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RHODE ISLAND OBITUARIES
RHODE ISLAND 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: 21 NOVEMBER 2024
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The families of many of the subjects of these Rhode Island 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 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
2. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
RI Births: Rhode Island Births, 1636–1930
RI Deaths: Rhode Island Death Index, 1630–1930
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABBOTT EDWIN ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME—Monday, 17 April 1905
Alford—In Providence, R.I., April 14, Abbott Alford, son of Edwin R. Alford, of Old Town [ME].
In another article:
EVENING BULLETIN
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 13 April 1905
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot Co., ME—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, N K Jewell
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Lena Barker Alford, in Florida Obituaries; and of his parents, Edwin Rufus Alford and Mary Ann Richardson Barton Alford; and brother Lore A. Alford in Maine Obituaries.
From ME Marriages: Lena E. Barker married Abbot E. Alford on 9 Jan 1894 in Old Town, ME.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Abbott Edwin 1871 ME1, Edwin Rufus 1829 ME2, Lore 1801 ME3, Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1698 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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BERTHA ALVORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 22 June 1901
Bertha Alvord
The death of Bertha, the eight-year-old daughter of William W. and Annie M. Alvard [sic], occurred this morning at the residence of the parents, 222 Kenyon avenue. The child had been ill for some time and the parents have the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends in their bereavement.
In another article:
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 24 June 1901
This afternoon at 2 o’clock the funeral of Bertha Alvord, the 8-year-old daughter of William W. and Annie M. Alvord, took place from the home of the parents at 222 Kenyon avenue. The child died on Saturday [June 22]. There was a large attendance and the remains, following the service, were buried at Oak Grove cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Edith Alvord in this compilation.
On the 1900 census in Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI, Bertha is age 7, born Jan 1893 in MA.
She probably does not have a gravestone since she is not included on the gravestone list at www.rihistoriccemeteries.org.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 498:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Bertha 1893 MA1, William Watson 1853 CT2, Jesse Herd 1812 CT3, Ashbel 1780 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 CT6, Thomas 1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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CALEB MATTOON ALVORD
DAILY NEWS
Newport, Newport Co., RI—Wednesday, 8 January 1873
The Rev. Caleb Alvord, of East Greenwich [Kent Co.], died at his residence, of heart disease, Monday morning [January 6].
Mr. Alvord had been for many years connected with the Seminary, as Principal of the Commercial Department. The Providence Bulletin says he was very successful as a teacher and very highly esteemed as a citizen. He had served in town offices, and several years represented the town in the State Senate.
Active in all moral and religious enterprises for the good of the people, few citizens would be more generally lamented. His loss is a peculiarly severe affliction to the Seminary at the present time.
In another article:
THE CONGREGATIONALIST
Boston, Suffolk Co., MA—Tuesday, 16 January 1873
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Ann Wheelock Davis Alvord, in Ohio Obituaries; of his parents, Caleb Alvord and Naomi Bodman Alvord; and his brother Solomon Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of his brother Joseph Field Alvord in Illinois Obituaries.
From Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Easthampton (Ancestry): Caleb Mattoon Alvord, age 33 of Easthampton, son of Caleb Alvord and Naomi Bodman, married Anne Wheelock Davis of NH, daughter of William Davis and Sophia Clapp, on 17 May 1848 in Brattleboro, Middlesex Co., MA.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 247:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Caleb Mattoon 1815 MA1, Caleb 1772 MA2, Zebadiah 1724 MA3, John 1696 MA4, Jonathan 1669 MA5, Alexander 1627 England6, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England7.
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EDITH ALVORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 15 April 1901
In this city, April 13, Edith, daughter of William W. and Annie M. Alvord, aged 14 years. Notice of funeral later.
In another article:
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Wednesday, 17 April 1901
The funeral of Edith Alvord, the l4-year-old daughter of William W. and Annie M. Alvord, was solemnized this afternoon from the residence of her parents, 222 Kenyon avenue. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives and the service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Roberts. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. There were numerous floral offerings.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Bertha Alvord in this compilation.
On the 1900 census in Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI, Edith is age 13, born Dec 1886 in RI.
She probably does not have a gravestone since she is not included on the gravestone list at www.rihistoriccemeteries.org.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Edith 1886 RI1, William Watson 1853 CT2, William Watson 1853 CT2, Jesse Herd 1812 CT3, Ashbel 1780 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 CT6, Thomas 1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ELI ALFORD, JR.
