CALIFORNIA 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 published the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

AAFA has often added notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. Extensive research notes are not always included in the interest of making the obituaries available online. We will 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 their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

Obituaries in this compilation include all California obituaries that AAFA has acquired to date.

 

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: 15 JUNE 2010

 

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The families of many of the subjects of these California 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 James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820) (DNA Group One)

 

2. Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey

 

3. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group One)

 

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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry.com:

 

CA Births: California Birth Index, 1905–1995

CA Marriages: California Marriage Index, 1960–1985

CA Deaths: California Death Index, 1940–1997

 

 

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ADELE ALFORD HEINK

Mother of William Alford Heink, AAFA #0493

Grandmother of Karl Heink, AAFA #0458

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 29 May 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Heink, Adele Alford, 84, died May 6, 1997 in Point Loma. Survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Mary Lou Heink of Florida, her daughter and son-in-law Adele & Ralph Roblee of San Diego, 5 grandchildren, Karl Heink, Jobie Woltman and Leta Mosebach, all of Florida, Mike and Mark Roblee of San Diego, 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Hans, in 1991, and her son, Hans Jr., in 1943.

            Services at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Fri. May 30th 11 a.m. followed by Inurnment St. Andrew’s Quiet Garden. Donations may be made to Memorial Fund at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, 1050 Thomas Ave. SD 92109.

 

In another article, unpublished, written by her son William Alford Heink:

 

            Adele Alford Heink, 84, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 6, at Point Loma Convalescent Hospital. Mrs. Heink, of Pacific Beach, had lived in San Diego since 1924 and graduated from Coronado High School in 1929. She attended UCLA.

            An active member of the Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity, Mrs. Heink served many years as a local chapter advisor and in numerous national positions. She was also the founder of 3 Pi Beta Phi Alumni Clubs. During the 1950’s, she was an extremely active PTA volunteer at both La Jolla Elementary and High Schools. She was also a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader.

            Well known for her work with the Episcopal Church, Mrs. Heink was the first female member of the Vestry at St. Andrew’s by-the-sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Beach, sang for many years in the St. Andrew’s Choir, and founded and chaired the annual St. Andrew’s Christmas Bazaar. She was an avid supporter of all church activities.            Survivors include her son, William Heink of Merritt Island, Florida, her daughter, Adele Roblee of Pacific Beach, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1991 by her husband of 59 years, Hans Heink.

            Services will be held at St. Andrews Church in Pacific Beach at 11 AM on Friday, May 30. Interment will be in the Quiet Garden at St. Andrews. Pacific Beach Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: Adele was the daughter of Thalbert Nelson Alford and Adele Ria Taylor. Her husband was Hans August Ernst Heink, born 6 Oct 1908 in Hamburg, Germany, and died in 1991. The obituary published in the Winter 1998 issue included an detailed list of her ancestors and descendants.

            CA Deaths lists Adele A. Heink, born 13 Aug 1912 in DC and died 6 May 1997 in San Diego Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Taylor.

            Her lineage: Adele Nelson 1912 DC¹, Thalbert Nelson 1887 TX², Albert Nelson 1841 TX³, George G. 1793 NY⁴, George 1764 CT⁵.

 

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AGNES DOROTHY DAHM ALVORD

 

Photo from Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 5 March 2009

 

            Agnes Alvord, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Marquis Care Shasta in Redding, CA. Agnes Dorothy Dahm was born on September 4, 1917, in Barnesville, MN. She attended elementary school and high school in the Fargo, ND area. In 1942, Agnes attended nursing school at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, and became a registered nurse. During her nursing career, she met a young military man named Boyd Alvord who was a patient of hers. When Boyd was transferred to Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, CO, Agnes followed. Agnes and Boyd were married on June 17, 1943, in Denver. Once Boyd had completed his Air Force career, Agnes and Boyd moved to Sacramento, CA, where they started their family. In March 1945, Boyd accepted a position with C.M. Dickers in Redding. This is where Boyd and Agnes chose to settle and raise their family. Agnes was an amazing wife and mother to her four very active children. She was a great cook and enjoyed baking special treats for her family and the many children who were in and out of their home. She enjoyed her weekends at Hat Creek with her family and friends and the several trips to Europe, the Philippines, and Hawaii. She was a great support to her husband, Boyd, as his career took him from Redding to San Diego and then back to retire in Redding. In her later years, she enjoyed visits with her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many of her close friends. Agnes was very active as a volunteer in her children’s schools, and a member of St. Joseph Parish Young Ladies Institute. She was a volunteer “Pink Lady” at Mercy Hospital for many years. She had many wonderful lifetime friends who have been very supportive through the years. We thank them for their support. Agnes and Boyd were very giving to the Redding community. They donated funds for the kitchen at Mercy Oaks and made several contributions to the local YMCA. Agnes was most proud of their donation of the bells and stained glass windows at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, which she attended on a regular basis. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Boyd Alvord, who passed away on February 3rd of this year. In addition, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Agnes is survived by her four children, David (Irene) Alvord, Terry (Kathy) Alvord, and Diane (Bob) Kempley of Redding, and Patricia (Dennis) Erardi of Stockton, and grandchildren Stephanie Alvord of Fresno, Ruth Ann (Will) Gilroy and Sam Alvord of Redding, Michele Alvord of Encinitas, Lori Kempley of Oceanside, Brian (Kim) Kempley of Tallahassee, FL, and Elizabeth Erardi of Stockton, and two great-grandchildren, Aurelia and Carley Gilroy of Redding. She is survived by one sister, Dolores Duffy of Whidbey Island, WA.

            A rosary will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel on Eureka Way, Redding. A Mass will be held on Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church on Shasta View Drive. Burial will follow at Lawncrest Memorial Park, 1522 East Cypress Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mercy Hospice, 2400 Washington Avenue, Suite 410, Redding, CA 96001, or Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 2600 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96002.

            Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Agnes Dorothy Alvord (SS# issued in ND), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Boyd Emerson Alvord, in this compilation.

 

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AILEEN ALFORD

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Saturday, 27 May 2006

 

            Aileen Alford, 94, of San Luis Obispo died at a local care center Thursday, May 25, 2006. Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Family Mortuary in San Luis Obispo.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aileen Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 June 1911, last residence San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

 

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ALBERT CAMPBELL ALFORD

Father of Alberta Alford Skillen, AAFA #0015

 

Source unknown

_____, CA—_____ March 1920

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            Albert Campbell Alford, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Austin Alford, was born in Quartz Valley [Siskiyou Co., CA] September 22nd 1877. There he lived until he was ten years of age, when he went to Oregon with his father and a twin brother where they resided for four years. He then returned to Scott Valley where he made his home until the time of his death.

            He was married to Alice Callihan on August, 20th 1910. They made their home in Oro Fino, where their four children were born.

            He was stricken with influenza which developed into pneumonia and passed away on March 6th 1920 [in Siskiyou Co., CA].

            He leaves to mourn, a wife and four children, Austin aged 8, Rhoda aged 7, Lucille aged 4, and Alberta aged 1, a twin brother, Alfred Alford, a sister, Mrs. Edith McNames of Montague, besides other relatives.

            He was a loving husband and kind father and the sorrowing ones will feel his loss deeply. They have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.

            Thus passes from us an industrious, kind and honest man.

 

AAFA NOTES: On his way home from work a few days before he died, Albert took a paper from his Prince Albert tobacco can and wrote this letter to his wife:

 

“Dear wife and baby. I am sick, think got the flu. If I don’t come out of it, make the best you can of it. Stay with the place and cows till you can do better. Keep the kidds all together. God be with you till we meet again. — Bert Alford”

 

Alberta has this tobacco paper and shared a copy with AAFA. If anyone would like a copy, please write to AAFA.

            The obituary published in the Winter 1998 issue included an detailed list of his ancestors and descendants.

            His lineage: Albert Campbell 1877 CA, Austin Hanley 1852 MO, John 1822 VA, James 1793 VA, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA, John 1735 Ireland.

 

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ALBERT N. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—4 September 1974

 

            Alford, Albert N., survived by ex-wife, Edna Alford, daughters, Deborah Dodd and Esther Alford, son, James Alford, mother Allie Forbs, sisters, Gertrude Brandt and Gladys Armstrong and grandson, Jeromy Dodd.

            Service Friday, 2:30 p.m. at Pierce Brothers’ Little Country Chapel, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, Pierce Brothers’ Valhalla, directors.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Albert Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 17 Dec 1916, last residence not listed.

            CA Deaths lists Albert N. Alford, died 3 Sept 1974 in Los Angeles Co., born 12 Dec 1916 in AR.

 

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ALFRED CHARLES ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 18 January 1996

 

            Services for Alfred C. Alford, 71, will be at noon Monday at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Riverside. He died Jan. 15 from complications of diabetes at Moreno Valley Community Hospital.

            Friends may call from 4 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside.

            Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford, a native of Texas, lived in Riverside 26 years before moving to Moreno Valley three years ago.

            Before he retired in 1989, he was a teacher for the Fontana Unified School District for 23 years, having taught at Randall Pepper and Juniper elementary schools and at Alder Junior High School. Mr. Alford previously had held superintendent, principal and teaching positions in the De Kalb School District in De Kalb, Texas.

            A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a private first class in the Quartermaster Corps.

            Mr. Alford received a bachelor’s degree in administration and supervision from Texas College in Tyler, Texas, in 1951. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

            He served as deacon of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church for 23 years.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Stephani of Moreno Valley and Rhonda Emerson of Perris; three sons, Anthony of Oakland, Kevin of Moreno Valley and Don W. Priestly of Phoenix; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Florida Bradley of Lubbock, Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alfred C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Nov 1923, last residence Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his brother Johnie Alford Sr., with census information, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Alfred Charles Alford, born 17 Nov 1923 in TX, died 15 Jan 1996 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Kirkland.

            His lineage: Alfred 1923 TX¹, John P. 1879 TX².

 

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ALINE DAY ALFORD CROCKER

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 30 August 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            In the midst of the Depression, as the sole support of her 3-year-old son, a widowed Aline Alford Crocker began a career in cosmetology that would span three decades. Mrs. Crocker, who operated Aline’s Modern Beauty Salon in downtown San Diego and later in East San Diego, died of a heart attack Saturday in her Point Loma home. She was 92.

            A San Diego native, Mrs. Crocker moved with her family to the Midwest as a small child and grew up on farms in Kansas and Arkansas. She later returned to San Diego and worked in an orange-packing house and a fish cannery before marrying Chester Alford, who became a partner in an auto repair business at 30th and G streets.

            Mr. Alford was fatally injured during his late 20s when the car he was repairing collapsed on him. After her husband’s death, she attended cosmetology school and launched her business career while caring for her son, C. Douglas Alford, now a San Diego attorney. Mrs. Crocker remarried in 1938 and had another son, Alton Jay Crocker, who lives in Fontana. She was divorced from L.J. Crocker in 1951.

            She retired from her cosmetology career in the late 1960s and worked out daily at a San Diego health club while in her 70s. She also square-danced as a member of the Bachelors and Bachlorettes and was active in the North Park Shuffleboard Club while living for many years in East San Diego.

            Before suffering a heart attack in 1988, Mrs. Crocker traveled to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America.

            She was a member over the years of Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Pythian Sisters, the female arm of the Knights of Pythias.

            In addition to her sons, Mrs. Crocker is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Smith, of Oregon, and eight grandchildren.

            Cremation was planned. A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Point Loma home of her son, C. Douglas Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aline Crocker (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Nov 1903, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her son Charles Douglas Alford in this compilation.

 

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ALMA ELAINE ALFORD NOVAK

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR

Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—8 September 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

CAMARILLO—Alma Elaine Novak, a forty year resident of Camarillo, died on September 3, 2003, after a two year battle with cancer.

            Elaine was born on March 28, 1934, in Good Hope [Leake Co.], Mississippi. She was married in 1958 to Michael Joseph Novak of Johnson City, New York.

            Survivors include her husband, Michael; children, Stephen, his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Katie and Mac, Linda Ratley and husband, Jeffery, and Gregory and his wife, Kathryn; sisters, Doris Alford and Charlotte Blanchard; brother, Danny Alford; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Martian and Dorothy Jecmen.

            A memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on September 10 in St. Mary Magdalene Church in Camarillo.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma E. Novak (SS# issued in AL), last residence Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her father, Arthur Daniel Alford Sr., in this compilation. We published the obituary of her sister Dorothy Louise Alford Pringle in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997.

            See Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) for more information on this family.

            His lineage: Alma Elaine 1934¹, Arthur Daniel 1902 MS², James Thomas 1861 MS³, Julius C. 1830 GA⁴, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁵, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁶, Isham 1755 NC⁷.

 

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ALMA IRENE ALVORD

 

THE RECORD [not verbatim]

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 February 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Alma Irene Alvord, 77, of Stockton, died on February 6, 2003, in a hospital. She had been born on November 17, 1925, in Geary, Oklahoma, and had lived in Stockton for 60 years.

            Survivors include her son, David Alvord of Stockton and her sisters, Bonnie Scott, Nelly Connley, and Gertrude York, all of Stockton.

            Services [will be] held on Wednesday at the Stockton Rural Cemetery. Wallace-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma I. Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

 

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AMANDA HOOVER ALFORD

 

[Because of her close connections to MO, we also published her obituary in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.]

 

SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS

Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Thursday, 22 July 1971

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1996

 

MANSFIELD [Wright Co., MO]—Mrs. Amanda Alford, 92, a former Seymour and Mansfield resident, died Sunday [July 18] in San Pablo [Contra Costa Co.], CA, after a long illness.

            Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Zelma Potts, San Pablo CA, Mrs. Helen Shilling, Camarillo CA, and Mrs. Betty Dutcher, San Leandro CA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

            Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Bergman-Miller Chapel in Mansfield…. Burial was to be in Mansfield Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Robert Leonidas Alford, in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.

            Her husband’s lineage: Robert Leonidas 1878 MO¹, John H. 1841 NC², William 1803 NC³.

 

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ANE L. OLSEN ALVORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Thursday, 5 February 1998

 

            As family and friends struggled to talk about Ane Olsen Alvord of her love of family and flowers, of her gifts for sewing and helping friends, of her quick wit and welcoming smile they all eventually got around to describing her the same way.

            “She was one of those classy, gracious ladies,” says Elinor Olsen, Ane’s niece. “When you were in her company, you were breathing rarefied air. Aunt Ane always accepted people as they are, and she was the one who made everyone feel welcome.”

            Ane herself would have scoffed at such praise. Nothing special about her, she would have insisted. She just tried to be a good person and help out where she could.

            Modesty became her, her family says.

            Ane was born in Concord when there barely was a Concord. A neighbor announced her birth to the town, running from the Olsen family home on West Street and shouting,” Ane is born.”

            Ane was the second of three children and the second daughter of Lars and Elizabeth Olsen. The Olsen family was very proud of its heritage and remains so today.

            Lars’ family was from Norway. Elizabeth was the first of 12 children born to the Frank family, which had emigrated from Germany and moved to the Clayton Valley in the 1800s, making it among the first settlers.

            Ane seemed to have inherited that pioneer spirit that even the strictest upbringing couldn’t squelch. She learned to cook and sew and make a home, but she sought her own brand of adventure and rebellion by being one of the few women in the area to get a college education. Ane graduated from UC-Berkeley in 1925 with a master’s degree in home economics. She then began teaching in the Richmond schools.

            In the late 1920s, Ane met and fell in love with Benjamin Alvord. Ben was the son of a general and lived all over the world. But he, too, had ties to the Bay Area. His uncle was a former mayor of San Francisco.

            Ben proposed to Ane on Mother’s Day, and they were married in the Olsen home in August 1929. Ane continued to teach until 1934 and then, she often said, she became “just a housewife.” Ane and Ben’s only child, Margaret, was born in 1938.

            Ben worked as an engineer for AT&T. He died in 1962. Margaret, who had her mother’s sensibilities and love of children, died last year.

            Ane busied herself with social and charity organizations, working with the PTA and other school groups. She became a leader with the Philanthropic Education Organization and spent hours making crafts to sell in the PEO’s retirement home gift shop.

            “She worked very quietly, but eventually she would became president, treasurer, secretary of whatever organization she was with,” Elinor says. “She was a born leader.”

            Esther Johnson met Ane more than 50 years ago when their children entered kindergarten, and the women found themselves doing room mother chores. Esther remembers that Ane was always on the go, always involved with something.

            “She was a great, great friend,” Esther says.

            Ane had a definite domestic side, too. She was a whiz with a needle, and she enjoyed several crafts. But she was in her element in front of a sewing machine. Ane always made her own clothes and sewed for family and friends.

            Elinor says Ane’s abilities put her to shame. Although Elinor has a very modern sewing machine that practically sews by itself, Ane created beautiful dresses and suits using a 1953 Singer “Featherweight.”

            “She didn’t need any zigzagging or serging,” Elinor says. “She was the master and she kept going with this straight needle machine. It was always important to her that she had the sewing machine with her.”

            Ane moved into the PEO retirement home in San Jose several years ago. Her small room was furnished with a bed, a bookcase, her favorite desk and her trusty sewing machine.

            Ane also loved flowers. She cultivated orchids when she had her own place. In smaller quarters, she kept her green thumb nimble by doing flower arranging. Her apartment was filled with dozens of books and flower frogs.

            Some in her position might have sat back, like the queen of the family she was, and waited to be approached. Not Ane. She just wanted to be part of the family.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ane L. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 June 1902, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her daughter Margaret Ane Alvord Pearson in this compilation.

 

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ANN ELIZABETH ALFORD

 

Source unknown

_____, CA—_____ November 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Alford, Ann Elizabeth, 56, of Fresno, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 1995.

            Ann was a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher for 35 years in the Fresno Unified School District and taught at Heaton, Lafayette, Lane and Addams Elementary Schools.

            She was a beloved daughter of Louise Alford of Fresno and the late, Art Alford; a devoted sister and sister-in-law to Judy and Dennis McFarlin of Fresno.

            Ann truly enriched the many lives of those she touched.

            A private graveside service was held at Belmont Memorial Park....

 

In another article:

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 28 November 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Private services for Ann Elizabeth Alford, 56, of Fresno, were held under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel. Miss Alford, a kindergarten teacher for Fresno Unified School District for 35 years, died Friday [November 24]. Remembrances may be sent to Hinds Hospice Home, 1416 W. Twain, Fresno 93711 or to the American Cancer Society, 4930 E. Yale, Suite 102, Fresno 93727.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her mother, Louise Elizabeth Nash Alford, in this article.

 

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ANNA BELLE ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 19 February 2002

 

            Anna Belle Alford, 71, died Sunday [February 17] at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. Born in Marysville, Mrs. Alford lived in Hemet five years. Previously she lived in Riverside 25 years. She was a seamstress at the Perris Cleaners for 10 years.

            She is survived by her husband, Eugene R.; two sons, Steven Bench of Bloomington and Jack Lyons of Highland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            No services are planned. Interment will be in Riverside National Cemetery. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet is handling arrangements.

            Memorial contributions: National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anna B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Sept 1930, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., CA.

 

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ANNA LOU MASCHO ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 July 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Alford, Anna Lou, 87, passed away on July 21, 1996.

            Survived by her sons Gene (Pat) Alford of Lakeside, Arthur (Peggy) Alford of AZ & Donald E. (Millie) Alford of S.D. Beloved sister of William Mascho of OK and Ruth Olsen of OK. She leaves 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

            Funeral Service 10 a.m. Thursday July 25, El Camino Mortuary Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. El camino Mortuary 453-2121.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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ARCHIE HALFORD

 

MERCED SUN-STAR

Merced, Merced Co., CA—18 December 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Archie Halford was born in Udall, Missouri, on March 10, 1906 to David and Mary Halford. He passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9th, at the age of 96.

            He had a heart of a farmer and had farmed most of his life. He moved to Merced County in 1942, where he started to work for Del Monte Corporation when he was 36 years old. He retired in 1971 as a supervisor for the irrigation division.

            Surviving Archie are his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Grissom of Merced; his son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Vanjie Halford of Merced; grandchildren, Tammy Henline of Wheatland, CA, Carey Halford of Merced, Gina Grissom of Santa Ana Heights, CA, and Clinton Clark of Carson City, NV.

            His wife, Alta Halford of Merced, his three brothers, Charley, Frank, and Isaac, and his sister, Laura Carter, all of Udall, MO preceded him in death.

            Funeral services were pending. Stratford Evans Merced Chapel were in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Archie Halford (SS# issued in IA) and list his death date as 9 December 2002, last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.

 

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ARMINDA SOAREZ ALFORD

 

THE CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 10 April 2005

 

            In Loving Memory, Arminda Soarez Alford, also known as “Mida,” “Chiquita,” and “Cha Cha” to her friends, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005. Beloved wife of 35 years of the late Samuel M. Alford; dearest mother of Virginia A. Padilla and husband Alex of Pittsburg, CA, and Gloria E. Barron and husband James of Redwood City, CA; cherished grandmother of six and great grandmother of six. Age 89 years. A resident of San Mateo County for 44 years.

            Mida had a bubbling and outgoing personality that made her loved by many. She enjoyed bowling and dancing until a few years prior to her passing.

            Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, at 1:00 P.M....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arminda S. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 15 June 1915, last residence Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.

 

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ARTHUR DANIEL ALFORD, SR.

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 2 November 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Alford, Arthur, 92, of Lancaster, retired self-employed rancher. Murphy Mortuary, Lancaster.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur D. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Nov 1902 and died 29 Oct 1995, last residence Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Arthur Daniel Alford, born 10 Nov 1902 in MS, died 29 Oct 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Rhodes.

            See the obituary of his daughter Alma Elaine Alford Novak in this compilation. We published the obituary of his daughter Dorothy Louise Alford Pringle in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997. Her obituary lists her father, Arthur Daniel Alford Sr., and siblings: Doris Elouise Alford of Lancaster, CA, Charlotte Virginia Alford Blanchard of North Ridge, CA, and Alma Elaine Alford Novak of Camarillo, CA, and Arthur Daniel Alford, Jr. of Lancaster, CA.

            See Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) for more information on this family.

            His lineage: Arthur Daniel 1902 MS¹, James Thomas 1861 MS², Julius C. 1830 GA³, Spire Washington 1807 GA⁴, Brittain Washington 1782 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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ASHLEY MARIE ALFRED

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 4 November 2006

 

 

WILDOMAR [Riverside Co.]—Ashley Marie Alfred... was born on May 16, 1987 in Denver, Colorado and died on October 29, 2006 in Wildomar, California. Ashley is survived by her mother and father, Justin and Janie Alfred of Murrieta, California and by her four sisters: Amy McGraw of Seattle, Washington, Anna Bartha of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alice Alfred and Abigail Alfred of Murrieta, California. She also had a baby boy, Zion, who was adopted by Charlie and Julie Marquez. In addition, Ashley also had two nieces, Emma Bartha and London McGraw. Ashley was born prematurely and the doctors did not give any hope of her surviving. However, her mother, father, sisters, and hundreds of other Christian friends began a three day time of prayer and fasting, and God miraculously healed Ashley, and the doctors said it was a miracle....

            She became involved in sports at an early age, in particular basketball and softball, but basketball was her forte. However, during her years in sports she struggled with asthma and other injuries, but through prayer and determination God enabled her to overcome those obstacles, and she learned to play through the pain as unto the Lord. She was also a very responsible young lady as far as her schooling and education, her work, and paying her bills and financial obligations. She had all the potential for becoming a wonderful, compassionate, responsible, and contributing woman to the adult world she was beginning to enter. She also had a wonderful and giving personality; she was very outgoing, and had a contagious smile, beautiful blue eyes, and a laugh that would bring joy to and uplift any heart that was discouraged; she was learning to cook from her mother’s guidance, and her family so enjoyed the delicious meals she would prepare. She was attending Mount San Jacinto College and was considering a major in Human Resources, with a minor in Political Science, and she also greatly enjoyed her work at Starbucks where she had made many friends. This past summer she had worked in Colorado Springs with her sister, Anna, on the Jeff Crank campaign for Congress, and everyone she worked with had only good things to say about her work and her ability to work with and communicate with people. She also greatly enjoyed her American Sign Language course at MSJC, and she had plans of using this in the future in perhaps some type of ministry, or work, or both.

            Ashley was greatly loved by her parents, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, and all of her many friends. She will be missed more than any words can possibly express, but we know that she is with Jesus....

            The Memorial Service for Ashley will be held on Mon., Nov. 6, at 1pm at Calvary Chapel of Murrieta in Murrieta, CA. Contributions may be made to the House of Ruth Adoption Services at Calvary Chapel of Downey in Downey, CA. Arrangements Handled By: Sun City - #12490 Joe Smolinski, Director (951) 672-0777 www.miller-jones.com

 

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THE GAZETTE

Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Sunday, 24 December 2006

 

 

            Ashley Marie Alfred May 16, 1987–October 29, 2006. Ashley Marie Alfred was born on May 16, 1987, in Denver. She lived with her family in Colorado Springs until April, 1997, when she and her family moved to Murrieta, CA. Ashley died on October 29, 2006, in Wildomar [Riverside Co.], CA.

            Ashley is survived by her father and mother, Justin and Janie Alfred of Murrieta, CA; her sisters: Amy McGraw of Seattle, WA; Anna Bartha of Colorado Springs, CO; and Alice and Abigail Alfred of Murrieta, CA. Ashley was greatly loved by her entire family and many friends. In the summer of 2006 she enjoyed working for Jeff Crank’s campaign and Starbucks in Colorado Springs.

            A Memorial Service will be held for Ashley on Friday, December 29, 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Worship Center, 505 Castle Road, Colorado Springs. For further information, you may call Calvary Worship Center: 719-632-3311.

 

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AUDREY ALFORD JOHNSON

 

NORTH COUNTY TIMES

Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—11 May 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Audrey Alford Johnson, 90, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003. Alhiser-Comer Mortuary at 225 South Broadway in Escondido handled arrangements.

            Born on June 18, 1912, in Bromly Kent, England, she lived in Escondido for 30 years. She was a homemaker. She was a founding member of America’s Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society.

            Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 57 years, Geoffrey N. Johnson of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law Michael Robert and Mary Johnson of Bend, Oregon; daughters and sons-in-law Jacqueline Frances and Paul Albulet of Santa Clara and Gillian S. and John Albaugh of Columbus, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law Catherine “Billie” and John Mountain of Devon, England; and grandchildren Paul, Ryan, Johnny and Jennifer Albaugh and Ryan Johnson.

 

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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 11 May 2003

 

June 18, 1912-May 7, 2003

 

            Audrey Alford-Johnson, 90, of Escondido died Wednesday. She was born in Bromley, Kent, England, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

            Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey; daughters, Jacqueline Albulet of Santa Clara and Gillian Albaugh of Columbus, Ohio; son, Michael Johnson of Bend, Ore.; sister, Catherine Mountain of Devon, England; and five grandchildren.

            Viewing: 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway, Escondido.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Johnson (SS# issued in MD), last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

 

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AUDREY LOUISE CHRISTIAN ALFORD

 

BOLIVAR COMMERCIAL

Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS—31 August 2005

 

            Audrey Louise Christian Alford, 55, originally of Deeson, Mississippi died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at her home in Lancaster, California.

            Funeral services will be held on Saturday in Lancaster [Los Angeles Co.], California.

            Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church in Gunnison....

            Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Rev. Julius L. Christian of Alligator, MS and the late Mrs. Annie L. Christian.

            She is also survived by her husband Gregory Alford of Lancaster, CA; a son and a daughter, Tyrone L. Alford and Chanelle Alford both of Lancaster, CA; two brothers, Andrew Christian of Memphis, TN and Julius L. Christian, Jr. of Round Lake, MS; four sisters, Catherine Christian of Round Lake, Annie Bowden of Memphis, TN; Mary Anderson of Warsaw, IN; Gearldine Henderson of Beaufort, SC.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Audrey L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 1 Aug 1950, last residence Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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BARBARA J. ALFORD

 

OAKLAND TRIBUNE

Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 26 May 2005

 

            Barbara Alford passed away May 19, 2005, at the age of 72. She was born in Shreveport, La., to Audry Renee Alford and the late Henry Alford.

            Barbara leaves to mourn two brothers, Henry and Kandy, two sons, Larry and Bruce, two daughters, Catherine and Debra, one aunt, Bennie Mae Blanchard, 16 grandchildren, Simone, Andrea, Demardra, Brandi, Monee, Barbara, Shirlawn, Tarena, Terrell, Damon Shawn, James, Ladonna, Kimmie, Cardell and Isaac, and two great-grandsons, Heshimu and Teddy (whom she raised as her own), four nieces, Carolyn, Charlotte, Melanie and Sonji, two nephews, Courtney and Kimani, three godchildren, Donald Ray, Deanna and Deliliah, 24 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will occur today, Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley, Calif. Interment will follow at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, Calif. Harris Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Dec 1932, last residence not listed.

 

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BARBARA JANE WAITE ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 26 July 2003

 

            Barbara Jane Alford, 74, died Tuesday [July 22] at Reche Canyon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Colton. Born in Los Angeles, Mrs. Alford lived in San Bernardino 10 years. Previously she lived in Redlands 64 years. She was a nurse for 20 years at Redlands Community Hospital

            She graduated from Redlands High School in 1947.

            Mrs. Alford received a certificate of recognition for service in foster care from San Bernardino County.

            She belonged to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 47 in Riverside and the American Gold Star Mothers. She volunteered for the American Red Cross, the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda and Meals on Wheels. She participated in Operation Send-Off at Norton Air Force Base during the Vietnam War. She helped establish a memorial at Jennie Davis Park in Redlands for service people who died in combat.

            She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and the First Congregational Church, both in Redlands, and most recently Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank; three sons, Daniel of San Bernardino, Philip of Yucaipa and Robert of Redlands; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Bethel of Highland.

            Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino. Graveside services will be at noon Monday at Riverside National Cemetery. Emmerson-Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.

            Memorial contributions: the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 47 in Riverside or Emmanuel United Methodist Church in San Bernardino.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 3 Feb 1929, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Barbara Jane Waite both 3 Feb 1929 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Graddock.

 

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BARBARA JEAN SWATON ALFORD

Wife of Jerald Robert Alford, AAFA #0113

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Thursday, 2 February 2006

 

            Barbara Jean Alford, 74, of Westminster, a retired finisher, died Jan. 31, 2006, of sepsis. Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Westminster Memorial Park.

            Husband, Jerald; sons, James, Charles, Robert; sister, Dorothy Jenkins; two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Oct 1931, last residence Westminster, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Barbara Jean Swaton born 11 Oct 1931 in Ventura Co., mother’s maiden name Silva.

 

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BERNITA H. WALKER ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 23 February 1994

 

Feb. 28, 1915–Feb. 21, 1994

 

            Bernita “Skeet” Alford, 78, of Tracy died Monday at Tracy Community Hospital.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Gravity, Iowa, and lived in Tracy 31 years. She was a lab technician for Holly Sugar Corp. before retiring in 1976. She was a member of the American Heart Association, San Joaquin-Calaveras Division, Stockton.

            She is survived by her husband, Roy Alford of Tracy; and brother, Hubert L. Walker of Banta.

            A graveside service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tracy Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Fry Memorial Chapel, Tracy, in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1994) dates of Bernita Alford (SS# issued in IA), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Bernita H. Alford, born 28 Feb 1915 in IA and died 21 Feb 1994 in San Joaquin Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Freeman and father’s surname Walker.

 

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BERTHA J. ROBERTSON ALFORD

 

SIERRA STAR

Oakhurst, Madera Co., CA—Friday, 7 September 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

COARSEGOLD [Madera Co.]—Bertha J. Alford, 68, a homemaker, died on September 2 at her home. Memorial services were held on Thursday at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, where she was a faithful member for three years.

            She was born in Arch, New Mexico, on September 20, 1932, to Charlotte and Joseph Robertson. She was a long-time resident of New Mexico before moving to Coarsegold to be with her son and his family.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 40 years, Victor. She was the mother of George Alford and his wife, Kathleen, and the grandmother of Candace Alford of Coarsegold, and Cheryl Edwards of Madera. She leaves her great-grandsons Dustin Valenzuela and Bryce Edwards of Madera. Her four sisters, Myra Robertson and Nora Doyal of New Mexico, Norma Ferguson of Texas, and Lillian Tucker of Arizona survive her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha J. Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

 

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BETTY JEWEL ALFORD ECHOLS

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 21 February 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Betty Echols, 79, of Stockton died Sunday [February 17] at home. She was born in Weleetka, Oklahoma, and lived in Stockton for 20 years. She was a caregiver for in-home care for 30 years.

            Surviving are her daughters, Joyce Goree and Doris Chambers, both of Stockton, siblings, Ethlyn Howard of Stockton, Marvin Alford and Francis Fountain, both of Omaha, Nebraska, and Alice Maxwell and Fern Jones, both of Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren.

            Services were held at Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church, 1845 W. Washington, Street. Burial was in Stockton Rural Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty J. Echols (SS# issued in OK) was born 12 Apr 1922, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            In 1930, Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK, Betty J. Alford, 7 OK (Negro), is listed as the granddaughter of Ludah Maxwell, 57 LA.

            Most of the 30 or so Alfords in this county in 1930 are recognized as descendants of Solomon B. Alford, b. 1828 AL, the son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave girl Lussie had six children, one of which was Matthew Solomon Alford, b. June 1860 MS, who was enumerated in Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK in 1930. CA Deaths lists Matt Alford, born in MS, died 22 Feb 1961 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.

            AAFA has members from this branch of the family—both the “white” and the “black” limbs of the tree. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford-Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage Of An African American Family about this branch of the family.

 

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BETTY LOUISE STONE ALFORD

Mother of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203

 

DAILY NEWS [not verbatim]

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—_____ October 1989

Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1990

 

            Betty L. Alford died at the Alford Cattle Ranch home 10 miles west of Red Bluff on October 17, 1989.

            Mrs. Alford was born to Samuel Joseph Stone and Rachel Margaret (Hazen) Stone June 17, 1926 in Los Molinos (Tehama County) California at her parents’ farm home. She graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1945 and went on to graduate from Mercy College of Nursing in Sacramento as a Registered Nurse in 1948.

            On September 12, 1948 Betty married Jack V. Alford of Carmel, California. Her husband preceded her in death on July 11, 1989. Born to this union were two children, James V.Alford and Patricia Ann (Alford) DeGrofft.

            Mrs. Alford was a working partner in the family’s 7th generation cattle ranching operation west of Red Bluff (Tehama County) California.

            She was active in the Registered Nurses Assn., Tehama County Historical and Genealogical Societies, and past president of the Tehama County Cowbells. In 1975, Tehama County Cowbells honored Mrs. Alford as Cowbell of the year.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her son James V. Alford, his wife Vicki, and their children Quinn Roy and Abigail Paige, all of Red Bluff; her daughter Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft of Pendleton, OR, her husband Duane, and their children Ryan and Tiah Jillian; brothers Sam Stone of Oakland, Bill Stone of Red Bluff, Fred Stone of Woodland, Robert Stone of Bass Lake, and Jim Stone of Seattle, WA; sisters Ann Willard McNabb of Red Bluff, Emily Ruff of Paskenta, Sally Tatro of Gerber, June Moore of Turlock, and Nancy Henderson of ID. A brother Henry Stone preceded her in death.

            Burial was in the Alford Family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, John Vernon “Jack” Alford, in this compilation.

 

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BETTY OPAL ALFORD BULLARD

 

THE RECORD [not verbatim]

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 27 July 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Betty Opal Alford Bullard, 72, of Stockton died Tuesday [July 25] at home. She was born in Tennessee and had lived in Stockton since 1972. She was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Church of Christ.

            She is survived by her husband, Charles Bullard of Stockton; children, Jeannie Bettencourt of Lodi, Barbara Walker and Eddie Steve Bullard, both of Stockton, and Charlene Beerline of Gillette, Wyoming; siblings, Lucille Rogers of Tennessee, Roy Alford and Helen Alford, both of Illinois, Joe Alford of Florida, and Helene Sutton of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

            Services [will be] held on Friday at Eastside Church of Christ. Burial was at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty Bullarld (SS# issued in TN) was born 30 Jan 1928, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            She is probably the Bettie O. Alford, age 2-3/12, listed on the 1930 census in Coffee Co., TN, with her parents Wesley Alford 27, and Nola O. 22, brother Leighton 3-11/12, and sister Lizzie L. 4/12. All and their parents were born in TN.

 

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BOYD EMERSON ALVORD

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Thursday, 5 February 2009

 

            Boyd Emerson Alvord was born in Bellingham, WA on June 20, 1920, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009.

            Boyd attended elementary, high school and college in Bellinham, WA area prior to entering the U.S. Army Air Force on January 15, 1940. He was a Staff Sergeant based at Scott Field in Illinois. During a hospital stay in Fargo, North Dakota Boyd’s nurse was Agnes Dahm. Boyd was then transferred to Fitzsimons Hospital in Denver and Agnes followed. After a brief courtship they were married on June 17, 1943 in Denver, CO. Boyd received an honorable discharge from the Air Force on August 10, 1943. Boyd and Agnes moved to Sacramento, CA where he was employed by the Air Force as an Administrative Assistant at the Sacramento Air Service Command. In March, 1945 he left Sacramento and moved to Redding to study accounting and work for H.L. Griffin Jr., Public Accountant.

            In March, 1950 Boyd started to work full time for C.M. Dicker Inc. as men’s buyer and Office and Credit Manager. In 1969 he was named Vice President and Secretary of C.M. Dicker Inc. and became a partner in the organization. In 1974 Boyd and Agnes moved to San Diego, CA with Bob and Enid Dicker after they purchased controlling interest of Walker Scott, a fourteen department store chain. Boyd served as Sr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Boyd also continued his duties at C.M. Dicker Inc. in Redding. In 1985 the Walker Scott Corporation was sold and he and Agnes moved back to Redding, CA. Upon his retirement from Dickers on July 31, 1990 he enjoyed his time with his family and friends, traveling, reading and listening to classical music.

            Boyd was a very hard worker and instilled a strong work ethic in his four children. Boyd believed strongly in education. He was able to provide a college education for his children and grandchildren. Boyd often brought his accounting books home to work on and even took them to their Hat Creek “cabin” when the family spent weekends and vacations. He always had a joke (quite often off-color) and an amusing comment for everyone. He loved his family, life long friends and the community of Redding.

            Boyd was a member a several clubs and organizations. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans, an honorary life member of B.P.O. Elks, a former member of Rotary Club of Redding and San Diego, former member University Club-San Diego, former member of American Society of Corporate Secretary’s-San Diego, former member of Corporate Financial Council-San Diego, former member of National Association of Public Accountants, and a former member of the Redding Trade Club. Boyd served as Worshipful Master of Reading Masonic Order 254 in 1991.

            Boyd and Agnes were also very giving to the Redding community. They donated funds for the kitchen at Mercy Oaks and made several donations to the local YMCA as well as the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

            Boyd is survived by his wife, Agnes, and his four children, David (Irene) Alvord, Terry (Kathy) Alvord, and Diane (Bob) Kempley, of Redding, California and Patricia (Dennis) Erardi, of Stockton, CA and grandchildren Stephanie Alvord of Fresno, Ruth Ann (Will) Gilroy and Sam Alvord of Redding. Michelle Alvord of Encinitas, Lori Kempley of Oceanside, Brian (Kim) Kempley of Tallahassee, FL, Elizabeth Erardi of Stockton, and two great-grandchildren Aurelia and Carly Gilroy of Redding, CA. He is also survived by sisters Ruth Alvord of Seattle, WA and Shirley Cool of Sacramento, and several nieces and nephews.

            A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro.

            In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be sent to Mercy Foundation - North “Work of the Sisters” or Mercy Hospice, 2400 Washington Ave. Suite #410, Redding, CA 96001; the Shiner’s Hospice, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 or the Reading Masonic Lodge #254, P.O. Box 494352, Redding, CA 94049-4352.

            Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com

 

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RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Saturday, 4 April 2009

 

            Redding lost a colorful slice of its past with the recent passing of Boyd and Agnes (Aggie) Alvord. Boyd and Aggie passed away within a month of each after a lifetime of business success and charitable giving in Redding. I had the pleasure of knowing Boyd, Aggie and family for more than 40 years and benefited from having Boyd as a mentor soon after I graduated from college. My first full-time job, in fact, was as an assistant to Boyd in the office of the old Dicker’s Department Store on Market Street. Boyd was a partner in the store.

            Reddingites who have been around for a while fondly remember Dickers Department Store. Dickers played a major role in the Redding retail economy for years and its new store was the key anchor to solidify the Redding Downtown Mall redevelopment project in the late 1960s. The large space is now home to Need 2 Speed go kart raceway.

            At its peak Dickers employed 50 people. The spacious new mall store was popular because it had everything, including a large men’s department, a very popular women’s “ready to wear” department, a deli and even a shoe store. It was the first major new department store in Redding to have the open and airy look and feel of today’s stores.

            The early Dicker’s stores were led by founder C.M (Charles) Dicker. CM’s son Robert (Bob) took over and added smaller stores in Anderson and Salinas. Bob and Boyd became inseparable partners.

            Boyd Alvord was the man behind the scenes of Dicker’s success. Bob Dicker was the president and the public face of the company as it grew, but he graciously talks of Boyd as being his “calming influence.” Bob was the free-thinker and the idea man but he readily acknowledged that Boyd was the even keel that maintained the steadiness needed for the ultimate success of the company. One could surmise that more than once, Boyd might have dissuaded Bob from a few zany moves!

