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Oregon Obituaries
OREGON 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: 5 OCTOBER 2019
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The families of many of the subjects of these Oregon 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 John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
2. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group 2)
3. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
See also: “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
4. 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
5. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
6. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
OR Marriages: Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906–1924, 1946–2008
OR Divorces: Oregon, Divorce Records, 1961–1985
OR Deaths: Oregon Death Index, 1898–2008. The deceased’s middle name is sometimes limited to 3 letters in this database.
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ADDIE LEOLA HATFIELD ALFORD
Mother of Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 24 August 1985
Addie Leola Alford of 5335 Main St., Space 220, Springfield, and previously of 483 Cheshire St., Eugene, passed away August 21, 1985, at the age of 85.
She was born March 29, 1900, in Iduma, Missouri, and was married April 11, 1917, in Eugene to William Everett Alford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on January 23, 1981.
She is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law: Neal and Thelma of Eugene, Norman and Mona of Eugene, William and Enola Burke of Springfield, Alvin and Leora (wife deceased) of Springfield, and Richard Alford of Winchester Bay, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Monday, August 26, 1985, at 11:30 a.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park, with Danny Dixon of the Eastside Baptist Church officiating. The family has requested a closed casket. West Lawn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rena Robbins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Addie Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Everett Alford; and her sons Alvin Lavern Alford, Richard A. Alford, and Norman Lee Alford in this compilation.
The section of the cemetery where she is buried is Garden of Canaan Lot 138 space 7, next to her husband.
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AGGIE ALFORD LARSON
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—29 November 1973
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Aggie A. Larson, 83, 3662 East Nob Hill St. SE, died Wednesday in a Salem nursing home.
A native of Iowa, she lived in Bend for many years before coming to Salem in 1964. She was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church and had done volunteer work at the Methodist Home. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors include daughters Ethel Jones and Helen Harris, both of Salem.
Services are pending at Virgil T. Golden mortuary.
Photo from Deschutes Memorial Gardens, Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aggie Larson (SS# issued in OR) was born 13 July 1890, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and her siblings Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Lela Glee Alford Gear, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.
Her FindAGrave.com memorial lists her as Agnes Bell “Aggie” Alford Larson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Aggie 1890 IA1, Eugene Clair 1866 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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AGNES PEARL ALFORD CASWELL
Aunt of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
Senior photo, 1935 yearbook Whirlwind, Albany Union High School, Albany, OR
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Monday, 16 August 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Agnes Pearl Caswell
Sept. 18, 1915–Aug. 14, 1999
SWEET HOME—Agnes Pearl Caswell, 83, of Sweet Home died Saturday at home.
The daughter of Orville and Alweena (Plagman) Alford, she grew up in the Talman area. She graduated from Albany High School.
She married Gail James Caswell June 22, 1935, and was an enthusiastic homemaker who enjoyed gardening and her flowers.
Mrs. Caswell’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting, knitting and making quilts. She made a quilt for each of her children and grandchildren.
A member of the Oregon Appaloosa Horse Association, she rode horses for many years and participated in endurance rides. She was a 4-H leader for many years and assisted a 4-H horse club.
Surviving are husband Gail; sons Delbert of Sweet Home and Lyle of Brownsville; daughter Joyce Brown of Holly; and seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her siblings, Russell, Ivan, Clifford, Edith, and Edna died earlier.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Cemetery…. Workman and Steckly Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Lewis Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes P. Caswell (SS# issued in OR) was born 18 Sept 1915, last residence Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena Plagmann Alford; and siblings Clifford Orville Alford, Edna Ruby Alford Foster, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, and William Russell “Russ” Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Agnes Pearl Caswell was born 18 Sept 1915 in Philomath, Benton Co., OR, daughter of Orville L. Alford and Alwena Plagmann. She died 14 Aug 1999.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Agnes Pearl 1915 OR1, Orville Leland 1884 OR2, William Newton 1858 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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AILEEN CAMPBELL ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 3 March 1995
Aileen Campbell Alford—A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, l995, in Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary.
Mrs. Alford died Feb. 28 at age 92.
She was born June 23, 1902, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She married William “Harry” Alford in 1920. He died in 1957. Mrs. Alford moved from Seattle to Portland in 1958.
Survivors are her daughters, Marion Roseta and Gloria Qvale, both of Portland; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Private interment in Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle. Remembrances: Kidney Association of Oregon or Washington; or charity of choice.
Photo from Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Gillum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aileen C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her husband, William Henry “Harry” Alford; and daughter Maxine Michie Alford in Washington Obituaries.
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ALBERT ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Richard Lindsay Alford, AAFA #0266
Photo from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001—originally from Robert Carr, 2nd great grandson of Thomas Alford
Source unknown, but probably:
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—31 October 1921
ALBERT ALFORD OF TALENT, FATHER OF M.L. ALFORD, DIES
Albert Alford, for 46 years a resident of Talent, passed away at his home in that place Sunday at 2:45 p.m., as a result of paralysis.
Mr. Alford was born in Missouri in the year 1833. In 1850 when but 17 years of age, he crossed the plains by ox team, and settled in the Willamette Valley, where in 1853 he was married.
In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Alford moved to Rogue River valley, and resided north of Central Point until 1875, when they moved to Talent, where they have since resided.
Mr. Alford, in business affairs, was a man of success, but spent little time in public life. He was commissioner of Jackson county at the time the court house was built, and participated in the erection of that structure.
He was also a veteran of the Rogue River Indian war.
Mr. Alford is the last of eight children. He leaves besides his wife, two sons and one daughter, Russel Alford of Klamath Falls, M.L. [Moses Lafayette] Alford of Medford, and Mrs. L.F. Willits of Klamath Falls. Another daughter, Mrs. Wolters of Talent, passed away last July.
Funeral services will be held at the residence in Talent Tuesday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. R.R. Leach officiating. Interment in Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery, Weeks-Conger Co, in charge.
Photo from Eastwood IOOF Cemetery, Medford, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Moore
AAFA NOTES: OR Deaths lists Albert Alford, died 30 Oct 1921 in Jackson Co.
See the obituaries of his wife, Catherine K. Brinker Alford; children Laura Alice Alford Willits and Moses Lafayette Alford; father, Thomas Alford; siblings Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Russell A. Alford in California Obituaries.
His mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Albert 1833 MO1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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ALBERT AUSTIN ALFORD
Seated: Sara Ellen Davis Alford and Albert Austin Alford; Standing: their children Velma, Dillard, and Otto
Photos from BLsandon’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 12 December 1943
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Ellen Davis Alford; children Dillard Olin Alford, Otto Emil Alford, and Velma Frances Alford Evans; parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
His death certificate:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Albert Austin 1867 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ALEENE CLAIRE BARTON ALFORD
[Aleene died in ID, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to OR.]
High school graduation
Photo from KarenZollman’s Zollman Family Tree (Ancestry)
WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—19 February 2009
Aleene Claire Barton Alford, a longtime Joseph [Wallowa Co., OR] elementary teacher, died Feb. 12, 2009, at St. Luke Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 86.
Aleene was born August 4, 1922, in La Grande to Arthur and Grace Barton.
She lived and grew up in Shevlin, Ore., most of her childhood. She attended school in Shevlin through fourth grade, and then finished her schooling in LaPine.
As a high school student Aleene was very active on the debate team, as school editor, played girl’s basketball, and competed in and won several speech contests locally and at state level. In May of 1940, she graduated valedictorian of LaPine high school, receiving a scholarship to attend Eastern Oregon College of Education in La Grande. After receiving her teacher’s certificate in 1943 she taught first grade in Milton-Freewater.
On Nov. 9, 1943, Aleene and Merle Alford were married in Nampa, Idaho,
The couple moved to Sebring, Fla., while Merle was still in the Army Air Force. Aleene continued her teaching career teaching pre-school while they lived there. They then moved back to Joseph to help run the Alford Ranch.
Aleene taught first, fifth and sixth grades in Lostine and then taught first grade in Joseph Elementary School for 31 years, from 1953 until her retirement in 1984.
She received her teachers degree in 1971 from Eastern Oregon State College. She also taught evening adult reading classes, tutored students outside of school, and helped students with speeches throughout the years. She was honored as Educator of the Year. Aleene loved all her students and would tell them at the beginning of each school year that this was her best class yet.
Aleene was very involved in the community. She was a member and held offices in both AAUW and Toastmasters. She was a board member of Friends of the Library in Joseph and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority group.
Aleene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Merle, and grandson Michael Hauser.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses: son Gary and his wife Susan Alford of Joseph; daughter Marietta Hauser of Meridian, Idaho; and son John and his wife Jeannie of Joseph. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Bollman’s Funeral Home in Enterprise 2 p.m. Feb. 20, 2009.
Contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation or Joseph Education Foundation in her memory.
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THE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—17 February 2009
Aleene Claire Barton Alford, 86, formerly of Joseph, died Feb. 12 at St. Luke Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Bollman’s Funeral Home in Enterprise.
Aleene was born Aug. 4, 1922, to Arthur and Grace Barton in La Grande. She lived and grew up in Shevlin most of her childhood. She attended the school in Shevlin through fourth grade, and then finished her schooling in LaPine.
As a high school student Aleene was very active on the debate team. She was school editor, played basketball and competed in and won several speech contests locally and at the state level. In May 1940, she graduated valedictorian of the LaPine High School, receiving a scholarship to attend Eastern Oregon College of Education in La Grande.
After receiving her teacher’s certificate in 1943 she taught first grade in Milton-Freewater.
On Nov. 9, 1943, Aleene and Merle Alford married in Nampa, Idaho. They moved to Sebring, Fla., while Merle was still in the Army Air Force. Aleene taught preschool while they lived there.
They then moved back to Joseph to help run the Alford Ranch. Aleene taught fifth and sixth grades in Lostine. She then taught first grade in the Joseph Elementary School for 31 years, from 1953 until her retirement in 1984. She received her teachers degree in 1971 from Eastern Oregon State College. She also taught evening adult reading classes, tutored students outside of school and helped students with speeches throughout the years. She was honored as Educator of the Year.
Aleene was a member and held offices in both AAUW and the Toastmistress Organization. She was a board member of Friends of the Library in Joseph and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses: son, Gary and his wife, Susan Alford, of Joseph, daughter, Marietta Hauser of Meridian, Idaho, son, John and his wife, Jeannie, of Joseph; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Aleene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Merle; and her grandson, Michael Hauser.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation or Joseph Education Foundation
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aleene C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Midvale, Washington Co., ID.
See the obituaries of her husband Merle Leonard Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Gary Leonard Alford in this compilation.
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ALETTA ISABELLE MANARY ALFORD ANDERSON
Mother of Burt Wesley Alford, AAFA #0498
Photo from Find A Grave contributor and the great-grandson of Brown Alonzo Alford’s brother, Harry Booktill Alford, THE FAMILY – used with permission
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Wednesday, 5 September 1990
A funeral for Aletta I. Manary Anderson will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Vancouver Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, Wash. She died of cancer Monday [September 3] in a Tigard care center. She was 86.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Vancouver on Aug. 24, 1904, and had lived in Tigard since 1972. She was a retired lumber grader and a member of the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Tigard.
Surviving Mrs. Anderson are her son, Burt Wesley Alford of Tigard; five brothers, Leslie of Portland, William of Otis, Robert of Washougal, Wash., Stanley of Lacey, Wash., and Gordon of Chicago; two sisters, Ruth Alford of Everett, Wash., and Irene Johnson of Vader, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson’s husband, George C., died in 1972.
Private burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver….
Photo from Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JoyK
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aletta I. Anderson (SS# issued in WA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her son, Burt Wesley Alford, in this compilation.
From her Find A Grave memorial: She was the daughter of Robert A. Manary and Bertha Ellen Carpenter.
From OR Marriages: Brown Alford married Isabel Manary on 10 Oct 1919 in Multnomah Co., OR.
Aletta shares a gravestone with her second husband, George C. Anderson. They were married 3 June 1939 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
Her first husband’s lineage: Brown Alonzo 1888 SD1, James Tennyson 1847 IN2, Jonathan C. 1815 NC3, John 1786 PA4.
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ALVIN LAVERN ALFORD
Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Thursday, 16 October 2008
SPRINGFIELD—A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene for Alvin L. Alford of Springfield, who died Oct. 13 of age-related causes. He was 83.
He was born March 3, 1925, in Reedsport to William and Addie Hatfield Alford. He married Leora Maxwell on July 15, 1945, in Eugene.
Alford graduated from Eugene High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a gravel truck driver for Lane Gravel Co. and Delta Sand & Gravel Co.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Alford of Eugene and Garry Liston of Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Richard of Winchester Bay; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His wife died in 1985.
Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.
Photo from Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elizabeth Simpson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alvin Lavern Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his son, Michael Alvin Alford; parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and brothers Norman Lee Alford and Richard A. Alford in this compilation.
1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Alvin Lavern 1925 OR1, William Everett 1893 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ALWENA PLAGMANN ALFORD
Grandmother of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Saturday, 16 June 1962
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Sandra Bessent
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Orville Leland Alford; and children Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Clifford Orville Alford, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, Edna Ruby Alford Foster, and William Russell “Russ” Alford in this compilation.
From Iowa, Births and Christenings Index (Ancestry): Alwina Plagmann was born 25 May 1887 in Carroll Co., IA, daughter of Claus Plagmann and Mina Klundes Plagmann.
From OR Deaths: Alwena Alford, age 75, died 16 June 1962 in Benton Co., OR.
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AMANDA E. ALFORD
THE MORNING OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 12 August 1886
The daughter of J.R. Alford, of Harrisburg [Linn Co.] who has been ill for sometime died on Sunday [August 8].
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Ann E. Scrivener Alford; sister Lola Dale Alford; grandfather, William Alford; and great-grandfather, Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Amanda E. 1875 OR1, John R. 1849 MO2, William 1822 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ANN E. SCRIVENER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 30 May 1924
HARRISBURG, Or., May 29—Mrs. Ann Alford, 70, died at her home here Tuesday night [May 27]. She had lived alone since the death of her husband, John R. Alford in 1914. The last of her three children died in 1907.
She was born in Sheridan county, Mo., and crossed the plains with her parents, whose name was Scrivener, in the 50s. Her marriage to Mr. Alford was in 1880.
In another article:
ALBANY DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Thursday, 5 June 1924
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her daughter Amanda E. Alford; and her husband’s father, William Alford;
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: John R. 1849 MO1, William 1822 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ANTHONY HOWELL ALFORD
AAFA #0970
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—16 October 2005
SALEM—A. Howell Alford—Survived by wife, Madeline Alford. Family services will be held at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
Photo from Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A. Howell Alford (SS# issued in MN) was born 15 Dec 1925 and died 14 Oct 2005, last residence Salem, Polk Co., OR.
We included the obituary of his twin brother, Howard Anson Alford, in California Obituaries.
Howell was the son of Thomas Lauhon Alford and Gertrude Mary Walter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Anthony Howell 1925 OK1, Thomas Lauhon 1891 TX2, James Noel Welch 1864 TX3, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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AUDELL HELLENA “NINA” ALFORD RIMBAUGH SHAW
Sister of Ray Dortey Alford, AAFA #0459
Aunt of Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Sunday, 18 March 2012
SALEM—Nina Shaw, age 96, died in her sleep February 26, 2012 in Tierra Rose Care Center in Salem, Oregon, where she lived for 11 years.
She was born Audell Hellena Alford in Merryville, Louisiana, to James Maxie Alford and Isabel Vogel. Nina was the only girl out of 5 children. Being the only female, she soon learned to stand her ground with her 2 older brothers and her 2 younger brothers.
In 1935 she married Carl T. Rimbaugh, an attorney in San Bernardino, California. They had a daughter, Carlene Nina. Several years later they divorced, but remained good friends until his death in 1974. In 1940 she married William W. Shaw also an attorney in Riverside, California. They had a son, William R. “Billy” Shaw. She had a variety of interests, including camping, hunting, fishing, training horses and breeding her cherished pure bred poodles in the 1950’s.
She was a spell-binding story-teller expounding on her vast adventures. She was a Legal Secretary and Real Estate Investor by profession. She later, inherited a talent agency and a restaurant near Palm Springs. These new ventures were a challenge. She met them head on like everything else in her life and had fun learning to be a Talent Agent and later a Restaurateur.
Nina is survived by her daughter, Carlene Nina Papenfus, husband Frank and her five Grand-Children; James Sherman Foster III, wife Marla, Julia Ann Oliver, Fiancée Chuck Knopf, Franklin Kurtis Koch and William Shaw Jr, wife Cristina, Brandy Cassandra Shaw, 8 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
She walked to a different drummer. She was a remarkable woman, quick witted, adventurous and fun to be around. Later, dementia distorted and robbed her of many family memories.
The Family would like to thank the Willamette Valley Hospice for the care given to Nina as well as the staff of Tierra Rose Care Center for their excellent care and compassion of our loved one. Her request was to be cremated by Heritage Memorial Services in Portland. They made the final arrangements for the family. There will be no public memorial service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nina A. Shaw (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 June 1915, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her brother Ray Dortey Alford in California Obituaries; and her brother Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford in Nevada Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Known Descendants of Pierce Lewis Alford, 1829GA–1864, and Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
Her lineage: Audell Hellena “Nina” 1915 LA1, James Maxie 1877 TX2, John Paten Phillip 1850 GA3, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC5, James Lodwick 1749 NC6.
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AUDREY JANE LIDSTONE SNELLGROVE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 31 August 2006
Audrey Jane Alford died Aug. 27, 2006, of cancer at age 63.
Audrey Lidstone was born April 16, 1943 in Victoria, B.C. She was a long haul trucker for Schneider National Carrier and lived in Portland for 30 years. In 1997 she married Jack; they moved to Myrtle Creek four years ago.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Sherry Snellgrove; son, Don Snellgrove; and three grandchildren.
Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Mountain View Memorial Chapel, Myrtle Creek.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Jane Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Myrtle Creek, Douglas Co., OR.
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BERNICE HESTER “BE” SMITH ALFORD
THE BULLETIN
Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Tuesday, 16 January 2001
Bernice “Be”‘ (Smith) Alford of Bend died Friday [January 12] of natural causes. She was 76. Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Stockton [Cedar Co.], Missouri. She moved to Bend when she was a toddler and graduated from Bend High School.
She married Glenn Alford March 11, 1944, at Camp Abbott in Sunriver. He died in October 1983.
Mrs. Alford worked as a sales clerk at JC Penny for 39 years and retired in 1987. She was involved with the American Red Cross Blood Mobile and was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church of Bend. She was part of United Methodist Women as local secretary and held district and conference offices; a member of the ERBELE and Geathouse Circles and a lay representative to the annual conference.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Niswonger, Reynolds & Tabor Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Bend and a graveside service will follow immediately after at Greenwood Cemetery.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice H. Alford (SS# issued in PR), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.
Bernice was the daughter of Harry Newton Smith and Ella May Ray.
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BESSIE BEATRICE ALFORD HATFIELD MATSON
Aunt of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 19 May 1987
Bessie B. Hatfield Matson of Eugene died May 17, 1987 at the age of 88. She was born in Monroe, Oregon on August 12, 1898, coming from pioneer great grandparents arriving in Oregon in 1850 and settling near Harrisburg. Granddaughter of Russell and Martha Rogers Alford and Alvin and Lucy Richardson Perkins; great-granddaughter of Thomas and Kesia Capp [incorrect: Cupp] Alford and Perry and Mary Richardson [incorrect: Perry Richardson and Juliatha Cox]; daughter of John and Lillie Perkins Alford. Her father, John Alford, worked for the City of Eugene for 34 years before his death in 1948. Bessie was a cook in Eugene, first at the old Public Market on West Broadway, then for the McMorran Washburn Tea Room, where she made those famous pies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hatfield, and her second husband, Chris Madson [sic].
She is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Les (Lucille) Omlid and Mrs. Wallace (Lorraine) Gilzow; a sister, Doris Tribble of Hayward, California and 2 brothers, Ivan Alford of Eugene, and Clell, and wife Velma Alford, of Portland; a step-son, Glenn, and wife Bettie Matson, of Eugene; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 29th, at 1 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Dan Quelio officiating. Lounsbury-Musgrove Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Norman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1987) dates of Bessie Matson (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, John Filbert Alford and Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and her brothers Emery Ray Alford, Clell Lavern Alford, Douglas Lee Alford, and William Everett Alford in this compilation.
The section of the cemetery where she is buried is Garden of Canaan Lot 135 space 3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Bessie Beatrice 1898 OR1, John Filbert 1865 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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BESSIE IONE ALFORD TORANS COSTANZO
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Bessie Ione Costanzo, a great lady from the greatest generation, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, 12 days from her 94th birthday. Funeral services will be held at Ward’s Klamath Funeral Home, 1945 Main St., Klamath Falls, Ore., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. After the services, friends and family are invited to remember Bessie at the Crystal Terrace Retirement Community, 1000 Towne Center Drive, at 4 p.m. Bessie passed away peacefully in her sleep.
She lived a full and rewarding life, giving birth to three children, including Doris Wirtz who recently passed away. Bessie was one of four children, sisters Estelle and Letha and brother Forest “Buddy,” all preceding her in their departure from the living.
As a youth, Bessie worked with her family, feeding and housing loggers in the Oklahoma/Texas area. She married Valentine W. Costanzo and, while Val was in the Army serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II, Bessie worked at Weyerhaeuser Co. in Klamath Falls, supporting the war effort.
Survivors include her sons, Chuck and wife, Nancy Costanzo of Grants Pass, and Forest Lee and wife, Ada Costanzo of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Valerie Jerde, Robin and Delane Chambers of Klamath Falls, Chris Costanzo of Hillsboro, Tony Costanzo of Eugene, Megan Costanzo of Grants Pass and Lisa Marsico of Hillsboro; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Those who knew Bessie loved her for her point-blank, honest, forthright manner that didn’t mask the loving, caring and generous person that was Bessie Costanzo.
Photo from Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Ione Costanzo (SS# issued in OR) was born 27 Sept 1917, last residence Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her siblings Estelle Alford Arnold and Forest Verlon Alford in this compilation.
The family is listed on the 1920 census twice:
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK – 2 Jan 1920
Charlie Alford head 30 AR AR AR auto mechanic
Ella wife 22 KY KY KY
Estell dau 7 TX KY AR
Verlan son 4 TX KY AR
Besie dau 2 OK KY AR
Pittsburg, Pittsburg Co., OK – 10 Feb 1920
Charlie Alford head 30 AR AR AR miner
Ella wife 22 KY KY KY
Estell dau 6 TX KY AR
Verlon son 4-7/12 TX KY AR
Bessie dau 2-2/12 OK KY AR
Francis Brown m-in-law 59 KY KY KY widow
+ a boarder
Bessie’s first husband was Lloyd Oliver Torans. On the SSACI records of their daughter Doris Legene Chambers, she names her parents, Lloyd Torans and Bessie I. Alfred. From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): _____ Torans, female, was born 29 Aug 1937 in Dallas Co., TX, daughter of Lloyd Oliver Torans and Bessie Ione Alford.
On Charlie Alford’s June 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, a farmer living in Sawyer, Choctaw Co., OK. He was born 2 Nov 1889 in Pike Co., AR, and has a wife and two children, ages 4 and 2. He has “heart trouble.”
Further information on this family is at An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065. Charlie, the son of Joseph David Alford and his fourth wife, Martha Ann Anthony, was reportedly “killed by Indians” in TX.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
Her lineage: Bessie Ione 1917 OK1, Charlie 1889 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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BETTY ESTELLE ALFORD ALMETER
Staff photo from 1977 yearbook Lex, Marshall High School, Portland, OR
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Sunday, 22 July 2012
Almeter, Betty Estelle 91
Dec. 12, 1920 – July 19, 2012
Betty Esttelle Almeter’s family circle includes spouse, John Almeter; children, Marsha Molstrom, Terijo Shields and Kathy Blatz; close friends, Mark and Rita Turnham and Sharon Wetterling; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A lifelong resident of Portland, she was active in the Order of Eastern Star and served as Head Secretary at Marshall High School for years. She will always be remembered by her family during her difficult last weeks for her gracious actions and words. It was her gift to those she cared for deeply.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date….
Photos from Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, Jan Fenter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Joseph Walter Alford and Estella May Minns McFarland Alford Furbush, in this compilation.
From:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 17 February 1939
In 1940, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR:
Lynn Furbush head 50 ID
Estella M. Furbush wife 51 OH
Betty Estelle Alford step-dau 19 OR
From OR Marriages: Betty Estelle Alford married John W. Almeter on 12 Sept 1944 in Multnomah Co., OR.
From OR Divorces: Betty Alford and John Almeter were divorced on 8 Nov 1971 in Multnomah Co., OR.
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BETTY JEAN HALFORD OLSEN
Photo from Jodi Nelson’s Joseph Halford and Descendants family tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
THE OUTLOOK
Boring, Clackamas Co., OR—Wednesday, 5 June 2002
GRESHAM [Multnomah Co.]—Longtime Gresham resident, Betty Jean Olsen, 78, died on Tuesday, June 4, in Boring. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, 540 S.E. Hogan Road in Gresham. Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Ogden, Utah, to William and Eliza Halford. She was raised and educated in Ogden where she married Sam Olsen on January 1, 1943. She moved to Gresham in the early 1970’s and worked for Standard Insurance Company for 17 years retiring in 1985. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints.
Survivors include her husband, sons, Hal of Tualatin and Gregen of Auburn, Washington, daughters, Karleen Day and Marcia Woods of Boring, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 6 June 2002
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in the Hogan Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gresham for Betty Jean Olsen, who died June 4 at age 78.
Betty Jean Halford was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Ogden, Utah. She moved to Portland in 1960 and was a secretary and auditor for Standard Insurance for 17 years. In 1943, she married Sam G.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Hal and Greg; daughters, Karleen Day and Marcia Woods; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements by Bateman-Carroll.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Olsen (SS# issued in UT), last residence Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her parents, William Oliver Halford and Eliza Ann Ward Halford, in Utah Obituaries; sister Bertha Gwendolyn Halford Brooks in Idaho Obituaries; and sister Edna Eliza Halford Colman Smith in California Obituaries.
Online family trees list her parents as William Oliver Halford and Eliza Ann Ward. William’s parents were Joseph Henry Halford and Emma Hoskins.
The Early Latter-day Saints website (http://earlylds.com) lists Joseph Henry Halford, b. 14 Feb 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL. He d. on 20 Apr 1907 in Portage, Box Elder Co., UT. His parents were Joseph Halford, b. 1805 (d. 6 Jan 1843 in Nauvoo) and Eliza Crook. Joseph’s parents are listed as Joseph Halford and Elizabeth Hopkins.
Ancestry’s Millenium File lists Joseph Halford Jr., b. 1803 in Tredington, Gloucestershire, England. His wife is listed as Eliza Crook, but his death date in Nauvoo is 15 Feb 1843. His father is Joseph Halford.
Her HALFORD lineage: Betty Jean 1923 UT1, William Oliver 1873 UT2, Joseph Henry 1842 IL3, Joseph 1803/1805 England4, Joseph 1766 England5.
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BEVERLEY JEAN TAYLOR ALVORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 21 October 2016
Beverley Jean Alvord, of Eugene, peacefully passed away October 6, 2016 at age 87.
She was born on May 11, 1929 in Long Beach, California to parents Alice and Floyd Taylor.
Beverley had five children, son, Kenneth Alvord and daughter, Kristine Alvord preceded her in death.
She is survived by daughter, Kari (James) Mills; son, Kevin (Bonnie) Alvord; and son, Kelly (Cari) Alvord; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Al) Isaac; two brothers: David Peters and Leroy Taylor; sister, Dixie Jean Kiley preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her daughter Kristine Alyce Alvord in Hawaii Obituaries.
From OR Divorces: Beverley Taylor and John Alvord were divorced on 23 June 1972 in Linn Co., OR.
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ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 17 March 1972
DIVORCES
Beverly J. Alvord vs. John S. Alvord. Married Oct. 6, 1967 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Seeks divorce, custody, distribution of real and personal property.
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BEVERLY JEAN ALVORD BRYAN
Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes
Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR—_____ September 2014
Throughout her 82 years of life, Beverly Jean Alvord played many roles...mom, grandma, loving companion, wife, friend, nurse, co-worker, and caretaker among them. Beverly died on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from the Alzheimer’s disease that had plagued her for more than eight years.
Born at 10:45 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Washington on February 20, 1932, Bev was clearly destined to make her mark upon the world as she weighed a whopping 10 lbs. 5 oz. She spent the first ten years of her life in Everson, Washington with her mom and dad, Frank Alonzo and Lela Mabel (Staub) Alvord. Two years later, her brother Duane joined the family. One of the most entertaining stories Bev liked to tell of her childhood occurred when she was about four years old and sported a head full of Shirley Temple ringlets. Bev hated those darned curls, so one day when Lela was distracted, she pilfered her mom’s scissors, cut off all those ringlets, and dumped them in a mud puddle.
Then in 1942, the Alvord clan headed south to Oregon and took up residence in a housing project in Clackamas Heights (Oregon City). Besides the birth of her youngest brother Stan in 1946 and meeting the girl who would become her life-long best friend (and occasional partner in crime), Margie (Huff) Nase, Bev also lived next door to the Bryan family, Milt and Bea and their sons Bill and Gary. Throughout her teen years, Bev took piano lessons from Miss Sadie Ford Black and often told her children that when the time came to choose a career path, she was torn between becoming a concert pianist or a nurse. As we all know, nursing won out. Nevertheless, throughout her life, Bev was almost never without a piano or an organ in her home. Music was mighty important to her.
Bev graduated from elementary school in 1945, having attended the historic Park Place School in Oregon City, and then it was on to Oregon City High School, where she became the editor of the school newspaper, “The Elevator”. Many of Bev’s numerous Staub cousins lived in and around Oregon City, so they spent lots of time together. Bev particularly liked to tell stories about her antics with cousins Walt and Larry Stone. In all, Bev had in the neighborhood of 50 first cousins.
After high school graduation in 1949, Bev, along with her bosom buddy Margie, attended the University of Oregon School of Nursing and graduated on June 6, 1952. Three months later, she married William M. Bryan, that fella she lived next door to in Clackamas Heights. Bev and Bill were married for the next 30 years. During that time, they had five children--Milton, Kathy, Sharon, Kurt, and Maurine--and lived in and around Milwaukie, Oregon. In November of 1954, when Milton was just 15 months old, Bill and Bev moved to France while Bill was in the Army. They returned to the States in August of 1955, when Bev was six months pregnant with Kathy. Just 11 months after Kathy was born, Sharon arrived.
Three months later, in 1957, Bev went to work at the TB Hospital. Kurt and Maurine arrived in 1962 and 1963, and in 1964, Bev began work at Holladay Park Hospital, where she would remain until her retirement in 1994. She was, in fact, one of the final employees at Holladay Park and helped to shut down the hospital.
Life with five kids was pretty darned hectic, but the Bryan family took many memorable camping trips in the Pacific Northwest, from Timothy Lake on Mt. Hood, to Lake Crescent, Washington, and most famously, to Wickiup Reservoir in Central Oregon. Whatever the location, Bev was always the chief cook for a horde of campers that could easily number as many as 30. Nobody could prepare freshly caught trout like Bev could, and the only person that could build a bigger campfire than Bev was her dad, Frank. Their skill with campfire construction earned them the nicknames Bonfire Bev and Inferno Frank. These epic camping trips were never limited just to family. Accompanying the Bryans on many of these camping adventures were Paul Eldredge, Danni Sue Dwyre, Bev Gore, Patti Moore, Brian Clark, and Denise Miller, childhood friends and neighbors of the Bryan kids. As a further testament to Bev’s caring nature, when Danni and Bev (who came to be known as Little Bev to distinguish her from Big Bev) were in high school and life at home was a bit rough, Bev (and Bill) took the girls into the Bryan home for over a year, treating them as their own daughters.
In 1981, Bev and Bill divorced. In 1982, Bev and Patrick McGowan began dating and would be loving companions to each other for the next 32 years. Patrick liked to call Bev his Party Girl because among their many joys was getting decked out in their finest attire with lots of bling and going dancing. They were, in fact, often the hit of any party they attended. As Patrick said, “We entertained people because we had such a wonderful time together.” More than a few of Patrick’s Christmas cards in the past 32 years have featured a photo of the two of them in party regalia. When Bev died on September 10, Patrick was at her side, holding her hand and comforting her, as he had been doing since Alzheimer’s disease started to claim her.
Though she did not become a grandmother until she was 57, Bev made the most of her 25 years as Grandma Alvord. Tony was born first (to Sharon and her husband Pat Scott) in 1989, Joe arrived in 1994 to Kathy and her husband Don Evensizer, then came Isaac in 1996 (born to Kurt and his wife Frances Silta), and finally Lana and Lucas joined the family in 1998 and 2000, the children of Maurine and her husband Allen Wagner. When he was just a little guy, Tony always referred to Bev as “the cooking grandma”, and she did love to cook. Joe remembers a time that Grandma Alvord had a big stuffed teddy bear in her bedroom with a red bow tie, and he would always use it as a pillow when he slept over. After she gave the bear to him, he lovingly referred to it as “Cinnamon Bear”, named in honor of the cinnamon toast she would make him for breakfast during those sleepovers. And Isaac recalls that Grandma flew out to Indiana in August of 2001 just so she could see him off to his first day of kindergarten.
One of Bev’s hobbies throughout much of her life was sewing. She became quite an accomplished seamstress, producing beautiful jackets, dresses, trousers, and coats. (There was, of course, that unfortunate “stretch-n-sew” fad in the 1960s to which both Bev and her mom, Lela, succumbed, but we, her children, believe that is best forgotten.) Besides sewing, Bev had a number of creative interests at which she excelled. She could restore any piece of furniture, as well as expertly wallpaper and paint any space, from a multi-floored hallway wall to a tiny utility room. In the summer of 1973, she built a great room addition to the house on Oakland Avenue with her carpenter dad Frank, all while keeping up with the Watergate hearings on radio and TV.
Bev was also an avid reader throughout her entire life. She adored her murder mysteries, and whenever Kathy or Sharon came to visit, she had piles of books to hand off to them. While she probably read The Oregonian everyday for most of her adult life, once she retired in 1994, every morning began with a cup of coffee and a thorough reading of the newspaper--every page, front to back, including the food ads. Then she would complete the crossword puzzle...in ink.
Bev was also a master gardener, especially where roses were concerned. (She passed on her love of and skill in gardening to Kathy.) Both her home on Oakland Avenue and her final home on Deschutes Drive in Portland sported magnificent rose gardens that Bev attended with great love. In fact, it was her final wish that Patrick spread part of her ashes on her rose garden.
Though Bev retired from nursing in 1994, she was a caretaker at heart, and that was never more evident than in the way she looked after her mom and dad in their later years. When their health began to fail and it became difficult for them to continue living in their home across town in Oregon City, in 1988 Bev and Patrick had a mobile home installed on their property on Kaiser Road in Portland, and Frank and Lela moved in. Together, they would continue to care for Frank and Lela until they passed, Frank in 1997 and Lela in 2003. In addition, when Bev’s younger brother Duane became terminally ill, Bev flew to Florida and saw him through his final days in 1999.
The greatest tragedies of Bev’s life were the deaths of her eldest children, Milton, in 1979, and Kathy, in 2009. We take comfort in picturing the three of them reunited, along with Frank, Lela, and Duane, lounging in a fishing boat, laughing and sharing stories, and wondering if it is 5:00 yet (it must be somewhere), with everyone trying to catch more fish than Lela.
Besides Patrick, Sharon, Kurt, and Maurine, Bev is survived by her grandchildren Tony, Joe, Isaac, Lana, and Lucas; daughter-in-law Frances; sons-in-law Patrick, Don, and Allen; brother Stan; sister-in-law Nan Alvord; nephews Steve, David, and Todd; and nieces Anne, Jamay, Kim, and Melissa. Many of her 50+ cousins survive her, too….
Photo from Union Cemetery of Cedar Mill, Portland, Washington Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Ancestors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Frank Alonzo Alvord and Lela Mabel Staub Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Duane Stuart Alvord in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her ALVORD lineage: Beverly Jean 1932 WA1, Frank Alonzo 1905 WA2, Carl Stewart 1878 KS3, William Nelson 1849 KS4, Nelson 1813 NY5, Joel 1779 CT6, Bela 1741 CT7, Aaron 1713 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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BLANCHE DORA MUMAY COLBURN LAKE ALFORD
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—20 April 1980
Blanche Dora Alford, 62, Klamath Falls, died Thursday at Merle West Medical Center.
She was born in California to William George and Violet Beevers Numay [sic: see Notes].
She attended school in Eureka, Calif., and was a graduate of Saint Mary’s School of Nursing in San Francisco, Calif.
Mrs. Alford worked at the ‘old’ Klamath Valley Hospital in Klamath Falls before her marriage to Joseph Melvin Alford on July 31, 1950 [sic: see Notes], in Klamath Falls. Mr. Alford died in 1972.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Klamath County Democratic Central Committee. She also was involved in many community activities.
Survivors include step-sons, Robert Alford of LaGrande and William Alford of San Pablo, Calif.; daughters, Billie Anne Mednor of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Kay Henderson of Bonita, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. Julius (Mildred) Obmreski, Klamath Falls, aunt, Mrs. Hohn (Myrtle) McCoy, Chehalis, Wash.; cousin, Homer G. Knight, Klamath Falls; six grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Eternal Hills Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanie Sawyer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Blanche was Joseph Melvin Alford’s second wife. He was probably her third husband.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): _____ Mumay, born 3 July 1917 in Mendocino Co., mother’s maiden name Beevers. Also, Kay Elizabeth Colburn (b. 1940 in San Francisco) and Billie Anne Colburn (b. 1942 Los Angeles Co.), mother’s maiden name Mumay.
From OR Marriages: Joseph Alford married Blanche Lake on 28 July 1953 in Klamath Co.
Blanche’s mother, Violet Marie Beevers Mumay, is buried in Linkville Pioneer Cemetery, Klamath Falls, OR. Blanche’s sister Mildred is buried as Mildred Mumay in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Klamath Falls.
Her husband’s lineage: Joseph Melvin 1897 ID1, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI2, Joseph D. 1834 PA3, James M. 1807 PA4.
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BOBBY ALAN ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—8 April 1997
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 1997, at 2772 N.E. Wiberg Lane in Portland for Bobby Alan Alford, who died April 5 at age 64.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 25, 1932, in Mission [Hidalgo Co.], Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a Teamster and retired in 1991. He moved to Portland in 1959.
Surviving are his son, Richard, and daughters, Joyce Kindschuh and Kathleen Ebeling, all of Portland; and 10 grandchildren.
Interment will be in Willamette National Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Omega Cremation & Burial Service.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Angel Hunter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bobby A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
We included the obituary of his mother, Tennie Estella White Alford; and brother James William Alford in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Harold Fletcher Alford Sr. in Arkansas Obituaries.
Bobby was the son of Fletcher Wade Alford and his second wife, Tennie Estella White. He is listed as Robert in his mother’s obituary.
From Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1932 (Ancestry): Bobby’s original birth certificate lists him as Fletcher W. Alford Junior. In 1947, when his parents were living in Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA, they submitted a corrected birth certificate to Hidalgo Co., TX, correcting the name of their son to Bobby Alan Alford. A previous son was born to Fletcher and Tennie, Fletcher Algia Wade Alford, on 7 Sept 1931 in Gregg Co., TX.
From California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Ancestry): Fletcher Wade Alford, born 28 June 1904 in AR, died 31 Aug 1956 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
His lineage: Bobby Alan 1932 TX1, Fletcher Wade 1904 AR2, James Alexander 1882 AR3, James Wade 1861 AR4, James Matthew 1834 AL5, John 1811 AL6, David 1785 VA7, Robert 1760 England8.