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 23 August 1925
Photo from Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nicole
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eli Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 3 Sept 1895 and died _____ August 1975, last residence Lincoln, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helena A. Saxton Alford; daughter Elizabeth Mary Alford Rundin; and parents, Eli Alford Sr. and Mary Eliza Kelly Alford, in this compilation.
From England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index (Ancestry): Eli Alford’s birth was registered in Jul-Aug-Sep 1895 in Salford, Greater Manchester, Lancashire.
On Eli Alford Jr.’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, a single clerk for the Providence Telephone Company. He was born 3 Sept 1895 in Salford, England. He is tall with light blue eyes and light brown hair.
In 1930, Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI, dwelling #71: Eli Alfred, bookkeeper at cotton mill, age 34 born England (both parents born England); his wife Helena 31 CT (parents born MA and Canada); and daughter Mary E. 9 RI. Eli was age 24 at first marriage and Helena was 21. Eli immigrated in 1896 (about the year he was born) and was naturalized.
His lineage: Eli 1895 England1, Eli 1871 England2, Thomas 1838 England3, John 1812 Ireland4.
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ELI ALFORD, SR.
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 14 April 1958
Photo from Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nicole
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Eliza Kelly Alford; and son Eli Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms (Ancestry): Eli Alford was born 23 Nov 1870, son of Thomas Alford and Mary Ann Mercer. He was baptized on 30 Apr 1871 in Hulme, St. George, Lancashire, England.
From Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns (Ancestry): Eli Alford, age 20, son of Thomas Alford, married Mary Eliza Kelly, age 20, daughter of William Kelly, on 12 July 1890 in Salford, Christchurch, Lancashire, England.
On the 1891 England census (Ancestry), Eli and his family are lodging in Salford, Lancashire: Eliza [sic] Alford, apprentice printing compositor, age 20 born Manchester; Mary E. 21 born Manchester; and John 1 month born Salford. “Eliza” is listed as a female, but Eliza and Mary are listed as married. This is no doubt Eli based on his age and occupation.
Also in Salford in 1891 are Eli’s parents: Thomas Alford, sawyer age 53 born Salford; his wife Mary Ann 51 born Manchester; and grandson Thomas Darlington 11 born Salford.
Thomas and Mary Ann are listed on the 1881, 1871, and 1861 censuses in Lancashire.
In 1851 Thomas is listed with his parents and siblings in Manchester, Lancashire: John Alford, age 39 born Dublin, Ireland; his wife Ellen 36 born Halifax, Yorkshire, England; and children, all born Salford: Thomas 13, Mary Ann 10, Joseph 7, Elizabeth 5.
New York Passenger Lists 1820–1957 (Ancestry), show Eli Alford’s family arriving on the Teutonic from Liverpool on 29 Oct 1896, intending permanent residence in Providence, RI:
Mary Anne Alford 58 housekeeper Seedley, England
Eli Alford 26 compositor Bolton, England
Mrs. Alford 27 wife Bolton, England
Cecilia Alford 3 child Bolton, England
Eli Alford 1 infant Bolton, England
In 1910, Providence Ward 8, Providence Co., RI, family #293: Eli Alford, newspaper printer age 39; wife Mary E. 40; and children Cecilia Ann 17 and Eli 14. All were born in England. Mary had 3 children, 2 living.
In 1920, Pawtucket Ward 5, Providence Co., RI, dwelling #313: Eli Alford, newspaper compositor age 49; and wife Mary E. 50. They were both born in England and immigrated 1896, naturalized 1904.
His lineage: Eli 1871 England1, Thomas 1838 England2, John 1812 Ireland3.
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ELIZABETH A. LEITCH HALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 17 May 1984
Elizabeth A. Halford, 98, of 70 Honeysuckle Rd., the widow of Ralph Halford, died Tuesday.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Douglas) Leitch, she had lived in Warwick 20 years. She previously lived many years in Winthrop, Mass.
She leaves a daughter, Madeline Crocker, with whom she lived; 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston. Burial will be private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth Halford (SS# issued in MA) was born 21 Dec 1885 and died _____ May 1984, last residence Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
See the obituary of her daughter Madaline L. “Tootie” Halford Crocker in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH BASSETT ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 17 June 1935
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Rowland Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Frank Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Charles Henry Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
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ELIZABETH MARY ALFORD RUNDIN
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 14 November 1998
Elizabeth M. Rundin, 77, of Robert St. (Pawtucket, RI), a teller at the former Industrial National Bank before retiring, died Thursday [November 12] in Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. She was the wife of John A Rundin Jr.
