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Wisconsin Obituaries
WISCONSIN 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: 12 JULY 2022
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The families of many of the subjects of these Wisconsin 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:
WI Births: Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1801–1928
WI Deaths: Wisconsin, Death Index, 1959–1997
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ADDIE L. BOWLBY ALVORD
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Thursday, 4 October 1962
Mrs. Addie Alvord, 76, of 1410 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin C. Roekle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Addie Bowlby April 28, 1886, in Ohio, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bowlby. She was married Jan. 3, 1912, to Guy Alvord. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1927.
Her husband preceded her in death May 1, 1961.
Among survivors are a son, Lloyd, and a daughter, Mrs. Berlin Schroeder, of Manitowoc; a brother, Homer, of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Grace Kuenzli, of Nevada [Wyandot Co.], Ohio, and eight grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. Florence Ruzek, preceded her in death in 1960….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Guy Eugene Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Laura Alvord Ruzek, Lloyd Eugene Alvord, and Ruth Irene Alvord Schroeder in this compilation.
Family trees at Ancestry show her parents as Nelson Bowlby and Louisa Smith.
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ALICE I. ALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 11 April 1982
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
MADISON—Miss Alice I. Alford, age 94, formerly of 1414 Whenona Drive died on Thursday, April 8, 1982, after an extended illness at a local nursing home.
Born on August 7, 1887, in Madison, she was a life-long Madison resident. She attended the University of Wisconsin and received her letters in science degree in the early 1900’s. While attending the university she was a charter member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and remained very active in it for most of her life. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and of its Circle One. Her father, Frank Alford, was once mayor of Madison.
Survivors are a sister, Marie Nielson of Madison; a niece, Virginia Valenza of Florida; and a nephew, George Miller of Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Fitch-Lawrence-San Fillippo Funeral Home at 6021 University Avenue with the Reverend T. Stewart Coffman of Christ Presbyterian Church officiating….
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1982) dates of Alice Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Madison, Dane Co., WI.
See the obituary of her father, Frank Alford, in this compilation.
Alice does not have a gravestone, but she is buried in the Alford family plot in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Descendant Chris Jewett, great-grandson of Edmund Alford through his daughter Rose Alford Jewett, provided this information:
Alice’s uncle, not father, was Jabez “Jabe” Alford, the Mayor of Madison, WI, 1895-1896. He is listed in The Political Graveyard as Jabe Alford, burial location unknown. However, he is buried, as are most members of this family, in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.
Alice’s lineage: Alice I. 1887 WI1, Frank 1861 WI2, Edmund 1820 England3.
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ALZAYDA LOIS ALVORD
DAILY FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Friday, 26 December 1952
OCONOMOWOC [Waukesha Co.]—Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Lyke funeral home for Miss Alzayda Lois Alvord, 69, who died Tuesday [December 23] at the Waukesha county hospital after an illness of a few years.
Miss Alvord, who lived at 45 S. Locust st. before her hospitalization, operated a beauty shop in Oconomowoc for a number of years. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Alvord, she was born here June 14, 1883, and was a life-long resident of this city.
A Christian Science funeral service will be held Saturday. The body will be taken to Valhalla cemetery, Milwaukee, for cremation….
Photo from La Belle Cemetery, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Cemetery Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Harry Jones Alvord and Jennie Emeline Alvord in this compilation.
From WI Births: Alzayda Lois Alvord was born 19 June 1883 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, daughter of Justin Merrick Alvord and Lizzie Jones.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Alzayda Lois 1883 WI1, Justin Merrick 1830 MA2, Justin 1805 MA3, Justin 1763 MA4, Job 1729 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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AMOS ALFORD, JR.
MARSHFIELD NEWS-HERALD
Marshfield, Wood Co., WI—Monday, 3 January 1949
WAUSAU CITY OFFICIAL DIES FOLLOWING STROKE
WAUSAU [Marathon Co.]—Amos Alford, city treasurer since 1938, died last night [January 2] at a hospital. The 56-year-old public official collapsed at his office Dec. 22 and had been under treatment for a heart ailment since.
Survivors include his widow and three children.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Jane Pearce Alford; and sister Irma Emily Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Harry Sidney Alford in Minnesota Obituaries; and of his son John Thornton Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
In 1900, Texas, Marathon Co., WI:
Amos Alford head 35 b. Feb 1865 England stonecutter
Married 10 years, immigrated 1882
Mary J. wife 35 b. Jan 1865 England
5 children, 5 living, immigrated 1890
Amos son 8 b. Aug 1891 WI
Harry S. son 7 b. Sept 1892 MA
Fredrick G. son 5 b. Sept 1894 IL
Edith M. dau 2 b. Aug 1897 IL
Ethal A. dau 2/12 b. Apr 1900 WI
From SSACI: Amos Alford was born 10 Aug 1892 in Granite Heights, Marathon Co., WI, son of Amos Alford and Mary J. Pearce.
From WI Births: “Alfred”, male, was born 10 Aug 1892 in Marathon Co., WI, son of Amos Alfred and Mary Jane Pearce.
On both his WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards, his birth date is 10 Aug 1892.
From SSACI: Amos Alford was born 1 Feb 1865 in Ivy Bridge, Devon Co., England, son of Peter Alford and Ann Bickel.
In 1871, Ivy Bridge, Devon Co., England, Amos Alford, age 7, is listed with his parents, Peter and Ann Alford, and siblings Emily Alice Alford and Alfred Alford.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY JOURNAL
Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI—Monday, 22 October 1916
His lineage: Amos 1892 WI1, Amos 1865 England2, Peter 1827 England3.
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ANNA JANACEK ALVORD
DAILY FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Wednesday, 5 November 1952
Mrs. Anna J. Alvord of Duplainville, died Tuesday [November 4] at her home at the age of 71.
Mrs. Alvord is survived by her husband, William Alvord; a daughter, Mrs. Lyle J. Salter of Waukesha and two grandsons, Michael and Thomas Salter. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harry J. McGrael of Milwaukee and Mrs. William T. Branagan of Emmetsburg, Ia., as well as two brothers, John Janecek of Detroit and Edward Janecek of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held under Eastern Star auspices at 2 p.m. Friday from the William R. Hansen funeral home in Pewaukee, with interment at Wisconsin Memorial park….
Photo from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gayle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Merrick Alvord; and daughter Isabelle P. Alvord Salter in this compilation.
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ANNA KUEHN ALFORD
WABASHA COUNTY HERALD
Wabasha, Wabasha Co., MN—4 October 1900
Fourteen years ago, Annie Kuehn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theobald Kuehn, went from this community as the bride of Louis Alford, of Beef Slough. On Friday evening the remains were brought here and on Saturday she was laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery….
Besides her parents and brothers and sisters here, she leaves to mourn for her a husband, a child thirteen years old and a baby two weeks old.
In her married life she had been most happy and during the fourteen years since she left Wabasha she had built up many warm friendships in the community in which she lived. She had led a beautiful and charming life and had endeared herself in many ways to her friends and neighbors who saw the young wife and mother borne to an early grave with that anguish of heart that strangers seldom feel.
The pall bearers were not satisfied when they had placed the coffin on the steamer at Alma [Buffalo Co., WI]. They came all the way to Wabasha to perform the last sad duty for her who had ever been the good neighbor, the kind friend, the dutiful wife and the good mother. It is acts like these friends performed that tell the story of their esteem for the departed one.
The early death of this young woman was a shock to her relatives and many friends and schoolmates here. The friends of the family here did everything possible to make the burden lighter, but time alone can dull the sting of the grim destroyer and heal the wound that death has made in the Kuehn household. The afflicted ones have the sympathy of the community in this, their hour of sorrow.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her son Harry Alfred Alford in Washington Obituaries.
From Minnesota, Marriages Index (Ancestry): Anna Kuhn, born Wabasha Co., MN, married Louis Alford, born Buffalo Co., WI, on 17 Aug 1886 in Wabasha Co., MN.
In 1900, Nelson, Buffalo Co., WI:
Louis Alfred head 32 b. Nov 1867 England emigrated 1881
married 12 years
Annie wife 31 b. Aug 1868 WI 2 children, 1 living
Harry son 11 b. Sep 1888 WI
From WI Births: male Alford, born 14 Sept 1900 in Alma, Buffalo Co. WI, son of Louis Alford and Louise Kuchn [sic]. (This is her son Louis Theobald Alford.)
Her husband’s lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Louis 1864 England2, William 1838 England3, George 1801 England4.
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ANTHONY P. “TONY” ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 28 October 1999
Alford, Anthony “Tony” P., age 56 years, Oct. 26, 1999. Survived by five loving brothers: Douglas (Leona), Daniel (Richard), Richard (Annie), Joe Louis (Joyce) and Victor Alford; One sister, Gloria Samuels, of Minneapolis, MN, and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Funeral Sat., 10 AM. Visitation Fri., 3–7 PM. (Family Hour 6–7 PM) at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anthony P. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 28 January 1943.
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ARTHUR DELBERT ALVORD
LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Tuesday, 12 May 1970
LA FARGE [Vernon Co.], Wis.—Arthur Alvord, 85, of rural La Farge died Saturday, May 9, in a Viroqua hospital after a long illness.
Services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the La Farge United Methodist Church, Rev. R.A. Tegram officiating, and burial was to be in Bear Creek Cemetery. The Johnson Funeral Home of La Farge was in charge.
Mr. Alvord is survived by his widow, Nettie; two foster-daughters, Mrs. Sherlia Gillett of Minneapolis and Mrs. Karrorn Carmichael of Fort Atkinson; one sister, Mrs. Clara Gillett of Bruce; and six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 15 Aug 1884 and died _____ May 1970, last residence La Farge, Vernon Co., WI.
See the obituary of his wife, Mettie D. Albee Alvord, in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Arther D. Alvord, age 85, died 9 May 1970.
Anniversary article:
LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Thursday, 18 May 1961
On Arthur Delbert Alvord’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he confirms his birth date and reports that he was born in Stark, Vernon Co., WI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Arthur Delbert 1884 WI1, John Wesley 1853 IN2, William 1829 CT3, James 1789 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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AVA M. “DUBBIE” ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—18 October 2004
Alford, Ava M. “Dubbie”—Age 48 years, October 13, 2004. Funeral Wednesday 1PM. In state Wednesday 12 Noon at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ava Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 28 Sept 1956.
See the obituary of her son Shante D. Alford in this compilation.
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BERT CLARK ALFORD
Grandfather of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
DAILY TRIBUNE
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI—Wednesday, 24 October 1956
RITES ON THURSDAY FOR BERT C. ALFORD
NEKOOSA [Wood Co., WI]—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene for Bert C. Alford, 88, who died of a heart attack at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday [October 23] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sydney Fry, 255 Buehler Ave., with whom he had resided the past year and a half.
.… Burial is to take place in Bay View Cemetery at Necedah.
Mr. Alford was born at Waterman [DeKalb Co.], Ill., Oct. l5, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alford. He married Emma Smith in Illinois and came to Necedah in 1900, operating a farm there until 1915. He then worked for the North Western Railroad for 22 years, retiring in 1937.
Mrs. Alford died in 1943. Two daughters, one brother and one sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Charles and Harry, Racine; three daughters, Mrs. Tony Gunderson, Racine; Mrs. Sidney Fry, Nekoosa, and Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee; one brother, Ben Waterman, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. William Gibbs, Vancouver, B.C.; 14 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may pay their respects at the Feldner Funeral Home from 7 o’clock this evening until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time of services.
Photo from Bayview Cemetery, Necedah, Juneau Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marty McCarthy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Blanche Smith Alford; and sons Charles Bryant Alford and Harry R. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Bert Clark 1868 IL1, Russell 1850 IL2, Clark Baker 1803 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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BETTY ANN BARRETT ALFORD
Wife of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Sunday, 5 June 2022
Feb. 22, 1921 – Jan. 7, 2022
MADISON / RACINE—Betty Ann (Barrett) Alford, passed away just a few weeks short of her 101st birthday. A private internment, was held at West Lawn Memorial Park, along with the internment of her daughter, Laurie Dale Alford, who preceded her in death in January of 2019. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Harvey Alford; her parents; and her four siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Alford) Schmidt (Thomas); grand-daughter, Megan (Schmidt) Hiestand (Jason); and grandson, Benjamin Schmidt (Alison Zmud). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Betty was the fifth child of Rose (Veth) and Ralph Barrett, and lived in Racine for 92 years before moving to Madison to reside at Oak Park Place, where she lived in independent living for several years before moving into the memory care unit.
During her years in Racine, Betty engaged in numerous activities including the creation of beautiful gardens, major genealogical research, many community service activities, socializing with her many friends, and as an active member of her church.
A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. 625 6th St., Racine…. Her lovely singing voice, kindness, and ready smile will be greatly missed, but always remembered.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Harvey Dale Alford; and daughter Laurie Dale Alford in this compilation.
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BILLIE FREEMAN ALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 2 April 1997
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Poynette, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Honoring
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bill F. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his parents, Forrest Erie Alford and Georgia Parilee Smalling Alford; and brother Lloyd Allison “Al” Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford. Also, An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Billie Freeman 1933 WI1, Forrest Erie 1905 AR2, William Joseph 1865 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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CARLA JO CROSS DUNAWAY ALFORD
BELOIT DAILY NEWS
Beloit, Rock Co., WI—Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Carla Jo Alford, nee Cross, age 62, of Beloit, Wisconsin. She died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Beloit Memorial Hospital.
Born in Hammond, Indiana on February 17, 1950, Carla was married to Roger Alford on August 5th, 1977; they enjoyed 39 wonderful years together. Carla worked as a Certified nurse’s Assistant for a private company for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved her cats Sterling and Max as if they were part of the family.
Carla was the loving wife of Roger, sister of Micheline England (Don Meyer), mother of Barbara Dunaway, Otto (Roanne) Dunaway, Christina (Danny) Wooten, and Christopher Alford (Michelle Davis); cherished grandmother of Ashely, Brianna, Trenton, Jimmy, Mickayla, Zachary, Gavin, Brennan, Matthew, Issac and Benjamin; great-grandmother of Carter and was loved by many other family and friends.
Remembrance service will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Rosman, Uehling, Kinzer Funeral Home and Crematorium, 1125 Cranston Road, Beloit, Wisconsin….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carla Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
From an Ancestry family tree: her parents were Joseph Earl Cross and Blanche Wellington.
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CAROL M. ALFRED ROUSE
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 3 August 2003
Rouse, Carol M. (nee Alfred) went to join her husband Robert of 53 years on July 27, 2003 at the age of 71.
Loving mother of Jon, Linda (Carter) Doering, James (Sandra) and Sandy (Tony) Romano. Grandmother of Joseph, Tracy, Jennifer, Heidi, Angela and Dominic. Great grandmother of P.J. and Halle. Will be truly missed by her dog, Tiki.
Carol was truly thankful for all the support and help from her many friends. Family and friends will miss her wonderful sense of humor.
Private services were held. Interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Schramka Herrick Funeral Home Menomonee Falls 262-251-0330.
Photo from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lorraine
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol M. Rouse (SS# issued in WI) was born 12 September 1931.
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CAROL T. HALFORD WILLIAMS
Janesville, Rock Co., WI—_____ January 2019
Carol T. Williams, age 69, of Janesville, died Monday, January 28, 2019 in Waukegan, IL after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.
She was born in Janesville on June 3, 1949, the daughter of Kermit and Dorothea (Teich) Halford. Carol graduated from Janesville High School in 1967 and attended UW-Whitewater. She married Ed Williams and together they had two sons. She previously worked at Sears and the Janesville Public Library. Carol was a very determined person, she will be remembered for her ability to get things done despite her illness.
Carol is survived by her two sons, Brett and Scott (Bethany), six grandchildren, sister-in-law, Josie Halford, a niece and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Douglas Halford.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Milton Lawns Memorial Park Chapel, 2200 Milton Avenue, Janesville….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Kermit Dodson “Dick” Halford, in this compilation.
In 2021 a Find A Grave photographer reported that she could not find the grave and that the “cemetery believes this grave may be unmarked.”
Her HALFORD lineage: Carol T. 1949 WI1, Kermit Dodson 1908 IL2, Elijah Marion 1878 IL3, James McCallister Bradley 1824 TN4, Jonathan Adkinson 1800 NC5, John 1765 NC6, John 1748 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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CAROLINE LOUISE MILBROOK HALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 8 January 2005
MADISON—Caroline Louise Halford, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1921, in Madison, to Otto and Grace (Slater) Milbrook. Caroline graduated from Madison East High School in 1939. She married John F. Halford on Aug. 17, 1945, in Madison. Caroline worked for the Madison School District as a school lunch worker for 14 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 7591 Auxiliary.
Caroline is survived by three daughters, Pamela (Theodore) DeGroff of Stoughton, and Mary (Peter) Fuller and Patricia (Lee) Thomas, both of Edgerton; a son, John J. (Judy) Halford of Madison; four beloved grandchildren, Jennifer and Stephanie DeGroff (fiance Jon Simms), and Emma and Hannah Thomas; a great-granddaughter, Cassandra Grace DeGroff; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1990; her parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Seamonson and Ruth Jaeger.
Funeral services will be held at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005.... Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens....
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation....
Photo from Highland Memory Gardens, Cottage Grove, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Caroline L. Halford (SS# issued in WI).
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CHARLENE YVONNE ALFORD
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Sunday, 19 June 2016
RACINE—Char Alford passed away on June 14th due to a brief illness at All Saints in Racine.
She was born in Racine on May 2nd, 1952.
Preceded in death by her father, Gordon and Mother, Geraldine.
Charlene was an accomplished dancer and instructor. Working for the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and Dick Shore for over 30 years. She also worked for H.H. West Office Supplies as an inside sales representative until she retired. Char enjoyed movies, music, especially Elvis and was an avid Packer fan. Charlene was always proud of her Native American heritage and her art work reflected that. She was a lifetime resident of Racine, Wisconsin. Her time at Lake Oakes Senior Apartments was happy and filled with friendships. Charlene will be deeply missed by all that knew her. She would want everyone to know that she loved them and to be happy.
….Private services were held per her request.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Gordon Keith Alford and Geraldine M. Dennis Alford in this compilation.
From a Find A Grave photographer on 7/10/2019: West Lawn Memorial Park cemetery office (Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI) confirmed that Charlene has no gravestone. Charlene (J-143-10) is buried next to her mother, Geraldine (J-143-11).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Charlene Yvonne 1952 WI1, Gordon Keith 1922 WI2, Charles Bryant 1897 IL3, Bert Clark 1868 IL4, Russell 1850 IL5, Clark Baker 1803 VT6, Ashley Owen 1770 VT7, Benedict 1716 CT8, Benedict 1688 CT9, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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CHARLES BENJAMIN ALVORD
Great-Grandfather of Brice Douglas Alvord, AAFA #0907
Photo from BriceAlvord’s Brice Alvord_Newmaster (1) family tree (Ancestry)
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Sunday, 1 December 1895
A marriage that was to have taken place in this city within a few days, in which Miss Ida Alvord of the West side and Charles Pearce of Iron Mountain, Mich., were to be the contracting parties, will in all probability not occur. The circumstances that have led to the reported rupture of the engagement are very peculiar and verge on the sensational. Other features that developed simultaneously with the announcement that the wedding would not take place gave Chief of Police Nolan several hours hard work and caused a Green Bay merchant the probable loss of $125, advanced on a check that the banks pronounce worthless. C.B. Alvord, Miss Alvord’s father, disappeared, and the police hold a warrant calling for his arrest on a charge of uttering a forged check.
Mr. Pearce arrived in this city yesterday, stating to certain persons in authority that he had come here with the intention of marrying Miss Alvord. He said he understood that she had been left $60,000 by a man whom he was led to believe was Charles Remington, reported to be one of the wealthiest men in Milwaukee and who was said to have died at Kenosha about five weeks ago, is represented as saying that he found after his arrival in this city that the alleged millionaire, Remington, had never existed. When Pearce, who is a well-dressed, attractive appearing young man, learned that he had been misinformed regarding the reported death of Remington and the $60,000 bequest, he changed his mind regarding the wedding. He had a short consultation with the police and then disappeared, probably returning to Iron Mountain.
Yesterday the father of the young lady, C.B. Alvord, who has the management of a daily stage line between this city and Sturgeon Bay, had a check for $125 cashed at Oppenheim’s Fair store on Main street. The check was drawn on a Marinette bank and was signed by Haywood, Brown Co. Upon presentation of the check at the bank it was not honored. Communication with the bank at Marinette resulted in the report that the firm on whom the check was drawn did not have nor never did have a deposit with the bank and was not even known by the cashier.
Alvord was arrested by Chief Nolan at noon yesterday, but when brought before the district attorney he stated that he had obtained the check from the firm whose name was signed to it for the transfer of a logging outfit which he had owned, and that if it was not good he would be willing to straighten matters out. As he was very well known he was allowed to go after the money, he promising to return to the chief’s office at 1:30 yesterday afternoon. When the time came, however, he did not put in an appearance, but sent a note stating that he had hired a team from a local liveryman and had driven into the country, promising to be back at 7 p.m. He did not return at the appointed time, but at 11:20 last night the team was brought back by a man named Williams, who told the man at the livery stable that he had met Alvord about sixteen miles out in the country and that he was requested by Alvord to drive the team back to the stable.
