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New Jersey Obituaries

NEW JERSEY 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: 9 NOVEMBER 2020

 

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The families of some of the subjects of these New Jersey 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

 

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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:

 

NJ Births: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

NJ Marriages: New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901–2016

NJ Deaths: New Jersey, Death Index, 1901–2017

 

SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014

SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

 

 

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AGNES FOSTER ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Monday, 20 November 1967

 

            Mrs. Agnes Foster Alford, 83, widow of Edward Alford, died Sunday [November 19] at her home, 816 Southard Street.

            She was born in Philadelphia and lived here most of her life.

            Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William Ryan, with whom she lived; a son, Edward L. of Martha’s Vineyard Island, Mass.; five sisters, Mrs. Jennie Bockuis of Trenton and Mrs. Anna Weiss, Mrs. Catherine McAvoy, Mrs. Frances Passauer and Mrs. Laura McClafferty of Philadelphia; two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

            The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the Ullrich Funeral Home, 425 Greenwood Avenue. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 in St. Mary’s Cathedral and interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 3 Aug 1884 and died _____ Nov 1967, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Edward Leo Alford, in this compilation.

            Agnes was the daughter of Charles Foster and Amanda Connelly.

 

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AGNES K. ALVORD

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—Saturday, 21 August 1999

 

            Agnes K. Alvord, 94, of Belmar [Monmouth Co.], died Wednesday [August 18] at home.

            She was a retired psychiatric social worker having worked for the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She worked with disturbed children and their families and had established a summer camp for them in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Soropomist Club of Pennsylvania. She received a bachelor of arts degree from St. Lawrence University, New York, and a master’s degree from Smith College, Massachusetts. Born in East Newark, she lived in Landsdale, Pa., before moving to Belmar 25 years ago.

            She was predeceased by her husband, Orren Alvord.

            Surviving are a son, Eugene Alvord of Belmar, a niece, Jean Williams of Point Pleasant and a nephew, Edward Kaminski of Hampshire, England.

            Funeral services are private. Reilly Funeral Home, Belmar, is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 29 Nov 1902, last residence Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean Co., NJ.

            Her husband, Orren Alvord, is listed in SSDI records: born 9 Oct 1902, died _____ Sept 1967, SS# issued in NY.

            Orren Alvord is listed on the 1910 (Sherman, Chautauqua Co., NY) and 1920 (Bristol, Ontario Co., NY) censuses as the only child of his parents, Rev. Otis F. and Nellie Alvord.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Orren 1902 NY1, Otis Fries 1860 NY2, Francis Milton 1819 VT3, Otis 1789 VT4, Seth 1763 MA5, Gad 1726 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1680 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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ALAN R. ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Wednesday, 10 April 2002

 

            Alfred, Alan R. Age 37, of Mantua died suddenly on Monday [April 8]. Born in Woodbury, Alan was a Mantua Twp resident all his life. He graduated from Clearview Regional High School class of 1983. He worked for the Marriott Corp. in Philadelphia and previously had work for Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. Alan enjoyed fishing and boating.

            Husband of Kelly A. (nee Connor), father of daughters Amanda Rae and Amber Rose. He is also survived by his mother Charlotte M. Alfred of Mantua, 3 sisters Debbie Wenner of Gloucester City, Dawn Montanaro and Diana Black both of Mantua.

            Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday from 6 to 8PM at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St. Mantua. Funeral Service will be held Friday 8PM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alfred Educational Trust Fund c/o The Bank of Gloucester County, 200 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, NJ 08051.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alan R. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Aug 1964.

            See the obituary of his mother, Charlotte M. Hillman Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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ALICE K. YOUNG ALFORD

 

DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY TIMES

Primos, Delaware Co., PA—Thursday, 3 January 1974

 

            Alford, Alice K. (Nee Young)—On December 31, 1973, formerly of Darby. Pa. Wife of the late Walter B. and mother of Walter and Frank.

            Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral Friday 9 a.m. at the Marvil Funeral Home, 1110 Main St., Darby. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

 

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DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY TIMES

Primos, Delaware Co., PA—Thursday, 3 January 1974

 

            Mrs. Alice K. Alford, 80, of Sticklerville [sic: Sicklerville, Camden Co.], N.J., a former Darby resident, died Monday [December 31].

            Mrs. Alford, the former Alice K. Young, was born in Philadelphia and lived many years on Spruce St. in Darby, before moving to Sticklerville about four years ago to live with a niece, Mrs. Edward Bradley.

            She was a member of the Sodality of Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Darby.

            Her husband, Walter B. Alford, died about 15 years ago.

            She is survived by two sons, Walter and Frank, both of Ridley Park, and one grandson

            The funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday at the Marvil Funeral Home, 1110 Main St.; Darby. Mass of Christian; Burial will be 10 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Burial will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple.

 

Photo from Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware Co., PA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Loren Buhle

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 31 July 1893 and died _____ Dec 1973, last residence Sicklerville, Camden Co., NJ.

            We included the obituary of her son Frank Neely Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries. She shares a gravestone with him and his wife.

            On the death certificate of her husband, Walter Blackburn Alford (1887–1958), his parents are identified as Frank Alford and Mary Neely.

 

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ANDREW ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 20 July 2017

 

            Alford, Andrew—Of Newark, 63, died July 14, 2017. Funeral: July 21, 11 a.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 106 Sussex Ave., Newark.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

            See the obituary of his sister Carolyn Alford in this compilation.

            From NJ Deaths: Andrew Alford was born 14 Jan 1954 in Trenton, NJ, and died 14 July 2017.

 

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ANGEL KANAGA ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 21 June 2007

 

            Alford, Angel Kanaga, 3, of Pleasantville, departed this life and went to be an angel on Tuesday, June 19th, surrounded by her family.

            She was born on Tuesday, January 6, 2004. In the short time she lived, she made a lot of people smile. Angel was truly an angel.

            She leaves to cherish her loving and beautiful memory: her parents, Kangie Alford and Tony Hargrove, both of Pleasantville; maternal grandparents Mary and John Alford of Pleasantville; paternal grandmother Priscilla Hargrove of Pleasantville; one uncle, Roscoe Bond of Pleasantville; six aunts, Felicia Glass of FL, Marie Glass of Pleasantville, Venita Bond of Atlantic City, Loukeisha Hargrove of Pleasantville, Priscellia Hargrove of Pleasantville, and Priscilla Hargrove of Atlantic City; a host of cousins and family friends.

            Funeral services will be held 11 AM on Saturday, June 23rd, at New Hope Baptist Church, 704 Lexington Avenue, where friends may view from 10AM.

            Please sign guest book at: legacy.com or email: mikalsfuneralparlor@verizon.net; mikalsfuneralparlorinc.com.

 

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ANN BERNHARD ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Wednesday, 8 June 2016

 

Ann Alford

 

ANN ALFORD, VALLEY HOSPITAL BENEFACTOR, DIES AT 87

 

            Ann Alford, who sat at the front desk in The Valley Hospital’s Shotmeyer Lobby on Monday mornings, was more than a friendly volunteer who made name tags and directed visitors.

            The Saddle River resident also was a benefactor of and prolific fundraiser for the Ridgewood hospital.

            Mrs. Alford, who died Monday at 87, served Valley’s foundation in myriad ways, including as chairwoman of the foundation board. Capital campaigns she directed raised $90 million.

            “Her leadership was marked by grace, persistence and an unwavering dedication,” said Audrey Meyers, president and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System.

            Mrs. Alford’s commitment to Valley continued the efforts of her husband. George Alford, a member of a prominent Bergen County family that owned Continental Paper Co., presided on the hospital’s board of trustees from 1984 to 1989. He died in 1990.

“The first campaign I worked on … we had a goal of $15 million, and we raised $18 million,” Mrs. Alford told 201 magazine several years ago. “That was amazing. You’re doing something that really has to be done, but you’re not doing it for yourself.”

            She supported other North Jersey charities, including West Bergen Mental Healthcare and The Forum School, which serves special-needs students, and was a former trustee of her alma mater, Wells College in Aurora, N.Y.

            But on Monday mornings for the past 22 years, Mrs. Alford just wanted to be known as the lady who made things easier for visitors to the Ridgewood hospital. She was at her usual station in the lobby until a month ago, said a daughter, Elizabeth Alford Hogan.

            Mrs. Alford also is survived by another daughter, Maria Alford Suehnholz; stepdaughters Patricia Alford President, Carolyn Alford Cason and Katherine Alford; a brother, Berl Bernhard, and six grandchildren.

            Arrangements are by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Ridgewood.

 

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HERALD NEWS

Woodland Park, Passaic Co., NJ—Thursday, 9 June 2016

 

            Alford, Ann Bernhard, of Saddle River, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2016 at the age of 87.

            She was a dedicated philanthropist, whose leadership was marked by grace, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to the charities she supported. She joined the Valley Hospital Foundation Board in 1994 and served as a Trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation for 12 years. Nine of those years were as an Officer of the Board, including serving as Chairman for three years. She graduated, Phi Beta Kappa from Wells College in 1949 and later served on the Wells College Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2001. Ann served as Chair of the West Bergen Mental Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2010 and currently serves as a Trustee. She also currently serves on the Forum School Board of Trustees.

            Ann had a passion for music and the arts and was a patron of The Metropolitan Opera, Parlance Chamber Concerts, American Ballet Theatre, and the Roundabout Theatre Company.

            Married to her late, beloved husband, George Edward Alford for 29 years Ann was devoted to her family.

            She is survived by her brother, Berl Bernhard; her daughters, Maria Alford Suehnholz and Elizabeth Alford Hogan; stepdaughters, Patricia Alford President, Carolyn Alford Cason, and Katherine Alford: grandchildren, George Alford Suehnholz, Michael Raymond Suehnholz, Lindsey Alford Hogan, Graham Patrick Hogan, AJ Johnson and predeceased grandson Justin Alford President.

            In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to the Valley Hospital Foundation, Ridgewood NJ or the National Foundation for Animal Rescue.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

 

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ANNIE L. ALFORD HARRISON

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Friday, 17 July 1998

 

TRENTON—Annie L. Harrison, 84, died Wednesday [July 15] at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton [Mercer Co.].

            Born in Dillon, S.C., she lived in Trenton most of her life.

            She was educated in the Dillon and Trenton public school systems.

            Daughter of the late Pauleen Palmer Alford and George W. Alford, widow of the late Frank Harrison Sr., mother of the late Constance M. Harrison, sister of the late Alex, Henry, Theodore Alford, Lacey Alford Sr. and Marie Alford, she is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanore and John McNear of Ewing and Cynthia and Daniel Downing Sr. of Trenton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Jr. and Liza Harrison of Longs, S.C. and George and Carmen Harrison of Trenton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special granddaughter, Kimber-Lise McNear; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Oscar M. Harrison of Philadelphia; a godson, Deacon James Evans Jr. of Trenton; many other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton, with the Rev. Willie J. Sanders, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, officiating.

            Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery, Ewing....

 

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Photo from Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, Mercer Co., NY—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Ellen Sargent Johnson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie L. Harrison (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 May 1914, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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ARBA KELLOGG ALFORD, SR.

Father of Arba Kellogg Alford Jr., AAFA #0151

 

MADISON EAGLE

Madison, Co., Morris Co., NJ—Thursday, 25 May 1939

 

 

In another article:

 

 

 

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Photos from Forest View Cemetery, Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, J. Fenn-Lawson

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Eleanor Cecilia Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Arba Kellogg Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries; and of his parents, George Herbert Alford and Jennie Camp Kellogg Alford, in Connecticut Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2. See also AAFA’s Corrington Loyal Alford Collection, Section 3, Part 2.

            His lineage: Arba Kellogg 1876 CT1, George Herbert 1850 CT2, Arba 1807 CT3, Arba 1768 CT4, Nathaniel 1737 CT5, Nathaniel 1698 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.

 

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AUGUSTUS ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Wednesday, 24 March 1909

 

            On March 23, 1909, Augustus Alford.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday, at 8 P.M., at his late residence, 613 Market st. Gloucester City, N.J.

            Interment at Roadstown [Cumberland Co.], N.J., Friday morning, on the arrival of the 8:04 train form [sic] Market st. ferry, Philadelphia, without further notice.

 

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PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Monday, 29 March 1909

 

 

AAFA NOTES: Augustus was the son of William Alford and Unity Gilder. He was born in about 1844 in PA and married Caroline Brooks.

            In 1870 an Augustus Alford, age 25, is listed in the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, apparently an inmate.

            In 1880 he and Carrie are living in Philadelphia in the household of Augustus’s mother, listed as Eunity Alford, widow.

            In 1900, he and his wife Carrie are living in Gloucester, Camden Co., NJ. They were married 24 years, and Carrie had no children.

            His lineage: Augustus 1844 PA1, William 1815 MD/DE 2.

 

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BEATRICE LYNNE BAMBERGER ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 23 January 2002

 

            Services for Mrs. Lynne Alford, 50, of Maplewood will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave., Maplewood.

            Mrs. Alford, who died Monday [Jan 21] in Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, was an office administrator for John James, an architect in Maplewood, for three years. Previously, she had been an office administrator for Alford Automotive, Vaux Hall, and a secretary for Exxon, Florham Park.

            She was a member of the Exhibitors Co-Op in Maplewood.

            Born in Newark, she lived in South Orange before moving to Maplewood 23 years ago.

            Surviving are her husband, William; a son, Scott; a daughter, Jaime Krayger; her mother, Eleanor Bamberger, and a brother, Walter Bamberger.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Beatrice L. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 18 Aug 1951, last residence Maplewood, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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BENJAMIN ALFORD, SR.

 

Bell Hennessy Funeral Home

Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ—_____ January 2006

 

Benjamin  Alford, Sr.

 

Born in Georgetown, SC on Jul. 18, 1940

Departed on Jan. 2, 2006 and resided in Williamstown, NJ.

 

            Benjamin Alford, Sr., 65, of Williamstown, on Monday, January 2, 2006.

            Benjamin was born in Georgetown, SC, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and has been a resident of Williamstown since 1967. He was a custodian for the Washington Twp. Board of Education for over 20 years.

            Benjamin is survived by his daughters Shawn Morton and Lajuanna Morton; his son Benjamin Alford, Jr.; his father Willie Rhue; his sister Venzula Green; his uncle Raymond Alford and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, January 9, 2006 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment Brotherhood Cemetery, Williamstown.

 

Photo from Brotherhood Cemetery, Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Horace Reven

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ, but his death date is listed as 3 Jan 2006. His gravestone dates do not match the dates in the obituary or in SSDI records.

 

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BETTY CLAIRE CRAM ALFORD

 

[We are also publishing Betty’s obituary in Texas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]

 

ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS

Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Friday, 24 June 2005

 

            Betty Claire Alford, 84, of Cisco, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005 in Princeton, New Jersey. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday at First United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery directed by Kimbrough Funeral Home.....

            Betty was born in Plainview, Texas on November 30, 1920 to Matt and Maude (Harris) Cram. She was a graduate of Texas Tech University and married Morris Alford on December 27, 1943 in Dallas; he preceded her in death on November 16, 1977. Betty worked at Olney Savings and for the last few years was secretary at Kimbrough Funeral Home. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was organist and was a member of Stephen Ministry. She was active in many community activities and was a member of Cisco Civic League and several Bridge Clubs.

            She was a beloved mother and best friend to her daughters, Claire Ann McNew and Kathy Gabler and their husbands, Jerry McNew of Princeton, New Jersey and Manny Gabler of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also survived by grandchildren, John Michael McNew and Teri Minton of Seattle, Washington and Ryan McNew and April Hinds of Purdy, Missouri and nephew John Cram of Dallas....

 

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Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor RC Karnes

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            We included the obituary of her husband, Morris Woodbury Alford, in Texas Obituaries.

 

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BLANCHE DRAKE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 20 June 1985

 

TRENTON—Blanche Alford, 73, of Calhoun Street died Monday [June 17] in Mercer Medical Center.

            Born in Dillon, S.C., Mrs. Alford was a resident of Trenton for 51 years.

            She was a member of the Senior Citizens of the West Ward, the Friendship Baptist Church, and the church’s usher board.

            Surviving are two daughters, Thelma Caster of Washington, D.C., and Irene Lax of Trenton; a stepson, Joseph Alford of Burlington; a stepdaughter, Grace Williams of Trenton; a sister, Lennie Carmichael of Trenton; six grandchildren; and several nieces nephews and cousins.

            Funeral services will be at noon Saturday from the Friendship Baptist Church. The Rev. William J. Sanders will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery….

            Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, 300 N. Willow St.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Blanche Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 8 Feb 1909 and died _____ June 1985, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Alford Sr., in this compilation. It provides her maiden name.

 

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CARLITA JOAN ALFORD RASMUSSEN

 

[She died in NJ, but we are also including her obituary in Florida Obituaries because she lived there.]

 

 

Senior photo, West-O-Ranger, 1939 yearbook

West Orange High School, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 9 May 1998

 

Carlita Rasmussen, 83 [sic]

 

            A prayer service for Mrs. Carlita Rasmussen, 76 [sic], of North Ft. Meyers, Fla, a former New Jersey resident, will be held at 8:30 Monday evening in the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.

            Mrs. Rasmussen, who died Wednesday [May 6] in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville [Somerset Co., NJ], worked in the sales department of Resistoflex Corp., Roseland, for 22 years before retiring in 1983.

            Born in Orange, she lived in Roseland for many years before moving to Florida 13 years ago.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Ehrenberg and Carol; a son, Eric; two sisters, Bernice and Jean Alford, and three grandchildren.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—9 May 1998

 

            Rasmussen, Carlita (nee Alford), on May 6, 1998 of North Fort Myers, Fla; formerly of Roseland, wife of the late Earl, mother of Roberta Ehrenberg of Belle Mead, Carol Rasmussen of Hackettstown and Eric Rasmussen of Roseland, sister of Bernice and Jean Alford of West Orange, also survived by three grandchildren.

            Memorial visitation at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carlita Rasmussen (SS# issued in NJ) was born 13 Oct 1921, last residence Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL.

            See the obituaries of her sisters, twins Elizabeth Jean Alford and Mary Bernice Alford; and uncle Ronald Cox Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation. We included obituary of her brother Robert Winthrop Alford in Florida Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Carlita Joan Alford Rasmussen was born 13 Oct 1921 in East Orange, NJ, daughter of Robert W. Alford and Catherine R. Ford. She died 6 May 1998.

            In 1930, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: Robert W. Alford 50 electrician; his wife Catherine F. 45, and children: Catherine 16, Robert 14, Carlita 8, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 6. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England and emigrated in 1888.

            In 1940, still in West Orange: Robert W. Alford 60 electrician; his wife Catherine 60, and children: Catherine 26, Carlita 18, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 16. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England

            Her lineage: Carlita Joan 1921 NJ1, Robert W. 1879 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.

 

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CAROL JOANN KAMINSKI ALVORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Tuesday, 27 May 1997

 

            Carol J. Kaminski Alvord, 59, a quality-control inspector, died Sunday [May 25] at Memorial Hospital of Burlington County [NJ], Mount Holly.

            A Marlton resident for the last 33 years, she was born in Camden and had resided in the Whitman Park section of the city before moving to Marlton. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Camden.

            Mrs. Alvord was a quality-control inspector for Graphic Controls in Cherry Hill.

She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Marlton.

            She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harold E. Jr.; three sons, Steven, Thomas, and Gregory; two daughters, Joanne Hatala and Suzanne Bracchi; five grandchildren; and a sister.

            Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Bradley Funeral Home, Route 73 and Evesham Road, Marlton. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Willow Bend and Evans Roads, Marlton. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

 

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COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Monday, 26 May 1997

 

            Alvord—On May 25, 1997, Carol J. (nee Kaminski) of Marlton. Age 59. Beloved wife for 39 years of Harold (Hal) Alford, Jr. Devoted mother of Joanne Hatala and her husband Nick of Cazenovia, NY, Steven Alvord of Ocean City, NJ, Thomas Alvord and his wife Ellen of Seaville, NJ, Gregory Alvord of Marlton, and Suzanne Bracchi and her husband Christopher of Marlton. Loving grandmother of Michael, Melissa, Jaclyn, Kevin and Tommy, Jr. Sister of Lillian Rudd of Naples, FL.

            Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing 8:30–9:30am Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home, Rt. 73 & Evesham Rd., Marlton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Wed. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Marlton. Int. St. Joseph’s Cem., Chews Landing.

 

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Photo from St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews, Camden Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sandy Boyd

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol J. Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 15 June 1937, last residence Marlton, Burlington Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Josephine H. Gogol Alvord, in this compilation.

            From SSACI: Carol Joann Kaminski Alvord was born 15 June 1937 in Camden, Camden Co., NJ, daughter of Stanley Kaminski and Blanche Konopka.

            From NJ Marriages: Carol J. Kiminski married Harold E. Alvord on _____ Oct 1957 in Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

            Wedding announcement:

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Saturday, 12 October 1957

 

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Harold Edward 1936 NJ1, Harold Edward 1910 WI2, Harry Jones 1885 WI3, Justin Merrick 1830 MA4, Justin 1805 MA5, Justin 1763 MA6, Job 1729 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.

 

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CAROLYN ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 27 November 1983

 

            Carolyn Alford, of Burton Avenue, died Thursday [November 24] at her home. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation Commandment Keepers of New York City.

            She is survived by her mother, Mae Alford Lyons; seven brothers, Burton, Burtch, and Andrew, all of Trenton; James M., Johnny, Adoulphus, and Phillip, all of South Carolina; two sisters, Hilda and Luilertis, both of South Carolina; five nephews, and two nieces, and several cousins.

            Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the John W. Travis and Sons Funeral Home, 931 Princeton Ave. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her brother Andrew Alford in this compilation.

 

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CATHERINE HALL COLE ALVORD

 

PLAINFIELD COURIER-NEWS

Plainfield, Union Co., NJ—Wednesday, 23 March 1938

 

 

AAFA NOTES: Catherine was the second wife of Harvey Goodrich Alvord. His first wife was Jennetta Thompson.

            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. 503:

 

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Harvey Goodrich 1851 PA1, Henry 1829 PA2, Zenas 1789 CT3, Seth 1754 CT4, Seth 1714 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.

 

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CHARLES MAHIN ALFORD

 

CMA

Photo from Kristine Wilcox’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)

 

MADISON EAGLE

Madison, Co., Morris Co., NJ—Thursday, 2 February 1984

 

 

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DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Monday, 30 January 1984

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Sept 1902 and died _____ Jan 1984, last residence Chatham, Morris Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Warren Alford and Florence Mahin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Marion Hart Alford, in California Obituaries; and of his sister Charlotte Alford MacVicar in Connecticut Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Charles Mahin 1902 NJ1, Joseph Warren 1875 NJ2, Charles Gustavus 1845 MA3, George Washington 1822 VT4, Ammi 1788 VT5, Benedict 1757 CT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 161910.

 

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CHARLOTTE M. HILLMAN ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—13 June 2004

 

            Alfred, Charlotte M. (nee Hillman) 62, of Mantua NJ, died Saturday, June 12, 2004.

            Mrs. Alfred was born in Paulsboro, NJ, and had been a resident of Mantua most of her life. She was a member of the Mantua Oak Rebekah Lodge and enjoyed paying bingo.

            Wife of the late Elwood (Al) Alfred, she was the mother of Deborah Wenner of Gloucester City, Dawn Montanaro & Diana Black both of Mantua and the late Alan Alfred. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Jon, Christopher, Dan, Matt, Amanda, Amber, Lauren, Troy and Chad; 1 great granddaughter: Grace and 1 sister: Doris Weyant of Clarksboro, NJ.

            Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, at the Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St. Mantua where funeral services will be held at 8 PM. Cremation will be private.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte M. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ) was born 1 Feb 1942, last residence Mantua, Gloucester Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her son Alan R. Alfred in this compilation.

            SSDI records show that her husband, Elwood R. Alfred, was born 4 Oct 1930 and died 17 June 1994.