Born in Providence (RI), she was a daughter of the late Eli and Helena (Saxton) Alford. She had lived in Lincoln (RI) before moving to Pawtucket more than 35 years ago.
Mrs Rundin was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Lincoln.
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Lucinda Albuquerque, and a son, John A Rundin III, both of Pawtucket; and two grandchildren.
Mrs Rundin was the mother of the late Candace A Rundin.
The funeral service will be held Monday at noon at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth A. Rundin (SS# issued in RI) was born 2 Jan 1921.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eli Alford Jr. and Helena A. Saxton Alford, in this compilation.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Mary 1921 RI1, Eli 1895 England2, Eli 1871 England3, Thomas 1838 England4, John 1812 Ireland5.
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ETHEL M. LEWIS ALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—8 May 1951
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Friday, 11 May 1951
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William L. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Kenneth William Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
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FANNIE ALFORD LONG
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 26 March 1959
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, George Alford and Leah Bryant Alford; and siblings Minnie Alford Lund, Rowland Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Fannie 1875 England1, George 1845 England2, Abel 1803 England3, Nathaniel 1773 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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FLORENCE MORTON ALFORD
SUNDAY JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Sunday, 14 March 1993
Florence Alford, 104, of Danielson Pike died Friday [March 12] at the Waterman Heights Nursing Home, Smithfield [Providence Co.]. She was the widow of Frank Alford.
Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth A. (Kearsley) Morton, she lived in Scituate for 34 years. She previously lived in Newport.
Mrs. Alford worked for the Juilliard Manufacturing Co., Olneyville, for 10 years before retiring in 1935. She was a member of the Daughters of St. George and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She leaves two daughters, Helena M. Kershaw of Scituate, and Leah E. Durnan of Newport; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44, Greenville Common, Greenville. Cremation will be at Blue Hills Crematory, Smithfield.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Helena M. Alford Kershaw in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Leah Elizabeth Alford Steele Durnan in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
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FRANCES SEELY HARLOW ALFORD
Mother of Mildred Harlow “Jill” Alford Ward Moran, AAFA #0301
Aunt of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493
Grandaunt of Karl Stanton Heink, AAFA #0458
Photo from her daughter Jill Moran, AAFA #0301
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 21 August 1995
MIDDLETOWN—Frances Seely Alford, 75, of 21 Sherwood Rd., a framer for Arnold’s Art Store, and a clerk for the Naval Federal Credit Union for several years before retiring, died Saturday [August 19] at home. She was the widow of William Taylor Alford.
Born in Somerville, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Harold Clark Harlow and Mildred (Carpenter) Harlow.
Mrs. Alford was a 1937 graduate of Rogers High School, Newport, and a 1941 graduate of the National Park Seminary. She was a member of the Newport Hospital Auxiliary, and worked in its gift shop. She was a member of the Newport Yacht Club. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth.
She leaves three daughters, Frances A. Leyenberger of Yardley, Pa., Adele A. Ayres of Portsmouth, Mildred A. Ward of Indiana, Pa., and two sons, Robert Nelson Alford of Marble Hill, Mo., and the Rev. William T. Alford of Jacksonville, Ark.; a sister, Sally H. Craig of Newport, and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at noon at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, East Main Road. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Churchyard.
Photo from Saint Marys Episcopal Churchyard, Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GPoppa
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances H. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 14 June 1920, last residence Middletown, Newport Co., RI.
See the obituary of her husband, William Taylor Alford, in this compilation.
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FRANK ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL-BULLETIN
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 18 August 1979
Photo from Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beth Hurd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1979) dates of Frank Alford (SS# issued in RI), last residence North Scituate, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Florence Morton Alford; daughter Helena M. Alford Kershaw; and parents, Rowland Alford and Elizabeth Bassett Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Leah Elizabeth Alford Steele Durnan in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of his brother Charles Henry Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
In 1950, Middletown, Newport Co., RI:
Frank Alford head 59 RI electrician
Florence wife 61 England
Elizabeth A. Morton mother-in-law 86 England
Leah Steele dau 36 RI bookkeeper
Virginia Steele gr-dau 12 RI
50th wedding anniversary article:
DAILY NEWS
Newport, Newport Co., RI—Monday, 15 July 1963
His lineage: Frank 1891 RI1, Rowland 1865 England2, George 1845 England3, Abel 1806 England4, Nathaniel 1773 England5, Christopher 1712 England6, Christopher 1685 England7, Christopher 1660 England8.
