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Vermont Obituaries
VERMONT 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: 17 JULY 2022
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The families of many of the subjects of these Vermont 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:
VT Vital Records: Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
VT Deaths: Vermont, Death Records, 1909–2008
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABBIE ANNETTE ALVORD ALLEN
ST. ALBANS WEEKLY MESSENGER
St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT—Thursday, 20 November 1924
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Talitha Bigelow Alvord; and brothers John Milton Alvord and William Mather Alvord Jr. in this compilation.
Abbie was born 4 Apr 1833 in Brookfield, Orange Co., VT, daughter of William Mather Alvord and Talitha Bigelow. Her husband was David Smead Allen.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Abbie Annette 1833 VT1, William Mather 1791 VT2, John 1760 MA3, Nathan 1731 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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ABBIE AUGUSTA ALVORD
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Wednesday, 28 August 1940
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Oramel Worthington Alvord and Mary Ellen Mears Alvord Dutton; and brother Frank Oramel Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Deaths: Abbie Augusta Alvord was born 5 Mar 1940 [sic: 1875] ion Northfield, VT, and died 24 Aug 1940 in Northfield.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Abbie Augusta 1875 VT1, Oramel Worthington 1826 VT2, Cotton White 1797 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ADIAL ALFORD
BALTIMORE SUN
Baltimore, MD—Tuesday, 14 December 1897
Information was received yesterday by Mr. A.G. [Albert Gallatin] Alford of 815 North Fulton avenue, of the death on Sunday [December 12] at Waterville [Lamoille Co.], Vt., of his brother, Mr. Adial Alford, who had been ill for the past eight months with Bright’s disease. He was a farmer. Another brother is Mr. Nelson E. Alford, of Baltimore.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb Destromp
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Jane Cutting Alford Weightman, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Byron S. Alford in New York Obituaries; and of his brother Alonzo Alford in New Hampshire Obituaries.
He is the son of Ammi Alford and his second wife, Clarissa White.
See “Clarissa White Alford’s Quilt,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999, pp. 73–74.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s Corrington Loyal Alford Collection, Section Seven.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Adial 1831 VT1, Ammi 1788 VT2, Benedict 1757 CT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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ALDEN ELY ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Barre, Washington Co., VT—Tuesday, 16 December 1913
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emaline Beals Alford; and son William H. Alford in this compilation.
From VT Deaths: Alden E. Alford, born 1820 in Granville, Washington Co., NY, died 10 Dec 1913 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT.
From Moses S. Beach, The Ely Ancestry : Lineage of Richard Ely of Plymouth, England (New York, NY: The Calumet Press, 1902), p. 269 :
Wedding anniversary:
POULTNEY JOURNAL
Poultney, Rutland Co., VT—Friday, 11 September 1908
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Alden Ely 1820 NY1, Arnold 1767 CT2, Eliphalet 1752 CT3, Job 1708 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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ANN EDGERTON ADAMS ALVORD
VERMONT CHRONICLE
Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT—-Friday, 7 April 1882
In Brookfield, March 30 [sic], Mrs. Ann E. (Adams) Alvord, 64 years.
From VT Vital Records:
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Mather Alvord Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Ann May Alvord, Edgar Duane Alvord, and John William Alvord in this compilation.
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ANN MAY ALVORD
ARGUS AND PATRIOT
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 19 March 1884
DIED
In Brookfield [Orange Co.], March 13, of consumption, Ann May Alvord, aged 26 years.
Photo from Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Orange Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill DeFlorio
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Mather Alvord Jr. and Ann Edgerton Adams Alford; and siblings Edgar Duane Alvord and John William Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Ann May 1856 VT1, William Mather 1818 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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AUDREY AILEEN SCRIBNER CRAWFORD KINGSBURY ALVORD
Photo from Syracuse Herald, 18 June 1939
Wedding to her first husband, Jasper T. Crawford Jr.
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Wednesday, 16 June 1999
Services for Audrey Alvord of Hamilton, who died Feb. 26, are 11 a.m. June 26 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton. No calling hours. Burgess Funeral Home, Hamilton, has arrangements.
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrew L.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Audrey S. Alvord (SS# issued in NY) was born 26 Sept 1915 and died 26 Feb 1999, last residence Norwich, Windsor Co., VT.
From VT Deaths: Audrey S. Alvord, born 26 Sept 1915 in St. John’s, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Frederick Scribner and Ella Gaulton, died 26 Feb 1999 in Hartford, Windsor Co., VT.
From SSACI: Audrey is listed as:
Audrey Aileen Scribner Nov 1936
Audrey Scribner Crawford Jul 1939
Audrey Scribner Kingsbury Nov 1957
Audrey Scribner Alvord Mar 1962
From Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909–2008 (Ancestry): Audrey Kingsbury, age 46 born St. John’s, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Fred Scribner and Ella Gaulton, married Reed Alvord on 19 Oct 1961 in Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her third husband’s ALVORD lineage: Frederick Reed 1909 NY1, Frederick Reed 1868 NY2, Charles Theodore 1835 NY3, Calvin 1786 CT4, Daniel 1743 CT5, Thomas 1710 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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BETSEY RUSSELL ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Wednesday, 15 October 1902
In another article:
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Wednesday, 22 October 1902
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Milton Alvord; and children George Russell Alvord, John Herbert Alvord, Lucia Maria Alvord, and Mary Helen Alvord in this compilation.
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FRANK HAMILTON ALVORD
DAILY REFORMER
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Saturday, 9 July 1921
Photo from Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, Windham Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stonewalls
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, May Amber Hicks Alvord; parents, Calvin Thales Alvord and Catherine Elizabeth Crosby Alvord; and sister Martha Eliza Alvord Gould in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Metta Sarah Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Frank Hamilton 1864 VT1, Calvin Thales 1821 VT2, Horace 1795 MA3, Asher 1761 MA4, Gad 1726 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CALVIN THALES ALVORD
VERMONT PHOENIX
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Friday, 28 December 1894
WILMINGTON—Calvin Thales Alvord was born Jan. 29, 1821, and died Dec. 25, 1894. He was the eldest of a family of six children born to Horace and Harriet Hamilton Alvord, all of whom are now dead.
He was born in Wilmington on the Alvord homestead, which has been occupied in a direct line of the family for over 150 years. His entire life has been spent in town and his death removes another of the old residents—only a few remaining.
He was married to Catherine E. Crosby March 22, 1848. Of this union were born five children, four of whom are now living. The mother died Feb. 17, 1874.
In 1877 Mr. Alvord was married to Mrs. Harriet J. Gorham, who survives him.
He had a shock about six years ago and he has gradually failed from that time, death coming at last as a result of the breaking down of the nervous system.
Mr. Alvord all through his active life was a man remarkably well informed upon matters of general interest. He was an excellent farmer and took a great interest in the agricultural fairs, was one of the original corporators of the local savings bank, and at various times has held different town offices, discharging the duties thereof in a satisfactory manner.
He was a member of the Congregational society and was clerk of the same for a number of years.
The funeral occurs today at his late residence….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife Catherine Elizabeth Crosby Alvord; his second wife, Harriet J. Hyde Gorham Alvord; and his children Frank Hamilton Alvord and Martha Eliza Alvord Gould in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Metta Sarah Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries.