 

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CHENETTA RENEE ALFORD

 

HERALD & NEWS

Passaic, Passaic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 15 April 1998

 

 

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FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER-TIMES

Fayetteville, NC—Wednesday, 22 April 1998

 

PATERSON, N.J.—Ms. Chenetta Renee Alford, 31, of Paterson died April 13.

            The funeral was conducted April 16 in Grace Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Arrangements were handled by Bragg Funeral Home of Paterson.

            Among Ms. Alford’s survivors are her parents, Willie L. Alford, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., and Sarah E. Alford, formerly of Hope Mills, N.C.

 

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THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Wednesday, 15 April 1998

 

            Chenetta “Monk” Alford, 31, of Paterson died Monday. She was a data entry clerk for American Cyanamid Co., Wayne. She was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church, Paterson. Arrangements: Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chenetta R. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 Apr 1966, last residence Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ.

 

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CLARA ALFORD

 

HERALD NEWS

Woodland Park, Passaic Co., NJ—Friday, 7 October 2016

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

 

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CLARA A. BITTNER BECKERSHOFF ALVORD

 

TIMES JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Monday, 7 January 1985

 

            Clara A. Alvord, 95, of R.D. 1 Sugarman Ave., died Saturday morning in Greenbriar Nursing Home, Hammonton, where she had been a patient one week.

            Born in Germany, she was a former resident of Luther Acres in Vineland and had taken up residence with her granddaughter, Joan C. Adams, at the Sugarman Avenue address two months ago. She was a member of the Camden Lutheran Church and Cloud Lodge 9, Order of the Eastern Star, in Camden, where she was recently awarded her 50-year pin.

            In addition to her granddaughter, she is survived by a daughter, Clara H. Hammond of Millville; a sister, Ellen Bittner of Philadelphia; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.

            Services will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas W. Morgan, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Carll-Peterson-Ilacqua Funeral Home, Bridgeton. Burial will be in the Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly….

 

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COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Tuesday, 8 January 1985

 

            On January 5, 1985 Clara A. (nee Bittner), age 95, wife of the late Harry Alvord, of RD 1, Sugarman Ave., Millville, formerly of 2814 Howell St., Camden, NJ.

            Survived by daughter Clara H. Hammond of Millville, and two deceased sons Robert and Raymond Beckershoff.

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Carll-Peterson-Ilacqua Funeral Home, 208 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ. Interment Beverly National Cemetery….

 

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Photo from Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, Burlington Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pam Gleason

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 12 Jan 1889 and died _____ Jan 1985, last residence Millville, Cumberland Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her second husband, Harry Edward Alvord, in this compilation.

            From Delaware, Marriage Records, 1806–1933 (Ancestry): Herman Beckershoff married Clara Bittner on 29 Apr 1908 in New Castle Co., DE.

 

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CLARENCE ALFORD, JR.

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—22 June 2005

 

            Clarence Alford Jr., 78—Born in Griffin, Ga., and educated in Georgia’s public schools, Mr. Alford lived in Trenton for 50 years.

            He had retired as a landscaper at W.V. Griffin Nursery after 40 years of service.

            He was the son of the late Clarence and Louise Alford and father of the late Jerome and John Alford.

            He is survived by his wife, Willie Maude Alford; a brother, Elbert Alford; nine children, Eddie J. Alford, Gerdine Dixon, Clarence Alford, Louise Alford, Laverne Alford, Jeanne Gbassagee, Oscar Alford, Albert Alford, and Paul Alford; five daughters-in-law, Althea, Lisa, Carlena, Denise, and Gloria Alford; two sons-in-law, Eddie Dixon and Jerry Gbassagee; 41 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

            Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton. Calling hour will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ewing Cemetery in Ewing Township.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Willie Maude Dukes Alford; his son John R. Alford; and his brother Elbert Alford in this compilation.

 

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CLARENCE “CORNBREAD” ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 17 February 2000

 

            Alford, Clarence “Cornbread”, 88, of Mizpah [Atlantic Co.], died on January 26, 2000, at the Newcomb Medical Center of Vineland. Mr. Alford was born in Georgia, and lived in Mizpah area most of his life. He was a retired Auto Mechanic.

            He is survived by his two brothers, Arthur W. Alford and Ulysses Alford, both of Philadelphia, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 12:00 Noon, at the New Knowledge Outreach Ministries, 36 Market Street, Mizpah.... Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Boakes Funeral Home of Mays Landing.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 9 Oct 1911, last residence Mizpah, Atlantic Co., NJ, but his death date is listed as 15 Jan 2000.

            It may be this Clarence Alford, age 8 b. GA, listed on the 1910 census in Pine Hill, Worth Co., GA, with his parents Manuel and Willie Bell Alford. In 1920 they are in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. This is an African American family.

 

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CLARENCE SAMUEL ALVORD

 

SUNDAY TIMES ADVERTISER

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 15 August 1976

 

 

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer Co., NY—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Wayne Irons

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence Alvord (SS# issued in FL) was born 26 May 1902 and died _____ Aug 1976, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his wife, Marguerite E. Jemison Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, John Henry “Harry” Alvord Sr. and Annie Jane Zimmerman Alvord; brothers Arthur Melvin Alford Sr. and Russell Larue Alvord; and stepmother, Bessie Katherine Martin Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            On Clarence Samuel Alvord’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), He is age 39, born 26 May 1902 in Dauphin Co., PA, living in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL. His contact is Marguerite E. Alvord of the same address.

            His ALVORD lineage: Clarence S. 1902 PA1, John Henry 1872 PA2, Samuel W. 1850 PA3, David 1828 PA4, George ALLVORD [on his gravestone] 1795 PA5.

 

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CLARK WAYNE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Friday, 15 April 1988

 

TRENTON—Clark Wayne Alford, 37, died Sunday [April 10] at Helene Fuld Medical Center.

            Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Alford was formerly employed at the Princeton Country Club.

            He is survived by his wife, Glorine Lee Alford; a son, Clark Wiley; a daughter, Lisa Wiley; a granddaughter, Kenyatte Wiley, all of Trenton; a nephew, Derek Williams of Pennsylvania; an aunt, Annie Harris of Trenton; and many cousins.

            Funeral services will be Sunday at 7 p.m. from the Anderson Funeral Home, 300 N. Willow St., Trenton, with the Rev. Dr. John A Gaines, pastor of El Bethel Baptist Church, officiating.

            Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C.W. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 Feb 1951, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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CORINNE ALFORD BAER

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 1 December 2004

 

            Baer, Corinne A., (Aunt Cokie) 100 - of Linwood [Atlantic Co.], on Saturday, November 27, 2004 in Ocean Point Health Care Center, Somers Point.

            Born in Williamstown [sic: probably Williamston, Ingham Co.], MI, she had lived in Long Grove, IL, before moving to Linwood in 1974, and has been a resident of Ocean Point Health Care Center for the past year.

            She was predeceased by her husband John Baer in December, 1967, a brother Lester Alford and three sisters: Maybelle Stull, Gladys Klempirik and Ethel Alford.

            Surviving are a nephew: John B. Stull and his wife Alice of Beesley’s Point, and three grandnephews: John B. Stull, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Seattle, WA, Jeffrey Stull of Somers Point, and Gregory Stull of Gainesville, Fla.

            Her Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately at her family’s convenience.

            The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, 2009 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08201.

            To e-mail condolences visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Corinne A. Baer (SS# issued in IL) was born 26 Sept 1904, last residence Somers Point, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Maybelle Alford Stull in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Gladys E. Alford Klempirik in Michigan Obituaries.

            From a Family Tree on Ancestry, her parents were Ambrose A. Alford and Daisy Morse.

            On the 1880 census, Ambrose 6, is listed in Denton, Wayne Co., MI, with his parents Ambrose 47 and Orra Alford 44 and 3 siblings: Charles 21, Laura 17, Ella 14, and Emma 7. All were b. in MI except Orra, who was born in NY.

            In 1870 the family is in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 37 MI, Orra 27 NY, and children: Jacob 16 OH, William 14 OH, Oliver 12 MI, Charles 10 MI, Irving 8 MI, Laura 6 MI, and Ella 4 MI.

            In 1860 they are in Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI: Ambrose Alfred 32 PA, Orra 20 [looks like 20 but could be 30] OH, and children Jacob 7 OH, William 5 OH, Oliver 3 MI, and Charlie 1 MI.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Corinne 1904 MI1, Ambrose A. 1874 MI2, Ambrose 1833 PA/MI3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.

 

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DANIEL J. ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Saturday, 14 November 2015

 

            Daniel J. Alford, 82, of Audobon, NJ passed away on November 9, 2015. Services will be held at Carl Miller Funeral Home in Camden on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11am. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            The Carl Miller Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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DEIDRA M. ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—28 September 2011

 

            Alford, Deidra, of Hackensack, on September 23, 2011. Funeral services Thursday, September 29th, 12 Noon at Mount Olive Baptist Church – 260 Central Avenue, Hackensack. Visitation 10-12 Noon Thursday at the church. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery Hackensack. Arrangements by Earl I. Jones Funeral Home, Hackensack.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deidra M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 July 1963, last residence Garfield, Bergen Co., NJ.

 

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DIANNE C. BROWNE HALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Wednesday, 21 November 2007

 

CRANBURY [Middlesex Co.]—Dianne C. Halford, 51, of Cranbury passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Water’s Edge Selfcare and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton.

            Born in Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Halford had resided in East Windsor for the past 25 years. Mrs. Halford was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed watching race horses.

            Dianne is survived by her husband of 27 years, Michael L. Halford; a daughter, Angela S. Halford; her twin sisters, Sheila Browne and Sharon Elliott; her brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Glennis Browne; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

            A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday (Nov. 23) at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 79 One Mile Road Extension, East Windsor.

            Cremation will be private.

            Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 79 One Mile Road Extension, East Windsor, NJ 08520.

            Arrangements are under the direction of the A.S. Cole Funeral Home, 22 North Main St., Cranbury.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dianne C. Halford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 Feb 1956, last residence Cranbury, Middlesex Co., NJ.

 

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DORA ELAINE JONES ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 20 December 1983

 

LAWRENCE—Dora Elaine Alford, 44, of Foch Avenue died Sunday [December 18] at Helene Fuld Medical Center.

            Born in Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Alford was an area resident since 1966 and was a secretary with the Educational Testing Service in Princeton.

            She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, its Session and Program committees and was one of the organizers of the First Presbyterian Church Day Care Center. She was active in the Lawrence Township school system.

            Surviving are her husband, Booker T. Alford; two daughters, Loma and Cynthia Alford, and a son, Brian Alford, all at home; three sisters, Vivian Odom and Doris Boddie, both of Sacramento, Calif., and Lucille Downing of Lees Summit, Mo.; four brothers, Frank, Nelson and Herbert Jones, all of Chicago, and Herschel Jones of Pittsburgh; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church, 120 E. State St…. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 300 N. Willow St.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dora Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 5 Apr 1939 and died _____ Dec 1983, last residence not listed.

            From SSACI: Dora Elaine Jones Alford, black, was born 5 Apr 1939 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, daughter of Frank Jones and Iona D. Adams. She died _____ Dec 1983.

 

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DORIS MADELYNN ALFORD ALLEN

 

THE COURIER-NEWS

Bridgewater, Somerset Co., NJ—Tuesday, 10 June 1980

 

 

Photo from Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Tom McManus

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris M. Allen (SS# issued in NY) was born 6 Nov 1921, last residence Middlesex, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Jacquelynn Lavon Alford Ackerman in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Bertha Pauline Allen Alford; and sister Donette Rae “Donna” Alford Foster in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her brother Robert K. Alford in New York Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Doris Madelynn Alford Allen was born 6 Nov 1921 in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., NY, daughter of John K. Alford and Bertha P. Arlen [sic].

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Doris Madelynn 1921 NY1, John Kenneth 1899 NY2, George Roland 1878 PA3, Melancthon 1843 NY4, Martin 1804 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.

 

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DORIS MAY ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 20 January 1952

 

            Funeral services for Doris May Alford, 14, of 19 Walnut Avenue, who died Thursday [January 17] at St. Francis Hospital, will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Mount Zion AME Church…. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Dade Funeral Home, 108 Bellevue Avenue, after 6 p.m. today.

            She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Alford.

            Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts and Mrs. Mary Smith, and three brothers, James, John Jr. and Peter Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Irene Alford; and siblings Elizabeth Alford Roberts Gilliard and John Alford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY BUELL ALVORD LIRIO

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 13 November 1995

 

            Dorothy Alvord Lirio, 94, of Vineland died Saturday [November 11] at home.

            Mrs. Lirio was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Vineland. She had also been a member of Christ Church in South Vineland at one time.

            A Vineland High School graduate, she studied art at Columbia University.

            Mrs. Lirio was a member of the Vineland Women’s Club, the Needlework Guild, the American Association of University Women, and the Delphinian Society. She also belonged to the Garden Club, Friends of Vineland Library and the Vineland Historical Society.

            Mrs. Lirio was a lifelong Vineland resident.

            Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. of Philadelphia and Jack H. of Vineland; a daughter, Rosalie L. Strang of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; an adopted son, Jerry March of Vineland; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Vineland.... Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home in Vineland.... Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland.

 

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Photo from Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Parks

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy A. Lirio (SS# issued in NJ) was born 9 May 1901, last residence Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Henry Saul Alvord and Wirt Sutherland Brewer Alvord; sister Rosalie Claire Alvord Doust Provenzano; and half-sister Ruby Margaret Alvord Browne in this compilation.

            Dorothy was the daughter of Henry Saul Alvord and his second wife, Wirt Sutherland Brewer, who were married 18 June 1896 in Vineland. Dorothy married Joseph Lirio in 1924.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Dorothy Buell 1901 NJ1, Henry Saul 1861 CT2, Hubbell Buell 1811 CT3, Saul 1781 CT4, Saul 1753 MA5, Saul 1717 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1680 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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DOROTHY JEAN ALFORD KEFFER

 

DAILY REGISTER

Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ—Friday, 6 January 1967

 

 

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Photo from Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor NotYourTime

Dorothy shares a gravestone with her parents.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy Keffer (SS# issued in NJ) was born 21 June 1904 and died _____ Jan 1967, last residence Englishtown, Monmouth Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her brother George Frederick Alford; and her uncle Ronald Cox Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation.

            From New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index (Ancestry): Dorothy J. Alford married Paul E. Keffer on 1 July 1924 in Manhattan, NY.

            Her lineage: Dorothy Jean 1904 NJ1, Richard Alexander 1877 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.

 

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DOUGLAS R. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 11 April 2004

 

            Alford, Douglas R., on Thursday, April 8, 2004, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Bloomfield, N.J., son of Carol Henry Alford and the late George D. Alford, father of Ashley Ann of Lafayette, brother of George of Naples, Fla., Lori Beth Melchiorri of Rockaway, Kenneth of Columbia, S.C., and Cynthia Gamble of Matawan, uncle of Anthony Alford, Angelo Melchiorri and Kyle Gamble.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at The O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment private….

 

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ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—Saturday, 10 April 2004

 

TOMS RIVER—Douglas R. Alford, 39, of Toms River, died on Thursday, April 8, at New Vista Nursing Home in Newark. A funeral service [will be] held on Tuesday at O’Boyle Funeral Home at 309 Broad Street in Bloomfield. Interment was private.

            Born in Glen Ridge, he lived most of his life in Bloomfield. He worked for Penneti Landscaping for 20 years in the Essex County area.

            Survivors include a daughter, Ashley Ann of Lafayette; his mother, Carol Henry Alford; brothers, George of Naples, Florida, and Kenneth of Columbia, South Carolina; and two sisters, Loribeth Melchiorri of Rockaway and Cynthia Gamble of Matawan.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Douglas R. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 9 May 1964, last residence Toms River, Ocean Co., NJ.

 

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DRADY ALFORD SPEARS

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 10 March 2003

 

            Spears, Drady A., 85, of Atlantic City, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2003 at her residence.

            Born in Clio [Marlboro Co.] S.C., she attended the local public schools and moved to Atlantic City in 1945. A faithful member of Union Baptist Temple, she was lastly employed as a Domestic Engineer in the Private Sector.

            Surviving are one daughter: Thomasina McLeon of Richmond, VA; two sons: Marvin and Walter Spears of Atlantic City; two sisters: Mattie Simon of Atlantic City, and Ada Purnell of Bennettsville, SC; one brother: Willie Alford of Washington, DC; four grandchildren: David, Stephanie, Dawn and Antoinette McLeod; five great grandchildren: Azalik, Amar, Stephen, Cheyenne and Zoey and a host of nieces and nephews.

            A Home-going Funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 11a.m. at Union Baptist Temple, Penn. & Drexel Aves.... Burial in Atlantic City Cemetery of Pleasantville. Director of Funeral, Mikals (344-1131 Funeral Parlor, Inc.).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Drady Spears (SS# issued in SC) was born 31 May 1917, last residence Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            Drady, age 2, is listed on the 1920 census in Red Bluff, Marlboro Co., SC, with her parents James 33 and Drady 29 Alford. All were born in SC. This is an African-American family.

 

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EBBA R. SODEMANN ALFORD

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—10 March 2013

 

            Ebba Sodemann Alford, 97, of Tinton Falls, formerly of Long Branch, died Monday, March 4, 2013.

            Ms. Alford served as a nurse in the Army during World War II. She was a member of the Wayside Methodist Church.

            She was predeceased by her daughter Margaret Alford, by a sister Helena Newman and by her brothers George Sodemann and Lars Sodemann.

            Services will be private.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wayside Methodist Church, 1229 West Park Avenue, Ocean Township, NJ 07712 or the AMIB, Inc., 35 Beaverson Boulevard Building #13, Brick, NJ 08723 would be appreciated.

            The Flock Funeral Home, Long Branch is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ebba R. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 June 1916 and died 3 March 2013 [different than obituary], last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of her daughter Margaret “Maggie” Alford in this compilation.

 

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EBONY ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 12 September 2017

 

            Alford, Ebony—Of Trenton, 29, died Sept. 6, 2017. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Tabernacle Assembly of God, 503 W. State St., Trenton. Call: 10-11 a.m., church. Arrangements: Campbell Funeral Chapel, Trenton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list this death.

            From NJ Deaths: Ebony Alford was born 4 June 1988 in Trenton, NJ, and died 6 Sept 2017 in NJ.

 

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EDNA MARIE WATTS ALFORD

 

DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Saturday, 7 August 2010

 

            Edna M. (Watts) Alford, 74, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010 at Care One @ Morris in Parsippany.

            She was born in Jersey City and grew up in Morristown. She lived in Morris Plains for 36 years before moving to Parsippany in 2000. Edna was an Auditor’s Assistant for Travelers Insurance in Cedar Knolls before retiring in February of 1999. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Morris Plains where she was also a member of the Altar Guild. Edna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

            Survivors include her children: Kimberley Bryant and her husband, Fred of Parsippany and Scott R. of Philadelphia, Pa.; her brothers: John E. Watts of Montrose, Pa. and Drew C. Watts of Brodheadsville, Pa.; her grandchildren: Eric, Steven, John and Matthew; and her step-grandson, Tommy.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany…. Interment: Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 March 1936, last residence Morris Plains, Morris Co., NJ.

            Wedding announcement:

 

CHATHAM PRESS

Chatham, Morris Co., NJ—Friday, 26 June 1959

 

 

            For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.

            Her husband’s lineage: Edmund Richard 1932 NJ1, Edward Lucas 1902 MO2, Edmund Lucas 1872 MO3, Edmund Haley 1823 KY4, Payton 1785 VA5, Jacob 1757 VA6, James 1715 VA7.

 

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EDWARD ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 16 January 2007

 

            Alford, Edward of Trenton, 77, died Thursday [January 11] at Temple University Hospital. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Calling hour: 10-11 a.m. at the chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Nov 1929, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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EDWARD LEO ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—30 June 1952

 

            Edward Alford, husband of Mrs. Agnes Alford of 350 Brunswick Avenue, died yesterday [June 29] in McKinley Hospital. He also is survived by a son, Edward L. of Massachusetts; a daughter, Mrs. William Ryan; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

            The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the Ullrich Funeral Home; 425 Greenwood Avenue. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 in St. Mary’s Cathedral and interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Agnes Foster Alford, in this compilation. He may be the brother of John Alford who died in 1895—his obituary is in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            From Social Security Applications and Claims (Ancestry): Edward Leo Alford was born 3 Apr 1880 in Philadelphia, PA, parents John and Ellen Alford.

            In 1900, Edward, age 20 born Apr 1880, single, is living in Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA, with his mother, Ellen 46 widow, 6 children 2 living, and brother Joseph 12. All were born in PA, and all fathers were born in Ireland.

            In 1880, Edward is living in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA:

 

Alford         John        head         33      Ireland  Ireland Ireland     carpet weaver

                    Nelly      wife          27      PA        Ireland Ireland

                    James      son              5      PA        Ireland Ireland

                    Francis    son              2      PA        Ireland Ireland

                    Edwd     son         2/12      PA        Ireland Ireland

                    Sallie      mother      67      Ireland  Ireland Ireland     widow

                    Lizzie     sister         36      Ireland  Ireland Ireland     single

 

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EILEEN HAVILAND MOORE ALVORD OKSEN

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 31 January 2004

 

            Oksen, Eileen H. Alvord (nee Moore), of West Caldwell [Essex Co.], N.J., formerly of Verona, on Jan. 28, 2004, wife of the late George N. Alvord and the late Robert E. Oksen, mother of Nancy Hussey, George Alvord and Jane Sommer.

            She was known as “GiGi” to her loving grandchildren, Amy, Don, Joel, Beth, Brent, Brice, Betsy Ellen, the late Sara, and to her great-grandchildren, George Gatlin, Garrett, Gracie and Gabby Kate, stepmother of Janet Bresee and Philip Oksen.

            Funeral services will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m….

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 30 January 2004

 

            A service for Mrs. Eileen H. Alvord Oksen of West Caldwell will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Fairview Avenue at Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. Arrangements are by Prout Funeral Home, Verona.

            Mrs. Oksen, who died Wednesday in the West Caldwell Care Center, was employed at the Memorial Center for Women in West Orange.

            Earlier, she was a second grade teacher at the Roosevelt School in West Caldwell.

            Mrs. Oksen earned a teaching degree from Beaver College, Glenside, Pa.

She was a member of the Verona Women’s Club for many years, where she served as vice president, secretary and chairperson of the “Sitting for the Bereaved” Committee.

            Active with the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Mrs. Oksen was a deacon for 11 years, an elder for three years and superintendent of the church’s beginners department.

            She was a volunteer with the Health Department Podiatry Clinic for Senior Citizens and the “Well Baby Clinic,” both in Verona.

            As a member of the Verona Committee on the Handicapped, she was instrumental in installing wheelchair access to public buildings including the Verona Library and received recognition from then Mayor Matt Kirnan for her efforts.

            She also belonged to the West Essex Mineral Club, the North Jersey Metaphysics Club and the Save the Mountains Committee of Verona.

            Mrs. Oksen was active with the Montclair Operetta Club and the Verona Players.

            Born in Verona, she lived in Cedar Grove and Verona again before moving to West Caldwell in 1999.

            Surviving are daughters, Nancy Hussey and Jane Sommer; a son, George Alvord; a stepdaughter, Janet Bresee; a stepson, Philip Oksen; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eileen H. Oksen (SS# issued in NJ) was born 18 Jun 1914, last residence Caldwell, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her first husband, George Nelson Alvord, in this compilation.

            Wedding announcement:

 

MONTCLAIR TIMES

Montclair, Essex Co., NJ—Tuesday, 18 June 1940

 

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Margaret A. 1910 PA1, George Charles 1871 PA2, Nelson Clark 1842 PA3, George Seymour 1815 CT4, Zenas 1789 CT5, Seth 1754 CT6, Seth 1714 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.

 

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ELBERT ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 29 June 2010

 

TRENTON—Elbert Alford, 82, of Trenton, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis.

            Born and educated in Griffin, Ga., Mr. Alford was a resident of Trenton for most of his life. He was employed as a landscaper with Bill Griffin Landscaping for over 38 years.

