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Montana Obituaries
MONTANA 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: 30 OCTOBER 2023
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The families of some of the subjects of these Montana 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 Four)
2. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
3. Known Descendants of Milton W. & William Henry Denton Alford
4. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
5. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
MT Marriages: Montana, County Marriages, 1865–1987; Montana, County Marriages, 1865–1993; Montana, Marriage Records, 1943–1986
MT Deaths: Montana, State Deaths, 1907–2018
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ADELBERT ALANSON ALVORD
Granduncle of Brice Douglas Alvord, AAFA #0907
Photo from BriceAlvord’s Brice Alvord_Newmaster (1) family tree (Ancestry)
DAILY INTER LAKE
Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT—Monday, 19 January 1942
SENATOR ALVORD OF THOMPSON FALLS PASSES AWAY SATURDAY
THOMPSON FALLS, Jan. 19—Masonic funeral services will be held tomorrow for State Senator A.A. Alvord, Thompson Falls attorney for 30 years. Senator Alvord died Saturday [January 17] at his home.
A native of Michigan [sic: Wisconsin], he was graduated from the law school of Valparaiso University at Valparaiso, Ind., and, after several years of teaching in Indiana, came west as a young man. He taught school in Idaho and served a term in the Idaho legislature before the turn of the century, then came to Montana to homestead at Camas Prairie.
Following his coming to Thompson Falls in 1911 he was Sanders county attorney for seven terms. Afterward he served one term in the state house of representatives and two terms in the senate. During the 1941 session he headed the senate committee on education.
Survivors include his widow, Helen; a son, William, of Kalispell, and a son and daughter in Alaska.
In another article:
SUNDAY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 18 January 1942
Photo from Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephanie Butler Molzhon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Elizabeth Helen Daisley Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Moena Helen Alvord Gallinatti in Washington Obituaries; of his son William Benton Alvord in North Dakota Obituaries; and of his parents, Charles Benjamin Alvord and Ellen Catherine Couillard Alvord, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
From A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, by Samuel Morgan Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, printer, 1908), p. 437:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Adelbert Alanson 1875 WI1, Charles Benjamin 1850 MI2, William Alanson 1829 NY3, Theoditus 1792 NY4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ALBERT JAMES ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Havre, Hill Co., MT—Thursday, 12 November 1959
Albert James Alford, 718 First Street died at his home Wednesday [November 11] on his 81st birthday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Holland and Bonine Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born Nov.11, 1878 at Lakefield, Ont. Canada and left Canada when he was 18 years old. He went to Gilby, N.D. where he was interested in farming. On Nov. 23, 1904 he married the former Anna Maud Copeland at Grand Forks, N.D. He homesteaded north of Havre in the Cottonwood community in 1910 and moved to Havre in 1930. He was employed then by the Highway Maintenance Department for 20 years before retiring. Following this he worked as a custodian at the F.A. Buttrey Co. store until retiring three years ago due to ill health.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Violet Warp and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, both of Havre, Mrs. Lillian DuBois, Juneau, Alaska; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
One son preceded him in death.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Marsh
AAFA NOTES: From Ontario, Canada Births (Ancestry): Albert James Alford was born 13 Nov 1878 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, son of Robert and Ann Alford.
See the obituary of his wife, Anna Maud Copeland Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Annie Violet Alford Warp in Minnesota Obituaries; and of his daughter Lillian Ethel Alford Loser Dubois in California Obituaries.
His lineage: Albert James 1878 Canada1, Robert 1829 England2.
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ALENE LOUISE THOMAS ALFORD
NORTH COUNTY TIMES
Carlsbad, CA—Sunday, 22 February 2009
RAMONA—Alene Louise Alford, 69, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at her home from a massive heart attack in Stevensville, Montana on Sunday, December 14, 2008.
Alene was born on Sept. 17, 1939 in San Diego, Calif. She graduated with honors from Ramona High School in January, 1957. Alene lived in Mesa Grande, Calif. until her divorce in 1972, whereupon she moved to Stevensville, Montana.
Alene’s father and mother, Warren and Esther Thomas preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Denise (Steve) Shadle of Fallbrook, Lynette Alford of Missoula, MT, Tack (Amy) Alford of Corvallis, MT, Nevie (Michael) Stephens of Stevensville, MT; six grandchildren, Paige and Leah Shadle, Tanner and Isaac Alford, Casey and Michael Stephens. Also surviving are her two sisters, Jean Thomas, Spokane, Wash., and Ann Marie Peavey, Loon Lake, Wash.; and many nephews and nieces. Alene also leaves behind her beloved and most cherished friend, Edna Alford [her mother-in-law]….
In another article:
RAVALLI REPUBLIC
Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—Thursday, 18 December 2008
STEVENSVILLE—Alene Louise Alford, 69, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away at her home in Stevensville, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
She was born Sept. 17, 1939 in San Diego, Calif. Alene graduated with honors from Ramona High School in January 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Spike Alford in 1957. They lived on the Alford Ranch in Santa Ysabel, Calif. until their divorce in 1972. That same year she moved to the Bitterroot Valley with her four children and has resided in Stevensville since that time.
Alene worked at the Fort Owen Supper Club and the Stevensville School District until 1976 when she was hired to work for Dr. Duane Goicoechea. She continued to work there until her retirement in January 2007.
Alene took great enjoyment in the simple pleasures in watching the wildlife around her home and visits with family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
Her father and mother Warren and Esther Thomas preceded her.
Alene is survived by her children, Denise (Steve) Shadle, Fallbrook, Calif., Lynette Alford, Missoula, Tack (Amy) Alford, Corvallis, Nevi (Michael) Stephens, Stevensville; six grandchildren, Paige and Leah Shadle, Tanner and Isaac Alford, Casey and Michael Stephens, Stevensville. Also surviving are her beloved sisters, Jean Thomas, Spokane and AnnMarie Peavey, Loon Lake, Wash. and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to accommodate out of state family.
The family suggests memorials to the Bitter Root Humane Association or the Stevensville Volunteer Fire Department.
The Whitesitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Yates
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alene Louise Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stevensville, Ravalli Co., MT. Her gravestone says she died 13 Dec 2008.
See the obituaries of her daughter Anna Lynette Alford; and her mother-in-law, Edna Audrey Harper Alford, in this compilation.
Wedding article:
DAILY TIMES-ADVOCATE
Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 11 January 1957
California Divorce Index, 1966–1984 (Ancestry) lists the divorce of Alene L. Thomas, born 1939, and Arthur F. Alford, born 1937, in San Diego, _____ May 1971. They were married in 1957.
Article about the California ranch:
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 19 September 1983
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Arthur Freeman 1937 CA1, Arthur Freeman 1914 VA2, Henry Hudson 1878 IN3, Royal Freeman 1830 PA4, Hiram 1800 VT5, Oliver 1867 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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ALICE D. SMITH HALLFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 15 March 2006
MISSOULA—In the early morning hours of Friday, March 10, 2006, Alice decided to extend her journey to be with a very important person in her life, her husband Ernest. Alice was born in Missoula on July 12, 1917, to Lester and Anna Smith, she was 88.
Alice loved her family and good friends, and especially her grandkids. She enjoyed camping and fishing when she was able. She had a very special way of touching your heart when she was around you.
We will always love you, mom and grandma, you will always have that special spot in our hearts.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; one daughter; one grandson; three great-grandsons; her parents; and two sisters.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Pat Norberg (Larry) of Missoula; son, Bud Hallford of Drummond; daughter, Sharon Burgess (Fred) of Concrete, Wash.; daughter, Bobbi Rucker (Joel) of Libby; 12 grandkids; 21 great-grandkids; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Missoula City Cemetery.... A reception will follow immediately at Alice’s home at 710 Marshall.
Pallbearers will be Bud Hallford, Larry Norberg, Dale Netzer, Roger Hallford, Fred Burgess and Todd Schatz.... Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Photo from Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becca
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her sister-in-law Ella Hutchins Hallford in this compilation.
Alice’s future husband Ernest, age 2-9/12 b. MT, and his brother Vernon, age 5 b. OK, are listed with their mother Ida Hallford, age 45 b. MO, on the 1920 census in Darby, Ravalli Co., MT.
Her parents, listed on Rootsweb Family Trees, are George Lester Smith and Anna Louise Kiss.
SSDI records show that Ernest Hallford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) was born 13 April 1917 and died _____ Oct 1979. His last residence was Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
Ernest’s father was Isaac T. Hallford, the son of Francis Marion Hallford and Rhoda Ruth Peters. Montana Death Index says Isaac died 17 March 1917 in MT, age 48. His wife Ida Hallford died 4 Nov 1929, age 54, in Silver Bow Co., MT.
Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage: Ernest I. 1917 MT1, Isaac T. 1867 MO2, Francis Marion 1830 MO3, Jesse 1781 NC4, John 1748 ??5.
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ANN MARIE HEROLD SCHIMPF ALFORD
Photo from Retz Funeral Home
INDEPENDENT RECORD
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—11 October 2010
Ann Marie (Herold) Alford, 95, of Helena, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at her residence in Helena.
Ann Alford was born to Frederick “Fritz” and Anna (Guettler) Herold on July 29, 1915, in Helena. She grew up on a farm in Lump Gulch and attended high schools at the St. Vincent Academy in Missoula and also Sand Point, Idaho, before graduating an honor student from Helena High in 1935.
Ann worked for a short time at Eddy’s Bakery until her marriage to Fred Schimpf in 1936. Fred preceded her in death in 1952. She worked for the telephone company and then later for the state Department of Administration Accounting Division for 26 years until her retirement. After retiring, Ann worked part time for the Legislative Council and the Teacher’s Retirement Division.
Ann married Willis “Al” Alford in August 1954, and he preceded her in death in 1988.
Survivors include her daughters, Doris J. (Harold) Shepherd of Helena and Phyllis A. (Mel) McBeath of Clancy; a sister, Johanna Dandro of Helena; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses, Fred Schimpf and Al Alford; and brothers, John Herold and Fred Herold.
Per Ann’s request, no formal services will be held, and burial will be held at Forestvale Cemetery…. Arrangements are under the care of Retz Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann Marie Alford (SS# issued in MT), last residence Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
See the obituary of her second husband, Willis Gale “Al” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From MT Marriages: Ann Schimpf, age 39 born 29 July 1915 in Helena, MT, daughter of Fred and Anna Herold, married Willis G. Alford, age 31 born 23 Apr 1923 in Shelby, MT, son of Hobert B. and Mary Alford, on 18 Aug 1954 in Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT.
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ANNA LYNETTE ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—7 June 2011
MISSOULA—Anna Lynette Alford, 51, passed away May 24, 2011, of complications from multiple sclerosis.
She was born Aug. 25, 1959, in Escondido, Calif., to Alene and Spike Alford, the second oldest of four children. Lynette graduated early from Stevensville High School in December 1976.
Those who knew her before the M.S. stole her body and mind remember her as a sweet and caring person as well as a free spirit. One of her former classmates once said, “I always thought she looked like an Indian princess.”
Our sister has been peacefully reunited with our mother Alene, who passed in 2008. Lynette, we are so sad that you are gone but grateful that you have been released from your many years of pain. You will always be remembered as our loving, intelligent, beautiful sister. We love you.
Photo from Grantsdale Cemetery, Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Penny Jo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anna Lynette Alford (SS# issued in MT), last residence Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT.
See the obituary of her mother, Alene Louise Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Anna Lynette 1959 CA1, Arthur Freeman 1937 CA2, Arthur Freeman 1914 VA3, Henry Hudson 1878 IN4, Royal Freeman 1830 PA5, Hiram 1800 VT5, Oliver 1867 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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ANNA MAUD COPELAND ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Thursday, 23 February 1967
HAVRE—Alford, Mrs. Anna Maud, 86, died at a local hospital.
Born in Canada, she homesteaded in the Havre area in 1912.
Survivors include three daughters and a brother.
Services were in Havre.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Havre, Hill Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Marsh
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Albert James Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Annie Violet Alford Warp in Minnesota Obituaries; and of her daughter Lillian Ethel Alford Loser Dubois in California Obituaries.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents: Thomas Copeland and Anna Louise Starr.
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BESSIE HALLFORD ROTH
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Saturday, 19 October 2002
Bessie Hallford Roth, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 18, 2002, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She was born in St. Clair County, Mo. on July 27, 1904, to James Francis and Cora (Estes) Hallford.
She came to the Gallatin Valley in a boxcar with her parents in 1908. Not only the times, but also the life, of a farm girl could be very demanding. Bessie was always up for the job and in doing so she developed her work ethic and tenacity for life that stayed with her for 98 years.