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GEORGE ALFORD
EVENING BULLETIN
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 8 March 1919
Photo from North Burial Ground, Providence, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jen Snoots
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Leah Bryant Alford; and children Fannie Alford Long and William Alford in this compilation.
From RI Deaths: George Alford died in RI on 7 March 1919, age 74. Abel Alford and Sarah Alford are named as “kin”—the 1861 England census shows that they are his parents.
Probate notification:
DAILY JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Friday, 11 April 1919
George is listed as a boarder on the 1910 census in Providence Ward 3, Providence Co., RI, dwelling #121: George Alford, bank janitor age 65 born England (parents born England), widowed, immigrated in 1884 [sic: 1885 on his naturalization card and 1900 census].
In 1900 George’s family is in Providence Ward 3, Providence Co., RI, dwelling #11: George Alfred, watchman age 55 born Feb 1845 in England, married 36 years; his wife Lea 55 born March 1845 in England, 9 children, 7 living; and daughters Martha 19 born Nov 1880 in England, and Minnie 15 born May 1885 in England. In the same dwelling is the family of their daughter Fannie born Apr 1875 in England, her husband Albert Long, and son Arthur. The Alfords all immigrated in 1885, and George was naturalized.
From U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes (Ancestry):
On the 1881 England census, this family is in Trowbridge, Wiltshire: George Alford, foreman at woolen mill, age 36; his wife Leah 36 woolen weaver; and children: Rowland 15, William 10, Fanny 6, Sarah 4, and George 2. All were born in Wiltshire.
On the 1861 census in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, George is listed with his parents: Abel Alford, age 58; his wife Sarah 58; daughter Emma 17; and son George 16. All were born in Wiltshire and all were wool cloth makers.
From several Ancestry family trees: George Alford was born in Wiltshire, England, the son of Abel Alford and Sarah Dyer. All of his Alford ancestors were born in Wiltshire.
His lineage: George 1845 England1, Abel 1803 England2, Nathaniel 1773 England3, Nathaniel 1746 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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GEORGE HENRY HALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—5 October 1909
In Providence, on the 4th inst., George H. Halford.
AAFA NOTES: From RI Deaths: George H. Halford died 4 Oct 1909, age 41, Richard and Bridget Halford named as kin.
From RI Births: George H. Halford was born 25 Apr 1868, the son of Richard and Bridget Halford.
Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802–1950 (FamilySearch.org) lists George Henry Halford, born 1868, the son of Richard Halford and Bridget McGovern. His wife is listed as Cassie Elizabeth Halford.
George is buried in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston, Providence Co., RI, but he has no gravestone.
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GEORGE WILFRED ALFORD
SUNDAY JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Sunday, 3 March 1974
Photo from Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown, Washington Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vageta Saiyan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 11 Sept 1898 and died 1 March 1974, last residence Leesburg, Lake Co., FL [?].
See the obituaries of his wife, Marjorie E. Ballam Alford; son Norman George “Pete” Alford; and mother, Susan Langford Alford, in this compilation.
From RI Births: George W. Alford was born 11 Sept 1898, parents George and Susan Alford.
In 1910, Pawtucket Ward 4, Providence Co., RI, dwelling #43: George Alford, mill engineer age 32 born England (parents born England), married 13 years; wife Susan 30 England (parents born England), 3 children, 3 living; and children, all born RI: George 12, Lily 4, and Clarance 9/12. George Sr. immigrated in 1880 and was not naturalized; Susan immigrated in 1891.
On George Alford Jr.’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 39, an electrician living in Kent Co., RI. He was born 14 April 1879, names Susie Alford as his nearest relative, and is medium height with brown eyes and black hair.
In 1930 (April 22) Warwick, Kent Co., RI, dwelling #667: George W. Alford, carpenter age 32 born RI (parents born England); wife Marjorie E. 33 born Canada (parents born Canada); and son Norman G. 7 born RI. George was age 22 and Marjorie was 23 at first marriage.
George was enumerated twice in 1930 (April 19), Providence, Providence Co., RI, family #609: George Alford, marine engineer age 51 born England; wife Susie 52 born England; son George W. 32 born RI, married, electrical engineer, age 23 at first marriage; and son Clarence J. 21 born RI truck driver. George Sr. was age 18 at first marriage, and Susie was 19.
On George Wilfred Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, born 11 Sept 1898 in Providence, RI. He is unemployed, living in Shawomet, Kent Co., RI. His contact is Mrs. George Alford of Riverside, RI.