This is one of the most complicated cases the police of this city have ever had to deal with. Pearce was to have met Chief Nolan at the Farmer’s hotel last night, but failed to put in an appearance. Alvord is very well known here and at one time was considered as being very well-to-do. His action at this time cannot be accounted for by his friends.
In another article:
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Monday, 2 December 1895
HIS MAN WAS DEAD
OFFICER’S FRUITLESS TRIP AFTER C.B. ALVORD
THE ALLEGED FORGER COMMITTED SUICIDE OR WAS MURDERED ON HIS FARM NEAR OCONTO
THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR GROWS MORE MYSTERIOUS
PECULIAR ACTIONS OF OTHERS CONNECTED WITH THE CASE
“I don’t want him; you can keep him.” The speaker was Under Sheriff Peterson, as with a warrant in his hand for the arrest of Charles B. Alvord he stood beside the bed on which lay the dead body of the man whom he was seeking. When Alvord left this city Saturday he drove straight to his farm near Oconto, and that night or the next morning he died under peculiar circumstances which lead to the theory by the officers that it was suicide or murder.
Sheriff Peterson returned from Oconto last night from the scene of the tragedy and held a conference with Sheriff Delaney and Chief of Police Nolan, at which he stated that it was his belief that the man was either murdered or had committed suicide. He said Alvord must have died in terrible agony, as he had torn the flesh from his hands and it was banging from his fingernails. His face was distorted and was blue, showing that the theory that was advanced by those at the residence, that Alvord had died of heart disease, would not hold. Peterson left the dead man at his home at Oconto and returned to this city, leaving the case in the bands of Sheriff Whitcomb of Oconto until the arrival of Sheriff Delanev at Oconto this morning, when some important developments are expected.
When Alvord was arrested on Saturday last he was in company with Mr. Oppenheim, on whom he passed the supposed forged check for $125. In order to show to Mr. Oppenheim that he had acted in good faith with him when passing the check, he gave him as a guarantee a chattel mortgage on some property at Marinette, which is believed now to have been a forgery, as the written matter in the mortgage and the signatures attached to it are apparently in the same handwriting. The mortgage is now in the hands of the sheriff and the matter will be thoroughly looked into. But it is believed that nothing in the line of money to settle the amount of the check will be derived from it.
Charles Pearce, the young man from Iron Mountain, was still in the city last night, he being seen by a number of people here. Last night a young man answering the description of Pearce, in company with Miss Alvord, went to Bowser’s livery stable and requested that they be given a single rig. One was gotten in readiness, when the young man asked Mr. Bowser to go with them to Bishop Messmer’s residence, which he did. The young man got out of the rig and rang the bell at the bishop’s house. It was answered by the housekeeper, who informed him that the bishop was absent and that he would not return until later in the evening. The man returned to the buggy and was driven back to the West side. They got out of the rig one block from Miss Alvord’s home and walked to the house which they entered. Just what their mission was is not known, hut they both talked freely and seemed to be in cheerful spirits.
Mr. Alvord owned a fine farm in Oconto county on which was situated the house in which he died but it is said to be heavily incumbered by mortgages. He has five small children at the Catholic orphan asylum in this city, who have not received his attention since last April.
When the team was brought back to the city Saturday night by Williams, who rents Alvord’s farm at Oconto, Williams went to Alvord’s home and got Mrs. Alvord, and they together took the 1 o’clock train on the Northwestern for the north. Just what Williams communicated to Mrs. Alvord is not known. It is stated that Mr. Alvord had an insurance of $15,000 on his life. Mrs. Alvord is his second wife and is but 18 years old.
In another article:
DAILY NORTHWESTERN
Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI—Monday, 2 December 1895
A PECULIAR CASE
CHARLES ALVORD OF OCONTO, WANTED FOR FORGERY, FOUND DEAD IN BED
OCONTO, Wis., Dec. 2—Charles Alvord, well-known lumberman who has lived in the town of Oconto for many years, was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. He arrived home from Green Bay Saturday, having eluded the police of that city, who had a warrant for his arrest on a charge of passing a forged check for $125. Sunday morning Chief of Police Nolan of came up to arrest him and drove out to his farm, about seven miles from Oconto, but he was dead. Not getting up at the usual hour, he was called, but not answering, the door was burst open.
A post-mortem examination was held by Drs. Stoetling, Atwood and Oswalt, and they decided he had died from natural causes. Mr. Alvord has been troubled with heart disease for several years and perhaps the excitement caused his death, but the general opinion among people here was that, on account of his alleged crime, he had committed suicide.
Last spring his wife died but he was married again about three months ago to young French girl about 18 years of age, but this marriage had been kept secret from people here in town. He left a family of ten small children. It is known he had some life insurance, it is said $15,000, mostly in secret societies, and a large farm, but there is a large mortgage on it and there is a question whether his heirs will be able to save the homestead.
Mr. Alvord was at one time quite wealthy and had the finest residence in the county, but it was destroyed by fire two years ago. For several years he had been unsuccessful in his logging operations….
MOURNING IN ADVANCE
…. Another peculiar feature of the affair is that a man named Williams, who occupies Alvord’s house in Oconto county, came here Saturday evening, ten hours before Alvord died, and took Alvord’s family to Oconto county that they might see his body. The family was also provided with mourning for e occasion before Alvord left Green Bay, they say on the suggestion of Alvord, who they assert had threatened to commit suicide.
In another article:
DAILY TRIBUNE
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI—Saturday, 7 December 1895
WAS HEAVILY INSURED
HEIRS OF THE LATE CHARLES ALVORD WILL RECEIVE $17,000
GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 3—It has been, discovered that Charles B. Alvord, who died suddenly Sunday morning at his farm near Oconto after being charged here with forgery, carried life insurance to the amount of about $17,000. Some of this was placed but a short time before his death, the last $6000, taken out for the benefit of his boys at St. Joseph orphanage here, having been placed about a week ago. Mayor Cook of Oconto has taken possession of the eleven horses and conveyances used on the mail route between here and Sturgeon Bay on a mortgage, but will permit the bondsmen to use them until they can make other arrangements.
In another article:
OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
Oconto, Oconto Co., WI—6 December 1895
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH
CHARLES B. ALVORD FOUND DEAD IN BED
HIS WIFE PLAYFUL ENTERING HIS ROOM TO AROUSE HIM IS HORRIFIED TO DISCOVER THAT LIFE HAS DEPARTED
MOTIVE FOR SUICIDE ADVANCED – FUNERAL TUESDAY
Charles B. Alvord, a resident of Oconto county for the past twenty years, was found dead in bed at his farm, seven miles from the city, in the town of Oconto, last Saturday morning.
He had arrived the night previous by team from Green Bay, reaching the farm about 5 o’clock. The place is rented to John Williams, and at the request of Alvord, Williams drove the team back to Green Bay that night.
During the evening while visiting with the family at the farmhouse, Alvord complained of a severe headache, and retired about 9 o’clock.
Williams returned on the early train, the next morning, from the Bay, accompanied by Mrs. Alvord, both arriving at the house before the family had arisen. Entering, Mrs. Alvord inquired of Williams the room to which her husband had probably been assigned, which she entered, with the intention of giving him a surprise. Stepping to the bedside and lightly touching him to awaken him, she sprang back in horror when she saw that he was dead.
VERDICT AT THE INQUEST
At the inquest held before Edward Couillard, justice of the peace, in the presence of Drs. Stoelting, Atwood, and Oshwaldt, the jury composed of Henry Russell, John Couillard, Archie McAllister, James Farquer, Samuel McAllister, and Edward Matravers, the verdict was that deceased came to his death from natural causes, there being no indication that he had committed self destruction.
The body lay as though in peaceful slumber, the features in natural repose. Around his forehead was a black cloth, placed there as though to ease pain.
On the back of his right hand an inch and a half of skin had been scratched away, which lay embedded beneath the nail of the middle finger of the left hand.
On the table near the bed were two empty cups and in the bottom of one a sediment analysis of which showed it to have been headache powder and harmless.
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Saturday night, after the Western Union telegraph office had closed, a dispatch came over the railroad line to City Marshall Smith from Chief-of-Police Nolan of Green Bay, requesting him to arrest Alvord for forgery, giving a description of the team with which he had left the Bay, and another message came Sunday morning, but before the marshal had arrived up-town he learned that the unfortunate man had passed away.
RESIDED AT GREEN BAY
For some time past Mr. Alvord had resided at Green Bay, and conducted a stage line between the city and outlying points.
It seems that on last Saturday he was arrested at the Bay, charged with having passed a forged check for $125. In order to show the party to whom the check was presented, that he was acting in good faith, he gave him a chattel mortgage, as guarantee, on some property in Marinette.
Then there is another story that when about to be arrested he gained time by informing the officer that he would arrange matters satisfactorily later in the day, soon afterward securing the team and driving out to his home in the town of Oconto and ending his life.
AN OLD RESIDENT
Charles Alvord had been a resident of this county about twenty years, coming here as an acrobat in a circus. He engaged in logging and later became the owner of a farm upon which he erected fine buildings. One year ago last October his wife, in maiden life, Miss Couillard died. They had eleven children—one daughter now Mrs. John Lucas, of this city; Josie, Edna, Nellie, Nina, Pearl, Frankie, Cappie, Guy, Charles, and Adlebert. His second wife was Miss Laura Delorm and her home in Frenchtown. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum and carried life insurance to the amount of $8,000 in the order, and shortly before his death he took out $6,000 insurance for the benefit of his boys at the Green Bay orphanage.
Mayor Cook is said to have taken possession of the eleven horses and conveyances used on the mail route between Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay on a mortgage, but will permit the bondsmen to use them until they can make other arrangements.
The funeral was held under the auspices of the Royal Arcanum Tuesday forenoon, the services at the church, for the family, conducted by Rev. Mr. Blakely and at the cemetery in Couillardville by Rev. G. Bossard as chaplain of the order, the following members serving as pallbearers: J.J. Porter, Robert Burke, W. G. Links, George Jones, Fred Wright and C.A. Brigden. The interment at the Oconto cemetery.
Additional Notes [written by MissSisson in her Ye Olde Family Tree (Ancestry)]: “His first wife’s name was Ellen Catherine Couillard; her death was October 15, 1894. John Couillard in the obit was another half brother and Edward Couillard was a nephew of first wife Ellen Catherine Couillard Alvord. Her parents were Thomas Howard Couillard Sr. and Catherine Murphy. To identify some of the others on the inquest board. - Edward Couillard, actually Thomas Edward, was son of Jacob W. Couillard and Susan Lary Couillard. Edward Matravers son of John and Mathilda Clark Matravers.”
Photo from Oconto Catholic Cemetery, Oconto, Oconto Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathleen Werner
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his first wife, Ellen Catherine Couillard Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Adelbert Alanson Alvord in Montana Obituaries; and of his brother Edward Lionel Alvord in Michigan Obituaries.
The Alvord house (location not stated)
Photo from BriceAlvord’s Brice Alvord_Newmaster (1) family tree (Ancestry)
From A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, by Samuel Morgan Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, printer, 1908), p. 437:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Charles Benjamin 1850 MI1, William Alanson 1829 NY2, Theoditus 1792 NY3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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CHARLES BRYANT ALFORD
Father of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Thursday, 21 October 1965
Alford, Charles B., Necedah, Wis.—Age 68. Passed away Oct. 21, 1965 at his home in Necedah after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Alford was born in Paw Paw, Ill. on March 28, 1897 and had resided in Racine from 1921 until his retirement from Massey-Ferguson, Inc. in March, 1962.
Surviving are two sons, Harvey and Gordon Alford; one daughter, Mrs. Rudolph (Dorothy) Kopecky, all of Racine; one brother, Harry, of Racine; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Gunderson, Racine, Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee and Mrs. Helen Fry of Necedah, Wis.; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, at Necedah, Wis.
Photo from Bayview Cemetery, Necedah, Juneau Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keith #46875326
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1965) dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence WI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Langendorf Alford; sons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford; parents, Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford, and brother Harry R. Alford in this compilation.
Thanks to Harvey’s wife, Betty Ann Barrett Alford, for sending this and a number of other old obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Charles Bryant 1897 IL1, Bert Clark 1868 IL2, Russell 1850 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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CHARLOTTE MARJORIE ALFORD HILDEBRANDT
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 12 January 1997
Photo from Sunset Memory Gardens, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave deceased contributor KEFleming
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charlotte M. Hildebrandt (SS# issued in WI), last residence Madison, Dane Co., WI.
See the obituary of her sister Joyce Lillian Alford in this compilation.
From WI Marriages: Charlotte Marjorie Alford married August Norbert Hildebrandt on 12 June 1948 in Dane Co., WI.
Her lineage: Charlotte Marjorie 1920 W11, Burr Roderick 1899 WI2, Frank Warner 1868 NY3, Nelson 1833 NY4.
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CLARA MAE PRIMM ALFORD
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 7 July 1955
Services for Mrs. Clara Mae Alford, 42, of 711 W. Clarke st., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist church…. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be at the Unity Funeral home, 2605 N. 18th st., after 10 a.m. Friday.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday at Capitol hospital, 1971 W. Capitol dr., after a long illness. She suffered a heart ailment. She was born in Camden, Ark.
Surviving are her husband, A.C. Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bogan; her mother, Mrs. Maggie Primm, all of Milwaukee, and a brother, Charles Primm, Chicago.
AAFA NOTES: From Arkansas Marriage Index, 1933–1939 (Ancestry): Carrie M. Primm married A.C. Alford on 16 March 1937 in Ouachita Co., AR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Descendants of Ferrell and Phebe Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: A.C. 1910 LA1, William 1870 LA2, Warren 1829 MS3, probably Ferrell 1790 MS4.
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CLAUDE J. “ROY” ALVORD
MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 9 October 1985
Photos from Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Nadeen Sobottka
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claude Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 6 Oct 1918 and died _____ Oct 1985, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his mother, Della Cooney Meusy Alvord; and siblings Evelyn Mae Alford Foy, James Clarence (Cooney) Alvord, and John Roger Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Leon Zelotus Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries.
On Claude Joseph Alvord’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, born 6 Oct 1918 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. He is living in Milwaukee and employed by the W.P.A. His contact is his mother, Della Alvord.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Claude Joseph 1918 WI1, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI2, James 1847 NY3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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CLAUDINE HELEN LINCICUM ALFORD
DAILY REGISTER
Portage, Columbia Co., WI—Tuesday, 4 February 1997
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudine H. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 16 March 1930 and died 15 Feb 1997 [incorrect], last residence Poynette, Columbia Co., WI.
See the obituary of her husband, Lloyd Allison “Al” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From WI Deaths: Claudine Helen Alford died 3 Feb 1997 in Columbia Co., WI.
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CLEOMA A. PRIEM ALVORD
Junior photo, Flambeau, 1944 yearbook, Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, WI
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 15 May 2016
Cleoma A. Alvord—Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2016 one day short of her 89th birthday. Reunited with the love of her life, her husband John.
Loving mom of Michael (Denise). Proud grandma of Danielle and Amber. Cherished great-grandchildren, Haleighy, Jaelynn and furchild Duke.
Special gratitude to Lois and Randy Klotka and Reane Smoot. Cleo loved many that were thought as family.
Visitation at St. Leonard Catholic Church, W173 S7743 Westwood Drive, Muskego on Tuesday, May 17th from 10 AM to 12 noon. Funeral mass 12 Noon. Interment to follow: Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery….
Photo from Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Julie & Ray
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, John Roger Alvord, in this compilation.
She is the daughter of Henry Priem and Sadie Brennan. On the 1940 census, Langlade Co., WI, Cleoma Priem is living with her mother, Sadie Schultz, her stepfather, Carl Schultz, and 2 Priem siblings.
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CORA M. ALVORD RIEHL
Grandaunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial—but probably:
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Thursday, 7 August 1969
Cora Riehl—Age 77, passed away Thursday, August 7, 1969, after an extended illness.
She was born on April 10, 1892, in Freedom, WI. She lived on a farm in Shiocton most of her married life and the past 20 years in Appleton. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, Appleton.
She is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Orville (Grace) Krabbe, Mrs. Francis (Ethel) Meredith, Mrs. Florence Ziesemer, Mrs. Merlin (Elaine) Kuse, all of Appleton, and Mrs. Arthur (Gladys) Krause, Hortonville; a son, Lyle Riehl, Appleton; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Carter, New London, and Mrs. Lula Henry, Shiocton; a brother, Ellery Alvord, Grass Valley, California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Riehl, in 1962, a son-in-law, Ben Young, in 1950, and a daughter-in-law, Mary Riehl, in 1964.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 1969, at 2 p.m. from St. James United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Thad J. Rutter officiating. Friends may call at Brettschneider Trettin Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday, August 8, 1969, until 10 a.m. Saturday morning and then from 11 a.m. at the church until the hour of the service.
Photos from Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Bentle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1969) dates of Cora Riehl (SS# issued in WI), last residence Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Cora M. 1892 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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DANIEL RUFUS ALVORD
DAILY GAZETTE
Janesville, Rock Co., WI—Wednesday, 6 February 1918
WHITEWATER, Feb. 4—Daniel Alvord died Sunday morning at his home on Main street, after a few days illness with pneumonia. He had been in good health and had attended to his duties at the condensory on Tuesday. Early Wednesday morning he was suddenly attacked with the disease and a’ physician was called. Later it was thought that his condition had improved.
Mr. Alvord was about sixty-four years of age and had been a resident of this city for many years. Most of the time spent here he was in the dry goods business, but about a year ago he went to work in the condensory [the Whitewater Condensery was a factory producing canned condensed milk].
He leaves a wife and daughter.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon and the body placed in the vault.
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jacki Bierma
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Ella Mary Clarke 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. 56–58:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Daniel Rufus 1854 NY1, Marcus 1824 NY2, Luman 1791 CT3, Ebenezer 1767 CT4, Thomas Gould 1763 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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DAVID DELANEY HALFORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI—Thursday, 19 April 1951
Photo from Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Marie #48008518
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Eva Jeanette Coville Halford; and son James Franklin Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: David Delaney 1853 NY1, James 1817 England2.
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DEAN MICHAEL ALFORD
[Dean lived in Illinois, but he died in Wisconsin and had close ties there, so we are publishing his obituary here.]
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 10 August 2008
Photo from Ryan Funeral Home
FREEPORT, ILL.—Dean Michael Alford, age 40, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born on Aug. 23, 1967, the son of Leon and Shirley (Ferguson) Alford in Madison. Dean was united in marriage to Debra Kyler on Dec. 3, 1994, in Madison. He was an active member of Faith Community Church in Davis, Ill.
Dean is survived by his wife, Debra Kyler-Alford; his parents, Leon and Shirley Alford; his grandmother, Dorothy Ferguson; his brothers, Richard (Dawn) Alford and Joseph Alford; a sister, Carrie (Daniel) Furseth; three nieces and two nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather, Forrest and Georgia Alford; and grandfather, Gifford Ferguson.
A celebration of Dean’s life will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1801 Thompson Drive, Madison, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at 11 a.m….
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at University Hospital for the exceptional care given to Dean. Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services….
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Poynette, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Honoring
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dean M. Alford (SS# issued in WI).
See the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Forrest Erie Alford, in this compilation.
In 1940, Madison, Dane Co., WI, his father, Leon Alford, is age 2 born WI, youngest of 4 children of Forrest and Georgia Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
His lineage: Dean Michael 1967 WI1, Leon 1938 WI2, Forrest Erie 1905 AR3, William Joseph 1865 AR4, Joseph David 1844 AR5, David Winston 1823 AL6, David 1785 VA7, Robert 1760 England8.
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DELLA COONEY MEUSY ALVORD
MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Saturday, 12 February 1977
Photos from Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Nadeen Sobottka
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Della Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 12 Oct 1894 and died _____ Feb 1977, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her children Claude Joseph “Roy” Alvord, Evelyn Mae Alford Foy, James Clarence (Cooney) Alvord, and John Roger Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her second husband, Leon Zelotus Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries.
From WI Births: Della Meusy was born 12 Oct 1894 in Milwaukee Co., WI, daughter of Joseph Meusy and Emma Heller. Her name also appears as Ernestine Emilie:
Wedding announcement:
TIMES HERALD
Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI—Monday, 12 June 1916
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DIANE S. GORDON ALVORD
Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—_____ May 2020
May 16, 1942–May 29, 2020
Diane S. Alvord (Nee Gordon) May 29, 2020, age 78.
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth T. Dear mother of Kenneth (Tary) Alvord and Rick (Sharon) Alvord. Grandmother of Alicia D. (Aaron) Halfmann, Kenneth II (Luiza) Alvord, Terri (Robert) Huckaba, Karley Alvord and Austin Alvord. Great-Grandmother of Andrew and Abby. Also survived by other relatives and friends….
Entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
Diane was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Kenneth T. Alvord, in this compilation.
In 1950, Diane S. Gordon, age 7 born WI, is living with her parents, Richard E. (36 WI) and Isabele (38 Hungary) Gordon, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
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DONALD GENE ALFORD
From Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Thursday, 15 February 2018
MADISON—Donald G. Alford, age 83, went to the big golf course in the sky on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
He was born on March 26, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., to Lee and Bertha Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harlan Alford.
Don married the love of his life and best friend, Dee Sedlacek, on Nov. 17, 1972. Don had a long term career in the construction industry as owner of Badger Restoration and A1 Restoration before he retired. A highlight of his career was his work on restoring the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison. Don was an U.S. Air Force veteran who served in World War II. He was a lifetime member of VFW 8483 and the Madison Elks Lodge 410. Don enjoyed golfing, boating, traveling and having a good time with family and friends.
