SOUTH CAROLINA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) held its 2008 Annual
Meeting in Columbia, South Carolina. We made a special effort to obtain
obituaries of all “Alfords” who died in that state and are publishing our
entire collection of South Carolina obituaries on this website.
This compilation will be updated periodically as we acquire
new obituaries.
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.
AAFA has often added notes for each obituary, including
Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other
Alfords, and lineages. Extensive research notes are not always included in the
interest of making the obituaries available online. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated),
the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also
included on the AAFA Member
Memorials web page and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you
have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it
with us!
Date posted: 15 JULY 2010
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The families of many of the subjects of these South Carolina
obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies
published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of William
Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 (DNA Group One)
See also “Smith / Race Genealogy,”
with extensive notes and photos, of Wade Smith Jr., son of Wade Smith and
Lovinia Alford (Joseph Valine 1908 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3,
Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5,
John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7).
2. Descendants of Arthur
Alford & Clarky Sarvis
Note: AAFA now believes that Arthur was born about 1775, not
1750. He is age 26–45 on the 1810 census in Horry Co. (1765–1784 and over 45 on
the 1820 census (1775). In 1800 an Arthur Alford is in Georgetown District, age
16–26 (1774–1784).
3. Known
Descendants of Jacob Alford, born 1738 VA, & Mary Pace
4. Known
Descendants of Prudence _____ Alford: [the name of Prudence’s husband is
not known]
5. Known Descendants
of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC [the name of
Elizabeth’s husband is not known], through her sons John William Alford and
Calhoun Alford
6. Known
Descendants of Lodwick Alford, born 1802 SC
7. Known
Descendants of Nero Alford, born 1808 SC
8. Known
Descendants of Coleman Alford, born 1846 SC, and his wife Ester
9. Known
Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll
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The frequently cited source Extracts from
Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald is online.
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ADA GERTRUDE WILLIAMS ALFORD ARNETTE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 17 July 1977
ROWLAND, N.C.—Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Williams Alford
Arnette will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Ashpole Presbyterian Church. Burial will
be in the church cemetery, directed by Blanton-Cottingham Funeral Home.
Mrs. Arnette, 85, died Saturday [July 16] in a
Dillon, S.C. hospital after an illness.
Mrs. Arnette was born in Morganton, a daughter
of the late Sion Walter [sic: Alexander Bernard—see below] and Ella
Hallyburton Williams. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dillon,
S.C.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. L.V. Hyman
[Katherine], Mrs. G. Holmes Bell [Ada Williams] and Mrs. O. Kenneth McCutcheon
[Elizabeth Patience], all of Dillon, S.C.; a step-son, Rochelle Arnette of
Floydale, S.C.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Nell Burke of Florida City, Fla.,
Mrs. Hattie Carroll of Lumberton, and Mrs. Edna Earl Richardson of Lilesville,
six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren.
In another
article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 19 July 1977
Name: Ada Williams Alford
Parents: Alexander Bernard and Ella Halyburton Williams
Spouse: 1. Sion Walter Alford 2. Julius Bonell Arnette
Date of Birth/Age: Age 85
Place of Birth: Morganton, NC
Date of Death: Saturday
Place of Death: Dillon
Place of Burial: Ashpole Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Rowland, NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ada Arnette (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 April 1892. Her
death date is listed as _____ July 1977, and her last residence is Dillon,
Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Sion Walter
Alford; and her daughters Ada Williams Alford Bell and Katherine Alford Spooner
Hyman in this compilation.
The obituary of her daughter Katherine provides
Ada’s middle name. The obituary extract of her son-in-law Owen Kenneth
McCutcheon provides the name of his wife, Ada’s daughter:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 3 October 2006
Name: Owen Kenneth “Ken” McCutcheon
Parents: O. Kenneth and May Parker McCutcheon
Spouse: Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon
Date of Birth/Age: Age 82, Born September 22, 1924
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Saturday, September 30, 2006
Place of Death: His residence
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery (World War II Army
Veteran )
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ADA LEE HAYES ALFORD
[Although
she died in VA, we are publishing her obituary here because of her close ties
to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 March 1968
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Ada Hayes Alford, 83, widow of
James F. Alford, died Sunday in Virginia Beach, Va., after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in the Bethea Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late James F.
and Alice Berry Hayes.
Surviving are two sons, James F. Alford Jr. and
Thomas Brooks Alford, both of Douglas, Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. T.M.
Glassburner of Azores, Portugal, Mrs. Stephen T. Douglas of Virginia Beach,
Va., and Mrs. James C. Henderson Sr. of Rowland, N.C.; a foster daughter, Mrs.
Paul Carmichael of Dillon; two brothers, Austin Hayes of Bishopville, and
Vernon Hayes of Latta; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stanton of Dillon and Mrs.
Dessie Coleman of Latta.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ada Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 January 1886, last
residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Frierson
Alford Jr.; and her daughters Ada Mae Alford, Effie Alford Douglas, and Rebecca
Alford Henderson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son
Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
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ADA MAE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 8 July 1926
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Alford will regret
to learn of the death of their 14 month old daughter, Ada May, which occurred
at Florence Sunday morning [July 4] where the little one had been taken for
treatment. The interment was made at Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Sunday
afternoon at 5:30.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her parents, James Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes
Alford; and her sisters Rebecca Alford Henderson and Effie Alford Douglas in
this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Thomas Brooks Alford
Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as her parents and sisters Rebecca
and Effie:
Ada Mae daughter of James F. &
Ada Mae Alford 1925-1926
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ada Mae 1925 SC1, James
Frierson 1883 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little
1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ADA WILLIAMS ALFORD BELL
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 1 April 1993
Name: Ada (Widdy) Bell
Parents: Sion Walter and Ada Williams Alford
Spouse: Gustavious Holmes Bell, Jr.
Date of Birth/Age: Age 79
Place of Birth: Rowland, NC
Date of Death: Wednesday, March 31, 1993
Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ada W. Bell (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 June 1913.
See the obituaries of her parents, Sion Walter
Alford and Ada Gertrude Williams Alford Arnette; and her sister Katherine
Alford Spooner Hyman in this compilation.
Her husband’s obituary:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 May 1990
Name: Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr.
Parents: Gustavous Holmes, Sr. and Addie Hamilton Bell
Spouse: Ada William Alford Bell
Date of Birth/Age: Age 76
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Friday
Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ada Williams 1913 NC1,
Sion Walter 1886 NC2, Wiley Cherry 1852 NC3, Jacob 1789
NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick
1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ADDIE ANINA “NINA” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 3 October 1970
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Miss Nina Alford, 87, died Friday
morning [October 2] at a Dillon hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Cottingham Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Miss Alford, a lifelong resident of Dillon
County, was a daughter of the late Daniel and Betty Walter Alford. She was a
member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Laval Osteen of
Dillon; and three great-nieces.
Photo
from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Nina Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Aug 1883.
See the obituaries of her parents, Daniel Warren
Alford (with census records) and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and her
siblings Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford
Osteen in this compilation.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot with her sister Harriet and brother
Adfull:
Addie Anina “Nina” Alford 8/20/1883-10/2/1970
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nina 1883 SC1, Daniel
Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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ADDIE JANE ROUSE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 February 1982
Name: Addie Jane Rouse Alford
Parents: William and Fleetie Barnhill Rouse
Spouse: Owen G. Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 77
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Friday [February 5]
Place of Death: a Marion nursing home
Place of Burial: Aynor Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Janie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 June 1904 and
died _____ Feb 1982, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
SSDI records show that Owen Alford (SS# issued
in SC) was born 22 Feb 1898 and died _____ Dec 1986, last residence Aynor,
Horry Co., SC.
On Owen Gurley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 26, a self-employed farmer living
in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. He was born 1 May 1898, names Nettie Alford
of Galivants Ferry as his nearest relative, and signed with his mark. On the
WWI Draft Registration of Owen’s twin brother, Noah Webster Alford, he said he
was born 21 February 1898 and also named Mrs. Nettie Alford.
1910 CENSUS
Galivants Ferry (District 52), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #22:
Nettie L. Alford head 32 SC SC
SC widow farmer
7
children, 4 living
Noah son 12 SC
SC SC
Owen son 12
SC SC SC
Quincy son 9 SC
SC SC
Allen M. son 5 SC
SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Galivants Ferry (District 62), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #74:
John Alford head 40 b. Nov 1859 SC SC SC married
8 years farmer
Nettie L. wife 22 b. Aug 1877 SC
SC SC 3 children, 2 living
Noah W. son 2 b. Feb 1898 SC
SC SC
Owen G. son 2 b. Feb 1898 SC
SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Owen Gurley 1898 SC1,
John M. 1859 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800 SC4,
Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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ADFULL PIERCE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 7 January 1954
Name: A. Pierce Alford
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 67
Date of Death: Thursday
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, SC
In another
article:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 1 January 1954
DILLON, Dec. 31—Pierce (Drummer) Alford, 67, died in St.
Eugene Hospital this afternoon after a lingering illness.
Mr Alford was widely known over the Carolinas,
Virginia and Georgia where he had traveled for a number of years as a salesman
in the hardware and paint business.
Surviving are one sister, Miss Nina Alford and a
brother, J.A. [James Augustus] Alford of Dillon, and a number of other
relatives in this vicinity.
The body is at Williams Funeral Home where
funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. Alford’s funeral services will be held at 3
p.m. Friday at the Williams Funeral Home.... Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Warren
Alford and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and his siblings James Augustus
Alford, Addie Anina “Nina” Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen in this
compilation.
On Pierce Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 30, a single traveling salesman living in
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC. He was born 10 Sept 1886 in Dillon Co., SC. He says he
is supporting his mother.
Advil Pierce Alford’s death certificate confirms
his birth and death dates. He was divorced,and he was born in Marion Co., SC,
the son of Daniel W. Alford and Betty Walter. [South Carolina Death Records,
1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot with his sisters Harriet and Addie:
Adfull P. Alford S.C. Pvt. Air Service WWI
9/10/1886-12/31/1953
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Adfull Pierce 1886 SC1, Daniel
Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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ALEX ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 13 October 2000
Alex Alford, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000,
at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral
Home of Georgetown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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ALEX ANDER ALFORD, SR.
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 7 January 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Alex Ander Alford, 97, a retired
farmer, died Wednesday [January 5] at his residence. The funeral will be at 1
p.m. today in Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Goldfinch’s
Conway Chapel, will be in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
Sam P. Alford and Ellen F. Roberts Alford. He was a member of Oak Grove Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby B. Richardson
Alford; three sons, James Alford and David Alford, both of Galivants Ferry, and
Jerry Alford of Conway; four daughters, Nora A. Hyman and Naomi Gunter, both of
Galivants Ferry, and Mary Altman and Iris V. Todd, both of Conway; and 23
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. AAFA records show he was b. 17 Aug 1896 in Horry
Co., SC.
Alex’s name is as printed in the obituary.
See the obituary of Alex’s wife, Ruby Blanche
Richardson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Alex Ander 1896 SC1,
Samuel P. 1863 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800
SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 16 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Alexander Alford will be
held today at Pine Hill AME Church with burial in the church cemetery. Greene’s
Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford died March 13, 2002 in a Dillon
hospital.
Surviving are sisters, Pensacola Smith, Mary
Alford and Dorothy Bethea, all of Dillon; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
AAFA has data on several Alexander Alfords of
the time and place but none that fit this situation with the sisters named.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally
serves the African-American community.
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ALFERETTA “RHETT” PROSSER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 July 1961
Mrs. Alferetta (Rhett) Prosser Alford, 86, of
Pamplico, died Monday [July 24] in a local nursing home after being in
declingin health for five years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Wednesday from Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Pamplico.... Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was a member of New Prospect Free
Will Baptish Church near Hannah.
Surviving are three sons, Ernest Prosser, Furman
Alford, and Lofton Alford, all of Pamplico; five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
The body will remain at Stoudenmire Funeral Home
until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The family will be at the homes of Mrs. Ernest
Prosser and Mrs. F.C. Alford, both of Pamplico.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death. AAFA records show she was b. 4 Oct 1874 in
Florence Co., SC, the daughter of Job Prosser and Nancy Barnes.
See the obituaries of her husband, William
Robert Alford, and her son Lofton Holland Alford in this compilation.
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ALICE ALFORD BRUCE
Sister of the late Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 10 October 1970
SOCIETY HILL [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs.
Alice Alford Bruce will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Union Baptist
Church in Society Hill.... Burial will be in the Bethesday Cemetery [sic:
Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Co.] directed by Mitchell-Josey
Funeral Home.
Survivors are her husband, Woodrow Bruce;
father, Robert Alford Sr.; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Williams of Camden, N.J.;
Mrs. Janie Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mrs. Florence Delk of Society Hill;
four brothers, Robert Alford Jr. of Jamaica, N.Y. Marion Alford of Darlington,
Roland Alford of Society Hill and Isaac Alford of Seattle, Wash.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Coleman
Alford, and her brother Roland Furman Alford in this compilation. Her brother
Isaac’s obituary, with extensive census data, is posted to AAFA’s Member Memorials.
From 1870 to 1920, this African-American family
was enumerated on censuses in Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC.
They were not located on the 1860 census since
they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows
no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A
map published by Harper’s
Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co.
were African-American.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Alice 1915 SC1, Robert
Coleman 1886 SC2, Coleman 1846 SC3.
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ALLEN BENJAMIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 August 1975
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Allen
Benjamin Alford will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Round Oak Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey
Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford, 16, died Sunday [August 3] enroute
to a hospital after a swimming accident. He was born in Darlington County, a
son of Arthur and Mrs. Marie Bacote Alford. He was a student of Rosenwald High
School.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister,
Miss Annie Alford of Darlington, six brothers, Arthur Alford Jr., Isaac Alford,
Frank Alford, Richard Alford, Charles Alford, Walter Alford, all of Darlington;
a foster brother, Herman Alford of Darlington; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie
Alford of Darlington.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Allen Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Oct 1958.
No Round Oak Cemetery in Darlington Co. was
found, but there is a Round O Cemetery near Mont Clare in Darlington Co. There
is also a Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Round O.
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ALLEN DAVID ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 July 1984
Name: Allen David Alford
Parents: George David and Sara Alford
Spouse: Barbara Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 71
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Saturday [July 21]
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
Photo
from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Allen Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 June 1913 and died
_____ July 1984, last residence Dillon, SC.
See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Ann
Thornton Alford, in this compilation.
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ALMA BRADLEY ALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Thursday, 5 March 2009
Mrs. Alma Bradley Alford, 87, widow of the late James
Vernon Alford, of 4526 Catawba Road, Kershaw passed away Tuesday, March 3,
2009, at Springs Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5,
2009, at Lancaster Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Helm officiating. Burial
will be in Lancaster Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Lancaster Funeral Home.
In another
article:
Lancaster
Funeral Home
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC—_____ March 2009
Mrs. Alma Bradley Alford, age 87, widow of the
late James Vernon Alford, of 4526 Catawba Road in Kershaw, passed away Tuesday,
March 3, 2009 at Springs Memorial Hospital.
Born November 30, 1921 in Lancaster, Mrs. Alford
was a daughter of the late William Bradley and Daisy Flatine B. Bradley. She
was retired from Springs Industries, with more than 44 years of service.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alford
will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Helm officiating. Burial will be in the
Lancaster Memorial Park.
Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Hunter and her
husband, Ronald, of Kershaw; a sister, Roberta Bradley Kirkley of Lancaster;
two grandchildren, Amy M. Hunter and Misty Dawn Hunter; and five
great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Hailey, Ryan, Abbigail and Devin.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Lancaster Funeral Home and other times
at the home of Cathy and Ronald Hunter, 4526 Catawba Road, Kershaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 222 South Church Street - Suite 303, Charlotte, NC
28202.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving
the family of Mrs. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alma Bradley Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 Nov 1921,
last residence Kershaw, Lancaster Co., SC.
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ALMA ETHEL ALFORD DENLEY
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 11 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
COLUMBIA—Services for Alma E. Denley, 102, will be held
today at Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Washington Street, with burial in Lincoln
Cemetery. Ms. Denley will lie in state at Zion Baptist Church today beginning
at noon with a family visitation hour starting at the church at 1 p.m. The
funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel is in
charge.
Ms. Denley died Sunday, October 7, 2001. Born in
Darlington County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Granville
and Leanna Alford.
Surviving are her sisters, Cleo V. Yongue,
Lillian Bowman and Myrtle L. Sanders; nine nephews and five nieces; and a host
of other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alma E. Denley (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 September 1899,
last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
See the obituaries of her siblings Lillian
Alford Bowman, Myrtle Alford Sanders, Nathaniel Alford, and Sansberry Edward
Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. Her father,
Granville Alford, and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each
census from 1880 through 1930.
1930 CENSUS
High Hill (District 16), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #44:
Granvill R. Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
age
21 at first marriage
Leanna wife B 38 SC
SC SC age 18 at first marriage
[ages of Granville and Leanna are listed the same as in
1920.]
Francis son B 18 SC
SC SC
Cleo dau B 14 SC
SC SC
Lillian dau B 11 SC
SC SC
Myrtle dau B 9 SC
SC SC
Newton grandson B 6 MS SC MS
James grandson B 4 SC SC
MS
Oscar grandson B 2 NJ SC
MS
Margaret Grant mother-in-law B 72 SC SC SC widow
Next door, Dwelling #45:
Nathaniel Alford head B 23 SC SC SC age
22 at first marriage
Louisa wife B 19 SC
SC SC age 18 at first marriage
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare (District 17), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #187:
Granville Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
Leanna wife B 38 SC
SC SC
Alma dau B 19
SC SC SC
Martha dau B 17 SC
SC SC
Nathaniel son B 13 SC
SC SC
Chester son B 11 SC
SC SC
Sansberry son B 9 SC
SC SC
Francis son B 8 SC
SC SC
Cleo dau B 6 SC
SC SC
Lillian dau B 2 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 11), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling
#121:
Granville Alford head B 38 SC SC SC farmer
2nd
marriage 13 years
Luanna wife B 29 SC
SC SC 1st marriage 13 years
7
children, 6 living
Newton son B 12 SC
SC SC
Alma dau B 10
SC SC SC
Augusta dau B 9 SC
SC SC
Nathaniel son B 5 SC
SC SC
Chester son B 3 SC
SC SC
Sansberry son B 1-3/12 SC SC
SC
1900 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 25), Darlington Co., SC,
Dwelling #242:
Granville Alford head B 34 b. Nov 1865 SC
SC SC farmer
married
4 years
Luanna wife B 20 b. Oct
1879 SC SC SC 2 children, 2 living
Euton son B 1 b. Dec
1898 SC SC SC
Ethel dau B 8/12 b.
Sep 1900 SC SC SC
[year obviously incorrect]
Emma dau B 11 b. Feb
1889 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 42), Darlington Co., SC,
Dwelling #282:
Edward Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farmer
Ida L. wife B 39
Granville son B 19
+ 5 more younger children, a grandson, and a boarder
Her lineage: Alma E. 1899 SC1,
Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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ALMA HARDEE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 2 December 2000
Alma Alford, 89, widow of Leon Alford, died
Thursday Nov. 30, 2000, in Loris Hospital [Horry Co, SC].
She was a native of Horry County, and the
daughter of the late Andrew and Annie Bullard Hardee.
Survivors include a daughter, Gracie Alford of
Tabor City [Columbus Co., NC].
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at
Forest Lawn Cemetery [Horry Co., SC]. The Rev. Donald Hardwick will officiate.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alma H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 December 1910. Her
last residence is listed as Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC.
Her husband was Leon Robert Alford, son of Levi
Thomas Alford and Freddie Ida Hardee. SSDI records show that Leon Alford was b.
16 Sept 1907 and d. _____ Feb 1986. His last residence was also Tabor City.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: Leon Robert 1907 SC1,
Levi Thomas 1876 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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AMELIA RAY ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 March 1972
Name: Amelia Ray Alford
Parents: Jerry and Martha Parker Ray
Date of Birth/Age: Age 89
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Wednesday
Place of Death: Bennettsville
Place of Burial: Gethsemane Old Baptist Cemetery in Horry
County
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Amelia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Sept 1881.
See the obituary of her son Colon L. Alford in
this compilation, which includes the lineage of her husband, George Washington
Alford.
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ANN JOHNSON RAINSFORD ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Sunday, 19 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
EDGEFIELD [Edgefield Co.], S.C.—Graveside service for Ann
Johnson Alford, 74, will be conducted on Monday, October 20, 2003, at 11 a.m.
in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford, beloved wife of J. Gordon Alford,
died on Friday, October 17, 2003. Born in Edgefield, she was the daughter of
the late Lynwood and Ellen McWhite Johnson. She attended Winthrop College and
was an active member of Edgefield County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. She was a
member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Les Dames de Fleurs Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, J. Gordon Alford;
sons, John Rainsford III, Thomas Benjamin Rainsford, George Lynnwood Rainsford;
one daughter, Katherine Alford Aimonetti; and a sister, Martha Patterson; 11
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her love, compassion and presence
influenced generations of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ann J. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 January 1929,
last residence Edgefield, Edgefield Co.
See the obituary of her second husband, John
Gordon Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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ANNA LOUISE ALFORD BROWN ANDERSON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 September 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Louise Alford Brown
Anderson, 96, were held at Meares Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cedardale
Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Emanuel and
Jannie Williams Alford and was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church.
Surviving are sons, L.D. Brown, Jimmy Brown,
Paul Brown; daughters, Margie Altman and Betty Miles; 19 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren. Sons Edwin and Robert Brown predeceased her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Louise B. Anderson (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 March 1905
and died 1 September 2001.
See the obituaries of her brothers Edward Manuel
Alford (with other relatives listed) and William Power Alford; and half-sister
Willie Ann Alford Turbeville in this compilation.
Her name was Anna Louise Alford. Her first
husband was Bernie Leroy Brown and the second was T.D. Anderson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Anna Louise 1905 SC1,
Willis Manuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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ANNIE ALMA ALFORD ELVINGTON
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 11 August 1987
Name: Annie Alma Elvington
Parents: Berry Coleman Alford and Glen Cook Alford
Spouse: Clifton Franklin Elvington
Date of Birth/Age: Age 66
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Sunday [August 9]
Place of Death: Article headlined Lake View
Place of Burial: services at Kemper Baptist Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Alma Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 March 1922 and
died _____ August 1987, last residence lake View, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Berry Coleman
Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F.
Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha Alford Beaver, and Edna Alford Gerrald in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Annie Alma 1922 SC1,
Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel
1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6,
William 1760 NC?7
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ANNIE BELL GRIGGS ADAMS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 25 October 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Services for Annie Bell Adams
Alford, 84, are at 3 p.m. today at Swift Creek Baptist Church, with burial in
the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Thomas B. Alford,
died Friday [October 24]. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the
late Ham W. and Alma Adams Griggs.
Surviving are sons, Jerry Alford of Wayne City,
IL, and Frank Alford of Timmonsville; brothers, H.W. Griggs Jr. of Florence and
Carroll Griggs of Hartsville; sisters, Vista Morse of Tecumseh, Mich.,
Elizabeth Sauer of Brodhead, Wis., and Sara Braddock of Columbia; four grands.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 July 1913.
See the obituary of her husband’s first wife, Annie
Ida Osborne Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Bradley 1895 SC1,
John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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ANNIE E. ALFORD
[Although
she died in NJ, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close
ties to SC.]
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 October 1995
Name: Annie E. Alford
Parents: Adolphus and Lucy LeGette Alford
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Death: Headlined Dillon
Place of Burial: Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery (AA)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Dec 1911, last
residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.
From AAFA records: Annie Liza Alford was the
daughter of Adolphus Alford and his first wife Annie; his second wife was Lucy
LeGette.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co.
traditionally serves the African-American community.
On Adolphus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 34, a self-employed mechanic living in Dillon,
SC. He was born 27 Feb 1884, and his nearest relative is Lucy Alford.
1930 CENSUS
Manning (District 19), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #165:
Glis S. Alford head B 75 SC SC SC Presbyterian
minister
age
20 at 1st marriage
Lucinda wife B 75 SC
SC SC
Manning (District 19), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #166:
Dolphus Alford head B 40 SC SC SC garage
laborer
age
21 at 1st marriage
Lucinda wife B 40 SC
SC SC
Redorin [?] son B 21 SC
SC SC
Dolphus son B 18 SC
SC SC
Liza dau B 20
SC SC SC
Giles Jr. son B 9 SC
SC SC
Sallie L. dau B 6 SC
SC SC
Jerry son B 4-1/12 SC
SC SC
James A. son B 2-3/12 SC SC
SC
“unknown” son B 2/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Manning (District 32), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #313:
Adolphus Alford head B 35 SC SC SC auto
garage machinist
Lucy wife B 25 SC
SC SC
Thodsia son B 12 SC
SC SC
William H. son B 10 SC
SC SC
Annie L. dau B 8
SC SC SC
Dannie A. son B 6 SC
SC SC
Giles Jr. son B 4/12 SC
SC SC
Giles Sr. father B 60 SC
SC SC gospel minister
Lucinda mother B 60 SC SC
SC
1910 CENSUS
Bethea (District 58), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #195:
Giles S. Alford head B 54 SC SC SC farmer
1st
marriage, 31 years
Lucinda wife B 52 SC
SC SC 10 children, 5 living
Corine dau B 30 SC
SC SC single
Luberta dau B 18 SC
SC SC
Betha dau B 13 SC
SC SC
Adolphus son B 28 SC
SC SC widower
Theodore grandson B 2 SC SC SC
Taft grandson B 1 SC
SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Bethea (District 58), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #264:
Jiles S. Alford head B 46 b. Oct 1853 SC
SC SC m. 28 years farmer
Lucindia wife B 48 b. June
1852 SC SC SC 10 children, 6 living
Corrine dau B 24 b. Feb
1876 SC SC SC
Mollie dau B 20 b. July
1879 SC SC SC
Dolphes son B 16 b.
Feb 1884 SC SC SC
Lusasa D. dau B 12 b. Aig 1887
SC SC SC
Luvertis dau B 6 b. Oct
1893 SC SC SC
Besey dau B 5 b. Feb
1895 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #482:
Giles S. Alford head B 25 SC SC SC works
on farm
Lucindy wife B 27 SC SC SC
Corrina dau B 5 SC SC SC
Mollie dau B 1 SC SC
SC
Next door is the family of James Frierson Alford Sr.
(white)—see his obituary in this compilation.
Her lineage: Annie Liza 1911 SC1,
Adolphus 1884 SC2, Giles 1853 SC3.
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ANNIE E. ALFORD SLATON IRBY
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Friday, 10 August 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GREENVILLE—Annie Alford Irby, 82, of 1611 E. Washington St.,
died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001.
Born in Pineville [Mecklenburg Co.], N.C., she
was a daughter of the late Walter Joseph and Mary Kathryn Lear Alford, and
widow of Lewis A. Irby. She was retired from Stone Manufacturing Company and
was a member of Laurens Road United Methodist Church, where she was active in
all phases of church work.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leon (Iris) Reece
of Greenville, eight grandchildren, Jens Slaton, Anke Slaton, Wallace, Kerry
Reece, Karen Reece Johnson, Leslie Reece, Matthew Slaton, Joshua Slaton,
Zachary Slaton and three great-grandchildren, Adam Reed Johnson, Rachel Ann
Johnson and Allison Elaine Wallace. She was predeceased by a son, Jim
Slaton.
Memorials may be made to Laurens Road United
Methodist Church, 13 Webster Road, Greenville, SC 29607.
Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Thomas
McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Laurens Road United
Methodist Church. Burial: Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family is at 21
Carolina Ave.
Photo
from Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie E. Irby (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 May 1919, last
residence Greenville, Greenville Co.
Her lineage: Annie Alford 1919 NC1,
Walter Joseph Alford 1874 NC2, Joseph H. Alford 1839 VA3,
Joseph Alford 1802 VA4, John Alford 1773 VA5, John Alford
1732 VA6, John Alford d. 1748 VA7.
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ANNIE ELIZABETH ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 July 2001
Name: Annie Elizabeth Alford
Parents: Ben Alford Sr. and Lizzie Alford McDaniel
Date of Birth: May 15, 1921
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Wednesday, July 4
Place of Death: her residence
Place of Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery AA
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie E. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
Resthaven Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally
serves the African-American community.
1930 CENSUS
Dillon (District 17), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #332:
Lizzie Alford head B 30 SC SC SC laundress
widow
Annie E. dau B 8
SC SC SC
Ben son B 6 SC
SC SC
Mamie E. dau B 4 SC
SC SC
Probably:
1920 CENSUS
Dillon (District 33), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #399:
Ben Alford head B 26 SC SC
SC laborer
Ben has not been located in previous censuses.
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ANNIE ELIZABETH ALFORD JOHNSON
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 29 August 1989
Name: Ann Elizabeth Alford Johnson
Parents: Alexander and Anna Belle Alford
Spouse: Frank C. Johnson
Date of Birth/Age: Age 77
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Aug. 16
Place of Death: her home in Dillon
Place of Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery AA
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Anne E. Johnson (SS# issued in NY) was born 8 October 1911
and died _____ Aug 1989, last residence is Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co.
traditionally serves the African-American community.
1930 CENSUS
Bethea (District 4), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #126:
Alex L. Alford head B 39 SC SC SC farmer
age
20 at 1st marriage
Anna wife B 39 SC
SC SC age 20 at 1st marriage
Anna L. dau B 18 SC
SC SC
James son B 16 SC
SC SC
Alexander Jr. son B 15 SC SC
SC
Robert son B 11 SC
SC SC
Edmona dau B 9 SC
SC SC
Reney dau B 8 SC
SC SC
John R. son B 6 SC
SC SC
Mary J. dau B 4 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Bethea (District 20), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #399:
Alexander Alford head B 28 SC SC SC farm
laborer
Anna Bell wife B 29 SC SC
SC
Annie E. dau B 8
SC SC SC
James E. son B 7 SC
SC SC
Alexander Jr. son B 5 SC
SC SC
Robert son B 1-3/12 SC
SC SC
Cousar nephew B 10 SC SC
SC
Probably: On Alexander Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 26, a farm laborer living in Latta,
Dillon Co., SC. He was born 14 May 1891 and has a wife and 4 children. He
signed with his mark.
An SSDI record for Alexander Alford (SS# issued
in SC) shows that he was born 14 May 18891 and died _____ Jan 1964, last residence
SC.
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ANNIE G. ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 16 January 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Annie Alford, of 719 Parrish Dr.,
departed this life, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at her home. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete and will be announced by Troy Funeral Home of Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 December 1913.
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ANNIE IDA OSBORNE ALFORD
Grandmother of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 December 1946
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.], Dec. 17—Funeral services for
Mrs. Annie Alford, 51, will be held from the Brown-Pennington funeral home at
four o’clock Wednesday afternoon..... Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died at a Florence Hospital Tuesday morning [December 17] following
an illness of several months.
Surviving are her husband, T.B. [Thomas Bradley]
Alford; two sons, J.T. [James T.] and Jack Alford; three daughters, Mrs.
Richard [Letha Mae] Wadsworth, Mrs. G.B. [Mary Leona] Gardner, and Mrs. Laverne
[Doris] Weaver.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Mary Annie Ida Osborne was born 31 Jan 1896, the daughter of
James Marion Osborne and Mary Viola Conell. She married Thomas Bradley Alford
on 5 July 1914 in Darlington Co., SC. She is enumerated as Annie on censuses.
See the obituary of her son James Thomas “J.T.”
Alford and her husband’s second wife, Annie Bell Griggs Adams Alford, in this
compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Darlington (District 3), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #71
John R. Alford head 68 SC
Mary Alford wife 58 SC
T.B. Alford son 23 SC
[Where is he in 1900 and 1910? He is not with his parents.]
