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Colorado Obituaries
COLORADO OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
Date posted: 24 June 2025
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The families of some of the subjects of these Colorado obituaries are represented in genealogies AAFA has published on this website, so we are referring readers to them for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group 2)
2. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
3. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
4. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
5. Known Descendants of Isham Alford, b. 1755 NC, and Anne Ferrell (DNA Group 1)
6. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
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Frequently cited sources are these databases at Ancestry.com:
CO Marriages: Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862–2006; and Colorado, Select County Marriages, 1863–2018
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABBIE ALFORD MAXFIELD
Grandmother of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 14 June 1934
Photo from Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judson Rhoads
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Nathaniel Cushman Alford and Anna Eliza Hobbs Alford; and siblings Abbie Alford Maxfield and Frederick Cushman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her siblings Anna Helen Alford Umstot and Lore Edwin Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Abbie 1878 CO1, Nathaniel Cushman 1834 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Deacon Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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ADOLPHUS ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Thursday, 20 August 1908
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his father, Virgil Almon Christopher Alford; and brothers Almon Christopher “Bose” Alford, James Lafayette Alford, Jesse Lee Alford, and John Adams Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Adolphus 1883 AL1, Virgil Almon Christopher 1857 AL2, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA3, Julius Charles 1805 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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AGNES DORA HARTMAN ALFORD
Agnes, Reuel, and their sons Clark and Reuel
Photo from genealogybufftwo’s 05 Alford Johnson Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
FORT COLLINS EXPRESS-COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 24 January 1935
In another article:
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha, Douglas Co., NE—Friday, 25 January 1935
MRS. REUEL ALFORD, SCHOOL HEAD, DIES
The body of Mrs. Reuel Alford, Castle Rock [Douglas Co.], Colo., school principal, will be brought to Papillion and lie in state at the Claire funeral home until 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Alford formerly lived in Papillion and Gretna.
She is survived by two sons, Clark, of Colorado Agricultural college, and Reuel, of New Jersey; and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Cannon of Chicago.
Photos from Fairview Cemetery, Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, kweaver
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Reuel S. Alford; and son Clark Hartman Alford in this compilation.
Her middle name is from the 1885 Colorado State Census, Clear Creek Co., where Dora Hartman, age 19 born IA (parents born Germany), is boarding in the household of Charles Hartman, age 28 born IA (parents born Germany) and his wife Sarah.
From her Find A Grave memorial:
Agnes Hartman was the daughter of Sophia [Lange] Hartman. Sophia and her husband [Augustus Hartman] were born in Germany.
She was the wife of Reuel Sparks Alford, the son of Aaron Alford and Susan Miller. He was named after his grandfather….
Reuel [Alford] married Agnes Hartman in Sarpy County in 1893. They had 3 sons: Clark born 1893 …, Ernest born 1895, and Reuel Jr born 1898. Ernest died in 1896 at the age of 6 months.
By 1900 Reuel and family had moved to Douglas County, Colorado. Reuel died in Colorado in 1908 at the age of 44 years. Agnes continued to live in Colorado. After the death of her father-in-law, her mother-in-law Susan moved in with them and eventually moved to her own home, taking in boarders. Agnes mother, Sophia Hartman, also moved to Colorado.
Both her mother and mother-in-law died in Colorado in 1923. Son Reuel married and stayed in Colorado….
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ALICE B. COURTWRIGHT ALFORD
Source unknown (posted to her Find A Grave memorial), but probably:
JOURNAL ADVOCATE
Sterling, Logan Co., CO—______ March 1981
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 26 Aug 1884 and died _____ March 1981, last residence Sterling, Logan Co., CO.
See the obituary of her second husband, Harry Dwight Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her first husband was Harry Edward Yenne (1876–1908). The first wife of her second husband, Harry Alford, was Harry Yenne’s sister, Laura Bell Yenne. We included her obituary in Iowa Obituaries.
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ALICE GERTRUDE COPELAND ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Great-Great-Grandmother of Clayton Dennis Alford, AAFA #1457
FORT COLLINS EXPRESS-COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Friday, 7 April 1933
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Arnold Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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ALICE WREN ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 5 February 1929
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, George Wadleigh Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ALMA J. ANDERSON ALFORD
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Friday, 13 May 1983
Alma J. Alford, 94, formerly of Wellington, died at a local nursing home May 12, 1983.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel…. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 28, 1888, in Loveland. She married Frank A. Alford on Nov. 27, 1911, in Greeley. He died in 1975.
She was a retired homemaker and lived all her life in this area.
She is survived by five sisters, Jennie Booton, of Fort Collins, Grace Sinden, Of LaGrande, Ore., Pearl Leichner, of Portland, Ore., Margy Moreland, of Boise, Idaho, and Myrtle Herman, of Spokane, Wash.
Photos from Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MsFoxRider
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 28 Aug 1890 [gravestone says 1890, obituary says 1888] and died _____ May 1983, last residence Wellington, Larimer Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Arnold Alford; and her daughter Grace E. Alford Webster in this compilation.
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ALVIN D. KEYS ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 19 January 2003
Alvin Alford, Denver. Services, Tuesday 10 a.m., Cleaves Memorial CME Church, 2222 Marion St., to Fort Logan National Cemetery. Visitation, Monday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Cleaves Memorial CME. Family at 2732 Fillmore St.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S. McCoskey ~ Sleuthhound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alvin D. Keys Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 2 Oct 1952, last residence Denver, CO.
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ALWYN ALONZO ALVORD
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—26 January 1904
Although the death of Mr. Alwyn A. Alvord was not unexpected, the announcement of it will be received with deep regret by his friends in this city.
Death came last night [January 25] at 9 o’clock at his home, 1215 North Cascade avenue, after a sinking spell that came earlier in the evening and from which he never rallied. His wife and the attending physician were present at the bedside.
Mr. Alvord was still a young man, and would have been 33 years old next March. He came to Colorado Springs from California four years ago, and prior to that time was a resident of New York city. He was the son of a prominent New York lawyer and was not actively engaged in business or professional life. For some time he had been in failing health, and for the past month had been confined to the house most of the time. He was a well-known polo player, golf enthusiast and prominent clubman, being a member of the Cheyenne Mountain Country club, El Paso club, Town and Gown and other clubs of Colorado Springs.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it is understood that interment will take place in Evergreen cemetery.
In another article:
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—28 January 1904
Funeral services over the remains of Alwyn A. Alvord, who died at his home, 1215 North Cascade avenue, Monday night, were held yesterday at 12:30 from Grace church. The interment, which was private, was in Evergreen cemetery. Many friends attended the obsequies at the church.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S. Remmark-Fuhrman
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his brother Edgerton A. Alvord in Connecticut Obituaries; and of his sister Susan A. Alvord in Indiana Obituaries.
Alwyn Alonzo Alvord was born 31 March 1871 in New York City, NY, the son of Alwyn Alonzo Alvord (1839–1874) and Frances DeLord Edgerton.
1880 census, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN:
Francis D. Alvord (f) head 35 OH NY CT widow
Allyn A. [sic] [blank] 9 NY NY OH
Charlotte [blank] 8 NY NY OH
Edgerton son 6 NJ NY OH
+ a servant from Ireland—next door is the family of Frances’ parents.
From Arthur Buckminster Fuller, Historical Notices of Thomas Fuller and his Descendants : with a Genealogy of the Fuller Family, 1638-1902 (Cambridge, MA: unknown, 1989) [Ancestry], p. 25: Emily Roelker7 Fuller, who married A.A. Hayes, had a daughter, Florence Roway Hayes, m. in 1893, Alwyn A. Alvord of San Francisco, Cal.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 636–637:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Alwyn Alonzo 1871 NY1, Alwyn Alonzo 1839 NY2, Alonzo Alwyn 1802 CT3, John 1774 CT4, John 1750 CT5, Elisha 1717 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ANNA ALBERTA GARRELTS ALVORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—23 December 1959
Mrs. Anna A. Alvord, 1019 W. Pikes Peak Ave., died Monday at a local hospital, after a short illness.
Mrs. Alvord was born in Nebraska, Feb. 7, 1904. She was a member of the
Lutheran Church.
She is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Dolores DeWitt, Colorado Springs; Mrs. Geralene Herrod, Mahnomen, Minn. and Mrs. Shirley Allison, Ashland, Kan.; a son, LaVerne Alvord, Colorado Springs, a brother, Harley Garrelts, Colorado, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be in Chappel [Deuel Co.], Neb.
Photo from Chappell Cemetery, Chappell, Deuel Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lizzie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Dlores Ruth Alvord Dewitt and Lavern Leroy Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband Ellis Leroy Alvord in Nebraska Obituaries; and of her daughter Geralene Mae “Gerry” Alvord Herrud in Wyoming Obituaries.
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ANNA ELIZA HOBBS ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
WEEKLY COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 10 November 1910
In another article:
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Friday, 4 November 1910
PIONEER RESIDENT OF FORT COLLINS IS DEAD
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 4—Mrs. Anna Hobbs Alford, wife of N.C. Alford, until recently president of the Poudre Valley National bank, died at her home last night.
She was 60 years old and had been an invalid for nearly five years. She was well known throughout the county, having lived here since January, 1872.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Nathaniel Cushman Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Abbie Alford Maxfield and Frederick Cushman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her children Anna Helen Alford Umstot and Lore Edwin Alford in California Obituaries.
Her Find A Grave memorial, which includes her middle name, says she was born 13 Feb 1844 in Hope, Knox Co., ME, the daughter of Josiah Hobbs and Sarah Brown.
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ANNA LOUISE GOLDEN ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of John David Alford, AAFA #0117
[She died in Colorado, but we are also including her obituary in Kansas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Thursday, 16 January 1958
COUNCIL GROVE [Morris Co., KS]—Mrs. Anna Alford, 91, a former Register of Deeds of Morris County and later a Council Grove abstractor, died at the home of a daughter in Denver Monday.
She was a member of the P.E.O. at Council Grove and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Vivien Blackledge, Denver, and one son, Leland Alford, Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church at Council Grove at 2:30 Friday afternoon, and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery….
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mae
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, William H. Alford, in Kansas Obituaries.
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ANNA MARIE GROVER HALFORD
Junior photo, Panther, 1968 yearbook, Delta High School, Delta, CO
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Tuesday, 8 October 1991
Photo from Delta Cemetery, Delta, Delta Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anna M. Halford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
From Washington, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Bruce Frederic Halford, age 29, born in Jonesboro, AR, married Anna Marie Grover, age 21, born in Delta, CO, on 17 Feb 1973 in King Co., WA.
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ANNA MAY BENOY ALFORD
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Tuesday, 27 December 1960
Mrs. Anna May Alford, 87, of 2511 Spruce drive, died Monday evening [December 26] at a local hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 30, 1873, at Golden and had lived in this area all her life. Her husband was the late William B. Alford.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Baptist church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Flora Gearhart of Loveland, two grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Bean of Scottsbluff, Neb.
Private services will be held Thursday, to be followed by interment at Loveland Burial Park. Kibbey’s is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, William Beebe Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ARLENE VIOLET HOLFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Friday, 11 February 1921
Holford—Feb. 9 at 340 West Archer, Arlene Violet Holford, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Holford.
Services from the residence Friday at 2 p.m.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Escue Culver
AAFA NOTES: Arlene was the daughter of William Edwin and Minnie Holford. She is age 4 on the 1920 census in Denver, CO.
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BARBARA JEAN HOLFORD JOHNSON
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—29 October 1999
Barbara J. Johnson, 61, of Denver died Oct 22.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Denver on March 29, 1938. She married Daniel Johnson in 1956. She was employed with Cherry Creek Schools.
Survivors include her husband; daughters Cherie Core of Littleton, Kim Johnson of Denver; brothers Bill Holford of Elizabeth (Colorado), Rich Holford of Craig (Colorado); three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Cecil Irvin Holford, in this compilation.
From CO Marriages: Barbara Jean Holford married Daniel E. Johnson on 13 Oct 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.
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BASIL GARLAND HALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Friday, 20 December 1991
Photo from Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emma E Walling
Photo from Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kelly Glenn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Basil G. Halford (SS# issued in CO) was born 7 May 1920 and died 19 Dec 1991 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence Silt, Garfield Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lena Bianco Cerise Halford; mother, Jessie Mabel Casinger Halford; and siblings Dorothy May Halford Chappel, Margaret Louise Halford Richardson, and Mary Lou Halford Davis in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Richard Darrell Halford in Arizona Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Basil Garland 1920 AR1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ??5.
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BERNADEAN LAMB ALFRED
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Monday, 8 August 1994
Bernadean Lamb Alfred of Denver, a seamstress, died July 31 at Swedish Medical Center. She was 81.
A graveside service was Wednesday at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 22, 1912, in Indianola, Okla. On May 19, 1932, she married Lee Alfred in Oak Creek. She was self-employed.
She is survived by a son, James, Morrison; two half-brothers, John Lamb, Aurora, and Loy Parkinson, Oregon; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society….
Photos from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, 2Honour&Remember
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1994) dates of Bernadean L. Alfred (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bailey, Park Co., CO.
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BETTY ANNE CHURCH ALFORD
THE NEWS-STAR
Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA—Friday, 12 July 2002
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Betty Anne Church Alford, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday [July 7].
The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe…. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Photo from Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 14 Feb 1928 [different than gravestone], last residence Alamosa, Alamosa Co., CO.
We included the obituary of her husband, Ernist Mack Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From SSACI: Betty Anne Alford Church was born 14 Feb 1929 in Memphis, TN, daughter of Bert H. Church and Mary E. Boone.
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BETTY J. LATTIN HOLFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Saturday, 13 January 2001
Betty Lattin Holford of Denver, a homemaker and retired Rocky Mountain Demo employee, died Dec. 29 in Thornton. She was 76.
Services were Jan. 4 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Interment was in Fort Logan National Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Alton [Madison Co.], Ill. On July 11, 1940, she married Forest J. Holford in Elsberry, Mo.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, David L. and Michael L., both of Federal Heights, and John J., Tucson; a daughter, Laura R. Green, Federal Heights; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In another article:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Sunday, 14 January 2001
Betty Holford, 76, of Denver died Dec. 29. Services were Jan. 4, with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Mrs. Holford was born Betty Lattin in Alton [Madison Co.], Ill., on Oct. 4, 1924. She married Forest Holford, 1940. She was a homemaker and retired from Rocky Mountain Demo.
Survivors include her husband; sons David and Michael, both of Federal Heights, John of Arizona; daughter Laura Green of Federal Heights; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, glory bound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Holford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Denver, Adams Co., IL.
See the obituary of her husband, Forest J. Holford, in this compilation.
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BEVERLY JEAN NELSON ROMANO HALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—4 February 2000
Beverly J. Halford, 76, of Arvada died Feb 1, in Wheat Ridge. Services were private.
Mrs. Halford was born in Faribault Minn., on Nov 12, 1923. She married Forrest Halford, 1958. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband; sons John Romano of Bailey, (Colorado), Mike Romano of Winter Park and Forrest Jr. of Arvada; daughters Sharon Watkins of Fort Collins and Roxanne Herrera of Arvada; six grandchildren.
In another article:
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 8 February 2000
Beverly J. Halford of Arvada, a homemaker, died Feb. 1. She was 76.
Services were private. Interment was in Fort Logan National Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Faribault, Minn. On Nov. 29, 1958, she married Forrest Halford in Sparks, Nev.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, John Romano, Bailey, Mike Romano, Winter Park, and Forrest Jr., Arvada; two daughters, Sharon Watkins, Fort Collins, and Roxanne Herrera, Arvada; and six grandchildren.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, glory bound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Beverly J. Halford (SS# issued in MN), last residence Arvada, Jefferson Co., CO.
See the obituary of her second husband, Forrest Dean Halford Sr., in this compilation.
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BRENDA RITA ALFORD
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Brenda Rita Alford—Born June 27, 1954. Died Nov. 20, 2009.
Cook, longtime Colorado Springs resident. Survived by a daughter, Heather.
The Springs Funeral Services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brenda R. Alford (SS# issued in CT) was born 27 June 1954, last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
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CAROL LOUISE LACKEY ALFORD
Senior photo 1957, Shades Valley High School, Birmingham, AL (Ancestry)
MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER
Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Sunday, 29 May 2005
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol L. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 20 Oct 1939, last residence Aspen, Pitkin Co., CO.
From SSACI: Carol Louise Lackey Alford was born 20 Oct 1939 in Jacksonville, FL, daughter of Harry B. Lackey and Alice L. Green.
From:
MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER
Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Wednesday, 14 December 1960
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: James Huston ???? ??1, James Huston 1909 AL2, Bennett Allae 1883 AL3, James Clay 1846 GA4, Kinchen 1812 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CECIL IRVIN HOLFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 23 April 1957
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Barbara Jean Holford Johnson in this compilation.
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CECIL WYLIE ALFORD
AAFA #0012
Cecil Wylie Alford and his wife, Charlotte R. Meadows Alford,
at the 1990 AAFA Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 6 October 2002
ALFORD, CECIL
USAF (Ret.) World War II Veteran
Professor, 79
Col. Cecil Wylie Alford of Denver. Married Sec. Lt. Charlotte R. Meadows, US Army Corps Nurse in 1943. He received his Ph.D from Duke University in 1956. A professor in both military and civilian worlds, including his alma mater, Texas Christian University. He returned to active duty in the Air Force in 1963. Serving at the Pentagon and the Denver area, retiring in 1978. Wanting to stay active he was business manager of Central Christian Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte, two daughters, Dixie L. Alford of Denver and Mary Ann Alford of Washington, DC. Funeral services, Monday 11 a.m., Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive, Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emery Reynolds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil W. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 2 Feb 1923 and died 1 Oct 2002.
See the obituary of his wife, Charlotte R. Meadows Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Cecil Wylie Robbins Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and of his mother, Rena Maye Baker Alford Grooms, in Texas Obituaries.
Wylie and his wife Charlotte, who died within months of each other, were founding members of AAFA, but they were a part of our organized Alford research effort from its beginning—long before the formation of AAFA. Even before that Charlotte corresponded frequently with Alford researchers such as Tressie Bowman, Dave Price, Elmer Miller, Haidee Reeves, etc. During all this time both Wylie and Charlotte suffered a number of different serious health problems, but they were able to make it the 1990 AAFA meeting in Raleigh, NC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Cecil Wylie 1923 TX1, Cecil Wylie Robbins 1902 MS2, Thaddeus LaDora 1871 MS3, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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CECILE VERNICE HOLFORD HOLFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Thursday, 14 June 2007
Holford, Cecile V.—Survived by son Robert (Jeanette), four grandchildren, six great grand-children, and many friends.
Service 1:00 PM Friday at Fairmount Mortuary Chapel.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bob Holford, their son
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecile V. Holford (SS# issued in MI) was born 24 Aug 1909 and died 10 June 2007, last residence Denver, Adams Co., CO.
See the obituary of her daughter-in-law Jeanette “Teenie” Stoops Harrison Holford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Vernie F. Holford in Michigan Obituaries.
She was the daughter of James Franklin Holford and Laura C. White. Her husband was Nathan Deloss Holford.
Her HOLFORD lineage: Cecile Vernice 1909 MI1, James Franklin 1871 MI2, Edwin A. 1847 MI3, Humphrey 1823 OH4.
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CHARLES ALBERT ALFORD
Grandfather of Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Great-Grandfather of Clayton Dennis Alford, AAFA #1457
Granduncle of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332, and Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436
DAILY TRIBUNE
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—Wednesday, 29 September 1976
Charles A. Alford of 120 N. 23rd Ave. Ct., Greeley.
Father of Charles L. Alford of Greeley, and John H. Alford of Cheyenne, Wyo.; brother of Mrs. Elanor Gover of Colorado Springs, and Mrs. Buryl Dwinell of Loveland. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services, 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Sunset Memorial Gardens. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Friends who wish may give to the American Cancer Fund....
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlie Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 24 Aug 1886 and died _____ Sept 1976, last residence Greeley, Weld Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ollie Mae Lorah Alford; son Charles Lee Alford; parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
He was born in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, the son of William Arnold Alford (1843–1918) and Alice Gertrude Copeland (1851–1933).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Albert 1886 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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CHARLES E. ALFORD
[Charles died in Colorado, but we are also including his obituary in Mississippi Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
MERIDIAN STAR
Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—_____ September 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2007
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS—Services for Master Sgt. Charles E. Alford were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel [Wichita Falls]. Graveside services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Zion Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in Meridian. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Mr. Alford, 46, formerly of Meridian, died Friday, Sep. 27, 2002, in Aurora [Arapahoe Co.], Colo.
He was born Nov. 19, 1955, to Lee M. Alford and the late Lillie M. Alford in Meridian.
He graduated from Southeast Lauderdale High School in 1973 and joined the United States Air Force in May, 1973. He married the former Barbara G. Smith of Alexandria, La., on March 5, 1977. He retired from the Air Force in September 1998 at Holliman AFB in New Mexico.
During his distinguished career, Charles was stationed at England AFB (La.), Bergstrom AFB (Tex.), Sheppard AFB (Tex.) and in New Mexico. His overseas tours included Korea and Panama. He further stood out from his peers by receiving NCO of the year in 1984 and attended the Senior NCO School in residence at Maxwell AFB in Ala.
In 1992, he was promoted to the highest enlisted rank in the USAF, that of chief master sergeant. During his career he obtained associate’s degrees in applied science in occupational technology from Vernon Regional College and applied science in aircraft accessory systems technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He received his bachelor’s degree in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Chris D. Alford (USMC) of 29 Palms, Calif., and Sherry D. Alford; brothers, Willie Alford and his wife Gloria of Louisiana, Jimmie R. Alford and his wife Rita of Florida, Eddie Alford and his wife Diann, Gary Alford and his wife Penny, Jerry Alford and his wife Katie, and Lemarcus Alford, all of Mississippi; sisters, Lillie Griggs and her husband Rufus, Ella Winford and her husband Leo, all of Mississippi; sisters-in-law Linda F. Smith of Texas and Sharon R. Smith of Louisiana; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles R. Smith and his wife Beverly of Louisiana; grandchildren, Jean Taylor, Taylor Alford, Tiffani Alford, Chris N. Alford and Charles E. Alford II; 10 aunts and five uncles, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and comrades-in-arms....
Photo from New Zion Hill Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer Stallings
Photo from New Zion Hill Cemetery, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles E. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.
We included the obituary of his father, Lee Marcus Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.
His lineage: Charles E. 1955 MS1, Lee Marcus 1921 MS2, William 1882 MS3.
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CHARLES LEE ALFORD
Granduncle of Clayton Dennis Alford, AAFA #1457
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—_____ January 2010
Charles L. Alford, 89, of Greeley, died on January 7, 2010.
He was born February 27, 1920 in Ault, CO to Charles A. and Ollie (Larah) Alford. He attended grade school in Eaton and graduated from Ault High School. He married Wilma Johnson on November 18, 1938 in Greeley and she died on September 16, 1987. He then married Willa Johnson on September 14, 2009 in Greeley and she died on September 26, 2009.
Charles lived in Greeley since 1965 and worked as an HVAC mechanic for UNC for 20 years, retiring in 1985. He was a past member of Moose Lodge #909 and enjoyed fishing and bowling when he was able to do so.
Survivors include his sons Garry (Connie) Alford of Greeley, Terry (Diane) Alford of North Las Vegas, NV, daughter Kathy Arnold of Greeley, stepson Larry (Pat) Anderson of Alabama, step son-in-law Bill (Carol) Hayden of Greeley, stepdaughter Donna (Tom) Upton of Greeley, 23 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both spouses, grandson Eric Alford, granddaughter Laura Brown, brother John Alford, great-granddaughter Kelsi Colton and stepdaughter Susan Hayden.
Graveside inurnment services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Cady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles L. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Greeley, Weld Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Albert Alford and Ollie Mae Lorah Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Lee 1920 CO1, Charles Albert 1886 CO2, William Arnold 1843 IL3, William Beebe 1815 NY4, Arnold 1780 CT5, Eliphalet 1752 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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CHARLOTTE R.MEADOWS ALFORD
Wife of Cecil Wylie Alford, AAFA #0012
Cecil Wylie Alford and his wife, Charlotte R. Meadows Alford,
at the 1990 AAFA Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—21 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Charlotte Meadows Alford of Denver. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil Wylie Alford and son, Wylie Robbins Alford. Mother of Dixie L. Alford, Denver, CO., and Mary Ann Alford, Washington, D.C.
Graduated from Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing in 1941; received BS from Texas Christian University in 1949. Member of the United States Army Nursing Corp as First Lieutenant during WWII. She married Wylie Alford on March 20, 1943. Charlotte first worked as a nurse and then as a nursing instructor. She founded two schools, Watts Hospital Nursing School, Durham, N.C., and Baptist Hospital Nursing School, Winston Salem, N.C. In subsequent years she worked as nursing supervisor in Fairfax, VA and Denver, CO. She was active in many civic and church organizations and was a voracious reader and an avid bridge player.
Visitation, Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral service, Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek S. Dr. Private interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery....
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DENVER POST
Denver, CO—27 January 2003
NURSING SCHOOL FOUNDER ALFORD ROSE TO CHALLENGES
By Virginia Culver
It never occurred to Charlotte Meadows Alford that there was something she couldn’t do, said her daughter, Mary Ann Alford.
In her 85 years, Alford founded two nursing schools, served as a nurse in the U.S. Army, wrote five books on genealogy and, with her husband, raised two daughters.
The only thing she ever “flunked” was being too tiny when she first applied for nursing school. She had to gain almost 10 pounds to get up to the required 100. She graduated from Charlotte General Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, W.Va.
Alford died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease at Love and Faith Senior Care Home in Aurora on Jan. 18. Her husband, Cecil Wylie Alford, died last October. They would have observed their 60th anniversary in March.