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BONNIE JANE ALFORD HINZMAN
Aunt of Charlotte Ann Nedved, AAFA #1040
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Tuesday, 24 December 2013
July 10, 1923 —Dec. 8, 2013
Bonnie Jane Alford Hinzman, 90, passed away on Dec. 8 at the Chateau Gardens Memory Care Home in Springfield.
Bonnie was born in Springfield, S.D. After her graduation in 1941 from Tyndall High School in Tyndall, S.D., she worked in her parents’ restaurant, the Tourist Café, located at 1506 Main St. in Tyndall.
Bonnie married Rollie Hinzman on August 25, 1946. They were happily married for 43 years until his death. Bonnie moved to Oregon in 1950 and settled in Lebanon, where she was a member of the city’s United Methodist Church. She loved to read, garden and play games, mostly cards. She was a member of the American Legion in Lebanon and spent later years in the Order of the Eastern Star, making her way through the ranks in the Order of the Amaranth in both Colorado and Oregon.
In addition to her husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Parviainen; her parents; and her three sisters and two brothers.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Susan Hinzman of Westfir; two granddaughters, Kelly Taylor-Miner of Pleasant Hill and Tracy Parviainen DeOgny of Lake Oswego; and one great-grandson, Alex DeOgny.
Bonnie will be interred at the International Order of Oddfellows Cemetery in Lebanon where her husband and daughter are buried.
The family is planning a spring memorial service at the American Legion hall in Lebanon. An announcement of the date and time will follow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her sister Marguerite Alene Alford Nedved in South Dakota Obituaries; and brother William Wendell Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Bonnie’s grandfather Henry and his older brother William moved from England to Canada in 1876 to work. In nine months William sent for his wife. They had lost an 8 month old son in England. From Canada they moved first to Iowa and then to Avon, SD. In 1890 they moved to Nebraska where they homesteaded southwest of Monowi. Henry left Clayton, IA, in 1884 and settled north of Springfield, SD, near Avon. In 1892 they moved to Boyd Co., NE.
Her lineage: Marguerite 1923 SD1, William H. 1886 SD2, Henry 1860 England3.
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BRADLEY DAVID ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 5 January 2015
CLACKAMAS JAIL INMATE’S DEATH NOT A HOMICIDE, POLICE SAY
CAUSE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
By Rick Bella
Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies have concluded that a jail inmate whose body was found in his cell Dec. 29 was not the victim of a homicide.
However, the official cause of death for Bradley David Alford has not yet been determined.
Sgt. Dan Kraus, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, said the Oregon State Police Crime Lab is performing toxicology tests, which may take eight to 12 weeks to complete. An autopsy performed by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office could not conclusively determine how Alford died.
Alford, 35, of Fairview, was found in his cell, unconscious and not breathing when corrections deputies made their regular rounds at the jail, 2206 Kaen Road, Oregon City. The deputies began trying to resuscitate Alford, then called for additional help.
Firefighter-paramedics from Clackamas Fire District 1 and an American Medical Response ambulance arrived, but also were unable to revive him.
Alford was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alford was arrested Dec. 2 for a probation violation related to a 2009 conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicants. A Clackamas County judge subsequently sentenced him to 60 days in jail, with credit for time served. He could have been released in late January.
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THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 30 March 2015
BRADLEY DAVID ALFORD - CLACKAMAS JAIL INMATE DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES, MEDICAL EXAMINER SAYS
By Rick Bella
A Clackamas County Jail inmate found dead Dec. 28 died of natural causes, according to findings by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Dr. Larry Lewman, deputy medical examiner, said tests show Bradley David Alford, 35 of Fairview suffered from a heart arrhythmia.
“This death will go into the books as cardiac-related, natural causes,” Lewman said.
Clackamas County corrections deputies found Alford unconscious and not breathing during their regular rounds at the jail, 2206 Kaen Road, Oregon City. The deputies began trying to resuscitate Alford, then called for additional help.
Firefighter-paramedics from Clackamas Fire District 1 and an American Medical Response ambulance arrived, but also were unable to revive him.
Alford was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation ruled out homicide as the cause of death.
Alford was arrested Dec. 2 for a probation violation related to a 2009 conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicants. A Clackamas County judge subsequently sentenced him to 60 days in jail, with credit to time served. He could have been released in late January.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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BURT WESLEY ALFORD
AAFA #0498
Burt Wesley Alford and his second wife, Patricia Mae Lingle, at the 1997 AAFA Meeting in Pleasanton, CA
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 4 October 2007
Burt Wesley Alford
1923-2007
Our beloved husband, dad, papa, friend, held close in God’s hand, left us Sept. 27, 2007. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Burt was 84 years old.
He was born in Snohomish, Wash., and moved to Vancouver as a small child. He moved to Carlton, and attended high school there.
Burt joined the Navy right after Pearl Harbor day and was in six major battles in the South Pacific. During one of these battles, Burt saved the lives of 10 men for which he received the Navy Commendation Medal. Burt was a warm, loving and caring person who loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family. Being with children was a great joy to Burt. He loved them and they loved him. At home, Burt was always working in his garden which was large enough to share with friends and family. He will always be remembered for saying, “Come on over and have some fruit or vegetables.” Burt’s greatest love was the love of God who was with him throughout the many years of his illness with C.O.P.D.
Burt is survived by his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1956. Burt and Pat have one daughter, Debbie. Debbie and Jeff have two daughters, Brittney and Bridget. Burt is also survived by two sons, Allan and Delana and their three children, Zan, Justin and Allana; Tom and Jeri and their two sons, TJ and Wes. Burt has seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 5650 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton....
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brianna Doddroe
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Burt Wesley Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 16 Feb 1923, last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.
See the obituary of his mother, Aletta Isabelle Manary Alford Anderson, in this compilation.
Burt was the son of Brown Alonzo Alford and his third wife, Aletta Isabelle Manary.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.
His lineage: Burt Wesley 1923 WA1, Brown Alonzo 1888 SD2, James Tennyson 1847 IN3, Jonathan C. 1815 NC4, John 1786 PA5.
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CAROL ELIZABETH MOORE ALFORD
Senior photo, 1964 yearbook Eugenean, South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 20 April 2014
1946 - 2014
Carol Elizabeth Alford, 67, of Eugene, OR, passed away on April 14, 2014 at home with her husband, son and close family friend Sandy by her side.
She was born in Eugene OR, to Rollin and Betty Moore. Carol graduated from South Eugene High School and pursued some college. She was married to Michael Alford for 38 years.
Carol spent some time in Southern California and returned to Eugene where her high school sweetheart Mike sought her out and married her. She worked as a book keeper and office manager for several companies but ultimately helped her husband manage their business Fire 4Life for the past 19 years.
Carol had a passion for Elephants, nature and the outdoors. Her favorite activity was to go to Eastern Oregon to go hunting with Mike and the gang.
Just 2 days before her passing she had a beautiful day. Her Husband, son, brother, and his family took Carol out for lunch and celebrated the time they had with Carol being in great spirits.
She was survived by her husband, brother, son, and 2 step children.
At her request no services will be held, and her ashes will be spread at the family farm in Eugene, OR and at her favorite hunting and hiking ground in Eastern Oregon.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, make donations to Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Program.
Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Michael Alvin Alford, in this compilation.
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CARRIE A. PICKERING HALFORD
[Although she died in OR, we are also including her obituary in Montana Obituaries because she spent most of her life there.]
MONTANA STANDARD
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT—Thursday, 21 September 1939
PIONEER BOULDER RESIDENT TAKEN
MRS. CARRIE A. HALFORD, 72, SUCCUMBS IN PORTLAND, OREGON
BOULDER [Jefferson Co., MT], Sept. 20—Word was received here today of the death in Portland of Mrs. Carrie A. Halford, 72, pioneer Boulder resident.
Mrs. Halford was born in Evansville, Wis., May 7, 1867 [1868 on gravestone], and came to Montana with her parents in 1871. The family settled on a ranch near Townsend. She became the wife of Dodley Halford in 1887 and the couple moved shortly after to Boulder. Mr. Halford died in Boulder in 1922.
Mrs. Halford was a charter member of the Boulder chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal church. She was widely known for her generosity and deeds of charity to those less fortunate.
Surviving relatives include three daughters: Mrs. Lillian Madsen of Boulder, Mrs. Lilah McCullough of Helena and Mrs. Yvette Arnold of Portland, Ore., and three sisters: Mrs. Anna Cline and Mrs. Ida Halford of Butte and Mrs. Lulu Chrismas of Joliet, Mont.
The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the St. Thomas Episcopal church in Boulder. Interment will be in the Forestville cemetery in Helena.
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DAILY INDEPENDENT
Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—Friday, 29 September 1939
…. Mrs. Halford, esteemed pioneer woman, passed away September 18 in Portland where she had been taken by her family for medical attention.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Madsen of Boulder , Mrs. Lilah McCullough of Helena and Mrs. Gymette [sic: Yvette] Arnold of Portland, Ore.
Photo from Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Yvette Shirley “Java” Halford Herman Thorsen Arnold in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Dodley Halford, in Montana Obituaries.
From OR Deaths: Carrie Halford died 17 Sept 1939 in Portland. Her spouse is Dodley.
From Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950 (FamilySearch.org): Dodley Halford and Carrie A. Pickering are listed as parents of three brides, Lilah Halford, Avis L. Halford, and Yvette Shirley Halford.
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CATHERINE K. BRINKER ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Richard Lindsay Alford, AAFA #0266
Photo from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001—originally from Robert Carr, 2nd great grandson of Thomas Alford
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—10 October 1925
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
Catherine K. Alford, mother of M.L. Alford, City Recorder of Medford and one of the early pioneers of Oregon and Jackson County, died at her home in Talent Friday, Oct 0 at 2:20 p.m. after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Alford crossed the plains by ox team in 1850, westward bound, with friends, her parents being dead, locating in Linn Co. Oregon. She was married to Albert Alford in 1854 & came to Jackson Co. in 1869, locating first on the Kahler Ranch near Tolo. In 1874 she moved to Talent where she has resided & where Mr. Alford died in Oct 1921.
The deceased was born in MO on Dec. 24, 1838 and was 86 yrs, 9 mos & 15 days old at her death. She was a devout member of the Baptist Church in which she was active until a few years ago when her health commenced to fail. She was a devoted wife & mother & friend to everyone. Her splendid deeds of kindness from pioneer days until her death will be remembered by many people in this county.
The deceased was the mother of four children: R.A. Alford of Klamath Falls, M.L. Alford of Medford, Mrs. L.F. Willets of Klamath Falls and Mrs. C.W. Walthers of Talent, deceased. She leaves five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren living. The three children who are living were present at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held at her late residence in Talent at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Medford Cemetery. Conger Funeral Parlors in charge.
AAFA NOTES: OR Deaths lists Catherine K. Alford, died 9 Oct 1925 in Jackson Co.
See the obituaries of her husband, Albert Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Laura Alice Alford Willits and Moses Lafayette Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Russell A. Alford in California Obituaries.
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CECIL HENRY ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 27 November 1984
Alford – Cecil H., of Portland; beloved father of Donna Jean Hodgin, Aurora; stepfather of John P. Alford, Aptos, CA; brother of Laurel Baker, Portland; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services 10 am Wednesday, Nov 28, Chapel of Skyline Memorial Funeral Home, 4101 NW Skyline Blvd, 292-6611. Private vault interment Skyline Memorial Gardens.
Photo from Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve McBride
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 8 Nov 1905, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Geneva Irene Dillinger Alford; his parents, Julian George Alford and Jennie E. Piggott Alford; and his brother Earl Eugene Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Cecil Henry 1905 ??, Julian George 1863 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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CHARLES ALFORD
ALBANY DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 12 August 1905
Charles Alford, son of Thomas Alford, well known in this vicinity, was accidently drowned at Cresent Lake, in the Cascade mountains in Lane county one day this week.
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CHESTER WOLCOTT ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 31 December 1915
At the family residence, 6920 46th ave. S.E., Chester Wolcott Alvord, aged 9 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Alvord. The funeral service will be conducted today (Friday), December 31, at 2 o’clock P.M., in the mortuary chapel of A.D. Kenworthy & Co…. in Lents. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment Mt. Scott Park Cemetery.
Photo from Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nathan Haines
AAFA NOTES: From OR Deaths: Chester W. Alvord died 29 Dec 1915 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Chester is buried between his parents, Fred Adelbert Alvord (1866–1949) and Sarah Z. Johnson Alvord (1876–1971), and his half-sister Maude Evelyn Clapp Chappell (1896–1920). Maude was the daughter of Sarah and her first husband, Frank Clapp, who was murdered in MN in 1897.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Chester Wolcott 1906 OR1, Fred Adelbert 1866 IL2, Wolcott 1825 NY3, Elijah 1796 VT4, Woolcott 1773 MA5, John 1739 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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CLAIR WILLIS ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 2 March 2007
A gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, in the Beaverton home of his son David, for Clair Willis Alford, who died Feb. 25 at age 87.
Mr. Alford was born Feb. 26, 1920, in Portland. He served in the Navy in World War II, including during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was an auto parts salesman. In 1945, he married Evelyn Luoma; she died in 1984. In 1993, he married Kim Duong.
Survivors include his wife; son, David; daughter, Susan Weinstein; brother, Vern; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild....
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OF—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nathan Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clair Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Evelyn Luoma Alford; father, Eugene Clair Alford Jr.; and his brother Verne Eugene Alford in this compilation.
1930 census in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR: E. Clair Alford, 36 OR (parents b. NY and PA); his wife Pearle J. 34 OR (parents b. KS and MN); and sons Clair W. 10 OR, and Verne E. 4-6/12 OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clair Willis 1920 OR1, Eugene Clair 1894 OR2, Eugene Clair 1866 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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CLARENCE WILLIAM “BILL” ALVORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—3 September 2010
Clarence “Bill” Alvord of Eugene died Aug. 30 of complications from cancer. He was 41. A private service is planned.
He was born June 2, 1969, in Phoenix, Ariz., to John and Willa Davis Alvord. He married Hannah Christensen on Nov. 15, 2002, in Eugene.
He attended Western Culinary Institute in Portland. He worked as a chef.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Dalyn Tryon of Eugene; his parents; three sisters, Kari Mills of Elmira and Kelly Alvord and Maryann Alvord, both of Eugene; a brother, Kevin of Lakeland, Fla.
Arrangements by Alpha Cremation & Burial Service in Eugene.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence William Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
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CLAYTON BENJAMIN ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 22 May 1968
Clayton B. Alford of Coburg, passed away May 21, 1968 at a local Nursing Home. He was born December 9, 1897 at Coburg, and had been a Park Ranger for the Oregon State Highway Department. He had lived here his entire life.
He is survived by a brother, Clarence of Marconia; 3 sisters: Etta Chandler and Clara Vogt, both of Coburg, and Edna Hoselton of Bend.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24th at 2 pm at Buell Chapel with Reverend Peter Warner of the United Methodist Church officiating. Interment at Masonic Cemetery, Harrisburg, Oregon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1968) dates of Clayton Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas E. Alford and Frances M. Singletary Alford; and siblings Etta Florence Alford Chandler, James Clarence Alford, and Edna Laverne Alford Hoselton in this compilation.
He signed his name Clayton Benjamin Alford on his WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clayton B. 1897 OR1, Thomas E. 1853 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLEBERT CARTER ALFORD
Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR—_____ October 2010
High school graduation photo
Clebert Carter Alford died on October 23, 2010 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 90. Clebert was born on April 20, 1920 in Portales, New Mexico to George and Ruth (Carter) Alford. He was raised in Joseph, Oregon.
Clebert married Margaret Jennie Potter in January of 1949. Their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1970. Margaret passed away in 1975.
Clebert was a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from. Clebert belonged to the Radio Relay League, Mt. Hood Chapter. He was a master gardener.
Survivors include his five daughters, Janice Louise Musgrove, Eugene, OR., Ruth Darlene Lazarides, McMinnville, OR., Sherry Helen Stam, McMinnville, OR., Roberta Joann Barnes, Ontario, OR., and Susan K. Stutts, Port Orchard, WA., 23 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
Clebert was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Jennie Potter Alford, and two sons, Myrel Henry Wines II, and Sidney Charles Wines and granddaughter Heather Bishop.
Funeral service will be on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Portland Stake Center located at 9901 SE Caruthers St. in Portland, Oregon. Following the funeral service will be a concluding graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
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WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—4 November 2010
April 20, 1920 – Oct. 23, 2010
Clebert Carter Alford, who was raised in Joseph, died in Portland at the age of 90.
He was born in Portales, N.M., to George and Ruth (Carter) Alford.
Clebert married Margaret Jennie Potter in January of 1949. Their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1970.
Margaret preceded him in death in 1975.
Mr. Alford was a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service, from which he retired.
He belonged to the Mt. Hood chapter of the Amateur Radio Relay League, and was a master gardener.
Survivors include five daughters, Janice Louise Musgrove of Eugene, Ruth Darlene Lazarides and Sherry Helen Stam, both of McMinnville, Roberta Joann Barnes of Ontario, and Susan K. Stutts of Port Orchard, Wash.; 23 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
He also has relatives who live in Wallowa County.
He was preceded in death by his wife; two sons, Myrel Henry Wines II and Sidney Charles Wines; and granddaughter Heather Bishop.
Funeral services were held Nov.1, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints followed by a concluding graveside service at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
Bateman Carroll Funeral Home of Gresham was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Laura Foley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clebert Carter Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers George Wayne Alford, Glen Emory Alford, and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.
The funeral home has many photos of Clebert and his family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Clebert Carter 1920 NM1, George Leonard 1896 MO2, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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CLELL LAVERN ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 4 December 1991
Clell L. Alford—A funeral for Clell L. Alford of Southeast Portland, a retired long-haul truck driver, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Ross Hollywood Chapel. Private entombment will be in Portland Memorial Mausoleum.
He died of respiratory failure Sunday [December 1] in a Milwaukie hospital at the age of 83.
He was born Nov. 27, 1908, in Philomath. Before moving to the Portland area in 1939, he lived in Eugene, where he married Velma O. Moskop on July 7, 1935. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Alford worked for Hyster Co. for 35 years until his retirement in 1973.
Mr. Alford served as the first president of the Southeast Shrine Club and was a past president of the International Footprinters. He was a past master of Waverly Masonic Lodge 174, Unity Lodge 189 and Portland Lodge 55.
Survivors besides his wife include a sister, Doris O. Tribble of Oakland, Calif.
The family suggests remembrances be contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or the Masonic & Eastern Star Home in Forest Grove.
Photo from Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Arntson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clell L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Velma Olive Moskop Alford; his parents, John Filbert Alford and Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and his siblings Emery Ray Alford, Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Douglas Lee Alford, and William Everett Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clell Lavern 1908 OR1, John Filbert 1865 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLIFFORD ORVILLE ALFORD
Uncle of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 21 April 1995
Clifford O. Alford, 77, of Sweet Home, died Thursday [April 20] at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene. Arrangements are pending at Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Sandra Bessent
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clifford O. Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 12 Apr 1917, last residence Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Erma Joyce “Judy” Haynes Alford; parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena Plagmann Alford; and siblings Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, Edna Ruby Alford Foster, and William Russell “Russ” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clifford Orville 1917 OR1, Orville Leland 1884 OR2, William Newton 1858 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DANIEL ALFORD
Spring and Son Aloha Funeral Home
Aloha, Washington Co., OR—_____ October 2015
Date of Birth: 08/29/1963
Date of Death: 10/24/2015
Dan Alford was raised in Junction City, Oregon by his parents, Norleigh and Rosalyn Tendick Alford. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1982, served in the military, then went on the road working with his parents for Mayflower Transport.
In 1984 he became an independent owner/operator, and in 1993 switched to their west coast branch, World Wide Movers.
He retired from the road in 2005 and worked for a number of local freight companies.
He is survived by his wife Carol, mother Rosalyn, brothers Butch and Dave, and sister Jackie.
He touched many people with his belief in Christ. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Dan has asked for contributions to animal shelters.
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THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 31 October 2015
Daniel Alford, 52, of Junction City, died Oct. 24. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Junction City. Arrangements by Springer and Son in Aloha.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Norleigh Leroy Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Daniel 1963 OR1, Norleigh Leroy 1930 OR2, Norleigh Leroy 1910 OR3, Rollie Everett 1885 OR4, Philip 1854 CA5.
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DELILA ALFORD WALKER SHELDON
Great-Great-Grandmother of Alicia Roundy Houston, AAFA #0001; and Kristine Ella Brown-Vander Hoeven, AAFA #1547
Delila and her children, taken shortly after the death of her husband James
Photos from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001, Great-Great-Granddaughter of Delila and her first husband, James Washington Walker
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 30 December 1933
Mrs. Delila Alford Sheldon, daughter of Russell and Martha Alford died Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Tribble of Marcola [Lane Co.]. She suffered a severe paralytic stroke early this year from which she never recovered.
Mrs. Sheldon spent her early life on her father’s farm just north of Harrisburg [Linn Co.]. On March 4, 1873, she was married to James W. Walker. Of their seven children, five are now living. Jonnie H. [should be R.] Walker died in infancy, and Mary Jane Walker Morgan died in 1906. Mr. Walker died on April 4, 1890.
Mrs. Sheldon was later married to Garrison Sheldon. Since his death about two years ago she has made her home with her several children.
She leaves one son, Jesse F. Walker of Salem; four daughters, Mrs. Mahlon Hawk [Ozena Ellen] of Oswego, Mrs. Lee Chalder [Perl Frances] of North Bend, Mrs. Green Fawver [Ida May] of Junction City, and Mrs. Edgar Tribble [Tempy Elizabeth] of Marcola; 36 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two brothers, six sisters and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sheldon were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Alford cemetery.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Delila 1857 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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DENNIS DEE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 4 July 1995
Dennis Dee Alford—A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, in Estacada Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Alford died July 2 at age 62.
He was born July 1, 1933, in Milton.
A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Alford retired as a timber faller in 1992. He was a member of Springwater Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Alford married Joy Thompson on Sept. 26, 1993.
Survivors are his wife; son, Michael E. of Wenatchee, Wash.; daughters. Patricia Mae Bullock of Albany, Kathleen B. Karren of Phoenix, Ariz.; Tammy Kay Ukes of Oakland, Calif., and Denise D. Akins of Estacada; father, Everett V. of Dayton, Wash., brother, Calvin of Newport, Wash.; sister, Edith Alford-Pflug of Walla Walla;10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Interment in Springwater Cemetery.
Photo from Springwater Cemetery, Springwater, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephanie LaVigne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dennis D. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Estacada, Clackamas Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Everett Vernon Alford and Ethel A. Fisher Alford, in Washington Obituaries; and his brother Elmer Roger Alford in Alaska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Dennis Dee 1933 OR1, Everett Vernon 1901 KS2, Alva Clark 1871 IL3, Martin Luther 1846 IL4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 16 February 2007
VENETA [Lane Co.]—Dennis G. “Gary” Alford of Veneta died Feb. 3 of complications of diabetes at age 41. No service is planned.
He was born July 25, 1965, in Reno, Nev.
Survivors include his mother, Vickie Alford, and a sister, Kelly Alford of Portland.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
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IDAHO STATESMAN
Boise, Ada Co., ID—Sunday, 18 March 2007
Dennis Gary Alford, formerly of Boise, passed away Feb. 3, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Alford, 928 Skylark Ct. Santa Maria, Calif.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dennis G. Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence Veneta, Lane Co., OR.
From SSACI: Dennis Garrett Alford was born 25 July 1965 in Reno, NV.
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DILLARD OLIN ALFORD
Dillard and his mother, Sarah Ellen Davis Alford
Photo from BLsandon’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 7 February 1983
Dillard O. Alford, 82, of 525 South 6th Street, Harrisburg, Oregon, passed away February 4, 1983, in Eugene. He was born December 8, 1900, in Harrisburg and was a life-long resident of that community.
He is survived by his sister, Velma Evans, of Harrisburg and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 1983, from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. at Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Chapel, Junction City. Private burial will follow at Alford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Harrisburg Volunteer Fire Department Para-Medic Unit in care of the Chapel.
Photos from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
His gravestone is next to that of his parents.
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1983) dates of Dillard Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Albert Austin Alford and Sarah Ellen Davis Alford; and siblings Otto Emil Alford and Velma Frances Alford Evans in this compilation.
On his WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is Dillard Olin Alford, born 8 Dec 1900 in Harrisburg, OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dillard Olin 1900 OR1, Albert Austin 1867 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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DON ALFORD
[He died in ID, but we are including his obituary here because he lived in OR.]
ARGUS OBSERVER
Ontario, Malheur Co., OR—4 February 2004
Don Alford, 79, Ontario, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Boise. Arrangements are pending, Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Don Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 20 March 1924, last residence not listed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Don 1924 WV1, Sylvannus “Van” 1884 WV2, Adam A. 1841 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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DORIS MAE CLIFT ALVORD
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Doris Mae Alvord
August 26, 1926 - February 4, 2015
Doris married Floyd Clift which resulted in two children, Donna Kuzirian and David Clift. She later married Lee Davis Alvord Dec. 10, 1966 in Lincoln City, OR. Lee passed away in 1985. She lived in Lincoln City, Stuart Alaska, and McMinnville, OR. Doris was a very busy lady working on the “Alvord Farm” near Sheridan.
Doris attended the Willamina Christian Church. She loved gardening and her flowers, her pets and in the earlier years enjoyed going the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include: Donna Kuzirian of Aloha, OR, David Clift of Beaverton, OR., Ralph Alvord of Lincoln City, Leslie Alvord of Portland, OR, Andrea Alvord of Portland, Kathy Harm of Amboy, WA, many grandchildren and a very close friend Carol Lowe.
Services were held at Willamina Christian Church Monday, Vault Interment at Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan, OR.
Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home Directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lee Davis Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DOROTHY KAYE GRANT ALFORD
DAILY ASTORIAN
Astoria, Clatsop Co., OR—3 February 2005
Kaye Alford, 67, of Cannon Beach, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Cannon Beach.
Ms. Alford was born to Mildred and Wilbur Grant Sept. 19, 1937 in Memphis, Tenn. Her mother survives.
While in high school, Ms. Alford and a friend visited the suburban home of up-and-coming performer Elvis Presley, who serenaded them on the porch and signed their arms, while his mother served them lemonade.
Ms. Alford moved to Dallas, Texas. In the late 1980s, she moved to Oregon and became involved in issues related to health care, the rights of the disabled and accountability in government. In her later years, she took up kayaking, and family members said she became an accomplished painter, selling her work in local galleries.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Alford is survived by three children and a sister.
A memorial was held at Cannon Beach Community Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Hughes-Ransom Cremation & Mortuaries, 220 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, OR 97138.
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SEASIDE SIGNAL
Seaside, Clatsop Co., OR—Thursday, 10 February 2005
Kaye Alford, mother of three, died Jan. 24, at her home after a long battle with cancer.
Kaye was born and raised in Memphis, TN. As a housewife in Memphis and later in Dallas, TX, Kaye lived the standard suburban dream of friends, family and church.
Kaye became actively involved in issues related to healthcare, the rights of the disabled and accountability in government. Her creative energies also flourished during her final years in Cannon Beach, a community she loved dearly. In just a few short years, Kay became an accomplished painter. Her works of art garnered praise and sell in local galleries.
Kaye faced her illness with bravery and defiance, and even took up kayaking shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
In addition to her three children, Kaye is survived by a mother and sister.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy K. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 19 Sept 1937, last residence Cannon Beach, Clatsop Co., OR.
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DOROTHY MURRAE DAVIS ALFORD FRITZKE
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 May 1991
A funeral for Murrae Fritzke will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes.
Mrs. Fritzke died of cancer Monday in her Northeast Portland home. She was 71.
She was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Leakesville, Miss. She married Gerald Fritzke on June 1, 1946, in Lucedale, Miss., and moved to Portland about 1960. Mrs. Fritzke worked for United Medical Laboratory, which later became ICN, for a number of years until she retired when the lab closed in 1980.
Survivors besides her husband include her daughter, Melrae Luebner of Portland; sons, John Alford of Mobile, Ala., Marshall Alford of Amarillo, Texas, and Gerald Fritzke Jr. of Seattle; sisters, Janette Norris of Portland, Helen Harvey of Crawfordville, Fla., and Voncile Wise of Leakesville; brothers, Willis Davis and Harold Davis, both of Mobile, Alva Davis of Trinity, Texas, and Roger Davis of Theodore, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Disposition was by cremation.
The family suggests remembrances be contributions to the Oregon Division of the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Murrae D. Fritzke (SS# issued in AL), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her daughter Melrae Alford Leubner in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her first husband, Melvin Alford Sr., in Mississippi Obituaries; her son Marshall Carl “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries; her son Mervin J. “Big John” Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and stepson Melvin Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
From OR Deaths: Dorothy Murrae Fritzke, born 12 Sept 1919, died 27 May 1991 in Multnomah Co., spouse Gerald Fritzke.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
Her first husband’s lineage: Melvin 1913 MS1, Johnnie Lee 1890 MS2, John H. 1868 AL3, S.E. 1825 SC4, Peachman 1795 VA6.
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DORTHY CHRISTINE HALFORD HARMON
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Wednesday, 28 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Dorthy Christine Harmon, 73, of Ashland, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 1998) at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. A private service will be held Thanksgiving Day for Mrs. Harmon and her husband, Tom Harmon, who died Sept. 5, 1998....
She was born Dorthy Halford on Feb. 26, 1925, in Truman, Ark.
On May 19, 1944, in Charleston, S.C., she married Harl Tom Harmon. Soon after marrying, they moved to Bakersfield, Calif., where they lived until moving to the Rogue Valley in 1994.
Mrs. Harmon enjoyed sewing, reading and walking her dog, Loki.
Survivors include three daughters, Janis Stuck, Yreka, Calif., Peggy Bennion, San Francisco, Calif., and Sherrie Christy, Fort Jones, Calif.; a son, Robert L., Bakersfield; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
OR Deaths lists Dorthy Christine Harmon, born 26 Feb 1925 and died in Jackson Co. on 22 Oct 1998, spouse Harl.
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DOUGLAS LEE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 June 1913
EUGENE, OR, June 29—Douglas Alford, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Alford, was drowned in the Willamette River at Eugene today. He was swimming with two companions when he suddenly sank. One of the boys brought up the body quickly and physicians with a pulmotor were summoned, but efforts were futile.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: Douglas Lee Alford was born 18 June 1902.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Filbert Alford and Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and his siblings Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Clell Lavern Alford, and Emery Ray Alford, and William Everett Alford in this compilation
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Douglas Lee 1902 OR1, John Filbert 1865 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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DOUGLAS SCOTT ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 18 November 2005
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in Redland Pioneer Cemetery for Douglas Scott Alvord, who died Nov. 16, of alcoholism at age 38.
Mr. Alvord was born Feb. 16, 1967, in San Diego, Calif., and moved to Clackamas in 1975. He was a greenskeeper for Arrowhead Golf Course for the past 15 years. He moved to Oregon City in about 1990.
Survivors include his mother, LaVerne; brothers, Ron and Eddie; and sisters, Jana Alvord, Trina Houck, Stacy Barner and Dionne Ngirmekur.
Arrangements by Holman Hankins Bowker & Waud.
Photo from Redland Pioneer Cemetery, Redland, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Scott Failmezger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry), lists Douglas S. Alvord, born 16 Feb 1967 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Carro.
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EARL EUGENE ALFORD
OREGON JOURNAL
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 1 June 1953
[Although Earl died in ID, we are including his obituary here because he lived in OR.]
EARL E. ALFORD DIES IN IDAHO
Earl E. Alford, president and owner of Alford’s Inc., local Dodge-Plymouth dealer, died unexpectedly early Sunday [March 31] at Rexburg, Ida., a small community near Idaho Falls. His body is being returned here by train.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Colonial mortuary, with the services set tentatively for 1 p.m. Thursday. Imperial lodge, AF&AM, will be in charge.
Alford left Portland on May 12 by plane on a vacation trip, accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. H. Littlefield, close friends. The Littlefields took delivery on a new automobile in Detroit. The quartet then drove to New York city. They were en route home and had stopped at Rexburg for the night when Alford suddenly became ill and died from a heart attack.
Alford was born in Columbia, Wash., a town which no longer exists. It was not far from Marysville. He was graduated from Willamette University and had been in the automotive business here for around 30 years. In 1935 he was president of Portland Automotive Trades association. He also was a member of Oregon Automobile Dealers association, the Automobile Dealers Association of Portland, Leaders Club, Portland Golf club and was a Shriner.
Survivors are his wife, Marie; son, Gerald E., Portland; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Hoffman, Long Beach, Cal., and four grandchildren.
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THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Wednesday, 3 June 1953
Alford—May 31. Earl E. Alford, 4401 SW Twombley. Husband of Marie E. Alford; father of Eleanor Hoffman and Gerald E. Alford; brother of Mrs. Laurel Baker, Cecil and Lowell Alford; 4 grandchildren.
Friends invited to the services Friday, 11:30 am, in the Drawing Room chapel of the Colonial Mortuary, Sandy blvd. at 14th. Under auspices of Imperial Lodge No. 159, AF&AM. Interment Newberg, Or.
Photo from Friends Cemetery, Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Myers
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Iva Marie Emerson Alford; son Gerald Earl Alford; parents, Julian George Alford and Jennie E. Piggott Alford; and brother Cecil Henry Alford in this compilation.
Washington Births, 1883–1935 (Ancestry), lists Earl Eugene Alford, born 16 Sept 1896 in Columbus, Klickikat Co., WA; parents indexed as “Jolian Georg Alford” and “Zennie E. Piggott.” In the handwritten record, Julian is listed as age 32, a clergyman born in IA.
From OR Marriages: Earl E. Alford and Marie Emerson were married on 24 Dec 1916 in Yamhill Co., OR.
On Earl Eugene Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, a married substitute mail carrier, employed by J.G. Alford, living in Dundee, Yamhill Co., OR. He was born 16 Sept 1896 in Columbus, WA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earl Eugene 1896 WA1, Julian George 1863 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EDITH E. TAYLOR ALVORD
THE NEWS-REVIEW
Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR—Monday, 28 July 2003
Alvord, Edith E.—Age 82, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2003. She was born on November 16, 1920, in Toledo, Washington, daughter of James and Stella (Swope) Taylor, where she was raised and educated. She was united in marriage to Jack F. Alvord on December 10, 1938, in Toledo. Jack logged and was in the construction industry and worked in Washington, California and Oregon. They settled in Douglas County nearly fifty years ago. Edith made a house into a home for her family and enjoyed crocheting, hooking rugs and other crafts. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
She is survived by her husband of almost sixty five years, Jack of Winston, Oregon; a son, Jack A. Alvord and his wife, Janice of Roseburg, Oregon; three daughters, Ruby L. Fountain and her husband, William of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Ruth L. Lisea and her husband, Apolinar ; and Gaile A. Curtis and her husband, Bruce of Winston. Edith also leaves a brother, William Taylor and his wife, Rosalie of Eugene, Oregon; two sisters, Lythia Cochrane of Amboy, Washington; and Georgia Boyer of Kent, Washington. She has 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James.
Funeral services will be at Taylor’s Family Chapel on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 3 p.m. Officiating will be her grandson, Pastor Jack Duitsman. Private internment will be at the Roseburg National Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mrs. Alvord can be made to the Diabetes Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence Winston, Douglas Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Jack F. Alvord, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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EDITH ESTELLA “STELLA” ALFORD BROWN
Mother of Martha Phyllis Brown, AAFA #1233
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 6 November 1964
Mrs. Wendell (Stella) Brown, 69. Of 1543 Patterson St., Eugene, died Nov. 6. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Simon-Lounsbury Funeral Chapel, Eugene, with interment at Rest-Haven Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Martha Phyllis Brown in AAFA Member Memorials.
AAFA lists her husband’s name as Emanuel Oliver Wendell Holmes Brown. However, in many records, including his gravestone and his daughter’s obituary, he is Homer or Homer W.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
Her lineage: Edith Estella 1895 TX1, Haywood 1848 AR2, William F. 1811 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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EDITH MINNIE ALFORD THARP MURPHY
Aunt of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
ALBANY STATESMAN-JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Thursday, 10 November 1988
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edith M. Murphy (SS# issued in OR) was born 8 May 1909, last residence Monroe, Benton Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena Plagmann Alford; and siblings Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Clifford Orville Alford, Edna Ruby Alford Foster, and William Russell “Russ” Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Edith M. Murphy was born 8 May 1909.
From OR Deaths: Edith Minnie Murphy was born 18 May 1909 [different than SSCI and SSACI] and died 8 Nov 1988 in Benton Co., OR.
From OR Marriages: Edith Alford married Leonard E. Tharp on 16 Feb 1928 in Linn Co., OR.
From OR Divorces: Edith Tharp and Leonard Tharp were divorced on 2 Nov 1962 in Benton Co., OR.
From OR Divorces: Edith Thorp [sic] and Linnie Murphy were divorced on 2 Feb 1973 in Benton Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Edith Minnie 1909 OR1, Orville Leland 1884 OR2, William Newton 1858 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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EDNA LAVERNE ALFORD HOSELTON
Source unknown
_____, OR—_____ March 1983
Included in typed letter to Alicia Houston from Hazel Owen, 16 April 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
Edna Hoselton, 88, died March 2, 1983 at her home in Bend [Deschutes Co.]. She was b. Dec. 28, 1894 in Coburg [Lane Co.] to parents Thomas & Francis Alford.
Edna was m. Aug. 16, 1920 in Eugene to H. ? (Hal) Hoselton who survives her. In addition to her husband she is survived by a dau., Melba Fox of Bend; and 5 grandchildren, Bruce, David and Tim Fox all of Bend, Joanne Galloway of Texas and Donna Brockway of Los A. Ca. There are five gr-gr. children and 2 gr. gr. grand children; several nieces & nephews. 3 nieces living in the Coburg area are Lucille Pitkin, Ina Peoples and Alene Dornon.
Edna was preceded in death by a dau., Marilyn Fox who d. Feb. 20, 1982; 3 sisters, Lydia Gray, Etta Chandler, Clara Vogt; 2 brothers, Clarence Alford and Clayton Alford.
A graveside service was held Mon., Mar. 7 at Deschutes Memorial Gardens, Bend.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1983) dates of Edna Hoselton (SS# issued in OR), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas E. Alford and Frances M. Singletary Alford; and siblings Etta Florence Alford Chandler, Clayton Benjamin Alford, and James Clarence Alford in this compilation.
OR Deaths lists Edna Lav Hoselton, died 2 March 1983 in Deschutes Co., age 88, born 28 Dec 1894.
OR Deaths lists Hallie Mar Hoselton, died 9 May 1986 in Deschutes Co., age 91, born 21 Dec 1894, spouse Edna.
On Hallie Marion Hoselton’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, a farmer living in Coburg, Lane Co., OR. He was born 21 Dec 1894 in Crow, Lane Co., OR, and is single, “partial support of parents.”
Edna’s middle name is listed in several online family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Edna Laverne 1894 OR1, Thomas E. 1853 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EDNA RUBY ALFORD FOSTER
Aunt of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 16 July 1996
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna R. Foster (SS# issued in OR) was born 10 Dec 1913, last residence Toledo, Lincoln Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena Plagmann Alford; and siblings Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Clifford Orville Alford, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, and William Russell “Russ” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Edna Ruby 1913 OR1, Orville Leland 1884 OR2, William Newton 1858 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ELAINE FAYE ALFORD
DAILY COURIER
Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR—Saturday, 13 December 2003
Elaine Faye Alford, 59, of Grants Pass died on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Providence Medford Medical Center.
Ms. Alford was born on September 28, 1944, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She lived in Selma for 29 years before moving to Grants Pass.
Surviving are three brothers.