Annie Alford dau-in-law 23 SC
James Alford grandson 3 SC
Letha M. Alford granddau 5/12 SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Bradley 1895 SC1,
John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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ANNIE LEE ALFORD STACKHOUSE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 28 October 1950
Mrs. Annie Stackhouse
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Anne [sic]
Lee Alford Stackhouse, 71, wife of Marvin M. Stackhouse of Dillon, will be held
at the residence on Main Street this afternoon at 3:30.... Burial will be in
Riverside cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Cecil Wiggins, Bennie
Wiggins, Jewel McLaurin, Sam Ervin, Henry Bethea, Laval Osteen and R.A. Braddy.
A daughter of the late B.A. and Mary Campbell
Alford, she was born in Robeson county, N.C., and in 1904 married Mr.
Stackhouse and lived the balance of her life in Dillon, where Mr. Stackhouse
has been active in construction work, and a member of city council for the past
25 years. [This paragraph was printed with lines out of order—this is the order
that seems correct.]
Mrs. Stackhouse was a member of the Methodist
Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three
sons, Herbert M. Stackhouse of Dillon, the Reverend William C. Stackhouse of
Greeleyville; Glenn A. Stackhouse of San Francisco, Cal.; two daughters, Miss
Mary E. Stackhouse of Dillon and Mrs. Laurie M. Ervin of Dillon; two brothers,
J.C. [James Cousar] and W.B. [William Benjamin] Alford, both of Dillon; two
sisters, Mrs. W.M. McClean [Viola] of Dillon, Mrs. S.P. Williams [probably
Sophie Wiggins listed in the obituaries of her siblings] of Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records list her birth date as 25 Oct 1880.
See the obituaries of her siblings James Cousar
Alford, Viola Alford McLean, and William Benjamin Alford in this compilation.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, all in the same plot as _____________:
Herbert M. Stackhouse U. S.Army WWII
12/10/1905-3/6/1977
Annie Lee Alford wife of M.M. Stackhouse
10/25/1879-10/27/1950
Lee son of M.M. & Annie L. Stackhouse
8/17/1913-4/27/1915
Marcus Marvin Stackhouse 4/3/1882-10/7/1958
William Charles Stackhouse 8/2/1918-10/8/1999
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie Lee 1880 NC1,
Benjamin Ansel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias
1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNIE MAE ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 12 November 1999
BEECH ISLAND [Aiken Co., SC]—Mrs. Annie Mae Alford, 94, died
Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at Beverly Manor Nursing Home. The funeral will be at
3 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church [Jackson, Aiken Co.,
SC].... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, a native of Ellenton, was a member
of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, James L. Alford,
Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Edna Broome, Beech Island; and seven grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G.L. Belger, Jack Morris,
Fred Hill, Alfred Davis, Wade Key and Tommy Bullard.
Friends may call at the residence of Edna
Broome, 465 Old Jackson Highway, Beech Island. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home [North Augusta, Aiken
Co., SC].
Photos
from Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson, Aiken Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 23 March 1905.
Her last residence was Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.
Her gravestone is next to her husband, Leroy
Alford, 27 Oct 1897 – 19 June 1978.
Leroy Alford died in Richmond Co., GA, on 19
June 1978 (Georgia Deaths, 1919–98, Ancestry.com).
1930 CENSUS
Augusta (District 17), Richmond Co., GA, Dwelling #26:
Maggie
M. Scott head 43 GA GA GA age 15 at 1st
marriage
Annie M. Alford dau 25 SC
SC GA age 18 at 1st marriage
Leroy Alford son-in-law 33 SC NC NC age
27 at 1st marriage
cotton
mill weaver
Edna L. granddaughter 3 GA SC SC
Eliza B. Johnson mother 64 SC SC SC widow
1930 CENSUS
Pineville (District 73), Mecklenburg Co., NC, p. 8B:
[dwelling and family numbers are restarted with each
street]
Walter J. Alford head 56 NC NC
NC “none”
age
20 at first marriage
Katie wife 47 NC
NC NC cotton mill – warps
age
26 at first marriage
Jennings son 30 SC
NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Fred W. son 18 NC
NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Ruth H. dau 16 NC
NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Annie dau 10 NC
NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Pineville (District 179), Mecklenburg Co., NC, Dwelling #179:
Walter J. Alford head 46 NC NC NC cotton
mill operator
Kate wife 38 NC
NC NC
Ray son 21 NC
NC NC cotton mill operator
William J. son 20 NC
NC NC cotton mill operator
Fred W. son 8 NC
NC NC
Ruth H. dau 5 NC
NC NC
Annie E. dau 8/12 NC
NC NC
1910 CENSUS
Pineville (District 179), Mecklenburg Co., NC, Dwelling #171:
[In same dwelling as Frank Ayers family—no new dwelling
or family numbers]
Walter J. Alford head 36 NC NC NC second
marriage 4 years weaver
Katie wife 27 NC NC NC first
marriage 4 years weaver
Ethel dau 7/12 SC NC NC
1900 CENSUS
Union (District 78), Union Co., SC, Dwelling #337:
Boarding with the J.D. High family:
Walter Alford boarder 26 b. Jan 1874 NC NC NC married
6 years weaver
Pat boarder 24 b. Feb 1876 NC
NC NC 2 children, 2 living weaver
Leroy boarder 3 b. Mar 1897 NC
NC NC
W.J. boarder 6/12 b. Dec 1899 NC
NC NC
W.J. Alford is William Jennings Alford, whose WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com) says he was b. 23 Dec 1899. He is living in
Union, Union Co., SC, and names his father, W.J. Alford of Pineville, NC, as
his nearest relative.
Her husband’s lineage: Leroy 1897 NC1,
Walter J. 1874 NC2.
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ANNIE MAY ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Wednesday, 10 August 1955
Name: Annie May Alford
Parents: Moses & Bessie Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 2
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Death: Minturn
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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ANNIE NASH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 25 May 1964
LATTA—Miss Annie Alford, 96, an aunt of State Democratic
party Chairman Yancey McLeod, died at her residence, “The Cedars,” in the
Bingham section of Dillon County Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Monday at the residence with burial in Alford Cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late William McDonald
and Sara Elizabeth McLean Alford.
Other survivors include a nephew and two nieces.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Annie Nash Alford was born 11 February 1868 in SC.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford
McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford,
McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie Nash 1868 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNIE ROGERS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 27 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Annie Rogers Alford will be
held at 2 p.m. today at New Holly United Methodist Church, with burial in the
church cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge.
Ms. Alford died December 21, 2001. Born in
Dillon County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Catherine Rogers.
Surviving are daughters, Mary Whittington, Emma
McKinnon, Annie Lynch, Sallie Dandaridge, Annie Platt; sons, Henry, Nathaniel
Alford; sisters, Katherin McDuffie, Susie McLaurin; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 July 1913, last
residence Dillon, Dillon Co.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves
the African-American community.
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ANNIE SPEARS DAVID ALFORD
Grandmother of Howard Alford, AAFA #0274
[Although
she died in FL, we are also publishing her obituary here because she is buried
in and has close ties to SC.
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 November 1925
Mrs. Annie S. Alford, formerly of Dillon, died
suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William E. Gary in Tampa, Fla. last
Thursday [October 29]. Mrs. Alford was in Dillon a few weeks ago and appeared
to be in such excellent health that news of her death was a great shock to her
many friends and relatives in the section. The body was brought to Dillon
Saturday and interment was made at the Alford cemetery following the funeral
service at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.T. Elliott.
Mrs. Alford was one of the pioneer citizens of
Dillon, and resided here until a few years ago when she went to Goldsboro to
stay with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Burroughs.
She was the widow of the late James Frierson
Alford who preceded her to the grave many years ago.
Mrs. Alford is survived by the following
children; Mrs. Chas. H. Burroughs of Goldsboro, N.C.; Mrs. William E. Gary, of
Tampa, Fla; Howard Alford, of Sumter; T. Brooks Alford, of Charleston; Jas. F.
Alford of Dillon; W. Frank Alford and William D. Alford of Tampa. She is also
survived by the following brothers and sisters: Dr. J.H. David, William J.
David, Mrs. C.S. Browne and Mrs. E.T. Elliott of Dillon.
Mrs. Alford was a life-long member of the
Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a woman of great
strength of mind and character who met life’s problems with unflinching
courage.
Many friends and relatives gathered at the
graveside to pay a last tribute to her memory and the large collection of
floral offerings attested to the high esteem and deep affection in which she
was held in her circle of friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.C.
Allen, of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. F.H. Hay of the Presbyterian
Church.
The following nephews acted as pallbearers,
Frank, Will and Thos. David, Robert and Terrel Rogers, Harry Dixon, Augustus
Alford and James Alford.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Annie Spears David was born 21 July 1860 in Bennetsville,
Marlboro Co., SC, the daughter of William Josiah David and Rebecca Lucretia
Spears.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Frierson
Alford Sr.; her sons James Frierson Alford Jr., Thomas Brooks Alford, and
William Frank Alford; and her grandson Howard Alford in this compilation.
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ARNAL TRACY ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY—[Horry Co.]—Mr. Arnal Tracy Alford, 85,
husband of Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 at Marion County
Medical Center after an illness.
Mr. Alford was born Mar. 22, 1920 in Horry
County, a son of the late Howard and Claudia Bell Martin Alford. He was a
retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. Mr.
Alford was a member of Pineview Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife of
the home are his children, Howard Tracy (Carlyene) Alford of Galivants Ferry,
Russell Mitchell ( Mary) Alford of Milwaukee, Wis. and Patsy (Waylon) Johnson
of Galivants Ferry; seven grandchildren, Russell Alford Jr., Donald Tracy
Alford, Shane Alford, Michell Alford, Amanda Alford, Arnal (Stephanie) Johnson
and Sophia (Tyson) Chestnut and their children, Hunter and Hanna Chestnut; six
other great-grandchildren; a brother, Dolphus Alford of Mullins; and a sister,
Dorothy Rabon of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Lonnie Johnson and the Rev. Jimmy Bell officiating. Burial will follow in
Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral
Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Tracy Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 March 1920.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rhoda Jane Rabon
Alford; and brothers Hursel Lenneau Alford and Lonnie Dolphus Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arnal Tracy 1920 SC1,
Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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ARTHUR LENEAU ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 6 April 1950
Name: Arthur Leneau Alford
Parents: Berry Coleman Alford and Mrs. Glen Cook Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 24
Date of Death: Last Thursday
Place of Death: Mullins
Place of Burial: Gethsemane Baptist Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Arthur was born 30 Oct 1925 and died 23 March 1950.
See the obituaries of his parents, Berry Coleman
Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha
Alford Beaver, and Edna Alford Gerrald in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arthur Leneau 1925 SC1,
Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel
1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6,
William 1760 NC?7
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ASHLEY LEVI ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 19 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Ashley Levi Alford, 75, died Wednesday
June 17, 1998, at Conway Hospital.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late
Levey and Carrie Page Alford
He was the widower of Iona Barnhill “Tony”
Alford.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of
Methodist Rehobeth Church and the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include a brother, Leon Alford of
Conway: two sisters, Ida Hardwick of Aynor and Sallie Mae Rogers of Columbia: a
grandson; and two great-grandsons.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Methodist
Rehobeth Church. Burial will be in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery....
Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that A.L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 April 1923.
See the obituaries of his wife, Iona “Tony”
Barnhill Alford; and siblings Leon Jehu Alford Sr., Loretta Froline Alford
Perritt, Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ashley Levi 1923 SC1,
Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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AUBURN LAYRON “BERNIE” ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Auburn L. ‘‘Bernie’’ Alford, 77, died
Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Marion County Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Loris, a son of the
late James Harrison and Fannie Jones Alford.
He lived in Lakeland, Fla., and was a grocery
retailer and mobile home park manager for several years before returning to
Loris. He became an insurance agent with Independent Life and Accident
Insurance Co. in 1959. He attended many seminars and was the recipient of
numerous achievement awards. He was a graduate of L.U.T.C. He was a member and
former president of the National Life Underwriters Association. He retired as
staff manager with Independent Life Insurance Co. with 30 years of service. He
was an active member of Mullins First Baptist Church, the Ready Sunday school class,
former secretary of Adult III department and other activities including the
brotherhood.
He was a World War II Navy veteran and served on
the USS Hooper Island repair ship in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6122 and a member and past
commander of the American Legion Post No. 89. He was an avid golfer and one of
the original members of Pineland Country Club.
He was a member of Pee Dee Seniors Golf
Association. He was a former member at Bay Tree Golf Plantation in North Myrtle
Beach where he achieved a hole-in-one on Father’s Day in 1976. He enjoyed his
flower gardens and taking care of his yard work. He was a devoted husband,
father, friend and ‘‘Gramps’’ to his only grandson.
He was predeceased by two brothers, James W.
Alford and Charlie Rupert Alford; and a sister, Gussie Alford Williamson.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Clara
Spivey Alford of the home; two daughters, Sharon ‘‘Sherry’’ Alford Wells and
her husband, John, of Elgin and Auburn Ann ‘‘Auby’’ Alford Rogers and her
husband, Steve, of Dillon; a special grandson, Harrison Ross Wells of Elgin;
sister-in-law, Willow Alford of Loris; and three nephews, Ervin Alford, Charlie
Alford of Loris and Jimmy Phillips of Atlanta.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Meares
Funeral Home in Mullins.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at
Mullins First Baptist Church…. Entombment will be in Red Hill Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Auburn L. Alford (SS# issued in
SC), last residence Mullins, Marion Co.
See the obituaries of his parents, James
Harrison Alford [with census reports] and Fannie Jones Alford; his brother
James Wilbur Alford; and his sister-in-law Willow Grey Heniford Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Auburn Layron 1925 SC1,
James Harrison 1884 SC2, Warren Tress 1842 SC3, Warren
Tress ???? SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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AUDREY ANN ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 29 November 1988
Name: Miss Audrey Ann Alford
Parents: Ola Frances Huggins Alford and Julius Thomas Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 43
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Monday, November 21, 1988
Place of Burial: Methodist-Rehabeth Cemetery of Galivants
Ferry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Audrey A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Nov 1944, last
residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ola Frances
Huggins Alford and Julius Thomas Alford, and her brother Julius Michael Alford
in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Audrey Ann 1944 SC1, Julius
Thomas 1912 SC2, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC3, Ashley Levi
1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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BARBARA ANN THORNTON ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 12 December 2006
Name: Barbara Ann Alford
Parents: William and Nellie Ruth Thornton
Date of Birth/Age: Age 72, Born September 19, 1934
Place of Birth: Ohio
Date of Death: December 10, 2006
Place of Death: Residence
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
Photo
from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Allen David
Alford, in this compilation.
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BARBARA EVANS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 5 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Barbara E. Alford were held
on April 4, 2002. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Greene’s Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford died on March 31, 2002. She was the
daughter of Aretha Farmer and Lonnie Evans.
Her parents, her husband, Keevy Alford,
children, Atilio Evans, Kayle and Ashley Alford, Tyree Eagle, sister, Janice
Evans, brothers, Lonnie, Kenneth, and Ricky Evans all survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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BARBARA GAYLE GOSS PASSMORE ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 6 November 2005
Barbara Gayle Goss Passmore Alford, 61, formerly
of Greenville, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the
late James B. Goss, Sr. and Hassie Mae Hall Goss.
Surviving are her husband, Bill Alford,
of Seneca [Oconee Co.]; a daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Greg Black, of
Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Russell Cox, of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sisters,
Betty Crook and her husband, Bob, of Greenville, Ruby Goss of Mauldin, Linda
Mason and her husband, Henry, of Greenville, and Tammy Lowe of Greenville; an
aunt, Edna Galloway, of Easley; an uncle, Rev. Charles Goss and his wife, Ann,
of Simpsonville; a granddaughter, Tina, of Travelers Rest; three
great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Clark and Kayla Townsend, of Travelers
Rest; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a husband, Luther
Passmore.
Services will be held on Monday at 3 p.m. at
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest, with visitation from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
prior to the service. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, West.
Memorials may be made to her great-grandchildren’s
trust c/o Bank of Travelers Rest.
The family is at the home of her sister, Linda
Mason, 11 Catawba Street, Greenville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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BARBARA LANE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 4 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Barbara Lane Alford, 69, 4
p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Home with entombment in Riverside Cemetery....
Born in Dillon Co., a daughter of D.W. and Ruth
Lane, she died June 2, 2003.
Surviving are sons, Johnny, Jack, siblings,
Miriam Harrelson, Diane Hyatt, Guy, Freddie Lane; grands, Tara, Curt, Ryan,
Jennifer Alford, Keith Leviner, Brandon Griggs, Danielle Mathews; great-grands.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
A summarized obituary from Extracts from
Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald, lists her birth date as
25 June 1933 and her parents as D.W. and Ruth P. Lane.
See the obituary of her husband, John Carlie
Alford, in this compilation.
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BENNY EUGENE ALFORD
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Friday, 27 February 1998
DUNCAN—Rev. Benny Eugene Alford, 59, of 307 Cokes Ridge
Drive died Feb. 25, 1998, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Anderson, he was the son of Emma
Hiott Alford of Anderson and the late Willis Alford. He was a retired minister
and security guard with Wanger Systems in Greenville. He was a member of Duncan
First Baptist Church.
Also surviving is a son, Daniel R. Alford of
Statesville, N.C.; two daughters, Susan A. Lutz of Wake Forest, N.C., and Sandy
A. Manly of Spartanburg; a sister, Dorothy Carithers of Anderson; and five
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11
a.m. Saturday in The McDougald Funeral Home.
Services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral
chapel.... Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family is at the home of his daughter, Sandy
Manly, 432 Grayson Drive, Moore....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Benny E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 Dec 1938.
See the obituary of his mother, Sara Emma Hiott
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Benny Eugene 1938 ?? 1,
Willis James 1902 GA2, Wade Hampton 1876 GA3, David B.
1849 SC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drury Cade 1767 NC6.
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BERNIECE EDWARDS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 4 April 1975
CHARLESTON—Mrs. Berniece Edwards Alford died Thursday
morning after a short illness while visiting her aunt in Marion
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at
11 a.m. in Smith Brothers Funeral Home of Marion. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion, a daughter of
the late Furman M. and Ethel Rogers Edwards of Marion.
Surviving are her husband, Preston (Beans) Alford
of Charleston; two sons, Jerry Alford, U.S. Army, Fort Knox, Ky.; and Don
Alford, U.S. Marines, Jacksonville, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Willie Marvin (Mary
Estelle) Lane of Marion; a brother, Harry R. Edwards of Marion; and a grandson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
show that Bernice [sic] Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Feb 1917.
See the obituary of her husband, Preston Blake
Alford, in this compilation.
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BERRY COLEMAN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 February 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Berry C. Alford, 70, of Galivants
Ferry, died Thursday [Feb 15] in a local hospital following an illness of five
weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3
p.m. at Happy Home Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Gethsemane Baptist
Church cemetery, directed by Meares Funeral Service
Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late
Lewis H. and Galvin McCracken Alford. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist
Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Glenn Cook Alford;
three sons, Artis D.B. Alford of U.S. Navy, Portsmouth, Va., and H.B. Alford
and Billy Alford of Rt. 3, Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Clifton
Elvington of Lake View, Mrs. Oscar Beaver [Leatha May] of Dillon, Miss Edna
Alford and Miss Azile Alford of the home, and Mrs. John Ariola of Waterbury,
Conn.; his stepmother, Mrs. Nettie Williamson Alford of Gurley; four brothers,
Eli Alford of Gurley, Burden Alford of Galivants Ferry, Branty Alford of Loris
and Don Alford of Conway; three sisters, Mrs. Flossie Hilburn, [text appears to
be missing here—typesetting error] Small of Galivants Ferry, and 13
grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. From AAFA records, he was born 2 June 1891.
See the obituaries of his wife, Glenn Cook
Alford; and children Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha
Alford Beaver, Edna Alford Gerrald, and Annie Alma Alford Elvington in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Berry Coleman 1891 SC1,
Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William
1811 NC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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BERTIE ELISA LEE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 21 December 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
ST. STEPHEN [Berkeley Co.]—Graveside services for Bertie Lee
Alford, 86, of McGill Road, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Carolina Memorial
Gardens.... J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., North Area Chapel, is in charge. Flowers will
be accepted.
Mrs. Alford died December 19, 1997. Born in
Pinewood, she was a daughter of Robert E. Lee and Bertha Wise Lee. She was a
housewife and member of Portside Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Pearl A. Masters of Columbia;
sisters, Inez Cox of Johnsonville, Marie Rowell of Goose Creek, Katerine
Vanderver of North Charleston, and Bonnie Smith of Winterville, N.C.; brothers,
George W. Lee of Round O and Calvin Lee of Aiken; 12 grands; nine-grands; and
three great-grands.
Photos
from Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Bertie L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Sept 1911,
last residence St. Stephen, Berkeley Co., SC.
See the obituary of her son Rudolph Carey Alford
Jr. in this compilation.
Although Rudolph Sr.’s gravestone shows his
death year as 1991, SSDI records show that he was born 6 Jan 1905 and died
_____ Jan 1983, last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC. His son Rudolph
Jr. died in 1991.
A living grandchild of Rudolph and Bertie Alford
(child of their daughter Pearl Alford Masters), posted a Family Tree on
Ancestry.com with Bertie’s middle name and other family details. Rudolph’s
father is listed as Morris Browning Alford (1876–1937), but his parents are not
named. His mother is listed as Delilah Willoby.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000, lists the
birth of Rudolph Cary Alford in New Hanover Co., NC, in 1905 to Maurice B.
Alford.
North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741–2004
(Ancestry.com), lists the marriage of M.B. Alford and Nicie Carroll on 24 Jan
1915 in Columbus Co., NC.
1900 CENSUS
Wilmington Ward 1 (District 64), New Hanover Co., NC,
Dwelling #134:
John F. Alford head 24 b. Nov 1875 NC NC NC married
2 years painter
Etta wife 23 b. Jan 1877 NC
NC NC 0 children, 0 living
Morriss brother 22 b. Dec 1877 NC
NC NC painter
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #219:
John H. Alford head 80 b. Jan 1820 NC NC NC married
37 years farmer
Mary C. wife 59 b. Aug 1841 NC NC
NC 7 children, 5 living
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #220:
William R. Alford head 27 b. Sept 1872 NC NC NC married
4 years fishing
Sophia wife 29 b. ___ 1871 NC
NC NC 1 child, 1 living
John H. son 8/12 b. Aug 1899 NC
NC NC
1910 CENSUS
Delgade (District 81), New Hanover Co., NC
Dwelling #205:
Morris Alford head 34 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 11 years fisherman
Lila wife 34 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 11 years
4
children, 3 living
Sallie F. dau 7 NC NC NC
Rudolph son 4 NC NC
NC
Morris son 2 NC NC NC
Dwelling #206:
John F. Alford head 39 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 12 years fisherman
Etta wife 37 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 12 years
5
children, 2 living
Woodard son 3 NC NC NC
Lena dau 6/12 NC NC NC
Dwelling #207:
William R.T. Alford head 38 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 13 years fisherman
Sophia wife 35 NC NC NC 1st
marriage 13 years
5
children, 4 living
Johnnie son 10 NC NC NC
William W. son 7 NC NC NC
Rosa dau 6 NC NC NC
Elizabeth dau 3 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Ransom (District 35), Columbus Co., NC, Dwelling #428:
George F. Carroll head 66 NC
NC NC farmer
Eliza E. wife 64
NC NC NC
Maurice B. Alford son-in-law 43 NC
NC NC boat engineer
Isabelle N. dau 32 NC
NC NC
Rudolph stepgrandson 12 NC
NC NC
Maurice B. stepgrandson 11 NC
NC NC
George F. grandson 3-9/12 NC
NC NC
1930 CENSUS
Ransom (District 15), Columbus Co., NC, Dwelling #59:
M.B Alford head 54 NC NC NC farmer age
39 at 1st marriage
Mrs. M.B. wife 42 NC NC NC age
27 at 1st marriage
Fennel son 14 NC NC NC
Annie dau 8 NC NC NC
[In Dwelling #58 is the family of G.W. Carroll, Isabelle
Nicie’s father.]
Her husband’s lineage: Rudolph Carey 1905 NC1,
Morris Brown/Browning 1877 NC2, John H. ???? NC3.
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BETTY MILLER ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 12 October 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Betty Alford, 59, of Bass Drive, passed
away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born June 17, 1947 in Horry
County, a daughter of the late Donald Joseph and Clara Mae Long Miller. She was
a member of Valley Forge Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are her husband, Lester Alford
of Conway; three brothers, Joe Miller of Conway, Billy Miller of Mt. Airy, N.C.
and Ronnie Miller of Myrtle Beach; one sister, Doris Carroll of Conway; and her
caretaker, Carrie Baker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
October 13, 2006 at Valley Forge Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Bayboro
Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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BEVERLY MARIE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 May 1983
Name: Beverly Marie Alford
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Everette Alford
Date of Birth/Age: three months old
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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BILLY F. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 5 August 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Billy F. Alford, 56, will
be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Rains Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in
Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery, Galivants Ferry.... The family will receive
friends 7-9 tonight at Meares Funeral Home....
Mr. Alford died Monday [August 3] at a Florence
hospital after an illness. Born in Horry County, Jan. 9, 1942, he was a son of
the late Berry C. and Glenn Cook Alford. He was a member of Rains Freewill
Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Blumenthal Mills in
Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Keller Alford of
Mullins; sisters, Edna Gerrald of Galivants Ferry, Juanita Ariola of Waterbury,
Conn.; sister-in-law, Tammy F. Williamson of Columbia; nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy F. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of his parents, Berry Coleman
Alford and Glenn Cook Alford; and siblings Arthur Leneau Alford, H.B. Alford,
Annie Alma Alford Elvington, Leatha Alford Beaver, and Edna Alford Gerrald in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Billy F. 1942 SC1, Berry
Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6,
William 1760 NC?7.
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BONNIE CAIN ALFORD
[Bonnie
died in VA, but because of her close ties to SC, we are also publishing her
obituary here.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 19 September 1960
Mrs. Bonnie Cain Alford, 85, died Saturday night
at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Va., following an illness of several years. She
was the wife of the late Caldwell Alford, who died in 1929.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday
from Mt. Elon Free Will Baptist Church near Hyman.... Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born March 27, 1874, in Pamplico,
daughter of the late Conn and Rebecca Hyman Cain of Florence County. After
marriage, Mrs. Alford lived in Florence 49 years. She made her home in Hampton
for the past 10 years....
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. F.A. Andrews
of Florence and Mrs. Charlie F. Foster and Mrs. Mirtylene A. Wiggins, both of
Newport News, Va.; three sons, John Alford of Hampton, Nathan A. Alford of
Florence, and June Alford of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Doshie Elliott of
Jacksonville, Fla., 24 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
.... Waters Funeral Home is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her daughter-in-law Jettie Maybelle Hendrix Alford, wife of
Nathan Alfonso Alford; and her sisters-in-law Sarah Rebecca Alford Jensen and
Nancy Alford Hyman in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Florence (District 10), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #400:
Nathan Alford head 25 SC SC SC sign
painter age 19 at 1st marriage
Jettie wife 27 SC SC SC age
21 at 1st marriage
Virginia dau 3-4/12 SC SC SC
Dora dau 10/12 SC SC SC
Bonnie mother 51 SC SC SC widow
Mittie Wrigins sister 31 SC SC SC married age
19 at 1st marriage
1920 CENSUS
Jeffers (District 50), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #180:
Colwell Alford head 53 SC SC SC widowed farmer
1910 CENSUS
Florence (District 21), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #459:
Callwell Alford head 43 SC SC SC 1st
marriage 19 years farmer
Bonney wife 38 SC SC SC 9
children, 8 living
Ruth dau 17 SC SC SC
John son 16 SC SC SC
Madlean dau 12 SC SC SC
Marie dau 11 SC SC SC
Hyacintha dau 9 SC SC SC
Alfonse son 6 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 39), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #48:
Catwell Alford head 35 b. May 1867 SC SC SC married
8 years farmer
Bonnie wife 28 b. Mar 1872 SC
SC SC 4 children, 4 living
Ruth dau 7 b. May 1893 SC
SC SC
John W. son 5 b. Nov 1894 SC
SC SC
Mirtie dau 2 b. July 1892 SC
SC SC
[sic—should
be 1897]
Elisabeth P. dau 11/12 b. June 1899 SC SC
SC
1880 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 91), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #5:
J.C. Alford head 63 SC SC SC farmer
Sarah A. wife 45 SC SC SC
S. Rebecca dau 21 SC SC SC
Caldwell son 13 SC
SC SC
Julia M. dau 7 SC SC
SC
Nancy dau 3 SC SC
SC
1870 CENSUS
Jeffreys, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #20:
John Alford 52 SC farm laborer
Sarah 33 SC
Sarah 10 SC
Ellen 6 SC
Reuben 3 SC
Louisa 6/12 SC
Samuel 18 SC farm
laborer
Her husband’s lineage: Caldwell Reuben 1867 SC1,
John Calhoun 1818 SC2.
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BRAZILLAH ROWELL ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Brazillah Rowell Alford, 84, widow of
Clarence L. Alford, of Waccamaw Bend Road, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at
Conway Medical Center.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the
late Harrison and Georgia Cook Rowell.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Todd and
Judy Altman, both of Conway; a son, Joseph Alford and his wife, Shirley, of
Ashville, Ala.; a brother, Lawrence Rowell of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; two
stepsisters, Avis Lee Jacobs of Georgetown and Betty Jean Haynes of Conway;
five grandchildren, Doug Todd and Jody Altman of Conway, Eddie Joe Alford of
Cosby, Tenn., Debbie Knight of Gray Court and Lisa Dutton of Honea Path; and
eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday
at the funeral home…. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Brazillah R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 October
1918, last residence Conway, Horry Co.
Clarence Leander Alford, born 21 July 1916, was
the son of John Gray Alford and Gussie Caroline Lewis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Clarence Leander 1916 SC1,
John Gray 1886 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4,
Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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BUENA COCKFIELD ALFORD
[Nearly
identical articles were published in The
State and in the Morning News on the same day.]
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 9 July 2009
BRITTON’S NECK, S.C.—Mrs. Buena Cockfield Alford, 88, widow
of Paul Alford, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Greenville, S.C.
She was born November 27, 1920, in Florence
County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Annie Hannah Cockfield. Mrs. Alford
was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the
Central United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies
Missionary Society.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are three daughters,
Paulette Summerford and her husband Harold of St. Petersburg, Florida, Dianne
Allen of Lakeland, Florida, and Bea Turner of Greenville; her grandchildren,
Allen Summerford, Karen S. Melhem and Margaret T. Norris; eight
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian C. Grey of Florence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Friday, July 10, at Central United Methodist Church in Britton’s Neck, with the
Rev. Virgil Seaber officiating. Burial will follow in Old Neck Cemetery,
directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from
6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion. Memorials may be
made to Central United Methodist Church, c/o Vikki Cox, 208 Cox Road, Gresham,
S.C. 29546. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths.
Photo from Old Neck
Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
The
online photograph is cut off on the right.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of Buena’s husband’s parents, William Power Alford and
EffieGrace Whaley Alford; and his brother Henry Henison Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Paul 1917 SC1,
William Power 1892 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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CALVIN GEORGE ALFORD
[A nearly
identical article was published on the same day in the Morning News.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 11 April 2010
Calvin George Alford, 64, of Causey Farm Road,
passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Alford was born in
Conway, S.C., a son of the late Morris McGee Alford and Katherine E. Ammons
Alford. He enjoyed NASCAR and football, and was preceded in death by one
brother, Harry B. Alford.