On March 16, 1927, she married the love of her life, Jessie Elsworth Roth. Together they farmed and ranched in the Gallatin Valley all of their lives. She enjoyed her family immensely and this was evident by the amount of time and love she extended to all of them. Bessie enjoyed other activities, and as could be expected they revolved around the outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, picnics, camping, driving trips and, perhaps most of all, she loved the birds.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Jim.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Bud) Chesley; daughter-in-law, Nancy Roth; grandchildren, Dan (Jonnie) Chesley and Sarah Chesley; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Dustin and Amanda Chesley; great-great-grandchildren, Victoria, Wyatt, Blaine, Zane, Junior, Destiny, Naomi and Sierra; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Family and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Bozeman Deaconess Hospice, c/o Foundation for Gifting, 931 Highland Blvd., Suite 3200, Bozeman, MT 59715; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Photo from Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Harrison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bessie Roth (SS# issued in MT), last residence Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Francis Hallford and Cora Estes Hallford, in this compilation.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Bessie 1904 MO1, James Francis 1869 MO2, Gilbert Lafayette 1836 MO3, Jesse 1781 NC4, John 1748 ??5.
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CARRIE A. PICKERING HALFORD
[Although she died in Oregon, we are also including her obituary here because she spent most of her life in Montana.]
MONTANA STANDARD
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—Thursday, 21 September 1939
PIONEER BOULDER RESIDENT TAKEN
MRS. CARRIE A. HALFORD, 72, SUCCUMBS IN PORTLAND, OREGON
BOULDER [Jefferson Co., MT], Sept. 20—Word was received here today of the death in Portland of Mrs. Carrie A. Halford, 72, pioneer Boulder resident.
Mrs. Halford was born in Evansville [Rock Co.], Wis., May 7, 1867 [1868 on gravestone], and came to Montana with her parents in 1871. The family settled on a ranch near Townsend. She became the wife of Dodley Halford in 1887 and the couple moved shortly after to Boulder. Mr. Halford died in Boulder in 1922.
Mrs. Halford was a charter member of the Boulder chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal church. She was widely known for her generosity and deeds of charity to those less fortunate.
Surviving relatives include three daughters: Mrs. Lillian Madsen of Boulder, Mrs. Lilah McCullough of Helena and Mrs. Yvette Arnold of Portland, Ore., and three sisters: Mrs. Anna Cline and Mrs. Ida Halford of Butte and Mrs. Lulu Chrismas of Joliet, Mont.
The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the St. Thomas Episcopal church in Boulder. Interment will be in the Forestville cemetery in Helena.
In another article:
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Friday, 29 September 1939
…. Mrs. Halford, esteemed pioneer woman, passed away September 18 in Portland where she had been taken by her family for medical attention.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Madsen of Boulder , Mrs. Lilah McCullough of Helena and Mrs. Gymette [sic: Yvette] Arnold of Portland, Ore.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Dodley Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Yvette Shirley “Java” Halford Herman Thorsen Arnold in Oregon Obituaries.
From Oregon Death Index, 1898–2008 (Ancestry): Carrie Halford died 17 Sept 1939 in Portland. Her spouse is Dodley.
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CHARLES LEE ALFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 1 May 1974
Photo from Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shawn James Emmett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1974) dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Hot Springs, Sanders Co., MT.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jean Hanson Smith Alford; and father, Martin Luther Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Eva A. Matteson Alford, in Oregon Obituaries.
From Montana, County Births and Deaths (Ancestry): Charles Lee Alford, age 92, born 14 Jan 1882 in KS, son of Martin Luther Alford and Eva Alford, died 30 Apr 1974 in Hot Springs, Sanders Co., MT.
From MT Marriages: Charles Lee Alford, born in Mound City, KS, son of Martin L. Alford and Eva A. Matteson, married Jean Smith, born in Sweden, daughter of John Hanson, on 1 Sept 1940 in Plains, Sanders Co., MT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Lee 1882 KS1, Martin Luther 1846 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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CLAYTON ROBERT ALFORD
[He died in Montana, but we are also including his obituary in West Virginia because that was his home.]
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 5 October 1938
In another article:
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Thursday, 6 October 1938
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brother Ralph Douglas Alford in WV Obituaries; of his siblings Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries; and of his brother Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
From Montana, County Births and Deaths (Ancestry): Clayton Robert Alford, age 18 born 24 Oct 1919 in Eckman, McDowell Co., WV, son of Robert Alford, died 2 Oct 1938 in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT.
Clayton’s birth year on his death certificate and his gravestone is incorrect. He is not listed on the 1920 census, and he is age 1 in 1930—see census reports included with his father’s obituary.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.
His lineage: Clayton Robert 1921 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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CORA ESTES HALLFORD
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—_____ August 1946
Mrs. Cora Hallford, 72, died at the home of her daughter, Ms. Donald Girven of Star Route [Bozeman, MT] early Monday morning August 12 [1946].
She was born August 28, 1873 in St. Clair County, Mo., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Estes. She received her education there and on December 9, 1894 she was married to James Hallford, of Osceola, Mo. He preceded her in death October 28, 1939.
Surviving relatives are: one son, Reece Hallford, San Francisco; three daughters, Mrs. M.G. Soule of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. J.E. Roth and Mrs. Donald Girven, both of Bozeman. Another son, M.J. Hallford [Malcolm] died in May, 1946, at Bozeman. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the Dokken, Nelson and Kippen Sunset Chapel Thursday afternoon August 15. Interment was in the Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Photo from Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Harrison
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Francis Hallford; daughter Bessie Hallford Roth; and granddaughters Donnaa Belle Hallford and Margaret Lucile “Peggy” Hallford Metcalf in this compilation.
Cora’s obituary, found on the St. Clair Co., MO, USGenWeb site, included this note: “Mrs. Hallford was a sister-in-law of Mrs. A.B. Zener of Tiffin and a cousin of Mrs. Dan Waters and Mrs. William Moore of Rockville.”
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CORA MAY ALFORD DENNIS
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Monday, 21 November 1966
Photo from Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fayth Evjen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1966) dates of Cora Dennis (SS# issued in MT), last residence Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Henry Alford and Della Roach Alford Hilger; and sister Nora Opal Alford Wood in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Cora May 1898 MT1, William Henry 1861 MO2, William Henry Denton 1811 NC3.
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DANIEL MCKNIGHT HALFORD
MONTANA STANDARD
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—Monday, 29 April 1929
OLD TRAILBLAZER BURIED IN HELENA
DAN HALFORD CAME TO STATE IN LAST CHANCE DAYS. HAD RIVER CAMP.
HELENA, April 28—Another of the trailblazers was laid away today when the funeral of Dan McKnight Halford, who died here Thursday [April 25], was held here. The Rev. H.H. Daniels of St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal church officiated and many pioneers attended.
Halford, the last of the widely known Halford brothers, came of Argonaut sock [sic: stock?]. His father, James B. Halford, was a California forty-niner and Dan was born in that city [?] in 1863. On discovery of Last Chance, the family removed to this city and had lived in the vicinity ever since. There were three brothers, Ben, Dodley and Dan.
Dodley was a pioneer sheriff of Jefferson county. Dan was a deputy in the same office and later a game warden. In late years he conducted the Halford camp on the Madison river near Ennis.
At the services today the pallbearers were H.C. Biering, Bozeman; T.P. Sherlock, Townsend; George Hanchild, Boulder; Harvey Pister, Wm. Barfelt and Chas. Harbonne of Helena.
Surviving Mr. Halford are the widow and a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Bonesteele, of Helena.
In another article:
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Saturday, 27 April 1929
HALFORD, PIONEER OF 1864, EXPIRES HERE; FUNERAL TOMORROW
Dan McKnight Halford, 66, died yesterday morning [April 26] at his home, 327 Broadway.
Halford came to Helena In 1864 with his father, who was mayor of Helena in the early days. He was born near the present site of San Francisco. He has been in failing health for several months.
He served in the sheriff’s office at Boulder, Jefferson county, for 10 years and was a deputy game warden for 12 years. For the past few years he was the proprietor of the Halford tourist camp on the Madison river, near Ennis.
He is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs. Stanley [Elsie Eleanor] Bonesteele. He was the last of the Halford brothers. The brothers, Ben and Dodley, were well known in Helena and vicinity.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the Opp & Conrad chapel. The Rev. H.H. Daniels will conduct the services. The pallbearers will be T.P. Sherlock, Townsend; George Hanchild, Boulder; H.C. Blering, Bozeman; A.J. Galen, William Barrett and Charles Nerbonne of Helena.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Nellie M. Tucker Halford; father, James H. Halford; and brothers Dodley Halford and James Benjamin Halford in this compilation.
Daniel was the youngest son of James H. Halford and Eleanor/Ellen/Helen McKnight. In 1870, Dan’l Halford, age 6 born CA, is listed with his family in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
From MT Marriages; Daniel M. Halford, age 25, married Nellie M. Tucker, age 19, on 28 Sept 1890 in Townsend, Meagher Co., MT.
From Montana, Death Index, 1868-2011 (Ancestry): Dan M. Halford died 26 Apr 1929 in Lewis and Clark Co.
His parents and two brothers are also buried in Forestvale Cemetery.
His HALFORD lineage: Daniel McKnight 1863 CA1, James H. 1832 TN2.
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DELLA ROACH ALFORD HILGER
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 9 February 1955
In another article:
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Monday, 14 February 1955
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her first husband, William Henry Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughters Cora May Alford Dennis and Nora Opal Alford Wood in this compilation.
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DODLEY HALFORD
INDEPENDENT RECORD
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Tuesday, 3 October 1922
BURIAL OF HALFORD IN HELENA TODAY
Following funeral services at Boulder [Jefferson Co., MT] this afternoon at 2:30, the body of Dodley Halford, accompanied by the funeral party, will arrive in Helena, and burial will take place in Forestvale under Masonic auspices. Mr. Halford was a member of Boulder Lodge 41, A.F. and A.M.
Mr. Halford, a former sheriff of Jefferson county and resident for 40 years, died on Saturday [September 30] of apoplexy.
He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Wilbur McCullough, school superintendent in Jefferson county; Mrs. Arthur Madison of Rapelje [Stillwater Co.], and Mrs. Leo P. Herman of Portland, Ore., and a son, Dan Halford of Ennis.
Members of the Masonic fraternity are requested to attend the funeral.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie A. Pickering Halford; father, James H. Halford; and brothers Daniel McKnight Halford and James Benjamin Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Yvette Shirley “Java” Halford Herman Thorsen Arnold in Oregon Obituaries.
Dodley was the middle son of James H. Halford and Eleanor/Ellen/Helen McKnight. In 1870, Dodley Halford, age 9 born MO, is listed with his family in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
From MT Marriages: Dodley Halford and Carrie A. Pickering are listed as parents of three brides, Lilah Halford, Avis L. Halford, and Yvette Shirley Halford.
His parents and two brothers are also buried in Forestvale Cemetery.
His HALFORD lineage: Dodley 1860 MO1, James H. 1832 TN2.
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DONNA BELLE HALLFORD
WESTERN NEWS
Libby, Lincoln Co., MT—Monday, 19 May 2008
Donna Hallford, 78, of Libby, died Friday, May 9 at her home. She was born in Bozeman on Jan. 8, 1930 to Reese Hallford and Ethel (Bixby) Hallford. Donna had been a Libby resident for an extended period of time where she had been with Achievements Inc.
Survivors include her nephew, Gary Metcalf of Bozeman; and her special and loving extended family at Achievements in Libby.
Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home Chapel. Private interment will take place in Bozeman.
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DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Friday, 23 May 2008
Donna Belle Hallford, 78, passed away quietly, surrounded by her caregivers and friends on Friday, May 9, 2008, in Libby. Donna was born on Jan. 8, 1930, in Bozeman to Reese G. and Ethel May (Bixby) Hallford.
Donna’s quick smile and happy heart endeared her to all.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Bob Metcalf of Yuma, Ariz.; nephews, Gary Metcalf of Bozeman and Kenneth Hasting of Bozeman; niece, Kay Kaliman of Tumwater, Wash.; and numerous cousins, including Nancy Chesley of Belgrade.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Peggy Metcalf; and stepsister, Virginia Hasting.
Private interment will take place in Sunset Memorial Gardens…. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service; www.dokkennelson.com.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Park, Belgrade, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Barkell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donna Nmi [? – no middle initial?] Hallford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Libby, Lincoln Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her sister Margaret Lucile “Peggy” Hallford Metcalf; and grandparents, James Francis Hallford and Cora Estes Hallford, in this compilation.
Her death date is May 9 in both obituaries but May 5 on her gravestone.
Her father, Reese Hallford, is also buried in Sunset Memorial Park.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Donna Belle 1930 MT1, Reese G. 1899 MO2, James Francis 1869 MO3, Gilbert Lafayette 1836 MO4, Jesse 1781 NC5, John 1748 ??6.
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DORIS ANEY RAWLINGS ALFORD PARKS
BILLINGS GAZETTE
Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—Sunday, 15 July 1984
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris Parks (SS# issued in MT) was born 11 Aug 1920 and died _____ July 1984, last residence Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.
See the obituary of her second husband, Willis Gale “Al” Alford, in this compilation.
From MT Marriages: Doris Aney, age 19 daughter of Ralph B. Aney and Corinne Jacquot, married John A. Rawlings, age 24 son of John A. Rawlings and Signe Anderson, on 26 May 1940 in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
From Montana, Divorce Records (Ancestry): John A. Rawlings and Doris Rawlings were divorced on 10 Apr 1944 in Miles City, Custer Co., MT. They had no children.