            He was predeceased by his wife, Annette Alford, parents, Clarence Alford, and Louise Dixon, a brother, Clarence Alford Sr., a sister-in-law, Sheila Cullers, and two companions, Willie Mae Brooks and Mary Alford, surviving are two daughters, Olivia Dixon and Jacquelyn Brooks; two sons, Elbert Alford Jr. and Jack Brooks, stepsons, Jerry and Marc Highsmith, Willie James Brooks and Robert Lee Dixon; stepdaughters, Avis Highsmith Baker, Brenda Smith and Ethel Brooks; a brother-in-law, Wilmon Cullers; a sister-in-law, Mary Davidson (Jimmy); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including George, Ted Roberts and James Harrington.

            Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Interment will be in Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elbert Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 16 March 1928, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his brother Clarence Alford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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ELEANOR CECILIA SMITH ALFORD

Mother of Arba Kellogg Alford Jr., AAFA #0151

 

MADISON EAGLE

Madison, Morris Co., NJ—Thursday, 29 January 1942

 

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Arba Kellogg Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Arba Kellogg Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.

 

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ELIJAH WALKER HALFORD

 

[He died in NJ, but we are also including his obituary in Indiana Obituaries because of his close ties there.]

 

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From the George Grantham Bain Collection at the Library of Congress.

 

CANTON REPOSITORY

Canton, OH—Monday, 28 February 1938

 

PERSHING’S FRIEND DIES

 

LEONIA, N.J., Feb. 28.—Lieut. Col. Elijah Walker Halford, one time private secretary to President Benjamin Harrison and close friend of Gen. John J. Pershing, died yesterday at the age of 95.

 

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NEW YORK TIMES

New York, NY—22 November 1888

 

MR. E.W. HALFORD TO BE PRESIDENT HARRISON’S PRIVATE SECRETARY

 

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21.—The President-elect this evening tendered to Elijah W. Halford, managing editor of the Indianapolis Journal, the office of private secretary. Mr. Halford is 43 years of age, and came from England, when a child, with his parents, who settled in Cincinnati. He began his newspaper career as a reporter on the Indianapolis Journal 25 years ago, and rose in a few years, through successive promotions, to the managing editorship. He was for a time the managing editor of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, in its first year. Returning to Indianapolis, he resumed the managing editorship of the Journal.

            He was for years private secretary to the late Senator Morton. He has long taken an active and prominent part in Indiana politics and was a delegate to the late Chicago convention, representing Indiana on the Committee on Platform, and shares with the Hon. William McKinley of Ohio, the distinction of having contributed no inconsiderable share in the construction of the National platform upon which the late campaign was fought.

            As an editorial writer he is widely known for his able and incisive political articles, the pungency of his style giving his writings a distinctiveness, leaving no doubt on the reader’s mind as to their authorship. For several years past Mr. Halford has been on intimate and confidential terms with Gen. Harrison, and his selection for the important place now tendered him therefore occasions no surprise here. The new private secretary is married and has one child, a daughter of 17. He is the elder brother of Mr. A.J. Halford of the Washington Bureau of the Associated Press.

 

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Photos from Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rick France

 

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Mary Frances Armstrong Halford; and his brother Alfred James Halford in District of Columbia Obituaries.

            Elijah, age 6, arrived in New York City from Liverpool, England, on the “Sarah Sands” on 28 Oct 1848 with his family: Elijah Halfried, 33 tailor; Maria 31; Louisa 19, and Maria 7.

            Elijah Halford, printer age 17 born England, is listed on the 1860 census in St. Clair, Butler Co., OH, with Maria Halford, age 42 born England, Alfred J. Halford, 8 OH, and George C. Halford, age 6 OH. Also living with the family are Smith A. Stanage, printer 24 OH, and Louisa Stanage 22 England.

 

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ELIZABETH ALFORD ROBERTS GILLIARD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Wednesday, 24 February 1988

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her mother, Irene Alford; and siblings Doris May Alford and John Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            She is listed as Elizabeth Roberts in her sister Doris’s 1952 obituary, and as Pearl E. Alford in her mother’s 1972 obituary.

            Her husband, buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer Co., NJ, was Carnell L. Gilliard, 1929–1978.

 

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ELIZABETH JEAN ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 28 October 1999

 

            Alford—Elizabeth Jean, of West Orange, died on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, loving twin sister of Mary Bernice Alford, loving aunt of Sister Geraldine O’Brien of Convent Station, Roberta Ehrenberg of Hillsborough, Caroline Rasmussen of Hackettstown, Eric Rasmussen of Roseland, Marcia Nicoletti, Thomas Alford and Ann Miller, all of Florida.

            Funeral services from The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main St., West Orange on Friday, Oct. 30, 1999, at 9 a.m. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange, for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Miss Alford’s name to the American Heart Association….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth J. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 24 July 1923, last residence West Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her sisters Mary Bernice Alford (twin) and Carlita Joan Alford Rasmussen; and uncle Ronald Cox Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation. We included obituary of her brother Robert Winthrop Alford in Florida Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Elizabeth Jean Alford was born 24 July 1923 in East Orange, NJ, daughter of R.U. Alford and Catherine Ford. She died 26 Oct 1999.

            In 1930, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: Robert W. Alford 50 electrician; his wife Catherine F. 45, and children: Catherine 16, Robert 14, Carlita 8, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 6. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England and emigrated in 1888.

            In 1940, still in West Orange: Robert W. Alford 60 electrician; his wife Catherine 60, and children: Catherine 26, Carlita 18, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 16. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England

            Her lineage: Elizabeth Jean 1923 NJ1, Robert W. 1879 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.

 

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ELIZABETH “MINNIE” REMBERT ALFORD

 

Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Homes, Inc.

Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ—_____ September 2014

 

Elizabeth

 

            Elizabeth Minnie Alford was born on January 20, 1937 to the late Elizabeth and Melvin Rembert in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Elizabeth’s family moved to North Carolina when she was a baby. She attended Roseboro High School in Roseboro, NC.

            She left North Carolina and moved to Brooklyn, NY at the age of 18. She attended LaGuardia Community College, receiving a certificate in Technical Support and Telecommunications.

            Elizabeth met and married Robert Alford and to that union seven children were born.

            Later, Elizabeth accepted a job in the hotel industry as a telephone operator. After several years as an operator she was promoted to supervisor then manager. While she was a manager, she was offered a job at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Chain as Director of Telecommunications in New York City.

            Elizabeth retired in 1993, after the death of her daughter, Robin, so she could raise her three granddaughters, Netifa, Takiyah and Damali.

            After her retirement she moved to Passaic, NJ. There she joined Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she wore many hats as the Director of YPD, President of Missionaries, member of the Steward Board and President of the Stewardess Board.

            She later relocated with her grandchildren to Owing Mills, MD and joined Pleasant A.M.E. Church. She became President of the Missionary Society Class Leader and Vice President of the Lay Organization. She was appointed Worship Leader for her area for the Missionaries and Coordinator for the Tanner Turner Memorial Service in Washington, DC District 2 Conference.

            Elizabeth moved back to Passaic, NJ in 2008, to be with her family. There she joined Grace Bible Class Church where she is currently a member.

            Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Robert Alford, daughter, Robin Denise, parents, Elizabeth and Melvin Rembert, three sisters, Jean, Dorothy and Patricia, three brothers, Earnest, Richard and Johnny.

            Elizabeth Minnie Alford departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

            Elizabeth leaves to cherish wonderful memories: her four daughters, Carolyn Alford of Montclair, NJ, Elizabeth Coley of Rutherford, NJ, Joyce Alford and Diane Sanders of Bronx, Y; two sons, Shaheem Alford (Lisa) of Passaic, NJ and Melvin Alford of Maryland; two sisters, Mildred and Pamela.

            She also leaves eighteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and church family.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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ELIZABETH “PEGGY” REYNOLDS ALLVORD

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Peggy Allvord

Mrs. Elizabeth Peggy Allvord

October 26, 1926–January 20, 2015

Photo from McBride-Foley Funeral Home

 

SOUTH JERSEY TIMES

Mullica Hill, Gloucester Co., NJ—Friday, 23 January 2015

 

            Elizabeth “Peggy” Allvord (nee Reynolds) age 88 years, formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday January 20, 2015 in Inspira Hospital, Woodbury.

            Mrs. Allvord was born and raised in Frackville, PA and lived in New Jersey for 65 years. She worked as a secretary for the Logan Township Board of Education and retired after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Logan Township Senior Citizens Club.

            Mrs. Allvord is survived by her children, Lance Allvord of Deptford, Linda and Frank Damminger of Gibbstown; her grandchildren, Karen and Bob Ferretti of Paulsboro, Thomas and Kara Damminger of Gibbstown; her great grandsons, Drake Damminger and Dominic Ferretti and her brother, Robert Reynolds of Stuart, Florida.

            Mrs. Allvord was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Allvord.

            The Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 PM Friday January 23, 2015 in the McBride - Foley Funeral Home, 228 West Broad St., Paulsboro…. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Edward Allvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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ELLEN FITZPATRICK HALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Wednesday, 4 October 1922

 

            Mrs. Ellen Halford, widow of Robert Halford, died this morning at her home, 57 Bank Street, after an illness of a week.

            Mrs. Halford had been a member of the Cathedral parish for more than 40 years and was an active member of the Altar Society of St. Mary’s Church.

            She is survived by one daughter, Miss Margaret J. Halford.

            The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8 o’clock from her late home, with requiem high mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9 o’clock. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery under direction of Murphy.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Robert Halford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Margaret J. Halford Moser in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son William H. Halford in New York Obituaries.

            Ellen’s age on her gravestone is 65 years, but that is probably incorrect based on census ages:

 

            1880 census     age 36  1844

            1900 census     age 58  1841

            1920 census     age 75  1845

 

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ELME MILES ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—5 April 1942

 

            Mrs. Elme Alford, wife of Robert Alford, of 35 Sheridan Avenue, who died Friday night, will be buried in Richland, Ga. Mrs. Alford, who was 46 years of age. leaves, besides her husband, two sisters, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. Nellie Rutlege, of’ Birmingham, Ala., and five brothers, James Miles, of Aliquippi, Pa.; Nicholas, of Cleveland, O.; Ross, of Chicago, Ill; Eugene and Frank Miles, of Columbus, O.

 

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ELZIE ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Saturday, 23 November 1991

 

            Elzie Alford, 76, of Camden [Camden Co., NJ], died Monday [November 18] at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center, Camden.

            Mr. Alford was a retired cement mason.

            Survivors: his wife, Josephine Alford; a daughter, Mkiwa Khalid of Camden; a grandson, and a brother, Nathaniel of Georgia.

            Services: viewing, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Tunsil Funeral Home, 812 Kaighn Ave., Camden; funeral, 8 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home; burial, Harleigh Cemetery, Camden [Camden Co., NJ].

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elzie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 7 Sept 1915, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his wife, Josephine Alford, in this compilation.

 

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EMILY K. BURGERSON ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Tuesday, 8 April 2003

 

            Alfred, Emily K. (nee Burgerson) Age 70 years of Mantua [Gloucester Co.], NJ, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at The Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, NJ.

            She was the beloved wife of the late Willard P. Formerly of Merchantville, NJ. She was born in Phila., Pa., and formerly worked for National Publishing Co., Phila., Pa. as a bookbinder. She had been a resident of Westville for over 20 years.

            She is survived by three sons James R., Robert A., Thomas W., all of Westville, NJ, and two daughters, Patricia Mansell and her husband Thomas of Mantua, NJ, and Linda Russell and her husband, Sage, of Gloucester City, NJ. Also survived by three grandchildren Matthew P. and his wife Lynda of Naples, FL, Sage Russell 4th, and Beth Emily Russell, both of Gloucester City, NJ. Also 2 great grandchildren Danielle Lynn, and Matthew R.

            Funeral services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

            Contributions may be made to the Animal Adoption Center, 501 N. Berlin Rd., Lindenwold, NJ 08021.

            Funeral arrangements by The DuBois Funeral Home, 700 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emily K. Alfred (SS# issued in PA) was born 11 Jan 1933.

            See the obituary of her son James R. “Curly” Alfred in this compilation.

 

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EMMA ALVORD

 

CAMDEN POST-TELEGRAM

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Thursday, 23 November 1916

 

 

In another article:

 

CAMDEN POST-TELEGRAM

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Saturday, 25 November 1916

 

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Harry Edward Alvord, in this compilation.

 

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ETHEL IRENE ALVORD KNOWLES

 

DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Tuesday, 17 February 1998

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Knowles (SS# issued in NJ) was born 7 Nov 1909, last residence Whiting, Ocean Co., NJ.

            We included the obituaries of her father, William Harrison Alvord; and siblings Dorothy Hope Alvord Scheidler Gift and Raymond Lee Alvord in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            In 2019, a Find A Grave contributor reported that Ethel and her husband Charles E. Knowles do not have gravestones.

            From Pennsylvania, Marriages (Ancestry): Ethel Irene Alvord, age 27, daughter of William H. Alvord and Susan E. Laudermilch, married Charles Knowles Jr. on 12 June 1937 in Harrisburg, Dauphiin Co., PA.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Ethel Irene 1909 PA1, William Harrison 1881 PA2, Samuel W. 1850 PA3, David 1828 PA4, George ALLVORD [on his gravestone] 1795 PA5.

 

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EVELYN L. ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—18 December 2013

 

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            Alford, Evelyn of Camden, NJ on December 12, 2103 age 53.Services: Thursday - 11AM at Camden Church of Christ 818 N 27th Street Camden, NJ, Interment: Private. Arr. Carl Miller FH. 365-2966.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn L. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 21 June 1960, last residence not listed.

 

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EVELYN L. MOORE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 23 May 1999

 

            Alford—On May 19, 1999, Evelyn L., of Newark, a lifelong resident of Newark. She retired from the Chad School System in Newark, serving as registrar and member of the board of trustees. An active member of Queen of Angels R.C. Church, where she was treasurer for the church’s credit union.

            Daughter of the late Elizabeth Bond Moore and Early Moore, wife of the late Eugene Alford, loving mother of Jen A. Alford, Terry Alford and the late Leon Alford, devoted sister of Gloria McConnell, William Moore and Walter Leon Moore, grandmother of six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends, Ruth Coleman, Dave Hughes and Lulu Echols, as well as the church family of Queen of Angels R.C. Church.

            Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. at Queen of Angels R.C. Church, 44 Irvine Turner Blvd., Newark. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be held Monday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 Jan 1928, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ, but her death date is listed as 1 May 1999.

            See the obituary of her daughter Jean Annette Alford in this compilation.

 

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FLORENCE MAHIN ALFORD

 

MUSCATINE JOURNAL

Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA—Wednesday, 4 June 1969

 

            Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Warren Alford, 93, of East Orange, N.J.

            She was a cousin of the late Mr. Lee Loomis, former Journal publisher.

            Mrs. Alford died Memorial Day at the home of a son, Charles Alford, at Short Hills, N.J. She was the former Florence Mahin.

            Her family formerly owned The Journal prior to its acquisition by Lee Newspapers.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 June 1876 and died _____ May 1969, last residence Short Hills, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Joseph Warren Alford; and son Charles Mahin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Charlotte Alford MacVicar in Connecticut Obituaries.

 

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FRANCES IRIS ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 26 November 1998

 

            Alford—On Monday, Nov. 23, 1998, Francis Iris, of Elizabeth, beloved wife of Lawrence Alford, devoted mother of Rev. Natalie Alford, Lawrence Alford Jr. and Steven Alford, dear mother-in-law of Sheila Alford, loving grandmother of Stephanie, Lauren and Brittany, niece of Helen Branch, sister-in-law of Sylvester Hatchett, she is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 28, at 11 o’clock from St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Clay Street and Oak- wood Ave., Orange. Friends may call Friday at the church 5-9 p.m. Interment Cloverleaf Memorial Park. Arrangements by The “Woody Home for Services,” Orange.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances I. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 Sept 1927, last residence Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ.

 

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FRANK FORREST ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Friday, 17 April 1959

 

            Frank F. Alford, 70, of 818 Market st., Gloucester City, died Wednesday [April 15] in Cooper Hospital.

            A native of Philadelphia, he was a retired shipper. Mr. Alford was employed 22 years by the Robbias-Quigley Co. Gloucester branch.

            Surviving are two nephews, Frank and Walter Alford, both of Darby [Delaware Co.], Pa.

            Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Etherington Funeral Home, 700 Powell st., Gloucester City…. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: On Frank Forrest Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 53, born 23 June 1888 in Philadelphia, PA.

 

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FRED ALFORD

 

DAILY HOME NEWS

New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ—Thursday, 22 January 1959

 

 

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FREEHOLD TRANSCRIPT

Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ—Thursday, 22 January 1959

 

 

AAFA NOTES: From his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Fred Alford is age 24, black, born 1 June 1916 in Cottonton, Russell Co., AL, mother Nettie Alford.

 

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FREDDIE DEWITT ALFORD

Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034

 

THE COURIER-NEWS

Bridgewater, Somerset Co., NJ—Thursday, 5 July 1979

 

 

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Photo from North Fork Cemetery, Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com

Taken by Find A Grave contributor Brenda Sue Watkins-Franklin, inactive

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freddie D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 15 May 1923, last residence not listed.

            We included the obituaries of his brothers Charley Alford, Romeo James Alford Sr., and Wesley L. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.

            Freddie’s name is misspelled in his obituary.

            From SSACI: Freddie Dewitt Alford, black, was born 15 May 1923 in OK, son of Wesley D. Alford and Emily L. Dunlap.

            For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.

            His lineage: Freddie Dewitt 1923 OK1, Wesley Dow 1882 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.

 

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FREDERICK BEACH ALVORD

 

NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—7 May 1935

 

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., May 6—Frederick B. Alvord, builder and former proprietor of the Hotel Alvord in East Orange, died last night at his home here, 64 Scotland Road, after a long illness. He was 74 years old.

            About forty years ago he came to East Orange and built the Hotel Alvord, which, before the days of automobiles and other methods of quick transportation to Newark and New York, was a well known traveling men’s hotel in New Jersey. He retired eight years ago.

            He was a director of the Essex County Trust Company of East Orange.

            Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Margaret L. Alvord, and a daughter, Miss Dencie L. Alvord, both of South Orange.

 

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AAFA NOTES: Frederick was the son of Ebenezer Day Alvord and Dencia Parthenia Munson. He married Margaret Louise Keenan on 8 Oct 1897 in Brooklyn, NY.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: Frederick Beach 1859 MA1, Ebenezer Day 1824 MA2, Ebenezer Day 1794 MA3, Samuel 1756 MA4, John 1728 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.

 

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FREDERICK L. ALFORD

 

Godfrey Funeral Home

Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic Co., NJ—_____ August 2017

 

 

            Alford, Frederick L. “Fred” 55 of Egg Harbor Township, NJ passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home.

            Born in Newnan, GA, he was formerly of Ocean City before moving to Egg Harbor Township, NJ in 2005. Fred was a graduate of Ocean City High School, class of 1980 and was a Sergeant with the Ocean City Police Department working for 25 years before his retirement in 2012. He was a member of Ocean City PBA Local #61. Fred enjoyed fishing and motorcycles.

            Surviving are his children, Frederick Bell and Monica Bell, close friend, Ernestine “Tina” Bell, his mother, Sarah Gant, father and stepmother, Bobby and Ella Ruth Alford and his siblings, Terry Alford, Brenson (and Carla) Alford, Robert (and Patricia) Alford, Sharon Alford, Jonathan Alford, Anthony Alford, Jackie (and Jameson) Durrah.

            Fred will be greatly missed by his loving and ever-present companion, his dog Honey.

            His Funeral Service will be offered Monday morning at 11 o’clock from The Godfrey Funeral Home of Egg Harbor Township, 4008 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ… Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona, NJ….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

 

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GEORGE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Monday, 27 November 1961

 

            Services for George Alford of 73 Oak Street who died Friday [November 24], will be held Thursday a t 1:30 p.m. in Mt Zion AME Church with the Rev. H. Allen Garcia officiating. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening at the Anderson Funeral Home, 300 North Willow Street.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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GEORGE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 21 January 2000

 

            Services for George Alford, 75, of Maplewood, a detective with the Newark Police Department, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark. Arrangements are by the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, Newark.

            Mr. Alford, who died Tuesday in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, was employed by the Newark Police Department for more than 30 years before retiring in 1982 as a detective.

            He served in the Navy during World War II.

            A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1439 in Newark, Mr. Alford also was a member of the Police Benevolent Association, the Bronze Shields Batons Inc. and the North East Region of the National Black Police Association, all in Newark.

            He was a member of Frontiers International, Newark, where he served as sergeant at arms for 20 years.

            Mr. Alford also was a member of the advisory board of the West Side United Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs in Newark.

            Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood for 19 years.

            Surviving are his wife, Roberta; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Williams-Nunnally, and a grandchild.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 22 January 2000

 

            Alford, George, on Jan. 18, 2000, of Maplewood, beloved husband of Roberta Alford, fond father of Wanda Williams-Nunnally, loving cousin of Connie Johnson and James Williams, grandfather of Sheris Williams, godfather of Jasmine and Alexis Hancock, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Hawthorne Avenue and Osborne Terrace, where viewing will be held Sunday 4-9 p.m. and where ritual services of VFW Post 1439, the Frontiers, the Batons and the National Black Police Association will commence 7 p.m. Interment Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Arrangements entrusted to The James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 March 1924, last residence Maplewood, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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GEORGE DOUGLAS ALFORD

 

DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Saturday, 29 July 1995

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that G.D. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 March 1937 and died 1 July 1995 [sic], last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his father, George Frederick Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his stepmother, Audrey Adele Gebhardt Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.

            From NJ Deaths: George D. Alford was born 23 March 1937 and died 28 July 1995 in Bloomfield Township, Essex Co., NJ.

            From SSACI: George Douglas Alford was born 23 March 1937 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ, son of George F. Alford and Eleanor Pickard.

            His lineage: George Douglas 1937 NJ1, George Frederick 1914 NJ2, Richard Alexander 1877 England3, George 1855 England4, William ???? England5.

 

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GEORGE E. ALFORD

 

Photo from family tree of Brandon Myers Alford

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Wednesday, 14 November 1990

 

            George E. Alford, a philanthropist and civic leader who guided The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood through a successful fund-raising campaign and expansion project, died Tuesday [Nov 13]. The Saddle River [Bergen Co., NJ] resident was 63.

            Mr. Alford was chairman of the board of trustees at The Valley Hospital from 1984 to 1989. Until his death, he was an honorary trustee of the board and a trustee of The Valley Hospital Foundation and of Valley Home and Community Health Care Inc. He chaired the “Investment for Life” fund-raising campaign for the hospital’s north wing expansion and helped raised millions for new facilities and equipment.

            “The Valley Hospital has lost a most devoted supporter,” said Michael W. Azzara, president of the hospital. “George was a great leader and friend,” he said, adding that “he guided the board of trustees during a period of substantial change and growth.”

            Mr. Alford also was a longtime member of the board of trustees of Fairleigh Dickinson University. “He was a great asset to the university,” said Edward Hennessy Jr., chairman of the Fairleigh Dickinson board. “In our deliberations, with all the trouble the university’s been through, he was always there, lending a hand.”

            Born in New York City, Mr. Alford grew up in Hackensack as part of a prominent Bergen County family that owned Continental Paper Co. and Alford Industries. He was educated at The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., and graduated from Yale University in 1950.

            Mr. Alford was a former president of the board of Arcola Country Club in Paramus and served most recently as that board’s vice president. He was a member of the University Club in New York City, Norfolk Country Club in Norfolk, Conn., and Mashomack Fish and Game Preserve in Pine Plains, N.Y.

            He also served as a trustee of Saddle River Day School in Saddle River.

            Surviving are his wife, Ann Bernhard Alford; five daughters, Carolyn Arnold of Sparks, Md., Patricia President of Centreville, Va., Katherine Johnson of New York City, Maria A. Alford of Saddle River, and Elizabeth R. Alford of Hoboken; three brothers, William J. III of Englewood, Robertson F. of Lucignano, Italy, and John C. of Tucson, Ariz.; and one grandson.

            A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Upper Ridgewood Community Church, Fairmount and Hillcrest roads, Ridgewood. Donations to The Valley Hospital Foundation, 301 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, would be appreciated.