Survivors include five sisters, Margaret A.
Barfield and husband, Billy of Conway, Jacqueline A. Harrelson of Hartsville,
Patricia A. McDaniel of Florence, Rebecca A. Jolley and husband, Wayne, of
Florence, and Dolly A. Hardwick and husband, Bo, of Conway; one brother, Nelson
E. Alford and wife, Betty, of Georgetown; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday,
April 12, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Burial will follow in
State Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 11,
2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. An
online guest book will be available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Calvin George Alford (SS# issued in SC)
was born 29 June 1945, last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his father, Morris McGee
Alford; and his brother Harry Byrd Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Calvin George 1945 SC1,
Morris McGee 1902 SC2, Joseph Whitford 1877 SC3, Harrison
1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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CAROLYN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 15 March 1946
HYMAN, March 14—Funeral services were held Sunday morning at
Mt. Zion church for Carolyn Alford, aged 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C.
Alford....
Active pallbearers were Clinton Ard, E.S.
Prosser, Alex Tilton, and Wallace Broach.
Surviving are a sister, Shelby Jean Alford, and
one brother, Herbert Alford. Mrs. Alford was the former Miss Cora Lee Ard of
Hyman.
AAFA NOTES: She was
born 7 Apr 1942 and died of influenza pneumonia on 9 March 1946 in Florence
Co., SC [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]. Her father
was Furman C. Alford.
See the obituaries of her brother Herbert
William Alford Sr. and her grandparents, William Robert Alford (with census
reports) and Alferetta Prosser Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Carolyn 1943 SC1, Furman
Cleveland 1906 SC2, William Robert 1877 SC3, John William
1844 SC4.
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CARRELL HILL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 27 June 1972
Name: Carrell Hill Alford
Parents: Albert G. and Mary Guffey Hill
Spouse: Sion E. Alford (died in 1922)
Date of Birth/Age: Age 86
Date of Death: Saturday [June 24]
Place of Death: Bennettsville
Place of Burial: Services at Carolina Presbyterian Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Carrel Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Apr 1886, last
residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC. Her death date is listed as _____ June
1972.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Daniel
James Alford, in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Sion E. 1886 SC1,
Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CARRIE ALFORD BETHEA EVANS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 January 1995
20. Name: Carrie Alford Bethea Evans
Parents: Leeor Bethea and Jim Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Born Feb. 2, 1920
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Wednesday, January 19, 1995
Place of Death: Residence
Place of Burial: Roadside Cemetery (AA)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
Roadside Cemetery is identified as traditionally
serving the African-American community.
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CATHERINE EASTERLING ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 26 October 1911
Great was the gloom cast over our neighborhood
Thursday night when the news was spread that Mrs. D.J. Alford was dead.
Although being in declining hearth for more than
a year the end came almost as a thunder bolt from a clear sky. Since her return
from the hospital, about three months ago she was so bright and cheerful, even
able to make short visits in the neighborhood, we hoped that she would be
spared several years yet, but God willed it not so, and Thursday night, though
not as well as common, she was talking with her loved ones around her bed about
eight o’clock, slept for a few minutes, awoke and in a short while apparently
fell asleep again and then passed into the great beyond....
She was a woman of strong personal character,
one of God’s noble women nobly planned. Since being an invalid she was a
greater power for good than many in full possession of their faculties.
Wherever there was need within her reach she was there in spirit if not in
person. Many there are that will bless her memory for words and deeds.
She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and
eight children. Mrs. Sion Alford of Rowland; Mrs. Gus Alford, of Dillon; Mrs.
Laurin McInnis, of Carolina; Messrs. Knox and Grady and Misses Emily, Jessie
and Lizzie, at home; three grandchildren, several brothers and sisters....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her husband, Daniel James Alford, and her children Joseph
Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in
this compilation.
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CHALMERS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 23 November 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral service for Mr. Chalmers
Alford will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Church of God of Prophecy, 920
W. Smith Ave., Darlington. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery
directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc. of Darlington.
Mr. Alford died Sunday, Nov. 19, in a Florence
hospital after a long illness. He was born in Darlington, a son of the late
Catherine Alford.
He was educated in Darlington County public
schools and served his country in the United States Army and was honorably
discharged.
He made his home in Philadelphia, where he was
gainfully employed at Connelly Container until he retired. Fourteen years ago,
he and his wife moved to Darlington. He became a member of the Church of God of
Prophecy where he served faithfully.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his
devoted wife, Nellie Fuller Alford of the home; two daughters, Alicia Alford
and Carolyn (Ernest) Haggert, both of Philadelphia; five sons, Eddie (Shirley)
Alford of Huntsville, Ala., Timothy (Joyce) Alford and Kelvin (Elaine) Alford,
all of Philadelphia, Levern (Janet) Josey of High Point, N.C., and Douglas
Richardson of Darlington; a stepson, Kenneth Fuller of Philadelphia; two
brothers, Oree Alford and Sam Alford, both of Philadelphia; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law; three aunts, Sue Josey and
Marie Alford, both of Darlington, and Dorothy Moose of Philadelphia; an uncle,
Walter Alford of Philadelphia; nieces and nephews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Chalmers Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 23 Nov 1926.
This is an African-American family as listed on
the censuses. Chalmers apparently used his mother’s last name, but his father,
Alfred Davis, is listed on the 1930 census.
1930 CENSUS
Mont Clare, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #187:
Willie Alford head 38 SC SC
SC farm laborer
age
18 at 1st marriage
Annie wife 40 SC
SC SC
age
20 at 1st marriage
Blanche [step-]dau 14 SC SC
SC
Eugene son 12 SC SC SC
Pansy dau 11 SC
SC SC
David son 9 SC SC SC
Arthur son 7 SC SC SC
[illeg] dau 3-1/12 SC
SC SC
Chalmers grandson 3-5/12 SC SC SC
Alfred Davis son-in-law 28 SC SC SC farm
laborer
age
28 at 1st marriage
Katherine daughter 21 SC SC
SC home farm laborer
age
21 1st marriage
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare, Darlington Co., SC
Dwelling #125:
William Alford head 60 SC SC
SC farmer
Genia wife 40 SC
SC SC
Dwelling #126:
Joe Alford head 74
Sousanna wife 50
Andrew Bootie cousin 18
Dwelling #127:
William Alford Jr. head 29 SC SC SC farmer
Anna wife 30 SC
SC SC
Eugene son 4 SC
SC SC
Eveline dau 2 SC
SC SC
David son 8/12 SC
SC SC
Abe Samuel step-son 14 SC SC
SC
Blanch step-dau 5 SC
SC SC
Howard nephew 22 SC SC
SC farm laborer
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC
Dwelling #86:
Joseph Alford head 64 SC SC
SC farmer widower
Joseph Jr. son 30 SC
SC SC farm work
Dwelling #87:
William Alford head 50 SC SC
SC farmer m. (1) 21y
Euginia wife 40 SC
SC SC farm work m. (1) 21y
2
children, 2 living
William son 18 SC
SC SC farm work
1900 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #245:
William Alford head 34 b. Oct 1865 SC
SC SC farmer m. 13y
Genia wife 33 b. Apr 1847 SC
SC SC 2 children, 2 living
[should
be 1867]
Lula dau 9 b. Nov
1890 SC SC SC
William son 7 b. July 1892
SC SC SC
Possibly this family:
1880 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #282:
Elek Alford head 60 SC SC
SC farmer widower
Elek son 18 SC
SC SC farm hand
William son 17 SC
SC SC farm hand
Annie dau 14 SC
SC SC school girl
1870 CENSUS
Hamilton, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #161:
See also the obituary of Roland Furman Alford in this
compilation; this family is listed near his grandfather and may be related.
Alex Alford 50 SC farmer
Rebecca 48 SC
William 6 SC
Annie 4 SC
These people were not located on the 1860 census
since they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC,
shows no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex
only). A map published by Harper’s
Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co.
were African-American.
Based on censuses in Darlington Co. back to
1870, this is the probable lineage of Chalmers, through his mother: Chalmers
1926 SC1, Catherine 1909 SC2, William 1892 SC3,
William 1865 SC4, possibly Alex 1820 SC5.
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CHARLES LANG ALFORD, JR.
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 26 April 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MAULDIN [Greenville Co.]—Charles Lang Alford Jr., 80, of 124
Kingsley Drive, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, following a sudden illness.
Born in Godfrey [Morgan Co.], Ga., he was a son
of the late Charles L. and Nina Smith Alford. He was former owner and operator
of Utility Supply Co. and was a member of Eastlan Baptist Church, where he was
a member of the Coed No. 5 Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret
Long Alford; daughter, Gayle A. Carson of Simpsonville; son and
daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles L. III and Patricia Alford of Greenville; sister,
Kathryn A. Hamlin of Mapleton, Ga.; brothers, W. Hubert Alford of Greenville,
and R. Arnold Alford of Easley; grandchildren, Lang and Kasey Alford, and Chad
and Caroline Carson; great-granddaughter, Kelsie Lynn Alford; and aunt, Lucile
Hutchens of Greenville. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter A. Alford.
Service: 11 a.m. today at Eastlan Baptist
Church. Burial: Greenville Memorial Gardens.... Thomas McAfee Funeral Home,
Downtown.
Photos
from Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Charles L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 March 1919,
last residence Mauldin, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his brother William Hubert
Alford and his sister-in-law Mildred Cox Alford in this compilation.
On Charles Ling [sic] Alford’s 1917 WWI
Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 29, a sing farmer living in
Madison Co., GA, and employed in Morgan Co., GA. He is single, was born 31 Oct
1888, and signed his full name.
Nina Alford and her children are listed on the
1930 census with her parents, Arthur and Lucy H. Smith:
1930 CENSUS
Hello (District 22), Morgan Co., GA, Dwelling #32:
Nina F. Alford dau 27 GA
GA GA widow
Charles L. grandson 11 GA
GA GA
Edna C. granddau 9 GA
GA GA
William H. grandson 8 GA
GA GA
Walter A. grandson 6 GA
GA GA
Robert A. grandson 1-3/12 GA GA
GA
His lineage: Charles Lang 1919 GA1,
Charles Lang 1887 GA2, John Allen 1815 GA4, William 1794
NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James
1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CHARLOTTE LUE ALFORD HARDEE
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 October 1974
Name: Charlotte Alford Hardee
Parents: John Henry and Helen Hardee Alford
Spouse: Dock L. Hardee
Date of Birth/Age: Age 64
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Sunday [September 29]
Place of Death: Florence
Place of Burial: Services at Bayboro Baptist Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Charlotte Hardee (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Sept 1874 and
died _____ Sept 1974. Her last residence Nichols, Horry Co., SC.
Her obituary incorrectly says she was age 64.
She was actually 100. Her gravestone in Bayboro Baptist Church Cemetery in
Loris, Horry Co., confirms her birth and death dates.
See the obituary of her brother William Henry
Alford in this compilation.
AAFA records show that Charlotte Lue Alford m. Doctor
Levi Hardee. Her parents were John Henry Alford and Helen Elizabeth Hardee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Charlotte Lue 1874 SC1,
John Henry 1855 SC2, Joel 1800 SC3.
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CLARA BELL ALFORD BEST
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 13 August 2005
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Clara Alford Best, age 90, of
Berrywood Court died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005 at Grand Strand Regional Medical
Center.
Born Nov. 1, 1914 in Horry County, S.C., she was
the daughter of the late John E. and Ellen Atkinson Alford. Mrs. Best was
preceded in death by her husband, William F. Best Sr. in 1986.
Surviving are her son, William ‘‘Billy’’ F. Best
Jr. and wife, Susan, of Myrtle Beach; grandson, Patrick Scot Best and wife,
Jennifer, of Ridge, Md.; granddaughter, Florence Denise Carlson and husband,
Jeff, of Myrtle Beach; sister, Lillian Sawyer of Gainsville, Fla.;
great-grandson, Damien Best; great-granddaughter, Logan Best and closest
friend, Mamie Coleman.
Entombment will be 11 a.m., Sunday at Hillcrest
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Sign guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com
or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer
Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Clara B. Alford Best (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 Nov 1914.
See the obituary of her brother Edward Eugene
Alford (with census listings) in this compilation.
In 1920, Clara Bell Alford, 4-6/12, and her
sister Lillian, 9, are living with their uncle McRay Atkinson in Le Gette,
Marion Co., SC. Their father died in 1915 and their mother, who was living in
Le Gette with 2 older children, died after the census on 15 Oct 1920 in Marion
Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Clara Bell 1914 SC1,
John Ellis 1869 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren
Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6,
Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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CLARA MAEBELLE MCMINN ALFORD
Mother of Jean Alford Barkolow, AAFA #1090
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 25 August 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
WEST COLUMBIA [Lexington Co.]—Services for Clara Maebelle
Alford, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral
Home of Lexington, conducted by the Rev. Derrick Cutter, with burial in
Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
the Sisters of Charity at Providence Hospital.
Mrs. Alford, widow of the late Samuel J. Alford,
died Thursday, August 23, 2001. Born in Hoopers Creek, N.C., she was a daughter
of the late Roy O’Neil and Bessie Coggins McMinn. She was a member of Pine
Ridge Church of God.
Surviving are her daughters, Bobbie Alford
Miller of Florence, Elvia Jean Barkalow of West Columbia, Elizabeth A. Walker
of Lexington, and Carolyn Shealy of West Columbia; son, Samuel James Alford Jr.
of West Columbia; three sisters; four brothers; 13 grandchildren, 19 great
grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 2 May 1918, last
residence McColl, Marlboro Co.
See the obituary of her son, Samuel James Alford
Jr., in this compilation.
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CLARA SMITH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 18 July 1974
RAINS—Mrs. Clara Smith Alford, 69, died Tuesday night in a
local hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Reedy Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery,
directed by Smiths Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion County, a
daughter of the late Mrs. George and Lettie Spivey Smith. She was the wife of
Eugene Alford of Rains and a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters,
Mrs. Muriel Buckmaster of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Rosa Lee Mouzon of
Charleston; four sons, Smith Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., Aubrey Alford of
Cordell, Ga., Tommy Alford of Lafayette, La., and Jerry Alford of Charleston;
and 13 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Clara Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Feb 1905.
See the obituaries of her children Rosalee
Alford Mouzon, Muriel Alford Buckmaster, and Tommy Bloyce Alford in this
compilation.
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CLAUDIA ALFORD SKIPPER
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 8 December 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY—Services for Claudia Alford Skipper, 78,
will be held at 2 p.m. today at Pisgah United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Tom Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed
by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Pisgah
United Methodist Church, 1600 Pisgah Church Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544.
Mrs. Skipper, widow of Charles Howard Skipper,
died Thursday, December 7, 2000 in Conway Hospital following an illness. Born
in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Hattie
Richardson Alford. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Carolyn Skipper Thomas,
Galivants Ferry; sister, Florrie Baxley, Galivants Ferry.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudia A. Skipper (SS# issued in SC)
was born 1 July 1922, last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, William Henry
Alford who died in 1955; and sister Thelma Florrie Alford Baxley in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Claudia 1922 SC1,
William Henry 1876 SC2, William Edward 1855 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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CLAUDIA CHANDLER ALFORD
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—Wednesday, 24 August 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
BRITTONS NECK [Marion Co.]—Funeral services for Claudia
Chandler Alford, 87, were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Central
United Methodist Church.... Burial followed in Old Neck Cemetery, directed by
Smith-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Henry H. Alford, died
Friday, Aug. 19, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center after an illness.
She was born on June 2, 1918 in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late
George Franklin Chandler and the late Lela Davis Chandler. She was a homemaker
and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Andra Risinger of
Charleston, Carol (Mike) Edwards of Hartsville, Darlene Baxley of Rock Hill and
Donna Driggers of Marion; her grandchildren, Delaine Driggers Slusser, Travis
Alford Driggers, Benji Risinger, Allison Baxley, Matthew Baxley, Milissa Baxley
and Carmen Edwards; and a sister, Clara Lee Snowden of Darlington....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Henry Henison
Alford, in this compilation.
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CLAUDIA LEE PARNELL ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 5 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
ANDERSON [Anderson Co.]—Claudia Parnell Alford, 90, of 308
Greenview Lane, Anderson, died Saturday, September 4, 1999, at National Health
Care of Anderson. She was the wife of the late Rev. Wade Hampton Alford,
former pastor of Poplar Spring Baptist Church. Born January 22, 1909, in Starr,
S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Cora V. Brown Parnell.
A homemaker, Mrs. Alford was a member of Poplar
Spring Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School teacher for many
years. She was also involved in a ministry in which she distributed gospel
literature and devotionals throughout her community.
Surviving are her four sons, William H. Alford
and his wife, Celestine Alford of Piedmont; Robert L. Alford of the home,
George T. Alford of Atlanta, and John W. Alford and his wife Kay Alford of
Eugene, Ore.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers,
Joe F. Parnell and Norton B. Parnell; and her sister, Lorena Gunter. Mrs.
Alford was the last surviving member of her family.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept.
6, 1999, at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel…. Following the service,
interment will take place in New Silver Brook Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim Brown, Chris Wilson,
Donnie Phillips, Billy Anderson, A. N. Brown, Ken Greenway and Joe Furguile….
The family will be at the home of her sister-in-law,
Hazel Parnell Brown, 124 Londonberry Drive, Cobblestone East, Anderson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Claudia L. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
See the obituaries of her son Robert Lee Alford and
her daughter-in-law Fannie Celestine Teague Cox Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Wade Hampton 1911 SC1,
Wade Hampton 1876 GA2, David B. 1849 SC3, Lodwick 1802 NC4,
Drury Cade 1767 NC5.
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CLIFTON C. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 May 1956
CHERAW [Chesterfield Co.], May 1—Clifton C. Alford, 46, died
early this morning in a Bennettsville hospital where he had been carried a few
hours earlier.
A son of Mrs. Ida Campbell Alford and the late
John Chance Alford, he was born in Pamplico, with the exception of a year when
he lived in Maxton, N.C. he had made Cheraw his home.
He was a member of the Cheraw Masonic Lodge No.
15, and the Omar Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
Funeral services will be held from the Redfearn
Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday....
Burial will be in the Chatham Hill Memorial
Gardens.
Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Gladys
Howard; one daughter, Elizabeth Cleo; his mother, Mr. J.C. Alford of Raleigh,
N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Junior Prince and Mrs. Jack Davis of Raleigh, N.C.,
and Mrs. Alvin King of Hartsville; three brothers, Clyde Alford and Rollings
Alford of Raleigh and Cliff Alford of Chesterfield.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Clifton C. Alford was born 6 February 1910 in Pamplico,
Florence Co., SC.
See the obituary of his uncle William Robert
Alford in this compilation.
On John Chancellor Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 34, a self-employed farmer living
in Florence Co., SC. He was born 18 Dec 1884 and names Ida Alford of the same
address as his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Clifton C. 1910 SC1,
John Chancellor 1884 SC2, John William 1844 SC3.
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CLYDE ALBERT ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 26 May 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Clyde Albert Alford, 85, husband of Virginia
Walker Alford, of Mt. Pleasant [Charleston Co.], SC, died Thursday, May 24,
2007.
The relatives and friends of Clyde Alford are
invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the
McClellanville United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the
McClellanville Cemetery. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount
Pleasant Chapel on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Mr. Alford was born June 28, 1921 in Georgetown
County, SC, son of the late William Capers Alford and Lillie Idell Finklea Alford.
He attended The Citadel and graduated from Bowling Green College in Bowling
Green, Kentucky. During World War II, he served in the US Navy in the Pacific
Theatre. Mr. Alford was a retired Internal Revenue Service agent.
He is survived by his wife of Mt. Pleasant, SC,
daughters, Alberta Virginia Alford Druce and Jane Skrine Alford Szorc, both of
Mt. Pleasant, SC, sister, Myrtle Alford McConnell and Ruth Alford Hansen, both
of Georgetown, SC, brother, William Cole Alford of Georgetown, SC, five
grandchildren, Robert Walker Alford Druce, Christopher William Druce, Katherine
Frances Druce, Victoria Caroline Druce, and Maxim Joseph Szorc.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be
made to The American Diabetes Association....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Clyde Albert Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
On William Capers Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he says he was born 28 June 1877. He is age
41, a farmer living in Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC, and names his wife Lilly.
His lineage: Clyde Albert 1921 SC1,
William Capers 1877 SC2.
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COLLIE JACKSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 17 April 1957
MULLINS, April 16—Mrs. Collie Jackson Alford, 75, wife of
D.L. Alford of Centenary, died at her home Tuesday afternoon after four years
of declining health.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m.
Wednesday from the Arial Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion County, the
daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah Merritt Jackson. She was a member of
Aerial Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three
sons, Marvin and Littles Alford, of Centenary, John R. of Poston; three
daughters, Mrs. Sam Jernigan, Nichols, Mrs. Dick Richardson of Marion, Mrs.
J.C. Cannon of Gresham; eight brothers, M.V. and Hoyt, Mullins, Ivey and H.G.,
Marion, King and George, Gresham, Henry, Lumberton, N.C., W.J., Spartanburg;
one sister Mrs. Katie Sales [hard to read], Tabor City, N.C.; twelve
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Doctor Larie “Dock”
Alford, in this compilation.
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COLON L. ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 March 1983
Name: Colon L. Alford
Parents: George W. and Amelia Ray Alford
Spouse: Ruby Willkes Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 70
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: Local hospital
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
Photo
from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Colon L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Aug 1912.
See the obituary of his wife, Ruby Wilkes Taylor
Alford, and his mother, Amelia Ray Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Colon L. 1912 SC1, George
Washington Alford 1877 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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CONSTANCE JOHNSON ALFORD SARVIS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 5 February 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
FLORENCE [Florence Co.]—Services for Constance “Connie”
Johnson Sarvis, 68, will be held on Friday at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington.
Burial followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Born in Marion County to Clyde and Viola Brown
Johnson, she died on February 3, 2004.
Survivors include her husband, Thelbert; children,
Michael Alford, Mickey Sarvis, Dianne Strawn, and Jean Peele; and siblings
Gladys Rising and Clyde Johnson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Constance J. Sarvis (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 February
1935, last residence Florence, Florence Co.
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CORA MAE TAYLOR ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 May 2008
COLUMBIA—Services for Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford, 80, will
be held 2:00 p.m. (viewing at 1:00 p.m.) Thursday at Greater Saint Luke Baptist
Church with burial in Capernaum Baptist Church Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. Leevy’s
Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel, is in charge.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Weston and
Julia Alford Miles; sons, Richard Jr., Charlie, Robert and Willie Alford;
brother, Ernest Taylor; and sister, Beatrice Young; grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
In another
article:
Leevy’s Funeral Home
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—_____ May 2008
Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford, was born September
27, 1927 in Lykesland, South Carolina to the late Mr. Robert Taylor and Mary
Brown Taylor. She departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2008. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Richard Alford, Sr.
Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford leaves to cherish
her memory: four sons, Richard (Susie) Alford, Charlie (Galena) Alford, Robert
(Jackie) Alford and Willie Alford all of Columbia, South Carolina; two
daughters, Mary (John) Weston and Julia (Robert) Miles both of Columbia, SC;
one brother, Ernest Taylor; one sister, Beatrice Young of Columbia, SC;
fourteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren, and a host of other
loving relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Cora Mae Taylor Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 27
September 1927 and died 22 May 2008.
See the obituary of her daughter Mary Alford
Weston in this compilation.
Cora’s husband is probably the Richard Alford
who was born 30 Oct 1924 and died _____ Feb 1963 (SS# issued in SC).
Probably:
1930 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 10), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #153:
Daniel Alford head B 20 SC SC SC farmer
age
19 at 1st marriage
Annie M. wife B 23 SC SC
SC age 17 at 1st marriage
Richard stepson B 6 SC SC
SC
Laura stepdau B 5 SC
SC SC
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CORINNE WATKINS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 5 July 1958
HARTSVILLE—Funeral services for Mrs. Corinne Watkins Alford,
57, who died in Columbia will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from New Market
Methodist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Hartsville and lived
several years in Charleston before moving to Columbia. She was a daughter of
the late Johnny Watkins and Mrs. Daisy Johnson Watkins.
She was co-owner of the W.B. Alford drapery shop
in West Columbia. Mrs. Alford was a past commander of Disabled American
Veterans Auxiliary and a member of the American Legiion Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Wardie B. Alford; two
daughters, Mrs. Fred McDonald, Greenville, and Mrs. R.E. Johnson, Billings,
Mont.; two sons, W.B. Jr., West Columbia, and W.E. Alford, Gaston; four
sisters, Mrs. William Dodge, Mrs. Tessie Barnett, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs.
M.E. Gurney, Charleston, Mrs. Dannie Davis, New Castle, Penn.; a brother, Leon
Watkins, Hartsville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Wardie B. 1893 SC1,
William Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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COUSAR ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 13 August 1908
At a frolic near Selkirk Saturday night Cousar
Alford was shot by his cousin, Sam Alford. The principals to the affair are
colored. The bullet entered at the small of the back and passed entirely
throughout the stomach. Dr. W.B. Smith of Little Rock operated on the negro in
the hope of saving his life, but the bowels had been badly perforated and the
negro died the following morning [August 9]. The negroes were at a hot supper
and had been drinking together. Alford’s slayer escaped.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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DAISY ALFORD MCKENZIE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 29 August 1969
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Daisy McKenzie, 86, of Dillon died
Wednesday [August 27] in a local nursing home after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3
p.m. at Dillon Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery,
directed by Williams Funeral Home.
Mrs. McKenzie was the widow of Monroe McKenzie.
She was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Sally McPhaul Alford of Dillon
County.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joe McPherson of
Dillon; a sister, Miss Mary Alford of Dillon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Daisy McKenzie (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 March 1883.
See the obituary of her sister Mary McPhaul
Alford (with census reports) in this compilation.
Buried in the same plot at Riverside
Cemetery:
Sara McKenzie McPherson 6/1/1919-4/12/1986
Joe T. McPherson 3/17/1921-3/7/1980 PFC U.S.
Army WWII
Daisy Alford McKenzie 8/6/1883-8/27/1969
Monroe McKenzie 9/7/1875-10/14/1967
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Daisy 1883 SC1, Malcolm
E. 1846 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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DAISY BELLE DIXON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 13 May 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
SUMTER [Sumter Co.]—Services for Daisy Belle Dixon Alford 11
a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pisgah AME Church; burial in Hillside Memorial Park.
Palmer Memorial Chapel is in charge. Born in Lee Co. to John and Lucinda Dixon,
she died May 10, 2004.
Surviving: husband, Hampton Alford; children,
Dr. George, Lt. Col. Garnel, Ellison Alford, Robert Perkins, Harry Young, Katie
Furman, Janie Dixon; 5 siblings; one grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Daisy B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 8 June 1919, last
residence Sumter, Sumter Co.
1920 CENSUS
Bishopville (District 13), Lee Co., SC, Dwelling #226:
Hampton Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
Lizzie wife B 56 SC
SC SC
Quinn son B 20 SC
SC SC
George son B 19 SC
SC SC
Caroline dau B 16 SC
SC SC
Fred son B 14 SC
SC SC
Hampton Jr. son B 13 SC
SC SC
Jessie son B 10 SC
SC SC
Willie son B 8 SC
SC SC
John son B 6 SC
SC SC
Henry son B 17 SC
SC SC
Anna sister B 25 SC
SC SC house servant
Probably:
1870 CENSUS
Bishopville, Sumter Co., SC, Dwelling #73:
James Alford B 55 SC farm
laborer
Caroline B 54 SC
James B 17 SC
Daniel B 14 SC
Minty B 13 SC
Hampton B 9 SC
Henry B 21 SC
Her husband’s probable lineage: Hampton 1907 SC1,
Hampton 1860 SC2, James 1815 SC3.
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DAISY BURR ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 February 1994
Name: Daisy B. Alford
Parents: Bogan and Elizabeth Flowers Burr
Date of Birth/Age: Age 83
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Saturday, Feb. 19
Place of Death: Marion Memorial Hospital (Article headlined
Latta)
Place of Burial: Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Daisy B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 Dec 1910, last
residence Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene
Alford; and her children Ernestine Alford, Elizabeth Alford Langdon, Lorraine
Alford Tart, and Major Alford in this compilation.
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DAISY MAE ALFORD SKIPPER
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 26 October 1962
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Daisy Mae [text missing]liam James
Skipper of 1401 Race Path Street, Conway, died in a local hospital Thursday
following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday in Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Skipper was born on Nov. 4, 1900 in Bayboro
section of Horry County, a daughter of William Henry Alford and the late Annie
Carroll Alford. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, W. James Skinner Jr.
of Palatka, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. James Holden of Galivants Ferry, Mrs.
Elbert Long of Conway; her father, William Henry Alford of Aynor and three
brothers, Bud Alford of Bayboro, Alton Alford of Myrtle Beach and Pete Alford
of Columbia, and 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, William Henry
Alford, and brother Henry Alton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Daisy Mae 1900 SC1,
William Henry 1881 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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DAN ALLEN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 19 October 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
BEAVER DAM [Union Co.]—Dan Allen Alford, 70, a retired
assembler with Gates Rubber Company died Sunday [Oct 18] in a North Charleston
hospital. The funeral will be at 2p.m. Tuesday in Mount Calvary Pentecostal
Holiness Church. Burial, directed by Dial-Murray Funeral Home of Moncks Corner,
will be in Johnson Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Conway, a son of Allen M.
Alford and Rosie Huggins Alford. He was a Mason. He was a member of Mount
Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Page Alford; three
daughters, Dale Jane Smith of Lebanon, Nancy Branton of Goose Creek and
Stephanie Clark of Moncks Corner; two sons, James N. Alford of Reno NV, and
Thomas A. Alford of Beaver Dam; a sister, Joyce Martin of Orangeburg; a brother
Vernon Alford of Greenville; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dan A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 September 1928,
last residence Bonneau, Berkeley Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his brothers Leroy Earl
Alford, Quincy A. Alford, and Vernon Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dan Allen 1928 SC1,
Allen Marvin 1905 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4,
Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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DANIEL ALEXANDER ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Monday, 3 June 1963
CLIO—Daniel Alexander Alford, 88, died Sunday in a Clio
nursing home.
He was a son of the late J.W. and Martha Smith
Alford of Dillon County.
Alford was a prominent farmer of Clio Route 1,
in Marlboro County.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Flora Larkins
of Laurinburg, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday
in Carolina Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Masonic rutes will be rendered at the graveside.
Whitner Funeral Home of Bennettsville is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his siblings Graham Brown Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson,
Harriet Alford Smith, and Mary Frances Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
Daniel’s mother was probably Flora Jane McPhaul
Alford. Martha Smith Alford, named in the obituary, is his stepmother.
On Daniel Alexander Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 44, a farmer living in Clio,
Marlboro Co., SC. His birth date is 5 July 1874, he names Mrs. Sallie Alford of
the same address as his nearest relative, and he signs his full name.
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #118:
James Alford head 37 SC SC
NC farmer
Harriet dau 10 SC
SC SC
Mary F. dau 7 SC
SC SC
Daniel A. (male) dau [sic] 5 SC
SC SC
Lenora dau 3 SC
SC SC
Buried in the Alford
Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Flora Jane Mcphaul Alford 26 Mar
1841 - 11 Oct 1879
Wife of J.W. Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Alexander 1874 SC1,
James Wellington 1850 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias
1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DANIEL JAMES ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 13 March 1913
Sunday [March 9] at noon Mr. D.J. Alford passed
away at his home in Carolina section after a short illness with typhoid fever.
The passing of Mr. Alford removes one of the best citizens of the county. He
was the type of man who made friends easily and always had the confidence of
those who knew him best. He was a successful farmer, a staunch supporter of the
schools and churches, a model citizen, and a kind and indulgent father.