            Bob referred to Boyd as “mother” and as those who were around the two for any length of time know, Boyd truly was the financial guru who kept it all together. The use of the term “colorful” as it related to Boyd was also an understatement. Even down to his last few months, Boyd used his off-color humor to cause a chuckle with his visitors. On one of my last visits, Boyd’s speech was impaired, but that didn’t stop him from writing down his joke.

            Aggie, of course, had to be a saint, not only to manage the Alvord household with four rambunctious kids, but also a husband who might have been considered a bit of a workaholic. For all who knew Boyd, his work day did not stop after the store closed. Most nights he worked on the books at home, with the assistance of a cocktail, of course.

            He was also the consummate “micro manager,” which also occasionally presented a troublesome aspect. Bob explained how Boyd would follow Aggie around the grocery store pointing out various ways she could save a nickel. Did I mention Aggie and sainthood?

            The most notable achievement of Dickers was not only its presence in Redding and the foundation as a major anchor for the Downtown Mall, but also the almost legendary 1975 purchase of the Walker Scott Department Store chain in San Diego. This was the classic case of the minnow swallowing the whale.

            Bob recalled the story about his decision to make the purchase and how he sprung it on his partner and friend while Boyd was in Europe visiting son David who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bob became president of Walker Scott and Boyd, vice president and secretary. The two moved their families to San Diego for several years while still also operating the Redding Dickers store. Bob called Boyd the most precise finance person he ever met and it was that skill that cleaned up the operations of the 12-store chain.

            Boyd and Aggie came back to Redding and retired, but they shared their financial success and became benefactors to many charities in the Redding area including the YMCA and the Catholic Church.

            Aggie was Catholic and she and Boyd gave willingly to support numerous church-related efforts including a $250,000 donation to fully fund the kitchen at the Mercy Oaks Senior Center. Boyd was also involved with community service, serving as a member of Redding Rotary and the Masonic Lodge.

            The Alvords will be missed by many friends and acquaintances as well as sons Terry and David and daughters Diane and Patsy.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Boyd Emerson Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Agnes Dorothy Dahm Alvord, in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES AUGUSTUS ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE

Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA—12 November 1940

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Resident here for 22 years, Charles Augustus Alford, 62, 1015 Sierra Street, died last night at a hospital here. He was a native of Elko, Nev., and was employed by the Shell Oil company until about a year ago.

            Alford is survived by a widow, Rose; four daughters, Mrs. M.V. Sanford and Mrs. Tiny Phillips of Los Angeles, and Betty Alford and Mrs. Joe Day of Martinez; four sons, Charles, Louis, Frank and James Alford of Martinez; his mother, Mrs. Felicia Cameron of Martinez and a sister, Mrs. Harry Oswill of Martinez.

            He was a member of Martinez Lodge of Moose.

            Services will be held tomorrow at 2 o’clock at Brunscher-Connolly chapel. Burial will be in Alamo cemetery.

 

Photo from Alamo Cemetery, Alamo, Contra Costa Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Charles August Alford, born 17 Feb 1878 in NV and died 11 Nov 1940 in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Lewis.

            See the obituaries of his children Frank M. Alford and Lewis Everet Alford in this compilation.

            Charles Augustus Alford married m. Rose May Lane, b. 10 May 1881, Winnemuca, Humboldt Co., NV, the daughter of Ash Lane and Susan A. Wood; d. 10 March 1975, Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.

            Charles was the son of Charles Alford, b. 1849, Alabama; d. abt 1880. He m. 21 August 1878 [this date is after the birth of Charles Augustus but is listed in Nevada marriages, 1860–1987 (Ancestry.com)], Tuscarora, Elko Co., NV, to Philena J. Lewis. She was b. 17 Nov 1860, Ephraim, Sanpete Co., UT, the daughter of John Lewis and Augusta Camilla Taylor; d. 18 September 1945, Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA, and was buried 20 September 1945, Alamo Cemetery, Danville, CA.

            His lineage: Charles Augustus 1878 NV¹, Charles 1849 AL².

 

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CHARLES “CHUCK” ALFORD

 

DESERT SUN

Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Friday, 19 January 2007

 

            Charles “Chuck” Alford of Cathedral City died January 11, 2007. He was born on January 25, 1930 to Charles and Bessie Alford in Whittier, CA. He married Jerline James on June 11, 1949 in Arvin, Calif.

            He was a refrigeration engineer for 42 years and was a member of the Arvin Exchange Club.

            Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jerline; his daughter and son-in-law Martha and Jan Philip Anderson of Cathedral City; sisters, Glenda Harris of Bakersfield, Donna Prader of Idaho; a brother, George Fox of Utah; two grandchildren, Charles Philip and Bryan Christopher Anderson of San Diego and two great-grandchildren, Alexis Maria and Nikki Elizabeth Anderson of San Diego.

            A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at Desert Chapel in Palm Springs.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary. (760) 327-1257.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Cathedral City, Riverside Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Charles Alford, born 25 Jan 1930 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Burnett.

            On the 1930 census, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Charles Alford Jr., age 3/12 born CA, is the only child of Charles C. Alford, 24 OH, and his wife Bessie A. 21 OK.

            CA Deaths lists Charles C. Alford, born 22 Jan 1906 in OH and died 20 Oct 1990 in Riverside Co.

            In 1910, East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, Charles C. Alford, age 4 b. OH, is living with his parents, Charles J. Alford, 27 WV and Calvie P. 25 PA, and siblings Pearl and James.

            On Charles Jonah Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 36, a potter living in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH. He was born 3 Aug 1882 and names his nearest relative Calvie P. Alford of the same address.

            CA Deaths lists Charles Jonah Alford, born 3 Aug 1882 in WV, died 18 Sept 1956 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Walters.

            CA Deaths lists Calvie Pearl Alford, born 28 Feb 1884 in PA, died 27 June 1957 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Wood.

            Family trees on Ancestry.com list the parents of Charles Jonah Alford as James R. Alford and Elizabeth Walters.

            His lineage: Charles 1930 CA¹, Charles C. 1906 OH², Charles Jonah 1882 WV³, James R. 1850 OH⁴.

 

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CHARLES DOUGLAS “DOUG” ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 1 October 2006

 

            Native San Diegan, Charles Douglas Alford, “Doug”, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the age of 74. A third-generation San Diegan and Point Loma resident since 1964, he celebrated each day in San Diego as “another day in paradise”. He was an avid sports enthusiast, participating in college football, and later yacht racing, sail boarding, cycling and golf over the years. In the 50’s Doug was a Marine Corps jet fighter pilot, affectionately known by his squadron mates as “Cheeks”, who described him as having more “moxie” than most. He always looked back fondly at his “jet jock” days, and left the Marine Corps as a Captain. It was during his next career as a commercial pilot with TWA that he met his Swedish wife-to-be, Ulla-Britt, “Britt”, a Pan American airline hostess also stationed in New York. Doug and Britt were married in 1959 in San Francisco. Throughout the years, Doug embraced his ties to Sweden, taking up the language and visiting there often with his family. Doug and Britt moved to Berkeley, CA where he studied law at Boalt School of Law, with the two returning in 1964 to San Diego, his place of birth. Doug practiced law while he and Britt raised two children in Point Loma. He specialized in maritime law, was a long-time partner of Luce Forward and later went on to found two law firms. Doug was an active sailor at the San Diego Yacht Club, where he was Commodore in 1988. His sailing and legal interests served him well that year as he led the Club’s efforts to help defend the 1988 America’s Cup yacht race against New Zealand both on the water and in the courtroom. In later years, Doug focused his efforts on bicycle racing, winning medals in the senior divisions of many national level competitions.

            In 1999, Doug was diagnosed with oral cancer, which required aggressive treatment and eventually eliminated his ability to eat. The disease ultimately contributed to his contraction of pneumonia. Never one to dwell on the difficulties of his illness, Doug next devoted himself to playing golf. He was proud when celebrated as 2002 Golfer of the Year by his local golfing group. His family and friends admire his stoicism, especially during his trying illness, never complaining about his situation. He is remembered by many for his passion for flying, for sports, his career, and for his fondness for jazz and mystery novels.

            His family (wife Britt, son Michael, and daughter Annika) remember Doug for his quiet but warm love, his strength of character, his ever-enduring pragmatism, and his dry sense of wit.

            Services will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 4, followed by a celebration of Doug’s life at the San Diego Yacht Club at 3:00 p.m....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles D. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 19 July 1932, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Charles Douglas Alford, born 19 July 1932 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Day.

            See the obituary of his mother, Aline Day Alford Crocker, in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES E. HOLFORD

 

WEST COUNTY TIMES

Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA—20 January 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

June 21, 1911–Jan. 12, 1998

 

            Charles Holford, a retired teacher, died Jan. 12 in a Berkeley hospital. He was 86.

            The native of Gainesville, Texas, lived in Richmond many years.

            He is survived by his wife, Theresa Holford of Richmond; daughters, Lorraine Holford of Richmond and Barbara Holford of Los Angeles; a sister, Ophelia Hill of Los Angeles; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at McGee Avenue Baptist Church in Berkeley.... Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home in Oakland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles E. Holford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 June 1911, but his death date is listed as January 15, last residence Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Theresa Evelyn Hicks Holford, in this compilation.

 

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CHARLES LEE HALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 January 2007

 

Sept. 8, 1920–December 27, 2006

 

            Charles Lee Halford, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006.

            He was the oldest child of Charles Jackson and Lela Toomer Halford. The family moved from Texas to Lone, Arkansas when he was a child. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1935. He worked in Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho and later near his home in Arkansas. He completed an apprenticeship and became a dental laboratory technician while living in Texas. He moved to California in 1945. He worked for several dentists before becoming a partner in the Maze & Brazeau Dental Laboratory. He retired in 1984.

            He married Claire Marshall in 1949. They raised their four children in Lathrop and Manteca, California. He served as Scoutmaster for the Lathrop Boy Scouts. He was on the Board of Lathrop Elementary School in the 1980’s. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Stockton and the United Lutheran Church of Manteca. He held leadership position in both congregations.

            He is survived by his wife, Claire; children, Judy of Stockton, CA, Mary of Greenbelt, MD, Charles of Manteca, CA and Marjorie of Portland, OR; sisters, Mary of Seattle, WA and Margaret of Eastover, SC; brothers, Kenneth of Stockton, CA and Foster of Minden, LA and 3 grandchildren.

            Services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the Merrill Gardens at Carson Oaks, 6715 Inglewood St., Stockton, CA.

            Services will be in the living room of the Assisted Living Facility where Charles and Claire lived. He will be buried at Sea. Arrangements are being made through the Neptune Society of Northern CA, Stockton Branch....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Halford (SS# issued in AR), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his brother Kenneth M. “Mack” Halford in this compilation.

            His lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Charles Lee 1920 TX¹, Charles Jackson 1884 AR², Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN³, Alfred Marion 1831 TN⁴, Bradley 1794 NC⁵, John 1765 VA⁶, John 1745 ?? ⁷.

 

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CHARLES S. ALVORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—13 February 1943

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Entered into rest in this city, February 13, 1943, Charles S. Alvord, beloved husband of Catherine A. Alvord, loving father of Mrs. Eleta Alvord Schroeder of San Francisco; a native of Missouri.

            Mr. Alvord is at the Palm Chapel of James R. Garlick, corner of Twentieth and P Streets, where friends are welcome. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from the Palm Chapel of James R. Garlock, corner of Twentieth and P Street. Entombment East Lawn Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Services at the Mausoleum under the auspices of Sacramento Lodge No. 6, B.P.O.E.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Charles S. Alvord, born 20 May 1869 in MO and died 13 Feb 1943 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Sullivan.

            Charles and his wife Catherine were the only Alvords enumerated in 1930 Sacramento, CA. According to that census he was born about 1879 in Missouri. They were also the only two Alvords in 1920 Sacramento Co. In 1910 Charles and Catherine were in Sacramento Co. with their daughter Eleta A. who was born in CA in 1895. Also in Sacramento Co. in 1910 was a William B. Alvord 37, born in Missouri.

            In the 1908 Alvord book we found Charles S. Alvord b. about 1875 in St. Louis, then a printer in Sacramento, CA. His brother Bruce, b. St. Louis was also a resident of Sacramento CA. His father was Charles Seymour Alvord who had two wives. He married one in Nov. 1875 which was about the year Charles S. was born.

            His ALVORD lineage: Charles S. 1875 MO¹, Charles Seymour 1847 OH², William Brewster 1803 CT³, Butler 1780 CT⁴, Daniel 1743-3 CT⁵, Thomas 1710 MA⁶, Thomas 1683 CT⁷, Thomas 1653 CT⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹.

 

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CHARLOTTE ANN ALFORD DAY MALONE

 

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN [not verbatim]

Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—10 May 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Charlotte Malone ended a five-month battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 7, 2000. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Malone and mother of Christopher Day. Charlotte also had three stepchildren, Heather, Amy, and P.J. Malone and four grandchildren.

            Born on May 22, 1948, in Stantion [?], Texas. She was a proud graduate of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She moved to California in 1988 to continue career ambitions as an accountant. Charlotte had a career change in the late 80’s. She became a detention officer for Kern County and advanced to the state where she was a sergeant at Corcoran State Prison.

            Charlotte was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Alford, and is survived by her siblings, Gloria Green, Alice Grove, Jackie Alford, and Johnny Alford. Her nieces and nephews, Tammie Berry, Linda Green, Ron Green, and Gary Green also survive her.

            Services [will be] held on Thursday, May 11 at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in Bakersfield followed by a graveside service.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Charlotte A. Day (SS# issued in TX), but her birth date is listed as 22 March 1948, last residence not listed.

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry.com), lists Charlette Ann Alford born 22 March 1948 in McMullen Co., daughter of John J. Alford and Rosa Lee Alford. Alice Ruth Alford was born 15 Feb 1942 in Ector Co., daughter of John J. Alford and Rosalee Landis.

            Texas Birth Index also lists her son Christopher Gilbert Day, born 18 July 1972 in Harris Co., son of Darryl Edgar Day and Charlotte Ann Alford.

            Texas Marriage Collection (Ancestry.com) lists the marriage of Darryl Edgar Day and Charlotte Ann Alford on 12 Nov 1966 in Ector Co.

            From AAFA Texas Cemetery records, Rosa Lee Landis Alford, wife of John J. Alford, (5 Feb 1916 - 30 Apr 1969) is buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Texas Death Index, 1903–2000 (Ancestry.com), confirms the death date and place and lists her marital status as single.

 

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CHAUNCEY H. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—16 January 1931

 

            At 3645 Crestmont avenue, January 14, Chauncey H. Alford, beloved husband of Henrietta A. Alford; loving father of Lelia K. Wern and Helen Kingsley Badger, and grandfather of Mrs. Cordelia W. Tuttle.

            Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Dellenbaugh-Tansell-McKellar, Ind., Ltd., 630 Venice Boulevard.

 

Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

Inscription: 1^ST SGT. CO B MO. INF.

 

AAFA NOTES: Chauncey was the conductor on a train that Jesse James held up in Missouri in 1874. See “Jesse James Meets Conductor Alford,” published in AAFA ACTION, June 1989.

 

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CHESTER ARTHUR “CHET” ALFORD, JR.

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 October 2004

 

 

            Alford, Jr., Chester A. May 21, 1918 to October 7, 2004 Fun loving, kind hearted, with a love for life, “Chet” as he was known to his friends, passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

            He was preceded in death by Ruth, his wife of fifty-nine years, who passed away on February 24, 1998.

            He is survived by his brothers, Tom and Jack, sisters, Evelyn and Genevieve, his three children, Jerry Alford, Roger Alford, and Janet McDonald, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his loyal four legged companion “Pancho”.

            Chet was a good neighbor and good friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Chester A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth D. Alford; and his siblings Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Robert Earl Alford, William Joseph Alford, and Thomas H. Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Chester A. Alford, born 21 May 1918 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.

            On the 1930 census in Imperial, Imperial Co., CA, Chester A. Jr., age 11 b. CA, is listed with his parents, Chester A. Alford 43 LA, and Evelyn B. 40 CA, and his siblings, all b. in CA: Thomas H. 13, Evelyn 10, John S. 7, Robert E. 3-6/12, and Genevieve A. 1-1/12.

            CA Deaths lists Chester Arthur Alford, born 19 Feb 1887 in LA, died 7 Feb 1957 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Delhoume.

            From AAFA’s Alford Marriages in Louisiana: S.P. Alford married Alice Delhomme 4 Oct 1881 in Lafayette Parish.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com (unknown submitter) shows Chester Arthur Alford’s parents as Sidney Peterson Alford and Alice Delhomme. Sidney’s parents are listed as L.H. Alford and E.P. Stevens. Sidney’s parents are listed elsewhere as I.H. and E.P. Stephen.

 

1910 CENSUS

Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA

Dwelling #68

 

John Y. Bedell        head                 29      TX AL AL      first marriage, 7 years

                                                                                          Hotel clerk

Mabel                      wife                 26      TX AL LA      first marriage, 7 years

                                                                                          1 child, 1 living

Bernice A.              dau                     6      TX TX TX

Sydney P. Alford   father-in-law    50      AL AL LA      laundry teamster

                                                                                          Widower

Chester                   brother-in-law  22      LA AL LA      RR office clerk

Earl                         brother-in-law  19      LA AL LA      RR office clerk

 

            In 1870, Jones Bluff, Sumter Co., AL: Sidney Alford, 13 AL, is living with his probable mother, Elizabeth Alford, 39 SC, and his brothers Willie 11 AL and James 10 AL. Listed after Elizabeth is what looks like “_____, Steves” 59 SC.

            In 1860, Rankin Co., MS: I.H. Alford, 51 NC, E.P. 30 SC, and males M.L. 9 AL, S.P. 3 MS, and W.G. 11/12 MS.

            Isaac Hinton Alford married his third wife Elizabeth Stephens 24 Apr 1849, in Autauga Co, AL.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Chester Arthur 1918 CA¹, Chester Arthur 1887 LA², Sidney Peterson 1857 AL³, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC⁴, Peyton ???? NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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CLARA MARLENE O’DAY ALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS [not verbatim]

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—14 July 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Clara Marlene Alford passed away at home in Mountain View [Santa Clara Co.] on July 4, 1998 at age 61. Memorial services [will be] held on July 18 at Calvary Baptist Church in Redwood City.

            A 1955 graduate of Mountain View High School, she was a retired senior administrative assistant at Syntex Labs in Palo Alto.

            Her daughters Regina Alford and Denise Wheaton; grandchildren Jeanette Alford and Bryan Wheaton; and son-in-law Roger Wheaton survive her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 March 1937, last residence Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her daughter Regina Kay Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Clara Marlene Oday, born 31 March 1937 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Knake.

 

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CLARENCE LAMBERT ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Wednesday, 18 December 1996

 

            Services for Clarence Lambert Alford, 75, of Fresno, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Bible Church. Mr. Alford, owner of Pilot Car Service and retired from Hershey Foods, died Sunday [December 15].

            Remembrances may be sent to Saint Agnes Hospice, 1303 E. Herndon Ave., Fresno 93720 or to Community Bible Church, 2044 E. Nees, Fresno 93720. Chapel of The Light is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clarence L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 18 Oct 1921, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Clarence Lambert Alford, born 18 Oct 1921 in KY, died 15 Dec 1995 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Trogdon.

            Kentucky birth Index, 1911–1999, lists Clarence L. Alford, born 18 Oct 1921 in Henderson Co., mother’s name Adalee Trogden.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com lists his wife, Louise Johnson (1918–1986) and his parents, William Clay Alford (1899–1982) and Ada Lee Trogden (1897–1985).

            On William Clay Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 20, born 3 Sept 1899. He is a finisher for the Murphy Chair Co. living in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. His nearest relative is Ada L. Alford.

            His lineage: Clarence Lambert 1921 KY¹, William Clay 1899 KY², Joseph Clayton KY 1871³, Joseph 1846 KY⁴, Joseph 1814 KY⁵.

 

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CLARK BAKER ALFORD

 

Photo from Brenda Jackson Bergsaker Monaco, a descendant of Wesley J. Alford (son of Ashley Owen Alford)

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—4 September 1928

 

            Of 3938 Second avenue, Dr. Clark B. Alford, aged 89 years, beloved father of M.C. Alford.

            Funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the chapel of E. Clair Overholtzer Co., 1236 South Grand.

 

In another article:

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—6 September 1928

 

Official Death List

 

Name and place of death                 Age           Date

ALFORD, Clark, Los Angeles        89              Sept. 2

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Milton Clark Alford and Harvey Carroll Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Clark Baker 1839 NY¹, Ruel 1801 VT², Ashley Owen 1770 VT³, Benedict 1716 CT⁴, Benedict 1688 CT⁵, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁶, Benedict 1619 England⁷.

 

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CLAUDE H. ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 December 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Claude H. Alford, 75, of Stockton died Thursday [December 9] in a hospital. Mr. Alford was born in Sawyer [Choctaw Co.], OK. He lived in Stockton for 59 years. Mr. Alford was a grinder with American Molding & Mill Works. He was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 3088. Mr. Alford served in the Army during World War II. He was married for 56 years.

            Survivors: wife, Lorene L. Alford of Stockton; daughter, Sandra Jones of Stockton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, East Harney Lane and Highway 99, Lodi.... Committal: Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. Mortuary; Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, Lodi, CA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claude H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Oct 1924, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Lorene L. Cook Alford, in this compilation.

            In 1930 in Dabney, Beckham Co., OK, Claude L. Alford, age 5 b. OK, is living with his parents, Monroe Alford 30 AR (parents b. TN) and Ona 25 TX, and his brother H.M. Jr. 7 OK.

            In 1920 in Delmar, Carroll Co., AR, Roy Alford, age 20, is the oldest child living with his parents, William Alford 40 and Miami 41, and 9 siblings. All were born in AR.

            On Roy Munroe Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 19, born 6 March 1899 living in Delmar Carroll Co., AR. He is a farmer working for W.T. Alford. His father, unnamed, is his nearest relative.

            SSDI records show that Roy M. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 6 March 1899, died 23 Aug 1989 in Harrison, Boone Co., AR.

            In 1900, Osage, Carroll Co., AR, Roy M. Alford, age 1 b. March 1899 in AR, is living with his parents, Will T. Alford, 21 born Jan 1879 in AR, and Mima 21 born Dec 1878 in AR, and his brother Ray D. 3 born Jan 1897 in AR. Next door is his grandfather, Thomas Alford, 67 b. March 1833 in TN, his daughter Tennessee Fultz 41 born Nov 1858 in AR, widow, and her 2 children.

            On William Thomas Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 39, born 26 Jan 1879, living in Delmar, Carroll Co., AR. His wife Mima Alford is his nearest relative.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Claude H. 1924 OK, Roy Monroe 1899 AR, William Thomas 1879 AR, Thomas Franklin 1858 AR, Thomas H. 1833 TN, John 1786 NC.

 

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CLEO ROSS ALFORD

 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN

San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA—14 August 1968

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Cleo Ross Alford, 67, 3456 Bronson St., San Bernardino, died Monday, San Bernardino hospital. Native Kansas, resident San Bernardino 30 years. Retired immigrant investigator.

            Member: Elks Lodge No. 3362; National Association of retired Civil Employees.

            Survivors: widow, Mary D., San Bernardino; sisters, Mrs. Nina Stone, San Leandro, Mrs. Stella Jesten, Montana, Mrs. June Holeman, Kansas; brother, John, Kansas.

            Services: 11 A.m. Friday, Mark B. Shaw chapel; burial, Montecito Memorial Park….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cleo Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 June 1901 and died _____ August 1968, last residence San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Cleo R. Alford, born 14 June 1901 and died 12 August 1968, mother’s maiden name Eakins.

            On the 1930 census, Cleo is living alone in Curlew, Ferry Co., WA, dwelling #28: Cleo R. Alford, single age 28 b. KS, working for the Border Patrol.

            Cleo’s parents were Albert Lee Alford and Linda Jane Eakins. Family members reporting data list his wife as Dorothy.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Some of the Known Descendants of John Alford who died 1748 VA.

            His lineage: Cleo R. 1901 KS¹, Albert Lee 1875 IN², Joseph McClure 1834 VA³, John 1795 VA⁴, John 1768 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 MD⁷.

 

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CORA AGNES BICKLEY WILSON ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—22 July 1958

 

            Cora Agnes Alford, 77, a resident of Modesto for 16 years, died last night in a local hospital following an extended illness.

            A native of Tennessee, she was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Salida.

            She leaves five children, Allie Kent of Modesto, Ethel Schlenker of Sacramento, Robert W. Wilson, William B. Wilson, and James H. Wilson of Texas, 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

            Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday in the Shannon chapel.... Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Cora Agnes Alford born 7 Nov 1880 in TN and died 21 July 1958, father’s surname Bickley, mother’s maiden name not listed.

 

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DANNY KEITH ALFORD

 

DAILY REVIEW [not verbatim]

Hayward, Alameda Co., CA—Saturday, 26 October 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Danny Keith Alford died on Thursday, October 24, 2002. He was 56.

            Born in Long Beach, Mr. Alford lived in Hayward for 21 years. He earned a B.A. and M.A. from UCLA, had been a doctoral candidate at the University of California at Berkeley, taught linguistics at California State University, Hayward, and at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, and was active in the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness.

            He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Marilyn N. Silva of Hayward, daughters, Melissa McGann of Santa Rosa, Melanie M. Alford of San Francisco, and Elizabeth Alford of Hayward, mother, Lucille Alford of Wilmington, brother, Mack W. Alford of Tennessee, granddaughter, Emily McGann, one niece, and four nephews.

            Services [will be] held at Machado’s Hillside Chapel, 1051 Harder Road, Hayward on Monday. Burial [will follow] at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Danny K. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 April 1946, last residence Hayward, Alameda Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Danny Keith Alford, born 4 April 1946 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Truitt.

            On November 17, 1978 he presented a paper titled “The Origin of Speech in a Deep Structure of Psi” at a symposium on Extrasensory Phenomena and Medical Anthropology in Los Angeles, California. The text of the paper in online at http://www.enformy.com/dma-psi.htm. This brief biography followed his speech article:

 

            Danny Keith Alford, a pre-doctoral student of linguistics at University of California, Berkeley, has been working toward an understanding of the deep relationship in consciousness between speech and telepathy for over three years now. Although this is first publication in the field.

            Mr. Alford, after receiving an M.A. in linguistics from UCLA in 1969, moved to Montana as Instructor in the Department of English at Montana State University at Bozeman. A year later, he moved to the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in the southeast corner of that state to become administrator and linguist for a federally funded bilingual education program developing a writing system and dictionary for that language so that Cheyenne children were able for the first time in history to study and use their own language in public schools.

 

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DAVID JAMES ALFORD

 

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 August 2006

 

            David James Alford, 36, Ridgecrest, Aug. 3 in Lancaster. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 15, Holland & Lyons Chapel, Ridgecrest; funeral service 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Crossroads Community Church, Ridgecrest; interment at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest. Holland & Lyons, Ridgecrest.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Feb 1970, last residence not listed.

 

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DEEMANN LEWIS ALFORD

 

NEWS SENTINEL

Knoxville, TN—Friday, 24 December 2004

 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Deeman Lewis Alford, better known as D.L., died on Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at his home in San Francisco, CA.

            D.L. was born in Knoxville, TN and attended Austin High School before moving to San Francisco where he continued his education.

            He is survived by his father, Deeman Alford of San Francisco; sister, Gracie Alford Hayes of San Francisco; aunts, Christine Smith and Margie Alford of Knoxville; and uncle, Maceo Alford of Knoxville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deeman L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 Feb 1943, last residence San Francisco, CA.

 

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DELORIS “DODIE” THIXTON ALFORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—20 December 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Alford, Deloris “Dodie”—Wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and best friend.

            Survived by husband, James, four daughters, Patricia, Laurie, Deanna, and Rae Anne, and their husbands, Ken, Michael, Rod, and Scott. 9 Grandchildren, and & 9 Great-Grandchildren.

            Graveside Services will be held Sunday, December 21st at 2pm at South East Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Deloris D. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Aug 1937, last residence Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA.

            CA Births lists the birth of her daughters in Los Angeles Co., providing her maiden name, Thixton.

 

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DENNIS EARL ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 2 September 1996

 

            Services for Dennis Earl Alford, 32, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Moreno Valley. He died Aug. 18 at his home in Moreno Valley. The family declined to state the cause of death.

            Burial will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside.

            Tillman Riverside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, who was born in Clarkesville [Red River Co.], Texas, lived in Moreno Valley 23 years. He was an electrician for HLK Construction in Temecula.

            He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Moreno Valley.

            Mr. Alford enjoyed barbecuing and music.

            He is survived by two sons, Kenny and Kevin, both of Perris; his mother, Lou Setta of Moreno Valley; two brothers, Kenneth and Johnie, both of Moreno Valley; four sisters, Christina Ray and Carol, Karla and Agnes Alford, all of Moreno Valley; and a half-sister, Florida Mae Richardson of Barstow.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his father, Johnie Alford Sr.; and his sister Karla Kaye Alford  in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Dennis Earl Alford, born 27 June 1964 in TX, died 18 Aug 1996 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Dilworth.

            His lineage: Dennis Earl 1964 TX¹, Johnie 1918 TX², John P. 1879 TX³.

 

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DEVYN MONEE ALFORD

 

Bay Area News Group / www.InsideBayArea.com

Sunday, 6 July 2008

 

            Devyn Monee Alford—Resident of Antioch

            She entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 30, 2008. Public Viewing will be held at Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home 3665 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA on Monday July 7, 2008 from 11:30am—5:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at McGee Avenue Baptist Church 1640 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA at 11:00am. Interment will be held at Rolling Hills Memorial Park 4100 Hilltop Drive, Richmond, CA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home, FD 443, (510) 654-8558.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            CA Births lists Devyn Monee Alford, born 29 Nov 1991 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Wash.

 

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DONALD MILLARD ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—9 July 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Arrangements for Donald Alford, 83, of Fresno are under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory. No public services will be held.

            Mr. Alford, a plasterer for Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300 Union for 27 years, died June 26.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 July 1915, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            Donald was probably the Donald M. Alford, 4-5/12 b. OR, living with his parents Homer W. [no age or birth place] and Minnie E. Alford, 28 CA, on the 1920 census of neighboring Tulare County. His sister Florence 8 and brother Lionel 6 were born in CA.

            On Homer Walker Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 26, born 31 Oct 1890 in Tulare, CA. He is a farmer living in Visalia, Tulare Co., with a wife and children.

            CA Deaths lists Homer Alford, born 31 Oct 1890 in CA, died 4 April 1947 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Chitenton.

            Several family trees on Ancestry.com list Donald’s middle name as Millard, Homer’s wife as Minnie Neal, and his Homer’s mother as Lily Chittenden.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Donald Millard 1915 OR¹, Homer Walker 1890 CA², Millard Fillmore 1857 CA³, Russell 1826 VA⁴, William 1800 VA⁵.

 

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DOROTHY G. “DOT” ALFORD DODSON

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Friday, 28 January 2005

 

May 21, 1950 – January 18, 2005

 

            Dorothy “Dot” Dodson passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Mace Meadow home in Pioneer [Amador Co.], CA on January 18, 2005 after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.

            Dot was born in Hayward, CA to Tom and Mary Alford. She had been employed by Pacific Bell Telephone for thirty years where she had been instrumental in implementing many of the features offered by phone companies today before retiring to Mace Meadow Golf Course in Pioneer, CA with her husband, Rod. Dot loved golf and became a member of the Fairway Ladies Golf Club at Mace Meadow Golf Course and was always ready to donate her time to charitable events.

            She will be greatly missed by her husband, Rod, her daughter, Lisa, son, Todd, and her six grandchildren, Jake, Kira, T.J., Kylee, Logan and Clayton, along with her parents, her brother, Tommy, sisters, Jean & Joan, and their families.

            Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, February 10, 2005, at 11am at St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Rd., Concord....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy G. Dodson (SS# issued in CO) was born 21 May 1950, last residence Pioneer, Amador Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Dorothy Grace Alford, born 21 May 1950 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Reed.

            CA Marriages lists the marriage of Dorothy G. Alford, age 30, and Rodney L. Dodson, age 30, on 20 Sept 1980 in Contra Costa Co., CA.

 

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DOROTHY MAE HALE DRAKE ALFORD

 

Photo from Tejama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

DAILY NEWS

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—21 January 2010

 

            Dorothy Mae Drake Alford, 88, of Gerber passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2010. She was buried January 16th at the Tehama Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born in August 12, 1921 to Elmo and Bertie Hale in White River, South Dakota. She was the youngest and last survivor of nine children. Dorothy married John Drake September 7th, 1940 in Reno, Nevada; together they had one child, Barbara. After John's death in 1972 Dorothy met and married Stanley Alford. Stan and Dorothy enjoyed 35 years together until Grandpa Stan passed away in 2008.

            Dorothy was an avid bowler and retired as league secretary after 25 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 3909 in Los Molinos, and was Pocahontas of the Silver Cloud Council.

            Grandma loved and lived for her grandchildren. She loved to camp, hunt and fish; she spent many summers doing so with both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and seamstress. Grandma was also a big baseball fan, mostly the Dodgers, and when the Dodger's played the Giants or A's you were guaranteed a little excitement in the house.

            She was always there for her family. One nephew stated, “She was the mother I never had, when she waitressed she made sure I had a $1.00 a day for school and she taught me to bake a pie when I was 12. Aunt Dorothy was a kind and loving person.”

            Dorothy is survived by her grandchildren, Debara and spouse Frank Kassik of Kenai Alaska; David Due Jr. of Alabama, and Donna Pacheco of Red Bluff; son-in-law of 46 years, David Due of Gerber, 6 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband John Drake; her 8 brothers and sisters; her daughter Barbara Due; and second husband, Robert Stanley Alford.

            You'll always be in our loving memories. We’ll miss you grandma.

 

Photo from Tejama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her second husband, Robert Stanley Alford, in this compilation.

 

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DOROTHY MARGARET PATON HALFORD

 

CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD

Chico, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 11 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

PARADISE—No service will be held for Dorothy Margaret Halford, 87, of Paradise, who died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997, in a ridge hospital [?].

            She was born Dec. 21, 1909, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada to Harry and Margaret McPhee Paton.

            Mrs. Halford worked as a Pacific Telephone Co. supervisor of directory assistance for 30 years. She was a member of AARP and the Telephone Pioneers.

            Her only survivor is a niece. Her husband, George, died in 1947.

            Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. Arrangements are under the directions of Rose Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy M. Halford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.

 

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DOROTHY MARIE PRIDDY WINBURN ALFORD

 

INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN

Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA—_____ Monday, 10 February 1992

 

HESPERIA [San Bernardino Co.]—Dorothy Marie Alford, 68, of Hesperia died Feb. 6 in Fontana [San Bernardino Co.].

            Mrs. Alford was born in Texas and resided in the Ontario area nearly all of her life.

            She was a caterer for the Flatirons Country Club and was a member of Hesperia Leisure Lodge.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Yewell Derrell Alford; a son, Michael Eugene Winburn of Riverside; two daughters, Victoria Lynn Van Norman of Fontana and Vivian Kay Seale of Boulder, Colo.; and seven grandchildren.

            Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Richardson-Peterson Mortuary, Ontario.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Intermant will be in Bellevue Memorial Park.

            Richardson-Peterson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Winburn (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 May 1923 and died _____ Feb 1992, last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.

            CA Deaths lists Dorothy Marie Priddy Alford, born 22 May 1923 in TX and died 6 Feb 1992 in San Bernardino Co., CA. Her mother’s maiden name was Black.

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry.com] lists Vivian Kay Winburn, born 15 Jan 1943 in McCulloch Co., TX, and Michael Eugene Winburn born 17 Sept 1950 in Concho Co., TX, children of Bennie Eugene Winburn and Dorothy Marie Priddy.

            CA Deaths lists Yewell Derrel Alford born 4 Aug 1912 in TX and died 28 March 1995 in San Bernardino Co., CA. His mother’s maiden name was Kennedy.

            Yewell Derrell “Bud” Alford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com says he was married to Betty Alfreda Deem Alford (1919–1988) and had 4 daughters.

            For more information on Yewell’s family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.

            Her husband’s lineage: Yewell Derrel[l]¹ 1912 TX, John Martin 1879 MS², James Henry 1857 MS³, John Madison 1826 GA⁴, John 1801 NC⁵.

 

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DOUGLAS EARL ALFORD

 

DESERT SUN

Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA—Monday, 5 July 2004

 

            Douglas Earl Alford, 40, of Thermal died July 1, 2004, in Indio as a result of a traffic accident.

            He was born Aug. 7, 1963, to Myron Earl Alford and Phyliss Alford in Columbus, Ind.

            He married Deborah Forbes on June 26, 2000, in Indio.

            He was a truck driver for A-1 Aggregrates for four years and was a member of Calvary Chapel, Cathedral City. He served in the Marine Corps from 1984–1988.

            He is survived by his wife, Deborah Forbes-Alford of Thermal.

            Additional survivors include a daughter, Destiny Summer Alford of Thermal; a brother, Paul Alford of Tennessee; two sisters, Melissa Thompson of Indiana and Paula Williams of Kautman; and his father, Myron Alford, and stepmother, Barbara Alford, of Leeburg, Fla.

            He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Tandy Alford, and his mother, Phyliss Alford-Sutton....

            Burial will be private. Palm Springs Mortuary is handling arrangements….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Douglas E. Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence not listed.

 

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DUSTIN JOHN ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 21 July 1991

 

LATON—Services for Dustin John Alford, 17, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Tinkler Mission Chapel.

            Dustin died Wednesday [July 17] in an automobile accident. He was a high-school student.

            Surviving are his parents, Elgie Babb of Fresno and Helen Alford of Laton; a brother, Jason Watkins of Fresno; and five sisters, Rochelle Angell and Jennifer and Loretta Babb, all of Fresno, and Nicole and Tracey Fletcher, both of Laton.

            Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dustin J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Jan 1974, last residence not listed

            CA Deaths lists Dustin John Alford born 29 Jan 1974 in CA and died 17 July 1991 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.

            CA Births lists Dustin J. Alford, born 29 Jan 1974 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Alford.

 

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EARL ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 November 2007

 

            Alford, Earl—Services to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. in the Memory Chapel, Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Covina Hills.

 

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EDITH CLEO CAMP ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 20 August 1992

 

Nov. 4, 1919–Aug. 18, 1992

 

            Edith C. Alford, 72, of Modesto, died Tuesday at Colony Park Care Center.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Hodgens, Okla. She had lived in Modesto for 47 years. She was a supervisor at F.W. Woolworth Co. for 29 years.

            She is survived by her son, Robert Camp of Modesto; stepchildren, Joe Alford and Janice Chancellor, both of Modesto; brother, Olen Camp of Coulterville; sisters, Marie Kilgore, Billie Nugent and Ruby McCleskey, all of Modesto; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel, Hughson. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Edith Cleo Alford, born 4 Nov 1919 in OK and died 18 Aug 1992 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Dehart and father’s surname Camp.

 

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EDITH VELA GUESS ALFORD

 

THE CALIFORNIAN

Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Thursday, 23 December 2004

 

GREENFIELD [Monterey Co.]—Edith Alford, 87, of Greenfield, died on Sunday, December 19, 2004, at George L. Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Funeral services were held on December 23 at Whitehurst-Grim Funeral Chapel in King City. Burial followed in King City Cemetery.

            She was born on August 8, 1917, in Greenforest [Carroll Co.], AR. She was a homemaker.

            Survivors include her son, Tommy Alford of Salinas; a daughter, Norma Azcona of King City, a brother, Carol Guess of Springdale, AR; a sister, Frankie Steidley of Greenfield; grandchildren, Nancy Utterback and Todd Utterback, both of Salinas, and Amy Utterback of Soledad; and great-grandsons, Brandon Webb and Nathan Arbrun, both of King City, and Michael Sisson of Salinas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edith Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Greenfield, Monterey Co., CA.

 

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EDNA ALFRED

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 6 November 1962

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

Mrs. W.L. “Ted” Alfred

 

            Mrs W.L. (Edna) Alfred, 87, formerly of Tacoma, died Saturday [November 3] in Sacramento where she had lived since 1937. She was born in St. Paul, Minn. and formerly belonged to St. Patrick’s Catholic church here.

            She leaves a son, Jerome of San Mateo; a daughter, Mrs. Renee Freeman of Sacramento; a sister, Mrs. Maude Nisonger of Los Angeles; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            Private services will be held Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, under direction of Gaffney Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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EDNA CHARLOTTE HARLAN ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 9 March 1978

 

            Edna C. Alford, Turlock. Final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday [March10] in the Allen Mortuary for Edna C. Alford, 66, who died Tuesday [March 7] in a local hospital after a short illness.

            Interment will be in Turlock Memorial Park.

            A native of Lodi, she had lived in the Denair area since 1950.

            She leaves her widower, Fred Alford of Turlock; a daughter, Mary Moore of Oakdale; four sons, Samuel of Turlock, John of Utah, Roy with the Army in Japan and Thomas Alford of Orland; a brother, Earl Harlan of Colorado; a sister, Pearl Bertolero of Modesto, and 13 grandchildren.

            The family requests any remembrances be given to the First Methodist Church Memorial Fund in Turlock.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Fred Clarence Alford; and her son Samuel Edward Alford in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Edna Charlotte Alford, born 29 Nov 1911 in CA, died 7 March 1978 in Stanislaus Co.

            CA Births lists Edna C. Harlan born 29 Nov 1911 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Larson.

