenuous life until about eight years ago and enforced idleness grew monotonous, but being fond of reading, she spent her time in that way until her sight failed; then she lived in the past. Her greatest pleasure was in knowing she was with her children and a hope of soon meeting with loved ones on the other side....
In another article:
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—4 May 1909
Standing: Sarah Anna Alford Green (Martha’s daughter), Sarah’s daughter Marion Cordelia Green Munson. Seated: Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart, Marion’s daughter Anna Mae Munson Lee, with her daughter Marian Cora Lee.
DEATH BREAKS FIVE GENERATIONS
At the time of her death, April 19, Mrs. Martha Alford Stewart was one of the oldest pioneers of Kalamazoo county. She was 93 years when she passed away and had lived in Alamo, her old home, for many years. Through she had been failing in health, her mind even at the time of her death was very clear and nothing delighted her more than to recite some of the poems she had learned in childhood.
She was born in Ireland and came to America when she was eight years old. She had lived the greater part of her life in the west. Ninety-six descendants survive her, among which are four children, Mrs. Abbie Lewis, Fife Lake, Mich.; Mrs. Anna Phillips and William Alford of Texas [Kalamazoo Co.], and Mrs. C.C. Gunn of Mattawan, twenty grandchildren, fifty-eight great grand children, and twelve great great grand grandchildren.
Five generations are shown in the picture, Mrs. Stewart being one.
Photo from Green Bower Cemetery, Alamo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Traci Hurlbut
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Abigail Hannah Alford Lewis, Eliza Jane Alford Musselman, and William Henry Harrison Alford; and grandson George Washington Alford in this compilation.
From Portrait and Biographical Record of Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren Counties, Michigan (Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1892), pp. 838, 841, in biographical sketch of Conrad Christopher Gunn, second husband of William and Martha’s daughter Helen Caroline Alford:
Her grandfather participated in the Revolutionary War. A fife that was played by him in the battle of Yorktown and at the surrender of Cornwallis, and afterward by his son William Alford, in the War of 1812, is in the possession of the family. The father of Mrs. Gunn was married at the age of twenty-nine years, in Canada, having moved there soon after the War of 1812. He lived in Guelph, Ontario, but at the time of the Rebellion in Canada, not wishing to fight for or against his own country, sold his property and came to Michigan, taking up land in Alamo Township, in 1837, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1849. His good wife is still living and makes her home with her son in Texas Township. She bore her husband fourteen children and was again married in 1852 and became the mother of one child.
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MARTHA LOU ALFORD RUDONI
[She died in a hospital in Illinois, but we are including her obituary here because she lived in Michigan.]
THE HERALD-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Wednesday, 18 June 1975
NILES—Mrs. Martha L. Rudon [sic: Rudoni], 33, of 1044 Almaugus drive, Niles, died Monday morning at Billings hospital, Chicago, after an illness of 6 months.
She was born in Buchanan, June 7, 1942.
Her husband, Steve J., whom she married June 16, 1962, survives. Also surviving are two daughters and a son, Dana Marie, Christi Ann, Steve J., Jr., all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Alford, Niles; a brother, William Alford, Jr., Niles; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alford, Mishawaka, Ind.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic church, Niles, of which she was a member, on Thursday, 10 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery, Buchanan. Memorials may be made to Pawating hospital building fund.
A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., at Pifer chapel, Swem-Smith funeral home, where friends may call Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Photo from Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Roger D. Rook
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1975) dates of Martha Rudoni (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, William F. Alford Sr. and Betty Lou Schau Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother William F. Alford Jr. in Indiana Obituaries.
Her last name is spelled incorrectly in the obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Martha Lou 1942 MI1, William F. 1923 TN2, Charles 1902 TN3, James William 1873 TN4, James William 1824 TN5, William 1780 VA6.
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MARTHA PEARL OSOSKE ALFORD
BAY CITY TIMES
Bay City, Bay Co., MI—Thursday, 19 June 1919
Mrs. Forest Alford of Detroit, formerly Miss Martha Ososke, of this city, died June 12.
She is survived by her husband, two children, father, Frank Ososke; two brothers, Joseph and Frank, Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Troyner and Mrs. Bert Gilley, all of Detroit.
Photos from Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donald Claeys
AAFA NOTES: Her family spells their last name Ososke and Ososki. The gravestone of her father says Frank Osowski [Find A Grave].
From MI Marriages: Forrest Alford, age 25 of Detroit, MI, machinist, married Martha Ososke, 21, on 5 Sept 1914 in Detroit, MI. Forrest’s father is Thomas. Forrest’s mother’s maiden name is Holden. Martha’s father is Joseph, but her mother’s maiden name is not listed.
On Forrest James Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 27, a machinist at Dodge Bros., living in Detroit. He was born 13 August 1889. He is the sole support of a wife and one child. He was “under doctor’s care for stomach trouble.”
In 1900, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Forest Alford, age 11 b. Aug 1889 in MI, is living with his parents, Thomas Alford, age 41 B. Sept 1858 in Canada, and Mary, 42 b. March 1858 in Canada.
Her husband’s lineage: Forrest James 1889 MI1, Thomas 1858 Canada2.
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MARY A. ALFORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—9 January 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Mary A. Alford, a beauty salon owner, died of complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer’s disease Saturday, Jan. 6, 1996, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was 80.
Mrs. Alford was a 1934 graduate of Detroit’s Northwestern High School. She also attended Fleming Beauty School, earning a license in cosmetology.
Mrs. Alford owned Campbell’s Beauty Shop in Detroit for 15 years.
She was a longtime member of St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Alford loved to travel. She and her husband, Bob, toured throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
Surviving are her husband, Bob; a son, Kirk; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church, 6000 Stanford, Detroit. Burial will be at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 13 Apr 1915 and died 3 Jan 1996 [different than obituary], last residence Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY ALICE JEWELL ALFORD
THE HERALD-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—4 March 2000
STEVENSVILLE [Berrien Co.]—Mary Alice (Jewell) Alford, 69, of Stevensville, passed away March 3, 2000, at the Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center. As per her request, her body has been cremated.
She was born Dec. 22, 1930, in Benton Harbor. She was a bookkeeper and returned to our area recently from a 30-year stay in Hammond, Ind.
She is survived by two sisters—Lois (Floyd) Weber of Benton Harbor, and Ellie (Scott) Long of St. Joseph; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Alford, in 1995; by three sisters—Virginia Jewell, Chummy Tschirhart and Esther Ginther; and by a brother, Clifford Jewell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Stevensville, Berrien Co., MI. Her last benefit was sent to Hammond, Lake Co., IN.
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MARY FRANCES BOONE ALFORD
“Wm Alford and Frances Boone”
Photo from msolsen4’s Cunningham-Romines-Boone-McCormick family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Tuesday, 23 April 1996
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Alford, Frances, Age 86. Beloved wife of the late William. Dearest mother of William (Sharyn). Dear grandmother of Kristin Hammar, Susan Alford and Cathleen Alford. Brother-in-law [sic] of Alpha B. Cunningham.
Friends may call on Tuesday 3:30-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores…. Heritage Presbyterian Church, 23415 Jefferson (S. of 9 Mile), St. Clair Shores.
Photo from Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon Olsen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that M.F. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 16 May 1909 and died 21 Apr 1996, last residence Eastpointe, Macomb Co., MI.
See the obituary of her son William W. “Doc” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband’s father, James William Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From MI Marriages: Mary F. Boone, age 20 born TN, daughter of Fred Boone and Maude McCormick, married William W. Alford, age 26 born AR, son of James W. Alford and Della Andrews, on 8 Jan 1930 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
From Arkansas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): William Warren Alford was born 6 July 1903 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, son of James William and Idella Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) and Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
Her husband’s lineage: William Warren 1903 AR1, James William 1853 GA2, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA3, Peyton 1788 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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MARY LOU ALFORD WOLF SUMPTER
Photo from her son, Walt Wolf
[Although she died in Missouri, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Michigan.]
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—5 November 2003
SULLIVAN [Franklin Co.], MO—Mary Lou Sumpter, a resident of Sullivan since June, died on November 1, 2003. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 7, at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall, & Gren Funeral Home.
Mary Lou was born on July 25, 1945, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Verval and Estella Bunce Alford. She married Donald Sumpter on October 14, 1983.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Walt and Ruth Wold [sic: Wolf] of Plainwell [Allegan Co., MI] and Damon and Paula Sumpter of Sullivan; daughter, Dawn and Richard Ueck of Plainwell; brothers, Bob and Pauline Alford of Michigan, Darwin and Tina Alford of Union City, and Theodore and Cherry Alford of North Carolina; sister, Marilyn Phillips of Paw Paw; mother-in-law, Estelle Sumpter of Bourbon, Missouri; five grandchildren; and siblings-in-law, John and Mary Sumpter, Richard and Rosa Sumpter, all of Sullivan, David Sumpter of Bourbon, Larry and Elizabeth Kline of Bourbon, Alva and Betty Enloe of Sullivan.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Sumpter (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her brother Darwin Lee “Dar” Alford; and sister-in-law Pauline Florence Jacobs Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Theodore Allen Alford Sr. in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her lineage: Mary Lou 1945 MI1, Verval D. 1908 MI2, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI3, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI4, William 1799 MA5.
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MARY LOUISA SLAWSON ALVORD GIFFEN
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Tuesday, 15 February 1938
Photoss from Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KathyFournierJillson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Clinton Seth Alvord 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. 501:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Seth Merrill 1863 NY1, Seth Williston 1819 NY2, Seth 1787 CT3, Seth 1754 CT4, Seth 1714 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MAYME HAGERMAN JOHNSON ALFORD
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI—Monday, 4 December 1961
Mrs. Mayme Johnson Alford, 64, of 849 Becker street, Hammond, Ind., died at 4 a.m. today in Hammond.
She formerly resided in St. Joseph and was graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1916. She was born Nov. 1, 1897, in Florence, Ky. Her husband, Howard, died in April of 1959.
Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, Jack Alford of Hammond, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Corinne Kesner of Lebanon, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. C.M. Rhodes, and Miss Neva Johnson both of Benton Harbor, Mrs. Lena Scott of Coloma, and Mrs. E.H. Jennings of Monticello, Ind.; two brothers, W.F. Johnson of St. Joseph, and Mark Johnson of Benton Harbor; three grand children; and her mother, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Benton Harbor.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Kerlikowske, Starks and Beally funeral home. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery, here. Further funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Photo from Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KathyFournierJillson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her husband, Howard Edward Alford; and her children Corinne Lou Alford Kesner and Jack Howard Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From Norris Lynn Alford’s Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford: Howard Edward Alford “married Mayme Hagerman Johnson 4 Dec 1919, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was the daughter of Claude Payne Johnson and Anna Montgomery. Mayme Hagerman Johnson was born 1 Nov 1897, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.”
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MCLANCTON W. ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Friday, 22 August 1873
Dr. M.W. Alford, a well known physician of Galesburg [Kalamazoo Co.], died in that place last Saturday afternoon [August 16].
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Hiram Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
In 1870 M.W. Alfred, physician age 60 born PA, is living in Comstock, Kalamazoo Co., MI, with female H.W. Alfred, 43 NY, and Minnie Wilcox 17 OH, and Helen Wilcox 7 IN.
In 1860 M.W. Alfred, physician age 48 born VT, is living in Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI, with Harriet N. 34 NY, Florence 9 OH, and Georgia 3 MI; and Hellen J. Fairchild 17 NY.
In 1850 Melanethon Alfred, physician age 39 born VT, is living in Huntington, Lorain Co., OH, with Harriet 25 NY, Mary 19 MI, Julia 14 PA, and Emmy 10 PA. His name on this census could be Mclancthon.
Several Family Trees at Ancestry list him as McLancton Alford, born 5 May 1810 in Addison, Addison Co., VT, son of Oliver Alford and Lovina Porter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: McLancton W. 1810 VT1, Oliver 1767 VT2, Benedict 1716 CT3, Benedict 1688 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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MEARL HARLAND ALVORD
[Although she died in California, we are also including her obituary here because she lived almost her entire life in Michigan.]
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 21 December 1986
SAN DIMAS, Calif.—Mrs. Mearl L. Alvord, 72, of 6 East Valley View, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1986, in Inner Community Hospital, Covina, Calif.
She was born July 8, 1914, in Port Huron where she lived until moving to California in February 1986. She married Dwain Alvord on June 19, 1937, in Port Huron. He died Sept. 6, 1976. She was a former employee of Mary Maxim’s, Port Huron. She attended Sturges Memorial Congregational Church.
She is survived by a son, Alan R. Alvord; San Dimas, Calif.; two daughters, Gayle McFarlane, San Dimas, Calif., and Mrs. Jack (Sharon) Brown of Covina, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette Emerick, Poway, Calif., Nina Rogers, Marysville, and Katherine Wollenschlager, Port Huron; and a brother, Jack Harland, Port Huron.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. The Rev. Dellis W. Hudson of the Sturges Memorial Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery….
Pallbearers will be Randy and Timothy McFarlane, Ralph Mitchell, Carl Klass, Brian Klass and John Forstner….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1986) dates of Mearl Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence San Dimas, Los Angeles Co., CA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Dwain Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son, Alan Richard “Butch” Alvord in this compilation
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MELINDA LANDON ALVORD
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Kathryn Bush
DAILY NEWS
Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., MI—Tuesday, 4 October 1898
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Nathan Alonzo Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Charles Hulbert Alvord Sr. in Virginia Obituaries; of her daughter Florence Belle Alvord Crofoot in Texas Obituaries; and of her daughter Luella Mae Alvord Barrett in Illinois Obituaries
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MERLE CONKLIN ALVORD
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—24 December 2012
Merle (Conklin) Alvord, age 78 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Butterworth Spectrum Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Merl and Fanny Conklin; her five brothers and sister.
Surviving are her husband of 37 years Arnold Alvord; sons Michael Conklin, Terry Stuart, William Gregg; and daughter Cathy Rye; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many friends.