The two were close, their daughters said, despite their demanding and different careers. They managed to relocate for new jobs and raise their family with seeming ease.
Charlotte Meadows had just launched her nursing career one month after Pearl Harbor when she learned the Army needed nurses. She served at Fort Knox, Ky., and Lockbourne Air Base in Columbus, Ohio. She met her future husband there one New Year’s Eve.
Meadows, a first lieutenant, was already engaged, but she finally went out with 2nd Lt. Cecil Wylie Alford. By February, they were engaged. She married Alford on March 20, 1943, in Columbus.
When her husband was discharged, he sailed back to the United States from England. He won enough money playing poker to make a down payment on a home for his family.
“He could have been a professional poker player,” said daughter Dixie Alford.
Wylie and Charlotte earned degrees at Texas Christian University. They moved to North Carolina, where he earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and sociology from Duke University and she worked at a hospital.
Charlotte Alford established a nursing school in Durham, N.C., where she was director and instructor. She started a second one about five years later in Winston Salem, N.C.
“She was spunky and forceful,” said Dixie Alford, and “held on like a pit bull.”
The Alfords later moved to Fort Worth, where he taught at Texas Christian. They later moved again to Vienna, Va., when he was called back as an Air Force reservist during the Vietnam War. He was chief of staff for manpower and Reserve affairs.
In 1972, the couple moved to Denver, where she became a supervisor in the emergency room at Aurora Humana Hospital.
The Alfords became active in Central Christian Church, where he was working.
Charlotte Alford was an avid bridge player.
She read about five books a week and began lengthy genealogy research on the Alford and Meadows families. The research resulted in five books.
Charlotte Alford loved to entertain, and she and her husband liked to dance, “though Mother had a tin ear,” said Dixie Alford.
Mary Ann Alford described her mother as someone “who did multi-tasking before it was talked about. She had great organizational skills.”
Charlotte Meadows Alford was preceded in death by two brothers and a son, Wylie Robbins Alford.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emery Reynolds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 8 March 1917.
See the obituary of her husband, Cecil Wylie Alford, in this compilation.
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CHESTER ALFORD
Father of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
Brother of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Thursday, 6 May 1999
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Dinstel
Photo posted in 2018.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chester Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 Dec 1917 and died 30 Apr 1999, last residence Brush, Morgan Co., CO.
See the obituary of his second wife, Gladys Mae Jensen Foos Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his first wife, Mildred Marie Myers Alford; brother George Wiley Alford; and parents, Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his grandson Travis John Alford in South Dakota Obituaries.
On Chester Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, born 16 Dec 1918 [different than SSDI and gravestone] in Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK, his current residence. His contact is Mrs. Mildred M. Alford of the same address. He signs with no middle name and is listed as “Chester (none) Alford.”
His Find A Grave memorial and many Ancestry family trees list his middle name as “Wolf”; however, no available records include that name.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): An incomplete, undated, and voided application for a marriage license is recorded in Muskogee Co., 1939–1940, for Chester Alford and Mildred Myers.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Chester 1917 OK1, Sigmond Wolf 1886 AR2, George Wiley 1838 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ALVORD
MORNING DEMOCRAT
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Thursday, 16 August 1894
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Escue Culver
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Lawrence Clinton Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Nancy Van Patten Alvord; and brother Samuel Alvord in California Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 314–315:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Christopher Columbus 1810 NY1, Elihu 1775 CT2, Elihu 1753 CT3, Elisha 1717 MA4, Thomas 1683 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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CLARK HARTMAN ALFORD
Senior photo, Silver Spruce, 1918 yearbook, Colorado Agricultural College, Fort Collins, CO
From First National Bank open house advertisement
THE COLORADOAN, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO, Thursday, 15 May 1975
DAILY CAMERA
Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—Tuesday, 14 May 1985
Photo from Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Derald Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that C. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 3 Aug 1893 [different than obituary] and died _____ May 1985, last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his daughter, Helen Jeanette Alford Menk; and parents, Reuel S. Alford and Agnes Dora Hartman Alford, in this compilation.
From CO Marriages: Clark H. Alford married Mabel Lewis on 11 Apr 1920 in Denver, Denver Co., CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clark Hartman 1893 NE1, Reuel S. 1863 NE2, Aaron B. 1833 NY3, Ruel 1801 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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CLYDE DANIEL ALFORD, JR.
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 14 January 2014
Clyde Alford died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. He was 78 years old, retired from the Navy and was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Colo.
He is survived by his brother, F. Thomas Alford, currently of Las Cruces, N.M. The brothers were both members of the class of 1957 at Stonewall Jackson High School.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S. McCoskey ~ Sleuthhound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clyde D. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 2 May 1935, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Evelyn “Bobbye” Wiggins Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Clyde Daniel Alford Sr., in West Virginia Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
His lineage: Clyde Daniel 1935 WV1, Clyde Daniel 1908 WV2, Frank Leslie 1881 WV3, John D. 1846 WV4, William 1822 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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CORA B. HIBBARD ALFORD
Photo from GeorgeGMiller’s GeoMiller family tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 5 February 1971
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Blunt Mortuary for Mrs. Cora H. Alford, of 11 Otoe Place, Manitou: Springs, who died Thursday…. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 22, 1888 in Leanna, Kan. She came to Southeastern Colorado in 1915 and moved to Colorado Springs in 1924. She has lived in Manitou Springs since 1940. She was affiliated with the Christian Church.
Mrs. Alford is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Corinne Miller, of Manitou Springs; a granddaughter, Libby E. Miller, of Denver; three grandsons, George N. Miller, of Pueblo, Grant E. Miller, of Denver, and Gary A. Miller, of Manitou Springs; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1971) dates of Cora Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Manitou Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her husband, Henry Newton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Corinne Ruth Alford Miller in this compilation.
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CORINNE RUTH ALFORD MILLER
Grandmother of George Geoffrey Miller, AAFA #0253
Photo from George G. Miller’s family tree, Ancestry—used with permission
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—5 August 2005
Corinne R. Miller, 96, of Colorado Springs, passed away Aug. 2, 2005. She was born November 13, 1908 in Leanna [Allen Co.], Kansas to Henry Newton Alford and Cora Hibbard Alford who are deceased.
Living in Colorado Springs since 1920 she attended West Junior High School and graduated from Colorado Springs High School. Corinne attended Blair Business School for two years. She married George Edward Miller who predeceased her in January of 1987. Corinne was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family. She helped her husband run Miller’s Manitou Hardware. She loved to hike and be in the outdoors, and she was an avid reader. Corinne was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Manitou Springs, CO where she sang in the choir.
Mrs. Miller is survived by four children: George (Lila) Miller of Manitou Springs, CO, Grant (Susie) Miller of Arvada, CO, Gary (Kay) Miller of Manitou Springs, CO, and Libby (Bruce) Yaple of Denver, CO; as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. and the Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. both Monday, August 8, 2005, at Blunt Memorial Chapel…. Cremation will follow....
Photo from Catherine Dymkoski, Rathdrum, ID—used with permission
Top row, left to right: Beulah Blair, Raymond Vauter Blair, Loraine Denman, Ira O. Denman, Jr., unknown woman (in dark dress), Cora B. Hibbard Alford, Frank Munson Hibbard, Mabel H. Hibbard, Arthur Elmo Hibbard, Charles Francis Blair, Ruford Watt Blair
Bottom row, left to right: Georgia Blair Alford, Eugene E. Alford (sitting in his mother’s lap), Patti Denman (standing), Sabra E. Blair Denman, Corrine Ruth Alford (kneeling), Florence Blair Hibbard, Maxine Hibbard (standing), girl sitting cross-legged is unknown, Pearl Hunter Hibbard, Gerald Hibbard (kneeling), Bertha Hartsock Blair, and Nellie Blair Alford
Photograph was taken in about 1914, probably in Leanna, Allen County, Kansas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Corinne R. Miller (SS# issued in CO), last residence Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her parents, Henry Newton Alford and Cora B. Hibbard Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Corinne Ruth 1908 KS1, Henry Newton 1882 KS2, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ?? 8.
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DAVID LEE ALFORD
Father of Douglas Scott Alford, AAFA #1269
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—_____ November 2020
April 22, 1939 - November 21, 2020
David Lee Alford died November 21, 2020 in Fort Collins, Colorado from complications of Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, and COVID-19 with his wife at his side.
One of five children, he was born in Detroit, Michigan April 22, 1939 to Omer and Edith Carroll Alford. Dave graduated from Jonesville Community High School in 1957.
He married Wendy Beggs and the couple raised 5 children, Debbie Pantelich, Doug (Jeffy) Alford, Mike (Jacquie) Alford, Robert Alford and Lisa (John) Tryon. Dave owned and operated IGA grocery stores in Argos and Culver, Indiana. He provided community leadership and support through numerous service organizations.
In 1981, Dave sold the IGA stores and moved the family to Colorado where he owned and managed a solar business for several years. Dave remarried in 1990. He and wife, Carol, celebrated their partnership with years of motorhome travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico where they spent their winters for 22 years, enjoying friendships with many travelers from Canada. They also explored England, Scotland, France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Czech Republic.
Dave is survived by siblings Kenneth (Jan), Glenn (Hella), Barbara Stires, Sharon (Terry) Glaser, first wife, Wendy Shields, and grandchildren Brian Pantelich, Justina Portillo, Rachel and Dana Alford, Derek Alford, Lexi and Kyle Alford, Nick Tryon and Geoff Boyd. Matt Pantelich preceded Dave in death.
Dave’s stepdaughter Christin Murray preceded him in death.
Other survivors include: stepson, Mitch Crockett, step grandchildren Nick Keegan (Emily), Jeff Crockett (Vicki), Andrew Crockett, Morgan Crockett, and six step greatgrandchildren.
The greatest joy for Dave involved watching his children grow into adulthood. He held great admiration and pride for each one. Carol cherishes the wonder Dave brought to her life as he shepherded her in unbelievable travels and adventures throughout their thirty years together.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date, as family members gather in David’s memory.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother, Omer Kenneth Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Omer Otis Alford and Edith Carroll Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: David Lee 1939 MI, Omer Otis 1908 KY, Strauder Cook 1860 KY2, David 1816 KY 3, Charles 1779 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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DAVID LYNN HOLFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Thursday, 3 August 2006
Holford, David Lynn—Wife Alison, Father of Michael S., Wife Billie, Grandchildren David, Zach, & Kailey, Brothers Michael L. & John, Sister Laura. 303-868-4153.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David L. Holford (SS# issued in CO) was born 8 Aug 1942 and died 28 July 2006, last residence Denver, Denver Co., CO.
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DAVID M. ALVORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Thursday, 15 January 1998
REGIS STUDENT DIES; 2 MORE HURT IN CRASH
By Marilyn Robinson Denver Post Staff Writer
A Regis University student was killed and two others were injured when their small car collided with a van early Wednesday at West 52nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
The victims were returning to the campus from a movie. Killed was David Alvord, 19, a passenger in the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette. He died at the scene.
The driver, Daniel Cahill, 20, was hospitalized at Denver Health Medical Center in serious condition with multiple injuries. The third victim, Mary Magoonaugh, 19, was listed in fair condition with a broken leg.
Police said the two occupants of the Ford Econoline van ran away, but a 15-year-old boy later returned to the scene. He was treated for his injuries and held on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.
“We feel alcohol is involved. There is indication of consumption (of alcohol) in the van. That’s part of what we’re looking into,” said Detective Robert Rock.
The car was eastbound on 52nd and the van was southbound on Sheridan when the vehicles collided in the intersection shortly before 1 a.m. Both vehicles were heavily damaged, and the three students were trapped in the wreckage.
The crash remains under investigation. Police Sgt. Dennis Cribari said police are still looking for the second occupant of the van, which belonged to the 15-year-old’s father.
The crash cast a pall over the university’s northwest Denver campus.
“It’s a very small campus. Everybody knows everybody here, and word travels very quickly,” said Regis spokeswoman Jenise Harper. “The students are very distraught. It’s very quiet and somber.”
Alvord was a 1996 graduate of Highlands Ranch High School and a sophomore at Regis.
“Dave was an outstanding student and had a great deal of promise,” said his faculty adviser, Eleanor Swanson. “He was very special. I will never forget him.”
She recalled that last semester he tutored a student at Denver’s Skinner Middle School as part of a sophomore seminar class she taught.
“You see things that you might not be used to, and you finally realize you came away from this program learning more than you hoped to teach,” he wrote of his experience.
That was just what she hoped students would gain.
“He grasped the concept of service learning,” she said. “He nailed it. He came away saying I’m the one who learned in this partnership.”
Fellow students described Alvord as easy going and “kind of quiet,” Harper said.
Officials planned a prayer service Wednesday night on the campus in memory of Alvord and to pray for the recovery of the other victims.
In another article:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Thursday, 15 January 1998
REGIS UNIVERSITY STUDENT KILLED, 2 OTHERS INJURED IN CRASH BOY, 15, ARRESTED AS SUSPECTED DRIVER OF VAN IN COLLISION
By Kevin Vaughan and Tillie Fong Rocky Mountain News Staff Writers
A Regis University student died and two others were injured early Wednesday when a van collided with their car as they returned to campus after watching a movie.
The van’s occupants jumped out and fled into northwest Denver. Police later arrested a 15-year-old boy who returned to the scene seeking medical attention.
David M. Alvord, 19, of Highlands Ranch died at the scene.
Daniel Cahill, 20, was in critical condition at Denver Health Medical Center. Mary A. Magoonaugh, 19, was in fair condition.
The Regis community took the news hard.
“It’s been a very somber campus today,” said Paul Brocker, associate vice president for public affairs.
A private prayer service was held Wednesday night on the 1,100-student campus. Priests and counselors spent the day talking to students who knew the three.
“Most people are trying to get over the shock of it,” Brocker said.
“The unfortunate thing is this is the second accident for us. Sunday night we had a student injured.”
The Wednesday crash occurred at 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of West 52nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard when the students’ eastbound Chevrolet Chevette collided with a southbound Ford van.
Police Sgt. Dennis Cribari said it was unclear which vehicle had the right of way because the crash was still under investigation.
The 15-year-old boy, who police believe was driving the van, faces charges of vehicular homicide, hit and run and drunken driving, Cribari said. His name was not released.
The boy and another person in the van fled the scene on foot after the collision. But the boy came back because he needed medical attention, Cribari said. The teen was treated and then arrested.
Sgt. Cliff Carney said police want to talk to the other person, but no charges are pending against them.
Alvord, a sophomore who hadn’t declared a major, was a good student and well-liked.
“He was involved in tutoring programs at Skinner Middle School,” Brocker said.
His family recently moved to Naperville, Ill.
Alvord and Cahill were friends at Highlands Ranch High School, where both graduated.
Cahill, a math major and member of the college’s lacrosse team, moved off campus this semester.
Cahill’s family released a statement: “Thank you for all the prayers for Daniel; our thoughts and prayers are also with the other families.”
Magoonaugh is a freshman from Ottawa, Ill. She has not indicated her course of study.
Photo from All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Nancy L. Chudy Alvord, in this compilation.
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DELORES VADA WACH ALVORD COTTON PIERCE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—18 July 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Delores Vada Wach Pierce, 68, of Denver died July 3 at St. Anthony Hospital Central. A private gathering was at the home of Don and Marge Wach. The body was cremated.
Mrs. Pierce was born Dec. 10, 1925, in Hamlet, Neb. She married Kenneth Pierce June 24, 1955, in Ogallala, Neb. She managed the Motel Grand and the White Rock Motel in north Denver.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Debra Larrison of Denver; two sons, Robert Alvord of Colorado Springs and John of Denver; three brothers, Boyd Wach of Salt Lake City, Donald Wach of Thornton and Delbert Wach of Colorado Springs; a sister, Arletta French of Alamogordo, N.M.; and four grandchildren.
Photos from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, glory bound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1994) dates of Delores V. Pierce (SS# issued in CO), last residence Denver, Adams Co., CO.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Edwin Dean Alvord, in Utah Obituaries.
From Utah, Select Marriage Index (Ancestry): Delores Vada Wach married Edwin Dean Alvord on 5 Oct 1946 in Salt Lake Co., UT.
Marriage announcement:
IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN
Imperial, Chase Co., NE—Thursday, 17 August 1950
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DLORES RUTH ALVORD DEWITT
Photo from her Dignity Memorial
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Sunday, 9 August 2020
Dlores R. (Alvord) DeWitt passed away on August 1, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO, at the age of 92.
Dlores was born in Chappell, NE on June 12, 1928, to Ellis and Anna Alvord (who preceded her in death). After she graduated from high school, she attended a secretarial school in Lincoln, NE. In 1948, Dlores married Verne DeWitt (who preceded her in death). They had two sons, Donald Verne and Scott LeRoy (both preceding her in death) and moved to Colorado Springs in 1951.
Dlores was a long-time employee of the state of Colorado, who retired from the Colorado State Employment Office after 30 years of service. She enjoyed reading, taking pictures and creating photo albums, and traveling. Dlores and Verne opened their home to many foreign exchange students over the years and she was great at keeping in touch with them. Dlores had a gift for hospitality and loved spending time visiting with family.
Dlores is survived by her sister, Shirley (Louis) Allison, two granddaughters, Tara (Robert) Irons and Michelle (Crade) Scott, two great-grandsons, Coben Scott and Ryley Scott, and her daughter-in-law, Becky Ahl.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Anna Alberta Garrelts Alvord; and brother Lavern Leroy Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Ellis Leroy Alvord, in Nebraska Obituaries; and of her sister Geralene Mae “Gerry” Alvord Herrud in Wyoming Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Dlores Ruth 1928 NE1, Ellis Leroy 1904 NE2, Bertram Clarence 1875 IL3, Leroy Parkman 1849 IL4, Joel William 1827 NY5, Joel 1779 CT6, Bela 1741 CT7, Aaron 1713 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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DOROTHY MAY HALFORD CHAPPEL
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—16 November 2003
Dorothy May Chappel of Glenwood Springs died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Glen Valley Care Center. She was 76.
No services are planned.
She was born Dorothy May Halford on March 8, 1927, to Jessie Cassinger and Burlion Halford.
She married Sam Chappel on Oct. 16, 1948, in Glenwood Springs. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Chappel is survived by sons Cal Chappel of Mesa, Ariz., and Sammy Chappel and Mark Chappel, both of Boulder City, Nev.; by a grandson, Kasey Chappel of Phoenix; by a granddaughter, Sally Chappel of Lakewood; and by sisters Louise Richardson and Mary Lou Davis, both of Glenwood Springs.
Farnum-Holt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy M. Chappel (SS# issued in CO), last residence Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her mother, Jessie Mabel Casinger Halford; and siblings Basil Garland Halford, Margaret Louise Halford Richardson, and Mary Lou Halford Davis in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Richard Darrell Halford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Dorothy May 1927 AR1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ?? 5.
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DUSTIN LLOYD ALFORD
Nephew of Orville Alford, AAFA #0390, and Kenneth Ray Alford, AAFA #0541
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—29 June 2002
Photo from Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized by: Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs, CO
March 2, 1983 - June 26, 2002
Dustin was born in Waterloo, Iowa on March 2, 1983. Dustin grew up in Windsor, Colorado and spent the last 4 years in Colorado Springs. Dustin attended the Church of All Nations here in the Springs.
Dustin is survived by his mother and father; Sylvia and Don Alford, his sister Sheena C. Alford, and his brother Benjamin T. Alford; his grandmother and grandfather Judy and Russell Stuber of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota; grandmothers Leora Alford of Pineville, KY and Wilma Wilson of Centerville, Iowa; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from Iowa, Minnesota and Kentucky.
He warmed our hearts and we will cherish all the memories.
In another article:
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—3 April 2003
TEEN HIGH DURING FATAL CRASH, SAYS PROSECUTOR
Speed on the pavement and in the bloodstream of a driver cost two lives, a prosecutor said Wednesday in opening remarks in a vehicular homicide trial.
Adrian Martinez, 18, is charged in the deaths of passengers, John Pete Salaz III, 18, and Dustin Alford, 19. All are from Colorado Springs.
Martinez also is charged with vehicular assault, racing, reckless driving, driving under the influence involving a death, possession of a concealed weapon and driving without a license or insurance.
Salaz died in the back seat of Martinez’s 1989 Ford Probe about 5 a.m. June 14. He died of head injuries caused when Martinez crashed after racing a Ford Explorer driven by Levi Edward Hearn, prosecutor Jeanne Wilson said. Alford died 12 days later. Hearn, 19, and three passengers in the 1993 Explorer were not seriously injured.
The cars reached speeds of 60 mph in a 30 mph zone as they headed west on West Colorado Avenue near 33rd Street, Wilson said. The Probe slid into the Explorer and smashed sideways into a telephone pole, Wilson said. Martinez was high on methamphetamine, or speed, as he drove, she said.
Public defender Cynthia Jones said the cars weren’t racing. Hearn and Martinez, who knew each other, met by chance at a gas station and left in the same direction, she said.
The Explorer lost traction on a curve, hit a curb and bounced into the Probe, Jones said.
In another article:
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—14 May 2003
SPRINGS MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN DEATHS
A man convicted of causing a wreck that killed two passengers in his car has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Adrian Martinez, 18, was convicted last month of two counts of reckless vehicular homicide in the June 14 deaths of John Pete Salaz III, 18, and Dustin L. Alford, 19, both of Colorado Springs.
Fourth Judicial District Judge Tom Kennedy sentenced Martinez on Friday. He faced two to 30 years in prison.
The 10-year prison sentence will be added to eight years Martinez will serve for probation revocations on burglary and criminal mischief convictions that occurred before the June 14 car crash.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dustin L. Alford (SS# issued in IA), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Leora Edmondson Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Dustin Lloyd 1983 IA1, Don ???? KY2, Bill 1922 KY3, Homer 1902 KY4, James William 1873 KY5, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC6, John 1806 NC7, Achilles 1772 VA/NC8, John before 1750 VA9.
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EARL FRANCIS ALFORD
Senior photo, Tycoma, 1955 yearbook, Highland High School, Cowiche, Yakima Co., WA
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
DAILY PRESS
Montrose, Montrose Co., CO—Sunday, 29 April 2018
Montrose and Cimarron resident, Earl F. Alford, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 21, surrounded by his family.
The son of Henry Alford and Lillie Lince, Earl was born in Yakima, Washington, on Nov.13, 1937. After graduating Highland High School, Earl enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his service, most of his career was spent working in commercial property insurance, with his career ending as regional commercial lines manager in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
After retiring, Earl and his wife moved to Colorado where he was able to follow his dream of living in a mountain cabin while enjoying his hobbies of stream fishing and wood carving. His wood sculptures have been proudly represented by several galleries in the region.
Earl is survived by his wife Carol; children, Michael Alford and his wife Bonnie of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Michelle Alford of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Leanne Valentine and her husband Robin of Delaware, Ohio, and Ryan Alford and his wife Samantha of Laramie, Wyoming. Earl is also survived by two sisters, Sharon Graver and Carolyn Shorey, as well as four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life gathering will be announced by the family at a future date….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter Michelle “Mitch” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries first wife, Sandra Hopkins Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; of his father, William Henry Clarence Alford in Washington Obituaries; and of his brother Kenneth Neil Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
1940 Census, West Ahtanum, Yakima Co., WA:
Henry C. Alford head 29 MO Forest ranger
Lillie R. wife 25 WA
Sharon Louise dau 5 WA
Carolyn Lee dau 3 WA
Earl Francis son 2 WA
Kenneth Neil son 1 WA
His lineage: Earl Francis 1937 WA1, William Henry Clarence 1911 MO2, Samuel Wesley 1884 IL3, David ???? SC4.
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EDGAR HARRISON ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Monday, 9 February 1920
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
Edgar H. Alford. Remains will be sent today from the Howard mortuary to Columbia, Tenn., for interment.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury Co. TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Martin
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Harrison Alford and Tennie Elizabeth Austin Alford; and sister Frances Arabella Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
In 1920, Edgar Harrison Alford, age 34 born TN, is a single lodger with no occupation living in Denver, Denver Co., CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Edgar Harrison 1885 TN1, Joseph Harrison 1837 TN2, Isaac W. 1805 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EDWARD E. ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Sunday, 26 December 1943
Photo from Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lady in Red
AAFA NOTES: From SSACI: Edward E. Alford was born 16 June 1893 in San Francisco, CA, and died 24 Dec 1943.
From CO Marriages: Ed Alford, age 32, married Ruth Baldouf on 5 Sept 1925 in Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO.
From Colorado, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Edward E. Alford and Ruth Rosalie Alford were divorced on 6 Aug 1927 in Rio Blanco Co., CO.
Marriage:
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Saturday, 7 August 1943
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ELAINE LOUISE ROBINSON HALFORD
Denver, CO—_____ September 2017
Elaine Louise Robinson Halford, age 82 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday August 25th, 2017.
From her birth on September 26th, 1934 to her death on Friday she nourished people around her with love. Elaine married James G. Halford on January 2nd, 1951 and together they had five sons and two daughters. Elaine’s career was a full-time mother and her entire life was devoted to her family. We were all touched by her huge love for life and laughter. She had an uncanny ability to make people laugh and adore her. She was a positive, happy, loving and trusting person, who always maintained a sense of humor and brightened the room wherever she went and could make a friend in less than a minute.
In addition to her own children she “adopted” many others; everyone was welcome to be part of the family. She was the most generous person and loved giving gifts and praise to her kids and everybody that met her; nobody left her presence without being called beautiful, gorgeous, handsome, famous or special. She never found fault or shortcomings in her children, in her eyes we could do no wrong because we were her angels. Elaine boasted about her seven angels daily! She will be greatly missed, but her spirit for life will be easily carried on.