C.T. Alvord is buried in Restland Cemetery, Wilmington, Windham Co., VT, but his gravestone is nearly illegible.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Calvin Thales 1821 VT1, Horace 1795 MA2, Asher 1761 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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CARL EDWARD ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Thursday, 3 January 1889
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, George Russell Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Carl Edward 1884 VT1, George Russell 1862 VT2, John Milton 1820 VT3, William Mather 1791 VT4, John 1760 MA5, Nathan 1731 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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CARRIE AMELIA WHITE ALVORD
BETHEL COURIER
Bethel, Windsor Co., VT—Thursday, 29 November 1917
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edgar Duane Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CATHERINE ELIZABETH CROSBY ALVORD
ARGUS AND PATRIOT
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Thursday, 26 February 1874
DIED
In Wilmington [Windham Co.], February 17, of measles, Catherine, wife of C.T. Alvord, aged 46 years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Calvin Thales Alvord; and children Frank Hamilton Alvord and in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Metta Sarah Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries.
From VT Vital Records: Catherine E. Crosby married Calvin T. Alvord in Wilmington on 22 March 1848.
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COTTON WHITE ALVORD
ARGUS AND PATRIOT
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 19 November 1879
C.W. Alvord, aged 82, died last week Tuesday [November 11], leaving his third wife and one son, who is station agent at Northfield.
Photos from Plainfield Village Cemetery, Plainfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Oramel Worthington Alvord; third wife, Lucetta Eddy Alvord, and brother William Mather Alvord in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 206–207:
From VT Vital Records: Cotton White Alvord was born 12 Apr 1797 in Brookfield [Orange Co.], VT, son of John Alvord.
From VT Vital Records: Cotton W. Alvord and Deborah Bigelow were married on 13 Apr 1819 in Brookfield, VT.
Deborah Bigelow (1795–1849) was the mother of the surviving son in the obituary, Oramel Worthington Alvord.
His second wife was Clarissa Fuller Page (1822–1860).
His third wife was Lucetta Eddy (1816–1900).
Cotton and his 3 wives are buried in Plainfield Village Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Cotton White 1797 VT1, John 1760 MA2, Nathan 1731 MA3, John 1685 MA4, Thomas 1653 CT5, Alexander 1627 England6, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England7.
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EDWARD PAYSON ALVORD
WEEKLY EAGLE
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—9 December 1852
DEATHS
In Wilmington, Nov. 6th, of conjeston [sic] on the lungs, Edward Payson, youngest son of Hon. Horace Alvord, aged 18 years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Martha Maria Alvord in this compilation.
From Horace Alvord’s death record [FamilySearch.org]:
Name: Horace Alvord
Death Date: 17 Dec 1887
Death Place: Wilmington, VT
Age: 92
Birth Date: 1795
Birthplace: Wilmington
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Widowed
Father’s Name: Asker Alvord
Mother’s Name: Martha Ayers
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Edward Payson 1834 VT1, Horace 1795 MA2, Asher 1761 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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EDGAR DUANE ALVORD
BETHEL COURIER
Bethel, Windsor Co., VT—Thursday, 13 September 1917
Photo from Randolph Center Cemetery, Randolph, Orange Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill DeFlorio
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Amelia White Alvord; parents, William Mather Alvord Jr. and Ann Edgerton Adams Alford; and siblings Ann May Alvord and John William Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Edgar Duane 1850 VT1, William Mather 1818 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ELSIE MERRIMAN ALFORD BENSENHAVER
Aunt of Leon Morton Alford Jr., AAFA #1130
HARTFORD COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Thursday, 9 September 1976
Photo from Westminster New Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie Bensenhaver (SS# issued in VT) was born 10 Apr 1895 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Sept 1976, last residence Putney, Windham Co., VT.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Frank Wells Alford and Kate Luess Merriman Bates Alford; and siblings Alden Euclid Alford, Alice Viets Alford Morgan, and Leon Morton Alford Sr. in Connecticut Obituaries; and of her sister Mary Sophia Alford Colbert in Maryland Obituaries.
On the 1900 census, Elsie is 5 years old, born Apr 1895.
Her husband was Claude Ervin Bensenhaver, 1891–1956.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Elsie Merriman 1895 CT1, Frank Wells 1856 CT2, Euclid W. 1813 CT3, William 1774 CT4, Joseph 1748 CT5, Jonathan 1720 CT6, Jeremiah 1692 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EMALINE BEALS ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Barre, Washington Co., VT—Tuesday, 9 January 1912
In another article:
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Thursday, 11 January 1912
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Arnold Ely Alford; and son William H. Alford in this compilation.
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EUNICE FARRAND ALFORD
VERMONT CENTINEL
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Friday, 11 March 1825
DIED
In Colchester [Chittenden Co.], on Monday evening last [March 7], Mrs. Eunice Alford, aged 21, wife of James Alford.
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AAFA NOTES: From VT Vital Records: James Alford married Eunice Farand on 12 March 1823 in Essex Co., VT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: James 1803 VT1, Alexander 1752 CT2, Benedict 1716 CT3, Benedict 1688 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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FRANCES LYDIA ALFORD BROKAW
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Saturday, 4 May 1996
Frances Alford “Channy” Brokaw had lived for nearly 30 years in Lakewood, where she was a PTA president and Girl Scout leader.
She was also active in the League of Women Voters, and was president of the Ohio League of Women Voters in 1981-82.
Mrs. Brokaw, 73, of Stafford, Vt., died of complications of cancer April 26 at her home.
She was born in Pittsburgh and graduated from the Ellis School in Pittsburgh in 1940. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from Swarthmore College and then attended the Katherine Giggs School in New York City.
She worked for John Wiley & Sons, a scientific publisher.
She lived in Princeton, N.J., while her husband, Richard S., went to graduate school.
After she and her husband built a home in Stafford in 1983, she volunteered for the Vermont Adult Basic Literacy Program and served on the board of Kendal-at-Hanover in Hanover, N.H., from 1988 to 1994.
She became interested in heather and grew many varieties on a southern exposure in front of their home. She was a board member of the Northeast Heather Society.
Mrs. Brokaw joined the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1985 and was a member of the Hanover Friends Meeting.
Mrs. Brokaw is survived by her husband of 48 years; sons, James A. III of Ogden Dunes, Ind., and Richard S. Jr. of Charlotte, Vt.; daughters, Frances C. Brokaw of Norwich, Vt., and Susan E. Brokaw of Winchester, Mass.; a brother; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 25 at the Town House of Stafford. Arrangements were handled by Day Funeral Home in Randolph, Vt.
Contributions may be made to the Hanover Friends Meeting, 43 Lebanon St., Hanover, N.H. 03755.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances A. Brokaw (SS# issued in NJ) was born 20 Feb 1923, last residence Strafford, Orange Co., VT.
We included the obituary of her father, Newell Gilder Alford Sr., in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From the 1944 Swarthmore College Halycon:
From VT Deaths: Her death certificate lists her father as Newell G. Alford and mother as Caroline Apkkinson [sic: Atkinson]:
Her lineage: Frances Lydia 1923 PA1, Newell Gilder 1887 PA2, Reuben Gilder 1849 PA3, William 1815 MD/DE 4.