He was about 60 years of age and his surviving
children are Mrs. L. McInnis, Misses Emily, Knox, Grady, Jessie and Lizie
Alford, of Carolina; Mrs. Gus Alford, of Rowland, his wife having preceded him
to the grave about a year ago. He was laid away at Carolina church Monday
morning.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his wife, Catherine Easterling Alford, and his children
Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford
Alford in this compilation.
Daniel, his wife, and some of his children are
buried in Carolina
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Correl Hill Alford [wife of Sion] 4/12/1886-6/24/1972
[sic—see the obituary of
Carrell Hill Alford]
Sion E. Alford 1886-1922
Small stone and is broken date
1895
Infant son of D.J. & Catharine
Alford died 5/8/1893
Beulah, daughter of D.J. &
Catharine Alford 3/27/1885-6/22/1886
Howard Paisley, son of D.J. &
Catharine Alford 5/21/1890-5/24/1910
D.J. Alford / FATHER 1/7/1853-3/9/1913
Catherine Easterling, his wife / MOTHER 2/7/1859-10/19/1911
Emily C. Alford 9/1/1883-3/22/1921
1910 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 61), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #44:
Daniel
J. Alford head 57 SC SC SC 1st
marriage 32 years
farmer
Cathrine wife 50 SC SC SC 12
children, 9 living
Emily dau 26 SC SC SC
Sion E. son 24 SC SC SC carpenter
Knox son 22 SC SC SC farm
laborer
Howard P. son 20 SC SC SC
Jessie K. dau 19 SC SC SC
Joseph G. son 16 SC SC SC farm
laborer
Elizabeth dau 12 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #120:
Daniel Alford head 47 b.
Jan 1853 SC NC SC married 22 years
farmer
Catherine wife 41 b. Feb 1859 SC
SC SC 10 children, 9 living
Maybelle dau 18 b. Nov 1881 SC
SC SC
Emily dau 16 b. Sept
1883 SC SC SC
Sion son 14 b. May
1886 SC SC SC
Knox son 11 b. July
1888 SC SC SC
Howard son 10 b. May 1890 SC
SC SC
Jesse dau 8 b. Aug
1891 SC SC SC
Grady son 6 b. Apr
1894 SC SC SC
Elizabeth dau 2 b. May
1898 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel James 1853 SC1, Paisley
1825 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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DANIEL WARREN ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 25 January 1912
After a ten days illness with pneumonia Mr.
Daniel W. Alford passed away at his home in Dillon Monday morning [January 22]
at 8’oclock. The news of Mr. Alford’s death was a great shock to his numerous
friends. Although past his three score and ten, he was a familiar figure in the
daily life of the community and enjoyed the friendship and companionship of
both young and old. A man of fine moral character, excellent habits and sturdy
constitution he continued to be active in his accustomed pursuits until long
past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of the workers. He
was of a cheerful disposition, this spirit remaining with him until the last.
He served gallantly throughout the four year’s struggle as a member of the
First South Carolina Regiment and was bounded [wounded?] in the Battle of the
Wilderness.
Mr. Alford was the son of Jas. L. and Sallie L.
Alford. He was born near Selkirk on May 22nd, 1839 and was 73 years of age.
He is survived by a wife and four children Mrs.
Phillip Osteen, Miss Nina Alford, and [apparently some text is missing because
the following are siblings:] Messrs. Manton Alford of Selkirk; Neil Alford, of
Marion, J.F. Alford, of Dillon, Mrs. A.P. McLean, and Miss Mary Ann Alford who
live near Selkirk.
The funeral services were held at his late
residence Tuesday morning and the body was laid away at the Alford burying
ground near Selkirk. In his death the town loses a good citizen and his home
loses a devoted husband and affectionate father.
Photo
from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records confirm that Daniel Warren Alford was born 22 May 1839 in SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth F. “Bettie”
Walters Alford; children Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, Addie
Anina “Nina” Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen; and brother James
Frierson Alford Sr. in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Manning (District 77), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #24:
Daniel Alford head 61 b. May 1839 SC NC NC m.
21 years farmer
Bettie F. wife 57 b. Oct 1842 SC
SC SC 5 children, 4 living
J. Gustus son 21 b. Nov 1878 SC
SC SC
Hariet O. dau 19 b. July 1880 SC
SC SC
Nina A. dau 16 b. Aug 1883 SC SC
SC
Pierce A. son 13 b. Sept 1886 SC
SC SC
1880 CENSUS (June 28)
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #479:
Daniel Alford head 40 SC NC NC farmer
Elizabeth wife 37 SC SC SC
Augustus son 1 SC SC
SC
The family of his brother James Frierson Sr. is in dwelling
#481.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Warren 1839 SC1,
James Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DAVID ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 November 2005
GRESHAM [Marion Co.]—David Alford, 70, husband of Ethel
Branton Alford, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005. Services will be at 3 p.m., Hickory
Hill Free Will Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery,
directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
He may be the “David Alford of Gresham” listed
as a brother in the obituary of Leon Alford in this compilation. However, he
would have been born about 1925, and Robert is the name of the 5 year old on
the 1930 census of Leon’s parents.
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DAVID EARL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 11 December 1979
Name: David Earl Alford
Parents: David Alford and Primes Alford, foster parents
Julius and Ruby Lee Ellerbee, Lake View
Date of Birth/Age: Age 26
Place of Birth: Dillon County and of Lake View
Date of Death: Thursday [Dec 6], auto accident
Place of Death: Little Pee Dee State Park Road
Place of Burial: Old Clio Cemetery in Clio
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that David Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 July 1953, death
date _____ Dec 1979. His last residence Lake View, Dillon Co., SC.
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DEBBIE LEE ALFORD SARVIS
Aunt of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
RAINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Debbie A. Sarvis, 78 were
held at Ariel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Meares Funeral
Home was in charge.
Mrs. Sarvis, widow of the late Johnny Otto
Sarvis, Sr., died Sunday [21 October 2001] at Marion County Medical Center.
Born is Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Preston and
Isabella Mishoe Alford.
Surviving are daughters, Patricia Dozier,
Phyllis Robinson, Sandra Foxworth, son Johnny Sarvis, Jr., sister, Martha
Miller, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great
granddaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Debbie L. Sarvis (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 February 1923,
last residence Rains, Marion Co., SC. Her full name was Debbie Lee Alford.
See the obituaries of her brothers Joseph Valine
Alford and William Gordon Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Debbie Lee 1923 SC1,
Joseph Preston 1877 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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DEBORAH ANN LANE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 5 July 1996
Deborah Ann Lane Alford, 48, of Sweethome Church
Road, died Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
She was born in Conway, a daughter of the late
Baker and Dula Nancy Floyd Lane.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Outreach for Christ
Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Billy G.
Alford; a son, Billy L. Alford of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Ginger I.
Boyd of Conway and Sherri Alford of Myrtle Beach; a brother, Harry Lane of
Charleston; three sisters, Kay Ackerman of Georgetown, Betty Strickland of
Charleston and Ruth Cochrane of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Old Neck Cemetery.
Photo
from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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DELLA ALFORD WALTER
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 15 March 1951
Name: Delta* Alford Walter
Spouse: Dr. Alford B. Walter
Date of Birth/Age: Age 93
Date of Death: March 12, 1951
Place of Death: Confederate Home, Columbia, SC
Place of Burial: Cederate*
*101 Cemeteries in Marian County, SC, Page 271 – lists Della
Alford Walter and Dr. Alford B. Walter in Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, SC.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Della Alford was born 17 June 1858 in Little Rock, Dillon Co.,
SC. Her husband was Alfred Bethea Walter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Della 1858 SC1, Warren
Little 1823 TN2, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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DELLY MAE ALFORD JONES RABON
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 9 June 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon, 64, died
Wednesday [June 8] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday
in Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Rabon was born in Horry County, a daughter
of Homer B. Alford and Amelia Barnhill Alford. She was a member of Valley Forge
Missionary Baptist Church and was the widow of M.T. Rabon.
Surviving are two sons, Hollis Jones and Nelson
Jones, both of Aynor; five daughters, Genevieve Smith and Renee Todd, both of
Conway, Mary A. Johnson, Josephine Martin and Norma J. Rowe, all of Aynor; two
brothers, Melton Alford and Eddie Alford, both of Thomasville, N.C.; six
sisters, Izzie Parrott of Florence, Goldiphine Allen, Len Lockhart and Carolyn
Nobles, all of Aynor, Ven Jordan of Chadbourn, N.C., and Hazel Balliet of
Conway; and 12 grandchildren, and Helle Anderson, [article cut off].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Delly M. Rabon (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 August 1929.
See the obituaries of her father, Homer
Burroughs Alford; and her sister Goldaphine Alford Allen in this compilation. We
included the obituary of her brother Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina
Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Delly Mae 1929 SC1,
Homer Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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DEWEY BOYD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 24 December 2000
Dewey Boyd Alford, 63, of Wayside Road, died
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at Conway Hospital.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late
Estelle Alford Skipper.
He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Alford; a son,
Chris Alford and his wife, Angie, of Conway; a daughter, Kim Carney and her
husband, Ethan, of Myrtle Beach; and three grandchildren, Kayla Alford and
Christa Alford, both of Conway, and Dylan Carney of Myrtle Beach.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday
at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Juniper
Bay Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Thrower and the Rev. Micah Hucks will
officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Juniper Bay Baptist
Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Dewey Alford, 5265 Juniper Bay Road, Conway,
SC 29526.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
Estelle Skipper is listed as a daughter of
William Henry Alford in his obituary; she may be Dewey’s mother.
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DEWEY EMANUEL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 16 September 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MARION [Marion Co.]—Mr. Dewey Emanuel Alford, 83, died
Friday, September 15, 2006, at his residence after an illness. A Graveside
Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2006 in Palmetto
Memorial Gardens Cemetery directed by Richardson Funeral Home....
Born in Marion, he was a son of the late Pearlie
Dubose Alford and Leila W. Pace Alford. Mr. Alford was of the Methodist faith
and a high school graduate. He was a veteran having served in the Navy during
World II. He was retired and a co-owner of a dairy business.
Survivors are his wife, Miriam S. Alford, of the
home; two daughters, Peggie A. Conant and Carl of Columbia and Ann Alford of
Marion; two sisters, Olivia Whitaker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Betty
Weicht of Las Vegas, Nevada; one grandson, Carl Conant, III of Columbia and two
Great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by two brothers, P.D. Alford, Jr.
and Walter H. Alford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dewey Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 August 1923.
See the obituaries of his brothers Pearlie
Dubose Alford and Walter Herbert Alford; and his uncle Edward Manuel Alford
(with other relatives listed) in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Dewey Emanuel 1923 SC1,
Pearlie Dubose 1894 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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DOCTOR LARIE “DOCK” ALFORD
Great-Uncle of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
Source unknown
_____, Marion Co., SC—Thursday, 11 September 1980
RAINS [Marion Co.]—Dock L. Alford, 86, died Wednesday
[September 10] in a Mullins hospital after an illness.
Funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday in Ariel Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral
Home of Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
the late John R. and Mary James Alford. He was a retired railroad worker and
farmer. He was a member of Ariel Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin Alford of Gresham
and Littles Alford of Conway; three daughters, Mrs. Dick Richardson of Mullins,
Mrs. Sam Jernigan of Tabor City, N.C., and Mrs. Curry Cannon of Gresham; 12
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dock Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 January 1894 and
died _____ September 1980, last residence Mullins, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his brothers Joseph Mack
Alford and Southern Albert Alford in this compilation.
On Dock Larie Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 23, b. 17 January 1894 in Burcol
[??], SC. He is a farm laborer living in Centenary, Marion Co., SC, with a wife
and three children. He is short with blue eyes and “yellow” hair, and he signed
his full name.
From Ariel
Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion Co., SC as of July 29, 1999:
Marvin Alford
April 21, 1920
May 6, 1990
Dock L. Alford
January 17, 1894
September 10, 1980
Colie Jackson, Wife of D.L. Alford
March 27, 1882
April 16, 1957
Dick Richardson
1924
&
Elizabeth A. Richardson
1922
1930 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 3), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #215:
Dock
Alford head 40 SC GA GA age 21 at 1st
marriage farmer
[The birthplaces of Dock’s parents are handwritten and
clear, but his mother, living with him, was clearly born in SC. All SC birth
places are stamped.]
Coly
Alford wife 43 SC SC SC age 24 at 1st
marriage
Little
Alford son 17 SC SC SC
Rob
Alford son 13 SC SC SC
Marvin
Alford son 8 SC SC SC
Lizzie
Alford dau 6 SC SC SC
Maggie
Alford dau 4-1/12 SC SC SC
Mary
Alford mother 66 SC SC SC widow
1920 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #164:
Dock
Alford head 28 SC SC SC farmer
Colie
Alford wife 37 SC SC SC
Sarah
Alford dau 6 SC SC SC
Littles
Alford son 5 SC SC SC
Roberson
Alford son 3 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Buck (District 46), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #200:
Living with the William and Mary J. Smith family:
Dock Alford boarder 17 SC SC SC farm
laborer
1910 CENSUS
Buck (District 46), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #249:
John R.
Alford head 60 SC SC SC 1st marriage
40 years
farmer
Mary F.
Alford wife 48 SC SC SC 9 children, 8
living
Joseph
M. Alford son 22 S SC SC
Arthur
J. Alford son 13 S SC SC
Mary E.
Alford dau 20 S SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Conway (District 57), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #328:
John R.
Alford head 50 b. May 1850 SC SC SC m.
25 years
farmer
Mary Alford wife 40 b, July 1859 SC
SC SC 9 children, 8 living
Albert Alford son 20 b. Nov 1879 SC
SC SC
[probably wrong birth date since he’s not listed in 1880;
Bible record says 15 Jan 1881]
Julius R. Alford son 18 b. Mar 1882 SC
SC SC
John Alford son 16 b. Feb 1884 SC
SC SC
Ettie Alford dau 14 b. Aug 1885 SC
SC SC
Joseph Alford son 12 b. Jan 1880 [sic]
SC SC SC
Doctor L. Alford son 9 b. Feb 1891 SC
SC SC
Walter Alford son 7 b. Nov 1892 SC
SC SC
James Alford son 4 b. Apr 1896 SC
SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Dog Bluff (District 52), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #99:
John R. Alford head 28 SC
SC SC laborer
Mary F. Alford wife 18 SC
SC SC
Hatty Alford dau 1 SC
SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Doctor Larie 1892 SC1,
John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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DOLORES WILSON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 5 August 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
GADSDEN [Richland Co.]—Services for Dolores Wilson Alford of
1320 Kingville Rd., will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at Church of
God, Wateree, with burial in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Gadsden....
Visitation is 3-9 tonight at J. P. Holley Funeral Home, Garners Ferry Road
Chapel, Columbia....
Mrs. Alford died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998. Born in
Gadsden, she was a daughter of Joseph Wilson Sr. and Ada Ruth Cunningham
Wilson. She was a member of the Church of God and employed with Gleamns
Headstart.
Surviving are her parents; son, Michael Cansler
of Shelby, N.C.; daughter, Meshall of Gadsden; brothers, Joseph (Sarah) Wilson
Jr. and Barry (Etta) Wilson, both of Gadsden; sisters, Pandora W. LaBrew and
Flora C. Robinson, both of Gadsden; a grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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DORIS L. ALFORD COOPER
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 4 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MARION [Marion Co.]—Services for Doris L. Cooper, 75, were
held at the Chapel of Richardson Funeral Home with burial in Devotion Gardens.
Mrs. Cooper, widow of Clyde Cooper, died
December 1, 2001. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late James
and Laura Alford.
Surviving are son, Terry Cooper, daughters,
Cheryl Baxley and Faye Evans, sisters, Gertie Dix, Leathea Graham, and
Geraldine Sellers. Brothers T.L. Alford and Donnie Alford predeceased her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Doris A. Cooper (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 March 1926,
last residence Marion, Marion Co.
See the obituary of her father, James Fred
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Doris L. 1926 SC1, James
Fred 1888 SC2, Samuel P. 1860 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4,
Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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DOROTHY ALFORD CORNETT
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Tuesday, 15 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Dorothy Alford Cornett, 78, a retired
registered nurse with the Marion County School District, died Saturday
[September 12] in a Columbia hospital. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today
in Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery.
Mrs. Cornett was born in Marion County, a
daughter of William Alford and Mattie Smith Alford. She was a U.S. Air Force
veteran of World War II. She was a member of Gapway Baptist Church. She was the
widow of retired Maj. Coy M. Cornett.
Surviving are a son, Robert Cornett of
Huntington Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Pamela Cornett of Mullins and Cynthia
C. Watson of Columbia; two brothers, Stanley Alford of Columbia and Neil Alford
of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Virginia Alford of Columbia; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Martha
Prudence Smith Alford, and her siblings Mildred Alford Byrd, Virginia Grey
Alford, and William “Chessie” Alford.
Dorothy and her sister Mildred died on the same
day.
Her parents and family were enumerated in Marion
County, SC, in the 1920 census. Father was listed as Willie 40, mother as
Mattie 27. Children were Gerome W. 4, Virginia 3 (mentioned in the obit), and
Herbert 2.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1920 SC1,
William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren
Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6,
Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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DOROTHY MAE ALFORD MITCHELL
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ July 2008
Dorothy Mae Alford Mitchell died July 15, 2008.
House Of Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In another
article:
House of Thomas
Funeral Home
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC
Dorothy Mae Alford Mitchell was born on July 25,
1947 in Dillon, SC to David Alford Sr and Mary Ann Alford. She died Tuesday
July 15, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.
She was married to the late Victor Mitchell Sr
and to this union two children were born, Victor Jr. and Vanessa. Graduating
with the Gordon High School class of 1966 she moved to Harlem NY where she
remained until 2003. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Latta under
the leadership of Rev. Dr. John L. Davis and was active with city council and
her community.
She leaves to cherish loving memories her
children, her mother and father, two brothers; David Jr (Patricia), and George “Money”
(Desiree) Alford and a host of neices, nephews, cousins and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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DOROTHY PADGETT ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Saturday, 22 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
JOHNSTON [Edgefield Co.], S.C.—Mrs. Dorothy Padgett Alford,
52, died on Thursday, November 20, 2003, at her residence. Graveside services
were held on Sunday, November 23, 2003, at the Piney Grove Church Cemetery in
Edgefield.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Alford; a
daughter, Naomi Alford, her parents, Goode and Geneva Padgett; six brothers,
Donald, Connell, Jimmy, David, Erving, and Jerry Padgett; and three sisters,
Patricia Minnick, Betty Walton, and Mildred Davis.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dorothy P. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 June 1951,
last residence Johnston, Edgefield Co.
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DOUGLAS EDWARD ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 13 July 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Douglas Edward Alford, 64, husband of
Betty Lane Alford, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Carolinas Hospital System in
Florence after an illness.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday,
July 14, in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... The services will be
directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born July 11, 1942, in Marion
County, a son of the late Edward Eugene Alford and the late Lizzie Fleetwood
Brown Alford. He was a retired insurance salesman. Mr. Alford was a member of
Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife of
the home are a son, Douglas E. Alford Jr. of Mullins; two daughters, Teresa A.
Singleton and her husband, Jeff, of Wake Forest, N.C., and Donna A. Hinson and
her husband, George Edward, of Florence; four grandchildren, Shane Alford,
Christian Alford, Bailey Hinson and Caitlin Singleton; a sister, CaraBell
Sawyer of Marion; and three brothers, Kerry Alford of Charleston, Ellis Alford
of Mullins and Benny Alford of Danville, Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
today at Cox-Collins Funeral Home and at other times at Mr. Alford’s home at
5493 Bluff Road, Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Edward Eugene
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Douglas Edward 1942 SC1,
Edward Eugene 1907 SC2, John Ellis 1869 SC3, Daniel
Murdock 1847 SC4, Warren Little 1823 TN5, Lodwick Blue
1794 NC6, Warren 1770 NC7, Jacob 1738 VA8,
Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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DOUSCHKA MARION ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Friday, 13 September 1963
Name: Doushke Alford
Parents: William McDonald and Sara Elizabeth Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 84
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: Ancestral Home, The Cedars.
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Douschka Marion Alford was b. 11 Aug 1879, the youngest of her
parents’ 12 children.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Elizabeth Alford
McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford,
McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Douschka Marion 1879 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DUNCAN CURRY ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 13 November 1969
Name: Dr. Duncan Alford
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford of Dillon County
Date of Death: Wednesday [November 12]
Place of Death: home in Spartanburg
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery in Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Duncan Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Dec 1899, last
residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC.
See the obituaries of hiswife, Mildred Martin
Alford; mother Lorena Curry Alford; and siblings Earl Richards Alford Sr.,
James Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton C. Alford, Margaret Alford
Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
Buried next to each other in the Alford
Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Duncan Curry Alford, M.D. 11
Dec 1899 - 12 Nov 1969
Mildred Martin Alford, R.N. 20
Oct 1903 - 5 Oct 1967
Infant daugher of D.C. & M.M. Alford 22
May 1939
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Duncan 1899 SC1, Manton
1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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DUNCAN E. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 9 September 1977
HAMER [Dillon Co.]—Funeral Services for Dunk Alford will be
at 4 p.m. Friday in Magnolia AME Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery,
directed by Green’s Funeral Home in Dillon.
Mr. Alford, 86, died Monday [Sept 5] in Honorage
Nursing Home in Florence after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Maggie and Issac
Alford and was born in Marion County.
Surviving are two brothers, Willie Alford of the
home, Johnny Alford of Hamer; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Alston of Norfolk, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Dunk Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Jan 1891 and died
_____ Sept 1977.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Maggie
Alford, and half-brother Willie James Alford in this compilation.
Duncan is listed as a stepson in 1900. His
father is unknown. Ages of family members on the census reports are not
consistent.
1930 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 6), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #167:
Isac Alfred head B 50 SC SC
SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Mary M. wife B 49 SC SC
SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk E. son B 25 SC
SC SC
Willie J. son B 19 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 20 SC
SC SC
John son B 15 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 23), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #170:
Isaac Alford head B 54 SC SC
SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Maggie wife B 50 SC
SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk son B 23
SC SC SC
Emerson son B 22 SC
SC SC
Odessera dau B 21 SC SC
SC
Rosa dau B 19 SC
SC SC
Isaac son B 17 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 15 SC
SC SC
Willis son B 14 SC
SC SC
John son B 12 SC
SC SC
Franklin son B 10 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 60), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #419:
Isiac Alford head B 50 SC SC
SC 2nd marriage 12 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 30 SC SC
SC 1st marriage 12 years
7
children, 7 living
Duncan E. son B 14 SC
SC SC
Odessa dau B 13 SC
SC SC
Rosa dau B 12 SC
SC SC
Jay son B 10 SC
SC SC
Mary dau B 7 SC
SC SC
Hattie dau B 4 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 1 SC
SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 21 SC SC SC
Lockshaw Brown nephew B 19 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 70), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #372:
Isaac Alford head B 35 b. ___ 1865 SC
SC SC married 0 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 24 b. ___
1876 SC SC SC married 0 years
3
children, 3 living
Duncan L. step-son B 9 b. ___
1891 SC SC SC
Odessa step-dau B 6 b. Sept
1893 SC SC SC
Rosa step-dau B 2 b. Jan
1898 SC SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 11 b. ___ 1889 SC
SC SC
On Dunk Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 24, a farm hand emplyed by Isaac Alford in
Hamer, SC. He is single, race “African,” and signs with his mark. He was born
in 1893, date not known.
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EARL RICHARDS ALFORD, SR.
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 6 May 1980
Name: Earl Richards Alford, Sr.
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Spouse: Marguerite Smith Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 78
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday
Place of Death: Marion
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Aug 1901, last
residence Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marguerite Smith
Alford; mother Lorena Curry Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, James
Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis,
Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earl Richards 1901 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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EARLINE H. ALFORD SHAW HARRISON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 30 December 2004
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Earline Alford
Harrison, 78, widow of Willie Harrison, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel
UMC with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Kingstree. Green’s Funeral Home is in
charge.
Born in Cades [Williamsburg Co.] to Johnny and
Laura McCutcheon Alford, she died Dec. 27, 2004. Surviving: children, Carolyn,
Glenda, Ricky, John, Jackie Harrison, Denise Montgomery; 11 grands; 11
great-grands; 4 siblings.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Earline H. Shaw (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 Apr 1926.
See the obituaries of her brothers Willie Dozier
Alford and Howard “Bayboy” Alford, where she is called Earline H. Shaw, in this
compilation.
This is one of many African-American Alford
families in SC.
1930 CENSUS
Lake City (District 26), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #134:
John Alford head B 35 SC SC
SC age 23 at 1st marriage farmer
Laura Alford wife B 30 SC SC
SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Matthew Alford son B 10 SC SC SC
Percy son B 8 SC
SC SC
Sanar dau B 6 SC
SC SC
Earline dau B 4 SC
SC SC
Mitchel son B 2 SC
SC SC
Next door are Laura’s probable parents, John T. McCutchen
56, his wife Lansy 53, and 3 sons.
1920 CENSUS
Sumter (District 141), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling
#177:
John Alford head B 26 SC SC
SC farmer
Laura Alford wife B 19 SC SC
SC
Mac Alford son B 1-5/12 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Earline 1926 SC1, John
Luther 1893 SC2, Archie 1850 SC3, Nero 1808 SC4.
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EDNA ALFORD CAUDILL WILDER
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 March 2008
ZEBULON—Edna Alford Caudill Wilder, 93, formerly of the
Corinth community, died Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008, in Lancaster, S.C.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 2, at Corinth Baptist Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
She was born in Johnston County, daughter of the
late Walton and Alice Lassiter Alford. She worked with the Johnston County
Public Library.
Surviving: her son, Andrew Caudill (Peggy) of
Lancaster, S.C.; stepchildren, Doris Douglas and Lunell Hinton, both of
Zebulon, Sarah Smith of Durham, Laura Strickland of Dunn, Charles Wilder of
Garner; sister, Hilda Johnson of Troy; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter;
19 step-grandchildren; 29 step-great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands,
Hubert A. Caudill and Leonard Wilder; stepdaughter, Janie Marks; stepson, Jimmy
Wilder; brothers, Carton, W. Jay and Rupert Alford.
Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to the
Smith-Bryan Chapter of NSDAR, 109 Castle Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home,
Wendell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Edna Caudill Wilder (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 July 1914,
last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC.
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EDNA ALFORD GERRALD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 18 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Services for Edna Alford
Gerrald, 69, the widow of Palmar Gerrald, will be held on Monday at Meares
Funeral Home in Mullins. Burial followed in Rehoboth United Methodist Church
Cemetery.
Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of
Berry Coleman and Glenn Cook Alford. She died on May 17, 2003.
Survivors include her daughter, Michelle
Richardson; a sister, Juanita Ariola; and granddaughter, Kenda Johnson.
In another
article:
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 18 May 2003
GALIVANTS FERRY—Edna Alford Gerrald, 69, died Saturday, May
17, 2003.
She was a daughter of the late Berry Coleman and
Glenn Cook Alford.
She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle
Richardson and her husband, Jimmy, of Galivants Ferry; a sister, Juanita Ariola
of Waterberry, Conn.; granddaughter, Kendra Johnson of Galivants Ferry; special
sister-in-law, Keller Alford of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Palmar
Gerrald, whom she married Dec. 17, 1963; four brothers, Artis, Arthur, H.B. and
Billy Alford; three sisters, Alma A. Elvington, Leatha A. Beaver and Azile A.
Smith.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Meares
Funeral Home in Mullins.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home. The Rev. Tony Miles will officiate. Burial will be in Rehoboth
United Methodist Church Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Edna A. Gerrald (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Nov 1933.
See the obituaries of her parents, Berry Coleman
Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F.
Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha Alford Beaver, and Annie Alma Alford Elvington in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Edna 1933 SC1, Berry
Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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EDNA EARLE HUGHES ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 20 October 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Edna Earle Alford, 72, wife of the late Hubert
Alford, of Hucks Rd., died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Conway Manor.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday,
October 21, 2007, at Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
In another
article:
Goldfinch Funeral Services
goldfinchfuneralhome.com
Edna Earle Alford, age 72, wife of the late
Hubert Alford of Hucks Road, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Conway Manor.
Mrs. Alford was born February 7, 1935 in Horry
County, a daughter of the late Moses Bert and Brittie Ida Todd Hughes. She was
a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church and was predeceased by one son, Milton
Alford and one grandson, Ray Smith.
Surviving are one son, Johnny Earl Alford of
Galivants Ferry, one daughter, Karan Alford of Aynor, four grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, two sisters, Eleanor Lovell of Conway and Gwendolyn
Shelley of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday
at Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed
by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna Earle Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
See the obituaries of her sons Johnny Earl
Alford and Milton Alexander Alford in this compilation.
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EDWARD DELONEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 17 September 1959
MARION [Marion Co.]—Edward Lonnie Alford, 71 [sic—should
be 81], died at a local hospital Wednesday after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Thursday in the Watson Cemetery, Brittons Neck, by Dr. B.F. Allen.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Stacie Richardson
Alford; two brothers, Daniel Alford, Lumberton, N.C., and Wardie Alford,
Columbia; four sisters, Mrs. General [Sue] Jones and Mrs. Clyde [Essie] Hyman,
Florence, Mrs. Simpson [Minnie Viola] Coleman, Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. George
Hatchell, Rockingham, N.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Stacie
Richardson Alford; and his siblings Essie Alford Hyman, Minnie Viola Alford
Coleman, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, and William Henry Alford in this
compilation. In his wife’s obituary, he is called Lone Alford. They apparently
had no children.
On the 1880 census, Edward D. Alford is age 2,
living in Rowell, Marion Co., SC, with his parents, W. Edward and Mary J.R. Alford.
In 1900, Edward D. Alford, age 21 b. June 1878,
is living in Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, with his uncle William Whaley, his
mother’s brother.
On Edward Deloney Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 40, born 6 June 1878. He is a
farmer in Eulonia, Marion Co., SC, and he names Mrs. Stacey Alford, same
address, as his nearest relative. He signed with his mark.
His lineage: Edward Deloney 1878 SC1,
William Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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EDWARD EUGENE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 19 August 1971
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Edward Eugene Alford, 64, died
Wednesday after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Friday in Cox-Collins Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Gapway Cemetery, near
Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
the late Ellis and Ellen Atkinson Alford.
He was a member, former deacon and treasurer of
Gapway Baptist Church; and was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie
Brown Alford of Mullins; a daughter, Mrs. Theo (Cara Bell) Sawyer Jr., of
Marion; five sons, Douglas Edwards Alford, Ellis Emerson Alford and Benney Boyd
Alford, all of Mullins, Karry Malcolm Alford of Charleston and Robert Wayne
Alford of Mullins, stationed in Charleston with the U.S. Navy; three sisters,
Mrs. Archie Gasque of Mullins, Mrs. Harry Sawyer of Garden City Beach and Mrs.
Frank Best of Myrtle Beach, and six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Edward Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Feb 1907, death
date listed as _____ Aug 1971.
See the obituaries of his son Douglas Edward
Alford and his sister Clara B. Alford Best in this compilation.