His lineage: George Wilfred 1898 RI1, George 1879 England2, George 1845 England3, Abel 1803 England4, Nathaniel 1773 England5, Christopher 1712 England6, Christopher 1685 England7, Christopher 1660 England8.
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HELENA A. SAXTON ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 12 March 1987
Helena A. Alford, 88, of 52 Robert St. died Monday at Pawtucket Institute for Health Services. She was the widow of Eli Alford Jr.
Born in New London, Conn., she was a daughter of the late William and Helena (Spargo) Saxton. Mrs. Alford had lived in Lincoln over 50 years, moving to Pawtucket in 1976.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Lincoln. Mrs. Alford was a charter member and past president of Saylesville Post, American Legion Auxiliary, Lincoln. She also was a member of Queen Esther Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star, Pawtucket.
She leaves a daughter, Elizabeth A. Rundin of Pawtucket; three grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The funeral service will be private. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helena Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 16 Aug 1898 and died _____ March 1987, last residence Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Eli Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Elizabeth Mary Alford Rundin in this compilation.
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HELENA M. ALFORD KERSHAW
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Tuesday, 16 May 1995
SCITUATE—Helena M. Kershaw, 78, of Danielson Pike died yesterday [May 15] at St. Joseph Hospital in North Providence. She was the widow of William H. Kershaw.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Morton) Alford, she lived in Scituate for 50 years. Mrs. Kershaw was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a former adviser to the Rainbow Girls.
She leaves two sons, William H. Kershaw of Lexington, Ky., and Ronald G. Kershaw of Smithfield; a sister, Leah E. Durnan of Middletown; six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m at the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44, Greenville Common, Greenvile. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery in Central Falls.
Photos from Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy G
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen M. Kershaw (SS# issued in RI) was born 18 Apr 1918, last residence North Scituate, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her parents, Frank Alford and Florence Morton Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Leah Elizabeth Alford Steele Durnan in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Her lineage: Helena M. 1918 RI1, Frank 1891 RI2, Rowland 1865 England3, George 1845 England4, Abel 1806 England5, Nathaniel 1773 England6, Christopher 1712 England7, Christopher 1685 England8, Christopher 1660 England9.
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LEAH BRYANT ALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—14 October 1905
Alford—In Providence, the 13th inst., Leah, wife of George Alford, aged 60 years, 7 months, 6 days.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, George Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Fannie Alford Long, Minnie Alford Lund, Rowland Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
Her birth date is 7 March 1845, calculated from her age at death.
From Massachusetts, Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (Ancestry): Departed Liverpool, England; arrive Boston, MA, 7 Sept 1885 on ship Cephalonia.
Leah Alford matron 40 England native Boston destination
William labourer 15
Fanny child 10
Sarah child 9
Martha child 4
Minnie infant 3/12
George Alford, age 6, is also on this ship but listed separately.
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LILLIE ALFORD BOWDEN
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 3 May 1986
Lilly Bowden, 79, of 46 Somerset Ave. died Thursday [May 1] at Miriam Hospital after a four-year illness. She was the widow of Ronald A. Bowden.
Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late George and Susan (Langford) Alford, she lived in Riverside since 1942. Mrs. Bowden was a member of Unity Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and The 16 Club.
She leaves a son, Ronald A. Bowden, and a daughter, Nancy J. Bowden, both of East Providence.
The funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Ave., with a Celebration of Burial Office at 10 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Turner Avenue. Burial will be in Prince Hill Cemetery, Barrington.
Photos from Princes Hill Burial Ground, Barrington, Bristol Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Trish
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lilly Bowden (SS# issued in RI) was born 11 July 1906 and died _____ May 1986, last residence Riverside, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her mother, Susan Langford Alford; and brother George Wilfred Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Clarence John Alford in Florida Obituaries.
Her lineage: Lillie 1906 RI1, George 1879 England2, George 1845 England3, Abel 1803 England4, Nathaniel 1773 England5, Christopher 1712 England6, Christopher 1685 England7, Christopher 1660 England8.
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LOUISA LANGFORD ALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—19 April 1949
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Alford; and son William L. Alford in this compilation.
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MADALINE L. “TOOTIE” HALFORD CROCKER
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Tuesday, 25 November 2003
Madaline L. “Tootie” Crocker, 95, formerly of Honeysuckle Road [Warwick], a homemaker and an artist, died Sunday [November 23], at the Scandinavian Home, in Cranston.
She was the wife of the late George C. Crocker. Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Leitch) Halford, she had lived in Warwick for 50 years.