From MT Marriages: Doris Rawlings, age 24, married Wallis Gale Alford, age 21 born in Shelby, MT, son of Hobart B. Alford and Mary Van Stallen, on 2 Feb 1945 in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.
From Montana, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Willis G. Alford and Doris Alford, married 2 Feb 1945 in Miles City, MT, were divorced on 10 Aug 1951 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Their son Ronald G., age 3, was awarded to Doris.
From MT Marriages: Doris Alford and Willis Gale Alford were remarried on 17 July 1953 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.
From Montana, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Doris Aney Alford and Willis Gale Alford were divorced on 13 Apr 1954 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT. Ronald Gale Alford, age 6, was awarded to Doris.
From MT Marriages: Doris Alford, divorced, age 36 born in Aberdeen, SD, married Robert F. Parks, son of William Earl Parks and Cecelia Josephine Ward, on 28 Dec 1956 in Livingston, Park Co., MT.
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DOUGLAS DUANE HALLFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Tuesday, 11 February 2020
STEVENSVILLE—Douglas Duane Hallford, 76, passed in his home on Feb. 5, 2020.
He married Pamela (Traver) Hallford in 1964. They resided in Stevensville and had a happy 55 years together. They had four children—Denise (Doug) Groneman of Nevada, Paula (Eric) Johnson of Missoula, Rhonda Hallford of Missoula and David Hallford of Stevensville. He had six grandchildren—Nicole Flint, Heather Wilke, Christopher Hallford, Chase Johnson, Ben Hallford, Hannah Hallford. He had eight great grand children—Isabella Flint, Reily Flint, Hailo Flint, Marshaill Wilke, Macaill Wilke, Malaiya Wilke, Maraih Wilke, Titus Hallford.
Doug was an amazing father, brother and husband. He always knew how to put a smile on everyone’s face because of his amazing sense of humor. He was a very caring and giving man. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, and camping with his family. Doug was once asked by his daughters what he did for a living. His response was that he moved mountains! His children came to realize that this statement from their father was true in more ways than one! Doug touched the lives of so many people and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of life Potluck for Douglas and Pamela Hallford is scheduled for June.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Pamela Jean Traver Hallford; and mother, Ella Alberta Hutchins Hallford, in this compilation.
His HALLFORD lineage: Douglas ???? MT1, Vernon 1914 OK2, Isaac T. 1867 MO3, Francis Marion 1830 MO4, Jesse 1781 NC5, John 1748 ??6.
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EDITH POST MILES ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by William Post, grandson of Edith’s brother
INDEPENDENT RECORD
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Tuesday, 3 February 1959
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tami G.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her second husband, Hobart Bangs Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From MT Deaths: Edith M. Alford was born 25 Oct 1878 in Frankfort, Marshall Co., KS, daughter of Wm. Lewis Post and Alice Mathews. She died 1 Feb 1959 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
Note from William Post: “Middle initial M is from the gravestone, the Montana Death Index, and City Directories. I suspect the M is from Edith Miles, which was her first married name…. D and L also show up in City Directories. D is in her marriage license to Alford.”
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EDNA AUDREY HARPER ALFORD
Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—_____ January 2012
HAMILTON—Edna Audrey Alford, 95 of Hamilton passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 7, 2012 at The Discovery Day Care Center.
She was born Sept. 20, 1916 in Holtville, CA. Daughter of the late Charles Field and Jenniva Ella (Sutton) Harper. At age three the Harper family moved to Ramona, CA. Edna married her late husband, Arthur Freeman Alford, Sr. after finishing High School. They then moved to Mesa Grande, onto “Art’s” family ranch and started their family, eventually buying the brothers out. In those early days, Edna worked beside her husband, sometimes in the field but mostly her joy came in raising her two children, her house & cooking for Art and the hired men.
Her favorite past time was hunting arrowheads, until she had grandchildren. She would still hunt for arrowheads, but her greatest passion in life were her grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. All of which were so blessed to have her unconditional love. Some days she would have 9 grandchildren at once. Whether it be playing “hide and seek”, “hold up”, or reading a classic bed time stories “but different!”, her patience was remarkable.
When Art passed in 1970, Edna moved to Palm Desert. She worked for Chalfant Communications as a secretary/book keeper. In 1976, in the true spirit of the pioneer woman she was, she picked up and moved to Montana, following her best friend in life Alene Alford [her daughter-in-law].
In her later years she would fondly reminisce working for the Ford family at their store in Hamilton. They were like family to her. She took to working crossword puzzles, reading Louis L’Amour, and feverishly discussing politics. Randy Brown was her favorite for the latter two, probably because they agreed with each other.
Edna is survived by her Sister Jenneva Matthew of Ramona CA. Son Auther Alford of Mesa Grande, Ca. Granddaughters were: Lorri (Pepper) Beshara of Bellingham, WA. Husband Edmone. Their two sons; Brandon & Cameron. Denise (Alford) Shadle of Fallbrook, CA. Husband Steve, Their daughters, Leah & Paige, her daughter Kaelyn. Joni Pepper of Loveland, CO & son Ryan of San Diego, CA. Julie Pepper of Hamilton Mt. her three children: Jacob McClaran & Charla Sarchette of Corvallis, MT, their daughter Cadence. Laci McClaran of Missoula, MT. & Ivy McClaran of San Diego, CA. Grandsons were: Mike Pepper of Vancover, WA. & his daughter Ayla. Arthur Alford III (Tack), of Corvallis, MT. Wife Amy. Their two sons Tanner & Isaac.
Preceded in death by her husband Art Alford, Daughter, Sisters: Virgina (Jean), Elizabeth (Bessie), Warren, Janneva (Nemie). Daughter: Judy (Alford) Yeo, Grandson, David Pepper, Granddaughter Lynette Alford and best friend Alene Alford….
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THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 11 January 2012
HAMILTON—Edna A. Alford, 95, of Hamilton, died Saturday, Jan. 7, at Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton.
Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter-in-law Alene Louise Thomas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Arthur Freeman Alford Sr., in California Obituaries.
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ELIZABETH HELEN DAISLEY ALVORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Thursday, 18 November 1971
THOMPSON FALLS—Alvord, Mrs. Helen, 90, longtime city clerk here, died in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Services will be Thursday at 2.
Her husband, the late A.A. “Del” Alvord, was an attorney and member of the legislature from Sanders County.
A son and sister survive.
Photo from Fraternal Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephanie Butler Molzhon
Date inscribed is “Nov. 14, 1971”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alvord (SS# issued in MT) was born 24 Sept 1882 and died _____ Nov 1971, last residence Thompson Falls, Sanders Co., MT..
See the obituary of her husband, Adelbert Alanson Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Moena Helen Alvord Gallinatti in Washington Obituaries; and of her son William Benton Alvord in North Dakota Obituaries.
She is listed as Elizabeth Helen Daisley on her daughter’s birth record and as Elizabeth H. Alvord on the 1910 census.
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ELLA ALBERTA HUTCHINS HALLFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Thursday, 9 June 2005
MISSOULA—Ella Alberta Hallford, 86, of Missoula, died of natural causes Thursday, June 2, 2005, at Village Care Center. She has gone to join her late husband, Vern, in the heavens above.
Ella was born Aug. 22, 1918, in Bonita to Curtis and Cornelia Hutchins. She attended school in Bonita and Missoula.
She married Vernon Hallford on April 3, 1937, in Missoula and continued to live there.
She worked in the Florence Hotel’s Banquet Room, and grew very close to the people there, giving her much happiness in the times they shared.
Ella dedicated her life to her family. A woman of great dedication to her family and friends, she passed on so many great memories to those who were blessed enough to have shared a piece of her life.
She enjoyed spending time in her flower beds, being outdoors, watching wildlife and camping with her family. Ella also took great pleasure in collecting interesting rocks of all shapes and sizes.
Vern and Ella raised six children together: Carol (Dee) Wall, Verna (Clete) Weber, Melody (William) Loop, Douglas (Pamela) Hallford, Kathy Barker and Wendy (Franklin) Stevens. They have 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and 13 step-grandchildren.
The couple was always ready to take any other children in who needed a meal, a place to sleep or just comfort. The couple left behind an amazing legacy of great love of family and friends and continues today in the surviving family....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son, Douglas Duane Hallford; and sister-in-law Alice Smith Hallford in this compilation.
Her parents were Curtis Hugh Hutchins and Cornelia Mae McFarland.
Ella’s future husband Vernon, age 5 b. OK, and his brother Ernest, age 2-9/12 b. MT are listed with their mother Ida Hallford, age 45 b. MO, on the 1920 census in Darby, Ravalli Co., MT.
SSDI records show that her husband Vernon Hallford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) was born 4 Nov 1914 and died 27 July 1989. Montana Death Index, 1907–2002 (Ancestry), says he died in Missoula, MT.
Vernon’s father was Isaac T. Hallford, the son of Francis Marion Hallford and Rhoda Ruth Peters. Montana Death Index says Isaac died 17 March 1917 in MT, age 48. His wife Ida Hallford died 4 Nov 1929, age 54, in Silver Bow Co., MT.
Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage: Vernon 1914 OK1, Isaac T. 1867 MO2, Francis Marion 1830 MO3, Jesse 1781 NC4, John 1748 ??5.
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ELLA MARIE OBLANDER PICKETT HALFORD
BILLINGS GAZETTE
Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Our mother, Ella Marie Halford, passed away Oct. 27, 2007, at the age of 85, in the loving family home of her daughter.
She was born Ella Marie Oblender [sic: Oblander] on Sept. 5, 1922, in Ballantine [Yellowstone Co.], and graduated from the Project. Growing up on their farm, Ella learned the love of growing things. She remained close to the area until her final days, through reading the Yellowstone County News and visiting the cemetery each Memorial Day.
Mom married our dad, John S. Pickett, Sr., in 1945. They were blessed with a son and two daughters. She worked for many years in the retail business as a cosmetician, where she made many lifelong friends. Everyone that shopped at Evergreen Drug and Osco knew Ella. In 1963, Mom fulfilled her biggest dream, of owning her own home. It had many similarities to the same farm she grew up on.
She found fulfillment in sewing, knitting, crafts, baking and gardening. Her true love in life was her garden and her flowers. People always commented on her beautiful yard, especially her roses. Roses were her favorite and she was meticulous in caring for them.
In 1973, Ella met and married George Halford. She enjoyed many years with George, fishing and gardening. Together, their garden expanded and they enjoyed sharing their vegetables with family, friends and neighbors.
Her favorite holiday was Christmas. During the holidays, you could not find one corner in her home that was not decorated. She became famous for her zucchini bread. She would start baking in the fall and, when the holidays arrived, she had hundreds of mini-loaves frozen and away, ready to give as gifts with her caramel corn to loved ones.
Mom loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always remembered their birthdays with a card and a $5 bill, and enjoyed bragging about their accomplishments.
Ella was a wonderful friend to many. She was a warm, caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Amelia Oblender; her husband, George; five brothers, four sisters and granddaughter Shonna.
She is survived by her three children, John Pickett, Jr. (Claudine), Linda (Jim) Patenaude and Patsy (Les) Morse of Billings; grandchildren, Dawn, Janette, Lindsey, Chad, Johnathon, Chase, Ryun, Drew, Tyler, Rob, Brenda and Brian; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother, Leo (Mary Lou) Oblender of Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Big Sky Hospice for the many hours of love, care and attention they gave our mom and our family.
Cremation has taken place at Smith’s Crematory. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Smith’s West Chapel, 304 34th St. West. Interment will follow at Mountview Cemetery….
Photo from Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathryn Wagner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ella M. Halford (SS# issued in MT).
On the gravestone of her parents in Pleasantview Cemetery, Ballantine, Yellowstone Co., MT, their last name is spelled Oblander.
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ELLEN M. HAINE LA FRANCE ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Wednesday, 18 August 1993
Photo from Tobacco Valley Cemetery, Eureka, Lincoln Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dolly Treece
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellen M. Alford (SS# issued in MT) was born 8 June 1897, last residence Eureka, Lincoln Co., MT.
See the obituary of her second husband, Fielding Gates Alford, in this compilation.
From MT Marriages: Ellen Haine, age 21 born in Ontario, CA, daughter of Henry and Delesamma Haine, married Adrain La France, age 27 born in Montreal, Canada, son of Charles and Malvian La France, on 26 June 1918 in Toole Co., MT.
From Montana, County Divorce Records (Ancestry): Ellen La France and Adrian C. La France were divorced on 19 Aug 1922 in Flathead Co., MT.
From MT Marriages: Ellen M. La France, age 28, daughter of Henry Haine and Dilsena Shear, married Fielding G. Alford, age 28 son of M.P. Alford and Maude Low, on 26 Nov 1923 in Shelby, Toole Co., MT.