No services are planned. Private burial will be in Visalia, California. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elaine F. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
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ELINOR LILLIAN ALFORD TEETOR
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—25 November 1999
The graveside service for Elinor L. Teetor will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Willamette National Cemetery.... Mrs. Teetor, 85, of Milwaukie, formerly of Medford, died Nov. 5, 1999, of an aneurysm at her home....
She was born Elinor Alford on Oct. 2, 1914, in Ottawa, Ontario. She graduated from Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing. During World War II, she served in the Canadian Navy in England as a nursing sister, a rank equivalent to a U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade. She immigrated to New York around 1946. In 1954, she moved to Indiana, where she received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from St. Mary’s College in Fort Wayne. On Jan. 3, 1945, at HMS Niobe naval base, England, she married Howard A. Teetor, who died in 1967. She moved to Medford in 1964. Mrs. Teetor was a geriatric nurse at Rogue Valley Medical Center for 15 years. She moved to Clackamas after her retirement in 1979.
Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary Jane, Oregon City; two stepsons, Will-Robert, Jacksonville, N.Y., and Howard A. Jr., Windsor, N.Y.; two brothers, Walter Alford, Laguna Hills, Calif., and Douglas Alford, Huntsville, Ontario; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements: Crown Cremation & Funeral Services, Milwaukie.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claudia Towne Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elinor L. Teetor (SS# issued in NY), last residence Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR.
Elinor’s daughter, Rosemary Jane Teetor, posted a family tree on Ancestry’s OneWorld Tree, Ancestors of Howard AA Teetor Sr. & Elinor Lillian Alford Teetor. Elinor was the daughter of John Harold Alford and Muriel Grace Odell. Howard’s full name is Howard Alois Atwood Teetor, and he married Elinor on 3 Jan 1945 in Scotland, after the death of his first wife. Elinor’s lineage is from this tree.
Her lineage: Elinor Lillian 1914 Canada1, John Harold 1883 Canada2, William 1849 Canada3, John 1821 Ireland4.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD RODGERS
THE MORNING OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 17 November 1914
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Alford; siblings Albert Alford, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
Her mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1826 TN1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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ELMYRA ELIZABETH “MYRA” ALFORD MCWHINNEY
AAFA #0930
Sister of Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934, and Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—1 September 2012
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Laverne Park, 61217 Fairview Rd, Coquille [Coos Co.], for Elmyra “Myra” Elizabeth McWhinney, 87, of Myrtle Point.
Myra was born Sept. 27, 1924, in Watsonville, Calif., to Harry and Lavina Alford.
She passed away Aug. 26, 2012, in Coquille.
Myra was the youngest of six children and raised in the mountains above Santa Cruz, Calif. She married Benjamin McWhinney Aug. 19, 1948. They lived in Davis, Calif., while Ben attended UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, they moved to Daly City, Calif., and eventually to Sebastopol, Calif. After Ben passed away in 1989, Myra moved to Myrtle Point in 1991, to be closer to family.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, gardening, music, bowling, ballroom dancing, cooking, bingo, swimming and her cat, Tommy.
Myra was loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed by all, young and old.
She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Smith of San Jose, Calif.; daughters, Debra Christy of Reno, Nev., Nancy Orr and husband, Ross, of Myrtle Point; grandchildren, Rachele Orr-Summerville and partner, Leff Lyon, JB Orr and fiance, Crystal Hammer, and Amanda Orr; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Brooklyn, Makaia, Riley and one little girl on the way.
Myra was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; and her brothers, Warren, Eugene, Roy and Kenneth Alford.
…. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service….
Photo from Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens, Coquille, Coos Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ernie Krewson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her father, Harry Newton Alford; and brother Warren Newton Alford in California Obituaries; brother Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; and brother Kenneth Lee Alford in Hawaii Obituaries.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): Elmyra Elizabeth Alford was born 27 Sept 1924 in Santa Clara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Puriranc [sic: Purviance—Sarah’s maiden name is consistently misspelled in the CA Birth Records].
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton.
Her lineage: Elmyra Elizabeth 1924 CA1, Harry Newton 1885 CA2, John Wesley 1853 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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ELSIE L. WINFREY ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 23 June 2006
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Mulino Community Baptist Church for Elsie L. Alvord, who died June 16 at age 54.
Elsie L. Winfrey was born Oct. 20, 1951, in Payette [Payette Co.], Idaho, and moved to West Linn [Clackamas Co.] in 1953. She graduated from West Linn High School and was a homemaker in Mulino [Clackamas Co.], where she moved in 1995. In 1980, she married John D.; he died in 2000.
Survivors include her mother, Ethel Winfrey; sister, Faye Morehead; brothers, J.L. Winfrey, David Winfrey and Jim Winfrey.
Remembrances to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Oregon Cremation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie L. Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence Mulino, Clackamas Co., OR.
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ELVA MARIE DOOLITTLE ALFORD
EAST OREGONIAN
Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—18 February 2003
STANFIELD—The funeral for Elva Marie Alford will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston with burial to follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, 84, of Stanfield, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at her home.
She was born Sept. 22, 1918, in LeBet County, Kan., to William and Anna Mae Whitmer Doolittle. She was raised in Kansas and attended school there.
In 1940, she moved to Pendleton, where she worked at the airport. It was there she met and later, on Jan. 1, 1943, married Austin Alford. They moved to Stanfield in 1943.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and helped with the farm.
She loved bowling and enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafts, cooking and spending time with family.
She was a member of the Hermiston Bowling League, Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge.
Her husband, Austin Alford, died in 1998.
Survivors include son, Lee Roy Alford of Stanfield; daughters, Debra Alice Oliver of Salem, Violet Culver of Stanfield, and Karen Freeman of Hermiston; brothers, Wayne Doolittle of Pendleton and Everett Doolittle of Spokane; sister, Eva Murphy in southern Oregon; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.
Photo from Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Dan and Barbara Horn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elva M. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Stanfield, Umatilla Co., OR.
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EMALINE GALEY ALFORD
Photo from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001—originally from Robert Carr, 2nd great grandson of Thomas Alford
STATE RIGHTS DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 1 March 1895
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Alford; and children George M. Alford and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
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EMERY RAY ALFORD
Uncle of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
SPRINGFIELD NEWS
Springfield, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 25 March 1974
A funeral service for Emery Ray Alford, 1617 Market St., was held Monday afternoon, March 25, in McGaffey Andreason Memorial Chapel. The ... interment was in the Eugene Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died March 22 at the age of 78. He was born at Lancaster on August 29, 1895 and had lived in Oregon his entire life. For the past four years, he had resided at his present address. Mr. Alford was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Maintenance of Way Dept. for 42 years as a foreman. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way in Eugene.
Surviving are his wife, the former Grace I. Vaughn whom he married in Eugene on August 18, 1915; a daughter, Joanne Lou Alford of Springfield; a son, Ronald G. Alford of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Mrs. Bobbie Britt of Eugene, Mrs. Jeffrey Anderson of Springfield, Jeffrey and John Alford of Pleasant Hill; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clell of Portland, Ivan and Everett of Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Tribble of Alameda, Ca., and Mrs. Bessie Matson of Eugene.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jessica Dowell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1974) dates of Emery Alford (SS# issued through Railroad Board ), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Grace Irene Alford; parents, John Filbert Alford and Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; his children Helen Louise Alford, Ronald Gene Alford, and Joanne Loy Alford; and his siblings Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Clell Lavern Alford, Douglas Lee Alford, and William Everett Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Emery Ray 1895 OR1, John Filbert 1865 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EMMA CHARLOTTA ALFORD CLOVER
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 26 April 1957
Emma C. Clover of 316 “B” Street, Springfield, passed away at a local hospital on April 25, 1957 at the age of 86 years.
She was born November 20, 1870 at Harrisburg, Oregon, and spent her entire life in the state of Oregon. She was married in Harrisburg, June 4, 1887 to Charles P. Clover who preceded her in death in April, 1937.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alice (Herbert) Cox of Eugene, and Mrs. Florence McDonald of Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren;; one sister, Mrs. Linda Hawke of Springfield. Funeral services will be held at Buell Chapel on Monday, April 29, 1957 at 2 p.m., with Rev. J. Melvin Elving officiating. Interment will be in the Alford Cemetery at Harrisburg.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
From:
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 10 August 1949
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Emma Charlotta 1870 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ENORA EDITH ALFORD
CORVALLIS GAZETTE
Corvallis, Benton Co., OR—2 October 1906
Miss Edith Alford died at her home south of Philomath Thursday morning. She had been ill some time, but seemed to be improving until the last day or two.
Photo from Mount Union Cemetery, Philomath, Benton Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ZiegeFrau
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Newton Alford and Margaret Miranda Pierce Alford; and brother Orville Leland Alford in this compilation.
In 1900, Philomath, Benton Co., OR, she is listed as Enora E. Alford, age 19.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Enora Edith 1882 OR1, William Newton 1858 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ERMA JOYCE “JUDY” HAYNES ALFORD
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—5 April 2010
Jan. 26, 1920 —March 31, 2010
Erma “Judy” Alford, 90, of Lebanon passed away Wednesday at her home.
Judy was born in Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Haines) Haynes. She married Clifford O. Alford on Sept. 5, 1950, in Albany. She lived in the Liberty area near Sweet Home for many years. She had lived in Lebanon since 1995.
Judy enjoyed oil painting and working in her flower gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, in 1995.
She is survived her daughter, Charlotte Otsu of Tokyo, Japan; son Keith Alford of Lebanon; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Cemetery in Albany.
Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Matthew Brewster
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma Joyce Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 26 Jan 1920, last residence Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.
See the obituary of her third husband, Clifford Orville Alford, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial says:
Lewis L. Lines and Erma J. Haynes married 7/10/1937 Clark County, Washington.
Ted H. Ellis and Joyce Line married 7/4/1942 Clark County, Washington.
Clifford O. [Orville] Alford and Erma “Judy” Ellis married 9/5/1950 Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
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ERNEST CARL HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—12 June 1993
A funeral for Ernest Carl Halford of Troutdale, a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel in Gresham.
He died of cancer Thursday [June 10] in a Portland hospital. Mr. Halford was 75.
He was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Yazoo, Miss., where he was raised and graduated from high school. He married Elsie Johnson on Nov. 22, 1941, in Denver. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces. During World War II, Mr. Halford served as a bombardier in Africa.
He also was a bombardier during the Korean War and served two tours of duty as a rocket specialist in Vietnam before his retirement in 1967. Mr. Halford later worked as a security guard for the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nev., from 1968 until 1981, when he moved to Troutdale. His wife died in 1981.
Survivors include his son, Earl Martinson of Gresham; brothers, Louie of Greenville, Miss., Eugene of Denham Springs, La., Leon ‘‘Buck’’ of Canton, Miss., W.T. of Forest, Miss., and Clyde of Harlingen, Texas; sisters, Annie Goolsby of Grandon, Miss., and Ora Martin of Texas City, Texas; and three grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances be contributions to the Oregon division of the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ernest C. Halford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Troutdale, Multnomah Co., OR.
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ESTELLA MAY MINNS MCFARLAND ALFORD FURBUSH
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 October 1959
Alford—October 27, Estella, 1511 NE 61st; mother of Clifford Alford, Betty Almeter; sister of Margaret Simmons, Florence Kennett; five grandchildren.
Services Saturday, October 31, 11 am, Rose City Cemetery Chapel, Nydia Temple No.4, Daughters of the Nile, and Sunnyside Chapter No. 128, OES, participating. The Little Chapel of the Chimes, 430 N. Killingsworth, Directors.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 October 1959
Funeral for Estella M. Alford, 1511 NE 61st Ave., who died Tuesday, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Rose City Cemetery Chapel. Remains will lie in state at The Little Chapel of the Chimes until 9 a.m., Saturday.
She was born Jan. 29, 1889, in Oregon City. She moved to Portland 54 years ago. She was a member of the Nydia Temple of the Daughters of the Nile.
Survivors include a son, Clifford A.; daughter, Mrs. Betty Almeter; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Simons and Mrs. Florence Kennett; five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her second husband, Joseph Walter Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Betty Estelle Alford Almeter in this compilation.
From SSACI: Estella M. Alford was born 29 Jan 1889.
From Ohio, Births and Christenings Index (Ancestry): Stella Means was born 29 Jan 1889 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, daughter of Hugh Means and Elizabeth Thomas.
From OR Births: Estella May Minns Alford was born 29 Jan 1889 in Ironton, OH, daughter of Hugh Minns and Elizabeth Thomas Minns. Perhaps this was a delayed birth certificate.
In 1900, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, she is Stella M. Means, age 11 born OH, living with her parents, Hughey and Elizabeth Means, and 5 siblings, including Margaret and Flossie.
In 1910, Portland, Multnomah Co., OH, she is Stella McFarland, age 21 born OH, married, with son Clifford McFarland, 2 OR. They are living with Stella’s parents, Hughie and Elizabeth Minns, 3 of their other children, and Elizabeth’s father, Thomas M. Thomas.
From OR Marriages: Estella M. Alford married Lynn Furbush in 13 Jan 1938 in Marion Co., OR.
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ESTELLE ALFORD ARNOLD
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Friday, 27 April 1973
Estelle Arnold, 59, died Thursday [April 26] at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Texas, and had lived in this city since 1940. She was a 27-year employee of Weyerhaeuser Co. before her illness.
Mrs. Arnold is survived by a son, Lynn, daughters, Ann Lampropulos and Barbara Schulze, all of this city; sisters Letha Gaston, Athens, Tex., and Bessie Costanza, this city, also seven grandchildren.
Photo from Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Estelle Arnold (SS# issued in OR) was born 26 Aug 1913 and died _____ Apr 1973, last residence Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her siblings Bessie Ione Alford Torans Costanzo (with additional genealogical information) and Forest Verlon Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
Her lineage: Estelle 1913 TX1, Charlie 1889 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ETHEL MAY PIGGOTT ALFORD
Photo from An Alford Scrapbook
By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
THE BULLETIN
Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Tuesday, 3 October 1933
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Mrs. E.C. Alford Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Eugene C. Alford died at 7:15 […] night at her home in Blakely [..]hts following several years of […] from cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday after[noon] at 2:30 from Leslie Methodist [chur]ch in Salem. Burial will be […] in City View cemetery beside [her] son, Walden. No services will [be] held in Bend.
Mrs. Alford had been a resident […] Bend since April 1930 and resided Redmond about six years ago. […] is survived by her widower, Rev. E.C. Alford and a daughter [Mrs.] Oscar Larson in Bend. Other surving children are E. Clair Alford, Portland; Max L. Alford Salem, G. Dewey Alford, Los Angeles; Mrs. L.K. Gear, Oswego. [A] brother, William Piggott of [..]den Utah has stayed with his sister in Bend for the last year.
The funeral will be held in Leslie Methodist church at Mrs. Alford’s request. The funeral sermon [will] be preached by a close friend of [the] family, Rev. Earl Cotton of Willamette, Oregon. Niswonger and Winslow are in charge of local arrangements.
The Niswonger and Winslow [chap]el will be open from 2 o’clock […] afternoon until 7 o’clock tonight [for] the benefit of Bend and Redmond friends.
Ethel May Piggott was born September 10, 1866 in Linden, Indiana […] was married to Eugene C. Alford July 20, 1887. They moved to Oregon in 1890 and they have lived […] various sections of the state while Rev. Alford held pastorates in the Methodist church.
Since coming to Bend Rev. and [Mrs.] Alford have had their home […] to that of their daughter, Mrs. Larson. Ill during all of her short residence in Bend, Mrs. Alford has made many friends and won a host of admirers for her plucky fight against pain.
Many times during the last year her life was despaired of by physicians. During recent weeks Mrs. Larson, a trained nurse, has been assisted in caring for her mother by fellow members of the local unit of registered nurses.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene Clair Alford Sr., which includes a photo of the gravestone they share with their son Walden; and children Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Aggie Alford Larson, Lela Glee Alford Gear, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.
Notes from Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005, who transcribed this and many of the other old obituaries in this compilation: This volume was tightly bound making the microfilm copy difficult to read.
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ETTA FLORENCE ALFORD CHANDLER
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 28 March 1973
Etta Florence Chandler, 89 of 355 E. Dixon St., Coburg [Lane County, OR], died March 27, [1973]. A private graveside service will be held in the Masonic Cemetery, Harrisburg. McGaffey-Anderson Eugene Memorial Chapel, in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
Text: Chandler | Etta F. 1883 Mother 1973 —1880 Father 1952
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Etta Chandler (SS# issued in OR) was born 10 July 1883 and died _____ March 1973, last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas E. Alford and Frances M. Singletary Alford; and siblings Clayton Benjamin Alford, James Clarence Alford, and Edna Laverne Alford Hoselton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Etta Florence 1883 OR1, Thomas E. 1853 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EUGENE CLAIR ALFORD, JR.
OREGON JOURNAL
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—29 August 1972
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
E. Clair Alford, 78, of 7235 N. Vincent Ave., a retired mapping and evaluation engineer of Portland General Electric Co., died Sunday at his home. He worked for PGE 41 years, from 1914 through 1955 when retired.
He was a native of Portland, a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers of Portland, a life member of Mt. Tabor Lodge 42, AF&AM, a charter member of American Legion Post No. 1, Portland, and served in World War I with the 37th Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Pearle; two sons, Clair W. Alford of Lake Oswego and Verne E. Alford of Troutdale; two sisters, Mrs. Loren K. Gear of Lake Oswego and Mrs. Oscar Larson of Salem; a brother G.D. Alford of Hollywood, Calif., seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held Tuesday. Cremation followed with the Killingsworth Little Chapel of the Chimes in charge of arrangements….
Photo from Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 25 Feb 1894 and died _____ Aug 1972, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; his children Verne Eugene Alford and Clair Willis Alford; and his siblings Aggie Alford Larson, Lela Glee Alford Gear, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Eugene Clair 1895 OR1, Eugene Clair 1866 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EUGENE CLAIR ALFORD, SR.
Photos from An Alford Scrapbook
By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Sunday, 20 May 1945
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Funeral services for the Rev. Eugene Clair Alford, 78, well known Methodist minister and lecturer in geological circles who died Saturday, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Clough Barrick chapel. His death at his residence on route four followed an illness of about three months.
The Rev. Mr. Alford was born in Sioux City, Iowa and received his education in the east, studying for the ministry at DePauw university at Green Castle, Ind. He married Ethel May Piggott in 1887 and a few years later they came west to make their home in Oregon. He held various pastorates in eastern and southern Oregon, and then at Jefferson, Dayton and Independence where he became well known in the Willamette valley.
Beginning the study of geology first as an avocation, be became known for his lectures and writings on the scientific and religious fields of thought on that subject. He was the author of two books, “The Desert,” published about three years ago, and “Scientific Studies in Genesis,” now in the hands of a publishing company.
He retired from the ministry some time ago and had made his home on route four, Salem. Mrs. Alford preceded him in death in 1933.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Aggie B. Larson of Bend and Mrs. L. Glee Gear of Lake Grove; three sons, E. Clair Alford of Portland, Max L. Alford of Salem and G. Dewey Alford of Hollywood, Calif.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren…. Interment will be in City View cemetery.
Photo from City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
Inscription:
Ethel M Eugene C. Walden T.
1866–1933 1866–1945 1888–1910
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel May Piggott Alford; and children Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Lela Glee Alford Gear, Aggie Alford Larson, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.
Eugene Clair Alford was the son of Henry Constantine Alford and Harriet Foote. They married 24 Oct 1857 in Kendall, IL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Eugene Clair 1866 IA1, Henry Constantine 1828 NY2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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EUGENE EDWARD “GENE” ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 14 November 1973
Funeral for Eugene E. Alford, a retired pharmacist, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Wilhelm Funeral Home, with private vault entombment in Portland Memorial Mausoleum.
Mr. Alford, who lived at 6816 SE 32nd Ave., was born June 4, 1899, in Wallowa [Wallowa Co.]. He moved to Portland in 1939. He owned Westmoreland Drugs from 1939 until retiring in 1965.
He died Saturday at the age of 74.
A World War I veteran, Mr. Alford was a member of the American Legion. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, Westmoreland Community Club, 40 Et 8 Club, and the American and Oregon pharmaceutical associations.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughters, Barbara A. Ehman of Lake Oswego and Patricia A. Brown of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; [step]son, Gary L. Donnell of Springfield; sisters, Ruby Berry and Ethel Saling, both of Reno, Nev.; and eight grand-children.
The family suggests that remembrances be contributed to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 13 November 1973
Alford—Eugene (Gene), 6816 SE 32; husband of Lucille (Donnell) Alford; father of Barbara A. Ehman, Lake Oswego; Patricia A. Brown, Port Coquitlam, B.C.; Gary L. Donnell, Springfield; brother of Ruby Berry and Ethel Saling, Reno; 8 grandchildren.
Friends invited to services Wednesday Nov 14, 1pm. Wilhelm Funeral Home
6637 SE Milwaukie, Portland 235-3101. Entombment Private. In lieu of flowers, friends may give to the Shrine Hospital.
Photo from Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Arntson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1973) dates of Eugene Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Leila Mae Croft Alford; and his second wife, Lucille E. Quam Donnell Alford, in this compilation.
From OR Deaths; Eugene Edw. Alford, born _____ June 1899 and died 10 Nov 1973 in Multnomah Co., wife Lucille.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Eugene E. Alford, age 23 son of G.M. Alford and Bertha M. Lovley, married Leila Mae Croft, age 23 daughter of W.A. Croft and Elizabeth Rembe, on 25 June 1920 in Clarke Co., WA.
From OR Marriages: Eugene Alford married Lucille Donnell on 25 Nov 1961 in Multnomah Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Eugene Edward 1899 OR1, George Merrill 1867 KS2, John 1822 VA3, James 1793 VA4, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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EVA A. MATTESON ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Richard “Tony” Kirk, AAFA #1005
Photo from An Alford Scrapbook
By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
Back Row L-R: Frederick G. Alford - Alva C. Alford - Oscar G. Alford
Middle Row: Martin L. Alford - Mamie B. Alford - Eva A. Matteson Alford
Front center: Charles Lee Alford
COQUILLE VALLEY SENTINEL
Coquille, Coos Co., OR—Thursday, 12 April 1945
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Eva A. Alford passed away at the home of her son, Charles L. Alford, two miles east of town, at 4:00 a.m. Saturday April 7, at the age of 92 years, ten months and 28 days.
The deceased was born in Waterman, Ill., May 9, 1852, and came to Coquille four years ago.
Survivors include four sons, Alva Alford, Oregon City, Oregon; Fred G. Alford, Algona Wash.; Oscar G. Alford, Porterville, Calif.; Chas. L. Alford, Coquille, and 17 grandchildren, two of whom live here. The two are Mrs. Robert Repass [daughter of Alva], Coquille, and Vern Alford, Fairview. There are six great grandchildren and two sisters, who are Mrs. Jean Kirkpatrick, Waterman Ill., and Mrs. Sadie Breeding, Plymouth, Ind.
The Gano Funeral Home had charge of arrangements and the body was shipped to Portland for cremation.
Photos from Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders Co., MT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shawn James Emmett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her grandson William Robert Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband, Martin Luther Alford; and son Charles Lee Alford in Montana Obituaries; and of her grandson Everett Vernon Alford in Washington Obituaries.
From Tony Kirk: Eva was the widow of Martin Luther Alford and the daughter of Oscar Matteson and Marian (Hall) Matteson. My great-grandfather Alva Clark Alford was the oldest son of Martin and Eva. The Mrs. Robert Repass listed in the obituary of Eva was my grandmother Florence Irene Alford, who married (1) Leelin Kirk, (2) Robert Repass.
This obituary and many of the other old obituaries in this compilation were transcribed by Richard “Tony” Kirk, August 1998, from a microfilmed copy located at the University of Oregon Library.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Martin Luther 1846 IL1, Clark Baker 1803 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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EVAN CLAIR ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 12 June 2000
Inurnment will be held June 23 for Evan Clair Alford of Eugene, who died June 2 of age-related causes. He was 87.
He was born May 3, 1913, in Brookhaven, Miss., to Samuel and Lillian Delagarza Alford. He married Opal Zeleny in Charlton County, Ga., on Dec. 29, 1946. She died in 1977. He married Linda Enbysk in Reno, Nev., on Nov. 18, 1977.
Alford earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Oregon and became a doctor of optometry at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. He was in charge of aircraft maintenance during World War II and was a member of the Strategic Air Command during the Korean War.
He practiced optometry in Mississippi and was an English professor at Lane Community College for 12 years. Before moving to Eugene in 1965, he lived in Mississippi, Illinois, Hawaii and Texas.
His interests included jogging, golf, cooking and winemaking. He taught and played bridge at Campbell Senior Center for nine years and was a member of the Eugene Elks Lodge and the Retired Officers Club of the Emerald Empire.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Eva Alford of Springfield; and a son, John of Eugene.
The June 23 inurnment, with military honors, will be at 11 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements….
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AM Hentges Krieg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evan C. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
We included the obituary of his father, Samuel Neaman Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and his mother, Lillian Edna Delagarza Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
Evan is buried with his first wife, Opal Zeleny Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Evan Clair 1913 MS1, Samuel Neaman 1870 MS2, Seaborn John 1807 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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EVELYN CAMERON ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 6 June 1947
Page 1
Photo from Green Mountain Cemetery, Rainier, Columbia Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan B.
AAFA NOTES: From OR Deaths: Evelyn Alford died 4 June 1947 in Columbia Co., OR.
We included the obituary of her husband, Carl Everett Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
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EVELYN LUOMA ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—22 August 1984
Alford—Evelyn L., 66, of Lake Oswego, wife of Clair; mother of David Alford and Susan Weinstein; sister of Thomas Luoma; 6 grandchildren.
Member of Lake Grove Presbyterian Church; Tualatin Country Club; Ladies Golf Clug.
Services 1 PM Thursday, Aug 23, Chapel of Lincoln Willamette Funeral Directors, 9775 SE Mt. Scott blvd. Private interment Willamette National cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 14 March 1918, last residence Lake Oswego, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Clair Willis Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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FAYE GLADYS ALFORD RICHMOND
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 20 March 1963
Faye Alford Richmond of 1314 “D” Street, Springfield passed away March 18, 1963 at the age of 76.
She was born March 16, 1887 near Harrisburg, Oregon. Her husband, Guy and a daughter, Faye Croson preceded her in death.
She is survived by 8 children: Odetta Fetsch, Helen Kirkpatrick, Joan Daniels, Blanche Privat and Lyle, all of Springfield; Frances Ahre and Gordon, both of Eugene; and Gertrude Orosz of Seattle; 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the Poole-Larsen Chapel, Friday, March 22, 1963 at 10 a.m. Rev. Murray McLess officiating. Interment at West Lawn.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rena Robbins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her memorial at FindAGrave.com says she was the daughter of Isaac Newton Alford and Martha J. Windom. Married (1) Archie A. Miller on 14 Sept 1904. Married (2) Guy A. Richmond on 10 March 1910.
The section of the cemetery where she is buried is Garden of Canaan Lot 40 space 7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Faye Gladys 1887 OR1, Isaac Newton 1857 OR2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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FOREST VERLON ALFORD
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Thursday, 4 September 1947
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HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Thursday, 4 September 1947
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COOS BAY TIMES
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Thursday, 4 September 1947
Photo from Klamath Memorial Park, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sisters Bessie Ione Alford Torans Costanzo (with additional genealogical information) and Estelle Alford Arnold in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Gary Phillip Alford in California Obituaries.
From:
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Wednesday, 8 November 1944
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
Her lineage: Forest Verlon 1915 TX1, Charlie 1889 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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FRANCES M. SINGLETARY ALFORD
Photo from AAFA #1503 Richard Parker’s Richard Parker and Trudi Lewis Parker Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 29 April 1938
Mrs. Frances M. Alford, 80, a resident of Coburg since 1890, died Thursday morning at her home.
She was born Frances Singletary in Green county, Mo., and came with her family to Jackson county, Oregon, at the age of 18. She was married at Gold Hill, June 26, 1879, to Thomas E. Alford, who died in 1932. The couple lived near Harrisburg from November, 1879, until 1890.
Mrs. Alford is survived by two sons, J. Clarence Alford of Wendling, and Clayton Alford of Coburg; four daughters, Mrs. Carpus Gray, Mrs. Walter Chandler, and Mrs. Clara Vogt, all of Coburg, and Mrs. H.M. Hozelton, Springfield; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral arrangements will be announced from the Poole chapel.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas E. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Clayton Benjamin Alford, James Clarence Alford, Etta Florence Alford Chandler, and Edna Laverne Alford Hoselton in this compilation.
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FRANCIS “BUD” ALFORD
THE BULLETIN
Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Monday, 11 June 2007
Dec. 3, 1927–June 4, 2007
Francis “Bud” Alford, of Bend, died June 4. He was 79. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Prineville Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 3, 1927, in St. Paul, Minn., to Stanley and Margaret (Caron) Alford. He married Rose Mobley in 1958. They later divorced.
Mr. Alford joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He owned and operated Country Store in Prineville for many years. He later worked as a salesman for Rice Motors in Prineville, Hamilton Chevrolet in Redmond and Bob Thomas. He retired in 2000. He served as a president and chairman of the Prineville Chamber of Commerce in 1963. He was a member of Prineville Golf and Country Club and Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, skiing, racing motorcycles and golf.
Survivors include a son, Alan, of La Pine; a daughter, Debra Larson, of Hershey, Pa.; a sister, Darlene May, of Tillamook; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Prineville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Francis Alford (SS# issued in MN), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.
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FRANK ALONZO ALVORD
Frank in 1926
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Maurine B
Photo from Jack Breglio’s Our Family (tree) at Ancestry
Used with permission – from a family album
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—20 June 1997
A funeral has been held for Frank Alonzo Alvord, who died June 13, 1997, at age 92.
Mr. Alvord was born March 20, 1905, in Mount Vernon, Wash. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1920s. He married Lela Staub in 1930. They moved to Clackamas in 1940. He was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Beverly of Portland; sons, Duane of Miami Beach, Fla., and Stanley of Belfair, Wash.; brothers, Bill of La Conner, Wash., and Ben of Grass Valley, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Union Cemetery in Cedar Hills. The family suggests remembrances to Our House of Portland, 2727 S.E. Alder, Portland, Ore. 97214.
Photo from Union Cemetery of Cedar Mill, Portland, Washington Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mikala Dent
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Frank A. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.
See the obituarioes of his wife, Lela Mabel Staub Alvord; and daughter Beverly Jean Alvord Bryan in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Duane Stuart Alvord in Florida Obituaries; and of his siblings Seatta Mary Alvord Brubaker and William N. Alvord Sr.; and grandfather William Nelson Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
According to several online family trees, Frank Alonzo Alvord (1905–1997), was the son of Carl Stuart Alvord and Rhoda Francis Dix.
On Carl Stewart Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, a farmer and blacksmith living in Clearbrook, Whatcom Co., WA. He was born 8 April 1878 and names Rhoda Francis Alvord as his nearest relative. He signed his full name.
In 1920 and 1930, Carl, b. KS, and Rhoda Alvord are in Nooksack, Whatcom Co., WA.
In 1900, Carl Alvord, age 22 b. Apr 1878 in KS, is with his parents, W.A., b. Mar 1849 in IL, and Mary C. Alvord, in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.
In 1880, Carl Alvord, age 2 b. KS, is living with his parents, William and Mary Alvord, in Swede Creek, Riley Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Frank Alonzo 1905 WA1, Carl Stewart 1878 KS2, William Nelson 1849 KS3, Nelson 1813 NY4, Joel 1779 CT5, Bela 1741 CT6, Aaron 1713 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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FRANKIE E. ANDERSON HALFORD
SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
Spokane, WA—Friday, 19 March 1999
Memorial Service for Frankie E. (Anderson) Halford, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Wands Funeral Home in Tillamook [OR] is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Halford, who was born in North Bend, Ore., died Saturday [March 13].
In 1984 she married Lester Halford.
She was a loan officer for SeaFirst Bank in Spokane and worked in the banking industry for 32 years before retiring in 1995.
The couple then moved to Reno, Nev., and in 1996 to Tillamook.
She was a member of the eagles Lodge and Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Randy Anderson of Spokane; four daughters, Vicky Sing of Colbert, Carla Zichnert and Carla Liepelt, both of Deer Park, and Shelly Hieckman of Reno; two stepchildren, Steve Miller and Candace Phillips, both of Austin, Texas; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frankie E. Halford (SS# issued in WA) was born 1 Nov 1936, last residence Tillamook, Tillamook Co., OR.
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FRANKLIN B. ALFORD
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—16 October 1938
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Frank Alford, passed away October 15 at the residence on route six at the age of 75 years.
Survived by widow, Evelyn; two daughters, Mrs. William [Wilma] Rowland and Edith Rhodes, both of Salem route six.
Services will be held Monday, October 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Terwilliger Funeral home with interment at Lee Mission cemetery. Brother Fields will officiate at services conducted by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Left to right: Jennie Viola Alford Johnson, her father Franklin B. Alford, and Angeline Matting, unknown relationship. Franklin’s wife is listed as being buried in the same plot, but there is no gravestone for her.
Photos from Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Sozzi
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Missouri Evelyn Orpurd Alford; and his daughter Jennie Viola Alford Johnson in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Minnie Jeanette Alford in California Obituaries.
Franklin was the oldest child of Buell Goodsell Alford and Mary Bush.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Franklin B. 1862 IL1, Buell Goodsell 1835 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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FRED HARLEY ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 21 May 1931
HILLSBORO, Or, May 20—Fred H. Alvord, 68, died at Portland Tuesday.
He was born at Wisconsin, September 1, 1863.
He is survived by his widow, Maybelle Alvord, Hillsboro, route 3; a son, Clayton H. of Mount Vernon, N.Y., and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Frost of Hillsboro.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 P.M., at the Tualatin Plains Presbyterian church. Interment at Church cemetery.
Photo from Old Scotch Church Cemetery, Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Turner
Photo from East Shelburne Cemetery, Shelburne, Franklin Co., MA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Chapman
Note on this memorial: “Fred may actually be buried in Washington County, Oregon, USA next to Maebelle Alvord.”
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his grandchildren Donald Clayton Alvord in Utah Obituaries; and Virginia Rae Alvord Davies Chapman in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Fred Harley 1863 WI1, Zerah 1830 MA2, Cephas 1803 MA3, Zerah 1765 MA4, Gad 1726 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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GARTH KEVIN ALFORD
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
Seattle, King Co., WA—Friday, 26 August 2005
Garth Kevin Alford age 56, died in his home at Grand Ronde [Polk Co.], OR on August 19, 2005 of natural causes. At his request, there will be no services held.
He graduated from Pasadena [CA] High School. Received his BA from UCLA in Near Eastern Studies, his MA in Near Eastern Languages from UC Berkley and Ph.D in Classics from the U of WA. Until 1977 he lived in CA, then 2 years in Illinois and settled in the Northwest, first in Oregon, then 2 years in Missouri where he taught at the U of Western Missouri. He returned to the Northwest teaching in the Seattle area. The last few years he resided in Oregon.
He is survived by his former spouse, Nancy Wolfe of Tacoma, WA; mother, Cordelia Alford of Pasadena, CA; daughter, Eva S. Alford of San Diego, CA; daughter, Charlotte M. Wolfe of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Judith Lattimore Koonin of San Diego, CA.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Garth K. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 May 1949 and died 20 Aug 2005, last residence Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry) lists Garth Kevin Alford, b. 30 May 1949 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Peterson.
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GARY LEONARD ALFORD
Photo from starlilly1953’s Lawrence, Hollomon, and Austin family tree (Ancestry)
WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—Monday, 26 September 2016
Gary Alford of Joseph passed away recently at age 70.
He was born Nov. 7, 1945 in Enterprise to Merle and Aleene Alford. He attended school in Joseph and graduated from Joseph High School in 1963. He later attended Oregon State University, where he earned a degree in agriculture economics in 1971. He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965–1971 and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, and Topeka, Kansas.
After college he resumed farming with his father, then purchased his own land and established his own farm. He married Susan Gates-Cooper on Feb. 28, 1981 in Joseph. Gary and Susan loved to travel when the farming allowed it. They also attended many cattle sales.
Gary is survived by wife Susan; son Lee Cooper and family; brother John Alford and family; sister Marietta Hauser; and all of Joseph.
He was preceded in death by his parents Merle and Aleene and nephew Michael Hauser.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the VFW Hall in Enterprise. Bollman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—Tuesday, 20 September 2016
A single-vehicle crash on Highway 82 near Minam on Monday afternoon resulted in the death of a Joseph man, authorities reported Tuesday morning.
Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to the crash site near milepost 31 (Minam Grade) just after 3 p.m.
A preliminary investigation revealed that an older-model Dodge farm truck operated by Gary Leonard Alford, 70, of Joseph was traveling eastbound down Minam Grade when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and traveled down the embankment, where Alford was ejected, officials say.
Emergency services personnel extracted Alford from the hillside below the roadway. Life Flight arrived on scene but Alford had succumbed to his injuries before he could be evacuated from the scene.
Authorities say witness statements and some scene evidence suggest that an equipment failure may have been a contributing factor in the crash.
The highway was closed for two hours while the investigation was being conducted. OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation, Elgin Fire, Union County Sheriff’s Office and Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office.
Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Susan Lee Gates Cooper Alford; and parents, Merle Leonard Alford and Aleene Claire Barton Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Gary Leonard 1945 OR1, Merle Leonard 1918 NM2, George Leonard 1896 MO3, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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GENEVA IRENE DILLINGER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 24 June 1981
Funeral Services for Geneva I. Alford will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Skyline Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be in Skyline Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Alford, a housewife, died Monday [June 22] in a Portland hospital. She was 70. A native of Moro, she had lived in the Portland area for the last 47 years.
Surviving are her husband, Cecil of Portland; son, John P. Alford of Aptos, Calif.; daughter, Donna J. Vanderkin of Portland; sister, Edith Andrews of King City; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Geneva Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 10 Dec 1908 and died _____ June 1981, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Cecil Henry Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From Miller Family Tree, Ancestry: Geneva Irene Dillinger Alford was the daughter of Peter James Dillinger and Estella May McLachlan. Her husband was Cecil Henry Alford.
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GEORGE M. ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR —Sunday, 10 July 1938
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas Alford and Emaline Galey Alford; sister Sarah Jane Alford Leach; and half-siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, James Knox Polk Alford, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
His mother was Thomas Alford’s third wife, Emaline Galey.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: George M. 1854 OR1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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GEORGE WAYNE ALFORD
THE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—Thursday, 21 March 2002
George Wayne G.W. Alford, 80, of Joseph died Feb. 27 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bollman Funeral Home with military committal at the Enterprise Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 22, 1921, to George L. and Ruth Alford in Floyd, N.M. The family came to Wallowa County in 1925 and bought their family farm in 1936. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1939 and attended Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande.
He served in the Navy during World War II, attending boot camp in Farragut, Idaho, and radio school in San Pedro, Calif. He then served as a radio operator aboard the USS Competent in the South Pacific. His ship was one of the first to sail in to Nagasaki, Japan, after the atomic bomb was dropped.
He later served with the Oregon State Police in Ontario. He farmed with his brother, Merle, for over 50 years and was a member of the VFW Post 4307.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Clebert Alford of Portland, Glen and Helen Alford of Amity, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash., Aleene Alford of Joseph and other relatives.
His oldest brother, Merle, died earlier….
Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers Clebert Carter Alford, Glen Emory Alford, and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Wayne 1921 NM1, George Leonard 1896 MO2, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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GERALD EARL ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Thursday, 22 April 1993
Memorial service for Gerald Earl Alford of Southeast Portland will be at 2 p.m., Friday in the Eastside Free Methodist Church, 650 S.E. 139th Ave.