She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MELVIN LORENZO ALVORD
ENQUIRER AND EVENING NEWS
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Monday, 20 February 1933
ATHENS RETIRED FARMER DIES SUNDAY EVENING
ATHENS, Feb. 20—Melvin L. Alvord, 72, retired farmer and life long resident of the community near Athens, died at his home, 419 South Capitol avenue, Athens, Sunday evening [February 19] at 9:15 o’clock, following an illness of five or six months.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Stella J. Billington, and an aunt, Mrs. Ella Servis of Athens; two step-sons, Claude Tiffany of Athens and Ray Tiffany of Battle Creek.
He was a member of Athens lodge, 220, F.&A.M.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Congregational church, with ritualistic work by the Masonic lodge. The Rev. J.E. Cook will be in charge, and burial will be made in the North Athens Baptist cemetery.
Friends may call at the Royal funeral home until the funeral.
Photo from North Athens Cemetery, Athens, Calhoun Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carrie
AAFA NOTES: From Ancestry family trees: Melvin Lorenzo Alvord was born 14 Jan 1861 in Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI, son of Seymour Freeman Alvord and Helen Bruce. He married (1) Medora E. Blackett: (2) Ada Rymon; and (3) Zingara M. Carpenter.
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MICHAEL BRUCE ROBERT ALFORD
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—_____ July 2017
Michael B. Alford was called to the Lord on July 13th, 2017. He had struggled so hard for so many years due to complications from serving our country, valiantly, for many years. His exposure to Agent Orange left him legally blind and severely diabetic. He achieved final peace in his home after an extended stay in the hospital.
Mike was generous to a fault throughout his whole life. He helped so many people in so many ways, always with a loving smile on his face. Many who have been down on their luck have been lifted up by his gracious spirit, emotionally, financially, and physically. The whole world, and certainly his immediate community, is lessened in spirit by his passing. . .
Born on October 4, 1946 in Detroit, the son of Barry and Ruth (Burger) Alford. He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Deleon; and grandchildren: Bryant Alford and Catalina Deleon.
Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Friday July 28, 2017 at 2:30 PM…. Arrangements by Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, 6080 Stadium Drive; Kalamazoo 269-375-2900.
Photo from Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon W
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nancy Ludwig Alford; and father, Barry Hopkins Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Michael Bruce Robert 1946 MI1, Barry Hopkins 1919 MI2, John Barry 1889 MI3, Martin 1864 MI4, Martin 1823 PA5, Oliver 1795 VT6, Oliver 1767 VT7, Benedict 1716 CT8, Benedict 1688 CT9, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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MICHAEL DENNIS ALFORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—22 October 1990
Alford, Michael Dennis—Age 1 yr., Oct. 20, 1990 of Howell. Beloved son of Deirdie Alford and Michael D. Holloway. Grandson of Dennis and Cynthia Alford. Great grandson of Goldee Alford.
Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at MacDonald’s Funeral Home 315 Michigan, Howell.
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MINNIE E. ALFORD CARPENTER
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Tuesday, 28 December 1943
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Okemos, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terri Vance Weston
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Jacob Eugene Alford and Frances Josephine Wygant Alford; and siblings Ada M. Alford Brownell Hoff and Theron Jacob Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Minnie E. 1885 MI1, Jacob Eugene 1854 OH2, Ambrose 1833 OH3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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NANCY LUDWIG ALFORD
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—_____ July 2017
Nancy Alford could always be counted on for her quick wit which brought endless smiles to those she knew and loved. Even as her health suffered, Nancy kept her chin up and remained positive. Despite her uplifting attitude, there was a side to Nancy that warmed the hearts of many. She was a happy woman who had a big heart, yet almost to a fault. Through her caring and compassionate nature, she could also be a little hard headed at times. Most importantly, being true to her beliefs and the love of family was what mattered most to her. For these things and so much more, she will be fondly remembered.
Although conservative in nature, the decade of the 1950s … was indeed a time of change as well as blessings, especially in the lives of Walter and Audrey (Billman) Ludwig of Kalamazoo, Michigan when on September 12, 1951 they welcomed the birth of their little girl, Nancy into their arms.
As the oldest, Nancy was later joined by two sisters, Becky and Chris, and two brothers, Chuck and Randy. Her father was a hard working welder by trade while her mother remained at home as a homemaker. Nancy was a fun-loving and outgoing girl right from the start. She shared the friendships of many and throughout her school years she experienced the joys of youth. Having attended the local schools, Nancy went on to graduate from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 1969. In fact, she even helped with several of her class reunions over the years and assisted in locating lost classmates. A pretty young woman, during this period of her life she also dabbled in some modeling. Following high school, Nancy worked at Fabri-Cal before landing a job at Bronson Hospital. She was married for a short time, and when that marriage ended, she placed her efforts into her work, family, and friends.
Her position as a transport person at Bronson paid off in a positive light for Nancy when she met a handsome orthopedic technician there by the name of Michael Alford. Nancy and Mike got to know one another through their work and became fast friends. She often referred to him as the “Amazon” and herself as the “Shrimp” when they worked together. Although they never dated, in time they both confessed that their feelings for one another included that of love. Mike never needed to propose to Nancy as they simply decided to get married, and on September 25, 1976, they were blessed in marriage in the Bronson Hospital Chapel by the hospital chaplain.
Mike and Nancy set out to begin their new lives together which also included Mike’s six year old daughter, Jenny from his previous marriage. Nancy loved Jenny as her own, and together they made a loving and caring home for her. Nancy was a good, attentive mother. She filled Jenny’s summers with fun times and made their family vacations special. When Jenny was involved in scouting, Nancy was a Girl Scout leader for her troop. As mother and daughter, when their relationship when through the typical, stormy conflicts, their love for each other always remained.
In her free time, Nancy enjoyed various hobbies including crocheting, cross-stitch, and needlepoint. She especially loved crocheting baby blankets. She did word search puzzles and liked reading Ellery Queen mystery magazines. For many years she was a fan of Alfred Hitchcock movies, and most recently was into watching NCIS along with her longtime favorite soap opera, The Young and the Restless. She loved to dance and sing, and when it came to music, she enjoyed listening to a variety of music genres. Nancy had a way all her own of making the Christmas season bright by decorating the entire house with festive flair. She also had a sweet tooth and was sure to have tasty treats at hand for all to enjoy.
Nancy had a great love for animals and their home was always filled with the love of a four legged companion. She also had a heart for children. For many years she operated a daycare out of her home, and treated all of the kids like her own. Her heart was especially grateful for her two grandchildren, Bryant and Catalina whom she loved dearly and was quite close to.
Through the years, Nancy experienced various health issues. Even through three heart attacks and suffering from arthritis, her positive outlook on life remained, as well as her wonderful sense of humor. Although never one to refrain from her opinion, Nancy knew the important lessons in life, like forgiveness, holding fast to her beliefs and being there for family. When Nancy loved, she did so deeply and completely, and to the last of her days, she gave fully from her heart.
Nancy Alford, age 63, of Portage died at her home on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Members of her family include her husband, Mike; daughter, Jenny (Benny) Deleon; two grandchildren, Bryant Alford and Catalina Deleon; her mother, Audrey Ludwig; sisters, Becky (Brad) Smith, Chris (Joe) Olney; brothers, Chuck and Randy Ludwig; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Life Story Funeral Home-Betzler, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo (375-2900) where her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Michael Bruce Robert Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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NATHAN ALONZO ALVORD
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Kathryn Bush
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—Thursday, 28 January 1892
In another article:
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
MI—______ January 1892
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Melinda Landon Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Charles Hulbert Alvord Sr. in Virginia Obituaries; of his daughter Florence Belle Alvord Crofoot in Texas Obituaries; and of his daughter Luella Mae Alvord Barrett in Illinois 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. 445:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Nathan Alonzo 1834 NY1, Justus 1796 MA2, Elisha 1753 MA3, Zebadiah 1724 MA4, John 1696 MA5, Jonathan 1669 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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NETTIE J. VICKERS ALBRIGHT COLLINS ALFORD
Photo from alec vickers Vickers Family TreeFamily Tree (Ancestry)
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Monday, 23 July 1973
Photo from Prince Cemetery, Bald Knob, White Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Annette Pillow
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1973) dates of Nettie Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Coloma, Berrien Co., MI.
We included the obituary of her third husband, Frank Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
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NORMA GERTRUDE GROVER ALFORD
Harry and Norma Alford
Photo from “Carrie Bareis family tree” (Ancestry) – used with permission
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 10 October 1996
Alford, Norma G.—Of Flint, age 90, died Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at the residence. Funeral services will be handled by Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Burial in Lake Delton Cemetery in Lake Delton, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Alford was born in Big Creek, Wisconsin on August 31, 1906. She married Harry Edwin Alford on April 13, 1926 in North Freedom, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 1980.
She was a member of West Court Street Church of God. Mrs. Alvord [sic] enjoyed reading and crocheting.
Surviving are 2 sons, Spencer and wife Joyce of Atlas, Orvel and wife Joyce of Flint; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Brahmstead.
Photo from Lake Delton Cemetery, Lake Delton, Sauk Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raven Eddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norma Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her sons Orvel G. “Red” Alford and Spencer Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Harry Edwin Alford, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
Her middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Harry Edwin 1893 WI1, Frank Erwin 1856 WI2, Sanford 1822 NY3, Asahel 1787 MA4, Asahel 1760 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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NORVAL VON ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Tuesday, 17 June 2003
Norval V. Alford of Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Portage, MI, died early Tuesday morning, June 17, 2003, at Sojourner House in Kalamazoo, MI.
Norval was born May 23, 1910 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Clyde R. and Mary E. (Whipple) Alford, and had been a lifelong area resident. Norval served in the US Army as an infantryman during WW II. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo for over 50 years, a life member of the Portage VFW Post #1527 and a former member of Portage F&AM Lodge #340. On August 26, 1939, he was united in marriage with the former Florence P. Campbell, who preceded him in death on June 3, 2003. Norval was also preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers.
Surviving are two children and their spouses, Judith and Donald Osterhout of Portage, MI, and Jerry L. and Mary Alford of Westminster, CA; two grandsons, Donald and Shelli Osterhout of Portage, and Steven Osterhout of Iowa; two great-grandsons, Alexander and Grant Osterhout; a sister, Vera Alford; and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 Friday morning in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South Street.... Inurnment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery will follow services. Memorials should be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center, Rose Arbor Hospice Residence or First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave.
Photo from Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Dunn Hohler
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norval V. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Portage, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Florence P. Campbell Alford; his siblings Orville N. Alford and Vera May Alford; and his grandfather William Henry Harrison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister-in-law Genevieve Marie Berg Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry): Norval Von Alford was the son of Clyde Rudolph Alford and Mary Elma Whipple.
His lineage: Norval Von 1910 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.
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OMER OTIS ALFORD
Grandfather of Douglas Scott Alford, AAFA #1269
[Although he died in MI, we are also including his obituary in Kentucky Obituaries because of his close ties to KY.]
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Friday, 8 October 1993
WAYNESBURG—Omer O. Alford, 84, Hickory Corners, Mich., native of Kings Mountain, husband of Edith Carrol Alford, died Wednesday [Octber 6].
Services 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Visitation 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Photo from the website Pleasant Point Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Lincoln Co., KY
Permission granted by the website owner, Barbara Rice, and photographer, Ronnie Bates
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Omer O. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 8 Dec 1908, last residence Hickory Corners, Barry Co., MI.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Edith Carroll Alford; and brothers Charles J. Alford, Elza J. Alford, and Herman Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
His father is Cook Alford on his gravestone. In records, he is usually referred to as S.C. Alford or Cook Alford. On the 1880 census, he is Strauder C. Alford, and on the 1870 census he is Strauher Alford. However, his grandson Douglas Scott Alford, AAFA #1269, reported his name as Struther Cook Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Omer Otis 1908 KY, Strauder Cook 1860 KY2, David 1816 KY 3, Charles 1779 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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ORA “CINDY” HODGES ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Thursday, 7 September 2006
Ora “Cindy” Alford—September 2, 2006. Wife of William (deceased); mother of Alton R. (Mary Catherine); grandmother of Stacey, Terence (Lisa), Angela (Rick), and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Maxell, and Jordan. Beloved sister of Norma, Bertha, Natashia, and Percy.
Preceded in death by her daughter Shirley in 1984 and husband in 1999.
Memorial Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, CW Morris Funeral Home, Hamilton-Glendale Highland Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ora Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 27 May 1917, last residence Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, William Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Alton Ray Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ora Hodges Alford, black, was born 27 May 1917 in McComb, Pike Co., MS, daughter of George Hodges and Ercia Dillon.
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ORVEL G. “RED” ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Orvel G. “Red” Alford, age 81, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at McLaren-Flint. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Swartz Funeral Home 1225 West Hill Road. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery at 10:30 AM Monday, November 18, 2013….
Red was born in Lake Delton, Wisconsin on October 4, 1932 and was a resident of the Flint area since 1954. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Joyce Beuerle on October 27, 1956. He was a member of the Carpenter Union #1373, UAW #653, Flushing Senior Center and the VFW in New Lothrop. He worked at Christman Company and was involved in the remodeling of St. Joseph Hospital. Red was a master craftsman/carpenter for over 30 years. He was involved in the construction of Autoworld and University Pavilion and supervised the construction of Faith Tabernacle. He also built Orvel’s Restaurant on Miller Road which was named after him. Joyce and his children operated the restaurant for ten years. Red was a carpenter for General Motors Pontiac Motor Division for 13 years.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce Marie; four children, Lori and husband, Pete Peterson, Pam and husband, Tom Donahue, Tammy and husband Steve Bearup and Jeff Alford; six grandchildren, Erik (K.C.), Darren, Hallie, Kaleigh, Tommy (Josie) and Sam; five great-grandchildren, Skylee, Royce, Ollie, Dylenger and Tanner; very special brother, Spence and wife, Joyce Alford; very special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Auntie Myra and Uncle Bob; many very special nieces, nephews and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Norma (Grover) Alford; sister, Charle….