 

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EDWARD JOHN ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 6 September 2009

 

 

            Alford, Edward John—Born in San Diego, California on January 22, 1925, he passed away on August 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret P. Alford, the couple would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on November 7th. He is also survived by one niece Mary Margaret Dawson and her family.

            Ed was employed by the Union-Tribune Publishing Company for almost 50 years as a Circulation District Manager where he mentored many young men during his career. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre and at the end of the conflict was witness to the Nuremberg Trials.

            A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South on September 14th, at 1:00 p.m.

            In lieu of flowers, donations to First United Methodist Church or San Diego Hospice will be appreciated. “Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. “ - William Shakespeare –

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edward J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Edward John Alford, born 22 Jan 1925 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Symons.

            California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893–1937 (Ancestry.com) lists Edward John Alford, b. in San Diego on 22 Jan 1925, Mary Dorcas Alford, b. in San Diego on 2 June 1927, and Elvina Alford, age 45, British citizen, sailing from Dover, England to San Pedro, CA, arriving 5 Jan 1937. Elvina names Mr. John Symont of Boscastle, England, as her nearest relative in England. The Alfords are returning home to San Diego.

            On the 1930 census in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, John E. Alford, age 5 b. CA, is living with this parents, Thomas E. Alford, 38 England, and Elvina E. 37 England, and his sister Mary D. 2-10/12 CA. Thomas immigrated in 1922 and Elvina in 1923.

            CA Deaths lists Elvina Alford, born 6 Feb 1891 in “Other Country” and died 10 Apr 1985 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Emms and father’s surname Symons.

 

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EDWARD WILLIAM “BIG ED” ALFORD

 

LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM

Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 June 2006

 

            Alford, Edward William “Big Ed”—June 14, 1917 to June 5, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, at the Chapel of our Fathers at Forest Lawn in Cypress at 1:00 P.M.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Births lists Edward W. Alford, born 14 June 1917 in San Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Halfpenn.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com lists Edward’s parents as Fred E. Alford and Annie Grace Halfpenny, born 23 Sept 1893 in Drayton, ND, and his wife as Virginia Malun, whom he married on 28 Sept 1941 in San Pedro, CA.

            On the 1920 census in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, Edward, age 2-6/12 born CA, is listed with his parents, Fred E. Alford, 33 IL (parents b. NY and IL), and Grace H. 26 ND (parents b. Canada).

            CA Deaths lists Fred E. Alford, born 3 Jan 1886 in IL, died 14 Feb 1964 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Coughlin.

            On Frederick Edward Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 30, born 3 Jan 1887 in Aurora, IL. He is a City Services Dept. Manager living in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, and says he is responsible for supporting his wife and mother.

            In 1910, Frederick E. Alford, age 23 b. IL, is living with his parents, William F. Alford 64 NY (parents b. US and MA) and Sarah Alford 55 IL (parents b. Ireland and Maine), in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA. William and Sarah had been married 25 years, first marriage for William and second for Sarah. Sarah had 4 children, 3 living. William was an orange grove farmer, and Frederick was an electrical engineer.

            In 1900, William Alford, 53 b. Feb 1847 in NY, and Sarah Alford, 45 b. July 1854 in IL, are living in Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL, with their son Fred, b. Jan 1887, and their daughter Etta b. June 1888.

            His lineage: Edward William 1917 CA¹, Frederick Edward 1887 IL², William 1847 NY³.

 

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EDWIN WILLIAM ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 21 November 1990

 

            Alford, Edwin W., 87, of Van Nuys, retired. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Mortuary, North Hollywood.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edwin W. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Oct 1903 and died 4 Nov 1990, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his sister Flora Hattie Alford in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Edwin W. Alford, same dates, born CA, mother’s maiden name not listed.

            In 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Edwin W. Alford, apprentice dentist age 26 b. CA, is the head of the family, which includes his widowed mother Hulda M., 61 WI (parents b. Germany), and 3 single sisters. Their father was born in Canada.

            In 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Edwin A. Alford, age 16 b. CA, is living with his widowed mother, Hulda Alford, 51 WI (parents b. Germany) and 3 single older sisters who were born in WI and TN, and 1 married sister who was b. in CA. Their father was born in Canada.

            In 1900, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, William Alford, age 34 b. July 1865 in Canada (parents b. Canada) and his wife Hulda, 30 b. March 1869 in WI, are listed with 4 daughters: Fannie, June 1889 WI; Florra, July 1893 TN; Hellen, Jan 1895 TN; and Hilda, Apr 1898 CA. William immigrated in 1885.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com lists him as Edwin William Alford, parents William Alford and Hulda Schulz (1869–1935).

            His lineage: Edwin William 1903 CA¹, William 1865 Canada².

 

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ELAINE KAY ALFORD

 

PASADENA STAR-NEWS

Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Thursday, 17 April 2008

 

            Elaine Kay Alford, passed away April 14, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Taylore Lane Thomas; parents Thomas Earl Alford, Sr., and Kay Alice Alford, one brother Thomas Earl Alford Jr., soulmate, David Lamont Privitte, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family and friends.

            Visitation Friday 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Services 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 19, 2008, First A.M.E. Church, 1700 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Intermen t, Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena. Woods-Valentine Mortuary, Pasadena, Directing.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elaine Kay Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Feb 1971, last residence Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Thomas Earl Alford, born 23 July 1934 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Harlan.

 

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ELAINE MELVINA ALFORD OWENS

Aunt of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203

 

DAILY NEWS [not verbatim]

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 May 1990

 

            Elaine Melvina Alford Owens, 63, fifth generation native of Red Bluff, California, died Saturday [May 5] in Red Bluff. Mrs. Owens was born August 24, 1926 at the Los Molinos Colony ranch home of her maternal grandparents John Henry and Magdelina (Heine) Dayton. Born to the pioneer families of Roy V. and Bernice F.(Dayton) Alford, California cattle ranchers, she received her early schooling in a one room schoolhouse in the Hunter district west of Red Bluff taught by her great aunt, Nellie Raymond.

            After graduating from Red Bluff High School in 1944, she went on to graduate from Highland School of Nursing in Oakland, CA. Mrs. Owens was a member of the Tehama County Cowbells and an officer at the national, state and local levels. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #20 of Red Bluff.

            On June 30, 1947, Elaine married Tehama County rancher Jack Burton Owens in Red Bluff. Mrs. Owens was an active working partner in her family’s cattle ranching operation.

            Surviving her are sons John Owens, his wife Candace (Clough) and their children Nathan and Brian of Red Bluff; Kenneth Owens, his wife Sherré (Sutfin) and their children Lacey Elaine and Roy of Corning; aunt Ethel Alford Peterson of Red Bluff. She was preceded in death by a son David Charles Owens in 1978, her husband Jack Owens in May 1988 and brother Jack V. Alford July 1989.

            Grave side services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her brother John Vernon “Jack” Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Elaine Melvina 1926 CA¹, Roy Vernon 1904 CA², Robert Temple 1874 CA³, Julius Marion 1845 AR⁴, Robert Temple 1814 MS⁵, Julius 1785 NC⁶, Hudson 1760 NC⁷, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁸.

 

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EMMA JANE ALFORD DE BERRY

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—11 November 1949

 

            De Berry, Emma J., beloved wife of William D. De Berry, sister of Clara V. Alford, Leona Brown, Eula Driver, Helen Cooper, George W., Stanley and Harrison Alford.

            Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Little Church of the Flowers.

            Forest Lawn Mortuary in charge.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Emma Jane Deberry, died 9 Nov 1949 in Los Angeles Co., born 5 Aug 1866 in IN, mother’s maiden name Chandler, father’s surname Alford.

 

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ETHEL BEATRICE ALFORD

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Monday, 4 May 1992

 

            Services for Bea Alford, 76, of Redding will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Redding Park.

            Family members will officiate.

            Burial will be at Kohler Lawn Cemetery in Nampa, Idaho.

            Mrs. Alford died Friday, May 1, 1992, at Applewood Inn care center in Redding.

            Born July 1, 1915, in Plano, Idaho, she moved to Shasta County in 1978 from Salinas. She was a homemaker.

            She is survived by sons Richard of Redding, Robert of Eagle Point, Ore., and Dale of Salinas; sisters Lucille Noe and Donna Smith, both of Boise, Idaho and Magie Wilson of Roy, Utah; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002.

            Arrangements are being handled by McDonald’s Redding Chapel.

 

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RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 May 1992

 

            Services for Bea Alford, 76, of Redding will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Redding Park.

            In addition to other survivors, she leaves a daughter, Norma K. Allen of Salinas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            CA Deaths lists Ethel Beatrice Alford, born 1 July 1915 in ID, died 1 May 1992 in Shasta Co., mother’s maiden name Hansen.

 

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ETHEL L. DAVENPORT ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—24 December 1969

 

            Alford, Ethel D., beloved aunt of Mrs. Helen Koester, Mrs. Blanche D. Murphy, Dale Davenport, Mrs. C.R. Hallowell and Milton C. Alford.

            Services 3 p.m. Saturday, in the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn – Glendale. Forest lawn Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Milton Clark Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Ethel D. Alford, died 23 Dec 1969 in Los Angeles Co., born 10 Jan 1881 in IA, mother’s maiden name Kimmel.

 

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ETHEL M. ALFORD

 

THE PRESS ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 November 1999

 

            Ethel M. Alford, 101, died of heart disease Sunday [November 7] at Hemet Stanford Lodge in Hemet [Riverside Co., CA].

            Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y. McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet is handling arrangements.

            Mrs. Alford, who was born in Rochester, lived in Hemet 30 years after living in Los Angeles for 20 years. She was a homemaker.

            She is survived by a niece, Mildred Hartman of Rochester.

            The family suggests memorial contributions to Hemet Hospice.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel M. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 13 Nov 1897, last residence Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.

 

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ETTA JULIA ALFORD BEAIRD

 

VISALIA TIMES-DELTA

Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 1 December 2005

 

            Etta Julia Beaird, 73, of Farmersville [Tulare Co.] passed from this life on Nov. 29, 2005, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on Dec. 11, 1931, in Traver. In 1948, she married Robert Beaird. They resided in Tulare County.

            Etta is survived by two brothers, Delbert Alford of Visalia and Tom Dewitt of Fresno; three daughters; Barbara Adams and Betty Johnson both of Exeter; and Patricia Newell of Farmersville. She later adopted two precious little girls. They were her pride and joy, Brittney and Christina Williamson of Farmersville. She had seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

            Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Visalia District Cemetery. Arrangements are by Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Etta J. Beaird (SS# issued in OR), last residence Farmersville, Tulare Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her brother William W. Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Julia Etta Alford, born 11 Dec 1931 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.

 

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EUGENE KENNETH ALFORD

 

CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD

Chico, Butte Co., CA—Thursday, 5 December 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            A service for Eugene Kenneth Alford, 55 of Magalia, will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.

            He died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 at a Chico Hospital of natural causes.

            On Nov. 30. 1941, he was born in Somerville, Mass. to Theodore and Mertie Alford.

            He married Frances Andrews on Nov. 23, 1959 in Dorchester, Mass.

            He owned & operated G and F Machinery & Fabrication Inc. of Cucamonga for 20 years.

            Survivors include his wife Frankie of Magalia; two daughters, Elizbeth Gosnell of Saluda, N.C., & Joyce Coomes of Rancho Santa Marguertia [sic]; son, Frank of Magalia; brother Terrance of West Peabody, Mass.; four sisters, Marian Bisbee, Janice Conniff, Teresa Fowler and Dolores Wood of Wrenthan, Mass.; and four grandchildren.

            Cremation will take place at Chapel of the Pines. Inurnment will be private.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugene K. Alford (SS# issued in MA), last residence Magalia, Butte Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Frances “Frankie” Andrews Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Eugene Kenneth Alford, same birth and death dates and places, mother’s maiden name Houghton.

            In 1930, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 23 b. FL (parents b. England and MA), is living with his wife Mertie, 19 MA. They had been married about a year.

            In 1920, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 13 b. FL, is living with his parents, James Alford, age 54 b. England (immigrated 1883), and Rose 33 MA; and 9 siblings.

            In 1910, Belmont, Middlesex Co., MA, Theodore Alford, age 3 b. FL, is living with his parents, James A. Alford, 44 b. ME (parents b. England), and Rose 24 MA (parents b. France and Ireland); 2 older siblings b. in FL, 2 younger siblings b. in MA, and brother-in-law of James, Louis Fresard. It was the first marriage for both James and Rose, and they’d been married 6 years, with 5 children, 5 living.

            His lineage: Eugene Kenneth 1941 MA¹, Theodore 1907 FL², James A. 1866 England³.

 

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EUGENIA R. “JEAN” MOGLIA ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 16 February 2003

 

            Eugenia ‘Jean’ Alford—Born in San Francisco, September 4, 1923 and a resident of Pittsburg the past 18 years, passed away February 12, 2003. She was a prior resident of Martinez and Concord.

            A clerk for Contra Costa County Hall of Records in Martinez, 1952-1962, and a typist at the Tracy Army Depot, 1968-1977.

            A parishioner of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg and a prior parishioner of Saint Catherine of Siena Church in Martinez. A 1942 graduate of Alhambra High, past member of Native Daughters of the Golden West, a volunteeer at Los Medanos Hospital, the Pittsburg Police Department, and a member of the Club 55 Bowling League in Pittsburg.

            Survived by her husband of 59 years, Edward ‘Jim’ Alford; sons, Robert and wife Kim of Concord, John and wife Anna of Fairfield; a brother, Louis Moglia of Pittsburg; six grandchildren, Bonnie, Steve and wife Jody, Lucy, Andrea, Katie, and Elizabeth; and one great grandchild, Madelynn.

            Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Martinez. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette.

            Memorial gifts to Mt. Diablo Regional Cancer Center, 2540 East Street, Concord, CA 94520, Attn: Norma Brink.

            Connolly & Taylor (925) 228-4700

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Eugenia R. Moglia, born 4 Sept 1923 in San Francisco, mother’s maiden name Chiappin.

 

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EULA A. HALLFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 12 October 1994

 

Eula A. Hallford

July 10, 1912 - Oct. 11, 1994

 

            Eula A. Hallford, 82, of Ceres died Tuesday [October 11] at Casa de Modesto, Modesto.

            Mrs. Hallford was a native of Hughes County, Okla. She lived in Ceres three years. She was a licensed vocational nurse for 40 years; she last worked for Tracy Nursing Home. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

            She is survived by her children, Bill Hallford of Ceres, Frank Hallford of Northridge and Don Hallford of Arkansas; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

            Services and burial in Okmulgee, Okla. No public visitation. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            CA Deaths lists Eula A. Hallford, born 10 July 1912 in OK and died 11 Oct 1994 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Peters.

 

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EULA FOLAND ALFORD

 

SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS

Springfield, MO—Sunday, 27 June 1982

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries

 

CHICO [Butte Co.], CA—Memorial services for Eula Foland Alford, 61, Chico, CA, were Saturday afternoon in Chico.

            Mrs. Alford died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Enlow Hospital, Chico, after a long illness. She grew up in Stone County [MO] and moved to California in the 1940’s.

            Survivors include her husband, J.S.; two sons, Larry and Robert, both of the state of California; and five sisters, Mrs. Lera Leonard and Mrs. Zola Eutsler, both of Springfield, Mrs. Luella Schupbach, Spokane, Mrs. Dorothy Perkins, Billings, and Mrs. Mildred Parsons, Sheldon.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eula Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 May 1921 and died _____ June 1982, last residence not listed.

            CA Births lists Larry Keith Alford, born 5 July 1948, and Robert Bruce Alford, born 11 Apr 1952, both in Butte Co., mother’s maiden name Foland.

 

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EULETA LORRAINE THOMAS HALFORD

 

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE

West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 18 April 2010

 

            Euleta L. Halford, Born 9/15/1928 in Texas, a resident of Azusa, CA passed away on 4/13/2010. She was predeceased by her husband Warren and is survived by her sons Tom, Larry and Fletcher Halford, her daughter Linda McCartney, by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please contact Oakdale Memorial Park for service details.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Euleta Lorraine Halford, (SS# issued in CA), last residence Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Warren Herbert Halford, in this compilation. He died less than a month before Euleta.

            CA Births lists the births of her children from 1946–1955, all with mother’s maiden name Thomas: Linda May, Tommy Doyle, Roger Dale, Fletcher Bradbury, and Lawrence Gene Halford.

 

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EVA ANN LUNSTED ALFORD

 

TIMES-HERALD

Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Wednesday, 5 October 2005

 

            Eva A. Alford, 72, passed away Sept. 19 in San Francisco.

            She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Elsie Lunsted; and nephews, Carl Eric and Mark Lunsted.

            She was born in San Francisco but resided in and attended schools in Vallejo, graduating with the Vallejo High School class of 1951.

            She moved to South Lake Tahoe, Calif. in 1969, where she worked as a nurse’s secretary for the South Lake Tahoe Unified School District. She moved to Gardnerville, Nev., in 2002 where she resided until her death.

            At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 May 1933, last residence Gardnerville, Douglas Co., NV.

            CA Births lists Eva Ann Lunsted, born 22 May 1933 in San Francisco Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hansen.

 

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EVADINE ROZELL BELL ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Sunday, 29 April 2007

 

Nov. 12, 1939 - April 26, 2007

 

            Evadine Rozell Alford, age 67, passed away in Modesto. A native of Holden, MO, she came to Modesto in 1951. She was a teacher at Sylvan Union School District for over 30 years.

            She is survived by her husband, Joe Alford of Modesto; son, Eric Alford of Foresthill; two step-daughters, Gail Jarboe of Modesto and Donna Merkel of Hawaii; four brothers, Isaac W. Bell II of Haymarket, VA, Lindle Bell of Lodi, William D. Bell of Fruitland Park, FL and Densil R. Bell of Roseville; and one sister, Glenda Jean Pierce of Peoria, AZ....

            Services private, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evadine Rozell Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Nov 1939 and died 26 Apr 2007, last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

 

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EVELYN CATHERINE ALFORD STENGER BRADBURY

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Wednesday, 28 December 2005

 

            Evelyn Catherine Bradbury, 85, of San Diego, CA died Saturday, December 24, 2005. Evelyn, the third of seven children, was born January 12, 1920 in Imperial, California. She moved to San Diego in 1931 and graduated from Our Lady of Peace Academy in 1936. In 1940 she met Carrol Stenger and they were married May 25, 1941. They had four children. In 1956 the family started their own business, Aladdin Trailer Supplies, in the Kensington area of San Diego. She worked there with her husband for 25 years while raising their children. She was active with her Pi Sigma Phi Sorority and her Bridge Club and also enjoyed many family camping/RV trips. Her husband Carrol died in 1983.

            She later married Gerald Bradbury, on October 17, 1987. Together, Gerald and Evelyn traveled in their motorhome all over the country. The family’s annual Thanksgiving “campout” in the desert was a favorite event. Evelyn was especially proud of and enjoyed being with her family. Evelyn was known for her happy, smiling, friendly, optimistic outlook on everything and her unending desire to help others.

            Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, Carrol, and four brothers - Bob, Bill, Chet and Tom Alford.

            Evelyn is survived by her husband of 18 years, Gerald (Brad); brother Jack Alford; sister Genevieve (Joan Marie) Alford; son Ronald and his wife Rachelle Stenger; son Donald Stenger; daughter Joan and her husband Paul Anderson; daughter Catherine and her husband Gregory Reynolds; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

            Viewing will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Goodbody Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. following the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mira Mesa, Friday, December 30, 2005.

            Burial will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Saturday, December 31, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92123. Goodbody Mortuary, 619 582-1700, is handling the arrangements. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn C. Bradbury (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her brothers Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, which includes lineage documentation, Robert Earl Alford, Thomas H. Alford, and William Joseph Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Evelyn Alford, born 12 Jan 1920 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Evelyn Catherine 1920 CA¹, Chester Arthur 1887 LA², Sidney Peterson 1857 AL³, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC⁴, Peyton ???? NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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EVELYN HECLA NEGHERBON ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Monday, 11 June 2007

 

Evelyn Alford (Negherbon)

June 20, 1915 - June 6, 2007

Former Resident of Martinez

 

            Evelyn was born to Valentino and Josephine Negherbon, Italian immigrants in Hecla, Montana. She was one of three children, Rudy, Evelyn and Paul. In 1920 the family moved to a rural part of Martinez on Veale Ave., in Mt. View. The family owned a small farm, raising their own food along with a vineyard. Homes, a subdivision and park now cover the family property.

            Evelyn married Lewis E. Alford (d. 1997) in 1936 and lived in the house that he built for 71 years. Lewis and Evelyn were active participants in the community, organizing and building the first Little League Park and Mt. View Community Center. They were also committed to action, with March of Dimes and other social organizations. Lewis’s talent for construction, of any type, was continually offered to friends and neighbors alike. Evelyn and Lewis returned what they deemed their own good fortune, back to the community.

            Evelyn and Lewis leave two children, Linda Wolfe (Napa) and Marklin Alford (Pacifica); three grandchildren, Timothy Ackers, Michael Ackers and Anthony Vargas Wyatt; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her extended family included nieces and nephews and their children who considered Aunt Ev the matriarch of the family.

            A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the Mangia Bene Restaurant, 1170 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA 94553, (925) 228-9123. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lewis and Evelyn Alford Scholarship, Alhambra Union High School, 150 E St., Martinez, CA 94553.

            She will be missed by more than just her immediate family. Evelyn’s generosity, happy smile and wise and sage advice leave her family and friends with fond memories of a life well served. Arrangements are under the direction of the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home in Napa.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA.

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

            A family tree posted by Evelyn’s daughter on Ancestry.com provides her middle name.

 

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FLOELLA HALFORD MILLER

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 4 March 2004

 

            Graveside services for Floella Miller, 76, of Fresno will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Clovis Cemetery. Mrs. Miller, a retired nurse’s aide, died Monday. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Clovis Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Floella Miller (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 August 1927, last residence Clovis, Fresno Co., CA.

            We published the obituaries of her brothers Leo Jefferson Halford in the Texas Obituaries compilation; and Loyd Franklin Halford in the New Mexico Obituaries compilation.

 

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FLORA HATTIE ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—15 July 1951

 

            Funeral services for Miss Flora H. Alford, schoolteacher, will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Pierce Bros. Los Angeles Chapel with interment in Rosedale Cemetery.

            Born in Tennessee, she came here 54 years ago and lived at 1513 S. Westmoreland Ave. At the time of her death she was a teacher at Fremont Elementary School.

            She leaves two sisters, Miss Fannie A. and Miss Helen V. Alford, and a brother, Edwin W. Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Flora Hattie Alford, died 14 July 1951 in Los Angeles Co., born 5 July 1892 in Tennessee, mother’s maiden name Schultz.

            See the obituary of her brother Edwin William Alford, including census reports, in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Flora Hattie 1892 TN¹, William 1865 Canada².

 

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FLORENCE EMILY “BUNNY” NEBEL ALFRED

 

[A very similar article was published in the Chicago (IL) Tribune on 18 May 2009.]

 

THE CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA—Sunday, 3 May 2009

 

October 22, 1919 - April 29, 2009

 

            Florence Emily “Bunny” Nebel Alfred was born in Chicago, IL to Kurt and Rose Nebel on October 22, 1919 and was the fourth daughter of a family of 12 children. Bunny moved to San Francisco in the early 40’s where she met and married William Jerome (Jerry) Alfred. They had five children: Joseph Timothy (wife, Kate), Kurt Michael (wife, Mary), John Patrick (wife, Ruth), Mary Casey (husband, Jim) and Kathleen Kelly (husband, Steve). Around 1947 they moved their expanding family to San Mateo, where Bunny spent most of her life. She was passionate about her commitment to family, her church, St. Gregory’s and her incredible circle of friends.

            Bunny is survived by her children Tim, Kurt, Casey and Kelly; her son Pat preceded her in death in 1984. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren; Sean Alfred, Heather Rankin, Zachary Rankin, Tonya Alfred, Tricia Alfred, Matthew Heuer, Katie Heuer, Paige Sample and Emily Sample. She is additionally survived by siblings and their spouses, brother Joe Nebel (wife, Pat), sister Dorothy LeBeau (husband, Dick), sister Marge Pavletic (husband, Joe), brother Kurt Nebel and many, many nieces and nephews.

            There will be a viewing at Sneider Sullivan & O’Connell’s, 977 S. El Camino Real San Mateo on Monday, May 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary. Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. St Gregory’s Church, 2715 Hacienda, San Mateo; the Mass will be followed by a luncheon reception in the St. Gregory’s Church Center. Friends and their families are invited to join us in celebrating her life. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to Catholic Charities. Flowers should be sent to Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florence Emily Alfred (SS# issued in IL), last residence Pagosa Springs, Archuleta Co., CO [?].

            The last paragraph of the obituary published in the Chicago Tribune substituted this text: “Mass will be held on Monday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills [Cook Co., IL].

 

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FLORENCE HIGLEY HALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—11 June 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Florence Halford, 79, of Placentia, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Yorba Linda. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial at Westminster Memorial Park. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton.

            Survived by her husband, Ralph; daughters, Jean Stoddart and Ellen Nicolson; stepdaughter, Dolores Lucas; brothers, Warren, Lloyd and Leo Higley; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence H. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 1 June 1912 and died 9 June 1991, last residence not listed.

 

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FOREST LEON ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—20 February 1906

 

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 19—Forest L. Alford, Deputy District Attorney of Kern county, died yesterday morning [February 19] at Bakersfield from an attack of heart failure, following an illness dating from Saturday night. The deceased was a prominent attorney and politician of the Southern San Joaquin Valley and a member of a pioneer family whose home is in Tulare. He is a brother of W.H. Alford, member of the State Board of Equalization. He was a man of brilliant attainments, a public speaker of note, and was widely known throughout the State.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother William Hays Alford in this compilation.

            Forest Leon Alford was the son of Benjamin M. and Josephine M. Alford. For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, especially Known Descendants of Wiley Alford, 1783–1854.

            His lineage: Forest Leon 1870 CA¹, Benjamin M. 1833 TN², Wiley 1783 NC³, Jacob 1738 VA⁴, Lodwick 1710 VA⁵, James 1687 VA⁶, John 1645 VA⁷.

 

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FRANCES “FRANKIE” ANDREWS ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Thursday, 29 December 2005

 

            A memorial service will be held Friday, December 30th, at 12:30 p.m. at Stout Funeral Home in Temecula [Riverside Co.] for Frances “Frankie” Alford, a resident of Murrieta [Riverside Co.]. Frankie was born on Sept. 21, 1941 and peacefully moved on on Dec. 12, 2005. Frankie was an Escrow Officer for nearly 15 years and has been a resident of the Temecula/Murrieta area for the past 8 years. She was born in Boston, Mass. to Vera Neundorf and Frank Andrews.

            She is survived by her companion James Whittemore; her children, Elizabeth Byrd of Murrieta; Joyce Alford of Temecula and Frank Alford of Murrieta; her brothers, Barry Andrews, David Andrews, and Ray LeBlanc; her sisters, Patricia Rice and Barbara LeBlanc; and her grandchildren Anthony, Joshua, Alexandria, Ryan, and Christopher.

            A reception will follow the services at the home of Joyce Alford, 31373 Pahuta St., Temecula. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Memorial Fund in her honor to provide desperately needed prescription drugs for COPD patients like herself....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances E. Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 21 Dec 1941 and died 17 Dec 2005, last residence Murrieta, Riverside.

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

 

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FRANCES LUCERO ALFORD

 

FREE LANCE

Hollister, San Benito Co., CA—Thursday, 29 June 2006

 

 

            Frances Lucero Alford passed away last Saturday [June 24] at the age of 73 at the Santa Teresa-Kaiser Hospital in San Jose. She was born in Denver, Colorado and has lived in California for over 50 years; living in Hollister for the last 3 years. She was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista and had formerly sung in their choir. She was the wife of the late Raymond Alford, who died in 1996.

            Mother of Ken Alford, wife, Karolyn, of Monroe, WA, Tim Alford of San Jose, Jeff Alford, wife YingHua, of San Jose, Karen Soares, husband Frank, of Hollister, and the late Kim Alford; grandmother of Taylor Hoefler, Forrest Soares and Kallie Alford; sister of Ester Russell, Jerry Lucero, Renee Haughen, Rusty Crisp, Cliff Lucero, Rovan Clark, Sandy Herrera, Cris Lucero and Maureen Simmons. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

            Friends may meet at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista on Friday at 9:45 am to attend a Funeral Mass to be offered at 10 am. Graveside services and burial will follow at the Los Gatos Memorial Park.

            Contributions are preferred to the Diabetes Assn. Services provided by: Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 7 Sept 1932, last residence Hollister, San Benito Co., CA.

 

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FRANK JOSEPH ALFORD

 

MERCED SUN-STAR

Merced, Merced Co., CA—Thursday, 5 March 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Frank Joseph Alford, a Chowchilla resident for 21 years, died Tuesday [March 3] at a Chowchilla health care facility. He was 90.

            He was born Sept. 29, 1907 in Bone Steel [sic: Bonesteel, Gregory Co.], S.D. He was a master mechanic for Morrison Knudsen Construction. He was a member of the Chowchilla Masonic Lodge and Ben Ali Shriners Temple in Sacramento.

            He was preceded in death by a stepson, Danny Hooten; a daughter, Margaret Nitzel; his parents; six brothers and sisters.

            Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Alford of Chowchilla; a daughter, Dori Putman of Missouri; one sister, Doris Griffin of Eureka; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

            Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Worden Funeral Chapel.

 

In another article:

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—4 March 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Private services for Frank Joseph Alford, 90, of Chowchilla [Madera Co.], will be held under the direction of Worden Funeral Chapel.

            Mr. Alford, a master mechanic for Morrison Knudsen Construction Co., died Tuesday.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Frank J. Alford (SS# issued in CA) but list his birth date as 20 Sept 1907, last residence Chowchilla, Madera Co., CA.

 

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FRANK M. ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—_____ October 1975

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1997

 

            Frank M. Alford, on October 23, 1975, in a Concord Hospital. A native of Tuolumne, California, aged 59 years. A 25 year resident of Concord. A Charter Member of the Concord Elks Lodge No. 1994, a member of Telephone Co. Pioneers, a member of St. Bonaventure’s Catholic Church. Last employed as a Supervisor, after 39 years service with Pacific Telephone.

            Survived by his wife, Mary Alford of Concord, a daughter Candy Luce of Modesto and a daughter Mary Alford, of Concord; a son, Richard Alford of Pleasanton, 3 brothers, Charles of Pittsburg, Lewis of Martinez, and James of Tracy; 4 sisters, Theresa Blog of Martinez, Grace Day of Thornton, Tiney Mae Meeks of Livermore and Betty Buchan of Bellflower; also survived by 2 grandchildren.

            A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated last evening, at St. Bonaventure’s Church. Services with Concord Elks Lodge No. 1994 officiating, will be held on Friday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m. at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Family request memorials to the Heart Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 July 1916 and died _____ Oct 1975, last residence Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Mulroyan Alford; his father Charles Augustus Alford; and his brother Lewis Everet Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Frank M. 1916 CA¹, Charles Augustus 1878 NV², Charles 1849 AL³.

 

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FRED CLARENCE ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 October 1987

 

            Fred Clarence Alford, 88, of Denair, died Sunday [October 11] in Turlock. Services: Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Allen Mortuary Chapel. Visitation 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial at Turlock Memorial Park.

            Background: Native of Chino [San Bernardino Co.]. Lived in Turlock 29 years before moving to Denair in 1935. Retired farmer. Member of the Farm Bureau and Denair Senior Citizens.

            Survivors: Five children, John C. Alford of Aulander, N.C., Mary E. Moore of Winton, Thomas E. Alford of Orland, Roy L. Alford of San Bernardino and Sam E. Alford of Denair. Sister, Kate Maddux of Modesto. Fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

            Remembrances: Denair Friends Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 235, Denair 95316.

 

Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Nov 1898, last residence Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Edna Charlotte Harlan Alford; son Samuel Edward Alford; father, John Thomas Alford; sisters Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux and Tillie Mae Alford Price Commons; and cousin George Russell Alford in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Fred Clarence Alford, born 29 Nov 1898 in CA and died 11 Oct 1987 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Fender.

            His lineage: Fred Clarence 1898 CA¹, John Thomas 1859 WI², Thomas Frederick 1832 England³.

 

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GAIL ANN ALFORD CLIFFORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Thursday, 9 September 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Clifford, Gail Ann—Entered into eternal peace on Sunday, September 5, 1999, in Citrus Heights, CA at the age of 61. Born September 2, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. As per Gail’s wishes, she will be cremated. Interment to be at East Lawn Cemetery.

            Loving wife of Donald James Clifford, mother of Mark Alan Clifford and daughter in law Laura Clifford, who reside in Penryn, mother of Coriann Fletcher and son in law John Fletcher of Galt, CA. Stepmother of Candi Claire Gester of Alamo, CA. Grandmother to Jacob and Brooke Fletcher and Brandon and Melissa Gester. Loving sister to Lois Wood of Dixon, CA.

            Gail’s hobbies included: gardening (especially roses), decorating, crafts, sewing, computer e-mailing her friends, movies and eating out. Gail worked for The Sacramento Bee for 39 years, selling advertising space to real estate companies and new home developers.

            Gail has requested that there be no memorial or funeral services. Friends and family will attend a celebration of her life at her home….

 

In another article, same source:

 

Gail Ann Clifford, 61, key member of Bee’s classified sales force

By Steve Gibson, Bee Staff Writer

 

            Gail Ann Clifford, who worked at The Bee for 39 years and was one of the newspaper’s top classified advertising sales representatives when she retired March l, died of cancer Sunday.

            She was 61.

            Mrs. Clifford was hired by The Bee in 1959 as a clerk in the business office and joined the classified ad department’s telephone sales force in 1965. She spent most of her career working the real estate desk.

            “Hundreds of people in the real estate industry over the years relied on Gail to make sure things got done right,” said Bee Advertising executive Gene Grant. “She was absolutely a stalwart.”

            One of her strengths was “the ability to build strong rapport with customers,” said her boss, Kathy Lewis, classified advertising manager. “They trusted her and turned to her for help with the advertising needs. She was just consistently a top performer.”

            Among her colleagues, Mrs. Clifford was known as much for her quick wit as for her willingness to share her knowledge of the business with new employees.

            “A joy to work with,” said co-worker Suzanne Jones. “The woman had more knowledge about newspaper advertising in her pinky finger than most people have in their brains.”

            But beyond her professional expertise, she “was the consummate lady—warm, friendly, gracious, loving, funny,” Jones said. “And Gail had a giggle that just wouldn’t quit. She just sparkled.”

            Born and reared in Philadelphia, one of two children of Alma Thomas Alford and Charles Alford, she graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 1955. She worked at three typist-receptionist jobs in the Philadelphia area before moving to Sacramento in 1959.

            In 1961, she married Don Clifford, a career employee at the state Department of Motor Vehicles. There were married 38 years.

            In addition to her husband, who resides in Citrus Heights, survivors include a daughter, Coriann Fletcher of Galt; a son, Mark Alan Clifford of Penryn; a stepdaughter, Candi Claire Gester of Alamo; a sister, Lois Wood of Dixon; and four grandchildren.

            Her husband said no services are planned.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gail A. Clifford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence not listed.

 

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GEORGE RUSSELL ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—15 June 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Russell G. Alford, 95, of Laguna Beach, a retired refinery manager for Union Oil Co., died June 7 of natural causes. Services at noon today at Grace Lutheran Church, Huntington Beach. Burial at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana.

            Survived by his daughter, Mary Davis; sons, John and James; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 May 1900, last residence El Segundo, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his cousins Fred Clarence Alford and Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists George Russell Alford, born 18 May 1901 in CA, died 7 June 1995 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Carpenter. This birth year is incorrect since he is listed on the 1900 census.

            In 1900, Westminster, Orange Co., CA: William Alford, age 35 b. Apr 1865 in MI (parents b. England); wife Mary 34 b. Dec 1860 in WI; 3 Almind stepchildren; and son Russell G. 0/12 b. May 1900 in CA. William and Mary were married 2 years, and Mary had 4 children, 4 living.

            In 1910, Westminster, Orange Co., CA: William Alford, age 47 b. WI (parents b. England); wife Mary L. 50 b. WI; son Russell 10 CA; and stepson Clayton Almind 18 CA. William (first marriage) and Mary (second marriage) were married 12 years, and Mary had 4 children, 4 living.

            On Russell George Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is 18, born 18 May 1900, living in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Mrs. N.G. Alford, same address, is his nearest relative.

            CA Deaths lists William George Alford, born 2 Apr 1866 in WI, died 25 Aug 1941 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Hockings.

            In 1880, San Juan, Los Angeles Co., CA: He is probably the Willie Alford, age 15 WI, living with his father Thos. Alford, 48 WI (parents b. WI), widowed apiarist (beekeeper).

            In 1870, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI: Thomas G. Alford, 42 b. England, painter; William G. 5 WI.

            In 1860, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., WI: Thomas Alfred, 36 England; Mary 25 England; Elizabeth L. 3 WI; and John T. 1 WI.

            His lineage: George Russell 1900 CA¹, William George 1866 WI², Thomas Frederick 1832 England³.

 

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GERTRUDE CORNELIA ALFORD

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Tuesday, 14 April 2009

 

            Gertrude Alford, 88, of Redding died Monday [April 13] at Windsor Redding Care Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding (243-1525).

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude Cornelia Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 25 Aug 1920, last residence not listed.

 

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GLORIA ALFRED

 

TIMES-HERALD

Vallejo, Solano Co., CA—Tuesday, 3 June 2008

 

 

            Gloria Alfred, resident of Vallejo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cosmetologist, passed away May 24 surrounded by James, her beloved husband and their devoted family.

            A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Dan Scales Funeral Services, 107 W. Eight St., Pittsburg, (925) 439-5922.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gloria Alfrd (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Apr 1935, last residence Vallejo, Solano Co., CA.

 

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GOLDA MAY ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Sunday, 31 January 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Golda May Alford, 87, of Buena Park, a homemaker, died January 28, 1999 of natural causes. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday, with services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Memory Garden Memorial Park & Mortuary, Brea.

            Survivors: daughter, JoAnn Adamson; sons, Vern Alford and George Alford; 17 grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Golda M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 Feb 1911, last residence Buena Park, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Births list George Thomas Alford, born 12 Aug 1948 in Orange Co., and Vern Lee Alford, born 12 Apr 1946 in Orange Co., both mother’s maiden names Scott.

            CA Births also lists Goldie M. Scott, born 16 Feb 1911 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Weathers.

 

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GRACIE MAE MORGAN ALFORD

 

Photo from Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home

 

THE CITIZEN

Fayetteville, GA—Thursday, 29 January 2009

 

            Gracie M. Alford, 77, Tustin, Calif., formerly of Newnan, died Jan. 13, 2009. She was born April 15, 1931 in Carrollton, Ga. She was the second child of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Morgan and Mrs. Curtis Morgan Beetles, and her husband, Gordon Lee Alford. She grew up in Newnan, and joined Burns Chapel where she raised her children. She moved to Washington, D.C. in 1969 and joined the Canaan Baptist Church, where she was on the Missionary Board. She was elected president of the Senior Citizens group in her apartment building, and enjoyed planning and organizing social events as well s food drives for the seniors. She was member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed helping others and had gained respect of those whose lives she touched.

            Services were at the Burns Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Crawford Paggett officiating. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery, Newnan.

            Survivors include a daughter, Gwendolyn and Clarence Curry, Tustin, Calif.; a brother, Robert Morgan, Newnan; a daughter-in-law, Ona Lee Alford, Newnan; and grandchildren, Gwendolyn Zachery, Newnan, and Nichelle Curry, Reginald Curry, Ebone J. Curry, and Jonathan Curry, all of Tustin, Calif.

            Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

 

In another article:

 

DAILY NEWS

Fayetteville, GA—Thursday, 29 January 2009

 

            Gracie Mae Alford—We respectfully announce the passing of Mrs. Gracie M. Alford, 77, of Tustin, California, formerly of Newnan, Georgia on January 14, 2009 in Tustin, California.

            Funeral service were held Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:30 p. m. at Burns Chapel United Methodist Church. Rev. Crawford Paggett, officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

            Instate viewing at the church will begin at at 12:30 p. m.

            Viewing Thursday, 2 p.m. - 6 p. m. at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.roscoejenkinsfuneralhome.com

Gracie Mae Alford was born April 15, 1931 to the late Mr. Roy Morgan and Mrs. Curtis Morgan (Beetles) in Carrollton, Georgia. She was known by her loved ones and friends as Grace. She was the second child of four children.

            She was united in marriage to the late Gordon Lee Alford and to this union two children were born, Gwendolyn and Alton Alford.

            Grace grew up in Newnan and joined Burns Chapel and raised her two children in the church. She later moved to Washington, D. C. in 1969 and became active in Canaan Baptist Church. She was on the Missionary Board. She was elected president of the Senior Citizens group in her apartment building. She enjoyed planning and organizing social events as well as food drives for the seniors. She was also a member of The Eastern Star.

            Grace enjoyed helping others. Her love for others and an “out going” personality gained her the respect of those whose lives she touched.

            On January 13, 2009, Grace was ushered by her Heavenly Angels to her eternal home.

            She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter: Gwendolyn Curry and son-in-law Clarence Curry of Tustin, CA; one brother: Robert Morgan of Newnan; daughter-in-law: Ona Lee Alford of Newnan; loving grandchildren: Gwendolyn Zachery of Newnan, Nichelle Curry, Reginald Curry, Ebone J. Curry and Jonathan Curry of Tustin, CA; numerous great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

            Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Georgia 770-253-1232.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria M. Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Tustin, Orange Co., CA.