 

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NEW YORK TIMES

New York, NY—16 November 1990

 

            George A. Alford, a banker and civic leader, died on Tuesday at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. He was 63 years old and lived in Saddle River, N.J.

            He died of cancer, a spokeswoman for the hospital said.

            Mr. Alford was chairman of the Citizens First National Bank of New Jersey and an honorary trustee of the Valley Hospital Foundation. He had been a trustee of Valley Hospital and was a trustee of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

            Mr. Alford graduated from Yale in 1950.

            He is survived by his wife, Ann; five daughters, Carolyn Arnold of Sparks, Md., Patricia President of Centreville, Va., Katherine Johnson of Manhattan, Maria Alford of Saddle River, and Elizabeth Alford of Hoboken, N.J., and one grandson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that G. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 26 Dec 1926 and died 15 Nov 1990.

            See the obituary of his brother William John Alford III in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William John Alford Jr.; and brother Robertson Frye Alford in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his brother John Crane Alford in Arizona Obituaries.

            George E. Alford, age 3 b. NY, is listed on the 1930 census in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ, with his parents, William J. Jr. 41 PA (paper boards manufacturer) and Irilla 40 OH, and 3 brothers: William J. 14 NJ, Robertson F. 10 NY, and John C. 8 NY.

            On William J. Alford Jr.’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, born 13 March 1889 in Beaver Falls, PA. He is living in Bogota, Bergen Co., NJ, with a wife and child.

            In 1923 William John Alford Jr. and his wife, Irilla Frye Alford, applied for a U.S. passport (Ancestry). William states that he was born in Beaver Falls, PA, on 13 March 1889. His father, William John Alford, was born in New Castle, PA, and currently resided in New York City at the same address. His wife was born in Crestline, OH, on 23 Sept 1889. They married in Anderson, IN, on 15 Oct 1913.

            His lineage, partially from Family Trees at Ancestry: George E. 1926 NY1, William John 1889 PA2, William John 1861 PA3, John 1828 PA4, Thomas 1800 PA5, Michael before 1770 Ireland6.

 

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GEORGE FREDERICK ALFORD

 

DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Thursday, 21 August 1986

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 Nov 1914 and died _____ Aug 1986, last residence Denville, Morris Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his son George Douglas Alford; sister Dorothy Jean Alford Keffer; and of his uncle Ronald Cox Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his second wife, Audrey Adele Gebhardt Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.

            1920 census, Orange, Essex Co., NJ:

 

Richard Alford    head     42   Eng Scot Scot immigrated 1885

Barbara                wife     39   Ger Ger Ger    immigrated 1900

Dorothy               dau       15   NJ Eng Ger

George                 son         5   NJ Eng Ger

 

            His lineage: George Frederick 1914 NJ1, Richard Alexander 1877 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.

 

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GEORGE NELSON ALVORD

 

[He died in NY, but his home was in NJ.]

 

NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—Saturday, 1 April 1961

 

CEDAR GROVE, N.J., March 31—George N. Alvord, who was active in Essex County dramatic circles, died after an operation yesterday [March 30] at St. Barnabas Hospital, the Bronx. He was 49 years old and lived at 30 Hillside Avenue here.

            Mr. Alvord was sales manager of the Danman & Davis Company of Clifton. He had been dramatic director for twenty-six productions of the Montclair Operetta Club. For thirteen years he acted in a series of Sunday plays on radio station WNJR in Newark. Mr. Alvord also was active in the Maplewood Strollers, the Montclair Dramatic Club and the Verona Players.

            He leaves his wife, Eileen; two daughters, Nancy and Jane; a son, George H.; his mother, Mrs. Howard Bone; three sisters and a brother.

 

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MONTCLAIR TIMES

Montclair, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 6 April 1961

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his wife, Eileen Haviland Moore Alvord Oksen, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, George Charles Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries; of his mother, Elizabeth Julia Davis Alvord Bone, in New York Obituaries; and of his sister Margaret A. Alvord Joy in Colorado Obituaries.

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: George Nelson 1913 PA1, George Charles 1871 PA2, Nelson Clark 1842 PA3, George Seymour 1815 CT4, Zenas 1789 CT5, Seth 1754 CT6, Seth 1714 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.

 

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GEORGE W. HOLFORD

 

THE TENNESSEAN

Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Friday, 8 January 1886

 

 

AAFA NOTES: It is probably this family, listed on the 1880 census in Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ:

 

George      Holford     head            33            NJ England NY

Mary                            wife             38            Ireland Ireland Ireland

Sarah                           dau              18            CT CT Ireland

Christoph.                   son               13            CT CT Ireland

Catherine                     dau              12            CT CT Ireland

Mary                            dau              10            NJ CT Ireland

George                        son                 6            NJ NJ Ireland

John                             son                 4            NJ NJ Ireland

Frederick                     son            4/12            NJ NJ Ireland

 

            George W. Holford, age 3, is listed on the 1850 census in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, with his parents, Joseph Holford 41 England, and Abby 28 NJ, and 4 siblings.

            From SSACI: Frederick Francis Holford was born 4 Feb 1880 in Paterson, NJ, son of George Holford and Mary Carney.

 

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GERALDINE C. ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 3 September 2016

 

            Alford, Evangelist Geraldine C. of Trenton, 72, passed away Aug. 29, 2016. Svc: 10 a.m. Tues., Sept. 6, at Deeper Life Family Worship Center, 1217 Calhoun St., Trenton. Call: from 8 a.m. at church. Int: Ewing Cemetery. Arrangements: Hughes Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

 

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GILL ANTHONY ALFORD, JR.

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 12 April 2006

 

            Alford—On April 7, 2006, Gill Anthony Jr., of Orange, beloved father of Amirah A. Alford, devoted son of Diane Reynolds and the late Gill A. Alford Sr., dear brother of Roxanne and Salik Alford, special lifetime companion of the late Ereaka Moon, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Main St., Orange. Interment, Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Visitation, Thursday 12:30-1:30.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gill A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 11 Sept 1969, last residence Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            SSDI records show that Gill A. Alford [Sr.] was born 13 Apr 1945 (SS# issued in NJ) and died 27 May 1989, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.

            A Family Tree on Ancestry says Gilbert Anthony Alford Sr. was born in Albany, GA. This is an African-American family.

 

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GLORIA CHRISTINE ALFRED

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 7 September 2006

 

            Mrs. Gloria Christine Alfred, 69, of Orange fell into the arms of her Lord on Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. Mrs. Alfred was the beloved wife of Kelvin Alfred Sr.; loving mother of Phillip Ricardo, Eversley Raphael, Terrance Anthony, Dale Euphemia and Kelvin Theodore Jr.; adored grandmother of Deshawn Evans, Talana Sifontes, Tiffany Pierre, Khristina Sifontes, Aqeela Sifontes, Eversley Rashawn Sifontes, Taran Lavine, Kawina Ebony Sifontes, Gerald Taylor and Shukur Qawi Sifontes, and cherished great-grandmother of Kaila Andrea Jones. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, from First Presbyterian and Trinity Church, 111 Irvington Ave., South Orange.... Interment is in Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Arrangements are entrusted to Woody Home for Services, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gloria Alfred (SS# issued in RI) was born 18 Sept 1936, last residence South Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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HAROLD EDWARD ALVORD, SR.

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Monday, 5 March 1979

 

 

Photo from St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews, Camden Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Denise Hardnack

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 12 June 1910 and died _____ March 1979, last residence Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Josephine H. Gogol Alvord; and daughter-in-law Carol Joann Kaminski Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Harry Jones Alvord, in Wisconsin Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: Harold Edward 1910 WI1, Harry Jones 1885 WI2, Justin Merrick 1830 MA3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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HARRIET ALLFORD HART

 

PITTSTON GAZETTE

Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA—Friday, 16 May 1958

 

FORMER HARRIET ALLFORD TAKEN BY DEATH TODAY

 

            Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. Harry Hart, the former Harriet Allford, a native of Pittston, which occurred at six o’clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Colegrove, 204 Midland avenue, Metuchen [Middlesex Co.], New Jersey. Mrs. Hart had been ill for some time.

            The deceased was born in Pittston, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Jones Allford. She and her husband, Harry, resided in Pittston and Trucksville until ten years ago, when they left to make their home in New Jersey.

            Mrs. Hart attended Pittston City schools and for a time was employed by Mayor P.B. Brown, who operated a confectionery store on South Main street, this city.

            Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Harry, Jr., Mrs. Edward Stobbs, Mrs. Howard Colegrove, John, Joseph and James, all of Metuchen, New Jersey. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren and the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Elizabeth Havard, Swallow street, this city; Mrs. Earl Huffsmith and Mrs. Maude Armstrong, both of Plainfield, N.J.; William Allford, Washington street, West Pittston; Mrs. Fred Hawke, Ashley, and Mrs. William Griffin, of North Main street, this city.

            The funeral will be held on Monday morning from the Higgins funeral home, Eighth street, Plainfield, New Jersey.

 

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Photo from Holy Redeemer Cemetery and Mausoleum, Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Danusia

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Maude Allford Armstrong in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Henry Allford and Elizabeth Jones Allford; and siblings Anna Lillian Allford, Elizabeth M. Allford Havard, Ethel Allford, Hazel Allford Evans Huffsmith, Janet Allford Walizer Hawke, Ruth E. Allford Griffin, and William P. Allford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            Her ALLFORD lineage: Harriet 1895 PA1, Joseph Henry 1869 PA2, Samuel 1807 England3, Samuel 1782 England4, Thomas 1762 England5.

 

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HARRY EDWARD ALVORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Saturday, 18 May 1946

 

 

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Photo from Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, Burlington Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Pam Gleason

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Emma Alvord; and his second wife, Clara A. Bittner Beckershoff Alvord, in this compilation.

            From SSACI: Harry E. Alvord was born 1 Oct 1882 in Appleton, WI and died 16 May 1946.

            From Wisconsin, Births and Christenings (Ancestry): Edward Alvord was born 1 Oct 1882 in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, son of William E. Alvord and Jane Gurnee.

            In 1910, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI: Harry E. Alvord, livery driver, age 28 born WI, first marriage, married 0 years; his wife Emma 28 WI, second marriage, 3 children, 3 living. No children are listed with this couple.

            On the 1915 New Jersey State Census, Camden, Camden Co., NJ: Harry Alford age 33 born Oct 1882 in WI; Emma 35 born May 1880 WI; and Harold 5 born June 1910 WI.

            On Harry Edward Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 36, born 1 Oct 1882. He is living in Camden, Camden Co., NJ. His nearest relative is Clara Alvord of the same address.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: Harry Edward 1882 WI1, William Edward 1855 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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HARRY CLARK ALVORD

 

[He died in PA, but we are also including his obituary here because NJ was his home.]

 

HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Saturday, 4 August 1934

 

            Harry C. Alvord, 56, electrical engineer of Bayonne, N. J., died Thursday night in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral tomorrow, at the Thayer Funeral Parlors, Penn Yan, N.Y. Burial in Yate county, N.Y. The body may be viewed today, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Dugan Funeral Parlors, 1600 Market street.

            Surviving, widow Mrs. May T. Alvord.

            Member of Masonic Lodge, F. and A. M., N.Y., Masonic Consistory, Knight Templars and the Shrine.

 

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EVENING NEWS

Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Saturday, 4 August 1934

 

 

AAFA NOTES: AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his first wife, Clara Mae Cleveland Alvord; son Maurice Clark Alvord; and father, Clark Leander Alvord in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his second wife, May Topping Alvord, in Vermont Obituaries.

            From PA Deaths: Harry C. Alvord, born 5 May 1876 in CT, son of Clark Alvord and Georgianna Pard, died 2 Aug 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA. The informants was May Tapping. He had been in PA for 14 days.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His ALVORD lineage: Harry Clark 1878 CT1, Clark Leander 1850 CT2, Chauncey Hart 1803 CT3, Seth 1754 CT4, Seth 1714 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.

 

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HARRY RAYMOND ALFORD

 

HERALD NEWS

Woodland Park, Passaic Co., NJ—Sunday, 14 May 2006

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry R. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 20 Sept 1928, last residence Midland Park, Bergen Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his wife, Rose Marie Alford, in this compilation.

            Harry is buried in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, Bergen Co., NJ.

 

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HATTIE MAUD TINKER ALVORD

 

EVENING JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—22 February 1894

 

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AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Henry Saul Alvord; and daughter Ruby Margaret Alvord Browne in this compilation.

 

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HENRY SAUL ALVORD

 

TIMES-JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Tuesday, 22 December 1942

 

 

 

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TIMES-JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Thursday, 24 December 1942

 

 

Photo from Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Parks

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Hattie Maud Tinker Alvord; second wife, Wirt Sutherland Brewer Alvord; and daughters Dorothy Buell Alvord Lirio, Rosalie Claire Alvord Doust Provenzano, and Ruby Margaret Alvord Browne in this compilation.

            From NJ Marriages: Henry S. Alvord married Hattie M. Tinker, on 12 July 1887 in Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ.

            From NJ Marriages: Henry S. Alvord married Wirt S. Brewer, age 22, on 18 June 1895 in Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ.

            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. 559:

 

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: Henry Saul 1861 CT1, Hubbell Buell 1811 CT2, Saul 1781 CT3, Saul 1753 MA4, Saul 1717 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1680 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.

 

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INEZ G. HERRING ALFORD HOAGLAND

 

DAILY RECORD

Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Friday, 22 May 1998

 

 

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Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Boonton, Morris Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rich H. / R.E.H.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Inez Hoagland (SS# issued in NC) but list her birth date as 11 May 1918 [different than gravestone and SSACI], last residence Boonton, Morris Co., NJ.

            We included the obituary of her first husband, Allen David Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Inez Herring Alford Hoagland was born 11 May 1919 in Dillon, Dillon Co., SC, daughter of Rufus Herring and Pearl Cook.

 

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IRENE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 21 December 1972

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 11 March 1910 and died _____ Dec 1972, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her children Doris May Alford, Elizabeth Alford Roberts Gilliard, and John Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            1940 census, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ:

 

John Alford     head     30        SC       railroad laborer

Irene                wife     28        VA

James               son       11        NJ

Elizabeth         dau       10        NJ

John Jr.            son         4        NJ

Doris               dau         3        NJ

 

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IRENE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Tuesday, 20 December 1988

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 4 Feb 1911, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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IRENE “STACEY MINGO” ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 30 May 2009

 

PRINCETON—Irene Alford, aka Stacey Mingo, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Merwick Nursing Home in Princeton.

            Born in Trenton, Miss Alford was a lifelong Trenton resident until recently moving to Princeton. She was educated in the Trenton Public School District. She was employed by ShopRite of Princeton for over five years and was recently employed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Princeton.

            She was a member of the 24 Club and Crawford House.

            Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Alford; a special mother, Margaret Mingo; and a brother, Ivy Mingo, she is survived by a daughter, Nyeisha Saunders; two sisters, Sandra Baskin (Lloyd) and Patricia Mingo-Leverett; a brother, Johnny Alford; three grandchildren, Dominique and Najere Saunders and Shyne Williams; four nieces, Shanara “Dutchess” Leverett, Michelle Alford, Penny Moreland and Takesha Avent; three nephews, Kirby James, Tabu Gaither and Rasheen Gaither; a special great-niece, Zoe Leverett; four best friends, Sandra “Mutter” Blackshear, Mariva Taylor, Kathy Jacobs and Linda Sbath; a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 150 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton. Interment will be at the Ewing Cemetery…. Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 15 Oct 1964, last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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JACQUELYNN LAVON ALFORD ACKERMAN

 

THE COURIER-NEWS

Bridgewater, Somerset Co., NJ—Tuesday, 10 June 1980

 

 

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Photo from Lake Nelson Memorial Cemetery, Piscataway Middlesex Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, DJ Stover

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jacquelynn Ackerman (SS# issued in MA) was born 15 Aug 1920 and died _____ June 1980, last residence Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Doris Madelynn Alford Allen in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Bertha Pauline Allen Alford; and sister Donette Rae “Donna” Alford Foster in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her brother Robert K. Alford in New York Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Jacquelynn Lavon Alford Ackerman was born 15 Oct 1920 [different than SSDI] in Somerville, MA, daughter of John K. Alford and Bertha P. Allen.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Jacquelynn Lavon 1920 MA1, John Kenneth 1899 NY2, George Roland 1878 PA3, Melancthon 1843 NY4, Martin 1804 VT5, Oliver 1767 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.

 

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JAHMIL MICHAEL ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Thursday, 28 July 2011

 

 

Jahmil Michael Alford

Age: 8 • Pennsauken

 

            “Mike Mike” departed his life July 21, 2011. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Rogers (Biological Mother) Lakesha Bullard, father Michael Alford, 4 sisters Teretha Rogers, Kizzy Rogers, Ernestine Dallas, JaAliya Bullard, 3 brothers Ernest Alford Jaheem Bullard, Jahyide Bullard.

            Funeral Service will be Friday, July 29, 2011 11am at Faith Holy Temple 2713 River Road, Camden 08105. Viewing will be 9-11. The interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to May Funeral Home Camden Pennsauken Willingboro Vineland.

 

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JAMES ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 14 May 2006

 

            James Alford, on May 7, 2006, of Vaux Hall, N.J. Funeral service Monday, May 15, 2006, 10 a.m. at The Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark…. Interment Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.

 

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Perry Funeral Home

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—_____ May 2006

 

            James Alford—Born in Georgia on Oct. 28, 1918. Departed on May 7, 2006 and resided in Vauxhall [Union Co.], NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 28 Oct 1918, last residence Carteret, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            The Perry Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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JAMES ALBERT ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Saturday, 20 April 2000

 

            Alford, James, of Newark, on April 13, 2000, beloved husband of Zelma Alford, loving father of Howard Alford, Delbert Randall and the late Lenny Alford, stepfather of Ivy Fuller and Michael Alston, grandfather of 13 grandchildren, precious son of Mattie Alford, cherished brother of Lucille Manns and Otis Alford, son-in-law of Rochelle Price, brother-in-law of Allen Simpkins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services Friday, April 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. in The Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark. Interment Fairmount Cemetery, Newark....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 Aug 1934 [different than SSACI and death record] and died 15 April 2000, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ

            See the obituaries of his wife, Zelma Alford; mother, Mattie Jackson Alford; and brother Otis Alford Jr. in this compilation.

            From SSACI: James Albert Alford, black, was born 23 Sept 1934 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, son of Otis Alford and Mattie Jackson. He is listed as:

 

1950    James Alford Alford

1990    James Albert Alford

2000    James A. Alford

 

            From NJ Deaths: James Alford was born 23 Sept 1934 and died 13 Apr 2000 in Essex Co., NJ.

 

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JAMES MICHAEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 4 April 2001

 

            Alford, James M., on March 28, 2001, of Jersey City, N.J., devoted husband of Sylvia Alford, beloved son of the late Evelyn and James Alford, loving brother of Angelo, Delawanna, Valerie, Tania and Paula Alford, special friends, Elaine, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will take place on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. Watson Mortuary Service, 26 Gifford Ave., Jersey City, N.J…. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, N.J.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 4 April 2001

 

            Services for James M. Alford, 42, of Jersey City will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Watson Mortuary Service, Jersey City.

            Mr. Alford, who died March 28 in Christ Hospital, Jersey City, was an apartment building superintendent.

            Born in Newark, Mr. Alford moved to Jersey City two years ago.

            Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; a brother, Angelo, and sisters, Delawanna, Valerie, Tania and Paula.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 Jan 1959, last residence Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his sisters Paula E. Alford and Valerie E. Alford in this compilation.

            From SSACI: James Michael Alford, black, was born 22 Jan 1959 in Newark, NJ.

            From North Carolina Marriage Index, 1741–2004 (Ancestry): James Michael Alford, black age 25, married Sylvia Jeanette Mims, black age 24, on 7 Dec 1984 in Durham, NC.

 

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JAMES NEAL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 14 July 2006

 

            Alford—On Monday, July 10, 2006, James Neal, of East Orange [Essex Co.], beloved brother of Ruth Placide, Geraldine McDonald, Peggy, Clarence and Thomas Jeffries, he is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, at 1 p.m. from The Woody “Home For Services”, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange. Visitation 12-1 p.m. Interment Green Ridge Cemetery, Brodheadville, Pa.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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JAMES R. “CURLY” ALFRED

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—16 April 2003

 

            Alfred, James R. (Curly) Age 47 years. Died Saturday, April 11, 2003 at his home in Westville, NJ.

            Beloved son of the late Willard and Emily Alfred formerly of Merchantville, NJ. Dear friend of Diane Holland and family. Survived by two brothers Robert A., Thomas W. both of Westville, NJ. Two sisters Patricia Mansell and her husband Thomas of Mantua, NJ and Linda Russell and her husband Sage of Gloucester City, NJ. Also survived by two nephews Matthew P. and his wife Lynda of Naples, FL., Sage C. Russell 4th, and one niece Beth Emily Russell both of Gloucester City, NJ. Also great uncle of Danielle Lynn, and Matthew R.

            Mr. Alfred was formerly employed as a foreman of Merchantville Public Works Dept. for over 30 years. He was a resident of Westville for over 25 years.

            Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Renex Dialysis Center, 571 N. Evergreen Ave., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Funeral arrangements by the DuBOIS Funeral Home, 700 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his mother, Emily K. Burgerson Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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JAMES R. ALVORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 16 May 1999

 

COLUMBUS [Burlington Co.]—James R. Alvord, 84, died Friday at home.

            Born in Camden, he lived in Columbus the past 40 years. A graduate of Bordentown High School and Rutgers University, he retired as a manager from Fulton Iron Works press division, St. Louis, Mo. He also worked at John A. Roebling, R.D. Wood Co., Florence, and Ferracule Machine Co., Bridgeton.

            He was an Army veteran of World War II, who served in Europe and received five Battle Stars and unit citations.

            He organized Boy Scout Troop 45, Columbus, served on the executive board of Boy Scouts of America, Burlington County; was first assistant scoutmaster of Troop 28, Greenwich; and scoutmaster of Troop 473, Lemay, Mo. He received Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow, and was course director of Wood Badge Training of St. Louis council.

            He was a member of the Columbus School Board; American National Standards Institute; past president of Mansfield Township Ambulance Corps; chairman of the Mansfield Township Juvenile Conference Committee; and a karate instructor with a third-degree black belt.

            He is survived by his wife Marian L. Andrews Alvord; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce J. of Columbus, and Scott R. and Robin of Hagerstown, Md.; and two grandsons, Matthew and David of Hagerstown, Md.

            Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, East Main Street, Columbus.... Burial will be in Columbus Cemetery.... Arrangements are by Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown.

 

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Photo from Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Burlington Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, John L. Nelson

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 May 1914.

            See the obituary of his mother, Mathilda Koss Alvord, in this compilation.

            In the 1920 NJ census, James Alvord, age 5, is the son of George (39 b. WI) and Matilda (40 b. WI) Alvord at 607 Henry Street in Camden N.J.

            In the 1900 WI census, George Alvord born Nov 1880 is listed as the son of Rosamond J. Alvord at 907 Perry Street in Appleton. Rosamond was born about 1852 in NY.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His ALVORD lineage: James R. 1914 NJ1, George Edward 1881 WI2, William Edward 1855 NY3, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY4, William 1776 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.

 

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JANE HALFORD PARKER

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—21 December 2005

 

            Jane Halford Parker, 87, of Medford, formerly of Leonia [Bergen Co., NJ], died Friday [December 15]. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church, Leonia, and its Home and School Association, Community Chest, Recreation Committee, Civic Conference and Civic Association. She also was a member of the Leonia Citizens for Public Schools. Arrangements: Lechner Funeral Home, Medford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jane H. Parker (SS# issued in PA) was born 2 Feb 1918, last residence Medford, Burlington Co., NJ.

 

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JEAN ANNETTE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 22 April 2004

 

            Alford—On April 18, 2004, Jean Annette made her transition, a lifelong resident of Newark, beloved mother of Theresa and Leonard Alford, caring daughter of Eugene and Evelyn Alford, cherished sister of Terry Alford and the late Leon Alford.