Photo from Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Peter Trainor Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Orvel G. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Norma Gertrude Grover Alford; and brother Spencer Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Harry Edwin Alford, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Orvel G. 1932 WI1, Harry Edwin 1893 WI2, Frank Erwin 1856 WI3, Sanford 1822 NY4, Asahel 1787 MA5, Asahel 1760 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1575 England8.
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ORVILLE N. ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Monday, 8 January 2001
Orville Alford died January 6, 2001, at Rose Arbor.
He was born on July 20, 1914 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clyde and Marie (Whipple) Alford. Orville served in World War II, retired from Durametallic in 1980 after 31 years, was a long time member of St. Monica Catholic Church, K of C #1616, and the Kalamazoo Ostomy Association.
Mr. Alford married Constance Brouillette on August 26, 1945. She survives. Also surviving are three children, Carol (Donald) Dewey of Schoolcraft, Phyllis (David) Snyder of San Diego, CA, and Ronald Alford of Kalamazoo, four grandchildren, a great-grand-daughter, a brother, Norval (Florence) Alford, and a sister, Vera Alford, both of Schoolcraft.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Monica Catholic Church with entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Orville N. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his son, Ronald A. Alford; siblings Norval Von Alford and Vera May Alford; and grandfather William Henry Harrison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister-in-law Genevieve Marie Berg Alford in Texas Obituaries.
His lineage: Orville N. 1914 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.
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PATRICIA BEVAK-ALFORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Tuesday, 13 March 2007
Bevak-Alford, Patricia—Age 51. March 9, 2007. Loving fiance of Lee Arnold. Adoring and cherished mother of Angela Scott (Joseph), Harold Alford, James Alford (Stefanie) and Emily Alford. Daughter of John Bevak (Anne) and the late Nancy. Loving sister of Mathew Bevak (Cindy), Diane Dornfried, Joey Bevak (Tina), Joanie Bevak, Johnny Bevak, Nancy Brown (Tim), Larry Fogel (Tammy) and Carl Fogel (Arlene). Grandmother of Kaiya, Kaleb and Jaylin. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial gathering Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Grace Community Church 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit. Memorial Contributions may be made to Women’s Justice Center, 615 Griswold, Suite 1520, Detroit, MI 48226.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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PATRICK F. ALFORD
ANN ARBOR NEWS
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—21 April 2005
Pat F. Alford, 81, of Belleville. David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville.
Photos from Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Old Bones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patrick F. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 4 March 1924 and died 19 April 2005, last residence Belleville, Wayne Co., MI.
We included the obituaries of his father, James “Jimmie” Alford; and siblings Anna Beatrice Alford, Harold Alford Sr., and James Thomas Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; sister Olamae Alford Petty in Tennessee Obituaries; and siblings Lela Mae Alford Smith and Burley H. Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Bertus Alford b. 1782 GA.
His lineage: Patrick F. 1924 AR1, James 1893 AR2, Pink Leroy 1866 TN3, William Wilson 1830 TN4, Burtis 1782 GA5.
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PAULINE FLORENCE JACOBS ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Monday, 4 July 2005
Pauline Florence Alford, died July 2, 2005, at Lakeview Community Hospital in Paw Paw.
She was born September 9, 1933 in Lawrence, MI to Orrie and Pauline Jacobs. Learn more about Pauline view her Life Story film, and visit with her family and friends from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Betzler & Thompson Life Story Funeral Homes, M-40 South of I-94 Paw Paw, 657-3870, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery Mattawan. Following the burial, food and fellowship will be shared at the family’s home in Paw Paw.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Claire and Paul and two sisters: Violet and Beverly.
She is survived her husband Robert of Paw Paw, three children: Candace (Stephen) Barber of Paw Paw, Terri (Scott) Stratton of Kalamazoo and Patricia Alford of Paw Paw, three sister-in-laws: Marilyn Filip, Amy Jacobs and Tina Alford, a brother-in-law Ted Alford, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews….
In another article:
Source unknown (from Find A Grave memorial)
_____, MI—_____ July 2005
Pauline Florence Alford was a motivated, hard-working, dependable woman who devoted herself to her family.
Pauline was the fourth of five children born to Orrie and Pauline (LaFaniti) Jacobs in Lawrence, MI on September 9, 1933. It was a difficult time for Americans, as the effects of the depression on the economy were being felt by all. Pauline’s parents owned a farm with livestock and she grew up there until the age of 16. As children, Pauline and her twin brother Paul were inseparable and he was faithful to always protect her from harm. They had one special teacher, Mrs. Pikel, who invited them over many times after school for milk and cookies- a memory they held to dearly. Due to some health issues, at age 16, Pauline moved to Kalamazoo to live with her brother Clair and his wife Amy. Amy was a woAt a young age, Pauline developed an interest in sports, especially baseball and football. She enjoyed baseball so much she even considered trying out for the Kalamazoo Lassies. Watching sports, especially the Tigers and Lions, remained a lifelong hobby for Pauline.
After Pauline graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School she took a job at W.T. Grant Department Store. She became good friends with a co-worker named Marilyn, who eventually introduced her to her single brother, Robert, while he was on leave from serving in Korea. Robert was a handsome and kind gentleman so it was no surprise that Pauline fell instantly in love with him. The feeling was mutual and within seven short days of meeting one another the two love birds were engaged. Pauline returned the love connection favor to Marilyn by introducing her to her brother, Paul. Marilyn and Paul developed a romantic relationship which also led to an engagement. Following Robert’s discharge from the Army, the two couples shared a double wedding ceremony in the midst of a snow stormy day. They were married February 11, 1956 at The First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo…. Within 9 months of marriage, Pauline and Robert joyfully welcomed to their family a baby girl they named Candace, who was followed by Terri and Patricia. Pauline stopped working when she learned of her pregnancy while Robert provided for the family by working for Duranetallic for the next 35 years.
Pauline and Robert moved around, living in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Vicksburg before settling into a home in Paw Paw. Paw Paw was ideal because it was near both of their hometowns and they wanted to raise their three girls in the country. Pauline and Robert bought a farm and enjoyed caring for their horses riding together with their girls. They also had a golf cart which Pauline and Candy often had fun with by trying to push huge bails of hay over the hills. Once Patricia, the youngest of the girls, was in school, Pauline took odd jobs like driving a school bus for Paw Paw, helping her brother with his fruit stand and working at Haskin’s Western Store. Haskin’s proved to be a great opportunity because she could buy their horse supplies there. Pauline was also involved with the 4H organization. She was a driven woman and her family knew to move out of her way if she was working on something. She would work until her project was complete because getting things done was her specialty. Pauline loved housing construction, which she learned from her brother. She was a crafty woodworker but was never able to master the crochet needle. It was a family joke that her twin brother Paul got the crochet gene and not Pauline.
Pauline and Robert created many wonderful family memories like trips camping and fishing, horseback riding and biking. Their family tradition was bike riding together at night. All the bikes had lights on them and the girls couldn’t wait for it to turn dark so they could head out on their bikes. Pauline and Robert also enjoyed traveling together and took advantage of every opportunity to do so, in which, together they traveled most of the United States.
Pauline was a very loving and supportive mother and she showed her devotion through always being there for her children. When Terri was in her 20’s she was hospitalized on several different occasions for extended periods of time. Pauline would arrive at the hospital everyday with a new gift for Terri. Pauline was also a great cook and she also loved to bake. Her spaghetti seemed to be the family favorite and she lovingly made clothes for her kids and took time for playing games, like Kings on The Corners, with them. She and her daughter Patricia spent many hours together with a deck of Uno. Pauline also loved to play Yahtzee, to go bowling and to shop! She enjoyed collecting box of Borax. Pauline also collected carousel horses and enjoyed making porcelain dolls. Pauline and her sister-in-law Marilyn often had their Christmas gifts bought and wrapped by July. This was a great benefit to her family as Pauline would often forget what she had already purchased and would buy more gifts for them.
Pauline was so excited to have grandchildren. Over the years, she became more affectionate and she loved to dote on her grandbabies. Her family was her life and she was so grateful for the relationships she held with her loved ones. Pauline and Robert were very much in love and they enjoyed each other to the fullest. Before she met Robert, Pauline had not experienced such unconditional love, she was not even sure what love was. Robert took great care of her and gave her the best life she could ever ask for. He was a protector, a provider and a soul mate. Later in their marriage, Robert grieved beside her as she mourned the loss of her best friend, Duckie and her dearly loved brother, Paul…. Pauline will always be remembered as a hard-working woman whose love for her family was evident in all she did. Her presence will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Pauline Florence Alford, died July 2, 2005, at Lakeview Community Hospital in Paw Paw. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Clair and Paul, two sisters: Violet and Beverly. Her family includes her husband Robert, three children: Candace (Stephen) Barber of Paw Paw, Terri (Scott) Stratton of Kalamazoo and Patricia Alford of Paw Paw, Three sister-in-laws: Marilyn Filip, Amy Jacobs and Tina Alford, a brother-in-law, Ted Alford, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. To learn more about Pauline’s life, friends may visit with her family on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Betzler & Thompson Life Story Funeral Homes, M-40 South of I-94 Paw Paw, 657-3870, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Following the burial, food and fellowship will be shared at the family’s home in Paw Paw. Please visit Pauline’s personal memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can share a memory, order flowers, or make a memorial contribution to The American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan, Van Buren Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, NanCe Hart Piper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline F. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 9 Sept 1933, last residence Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her husband’s siblings Darwin Lee “Dar” Alford and Mary Lou Alford Wolf Sumpter in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert 1933 MI1, Verval D. 1908 MI2, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI3, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI4, William 1799 MA5.
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PERMELIA PIFER ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 12 October 1912
After being ill of several weeks, Mrs. William Alvord, aged 38 years, passed away last night at her home, 2842 Wright street. Death occurred as a result of heart disease.
A husband and several children are left to mourn her loss.
No services will be held in this city, the remains being taken Monday morning to Rose Center, Mich., for burial. That place was her former home.
Photo from Rose Township Cemetery, Rose City, Ogemaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RAP, Find A Grave ID #48159663
Caption from photographer:
Large monument engraved on all four sides.
West side: Basil Alvord
South Side: Hazel Alvord
East Side: Infant Alvord
North Side: Mother 1874-1912
Small individual markers on the right (south side) read:
Basil
Hazel
Infant
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Alvord; and children Joseph V. Alvord, Margaret Isabelle “Belle” Alvord Krenke, and William Richard Alvord in this compilation.
From Michigan, Births and Christenings (Ancestry): Permelia Pifer was born 9 March 1874 in Van Buren Co., MI, daughter of George W. and Margret Pifer.
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PHILANDA DENNMARK ENO BALL ALFORD
DAILY TIMES NEWS
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI—Wednesday, 7 July 1915
Mrs. Philando N. Alford of Milan [Washtenaw Co.] died at the home of her son, James H. Eno, 1424 West Huron street, this morning at 2 o’clock.
Mrs. Alford lived on a farm near Milan for the greater part of her life, and was always respected and loved by all the people of that vicinity. Her husband died about eight years ago, and she has been in poor health for a number of years.
The funeral will take place at her home in Lyndon township on Friday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Interment will be made at the Bordine cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: From MI Marriages: Martin Alford, age 78, married Philanda Dennmark Ball on 25 Dec 1901 in Milan, Washtenaw Co., MI. Martin was age 78, born in PA, the son of Oliver Alford and Lizzie Maloy. Philanda was age 58, born in Jackson Co., MI, the daughter of George Dennmark and Lizzie Brown. Both were married twice before.
On the 1900 census, Philinda Ball is a housekeeper living with Albert Drury and his daughter Ida Drury in Milan, Monroe Co., MI. Philinda is age 57, born March 1843 in MI, married 8 years, 5 children, 2 living.
In 1900 Martin Alford is a farmer living in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI, with his wife Emeline and stepson Harry Quackenboss. Martin is age 76, born Oct 1823 in PA (parents born VT and PA).
From MI Marriages: Martin Alford Sr., age 76, married Emily Quackenbush, age 62, on 20 March 1900 in Whittaker, Washtenaw Co., MI. Both were married once before. Martin Alford Jr. was a witness.
In 1880 Martin Alford (listed as Alfredd), 58 PA, is living with his wife Maryette 50 NY, and his sons W. Martin 16 MI and Moble [?] 3 MI in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI. The family of Norman and Emmaline Quackenboss is next door.
In 1850 Martin Alford 27 PA, [wife] Maryett 18 NY, [son] Edward S. 1 OH, and [brother?] Ambrose 20 PA are living in Elyria, Lorain Co., OH.
A marriage record for Martin Alford [Jr.] age 24 on 10 Nov 1888 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, to Lillie Barry lists Martin’s parents as Martin Alford [Sr.] and Mary Bennett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Martin 1823 PA1, Oliver 1795 VT2, Oliver 1767 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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PHYLLIS ANN SPREUER ALFORD
Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—_____ March 2010
Alford, Phyllis Ann of Galesburg—Passed away March 11, 2010 at her home.
She was born December 20, 1933 in White Pigeon, MI, to the late Mortimer and Gatha (Myers) Spreuer. Phyllis was united in marriage to Gene Alford, who preceded her in death. Phyllis was a homemaker who also loved to sell Avon from her home.
Surviving Phyllis are her children, Vicki (Bill) Austin of Vicksburg, Michael (Judy) Hull of Middleville, Brenda (Timothy) Smith of Hicksville, OH, George (Patty) Atwood of Galesburg and Joan Alford of Galesburg; many grand and great grandchildren.
No visitation or services are scheduled. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, beside her late husband.
Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, register book and condolences.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Phyllis A. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Galesburg, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
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PHYLLIS R. STAPLEFORD CHRISTENSON ALVORD
HURON DAILY TRIBUNE
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 10 January 2005
Phyllis (Christenson) Alvord, 91, of Harbor Beach and formerly of Port Huron, went to her eternal resting place on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the long term care unit of Harbor Beach Community Hospital.
Phyllis married Lewis F. Christenson on Feb. 17, 1934, in Port Huron. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1970. She married Joseph Alvord on July 20, 1972, in Ohio. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1992.
She was a former employee of the JC Penney and Winkelman stores in Port Huron.
She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Schmalz and her husband, Richard, of Harbor Beach; a son, Mark Christenson and his wife, Ann, of Port Huron; grandchildren, Beth Welker and her husband, Alfred, of Harbor Beach, Paul Schmalz and his wife, Theresa, of Valley View, Ohio, Michael Schmaltz and his wife, Sharon, of Harbor Beach, Daniel Schmalz of Aiken, S.C., Amy Moran and her husband, Tom, of Port Huron; great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Andrew Schmalz of Ohio, Zachary and Gabe Martinez of Harbor Beach, Jade and Leah Schmalz of South Carolina. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Stapleford of Port Huron; and a brother-in-law, Wesley Roeser of Dearborn and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perley and Alice Stapleford; brothers, William and Ernest Stapleford; and sister, Dorothy Roeser.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach with burial in the Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron on Wednesday....
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diane
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Phyllis R. Alvord (SS# issued in MI) was born 23 Nov 1913, last residence Harbor Beach, Huron Co., MI.
See the obituary of her second husband, Joseph V. Alvord, in this compilation.
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RANDALL J. ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Sunday, 4 July 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Randall Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 16 Nov 1914 and died _____ July 1982, last residence Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
From MI Deaths: Randall Alford, born 16 Nov 1914, died 1 July 1982 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Randall Alford, black, age 25 born 16 Nov 1914 in Nashville, TN, is living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. His contact is his mother of the same address, Mrs. Willamay Alford.
From The Arrow, 1934 yearbook, Eastern High School, Detroit, MI:
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RENA LETITIA ALLFORD TAYLOR
Rena in about 1910
Rena in 1972
Photos from RonTaylor405’s Indiana Taylor Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY REPORTER
Greenfield, Hancock Co., IN—Monday, 7 June 1982
Rena L. Taylor, 90, died Friday [June 4] in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She was born and raised in Hancock County the daughter of Walter and Addie Alford
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Taylor in 1940. She was a member of the Eastminister Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Horton Markus, Michigan; a son, Robert K. Taylor, Park Forest, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Isabel Beaver, Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ross-Fisher Funeral Home, Fortville…. Burial will follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery….
Photo from Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Madison Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Colleen Sanders Broyles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rena Taylor (SS# issued in IN) was born 7 June 1891 and died _____ June 1982, last residence Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Walter Scott Allford and Ada Layer “Addie” Wynn Allford; and siblings John Lambert Allford, Martha Ethel “Mattie” Allford Bolander, Raymond Carl Allford, and Sarah Isabelle Allford Beaver in this compilation.
From Indiana, Select Marriages, 1780–1992 (Ancestry): Rena Alford, daughter of Walter Alford and Addie Wyman, married Paul A. Taylor, son of Ulysses Taylor and Carrie Alfonse, in Hancock Co., IN, on 21 Oct 1916.
Rena’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, #3.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Rena Letitia 1891 IN1, Walter Scott 1865 IN2, John Lambert 1835 IN3, John Lambert 1802 VA4, John [ALFORD] 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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RHONDA MARIE ALFORD
THE PIONEER
Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI—Tuesday, 26 June 2018
BIG RAPIDS—Rhonda Marie Alford, a loving mother of three, Shain, Sonya and Samantha Grenell, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2018, at the age of 57.
She was the daughter of Samual Alford and Nancy Postema, born on July 30, 1960, in Muskegon.
For many years she was a homemaker of a little farm house in Big Rapids. She loved the company of her children and three dogs, tending to her garden, and crocheting blankets for loved ones while watching the sunset through her bay window. She also enjoyed spending her time at the New Journey Club House, where she could laugh and smile with her friends and gain new ones.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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RICHARD LOUIS HALFORD
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Wednesday, 14 February 2008
Halford, Mr. Richard L.—Age 45, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his residence. Family hour 10:30AM Friday, February 15, 2008 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM, Pastor Malik Shabazz, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30AM Friday. Mr. Halford now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM today.
Mr. Richard Halford was born November 11, 1962 in Star City, Arkansas, the son OraLee and the late Chester Halford. Richard resided in Flint most of his life. He was employed by Flint Genesee Job Corp until his illness.
Mr. Richard L. Halford leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Fatima Halford of Flint; daughter, ShaToya of Tennessee; 2 sons, Chevez (Krystal) of Saginaw and Chavonte of Flint; 4 stepchildren; 5 grandchildren; mother, OraLee (Otis) Walker; stepmother, Annie Halford; 2 sisters, Vaneaster (Howard) Robertson and Caroline Beard; 3 brothers, Napoleon (Meredith) Ford, John Halford, all of Flint and Chester Halford, Jr. of Tennessee; many nieces, nephew, cousin, aunts, and uncles; father-in-law, Willie “Bud” Wright; sisters-in-law, Vanita “Shalene” Singleton, and Gloria Halford, all of Flint; brother-in-law, Richard Beason of Texas; a host of other relatives and friends including special cousin, Jack Bell.
Mr. Halford was preceded in death by his father, Chester Halford, Sr., brother, James Halford; maternal and paternal grandparents; mother-in-law, Ilene Singleton-Wright.
The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Malik Shabazz, Avalon Hospice, Dr. Danish, and Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Ford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard L. Halford (SS# issued in MI) was born 11 Nov 1962, last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his father, Chester Halford Sr.; his brother James Earl Halford; and his grandfather Archie Halford Sr. in this compilation.
His middle name is from his memorial at FindAGrave.com.
His HALFORD lineage: Richard Louis 1962 AR1, Chester 1936 AR2, Archie 1907 AR3.
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ROBERT ALFORD
DETROIT NEWS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—12 November 2000
ROBERT ALFORD OFFERED HELPING HAND
WESTLAND—If members of the Dearborn Country Club are too young to remember Robert Alford, all they need to do is look for a sprawling tree between the locker room and first tee. It was planted in his honor when he retired from the club 23 years ago.
As head of the locker room staff, Mr. Alford distributed more than just soap and towels—he doled out wisdom and stuck around long enough to watch it blossom.
Mr. Alford died of heart failure Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was 88 and lived in Westland.
“Back in the old days,” recalled his son Kirk, “the members’ kids were pretty much left to their own devices and every now and then he’d have to pull them aside and say: ‘You’ve got to grow up,’ or ‘Don’t be playing pranks. If you enjoy this facility, then don’t ruin it for your father.’
“Members would come back and thank him for helping raise their children. Sometimes the kids would come back when they had grown up and give him a hug and just say thanks for the guidance. They appreciated his hand in it.”
After 30 years at the country club, Mr. Alford retired in 1977. He took tremendous pride in tending to his west-side Detroit home and his vegetable garden. He lived there for 40 years and moved to a senior citizens’ complex in Westland in 1998.
In addition to his son, survivors include three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services, which are being handled by the James H. Cole Funeral Home in Detroit, are scheduled for Wednesday at the St. Stephen AME Church, 6000 John E. Hunter Dr., Detroit. Burial will be at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 14 Oct 1912, last residence Westland, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary A. Alford, in this compilation.
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ROBERT WAYNE HALFORD
Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home
Augusta, MI—_____ May 2012
Robert W. Halford, 68, of Coloma, died Memorial Day, May 28, 2012.
Robert was born March 2, 1944 in Evadale, AR and raised by his grandparents. He served his country honorably in United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, performing two tours of duty. He earned the Purple Heart as a result of his courage and bravery displayed in the battlefield.
Robert was a dedicated truck driver and jack of all trades, always building, fixing things, and doing his own repairs. He was a self-taught carpenter and electrician, among other talents. He also was a big fan of Dirty Dancing and country music.
Robert is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda Jo. He is also survived by his two daughters, Amanda (Nathan) Militzer and Dara (Jim) Seaman; and three grandchildren, Heidi and Cohen Seaman, and Elayne Claire Seaman.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and a son, Robert Halford.
As per Robert’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service with full military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The processional will start at 12:30 p.m. at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home in Augusta.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Salvation Army: Men’s Shelter Veterans’ Unit, Attention: Danny Gray-Director, 233 Michigan Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Arrangements by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert W. Halford (SS# issued in AR), last residence not listed.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
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RONALD A. ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—11 April 2019
Ronald A. Alford, age 66, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on February 27, 2019.
He was born in 1953 to Orville and Constance Alford. Ron’s family includes his sisters: Carol (Don) Dewey and Phyllis (Dave) Snyder; 29 cousins; 11 nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents.
Ron was a graduate of Hackett High School and Western Michigan University, majoring in Business. He spent most of his career in sales. He loved to fish, hunt, work with wood, take apart engines and work on motorcycles and cars. Ron was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, devoted to his faith. His diabetes, unfortunately, got the best of him in his later years and he suffered many health problems. Ron will forever be remembered and missed by all who knew him.
Cremation has taken place and service times will be provided at a later date when family members can gather…. The family is being assisted by McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes, 409 S. Main St. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269-649-1697).
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KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—9 June 2019
Alford, Ronald
1/23/1953 - 2/27/2019
KALAMAZOO, MI—A memorial Catholic Mass service will be held for Ronald Alford at 11:00AM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Orville N. Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Ronald A. 1953 MI1, Orville N. 1914 MI2, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI3, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI4, William 1799 MA5.
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RONALD PERRY ALFORD
Photo from Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE
Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—Wednesday, 18 November 2015
TRAVERSE CITY—Ronald “Ron” P. Alford, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at Munson Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born on Oct. 1, 1921 in Idaville [White Co.], Indiana, to the late James and Maude (Turner) Alford.
He married the love of his life, Alberta “Berta” Ruddy, on Jan. 21, 1946 in Fairview, Ohio. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful children. They were married over 63 dedicated years before she passed away in 2009. A part of him went with her on the day God called her home.
Ron proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He served with the 292nd Joint Assault Signal Company in the Pacific Theater, surviving seven amphibious assaults on enemy held islands. As their troop ship gently rocked in the calm waters of Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, Alford and thousands of other American soldiers and sailors silently witnessed Generals Yamamoto Isoroku and Tojo Hideki formally surrender to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
Upon his return from the war, after marrying Berta, they moved to Traverse City in 1950, where he had vacationed as a child. He then worked as a Fuller Brush salesman, then was employed by the Traverse City State Bank followed by 27 years working at the Traverse City Iron Works, ending his career as the traffic manager.
Ron and his wife, Berta, were active members of the former Asbury United Methodist Church. After retirement they spent winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they attended the Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. Ron and Berta were members of the Gulf Shores Country Club, playing golf five times a week, usually walking 18 holes. Ron and Berta also spent time in the summer at Grand Marais and were very fond of their many adventures traveling. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
Ron is survived by his two sons, John (Kathy) Alford, of Williamsburg, and Mark (Kathie) Alford, of Traverse City; his daughter, Lynn (Erik Furseth) Alford, of Traverse City; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; dear wife, Berta; a brother, John; and a sister, Thelma.
Ron wished to be remembered as a man who valued his faith, family and country.
Visitation will be held for Ron today, Nov. 18, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at the Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, with a visitation held one hour prior. Graveside committal services will be held in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens….
Photo from Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Ellickson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Alberta Jean “Berta” Ruddy Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, James Perry Alford; and brother John W. Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his mother, Lydia Maude Turner Alford; and sister Thelma Elnora Alford Wilson in Indiana Obituaries.
From Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Ronald Perry Alford was born 1 Oct 1921 in Idaville, White Co., IN, son of James Perry Alford and Lydie Maud Turner.
His lineage: Ronald Perry 1921 IN1, James Perry 1879 OH2, William Fielding 1847 OH3, Robert Perry 1815 PA4, Fielding 1787 VA5.
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RONALD R. ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 9 March 1981
PORT HURON—Ronald R. Alvord, 58, of 3254 Brace Road, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 1981, in his home.
He was born Oct. 1, 1922, in Port Huron, where he was a lifelong resident. He married Esther R. Molitor Aug. 21, 1971, in Port Huron. Mr. Alvord attended schools in Port Huron. He served in the Navy during World War II. He had worked at the Yeager Bridge Co. and New Haven Foundry. He was a 27-year member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Sturgis. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Alvord is survived by his wife; a son, Ronald V., Royal Oak; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Anna) Scott, Marrero, La., Mrs. Charles (Cynthia) Vermeulen, Avoca, and Mrs. Ronald (Bonnie) Tracy and Darlene Al-Dhafiri, both of Port Huron; and nine grandchildren.
Remains were donated to the Wayne State University Medical School. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the First Church of the Nazarene…. Arrangements were made by the Lucas-Jowett Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Association.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Lindsay, MSgt, USMC, Retired
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1981) dates of Ronald Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his third wife, Esther R. Molitor Alvord; daughter Carol Ann Alvord; parents, William Richard Alvord and Macie Beatrice LaVere Cowan Alvord; and brothers Dwain Alvord and Vernon Alvord in this compilation.
From Ohio, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ronald Alvord, age 25 of Port Huron, MI, son of William Alvord and Macie Lavere, married Elizabeth Block, age 25 of Port Huron, MI, daughter of Walter Block and Helen Schroder, on 27 Dec 1947 in Lucas Co., OH. Both had been married once previously and were divorced. Elizabeth’s married name was Mrs. George Bowman.