Don is survived by his wife, Dee; niece, Kay Alford Cosper; nephews, Owen and James Alford; cousins, Scott, John and Leon Alford and cousin Donna Nodich. He is also survived by great-nephews, Jason and Jon Cosper; great-niece, Caitlyn Christie; great-great-niece, Aria Christie and great-great-nephew, Dylan Cosper. He is also loved and remembered by a host of Funderburk cousins in his beloved Kirby, Ark. Also left to remember him are good friends Ken and Betty Kurska.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison…. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Agrace HospiceCare in Madison, Wis….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, William Lee Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his brother Cecil Harlon Alford in Texas Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford.
His lineage: Donald Gene 1934 MO1, William Lee 1897 AR2, William Joseph 1865 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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DOROTHY “DOT” ALVORD SMART
Senior photo, Beehive, 1935 yearbook, New Britain High School, New Britain, CT
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Friday, 25 November 2011
Smart, Dorothy Dot (Nee Alvord) Entered Eternal Life Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the age of 94.
Preceded in death by her husband Walter Bill Smart of 68 years on July 29, 2009.
Dear mother of Donald Smart, Bradford (Mary) Smart, and the late Claudia (Thomas) John. Dot is further survived by six grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, one niece and three nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dot lived in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin from 1958 until moving to Newcastle Place in Mequon, WI in 2003. She was very active volunteer in the community which included 26 years with the Milwaukee Zoo, 15 years with Interfaith, Milwaukee Children’s Hospital, and League of Women Voters. She was a member of North Shore Congregational Church, Whitefish Bay Women’s Club, and College Endowment. A major interest throughout her adult life was tennis and competitive Bridge.
A celebration of Dot’s life will be held Saturday, November 26 at 2:00 PM at New Castle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon with a reception to follow. Interment will be private for the family at Forest Home Cemetery….
Photo from Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anita Pietrykowski
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy A. Smart (SS# issued in CT) was born 11 Nov 1917, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Fanny Leist Alvord; and brother Wesley Paul Alvord in Connecticut Obituaries; and of her brother Newton Post Alvord Jr. in Alabama Obituaries.
Newton Post Alvord Sr. was the son of Cora Estelle Alvord and, reported in Ancestry family trees, Newton Post (or Francis Newton Post or Newton F. Post). It is not clear why Fanny’s husband used his mother’s maiden name.
Marriage announcement:
DAILY COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Sunday, 8 December 1940
Wedding announcement:
DAILY COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Sunday, 2 February 1941
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Dorothy 1917 CT1, Newton Post 1882 CT2, Cora Estelle 1859 CT3, Francis Lyman 1829 CT4, Ashbel 1780 CT5, Seth 1754 CT6, Seth 1714 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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DOUGLAS WILLIAM ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—30 November 2011
Alford, Douglas W. Age 79 years. November 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Friday 1PM. Visitation Friday 12 noon until time of services at Northwest Funeral Chapel Inc., 6630 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee.
In another article:
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—_____ November 2011
Douglas William Alford
Born in Milwaukee, WI on Jun. 27, 1932
Departed on Nov. 24, 2011 and resided in Milwaukee, WI.
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
Service: Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
Cemetery: Graceland Cemetery
Photo from Graceland Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer Madison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Douglas William Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence not listed.
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EDMUND G. ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 6 August 1912
MADISON, Wis., August 6—Racing with another car at 60 miles an hour an automobile containing a party of society young men and women struck a telephone pole early today killing two and injuring another. Two other occupants of the car were uninjured.
The dead: Alice Mullin, 21; Edward Alford, 19, son of Jabez Alford, chairman of the State Fish and Game Commission.
The people were returning to this city from a party when the race started. As the car was going around a corner it skidded and crashed up against a telephone pole, turning turtle and crumpling like a berry box. Frederick Waltsing, who was driving received injuries from which he is not expected to recover.
In another article:
EAU CLAIRE LEADER
Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI—Wednesday, 7 August 1912
MADISON, Wis.—Alice Mullen and Edmund Alford were killed and Frederick Waltzinger was fatally injured when an automobile struck a telegraph pole, as they were returning from the Delta Gamma Lode.
All the victims were members of prominent families.
In another article:
EAU CLAIRE LEADER
Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI—Friday, 9 August 1912
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 7—Frederick Waltzinger, the driver of the automobile which skidded into a telephone pole Monday night, and resulted in the death of Miss Alice Mullen, 21, and Edmund Alford, 19, lies at the general hospital in a serious condition.
Miss Mullen, a freshman at the university, and Alford, the son a of former mayor, Jabe Alford of Madison, and president of the state fish commission, were prominent socially, and at the time of the accident were returning from a dance at the Delta Gamma sorority house.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor RavenHawk
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Jabez Alford; and his half-brother Mitchell Ashby Alford in this compilation.
Edmund was the son of Jabez Alford and his first wife, Mary Goodrich, who died the year Edmund was born.
His lineage: Edmund G. 1893 WI1, Jabez 1850 NY2, Edmund 1820 England3.
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EDNA R. SMALL ALFORD DUNN
LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Thursday, 11 October 2012
Edna R. (Alford) Dunn
Edna was gathered by the angels to her eternal home on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.
She was born to LeRoy and Beulah (Ball) Small on Oct. 15, 1926, in Indianapolis, Ind. The family later moved to La Crosse where Edna grew up and graduated from Central High School.
Edna married John Alford on Sept. 25, 1945. Together they had five children. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1955.
Edna later married George Dunn who also preceded her in death.
Edna lived for many years in Black River Falls, where she was employed at G’s Cafe and the 400 Club in Millston, Wis. She and her children attended the Methodist Church in Black River Falls. In 1969 Edna returned to her childhood home of La Crosse. She had been employed by the Garment Factory, La Crosse Footwear and by the Jeff and Elaine George family.
Edna loved to travel in her younger years, but her true joy was found in her family. She was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family.
Edna is survived by four of her children, Tom (Betty) Alford of Onalaska, Sandy (Matt) Glander of Onalaska, Geoff (Anne) Alford of La Crosse, and Pam (Jerry) Baumgartner of La Crescent, Minn.; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia (Dick) Hastings of Green Bay, Wis, Judy Ringler of Onalaska, WI, Marilyn (Al) Halvorsen of Barnes, Wis., and Cheryl (Jim) Drangstveit of Black River Falls; two brothers, Bob Small of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Phil (Carrie) Small of La Crosse; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a daughter, Linda (Taylor) Gilbertson of Black River Falls; two sisters, Martha Volatile of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Jeanette (Gilles) Papenfuss of La Crosse.
Edna’s family would like to thank the staff at the Willows Assisted Living for the kind and loving care she received there for ten tears. They would also like to thank the staff of the Onalaska Care Center and Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the Faith and Life Center, Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility, 2575 S. Seventh St., La Crosse. Pastor Kimberly Jordan will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Black River Falls. Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Schumacher -Kish Funeral Home of La Crosse is assisting the family.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann Day
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna R. Dunn (SS# issued in WI), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her daughter Linda Lee Alford Gilbertson in this compilation. She shares a gravestone with her.
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ELDEN HARRY “SAM” ALVORD
EAU CLAIRE LEADER
Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI—Tuesday, 24 August 1948
ELECTROCUTED PUTTING UP FESTIVAL PENNANTS
PEPIN, Wis.—Eldon Elvord [sic], 34, was electrocuted Monday [August 23] about 11 a.m. while he was putting up pennants for the Harvest celebration starting here tomorrow.
Mr. Alvord was killed instantly when he came in contact with a power line of about 6,900 volts. He was on a ladder about 18 feet up and fell to the ground after touching the wire. He was working for the village.
The transformer he touched had been installed a few days earlier to be used for lighting for the celebration. The accident occurred in the town’s business district.
Mr. Alvord, an Army Air Force veteran, is survived by his wife, Ruth, and two children, Samuel, 4, and Daniel, 3. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. August Rohers, of Ceylon, Minn….
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Pepin, Pepin Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor C.C.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Samuel Elden Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Harriet Alvord Campbell in Hawaii Obituaries, with additional genealogical information; and sister Mary Caroline Alvord Hildeen in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Minnesota Birth Index, 1900–1934 (Ancestry): Elden Harry Alvord was born 2 March 1914 in Martin Co., MN, mother’s maiden name Kately.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Elden Harry 1914 MN1, Luther Elden 1881 MN2, William Clark 1838 NY3, Daniel B. 1807 NY4, Butler 1780 CT5, Daniel 1743 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ELLA MARY CLARKE ALVORD
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI—Wednesday, 8 November 1933
Mrs. Daniel Alvord, the last of the family of Whitewater’s first physician, Dr. Joseph A.K. Clarke who settled there in 1839, died Saturday [November 4] afternoon in her home in that city at the age of 80.
In another article:
DAILY HERALD
Wausau, Marathon Co., WI—Wednesday, 8 November 1933
Alvord—Mrs. Daniel, 80, Whitewater, died November 4 after a lengthy illness. One daughter survives.
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jacki Bierma
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Daniel Rufus Alvord, in this compilation.
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ELLEN CATHERINE COUILLARD ALVORD
Great-Grandmother of Brice Douglas Alvord, AAFA #0907
Photo from BriceAlvord’s Brice Alvord_Newmaster (1) family tree (Ancestry)
OCONTO COUNTY REPORTER
Oconto, Oconto Co., WI—Saturday, 20 October 1894
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Charles Benjamin Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Adelbert Alanson Alvord in Montana Obituaries.
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ELLERY ALVORD
Photo from 60th Wedding Anniversary article, below
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Monday, 9 May 1932
BLACK CREEK—Ellery Alvord, Sr., 83, died at 6 o’clock Saturday night following a two weeks illness at his home in the town of Ellington.
Mr. Alvord, born Nov. 17, 1849, in New York state, had lived in Outagamie-co for the past 50 years. Mr. and Mrs. Alvord celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last November.
Survivors are the widow, four sons, five daughters and 23 grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter live in Seattle, Wash., Frank, Ellery, Jr., and Mrs. Frank White. The others are Herbert, Appleton, Mrs. Pearl Wickesberg and Mrs. Charles Carter, Black Creek, Miss Lulu at home, Guy at Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred Riehl, town of Ellington.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Riehl, in the town of Ellington. The Rev. Lorenz Knutzen will be in charge and burial will be in town of Black Creek Cemetery.
Photo from Black Creek Evangelical Cemetery, Black Creek, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darleen J. Chipman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
1900 census, Grand Chute (District 84), Outagamie Co., WI:
Ellery Alvord head 50 b. Nov 1849 NY NY NY farmer
Luana wife 49 b. Nov 1850 NJ NJ NJ
Pearl dau 17 b. Dec 1882 WI NY NJ
Emma dau 15 b. Nov 1884 WI NY NJ
Lulu dau 13 b. Jan 1886 WI NY NJ
Guy son 10 b. Jun 1889 WI NY NJ
Cora dau 8 b. Apr 1892 WI NY NJ
Ellery son 2 b. Oct 1897 WI NY NJ
50th wedding anniversary article:
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Tuesday, 5 July 1921
60th wedding anniversary article:
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Monday, 30 November 1931
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. 553–554:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Ellery 1849 NY1, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY2, William 1776 CT3, Asahel 1746 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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EMMA BLANCHE SMITH ALFORD
Grandmother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
NECEDAH REPUBLICAN
Necedah, Juneau Co., WI—Thursday, 9 December 1943
MRS. BERT ALFORD IS FATALLY BURNED FRIDAY
The community was deeply shocked and saddened throughout last Friday [December 3], when it became known that Mrs. Bert Alford had been painfully burned as the result of kindling a fire in her home, using kerosene in the process, which caused an explosion which ignited her clothing and inflicted severe burns. She was rushed to the Mauston Hospital for treatment, but succumbed that afternoon, but a few hours from the time of the mishap.
Emma Smith was born July 3, 1868, at Paw Paw [Lee Co.], Ill. She was united in marriage to Bert Alfort [sic] at Ottawa [LaSalle Co.], Ill., and they moved to this vicinity in 1900, continuing their residence here ever since.
In Armenia township, where she first made her home, and in the village, where she has resided for a number of years, Mrs. Alford fulfilled an enviable position among neighbors and friends with her genial and kind disposition and faithfulness to all with whom she became associated. Devoted to her home and family ever concerned over the welfare and happiness of others she became endeared to a host of friends who mourn with the family in her sudden and tragic death.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Edna and Dora Mae Alford.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Laura Gunderson of Racine; Mrs. Helen Fry, and Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee, and Charles and Harry Alford, Racine. Fourteen grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive.
Relatives and friends from away in attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alford, Waterman, Ill. Adolph Miller, Aurora, Ill.; Mrs. Rebecca Brooks and son Gary, and Mrs. Gilberts, Nekoosa; Mr. and Mrs. R.K. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids; Mrs. Chas. Larson, New Lisbon; Mrs. Alfred Wipflie, Port Edwards; Sgt. Gordon Alford, South Carolina; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grignon, Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderson, Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Fry and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoer, Milwaukee, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alford, Racine….
In another article:
DAILY TRIBUNE
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI—Monday, 20 December 1943
NECEDAH—Funeral services for Mrs. Bert Alford who died Friday, December 3, at the Mauston hospital from third degree burns were held Sunday at the Methodist church with the Rev. Joseph Mason of New Lisbon officiating. Burial was in Bayview cemetery.
Photo from Bayview Cemetery, Necedah, Juneau Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keith #46875326
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Bert Clark Alford; and sons Charles Bryant Alford and Harry R. Alford in this compilation.
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EMMA LORENE ALVORD ALLEN CARTER
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Thursday, 8 May 1975
Mrs. Charles (Emma) Carter—Formerly of Rt. l, Black Creek—Age 90, died Tuesday evening [May 6] at St. Joseph residence in New London following a long illness.
She was born November 17, 1884 in Freedom, Wisconsin. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Nichols, Wisconsin.
Mr. Carter preceded her in death in 1951.
The survivors are her daughter, Mrs. John (Joyce) Tickler of Rt. l, Black Creek; a son, Jesse of Vallejo, California; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Hazel Genness of Ladysmith, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Lulu Henry of Appleton; a brother, Ellery Alvord of Grass Valley, California; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Three sons, Harold, Eugene, and Glen Allen preceded her in death.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ in Nichols with the Rev. Fosberg Hughs officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. Friends may call at the Muehl Funeral Home in Seymour after 5 p.m. Friday until noon on Saturday and then at the church until the hour of service.
Photos from Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danielle Green
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1975) dates of Emma Carter (SS# issued in WI), last residence Black Creek, Outagamie Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Emma Lorene 1884 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ESTHER SUSANNA ALVORD FADNER
CHILTON TIMES
Chilton, Calumet Co., WI—8 March 1879
In this city, of brain fever, on the 3rd inst., at her residence, Mrs. E. Susan Fadner, wife of Robert Fadner, aged 20 years and 1 month.
The deceased although a resident for only two years by her gentle and ladylike deportment, her Christian graces and neighborly acts of kindness had won the respect and confidence of all with whom she became acquainted.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Phylina Sanford Alvord; and sister Henrietta Alvord Pierce in this compilation.
Ester has a Find A Grave memorial in Hillside Cemetery, Chilton, Calumet Co., WI. In 2017, a Find A Grave contributor reported (1) “Cemetery office has no record of this person” and (2) “There doesn’t seem to be a monument for Ester. I transcribed the entire cemetery a few years ago and did not find this person.”
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. 662:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Esther Susanna 1859 NY1, Benjamin 1829 NY2, Lyman 1794 CT3, Asahel Gould 1769 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ETHEL HOLLAND ALFORD
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Saturday, 25 January 1964
Double funeral services were held Friday for a mother and daughter who died the same day.
Mrs. Ethel Alford, 60, and her mother, Mrs. Agnes Gray, 87, both died Monday at county hospital [in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co.]. Double services were held in the O’Bee funeral home, 2024 N. 12th st. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, mother of 14 children, died of a heart attack about two and a half hours after her mother had died of old age. Mrs. Alford was the only child of Mrs. Gray.
Mrs. Alford’s survivors include her former husband, Tazz Alford of Boston; four daughters, Mrs. Tazzaleen Rogers, Mrs. Shirley Hartwell and Mrs. Patricia Brimley, all of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Gloria Jamerson of Minneapolis, and 10 sons, Cecil, Douglas, Richard, Daniel, Joe, Victor and Anthony, all of Milwaukee; Leon of Madison; Donald, Portland, Ore., and Theorde [sic: Theodore], Chicago.
Photo from Glen Oaks Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer Madison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her children Leon John Alford and Patricia Isabel Alford Brimley Burton in this compilation.
Her husband was Tasbeth “Tazz” Alford (1897 LA–1977 MA), son of William Alford and Hattie Dunmore. This is an African-American family.
From SSACI: On 2 of Ethel’s children’s SSACI records (Gloria and Donald), their mother is listed as Ethel Holland.
Tasbeth’s grandfather, Warren Alford, had a long relationship and many children with African-American Mary Dunmore.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Descendants of Ferrell and Phebe Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Tasbeth 1897 LA1, William 1870 LA2, Warren 1829 MS3, probably Ferrell 1790 MS4.
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EVA JEANETTE COVILLE HALFORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI—Monday, 17 June 1940
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, David Delaney Halford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son James Franklin Halford in this compilation.
Her name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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EVELYN MAE ALVORD FOY
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 20 May 1999
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn M. Foy (SS# issued in WI) was born 26 Oct 1920, last residence Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.
Oct 1918 and died _____ Oct 1985, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her mother, Della Cooney Meusy Alvord; and brothers Claude Joseph “Roy” Alvord, James Clarence (Cooney) Alvord, and John Roger Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Leon Zelotus Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries.
From SSACI: Evelyn Mae Alvord Foy was born 26 Oct 1920 in St. Clair Co., MI, daughter of Leon Alvord and Della Meusy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Evelyn Mae 1920 MI1, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI2, James 1847 NY3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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EVELYN MAE ALVORD SCHULZ
Aunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
Photo from Joseph M. Pecor’s Pecor Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 19 October 2003
Evelyn M. Alvord Schulz, 90, a resident of St. John’s Home of Milwaukee, died on October 16, 2003. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 19, at St John’s Home, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue. Internment was in Wisconsin Memorial Park.
A graduate of Appleton High School, she attended Stout Institute in Menomonee, now the University of Wisconsin-Stout, earning a bachelor of science degree in home economics and meeting her future husband, Harold Schulz. He earned his degree in industrial arts education and taught for 34 years at Milwaukee Pulaski High School and Hartford Avenue School. Evelyn cared for their children, taught home economics at the former Milwaukee Country Day School from 1955 to 1963, and later substituted in the Milwaukee Public Schools. She was a member of Plymouth Church for nearly 60 years.
Survivors include her daughter Susan Pecor of Milwaukee and two sons, James of Santa Barbara, California, and Robert of Wausau.
Her husband of 51 years, Harold, passed away in June, 1990.
Photo from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tango13
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn M. Schulz (SS# issued in WI) was born 11 Apr 1913.
See the obituaries of her parents, Herbert Clifford Alvord and Sarah Nancy “Sadie” Johnston Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Evelyn’s ALVORD lineage: Evelyn Mae 1913 WI1, Herbert Clifford 1872 WI2, Ellery 1849 NY3, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY4, William 1776 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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FERRIN HULBERT ALFORD
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Monday, 31 December 1928
FIVE KILLED IN KENOSHA AUTO TRAGEDY
SIXTH YOUTH EXPECTED TO DIE OF INJURY
NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES OF CITY CANCELED AS RESULTOF TRAIN-AUTOS CRASH
ALL VICTIMS PROMINENT
LOCOMOTIVE HITS TWO AUTOMOBILES DURING “TREASURE HUNT” PARTY IN CITY
KENOSHA—A fifth victim, Richard Hastings, 17, is dead and a sixth, Guilford Hagmann, 16, was near death early Monday morning, as the result of the tragedy here Saturday night when two automobiles of a cavalcade of eight cars carrying score of Kenosha’s most prominent youths on a “treasure hunt” were struck by a passenger train and four were killed. The catastrophe was the worst here in years. Civic affairs and private parties scheduled for New Year’s have been canceled.
Richard Hastings, son of Dr. and/ Mrs. J.F. Hastings, died in a hospital at 5 o’clock Sunday morning without having regained consciousness. His back was broken and his skull fractured.
Doctors hold no hope for the recovery of Hagmann, who has a hemorrhage of the bladder. He is the son, of Henry Hagmann, secretary of the City Loan and Trust company. [Guilford did survive and died in 2002 in OK.]
The other two of the eight in the wrecked cars, Jane Blair, 14, and Alice Gephart, 17, will recover. Alice, the daughter of Dr. Curtis H. Gephart, a leading physician, was removed from the hospital to her home. Jane, the daughter of James W. Blair, cashier of the First National bank, is still in the hospital.
TO HOLD INQUEST
The date for the coroner’s inquest is held open, pending the recovery of the injured, Coroner A.B. Schmidt announced Sunday.
Funeral services for one of the victims were scheduled for 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. He is Ferrin Alford, 17, a former student at Lake Forest academy, son of Walter H. A1ford, vice president of the Nash Motor company.
Services for Lowell Smith, 17, former Kenosha High school student, son of Edward L. Smith of the Nash Motor company, will be held Tuesday.