            A celebration of her life will be held Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Queen of Angels R.C. Church, 44 Irvine Turner Blvd., Newark. Interment Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Newark.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jean A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 14 Aug 1948, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her mother, Evelyn L. Moore Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JEAN MARIE PETERSON ALFORD

 

BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES

Willingboro, Burlington Co., NJ—Sunday, 6 November 2011

 

            Jean Marie (Peterson) Alford, a resident of Bristol Borough, went to be with her Lord on Oct. 31, 2011. She was 42.

            Born in Levittown on April 1, 1969, she was the daughter of John and Delores Peterson.

            She was a member of Queen of the Universe Catholic Church.

            Jean is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 20 years, A.C. Alford; her parents, John and Delores Peterson; five brothers and sisters: Mark and his wife, Sheila Peterson, Mike and his wife, Lonya Peterson, Don and his wife, Theresa Peterson, MaryAnn Peterson, Joan and her husband, Karl Bezak.

            Jean was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Peterson.

            She is also survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law: David and Brenda Alford, Deborah and Scott Thompson, and Steven and Ronie-Lyn Alford, and her loving mother-in-law, LouAnne Finnerty.

            Jean is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, and her Godson, Steven Peterson and his wife, Heather, whom she helped to raise like her own son.

            She will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. ‘Poohbear’ or ‘Jeanniepooh,’ as she was known, was an avid Cribbage enthusiast in the Eagles League.

            There has been an outpouring of love and prayers for her from her numerous friends around the world, including here and The Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada and Australia.

            A memorial service is to be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at the residence of her sister, Joan and Karl Bezak.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jean’s name may be made to the Cancer Society of your choice or sent to Walter J. Meyers Funeral Home, 6643-45 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia PA 19135.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jean M. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 1 Apr 1969, last residence not listed.

 

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JENNIFER DAWN ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 1 December 2004

 

            A service for Ms. Jennifer Dawn Alford, 41, a lifelong Elizabeth resident, will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave., Perth Amboy. Arrangements are by the Nesbitt Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

            Ms. Alford died Sunday [November 28] in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth.

            She was chief operating officer of the Union Township Community Action Organization Head Start Child Development Program for 12 years. She was also a licensed real estate agent in Elizabeth for 20 years, a consultant to an Elizabeth councilwoman, a grant reviewer for the federal government and an advisor to operators of child-care facilities.

            She was a graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in music education and completed various training programs, including the Child Care Connection and the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Network of N.J.

            Active at the Cathedral International, Ms. Alford assisted with the Preparatory Academy and Community Development Corp. She was also active with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the NAACP in Elizabeth, the National Council of Negro Women, the Urban Initiatives Summit and the Womens International Network Services.

            Surviving are her parents, Olivia and Nathaniel Alford; a brother, Jonathan, and her grandmother, Julia Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her mother, Olivia Horsley Alford; and paternal grandmother, Julia Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Jonathan Alford in Maryland Obituaries.

 

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JESSIE ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Thursday, 22 June 1989

 

            Jessie Alford, 67, of Camden, died Monday [June 19] at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals/ Cherry Hill Division [Camden, Camden Co., NJ].

            Survivors: four sons, Archie, Bernard, Bruce and Eddie; seven daughters, Phyllis Brockington, Veronica Lovett, Janice Alford, Frances Alford, Lillian Alford, Jacqueline Alford and Mary Alford.

            Services: viewing, 11 a.m. Saturday, Carl Miller Funeral Home, 831 Van Hook St., Camden; funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home; burial, Evergreen Cemetery, Camden.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 27 Sept 1921, last residence Maple Shade, Burlington Co., NJ.

            From SSACI: Jessie Alford, black, was born _____ Sept 1921 in Doerun, Colquitt Co., GA, son of Dan Alford and Cora Boyd. Doerun is incorrectly listed in Worth Co. in this record, which adjoins Colquitt Co.

            The Carl Miller Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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JOHN ALFORD, JR.

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Friday, 14 April 1967

 

            Services for John Alford Jr. of 411 Monmouth Street who died Wednesday [April 12], will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, l88 Pennington Avenue. The Rev. John W. Johnson of Mt Zion AME Church will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Irene Alford; and sisters Doris May Alford and Elizabeth Alford Roberts Gilliard in this compilation.

            From NJ Deaths: John Alford died _____ Apr 1967 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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JOHN A. ALFORD

 

Johnny  Alford

Photo from Perry Funeral Home

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 27 October 2012

 

TRENTON—John A. Alford, age 59, of Trenton, passed away Oct. 22, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center.

            Born in Raeford [Hoke Co.], N.C. He was educated in the Newark public school system. Mr. Alford was a presser for Clinton Hill Cleaners for more than 40 years. He was a member of Trenton Deliverance Center.

            Brother of the late Michael and Jerome Alford, and father of the late Sharonda Colwell, Mr. Alford is survived by his mother, Mary Alford, wife, Gwendolyn Newsome, four sisters, Geraldine Powell, Betty Small, Diane Alford and Francine Brown, brother, Tony Alford, three daughters, Saleene Colwell, Jov’onni Purvis and Latoya Jones, two sons, David Purvis and Johnny David Alford, five grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Calling hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton. Funeral services and further arrangements will be rescheduled at the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark.

 

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NEWARK STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Monday, 29 October 2012

 

            Johnny Alford passed away on Oct. 22, 2012.

            Services are Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at 12 noon at Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark, N.J…. Interment is in Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, N.J….

            He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Gwendolyn Alford; children, David Purvis, Saleema Colwell, Jovonni Purvis, Latoya Jones and Johnny David Alford; five grandchildren; parents, Mary and Howard Alford; siblings, Geraldine Powell, Betty Small, Diane Alford, Francine Brown and Tony Alford; and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Roberson Alford; and brother Michael Alford in this compilation.

            From NJ Deaths: John A. Alford was born 17 Dec 1952 in Raeford, Hoke Co., NC, and died 22 Oct 2012 in NJ.

 

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JOHN ARTHUR ALFORD

Father of Donald Alvin Alford, AAFA #0963

 

SHREVEPORT TIMES

Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 20 July 2006

 

GALLOWAY TWP. [Atlantic Co.], NJ—John A. Alford, 84, of 46 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp., New Jersey, died at the Atlantic City Medical Center, Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Born on Oct. 27, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts pursued a career in aviation and airport management until he retired in 1986 as director of Shreveport Regional and Downtown airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority. Prior to moving to Galloway Township last December, Mr. Alford lived in Little Rock, Ark.

            Mr. Alford leaves his sister, Dorothy Graham of Sun City, Arizona; five sons, Donald of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Robert of Excelsior, Minnesota, Steven of Fort Worth, Texas, Michael of Denver, Colorado and Philip English of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Margaret English and Beverly McKenzie, both of Little Rock, Arkansas; 17 grandchildren and seven and one half great-grand-children.

            The funeral will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Shreveport, La., Friday, July 21.... Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

            Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, AR 501-666-0123.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            His lineage: John Arthur MA 19211, Lester 1891 MA2, John 1861 MA3, John 1820 England4.

 

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JOHN DOUGLAS ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—4 August 2013

 

            Alford, John Douglas of Lawrenceville [Mercer Co.], 70, passed away July 29, 2013. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton. Calling: 12:30-1:30 p.m. at funeral home. Burial: Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            From U.S. Public Records Index (Ancestry): John D. Alford of Trenton, NJ, was born 8 Dec 1942.

 

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JOHN R. ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—24 May 2000

 

            John R. Alford, 43, of Trenton, died Friday at Capital Health System at Fuld.

            Born in Belle Glade, Fla., he lived in Trenton for more than 40 years. He was educated in the Trenton public schools and attended Trenton Central High School. He was a former employee of T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurant in Princeton.

            Husband of the late Marion Alford, brother of the late Jerome Alford, he is survived by his parents, Clarence and Willie Maude Dukes Alford of Trenton; a son, James L. Hall and a daughter, Shawnee London, both of Trenton; five brothers, Clarence, Oscar, Albert and Paul Alford, all of Trenton and Eddie J. Alford of Florida; four sisters, Geraldine Dixon of Georgia, Louise and Lavene Alford and Jeanne Gbassagee, all of Trenton; an aunt, Mary Alford; two uncles Elbert Alford and Walter Brown; two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, a grandson, Ra’Shawn Hendry of Trenton and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

            The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton. Bishop Willie Jones, pastor of Holy Cross Church, will officiate. Calling hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Clarence Alford Jr. and Willie Maude Dukes Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JOSEPH ALFORD, SR.

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 15 January 1981

 

            Joseph Alford Sr., 81, of 489 Calhoun St. died Monday [January 12] in Mercer Medical Center.

            Born in Dillon, S.C., he lived in Trenton for over 60 years.

            Mr. Alford was a former employee of the Trenton Brass Company. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.

            He is survived by his wife, Blanche Drake Alford; a son, Joseph Alford Jr. of Burlington; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Caster of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Irene Lax of Trenton; a stepdaughter, Miss Grace Williams of Trenton; a stepson, Charles Williams of Trenton; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday at noon in the Friendship Baptist Church. The Rev. Willie J. Sanders, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery….

            Arrangements are under the direction of the Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 1 Jan 1900 and died _____ Jan 1981, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his wife, Blanche Drake Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JOSEPH WARREN ALFORD

 

[He died in NH, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in NJ.]

 

NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—6 August 1937

 

EAST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 5—J. Warren Alford of this place, executive secretary of the Associated Bankers Title and Mortgage Company of the Oranges, died last night at Hanover, N.H., where he was stricken on a vacation trip. Mr. and Mrs. Alford were returning from a stay at Lake Morey, Vt.

            Educated in East Orange public schools, Newark Academy and Princeton University, Mr. Alford entered the wholesale jewelry business with his father in 1896. In 1923 he left the jewelry concern and became associated with Elms and Sellon, wholesale fabric brokers in New York. In 1927 he became executive secretary of the mortgage company.

            He was a former president of the East Orange Rotary Club, a director of the Chamber of Commerce and Civics of the Oranges and Maplewood, a trustee of Central Brick Presbyterian Church, East Orange; founder of the Twenty-four Carat Club of New York, and a member of both the New York Jewelers Security Alliance and the Jewelers Board of Trade.

            Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Florence Mahin Alford; a son, Charles M. Alford of West Orange; a daughter, Mrs. Donald G. Macvicar of Naugatuck, Conn., and a sister, Mrs. Leonard B. Elms of East Orange.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Florence Mahin Alford; and son Charles Mahin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Charlotte Alford MacVicar in Connecticut Obituaries.

            He was the son of Charles Gustavus Alvord and Henrietta Tileston.

            From U.S., Presbyterian Church Records (Ancestry): Joseph Green Warren Alford, born 20 March 1875, son of Charles G. and Henrietta W. Alford, was baptized on 12 March 1876 at the Central Brick Presbyterian Church in East Orange, NJ. He apparently never used the middle name Green.

            On Joseph Warren Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, born 20 March 1875, living in East Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Joseph Warren 1875 NJ1, Charles Gustavus 1845 MA2, George Washington 1822 VT3, Ammi 1788 VT4, Benedict 1757 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 16199.

 

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JOSEPHINE ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—22 April 2001

 

            Alford, Josephine, 84, of Clementon, on Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden.

            Prior to retirement, Mrs. Alford worked for the Camden Board of Education.

            Surviving are her daughter Mkiwa Khalid-Peterson; three brothers Anderson, Benjamin and Irving; three sisters Anna, Margaret, and Vivian; grandson Tarik Khalid; two great grandchildren Turquoise and Ahmed.

            Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, at Tunsil Funeral Home, 812 Kaighn Ave., Camden, where friends may call from 10 AM. Burial in Harleigh Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born March 1917, last residence Merchantville, Camden Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Elzie Alford, in this compilation.

 

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JOSEPHINE H. GOGOL ALVORD

 

Photo from COURIER-POST, Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ, 12 March 1971

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Tuesday, 25 October 1977

 

            Alford—Of Georgia Ave., Willamstown. On October 20, 1977, Josephine H. wife of Harold Alvord Sr. Age 64 years.

            Also survived by a son Harold Jr., two brothers Philip and Theodore Gogal, a sister Mrs. Helen Bertett and five grandchildren.

            The funeral was held today at the Funeral Home of John S. Bell, 420 S. Main St., Williamstown, with Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mary’s Church and burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Josephine Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 4 Feb 1911 and died _____ Oct 1977, last residence Williamstown, Gloucester Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Harold Edward Alvord Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter-in-law Carol Joann Kaminski Alvord in this compilation.

            Her maiden name is spelled Gogal in some records, but her brothers are Theodore P. Gogol and Philip Gogol on their gravestones and in their military records.

 

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JOSHUA “CHUNG” ALFRED

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 17 September 2010

 

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            Joshua “Chung” Alfred of Newark, formerly of the Commonwealth of Dominica, died Sept. 6 , 2010. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational Baptist Church 399-411 Bergen St., Newark, N. J. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Please log on to www.plintoncurry.com to sign his guest book. To Order Flowers, please call at (908)232-6869.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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JULIA ALFORD

 

ORANGE TRANSCRIPT

Orange, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 28 July 2005

 

            Julia Alford, 90, of Elizabeth died July 19 in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth.

            Born in Darlington, S.C., Mrs. Alford lived in Elizabeth for many years. She was a folder at Atlantic Romper, Linden, for many years before retiring many years ago.

            Surviving are a daughter, Rachel Peele; two sons, Nathaniel and Edward; nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her daughter-in-law Olivia Horsley Alford; and granddaughter Jennifer Dawn Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her grandson Jonathan in Maryland Obituaries.

 

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JULIA A. ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 12 December 1967

 

            Services for Mrs. Julia A. Alford, 71, of 125 Lincoln Avenue, who died Sunday [December 10], will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward A. Davis officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of the Newsome Funeral Home….

            Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Ayres of East Orange; a sister, Mrs. Maude Murray of Detroit; a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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KATHY L. ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—2 October 2012

 

            Alford, Kathy L of Camden, NJ on September 23, 2012 age 61. Service: Wednesday 11AM at the Carl Miller Funeral Home 831 Carl Miller Blvd. Camden, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            The Carl Miller Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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KENNETH ALFORD

 

Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Homes, Inc.

Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ—_____ November 2010

 

 

Kenneth Alford

Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 30, 1959

Departed on Nov. 14, 2010 and resided in Paterson, NJ.

Service: Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, Christ Temple Baptist Church, 36-38 Hopper St., Paterson, NJ

Cemetery: Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ

 

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THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Thursday, November 18, 2010

 

            Alford Kenneth, age 51, of Paterson, NJ on November 14, 2010. Services: Sun. Nov. 21, 2010 3 PM at The Christ Temple Baptist Church 38 Hopper St., Paterson, NJ. Visit: 2-3 PM at the church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Middletown, New Castle Co., DE.

 

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KIM DOLL ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Sunday, 28 June 2009

 

TRENTON—Kim Doll Alford (Kimmy Doll), 52, of Trenton, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Providence Nursing Home.

            Born in Trenton, Mrs. Alford was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Trenton Central High School. She was formerly employed by the Circle F factory for many years.

            Predeceased by her stepfather, Pearlie Fitchett, two brothers, Nicholas Alford and Sylvester “Uncle Bay-Bay” Fitchett, and a special aunt, Liz Alford, surviving are her only daughter, Natasha Alford; three sons, Terrance (Yumeka), Craig (Michelle) and Carl Alford; her mother, Katie Fitchett; mother-in-law, Thelma Odom; sisters, Gail (Juan) Oliver, Terri (Howard) Redding, Shirley (Bill), Rosie Leach and Georgia; brothers, Pearlie Fitchett Jr. and Larry Fitchett; brothers-in-law, Jackie and Lee Lewis; 20 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one great- uncle, Peter Alford; and a host of aunts including two special aunts, Audrey Christie and Veronica Robertson; uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and three special friends, Sam and Billy Odom.

            Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday (June 30) at the Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton.

            Interment will be Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton.

            Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kim Doll Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 19 Sept 1956, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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LA’BIANCA ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 9 August 2007

 

TRENTON—La’Bianca Alford, infant daughter of Terrance Alford and Bianca Rogers, died August 1 at Capital Health Systems at Mercer.

            Surviving are her father, Terrance Alford; her mother Bianca Rogers; a brother, WhyMair Rogers; stepsisters and stepbrothers, Patricia, Brandson, Shaniqua and Rhonda Wilson, Terrance Jr., Titiana, Tajmere, Tiana and Daquan Alford; grandparents, Pamela Bush Rogers (Eric Allen), Sherman Rogers (Jennifer Ayres), and Kim Alford (Billy Odom); great-grandparents, Thelma Odom and Katie Fitchett; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. today at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton.

 

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LACEY ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—31 July 2004

 

            Alford—On Tuesday, July 27, 2004, Lacey Jr., of Orange [Essex Co.], beloved father of Charlotte Palmer Pettiford, Brenda Mundine, Eileen Briggs, Linda, Maria, Cheryl and Janice Alford, dear brother of Dolores Pullen, sister-in-law of Margaret Brown, he is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Monday afternoon, Aug. 2, at 1 o’clock from the Woody “Home for Services,” 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange.... Interment Evergreen Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lacey Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Apr 1925, last residence Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his daughter Linda Alford in this compilation.

            On the 1930 census in Kirby, Dillon Co., SC, Lacey Alford, age 4-8/12, is listed as the only child of Charlie Alford 43 and his wife Ida 35. All were born in SC. This is an African-American family.

            In 1920 Char M. Allford, black 34, and his wife Ida 28 are in New Kirby, Dillon Co., SC, with no children.

            On Charlie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, born 10 May 1885. He is a farmer living in Dillon Co., SC, and he names Ida Alford as his nearest relative. He signed with his mark.

            His lineage: Lacey 1925 SC1, Charlie M. 1885 SC2.

 

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LAURA NELSON ALVORD CHAMBERLIN

 

PLAINFIELD COURIER-NEWS

Plainfield, Union Co., NJ—Friday, 29 June 1951

 

            Mrs. Laura Alvord Chamberlin, 76, of 140 Second St., Dunellen [Middlesex Co.], formerly of South Ave., Plainfield, died yesterday (June 28, 1951) in Muhlenberg Hospital.

            She was the widow of Robert B. Chamberlin, who died Apr. 23, 1951. The Chamberlins marked their golden wedding anniversary Oct. 25, 1950, while still residing in Plainfield. They lived in this city for 45 years.

            Mrs. Chamberlin was born in Somerville. She was a member of the First-Park Baptist Church of Plainfield.

            She is survived by one son, W. Victor Chamberlin of 605 E. Second St., Plainfield; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond M. Cary of 140 Second St., Dunellen; five grandchildren; and a brother, Clark Alvord of Pittsburgh, Calif.

            Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Memorial Funeral Home, Plainfield…. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Monday.

 

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Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Dianne Delitto

 

AAFA NOTES: From NJ Marriages: Laura N. Alvard [sic], age 26, married Robert B. Chamberlin on 25 Oct 1900 in Somerville, Somerset Co., NJ.

            Laura was the daughter of Harvey Goodrich Alvord and his first wife, Jennetta Thompson.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Laura Nelson 1874 NJ1, Harvey Goodrich 1851 PA2, Henry 1829 PA3, Zenas 1789 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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LAWRENCE J. ALFORD, JR.

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—29 March 2003

 

            Alford—On March 26, 2003, Lawrence J. Jr., of East Orange, husband of Martha Evans Alford, father of K’Juanji Lawrencita Alford Thompson, Harold Evans and Jennifer Evans-Benson, son of Johnnie Bell Sessoms and the late Lawrence J. Alford Sr., grandfather of Jarrod Johnson, Desean Thompson, Martina and Myles Evans, Elijah and Emani Benson, brother of Erwin Sessoms (Mary), uncle of Gentry Bradley, great uncle of Kyra Bradley, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 144 Norman St., East Orange. Interment in North Carolina…. Please send flowers to Rowson’s Funeral Home, 104 N. Oakum St., Edenton, N.C., or in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Elizabeth City State University Scholarship Fund in memory of Lawrence J. Alford Jr. Arrangements by Cotton Funeral Service.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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LELIA WILLIAMS ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—5 November 2009

 

            Lelia Alford, 88, made her transition on Oct. 30, 2009. A celebration of her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 198 Chadwick Ave., Newark. Interment to follow in Fairmount Cemetery…. Arrangements are by the Whigham Funeral Home.

            A resident of Irvington, Lelia was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she served as an usher, a missionary and a current member of the Mother Board. She was the beloved mother of Dorothy Williams; grandmother of three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lelia Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Oct 1920, last residence Irvington, Essex Co., NJ.

            From NJ Deaths: Lelia Alford was born 12 Oct 1920 in Barnwell Co., SC, and died 30 Oct 2009 in NJ.

            In 1930, she is Leila Williams, black age 10, living in Red Oak, Barnwell Co., SC, with her parents, Ossie and Julia Williams, and 4 siblings.

 

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LEWIS C. “POOCHIE” ALFORD III

 

NEWS & RECORD

Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 7 August 1997

 

LONG BRANCH [Monmouth Co.], N.J.—Louis [sic] “Poochie” Alford, formerly of Reidsville, died Monday [August 4].

            The funeral will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday, from the Second Baptist Church, Long Branch, N.J. This announcement is a courtesy of Johnson and Sons Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lewis C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 Feb 1941, last residence Long Branch, Monmouth Co., NJ.

            His gravestone in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport, Monmouth Co., NJ, lists him as Lewis C. Alford III and includes his birth and death dates. The Find A Grave photographer denied permission to use the gravestone photo here.

 

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LIGHTY ALFORD

 

TIMES JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Monday, 16 July 2001

 

            Lighty Alford, 78, of Newfield [Gloucester Co.] died Friday [July 13] at his residence after an extended illness.

            Born in Lamar, S.C. to the late George “Nash” and Ophelia Lighty-Alford, he was a laborer at Formigli Masonry Corp. in Millville, where he retired in 1984. Lighty was a member of Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Plum Street, Vineland, where he was a member of the Stewart Board. Lighty also was a former member of the Garden State Lodge No. 1534 I.B.P.O.E. of W., Brotmanville.

            Lighty leaves to cherish his memories a son, Alton Leon Alford of Grand Rapids, Mich. four daughters, Kathy McKorcal and Cheryl A. Alford, both of Landover, Md., Karen Bynoe of Falls Church, Va. and Ellen D. Alford of Newfield four brothers, John and Julius Alford, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Butch and George Alford, both of Hampton, Va. five sisters, Edith Aaron of Hampton, Thomasina Alford of Brooklyn, Ernestine Nichols of Newport News, Va., Virginia McKinnie of Hightstown and Dean Doctor of South Carolina nine grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

            Services are 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Vineland. Friends will be received one hour prior to services.

            Services are entrusted to Edwards and Son Funeral Homes Inc., Bridgeton and Salem.

            A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Grove Cemetery, Lamar, S.C. Graveside services are entrusted to Hines Funeral Homes, Inc., Lamar.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            In 1930 Lighty Alford, age 8, is living in Anderson, Darlington Co., SC, with his parents, George Alford 41 and Ofeyer 30, 6 siblings, and 2 cousins. All were born in SC. This is an African American family.

            On George A. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 27, born 11 Nov 1890 in Lamar, SC. He is a farmer living in Darlington Co., SC, and he has a wife and 3 children.

 

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LILLIAN K. NELSON ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Monday, 30 October 2006

 

 

            Alford, Lillian K., 63, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away Friday, October 27, 2006 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Born in Manhattan, N.Y. City, NY she had lived in Pleasantville, before moving to Egg Harbor Township in 1994.

            Surviving are her husband Jeffrey S. Alford of Egg Harbor Township, three sons: Charles L. Nelson, Jr. and his wife Denise of Mays Landing, Lawrence C. Nelson of Ventnor, and Edwin R. Nelson of Somers Point, also surviving are a cousin Keiko T. Schrottke of Waterford Works, a granddaughter: Rebecca L. Nelson of Mays Landing, a grandson: Charles L. Nelson, III of Mays Landing, and a daughter in law Anne M. Nelson of Laurel Lake.