From Michigan, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Elizabeth J. Alford and Ronald R. Alvord, no children, were divorced on 18 Nov 1950 in St. Clair Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Ronald R. 1922 MI1, William Richard 1894 MI2, William 1863 MI3, Charles 1840 NY4, Samuel 1792 MA5, Phineas 1760 MA6, Zebadiah 1724 MA7, John 1696 MA8, Jonathan 1669 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ROXANAALEXANDER ALVORD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 7 June 1909
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Hiram Alvord, James Alvord, and Saraphine Alvord Crittendon Wood in this compilation.
In 1850, Hartland, Niagara Co., NY, living next door to his mother, Ruth, and siblings Ruth, Phineas, and Cyrus Alvord:
Zelotus Alvord 24 NY farmer
Roxaney 23 NY
Hiram 5 NY
Levi 4 NY
James 2 NY
On the 1861 Canada census, Townsend, Norfolk Co., Ontario:
Zelotes Alvord 41 U.S. Baptist farmer
Roxaney 32 U.S. Baptist
Hiram 16 U.S. Baptist
Levi 14 U.S. Baptist
James 13 U.S. Baptist
Serefina M. 11 U.S. Baptist
Abigal S. 8 West Canada Baptist
Mary Jane S. 4 West Canada Baptist
Zelotes 1 West Canada Baptist
In 1900, Roxana is living with her sons in Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI: James Alvord, divorced, age 53 born Sept 1846 in NY; his mother Roxana, widow, 74 born Apr 1826 in NY, 10 children, 6 living; and brother Hyrom, married 16 years, age 56 born Jan 1844 in NY.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Zelotes 1821 NY1, Zelotes 1790 VT2, Phineas 1763 VT3, Phineas 1737 VT4, Thomas 1710 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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RUDY EVELINA VANDER POORTE HALFORD
Photo from Cook Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grandville, MI
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Halford (Vander Poorte)—Rudy Evelina Halford, age 68, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 16, 2010 surrounded by many loving friends and family. Born April 26, 1942, in Edam, Netherlands, Rudy lived and made lifelong friendships with people all over the world during her and husband Addy’s career in the US Air Force. Rudy completed Nursing School in Del Rio, Texas and had a long and distinguished career as a Nurse and volunteer with Metropolitan Hospital’s Assisted Breathing Unit.
Rudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Addy; sons, William Halford, John (Tracy) Halford; and Michael (Kameo) Halford; daughter, Deborah (Don Gunsch) Halford; 12 grandchilderen and four great grandchildren. Rudy is also survived by two sisters, a brother, and numerous nieces, nephews, and loving family.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Hillside Community Church, 1440 68th St. SE with pastor Ron Kool officiating. Interment will be at Winchester. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service and the reception at the church immediately following the service. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Byron Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 2067 - 84th SW.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Cook Funeral and Cremation Services
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rudy E. Halford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Byron Center, Kent Co., MI.
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SANDRA KAY STRATTON ALFORD
BAY CITY TIMES
Bay City, Bay Co., MI—Tuesday, 21 December 2004
ESSEXVILLE [Bay Co.], MI—Sandra Kay Alford, age 55 years, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 18, 2004. She was born on April 19, 1949 in Monroe [Monroe Co.], MI.
Sandra was employed with Michigan Community Services, Inc. She was a member of In His Presence Ministries, where she taught Sunday School and was very active in its children’s ministry.
On June 29, 1973 she married Angus E. Alford and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2003.
Survivors include her mother, Gloria M. Stratton; her children: Gloria (Claude) Turner, Kelly (Randy) Alford- Wiedyk, Edward (Kaye) Alford, and Kay (Joseph) Lauzon; four grandchildren: Charles, Austin, Joseph, and Kathryn; one brother and one sister: David Stratton and Sharon (Richard) Stock; along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, James R. Stratton.
Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at In His Presence Ministries, 4521 Monitor Road, Bay City.... Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center Madison at Tenth.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sandra K. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Essexville, Bay Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Angus E. “Tex” Alford, in this compilation.
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SANDRA MARIE ALFORD-WILSON
Photo from Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Sunday, 14 October 2007
Alford-Wilson, Ms. Sandra Marie, age 59, passed away Monday, October 8, 2007 at Hurley Medical Center. Family and friends will gather in the sanctuary of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., Flint, MI on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 12Noon with services beginning promptly at 1PM. Dr. LeRoy Shelton, officiating. Ms. Alford -Wilson will lie in state at Swanson Funeral Home, 2210 M. L. King Ave. Flint, MI on Monday, October 15, 2007 and may be viewed from 11AM-8PM. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery.
Sandra Marie Alford -Wilson was born on October 17, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Earl and Helen Alford. Ms. Wilson was baptized at an early age at Canaan Baptist Church under the late Rev. Alfred L.C. Robbs. Sandra was a life long resident of Flint. She was a graduate of Flint Northwestern High School Class of 1966. She retired from Hurley Medical Center in 1983, where she worked as a Nursing Assistant. Sandra loved the Lord, her children and family.
She leaves to cherish her memory: 1 daughter, Carmen (Aaron) Jackson; 2 sons, Herbert (LaTanya) Wilson, and Edric Keel; mother, Helen Alford; 8 grandchildren, Antonio, Satoia, Eric, JaCarri, Natiiya, Tiaira, Arriyonna, and Erin; 1 great-grandson, Blake Jr.; 2 sisters, Annette Alford and Earlene Conerly; 4 brothers, Rev. Don (Melvia) Russell, Gerald (Ollie) Russell, Larry Alford, and Gregory (Debra) Alford; 2 aunts, Mildred Coleman and Princella Mosley. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including: Nola and Marcus Walker and The Proctor Street Block Club.
She was preceded in death by: father, Earl Alford, Sr.; daughter, Janien Cobbin; grandson, Jaron Jackson; sister, Brenda Faye Craig; brothers, Benjamin, Earl Jr., and Robert Alford; grandparents, Nay and Luella Alford, and Henry Pink and Charlotte Russell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sandra M. Wilson (SS# issued in MI), last residence Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
See the obituary of her parents, Earl Alford Sr. and Helen Marie Alford; and sister Annette Louise Alford in this compilation.
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SARAH B. “SADIE” VEALEY ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
YPSILANTI COURIER
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI—_____ March 1958
Mrs. Sadie B. Alford, 74, died suddenly Friday noon at her home, 312 South St.
She was born April 13, 1883, in Milan, the daughter of Philip and Eliza Lane Vealey. In February, 1911, in Ypsilanti, she was married to Earl M. Alford, who survives.
She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and a member of the Daughters of Veterans, the Maccabees, the Woman’s Relief Corp., the Townsend Club, and also the Senior Citizen’s Club.
She is survived, besides her husband, by one daughter, Mrs. Paul Conrad, Detroit; one grandson, Lee; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Braman, Milan; one brother, Harley Vealey, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, with Rev. Harley C. Sipe of Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Moore Funeral Home.
Photo from Highland Park Cemetery,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Flower Girl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Earl Martin 1884 MI1, James W. 1859 MI2, Martin 1823 PA3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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SARAH JANE JONES ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 21 August 1974
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 22 Apr 1900 and died _____ Aug 1974, last residence Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of her son George Mitchell Alford in this compilation.
From Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826–1938 (Ancestry): Delmar Alford, age 21 born 2 Dec 1897 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, son of James Alford and Martha Dingman, married Sarah Jones, age 10, born 22 Apr 1900 in Greenup Co., KY, daughter of John Jones and Clara Sexton on 14 Oct 1919 in Algoma, Ontario, Canada.
On Delmar Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 20, born 2 Dec 1897, a teamster living in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
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SARAPHINE ALVORD CRITTENDON WOOD
FLINT DAILY JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Monday, 24 May 1915
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Roxana Alexander Alvord; and siblings Hiram Alvord and James Alvord in this compilation.
From MI Deaths: Her birth date on her death certificate is 12 Oct 1851. The informant was her second husband, William Wood.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Saraphina 1851 NY1, Zelotes 1821 NY2, Zelotes 1790 VT3, Phineas 1763 VT4, Phineas 1737 VT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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SHIRLEY MAXINE PEARO ALVORD
Photo from Sytsema Funeral Homes
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—Wednesday, 6 July 2011
SPRING LAKE—Shirley Maxine Alvord, age 77, passed away Sunday morning [July 3] in Grand Haven following a long illness.
She was born in Muskegon on October 20, 1933 to George and Irene (Kelling) Pearo and was a 1951 graduate of Muskegon High School. She married Mr. Gerald D. Alvord in Muskegon on June 27, 1953 and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2009. Mrs. Alvord was employed as a bookkeeper at Muskegon Bank and Trust and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven. Shirley enjoyed knitting and needlepoint, but it was with her children, grandchildren and family that captured her heart.
She is survived by her: four children, Jerry Alvord, Jr. of Blanchard, OK, Brian Alvord of N. Muskegon, Linda (Marty) Winicki of N. Muskegon and Lori (Brian) Rosema of Grand Haven; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, David Pearo; and three sisters, Donna (Joe) Yager, Sharon (Ron) Spencer and Beverly (Charles) Howard.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grand Haven, 11:00 AM, Friday, July 8, 2011 with Fr. William Langlois presiding. Visitation will be held at: The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM with, Rosary beginning at 7:30 PM. She will be laid to rest in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shirley M. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Spring Lake, Ottawa Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, Gerald D. Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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SPENCER ALFORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Tuesday, 13 June 2017
Spencer “Spence” Alford, age 87 of Atlas, Michigan, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
He was born on November 18, 1929 in Delton, Wisconsin to Harry and Norma (Grover) Alford. He had an older sister, Charlotte and a younger brother, Orvel (Red). He grew up in the Lake Delton/Wisconsin Dells area and earned his journeyman’s card as a Master Carpenter in 1947. He was married to Joyce Hacker on May 29, 1950. They moved to Grand Blanc in the winter of 1954, and to Atlas in 1957. They had seven children: Barry (Lucia), Carol Cross (Mickey), Bruce (Lisa), Mike (Roxanne), Wendy Rao (Peru), Mary Hoover (Larry), and Kelly, all of whom graduated from Goodrich High School.
He was a devoted husband and father and well known in the community. Along with his wife, he was a founding member of St. Mark’s parish in Goodrich and a member of the Saint Joseph’s Guild. Spencer was best known in the area for his work on numerous local landmarks, including the new terminal at Bishop Airport and Autoworld. Some of his favorite projects were the homes he and his brother built that were designed by architects trained at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Farm School.
He is survived by his seven children, 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, siblings and his wife, Joyce.
…. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 7296 Gale Rd., Grand Blanc…. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 3-8pm with a Vigil of Remembrance at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Norma Gertrude Grover Alford; and brother Orvel G. “Red” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Harry Edwin Alford, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Spencer 1929 WI1, Harry Edwin 1893 WI2, Frank Erwin 1856 WI3, Sanford 1822 NY4, Asahel 1787 MA5, Asahel 1760 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1575 England8.
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SUSAN DAPHNE SAVAGE ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Joseph Savage Alford III, AAFA #0102, Elizabeth Diane Allison, AAFA #0983, Andrew Gibson, AAFA #1089
[She died in Michigan, but we are also including her obituary in Kansas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
DAILY JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Monday, 5 December 1938
LAWRENCE PIONEER DIES IN MICHIGAN
MRS. SUSAN D. ALFORD SAW QUANTRILL RAID; WAS IN FIRST K.U. CLASS
THE RITES WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Susan D. Alford, aged 89 years, a pioneer resident of Lawrence and a member of the first class of the University of Kansas, died yesterday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Belden, of St. Joseph, Mich.
Funeral services will be held from the Funk chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Joseph F. King will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Alford was a writer of some note and her stories dealt generally with the early history of the state and the University of Kansas. She was a witness of the Quantrill raid. She always showed an active interest the activities of the University and kept close touch with the alumni office, although, she said that she did not graduate.
Alford once explained that she attended K.U. for five years including the preparatory department. She was one of four girls of the first graduating class, none of whom received their degrees because “matrimonial intentions interfered.” She said “I was the last to leave and Professor Robinson said to me despairingly, ‘I doubt if any girls will have the perseverance to stay by K.U. till they are graduated’ The dear man lived to see hundreds do so.”
TO KANSAS IN 1855
Alford came to Kansas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Savage, in 1855 from White River, Vt. The family was one of many who traveled under the sponsorship of the New England Emigrant Aid society which was organized to make Kansas a free state. Railroad train and river boat were the means of transportation as far as Kansas City, where the party took wagons.
Mrs. Alford described this part of the trip in an article in the Atlantic Monthly in 1929 as follows:
“It was a beautiful day when the Emigrant Aid party left Kansas City. Walking two by two beside their loaded teams, the band led them across the Kansas border with martial tread to the beat of patriotic airs, ending as they crossed the Shawnee-Mission grounds with Whittiers ‘Kansas Emigrants.’ It was a peaceful-looking party—even so were the Pilgrim forefathers—but as terrible as an ‘army with banners’ in winning Kansas for a free state.”
Of the first night of the emigrants in the wilderness that was then Lawrence, Mrs. Alford wrote:
“It had been a wild night of wind and storm. The campers had held on to their tents by main force to keep them from blowing away. But the morning sun shone down upon them thru the rain-washed air, serene and bright—a symbol, perhaps, of the history of the future town.
During their first year in Lawrence, Mrs. Alford’s mother and three of her brothers and sisters died. She wrote of her experiences of these days, recalling John Brown’s visit to Kansas and the Kansas “Red Legs” who participated in the bloody border warfare. Her description of Quantrill’s raids:
DESCRIPTION OF RAID
At daybreak the next morning, Quantrill’s guerrillas, 300 strong, came upon the sleeping town. It was totally unprepared. There was no railroad or telegraph at this time. Every messenger sent to warn of Quantrill’s approach met with disaster. By some blunder the guns of the militia were stored in blockhouses at the intersection of streets. The town was without defense. Quantrills orders were “Kill every man and burn every house.” The guerillas, magnificent horsemen, rode at breakneck speed thru the streets, a revolver in each hand, shooting every man in sight.