Death records of Edwards’s grandfather and
mother, from South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com):
Daniel M. Alford 13 May 1922 Marion age
75
Ellen A. Alford 15 Oct 1920 Marion age
43
1920 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #120:
Boarding with the Howard Coleman family:
Ellen Alford boarder 41 SC SC SC widow
Katie T. boarder 16 SC SC SC
Edwin boarder 12 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Reaves (District 73), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #349:
John E. Alford head 35 SC SC SC laborer first
marriage 9 years
Ellen wife 30 SC SC SC
Katie dau 6 SC SC SC
Manton dau 5 SC SC SC
Edwin son 2 SC SC SC
Lillian dau 7/12 SC SC SC
1870 CENSUS
Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #106:
Daniel M. Alford 22 NC farmer
Cada A. 22 SC
John Ellis 1 SC
Next door in dwelling #105 are Cada’s parents, John E. and
Zilphia S. Harrelson, and her siblings.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edward Eugene 1907 SC1,
John Ellis 1869 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren
Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6,
Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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EDWARD MANUEL ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—_____ October 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Edward Manuel Alford, 85, retired owner
of Carolina Furniture House, died Thursday [Oct 22] in a local hospital. The
funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial,
directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home, will be in Cedardale Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
Manuel Alford and Janie Williams Alford. He was a member of Damascus Masonic
Lodge No. 161. He helped organize North Mullins Baptist Church and Woodlawn
Baptist Church, both in Mullins, and Pee Dee Baptist Church in Gresham. He was
the former chairman of the Missions Committee of the Marion Baptist Association
and was an active member of Mullins First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Susanna Brown Alford; a
son, James E. Alford of Bradenton, Fla., three daughters, Elsie Drew of Lugoff,
Kathryn McCormick of Nichols and Ann Fowler of Mullins; a brother, Pearley
Alford of Marion; two sisters, Emma Rogers of Whiteville N.C., and Louise
Anderson of Mullins; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Edward M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 December 1906.
See the obituaries of his wife Nancy Susanna
Brown Alford; children James Edward “J.E.” Alford and Elsie Alford Drew
Williams; brother William Power Alford; sister Anna Louise Anderson;
half-sister Willie Ann Alford Turbeville; nephews Dewey Emanuel Alford, Walter
Herbert Alford, Henry Henison Alford, Tommy Bloyce Alford, and Preston Blake
Alford; and nieces Muriel Alford Buckmaster and Rosalee Alford Mouzon in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Edward Manuel 1906 SC1, Willis
Manuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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EFFIE ALFORD DOUGLAS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 10 August 1995
Name: Effie Alford Douglas
Parents: James and Ada Hayes Alford
Spouse: Stephen Paul Douglas, Jr.
Date of Birth/Age: Age 73
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Saturday, August 5, 1995
Place of Death: Headlined Dillon
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Effie B. Douglas (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 October 1921,
last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, James
Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes Alford; and her sisters Rebecca Alford
Henderson and Ada Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of
her brother Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as her parents and sisters Rebecca
and Ada Mae:
Effie Alford Douglas 10/30/1921-8/5/1995
Stephen P.Douglas Jr. CDR U.S.Navy WWII Korea
1925-1977
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Effie 1921 SC1, James
Frierson 1883 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little
1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EFFIE GRACE WHALEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 28 August 1950
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Effie Grace Alford, 58, native of
Gresham, of Marion county, daughter of the late Daniel and Ida Davis Whaley,
died Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services in the Central Methodist
Church, Britton’s Neck will be held at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon.... Burial
will follow in the Britton’s Neck cemetery.
She is survived by her husband W. Power Alford
of Gresham; two sons, Henry and Paul Alford of Gresham; one brother A.B. Whaley
of Gresham; three sisters, Mrs. L.H. Capps of Rains, Mrs. George Capps of
Jacksonville and Mrs. Minne Coleman of Gresham, and five grandchildren.
Photo
from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her husband, William Power Alford, and her son Henry Henison
Alford in this compilation.
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ELBERT ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 January 1964
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Elbert Alford, 54, farmer of Rt. 4,
Conway, died at his home at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be at 3:30
p.m. Tuesday at Rehobeth Methodist Church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ruth Martin
Alford; two sons, Hoye Elbert Alford, Rt. 1, Conway, and Jack Hardwich Alford,
Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry; two daughters; Mrs. Jessie Paul Chestnut of Conway and
Miss Norma Jane Alford, Rt. 1, Conway.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Jane Martin
Alford, and his daughter Willa Mae Alford Hardwick in this compilation.
Elbert Alford, born 9 January 1910, the son of
William Gaston Alford and M. Emma Rogers.
Jack Hardwich Alford, one of the two sons named
in Elbert’s obituary, may be an error. He is not named in the obituaries of
Elbert’s wife or daughter, and Jack Hardwick is the name of Elbert’s daughter
Willa’s husband.
Children named in obituaries:
Elbert (1964) Ruth (2006) Willa
(1998)
Hoye Elbert Hoye E. (dec’d)
Jack Hardwich
Mrs. Jessie Paul Chestnut
Norma Jane Norma A. Beverly Norma
Beverly
Retha Mae
Royals (dec’d) Retha-Mae Rabon
Willa Mae
Hardwick (dec’d)
Mary A. King Mary
King
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Elbert 1910 SC1, William
Gaston 1875 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ELEASE SLATOR JAMES ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 August 2000
LAMAR [Darlington Co.]—Services for Elease Slator (James)
Alford were held 1 p.m. Monday in Emmanuel Community Church with burial in the
church cemetery directed by Hines Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Thursday [August 3]. Born in
Darlington Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Annie Bell Enoch
Slater. She was a member of Emmanuel Community Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Brown of New
York City, Susan Richards, Creola James both of Queens, N.Y., Nora Green of
Brooklyn, N.Y., Anne Marshall of Columbia; son, Henry Alford Jr. of New York
City; three sisters; eight brothers; sons-in-law; a daughter-in-law; 16
grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elease S. James (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 March 1922,
last residence Lamar. It is not clear why her last name is listed as James in
SSDI records, or why “James” appears in parentheses in the obituary.
See the obituary of her daughter Susanna Alford
Richards in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH ANN ALFORD LANGDON
[Although
she died in NV, we are also publishing her obituary here because she has close
ties to SC.]
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV—Friday, 21 December 2007
Elizabeth Ann Langdon, 63, a homemaker, of North
Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 19, 2007. She was born June 2, 1944, in Oak Grove,
S.C.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her son,
Bobby Langdon. She is survived by her husband, of 39 years, Robert Langdon; her
son, Michael (Jody) Langdon; daughter, Rebecca (Scott) Bowler; seven
grandchildren, her brothers, Jimmy, Vernie, Craig, Gene Ray, William, Everette
and Anthony; sisters, Dorothy, Stella and Carolyn; and her niece, Joyce Ann
Mattox.
Viewing will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21,
at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Funeral service will be at 10
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Civic Center/Tonopah LDS Chapel, 2401 E. Tonopah
Ave. in North Las Vegas.
In another
article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 3 January 2008
Name: Elizabeth Langdon
Parents: Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr Alford
Spouse: Robert Langdon
Date of Birth/Age: Age 63, Born June 2, 1944
Place of Birth: Dillon County, SC
Date of Death: Wednesday [SSDI = December 19]
Place of Death: Las Vegas, Nevada
Place of Burial: Services at East Marlboro Baptist Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth Ann Langdon (SS# issued
in SC).
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Alford
and Daisy Burr Alford, and her siblings Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart,
and Major Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Ann 1944 SC1,
Eugene 1907 SC2.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD MCLEOD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 29 October 1962
Widow of Governor McLeod Dies at 87
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Elizabeth Alford McLeod, 87, died Sunday
in a Marion hospital.
She was the widow of Thomas G. McLeod, governor
of South Carolina from 1923–1927.
She was a daughter of the late William McDonald
Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean of Dillon County.
Funeral services will be conducted at Dillon
Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday.... Burial will be in Bethlehem Methodist
Cemetery in Bishopville at 4 p.m.
She is survived by two sons, T.G. McLeod of
Spartanburg, and Yancy A. McLeod of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Cambell McIntyre
of Toronto, Canada; two sisters, Miss Annie Nash Alford and Miss Douschka
Alford, both of the home place in Dillon County; a niece, Miss S. Buchanan McMasters
of Columbia; six grandchildren, Thomas Gordon McLeod McIntyre, Robert McIntyre,
Ian McIntyre, Carolyn McLeod, Melinda McLeod, and Yancy McLeod Jr.; two
great-grandchildren.
As first lady, she took a great interest in
landscaping the governor’s mansion. She put in a sprinkler system which enabled
the growing of a lawn for the first time and planted some of the earliest
azaleas in Columbia at the governor’s mansion.
Following the death of Gov. McLeod, she made her
home at The Cedars, her ancestral home in Dillon County where she carried on
extensive farming operations.
At the age of 85 she was awarded the tree farm
certificate by the state forestry association.
She was a graduate of Columbia College and a
worker in the engrossing department—a forerunner of the legislative council at
the State House.
She was a member of the D.A.R. in Bishopville,
where her married life was spent until her husband was elected governor.
Pallbearers will be James L. Alford, T.C.
McSwain, Alton McLeod, Marion Singletary, W.J. McLeod Jr., William McLeod, Kirk
McLeod, and Thomas McLeod.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Elizabeth Jamie Alford was b. 14 Oct 1875.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford,
Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson
McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Jamie 1875 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD SLOAN
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 22 November 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
COLUMBIA [Richland Co.]—Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Alford Sloan,
age 79, formerly of Lindale Road, Anderson [Anderson Co., SC], died Sunday,
Nov. 21, 1999, at her residence in Columbia. She was the widow of Harry Augustus
Sloan Jr.
Born June 13, 1920, in Suffolk, Va., Mrs. Sloan
was the daughter of the late Clinton B. Alford and the late Lillian Clark
Alford Gaillard. Before moving to Anderson, she lived in Virginia, West
Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. She retired from the Holman Insurance
Agency after 35 years. She was a charter member of the Altrusa Club, the
Anderson Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Anderson County Woman’s
Club, the Anderson County Insurance Club. She graduated Anderson Girls’ High School
in 1937. She was active in the 1940, 1950, and 1960 Class Reunions. She was
instrumental in the Monthly Lunches for the Class of 1937. She had been a
member of Grace Episcopal Church since April, 1942, and was very active in
Saint Catherine Chapter Women of the Church.
Mrs. Sloan is survived by three sons, Harry
Clinton Sloan of Conway, Jack C. Sloan of Columbia, and Paul David Sloan of
Columbia; a brother, Sam Gaillard of Greenville; five grandchildren, Joshua S.
Sloan of Aynor, Nick McNeill, Jared McNeill, Brad McNeill, and Joshua McNeill,
all of Conway. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Lee.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard in Pendleton.
The body is at The McDougald Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth A. Sloan (SS# issued in SC).
1920 CENSUS
Suffolk Ward 1, Nansemond Co./Suffolk Independent City, VA,
Dwelling #205:
Susan C. Alfred head 68 NC NC NC no
occupation widow
Preston son 47 NC
VA NC painter single
Agnes H. dau 42 VA
VA NC single
Clinton B. son 28 VA
VA NC salesman
Lillian Clark dau-in-law 26 VA VA
VA stenographer
Frances granddau 4-8/12 VA VA
VA
1910 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 14), Nansemond Co./Suffolk Independent
City, VA, Dwelling #115:
Susan C. Alford head 68 [sic] NC
NC NC boarding house widow
5
children, 4 living
Percell W. son 37 NC
VA NC house painter single
Agnes H. dau 31 VA
VA NC single
Sallie E. Briggs dau 25 VA VA
NC m. 5 years
0
children, 0 living
Harry C. Briggs son-in-law 25 VA VA VA m.
5 years
peanut
co. shipping clerk
1900 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 29), Nansemond Co., VA, Dwelling #145:
Frank
M. Alfred head 72 b. July 1827 VA VA VA married 30
years
Susan C. wife 47 b.
Aug 1853 NC VA NC 5 children 4 living
Preston W. son 28 b. Oct
1871 NC VA NC house painter
Agnes H. dau 23 b.
June 1876 VA VA NC
Sally C. dau 14 b.
Aug 1883 VA VA NC
Clinton B. son 8 b.
Oct 1891 VA VA NC
1880 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 55), Nansemond Co., VA, Dwelling #196:
Frank M. Alford head 48 VA NC VA lawyer
Susan C. wife 27 NC NC NC
Janis M. dau 5 VA VA
NC
Preston W. son 9 NC VA NC
Nancy A. Porter servant B 18 VA VA VA
Probably:
1870 CENSUS
Holly Grove, Gates Co., NC, Dwelling #102:
Frank Alford head 40 NC lawyer
Caroline wife 20 NC
On Clinton Benjamin Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 25, a clerk at The Smoker, Inc. iin Suffolk,
Nansemond Co., VA. His birth date is 19 Oct 1891. He has a wife and child and
claim exemption based on paralysis of his left foot.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1920 VA1,
Clinton Benjamin 1891 VA2, Frank M. ???? VA3.
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ELIZABETH DEE CRIM HALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—14 November 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
FORT MILL [York Co.]—Mrs. Elizabeth Dee Crim Halford, 76, of
205 Pelham Lane, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1993, at Piedmont Medical Center. The
funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bass Funeral Home.... Burial will be at Forest
Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Halford was a retired assembly line
technician for the U.S. Army in Lexington, Ky. She was a member of the Church
of God in Anderson, Ind.
Surviving are her daughter, Billie K.
Brandenburg of Fort Mill; two brothers, Ott Crim of Winchester, Ky., and Henry
Crim of Richmond, Ky.; three sisters, Frances Brashear, Katherine Epperson and
Mildred Crim, all of Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elizabeth C. Halford (SS# issued in KY) was born 26 Apr 1917.
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ELIZABETH F. “BETTIE” WALTER ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 27 September 1917
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Mrs. Bettie Alford, one of Dillon’s oldest
residents, passed away at her home on Third Avenue last Thursday night
[September 20]. A few minutes before the end came she was at the telephone
talking to her daughter, Miss Nina, who works at Latta during the day and comes
home at night, and during the conversation said that she was feeling very well.
After leaving the telephone she sat down in a chair and the end came without
warning a few minutes afterward.
Mrs. Alford was a Miss Walters, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Walters, and was born at Little Rock. Early in life she
was married to Mr. Daniel W. Alford, who preceded her to the grave about five
years ago.
She is survived by the following children
Messrs: Pierce and Augustus Alford, Mrs. Phil Osteen and Miss Nina Alford.
Mrs. Alford was in her 75th year and until a
year or two ago when she suffered a slight paralytic stroke her health had been
excellent for one of her age.
She was buried at the Alford cemetery near
Selkirk last Friday afternoon [Septebmer 21], the services being conducted by
Rev M L Banks, pastor of the Dillon Methodist Church.
Photo
from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Warren Alford; and her children Adfull Pierce
Alford, James Augustus Alford, Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen, and Addie Anina “Nina”
Alford in this compilation.
Bettie Alford’s death certificate lists her
birth date as 30 Oct 1842 but lists her death from heart disease on as 19 Sept
1917. She was a widow, the daughter of Jerome Walter Walter and Harriet Ridgel,
both born in SC. She was buried in Alford Cemetery on September 20. [South
Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
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ELIZABETH ROSEMOND CADWELL ALFORD
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Thursday, 26 October 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth Rosemond Cadwell Alford, 86, wife
of the late John Alford, died October 15, 2006 in Edgefield, SC.
A Memorial Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at the
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Syracuse.
Mrs. Alford was born in Binghamton, NY, and was
a retired Bookkeeper. Survivors include her son, James Alford, Syracuse; two
daughters, Patricia Deloye, McCleansville, NC, Sandra Mulherin, Trenton, SC;
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, John R. Alford,
in this compilation.
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ELLA McDONALD ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 25 October 1928
Miss Ella McD. Alford died at the Cedars, the
Alford home place, near Bingham, Thursday morning [October 18], following an
illness of more than a year. Miss Alford was in her 71st year, and
while her death was not unexpected, it came as a shock to her friends in this
and other states.
A number of relatives, included former Thomas G.
McLeod, whose wife is a sister of Miss Alford, had gathered around the bedside
several hours before Miss Alford’s death.
Miss Alford was a daughter of the late Capt. W.
McD. Alford and Sarah Elizabeth Alford. After being graduated from Boston
conservatory, Miss Alford taught art at Winthrop College, Chicora College,
Columbia College, Greensboro College for Women and other colleges in the South.
She gave up her work about three years ago on account of her health and advancing
age. She leaves behind her many valuable works of art, including pictures,
painted china and works in sculpture.
Early in life she took upon herself the task of
guiding and assisting her ten younger brothers and sisters in getting an
education. Hers was a most devoted and useful life. Her death brings sorrow to
many devoted friends.
Miss Alford was a life-long member of the
Presbyterian church and was a devout Christian.
Miss Alford is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Dr. U. [probably Neill Yancy] Alford of Wisacky, Misses
Grace, Annie, Julia and Douschka Alford and R.L. [Robert Lee] Alford who live
at the home place; Mrs. T.G. McLeod, wife of former Gov. Thos. G. McLeod; Mrs.
Elizabeth Alford, Maxton, N.C., only child of a deceased brother, M. McP.
Alford.
Funeral services were held at Alford Cemetery
near Reedy Creek Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Ella McDonald Alford was born 29 July 1857.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion
Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford,
McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
Ella McD. Alford’s death certificate confirms
her date of death from breast cancer and lists her birth on 29 July 1857 in
Marion Co., SC, daughter of W. McD. Alford and Sarah E. McLean. She was a
single art teacher. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ella McDonald 1857 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ELLOREE ALFORD BRANTLEY
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 16 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Elloree Alford Brantley, 75, died
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday from Friendship Missionary
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at McKiever Funeral Home and other times at 1025
Dirty Branch Road, Conway.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elloree A. Brantley (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 Oct 1929.
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ELMA JANE ALFORD JOHNSON
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 2 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Elma Jane Johnson, age 70, wife of the
late Aubrey Dale Johnson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 18, 1935, the
daughter of the late Archie and Sally Jane Johnson Alford.
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are one son, Aubrey Dean
Johnson of Conway; one daughter, Marilyn Darlene Johnson of Conway; four
brothers, Billy Elbert Alford, Lester Alford, Wayne Alford, Jessie B. Alford,
all of Conway; one sister, Evelyn Page of Aynor, Scott Furman Johnson of
Conway, and one soon to be born great-granddaughter, Kendall Jodi-Jane Johnson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 3, 2005 at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will follow in
Hillcrest Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Sally Jane Johnson
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Elma Jane 1935 SC1,
Archie Leamon 1907 SC2, Jessie Cannon 1879 SC3, Ashley
Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ELOUISE EDNA LEWIS HERRING ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 25 February 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Elouise Edna Lewis Alford, 72,
widow of Calvin Preston Alford, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at
McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M.
Tuesday, February 26 at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Neil
Hinson, Rev. Stephen Hyman and Rev. J.T. Adams officiating. Burial will follow
in Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 5, 1935 in Horry
County, a daughter of the late John and Lannie Henderson Lewis. She was a homemaker
and a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are: 2 Daughters: Patricia
Pridgen and her husband Randy of Marion and Cathy Bryant and her husband Dwight
of Nichols; 11 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; a Brother: W.L. Lewis of
Mullins; a Sister: Alice Faye Bryant and her husband Allen of Mullins; a
Daughter-in-Law: Lula Jane Herring of Mullins; a Sister-in-Law: Josephine Lewis
of Dillon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Hal Herring,
Jr. and a brother, Boyd Leo Lewis....
In another
article:
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 25 February 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Elouise Edna Lewis Alford, 72,
widow of Calvin Preston Alford, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at McLeod
Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness.
Mrs. Alford was born July 5, 1935 in Horry
County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late John and Lannie Henderson Lewis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Pridgen
and her husband, Randy, of Marion and Cathy Bryant and her husband, Dwight, of
Nichols; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, W.L. Lewis of
Mullins; a sister, Alice Faye Bryant and her husband, Allen, of Mullins; a
daughter-in-law, Lula Jane Herring of Mullins; a sister-in-law, Josephine Lewis
of Dillon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Hal
Herring Jr.; and a brother, Boyd Leo Lewis.
Visitation will be held from 7 until 9 p.m.
Monday, February 25, 2008, at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday,
February 26, 2008, at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev.
Neil Hinson, the Rev. Stephen Hyman and the Rev. J.T. Adams officiating. Burial
will follow in Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by
Cox-Collins Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Elouise L. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
Calvin and Elouise were married in Mullins,
Marion Co., SC, on 4 October 1966; her first marriage was to Hal Smith Herring
in Marion on 3 July 1953, where she is listed as Edna Eloise Lewis [Lewis Marriages in
Marion County]. The 2 daughters named in Elouise’s obituary are not among
the grandchildren named in Calvin’s mother’s obituary, so they may have been
from her first marriage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Calvin Preston 1928 SC1,
Joseph Valine 1908 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1819 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ELSIE ALFORD DREW WILLIAMS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 18 April 2010
MULLINS—Mrs. Elsie Alford Drew Williams, 83, went home to be
with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Mrs. Williams was born September 12, 1926 in
Marion County, a daughter of the late Edward Manuel Alford and the late Susanna
Brown Alford. She had worked as a dietitian with Marion High School for several
years and retired from AVM. Mrs. Williams was a former member of Little Bethel
Baptist Church, where she was a very active member of the WMU. She was also a
former member of the Lugoff First Baptist Church and after moving back to
Mullins, Mrs. Williams became a member of the Mullins First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Williams was first married to the late
Ernest Drew and second to the late Woodrow Williams.
Surviving Mrs. Williams are her children, Gwen
(Ty) Haigh of Elgin, John (Mary) Drew of Angier, N.C., Lonnie (Vicki) Drew of
Moncure, N.C. and Jim (Linda) Drew of Mullins; her grandchildren, Matthew
Haigh, Benjamin (Donna) Haigh, Drew (Ashly) Haigh, Burke Drew and Laura Drew; 2
step grandchildren, Michael (Cassie) Hackney and Matthew Hackney; 6
great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kathryn (Malcolm) McCormick of Nichols and Ann
(Fred) Fowler of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Williams was predeceased by a brother, J.E.
Alford.
Visitation will be held Monday morning, April
19, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Cox Collins Funeral Home.
Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at
Devotion Gardens Cemetery, with the Rev. Jim Kirkland officiating.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie
Alford Drew Williams (SS# issued in SC), last residence Mullins, Marion Co.,
SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Edward Manuel
Alford (with other relatives listed) and Nancy Susanna Brown Alford; and her
brother James Edward “J.E.” Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Elsie 1926 SC1, Edward
Manuel 1906 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826
SC4.
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ELSIE MAE BAKER ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 7 October 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Graveside services for Elsie Mae Baker Alford,
81, were held yesterday in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral
Home, Conway Chapel.
Mrs. Alford died Oct. 4 in Conway Hospital. Born
in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Allen Baker.
She was the widow of Donnie Mack Alford. Mrs. Alford retired from the
Litchfield Inn Country Club. She attended Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Donnie Levon Alford.
Surviving are a son, Lenwood Alford of Conway; a
daughter, Jonell Singleton of Conway; four grandchildren, Tammy Elvis, Tidy
Singleton, Vickie Gardener, and Chris Alford of Conway; and six
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Elsie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 Nov 1917, last
residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Donnie Mack 1913 SC1,
Joseph M. 1887 SC2, John Robson 1852 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4,
Arthur about 1775 SC5
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ELWOOD ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 December 1995
Name: Elwood Alford
Parents: Stella Alford Cox
Spouse: Hilda Strobel
Date of Birth/Age: Age 78, October 14, 1917
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Sunday, December 3, 1995
Place of Death: Chesterfield General Hospital, Cheraw, SC
Place of Burial: Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC (Army
Veteran)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Elwood Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of his siblings Eugene Alford
(with extensive Notes) and Leila Alford in this compilation.
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EMILY C. ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 31 March 1921
On last Tuesday the sad news was received here
of the death of Miss Emily Alford, who has been in a Sanitarium at Black
Mountain, N.C. for more than a year. Her body was brought home and laid to rest
in Carolina cemetery on Thursday afternoon where a large number of friends and
relatives paid their last tribute of love and respect to her memory. She became
a member of Carolina church at an early age and was a devoted and loyal child
of God during her entire life. Hers was a Christian life of gentleness and
sweetness and always had a good word and kind thought for everyone.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her parents, Daniel James Alford and Catherine Easterling
Alford, and her siblings Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, and Maybelle
Alford Alford in this compilation.
Emily C. Alford, 1 Sept 1883 – 22 March 1921, is
buried in the same cemetery as her parents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Emily C. 1883 SC1,
Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ERIC WESLEY ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 7 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Service for Eric Wesley “E-Luv”
Alford, 22, will be held on Friday at Mt. Rona Baptist Church, Society Hill,
with burial in the church cemetery. Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born in Darlington to Herman and
Irene Dixon Alford.
His parents, a son, Javion James, a sister,
Jennifer Hooks, a brother, David Dixon, and maternal grandparents, Waymond and
Ethel Dixon survive him.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Eric W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 February 1980
and died 3 November 2002, last residence Darlington, Darlington Co.
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ERMA ALVORD DAVIS
THE POST
Washington, DC—Sunday, 31 August 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Erma Davis, 84, died on August 28, 2003. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, in the Summeral Chapel at The
Citadel. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.
Erma was the widow of Major General Franklin M.
Davis, US Army (Ret.) and a resident of Charleston, South Carolina. Born on
September 17, 1918, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the
late Herbert M. and Jeannette Perry Alvord. She was a graduate of the
University of Massachusetts.
Survivors include her son, Nat A. Davis of
Charleston; one sister, Susan A. Bagnel of Greenfield; and three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Erma A. Davis (SS# issued in MA),
last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
Her ALVORD lineage: Erma 1918 MA1,
Herbert Markham 1890 CT2, Edgar 1840 CT3, Chauncey Hart
1803 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 CT6, Thomas
1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9.
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ERNESTINE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 September 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LATTA [Dillon Co.]—Funeral services for Ernestine Alford
will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2000 at Cooper Funeral Home
Chapel with burial in Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation
will be 7-9 this evening at the funeral home.
Miss Alford, 59, died Monday, September 4, 2000
in Marion County Medical Center. Born in Dillon County, April 15, 1941, she was
a daughter of the late Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr Alford.
Survivors include her sisters, Dorothy Abbott of
Marion, Ann Langdon of Las Vegas, Nev., Stella Clark of Latta and Carolyn
Parromore of Coolidge, Ga.; brothers, Jimmy Alford, Vernie Alford, Craig
Alford, Gene Ray Alford and Anthony Alford, all of Latta, William Alford of
Cheraw and Everette Wayne Alford of Dillon; special caregivers, Stella Clark,
Elizabeth Clark of the home, Annie Ruth Gandy, Annie Alford, Wayne Clark, Sally
McDowell and Dorothy Abbott. She was predeceased by sister, Lorraine Tart and
brother, Major Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth date of Ernestine Alford (SS# issued in SC), but the
death date is listed as 2 Nov 2000, apparently incorrectly. Her last residence
is listed as Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Alford
and Daisy Burr Alford; and her siblings Elizabeth Alford Langdon, Lorraine
Alford Tart, and Major Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Ernestine 1941 SC1,
Eugene 1907 SC2.
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ESSIE ALFORD HYMAN
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 15 July 1971
Mrs. Essie A. Hyman, 75, widow of Andrew Clyde
Hyman of 1326 Waverly Ave., Florence, died Wednesday of an apparent heart
attack.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Waters
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hyman was born in Marion County, a daughter
of the late William Ned and Rebecca Whaley Alford.
She had resided in Florence County most of her
life and was a charter member of the First Free Will Baptist Church, the Ladies’
Auxiliary and the Ladies’ Sunday School Bible Class.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.D.
(Nancy) Altman of Florence and Mrs. Eugene (Mary Alice) Hatchell of Darlington;
four sons, Andrew Clyde Hyman Jr., and Wayne Howard Hyman, both of Florence,
Daniel Frank Hyman of Darlington and the Rev. Irvin Hyman of Moorehead City,
N.C.; two brothers, Wardie Alford of Columbia and Daniel Alford of Lumberton,
N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Sue Jones of Florence; and 12 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Edward
Deloney Alford, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, Minnie Viola Alford Coleman and
William Henry Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Essie 1896 SC1, William
Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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ESSIE MAE RABON ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 11 August 1996
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Essie Mae Rabon Alford, 64, of the Red
Bluff section of Horry County died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at Roper Hospital
in Charleston after an illness.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the
late Doshie Maggie Rabon.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Midway Baptist
Church.
Survivors include five sons, Johnny Alford of
Columbia, Bobby Alford of Mullins, Larry Alford and Robert Alford, both of
Conway, and Tony Alford of Minneapolis; six sisters, Hattie Spears and Hazel
Harley, both of Conway, Vinnie Jones of Summerville, Freddie Poston of Aynor,
Doris Bertram of Anderson, and Bessie Howell of Columbia; three brothers, Acie
Rabon and Billy Rabon, both of Charleston, and Homer Rabon of Lake City; seven
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Essie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 May 1932 but
that she died 15 Aug 1996, last residence Loris, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her son Johnny Archie
Alford; and her mother-in-law, Sally Jane Johnson Alford, in this compilation. We
included the obituary of her son Tony Scott Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
Her husband was Leamon Alford, named in the
obituary of their son Johnny Archie Alford and Leamon’s mother, Sally Jane
Johnson Alford. He is probably the Leamon Alford born 4 Jan 1930 and d. _____
Jan 1969, SS# issued in SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Leamon 1930 SC1,
Archie Leamon 1907 SC2, Jessie Cannon 1879 SC3, Ashley
Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ESTA MAE ALFORD HARDWICK
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 22 October 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY—Esta Mae Alford Hardwick, 86, died
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004.
Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of
the late Daniel M. Alford and Mattie Turner Alford. She was a member of
Rehoboth United Methodist Church for over 40 years, where she was active in the
UMW. Mrs. Hardwick was also an avid quilter.
Mrs. Hardwick was predeceased by a brother,
Julius Alford; a sister Ethel Shelley; and an infant daughter.
Mrs. Hardwick is survived by her husband, Carl
Hardwick of the home; daughter, Hilda and son-in-law, Oren Edwards of West
Columbia, S.C.; daughter, Janice Hardwick of Galivants Ferry; brother, D.M. and
sister-in-law, Mary Frances Alford of Galivants Ferry; a sister, Ruby McCracken
of Lake City; five grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; one great great
grandchild; and a large extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m.
at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Galivants Ferry. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery....
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, 2804 Methodist Rehoboth Road, Galivants
Ferry, S.C. 29511, or Gideons International, PO Box 98, Aynor, S.C. 29511.
Meares Funeral Home of Mullins, S.C. is serving
the family of Mrs. Hardwick.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Esta M. Hardwick (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 May 1918.
See the obituaries of her siblings Ruby Alford
McCrackin, Ethel M. Alford Shelley and Julius Thomas Alford, in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Esta Mae 1918 SC1,
Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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ESTALINE ALFORD WILLIAMS
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 16 May 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Estaline A. Williams, 76, who taught in
Horry County schools for 41 years, died Saturday in a local hospital. The
funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. Burial,
directed by Hardwick Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Williams was born in Aynor, a daughter of
Rufus A. Alford and Hattie Lane Alford. She was a graduate of Aynor High
School. She received an associate’s degree from Anderson College and bachelor’s
degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina. She was a
member of Delta Gamma Honor Society and the Council of Delegates of the S.C.
Education Association. She received the Horry Soil and Water Conservation
Teacher of the Year award and the Horry County Teacher of the Year award. She
was an active member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. She was the widow of H.
Ottis Williams.
Surviving are two sons, Wayne Williams of Loris
and Lynn Williams of Kinston, N.C.; four sisters, Ernestine Lyles of Florence,
Eula Barnhill of Marion, Lucille Dempsey of Jackson, Miss., and Eloise Perritt
of Galivants Ferry; and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Estaline A. Williams (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 March
1918.