Funeral services for Alice Judd, 16, former student of Kemper hall, Kenosha, the daughter of Clark Judd, vice president of the American Brass company, will be held in the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
The other victim of the crash was Mary Slater, 16, granddaughter of Municipal Judge John Slater. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Sunday hundreds of persons paced the crossing and the immediate vicinity where the Northwestern passenger train No. 120 struck the two automobiles.
The string of cars had reached the Seventy-fifth-st crossing as the signal was wig-wagging a warning. All of the cars halted while a northbound freight train passed.
The rear of the freight had cleared the crossing and Don Travis sent his car safely across the rails. Close behind him was the Alford machine and a third car was driven by Richard Hastings.
Alford’s car was almost across when it was struck in the rear by the train which had been screened from the driver’s view. Hasting’s machine had nosed onto the track and was struck squarely by the train.
DESCRIBES CRASH
Alford, beside whom she was sitting when the crash came, apparently did not see the passenger train, according to Miss Gephart. In the rear seat of the machine were Mary Slater and Guilford Hagmann. It seems to her, Miss Gephart said, that the large machine containing the four other victims was struck first by the train and thrown against Alford’s. The next she remembered was when Travis picked her up from the wreckage.
One of the tragic incidents of the accident is told of Mr. Judd. Saturday evening after hearing of crash he hurried to the hospital to comfort the heartbroken families. Officials mentioned an unidentified body and he asked regarding it. As they described the girl’s clothing he recognized it as that of his daughter.
In another article:
DAILY NORTHWESTERN
Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI—Monday, 31 December 1928
YEARS OF PLANNING FOR ONLY SON OBLITERATED IN CRASH ON SATURDAY
KENOSHA, Wis.—The man whose generosity has brought happiness to scores of his fellow citizens less fortunate, and is written in the civic development of Kenosha was grief stricken today.
Years of planning for the future of his only son and heir were ended abruptly for W.H. Alford Saturday night when a Chicago & Northwestern passenger train crushed the life of the scion of his family.
Ferrin Alford, the 17-year-old son, who was one of the five children of prominent, Kenoshians who lost their lives in the grade crossing accident, was the sole heir to the fortune of his father, vice president of the Nash Motors company, and one of the associates of Charles W. Nash in organization the of the concern.
A student at Lake Forest academy, Ferrin was home for the holidays and was the driver of one of the cars that was struck by the passenger train at the Kenosha crossing Saturday night.
For many years “Judge Alford” as he is known in his home community, has given liberally of his wealth estimated in the millions, to increase the happiness of the unfortunate of the city, and became the town’s leading benefactor. In his hour of sorrow Mr. Alford received the sympathy of the community.
Judge Alford was one of the leading figures in the movement for the city managerial form of government and served six years as president of the council, retiring last April because of the pressure of other business.
Photo from Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann Day
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Walter Hulbert Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ferrin Hulbert 1912 WI1, Walter Hulbert 1876 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.
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FLETA B. GUNDER ALFORD MEREDITH TENNER
OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN
Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI—Friday, 27 October 1989
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Fleta B. Tenner (SS# issued in WI), last residence Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): Claude A. Alford, age 22, born 14 June 1904 in Fort Wayne, IN, son of James Alford and Cora Hettinger, married Fleta B. Gunder, age 21, born 2 Dec 1905 in Mongo, IN, daughter of George Gunder and Jennie Lucas, on 27 Jan 1926 in IN.
On the 1930 census, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Claude Alford is divorced, living with the family of his parents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her first husband’s lineage: Claude Arthur 1904 IN1, James Albert 1881 IA2, James 1822 PA3, Hiram 1800 VT4, Oliver 1767 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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FLOYD BERTUS ALVORD
LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Thursday, 15 February 1990
Floyd Bertus Alvord, 75, of 712 Ninth St., Chetek [Barron Co.], Wis., died Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 1990, in Rice Lake Convalescent Center [Barron Co.].
He was born May 7, 1914, in Vernon County to Ene and Matty (Fry) McKee. He married Helen L. Hyland Sept. 30, 1950. They settled on a farm in the town of Stubbs in Rusk County. Other than farming, he was an electrical worker, carpenter, plumber and, for nine years, in the maintenance department at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Chetek.
Survivors are his wife, Helen of Chetek; a daughter, Mary Alvord of Chetek; two stepbrothers, William Burt of Rice Lake and Lloyd Burt of Sandyville, Ohio; a half sister, Charalot Russell of Viola; a stepsister, Hazel Snider of Robertsville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his mothers and fathers; two brothers, William McKee and Vernon Trapp; two stepbrothers, Elgie and Elwood Fry; and a half sister, Veleta Braithwaite.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in McElravy-Geyer Funeral Home, Bruce, Wis., with the Rev. Kenneth Owen officiating and burial in Island Lake Cemetery, R.3, New Auburn….
Photos from Island Lake Cemetery, Island Lake, Rusk Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Tinder
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Floyd Alvord (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.
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FORREST ERIE ALFORD
Photo from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Tuesday, 12 December 1995
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Poynette, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Honoring
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Forrest E. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Poynette, Columbia Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Georgia Parilee Smalling Alford; and son Lloyd Allison “Al”Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; and siblings Belvia Zada Alford Anderson, Luther Homer Alford, Mazella Iantha Alford, and William Lee Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his brother Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford. Also, An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Forrest Erie 1905 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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FRANK ALFORD
Photo from Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, 13 June 1930
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 3 November 1934
Page 2:
In the death of Ald. Frank Alford Madison has lost a sterling citizen and a valuable member of the common council.
Born on the south side of Madison, he worked hard in his younger days to help support his family. He was employed on a gravel train and did other work for the Milwaukee road. In later years he rose to one of Madison’s most successful business men. With his brothers Jabe and Walter, he formed a partnership in the laundry business in 1882. At the same time the brothers conducted a cigar in the Pioneer block which was regularly patronized by leading politicians of all parties. Alford Bros. started in the laundry business in a one-story building on upper State st. The business grew to such proportions that it became necessary to seek larger quarters. They erected a building on North Carroll st., now the Dean Clinic, and furnished it with the latest modern laundry equipment.
Six years ago Mr. Alford and his brother, Walter, who died recently, retired and sold the business. Jabe passed on some years ago.
Ald. Alford was one of the most valuable members of the aldermanic body. In all he served the first ward about 12 years, holding several honorary positions such as council president, and council member of the board of education, board of health and board of review. Mayor Law and his council colleagues and hundreds of Madison citizens join with the bereaved family in mourning the loss of a faithful husband and father, public servant and citizen of high worth.
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WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 3 November 1934
Page 1:
MASONIC RITES FOR ALD. ALFORD
SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED AT 2:20 SUNDAY
Funeral services for Ald. Frank Alford, 72, who died Friday, will be held in the auditorium of the Maj sonic temple at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Madison lodge No. 5, of which he was a member, will have charge with Arthur W. Quan giving the address.
Preceding the Masonic service, the Rev. E.O. Kennedy of Christ Presbyterian church will officiate. Knights Templar in uniform will form an escort.
Active bearers will be Mayor James R, Law, Ald. Henry C. Wolf, Water Supt. Leon A. Smith, Frank W. Karstens, B.F. Mautz, Sr., and Glenn D. Roberts. Members of the common council have been selected as honorary bearers. Burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter Alice I. Alford; and siblings Jabez Alford and Roselia Matilde Alford Jewett in this compilation.
CENSUS
1900
Madison Ward 1 (District 46), Dane Co., WI
Dwelling #237
Frank Alford head 39 b. Apr 1861 WI Eng Eng laundry
m. 15 years
Carmelia wife 37 b. July 1862 WI Nor Nor 3 children, 3 living
Hazel dau 13 b. Mar 1887 WI WI WI
Alice dau 11 b. July 1888 WI WI WI
Marie dau 8 b. Aug 1891 WI WI WI
Laura Anderson serv 29 b. Jan 1871 WI Nor Nor
In dwelling #236 is the family of Jabe Alford, age 47 NY Eng Eng, and in dwelling #238 is the family of Walter Alford, age 40 WI Eng Eng. Both of these men are Frank’s brothers.
Dwelling #211
Edmond Alford head 79 b. Sept 1820 Eng Eng Eng m. 52 years
Rachel wife 72 b. Oct 1827 Eng Eng Eng 8 children, 7 living
M.J. Payne dau 51 b. Jan 1849 Eng Eng Eng 0 children, 0 living
All immigrated 1849; Edmond is naturalized
1880
Madison (District 72), Dane Co., WI
Dwelling #123
Edmund Alfred head 59 Eng Eng Eng farmer
Rachael wife 53 Eng Eng Eng
Walter son 21 WI Eng Eng
Frank son 18 WI Eng Eng
1870
Madison (District 72), Dane Co., WI
Dwelling #123
Edmond Alfred 48 England brick mason
Rachel 42 England
Joatz 19 NY painter
William A. 17 NY farm laborer
Frosolica M. 15 NY
Luther 13 WI
Walter 11 WI
Frank 8 WI
1860
Madison, Dane Co., WI
Dwelling #1093
Edmond Alford 35 England farmer
Rachel 31 England
Mary 11 England
Jarlins 9 NY
William 8 NY
Ana 6 NY
Martin 4 WI
Walter 2 WI
Edmund Alford and Rachel Hall married in Shaftesbury, Dorset Co., England, in the first quarter of 1848 [England & Wales Marriage Index, Ancestry].
Edmund 26 mason, Rachel 21 [incorrectly transcribed as Richard 21 male], and Mary Jane infant, arrived in New York from London on 19 Oct 1849 on the Margaret Evans [New York Passenger Lists, 1820–1957 (Ancestry)].
Descendant Chris Jewett, great-grandson of Edmund Alford through his daughter Rose Alford Jewett, provided this information:
The parents and children of Frank’s parents, Edmund and Rachel, are listed with their birth dates below:
Edmund Alford, born in England 14 Sep 1820
Rachel (Hall) Alford, born in England 22 Oct 1827
Mary June Alford, born in England, about 1848/9
Jabez B. Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 21 Sep 1850
William Henry Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 1852 [21 Dec 1851 on his gravestone]
Roselia Matilde Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 22 Feb 1854
Martin Luther Alford, born in ?, 9 Apr 1856
Walter Wilet Alford, born in ?, 7 Jul 1858
Frank Alford, born in Madison, WI, 20 Jun 1861
Fanny Mabel Alford, born in Madison, WI, 17 Nov 1863, died 11 Feb 1864.
These names and some of the dates (the paper is partially burned) are from a list in Chris’s possession that was written by Rachel Hall Alford. On the list she spells their last name Alfred:
See also the following files and photos, sent by Chris Jewett:
Edmund Alford, 1865
Edmund Alford, later in life
Edmund’s Death Certificate
Rachel Hall Alford, 1865
Rachel Hall Alford, later in life
Rachel’s Death Certificate
Roselia Alford, young
Roselia Alford Jewett, later in life
Frank’s lineage: Frank 1861 WI1, Edmund 1820 England2.
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FRANK WARNER ALFORD
THE REGISTER-DEMOCRAT
Portage, Columbia Co., WI—Saturday, 7 April 1928
Photo from Pardeeville Cemetery, Pardeeville, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy P
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Nelson Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Frank Warner 1868 NY1, Nelson 1833 NY2.
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GEORGE WALLACE ALVORD
Photo from kate oakley’s Oakley Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Kate is the great-great-granddaughter of George and Ella and great-granddaughter of their son Roy Mark Alvord
DAILY FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Wednesday, 25 January 1928
The funeral of George Wallace Alvord, who died Monday morning [January 23] will be held Thursday, at 2 P. M., from the residence of Mrs. Belle Proctor, 1411 Wisconsin avenue.
Services will be in charge of the Masonic Lodge of Eagle, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be at North Prairie, Wis.
Photo from North Prairie Cemetery, North Prairie, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Fawn
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his son Joseph Oren Alvord in Kansas Obituaries; and his daughter-in-law Matie Lulu Eychner Alvord in Colorado Obituaries.
George’s wife, Ella Climena Perkins Alford, 1850–1940, is on his gravestone with no death date. She is actually buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, where her son Roy Mark Alvord and his wife Matie are buried.
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. 429:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: George Wallace 1839 NY1, Joseph 1793 VT2, Seth 1762 MA3, Joseph 1733 MA4, Joseph 1697 MA5, Ebenezer 1665 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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GEORGIA PARILEE SMALLING ALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Thursday, 21 September 2000
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Georgia P. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Poynette, Columbia Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Forrest Erie Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Lloyd Allison “Al” Alford in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Georgia Parilee Alford died 19 Sept 2000 in Columbia Co., WI.
From WI Marriages: Georgia Smalling, age 18, married Forrest Alford, age 21, in Pike Co., AR, on 22 Nov 1925.
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GERALDINE M. DENNIS ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Tuesday, 3 March 2009
RACINE—Mrs. Geraldine M. Alford, 88, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, February 28, 2009.
She was born in Hayward on a Native American Reservation called “Reserve” on May 4, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (nee: LaRonge) Dennis. On October 13, 1951, she married Gordon Alford. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1992.
Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church. She was a devoted Homemaker and worked as a Nanny for numerous families in Racine. Mrs. Alford was a kind and gentle lady with a loving heart and sweet smile. She enjoyed visiting with her friends at Lake Oaks while sitting in her favorite chair.
Her survivors include her daughter, Charlene Alford; sister, Joyce Erhardt; sister-in- law, Betty Alford, all of Racine; all the loving children and their families that she cared for: Jim and Rena Diem and their children, Katie, Jimmy, and Jonny; Lynne and Todd Cassidy and their daughter, Ellen; P.J. and Amy Noelke and their daughter, Emma; and Ryan, Andrew, and Daniel Freres; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Dennis.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. for the celebration of her life….
Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory 4600 County Line Road (corner of KR & Meachem) 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com\.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, P & S Christol
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Geraldine Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Racine, Racine Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Gordon Keith Alford; and daughter Charlene Yvonne Alford in this compilation.
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GORDON KEITH ALFORD
Brother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Tuesday, 1 September 1992
Alford, Gordon K., 1706 Boyd Ave.—Passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center, on Sunday, August 30, 1992, at the age of 69.
Mr. Alford was born in Necedah, Wis., on October 23, l922, but had been a longtime resident of Racine. He was employed by Massey Ferguson from January 24, 1941, until his retirement on September 28, 1984. Mr. Alford was a very active bicycle rider and walker in the Racine area. He was a member of American Legion Post 1391 and Local 244.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Geraldine (Nee: Dennis); their daughter, Charlene Alford; brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Betty Alford; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Rudy Kopecky, all of Racine; his aunt, Myra Inks of Beloit; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Alford is also survived by his son, Daryl “Mike” Seymour of Milwaukee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret (Nee: Langendorf) Alford.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 1992, at 10 a.m., in the Funeral Home…. Burial with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park…. Draeger-Langendorg Funeral Home.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, P & S Christol
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gordon K. Alford (SS# issued in WI).
See the obituaries of his wife, Geraldine M. Dennis Alford; daughter Charlene Yvonne Alford; parents, Charles Bryant Alford and Margaret Langendorf Alford; and brother Harvey Dale Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gordon Keith 1922 WI1, Charles Bryant 1897 IL2, Bert Clark 1868 IL3, Russell 1850 IL4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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GUY EUGENE ALVORD
Granduncle of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Tuesday, 2 May 1961
Guy Alvord, 72, of 1410 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died at 3 p.m. Monday [May 1] at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minn., where he had been a patient one day. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Alvord was born June 16, 1888 [sic], at Freedom [Outagamie Co.], Wis., son of the late Ellery and Luanna Lewis Alvord. He married Addie Bowlby at Appleton June 8, 1912, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1927. He was employed as a fieldman for White House Milk Division of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. until retiring in 1953. Mr. Alvord as a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, Free and Accepted Masons.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Berlin Schroeder, and a son, Lloyd, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank, of Bellingham, Wash., and Ellery, of Vallejo, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Carter, of Black Creek, Wis., Fred Riehl, of Appleton and Mrs. Thomas Henry, of Shiocton, Wis., and eight grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. Floyd Ruzek, died in 1960.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. There will be Masonic memorial services at 7 p.m. Wednesday and rites by Blue Lodge members at graveside.
Photos from Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kent Salomon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Addie L. Bowlby Alvord; children Laura Alvord Ruzek, Lloyd Eugene Alvord, and Ruth Irene Alvord Schroeder; father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
From SSACI: Guy Eugene Alvord was born 16 June 1889.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Guy Eugene 1889 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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HARRIET AMELIA HARFF ALVORD
KENOSHA NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Tuesday, 19 May 1964
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leo Edwin Alvord; and daughters Harriet Ruth Alvord Marlatt and Jeanne Marie Alvord Ameche Carlson in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Harriet Amelia Alvord died 19 May 1964 in Kenosha Co., WI.
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HARRIET RUTH ALVORD MARLATT
Senior photo, Spy, 1932 yearbook, Kenosha High School, Kenosha, WI
KENOSHA NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Thursday, 7 June 1979
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harriet Marlatt (SS# issued in OH) was born 31 Aug 1913 and died _____ June 1979, last residence Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her parents, Leo Edwin Alvord and Harriet Amelia Harff Alvord; and sister Harriet Ruth Alvord Marlatt in this compilation.
From WI Marriages: Harriet Ruth Alvord married Walter Thomas Marlatt on 13 Feb 1948 in Kenosha Co., WI.
Wedding announcement:
RACINE JOURNAL-TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Saturday, 14 February 1948
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Harriet Ruth 1913 WI1, Leo Edwin 1882 SC2, William Edwin 1845 NY3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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HARRY EDWIN ALFORD
Harry and Norma Alford
Photo from “Carrie Bareis family tree” (Ancestry) – used with permission
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 2 August 1980
DEATHS
LAKE DELTON—Harry E. Alford, 86, in a Reedsburg hospital, Friday.
Photo from Lake Delton Cemetery, Lake Delton, Sauk Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raven Eddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harry Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 3 Dec 1893 and died _____ Aug 1980, last residence Reedsburg, Sauk Co., WI.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Norma Gertrude Grover Alford; and sons Orvel G. “Red” Alford and Spencer Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harry Edwin 1893 WI1, Frank Erwin 1856 WI2, Sanford 1822 NY3, Asahel 1787 MA4, Asahel 1760 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1575 England10.
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HARRY JONES ALVORD
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 10 February 1960
Alvord, Harry J., Feb. 8, aged 74 years, 305 South st., Oconomowoc, dear father of Mrs. Leora Holz, New Port, Minn., Maxwell of Long Lake, Minn.; further survived by 1 niece, Mrs. Lyle Salter, Waukesha; 1 cousin, Miss May Erredge of Oconomowoc; 2 grandsons and 3 great-grandsons.
Services Thurs. 2 p.m., at the Lyke Funeral Home, Oconomowoc…. Interment La Belle cemetery.
Photo from La Belle Cemetery, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Cemetery Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sisters Alzayda Lois Alvord and Jennie Emeline Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Maxwell Eugene Alvord in Minnesota Obituaries.
He was the son of Justin Merrick Alvord and his second wife, Elizabeth Harriet Jones.
From Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System (Ancestry): Harry J. Alvord married Elsie E. Mooers on 16 May 1907 in Becker Co., MN.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Harry Jones Alvord, age 33, born 19 March 1885, is living in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI. His nearest relative is his mother, Elizabeth Alvord, of the same address.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1, where he is listed as Henry Jones Alvord. The first name Henry appears in no other available records.
His ALVORD lineage: Harry Jones 1885 WI1, Justin Merrick 1830 MA2, Justin 1805 MA3, Justin 1763 MA4, Job 1729 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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HARRY R. ALFORD
Uncle of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ September 1969
Alford, Harry R., 1101 Arthur Ave.—Age 63. Passed away Sept. 4, 1969 at this residence.
Mr. Alford was born in Necedah [Juneau Co.], Wis. on Sept. 19, 1905 and had lived in Racine for the past 46 years. Until retiring in 1965, he had been employed at American Motors Corp. for 40 years.
Surviving are his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Gast and Mrs. Sylvester (Jane) Runis; two sons, Edward and William J. Gavin; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Gunderson, all of Racine and Mrs. Sydney Fry of Nekoosa, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m. in the Acklam Funeral Home…. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park….
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, P & S Christol
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Sept 1969) dates of Harry Alford (SS# issued in WI).
See the obituaries of his parents, Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford; and brother Charles Bryant Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harry R. 1905 WI1, Bert Clark 1868 IL2, Russell 1850 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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HARVEY DALE ALFORD
AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2008, In Remembrance
RACINE—Mr. Harvey D. Alford, 78, passed away in St. Mary’s Medical Center on Tuesday, March 9, 1999
He was born in Necedah on September 10, 1920, to Margaret (nee: Langendorf) and Charles B. Alford. At a very early age, he moved to Racine with his family and resided here most of his life. On July 4, 1942, he was united in a very long and loving marriage to the former Betty Ann Barrett.
During World War II, he served with the Sixth Army from 1942 through 1945 in areas from New Guinea to the liberation of the Philippines. Upon his return from service, he worked short periods of time for Walker Manufacturing and Ostergaard Bakery before joining the Racine Fire Department in 1948. There, he served for more than 30 years and retired in 1975 as an Assistant Chief to Chief Bucky Anderson.