Mr. Alford died in a Portland nursing home of pulmonary fibrosis Thursday [April 15]. He was 74. Cremation will be private. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Newberg.
Mr. Alford was born in Portland Sept. 20, 1918, and owned and operated a recreation vehicle dealership on 82nd Avenue until retiring in 1981.
Surviving are his wife, Marie; daughters, Gayle Nolenboom of Olympia and Jani Whitacre of Rhododendron; six grandchildren.
The family suggests that remembrances be contributions to the American Lung Association or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
Photo from Friends Cemetery, Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Myers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gerald E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Earl Eugene Alford and Iva Marie Emerson Alford; and his grandparents, Julian George Alford and Jennie E. Piggott Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Gerald Earl 1918 OR1, Earl Eugene 1896 WA2, Julian George 1863 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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GLEN EMORY ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
NEWS REGISTER
McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR—Friday, 2 December 2003
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, for Glen Emory Alford of McMinnville, who died Nov. 30, 2003, at Oakwood Country Place [McMinnville, Yamhill Co.]. He was 76.
He was born May 21, 1927, in Enterprise and was raised in Wallowa County, then lived most of his life in the Willamette Valley and Baker City. He served in the Navy for a year just before the end of World War II.
Mr. Alford was an avid fisherman and hunter. But his greatest hobby was working with wood, sharing his carpentry skills with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; three daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Calif.; a son, David Alford of Albany; a brother, Clebert Alford of Portland; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were in the care of Macy & Son Funeral Directors, McMinnville.
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WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—Thursday, 11 December 2003
Glen Emory Alford, 76, of Amity, died Nov. 30, 2003, at Oakwood Country Place. He was born May 21, 1927 in Enterprise to George L. and Ruth Alford.
After graduating from Enterprise High School in 1947, Mr. Alford spent a short time in the Navy until the end of WWII. He lived in the Willamette Valley and Baker City most of his adult life. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and an accomplished woodworker.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; three daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Calif.; a son, David Alford of Albany; a brother, Clebert Alford of Portland; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George of Joseph.
Funeral services were held Dec. 3, 2003, at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland….
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claudia Towne Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Glen E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Amity, Yamhill Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helen M. Houck Alford; his mother, Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers Clebert Carter Alford, George Wayne Alford, and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Glen Emory 1927 OR1, George Leonard 1896 MO2, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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GRACE HILDA FISCHER ALFORD
Grandaunt of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 17 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in Molalla Funeral Chapel for Grace Hilda Alford, who died of congestive heart failure Nov. 15 at age 92. Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 8, 1906, in Rushmore, Minn. Her maiden name was Fischer. She moved to Salem as a young girl and to Portland in about 1925, and to Colton in about 1978. She was a clerk for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 15 years, retiring in 1971. In 1925, she married Leroy H.; he died in 1952.
Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Hemerick of Hood River and Juanita Jenkins of Colton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in Adams Cemetery in Molalla....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grace H. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Colton, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituary of her son Robert Eugene Alford in this compilation.
Leroy Henry Alford was born March 6, 1906 in Seattle, WA, and died Sept 19, 1952. He was the son of Alva Clark Alford and Nora Grace Carter. He married Grace Hilda Fischer Dec 16, 1925. Their children were Robert Eugene Alford b. 1926, Juanita Eileen Alford b. 1932, and Marilyn Lois Alford b. 1942.
Tony Kirk’s brother, Neil Kirk, wrote the following article about Grace Alford’s 90th birthday for a family newsletter published November 12, 1996.
GRACE ALFORD CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ATTEND THE FESTIVITIES AT JENKINS’ PLACE.
By Neil Kirk
Grace Alford born in Rushmore, Minnesota, October 8, 1906 moved to Oregon with her parents Lucinda and Leonard Fischer around 1914. At 13 she survived Typhoid Fever without the help of modern medicine. In 1925 Grace married Roy Alford. Serving as a traditional housewife and mother of the era, she raised three children: Bob, Marilyn and Juanita. In her middle forties she was widowed. Without a high school education she found employment and worked until age 65. And today the family encompasses five generations. Grace has seven grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Birthday parties. Those festive occasions are almost always a time to reflect on the past, present and future—not only the one being honored.
But when relatives celebrated Grace Alford’s 90th birthday a month ago, they had nearly a century of questions that Grace and her daughters answered. I learned where she was born, how she survived typhoid fever and places she lived.
More important, I came to believe our ancestors are key in individual development. Grace received such influence. Values such as hard workers, artistic talents and disciplined lives are taught by parents through example. Grace’s parents shaped her view of work and art. She also influenced her own children and grandchildren.
As Grace and her daughters, Juanita and Marilyn, told about the past, I began to see a vivid picture of a hard working family. As if I was looking into a crystal ball, I envisioned nine-year old Grace Fischer. Living in the Salem, Oregon, area, her family followed crops harvesting such produce as hops. She would learn the value of hard work, which paid off later. But even more Grace acquired the kind nature of her father, and the artistic talents of her mother.
“My grandmother was real artistic,” Jaunita said. From that inheritance Grace applied that skill to doll making, a hobby she pursues to this day. But most of all Juanita remembers “Lucinda always had pink and white mints.” But even more Juanita recalls “how she always smelled.”
Leonard Fischer also had his influence. “My grandfather [Leonard] was a very kind quiet man.”
Juanita gave the following example. Grace once told a story about Leonard, which showed his unique kind nature. Grace had walked by a store window and saw a pair of shoes that delighted her. “He took her in and bought the shoes,” Juanita said. “They were not used to getting anything.”
“A church dress and a house dress is all they typically had to wear,” Marilyn said.
At age 56 Lucinda died. Leonard then remarried a woman from the Ozarks who smoked a corncob pipe. She had goats; so, “we called her the goat lady,” Jaunita said.
The artistic talents of her mother, the kind nature of her father and hardworking parents would be carried into Grace’s generation.
“My mother was always a hard worker,” Juanita said. Canning and gardening., “she really never went anyplace much. “I remember that Mom was always there.” And many household goods were made from scratch, including bread. “We used to churn our own butter. “After Grace got older, she was always there for her grandchildren,” Juanita remembers. “She could always find things for them to do.”
Tragedy struck the Alford Family when Grace was in her mid 40s. Juanita and Bob were married at the time, but Marilyn was still at home. Her husband, Roy, died. She did not have a high school education, according to her daughter, Juanita. She then went to work for Meier and Frank. Grace obtained the position because she passed all the tests. “Mom had to find a way to support herself” and that was the first job after Roy died. First she worked in will call for two years then in the auditing department for three years.
Later she went to work for the DMV where she was employed for 13 years until she turned 65. She was forced to retire. “She did not really want to retire,” her daughter Jaunita said at her birthday party. Policy dictated an end to her career as a public servant but retirement did not suit her. Grace then began doing sewing and alterations for a cleaner and the Parry Center. She also made dolls and continues making dolls to this day.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Leroy Henry 1906 WA1, Alva Clark 1871 IL2, Martin Luther 1846 IL3, Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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GRACE IRENE ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, Wednesday, 12 October 1983
Grace Irene Alford, 85, of 1617 Market St., Springfield, died Oct. 8. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Eugene, with cremation at Buell Chapel, Springfield.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jessica Dowell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 22 Feb 1898 and died _____ Oct 1983, last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Emery Ray Alford; and her children Helen Louise Alford, Ronald Gene Alford, and Joanne Loy Alford in this compilation.
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GRACE MARIE BUCKLES ALFORD
THE DALLES CHRONICLE
The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR—Sunday, 7 April 2002
Grace Marie Buckles Alford, 52, a resident of The Dalles, died at Mid Columbia Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2002.
She was born in The Dalles, Oregon, on March 22, 1950, the third of four children to Glen Lee and Dorothy Lucile (Clay) Buckles. She grew up in The Dalles, attended Thompson and Dry Hollow Grade Schools and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1968.
After high school, she moved to Hawaii for a short time, and then to Kenai, Alaska. She later returned to The Dalles, where she met her future husband, William Paul Alford. They married on June 18, 1981 in Reno, Nevada.
They lived in The Dalles until moving to the Salem (Oregon) area in 1988, returning to The Dalles in 1998 to care for Grace’s father.
She attended The Dalles Church of God and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, yard work and tending to stray animals.
She is survived by her husband, William “Bing” Alford; her son, Brian Glen Buckles and his wife, Julie; her grandson, Andy Buckles; her father, Glen Buckles and her brothers, Dale Lee Buckles and his wife, Laura, and Darrell Warren Buckles, all of The Dalles; her sister, Glenda Lucile Beck and her husband, Greg, of Eagle River, Alaska; nephews, Jeff and Donald Buckles, Jason, Daniel and Mitchell Alford; nieces, Renee Sibley and Amy Bednarczyk and 5 great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy, in June 1992….
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. Interment will follow at The Dalles Parklawn Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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HAROLD MCCLELLAN ALFORD
COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL
Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR—3 March 1966
FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT MEDFORD
Funeral service for Harold McClellan Alford of Spokane [Washington] was held Wednesday at Mills Mortuary. Interment was in Cemetery.
Alford, 22, passed away last Thursday at Medford [Jackson Co.] following a tractor accident. He was born in Cottage Grove [Oregon] March 12, 1943 and was married in 1965 in Spokane to Bonnie Boman who survives him.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son, John Michael; his mother, Mrs. Lela Huff Hall of Oakland, Calif., a sister, Evelyn Gray of Alameda, Calif. and several other relatives.
Photo from Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OR Deaths: Harold M. Alford died 24 Feb 1966 in Jackson Co., spouse Bonnie.
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HAZEL M. “HAP” ALFORD
Photo from Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
HERMISTON HERALD
Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Hermiston Aug. 19, 1922–March 16, 2015
Hazel M. “Hap” Alford, 92, of Hermiston died Monday, March 16, 2015, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 19, 1922, in Mount Vernon, Ore.
A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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HELEN ALFORD HAYS
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 12 February 2010
Helen A. Hays, 91, of Albany, formerly of Corvallis, died Thursday at the Mennonite Home. DeMoss-Durdan Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford Hays (SS# issued in MN) was born 23 Apr 1918, last residence Albany, Linn Co., OR.
We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Alford Nelson Yeck in Illinois Obituaries.
Oregon State University in Corvallis offers the “Helen Alford Hays Women in Microbiology Scholarship: For undergraduate Microbiology major with satisfactory academic standing; women given first consideration. Minimum GPA is 3.0”
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HELEN LOUISE ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 27 March 1923
Alford—At her home, 549 Sixteenth avenue east, Tuesday, March 17, 1923. Helen, aged six years, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Alford. Funeral services will be held from the Venten [?] chapel Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jessica Dowell
AAFA NOTES: Her gravestone says she was born 28 July 1916 and died 27 March 1923.
See the obituaries of her parents, Emery Ray Alford and Grace Irene Alford; and her siblings Joanne Loy Alford and Ronald Gene Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Helen Louise 1916 OR1, Emery Ray 1895 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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HELEN MARR HOUCK ALFORD
BAKER CITY HERALD
Baker City, Baker Co., OR—Monday, 18 February 2008
Helen M. Alford, 77, of Amity [Yamhill Co.], a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 14, 2008, at a Salem hospital.
Her funeral was Monday at the Chapel of Macy & Son in McMinnville. Pastor Jim Peterson officiated. Burial will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1930, at Enterprise to Eugene Albert Houck and Doris Francis Houck. She grew up in the Zumwalt area of Wallowa County.
In 1949, she married Glen Emory Alfred [sic] of Joseph. During their lives together they lived at Wallowa County, Baker City and the Willamette Valley.
She enjoyed family gatherings, playing pinochle and table games and sewing for her family. She loved being outdoors and often instigated family adventures from fishing the nearby lakes and streams to picking huckleberries on the mountainside, sharing a picnic in the park, sledding and building snowmen with the grandchildren. Helen loved singing “cowboy music” and yodeling with her sisters.
“She was our sunshine,” her family said.
Survivors include her son, David Alford of Albany; daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Va.; brother, Eugene Houck of Dallas, Ore.; sisters, Opal Fine of Vancouver, Wash., and Margaret Walter of Pasco, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In another article:
WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN
Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—Thursday, 28 February 2008
Helen Alford, the daughter of Eugene Albert Houck and Doris Francis Houck, was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Enterprise. She grew up in the Zumwalt area of Wallowa County. In 1949, she married Glen Emory Alford of Joseph. During their lives together they lived in Wallowa County, Baker City and the Willamette Valley.
Helen enjoyed family gatherings, playing pinochle and table games, and sewing for her family. She loved being outdoors and often instigated family adventures from fishing the nearby lakes and streams to picking huckleberries on the mountain side, sharing a picnic in the park, sledding and building snowmen with the grandchildren. Helen loved singing “cowboy music” and yodeling with her sisters.
Helen is survived by her children: David of Albany; Janet Schultz of Hillsboro; Glenda Farmer of Keizer and Susan Smith of Pismo Beach, Calif.; a brother Eugene “Bud” Houck of Dallas, Ore.; a sister Margaret Walter of Pasco, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and five great grand-children.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Marr Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Salem, Polk Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Glen Emory Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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HELEN OAKES ALFORD
CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES
Corvallis, Benton Co., OR—Thursday, 29 August 2013
Helen Oakes Alford, 92, died Saturday [August 24] at Corvallis Manor.
Helen was born April 8, 1921, in Sturgis, Miss. She was the daughter of N.C. and Mattie Hammill Oakes. She married John Alford on Nov. 6, 1944. The couple had three children, Virginia, Margaret and Edwin. Helen was an accomplished home economics teacher. One of her greatest gifts was her ability to teach. The family moved to Maryland in the late 1950s. When John retired, the couple moved to Southern Oregon in 1985 to be near their daughter, Virginia.
Helen was an ardent craftsperson, and often served as a 4-H leader and judge at state and county fairs. John died in 1990, and Helen moved to Corvallis in 2008. Throughout her life she was active in the United Methodist Church, especially in the United Methodist Women. She served at church bazaars and wedding and funeral receptions. She loved doing handiwork —she never sat down without some sort of project.
She will be remembered for her ready smile and welcoming attitude toward everyone.
Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, John Alford; her parents; her son-in-law, Richard Brittsan; two sisters; and her brother.
She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Brittsan of Corvallis and Margaret Alford of Swedesboro, N.J.; her son, Edwin Alford of Ballwin, Mo.; and four grandsons, Thomas Brittsan, Gary Brittsan, Todd Alford and Brett Barth.
Memorial donations in Helen’s name can be made to First United Methodist Church of Corvallis to be directed to the United Methodist Women for mission work.
Private inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Please leave your thoughts and memories for the family at www.mchenryfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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HERBERT EARL ALVORD
CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Friday, 25 December 1970
Photos from Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue Barnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert Alvord (SS# issued in KS) was born 26 Apr 1889 and died _____ Dec 1970, last residence Aurora, Marion Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of his daughter Erma Virginia Alvord Morris; parents, Abner Alvord and Thressa Carr Alvord; and siblings Albert Warren Alvord and Iva Dell Alvord in Kansas Obituaries.
1900 census, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS:
Abner Alvord head 50 Jul 1849 IA blank Canada married 22 years
Thressa wife 38 Oct 1861 IA blank IA 9 children, 8 living
Cora P. dau 14 Dec 1885 KS IA IA
Iva D. dau 12 Aug 1887 KS IA IA
Herbert I. son 11 Apr 1889 KS IA IA
Estella B. dau 9 Jan 1891 KS IA IA
Fred M. son 7 Jul 1892 KS IA IA
Minnie A. dau 6 Mar 1894 KS IA IA
On Herbert Earl Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, living in Neodesha, Wilson Co., KS, born 26 April 1889 in Yates Center, KS. He has a wife and one child, served in the Kansas Militia for 4 years, and has “auburn red” hair.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Herbert Earl 1889 KS1, Abner 1842 IN2, Menzo 1810 NY3, James 1789 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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IMOGENE ELIZABETH ALFORD STEPHEN
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Friday, 31 May 2002
A graveside inurnment service for Imogene Elizabeth Stephen, 75, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at Ocean View Memory Gardens, 1525 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay….
She was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Carroll County, Tenn., the daughter of Henry and Vera (Lawrence) Alford. She died May 28, 2002, in Coos Bay.
Imogene lived in Alaska and Coos Bay. She worked as a waitress at Duke’s and the Y drive-ins and Gussie’s, before retiring.
She is survived by her son, Robert Goodrich of North Bend; sister, Hattie Goodrich of Coos Bay; brothers, Dale Alford and William Alford, both of Tennessee and Ervin Alford of Springfield; grandson, Stephen Goodrich of Florida; great-grandsons, Kyle and Ethan Goodrich of Florida; and many special nieces and nephews, that she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Irving “Steve”; and brothers, James and Sherrell Alford.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131.
Photo from Ocean View Memory Gardens and Crematory, Coos By, Coos Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J. Metcalf
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Imogene E. Stephen (SS# issued in TN), last residence Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her mother, Vera Ann Lawrence Alford; and brother Sherrell Dee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Deail Lawrence Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
Her lineage: Imogene Elizabeth 1926 TN1, Henry Lee 1879 TN2, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN3, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN/VA4.
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IRENE D. ARNAIZ ALFORD
EAST OREGONIAN
Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Wednesday, 31 January 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990
ATHENA [Umatilla Co.]—Irene D. Alford, 53, longtime resident of Athena, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 1990, at Walla Walla.
Memorial services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Athena on Thursday at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 6, 1936 at Ontario, Calif., to Clarence and Mary Estein Arnaiz. She attended schools at Imperial, Calif.
On Aug. 2, 1958 she married Tom Alford at Yuma, Ariz. The Alford’s moved to Athena in the early 1960’s.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Athena and was past president of the Umatilla County CowBelles, past vice-president of the Oregon CowBelles, a member of Umatilla County Home Extension, a past member of the Athena PTA, and active in community affairs.
Survivors include her husband, at the home; sons, Charlie of Imperial, Calif., and Cliff of Adams; a daughter, Evelyn Sue (Mrs. Robert) Box of El Centro, Calif.; her parents, at San Jacinto, Calif.; brothers, Bob Arnaiz and Jim Arnaiz, both in San Diego, Calif., and five grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Research Fund, P. O. Box 404, Pendleton, Ore. 97801, directly or through Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton-Freewater, Ore. 97862.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Clifford Alford, in this compilation.
Irene and her husband both died in Walla Walla, WA, hospitals, but they lived in OR.
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IRENE ELIZABETH ALFORD DUNAWAY
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—4 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
A memorial service will be held Nov. 6 for Irene Elizabeth Alford Dunaway of Eugene, who died Oct. 30 at age 73. Her family did not disclose the cause of death.
Dunaway was born Jan 7, 1924, in Holmesville, Miss., to John and Annie Alford. She married Marcus Dunaway on April 8, 1939. He died Sept. 17, 1986. Dunaway was a member of Riviera Baptist Church in Eugene.
Survivors include three sons, Melvin and Gilbert, both of Eugene, and Doyle; a brother, John Alford; a sister Pearl Russel; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Thursday’s service is at 2 p.m. at Riviera Baptist Church. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Irene A. Dunaway (SS# issued in LA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
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ISABEL VICTORIA HORNE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 30 July 2012
March 21, 1916 June 24, 2012
Isabel Victoria Alford, age 96, quietly passed, deep in sleep, into the arms of the Lord on June 24, 2012 at 3:25 in the afternoon. Memorial Service, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Aug. 4, 2012 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 290 W Gloucester St., Gladstone, 97045.
In lieu of flowers, donations from “Isabel V. Alford” [Horne] to “New England Fire Dept.” PO Box 448, New England, N.D. 58647 or “World War II Memorial Processing Center” PO Box 305, Calverton, N.Y. 11933.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jay Edgar Alford, in this compilation.
From Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001: Isabel Victoria Horne was born 21 March 1916 in ND, the daughter of Ragnvald Hanson Horne (born 10 May 1888 Norway, died 14 Sept 1968 Everett, Snohomish Co., WA) and Vina ___ (born about 1880 Norway, died 31 Aug 1968, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA.) She married Jay Edgar Alford about 1937, either in New England, Hettinger Co., ND, or in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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IVA MARIE EMERSON ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 27 March 1984
Alford—Marie E., mother of Gerald E., Portland; Bea Hoenergard [very difficult to read—this person is not named in her husband’s obituary]; sister of Cecil Emerson, Beaverton, B_____ Emerson, Portland; 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Memorial services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 28, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 S Vermont….
Private vault entombment, Laurel corridor [?], Riverview Abbey Mausoleum. Riverview Abbey Chapel in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marie Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 23 May 1896 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Earl Eugene Alford; and son Gerald Earl Alford in this compilation.
From Oregon, Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929 (Ancestry): Iva Marie Emerson was born 23 May 1896 in Lathan, Lane Co., OR, daughter of Albin S. Emerson and Cordelia Vaughn.
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JACK F. ALVORD
THE NEWS-REVIEW
Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR—Wednesday, 30 March 2005
Alvord, Jack F.—Age 86, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2005.
He was born on September 2, 1918, in Garibaldi, Oregon, the son of Emmory Raymond and Lydia Ruth (Crane) Alvord. He was raised in Oregon and Washington. Jack was united in marriage to Edith Taylor on December 10, 1938, in Toledo, Washington. They moved to Douglas County many years ago. Jack worked for Buswell Brothers in logging and construction, moving all over the states of Washington, Oregon and California. He later worked for the Helman Ranch in Lookingglass, Oregon.
Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly fishing. He also enjoyed working in his workshop. Jack loved his family and they were the most important thing in his life. He was well respected by all who knew him and would give the shirt off his back for a friend.
He is survived by his children, Jack A. Alvord and his wife, Janice of Roseburg, Oregon; Ruby L. Fountain and her husband, William of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Ruth Lisea and her husband, Apolinar of Winston; Gaile Curtis and her husband, Bruce of Sutherlin, Oregon; three brothers, Gerald Partch of Springfield, Oregon; Orville Partch of Venetia, Oregon; Glen Partch of Grants Pass, Oregon; and sister-in-law, Ruby Alvord of Toledo, Washington. Jack had fourteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and fifteen great great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith and two brothers, James Alvord and Vernon Partch.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005, at Taylor’s Family Chapel. Officiating will be Jack’s grandson, Pastor Jack Duitsman. Private interment will be at the Roseburg VA National Cemetery.
Photo from Roseburg National Cemetery, Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Aichele
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack F. Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence Winston, Douglas Co., OR.
See the obituary of his wife, Edith E. Taylor Alvord, in this compilation.
On Emery Raymond Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 45, a farmer living in Garibaldi, Tillamook Co., OR. He was born 7 April 1873 and names Lydia Alvord as his nearest relative.
On the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Tillamook Co., OR, Emery was born in Scotland. In 1920 he reported immigrating in 1877 and naturalized in 1885.
His ALVORD lineage: Jack F. 1918 OR, Emery Raymond 1873 Scotland.
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JAMES ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
FREEMAN’S LANCE
Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS—24 April 1891
Died—At Walloa [sic: Wallowa, Wallowa Co.], Oregon, Monday, March 30, 1891, James Alford, age 68 years. At Enterprise [Wallowa Co.], Oregon, Friday April 3, James Monroe Alford, age 32 years.
James Alford was a native of Indiana, and had lived on his place near Wallowa for the past eight years. He was idolized by a large family of dutiful sons and daughters as ever blessed a home. He was loved and will be sadly missed by a host of loving friends, a sorrowing widow and children. He was the father of James Monroe Alford who died here this morning, and the fact of his son’s sickness was withheld from him, while the fact of his father’s death was equally unknown to the son. We have known the son for several years, and he was deservedly a great favorite with all who knew him. Honest, upright, sociable, kind-hearted Roe Alford has passed from the scenes of life and all who knew him here, will ever remember that the world is better for his having lived in it. To the bereaved and widowed mother and orphaned children the Signal, on behalf of all who knew them, extends a feeling of sympathy.—Border Signal, Enterprise, Oregon
James Alford, mentioned in the above sketch was a brother, and James Monroe Alford a nephew, of Mrs. Hannah Stafford, of this place [Peru, KS].
AAFA NOTES: Apparently the Kansas newspaper printed an article from the Oregon newspaper, The Border Signal, announcing these deaths.
See the obituaries of his children James Monroe Alford (combined with his father’s obituary above) and Melissa Alford Beidler in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Walter Scott Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and of his son William Sherman Alford in California Obituaries.
Indiana Marriage Collection (Ancestry) lists the marriage of James Alford Jr. and Harriet J. Goldsmith on 4 Aug 1853 in Daviess Co., IN.
In 1860 James and Harriet Alford, and children Walter, Oliver, and James are in Reeve, Daviess Co., IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James 1824 IN1, James 1791 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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JAMES CLARENCE ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 13 August 1974
Clarence Alford died August 13, 1974 in Salem, Oregon. Arrangements pending Buell Chapel.
Photos from Marcola Cemetery, Marcola, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 18 Nov 1885 and died _____ Aug 1974, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Neva Alice Downing Alford; daughter Mary Ann Alford Dannen; parents, Thomas E. Alford and Frances M. Singletary Alford; and siblings Etta Florence Alford Chandler, Clayton Benjamin Alford, and Edna Laverne Alford Hoselton in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Audrey Lavell Alford Dunn Manning Young in Utah Obituaries.
He signed his name James Clarence Alford on his WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry).
He married his first wife, Lehla Loretta Dimmick, on 13 Nov 1907 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. They were divorced. Her second husband was Odis A. Higginbotham.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Clarence 1885 OR1, Thomas E. 1853 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JAMES KNOX POLK ALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001
STATE RIGHTS DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 23 April 1886
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CORVALLIS GAZETTE
Corvallis, Benton Co., OR—Friday, 30 April 1886
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Alford; and half-siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, George M. Alford, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Sarah Jane Alford Leach, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
His mother was Thomas Alford’s second wife, Mary “Polly” Williams, who died in 1850. Her first husband was Nicholas Mansfield.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Knox Polk 1849 MO1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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JAMES MONROE ALFORD
Granduncle of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
FREEMAN’S LANCE
Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS—24 April 1891
Died—At Walloa [sic: Wallowa, Wallowa Co.], Oregon, Monday, March 30, 1891, James Alford, age 68 years. At Enterprise [Wallowa Co.], Oregon, Friday April 3, James Monroe Alford, age 32 years.
James Alford was a native of Indiana, and had lived on his place near Wallowa for the past eight years. He was idolized by a large family of dutiful sons and daughters as ever blessed a home. He was loved and will be sadly missed by a host of loving friends, a sorrowing widow and children. He was the father of James Monroe Alford who died here this morning, and the fact of his son’s sickness was withheld from him, while the fact of his father’s death was equally unknown to the son. We have known the son for several years, and he was deservedly a great favorite with all who knew him. Honest, upright, sociable, kind-hearted Roe Alford has passed from the scenes of life and all who knew him here, will ever remember that the world is better for his having lived in it. To the bereaved and widowed mother and orphaned children the Signal, on behalf of all who knew them, extends a feeling of sympathy.—Border Signal, Enterprise, Oregon
James Alford, mentioned in the above sketch was a brother, and James Monroe Alford a nephew, of Mrs. Hannah Stafford, of this place [Peru, KS].
AAFA NOTES: Apparently the Kansas newspaper printed an article from the Oregon newspaper, The Border Signal, announcing these deaths.
See the obituaries of his father, James Alford (combined with his obituary); and sister Melissa Alford Beidler in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Walter Scott Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and of his brother William Sherman Alford in California Obituaries.
In 1860 James and Harriet Alford, and children Walter, Oliver, and James are in Reeve, Daviess Co., IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Monroe 1862 IN1, James 1824 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JAMES WILLIAM ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—30 January 1917
ENTERPRISE FARMER DIES
ENTERPRISE, Or., Jan. 29—William J. Alford, a retired farmer and prominent resident of this county, died in this city January 27 at the age of 36 years. Mr. Alford was born in Cove [Union Co.], Or., coming to Wallowa County with his parents at an early age.
He is survived by a widow and three children.
Photos from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gravely Diggins
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his daughter Wilma Irene Alford Otto in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: James William 1881 OR1, James A. 1854 MO2, John 1822 VA3, James 1793 VA4, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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JANE RICKERTSON ALFORD HARTLEY
GRESHAM OUTLOOK
Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 18 January 1916
First article was published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Mrs. Jane R. Hartley died at her home in Gresham on Monday morning at 4 o’clock, after an illness lasting several months. Her age was 74 years, 3 months and 27 days.
Mrs. Hartley was born in Yorkville, Illinois, September 20, 1841. Her maiden name was Jane R. Alford. She married to W.T. Hartley 56 years ago in Morris, Illinois, from where they went to Kansas, later coming to Oregon, settling in this state in 1880. They have been residents of Gresham for several years, having come here from eastern Oregon.
Besides her husband she left eight living children, as follows: Mrs. S.S. Thompson, Gresham; Mrs. R.A. Stockdale and Mrs. Ben Pilcher, Walla Walla; Grace Wilson, Dayton, Washington; Nettie Mattison, Shabona, Illinois; Alfred and Roy Hartley, Wallowa, Oregon; C.B. Hartley, Elgin Oregon. One, Cora, died in infancy.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 o’clock from the Gresham M.E. church.... Burial will be made in Mt. Scott cemetery.
In another article:
GRESHAM OUTLOOK
Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 21 January 1916
The funeral of Mrs. Jane R. Hartley, whose death was announced on Tuesday in THE OUTLOOK, took place on Wednesday from the Gresham, M.E. church. Dr. Alfred Thompson officiated. The pall bearers were George Sleret, Peter Michel, Ezra Thomas, E. Schwedler, Audley Davis and D.M. Roberts.... Interment was made in Mount Scott Park cemetery, the funeral cortege taken there by special car over the O.W.P.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her aunt Mary Ruth Alford Bisconer Thompson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Jeannette E. Alford Tucker Alford in Illinois Obituaries; of her brother Martin Luther Alford in Montana Obituaries; and of her brother Vincent Lorenzo Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
From Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005: Jane was a sister of Martin Luther Alford, Tony’s great-great-grandfather. She was a daughter of Clark Baker Alford and Katharine Ricketson. Mrs. S.S. Thompson was Ella Day Hartley, from the marriage records in Kendall County Illinois.
From an email requesting a copy of this obituary from Daniel Carpenter, Portland, OR, 16 June 2008:
Mary Ruth (Alford) Bisconer-Thompson was my fourth great grandmother, her niece Jane Alford was married to William T. Hartley. Their daughter Ella Day Hartley married her first cousin Samuel S. Thompson, the son of Mary R. & William Thompson. I descend through Mary R. and her first husband Peter Bisconer’s only child John Wesley Bisconer.
Jane & William Hartley are both buried here in Lincoln Memorial Park at Portland, Oregon. Also Samuel & Ella Day Thompson, as well as Irissa (Bisconer) and husband Joseph Cone (Mary R. Alford’s granddaughter). John Wesley Bisconer and his second wife Harriett (Foote) Alford-Bisconer are buried at Yamhill-Carlton Cemetery at Dundee, Yamhill County, Oregon (no headstones). Harriett was the wife of John Wesley Bisconer’s first cousin Henry Constantine Alford. Irissa and Joseph Cone’s son Ernest Cone was buried in Lone Fir Cemetery here in Portland, Oregon.
In “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998, Jane’s middle name is spelled Rickertson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Jane Rickertson 1841 IL1, Clark Baker 1803 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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JANET JOY ALFORD
ARGUS OBSERVER
Ontario, Malheur Co., OR—Saturday, 14 June 2014
Janet “Joy” Alford, 76, of Council, died June 11, 2014, in Council. Arrangements under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list yet her death.
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JAY EDGAR ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—18 August 1978
Alford—Jay E., late of Oregon City; beloved husband of Isabel; father of Jon, Molalla; Mark, Oregon City; Rex, Concrete, Wa.; brother of Hubert, Roseburg; Emily Anderson, Salem; Crystal Swearingen, New Mex.; 1 granddaughter.
Services Friday, 1 pm, St Stephens Lutheran Church, Gladstone. Interment: Willamette National cemetery.
Family suggests in lieu of flowers, friends contribute to Shriners Hospital for crippled children, in his memory.
Cochran’s Sunset Chapel, Gladstone, Directors.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AM Hentges Krieg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jay Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 25 Nov 1906, last residence Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituary of his wife, Isabel Victoria Horne Alford, in this compilation.
His parents were Archibald Alford and Edith Maude Simmons. They are both buried in Applegate Pioneer Cemetery in Yoncalla, Douglas Co., OR.
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JEANNE ALFORD WEAVER
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 8 December 2017
Jeanne Weaver of Portland and Cannon Beach died peacefully at home in Portland Nov. 27, 2017 at age 86.
She was born in Los Angeles Dec. 13, 1930, the only child of Robert Pike Alford and Margaret Summers Alford. She was a great-granddaughter of Oregon pioneers Michael and Mary Ellen McCormick Summers of County Kilkenny, Ireland, who established sheep and cattle ranches near Condon, Ore. Jeanne was raised in Portland and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in 1953 from Oregon State University, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In 1959 she married Del Weaver and they raised their four children in Raleigh Hills. She taught her children to ski, and she and Del spent many hectic winters supporting the Cascade Ski Club and Mount Hood Race Team in which their children were active competitors. Jeanne was also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington and had an 18-year career as Vice President and Trust Investment Officer at The Oregon Bank (later Bank of America), retiring in 1990. She served on the board of directors of the Fruit & Flower Child Care Center and, upon retiring, volunteered at the Albertina Kerr Center, served on the Cannon Beach Emergency Preparedness Committee, became an active member of the Heritage Study Group, and—always a dog lover—indulged her dear Cockapoo, Jackson.
Jeanne is survived by her husband of 58 years, Del; her four children, Tobin Elizabeth Weaver of Portland, Michael Weaver (Anna) of Bellevue, Wash., Matthew Weaver (DeNova) also of Bellevue, Wash., and Edward Weaver (Jeanne) of Mercer Island, Wash.; and her eight cherished grandchildren, Stewart, Natalie, Katie, Abigail, Robert, Malcolm, Amanda, and Meredith.
Private family services have been held at Riverview Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Margaret Agnes Summers Alford Russell, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her paternal grandfather, John Waters Alford, in Utah Obituaries; and of her stepmother, Camille Grigsby Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
Her lineage: Jeanne 1930 CA1, Robert Pike 1903 UT2, John Waters 1873 UT3, John 1826 England4, William ???? England5.
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JEAN CLARE MORRIS DICKSON ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—30 November 1996
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, in Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel for Jean Clare Alford, who died Nov. 28 at age 55.
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Portland. Her maiden name was Morris. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959.
She worked for Blue Cross Insurance. She later became a secretary for the U.S. Army Recruiting Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She retired in 1984.
She was a member of the Catholic Church. In 1976, she married Lowell L.
Surviving are her husband; sons, Don Dickson of Troutdale and James Dickson of Gresham; stepsons, Robert and Scott Alford, both of Vancouver, Wash.; stepdaughter, Nancy Liedtke of Aberdeen, Wash.; mother, Kathryn Morris of Portland; sister, June Gorsuch of Manzanita; and seven grandchildren.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery.
Photo from Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery, Harmony, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cynthia Moore Pomeroy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her second husband, Lowell Leroy Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lowell Leroy 1925 OR1, Lowell Constantine 1898 WA2, Julian George 1863 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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JEANNETTE L. STINSON SCHIEFER ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 25 February 2007
SPRINGFIELD—Jeannette L. Alford of Springfield died Feb. 20 of age-related causes at age 81. No service is planned.
Alford was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clarence and Clara Jackson Stinson. She married Kenneth Schiefer in 1945 in Los Angeles; he died in 1966. She married Thomas Alford in 1977 in Las Vegas; he died in 1981.
She worked in the aerospace industry as an electrical engineer for Douglas Aircraft and Hughes Aircraft.
Survivors include a son, David Schiefer of Los Angeles; a sister, Eva Alexander of Springfield; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A son, George Schiefer, died in 1993.
Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jeanette L. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
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JENNIE E. PIGGOTT ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—11 February 1917
DUNDEE, Or., Feb. 10—Mrs. Jennie Alford, wife of J.G. Alford, former Methodist minister at this place, died at the family residence January 31. Mrs. Alford was an ardent church worker and was also identified with the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, having been awarded both silver and gold medals in oratorical contests of the union. The post office and all the business houses were closed during the funeral services.
The funeral services were directed by Joseph D. Hollingsworth, undertaker, of Newberg, and the sermon preached by Rev. J. Stanford Moore, resident minister.
Photos from Friends Cemetery, Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Myers
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Julian George Alford; and her sons Cecil Henry Alford and Earl Eugene Alford in this compilation.
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JENNIE VIOLA ALFORD JOHNSON
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—23 December 1914
In Portland, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1914, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Alford, of 2425 North Front street, this city.
The body will arrive in this city on the Oregon Electric at 12:55 today and will be taken directly to the Jason Lee cemetery where interment will take place. Rev. Mr. Summers will conduct the service at the grave.
The deceased was a young woman and leaves a husband. She lived at Fruitland before going to Portland.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—22 December 1914
In this city, December 20, Jennie Viola Johnson, beloved wife of I.B. Johnson, of 450 East Eighty-sixth street North, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Alford, of Salem, Or., sister of Mrs. W.E. Rhode and Wilma Alford.
Funeral services at W.H. Hamilton’s funeral chapel, East Eightieth and Gilsan streets, December 22, at 2:30 P.M. Interment at Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, arriving there on the 12:55 Oregon Electric, December 23.
Photo from Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Franklin B. Alford and Missouri Evelyn Orpurd Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Jennie Viola 1890 KS1, Franklin B. 1862 IL2, Buell Goodsell 1835 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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JESSE CORNELIUS ALFORD
DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Friday, 28 August 1896
J.C. Alford, aged about 49 years, died at Coburg, August 27, 1896, of dropsy.
Deceased leaves a wife and two daughters. One of the daughters still resides at home and the other is Mrs. Charles Goodale, of Coburg.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow and the remains will be interred in the Coburg I.O.O.F. cemetery….
Photo from Coburg IOOF Cemetery, Coburg, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tami Keller
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter, Lena L. Alford Goodale; parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
After Jesse’s death, Narcissa married Fred John Von Behren in 1900. From:
CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 4 September 1900
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Jesse Cornelius 1850 MO1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JOANNE LOY ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Joanne Loy Alford of Eugene died Jan. 14 of age-related causes at age 78. No service is planned.
She was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Eugene to Emery and Grace Vaughn Alford. She graduated from Eugene High School in 1950. She was disabled.
Survivors include numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Remembrances to Greenhill Humane Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joanne L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Creswell, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Emery Ray Alford, where she is listed as Joanne Lou Alford, and Grace Irene Alford; and her siblings Helen Louise Alford and Ronald Gene Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Joanne Loy 1931 OR1, Emery Ray 1895 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JOHN ALFORD
[He died in OR, but we are also including his obituary in Alaska Obituaries because he lived in AK until his institutionalization.]
DAILY ALASKA DISPATCH
Juneau, AK—Saturday, 29 March 1913
JUNEAU PIONEER DIES IN ASYLUM
JOHN ALFORD PASSES AWAY ON MARCH 22
DEATH DUE TO BROKEN HEART – WAS FOUND INSANE AFTER TRAGEDY IN FAMILY HE LIVED WITH 15 YEARS
John Alford, a faithful old pioneer of Juneau, who was found to be suffering from insanity by a jury here over two years ago, and sent to Mt. Tabor asylum for treatment died in that institution on March 22nd according to word received by Edward Webster today from the superintendent of the asylum.
Alford had never forgotten Mr. Webster, with whom he resided here for fifteen years previous to his loss of reason, and had directed the asylum superintendent convey tidings of his death before he died.