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FRANK ORAMEL ALVORD
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Thursday, 13 October 1949
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Oramel Worthington Alvord and Mary Ellen Mears Alvord Dutton; and his sister Abbie Augusta Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Deaths: Frank O. Alvord died 9 Oct 1949 in Northfield, Washington Co., VT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Frank Oramel 1872 VT1, Oramel Worthington 1826 VT2, Cotton White 1797 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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GEORGE ALBERT ALFORD
[He died in Vermont, but we are also including his obituary in New York Obituaries because he lived there most of his life.]
LAKE PLACID NEWS
Lake Placid, Essex Co., NY—Friday, 5 February 1960
G. Albert Alford, 71, formerly of Lake Placid, died Tuesday [February 2] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John P. Lord at Brattleboro, Vt.
A Masonic service was held last night at Clark’s Funeral Home and services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday) with burial in North Elba Cemetery. The Rev. Clair E. Carpenter will officiate.
Mr. Alford was born in Lake Placid August 17, 1888, the son of Rufus and Elsie Merrill Alford. His wife was the late Flossina May Detweiter who he married at St. Albans, Vt., in 1921. He was a retired farmer and lived on Averyville Road. He was a member of Lake Placid Lodge F.&A.M., #834, the Adirondack Community Church, Lake Placid Grange and the Lake Placid Fish and Game Club. He had lived in the Lake Placid area all his life until four years ago when he went to Vermont. He was graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1908 and attended Cornell University. He was a North Elba assessor for 20 years.
He is survived by his daughter and three grandchildren of Brattleboro, Vt.
Bearers will be: Gordon Dunn, Walter Torrance, David Alford, B.M. Alford, Emerson Rand and Edgar Call.
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ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE
Saranac Lake, Franklin Co., NY—Wednesday, 3 February 1960
EX-PLACID MAN DIES IN VERMONT
G. Albert Alford, former Lake Placid resident, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lord, in Brattleboro, Vt., yesterday morning.
He was born in Lake Placid on August 17, 1888 and was the son of Rufus and Elsie Merrill Alford. He was he widower of the former Flossina May Detweiter, who he married in St. Albans, Vt., in 1921 and who died in November 1952.
Mr. Alford made his home with his daughter for the last four years. Prior to that time, he had been tax assessor for the Town of North Elba, a post he held for approximately 20 years.
He was a member of the Adirondack Community Church, the Lake Placid Masonic Lodge No. 834 the Lake Placid Grange, and the Lake Placid Fish and Game Club.
He was a graduate of the Lake Placid High School, class of ‘08, and he attended Cornell University.
Mr. Alford’s body will repose at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid, where friends may call tomorrow between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00.
There will be a Masonic service tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Clair E. Carpenter, pastor of the Adirondack Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in the North Elba Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gordon Dunn, Walter Torrance, Dave Alford, B.M. Alford, Emerson Rand and Edgar Call, all of Lake Placid.
Mr. Alford is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John P. Lord, of Brattleboro, Vt., and three grandchildren.
Photos from North Elba Cemetery, North Elba, Essex Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patrick Egan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Rufus Alford and Elsie Merrill Alford, in New York Obituaries.
From VT Deaths:His death certificate he was born 17 Aug 1888 in Lake Placid, NY, son of Rufus Alford and Elsie Merrill:
For more information about this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: George Albert 1888 NY1, Rufus 1861 NY2, Ruel 1839 NY3, Rufus 1812 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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GEORGE RUSSELL ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Thursday, 27 June 1889
George R. Alvord, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Alvord, died at his home in this place early Tuesday morning, the 25th, of consumption, after a lingering illness.
He was 27 years old, and was born and always lived in St. Johnsbury. Educated at the public schools and graduating from the. Academy in the class of ‘82, he entered Fairbanks store and later the scale works, where he worked faithfully until last fall. Last November he went to Denver, hoping to be benefited by a change of climate, but he came home two months ago, somewhat the worse for the change. Since then he has been steadily failing, and was a great but patient sufferer at the last.
About five years ago he married Minnie Ide, daughter of Edward M. Ide of Washington, and Mrs. Alvord and a beautiful little girl survive him.
Mr. Alvord was a consistent member of the South church, a faithful husband, and a bright and promising young man.
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son, Carl Edward Alvord; parents, John Milton Alvord and Betsey Russell Alvord; and siblings John Herbert Alvord, Lucia Maria Alvord, and Mary Helen Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records: George R. Alvord married Minnie M. Ide, age 17, daughter of Edward M. Ide and Eunice C. Armington, on 24 Oct 1883 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT.
From VT Vital Records: Florence Mabel Alvord was born 17 May 1887 in St. Johnsbury, VT, daughter of George R. Alvord and Minnie F. Ide.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: George Russell 1862 VT1, John Milton 1820 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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HARRIET J. HYDE GORHAM ALVORD
VERMONT PHOENIX
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Friday, 5 April 1907
WILMINGTON—Mrs. Harriet J. Alvord, who had been ill a week or more, died at her home on East Main street Tuesday. Her age was 88 years, two months and 28 days.
She was born in Bennington April 8, 1847. She was married to Francis D. Hyde and they lived in Boston several years.
Mr. Hyde died in Philadelphia May 29, 1850. On September 28, 1852, she was married to Willard Gorham and they lived in Wilmington and later in Hyde Park, Mass.
After his death, July 2, 1875, she returned to Wilmington and had lived here since that time.
On June 17, 1877, she was married to Calvin T. Alvord, who died December 25, 1894.
Mrs. Alvord was a member of the Congregational church and one of its most constant attendants. She was deeply interested in the Women’s Christian Temperance union and Christian Endeavor societies. She was a very estimable lady and was highly respected by all who knew her.
The funeral was held at her late home on Thursday, Rev. J.D. King assisted by Rev. W.A. Estabrook of Amherst, Mass., a former pastor officiating.
Interment was in the village cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her third husband, Calvin Thales Alvord, in this compilation.
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JOHN HERBERT ALVORD
THE CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Friday, 18 September 1863
DEATHS
In this village, Sept. 11, John Hurlburt [sic], aged 3˝ months, son of J.M. and B.R. Alvord.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, John Milton Alvord and Betsey Russell Alvord; and siblings George Russell Alvord, Lucia Maria Alvord, and Mary Helen Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: John Herbert 1863 VT1, John Milton 1820 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JOHN MILTON ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Thursday, 11 December 1890
John M. Alvord, whose death occurred Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, had been a resident of this village for thirty nine years, all but two of which were spent in the employ of E.&T. Fairbanks & Co. He was first bookkeeper in the old counting room, afterward for some thirty-three years shipping clerk, in which capacity he probably saw to the handling of more scales than any one man in the manufactory. By his employers and by all who knew him Mr. Alvord was held in high esteem. Under his modest bearing was firmness of purpose and principle, and his works were always more than his words. During the two years of his failing health, while unable to do much for others and while three children and a grandchild preceded him to burial, his quiet acquiescence in the will of his Heavenly Father gave little indication of the struggle within.
Mr. Alvord with all his family belonged to the South church, with which for thirty-nine years his religious life was identified.
Of eight children only one survives, with her mother.
The warmest sympathies of all our community are with these who remain in the midst of so great loss.