            Family and friends will be gathering Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo. Burial will be private and at her family’s convenience....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian K. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Oct 1942.

 

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LILLIAN KIM ALFORD

 

THE COURIER-NEWS

Bridgewater, Somerset Co., NJ—Saturday, 20 January 2018

 

 

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THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Wednesday, 17 January 2018

 

HAMILTON—Township Police investigated a body found in Mercer County Park on Wednesday afternoon near the Hughes Drive entrance. Sources say a park worker found the woman about 1 p.m. in a snow-covered grassy clearing near some trees. Police vehicles surrounded her body and officers processed the scene.

            Cops identified the woman late Wednesday night as Lillian Alford, 20, of Hamilton. Lt. Michael Kelvy wrote in a news release there was no indication of foul play as investigators await the results of an autopsy by the Middlesex coroner.

            Kelvy told The Trentonian the county Homicide Task Force responded to the scene as is custom practice but the investigation was not turned over to it because the death didn’t appear suspicious.

            Alford had not been reported missing, Kelvy said, but he wouldn’t comment on why they believe she turned up dead in the park.

            According to a Facebook post last week by Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., Alford was a student there and she was slated to graduate next year. Alford graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School and was a member of the school’s track and field team.

            As the macabre scene played out on Wednesday, passers-by stopped to ask officials what was going on. One woman asked, “Is there a body?” She was told by officials to keep moving along. At one point, cops intentionally positioned a police cruiser in front of woman’s body to block the public’s view as they worked to clear the scene. The woman appeared to be laying on her back with her feet pointing up. About a half-dozen police vehicles were on the scene as of 2 p.m. as officers collected evidence.

            Mercer County spokeswoman Julie Willmot said the county was “aware that a body has been found on the edge of the park” but declined further comment.

            Alford is the second woman found dead in a public place since September. Authorities also discovered Lillian Duran’s body wrapped in plastic bags on a Trenton street last year. Duran’s family believes she was murdered, although an autopsy was inconclusive and the circumstances that led to her death remains a mystery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

 

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LINDA ALFORD

 

Woody “Home for Services”

Orange, Essex Co., NJ—_____ July 2017

 

Linda Alford

 

            Linda Alford was born June 9th, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Lacey & Ruth Alford. She attended the Newark Public Schools and graduated from Frank H. Morrell High School in 1973. After high school Linda went to Rutgers University. Linda worked for the U.S. Post Office for over 15 years. In addition, Linda worked for General Motors for over 20 years. She was a very affectionate and kindhearted person. She was the life of the party. She was everyone’s “Aunt Linda”. Although, Linda did not have children of her own she has always treated her nieces and nephews as her own children.

            She departed this life on July 29th, 2017.

            Linda is survived by two sisters, Maria Felder and Eileen Briggs; one aunt, Deloris Pullen; a very special brother-in-law, Douglas Felder and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

            Final Resting Place: Evergreen Cemetery, 1137 North Broad Street, Hillside, NJ.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            See the obituary of her father, Lacey Alford, in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Linda 1955 NJ1, Lacey 1925 SC2, Charlie M. 1885 SC3.

 

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LONNIE ALFORD WILLIAMS

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 20 January 1993

 

            Lonnie Alford Williams, 74, of Eastern Pines Convalence Center in Atlantic City, died Jan. 11 at the Atlantic City Medical Center, city division.

            Mrs. Williams was employed as a chief cook with the city of Newark, N.J., and was a member of the Metropolitian Baptist Church in Newark.

            Born in McCall, S.C., she resided in Atlantic County for five years.

            She is survived by three sisters, Bernice Lemon and Maggie Watson, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Gertrude Brown of Dillon, S.C.; and her niece and caretaker, Margaret Brown of Brooklyn.

            Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City.... Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LOUISE ROGERS ALFORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Saturday, 6 December 2003

 

            Louise Alford, 58, departed this life Tuesday [December 2].

            She was raised and educated in Mullins, SC. Mrs. Alford had been a resident of Trenton for most of her adult life. She was employed at Princeton Nursing Home for over 25 years as a certified nursing assistant. Louise was a devoted and loving wife and mother.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Letha Rogers, and her sister Evla Mae Rogers of Mullins, SC.

            Louise is survived by her husband, Burton F. Alford Sr.; three sons and one daughter-in law, Burton Jr., Alexander of Trenton and Byron and Rachael of Philadelphia; three sisters and one brother Anna Ruth Woodberry of North Carolina, Thelma and Samuel Mason, Bernetha Buckingham, and John and Rose Rogers all of Trenton; a mother-in law, Mae Lyon of Trenton; and aunts, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

            Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday from the J.W. Travis Funeral Home, 931 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Trenton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton Township….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Nov 1945, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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LUCY LEGETTE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—27 October 1967

 

            Mrs. Lucy Alford, 69, of 46 Tyrell Avenue, died today in Mercer Hospital. She was born in South Carolina and lived here 10 years.

            Surviving are four daughters, Miss Annie Alford and Mrs. Miriam Scaife of Trenton, Mrs. Sallie McEachern and Mrs. Luvertis Hamilton of Baltimore; four sons, Giles of Baltimore, Jerry of Trenton, Theodore and Talf of South Carolina; a sister, Mrs. Louise Roberts; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 Sept 1890 and died _____ Oct 1967, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her daughter Miriam Alford Scaife in this compilation.

 

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LUVERTIS ALFORD

 

[She died in NJ, but we also included her obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of her close ties there.]

 

THE STATE

Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Luvertis Alford, 41, will be held at 1 p.m. today at New Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Pine Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge.

            Mrs. Alford died Aug. 27, 1997. Born in Dillon, she was a daughter of Sweetie Mae Wright and the late James A. Alford.

            Surviving: son, Jermiak Alford of Trenton; daughters, Angel, Carolyn Inge, both of Trenton; sisters, Bertha Mae Crosland, Sue Ann Bethea, Hilda Robinson, Leslie Bethea, Reginette Wright, all of Dillon; brothers, James, Johnny, Adolph, Bruce, Glen Wright, all of Dillon, Phillip Wright of Trenton; six grandchildren.

 

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Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald

Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 September 1997

 

Name: Luvertis Alford

Parents: Sweetie Mae Wright and James A. Alford

Date of Birth/Age:

Place of Birth: Dillon

Date of Death: August 27, 1997

Place of Death: Trenton, NJ

Place of Burial: Pine Hill Church Cemetery, Latta

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            The House of Thomas Funeral Home and Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serve the African-American community.

 

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MAE FRANCIS ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—1 April 2013

 

            Mae Francis Alford, 51, (Coco) of Camden died March 23, 2012 [sic: 2013] in Cooper Hospital, Camden.

            Funeral services Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 11am in Community Baptist Church, 1529 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken. E.J. Flippen Funeral Home, Camden.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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MARGARET J. HALFORD MOSER

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Friday, 4 December 1964

 

            Requiem high mass for Mrs. Margaret Moser, 87, will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. in the Morris Hall chapel. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery under direction of the Ullrich Funeral Home.

            Mrs. Moser formerly lived at 42 Bank Street and was the widow of John Moser.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Robert Halford and Ellen Fitzpatrick Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother William H. Halford in New York Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Margaret Halford Moser was born 22 Aug 1877, daughter of Robert Halford and Ellen Fitzpatrick.

 

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MARGARET “MAGGIE” ALFORD

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—25 September 2012

 

            Margaret (Maggie) Alford, 68, of Brick, passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.

            Born and raised in Long Branch, she later moved to Brick. Maggie was a resident of AMIB, Brick, and was a member and organist of the Wayside Methodist Church.

            Maggie was predeceased by her uncle, Lars E. Sodemann.

            She is survived by her mother, Ebba Alford of Tinton Falls; her aunt, Sally Sodemann of West Long Branch, and cousins, Rich Sodemann, Kim Decker, Holly Overfield & George Sodemann and their families.

            Maggie’s passion for music touched so many of us and will live on forever in our hearts.

            There will be a memorial service Thursday, September 27 at 7:00pm at the Wayside Methodist Church, Ocean Township. In lieu of flowers please make donations to AMIB, Inc., 719 Revere Drive, Brick, NJ. The Flock Funeral Home, Long Branch is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her mother, Ebba Sodemann Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MARGUERITE E. JEMISON ALVORD

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Thursday, 3 September 1998

 

HAMILTON—Marguerite E. Alvord, 93, died Wednesday at Applegarth Care Center, Monroe Township [Middlesex Co.].

            Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Alvord was a clerk at the Acme in Bordentown for 10 years.

            Wife of the late Clarence S. Alvord, she is survived by a sister, Hazel Jemison of Trenton; two nieces and a nephew, Gail and Robert McMullen of Groveville; and Ellen Wiker of Arizona; two grandnieces and three grandnephews; and three great- grandnieces and four great-grandnephews.

            Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marguerite E. Alvord (SS# issued in NJ) was born 20 March 1905, last residence Hightstown, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Samuel Alvord, in this compilation.

 

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MARGIE ALMETTA ALFORD WARFEL

Mother of Joseph Edward Warfel Jr., AAFA #0767

 

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THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 14 October 2014

 

            Margie A. Warfel, 92, widow of Joseph E. Warfel, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, Lawrenceville, NJ. Margie and Joe were happily married for 60 years.

            Born in Bunn, NC, Margie worked for over 40 years at the main reception desk at St. Francis Hospital on Hamilton Avenue. There she greeted all visitors with her southern drawl and charm.

            One of her favorite things to do was work with the ladies volunteer and auxiliary groups at the hospital. She also loved to garden and compete with her children in growing the best tomatoes. All of her family knows she made the best southern fried chicken in the world.

            Margie is survived by her daughter, Beth Tighe of Hamilton; her son, Martin Warfel and his wife, Barbara, of Ewing; her son, Joseph Warfel Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Richmond, VA; and her son, David Warfel and his wife, Diane, of Hamilton.

            Also surviving are her grandchildren, Theresa Candelori and her husband, Robert, of Burlington Township, Rick Tighe of Hamilton, Wendy Warfel and Joseph Warfel III of Richmond, Heather Sandler and her husband, Ross, of Jersey City, NJ, Amanda Mondelli and her fiance, Brian Dennehy, of Bethesda, MD, and Georgina Warfel of Hoboken, NJ. Margie was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Arianna and Isabella Mondelli, Robert and Katherine Candelori and Tallulah Sandler.

            In addition to her family, Margie will be missed by several nieces and nephews, those she worked with at St. Francis Hospital, and friends from St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, where her husband, Joe, worked on several church committees.

            Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ.

 

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, RS Witwer

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            We included the obituaries of her parents, Zollie Thorrest Alford and Elizabeth Lilly “Bettie” Winstead Alford; and siblings Eugene Jeffery “Gene” Alford, Mary Gray Alford McGhee Campbell, and Rachel Suneva Alford Watson House Brantley in North Carolina Obituaries.

            For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Lockhard Alford and Tabitha Cook.

            Her lineage: Margie Almetta 1922 NC1, Zollie Thorrest 1895 NC2, Sidney John 1851 NC3, John I. 1815 NC4, Lockhard H. 1790 NC5.

 

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MARION J. RUSKIN ALFORD

 

DAILY JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—15 August 2017

 

            Marion J. (Ruskin) Alford, 83, of Vineland passed away on August 14, 2017.

            Marion was born in Philadelphia and moved to Clayton at the age of 11. She became a resident of Vineland after her marriage to her husband, Gerald. She graduated from Clayton High School and received her teaching degree from Glassboro State College. She taught for 40 years in the districts of Vineland, Newfield and Buena. Marion was an active member of the NEA, NJEA, Newfield Teachers Association and Buena Regional Teachers Association. During those years she helped to establish the Newfield Teachers Association and was instrumental in negotiating the first contract between the association and the Newfield Board of Education. She was also involved in the implementation of a new State Law which helps to protect teachers moved to a new district because of the merging of that district.

            She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gerald A. Alford; daughter, Donna Arcangeli; grandchildren, Rachael L. Smith, Leonard Smith II and David Arcangeli and her sister, Helen Mitchell; Marion was predeceased by her daughters, Catherine Smith, Karen Alford and Donna Lynn Alford; her parents, Helen and William Ruskin; sister, Dorothy Ruskin and her brother, William Ruskin Jr.

            …. Interment will follow in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland. Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

            From NJ Marriages: Marion J. Ruskin married Gerald A. Alford in Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ, _____ July 1954.

 

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MARJORIE A. ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—23 January 2008

 

            Alford, Marjorie A.—On January 19, 2008, of Camden, NJ, age 45 years.

            Devoted mother of Shahean, Nadwina, Tanisha and Nathan Alford; Loving grandmother of Ziair, Dahniyah, Anique, Cassidy and D-Obion; Dear sister of Freddie, Earl, Johnny, Leon, Michael, Carolyn, Tresa, Gloria and Sandra ‘Yvonne’.

            Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Saturday from 9 AM at the Falco/Caruso Leonard Camden Funeral Home, 3425 River Avenue, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Pennsauken.Info, condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com.

 

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Photo from Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken, Camden Co., NY—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, AngelTowes

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Apr 1962, last residence Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her father, Robert Lee Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MARY ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 26 February 2015

 

            Mary Alford passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. Burial is at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1137 N. Broad Street, Hillside, N.J. 07205…. Send condolences to perryfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            From NJ Deaths: Mary Alford was born 29 June 1927 in Newark, NJ, and died 20 Feb 2015 in NJ.

            The Perry Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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MARY BERNICE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 8 February 2004

 

            Mary Bernice Alford of Hillsborough, formerly of West Orange, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, loving aunt of Roberta Ehrenberg, Caroline Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, Marcia Nicoletti, Thomas Alford, Ann Miller and Sister Geraldine O’Brien of Convent Station, predeceased by her twin sister, Elizabeth Jean Alford in 1999.

            Funeral services from The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main St., West Orange, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 9 a.m. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Benni C. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 24 July 1923, last residence Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her sisters Carlita Joan Alford Rasmussen and Elizabeth Jean Alford; and uncle Ronald Cox Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation. We included obituary of her brother Robert Winthrop Alford in Florida Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Mary Bernice Alford was born 24 July 1923 in East Orange, NJ, daughter of Robert W. Alford and Catherine Ford. She died 6 Feb 2004.

            In 1930, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: Robert W. Alford 50 electrician; his wife Catherine F. 45, and children: Catherine 16, Robert 14, Carlita 8, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 6. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England and emigrated in 1888.

            In 1940, still in West Orange: Robert W. Alford 60 electrician; his wife Catherine 60, and children: Catherine 26, Carlita 18, and Jean and her twin sister Bernice, 16. All were born in NJ except Robert, who was born in England

            Her lineage: Mary Bernice 1923 NJ1, Robert W. 1879 England2, George 1855 England3, William ???? England4.

 

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MARY ELLEN DUBREE ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—26 June 1921

 

DIED

 

            Alford—June 25, Mary E. wife of Reuben G. Alford.

            Relatives and friends are invited to the service, Tues., 1 P.M., at her late residence, 311 Linden ave., Haddonfield, N.J. Int. private.

 

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Photo from Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood, Delaware Co., PA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jenn O.

Mary shares this gravestone with Reuben’s first wife, Eliza J. Brooks Alvord

 

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, Reuben Gilder Alford; and son Newell Gilder Alford Sr. in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            From A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of John and Mary Palmer of Concord, Chester (now Delaware) Co., Pa., by Lewis Palmer (1875):

 

 

            Reuben and Mary were Quakers. They are listed as members, admitted in 1896, in the “Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia, Penna.” Their marriage date is recorded as 10 May 1877. [Ancestry: Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Arch Street, Membership, 1902–1906]

            From Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708–1985; records for Fernwood Cemetery 1915–1922 (Ancestry): Mary Ellen Alford, age 69, died in Haddonfield, NJ, and was buried on 28 June 1921.

 

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MARY POWELL ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—14 October 2006

 

            Mary P. Alford, 79—Born in Chesapeake, Va., Mrs. Alford had resided in Trenton for more than 50 years.

            Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father, Thomas and Cassie Powell, her husband, Charlie, two sisters, Virginia Harris and Alice Morris, two brothers, Thomas Powell and Joseph Powell, and a granddaughter, Cheryl A. Dixon.

            Mary is survived by two daughters, Dr. Ella M. Simmons, Ph.D. (Charles) of Jacksonville, Fla., and Olivia Alford of Trenton; two sons, Robert Dixon and Edward Alford of Trenton; two brothers, James Picott(Juanita) of Florence, and Ebenezer Picott of Philadelphia; a brother-in-law, Elder Sterling Harris;granddaughters, Johnita Kehl-Simmons(Daniel) of Zurich, Switzerland, and Mary C.Simmons; and a grandson, Todd Anthony Simmons(Misako) of Tagajo, Japan. She is survivedby many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Trenton, and by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Interment will be in Ewing (N.J.) Cemetery.

            Calling hours will be held on Monday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 4 Jan 1927, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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MARY ROBERSON ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 8 November 2012

 

            Mary Alford died Nov. 1, 2012.

            The service is Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at 12 noon in St. Paul Life Center, 255 Badger Ave., Newark, N.J. The viewing is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark, N.J.

            Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, N.J….

 

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Perry Funeral Home

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—_____ November 2012

 

            Mary Alford was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Luddie Roberson and Uzell Jones. Mary was called home on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

            Mary Alford was educated in the North Carolina School System. She retired from Van Ness Plastics.

            Mary was much more than a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend she was a “Phenomenal Woman” who relocated from North Carolina to New Jersey in the late 50’s in pursuit of a better way for her children. She planted her roots in Newark and from her roots sprang a tight family nourished with love.

            Mary was preceded in death by three sons Johnny, Jerome and Michael Alford and one son-in-law, Reginald Powell.

            Mary leaves to cherish her memory: five daughters, Geraldine Powell, Betty Small, Diane Alford, Francine Brown and Carol Braswell; one son, Tony Alford; three daughters-in-law, Gwendolyn Newsome-Alford, Jean Coleman-Alford and Edith Alford; one son-in-law, William Small; three sisters, Betty McCaskill, Owilla Dobbins both of Raeford, NC and Lola Kemp of Fayettville, NC; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her sons John A. Alford and Michael Alford in this compilation.

 

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MATHILDA KOSS ALVORD

 

THE POST-CRESCENT

Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Thursday, 2 February 1950

 

            Mrs. Mathilda Koss Alvord, 70, former Appleton resident, died Wednesday in Columbus, N.J., her home. She had been ill a short time. Burial will be in Columbus, N.J.

            Mrs. Alvord was born in Grand Chute and lived in Appleton until her marriage about 35 years ago.

            Survivors are a son, James, Columbus, N.J., two sisters, Mrs. Lena Buchman, Appleton; and Mrs. Fred Jens, Route 3, Appleton; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son James R. Alvord in this compilation.

            From:

 

NEW CASTLE HERALD

New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—Monday, 17 March 1913

 

 

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: George Edward 1881 WI1, William Edward 1855 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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MATTIE JACKSON ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Friday, 22 December 2006

 

            Mrs. Mattie Alford, 96, of Newark died on Dec. 17, 2006. Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. in Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Seymour and Hawthorne Ave., Newark. Viewing is Friday, Dec. 22, at the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark. Interment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery....

            Born in Blakely, Ga., on Oct. 29, 1910, Mrs. Alford moved to Newark 77 years ago.

            Mrs. Alford leaves to mourn, her children, Lucille Manns and Otis Alford Jr.; grandchildren, Joann Parrish, Milton Manns, Deborah Alford, Delbert Alford, Randall Alford, Robin Alford and Sonja Thomas; 28 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Mattie Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of her sons James Albert Alford and Otis Alford Jr. in this compilation.

 

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MAUDE ALLFORD ARMSTRONG

 

ASBURY PARK PRESS

Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ—Sunday, 26 October 1986

 

            Maud Armstrong, 89, of Dover Township, died Friday at Community Memorial Hospital, Toms River.

            Born in Pittston, Pa., Mrs. Armstrong lived in Metuchen before moving to Toms River four years ago. Her husband, Benjamin, died in 1929.

            Surviving are three daughters, Elizabeth Nelson, Meridian, Texas, Ruth Stocker, Dover Township, and Grace Huffsmith, Metuchen; a sister, Janet Hawke, Ashley, Pa., seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

            The Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Toms River, is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Photo from Pittston City Cemetery, Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA—www.findagrave.com

Taken by deceased Find A Grave photographer Bill Powell

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maud Armstrong was born 25 Sept 1897 and died _____ Oct 1986, last residence Toms River, Ocean Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Harriet Allford Hart in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Henry Allford and Elizabeth Jones Allford; and siblings Anna Lillian Allford, Elizabeth M. Allford Havard, Ethel Allford, Hazel Allford Evans Huffsmith, Janet Allford Walizer Hawke, Ruth E. Allford Griffin, and William P. Allford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            Her ALLFORD lineage: Maude 1897 PA1, Joseph Henry 1869 PA2, Samuel 1807 England3, Samuel 1782 England4, Thomas 1762 England5.

 

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MAXINE A. ALFORD KLING

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Sunday, 7 October 2001

 

            Maxine A. Alford Kling, 69, of Lavallette, formerly of North Haledon, died Friday [October 5]. Arrangements: Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, Lavallette.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maxine A. Kling (SS# issued in NJ) was born 10 Jan 1932, last residence Lavallette, Ocean Co., NJ.

 

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MAYBELLE ALFORD STULL

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Thursday, 29 August 1991

 

            Mabelle A. Stull, 82, of Linwood, died Wednesday at home.

            Born in Flint, Mich., and formerly of Longrove, Ill., and Ocean City, she was a Linwood resident since 1974.

            She was a member of the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.

            Surviving are two sons, John B. of Linwood and Barton N. of Longrove, Ill.; two sisters, Corrine A. Baer of Linwood and T. Klemparick of Flint, Mich.; and three grandchildren.

            A Christian service of memory and love will be said 10 a.m. Saturday at the Central United Methodist Church, Shore Road and Central Avenue, Linwood. Burial will be private.

            Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 395, Ocean View, 08230, or the Atlantic County Hospice, 501 Mill Rd., Northfield, 08225.

            Arrangements are by the Godfrey Funeral Home of Ocean City.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maybelle A. Stull (SS# issued in PA) was born 7 Dec 1908, last residence Linwood, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her sister Corinne Alford Baer in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Gladys E. Alford Klempirik in Michigan Obituaries.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Maybelle 1908 MI1, Ambrose A. 1874 MI2, Ambrose 1833 PA/MI3, Oliver 1795 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.

 

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MICHAEL ALFORD

 

GAZETTE LEADER

Elizabeth and Hillside, Union Co., NJ—Thursday, 17 June 2004

 

            Michael Alford, 46, of Elizabeth died June 10 in University Hospital, Newark.

            Born in Trenton, Mr. Alford lived in Newark for 13 years and Greensboro, N.C., before moving to Elizabeth. He was a butcher for Perth Amboy Meat Packing Co., for 12 years.

            Surviving are his wife, Madeline; six sons, Raheem, Shalynn, Dupree, Ameer, Ron and Benjamin; a brother, Terry; a sister, Gail Kenberly; and eight grandchildren.

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Monday, 14 June 2004

 

            Alford, Nicholas, 46, of Elizabeth, beloved husband of Madiline Alford, of Greensboro N.C., dear father of Raheem, Shalynn, Dupree, Ameer, Ron and Benjamin Alford, dear brother of Terry of Baltimore, Gail Kenberly of Trenton, eight grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

            Services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral Home, 655 Court St., Elizabeth….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death, either as Michael or Nicholas.

 

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MICHAEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 9 August 2007

 

            Mr. Michael Alford, 42, a lifelong resident of Newark, died Aug. 6, 2007. Services will be Friday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark....

            Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside....

            Born on Aug. 20, 1964, Michael leaves to mourn, his mother, Mary Alford; two brothers, Johnny and Tony Alford; four sisters, Geraldine Powell, Betty Small, Mary Diane and Francine Alford, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 20 Aug 1964, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Roberson Alford; and brother John A. Alford in this compilation.