Harvey was a member of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist church, a life member of the V.F.W. Post 1391, the Retired Fire Fighters Association, the Racine Heritage Museum, and several family genealogy associations.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; their daughters, Lynn and her husband, Thomas F. Schmidt and Laurie Alford; grandchildren, Megan and Benjamin Schmidt, all of Madison; his sister, Dorothy Kopecky of Racine; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Gordon Alford.
In keeping with Harvey’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, March 11, 1999, at 6 p.m….
Burial will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. Everyone is invited to meet with the family from 4 p.m. until the time of the services. The family has suggested that memorials be made to your favorite charity.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 1910 Taylor Avenue, 637-6514.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, P & S Christol
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harvey D. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Racine, Racine Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Ann Barrett Alford; daughter Laurie Dale Alford parents, Charles Bryant Alford and Margaret Langendorf Alford; and brother Gordon K. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harvey Dale 1920 WI1, Charles Bryant 1897 IL2, Bert Clark 1868 IL3, Russell 1850 IL4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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HENRIETTA ALVORD PIERCE
DAILY JOURNAL
Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI—Friday, 25 January 1929
PLAINFLELD, Wis., Jan. 24, 1929—Mrs. Chester M. Pierce, one of the pioneers of Plainfield, passed to her final reward on Sunday, January 20, aged 78 years and five days.
She was married to Mr. Pierce in Plainfield in 1868. Her maiden name was Henrietta Alvord and she resided in this section nearly all her life. Her husband died four years ago and her oldest son, William A. Pierce, who was proprietor of the Plainfield meat market for many years, died seven years ago.
Mrs. Pierce was a member of the Baptist church in Plainfield.
She is survived by two adult sons, Clarence of Wisconsin Rapids and Frank Pierce of Wausau, who until last fall was a sales agent for Hudson automobiles.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Plainfield on Tuesday, Rev. George Dewey conducting the services.
Photos from Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Marie #48008518
Henrietta is buried next to her husband.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Phylina Sanford Alvord; and sister Esther Susanna Alvord Fadner 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. 661:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Henrietta 1851 NY1, Benjamin 1829 NY2, Lyman 1794 CT3, Asahel Gould 1769 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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HERBERT CLIFFORD “BERT” ALVORD
Grandfather of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
Photo from Joseph M. Pecor’s Pecor Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—20 January 1953
Herbert C. Alvord, 80, of 215 W. Atlantic St., died early this morning after an illness of five months.
He was born in Freedom [Outagamie Co.], Sept. 15, 1872, and for the last 19 years was employed by the board of education at Morgan School. He was a member of the First Congregational Church.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. John [Florence Alvord] Madsen, Leipsic, Ohio, and Mrs. Harold [Evelyn Mae Alvord] Schulz, Milwaukee; two sons, Robert Alvord, Elmonte, Calif., and Harold Podzilni, Appleton; three brothers, Frank, Burlington, Ellery, Burlington, and Guy E. Alvord, Manitowoc; and five sisters, Mrs. Hattie White, Etna, Calif., Mrs. Pearl Wickesberg, Mrs. Emma Carter, and Mrs. Thomas (Lulu) Henry, all of Shiocton, and Mrs. Fred Riehl, Appleton. Six grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 2 p.m. services Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Dascomb Forbush, pastor of Congregational church, will conduct the last rites at the funeral home and burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marshall Bruce
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Sarah Nancy “Sadie” Johnston Alvord; daughter Evelyn Mae Alvord Schulz; father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
Herbert’s first wife was Jessie Ellen Wood.
CENSUS
1900
Appleton Ward 5 (District 72), Outagamie Co., WI
Dwelling #162
Herbert Alvord head 27 b. Sept 1872 WI NY NJ paper mill laborer
m. 2 years
Jessie wife 24 b. June 1875 IL IL OH 1 child, 1 living
Florence dau 3/12 b. Feb 1900 WI WI IL
1910
Black Creek (District 127), Outagamie Co., WI
Dwelling #79
Herbert C. Alvord head 38 WI NY NJ grocery store merchant
widower
Florence dau 11 WI WI IL
Robert son 5 WI WI IL
Pearl sister 27 WI NY NJ
1920
Appleton Ward 2 (District 185), Outagamie Co., WI
Dwelling #16
Herbert C. Alvord head 47 WI US US carpenter
Sadie N. wife 38 WI Eng IA
Florence R. dau 20 WI WI WI
Harold M. son 15 WI WI WI
Robert E. son 14 WI WI WI
Evelyn M. daug 6 WI WI WI
1930
Appleton (District 4), Outagamie Co., WI
Dwelling #70
Bert Alvord head 55 WI WI WI none
Sadie wife 47 WI WI WI
Evaline dau 16 WI WI WI
+ 3 roomers
On Herbert Clifford Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 45, a carpenter living in Appleton, WI. He says he was born 15 Sept 1872 and names Sadie Alvord of the same address as his nearest relative.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 667:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Herbert Clifford 1872 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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IDA ALFORD
MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 2 July 1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 19 Sept 1914 and died _____ June 1980, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
From WI Deaths: Ida Alford died 28 June 1980 in Milwaukee, WI.
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IRMA EMILY ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Wausau, Marathon Co., WI—Monday, 8 May 1978
Miss Irma Alford, 71, who resided with a nephew, Edward Cornish, Wausau Route 3, died at home Sunday morning [May7].
Services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Brainard-McCunn Funeral Home, Wausau. The Rev. Gordon Sorensen of First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau….
Miss Alford was born June 8, 1906, in Granite Heights, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Alford. Prior to retirement she was employed for 35 years in the statistical department of Employers Insurance of Wausau.
She is survived by a brother, Harry, Minneapolis, Minn.
Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathleen Englebretson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1978) dates of Irma Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Jane Pearce Alford; and brother Amos Alford Jr., with additional genealogical information, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Harry Sidney Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
From WI Births: Erma Emily Alford was born 8 June 1906 in Texas, Marathon Co., WI, daughter of Amos Alford and Mary Jane Pearce.
Her lineage: Irma Emily 1906 WI1, Amos 1865 England2, Peter 1827 England3.
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ISABELLE P. ALVORD JAQUEST SALTER
Isabelle and her husband, Lyle John Salter
Photo from kwells1948’s Salter Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
THE FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Wednesday, 14 September 2005
Isabelle A. Salter, 95, of Waukesha, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born in Duplainville on Sept. 18, 1909, to William and Anna (nee Janechek) Alvord.
Isabelle was a 1926 graduate of Waukesha High School. She attended Carroll College and was a graduate of Prospect Hall Secretary School. She was a faithful member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church where she was very active with the Altar Guild and Episcopal Church Women. She has been a life member of Order of Eastern Star, Pewaukee Chapter, currently Ina J. Reid Chapter No. 55 in Waukesha, Daughters of the American Revolution, Waukesha Noon Lioness and past president of the Waukesha Women’s Club.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Salter of Waukesha and Thomas Salter of Ashland City, Tenn., and was the dear grandmother of Erin, Patrick and Amy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lyle Salter, on April 26, 1999.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at St. Matthias Episcopal Church (corner of East Avenue and Main Street, with parking located behind the church off of Pleasant Street) with the funeral Mass beginning at 6:45 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Barnett will officiate. A short reception will follow the Mass. Graveside services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery….
For further information, call Randle-Dable Funeral Home at 547-4035 or visit online at www.randledablefuneralhome.com.
Photo from Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gayle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Isabelle A. Salter (SS# issued in WI), last residence Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Merrick Alvord and Anna Janacek Alvord, in this compilation.
Isabelle’s first husband was John Jaquest. In 1940 they are in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI: John Jacquest, pattern maker, age 28 born WI; and his wife Isabell, secretary, age 28 born WI.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Saturday, 3 January 1948
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Isabelle P. 1909 WI1, William Merrick 1883 WI2, Louis Hiram 1858 WI3, Justin Merrick 1830 MA4, Justin 1805 MA5, Justin 1763 MA6, Job 1729 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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JABEZ ALFORD
EAU CLAIRE LEADER
Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI—Tuesday, 13 September 1927
MADISON—Ex-Mayor Jabe Alford, 76, vice-president of Alford Brothers Laundry and formerly in local democratic circles, died at 7:30 Saturday night [September 10], ten minutes after he had been stricken with heart trouble on West Central street, in front of Central high school.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Edmund G. Alford and Mitchell Ashby Alford; and siblings Frank Alford and Roselia Matilde Alford Jewett in this compilation.
From Forest Hill Cemetery: A Biographical Guide to Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin : The Ordinary and Famous Women and Men Who Shaped Madison and the World [posted to his Find A Grave memorial]:
Alford came to Madison from Syracuse, New York, in 1855. He was a painter, and clerked in the Capital, House, Vilas House, and Park Hotel. Later he was a traveling sales representative for Fitch Brothers, a wholesale shirt business. In 1884, he and his brothers Frank and Walter organized a laundry which grew to be one of the largest in the state.
He was on the city council 1890-1891, taking a particular interest in transforming the street car system from mule-driven to electric powered. In 1893 he was elected mayor on the Democratic ticket. He was a member and president of the Fire and Police Commission for 25 years.
His lineage: Jabez 1850 NY1, Edmund 1820 England2.
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JAMES CLARENCE (COONEY) ALVORD
MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Saturday, 19 December 1981
Photo from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tango13
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 30 May 1914 and died _____ Dec 1981, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his son Kenneth T. Alvord; mother, Della Cooney Meusy Alvord; and (half?) siblings Claude Joseph “Roy” Alvord, Evelyn Mae Alford Foy, and John Roger Alvord in this compilation.
From WI Births: James Clarence Cooney was born 30 May 1914 in Milwaukee Co., WI.
James was apparently adopted by Della’s second husband, Leon Zelotus Alvord, and used the last name Alvord on all available records beginning with the 1920 census.
On James Clarence Alvord’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., MI, age 26, born 30 May 1914 in Milwaukee, WI. He is employed by the W.P.A. His contact is his wife, Evelyn Clara Alvord.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): James Alvord married Evelyn Rosynek on 23 Oct 1936 in IN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His adopted ALVORD lineage: James Clarence 1914 WI1, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI2, James 1847 NY3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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JAMES FRANKLIN HALFORD
DAILY JOURNAL
Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI—Wednesday, 3 February 1960
In another article:
DAILY NORTHWESTERN
Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI—Friday, 5 February 1960
Photos from Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Marie #48008518
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, David Delaney Halford and Eva Jeanette Coville Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Mollie Estrella Rathermel Halford; and son James Russell Halford in California Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: James Franklin 1890 WI1, David Delaney 1853 NY2, James 1817 England3.
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JEAN FRANCES ALFORD MYERS
Aunt of John David Alford, AAFA #0117
Senior photo, Royal Purple, 1943 yearbook, Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science, Manhattan, KS
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 30 June 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean F. Myers (SS# issued in WI), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Helen Josephine Dawley Alford, in Missouri Obituaries; of her sister Ardith Lenore Alford Fell in Kansas Obituaries; and of her sister Margaret Louise “Peggy” Alford Ferguson in New York Obituaries.
From Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index (Ancestry): Jean Frances Alford was born 14 Aug 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, daughter of Leland Golden Alford and Helen Josephine Dawley.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland. See also “Stephen J. Alford, 1836–1896“ in AAFA ACTION, September 1991.
Her lineage: Jean Frances 1921 IL1, Leland Golden 1897 KS2, William H. 1862 OH3, Stephen J. 1836 OH4, Anstrilla 1816 ??5, John 1780 Ireland6.
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JEANETTE ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 21 October 2002
Alford, Jeanette Age 66. Found peace Oct. 16, 2002. Combined services Tues., Oct. 22. Visitation 10 AM-12 noon, Funeral Services 12 noon.
Interment Wood National Cemetery. All services held in the chapel of: New Golden Gate Funeral Home 5665 N. Teutonia Ave. (414)358-0538.
Photos from Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Phillip
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeanette Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 June 1936, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
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JEANNE MARIE ALVORD AMECHE CARLSON
Senior photo, Spy, 1941 yearbook, Mary D. Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI
KENOSHA NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Saturday, 28 March 1998
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jeanne M. Carlson (SS# issued in WI), last residence Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her parents, Leo Edwin Alvord and Harriet Amelia Harff Alvord; and sister Harriet Ruth Alvord Marlatt in this compilation.
From SSACI: Jeanne Marie Alvord Ameche Carlson was born 13 Feb 1923 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, daughter of Leo Alvord and Harriet Harff.
Marriage announcement:
EVENING NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Thursday, 6 July 1944
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Jeanne Marie 1923 WI1, Leo Edwin 1882 SC2, William Edwin 1845 NY3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JENNIE EMELINE ALVORD
DAILY FREEMAN
Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI—Saturday, 17 May 1952
COONEY WOMAN DIES AFTER HEART ATTACK
OCONOMOWOC—Miss Jennie Emeline Alvord, 69, of 45 S. Locust st., Oconomowoc, died at her home yesterday after a heart attack.
She was born in Oconomowoc, Nov. 29, 1882 [sic: 1881], and was a life-long resident of the city.
She is survived by a sister, Miss Alzada Alvord and a brother, Harry.
Christian Science funeral services will be held at the Lyke Funeral home here Monday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at La Belle cemetery.
Photo from La Belle Cemetery, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor Cemetery Walker
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Alzayda Lois Alvord and Harry Jones Alvord in this compilation.
From WI Births: Jennie Emeline Alvord was born 29 Nov 1881 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI, daughter of J.M. Alvord and M. Lizzie Jones.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Jennie Emeline 1881 WI1, Justin Merrick 1830 MA2, Justin 1805 MA3, Justin 1763 MA4, Job 1729 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JOHN ROGER ALVORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 15 March 2012
Alvord, John R. Went peacefully surrounded by family on March 12, 2012, at age 87.
Survived by loving wife Cleoma, son Michael (Denise), grandchildren Danielle and Amber, and great-grandchildren Haleighy and Jaelynn.
John was an employee at Evinrude for almost 30 years.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, March 19, from 9AM to 11AM, leaving for procession to Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Union Grove, at 11AM for 12 noon service and interment.
Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd.
Photo from Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, marge martin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John R. Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 30 Apr 1924, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Cleoma A. Priem Alvord; mother, Della Cooney Meusy Alvord; and siblings Claude Joseph “Roy” Alvord, Evelyn Mae Alford Foy, and James Clarence (Cooney) Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Leon Zelotus Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: John Roger 1914 WI1, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI2, James 1847 NY3, Zelotes 1821 NY4, Zelotes 1790 VT5, Phineas 1763 VT6, Phineas 1737 VT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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JOYCE LILLIAN ALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Friday, 5 September 2008
MADISON—The Rev. Joyce L. Alford, age 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born July 16, 1934, in Clyman, Wis., to parents Burr and Alice (Clapp) Alford.
Joyce graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison in 1955, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1959 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 1961 from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the Director of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and the Director of Nursing of the former Methodist Hospital in Madison. In 1983, she graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and was ordained an Elder in the Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1985. Joyce was a pastor at Poynette-Inch and Richland Center: Peace United Methodist Churches and served as the Southeast District Superintendent.
Following retirement she served as Registrar for the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Wisconsin Conference and as Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church from 1997 to 2004. Joyce volunteered her time and skills in many areas including: Access Community Health Centers, Habitat Restore and The New Church Initiative in Russia. Joyce was a Packers fan and she loved UW Athletics, especially hockey, basketball, football and volleyball. She enjoyed boating and fishing and was a skilled picture framer.
She is survived by her nephew, Jack (Mary Beth) Hildebrandt of Madison; nieces, Cheryl Chevalier and Sharon (Don) Croft; three grandnieces and a grandnephew; cousin, Edward (Joyce) Clapp of Madison; friends, the Rev. Chris Bethke of Madison and Rev. Beth Benham of Edwardsville, N.Y.; and her two Siamese cats, George and Abby.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Hildebrandt.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison….
A private burial will be held in Randolph, Wis. Memorials may be made to Divine Savior United Methodist Church, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary or Access Community Health Centers for Benevolent Care.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service….
Photo from Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DMaron
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her sister Charlotte Marjorie Alford Hildebrandt in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
Her lineage: Joyce Lillian 1934 W11, Burr Roderick 1899 WI2, Frank Warner 1868 NY3, Nelson 1833 NY4.
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JULIA ANNA BURKE ALVORD
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 19 May 1948
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, Edward Lionel Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries; and of her son, William Edward “Ed” Alvord, in Indiana Obituaries.
From Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials (Ancestry): July Anne Byrke was born 17 Apr 1868 in Ontario, Canada, daughter of Richard Byrke and Ellen Tailor. She was baptized on 6 May 1868.
In 1900, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI:
Anna Alvord head 30 b. Apr 1870 Canada Ireland Ireland widow
Immigrated 1880 - 1 child, 1 living
Edward Wm. son 6 b. June 1893 MI MI Canada
Ellen Burke mother 79 b. Apr 1821 Ireland Ireland Ireland
Immigrated 1880 - 13 children, 8 living
From Michigan, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Julia A. Burke, age 21 born Ireland, daughter of Richard Burke and Ellen Taylor, married Edward L. Alvord, age 31 son of Wm. Alvord and Carrie Moore, on 9 Dec 1890 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Julia is buried in an unmarked grave in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, reported in 2022 by a Find A Grave photographer.
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KAREN JEAN SWANSON ALVORD
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory
Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ August 2021
Jul 27, 1949 – Aug 25, 2021
Karen Jean Alvord, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Racine, Wisconsin.
She was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on July 27, 1949 to the late Robert and Jean (nee: Kniep) Swanson. Growing up, Karen spent her summers on Island Lake with her siblings, Roby and Ethel, where they would perfect the art of waterskiing from dusk until dawn. As a young girl, she made it her mission to advocate for the empowerment of women and girls. Karen had a profound faith in her Lord and lived it every day of her life. She would go on to become an invaluable member of the Girl Scouts of the USA and was later chosen to participate in the International Girl Scouts Roundup in Mexico City.
She earned her bachelor’s degree at Carthage College where she graduated at the top of her class. Karen was a highly respected mentor to and advocate for disadvantaged women. She donated both her time and clothing to organizations like Dress for Success, a non-profit whose mission is to foster financial independence by providing professional attire as well as the necessary tools to successfully enter the workforce with confidence and personal agency. Her desire to encourage, motivate and empower all people was expansive, so much so that she became a highly-anticipated circuit speaker as well as a personal mentor to the truly authentic and beautifully diverse friends of Bill W. To those who had the privilege of knowing her, Karen’s mastery of the spoken word was unmatched. She spoke with urgency and intoxicating enthusiasm while always taking great care to point to and name the things that stir the human heart. Whether she was recounting in astonishing detail the major plot points of the movie, Cars, or speaking words of affirmation to those of us who once thought we were broken, the power of her voice was a thunderclap. This, along with every act of kindness and generosity—are seeds taking root in us all. Let them keep us in a state of perennial growth. Let them remind us that we are always becoming who we are….
Karen is survived by her loving daughter, Amber Alvord of Pekin, Illinois; grandchildren, Max, Macey, and Alex of Bellevue, Nebraska; sister Ethel (and Terry) Dowling of Stockton, California; sister-in-law, Bonnie Swanson of Caledonia; her nieces, Angie Flores of Racine, Jennifer Bruno of Kenosha, Elizabeth (and Sam) Modder of Racine, and Stephanie Rose Swanson of Burlington; nephew, John (and Leslie) Bruno of Boulder, Colorado; 10 great-grand-nieces and nephews, Breana (and Bobby), Anthony, April, Leaf, Forest, Audrianna, Alexis, Tristan ,Uriah, and Willa; 3 great-great grand-nieces and nephews, Lincoln, Ayden and Alhana, as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert Swanson; Maxwell Alvord; nephew, David Flores and great niece, Amber Hetland.
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JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Sunday, 29 August 2021
RACINE—Karen Jean Alvord, 72, of Racine passed away at the Villas at Lincoln Park on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
The memorial service, celebrating her life will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 1st at 6:00 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband’s father, Maxwell Eugene Alvord, in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Minnesota, Birth Index (Ancestry): Karen Jean Swanson was born 27 July 1949 in St. Louis Co., MN, daughter of Robert John Swanson and Jean Mary Swanson.
From Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System (Ancestry): Karen Jean Swanson married Maxwell Thomas Alvord on 17 Sept 1977 in Wilkin Co., MN.
From Minnesota, divorce Index (Ancestry): Maxwell T. Alvord, age 58, and Karen J. Alvord, age 42, were divorced on 23 July 1992 in Wilkin Co., MN.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Maxwell Thomas 1933 MN1, Maxwell Eugene 1913 WI2, Harry Jones 1885 WI3, Justin Merrick 1830 MA4, Justin 1805 MA5, Justin 1763 MA6, Job 1729 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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KENNETH T. ALVORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—16 September 2015
Alvord, Kenneth T.—September 10, 2015 age 78.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Diane S. (nee Gordon). Dear father of Kenneth M. (Tary) Alvord and Richard James (Sharon) Alvord. Grandfather of Alicia D. (Aaron) Halfmann, Terri A. (Robert) Huckaba, Kenneth M. (Fiancee Luiza Sinisterra) Alvord II, Karley M. Alvord and Austin R. Alvord. Brother of James (Valerie) Alvord. Survived by other relatives and friends.
Private services were held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated.