See the obituaries of her mother, Harriet Walker
Lane Alford, and brother Rufus Arnold Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Estaline 1918 SC1, Rufus
Arnold 1882 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ESTELLE ALFORD SELLERS GORE
GEORGETOWN TIMES
Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—Sunday, 2 November 2008
Estelle Sellers Gore, 80, of Garden City Beach
died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Waccamaw Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
4, 2008 in Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, with the Rev. John Sullivan
officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 in Goldfinch Funeral Home,
Beach Chapel. Sign a guestbook at goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Gore was born in Marion to the late John
and Addie Alford.
Surviving are: her sons, John “Calvin” Sellers
(Cora Lee) of Murrells Inlet, Pearley Sellers (Karen) of Murrells Inlet, Samuel
Sellers (Sherry) of Murrells Inlet, and Kenneth Sellers (Pam) of Ladson; a
daughter, Jeanette Wisbith (Terry) of Wampum, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren; a brother, Lincoln Alford of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Eva
Richardson of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Estelle S. Gore (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 April 1928,
last residence Poston, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, John Oliver
Alford (where she is called Pearly Sellers), and her brother Leon Alford in
this compilation.
Her lineage: Estelle 1928 SC1, John
Oliver 1886 SC2.
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ETHEL M. ALFORD SHELLEY
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—23 June 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
NICHOLS [Horry Co.]—Services for Ethel Alford Shelley, 75,
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meares Funeral Home Chapel, Mullins, with
burial in Riverside Cemetery, Nichols....
Mrs. Shelley, widow of Venoy Shelley, died Sunday
after an illness. Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late D.M. and
Mattie Turner Alford. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her daughters, Margaret Jones,
Jean Rye; brother, D.M. Alford; sisters, Esta Mae Hardwick, Ruby McCracken;
seven grand-children; two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ethel M. Shelley (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 October 1922.
See the obituaries of her siblings Julius Thomas
Alford, Ruby Alford McCrackin, and Esta Mae Alford Hardwick in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ethel M. 1922 SC1,
Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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ETHEL STRICKLAND ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 12 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MARION [Marion Co.]—Ethel Strickland Alford, 74, died
Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at home after an illness.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the
late Vander Whitaker and Myrtle Tyler Strickland. She was the widow of Littles
Alford. She was a member of Pleasant Plain Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, George Alford of
Marion; two daughters, Myrtle Faye Garrett and Ethel Carolyn Martin, both of
Marion; a brother, V.W. Strickland Jr. of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Betty....
[online obituary cut off here]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ethel S. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 August 1922.
Littles Alford was born 14 September 1914 and
died 15 January 1989 (SSDI # issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co.,
SC.
Littles is listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses
in Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, with his siblings and parents, Dock and Colie
Alford. Also living with the family in 1930 is Dock’s mother, Mary Alford (Mary
Frances James).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Littles 1914 SC1,
Doctor L. “Dock” 18922, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur
1803 SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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EUGENE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 February 1983
LATTA—Eugene Alford, 75, died Saturday [February 5] at his
home.
Born in Dillon County, he was a son of the late
Stella Alford. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Daisy Alford; six
daughters: Mrs. Lorene Tart, Miss Ernestine Alford, Mrs. Estelle Clark, Mrs.
Linda Craver, all of Latta; Mrs. Dorothy Beckwith, Dillon; Mrs. Elizabeth
Langdon, Las Vegas, Nev.; six sons: Jim, Vernie, Gene, and Larry Alford, all of
Latta; William Alford, Bennettsville; Everett Alford, Dillon; a brother, Elwood
Alford, Cheraw; three sisters: Mrs. Dotha Lundy, Latta; Mrs. Eutha Brewer, Lake
View; Mrs. Elizabeth Matozic, New York; 36 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren.
Services were to be held today (Tuesday) at
Bethesda Southern Methodist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 May 1907.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Burr
Alford; children Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart, Elizabeth Alford
Langdon, and Major Alford; and siblings Elwood Alford and Leila Alford in this
compilation.
There is some confusion regarding this family.
The four siblings whose obituaries or obituary extracts are in this compilation
name their parents as follows:
Sibling Birth
year Named parents
Eugene Alford 1907 Stella
Alford
Dotha Cox Lundy 1909 Ander
Cox and Stella Alford Cox
(see below)
Leila Alford 1915 Andrew
and Stella Cox Alford
Elwood Alford 1917 Stella
Alford Cox
On the 1920 census, Stella Cox, married, and her
children, last name Cox, are listed without their father. Only Eugene has been
found on the 1930 census. No one in the family has been found on the 1910
census. It appears that Stella Alford married Andrew Cox, who probably
abandoned the family. At least 3 of the children used their mother’s maiden
name, but Stella is buried as Stella Alford Cox (see the obituary of her
daughter Leila Alford).
The
obituary of Eugene’s sister:
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 3 July 2003
LATTA—Services for Dotha Lundy will be held 11:00 A.M.
Thursday in Bethesda Southern Methodist Church with burial in the church
cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Mrs. Lundy, 93, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003 in
the Dundee Nursing Home.
Born in Marion County, October 18, 1909, she was
the daughter of the late Ander Cox and Stella Alford Cox. She was a member of
Bethesda Southern Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Helen
(Gilbert) George of Latta; son, Henry Lundy of Latta; sisters, Elizabeth
Matovic of Chester, NY, and Eutha Brewer of Lake View; 4 grandchildren; 6
great-grandchildren
Dillon
County, South Carolina Cemeteries lists these Alfords next to each other:
Major Alford/ South Carolina/ SSGT US AIR FORCE/
World War II Korea Vietnam/ 1928
1973/
Ernestine/ Alford/ Apr. 15, 1941/
Daisy Elizabeth Alford/ Dec. 28, 1910/ Feb. 19,
1994/
Eugene Alford/ May 5, 1907/ Feb. 5, 1983/
Dillon
County, South Carolina Cemeteries lists Stella Alford Cox’s gravestone—Mar.
16, 1885/ Nov. 6, 1934—next to Eugene’s sister, Leila Alford.
1930 CENSUS
Bethea (District 5), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #283:
Eugene
Alford head 22 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st
marriage farmer
Daisy wife 19 SC SC SC age
18 at 1st marriage
Major son 1-6/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
New Kirby (District 34), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #268:
Stella
Cox head 34 SC SC SC farmer married
Gory son 17 SC SC SC
Eugene son 12 SC SC
SC
Datha dau 10 SC SC SC
Eutha dau 7 SC SC SC
Leila dau 4 SC SC SC
Elwoodrow son 2 SC SC SC
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EUNICE ALFORD FORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 20 February 1973
Name: Eunice Alford Ford
Spouse: Willie Ford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 43
Date of Death: February 14
Place of Burial: Cotton Valley Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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FANNIE CELESTINE TEAGUE COX ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 17 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
PIEDMONT [Greenville Co.]—Fannie Celestine Teague Alford,
70, of 2 Mansion Circle, died July 15, 2000, at her home.
Born in Aiken, she was a daughter of the late
Dillard Cleveland and Ruth Johnson Teague. She was retired from Her Majesty and
was a member of Washington Baptist Church.
Survivors: husband, William “Bill” Hampton
Alford; a son, Ernest “Butch” Cox Jr. of Greenville; daughters, Barbara Hart of
Seneca, Dianne Keith of Mauldin; a brother, George Teague of Westminster; a
sister, Kathryn Carroll of Anderson; four grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at Gray
Mortuary, Pelzer. Graveside service: 2 p.m. today at Greenville Memorial
Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Fannie C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 June 1930 but
died 14 July 2000, last residence Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituary of Celestine’s mother-in-law
Claudia Parnell Alford, and brother-in-law Robert Lee Alford in this
compilation.
Fannie’s husband is named as Robert Lee Alford’s
twin brother in his obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: William Hampton 1935 SC1,
Wade Hampton 1911 SC2, Wade Hampton 1876 GA3, David B.
1849 SC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drury Cade 1767 NC6.
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FANNIE JONES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 4 June 1971
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Fannie J. Alford, 77, of Rt. 4
Nichols, died Thursday at a local hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter
of the late William A. Jones and the late Temperance Marlowe Jones.
She was the wife of the late James Harrison
Alford, and a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, James Wilbur Alford,
of Pasadena, Tex., Charlie Rupert Alford of Loris, and Bernie Alford of
Mullins; a daughter, Mrs. Gussie Williamson of Nichols; a brother, Fennell
Anderson of Charleston, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Grainger of Little River,
and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Hardwick Memorial Chape. Burial will follow in Princeville
Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Fannie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 June 1893.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Harrison
Alford; and her sons Auburn Layron Alford and James Wilbur Alford in this
compilation.
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FANNIE MAE HALFORD FOX MILES
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
BURNETTOWN [Aiken Co.]—Services for Fannie Mae H. Miles will
be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Baptist Church with burial in Pineview
Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in-state beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visitation
is 6-8 p.m. tonight at Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley.
Mrs. Miles died April 18, 2002. Born in
Barnwell, she was a daughter of the late George and Fannie Armstrong Halford.
She was first married to the late Henry Miles and then to the late Wilbur Fox.
She had retired from Seminole Mill.
Surviving are sister, Marie Bishop; brothers,
Joe, Burton Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Fannie H. Miles (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 December 1904,
last residence Aiken, Aiken Co.
See the obituary of her brother George Burton
Halford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 1), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #372:
George W. Halford head 59 SC SC SC cotton
weigher for county
age
27 at 1st marriage
Fannie A. wife 49 SC SC SC age
17 at 1st marriage
Lyda (son) son 28 SC SC SC
Ferris son 22 SC
SC SC
Cathrine dau 19 SC SC SC
Marie dau 15 SC SC
SC
James son 13 SC SC
SC
William son 11 SC SC
SC
Joel son 9 SC
SC SC
Burton son 5 SC SC
SC
1920 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 49), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #52:
George W. Halford head 48 SC SC SC cotton
weigher for warehouse
age
27 at 1st marriage
Fannie L. wife 49 SC SC SC age
17 at 1st marriage
Madeline dau 19 SC SC SC
Lide (son) son 18 SC SC SC store
clerk
Harold son 16 SC SC
SC
Fanny May dau 15 SC SC
SC
Ferris son 11 SC
SC SC
Catherine dau 9 SC SC
SC
Marrie dau 5 SC SC
SC
James son 3 SC SC
SC
Stafford [this name is inserted here between the
lines—relationship and age very difficult to read, but in occupation, it says “town
coroner,” so perhaps this child was deceased.]
William son 1 SC SC
SC
1910 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 40), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #17:
George W. Halford head 39 SC SC SC 1st
marriage 12 years farmer
Fannie Lou wife 29 SC SC SC 6
children, 5 living
Georgia Madeline dau 10 SC SC SC
W. Lide (son) son 8 SC SC SC
A. Harold son 6 SC SC SC
Fannie May dau 5 SC
SC SC
Alfred Farris son 1-0/12 SC SC SC
Barnie R. McLemore uncle 61 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 12), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #100:
George W. Halford head 30 b. Jan 1870 SC
SC SC married 2 years farmer
[He does not appear on the 1870 census, so year is
probably incorrect]
Fannie wife 19 b. Feb 1881 SC
SC SC 1 child, 1 living
Mattie L. dau 4/12 b. Jan 1900 SC
SC SC
Barnwell (District 12), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #97:
Washington Halford head 66 b. June 1833 SC SC SC married
33 years farmer
Barbra wife 64 b. unknown SC
SC SC 8 children, 3 living
Mary dau 24 b. Dec 1874 SC
SC SC
Inez dau 18 b. Dec 1881
SC SC SC
Nettie Moore granddau 10 b. Sept 1889 SC SC
SC
Beatrice Moore granddau 6 b. Nov 1893 SC SC
SC
Sammie Halford nephew 35 b. Jan 1864 SC SC
SC logman at saw mill
1880 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 24), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #258:
Washington Halford head 45 SC SC SC farmer
Barbara wife 45 SC
SC SC
Carrie dau 13 SC
SC SC
Lina dau 11 SC
SC SC
George son 7 SC
SC SC
Mary dau 4 SC
SC SC
Hattie dau 3 SC
SC SC
Elizabeth sister 54 SC
SC SC
Harriet sister 37 SC
SC SC
Josiah Kersh works on farm 77 SC SC SC
1870 CENSUS
Red Oak, Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #95:
Washtn Halford 37 SC farmer
Barbary 24 SC
Carrie 4 SC
Lena 1 SC
Next door in Dwelling #96:
Mrs. Elizth Halford 70 SC keeping
house
Elizabeth 43 SC “idiotic”
Harriett 27 SC
John 11 SC [son
of William R. Halford Jr.]
James 10 SC [son
of William R. Halford Jr.]
1860 CENSUS
Not stated [P.O. Bufort Bridge], Barnwell Co., SC,
Dwelling #346:
Isabel Halford 55 SC farmer
Elizabeth 34 SC
Washington 25 SC
Mary E. 23 SC
James S. 20 SC
Harriet C. 17 SC
Rachael Drummond 31 SC
1850 CENSUS
Not stated [P.O. Bufort Bridge], Barnwell Co., SC,
Dwelling #8:
W.R. Halford 54 SC plant[er]
Isabel Halford 54 SC
Eliz 22 SC
Rachel 20 SC
W.R. 18 SC
Washington 16 SC
Mary 12 SC
James 10 SC
Harriet 8 SC
James 25 SC dep’t
sh’ff
“Mrs. Isabella Halford, aged 77 years” died 2
Jan 1879 near Barnwell [“Marriage and Death Notices from Baptist Newspapers of
South Carolina, 1866–1887,” from South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral
Research (Ancestry.com)]
George W. Halford, age 69, died 24 July 1940 in
Barnwell Co., SC [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com].
Her HALFORD lineage (in part from Michael Kruse,
submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb (13 July 2008):
Fannie Mae 1904 SC1, George Washington 1871 SC2,
Washington 1833 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis
1754 VA5.
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FLORA MAE WRIGHT ALFORD
[Although
she apparently died in NY, we are also publishing her obituary here because she
was born and is buried in SC.]
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 January 1991
22. Name: Flora Mae Alford
Parents: Eddie and Mary Wright
Spouse: Henry Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 49
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Dec. 20, 1990
Place of Burial: Roadside Cemetery of Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Flora M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Sept 1941, last
residence Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.
Roadside Cemetery is identified as traditionally
serving the African-American community.
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FLORENCE L. ALFORD HICKS
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 1 July 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Florence L. Alford Hicks, 87,
died Saturday, June 25, 2005. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wilds
Courtyard Chapel. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Stephen AME
Church. Burial will follow in First Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Florence L. Hicks (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 Feb 1917.
See the obituary of her brother Nuben “Charlie”
Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family.
1930 CENSUS
Georgetown (District 5), Georgetown Co., SC, Dwelling
#170:
Willie Alfred head B 36 SC SC
SC age 17 at 1st marriage
saw
mill laborer
Racheal
Alfred wife B 35 SC SC SC age 16 at 1st
marriage
Willie
J Alfred son B 19 SC SC SC saw
mill laborer
Charlie
Alfred son B 17 SC SC SC
Ilin
Alfred son B 15 SC SC SC
Florence
Alfred dau B 13 SC SC SC
Lula Alfred dau B 11
SC SC SC
Huamo
Alfred son B 9 SC SC SC
Raymond
Alfred son B 7 SC SC SC
Sibbie
Alfred dau B 4 SC SC SC
Jonnie
Alfred son B 1 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Georgetown (District 68), Georgetown Co., SC, Dwelling #175:
James
Alford head B 26 SC SC SC carpenter
at lumber co.
Rachael
Alford wife B 25 SC SC SC
Willie
Alford son B 8 SC SC SC
Charles
Alford son B 6 SC SC SC
Olin
Alford son B 3 SC SC SC
Florence
Alford dau B 2 SC SC SC
Lula
Alford dau B 1/12 SC SC SC
Next door, dwelling #174, is the family of Morris Moultrie,
age 30, probably Rachel’s brother.
This family was not located on the 1910 census.
On Florence’s father Willie Alford’s 1917 WWI
Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 22, a laborer living in
Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC. He was born 22 Apr 1895 and has a wife and 4
children. He identifies his race as Negro and signs his name.
Her lineage: Florence L. 1917 SC1,
Willie James 1895 SC2.
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FRANKLIN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 9 June 2000
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Franklin Alford, 42, a former
employee with T.S. Ragsdale Co., died Sunday [June 4] in a Florence hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Greater St. James AME Church. Burial,
directed by Green’s Funeral Home, will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree.
Mr. Alford was born in Florence County, a son of
Mitchell Alford and Wilhelmenia McClam Alford.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Foster
Cooper, of Lake City; two sisters, Cassandra Speights of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Murdese
McClary of Kingstree; six brothers, Mitchell Alford, Ronald Alford, Donald
Alford, all of Lake City, James Alford of Raleigh and Linwood Alford and Jerry
Alford, both of Atlanta; and his grandmother, Mabel McClam of Winston-Salem,
N.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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FREDONIA MCCALL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 16 July 1996
Name: Fredonia Alford
Parents: Tom and Sally McCall
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday, July 8
Place of Burial: House of Thomas in charge of arrangements
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Fredonia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Aug 1914, last
residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves
the African-American community.
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GEORGE BURTON HALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 26 May 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
AIKEN [Aiken Co.], S.C.—George Burton Halford, age 80,
entered into eternal rest at 5:35 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2005 at Aiken Regional
Medical Center, ICU. He passed peacefully from heart/lung complications.
Born on February 18, 1925, Mr. Halford was a retired
Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. He went on to have a second
career in cabinmaking and woodworking, his hobby. He is survived by his wife of
59 years, Dolly; one daughter, Bonnie Welder; one grandson, Wesley Walton; a
sister, Mrs. Tootsie [Marie] Bishop; a brother, Joe Halford; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
His wish for his body to be donated for research
to MCG has been honored, and a memorial service to celebrate his life and
service to his country will be held Monday, at 1 p.m., Memorial Day, at the
Johnston Presbyterian Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Fannie Mae
Halford Fox Miles in this compilation
His HALFORD lineage (in part from Michael Kruse,
submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb (13 July 2008):
George Burton 1925 SC1, George Washington 1871 SC2,
Washington 1833 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis
1754 VA5.
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GEORGE LOYD ALFORD, JR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 25 July 2002
ROCK HILL—Services for George Loyd Alford Jr., 53, will be
held at 1 p.m. Friday at Greene Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, with burial in
Laurelwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6:30-8 tonight at the funeral home.
Mr. Alford died July 22, 2002. Born in Rock
Hill, he was a son of the late George Alford Sr. and the late Mae Alford. He
was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are wife, Susan Alford; son, Scott
Alford; daughters, Sondra Gladden, Hailey Gregory; stepson, Kenneth Gregory;
stepdaughter, Shannon Gregory; brother, Earl Alford; three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that George L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 July 1948.
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GEORGE ROBERT ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 25 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
RIDGELAND [Beaufort Co.]—George Robert Alford, 88, a retired
school administrator, died Wednesday at a Beaufort hospital. The funeral will
be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ridgeland Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Sauls
Funeral Home, will be in Ridgeland Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Dillon County, a son of
Leroy B. Alford and Sarah Reaves Alford. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a graduate of Dillon High School, the University of Oklahoma with
bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Carolina. He
attended Harvard University.
Mr. Alford was a former elementary and high
school principal and superintendent of schools with Dillon County. He was a
former superintendent with Jasper County. He was a retired area superintendent
with Horry County. He was a member of the S.C. Education Association, the
National Education Association and American Association of School
Administrators. He was named in the Who’s Who in American Educational
Administration. He was a former president of Dillon and Jasper county Education
Associations, the executive committee of the S.C. Association of School
Administrators and the 6th District S.C. High School Leagues.
Mr. Alford was a member and former president of
Lions International in Dillon, Lake View, Ridgeland and Loris. He was a Mason,
a past master and Grand Marshall of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, a Grand
Representative of the United Grand Lodge of England In and Near the Grand Lodge
of South Carolina and a member of the American Legion.
He was vice-chairman of the first Board of
Directors of Sergeant Jasper Golf Course and Country Club. He was an active
member of Ridgeland Baptist Church and the widower of Lucy Hall Alford.
Surviving are a daughter, Sarah Ann Horton of
Hampton; a son, G. Robert Alford Jr. of Mount Pleasant; and four grandchildren.
In another
article:
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Savannah, GA—Saturday, 26 March 1999
RIDGELAND [Beaufort Co., SC]—George Robert Alford Sr., 88,
died March 24 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort.
He was born in Dillon County and was the widower
of Lucy Hall Alford. He graduated from Dillon High School and received a
bachelor of science degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master of
education degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a school
administrator for 39 years.
He served as elementary and high school
principal and as superintendent of schools in Dillon County for 23 years and
also as superintendent in Jasper County for seven years. He retired after nine
years as area superintendent in Horry County and was a member of the South
Carolina Education Association, National Education Association and American
Association of School Administrators. He served as president of Dillon County
and Jasper County education associations and on the executive committee of the
South Carolina Association of School Administrators. He also served as
president of the 6th District South Carolina High School League.
He was a member of Lions International for 62
years, serving as president of the Dillon, Lake View, Ridgeland and Loris Lions
Clubs. He was a Mason for 50 years, a past master and grand marshal of Grand
Lodge of South Carolina, and held other high-ranking positions in the Masons.
He was also a life member of the American Legion. He served in the Navy during
World War II. He was a Baptist and served as Sunday School teacher and deacon
in the four churches he attended.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Sarah Ann Horton of
Hampton; a son, G. Robert Alford Jr. of Mount Pleasant; and four
grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that George R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 May 1910 and
died 24 March 1999.
See the obituaries of his parents, Leroy Bertram
Alford and Sallie Singleton Reaves Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: George Robert 1910 SC1,
Leroy Bertram 1870 NC2, David 1836 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Thursday, 13 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
The Rev. George W. Alford, 82, of 310 Lakeview
Circle, died April 11, 2000, at his residence.
A native of Dyersburg, Tenn., he was a son of
the late Noah Percy and Lucy Mustain Alford, a member of the Greer Church of
God and a retired Church of God minister.
Rev. Alford was ordained minister with the
Church of God, Cleveland, Tenn., on May 27, 1948. His Pastorates include York
Church of God, Fort Mill Church of God and Greer Church of God.
His general church appointments were: Member of
the General Executive Council, State Overseer of Colorado/Wyoming, World
Missions Field Representative and he was a member of the World Missions Board.
Other positions include State Director of
Evangelism and Home Missions, South Carolina; member of South Carolina Church
of god State Council; Speaker of Conferences and Conventions in USA and Foreign
Countries and Evangelist.
Surviving are one sister, Velma Sanders of Dyersburg,
Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday
at Praise Cathedral Church of God, Greer….
Funeral services will be held in Dyersburg,
Tenn., Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at J.W. Curry and Son Funeral
Home, Dyersburg, Tenn….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 27 February
1918, last residence Mauldin, Greenville Co.
His lineage: George W. 1918 TN1, Noah
1888 TN2, Elkannah 1844 TN3.
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GERTRUDE J. THORPE HALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 13 October 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Gertrude J. Thorpe Halford,
86, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005. Arrangements will be announced by Brockington
Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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GILBERT GREY ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 20 March 1992
Gilbert Grey Alford, 84, of Horry County died
Wednesday, March 18, 1992, at Conway Hospital.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Greenwood Baptist
Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in State Branch Cemetery.
A native of Horry County, he was an honorary
deacon at his church and a retired farmer.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Vera Herring Alford;
sons, Lanier Alford, Tommy Alford, Myron Alford, all of Conway, Joe Alford,
Wendell Alford, both of Baltimore; daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Thompson of Sophia,
N.C., Mrs. Gladys Allen, Mrs. Sherry Joyner, both of Conway; sisters, Mrs. Lucy
V. Brown of Conway, Mrs. Mamie Owens of Greensboro, N.C.; 17 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren....
Goldfinch Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Gilbert G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Sept 1907.
See the obituaruies of his wife, Vera Hope
Herring Alford; his granddaughter Tammy Renee Alford; and his brother Morris
McGee Alford in this compilation.
Gilbert was the brother of the late Lewis
Emerson “L.E.” Alford, who donated to AAFA much of the data we have on South
Carolina Alfords. L.E. died before AAFA was established, but he subscribed to About
Alfords.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gilbert Grey 1907 SC1,
Joseph Whitford 1877 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803
SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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GLADYS JEWELL HOOKS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 14 April 2007
COLUMBIA [Richland Co.]—Gladys Jewell Hooks Alford, 85, died
Wednesday [April 11] after a short illness. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Meares Funeral Home. Graveside service is 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Devotion
Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Gladys Jewell Hooks Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18
October 1921.
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GLENN COOK ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 May 1983
Name: Glenn Cook Alford
Parents: James (Babe) and Lillie Mae Skipper Cook
Spouse: Berry C. Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 84
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Friday [May 20]
Place of Burial: Gethsemane Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Glenn Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 July 1898 and died
_____ May 1983, last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Berry Coleman
Alford; and children Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha
Alford Beaver, Edna Alford Gerrald, and Annie Alma Alford Elvington in this
compilation.
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GLORIA M. BURDETTE SPROUSE ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Saturday, 11 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
May 13, 1929 – Oct. 9, 2003
ANDERSON—Gloria Sprouse Alford, 74, of 305 Beaty Square died
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, at Briarwood Nursing Center, Simpsonville.
Born in Hart County, Ga., she was a member of
Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Wamsutta Mills.
Surviving are son, Richard Sprouse of Anderson;
daughters, Ann Shore and Patsy Ellis, both of Anderson; seven grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late Harrison
Burdette and Janie Hipps Burdette. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Austell Sprouse; and a half sister, Bessie Durham.
Services are at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at The
McDougald Funeral Home...; burial will be in Salem Baptist Church cemetery,
Anderson....
The family will be at the home of her daughter,
Ann Shore, 303 Strawberry Lane, Anderson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria M. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
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GOLDAPHINE ALFORD ALLEN
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Goldaphine Alford Allen, 61, died Monday,
July 22, 1996, at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.
Born Feb. 18, 1935, in Horry County, she was a
daughter of the late Homer and Amelia Barnhill Alford.
She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Qunice [sic]
D. Allen; three sons, Phillip Allen of Rains, James Allen of Conway and Steven
Allen of Thomasville, N.C.; three daughters, Sandra Mishoe of Conway, and
Darlene Squires and Mary King, both of Aynor; five sisters, Izzie Parrott of
Florence, Hazel Balliet of Conway, Ven Johnson of Tabor City, N.C., and Lin
Lockhart and Carolyn Nobles, both of Aynor; two brothers, Menton Alford of
Thomasville and Eddie Alford of Denton, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight
at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Galivants
Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Homer Burroughs
Alford; and her sister Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon in this compilation. We
included the obituary of her brother Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina
Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Goldaphine 1935 SC1,
Homer Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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GRAHAM BROWN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 14 January 1959
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Graham Brown Alford, 75, died Monday at
Frevir Infirmary in Clio after a declining health of several years. He was the
son of the late James W. and Martha Smith Alford of Dillon County.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3
p.m. at Carolina Presbyterian Church... and burial in the church cemetery....
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Usher
Alford; one son, Neil Edward Alford of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Polly Grubb
of Dillon; one brother, Dan Alford, Clio; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Larkin,
Laurinburg; Mrs. Fannie [Mary Frances] Weatherly, Minturn; Mrs. Nora Atkinson,
Clio; four grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his son Neil Edward Alford; and his half-siblings Daniel
Alexander Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson, Harriet Alford Smith, and Mary Frances
Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #138:
James Alford head 57 b. Dec 1842 SC SC NC married
20 years farmer
Martha wife 44 b. Nov 1855 SC
SC SC 8 children, 4 living
Flora dau 19 b. Nov 1881 SC
SC SC
Graham son 16 b. Oct 1883 SC
SC SC
Ruth dau 6 b. Sept 1893 SC
SC SC
Donald son 10/12 b. July 1899 SC
SC SC
Buried next to each other in the Carolina
Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Martha Donald Smith 11/16/1855-10/12/1919
Wife of James W. Alford
James Wellington Alford 12/14/1842-4/25/1927
Also in Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
buried next to each other a short distance from Martha and James, are these
children—Donald is listed with his parents on othe 1900 census and died shortly
afterwards. The other 4 are no doubt the 4 deceased of Martha’s 8 children:
Donald Alford 7/23/1899-7/27/1900
aged 1year and 5 days
Small stone no dates or
names
James Angus Alford
2/7/1885-12/7/1888 aged 3 years 1 month
Pearl Alford 3/10/1888-3/19/1888 age
9 days
Lillis Alford 8/3/1896-12/21/1897
aged 16 months and 18 days
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Graham Brown 1883 SC1,
James Wellington 1850 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias
1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GROVER MCCLELLAN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 13 March 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
LORIS—Grover McClellan Alford, 84, a retired tobacco farmer,
died Saturday [March 11] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m.
today in Hardwick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cane Branch Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Aynor, a son of Willie L.
Alford and Effie Cannon Alford. He was a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church
and was married to the late Mary Suggs Alford.
Surviving are a son, Edward Alford of Loris; a sister,
Marie Register of Wilmington, N.C.; a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Grover M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 December
1910.
See the obituaries of his son, James Edward
Alford; and sister-in-law Thelma Mishoe Alford Johnston in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Grover McClellan 1910 SC1,
William Leslie 1888 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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H.B. ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 19 April 1984
NICHOLS—H.B. Alford, 53, machine operator with Asplundh Tree
Trimming, Co., died Monday [April 16].
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late
Berry C. and Ann Glen Cook Alford.
Surviving are a son, George Berry Alford,
Norfolk, Va.; daughters: Mrs. Billy (Shelia) Cook, Lake View, and Mrs. Glenn
(Cindy) Brewer, Marion; brothers: Artis Alford, Galivants Ferry, and Billy
Alford, Mullins; sisters: Mrs. Alma Elvington, Lake View; Mrs. Letha M. Beaver,
Dillon; Mrs. Edna Gerald, Galivants Ferry; Mrs. Azile Smith, Clarksville,
Tenn.; Mrs. Juanita Ariols, Waterbury, Conn.; grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday at Meares Funeral
Home with burial in Lake View Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Berry Coleman
Alford, and siblings Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, Annie Alma Alford
Elvington, Leatha Alford Beaver, and Edna Alford Gerrald in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: H.B. about 1931 SC1,
Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel
1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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HANNAH MONAE ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Alford, Hannah Entered into eternal rest on
Sunday, September 14, 2008, Baby Angel Hannah Monae Alford, beloved daughter of
Sesame Alford and Stanford Felder, beloved granddaughter of Ms. Carolyn Alford
and Mr. Charles Alford (Marcia), Ms. Abbie Felder, and Mr. Jerod Moody, beloved
sister of Emerald Alford, beloved goddaughter of Erica Porter and Nola Johnson.
The relatives and friends of Baby Angel Hannah
Monae Alford and those of her parents, sister, grandparents, Godmother, aunts,
uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral
services on Thursday, September 18, 2008, 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Life Ministry,
5060 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC. The Rev. Timothy Porter,
officiating.
Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Parker’s
Ferry Road, Adams Run, SC. No Wake Service. Viewing will take place at the
church on Thursday. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of Walker’s
Mortuary Chapel Of Peace, 3407 Old Pond Road, John’s Island, SC, Phone (843)
559-0341, FAX (843) 559-3415. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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HAROLD B. “BUCK” ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 21 Feb 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Harold B. “Buck” Alford, 65, a
retired motel owner and operator, died Saturday [Feb 20] at his residence. The
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Goldfinch’s Beach Chapel. Burial with
Masonic rites will be in Ocean Woods Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
Major Leamon Alford and Macy Louise Booth Alford. He was a Navy veteran of
World War II and the Korean War. He was a life member and past master of
Socastee Masonic Lodge No. 421 AFM and a member of Myrtle Beach Masonic Lodge
No. 353 AFM. He was a knight commander, court of honor Scottish Rite Mason and
a member of the York Rite and the Omar Shrine Temple… [article cut off here].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Harold B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 December 1927.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Harold B. 1927 SC1,
Major Leamon 1901 SC2, John W. 1870 SC3, Ashley Levi 1842
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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HAROLD DEWAYNE HALFORD
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 25 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GAFFNEY [Cherokee Co.]—Mr. Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of
412 Barclay Avenue, Gaffney, died on June 24, 2003, at his residence.
A native of Gaffney and the son of the late Hull
and Lillie Bell Frady, he was an employee of Triangle Ice Company and was of the
Baptist faith.
Survivors include his adoptive parents, Robert
Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; sisters, Vicky Halford Mathis of Cowpens,
South Carolina, Diane Halford of Gaffney, and Sharon Lynn Spencer of Gaffney;
brothers, Jessie Dean Ray of Wateree, South Carolina and Gary Scott Frady of
Gaffney; maternal grandmother, Inez Crow of Gaffney; and nine nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 27,
at Shurford-Hatcher Funeral Home. Interment was in Frederick Memorial Gardens.
In another
article:
GAFFNEY LEDGER
Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC—Friday, 27 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of 412 Barclay Ave.
in Gaffney, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at his residence.
Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Hull
Frady and the late Lillie Bell Frady.
He was an employee of Triangle Ice Co. and was
of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his adoptive parents, Robert
Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; three sisters, Vickey Halford Mathis of Cowpens,
and Diane Halford and Sharon Lynn Spencer of Gaffney; two brothers, Jessie Dean
Ray of Wateree, S.C. and Gary Scott Frady of Gaffney; a grandmother, Inez Crow
of Gaffney; nine nieces and nine nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a grandfather, Jessie Dean Crow.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home in Gaffney. Services will be held at 3
p.m. Friday at Shuford-Hatcher Chapel....
Pallbearers will be: David Herrin, Kenny Herrin,
Chip Granger, Timothy Smith, David Jones and Shane Granger.... Memorials may be
made to: The American Cancer Society....
In another
article:
GAFFNEY LEDGER
Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC—Wednesday, 25 June 2003
Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of 412 Barclay Ave.,
died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at his residence.
Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Lillie Bell
Frady and stepson of the late Hull Frady. He was employed by Triangle Ice
Company and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his adoptive parents, Robert Blain
Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; three sisters, Vicky Halford Mathis of Cowpens,
Diane Halford and Sharon Lynn Spencer, both of Gaffney; two brothers, Jessie
Dean Ray of Wateree and Gary Scott Frady of Gaffney; maternal grandmother, Inez
Crow of Gaffney; nine nieces and nine nephews.
Mr. Halford was also preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Jessie Dean Crow....
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society.... Arrangements by Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Harold D. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 November
1961, last residence Gaffney, Cherokee Co.
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HARRIET ALFORD SMITH
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Friday 22 March 1957
Name: Hattie Alford Smith
Date of Birth/Age: 87
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: Carolina section, Dillon County
Place of Burial: Carolina Presbyterian Church cemetery
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her siblings Daniel Alexander Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson,
Graham Brown Alford, and Mary Frances Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #45:
Angus Smith head 40 b. March 1860 NC SC NC married
12 years farmer
Hattie wife 30 b. Sept 1869 SC
SC SC 5 children, 5 living
Willie son 10 b. July 1889 SC
NC SC
Alexander son 8 b. Dec 1891 SC
NC SC
Leola dau 6 b. March 1894 SC
NC SC
Clayton son 3 b. Apr 1897 SC
NC SC
Babe son 1/12 b. Apr 1900 SC
NC SC
Willie Smith sister 24 b. Dec 1875 SC
SC NC
Dan Alford bro-in-law 25 b. July 1874 SC SC
SC
Harriet’s children, from Extracts from Obituaries Published
in The Dillon Herald:
Name: Harriet Smith “Hattie” Frazier
Parents: Angus McQueen and Harriet Alford Smith
Spouse: Preston Elmore Frazier
Date of Birth: March 12, 1908
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday, May 3, 1999
Place of Death: Saint Eugene Medical Center
Place of Burial: Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Thursday,
May 6, 1999
Name: Etheleen Smith Elliott
Parents: Angus McQueen and Harriet Alford Smith
Spouse: James D. Elliott
Date of Birth/Age: Age 88
Place of Birth: Dillon, of Cayce for 47 years
Date of Death: Thursday
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Source and date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Tuesday,
November 19, 1991
Name: Clayton Smith
Parents: Angus and Hattie Alford Smith
Spouse: Ruth Sellers
Date of Birth/Age: Age 49
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Burial: Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Dillon County, SC
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald,
Thursday, February 12, 1948
Name: Carl Smith
Parents: Angus and Hattie Alford Smith
Date of Birth/Age: Age 57
Date of Death: Wednesday
Place of Death: Dillon, SC
Place of Burial: Carolina Cemetery
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald,
Thursday, April 8, 1948
Name: Alexander Smith
Parents: Angus and Harriet Alford Smith
Date of Death: Sunday (auto accident)
Place of Burial: Campell-Fore-Rae Cemetery
Source & date of issue: The Dillon Herald, Wednesday,
May 18, 1960
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Harriet 1869 SC1, James
Wellington 1850 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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HARRIETT ELIZABETH COVINGTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 16 July 1977
Mrs. Betty Covington Alford, 54, a retired
school teacher... died Thursday in a Florence hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in
McDougal Funeral Chapel in Laurinburg [Scotland Co.], N.C. Burial will follow
in Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Laurinburg, N.C. a
daughter of the late Quinn and Susan Lindsay Alford [sic—should be
Covington; see her birth record]. She was a graduate of the University of North
Carolina at Greensboro. She had taught school in High Point, N.C., and East
Laurinburg, N.C. She had been a resident of Florence for the past 22 years.
Surviving are her husband, Rufus J. Alford of
Florence; two sons, Rufus Alford Jr. and Quinn Alford, both of Florence; and a
daughter, Miss Susan Alford of Florence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
Her husband is Rufus J. Alford, b. 17 July 1922,
who d. 12 Aug 1993, last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC [SSDI, # issued
in NC].
Rufus John Alford was b. 17 July 1922 in Pitt
Co., NC, the son of Frank Alford and Ida Godley [North Carolina Birth Index,
1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)].
Rufus John Alford served on the Aircraft Carrier
U.S.S. Hornet from 1942–1945 [WWII U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Muster Rolls,
1939–1949 (Ancestry.com)].
Children of Rufus John Alford and Harriet E.
Covington, all b. in Scotland Co., NC [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com)]:
Rufus John Alford, Jr. 22 July
1948
Quinn Covington Alford 25 Aug 1950
Virginia Susan Alford 21 Aug
1954
Harriett Elizabeth Covington was b. 4 Nov 1922
in Scotland Co., NC, the daughter of Henry Quinn Covington and Susie Lindsay
Covington [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)].
1930 CENSUS
Spring Hill (District 4), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling #36:
Frank Alford head 41 NC NC NC age 25 at 1st
marriage
auto
repair shop proprietor
Ida wife 40 NC NC NC age
24 at 1st marriage
Hazel dau 13 NC NC NC
Frank Jr. son 11 NC NC NC
Rufus son 7 NC NC NC
Mary F. dau 4 NC NC NC
Wilson son 2 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Stewartsville (District 139), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling
#269:
Frank N. Alford head/boarder 30 NC NC NC garage
mechanic
Ida V. boarder 29 NC
NC NC dressmaker
Hazel R. roomer 3-6/12 NC NC
NC
Noah F. roomer 10/12 NC NC
NC
Next door is the family of Grover C. Gaddy, age 32 b. NC,
possibly Ida’s brother.
Children of Noah Franklin Alford and Ida
Virginia Gaddy [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry.com)]:
Edith Elizabeth Alford 4 Mar
1915 Scotland Co.
Noah Franklin Alford, Jr. 27 Feb
1919 Richmond Co.
Wilson DeBerry Alford 11 Nov 1927 Moore
Co.
Noah Franklin Alford, b. 30 June 1888 in
Columbus Co., NC, d. of a diabetic coma on 4 March 1934 in Laurinburg, Scotland
Co., NC, age 45. His wife was Ida Alford, his father was Noah W. Alford, and
his mother was Rebecca J. Skipper. He is buried in Hillside Cemetery. [North
Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975 (Ancestry.com)]
Noah W. Alford, b. 9 Sept 1859, d. of a cerebral
hemorrhage 28 June 1937 in Ransom, Columbus Co., NC. His parents are “unknown.”
He is buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus Co., NC. Alfords buried in Union Grove Pentecostal
Freewill Baptist (PFWB) Church Cemetery:
012 Sarah Alford, Born Feb 1808, Died Nov 1900,
017 Rufus W. son of Noah and Rebecca Alford, Born May 3, 1894,
Killed in France Sept 11, 1918, Co. E 117th
Engineers
018 Wm. Nash Alford, Apr 19, 1880 - Oct 27, 1923
021 Alford, Rebecca Jane [Skipper] wife of N W Alford, Feb
8, 1855 - July 5, 1929
022 Alford, Noah W., Sep 9, 1859 - June 28, 1937
See Known
Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
Her husband’s lineage: Rufus John 1922 NC1,
Noah Franklin 1888 NC2, Noah Franklin 1888 NC3, Noah
Wellington 1859 NC4, unknown5, Samuel 1812 SC6.
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HARRIET ONELIA ALFORD OSTEEN
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 15 January 1942
At six o’clock Wednesday evening, January 7th,
Mrs. Phil Osteen passed away at McLeod’s Infirmary in Florence, after a four
day illness, suffered from a stroke, from which she never regained consciousness.
Mrs. Osteen was born near Little Rock, a
daughter of the late Daniel W. Alford and Betty Water Alford. The family moved
to Dillon during her girlhood and it was here she met and married Phil Osteen
on December 27th 1906.
After her graduation from high school she taught
in one on the rural schools near Little Rock. For a number of years she, along
with her sister, Miss Nina Alford, operated a ladies dress shop in Dillon,
during which time she made many warm friends.
The deceased is survived by her husband, and an
only son, LaVal Osteen; a sister Miss Nina Alford; two brothers, Pierce and
Augustus Alford and two grandchildren all of Dillon.
Funeral services were held from the late
residence at three o’clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Fred Hay, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist Church, Rev. E.K. Garrison.
Interment was in Riverside cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends
witnessed the last sad rites and the many and beautiful floral offerings bore
mute testimony to the love and esteem in which Mrs. Osteen was held.
Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased; Manton
Alford, Laurinburg, Earle Alford, James L. Alford, J. Gaddy, of Sumter, Jewell
McLaurin and Knox Alford of Dillon.
Those from out-of-town attending he funeral were
Duncan Alford, Spartanburg; Mrs. Tom Madden, Columbia; Mr. W. G. Wilson, Mrs.
Rhetta Halsall and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Halsall, all of Camden; Mr. W.C. Peeler,
Columbia; Mrs. and Mrs. Gus Walters and son, Florence, Mrs. Bob Davidson, Florence;
Mr. and Mrs. W.F. McMillan, Cheraw.
Photo
from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her parents, Daniel Warren Alford (with census records) and
Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and her siblings Adfull Pierce Alford,
James Augustus Alford, and Addie Anina “Nina” Alford in this compilation.
Harriet Alford Osteen’s death certificate
confirms her death date but lists her birth on 3 July 1880, the daughter of
Daniel Alford and Betty Walters. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955
(Ancestry.com)]
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot with Harriet’s son Laval Osteen and
her siblings Addie Anina and Adfull Pierce:
Phillip L. Osteen 4/30/1883-7/11/1967
Harriet Alford wife of Phillip L.Osteen
7/2/1880-1/7/1942
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Harriet Onelia 1881 SC1,
Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HARRIETT WALKER LANE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 16 January 1964
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Hattie Lane Alford, 77, of Rt. 2,
Galivants Ferry, died in a Mullins hospital Tuesday night [January 14], after a
long illness.
Born Jan. 20, 1886, in Marion County, she was a
daughter of the late D. Franklin and Charlotte Gasque Lane. She was a member of
the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Funeral services... will be held Friday at 3
p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in Methodist Rehobeth
Cemetery....
Surviving are a son, Rufus A. Alford Jr. of
Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Lyles and Mrs. Carlisle
Barnhill, both of Marion, Mrs. Otto Williams of Loris, Mrs. A.J. Dempsey of
Jackson, Michl, and Mrs. Woodrow Perritt of Galivants Ferry; 15 grandchildren
and 8 great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death. AAFA records provide her full name.
See the obituaries of her children Estaline
Alford Williams and Rufus Arnold Alford, Jr. in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Rufus Arnold 1882 SC1,
Arnold Bethel 1844 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3,
John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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HARRY BYRD ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 28 April 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Harry Byrd Alford, 53, died Tuesday
[April 26] at his residence. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in
Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in State Branch Cemetery with
military honors.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
Morris McGee and Katherine E. Ammons Alford. He was a Navy veteran.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle L. Alford of
Conway; two brothers, Nelson E. Alford of Georgetown and Calvin G. Alford of
Fayetteville, N.C.; five sisters, Margaret Barfield and Dolly Hardwick, both of
Conway, Jacquelene Harrelson of Hartsville, and Patricia McDaniel and Rebecca
Jolley, both of Florence; and his grandfather, George Ammons of Fayetteville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Patricia Ann
Holden Smith Alford; his brother Calvin George Alford; and his father, Morris
McGee Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harry Byrd 1941 SC1,
Morris McGee 1902 SC2, Joseph Whitford 1877 SC3, Harrison
1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6
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HATTIE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 10 April 1971
TIMMONSVILLE [Florence Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie
Alford, who died in a local hospital early Thursday morning, will be conducted
Sunday at 3 p.m. at Zion Temple PAFW Church.... Burial, directed by
Bacote-Eaddy funeral Home, will be in Sandy Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Rena Wright and
Mrs. Gussie Tueben, both of Bishopville, Mrs. Anna Belle James of Brooklyn,
N.Y., and Mrs. Rosa Lee DuBose of Philadelphia, Pa.; six nephews, Johnny Mack,
Eadges Mack and Lee Mack Jr., all of Bishopville, Leo Mack of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Henry Mack of Elizabeth, N.J., and Joseph Mack of North Carolina.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Hattie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 Jan 1895, death
date _____ April 1971.
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HATTIE RICHARDSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 12 September 1958
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Hattie Richardson Alford, 74, widow
of the late William Henry Alford of the Galivants Ferry section of Horry
County, died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday [September 11] at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Albert Todd of Rt. 3, Conway, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday
from the Nebo Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in the Britton’s Neck
Cemetery, Rt. 1, Gresham.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Woodbury, Eugene
Baxley, Ben Todd, Joe Edwards, Bobby Jenkins, and Buddy Floyd....
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 30, 1883, in the
Britton’s Neck section of Marion County, a daughter of the late Wesley and Mary
Jane Rowell Richardson. She was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church. Her late husband,
William Henry Alford, died in 1955.
Survivors include one son, Jim Norton Alford,
Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Albert (Janie) Todd, Rt. 5,
Conway, Mrs. Fred (Carrie) Woodbury, Hemingway, Mrs. Freeman (Florrie) Baxley,
Rt. 1, Galivants Ferry [2 daughters missing]; one sister, Mrs. Stacy (Louie)
Alford, Rt. 1, Galivants Ferry, 19 grandchildren, and seven great
grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her husband, William Henry Alford, in this compilation.
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HAYWOOD ALFORD
THE ROBESONIAN
Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC—Wednesday, 18 November 1970
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
FAIR BLUFF [Columbus Co., NC]—Heyward Alford, 91, a retired
farmer and former resident of Fair Bluff, died Monday [Nov 16] in Mullins,
S.C., hospital after many years of illness. The funeral is being conducted
today at 2 p.m. in Gethsemane Baptist Church at Galivant’s Ferry, S.C. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Sellers
Alford of Fair Bluff; his sons, Norwood of Georgetown, S.C., and Elijah Alford
of Conway, S.C.; his daughters, Mrs. Foster Brown of Conway, Mrs. Ella Roberts
of Gastonia, Mrs. Earl Hall of Brevard, and Mrs. James Harter of Georgetown; 31
grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. AAFA records list him as Haywood.
See the obituaries of his son Norwood and his
daughter-in-law Louise Christmas Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Haywood 1879 SC1, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B.
1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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HAZEL L. IRWIN ALFORD
[Although
she died in FL, we are publishing her obituary here because she is buried in
and has close ties to SC. A similar obituary was published in The State, Columbia, SC, on the same day.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 11 October 2004
NICHOLS—Hazel L. Alford, 88, widow of James E. ‘‘J.E.’’
Alford and formerly of Nichols, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 in Bradenton,
Fla.
Mrs. Alford was born February 10, 1916 in
Franklin, Ind., a daughter of the late Wilsie and Pearl Green Irwin. Mrs.
Alford worked at Tropicana for 15 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of
Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are, two daughters, Judith
K. Bland of Phoenix, and Carol J. Martin of Indianapolis; five grandchildren;
eight grandchildren; a great great grandchild, and three sisters-in-law, Elsie
A. Drew Williams of Mullins, Kathryn A. McCormick and her husband Malcolm, of
Nichols, and Ann A. Fowler and her husband Fred, of Mullins.
Visitation will be held from 1 til 2 p.m.
Tuesday, prior to the service at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 12, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will
follow in Cedardale Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Hazel L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 10 February 1916.
Her last residence is listed as Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, James Edward “J.E.”
Alford, in this compilation.
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HENRIETTA SMITH ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 22 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Services for Henrietta Smith
Alford, 76, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church
with burial in Morning Glory Cemetery. Wilds Daughter Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Born in Georgetown to Henry and Carrie Green
Smith, she died on November 19, 2003. She was a retired home healthcare worker.
Surviving are her daughter, Roselyn Anderson;
brother, Henry Smith; and two grandchildren.
Her husband, Hughes Alford, preceded her in
death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Henrietta Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 30 December
1926, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC.
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HENRY ALTON ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 September 1980
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Services for Henry Alton Alford,
68, were held Saturday in Goldfinch Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest
Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday afternoon [Sept 24] at
his residence following a short illness.
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late
William Henry and Ann Carroll Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Causey Alford of
Myrtle Beach; a son Henry E. Alford of Indianapolis IN; four daughters Mrs.
Harvey (Mary Evelyn) Mishoe of Myrtle Beach, Mrs. Terry (Sara) Cornell of
Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Claude (Martha) Little of Kalamazoo Michigan; two
brothers Bud Alford of Aynor and Pete Alford of Myrtle Beach 14 grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Henry Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Nov 1910 and died
_____ Sept 1980.
See the obituaries of his father, William Henry
Alford, and his sister Daisy Mae Alford Skipper in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Henry Alton 1910 SC1,
William Henry 1881 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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HENRY HENISON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 24 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
BRITTONS NECK [Marion Co.]—Services for Henry Henison
Alford, 85, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Central United
Methodist Church, Brittons Neck, with burial in Old Neck Cemetery.... The
family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion....
Mr. Alford died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 at
Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Born in Marion County, May 29,
1913, he was a son of the late William Power Alford and Effie Grace Whaley
Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired farmer. He was a graduate of Brittons Neck
High School and was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Claudia Chandler Alford
of the home; daughters, Andra Risinger of Charleston, Carol Edwards of
Hartsville, Darlene Baxley of Rock Hill and Donna Driggers of Marion; seven
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, W. Paul Alford.
Photo
from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry H. Alford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Gresham, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Claudia Chandler
Alford; his parents William Power Alford and Effie Grace Whaley Alford; and uncle
Edward Manuel Alford (with other relatives listed) in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Henry Henison 1913 SC1,
William Power 1892 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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HERBERT WILLIAM ALFORD, SR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
PAMPLICO [Florence Co.]—Services for Herbert William Alford
Sr., 67, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Prospect United Methodist Church with
burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 this evening at
Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [October 28]. Born in
Pamplico, he was a son of the late Furman and Cora Lee Ard Alford. He was a
U.S. Army veteran and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Dare Lee
Alford; son, Herbert Alford Jr.; daughter, Wendy Alford; sister, Geneva
Troiano; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—30 October 2001
Alford, Herbert William, 67, of Pamplico, a
mechanic for Plowden Motors and husband of Virginia Dare Lee Alford, died
Sunday. Arrangements by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Herbert W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 September
1934, last residence Pamplico, Florence Co.
See the obituaries of his sister Carolyn Alford;
and his grandparents, William Robert Alford (with census reports) and Alferetta
Prosser Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Herbert William 1934 SC1,
Furman C. 1906 SC2, William Robert 1877 SC3, John William
1844 SC4.
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HERMAN “RED EYE” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 3 May 2004
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Services and burial for Herman “Red
Eye” Alford, 50, 3 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church, where
he was a member. Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Darlington Co. to Naomi Alford, he died
on April 29, 2004.
Survivors include his former wife, Irene Alford;
one grandson; maternal grandmother; six siblings; two aunts; one uncle; and two
grandaunts.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Herman Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 January 1954.
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HEYWOOD J. ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 26 March 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Heywood Alford, 75, died
Thursday, March 24, 2005 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He was a hero to his
entire family and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March
26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in Prince George, Winyah, Episcopal Church. Burial,
directed by Graham Funeral Home, will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
He was born December 18, 1929 in Horry County, a
son of the late Ina Alford Brown. Mr. Alford was a retired employee with
International Paper Company in Georgetown. Surviving are two sons, LTC Eric
Alford and his wife Joanna of Lexington and Heywood William Alford of Staten
Island, NY; three daughters, Dolores Evans and her husband Jimmy and Sharon
Fitzpatrick all of Georgetown and Phyllis Tasse and her husband Rocky of Fort
Walton Beach, Florida; six grandchildren, Bianca Springs of Stone Mountain,
Georgia, Dylan Rogers of Charleston, Tara Tasse of Fort Walton Beach, Florida,
Trip Tasse of Tampa, Florida, Madeleine Alford and Peter Alford, both of
Lexington; one brother, Bobby Alford of Irmo; five sisters, Shirley Walters and
Yvonne White, both of Florence, Hilda Sobon of Pawleys Island, Wanda Nunn of
Columbia, and Genevieve Edwards of Conway and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of many years,
Yvonne Delano Roberts Alford and a sister, Marie Richardson. The family will
receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Graham Funeral
Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the death date of Heywood J. Alford (SS# issued in NC), but his
birth date is listed as 8 December 1929.
See the obituary of his wife, Yvonne Delano
Roberts Alford, in this compilation.
Ina Alford, b. about 1912 in SC, was the
daughter of Haywood Alford and Nellie Barnhill. It is likely that Heywood is
her son and used her maiden name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Heywood 1929 SC1, Ina
1912 SC2, Haywood 1879 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4,
Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William
1760 NC7.
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HOLLEY NICOLE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 8 May 1999
CHERAW [Chesterfield Co.]—Services for Holley Nicole Alford,
11, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at Welsh Neck Baptist Church,
Society Hill. The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at Kiser Funeral Home
of Cheraw. Memorials may be made to Welsh Neck Baptist Church, P.O. Box 28,
Society Hill 29593.
Holley died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in
Bennettsville. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of William A. and Susan
Nolan Alford Sr. She was a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church in Society Hill,
where she was a member of the Handbell and Children’s Choir in the First United
Methodist Church of Cheraw. A member of Girl Scout Troop #295. She was an Honor
Student at Cheraw Intermediate School (President’s List), Member of the Drama
Club. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, swimming, and playing softball.
Surviving are her parents, of Cheraw; brothers,
William A. Alford of Bennettsville, Randy E. Alford of Bennettsville; sisters,
Betty A. Bowers of Liberty, Jennifer V. Alford of Bennettsville; grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Nolan of Society Hill; great-grandmother, Mary Holley of
Danville, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Holley N. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 March 1988.
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HOMER BURROUGHS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 2 February 1958
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS, Feb. 1—Homer B. Alford, 59, and farmer of the
Bayboro section of Horry County died unexpectedly at his home early Saturday [Feb
1] morning following a declining illness of three years.
He was the son of the late Arnold [sic:
should be Lewis—Arnold is Homer’s grandfather] and Galvin McCrackin Alford and
was born and reared in Horry County.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday from Pleasant Union Baptist church.... Interment will follow at the
adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amelia
Barnhill Alford; three sons, Melton, D.L. and Eddie, all of Galivants Ferry;
nine daughters, Mrs. Mack Prosser and Mrs. Larue Smith of Aynor, Mrs. Glover
Lewis of Mullins, Mrs. Mose Jones [Delly Mae] and Mrs. Quince Allen
[Goldaphine] of Galivants Ferry, Misses Hazel, Lindsey, Venzula and Carolyn
Alford of the home; five brothers, Berry Alford of Nichols, Elie Burean and
Brant Alford of Galivants Ferry and Donnie Alford of Thomasville; three
sisters, Mrs. Home Small and Mrs. Earl Martin both of Galivants Ferry and Mrs.
Lee Hillman of Aynor; also surviving are 20 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
On Homer Burroughs Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 19, living in Galivants Ferry,
Horry Co., SC. His birth date is 16 Sept 1898, and he names his father, L.H.
Alford, as his nearest relative. His occupation, originally illegible but
employer listed as L.H. Alford, is crossed out and “chain gang” is entered with
employer Horry County.
See the obituaries of his daughters Goldaphine
Alford Allen and Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon in this compilation. We included
the obituary of his son Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
His lineage: Homer Burroughs 1898 SC1,
Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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HOWARD ALFORD
AAFA #0274
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 15 February 2006
SUMTER [Sumter Co.]—Howard Alford, 84, husband of Audrey
McLeod Alford, died Monday, February 13, 2006, in Tuomey Regional Medical
Center.
Born in Bishopville [Lee Co.], he was a son of
the late Howard Alford, Sr. and the late Vera Carnes Alford.
Mr. Alford was a member of Westminster
Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Mission of Men Choir, the Sumter
Civic Chorale, a U.S. Army-Air Corps veteran of World War II and had retired
from the Sumter Post Office with 38 years of service.
Surviving are his wife of Sumter; three sons,
Mike Alford and wife, Debby, Ricky Alford, Kenneth Alford, all of Sumter; a
daughter, Marianne A. Jeffords and husband, Reuben L., of Sumter; six
grandchildren, James Alford, Meredith A. West, Ginnie Hardee, Wendi Hardee,
Andrew Squires and Patrick Squires; four great-grandchildren, Lorianne Spiegel,
Malorie Spiegel, Drew Squires and Cannon West; special friends, Monroe and Lil
Brown; a special niece, Ann Dennis, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil Alford, John
C. Alford and two sisters, Maggie Rowland and Hazel Dennis.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday
at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Walt Kendall officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
grandsons, James Alford, Andrew Squires, Patrick Squires; two nephews, George and
John Rowland and Michael Spiegel.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the
Mission of Men Choir.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the American
Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. On-line condolences may
be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and
Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Howard Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 December 1921,
last residence Sumter, Sumter Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents,
James Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford, in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Bishopville (District 14), Lee Co., SC, Dwelling #316:
Howard Alfred head W 38 SC SC SC cotton
gin laborer
Vera wife W 36 SC
SC SC
Cecil son W 13 SC
SC SC
Maggie May dau W 10 SC SC SC
Hazel A. dau W 7 SC
SC SC
John C. son W 4 SC
SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Howard 1921 SC1, Howard
1881 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HOWARD “BAYBOY” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 30 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Howard “Bayboy” Alford,
63, will be held at noon Monday at Mount Beulah United Methodist Church, with
burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree. Green’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Thursday [November 27]. Born in
Williamsburg County, he was a son of the late John and Laura McCutcheon Alford.
Surviving are sisters, Senara Scott, Earline
Shaw, Jeanette Gordon, Jack Frances Fulmore and Alice (Soloman) Tisdale;
brothers, Willie (Christine) and Herman (Luvenia) Alford; sister-in-law,
Wilamenia Alford; and other relatives. He was pre-deceased by three brothers.
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 30 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Howard Alford, 63, a retired
employee with A.B. Dick Co., died Thursday in a local hospital. The funeral
will be at noon Monday in Mount Beulah United Methodist Church. Burial,
directed by Green’s Funeral Home, will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree.
Mr. Alford was born in Williamsburg County, a son
of John Alford and Laura McCutcheon Alford. He attended Florence County schools
and was a member of Mount Beulah United Methodist Church.
Surviving are five sisters, Senara A. Scott,
Earline H. Shaw and Jeanette A. Gordon, all of Lake City, Alice Tisdale of
Willow Grove, Pa., and Jack F. Fulmore of Ladysmith, Va.; and two brothers,
Willie D. Alford and Herman Alford, both of Lake City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Howard Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 February 1934,
but his death date is listed as 15 November 1997, a Saturday.
See the obituaries of his sister Earline Alford
Shaw Harrison (with census listings) and brother Willie Dozier Alford in this
compilation.
This is one of many African-American Alford
families in SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Howard 1931 SC1, John
Luther 1893 SC2, Archie 1850 SC3, Nero 1808 SC4.
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HUBERT H. ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 12 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
NORTH CHARLESTON [Charleston Co.]—Hubert H. Alford, 72, died
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at a Summerville nursing home.
He was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Horry County, a
son of the late Ealie and Rhoda Rabon Alford.
Mr. Alford retired from Bird and Sons Roofing
Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Josephine Hill of
Goose Creek; three sons, Clayton Alford of Odessa, Texas, Wesley Alford of
North Charleston and Gary Alford of Goose Creek; two sisters, Eula Jane Best of
Conway and Mary Johnson of North Charleston; two brothers, E.J. Alford and T.E.
Alford, both of Odessa; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at J.
Henry Stuhr Inc., north area chapel. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Park
in Charleston.
Photo
from Riverview Memorial Park, North Chraleston, Charleston Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Hubert H. Alford (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituary of his mother, Rhoda Rabon
Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Thelbert
Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hubert H. 1924 SC1, Eli
Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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HURSEL LENNEAU ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 26 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Hursel Lenneau Alford, 72, of 15th Court
died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
He was born in Aynor, a son of the late Howard
and Claudie Bell Martin Alford.
Mr. Alford was the owner and operator of Alford
Sales and Service. He was a former sales agent for Wickes Building Supply and
was formerly employed at Harvin Meats. He was also a former agent for
Independent Life Insurance.
He was a charter member, past deacon and Sunday
school teacher at North Conway Baptist Church and a member and master Mason of
Horry Lodge No. 381 AFM.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen ‘‘Kitty’’
Alford of Conway; three sons, Johnny L. Alford of Conyers, Ga., Randy B. Alford
of Conway and Timothy T. Alford of San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Tracy Alford
of Galivants Ferry and Dolphus Alford of Mullins; a sister, Dorothy Rabon of
Aynor; and a grandson.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at North
Conway Baptist Church. Entombment with Masonic rites will be in Hillcrest
Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to North Conway Baptist
Church Together We Build Fund, 1608 Sessions St., Conway 29526.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Hursel L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 August 1923.
See the obituaries of his brothers Lonnie
Dolphus Alford and Arnal Tracy Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hursel Lenneau 1923 SC1,
Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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IDA GRAINGER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 October 1967
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Ida Grainger Alford, 91, died
Monday in a Columbia Hospital after a long illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday at River Side Cemetery of Nichols.... Meares Funeral Service is in
charge.