 

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GWENDOLINE B. LOTHROP ALVORD

Wife of Charles B. Alvord, AAFA #1204

 

SAN MATEO COUNTY TIMES

San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA—11 April 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Gwendoline Lothrop Alvord of San Mateo died Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2002, at age 84. She and her husband Charles B. Alvord had been residents of their home on West Santa Inez Avenue for 35 years to the day. In two weeks the couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She died in her sleep after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

            The former Gwendoline B. Lothrop was born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 14, 1917. She began her business career in Chicago and went on to become secretary-treasurer of California Corporation. After she and her husband raised their son [missing text] the Midwest, he accepted a position in 1962 heading division of Souls Steel Company in San Francisco. Gwen became well known in the real estate business in the San Mateo area. More recently, Gwen helped her husband author a book on corporate management. She also is the co-author of a second book title, The Ultimate Romance. This chronicles the couple’s adventures through 57 countries on six continents plus all 50 states.

            Mrs. Alvord was buried in the family plot in Marquee, Michigan, after a small service on Friday, April 5. Her husband and son survive her.

 

In another article:

 

Northern Horizons, The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Northern Michigan University

Fall 2002

 

            Gwendoline Alvord, March 31, 2002, San Mateo, Calif. Prior to her death she and her husband created the Gwendoline and Charles Alvord Scholarship Fund at NMU. They also willed their personal art collection, featuring works from around the world, to the NMU Art Museum.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gwendoline L. Alvord (SS# issued in IL), last residence San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA.

            Gwendoline married Charles B. Alvord on 18 Apr 1942. Charles joined AAFA after Gwendoline’s death.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Charles B. 1914 ??¹, Charles Benjamin 1881 WI², Charles B. 1850 MI³, William A. 1829 NY⁴, Theoditus 1792 NY⁵, Joseph 1733 MA⁶, Joseph 1697 MA⁷, Ebenezer 1665 MA⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹.

 

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HAROLD E. “GENE” ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—21 January 1970

 

            Alford, H.E. “Gene,” Past President of the National Society of Public Accountants of which he was one of the founders. Beloved husband of Mrs. Helen M. Alford, father of Mrs. Beverly Swanson and Rex E. Alford, brother of Turner L., Leo and Don Smith; also survived by 5 grandchildren.

            Services 10.a.m. Friday, in the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills. Forest Lawn Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 June 1904 (died _____ Jan 1970), last residence Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his second wife, Helen Marie Nelson Hildebrand Alford, in this compilation.

             CA Deaths lists Harold E. Alford, died 19 Jan 1970 in Los Angeles Co., born 13 June 1904 in NE.

            CA Births lists Rex Eugene Alford, born 6 Dec 1937 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Reed.

 

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HARRY HARDING HALFORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Saturday, 20 October 2007

 

 

Nov 1, 1920–Sept 21, 2007

 

            The adventures of Harry Halford began a new chapter on September 21, 2007. From covered wagons, to jumped trains to touring buses, his life was a great trip, guided by his big dreams and generous heart.

            His wife Doris, sister Pauline, children Jerry, Joe, Irma, Sue, Sherry, Ricky, Sheila, Hal, and Kenny, grandchildren and great-grandchildren greatly miss his loving presence but are comforted to know that he is at peace in the warm embrace of his parents and family and that he goes before us only to create more great stories to share when we meet again.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry Harding Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

            In 1930, Cauthron, Logan Co., AR, Harry Halford, age 9 b. AR, is living with his parents, Edd J. Halford, 52 AR, and Mollie 45 IL, and 3 siblings: Orbry 14 OK, Herman 12 OK, and Pauline 7 AR.

            In 1920, Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK: James E. Halford, 41 AR (parents b. TN and TX), and his wife Mollie, 35 MO, and 5 children.

            On James Edward Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 40, a laborer living in Haileyville, Pittsburg Co., OK. He was born 6 Aug 1878 and names Molly Halford of Tolar, Hood Co., TX, as his nearest relative.

            CA Deaths lists James E. Halford born 6 Aug 1876 in AR and died 17 Oct 1861 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Cox.

            His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Harry Harding 1920 AR¹, James Edward 1878 AR², Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN³, Alfred Marion 1831 TN⁴, Bradley 1794 NC⁵, John 1765 VA⁶, John 1745 ?? ⁷.

 

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HARVEY CARROLL ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 January 1926

 

            In this city, Harvey C. Alford, aged 53 years, beloved husband of Gertrude T. Alford and father of Milton Carroll Alford, son of C.B. Alford of this city, and brother of Milton C. Alford of Huron, S.D.

            Funeral today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of E. Clair Overholtzer Co. 1236 South Grand.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son, Milton Carroll Alford; his father, Clark Baker Alford; and his brother Milton Clark Alford in this compilation.

            Harvey Carroll Alford was the son Clark Baker Alford and Lucinda Carroll. He died 23 January 1926. For more information about this family, see Clark Baker Alford, M.D. [from George W. Kingsbury, History of Dakota Territory, Vol. IV (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1915), p. 176].

            His lineage: Harvey Carroll 1868 IL¹, Clark Baker 1839 NY², Ruel 1801 VT³, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁴, Benedict 1716 CT⁵, Benedict 1688 CT⁶, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸.

 

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HELEN I. CORDRAY HALFORD

 

STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER

Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL—Thursday, 27 March 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

ANAHEIM HILLS [Orange Co.], Calif.—Helen I. Halford , 79, of Anaheim Hills, Calif., formerly of Edinburg, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in California.

            She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Edinburg, the daughter of Harley and Ada Cordray. She married Woodrow Halford in 1945 in Springfield; he died in 1992.

            Mrs. Halford was a beautician.

            Survivors: two sons, Wade (wife, Fran) Halford of Kansas City, Mo., and Larry (wife, Lily) Frey of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alma Kinnetto.

            Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Roarick-Davis Memorial Home in Edinburg, the Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Burial: Edinburg Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen I. Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

            SSDI records show that Woodrow L. Halford was born 28 Feb 1913 and died 8 Jan 1992 (SS# issued in IL), last residence not listed.

 

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HELEN KEATING ALFORD BROWN

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Sunday, 9 May 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Brown, Helen Alford, 95, born December 18, 1903, died May 5, 1999. Helen attended Frances Shimer School and the University of Chicago. In 1922 married Clarence A. Brown. In 1941 they moved, with daughters Eleanor and Nancy to Westwood in Los Angeles, California. A descendant of Miles Standish, Helen Brown was active in civic affairs and P.E.O. Sisterhood. After her husband’s death in 1971, she welcomed visiting Japanese students into her home. Since 1982 she resided in the California P.E.O. Home in Alhambra.

            Known affectionately as “Bam Bam” to her devoted family and many friends she will be remembered fondly for her lively spirit and inquiring mind, her love for nature and animals, her kindness and generosity to people of all ages and backgrounds.

            She is survived by her loving daughters, Eleanor Harder (Ray) and Nancy Karenbrock (Rodger) of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Dan Harder, Julie Oakes, Debra Stevenson, Jill Karnebrock, and Sharri Earnest, and beautiful great grandchildren, Camden, Sasha, Joseph, Nathaniel, Brock, Chance, Geneva, and Sean.

            We miss you, Bam Bam.

            Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Monday May 10, Westwood Village Memorial Park....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen A. Brown (SS# issued in CA), last residence Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            Checking the 1920 Chicago, IL, census for Helen Alford revealed something very interesting. Helen Alford, age 17 b. IL (born 1903) she was the wife of Vernon Alford 24 AL. They are listed in the dwelling of Edward Keating, 43 b. OH, along with his wife Myrtle and twin teenage daughters Myrtle and Margaret.

            In 1910, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Helen M. Keating, 8 IL, is living with her parents, Edward J. Keating, 34 OH, and Myrtle M. Alford, 30 OH, and twin sisters Myrtle and Margaret, 5 IL.

 

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HELEN MARGARET PINNEO ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 18 December 2008

 

            Helen Margaret Alford, 97, of Visalia died Saturday [December 13]. Services: 10 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake. In lieu of flowers: Memorial Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Woodlake, P.O. Box 627, Woodlake, CA 93286. Arrangements: Miller Memorial Chapel in Visalia.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Margaret Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 Nov 1911, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.

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

            CA Births lists Helen M. Pinneo born 13 Nov 1911 in Tulare Co. CA Births also lists the birth of Helen Esther Alford, born 22 Jan 1935 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Pinneo.

 

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HELEN MARIE NELSON HILDEBRAND ALFORD

 

NANTY GLO JOURNAL

Cambria Co., PA—13 May 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Helen Marie Alford, Burbank, Calif., a Beaverdale [PA] native, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in La Habra [Orange Co.], Calif. She was 80.

            Born July 8, 1917, in Beaverdale, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Anna Nelson. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jack W. and Rodney. She was married to Ray Hildebrand, Seesetown, Adams Township and later to Gene Alford, Los Angeles, Calif.

            Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Hildebrand Swanson, La Mirada, Calif.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Ruth Kehn, Wickliffe, Ohio; Dolores McClarren, Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas [Nelson], North Ridgeville, Ohio.

            Interment was in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 8 July 1916, last residence La Mirada, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her second husband, Harold E. “Gene” Alford, in this compilation.

 

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HELEN MILKA HALFORD

 

THE GAZETTE

Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA—Thursday, 17 August 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Helen Milka Halford, 81, formerly of Lisbon [Linn Co., IA], died of a heart ailment Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, in Valley View Care Center, Riverbank [Stanislaus Co.], Calif. There will be no services. The body was cremated. Burial of cremains: San[ta] Rosa, Calif.

            There are no immediate survivors.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen B. Halford (SS# issued in IA) was born 6 June 1920, last residence Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

 

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HELEN VIRGINIA ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 1 August 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Alford, Helen V., 67, of Canoga Park, sales clerk for J.C. Penney. Pierce Brothers-Praiswater Mortuary, Canoga Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 10 March 1925 and died _____ July 1992, last residence Canoga Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Helen Virginia Alford, born 10 March 1925 in MI and died 30 July 1992 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Harvey.

 

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HENRY B. ALVORD

 

DAILY MERCURY

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—4 February 1901

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

HENRY B. ALVORD PASSES FROM EARTH

 

One of San Jose’s Most Prominent and Best Esteemed Citizens, Whose Death Will be Deplored by All the Best Classes of the Community.

 

            Henry B. Alvord, one of the most prominent citizens of San Jose, passed away at his rooms in the Hotel Vendome at 8 o’clock last evening [3 Feb 1901] after an illness of several months. He was attended during his illness by his physician, Dr. J.J. Miller of 235 North Third street, and during his last hours his brother, Hon. William Alvord of San Francisco, and other near relatives were by his bedside….

 

SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS

 

            Henry B. Alvord was a native of Albany, New York, where he was born in 1837. He came to California for his health in 1861, locating in this city, where he resided up to the time of his death. For many years he was an active and successful merchant, and during his business career and ever since he was known for his thorough integrity and fair dealing. For some years after 1880 he was Vice-President and acting manger of the Commercial and Savings Bank, of which he was a large stockholder. In 1889 he resigned from the bank and traveled extensively in the Orient and in Europe, concluding his travels with a trip around the world. After spending two years in foreign travel he returned to this city in 1891, after which time he was in not active business.

 

HIS CHARITABLE WORK

 

            He took a keen interest in all public and charitable institutions and movements. He was most generous, giving largely to religious bodies, the Red Cross and every good work, and from the fields of moral, charitable, patriotic and civic endeavor he will be sadly missed. For some terms he was a member of the Park Commission, and he gave much of his time to the development of Alum Rock Park. He was a member of the Cosmos Club of San Francisco and of the St. Claire Club of San Jose.

            Mr. Alvord never held public office, but he had been repeatedly urged to accept the Mayoralty, a position which could have been his at any time, so universal was the public confidence in his ability and integrity of character. In society he was always a favorite.

            Mr. Alvord had a large acquaintance in the valley and on the Coast, and his death will be mourned by a multitude of friends and acquaintances. He was the soul of honor and the pink of courteous and good breeding. His only surviving relative is his brother, Hon. William Alvord, President of the Bank of California.

 

In another article:

 

DAILY MERCURY

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 6 February 1901

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

FUNERAL OF H.B. ALVORD

Services by Dr. Maclaren at Second Presbyterian Church

 

            The funeral services over the remains of Henry B. Alvord will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Alvord was one of the staunchest supporters and most punctual attendants at this church, and Dr. Maclaren, the pastor, was one of his intimate friends. Their first meeting occurred quite accidentally in Europe some twelve years ago, when both were on a sight seeing tour of the old world, and neither saw the other until Dr. Maclaren received the call to San Jose some nine years ago. Since that time they have been intimate friends. Dr. Maclaren is now called upon to conduct the funeral services over the remains of this esteemed gentleman and friend whom he met so many years ago in a foreign land….

 

            In San Jose, February 3, 1901, Henry B. Alvord, a native of Albany, New York, aged 64 years. The funeral will be held today, February 6, at 2 p.m. from the Second Presbyterian Church, South Second street. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: The 1908 Samuel Morgan Alvord book includes only a one line entry for Henry Alvord, on page 224 (he is #1176 in the book). His brother William was Mayor of San Francisco. Apparently S.M. Alvord was never aware of the obituary as his entry in the book reads “died about 1901 in San Jose.” In 1900 he was enumerated living in the hotel in which he died. In 1880 his address was College of Notre Dame, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA and he was enumerated with Abraham & Edith Baker who were born in New Jersey. Also in the household was Ah Long born China. One has to wonder if there was any connection with Henry’s brother, Selleck Whitney Alvord who went to Canton, China from California in 1853. In 1870 there were only five Alvord households enumerated and Henry was not found among them. One of the seven was his brother: William Alvord who was enumerated as President of Pacific Rolling Mill Company who later was president of the Bank of California and the Mayor as mentioned above. Another Alvord kin, Charles E. Alvord lived in Santa Barbara County. He was a farmer and the father of the notorious Burt Alvord who later was sheriff (and an outlaw) in Tombstone, AZ.

            His ALVORD lineage: Henry B. NY¹, William 1801 NY², William 1776 MA³, Elisha 1731 MA⁴, Joseph 1697 MA⁵, Ebenezer 1665 MA⁶, Alexander 1627 England⁷.

 

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HENRY SAMUEL ALFORD

Father of Leroy Darwin Alford, AAFA #0711

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 25 July 2005

 

Nov. 25, 1924–July 19, 2005

 

            Henry S. Alford, 80, of Chula Vista [San Diego Co.] died Tuesday. He was born in Superior, Neb., and was retired from the Army. He was a veteran of World War II.

            Survivors include his companion, Yaeko McCray; daughters, Connie Boehm of Santee, Cheryl Tomlinson of Tucson and Nancy Mills of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; sons, LeRoy Alford of Lyons, Neb., and Steven Alford of Chula Vista; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

            Services: noon today, Glen Abbey Mortuary, Little Chapel of Roses, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita.

            Interment: Glen Abbey Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry S. Alford (SS# issued in NE), last residence Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.

            We published the obituary of his brother Albert Darwin Alford in the Nebraska Obituaries compilation.

            In 1930, Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE, Henry S. Alford, age 5 b. NE, is the only child of Willder M. Alford, 57 IA (parents b. NY), and Ardilla, 47 KS. Also in the household is Wilder’s brother Albert E. Alford, 56 IA.

            In 1920, Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE: Wilder M. Alford, age 47 b. IA; wife Ardilla A. 37 KS, and son Albert 12 NE.

            Several family trees on RootsWeb.com provide this information: Henry Samuel Alford was born 25 Nov 1924 in Superior, Nuckolls Co., NE, the son of Wilder Montgomery Alford and Ardilla Shaffer. He married Hazel Evangeline Russell on 1 Jan 1946 in Republic, Republic Co., KS. His parents were Wilder Montgomery Alford, born 16 Oct 1872 in Cambridge, Story Co., IA, and Ardilla Shaffer, b. 18 Aug 1882 in Jewel, KS.

            His lineage: Henry Samuel 1924 NE¹, Wilder Montgomery 1872 IA², Darwin Elbridge 1849 NY³, Albert 1818 NY⁴, Abner 1767 MA⁵, Elijah 1732 CT⁶, Josiah 1696 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸.

 

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HERBERT E. ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ November 1993

 

            Alvord, Herbert of Carmichael, Calif., died Friday, Nov. 12, 1993. He was 86. Born Feb. 8, 1907, in Bellingham, he grew up here, attended high school in Wisconsin and returned to Bellingham after graduation. He married Jessie Fazon of Bellingham on May 4, 1933. He lived in Bellingham for 35 years before moving to California. Mr. Alvord moved to Carmichael and was a self-employed tile contractor for 25 years. He was 58 when he retired in the mid-1960’s. He and his wife visited Whatcom County often after his retirement. Mr. Alvord joined the Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge in 1928 and remained a lifelong member.

            Survivors include his wife of the family home in Carmichael; sons Richard Alvord of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Robert Alvord of Citrus Heights, Calif.; three grandchildren; nephews Reg Alvord of Bellingham and Ron Alvord of Lynden.

            Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery.

 

Photo from Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert E. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Carmichael, Sacramento Co., CA.

            We published the obituaries of his father, Frank Dudley Alvord; his brother, Irving C. Alvord; and his stepmother Eva Kenoyer Bentley Alvord in the Washington Obituaries compilation.

            CA Deaths lists his mother’s maiden name as Erickson.

            From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 667:

 

2664. Frank Dudley Alvord (Ellery, Thomas Rixon, William, Asahel, Asahel, Thomas, Thomas, Alexander), born Freedom, Outagamie Co., Wis., Dec. 5, 1873; married Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 1, 1899, Gertrude Regina Erickson, daughter of John Frederick and Maria Brigitta (Johnson) Erickson. She was born Lofo, Drottningholm, Sweden, Mar. 17, 1872. Res. Bellingham, Wash., 1904. Frank D. Alvord is on the police force at Bellingham, Wash. Children:

 

3045. Gordon Lewis, b. Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 6, 1900.

3046. Irving Cecil, b. Whatcom, Wash., May 29, 1903.

 

1910 Census: Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #153

 

Frank D. Alvord      head   36      WI NY NJ      1^st marriage, 12 years

                                                                              teamster hauling wood

Gertie R.                  wife    37      Sweden           3 children, 3 living

Gordon L.                son        9      WA WI Swe

Irving C.                   son        6      WA WI Swe

Herbert E.               son        3      WA WI Swe

Mary E.                    sister   21      WI NY NJ      nurse

 

1930 Census: Bellingham (District 8), Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #64

 

Herbert E. Alvord    nephew     23      WA WI Swe   lumbermill truck driver

   Herbert is living in the household of Signa McDonald, age 52 b. Sweden, widow—no doubt his mother’s sister.

 

            His ALVORD lineage: Herbert E. 1907 WA¹, Frank Dudley 1873 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.

 

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HERMAN B. ALFORD

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Wednesday, 28 August 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Graveside services for Herman Alford of Palmdale, California, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 12, 1996, at Fender Cemetery in Many. Officiating at his services were his sons, Doctor James Madison Alford, and Doctor Jerome Brian Alford.

            Mr. Alford, a resident of Palmdale since 1962, died at his home Thursday, August 8. He was born in Fisher on August 25, 1918.

            Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lovenia Alford.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Bettie Alford; and two sons, James Madison and wife Gloria of Kentucky, and Jerome Brian and wife Alma of New Mexico; five grandchildren, Jamison, Jessica, Robert, Annette, and Brian; one brother, Victor Ray Alford of New Mexico.

            Mr. Alford was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Palmdale. He was voted Father of the Year in 1990. Mr. Alford enlisted in the Army in 1940, and served his country from 1940-1945. He rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant. Mr. Alford graduated from the University of California in 1954, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Mr. Alford retired from California Portland Cement Company, after 26 years as plant manager.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herman B. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his mother, Louvina McComic Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituary of his father, William Lloyd Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            His lineage: Herman B. 1918 LA¹, William Lloyd 1892 LA², Jesse Powell 1870 TX³, Jesse Powell 1828 LA⁴, Needham Judge 1789 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸.

 

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HOWARD ANSON ALFORD

Father of Kathleen Mary Alford, AAFA #0644, Howard Anson Alford, Jr., AAFA #0971, Michael Foy Alford, AAFA #0972, Owen John Alford, AAFA #0973

Brother of Howell Alford, AAFA #0970

 

Source unknown, but probably:

VALLEY TIMES

Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA—_____ January 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

LIVERMORE—Howard A. Alford, an award-winning photographer, died at Valley Memorial Hospital on Friday, Jan. 21. He was 68.

            For 30 years, Mr. Alford was a photographer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory until his recent retirement.

            He was well known in professional photography societies, was a member of the Society of Industrial Photographers and received several awards for outstanding work.

            In the 1970s, he was a technical consultant on the movie “Star Wars,” working with George Lucas’s Industrial Light Magic.

            Mr. Alford was born in Tulsa, Okla.., and lived in Livermore for 34 years.

            He is survived by his wife, Mary Alford of Livermore; his daughter, Kathleen Alford of Tracy; sons, Howard Alford Jr. of Livermore, Owen Alford of Tracy, Thomas Alford of Livermore and Michael Alford of Los Angeles; his twin brother, Howell Alford of Salem, Ore.; his sisters, Frances Chandler of Buffalo, Mo., and Helen West of Fox Lake, Wis.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Alford.

            Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Livermore Mortuary, 3070 East Ave., Livermore. A funeral liturgy will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

            Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 433 Jefferson St., Oakland 94607, or to Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box l00, Sonoma 95476-9998.

 

Photo from Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Livermore, Alameda Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard A. Alford (SS# issued in MN) was born 15 Dec 1925, last residence Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Mary Gabriel Foy Alford, in this compilation.

            Howard was the son of Thomas Lauhon Alford and Gertrude Mary Walter.

            CA Deaths lists Howard Anson Alford, born 15 Dec 1925 in OK, died 21 Jan 1994 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Walters.

            His lineage: Howard Anson 1925 OK¹, Thomas Lauhon 1891 TX², James Noel Welch 1864 TX³, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA⁴, Needham Judge 1789 NC⁵, Jacob 1761 NC⁶, Julius 1717 VA⁷, James 1687 VA⁸.

 

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HOWARD C. “BUD” ALFORD

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA—Wednesday, 29 October 2003

 

            Longtime Ridgecrest resident Howard “Bud” C. Alford died on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003 at his home of natural causes. He was 77.

            Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11 am at Immanuel Baptist Church.... Graveside rites will be performed by V.F.W. Frost Ship 4084 and military rites by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard, China Lake. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park.

            Alford was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Glen Rock, Wy. He served in the U.S. Army Cavalry.

            His family says this about him: “The way he lived his life spoke for itself. He was truly dedicated to the good will of his country and family. His service earned him, among other things, the Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal and a Purple Heart, which was clearly the commitment of his character throughout life.

            “He was the owner and operator of Sunset Automotive, retiring in 1993. He operated his automotive machine shop the same way as his life—his way. He always said “If you do anything at all, do it right.”

            The family request memorials be donated in memory of Howard “Bud”.

            Alford was preceded in death by parents Howard Cornelious and Clarissa F. Myers Alford Manly, sons, John Marquis and Howard Alford, brother Harold “Sonny” Alford and Jerry Alford.

            He is survived by son Robert Marquis of Ridgecrest, daughter Keri Shields of Ridgecrest, son Jack Bennett of Willits, son Jerry Bennett of Redding, son David Alford of Ridgecrest, sister Criss Burd of Casper, Wy., sister and brother-in-law Leona and David Sweeney of Kingman, Ariz., 27 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Howard C. Alford (SS# issued in WY), but his birth date is listed as 23 Nov 1926, last residence Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA.

            On the 1930 census in Parkerton, Converse Co., WY, Howard C. Alford, age 3-5/12 b. WY, is living with his parents, Howard C. Alford, 25 TX, and Clarassa F. Alford 23 KS, and his sister Clarassa B., 4-9/12 WY.

            CA Deaths lists Howard C. Alford, born 21 March 1904 in TX, died 20 Dec 1970 in Los Angeles Co.

 

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ISABELLE BIGGS ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Friday, 27 February 2004

 

            Isabelle Biggs Alford, 84, of Fullerton, died Feb. 16, 2004, of vascular disease. Arrangements by Accord Cremation & Burial Services, Brea.

            Sons, John Jr., Roger, Terry; five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Isabelle B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 July 1919, last residence Fullerton, Orange Co., CA.

 

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IVA C. ALFORD

 

VISALIA TIMES-DELTA

Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 24 June 2003

 

WOODLAKE—Iva C. Alford, 89, of Woodlake died Saturday, June 21, 2003. She was a retired fruit packer.

            Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Exeter District Cemetery. Arrangements are by Evans-Miller Exeter Chapel, Exeter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Iva C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Oct 1913, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.

 

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J.W. ALFORD

Brother of Virginia Alford Bray, AAFA #0437

Uncle of Nancy Cheryl Bray Elkin, AAFA #0618

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 12 December 2006

 

            Graveside services for J.W. Alford, 83, of Porterville [Tulare Co.] will be at 11a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Alford, a retired helicopter mechanic, died Saturday [Dec 6]. Remembrances may be sent to Alzheimer’s Foundation of Central California, 4411 N. Cedar Ave., Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93726. Arrangements are by Whitehurst-Loyd Funeral Service.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Apr 1923 and died 9 Dec 2006.

            See the obituary of his wife, Marian Elizabeth Harrott Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituary of his mother, Elmer Olive Berry Alford, in the Mississippi Obituaries compilation. We published an “In Remembrance” article for his sister Virginia Alford Bray, who died in FL, in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (Issue #45).

            His lineage: J.W. 1923 MS¹, Watty Washington 1891 MS², Oscar S. “Bud”1867 GA³, George Washington 1840 GA⁴, James Richard 1821 GA⁵, Jeptha 1797 NC⁶, Goodrich 1750 NC⁷, Julius 1717 VA⁸, James 1687 VA⁹, John 1645 VA¹⁰. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]

 

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JACQUELINE ALFORD

 

SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE

Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—6 September 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford died peacefully at her home in Lomita on August 18, 2000. She was born on June 9, 1927.

            Surviving are her husband, Jack, son, Michael (Monica), grandson, Christopher, and a sister, Johneva Steele.

            Memorial services were held on August 20, 2000.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Lomita, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            Jackie Alford was one of Gil Alford’s contacts. They began to correspond in 1982, when she sent a pedigree chart showing the ancestry of her husband, Jack Milton Alford. Although she was a subscriber to “About Alfords,” she and her husband never joined AAFA. They were our first contact with the Leander Alford branch of the family.

            CA Births lists her husband, Jackie M. Alford, born 11 Oct 1923 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Vurch.

            Her husband’s lineage: Jack Milton 1923 CA¹, Felix Ryland 1900 AR², Willard Barclay 1877 AR³, Henry Thomas 1848 AR⁴, Leander 1814 NC⁵, Andrews 1787 NC⁶, William 1751 ??⁷.

 

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JACQUELINE “JACKIE” CORY ALFORD

 

THE UNION

Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 January 2004

 

            Services for Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford of Nevada City were held Monday at the Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, with graveside burial at Sierra Memorial Lawn in Nevada City.

            Mrs. Alford died Monday, Dec. 29, in Grass Valley [Nevada Co.]. She was 67.

            She was born June 25, 1936, in Los Angeles, to Buck “Paul” and Ola Hankins Cory. She graduated from Washington High School in Los Angeles. She married Donald Alford Nov. 13, 1954, in Whittier. She enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren, drawing and writing poetry.

            She is survived by her husband, Don; sons and daughters-in-law Steve and Lori Alford of Oregon and Scott and Julie of Washington; daughter, Cathy McCartney; brother, Jim Cory; aunt, Esther Cox of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

            Arrangements were under the direction of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jacqueline S. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Nevada City, Nevada Co.., CA.

 

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JAMES RAY ALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Saturday, 7 November 1987

 

            Alford Sr., James R., 80, of San Jose, retired building contractor. Funeral has been held. Private inurnment at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose. Oak Hill Funeral Home, San Jose.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 17 June 1907 and died 5 Nov 1987, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists James Ray Alford, born 17 June 1907 in CO, died 5 Nov 1987 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Carpenter.

            In 1930, Mill Creek, Bourbon Co., KS, James R. Alford, age 22 b. CO, is the only child living with parents George A. Alford, 50 WI, and Ethel P. Alford, 47.

            In 1910, Caney, Montgomery Co., KS, James Alford, age 2 b. CO, is the youngest of 4 children living with parents George Alford 31 WI, and Pearl Alford 27 SD.

            Wisconsin Births, 1820–1907 (Ancestry.com) lists George Arthur Alford, born 28 Apr 1878 in Sauk Co., WI.

            George Arthur Alford married Ethel Pearl Carpenter in Monroe Co., WI, on 6 May 1900.

            CA Deaths lists George Arthur Alford, born 28 Apr 1878 in WI and died 29 Apr 1948 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Fowler.

            His lineage: James Ray 1907 CO¹, George Arthur 1878 WI².

 

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JAMES VOIN ALFORD

 

REPUBLIC MONITOR

Republic, MO—14 July 1983

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries

 

            Funeral services were held July 12 in Oroville [Butte Co.] CA, for Jim Alford, 39, Oroville, who died July 7 from a massive heart attack. Mr. Alford attended Republic High School from 1960 to 1962, when he graduated. He was a member of the varsity basketball team.

            He is survived by his parents, Maurice and Ruth Alford, Oroville, who formerly operated Stuckey’s on Highway 60, east of Republic; his wife; and three children [Aaron Todd, Nicole Ruth, and Gillian A.].

            Memorial contributions may be sent to Jim Alford Memorial Fund, c/o Congregational Church, 1715 Bird, Oroville, CA 95965 or to M.M. Alford, 453 Silverleaf Drive, Oroville, CA 95965.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituary of his mother, Ruth Fugate Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists James Voin Alford, born 11 Jan 1945 in CA, mother’s maiden name Stultz, and died 7 July 1983 in Butte Co., CA.

            CA Births lists James Voin Alford, born 11 Jan 1945 in Ventura Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fugate.

            James Voin Alford is a Dallas County, MO, Alford descendant, grandson of Matthew Alford and Naomi Bray. He married Debra Jeanne Barr on 12 Oct 1968 in Santa Clara Co., CA.

            CA Births lists their 3 children, all b. in Santa Clara Co.: Aaron T., Nicole R., and Gillian A. Alford.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: James Voin 1945 MO¹, Maurice Melvin 1918 MO², Melvin M. 1887 MO³, Matthew 1854 TN⁴, John M. 1821 TN⁵, John 1786 NC⁶.

 

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JAMES W. HALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—21 December 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            James W. Halford, 69, passed away at his home in Forest Meadows, Murphy’s, California, on Wednesday, December 19, 2001.

            He was born in Oklahoma on February 2, 1932, and had been a Pattern Maker and Foundry Manager in San Jose, retiring to Pioneer, California, in 1994. Mr. Halford moved to Murphy’s in 1999. He was retired from the Air Force National Guard/561st Air Force Band, performing various places throughout the world. He was a member of the Aahmes Temple Shrine Band, Masonic Lodge in Oakland.

            James is survived by his wife, Arlene C. Halford, of Murphy’s, children Nancy Trethewey of Grass Valley, Carla Scapuzzi of Jackson, David Armand of Arnold, Cathy Mitchell of Riverbank, and Barbara DeGraw of Volcano, and sister, Nancy O’Dell of Jackson.

            Neptune Society (a cremation service) was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James W. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA.

 

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JEAN CUNNINGHAM ALVORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—27 September 1990

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Services for Jean C. Alvord, 61, of Chula Vista, were today in Glen Abbey Memorial Park. She died Monday in a hospital.

            Mrs. Alvord was born in Glendale, lived in the county 37 years and taught economics at Sweetwater High School for 17 years. She was a member of the California Home Economics Association, the Sweetwater Education Association, the California Education Association and the Phi Beta chapter of Sigma Psi sorority and a life member of First United Methodist Church. She received a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and a master’s degree from Azusa-Pacific University.

            Survivors include her husband, Richard; a daughter, Cheryl Nuhfer of Maryland; a brother, John Cunningham Jr. of Glendale; and three grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her son Richard Leslie Alvord in this compilation.

 

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JESSIE ALFORD DAIGH

 

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

Seattle, WA—Saturday, 18 September 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Jessie Alford Daigh: Passed away September 3, 1999 in Seal Beach, CA. Preceded in death by husband Harold B. Daigh and daughter Barbara Jean Johnson. She is survived by one sister, Betty Kindred of Seal Beach, CA, five grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great [great?] grandchildren.

            Private family committal service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 6701 30th Ave., Seattle, WA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie G. Daigh (SS# issued in WA) was born 6 Nov 1900, last residence Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.

            SSDI records show that Harold Daigh was born 16 Apr 1899 and died _____ March 1987 (SS# issued in WA), last residence Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Deaths list Harold Bossard Daigh, born 16 Apr 1899 in WA, died 25 March 1987 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Bossard.

            On the 1920 census, Seattle, King Co., WA, Jessie Alford, age 19 born MI, is living with her parents, Alex Alford, 44, and Annie Alford, 43, both born in Canada.

 

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JETTIE MAE MADDOX HALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 14 March 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Jettie Mae Halford, 88, of Tracy, died Monday [March 11] in a Manteca convalescent hospital. She was born in Joy, Texas, and lived in Tracy for 64 years.

            Survivors include her children, Richard D. Halford and Mary Halford, both of Tracy, and Aubrey Halford of Manteca, siblings, Marjorie Robinson of Las Vegas, Frances Pounds of Reno and Clifford Maddox of Sayre, OK, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

            Graveside services were held at Tracy Public Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jettie M. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 Sept 1913, last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

 

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JEWEL M. HOWARD ALFORD HAYES

 

[She died in CA, but we are also including her obituary in the Ohio Obituaries compilation because of her close ties to OH.]

 

HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS

Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Monday, 23 Nov 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999

 

            Jewel M. Alford Hayes, age 92, died Sunday November 22, 1998 at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital. She was born March 19, 1906 in Boswarth, Kentucky, daughter of Jerome S. Howard and Pearl Willmott Howard. On February 9, 1927 she married Alvin Elmer Alford; he preceded her in death February 16, 1961. She married John W. Hayes June 3, 1972.

            She is survived by her husband, John W. Hayes of Hamilton, Ohio; her son, Donald E. Alford and daughter-in law, Margie of Indianapolis, Indiana; three grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh (Donna) Autry of Lakeland, Florida, Barbara Alford of San Diego, California and Scott Alford of Indianapolis, Indiana; a great granddaughter, Cassandra Rae Autry of Lakeland, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Viola Woods of Cincinnati; half sister, Mrs. J.D. (Pat) Brown of Tennessee; a half brother, Jerome S. Howard, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Howard of Winter Haven, Florida. She has three step children, Willis Hayes of Hermosa Beach, California, Joyce Harn and her husband, Keith of Redondo Beach, California and James Hayes and his wife, Jill and their two sons, John and Jeffrey of Redmond, Washington.

            A brother, Eugene W. Howard; grandson, Keven D. Alford and her parents preceded her in death.

            Jewel was a member of the West Side Baptist Church for 65 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked in Bible School. She enjoyed making quilts and knitting. Jewel and her husband were in the process of moving to California where her death occurred. Her husband, John will be moving to California and his new address will be 1910 Clark Land, Redondo Beach, California 90278.

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd.... Burial will be in the Rose Hill Mausoleum....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jewel M. Hayes (SS# issued in OH), last residence Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            It is possible that Jewel is the widow of a descendant of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords. An Alvin Alford (born 1902, died Feb 1961, according to SSDI) was issued a SS# in OH. In 1900, an Alvin Alford (born 1871) and wife Ida E. _____ of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords had two children: Raymond (born Jan 1895 KY) and Lottie (born 1897 KY). They are missing from the KY census thereafter. In 1920, Butler Co. OH, there is a family with three Alford step-children of Richard Nelson—Raymond (born 1895 KY), Lottie (born 1897 KY) and Elmore (born 1902 KY). I think this Elmore is really Alvin Elmer Alford who married Jewel M. Howard in 1927, in Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. Ida E. Alford must have married Richard Nelson some time before 1920. A Ray Alford, born Jan 17 1895 died July 1968 in Butler Co. OH, also according to the SSDI. This seems to have been Alvin’s elder brother.

 

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JEWELL PEARL AUSTIN HALLFORD

 

TULARE ADVANCE-REGISTER [not verbatim]

Tulare, Tulare Co., CA—14 December 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Homemaker Jewell Pearl Hallford, 53, of Tulare, died Saturday, December 12, 1998. Services [will be] held at Hamilton Peers-Lorentzen Chapel with burial at Tulare Cemetery.

            She was born in Quanah, Texas and graduated from Tulare Western High School in 1965. She lived in Los Angeles for 24 years and returned to Tulare in 1989.

            Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Hallford of Tulare; four daughters Sandra Kucera of Temecula, Shelley Roseman of Northridge, Cindy Fuentez of Burbank, and La Donna Domaradzki of Arleta; two brothers, Arthur Austin of Bell Gardens and Carl Austin of Squaw Valley; three sisters, Betty Cartlidge and Alice Davis both of Tulare, and Peggy Murphy of Las Vegas, Nevada; and four grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewell P. Hallford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Oct 1945, last residence not listed.

 

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JOAN RITA ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Saturday, 29 July 2006

 

Oct. 24, 1933—July 24, 2006

 

            Joan Rita Alford, 72, of Modesto died Monday [July 24] at her home.

            Miss Alford was a native of Las Vegas, and had lived in Modesto since 1960 and in California since 1936. She was a clerk at Sears. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame. She enjoyed reading and her cats.

            Burial at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joan R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Oct 1933, last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

 

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JOANNE LOUELLA ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—15 January 2009

 

            Joanne L. Alford, 62, of Exeter died Jan. 16. Private services. Arrangements: Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joanne Luella Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 June 1946, last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Richard Earl Alford and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation. We published the obituary of her sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in the Oregon Obituaries compilation.

 

            CA Births lists Joanne Louella Alford born 9 June 1946 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Joanne Louella 1946 CA¹, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA², William 1863 CA³, Russell 1826 VA⁴, William 1800 VA⁵.

 

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JOHN C. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—13 March 1945

 

            Alford, John C., loving husband of Ethel B. Alford, father of Mrs. Elizabeth Vanderburg, Florence D., Ethel L., Doris M., Susan J., Mary J., John A. & Charles J. Alford (the 2 sons serving in the armed forces), brother of Charles and __olla Alford, Nellie Hair, Myrtle Bou__n & Mary Ross.

            Services Thurs., 1:30 p.m., at the Brample Funeral Home, 1816 Doberman St.

 

AAFA NOTES: The left side of this obituary was cut off by one or two letters.

            CA Deaths lists John C. Alford, died 11 March 1945 in Los Angeles Co., born 2 Sept 1888 in KS, mother’s maiden name Havey.

            CA Births lists the births of 5 daughters listed in the obituary (not Elizabeth), all born in Los Angeles Co. from 1923–1933), mother’s maiden name Aten.

            CA Deaths lists John Aten Alford, born 1913 in KS and died in 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Aten.

 

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JOHN D. “JACK” ALFORD

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—2 October 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            John “Jack” Alford, 86, of Los Osos died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at his home.

            Jack was a Wyo. resident, retired professor and golf coach at the University of Wyoming. He and his wife Anne came here for the sun and ocean.

            Jack enjoyed golf, bridge, horse racing, and the many wonderful friends he made here. Anne died three years ago and Jack successfully adjusted his life to be an independent man.

            Jack lived passionately and died consciously surrounded by his proud children, Jim, Robin, Rich and Jeff….

 

In another article:

 

University of Wyoming

College of Education—Fall 2003

 

 

            Jack served the university for over forty years. He was involved in a number of adult education activities: veterans appraiser, director of correspondence study, coordinator of audiovisual services, director of Adult Education and Community Services (1968-1972), and professor. An extremely popular instructor, Jack helped teachers throughout the state improve their instructional techniques.

            John “Jack” Alford, a former longtime Laramie resident, died at his home in Los Osos, California, Wednesday, September 24, 2003.

            He was born in 1917 in New York and moved to Wyoming during the Depression where he worked on the oil pipelines before attending the University of Wyoming.

            He married Annabeth Hegewald in 1943. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in Europe during World War II as a second lieutenant. After the war he returned to Laramie and continued his studies at UW, graduating with a Ph.D. in Education.

            He was director of education and audio visual services and later became a professor in the Department of Education. He was also the UW golf coach and a co-founder of Jacoby Golf Course.

            He is survived by his children Jim Alford, Robin Alford Nelson, Rich Alford and Jeff Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 21 Apr 1917, last residence Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            SSDI records show that Anne B. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Feb 1921, died 19 Nov 2000, last residence Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            On the 1930 census in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, John D. Alford, age 12 NY, is listed with his parents, Stanley H. Alford, 34 NY, and Edith L. Alford, 34 PA, and younger siblings Elizabeth A. 10 NY and Robert 2-3/12 NY.

 

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JOHN D’ARCY HALFORD

 

MERCED SUN-STAR

Merced, Merced Co., CA—Tuesday, 26 July 2005

 

            John D’Arcy Halford January 16, 1910 ~ July 18, 2005 John was born on January 16, 1910, and passed away on July 18, 2005.