Photos from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
Small gravestones, left to right: Mary Helen Alvord, Lucia Maria Alvord, Adelaide Alvord, their parents Betsy Russell Alvord and John Milton Alvord.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Betsey Russell Alvord; children George Russell Alvord, John Herbert Alvord, Lucia Maria Alvord, and Mary Helen Alvord; mother, Talitha Bigelow Alvord; and siblings Abbie Annette Alvord Allen and William Mather Alvord Jr. in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 394:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: John Milton 1820 VT1, William Mather 1791 VT2, John 1760 MA3, Nathan 1731 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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JOHN WILLIAM ALVORD
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Saturday, 1 January 1916
RANDOLPH
J. William Alvord died at the home of G.W. Panton Friday morning after an illness of a year.
Last winter he was injured on one knee by a horse and later blood poisoning set in. He had been treated at the sanitarium. After leaving there he had been in poor health, but death came suddenly.
Mr. Alvord was born in Brookfield 56 years ago, the son of William and Ann Adams Alvord.
He is survived by one brother, Edgar Alvord, and one sister, Mrs. G.W. Panton.
The funeral was held at the Panton home Sunday afternoon…. Burial was in the Brookfield cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William Mather Alvord Jr. and Ann Edgerton Adams Alford; and siblings Ann May Alvord and Edgar Duane Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Deaths: John W. Alvord was born 27 June 1859 in Brookfield, Orange Co., VT, and died 24 Dec 1915 in Randolph, Orange Co., VT.
In 2020, a Find A Grave photographer reported that John has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: John William 1859 VT1, William Mather 1818 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LOISE E. EDES ALFRED
ST. ALBANS DAILY MESSENGER
St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT—Friday, 4 August 1899
AAFA NOTES: The Newport Express and Standard is a newspaper in Newport, Orleans Co., VT.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Frank Edward 1853 VT1, Samuel Dwight 1804 MA2, Benjamin 1769 MA3, William ALFORD 1741 MA4.
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LUCETTA EDDY ALVORD
VERMONT WATCHMAN
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 25 July 1900
Photos from Plainfield Village Cemetery, Plainfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Cotton White Alvord, in this compilation.
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LUCIA MARIA ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Thursday, 4 September 1890
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, John Milton Alvord and Betsey Russell Alvord; and siblings George Russell Alvord, John Herbert Alvord, and Mary Helen Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records: Lucia Alvord was born 22 Feb 1857 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, daughter of John M. and Betsey Alvord.
From VT Vital Records: Lucia M. Alvord died 30 Aug 1890 [different than obituary] in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Her parents are John M. and Betsey Alvord.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lucia Maria 1857 VT1, John Milton 1820 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LUCY WOODBRIDGE SHERWIN ALVORD
THE RECORDER
Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA—Wednesday, 19 March 1913
Photo from Shelburne Center Cemetery, Shelburne, Franklin Co., MA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Chapman
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Lucius Gad Alvord, in Massachusetts Obituaries.
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MARION I. SHUMWAY ALFORD TERRY DEFOREST
[She died in Vermont, but we are also including her obituary in New York Obituaries because her home was in New York.
LAKE PLACID NEWS
Lake Placid, Essex Co., NY—Wednesday, 19 October 1994
DEFOREST, ACTIVE WILMINGTON CITIZEN, DIES AT 70
Marion DeForest, 70, died Monday, Oct. 17 at the Medical Center of Vermont in Burlington.
She was born March 31, 1924, in Wilmington [Essex Co., NY]. She was the daughter of Elijah and Nettie Bowen Shumway.
She was the Mother Hubbard at Santa’s Workshop at Whiteface Mountain. She was the head cook at the Midstation Lodge on Whiteface, founding president of American Legion Auxiliary in Wilmington and was a caller for many square dances with the Stubby Walker Band.
She is survived by her husband, William DeForest of Wilmington; two daughters, Judy Bowen of Wilmington and Victoria Hosley of Wilmington; three sisters, Myrtle Pictoria of Astoria, L.I., Edna Griffin and Nanette Borden, both of Wilmington; two step-daughters, Mrs. Charles Terry of Wilmington and Mrs. Sharron Williams of Fairfield, N.J.; two step-sons, William and Christopher DeForest of Sarasota, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Her first husband, William Alford, died in 1989. She was not married to him at the time of his death.
Her second husband, Warren Terry, died in 1976. One daughter, Edna Sprague, died earlier.
Calling hours were held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Haselton Cemetery in Wilmington. Memorials may be made to the Wilmington Rescue Squad or the Zachay Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Whiteface Mountain Chamber of Commerce in Wilmington.
Photo from Haselton Cemetery, Wilmington, Essex Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara Schaffer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marion I. Deforest (SS# issued in NY), last residence Wilmington, Essex Co., NY.
We included the obituaries of her first husband, Clarence William Alford; and daughters Judy A. Alford Bowen, Victoria M. Alford Hozley, and Edna Gay Alford Sprague in New York Obituaries.
Marion is buried with her second husband, Warren E. Terry.
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MARK POWERS ALFORD
ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Middlebury, Addison Co., VT—Sunday, 10 June 2018
EAST MIDDLEBURY—Mark Powers Alford, 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 26, 2018, following a battle with cancer.
Mark was born on July 10, 1945 in Southampton, N.Y., the son of Frank and Mary Alford. He graduated from Southampton High School, class of 1963 and went on to study marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy, class of 1967.
Mark retired after a 33-year career as a Chief Engineer for the United States Merchant Marine. He traveled the world keeping the engines running on steam vessels and later on diesel container ships. When not at sea, his favorite place to be was his home on the North Branch Road in East Middlebury, Vermont. Mark enjoyed alpine skiing, sailing, and was a licensed ham radio operator. He was known for his quick wit, his ability to fix anything, and his quiet strength. He was devoted to his family and a true friend to many.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Emmy; his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Paige Alford and their children, Lily and Luke; his daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Carl Vickerson and their daughter, Mya; his sister, Carroll Chandigian; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Betty Alford; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
There will be a celebration of Mark’s life this summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice (achhh.org).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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MARTHA ELIZA ALVORD GOULD
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Wednesday, 22 April 1931
In another article:
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Wednesday, 22 April 1931
Photo from Saxtons River Cemetery, Saxtons River, Windham Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eileen Gullo
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Calvin Thales Alvord and Catherine Elizabeth Crosby Alvord; and brother Frank Hamilton Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Metta Sarah Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries.
From VT Vital Records: Martha Eliza Alvord, daughter of Charles Alvord and Catharine Crosby, married Chas. Clyde Gould on 1 Aug 1874 in Brattleboro, VT.
From VT Deaths: Martha Alvoid Gould was born 5 Feb 1849 in Wilmington, VT, daughter of Calvin and Catherine Alvoid. She died 17 Apr 1931. Her husband was C.C. Gould.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Martha Eliza 1849 VT1, Calvin Thales 1821 VT2, Horace 1795 MA3, Asher 1761 MA4, Gad 1726 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MARTHA MARIA ALVORD
WEEKLY EAGLE
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—8 October 1847
DEATHS
In Wilmington, Vt. Sept. 20 of congestive fever, Martha Maria, only daughter of Horace and Harriet W. Alvord, aged 18 years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Edward Payson Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Martha Maria 1829 VT, Horace 1795 MA2, Asher 1761 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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MARY ALVORD
WEEKLY EAGLE
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Thursday, 20 December 1849
DEATHS
In Putney [Windham Co.], Mrs. Mary Alvord, aged 51.