Mrs. Crocker leaves two daughters, Anne L. Mackie of Providence and Claire H. Wright of Narragansett; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late June E. Grignon, and the sister of the late Douglas Halford.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at noon in the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in the Pawtuxet Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Madaline Crocker (SS# issued in RI) was born 21 Feb 1908.
See the obituary of her mother, Elizabeth A. Leitch Halford, in this compilation.
Madaline is listed with her parents on the 1910 census in Winthrop, Suffolk Co, MA, family #453: Ralph B. Halford, optician age 27 born MA (parents born England and MA), married 2 years; his wife Elizabeth G. 24 born Scotland (parents born Scotland), 2 children, 2 living; children born MA: Madeline L. 2, and Douglas 8/12; and 5 lodgers.
On Ralph Burton Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 35, living in Winthrop, Suffolk Co., MA, married, working for Boston Optical Company. His nearest relative is his wife Elizabeth A. Halford. He was born 16 Nov 1882 and is medium height with blue eyes and brown hair.
Ralph B. Halford, born in Cambridge, MA, and Elizabeth A. Leitch, born in Scotland, were married in Boston on 30 April 1907. Ralph’s parents were Isaac N. Halford and Lizzie G. Dunbar. Elizabeth’s parents were John Leitch and Elizabeth Douglas. (NewEnglandAncestors.org)
Isaac N. Halford, confectioner age 27 of Boston, married Lizzie G. Dunbar, age 21 of Hingham, on 21 January 1874 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA. Isaac was born in Leicestershire, England, the son of William and Mary (Brewin) Halford. Lizzie was born in Hingham, the daughter of Martin D. and Ellen M. (Sprague) Dunbar.
Isaac, age 5, is listed on the 1851 census in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, with his siblings and parents, William Halford, age 39, and Mary Halford, age 39, both born in Leicestershire.
In 1861 he is in Leicestershire with uncle and aunt Isaac and Sarah Halford. He is age 15, a bakers apprentice.
From England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index (Ancestry); Isaac Halford’s birth was registered in Jul-Aug-Sep 1846 in Leicestershire.
Madaline’s HALFORD lineage: Madaline L. 1908 MA1, Ralph Burton 1882 MA2, Isaac N. 1846 England3, William 1812 England4.
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MARJORIE E. BALLAM ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 27 April 1991
Marjorie E. Alford, 94, of 1021 Main St., a stenographer for Gorham Manu., Providence, for 15 years before retiring, died yesterday [April 26] at West View Nursing Home. She was the widow of George W. Alford.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a daughter of the late Richard G. and Marion (Flawn) Ballam, she lived in Coventry for 10 years before moving to West Warwick in 1987.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Clyde Towers Tenants Association and the Bahai Faith.
She leaves a son, Norman G. Alford of Coventry; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave. Burial will be in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie E. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 6 Aug 1896, last residence West Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Wilfred Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Norman George “Pete” Alford in this compilation.
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MARY CATHERINE ALFORD SAVARD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 9 May 2002
Mary C. Savard, 51, of Pleasant Street, died Monday [May 6] at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Coolidge) Alford, she had lived in West Warwick for three years.
She leaves two sons, Burton E. Savard of Coventry and Gordon M. Savard of South Kingstown; a daughter, Nicole M. Savard of New Bedford; a brother, George Alford of Warwick; two sisters, Adell Nakopinski of Providence and Denise DiMascio of Henderson, Nev.; a companion, Joseph Graham; and two grandchildren.
The funeral service will be private. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry.
In another article:
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Friday, 10 May 2002
A funeral service for Mary C. Savard, 51, of Pleasant Street, West Warwick, who died Monday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence, will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Prata Home, 78 Providence St., West Warwick. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry.
She was the daughter of Norman Alford of Coventry and the late Mary (Coolidge) Alford. She was the wife of the late Gordon Savard.
She leaves a twin brother, George Alford of Warwick.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry, Kent Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, George Daigneault
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary C. Savard (SS# issued in RI) was born 16 Jan 1951, last residence West Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her parents, Norman George Alford and Mary K. Coolidge Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Mary Catherine Alford Savard was born 16 Jan 1951 in Cranston, RI.
Her lineage: Mary Catherine 1951 RI1, Norman George 1923 RI2, George Wilfred 1898 RI3, George 1879 England4, George 1845 England5, Abel Alford 1803 England6, Nathaniel 1773 England7, Christopher 1712 England8, Christopher 1685 England9, Christopher 1660 England10.