The dead man was greatly attached to Mr. Webster and his family, by reason of the many kindnesses heaped upon him by them. Then seventeen year old Claude Webster was tragically drowned at the Bar two years ago last November Mr. Alford, who had watched the boy grow from chubby babyhood to young manhood, commenced to lose his powers of reasoning. For days he brooded over the misfortune. Finally it was thought best to send him away.
Alford was 66 years of age. He had been in Juneau eighteen years.
AAFA NOTES: From his FAG memorial: “John Alford was admitted to Morningside Hospital from Juneau, Alaska on February 11, 1911. His condition at that time was ‘Senile dementia, wanders, vague. Tidy and quiet. Physical condition not very good.’ Cause of death: Intestinal obstruction.”
From 4/20/2012 email from Friends of Multnomah Park Cemetery: “John’s grave does not have a marker…. He is interred next to Blanche Marnell, who operated a “bawdy house” in Juneau before she was removed to Morningside Hospital after becoming symptomatic for tertiary syphilis. She and John died on the same day at the hospital. More about Morningside Hospital can be found at www.morningsidehospital.com.”
From his Declaration of Intention: he was born in Stanger, Norway, on 12 May 1845 and arrived in Astoria, OR, in March 1872. He applied for citizenship on 8 Sept 1908.
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JOHN DALE “TURTLE” HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—24 September 1992
John Dale ‘‘Turtle’’ Halford, a former Portland resident who was credited with helping to bring about peaceful coexistence among members of several motorcycle clubs in the Pacific Northwest, died of congestive heart failure Sept. 15 in his Dallas, Ore., home.
A gathering was held Friday in Dallas, and a wake was held in Portland. Mr. Halford was 39.
He was born Aug. 14, 1953, in Bolger, Texas. He had lived in Dallas, from 1961 until he enlisted in the U.S. Army about 1970. After military service in Germany, he became a member of the Gypsy Jokers upon his return home.
Following his discharge, he had lived in Salem and Seattle before moving to Portland. Mr. Halford was a welder. After being diagnosed with heart problems in 1987, he facilitated a truce among local bikers that culminated in the annual Shriner’s Toy Run in 1988. He moved to Dallas several months ago.
Survivors include his son, Nick of Maple Valley, Wash.; and his fiancee, Jerri Keith of Portland.
Burial was in Dallas Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John D. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Dallas, Polk Co., OR.
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JOHN FILBERT ALFORD
Grandfather of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 14 September 1948
OLDEST CITY EMPLOYE STUCK TO HARD WORK FOR 34 YEARS
Death closed the career of Eugene’s oldest city employe last Friday [September 10], but 83-year-old John F. Alford was actively on the job until the day before.
Ordinarily, he would have been retired on Jan. 1, 1948, when provisions of the state public employes’ retirement act went into force.
But Alford, who had worked in the city maintenance department for 34 years, was not willing to quit. Furthermore, he knew virtually everything about Eugene’s streets, sewers and other public facilities.
In excellent health, his actual age surprised virtually everyone in city hall when it came to light during preparations for the retirement act.
He applied for a year’s reinstatement after his legal retirement and won his point. Maintenance Superintendent “Slim” Mullins says Alford’s work after Jan. 1 further proved his ability to stay at work….
Alford was a native Oregonian, born of pioneer parents at Harrisburg in 1865. He married Lillie Belle Perkins, who survives, at Lancaster, March 16, 1892. Also surviving are six children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
His funeral service will be Tuesday at Poole-Larsen Mortuary at 10 a.m. He will be buried in Alford cemetery which was named for his family at Harrisburg.
In another article:
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 12 September 1948
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records list his birth as 19 June 1865 in Linn Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; children William Everett Alford, Douglas Lee Alford, Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Clell Lavern Alford, and Emery Ray Alford; parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
AAFA records list him as John Felberd Alford, but all Ancestry family trees list him as John Filbert Alford. Neither middle name has been found in any record.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Filbert 1865 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JOHN ROBERT ALFORD
Brother of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 29 August 1978
In another article:
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Wednesday, 30 August 1978
In another article:
CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Monday, 28 August 1978
Photo from Claggett Cemetery, Keizer, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D.D. Thompson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 9 Dec 1954 and died _____ Aug 1978, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
We included the obituary of his father, William John Alford, in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: John Robert Alford was born 9 Dec 1954 in San Rafael, Marin Co., CA.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): John Robert Alford was born 9 Dec 1954 in Marin Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Carr.
His lineage: John Robert 1954 CA1, William John 1920 OR2, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID3, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI4, Joseph D. 1834 PA5, James M. 1807 PA6.
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JORDAN JEROME RYAN ALFORD
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—3 January 2004
BROWNSVILLE [Linn Co.]—Jordan Jerome Ryan Alford of Brownsville died on December 27 in Portland. He was 6 months and 24 days old.
He was born in Beaverton to Justin Alford and Jessica Berst and lived in Brownsville.
He is survived by his mother, Jessica Berst of Brownsville; his father, Justin Alford of Portland; grandmothers, Tonya Moore of Portland and Pamela Narber of Brownsville; grandfather, Tracey Moore of Portland; great-grandparents, Jean and Herb Busse of Brownsville and Don and Cindy Devereaux of Elmira; and great-great-grandparents Carl and Jessica Flanig of Portland.
Services were held on Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home in Albany. Burial was in Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery.
In another article:
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—6 January 2004
June 3, 2003 - Dec. 27, 2003
Jordan Jerome Ryan Alford of Brownsville died Dec. 27 in Portland. He was 6 months and 24 days old.
He was born in Beaverton to Justin Alford and Jessica Berst, and lived in Brownsville.
He is survived by mother Jessica Berst of Brownsville; father Justin Alford of Portland; grandmothers Tonya Moore of Portland and Pamela Narber of Brownsville; grandfather Tracey Moore of Portland; great-grandparents Jean and Herb Busse of Brownsville, and Don and Cindy Devereaux of Elmira; and great-great-grandparents Carl and Jessica Flanig of Portland.
Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Fisher Funeral Home. A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery. Pastor James Erickson will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, OR 97321.
Photo from Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery, Brownsville, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
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JOSEPH WALTER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—4 May 1931
Alford—In this city, May 2, Joseph W. Alford, husband of Estelle Alford, father of Clifford A. and Betty Estelle Alford.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service Tuesday, May 5, at 2:30 P.M. at the Chapel of Edward Holman & Son, Hawthorne ave. at E. 27th. Interment Rose City cemetery.
Photo from Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bonnie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Estella May Minns McFarland Alford Furbush; and daughter Betty Estelle Alford Almeter in this compilation.
In 1910, Coronado, San Diego Co., CA:
Joseph W. Alford head 25 CA MO KS 1st marriage, 2 years
head porter, hotel
Effie E. wife 26 Can Can Can 1st marriage, 2 years
immigrated 1889
In 1920, Boise, Ada Co., ID:
Effie E. Alford head 37 Can Can Can cook, divorced
immigrated 1889
Stanley W. son 7 OR CA Can
Effie is Effie Hoskins, 1882–1942. Her second husband was Claude E. Easterday, 1897–1948.
From Oregon, Adoptions and Name Changes (Ancestry): Clifford Allen McFarlane was adopted by Joseph W. Alford and Estella May Alford on 1 Feb 1915 in Multnomah Co., OR.
On Joseph Walter Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration, he is age 29, born 13 Oct 1888 in Watsonville, CA. He is a baggage porter at the Hotel Benson in Portland, and he has a wife and 2 children, ages 5 and 9.
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JOSHUA NATHANIEL ALVORD
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—26 May 2010
Joshua Alvord, 29, of Albany died Tuesday [May 24]. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joshua Nathaniel Alvord (SS# issued in OR) was born 5 Jan 1981, last residence Albany, Linn Co., OR.
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JOYCE ELLENE ALFORD ESPINOZA MULEBACK
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 6 February 2001
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens [Cowlitz Co., WA] for Joyce E. Muleback, who died Feb. 4 of a stroke at age 73.
Mrs. Muleback was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Visalia, Calif. Her maiden name was Alford. She moved to Portland in 1962, and was a nurse’s aide for a nursing home. She moved to St. Helens after retiring in 1984. In 1946, she married Louis Espinoza; they later divorced. She married John Muleback in 1981; he died in 1984.
Survivors include her daughter, Candace Peck; sons, Spike Espinoza, Mike Espinoza, Dennis Espinoza, Monte Espinoza and Kevin Espinoza; sister, Wanda Phillips; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Gethsamani Catholic Cemetery, Harmony, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Clair Zentner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joyce E. Muleback (SS# issued in CA), last residence Saint Helens, Columbia Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her siblings Joanne Louella Alford, Richard Earl Alford, Robert Dale Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips in California Obituaries.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): Joyce Ellene Alford was born 19 Nov 1927 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Neal.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey.
Her lineage: Joyce Ellene 1927 CA1, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA2, William 1862 CA3, Russell 1826 VA4, William 1800 VA5.
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JUDY RAE JOHNSON HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 28 April 2011
Halford, Judy Rae (Johnson), 70
Jan. 25, 1941 - April 24, 2011
Survived by her daughters, Tami Halford-Neumann, Chris Halford and Carmen Rooney; and sons, Mike, Tony and Lee Halford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Halford.
Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Oregon City. Arrangements Hillside Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Judy Rae Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Lake Oswego, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lee Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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JULIA FERN ALFORD
LEBANON EXPRESS
Lebanon, Linn Co., OR—Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Julia Fern Alford, 78, of Foster [Linn Co.], died on Sept. 27, 2013. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2013, at the Nazarene Church in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her obituary at the funeral chapel lists her birth date as 19 June 1935.
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JULIAN GEORGE ALFORD
[He died in CA, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to OR.]
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 July 1924
In this city, July 3, 1924, Julian Alford, husband of Mary R. Alford, father of F.C. Alford, C.H. Alford and Mrs. Ray Snyder, all of San Diego, and father of E.E. Alford of Portland, Ore., brother of E.C. Alford of Portland, Ore., brother of Mrs. E. Pearson of Newburg, Ore.; aged 60 years 11 months 5 days.
Funeral services will be held at Taylor M.E. curch, corner of Normal and Palk streets, this (Sunday) morning at 10:30 o’clock, July 6, Rev. F.W. Barron officiating. Final service and burial will be made inNewburg, Ord. Arrangements win charge of Randall Undertaking Co., Sixth and Cedar streets.
Photo from Friends Cemetery, Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Myers
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Jennie E. Piggott Alford; and his sons Cecil Henry Alford and Earl Eugene Alford in this compilation.
The year of his death on his gravestone is incorrect.
From RootsWeb Marriage Records: Julian G. Alford, age 58, married Mary B. Cowder in Dec 1921 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Julian George 1863 IA1, Henry Constantine 1828 NY2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JULIE HALFORD BROWN DUNKELBERGER
THE MISSOULIAN
Missoula, MT—Tuesday, 14 December 1999
NEWBERG, OR—Julie Halford Dunkelberger was born the daughter of Francis J. and Marjorie (Atherton) Halford on Wednesday, May 17, 1933, in Honolulu.
She grew up and went to school in Honolulu and attended Mills College from 1951 to 1953. Julie came to the mainland in the 1960s and on June 14, 1983, she married Gary Dunkelberger in Denver. On June 20, 1983, Gary preceded her in death.
Julie enjoyed raising and showing horses and she won several national championships. She also loved doing crafts and carpentry. She was an active grandmother, an entrepreneur of Life, always full of life and a free spirit until the end.
On Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, Julie Halford Dunkelberger was taken home to be with her Savior, surrounded by her family, when she was 66 years, six months and 24 days of age.
Surviving and left to honor her life are her children, Arthur M. Brown IV of Catheys Valley, Calif.; John Russell Brown of Newberg, Ore.; and Sherry Ann Hess of Missoula; one brother, Dr. Peter Halford of Honolulu; one sister Joan Rohlfing of Honolulu; four grandchildren, David, Daniel, Anna and Dustyn Hess of Missoula; and those who have come to know and appreciate her where she has lived and worked.
One brother, Frank Halford, preceded her in death.
Her memorial service will be Thursday, Dec. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in the Chehalem Armory Center, Newberg. The committal will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule funeral home....
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THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 16 December 1999
A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in Chehalem Armory Center in Newberg for Julie Halford Dunkelberger, who died Dec. 11 at age 66. Mrs. Dunkelberger was born May 17, 1933, in Honolulu. Her maiden name was Halford. She attended Mills College and lived in Callahan, Calif., Cottonwood, Calif., and Loveland, Colo., before moving in 1984 to Newberg, where she was a member of Second Street Community Church. She was a homemaker and raised and showed championship Arabian horses. In 1983, she married her companion, Gary Dunkelberger; he died five days later.
Survivors include her sons, Arthur M. Brown IV of Catheys Valley, Calif., and John R. Brown of Newberg; daughter, Sherry A. Hess of Missoula, Mont.; brother, Dr. Peter Halford, and sister, Joan Rohlfing, both of Honolulu; and four grandchildren. Disposition was by cremation.... Arrangements are by Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julie H. Dunkelberger (SS# issued in HI), last residence Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Francis John Halford and Marjory Atherton Halford Wightman; and siblings Frank Atherton Halford and Joan Halford Rohlfing in Hawaii Obituaries.
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KARON ALFORD HERRING
DAILY NEWS
Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—Friday, 18 April 2008
COOS BAY, Ore.—Karon Alford Herring, age 61, of North Bend, Ore., died Tuesday, April 15 in North Bend. She was born June 3, 1946, in Columbia, Miss., raised and educated in Angie and moved to North Bend two years ago from Bogalusa. She was a volunteer at RSVP and was active in the Bay Area Senior Singles Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Kim (Steve) Wheat of Crossroads, Miss. and Tonya (Stephen) Schoonmaker of Astoria, Ore.; eight grandchildren, Lakota Hill, Jay Wheat, Brent Richardson and Martin Wheat, all of Poplarville, Stephanie Schoonmaker of Astoria, Ore., Amie Wheat of Baton Rouge, Courtney Schoonmaker and Phillip Schoonmaker, both of Salem, Ore.; a brother, Julian Sauls of Weslaco, Texas; three sisters, Deborah Brouillette and Darlene Dodson of Baton Rouge and Ina Bodi of Angie; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce L. Alford Sr. and Rosa Belle (Mohon) Alford; brothers, Bruce L. Alford Jr. and Gary M. Alford; and her ex-husband, Harold Herring.
Memorial services are planned at a later date. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Angie.
Arrangements are by Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary in Coos Bay, Ore.
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THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Saturday, 19 April 2008
A viewing and memorial service will be held for Karon A. Herring, 61, of North Bend, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, at Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. Inurnment will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Angie, La.
Karon was born June 3, 1946, in Columbia, Miss. She died April 15, 2008, in North Bend, after battling cancer.
She was raised and educated in Angie. She loved to dance, play games and read stories with her grandchildren. She moved to North Bend in 2005, from New Mexico, after living more than 30 years in Bogalusa, La. While living in North Bend, she was a volunteer with RSVP and active in the Bay Area Senior Singles Club.
Karon is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Steven Wheat of Cross Roads, Miss.; daughter, Tonya Schoonmaker and husband, Stephen and their daughter, Stephanie, all formerly of Coos Bay, of Astoria; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 267-4216.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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KATHLEEN VIOLET MULLIKEN ALFORD
Aunt of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196
THE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—6 June 2005
Kathleen Violet Alford, 82, of La Grande, died June 3 at a local care center. A memorial Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.... A private burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born Sept. 6, 1922, to John and Hazel Waldo Mullikin in Roseburg. She married Robert Alford in 1939 in Weiser, Idaho. They lived in Huntington until the 1940s when they moved to La Grande. She worked as a nurse for St. Joseph Hospital and Grande Ronde Hospital. After the death of her daughter in 1973 she raised her daughter’s children, Susan Ruth and Robert Ingram, as her own.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, the Lady Firemen of the Union Pacific Railroad, the VFW Auxiliary, the Order of Eastern Star and an investment club. She was an artist and musician and played both the violin and the piano. She enjoyed crocheting and being with her family and friends.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Shirley Alford of Pendleton; seven grandchildren including Susan Ruth of Pendleton and Robert Ingram of La Grande; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Her husband, her daughter, Sherry Ingram, and a great-granddaughter all died earlier.
Memorials may be made to the Rose Quarter Cancer Center in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St.
Photos from Hillcrest Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Arthur A. Moore III
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Sharolee Lael Alford Morrow Shagenpor Ingram in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband’s mother, Edna Harlene Rogers Alford Harris, in California Obituaries.
On Robert Leland Alford’s WWII Draft Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, born 29 March 1918 in Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR. Edna Harlene Alford is his next of kin.
Robert L. Alford’s parents were Joseph Melvin Alford, b. 17 Aug 1897 in Glenn’s Ferry, Elmore Co., ID, and Edna Harlene Rogers, b. _____ Sept 1899 in Cambridge, Washington Co., ID.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Leland 1918 ID1, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID2, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI3, Joseph D. 1834 PA4, James M. 1807 PA5.
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KENNETH LEO ALFORD
Photo from Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
HERMISTON HERALD
Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Ken Alford, 69, of Hermiston lost his struggle with COPD on Sunday, October 22, 2017.
Ken was born on December 5, 1947, in Goldendale, Wash., the son of Thomas and Velda Alford. He grew up and attended school in The Dalles. He joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and proudly served for four years, including 13 months in Vietnam. Ken married the love of his life, Reta Cox, in Maupin, Ore., in 1979. He helped raise his two stepsons, Stacey and Joseph, who he loved dearly and enjoyed teaching to fish and camp in the mountains.
Ken worked many jobs, but he is best known for Alford’s Home Building & Remodeling, a construction business he owned and operated in Hermiston for 20 years. He totally remodeled their house one room at a time and made it their home. Ken enjoyed many hobbies such as woodworking, fabricating, mechanic work, golfing, four wheeling and fishing (especially steelhead and salmon fishing on the Deschutes near Tygh Valley), and hunting for elk was his passion.
He was preceded in death by his parents and loving natural grandparents.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Reta of Hermiston; stepsons Stacey Hammer of Pendleton and Joseph Hammer of Echo; and two very special friends, Mark Born of Hermiston and Thomas Fisher, his Vietnam veteran friend from Cincinnati, Ohio.
No services are being planned….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his mother, Velda Marie “Babe” Rust Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Kenneth L. Alford, born 5 Dec 19147, married Peggy Jean Davids, born 28 June 1951, on 25 July 1968 in Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA. Both were residents of San Bernardino Co., CA. Witnesses were Velda Alford [Kenneth’s mother] and Ted Alford [Kenneth’s brother].
From Nevada, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Peggy Jean Alford and Kenneth Leo Alford were divorced on 5 Jan 1973 in Clark Co., NV.
From OR Marriages: Kenneth Alford married Reta Cox on 14 July 1979 in Wasco Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Kenneth Leo 1947 WA1, Thomas Mearl 1923 OR2, William Lemuel 1873 OR3, Thomas B. 1839 MO4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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LAURA ALICE ALFORD WILLITS
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—8 May 1950
Death came to a prominent Klamath Falls matron this morning with the passing of Mrs. Levi F. (Laura) Willits, 91 years of age and since 1891 a resident of Klamath county.
Mrs. Willits had been ill for quite some time and confined to her home at 505 Klamath avenue. At 8 o’clock this morning she was moved by Kaler’s ambulance to Klamath Valley hospital where she died at 9:20 a.m.
She leaves a host of friends among the old time residents of this city. Mrs. Willits was active in the Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a charter member of Aloha chapter; was an officer in the Oregon grand lodge, member of Daughters of the Nile, active in the Presbyterian Church, and recently was given a 50 year OES pin.
Mrs. Willits was born Laura Alice Alford near Harrisburg, Oregon in the Willamette Valley on February 13, 1859, the day before Oregon became a state. She was the daughter of Oregon pioneers, Albert and Catharine Alford who crossed the plains in 1850 as young people in the same wagon train.
Miss Alford and Levi F. Willits were married October 9, 1878, in Talent at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. Willits, who died November 7, 1919, had served for three years starting 1876, as principal of the Ashland public schools. In 1891, he and Mrs. Willits moved to the Klamath Agency at Yainax where he was appointed superintendent of the boarding school.
They remained there four years, returned to Ashland for one year, and then returned to Klamath Falls in September 1896.
He entered the general merchandising business where the Willits building, erected in 1910 on Main street between 4th and 5th, now stands. He sold his business in 1908. In 1898 Mr. Willits was elected Klamath County judge, serving four years. Later he became president of the First National bank until its consolidation, and then became a director. For several years he was on the city council and was active in Masonic circles.
As a young woman, Mrs. Willits attended the old Ashland academy where she prepared for a teaching profession which she followed in the early 1880’s in Ashland and at Yainax.
A niece, Mrs. Effie Rideout, has made her home with Mrs. Willits for a number of years.
Photo from Linkville Pioneer Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanie Sawyer
Inscription:
1850 Levi F. 1919
1859 Laura A. 1950
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Albert Alford and Catherine K. Brinker Alford; and brother Moses Lafayette Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Russell A. Alford in California Obituaries.
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HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Saturday, 19 February 1949
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Laura Alice 1859 OR1, Albert 1833 MO2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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LAURA LUGNE HALL ALFORD EAGLETON BAILEY
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 20 November 1999
Laura A. Bailey
July 14, 1935 – Nov. 16, 1999
KEIZER [Marion Co.]—Laura Bailey, 64, died Tuesday of heart failure.
She was born in Yreka [Siskiyou Co.], Calif., and moved to the Salem area in the 1960s and to Keizer in 1976. She worked for the Department of Adult and Family Services from 1972 until retiring in 1997. She enjoyed gardening, remodeling, sewing and cooking.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; daughters, Cheryl Alford of Ukiah, Calif., Karen Alemen of Indio, Calif., Debbie Alford of Portland and Cindy Gonzalez of Canby; sons, Lester Alford Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., and Lindley and Wade Eagleton, both of Keizer; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at Keizer Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laura A. Bailey (SS# issued in CA), last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry), lists Laura Lugne Hall, born 14 July 1935 in Siskiyou Co., mother’s maiden name Peet. Also listed are the births of Wade L. Eagleton, Lindley A. Eagleton, Cheryl Merilee Alford, Karen J. Alford, Debbie E. Alford, and Cindy J. Alford in Siskiyou Co., mother’s maiden name Hall.
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LAURA OPAL OWENS ALFORD
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Wednesday, 29 April 1959
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Wilbur Ray “Webb” Alford, in this compilation.
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LAWRENCE C. ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 14 February 1977
Lawrence C. Alford, 77, of 1022 Cinnamon St., Eugene, died Feb.12. Cremation was held and the memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday in Pole-Larsen Chapel, Eugene.
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Source unknown
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—_____ February 1977
Lawrence C. Alford of 1022 Cinnamon Street, Eugene passed away February 12, 1977 at the age of 77.
He was born January 25, 1900 in Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada and was married to Marjorie Swett in Burlingame, California on August 16, 1954. He had been a resident of this vicinity since 1964.
Surviving besides his wife, are 5 children: David L. Alford of Belmont, California, Robert H. Alford of Bend, Oregon, James R. Alford of Palo Alto, California, Katherine J. Clawson of Eugene, Wanda S. Bergess of Mill Valley, California; 2 brothers: Robert Alford of Chilliwack, B.C., Canada, William Alford of Santa Barbara, California; a sister Anne Bennett of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; 8 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 15, 1977 at 11 a.m. in Poole-Larsen Chapel. Cremation was held.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1977) dates of Lawrence Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
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LEE DAVIS ALVORD
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 19 January 1985
Photos from Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan, Yamhill Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee Alvord (SS# issued in OR) was born 15 Feb 1931 and died _____ Jan 1985, last residence McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR
See the obituaries of his wife, Doris Mae Clift Alvord; and father Ralph Ealy Alvord Jr., in this compilation.
From SSACI: Lee Davis Alvord was born 15 Feb 1931 in Tillamook, Tillamook Co., OR, son of Ralph E. Alvord and Ada G. Johnson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Lee Davis 1931 OR1, Ralph Ealy 1897 MI2, Ralph Ealy 1872 MI3, William Alanson 1829 NY4, Theoditus 1792 NY5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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LEILA MAE CROFT ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 5 February 1957
Funeral for Mrs. Leila Mae Alford, who died Sunday [February 3] at Portland sanitarium, will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the McGinnis and Wilhelm chapel.
Mrs. Alford, born in Iowa on September 8, 1898, had lived in Portland since 1941. She was a member of Nydia temple, Daughters of the Nile and Waverly chapter No. 134, Oregon Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene E. Alford, her father, William A. Kroft of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Mrs. Fred Ehman of Portland, three sisters and four brothers.
Entombment will be at Portland Memorial mausoleum.
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EVENING OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—Friday, 8 February 1957
Photo from Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Arntson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Eugene Edward Alford, in this compilation.
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LELA GLEE ALFORD GEAR
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Thursday, 11 November 1976
Gear—L. Glee, of 16184 S.W. Lake Forest Blvd., Lake Oswego; mother of Mrs. Frances Gedrose and Mrs. Thelma Cunningham; sister of Dewey Alford; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Services in her memory will be 1 pm Saturday, at the Lake Grove United Presbyterian Church. Family suggests remembrances be to the Womens Association of the Church. Chapel by the Lake, Oswego, directors.
Photos from Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Sozzi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lela Gear (SS# issued in OR) was born 23 Feb 1892 and died _____ Nov 1976, last residence Lake Oswego, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and siblings Aggie Alford Larson, Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lela Glee 1892 OR1, Eugene Clair 1866 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LELA MABEL STAUB ALVORD
1927 graduation from Washington High School, Portland, OR
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Maurine B
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Saturday, 17 May 2003
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Union Cemetery in Cedar Mill for Lela Mabel Alvord, who died May 11, 2003, at age 93.
Lela Mabel Staub was born Nov. 2, 1909, in Portland. She was a homemaker who lived most of her life in the Portland area. In 1930, she married Frank A.; he died in 1997.
Survivors include her daughter, Beverly J.; son, Stanley J.; sisters, Agnes Rutherford, Lucille Tervo, Rudy Heilinger and Eunice Kirchem; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her son Duane S. died in 2000.
Remembrances to Our House of Portland. Arrangements by Oregon Cremation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lela M. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Portland, Washington Co. [Portland extends slightly into Washington Co. in the west], OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Alonzo Alvord; and daughter Beverly Jean Alvord Bryan in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
According to several online family trees, her parents were Alfred Ernest Staub and Mabel Vera Smith.
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LENA L. ALFORD GOODALE
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—14 March 1939
Mrs. C.C. Goodale passed away in Portland Tuesday from a heart attack.
Mrs. Goodale formerly lived in Salem where Mr. Goodale owned the Goodale Lumber company, which is now the Cobbs Mitchell company. Mr. Goodale passed away four years ago.
Funeral services will be held from the Edward Holman & Son parlors in Portland at 1 p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Salem, by the side of her husband.
She is survived by a son, C. H. Goodale, and a daughter, June Goodale, both of Portland, and a niece, Mrs. Fred D. Wolf, of Salem.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Jesse Cornelius Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Lena L. 1872 OR1, Jesse Cornelius 1850 MO2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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LEO ARTHUR ALFORD
CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 18 May 1940
TICK FEVER FATAL TO MAYVILLE MAN
THE DALLES, Ore., May 18—Spotted fever claimed its first 1940 victim in Wasco county Friday with the death early this morning of L.A. Alford, 30, of Mayville, at a local hospital….
Alford was believed to have contracted spotted fever in eastern Oregon….
Alford resided at Mayville, which is between Condon and Fossil, and in an area known to contain infected ticks.
Photo from Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, Gilliam Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Jean
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Winifred Alice Weise Alford Davis Hughes; and daughter Margaret Leona Alford Joyner Layne Shearer in this compilation.
On the 1910 census in North Warner, Lake Co., OR:
William Alford head 36 OR US US 1st marriage 4 years
Carrie wife 23 CA TN MN 3 children, 3 living
Hubert son 3 OR OR CA
Rufus son 1 OR OR CA
Lewis E. son 2/12 OR OR CA
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Leo Arthur 1910 OR1, William M. 1873 OR2, Thomas B. 1839 MO3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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LILLIE BELL PERKINS ALFORD
Grandmother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 19 July 1955
Lillie Bell Alford, of 457 Cheshire St., Eugene, passed away July 19, 1955, at the age of 80.
She was born December 31, 1874 at Monroe, Oregon. Her husband John whom she married at Lancaster, Oregon, March 16, 1892, preceded her in death in 1948.
She is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Bessie Hatfield, of Eugene, Mrs. Doris Tribble of Oakland, Calif., Clell, of Portland, Everett, Emery, and Ivan Alford, all of Eugene; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maude, of Portland, and Mrs. Iva Green, also of Portland; two brothers, Douglas Perkins, of Eugene, and Les Perkins, of Junction City. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Poole-Larsen Funeral Home.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Filbert Alford; and children William Everett Alford, Douglas Lee Alford, Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Clell Lavern Alford, and Emery Ray Alford in this compilation.
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LISA CAR ALFORD
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Wednesday, 13 October 1971
Photo from Ocean View Memory Gardens and Crematory, Coos By, Coos Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nona Forrest
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Sherrell Dee Alford, in this compilation.
From OR Deaths: Lisa Car Alford was born _____ July 1955 and died 12 Oct 1971 in Lane Co., OR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
Her lineage: Lisa Car 1955 OR1, Sherrell Dee 1931 TN2, Henry Lee 1879 TN3, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN4, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN/VA5.
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LOIS VIRGINIA STUART ALFORD
[Virginia died in OR, but we are also including her obituary in California Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 8 October 2000
Virginia Stuart Alford passed away Oct. 2 2000 in Portland Ore.
Virginia was born June 22 1908 in Mullinville Kan. and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She lived in Los Angeles Boston Washington D.C. moved to Sunland Calif. in 1948 to Ventura in 1972 and to Portland earlier this year to be with her family. She had been very involved in Glendale PTA activities worked most recently in Ventura as a medical/radiology transcriptionist and served many years on the volunteer staff at Community Memorial Hospital.
She was married to John Alford from 1938 until his death in 1972.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Teresa of Portland; and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 13 2000 in the Old North Church at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia S. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 June 1908, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
We included the obituary of her mother-in-law, Virginia Hodges Alford, in California Obituaries.
She was the daughter of Charles Enos Stuart and Erma Garnet Avery and the wife of John Ward Alford.
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LOLA DALE ALFORD
DAILY GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 15 March 1907
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THE MORNING OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 15 March 1907
HARRISBURG, Or., March 14—Miss Lola D. Alford died early this morning from a complication of diseases. Her body will be laid to rest in the Alford cemetery.
Miss Alford was 25 years of age and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Alford, of this city.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Ann E. Scrivener Alford; and sister Amanda E. Alford in this compilation.
From her death certificate, posted to her Find A Grave memorial: Lola Dale Alford, born 10 Jan 1883, died 13 March 1907 of tuberculosis. Her parents are listed as John R. Alford and Anna Scribner.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Lola Dale 1883 OR1, John R. 1849 MO2, William 1822 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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LUCILLE E. QUAM DONNELL ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Ellen Martin
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—24 March 1997
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 1997, in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for Lucille E. Alford, who died March 15 at age 87.
Mrs. Alford was born July 22, 1909, in Fort Atkinson, Wis. Her maiden name was Quam. Raised in the Portland area, she graduated from Franklin High School. Her first husband, Harvey Donnell, died in 1948. She married Eugene in 1961, who no longer is living. She was a member of Moreland Presbyterian Church. She taught piano.
Surviving are her son, Gary Donnell of Staton, Calif.; daughter, Patricia Brown of New Westminster, British Columbia; brother, Clyde Quam of Eugene; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances to Oregon Health Sciences University Alzheimer’s disease research or Willamette View Foundation in Milwaukie. Arrangements are by Portland Memorial Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her second husband, Eugene Edward Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LUCINDA CAROLINE ALFORD SINGLETARY
Great-Grandmother of Richard Byron Parker, AAFA #1503
Photo from Richard Parker, her great-grandson – used with permission
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 23 January 1950
Lucinda Caroline Singletary, 86, 194 Bertelsen Road, died Jan. 22.
She was born Nov. 28, 1861 at Harrisburg, and married John M. Singletary at Harrisburg, June 3, 1885. They came to Eugene in 1900, and he died July 1, 1929. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joseph H. Koke, Eugene, Mrs. Clinton Spriggs, Cottage Grove, and Mrs. Hans Bertelsen, Eugene; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Glover, Mrs. Nora Ingram and Mrs. Malinda Hawk, all of Springfield.
Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Veatch Hollingsworth England Mortuary…. Interment will be in Alford Cemetery.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Lucinda Caroline 1861 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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LURENA BRACE KING ALFORD
Grandaunt of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—4 April 1978
Lurena Brace King Alford, an Oregon resident since 1904, died Sunday in a Portland nursing home.
Mrs. Alford, who lived at 8524 S.E. 16th Ave., was born May 12, 1886, in Westfield, Pa. From 1943 to 1852, she owned a nursing home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Peake Memorial Chapel in Milwaukie, with private interment in Pioneer Cemetery in Milwaukie.
Survivors include two sons, Ivan R. King of Portland and William Alford of Portland; a daughter, Iva R. [Iva Ruth Alford] Coffield of Estacada; a stepson, Everett V. Alford of Dayton, Wash.; three step-daughters, Iva M. [Eva May Alford] Stobie of Plains, Mont., Florence Repass of Coquille and Marjorie Downing of Puyallup, Wash.; 25 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and a number of great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests remembrances be contributions to a charity of one’s choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ Apr 1978] dates of Lurena Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Gladstone, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her son William Robert Alford Sr.; and her mother-in-law Eva A. Matteson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her stepson Everett Vernon Alford in Washington Obituaries.
Lurena was the daughter of William and Etta Brace. Her first husband was Ward L. King, to whom she was married on 26 Dec 1901 in Tioga County, PA. Her second husband was Alva C. Alford, to whom she was married on 10 Dec 1910 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Alva Clark 1871 IL1, Martin Luther 1846 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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MABEL ESSIE ALFORD MITCHELL
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Wednesday, 23 June 1999
The memorial service for Mabel Essie Mitchell will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Her cousin, Mike Russell, of El Paso, Texas, will officiate. Mrs. Mitchell, 83, of Eagle Point, died Sunday (June 20, 1999) in Medford....
She was born Mabel Essie Alford on July 7, 1915, in Ferry Pass, Fla. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1941 from Texas. On Oct. 5, 1932, in Pensacola, Fla., she married John Henry Mitchell, who died in 1994. Mrs. Mitchell worked for Standard Oil in Medford during World War II. She also packed pears for many years at S.O.S. Fruit Company and worked as a cook at the Veterans Domiciliary for more than 20 years. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Toni Greb, Eagle Point; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.
Photo from Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kitty Whitlock
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mabel E. Mitchell (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR.
We included the obituary of her brother Ned Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Mabel Essie 1915 FL1, George Andrew 1872 FL2, Henry Miles 1815 SC3, Job 1763 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARGARET JENNIE POTTER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—25 March 1975
Alford—Margaret J., 10225 SE Martins; wife of Clebert; mother of Janice Baker, Myrel Wines Jr., Ruth Lazarides, Sidney Wines, Sperry Russell, Roberta Haskerni, Susan Stutts; sister of Francis Potter, Vivian Rasmussen, Mary Mering and Betty Wise. Services Wednesday, 10 am at Batman’s Chapel of the Dawn, NE Sandy at 112th. Interment Willamette National.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 5 July 1919 and died _____ March 1975, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Clebert Carter Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone and provides her full name.
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MARGARET AGNES SUMMERS ALFORD RUSSELL
From Salt Lake Tribune, 29 September 1929 (see below)
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Saturday, 2 February 1980
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor J McL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Russell (SS# issued in OR) was born 8 Jan 1908 and died _____ Feb 1980 [different than gravestone and death record], last benefit Beaverton, Washington Co., OR.
See the obituary of her daughter Jeanne Alford Weaver in this compilation.
From OR Deaths: Margaret Sum Russell was born 8 Jan 1908 and died 1 Feb 1980 in Washington Co., OR, spouse Jay.
Marriage announcements:
OGDEN EXAMINER
Ogden, Weber Co., UT—Sunday, 22 September 1929
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—Sunday, 22 September 1929
Her first husband’s lineage: Robert Pike 1903 UT1, John Waters 1873 UT2, John 1826 England3, William ???? England4.
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MARGARET LEONA ALFORD JOYNER LAYNE SHEARER
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Monday, 15 April 2002
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in United Methodist Church in Estacada for Margaret L. “Peg” Shearer, who died April 10 at age 65.
Margaret L. Davis was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Condon. She lived most of her life in Estacada. She was a self-employed independent insurance agent. In 1970, she married Jerry; he died in 1993.
Survivors include her daughters, Debby Wright, Nebbie Paxton and Rhonda Foster; sons, Scott and Wally; stepsons, Pat, Bill, Doug and Butch; stepdaughter, Debbie; mother and stepfather, Winnie and Robert Hughes; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Crown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Margaret L. Shearer (SS# issued in OR), but list her death date as 11 Apr 2002 [different than obituary], last residence Clackamas, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Leo Arthur Alford and Winifred Alice Weise Alford Davis Hughes, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Her name is listed as:
1952 Peggy Leona Davis [Davis was her mother’s second husband.]
1957 Peggy Leo Joyner
1959 Margaret Layne
1969 Margaret L. Shearer
1970 Margaret L. Foster
From OR Deaths: Margaret L. Shearer died 10 Apr 2002 in Clackamas Co., OR, spouse’s name Jerome.
From OR Marriages: Margaret Alford married Irvin Joyner on 22 Aug 1953 in Clackamas Co., OR.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Margaret Leona Foster, age 32 born 14 Nov 1936 in Condon, OR, married Jerome Patrick Shearer on 18 Aug 1969 in N. Bonneville, Skamania Co., WA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Margaret Leone 1936 OR1, Leo Arthur 1910 OR2, William M. 1873 OR3, Thomas B. 1839 MO4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MARGARET MIRANDA PIERCE ALFORD
CORVALLIS GAZETTE
Corvallis, Benton Co., OR—17 May 1904
Mrs. Margaret Alford died at the family home a mile from Philomath, Saturday morning, after ailing about a year. The disease was diabetes. The funeral occurred from the residence at one o’clock Sunday…. Interment was in Newton cemetery.
Deceased was aged about 48 years and was a sister of Mrs. William Porte of Corvallis.
A husband, one daughter and a son survive.
Photos from Mount Union Cemetery, Philomath, Benton Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ZiegeFrau
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Newton Alford; and children Enora Edith Alford and Orville Leland Alford in this compilation.
Her first name seems to be misspelled on her gravestone. Her death certificate lists her as Miranda Margaret Alford, born 1849:
In 1860, Linn Co., OR, her name appears to be Amanda Pearce, age 10/12:
In 1870, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR, she is Miranda Pierce, age 11.
In 1880, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR, she is Miranda Alford, age 20.
In 1900, Philomath, Benton Co., OR, she is Miranda M. Alford, age 40, born Sept 1959.
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MARIANN HELEN ALFORD EVERETT
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 8 August 2002
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton for Mariann Helen Everett, who died Aug. 26 at age 82. Recitation of the rosary will precede the Mass at 11 a.m.
Mariann Helen Alford was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Yakima. She moved to Beaverton in 1952, and was a long distance supervisor, working for General Telephone Co. for 28 years. In 1943, she married George R.; he died in 1999.
Survivors include her sons, George Jr. and Harry; daughters, Marilou Warren and Dianne Wellman; nine grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.
Remembrances to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Pegg, Paxson & Springer.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OF—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nathan Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mariann Everett (SS# issued in WA), last residence Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR.