AAFA NOTES: From VT Vital Records: Mary Alvord died 23 Nov 1849.
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MARY ANN CARROLL ALFORD
EAST HAMPTON STAR
East Hampton, Suffolk Co., NY—18 January 1990
Mary Ann Alford died on Jan. 6 at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Rutland, Vt., after a long illness.
Mrs. Alford, who was 81, had been a native and longtime resident of East Hampton. Born on June 27, 1908 [sic: 1907], to John and Anna Miller Carroll, the former Mary Ann Carroll was raised in East Hampton, then moved to Southampton after marrying Francis Alford. In 1962, the Alfords moved to Oakview Highway, East Hampton, where they remained until Mr. Alford’s death in 1979. Mrs. Alford moved to Vermont in 1980.
Her daughter-in-law, Betty Alford of Hampton Bays, said Mrs. Alford was “a very special person, a very giving person. The people at the nursing home spoke very highly of her. She was more like a volunteer than a patient there.”
Mrs. Alford is survived by a daughter, Carroll Chandigian of Brooklyn, two sons, Mark Alford of Middlebury, Vt., and Peter Alford of Hampton Bays, as well as seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Vermont nursing home on Jan. 27. Burial, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in East Hampton, will be at a later date….
Photo from Cedar Lawn Cemetery, East Hampton, Suffolk Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, East Hampton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 27 June 1907 [different than obituary but probably correct], last residence East Middlebury, Addison Co., VT.
We included the obituary of her husband, Francis L. “Frank” Alford, in New York Obituaries.
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MARY ELLEN MEARS ALVORD DUTTON
NORTHFIELD NEWS
Northfield, Washington Co., VT—Tuesday, 7 November 1916
In another article:
NORTHFIELD NEWS
Northfield, Washington Co., VT—Tuesday, 14 November 1916
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Oramel Worthington Alvord; and children Abbie Augusta Alvord and Frank Oramel Alvord in this compilation.
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MARY HELEN ALVORD
ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Thursday, 12 September 1889
DEATHS
At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 9, Mary Alvord, aged 23 years, daughter of John M. Alvord.
On the same page:
For the third time since December, the family of John M. Alvord has been afflicted—in the death, on Monday, Sept. 9, of the youngest daughter, Mary.
She had been from a child the victim of rheumatism in the joints, so that her life was apart from the social activities in which others mingled. Through the discipline of twenty years she gained a character of much individuality and strength. She kept her pains and disappointments to herself. She was always ready to do what she could. She read widely and intelligently. She made herself essential to the household by many practical ministries, and by the quiet work of patience and good will. The sympathies of many friends are with the family thus repeatedly bereaved.
Photo from Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, John Milton Alvord and Betsey Russell Alvord; and siblings George Russell Alvord, John Herbert Alvord, and Lucia Maria Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Mary Helen 1866 VT1, John Milton 1820 VT2, William Mather 1791 VT3, John 1760 MA4, Nathan 1731 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MARY JANE CUTTING ALFORD WEIGHTMAN
NEWS AND CITIZEN
Hyde Park, Lamoille Co., VT—Wednesday, 1 October 1924
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb Destromp
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Adial Alford, in this compilation.
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MAY AMBER HICKS ALVORD
EVENING TRANSCRIPT
North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA—Tuesday, 8 September 1931
WILMINGTON [Windham Co., VT]—Mrs. May Amber (Hicks) Alvord, widow of Frank E. Alvord, died in her West Main street home at 10 o’clock on Sunday morning [September 6].
Mrs. Alvord was born in Readsboro [Bennington Co.], Vt., on September 5, 1866, one of five children of Almon Louis and Julia (Bishop) Hicks. The other children were a half brother, Ezra Stetson of Brattleboro and a half sister, Mrs. Clara Messer, New London, N.H., and an own sister and brother, Mrs. Eva Knowlton of Belchertown, Mass., and Leslie Hicks of West Brattleboro, Vt.
Mrs. Alvord was educated in the public schools in West Dover and Wilmington. She was married to Mr. Alvord on December 16, 1887. They began housekeeping in the well known Calvin Thayles Alvord home, a fine farm in the eastern part of Wilmington, where their three daughters were born. Amy Catherine, wife of Dwight W. Smith of Putney, Vt., Miss Harriet May Alvord, a teacher in Chazy, N.Y., and Miss Gertrude Crosby Alvord, who has been connected with the O.O. Ware store for 10 years, and who has lived with her mother since the death of her father on July 3, 1921.
The Alvord homestead was sold to the late William Hall in 1918, and Mr. Alvord bought their attractive house on West Main street and moved his family there.
Mrs. Alvord was a member of the Congregational church, of the Ladies’ Aid society, a member of Victory and Pomona grange.
Her illness began last November when she underwent a serious surgical operation. Her daughter, Gertrude, has been untiring in her care and devotion during the long period of ill health.
Mrs. Alvord possessed a sunny disposition and always greeted her friends with a smile and a most cordial welcome to her home. She was deeply devoted to her friends and family, who deeply mourns her death.
The funeral services will be held in the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. William Esterbrook of Thetford, Vt., a former pastor of the Congregational church, will conduct the services…. Interment will be in the family lot in Riverview cemetery.
In another article:
EVENING TRANSCRIPT
North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA—Thursday, 10 September 1931
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Frank Hamilton Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MAY TOPPING ALVORD
BRIDGEPORT POST
Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT—Friday, 19 June 1959
NORTHFIELD [Washington Co.], Vt., June 19—Mrs. May Topping Alvord, widow of Harry Alvord, died Tuesday in Northfield, Vt. Mrs. Alvord and her late husband were former Bridgeport residents.
Services took place yesterday in Northfield, and burial took place this morning in Stanley, N.Y.
Mrs. Alvord was born in Bridgeport and resided here during her early life. She left Bridgeport about 20 years ago, and has resided since in Northfield. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Jacob Reid Topping, who practiced medicine in Bridgeport in the 1920s and was president of the Bridgeport Medical association during that era. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ruth T. Beers, of Trumbull; two nieces, Jean Beers, of Trumbull, and Elizabeth Lawrence, of New York city, and two nephews, John Beers of Stratford and Townsend Lawrence, of New York city.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Harry Clark Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From VT Deaths: May Topping Alvord was born 26 March 1888 in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of Dr. J. Reed Topping and Elizabeth Harslett.
From New York, New York, Marriage Index 1866-1937 (Ancestry): Harry C. Alvord married Mary R. Topping on 6 June 1931 in Manhattan, NY.
From Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970 (Ancestry): Harry C. Alvord, age 53 born about 1878 in CT, married May R. Topping on 6 June 1931 in New York City, NY. Harry was the son of Clark and Georgiana Alvord.
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ORAMEL WORTHINGTON ALVORD
ARGUS AND PATRIOT
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 1 September 1880
O.W. Alvord, for more than twenty-five years freight agent, died of consumption last Saturday [August 28]. He was nearly fifty years of age, and leaves his second wife, with two children, the oldest about eight years.