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EMMA MARTIN ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Wednesday, 29 October 1924
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DK Paddock
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, William J. Alford, in Kansas Obituaries; and of her son Claude Milton Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
On Nellie Breese’s 1962 obituary, her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Rounds, with no mention of Alford relatives. Erastus’s wife was Candace Bradford, who died 18 Jan 1876 [Find A Grave], the same day Nellie was born. No relationship between the Rounds and Alford families has been found. On both the 1880 (age 3) and 1900 (age 24, born Jan 1876) censuses, Nellie is listed as the daughter of William and Emma Alford.
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EVA MAY ALFORD STOBIE
Grandaunt of Richard “Tony” Kirk, AAFA #1005
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 22 March 1987
PLAINS [Sanders Co.]—Eva May Stobie, 87, longtime Plains resident, died Saturday, March 21, at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains of natural causes.
She was born Aug. 26, 1899, in Kansas, a daughter of Alva and Nora Alford.
She married Stuart Stobie June 15, 1925, in Thompson Falls [Sanders Co., MT]. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1985.
She was a retired Mountain States telephone operator in Plains.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 28, 1985.
She was a member of the United Methodist church and Rebekah Fidelity Lodge No. 50, both of Plains.
She is survived by two brothers, E.V. [Everett Vernon] Alford, Dayton, Wash. and William R. Alford, Boardman, Ore.; three sisters, Marjorie Downing, Puyallup, Wash., Iva Coffield, Estacada, Ore., and Florence Repass, Coquille, Ore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Plains.... Fidelity Lodge will provide Rebekah rites. Burial will follow at Plains cemetery.... Shrider Funeral Home in Plains is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shawn James Emmett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date and death month and year of Eva Stobie (SS# issued in MO).
See the obituary of her grandfather, Martin Luther Alford, in this compilation.
Her mother was Alva’s first wife, Nora Grace Carter, married 17 Nov 1897 in Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Eva May 1899 KS1, Alva Clark 1871 IL2, Martin Luther 1846 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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FIELDING GATES ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Sunday, 27 September 1953
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Conrad, Pondera Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Caren
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ellen M. Haine La France Alford; and mother, Maud Low Bangs Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother Hobart Bangs Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
In 1900, Center, Howard Co., IN:
Marvin P. Alford head 40 b. Nov 1859 IN OH OH traveling collector
married 5 years
Maud L. Alford wife 41 b. Jul 1858 NY NY NY
2 children, 2 living
Hobart A. Bangs stepson 10 b. Dec 1889 IL MA NY
Fielding G. Alford son 3 b. Dec 1896 IL IN NY
Henry Alford father 71 b. Oct 1828 OH VA Ire physician
and a servant
From U.S., Consular Registration Applications (Ancestry): Fielding Gates Alford, born 9 Dec 1896 in Chicago, IL, filled out an “Application for Registration—Native Citizen” when he was residing in Gleichen, Wheatland Co., Alberta, Canada, in 1917. His father, Marvin Parley Alford, registered in 1916, and his half-brother Hobart Bangs Alford registered in 1917.
WWII service:
THE INDEPENDENT-OBSERVER
Conrad, Pondera Co., MT—Thursday, 23 September 1943
THE INDEPENDENT-OBSERVER
Conrad, Pondera Co., MT—Thursday, 27 December 1945
His lineage: Fielding Gates 1896 IL1, Marvin Parley 1859 IN2, Henry 1828 OH3, Fielding 1787 VA4.
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FREDERICK DANIEL ALVORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Friday, 28 August 1953
GLASGOW [Valley Co.]—F.D. Alvord, 79, pioneer retired Glasgow merchant and first chief of the city’s volunteer fire department, died in his apartment here. Death was caused by a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held in the Peterson chapel here at 2 Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. Roy O. Ostenson of St. Matthew’s Episcopal church officiating.
Alvord was born near Cleveland, O., June 14, 1874. As a young man, he worked for a wholesale grocery concern in Cleveland, after attending Ohio schools. He came to Glasgow more than 50 years ago, first to work in the old Lewis-Wedum department store here. He and a partner established their own business in 1903, and he later became sole owner, operating it as Alvord’s grocery. Alvord sold the store to Floyd Scott in 1951, and had continued to make his home here.
His first marriage here was in 1910 to Lulu Taylor. He was married July 10, 1949, to Grace Cauffman in Malta, and the widow survives.
Early in the city’s history, he Dr. served as city clerk for a time When the city’s volunteer fire department was organized here under Dr. G.H. Klein, then mayor, in December, 1907, Alvord was named as first chief. He continued in that post for 35 years, except for three years when it was filled by Dug Hall.
Alvord was a member of the Valley County Fair board from 1929 to 1934, serving as vice chairman and later as chairman. He served several terms as a director of the old Retail Merchants Association of Montana. He was also a director of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, William Alvord of Fort Peck; a sister, Mrs. Irene Eckert of Berea, Ohio, and by one grandson.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son William Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Irene Roxana Alvord Eckert in Ohio Obituaries.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774–1973 (Ancestry): Frederick D. Alvord was born 14 June 1874 in Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, son of Ira D. Alvord and Mary E. Willis.
From MT Marriages: Frederick D. Alvord, son of Ira Alford and Mary E. Willis, married Lula Ardis Taylor on 18 Aug 1910 in Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT.
From SSACI: Frederick Daniel Alvord was born 14 June 1874 in Willoughby, Lake Co., OH, son of Ira D. Alvord and Mary Willis.
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. 545:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Frederick Daniel 1874 OH1, Ira Douglas 1852 OH2, Daniel McCarter 1811 MA3, Obed 1782 CT4, Obed 1744 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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GERTRUDE HALFORD HURLBUTT
DAILY INTER LAKE
Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT—Monday, 29 September 1969
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, jim funke
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1969) dates of Gertrude Hurlbutt (SS# issued in MT), last residence Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT.
Her HALFORD lineage: Gertrude 1876 IL1, William Sylvester 1856 IL2, William Wilson 1823 TN3, James E. 1784 NC/SC4, John 1745 ??5.
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GLENDA MAY LEAVITT ALFORD
Photo from Glenda Mae Leavitt’s record at FamilySearch.org
Contributed by Barton Carter—used with permission
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Thursday, 10 February 1994
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Shelby, Toole Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judyvv
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Glenda M. Alford (SS# issued in MT), last residence Shelby, Toole Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her husband, Otist Lester Alford; and children Marlene Kay Alford Dulmage and Michael Glen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Mark Montgomery “Monty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.
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GRAYCE ISABELLE HALFORD WRIGHT ZAMBORINI
Photo from Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
BILLINGS GAZETTE
Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—Tuesday, 24 November 2009
ROSEBUD—Grayce Isabelle Wright Zamborini, age 95, of Rosebud, was born to eternal life Nov. 21, 2009, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Grayce was born Nov. 5, 1914, the daughter of Fredrick and Ida (Kuister) Halford in Minneapolis, the third of four children. She attended grade school and high school in Wisconsin. Following her graduation, she attended college at University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas Bacteriology and Radiology School. Grayce’s mother later married Fred Dommer and to this union, five children were born.
She worked in Kansas City, Mo., as a nurse and medical lab technologist from 1940 to 1950. Her marriage to Clifford Wright in 1950 brought her to Montana and she became a farm wife and homemaker.
She survived her three husbands, William Jenkins, Clifford Wright and Lorenzo Zamborini. She spent the majority of her life on the Wright ranch, working and enjoying her family and friends.
Grace was a member of the Federated Church of Forsyth. She was a 50-plus year member of Bethlehem Chapter #27 Order of Eastern Star and also a 50-year member of the Rebekah Lodge and held office of Noble Grand. Grace was also a member of the Homemakers Club of Forsyth.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, William Jenkins, Clifford Wright and Lorenzo Zamborini; her brothers, Russell Halford, Ira Halford, Harold Dommer and Orville Dommer; and great-granddaughter Angel Marie Holland.
Grayce is survived by her daughter, Gayle (Don) Holland of Forsyth; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Teza) Holland and Janet Holland; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Holland, Shealee Holland, Michael Poppert and Ethan Poppert; her sisters, Marie Dearden of Chickasha, Okla., Norma Fauset of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Irene Strathman of Colby, Wis., and Milton Dommer of Spenser, Wis.
If one desires, memorials can be made to the Federated Church of Forsyth or the Shriners Children Hospital….
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in the Federated Church of Forsyth….
Private family burial service will take place in Mountview Cemetery in Billings, on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grayce I. Zamborini (SS# issued in KS), last residence Forsyth, Rosebud Co., MT.
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HATTIE BELL MCCARTY ALFORD
WASHINGTON DEMOCRAT
Washington, Daviess Co., IN—Wednesday, 24 September 1952
Photo from Old Union Cemetery, Alfordsville, Daviess Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dhintx
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Alford Jr., in Indiana Obituaries.
Her full name is from her Find A Grave memorial. The birth and death dates on her gravestone appear to have worn away, but her memorial says _____ July 1863–4 May 1952.
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HELEN L. BARANKO ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Tuesday, 19 March 1946
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sarah Gruwell
AAFA NOTES: From Montana, Death Index (Ancestry): Helen L. Alford died 16 March 1946 [different than obituary] in Flathead Co., MT.
From Montana, County Births and Deaths (Ancestry)—death certificate: Helen L. Alford was born 5 March 1911 in Stockett, MT, daughter of Paul Baranko and Anna Crivansky, and died 16 March 1946 [different than obituary] in Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT. She was divorced from her husband, John Calvin Alford.
From Idaho, Select Marriages (Ancestry): Helen L. Baranko, age 23, married Calvin J. Alford, age 33 born OK, in Kootenai Co., ID on 7 July 1934.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: John Calvin 1900 OK1, Archie Bolden 1871 AL2, Travis Carter 1825 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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IRENA E. ALFORD HENDRIX
RAVALLI REPUBLICAN
Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—Monday, 17 November 1958
Photo from Maplewood Cemetery, Stevensville, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Yates
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Mary Luisa Alford Wood, Susahanna Alford, and William Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Grazilda Menees Alford; and her brothers George Monroe Alford, John Allen Alford, Milton William Alford, and Oliver Columbus Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
She is listed as Virginia on the 1870 (age 3/12) and 1880 censuses.
The birth year in her obituary is incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Irene E. 1870 MO1, William Henry Denton 1811 NC2.
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JACQUALINE LEE ALFORD
From Simple Cremation
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Jacqueline Lee Alford, 72, passed beyond harm on June 15, 2023, in Helena, MT. No service will be held at this time, though a memorial is anticipated for the fall. At her request, Jackie’s ashes will be interred next to her beloved mother, LaVerna Folstrom, in Bozeman Cemetery.
Jackie was born in Helena on March 23, 1951, and spent a free-roaming childhood within a family of aunts, uncles and cousins. With the exception of an early period in Germany, Jackie attended school in Helena, graduating from Helena High School in 1969. She continued her education at the University of Montana, where she avidly pursued a major in the arts. Her creative spirit found expression in many art forms including dance, jewelry making, ceramics, drawing, and painting. Jackie earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1974 and took her knowledge and enthusiasm to the management of a small gallery off Higgins Ave. in Missoula. She furthered her education with a teaching certificate, and later in her career obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree at University of Montana.
Jackie began teaching art in West Yellowstone, where she reveled in the wild beauty around her. Missing her connection to the places and people of Missoula, she returned there for a long career teaching in middle school, with her last position at Meadow Hill. Jackie was a dedicated and gifted art teacher, the rare sort who continually reinvented her coursework to engage the energy and imagination of her students. She took art education very seriously, encouraging application and patience in a structured yet open atmosphere. She emphasized the arts as a uniquely valuable avenue for expression and communication, taking particular care for those students who might find such connection difficult. Decades of young people benefited from her introduction to the transcendent power of art, later greeting her with real pleasure on the streets of Missoula. In 1990 Jackie’s exceptional work was recognized with Montana’s Art Educator of the Year award.
It would be no exaggeration to call Jackie a force of nature. Throughout her life, Jackie powered through repeated difficulties to embrace every possible experience. She was endlessly intrigued by new scenes, relationships, and cultures—if adventure was at hand, she was in. She traveled, every chance she had. In her heart of hearts, though, Jackie was a true daughter of Montana, drawn to every mountain range, grassland, river, and lake. She was a joyful swimmer, hiker, and skier, ready to try anything with a wild whoop of daring.
Jackie’s vivid personality won her a vast network of friends, and colleagues, many of them companions for more than half a century. She cherished these connections and treated them like family, with all the ups and downs that could entail. She was always exactly herself: immediate, transparent, forthright, and nobody’s fool. Her honesty could break through dull norms and pomposity and make you laugh out loud. She was innately imaginative, open-minded, spontaneous, and great fun. She will long be missed.
Jackie is survived by many cousins including Carmela Linguista, Frank Linguista and his wife, Candy; Gary and Silvia Russell; and Sandra Hancock. She is also survived by her former life-partner, Paul Kileen, and many dear friends, including those who surrounded her during her last weeks: Bethany Spangelo, Lissa Sather, Drake Diteman, Joe Griffin, Sherry Vogel, Mary Whittinghill, and her unfailing support Jennifer Kelleher and Kurt Scheel, as well as her beloved godchildren Brenna, Keely, and Conor Kelleher.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Montana, Birth Records (Ancestry): Jacqualine Lee Hatzenbehler was born 23 March 1951 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT, daughter of Jack Peter Hatzenbuehler and Lavern Lee Hatzenbuehler.