            John was born in England, then he came to New Jersey in 1933. Most of his working years were spent in Marblehead, MA where he worked in sales for International Multi Foods, Corp. At retirement he moved to Sarasota FL where he served as a docent at the Ringling Brothers Museum. He was also a member of Show Folks and St. Andrews Society in Sarasota. He has lived in Atwater and Mariposa for 10 years and was a member of Masonic Lodge #24 in Mariposa. He was an avid follower of the Stock Market.

            He is survived by daughters, Mary (Halford) Roberts of Atwater and Laura Sisk of Indianapolis, TN, sons, John Halford Jr. of Schaghticoke, NY, David Halford of Sandy, UT, and Nicholas Halford of Troy, NY. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

            A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Merced Masonic Center.... All arrangements are under the direction of Allen Mortuary, Turlock.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John D. Halford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Atwater, Merced Co., CA.

 

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JOHN THOMAS ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—26 March 1935

 

TURLOCK, March 26—John Thomas Alford, 75, died last night at the family home on south Broadway after an extended illness. Alford was born in Wisconsin and had lived in the Turlock district the last thirty years.

            Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Alford he leaves a son, Fred Alford of Turlock, two daughters, Mrs. Tillie Price, Turlock, and Mrs. Kate Maddux, Modesto; a brother, William G. Alford of Santa Ana and a sister, Mrs. Mary Perez of Chino.

            Funeral arrangements are in charge of the O’Hara Funeral Home.

 

In another article:

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—28 March 1935

 

TURLOCK, March 27—Last rites were conducted to-day at the O’Hara Funeral Home for John Thomas Alford, 75, who died Monday night after an extended illness. Interment was in the Turlock Cemetery.

            Alford was a native of Wisconsin and had lived in the Turlock district the last thirty years.

            Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Alford, he leaves a son, two daughters, a brother and sister.

 

Photo from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Fred Clarence Alford, Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux, and Tillie Mae Alford Price Commons in this compilation.

            Benita Moore, great-granddaughter of John Thomas Alford, posted the gravestone photos at FindAGrave.com. She reports that John Thomas Alford was born 16 May 1859 in Iowa Co., WI, and his wife, Mary Jane Fender, was born 29 July 1870 in Laclede, Linn Co., MO.

            His lineage: John Thomas 1859 WI¹, Thomas Frederick 1832 England².

 

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JOHN VERNON “JACK” ALFORD

Father of Patricia Ann Alford DeGrofft, AAFA #0203

 

Patricia DeGrofft compiled the following article with information from these sources:

 

DAILY NEWS

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—12 July 1989

 

CASCADE CATTLEMAN, 14 August 1989

An Associated Press Report

 

Published in AAFA ACTION, September 1989

 

RED BLUFF, CALIFORNIA—An afternoon grass fire on Reeds Creek Road west of Red Bluff sparked a chain of events that led to the death July 11th of prominent Red Bluff cattleman Jack Alford.

            Alford, a fifth-generation native of Tehama County died at the Alford Home Ranch as he worked to save the ranch house and his wife, Betty, from a wind-driven range fire that scorched 522 acres of rangeland and burned to within 100 feet of the residence.

            The 64-year old rancher—who only 30 minutes earlier had walked away from the wreckage of his pick-up when it had plunged 75 feet into a creek bed—collapsed and died after wetting his home’s wood-shake roof in order to keep it from catching fire.

            “He was trying to save his home and our mom” said Alford’s 38-year-old son and ranch partner, Jim Alford, who had arrived at the family’s Alford Home Ranch while a fire crew from the California Department of Forestry struggled to revive his father.

            “When I arrived, the forestry men were administering CPR,” Alford said, “but I could tell he was already expired.”

            The fire fighters, who relieved Alford’s wife and a local ranch hand after they had begun CPR on Alford, continued the resuscitation efforts until paramedics from St. Elizabeth Hospital could arrive and take over the unsuccessful effort.

            Alford was reportedly on his way to a neighboring ranch when he blacked out. He had gone there earlier where he helped direct firefighters to the blaze and save the home there. The fire was started by the carelessness of a 12-year old boy riding an all-terrain vehicle in which the heat of the engine and exhaust caused extreme dry rangeland to burst into flames.

            The pickup was totaled when it plunged 75 feet and landed on its roof at the bottom of Eliza Creek. Alford who suffered a four inch gash in his scalp and numerous broken ribs crawled out of the pick-up and through thick vines 1/4 mile down the creekbed and back up the embankment towards his home when a passing ranch hand stopped and gave him a ride.  “I don’t know how he ever walked away from the accident,” said Jim Alford. “It amazed me when I saw it myself.” After returning home the elder Alford saw the approaching fire and climbed on to his roof with a hose. He worked for some 30 minutes to wet it down before he climbed back down and collapsed without a word, Jim Alford said.

            Alford was born January 5, 1925 at the Los Molinos Colony ranch home of his maternal grandparents, John Henry and Magdelina (Heine) Dayton. Born to Roy V. and Bernice Florence Alford, California cattle ranchers, he received his early schooling in a one room schoolhouse in the Hunter district west of Red Bluff. He graduated from Red Bluff High School where he received honors as a State Farmer in FFA and for his athletic ability in football. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II before he returned to the county and in 1948, married Betty Louise Stone of El Camino, at Carmel CA September 12th.

            The couple has two children, Jim and Patti Ann, and continue the Alford family’s tradition of cattle ranching that first began when Alford’s great-great grandfather, Robert Temple Alford, walked across the plains from Arkansas and settled in Tehama County in 1856.

            Alford, whose family has been raising cattle in the Hunter District since the turn of the century, ran a commercial stocker-steer operation that supplied cattle for feedlots in Coalinga, CA and Pasco, WA.

            Alford was president of the Tehama County Cattleman’s Association in 1964-65 and was named Cattleman of the Year by the group in 1987. He was chairman of the Red Bluff Sale Committee and was a director of the Red Bluff Round-Up for 35 years. He also volunteered his efforts for the past 40 years as a member of the Elks Lodge “Kitchen Krew” that prepared meals at the Cattlemans and Woolgrowers Field Days and other events.

            Alford had been a member of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee since 1959. He was honored by the group in 1980 for his contribution toward making the program a success for youths involved in agriculture.

            He was recognized by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in 1959, when he was awarded California Rangeman of the Year. He also served as a member of the local ASCS Range Improvement Committee.

            But mostly, Alford spent his time working on his ranch and helping neighboring ranchers at springtime brandings working in a way son Jim Alford said came most naturally to him.

            “The neighbors liked him because he always took the widest circle,” he said. “He was the best cowboy. It was what he did all his life and it’s what he did best. He’ll be sorely missed.”

            Alford is survived by his wife Betty Alford; his son Jim Alford, and his wife, Vicki, and their children, Quinn Roy and Abigail Paige, all of Red Bluff; his daughter Patti Ann Alford-Degrofft of Pendleton, Oregon and her husband Duane, and their children, Ryan and Tiah Jill. Also of Red Bluff, a sister (Mrs. Jack) Elaine Owens and an aunt, Ethel Alford Peterson.

            Alford was buried in the Alford Family Plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Louise Stone Alford; and his sister Elaine Melvina Alford Owens in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: John Vernon “Jack” 1925 CA¹, Roy Vernon 1904 CA², Robert Temple 1874 CA³, Julius Marion 1845 AR⁴, Robert Temple 1814 MS⁵, Julius 1785 NC⁶, Hudson 1760 NC⁷, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁸.

 

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JOHNIE ALFORD, SR.

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Tuesday, 20 July 1993

 

            Services for Johnie Alford Sr., 75, will be at 11 a.m. today at Tillie’s Memorial Chapel in San Bernardino. He died of cancer July 10 at his home in Moreno Valley.

            Burial will be in Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside.

            Mr. Alford was born in Clarksville [Red River Co.], Texas. He had lived in Moreno Valley since 1971, when he opened his own landscaping business. Before that, he worked for Kaiser Steel in Fontana. He retired in the early 1980s.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, LouSetta; three sons, Kenneth and Dennis, both of Moreno Valley, and Johnie Jr. of Highland; five daughters, Florida Mae Richardson of Barstow and Carol, Karla, Agnes and Christina, all of Moreno Valley; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Alfred of Moreno Valley; and a sister, Florida Bee Priestly of Lubbock, Texas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his children Dennis Earl Alford and Karla Kaye Alford; and his brother Alfred Charles Alford in this compilation.

            CA Deaths list Johnie Alford, born 12 Feb 1918 in TX, died 10 July 1993 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Kirkland.

 

1930 CENSUS

Precinct 6, Red River Co., TX

 

Jerry M. Liggins     head               45        TX TX TX      Negro

Agness                    wife                42        TX TX TX      Negro

Arney Alford          stepson           17        TX TX TX      Negro

Delbert                    stepson           13        TX TX TX      Negro

Johnie                     stepson             9        TX TX TX      Negro

Clemie                    stepson             7        TX TX TX      Negro

A.C.                        stepson             6        TX TX TX      Negro

Floida B.                 stepdau    4-2/12        TX TX TX      Negro

 

1920 CENSUS

Precinct 6, Red River Co., TX

 

John P. Alford        head               40        TX TX TX      Black

Agnes                     wife                36        TX LA LA      Black

Jossie                      stepdau           15        TX TX LA      Black

Theordor                 stepson           11        TX TX LA      Black

Ermer                      son           6-3/12        TX TX LA      Black

Delbert                    son           5-1/12        TX TX LA      Black

John                        son           2-2/12        TX TX LA      Black

Pearl Johnston        niece         9/4/12        TX TX LA      Black

 

            On John Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 39, born 28 Jan 1879. He is a Negro farmer living in Red River Co., TX, and has lost one eye.

            His lineage: Johnie 1918 TX¹, John P. 1879 TX².

 

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JOHNNIE LEE ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 11 August 2006

 

Nov. 11, 1931-Aug. 4, 2006

 

            Johnnie Lee Alford, 74, of La Mesa died Aug. 4. He was born in Hope, Ark., and was a sandblaster for a construction company. He served in the Army.

            Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Alford; daughter, Teresa Fletcher; son, Ricky Alford; stepdaughters, Janet Green and Tammye Scott; stepsons, Albert Merritt and Lonzie Belcher; brother, Luther Shaw; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

            Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego.

            Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary.

            Interment: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnnie L. Alford (SS# issued in AR), last residence La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA.

 

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JOSEPH BALLARD “JAY” HALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Friday, 16 January 2009

 

            Joseph Ballard “Jay” Halford passed away suddenly at his home in San Diego, CA on December 23, 2008. Jay was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 30, 1962 to Kendall Hutchinson Halford and Frank Atherton Halford. Jay moved with his family to San Jose, CA where his mother worked for Lockheed Martin. In San Jose, Jay and his brother Brock provided endless laughter, fun, and excitement and they were loved dearly. In 1980, Jay graduated top of his class from Lynbrook High School in San Jose, CA. Jay continued his education and graduated from University Utah with a degree in Business Economics in 1986. He earned scholastic awards including Pi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Pi, and Omicron Delta Epsilon. Jay was a member of the University of Utah ski club and a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After College, Jay pursued and earned his MBA at the prestigious Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, AZ. Once Jay completed his education, he became an Independent Global Investment Manager, which allowed him to follow his true passion, traveling and living all over the world. He especially enjoyed places where the windsurfing was great and the weather was warm.

            Dearly beloved son of and survived by his mother, Kendall Halford, of Salem, OR, his Aunt Barbara McGowan, Uncle Scott McGowan, Aunt Candice Chamberlain, Uncle Mike Chamberlain, and numerous cousins in Oregon and relatives in Hawaii.

            Jay was predeceased by his father, Frank Atherton Halford in 1968, and his brother, David Brocton Halford in 1998.

            Jay will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially for the vivid tales of his travels and adventures. His family and friends will live with his unique gifts as their own, gratefully, but more painfully without him. Special friends of Jays: Randy Petersen, Dan Sparagna, Courtney Boscoe, and Andrea Boscoe. “Jay Halford…One of a kind. We loved him and deeply miss him.”

            Jay will rest in peace at Rest Lawn Garden Mortuary in Salem, Oregon. A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

 

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JOSEPH MARK ALVORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 November 1994

 

            Service for J. Mark Alvord, 47, of Visalia, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Church of the Nazarene of Ivanhoe. Mr. Alvord, a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene of Ivanhoe, died Sunday [November 6].

            Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Miller Memorial Chapel in Visalia. Remembrances may be sent to the Church of the Nazarene of Ivanhoe, 15427 Avenue 328, Box 356, Ivanhoe 93235; or to Nazarene Bible College, Box 15749, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80935.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jmark [sic] Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 22 Nov 1946, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.

            We published the obituary of his mother, Alice Elizabeth Merryweather Alvord, in the Washington Obituaries compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Joseph Mark Alvord, born 22 Nov 1946 in WA, died 6 Nov 1994 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Merryweather.

 

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JOSEPH WILLIAM HALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 1 January 2009

 

 

            Joseph Halford was born in San Francisco, Ca., on July 22, 1921. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Fresno where he graduated from Fresno High School with the class of 1939. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. In 1947, he married Pearl Crouch and later had one daughter, Pam. He then followed in his father’s footsteps and worked for a food broker where he was a valued employee of the Hall-Roepke Co. for more than 30 years. Joe was always a mountain man at heart, even before he retired to “The Cabin” at Shaver Lake. Traveling for him was always never more than an hour from home. After he moved up to Shaver he was active in the Shaver community; by clearing trails, making those beloved holiday signs, and “adopting” a cove at the lake. For him a perfect day was spent in the forest with his friends. After their long day together they would come home with truckloads of wood to split, have a glass of wine, and talk about the huge “downed” tree they marked for the next trip. Thanks to him, we will stay warm for years to come. When the snow melts in the spring Joe will be returning to Shaver, the place he loved.

            In the summer, his daughter, Pam; son-in-law, Steve Onderko; and granddaughters, Ashley, Jenny and Tina Hart, will be hosting a celebration of Joe’s life at “The Cabin”. Neptune Society of Central California 1154 West Shaw Avenue Fresno, Ca. (559) 222-7764.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Joseph William Alford (SS# issued in CA) and died 21 Dec 2008, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Joseph W. Halford, born 22 July 1921 in San Francisco, mother’s maiden name Steinhan.

            In 1930, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Joseph W. Halford, age 8 b. CA, is living with his father, William W. Halford, 39 IL (parents b. IL), his father’s wife Josephine 35 CA, and his sister Ruth W. 12 CA.

            In 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA: William W. Halford, 28 IL, wife Katie 29 WA (parents b. Germany), and daughters Mildred 3 CA and Ruth 1 CA.

            On William Wilson Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 26, employed as a civilian clerk at Fort Mason in San Francisco. He was born March 1, 1891 in Edinburg, IL, and has a wife and children.

            His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Joseph William 1921 CA¹, William Wilson 1891 IL², Benjamin 1858 IL³, William Wilson 1823 TN⁴, James E. 1784 NC/SC⁵, John 1745 ?? ⁶.

 

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JOSEPHINE LOUISE ALFORD CARRIGAN

AAFA #0235

 

 

Written by her granddaughter, Seanne Carrigan, AAFA #0335

 

            Josephine Alford Carrigan was born 22 July 1906 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. In 1936 she married Marvin D. Carrigan in Houston, TX. Josephine died at age 94 on 3 February 2001 in Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.

            Throughout her married life to my grandfather, Marvin Carrigan, she always took in boarders. During World War II my grandparents lived in Richmond, CA, the home of Rosie the Riveter. They had a small boarding house where those riveters lived. Although her house was full, she always had room for one special boarder who came on the weekends and school holidays from a nearby school: her niece, Mattie Lou. She would come to stay with her family and sometimes meet up with her mother, Vesta, who was stationed Fort Ord, CA.

            After the war, Josephine continued to take in boarders wherever they lived. This became a business in the 1950s when she and my grandfather opened their first convalescent hospital. As she grew more confident in this business, she noticed that not everyone cared for their patients as they should, so she got other like-minded owners together and formed the California Nursing Home Association. She helped with the passing of legislation to govern the care and wellbeing of the patients in nursing homes throughout the state. As these standards were put in place, other states followed suit in issuing similar rules to protect those in nursing homes.

            After her husband died in 1965, Josephine continued to work until 1988, when her family got her to retire by selling the last business she ran, a residential care facility, for the elderly—where she was the oldest of them all!

            When she wasn’t working, she was traveling with her good friend Esther Hutchins, honorary Alford, around the world. As far as anyone can tell the only two places they never visited were the southern part of Africa and Cuba.

            Josephine’s favorite travel story is from her trip to China. Josephine and Esther were on one of the first tour groups allowed into the country. They saw everything and had a wonderful time, until they reached the Great Wall of China. The rest of the members of her tour group were exhausted—they looked at the Wall said, “That’s nice. When do we get to go the hotel?” Josephine, the oldest one on the tour, asked if anyone wanted to go onto the top of the Wall. They all replied that they were much too tired, so Josephine took guide in tow, climbed the stairs, and looked at and out from the top of the Great Wall of China. Coming back down she saw her tour looking at her with amazement. All she could do was chuckle and say if she was here she was going to look at the top too. In her later years, her big trip of the year was the Alford Family Reunion. She would plan her trip the week after she got back from the last. She would start working on members of the family to go with her. She succeeded in getting almost everyone to at least one meeting, if only for dinner. At the Pleasanton meeting she managed to get her son, both granddaughters, a brother, two sisters, nieces and nephews and a cousin she hadn’t seen in thirty years.

            It was at this meeting the Alfords learned that her two passions were baking and caning. Everyone at the meeting received a jar of jam made by Josephine and Esther. What most didn’t know was that two months after the meeting she baked 60 pecan pies for friends and family. This was down from the high of 112 she had baked a few years before.   

            Josephine is survived by her son Daniel; her grandchildren Ray [AAFA #538], Seanne, and Shannon [AAFA #539]; her great-grandchildren Keeley, Kendall, and Stephen; and many nieces and nephews scattered throughout the country.

            When Josephine passed away in the winter of 2001, she missed the birth of her great-great-grandson by three and half months. His name is Joseph Tyler, who by all accounts has the temperament, charm, and look about him that reminds many of his great-great-grandmother Josephine.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Josephine L. Carrigan (SS# issued in CA), last residence Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.

            We published the obituaries of her siblings Vesta Edna Alford Giddings and Jacob Harris Alford Sr. in the Texas Obituaries compilation; and Murray Peter Alford and Murray Luther “Plug” Alford Jr. in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Her lineage: Josephine Louise 1906 LA¹, Murray Luther 1873 LA², Marshall Thomas 1839 LA³, John Seaborn 1807 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷.

 

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JUDITH DIAN ALFORD YEO

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 July 2006

 

July 6, 1935-July 5, 2006

 

            Judith Alford Yeo, 70, of Escondido died July 5. She was born in San Diego and was a homemaker.

            Survivors include her husband, Edward Yeo; daughters, Lorrie Beshara of Bellingham, Wash., Joni Pepper of Loveland, Colo., and Julie Brown of Hamilton, Mont.; son, Michael Pepper of Arizona; stepdaughter, Nancy Thomason; stepson, Robert Yeo; mother, Edna Alford; brother, Arthur Alford; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Services: private. Arrangements: Neptune Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Judith Yeo (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 July 1935, last residence Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Judith Dian Alford, born 6 July 1935 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Harper.

 

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JUNE C. GORDON ALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 July 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

SANTA CLARA—Mrs. June Gordon Alford passed away on July 14, 2000, at age 71. She was the beloved wife of Charles Alford, loving mother of Carol Brown of Santa Clara and Michael Alford of San Carlos, dear sister of Beatrice Carbine, and devoted grandmother of Erin Brown and Chris Alford.

            Mrs. Alford was a retired secretary Measurex, founder of the Volunteers in Public Schools at Cupertino High School, and started the library at Warren Elementary School.

            Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Santa Clara Funeral Home, 1000 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara. Inurnment was privately held.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that June C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 June 1929, last residence Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

 

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KALISTA BETH ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Saturday, 10 July 1999

 

July 2, 1999–July 7, 1999

 

            Kalista Beth Alford, 5 days, of Oakdale died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center, Modesto.

            She is survived by her parents Renee and Jamie Niday of Oakdale; sister, Kirsten White of Oakdale; and grandmother, Delores Alford of Oakdale.

            Graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

 

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KARLA KAYE ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—2 December 2009

 

            Karla K. Alford passed away 11/29/2009 in Riverside. Tillman Riverside Mortuary 951-682-6433.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karla Kaye Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 29 Nov 1966, last residence Perris, Riverside Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her father, Johnie Alford Sr.; and her brother Dennis Earl Alford in this compilation.

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry.com] lists the birth of Karla Kaye Alford on 29 Nov 1966 in Red River Co., daughter of Johnie Alford and Lousetta Dilworth.

            Her lineage: Karla Kaye 1966 TX¹, Johnie 1918 TX², John P. 1879 TX³.

 

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KATE R. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—13 November 1938

 

            Mrs. Kate R. Alford, beloved mother of Russ and Fred Alford.

            Services today 12:45 p.m. at Edwards Brothers’ Colonial Mortuary.

 

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KATHRYN ELLEN ALFORD MADDUX

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 1 January 1997

 

April 20, 1902–Dec. 30, 1996

 

            Kathryn Alford Maddux, 94, of Modesto died Monday at Casa de Modesto.

            Mrs. Maddux was a native of Chino. She lived in Stanislaus County 91 years and in Modesto since 1929. She co-owned and managed the Maddux Hotel 31 years. She was a member of Electa Chapter 72 and Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past matron. She was also a member of Soroptimist Club, Squarenaders and Happy Rounders Squaredance Groups, Senior Citizens and First United Methodist Church.

            She is survived by her husband, Lorin Maddux of Modesto; children, Jean Maddux Davis and Bonnie J. Maddux, both of Modesto, and Kenneth L. Maddux of Alhambra; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

            A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Services will conclude at the chapel.

            Remembrances may be made Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, 1701 19th Ave., San Francisco 94122.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn E. Maddux (SS# issued in CA), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her father, John Thomas Alford; siblings Fred Clarence Alford and Tillie Mae Alford Price Commons; and cousin George Russell Alford in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Kathryn Ellen Maddux, born 20 April 1902 in CA and died 30 Dec 1996 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Fender.

            Her lineage: Kathryn Ellen 1902 CA¹, John Thomas 1859 WI², Thomas Frederick 1832 England³.

 

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KATHRYN ILIFF GOULD ALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Tuesday, 9 September 2008

 

            Kathryn Iliff Gould Alford 7/16/1909 – 8/30/2008 “Kay” Alford passed away on August 30, 2008, not long after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was the first child born to Charles Norman Gould and Hazel Smith Gould in Lexington, CA, currently the area of Los Gatos Lexington Reservoir. She was raised and lived her entire life in Los Gatos and its vicinity. Kathryn worked as an operator for the Los Gatos Telephone Co. for seventeen years, during which time she met and married Warren Newton Alford. In 1929, their only child, Patricia Maie Alford was born. Kay and Warren were happily married for 66 years. Kay’s greatest joy was being among loved ones during family gatherings and holidays.

            She is preceded in death by her husband Warren N. Alford, 2 brothers and a sister, son-in-law Gerald N. Renn and her grandson Kirk W. Renn.

            She is survived by her brother, Andrew Lund, her beloved daughter, Patricia Maie Renn, grandson, Brad E. Renn (Ann), great-grandchildren, Robert (Tracie), Michael (Monica), Kristen (Zackary), Peter and Jonathan. Kathryn was also a great-great-grandmother to two with another one soon to be.

            A graveside service will be held September 10, 2008 at Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga at 10:30 a.m.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathryn Iliff Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA.

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

            CA Births lists Katherin I. Gould, born 16 July 1909 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Smith.

 

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KENNETH M. “MACK” HALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Wednesday, 27 August 2008

 

Kenneth M. “Mack” Halford

Nov. 9, 1927—Aug. 24, 2008

 

            Kenneth Halford, 80, passed away Aug. 24, 2008. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Merchant Marines also the owner of Davis Meat Market, Stockton.

            Service: Thurs., Aug 28, 1 p.m., Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Private Commital: Cherokee Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth Mack Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his brother Charles Lee Halford in this compiliation.

            His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Kenneth M. 1927 TX¹, Charles Jackson 1884 AR², Archibald Jackson Millard Fillmore 1858 TN³, Alfred Marion 1831 TN⁴, Bradley 1794 NC⁵, John 1765 VA⁶, John 1745 ?? ⁷.

 

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KENNETH N. ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Saturday, 25 February 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Services for Kenneth N. Alford, 82, of Legrand, will be held under the direction of Rhodes & Son Funeral Home in Augusta [Woodruff Co.], Ark.

            Mr. Alford, a farm laborer for Wendell Baxter for 15 years, died Wednesday [February 22]. Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth N. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 28 Nov 1912, last residence Le Grand, Merced Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Kenneth N. Alford, born 28 Nov 1912 in AR and died 22 Feb 1995 in Merced Co., mother’s maiden name Matthews.

 

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KIMBERLY DAWN ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—10 June 2009

 

 

KIMBERLY DAWN ALFORD 1972 ~ 2009

 

            Our beautiful Kimmy, at age 37, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2009. Kim was born in Long Beach, CA, moved to Riverside at age 5. Attended Jurupa Unified School District and graduated Rubidoux High School, 1990. She was a cheerleader all 4 years and was loved by all. Attended RCC and Calif. State University, Long Beach. She came back to work for J.U.S.D. and taught students at Independent Studies. Kim was known by her loving, caring ways with children and with everyone she came in contact.

            Kim passed away from a Pulmonary Embolism due to a car accident on Memorial Day. She is survived by her mother and father, Jo Ann and Lance Alford; her brother, Kirk Alford; her nephew, Lance Ryan Alford; grandmother, Betty Ellison (age 90); her very precious aunts, uncles, cousins, her many dear friends, and boyfriend, Jay Gore.

            The viewing will be held at Acheson & Graham, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside on 6/11/09 from 5-8 p.m. Her burial will take place at Forest Lawn 4471 Lincoln Ave. Cypress, CA on 6/12/09 at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Kim’s Life will be held at Magnolia Presbyterian Church, 7200 Magnolia Ave, Riverside on 6/12/09 at 4:00 p.m. Followed by a Reception at Jurupa Hills Country Club Golf Course, 6161 Moraga Ave. Riverside, CA. from 6-9: p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to commemorate her life, contributions may be made in Kim’s name to Hospice of the West (whose caring for her Grandmother), 16416 Whittier Blvd Whittier, CA 90603.

            Kim’s beautiful spirit will live on in the hearts and lives of those she touched! Whenever you see a butterfly, think of Kim flying free! Acheson & Graham Mortuary (951) 688-1221.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kimberly Dawn Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 13 May 1972, last residence not listed.

            CA Births lists Kimberly D. Alford, born 13 May 1972 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Ellison.

            CA Marriages lists Robert L. Alford, b. about 1950, married Jo A. Ellison, born about 1951, on 18 July 1970 in Los Angeles City.

            CA Births lists Robert Lance Alford, born 19 Jan 1950 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Vanhouten.

 

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LAVERNE MILLER ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 1 May 2004

 

July 6, 1916-April 26, 2004

 

            Laverne Miller Alford, 87, of San Diego died Monday. He was born in Lockney, Texas, and was a tuna-boat chief engineer for Bumble Bee Tuna. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of the Masons.

            Survivors include his wife, Pauline Alford; daughters, Louella Free and Paulette Roth of San Diego; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

            No services were planned.

            Arrangements: Neptune Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laverne M. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his daughter Louella May Alford Free in this compilation.

 

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LEE ETHEL FERRELL ALFORD

 

THE CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 25 January 2006

 

            Lee Ethel Alford passed away in San Francisco on January 12, 2006. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25th 4PM - 8PM at the Bryant Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26th, 2006, 11 AM, at First Union Baptist Church, 1001 Webster St, SF, CA.

 

In another article:

 

The Bryant Mortuary

San Francisco, CA—____ January 2006

 

            Lee Ethel Alford was born in Jumborton, Mississippi, March 2, 1920 to the union of Maggie & Luther Ferrell.

            She received her early education in Alcoa, Tennessee.

            She joined First Union Baptist Missionary Church at an early age and was an active member until she became ill.

            She moved to San Francisco in 1940 and started working for Central Gardens Convalescent Hospital where she cooked healthy meals and did nursing for over 16 years. She retired from Central Gardens and was missed a lot for all that she did.

            After leaving Central Gardens she became Commissioner over senior housing at Rosa Parks for several years.

            She met Irvin and to that union one daughter was born Shirley Montgomery.

            She was preceded in death by daughter: Shirley Montgomery; Irvin and husband: Freeman Alford; grandson: Steven Byers; brother and sisters.

            She leaves to cherish her memories: granddaughter: Vickie Jefferson; great granddaughter: Cherise Whitaker; great grandson in law: Roy Whitaker; great-grandson: Steven Byers, Jr.; great-great-granddaughters: Akeela Henderson, Shanice Jefferson, Alena Byers; nephews: Preston Ferrell, Larry Brown, Leonard Brown, Robert Brown; nieces: Rosemary Hall, Lorraine Hall, Ora McAfee; first cousin: Eva Roberts; a host of other loving relatives and many dear friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lee E. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

 

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LEONARD ALLEN ALFORD

 

WEST COUNTY TIMES

San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA—Sunday, 4 February 2001

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

Feb. 20, 1931–Feb. 1, 2001

 

            Leonard Alford, an operator at Chevron who retired in 1986 after 35 years, died at home. He was 69.

            The native of McAlester, Okla., lived in San Pablo for 48 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

            He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy; sons, David B. and Mark Allen Alford , both of El Sobrante; and four grandchildren.

            Services: Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. with funeral to follow Wednesday at Wilson & Kratzer in San Pablo. Burial at Rolling Hills Memorial Park in Richmond.

            Memorial gifts: VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1900 Powell St., Suite 300, Emeryville, CA 94608.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leonard A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA.

 

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LEWIS EVERET ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 September 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

Sept. 13, 1912–Sept. 8, 1997

 

            Lewis Alford, a refinery worker with Tosco in Martinez for 43 years, died Monday at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. He was 84.

            The native of Tuolumne lived in Martinez for 79 years and retired as a supervisor in 1977. He enjoyed family, friends, the outdoors and gardening.

            He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Alford of Martinez; daughter, Linda Wolfe of Napa; son, Marklin Alford of Pacifica; sisters, Grace Day of Thornton and Betty Buchan of Los Angeles; brother, Jim Alford of Pittsburg; two grandsons; and six great-grandsons.

            Services: 1 p.m. memorial Saturday at Connolly & Taylor Chapel in Martinez. Inurnment is private.

            Memorial gifts: Martinez Boys & Girls Club, 1301 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lewis E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Evelyn Hecla Negherbon Alford; his father Charles Augustus Alford; and his brother Frank M. Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Louis E. Alford, born 13 Sept 1912 in Tuolumne Co., mother’s maiden name Lane.

            AAFA records and online family trees provide his middle name.

            His lineage: Lewis Everet 1912 CA¹, Charles Augustus 1878 NV², Charles 1849 AL³.

 

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LIDA ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 31 March 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Services for Lida Alford, 80, of Visalia, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Tulare District Cemetery. Mrs. Alford, a homemaker, died Friday [March 27]. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Miller Memorial Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lida Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Feb 1910, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.

 

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LINDA LARRAINE CURRY ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Saturday, 6 January 2007

 

            Linda Larraine Alford, 59, of La Jolla died Sunday [December 31]. She was born in Whittier and was a teacher for All Hallows Academy.

            Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Alford and Stephanie Alford of San Diego; son, Brad Alford; parents, Gene and Doris Curry; and brothers, William Curry, Robert Curry and James Curry.

            Services: 2 p.m. today, Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley. Interment: Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. Arrangements: Featheringill Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda Larraine Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 10 June 1947, last residence not listed.

            CA Marriages lists the marriage of Edwin G. Alford and Linda L. Curry, both age 22, on 20 Sept 1969 in Orange Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Edwin Gregory Alford, born 24 Aug 1947 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Holden.

 

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LLOYD JACKSON ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—9 April 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

Dec.7, 1915 - Apr. 7, 1997

 

            Lloyd Jackson Alford, 81, of Salida died Monday at Heritage Convalescent Home, Stockton. Mr. Alford was a native of McAlester, OK. He lived in Salida 58 years. He was a salesman for Furst McNess Co. He also worked for the Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop for 5 years.

            He is survived by his children Ellen Sue Alford of Modesto and Mary Robinson of Yuba City; a sister, Ellen Fawcett of San Leandro; and 2 grandchildren.

            A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Lakewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 400 12th St., No.17, Modesto 96354.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

 

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LOICE E. ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—11 April 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Al E. Alford, 76, of Orange, a former restaurant owner, died March 30 of cancer. Services held at Shannon-Donegan Mortuary, Orange. Survivors: sisters, Buena Chamberlain, Evelyn Campbell; brothers, Coy, Bobbie, Burl.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that L.E. Alford (SS# issued in ID) was born 12 Sept 1919, last residence Orange, Orange Co., CA.

            The family is listed on the 1930 census in White River, Woodruff Co., AR, dwelling #156: George W. Alford, farmer 48; wife Jessie 38; daughter B_____ 14 [very hard to read, indexed as Burnes but no doubt Buena]; son Loice 11; Evelyn 8; twin sons Coy and Troy 7; Burl I. 4 8/12; and daughter Velma E. 1 11/12. All were born in AR. Age at first marriage was George 33 and Jessie 19, indicating that perhaps Jessie was previously married.

            On the 1920 census, they are in Christian, Independence Co., AR, dwelling #11: George W. Alford farmer 39; wife Jessie M. 24; daughter Buena 4 4/12; and son Lois 3/12. All were born in AR, and George and Jessie’s fathers were born in TN.

            On George Wiley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 38, born 26 March 1880. He is a farmer living in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR, with his wife Jessie May Alford

            AAFA shows his parents as William J. and Beunivista [probably Buenavista] Alford. On the 1880 census, this family is listed in Big Bottom, Independence Co., AR, dwelling #32: Jasper Alford, farmer 48 b. NC; wife Beunivista 30 b. TN; and children Thomas J. 14 b. TN, William J. 12 b. TN, Mary E. 7 b. AR, and George W. 2/12 b. AR.

            On the 1870 census in Shelby Co., W.J. Alford 33 b. NC is listed with B.V. [no doubt Buenavista], age incorrectly given as 4 b. TN; and children John 4 and son Mizell 2, both b. TN.

            William Jasper Alford married his first wife, Mary E. Lewis, on 26 July 1859 in Shelby Co., TN.

            On the 1860 census in Shelby Co., TN, William J. 24 b. NC and Mary 17 b. TN are together with no children.

            In 1850 in Fayette Co., TN, Nancy Alfred, age 35 b. NC, is listed with her children: Wm. J. 14 NC, Willey 12 NC, Joseph 10 TN, Thos. J. 7 TN, Frances A. 6 TN, and Henry 9/12 TN.

            From AAFA’s Arkansas Alford Cemetery Information: William Jasper Alford, 22 June 1830–8 Nov 1900, is buried in Akron Cemetery in Oil Trough, Independence Co., AR. FindAGrave.com lists him in the same cemetery as Jasper Alford with the same dates, age 70 years, 4 months, 16 days. However, he is age 14 on the 1850 census and 24 on the 1860 census, so 1836 seems a more likely year.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.

            His lineage: Loice E. 1919 AR¹, George Wiley 1880 AR², William Jasper 1836 NC³, Green 1815 NC⁴.

 

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LORE MARSHALL ALFORD

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 6 May 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Lore Alford, 88, died Wednesday [May 3] of pneumonia at Reche Canyon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Colton. Services will be private.

            Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands. Cortner Chapel in Redlands is handling arrangements.

            Mr. Alford, who was born in Raton [Colfax Co.], N.M., lived in Hemet 22 years. Previously, he lived in Garner Valley, Redlands, Long Beach and Santa Ana.

            He was a self-employed painting contractor for 25 years.

            He is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons, Robert of Irvine and Paul of Hemet, a daughter, Mina Wright of Medford, Ore.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lore M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 Oct 1911, last residence Hemet, Riverside Co., CA.

            Lore’s wife Mildred Alford and Gil Alford corresponded in 1989, and they responded to the survey AAFA made in 1997 prior to the meeting in California.

            A son not mentioned in the obituary died in 1988—James Lore Alford.

            His lineage: Lore 1911 NM¹, Robert Cushman 1883 IA², Lore 1838 ME³, Nathaniel 1807 MA⁴, Deacon Lore 1766 CT⁵, Nathaniel 1738 CT⁶, Nathaniel 1688 CT⁷, Josiah 1649 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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LORENE L. COOK ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Sunday, 19 February 2006

 

 

May 11, 1923–February 14, 2006

 

            Lorene L. Alford, 82 of Stockton, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. A native of Stockton she was born May 11, 1923. Lorene was a homemaker throughout her life and her husband, Claude Alford preceded her in death after 56 years of marriage in 1999. Lorene enjoyed gardening, especially roses, going for walks, listening to music, reading, baking, crocheting and working jigsaw and crossword puzzles and spending time with family.

            Survivors include: Daughter, Sandra (Bill) Jones of Stockton; 2 grandchildren, Brian (Lilia) Gulick of Clarksville, TN and Tammy (Ray) Smith of Stockton; 3 great grandchildren, John Swanson of Lodi and Brandon and Derek Gulick of Clarksville, TN; brother, Clinton (Lorraine) Cook of Valley Springs, CA and a nephew, R.J. Alford of Stockton.

            Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Chapel of Cherokee Memorial Park followed by burial in the Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorene L. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

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

            CA Births lists Lorene L. Cook, born 11 May 1923 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Harryman.

 

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LORETTA HEDWIG ALFORD

 

THE SENTINEL

Hanford, Kings Co., CA—Tuesday, 18 May 2004

 

            Hanford resident Loretta Hedwig Alford, 82, died May 11 of natural causes at a Hanford hospital.

            Loretta was born on Oct. 20, 1921 in Vernon, Conn. She was a purchasing clerk for 25 years at Central Valley General Hospital in Hanford.

            A memorial mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Hanford. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Hanford.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst-McNamara Funeral Services Chapel in Hanford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Loretta Alford (SS# issued in CT) but list her birth date as 30 Oct 1921, last residence Hanford, Kings Co., CA.

 

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LORRAYNE MASON ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 September 1941

 

            Lorrayne Mason Alford. Services today, 3 p.m., Hollywood Cemetery Chapel. Crane & Eberle, directors.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Lorrayne Mason Alford, born 4 Sept 1918 in SD and died 23 Sept 1941 in Los Angeles Co., father’s surname Mason and mother’s maiden name Summers.

 

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LOTTIE MORENE ALFORD STARCHMAN

 

JOPLIN GLOBE

Joplin, Jasper Co., MO—Sunday, 3 August 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2005, with MO obituaries

 

MARIPOSA [Mariposa Co.], CA—Lottie Alford Starchman died on July 26, 2003.

            Lottie was born on June 4, 1908, to Axel Edward and Anna Newby Alford, on the farm located on the state line, near Lawton [Cherokee Co.], KS, a mile from the farm above Spring River of her grandparents, Milton and Nancy Hastings Newby, and adjacent to the Missouri farm where she lived for most of her adult life. She was a 1926 graduate of Carl Junction High School and attended Pittsburg State University for one year.

            On December 28, 1926, she married Hubert V. Starchman. His job as a mining supervisor took them to Burke, ID, and Yuma, Tombstone, and Kingman, AZ. He died on February 11, 1949. Lottie and her two sons returned to Lawton where she taught at the one room school she had attended as a child. She returned to Pittsburg State to complete her degree. She taught at Greenbush [Crawford Co., KS] and Stone for six years. She then taught at the Spencer Consolidated School until her retirement in 1973. She lived on the farm in the house that she and her husband, Hubert, had partially built themselves until she was 81. She then moved to California to live with her son, Don, and his wife, Francie.

            Lottie was preceded in death by her older sisters, Laura Lawver and Lulu Ellis Stamps, and by her brother, Ernest Alford.

            Survivors include her sons, Don (Francie) Starchman and Dr. Dale (Jane) Starchman, and grandchildren, Anita (Tim) Bryant of Sacrament, CA, Bryan Starchman of Mariposa, Teena Starchman of Mariposa, Dr. Ann (Vic) Pisani of Chicago, Cindy (Mark) Hruby of Cleveland, Julie Starchman of Canton, OH, and Mark Starchman of Chicago.

            Private memorials were held in Mariposa and Canton. Interment was in the Alford family plot in Carl Junction Cemetery [Jasper Co., MO].

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lottie M. Starchman (SS# issued in AZ).

            We published the obituary of her brother Ernest Edward Alford in the Kansas Obituaries compilation.

            She is a descendant of the Swedish Alfords of Jasper Co. MO. Lottie was the daughter of Axel Edward Alford and Rebecca Ann Newby. Axel was born in Sweden and migrated to Missouri from Sweden with his parents, who were Frank and Hannah Alford.

            She is not found with her husband in the 1930 census (he was in ID) although he is listed as married.

            Her lineage: Lottie Morene 1908 KS¹, Axel Edward 1857 Sweden², Frank (Franz Ahlfort?) 1821 Sweden³.

 

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LOUELLA MAY ALFORD FREE

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Monday, 28 August 2006

 

Sept. 5, 1936-Aug. 22, 2006

 

            Louella May Free, 69, of San Diego died Tuesday [August 22]. She was born in Redlands and was a bookkeeper.