She is survived by her seven children, Doug (wife Jean), Michael (wife Amber), Kirk (wife Anne), Tami Halford-Knopping, Scott (partner Matthew Breeden), Meg and Terry (wife Jacki); 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Elaine touched are invited to the Littleton United Methodist Church on Saturday September 9th, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. a celebration of life reception will follow directly after the service at Hudson Gardens at the Inn reception building at 6115 South Sante Fe Drive in Littleton, Colorado 80120….
If you would like to make a donation in her name please donate to the Colorado Parkinson Association of the Rockies….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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ELEANOR FLORENCE ALFORD GOVER
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Tuesday, 9 April 1985
Eleanor Florence Gover, 90, of Colorado Springs died Monday [April 8] in Sunnyrest Sanatorium.
No funeral services are scheduled. There will be cremation.
Mrs. Gover was born July 16, 1894, in Loveland and lived in California before moving to Colorado Springs seven years ago. Her parents were the late William and Alive [sic—Alice] Alford.
She was married in 1912 in Loveland to Roy D. Gover, who preceded her in death.
She was a Presbyterian.
Survivors are a son, LeRoy of Palo Alto, Calif.; two daughters, Juanita McNulty of Colorado Springs and Betty Adams of McKinleyville, Calif.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ April 1985) dates of Eleanor Gover (SS# issued in CA), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Eleanor Florence 1894 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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ELEANOR STEELE ALFRED
MEEKER HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—Thursday, 5 June 1947
Mrs. Eleanor Steele Alfred passed away Monday, May 26, at the hospital at Vernal, Utah. The deceased had been a patient sufferer for some time.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Steele, Rangely, and was born on January 27, 1924, at Cowley, Wyoming. She came here with her parents in June, 1925, and Rangely has been her home almost ever since, receiving her education in the local schools.
Miss Steele and Louis Alfred were united in marriage on February 3, 1945. To this union one child, a daughter Jane Carrie, age 17 months, was born.
Surviving the deceased are Mr. Alfred and daughter, Jane Carrie, her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Steele, her sisters, Mrs. Noel Clements, Mary, Jennie, June, and Virginia Steele, and two brothers, Clark and Jimmie Steele, all of Rangely, her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Steele, Vernal, Utah, and several aunts and uncles and cousins, most of whom live in Rangely.
Graveside services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. and interment was made in the Rangely cemetery with Speaker Louis Roberts officiating, a brother of Mrs. C.M. Steele.... Mrs. Lawrence Cooper, Armenia Cooper and Clara Preece, Robert Steele, uncle of the deceased, dedicated the grave. The pall bearers were Louis Roberts, Fred A. Nichols, S. W. McLaughlin, Don Steele, Robert Steele, and Otis Weeks.
Photo from Rangely Cemetery, Rangely, Rio Blanco Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Photo taken by Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Louis Frederick Alfred, in this compilation.
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EMMA E. ALFORD WELLER
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL—Saturday, 25 April 1942
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her brother George V. Lawrence Alford in California Obituaries; and of her half-brothers Franklin P. Alford and James P. Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Emma is the daughter of Thomas J. Alford and his second wife, Mary Shannon.
From Pennsylvania, Marriages (Ancestry): Emma E. Alford, age 20 years and 22 days, daughter of T.J. and Mary Alford, married C.H. Weller, age 25 years and 3 days, resident of Carbondale, IL, on 26 March 1886 in Lawrence Co., PA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984, pages 11–13.
Her lineage: Emma E. 1866 PA1, Thomas J. 1827 PA2, John A. 1790 on ship in transit from Ireland3, Michael 1765 Ireland4.
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ETHEL ALFORD WILCOX
Mother of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904
Grandmother of Karl Patrick Steele, AAFA #0905
From AAFA files
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Monday, 13 January 1997
Ethel Alford Wilcox, 91, of Lakewood died Nov. 22. Services were Dec. 23.
Mrs. Wilcox was born in Many, La., on Dec. 23, 1904. She married John Wilcox, 1931 and divorced him, 1936. She was a retired office manager. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary to American Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers.
Survivors include daughter Helen Steele of Lakewood; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
In another article:
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Thursday, 2 January 1997
Ethel Alford Wilcox Retired office manager, 91 Ethel Alford Wilcox of Lakewood, a retired office manager, died Nov. 22, in Glen Ayr Health Center in Lakewood. She was 91.
Private services were Dec. 23. There was cremation.
She was born Dec. 23, 1904. She was educated at Angelina County Texas School and Massey Business College in Lufkin, Texas.
She was an office manager, and also owned a real estate company and a personnel placement company.
She was a member of the Methodist church, Woodmen of the World Lodge in Houston, the Republican Party, and Women’s Auxiliary to the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers Inc.
She is survived by a daughter, Helen Wilcox Steele, Lakewood; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ethel A. Wilcox (SS# issued in TX), last residence Denver, Jefferson Co., CO.
Ethel’s full name was Gertha Ethel Alford, but she always used Ethel.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Gertha Ethel 1904 LA1, Julius Isadore 1866 LA2, Joseph W. 1816 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ETTA ELIZA ALFORD DEHAVEN
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 7 December 1927
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Escue Culver
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her mother, Hannah Harmon Alford Hunter, in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Etta Eliza 1871 IN1, Virgil 1844 IN2, William 1820 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EUGENE ERRETT ALFORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Sunday, 6 November 1988
Eugene E. Alford, 75, of Simla died Thursday [November 3]. He had been a rancher and welder in Simla for most of his life.
Visitation will be today from noon to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home…. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Leanna, Kan., on Oct. 25, 1913, to Isaac and Georgia (Blair) Alford. He lived near Simla for most of his life.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, Moose Lodge 224 of Colorado Springs, the Holtwood Gun Club, the Simla Volunteer Fire Department and was active in square dancing clubs.
Mr. Alford is survived by his former wife, Millie Erma (Carter) Alford, whom he married on July 10, 1938, in Moundville, Mo.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter, Ermagene Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by two sons, Harlan of Colorado Springs, and Ronald E. of Mountain View, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Catherine Dymkoski
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugene E. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Simla, Elbert Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his parents, Isaac Errett Alford and Georgia Blair Alford; and his former wife, Millie Erma Carter Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Eugene Errett Alford was born 25 Oct 1913 in Leanah, Allen Co., KS, son of Isac [sic] E. Alford and Georgia Blair.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Eugene Errett 1913 KS1, Isaac Errett 1884 KS2, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ?? 8.
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EUGENE M. “GENE” ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 28 December 2005
Alford, Gene—Denver. Final services and interment St. Louis, MO; Ronald L. Jones Funeral Chapel in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gene Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 14 Feb 1950, last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Eugene M. Alford, black, was born 14 Feb 1949 [different than SSDI] in West Point, MS, and died 22 Dec 2005.
From U.S. Public Records Index (Ancestry): Gene Alford, born 14 Feb 1950, lived in Denver, CO, in 1996.
From Find A Grave: Gene Alford has a memorial at Valhalla Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., MO, with a note: “Only cremated here and Ruth Winnie signed for his cremains.” In 2018, a Find A Grave photographer reported that the cemetery office has no record of him.
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EUGENE STANLEY HALLFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—17 November 2000
AURORA, CO—Eugene Stanley Hallford, 60, of Aurora died on November 12. Services were held on Monday, November 20, at Latter Day Saints Sable Ward, 111000 E. Alameda Ave.
Mr. Hallford was born in Nevada, Missouri, on December 20, 1939. He served in the Army. He was a security guard
Survivors include his mother, Georgia Spino of Missouri; daughters, Stephanie Brown of Aurora and Stacie Clark of Kansas; sister Cathy Martindale of Missouri; and nine grandchildren.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, glory bound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugene S. Hallford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Aurora, Adams Co., CO.
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EVELYN “BOBBYE” WIGGINS ALFORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 16 October 1987
Evelyn “Bobbye” W. Alford, 74, of Colorado Springs died at home Wednesday [October 14].
She was a secretary in civil service and had worked for the Navy in Charleston, W. Va., and Washington, D.C., and for the Army at Fort Carson.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Evergreen Funeral Home, Fountain and Union boulevards…. There will be cremation.
Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 28, 1913, in Charleston to Paul N. and Ella Louise (Hight) Wiggins.
She is survived by two sons, Clyde “Dan” of Colorado Springs and Frank T. of New Mexico; and two sisters, Hilda Mitchell and Molly Coleman, both of Lansing, Mich.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn W. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituary of her son Clyde Daniel Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Clyde Daniel Alford Sr., in West Virginia Obituaries.
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FLORENCE JEANETTE ALVORD MILLER ROBERTSON
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Wednesday, 20 October 1993
In another article:
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—29 October 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Florence Robertson, 84, a former resident of Colorado Springs, died Oct. 17, 1993, in Grand Junction. Services will be held Saturday in Eagle.
Mrs. Robertson was born April 17, 1909, in Boston, Ark., to Frank Alvord and Virginia (Burk) Alvord. She was married to Ordie Robertson, who is deceased.
She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Dorr of Colorado Springs and Joyce Colbeth of Grand Junction; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Robertson had lived in Colorado Springs from 1927 to 1932.
Photo from Sunset View Cemetery, Eagle, Eagle Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lalita Kuhn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florence J. Robertson (SS# issued in CO), last residence Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.
See the obituary of her mother, Virginia A. Burk Beam Alvord, in this compilation.
In 1930 Florence Miller, 20 married, age 16 at first marriage; and 2 daughters, both born CO: Joyce M. 2-8/12, and Virginia A. 8/12 and living in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, with Florence’s mother: Virginia A. Alvord, age 51 born AR, divorced.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Florence Jeanette 1904 AR1, Francis Wayland 1851 IL2, Nelson 1813 NY3, Joel 1779 CT4, Bela 1741 CT5, Aaron 1713 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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FOREST J. HOLFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 4 September 2005
Holford, Forest J.
12/11/1920 - 9/1/2005.
Preceded in death by first wife, Betty J.
Survived by wife Betty L.; children David (Alison), Michael (Carol), John (Diane), Laura (Tim); step-children Alan (Judy), Brett (Kay), Nancy (Roy), Mary (Jerry), Susan (Richard), 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Florence Holford, and nieces and nephews.
303-362-5341 for memorial information.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Joe P
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Forest J. Holford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Denver, Adams Co., CO.
See the obituary of his first wife, Betty J. Lattin Holford, in this compilation.
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FRANCES A. BAKER ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Monday, 4 February 1918
MRS. JOHN E. ALFORD DIES AT HER HOME NEAR FORT COLLINS
Mrs. Frances A. Alford, wife of John E. Alford, died Saturday, February 2nd. The deceased is well known here.
Frances A. Baker was born in North Dakota April 7, 1883; and when a small child moved with her parents to Colorado Springs. About 1901 the Baker family moved to Loveland. Miss Baker was married to John E. Alford March 4th, 1903, and resided for fourteen years on a farm near Fort Collins. Last spring Mr. and Mrs. Alford purchased a new ranch near Fort Collins where they were happily living when death claimed Mrs. Alford.
The deceased is mourned by her husband, a little daughter, Clara May, aged eight years, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Baker who reside in Hillsborough, Colo., and a brother, Edward C. Baker of Redding [sic: probably Reading], Pa.
Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church in Fort Collins on Tuesday morning, February 5th, at eleven o’clock. There are many friends in Loveland who feel deeply the loss of a good friend and extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
In another article:
WEEKLY COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Friday, 8 February 1918
On Saturday evening at 8:30 o’clock Mrs. John E. Alford died at the Mills hospital on North Loomis street following a very extended illness.
For some time she had been suffering from liver and kidney troubles and this was followed by peritonitis which brought the end.
She is survived by her parents who reside in Milliken, a husband and a daughter, aged 7. Not long ago Mr. Alford had purchased a ranch at Ault after disposing of one here and soon after Mrs. Alford showed signs of rapid decline.
The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Baptist church.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John Eugene Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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FRANCES LULU ALVORD ROCKWELL
FORT COLLINS EXPRESS-COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 28 February 1935
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VDR
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Harvey Alvord and Mary Ann Alger Alvord, in California Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 537:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Frances Lulu 1852 CA1, Harvey 1816 NY2, Asahel 1784 CT3, Thomas Gould 1742 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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FRANK ARNOLD ALFORD
Granduncle of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 15 May 1975
Frank A. Alford, 86, of Wellington died Wednesday [May 14] in a local nursing home after a two-week illness.
Arrangements are pending at Warren Funeral Chapel.
Alford was born Nov. 10, 1899, in Loveland. He married Alma J. Anderson Nov. 27, 1911, in Greeley.
He farmed for about 40 years in the Waverly area before his retirement. Alford lived all his life in this area.
Surviving are his wife; a brother, Charley of Greeley; and two sisters, Mrs. Beryle Dwinelle of Loveland and Mrs. Eleanor Gover of Atherton, Calif.
Photo from Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1975) dates of Frank Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Wellington, Larimer Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his wife, Alma J. Anderson Alford; daughter Grace E. Alford Webster; parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Arnold 1889 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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FRANK ARTHUR ALFORD
DAILY CAMERA
Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—Thursday, 29 August 2002
Frank Alford of Boulder died Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, at his home. He was 57. Cause of death is pending coroner’s investigation.
The son of Arthur Alford and Eunice Alford, he was born Aug. 1, 1945, in Compton, Calif.
He lived in Boulder for the last 18 years.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Colorado. He did volunteer work at the CU physics lab.
Survivors include a cousin, Francis Ohlman of Compton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Chinook Clubhouse, 1441 Broadway, Boulder. Interment will be at Green Lawn Cemetery in Berthoud.
Contributions may be made in his name to the Frank Alford Fund, in care of the Boulder County Mental Health Center, 1333 Iris Ave., Boulder, CO 80304.
Howe Mortuary of Boulder is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Berthoud, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, B.J. Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Frank A. Alford (SS# issued in CO) but list his death date as 21 Aug 2002, last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Frank Arthur Alford was born 1 Aug 1945 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Freyler.
From California, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Arthur O. Alford, born 1908, and Unice A. Freyler, born 1907, were married in 1943 and divorced in 1976.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Arthur 1945 CA1, Arthur Oscar 1908 WA2, Oscar Goodsell 1876 KS3, Martin Luther 1846 IL4, Clark Baker 1803 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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FORREST DEAN HALFORD, SR.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 24 March 2004
Halford, Forrest Dean Sr.—Born August 19, 1924; died March 19, 2004 in Denver. A WWII veteran and recording artist with several songs that received high critical review in the 60’s.
Preceded in death by wife Beverly.
Survived by sons Forrest Jr. and John, and daughters Janice, Sharon, Roxanne.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Forrest Halford (his son)
“WWII, Pacific Theatre, Philippines, Leyte, etc., for the duration of the war. Combat Engineers, US Army.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Forrest D. Halford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Arvada, Jefferson Co., CO.
See the obituary of his second wife, Beverly Jean Nelson Romano Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother David Franklyn Halford in California Obituaries; and of his sister Lorna Marion Halford Mobley in Texas Obituaries.
U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry) lists Forrest D. Halford, “S Sgt US Army World War II” buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. He enlisted on 19 Aug 1943 [his 19th birthday].
From California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959 (Ancestry): Forrest D. Halford, age 24, married Norma J. Owens, age 17, on 26 July 1949 in Tulare Co., CA.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): In Ventura Co., CA, two Halford children were born to a mother whose maiden name was Owens: Janice Jean Halford, 1950, and Forrest Dean Halford, 1954.
From California Divorce Index, 1966–1984 (Ancestry): Forrest D. Halford and Beverly J. Halford were divorced in San Bernardino Co. on 27 Nov 1979.
In 1940, the family is listed in Exeter, Tulare Co., CA: May A. David, age 52 born ME; and her sons, all born in CA: David F. Halford 17, Forrest D. Halford 15, and John W. David 9.
Also in 1940, George W. Holford, age 55 born WI, is an inmate in “Stockton State Hospital for Insane.”
In 1930, they are living in Hollister, San Benito Co., CA: Mathew David, age 42 born CA; his wife May 42 born ME; and stepchildren, all born CA: June 9, David 5, and Forrest 5.
From 1925 and 1927 City Directories, Modesto, CA (Ancestry): George W. Holford, auto mechanic, and Mrs. May Holford, are in Modesto, Stanlislaus Co., CA.
In 1928, George W. Holford is listed but May is not.
From California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry): Dean F. Holford was born 19 Aug 1924 in Stanislaus Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Buford. Also born there to the same mother are twins George D. Holford and June E. Holford, born 21 Apr 1921.
On George W. Holford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he clearly signs his last name Holford. He is a machinist, age 34, born 12 Aug 1884, living in Modesto, Stanlislaus Co., CA. His nearest relative is Mrs. May Holford of the same address.
In 1900, George W. Holford, age 15 born Aug 1884, is listed in Grant Co., WI, with his parents, Lyman and Roxie Holford, and sisters Ethel and Bartie.
His HALFORD/HOLFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Forrest Dean 1924 CA1, George W. 1884 WI2, Lyman David 1842 PA3, William Carroll 1809 NY4, John E. 1770 England5, Edward 1740 England6.
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FREDERICK CUSHMAN ALFORD
Granduncle of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
Photo from the Fort Collins Library, posted to his Find A Grave memorial
FORT COLLINS EXPRESS-COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Friday, 21 May 1943
In another article:
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Sunday, 23 May 1943
Photo from Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Friday
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Nathaniel Cushman Alford and Anna Eliza Hobbs Alford; and sister Abbie Alford Maxfield in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Anna Helen Alford Umstot and Lore Edwin Alford in California Obituaries.
On Frederick Cushman Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, born 22 May 1875. He is living in Fort Collins, Larimore Co., CO, and his contact is Mrs. R.A. Maxfield [his sister]. He clearly signed his full name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frederick Cushman 1875 CO1, Nathaniel Cushman 1834 ME2, Nathaniel 1807 ME3, Deacon Lore 1766 CT4, Nathaniel 1738 CT5, Nathaniel 1688 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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FREDA MARIE “FREDDIE” ALFORD DELATORRE THOMPSON
Niece of Iris Elizabeth Alford Masback, AAFA #0729
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Freda Thompson, age 80, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully with her husband, Ted, at her side on March 23, 2020.
Freda was born May 28, 1939 in Manchester, Georgia to Frederick N. and Sabra Irene Alford. At the age of 3, her mother was killed in an automobile accident and was raised by her father with the aid of her grandmother who had a tremendous influence on her life. At the age of 13, her grandmother passed after she advised Freda on how to seek a better life. In her search, she was able to have herself accepted as a resident and student at Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton, South Carolina where she graduated from high school in 1957 and was awarded a scholarship to Montreat College in Montreat, North Carolina at which she attended one year.
We often referred to her as a “transcender” because she was able to overcome the many adversities. She moved to Houston Texas, married, had a daughter and eventually became co-founder/owner of the oil field related electrical products firm of Panex Corporation in Houston, TX.
In 1977 she met Ted at a “Mensa” gather and they immediately connected. Although it took a relationship of over 3 years, they married on July 18, 1981 and had a wonderful life of traveling and just celebrating life.
Freda is survived by her loving husband, Ted, her daughter, Linda Elaine and son-in-law, Kyle Fitze and their two sons, Ryan and Sean and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews .
She is preceded in death by her two half brothers, Aldean W. Royal and Bobby Michael Royal.
She filled many lives with love and will be greatly missed. She is currently at rest at Swan-Law Funeral Directors. There will be no public internment due to the coronavirus shut down. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Texas, Birth Index (Ancestry): Linda Elaine Delatorre was born 10 July 1964 in Harris Co., TX, daughter of Leroy Christo Delatorre and Freda Marie Alford.
1940 census, Gill, Meriwether Co., GA:
Fred Alford head 23 GA carpenter
Irene wife 24 GA
A.W. Royal son 6 GA
Bobbie M. Royal son 4 GA
Fred Marie Alford dau 10/12 GA
Wofford Fuller bro [?] 23 GA
From Find A Grave: Sabra Irene Venable Royal Alford (1915–1942) is buried in Manchester Cemetery, Manchester, Meriwether Co., GA.
On Fred Napoleon Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, born 10 Dec 1916 in Molena, Pike Co., GA. He is living in Manchester, Meriwether Co., GA. His contact is his mother, Mrs. Willie Jefferson Alford of Manchester.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Freda Marie 1939 GA1, Frederick Napoleon 1916 GA2, William Jefferson 1883 GA3, John Jefferson 1856 GA4, Thomas Jefferson 1814 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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GARY DEAN ALFORD
Callahan-Edfast Morturary & Crematory
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—_____ April 2020
A much loved husband, father, and brother, Gary Dean Alford, passed on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the age of 55.
Gary was born January 22, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five siblings to parents, John and Sallie Alford, who preceded him in death.
Gary served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Roseville, California Mission. Gary met and married Catherine on May 27, 1987. They were married for all time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple August 16, 1990. Together they raised two beautiful daughters, Sallie Lynne Alford and Katrina Ann Alford. Gary was known for his quiet strength and compassionate nature. He was always lending a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on. Gary always went the extra mile in all that he did and was a wonderful example of a disciple of Christ. He loved his God and his family. He enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews and going to garage sales to find the perfect deal.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughters, Sallie and Katrina; brothers, Jerry (Janelle) Kershner of Grand Junction, and John (Melissa) Alford of the state of Washington; and two sisters, Kelly (Melvin) Bergman of Braman, Oklahoma, and Kathy (Kendall) Glad of Grand Junction, Colorado. Uncle Gary was loved and treasured by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 10am at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cara
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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GEORGE WADLEIGH ALFORD
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Friday, 28 May 1926
Photo from Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Singh
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Wren Alford; parents, William Beebe Alford and Mary Ann Frye Alford; and siblings Marian C. Alford Boyd and William Arnold Alford in this compilation.
From CO Marriages: George W. Alford married Alice Wren in Denver, CO, on 13 Nov 1883.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: George Wadleigh 1854 IL1, William Beebe 1815 NY2, Arnold 1780 CT3, Eliphalet 1752 CT4, Job 1708 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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GEORGIA BLAIR ALFORD
Georgia Blair Alford and her son Eugene Errett Alford, 1914
Photo from Catherine Dymkoski, Rathdrum, ID—used with permission
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 10 July 1981
Services for Georgia Alford of Simla will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Chapel.... Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, a housewife, died Thursday in a Colorado Springs hospital.
She was born June 24, 1887, in Allen County, Kan., and had been a resident of Colorado Springs since 1906.
Mrs. Alford was married Sept. 14, 1906, in Colorado Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, I.E. Alford, in 1971. She was graduated from the Kansas City Institute in 1905. Mrs. Alford belonged to the Alta Vista Extension Club, the Maizeland Garden Club, the National Federation Garden Club and several 4-H clubs. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Eugene Alford of Simla, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Isaac Errett Alford, which includes a photo of their shared cemetery plot with no gravestones; and son Eugene Errett Alford in this compilation.
See also the large 1914 Blair family photo under Corinne Ruth Alford Miller, which includes Georgia and her son Eugene.
A Bible record, sent by Georgia’s great-niece Catherine Dymkoski, lists her as “Georgia Blair, Born June 24, 1888” born in Leanna [Allen Co.], KS.
See Isaac and Georgia’s Marriage Record Report and a newspaper announcement of their marriage, which took place in Colorado Springs, CO, on 19 September 1908.
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GERTRUDE E. SHELLABARGER ALFORD
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha, Douglas Co., NE—Friday, 13 January 1978
Alford—Gertrude E., age 78 yrs., Longmont, Colo.
Survived by husband, Reuel S., Longmont, Colo., 2 daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Backus, Berkeley, Calif.; Mrs. Robert (Mary) Venuti, West Springs, Ill., 4 grandchildren.
Graveside services Sal. 1:30 PM Fairview Cemetery, Papillion [Sarpy Co.], Neb….
Kahler Mortuary, Papillion
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, kweaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show Gertrude Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 21 Aug 1899 and died _____ Jan 1978, last residence Longmont, Boulder Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her parents-in-law, Reuel S. Alford and Agnes Dora Hartman Alford, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial identifies her parents: Hugh L. and Lula E. Shellabarger.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Reuel Stillman 1898 NE1, Reuel S. 1863 NE2, Aaron B. 1833 NY3, Ruel 1801 VT4, Ashley Owen 1770 VT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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GLADYS MAE JENSEN FOOS ALFORD
BRUSH NEWS-TRIBUNE
Brush, Morgan Co., CO—Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Gladys Mae Alford, 97, was born on April 19, 1927, in Fort Morgan, CO, to Irving and Helen Jensen, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at East Morgan County Hospital on May 1, 2024.
She graduated Wiggins HS as valedictorian in 1945. After high school, she married Harold Foos (Wiggins), where they lived and farmed on the Foos family farm. One of her most remembered stories is how she would need to go into the root cellar for canned food, and always had a shovel in her hands, to be ready to fend off a rattlesnake, often coiled above the entryway.
In the early 1950’s, the small family moved to a farm in Fort Morgan, raising corn and livestock. Then a few years later, a family of eight, they moved to Hillrose, CO, where they raised and farmed sugarbeets. During harvest, she would go daily to work at the weigh station, weighing each haul that came through. She made many life-long friends throughout her life in Wiggins, Hillrose, and Brush, and kept close relationships with them all.
The family next moved to Brush, CO, where Gladys became an avid bowler, achieving many awards for perfect games. She started work as a nurse’s aide at Sunset Manor in the mid-sixties and realized her love for caring for others. She became a single parent, went to NJC for her LPN license, and worked at East Morgan County Hospital until retirement.