In 1930, Marian H. Alford, age 10, is living in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, with her parents, Harry A., 42 WI, and Alma A. Alford, and her brother Harry Jr., age 3.
Online family trees says Mariann’s parents are Harry Alfred Alford and Alma Alice Brainard.
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MARJORIE D. LACY SWETT ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Marjorie Alford of Eugene died Aug. 16 of age-related causes. She was 98. No service is planned.
She was born Oct. 10, 1909, in Richmond, Va., to Charles and Mary Ellen Lacy. She married Harold Swett in 1934 in Carson City, Nev. He died in 1954. She married Lawrence Alford in 1954 in Burlingame, Calif. He died in 1977.
She graduated from Richmond High School in Virginia. She was an office worker for the American Red Cross, Rolls Royce, Royal Crown Cola and Mills Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Ballentine of Eagan, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Katherine Clawson of Eugene; a stepson, James Alford of Latrobe, Calif.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Alpha Cremation Services in Eugene. Remembrances to Talking Books in care of the Commission for the Blind.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie D. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
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MARTHA JANE RODGERS ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Richard Byron Parker, AAFA #1503
Great-Great-Great-Grandmother of Alicia Roundy Houston, AAFA #0001; and Kristine Ella Brown-Vander Hoeven, AAFA #1547
Photo from BLsandon’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
Photo from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001
3rd Great-Granddaughter of Martha
HARRISBURG BULLETIN
Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—Thursday, 27 June 1918
Mrs. Martha Jane Alford, mother of Mrs. Wallace Hawke who has long resided in a comfortable cottage adjoining the home property of her daughter in this city was found prostrate on the floor at her home Tuesday morning when she was stricken suddenly with paralysis while preparing her morning meal. She occupied a bed and room nights in the home of her daughter, but was accustomed to arising early in the morning and going to her own home to prepare her breakfast, and a member of the family called at her home frequently. Not returning from her breakfast as soon as usual Tuesday morning a little granddaughter was sent over to Mrs. Alford’s home and found her lying unconscious on the kitchen floor, with the morning meal partially prepared. All possible was done to revive her, but she never regained consciousness and died Wednesday morning June 26, 1981, age 84 years, 7 months, 23 days.
Martha Jane Rodgers was born in Missouri November 3, 1833. She was united in marriage to Russell Alford May 16, 1848 and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1850. Her husband died in 1882 and Mrs. Alford resided on the farm home until about 23 years ago when she moved to Harrisburg where she resided up to the time of her death. She was the mother of 17 children of whom 12 survived. There are 67 grandchildren, 125 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren.
She united with the Baptist Church several years ago and ever remained a faithful member. She was a grand old pioneer lady, kind, affectionate and courteous to all. For one of her age she was strong and spry and had been enjoying reasonable good health.
She was loved by all who knew her and her memory will long be cherished by her relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services were conducted this Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church South by Roy Young, Pastor of the Baptist Church at Albany, Oregon. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and the service was very largely attended. Interment in the Alford Cemetery.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records list her birth place as Chariton Co., MO.
See the obituaries of her husband, Russell Alford; and children Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
Her death certificate:
Her maiden name is sometimes spelled Rogers, but her father’s gravestone says Rodgers.
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MARY ANN ALFORD DANNEN
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Wednesday, 16 November 2005
Mary Ann Dannen
April 6, 1925 —Nov. 13, 2005
Mary Ann was born in Dallas, the daughter of Clarence and Neva Alice (Downing) Alford. She moved to Marcola when she was 3 and graduated from Marcola High School. She attended the University of Oregon for two years and then graduated after two years from Oregon State College.
Her first teaching position was at Shedd High School, where she taught “commercial subjects,” including typing and home economics. Her students were always “one of my girls.” She also coached volleyball.
Mary Ann met Darrell Dannen in 1947. They married June 15, 1949, in Marcola.
She ended her teaching career to start her family. She lived in Shedd all of her adult life, until moving to the Mennonite Village this fall.
Mary Ann was a member of the Oakville Presbyterian Church and the Priscilla Club for many years. She was also a member of the Oregon Women for Agriculture and the Small Woodlands Association.
She is survived by husband Darrell Dannen of Albany; son Clair Dannen and his wife, Elaine, of Quincy, Wash., and grandchildren Chance of Shedd and Chelsea of Quincy.
A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakville Presbyterian Church. A private interment will be at Shedd Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Oakville Presbyterian Church or Lydia’s House in care of Fisher Funeral Home (www.fisherfuneralhome.com).
Photo from Pugh/Shedd Cemetery, Shedd, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Atkinson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Ann Dannen (SS# issued in OR) was born 6 Apr 1925, last residence Shedd, Linn Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Clarence Alford and Neva Alice Downing Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Mary Ann 1925 OR1, James Clarence 1885 OR2, Thomas E. 1853 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MARY CATHERINE ALFORD HARDISTY
Photo from AAFA #1503 Richard Parker’s Richard Parker and Trudi Lewis Parker Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
MORNING REGISTER
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 4 May 1926
Photo from Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue Barnett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Mary Catherine 1856 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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MARY LOUISE RYSDAM ALFORD
THE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—29 May 2009
Mary Louise Rysdam, 65, of Elgin, died May 24 at her home. At her request there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life potluck will be held in June, with the time and place to be announced at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Louise was born Aug. 10, 1943, to Arie Robert and Marguerite (Jenkins) Rysdam in Merced, Calif. On Dec. 7, 1963, she married Donald Franklin Alford in Carson City, Nev. That marriage ended and she moved to Elgin in 1980, then to Alaska in 1983, and back to Elgin in 1989. She was an active member of the Eagles, and greatly enjoyed spending time working in her yard—that was her therapy.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and held a special bond with her grandsons. Her family was always very impressed with her strength and courage as she fought her battle with cancer.
She is survived by her father, Arie Robert Rysdam of Elgin; children, Robert and his wife, Sheila Alford, of Taylor, Texas, and Sandra and her husband, Larry McIntosh, of Rockdale, Texas; brother, Arie Lee Rysdam of Clatskanie; sister, Janice and her husband, Larry Hallgarth, of Elgin; three grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the local hospice agency.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Louise Rysdam (SS# issued in CA), last residence Elgin, Union Co., OR.
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MARY RUTH ALFORD BISCONER THOMPSON
Photo and obituary from An Alford Scrapbook
By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
ELGIN RECORDER
Elgin, Union Co., OR—15 January 1904
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
The death of Mary R. Thompson, commonly called Grandma Thompson, occurred in this city Monday, January 11, 1904. She had been a resident of this section for many years and was loved and respected by everybody.
Deceased was born in the state of Vermont, August 16, 1816, and died January 11, 1904, aged 87 years, 4 months and 25 days. In early childhood she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Alford, to Clinton county, N.Y. At the age of 18, she was married to Peter Bisconer, who was accidentally killed by a tree falling on him while at work in the woods. To this union was born one son, Wesley, who resides in Vancouver, Wash. At the age of 20 she was married to William Thompson. To this union was born eleven children, four of whom survive. Andy and S.S. Thompson, of this city, Mrs. Huldah Gargrave and Maggie Thompson, of Yorkville, Ills. She had 37 grand children, 41 great grand children and two great great grand children.
In 1865, she removed with her family from New York to Illinois living there until the death of her husband, which occurred in 1882. Two years later, she removed to Oregon, where she has since resided.
At the age of 17, she united with the M.E. church being a faithful member about 70 years, or until the time of her death.
The funeral services were conducted in the M.E. church, Tuesday, by Rev. J.H. Ross and the interment took place in the city cemetery.
Photo from Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Union Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Horn
Inscription:
Mary B. Thompson
Born Aug 16, 1816
Died Jan. 11, 1904
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her niece Jane Rickertson Alford Hartley in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Clarissa Alford Wescott in New York Obituaries.
Mary Ruth Alford was the daughter of Ashley Owen Alford and his second wife, Elizabeth Baker.
From ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF UNION AND WALLOWA COUNTIES (1902), pp. 439–440:
Samuel S. [Thompson] was born in Clinton county, New York, on November 11, 1857, to William and Mary (Alford) Thompson, natives, respectively, of Ireland and Virginia [sic—should be Vermont], but farmers in New York at the time of this happy event. The parents remained in New York and Illinois until the time of the death of the father, which occurred in the former state in 1882. The mother is now living with our subject, in his comfortable home, three miles east from Elgin, and enjoys the best of health and is active….
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Ruth 1816 VT1, Ashley Owen 1770 VT2, Benedict 1716 CT3, Benedict 1688 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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MATILDA ALFORD MANSFIELD
GRANTS PASS COURIER
Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR—Friday, 24 December 1886
MANSFIELD—At Talent [Jackson County, OR], December 22nd - Matilda Mansfield wife of Moses Mansfield aged about 55 years. Deceased leaves a large circle of relatives and friends.
In another article:
DAILY TIDINGS
Ashland, Jackson Co., OR—Friday, 31 December 1886
Mrs. Mansfield, of Talent, died on Thursday [December 23] of last week, after an illness of some three months.
Photo from Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery, Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jodi Respini
AAFA NOTES: Her gravestone confirms the date of death in the first obituary, 22 Dec 1886. Her birth date, computed from her age at death on her gravestone, is 20 Oct 1831.
See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Alford; siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
Her mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Matilda 1831 TN1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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MAUDE EDNA SCHMITT ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—1 September 1999
JUNCTION CITY (Oregon)—A memorial service will be held Sept. 4 for Maude Edna Alford of Junction City, who died Aug. 6 of congestive heart failure. She was 86. Alford was born July 30, 1913, in Creswell to Ada and Julia Weeks Schmitt. She married Norleigh Alford in Eugene on Aug. 2, 1929. He died Aug. 30, 1996.
Before moving to Junction City in 1971, Alford lived in Thurston, Eugene and Creswell. She was a homemaker. Her interests included camping, hunting, fishing, hiking and watching football on television. She also was a Girl Scout leader in the 1940s.
Survivors include two sons, Norleigh Jr. of Junction City and Everett of Hereford, Ariz.; a sister, Stella Skaggs of Cornelius; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. A grandson, Craig Alford, died previously.
Saturday’s service will be at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Junction City. Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Junction City, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Norleigh Leroy Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Norleigh Leroy Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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MAX L. ALFORD
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Thursday, 29 October 1964
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Max L. Alford, 68, retired Oregon State Police captain, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning [October 28] of an apparent heart attack.
Alford retired in 1958 after 32 years as a state policeman. He was widely known hand-writing expert and since his retirement had engaged in consultant work in that field.
He resided at Salem Rt. 4, Box 530.
Alford was born in Hay Canyon, Ore. He joined the old State Traffic Division in 1926 and transferred to state police five years later when that organization was formed.
Starting as a motorcycle patrolman, he moved through the ranks and was given the rank of captain in 1939. At that time he took charge of the Central Record Bureau at Salem headquarter.
He was an overseas Army veteran of World War I, a Mason and Shriner, and for many years sang in the choir at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Gay Alford of Salem; daughter Mrs. Maxine Youker of Portland; sisters, Mrs. Oscar Larson of Beaverton and Mrs. Loren Gear of Portland; brothers Clair of Portland and Dewey of Hollywood, Calif.; three grandchildren.
Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Virgil T. Golden chapel…. Ritualistic services will be by Salem Masonic Lodge 4, AF&AM. Private committal services will follow at Mt. Crest Abbey [City View Cemetery, Salem, OR].
In another article:
PACIFIC NORTHWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT
Volume XXV Numbers 9-10
September–October 1958, pages 56–57
VETERAN STATE OFFICER, NATIONALLY KNOWN FOR OUTSTANDING IDENTIFICATION WORK, RETIRES
Captain Max L. Alford has retired from the Oregon State Police after a thirty-two-year career as a state officer. Captain Alford, in charge of the Central Record Bureau and widely known handwriting expert, joined the former State Traffic Division in 1926 and transferred to the State Police five years later when that organization was formed. He retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age of sixty.
Alford’s duties have been divided among three officers. Captain Farley Mogan has been put in charge of the record section of the traffic Division, Lieutenant Lyle Harrell has been moved from Baker to supervise criminal operation, and Sergeant Clair Anderson has been detailed to handle bad check investigations.
Captain Alford, whose home is in Salem, moved through the ranks from the old “speed cop” days to gain experience in every phase of police work.
He has been connected with handwriting identification operations since 1940. The system developed here is regarded as one of the best in the nation.
“Our system has led to a 77% identification of bad checks received over a period of many years,” Captain Alford points out with a gleam of pride.
Among moments the retired captain can vividly remember in his long police career was an episode involving a notorious California check artist dubbed “The Traveller.”
“This character had written around $300,000 in checks all over the country,” recounted Alford. “He was a slick on and hard to nail down. We kept careful records on the man such as his method of operations. We noticed that every time he got north of San Francisco he usually ranged up into Oregon.”
The next time “The Traveller” was known to be operating north of ‘Frisco, Oregon police and merchants were alerted. A discouraging interval followed. Then came a report that Eugene had been struck by a check writer believed to be the wanted man. Things cooled off a bit until Captain Alford’s office tossed a composite drawing of the fugitive in the broth and showed the drawing to every motel and hotel operator within a twenty-five mile radius of Eugene.
The drawing was identified by a motel owner in the McKenzie Pass, registration was obtained and handwriting compared to a bad check passed in Eugene. From the motel registration a Los Angles address was obtained and that did it. “The Traveller” was corralled soon after.
Captain Alford’s immediate retirement plans? “About six months of relaxing first of all,” he says.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Max Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 1 March 1896 and died _____ Oct 1964, last residence Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Sara A. Peggy Meador Alford; his daughter Maxine “Nicki” Alford Youker; his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and his siblings Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Lela Glee Alford Gear, Walden Taylor Alford, and Aggie Alford Larson in this compilation.
From OR Deaths: Max Alford died in Marion Co., on 28 _____ 1964, spouse Gay.
Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005, reports that Max was born 1 March 1896 at Monkland, Sherman Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Max L. 1896 OR1, Eugene Clair 1866 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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MAXINE “NICKI” ALFORD YOUKER
CLACKAMAS REVIEW
Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., OR—24 August 2010
Nicki Youker died of natural causes on Aug. 8 at the age of 92.
She was born on April 20, 1918, in Prairie City, Ore., to parents Maxwell “Max” and Peggy Alford, and was raised in Portland, Milwaukie and Carver.
She had been employed as a secretary, homemaker and realtor; she was retired.
She was a member of the Gladstone Christian Church; her hobbies included gardening, sewing, hunting, camping and fishing. She went horseback riding on her 91st birthday.
She is survived by sons, Bob and Ken Youker; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 60 years, Cecil Youker, preceded her in death in 1997.
A private service was held, with interment at Riverview Abbey.
Arrangements: Crown Memorial Center - Milwaukie.
Photo from Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maxine A. Youker (SS# issued in CA), last residence Clackamas, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her parents, Max L. Alford and Peggy Meador Alford, in this compilation.
Engagement article:
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 6 August 1938
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Maxine 1918 OR1, Max L. 1896 OR2, Eugene Clair 1866 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MAY ELLEN ALVORD
Source unknown, but probably:
THE TIMES-NEWS
Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID—_____ March 1994
TWIN FALLS—May Ellen Alvord, 85, of Northwest Portland, Ore. and formerly of Twin Falls, died Sunday, May 21, 1989, at a local Portland Care Center from complications due to age.
She was born Oct. 9, 1903, in Evanston, Wyo. She was educated in Twin Falls and was a graduate of the University of Idaho in 1925. She taught school for one year in Hammet[t] and Coeur d’Alene. She was employed by Commodity Credit Corp. for 33 years. She had resided in Portland for more than 45 years.
She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority.
Surviving are four nieces, R. Diane Collard of Portland, Stephanie De Ninno of Boise, Margaret Hughes of Bothell, Wash., and Betty Alvord of Walnut Creek, Calif.; one nephew, David D. Alvord of Boise; four great-nieces; and five great-nephews.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of the Ascension in Twin Falls. Interment will be in the Twin Falls Cemetery…. Arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary.
Photo from Twin Falls Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joseph D. Miller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, David Diocletian Alvord Sr. and Statira M. Wells Alvord; and brother David Diocletian Alvord Jr. in Idaho Obituaries; and of her brother Wells Deed Alvord in Wyoming Obituaries.
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MELINDA FRANCES ALFORD HAWKE
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 17 April 1963
Melinda Frances Hawke of Route 2, Box 94, Eugene, passed away April 15, 1963 at a local hospital. She was born September 21, 1877 in Harrisburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wallace Hawke December 9, 1945.
She had been a resident of this community since 1922,and of the state her entire life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and an honorary Deaconess for life.
She is survived by three sons: Fred of Riverside, California, Wayne of Albany, Donald of Junction City; two daughters: Nora Alice Holt of Salem, and Vernice Cook of Eugene; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 1963 at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Springfield, Reverend J. Melvin Elving officiating with interment to follow in the Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg. Buell Chapel in charge.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, hklucas
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Melinda Frances 1877 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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MELISSA ALFORD BEIDLER
Grandaunt of Robert Ross Alford, AAFA #0736
WALLOWA SUN
Wallowa, Wallowa Co., OR—Thursday, 4 February 1937
Mrs. Melissa Beidler, for more than half a century a resident of Wallowa, passed away at her home in La Grande early Tuesday morning as a result of heart disease. Mrs. Beidler had been in poor health since a year ago last July but much of the time was able to be up and kept moving about in her usual manner. Since Christmas, however, she had been bedridden and gradually grew weaker until the end came.
Mrs. Beidler came to Wallowa county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred [sic—Alford], in 1883 when she was a girl thirteen years old from Kansas, where she was born, Sept. 29, 1870.
They made the trip in the old pioneer style with wagon and team, and in another wagon belonging to the same train was Austin Beidler and his folks also coming from [Linn Co.] Kansas.
On Thanksgiving day four years later she and Mr. Beidler were married and but a short time spent in Idaho and Elgin, Wallowa was their home until his death July 8, 1934. That fall Mrs. Beidler went to La Grande where she made her home with her son Harley, and Mrs. Edna Kiel.
Mr. and Mrs. Beidler were the parents of eight children, three of whom preceded her in death. The living are: Herbert, Harley and Mrs. Edna Kiel of La Grande, Harry of Lostine and Mrs. Leslie Harris of Wallowa.
She also is survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two brothers, Sherman Alford of Stockton, California and George Alford of Mountain View, California.
Service will be held today at 1:30 from the Christian Church.
Photo from Wallowa Cemetery, Wallowa, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Horn
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, James Alford; and brother James Monroe Alford (combined with his father’s obituary) in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother Walter Scott Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and of her brother William Sherman Alford in California Obituaries.
From Ann Murphy [emurphy64@cox.net], great-great-granddaughter of Melissa’s parents, who posted this obituary to Rootsweb’s Alford Mailing List: Melissa Alford Beidler was the daughter of James Alford and Harriet Jane Goldsmith. Melissa and Austin married 24 Nov 1887. On the 1880 census they were in Belleville, Chautauqua Co., KS. Melissa had a sister living Moline, Elk Co., KS, Mary Indiana Alford Perry b. 20 June 1861 in Alfordsville, Daviess Co., IN, and d. 5 Jan 1938, buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Elk Co., KS.
Melissa was the youngest of 7 children and the only one born in KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Melissa 1870 KS1, James 1824 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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MELRAE ALFORD LEUBNER
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Thursday, 3 November 2005
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Resurrection Lutheran Church in Portland for Melrae A. Leubner, who died Oct. 29 at age 70.
Melrae Alford was born April 28, 1935, in Leakesville, Miss. She moved to Portland in 1968. She was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. She married Chris H. in 1952.
Survivors include her husband; daughters, Louisa Gay Antle, Karel Ostrander and Judy Leubner; son, Chris D.; brothers, Gerry Fritzke and Jay Alford; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Rose City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melrae A. Leubner (SS# issued in MN), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
See the obituary of her mother, Dorothy Murrae Davis Alford Fritzke, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Melvin Alford Sr., and stepmother, Pearl Elizabeth Vess Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; her brother Marshall C. “Al” Alford in Texas Obituaries; his brother Mervin J. “Big John” Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and her half-brother Melvin Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
A family tree on Ancestry, posted by Melrae’s daughter, says Melrae is the daughter of Melvin Alford Sr. and his first wife, Dorothy Murrae Davis.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
Her lineage: Melrae 1935 MS1, Melvin 1913 MS2, Johnnie Lee 18903, John H. 1868 AL4, S.E. 1828 SC5, Peachman 1795 VA6.
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MERLE LEONARD ALFORD
THE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—26 November 2001
Merle L. Alford, 83, of Joseph, died Nov. 15 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Bollman Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., in Enterprise. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born May 27, 1918, to George L. and Ruth Carter Alford in Causey, N.M. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1937, and on Nov. 9, 1943, he married Aleene Barton of Bend. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was a partner in owning and operating the Alford Ranch in Joseph for over 50 years. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the Wallowa County Grain Growers and the Good Sam RV Club.
He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing and farming.
Survivors include his wife and two sons, Gary L. and John M. Alford, all of Joseph; a daughter, Marietta Hauser of Twin Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clebert Alford of Portland, George Alford of Joseph and Glen Alford of Amity; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; and other relatives.
Memorials may be made to any charity.
Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Merle L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Aleene Claire Barton Alford; son Gary Leonard Alford; mother Ruth L. Carter Alford; and brothers Clebert Carter Alford, George Wayne Alford, and Glen Emory Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Merle Leonard 1918 NM1, George Leonard 1896 MO2, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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MICHAEL ALVIN ALFORD
Nephew of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
Senior photo, 1964 yearbook Eugenean, South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 20 August 2019
Alford—Michael Alvin, 73, of Eugene died August 13, 2019. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Carol Elizabeth Moore Alford; and father, Alvin Lavern Alford, in this compilation.
From OR Marriages: Michael Alford married Vivian Hungerford on 3 Sept 1965 in Lane Co., OR.
From OR Divorces: Micael [sic] Alford and Vivian Hungerford were divorced on 14 Nov 1975 in Multnomah Co., OR.
From OR Marriages: Michael Alford married Carol Moore on 16 Jan 1976 in Multnomah Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Michael Alvin 1946 OR1, Alvin Lavern 1925 OR2, William Everett 1893 OR3, John Filbert 1865 OR4, Russell 1824 TN5, Thomas 1802 VA6, William 1775 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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MINERVA ALFORD MANSFIELD
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Sunday, 24 May 1896
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Thomas Alford; siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
Minerva is buried in Douglass Pioneer Cemetery, Troutdale, Multnomah Co., OR, but her gravestone is nearly illegible.
From her Find A Grave memorial: “Wife of James Matthew Mansfield (1822-1898) married 25 Nov 1851 in Linn County, Oregon by the Reverend John Mansfield…. Minerva, wife of Matthew Mansfield, committed to Hawthorne Asylum, Aug 21, 1894, died at Oregon State Asylum May 15, 1896, body sent to Troutdale. Cause of death: Maniacal Exhaustion.”
Her mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Minerva 1835 TN1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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MISSOURI EVELYN ORPURD ALFORD
OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—10 November 1942
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Evelyn Alford, 82, at her home, route six, Salem [Marion Co.], Sunday, November 8. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edell [sic: Edith] Rhodes; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Woodhouse, Mrs. A.F. Snider, both of Fresno; one brother, Fletcher Orpurd of Cottage Grove.
Services will be held from the Terwilliger-Edwards chapel, Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.C. Best will officiate, with interment in Jason Lee cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Franklin B. Alford, which includes a photo of their gravestone plot; and her daughter Jennie Viola Alford Johnson in this compilation.
Missouri Evelyn does not have a gravestone. She is buried in the same plot as her husband and next to her daughter. She is listed as Evelyn Missouri in the cemetery records.
On the 1900 (Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR), 1920 (Englewood, Marion Co., OR), and 1930 (Englewood, Marion Co., OR) censuses, she is listed as Missouri or Missouri E. Alford, wife of Franklin B. Alford.
Included with her obituary at Lee Mission Cemetery Burials are her birth date, 8 Dec 1859; the names of her parents, “Calvin & Eliza (Newcook) Orford”; and “widow of Franklin Alford; born Indianapolis, IN.”
A biography of Evelyn’s father, Luther Fletcher Orpurd, is in The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912, Volume 4, by Joseph Gaston (1912), pp. 369–370, online at Google Books. In this biography, Evelyn is named “Missouri, wife of Frank Alford.”
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MONA LORRAINE FORNCROOK ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 21 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
The graveside funeral will be held April 24 for Mona L. Alford of Eugene, who died April 19 of cancer. She was 75. Alford was born December 8, 1922 in Eugene to Roy and Pearl Forncrook. She married Norman Alford in Vancouver, WA on June 21, 1941. He died October 2, 1994.
Alford worked at Emerald Lanes and for American Handicraft. Her interests included bowling, hunting, tole painting, macrame and knitting. She was a member of the Moose, the Elks and belonged to the Women’s Bowling Association.
Survivors include a son, Jerry of Veneta, a daughter, Marilyn Alford of St. Peters, MO; a brother, Robert Forncrook of Beaverton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A grandson, James Tallent, died previously.
Visitation is from 9am to noon Friday at Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Friday’s service is at 3pm at West Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Eugene. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Norman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mona L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Norman Lee Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from OR Deaths.
The section of the cemetery where she is buried is Garden of Memory Lot 112 space 3, next to her husband.
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MORELLE PARNELL HALFORD ROCK
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—13 November 2003
Morelle Parnell Rock died on November 8, 2003, at the age of 78. At her request, there was no memorial service.
Morelle was born on October 11, 1925, to Ethel and George Halford in Seattle, Washington. Residing in Portland for 57 years, Morelle worked in the Kaiser shipyards during World War II. After attending Pacific University and Portland State University, she became an elementary teacher and taught for 22 years. She married William H. Rock, Jr., in 1946. He passed away in 1995 after 49 years of marriage.
Surviving are five children.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claudia Towne Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Morelle P. Rock (SS# issued in WA), last residence Portland, Clackamas Co., OR.
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MOSES LAFAYETTE ALFORD
Grandfather of Richard Lindsay Alford, AAFA #0266
Photo from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Sunday, 12 March 1944
MOSES L. ALFORD TO LAST REWARD
Moses L. Alford, city recorder, aged 86 years, passed away at the home of his son, Herbert L. Alford, Friday evening after an illness of three months. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Harry Hansen, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial Park.
Born near Harrisburg, Ore., April 27, 1857, he led a full and active life until his recent illness and for the past twenty-seven years has been city recorder.
Survivors are his son, Herbert L. Alford; a grandson, Richard L. Alford, both of this city, and his sister, Mrs. L.F. Willits of Klamath Falls, Ore.
A more complete obituary will be published Monday.
In another article:
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Monday, 13 March 1944
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR M.L. ALFORD 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Moses L. Alford, who passed away Friday at the home of his son, Herbert L. Alford, after a protracted illness. The services, to be conducted by the Rev. Harry Hansen, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will be at the Perl Funeral Home. Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial Park with graveside services in charge of the Elks lodge.
In the death of Mr. Alford, Southern Oregon loses one of its prominent pioneer citizens. A genial, kindly, quiet man, with a keen sense of humor, he had acquired in a long, busy and useful life a host of friends throughout the valley.
He was born April 27, 1857 and had he lived until April 27 would have been eighty-seven years old. His parents came to Oregon and settled in Linn county in 1850, where he was born and lived until the family came to southern Oregon, making their home at Talent.
Mr. Alford attended school in Ashland, and his wife, also of prominent pioneer stock, Rachel Lindsay Applegate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Applegate, was a classmate.
He became one of pioneer merchants of Ashland and later served with the firm of D. R. Mills Mercantile Co. of that city. In 1901 he moved to Medford to accept a position as cashier of the Medford Bank, now known as the U.S. National Bank. In 1906 he organized the First National Bank of Medford and was president at the time of his retirement therefrom.
It is indicative of the confidence reposed in him that for the past twenty-seven years he served Medford as its recorder.
Not only did he serve his community as a business man, but in its civic interests he also took active part. He was an Elk and a member of the Southern Oregon Pioneer Association.
His wife [Rachel Lindsay Applegate Alford] preceded him in death December 28, 1940 and at that time they had passed their 60th wedding anniversary.
A personification of the pioneer, he believed in the principles for which his forefathers had fought, honesty and integrity first.
Survivors are his son, Herbert L. Alford; a grandson, Richard L. Alford, both of this city, and his sister, Mrs. L.F. Willits, of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Photo from Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Erickson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Rachel Lindsay Applegate Alford; parents, Albert Alford and Catherine K. Brinker Alford; and sister Laura Alice Alford Willits in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Russell A. Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Moses Lafayette 1857 OR1, Albert 1833 MO2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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MURIEL SCHAEFFER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 16 August 1996
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1996 in Neveh Zedek Cemetery for Muriel S. Alford, who died Aug. 13. She was 64.
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 21, 1931, in New York City. Her maiden name was Schaeffer.
Survivors include her husband, Saul of Portland; her son, Seth of Raleigh Hills; her mother, Nettie Schaeffer of New York City; her brothers, Jerome Schaeffer of Smithfield, N.C. and Charles Schaeffer of Franklin Square, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
The family requests remembrances to the Konen Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Saul Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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NEVA ALICE DOWNING ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 2 April 1989
Neva Downing Alford, age 94, died March 30, 1989, in Albany, Oregon. She was born April 28, 1894 in Lacomb, Oregon. She was a descendant of early Oregon pioneers. She was the daughter of Hurbert and Julia Keene Downing. She moved with her family to the Wendling area in 1907. She graduated from Marcola High School and attended Oregon Normal School. She taught primary grades in Wendling and Mabel schools. She was married to Clarence Alford on September 11, 1920 in Eugene. She and her husband owned and operated the Wendling dairy for many years. Clarence died in 1974.
Survivors include her daughter Mary Ann Dannen of Shedd, Oregon and one grandson and two great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 10am Wednesday at the Mennonite Home and Chapel in Albany. Graveside service will be 2pm Wednesday at Marcola Cemetery. Fisher Funeral Home in Albany in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Neva A. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Clarence Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her daughter Mary Ann Alford Dannen in this compilation.
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NINA JEANNE ALFORD TIMS
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 12 January 2010
CRESWELL—A celebration of life will be held later for Nina Jeanne Alford Tims of Creswell, who died Jan. 8 of cancer at age 86.
She was born June 6, 1923, in Blackwell [Conway Co.], Ark., to Eugene and Nona Williams Alford. She married James Otis Tims in 1943. He died in 1978. She received her degree in elementary education from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. She taught middle and high school history in El Dorado, Ark.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Shaw of Sun Valley, Nev., and Jeanne Ross of Creswell; two sons, Don McMillan of Cottage Grove and Larry Thomas of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Vera Low of Springfield, Mo., and Veta Metcalf of Orange, Calif.; and nine grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Janis Gentry, died previously.
Remembrances to Parent Partnership or Youth on Their Own in Cottage Grove. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nina Jeanne Tims (SS# issued in AR), last residence Creswell, Lane Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her father, Eugene Henry Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries; of her mother, Nona Z. Williams Alford; and her sister Christine Alford Truell in Nevada Obituaries; of her brother Colin Wilson Alford in Washington Obituaries; and of her sister Vera Lorraine Alford Low in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832).
Her lineage: Nina Jeanne 1923 AR1, Eugene Henry 1890 AR2, James Washington 1863 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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NIOMA F. BIRDSLEY ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Monday, 20 February 2006
Nioma F. Alvord died Feb. 11, 2006, at age 96. Nioma F. Birdsley was born Dec. 8, 1909, in Washington [Washington Co.], Kan. She moved to Portland in the early 1930s and was a waitress for several restaurants, including Henry Thiele’s, and then a cook at Willamette Nursing Home for 25 years.
Survivors include her friends, Jack Hershey, Miriam Drake and John Bailey.
Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nioma F. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 Dec 1909, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
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NORA ALICE ALFORD INGRAM
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Thursday, 5 February 1953
Nora Ingram of 305 B. St., Springfield, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1953.
She was born in Harrisburg, Ore., June 14, 1874. She was married to Lee Roy Ingram in Albany, Ore., June 14, 1892. He preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1953.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church and is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Eugene Rothe, Riverside, Calif.; 2 sisters: Mrs. Emma Clover, Springfield, Mrs. Linda Hawke, Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at Bartholomew-Buell Chapel Saturday, Feb. 7, 1953, at 1:30 p.m., Rev Paul D. Felthouse officiating, with interment in Alford Cemetery.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, hklucas.
Note from photographer: This headstone was in pretty bad shape. You could hardly read who it was and it was almost impossible to get it cleaned off enough to photograph it. It must have been a beautiful headstone when it was new, but it is near a tree that we think drips on it.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Nora Alice 1874 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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NORLEIGH LEROY ALFORD, JR.
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Thursday, 7 July 2011
Norleigh L. Alford, 80, of Junction City, died July 3. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. July 24 at the Junction City First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Creswell Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements by Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene.
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THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 16 July 2011
JUNCTION CITY—A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at First Baptist Church of Junction City for Norleigh Leroy Alford Jr. of Junction City, who died July 3 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 80.
He was born July 28, 1930, in Creswell to Norleigh and Maude Schmitt Alford. He married Rosalyn Tendick on July 8, 1960, in Creswell.
He attended Thurston Elementary School and graduated from Springfield High School. He attended Oregon State University. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 28 years. He worked as a press operator in a plywood mill and was owner and operator of a trucking company.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Norleigh III of Pasco, Wash., Daniel of Woodland, Wash., David of Everett, Wash., and Tony Benoit of Springfield; a daughter, Jacklyn Alford of Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, Everett of Eagar, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene. Remembrances to the First Baptist Church’s building fund.
Photo from Creswell Pioneer Cemetery, Creswell, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy Watson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Norleigh Leroy Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Junction City, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his son Daniel Alford; and parents, Norleigh Leroy Alford Sr. and Maude Edna Schmitt Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Norleigh Leroy 1930 OR1, Norleigh Leroy 1910 OR2, Rollie Everett 1885 OR3, Philip 1854 CA4.
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NORLEIGH LEROY ALFORD, SR.
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—5 September 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
JUNCTION CITY—A memorial service will be held Sept. 7 for Norleigh L. Alford of Junction City, who died Aug. 30 of age related causes. He was 86.
He was born July 22, 1910, in Myrtle Point [Coos Co.]. He married Maude Schmitt in Eugene on Aug. 2, 1929. Alford was a logger and business partner for Camas Swale Lumber in Creswell. Later he worked for the Lane County Motor Pool, retiring in 1971. He moved to Junction City in 1978. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Junction City.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons; Norleigh Alford Jr. of Junction City, and Everett of Hereford, Ariz.; a sister, Nelda Westrope of Springfield; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
Saturday’s service will be at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Junction City, with private burial at the Creswell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospice or the Eugene Mission. Poole-Larson Funeral Home in Eugene [1100 Charnelton, Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-1435] is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Creswell Pioneer Cemetery, Creswell, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Farrell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Norleigh L. Alford (SS# issued in OR) but list his death date as 15 Aug 1996, last residence Junction City, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Maude Edna Schmitt Alford; his son Norleigh Leroy Alford Jr.; and his brother Verl Edward Alford in this compilation.
OR Deaths lists Norleigh Leroy Alford, died 30 Aug 1996 in Lane Co., born 22 July 1910, spouse Maude.
In 1920 in Reedsport, Douglas Co., OR, Norleigh, 7 OR, is listed as the son of Rollie, 34 OR (parents b. CA and UT), and Cora Alford. His sister Nelda, 7 OR, is also listed.
Oregon Marriages, 1906–1920 (Ancestry), lists Rollie Everett Alford, married Cora Evelyn Endicott on 12 June 1911 in Coos Co., OR.
On Rollie Everett Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, a logger living in Sitkum, Coos Co., OR. He was born 25 May 1885 and names his wife Cora E. Alford. He signs his name “Rollie Alford.”
In 1930, Dora, Coos Co., OR: Philip Alford, 76 CA (parents b. IN and OH); his wife Frances 73 UT; and children: Marshall 50 CA widowed, Edna 48 CA single, Rollie 43 CA divorced, and Elwin 27 OR single.
In 1880, Indian Valley, Colusa Co., CA: P.A. Alford, 25 CA (parents b. IN and OH); his wife Fanny 22 UT; and son Marshal 3 CA.
In 1870, Colusa, Colusa Co., CA: Matthew Alford, 50 NC; Sarah 50
OR Deaths lists Rollie E. Alford, died 15 _____ 1957 in Coos Co., spouse Martha.
OR Deaths lists Philip Alford, died 2 Jan 1939 in Coos Co., spouse Frances.
His lineage: Norleigh Leroy 1910 OR1, Rollie Everett 1885 OR2, Philip 1854 CA3.
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NORMAN LEE ALFORD
Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 4 October 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
The funeral will be Oct. 5 for life-long Eugene resident Norman L. Alford, who died Oct. 2 of heart failure. He was 74.
He was born June 2, 1920, in Eugene, and attended Eugene schools. He married Mona Forncrook on June 21, 1941, in Vancouver, Wash.
During World War II, Alford served with the Army’s 640th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was later employed as a tire recapper and worked for more than 30 years at Retread Tires Shop in Eugene. He was a lifetime member of the Eugene Elks Lodge No. 357, and he enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Alvin of Springfield; a daughter, Marilyn of Beaverton; two brothers, Alvin of Springfield and Richard of Winchester; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Wednesday’s graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park in Eugene…. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Norman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norman L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mona L. Forncrook Alford; his parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and his brothers Alvin Lavern Alford and Richard A. Alford in this compilation.
The section of the cemetery where he is buried is Garden of Memory Lot 112 space 4, next to his wife.
1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Norman Lee 1920 OR1, William Everett 1893 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ORVILLE LELAND ALFORD
Grandfather of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Monday, 31 January 1955
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Sandra Bessent
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Alwena Plagmann Alford; children Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Clifford Orville Alford, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, Edna Ruby Alford Foster, and William Russell “Russ” Alford; parents, William Newton Alford and Margaret Miranda Pierce Alford; and sister Enora Edith Alford in this compilation.
Orville Leland Alford was born 26 April 1884 in Linn Co. Oregon. He was the son of William Newton Alford and Margaret Miranda Pierce.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Orville Leland 1884 OR1, William Newton 1858 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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OTTO EMIL ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial, posted by Tami K
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 28 November 1981
Otto E. Alford of 501 Division Street, Eugene, Passes away November 25, 1981, at the age of 84.
He was born September 3, 1897, in Harrisburg and had been a resident of this vicinity for most of his life. He was married to Pansy Freeman in Albany, Oregon, on March 1, 1922. He was a World War II Army Veteran.
Surviving besides his wife are 2 daughters and sons-in-law: Coral and John Nilsson of Eugene, Vernice and Dennis Barnum of Lake Oswego; a son and daughter-in-law, Dorman and Haruko Alford, of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister and brother, Velma Evans and Dillard Alford, both of Harrisburg, 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28, in Poole-Larsen Chapel with private interment to follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 28 November 1981
FUNERAL SET TODAY FOR OTTO ALFORD, LONGTIME EUGENE-AREA ENGINEER
The funeral for Otto E. Alford, who helped design and build the steam heating lines under the streets of Eugene, will be at 10 a.m. today in Eugene. He died Wednesday at the age of 84.
Alford was a member of a pioneer family that settled near Harrisburg in the early 1850s. As a young man, he worked as a fireman and as an engineer on a thrashing crew that traveled from farm to farm in Lane and Benton counties during the harvest season.
Alford served in the Army during World War I. He married Pansy Freeman in 1922 and worked at the engineer for Central Heating Co. in Eugene where he designed and built the heating plant that once was located at Eighth and Olive streets, as well as the steam heating lines under the streets of Eugene that are still in use today.