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MARY ELIZA KELLY ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 19 January 1956
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Eli Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Eli Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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MARY K. COOLIDGE ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 28 May 1990
Mary K. Alford, 73, of 301 Cranston St., a practical nurse at several local nursing homes for ten years, died Friday [May 25] at St. Joseph Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Norman G. Alford.
Born in Bridgton, Maine, a daughter of the late Richard and Angie (Osgood) Coolidge, she lived in Warwick and Cranston before moving to Providence in 1977.
Mrs. Alford was a member of The Church of the Epiphany, Providence, and an associate of the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Adell A. Burke of Cranston, Mary C. Savard of Narragansett, and Denise C. DiMascio of Henderson, Nev.; a son, George N. Alford of Charlestown, S.C.; a sister, Atley Nason of Ballard Vale, Mass., and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 131 Elmwood Ave. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 4 Feb 1917 and died _____ May 1990, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Norman George “Pete” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Mary Catherine Alford Savard in this compilation.
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MINNIE ALFORD LUND
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL-BULLETIN
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Saturday, 5 June 1976
Photos from North Burial Ground, Providence, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beth Hurd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie Lund (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 May 1885 and died _____ June 1976, last residence Providence, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituaries of her parents, George Alford and Leah Bryant Alford; and siblings Fannie Alford Long, Rowland Alford, and William Alford in this compilation.
From England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index (Ancestry): Minnie Alford was born in 1885 (Apr-May-Jun) in Melksham, Wiltshire, England.
Her lineage: Minnie 1885 England1, George 1845 England2, Abel 1803 England3, Nathaniel 1773 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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NORMAN GEORGE “PETE” ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Sunday, 2 January 2005
Norman G. “Pete” Alford, 81, of Mulhearn Drive [Coventry], a retired bakery maintenance mechanic and supervisor, died yesterday [January 1] at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence.
He was the husband of Lillian (Brooks) Arel, and the late Mary K. (Coolidge) Alford. Born in Warwick, a son of the late George W. and Marjorie E. (Ballam) Alford, he had lived in Coventry for 25 years, previously living in Cranston and Warwick.
Mr. Alford worked for the Ward Baking Co. in Providence and for A&P Bakery before retiring in 1985.
He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of AMVETS Post 4.
Mr. Alford was a lightweight boxer who fought under the name of “Pete Ford.” While in the Navy, he was a member of the Golden Gloves.
He was an avid duckpin bowler.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, George N. Alford of Warwick; two daughters, Denise C. DiMascio of Henderson, Nev., and Adell A. Nakopinski of Providence; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Mary C. Savard.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
Photo from Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Washington Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Allen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Norman G. Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 12 March 1923.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary K. Coolidge Alford; daughter Mary Catherine Alford Savard; and parents, George Wilfred Alford and Marjorie E. Ballam Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Norman George Alford was born 12 March 1923 in Warwick, RI, son of George W. Alford and Marjorie E. Ballam.
His lineage: Norman George 1923 RI1, George Wilfred 1898 RI2, George 1879 England3, George 1845 England4, Abel Alford 1803 England5, Nathaniel 1773 England6, Christopher 1712 England7, Christopher 1685 England8, Christopher 1660 England9.
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PAULINE L’ETOILE ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Sunday, 20 November 1994
LINCOLN—Pauline Alford, 84, of 17 Parkway, Manville, a winder for the former Owens Corning Fiberglass Co., Cumberland, before retiring in the early 1960s, died Thursday [November 17] at the Landmark Medical Center-Woonsocket Unit. She was the widow of William Alford.
Born in Canada, a daughter of the late Auguste and Malvina (Grise) L’Etoile, she lived in Lincoln for the last 20 years.
Mrs. Alford was a communicant of St. James Church, Manville, and a former member of the Golden Agers of Manville and Albion.
She leaves two sisters, Theresa L’Etoile of Manville and Leonne Noury of Maine, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Florence Rappe and Rhea Brunette.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Roy Funeral Home, 1 Bouvier Ave., Manville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. James Church, Division Street. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Photos from Saint James Cemetery, Lincoln, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 21 Feb 1910, last residence Manville, Providence Co., RI.
See the obituary of her husband, William L. Alford, in this compilation.
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ROWLAND ALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Friday, 24 May 1929
Photos from Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lasting Memories
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth Bassett Alford; son Frank Alford; parents, George Alford and Leah Bryant Alford; and siblings Fannie Alford Long, Minnie Alford Lund, and William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Charles Henry Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
From England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index (Ancestry): Rowland Alford’s birth was registered in Jul-Aug-Sep 1865 in Melksham, Wiltshire, England.