Mrs. Alford entered the University of Kansas in September, 1866, one of 55 students. She wrote of that experience:
On that morning I went out early into the dewy pasture to catch my pony for the 3-mile ride into town. These rides were my delight. The most expensive car could not have given me more pleasure than did Neo, my pony, named Neosho for his birthplace.
“It was a bright and beautiful morning with a hint of autumn coolness in the air, on this natal day of Kansas university. No one, I am sure, ever climbed Mt. Oread with higher hopes than were mine on that September morning. I had long envied my cousins in the East who were enjoying the privileges of Mt. Holyoke and Dartmouth colleges. Now these privileges were to be mine! The blood of book-loving ancestors was fairly singing in my veins.
WROTE OF LILAC HEDGE
Another anecdote concerning the University which she wrote was the lilac hedge east of Fraser. She said:
“It may be of interest to others, as well as myself, to know that the lilac hedge east of Fraser (which had its beginning on my father’s farm, and was donated by him to K.U.) has a step-child on the campus of Stanford university.
“When Professor Carruth left Kansas for California he took with him a bundle of cuttings from the lilac hedge. When rooted, he planted them along one side of the lot on the Stanford campus where he was building his house. Watered with loving care and nurtured by Kansas sentiment, the hedge thrived. It was coming into bloom as I saw it last Sunday, when driving thru Stanford’s beautiful campus, after attending services at the Memorial chapel. Adjoining Professor Carruth’s place, on the other side from the hedge, are the grounds on which stand Herbert Hoover’s white stucco mansion. It is pleasant to remember that the two families, one in the charming though modest frame cottage, and the other in the imposing white mansion, were most congenial neighbors. In simple friendliness and with scholarly tastes they found much in common. In such a distinguished neighborhood the lilac hedge should thrive, and do credit to its alma mater at K.U.”
The origin of the rock chalk known yell, known thruout the United States, has been discussed by Mrs. Alford as follows:
“My father was an honorary member of the science club of K.U. and at least once every summer entertained the club at the farm. On one such occasion the K.U. yell originated.
“There was a pile of chalk rocks and other geological specimens in front of the house. I think it was Professor Bailey who began with rock chalk. Some one else added Jayhawk and the jolly crowd of students made up the yell, not expecting it to be anything permanent.”
Mrs. Alford was the mother of six graduates of the University, one of whom, Alfred C. Alford, was killed in the Spanish-American War. A bronze plaque in his memory is on the wall of the main lounge of the Union building. The other children are Anna M. Sellars, Donald Alford, Dr. Joseph Alford, Mrs. Sylvia D. Belden and Theodore C. Alford of the Kansas City Star.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jay
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Stillman Alford; and son Alfred Cecil “Fred” Alford in Kansas Obituaries; of her son Donald Stillman Alford in California Obituaries; her son Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of her daughter Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
Susan’s account of her father’s life:
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SYLVIA BROWN ALFORD
MONROE DEMOCRAT
Monroe, Monroe Co., MI—Thursday, 7 April 1887
At Trenton [Wayne Co.], Mich., Friday the 1st inst., Mrs. Sylvia Alford, relict [widow] of the late John Alford, and mother of Capt. Ben Alford, of this city.
The deceased and her husband came to Monroe from Buffalo in a small sailing vessel in 1818 and were six weeks in making the passage. They lived here until 1835, when they removed to Gibraltar. Mrs. Alford was born in 1799 and consequently was about 88 years old. She was well known to many of our older citizens.
Her remains were buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Tuesday.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Benjamin H. Alford and Maria L. Alford Duddleson in this compilation.
Her gravestone in Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit is nearly illegible.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: John Mallory 1798 NY1, George 1764 CT VT2, Benedict 1716 CT3, Benedict 1688 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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TEKLA AMANDA WICKLUND ALFORD
NORWAY CURRENT
Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—Saturday, 21 February 1920
Tuesday last [February 17], after an illness of about two months, Tekla, wife of Edwin Alford died at the home of her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alford.
The deceased was 19 years old and left, beside her husband a two-months old son. She is also survived by her father Dan Vicklund and two brothers Albert and John.
The remains were buried yesterday (Friday) afternoon in Norway cemetery, after services at the Alford home conducted by Rev. J.H. Mapplebeck of the M.E. church.
Photo from Norway Township Cemetery, Norway, Dickinson Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J S Gundstrom
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edwin Earl Alford, in this compilation.
Her father and brothers are buried as Wicklunds in Norway Township Cemetery.
From BjorkRisinge Family Tree, Ancestry: The obituaries of her father and brothers also spell their last name Wicklund. See this tree for much more information, including the ship’s manifest showing her arrival in the U.S. from Liverpool via Gothenberg, Sweden, in 1905 with her parents and brothers. On the Gothenberg passenger list, the family name is clearly spelled Wiklund, and she is Tekla. She is Tekla Amanda in Sweden Church Records: born 12 Aug 1900.
Her death certificate lists her as Teckla Alfred, born in MI. The only other place her name is spelled Teckla is on her gravestone in Norway Township Cemetery, Norway, Dickinson Co. MI.
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THARVEL ALFORD, JR.
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Tuesday, 28 August 1973
CASSOPOLIS—Funeral services for Tharvel Alfred [sic] Jr., of Route 3, Brownsville street, Cassopolis, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Connelly funeral home, Cassopolis…. Burial will be in Community Chapel cemetery….
Mr. Alfred was born Nov. 10, 1954, in Niles. He had been employed at the Dodge Manufacturing Company in Mishawaka, Ind.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tharvel Alfred Sr., and a sister, Mrs. Marvin Fanchez [sic: Sanchez] of Cassopolis.
He was a member of the Community Baptist church.
Photo from Calvin Community Chapel Cemetery, Calvin Center, Cass Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, C & Y Zinn-Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his mother, Mary E. Lee Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
Tharvel was shot by his father:
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Tuesday, 28 August 1973
His lineage: Tharvel 1954 MI1, Tharvel 1915 IL2, Adam 1878 IL3, Hack 1833 GA4.
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THERON JACOB ALFORD
“Theron, Julia, Jacob, and Karoline Alford”
Photo from AAlford64’s Alford, Wygant … Extended Family Tree (Ancestry)
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Saturday, 15 July 1978
Photo from Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor bgraustark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1978) dates of Theron Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Perry, Shiawassee Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Julia G. Keil Alford; parents, Jacob Eugene Alford and Frances Josephine Wygant Alford; son Jacob Eugene Alford; and sisters Ada M. Alford Brownell Hoff and Minnie E. Alford Carpenter in this compilation.
From MI Marriages: Theron J. Alfred [sic], age 21 son of Jacob Alford and Frances Wygant, married Julia Keil, age 18 daughter of Edward Keil and Carolina Schneider, on 25 Feb 1920 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Theron Jacob 1899 MI1, Jacob Eugene 1854 OH2, Ambrose 1833 OH3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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THOMAS ALFORD
EVENING NEWS
Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI—Saturday, 7 July 1917
Thomas Alford, one of the pioneer residents of Chippewa county and well known [illegible], passed away at this home in Rosedale [Chippewa Co.] Thursday afternoon after a year’s illness. He was 75 years old.
Funeral services will be held at the Donaldson Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
The late Mr. Alford came to Rosedale 25 years ago, and has resided there ever since. Had he lived until October 4 he could have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
A wife and seven children survive. The children are: Robert and Alex, of Soo, Ont.; Mrs. David Moore, Mrs. Joseph Watson, Mrs. Atkinson and James Alford, all of this city; and Blair Alford of Detroit.
AAFA NOTES: The Griffin/Everly Family Tree on Ancestry says Thomas Alford was born 18 Jan 1842 in Ontario, Canada and married Matilda Mitchell. His parents are listed as John Alford and Annie McGuire.
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THURLOW C. “SIM” ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, MI—Wednesday, 12 November 1975
MILAN—Thurlow C. (Sim) Alford, 65, of 62 W. Main St., died Tuesday in the Van Buren Convalescent Center in Belleville [Wayne Co.] after a long illness. Friends may call at the Stevens Funeral Home in Milan after 6 tonight. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clare M. Tesch of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Marble Park Cemetery, Milan.
The son of Willis and Mary Alford, he was born Sept. 23, 1909, in Milan. He married Lucille Randell in 1928 in Milan and she died Sept 5, 1969.
Surviving are a son, James of Ypsilanti; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Fairchild of Pinckney; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mildred Wilkerson of Ypsilanti; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A son, Thurlow Jr., died in 1969.
Photo from Marble Park Cemetery, Milan, Washtenaw Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor cemeterywalker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1975) dates of Thurlow Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Milan, Monroe Co., MI.
See the obituaries of his daughter Dorothy J. Alford Wilson Fairchild; and sister Bertha May Alford Russ in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Thurlow Junior Alford Jr. in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thurlow C. 1909 MI1, Willis 1861 OH2, Martin 1823 PA3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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TINA LOU LEPPER ALFORD
Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation
Union City, Branch Co., MI—____ October 2019
Tina Lou Alford, 70, of Union City, passed away on October 6, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family and old friends. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the First Congregational Church UCC in Union City…. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation of Union City.
Tina was born on July 26, 1949 in Highland Park, MI to Jack and Donna Lou (Brown) Lepper. She grew up in Union City and graduated in 1967 from Union City High School, where she was a drum majorette. Following high school, Tina attended Ferris State, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, supporting herself as a neurological technician at Borgess Hospital. It was through a co-worker there that she met her future husband, Dar Alford. On June 20, 1970, they married at the First Congregational Church UCC in Union City. Shortly afterward, Tina attended beauty school on the promise she could purchase the beauty shop owned by her maternal grandmother, Bessie Stagner. This was the start of 40 years of owning and operating beauty salons in Union City, most notably Tina’s Snip-n-Curl.
Everyone in Union City knew Tina and she joked she was related to half of the town. She lived there most of her life, outside of a few years residing in Kalamazoo and Whitmore Lake. Tina loved being involved in her community, including directing plays and playing in the bell choir at her church; working with the high school band’s drum majorettes and flag corps; coordinating the Union City sesquicentennial musical show; belonging to the Society for Historical Preservation, where she portrayed her Grandma Bessie in the Riverside Memories tour; and hosting all kinds of theme parties, including her legendary annual Christmas ornament exchange gathering. Tina not only hosted parties but was also the life of the party. She knew how to keep life fun.
Family and friends meant everything to Tina. She was very caring, always putting others first and looking for ways to help. She would cut people’s hair for free if they were out of work and seeking a job. Tina had wonderful antiques and a large collection of old beauty implements and accessories. She enjoyed shopping and thrifting, music and dancing, and getting together with old friends to share stories and laughter. Tina’s warmth, wit and community spirit will be forever cherished by those fortunate enough to know her.
Tina is survived by her children, Darcy (Derrick) McCarty of Ypsilanti, Justin (Angela) Alford of Normal, IL, Shelley Thiel of Plano, TX and Kim Audette of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren, Callie, Harper, Kaylee, Kaleb, Kaedon, Bree and Nate; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, MaKenna, Brynlee, Abigail and one on the way; and sisters Terri (James Topliss) Lepper of Clinton, SC and Tangi Lepper of Portage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darwin Alford (2004) and her infant daughter, Jennifer Lou.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to First Congregational Church UCC, 410 N. Broadway Street, Union City, MI 49094 or Battle Creek Cancer Center, 300 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017 or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband Darwin Lee “Dar” Alford in this compilation.
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VALETT ALVORD
EVENING NEWS
Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI—Wednesday, 29 June 1904
EFFIE ALVORD’S FATHER IS DEAD
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., June 29—Vallet Alvord, the father of Effie Alvord, who was shot by Charles Swayze, died of heart failure last Monday. He was 79 years old, and leaves five sons and two daughters.
The morning his daughter was shot he said, “I wish Effie was here.” Those words were the last conscious words he spoke, as from then on he was in a delirium which terminated in death, and never knew his daughter was shot. His remains were taken to Saginaw.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Justin Perry Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Valett 1825 NY1, Zelotes 1790 VT2, Phineas 1763 VT3, Phineas 1737 VT4, Thomas 1710 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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VERA MAY ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Saturday, 23 August 2003
Vera M. Alford of Kalamazoo, MI—Died Friday morning August 22, 2003.
Vera was born April 2, 1912 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Clyde R. and Mary E. (Whipple) Alford. She was a proud member of a prominent farming family and lived the majority of her life in Texas Township. For 41 years, she was employed with Mastercraft Corporation, retiring in 1977. She was also a member of Texas Corner’s Bible Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and 6 brothers.
She is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Constance Alford of Kalamazoo and Genevieve Alford of Texas; and 15 nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 11 o’clock Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South St.... Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Texas Corner’s Bible Church, Alzheimers Association, or Rose Arbor Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
Photo from Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Weiszer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera M. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
See the obituaries of her brothers Norval Von Alford and Orville N. Alford; and her grandfather William Henry Harrison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister-in-law Genevieve Marie Berg Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From Thomas Gunn Family Tree (Ancestry): Vera May Alford was the daughter of Clyde Rudolph Alford and Mary Elma Whipple.
Her lineage: Vera May 1912 MI1, Clyde Rudolph 1876 MI2, William Henry Harrison 1840 MI3, William 1799 MA4.
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VERNIE F. HOLFORD
GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI—9 February 1983
Vernie F. Holford Sr., aged 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday morning.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Freda L. Holford; five sons; two daughters; 26 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger Holford of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Holford of Denver, Col., Mrs. Mildred Hickerty of Grand Rapids.
Mr. Holford reposes at the Alt Mortuary where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 1:30 pm. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park.
Photo from Rosedale Memorial Park, Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vernie Holford (SS# issued in MI) was born 14 June 1897 and died _____ Feb 1983, last residence Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
We included the obituary of his sister Cecile Vernice Holford Holford in Colorado Obituaries.
He was the son of James Franklin Holford and Laura C. White.