            Survivors include her husband, Joe Free; daughter, Kimberly McDonald of Missoula, Mont.; son, David Free of San Diego; mother, Pauline Alford of San Diego; sister, Paula Roth of San Diego; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow, East Clairemont Southern Baptist Church, 4633 Doliva Drive, San Diego.

            Arrangements: Balboa Cremation Services.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louella M. Free (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Sept 1936, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her father, Laverne Miller Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Lovella Mae Alford, born 5 Sept 1936 I nSan Bernardino Co., mother’s maiden name Sweeters.

 

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LOUIS HESTER ALFORD

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—Wednesday, 13 September 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Services for Louis H. Alford, 74, of Redding, California, were held Sept. 1, at Mountain Gate Community Church…. Burial was at Redding Cemetery. Mr. Alford died Monday, Aug. 28, at his residence.

            Born Oct. 13, 1920, in Many [Sabine Parish, LA], he moved to Shasta County in 1951 from Many.

            He was a foreman for Calaveras Cement Co. in Mountain Gate, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1934 in Redding, and Mountain Gate Community Church. He was also a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

            Survivors include his wife, Sharlee; sons, Louis of Redding, Richard of Anderson, California, Fletcher of Hercules, California; and stepsons, Wesley Barron of Dunsmuir, California, and Robert Barron of Salmon, Idaho; stepdaughter, Darcia Gorman of Oakland, California; sister, Hazel Lawrason of Redding; 20 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louis H. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

            We published the obituaries of his parents, Louis Jeptha Alford and Sarah Jane Cobb Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies, Descendants of Jacob Alford, b. 1761 NC , Joseph W. Alford 1816 LA, and John Alford (1645–1710 VA) Tentative Genealogy, First Three Generations .

            His lineage: Louis Hester 1920 LA¹, Louis Jeptha 1892 LA², John Jeptha 1862 LA³, Joseph W. 1816 LA⁴, Jacob 1761 NC⁵, Julius 1717 VA⁶, James 1687 VA⁷.

 

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LOUISE ELIZABETH NASH ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—20 March 2004

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Louise was born on September 24, 1914, in Albion, IL, and passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2004. She was a homemaker and a registered nurse, and lived in Fresno for 68 years.

            Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Art Alford; daughter, Ann Alford; parents, Harry and Nora Nash; and brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Clara Nash.

            She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dennis McFarlin; nieces, Karen Rae, Joanie, Susan, and Shelley; and life-long friend, Lucy Allyn.

            Louise led a Christian life and prayed daily for her family and friends. She will be missed by all. A Private Service was held under the direction of Stephens & Bean Chapel….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter, Ann Elizabeth Alford, in this article.

 

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LOUVINA MCCOMIC ALFORD

 

[Louvina died in CA, but we are also publishing her obituary in LA because of her close ties there.]

 

SABINE INDEX

Many, Sabine Parish, LA—25 October 1973

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2004

 

            Mrs. Louvina Alford, 75, of Lancaster [Los Angeles Co.], Calif., died after an extended illness on Thursday, Oct. 1.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by 2 sons, Herman Alford of Lancaster, Calif., and Victor Ray Alford of Clovis, N.M., 5 brothers, Claude McComic, Florien, Marshall McComic, Minden, Glen McComic, Oakdale, Wyatt McComic, Nederland, Tex., and Johnny McComic, New Orleans; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Graham, Bogalusa, Mrs. Nervie Sparks, Many, Mrs. Mageline Phelps, Fisher, and 3 grandchildren.

            Funeral services were held at the Mt. Freedom Baptist Church on Monday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m….. Burial was at Fenders Cemetery [Sabine Parish] under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louvina Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 August 1897.

            See the obituary of her son Herman B. Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of her husband, William Lloyd Alford, in the Louisiana Obituaries compilation.

            Louvina was the daughter of R.R. McComic and Bettie Blackwell.

 

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LOWELL ROBERT ALVORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—9 December 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Lowell Robert “Bob” Alvord, Age 59—Passed away December 4, 1999 in Oroville. Born March 5, 1940 in Ogden, Utah. Bob was a Sales Representative at Erskine-John’s Plastic Corp for 10 years. Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling. He was an inventor. He was involved in inventing the original prototypes for the artificial heart. He was also involved in the development of the Stealth Bomber while he was a teacher for the Job Corp. Prior to working at Erskine-John’s, he was the manager for Modo Enterprises, where he was involved with the designs and working of fiberglass furniture. For the last five years, he spent his time taking care of his father Lowell W. Alvord, who preceded him in death in May of this year.

            Survived by wife Lorna Alvord of Oroville, CA. Children Richard Alvord of Ogden, UT, Michael and Marsha Alvord of Roy, UT, Nola Diamond and Radcliffe Davis both of North Hills, CA, Del Roy Diamond of North Hollywood, CA, Shanna Haynes, Kevin and Lena Diamond all of Oroville, CA, son in law Gerald Lee Haynes. Also survived by sister Irene Butlers of Salt Lake City, UT, 18 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

            Memorial service will be held Friday December 10, 1999 at 2PM at Scheer Memorial Chapel … Oroville, CA. Burial North Ogden Cemetery in Ogden, UT. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Bob’s mother Dolores Alvord at 2889 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95973.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lowell R. Alvord (SS# issued in UT), last residence not listed.

            On the 1930 census, Lowell W. is listed as son of William and Irene Alvord.          His Alvord lineage: Lowell R. 1940¹, Lowell W. 1911 UT², William 1884 UT³, Gideon Williams 1841 IA⁴, Thaddeus 1781 MA⁵, Joseph 1733⁶, Joseph 1697 MA⁷, Ebenezer 1665 MA⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹.

 

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LUCY HALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Friday, 25 August 1995

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Halford, Lucy, 80, of Glendale, homemaker. Scovern Mortuary, Glendale.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy D. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 30 Nov 1914 and died _____ Aug 1995, last residence Tujunga, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Lucy Halford, born 30 Nov 1914 in OK, died 23 Aug 1995 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Pfeiffer.

 

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LULA NICHOLSON ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 August 1949

 

            Alford, Lula Nicholson, of Arcadia, beloved wife of Ramson [sic], mother of Charles Alford, Mrs. Louise A. Hinds, and Mrs. G.H. Steward [sic: Esther Nicholson Alford Stewart, Mrs. George Harvey Stewart].

            Services Friday, 1:30 p.m., Glasser & Miller Chapel, 500 South First Avenue, Arcadia. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Lula Nicholson Alford, died 24 Aug 1949 in Los Angeles Co., born 16 May 1874 in NC, father’s surname Nicholson, mother’s maiden name Jones.

            CA Deaths lists Ransom Hardy Alford, died 30 Aug 1954 in Los Angeles Co., born 1 Oct 1870 in NC, mother’s maiden name Pope.

            AAFA records show him as Ransome Hardy Patrick Alford, born 7 Oct 1870 in NC;  married Loula Virginia Nicholson, who was born 17 May 1874. 

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Exum Alford.

            Her husband’s lineage: Ransom Hardy 1870 NC¹, Henry Hardy 1826  NC², Exum 1788 NC³.

 

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MAGGIE MAE HORTMAN GROUNDS ALVORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 3 June 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

 

            In Sacramento May 31, 1998. Maggie Mae Hortman Grounds Alvord was born on July 28, 1904 in Minden, Louisiana to Carrie Canfield Hortman and William Henry Hortman, the second of four children.

            Her three brothers, Luther, Ernest and Alton, all preceded her in death.

            She is survived by her daughter, Louise Monette Canfield Sander and her husband Eugene George Sander, two grandchildren Jay (wife Lisa) and Kathy Sander, three nephews, Richard Hortman of Bogalusa, LA, Ernest Hortman, Jr of Baton Rouge, LA, Alton Hortman, Jr. of Minden, Louisiana and two nieces, Lillian Hortman McDonald of Houston and Kathleen Hortman Bryan of Homer, LA.

            Maggie earned a Bachelors Degree from Louisiana Normal School and was a Latin teacher in northeastern Louisiana until her marriage in 1935 to Rollie Tomlinson Grounds. Their only child, Louise Monette, currently resides in Tucson, Arizona.

            After Rollie’s death in 1958, Maggie moved to California and in 1968 married Ulysses S. Alvord of Sacramento. Maggie and Les traveled extensively throughout the U.S. until his death in 1986. Maggie remained in their home in Sacramento until her death. Maggie was a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church in Minden, Louisiana, where she will be interred in the family burial plot. She attended Fruitridge Community Church in Sacramento, participated in many of its programs and counted many friends among its parishioners. She was a member of World War I Auxiliary.

            Friends are invited for visitation from 11 AM to 2 PM, with funeral services at 2 PM, on Wednesday, June 3 at East Lawn Andrews & Greilich Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maggie Alvord (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

            SSDI records show that Ulysses Alvord was born 11 March 1897 and died _____ May 1986 (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento.

            CA Deaths lists Ulysses S. Alvord, born 11 March 1897 in MI and died 13 May 1986 in Sacramento Co., mother’s maiden name Oyster.

            On Ulysses Samuel Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 21, living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He was born 11 March 1897.

 

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MARGARET ANE ALVORD PEARSON

 

THE CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA—26 November 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Pearson, Margaret Alvord—April 16, 1938-Nov. 24, 1997. Margaret Pearson, an Occupational Therapist at We Care/Barbara Milliff Center for thirty years, died Monday in Concord, she was 59.

            Born in Oakland, she graduated from Piedmont High School and Mills College. She was a member of P.E.O. chapter IL. She enjoyed painting, drawing, swimming, bocce ball, friends, family and playing all kinds of musical instruments.

            She is survived by her mother, Ane Olsen Alvord of San Jose; and her sons Ken and Scott Pearson of Concord. Her husband, David K. Pearson died in 1982. Services private....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her mother, Ane L. Olsen Alvord, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists the birth of Margaret Ane Alvord on 16 April 1938 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Olsen.

 

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MARGARET ELIZABETH ALFORD

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR

Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 12 December 1999

 

            Margaret Elizabeth Alford age 87 retired housekeeper died on Nov. 4 1999 after a brief illness.

            Alford was a resident of Ventura and a volunteer with the Ventura Senior Center for 20 years. She was born in Abington Va.

            Alford is survived by a niece Ruby Stamey of Cleveland Tenn.; granddaughter Susan (David) McCartney of Leona Valley Calif.; four grandsons Michel (Cynthia) Moore of Stevenson Ranch Daniel Sanchotena of Chonchilla Calif. John R. Jr. (Terrie) Moore of Acton and Gary (Beth) Moore of Arkadelphia Ark.; four great-grandsons Michael and Steven Moore of Yuba City Calif. and Garrett and Kobi Moore of Arkadelphia Ark.; and a great-granddaughter Haley Moore of Stevenson Ranch.

            Private services were held on Monday Nov. 8 1999 at Desert Lawn in Palmdale.

            Her grandchildren wrote: “Granny you will be in our hearts always.”

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 March 1912, last residence Newhall, Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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MARIAN ELIZABETH HARROTT ALFORD

 

PORTERVILLE RECORDER

Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—16 September 2003

 

            Mary Elizabeth Alford of Porterville died in Lindsay on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003. She was 88.

            A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The Rev. Ralph E. Spohn Jr., pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Farmersville will officiate.

            Mrs. Alford was born in Los Angeles and worked as executive secretary for Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for eight years. She was also a member of the Porterville Art Association.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her spouse of 55 years, J.W. Alford of Lindsay, a son, John Alford, of West Hills; a daughter, Catherine Taylor, of Porterville, and four grandchildren.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.

 

In another article:

 

PORTERVILLE RECORDER

Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—18 September 2003

 

            Marian Elizabeth Alford of Porterville, died in Lindsay on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003. She was 88.

            Services and interment were already held.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Los Angeles and a resident of Porterville for 31 years. She worked as executive secretary for Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for eight years. She was also a member of the Porterville Art Association.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 55 years, J.W. Alford of Lindsay [Tulare Co.]; a son, John Alford, of West Hills; a daughter, Catherine Taylor, of Porterville; and four grandchildren.

            Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.

 

In another article:

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 14 September 2003

 

            Graveside services for Marian Alford, 88, of Porterville will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Alford, an executive secretary for Paramount Studios for eight years, died Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marian H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 Oct 1914, last residence Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

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

            CA Births lists Marian E. Harott, born 6 Oct 1914 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Freeborn. CA Births also lists the births of John Watt Alford (1949) and Catherine Elizabeth Alford (1951), mother’s maiden name Harrott.

 

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MARIAN HART ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA— Thursday, 9 June 1988

 

            Marian Hart Alford, 84, of Mission Viejo, a homemaker, died Wednesday [June 8]. Private services to be arranged by McCormick Mortuary, Laguna Hills.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marian H. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 22 May 1904, last residence Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Marion Hart Alford, born 23 May 1904 in NY and died 8 June 1988 in Orange Co., mother’s maiden name Lee.

 

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MARIE LOUISE ARNST ALFORD

Mother of Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030

Wife of Ray Dortey Alford, AAFA #0459

Mother of Pamela Rae Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 10 November 2004

 

 

            Alford, Marie Louise Arnst—Born September 20, 1918, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the fifth of nine children born to David Arnst and Sophia Pfister, German immigrants from Russia. She married Ray D. Alford on June 7, 1947. Their four children were born in San Francisco before the family moved to Santa Clara in 1957. Ray and Marie moved to Sacramento in 1976.

            Marie’s faith in Christ was the foundation of her life. She loved attending Bible classes at the English Lutheran Church and reading her Bible each night to her husband Ray. She was equally devoted to her family and was happiest when all her children were with her. She was a gardener who cultivated an oasis of tranquility in her beautiful flower and vegetable garden. She was a lover of peace and brought a positive attitude even under difficult circumstances. We will all miss her radiant smile, her sweetness and her love of life.

            Marie died peacefully at home on November 7, 2004. She is survived by Ray Dortey, her loving husband of 57 years; four children Pamela and her husband Bruce Thompson, Max, Cherie and her husband Garth Cheff, and Ray Dortey Jr. and his wife Kasira; grandson Nathan Cole; sisters Edie Fahl and Dorothy Scheidel; sisters-in-law Carolyn, Sally and Dora Arnst; special nieces Susan Arnst Baggott and Kathy Held Van Gheem; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, David, Mike and Christian, and her sisters, Emily Kunstman, Emma Held and Elaine Dicke.

            A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life on Thursday, November 11, at 4:00 PM at the English Lutheran Church, 3860 4th Ave., Sacramento.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie L. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

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

            Marie was cremated.

            Her husband’s lineage: Ray Dortey 1911 LA¹, James Maxie 1877 TX², John Paten Phillip 1850 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴.

 

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MARINA HERRERA ALFORD

 

SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE

Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 26 February 2005

 

 

            Alford, Marina Herrera a 40 year resident of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in Gardena. Born in El Salvador, Marina was 63 when she died.

            Marina was a member of The Teamsters Local 911 and a former trustee on the executive board.

            She is survived by her Husband, Dale Alford, Mother, Juana Herrera, Son, Anthony Alford, Daughter, Theresa Alford-Lowe (Robert), Sister, Sonia Houghton, Brothers, Rolando Molina, Carlos Rodriguez and Napolean Rodriguez.

            The Rosary and Visitation will be Monday, February 28, 2005, 7:15 P.M St. Catherine Laboure Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, 10:00 AM also at St. Catherine Laboure Church in Torrance. Committal will follow at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marina H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 Jan 1942, last residence Gardena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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MARJORIE ROSE “MARGE” STAMER ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Monterey, Monterey Co., CA—Tuesday, 8 May 2007

 

Marjorie “Marge” Alford

May 30, 1927 ~ April 30, 2007

 

SEASIDE—Marge Alford, 79, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Marge was born in Dallas [Gregory Co.], South Dakota. The Monterey Peninsula became her home in 1952. In her travels, of which there were many, she always looked forward to returning to her home by the bay.

            Marge began her career in law enforcement in 1956 as a Matron with the Monterey Police Department. In 1972 she joined the Sheriff’s Department and worked there until her retirement in 1980. She attended law enforcement classes to earn her certification as a Deputy and in 1973 became one of the first female deputies in Monterey County.

            She was well liked by all those who knew her and will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humor, always having a joke or funny story to tell.

            Marge was preceded in death by her husband and life partner “Al,” who passed away May 27, 1994. She leaves behind her daughter, Carolyn Wade, husband John Wade. grandchildren; David True and Sarah True, son and traveling partner, Dennis T. Alford; grandsons, Jason Alford, Darren Alford and Patrick Alford, and great-grandchildren; Jessica, Ethan, Madison and Tyler. She will be greatly missed by all her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 1460 Hilby Ave, Seaside. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Faith Lutheran Church.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Rose Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Seaside, Monterey Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her brother-in-law Thomas James Alford in this compilation.

            SSDI records for her husband, Clarence J. Alford, show that he was born 16 Oct 1918 and died 27 May 1994 (SS# issued in NE), last residence Seaside, Monterey Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Clarence John Alford, born 16 Oct 1918 in SD, died 27 May 1994 in Monterey Co., mother’s maiden name Murphy [actually his paternal grandmother’s maiden name].

            CA Births lists the births of Carolyn Rose Alford and Dennis Terry Alford in Merced Co., mothers’ maiden name Stamer.

            From the Moore-Koeppe Family Tree on Ancestry.com, posted by a great-grandson of Thomas Roland Alford: Clarence John Alford was the son of Thomas Roland Alford and Bertha Wilhelmine Kuehn.

            Thomas Alfred, age 26 of Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD, married Bertha Kuehn, age 18 also of Hartford, on 11 Nov 1908 in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD [South Dakota Marriages, 1905–1949 (Ancestry.com)].

            On Tom Roland Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 36, a carpenter living in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD. He was born 1 July 1882, names his wife Bertha Alford as nearest relative, and says his “left arm weak not strong.”

            SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in NE), was born 1 July 1883 and died _____ Nov 1963, last residence NE.

            Her husband’s lineage: Clarence John 1918 SD¹, Thomas Roland 1883 MD².

 

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MAROLYN SUE ALFORD RANDOLPH

 

CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD

Chico, Butte Co., CA—Wednesday, 25 February 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

WILLOWS—A funeral for Marolyn S. Randolph, 70, of Willows will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Willows.

            She died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1998, at a Chico hospital.

            Mrs. Randolph was born March 25, 1927 in California.

            She was a homemaker.

            Survivors include two daughters, Linda Lucero of Oroville and Susan Cooper of Hawaii; a brother, William Alford of Sonoma; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

            Burial will take place in the Willows Cemetery following the service.

            F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary of Willows will be handling the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marolyn S. Randolph (SS# issued in CA), last residence Oroville, Butte Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her uncle Robert Hudson Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists the birth of Marolyn Sue Alford on 25 March 1927 in San Francisco Co., mother’s maiden name McMath.

            In 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA: Delonzo Alford, age 30 b. CA (parents b. IL); wife Laverne 22 CA; children Bernice 3-11/12 CA, and Delonzo Jr. 1-11/12; and sister-in-law Henrietta McMath 15 CA.

            On Delonzo Murch Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 28, a telephone repairman living in San Francisco. He was born 15 Feb 1889 in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA, and supports a wife, child under 12, and his mother.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her lineage: Marolyn Sue 1927 CA¹, Delonzo Murch 1889 CA², John Harmon 1839 LA³, Robert Temple 1814 MS⁴, Julius 1785 NC⁵, Hudson 1760 NC⁶, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁷.

 

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MARY ADELE REED ALFORD

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Sunday, 2 May 2010

 

            Mary Adele Alford was born in September 1916 in San Diego, Calif., and passed away peacefully at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Sierra Vista Hospital in San Luis Obispo.

            Mary is survived by twin daughters Joanie Cliffe and Jeanie Gillman (Gary); son, Thomas H. Alford Jr. (Flo); son-in-law, Rod Dodson; 10 grandchildren and their spouses; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister, Margare Fraenzl of San Diego.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Alford Sr.; her youngest daughter Dorothy Grace Dodson; and son-in-law, Roger Cliffe. This family of so many was her life.

            A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church 962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. A celebration of her life will follow at 11:30 a.m. on the Chablis Charter out of Morro Bay. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to help Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, for their outstanding help to those in need, 277 South St. Ste R. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 Sept 1916, last residence Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Holland Alford Sr., in this compilation.

            CA Births lists the births of her children from 1941–1950, all with mother’s maiden name Reed: Evelyn Joan [Jean?], Margaret Joan [Jean?], Thomas Holland, and Dorothy Grace.

 

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MARY ALICE KUZUOKA ALFORD

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA—Wednesday, 23 March 1994

 

            Mary Alice Alford, 65, of Redding died Sunday, March 20, 1994, at her residence.

            No services will be conducted.

            Born May 26, 1928, in Albuquerque, N.M., she moved to Shasta County 16 years ago from Bell.

            She was a homemaker.

            Survivors include husband Thomas; and brother Frank Kuzuoka of Sacramento.

            Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Mary Alice Alford, born 26 May 1928 in NM, died 20 March 1994 in Shasta Co., father’s surname Kuzuoka, mother’s maiden name Gonzales.

 

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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—18 February 1922

 

            February 14—Mary Elizabeth Alford, aged 32 years. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of J. H. Riedeman, 1618 South Main.

 

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MARY ELIZABETH MULROYAN ALFORD

 

CONTRA COSTA TIMES

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA—_____ October 1977

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Mary E. Alford, in Concord, Sunday, October 23, 1977. Survived by daughters: Candy Luce, Modesto, Mary Alford, Albany; son, Richard Alford, Pleasanton; sisters, Margaret Jones and Catherine Jones of Oakland, Nora Slagle of Moraga; also 3 grandchildren.

            A native of Oakland, aged 59 years. A 27 year resident of Concord. A member of Catholic Daughters of America Court de La Salle No. 1934; Past President of St. Bonaventure’s C.C.D. and a member of St. Bonaventure’s Church.

            A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday October 26, 1977, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure’s Church. Recitation of the Rosary Tuesday, October 25, at 8:00 p.m. at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 27 March 1918 and died _____ Oct 1977, last residence not listed but last benefit sent to Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Frank M. Alford in this compilation. She died on the second anniversary of his death.

            CA Births lists Mary E. Mulroyan born 27 March 1918 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Corcoran.

            A family tree posted by Mary’s daughter Candy Luce (Ancestry.com) provides Mary’s middle name.

 

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MARY EVELYN CARPENTER ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Thursday, 30 June 1955

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993

 

            Mrs. Mary Evelyn Alford, 80, who spent the greater part of her life in Tehama County, died yesterday at the home of her grandson, Charles T. Alford, on Clear Creek, Shasta County.

            A funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hoyt’s chapel, followed by burial at the Cottonwood cemetery. The Rev. Harold Johanson of the Cottonwood Baptist church will officiate.

            Mrs. Alford was born October 2, 1865, in El Dorado County, coming to Tehama County as a small child. She attended local schools and was graduated from the old Gans Academy. She taught for about 20 years at the Bend, Jelly, Evergreen, and Hunter schools and was married in 1890 to Charles O. Alford at the Red Bluff Baptist church. Her husband and three children preceded her in death.

            The family lived on a ranch in the Cottonwood Creek area until 1946, when the parents moved to Red Bluff.

            Besides the grandson at Clear Creek, deceased is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cook [Cock?] of Cottonwood, Mrs. Beatrice Russell of Red Bluff; two brothers, Robert Carpenter of Oroville; Ed Carpenter of Red Bluff; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Blackman of Chester; and Mrs. Jessie Thorpe of Woodland. She also has several grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: Mary’s husband was Charles Oliver Alford, youngest child of Robert Temple Alford and his second wife, America Williams.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: Charles Oliver 1862 CA¹, Robert Temple 1814 MS², Julius 1785 NC³, Hudson 1760 NC⁴, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁵.

 

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MARY GABRIEL FOY ALFORD

Mother of Kathleen Mary Alford, AAFA #0644, Howard Anson Alford, Jr., AAFA #0971, Michael Foy Alford, AAFA #0972, Owen John Alford, AAFA #0973

 

VALLEY TIMES

Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA—29 September 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

Mary G. Alford

April 18, 1923–Sept. 22, 1999

 

            Mary Alford, a homemaker, died in Livermore. She was 76.

            The native of San Francisco lived in Livermore for 37 years.

            Affiliations and hobbies: St. Michael’s Church in Livermore; reading, flower gardening, photography

            Military: Navy, World War II.

            Survivors: Daughter, Kathleen Alford of Tracy; sons, Howard Alford Jr. of South Lake Tahoe, Owen Alford of Tracy, Tom Alford of Livermore and Mike Alford of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. Her husband, Howard, died in 1994.

            Services: Private. Arrangements by Wilson Family Funeral Chapel....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary G. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Howard Anson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

            Mary and many of her children and grandchildren were present at the AAFA meeting in California in 1997.

 

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MARY HELEN HALFORD HINES

 

THE CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA—Wednesday, 7 October 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Hines, Mary Helen Halford—A San Francisco resident for 66 years. Born 3-10-06 Auburn, IL died 10-4-98 in Santa Barbara, CA among family. Beloved wife of Robert Benjamin Hines (deceased) for 67 years; adored mother of Robert Benjamin Hines, Jr. (deceased) and Linda Ann Hines; nurturing grandmother to Mary Ruth and Erin Kathleen McKeown. She wore stars in her crown, she was magnificent.

            Friends are invited to attend her services on Friday, October 9th at 12:30pm at Noble Chapel, Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma, CA....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary H. Hines (SS# issued in CA), last residence Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.

 

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MARY JOYCE WALDRON ALFORD

 

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—8 October 2004

 

June 13, 1933 - October 6, 2004

 

            Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary. Pastor John May officiating.

            Mary Alford, age 71, was born in Council Hill, Oklahoma and moved to Bakersfield at the age of 7.

            Mary was a people person and she loved people. Mary was employed by Carlson Development for 27 years and was Resident Manager of Jasmine Gardens Apts. for 22 years.

            She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bill; son, Wendell Alford and daughter-in-law, Brenda Alford; daughter, Devie Blackmon, and husband, Joe Blackmon; one grandson; sister, Edith Baker of Tulare; brother, Robert Waldron and wife, Joyce of Bullhead City, Arizona. Several nieces and nephews and cherished family friend, Alice Cleveland.

            Mary had a great love for God, so I know she will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

            Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, from 4-8 p.m., at Mish Funeral Home....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her husband, William Boyd Alford; and her son Wendell Corey Alford in this compilation.

 

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MAURICE MELVIN ALFORD

 

Source unknown, but probably:

PARADISE POST

Paradise, Butte Co., CA—_____ April 1999

 

            A memorial service for Maurice Melvin Alford, 80, of Paradise, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Congregational Church. Burial will follow at Gridley Biggs Cemetery. He died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at an Oroville hospital.

            Alford was born June 23, 1918, in Louisburg, MO, and was owner-operator of a Shell Station for 31 years in San Jose, CA. He enjoyed Golf, gardening and oil painting. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and his great-grandchild.

            He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Paradise; a sister, Jewell Wise of Montana; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maurice M. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Ruth Fugate Alford; and his son James Voin Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.

            His lineage: Maurice Melvin 1918 MO¹, Melvin M. 1887 MO², Matthew 1854 TN³, John M. 1821 TN⁴, John 1786 NC⁵.

 

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MAYE. F. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—19 March 1940

 

            The funeral services of Mrs. Maye Alford will be held today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of W.A. Brown, 1815 South Flower street.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Maye F. Alford, born 30 Aug 1886 in IL, died 17 March 1940 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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MELISSA MERLE HAMMOND HALLFORD

 

NAPA VALLEY REGISTER

Napa, Napa Co., CA—Thursday, 6 May 2004

 

            Melissa Merle Hallford, age 73, went to meet her Lord on Monday, May 3, 2004.

            She was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Sacramento, to Amos and Ruth Hammond. She graduated from high school, in Sacramento, Feb. 4, 1944.

            She met James E. Hallford at “The Lighthouse” chapel in Sacramento. They were united in marriage, Sept. 22, 1948, and moved to Napa shortly after.

            She is survived by her loving husband, James E. Hallford of Napa; sister Wanda Sease of Roseville; son Richard Hallford and wife Evelyn of Littleton, Colo.; daughter Ruth Dougherty and husband Roger of American Canyon; son Daryl Hallford and wife Kari, daughter Sharon Fata and husband Richard, son Rodger Hallford and wife Gail, all of Napa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Anthony, Daven, Richard, Ryan and Melissa, and three great-grandchildren.

            After she raised her children, she was an Avon rep for many years. She went to work for Mervyn’s department store for seven years, but her favorite job was being mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet, fish, cook, write poems, flower gardening, shopping, attending garage sales and decorating for special events.

            She was a founding member of the United Pentecostal Church (New Life Tabernacle) of Napa. She will be dearly missed.

            Friends are invited to attend the service Friday, May 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 2625 First Street, Napa. Interment at Tulocay Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melissa M. Hallford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Napa, Napa Co., CA.

 

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MICHAEL H. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 January 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

Michael Alford; Travel Club Innovator

 

            Michael Alford, who took people out of their complacency and sent them off to see the world with his innovative low-budget Unitours Club Universe, has died. He was 78 Alford, who built a two-man operation into one of the world’s largest travel organizations and helped fuel explosive growth in worldwide travel, died Jan. 16 in Laguna Niguel, where he lived.

            In 1958, shortly after his arrival from Europe, Alford set out to create, cajole and capture the as yet untapped low-budget travel market. By the time he sold the Los Angeles company 20 years later, he had sent 1 million travelers to Europe, Hawaii, the Orient, Africa, South America, Mexico and the South Pacific, and had done it economically.

            He also had helped those regions develop affordable hotels and other travel businesses to serve the travelers he sent. “Besides being a super salesman, Alford is a master showman,” The Times’ former travel editor, Jerry HULSE, wrote in 1976. “His operation is successful for a couple reasons: volume sales and a low profit margin.”

            Before jets became popular, Alford chartered propeller-driven Lockheed Constellations, DC-6s and Boeing Stratocruisers to ferry people 13 hours to New York, and another 14 hours from there to Europe. When the going rate for independent travel to Europe was $2000, Alford booked 30 day tours for $800. He unabashedly proclaimed his tours “the biggest bargain in travel” and nobody argued.

            After he got crowds lining up for Europe, he began persuading people to go to Hawaii in 1960. A couple of years later, he became the first to charter planes to Tahiti. Then he pioneered cheap cruises to Mexico, luring other travel companies to jump on his bandwagon.

            Because restrictions governing charters required those flying together to belong to some club or organization or have an official “affinity,” Alford created Club Universe, a club whose members had no common interest or purpose other than travel. He charged modest dues, initially $5, and in turn delivered newsletters touting available tours.

            Born in Germany and educated in England, Alford was a British saboteur during World War II, parachuting into Germany to blow up factories, destroy railroads and the like. After the war, he worked as a European tour guide and huckster.

            With that experience, he started his shoestring American travel enterprise with $1000. Initially, he touted travel during lunch hours to employees of large operations from Douglas Aircraft Co. to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

            By the 1970s, he was producing lavish stage extravaganzas at such venues as the Greek Theater and Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, featuring Polynesian dancers from Hawaii and Tahiti and Kabuki stars from Japan. He also took the shows on the road to 25 American cities. Free, they ended with invitations to sign up for tours.

            Alford phased out the stage shows in 1975 in favor of cable television specials. Travel films remained available along with brochures at his Unitours/Club Universe offices.

            He became a popular speaker and consultant in the travel industry, and served as president of two travel organizers’ associations.

            Alford is survived by his wife, Diane; three children, Stephen, Jeff and Kim, and three grandchildren.

            A memorial service is scheduled at 11 am Saturday at South Shores Church, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach, CA. The family has asked that any donations be made to the Michael Alford World Travel Education Fund, 30811 Concord Lane, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Michael H. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 26 Apr 1921, last residence Laguna Niguel, Orange Co., CA.

 

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MICHAEL LYNN ALFORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—4 January 2004

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Michael Lynn, Born September 21, 1959 passed away December 30, 2003 from brain cancer with his loving family by his side. Michael was raised in Rocklin, CA before joining the U.S. Navy and traveling the world and living in Japan for 10 years. Michael was a free spirit that lived life in his own way. We will all miss him, and carry him in our hearts forever.

            Michael leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory: his devoted mother LaVerne Lynch Roenspie; Stepfather Jack Roenspie; Father Bill Alford; Sisters, Debbie Brewer, Joy Pietrek, Guen Ditmars; Brothers, Wayne Alford, Wes Alford, Dale Lynch, Erick Lynch. Michael also leaves many brother and sisters in-law; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will remember him fondly and with love.

            Michael was preceded in death by his stepfather of 23 years Wendel Lynch. Also by his side at the end Sue Rademacher, who we thank along with her family for caring for our mother and helping us through this time of our loss.

            There will be a graveside gathering to celebrate his life on January 12, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Rocklin Cemetery in Rocklin, CA. A get together will be held after graveside services at Sue Rademacher’s home in Rocklin. All family and friends are invited to attend. Remembrance or donation can be made to the CMF Vacaville Hospice unit in Vacaville, CA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Michael L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) but list his birth date as 22 Sept 1959, last residence not listed.

            CA Births list Michael L. Alford, born 22 Sept 1959 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Barnes.

 

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MILDRED C. HALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 19 October 2006

                                    

Nov. 28, 1930 - October 18, 2006

 

            Mildred C. Halford, passed away on Wed., Oct. 18, 2006 at the age of 75. Services will be held on Fri., Oct. 20, 2006 at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home located at 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Committal at Cherokee Memorial Park.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Nov 1930, last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

 

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MILTON CARROLL ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—20 March 1973

 

            Alford, Milton Carroll, of Hermosa Beach, passed away March 18, 1973.

            Funeral service 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Niland Mortuary, Torrance. Private interment.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Milton Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 31 March 1898 (died  _____ March 1973), last residence Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his father, Harvey Carroll Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Milton C. Alford, died 18 March 1973 in Los Angeles Co., born 31 March 1898 in MO.

            His lineage: Milton Clark 1871 IL¹, Harvey Carroll 1868 IL², Clark Baker 1839 NY³, Ruel 1801 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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MILTON CLARK ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—6 June 1967

 

            Alford, Milton C., beloved husband of Mrs. Ethel D. Alford, uncle of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Carroll Alford.

            Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn-Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel L. Davenport Alford; his father, Clark Baker Alford; and his brother Harvey Carroll Alford in this compilation.

            Milton Clark Alford was the son Clark Baker Alford and Lucinda Carroll. He died 4 June 1967. For more information about this family, see Clark Baker Alford, M.D. [from George W. Kingsbury, History of Dakota Territory, Vol. IV (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1915), p. 176].

            His lineage: Milton Clark 1871 IL¹, Clark Baker 1839 NY², Ruel 1801 VT³, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁴, Benedict 1716 CT⁵, Benedict 1688 CT⁶, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸.

 

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MORRIS HALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 5 August 2006

                            

            Halford, Morris (Sept. 4, 1917- August 3, 2006) Preceded in death by his beloved sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Erwin Tarsky. Survived by his adoring niece and nephew, Dr. Benita Young and Dr. Fred (Karin) Tarsky, and cherished great-uncle to Alisa and Lindsey Young.

            A graduate of UCLA and USC, Morris served as a teacher, orchestra conductor, and Head Counselor at John Marshall High School for many years. In his younger days, he was also an accomplished concert violinist and pianist. A truly, witty, intelligent, generous and caring gentleman, Morrie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He will remain in our hearts forever.

            Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park on Monday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Jewish Federation or the charity of your choice.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            From U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938–1947 (Ancestry.com): Morris Halford, born 1917 in MI, enlisted on 5 March 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. Education post-graduate, marital status, single, with dependents.

            In 1920, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Morris Halford, age 2-2/12 b. Detroit, is living with his parents, Benj. Halford 34 b. Russia (Jewish), and Anna Halford 30 b. Russia (Jewish), and his sister Bertha Halford 4-6/12 b. Detroit, and 3 boarders. Benj. and Anna immigrated in 1907.

            On Benjamin Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 32, born 15 Feb 1886 in Russia. He is a painter at Packard Motor Car Co., living in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. His nearest relative is Mrs. Annie Halford of the same address.

            His HALFORD lineage: Morris 1917 MI¹, Benjamin 1886 Russia².

 

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MOSES “STEPHAN” ALFRED, JR.

 

OAKLAND TRIBUNE

Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—Thursday, 10 November 2005

 

            Moses “Stephan” Alfred—Born in San Francisco on October 16, 1948 and passed away after a long illness in Berkeley on November 7, 2005. Stephan served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. A longtime resident of Oakland, he worked in the health care field until his illness made that impossible. He was well-known and much-loved among many in the East Bay for his fund-raising efforts for many charitable causes.

            He is survived by his mother Lucy Marbury and stepfather Willie Marbury of Oakland, brother Lawrence Alfred and nephew Lawrence Alfred II of Berkeley, nieces Shannon Alfred and Paulette Alfred of Texas, aunts, many cousins, and his longtime partner, Jeffery Jackl, with whom he lived in Oakland.

            Visitation will be on Friday, November 11, 2005 from 5-7 P.M. with a quiet hour from 7-8 P.M. at the Colonial Chapel, 2626 High St., Oakland. Funeral services are at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at St. Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church,... Oakland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Moses Alfred Jr. (SS# issued in CA), last residence Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

            SSDI records list his probable father, Moses Alfred (SS# issued in TX), born 16 March 1926 and died _____ Feb 1986, last residence San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Moses Alfred, born 16 March 1926 in LA, died 6 Feb 1986 in alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Brady.

            In 1930, Harris Co., TX, Moses Alfred, age 4, is the youngest of 9 children of Henry Alford, widowed age 46. All and their parents were born in LA. This is an African-American family.

            His ALFRED lineage: Moses 1948 CA¹, Moses 1926 LA², Henry 1884 LA³.

 

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MYRNA CAMPBELL WEAVER ALVORD

 

[Although she died in WA, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to CA.]

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—21 September 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

HEMET—Services for Myrna Campbell Alvord, formerly of Hemet will be at 1 p.m. today at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet. She died Wednesday at Evergreen Medical Center in Kirkland Wash. The cause of death is undetermined pending a doctor’s report. She was 60....

            Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alvord, who was born in Chicago, lived in Hemet more than 30 years before moving to Bothell Wash, one year ago. She was a sales clerk at Thrifty Drug Store in Hemet for 20 years. She graduated from Hemet High School in 1955

            Mrs. Alvord was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for six years.

            She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and arts and crafts.

            Mrs. Alvord is survived by her husband, Rod; a daughter, Teri Crider of Everett, Wash; a son Duane Russell of Long Beach, eight grandchildren, a sister Molly Smith of Longansport Ind; and a brother Jeff Weaver of San Jose.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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NAOMI LILLIAN CRAFTON HALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 11 June 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Naomi Lillian Halford, 79, of Modesto died Friday [June 5] in a convalescent hospital. Mrs. Halford was born in Sara, Okla. She lived in Tracy for 70 years before moving to Modesto three years ago. Mrs. Halford was a press operator for B&B laundry for eight years.

            Survivors: sons, Russell Halford of Stockton and Glen Halford of Florida; brother, Marvin Crafton of Oklahoma: four grand-children and six great-grandchildren.

            Services: graveside, 10 a.m. Friday Tracy Public Cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road. Mortuary: Hotchkiss Mortuary. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research, 640 Jackson St. St. Paul, MN 55101-2595.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Naomi L. Halford (SS# issued in CA) was born 5 Nov 1918, last residence Lady Lake, Lake Co., FL [?—possibly her son Glen’s residence].

            See the obituary of her son Russell Halford in this compilation.

            From CA Marriages: She is probably the Naomi L. Crafton, age 64, who married Lloyd R. Kirchgatter on 17 June 1983 in San Joaquin Co.

 

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NOLA MAY NELSON ALFORD

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Tuesday, 22 December 2009

 

            Nola May passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, with her family and friends by her side. She was born to Gertrude and Henry Nelson of Smith Center, Kan., in July 1911, the third of five children Floyd Nelson, Boyd Nelson, Ann Nelson Richardson and Marion Nelson. They lived in a small house on the prairie.

            Gertrude passed away when the children were ages two, four, six, eight and ten, so family members took the children—each going to an aunt and uncle. In later years, all five children came back together.

            Nola went with Uncle Billy and Aunt Minnie, and they lived in Ouary and Montrose, Colo., and were cooks for the miners. She grew up enjoying hiking the mountains and creeks. Under Aunt Minnie's care, she graduated from Montrose High School and attended business college.

            She played in the Sweet Adeline band and played the piano at the local silent movie theater and performed "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" over and over again.

            When Aunt Minnie and Uncle Billy moved to Long Beach, Calif., Nola followed only to be welcomed by one of the biggest earthquakes the city had ever seen.

            While attending the "Colorado State Picnic" in Long Beach, Nola became reacquainted with Ray Alford, whom she had met earlier in Montrose—they were surprised to see each other again.

            Ray showed Nola around the Long Beach area. She said "I saw the mountains and the ocean all in one day!" They were married on Aug. 10, 1934, with Uncle Billy and Aunt Minnie as well as Aunt Bess and Uncle George Alford as witnesses.

            They resided in Long Beach and the Alford Family purchased the A &A Market in Long Beach, where Nola did the bookkeeping. They sold the market after several years. Nola sought and gained employment with California Fish and Game as a secretary. She went on to work for the California DMV until she retired.