His funeral was Monday afternoon….
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vermont Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Mary Ellen Mears Alvord Dutton; his children Abbie Augusta Alvord and Frank Oramel Alvord; and father, Cotton White Alvord, in this compilation.
His first name is misspelled on his gravestone as Orimel.
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. 395:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Oramel Worthington 1826 VT1, Cotton White 1797 VT2, John 1760 MA3, Nathan 1731 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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ORSAMUS ADNA ALVORD
VERMONT PHOENIX
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Friday, 14 December 1906
Orsamus Adna Alvord, who died on the 10th inst., was born in Wilmington April 1, 1819, and, until December, 1877, lived in that town and was identified with its interests.
His sister, Mrs. Barbara Lathrop of Grand Rapids, Mich., is the only survivor of the five children of Spencer and Clarissa Alvord, Sidney, Mrs. Clarissa Hitchcock and Mrs. Rhoda Smith having died several years ago.
The Alvord family, with its various branches, was among the oldest and most esteemed families in town. Adna, as he was commonly called, was of a kindly and genial disposition, full of wit and good humor and had a pleasant word for everyone he met. Few men were as well beloved as he was.
In August, 1844, Mr. Alvord married Sarah S. Bissell, daughter of Asahel Bissell, who a century ago, moved from Amherst, Mass., and bought one of the best farms in town, with a house upon it that then was and probably now is the largest farmhouse in the county. It has been the scene of more than a hundred Thanksgiving festivals when the children, with wondering eyes, never failed to explore the countless rooms, stairways, halls and closets, and mysterious passages leading to still undiscovered realms. The old house has seen children, grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren come and go, while it remains ns plumb and as strong in sill, cross-beam and joist as when it sheltered Asahel and Polly Bissell and saw their nine children born, grow up and enter upon life’s duties. In this house the young couple were married.
Mr. Alvord passed the last 29 years in the quietude of his home in Brattleboro. His wife, one year his junior, was able to minister to his wants in his last sickness. Their married life of 62 years was one “full of all sweet accord.”
Mr. Alvord always maintained a strong affection for the Congregational church in Wilmington. Since his removal to Brattleboro he has been a supporter of the Centre church. An honest man with a great heart has passed away, esteemed by all who knew him.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Wilmington, Windham Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Cynthia Kaley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Sophia Bissell Alvord; and his father, Spencer Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Orsamus Adna 1819 VT1, Spencer 1791 MA2, Seth 1763 MA3, Gad 1726 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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PHEBE CONGER ALFORD
AMERICAN REPERTORY
St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT—Thursday, 11 December 1828
DIED
In this town, on the 3d inst. Mrs. Alford, wife of Ammi Alford, aged 30.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb Destromp
AAFA NOTES: She was the first wife of Ammi Alford.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s Corrington Loyal Alford Collection, Section Seven.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Ammi 1788 VT1, Benedict 1757 CT2, Benedict 1716 CT3, Benedict 1688 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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RUTH ALFORD MOORE
Cousin of Leon Morton Alford Jr., AAFA #1130
Photo from Carmon Windsor Funeral Home
HARTFORD COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Friday, 15 August 2014
Ruth Alford Moore, 84, died August 13, 2014, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT, after a long illness.
Ruth was born March 21, 1930 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Edith Norton Alford and Alden Euclid Alford. She graduated from Windsor High School in 1948, Vermont Junior College in 1950 and The Hitchcock School of Laboratory Medicine with a degree in Medical Technology.
She married Colin Moore in Windsor, CT on October 17, 1953. Ruth was a volunteer with the Montpelier Unit of the Naval Reserve from 1949–1953. She was also a volunteer with the Central Vermont Chapter of The American Red Cross. She was a member of the National Society of the Daughters of The American Revolution and the Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter.
In her younger years, Ruth enjoyed skiing, playing golf, bowling, and playing Bridge.
Survivors include a son, Glenn Moore, along with his wife, Priscilla Moore, of East Montpelier, VT; two daughters, Marian Moore of South Burlington, VT and Carolyn Walker, along with her husband, Wade Walker, of Williston, VT; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Colin Moore in 1964; and two brothers, Alden Alford and Wilson Alford.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 18, 2014, 10 AM, at St. Gabriel’s Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, Windsor.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ruth to Woodridge Nursing Home, PO Box 550, Barre VT 05641. Carmon Windsor Funeral Home has care of arrangements. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Alden Euclid Alford and Edith Norton Alford; and her half-brothers Alden Huntington Alford and Wilson M. Alford in Connecticut Obituaries.
In 1930 Ruth is listed with parents and half-brothers in Windsor (District 239), Hartford Co., CT, dwelling #303: Alden E. Alford, real estate salesman, age 39 born CT, age 24 at first marriage; his wife Edith 25 MA, age 22 at first marriage; son Alden Jr. 13 CT; son Wilson 10 CT; and daughter Ruth H. 0 CT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ruth 1930 CT1, Alden Euclid 1890 CT2, Frank Wells 1856 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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SAMUEL ALFORD
ARGUS AND PATRIOT
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 16 November 1881
DIED
In Perkinsville, November 11, Samuel Alford, aged 66 years.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Orlando Hiram Alford in Massachusetts Obituaries.
From a Find A Grave contributor/photographer, July 2017: Samuel and his wife Mary are buried in Plains Cemetery, Hartland, Windsor Co., VT, but they either have no gravestones or the stones are unreadable.
From VT Vital Records:
Samuel married Mary Slayton (1818–1906) 12 Nov 1838 in VT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Samuel 1815 VT1, Samuel 1787 VT2, Alexander 1752 CT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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SAMUEL DWIGHT ALFRED
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
VERMONT WATCHMAN
Montpelier, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 22 May 1889
Samuel D. Alfred was born at Springfield, Mass., June 14, 1804, and died at Fairfax May 5, 1889. November 25, 1832, he married Miss Polly Smith, who survives him. His parents died when he was quite young.
He learned the cabinet-maker’s trade, which he followed until his marriage, when he went into the mercantile business at Berkshire Center, and later at West Haven. In June, 1842, he moved to Fairfax, where he remained in active business until the spring of 1865, when he sold his business to his son John.
He had ten children by his present wife and two by a former marriage. Seven are still living, with nineteen grandchildren, three of whom are married.
Mr. Alfred was a very strict man. In business his goods were all marked, and he never varied from the price. The youngest child could be sent to his store and was sure to get the goods as cheaply as the parents could. Said one who served a three years’ apprenticeship in the mercantile business with Mr. Alfred. “When boys we used to think that Mr. Alfred was an awful mean man to work for. But I now know that the three years I lived with him were worth more to me than all the rest of my schooling. I feel that to Mr. Alfred I am indebted for all I am.” Every apprentice who served with him has turned out a successful business man.
Mr. Alfred knew the value of good credit. In 1857, when everybody was failing, his oldest son was in business in Illinois. In the fall he wrote that he would not come East, as he could not meet his bills. Mr. Alfred wrote his son to send on a list of goods that he wanted, with what money he could raise. He then went to his own creditors in New York, secured an extension, which was readily granted, after buying what goods he wanted. He then went to his sons creditors, paid his bills and ordered his goods, thus giving his son a high rating, which he always maintained. It was a great wonder to the New York merchants how a western man could meet his bills, and they never knew how it was done.