Jacqualine’s mother was married 6 times. From SSACI, she is listed as:
Sep 1951: Lavern Lee Hatzenbuehler
Oct 1955: Laverna Lee Bingtson
Feb 1958: Laverna Lee Alford
Nov 1965: Lavern Lee Gibson
Nov 1973: Laverna Lee Folstrom
10 Oct 1980: Laverna Folstrom
Name change:
INDEPENDENT RECORD
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Monday, 22 November 1971
From MT Marriages: [Luther] Hoy Preston Alford, age 33 son of Luther M. Alford and Eva Long, married Laverna Lee Russell, age 21 daughter of Robert M. Russell and Bessie Fisher, on 7 Dec 1957 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
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JAMES BENJAMIN HALFORD, JR.
MONTANA STANDARD
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—Tuesday, 24 August 1971
Services for James B. Halford, 78, of 1940 Oregon will be conducted Wednesday at 2 in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home by Butte Lodge No. 2, A.F. and A.M. Mr. Halford, retired lineman, Mountain States Telephone, died Sunday [August 22] in a local hospital.
Mr. Halford was born Dec. 23, 1892 in Helena and came to Butte as a child. He married Mae Dunstan in 1916. She survives.
Mr. Halford was a member of the Episcopal Church, Scottish Rites Bodies, Bagdad Temple of the Shrine, where he served on the director staff, Saudi Club and the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Survivors other than his wife include, sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Ricker of Summerville, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. John Crighton of Idaho Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Entombment will be in Mount Moriah Mausoleum.
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, A Marine’s Daughter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ Aug 1971] dates of James Halford (SS# issued in MT), last residence Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT.
See the obituaries of his father, James Benjamin Halford Sr.; and sister Zeyune Bonita Halford Whitehouse in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Zeyune Ella Halford Ricker in South Carolina Obituaries. It includes his middle name.
His HALFORD lineage: James Benjamin 1892 MT1, James Benjamin 1858 MO2, James H. 1832 TN3.
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JAMES BENJAMIN HALFORD, SR.
ANACONDA STANDARD
Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT—Monday, 26 October 1908
AFTER LONG ILLNESS OLD TIMER IS DEAD
J.B. Halford, 50 years of age, a resident of Montana for 42 years, died at his home, 430 South Montana street, yesterday afternoon of stomach troubles. Mr. Halford had been in ill health for the past four or five months, seriously for the past five weeks.
He was a native of St. Louis, Mo., coming to Montana with his parents by the overland route, and locating in Helena in 1866. Since the time he arrived in Montana he had made his home in Helena, the surrounding valleys and in Butte.
Hi parents were among the best-known of the old-time residents. For a time he was proprietor of the Braund house in this city.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Surviving Mr. Halford are his wife and two children, a daughter, Zuyune, aged 22, and J.B., a son still in his teens. He leaves two brothers, Dodley and Dan, of Boulder, where they are engaged in business. Both brothers were summoned to Butte a week or more ago, and they have been in constant attendance at the bedside, being with their brother when the end came.
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the home, the body being taken to Helena on the morning train, where it will be placed beside those of his parents, who rest in Forestvale cemetery. There the family has a plot and it is the wish of the parents that all of the members of the family shall sleep there together.
The Rev. S.C. Blackiston of St. John’s Episcopal church will conduct services in Butte, and the body will be taken direct to the cemetery from the station at Helena. It is probable that the Episcopal minister at Boulder will accompany the family and body from Boulder to conduct the services at the grave. It is the wish of the family that no flowers be sent to the home.
WELL-LIKED PIONEER
Mr. Halford was well-known throughout Silver Bow, Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties, and he had a wide circle of friends. He had taken an active interest in the affairs of Montana since boyhood, and all who knew him had a good word for him. Although eligible, he never joined the ranks of the pioneer society, he never happening to be present in any of the tows where the reunions were held.
He was a member of Myrtle lodge, K. of P., of Helena, and the members of that lodge will meet the body at the train in Helena and escort it to the cemetery.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becca
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children James Benjamin Halford Jr. and Zeyune Bonita Halford Whitehouse; father, James H. Halford; and brothers Daniel McKnight Halford and Dodley Halford in this compilation.
James was the eldest son of James H. Halford and Eleanor/Ellen/Helen McKnight. In 1860 James Benjamin Halford, age 2 born MO, is listed with his parents in St. Louis, MO.
His parents and two brothers are also buried in Forestvale Cemetery.
His HALFORD lineage: James Benjamin 1858 MO1, James H. 1832 TN2.
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JAMES FRANCIS HALLFORD
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—_____ November 1939
James F. Hallford, 70, died Saturday night, October 28 [1939] at his home at 309 E. Beal, Bozeman, Montana after being critically ill since the Tuesday preceding his death. He suffered a stroke two years ago. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday at the Dakkon Funeral home.... Interment was in the Sunset Hills Cemetery.
The pallbearers were former residents of St. Clair County, Missouri. Active pallbearers were Roy Copenhaver, Wilbur Storey, Charles Pruitt, Ed Fortner, Tom Ritchey and Wilbur Fullerton with honorary pallbearers being J. Metcalf, J.C. Bowles, E. Smith, Lee Reed, John Wills and A.D. Pruitt.
Mr. Hallford had been a resident of Gallatin County for the past 30 years. He came to Bozeman in 1932.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Cora Hallford; two sons, John Hallford; two of San Jose, California; three daughters, Mrs. Don Girven [Mae], Mrs. J.E. Roth [Bessie] and Mrs. M.G. Soule [Frances]; grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sallie Zener of Tiffin, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Harrison
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Cora Estes Hallford; daughter Bessie Hallford Roth; and granddaughters Donna Belle Hallford and Margaret Lucile “Peggy” Hallford Metcalf in this compilation.
Part of the last paragraph seems to be garbled. It should probably read: “two sons, Reece Hallford of San Jose, California, and Malcolm Hallford of Bozeman; three daughters....” His only brother who lived to adulthood was John, but he died in 1938. MT census data indicates this family was in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT in 1910; Fowler, Gallatin Co., MT in 1920; and Belgrade, Gallatin Co., MT in 1930. James was in St. Clair Co., MO before 1910.
James was born 1 March 1869 in MO, the son of Gilbert Lafayette Hallford and Malissa Suggs.
His HALLFORD lineage: James Francis 1869 MO1, Gilbert Lafayette 1836 MO2, Jesse 1781 NC3, John 1748 ??4.
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JAMES H. HALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUSBANDMAN
White Sulphur Springs, Meagher Co., MT—Thursday, 7 January 1897
We learn with regret of the death of James H. Halford, which occurred Jan. 1st. Deceased was one of the old timers of the state and was well and favorably known.
Photos from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Daniel McKnight Halford, Dodley Halford, and James Benjamin Halford in this compilation.
From History of Montana, 1739–1885 (Chicago: Warner, Beers & Company, 1885), p. 1216:
Jas. H. Halford, P.O. Helena, was born November 21, 1832 in Mujrray Co., Tenn. His parents moved to Springfield, Ill., in 1836, remaining there 1844.
Mr. Halford was employed for some time in a printing office by Abraham Lincoln. After living at St. Louis some years, he moved to California in 1852, and mined four years in Eldorado county.
He returned to Missouri and joined the Confederate army. At St. Charles, Mo., Mr. Halford raised a company, which he commanded. The men all wore jean clothing, furnished by the ladies of the town. From this company Mr. Halford became notorious, and was known throughout the West as “Missouri Jim.”
After serving some time he returned to California and started a saloon and hotel at Upper Ranch. He sold out and went to Washington Territory, thence to Idaho, and in 1866 came to Montana and engaged in mining.
Mr. Halford is interested in the Echange on Main street, Helena, also has mines at Eldorado Bar, Basin gulch and Beaver, and ranches in Jefferson Co., at Lump gulch.
He married Miss Ellen, daughter of Foste McKnight, of St. Charles, Mo., July 15, 1856, and has three children, James, Benjamin and Dodley.
His parents have not yet been identified.
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JANA SIERRA ALFORD
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Saturday, 5 October 2002
Jana Sierra Alford, infant daughter of Jacob and Christa Alford, passed away in childbirth on Sept. 15, 2002.
Jana is survived by her parents of Belgrade; her grandparents, Murray and Jean Alford of Lumberton, N.C., and Sharold and Melody Buerkle of Belgrade; her uncle, Michael Buerkle of Belgrade; and her cousin, Jenavieve Striplin of Shelton, Wash.
Memorials in Jana’s name may be made to the Gifting Foundation at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, 931 Highland Blvd., Bozeman 59715. Please indicate the memorial be given to the nursery for the gifts of “Memory Boxes” to parents who have also lost their infants.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Grace Bible Church in Bozeman, for those who wish to attend.
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JEAN HANSON SMITH ALFORD
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Tuesday, 2 February 1960
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Charles Lee Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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JEWELL ALFORD WISE
BILLINGS GAZETTE
Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—Thursday, 3 May 2001
Photo from Roundup Cemetery, Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Karen Reed
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jewell A. Wise (SS# issued in WY), last residence Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT.
We included the obituary of her brother John William Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy,
Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
Her lineage: Jewell 1914 MO1, Melvin Matthew 1887 MO2, Matthew 1854 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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JOSEPH LAWSON ALFORD
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Saturday, 8 October 1938
Photo from Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Margaret M. Blunn Alford, in this compilation.
On Joseph Lawson Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 44, born 23 Sept 1873, living in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. His nearest relative, at the same address, is Margaret M. Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.
His lineage: Joseph Lawson 1873 KS1, Virgil 1844 IN2, William 1820 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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LELA FAYE ABSHIRE ALFRED
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Friday, 24 October 2003
Lela Faye Abshire Alfred, 84, of 1130 17th Avenue, a homemaker and a longtime Nebraska resident, died of natural causes on Wednesday [Oct. 22] at a local nursing home. Services were held on Monday at O’Connor Funeral Home. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery.
Lela was born in a log cabin at the north head of the Flathead River near Kalispell, Montana, on September 15, 1919, and was raised in western Colorado around Glenwood Springs. The eldest of eight children, she had five brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married Paul Eric Alfred in Sidney, Nebraska. They were married until Paul passed away in January of 1992. They spent most of their lives in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and lived for a time in Chadron and other little towns where Paul worked for Fullen Construction. In August of 1990, they moved to Great Falls where she later lived at Eagles Manor and Missouri River Manor. A longtime member of the church at Bryant in Scottsbluff, she also was a member of the Church of Christ in Chadron and Great Falls.
Surviving are her daughters, Sharon (Bruce) Dannar of Chadron, Nebraska, Paulette Willfong of Boulder, Colorado, and June (Don) White of Berwyn, Nebraska; sons, Don Alfred of Texas and Bob Alfred of Great Falls; a brother, Norman Abshire of Boulder; 22 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Her parents, Ruric and Myrtle Abshire; her husband, Paul Alfred; four brothers, including her brother, Junior, who died in the Korean War in 1953; two sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Brooke Patchen of Las Vegas, preceded her in death.
Paul Eric Alfred
Photos from Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lela F. Alfred (SS# issued in MS).
She was the daughter of Ruric Tyree Abshire and Myrtle Maag. Her husband Paul was b. about 1910 in NE, the son of Anton Julius Alfred and Effie Ericson. Anton was b. 27 Dec 1869 in Kristianstad, Sweden.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Paul Eric 1910 NE1, Anton Julius 1869 Sweden2, Nils Svensson 1848 Sweden3.
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LENA MAE ALFORD MAHR
Aunt of Betty Lee Nix Butts, AAFA #0096
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Tuesday, 24 February 2004
Photo from Plain Dealing Cemetery, Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Keeth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena M. Mahr (SS# issued in LA) was born 10 Aug 1910, last residence Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT.
We included the obituaries of her parents, William Albert Alford and Lovie Rose Alford; and siblings Daisy Lee Alford Nix, Gladys Ellen Alford Voss Nix, and Joseph William Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sister Rose V. Alford Hooper in Arkansas Obituaries.
From MT Deaths: Lena Mae Mahr, age 93, was born 10 Aug 1910 in Beaumont, TX, daughter of Joseph W. Alford [sic] and Lovie Alford. She died 21 Feb 2004 in Townsend, Broadwater Co., MT.
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Lena M. Alford, age 42, married John G. Mahr, age 43, in Los Angeles Co., CA, on 14 Sept 1956.
Her lineage: Lena Mae 1910 TX1, William Albert 1871 TX2.
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LILLIAN E. ALVORD DODGSON
NORWICH BULLETIN
Norwich, New London Co., CT—Tuesday, 13 May 2014
March 1, 1944 - May 8, 2014
HELENA, MT—Lillian E. (Alvord) Dodgson, 70, of Helena MT passed away on Wednesday, May 8th at home in Helena after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Freida Bonnville Alvord.