            In 1967, Ray and Nola moved to Hesperia, Calif. There they enjoyed many years of happiness riding their horse, Danny, and spending time with their E.T.I. friends, neighbors and family. After Ray passed in January 1993, Nola moved to Santa Barbara, Calif.

            In 1997, she moved to Paso Robles with her daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Jim Cushman, and resided at Creston Village. She enjoyed the Kitchen Band, Out To Lunch Bunch, Bingo and trips to Laughlin, Nev., with her daughter, Leah, and lifelong friend, Shirley.

            With music being such a large part of her life, she enjoyed trips to Santa Barbara to see the Civic Light Opera, and dinner out with her family as well as her evenings out for Mexican food, complete with margaritas.

            In July 2007 Nola suffered a stroke and required 24 hour care. She once more found a perfect place for love, care and comfort. Our thanks to Vista View and their wonderful staff Yvonne, Sandra, Veronica, Rene, Arianna, Mark, Courtney and Dr. McCowin for your wise and gentle care. Dr. Colton was Nola 's physician through all her years in Paso Robles. She loved her visits with him, his nurse and secretaries. She said just going to see them all made her feel better. Special thanks to Hospice staff Dawn and Gloria.

            Nola is survived by her two daughters, Leah (Jim) Cushman of Paso Robles and Ginger Miller of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; grandchildren Les (Lisa) Cushman, Neil (Katy) Cushman, Lee (Katie) Cushman, Dave (Linda) Ameigh of Santa Barbara, Darrin (Michelle) Amiegh of Oregon and Amanda (Bruce) Rosemeir of Lucerne Valley; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and nephew, Bill NcNary of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; and granddaughter, DeAnn Reynolds.

            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Desert View Memorial Park, 11500 Amargosa Road in Victorville, Calif. (760) 949-0326.

            There will be a celebration of life at a later date in Paso Robles.

            In lieu of flowers, donations in Nola 's name may be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 277 South St. Ste. R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or Make a Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties, 4222 Market St. No. D, Ventura, CA 93003, or a charity of your choice.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nola May Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 6 July 1911, last residence Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Hobart Ray Alford, born 29 Dec 1908 in IN, mother’s maiden name Weathers, and died 30 Jan 1993 in San Bernardino Co., CA.

 

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OLGA MAE ALFORD PLETT

 

REEDLEY EXPONENT

Reedley, Fresno Co, CA—Thursday, 11 March 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Olga Plett, 89, who lived in Reedley from 1964 to 1995, died March 3, 1999 in San Diego.

            Olga Mae Alford was born in Mississippi on Oct. 6, 1909. She married Carl J. Plett in Oklahoma in 1939 and lived in Texas and Bakersfield before coming to Reedley.

            Mrs. Plett was very active in children’s work, choir, and missions in the First Southern Baptist Church of Reedley, and the Southern Baptist churches in Bakersfield, Texas and Oklahoma where she had been a member.

            Mrs. Plett’s husband, Carl, died in July 1988 in Reedley. Six brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Suzanne, also preceded her in death. Surviving is a sister, Pauline Cook of Ardmore, Okla.; two sons, Carl and wife Melanie in Chula Vista, Gary and wife Betty of Elk Grove; four grandchildren, Tony and Philip in the San Diego area, Debbie and husband Mark Chelin of Colorado and Brian in San Leandro; three great-grandchildren, Danielle, Nicholas and Aubrianna of Colorado; and two sisters-in-law, Helen Plett and Linda Plett both of Reedley.

            Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12 at the First Southern Baptist Church.... Viewing will be held at Cairns Funeral Home today.... Burial will be held at Reedley Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Olga A. Plett (SS# issued in OK), last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            In 1909, Lafayette Co., MS, Olga May Alfred, age 6/12 b. MS, is the youngest of 7 children of Frank Alfred, 33, and his wife Mollie 32. All and their parents were born in MS.

            On John Franklin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 43, a farmer living in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS. He was born 4 March 1875, and he names Mollie Alford, same address, as his nearest relative. He signed his name John Frank Alford.

 

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OLLIE JESSIE RYTHER ALFORD

 

From Phyllis E. Mears, Macon County Missouri Obituaries 1904–1920, (Decorah, IA: The Anundsen Publishing Co., n.d.), Book 3, p. 332.

 

DAILY CHRONICLE HERALD

Macon, Macon Co., MO—_____ April 1919

 

            Mrs. Orrin Alford, 36, died in Los Angeles, Calif. 9 April 1919. Ollie J. Ryther was born at Ten Mile, Macon county, Mo. 30 June 1882 and was married to Orrin D. Alford 11 April 1900, and to this union two children were born, Alta and Nello.

            She was formerly a resident of Macon and Adair county, Missouri. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Alta Black and one son, Nello Alford, two sisters, Mrs. W.D. Dennis of Clarence, Mo. and Mrs. Vina McDaniel of Ten Mile, Mo. and two brothers, Carlos E. Ryther of Billings, Mont. and Emerson E. Ryther of St. Joseph, Mo. Funeral services at Ten Mile Baptist church and interment in adjoining cemetery beside her father and mother.

           

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Orrin Dayton Alford, born 7 Feb 1877 in MO and died 30 April 1951 in Alameda Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Olin.

            From Missouri Marriage Records, 1805–2002 (Ancestry.com): Orrin D. Alford of Ten Mile, Macon Co., MO, married Ollie J. Ryther, also of Ten Mile, on 11 Apr 1900. James Ryther, father of Ollie, gave assent.

            From U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, (Ancestry.com): Orrin is buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery because he served in the Spanish American War, his service dates in the U.S. Army being May 1898 to Feb 1899. He enlisted on 21 May 1898 in Macon, MO, was age 21, born Ottawa [?], MO [U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798–1898 (Ancestry.com)].

            In 1920, Craig, Moffat Co., CO, Orin Alford, 42 MO, is a plumber rooming with the John C. Davis family, listed as married.

            On Orrin Dayton Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 41, a plumber living in Craig, Moffat Co., CO. He was born 7 Feb 1877 and names Ollie Jessey Alford as his nearest relative.

            In 1910, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Orrin D. Alford, age 33 b. MO (parents b. NY), is living with his wife, Ollie J. 28 MO, and children, daughter Alta M. 8 MO, and son Nello A. 6 MO.

            In 1900, Ten Mile, Macon Co. MO: Hiram Alford, 70 b. Mar 1830 NY (m. 44 years); wife Fanny M., 64 b. Aug 1836 NY (5 children, 3 living); son Orin D. Alford, 23 b. Feb 1877 MO; and daughter-in-law Ollie L., 17 daughter-in-law b. June 1882 MO.

            On the 1885 Iowa State Census, Richland, Jasper Co., IA: Hiram D. Alford, age 54 b. NY, Merinda F. 46 NY, Charles C. 28 NY, and Orrin D. 8 MO.

            In 1880, Richland, Jasper Co., IA: H.D. Alford, 51 NY; wife Marinda 43 NY; and children: Charles 23 NY, Kittie 18 NY, Emma 13 IA, and Orrin 3 MO.

            In 1870, Union, Nodaway Co., MO: Hiram Alford, 40 NY, Marinda 33 NY, Charles 13 NY, Kittie, 7 NY, Emma 2 IA.

            In 1860, Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY: Hiram D. Alford, 29 NY, Marinda 22 NY; and Oscar 3/12 NY. Same dwelling, next family: William Alford 27 NY, Isabella 25 NY, and George 2 NY.

            In 1850, Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., NY: Arnold Alford 46, Melissa 31, Hiram D. 20, William B. 17, Cornelia E. 14, Louisa 11, Minerva J. 7, Mary M. 3, and Joseph W. Cotton 8. All were born in VT, noted with ditto marks from a previous family [sic—an apparent error].

            Her husband’s lineage: Orrin Dayton 1877 MO¹, Hiram D. 1830 NY², Arnold 1804 NY³.

 

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OPAL LEE ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 June 2005

 

            Services for Opal Lee Alford, 74, of Fresno will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cooley Community Chapel. Mrs. Alford, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Arrangements are by Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Service.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Opal L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 3 June 1931, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

 

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OTIS ARLEN ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—20 July 1942

 

REDONDO BEACH, July 19—Otis Alford, 52, a member of the Redondo Beach Police Department since 1934, early today died of an apparent heart attack on the stairway of a hotel during an alleged scuffle with Corp. Richard Chase, 23, police stated.

            The official, according to the police report, was attempting to evict Chase from the hotel, which Alford operated at 105 Emerald St. Chase summoned aid after Alford was stricken.

            Chase was questioned by police here and later was turned over to military authorities.

 

AAFA NOTES: CA Deaths lists Arlen Otis Alford, died 19 July 1942 in Los Angeles Co., born 31 July 1889 in TX. His birth year is probably 1884.

            On Arlen Otis Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 34, born 31 July 1884. He is a stock farmer living in Quay Co., NM, and names Ethel Alford as his nearest relative. He signed his name Otis Alford.

            AAFA records show him as Otis Arlen Alford, born 31 July 1884 in TX. His wife was Ethel Sims.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.

            His lineage: Otis Arlen 1884 TX¹, Haywood 1848 AR², William F. 1811 GA³, Haywood 1780 GA⁴.

 

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OTIS OSCAR ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 3 June 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Memorial services for Otis O. Alford, 87, of Tulare, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Woodlake. Mr. Alford, a farmer, died Sunday [May 30]. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Memorial Woodlake Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, Woodlake 93286.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Otis O. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 14 Sept 1905, last residence Tulare, Tulare Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Helen Margaret Pinneo Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Otis O. Alford, born 14 Sept 1905 in OK, died 30 May 1993 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Burson.

            In 1910, Dill, Kiowa Co., OK, Oscar O. Alford, age 4 b. OK, is living with his parents, Archibald B. Alford 37 AL and Donie Alford 34 AL, and 6 brothers, all b. in OK. His parents had been married 15 years, first marriage for both, and Donie had 9 children, 7 living.

            In 1920, Elk, Washita Co., OK, Ottis Alford, age 14 b. OK, is living with his parents, Arch B. Alford 47 AL and Donia A. 44 Al, and 7 brothers, all b. in OK.

            In 1930, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Otis Oscar Alford, is living with his parents Archie B. Alford, 57 AL, and Donia Ann 54 AL, and 2 brothers, both b. in OK.

            Otis married Helen M. Pinneo, the daughter of Carlos Ernest Pinneo and Lizzie Belle Whitney. They had 5 children: Robert Ray Alford, Helen Esther Alford, Daniel Otis Alford, Elizabeth Jane Alford, and John Andrew Alford. [Descendants of James Gutridge Sr., by Richard M. Cochran]

            Several family trees on RootsWeb.com and Ancestry.com list Otis’s parents as Archie Bolden Alford and Donnie Ann Burson. In some Archie is listed as Archilus Bolden Alford.

            See Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) for more information on this family.

            His lineage: Otis Oscar 1905 OK, Archie Bolden 1871 AL, Travis Carter 1825 AL, Baldy 1784 NC, Isham 1755 NC.

 

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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD

 

LONG BEACH PRESS-TELEGRAM

Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 August 2005

 

            Alford, Patricia A. (55). Private burial at sea. family was assisted by McKenzie Mortuary 3843 E. Anaheim St. (562) 961-9301.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 Oct 1949 and died 24 Aug 2005, last residence Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Patricia Ann Alford, born 22 Oct 1949 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Herman.

 

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PATRICIA MARION BOURG ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—8 July 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Alford, Patricia A., 66, passed away July 6, 1997. [On July 9, the newspaper printed a correction, giving the date as July 5.] She is survived by her husband Leary D. Alford; two sons Donald B. Alford and Duke W. Shari) Alford and daughter Kathryne N. Jim) Byrne. She also leaves a sister Gwen (Emmett) Guderian and 4 grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by one son Gary F. Alford.

            Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997 El Camino Mortuary Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd. with Visitation prior to the service. Entombment El Camino Mausoleum of the Bells. El Camino Mortuary 453-2121

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia M. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 11 Apr 1931 and died 5 July 1997, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Patricia Marion Alford, born 11 Apr 1931 in LA, died 5 July 1997 in San Diego Co., father’s surname Bourg, mother’s maiden name Mitchell.

            CA Deaths also lists Gary Frank Alford, born 27 Sept 1955 in TX, died 31 July 1991 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bourg.

            SSDI records show that Leary D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 13 Nov 1926 and died 22 July 2002, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com, posted by Patricia’s daughter, lists her father’s name as Leary Daweel Alford, born in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.

 

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PATRICIA MARIE ROHMA HALLFORD

 

SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS

Springfield, MO—Tuesday, 24 December 1985

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997, with MO obituaries

 

            Patricia M. Hallford, 65, Los Gatos, CA, died Dec. 21 in her home.

            She is the loving wife of Carl; devoted mother of Jeff and Greg Hallford, both of San Jose CA, and Sherry Gorham, Sacramento CA; beloved daughter of Ruth Rohma, Springfield; and dearest sister of Fred Rohma, Springfield. She is a native of Lost Springs [Marion Co.], KS.

            Private memorial services were held in Los Gatos. The body was cremated and the ashes scattered at sea off the coast of Maui.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. For further information, call Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills, Los Gatos CA, 408-354-7740.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            Patricia’s parents were William Clyde and Ruth Rohma of Springfield, MO.

            CA Deaths lists Patricia Marie Hallford, born 5 Sept 1920 in KS, died 20 Dec 1985 in Santa Clara Co., father’s surname Rohman, mother’s maiden name Green.

 

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PAUL DEUPREE ALVORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Thursday, 11 June 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998

 

            Paul D. Alvord, a retired management consultant for San Diego Employers Association, died Tuesday [June 9] at his University Heights home of cancer. He was 67. Mr. Alvord, who was born in Ogden, Utah, came to San Diego when he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. He served in the Navy for eight years. He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in business in 1959. His first job was with San Diego Employers Association. He later worked for two other local firms, returning to his first employer in 1970. He worked there until his retirement in 1988. He was a docent for the San Diego Maritime Museum for the past three years and was a member of the San Diego Zoological Society.

            Survivors include his wife, AnnaBelle; one daughter, Carol Braye of Poulsbo, Wash.; and two grandchildren.

            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Central Christian Church....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul D. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 June 1924, last residence San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Paul Deupree Alvord, born 21 July 1924 in UT, died 9 June 1992 in San Diego Co.

            His ALVORD lineage, from a family tree on Ancestry.com: Paul Deupree 1924 UT¹, Irving Valentine 1887 UT², Thaddeus Irvin 1860 UT³, Simeon Riley 1837 MI⁴, Thaddeus 1781 MA⁵.

 

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PAULA E. ALFORD

 

RECORD SEARCHLIGHT

Redding, Shasta Co., CA— Saturday,2 January 1999

 

REDDING—Paula E. Alford, 88, of Redding died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at Redding Medical Center.

            No services will be conducted.

            Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.

            Born April 30, 1910, in Samoa, she moved to Shasta County in 1985 from Bell.

            She was an assembler for Weiser Lock Co. in South Gate for 10 years.

            Survivors include sons Thomas of Redding and William of Vista [San Diego Co.]; daughters Paula Loveall of Pasadena and Helen Evans of Redding; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paula E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 Apr 1910, last residence Redding, Shasta Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her son William A. Alford in this compilation.

 

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RALPH E. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—8 December 1926

 

            At 311 South Marengo avenue, Pasadena, December 6, 1926, Ralph E. Alford, aged 89 years.

            Funeral at 3 p.m. today at the chapel of Turner and Stevens Co., Marengo at Holly, Pasadena. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

 

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RALPH HAROLD ALFRED

 

THE HERALD

Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—14 April 1949

 

            Word reached Meeker first of the week that Ralph Alfred had suffered a heart attack and passed away very suddenly at his home in Long Beach, California. Howard Joy of Meeker and John Joy and Mildred Watson of Craig left at once for California to be with their sister. As yet no details of Mr. Alfred's death have been received.

            Ralph Alfred who was in his early forties, lived for many years in this community where he was married to Miss Helen Joy. The Alfred family moved to California several years ago and have made their home at Long Beach.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituaries of his wife, Helen June Joy Alfred Miles; and his parents, William Thornton Alfred and Mercedes Sadie Fry Alfred, in the Colorado Obituaries compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Ralph Harold Alfred, born 13 June 1908 in OK and died 18 Apr 1949 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.

 

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RAY DORTEY ALFORD

AAFA #0459

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 April 2010

 

 

            Ray Dortey Alford, age 99, died in his sleep on April 10, 2010, in Valley Skilled Nursing Facility, Sacramento. He was born January 23, 1911 in Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, the second son of James Maxie Alford and Isabel Vogel.

            He married Marie Louise Arnst on June 7, 1947. Their four children were born in San Francisco before the family moved to Santa Clara in 1957. Ray and Marie settled in Sacramento in 1974.

            Ray was a professional boxer during the Depression. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army. After the war he became a sheet metal mechanic in San Francisco and also began investing in real estate, his occupation for the next 50 years. After Marie died, he continued to live independently in their home until one month ago, when he fell and fractured his hip.

            In 2003 Ray’s daughter Cherie published a book about Ray’s life from birth to his marriage: Ringside, A Collection of Stories from the Life of Ray Dortey Alford [see below]. He was a great story-teller and loved the process of talking about his early life while the tape recorder ran. He was so proud of the finished book.

            Ray is survived by his four children: Pamela Rae and her husband Bruce Thompson of Granite Bay; James Maxie of Watsonville; Cheryl Marie and her husband Garth Cheff of Eugene, OR; and Ray Dortey Jr. of Loomis. He is also survived by grandson Nathan Alford Cole [Pam’s son] and his wife Michelle Jurjavcic Cole of Roseville, and their daughters, Carson Kayela Cole and Ashlan Reese Cole; sister Audell Helena “Nina” Shaw of Salem, OR; and many nieces and nephews.

            He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years in 2004; and his brothers, Tolbert Maxie “Tommy” Alford, James Burnice Alford, and Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford.

            No services are planned, but family and friends will gather to celebrate the long life of this fearless fighter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ray Dortey Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

            We published the obituary of his wife, Marie Louise Arnst Alford, in the California Obituaries compilation; and of his brother Lavern Chester “Chuck” Alford in the Nevada Obituaries compilation.

            From his daughter, Pamela Alford Thompson, AAFA #0030: Dad accompanied my husband Bruce and me to the 1991 Annual Meeting in Jackson, MS. That was the only time he flew since WWII! He pasted his name badge from the meeting on his bedroom door, and it’s still there. He also never removed the AAFA lapel pin from the jacket he wore at the meeting—it was still on that jacket in his closet.

            Boxing played a large part in Dad’s life. Even when he was 99 he liked to say, “I can beat any man my age!” In the last couple of weeks of his life, we had trouble interesting him in anything, but Bruce found a DVD entitled “70 Greatest Knockouts” that perked him up. He was watching it the last time he went to sleep.

 

Cover of the book about Ray’s early life

Available here from Lulu.com

 

Ringside brings to life the story of a Depression era boxing sensation. In his own words Ray Dortey Alford describes his hardscrabble life growing up in the South, his family’s struggle to lift themselves out of poverty, and his rise to local boxing stardom in Salinas, California. We also hear the heartbreaking story of Ray’s deep love and loyalty to a tough father who is unable to return his devotion. Their relationship is forged during hard times as they follow the seasons in search of work. In straight shooting, unadorned language Ringside chronicles the making of a fighter, from grade school battles with bullies to evening boxing matches at migrant camps, to short-lived boxing fame. Along the way, Ray offers us a ringside seat to the ups and downs of a life lived fearlessly by a man who took plenty of punches, but never went down for the count. These stories were recorded, transcribed and edited by his daughter.

 

            His lineage: Ray Dortey 1911 LA¹, James Maxie 1877 TX², John Paten Phillip 1850 GA³, Pierce Lewis 1829 GA⁴.

 

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RAYMOND EARL ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—21 March 1984

 

            Alford, Raymond, born August 25, 1950 to Elizabeth Washington and John Alford of Shreveport, Louisiana; departed this life March 16, 1984 at UCLA. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School; attended Grambling State University and Long Beach City College to further his career in music.

            On February 19, 1984, Ray exchanged wedding vows with Diane Rosegardner. Both Ray and Diane were employed by Fritz Co., Long Beach, where he was a warehouse leadman.

            He leaves to mourn: his wife, mother and father, 2 sisters, Lisa Walters of Long Beach and Linda Morrow of Dallas, brother Larry Alford of Shreveport; aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

            Arrangements being made by J.S. Williams Mortuary, 1104 Pierre Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1984) dates of Raymond Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Raymond Earl Alford, died 16 March 1984 in Los Angeles Co., born 25 Aug 1950 in LA, mother’s maiden name Walters.

 

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REGINA KAY ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Friday, 5 May 2006

 

            A private family gathering for Regina Kay Alford, 48, of Fresno is under the direction of Nova Cremation Service. Ms. Alford, a homemaker, died Friday.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Regina Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 Nov 1957, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her mother, Clara Marlene O’Day Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Regina K. Alford, born 9 Nov 1957 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Oday.

 

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RICHARD EARL ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 27 January 2002

 

            Memorial services for Richard Earl Alford, 66, of Woodlake will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Jesus Name Church of Cameron Creek, 29076 Road 164, Farmersville. Mr. Alford, a contract laborer, died Thursday [January 24]. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Family Chapel in Exeter.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 16 Jan 1936, last residence Woodlake, Tulare Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his sisters Joanne Louella Alford and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation. We published the obituary of his sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in the Oregon Obituaries compilation.

            CA Births lists Richard Earl Alford, born 16 Jan 1936 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Richard Earl 1936 CA¹, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA², William 1863 CA³, Russell 1826 VA⁴, William 1800 VA⁵.

 

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RICHARD LESLIE ALVORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Friday, 4 November 1994

 

            Alvord, Richie L., Oct. 29, 1994 Scripps Hospital in Chula Vista. Survived by daughter Tiffany, sister Cheryl Nuhfer, father Dick Alvord.

            Graveside Service 10:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 7th Glen Abbey. Friends are invited to a gathering at Dale and Joy Pruitt’s house following services.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard L. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1951, last residence not listed.

            See the obituary of his mother, Jean Cunningham Alvord, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists the birth of Richard Leslie Alford on 22 March 1951 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Cunningham.

 

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RICHARD M. ALFORD

 

[Richard died in NV, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to CA.]

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 21 February 1998

 

            Services for Richard M. Alford, 61, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet. Friends may call from 2 until 5 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. He died Wednesday [February 18] of cancer at Meridien Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico.

            Mr. Alford, who was born in Enochs, Texas, lived in Mesquite, Nev. for four years after living in Hemet for 23 years. He was a general engineering contractor in Hemet for 23 years. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local No. 12. He enjoyed fishing, boating and horses.

            He is survived by his wife of five years, Norma; two daughters, Carla Jamison of Landers and Pamela Radmacher of Mesquite, Nev.; three sons, Robert Worley of South Pasadena and Richard Worley and Ronald, both of Mesquite; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Minnie of Ontario; and one sister, Geneva Nudd of Ontario.

 

In another article:

 

HEMET NEWS

Hemet, Riverside Co., CA—Saturday, 21 February 1998

 

            Funeral services for Richard M. Alford, 61, previously of Hemet, a retired contractor, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N. San Jacinto St., Hemet. Thomas A. Fowler, First Southern Baptist Church of Yucca Valley, will officiate.

            Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at McWane Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 Santa Fe Ave., San Jacinto.

            Mr. Alford died Wednesday [February 18] in Tijuana, Mexico.

            Born in Enochs [Bailey Co.], Texas, he had been a long time resident of Hemet. He had lived in Mesquite [Clark Co.], Nev., for the past four years. He enjoyed fishing, horses and boating. He was a member of the local Operators Union #12. He worked as a general engineering contractor in Hemet for 23 years.

            He is survived by his wife, Norma; two daughters, Carla Jamison of Landers, and Pamela Radmacher of Mesquite, Nev., three sons, Ronald of Mesquite, Nev., Robert Worley of South Pasadena, and Richard Worley of Mesquite, Nev.; a sister, Geneva Nudd of Ontario [San Bernardino Co., CA]; his mother, Minnie Alford of Ontario; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard M. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 May 1936, last residence not listed.

 

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RICKEY DONALD ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 19 June 2008

 

            Graveside services for Rickey D. Alford, 47, of Clovis will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Exeter Cemetery. Mr. Alford, an operating engineer, died June 8. Arrangements are by Fresno Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rickey Donald Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 2 Aug 1960, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Rickey D. Alford born 2 Aug 1960 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Killings.

 

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ROBERT ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 26 March 2006

 

            Graveside services for Robert Alford, 63, of Fresno will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fresno Memorial Gardens. Mr. Alford, a plant supervisor for Sun Maid Raisins for 17 years, died Friday [March 24].

            Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Community Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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ROBERT EARL ALFORD

 

[A nearly identical article was published in the San Jose Mercury News on 13 October 2002.]

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Wednesday, 16 October 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Robert E. Alford, 76, of San Luis Obispo died on Thursday, October 10, 2002, in a local hospital. A funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday at the Old Mission Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo.

            Mr. Alford was born on October 4, 1926, in Imperial, CA. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in San Diego, where he was raised. He graduated in 1947 from the California Maritime Academy, where he was cadet Captain of Midshipman. After serving as an officer in the Merchant Marine, he enrolled at UC Berkeley, where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1954.

            Mr. Alford commenced his career as an accountant in San Francisco, followed by a management position at the Ford Motor Company District Sales Office in San Jose. He then joined the Montague Company, a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment, where he served as controller and chief financial officer.

            Mr. Alford and Virginia Turri were married in the Old Mission Catholic Church in 1951. They made their home in the Bay Area until Mr. Alford’s retirement in 1989, when they returned to San Luis Obispo.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters, Nancy Alford of San Jose and Judy Alford of Seattle; son David (Nicolette) Alford of San Luis Obispo and their children Amanda, Samantha, and Sarah; brothers Thomas Alford, Chester Alford, John Alford, and William Alford; sisters, Evelyn Bradbury and Joan Alford, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, which includes lineage documentation, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Thomas H. Alford, and William Joseph Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Robert Earl Alford, born 4 Oct 1926 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Robert Earl 1926 CA¹, Chester Arthur 1887 LA², Sidney Peterson 1857 AL³, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC⁴, Peyton ???? NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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ROBERT F. ALVORD

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—1 May 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Alvord, Robert F.—Born May 27, 1921. Taken home to be with the Lord, April 29, 2003. Beloved husband of Patricia Alvord for 49 years. Loving father of Kenneth Alvord and Karen Crawford. Grandfather of Kristina and David. Member of Bi-Centennial Daylight Lodge, Sacramento; past Grand Master, Chicago, Illinois. 1st Lt. U.S. Army 1943-1946.

            The Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 2, 2003 at 1:00 PM at First Covenant Church, 10933 Progress Ct, Rancho Cordova. Interment at 3:00 PM at Camellia Memorial Lawn, 10221 Jackson Hwy, Sacramento…. Arrangements under the direction of East Lawn Rancho Cordova Mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert F. Alvord (SS# issued in IL), last residence Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA

            In the 1930 census, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Robert F. Alvord was listed as the child of Louis A. and Emily N. Alvord.

            Louis Arthur Alvord, b. Chicago Jan. 4, 1882, is listed in the 1908 Alvord book on page 428. He served in the Spanish-American War in the 3rd Miss. Vols.

            Robert’s ALVORD lineage: Robert F. 1921 IL¹, Louis Arthur 1882 IL², Nelson J. 1829 NY³, Joseph 1793 VT⁴, Seth 1762 MA⁵, Joseph 1733 MA⁶, Joseph 1697 MA⁷, Ebenezer 1665 MA⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹.

 

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ROBERT FORREST ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Monday, 7 March 2005

 

Sept. 12, 1970 — March 4, 2005

 

            Robert Forrest Alford, 34, of Oakdale [Stanislaus Co.] died Friday [March 4] at Oak Valley Hospital.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Exeter [Tulare Co.] and lived in Oakdale 30 years. He was a member of Free Holiness Church in Riverbank.

            He is survived by his companion, Sunny Lucero of Oakdale; children, Trinity Alford and James Richards, both of Oakdale; mother, Dolores Alford of Oakdale; brothers, David Mulkey and Jeremy Hoeffer, both of Riverbank, and Robert Lawson of Modesto; sister, Elizabeth Alford of Oakdale; and grandmother, Betty Asman of Riverbank. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Alford.

            A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Free Holiness Church. Oakdale Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Robert F. Alford (SS# issued in CA), but list his death date as 4 March 2004, last residence Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his uncle Richard Earl Alford; and his aunts Joanne Louella Alford and Wanda Lee Alford Phillips (with census information) in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Robert F. Alford, born 12 Sept 1970 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Asman.

            CA Marriages lists Robert D. Alford, age 18, married Delores Asman, age 19, on 7 Jan 1970 in Tulare Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Robert Dale Alford, born 28 March 1951 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Neal.

            SSDI records show that Robert D. Alford (SS# issued in CA, was born 28 March 1951 and died 4 March 2005 [death date of his son, so there is probably an error here] in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Robert Forrest 1970 CA¹, Robert Dale 1951 CA², Kenneth Earl 1906 CA³, William 1863 CA⁴, Russell 1826 VA⁵, William 1800 VA⁶.

 

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ROBERT H. ALVORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 9 July 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Alvord, Robert H.—Age 62, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2003 in San Jose, CA. He is survived by his wife Lucia Alvord, his sons Henry Alvord of San Jose, Eric Alvord of Marovia, NY, daughter Christina LaClair of Jacksonville, NC, his grandchildren Daniel and Britney and his sisters Jerry Taylor, Evelyn Alvord and Mary Fields.

            A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 5111 San Felipe Rd., San Jose 95135. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Assoc., 14699 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126 or American Cancer Society, 1715 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert H. Alvord (SS# issued in HI) was born 20 Aug 1940, last residence San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Robert H. Alvord, born 20 Aug 1940 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Braga.

 

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ROBERT HUDSON ALFORD

 

SAN JOSE MERCURY HERALD

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Monday, 16 January 1928

 

            Alford—In San Jose, Cal., January 13, 1928, Robert H., beloved husband of Essie F. Alford, father of Mrs. Evelyn Minch and Peggy Alford, brother of John H. and Del M. Alford, Mrs. A.M. White, Mrs. P.A. Fine, Mrs. Wm. Hallett and Mrs. Paul Karlb, a native of California, aged 45 years.

            Friends are invited to attend the funeral today (Monday), January 16, 1928, at 1 o’clock p.m. from the parlors of the San Jose Undertaking Co. (Gummer & Boulware), No. 276 South Second street. Interment Oak Hill.

 

AAFA NOTES: On Robert Hudson Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 38, an automobile mechanic living in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA. He was born 25 June 1880 and names his wife Essie Frances Alford.

            Several family trees on Ancestry.com list his wife as Essie F. Sutton.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Robert Hudson 1880 CA², John Harmon 1839 LA², Robert Temple 1814 MS³, Julius 1785 NC⁴, Hudson 1760 NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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ROBERT STANLEY ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA—Monday, 10 November 2008

 

 

            Robert Stanley Alford passed away on Nov. 5, 2008, in Red Bluff. He was 93.

            Mr. Alford was better known as Stanley Alford. He was born in Red Bluff on Dec. 3, 1914, to Robert Temple Alford and Mary (Dinkle) Alford. He was a fourth generation Tehama County resident. Stanley had three brothers and a sister, who are all deceased.

            Stanley worked with his father and brothers on a cattle ranch prior to serving in the United States Army from Oct. 10, 1941, until he was honorably discharged on Sept. 19, 1947. While stationed in Texas, Stanley married his first wife, Lucille Hale.

            After returning home from the Army, Stanley worked with his father on the family ranch known as the Battle Creek Ranch. He purchased the Lowry Ranch around 1947 and worked this ranch for several years. He also worked for and retired from the Tehama County Road Department.

            In 1973, after the death of his first wife, Stanley married Dorothy Mae Hale. After retiring, he continued to stay very active on his small ranch in the El Camino area and continued to cut and sell firewood until the age of 80. Stanley was also very active in the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

            Stanley is survived by his wife Dorothy Alford; nieces Roberta DeGraw of El Camino and Patsy Hellman of Palo Cedro; three stepgrandchildren and numerous great-nieces and -nephews.

            He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

            A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Nov. 12, at the Tehama Cemetery.

 

Photo from Tehama Cemetery, Tehama, Tehama Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Robert Stanley Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Gerber, Tehama Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his second wife, Dorothy Mae Hale Drake Alford; and nephew John Vernon “Jack” Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Robert Stanley 1914 CA¹, Robert Temple 1874 CA², Julius Marion 1845 AR³, Robert Temple 1814 MS⁴, Julius 1785 NC⁵, Hudson 1760 NC⁶, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁷.

 

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ROBERTA “BOBBIE” KARG ALFRED

 

SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL

Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA—Thursday, 14 September 2006

 

 

            Heart, courage, energy, honesty, loyalty, conviviality, fun-loving, and maybe even stubbornness: All words that one might use to sum up a rich, full, successful life, and Roberta Bobbie Alfred was the embodiment of all these qualities.

            Everyone who came into contact with her was drawn into her orbit. Strangers on the street, coworkers, the butcher, the baker everyone wanted to talk to her and get to know her. She loved to laugh, and people recognized instantly that she had a wonderful wit. She had an infectious “snort” to her laugh, that, once heard was not soon to be forgotten, and was guaranteed to put a smile on your face. In fact, it is impossible to remember her without smiling.

            Not everyone, however, met with her approval at first meeting, and when speaking of herself she often quoted Shakespeare, saying, “I don’t suffer fools gladly.” But once you gained her approval, you became a friend for life, and she was a loyal friend that you were privileged to have in your corner.

            She exuded energy like a whirling dervish, reminding one of a hurricane run amok. Projects both at work and at home filled her every-waking moment. Plans were made to be completed as far as Bobbie was concerned. Not a single day was ever long enough for all the plans Bobbie had for it.

            And yes, she could be a “little” stubborn. “Testadura” was her family nickname, Italian for hard-head. It was a nickname that was well earned, as anyone who knew her would attest. But it was also a quality that would prove to work well for her when it came to achieving the difficult tasks.

            And courageous: her husband Terry and others close to her remember her as the bravest person they have ever known. She faced whatever was dealt her with grace, and though she was dealt a world of physical affliction, she would not allow herself to be down. Nor would she allow anyone around her to be down either. “Get a life, get a clue, next!” That was her motto for people wallowing in self-pity.

            She was incapable of telling a lie, and you never had to wonder where you stood with her.

            Roberta “Bobbie” Karg Alfred died on Thursday, September 7th, 2006, in the home that she loved in Santa Cruz, California, at the age of 50, following a severe asthma attack. In recent years, the Multiple Sclerosis that she had gracefully lived with for so long had stolen some of her mobility, but it couldn’t touch her indelible spirit.

            The once self-proclaimed “professional woman in sweat pants” was actually an accomplished Technical Communications Specialist and Graphic Artist. When the Multiple Sclerosis rendered her incapable of continuing the work that she loved, she poured her love into her family, friends, and her favorite hobbies: weaving, cooking and reading. “So many books, so little time!”

            A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Bobbie is survived by her mother Anita and her brother Chris both of Pittsburgh, her husband Terry, and her beautiful 14-year old son Marcus.

            Those who would like to join Bobbie’s family in celebrating her life are invited to a Memorial Service to be held Friday, September 15th at the Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roberta K. Alfred (SS# issued in PA) was born 22 Jan 1956,, last residence Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA.

 

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RONNIE SHERILL JOHNSON ALFRED

 

SACRAMENTO BEE

Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA—Monday, 27 June 2005

 

May 5, 1952 - June 17, 2005

 

            Alfred, Ronnie Sherill—Fell asleep in death in June 17, 2005; loved mother to Albert Givens, Delano, Marcelina, Benecia Thomas; sister to LeRoy Johnson.

            Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at 2:00P.M., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 3333 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838.

            Nightingale-Gilmore Funeral Chapel, Dirs.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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ROY ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—25 March 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

Dec. 26, 1915–Mar. 22, 1997

 

            Roy Alford, 81, of Tracy died Saturday at his home. Mr. Alford was a native of Texas. He lived in Tracy 34 years. He was a melter station operator at Holly Sugar for 7 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He was honored with the American Defense Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star.

            He is survived by his wife, JoAnn S. Alford of Tracy; and sister Ruth Higbee of Saddleback [Orange Co.].

            A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tracy Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fry Memorial Chapel. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 350 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roy Alford (SS# issued in MN), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Roy Alford with the same dates, born in TX, mother’s maiden name Thompson.

            In 1920, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX: Sarah Alford, age 28 b. TN, widow; and her children, all b. in TX (parents b. TN): Ruth 10, Arthur 7, and Roy 4.

 

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RUBY E. ALFORD

 

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE

West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 10 October 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Ruby E. Alford was born December 23, 1909 in Prentiss, Mississippi, passed away September 30, 1998 in San Dimas Community Hospital. She has been a resident of the San Gabriel Valley since 1955. She retired from the retail sales business after 22 years. She leaves a legacy of inspiration to her family and many friends.

            She is survived by two daughters, Judy Hayes and Doris Meyer; one son, Thomas Alford; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held at Rose Hills Memorial Park [Whittier, CA].

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby P. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence San Dimas, Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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RUBY V.P. ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—25 November 1969

 

            Alford, Ruby V.P., beloved mother of Robert Alford and June Capp.

            Services Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Chapel of the Psalms, Hollywood Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Pierce Brothers Hollywood, directors.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            CA Deaths lists Ruby V. Alford, died 23 Nov 1969 in Los Angeles Co., born16 Dec 1876 in UT, mother’s maiden name Tuckfield.

 

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RUSSELL HALFORD

 

THE RECORD [not verbatim]

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Thursday, 19 June 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Russell Halford, 67, of Stockton died on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in a care facility. Memorial services [will be] held on Friday at the Evergreen Chapel in the Cherokee Memorial Park on Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.

            He was born on May 1, 1936, in Oklahoma and was a Stockton resident for 40 years. Mr. Halford worked for 22 years as a supervisor for New Holland.

            Survivors include his wife, Lana Halford of Stockton; children, Kim Foster, Randy Halford, Gary Renberg, and Steven Renberg; brother, Glenn Halford; and five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Russell D. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his mother, Naomi Lillian Crafton Halford, in this compilation.

 

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RUTH D. ALFORD

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Sunday, 1 March 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            Alford, Ruth D., a longtime resident of San Diego, passed away Tues. 2-24-98. Survived by her husband Chester A. to whom she had been married 59 years, 2 sons Jerald & Roger, daughter Janet McDonald & 8 grandchildren.

            Viewing Greenwood Mem. Pk Sun. today 4–9 p.m. Services Mon. 3/2 10 a.m. Salli Lynn Chapel....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth D. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 July 1920, last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Chester A. “Chet” Alford Jr., in this compilation.

 

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RUTH FUGATE ALFORD

 

PARADISE POST

Paradise, Butte Co., CA—Tuesday, 6 June 2000

 

            Paradise resident and previous longtime Oroville resident Ruth Fugate Alford died at Enloe Hospital Monday, May 29.

            She was 77.

            Born in Tyrone, Mo., to Joseph Kenneth and Gussie Fugate Alford [?—sic], she was a grocery clerk at Safeway in Oroville for 25 years.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Congregational Church, Oroville. She is survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, one niece, and one nephew.

            She is predeceased by her husband, who died last year; and by her only child, James, who died in 1983.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church Youth Fund in Oroville.

            Services for Mrs. Alford were held Saturday. She was buried following cremation.

            The Oroville Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth F. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 March 1923, last residence Paradise, Butte Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Maurice Melvin Alford; and her son, James Voin Alford, in this compilation.

 

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RUTH MAE ALFORD

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Thursday, 19 March 1992

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Alford, Ruth, 84, of Fremont, formerly of Sunnyvale, homemaker. Visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Mountain View Chapel, Spangler Mortuaries. Service at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 12 Jan 1908 and died 18 March 1992, last residence Fremont, Alameda Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists Ruth Mae Alford, born 12 Jan 1908 in AR, died 18 March 1992 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Condry.

 

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SAMUEL EDWARD ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Tuesday, 28 December 1993

 

Samuel E. Alford

Aug. 24, 1957 - Dec. 24, 1993

 

            Samuel Edward Alford, 36, of Denair died Friday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Turlock and lived in Denair all his life. He was a maintenance man and was a member of Denair Friends Church.

            He is survived by his wife, April Alford of Denair; children, Samantha Alford, Amber Alford and Vanessa Alford, all of Denair; brothers, John Alford of Roxobel, N.C., Thomas Alford of St. James, Mo., and Roy Alford of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Mary Moore of Winton.

            A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denair Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Denair Friends Church. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Allen Mortuary, Turlock.

            Remembrances may be made to the Samuel Alford Memorial Fund, Delta National Bank, 4701 Main, Denair 95316 or Denair Friends Church, 4033 N. Gratton Road, Denair 95316.

 

Photo from Denair Cemetery, Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 24 Aug 1957, last residence Denair, Stanislaus Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Fred Clarence Alford and Edna Charlotte Harlan Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Samuel E. Alford, born 24 Aug 1957 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Harlan.

            His lineage: Samuel Edward 1957 CA¹, Fred Clarence 1898 CA², John Thomas 1859 WI³, Thomas Frederick 1832 England³.