His HOLFORD lineage: Vernie F. 1897 MI1, James Franklin 1871 MI2, Edwin A. 1847 MI3, Humphrey 1823 OH4.
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VERNON ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 1 July 1933
BOY DIES, RESULT OF STEPPING ON RUSTY PIECE OF IRON
Vernon Alvord, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alvord, Forest street, died this morning in University of Michigan hospital, Ann Arbor, of tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw.
Vernon stepped on a sharp iron near his home Thursday, June 20, cutting his foot deeply. Lockjaw resulted and he was taken to Ann Arbor where his foot was amputated Thursday, a week after the wound was inflicted.
He is survived by his parents.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The remains will arrived in Fort Huron late this afternoon.
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TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 3 July 1933
Funeral services for Vernon Alvord, 7, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Alvord, who died Saturday in University of Michigan hospital, Ann Arbor, of tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, were held this afternoon in the home of the parents, Forest street. Rev. Gordon M. Wood, pastor of Gratiot Park Methodist Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William Richard Alvord and Macie Beatrice LaVere Cowan Alvord; and brothers Dwain Alvord and Ronald R. Alvord in this compilation.
From MI Deaths: Vernon Alvord was born 7 Dec 1924 in Port Huron, son of William Alvord, born Rose City, MI, and Macie LaVere. Cause of death was tetanus.
Vernon is buried in the Alvord plot in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, but he has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Vernon 1924 MI1, William Richard 1894 MI2, William 1863 MI3, Charles 1840 NY4, Samuel 1792 MA5, Phineas 1760 MA6, Zebadiah 1724 MA7, John 1696 MA8, Jonathan 1669 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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VERNON CHARLES BARRY ALVORD
ALCONA COUNTY REVIEW
Harrisville, Alcona Co., MI—25 July 2007
Vernon Charles Barry Alvord, 43, of Glennie, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born to Ronald and Leah (Brant) Alvord on April 15, 1964 in Detroit, Mich. and was raised in Royal Oak, Mich. He married Patricia (Patsy) Monroe on November 10, 1990 in St. Clair, Mich. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, lived in Sandusky, Mich. for six years, then moved to Glennie in 2001. Mr. Alvord was an iron worker in metro Detroit and taught Native American Culture in different schools around the state. He was a Medical First Responder for the Curran and Curtis Township fire departments.
Mr. Alvord is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Jamie and Leah; one son, Travis; one stepson, Jeramie (Melissa) Maza, of Belleville, Mich.; two step granddaughters, Brianna and Kaylee; his mother, Leah (Marvin) Cooper of St. Clair, Mich.; his father, Ronald of Warren, Mich.; three brothers, Dave of Port Huron, Mich., and Ron and Greg Alvord, both of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; his grandmother, Ann Baker; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon C. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Leah Elizabeth “Chickie” Sault Alvord Cooper, in this compilation.
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VIOLA SUE DEGROFT HALFORD
MAPLE VALLEY NEWS
Hastings, Barry Co., MI—Saturday, 22 February 2014
VERMONTVILLE [Eaton Co.], MI—Sue Halford, age 89, of Vermontville, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at the Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte.
Mrs. Halford was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Portland, the daughter of Roy J. and Josephine (Hissong) De-Groft.
Surviving are her children, David and Anne Halford of Adrian, Steve and Sharon Halford of Illinois, Mike Halford of New Jersey, Sam Halford of Indiana, Judy and Sherman Scott of Vermontville, Janice Halford of Hastings and Linda Crowden of Michigan Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Stella.
Sue dearly loved her family and friends. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation of funeral services.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the home of Judy and Sherman Scott, 187 First Street in Vermontville.
Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home of Charlotte. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.
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Charlotte, Eaton Co., MI—_____ February 2014
Viola “Sue” Halford
(February 4, 1925 - February 17, 2014)
Sue Halford, age 89, of Vermontville, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at the Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte.
Mrs. Halford was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Portland, MI the daughter of Roy J. and Josephine (Hissong) DeGroft.
Surviving are: her children, David & Anne Halford of Adrian, Steve & Sharon Halford of Illinois, Mike Halford of New Jersey, Sam Halford of Indiana, Judy & Sherman Scott of Vermontville, Janice Halford of Hastings and Linda Crowden of Michigan Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Stella and daughter, Sandy Smith on Feb. 5, 2011.
Sue dearly loved her family and friends.
At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation of Funeral Services. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the home of Judy and Sherman Scott, 187 First Street in Vermontville, MI….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Viola S. Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
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WANDA E. PETERSON ALFORD
Photo from Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home
EVENING NEWS
Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI—23 November 2010
Wanda E. Alford of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Tendercare Nursing Home. She was born April 18, 1926 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
She was a lifelong member of the First Church of Christ; member of the Sault High Class of 1944; a registered nurse for 42 years having received her training at Edward W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich.; worked at War Memorial Hospital and at Lake Superior State University in the LPN program as an instructor; School Nurse at the Sault Area Schools retiring in June 1988.
Wanda is survived by her husband James Alford whom she married October 1947 at the First Church of Christ; son Kevin (Kim) Alford of Brimley, Mich.; two daughters Jane (Jerry) Engstrom of Grand Blanc, Mich.; Julie (Daryel) McCarrel of Port Huron, Mich.; sisters Avice (Arne) Schultz of Mountain Home, Ark.; grandchildren Craig Engstrom, Jill (Casey) Kondel, Brian Alford and Paul Alford; great-grandchildren Taylor and Sadie Kondel, Peyton and Hunter Engstrom.
She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Mabel (Brownlee) Peterson; children Mark Alford and Jill Alford; sister Doris Beery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday November 23, 2010 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home. 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 24 at First Church of Christ. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at the First Church of Christ with Mr. Tom Cash officiating. Final resting place will be Oaklawn Chapel Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda E. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
See the obituary of her husband, James Alexander Alford, in this compilation.
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WANDA J. CZERNIEC ALVORD
FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Thursday, 30 November 2017
Alvord, Wanda J. of Flushing, age 92, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Hyde Park Memory Care. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint… Burial in Millington Township Cemetery….
Wanda was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 1925. On October 12, 1946, she married Lawrence Alvord and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2012.
Wanda enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts. She attended Central Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Alvord retired from GM after 25 years of service. Wanda was very supportive, generous and devoted to her family.
Surviving are children, Larry of Davison, Keith and wife Diane of Portage; grandchildren, Chad and Melissa, Amy and husband Mitch Whisler, Tyler and wife Lauryn, Brad and wife Becky, Kylee and husband Ryan Mullen and Kari; great-grandchildren, Logan, Riley, Brendan, Nolan, Benjamin, Jacob, Avery, Paxton and Theodore; special friend, Allen Myers; granddogs, Oreo and Murphy, who were very important in Wanda’s life.
She was preceded in death by special friends, Charles and Catherine Alvord. Special thank you to Hyde Park Memory Care and Heart to Heart Hospice for all the care they gave Wanda.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lawrence Wayne Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of them and of their shared gravestone.
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WANDA LEILA MARCUM ALFORD LAVIGNE
NEWS-HERALD
Southgate, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Lavigne, Wanda L. Age 79; March 5, 2017 of Brownstown Twp.; and formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lavigne and the late Alben Alford; loving mother of Bonnie (Paul) Calkins, Timothy Alford, Gloria Alford, Mark (Robin) Alford, Ross (Cheryl) Alford and Caleb Lavigne; dearest grandmother of ten and great grandmother of nine. Also survived by one sister Judy (Chet) Hintz as well as other loving family and friends.
She will be missed by her dog Bubba.
Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
For service information please call The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 734-671-5400. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Photo from Oak Ridge Cemetery, Woodhaven, Wayne Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina (Daniel) Strevel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of the parents of her first husband, Alben Alford, William Garrett Brock Alford and Beryl Thomas Marlow Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
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WILFRED LEON “BUD” ALVORD
TUSCOLA COUNTY ADVERTISER
Caro, Tuscola Co., MI—15 July 2009
Wilfred “Bud” Alvord II, Millington, MI—Passed peacefully from our world into God’s Kingdom early Thursday morning, July 9, 2009 at his residence, at the age of 49.
Wilfred L. Alvord II was born the son of Wilfred (Bill) and Mary (Winiarski) Alvord I in Saginaw on Feb. 20, 1960. Bud was a lifelong Millington resident. He worked as a mechanic and on various maintenance crews for some of the area Parks & Recreational Campgrounds. He loved collecting various collectibles, one being diecast model John Deere tractors. Most of all, Bud loved being with his children, Morgan and Brenden and the rest of his family. Bud loved life and he embraced it no matter the challenges and in life he faced each challenge head on. Bud was a fighter and he fought very hard all throughout each challenge.
On Thursday, July 9, Bud left this world. Even though he’ll be missed, it’s his time to rest with his Lord.
Bud leaves to cherish his many wonderful memories, his children, Morgan and Brenden; parents, Bill and Mary Alvord; his sisters and brothers and their spouses, Mary Jo and Dave Datz, niece Maric Datz; Melodie and John Hauger, niece Meridith; Malinda and David Wells, nieces Madrina, Martina, Malana and Mariah; William “Bill” and Melina, nephew Brett; Warren “Bob” and Angil, niece Madison; Maxine Alvord and Weldon Alvord, Heather and Kylich; two great-nephews, Josh and Dylan and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and other extended family.
Bud was preceded in death by a sister, Maureen.
Funeral Mass for Bud was celebrated Monday, July 13 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Otisville. Msgr. Richard Groshek celebrated the Funeral Mass and gave closing committal prayers at the cemetery. Bud was laid to rest in Millington Twp. Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus of St. Francis paid a tribute to Bud at the funeral home Sunday evening.
Memorials may be made to his children in care of Hanlin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 311, Millington, MI 48746. You may send personal condolences or share a memory online at hanlinfuneralhome.com. Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington assisted the Alvord family with the arrangements.
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FLINT JOURNAL
Flint, Genesee Co., MI—Sunday, 12 July 2009
Alvord, Wilfred L. (Bud) II - Of Millington, age 49, passed from our world into God’s Kingdom early Thursday morning, July 9, 2009 at his residence.
Friends may call at the Hanlin Funeral Home on Sunday where the family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Sunday evening. There will be a tribute by the Knights of Columbus of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Otisville.
The burial will follow at the Millington Twp. Cemetery. Msgr. Richard Groshek will celebrate the Mass and give closing prayers at the cemetery….
Photo from Millington Cemetery, Millington, Tuscola Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Irishlady57
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilfred L. Alvord (SS# issued in MI), last residence Millington, Tuscola Co., MI.
See the obituary of his grandmother Helen J. Hanlin Alvord in this compilation.
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WILHELMINA “MINNIE” CHRISTIANSON ALFORD
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Tuesday, 1 June 1943
Mrs. Minnie H. Alford, 957 LaVette street, Benton Harbor, died Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, at St. Joseph Sanitorium where she was a patient several days.
She was born November 15, 1873, in Maquoketa, Ia.
Mrs. Alford is survived by two sons, Harold, Hammond, Ind., and Robert, Tampa, Fla.; a sister Mrs. Amelia Odgen, Maquoketa, Ia.; three grandchildren, Jack, in the Army; Connie, and Barbara Jean Alford, Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. from the Kerlikowske funeral chapel. Dan Mather, Christian Science reader will officiate. Burial in Crystal Spings cemetery.
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THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Friday, 4 June 1943
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. ALFORD
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Alford, 757 LaVette street, Benton Harbor, were held Thursday at 4 p.m., from the Kerlikowske funeral chapel.
Dan Mather, of the Christian Science church was reader….
Casket bearers were W.S. Johnson, Mark Johnson, Earl Jennings, C.N. Rhodes, Fred Phillips and W.F. Clements.
A large group of out-of-town relatives attended the services. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Alford, and daughter, Corinne, Hammond, Ind., and their son Jack, now stationed with the army at Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alford, and daughter Barbara, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Amelia Ogden, Mrs. Amelia Stender, Mrs. Laura Luett, and Ralph Ast, all of Maquoketa, Ia.; Nell Swart, Kalamazoo; and Mr. and Mrs. John V. Anderuin, Chicago, Ill.
Burial was in Crystal Springs cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edward Perry Alford, which includes photos of them and of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Robert Gordon Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of her son Howard Edward Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Wilhelmina was born in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., IA, the daughter of John Christianson and Mary Peterson.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit, Wayne Co., MI—Wednesday 21 July 1999
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 10 Feb 1910, last residence Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Ora “Cindy” Hodges Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Alton Ray Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
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WILLIAM ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 2 April 1938
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Permelia Pifer Alvord; and children Joseph V. Alvord, Margaret Isabelle “Belle” Alvord Krenke, and William Richard Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Charles Leroy Alvord in California Obituaries.
William has a Find A Grave memorial in Kinney Cemetery, Wadhams, St. Clair Co., MI. However, in 2021, a Find A Grave photographer reported: “Cemetery office has no record of this person” and he is “not listed in database.”
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. 614:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: William 1863 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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WILLIAM BANKS ALFRED
STATE JOURNAL
Lansing, Ingham Co., MI—Thursday, 20 November 2008
BLOOMINGDALE [Van Buren Co.]—William Banks Alfred, age 75, was born May 12, 1933, in Kalamazoo, MI. Bill slipped the surly bonds of his earthly home November 18, 2008, put out his hand and touched the face of God.
He grew up in Bloomingdale, MI, graduating from high school in 1951. He left Bloomingdale in 1952 to attend college in East Lansing. He married Dorothy Peters on March 6, 1954 in Allegan, MI. After graduating from Michigan State University in 1956, he taught and coached football and basketball in Burr Oak, MI. He left the field of education to become a manufacturing engineer. He worked in this field for the remainder of his career. He moved with his family to the City of DeWitt, MI in 1962 where they lived for 28 years. In 1990, he and his wife moved to an 80-acre farm east of Kendallville, IN. In 2008, they returned to the home in Bloomingdale where Bill grew up. Bill was a senior member of the society of Manufacturing Engineers, he served on the DeWitt Zoning Board of Appeals for many years, was a life member of the NRA, charter member of the Bloomingdale Conservation Club and served on the Bloomingdale Village Council. Bill was an inventor. He designed and built machines.