Lillian is survived by her husband Les Dodgsen of Helena, MT and her son Roland Drouin of Booklyn. She is also survived by her two brothers, James and wife Sandra Alvord of S. Killingly, and Millard Alvord of Plainfield and one sister, Nancy Boucher and her husband Charles of Putnam. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her two sisters, Colleen Smith and Rose Rice and her two brothers Eugene and Samuel Alvord.
Lillian will be laid to rest in Helena, MT.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her siblings James Arthur Alvord, Millard R. Alvord, Rose A. Alvord Rice, and Samuel H. Alvord in Connecticut 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. 667:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lillian E. 1944 CT1, Frederick Eugene 1909 CT2, Eugene Dwight 1878 NY3, George Edward 1853 NY4, Samuel Hart 1823 NY5, Samuel 1794 VT6, Benjamin 1762 MA7, Moses 1735 MA8, John 1711 MA9, John 1685 MA10, Thomas 1653 CT11, Alexander 1627 England12, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England13.
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MARGARET LUCILE “PEGGY” HALLFORD METCALF
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Saturday, 16 June 2001
Peggy H. Metcalf, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Born on March 1, 1933, in Perham, Minn., to Reese and Ethel (Bixby) Halford, she returned to Bozeman when she was 6 weeks old. She attended school in Gallatin Gateway until the fifth grade, and graduated from Gallatin County High School.
Peggy married Bob Metcalf in Bozeman on Oct. 22, 1950.
Peggy’s love of agriculture and the people of the Gallatin Valley led her to many community activities. She served as secretary of the Montana Appaloosa Club for seven years, organizing sales and shows. She worked for the Montana Winter Fair for 23 years, and as manager for 18. She was elected the first woman president of the five-state Rocky Mountain Fair Association. Peggy and Bob were inducted together into the Winter Fair Hall of Fame in 1992.
In a later career move, Peggy continued her work with farmers and ranchers as a real estate broker. She often expressed her gratitude for the trust and respect she found throughout the Gallatin.
Peggy’s devotion to her many friends was second only to her love for her family. Her grandchildren were among her greatest pleasures. She is survived by her husband, Bob of Bozeman; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sandie Metcalf of Bozeman; grandchildren, Colter, Jess, and Abbileen Metcalf; and sister, Donna Halford.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at First Presbyterian Church in Bozeman.
Memorials in her name may be made to the Pioneer Museum, 317 W. Main St., Bozeman 59715; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Park, Belgrade, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Barkell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy H. Metcalf (SS# issued in MT), last residence Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her sister Donna Belle Hallford; and grandparents, James Francis Hallford and Cora Estes Hallford, in this compilation.
Her full name is from family trees at Ancestry.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Donna Belle 1930 MT1, Reese G. 1899 MO2, James Francis 1869 MO3, Gilbert Lafayette 1836 MO4, Jesse 1781 NC5, John 1748 ??6.
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MARGARET M. BLUNN ALFORD
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Thursday, 1 October 1936
Photo from Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Lawson Alford, in this compilation.
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MARLENE KAY ALFORD DULMAGE
Shelby, Toole Co., MT—_____ February 2016
Marlene Kay Dulmage, age 55 of Shelby, a retired school teacher, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Memorial service will be 10:00 am on Friday, February 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Shelby.
Marlene was born November 5, 1960 in Shelby where she was educated and later became an educator. She was employed by Shelby Public Schools for 21 years and volunteered at the Sagebrush Food Pantry for many years.
Marlene was known to many as: Mar, Miss Mar, Grandma mar, G-ma, and Mamma Mar. In her free time, she enjoyed indexing for the church, reading, going to the duck pond, watching the squirrels, supporting her many students in all their activities, but the most important things to her were her grandkids and family.
She is survived by her three children, Danielle (John) Devera, Oteese Dulmage, and Carter Dulmage; grandchildren Kyann and Preston Devera, Sophia Rose Moore, and Piper Star Dulmage; brothers and sisters Michael (Heidi) Alford, Michelle Schooley, Lester (Paula) Alford, and Jane (Mark) Barnes; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father Glenda and Otist “Les” Alford, a brother Monty Alford, and her niece Jennifer Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Otist Lester Alford and Glenda May Leavitt Alford; and brother Michael Glen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Mark Montgomery “Monty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Marlene Kay 1960 MT1, Otist Lester 1929 TX2, Amos Ponder 1899 LA3, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA4, Julius C. 1797 GA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARTIN LUTHER ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Richard “Tony” Kirk, AAFA #1005
Photo from An Alford Scrapbook
By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
Back Row L-R: Frederick G. Alford - Alva C. Alford - Oscar G. Alford
Middle Row: Martin L. Alford - Mamie B. Alford - Eva A. Matteson Alford
Front center: Charles Lee Alford
THE PLAINSMAN
Plains, Sanders Co., MT—Thursday, 28 November 1929
CIVIL WAR VETERAN TAKEN BY DEATH
Martin L. Alford, Civil War Veteran, and resident of Plains many years, passed away at his home Tuesday morning [November 26] after a confining illness which has kept him in bed for the last 3 months. Mr. Alford was born in Yorkville [Kendall Co.], Ill. in 1846. He volunteered for service in the U.S. army in February 1865 and was a private in Co. A 16th Illinois Veteran Infantry and was honorably discharged at Louisville Kentucky in 1865 being married the following year.
Mr. Alford is survived by his widow and 4 sons, one of whom, C.L. [Charles Lee] Alford lives here, Alvero [Alva Clark] at Buxton, Ore., Oscar [Oscar Goodsell] of Porterville Calif., and Fred [Frederick Gordon] of Seattle and a younger brother who lives in Nacedah, Wis., a granddaughter Mrs. Stuart Stobie, who lives here. A daughter [Mamie Isabel] died several years ago.
The Alfords come to Montana 19 years ago, living on a ranch near Lonepine before coming to Plains 4 years ago.
Military funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church and interment was made in the Plains cemetery.
Photo from Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shawn James Emmett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Charles Lee Alford; and granddaughter Eva May Alford Stobie in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Eva A. Matteson Alford; grandson William Robert Alford Sr.; and sister Jane Rickertson Alford Hartley in Oregon Obituaries; of his grandson Everett Vernon Alford in Washington Obituaries; of his sister Jeannette E. Alford Tucker Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his brother Vincent Lorenzo Alford in Kansas Obituaries
From Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005: Martin mustered into service February 14, 1865, Company E 105th Illinois Infantry, at Marengo, IL, residence listed as Shabbona, DeKalb Co., IL. Transferred to Company A 16th Illinois Infantry, possibly after the battle of Bentonvill, NC. Mustered out July 8, 1865. Source: Muster and Descriptive Rolls, Illinois State Archives.
Martin was born 7 Sept 1846, the son of Clark Baker Alford and Katherine C. Rickertson. He married Eva Alfreta Matteson on 20 Aug 1868 in DeKalb Co., IL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Martin Luther 1846 IL1, Clark Baker 1803 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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MARY LAMB BENSON BROWN ALFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 26 May 2013
MISSOULA—Mary Alford, of Missoula, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital from multiple illnesses.
She was born in Texarkana, Ark., on Oct. 14, 1950, to Denice and Helen Lamb. She never stayed in one place too long until she found Montana. She loved her three boys without question and loved all the kids that adopted her as a mom.
Survivors include sister Elizabeth Green of Wise River; son Frank Benson of San Antonio, Texas, son Mike Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo., and son Jerry Brown of Amarillo, Texas. And multiple grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at The Journey Christian Fellowship, 345 S. Fifth St., in Missoula at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the church family for doing so much for her and Alex Subrayan and Roy Patel, who were her very good friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARY LUISA ALFORD WOOD
RAVALLI REPUBLICAN
Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—Friday, 29 April 1921
Photo from Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Irene E. Alford Hendrix, Susahanna Alford, and William Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Grazilda Menees Alford; and her brothers George Monroe Alford, John Allen Alford, Milton William Alford, and Oliver Columbus Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Luisa 1849 TN1, William Henry Denton 1811 NC2.
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MARY VAN STALLEN ALFORD MCCONNELL
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Sunday, 14 September 1969
Photo from Lewistown City Cemetery, Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dvo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1969) dates of Mary McConnell (SS# issued in MT), last residence Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.
See the obituary of her son Willis Gale “Al” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her first husband, Hobart Bangs Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index (Ancestry): Marie Van Stallen was born 16 March 1901 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, daughter of Joseph Van Stallen and Lula Chapman.
The first name Marie appears on her birth record, but on all other available records it is Mary.
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MAUD LOW BANGS ALFORD
THE INDEPENDENT-OBSERVER
Conrad, Pondera Co., MT—Thursday, 9 June 1932
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Fielding Gates Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Hobart Bangs Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and mother-in-law Sarah Barber Hathaway Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Maud and her second husband, Marvin Parley Alford, are buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Shelby, Toole Co., MT. In April 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported: “Caretaker checked his records, but found no record for Maud Alford. He also informed me that early cemetery records were not well kept.”
In 1860, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY: James Lowe, dentist age 23 born NY; Rowena Lowe 23 NY; and Maud Lowe 2 NY.
In 1870, Chicago, Cook Co., IL: James Low, dentist 33 NY; Roena Low 33 NY; Maude 11 NY; Mabel 9 NY; Susan Low [mother of James] 65 MA.
Maud’s father, James E. Low, was a prominent Chicago dentist. His photo and biography are in National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Volume 2.
Her second husband’s lineage: Marvin Parley 1859 IN1, Henry 1828 OH2, Fielding 1787 VA3.
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MICHAEL F. ALVORD
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Friday, 7 August 2015
Dr. Michael F. Alvord passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015. Mike died from complications of colon cancer and left us far too early and unexpectedly.
Mike was born on Oct. 4, 1946, in Helena, Montana. He lived a very full and rich life and will be deeply missed by the hundreds of lives that he touched.
Mike graduated from Helena High School (1965), Montana State University (1969), and Creighton Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska (1973). Mike married Pamela Boughn in Helena in 1969 and they moved to Omaha shortly thereafter for dental school. Mike and Pam lived in Stuttgart, Germany for three years after dental school where Mike served in the Army as an officer and dentist. They returned to Bozeman in 1976 where Mike started a thriving dental practice. Mike continued to practice dentistry until 2011 when he retired.
Mike and Pam have two amazing sons, Nathan and Joshua. Nathan lives in Portland with his wife, Kate, and children, Delaney and Max. Joshua lives in San Diego. All of the Alvord family spent much time together, sharing vacations and visits whenever possible. For the past 30 years Mike and his family vacationed in Hawaii for several weeks every spring, making incredible, adventuresome memories.
Mike was a beloved husband, father, brother-in-law, and Bozeman community member. He was a huge supporter of the MSU Bobcats, an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman, Harley rider, skier, and most recently, a paddleboard enthusiast. Mike lived life to the fullest, always appreciating and cherishing his family, friends and nature. His enthusiasm for life was contagious to all those who surrounded him. We are certain there has never been a single person who didn’t like Mike. He was incredibly generous, loving, and supportive. Nothing made him happier than to be surrounded by immediate and extended family. He had a deep abiding friendship with the many others who loved him so.
Mike is survived by his 94 year-old father-in-law, Kent Boughn, and his loving extended family—sister-in-law, Debbe Tucker (Steve) and their children, Tyler and Seth; sister-in-law, Sandy Ameel (Tim) and their children, Britta and Kristen; brother-in-law, Jay Boughn (Jen) and their children, Cami (Dave) and Levi.
In December 2014, Mike joyfully found his four half-brothers, Lonnie Kelly (Pam); Terry Kelly, deceased (Ginny); Tim Kelly (Sheree); and Rod Kelly (Deb); and his half-sister, Karen Kelly Pearson.
His parents, Bill and Gladys Alvord, and his mother-in-law, Joyce Boughn, preceded Mike in death.
Mike loved to build gigantic bonfires, symbolic of the manner in which he affected others and how he lived his life. And now, those bonfires will burn forever in the hearts of those who loved and adored him.
A memorial service has already taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, William T. Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Michael F. 1946 MT1, William 1913 MT2, Frederick Daniel 1874 OH3, Ira Douglas 1852 OH4, Daniel McCarter 1811 MA5, Obed 1782 CT6, Obed 1744 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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MICHAEL GLEN ALFORD
Photo from Asper Funeral Home
GLACIER REPORTER
Browning, Glacier Co., MT—Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Michael Glen Alford, 66, of Shelby, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. Mike was a man of conviction and faith. There and back again, he looked forward to continuing his journey with God and the family who preceded him in death.
Viewing will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 25 at Asper Funeral Home in Shelby. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug 26, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 915 Westwood Ave in Shelby.
Mike was born May 27, 1956 in Hardin, MT, to Otist “Les” Alford and Glenda (Leavitt) Alford. They later moved to Shelby where he was raised with his five siblings. Mike graduated from Shelby High School in 1974. He attended one year of college at Ricks College in Rexburg, ID, followed by a two-year mission in San Diego, CA. Following his mission, Mike moved to Utah to work in the family construction business and later returned to Shelby where he began his career working as an oil field gauger. Following his retirement from Montana Refining Company, he proceeded to work in the Alternative School for the Shelby School District.