Survivors include his wife, of Eugene; daughters Coral Nilsson of Eugene and Vernice Barnum of Lake Oswego; a son, Dorman Alford of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Velma Evans of Harrisburg, and a brother, Dillard Alford of Harrisburg.
The funeral will be at the Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nicole Day
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1981) dates of Otto Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Pansy Fern Freeman Alford; parents, Albert Austin Alford and Sarah Ellen Davis Alford; and siblings Dillard Olin Alford and Velma Frances Alford Evans in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter, Vernice Ellen Alford Barnum, in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Otto Emil 1897 OR1, Albert Austin 1867 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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OWEN DAVID ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 1 April 2012
Owen David Alford was born March 29, 1972 in Eugene to Evelyn (Ojanen) Alford and Peter Alford. He died March 26, 2012 in Portland, OR of complications of colo-rectal cancer, at the age of 39.
Owen attended Junction City schools and graduated from Junction City High School in 1990. He was an excellent student and active in extra-curricular activities. He was an accomplished pianist and played bass guitar, as well as joining his brother in a dee-jay endeavor and later in several bands of their own.
He graduated from OSU with a degree in biology in 1994.
He was employed at Intel in Hillsboro, OR for nine years, after which he entered OSU’s School of Pharmacy. While there he served a year as class president and also participated in an OSU-sponsored medical mission to Honduras. He had one year remaining to receive his doctorate in pharmacy when he was taken ill.
He married Mariah Doty in Portland on June 15, 2011.
In addition to his wife Mariah, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Matthew & Erin Alford of Gaston, OR, his parents Evelyn & Peter Alford of Cheshire, OR, his paternal grandmother Ruth MacFarlane of Michigan; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 6, at 6 p.m., at the Valley River Inn, Eugene. As he wished, a private scattering of his ashes will take place.
Donations in his memory may be made to the OSU Foundation, College of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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PANSY FERN FREEMAN ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Tami K
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 9 June 1987
Pansy Freeman Alford, 89, of 501 Division Ave., No. 11, Eugene, died June 7. Private entombment at West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene. Poole-Larsen Funeral Home, Eugene, in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pansy Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 7 Apr 1898 and died _____ June 1987, last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Otto Emil Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter, Vernice Ellen Alford Barnum, in Washington Obituaries.
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PATRICIA KATHLEEN CONROY HALFORD
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 22 May 2010
November 19, 1918 - May 18, 2010
MT. ANGEL—At the age of 91, Patricia Halford died the evening of May 18th. She left this world peacefully after living a full and selfless life. Born in The Dalles, Ore. and raised on a sheep ranch in the Shaniko/Bakeoven area, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Conroy. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, The Dalles in 1937. She married Joseph Halford in 1938 in Yakima, settling in Fort Klamath in 1948. In 1953 the family moved to Roseburg, where she finished raising their five children.
Her husband Joe passed away in 1959.
In 1994 Pat moved to Silverton and in 2007 to Orchard House Assisted Living in Mt. Angel.
Patricia was a mother to Dick of Riddle, Ore., Joe of Madera, Calif., Bob (Judy) of Beaver Creek, Ore., Dan (Pat) of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Patti Beutler (Paul) of Salem. She had 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she was extremely proud.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bob; and brothers, Bob, Joe (of Portland) and John (of Shaniko) Conroy.
She graduated from Umpqua Community College at age 50 and got her drivers license at age 53. She worked at the Douglas County Library in Roseburg and had been a member of Moose Lodge there for over 50 years. Pat loved to travel and explore the back roads of Oregon. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery work, traveling, visiting friends, baking sugar cookies and reading. She was known by many for her regular letters, birthday cards and Christmas cards. Some referred to her as the Energizer Bunny.
A Celebration Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 24th at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Silverton. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 25th at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Roseburg. Funeral arrangements are through Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia K. Halford (SS# issued in OR) was born 19 Nov 1918, last residence Mt. Angel, Marion Co., OR.
See the obituary of her son Robert Lee Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father-in-law, Samuel Richard Halford, in Utah Obituaries
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: Joseph Anthony 1909 KS1, Samuel Richard 1867 PA2, John Henry 1815 England3.
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PAULINE LUCY MUESSIG ALFORD
THE DALLES CHRONICLE
The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR—Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Pauline Lucy Muessig Alford passed away Nov. 3, 2018.
She was born June 26, 1927, to Paul and Lucy Marie (McConnel) Muessig. She attended Lincoln High School.
Her younger brother Delbert Wayne Muessig passed away this past May.
She wed Elmer Burton Alford and they raised three boys, William Paul (Bing), Jeffrey Wayne, and Roger Melbourne.
Pauline worked for The Dalles School District 12 in the administration office for 30 years doing bookkeeping and payroll. Pauline and Elmer operated Al’s Barber Shop. They were among the founders of Western Little League Baseball. Elmer announced the games and Pauline kept score. They supported their boys baseball teams.
They were avid dancers and started Star and Circle square dance club in the late 1950s. They taught many couples how to square dance and round dance. They wrote seven round dances for the Blue Star Label of which “Fraulein” was the number one round dance in the USA in 1963 and is still danced to this day. The Alford family took many trips to the beach, Lost Lake, Wallowa Lake and Crater Lake.
Upon retirement, Pauline volunteered at Hood River School District administration office and Mid-Columbia Healthcare Equipment. She knitted hats and blankets for newborns at the Mid-Columbia Medical Center and for the newborns of active Marines.
She is survived by her sons, Bing, Jeff (Laurie), and Roger; grandsons, Jason, Daniel, and Mitchell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Elmer Burton 1920 OR1, William M. 1873 OR2, Thomas B. 1839 MO3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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PERLINA ISABELLE ALFORD HARDISTY
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 27 August 1947
Funeral services for Perlina Isabelle Hardisty, 93, Harrisburg, will be at Harrisburg Methodist Church Thursday, at 2 p.m., with interment in Alford Cemetery.
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THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 21 August 1947
Perlina Hardisty, 93, 4904 N.E. 27th avenue, was admitted to Multnomah county hospital suffering a possible hip fracture, reportedly received when she fell over a rocking chair.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Perlina Isabelle 1854 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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RACHEL LINDSAY APPLEGATE ALFORD
Grandmother of Richard Lindsay Alford, AAFA #0266
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Monday, 30 December 1940
Photo from Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Erickson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Moses Lafayette Alford, in this compilation.
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RALPH EALY ALVORD, JR.
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 24 March 1983
Photo from Riverview Abbey Mausoleum and Crematory, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, EGF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alvord (SS# issued in OR) was born 16 Aug 1897 and died _____ March 1983, last residence Portland, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituary of his son Lee Davis Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Lydia Elizabeth Davis Alvord; and brother Edward L. Alvord in California Obituaries.
From OR Births: Ralph Ealy Alvord was born 16 Aug 1897 in Alma, Gratiot Co., MI, son of Ralph Ealy Alvord and Lydia M. Davis. [It is not clear why a Michigan birth is recorded in Oregon.]
From California, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Ralph E. Alvord, age 64, married Ruby G. Benz, age 42, on 9 May 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Ralph Ealy 1897 MI1, Ralph Ealy 1872 MI2, William Alanson 1829 NY3, Theoditus 1792 NY4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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RANDOLPH GENE “RANDY” ALFORD
THE BULLETIN
Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Thursday, 18 February 2016
July 18, 1958 - Feb. 14, 2016
Arrangements: Baird Memorial Chapel of La Pine is honored to serve the family. Please visit our website, www.bairdfh.com, to share condolences and sign the online guestbook.
Services: A Memorial Service will take place later, in the summer.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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REGINALD EUGENE ALFORDE
LINCOLN COUNTY LEADER
Newport, Lincoln Co., OR—4 February 1963
Funeral services for Reginald Gene Alforde, 38, of Depoe Bay will be held at the Parker Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Eureka Cemetery.
Mr. Alforde was born in Oklahoma on July 17, 1925 and passed away in Pennsylvania on February 9. He had been a resident of Depoe Bay for the past three years.
Survivors include his widow, Audrey; his mother, Mrs. Marge Freeman of Portland; a daughter, Shari Louise, three stepchildren, Irving, Judith and Terry Ann McGriff, all of Depoe Bay; three stepbrothers, Kenneth, William and Ralph Turner and two stepsisters, Mrs. Priscilla Couvel and Mrs. Opal Wheeler, none of whom are in this area.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OR Deaths: Reginald G. Alforde, age 38, died 9 Feb 1963 in Astoria.
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RICHARD A. ALFORD
Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 17 January 2009
WINCHESTER BAY [Douglas Co.]—Richard “Dick” Alford of Winchester Bay died Jan. 5 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 78. No service is planned.
He was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Eugene to William and Addie Hatfield Alford. He married Barbara Davison on Dec. 8, 1951. They later divorced.
Alford attended Eugene High School and served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, attaining the rank of corporal. He was a commercial fisherman, a driver for McDonald Candy Co., and a charter boat pilot.
Survivors include two sons, Randy of Winchester Bay and Terry of Hood River; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Burns’s Riverside Florence Funeral Chapel. Remembrances to the American Lung Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard A. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Reedsport, Douglas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and his brothers Alvin Lavern Alford and Norman Lee Alford in this compilation.
1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Richard A. 1930 OR1, William Everett 1893 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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RICHARD H. “RICK” ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 18 March 1982
CRASH KILLS 3, INJURES 3
Three teen-agers were killed late Tuesday [March 16] when the car in which they were riding collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Southeast 302nd Avenue and dodge Park Boulevard.
Pronounced dead at the scene of the 11:50 p.m. accident were Richard H. Alford, 19, of 18524 N.E. Glisan St, the driver of the car; and Shelly R. Klein and Shelly R. Kreiger, both 18 and both of boring.
The driver of the truck, Jack C. Bader, 32, of Gresham, was taken to Emanuel Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Two passengers in the truck, John E. Raczykowski, 33 … and Roland E. Schedden, 31, of Boring, were taken to Gresham Community Hospital, where they were listed in fair condition.
Bader was northbound on 302nd Avenue when Alford’s car, which was eastbound on Dodge Park Boulevard at a high rate of speed, hit the left side of the tuck….
Both vehicles were thrown off the road and slammed into the side of Multnomah County Fire District 10’s firehouse No. 7….
Photo from Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nathan Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OR Deaths: Richardha Tho Alford, born 21 Nov 1962, died 16 March 1982 in Multnomah Co., OR.
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RICHARD J. ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 3 March 2007
CHESHIRE [Lane Co.]—Richard “Rich” Alford of Cheshire died Feb. 28 of complications of heart disease at age 62. No service is planned.
He was born March 8, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to Barry and Ruth Burgar Alford. He married Sue Lacy in August 1966 in Michigan and they later divorced.
He worked as a restaurant owner and manager.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth MacFarlane of Mass City, Mich.; a daughter, Lacy Bridges of Decatur, Ga.; three brothers, Peter of Cheshire, Michael of Portage, Mich., and Thomas of Ypsilanti; and a sister, Janet Alford of Colorado.
Arrangements by Alpha Cremation Services in Eugene.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard J. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Cheshire, Lane Co., OR.
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RICHARD WILLIAM “RICK” HALFORD, JR.
From his Find A Grave memorial – place of burial unknown
DAILY ASTORIAN
Astoria, Clatsop Co., OR—Thursday, 20 September 2012
Richard William “Rick” Halford Jr., 52, of Astoria, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Portland.
He was born Oct. 29, 1959, in Portland, to Richard William Halford Sr. and Adeline Mildred Carter. His parents preceded him in death.
He attended Benson Polytechnical High School in Portland, and was an automotive major. He majored in horticulture while in the Job Corps in Troutdale.
On Aug. 24, 1984, he married Jodi Lynn Jacobson in Portland. She survives, residing in Astoria.
Mr. Halford was a retail clerk at the Warrenton Fred Meyer store.
Family members said he enjoyed spending time with this family and friends above all else. He also enjoyed camping at the Oregon Coast, day trips to local sights, fixing things, watching movies at home, and his collections, including Pez dispensers, Furbies and fad toys.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Becky Anderson and her husband, Tyrone, and Jill Yeager and her partner, James Yeager, of Portland; three estranged sisters, Bonnie Moore, Barbara Graham and Sue Pratt of Portland; a daughter, Sarah Desrochers and her husband, Logan, of Astoria; a son, Nathan Halford and his wife, Kim, of Astoria; three grandchildren, Savannah Hoygaard of Astoria, Jacob Desrochers and his wife, Barbara, of Longview, Wash., and Lorianne Gilmore and her partner, Joeseph Hall, of Vancouver, Wash.; a great-grandson, Casey Desrochers of Longview; a father-in-law Lloyd Jacobson Sr.; a mother-in-law, Rachael Kneeland and her husband, Carl; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Gilbert and her husband, Jason, and Mysti Simpson and her husband, Mandel; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Jacobson Jr. and his wife, A.J.; seven nieces and nephews, Jennifer Lambert, Katrina Graham, Corey Yeager, Amanda Simpson, Jaiden Peer, Noah and Jordan Gilbert; several other nieces and nephews; close friends Lynne, Anthony and Nolan Jones of Warrenton; and many more extended family members.
A memorial and celebration of life campout and potluck will be held from after 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, to noon Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside KOA, 1100 N.W. Ridge Road in Hammond. All who knew him are welcome. Contributions to the memorial celebration in the form of food to share, flowers, firewood or donations would be appreciated.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard W. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Richard William Halford Sr., in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage: Richard William 1959 OR1, Richard William 1922 OR2, William Edward 1900 OR3, William H. 1874 PA4.
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RICHARD WILLIAM HALFORD, SR.
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—27 September 1996
Richard W. Halford, Sr., a retired postal worker and U.S. Navy veteran, died Sept. 23, 1996, from complications of diabetes. He was 74.
A visitation viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Killingsworth Little Chapel of the Chimes. A graveside service will follow be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Lincoln Memorial Park.
Mr. Halford was born July 3, 1922, and lived most of his life in Portland. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1984. He was a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his son, Richard Jr. of Springfield, Ore; daughters, Kelly Halford of Vancouver, Wash., and Jill Halford, Bonnie Moore, Barbara Graham, and Becky Anderson, all of Portland; and 18 grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Killingsworth Little Chapel of the Chimes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard W. Halford Sr. (SS# issued in OR), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituary of his son Richard William “Rick” Halford Jr. in this compilation.
From OR Deaths: Richard William Halford, Sr., was born 3 July 1922 and died 23 Sept 1996 in Multnomah Co.
His HALFORD lineage: Richard William 1922 OR1, William Edward 1900 OR2, William H. 1874 PA3.
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ROBERT DUDLEY ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 21 February 2006
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver for Dr. Robert Dudley Alford, who died Feb. 5 of cerebrovascular disease at age 79.
Dr. Alford was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Pendleton. He moved to Portland in 1949. He graduated from the University of Oregon and its dental school. He served in the Air Force and was a dentist in private practice. He was a Boy Scout leader. He married Mary Esther “Mea” Brock in 1949.
Survivors include his wife; son, Douglas B.; daughter, Susan A. Boucher; brother, Lowell L.; and five grandchildren.
Remembrances to the church. Arrangements by Autumn.
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THE COLUMBIAN
Vancouver, Clark Co., WA—Tuesday, 21 February 2006
Robert Dudley Alford, 79, a retired dentist, passed away Feb. 5, 2006. He was born Jan. 26, 1927 at Pendleton [Umatilla Co.], OR. Robert was a past member of the Royal Oaks Country Club and a member of the Church of The Good Shepherd in Vancouver, WA. He was a Captain in the US Air Force (1954-1956), a Boy Scout Leader of Troop 256 in Portland, OR and was active in philanthropic activities for Hospice Southwest in Vancouver.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Esther (Mea) Alford at home in Tigard, OR; daughter, Susan (David) Alford Boucher of Terrebonne, OR; son, Douglas Brock (Carolyn) Alford of Durham, OR; and brother, Lowell L. Alford of Vancouver, WA.
A Memorial Service will be held Fri., Feb. 24, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver, WA....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert D. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his grandparents, Julian George Alford and Jennie E. Piggott Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Ovelyn I. Dudley Alford; and brother Lowell Leroy Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Dudley 1927 OR1, Lowell Constantine 1898 WA2, Julian George 1863 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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ROBERT E. ALFORD
EAST OREGONIAN
Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Robert E. Alford, 68, of Condon died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Sweeney Mortuary of Condon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 15 Apr 1941, last residence Condon, Gilliam Co., OR.
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ROBERT EDDIE HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 28 August 2002
A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home for Robert E. Halford, who died Aug. 22 at age 70.
Mr. Halford was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Portland, where he lived all his life. He graduated from Franklin High School and served in the Navy. He was a baker for Safeway for 38 years. In 1990, he married Florence Woodfill.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Terrie Halford, Susan Belcher and Sandra Halford; son, Steven; stepdaughters, Melvina Carter, Susan Lavorato, Deborah Pinkston and Nancy McGuire; stepson, Timothy Pinkston; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OF—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nathan Haines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert E. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
See the obituaries of his daughters Sandra Halford and Susan Halford Belcher in this compilation.
Kenneth Ray Halford, Robert’s son, shares a gravestone with him.
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ROBERT EUGENE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 8 June 1995
Robert E. Alford—A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1995, in Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died of complications of diabetes June 7 at age 68.
He was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Buxton [Washington Co.].
He was a U.S. Navy veteran who owned and operated Alford Logging in Estacada and REA Logging in St. Helens, Wash.
Mr. Alford married Betty Lutz in 1949.
Besides his wife, survivors are his son, Robert A. of Gresham; daughters, Betty A. Milton of Moses Lake, Wash., and Beverly Alford of Carver; mother, Grace of Colton; sisters, Juanita Jenkins of Colton and Marilyn Hemerich of Underwood, Wash.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.
Interment in Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances: Oregon City BPOE Lodge 1189, Estacada Lions Club or Redland Grange.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Hoggatt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Grace Hilda Fischer Alford, in this compilation, which provides his middle name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Eugene 1926 OR1, Leroy Henry 1906 WA2, Alva Clark 1871 IL3, Martin Luther 1846 IL4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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ROBERT HARLAN ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 11 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Services have been held for Robert Harlan Alford of Bend, who died Aug. 22 of cancer.
The former Eugene resident was 67.
He was born Feb. 7, 1931, in San Francisco to Helen and Lawrence Alford. He graduated from Sequoia High School in 1948 and served in the Marines and the Army from 1949 to 1953.
He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1958. He moved to Lane County in 1966 and to Bend in 1977. He opened an accounting and bookkeeping business, also working for the U.S. Postal Service and as a substitute teacher.
Alford was a reader of history, philosophy and literature. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and cultivating wildflowers. His travels took him to Patagonia, Machu Pichu, the Serengeti, Easter Island, the Galapagos and the Silk Road to China.
Survivors include his stepmother, Marjorie Alford; a sister, Kathy Clawson; and a brother, James.
Niswonger & Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to 1000 Friends of Oregon or the Nature Conservancy.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry) lists Robert Harlan Alford born 7 Feb 1931 in San Francisco Co., mother’s maiden name Currence.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial
Tigard, Washington Co., OR—_____ December 2011
Date of birth April 4 1943
Date of death December 16 2011
Robert was born in Lompoc, California on April 4, 1943 and he passed away in Tigard, Oregon on December 16, 2011.
Arrangements by Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial, Tigard, Oregon.
Photo from Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sheila
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Ethel Beatrice Virgin Alford; and brother Dale Junior Alford in California Obituaries.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): Robert Lee Alford was born 4 Apr 1943 in Santa Barbara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Harshman [sic: Virgin—Argil Rodney Harshman was her first husband].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1943 CA1, Lester Harding 1902 MO2, Robert James 1880 MO3, William H. 1856 TN4, Robert Cannon 1816 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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ROBERT LEE HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 28 October 2005
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Oregon City for Robert Lee Halford, who died Oct. 27 at age 65.
Mr. Halford was born Aug. 14, 1940, in Red Bluff [Tehama Co.], Calif. He served in the Navy. He moved to Beavercreek [Clackamas Co.] in 1977 and owned Structural Wood Products for 25 years. In 1962, he married Judy Johnson.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Tami Neumann, Chris Halford and Carmen Rooney; sons, Mike, Tony and Lee; mother, Patricia; brothers, Joe, Dan and Dick; sister, Patty Beutler; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to his church. Arrangements by Hillside Chapel.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brianna Doddroe
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert L. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Beavercreek, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Judy Rae Johnson Halford; and his mother, Patricia Kathleen Conroy Halford, in this compilation.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 [Ancestry] lists Robert Lee Halford, born 14 Aug 1940 in Tehama Co., mother’s maiden name Conroy.
His HALFORD lineage: Robert Lee 1940 CA1, Joseph Anthony 1909 KS2, Samuel Richard 1867 PA3, John Henry 1815 England4.
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RONALD GENE ALFORD
THE BULLETIN
Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—30 May 2007
Aug. 18, 1932 - May 26, 2007
Ronald G. Alford, of Bend, died Saturday. He was 74.
A celebration of life Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene. Interment will be held at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene.
Mr. Alford was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Eugene to Emery and Grace (Vaughn) Alford. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1950 and the University of Oregon in 1957. He married Barbara Wick on Nov. 1, 1952, in Eugene.
Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. He worked as a mortgage loan officer and real estate appraiser in Eugene and Salem for many years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene and the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix. He enjoyed golf and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jeffrey, of Bend, and John, of La Pine; two daughters, Rhonda Trim, of La Pine, and Janielle Stringfellow, of Creswell; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Apache Indian School in San Carlos, Ariz.; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—31 May 2007
A celebration of life Mass will be at 11 a.m. today, May 31, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene for Ronald G. Alford of Bend, formerly of Eugene. He died May 26 at age 74. The family chose not to list the cause of death.
He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Eugene to Emery and Grace Vaughn Alford. He married Barbara Wick on Nov. 1, 1952, in Eugene.
Alford graduated from Eugene High School in 1950 and from the University of Oregon in 1957. He worked as a mortgage loan officer and a real estate appraiser in Salem and Eugene. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jeffrey of Bend and John of La Pine; two daughters, Rhonda Trim of La Pine and Janielle Stringfellow of Creswell; a sister, Joanne of Creswell; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Arrangements by Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend. Remembrances to St. Charles Apache Indian School in San Carlos, Arizona, or St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Photo from Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy Watson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald Gene Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Emery Ray Alford and Grace Irene Alford; and his sisters Helen Louise Alford and Joanne Loy Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ronald Gene 1932 OR1, Emery Ray 1895 OR2, John Filbert 1865 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ROSELLA MCDONLD HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Sunday, 25 January 2009
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Farnstrom-Gable Funeral Home for Rosella Halford, who died Jan. 22 at age 83.
Rosella McDonald was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Barnsdall, Okla. She moved in 1943 to Portland to work as a welder for the shipyards during World War II. Later, she was a bus driver for TriMet for about 20 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce; son, Jesse; sister, Kathryn Patton; and one grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosella Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
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RUSSELL ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Richard Byron Parker, AAFA #1503
Great-Great-Great-Grandfather of Alicia Roundy Houston, AAFA #0001; and Kristine Ella Brown-Vander Hoeven, AAFA #1547
Photos from AAFA Photographs
ALBANY DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 27 October 1882
Russell Alford—This old pioneer died at his home in Harrisburg, last week, aged 58 years. He came to Oregon in 1850, and has been quite successful as a farmer, having lived in comfort himself and assisted to build up the homes of thirteen children, all of whom, and a loving wife, are now living. He was a man of considerable force of character and of a kindly disposition, one who will be missed by many.
He was born in Tennessee, moved at the age of eight to Missouri, and after serving under General Price in the Mexican War, came to Oregon when about twenty-six, and can be said to have grown up with this state.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records list his birth as 16 Jan 1824, confirmed by his gravestone, in Claiborne Co., TN.
See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; children Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, Thomas E. Alford, and William Newton Alford; father, Thomas Alford; siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
His mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Russell 1824 TN1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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RUTH L. ALFORD MICKELSON
MAIL TRIBUNE
Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Friday, 14 March 2003
[This obituary is not verbatim.]
Ruth L. Mickelson, 77, of Medford, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, in Medford. Services [will be] held on Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Medford. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Mooers Forks, New York.
She was born on July 15, 1925, in Mooers Forks, New York, to Lynn and Gertrude Alford. She graduated from Champlain School of Nursing in Plattsburg, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Oregon University in Ashland. On January 13, 1949, in Mooers Forks, New York, she married John Leonard Mickelson, who preceded her in death. She was a physician’s assistant and a neurological registered nurse.
Survivors include four daughters, Sara Mickelson of Issaquah, Washington, Sherry Mickelson of New York City, JoAnn Brehm of Richland, Washington, and Judy Mickelson of Santa Barbara, California, and, son, Gary of New York City.
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PRESS-REPUBLICAN
Plattsburgh, NY—Tuesday, 4 May 2003
MEDFORD, Ore.—Ruth L. (Alford) Mickelson, 77, of Medford, Ore., and formerly of Mooers Forks, N.Y., passed away March 11, 2003.
She was born July 15, 1925, in Mooers Forks, N.Y., to Lynn and Gertrude Alford.
She graduated from Champlain School of Nursing in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Oregon University, located in Ashland, Ore. On Jan. 13, 1949, she married John Mickelson in Mooers Forks, N.Y., who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mickelson worked as a physicians assistant and as a neurological registered nurse. She was a rosarian and a rose society show judge. Mrs. Mickelson enjoyed photography, knitting and crafting.
Survivors include four daughters, JoAnn Brehm of Richland, Wash., Sara Mickelson of Issaquah, Wash., Sherry Mickelson of New York City and Judy Mickelson of Santa Barbara, Calif.; one son, Gary Mickelson of New York City; a son-in-law, John Brehm of Richland, Wash.; and a grandson. Other survivors include one brother, Harold Alford of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and three sisters, Betty Morrison of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Eunice Babbie of Peru, N.Y., and Shirley Walker of Champlain, N.Y.
A funeral service for Ruth L. Mickelson was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2003, at the First Methodist Church in Medford, Ore....
Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Mooers Forks, N.Y., on May 6, 2003, at noon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth L. Mickelson (SS# issued in IN), last residence Medford, Jackson Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Lynn Walter Cressey Alford and Gertrude Elvidge Alford, in New York Obituaries.
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RUTH LUCRETIA CARTER ALFORD
Source unknown
Wallowa Co., OR—_____ October 1986
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1992
Ruth Alford, 87, died at the Wallowa County [OR] Nursing Home Thursday.
She was born in Rimby, Mo., on Jan. 19, 1899 to William Landon and Jennie Louellen Carter.
She married George Leonard Alford on April 9, 1917, in Rogers, N.M. The couple moved to Wallowa County from Oklahoma 61 years ago. She was homemaker and a member of the Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge. Her husband died on Jan. 24, 1979.
Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Merle and George of Joseph. Clebert of Portland, Glen of Baker; daughter, Joan Tippet of Asotin, Wash.; sisters, Eula Winfrey of Milton-Freewater, Cuba Mathews of Union Town, Wash., and DeMoise White of Enterprise; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bollman Chapel in Enterprise, with the Rev. Charles Chase officiating.
Interment will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of one’s choice or made to the Wallowa County Nursing Home or the United Methodist Church in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Main at West Third, Enterprise, Or., 97828.
Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1986) dates of Ruth Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her sons Clebert Carter Alford, George Wayne Alford, Glen Emory Alford, and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.
OR Deaths lists Ruth Alford, died 30 Oct 1986 in Wallowa Co., OR, age 87, spouse George.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: George Leonard 1896 MO1, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC4.
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RUTH MARION BALDWIN EISNER SHEFF ALFORD
[She died in OR, but we are also including her obituary in Nevada Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
Ruth and her third husband, Donald Eugene Alford, about 1995
Photo from candyscm’s Sheff/Baldwin family tree (Ancestry)
RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
Reno, Washoe Co., NV—Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Ruth Baldwin Alford peacefully passed on November 10, 2008.
She was born in Hicksville [Nassau Co.], NY to David and Alma Baldwin on August 31, 1929. She has lived in Nevada since 1955.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Don Alford; son and daughter-in-law, David and Vicki Sheff; daughter and son-in-law, Candace and Brian Green; grandchildren, Kristin Sheff, Michael and Daniel Green and Hillary and David Clark; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Alice Baldwin; nieces and nephews, Deborah, Gary, Thomas, Bobbie and David and many great-nieces and nephews.
The family invites you to a memorial service at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 3835 Lakeside Dr., Reno, NV on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth Marion Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
From OR Deaths: Ruth M. Alford, age 79, died 10 Nov 2008 in Jackson Co., OR.
Ruth married (1) Tod Edward Eisner, (2) Albert Gene Sheff (1928–2010), and (3) Donald Eugene Alford.
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SADIE BELLE ALFORD JAMES THOMPSON
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 5 October 1984
Sadie Belle Thompson, a Portland resident since 1960, died Tuesday [October 2] in a Portland hospital. She was 64. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in New Hope Baptist Church, with burial in Willamette National Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was born in North Carolina. A licensed practical nurse, she was a retired surgical technician at Bess Kaiser Hospital. She lived in Northeast Portland. Mrs. Thompson was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and of the Missionary Society at local, state and national levels.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia J. Howard of Portland; one son, Alfred T. James of Salem; seven brothers, Burrell Alford of McKeesport, Pa., Thomas E. Alford of Pasadena, Calif., Charles and Gene Alford of Capitol Heights, Md., Rufus Alford of Elizabeth, Pa., and Ronald and Joseph Alford of Chicago; four sisters, Sue Smith of Jamaica, N.Y., Bernice Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y., Evelyn Bolding of Washington, D.C., and Della Jackson of Randallstown, Md.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Hoggatt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sadie Thompson (SS# issued in NY) was born , 12 March 1920, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
We included the obituaries of her brother Rufus L. Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and sister Bernice Alford Smith in Georgia Obituaries.
Her parents, from several Ancestry family trees, were Horace Alford and Della Slade. Her grandparents were Burrell Alford and Susan McCrimmon.
In 1930, Sadie Alford, age 10, is listed with her parents, Horace and Della Alford, and 4 siblings in Baltimore, MD. This is an African-American family.
Her lineage: Sadie Belle 1920 NC1, Horace 1896 NC2, Burrell 1869 NC3.
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SALLY I. ALFORD VOSS
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 24 April 2003
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Garfield Community Church in Estacada for Sally Voss who died on April 12 at age 63.
She was born on October 22, 1939 in Mayville [Gilliam Co.] and was raised in Estacada. She was a meat wrapper for Horner’s Market.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Williams, Kim Chaffant and Kristy Voss; sons, Bill McKinney, Kirt Voss, and Kipp Voss; mother and father, Bob and Winnie Hughes; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death dates of Sally I Voss (SS# issued in WA), but list her birth date as 21 Oct 1938, last residence Estacada, Clackamas Co., OR.
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SAMUEL NEWELL ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Thomas Hall Beals, AAFA #0438
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Saturday, 11 April 1908
In this city, April 10, at the family residence, 459 Oxford st., Samuel Newell Alford, aged 58 years, 5 months. Member of Lincoln-Garfield Post, No. 3, G.A.R.
Comrades of the G.A.R. and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, which will be held at the Portland Crematorium at 2 P.M. today(Saturday). Please omit flowers.
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THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 14 April 1908
At 459 Oxford street, April 10, Samuel N. Alford, a native of Ohio, aged 58.
AAFA NOTES: Samuel was born 30 Aug 1843 in Portage Co., OH, the son of Samuel Newell Alford and Sarah Jane McConnell.
His wife was Frances E. Rulifson. From Iowa Marriages, 1809–1992 (FamilySearch.org): S.N. Allford married F.E. Rulifson on 27 Dec 1870 in Webster Co., IA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Samuel Newell 1843 OH1, Samuel Newell 1821 OH2, Levi 1789 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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SANDRA HALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 23 September 2016
Halford, Sandra 59
June 18, 1956–Mar. 23, 2016
Sandra is survived by her two children, Shaun and Kristen Blanchfield; and two grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her mother, Jean Halford; sister, Terrie Halford; brother, Steve Halford.
Predeceased by her father, Robert Halford; and brother, Kenneth Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Eddie Halford; and sister Susan Halford Belcher in this compilation.
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SARA A. PEGGY MEADOR ALFORD
STATESMAN JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 5 September 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Peggy Alford
Sept. 7, 1898—Sept. 3, 1995
GLADSTONE—Peggy Alford, 96, formerly of Salem, died of age related causes Sunday. Born in Prairie City [Grant Co.].
She graduated from Salem High School and studied dressmaking and design at Oregon State University. She started sewing at age 14 and continued her occupation until the 1980s, when she lost her sight. She married Max Alford; they later divorced.
Survivors include her daughter, Maxine “Nicki” Youker of Clackamas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
At her request, no services will be held. Interment will be in the City View Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements are by Wilhelm’s Mortuary, Portland.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—9 September 1995
Peggy Alford—At her request, there will be no service.
Mrs. Alford died Sept. 3, 1995, in Gladstone at age 96.
She was born Sept. 7, 1898, in Prairie City. Her maiden name was Meador. She graduated from Salem High School and attended what is now Oregon State University. She married Max Alford in 1917 in La Grande [Union Co.]; they later divorced.
Mrs. Alford was a seamstress, retiring in the 1980s.
Survivors include her daughter, Maxine “Nicki” Youker of Clackamas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Disposition by cremation with interment in City View Cemetery in Salem.
Arrangements: Wilhelm Funeral Home.
Photo from Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Peggy Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 7 Sept 1898 and died _____ Sept 1995, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her husband, Max L. Alford; and her daughter Maxine “Nicki” Alford Youker in this compilation.
From OR Marriages: Sara A. Meador and Max L. Alford were married 14 June 1917 in Union Co.
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SARAH ELLEN DAVIS ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Tami K.
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 30 July 1956
Sarah Ellen Alford, 80, 2380 Peoria Road, Harrisburg, died Saturday, July 28, 1956. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Harrisburg Chapel of Murphy Funeral Home. Vault interment will be in Alford Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Albert Austin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her children Otto Emil Alford, Dillard Olin Alford, and Velma Frances Alford Evans in this compilation.
Her parents were James Franklin Davis and Bernetta Jane Stucker.
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SARAH JANE ALFORD LEACH
STATE RIGHTS DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 10 October 1884
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Alford and Emaline Galey Alford; brother George M. Alford; and half-siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, James Knox Polk Alford, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
Her mother was Thomas Alford’s third wife, Emaline Galey.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Sarah Jane 1857 OR1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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SAUL ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—4 September 2001
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, in Neveh Zedek-Rose City Lodge Cemetery for Saul Alford, who died Sept. 2 at age 71.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 13, 1929, in New York City. He received bachelor’s degrees from the University of Chicago and City College of New York and master’s degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. He was a quality assurance engineer for Aerojet General in Sacramento, Calif., and Argonne National Laboratories in Chicago, then was a computer programmer for Official Airline Guides in Oak Brook, Ill., until he retired in the late 1980s. He moved to Portland in 1992. In 1952, he married Muriel Schaeffer; she died in 1996.
Survivors include his son, Seth; brother, Jack; and two grandchildren.
Remembrances to any autism research or aid organization. Arrangements by Holman’s.
Photos from Neveh Zedek-Rose City Lodge Cemetery, Portland, Washington Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chris Carlson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Saul Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.
See the obituary of his wife, Muriel Schaeffer Alford, in this compilation.
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SHARI KAY SCHNEIDER ALFORD
Photo from Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
HERMISTON HERALD
Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Shari Kay Schneider Alford was born on November 16, 1972, in Hermiston, Oregon, to parents Dennis and Shari L. Moyer Schneider. She passed away at home on September 2, 2017, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 44 years.
Shari was raised and attended schools in Hermiston, Oregon, graduating in the class of 1991. She then attended Blue Mountain Community College where she earned her degree as a dental assistant. Shari was a member of the Anchor Point Church and was involved in Jobs Daughters where she was a past Honor Queen. She enjoyed the mountains, camping, playing electronic games, staying in touch with everyone through her computer, trips to the ocean and most of all cherished time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her son Wyatt Alford, Ukiah, Ore.; father Dennis Schneider, Umatilla, Ore.; sister Amy Allstott (Mark), Kennewick, Wash.; brother Stacey Schneider (Amy), Kennewick, Wash.; grandmother Julia Schneider, Hermiston, Ore.; nephews Josh, Brandon, Spencer and Cole; niece Leia; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Shari was preceded in death by her mother Shari L. Schneider, and grandparents Raymond Schneider and Maxine and Clyde Moyer.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon…. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From OR Marriages: Shari Kay Schneider married Michael Shane Alford on 13 Aug 1994 in Umatilla Co., OR.
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SHAROLEE LAEL ALFORD MORROW SHAGENPOR INGRAM
Cousin of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196
CAPITAL JOURNAL
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 1 May 1973
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sharolee Ingram (SS# issued in OR) was born 24 Nov 1942 and died _____ Apr 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her mother, Kathleen Violet Mulliken Alford, in this compilation.
From her daughter, posted to her Find A Grave memorial: “Sharolee married twice. First to Stephen Albert Morrow and second to Rashed Shagenpor. Though she never married Galen Von Ingram she did have a son with him and is buried with his last name.”
Wedding:
LA GRANDE OBSERVER
La Grande, Union Co., OR—Tuesday, 2 October 1962
Excerpts from article:
From OR Divorces: Sharolee Alford and Stephen Morrow were divorced on 11 Dec 1967 in Union Co., OR.
Her lineage: Sharolee Lael 1942 ID1, Robert L. 1918 ID2, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID3, Albert Cleveland 1869 WI4, Joseph D. 1834 PA5, James M. 1807 PA6.
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SHEILA DOREEN COOPER ALFORD
HERMISTON HERALD
Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—Monday, 29 June 2009
Aug. 20, 1948–June 24, 2009
Sheila Doreen Alford died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Pendleton at the age of 60. She was born Aug. 20, 1948 at Hermiston to parents, George Gaylord and Beatrice Yvonne (Smith) Cooper.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Hermiston Cemetery in Hermiston. Following the service there will be a gathering for family and friends at the Seventh Day Adventist Church CSC Building, 855 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Sheila was born and raised in Hermiston, and graduated from Hermiston High School in 1966. On June 22, 1968 she married LeeRoy Allen Alford in Winnemucca, Nev. She worked as a secretary for the Umatilla Army Depot and the Bureau of Reclamation. Sheila was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, singing, fishing, vacationing at the ocean, helping others in need, and spending time with her family, grandkids and friends.
She is survived by husband, LeeRoy Alford of Stanfield; mother, Beatrice Cooper of Hermiston; son, Seth Alford of Walla Walla, Wash.; three daughters, Sherra Alford of Pendleton, Tanna Alford of Pendleton and Alisha Alford; three brothers, Gary Cooper of Hermiston, Jack Cooper of Sumpter, and Jess Cooper of Hermiston; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Cooper.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201 or to the Echo Softball Team.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sheila Doreen Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
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SHERRELL DEE ALFORD STEPHEN
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Wednesday, 26 December 1990
Photo from Ocean View Memory Gardens and Crematory, Coos By, Coos Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J. Metcalf
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of S.D. Alford (SS# issued in TN), but list his death date as 15 Dec 1990, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his daughter Lisa Car Alford; mother, Vera Ann Lawrence Alford; and sister Imogene Elizabeth Alford Stephen in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Deail Lawrence Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
From SSACI: Sherrell Dee Alford was born 27 Ma 1931 in Union City, Obion Co., TN, son of Henry L. Alford and Vera A. Lawrence. He died 15 Dec 1990.
From OR Marriages: Sherrell Alford married Conna [sic] Tillotson on 26 Jan 1952 in Coos Co., OR.