 

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MICHELLE ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—4 November 2003

 

            Alford - Michelle of Teaneck on October 29, 2003. Loving mother of Desmond. Sister of Dorothy Frazier, Virginia Jefferies, Clara Alford, and Sandy…. [remainder of article not available online]

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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MICHELLE S. ALFORD

 

HOME NEWS TRIBUNE

East Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ—Sunday, 26 February 2017

 

 

            Michelle S. Alford, 38 of Scotch Plains passed away February 23rd. Visitation will be held on Sunday February 26th at Plinton Curry Funeral Home, 428 Elizabeth Avenue Somerset, NJ. Visitation will be held from 3-5pm, followed by a memorial service at 5pm….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            From NJ Deaths: Michelle Alford was born 27 Nov 1978 in Brooklyn, NY, and died 23 Feb 2017 in NJ.

 

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MIRIAM ALFORD SCAIFE

 

Campbell Funeral Chapel

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—_____ July 2020

 

Miriam Alford Scaife Obituary

Miriam Alford Scaife

July 6, 1932 - July 28, 2020

 

            Miriam Alford Scaife, 88, departed this life on July 28, 2020 at home in Trenton, NJ surrounded by her family.

            She was born and raised in Dillon, SC and graduated from Gordon High School before relocating to New Jersey. Miriam worked in housekeeping for the State of NJ – Dept. of Housing and Urban Development from which she retired. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Trenton, NJ.

            Miriam was predeceased by her parents, Adolphus Alford and Lucy Legette Alford; husband, Raymond Scaife; stepson, John Douglas Williams; grandson, Reese Johnson; brothers, Grant, Jerry, James Alford, and Adolphus Alford Jr.; sisters, Luvertis and Eliza Alford, and Sally McEachern.

            Miriam leaves to cherish precious memories her sons, Harvey Scaife (Deborah), Raymond Scaife Jr., and Jeremiah Alford (Elise); daughters; Carolyn Inge-Johnson (DeRon) and Angel Inge- Blount (James); forty-one grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; three close friends, Sweetie Mae Wright of Dillion, SC), Hazel McLeod Bloom and Carrie Langston both of Trenton, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

            Funeral Ceremony:

 

            Tuesday, August 04 2020, 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

            Campbell Funeral Chapel

            1225 Calhoun Street, Trenton, NJ 08638

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            See the obituary of her mother, Lucy Legette Alford, in this compilation.

 

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NATHANIEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 20 December 2017

 

            Nathaniel Alford, 84, of Rahway, N.J., departed this life on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Nesbitt Funeral Home, 165 Madison Ave., Elizabeth, N.J….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.

            From NJ Deaths: Nathaniel Alford was born 14 Oct 1933 in Darlington Co., SC, and died 18 Dec 2017 in NJ.

 

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ODESSA V. ALFORD

 

[Although she died in CA, we are including her obituary here because of her close ties to NJ.]

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Saturday, 27 April 1996

 

            Odessa Alford, 97, of Hemet, Calif., and formerly of Atlantic City, died April 19 at Hemet Valley Hospital in Hemet.

            Miss Alford was a domestic helper for area families.

            She was an Atlantic City resident for 70 years before moving to California recently.

            There are no immediate survivors.

            Burial was private and under the direction of the Miller-Jones Mortuary, Sun City, Calif.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odessa Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 13 Jan 1899, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., NJ.

            California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry) lists Odessa V. Alford’s birthplace as Georgia and her mother’s maiden name as Vaughn.

 

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OLIVIA HORSLEY ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 22 January 2015

 

OLIVIA ALFORD Obituary

 

            Prominent in Elizabeth as realtor and civic activist, 82 Olivia Horsley Alford, 82, of Willingboro, N.J., formerly of Elizabeth, N.J., departed this life on Jan. 19, 2015, at home.

            A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Nesbitt Funeral Home, 165 Madison Ave., Elizabeth….

            Born in Louisiana, Olivia moved to Elizabeth from Linden in 1949.

            She was president of the Elizabeth Board of Education’s Title 1 Parents Association, a community activist, and a member of the Elizabeth Zoning Board and the Board of Realtors. Olivia was chief executive officer of ONAC, Inc., Real Estate Development Corporation of Elizabeth N.J., and a real estate broker as well as proprietor of Alford Estate Agency in Elizabeth for many years.

            She was predeceased by her three children, Jeffrey Cheesman, Jennifer, and Jonathan Alford.

            Olivia is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 63 years, Nathaniel; two sisters, Jessie Mae Wilson and Josephine Thorpe; a brother-in-law, Edward Alford; two sisters-in-law, Louise Alford and Rachel Peele; five grandchildren, and a very dear friend, Willie Mae Banks, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her daughter, Jennifer Dawn Alford; and mother-in-law Julia Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Jonathan Alford in Maryland Obituaries.

 

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OTIS ALFORD, JR.

 

Otis   Alford Jr.

Photo from Perry Funeral Home

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Tuesday, 28 June 2011

 

            Otis Alford Jr. died on June 20, 2011.

            Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark…. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.

            Mr. Alford was a retired police officer.

            He leaves to cherish, a daughter, Sonja Thomas; granddaughter, Ruqaiyah Thomas-Ottley; a special niece and nephew, JoAnn and Donald Parrish, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Otis Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 29 Nov 1932 and died 15 May 2011 [different than obituary and funeral home record—probably incorrect], last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Mattie Jackson Alford; and brother James Albert Alford in this compilation.

            From NJ Deaths: Otis Alford was born 29 Nov 1932 in Blakely, Early Co., GA, and died 20 June 2011 in NJ.

 

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PAULA E. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 12 August 2004

 

            Alford, Paula E., of Jersey City, N.J., formerly of Newark, N.J., mother of Angelo, Amirah, Willie, Jaquim, James, Charisma, Lamont and Terrelle Alford, sister of Angelo, Delawanna, Valerie and Tanya Alford, aunt of 14, dear friend of Frank Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be held Friday 12 noon at The Clarence B. Wright Funeral Home, 579 Grove St., Irvington. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her siblings James Michael Alford and Valerie D. Alford in this compilation.

            The Clarence B. Wright Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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PEARLINE ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Monday, 15 December 2008

 

            Alford, Pearline—Age 71, of Camden, died 12/10/08. Serv. Wed 7pm St. James Apostolic Church Broadway Camd. Viewing 5-7pm. Int. Har-leigh Cem. Arr. May FH.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearline Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 May 1937, last residence Camden, Camden Co., NJ.

 

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PHILIP R. ALFORD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Saturday, 4 October 2003

            Alford, Philip R., 77, of Marmora [Cape May Co.], died Friday, October 3, 2003 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point.

            Born in Vineland [Cumberland Co.], he had lived in Vineland and Ocean City before moving to Marmora [Cape May Co.] 25 years ago.

            Mr. Alford was the owner and operator of B.F. Graphics, Ocean City for 16 years before his retirement in 1986. He was also the former owner of Curb Side Restaurant in Ocean City.

            He was a Veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy and was a member of V.F.W. in Villas.

            He is survived by his wife, Isabell L. Alford (nee Erickson) of Marmora; two sons, Steven M. Alford of Marmora, Jeffrey S. Alford of Egg Harbor Township; a sister, Joan Cheatley of Villas; a brother, Gerald Alford of Vineland; and two grandchildren, Steven and Joshua.

            A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Monday morning at eleven o’clock from the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo. Interment will be private at his family’s convenience.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Philip Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 3 Aug 1926, last residence Marmora, Cape May Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of his son Steven M. Alford Sr. in this compilation.

 

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RALPH IRVING ALFORD

Grandfather of Devin Prescott Alford, AAFA #0508

 

MONTCLAIR TIMES

Montclair, Essex Co., NJ—Thursday, 14 November 1974

 

 

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NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—Wednesday, 13 November 1974

 

            Dr. Ralph I. Alford of Newtown, N.J., a specialist in allergy and dermatology, died Sunday of a ruptured aorta. He was 70 years old.

            Dr. Alford was founder and former president of the New Jersey Allergy Society, a member of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy and an affiliate of the American Academy of Dermatology.

            He was formerly an instructor in clinical medicine at the University Hospital’s Post Graduate Medical School here. Dr. Alford graduated from Princeton University in 1926 and from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1930.

            In World War II he was a major in the Army Medical Corps and as chief of allergy service at the 307th General Hospital in Osaka, Japan.

            He leaves his wife, Anne Louise; a son, Robert; two daughters, Louise Dillon and Nancy Carter, and five grandchildren.

 

In another article:

 

JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Volume 55, Number 3, p. 208—March 1975

 

 

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Photo from Baleville Congregational Church Cemetery, Balesville, Sussex Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Diane

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 3 Aug 1904 and died _____ Nov 1974, last residence Newton, Sussex Co., NJ.

            We included the obituaries of his wife, Anne Louise Comins Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and his father, Leon Pratt Alford, in New York Obituaries.

            His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Ralph Irving 1904 MA1, Leon Pratt 1877 CT2, Emerson 1825 VA3, Daniel M. 1796 CT4, Samuel 1770 CT5, Pelatiah 1739 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.

 

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REBECCA ALVORD MARCEAU

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Thursday, 10 December 1992

 

REBECCA MARCEAU, 88, MAPLE SHADE RESIDENT

 

MAPLE SHADE—Services will be private for Rebecca A. (nee Alvord) Marceau, the widow of a former director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mrs. Marceau died Monday [December 7] at West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees. She was 88.

            Mrs. Marceau was the wife of the late Henri Marceau, who once directed the Philadelphia Art Museum. Mr. Marceau died in 1969. Born in Boston, Mrs. Marceau lived most of her life in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. She moved to Maple Shade 22 years ago.

            She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Childs of Cherry Hill; two grandchildren, Margaret Oberfield of Ohio and David Childs of Oklahoma City; and five greatgrandchildren.

            A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Murray-Paradee Funeral Home of Cherry Hill.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Foundation for the Blind, P.O. Box 929, Denville 07834.

 

Photo from Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery, Whitemarsh, Montgomery Co., PA—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Proctor

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rebecca A. Marceau (SS# issued in PA) was born 8 Feb 1904 [different than gravestone], last residence Maple Shade, Burlington Co., NJ.

            We included the obituaries of her father, Alfred Ely Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her mother, Mary Elizabeth Bartlett Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Rebecca Alvord Marceau was born 6 Feb 1904 [different than SSDI] in Lynn, Essex Co., MA, daughter of Alfred E. Alford and Mary E. Bartlett.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Rebecca 1904 MA1, Alfred Ely 1862 MA2, Frederick 1828 CT3, Martin 1788 CT4, Saul 1753 MA5, Saul 1717 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1680 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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RENEE MCGRIFF ALFORD

 

HOME NEWS TRIBUNE

East Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ—Saturday, 30 June 2012

 

 

SOMERSET—Renee Alford, 65, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Summerhill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Old Bridge, NJ.

            Born in Long Beach, Calif., she formerly resided in New Brunswick, NJ. She formerly worked at Rutgers University in New Brunswick and the Perth Amboy Nursing Home in Perth Amboy, NJ.

            She is survived by 4 children, Dawnn, George Jr., Jerome J. and Danielle Sara; one brother, Horace “B-Bomb” McGriff, Jr. (Mary); 4 grandchildren, Etoshia, Brian, Donyeh and Eustacia; 3 great grandchildren, Rayven, Raymonte and Mark Alexander; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

            Services will be held Monday at 1:00PM in the Chapel of Meditation at Franklin Memorial Park Mausoleum, 1800 Route #27, North Brunswick. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Funeral Service, New Brunswick.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Renee McGriff was born 3 March 1947 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Stout.

 

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ROBERT HALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 31 December 1907

 

            Robert Halford, a well known resident of this city, died this morning after four months’ illness. He was formerly a resident of Pennington.

            Mr. Halford is survived by a wife and two children, Miss Margaret Halford and William H. Halford.

            The funeral will be from his late residence, 57 Bank Street, Friday morning at 8 o’clock. There will be a requiem high mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9 o’clock. The interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of Murphy.

 

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Photo from Saint Marys Cemetery, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Sharri Bodnar

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ellen Fitzpatrick Halford; and daughter Margaret J. Halford Moser in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son William H. Halford in New York Obituaries.

            1880 census, Central Hopewell, Mercer Co., NJ:

 

Robert Halford       head     40        Ireland     farmer

Ellen                       wife     36        Ireland

William                   son         4        NJ

Maggie                    dau         2        NJ

 

            1900 census, Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ:

 

Robert Halford       head     58        b. Mar 1842     Ireland     teamster

                                                                                married 25 years

Ellen                       wife     58        b. Sep 1841     Ireland

                                                                                2 children, 2 living

William                   son       25        b. Jun 1875      NJ

Maggie                    dau       21        b. Aug 1878    NJ

+ 3 unrelated boarders

 

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ROBERT A. ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—7 November 1943

 

            Robert A. Alford, 74, of 45 Pine Street died yesterday [November 6] in Princeton Hospital after a brief illness.

            He was the husband of the late Olive Alford and is survived by two brothers, John and Leroy, of Claymont, Del., and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Boyd, of Trenton.

            The funeral will be from his home on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with services in charge of the Rev. Lynn Corson, of Princeton Methodist Church. Interment will be in Princeton Cemetery under direction of Ralph E. Kimble.

 

Photo from Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, McGiiver

 

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Leroy Romeo Alford, with extensive genealogical notes, in Delaware Obituaries.

            His lineage: Robert A. 1871 MD1, John W. 1844 MD2, Robert ???? ??3.

 

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ROBERT BRUCE ALFORD

 

COURIER NEWS

Bridgewater, Somerset Co., NJ—Wednesday, 17 November 2004

 

ROBERT ‘BOB’ ALFORD, OWNED CENTURY FLOORING

 

FRANKLIN PARK—Robert “Bob” Alford, 67, died Monday (Nov. 15, 2004) in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

            He was born in Rahway and grew up in Elizabeth and lived in Linden for more than 32 years before moving to Franklin Park six years ago.

            Bob worked for Delsaco Foods in East Rutherford for 20 years and then went on to own and operate Century Flooring in Metuchen for 15 years.

            He was a Navy veteran serving during peacetime. Bob was a member and past master of the Azure Masonic Lodge in Cranford, past patron of the Eastern Star Azure Chapter 87, member and past president of the Shriner’s in Livingston and a member of the Franklin Township Senior Citizens.

            In his free time, Bob enjoyed golf, rooting for the Yankees and Giants, watching John Wayne movies and the Food Channel, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

            Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Loretta (Tylutki) Alford; his son and his wife, Scott and Karla Alford of Annapolis, Md.; his daughters, Debbie Alford of Hillsborough and Ann Marie Alford of Franklin Park; his brothers, Gustave “Butch” Huth of Brick, and Steve Huth of Goodyear, Ariz.; his sister, Alice Flores of Port Richey, Fla.; and his five grandchildren, Paige and Patrick Ruff and Ryan, Nicole and Nicholas Alford.

            Funeral service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday in Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Route 206, Hillsborough, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Augustine’s Church, Henderson Road, Kendall Park. Burial will be in St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia….

 

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Photo from Saint Gertrudes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Colonia, Middlesex Coi., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Stone Dan

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert B. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 23 July 1937, last residence Franklin Park, Somerset Co., NJ.

            We included the obituary of his wife, Loretta Tylutki Alford, in Florida Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Robert Bruce Alford was born 23 July 1937 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ, son of Robert Alford and Scott Rosser.

            From NJ Marriages: Robert B. Alford married Loretta A. Tylutki on _____ Oct 1960 in Linden, Union Co., NJ.

 

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ROBERT LEE ALFORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Tuesday, 13 August 1991

 

            Robert L. Alford, 63, of Camden [Camden Co., NJ], died Thursday [August 8] at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center, Camden.

            Survivors: his wife, Carrie; five sons, Freddie, Earl, Johnnie, Leon and Michael; five daughters, Carolyn, Teresa, Gloria, Yvonne and Margie; 28 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, and three sisters.

            Services: viewing, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Carl Miller Funeral Home, 831 Van Hook St., Camden; funeral, 1 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home; burial, Evergreen Cemetery, Camden.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Dec 1927, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his daughter Marjorie A. Alford in this compilation.

            From Social Security Applications and Claims (Ancestry): Robert Lee Alford, black, was born 23 Dec 1927 in Sylvester, Worth Co., GA, the son of Dan Alford and Lillian Ervin.

 

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ROBERT LEE “GUCCI” ALFORD, JR.

 

Honor You Memorial Products

Cotton Funeral Service

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—_____ August 2012

 

 

            Robert Lee Alford Jr. was born March 17, 1987 in Newark, NJ to Gloria Polite and the late Robert Lee Alford Sr. Robert departed this life on August 7, 2012.

            He was a lifelong resident of Newark, NJ and was educated in the Newark Public School System. Robert was affectionately known as “Gucci”. He was a son, brother, nephew, grandson, uncle, cousin and soon to be father. He was a loving, caring, playful person.

            As a child he loved the Ninja Turtles and watched them every day. We use to have to hide the movies from him and of course he would throw tantrums until we gave it back. We would tell him that if he continued to watch them the way he did, he would start to look like a Ninja Turtle.

            Gucci loved his music especially Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti. He loved to dress and you better not touch him especially his sneakers as he would have the toothbrush and rag ready. He loved his cars and if you ever wanted a ride you had better had gas money. He loved the kids and they loved him back because all you heard them saying was Gucci Gucci Gucci. He had a beautiful smile that left a lasting impression on all who met him.

            Although his life was tragically cut short, he touched the lives of many. Gone too soon; Gucci To-Wavey will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.

            He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Gloria Polite, brother LaPaul Polite, sister Sharina Alford, two nephews; Jadyn and Jakai Donaldson, grandmother Katherine Polite, eleven aunts; Virgie Rodwell, Barbara Tucker, Phyllis Jamison, Emily Newkirk, Betty Alford, Halel Sellers, T. Ella King, Thelma Alford, Helena Alford, Lillie White, and Bernice Jenkins. Nine uncles; Alfonzo Polite, Bishop Clarence Polite, Elder Allen Polite, James Polite, Opie Green, Danny Sellers, Freddie Alford, Willie Alford and Lloyd Alford. A special cousin Virgena Polite, one sister in law Chaunci Singleton-Polite, two aunt in laws Gladys and Jennifer Polite and a special friend Alicia Santana mother of his soon to be daughter Milani Alford whom he longed to meet and a host of other relatives and friends.

            He was preceded in death by his father Robert Alford Sr., Grandmother Ernestine Adams, Grandfathers; Lamar Alford, Reverend Alfonzo Polite Sr., two uncles; Benjamin and Danny Polite and five aunts; Delorse White Howard, Betty White, Lorraine Turner, Ernestine Grant and Florence Albert

 

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THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 15 August 2012

 

            Robert L. “Gucci” Alford Jr., 25, of Newark, N.J., passed away on Aug. 7, 2012.

            The funeral service is on Friday at 11 a.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 1025 Bergen St., Newark. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, N.J….

            Mr. Alford was the cherished grandson of Katherine Polite; dear brother of Sharina Alford and LaPaul Polite; uncle of Jadyn and Jakai; devoted companion of Alicia Santana; also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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RONALD COX ALFORD

 

NEW YORK TIMES

New York City, NY—23 May 1950

 

EAST ORANGE, N.J., May 22—Ronald C. Alford, town clerk here for twenty-seven years, died of a heart attack yesterday at his home, 32 Moor Terrace.

            His age was 59. He was a graduate of the former Le Master’s Business Institute of Orange and was a clerk for the Public Service Electric and Gas Company before becoming town clerk in 1922.

 

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PLAINFIELD COURIER-NEWS

Plainfield, Union Co., NJ—Tuesday, 23 May 1950

 

DEATHS IN JERSEY

 

WEST ORANGE—Ronald C. Alford, 59, town clerk of West Orange since 1922, who died of a heart attack after mowing his lawn.

 

AAFA NOTES: From NJ Births: Ronald C. Alford was born 7 Sept 1890 in West Orange, Essex Co., the son of George Alford, age 34 born England, and Rachel Cose [sic: Cox], age 38 born Scotland.

            In 1910, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: George Alford 55 England, his wife Rachel 58 Scotland, and sons: Robert W. 30 England, Ronald 18 NJ, and Douglass 16 NJ. George and Rachel were married 32 years, and Rachel had 7 children, 5 living.

            In 1900, West Orange, Essex Co., NJ: George Alford 45 born Apr 1855 in England, immigrated 1886; his wife Rachael 48 born Feb 1852 in Scotland, immigrated 1887; and children, those born in England immigrated in 1887: Richard A. 22 born Oct 1877 in England, Robt W. 20 born Oct 1879 in England, Jane A. 18 born Nov 1881 in England, Euphemia L. 16 born Nov 1883 in England, Ronald C. 9 born Sept 1890 in NJ, and Douglas S. 6 born June 1893 in NJ. Rachael and George were married 23 years, and Rachael had 9 children, 6 living.

            On the 1881 England census, Oldham, Lancashire Co., England: George Alford 25, his wife Rachael 21, and sons Richard A. 3, and Robert W. 1.

            From England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973 (Ancestry): George Alford 23 son of William Alford, married Rachael Cox 23 daughter of James Cox on 4 June 1877 in Oldham, Lancashire Co., England.

            His lineage: Ronald Cox 1890 NJ1, George 1855 England2, William ???? England3.

 

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ROSALIE CLAIRE ALVORD DOUST PROVENZANO

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Tuesday, 20 March 1962

 

            Mrs. Michael J. Provenzano., Sr., the former Rosalie Alvord, died Monday [March 19] at her home, 8 Arcadia place, Vineland [Cumberland Co., NJ]. She was 53.

            She is survived by her husband; two sons, Barrington and Michael, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. Penelope Heavilin, and two sisters.

 

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Photo from Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Parks

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Henry Saul Alvord and Wirt Sutherland Brewer Alvord; sister Dorothy Buell Alvord Lirio; and half-sister Ruby Margaret Alvord Browne in this compilation.

            Wedding announcement:

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Monday, 28 December 1931

 

 

            1940 census, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA:

 

Rosalie Doust     head     31     NJ        publishing house editor           widow

Barrington          son         7     MA

Penelope             dau         3     MA

 

            Rosalie’s first husband was Howard Burton Doust, 1907–1937.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Rosalie Clair 1909 NJ1, Henry Saul 1861 CT2, Hubbell Buell 1811 CT3, Saul 1781 CT4, Saul 1753 MA5, Saul 1717 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1680 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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ROSE MARIE ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—14 September 2008

 

            Alford Rose Marie, age 78, died on September 5, 2008 at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.

            Marie was born in New York City, NY, was a longtime resident of Paramus. Marie was a Nurse at Englewood and Hackensack Hospitals for over 25yrs. Marie was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and Bergen County Players.

            She is survived by her daughters Christine Phillips of Ramsey and Kathleen Schulz of Wyckoff; grandchildren Eileen, Erin, Kevin and Jim and great grandchild Shawn. She is the wife of the late Harry.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rosemarie Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 5 Sept 1930, last residence Ramsey, Bergen Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Harry Raymond Alford, in this compilation.

            She is buried in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, Bergen Co., NJ.

 

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RUBY MARGARET ALVORD BROWNE

 

EVENING JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Thursday, 25 March 1965

 

 

Photo from Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Parks

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Henry Saul Alvord and Hattie Maud Tinker Alvord; and half-sisters Dorothy Buell Alvord Lirio and Rosalie Claire Alvord Doust Provenzano in this compilation.

            From SSACI: Ruby Alvord Browne was born 17 Aug 1890 in Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ, daughter of Henry S. Alford and Hattie M. Tinker.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her ALVORD lineage: Ruby Margaret 1890 NJ1, Henry Saul 1861 CT2, Hubbell Buell 1811 CT3, Saul 1781 CT4, Saul 1753 MA5, Saul 1717 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1680 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.

 

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SADIE ALFORD NEVELS

 

THE TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—20 May 2009

 

WILLINGBORO—Sadie Alford Nevels, 91, passed away May 13, 2009, at home.