Gladys married Chester Alford in 1975, and camping, fishing and gardening became a big part of her life. After they both retired, they made semi-annual trips to Alaska, bringing home canned salmon and their other treasures. They made regular trips to Oklahoma and Utah, bringing home pecans from Chester’s family farm, and many fruits home from Chester’s son George’s (Verna) home in Utah and used these fruits for canning preserves. She also had another step-son, Joe (Dot), who live in Louisiana.
She was an ardent and intelligent reader, absorbing Civil War books, the Bible (reading through its entirety twice), German-Russian immigration fictions/non-fictions, and many wildlife books. She was active in Bible Study and attended church at the Brush United Methodist Church. There wasn’t a question asked about the Bible that she couldn’t answer. She later attended church at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Church.
Gladys is survived by six children, Bob Foos, Plattsmouth, NE (Joyce Bishop), Barbara Seago, Monument, CO (Loren), Gloria Zelinsky (ex – Mark), Lakewood, CO, Terry Foos, Brush, CO, Debbie Alexander, Omaha, NE, Shari Quillin, Thornton, CO (Kevin), one sister, Arlene Haarhues, Greeley, CO, 9 grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 4 nephews, and 4 nieces.
Preceding her in death are her parents, one sister and one brother, her husband, Chester, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and 2 nephews.
A private family ceremony is being planned for a future date.
Photo from Memory Gardens, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Morgan County Memorials & Granite Works LLC
Photo posted 27 Dec 2023
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Chester Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone in Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK, posted in 2018, but Gladys is probably not buried there.
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GLORIA INEZ HALLFORD RYAN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 10 November 1998
Gloria Inez Hallford Ryan, 66, of Littleton died Nov. 6. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Littleton.
Mrs. Ryan was born in Newton, Ala., Oct. 2, 1932. She married Richard Ryan, 1956. She worked in the medical field. She was a member of the Daughters of American Colonists.
Survivors include her husband of Littleton; daughter Celia of Littleton; son Michael of Golden; three grandchildren.
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GORDON BOND ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Sunday, 21 January 1996
Gordon Bond Alford, 88, of Aurora died Jan. 17. Services were held, with burial at Fairmount Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Norman, Okla., on Sept. 19, 1907. He married Maud Sparks, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife.
Survivors include son Jim of Aurora; daughter Judy Goode of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VDR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gordon B. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.
We included the obituaries of his mother, May Bond Alford; and sister Elizabeth Alford Owens in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Gordon Bond 1907 OK1, Gordon Benjamin 1881 GA2, Allen Stephens 1848 GA3, John Allen 1815 GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GRACE E. ALFORD WEBSTER
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Tuesday, 15 March 1966
Mrs. Grace E. Webster, native of Loveland, died Sunday morning at a Denver hospital at the age of 54. She lived near Fort Collins.
Mrs. Webster was born in Loveland May 3, 1912, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alford. She lived in Larimer county all her life.
She and Larry Webster, who survives, were married July 17, 1935, at Greeley. They had no children.
Services were conducted this afternoon at the Warren Funeral chapel, Fort Collins. Interment was in Roselawn cemetery.
Photo from Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MsFoxRider
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Frank Arnold Alford and Alma J. Anderson Alford, in this compilation.
SSDI records show that Lawrence A. Webster was born 31 Oct 1909 and died 15 Oct 1993, last residence Bayfield, La Plata Co., CO.
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HAROLD GRANT ALFORD
Photo from Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Saturday, 29 December 2010
Harold G. Alford—He was born Aug. 19, 1928 and he passed away Dec. 26, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth; children, Joel (Sheryl), Dan (Janet) and Mark (Diana); four grandchildren, James, Sarah, Anna and Jackie; siblings, Donald and Evelyn.
A memorial service will be held on Thurs., Dec. 30, at 2:00 pm at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Littleton….
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold G. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.
We included the obituaries of his brother Donald Stanley Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of his sister Evelyn V. Alford Williams in Georgia Obituaries.
On Harold Grant Alford’s 1946 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 19 Aug 1928 in Clay Co., AL. He is living in Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL. His contact is his brother James Alford of the same address.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Harold Grant 1928 AL1, Elvy Durrell 1893 AL2, William Lafayette 1869 AL3, Thomas Lafayette 1834 GA4, Julius Charles 1805 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HARRY DWIGHT ALFORD
FORT COLLINS EXPRESS-COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Wednesday, 18 June 1941
Photos from Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Logan Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Our Colorado Family
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Alice B. Courtright Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, George P. Alford and Jennie M. Alford, in Nebraska Obituaries; and of his first wife, Laura Bell Yenne Alford, in Iowa Obituaries.
From Nebraska, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Harry D. Alford, age 23 born in IA, son of George P. Alford and Jennie Kirk, married Laura Yenne, age 22 born in IN, daughter of John W. Yenne and Sally Peak, on 10 Nov 1892 in Brandon, Perkins Co., NE.
His lineage: Harry Dwight 1868, George P. 1845 OH2.
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HAZEL JANE ALFORD BLACKBURN FIELD
“Hazel, 25 years old”
Photo from CristaGO’s Ormandy-Denton Family Tree (Ancestry)
DAILY RECORD
Cañon City, Fremont Co., CO—Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Hazel J. Field passed away at Skyline Ridge Nursing on April 27.
She was born to William Roy Alford and Madeline Wetherald Alford in Colorado Springs January 18, 1919. Hazel grew up in Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. Her mother died when she was 11 and she became the homemaker for her dad and two siblings.
Hazel was a cosmetologist for 55 years. She retired from the Broadmoor Hotel at age 65. She then moved to Canon City to be near family. Never one to be idle, she saw a need for foot care for the homebound and elderly. She was known as the “toenail lady.” She continued this service until she was 88. Mom enjoyed rides in the mountains, hiking, walking the river walk and all over Canon City, attending the mini senior college and making crafts. She was a member of the Cattlewomen’s Association, Golden Age Center joining in her 80’s when she was getting “old”, and was one of the original Wednesday Walkers.
Hazel loved her Jesus and her church. After her move to Canon City she joined Christian Family Fellowship where she continued teaching classes for all age groups. She never stopped her Bible learning. While at CFF she started the OAB (Older and Better) Group for seniors enjoying many outings with the group. Hazel was always active and open to new experiences. She was a classy lady who enjoyed life!
Hazel is survived by her children: Donna (Pat) Puzzo of Atkinson, N.H., Ken (Sandra) Field, Littleton, CO, Jeanine (Geoff) Ormandy, Canon City, CO and Robert (Sherri) Field, Lubbock, TX; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Field; siblings Charles (Bud) Alford and Betty Cook; and grandson David.
A service to celebrate her life will be held April 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Family Fellowship, 1011 Monroe Avenue with lunch to follow….
The family would like to thank the staff at Skyline Ridge for their loving care of our mom. She received loving care and respect. During her journey home, they met our every need.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, William Roy Alford, in this compilation.
From CO Marriages: Hazel Jane Alford married W. Randall Blackburn on 30 May 1936 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
1940 Census, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO:
W.R. Alford head 57 KS Fuel Co. Truck Driver
Betty dau 20 CO
Charles son 14 CO
Hazle Blackburn dau 21 CO Laundry Checking Clerk
Donna Blackburn gr-dau 2 CO
From Colorado, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Hazel J. Field and William K. Field were divorced on 20 Nov 1968 in El Paso Co., CO.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1803 NC.
Her lineage: Hazel Jane 1919 CO1, William Roy 1898 MO2, William Elihu 1860 MO3, William 1838 NC4, William 1803 NC5.
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HAZEL VIRGINIA MCCART ALVORD
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO
Posted by niece Elaine Wischnowsky – used with permission
DAILY TIMES-CALL
Longmont, CO—13 June 2007
July 30, 1915 - June 10, 2007
Hazel Virginia (McCart) Alvord of Boulder, Colorado, died June 10, 2007. She was 91.
Mrs. Hazel Alvord was born July 30, 1915, in Boone County, Nebraska, to William and Grace (Thome) McCart. The family moved to Longmont, Colorado, in 1924.
As a youth, Hazel joined the Longmont Central Presbyterian Church.
Hazel graduated from Longmont High School, and worked at the Longmont J.C. Penney store where she met her future husband Herman Frank (Al) Alvord. They were married August 8, 1943, in the family home.
They moved to Pueblo, Colorado, after WWII, where Al worked at Colorado Fuel and Iron as superintendent of industrial relations, then to, Buffalo, New York, and Denver. In 1961, they moved to Boulder, where they lived for the last 46 years.
Hazel volunteered her time at a Pueblo hospital and Boulder Community Hospital. She and Al were long-standing members of First Presbyterian Church of Boulder. Hazel was a president and member of the Presbyterian Women”s organization.
Hazel’s passion was entertaining family and friends in their home. Many close friendships were created and maintained over the years in Pueblo, Buffalo, and Boulder. Hazel and Al greatly valued these friendships, greeting all with grace and hospitality. Hazel enjoyed gourmet cooking and flower gardening.
Hazel and Al attended the opera regularly, enjoyed classical music, and traveled extensively. A marriage of 60 years affirmed their devotion to each other.
She was preceded in death by her husband and one sister, Arnola Archer. Two sisters, Irma Bledsoe and DeLola Kelly, both of Longmont, three nieces, two nephews, and several grandnieces and grandnephews survive Hazel.
A memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, Colorado, 10:00 a.m., Friday June 15, 2007. A private inurnment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: University of Colorado Foundation / Hazel Alvord memorial, 422 U.C.B., Boulder, Colorado, 80309-0422.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel V. Alvord (SS# issued in CO), last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CA.
See the obituary of her husband, Herman Frank Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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HELEN JEANETTE ALFORD MENK
Senior photo, Coloradan, 1943 yearbook, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
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Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—10 November 2010
Helen Alford Menk died peacefully at her home in Boulder on November 5, 2010. She was 89.
The daughter of C.H. “Sparks” and Mabel Lewis Alford, Helen was born on May 5, 1921 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Helen graduated from Fort Collins High School and went on to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. Helen graduated from the University of Colorado’s prestigious School of Business in 1943, and proudly, was one of only six women to attend the Business School at that time. Helen was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority in college and remained an active member throughout her life.
Helen married Donald F. Menk on April 2, 1946, and together they started the Boulder Travel Agency in 1947. Helen was very proud of the fact that Boulder Travel remains the longest standing travel agency in the state. She retired from Boulder Travel in 1983.
Her husband, Donald F. Menk, preceded Helen in death.
Her two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce A. Menk and Phipps of Denver and Brian D. Menk and Debra of Boulder, four granddaughters, Meredith Jones of Denver, Courtney Menk of Denver, Shannon Menk of Boulder, and Stephanie Menk of Boulder survive her. She also has two great grandchildren.
Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also a generous financial contributor to many charitable organizations including the University of Colorado at Boulder, the Boulder Community Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital of Denver. Helen was an avid Bridge player and also enjoyed knitting, taking care of her cats, and traveling.
Helen was a member of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. Contributions in Helen’s honor can be made to St. Aidan’s or to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation.
A private memorial service for family is planned.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Helen A. Menk (SS# issued in CO), last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
See the obituary of her father, Clark Hartman Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Helen Jeanette 1921 CO1, Clark Hartman 1893 NE2, Reuel S. 1863 NE3, Aaron B. 1833 NY4, Ruel 1801 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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HELEN JUNE JOY ALFRED MILES
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—6 May 1971
Last rites for Helen June Miles, 58, of Rangely, mother of Mrs. Bob Pearce of Meeker, were held Wednesday, May 5, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rangely.... Mrs. Miles passed away at 4:58 am Monday at the Rangely District Hospital following an illness of five years.
Helen June Miles was born in Meeker June 23, 1912, and attended the Meeker schools. Following her formal education she moved to California where she made her home until 1943. At that time she returned to Colorado and made her home in Craig. In 1944 she moved back to California and resided there for another five years. Her husband, Ralph H. Alfred, whom she married in Glenwood Springs in 1929, passed away in 1949. In 1950 she moved to Rangely and made her home there until her death.
She is survived by her husband, V.G. Miles, of Rangely whom she married in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1950, and five daughters: Mrs. Shirley Eckre of Oxnard, California, Mrs. Elaine Pearce of Meeker, Mrs. Sandra Hefley of Grand Junction, Joan Miles, and Deborah Miles of Rangely; her mother Mrs. Ada M. Joy of Meeker; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers John and Howard Joy of Mesa, Arizona; 2 sisters Mrs. Violette Bartlett of Craig and Mrs. Delphane Brewer of Rangely. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews....
Serving as pallbearers were Glenn Bowman, Herb Lowe, Bob Lewis, Rod Danielson, Bernie Stephenson, and L.V. Flaniken.
Interment was in Highland Cemetery in Meeker....
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emma E. Walling
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Ralph Harold Alfred, in California Obituaries.
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HENRY NEWTON ALFORD
Great-grandfather of George Geoffrey Miller, AAFA #0253
Photo from GeorgeGMiller’s GeoMiller family tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Wednesday, 2 February 1927
The funeral of Henry N. Alford will be held at the Blunt Parlors Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock….
Mr. Alford was a member of the West Side male chorus. A Quartet from this chorus will sing. Burial in Fairview cemetery. (Blunt.)
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Rohwedder
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Cora B. Hibbard Alford; daughter Corinne Ruth Alford Miller; and brother Isaac Errett Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Anthony Wayne Alford; sisters Mary Parthena Alford and Pauline Ruth Alford Deweese Reinhardt in Kansas Obituaries; sister Beulah Helen Alford Roberts in California Obituaries; and brother Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
Henry Newton Alford’s WWI Draft Registration, Bent Co., CO, says he was born 5 Aug 1882 and names his wife Cora Alford.
From Kansas, County Marriages, 1811–1911 (Ancestry): Newton Alford married Cora Hibbard on 15 Feb 1908 in Allen Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Henry Newton 1882 KS1, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ?? 7.
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HERBERT LEE ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 25 April 2010
Mr. Herbert Lee Alford, 80, Former Vice President of the American Woodman Life Insurance Company, Denver. 1 Son, 2 brothers, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other, relative & friends.
Services Tuesday 11:00 AM, New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd., to Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-7 PM, Taylor Mortuary….
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emery Reynolds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert L. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 2 Dec 1929 and died 19 Apr 2010, last residence Denver, Denver Co., CO.
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HERMAN FRANK “AL” ALVORD
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO
Posted by niece Elaine Wischnowsky – used with permission
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Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—9 October 2003
Herman Frank Alvord, 87, of Boulder, died of natural causes in Boulder on Monday, October 6, 2003. A memorial service was held on Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Boulder.
Born in Coin, Iowa, on July 27, 1916, he was the son of Bert C. and Minnie Mae Stamper Alvord. He graduated from Pueblo Centennial High School in 1935. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1939 from the University of Colorado. He did his graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. On August 6, 1943, in Longmont, he married Hazel Virginia McCart. He moved to Boulder in 1962 from Buffalo, New York. He worked as superintendent of industrial relations at Colorado Fuel and Iron in Pueblo and Buffalo from 1941 to 1971. He retired as director of industrial engineering for CF&I Corp. in Denver in 1971.
He enlisted in the army as a radar officer with 551 Signal Air Warning Battalion in the Philippines. He was the commander of a radar site in Florida. His active duty ended in 1946 and he received an honorable discharge from the Army Reserves in 1950.
From 1972 to 1982, he served as personnel director for all four Colorado campuses and served on the CU alumni Board and Director’s Club. He also served on the Boulder County Board for RSVP for 20 years and was staff director for the advisory committee. He served on the engineering council for three years and, in September 1988, was awarded the President’s Citation for extraordinary efforts in advancement of CU.
Survivors include his wife of Boulder.
A sister, Faerie Glynn, preceded him in death.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Missduty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herman F. Alvord (SS# issued by the Railroad Board), last residence Boulder, Boulder Co., CO.
See the obituary of his wife, Hazel Virginia McCart Alvord, in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 542:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Herman Frank 1916 IA1, Bert Clyde 1885 IA2, Seth Sanford 1848 OH3, Elbridge Deming 1820 IA4, Elijah Johnson 1770 CT5, Obed 1744 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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IRENE M. STEVENS ALFORD
Aunt of Jerald Robert Alford, AAFA #0113
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Tuesday, 29 June 1976
Graveside rites for Mrs. Irene M. Alford, 1826 Sheldon Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery….
A 60-year resident of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Alford died Friday in a local hospital. She was born July 2, 1898, in Montana, and was married in 1943 in Raton, N.M.
She was a member of Pikes Peak United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, William Roy Alford; a son, Lloyd Stevens of Florida; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Hazel Field of Colorado Springs and Mrs. Betty Jo Cook, Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren.
Swan Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mariah Hudson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1976) dates of Irene Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituary of her second husband, William Roy Alford, in this compilation.
Irene’s maiden name has not been found in available records.
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ISAAC ERRETT ALFORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Tuesday, 29 August 1972
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories Mortuary for Isaac E. Alford of 815 N. Logan St. who died Saturday in a local hospital. The Rev. Warren Hile will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Virgil Reeves, Marshall Reeves, Lester Reeves, Alvin Asper, Hal Warren and Don Blackwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lawrence Higbee, Jim Baird, Winfield Rogers, Clarence Jackson, Andy Burkett, Ergar Polders, Earl Bates, Ernie Carlson, Mastin Fortman and Clarence Pfleeger.
Mr. Alford was born Feb. 2, 1884 in Leanna [Allen Co.], Kan. He came to Colorado in 1907 and homesteaded at Simla, retiring and moving to Colorado Springs in 1947.
He was married in 1908 in Colorado Springs. Mr. Alford was affiliated with the First Christian Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Georgia Alford; a son, Eugene E. Alford of Colorado Springs; two sisters, Pauline DeWeese of Chanute, Kan., and Buelah Roberts of San Bardino [San Bernardino], Calif.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In another article:
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Tuesday, 7 December 1937
I.E. ALFORD NAMED MASTER FARMER
Six farmers—five of them Nebraskans and one for Colorado—were honored today as the master farmers of 1937. They are I.E. Alford of El Paso county, Colorado….
Basis upon which these top-rank farmers were selected is a scorecard listing five principal qualifications: (1) operation and maintenance of the farm; (2) business methods and ability; (3) general farm appearance and upkeep; (4) home and family life, and (6) citizenship….
Mr. Alford dry-farms 700 acres in El Paso county, near Colorado Springs. He staked out his homestead there in 1903. He had attended college and then had worked in a Colorado gold mill. To help tide him thru the early homesteading years he taught the neighboring country school for eight winters. With this revenue he built himself a comfortable home and good farm buildings.
Mr. Alford’s farming methods have advanced with the years. He has followed a systematic method of farming, always planning a year ahead. Each field has a new crop on it every third year. All straw stalks and manure are returned to the soil. For the last 10 years he has practiced blank listing at right angles to the prevailing winds, catching all snow and preserving a maximum of moisture. He has found contour farming a most profitable practice. Mr. Alford also has had success with furrow drills, after first experimenting with a homemade one. On the side he breeds coyote hunting dogs, selling them at prices ranging from $25 to $100.
“Our chief crops,” Mr. Alford says, “are wheat, oats, beans, and corn.” He owns 480 acres. He cultivates 315 acres of this, and rents an additional 120 acres. He works beans into his crop rotation schedule and reaps good harvest. This year he had 200 acres. His pinto bean fields have been acclaimed the best in the state of Colorado. His wheat acreage is about 100 each year, with about 35 acres on corn.
Mr. Alford raises high-grade Hampshire sheep on his place. In the past he also has kept large flocks of poultry.
The Alfords have two children, both boys. Together the boys own 30 head of purebred Hampshire ewes. The eldest son is out of high school and will start farming for himself on a rented place next spring. Mr. Alford takes his family on frequent trips, and of them says this: “I always like to see what people in other localities are doing; and after finding out, I try to improve on their practices myself.”
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MSB
From the photographer: “According to Evergreen Cemetery records, this is where Isaac Errett Alford and Georgia Alford are buried. Unfortunately, there are no markers. Richard Wayne Alford is buried nearby in Block 230-Grave 369.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1972) dates of Isaac Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his wife, Georgia Blair Alford; son Eugene Errett Alford; and brother Henry Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Anthony Wayne Alford; and sister Beulah Helen Alford Roberts in California Obituaries; of his sisters Mary Parthena Alford and Pauline Ruth Alford Deweese Reinhardt in Kansas Obituaries; and of his brother Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
See Isaac and Georgia’s Marriage Record Report and a newspaper announcement of their marriage, which took place in Colorado Springs, CO, on 19 September 1908.
From Catherine Dymkoski: “His signature on his WWI Draft Registration Card is ‘Isaac Errett Alford.’ Also, his grave site location for Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is recorded for ‘Issac Errett Alford’”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Isaac Errett 1884 KS1, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ?? 7.
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JAMES GILBERT ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—31 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
James C. [sic] Alford of Lakewood, a machinist, died Oct. 21 in Lakewood. He was 87.
Services were Oct. 24 at Highland Mortuary. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 24, 1909, in Montrose [Montrose Co.]. He married Elsie Paul in Long Beach, Calif.
He was a member of the Masons.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Donald, Westminster; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, Thornton, Adams Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James G. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Westminster, Adams Co., CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Gilbert 1909 CO1, George Washington 1880 IN2, James Madison 1841 IN3, George Washington 1817 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ?? 8.
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JAMES JULIUS ALFORD, SR.
Granduncle of Linda Jean Culbertson Pound, AAFA #1207
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 23 May 1928
In another article:
EL PASO EVENING POST
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Thursday, 24 May 1928
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Lillian May Johnson Alford; and daughter Cynthia Jane Alford Timberlake in Hawaii Obituaries; of his parents, William Douglas Alford and Sarah Leana Haynie Alford; and sisters Bessie Jewel Alford Salyards, Ollie Lee Alford Giddens, and Willie Elizabeth Alford Baden Clement in Louisiana Obituaries; of his brother Wilmot Donald Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his sister Maude Mabel Alford Barganier Bamburger in Texas Obituaries.
On the 1900 census, Minden, Webster Parish, LA, he is Jas. J. Alford, age 14, born Nov 1885 [different than gravestone but probably correct]. He is living with his parents, Wm. D. and Sarah L. Alford, and 7 siblings.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), James Julius Alford is age 32, born 22 Nov 1885. His occupation, unemployed, is “newspaper, advertising.” He is living in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. His mother, Sarah Leanna Alford of Pinesville, LA, is his contact.
From CO Marriages: James Julius Alford married Lillian May Johnson in Denver, CO, on 10 July 1920.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Some of the Descendants of John Alford ca1801 North Carolina.
His lineage: James Julius 1885 LA1, William Douglas 1858 MS2, Julius Caesar 1823 AL3, John 1801 NC4.
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JAMES RUSSELL ALFORD
From Atlanta Constitution, 7 July 1907—see article belwo
NASHVILLE BANNER
Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Thursday, 19 April 1923
In another article:
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Thursday, 19 April 1923
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron West
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Cora Bell Harris Alford; and daughter Coma Russell Alford Bittenbender in Virginia Obituaries; of his parents, Andrew Jackson Alford and Margaret Ann Russell Alford; and brother Detraville Massey Alford in Tennessee Obituaries; and of his sister Maggie Ermin Alford Fenner in Ohio Obituaries.
From:
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Sunday, 7 July 1907
His lineage: James Russell 1866 TN1, Andrew Jackson 1832 TN2.
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JEANETTE “TEENIE” STOOPS HARRISON HOLFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Monday, 17 November 2008
Jeanette Holford, 68, died on 11-13-2008.
Survived by four sons, Dwayne Harrison, Darryl Harrison, Darrin Harrison, Doug Harrison; grandchildren, Luke, Shala, Nathan, Brittany, Austin, Kyla.
Preceded in death by sister, Darlene, and grand- son, Tyler.
Services for family and friends: … Service Wed. 2:00 PM, both at Highland Mortuary.
Photo from Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, Thornton, Adams Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeanette T. Holford (SS# issued in CO) was born 1 Aug 1940, last residence Denver, Adams Co., CO.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Cecile V. Holford, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as William L. Stoops and Julia T. Brownlee.
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JESSIE MABEL CASINGER HALFORD
Photo from jhalford305’s Halford Family Tree (Ancestry)
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Tuesday, 11 November 1980
Photo from Nelson Clay Cemetery, Clay Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tina&James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1980) dates of Jesse Halford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her children Basil Garland Halford, Dorothy May Halford Chappel, Margaret Louise Halford Richardson, and Mary Lou Halford Davis in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Richard Darrell Halford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Burlion R. 1897 AR1, John C. 1857 MO2, Andrew W. 1827 TN3, Jacob ???? ??4.
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JESSIE MAUDE ALFORD RICHART
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 26 May 1960
Mrs. Reece (Jessie M.) Richart of 335 E. Twelfth, died early this morning at a local nursing home at the age of 88.
Mrs. Richart was born April 26, 1873, at Golden to Arnold and Alice Alford. She and Reece Richart were married Dec. 25, 1892, and lived here most of their married life. They observed their 69th wedding anniversary Monday.
Survivors in addition to her husband, Reece, include two daughters, Mrs. R.J. Heckart of Greeley and Mrs. John Brown of Denver; four sisters, Mrs. Roy Gover of Woodside, Calif.; Mrs. Jean Bonnell of Redwood City, Calif.; Mrs. Lawrence Peterson of Denver, and Mrs. Walter Dwinelle of Loveland and two brothers, Frank Alford of Wellington, and Charles Alford of Greeley. There also are two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services and arrangements will be announced later by Kibbey Funeral home.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Jessie Maude 1873 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JOANNA “RENE” ALFORD BRIGHT
[She died in Colorado, but we are also including her obituary in Texas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
Photo from Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 11 February 2010
Joanna “Rene” Alford Bright, 60, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 7, 2010, at home in Walsenburg, CO.