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Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—_____ September 2015
March 7, 1937 - September 10, 2015
Resided in Whitefish Bay, WI
Kenneth T. Alvord—September 10, 2015 age 78.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Diane S. (nee Gordon). Dear father of Kenneth M. (Tary) Alvord and Richard James (Sharon) Alvord. Grandfather of Alicia D. (Aaron) Halfmann , Terri A. (Robert) Huckaba, Kenneth M. (Fiancee Luiza Sinisterra) Alvord II, Karley M. Alvord and Austin R. Alvord. Brother of James (Valerie) Alvord. Survived by other relatives and friends.
Private services were held. Entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park….
Photo from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tango13
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Diane S. Gordon Alvord; and father, James Clarence Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Kenneth T. 1937 WI1, [adopted] James Clarence 1914 WI2, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI3, James 1847 NY4, Zelotes 1821 NY5, Zelotes 1790 VT6, Phineas 1763 VT7, Phineas 1737 VT8, Thomas 1710 MA9, Thomas 1683 MA0, Thomas 1653 CT11, Alexander 1627 England12, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England13.
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KERMIT DODSON “DICK” HALFORD
DAILY GAZETTE
Janesville, Rock Co., WI—Tuesday, 15 October 1957
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DAILY GAZETTE
Janesville, Rock Co., WI—Wednesday, 16 October 1957
Photo from Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Seeker Mel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kermit Halford (SS# issued in WI) was born 14 Apr 1908 and died _____ Oct 1957, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his daughter Carol T. Halford Williams in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Elijah Marion Halford and Sarah Dodson Halford; and siblings Freeda Maud Halford Hastings, Kenneth Earl Halford Sr., and Mildred Halford Neece in Illinois Obituaries.
From SSACI: Kermit Dodson Halford was born 14 Apr 1908 and died _____ Oct 1957.
His HALFORD lineage: Kermit Dodson 1908 IL1, Elijah Marion 1878 IL2, James McCallister Bradley 1824 TN3, Jonathan Adkinson 1800 NC4, John 1765 NC5, John 1748 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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LADORNA C. GLOVER WILSON MILES ALFORD
CHETEK ALERT
Chetek, Barron Co., WI—Friday, 31 December 1922
Mrs. M.C. Alfred [sic], one of Barron County’s oldest pioneer women peacefully passed away at the home of her son, A.M. Wilson in the town of Sumner on Christmas Eve, after having been confined to her bed for about one and one half years.
Mrs. Alfred’s maiden name was Ledorna C. Glover. She was born in Birdsail, Alleghany County, New York, on the 13th day of April, 1836, and moved with her parents to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the year of 1843, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Oran M. Wilson in the year 1852 in Waukesha county, and later lived in Chippewa County. Mr. Wilson died in defense of his country during the Civil War leaving a widow and four children surviving him.
In 1866 she married James Miles of Wanewoc, Wisconsin, and October 1877 they moved to Northern Wisconsin locating on a homestead near the village of Sumner. There were no railroads, and no city nearer than Chippewa Falls. All food supplies, except some flour which was ground in a small mill at Sumner were brought in covered wagons from Chippewa.
Six children were born to this union, three of whom survive their parents. They are Andy Miles of Weyerhauser and Almon and Archie Miles of Earl, Wisconsin. Three daughters died in their infancy at Auburndale.
In 1893 she was married to Milo C. Alfred at Sumner, and she cared for him until his death four years later, and has been residing since at the home of her son Albert.
Five sons and one daughter, Mrs. T.H. Apker are left to mourn the loss of a good mother and fine Christian woman. Among her descendants also are 35 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Sumner on Monday, the Rev. E.A. Wolfe of the Free Methodist church officiated.
Interment was made at the Lake View Cemetery at Chetek.
A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral to pay their last respects to one who will always linger in their memories as a bright and cheerful light to guide others to a higher sphere. She was a strong and sturdy character, and one who always looked for what was the best in everything, and was always willing to help those who were in need.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson of Augusta and also Andy Miles of Weyerhaeuser and Almond and Archie Miles of Earl, Wisconsin, attended the funeral services.
Photos from Lake View Cemetery, Chetek, Barron Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, albers_ancestry
AAFA NOTES: Her memorial at Find A Grave says: “The family plot contains a headstone inscribed ‘Wilson Miles Alford’ in honor of the last names of Ladorna’s three husbands.”
Ladorna’s third and last husband was Milo C. Alford. His memorial on Find A Grave, which includes an extensive biography, says he was born 13 Nov 1817 in Erie Co., PA, and died 6 Oct 1896 in Barron Co., WI. His gravestone includes “CO. A 2nd WIS INF.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Milo C. 1817 PA1, Oliver 1795 VT2, Oliver 1767 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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LAURA ALVORD RUZEK
MANITOWOC HERALD-TIMES
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Wednesday, 7 September 1960
Mrs. Floyd Ruzek, 45, of 1030 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of six months.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The former Laura Alvord was born April 4, 1915 at Black Creek, Wis., daughter of Guy E. and Addie Bowlby Alvord. She came to Manitowoc with her parents in 1930 and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. She attended and was graduated from Manitowoc Business College. She was married to Floyd Ruzek July 13, 1940 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Luanne, and two sons, Robert and John, of Manitowod; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Alvord, of Manitowoc; a brother, Lloyd Alvord of Manitowod; and a sister, Mrs. Berlin Schroeder, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday, where the Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus of Council No. 710 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Y.D.D.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Guy Eugene Alvord and Addie L. Bowlby Alvord; and siblings Lloyd Eugene Alvord and Ruth Irene Alvord Schroeder in this compilation.
Laura’s husband Floyd’s 2002 obituary includes these children: “one daughter and son-in-law: Luanne and Robert Cavanaugh, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Robert Ruzek, Manitowoc; John and Joy Ruzek, Manitowoc….”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Laura 1915 WI1, Guy Eugene 1889 WI2, Ellery 1849 NY3, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY4, William 1776 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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LAURIE DALE ALFORD
Daughter of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—Sunday, 5 June 2022
March 4, 1951–Jan. 30, 2019
MADISON / RACINE—Laurie Dale Alford, 67, was born and raised in Racine, the daughter of Betty Ann (Barrett) and Harvey Dale Alford. She received an RN certification from Gateway Technical College and worked at the VA Hospital in Madison. Serious medical issues forced her to leave her profession. However, she remained in Madison, living near other family members.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law: Lynn (Alford) and Thomas Schmidt; niece, Megan Hiestand; and nephew, Benjamin Schmidt.
Laurie did not want a memorial service, but friends and family may join us at her mother’s (Betty’s) memorial service on June 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. 625 6th St., Racine.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Harvey Dale Alford and Betty Ann Barrett Alford, in this compilation.
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LEO EDWIN ALVORD
EVENING NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Monday, 29 January 1962
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Harriet Amelia Harff Alvord; and daughters Harriet Ruth Alvord Marlatt and Jeanne Marie Alvord Ameche Carlson in this compilation.
From WI Marriages: Leo E. Alvord married Harriet A. Harff on 11 Apr 1911 in Kenosha Co., WI.
Marriage announcement:
EVENING NEWS
Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—Tuesday, 11 April 1911
On Leo Edwin Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 36, born 1 Sept 1882, living in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI. He is missing his right hand thumb. His contact is his wife, Harriet Alvord.
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. 392–393:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Leo Edwin 1882 SC1, William Edwin 1845 NY2, Justin 1805 MA3, Justin 1763 MA4, Job 1729 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LEON JOHN ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 14 February 1996
Photo from Glen Oaks Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grave Walker(L Kopet)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Ethel Holland Alford; and sister Patricia Isabel Alford Brimley Burton in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Leon John Alford died 10 Feb 1996 in Milwaukee, WI.
From Minnesota, Birth Index (Ancestry): Leon John Alford was born 22 Sept 1925 in Ramsey Co., MN, mother’s maiden name Holland.
On Leon John Alford’s 1944 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he was born 22 Sept 1925 in St. Paul, MN. He is age 18, black, living in Milwaukee, WI, contact Ethel Alford of the same address.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Descendants of Ferrell and Phebe Alford.
His lineage: Leon John 1925 MN1, Tasbeth 1897 LA2, William 1870 LA3, Warren 1829 MS4, probably Ferrell 1790 MS5.
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LINDA LEE ALFORD GILBERTSON
Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI—Friday, 7 January 2005
Linda L. Gilbertson, 58, of Black River Falls, died Friday, January 7, 2005 in Country Terrace, Black River Falls.
The former Linda Lee Alford was born on October 21, 1946 in La Crosse to John and Edna (Small) Alford. She was raised in La Crosse, Viroqua, and Black River Falls and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1965. Linda had also lived in various other locations including Germany, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Alma Center. She had mainly lived in Black River Falls. She was employed as a dispatcher by the Falls Taxi Service. Linda loved to play bingo.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Cindy Sams, of Cushing, OK, Terri (Robert) Clemmerson, of Hatfield, and Kimberly (Jon) Jones, of Dallas, GA; a son, Bradley (Lori) Taylor, of Black River Falls; 10 grandchildren, James Taylor, Jessica Sams, Brandy (Mark) Peterson, Shelby Snake, Allysa Clemmerson, Christopher Clemmerson, Michael Taylor, John Taylor, Aaron Taylor, and Matthew Jones; a great grandson, Jason Peterson; her mother, Edna Dunn, of La Crosse; 2 sisters, Sandra (Matt) Glander, of Onalaska, and Pamela (Jerry) Baumgartner, of La Crescent, MN; and 2 brothers, Tommy (Betty) Alford and Geoffrey (Ann) Alford, both of La Crosse.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, John Alford, and her grandparents.
Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 from the Buswell Funeral Home and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, both in Black River Falls....
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann Day
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Edna R. Small Alford Dunn, in this compilation. She shares a gravestone with her.
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LLOYD ALLISON “AL” ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial, posted by Sheila Patterson
SUNDAY REGISTER
Portage, Columbia Co., WI—Sunday, 19 April 1992
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Poynette, Columbia Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Honoring
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of A. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Pardeeville, Columbia Co., WI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Claudine Helen Lincicum Alford; parents, Forrest Erie Alford and Georgia Parilee Smalling Alford; and brother Billie Freeman Alford in this compilation.
In 1930, Antoine, Pike Co., AR, Lloyd A. Alford, age 3, is living with his parents, Forrest E. and Georgia P. Alford. The first name Lloyd appears in no other available records.
Wedding announcement:
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Monday, 15 August 1949
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford. Also, An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Lloyd Allison 1927 AR1, Forrest Erie 1905 AR2, William Joseph 1865 AR3, Joseph David 1842 AR4, David Winston 1823 AL5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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LLOYD EUGENE ALVORD
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Thursday, 12 October 2006
Lloyd E. Alvord, age 84, of 515 Riverview Drive, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc.... Entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Lloyd was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Monroe [Green Co.], Wis., son of the late Guy and Addie Bowlby Alvord. On April 4, 1942, Lloyd married the former Thelma Chadek in Dubuque, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan from 1944 to 1946. Lloyd served as a Sergeant First Class I the Army Reserves for 14 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65 where he was a past master of the Lodge in 1975. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shriners.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Alvord, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Ann (George) Adelman, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Jennifer (William) VanNuland, Appleton; Peter Adelman, Manitowoc; Andrew Adelman, River Falls, Wis.; two great-grandchildren: Addie and Lydia VanNuland, Appleton; one sister-in-law: Mary Jane O’Hearn, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Peter Guy Alvord; two sisters: Laura Ruzek and Ruth Schroeder; two brothers-in-law: Floyd Ruzek and Berlin Schroeder....
Photo from Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, screenname #4741082
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd Alvord (SS# issued in WI).
See the obituaries of his wife, Thelma I. Chadek Alvord; parents, Guy Eugene Alvord and Addie L. Bowlby Alvord; and sisters Laura Alvord Ruzek and Ruth Irene Alvord Schroeder in this compilation.
His middle name is from Social Security Applications and Claims Index (Ancestry).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Lloyd Eugene 1921 WI1, Guy Eugene 1889 WI2, Ellery 1849 NY3, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY4, William 1776 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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LULU M. ALVORD HENRY
Grandaunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Thursday, 8 May 1975
Mrs. Thomas (Lulu) Henry—Appleton Extended Care Center—Formerly of Rt. 2, Shiocton, age 88, died Wednesday May 7 at 11 a.m. after a short illness.
Mrs. Henry was born January 1, 1887 in Freedom and lived at Rt. 2 Shiocton since 1942. She was a member of the Unit Methodist Church of Black Creek, and a member of the United Methodist Church Women’s Society.
She is survived by two step-sons, Harold Henry of Rt. 2, Shiocton, and Vincent Henry of Kernersville, N.C; 5 grandsons, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas. A sister, Mrs. Emma Carter preceded her in death by one day.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Valley Funeral Home with burial in the Stephensville Cemetery….
Photo from Ellington Union Cemetery, Stephensville, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Picnflrz
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Mayme E. Alvord, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lulu M. 1887 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MARGARET ELIZABETH GARDNER HALFORD
MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Tuesday, 16 April 1985
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Halford (SS# issued in WI) was born 23 March 1907 and died _____ Apr 1985, last residence Thiensville, Ozaukee Co., WI.
We included the obituary of her son Douglas Jerome Halford in Maryland Obituaries.
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LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Saturday, 11 April 1987
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: Herrick Hampton 1903 IL1, William Roy 1880 IL2, William Wilson 1823 TN3, James E. 1784 NC/SC4, John 1745 ??5.
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MARGARET LANGENDORF ALFORD
Mother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125
JOURNAL TIMES
Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ June 1977
Alford, Mrs. Margaret (nee; Langendorf), 3722 Kinzie Avenue—Age 78. Passed away Saturday, June 11, 1977, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mrs. Alford was born in Germantown, Juneau County, Wisconsin October 22, 1898 and had been a resident of Racine for the past 53 years. She had been employed as a Teacher in Rural and Unified School District No. 1 for many years, last working 13 years ago. Mrs. Alford was a member of Christ Church - United Methodist, the Wisconsin Retired Teacher’s Association and the Racine County Retired Teacher’s Association.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph (Dorothy) Kopecky; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey (Betty) Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Geraldine) Alford, all of Racine; two sisters, Mrs. Mark (Myra) Inks of Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Kathryn Burt of Ukiah, Calif.; one brother, Mr. Henry Langendorf of Mauston, Wis.; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, William and Philip Langendorf.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church - United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave…. Interment will be in the Family Lot at West Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 14, after 6:00 p.m. at the Acklam Funeral Home, 729 Grand Ave., and at the Church on Wednesday from Noon until the time of Services….
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant, Racine Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, P & S Christol
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret Alford (SS# issued in WI), death date listed as June 1977.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Bryant Alford; and her sons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford in this compilation.
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MARGARET ROBERTSON ALFORD
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 1 November 1939
MRS. ALFORD, 84, IS VICTIM OF ESCAPING GAS
WIFE OF WILLIAM H. ALFORD DIES PREPARING BREAKFAST
Mrs. William H. Alford, 84, of 12 N. Butler st., was accidentally asphyxiated by gas early today while she was preparing breakfast for herself her 87-year-old husband who is blind.
Mrs. Alford was found lying on the kitchen floor of her second floor flat about 6 a.m. by Mrs. Gertrude Hart, who lives on the third floor. The latter stepped in when she noticed the door open. Members of the police inhalator squad failed to revive Mrs. Alford.
Coroner Wayne Fisher, after consulting Dr. Harold E. Marsh, the Alford family physician, and the woman’s husband, pronounced the death accidental. Fisher said Dr. Marsh reported she was subject to spells of dizziness and fainting.
One gas jet was open on the stove and Mrs. Alford’s sleeve had caught onto and partially opened another. Fisher said it appeared as though the woman had opened the jet and fainted before she could light it.
“Margaret (Mrs. Alford) usually got up early because she couldn’t sleep late and got herself a cup of coffee and some cereal,” Mr. Alford said. “Then when I wanted to get up she used to have breakfast ready for me.”
“A far as my wife turning on the jets—that’s all foolishness,” he said. “The jets are loose, but she used to be very careful. You know she had fainting spells and that’s what happened.”
LIVED IN HOME 40 YEARS
Mrs. Alford and her blind husband had lived m their home on Butler st. for the past 40 years. Mr. Alford is a native of the city.
Mr. Alford had been superintendent of school buildings until his blindness forced him to retire 15 years ago. Previous to that he had been engaged in the monument business.
Mrs. Alford was one of the original members of the Madison Y.W.C.A. and had been a member of the Christ Presbyterian church for more than 50 years. She was born Feb. 21, 1855 in the town of Porter, Rock county. Her husband is the only immediate survivor.
Mrs. Alford’s name before her marriage was Margaret Robertson.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 at the Fitch-Lawrence funeral home, with the Rev. George Hunt, pastor emeritus at Christ Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Bill cemetery.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother-in-law Frank Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: William Henry 1951 WI1, Edmund 1820 England2.
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MARIE E. GIBBONS HOLFORD
DAILY JEFFERSON UNION
Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI—Thursday, 18 May 1998
WHITEWATER [Walworth Co.]—Marie E. Holford, 87, of Whitewater died on Saturday, May 16, 1998, at Fairhaven Residential Facility in Whitewater.
Born in Chicago IL, on April 15, 1911, to Joseph and Mae (Shean) Gibbons, she married Elmer Holford on Sept. 26, 1931, in Sharon.
She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
Mrs. Holford was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers and Altar Society, member and past president of the American Legion William Graham Post 173 Auxiliary of Whitewater, and member of the Whitewater Education Association, American Association of University Women and the Wisconsin and National Education Associations.
Surviving are her husband; two sons, John (Carol) of Whitewater and James (Theresa) of Lake Geneva; two daughters, Johanna (Paul) Wilke of West Bend and Veronica (Dan) Hanover of Shawano; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; on sister Theresa (Rueben) Ahlborn of Minocqua; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Skindingsrude Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7.
Memorials may be made to the St Patrick’s Catholic Church Organ Fund or the Alzheimers Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie Holford (SS# issued in WI).
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MARIE M. ALFORD NASH
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Wednesday, 5 June 2002
Nash, Marie M. Age 81 years. June 1, 2002. Combined Services Fri., June 7. Funeral 1 PM, Visitation 12 noon, Mt. Pilgrim M.B.C., 2700 W. Brown St. Interment Glen Oaks Cemetery. Golden Gate Funeral Home 5665 N. Teutonia Ave. (414)358-0538.
In another article:
Source unknown—”obituary in Attala Genealogy Library”
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Marie M. Nash was born on June 22, 1920 to the union of the late Austin and Arbell Alford. She relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin early in her life and established permanent residency.
Being of a strong Christian heritage, Marie united with Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Leonard McDonald. She later joined Free Spirit Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Kenneth Bonner, and finally she became a member at Mt. Pilgrim under the leadership of Pastor George Jolly.
She was a faithful member in the church, serving on the mother’s board and helping with the clothes pantry.
Marie was united in Holy Matrimony to Emmett Nash on October 16, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. They spent many years together.
Children were Marie’s life, and she dedicated her life to God’s children. Her presence will be greatly missed by all of her dear family and many dear friends.
On Saturday, June 1, 2002, God called Marie to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.
She leaves to cherish her memory - her husband, Emmett Nash; one daughter, Regina Nash; one grandson, Derrick Patrick; two sisters; Cleo A. Ambers of Little Rock, Arkansas and Mae F. Gray of North Little Rock, Arkansas; two aunts: Pauline Alford of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Ruby Muldrew of St. Louis, Missouri. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, Godchildren and special sons and daughters to cherish her memory and continue her legacy.
Photo from Glen Oaks Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer Madison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie Nash (SS# issued in AR), last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
We included the obituaries of her father, Austin Alford Sr.; and sisters Cleo Alford Ambers and Cora Lee Alford Malone in Arkansas Obituaries; and of her brothers Austin Alford Jr. and Ben Junest Alford in Michigan Obituaries
Her lineage: Marie M. 1920 AR1, Austin 1897 AR2, Arthur 1839 AL3.
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MARIE M. DISALVO ALFORD
Photo from Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services
LAKELAND TIMES
Minocqua, Oneida Co., WI—Thursday, 18 September 2014
Marie M. Alford, age 96 of Presque Isle [Vilas Co.], and formerly of Morton Grove, Ill., died Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Marie was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Morton Grove [Cook Co.], Ill., the daughter of Anthony and Bertha (nee Stascio) DiSalvo. Marie attended St. Martha’s School and graduated from Niles High School. She married Howard Alford Jan. 29, 1943. Marie worked for First National Bank in Morton Grove, Ill., and was a member of the Presque Isle Lioness and was an outstanding cook and baker.
She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette (George) Nelson of Presque Isle, and by her beloved grandchildren: David (Yendini) Nelson, Matthew (Stephanie) Nelson, Allison Nelson, Laura Nelson and Vickie (Mats) Ceder; and her precious great-grandchildren: Mackenzie and Ryan Nelson, Alexander Nelson, Claire Nelson, Emily and Christina Ceder, Olivia and Sydney Wagoner; and further survived by her Brother, Lucien (Delores) DiSalvo and by nieces and nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her sister; Connie (Bud) Huber and brothers; John and Jim DiSalvo.
Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m., at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Morton Grove, Ill., followed by inurnment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines [Cook Co.], Ill.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Dr. Kate Ministry Hospice, PO Box 770, Woodruff, WI 54568.
Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.