            Born in Columbia, SC, Sadie lived in Willingboro, NJ, for 35 years. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, SC. Sadie was a retired employee of General Motors Corporation with 26 years of service. While residing in South Carolina, she attended Piney Grove Baptist Church. Once Sadie moved to New Jersey, she attended Wayne Avenue Baptist Church.

            Sadie was the wife of the late Ernest Nevels Sr.; sister of the late Ora Garnett, and Jack Alford, and mother-in-law of the late Grant Ramsey, and Richard Pelzer Sr.

            She is survived by her children, Rebecca Ramsey, Mary Ealy, MaryAnn Gripper, Gwendolyn Pelzer, Dawn Nevels-Carter, Mary Alice Alford, and Ernest Nevels Jr.; 26 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

            The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Wayne Avenue Baptist Church, 30 Wayne Ave. Trenton, NJ…. Interment is at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ. Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home….

 

Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, RS Witwer

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sadie Nevels (SS# issued in NJ) was born 29 Sept 1917, last residence Willingboro, Burlington Co., NJ.

 

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SALLIE MAE ALFORD LLOYD

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Friday, 24 June 1994

 

            Sallie Mae Lloyd, 63, of Atlantic City, died Wednesday [June 22] at home.

            She received her Licensed Practical Nurse certification from Atlantic County Vocational Technical School. Mrs. Lloyd also worked for various hotels before the casinos were built, and was last employed at the pantry department at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino, where she worked for 11 years before retiring in 1992.

            Born in Fayetteville [Cumberland Co.], N.C., she attended the public school system there, and graduated from Deshazer Beauty College in Durham, N.C. She moved to Atlantic City many years ago.

            She is survived by her husband, Henry J.; two daughters, Karen Lloyd-Mooring of Centreville, Va., and Sharon A. of Absecon; three sisters, Bettie Ellis of Seattle, and JoAnn Wallace and Linda Alford, both of Atlantic City; one brother, John Alford Jr.; and two grandchildren.

            Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Mikal’s Funeral Parlor, 1033 Baltic Ave. in Atlantic City.... Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sallie M. Lloyd (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 May 1931, last residence Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ.

            North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry), lists Sallie May Alford, born 13 May 1931 in Cumberland Co., daughter of Jonnie Alford.

 

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SARAH ANNEBELLE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Sunday, 23 March 2008

 

            Mrs. Sarah Annebelle Alford, 97, of Montclair passed away on March 18, 2008. Visitation is Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, Elm and Lincoln Sts., Montclair. Interment is at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange. Arrangements are by Martins Home For Service Inc., 48 Elm St., Montclair.

            Surviving are one sister, Lillian Richardson; nieces, nephews, and church family.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 30 Sept 1910, last residence Cedar Grove, Essex Co., NJ.

 

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SHEENA ALFORD

 

STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE

Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY—Friday, 14 May 2010

 

Sheena Alford

 

            Former Staten Islander Sheena Alford, 36, of Whiting, N.J., who loved spending time with her family, died Monday [May 10] in Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, N.J.

            Born in the East Elmhurst section of Queens, she moved with her family to Mariners Harbor in 1983.

            After graduating from the Hungerford School in Clifton, Ms. Alford worked in various positions for the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office.

            She volunteered at the former St. Vincent’s Hospital in West Brighton, now Richmond University Medical Center, helping to take care of babies.

            Upon her parents’ retirement in 2000, Ms. Alford moved with them to Whiting.

She liked to travel and had visited many places, including the Bahamas and the Carolinas. She enjoyed dancing to Michael Jackson songs, singing and dining out. She especially loved time spent with her family, including her nieces and nephews.

            Surviving are her parents, James and Pecola Alford; two brothers, her twin, Othello, and Darryl, and her sisters, Valarie and Tracy Johnson and Judy and Khadijah Alford.

            The funeral service will be tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Southern Baptist Church, East Elmhurst, Queens. Arrangements, including cremation, are being handled by the Cobbs Funeral Chapel, also Queens.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sheena Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 22 Jan 1974, last residence Whiting, Ocean Co., NJ.

 

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STEVEN M. ALFORD, SR.

 

THE PRESS

Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ—Wednesday, 29 June 2005

 

            Alford, Sr., Steven M., 53, of Palermo [Cape May Co.], died suddenly on Friday, June 24, 2005 at his home.

            Born in Elmer [Salem Co.], he had lived in Ocean City before moving to Palermo 27 years ago. Steven was a graduate of Ocean City High School Class of 1970. He had worked for David Levari for many years.

            He was predeceased by his father, Philip R. Alford.

            Surviving are his mother: Isabell (nee Erickson); two sons: Joshua and his wife Gail of Egg Harbor Township, Steven M., Jr. of Palermo; a brother, Jeffrey S. Alford and his wife Lillian of Egg Harbor Township; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie.

            A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from the Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo.... Burial will be private and at his family’s convenience....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Steven M. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 April 1952.

            See the obituary of his father, Philip R. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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SUSAN DENISE ALFORD GOODEN

 

HOME NEWS TRIBUNE

East Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ—Friday, 12 May 2000

 

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susan D. Gooden (SS# issued in NJ) was born 6 Feb 1962, last residence Somerset, Somerset Co., NJ.

            From SSACI: Susan Denise Alford Gooden, black, was born 6 Feb 1962 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ.

 

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TANIA ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—22 September 2016

 

            Tania Alford of Newark, N.J., born July 5, 1961, passed away on Sept.7, 2016. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Welcome Baptist Church, 234 12th Ave., Newark, N.J. Viewing will be on Friday, Sept. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, N.J. Send condolences to perryfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            The Perry Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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TERRY LYNN ALFORD

 

COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, Camden Co., NJ—Saturday, 4 August 2012

 

Terry Lynn Alford

AGE: 54

 

CAMDEN—Passed on 7/28/12. Serv Mon 11AM at May Funeral Home, 4th & Walnut St, Camden, NJ. View 9-11AM. Int at Evergreen Cem. www.mayfuneralhomes.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            From NJ Deaths: Terry Lynn Alford was born 13 Aug 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, and died 28 July 2012 in NJ.

            The May Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.

 

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THEODORE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—27 June 2003

 

            Alford—On June 26, 2003, Theodore, of Newark, husband of the late Annie Alford, devoted father of Victoria McKoy and Patricia Alford, cherished grandfather of Cameal, Lamont, Wilbert, Frednitta, Stanley, Harry, Burnadette and Shonnon, and six great-grandchildren, dear brother of Lawerence Alford, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament/St. Charles Borromeo R.C. Church, 610 Clinton Ave., Newark. Interment N.J. Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown [Burlington Co.]. Visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Lyons Ave., Newark.

 

Photo from Brig Gen Wm C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, Burlington Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, 13th Generation Fairbanks in America

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodore Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 3 June 1923, last residence and last benefit New York, NY, but his death date is listed as 23 June 2003 [different than gravestone and obituary].

            U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry) confirms his birth date and lists his death date as 26 June 2003. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, enlisting on 20 March 1943.

 

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THOMAS EDWARD ALLVORD

 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Monday, 19 November 1990

 

            Thomas E. Allvord, 66, of Bridgeport [Gloucester Co., NJ], died Friday [November 16] at Underwood-Memorial Hospital, Woodbury [Gloucester Co., NJ].

            Mr. Allvord was born in Gordon, Pa. He worked in the maintenance department of First Federal Bank of South Jersey before retiring last year. An active member and secretary of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Company for 40 years, he was an exempt member and secretary of the Logan Township Firemen’s Relief Association for 39 years and was a member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Relief Association. A Navy veteran of World War II, he belonged to Disabled American Veterans.

            Survivors: his wife, Elizabeth “Peg” Reynolds Allvord; a son, Lance E. of Deptford; a daughter, Linda E. Damminger of Gibbstown; two grandchildren, and a sister, Helen Jack of Harrington, Del.

            Services: friends may call, 10 a.m. today, Pettit-McBride Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro; funeral, 11 a.m. today at the funeral home; burial, Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

 

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Photo from Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, Gloucester Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Rich D.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas E. Allvord (SS# issued in PA) was born 7 Aug 1924, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his wife, Elizabeth “Peggy” Reynolds Allvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Daniel Frederick Allvord; and brother George Franklin Allvord in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and his sister Helen Elizabeth Allvord Jack in Delaware Obituaries.

            From SSACI: Thomas Edward Allvord was born 7 Aug 1924 in Gordon, Schuylkill Co., PA, son of Daniel Allvord and Helen Patten.

            His ALLVORD lineage: Thomas Edward 1924 PA1, Daniel Frederick 1882 PA2, George W. 1851 ??3.

 

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VALERIE D. ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 26 September 2018

 

            Valerie D. Alford, age 60, made her transition on Sept. 17, 2018.

            A lifelong resident of Newark, N.J., she was the cherished daughter of the late Evelyn and James Alford; adored mother of Sakinah I. Alford, and the caring sister of Angelo and Delawanna Alford and the late Michael, Taina, and Paula Y. Alford, and is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

            A celebration of her life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Good News Pentecostal Church, 455 So. 10th St., Newark, N.J. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, N.J…. Arrangements are by Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, N.J.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            See the obituaries of her siblings James Michael Alford and Paula E. Alford in this compilation.

 

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VELMA ALFORD ECHOLS

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Saturday, 29 December 2001

 

            Velma Alford Echols, 62, of Paterson died Wednesday [December 26].

            Before retiring, she was a teacher for the Paterson public school system and was a member of the National Education Association, the New Jersey Education Association, and the Paterson Education Association. She was a graduate of William Paterson College, Wayne. She was a member of Redeeming Love Christian Center, Nanuet, N.Y., the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Council of Negro Women.

            Arrangements: Bragg Funeral Home, Paterson.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Velma J. Echols (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 Sept 1939, last residence Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ.

 

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VIRGINIA SLAWTER ALFORD

 

GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES

Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ—Thursday, 27 July 2006

 

            Virginia Alford (nee Slawter), age 86, of Woodbury, N.J., on July 19, 2006.

            Virginia proudly served in the U.S. Air Force WACS during World War II. She worked for S. Klein’s Department Store in New York City, where she was a salesperson. During her free time, she enjoyed reading and walking and spending time with her family. Virginia was a quiet, easy going, loving woman who will be deeply missed.

            Beloved wife of the late Cornelius. Devoted mother of Patricia (Elmer) Miller. Loving grandmother of Sherri (nee Daino) Fulgham, Joseph Daino and Amanda Miller and great grandmother of Melissa Perry.

            Memorial Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, N.J.... Interment Private....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia A. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 28 Apr 1920, last residence Woodbury, Gloucester Co., NJ.

 

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VONCILE McDANIEL ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—31 October 1997

 

            Alford, Voncile, of Newark, on Oct. 26, 1997, beloved wife of Otis Alford, mother of Abner and Jared Alford, Gloria Lawson, Kevin Grice and Renard Covington, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 12, sister of Samuel, Ralph and Carlton McDaniel.

            Interment Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Dothan, Ala. Arrangements by the Perry Funeral Home, 34 Mercer St., Newark, N.J.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Voncile Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 2 Feb 1924.

            The Perry Funeral Home traditionally serves the African American community.

 

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WENDY ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Friday, 10 July 2009

 

            Alford Wendy, 59, of Englewood, on July 8. Daughter of Hortense. Sister of Kandy. Niece of Artis Sparkman. Companion of Walter Arnold. Memorial Service Tuesday 12pm at Nesbitt Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wendy Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 11 May 1950, last residence Englewood, Bergen Co., NJ.

 

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WILLIAM HENRY HALFORD

 

JERSEY JOURNAL

Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ—Wednesday, 29 August 1956

 

 

AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his daughter-in-law Anna Elizabeth Davidson Halford in Massachusetts Obituaries.

            His HALFORD lineage: William Henry 1869 England1, Francis Mills Hammond 1839 England2.

 

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WILLIAM JOHN ALFORD, III

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Friday, 12 December 2014

 

            Alford, William (Bill) John III, passed away at Englewood Hospital on December 4, 2014, at the age of 99 after a brief illness. He had been residing in his home in Englewood, New Jersey.

            Bill was born to Irilla Frye Alford and William John Alford Jr in Bogota [Bergen Co.], New Jersey. He was husband to the late Susan Stewart Alford who predeceased him in 1990.

            Bill is survived by his second wife, Henriette Brooks, his son, Walter Stewart Alford, his daughter, Susan Alford Pozdena, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

            His eldest son, William John Alford IV, predeceased him in 2013.

            Bill was a long time resident of Englewood, where he served on the Englewood School Board, the Englewood Rotary Club, Community Chess, Englewood Community Foundation, Englewood Club and Dwight Englewood School Board among other organizations. He had been a long time summer resident of Norfolk, Ct where he served on the boards of the Doolittle Lake Company Board and the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate.

            In his professional life Bill was president of Alford Cartons and Continental Paper Company. He was active in industry organizations.

            He was a graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Yale University.

            Bill was a gregarious individual, and a force for social reform. He enjoyed getting people together to grapple with various issues. He had a great interest in improving the lives of young Englewood school-aged children. He was an avid reader with an impressive memory and analytical mind. He was fortunate to have enjoyed the full power of these faculties until his death.

            A memorial service is being planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Englewood Rotary Charities, P.O. 412, Englewood, NJ 07631

 

In another article:

 

THE RECORD

Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ—Tuesday, 16 December 2014

 

 

ENGLEWOOD’S BILL ALFORD FOUND JOY IN GIVING

 

By Jay Levin, Staff Writer

 

            William J. “Bill” Alford III, a successful business executive who had a vigorous late-in-life career as an Englewood volunteer—and a special affinity for the public schools—has died at 99.

            A native of Bogota, Mr. Alford was a third-generation owner of Continental Paper Co., which manufactured paperboard at a mill in Ridgefield Park. He also was part of a group that, in 1964, acquired Poland Spring Water.

            He retired early and then focused on Englewood, his home since the late 1950s. He served on the Board of Education in the 1990s and pursued good works through the Englewood Rotary Club and Englewood Community Foundation.

            A friend and fellow Rotarian, Norman Davis, said Mr. Alford was not content to lead a self-centered retirement. “His mind was always ticking, always coming up with new projects,” said Davis, a former Englewood councilman and school trustee.

            Through the Rotary, Mr. Alford played host to a mother and baby from Ukraine who came to the United States for the child’s lifesaving heart surgery. Finding it hard to say goodbye, he went back to Ukraine with them and spent time in their village.

            Many of Mr. Alford’s efforts targeted Englewood’s young people. He helped found a youth council that sought to expand recreation. Through his church, First Presbyterian, he sent lower-income children to summer camp. He was a classroom tutor. He spoke to students about the value of education. He set up a computer lab at the Janis E. Dismus Middle School. He got others involved.

            Mr. Alford said in a 2000 interview with The Record that he shifted his attention from the private to the public schools after his minister asked him to consult with city officials on how the church might support the less advantaged.

            “I was deeply involved in the East Hill social scene,” he told the newspaper. “I was president of the Englewood School for Boys. My wife was on the board of the Elisabeth Morrow School. At every cocktail party, [private] schools were the subject. We didn’t consider Englewood public schools as anything to talk about. It wasn’t part of our life or our interests.”

            His involvement with the public schools brought him deep satisfaction.

            “I run into kids every day whom I was involved with years ago, and it’s just a tremendous feeling,” he said in the interview. “I didn’t realize how confining it was, living an existence where everybody is a cookie-cutter of yourself. The involvement with community is in itself a rewarding experience. It’s an exciting experience. This is where the action is.”

            Mr. Alford, who would have become a centenarian next Sept. 24, was active in town until very recently.

            “When I visited him in June, I went to his Rotary meeting with him and took him to his investment club lunch,” his daughter, Susan Alford Pozdena, said. “Even then he was running around. He always had a positive view. He never looked back.”

            Mr. Alford died Dec. 4 at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.

            In addition to his daughter, of Portland, Ore., he is survived by his wife of seven years, Henriette Brooks; a son, Walter Stewart Alford of Gulph Mills, Pa.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. His first wife, Susan Stewart Alford, died in 1990; a son, William IV, died in 2013.

            Arrangements were by Branch Brook Memorial Home, Belleville. The family is planning a memorial service in early 2015.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his son William John Alford IV; and brother George E. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William John Alford Jr.; and brother Robertson Frye Alford in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his brother John Crane Alford in Arizona Obituaries.

            In 1920 William is living with his parents in Manhattan Assembly District 11 (District 826), New York Co., NY, family #418: William J. Alford Jr., paper board manufacturer, age 30 b. PA; his wife Irilla 30 OH; son William J. III 4 NJ; son Robertson F. 4/12 b. NY; mother-in-law Martha Fryd [sic—should be Frye] 58 widow b. OH; father William J. Alford 59 b. PA, paper board manufacturer; and a maid.

            His lineage, partially from Family Trees at Ancestry: William John 1915 NJ1, William John 1889 PA2, William John 1861 PA3, John 1828 PA4, Thomas 1800 PA5, Michael before 1770 Ireland6.

 

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WILLIAM JOHN ALFORD IV

 

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Photo from Kain-Murphy Funeral Services

 

THE RETROSPECT

Collingswood, Camden Co., NJ—Friday, 1 February 2013

 

            William J. IV, a longtime Haddonfield resident, passed away on January 20, 2013, at 72 after a long illness.

            Loving husband of Susan Alford (nee Gibbons) and dear brother of Stewart Alford and Susan Pozdena. He is also survived by his father, five children and seven grandchildren.

            A graduate of Long Island University and Stevens Institute of Technology, Bill was a certified project manager in the pharmaceutical industry.

            Bill was a gregarious, active person with a disarming wit and many friends and accomplishments. He was a scuba diver, a marathon runner, a pilot and a motorcyclist. He was also a musician, a talented photographer, fly fisherman and a birder. Above all, Bill never hesitated to go the extra mile to help a friend.

            Services were private…. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, Haddonfield.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his father, William John Alford III, in this compilation.

            His lineage, partially from Family Trees at Ancestry: William John ???? ??1, William John 1915 NJ2, William John 1889 PA3, William John 1861 PA4, John 1828 PA5, Thomas 1800 PA6, Michael before 1770 Ireland7.

 

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WILLIE ALFORD

 

EVENING TIMES

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 4 January 1966

 

            Services for Willie Alford, 84, of 22 Hart Avenue, who died Friday [December 31], will he held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 188 Pennington Avenue. The Rev. Samuel Bagley of the Galilee Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 12 Aug 1901 and died _____ Dec 1965, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

 

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WILLIE MAE ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Tuesday, 10 April 2001

 

            On April 8, 2001, Willie Mae [Alford] made her transition.

            Born in Georgetown, S.C., resident of Newark, devoted mother of Cynthia Alford Gilbert, Andrea Harrison and Latonya Alford, special companion of Eddie Reed, loving daughter of the late Olin and Viola Alford, dear sister of Betty Gibbs, Vienna McNeil, Hazel Jackson, Olin Alford Jr., and Harold Alford, cherished grandmother of Darius Adams and Anaya Harrison, adored godmother of Nathalene Gordon, caring mother-in-law of Michael Gilbert and Bradley Harrison, kind sister-in-law of Charles Jackson and Emma Alford, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services Thursday 12 noon at Whigham Funeral Home, 580 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Sept 1942, last residence Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

            From SSACI: Willie Mae Alford, black, born 2 Sept 1942 in Georgetown, SC, died 8 Apr 2001. Listed as Willie Mae Alford in 1959.

 

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WILLIE MAUDE DUKES ALFORD

 

THE TRENTONIAN

Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—Tuesday, 23 September 2008

 

            Willie Maude Alford—Mrs. Alford resided in Trenton for 53 years.

            Born in Griffin, Ga., she was educated in the Georgia public school system.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Trenton.

            Willie Maude was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lola Dukes, her husband, Clarence Alford, her sons, Jerome and John Alford, a daughter-in-law, Marion Alford, a sister-in-law, Annette Alford, and a son-in-law, Jerry Gbassagee.

            She is survived by her nine children, Eddie J. Alford of Belgade, Fla., Gerdine Dixon of Concord, Ga., Clarence Alford Jr., Louise Alford, Laverne Alford, Jeanne Melva Gbassagee, Oscar Alford, Albert Alford, and Paul Alford, all of Trenton; five daughers-in-law, Althea Alford, Lisa Alford, Denise Alford, Carlena Alford, all of Trenton, and Gloria Alford of Belgade; a son-in-law, Eddie T. Dixon of Concord; and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 24) at Friendship Baptist Church, 111 Perry St., Trenton. A calling hour will precede from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery in Ewing Township.

            Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home of Trenton.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Maude Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 12 Aug 1924, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.

            See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Alford Jr.; and son John R. Alford in this compilation.

 

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WILLIS CASSELL ALFORD

 

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER

Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Saturday, 21 June 2008

 

JERSEY CITY [Hudson Co.], N.J.—Willis Cassell Alford, 60, of Jersey City, formerly of Clinton [Sampson Co.], N.C., died Monday, June 16, 2008, in Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

            Services: Funeral, 3 p.m. Sunday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial in church cemetery.

            Viewing: 1 to 7 p.m. today at Butler & Son Funeral Services in Clinton. Visitation, 6 to 7 tonight at the funeral home.

            Survived by: Daughter: Anitra; son, Michael; sisters, Verda Darrell, Don Jackson, Gail Sands, Lillie and Hazel; and brother, Vernon.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            We included the obituary of his brother Vernon S. Alford in Connecticut Obituaries.

            From Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014 (Ancestry): Willis Casell Alford, black, born 27 Feb 1948 son of Daniel B. Alford and Virginia McRae, married Veronica Harris on 26 Aug 1972 in Richmond, VA. She was born 5 Dec 1950, daughter of William F. Harris and Sarah White.

            From Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014 (Ancestry): Willis Cassell Alford and Veronica Harris were divorced on 8 March 1985 in Chesterfield, VA. They had 1 child.

            From Ancestry family trees: Willis was the son of Daniel Alford and Virginia Lee McRae.

            His lineage: Willis Cassell 1948 NC1, Daniel 1915 SC2, Frank 1893 NC3, Walter Andrew 50 SC4.

 

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WIRT SUTHERLAND BREWER ALVORD

 

Wirt Sutherland Brewer Alvord

From Famous Men, Silent Women

 

TIMES JOURNAL

Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—Saturday, 1 February 1958

 

 

Photo from Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, Cumberland Co., NJ—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Parks

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Henry Saul Alvord; and daughters Dorothy Buell Alvord Lirio and Rosalie Claire Alvord Doust Provenzano in this compilation.

From Women’s Legal History:

 

From “Women Lawyers’ Male-Connectedness,” by Mary Erickson, Stanford, 1988—an article about Dorothy’s mother:

 

Headline is “His Wife a Lawyer.” Article never gives her name! “Mr. Henry S. Alvord, of Vineland [New Jersey], who has been practicing at the bar of this State some seventeen years, has now the unique reputation of being the first lawyer in New Jersey to have his wife associated with him in the practice of law. Mrs. Alvord married two or three years ago the daughter of Dr. Charles Brewer, resident physician of the New Jersey State prison, and this lady, who is the sixth woman to be admitted as a lawyer in this State, will now have her name upon the shingle [but not in this article!] in front of Mr. Alvord’s office, the firm presumably being Alvord & Alvord. We tender to Mr. Alvord our heartiest congratulations. We always believed him to be not only a bright fellow, but one possessed of an unusual amount of good, square, common sense; and his forecast in taking unto himself a helpmeet in business only verifies our judgment of him.”

            CLN, 4/7/1900, at 276, col. 4 (quoting New Jersey Law Journal)

 

            For more information about the Brewer family, see “Famous Men, Silent Women,” by Penelope Barrott, Wirt’s granddaughter.

 

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ZELMA ALFORD

 

THE STAR-LEDGER

Newark, Essex Co., NJ—11 June 2015

 

            Services are on Saturday Zelma Alford passed away on June 8, 2015. Services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Christian Love Baptist Church, 830 Lyons Ave., Irvington, N.J.

            Interment is at Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, N.J. Send condolences to www.perryfuneralhome.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, James A. Alford, in this compilation.

            From NJ Deaths: Zelma Alford was born 14 June 1928 in New York, NY, and died 8 June 2015 in NJ.




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