Born in Goose Creek, she was a resident of Baytown for most of her life. Joanna, along with her husband and children, were founding members of Baker Road Baptist Church and members of Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She loved to travel and experience new places. From Alaska to England and beyond, she was always ready for the next page in her own book of adventures. Joanna was a caring and compassionate person who found her calling teaching special needs children at Cedar Bayou Junior High for about 15 years. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago, Joanna faced her illness bravely. She never complained, but instead chose to handle life’s difficulties with strength, dignity, and grace. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Joanna was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Thomas Lee Bright; mother, Joy Kidd Alford; and father, Homer Alford.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Janet Bright of Seabrook; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Bright Palmer and John Palmer of Austin; grandsons, Harrison, Truman, and Bennett Bright of Seabrook and Shane Palmer of Austin; brother and sisters-in-law, Ron and Bobbie Alford of Sugar Land and Mary Ann Johnson of La Porte; mother-in-law, Ernestine Bright of Baytown; niece, Beth Rivera of Baytown; nephews, Eric Johnson of La Porte and Geoffrey McConnell of Houston; longtime partner, Randall Lee Youngblood; and her dog, Jake.
Her family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Navarre Funeral Chapel…. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ron Alford, Geoffrey McConnell, Lee Atkinson, Harrison Bright, Eric Johnson and Albert Wetz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at http://www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-344-4867 or PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or The American Diabetes Association, 2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 175, Houston, TX 77057-4989, www.diabetes.org.
We are glad for our time with Joanna, thank her for her many gifts and happy to see her once again with her husband and family.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX….
Photo from Earthman Memory Gardens, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Long
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joanna I. Bright (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1949, last residence Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO.
We included the obituary of her parents, Homer Wilson Alford and Joy Belle Kidd Alford in Texas Obituaries.
She is listed as Joanna Irene Bright in her father’s obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Joanna Irene 1949 TX1, Homer Wilson 1920 TX2, Levi Melvin 1890 LA3, Jacob 1865 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JOE BENGE ALFORD
AAFA #0136
Father of Frances Anne Alford Spicer Rolater, AAFA #0172, and Joe Dudley Alford, AAFA #0179
Joe Benge Alford at AAFA’s 2nd Annual Meeting in 1989, Houston, TX
Photo from AAFA files
TIMES-RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Saturday, 7 June 2003
SEYMOUR [Baylor Co., TX]—Joe B. Alford, 84, of Colorado Springs [El Paso Co.], Colorado died on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in Colorado Springs. Graveside services were held on Monday in Old Seymour Cemetery [Seymour, Baylor Co., TX]. Archer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford was an executive director of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, George Marie; daughter, Frances Rolater of Colorado Springs; a son, Joe Dudley; and two grandsons.
In another article:
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—7 June 2003
Joe Benge Alford—Born June 23, 1918. Died June 3, 2003. Executive director [of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers], 21-year Colorado Springs resident.
Survived by his wife, George Marie; a son, Joe Dudley; and a daughter, Frances Rolater.
Evergreen Funeral Home.
Photo from Old Seymour Cemetery, Seymour, Baylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Searchers of our Past “© Photo courtesy of Find-a-grave member # 47220553”
Photo from Old Seymour Cemetery, Seymour, Baylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CTH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 June 1918, last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
We included the obituaries of his son Joe Dudley Alford in Arkansas Obituaries; and of his siblings John Dudley Alford and Zoe Anne Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Joe’s father, Van Dorn Alford, married Myra Anne Benge on 19 July 1908.
Joe was AAFA’s Colorado State Representative in the early days of the Association. He and wife George attended the 1989 Annual Meeting in Houston.
We published “Joe B. Alford Collection of Military Insignia“ in AAFA ACTION, June 1991, p. 30.
Excerpts from:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Joe Benge 1918 TX1, Van Dorn 1885 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOHN EUGENE ALFORD
Granduncle of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Thursday, 26 May 1960
John E. Alford, pioneer resident of Larimer county, died Tuesday morning [May 24] at his home in Fort Collins, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Alford, 84, was born Nov. 15, 1875, in Buchanan county, Iowa, and came to Colorado with his parents when he was an infant. He attended schools in Loveland and Golden.
He came to Fort Collins in 1901 and farmed until his retirement. His first wife, Frances died during the 1918 influenza epidemic. He married the former Mary E. Calkins, Dec. 16, 1920, at Fort Collins.
Other survivors include three children, Robert Alford of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Clara Mae Bush of Timnath and Mrs. Nadine Bauer of Fresno, Calif., and six grandchildren. There also are two brothers, Charles Alford of Greeley and Frank Alford of Wellington; and five sisters, Mrs. Reece Richart and Mrs. W.J. Dwinelle, both of Loveland; Mrs. Eugenie Bonnell and Mrs. Eleanor Gover, both of Palo Alto, Calif., and Mrs Lois Peterson of Denver. One brother, Sam Alford of Loveland, died here Feb. 22.
Services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Balmer-Collins and Riddell mortuary, Fort Collins, with interment to follow at Grandview cemetery.
Photo from Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Frances A. Baker Alford; second wife, Mary Eunice Calkins Alford; son Robert E. Alford; parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Eugene 1875 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JOHN NOAH ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Thursday, 23 December 1923
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Luther Frank Alford and Ray Howard Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Thomas Elmer Alford in California Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): John N. Alford married Lavema A. Harman on 18 Sept 1887 in Dallas Co., MO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: John Noah 1867 MO1, William 1843 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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JOHN T. ALVORD
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 16 December 1921
Teddy Albord, the 22-month-old son of Mrs. and Mrs. S.S. Alvord, died yesterday evening at the family residence, 318 South Cascade avenue.
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Saturday, 17 December 1921
In another article:
Funeral services for Fred E. Alvort, who died yesterday at a local hospital, will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the residence, 319 South Cascade avenue…. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body is at the Carrington undertaking parlors.
AAFA NOTES: This is probably the son of Seth Sanford Alvord and Verna Fouts Alvord. They are enumerated on the 1920 census in Colorado Springs with one son, Earl, age 2-9/12. The online Colorado Springs database for Evergreen Cemetery, www.springsgov.com/cemetery, lists John T. Alvord buried 12/17/1921.
Many discrepancies exist between the newspaper articles, the census, and the cemetery record:
Name: Teddy Albord, Fred E. Alvort, John T. Alvord
Place of death: family residence in 12/16 article, hospital in 12/17 article
Date of death: 12/15 in 12/16 article (“yesterday evening”) and 12/16 in 12/17 article (“yesterday”)
Age: 22 months in newspaper article, but not present on 1920 census—perhaps he was 2 months old
However, the residence address is the same in both newspaper articles, and the cemetery burial date is consistent with the funeral service information in the 12/17 article.
In May 2014, Evergreen Cemetery reported that he has no gravestone, confirmed by a Find A Grave photographer, who photographed the plot.
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JOHN WATSON ALVORD, SR.
Photo from A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, following p. 286
MORNING JOURNAL AND COURIER
New Haven, New Haven Co., CT—Friday, 23 January 1880
Photo from Winsted Old Burying Ground, Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, P. Welch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Samuel Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Myrtilla Mead Peck Alvord; and daughter Julia Mead Alvord Cole in Illinois Obituaries; of his daughter Mary Anne Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of his son John Watson Alvord Jr. in Michigan Obituaries.
From:
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Tuesday 11 March 1873
REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY UPON THE CONDITION OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 285–287:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: John Watson 1807 CT1, James Hall 1781 CT2, Ruel 1750 CT3, Seth 1714 MA4, Thomas 1683 MA5, Thomas 1653 CT6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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JUANITA WASSON ALFORD BIBLE
Aunt of Sharon Lynn Findley Harper, AAFA #1383
SILOAM SPRINGS HERALD-LEADER
Siloam Springs, Benton Co., AR—Wednesday, 4 June 2014
Juanita Wasson Alford Bible born in Sunflower County, Mississippi, September 26, 1922, passed on peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter on May 21 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Nita, as she was known to most people, was 91 years old. She was the youngest daughter of the late George Bedford and Myrtle Berry Alford. A graduate of Vaiden High School in Mississippi, she spent most of her adult life in Greenville, Mississippi, and later in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was a successful Avon cosmetics representative for over 30 years and was a dedicated volunteer of the Hospital Auxiliary in Siloam Springs. She was active in the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Bible and by her youngest daughter, Rhonda Gail Burnette and two brothers and four sisters: Arold A. (Jack) and Arthur E. (Bud) Alford, Alberta Huckaba, Blanche Pounds, Ruby Nell Davis, and Gertie Langley.
Survivors include her daughters, Rosalind Messing (Jim) and Anita Lewis (Steve), as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, George Bedford Alford and Myrtle Mae Berry Alford; and siblings Arold Abraham “Jack” Alford, Gertie Ellen Alford Findley Langley, and Ruby Nell Alford Sims Davis in Mississippi Obituaries. We included the obituaries of her half-brother Arthur Edwin Alford and stepmother, Paris Shine Alford Jennings, in Missouri Obituaries; of her half-sister Blanche Alford Pounds in Arizona Obituaries; and of her half-sister Mattie Alberta Alford Huckaba in Nevada Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1801 GA, and Lennae W. Roden.
Her lineage: Juanita Wasson 1922 MS1, George Bedford 1880 MS2, Patrick 1841 MS3, John William 1801 GA4.
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KAREN DEE HALLFORD TROUT
DAILY REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Karen D. Trout, 63, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Pathways Hospice Care Center, McKee Hospital.
Karen was born May 29, 1951 in Casa Grande, AZ and was a resident of Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, Oregon and Colorado for the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Englewood High School, Englewood, CO, class of 1969. Karen and husband, Jim; her soul mate, best friend and love of her life for 44 years loved the outdoors and camping. She also helped him in his business and kept his books. She was a very loving and generous person.
Karen loved the 23rd Psalm and read it every evening with her mother and husband during her illness with cancer. Karen will be greatly missed—she is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Karen Dee is survived by her mother Sue Davis and stepfather George Davis of Lafayette, LA; sister Auna Kristi Hallford of Lafayette, LA; brothers Kimaron Stuart Hallford and his wife Karen of Englewood, CO, Sam Lee Allen and his wife Lydia of Tulsa, OK and Joel Kay Allen of Lafayette, LA; and many dear nieces and nephews that she loved dearly and prayed for caringly.
She was preceded in death by her father Sanford Hallford of AZ; brother Steven Wade Hallford of LA and [half-]sister Rebecca Hallford Root of CO.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 28th 2014, 11:00 A.M. at Viegut Funeral Home….
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S. McCoskey ~ Sleuthhound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her half-sister Rebecca Lynn Hallford Root in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Sanford Hallford; and her stepfather George J. Hallford in Arizona Obituaries; and of her brother Steven Wade Hallford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her father’s obituary.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Karen Dee 1951 AZ1, Sanford 1926 OK2, George Washington 1894 OK Territory3, John Henry 1868 MO4, William Wallace 1839 TN45.
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LAWRENCE CLINTON ALVORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 7 April 1903
In another article:
DAVENPORT REPUBLICAN
Davenport, Scott Co., IA—Friday, 10 April 1903
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Christopher Columbus Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Emma Jane Tilton Alvord; and mother, Nancy Van Patten Alvord, in California Obituaries.
From Illinois, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Lawrence C. Alvord, age 29 son of C.C. Alvord and A.N. Vanpatten, married Emma J. Tilton, age 32 daughter of N.G. Tilton and M.J. Wadleigh, on 27 Aug 1885 in Henry Co., IL.
Lawrence is buried in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott Co., IA, but he has no gravestone.
From:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Saturday, 16 September 1911
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 514–515:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Lawrence Clinton 1857 IA1, Christopher Columbus 1810 NY2, Elihu 1775 CT3, Elihu 1753 CT4, Elisha 1717 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LAVERN LEROY ALVORD
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—5 October 1998
Lavern Leroy Alvord, 62, died Oct. 3, 1998, in Colorado Springs. He was an auto salesman.
Mr. Alvord was born May 7, 1936, in Chappell, Neb.
He is survived by a son, Greg Lee; and two sisters, Delores DeWitt and Shirley Allison.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd. Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services, 3407 N. El Paso St., 520-1817, is handling arrangements….
Photo from Chappell Cemetery, Chappell, Deuel Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Taken by retired Find A Grave contributor PassingTime
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Lavern L. Alvord (SS# issued in NE), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his mother, Anna Alberta Garrelts Alvord; and sister Dlores Ruth Alvord Dewitt in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Ellis Leroy Alvord, in Nebraska Obituaries; and of his sister Geralene Mae “Gerry” Alvord Herrud in Wyoming Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Lavern Leroy 1936 NE1, Ellis Leroy 1904 NE2, Bertram Clarence 1875 IL3, Leroy Parkman 1849 IL4, Joel William 1827 NY5, Joel 1779 CT6, Bela 1741 CT7, Aaron 1713 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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LENA BIANCO CERISE HALFORD
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Longtime valley resident, Lena Halford, passed away at her home in Rifle at the age of 90.
She was born in Glenwood Springs to Joe and Louise Bianco, and lived in the valley her entire life. She was a lifetime member of the ladies auxiliary of the VFW and the Eagles Club 215. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, gardening and helping anyone who needed it.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Delbert Cerise; husbands, Ben Cerise and Basil Halford; brothers, Mike and Dan Bianco; and sister, Adelle Duffy.
She is survived by her son, Roy (Diane) Cerise; grandchildren, Delbert Cerise, Ragina (Jason) Shoup, Jessica (Richy) Lynn; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Nicholas Cerise, Dakota and Colton Shoup, and Ila Lynn; and sister-in-law Stella Bianco.
Lena cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her last words of wisdom were: “Be kind, be caring and believe in God.”
Services will be held Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. at Rifle Funeral Home. A luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Silt Community Center. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs.
Special thanks to Crossroads Assisted Living and Hospice of the Valley.
The family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, PO Box 3768, Basalt, CO 81621 in Lena’s name….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena H. Halford (SS# issued in CO) was born 24 Nov 1922, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Basil Garland Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Lena’s first husband was Benjamin J. Cerise.
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LEOAN ELSIE ALFORD
Aunt of Grant Lovell Alford, Jr., AAFA #1377
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Friday, 21 January 1916
Died—Jan. 21, Leona E. Alford, aged 13 years, late 820 Kalamath street. Remains at Waters’. Funeral notice later.
In another article:
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 23 January 1916
Funeral Notices
Leona E. Alford, late of 820 Kalamath street. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial at Fairmount.
In the same column:
The funeral services of Leoan E. Alford will be held from late residence, 820 Kalamath, Sunday, Jan. 23, 1916, at 2 p.m. Interment Fairmount.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dr Andree S
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Mary Elizabeth Tibbs Alford Vosburgh, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Leoan Elsie 1903 MO1, Ervin Green Berry 1876 MO2, William 1844 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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LOIS HELEN ALFORD DWINELLE PETERSEN
Grandmother of Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by her granddaughter Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Sunday, 10 July 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lois Petersen (SS# issued in CO) was born 2 Feb 1892 and died _____ July 1966, last residence Denver, CO.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lois Helen 1892 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LOUIS FREDERICK ALFRED
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—Thursday, 20 December 1962
The community was saddened last weekend when it became know that Louis F. Alfred had passed away Saturday morning at Pioneers hospital. Louis had been in the hospital for two weeks but had not been in good health for more than a year. Last year he was in Colorado General Hospital in Denver for a lung operation and he never fully recovered from that serious illness.
Louis Frederick Alfred was born in Meeker April 10, 1926, the son of Ruth and Ed Alfred. He grew up in this community making his home during most of those years with Mrs. Ida Baldauf who was both mother and grandmother to him. Louis worked for a number of years for Glen Wittstruck at the Rio Theatre operating the machines; he also worked for several years as a substitute clerk at the postoffice. The past year when he was able to work he was doing oil field work.
He was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Steele of Rangely and to this union was born one daughter, Miss Jane Carrie Alfred. Mrs. Alfred passed away when the baby was born and a few years later he was married to Betty Elder and to this union were born two children Kathy Sue and Thomas Louis.
The deceased always had a courteous and pleasant disposition and had many friends in the community. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved grandmother, Mrs. Ida Baldauf and three children.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from St. James church.... The pallbearers were Gerald Dickman, DeWayne Merriam, Freeman Hart, Wilber Richardson, Dale Frisby and Alva Wear. Interment was in Highland Cemetery with Briggs Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Neal Fenton
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his first wife, Eleanor Steele Alfred, in this compilation.
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LUCY BELLE ALFORD MORRISON
ARVADA ENTERPRISE
Arvada, Adams Co., CO—10 May 1934
Mrs. J.M. Morrison died at her home on Sixth street early Monday morning after an illness of over five years, a large part of which time she has been bedfast. Medical men were unable to give her any great amount of relief except to relieve suffering.
She was born at Bazaar, Kansas, March 21, 1862. Later she moved with her mother to Ottawa, Kan., where she attended Ottawa university. She taught in the school near that city for a number of years.
On June 16, 1891, she was married to J.M. Morrison. They went to Palisade, Colo., where Mr. Morrison was high school principal for five years, and later to Grand Valley, Colo., in which school Mr. Morrison was superintendent for five years. About 15 years ago they moved to Arvada, which has since been their home.
She was active in church circles as long as she had the health to get around and served as treasurer and Sunday school superintendent in the Baptist church.
She is survived by her husband, one son, M.A. Morrison, and a sister.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Baptist church…. Burial will be made in the Arvada cemetery.
Photo from Arvada Cemetery, Arvada, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mark S
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Tanney Sherman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her mother, Harriet F. Yeager Alford Manley; and sister Arlie Alford Manley in Washington Obituaries; and her brother Frank Vessey Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
Lucy’s brother George D. Alford (1866–1936) is also buried in Arvada Cemetery. In 1930, George D. Alford, age 62, born 1868 in KS, single, was as an inmate of the Colorado State Hospital for the Insane in Pueblo, CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lucy Belle 1862 KS1, Ephraim A. 1828 CT2, Daniel Miller 1796 CT3, Samuel 1770 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LUTHER FRANK ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—_____ July 1924
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VDR
The names of the parents of these brothers are engraved on the other side.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Helen Burchfield Alford Herbold; father, John Noah Alford; and brother Ray Howard Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thomas Elmer Alford in California Obituaries.
On Luther Frank Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, born 16 Feb 1890 in Dallas Co., MO. He living in Denver, CO, and is married. He clearly signed his full name.
From CO Marriages: Luther F. Alford married Margaret H. Burchfield on 29 June 1921 in Denver, CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Luther Frank 1890 MO1, John Noah 1867 MO2, William 1843 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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LULU RUTH SCHOONOVER ALFORD CASSEDAY
Grandmother of Clayton Dennis Alford, AAFA #1457
THE TRIBUNE
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—Wednesday, 13 June 2007
L. Ruth Casseday
Oct. 10, 1917–June 9, 2007
Age: 89 Residence: Evans
Tribute: L. Ruth Casseday was born in Ault to Charles and Ina (Newton) Schoonover. She grew up in Ault and graduated from Ault High School in 1935.
In 1937, she married Homer Alford. They later divorced.
In June 1948, she married Clayton O. Casseday in Greeley. He died in August 1996.
Mrs. Casseday worked many years for Mikel’s Men and Boys Clothing in Greeley.
She died Saturday at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.
Survivors: A son, Larry Homer Alford of Wheatland, Wyo.; two brothers, Larry I. Schoonover and Kenneth Schoonover, both of Greeley; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Her parents; a son, Charles Dennis Alford; two brothers, Howard and Newton Schoonover; and a sister, Eula Schoonover.
Notes: Inurnment will be in the Eaton Cemetery at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made in her name to a charity of choice. Northern Colorado Crematory, Greeley, is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of L. Ruth Casseday (SS# issued in CO), last residence Greeley, Weld Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her first husband’s parents, Charles Albert Alford and Ollie Mae Lorah Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Charles Dennis “Denny” Alford in Maryland Obituaries; and of her son Larry Homer Alford in Wyoming Obituaries.
From SSACI: Lula Ruth Alford Casseday was born 10 Oct 1917 in Ault, Weld Co., CO, daughter of Charles F. Schoonover and Ina I. Newton.
From CO Marriages: John H. Alford, age 21, married Lulu Ruthe Schoonover, age 18, on 7 June 1936 in Eaton, Weld Co., CO.
Wedding announcement:
DAILY TRIBUNE
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—Saturday, 13 June 1936
On John Homer Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, living in Ault, Weld Co., CO. He was born 16 March 1915 in Fort Collins, CO. His wife is Lulu Ruth Alford.
From SSACI: John H. Alford was born 16 March 1915 and died 28 Apr 1989.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: John Homer 1915 CO1, Charles Albert 1886 CO2, William Arnold 1843 IL3, William Beebe 1815 NY4, Arnold 1780 CT5, Eliphalet 1752 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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M. ELY ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 19 July 1899
Burial Permits
Mrs. H.C. Alford, 65 years, Petersburg [?], paralysis.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: In 1880, H.C. Alford, age 45 born OH hotel keeper, and his wife M.E. Alford, 45 born MA, are living in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO.
They have not been located on the 1885 Colorado State census or any other federal census.
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MABEL GLENNA ALFORD BYRD BARBOE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Saturday, 8 June 2002
Mabel Barboe, 87, of Denver.
Preceded in death by her first husband Shelva Byrd; and son Dennis.
Survived by her husband Howard; three daughters; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, and three sisters.
Viewing hours, Sunday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Newcomer Family Mortuary. Funeral service, Monday 10 a.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, 248 S. Osceola. Interment to follow at Golden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association….
Photo from Golden Cemetery, Golden, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MMW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mabel Barboe (SS# issued in OH) was born 7 Nov 1914 and died 5 June 2002, last residence Denver, CO.
We included the obituaries of her father, Early Wine Alford; and siblings Julia Audrey Alford Arthur, Lois Rozella Alford Davis, and Wendell Wayne Alford; and of her brothers Milton Reece Alford and Paul Desmond Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
From SSACI: Mabel Glenna Alford Byrd Barboe was born 7 Nov 1914 in Milton, Cabel Co., WV, daughter of Earl W. alford and Missouri Edmunds.
From West Virginia, Marriages Index (Ancestry): Mabel G. Alford married Shelby Byrd in 1931 in Mason Co., WV.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
Her lineage: Mabel Glenna 1914 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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MARGARET A. ALVORD JOY
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 19 July 2000
Margaret A. Joy of Denver, a homemaker, died Saturday. She was 89. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Fairmount’s Little Ivy Chapel, 430 S. Quebec St. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery.
She was born July 17, 1910, in Dumont, Pa. She was a member of Cherry Hills Country Club.
She is survived by three daughters, Marian Engle, Steamboat Springs, Carol Brown, Raleigh, N.C., and Janel Clarke, Denver; a son, Myron, Phoenix; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Escue Culver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret A. Joy (SS# issued in CO), last residence Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.
We included the obituaries of her father, George Charles Alvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries; of her mother, Elizabeth Julia Davis Alvord Bone, in New York Obituaries; and of her brother George Nelson Alvord in New Jersey Obituaries.
From New Jersey, Episcopal Diocese of Newark Church Records, (Ancestry): Margaret A. Alvord, age 25 daughter of George Alvord and Elizabeth Davis, married Floyd B. Joy on 24 Apr 1936 in West Orange, Essex Co., NJ.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALVORD lineage: Margaret A. 1910 PA1, George Charles 1871 PA2, Nelson Clark 1842 PA3, George Seymour 1815 CT4, Zenas 1789 CT5, Seth 1754 CT6, Seth 1714 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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MARGARET ALLENE ALFRED
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Thursday, 2 October 2008
Alfred, Margaret Allene, Denver. Mother of Terri Alfred of Irving, Texas, and Roland (Monica) Alfred of St. Louis, Missouri; sister of Joyce Shorty of Denver, Marcia Wallace of Las Vegas, Nevada, the late Jeanne Hartzog of Portland, Oregon; former brother in-law, Earnest Hartzog, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of aunts, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.
Memorial Services Saturday, 11:00 AM, Kingdom Connection Christian Center, 10680 Del Mar Parkway. Visitation Friday, 4-7:00 PM, Taylor Mortuary. Family at 9123 E. Mississippi Ave., Bldg 23-103.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret A. Alfred (SS# issued in CO) was born 12 Aug 1940, last residence not listed.
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MARGARET DIANE ALFORD PERRY
Senior photo, Memoirs, 1956 yearbook, Dundalk High School, Dundalk, MD
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Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—Friday, 13 September 2019
Diane Alford Perry 80, of Boulder, passed peacefully from this life on September 9, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 1938, to Huston and Stella Alford. Diane attended Towson State Teacher’s College in Baltimore where she met her husband of 59 years, William J. Perry of Staunton, VA., and were married on January 31, 1959. Together they enjoyed many adventures with their children; camping, hiking, whitewater canoeing; and shared a deep appreciation for music, reading, and travel. Diane continued her education and graduated with her BA from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She worked for the University of Colorado with the Colorado Adoption Project doing studies on nature vs. nurture 1980-1992. After working and raising a family, Diane earned her MA at CU in 1993 in Educational Psychology; and worked with the Denver Public Schools for 10 years as an educational psychologist.
Beloved by her family, Diane was also cherished by a large family of friends; she will be remembered for her loving and generous hospitality, and rich faith life.
Diane was predeceased by her husband in February of 2018.
She is survived by her sister, Ellen Briggs (Richard), of Greensburg, PA; and by her children, Ginnie Duran (Vinc), of Boulder; Joel Perry (Jennifer), of Littleton; and William Perry (Taryn) of Longmont; by eight grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday, September 15th at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 2425 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, with a reception following. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Ryssby Cemetery, 9000 N 63rd St, Longmont, CO 80503….