Photo from All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Des Plaines, Cook County, IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Headstone Huntsman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Howard F. Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
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MARY JANE PEARCE ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Wausau, Marathon Co., WI—Friday, 6 June 1930
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Alford, nee Pearce, wife of Amos Alford Sr., postmaster and depot agent at Granite Heights, who passed away at home yesterday [June 5] morning at 10 o’clock after an illness of more than a year, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home at 1.15 o’clock and at the Methodist church here at 2 o’clock, the Rev. F.J. Turner officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
The deceased was born in England January 22, 1865, and came to this country at an early age. She was married in Wausau December 17, 1889, and since then lived at Granite Heights. She was well known in that vicinity and prominent in the welfare work of the community.
She is survived by the widower; five children, Amos Alford Jr. and Fred Alford of Wausau, Harry Alford of Minneapolis and Mrs. Lee Oertel, Mrs. Louis Geisler and Miss Erna Alford of Granite Heights; a brother, Richard Pearce of England, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Wilton, who also resides in England.
Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathleen Englebretson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Amos Alford Jr., with additional genealogical information; and Irma Emily Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Harry Sidney Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
Her husband’s lineage: Amos 1865 England1, Peter 1827 England2.
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MATTHEW J. ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 19 July 2004
Alford, Matthew J. Age 13 years. July 14, 2004. Funeral Tuesday 1PM. In state Tuesday 12 Noon until time of Services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Matthew J. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 25 Aug 1990.
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MAUDE ELDORA ALFORD BEACOM
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Tuesday, 3 August 1993
Photo from Donaldson Presbyterian Cemetery, Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa Co., MI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tammy Carr Cruickshank
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude E. Beacom (SS# issued in MI), last residence Marshall, Dane Co., WI.
We included the obituary of her sister Dorothy Vera Alford Latondress Earle in Michigan Obituaries.
From MI Marriages: Maude Eldora Alford, age 17 born Sault Ste. Marie, MI, daughter of Elwood Alford and Katherine Adams, married Leslie Robert Beacom, age 23 son of Oliver Beacom and Millie Hillock, on 8 May 1940 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa Co., MI.
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MAYME E. ALVORD
Grandaunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Tuesday, 7 October 1913
Miss Mayme Alvord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elery Alvord, of Black Creek, died at the Deaconess hospital at Green Bay Friday [October 3] after a long illness from cancer. Miss Alvord was 37 years of age and had spent several years as a trained nurse at Bellingham, Wash.
She leaves her aged parents and several brothers and sisters to mourn her departure.
Photo from Black Creek Evangelical Cemetery, Black Creek, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darleen J. Chipman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, and Pearl L. Alvord Wickesberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Mayme E. 1876 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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METTIE D. ALBEE ALVORD
LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI—Wednesday, 18 August 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1982) dates of Mettie Alvord (SS# issued in WI), last residence La Farge, Vernon Co., WI.
See the obituary of her husband, Arthur Delbert Alvord, in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Mettie Dell Alford died 17 Aug 1982 in Vernon Co., WI.
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MITCHELL ASHBY ALFORD
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 28 January 1920
The funeral of Mitchell Alford who died Tuesday morning [January 27, different than gravestone] will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Private services will be conducted from the home by the Rev. George E. Hunt. Pall bearers will be Raymond and Robert Holcomb, Arthur and Robert Lorig Carter Martin, and Harry Walchemus.
Burial will be made at Forest Hill.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: See the obituareis of his father, Jabez Alford; and his half-brother Edmund G. Alford in this compilation.
Mitchell was the son of Jabez Alford and his second wife, Alice Ashby.
His middle name is from his WWI Draft Registration.
His lineage: Mitchell Ashby 1897 WI1, Jabez 1850 NY2, Edmund 1820 England3.
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NANCY A. KOMORNY ALFORD
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Tuesday, 31 January 2006
Nancy Alford, of Kimberly, formerly of Naples, Florida died on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her home with her family at her side.
She was born September 9, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Cutcher) Komorny.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Butch Thigpen) Alford of Cape Coral, Fl, her son, Tom Alford of Toledo, OH, two granddaughters, her mother, Mary Komorny of Kimberly, two brothers: Jesse Komorny of Naples, FL, and Robert (Veronica) Komorny of Lamertville, MI, her sister, Suzanne (Mark) Poole of Naples, FL, and a special niece, Dawn Messer of Kimberly. Nancy is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Komorny.
The memorial service for Nancy will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Jansen Fargo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ThedaCare at Home Hospice appreciated.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nancy A. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Kimberly, Outagamie Co., WI.
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NELSON ALFORD
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Portage, Columbia Co., WI—Friday, 26 May 1905
In another article:
DAILY REGISTER
Portage, Columbia Co., WI—Friday, 26 May 1905
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Frank Warner Alford in this compilation.
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NOBIE SAMUEL ALFORD
[He died in CA while in the military, but we are including his obituary here because Wisconsin was his home.]
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Friday, 18 November 1960
MILWAUKEEAN DIES IN CALIFORNIA LAKE AFTER CHUTE JUMP
A Milwaukee marine paratrooper was drowned when he landed in a lake near Camp Pendleton, Calif., marine officials announced Friday.
He was identified as Lance Cpl. Nobie S. Alford, 20, son of Mrs. Bernice Emma Alford of 2739 N. 18th st.
Officers said Alford, a marine for three years, was missing after a parachute jump Wednesday. A search party found his body in Las Pulgas lake Thursday, his arms and legs tangled in the parachute shrouds.
Marine corps officials did not identify the body until Friday.
In another article:
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 24 November 1960
Services for Cpl. Nobie S. Alford, 20, a marine paratrooper who drowned when he landed in a lake near Camp Pendleton, Calif., will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Alford, of 2739 N. 18th st., is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Alford.
The body is at the O’Bee funeral home, 617 W. Walnut st.
Photos from Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Phillip
AAFA NOTES: From California, Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry): Nobie S. Alford was born 5 July 1940 in AR and died 17 Nov 1960 in San Diego Co., CA.
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ORA BELLE ALFORD GERARD DEARBORN
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Thursday, 13 March 1975
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, L.M.Lougee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ora Dearborn (SS# issued in MS) was born was born 23 Sept 1876 [different than obituary] and died _____ March 1975, last residence Oregon, Dane Co., WI.
We included the obituaries of her father, Alonzo Alford, in Washington Obituaries; of her brother Lewis Austin Alford; and half-brother Emmett Carl Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
Ora’s birth parents are Alonzo Alford and his first wife, Ellen Rediker, who died in 1878. After her death, Ora and her younger brother Harry were adopted. On the 1880 census, Hayward, Freeborn Co., MN, 2 older siblings, Lewis 8 and Ellen 6, are listed as “wards” in the family of Joseph and Sarah Fearne.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her birth lineage: Ora Belle 1875 MN1, Alonzo 1840 NY2, Lewis Austin 1814 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1575 England9.
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PATRICIA ISABEL ALFORD BRIMLEY BURTON
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 15 February 1998
Burton, Patricia I. (Nee Alford). Born March 10, 1940. Departed this life Thurs. Feb. 12, 1998.
She leaves to cherish her memory 8 children: David Brimley, Yolanda Brimley-Levy, Angela (Terry) Davis, Carmelita Brimley, Robert (Dawn) Brimley, Vernita (Timothy) Torosian, Ernest (Barbara) Burton, Elserita Burton. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, brothers, sisters and host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Thurs. Feb. 19, 11AM at Siloah Lutheran Church, 3721 N. 21st St. The wake will be held on Wed. Feb. 18 from 3-7 PM at Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W. Hampton Ave.
Photo from Glen Oaks Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Grave Walker(L Kopet)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Ethel Holland Alford; and brother Leon John Alford in this compilation.
From WI Deaths: Patricia Isabel Burton died 12 Feb 1998 in Milwaukee Co., WI.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Probable Descendants of Ferrell and Phebe Alford.
Her lineage: Patricia Isabel 1940 WI1, Tasbeth 1897 LA2, William 1870 LA3, Warren 1829 MS4, probably Ferrell 1790 MS5.
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PEARL L. ALVORD WICKESBERG
Grandaunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Wednesday, 10 June 1959
Mrs. Richard Wickesberg, 76, route 2, Black Creek, died at 9 p.m. in New London after a short illness.
Born Dec. 14, 1882, in Freedom, Mrs. Wickesberg moved to Black Creek when she was 19 and lived there all her life.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at First Methodist church, Black Creek Burial will be in the Black Creek cemetery.
Friends may call at the Burdick Funeral home….
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Henry Plier, Jr., Port Washington, and Mrs. Joseph Evers, Combined Locks; three sons, Kenneth and Carlton, both of Black Creek, and Warren. Thiensville; three brothers, Guy Alvord, Manitowoc, Ellery Alvord, Vallejo. Calif. and Frank Alvord, Bellingham, Wash.; three sisters. Mrs. Thomas Henry, route 2, Shiocton, Mrs. Fred Riehl, Appleton, and Mrs. Charles Carter, Black Creek; and 18 grandchildren.
Photo from Black Creek Evangelical Cemetery, Black Creek, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darleen J. Chipman
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father Ellery Alvord; and siblings Cora M. Alvord Riehl, Emma Lorene Alvord Allen Carter, Guy Eugene Alvord, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord, Lulu M. Alvord Henry, and Mayme E. Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Frank Dudley Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her ALVORD lineage: Pearl L. 1882 WI1, Ellery 1849 NY2, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY3, William 1776 CT4, Asahel 1746 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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PHYLINA SANFORD ALVORD
WEEKLY WISCONSIN
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Saturday, 19 March 1898
PLAINFIELD, Wis., March 17—The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Alvord, one of the pioneers of this town, was held at the Baptist church here yesterday. She was 82 years old and leaves a husband and adult children.
Photo from Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Marie #48008518
Note from photographer explaining odd angle of photograph: “In 2015 when this photo was taken, Phylina Alvord’s marker was directly behind the marker for Susannah Spade”
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her daughters Esther Susanna Alvord Fadner and Henrietta Alvord Pierce 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. 548–549:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Benjamin 1829 NY1, Lyman 1794 CT2, Asahel Gould 1769 CT3, Asahel 1746 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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RALPH ALFORD
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Sunday, 6 September 2015
Ralph “Grandpa” Alford, 78, St. Nazianz, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2015, at home surrounded by family.
Born June 28, 1937, in southern Illinois, he is the son of the late Harry and Aline Alford. He was a proud employee of Kankakee Electric Steel for many years. Ralph will be remembered for his love of horses, but most importantly, his family.
Ralph is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Chris and Jaye Alford of St. Nazainz; two grandsons, Cory and Cody; brothers, Virgil and Jack of New Mexico, Roger and Russell of Illinois; sisters, Helen Martin, Agnes Stokes, and Glenda Tippie, all of Illinois; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by three brothers, Darryl, George and Wayne Alford; and one sister, Dorothy Favors.
Ralph’s family extends a special thank you to the caring staff of Aurora at Home Hospice; as well as our adopted family, Ken and Jen.
Private family services will be held at a future date. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, (920) 431-0100 is serving the family….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his brothers Darrel Harry Alford and George D. Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Andrew West Alford & Melissa A. Gillespie.
His lineage: Ralph 1937 IL1, Harry 1905 IL2, Harmon Andrew 1873 KY3, Andrew West 1841 MS4.
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RALPH LAVERNE ALFORD
ROCKFORD MORNING STAR
Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL—Thursday, 14 October 1971
DEERFIELD, Wis.—Ralph L. Alford, 62, rural Deerfield, died Tuesday [October 12] in Stoughton Hospital [Stoughton, Dane Co., WI] after a brief illness.
He was a former Waterman [DeKalb Co.], Ill., resident.
Survivors include his widow, Mildred; a son Robert, Sheboygan; his mother, Mrs. Dora Alford, Waterman, three sisters, Mrs. Thomas Brooks, Nevada, Iowa, Mrs. Adolph Miller, Aurora, Ill., and Mrs. Harry Heath, Brandon, Fla., and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, in Nash Chapel, Waterman, with burial in North Clinton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today.
Photo from North Clinton Cemetery, Waterman, DeKalb Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C. Maybach (Stowitts)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 24 Feb 1909 and died _____ Oct 1971, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his brother Harold Russell Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ralph Laverne 1909 IL1, Orville Benjamin 1872 IL2, Russell 1850 IL3, Clark Baker 1803 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ROBERT R. HALFORD
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 14 October 2009
WAUNAKEE—Robert R. Halford, age 57, of Waunakee, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.
He was born on Jan. 29, 1952, to George and Gertrude (Doherty) Halford at St. Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point. Robert worked for the Marc Center for 30 years located in Mount Horeb. He enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, playing sheepshead in the wee hours of the morning with his family, and enjoyed rustic vacations to Door County. He actively coached soccer, basketball and softball teams in the Waunakee area, and participated in many community service events.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alana (Foster) Halford; a daughter, Janelle (Zach McNally); his mother-in-law, Bonnie Ebert all of Waunakee; two sisters, Patricia (John) Schulist of Middleton, and Mary (PJ) Krummey of St. Louis, Mo.; and two brothers, Thomas (Elena) Halford of Sacramento/ Los Angeles, Calif., and David (Nancy) Halford of Fitchburg.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee. The Rev. Sharon Cook will preside….
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Robert Halford (SS# issued in WI), but list his death date as 12 Oct 2009, last residence not listed.
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ROSELIA MATILDE ALFORD JEWETT
Photo from her grandson Chris Jewett
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Monday, 11 August 1924
Mrs. Rose Alford-Jewett, 69, wife of Charles E. Jewett, died Sunday afternoon [August 10] at 2:30 at the family home, 311 N. Franklin st., after a brief illness.
She was born Feb. 22, 1855 [sic] at Syracuse, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Rachel Alford of this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Jewett is survived, by two daughters, Hattie Dean and Florence Alford, and a son, Floyd E. Jewett of Miles City Mont., four brothers, Jabe, Frank, William and Walter of this city, and one sister, Mrs. M.J. Paine, Kansas.
Burial will be private and friends are asked to omit flowers.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brothers Frank Alford, with additional genealogical information, and Jabez Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Roselia Matilde 1854 NY1, Edmund 1820 England2.
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ROY R. ALFORD
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—Sunday, 3 January 1897
ACCIDENT ON THE ICE
BOAT CONTAINING FOUR PERSONS BREAKS THROUGH
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 2—A sad accident occurred on Lake Monona Friday, resulting in the death of one of a party of four ice-boaters and the narrow escape of the other three from a lie fate.
Roy Alford, the 17-year-old son of William H. Alford, a Madison marble dealer, and a nephew of ex-Mayor Jabe Alford, was the unfortunate young man who met his death.
Alford, with three [sic] brother Harry, Alexander Morgan and Alice Nelson, went out upon the lake for an ice-boat ride. The wind and rain of the last few days has loosened the ice and made it unsafe in places. Just back of the electric lighting station the ice is little more than an inch in thickness. The boat went through at this place.
Alford and the Nelson girl were thrown into the water. The latter was rescued, but the former became entangled in the sail and was forced below the surface. He was in the water twenty minutes before rescued. He still showed signs of life, and physicians were summoned and restoratives applied, but with no result, and he died within an hour.
Alford was a popular young fellow with many friends. He was a member of the junior class at the Madison high school.
Photo from Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neil McCallum
AAFA NOTES: Robert [sic], age 1 born WI, is listed on the 1880 census in Madison, Dane Co., WI, with his parents, William and Maggie, both and their parents born in England.
On the 1900 census in Madison Ward 2: Wm. H. Alford, age 47 born Dec 1852 WI (parents born England), his wife Margaret, age 45 born Feb 1855 in WI (parents born Scotland), and son Harry, age 18 born Apr 1882 WI. William is a monuments salesman. Margaret has 2 children, 1 living. The 1910 census, Madison Ward 2, confirms these birth places.
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RUTH IRENE ALVORD SCHROEDER
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Friday, 2 October 1981
Mrs. Berlin (Ruth) Schroeder, 63, of 703 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, October 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Schroeder, nee Ruth Irene Alvord, was born Nov. 13, 1917, in the Town of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Guy and Addie Bowlby Alvord. She was married to Berlin G. Schroeder June 1, 1941, in Iowa. Mrs. Schroeder had been employed at Schuette Bros. Company, Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1980.
Survivors include her husband, Berlin, three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Chantal, Brian and Adele and Daniel and Cindi; a brother, Lloyd Alvord and seven grandchildren all of Manitowoc. A sister, Laura, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kent Salomon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1981) dates of Ruth Schroeder (SS# issued in WI), last residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
See the obituaries of her parents, Guy Eugene Alvord and Addie L. Bowlby Alvord; and siblings Laura Alvord Ruzek and Lloyd Eugene Alvord in this compilation.
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SAMUEL ELDEN ALVORD
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Wednesday, 19 December 1979
Sam Alvord, 36, of Alma [Buffalo Co.], was killed Tuesday night [December 18] when his car left Wisconsin 37 about six miles east of Alma, went into a ditch and overturned.
Photo from Tell Cemetery, Alma, Buffalo Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive Find A Grave contributor C.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel Alvord (SS# issued in WI) was born 24 Oct 1943 and died _____ Dec 1979, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Elden Harry Alvord, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Samuel Elden Alvord was born 24 Oct 1943 in Pepin, Pepin Co., WI.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Samuel Elden 1943 WI1, Elden Harry 1914 MN2, Luther Elden 1881 MN3, William Clark 1838 NY4, Daniel B. 1807 NY5, Butler 1780 CT6, Daniel 1743 CT7, Thomas 1710 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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SARAH NANCY “SADIE” JOHNSTON PODZILNI ALVORD
Photo from Joseph M. Pecor’s Pecor Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT
Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Tuesday, 23 December 1958
Mrs. Sadie Alvord, 215 W. Atlantic street, died at 3.30 a.m. today at her home after 2-month illness.
She was born in Appleton and had lived here all her life.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wichmann Funeral home with burial in Riverside cemetery. The Rev. Hugh Shelby Lee, pastor of the First Congregational church, will officiate….
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harold Schulz, Milwaukee, and Mrs. John Madsen, Pomona, Calif.; two sons, Harold Podzilni, Appleton, and Robert Alvord, Los Angeles; one brother, Harvey Johnston, Appleton; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marshall Bruce
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Herbert Clifford “Bert” Alvord; and daughter Evelyn Mae Alvord Schulz in this compilation.
Sarah was the daughter of Thomas E. Johnston and Martha Coutts. Her first husband was Maximilian W. Podzilni, 1880–1904.
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SHANTE DOUGLAS ALFORD
Milwaukee, Dane Co., WI—_____ November 2011
Shante Douglas Alford was born Aug 17, 1977 to the union of Ava Alford & Anthony Bates of Milw, WI. Shante received his formal education and his high school diploma from Craig Montessori High School. Shante received several certificates for carpentry and construction. Shante accepted Christ at an early age which helped to strengthen him in times of despair. Despite the trials and tribulations Shante faced, you could always count on him to greet you with a loving smile, hugs and a loving spirit. He enjoyed music, surfing the web, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with those he loved.
Shante Douglas Alford departed this life on November 11, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ava Alford and Anthony Bates both of Milwaukee, WI.
Shante is survived by his grandparents, Douglas and Leona Alford: Aunts: Rhonda (Lambert) Alford, Suzy (Robert) Irving, Sonya (Tony) Cannady, Zelma (Lamonte) Fulbright, D’Anne (Damell) Alford. Uncles: Dell (Marlene) Alford of Milw, WI and Archie (Annette) Patton and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
Service: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.
Cemetery: Valhalla Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shante D. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Ava M. “Dubbie” Alford, in this compilation.
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SHIRLEY LAVERNE HALFORD THOMPSON
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Friday, 4 December 2015
Shirley L. Thompson, age 87, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died December 2, 2015 in Janesville, WI.
She was born February 1, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Herrick and Margaret Halford. She graduated from Rufus King HS in 1946. She married the boy across the street, Kenneth L. Thompson, on December 28, 1946. Shirley enjoyed being a wife, mother, homemaker, friend, and most importantly Grandma and Granny.
Shirley is survived by her son, Timothy (Patricia) Thompson of Janesville, WI; grandsons Christopher (Bobbi) Thompson of Ordfordville, WI and Nathan (Carol) Thompson of Janesville, WI; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister Patricia Baumann of Waterford, WI; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth in 1992 and her brother Douglas Halford in 1996.
As Shirley wished, there will be no services. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes of Palmyra is assisting the family. 262-495-2127.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
Her middle name is from her memorial at Tributes.com.
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STANLEY EDWIN ALVORD
DAILY NEWS
Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI—Saturday, 27 April 1940
FUNERAL HELD FOR STANLEY ALVORD
Funeral services were held in Milwaukee this week for Stanley Alvord, a former Rhinelander resident who died Monday [April 22] in Milwaukee, where he had lived for the last 10 years. He was 72 years old.
For many years Mr. Alvord was associated with the old Mason-Donaldson Lumber company here.
A son, Gilbert, lives in Phoenix, Ariz.
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DAILY NEWS
Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI—Monday, 29 April 1940
ALVORD BURIAL IN MAZOMANIE, WIS.
Funeral services for Stanley E. Alvord, former Rhinelander lumberman, were held last Wednesday in Milwaukee, with cremation following. The ashes are to be buried in the family plot at Mazomanie, Wis., this week.
Mr. Alvord, for many years associated with the old Mason-Donaldson Lumber company as traffic manager, died at the Muirdale sanatorium at Wauwatosa on April 12.