He leaves his wife, Dorothy; four children, Fred (Linda) Alfred of Ithaca, Pamela (Tom) Dickerson of Gobles, Bill (Carla) Alfred of Grand Rapids, and Heather Alfred Hill of South Haven; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Joyce (Karl) Stone of Paw Paw.
A memorial service and luncheon will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Bloomingdale Christian Church, 208 E. Pine St., Bloomingdale, MI. Any contributions in Bill’s name may be directed to Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Garden Fund. Arrangements by Bloomingdale Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William B. Alfred (SS# issued in MI) was born 12 May 1933, last residence Bloomingdale, Van Buren Co., MI.
See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Jane Peters Alfred, in this compilation.
In 1940, Bloomingdale, Van Buren Co., MI, William B. Alfred, age 6 born MI, is living with his parents, Matthew C. Alford 39 WV, Mildred B. 29 MI, and his sister Joyce 4 MI.
From Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993 (Ancestry): On 19 June 1930 in Elkhart Co., IN, Mathew Claude Alfred, born 8 Sept 1900 in Weston, WV, son of Ulysses V. Alfred and Nancy L. Lawson, married Mildred Blanche Banks, born 25 Apr 1910 in Bloomingdale, MI, daughter of Fred W. Banks and Maude C. Haven.
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WILLIAM F. ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Brown Funeral Home
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Sunday, 17 September 2017
NILES [Berrien Co., MI]—William “Bill” F. Alford, Jr., 73, of Niles, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 14, 2017, following a hard fought battle with cancer.
Bill was born on February 3, 1944, to the late William Sr. and Betty L. (Schau) Alford in Buchanan [Berrien Co.], Michigan. After graduating from Niles High School, Bill went on to attend Murray State University. Afterward, he returned home to assist his father with the budding family business, Kentucky Fried Chicken. In an endeavor that would last over 50 years, Bill and his father successfully built a strong KFC business in Southwest Michigan, which culminated in 19 restaurants and a distribution operation.During his 50 year legacy as a Franchisee, he would proudly serve as President of the Great Lakes KFC Association as well as First Vice President of the AKFCF. Bill was devoted to, and loved his KFC family.
Bill also had another passion in life, his love for horses. From a very young age and throughout his life, he rode, trained and competed in equestrian events. He often enjoyed relaxing and just watching the horses run. Bill took great pride in the horse farm and training complex he and his wife Nancy built together.
Bill had a very strong work ethic. It was important to him to instill that into his family and work associates. Bill also found it important to contribute. He proudly but privately carried on his family’s legacy of philanthropy work, giving to many local charities and causes. But, above all, Bill cherished the time he was able to spend with his family.
On February 8, 2010 Bill wed Nancy Lane at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou Alford; father, William Alford Sr.; and sister, Martha Alford-Rudoni.
Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Alford; children, William (Martha) Alford III of Topanga, California, Richard (Kari) Alford of Edwardsburg, Ashley (Jeremy) Courtland of Buchanan, Allison and Wyatt Alford, Jerika Eskander, Jacklyn Sullivan and Katie Grubner, all of Niles, ten grandchildren and many extended family members and close friends. He will also be remembered by his father’s wife, Florence Alford, whom he had kept a close friendship with, as well as Nancy’s mother, Marilyn Lane.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a time of visitation beginning at noon. Immediately following the funeral, an interment will be held in the family estate at Silverbrook Cemetery….
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, William F. Alford Sr. and Betty Lou Schau Alford; and his sister Martha Lou Alford Rudoni in this compilation.
His lineage: William F. 1944 MI1, William F. 1923 TN2, Charles 1902 TN3, James William 1873 TN4, James William 1824 TN5, William 1780 VA6.
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WILLIAM F. ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Brown Funeral Home
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN—Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Aug. 28, 1923 - Nov. 10, 2013
NILES [Berrien Co., MI]—William F. Alford, 90, of Niles, passed to his rest on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at his home surrounded and being cared for by his family.
William was born in Gibson County, Tennessee, on August 28, 1923, to the late Charles and Martha “Mattie” (Bell) Alford. On October 11, 1941, William wed Betty Lou Shau, and they enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage. William enlisted and served his country proudly in the United States Army. After Betty Lou’s passing William again found love and companionship in Florence Kuhl, and they wed November 21, 2010.
Anyone who knew William understood what a determined and driven man he was. He strove every day to be successful in any endeavor he put his mind to. He was instrumental in starting the National Association of Franchisees for Kentucky Fried Chicken, and then went on to serve for more than 50 years. Not only was he involved with a national organization, he believed strongly in community, serving as a former director of the First National Bank of Niles; he donated the land for the Riverfront Park, contributed to both the war memorial and also the new YMCA. He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post #26, a former president of the Chamber of Commerce, was a Mason and was also involved with the Shriners. Even though his involvement was far-reaching, his passion was his family; he was a devoted husband, a proud father and a doting grandfather; nothing made William happier than being surrounded by family.
He was preceded by his parents, his wife, Betty Alford, his daughter, Martha Lou Rudoni, and his brother, Cleo Alford.
He is survived by his second wife, Florence of Niles; his son, William (Nancy) Alford of Niles; two stepsons, Greg (Jennifer) Stoops and Mark (Rebecca) Stoops, both of Niles; eight grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his caretakers, Diana Brooks and Jim Reed.
Services for William will be Thursday, November 14, 2013, 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Jim Wing will be officiating. Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to the First Baptist Church, 1446 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120…. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.
Photos from Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Betty Lou Schau Alford; and his children Martha Lou Alford Rudoni and William F. Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William F. 1923 TN1, Charles 1902 TN2, James William 1873 TN3, James William 1824 TN4, William 1780 VA5.
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WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON ALFORD
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KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—_____ November 1924
William H. Alford, aged 84 years, died at the home of his son, Clyde Alford, in Texas Township [Kalamazoo Co., MI], Thursday morning at 11:00 o’clock.
He leaves, besides the son, one sister, Mrs. Gunn of Watervliet [Berrien Co., MI], and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be from the Truesdale’s chapel, Sunday at 2:00 o’clock. Burial in Texas cemetery.
Photo from Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners, Kalamazoo Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Weiszer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother Martha Ann McCullough Alford Stewart; his sisters Abigail Hannah Alford Lewis, Eliza Jane Alford Musselman, and Helen Caroline Alford Slack Gunn; and his grandchildren Norval Von Alford, Orville N. Alford, and Vera May Alford in this compilation.
The inscription on his gravestone includes: “Co. F. 49th Mich. Vol. Inf.”
This obituary is from MIGenWeb Archives, Kalamazoo County, posted by Kathy Linderholm, the owner of Sunny’s Family Tree (see notes under Eliza Jane Alford Musselman’s obituary). Kathy Linderholm’s web page also included the following information:
Parents: William and Martha (McCullough) Alford
Birth: March 29, 1840
Married: Mary E. Fuller on November 6, 1874
Divorced: 1886
Death: November 27, 1924
William Henry Harrison Alford was a private in Company F, 19th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was given a medical discharge in Detroit for wounds received at Georgia and Thompson Station, Tennessee. He was also a prisoner at Libby Prison and released in an exchange of prisoners. One wound was a result of a bullet entering his left wrist and coming out at the elbow. For this he received a lifetime pension of two dollars a month. The other was a back injury suffered from a shell burst in a tree over his head. In later years he developed a growth from this injury, and his daughter [?] said that the doctor came out to the farm and put William on the kitchen table, tied him down, administered some chloroform, and off came the growth.
On the 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses, William is living with his son Clyde in Texas, Kalamazoo Co., MI. In each year, William was born in MI, and his parents were born in MA and Ireland.
His lineage: William Henry Harrison 1840 MI1, William 1799 MA2.
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WILLIAM RICHARD ALVORD
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Saturday, 15 July 1961
William R. Alvord, 66, of 617 Pine Street, resident of Port Huron 51 years, died Friday in Port Huron Hospital.
Mr. Alvord was born Dec. 21, 1894 [sic: should be Dec. 29], in Rose City [Ogemaw Co.], Mich. He was a member of Ft. Gratiot Lodge No. 374, F.& A.M. and Mystic Chapter No. 58, OES.
He served with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War I. Mr. Alvord retired from the Detroit Edison Company in 1959 40 years of service.
He is survived by his widow; a sister, Mrs. Albert Krenke, Port Huron, and three brothers, Duane Alvord, Marysville; Ronald Alvord, Snowflake, Ariz., Joseph W. Alvord, Port Huron.
The remains are in the Albert A. Falk and Son Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday by Rev. Allen E. Northrup, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church. Burial will be in Omer Cemetery, Omer, Mich.
In another article:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 16 July 1961
Section 1, page 2:
Funeral services for William R. Alvord, 617 Pine Street, Port Huron, resident for 51 years, who died Friday, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Albert A. Falk and Son Funeral Home. Rev. Allen E. Northrup, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church, will officiate.
Among his survivors are two sons, Duane Alvord, Marysville, and Ronald Alvord, Snowflake, Ariz. They were listed as Mr. Alvord’s brothers in a previous article. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Burial will be in Omer Cemetery, Omer, Mich.
In another article:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 16 July 1961
Section 3, page 6:
Alvord, Wm. R.—of 617 Pine St. passed away July 14.
Husband of Mrs. Myrtle Alvord. Father of Duane and Ronald Alvord, brother of Joseph Alvord and Mrs. Albert Krenke….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Macie Beatrice LaVere Cowan Alvord; sons Dwain Alvord, Ronald R. Alvord, and Vernon Alvord; parents William Alvord and Permelia Pifer Alvord; and siblings Joseph V. Alvord and Margaret Isabelle “Belle” Alvord Krenke in this compilation.
On William Richard Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he was born 29 Dec 1894 [different than obituary] in Rose City, MI. He is a railroad fireman living in Port Huron, MI, with a wife and child.
On William Richard Alvord’s 1918 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he again reports his birth as 29 Dec 1894 in Rose City, MI. He is age 47, living in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI. He has an “artificial right leg.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: William Richard 1894 MI1, William 1863 MI2, Charles 1840 NY3, Samuel 1792 MA4, Phineas 1760 MA5, Zebadiah 1724 MA6, John 1696 MA7, Jonathan 1669 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM T. ALFORD
THE NEWS-PALLADIUM
Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI—Wednesday, 20 December 1972
William T. Alford, 62, of 1072 Territorial road, Benton Harbor, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mercy hospital, where he had been hospitalized since Dec. 10. He had been ill two years.
He was born Dec. 18, 1910, in Idlewild, Tenn., the son of George and Ora Alford. Mr. Alford had resided in this area since 1944 and had been employed at the Hilltop division, Industrial Rubber Company for 16 years.
Surviving are his widow, the former Aline Ferguson, whom he married on Sept. 6, 1936, in Caruthersville, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Ray of Stevensville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Landis (Geraldine) Glass and Mrs. Thomas (Joyce) Medler, both of Benton Harbor; a step-son, Ben Ferguson of Garden City, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. L.G. (Mogie) Hester of St. Louis, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pipestone chapel, Florin funeral home. Rev. Lloyd Phillips, Pastor of the United Methodist church, Stevensville, will officiate. Burial will be in North Shore Memory Gardens….
Photo from North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CA Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1972) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: His lineage: William T. 1910 TN1, George W. 1882 TN2, William T. 1853 TN3, James William 1824 TN4, William 1780 VA5.
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WILLIAM THOMAS ALFORD
MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI—Sunday, 13 November 2016
William Thomas Alford age 80 of North Port, Florida and Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016.
He was born on July 30, 1936 to William and Mary Alford.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Clara in 1978 and sister Hellen Stoy.
He worked for Brunswick for 43 years, retiring in 1998 and moving to Florida at that time. On December 3, 1955 he married Clara Harrington. They were married 23 years. Later, he remarried Marge Johnson on August 2, 1985 and she survives him.
Also surviving are one daughter, Debra (David) Lemieux; two sons, Michael (Cheryl) Alford, Dan (Jill) Alford; one stepson, Steve (Julie) Johnson; 4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 6 Siblings, twins: Mary Gay Jester and Hellen Stoy (Deceased); Sam (Eve) Alford; Resa (Cliff) Meyers; Joyce (Wayne) Pinter; and Steve (Janice) Alford.
Family will meet guests Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the VFW Post 3195 located at 5209 Grand Haven Road. Norton Shores, MI.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his father, William Gus “Bud” Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Thomas 1936 MO1, William Gus 1908 TN2, Nellie Monroe 1876 TN3, Thomas Jefferson 1825 TN4, William 1780 VA5.
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WILLIAM WARREN “DOC” ALFORD, JR.
MONROE EVENING NEWS
Monroe, Monroe Co., MI—5 September 2008
William “Doc” Alford, age 62, of Carleton, Michigan, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on September 3, 2008.
Beloved husband of Sharyn. Loving father of Kristin (William) Hammar, Susan Alford and Cathleen (Anthony) Kmiotek. Dearest grandfather of Colin, Casey, Alyssa and Lucas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Alford.
Mr. Alford recently retired from Guardian Industries after 37 years. Doc was an active member of the Flat Rock Elks Lodge # 1731 for 19 years. Along with spending time with his grandchildren, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and bowling.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 6:30 PM, followed by the Elks Lodge of Sorrow service at 7:00 PM, at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (Next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William W. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 18 Oct 1945, last residence Carleton, Monroe Co., MI.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Frances Boone Alford, in this compilation.
Engagement announcement:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 6 February 1966
Wedding announcement:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Sunday, 26 June 1966
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) and Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864.
His lineage: William Warren 1945 MI1, William Warren 1903 AR2, James William 1853 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