Photo from Ryssby Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Theresa Baker
As of 6/2020, her death date is not engraved
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her father, Huston Alexander Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Engagement announcement:
BALTIMORE SUN
Baltimore, MD—Sunday, 28 September 1958
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her lineage: Margaret Diane 1938 MD1, Huston Alexander 1907 MO2, Joel Alexander 18873 MO3, Thomas W. 1845 MO4, William George 18?? KY5, William 1791 KY6, Jacob 1757 VA7, James 1715 VA8.
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MARGARET HELEN BURCHFIELD ALFORD HERBOLD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Saturday, 4 June 1977
Margret Herbold, 8780 Dawson Dr. Mother of June Watts, Thornton, Shirley Sicola, Thornton, sister of James E. Burchfield, Laramie, Wyo., also survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services for the Fraternal Society for the Deaf Sunday, 4 p.m. Chapel of the Chimes, 1331 Sherman. Funeral services Monday, 1 p.m. Chapel of the Chimes. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.
In another article:
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Boulder, Boulder Co., CO—Friday, 3 June 1977
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor David Duran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Herbold (SS# issued in CO) was born 27 June 1901 and died _____ June 1977, last residence Denver, Adams Co., CO.
See the obituary of her first husband, Luther Frank Alford, in this compilation.
Margaret and both of her husbands were deaf.
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MARGARET LOUISE HALFORD RICHARDSON
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Margaret Louise Richardson, 82, died November 12, 2011, with her family and friends by her side at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.
Louise was born August 8, 1929, in Reyno, Arkansas. She moved to Colorado as a little girl to what was then the Metropolitan Ranch (now the Crystal River Ranch) where she first fell in love with Colorado and its beauty. Most of her life she spent in Glenwood Springs, which to her was the center of the universe. No place else could compare.
After graduating from Garfield County High School in 1949, Louise set off with her younger sister, Mary Lou, to try out “city life” and attend modeling and dancing school. She then traveled while working as a telephone operator, living for a time in Modesto, California, Waukegan, Illinois and Denver before returning to Glenwood to help take care of her parents. She met her husband, Bruce Richardson in Glenwood Springs, was married on September 29th, 1956, in Denver and lovingly raised two daughters, Kim and Susie.
She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell for over 30 years, and would proudly tell you she had a five-year streak of not missing a day of work and was always punctual. After taking an early retirement package, she continued to work at various jobs where she was always a valued employee and friend.
With her wonderful smile and feisty spirit, Louise was an inspiration to many and her “I will beat this” attitude and ability to always find something to laugh about will be greatly missed. She was a loving mother and has become a surrogate “mom” or “grandma” to many people who have crossed her path. She will be forever loved and deeply missed by those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her.
Louise loved her extended family, friends and pets. Cubby, her dog, was her best friend in the world. She greatly enjoyed visiting with her friends over a cup of coffee at her home. She was an active shopper who loved her at least weekly trip to Target and Starbucks, and visits to the Cyber Salon where she shared her love of gossip.
Survivors include her daughter, Susie Richardson, and 12 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Gordon, Dick, Basil and Eddie Halford and her sisters, Dorothy Chappel and Mary Lou Davis; husband, Bruce Richardson; and daughter, Kim Richardson.
A celebration of Louise’s life will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the “Big House,” 4108 Sky Ranch Drive in Glenwood Springs….
Photo from Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emma E Walling
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret L. Richardson (SS# issued in CO) was born 8 Feb 1929 [different than obituary and gravestone] and died 12 Nov 2011, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her mother, Jessie Mabel Casinger Halford; and siblings Basil Garland Halford, Dorothy May Halford Chappel, and Mary Lou Halford Davis in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Richard Darrell Halford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Margaret Louise 1929 AR1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ?? 5.
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MARIAN C. ALFORD BOYD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Jerry Bonnell – used with permission
Photo from David C. Betz’s David C. Betz family tree (Ancestry)
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—1 June 1945
Many old time friends were in attendance at the Hammond chapel Thursday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Marian C. Boyd, 94, pioneer. The Rev. Daniel Heitmeyer, pastor of the Loveland Baptist church, officiated. Mrs. Boyd was a member of the Baptist church at Ft. Collins.
…. Interment was made in the Lakeside cemetery beside her husband, H.L. Boyd, who died here in 1903. The pallbearers were Messrs. Roy Buck, A.V. Benson, John Cross, G.M. Davis, George Stoddard, and Win Mehaffey.
Mrs. Boyd came to this country in 1874 after she married Major H.L. Boyd. Boyd’s lake was named after the family since it occupies part of the original Boyd homestead.
Marian C. Alford was the youngest daughter of William B. and Mary Alford, born January 3, 1851, at Elgin, Illinois. When she was three years old, her parents moved westward by wagon to Iowa where they lived until January of 1862. Then the family migrated to Colorado territory.
Thirteen families made up that train of covered wagons, drawn by oxen. They were nearly three months making the trip, stopping every few days to rest and re-shoe the oxen. The Alford family settled in Golden. Then Marian spent two winters in Georgetown, attending the school and studying music. Later she continued her studies at St. Mary’s academy in Denver, where she became one of the eight graduates in June of 1873.
On January 1st, 1874, she married Major Boyd, a civil war veteran, and they made their home on his homestead six miles northeast of Loveland, After her husband’s death, Mrs. Boyd continued to live in this area until she passed away last Sunday.
Photo from Lakeside Cemetery, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Beebe Alford and Mary Ann Frye Alford; and brothers George Wadleigh Alford and William Arnold Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Marian C. 1851 IL1, William Beebe 1815 NY2, Arnold 1780 CT3, Eliphalet 1752 CT4, Job 1708 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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MARJORIE AUGUSTA COLVIN ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 3 August 2004
Marjorie Augusta Colvin Alford of 3635 Kearney Street, Denver, was buried today in Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband Andrew L. Alford of Denver; her children, Chiquita (Robert) Davis of Houston [TX], Marc (Christie), and Timmy Alford, all of Aurora; and grandchildren, Darnell, Mariko, Corey, Brian, and Maliq.
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DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 3 August 2004
Marjorie Augusta Colvin Alford, 3635 Kearney Street, Denver. Wife of Andrew L. Alford, Denver. Mother of Chiquita (Robert) Davis, Houston, TX, Marc (Christie) and Timmy Alford, all of Aurora. Grandchildren: Darnell, Mariko, Corey, Brian and Maliq. Also survived by other family and many, many friends.
Visitation Monday, August 2, 2004, 6-9 p.m. at the Dove Room, 1701 Chambers Rd., Suite J., Aurora. Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd. Interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging area “C”, 1:30p.m.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, S. McCoskey ~ Sleuthhound
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARK BRADLEY ALFORD
Photo from The Springs Funeral Home
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 23 April 2021
On April 16th, 2021, Mark Bradley Alford passed away unexpectedly at his home in Colorado Springs.
On August 8th, 1974, Mark was born in Nassau Bay, Texas, to Carolyn Louise and Charles Knowles Alford. He married Shannon Lea Craig in Galveston, Texas, on April 15th, 2006.
Mark is survived by his wife, Shannon Alford of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and son, Conner James Alford of Colorado Springs, Colorado, his parents, Carolyn Alford of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charles Alford of Houston, Texas, sisters, Karen Alford of Houston, Texas, Kathy Alford of Houston, Texas, and Kristin Barto (John) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, brothers, Craig Alford (Liz) of Austin, Texas and Scott Alford of Houston, Texas, nephews Camden Alford (Annie) of Houston, Texas, Dawson Craig of Johnston, Iowa, Michael Barto of Denver, Colorado, Cade Alford of Austin, Texas, Reese Alford of Austin, Texas, and nieces Kaitlyn Barto of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maxine Alford of Austin, Texas, Eva Alford of Austin, Texas, and Riley Alford, of Houston Texas.
Mark proudly served many years as a volunteer firefighter in the Houston, Texas, and Clear Lake City, Texas areas. Mark attended Clear Lake High School in Houston, Texas. Mark was a very dedicated husband and father and loved to spend time with his family. He was also a loyal friend, with many of his friendships extending from his grade school years. Mark had the incredible ability to fix nearly anything. His friendly, charismatic personality and warm, caring spirit were irresistible, and he touched so many lives. He adored Colorado snowstorms, the Houston Astros, and banana pudding. However, his greatest passion in life was his family, who will miss him more than words can express.
There will be a private viewing for family, and a memorial service open to the public at 11:00 am on Friday, April 23rd at The Springs Funeral Home at 6575 Oakwood Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Charles Knowles Alford Sr., in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Mark Bradley 1974 TX1, Charles Knowles ???? TX2, Charles Knowles 1918 TX3, James Burns 1890 TN4, Charles A. 1868 TN5, James Madden 1832 TN6, Isaac W. 1805 NC7, Ira Bailey 1781 NC8, Isaac 1748 NC9, Julius 1717 VA10, James 1687 VA11, John 1645 VA12.
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MARY ANN FRYE ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Photo from Cynthia Hoffman, AAFA #1436
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 23 August 1898
Another pioneer, the oldest pioneer in Jefferson county, also died on Sunday. Mrs. W.B. Alford, aged 89 years and 4 months, dropped dead on Sunday evening at her home, at Rawlston, of dropsy. She was on her feet until the time of death. She had returned from the yard and coming into the house, said that she would lay down. She started for the bed, but fell to the middle of the floor. Her husband picked her up when she fell back in his arms, dead.
Mr. Alford and his wife have resided in Jefferson county since August, 1860. They were pioneers and were generally recognized as such, although they had never joined the association.
Mr. Alford is 83 years of age. He was married to his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Fry, on June 18, 1836. Both were natives of New York, but they were married at Hamilton, Canada.
In another article:
Source unknown
_____, CO—_____ August 1898
Aug 21, 1898—Died at her home at Fairmont east of Golden, Mrs. Mary Ann Alford, wife of Wm. Beebe Alford, aged 89 and 4 months. The funeral services were held at the home at Fairmount Tuesday at 11:00…. The interment was in the Golden Cemetery.
Deceased was married to Wm. Beebe Alford [born in Iowa] on June 20th, 1836 in Jefferson County, NY, and with him removed to Colorado on Aug 17, 1863 and located at Fairmount in Jefferson County where she and her husband continuously resided since.
AAFA NOTES: The second obituary above is a partial obituary posted on the Alford Family Genealogy Forum (message #2333) by a descendant of Mary Ann’s sister.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Beebe Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Marian C. Alford Boyd, George Wadleigh Alford, and William Arnold Alford in this compilation.
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MARY EUNICE CALKINS ALFORD
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Saturday, 24 November 1984
Eunice Alford, 94, of Fort Collins, died Nov. 21, 1984, in a local nursing home.
A graveside service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grandview Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford was born in Chambers, Neb., on Dec. 3, 1889. She moved to Fort Collins in 1910 from Nebraska. She married John E. Alford on Dec. 16, 1920, in Fort Collins. He died in May 1960.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving relatives include a son, Robert E. Alford of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Nadine Bauer of Florence, Ore.; a step-daughter, Clara Mae Busch of Timnath; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1984) dates of Mary Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her husband, John Eugene Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Robert E. Alford in this compilation.
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MARY LOU HALFORD DAVIS
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—Wednesday, 25 May 2005
Mary Lou Davis passed away May 22, 2005. She was 73 years old.
Mary Lou was born in Reyno, Ark., on Aug. 28, 1931, to Burlion (Buck) and Jessie Halford. She was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Glenwood Springs High School in 1950. After high school, she worked at various jobs in Illinois and California. She moved back to Glenwood Springs in February of 2000 after retiring from her legal technician position with the Denver County Department of Human Services.
Mary Lou was an avid reader and enjoyed card games.
She is survived by a sister, Louise Richardson, of Glenwood Springs; four children, Lisa Bernard, of Littleton, Colo., Cheryl Alves de Souza, of Moreno Valley, Calif., Lyle Call of Boulder City, Nev., and Michelle David, of Glenwood Springs; and a granddaughter, Melissa Bernard, of Lakewood, Colo.
She was preceded in death by brothers Gordon Halford, Richard Halford, Basil Halford and Edward Halford; and a sister, Dorothy Chappell.
A memorial service in her remembrance will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, at the Farnum-Holt Funeral Home in Glenwood Springs.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Mary L. Davis (SS# issued in CO) but list her birth date as 29 Aug 1931, last residence Littleton, Jefferson Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his mother, Jessie Mabel Casinger Halford; and siblings Basil Garland Halford, Dorothy May Halford Chappel, and Margaret Louise Halford Richardson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Richard Darrell Halford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US” by Michael Kruse: Mary Lou 1931 AR1, Burlion R. 1897 AR2, John C. 1857 MO3, Andrew W. 1827 TN4, Jacob ???? ?? 5.
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MARY ELIZABETH TIBBS ALFORD VOSBURGH
Grandmother of Grant Lovell Alford, Jr., AAFA #1377
DAILY TRIBUNE
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—Friday, 27 December 1940
VOSBURGH FUNERAL SATURDAY
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vosburgh, mother of Clyde T. Alford of 1923 Seventh avenue, Greeley, will be held in Denver Saturday morning at 11:30 o’clock from Hofmann’s Mortuary.
Mrs. Vosgurgh died at her home in Denver on Christmas day.
She has visited the Alfords in Greeley many times.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ACSwanson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Leoan Elsie Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her first husband’s lineage: Ervin Green Berry 1876 MO1, William 1844 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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MATIE LULU EYCHNER ALVORD
Roy Mark Alvord, Matie, and their children, Wanda May Alvord Oakley and Ralph Emerson Alvord
Photo from kate oakley’s Oakley Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Kate is the great-granddaughter of Roy and Matie
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Sunday, 10 August 1952
JEWELL—Mrs. Matie Alvord, a long time resident of Jewell county, died in Denver.
Mrs. Alvord, widow of Roy Alvord, had been in Denver with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Oakley. She has been in failing health for the past year.
She is survived by her daughter and one son, Ralph, who occupied the farm home.
Funeral services were held at the McDonald funeral home, Beloit.
In another article:
Source unknown, posted to Kate Oakley’s family tree
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor emtsuj Sto
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her son Ralph Emerson Alvord in Kansas Obituaries; and of her husband’s father, George Wallace Alvord, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Roy Mark 1875 WI1, George Wallace 1839 NY2, Joseph 1793 VT3, Seth 1762 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MICHELLE “MITCH” ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
POST INDEPENDENT
Glenwood Springs, Garfield Co., CO—Sunday, 21 March 2019
Glenwood Springs resident, Michelle Alford (“Mitch”), 58, passed away on Thursday, March 21.
The daughter of Earl and Sandra Alford, Michelle was born in Yakima, Washington, on August 6, 1960. After graduating from Pennridge High School, Michelle completed a bachelor’s degree in forestry at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Upon completing her degree, she moved to Snowmass, Colorado where she followed her love for environmental conservation at the Windstar Foundation.
While living in Snowmass, Michelle worked as a ski lift supervisor for many years, and was known as the “pin lady” for the assorted decorations she wore on her jacket. She sang as a founding member of the Aspen Choral Society, and was an avid angler and gardener.
She relocated to Glenwood Springs, where she met her dream of living on a mountain property with a creek running through it. There Michelle fostered numerous dogs, some of which became members of her family. Michelle loved all creatures great and small, and nurtured an endless list of furry friends including horses, birds, dogs, cats, and bunnies.
While in Glenwood, Michelle worked at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Iron Mountain Hot Springs. In her spare time she volunteered in a paleontology lab in Fruita, CO, and traveled to England on several occasions where she participated in various archaeological digs.
Michelle had a close relationship with God, and was a Lay Pastoral Leader and a member of the Vestry at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Glenwood Springs. She will be dearly remembered by her friends at St. Barnabas, St. John’s Episcopal Church (New Castle), All Saints’ Episcopal Church (Battlement Mesa), and St. Benedict’s Monastery (Snowmass).
Michelle is survived by her step mother Carol; her uncle and aunt, Raymond and Jackie Hopkins; siblings, Michael Alford and his wife Bonnie of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Leanne Valentine and her husband Robin of Delaware, Ohio, and Ryan Alford and his wife Samantha of Laramie, Wyoming. Michelle is also survived by her nephews Dustin, Christian, and Daryl, and her niece Kristine.
A funeral service will be held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Glenwood Springs on Saturday May 4th at 2:00 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Earl Francis Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her mother, Sandra Hopkins Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Her lineage: Michelle 1960 WA1, Earl Francis 1937 WA2, William Henry Clarence 1911 MO3, Samuel Wesley 1884 IL4, David ???? SC5.
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MILDRED ELLEN CLARK SCOTT ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Tuesday, 13 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Mildred E. Alford of Lakewood, a homemaker, died Jan. 6 in Denver. She was 67. There were no services. There was cremation.
She was born Mildred E. Clark on March 1, 1930, in Glenwood Springs. On June 26, 1971, she married Raymond G. Alford in Lakewood. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 111. Her interests included gardening, stamp collecting and needlework.
She is survived by her husband and a sister, Harriette Wynn, Grand Junction.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred E. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
From CO Deaths: Mildred E. Alford was born 1 March 1930 in Glenwood Springs, CO, daughter of Harry A. and Cora I. Clark. She died 6 Jan 1998 in Denver, CO. Her spouse was Raymond G. Alford.
From CO Marriages: Mildred E. Scott married Raymond G. Alford on 16 June 1971 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
From SSACI: Mildred Ellen Clark, daughter of Harry A. Clark and Cora I. Trueblood, died 6 Jan 1998. She is listed as:
1945 Mildred Ellen Clark
1952 Mildred Ellen Scott
1971 Mildred Ell Alford
1998 Mildred E. Alford
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MILLIE ERMA CARTER ALFORD
[Although she died in Montana, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Colorado.]
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Friday, 7 July 1989
Erma C. Alford, 84, of Colorado Springs died Tuesday [July 4] in Laurel, Mont. She was a music teacher in Flagler and Simla for 23 years and previously had taught at the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in Wyoming.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Shrine of Rest Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home…. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born May 23, 1905, in Dixon, Mo., to Dr. William C. and Annie (Carpenter) Carter. She had lived in Colorado Springs 30 years. Mrs. Alford received her master’s degree from Northwestern University of Kansas.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald Eugene of Mountain View, Calif., and Harlan Errett of Colorado Springs; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by a daughter, Ermagene Thompson.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rob V
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Erma C. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her former husband, Eugene Errett Alford, in this compilation. In his obituary, she is Millie Erma Carter Alford.
Montana Death Index, 1860–2007, lists Erma Alford, age 84, died 4 July 1989 in Yellowstone Co., MT (also her residence county), divorced.
Millie is buried next to her former husband, but she has no gravestone.
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NANCY L. CHUDY ALVORD
Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory
Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., IL—_____ January 2020
August 16, 1946—January 17, 2020
Nancy L. Alvord, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020.
She was born August 16, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Ted and Sophie Chudy.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Ralph) Sidorowicz of Crystal Lake and Kimberly England of Aurora, Colorado; and her grandchildren, Bryan Wiersma, Andrew Sidorowicz, Samuel England, Elizabeth England, and Lauren England.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Alvord and grandson, Jacob Sidorowicz.
A chapel service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Photo from All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her son David M. Alvord in this compilation.
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NANNA J. GUM ALFORD
Junior year photo
Quax, 1937 yearbook, Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Nanna and Seymour’s 1940 wedding photo
Photo from Kim Stithem’s Stithem Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DURANGO HERALD
Durango, La Plata Co., CO—Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Durango resident Nanna G. Alford died Friday, March 1, 2013, at Sunshine Gardens Country Home in Durango. She was 96.
Mrs. Alford was born to Paul and Alice Gum on Sept. 24, 1916, in Bayfield. She earned a degree in English and drama from Drake University.
Her first job was as a sixth-grade teacher in Bayfield, and she held numerous teaching positions during her 10-year teaching career.
On May 16, 1940, she married Seymour V. Alford in Tierra Amarilla, N.M. Mr. Alford went off to serve in the military during World War II, and Mrs. Alford worked for Continental Trailways in Durango while he was overseas.
After the war, Mr. Alford went to work for Swift & Co., and the company transferred them several places, including Denver, Chicago and Kansas City, Kan.
Mrs. Alford was an only child who gave birth to an only child who gave birth to an only child.
She lived in Durango for several periods before she and her husband retired to her parents’ former home on West Third Avenue in 1978.
In 1998, she moved to Sunshine Gardens West and had lived the past four years at Sunshine Gardens County Home.
During her years in Durango, Mrs. Alford was involved in the community. She was an active member of Neo-Delphians, Chapter BR of P.E.O. and the Four Corners Rose Society. Mrs. Alford served as an election judge, was an avid bridge player and enjoyed travel. Her favorite destinations included Mykonos, Greece and Fiji.
During the past 12 years, her daughter and son-in-law, Gay and Lou Kiene, and granddaughter and her husband, Tara and Charlie Kiene, were an important part of her caregiving team.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Seymour Alford, in 1991.
She is survived by her daughter, Gay Kiene, of Durango; and one granddaughter.
A time of celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Mrs. Alford’s home, 1807 West Third Ave….
Photo from Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, La Plata Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
From Kim Stithem’s Stithem Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nanna G. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Seymour Viets 1916 KS1, Seymour Viets 1881 KS2, William Euclid 1848 CT3, Euclid W. 1813 CT4, William 1774 CT5, Joseph 1748 CT6, Jonathan 1720 CT7, Jeremiah 1692 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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NATHANIEL CUSHMAN ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Richard Campton Maxfield, AAFA #0748
From HISTORY OF LARIMER COUNTY COLORADO, by Ansel Watrous (Fort Collins, CO: The Courier Printing & Publishing Company, 1911), p. 350
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 5 January 1916
NATHANIEL C. ALFORD, STATE PIONEER, DEAD
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 5—Nathaniel C. Alford, one of Larimer county’s oldest pioneers, died at his home in this city yesterday morning of Bright’s disease.
He was 81 years old and had lived in this county since 1867, altho he had been in business in Colorado for several years previous to that time.
Mr. Alford was a member of the first Colorado legislature in 1877. He became a stockholder in the Poudre Valley bank in 1893 and was elected president of that institution in 1905, when it became a national bank, serving until 1909, when ill health caused him to retire.
Mr. Alford’s wife died some years ago. He is survived by a daughter and one son, Fred C. Alford, a prominent real estate man in this city.
In another article:
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Sunday, 24 April 2004
[His photo is misidentfied in this article.]
Photo from Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judson Rhoads
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Anna Eliza Hobbs Alford; and children Abbie Alford Maxfield and Frederick Cushman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Anna Helen Alford Umstot and Lore Edwin Alford in California Obituaries.
See AAFA’s biography of Nathaniel Cushman Alford, 1834 ME – 1916 CO, which includes lineage information. See also “Nathaniel Cushman Alford, 1834–1916” in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Nathaniel Cushman 1834 ME1, Nathaniel 1807 ME2, Deacon Lore 1766 CT3, Nathaniel 1738 CT4, Nathaniel 1688 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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NELSINE TURNER ALFRED
[She died in Colorado, but we are also including her obituary in Louisiana Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Sunday, 30 June 1991
VAIL, COLORADO—Burial for Nelsine Turner Alfred, 86, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1991 at Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. Jon Stubblefield of First Baptist Church will conduct a graveside service. Arrangements are under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home. She died after a brief illness at Humana Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her husband, Leland E. Alfred in 1983. They lived in Shreveport for 22 years. Prior to that they resided in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Alfred is survived by one daughter, Rivers Alfred Jardis and one granddaughter, Sarah Rivers Jardis, both of Vail, Colorado.
Photo from Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, gaynell bandy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nelsine T. Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 3 Oct 1904, last residence Vail, Eagle Co., CO.
We included the obituary of her husband, Leland Ellsworth Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
From SSACI: Nelsine Turner Alfred was born 31 Oct 1904 [different than gravestone and SSDI] in Durant, Bryan Co., OK, daughter of James S. Turner and Tamar Rivers.
Her name is shown as Margaret Nelsine in her marriage announcement, but she apparently never used Margaret and it has been found in no records:
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Sunday, 16 June 1929
In 1910, she is listed with her family in Bennington, Bryan Co., OK, and in 1920 they are in Durant, Bryan Co., OK. Her birth place is OK in both years.
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OLIN RAY ALFORD
Stratford, Garvin Co., OK—_____ April 2018
August 25, 1969 - April 21, 2018
Memorial Services for Olin Ray Alford will be held on Thursday April 26, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Stratford, OK at 3:00PM….
Olin was born in Ada, OK to Billy and Dorothy Alford on August 25, 1969. He passed from this life on Saturday April 21st from complications from a car accident several years earlier, that left him paralyzed.
Olin was a 1987 graduate of Vanoss High School. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served his country for four years, while stationed in Jacksonville, FL. He was able to travel the world, via the military, an accomplishment for a small town Oklahoma boy.
After his service, he met the love of his life Angie Leader, whom he married in May 2012. They have two children Cole and Skye. He also raised a step daughter - Taylor Newell, that became his child by choice. They lived their married life in Florence, CO, where he worked as a welder’s helper, until his accident seven years ago.
Olin is survived by his wife, Angie of the home, and three children Cole and Skye Alford and Taylor Newell Vaughn of Mill Creek; a brother - Larry and wife Cristy Rycroft; His in laws and brothers in law of Canon City, CO; siblings - Billie and husband Brian Howell of Ardmore, OK; Cassandra Elms, Shawna and husband Frank Pursiville all of Stratford, OK; 4 nephews, 5 nieces, several great nieces and nephews. Four uncles and an aunt, numerous cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Orvle and Eunice Embry of Boise City, OK and Charley and Marie Alford of Stratford, OK; 2 brothers in law and an aunt.