On November 27, 1982, he married Heidi Lindberg, the love of his life. Together they raised their children, Katie, Luke and Matt. Mike’s greatest joy was his family. He was a dedicated and supportive father, who never equivocated on how deeply he loved his kids and wife. He immensely loved spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them with a cache of jelly beans.
Ever the sports enthusiast, Mike was a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco Giants, and even the Cleveland Browns. In his younger years he was a proud member of the Rainer Barbeerians softball team and went on to coach many local kids on the baseball and softball diamonds. Mike loved to fish and participated in Walleyes Unlimited. He developed a passion for gardening and cooking. Mike was also passionate about the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and listening to music. He was always in pursuit for new artists and songs to share with his family and friends.
Mike is survived by his wife Heidi; his children, Katie (Ryan) Delany, Luke Alford and Matt Alford all of Missoula; 2 grandchildren, Quinn and Everett Delany; his siblings, twin sister Michelle (Daral) Schooley, brother Lester (Paula) Alford, sister Jane Barnes, sister-in-law Lauri Veseth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Monty and niece Jennifer Alford, sister Marlene Dulmage and nephew Taylor Alford….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Otist Lester Alford and Glenda May Leavitt Alford; and sister Marlene Kay Alford Dulmage in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Mark Montgomery “Monty” Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Michael Glen 1956 MT1, Otist Lester 1929 TX2, Amos Ponder 1899 LA3, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA4, Julius C. 1797 GA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MILES ALFORD
BOZEMAN COURIER
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Wednesday, 26 March 1924
Photo from Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RobMinteer57
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, Samuel Green Alford; and brother William Edgar Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Samuel Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Miles 1920 TX1, Samuel Green 1889 TX2, William Ball 1859 TX3, Samuel 1832 AL4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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MILLIE ERMA CARTER ALFORD
[Although she died in Montana, we are also including her obituary in Colorado Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 7 July 1989
Erma C. Alford, 84, of Colorado Springs died Tuesday [July 4] in Laurel, Mont. She was a music teacher in Flagler and Simla for 23 years and previously had taught at the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Wyoming.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Shrine of Rest Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home…. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born May 23, 1905, in Dixon, Mo., to Dr. William C. and Annie (Carpenter) Carter. She had lived in Colorado Springs 30 years. Mrs. Alford received her master’s degree from Northwestern University of Kansas.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald Eugene of Mountain View, Calif., and Harlan Errett of Colorado Springs; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter, Ermagene Thompson.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rob V
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Erma C. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her former husband, Eugene Errett Alford, in Colorado Obituaries. In his obituary, she is Millie Erma Carter Alford.
Montana Death Index, 1860–2007, lists Erma Alford, age 84, died 4 July 1989 in Yellowstone Co., MT (also her residence county), divorced.
Millie is buried next to her former husband, but she has no gravestone.
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NELLIE M. TUCKER HALFORD
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Saturday, 14 October 1939
The body of Mrs. Nellie Halford, 63, former Helena resident who died Thursday evening in Hamilton, will be sent to Helena Sunday morning and funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
The Opp and Conrad funeral home will direct arrangements and burial will be in Forestvale.
Mrs. Halford died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.C. Bonesteele, with whom she had been residing for the past six years.
She was born in Plattsville, Wis., in 1876. She was the widow of Daniel M. Halford who died here about 10 years ago. Mr. Halford was the son of Ben Halford, a Helena pioneer resident.
Besides her daughter she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Josephine Sherman of Denver, Colo., one brother, H.B. Pucker of Great Falls, and several nieces and nephews of whom are Arthur Moran and Marie Watson, both of Helena.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Daniel McKnight Halford, in this compilation.
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NETTIE ADDIE ALVORD STOTT
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Wednesday, 1 May 1946
STANFORD—Funeral services were conducted at Whitlash for Mrs. Nettie Stott, 74, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Allen. The Rev. Clifford J. Shumaker officiated.
Mrs. Stott came to Montana from Minnesota 45 years ago, homesteading with her late husband in the Sweet Grass hills. .She served as postmistress at Whitlash for a number of years.
Survivors are a son, W. Stott, Whitlash, and a brother at Hill, Mont.
In another article:
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
NETTIE A. STOTT PASSES SUNDAY AT WHITLASH
Mrs. Nettie A Stott, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louisa Allen, on Easter Sunday, April 21st, was born at Sherburn, Minnesota, on Feb. 10, 1872. She was the oldest child of a family of seven. Two sisters and one brother have preceded her in death.
She lived in Minnesota until her marriage to Lester A. Stott, Feb. 10, 1900, when they came to Kalispell, Mont., where they lived for two or three years. She went back to Minnesota while Lester stopped in the Sweet Grass hills to do some prospecting. He also took up a homestead. Mrs. Stott returned to Montana in 1903, living on the homestead until 1916, when the property was bought at Whitlash for a store location. She was postmistress from 1917 until 1928, when they moved to Chattaroy, Washington. Lester Stott passed away in Oct. 1938 and is buried at Chattaroy, Washington.
Mrs. Stott is survived by two brothers, Pearl Alvord, Hill, Montana, and Marion Alvord, Chatfield, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Julia Clark Stettler, Alberta, Canada; one son, Ray Stott of Whitlash; three daughters, Mrs. Louisa Allen of Whitlash, Mrs. Ellen McGee of Dallas, Ore., and Mrs. Ruth Davis of Searchlight, Nev., and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Liberty Hall in Whitlash, Montana. The body will be shipped to Spokane for burial beside her husband in Chatteroy, Washington.
Photo from Chattaroy Cemetery, Chattaroy, Spokane Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, NW Mountain Man
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Pearl 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. 478:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Nettie Addie 1872 MN1, William Clark 1838 NY2, Daniel B. 1807 NY3, Butler 1780 CT4, Daniel 1743 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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NORA OPAL ALFORD WOOD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Saturday, 30 August 1975
Photo from Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tom c
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1975) dates of Nora Wood (SS# issued in MT), last residence Missoula, Missoula Co., MT.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Henry Alford and Della Roach Alford Hilger; and sister Cora May Alford Dennis in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nora Opal 1897 MT1, William Henry 1861 MO2, William Henry Denton 1811 NC3.
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OTIST LESTER ALFORD
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Monday, 30 May 1983
In another article:
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
Great Falls, Cascade Co., MT—Tuesday, 31 May 1983
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Shelby, Toole Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judyvv
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Otist Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Aug 1929 and died _____ May 1983, last benefit Shelby, Toole Co., MT.
See the obituaries of his wife, Glenda May Leavitt Alford; and children Marlene Kay Alford Dulmage and Michael Glen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Mark Montgomery “Monty” Alford in Washington Obituaries; of his parents, Amos Ponder Alford Sr. and Eva Lee Smith Alford; and siblings Amos Ponder Alford Jr., Bertha Marie Alford Harrison, and Joseph Edwin Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Oren Allen Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
From SSACI: Otist Lester Alford was born 25 Aug 1929 in Center, Shelby Co., TX, son of Amos P. Alford and Eva L. Smith.
From Montana, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Otist Lester Alford, age 25 born Shelbyville, TX, son of A.P. Alford and Eva Lee Smith, married Glenda May Leavitt, age 22 born Cardston, Alberta, Canada, daughter of Glen W. Leavitt and Mary Ann Carter, on 27 May 1955 in Hardin, Big Horn, Co., MT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Otist Lester 1929 TX1, Amos Ponder 1899 LA2, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PAMELA JEAN TRAVER HALLFORD
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 15 December 2019
STEVENSVILLE—An angel came and called her name and took her by the hand on Dec. 8, 2019.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She loved life and always did silly things to make life a little more fun. She radiated sunshine and loved her family more than words can say. She always had donations for the food bank and on several occasions dropped off coats at the local schools for kids in need. She always believed that “Love was Enough”.
She married Douglas Hallford in 1964. They settled in Stevensville and had a happy 55 years together. They had four children; Denise (Doug) Groneman of Nevada, Paula (Eric) Johnson of Missoula, Rhonda Hallford of Missoula and David Hallford of Stevensville. She had six grandchildren; Nicole Flint, Heather Wilke, Christopher Hallford, Chase Johnson, Ben Hallford, Hannah Hallford. She had eight great grand children; Isabella Flint, Reily Flint, Hailo Flint, Marshaill Wilke, Macaill Wilke, Malaiya Wilke, Maraih Wilke, Titus Hallford.
As per her wishes she was cremated and no services will be held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Douglas Duane Hallford, in this compilation.
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PATRICIA ANN HALLFORD NETZER NORBERG
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 28 July 2019
MISSOULA—This world lost an extraordinary person and heaven gained an amazing angel on July 23, 2019, when Patricia “Pat” Ann Hallford Norberg gained her wings at the age of 72.
Pat was born in Missoula on March 10, 1947 to Ernest and Alice Hallford. She was the baby of the family, following her siblings Barbara “Bobbi” Knutson currently of Libby, Lester “Bud” Hallford of Gold Creek and Sharon Burgess of Concrete, Washington.
Pat was a life-long Missoula resident and loved everything Montana had to offer. She attended high school at Missoula County Public Schools. Following school, she realized her greatest dream of being a mom and gave birth to Dale A. Netzer on June 27, 1966 and Michelle A. Netzer on May 21, 1967. As a young mom, she grew up with her children and she was so proud of both of them.
On March 31, 1973, she married Larry G. Norberg. She and Larry loved to camp and she passed doing just that with the man she loved. They enjoyed being outdoors and she loved to fish and ride ATVs—”bikes” as she called them. They would camp for weeks on end during the summer and looked forward to the many friends and family that would join them.
Pat most enjoyed her full-time work as a stay-at-home mom and she appreciated the opportunity to do so. When her children entered upper grades in school, Pat became the kitchen manager at Liberty Lanes. She held that position for approximately 18 years. While she was a tough “boss,” her employees became friends and speak fondly of her to this day.
Pat enjoyed cooking and was the first one to offer to make a meal for any event. She was a member and an officer of the Women of the Moose Lodge 243 in Missoula. She selflessly gave her time and energy for many years until recently resigning to enjoy her summers and her family. She was famous for her fried chicken and her cream puffs, which she lovingly made whenever asked.
Pat was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Hallford, on March 10, 2006 and her father, Ernest Hallford on Oct. 9, 1979.
She is survived by her loving husband, Larry, her devoted children, Dale and Michelle, her grandchildren, Bretni, Grant, Tanner and Tucker, her siblings, and too many extended family and friends to count. Family was very important to Pat and she loved with a passion.
We all miss her spunk, her “tell-it-like-it-is” attitude, her smart and sarcastic remarks, her gentle ways with her loved ones and close friends and her overall zeal for life.
She had her mom on her mind a lot lately and we find peace knowing she is finally with her parents. We know you are in a great place but your absence is painfully felt by all of us. Soar high, Mom; soar high!
Services will be on Monday July 29, 2019 at noon with a reception immediately following at Garden City Funeral Home. There will be no public viewing.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Alice D. Smith Hallford, in this compilation.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Patricia Ann 1947 MT1, Ernest I. 1917 MT2, Isaac T. 1867 MO3, Francis Marion 1830 MO4, Jesse 1781 NC5, John 1748 ??6.
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PEARL ALVORD
LIBERTY COUNTY TIMES
Chester, Liberty Co., MT—20 January 1955
Pearl Alvord, 75, well-known resident of the Whitlash community, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. Fred Anderson, where he had made his home for the last two or three years.
Mr. Alvord, oldest [sic: fourth] of seven children, was born at Sherbourne, Minn., July 7, 1879. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
He came to Montana with his sister, Mrs. Nettie Stott, and worked for Jacob Oswood for a year, when he went to the Murray Johnson ranch where he stayed until 1952.
He had been very interested in the Sweetgrass telephone line. He helped install telephones when the system was first put into operation and helped with repairs and upkeep until 1953 when he suffered a paralytic stroke.
Mr. Alvord joined a Modern Woodman camp in Minnesota in 1902, and at the time of his death was a member of the unit at Hingham. He joined the Congregational church at Ceylon, Minn., when he was 14 years old and has been a faithful Christian all his life.
He leaves to mourn his passing one sister, Mrs. Julia Clark of Stettler, Alberta; one brother, Marion of Rochester, Minn.
Funeral services at the Presbyterian church in Whitlash. Pallbearers: Claude Demarest, Troy Lakeey, Robert Thompson, George Lauener, Vernon Johnson, and Charles Laas. Interment in Whitlash cemetery.
Photo from Whitlash Cemetery, Liberty Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D Kauffman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Nettie Addie Alvord Stott in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Pearl 1879 MN1, William Clark 1838 NY2, Daniel B. 1807 NY3, Butler 1780 CT4, Daniel 1743 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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SAMUEL LESLIE ALFORD
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—19 October 1934
BODY OF FORMER OGDENITE WILL BE BURIED IN MONTANA
Word has been received that Leslie Alford, 26, formerly of Ogden, died October 18 in Bozeman, Mont. He was a brother of J.W. Alford, 588 Fifteenth street, and a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Alford.