 

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SHIRLEY ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Saturday, 3 January 2009

 

Mar. 7, 1942—Sept. 6, 2008

 

            Shirley Alford passed away September 6, 2008. Services Private. Bay Area Cremation of San Joaquin Valley, 209-938-0669 in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shirley Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Tracy, San Joaquin Co., CA.

 

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SHIRLEY J. ALFORD-GUDGER

 

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES

Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC—23 January 2008

 

ASHEVILLE [NC]—Shirley J. Alford-Gudger, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in Sacramento, Calif. Mother of Victoria Alford, James W. Alford Jr. , Tamara Alford-Robinson; five grandchildren; daughter of Adelaide Gudger; sister of Clifton Friday. Interment in Brick Church Cemetery.

 

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SIDNEY ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Sunday, 11 August 1996

 

            Services for Sidney Alford, 35, of Fresno, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sterling Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Alford died Wednesday. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sidney Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Jan 1961, last residence Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Sidney Alford, born 21 Jan 1961 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name Davis.

 

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STELLA MAE HALFORD KENT

 

VISALIA TIMES-DELTA

Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Thursday, 16 January 2003

                              

            Stella Mae Kent, 91, of Visalia passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, in Visalia. She was a homemaker.

            Stella was born to Joseph and Ola Halford on Sept. 25, 1911, in Junction City, Ark. Her parents moved to Albert, Okla., when she was 4 years old. While living in Albert, she met and married Pete Kent of Oklahoma. They moved to California in 1941. They had no children. Pete passed away in April 1972. They had been married almost 50 years at that time. Stella resided with her sister, Juanita, and her son, Donald Avery, for the last nine years.

            Survivors include her sister, Juanita Avery of Visalia her brother, John Wesley Halford of Prescott, Ariz. and 20 nieces and nephews.

            Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, Tulare. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Heritage Chapel in the Visalia District Cemetery. Interment will be at Visalia District Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stella M. Kent (SS# issued in CA), last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.

 

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STEVENS MOORE ALVORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—Saturday, 14 July 2004

 

            Stevens Moore Alvord 1933–2004—Stevens passed away July 9, 2004 in Burbank, California. He was born February 4, 1933 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Alvord and Blanche Moore. Steve proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. He was a professional Real Estate Broker, serving as the President of the Glendale Board of Realtors in 1973. Steve was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings. He had a strong work ethic and a generous heart. Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.

            He is survived by his wife of 33 years, June Hales Alvord; three daughters, Ruth (Ed) Apffel of Carlsbad, California, Lisa (Juan) Salomon of Glendale, California, and Joy (Eddie) Ortiz of Palmdale, California; three sons, Kurt (Cherie) Alvord of Palmdale, California, Hal (Diane) Alvord of Van Nuys, California, and Bruce (Amiee) Alvord of Kiev, Ukraine; twenty-three grandchildren; sister, Beverly (Preston) Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah; and former wife, Sue Burkhalter Alvord of La Crescenta, California.

            Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Blanche Alvord; son, Justin Leon Peterson; and grandson, Mark Daniels Alvord....

            Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 2004, at noon, at the Glendale Stake Center, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1101 N. Central Ave., Glendale.... Interment will be at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stevens M. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.

 

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SUSAN SUTTON HALFORD

 

PALO ALTO WEEKLY

Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA—29 July 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998

 

            Susan Sutton Halford, 63, a resident of Atherton, died July 25 of cancer. She was a member of the Junior League, the Francisca Club and the Menlo Circus Club. A graduate of the Hamlins School in San Francisco, she attended the University of Nevada and the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

            She is survived by her husband of 37 years, William W. Halford Jr., of Atherton; four daughters; and three grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susan S. Halford (SS# issued in NV) was born 3 Nov 1930, last residence Atherton, San Mateo Co., CA.

 

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THERESA EVELYN HICKS HOLFORD

 

OAKLAND TRIBUNE

Oakland, Alameda Co., CA—17 September 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Theresa Holford, 81, died on September 10, 2000. Funeral services were held at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stewart Street in Berkeley, California.

            She was born on August 8, 1919 in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Samuel Huston College of Austin in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree. She was employed by Richmond Public Schools.

            Surviving are her daughters, Lorraine Holford of Vallejo, California, and Barbara Holford King of Los Angeles, and sisters, Maxine Taylor, Waldine Tyler, and Joy McIntosh.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Theresa E. Holford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            See the obituary of her husband, Charles E. Holford, in this compilation.

 

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THERMON EARL ALFORD

 

PORTERVILLE RECORDER

Porterville, Tulare Co., CA—Friday, 24 June 2005

 

            Thermon Alford, a resident of Porterville, died in Panarama City Saturday, June 18, 2005. He was 70.

            A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitehurst Loyd Chapel in Porterville. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday at Whitehurst Loyd Chapel in Porterville. Interment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.

            Mr. Alford was a native of Arkansas, and a resident of Porterville for 50 years. He was a military police officer in the United States Army. He worked as a supervisor at the state hospital. He was a member of The New Life Center Church in Porterville. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family.

            He is survived by his two daughters, MaryAnn Sullivan of Thousand Oaks, and April Bruce of Rockland; three brothers, Virtis and Curtis Alford, both of Arkansas, and Roland Alford of Illinois; one sister, Aubra Dean of Arkansas; and two grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by his wife of eight years, Lenor Hail; two brothers; and one sister.

            Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Home in Porterville is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thermon E. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 23 May 1935, last residence Porterville, Tulare Co., CA.

            We published the obituary of his brother Curtis Joe Alford in the Arkansas Obituaries compilation.

            Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry.com) lists the marriage of Thermon Earl Alford and Rebecca F. Ciaramella, both residents of CA, on6 March 1970 in Las Vegas, NV.

            CA Divorce Index, 1966–1984 (Ancestry.com) lists the divorce of Thermon E. Alford and Rebecca F. Ciaramella in Oct 1972 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            Nevada Marriage Index, 1956–2005 (Ancestry.com) lists the marriage of Thermon Earl Alford and Shirley Ann Broombaugh on 3 May 1974 in Clark Co., NV.

            CA Divorce Index, 1966–1984 (Ancestry.com) lists the divorce of Thermon E. Alford and Shirley A. Broombauch in Sept 1977 and again on 22 May 1980, both in Tulare Co., CA.

 

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THOMAS AARON ALFORD

 

IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Wednesday, 20 September 2006

 

Thomas Aaron Alford

Aug. 2, 1954-Sept. 15, 2006

 

            Tommy Alford, 52, of El Cajon, CA passed away Friday in El Cajon.

            Tommy was born in El Centro, CA. and spent most of his life in the San Diego area, graduating from Mt. Helix high school. Tommy loved his family and friends, and was infamous for his entertaining skills, and making people laugh.

            A memorial mass will be ... Friday, September 22, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro, CA, at 7:30 p.m.

            Tommy was preceded in death by his father Mike Alford, and brother Troy Alford.

            Tommy is survived by his mother, Sandy Alford of Yuma, AZ; his sister and brother in law, Patty Alford Duron and Greg Duron of Yuma, AZ, his brother and sister in law, Tony and Shelly Alford of Vancouver WA, brother and sister in law, Timmy and Donna Alford of Pinecrest, CA., and nieces and nephews; Gregory Duron, Diana, Catherine, Michael, Cheryl and Christina Alford....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Thomas Aaron Alford born 2 Aug 1954 in Imperial Co., mother’s maiden name Betchel.

            SSDI records list Michael Alford(SS# issued in CA), born 21 Aug 1934 and died 16 July 1988 in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Michael Aaron Alford born 21 Aug 1934 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bogue.

            CA Marriages lists Michael A. Alford, age 29, married Sandra J. Betchel, age 29, in Imperial Co. on 20 March 1964.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford and Judith Jackson.

            His lineage: Thomas Aaron 1956 CA¹, Thomas Clifford 1934 CA², Aaron Leon 1913 TX³, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX⁴, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA⁵, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA⁶, Lodwick 1775 NC⁷.

 

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THOMAS HOLLAND ALFORD, SR.

 

THE TRIBUNE

San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA—Friday, 16 December 2005

 

            Thomas H. Alford, Sr. passed away peacefully at home Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Los Osos.

            Born June 29, 1916, in Los Angeles, Calif., Tom served in the Navy from 1935 to 1939. During his service in the Navy, he was aboard the USS Arizona, USS Yorktown and USS New York. In 1936 while serving on the USS Arizona and on their way home, the order came down to join the search for Amelia Earhart, who was lost in the South Pacific. Tom continued his service with the federal government by working for the F.A.A. and retired at age 55. He and his wife Mary then traveled the world. They traveled to Moscow, Leningrad and East Berlin during the height of the cold war. He was also an avid RV-er as well as a ham radio operator (W6VJS), and has friends all around the world.

            Tom was preceded in death by his daughter Dorothy Grace Dodson and three brothers Bill, Bob and Chet Alford.

            Tom is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Adele; brother Jack Alford; sisters Evelyn Bradbury and Joan Alford; twin daughters Jean and her husband Gary Gillman, and Joan and her husband Roger Cliffe and their son Thomas H. Alford, Jr. and his wife Flo; ten grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Adele Reed Alford; and siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, which includes lineage documentation, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, William Joseph Alford, and Robert Earl Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Thomas H. Alford, born 29 June 1917 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Thomas H. 1916 CA¹, Chester Arthur 1887 LA², Sidney Peterson 1857 AL³, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC⁴, Peyton ???? NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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THOMAS JAMES ALFORD

 

MERCED SUN-STAR

Merced, Merced Co., CA—Thursday, 17 February 2005

 

            Thomas James Alford, born on August 23, 1915 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on January 30, 2005 in Merced, California at the age of 89 years.

            Mr. Alford was employed as a Parts Controller for Luds Auto Parts for 32 years. He served in the United States Armed Forces in the National Guard during WWII and was a life member of the American Legion. Mr. Alford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting pheasant in his younger years and deep sea fishing.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his children, Thomas Alford Jr. of Yuca Valley, Janette Perez of Indio and Bertha Glass of Indio; his brother, Robert Alford of Pennsylvania and his sister-in-law, Marjorie Alford of Seaside; and 10 grandchildren.

            A Memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 2005, 11:00 am at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas J. Alford (SS# issued in NE), last residence Merced, Merced Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his sister-in-law Marjorie Rose Alford in this compilation.

            From the Moore-Koeppe Family Tree on Ancestry.com, posted by a great-great-grandson of Thomas Roland Alford: Thomas James Alford was the son of Thomas Roland Alford and Bertha Wilhelmine Kuehn, who were married on 11 Nov 1908 in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD [South Dakota Marriages, 1905–1949 (Ancestry.com)].

            From CA Births: The birth records of his children, Thomas James Alford, Janette M. Alford, and Bertha K. Alford list their mother’s maiden name as Gardner.

            His lineage: Thomas James 1915 SD¹, Thomas Roland 1883 MD².

 

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TILLIE MAE ALFORD PRICE COMMONS

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—2 June 1982

 

            A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Turlock Memorial Park for Tillie Price Commons, 88, who died Tuesday in a local hospital after a long illness. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Allen Mortuary.

            She had lived in Turlock since the age of six, moving from Los Angeles. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Turlock Senior Citizens.

            She leaves a son, Melvin Price of Modesto; a brother, Fred Alfred of Turlock; a sister, Katherine Maddux of Modesto; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

 

Photos from Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanilaus Co., CA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her father, John Thomas Alford; and siblings Fred Clarence Alford and Kathryn Ellen Alford Maddux in this compilation.

            Tillie’s first husband was Harley Price, married 11 Feb 1914 in Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA. CA Deaths lists Harley Price, born 9 Aug 1875 in IA, died 29 Dec 1955 in Stanislaus Co., mother’s maiden name Vanorder.

            Her second husband was Lewis Rom Brooks, whom she married in1959. He died in 1980. She apparently married (3) _____ Commons.

            CA Deaths lists Tillie Mae Commons and Tillie Price Commons, born 21 July 1893 in CA, died 1 June 1982 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fender.

            Her lineage: Tillie Mae 1893 CA¹, John Thomas 1859 WI², Thomas Frederick 1832 England².

 

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VERA ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—7 February 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Vera Alford of Huntington Beach passed away January 2, 2002. She was born in Arkansas on February 24, 1917. Her daughter, Juerita Horning, sister Ruth Light, and two grandchildren survive her. Services were held on Monday, January 7, 2002 at the Green Hills Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA.

 

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VICKIE KAY ARCHER ALFORD

 

MODESTO BEE

Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Thursday, 15 April 1999

 

July 8, 1962–April 11, 1999

 

            Vickie Kay Alford, 36, of Columbia died Sunday at the University of California Medical Center, Sacramento.

            Mrs. Alford was a native of Castro Valley. She lived in Columbia 12 years. She was a logger with Sierra Resource Management. And she worked for Armstrong Inc. She was a member of the Tuolumne County Humane Society.

            She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Alford of Columbia; children, Cody Alford, Bandit Alford and Cheyenne Alford, all of Columbia; mother, Constance Archer of Sonora; stepfather, Barry McLain of Sonora; brothers, Audie Archer of Twain Harte and Lonnie Archer of Jamestown; and sisters, Claudia Archer of Oakdale and Kendra Archer of Jamestown.

            A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lazy Z Resort, Twain Harte. Private entombment. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home, Sonora, in charge of arrangements.

            Remembrances may be made to the Vickie Alford Memorial Fund, in care of Sierra Resource Management, 12999 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora 95370.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vickie K. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Vickie K. Archer, born July 8 1962 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Bingenhe.

 

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VIOLA BRITTEN HALLFORD

 

VISALIA TIMES-DELTA

Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 2 March 2004

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Viola Britten Hallford, 97, of Pleasant Hill [Contra Costa Co.], passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004.

            She was born in Three Rivers [Tulare Co.] and a longtime resident of Porterville [Tulare Co.].

            She is survived by her son Richard of Martinez, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

            Donations in her memory may be made to the Three Rivers Historical Society, P.O. Box 162, Three Rivers, CA 93271.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola B. Hallford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Sept 1906, last residence Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Viola E. Britten, born 18 Sept 1906 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Siverton.

 

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VIRGINIA L. WEBB ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Hollis W. Alford, AAFA #0196, and Douglas Lee Alford, AAFA #0204

 

[Because of her close connections to MO, we also published her obituary in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.]

 

RICHLAND MIRROR

Richland, Pulaski Co., MO—Wednesday, 15 September 1999

 

            Virginia L. Alford, Jr., the daughter of Frank Leonard Webb and Gladys Olivet Hall Webb, was born May 13, 1922 in Ironton, Ohio and departed this life September 5, 1999 in Laguna Hills, Calif. at the age of 77 years.

            On October 6, 1949, she was united in marriage with E.C. “Chuck” Alford, Jr., and to this union was born one son.

            At the time of her death, she was a member of the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Hills, Calif. In 1994, Virginia moved from Richland, Mo. to Lake Forest, Calif. She was a member of the DAV, VFW, Alley Cats, American Legion, Christian Women’s Club, worked to send flowers to patients in hospitals, and was also the first female commander of the DAV Auxiliary in Missouri.

            She is survived by her son, E.C. Alford III and his wife Christy of Jefferson City, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, E.C. Alford who passed away October 21, 1991.

            Graveside services were held September 11, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland.... Escorts were members of the DAV from Lebanon.

 

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DAILY RECORD

Lebanon, MO—10 September 1999

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Virginia L. Alford, 77, of Lake Forest, Calif., formerly of Richland, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Laguna Hills, Calif. She was born May 13, 1922, at Ironton, Ohio to Frank Leonard Webb and Gladys Olivet Hall and was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, E.C. Alford, Jr. Virginia was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, E.C. Alford III, and his wife Christy of Jefferson City [MO].

            Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 1999, at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Lake Forest, Orange Co., CA.

            We published the obituary of her husband, E.C. “Chuck” Alford, in the Missouri Obituaries compilation.

            For more information on E.C.’s family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.

            Her husband’s lineage: E.C. 1927 TX¹, Elton Clyde 1894 TX², Julius Caesar 1864 TX³, Marmaduke 1833 AL⁴, John 1801 NC⁵.

 

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VIRGINIA RUTH ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—Tuesday, 1 February 2005

 

            Virginia Ruth Alford, 88, of San Clemente, a homemaker, died Jan. 22, 2005, of natural causes. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach. Arrangements by Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 May 1916, last residence San Clemente, Orange Co., CA.

 

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VIRGINIA STUART ALFORD

 

[Although Virginia died in OR, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to CA.]

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR

Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 8 October 2000

 

            Virginia Stuart Alford passed away Oct. 2 2000 in Portland Ore.

            Virginia was born June 22 1908 in Mullinville Kan. and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She lived in Los Angeles Boston Washington D.C. moved to Sunland Calif. in 1948 to Ventura in 1972 and to Portland earlier this year to be with her family. She had been very involved in Glendale PTA activities worked most recently in Ventura as a medical/radiology transcriptionist and served many years on the volunteer staff at Community Memorial Hospital.

            She was married to John Alford from 1938 until his death in 1972.

            She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Teresa of Portland; and four grandchildren.

            Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 13 2000 in the Old North Church at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia S. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 June 1908, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

 

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WALTER ALFORD

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA—8 November 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Walter Alford, a publicist who worked on leading Broadway shows in the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s, as well as films and television in Europe and Hollywood died on November 6 at Leisure World (a board and care facility) in Laguna Hills. He was 90.

            He was born on November 14, 1912 in Ottawa, Canada. In 1939, after a stint as a Canadian Merchant Seaman and a teacher of English and French at Albert College in Canada, he was as an apprentice press agent in the Shubert press department. One of his first assignments in New York was Hellzapopin with the comics Olsen and Johnson. He also worked as a press representative for the Playwrights Co. and remained until the organization disbanded in 1960. During his long and illustrious career, Walter worked summers, from 1953-1956, for the Summer Festival at Tanglewood in Massachusetts and did public relations for John Springer Association of New York, handling Broadway and Off Broadway stage plays and clients from films, television, and opera. His work took him to Italy in 1967 for Franco Zefirelli’s Romeo and Juliet. He settled in Italy and worked in films until 1980 when he returned to Los Angeles, California. After a brief hiatus, Walter did free lance work for movies and television. He worked with many of the luminaries of stage and screen on hundreds of productions. Many of these people were among his friends. For a more complete bibliography of Walter Alford’s work, refer to Notable Names in the American Theater published by James T. White & Co.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 14 Nov 1912, last residence Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA.

 

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WALTER T. ALFORD

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—Thursday, 29 June 1995

 

            Graveside services for Walter Alford, 30, of Firebaugh, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella.

            Mr. Alford, a handyman for six years, died Sunday [June 25]. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Madera Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter T. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Sept 1964, last residence not listed.

            CA Deaths lists Walter T. Alford, born 11 Sept 1964 in CA, died 25 June 1995 in Madera Co., mother’s maiden name Covington.

            CA Births lists Walter T. Alford, born 11 Sept 1964 in Humboldt Co., mother’s maiden name Covington.

 

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WANDA LEE ALFORD PHILLIPS

 

VISALIA TIMES-DELTA

Visalia, Tulare Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 February 2007

 

            Born at Woodlake, Calif., to Kenneth and Violet Alford, a third generation Woodlake family, on April 20, 1934, she passed away in Visalia on Feb. 9, 2007, at the age of 72.

            Wanda grew up in Tulare and graduated from Tulare Union High School. She married Grover J. Phillips in Farmersville at the Methodist Church on March 1, 1954. Mr. Phillips passed away in 1991. Wanda worked 26 years at Early California Foods olive processing plant in Visalia as a grader. She was a member of First Jesus Name Church of Cameron Creek.

            Survivors include her daughter, Christi, and her husband, Leonard Phillips, of Farmersville; her brother, Gary Alford of Corcoran, her sister, Joanne Alford of Exeter; two grandchildren, Leonard and wife Valori Phillips of Lindsay and Jedd and wife, Sarah Philips of Farmersville; and four great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. today at Smith Family Chapel, Exeter. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Exeter Cemetery. Online condolences: www.smithfamilychapel.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda L. Phillips (SS# issued in CA), last residence Exeter, Tulare Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of her siblings Richard Earl Alford and Joanne Louella Alford in this compilation. We published the obituary of her sister Joyce Ellene Alford Espinoza Muleback in the Oregon Obituaries compilation.

 

            CA Deaths lists Kenneth Earl Alford, born 25 Jan 1906 in CA, died 2 Nov 1986 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Mason.

            In 1930, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA: Kenneth Alford, age 25 b. CA (parents b. ID); wife Violet 20 CA (parents b. GA); and children Joyce 2-4/12 CA, and Kenneth 8/12 CA. Kenneth was age 21 and Violet age 16 at first marriage.

            In 1920, Lemon Cove, Tulare Co., CA: William Alford 57 CA (parents b. VA); wife Mary E. 49; son Oliver C. 24 CA, wife [presumably of Oliver] Ida M. 26 AR, son William E. 20 CA, son Lenney 18 CA, dau Juliette 15 CA, son Earl K. 13 CA, son Millard F. 11 CA, and son Larnch Z. 9-4/12 CA; and brother Lemuel Alford 64 CA single.

            In 1930, Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA: William Alford, 68 b. CA (parents b. VA), and wife Mary E. 58 CA (parents b. IA). William was age 27 and Mary was 17 at first marriage.

            In 1900, Tulare, Tulare Co.,CA—all b. in CA except Russell: William Alford 37 b. Apr 1863, wife Mary E. 28 b. June 1871; children: Viola 8 b. July 1891, Pearl 6 b. Oct 1893, Oliver 5 b. Apr 1895, Agidous 3 b. Jan 1897, Leonard 2 b. Apr 1898, and son Nillie 1/12 b. Apr 1900; father Russell Alford 72 b. Nov 1826 in VA widowed; and brother Lemuel Alford 44 b. Jan 1856 single.

            In 1880, Mussel Slough, Tulare Co., CA: Russel Alford 53 VA (parents b. VA); wife Julia 53 VA (parents b. VA); Landy 27 IA, Lemuel 24 CA, Milliard 22 CA, Sarah 21 CA, William 17 CA, Ella 16 CA, and Julia 14 CA.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Wanda Lee 1934 CA¹, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA², William 1863 CA³, Russell 1826 VA⁴, William 1800 VA⁵.

 

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WANDA VIRGINIA ALFORD FLINT TANKERSLEY

 

CHARLESTON GAZETTE

Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 8 November 2002

 

 

PRUNEDALE [Monterey Co.], Calif.—Wanda Virginia Alford, a native of Cannelton, W.Va., was born March 11, 1932, and died at her home in Prunedale on Oct. 31, 2002.

            Like many West Virginians, Wanda migrated to California in the early 1950s to find employment. She became a very successful businesswoman and was president of Wanda Alford Enterprises. She leaves many friends and her remaining family who will miss her wondrous joy of life and infectious laughter.

            Over the years, Wanda was a benefactor to the Carbondale Baptist Church, Cannelton. During the congregation’s drive to rebuild, she donated the money for the church steeple in memory of her deceased son, Ricky; deceased brother, Jack Alford Jr.; and her deceased parents, Jack and Violet Tawney Alford. Annually, she sent significant funds in order to assist the church with their building and community projects.

            Survivors include her sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy “Butch” and Lou Flint and Carey Tankersley; and her grandchildren, Ron Flint, April Flint and Michelle Tankersley. All live in Prunedale, near Wanda.

            Her sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Earl Danbery of Cannelton; nieces, Sharon Danbery Griffith and Beverly Danbery Roswell of Charleston; nephews, Rodney Danbery of Clarksville, Tenn., Randy Danbery of Kanawha Falls and Rick Danbery of Fairmont; five great-nephews and two great-nieces.

            Arrangements are being conducted by Healey Mortuary, Salinas, Calif., and she was placed in Queen of Heaven Cemetery....

 

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THE CALIFORNIAN

Salinas, Monterey Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 November 2002

 

            Wanda Virginia Alford, 70, of Prunedale, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at her home.

            She was born March 11, 1932, in Smithers, W.Va., and lived in Prunedale for 30 years.

            She was a self-employed property developer and gained a reputation as one of the most successful building contractors in Monterey County.

            Her elegant talent for design left a lasting impression on the premiere homes in the north Monterey County area.

            Survivors: Sons, Butch Flint and Carey Lee Tankersley, both of Prunedale sister, Lorraine Danbery of West Virginia three grandchildren and two nieces and three nephews, all of West Virginia.

            *Services: A party will be held in her honor from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Prunedale Grange Hall. Family, friends and business associates are invited to attend to eat, drink and be merry, as we remember her together. There will be a photographer available to take portraits of your families.

            *Cremation: Directed by Healey Crematory Co. of Salinas.

            *Entombment of ashes: Will be at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way in Salinas....

            *Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road in Salinas.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda V. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Salinas, Monterey Co. ,CA.

            We published the obituaries of her parents, Jack Alford Sr. and Violet Elizabeth Tawney Alford; and her siblings Lorraine Alford Danbery and Jack Alford Jr. in the West Virginia Obituaries compilation.

            Wanda V. Alford, age 30, married Ronald L. Tankersley, age 25, on 22 June 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA [CA Marriages].

            Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

            Her lineage: Wanda Virginia 1932 WV¹, Jack 1906 WV², Andrew Milton 1862 WV³, Robert 1814 VA⁴, George 1763 Ireland⁵, John 1735 Ireland⁶.

 

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WARREN HERBERT HALFORD

 

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE

West Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA—Wednesday, 24 March 2010

 

            Warren H. Halford, Born 6/27/1925 in Oklahoma, a resident of Azusa, CA and a Veteran of the Army Air Corps passed away on 3/18/2010. He is survived by his wife Euleta, his sons Tom, Larry and Fletcher Halford, his daughter Linda McCartney, his sister Lillian Rex and by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please contact Oakdale Memorial Park for service details.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Warren Herbert Halford, (SS# issued in CA), last residence Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Euleta Lorraine Halford, in this compilation. She died less than a month after Warren.

 

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WARREN NEWTON ALFORD

Brother of Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934, Dorothy Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, and Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930

 

MERCURY NEWS

San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA—Wednesday, 14 July 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997

 

            Alford, Warren N., 87, of Campbell, chauffeur. Private inurnment in Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga. Arrangements by Neptune Society of San Jose.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Warren N. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 May 1906, last residence Campbell, Santa Clara Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his wife, Kathryn Iliff Gould Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituary of his brother Kenneth Lee Alford in the Hawaii Obituaries compilation.

            CA Deaths lists Warren Newton Alford, born 7 May 1906 in CA, died 13 July 1993 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Purviance.

            CA Births lists Warren N. Alford, born 7 May 1906 in Santa Clara Co., mother’s maiden name Purvianc.

 

1920 CENSUS

Watsonville (District 250), Santa Cruz Co., CA

Dwelling #61

 

Fred H. Alford            head               34         CA      railroad switchman

Sarah                           wife                34         NE

Warren                        son                  13         CA

Eugene                        son                  11         CA

Leroy                           son                    8         CA

Dorothy                       dau           2-5/12         CA

 

It is not clear why the head of this family is listed as Fred H. Alford when his name was apparently Harry Newton Alford. His brother (see 1910) is named Fred. Fred is listed separately in 1920:

 

San Francisco Assembly District 24 (District 316), San Francisco Co., CA

Dwelling #181

 

William. Ballinger       head               53         Can, Eng, Eng street sign writer, emigrated 1866

Marie E.                      wife                57         CA AR VA

Alice                            daughter         11         CA Can CA

Fred Alford                 stepson           31         CA IL CA       fireman, single

Harry N. Alford          stepson           25         CA IL CA       first marriage 4 years

                                                                                                RR painter

 

1910 CENSUS [parents living apart]

Redwood, Santa Clara Co., CA

Dwelling #157

 

W.C. Purviance           head               65         OH KY OH    first marriage 31 years

Almira                         wife                49         NE IN IN        4 children, 4 living

Dorsey                         son                  18         NE OH NE

Alvira Alford              daughter         24         NE OH NE     first marriage 4 years, 2 children, 2 living

Warren                        grandson          3         CA CA NE

Eugene                        grandson          1         CA CA NE

 

San Francisco Assembly District 33 (District 68), San Francisco Co., CA

Dwelling #40

 

Wm. V. Ballinger        head               44         Can, Eng, Eng       first marriage 6 years

                                                                                                      RR sign painter

                                                                                                      emigrated 1866

Marie E.                      wife                47         CA AR VA           second marriage 6 years

                                                                                                      9 children, 6 living

Fred Alford                 stepson           22         CA IL CA             RR brakeman

Harry N. Alford          stepson           25         CA IL CA             first marriage 4 years

                                                                                                      RR painter

Alice M. Ballinger       adopted            2         CA CA CA

                                    daughter

 

            AAFA records and Ancestry.com records—Family Trees, California Birth Index 1905–1995, California Death Index 1940–1997, and SSDI—provide further information on this family:

 

            Harry Newton Alford; m. Sarah Lavina Purviance (6 Sept 1885, NE–17 Apr 1965, Santa Clara Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Wyne); daughter of Warren C. Purviance and Elmyra Teressa Wyne.

            On Harry Newton Alford’s WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 33, a chief engineer for Geo. W. Pennington & Sons, living in San Francisco. He provides his birth date, 15 Feb 1885, and names his wife Sarah Lavina Alford.

            See AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton for more information on this family.

            His lineage: Warren Newton 1906 CA¹, Harry Newton 1885 CA², John Wesley 1853 IL³, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL⁴, Charles 1790 NC⁵.

 

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WENDELL COREY ALFORD

 

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Tuesday, 7 June 2005

 

 

            Wendell C. Alford April 13, 1951 June 3, 2005 Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, for Wendell C. Alford, 54, who went to be with the Lord, June 3, 2005. Pastor Duane Meadors of New Life in Christ Church will officiate at the services. Visitation will be held today at Mish Funeral Home, 120 Minner Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

            Wendell worked as a private mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was employed at Conglas in the maintenance dept. for several years. Wendell was warm, loving and caring with a wonderful sense of humor.

            Wendell is preceded in death by his mother, Mary. He is survived by wife, Brenda; his father, William Alford; sister and brother-in-law, Devie and Joe Blackmon; mother-in-law, Jeannette Barnes and brother-in-law, Kenny Maxwell; three nephews, Matthew and Dustin Maxwell and Joey Blackmon; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and many wonderful loving friends....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wendell C. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his parents, William Boyd Alford and Mary Joyce Waldron Alford, in this compilation.

            CA Births lists Wendell Corey Alford, born 13 Apr 1951 in Kern Co., mother’s maiden name Waldron.

 

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WILLIAM A. ALFORD

 

NORTH COUNTY TIMES

Escondido, San Diego Co., CA—19 March 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

VISTA—William A. Alford, 66, died on Saturday, March 16, 2002, in San Diego.

            Born on June 18, 1935, in Port Angeles, Washington, he lived in Vista for 31 years. He was a sales associate for Star Building Supply in San Marcos for seven years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the North Vista Baptist Church.

            His wife, Elizabeth Alford of Vista, a brother, Thomas Alford of Redding, and a sister, Helen Evans of Redding, survive Mr. Alford.

            A memorial service was held on March 19 at the North Vista Baptist Church, 1120 Highland Avenue in Vista. Interment was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. Allen Brothers Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Vista, San Diego Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his mother Paula E. Alford in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM BOYD ALFORD

 

BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN

Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA—Saturday, 25 November 2006

 

 

William Boyd “Daddy Warbuck” Alford

Feb. 5, 1929 – Nov. 11, 2006

 

            Graveside services will be held Monday, November 27 at 2:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park.... Bill Alford passed away at the age of 77. He was born in Garland Texas. He moved to Bakersfield at the age of 18. He was a hard working man all his life until going to work with the CHP where he retired in the year 1995. He truly loved that job and everyone who he worked with. The recent loss of his wife, my mother Mary Alford, and his son, my brother. All of their souls will be forever missed.

            He is survived by his daughter Devie Blackmon, grandson Joseph Blackmon Jr. His two adopted daughters, Evon (Bon Bon) and Crystal Huntsberry. Robert Waldron, husband of Joyce Waldron, his wife’s brother, and Tina Huntsberry, who he called his daughter. My daddy had turned his life over to the Lord and was loved by many. I hope he finds the peace in death he could not find in life. We love you. Mish Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of W.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), but list his birth date as 2 Feb 1929, last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Joyce Waldron Alford; and his son Wendell Corey Alford in this compilation.

            Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry.com) lists William Boyd Alford, born 5 Feb 1929 in Hunt Co., TX, the son of Claudy L. Alford and Daniel Alford.

 

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WILLIAM CHARLES ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—9 March 2004

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            William (Bill) Alford, former engineer at Conagra (Hunt-Wesson) Foods, age 71, died Thursday March 5 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease and pulmonary fibrosis.

            He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Beryl, daughters Evelyn Alford and Cynthia Jones, sons Andrew and Terry, granddaughter Katrina Alford and grandsons Evan Ziolkowski and Matthew Jonas. He is survived by sisters Alice Waldo, Charlene Rooney, and Wilma Russell.

            Bill earned a BS degree from UC Berkeley and a MBA from USC. Early in his career he worked at Fluor and Mobil Oil. He served in the US Army in 1956 & 1957.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William C. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 25 May 1932 but that he died 4 March 2004, last residence Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Births lists William Charles Alford, born 25 May 1932 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Berkey.

            The family is listed on the 1930 census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, District 15, dwelling #341: Charles W. Alford, 34 b. KS; wife Orpha M. 36 b. KS; and daughters Alice J. 7, Charlene O. 6, and Wilma E. 4, all b. in CA.

            CA Deaths lists Orpha M. Alford, born 1 May 1892 in KS, died 6 March 1970 in San Bernardino Co., CA.

 

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WILLIAM EDWIN HALLFORD

 

THE NEWS-SENTINEL

Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN—6 February 1997

 

            William Edwin Hallford, 44, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Jan. 25. The Fort Wayne native was self-employed. Surviving is a daughter. Services were in California. Memorials are to Emily Hallford Foundation, 391 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William E. Hallford (SS# issued in IN) was born 30 Dec 1952, last residence Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN.

 

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WILLIAM EMMETT ALFORD

 

WEST COUNTY TIMES

San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., CA—Tuesday, 16 April 1996

 

June 26, 1930 April 13, 1996

 

            Bill Alford, retired, died of natural causes Saturday [April 13] at his home in San Pablo. He was 65.

            The Oakland native was a 14-year resident of San Pablo. He was a member of the Richmond Rod and Gun Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Hercules.

            He is survived by his wife, Precilla Alford of San Pablo; daughter, Linda Alford of Sacramento; son, Raymond Alford of Modesto; sister, Margie Deford of Fremont; and 13 grandchildren.

            Services: Memorial, 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset View Mortuary Chapel, El Cerrito, with the Rev. Michael McAllister officiating. Burial is private.

            Memorial gifts: Kaiser Hospice, 901 Nevin, Richmond, CA 94801.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            CA Deaths lists William Emmett Alford, born 26 June 1930 in CA, died 13 April 1996 in Contra Costa Co., mother’s maiden name Derby.

            CA Births lists William Emmett Alford, born 26 June 1930 in Alameda Co., mother’s maiden name Derby.

 

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WILLIAM JOHN ALFORD

Father of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196

 

HERALD AND NEWS

Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—13 August 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998

 

            William John Alford, 77, San Rafael [Marin Co.], Calif., a former Klamath Falls resident, died Aug 1, 1997 in Terra Linda [Marin Co.], Calif. At his request, funeral services will not be held.

            Mr. Alford was born July 15, 1920 in Huntington [Baker Co., OR]. He graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1940. He served in the Merchant Marine for 30 years. During World War II, Mr. Alford was a member of the Canadian Army Tank Corps.

            Survivors include his daughters, Maureen Maria Alford, Chris Ann Thumler and Carol Elizabeth Chesley; sons, Peter Donald Alford and Malcolm Roger Alford; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of William J. Alford (SS# issued in OR), but list his death date as 3 Aug 1997, last residence San Rafael, Marin Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists William John Alford born 15 July 1920 in OR and died 3 Aug 1997 in Marin Co., mother’s maiden name Rogers.

            His lineage: William John 1920 OR¹, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID², Albert Cleveland 1869 WI³, Joseph D. 1834 PA⁴, James M. 1807 PA⁵.

 

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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD

 

CHINO CHAMPION

Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA—27 September 2003

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

[A nearly identical obituary was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on 25 September 2003.]

 

ONTARIO—William Joseph Alford, 71, of Ontario, died at home on September 23, 2003.

            He was born on April 6, 1932, in San Diego. He lived in Chino for ten years and in Ontario for the past two years. He was a retired Commander in the U.S. Navy after serving for 27 years. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Ontario.

            He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Ann Alford of Ontario; two sons, Michael Joseph Alford and Steven David Alford of El Cajon; and a grandson, Chris Alford, of El Cajon.

            A funeral mass was held on Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Ontario. Pierce Brothers Griffith Mortuary in Chino handled the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William J. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his siblings Chester Arthur “Chet” Alford, which includes lineage documentation, Evelyn Catherine Alford Stenger Bradbury, Thomas H. Alford, and Robert Earl Alford in this compilation.

            CA Births lists William Joseph Alford, born 6 Apr 1932 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Bell.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: William Joseph 1932 CA¹, Chester Arthur 1887 LA², Sidney Peterson 1857 AL³, Isaac Hinton 1807 NC⁴, Peyton ???? NC⁵, James Lodwick 1749 NC⁶.

 

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WILLIAM REIS ALFORD

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA—29 July 1997

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

            William R. Alford, 75, of Palm Springs and Laguna Beach, a theater manager, died July 18 of heart failure. No services. Arrangements by Wiefles and Son Mortuary, Palm Springs.

            Survivors: wife, Betty; daughters, Lynda, Tina; five grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 9 July 1922, last residence Laguna Beach, Orange Co., CA.

            CA Deaths lists William Reis Alford, born 9 July 1922 in CA, died 18 July 1997 in Riverside Co., mother’s maiden name Reis.

            CA Births does not list his birth.

 

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WILLIAM ROBERT ALFORD

 

SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE

Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA—26 November 2002

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            William Robert Alford, a 48 year Torrance resident, passed away on November 18, 2002 in a Hawthorne Hospital. A memorial service was held on Monday, December 2, 2002 at the Green Hills Chapel.

            He was born in Long Beach on July 4, 1954 and is survived by his loving family and friends.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 4 July 1954, last residence Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA.

            CA Births lists William Robert Alford, born 4 July 1954 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Walker.

 

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WILLIAM WEBBER ALFORD

 

CHINO CHAMPION

Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA—Saturday, 30 September 2000

 

            William W. Alford of Chino, a former owner of B & B Locksmith, died Sept. 25 at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona. He was 70.

            Mr. Alford was born July 8, 1930 in Dinuba. He lived in Chino for 24 years and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended First Baptist Church in Pomona, and was a member of the Ontario Lodge #301, F&AM, York Rite Montebello and the Al Malaikah Temple of Los Angeles.

            Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Patricia of Chino; son, Gerald of Palmdale; two sisters, Hazel Polasek of Texas and Etta Baird of Farmerville; two brothers, Delbert Alford of Farmerville and Thomas DeWitt of Fresno; and one grandchild.

            Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona. Interment will be Monday at Pomona Mausoleum Chapel at the Pomona Cemetery.

            Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona handled the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA.

            See the obituary of his sister Etta Julia Alford Beaird in this compilation.

            CA Births lists William Webber Alford, born 8 July 1930 in Tulare Co., mother’s maiden name Fry.

 

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WONDER JEAN ALFRED

 

FRESNO BEE

Fresno, Fresno Co., CA—21 March 2000

Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2004

 

            Funeral services for Wonder Jean Alfred, 48, of Sacramento, formerly of Fresno, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fresno Temple Church of God in Christ. Mrs. Alfred, a clerk typist for IBM, died Wednesday [March 15].

            Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Jesse E. Cooley Jr. Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wonder J. Alfred (SS# issued in CA) was born 20 March 1951, last residence North Highlands, Sacramento Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Wander Jean Walker, born 20 March 1951 in Fresno Co., mother’s maiden name McGill.

 

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ZELDA ANGELA BETTI ALFORD

 

THE RECORD

Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA—Friday, 26 September 2008

 

 

            Zelda Angela Betti Alford, 78 was born December 16, 1929 in Stockton, CA and passed away, September 24, 2008. Mrs. Alford was a lifetime Stockton resident and worked for over 30 years as a medical secretary. She was a founding member of the Widowed Persons Association of California. Zelda was an avid reader, loved crafts and thoroughly enjoyed cooking for her family.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Renato Betti and Josephine Betti Voyer. Beloved wife of the late J.H. Alford. Devoted mother of Susan Mason (Tom), Tony Garcia (Barbara), Jo Anne Garcia-Jones (Barry) and stepson, R.J. Alford. Loving grandmother of Stacy Rogers, Matthew Mason, Christy Garcia-Jaynes, Janelle Lopez and great grandchildren, Keileigh Alford and Christina Rogers. Dear sister of Diana (Jack) Gauthier and loving niece of Albert Santini and Dena Pirosko. Aunt of John Gauthier and the late David Gauthier.

            Family and friends are invited to attend a Rosary Service, Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. A Graveside Service will be held, Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, Stockton, CA. There will be visitation at DeYoung’s, Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

            Family suggests memorial contributions in Zelda’s memory be made to Catholic Charities, 1106 N. El Dorado St., 95202 or a charity of choice. Online guest book at deyoungmemorialchapel.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zelda Angela Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.

            CA Births lists Zelda Angela Betti, born 16 Dec 1929 in San Joaquin Co., mother’s maiden name Santini.