From U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes (Ancestry):
His lineage: Rowland 1865 England1, George 1845 England2, Abel 1803 England3, Nathaniel 1773 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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SUSAN LANGFORD ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Thursday, 12 March 1953
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children George Wilfred Alford and Lillie Alford Bowden in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Clarence John Alford in Florida Obituaries.
Susan’s Find A Grave memorial is in Roger Williams Park Mausoleum in Cranston, Providence Co., RI. However, the mausoleum’s description says:
This mausoleum is in extreme disrepair and is on the verge of collapsing. The mausoleum was built in 1926 and operated by Thomas Cullinan, and after he passed away, by his daughters Helen and Katherine. There are about 300 people [now almost 500] entombed within. After the death of the Cullinan sisters in 2000 and 2002, the building was placed in receivership and in January 2005 it was condemned as structurally unsound by the city of Cranston. There is now a locked fence around the building and the mausoleum itself is also locked. The future of the building is uncertain at this time. The mausoleum, though it sits beside Oakland Cemetery, is not part of the cemetery.
Her husband’s lineage: George 1879 England1, George 1845 England2, Abel 1803 England3, Nathaniel 1773 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
PAWTUCKET TIMES
Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI—Monday, 20 December 1965
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 4 Feb 1871 and died _____ Dec 1965, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Louisa Langford Alford; son William L. Alford; parents, George Alford and Leah Bryant Alford; and siblings Fannie Alford Long, Minnie Alford Lund, and Rowland Alford in this compilation.
From RI Marriages: William Alford married Louisa Langford on 3 March 1892 in RI.
His lineage: William 1871 England1, George 1845 England2, Abel 1803 England3, Nathaniel 1773 England4, Christopher 1712 England5, Christopher 1685 England6, Christopher 1660 England7.
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WILLIAM L. ALFORD
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Providence, Providence Co., RI—Friday, 15 July 1966
Photos from Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls, Providence Co., RI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lasting Memories
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 4 Feb 1896 and died _____ July 1966, last residence Lincoln, Providence Co, RI.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Ethel M. Lewis Alford; second wife, Pauline L’Etoile Alford; and parents, William Alford and Louisa Langford Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Kenneth William Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
His lineage: William L. 1896 RI1, William 1871 England2, George 1845 England3, Abel 1806 England4, Nathaniel 1773 England5, Christopher 1712 England6, Christopher 1685 England7, Christopher 1660 England8.
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WILLIAM TAYLOR ALFORD
Father of Mildred Harlow “Jill” Alford Ward Moran, AAFA #0301
Uncle of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493
Granduncle of Karl Stanton Heink, AAFA #0458
Photos from his daughter Jill Moran, AAFA #0301
NEWPORT MERCURY
Newport, Newport Co., RI—Friday, 27 April 1973
CMDR. ALFORD DIES; WAS AT RAYTHEON
Wednesday, April 25
Cmdr. William Taylor Alford, USN (ret), of 21 Sherwood Road, Middletown, a retired engineering administrator at the Raytheon Co. plant in Portsmouth, died this morning in the Naval Hospital.
He retired from the Navy in March of 1960, after having served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was the first president of the Raytheon Management Association. In recent years, he had done substitute teaching in all three island school systems.
Cmdr. Alford was a member of the naval Academy Alumni Association, having been graduated from Annapolis in 1939. He was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, the U.S. Power Boat Squadron, the Newport Yacht Club, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was active in both Little League and Babe Ruth baseball.
Cmdr. Alford was born in South Wellfleet, Mass., a son of Cmdr. Thalbert Alford and Adele Taylor Alford.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Frances Harlow Alford; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred A. Ward of Magnolia, Mass., and Miss Adele T. Alford and Miss Frances H. Alford, of Middletown; two sons, Staff Sgt. William T. Alford Jr., USAF, of Abilene, Tex., and Robert N. Alford of Newport; and a sister, Mrs. Adele A. Heink of San Diego, Calif.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in RI) was born 27 Dec 1915 and died _____ Apr 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Frances Seely Harlow Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Thalbert Nelson Alford, in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his mother, Adele Ria Taylor Alford; and sister Adele Nelson Alford Heink in California Obituaries.
Marriage announcement:
NEWPORT MERCURY
Newport, Newport Co., RI—Friday, 27 June 1941
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Taylor 1915 MA1, Thalbert Nelson 1887 TX2, Albert Nelson 1841 TX3, George G. 1793 NY4, George 1764 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