From OR Divorces: Sherrell Alford and Donna Tillotson were divorced on 9 Feb 1965 in Coos Co., OR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
His lineage: Sherrell Dee 1931 TN1, Henry Lee 1879 TN2, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN3, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN/VA4.
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SUSAN HALFORD BELCHER
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 23 September 2016
Belcher, Susan 55
Jan. 15, 1961–Sept. 18, 2016
Susan is survived by her four sons and many grandchildren. Susan is survived by her mother, Jean Halford; sister Terrie Halford; brother, Steve Halford.
Susan is predeceased by her father, Robert Halford; brother, Kenneth Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Eddie Halford; and sister Sandra Halford in this compilation.
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SUSAN LEE GATES COOPER ALFORD
LaGrande, Union Co., OR—_____ February 2018
Susan Lee Gates Alford, passed peacefully at the age of 75 on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at her home in Elgin, Oregon. A Memorial service will be held at the Hurricane Grange Hall in Joseph on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00am with a reception to follow.
Susan was the only child born to Richard and Barbara (Adams) Gates on November 11, 1942, in Berkeley, California. Susan and her parents moved from their ranch in Ojai, California to Joseph in 1951. They build a home at the foot of Wallowa Lake. Growing up, she enjoyed riding horses and water skiing with her friends. She attended Joseph School and graduated in 1960. After graduation, she attended several different Junior Colleges and spent time in Mexico, Arizona, Idaho and California.
Susan married Harvey Earl Cooper in Pasadena, CA in 1968 and had a son, Harvey “Lee” Cooper in 1970. They later divorced in 1977. In 1979, Susan rekindled a friendship with Gary Leonard Alford and they married on February 28, 1981. Susan and Gary operated a Farm/Ranch together. Susan also began working for the Forest Service in 1984 and worked there until she retired in 2004. Susan and Gary’s favorite pastime together was to travel across the northwest and go to Angus Cattle Production sales. Susan also dabbled in several side endeavors such as bookkeeping, publications, Tupperware, pampered chef and fresh berry sales. She also enjoyed quilting and was very proud of her quilts that she made.
Susan is survived by her son, Lee and his wife Shae; grandchildren, Tavin Hurley and Shayna Cooper; great granddaughter, Anayah; in-laws, John and Jeannie Alford and nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Marietta Hauser.
She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Barbara; husband, Gary and nephew Michael Hauser.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Gary Leonard Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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TERESA D. “TERI” HALLFORD BOAZ
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 30 May 2006
A service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Willamina High School for Teresa D. “Teri” Boaz, who died May 28 of cancer at age 57.
Teresa D. Hallford was born May 11, 1949, in Bend [Deschutes Co.], and raised in Silverton [Marion Co.]. She moved to Willamina [Yamhill Co.] in 1973 and was a cook and then head cook for the Willamina School District for 22 years. In 1970, she married James L.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Tracy Avalon; son, Ryan; mother, Donna Watts; brother, Doug Hallford; sister, Sharon Brooks; and four grandchildren.
Remembrances to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Rose City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Teresa D. Boaz (SS# issued in OR), last residence Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR.
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THELMA A. JONES ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 25 April 1987
Thelma A. Alford, of Eugene, died April 22, 1987, at the age of 76. She was born in Yakima, Washington on September 14, 1919.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal, and her daughter, Leola Marie Fisher.
She is survived by 4 daughters, Barbara Lewis, Patricia Faccio, and Bobbie Casey, all of Eugene, and Rae Crowson, of Elmira; 2 sons: William Alford, of Eugene, and Richard Alford of Portland; 2 brothers: Lawrence Jones and Ted Jones, both of Springfield; and a step-sister, Wibby L. Hommedieu of Oakridge; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Monday, April 27, at 1 pm at Lounsbury-Musgrove Funeral Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1987) dates of Thelma Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Everett Alford, in this compilation.
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THOMAS ALFORD
Photo and caption from Alicia Houston, AAFA #0001—photo originally from Robert Carr, 2nd great grandson of Thomas Alford
ALBANY DEMOCRAT
Albany, Linn Co., OR—Friday, 30 November 1892
Thomas Alford who since 1850 has resided on a farm near Harrisburg in this county, died yesterday at the extreme old age of 92. Mr. Alford came to this state in 1850. He was a man of most exemplary moral character and was noted for his pronounced personal integrity. Every man who knew him well could safely say that he was made a better man by reason of this acquaintanceship. His loss will be mourned by a large circle of relatives and acquaintances. He was buried. Peace be to his ashes.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his third wife, Emaline Galey Alford; and children Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, Thomas B. Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
From AAFA #1503 Richard Parker’s Richard Parker and Trudi Lewis Parker Family Tree (Ancestry):
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Thomas 1802 VA1, William 1775 VA2, Thomas 1736 VA3, John 1696 ??4.
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THOMAS B. ALFORD
Photo from Alicia Roundy Houston, AAFA #0001
LAKE COUNTY EXAMINER
Lakeville, Lake Co., OR—6 June 1912
ANOTHER VETERAN TAKEN FROM LIST
THOMAS ALFORD SUCCUMBS TO DROPSY AFTER A LONG SPELL OF ILLNES
At the ripe age of 73 years, 2 months and 5 days, Tuesday, June 4, Thomas A. Alford died at the 70 ranch north of Lakeview. Deceased was a victim of dropsy and had been suffering from the attack for several months.
He was a native of Benton county, Missouri, and a veteran of the Union Army. He had been a resident of this section for several years and was man of most honorable principals. He had innumearable [sic] friends all of whom held him in the highest esteem.
He leaves to mourn his death two sons, William and Thomas and one daughter Mrs. Phil Mulkey.
The funeral, took place yesterday afternoon from the Baptist church, Rev. H. Smith officiating and interrment [sic] followed in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. The pall bearers were: J. Frankl, Mike Hart, R.T. Striplin, M.S. Barnes, R.A. Paxton and S. Moss.
Tis with a stinging pang of regret that the Examiner is compelled to chronicle the passing of so many pioneers who were instrumental in carving this civilized community from a vast wilderness, and in this work Thomas Alford played an active part. While death is no doubt a great relief to this man who had been suffering so intensely from his illness, his loss is keenly felt.
Photo from IOOF Cemetery, Lakeview, Lake Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Gransee
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Alford; siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, and William Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Lenna Alford Estee in California Obituaries.
His birth place in the obituary is Benton Co., MO, but he may have been born in Chariton Co., MO. His mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Thomas B. 1839 MO1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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THOMAS CLIFFORD ALFORD
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Sunday, 30 July 2006
Tom C. Alford, 70, of Adams [Umatilla Co.], Oregon passed away on Sunday, July 23.
Tom was born July 20, 1936, in El Centro, CA. A true Imperial Valley native, Tom was raised in El Centro and graduated from Central Union High School in 1955. Growing up, when he wasn’t helping his parents with the family business, Alford’s Liquor Store, he was always involved in something related to cattle or agriculture.
In 1958, he married Irene Arnaiz of Imperial after serving two years in Germany in the U.S. Army.
Tom graduated from Cal-Poly Pomona in 1961 with a B.S. in Agriculture Business Management. Shortly thereafter, he decided to put his expertise to work in the livestock industry in Athena [Umatilla Co.], OR. Tom relocated his family to Athena where he and wife Irene raised their three children.
Throughout his life, he remained a dedicated Cattleman and was extremely involved in the livestock industry and passionate about promoting the Beef Industry. Tom was a life-long member and board member for the Northwest Livestock PCA where throughout the years he established many lifelong friends. In addition he served as Vice President for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association in 1974.
Over the years, he managed cattle across the West coast from Hunter Liggett, CA, to Oregon and the Imperial Valley.
Tom loved visiting family and friends and thought nothing of jumping in his pick-up for a quick 1200-mile road trip. Whether it was to El Centro or Nevada, you never knew when he would show up, or with what. (Livestock and all!) In the later part of his life, he especially enjoyed spending time at the Cherry Creek Ranch in Butte Valley, Nevada, ranching and horseback riding with his friends and family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Irene Alford, brothers Mike and Richard Alford, of El Centro, and wife Irene Alford, of Athena.
Tom is survived by companion Penny French, of Adams, son Charlie and wife Andra, and daughters; Chandler, Cassidy and Camryn, of El Centro, CA; daughter Evie Box and sons Paul, Brian and Cody, and daughter Tiffany, of Littleton, CO; son Cliff and wife Julie, and daughter Jordan and son Calder, of Athena....
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EAST OREGONIAN
Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Friday, 28 July 2006
July 20, 1936–July 23, 2006
ADAMS—Tom C. Alford died July 23, 2006, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. He was 70. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date....
Mr. Alford was born July 20, 1936, in El Centro, Calif., to Aaron and Irene Bogue Alford. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.
He married Irene Arnaiz on Aug. 3, 1958. Mr. Alford graduated from California-Polytechnic in 1961. He and his family moved to Athena in 1965 where Mr. Alford worked in the livestock industry. He served as vice-president of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and the Northwest Livestock PCA, where he made many lifelong friends.
He enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends and spending time on his ranch in Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and brothers Mike and Richard Alford.
He is survived by companion Penny French of Adams; daughter Evie Box of Littleton, Colo.; sons Charlie Alford of El Centro, Calif., and Cliff Alford of Athena; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athena Library Building Fund or to the Oregon Cattleman’s Stewardship Fund through Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater, 97862.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tom C. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Athena, Umatilla Co., OR.
See the obituary of his wife, Irene D. Arnaiz Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his nephew Thomas Aaron Alford in California Obituaries.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry), lists Thomas Clifford Alford born 20 July 1936 in Imperial Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bogue.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford and Judith Jackson.
His lineage: Thomas Clifford 1936 CA1, Aaron Leon 1913 TX2, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6.
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THOMAS E. ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 22 February 1932
PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES AT COBURG
Thomas E. Alford, son of a pioneer Lane county family, died at his home at Coburg Monday at 4 a.m. at the age of 79 years.
Funeral announcements will be made later from the Poole-Gray-Bartholomew chapel here.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 26, 1853, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alford, who came to Oregon in 1880 and settled on a donation land claim three miles north of Harrisburg. He married Francis Etherton, of Rock Point, and moved to Coburg in 1890. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for 52 years and is one of a few in the county who earned 50 year jewels in the lodge.
He is survived by his widow; six children, Lydia E. Gray, Etta F. Chandler, Clara E. Vogt, Clayton Alford, of Coburg; Clarence Alford, of Marcola, and Edna Hazelton, of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Newton and John of Albany, and Austin of Harrisburg; and seven sisters, Mrs. C K. Hardesty and Mrs. Lee Ingram, of Harrisburg; Mrs. C.P. Clover and Mrs. Wallace Hawk, of Springfield; Mrs. Delila Sheldon, of Marcola; Mrs. J.N. Singletary, of Eugene, and Mrs. G.A. McPhee, of Linden, Idaho.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Frances M. Singletary Alford; parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; children Clayton Benjamin Alford, James Clarence Alford, Etta Florence Alford Chandler, and Edna Laverne Alford Hoselton; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, and William Newton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Thomas E. 1853 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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THOMAS JONES ALFRED
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—29 April 2005
Thomas Jones Alfred, 86, died April 24, 2005, in Klamath Falls from natural causes.
Mr. Alfred was born in Mississippi to George and Pearley Mae (Mundy) Alfred. He left school after the sixth grade to work in the fields. He joined the U.S. Army, serving with distinction in World War II in the Pacific Theater, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Following the service he lived in St. Louis for a few years, then moved to Klamath Falls in the 1950s. He was employed with Klamath Disposal for more than 30 years before retiring.
He was a longtime member of the House of Prayer church, where he served as senior elder.
He loved gardening, fishing and singing in the church choir as well as in a quartet.
He is survived by his wife, Lela Alfred of Klamath Falls; son and daughter-in-law Melvin and Michelle Alfred of Seattle; son Andrew Alfred of Las Vegas; step-daughters Marie Crenshaw-Whigam of Klamath Falls and Wianzo Greene of Pomona, Calif.; stepsons Herald Armstrong of Redding, Calif; Carl Ray Armstrong of Portland and Henry Armstrong of Klamath Falls; grandson and wife Earl and Suzie Bailey; grandson Jason Alfred; a host of other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Alma Roy of Klamath Falls and special friend Lynette Hammond of Klamath Falls.
He was preceded in death by his third wife Mamie; sisters Oleavia Phillips, Ellie May Bray and Troy Bailey; brother R.D. Alfred and nephew Rezo Kennedy.
Photo from Eternal Hills Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanie Sawyer
Inscription: Married 12-2-1971
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tom J. Alfred (SS# issued in MS) was born 12 Dec 1918, last residence Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.
Tom’s fourth wife was Lela Mae Easterling Alfred, daughter of Amos and Alice Lee Easterling. She died 22 Apr 2006 in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.
This family used both Alfred and Alford as last names. Tom’s father is buried in the same cemetery as George Wes Alford.
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VADIE E. DICKS ALFORD
IDAHO STATESMAN
Boise, Ada Co., ID—Thursday, 28 December 2006
Vadie E. Dicks Alford, 95, Ontario [Malheur Co., OR], died Monday [December 25] at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Ontario 3rd LDS Ward. Family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. today at the Relief Society Room.
Burial will follow at Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette [Payette Co. ID]. Arrangements by Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario.
Photo from Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette, Payette Co., ID—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Hanson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vadie E. Dicks (SS # issued in FL) was born 21 Nov 1911 and d. 25 Dec 2006, last residence Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: Walter 1922 WV1, Sylvannus “Van”1884 WV2, Adam A. 1841 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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VELMA FRANCES ALFORD EVANS
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Tami K.
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Thursday, 18 October 1990
Velma Frances Evans of Harrisburg, died October 17, 1990, in Ashland, Oregon at the age of 84.
She was born August 27, 1906, in Harrisburg, Oregon to parents Austin and Ella Alford, a pioneer family. She was a lifetime resident of Harrisburg and was a member of the Harrisburg Flower Club, the Lake Creek Grange and the Methodist Church.
She was united in marriage June 11, 1929, to her husband, Wilbur Evans who preceded her in death in 1979.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Elliott of Ashland and Florence Kaiura of Tacoma, Washington, 1 son, Bob Evans of Philomath, 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. at Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg. Murphy-Musgrove Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, hklucas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma F. Evans (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Albert Austin Alford and Sarah Ellen Davis Alford; and siblings Otto Emil Alford and Dillard Olin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Velma Frances 1906 OR1, Albert Austin 1867 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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VELMA OLIVE MOSKOP ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 6 August 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Velma Olive Alford an Arkansas native, died Aug. 4, 1996, at her Portland home of causes related to scleroderma or hardened-skin disease, at age. She was 82. A viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 in Ross Hollywood Chapel. in Portland. No service will be held.
Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 13, 1914, in Pocahontas, Ark. Her maiden name was Moskop. She moved to Eugene, Ore., where she met and married her husband, Clell L. Alford on July 7, in 1935. They couple moved to Portland in 1939.
Mrs. Alford worked was a bookkeeper for Pendleton Woolen Mills for about eight years and She also was a cashier for Charles F. Berg for three years. She retired in the 1960’s.
Her husband died in 1991.
Survivors include her two sisters, Pairlee “Billie” Courtright of Springfield and Ellen Tinker of Klamath Falls.
Private mausoleum entombment interment will take be in Portland Memorial Mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma O. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her husband, Clell Lavern Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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VERA ANN LAWRENCE ALFORD
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—Wednesday, 2 February 1994
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera A. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence North Bend, Coos Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her children Imogene Elizabeth Alford Stephen and Sherrell Dee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Deail Lawrence Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
Her husband’s lineage: Henry Lee 1879 TN1, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN2, unknown father but mother is Sarah 1809 TN/VA3.
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VERL EDWARD ALFORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 14 January 1935
CRESWELL, Jan. 14 (Special)—Verl Edward Alford, 20, died Sunday [January 13] at the home of his brother, Norleigh Alford, in Eugene. He was a resident of Creswell.
He was born March 27, 1914, in Coquille, and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cora Cornell; and his stepfather, E.L. Cornell, both of Creswell; his father, R.E. Alford; two brothers, Norleigh and Harold; two sisters, Mrs. Nelda Westrope and Mrs. Arla Mertes, both of Eugene; his grandfather, J.B. Endicott; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Alford of Eugene; three nephews and a niece.
The family came to Creswell in 1924, and Verl Alford graduated from Creswell high school with the class of 1934. He was a member of the Christian church.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the Schwering chapel, with Rev. Melvin Traxler officiating and burial in the Creswell cemetery.
Photo from Creswell Pioneer Cemetery, Creswell, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy Watson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Norleigh Leroy Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Verl Edward 1914 OR1, Rollie Everett 1885 OR2, Philip 1854 CA3.
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VERNE EUGENE ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 2 September 2008
A gathering will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in the Hillsboro home of Pam Bulmann for Verne E. Alford of Portland, who died Aug. 22 at age 83.
Verne E. Alford was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Portland. He served in the Navy during World War II and in the Navy Reserve. He was a lineman for PGE. He married Joanne Olson Mills.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Pam Bulmann, Debbie Romjue and Nancy Alford ; stepdaughter, Julie Mitchell; stepsons, Ken Mills, Clay Mills and Marty Mills; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to Providence Hospice. Arrangements by Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Chambers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Verne E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his father, Eugene Clair Alford Jr.; and brother Clair Willis Alford in this compilation.
1930 census in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR: E. Clair Alford, 36 OR (parents b. NY and PA); his wife Pearle J. 34 OR (parents b. KS and MN); and sons Clair W. 10 OR, and Verne E. 4-6/12 OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Verne Eugene 1924 OR1, Eugene Clair 1895 OR2, Eugene Clair 1866 IA3, Henry Constantine 1828 NY4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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VIRGINIA CLARA HALFORD HAMILTON
THE WORLD
Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—30 March 1996
Funeral services for Virginia Hamilton, 68, of Coos Bay, were held at Coos Bay Chapel. Interment was at Ocean View Memory Garden. She passed away on March 28, 1996, of natural causes.
She was born on August 31, 1927, at Barnsdall, Oklahoma, the daughter of James N. and Etta C. Halford. She married William A. Hamilton on June 14, 1958, at Springfield. A son, Larry, A grandson, Jimmy, and one brother preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of Coos Bay, daughter CeCelia (Greg) Miller of Coos Bay, two sisters, and three brothers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1996) dates of Virginia C. Hamilton (SS# issued in OK), last residence Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR.
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VIRGINIA PATRICIA ALVORD MCBRIDE
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—3 June 2016
Virginia Patricia Alvord McBride
Mar. 17, 1938–May 22, 2016
In Memory of ‘The Lady’ ... Wife, Mother, Sister, ‘Gram’, Friend and so much more! Ginny is survived by Albert, her husband of 56 years, 3 children Elizabeth, David and Rebecca, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 wonderful brothers: Mike, Bill and John Alvord.
Of Note, Ginny was the daughter of Ward and Helen Alvord of Tacoma. She adored them and her entire family.
Memorial Service will be held at Good Shepherd CC in Boring, OR at 4:00 on Sunday, June 19. The Life and Love we shared will be forever cherished!
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother, Helen Gordon Alvord Parker, in Washington Obituaries.
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VIRGINIA TENNESSEE “JENNIE” NEIL ALFORD
EVENING HERALD
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—30 June 1920
Death this morning called Mrs. R.A. Alford, an old resident and esteemed of the community, at the family home, 536 Conger avenue. Her death resulted from a heart ailment. Although she has suffered with the disease for several years, she had not been bed-ridden until yesterday, when an acute attack came on.
She is survived by her husband and two sons, A.C. and L.R. Alford, of Fresno, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. W.E. Dean and Mrs. J.J. Murphy of Ashland, Ore., and three brothers, William Neil of Douglas county, Clayborne Neil of Eugene, and Robert Neil of Ashland. Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Murphy are expected to arrive tonight and the sons from Fresno will be here tomorrow night for the funeral which will be held here.
Mrs. Alford was born in Jackson county, October 26, 1856. She had been a resident of Klamath county for six years. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekah chapter. In her religious faith she early affiliated with the Methodist church, and always followed the precepts of the faith devoutly.
A loveable, refined, loyal and devoted woman, her sudden death will be a blow to the enire community.
Photo from Linkville Pioneer Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanie Sawyer
AAFA NOTES: AAFA NOTES: OR Deaths lists Virginia Tennessee Alford, died 30 June 1920 in Klamath Co.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Catherine K. Brinker Alford, in this compilation.
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WALDEN TAYLOR ALFORD
WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN
Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 17 May 1910
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
W.T. Alford, a painter, who was terribly burned in Portland and met death from the accident, was a resident of Salem. Relatives of the dead man reside in South Salem at La Feile and Rock streets.
In speaking of the tragedy a Portland dispatch says:
Injuries from the burning graphite received Friday evening on the roof of the Oregon Wood Distillery company at Linnton caused the death of W.T. Alford, a painter. A spark from the smokestack of the plant ignited the fluid with which he was painting the building. He suffered intense agony.
While on the roof of the distillery with a rope around his waist, one end of which was fastened to the building, he was caught like a rat in a trap. He could not untie the rope and the blaze quickly consumed his clothing. Alford’s face, arms and upper part of the body were burned to a crisp. He died Saturday morning at 7 o’clock at the Good Samaritan hospital.
The graphite with which he was spraying the roof of the building is highly inflammable until dried. After that there is no danger. In order to work on the roof, Alford had tied a rope around his waist, and fastened the other end to the roof. When the spark started the fire, he was unable to get away. Harvey Faunalson, another roofer, was nearby, but fell to the ground. Workmen in the distillery finally reached the burning man with ladders and directed a stream of water upon him. Dr. S.M. Mann of Linnton was called, but nothing could be done. The distillery is near the Whitwood Court station on the United Rail ways line.
E.C. Alford, father of the dead man, arrived at the hospital Saturday evening. The body will be removed to Salem for interment.
Photo from City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and his siblings Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Lela Glee Alford Gear, Max L. Alford, and Aggie Alford Larson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Walden Taylor 1888 IN1, Eugene Clair 1866 IA2, Henry Constantine 1828 NY3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WANDA MAE HOWELL ALFORD
HERALD AND NEWS
Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—Sunday, 26 November 2017
Wanda Mae Alford, born on Jan, 21, 1933, in Alton, Mo., the eldest daughter of Granville and Edith Howell, passed away of natural causes on Nov. 6, 2017, in Klamath Falls, Ore.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William H. Alford of Malin, Ore. She was the devoted mother of four children: son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Alford of Eugene, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Cis Alford of Merrill, Ore.; daughter, Barbara Clark of Klamath Falls; and daughter and son-in-law, Edie and James Spencer of Klamath Falls. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother of 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three brothers: Lyle, Lonnie and Porter Howell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She graduated from Alton High School in 1951, was married to William Alford on March 3, 1952, in Salem [Fulton Co.], Ark. They resided in their hometown of Alton [Oregon Co., MO] until relocating in 1965 to the Klamath Basin, where she resided until her passing in 2017. Wanda was the admitting clerk when the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital opened in 1965. She worked there for several years, then became the receptionist for Isler & Co. until her retirement in 1998.
Wanda was an excellent cook; her apple crisp and cream pies were legendary. She also enjoyed cooking, canning, playing cards, gardening, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
At her request, no funeral or memorial services will be held….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): William H. Alford, age 21, resident of Alton, Oregon Co., MO, married Wanda Mae Howell, age 19, resident of Springfield, Greene Co., MO, on 3 March 1952 in Fulton Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: William Haston 1930 MO1, William Franklin 1885 MO2, William Owen 1859 TN3, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WEBSTER W. ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—25 June 1969
Alford—Webster W.; father of Webster Jr. and Gene Ray Alford.
Friends invited to services Thursday, 11 am, Batman’s Chapel of the Dawn, NE Sandy at 112th. Oregon Lodge N. 101 AF&AM conducting. Private interment Willamette National Cemetery.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AM Hentges Krieg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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WILBUR RAY “WEBB” ALFORD
EAST OREGONIAN
Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Tuesday, 21 August 2000
Wilbur R. “Webb” Alford, 65, of Spray, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, at his home.
Graveside service was today at Haystack Cemetery near Spray.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 17, 1935, at Condon, to Phil and Bonnie Farrar Alford. He lived with Clarence and Martina Warren family for many years. He attended school at Spray then served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He worked on several ranches in Wheeler County before going to work at Kinzua Corporation. Following the mill closure, he worked for the Wheeler County Road Department for the next 20 years and also served as a deputy sheriff in Wheeler County for 20 years.
On June 17, 1972, he married Judy Cecil at Spray.
He was a member of Condon Elks Lodge 1869. He was involved in community activities including the school board, Spray Rodeo Association, EMTs, the Hunter’s Safety group, and the Spray Ambulance Barbecue.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Alford, at the home; sons, Bill of Hereford, Ore., Jason of Salem, and Justin of Portland; brothers, Walt, Jim and Marvin, all of Yakima, Wash.; sisters, Sharon Lewis of Tillamook, and Chris Woods of Seattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Brewer….
Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Haystack Cemetery, Wheeler Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Dan and Barbara Horn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilbur R. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Spray, Wheeler Co., OR.
See the obituary of his first wife, Laura Opal Owens Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Walter Thomas Alford Wallawine in Washington Obituaries.
From SSACI: Wilbur Ray Alford was born 17 Jan 1934 in Condon, Gilliam Co., OR, son of Chris W. Alford and Bonnie Fair. He died 18 Aug 2000.
From OR Marriages: Wilbur Alford married Judy Cecil on 17 June 1972 in Wheeler Co., OR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Wilbur Ray 1935 OR1, Philbert William 1906 OR2, William M. 1873 OR3, Thomas B. 1839 MO4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 7 November 1901
HARRISBURG, Or., Nov. 6—William Alford, an Oregon pioneer of 1850, died at his home, five miles northeast of Harrisburg, yesterday [November 5].
Mr. Alford was born in Tennessee, April 26, 1822. In 1850, in Missouri, he married Miss Mary Ann Mansfield. In April, 1850, his wife’s brother, Moses Mansfield, formed a party, known as the “Mansfield train,” which Mr. Alford and family joined, and crossed the plains to Oregon, with ox teams, arriving in this state in October of that year. Mr. Alford took up a donation claim 12½ miles east of Brownsville.
A wife and six children survive him—John R. Alford, Mrs. W.L. Wright, Albert and Isom Alford, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Martha Pierce, of Waterville, Wash., and Mrs. Frances Arnspigor, of Sawpit, Colo.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Wilson
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records list his birth as 22 April 1822, as on his gravestone, in Claiborne Co., TN.
See the obituaries of his father, Thomas Alford; and siblings Albert Alford, Elizabeth Alford Rodgers, Matilda Alford Mansfield, Minerva Alford Mansfield, Russell Alford, and Thomas B. Alford; and half-siblings George M. Alford, James Knox Polk Alford, and Sarah Jane Alford Leach in this compilation.
His mother was Thomas Alford’s first wife, Kesiah Cupp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William 1822 TN1, Thomas 1802 VA2, William 1775 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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WILLIAM CULLUM ALVORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 10 April 1924
WILLIAM C. ALVORD DIES
CAREER OF WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN IS CLOSED
MANAGER OF FAILING ESTATE AND EX-BANK EXECUTIVE RESIDENT OF PORTLAND SINCE 1888
William Cullum Alvord, ex-cashier of the First National bank and since 1909 manager of the Failing estate, died at his late residence, 202 King street, at 8:30 o’clock last night from heart disease. He had been ill for two years, but it was only a week ago that his condition became grave.
Mr. Alvord was among the best known of Portland citizens, having lived here since 1888. In 1897 he married Genevieve Schuyler, daughter of General Philip Schuyler, who survives. Other near relatives are two brothers, General Benjamin Alvord and Alden H. Alvord of Washington, D.C., and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Craig of Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Alvord was the son of the late General and Mrs. Benjamin Alvord and was born at Hastings-on-the-Hudson, New York, January 11, 1866.
Upon his arrival in Portland he became an official of the First National bank, retiring from the position of cashier to undertake management of the Failing estate.
He was a 33d degree Mason, a vestryman of Trinity Episcopal church, a life member of the Multnomah club, member of the Arlington and Waverly clubs, Sons of the American Revolution and the Lang Syne society.
The body was taken to the Holman undertaking establishment. Funeral arrangements will probably be completed today.
In another article:
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 11 April 1924
ALVORD FUNERAL IS SET
SERVICES TO BE HELD AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Funeral services for William C. Alvord, ex-cashier of the First National bank and later manager of the Failing estate, who died at the family residence, 202 King street, Wednesday night, will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 from the Trinity Episcopal church, with Dr. A.A. Morrison officiating, according to arrangements completed yesterday. Interment will be in Riverview cemetery.
Masonic services for Mr. Alvord, who was a 33d degree Mason, will be held at the cathedral this evening at 9 o’clock. Friends of Mr. Alvord have been invited to this service. No one will be admitted to the cathedral after 8:45.
Mr. Alvord’s death followed an illness of two years.
He is survived by his widow, two brothers, General Benjamin Alvord and Alden H. Alvord of Washington D.C., and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Craig of Baltimore, Md.
Photo from River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jhere McKenzie
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Benjamin Alvord Sr. and Emily Louise Mussey Alvord; and his brother Benjamin Alvord Jr. in District of Columbia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: William Cullum 1866 NY1, Benjamin 1813 VT2, William 1776 MA3, Elisha 1731 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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WILLIAM EVERETT ALFORD
Father of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 24 January 1981
Everett Alford of 483 Cheshire Avenue, Eugene, died January 23, 1981.
He was born September 12, 1893 in Harrisburg and had been a lifelong resident of this area. He was united in marriage April 11, 1917, in Eugene, to Addie L. Hatfield, who survives him.
Father of Neal and Norman, both of Eugene, Enola Burke, and Alvin, both of Springfield, Richard of Winchester Bay; brother of Clell of Portland, Ivan of Eugene, Bessie Matson of Eugene, Doris Tribble of Oakland, California; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a longtime employee of the City of Eugene Maintenance Division, retiring in 1961.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 26, at 2:30 PM in West Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Dan Quelio of Emmanus Lutheran Church officiating. Lounsbury-Musgrove Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rena Robbins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his wife, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford; his sons Alvin Lavern Alford, Richard A. Alford, and Norman Lee Alford; his parents, John Filbert Alford and Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and his siblings Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, Clell Lavern Alford, Douglas Lee Alford, and Emery Ray Alford in this compilation.
The section of the cemetery where he is buried is Garden of Canaan Lot 138 space 9, next to his wife.
1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Everett 1893 OR1, John Filbert 1865 OR2, Russell 1824 TN3, Thomas 1802 VA4, William 1775 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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WILLIAM NEWTON ALFORD
DAILY GAZETTE-TIMES
Corvallis, Benton Co., OR—Tuesday, 8 March 1932
Photos from Mount Union Cemetery, Philomath, Benton Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ZiegeFrau
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Miranda Pierce Alford; children Enora Edith Alford and Orville Leland Alford; parents, Russell Alford and Martha Jane Rodgers Alford; and siblings Albert Austin Alford, Delila Alford Walker Sheldon, Emma Charlotta Alford Clover, Jesse Cornelius Alford, John Filbert Alford, Lucinda Caroline Alford Singletary, Mary Catherine Alford Hardisty, Melinda Frances Alford Hawke, Nora Alice Alford Ingram, Perlina Isabelle Alford Hardisty, and Thomas E. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Newton 1858 OR1, Russell 1824 TN2, Thomas 1802 VA3, William 1775 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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WILLIAM ROBERT ALFORD, SR.
Granduncle of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Wednesday, 1 September 2010
William “Bill” Robert Alford Sr., the son of Alva Clark Alford and Lurena Brace Alford, was born Aug. 30, 1916, in Buxton [Washington Co., OR]. William passed away Aug. 29, 2010, one day before his 94th birthday.
In 1943 he married Norma Wilhelm; she preceded him in death in 2004.
He is survived by his sons, Ramon Alford and his wife, Karen; William Alford Jr.; Larry Alford and his wife, Vickie; and Raymond Alford and his wife, Ellen; daughters, Janet Alford; Carol Alford; and MaryEllen Thomason and her husband, Chuck; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and loving caregivers, William Bentley and Rosemary Borene.
William served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard on the USS Carson City, which escorted Gen. Douglas MacArthur to the Philippines and New Guinea. William was employed by Georgia-Pacific for 26 years in Coquille, retiring in 1978 as a machinist, welder, and mechanic. In 1992 he settled in New Meadows, Idaho. From 1987 through 1989 William made a violin, it was a slow process. It was made from five different woods from trees grown in Oregon. He loved working with wood and turning things out on his metal lathe.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Services are entrusted to Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 503-236-4141.
Photo from Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Claudia Towne Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Robert Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his mother, Lurena Brace King Alford; and grandmother Eva A. Matteson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his second wife, Norma Lee Wilhelm Alford; and his daughter Janet Joy Alford in Idaho Obituaries; and his half-brother Everett Vernon Alford in Washington Obituaries.
From Alford2 Family Tree, Ancestry (submitted by Janet Alford, daughter of William and his first wife): William married (1) Verita June Hayes on 22 Sept 1936; they were divorced. He married (2) Norma Lee Wilhelm on 17 Aug 1943.
From Washington Marriage Records, 1854–2013: William R. Alford married Vereta J. Hayes on 22 Sept 1936 in Clark Co., WA.
From Richard Kirk, AAFA #1005: “Uncle” Bill was a half brother of my grandmother Florence Irene Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Robert 1916 OR1, Alva Clark 1871 IL2, Martin Luther 1846 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM RUSSELL”RUSS” ALFORD
Uncle of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065
SIUSLAW NEWS
Florence, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 12 February 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
William R. (Russ) Alford Sr. of Florence died Feb. 6, 1997. He was born July 21, 1910 in Philomath.
Alford moved from Lebanon to Lorane in 1941 and retired as a self-employed logger and farmer.
He was a member of IOOF Oddfellows Lodge and grange in Lorane.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and one daughter.
Alford is survived by a son, William (Bill), of Florence; a sister, Agnes Caswell, of Holly, Ore.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy Watson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates W.R. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Florence, Lane Co., OR.
See the obituaries of his parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena Plagmann Alford; and siblings Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell, Clifford Orville Alford, Edith Minnie Alford Tharp Murphy, and Edna Ruby Alford Foster, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Russell 1910 OR1, Orville Leland 1884 OR2, William Newton 1858 OR3, Russell 1824 TN4, Thomas 1802 VA5, William 1775 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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WILMA FAY MADDOX GRAY JOHNSON HALFORD
NEWS TIMES
Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR—6 March 2002
Wilma Halford, 86, of Willamina, OR, died on March 1, 2002. Private family services were held on Tuesday. Interment was in Toledo Cemetery. Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville were in charge of arrangements.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Sweeny, TX, to Warren and Chlorena Darby Maddox. As a young girl, she moved to Oklahoma, where she was raised and educated. She moved to Akron, Colorado, in the early 1930’s. She married Dennis Gray in 1933 in Colorado. In the early 1940’s, they moved to Stayton, Oregon. Twenty years later they moved to Toledo where they remained until 1985. They then moved to Willamina.
Survivors include her son, Oliver Johnson of Toledo, daughter, Wilda Lake of Grand Ronde, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Dennis, sons Dennis, Alvin, and Frank, and sister, Della Addison, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilma F. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR.
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WINIFRED ALICE WEISE ALFORD DAVIS HUGHES
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 6 July 2007
A memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Clackamas Valley Baptist Church in Estacada for Winifred Alice “Winnie” Hughes, who died June 23 at age 89.
Winifred Alice Weise was born Dec. 30, 1917, in Condon. She moved in the early 1940s to Estacada, where she owned several restaurants, including the Sportsman’s Club, Trails, and the Hi-Way Cafe. She more recently was head cook for the Estacada Loaves & Fishes. In 1954, she married Robert L; he died in 2004.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirleen Woodrock; sons, Don Davis and Bob Hughes Jr.; sisters, Margaret Smith, Mary Lou Ephlin and Connie Sacht; 16 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Remembrances to the Estacada Senior Center. Arrangements by Cornerstone.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Winifred Alice Hughes (SS# issued in OR), last residence Estacada, Clackamas Co., OR.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Leo Arthur Alford; and daughter Margaret Leona Alford Joyner Layne Shearer in this compilation.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Winifred Alice Wise, age 18 born Condon, OR, daughter of Walter Wise and Mable Wise, married Leo Arthur Alford, age 25 born OR, son of Wm. Alford and Carry Alford, on 9 Sept 1935 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA. In another marriage record she is listed as Winifred Alice Weise.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Winifred A. Davis, age 37 born 30 Dec 1917, married Robert L. Hughes on 31 Dec 1954 in Stevenson, Skamania Co., WA.
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YVETTE SHIRLEY “JAVA” HALFORD HERMAN THORSEN ARNOLD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 3 May 1979
Arnold—Yvette (Java), 831 N. Farragut; mother of Forrest Arnold, Frank Thorsen, Wendell Arnold; 4 grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, May 3, at 2 pm, at The Killingsworth Little Chapel of the Chimes, 430 N. Killingsworth.
Interment at Rose City Cemetery.
Photos from Rose City Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor lclarkepdx
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Yvette Arnold (SS# issued in OR) was born 22 Apr 1902 and died _____ Apr 1979, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
See the obituary of her mother, Carrie A. Pickering Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Dodley Halford, in Montana Obituaries.
From Montana, County Marriages, 1865–1950 (Ancestry): Yvette Shirley Halford, age 21 born 1902 in Boulder, MT, daughter of Dodley Halford and Carrie A. Pickering, married Leo Patrick Herman, age 21 born in Cedar Rapids, IA, son of Bert I. Herman and Elizabeth Mary Meiers, in Boulder, Jefferson Co., MT, on 14 Aug 1921.
From Washington, Marriage Records, 1854–2013 (Ancestry): Yvette S. Thorsen, age 30, divorced, daughter of Dodley Halford and Carrie A. Pickering, married Walter W. Arnold, age 33, divorced, son of I.G. Arnold and Berdella Meryhugh, on 1 July 1932 in Vancouver, WA. It was the second marriage for both—probably third for Yvette.
From SSACI: Yvette Shirley Arnold was born 22 Apr 1903 [different than SSDI] in Boulder, Jefferson Co., MT, and died _____ Apr 1979.
From OR Deaths: Yevette Shi Arnold, born in 1902, wife of Walter, died 30 Apr 1979.
Her HALFORD lineage: Yvette Shirley 1902 MT1, Dodley 1860 MO2, James H. 1832 TN3.
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ZELDA ANN BUTLER ALFORD
THE OREGONIAN
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Alford, Zelda Ann 75
July 07, 1938 – May 17, 2014
Zelda Ann Butler was born July 7, 1938, in Portland, to Ruth and James Butler. She attended Beaumont grade school and Grant High School. In January 1955, she married Bobby Alford and they moved to Southern California. Son, Richard, and daughter, Joyce, were born there. Zelda worked evenings as a chip girl in a card club and enjoyed the responsibility and competence required of her in that job. In 1958, the young family moved back to Portland. Daughter, Kathleen, was born in 1963. Zelda worked for U.S. Bank and later for Providence Medical Center, becoming the payroll supervisor and retiring from that position.
During her retirement, she spent several years giving piano lessons to neighborhood children. Zelda was genuinely interested in and cared about all her neighbors, her children’s friends and all her family. She could strike up a friendly, meaningful conversation with anyone in any setting.
After a courageous battle with an aggressive leukemic cancer, Zelda died at home surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her three children; grandchildren, Rachael Payne, Jacob and Savannah Alford, Andrew, Sarah, Sophie and Thea Kindschuh, Christopher, Anna and Samuel Ebeling; and great-grandchildren, Taryn and Christopher.
A celebration of her life will take place later in the summer.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