The funeral services were held from his late home Thursday, May 9, Rev. Henry Crocker officiating, with remarks by Rev. J.G. Loramer, who said that he came not as a minister but out of respect to one to whom he owed a debt of gratitude for assistance in getting his education. Mr. Alfred will long be remember as a true friend to the right, not only by his family, but by a large circle of friends also.
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ST. ALBANS MESSENGER
St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT—15 May 1889
Samuel D. Alfred was born in Springfield, Mass., June 14, 1804. When he was quite young his parents removed to Westfield. At the age of eleven years he lost his father, who was engaged in trading between New York and the West Indies. At 10 he went to Hartford, Conn., where he served an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, at which trade he worked in Connecticut and New York till 1832, when he returned to Berkshire Centre, where he engaged in the mercantile business and remained for several years. From there he went to West Haven, where he remained only two years. He moved to Fairfax in June, 1842. He remained in active business until the spring of 1865, when he sold out to his son, John B., since which time he has given his time in looking after his farming interest and visiting his children settled in different parts of the West.
Mr. A. was a man very positive in his convictions, whether in regard to his own or public interests. In business transactions he dealt with the rich and poor alike. A child sent to his store was treated with the same consideration as the most honored citizen. He was interested in education, not only in the common school, but in higher education, as was shown in his efforts combined with so many others to establish and maintain the New Hampton Institute.
He always manifested great interest in the welfare of his children, giving them every opportunity for improvement and aiding them in every way by his counsel and advice so long as he lived, and by them will be greatly missed.
He was twice married; in 1825 to Miss Sally Willard of Lansingburg, N.Y., who died 1828; in 1932 he married Miss Polly Smith, who, with 7 of their children, still survives him, and with the exception of one all were present at his funeral, which was attended from his late home (which he had occupied for 46 years) Thursday, May 9th, Rev. Henry Crocker officiating, assisted by Rev. J.G. Lorimer, an old friend of the family.
Photo from Sanderson Corners Cemetery, Fairfax, Franklin Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb Destromp
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his father, Benjamin Alford/Alfred, in Massachusetts Obituaries.
His ALFRED lineage: Samuel Dwight 1804 MA1, Benjamin 1769 MA2, William ALFORD 1741 MA3.
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SARAH SOPHIA BISSELL ALVORD
VERMONT PHOENIX
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Friday, 3 May 1912
WILMINGTON—Mrs. Sarah (Bissell) Alvord, 92, died Friday In the home of her nephew, Frank E. Ray, with whom she had lived the past few years. She was the widow of Orasmus [sic] Adna Alvord, who died in Brattleboro Dec. 10, 1906.
Mrs. Alvord was the last survivor of the nine children of Asahel Bissell and his wife, Polly (Corkins) Bissell. Her father came to this town from Amherst, Mass., over 100 years ago and built one of the most commodious farmhouses in the county.
A brother, Asahel Melnor Bissell, died in this town March 6, 1908, at the age of 100 years and 8 months.
Her nearest surviving relatives are nephews and nieces, including Mr. Ray and Judge J.M. Tyler of Brattleboro and W.H. Tyler of Guilford.
Her marriage to O.A. Alvord took place in 1844. They lived in this town until 1877, when they moved to Brattleboro. Their home in that town was at the corner of Elm and Frost streets many years. After the death of her husband Mrs. Alvord came to the home of Mr. Ray.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvord were faithful supporters of the Congregational church many years and they were people who were held in high esteem by all who knew them.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Wilmington, Windham Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Cynthia Kaley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Orsamus Adna Alvord, in this compilation.
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SHATAVIA “CECE” ALFORD
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Friday, 23 October 2009
ESSEX JUNCTION—Shatavia “CeCe” Alford was remembered Thursday evening for her infectious smile and for her dancing, but most of all, for the quality of her friendship.
The recurrent comment offered in her memory by fellow students at Essex High School was that “she was always there for you.
“She always knew exactly what to say to cheer you up,” said Kimberly Hesson, who with classmate Miranda Gwinn organized the informal memorial service for Alford, who was slain at home Oct. 15. The alleged attacker is Alford’s aunt, Latonia A.E. Congress, who is charged with second-degree murder.
The event, punctuated frequently by hugs and tears, drew more than 100 people, including students, school staffers and members of Alford’s extended family. The setting was a shelter in the Maple Street park amid a cold, steady rain.
Alford, 16, had been at Essex High just over a year, but she apparently left a deep impression on her classmates. A fellow student opened the observance by singing a song she’d written about Alford. Then about a dozen people, mostly students, responded to Hesson’s invitation to speak in Alford’s memory.
Steven Gonyea was first. He remembered her as beautiful, as “the coolest.”
“She spoke her mind,” he said. “She always made me laugh.”
If Alford saw someone crying in the hall she’d always come over and ask if the person was OK, another student recalled, adding a comment echoed by others: “She always had my back.
“She was a true friend,” Bryan Welicka said. “She was always there for everyone. Everyone will miss her.”
Gwinn remembered how Alford got her out on the floor at the Valentine’s Day dance, and Gwinn vowed—as did another speaker—to dance in Alford’s memory at future events.
Rob Reardon, principal of Essex High, said Alford was a pleasure to have as a student. “The thing I’ll remember is her radiant smile,” he said.
Linda Cloutier-Namdar, who had Alford in ninth-grade English last year, remembered that Alford was particularly proud of her family and “worked so hard to be a good student,” with dreams of a good life in the future.
The speakers stood in front of a large color photo of Alford, illuminated by candles on a table set about with flowers.
A prayer was offered by Barbara Lemmel of the Essex Center United Methodist Church, who asked everyone to join hands.
Afterward, there were sodas and snack food for those who wished to linger, as at a wake.
Gonyea said he had planned to ask Alford out for the first time Friday, but he never got the chance.
“We were pretty close,” he said.
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Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—16 October 2009
16-YEAR-OLD GIRL STABBED TO DEATH; HER AUNT IS CHARGED WITH MURDER
Latonia Congress, 30, had no criminal history until she appeared in court to be charged with murder.
Her attorney, public defender Margaret Jansch, described Congress as a church-going woman with no history of violence. She is a mother responsible for three children of her own and the guardian of four more children, including the victim, Shatavia Alford—her 16-year-old niece and a sophomore at Essex High School.
“Ms. Congress has been taking care of the decedent since she was eight years old,” Jansch said, “and it was apparently a very close relationship. My understanding is she was granted legal guardianship some time ago, so it’s tragic.”
Police were called to the family’s home on South Street in Essex at 6 p.m. Thursday. Alford was on the floor, bleeding and having trouble breathing. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“There was an argument, it may have been over laundry, and a physical altercation ensued,” prosecutor T.J. Donovan said. “Subsequently the defendant allegedly took a knife, stated she was going to kill the 16-year-old, and allegedly stabbed her in the chest.”
Several family members were in court as Congress was charged with second-degree murder and ordered held without bail. They did not talk to reporters as they left the courtroom.