Mr. Alford had been ill for some time. Mr. Alford was formerly employed by the forest service.
He is survived by his widow and one son, Donald; also three brothers and one sister, of Ogden.
Interment will be made in the Bozeman cemetery.
In another article:
STANDARD-EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Tuesday, 31 August 1909
WOMAN AND CHILDREN IN NEED OF HELP
Mrs. Lizzie Alford, her two children, Samuel Leslie Alford, aged two years, and Archie Ray Alford, aged six years, and her niece, Sadie Alford, were found by Chief of Police Browning yesterday morning and sent to the Crittenton home.
Mrs. Alford and the three children who were only half clad and were half starved, got off the train coming from Nevada and after being refused admittance at several of the rooming houses of the city, went to the City Hall park, where they were found by Chief Browning.
When taken to the Crittenton home Mrs. Alford said that she and her husband had been living in a tent on McIntosh’s ranch near Wells, Nevada. She had come hither to find a home and her husband was to follow her in a few days.
The woman and the children are without money and are badly in need.
It is probable that steps will be taken today to secure financial aid for the unfortunate mother and children by popular subscription.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his mother, Elizabeth Down Alford; and brother Archie Ray Alford in Utah Obituaries.
In 2013 a Find A Grave photographer reported that Samuel is buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT, but he has no gravestone.
His lineage: Samuel Leslie 1907 ??1, Samuel David 1875 UT2, John W. 1846 England3, William 1816 England4.
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STELLA MAE ALFORD JESTER
BILLINGS GAZETTE
Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT—Tuesday, 30 June 1970
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1970) dates of Stella Jester (SS# issued in WY), last residence Hardin, Big Horn Co., MT.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Lida Jane Eakins Alford; and brother John Lee Alford in Kansas Obituaries; and of her brother Cleo Ross Alford in California Obituaries.
From Montana, Death Index (Ancestry): Stella A. Jester, age 67, died 29 June 1970 in Big Horn Co., MT.
From MT Marriages: James Alexander Jester, age 36 born Talala, Rogers Co., OK, son of Harvey Alexander and Carrie Jester, married Estella Mae Alford, age 30 born Sedan, KS, daughter of Albert Lee Alford and Lida Eakin, on 20 May 1933 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia.
Her lineage: Stella Mae 1903 KS1, Albert Lee 1875 IN2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 17366, John 1696 ??7.
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SUSAHANNA ALFORD
RAVALLI REPUBLICAN
Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT—Friday, 31 August 1923
[Several paragraphs about John Wood not included here.]
Photo from Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Irene E. Alford Hendrix, Mary Luisa Alford Wood, and William Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Grazilda Menees Alford; and her brothers George Monroe Alford, John Allen Alford, Milton William Alford, and Oliver Columbus Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Susahanna 1851 TN1, William Henry Denton 1811 NC2.
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TAYLOR RAY ALFORD
From Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Sunday, 19 August 2018
MISSOULA—Taylor was born on Dec. 14, 1986, to Lester and Paula Alford in Shelby. He loved the Shelby area and the fishing, hunting, and freedom to play hide-and-seek in the neighborhood after dark that this small town had to offer. His classmates knew each other well and grew up learning to laugh, fight, cry, forgive, and appreciate each other. These priceless experiences shaped the man he grew up to be, and the father that he was to become.
After high school, Taylor moved to Missoula and attended the University of Montana. He then spent time in North Dakota welding on the pipeline and eventually settled on a career with BNSF as a heavy equipment operator. He truly enjoyed being a railroader and the friends he made there. He had the greatest stories to tell when he returned home to Missoula on weekends.
He was married to Melissa Peterson in 2016 and his son, Cash Ray Alford, arrived soon after.
An excellent mechanic, hunter, fisher, carpenter, and self-taught guitarist, Taylor had a way of excelling at whatever he did. People who knew Taylor were lucky to see a soft, kind and gentle side under his tough flannel exterior (his entire wardrobe consisted of two long-sleeve flannel shirts). He was his own person. He followed no man, but he respected many. He will be remembered as a relentless prankster (sorry about that one time, Shelby Police Dept., and thanks for loving him anyway). His pranks usually resulted in instant expletives from the mouths of his targets. It took a lot to make him actually giggle, but his pranking and teasing brought that out in him; so we kind of loved it (a lot).
The only things that could ever divert his constant joy of hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities were Melissa and Cash. Becoming a father and a husband brought him so much happiness and fulfillment and ensured that every moment spent at home with his family was full of belly laughs, cuddles, and fun. He told his wife and son every day how much he loved them. He couldn’t wait to be with Cash on his first hunt and to be next to him when he caught his first fish. Taylor understood that the most treasured gifts do not come from a store with wrapping paper.
Taylor passed away in a tragic car accident on Aug. 9—a direct result of complications from Type-1 diabetes. While our hearts are broken, we are blessed with the memories of his humor, generosity, friendship, and love. We loved and adored him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Peterson, 18-month old son, Cashy Ray, parents Lester and Paula Alford, siblings Reid and Dane, and an abundance of family members.
A memorial will be held at Marshall Mountain on August 25 at 1 p.m. Condolences can be left for the family at gardencityfh.com.
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THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Friday, 10 August 2018
LIBBY—The motorist who died when his vehicle crashed during a law enforcement pursuit near Libby Thursday has been identified as Taylor Ray Alford, 31, of Missoula.
At one point, the vehicle he was driving reached speeds of 100 mph in a 25 mph speed zone near Rosauer’s, according to a Friday news release from the Montana Highway Patrol. The chase ended at 5:07 p.m. when the vehicle struck an overhead traffic light post at the intersection of Highway 2 and Idaho Avenue in Libby and burst into flames, according to the Highway Patrol.
Several motorists had alerted police that a black vehicle was speeding east from Troy, crossing both lanes of traffic and running other motorists off the road, according to the release from Highway Patrol District 6 Commander Capt. Duane Bowers.
Sgt. Neil Duram and Trooper Bryce Ford, who’d been measuring the scene of a fatal collision with a pedestrian earlier in the day, headed east on Highway 2, and Libby police Sgt. Darren Short and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Boyd White left Libby heading west in an attempt to find the vehicle.
“Troopers caught up to the vehicle as it entered the four-lane 50 mph restricted speed zone on the west side of Libby. The vehicle continued eastbound at a high rate of speed weaving through rush-hour traffic and failing to yield to the patrol cars with lights and sirens activated,” according to Bowers. It crashed after swerving across all four traffic lanes near Rosauers. “The fire was quickly extinguished by law enforcement officers on the scene and several local business owners who quickly responded with fire extinguishers and assisted in the fire suppression effort,” Bowers said.
The driver wore a seat belt, but that wouldn’t have helped given the speed, Bowers said. Nor were drugs or alcohol considered to be factors, although toxicology reports from the Montana State Crime Lab are pending.
“A possible medical emergency may have occurred and is being investigated,” Bowers said. The investigation continues.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From MT Marriages: Lester Ray Alford, age 24 born 23 May 1959 in Shelby, MT, son of Otis Lester Alford and Glenda May Leavitt, married Paula Jo Bredwick, age 20 born 29 Sept 1962 in Watford City, ND, daughter of Joseph Leroy Bredwick and Irene Ann Henderson, on 27 May 1983 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. Both were residents of Delta, Mallard Co., UT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Taylor Ray 1986 MT, Lester Ray 1959 MT, Otist Lester 1929 TX1, Amos Ponder 1899 LA2, Joseph Seaborn 1845 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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THOMAS FREDERIC ALFORD
WINNETT TIMES
Winnett, Petroleum Co., MT—12 July 1940
Photos from Winnett City Cemetery, Petroleum Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor H. Anderson
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brother Baldy Samuel Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; of his brother Charles Ferdinand Alford in Texas Obituaries; of his sister Jennie Louise Alford McCall in California Obituaries; of his sister Julia Harriet Alford Davis in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From his Find A Grave memorial:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Thomas Frederic 1860 TX1, William Thomas 1829 AL2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
ANACONDA STANDARD
Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT—Sunday, 18 September 1904
MISSOULA [Missoula Co.], Sept. 17—William Alford, one of the substantial farmers of the Bitter Root valley, died Thursday at his home near Woodside [Ravalli Co.]. Heart disease was the cause of death.
Mr. Alford had been in the valley for 18 years and went there from Missouri.
The funeral was held his afternoon.
Photo from Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Ravalli Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fayth Evjen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Della Roach Alford Hilger; daughters Cora May Alford Dennis and Nora Opal Alford Wood; and sisters Irene E. Alford Hendrix, Mary Luisa Alford Wood, and Susahanna Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Grazilda Menees Alford; and his brothers George Monroe Alford, John Allen Alford, Milton William Alford, and Oliver Columbus Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
William married Della Roach in Greene Co., MO, on 19 Dec 1895.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Henry 1861 MO1, William Henry Denton 1811 NC2.
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WILLIAM T. ALVORD
Bill and Gladys Alvord
Photos from Jean Austin Anderson’s Austin family tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
DAILY CHRONICLE
Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT—Thursday, 13 June 1996
William “Bill” Alvord was born on Feb. 16, 1913, in Glasgow [Valley Co.]. He died at St. Peter’s Hospital on June 10, 1996, after a fierce battle with cancer.
Bill married Gladys Lutes in 1937 and they lived and worked in Glasgow until Bill served in the Navy on a submarine in the Pacific during World War II. After his return, they moved to Bozeman and he attended Montana State University where he completed a master’s degree in fish and wildlife management. The family moved to Helena in 1959 where he resided until his death.
Bill worked for the State of Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department until he retired in 1975. He was very active in Kiwanis, Masons and the Helena United Methodist Church.
Gladys Alvord died in 1979, and Bill later married Esther McClintock, a high school classmate.
Bill is survived by his son, Mike and wife, Pam Alvord and grandson, Josh Alvord of Bozeman; grandson, Nate and his wife, Kate of Vail, Colo.; wife, Esther, Cooney Convalescent Center; her daughter, Betty Vanmanen of Fairbanks, Alaska; her son, Bob McClintock of California; and niece, Jane Bernard and her family of Helena.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 12. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s United Methodist Memorial Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Alvord (SS# issued in MT), last residence Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.
See the obituaries of his son Michael F. Alvord; and father, Frederick Daniel Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Virginia L. Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
From MT Marriages: William T. Alvord, son of F.D. Alvord and Lula Taylor, married Gladys Lutes on 30 Oct 1937 in Livingston, Park Co., MT.
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. 545:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: William 1913 MT1, Frederick Daniel 1874 OH2, Ira Douglas 1852 OH3, Daniel McCarter 1811 MA4, Obed 1782 CT5, Obed 1744 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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WILLIS GALE “AL” ALFORD
INDEPENDENT RECORD
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Wednesday, 1 June 1988
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tami G.
Photo posted June 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.G. Alford (SS# issued in MT), last residence Clancy, Jefferson Co., MT.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Doris Aney Rawlings Alford Parks; second wife, Ann Marie Herold Schimpf Alford; and mother, Mary Van Stallen Alford McConnell, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Hobart Bangs Alford, in Idaho Obituaries.
From SSACI: Willis Gale Alford was born 23 Apr 1924 [sic] in Shelby, Toole Co., MT, son of Hobart B. Alford and Mary Vanstalen. He died 31 May 1988.
On Willis Gales Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 19, born 23 Apr 1923 in Shelby, Toole Co., MT, his current residence. Mrs. Mary Alford is his contact. A handwritten says “Physical discharge from Navy March 10 1943.”
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ZEYUNE BONITA HALFORD WHITEHOUSE
MONTANA STANDARD-POST
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—Thursday, 23 April 1964
DEATH SUMMONS LONGTIME BUTTE RESIDENT
Mrs. Zeyune Whitehouse, 78, 1150 W. Platinum, died Wednesday [April 22] in a local hospital.
Mrs. Whitehouse, a native of Olancy, moved to Butte with her parents in 1899. She resided here until 1955 when she moved to Boulder City, Nev. Mrs. Whitehouse returned to Butte about 1½ years ago. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church and the Daughters of Montana Pioneers.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur of Butte; son, Hal Whitehouse, Boulder City; and a brother James B. Halford, Butte. Numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews in Butte, Nevada and California also survive.
Services for Mrs. Whitehouse are scheduled Friday at 11 a.m. from St. John Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. John S.W. Fargher officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Her body is in Richards Funeral Home.
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Suzanne Andrews
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, James Benjamin Halford Sr.; and brother James Benjamin Halford Jr. in this compilation.
From MT Marriages: Zeyune Bonita Halford, age 26, daughter of James B. Halford and Ida Lillian Pickering Halford, married Arthur Irving Whitehouse on 7 March 1909 in Helena, Lewis and Clarke Co., MT.
From SSACI: Zeyune H. Whitehouse was born 5 Nov 1885 in Helena, Lewis and Clarke Co., MT, daughter of James B. Halford and Ida L. Pickering.
Her HALFORD lineage: Zeyune Bonita 1885 MT1, James Benjamin 1858 MO2, James H. 1832 TN3.