He leaves one son, Gilbert E. A1vord, of Phoenix, Ariz., and one brother, Frank D. Alvord, of Ft: Dodge, Ia.
His wife, Mary Irene Alvord, preceded him in death here many years ago.
Photo from Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gene Larson
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Gilbert Elmer Alvord in Arizona Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 605:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: Stanley Edwin 1868 WI1, Manville Delos 1834 NY2, Joseph 1793 VT3, Seth 1762 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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TARY A. HAUK ALVORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 24 August 2020
Tary A. Alvord (Nee Hauk) Passed away August 21, 2020 at the age of 63.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Joy.
Beloved wife of Ken for 28 years. Loving mother of Kenny (Luiza), Karley, and Austin. Dear sister of Tammy (Jim) Landon. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and her dog Peppers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27 from 4-6 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, W196 N9525 Cross View Way, Menomonee Falls with a service to follow at 6 PM. Private interment Wisconsin Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Kenneth T. Alvord and Diane S. Gordon Alvord, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Kenneth M. ???? ??, Kenneth T. 1937 WI1, [adopted] James Clarence 1914 WI2, Leon Zelotus 1883 MI3, James 1847 NY4, Zelotes 1821 NY5, Zelotes 1790 VT6, Phineas 1763 VT7, Phineas 1737 VT8, Thomas 1710 MA9, Thomas 1683 MA0, Thomas 1653 CT11, Alexander 1627 England12, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England13.
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THELMA I. CHADEK ALVORD
HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—22 May 2009
Thelma I. Alvord, age 86, of 515 Riverview Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday May 20, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Thelma was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Steve and Ingabord (Bjornson) Chadek. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. Thelma married Lloyd E. Alvord on April 4, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death Oct. 10, 2006.
She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Ann (George) Adelman, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Jennifer (William) VanNuland, Appleton; Peter Adelman, Maine; Andrew (Hillary) Adelman, Manitowoc; two great grandchildren; Addie and Lydia VanNuland, Appleton. Nieces, nephews other relatives and frineds also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; one son: Peter Guy Alvord; four sisters and brothers-in-law: Edna (Bert) Hellwich, Mary Jane (Michael) O’Hearn, Clara (Scott) Knipp, and Shirley Ann (Rusty) Strauss; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Floyd (Laura) Ruzek; Berlin (Ruth) Schroeder; two sisters-in-law: Gladys Ruzek and Ellen Schroeder.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2601 S. 10th St., Manitowoc. Rev. Brian Staude will officiate. Entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Relatives and friends may call at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Alvord family….
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the compassionate care given to Thelma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma I. Alvord (SS# issued in WI), last residence Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
See the obituary of her husband, Lloyd Eugene Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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THERESA C. GUSTIN STEVENS ALVORD
DAILY JOURNAL
Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI—Saturday, 17 April 1937
Mrs. L.W. Alvord, 621 Ellis street, a resident of Stevens Point for many years, died Friday night [April 16] at 7 o’clock at St. Michael’s hospital where she had been a patient for a week. She had been in ill health for the past year and a week ago pneumonia developed.
Mrs. Alvord, whose maiden name was Theresa C. Gustin, was born on May 31, 1860, a daughter of H.B. and Sarah Gustin. She was married to Daniel E. Stevens on May 6, 1878, after which she continued to reside in Plainfield. Mr. Stevens died on August 25, 1884.
Her marriage to Mr. Alvord took place on July 4, 1892. The couple continued to live at Plainfield after their marriage and in 1892 moved to Stevens Point. Mr. Alvord, now retired, was employed by the Wisconsin Central and Soo Line railroads as a bridge and building foreman for many years.
Mrs. Alvord was a member of the Rebekah lodge and attended the Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Arthur J. Stevens of Wild Rose, and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Alvord home and at 1:30 o’clock at the Baptist church. Rev. Robert Gray will officiate and burial will follow in the Plainfield cemetery. The body was taken this afternoon from the Boston funeral home to the family home where it will remain until the time of the funeral.
Photo from Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ruth Ann Meyer
AAFA NOTES: Her second husband was Lyman William Alvord.
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. 678:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Lyman William 1872 WI1, William Orlando 1849 NY2, Benjamin 1829 NY3, Lyman 1794 CT4, Asahel Gould 1769 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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VICTOR ALFORD
JOURNAL SENTINEL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 21 January 2008
Alford, Victor, age 69 years. January 13, 2008. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11AM. In state Tuesday 10AM until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 414-462-6020.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Victor Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 27 Sept 1938.
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VIRGINIA I. “GINGER” HALLFORD BLAKLEY
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Madison, Dane Co., WI—2 December 2005
LODI—Virginia “Ginger” Blakley, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1936, in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of the late Virgil and Helen (Martin) Hallford. On June 4, 1955, she was united in marriage to George “Dave” Blakley and he preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1995. Ginger was a very active member of the Lodi United Methodist Church, the U.M.W. and the Okee Lend a Hand Club.
She is survived by two children, Sherrie Orcholski and Shawn Blakley; three granddaughters, Megan and Tiffany Orcholski and Natalie Blakley; many other relatives; and friends. In addition to her husband Dave, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gary Orcholski.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at the Lodi United Methodist Church in Lodi with the Rev. Scott Walters officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lodi United Methodist Church or the U.M.W. Funeral services in Rochester, Ill. will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at the Wilson Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Swank officiating…. Interment will be at the Rochester cemetery.
“Ginger was a true “people person” and never missed an opportunity to visit or share a meal. Despite her health challenges in her later years, she still tried to do it all with spunk and determination! Family was extremely important to her, especially in support of her granddaughters. She nurtured and treasured many friendships and often times put others needs before her own. But most of all she had a deep and abiding faith in her Lord, knowing that “He knew best and would take care of her.” She will be sorely missed within our midst, but always remembered within our hearts.”
Hamre Funeral Home Lodi (608) 592-3201.
Photo from Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, Sangamon Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor KaryLou
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia I. Blakley (SS# issued in IL), last residence Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.
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WALTER HULBERT ALFORD
Uncle of Albert Alford Payne, AAFA #0491
Granduncle of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493; and Mildred Harlow “Jill” Alford Ward Moran, AAFA #0301
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 6 February 1930
ALFORD, MOTOR OFFICIAL, DEAD
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO NASH VICE PRESIDENT AND PHILANTHROPIST
KENOSHA, Wis.—All Kenosha factories and stores will close from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday as a last honor to Walter H. Alford, the best liked man in Kenosha, who died here Wednesday as the result of a heart attack suffered Monday.
Mr. Alford, vice president of the Nash Motors Co. and one of the greatest philanthropists in Wisconsin, was regarded as this city’s leading citizen. The suspension of commercial and municipal activities is expected to result in a large attendance at the funeral. Services will be conducted at the Alford home, 6036 Eighth av. by the Rev. Kenneth D. Martin of St. Matthew’s Episcopal church starting at 2 p.m., with burial in Green Ridge cemetery.
IN KENOSHA 11 YEARS
Mr. Alford came to Kenosha 11 years ago from Flint, Mich., to become vice president and comptroller of the Nash Motors Co. He had been vice president of the Buick Motor Co. under Charles W. Nash and was brought here by Mr. Nash after Mr. Nash had taken over the Thomas H. Jeffery Co. here.
Much of the credit for the sound financial condition of the company was give Mr. Alford. He was born in Chitfield, Tex, and spent his boyhood in Wills Point, Tex. His financial training was obtained as comptroller of the St. Louis Gas & Light Co., whence he went to the Buick company in 1910.
The philanthropic activities of Mr. Alford were varied and many of them were carried on without public knowledge. His gifts seldom were announced because he disliked publicity for his charitable work. He gave $100,000 to the local Y.M.C.A. two years ago and built the Alford building at the state Y.M.C.A. camp, Phantom lake, at a cost of $25,000.
GIFTS TOTALED $1,000,000
A cripple himself, Mr. Alford was especially liberal with institutions for the crippled. He donated, his friends here said, to almost every institution for the unfortunates in the country. His gifts of this nature have been estimated to aggregate $1,000,000.
No man in Kenosha was a more general favorite with all classes of people than Mr. Alford. He worked for the good of the city all the time he was here. When the present form of city government was adopted in 1921 he was elected to the council with the largest vote ever given any candidate for any public office in Kenosha. He was re-elected twice and was president of the council from 1921 until 1928, when, due to poor health, he refused to permit his name to go on the ballot.
HELPED CIVIC EFFORTS
Due to Mr. Alford’s efforts, new industries were brought here. In one instance, after the chamber of commerce had failed to raise $150,000 necessary to move a company here from Milwaukee, he advanced the money in order that Kenosha might not lose such a good addition to its industry.
The civic efforts of Mr. Alford continued to the day he was stricken—in fact, will continue after his death in accordance with his wishes. He had had contracts drawn for the erection of a $300,000 building for the sole purpose of providing work for many unemployed men, and the announcement was to have been made Monday. The heart attack he suffered that day delayed the announcement, but he gave power of attorney and directed that the contracts be signed.
SOCIETY BALL STOPPED
Some of the Nash employes who have become wealthy through purchases of Nash stock owe their good fortune largely to Mr. Alford, for when the company gave employes this opportunity he added money for some who had no money with which to buy. He was largely responsible, also, for the company aiding some of its employes who were on the verge of ruin in the recent stock market debacle.
Mr. Alford’s only near survivor is his wife, Gertrude. His only child, Ferrin, was killed in an automobile-train collision in December, 1928.
Funeral services will be held at the Alford home Friday afternoon. The annual Elks ball, premiere society event of the year here and which was to have been held Wednesday night, has been called off in deference to Mr. Alford’s death.
In another article:
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Thursday, 6 February 1930
W.H. AFFORD, NASH FINANCE ‘WIZARD,’ DEAD
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO PHILANTHROPIST; KENOSHA MOURNS
KENOSHA, Wis.—Walter H. Alford, 53, millionaire vice president and “financial wizard’’ of the Nash Motors Co., since its organization and one of Kenosha’s greatest philanthropists, died here Wednesday afternoon following a heart attack.
He had been ill for two days. He suffered a heart attack Monday afternoon. His wife, Gertrude Alford, and C.W. Nash, president of the Nash Motors Co., were at the bedside when he died.
Mr. Alford was identified with virtually every civic movement in Kenosha during the years be spent here. He was for five years president of the city council, receiving the highest vote ever accorded any candidate for any office in Kenosha. He was a director in many organizations, including the North Western road, the First National bank of Kenosha, the First National bank, and the Union Trust of Chicago.
In philanthropies, Mr. Alford had given generously. It is estimated that his gifts to social agencies and to civic organizations reached a million dollars in the last five years. Outstanding among his gifts were $100,000 to the Kenosha Y.M.C.A., $400,000 to various church organizations in their building campaigns, thousands of dollars to Boy Scout and Girl Scout camps and organizations.
Mr. Alford invested heavily in many local projects. On Monday plans were announced for the construction of a $300,000 Alford business block which he had decided to build at once to provide jobs for unemployed.
KOHLER SENDS CONDOLENCES
In a telegram to Charles Nash, president of the Nash Motors Co., Racine, Gov. Kohler has expressed deep regret at the death of W.H. Alford, “financial wizard” and vice president of the company. The governor’s telegram is as follows:
“I am greatly shocked to learn of the death of your vice-president, Walter Alford. His strong sense of civic duty and his outstanding business ability made him one of Wisconsin’s leading citizens; and he will be sorely missed. Please extend to the members of his family and to his business associates my sincerest sympathy.”
In another article:
CAPITAL TIMES
Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 8 February 1930
KENOSHA SILENT AS ALFORD IS BURIED
FACTORIES, STORES CLOSE DURING RITES FOR ‘JUDGE’; KOHLER ATTENDS
KENOSHA, Wis.—All Kenosha paid a silent tribute Friday to Walter H. Alford, financier, philanthropist and civic leader.
While funeral services for “Judge” Alford were being conducted, all factories and stores closed, and thousands gathered before his home, where the funeral was held. Gov. Kohler was among those attending.
Mr. Alford, reputed to be worth $30,000,000, died Wednesday of a heart attack. He was vice president of the Nash Motors Co.
Photos from Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann Day
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Ferrin Hulbert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of father Albert Nelson Alford; sister Eva May Alford Williams; and half-siblings Ann Evelyn Alford Payne, Elizabeth Patricia Alford Richardson Reynolds Kraus, and Frederick Fergus Alford Sr. in Texas Obituaries; of his half-brother Albert Cogswell Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; and of his half-brother Thalbert Nelson Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries.
Walter was the son of Albert Nelson Alford and his first wife, Sarah Cornelia Coleman.
From:
EVENING STAR
Ocala, Marion Co., FL—Monday, 13 February 1911
From:
ORLANDO SENTINEL
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Friday, 2 April 1965
From:
EVENING STAR
Orlando, Orange Co., FL—Thursday, 1 June 1967
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Walter Hulbert 1876 TX1, Albert Nelson 1841 TX2, George G. 1793 NY3, George 1764 CT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD, JR.
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Monday, 23 November 1964
William (Joe) Alford Jr., 54, 1026 St. Paul St., died at his home early Sunday morning [November 22] after a short illness.
Mr. Alford married the former Winifred Trimble 25 years ago and operated the Alford Insurance Service. He served with the Armed Forces during World War II.
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Judith Ann) Newell, Escanaba, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bernard (Lois) Meddaugh, Two Rivers; six grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Kay and Mrs. Olive Parkinson, both of Detroit.
At Malcore Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home…. Burial in Fort Howard Cemetery.
Photo from Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sassythor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 8 March 1910 and died _____ Nov 1964, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Winifred Irene Trimble Buddy Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: William J. Alford was born 8 March 1910 and died _____ Nov 1964.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): William Joseph Alford, age 29 resident of Detroit, MI, was born 8 March 1910 in Calgary, Alberta Province, Canada, son of Wm. J. Alford and Ada Beam. He married Winifred I. Buddy on 14 March 1939 in IN. Winifred was born 18 Dec 1914 in Charlevoix Co., MI, daughter of Fred Trimble and Etta May Sutton.
In 1920, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI:
William J. Alford head 42 England immigrated 1914
Ada F. wife 35 Canada immigrated 1914
Florence M. dau 14 Canada immigrated 1914
Olive M. dau 12 Canada immigrated 1914
William J. son 9 Canada immigrated 1914
—and a lodger
On William Joseph Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, living in Cheyenne, WY at the Dyer Hotel. His birth date is 15 Apr 18875 and is a citizen of England. His wife is Ada Florence Alford of Denver, CO.
From Ontario, Canada, Marriages (Ancestry): William J. Alford, age 28 born Devonshire, England, son of Hugh Alford and Martha Piper, married Ada F. Beam on 2 Sept 1903 in Middlesex, Ontario Province, Canada.
His lineage: William Joseph 1910 Canada1, William Joseph 1875 England2.
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WILLIAM MERRICK ALVORD
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Tuesday, 16 July 1957
Alvord, William M., aged 73 years, at Duplainville [Waukesha Co.], Wis., passed away Mon., July 15, at the Waukesha Memorial hospital, dearly beloved husband of Clara, fond father of Mrs. Lyle Salter of Waukesha, Wis., fond grandfather of Michael and Thomas Salter; further survived by 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. John Scott, of Burlington, Wis., 1 step-granddaughter, Janice, and 1 uncle, Harry Alvord of Oconomowoc, Wis.
Masonic services Wed. at 2 p.m., from the William R. Hansen Funeral Home, Pewaukee.
Member of Pewaukee Blue lodge; also a 32d degree Mason. Member of Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee.
Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park cemetery, Milwaukee….
Photos from Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gayle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Anna Janacek Alvord; and daughter Isabelle P. Alvord Salter in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALVORD lineage: William Merrick 1883 WI1, Louis Hiram 1858 WI2, Justin Merrick 1830 MA3, Justin 1805 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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WILLIS J. “BILL” ALFORD
Cousin of Richard Melville Alford, AAFA #0633
[Although he died in WI, we are also including his obituary in Texas Obituaries because that was his main home.]
FLORENCE MINING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., WI—June 1999
Willis J. Alford, age 77, of Fern died Sunday June 13, 1999 at his home.
Willis was born on May 28, 1922 in Waukegan, IL, son of the late Russ and Ellen (Nelson) Alford.
Willis graduated from high school in Waukegan, and went on to attend Northwestern University where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering.
He married the former Betty Elliott on October 20, 1945 in Oneida, New York. After being married they resided in Waukegan for a while before moving to Beaumont, TX. They spent their summers in Fern [Florence Co.]. Willis worked for the Unical Oil Co. as a Chemical Engineer, retiring from there.
He leaves his wife Betty.
Private family visitation and services were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence....
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NORTHWEST HERALD
Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., IL—Friday, 25 June 1999
FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. “Bill” Alford, 77, died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his summer residence in Florence, Wis.
He was a native of Waukegan and a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, with a degree in chemical engineering along with his commission from the Naval ROTC.
Following his World War II service in the U.S. Navy, he joined the Pure Oil Company and moved to Crystal Lake when the research center. In 1966, when the Pure Oil Co. merged with Union Oil of California, he was transferred to Smiths Bluff refinery near Beaumont, Texas, where he was senior engineer until his retirement.
While in Crystal Lake, he was a scoutmaster of Troop 168 at the First Congregational Church and led a contingent of local Boy Scouts at the National Jamboree in Colorado Springs, Colo.
For 10 years, he was secretary-treasurer for the USS Reid (DD 369) survivors association. The destroyer Reid was sunk near the Philippines, and he completed his Navy service aboard the destroyer USS Aylwin and seaplane tender USS Salisbury Sound.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jane.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Box 535, Florence, Wis., 54121 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Blackhawk Area Council.
In another article:
DAILY NEWS
Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—Monday, 14 June 1999
FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. Alford, 77, of W-5143 Birch Lane, Fern, Wis., died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his home.
Visitation and funeral services for the family were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence....
In another article:
THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 December 1965
PURE TRANSFERS 2 MEN TO AREA
Special to The News
NEDERLAND, Dec. 22—Robert F. Martindale and Willis J. Alford have been transferred to Smiths Bluff refinery in recent Pure Oil company moves, according to an announcement made by Clif Cooper, plant manager….
Alford was a technologist with the company’s research laboratory in Crystal Lake, Ill….
Alford has been assigned to the Technical department at Smiths Bluff. He graduated in chemical engineering from Northwestern university in 1943.
He served in the Navy from July 1943 to June 1946 [or 1948—difficult to read], after which he began his employment at Pure’s research center. Mrs. Alford will join him in their new home in Beaumont after Jan. 1.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.J. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Willis J. 1922 IL1, Russell 1894 IL2, Ernest Cutler 1861 IA3, Wyllis Duane 1829 NY4, Orison 1806 NY5, Abner 1767 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josias 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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WINNIE MILLSPAUGH ALFORD
EAU CLAIRE LEADER
Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI—Tuesday, 27 November 1906
Mrs. B.C. Alford died Friday at Mrs. Kelly’s residence, No. 1120 South River street. Mrs. Alford had arrived here from her home at Gordon [Douglas Co.], Wis., on Thursday. She was attended by two physicians.
She is survived by her husband, three sons and a daughter.
The funeral took place Sunday.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Byron C. Alford, in Washington Obituaries.
From Tennessee State Marriages, 1780–2002 (Ancestry): Byron C. Alford married Minnie [Winnie?] E. Millspaugh on 7 Sept 1891 in Hamblen Co., TN.
In 1900, they are in Gordon, Douglas Co., WI: Byron C. Alford, age 50 born Oct 1849 in OH, married 9 years; his wife Winnie 52 born Sept 1847 in VA, married 9 years, 1 child, 1 living [very faint, possibly erased]; and daughter Blanche Dotson 20 born March 1880 in OH, single.
The 4 children in her obituary are probably from a first marriage.
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WINIFRED IRENE TRIMBLE BUDDY ALFORD
Photo from meddaugh128’s Rich-Meddaugh Family Tree (Ancestry)
GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE
Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—Wednesday, 24 June 1998
Winifred “Win” Alford, 83, 720 Liebman Ct., Green Bay, died Tuesday morning, June 23, 1998, at a local hospital.
The daughter of the late Fred and Etta Mae (Sutton) Trimble was born Dec. 18, 1914, in Charlevoix, Mich. Winifred married William Joseph Alford, Jr. on March 14, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., and he preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1964.
Survivors include two daughters, Lois Meddaugh and special friend, Bernard Meddaugh, Green Bay; Judy and John Burke, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Thayer Sauer, Katherine Prickett, Todd Meddaugh, Kelly Meddaugh, Mark Newell, and Michael Newell; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Lowing, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Alford, Jr. and her parents.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St., De Pere, on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral service at the Ryan Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday…. Burial in Fort Howard Cemetery.
Photo from Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sassythor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Winifred I. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 18 Dec 1914 but died 15 June 1998, different than obituary, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her second husband, William Joseph Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Her middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
From Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952 (Ancestry): Winnifred I. Trimble married (1) Chester M. Buddy on 2 Oct 1932 in Boyne City, Charlevoix Co., MI.
From Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897–1952 (Ancestry): Winifred J. Buddy and Chester M. Buddy were divorced on 28 Feb 1939 in Wayne Co., MI.
From Indiana, Marriages, 1810–2001 (Ancestry) Winifred I. Buddy married (second marriage) William Joseph Alford Jr. (first marriage) on 14 March 1939 in Steuben Co., IN.