In another article:
DAILY RECORD
Cañon City, Fremont Co., CO—Friday, 27 April 2018
Olin Ray Alford, 48 passed away on 04/21/2018 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs CO.
He was born 08/25/1969 in Ada, Oklahoma to Bill Alford and Dorothy (Embry) Pontius. Olin was the husband of Angela Leader Alford. They were together for twenty-three years, married for seven. He graduated Vanoss High School in 1987, and after went into the Navy. He served on USS John L Hall FFG-32 and was able to travel the world and saw many countries. He served in Desert Shield and was honorably discharged. Olin enjoyed collecting NASCAR memorabilia, loved the Colorado Avalanche, and wrestling.
He will be remembered for being hard working, dependable, honest, and trustworthy. Olin was a good friend, father, brother, husband, and son. He loved his family more than anything and would do anything for them. He was a quiet man but could be goofy and knew how to make people laugh. He loved his rock music and always had it playing. He liked to play pool and darts with friends.
Olin was involved in a car accident May 2011, and beat all odds to survive. He was left quadriplegic and Angie took care of him until recently, when an infection caused him to pass.
Olin is survived by his wife Angie, son Cole Alford, daughters Skye Alford and Taylor (Luis Torres Jr) Newell. He’s also survived by his father Bill Alford and mother Dorothy Pontious, In-Laws Thomas and Loyeen Leader. As well as his sisters Shawna (Franklin) Pursiville, Billie Shannon(Brian) Howell and Cassandra Elms, step brother Larry (Christie) Rycroft, brother in-laws Thomas (Missy) Leader, Gary (Trudy) Leader, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28th 2018, from 2:00-5:00 pm at Pathfinder Park in Florence CO, under the Pavilion….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Olin Ray 1969 OK1, Billy C. 1938 OK2, Charlie Willis 1894 OK3, Charlie Willis 1894 AR4, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS5, James Henry 1825 AL6, John William 1801 GA7.
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OLLIE MAE LORAH ALFORD
Grandmother of Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
DAILY TRIBUNE
Greeley, Weld Co., CO—Thursday, 2 November 1967
Mrs. Ollie Mae Alford, 120 N. 23rd Ave. Ct., wife of Charles A. Alford, died early Thursday morning at Weld County General Hospital where she had been a patient for one month. She was 74.
Born in Atlantic, Iowa, March 12, 1893, she moved with her parents to Fort Collins when she was 15. She was married to Charles A. Alford on Sept. 20, 1911.
The Alfords moved to the Eaton-Ault area in 1917, and farmed there until 1940 when they moved to Greeley.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Charles Alford, are two sons, John H. Alford of Cheyenne, and Charles L. Alford of Greeley; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Ensor of La Grange, Mo., Mrs. Fannie Zenor of Fort Collins and Mrs. Dale Brown of Eugene, Ore.; and a brother, Jessie Lorah of California.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Adamson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1967) dates of Ollie Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Greeley, Weld Co., CO.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Albert Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Charles Lee Alford in this compilation.
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OMER KENNETH ALFORD
Uncle of Douglas Scott Alford, AAFA #1269
Photo from Ahlberg Funeral Chapel
DAILY TIMES-CALL
Longmont, CO—Sunday, 23 July 2023
O. Kenneth Alford passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, in his home.
He was born on November 15, 1935 to Omer and Edith Alford in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up on a farm near Hillsdale, Michigan. He graduated from Wheaton College in 1960. Ken met Janet Wonson at Michigan State University and they were married in 1966.
Ken earned his M.A. in College Personnel and Counseling from Michigan State in 1967. Ken and Jan moved to Wheaton College, where Ken worked as an Assistant Dean of Students and Men’s Resident Hall Director. In 1970, Ken and Jan moved to Longmont, Colorado, where Ken worked as a High School Guidance Counselor while finishing his Specialist degree in Psychology and Counseling. Ken was in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the next 40 years, active in several professional organizations and helped establish the Front Range Counseling Center in Longmont.
Ken had a strong faith in Jesus Christ that was a core tenant to his counseling practice and life, praying for each client as they came to his office. He was knowledgeable in the Scriptures and always encouraged people in their faith with God. He was active in Central Presbyterian Church, Community Bible Study, and a member of the LPUMC Saturday Morning Bible Study for many years. Jan and Ken are members of Grace Commons.
Ken loved working with young people and the family had several exchange students over the years, which led to wonderful connections with families in Europe. Ken and Jan loved to travel around the United States, Europe and Israel. Ken loved the mountains and spending time with family and friends hiking, river rafting, camping, exploring old mines, and biking. Ken was happiest on the ski slopes or climbing one of Colorado’s 14ers. He was a member of Rotary and Kiwanis.
Ken is survived by his wife Jan. He was the proud father of two daughters, both of Longmont Kristen Keronen, Karen Ranglos (David), four grandchildren; Sam and Sofia Keronen, Jack and Lauren Ranglos. He is survived by brother Glenn Alford; sisters Sharon Glaser, and Barbara Stires and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother David Alford.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Longs Peak United Methodist Church (1421 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont, CO) on Thursday July 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m….
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Longmont Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother, David Lee Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Omer Otis Alford and Edith Carroll Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Omer Kenneth 1935 MI, Omer Otis 1908 KY, Strauder Cook 1860 KY2, David 1816 KY 3, Charles 1779 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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OPAL MARGARET MARSHALL ALFORD BURROWS
Photo from marshall98020’s Andrew Marshall family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Thursday, 4 September 1975
Photo from Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Stansbery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Opal Burrows (SS# issued in CO) was born 16 Dec 1903 and died _____ Aug 1975, last residence Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Raleigh Nathaniel Alford Sr.; and son Raleigh Nathaniel Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Barbara Jean Alford Fluty in Mississippi Obituaries.
Second marriage:
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Sunday, 4 May 1947
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PATRICIA MAE NEWTON ALFORD
Photo from Roosevelt Review
EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
Clovis, Curry Co., NM—Monday, 19 November 2018
Patricia (Pat) Mae Alford passed from earth to heaven on November 18, 2018, in Colorado Springs.
Pat was born on August 8, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, to John J. and Hilda Mae (Manning) Newton. She had five brothers and sisters.
After graduating high school, Pat enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp, and while stationed in San Francisco, she married Clarence (Babe) Kelly Alford. Their first child, Peggy Jean, was born in Germany. After Babe’s discharge from the Army, the family moved to San Jon [Quay Co.], NM, where Babe worked for the electric cooperative. The couple had another daughter, Kelly Jim, and a son, Bobby Dean. In July, 1963, Babe died suddenly in a work-related accident, leaving Pat, age 23, a widow with three small children.
Eventually Pat moved her family to Portales, NM, where she resided until 3 years ago. While in Portales, Pat worked as a hair stylist, a meat wrapper, a home healthcare aid, the director of the Senior Citizen’s Center, and as a foster care provider. She was happiest and most satisfied while caring for others.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Kelly Alford; a sister, Jeannette Jordan; and two brothers, John F. Newton and Robert Newton.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy and her husband, Ben Masias of Colorado Springs, CO; her son, Bobby and his wife, Corene Alford of Portales, NM; 10 grandchildren, Hillary (Alford) Cervantes; Davinna (Alford) Jasso; Victoria Masias; Carlie (Alford) Harrison;Tobin Alford; Maleikah, Maddison, Daneisha, Lexee, and Johnathon Wofford; 5great-grandchildren-Elisha, Uriah, Dean, Hadley, and Ezekiel; a brother, Thomas Newton of Syracuse, NY; and a sister, Hilda Curran of Seneca Falls, NY.
Contributions may be made to the Ahlzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
Following Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her husband, Clarence Kelly Alford; and daughter Kelly Jim Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: Clarence Kelly 1936 NM1, Allen Ransom 1907 TX2, Earl Wilson 1882 TX3, Charles Miller 1853 TX4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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PATRICIA MAE “PATSY” EGGLESTON ALFORD
DURANGO HERALD
Durango, La Plata Co., CO—Friday, 14 June 2013
Ignacio resident Patricia Mae Alford died of lung cancer Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Ignacio. She was 66.
Known as “Patsy,” she was born to Charles Eggleston and Mary Blackwell on Oct. 25, 1946, in Wakefield, Mich. One of four children, she moved with her family to Piedra River in 1978, when she was a young woman. Ms. Alford was a member of the Potawatomi Indian Tribe in Hanneville, Mich.
She lived in the Arboles and Ignacio area her entire adult life, working as a cashier at several businesses.
Ms. Alford loved the outdoors, camping and fishing.
“Patsy was also blessed with a unique funny yet sarcastic sense of humor that everyone loved,” her family said. “Patsy had an incredible love for animals, especially her dog; in fact, her love and care of animals was sometimes even taken as though she loved them more than people.”
Ms. Alford is survived by her sister, Betty Hoover, of Ignacio; three nieces and a nephew; four great-nephews and five great-nieces; and four great-great-nieces and nephews.
Cremation will occur in Durango. A private service will be held at a later date….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patsy M. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
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RALEIGH NATHANIEL ALFORD, JR.
Senior photo, 1963 Silver Spruce yearbook, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Raleigh Nathaniel Alford Jr., 77, died Feb. 9, 2011, in Berthoud [Larimer Co.], Colo.
Raleigh was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Montrose to Henry [his stepfather] and Opal (Marshall) Burrows. Raleigh graduated from Montrose High School in 1951. He then graduated from Colorado State University where he earned his degree. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.
Raleigh was a banker in Berthoud for 35 years. Raleigh married Jeannie Anderson and had two children. Jeannie preceded Raleigh in death. Raleigh later married Beverly Yarberry, Feb. 14, 1992.
He was also very active in the Elks Club, Lions Club, Masons and was the president of the Rotary Club. Raleigh had a strong love for animals; he was an avid reader, reading up to five novels a week. He also enjoyed dancing and loved to laugh.
Raleigh is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Alford of Berthoud, Colo.; son, Burke Alford of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter, Nicole Millon of Omaha, Neb.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private memorial services was held in Loveland….
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Berthoud, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by retired Find A Grave contributor PassingTime
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Raleigh N. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Berthoud, Larimer Co., CA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Raleigh Nathaniel Alford Sr. and Opal Margaret Marshall Alford Burrows, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Barbara Jean Alford Fluty in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Raleigh Nathaniel 1933 CO1, Raleigh Nathaniel 1906 IN2, Nathaniel A. 1874 IN3, James Madison 1841 IN4, George Washington 1817 IN5, James 1791 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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RALEIGH NATHANIEL ALFORD, SR.
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Thursday, 16 June 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Opal Margaret Marshall Alford Burrows; and son Raleigh Nathaniel Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Barbara Jean Alford Fluty in Mississippi Obituaries.
Raleigh is buried in Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose Co., CO, but he has no gravestone.
In 1940, East Montrose, Montrose Co., CO:
Ralleigh N. Alford head 34 IN
Opal wife 36 CO
Barbara dau 8 CO
Ralleigh Jr. son 6 CO
Next door are Raleigh’s parents:
N.A. Alford head 66 IN
Fannie wife 65 IN
On Raleigh Nathaniel Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, a farmer living in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO. He was born 22 Feb 1906 in Otwell [Pike Co.], IN, and his contact is Mrs. Opal Marshall Alford of the same address.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Raleigh Nathaniel 1906 IN1, Nathaniel A. 1874 IN2, James Madison 1841 IN3, George Washington 1817 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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RAY HOWARD ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 9 December 1987
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VDR
The names of the parents of these brothers are engraved on the other side.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ray H. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 28 Sept 1903 and died 6 Dec 1987, last residence Denver, Denver Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his father, John Noah Alford; and brother Luther Frank Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thomas Elmer Alford in California Obituaries.
From Colorado, Select County Death Records: Ray Howard Alford, age 84, was born 28 Sept 1903 and died 6 Dec 1987 in Denver, CO. He was the son of John Noah Alford and Luverna Alford. His wife was Mary Ann George.
From SSACI: Ray Howard Alford was born 28 Sept 1903 in Limon, Lincoln Co., CO, son of John N. Alford and Luverna A. Harmon. He died 6 Dec 1987.
From CO Marriages: Ray Howard Alford married Mary Ann George on 9 March 1935 in Fort Morgan, Jefferson Co., CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Ray Howard 1903 CO1, John Noah 1867 MO2, William 1843 TN3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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REBECCA LATTA HOLFORD
THE GAZETTE
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—20 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Rebecca (Latta) Holford, 42 died Jul. 17, 1998 at her home in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Holford was born Mar. 18, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, IA. She was married May 4, 1985 to William Holford.
She is survived by her husband; a son Glenn; a daughter, Deanna; her parents, Harry and Faye Latta; a brother, Harry Latta, and a sister, Naomi Dietzel.
Visitation will be at 4 PM with memorial services at 6:30 PM Tuesday at the family residence.... Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., (719) 471-9900, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rebecca M. Holford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
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REBECCA LYNN HALLFORD ROOT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—11 June 1997
Rebecca Lynn Hallford Root, 43, of Fort Collins died June 6. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, at Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown, Fort Collins.
Mrs. Hallford Root was born in Phoenix on Dec. 17, 1953. She married Daniel Root, 1980. She worked as an office manager for Family Physical Therapy and was a member of the Fort Collins Parents of Twins Club and Mountain Prairie Girl Scout Council.
Survivors include her husband; son Kacey; daughters Stefany and Kristy; brothers Steve Hallford, Joel Allen, both of Louisiana, Kimaron Hallford of Indian Hills, Sam Allen of North Carolina; sisters Karen Trout, Auna Hallford, both of Littleton.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rebecca H. Root (SS# issued in CO), last residence Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO.
See the obituary of her half-sister Karen Dee Hallford Trout in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father George J. Hallford in Arizona Obituaries; and of her half-brother Steven Wade Hallford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her father’s obituary.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Rebecca Lynn 1953 AZ1, George J. 1924 OK2, George Washington 1894 OK Territory3, John Henry 1868 MO4, William Wallace 1839 TN45.
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REUEL S. ALFORD
Photo from genealogybufftwo’s 05 Alford Johnson Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha, Douglas Co., NE—Monday, 23 March 1908
GRETNA, Neb., March 22—The remains of Ruel Alford, who died at his home in Castle Rock, Col., Tuesday arrived here last night and will be taken to Springfield where the funeral services were held today.
Mr. Alford formerly lived here and was engaged in the drug business, but was compelled to go west on account of consumption, of which he died.
Photos from Fairview Cemetery, Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, kweaver
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Agnes Dora Hartman Alford; and son Clark Hartman Alford in this compilation.
His middle name is reported as both Sparks and Stillman.
From his Find A Grave memorial:
Reuel was the son of Aaron Alford and Susan Miller. He was named after his grandfather.
Reuel was born in Sarpy County, Nebraska. His parents moved to Henry County, Illinois, in the late 1860s. His father was a druggist in the town of Wenona. His sister Angie was born in Wenona in 1869.
Reuel’s father died from stomach complications in 1871 in Omaha, Douglas Co, NE. The family returned to Sarpy County.
Reuel married Agnes Hartman in Sarpy County in 1893. They had 3 sons: Clark born 1893 …, Ernest born 1895, and Reuel Jr born 1898. Ernest died in 1896 at the age of 6 months.
By 1900 Reuel and family had moved to Douglas County, Colorado. Reuel died in Colorado in 1908 at the age of 44 years.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Reuel S. 1863 NE1, Aaron B. 1833 NY2, Ruel 1801 VT3, Ashley Owen 1770 VT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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RHODA ESTELLA O’BRIEN ALFORD
Grandaunt of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
FORT COLLINS COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Sunday, 6 March 1960
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Samuel Alexander Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Wayne Alexander Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Rhoda Irene Alford Wright in Oregon Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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ROBERT E. ALFORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Saturday, 6 March 1993
Robert E. Alford, 68, of Colorado Springs died March 3, 1993, at a local hospital. He worked for Colorado Springs School District 11 before retiring.
Private family services have been held. Cremation is planned. Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., is handling arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Fort Collins to John and Mary (Calkins) Alford.
He had lived in Colorado Springs since 1959 and also had lived in Laramie, Wyo.
He was in the Army from 1946 to 1948 and received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army Occupation Medal-Japan. He also was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Mr. Alford was married Jan. 1, 1952, in Laramie to Sonya G. McKinley, who survives.
He also is survived by two sons, John W. and Steven R., both of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Charlene Kmiotek of Lincoln, Mich.; a sister, Nadine Bauer of Florence, Ore.; and three grandchildren.
He had a sister, Clara Mae Bush, who is deceased.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Robert E. Alford (SS# issued in CO) but list his death date as 4 March 1993, last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Eugene Alford and Mary Eunice Calkins Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert E. 1925 CO1, John Eugene 1875 CO2, William Arnold 1843 IL3, William Beebe 1815 NY4, Arnold 1780 CT5, Eliphalet 1752 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ROBERT F. ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Friday, 8 May 2009
Alford, Robert F. (Bob, Al) Born July 3, 1933 in Princeton, W. Va. Survived by beloved wife and caretaker Sarah J. Alford, daughters Kathy Hatcher, Janet Nohava (Jeff), Sandra Alford (Richard), Patricia Wade (David), eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many caring friends.
Daughter Barbara Ann Miller and granddaughter Aimee Lynn Hatcher preceded Robert in death.
After a lengthy illness, Robert passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Robert retired from The United States Air Force after serving 21 years, including tours in Vietnam and South Africa. As a result of his service in Vietnam he was awarded The Air Force Commendation Medal in 1968, and will be recognized with full Military Honors at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Fairmount Mortuary....
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joyce Escue Culver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert F. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Aurora, Adams Co., CO.
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ROBERT JASPER ALFORD
DAILY RECORD
Cañon City, Fremont Co., CO—Saturday, 16 May 2015
Robert J. Alford, 78, passed away May 14, 2015 in Canon City, CO.
The son of John and Anna (Belding) Hutchinson, he was born March 22, 1937 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, he proudly served during the Vietnam War.
Robert was united in marriage to Tina Palenik; she preceded him in death in1984.
He worked for the Fremont County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 2004. Robert was well known for his leather crafts; and enjoyed arrowhead hunting. He had a very strong faith in the Lord.
Mr. Alford is survived by his grandson, Michael (Jenny) Palenik of Canon City; and brother, William G. (Charlene) Alford of Charleston, SC.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Carol.
At his request, no services will be held…. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home.
Photo from Mountain Vale Memorial Park, Cañon City, Fremont Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chuck Schubert (FAG Memoriall # 198963612)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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ROBERT JESSE HALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Wednesday, 8 November 2017
Robert Halford, Bob
1/28/1920–9/17/2017
Bob died peacefully September 17, 2017.
He was married three times: to Bette Liston 1941–1964; to Rosalie Seale until her death 1967–1987, and to Roma Therrell 1988–1999.
He was the loving father of Pam Miles (Bud), Jeff Halford (Anne Marie), Andrea Shea (Martin) and stepfather to Barry Seale and Guyneth McBee (Buster). He had 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
After serving in WWII, Bob began working at the Gates Rubber Company in the mailroom (with his Journalism Degree from University of Denver). He retired 38 years later, finishing his long career as Director of International Advertising for Gates, Belgium.
Bob was a passionate baseball player/fan and loved music from the 30s and 40s. He had compassion for all and was a friend to many.
A tribute to his life will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2017 @ Brookdale University Park, 2020 South Monroe Street, Denver, 80210 @ 3:00pm.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
On Robert Jesse Halford’s 1943 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21, born 28 Jan 1920 in Dallas, TX. His nearest relative is Mrs. W.J. Halford of the same address, 1966 S. Pearl, Denver.
His HALFORD lineage: Robert Jesse 1920 TX1, William James 1897 IL2, John W. 1863 IL3, William Hammond 1832 TN4, Jonathan Adkinson 1800 NC4.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD, SR.
Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—_____ June 2010
Robert Lee Alford Sr.
Sept. 10, 1940 – June 9, 2010
Robert passed away on June 9, 2010 at his home after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born in Newton, GA, September 10, 1940 to the late Lillian Phipps and Tony Dee Alford. He was the fourth of seven children.
Robert was brought to Steubenville, Ohio by his parents in 1941. After the death of his mother at the age of 7 years, the family moved to Wintersville, OH. Swimming was his first athletic love, but because of the football skills and the legacy of his older brothers, he played football at Wintersville H.S. and lettered all four years.
Upon graduation, he received a football scholarship to Kent State University in Kent; OH. He was a college All-American, Co-Captain of the team for two years and then was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers (briefly) as a lineman.
He was involved with many campus organizations; Varsity ‘K’ Alumni Executive Committee, Kent State Hall of Fame, Kiwanis (Ohio Chapter), President of the Alpha Phi Alpha campus chapter, National Association of Black School Educators (Ohio and Colorado)and was a member of the NAACP. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Kent State in 1968; Masters of Education-Administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH in 1972.
He did post Graduate Studies toward Ph.D. in Education Administration from 1979-82. He taught PE and coached football at Roosevelt H.S. in Dayton, OH from 1969-71. He moved to Kent, OH in 1971, teaching PE and coaching football at Roosevelt H.S. until 1978. His career took a turn in 1978 when he became an Administrator at Kent State as a Program Officer for KEDS (Kent Education Development and Strategic Services). Missing the high school students, he returned to Kent Roosevelt, Kent Ohio, as the Assistant Principal in 1982.
In 1986, his final career move was to Colorado Springs, CO, where he was the Director of Human Resources-Secondary Education. Upon retiring in 2003, golf became his full-time passion at Patty Jewett Golf Course working as the golf marshal and golfing in between. He and his wife Gloria cruised and visited their grandkids.
Robert Lee Alford described himself as “just a man.” No one who ever met him would use those three words. If we choose to use three words, we would say; man of wisdom, man of humor, a great father, a devoted husband, man of patience, man of intellect, teacher and administrator, mentor of kids, a superb golfer, man of integrity, man of valor, man of dignity, and man of Faith. But that is not the end. You had to have known the “Man”.
Robert leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Gloria of 46 years; three sons, Rob, Jr (Colorado Springs), Tony (Trina), South Bend, IN, Aaron (Linda), Park City, UT; seven beloved grandsons; Elijah, Max, Sam, Rylan, Kyler, Braydon, and Trey; three sisters, Lucille Bridgeman, Mansfield, OH, Candice Alford, Albany, GA, Patricia Vaughn, Scotch Plains, NJ; three brothers preceded him in death, John, Roger, and William; three sister-in-laws, Sylvia Henderson, Cincinnati, OH, Sandy Alford, Greensboro, NC and Juanita Alford, Wintersville, OH. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and remarkable friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Calvary Worship Center, 501 Castle Road (30th street), CO….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
We included the obituary of his son Aaron Kent Alford in Utah Obituaries.
Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home has an online gallery of 70+ photos.
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ROY WILLIAM “SKIP” ALFORD, JR.
[Roy died in Colorado, but we are also including his obituary in Virginia Obituaries because of his close ties to Virginia.]
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Alford, Roy William “Skip” II, 53, of Avon, Colorado, passed away suddenly on July 2 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Bon Air, Va. Skip graduated from Midlothian High School in 1973 and from Virginia Tech in 1980, with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Skip also completed several Microsoft Computer degrees, which he used in his profession. He was a former employee of the Town of Avon’s information technology department. Skip was the son of the late Roy and Lois Alford.
He is survived by sister, Alois Alford Ellis and husband, Jack; brother, Thomas Alford and wife, Lynnie, all of Richmond; and brother, Robert Alford and wife, Sharon, of Chesapeake; aunts, Helen “Bea” Beardsworth and Norma “Bunny” Alford of Waynesboro; and 17 nieces and nephews. Skip was the loving godfather of Shannon Ellis Denvil and Matthew Alford.
He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and music enthusiast. His love and laughter will be missed by his family and friends, especially the children.
A memorial celebration will be held at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 Huguenot Road, Richmond, Va. 23235 at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Roy William Alford Sr. and Lois Marian Campbell Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.
Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.
His lineage: Roy William ???? VA1, Roy William 1922 VA2, James Franklin 1888 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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RUTH BRIDGELAND ALFORD
Photo from Legacy’s obituary: “Published by Colorado Community Media on Sep. 22, 2022”
ENGLEWOOD HERALD
Englewood, Arapahoe Co., CO—Thursday, 22 September 2022
Ruth Bridgeland Alford, 95, died on September 9, surrounded by her children.
She married Jack Alford in 1951. They lived in Illinois, Colorado, and New York, where she was a teacher. After Jack’s sudden death, Ruth retired and moved to Evergreen, where she lived for 33 years and was active in many community organizations.
She is survived by four children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren….
In another article:
Echovita [“Echovita is an archive of obituaries and public death notices.”]
Ruth Bridgeland Alford
March 9, 1927 - September 9, 2022 (95 years old)
We are sad to announce that on September 9, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Bridgeland Alford of Evergreen, Colorado….
She is survived by her children, David Alford, Randall Alford, Nancy Brumsted and Philip Alford. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
If you would like to make a memorial contribution in Ruth’s name, the family requests you make it to: Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road, Golden, Colorado 80401.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Jack Henri Alford, in New York Obituaries.
Engagement announcement:
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Sunday, 22 April 1951
From Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages (Ancestry): Jack Henri Alford and Ruth Bridgeland were married on 19 May 1951 in Winnegago Co., IL.
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SALLIE MAE MONTGOMERY KERSHNER ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Wednesday, 27 November 1991
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, Midland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor D Conlin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her second husband, John Leonard “Jack” Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Sally Mae Montgomery, age 18, married Donald E. Kershner, age 22, in Butler, Bates Co., MO.
Her obituary refers to her incorrectly as “Mrs. Butler.”