“I asked them how the family was doing,” Jansch said, “and the response I got that was, ‘We’re all behind her. We’ve lost one family member, we don’t want to lose another.’ They’re not taking any sides.”
Donovan disagreed with that sentiment, saying the family appeared to be blocking the investigation. According to court papers, the defendant’s husband told witnesses not to talk to police. That’s one reason he asked that Congress be held without bail. If she is convicted on a charge of second-degree murder, she faces a sentence of 20 years to life in prison.
This is the first homicide in Chittenden County since August of 2008 and the fourth homicide in Vermont this year. That rate is far below normal. Over the last 20 years, Vermont has seen an average of 13 murders a year.
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Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—17 November 2010
CONGRESS TO PLEAD INSANITY IN STABBING MURDER TRIAL
The Essex Junction woman charged with stabbing her niece to death plans to use the insanity defense at trial.
Thirty-one-year-old Latonia Congress is charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 stabbing death of 16-year-old Shatavia “CeCe” Alford following an argument over laundry. Congress pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Burlington Free Press is reporting the public defender will have testimony from a doctor about Congress’ mental state that supports an insanity plea. Jury selection is scheduled for Jan. 10, 2011.
If the jury rules Congress is insane, i.e. incapable of telling right from wrong, she would be acquitted and confined to a mental institution for an as-yet-to-be-determined amount of time. A first-degree murder conviction carries 35 years-to-life in prison.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shatavia Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 25 July 1993 and died 15 Oct 2009, last residence VT.
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SPENCER ALVORD
VERMONT PHOENIX
Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT—Saturday, 29 September 1855
In Wilmington [Windham Co.], Sept. 23, Mr. Spencer Alford [sic], 64.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Orsamus Adna Alvord in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records: Spencer Alvord married Clarissa Childs on 13 Apr 1815 in Wilmington, VT.
Spencer Alvord is listed on the 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses in Wilmington, Windham Co., VT.
In 1850, the family is listed in Wilmington, family #808: Spencer Alvord, age 59 born MA; Clarissa, 58 born VT; and Barbary Ann 10 born VT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Spencer 1791 MA1, Seth 1763 MA2, Gad 1726 MA3, John 1685 MA4, Thomas 1653 CT5, Alexander 1627 England6, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England7.
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TALITHA BIGELOW ALVORD
VERMONT CHRONICLE
Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT—Saturday, 2 June 1877
In Brookfield, May 21, Talitha (Bigelow) Alvord, wife of William M. Alford, in the 85th year of her age.
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ST. JOHNSBURY CALEDONIAN
St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT—Friday, 15 June 1877
In Brookfield, May 21, Talitha B., aged 84 years, wife of William M. Alvord. (Corrected)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Abbie Annette Alvord Allen, John Milton Alvord, and William Mather Alvord Jr. in this compilation.
Talitha married William Mather Alvord on 29 June 1815 in Brookfield, Orange Co., VT.
Anniversary article:
ST. ALBANS WEEKLY MESSENGER
St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT—Friday, 16 July 1875
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: William Mather 1791 VT1, John 1760 MA2, Nathan 1731 MA3, John 1685 MA4, Thomas 1653 CT5, Alexander 1627 England6, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England7.
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TIMES ARGUS
Barre, Washington Co., VT—Wednesday, 6 October 2010
WEST BERLIN—Walter Lavon Halford, 88, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. He was born in Louin [Jasper Co.], Miss., on May 20, 1922, the son of Benjamin and Virgie (McCarty) Halford. He attended school in Montrose, Miss.
Mr. Halford is a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He had served on the U.S.S. Plattsburgh, and was a gunner on board the AV 12 U.S.S. Pine Island in the South Pacific. He was one of the Navy gunners on board ship and providing security for the official unconditional surrender of the Japanese at the wars’ end.
On Sept. 20, 1952, he married Gertrude Collins at St. John The Evangelist Church in Northfield. She predeceased him on May 4, 1975. He married Janice Croteau Grout in Riverton Sept. 1, 1976.
He had worked for the Asbestos Mill in Northfield Falls, Nantanna Woolen Mill in Northfield, chef at Norwich University and worked 22 years for Wyman Petroleum in Berlin, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northfield and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post in Montpelier. He was a passionate fisherman, enjoyed hunting, gardening, knitting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Halford of West Berlin; seven children, Roger Halford of North Montpelier, Shawna Clement and husband, Stephen of Waterboro, Maine, Ena Anthony and husband, Mark of Williamstown, Lori Grout and partner, Frank Baraby of East Calais, Bradley Grout of Lyndonville, Lisa Durkee and husband, Rick of Montpelier, David Halford and wife, Annette of Barre Town; two sisters, Mary Edith Turner of Marietta, Texas, Betty Lou Brock of Greer, S.C.; six grandchildren, Jaime Minor and husband, James, Grace Clement, Jason Grout, Katelyn Grout, Megan Durkee and fiancée, Chris Cameron, Bradley Durkee; two great-grandchildren, Caiden Minor, Allison Minor; many nieces, nephews and several special sister- and brother-in-laws.
He is predeceased by 12 siblings, Thelma Drinkwine, Levert Brown, Leora Hendrickson, Zelma Ryan, Barbara Ishee, Helen Halford, Dorothy Rose Halford, Houston Halford, John Leeland Halford, George Gradell Halford, James Allen Halford and Frank Halford.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Northfield. Burial will follow the service at the Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier, where full military honors will be accorded. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund, 98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 05641.
Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Walter Lavon Halford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Northfield, Washington Co., VT.
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WILLIAM H. ALFORD
Posted to his Find A Grave memorial
POULTNEY JOURNAL
Poultney, Rutland Co., VT—Friday, 14 September 1923
Photo from Poultney Cemetery, Poultney, Rutland Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Arsenault
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Alden Ely Alford and Emaline Beals Alford, in this compilation.
From VT Vital Records: William H. Alford, age 49 son of Alden Alford and Emeline Beals, married Constance Robert, age 40 born Rago, Quebec, on 29 March 1894 in Poultney, Rutland Co., VT. It was his second marriage and her first.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William H. 1845 CT1, Alden Ely 1820 NY2, Arnold 1767 CT3, Eliphalet 1752 CT4, Job 1708 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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WILLIAM MATHER ALVORD, JR.
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS
Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT—Saturday, 23 July 1910
RANDOLPH [Orange Co.]—William Alvord died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George W. Panton, Thursday afternoon [July 21]. He would have been 92 years of age in August.
He is survived by two sons, both of whom live at Randolph Center, and one daughter, with whom he made his home.
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BETHEL COURIER
Bethel, Windsor Co., VT—Thursday, 28 July 1910
The remains of William Alvord, late of Randolph, were brought to Brookfield Center Saturday where the funeral was held from the First Cong’l church. The burial was in the family lot at the Center.
He formerly lived in town. He was 92 years old.
Photo from Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Orange Co., VT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill DeFlorio
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ann Edgerton Adams Alvord; children Ann May Alvord, Edgar Duane Alvord, and John William Alvord; mother, Talitha Bigelow Alvord; and siblings Abbie Annette Alvord Allen and John Milton Alvord in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 393–394:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: William Mather 1818 VT1, William Mather 1791 VT2, John 1760 MA3, Nathan 1731 MA4, John 1685 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