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SAMUEL ALVORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Saturday, 9 October 1886
The death of Mr. Samuel Alvord occurred at Glenwood Springs [Garfield Co.] on Thursday [October 7], of pneumonia. Mr. Alvord was well and favorably known in printing as well as business circles, and his demise will be greatly regretted. At the time of his death he was employed in traveling in the interest of Reynolds & Reynolds, of this city. His body will be brought here for burial.
Photo from Winsted Old Burying Ground, Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, P. Welch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, John Watson Alvord Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Myrtilla Mead Peck Alvord; and sister Julia Mead Alvord Cole in Illinois Obituaries; of his sister Mary Anne Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of his brother John Watson Alvord Jr. in Michigan Obituaries.
From A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord, pages 285–285:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALVORD lineage: Samuel 1857 MA1, John Watson 1807 CT2, James Hall 1781 CT3, Ruel 1750 CT4, Seth 1714 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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SAMUEL ALEXANDER ALFORD
Granduncle of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Posted by Jerry Bonnell – used with permission
REPORTER-HERALD
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Monday, 22 February 1960
Samuel Alexander Alford, 81, died this morning at the Loveland Memorial hospital, where he had been a patient for several days.
Mr. Alford as born May 28, 1878, at Golden, to William A. and Alice Gertrude Alford and came to Loveland with his parents when he was six years of age. His parents homesteaded on a farm east of Loveland, where Mr. Alford Married Miss Rhoda O’Brien of Denver.
Mr. Alford was a member of the United Presbyterian church. He farmed on North Lincoln avenue until his retirement a few years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Rhoda, of Loveland; one son, Wayne, of Denver; three grandchildren, Douglas and Karen Alford of Denver, and Mrs. Beverly Whitehead of Oregon.
There are also five sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Reece Richart and Mrs. W.J. Dwinelle, both of Loveland; Mrs. Eugenia Bonnell of Los Gatos, Calif.; Mrs. Eleanor Gove of Atherton, Calif.; Mrs. Lois Petersen of Denver; John E. Alford of Fort Collins; Charles A. Alford of Greeley; Frank A. Alford of Wellington.
One daughter, Mrs. Irene Wright, preceded her father in death.
Arrangements will be announced later by Kibbeys.
Photo from Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rhoda Estella O’Brien Alford; son Wayne Alexander Alford; parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, and William Beebe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Rhoda Irene Alford Wright in Oregon Obituaries; and of his sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
WEEKLY COURIER
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Wednesday, 17 June 1908
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Samuel Alexander 1878 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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SEYMOUR VIETS ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Thursday, 10 February 1955
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VDR
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his mother, Elsie Maria Merriman Alford; and sister Inez Ruth Alford Peck in Idaho Obituaries; of his father, William Euclid Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Lester Edward Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Seymour Viets 1881 KS1, William Euclid 1848 CT2, Euclid W. 1813 CT3, William L. 1774 CT4, Joseph 1748 CT5, Jonathan 1720 CT6, Jeremiah 1692 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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SHARON MAY HAGGERTY CHADWICK SCHRECENGOST ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Monday, 4 April 2005
Sharon May (Haggerty) Alford, of Lakewood. Survived by beloved husband Raymond; mother Dorothy Pfertsh; daughters Lea Ann Guisinger, Heidi Van Eaton; brother Albert Haggerty; and 5 grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sharon M. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 3 May 1939, last residence Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
From SSACI: Sharon May Haggerty was born 3 May 1939 in Detroit, MI, daughter of George and Dorothy I. Haggerty, and died 1 Apr 2005. She is listed as:
1954 Sharon Mae Haggerty
1960 Sharon May Chadwick
1961 Sharon M. Schrecengost
1998 Sharon M. Alford
From CO Marriages: Sharon M. Haggerty married Dale C. Schrecengost on 20 Oct 1961 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO.
From Colorado, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Sharon M. and Dale C. Schrecengost were divorced on 9 Nov 1981 in Jefferson Co., CO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Raymond G. 1937 CO1, Ray Howard 1903 CO2, John Noah 1867 MO3, William 1843 TN4, John M. 1821 TN5, John 1786 NC/TN6.
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TANNEY SHERMAN ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Monday, 19 January 1920
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Lucy Belle Alford Morrison in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Harriette Alford Maris in California Obituaries; of his (adopted) son Stanley William Alford in Florida Obituaries; of his mother, Harriet F. Yeager Alford Manley; and sister Arlie Alford Manley in Washington Obituaries; and of his brother Frank Vessey Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
From Kansas, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Tanny S. Alford, age 34, married Ora Wadsworth, age 27, on 25 May 1898 in Crawford Co., KS.
He is listed as Tanney S. Alford in several Denver City Directories (Ancestry).
From:
ALFORD, Ora Wadsworth (Mrs. T.S. Alford), 547 Humbolt St., Denver, Colo.
Born Baldwin, Kan., Mar. 6, 1871; dau. Robert Bruce and Harriet (West) Wadsworth; worked way through school and taught at age of 17; ed. Ottawa Coll., ’88; grad. Baxter Springs Normal, ’92; studied drafting under private tutor; m. McCune, Kan., May 25, 1898, T. Sherman Alford; children: Stanley (adopted), b. 1904; Harriet, b. 1905. At age of 40 went to Boston and took special work at Mass. School of Technology on architectural rendering; studied civic planning. Favors woman suffrage; sec. Woman’s Non-Partisan Political League; mem. Commission Government Com. to draft charter amendments. Contributor to magazines on architectural subjects, humanitarian issues and the single tax. Baptist. Independent. Mem. Direct Legislation League, Public School League, Ward Civic Club. Recreations: Drafting, civic planning, architecture. Mem. Woman’s Club of Denver, 1900-06; Clio, 1903-05. Organizer of East Side Extension to Woman’s Club and of Public School League; organized a Ward Civic Club, composed of women and men. Mem. City Art Commission.
From Find A Grave: He is buried in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, CO, but his grave is unmarked. Buried next to him in unmarked graves are his wife, Ora Wadsworth Alford, and his infant son, Avon Alford (1904–1904).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Tanney Sherman 1864 KS1, Ephraim A. 1828 CT2, Daniel Miller 1796 CT3, Samuel 1770 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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THOMAS ERNEST ALFORD, JR.
[Thomas died in Colorado, but we are also including his obituary in Texas Obituaries because he spent most of his life in Texas and is buried there.]
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 2005
Funeral services for T.E. “Tommy” Alford, 87, of Centennial [Arapahoe Co.], Colorado, formerly of Silsbee [Hardin Co., TX], will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Buna [Jasper Co., TX].... Mr. Alford died at his residence in Colorado March 7, 2005.
He was a native of Geneva, TX and a lifelong resident of Silsbee. He had lived in Centennial, CO for the last several months. Mr. Alford was owner and operator of Alford’s Furniture and Hardware and Alford’s Laundromat.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of Houston and three children, Janice Matar of Houston, Joan Sullivan of Centennial, CO and Dr. Glen Alford of Wilkesboro, NC. Five grandchildren, Dr. Chris Russell, Leila Moujaes, Michael Matar, Jason Alford and Laurie Holguin also survive him....
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BATexan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Aug 1917, last residence Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Kathryn Louise Hancock Alford; daughter Janice Kay Alford Matar; mother, Minnie Jane McCall Alford; and brothers Ernest Leroy Alford and James Carnell Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Thomas Ernest 1917 TX1, Thomas Ernest 1879 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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THOMAS LEE ALFORD
THE CHRONICLE-NEWS
Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO—18 May 2016
Thomas Lee Alford (Toast), age 47, went on his final ride on May 12, 2016, to be with the Lord.
Thomas was born October 31, 1968 in Raton [Colfax Co.][, N.M. He was a longtime resident of Trinidad. Thomas served in the National Guard. He ran a successful business for 20 years as a locksmith and handyman in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. He spent many years bartending and also as a DJ at the local bars in Trinidad.
Thomas had a great work ethic. He loved to spend time with his family and party with his friends. Everyone remembers Thomas for the laughter, his smile and outgoing happy nature. Thomas had many lifelong friends. He loved the outdoors and riding his motorcycle. Most of all Thomas loved sporting his grandbabies. He loved them with ALL of him.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father Smiley Alford and his grandparents Lee and Isabel Sisneros.
Thomas is survived by his parents, Angela and James (Popie) Sparrow, sister Marleen (Jason) Enlow, all of Tahlequah, Okla., brother David Duran Sr., sister Toni Basso both of Trinidad, son Lance (Alysa) Alford, Raton, N.M, son Ronnie Lara, daughter Shawna Claflin both of Trinidad, grandchildren, Selene, Gage, Malachi and Luna, nephews Mark and Matthew, many aunts, uncles, cousins and true friends, Laurie, Ryan, John, Kenneth, Jared, Don, Leslie and many many more.
In lieu of flowers, people may make donations in his memory at the Power Credit Union in Trinidad, Colo. Graveside services and entombment will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Trinidad Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Honoring History
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his father, Smiley Robinson Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis.
His lineage: Thomas Lee 1968 NM1, Smiley Robinson 1945 SC2, John Robertson 1916 SC3, Doctor Larie “Dock” 1892 SC4, John Robeson 1852 SC5, Arthur 1803 SC6, Arthur 1775 SC7.
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VIRGINIA A. BURK BEAM ALVORD
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Tuesday, 29 July 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Alvord, who died in a local nursing home Monday [July 28], will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Law Mortuary. The Rev. Dr. Lawrence Lacour will officiate and burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Alvord lived at 2840 S. Circle Drive. She was born July 10, 1878 in Arkansas, and moved here in 1926. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and the Adult Blind association.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Frasier and Mrs. Florence Robertson, both of this city; a son, Cecil Beam of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. J.A. Ledbetter of Rocky, Okla.; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron West
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Florence Jeanette Alvord Robertson in this compilation.
Birthday article:
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Wednesday, 10 July 1968
In 1910, the Alvord family is in Goodwill, Madison Co., AR: Frank W. Alvord, age 58 born IL, second marriage 3 years; Virginia A. 31 born AR, second marriage, 4 children, 4 living; stepson Arthur C. Beam 8 AR; stepdaughter Bessie M. Beam 6 AR; and daughters Anna B. Alvord 3 AR, and Florence J. 11/12 AR. Virginia’s parents, James H. and Elizabeth A. Burk, are 2 houses away.
In 1930 Virginia A. Alvord, age 51 born AR, divorced, is in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. In her household are daughter Florence Miller, 20 married, age 16 at first marriage; and 2 granddaughters, both born CO: Joyce M. 2-8/12, and Virginia A. 8/12.
The Felkins Family Tree on Ancestry says Virginia A. Burk, daughter of James Henry Burk and Elizabeth Ann Williams. Frank W. Alvord was her second husband.
Her first husband is listed on Find A Grave as Midus Henry “Jack” Beam.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837–1957: Frank W. Alvord, age 54, residing in Red Star, Madison Co., AR, married Virginia Beam, age 27, residing in Judea, Madison Co., AR, on 17 June 1906 in Madison Co.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 488:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her second husband’s ALVORD lineage: Francis Wayland 1851 IL1, Nelson 1813 NY2, Joel 1779 CT3, Bela 1741 CT4, Aaron 1713 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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WAYNE ALEXANDER ALFORD
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
Denver, CO—Friday, 18 August 2000
AURORA—Wayne A. Alford, 80, of Denver, died August 11 in Aurora. Services were held on August 16, with entombment at Crown Hill Mausoleum.
Mr. Alford was born in Denver on November 9, 1919. He married Helen Norlund in 1943. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a citizen’s band radio operator in the Denver React Club, Rampart Range Riders, and Family Motorcycle Trailriders.
His son, Doug, of Aurora; daughter, Karen Buckingham of California; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, survive him.
In another article:
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Saturday, 19 August 2000
Wayne A. Alford of Denver, a mechanical engineer, died Aug. 11. He was 80.
Services were Wednesday at Olinger’s Wadsworth Chapel. Entombment was in Crown Hill Mausoleum.
He was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Denver. On Aug. 6, 1943, he married Helen A. Norlund in Mineola, N.Y. She preceded him in death.
He received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a mechanical engineer for the Denver Research Institute. He was a CB radio operator for the Denver React Club and a member of the Rampart Range Riders, Family Motorcycle Trailriders.
He is survived by a son, Doug, Aurora; a daughter, Karen Buckingham, San Diego; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wayne A. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Denver, Denver Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his parents, Samuel Alexander Alford and Rhoda Estella O’Brien Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Rhoda Irene Alford Wright in Oregon Obituaries.
From SSACI: Wayne Alexander Alford was born 9 Nov 1919 in Denver, CO, son of Sam A. Alford and Rhoda C. O’Brien. He died 11 Aug 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wayne Alexander 1919 CO1, Samuel Alexander 1878 CO2, William Arnold 1843 IL3, William Beebe 1815 NY4, Arnold 1780 CT5, Eliphalet 1752 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 16199, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM ARNOLD ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
Great-Great-Grandfather of Clayton Dennis Alford, AAFA #1457
The William Arnold and Alice Gertrude (Copeland) Alford Family
Standing: Charles Albert Alford, Alice Beryle Alford, Samuel Alexander Alford, John Eugene Alford, Mary Eugenia Alford, Frank Arnold Alford
Seated: Jessie Maude Alford, William Arnold Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford (between parents), Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford, William Beebe Alford, Lois Helen Alford
Photo from Cynthia Hoffman, AAFA #1436
LOVELAND REPORTER
Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—Wednesday, 24 July 1918
William Arnold Alford, for forty years a resident of this state, died Tuesday at 7 o’clock p.m., after a long illness, due to kidney trouble. He was 75 years old and was one of the pioneers of Larimer county. In the early ’70’s he helped build the Louden Irrigation Canal & Reservoir and also what is now Boyd lake, constructing a ditch to the site of the latter long before Loveland was even a settlement or there was any railroad to this section.
He was born in Elgin, Ill., Nov. 26, 1843. When a young man he removed to Iowa, and in 1865 went to the state of Washington. Later he came to Colorado. He married Miss Alice Copeland in Iowa, Dec. 9, 1869, and to them were born ten children, all of whom are living. They are W.B., J.E., S.A., C.A., and F.A. Alford, Mrs. Jessie Richart, Mrs. Beryl Dwinelle, Mrs. W.C. Dwinelle, and Mrs. Eleanor Gover, all of Loveland, and Mrs. Eugene Bonnell of Cambridge, Ohio.
He is survived also by a brother, George Alford, and three sisters, Mrs. Marian Boyd of Fort Collins, Mrs. Harriet Monroe and Mrs. Louise Rogers of Denver.
The deceased came to this county when this part of the state was largely unbroken ground and was a factor in developing its resources thru irrigation and farming projects. He took a keen interest in county and state affairs, although he never sought office of any kind at the hands of the public.
The funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Baptist church.
Photo from Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; children Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford, Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, Samuel Alexander Alford, and William Beebe Alford; parents, William Beebe Alford and Mary Ann Frye Alford; and siblings Marian C. Alford Boyd and George Wadleigh Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Arnold 1843 IL1, William Beebe 1815 NY2, Arnold 1780 CT3, Eliphalet 1752 CT4, Job 1708 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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WILLIAM AUSTIN ALFORD, III
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Saturday, 17 May 1986
William Austin Alford III, 42, of Colorado Springs died Thursday [May 15] in Colorado Springs after suffering a gunshot wound.
He was a self-employed carpenter.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Shrine of Rest Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. There will be cremation.
Mr. Alford was born Feb 10, 1944, in Brownsville [Cameron Co.], Texas, and had lived in Colorado Springs since 1984. His parents are Dean and Victoria (Dufault) Alford of New Braunfels, Texas.
Mr. Alford served in the Army two years. He was the coach of the Chargers soccer team.
He was married Jan. 21, 1968, to Patricia Schwartz, who survives.
Other survivors include a son, Christian; a daughter, Sarah; two brothers, Michael of Salt Lake City and Kenneth of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and two sisters Hazel Calnan and Victoria Johnston, both of Baton Rouge, La.
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, starkc2@gmail.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bill Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his mother, Victoria Helen DuFault Alford, in Louisiana Obituaries.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry) lists William Austin Alford III born 10 Feb 1944 in Cameron Co., son of Dean Cooper Alford and Victoria Helen Dufault.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Austin 1944 TX1, Dean Cooper 1919 KS2, Virgil William 1895 KS3, William Austin 1868 IN4, Virgil 1844 IN5, William 1820 IN6, James 1791 VA7, John 1768 VA8, Thomas 1736 VA9, John 1696 ??10.
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WILLIAM BEEBE ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; and Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Monday, 12 January 1903
GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 12—W.B. Alford, aged 86, who came to Colorado in the early ’60s, died at his home on Ralston creek last night from old age.
He is survived by five children. Mrs. Stephen Rogers of Golden, Mrs. George Monroe of Denver, Arnold Alford of London, England, George Alford and Mrs. Boyd of Loveland.
Deceased was considered quite wealthy. He served with distinction in the Union army during the rebellion and has been a lifelong Republican.
No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made.
Photo from Golden Cemetery, Golden, Jefferson Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Bonnell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Ann Frye Alford; and children Marian C. Alford Boyd, George Wadleigh Alford, and William Arnold Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Beebe 1815 NY1, Arnold 1780 CT2, Eliphalet 1752 CT3, Job 1708 CT4, Jeremiah 1655 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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WILLIAM BEEBE ALFORD
Granduncle of Jerry Richard Bonnell, AAFA #1332; Cynthia Carolyn Dwinelle Hoffman, AAFA #1436; and Samuel Patrick “Pat” Alford, AAFA #1541
THE COLORADOAN
Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO—Wednesday, 22 December 1926
Photo from Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Singh
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Anna May Benoy Alford; and parents, William Arnold Alford (with family photo) and Alice Gertrude Copeland Alford; and siblings Charles Albert Alford, Eleanor Florence Alford Gover, Frank Arnold Alford, Jessie Maude Alford Richart, John Eugene Alford; Lois Helen Alford Dwinelle Petersen, and Samuel Alexander Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Eugenia Alford Ryan Morgan Bonnell in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Beebe 1871 CO1, William Arnold 1843 IL2, William Beebe 1815 NY3, Arnold 1780 CT4, Eliphalet 1752 CT5, Job 1708 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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WILLIAM PAUL “BILLY” ALFRED
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—Thursday, 14 November 1935
The entire community was saddened last Friday evening when word reached Meeker that the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Alfred had passed away that afternoon at St. Joseph hospital. Complications set in a few days after the little fellow was born, which the doctors stated were caused by the little fellow being born premature a few weeks. Later the little fellow developed pneumonia and passed away Friday, November 8.
Billy Paul Alfred was born October 28 at St. Joseph hospital, Denver, being just past two weeks of age at the time of death. This young couple were so happy in the advent of the young son, but their new-found happiness was short-lived and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them.
Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred, Sunday afternoon....
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emma E. Walling
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his paternal grandfather, William Thornton Alfred and, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Mercedes Sadie Fry Alfred, in California Obituaries.
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WILLIAM ROY ALFORD
Uncle of Jerald Robert Alford, AAFA #0113
“William Roy and Madeline Alford”
Photo from CristaGO’s Ormandy-Denton Family Tree (Ancestry)
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE-TELEGRAPH
Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—Thursday, 15 November 1979
Services for William Roy Alford, a retired mechanic for El Paso County, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Blunt Mortuary…. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Alford died Tuesday at the Myron Stratton Home where he was a resident.
Born April 4, 1889, in Springfield, Mo., he had lived here since 1916. He was a member of Pikes Peak United Methodist Church.
Mr. Alford’s wife, Irene Alford, died in 1977.
He is survived by two daughters, Hazel J. Field of Colorado Springs and Betty Ann Cook of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mariah Hudson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1979) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Irene M. Stevens Alford; and daughter Hazel Jane Alford Blackburn Field in this compilation.
From CO Marriages: William Roy Alford married Madaline Brinkley Weatherald on 1 Dec 1917 in Manitou Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1803 NC.
His lineage: William Roy 1898 MO1, William Elihu 1860 MO2, William 1838 NC3, William 1803 NC4.
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WILLIAM S. ALFORD
DENVER POST
Denver, CO—Monday, 8 January 1906
Died—William S. Alford, at 3125 Bert street, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1906. Funeral on Tuesday, Jan. 9, by Highlands Lodge No. 86, A.F. and A.M.
Photo from Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Steve Stalzle
AAFA NOTES: In 1900, the family of William S. Alford is enumerated at 3125 Bert St. in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO:
William S. Alford 50 Apr 1850 England married 13 years
Parents born England immigrated 1875 naturalized
Occupation: freight depot clerk
Maria S. wife 39 Oct 1860 MA 4 children, 2 living
Julia dau 10 Mar 1890 England
Samuel son 8 Apr 1892 NY
Sarah N. Clapp mother-in-law 66 Sep 1833 MA widow
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WILLIAM THORNTON ALFRED
THE HERALD
Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—Thursday, 16 March 1933
Mr. W.T. Alfred, one of Meeker’s respected and substantial businessmen passed away at his home last Friday morning after only a few days’ illness. Mr. Alfred was taken down with the prevailing flu which later turned into pneumonia a few days before he passed away. News of Mr. Alfred’s death came as a distinct shock to his many local friends, as he was in apparent good health and during his residence in Meeker was very rarely sick.
William Thornton Alfred, son of George and Nancy Alfred, was born at Ames, Iowa on March 21st 1867 and died at his Meeker home on Friday, March 3. His boyhood was spent in the family home in Iowa. In young manhood he went to Oklahoma seeking better health and there met Mercedes Sadie Fry to whom he was married on September 18, 1901 at Arapahoe, Oklahoma. To this union were born five children, one passing away in infancy. One daughter, Florence and three sons Bruce, Ralph and Howard, together with the devoted wife survive.
In 1908 Mr. Alfred’s health required a change and the family came to Colorado. In 1913 the family came to Meeker. Mr. Alfred bought the pool hall located in the Baer block. This business he ran for several years. He sold out and located at Eagle and Grand Junction for a time. Later her returned to Meeker and has made this his home continuously since that time.
Mr. Alfred was of quiet and even disposition, always looking on the pleasant side of life. He made many friends who admired and respected him and his place among the businessmen of Meeker will be missed.
Mr. Alfred was a member of Valentine Lodge IOOF. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church…. After the church services the OddFellows took charge of the remains and conducted their grave side service.
Besides his bereaved family and many local friends, the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Eva Ball and Chas. Alfred of Ames, Iowa, and Mrs. Lucy Peeples of Los Angeles, Calif.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Meeker, Rio Blanco Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emma E. Walling
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary his grandson William Paul “Billy” Alfred in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his wife, Mercedes Sadie Fry Alfred; and son Ralph Harold Alfred in California Obituaries; and of his parents, George Hilling Alfred and Nancy Arrasmith Alfred, in Iowa Obituaries.
His ALFRED lineage: William Thornton 1867 IA1, George Hilling 1821 OH2, Thornton 1794 VA3.
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WILLIE ALFORD, JR.
Pipkin Braswell Funeral Home & Cremation
Denver, Denver Co., CO—_____ July 2018
Willie Alford, Jr.
February 15, 1925 ~ July 16, 2018 (age 93)
Willie Alford, Jr. was born on February 15, 1925, in Dallas, Texas to his parents, Willie Alford, Sr. and Percy Johnson Alford. He was the second of four children born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his sister, Nancy and his brothers, Herbert Lee and Andrew Leon. As a child, he enjoyed playing games, riding his bike, and he delivered the local newspaper. Willie was raised during a time when life was hard for black people. His family relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1939, where Willie received his early education by attending Manual High School.
In 1943, Willie enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving his country, he earned a Victory Ribbon and he fought during World War, II. He served with honor and distinction and was honorably discharged.
In 1950, Willie met Betty Jean Palmer and they began dating. On February 27, 1954, they were married at the Justice of Peace in Denver. The marriage was full of joy and happiness. They enjoyed traveling to Dallas and Houston, as well as traveling with the Washington Lincoln Alumni Association. Some other social activities included concerts to see Ella Fitzgerald, performing artist, at Red Rocks, and artists at The Five Points in Denver.
To this union, Charlotte, Willie Jean, Gwendolyn, and Yvonne were born. Gwendolyn preceded him in death, when she was only three years old.
Willie was a loving and devoted husband and father who took great pride and joy in the care and nurture of his family. His daughters remember dad teaching them to be strong and independent women. He taught them to cook, clean, do yardwork, and work hard in life. He also taught them the importance of education and that no one could ever take that away from them.
At the time of his passing, Willie and Betty had been married for 64 years. Willie was later blessed with four grandchildren, Michelle, Marques, LaTonya, and Trinity, who all were an additional source of joy and pride in his life. They lovingly called him “Grandpa or Pops” and fondly remember him being an active part of their lives. He attended all their milestones and they all shared many happy and precious moments together.
Willie was a fun-loving man, who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking, playing cards, hosting family gatherings, and of course playing dominoes. If you listened to him, he was the best dominoes player who walked the earth.
Willie Alford, Jr. departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on July 16, 2018, in his home in Denver, Colorado.
Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his loving and devoted wife, Betty J. Alford of Denver, Colorado; 3 daughters, Charlotte E. (Dewey) Brigham, Willie Jean Roberts-McCalister all of Aurora, Colorado and Yvonne R. Alford of Denver, Colorado; 4 grandchildren, Michelle Collins, Marques Brigham, LaTonya Jackson, and Trinity Brigham; and 10 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man. To know Willie was to love him.
Service: 7/26/2018 at 11:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 7/26/2018 at 2:15:00 PM Staging Area C Ft. Logan National Cemetery - 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Selby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From Texas, Birth Certificates: Willie Alford Jr. was born 15 Feb 1925 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, son of Willie Alford, born Willa Parish, TX, and Percy Johnson, born Carthage, TX.