Pallbearers will be Ellison M. Smith Jr., Luther
L. Enzor, J. Carlyle Shelley, J.P. Hayes, Guy Hamilton Jr. and Harold D. Floyd.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter
of the late Charles and Pauline Page Grainger. She was the widow of the late
Artemas Alford.
Mrs. Alford had formerly lived in the Floyds
section of Horry County, but had resided in Columbia for the past several
years. She was a member of Floyds Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ellison M. Smith
of Columbia; four grandchildren, Mrs. Carlyle Shelley of Conway, Mrs. Luther
Enzor of Nichols, Robert A. Williamson of Charleston and Ellison M. Smith Jr.
of Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Artemas 1864 SC1,
Warren Little 1823 TN2, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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IDA GRATE ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 2008
Entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 4,
2008 at the age of 46, Ms. Ida Alford, beloved mother of Regina Grate, Denel
Grate, Ulysses Grate, Alfreda Brown and Tyera Davis; grandmother of Denel
Grate, Jr., Zion Singleton, Dasiya Grate, Temel Grate and Ziasia Singleton;
daughter of Mr. Walter Grate and the late Mrs. Thelma Grate; sisters, Annette
Prosit and the late Consitter Grate. Late residence, 2712 Sunrise St., N.
Charleston, SC.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fielding
Home for Funerals, 2704 Meeting St., N. Charleston, SC, 744-2545 or
1-800-290-5954....
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 10 September 2008
The relatives and friends of Ms. Ida Grate
Alford, those of her children, Regina Grate, Denel Grate, Ulysses Grate,
Alfreda Brown and Tyera Davis; grandchildren, Denel Grate, Jr., Zion Singleton,
Da’siya Grate, Jemel Grate and Zi’asia Singleton; parents, Mr. Walter Grate and
the late Mrs. Thelma Grate; sisters, Annette Profit and the late Consitter
Grate, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral
service Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Fielding Home For
Funerals, 2704 Meeting St., N. Charleston, SC; Father Henry Kulah, Messenger....
Interment, Friday, September 12, 2008, 11:00
a.m. at St. Peter Cemetery, 2726 Spruill Ave., N. Charleston, SC....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ida Grate Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Sept 1961,
last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
Fielding Home For Funerals traditionally serves
the African-American community.
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IDA LOUISA ALFORD HARDWICK
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 14 June 2010
AYNOR—Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, 94, wife of the late E.
James Hardwick, Sr., of Aynor, entered eternal peace on Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Mrs. Hardwick was born in Horry County, South
Carolina, the daughter of the late Ashley Levi and Carrie Page Alford. She was
a faithful member of Berea Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Union.
Mrs. Hardwick was predeceased by her husband of
61 years, her two sons, William L. (Lephon) Hardwick and E. James (E. J.)
Hardwick, Jr., and her son-inlaw, Bobby L. Johnson. She was also predeceased by
her brothers, Leon J. Alford and Ashley L. Alford, Jr. and her sisters, Froline
A. Perritt and Sallie A. Rogers.
Mrs. Hardwick loved her God and her family. She
enjoyed being outside, whether gathering vegetables from her garden or riding
her lawn mower. Her tremendous faith in God sustained her and her family
through all the years, turning hardships into blessings. She was an inspiration
to all who knew and loved her and will be sorely missed.
Surviving are her children, L.B. Hardwick
(Barbara) of Columbia, SC, Gene A. Hardwick (JoEllen) of Loris, SC, Angie H.
Johnson of Galivants Ferry, SC, Harrell W. Hardwick (Pat) of Conway, SC and
Agnes H. Roberts (Nelson) of Galivants Ferry, SC.; her two daughters-in law,
Myrtle L. Hardwick of Charleston, SC and Vista B. Hardwick of Aynor, SC. She is
also survived by eighteen (18) grandchildren, twenty-four (24)
great-grandchildren, one (1) great-greatgrandchild, and her caregivers, Bobbie
Best and Vera Johnson.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday in the Berea Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Johnny
Jenerette. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Berea Baptist Church
Building Fund, 4312 Joyner Swamp Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544.
Condolences may be made to: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in
charge of the arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Alford Hardwick (SS# issued in SC)
was born 13 Nov 1915, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her brothers Ashley Levi
Alford and Leon Jehu Alford Sr.; and sisters Loretta Froline Alford Perritt and
Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ida Louisa 1915 SC1,
Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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IONA “TONY” BARNHILL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 April 1996
Name: Iona (Tony) Barnhill Alford
Parents: Cordi and Trolly Cox Barnhill
Spouse: A.L. Alford
Date of Birth: Jan. 9, 1922
Place of Birth: Mount Trolly area
Date of Death: Wednesday, Apr. 3
Place of Death: her home (Article headlined Galivants Ferry)
Place of Burial: Methodist Rehobeth Church in Galivants
Ferry cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Iona V. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituary of her husband, Ashley Levi
Alford, in this compilation.
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IRENE POSTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 1 November 1970
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Irene Poston Alford, 50, wife
of Leon Alford of Ramsey Acres, died Saturday morning at a Charleston hospital
after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.
Monday at the Myrtle Beach Church of God.... Burial will be in Hillcrest
Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Florence County, a
daughter of the late Commodore and Ella Poston Poston. She was a member of
Myrtle Beach Church of God.
Survivors besides her husband are three sons,
Johnny, Billy and Mitchell Alford, all of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Mrs.
Benjamin Suggs of Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Lawayne C. Poston of Johnsonville; four
sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Yarborough of Pamplico, Mrs. Pearline Langston and Mrs.
Jack Woodberry, both of Marshville, N.C., and Mrs. Romeo Woodbuerry of
Florence; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Leon Alford,
this compilation.
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IRENE ROBERTS ALFORD
Aunt of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 5 May 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
[An almost
identical article was published in The
Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC, same date.]
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Irene Roberts Alford, 88, the
widow of Miley Preston Alford, passed away Saturday morning, May 3,
2008, at the Mullins Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 7 PM, Monday
evening, May 5, 2008, at the Ringle Heights Baptist Church. A reception will be
immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. A Committal
Ceremony will be 11 AM, Tuesday morning, May 6, 2008, in the Methodist Rehobeth
Cemetery north of Aynor directed by the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Alford was born November 9, 1919, in
Galivants Ferry, the daughter of Hannibal H. Roberts and Sally Stroud Roberts.
She was foremost a mother but worked over the years in retail and on a farm.
She was a member of the Ringle Heights Baptist Church for 40+ years where she
is remembered as faithful and diligent servant.
Predeceased by her parents; her husband; a
sister, Inez Johnson, and a niece, Bonnie Mae Kayes.
Surviving are one son, Billy A. (Mickey) Alford
of Rincon, GA; two daughters, Dixie A. Davis and Brenda J. (James) Redick, both
of Georgetown; one sister, Gertrude R. Alford of Mullins; a beloved nephew,
J.B. Crawford of Conway; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great
great-grandchild.
McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the
Alford family. Online Family Register at mckenziefuneralh@aol.com. Visit our
guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Irene Roberts Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Nov 1919.
See the obituary of her husband’s sister Debbie
Alford Sarvis in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Miley Preston 1913 SC1,
Joseph Preston 1877 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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ISABEL CHAPMAN PAYSINGER ALFORD
[Although
Isabel died in NC, we are publishing her obituary here because she lived most
of her life in SC.]
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Sunday, 11 July 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
HILLSBOROUGH [Orange Co., NC]—Mrs. Isabel Chapman Paysinger
Alford, 85, of 2312 Blair Dr., died Friday, July 9, 2004, in her home. Mrs.
Alford was formerly a resident of North Charleston, SC for 61 years, where she
was a member of the North Charleston United Methodist Church and a past member
of the Eastern Star-Omar Temple. She retired from the Charleston County School
System. She was the widow of James Monroe Alford.
Surviving are her daughters, Patricia A. Brooks
and husband, Jerry L. Brooks and Barbara A. Stephenson and husband, Roger N.
Stephenson; six grandchildren, James G. Brooks, Elizabeth A. Atkinson, Terri J.
Emerson (Peter W. Emerson), Brenda A, Spruill (Adam N. Spruill), Lucy Ann
Stephenson, and John Wesley Stephenson; six great-grandchildren, Charles
Richard Atkinson, Kayla Atkinson, Nicole Christine Abernathy, Andrew Nixon
Spruill, Alyssa Joy Emerson, and Alexander Neil Spruill.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m.,
Sunday, in Magnolia Cemetery, Latta [Dillon Co.], SC….
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, in
Smith-Collins Funeral Home, Marion, SC. Arrangements by Walker’s Funeral Home
of Hillsborough.
In another
article:
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, SC—Sunday, 11 July 2004
HILLSBOROUGH [Orange Co.], N.C.—Mrs. Isabel Chapman
Paysinger Alford, 85, died July 9, 2004 at her residence after an illness.
Mrs. Alford was born August 29, 1918 in Clio,
S.C., a daughter of the late Albert S. Paysinger and the late Lura B.
Paysinger. Mrs. Alford retired from the Charleston County School System. She
was a resident of North Charleston for 61 years. She was also a past member of
Eastern Star-Omar Temple and a member of North Charleston United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include her children, Patricia A.
Brooks and her husband, Jerry, of Goose Creek, S.C. and Barbara A. Stephenson
and her husband, Roger, of Hillsborough, N.C. Six grandchildren James G.
Brooks, Elizabeth A. Atkinson, Terri J. Emerson and her husband, Peter; Brenda
A. Spruill and her husband, Adam; Lucy Ann Stephenson and John Wesley
Stephenson and six great grandchildren, Charles Richard Atkinson, Kayla Ann
Atkinson, Nicole Christine Abernathy, Andrew Nixon Spruill, Alyssa Joy Emerson
and Alexander Neil Spruill….
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m.
at Smith-Collins Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday,
July 11, 2004 at Magnolia Cemetery in Latta, S.C. Directed by Smith-Collins
Funeral Home of Marion, S.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Isabel P. Alford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Goose Creek, Berkeley Co., SC, and last benefit to Charleston,
Charleston Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother
Preston Blake Alford in this compilation.
Isabel and her husband James Monroe Alford share
a gravestone in Magnolia
Cemetery; dates for James are 10 June 1914–29 Nov 1989.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: James Monroe 1914 SC 1,
Henry Monroe 1888 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N.
1826 SC4.
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J.D. ALFORD
BEAUFORT GAZETTE
Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC—Monday, 5 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
JENKINS—J.D. Alford, 67, of the Jenkins Community, died
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in his home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the House
of God Keith Dominion in Jenkins with burial following in the Jerusalem Baptist
Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born July 3, 1938, in Greenville,
Ga., a son of the late Charlie and Essie Mae Alford.
He attended the local public schools of
Meriweather County, Ga. After making Beaufort his home, Mr. Alford was employed
by Malphrus Construction Company and later retired from Bull Point Plantation.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet Bryan
Alford, of Jenkins; a daughter, Dorothy J. Alford of Jenkins; three sisters,
Martha Godfrey, Johnnie Mae Barnes and Shirley Jean Johnson, all of Greenville,
Ga.; and two brothers, Willie H. Alford and David Alford, both of Greenville,
Ga.
Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is
in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of J.D. Alford (SS# issued in NC),
last residence Lobeco, Beaufort Co., SC.
Beaufort Co., SC, has a Jenkins Creek, but no
town named Jenkins.
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JACK ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 28 January 2001
COLUMBIA—Services for Jack Alford will be held at noon today
in the Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel with burial to follow in the
Lincoln Cemetery. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Thursday [January 25]. Born in
Eastover [Richland Co.], South Carolina, he was the son of the late Warren
Alford and Ellen Ashford Shuler. Mr. Alford worked for Seastrunk Electric
Company before moving to New York in his early twenties. Mr. Alford was a
painter by trade and a member of the Teamsters Union of New York City.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Alford; four
children, Jack Alford Jr., of Columbia, South Carolina; Ronald (Viola) Alford,
of Irmo, South Carolina; Sandra Flippen, of Columbia, South Carolina and
Deborah (Daniel) Woodard, of Hopkins, South Carolina; one sister, Sadie Alford;
eight grandchildren other loving relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his son Ronald R. Alford in
this compilation.
Leevy’s
Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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JAMES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 3 September 1976
DARLINGTON—Funeral services for James Alford will be held at
4 p.m. Saturday in Round O Baptist Church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial
Gardens, directed by Jordan Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Tuesday at this home after an
apparent heart attack.
He was born in Darlington County, a son of the
late Joseph and Josephine Gandy Alford. He attended Darlington schools.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Gandy Alford
of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jessica Olliver of Jamaica, N.Y., Miss Doris
Ann Alford of Darlington, and Mrs. Addie J. Radcliff of Bronx, N.Y.; four sons,
James C. Alford of Bronx, N.Y., James Alford Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ted C.
Alford of New York, N.Y., and Wellington Alford of Jamaica, N.Y.; five
brothers, Willie Alford of Newport News, Va., Johnny Alford and Carey Alford,
both of Darlington, Dandy Alford of Elizabeth, N.J. and Lister Alford of
Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel C. Jordan of Darlington and Mrs. Annie
J. Kelley of Plant City, Fla.; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 Aug 1904 and died
_____ Sept 1976, last residence Darlington.
1930 CENSUS
Darlington (District 4), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #28:
James Alford head B 24 SC
SC SC farmer
age
22 at 1st marriage
Minnie wife B 24 SC
SC SC age 22 at 1st marriage
Jessiebel dau B 2-5/12 SC SC
SC
J.C. son B 4-12 SC
SC SC
Annabell sister-in-law B 9 SC SC
SC
Mont Clare (District 19), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #178:
Joe Alford head B 50 SC SC
SC farmer widower
Dandy son B 17 SC
SC SC
Rachel dau B 14 SC
SC SC
Winnie dau B 13 SC
SC SC
Frank son B 9 SC
SC SC
Carry son B 8 SC
SC SC
Salista son B 6 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare (District 17), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #56:
Joe Alford head B 45 SC SC SC farmer
Josephine wife B 40 SC SC
SC
Geneva dau B 17 SC
SC SC
Idella dau B [illeg] SC
SC SC
Johney son B 13 SC
SC SC
James son B 11
SC SC SC
Leroy son B 10 SC
SC SC
Willie son B 8 SC
SC SC
Henry son B 6 SC
SC SC
Evander son B 5 SC
SC SC
Anna dau B 1 SC
SC SC
Howard grandson B 2 SC SC SC
Charley grandson B 2 SC SC
SC
Next door is their son Joseph Alford, 21, and his wife.
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 11), Darlington Co., SC,
Dwelling #55:
Josephine Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farm
work widow
9
children, 8 living
Connie dau B 15 SC
SC S
Joseph son B 14 SC
SC S
Eva dau B 12 SC
SC S
Della dau B 11 SC
SC S
Johnnie son B 9 SC
SC S
James son B 5
SC SC S
Leory son B 3 SC
SC S
William son B 1 SC
SC S
His lineage: James 1904 SC1, Joseph
about 1875 SC2.
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JAMES AUGUSTUS “GUS” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 20 October 1960
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—James Augustus Alford, 81, died
Wednesday [October 19] morning at St. Eugene Hospital where he had been a
patient two months.
A retired painting contractor, Mr. Alford was a
member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Woodmen of the World.
He was the son of the late David [sic:
Daniel] and Betty Walter Alford of the Minturn section where he will be buried
in Alford Cemetery following funeral services at Bethea Funeral Home at 11 a.m.
Thursday.
He is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Maybelle
Alford, a sister, Miss Nina Alford, and a nephew, Laval Osteen, all of Dillon.
Photo
from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Maybelle Alford
Alford; his parents, Daniel Warren Alford (with census records) and Elizabeth
F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and his siblings Adfull Pierce Alford, Addie Anina “Nina”
Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen in this compilation.
On James Augustus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 39, a cotton masher [?] living in Dillon,
Dillon Co., SC. He was born 4 Nov 1878. His nearest relative is May Belle
Alford of the same address.
It is not clear why his gravestone dates differ
from dates found elsewhere.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Augustus 1878 SC1,
Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES COUSAR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 24 September 1966
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—J. Cousar Alford, 84, died Friday [Sept
23] in a Mullins hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday
at the Bethea Funeral Home with burial in the Riverside Cemetery....
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sophie
Wiggins [probably his sister, not his daughter], Columbia, Miss Mack Alford,
Dillon; several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Oct 1881, death
_____ Sept 1966.
See the obituaries of his siblings Annie Lee
Alford Stackhouse, Viola Alford McLean, and William Benjamin Alford in this
compilation.
On James Cousar Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 36, a self-employed farmer living
in Dillon. He confirms his birth date, names E.A. Alford of the same address as
his nearest relative, and signs his name J.C. Alford. L.B. Alford was the
Registrar.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as his parents and a number of
siblings (see his sister Viola):
J. Cousar Alford 10/23/1881-9/23/1966
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Cousar 1881 SC1,
Benjamin Ansel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779
NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES DUNCAN ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 29 January 1987
Name: James Duncan Alford
Parents: Ruth McLaurin Alford and Joseph Gray (Grady) Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 48
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Burial: services at Carolina Presbyterian Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 May 1938 and died
_____ Jan 1987, last residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituary of his father, Joseph Grady
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Duncan ???? SC1,
Joseph Grady 1894 SC2, Daniel James 1853 SC3, Paisley 1825
NC4, Sion 1796 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob
1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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JAMES EARL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 14 August 1941
Name: James Earl Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 18 (report of drowning).
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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JAMES EDWARD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—James Edward Alford, 67, of the Allsbrook
community, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at Loris Community Hospital after an
illness.
He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Loris, a son of the
late Grover McClellean Alford and Mary Mae Suggs Alford.
He was a retired furniture finisher and a member
of Cane Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Stevens Alford;
a son Larry E. Alford and his wife, Ann, of Loris; an aunt, Marie Register of
Wilmington, NC; and four grandchildren, Dewayne Alford, Maranda Todd and Carter
Watts, all of Loris, and Dale Watts of Conway.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Cane
Branch Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Cane Branch Cemetery. Hardwick
Funeral Home of Loris is in charge.
In another
article:
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 16 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Services for James Edward Alford, 67, were
held Tuesday in Cane Branch Baptist Church, directed by Hardwick Funeral Home
of Loris.
Mr. Alford died March 12 at Loris Community
Hospital following an illness.
Born in Loris, he was a son of the late Grover
McClellan and Mary Mae Suggs Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired furniture
finisher and a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Stevens Alford of
Loris; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. and Ann Alford of Loris; an aunt,
Marie Register of Wilmington, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Dewayne Alford,
Maranda Todd and Carter Watts of Loris, and Dale Watts of Conway.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 February 1933,
last residence Loris, Horry Co.
See the obituary of his father, Grover McClellan
Alford, in this compilation.
The newspaper obituary was titled “Edward
Alford,” so apparently he went by his middle name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Edward 1933 SC1,
Grover McClellan 1910 SC2, William Leslie 1888 SC3,
Ashley Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John
B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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JAMES EDWARD “J.E.” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
NICHOLS [Marion Co.]—Services for James Edward “J.E.”
Alford, 68, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Cox-Collins Funeral Home Chapel,
with burial in Cedardale Cemetery....
Mr. Alford died Friday [November 14]. Born in
Marion County, he was a son of Susanna Brown Alford, and the late Edward
Alford.
Surviving are wife, Hazel Irwin Alford of
Nichols; sisters, Elsie Williams, Kathryn McCormick and Ann Fowler;
step-daughters, Carol Martin and Judi Orthowitz; his mother of Mullins; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
NICHOLS [Horry Co.]—James Edward “J.E.” Alford, 68, a
retired trucking line manager, died Friday in a Marion County hospital. The
funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins. Burial
will be in Cedardale Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
Edward M. Alford and Susanna Brown Alford. He was a Navy veteran and a member
of Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Irwin Alford; two
stepdaughters, Carol Martin of Indianapolis and Judy Orthowitz of Phoenix;
three sisters, Elsie A. Williams of Lugoff, Kathryn A. McCormick of Nichols and
Ann A. Fowler of Mullins; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 April 1929.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel L. Irwin
Alford; his parents, Edward Manuel Alford (with other relatives listed) and
Nancy Susanna Brown Alford; and his sister Elsie Alford Drew Williams in this
compilation.
His lineage: James Edward 1929 SC1,
Edward Manuel 1906 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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JAMES EDWARD HALFORD, SR.
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Monday, 20 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
James Edward Halford, Sr., 73, of 109 Timothy
St. died March 19, 2000, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of
Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Walter James and Emma Gibbs Halford. He
was retired from Hoechst Celanese, and was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Church, where he was a former Junior Warden. He was a member of St. John
Masonic Lodge No. 333, the Spartanburg York Rite Bodies, and the Hejaz Shrine
Temple. He served in the Navy during WWII.
Surviving are his wife, Joanne Prince Halford;
three sons, Walter Eugene Halford of the home, James Edward Halford, Jr. and
Philip Lee Halford, Sr. of Spartanburg; one daughter, Suzie Halford Thomas of
Spartanburg; one brother, Dewey Dean Halford of Spartanburg; four sisters, Ruth
Campbell, Juanita Hopkins, and Frances Elledge, all of Spartanburg, and Jeri
Palmer of Cincinnati, Ohio; and four grandchildren....
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Matthew’s Episcopal Church.... Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James E. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 August 1926,
last residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co.
See the obituary of James’ sister Juanita
Halford Hopkins in this compilation.
On James W. Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 24, a machinist living in Glendale,
Spartanburg Co., SC. He was b. 24 Aug 1892 in Madison Co., NC, and is married
with 1 child. He has brown eyes and auburn hair.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com): James Walter Halford was born 26 Aug 1892 in Marshall, Madison
Co., NC, son of Zeb Columbus Halford and Maggie Stroupe.
1930 CENSUS
Beech Springs (District 10), Spartanburg Co., SC,
Dwelling #489:
James W. Halford head 38 NC NC NC power
plant mechanic
Emma wife 32 SC SC SC
Ruth dau 13 SC NC SC
Juanita dau 9 SC NC SC
Frances dau 5 SC NC SC
James son 3-7/12 SC NC SC
Dewey E. son 1-6/12 SC NC SC
1920 CENSUS
Beech Springs (District 78), Spartanburg Co., SC,
Dwelling #186:
Walter Halford head 28 NC NC NC cotton
mill laborer
Emma wife 22 SC SC SC
Maggie A. dau 3-4/12 SC SC SC
Roy W. son 1 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Spartanburg (District 90), Spartanburg Co., SC, Dwelling
#306:
Jeb Halford head 49 NC NC NC cotton
mill laborer
1st
marriage 22 years
Maggie wife 48 NC NC NC 5
children, 4 living
Mary dau 21 NC NC NC cotton
mill weaver
Walter son 18 NC NC NC cotton
mill weaver
Woodard son 14 NC NC NC cotton
mill doffer
John son 8 NC NC NC
Nora Vess boarder 21 NC NC NC cotton
mill skinner
1900 CENSUS
Marshall (District 73), Madison Co., NC, Dwelling #236:
Reb A. Halford head 36 b. Apr 1864 NC
NC NC farmer
m.
12 years
Maggie wife 35 b. Apr 1865 NC
NC NC 8 children, 4 living
Mary dau 16 b. Aug 1883 NC
NC NC
Alice dau 10 b. July
1889 NC NC NC
Walter son 7 b. Aug 1892
NC NC NC
Woodard son 4 b. Jan 1896 NC
NC NC
His HALFORD lineage, in part from Dyer Family
Tree on Ancestry.com: James Edward 1926 SC1, James Walter 1892 NC2,
Samuel Zebulon Columbus 1862 NC3, John Wesley 1837 NC4,
Thomas Jefferson 1802 NC5, John 1765 VA6, John 1745 ??
7.
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JAMES FRED ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 4 July 1972
MARION—James Fred Alford, 85, died in a local hospital
Monday after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at
11 a.m. from Smith Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Devotion
Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura
Allen Alford of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Willard Dix of Myrtle Beach;
Mrs. J.P. Graham of Marion; Mrs. Clyde Cooper of Mullins; and Mrs. W.J. Sellers
of Myrtle Beach; two sons, T.L. Alford of Marion; and Donnie Alford of
Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Dewey Alford of Conway; and Alex Alford of
Galivants Ferry; and one sister, Mrs. Mammie [sic] Lewis of Galivants
Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 January 1888.
See the obituaries of his daughter Doris L.
Alford Cooper; and sister-in-law Mattie Richardson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Fred 1888 SC1, Samuel
P. 1860 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800 SC4,
Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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JAMES FRIERSON ALFORD, SR.
Grandfather of Howard Alford, AAFA #0274
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 7 March 1912
Dillon was shocked Friday morning [March 1] when
it was learned that Mr. J.F. Alford was dead. The day previous Mr. Alford was
on the streets and appeared to be enjoying his usual health. Friday morning he
came down town as usual but was feeling unwell. He went to the drug store and
after taking some medicine returned to his home. Shortly; after entering the
house he was taken desperately ill with acute indigestion and expired in a few
minutes.
Mr. Alford was one of the pioneers of Dillon. He
was born near Old Selkirk, 8 miles west of Dillon but spent a good portion of
his life near Clio where he was engaged in farming. After giving up his farm he
moved to Dillon where he continued to reside until his death last Friday.
In early life he was married to Miss Annie
David, of Bennettsville and from this union were born several sons and
daughters by whom he is survived. Messrs Howard, James, Brooks, and William
Alford, Miss Annie Alford and Mrs. Charles Burroughs. His surviving brothers
and sisters are Miss Mary Ann Alford of Selkirk, Mrs. McLean, of McColl and
Messrs Manton and Neil Alford.
About two weeks ago Mr. Alford was preceded to
the grave by his brother, Mr. Daniel Alford, and the loss of two brothers in
the family within such short period of time makes his passing peculiarly sad.
Having long since given up the active pursuits of life Mr. Alford spent his
latter years quietly and contentedly, although up until the last he manifested
deep interesting the affairs of his community. He was a man of few words, but
strong convictions, and will be missed by his fellow citizens. His body was
laid away in the family plot at the Alford burying ground near Selkirk Saturday
morning.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, James was born 29 Aug 1846.
See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Spears
David Alford; his sons James Frierson Alford Jr., Thomas Brooks Alford, and
William Frank Alford; his grandson Howard Alford; and his brother Daniel Warren
Alford in this compilation.
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #481:
Frierson Alford head 33 SC NC NC farmer
Annie wife 20 SC SC
SC
Spears son 8/12 SC SC
SC b. Sept
The family of his brother Daniel Warren Alford is in
dwelling #479.
Apparently two sons were named William: William
Frank, who went by Frank, and William David. One of them is not listed in this
obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Frierson 1846 SC1,
James Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JAMES FRIERSON ALFORD, JR.
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 10 August 1933
Jas. F. Alford died at his home in east Dillon
at 7 o’clock Thursday morning [August 3], following an illness of several
weeks. Mr. Alford had been an invalid for several years, but was able to come
down town occasionally until a few months ago when his remaining strength
failed and he was forced to remain at home.
Mr. Alford was a son of the late J. Frierson and
Annie Alford who were among Dillon’s pioneer citizens. He was born in Dillon,
attended the public schools as a youth and his entire life was spent in this
community with the exception of a short time when he lived in Free State.
Mr. Alford was married to Miss Ada Hayes, a
daughter of the late J.S. Hayes of Free State. He is survived by his widow and
the following children: Annie Beck, Flora Margaret, Effie, Jimmie, and T.B.
[Thomas Brooks] Alford. His surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. C.H.
Burroughs of Goldsboro, N.C., Mrs. William Gary of Tampa, Fla.; Howard Alford
of Sumter, T.B. Alford of Charleston, and W.D. Alford of Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services were held at the residence at
five o’clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.A. Ward and Rev. F.J. Hay,
and interment was made at Riverside cemetery.
The pallbearers were J.H. McLaurin, Albert
Parker, A.B. Jordan, Calhoun Hayes, Robert Lane and C.L. Carmichael, Jr.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, James was born 30 August 1883.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ada Lee Hayes
Alford; his parents, James Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford;
and his brothers Thomas Brooks Alford and William Frank Alford in this
compilation.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as their daughters Rebecca, Ada
Mae, and Effie:
James F. Alford 1884-1933 Father
Ada Hayes Alford 1886-1968 Mother
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Frierson 1883 SC1,
James Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES GIBSON ALFORD, JR.
Husband of Nancy Bruner Alford AAFA #0418
Father of James W. Alford AAFA #0432
Father of Marianne Alford Voiselle AAFA #0433
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 18 April 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991
ST. MATTHEWS [Calhoun Co.]—James Gibson Alford Jr., 57, a
mental health counselor for the Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, died
Tuesday at his residence.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in St.
Matthews Parish Episcopal Church, Fort Motte. Burial, directed by Dukes-Harley
Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Sylvester, Ga., a son of
James Gibson Alford and Mary Joiner Alford. He received his bachelor’s degree
and master’s of social work degree from the University of Georgia. He was a
co-founder of the Calhoun Players, a member of the Academy of Certified Social
Workers and the National Association of Social Workers. He was a past member of
St. Matthews Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member
of St. Matthews Church, where he was a past vestryman.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Bruner Alford; his
mother of Waverly Hall, Ga.; a son, James W. Alford of Clover; a daughter,
Marianne Voiselle of Charleston; and a grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
Her husband’s lineage: James Gibson 1934 GA1,
James Gibson 1909 GA2, Green Floyd 1879 GA3, Columbus A.
1850 NC4, Green Haywood 1820 NC5, Green 1787 NC6,
James Lodwick 1749 NC7
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JAMES H. ALFORD SR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 15 March 1989
SUMTER, S.C.—The Rev. James H. Alford Sr., 69, father of
Kenneth T. Alford of Hampton, died Friday, March 3, in Veterans Medical Center,
Columbia, S.C.
He was a native of South Carolina.
Other survivors include his wife, Alla Alford;
two daughters; three sons; two sisters, Ernestine Nichols of Newport News and
Edith Aaron of Hampton; and two brothers, George Alford of Newport News and
Burch Alford Sr. of Hampton.
A funeral was held Wednesday, March 8, in Mount
Pisgah A.M.E. Church. Burial was in the family plot, Lamar, S.C.
Job’s Mortuary, Sumter, S.C., was in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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JAMES HARRISON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 27 July 1955
LORIS [Horry Co.], July 26—James Harrison Alford, 74, farmer
of the Live Oak section, died at the Community Hospital late Monday night ]July
25].
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m.
Wednesday at the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church.... burial will be in
Princeville Cemetery directed by Hardwick Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Williamsburg County June
7, 1881, a son of the late Warren and Jane Cartrette Alford. He made his home
in Williamsburg County before moving to Horry County. He married the former
Miss Fannie Jones, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Jones, 44 years
ago.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Pleasant Meadow
Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow; three sons, Auburn and
Rupert Alford, both of Loris, and Wilburn Alford of the Merchant Marines, Texas
City, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Council Phillips of Nichols; four grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Woodrow Grainer, N.O.
Grainer, Murrell Stanley, Allen Alford, C.B. Heniford and Bissell Heniford....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Fannie Jones
Alford, and his sons Auburn Layron Alford and James Wilbur Alford in this
compilation.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card
(Ancestry.com), James Harrison Alford is age 34, a farmer living in Loris,
Horry Co., SC. He was b. 7 June 1884. He names Fannie Alford as his nearest
relative and signs his full name.
James Harrison Alford’s death certificate
confirms his date of death from heart disease and lists his birth date as 7
June 1881. It appears that the year “84” was crossed out and “1881” written
above it, followed by a question mark. His parents are Warren Alford and Jane
Cartrette. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
1930 CENSUS
Loris (District 23), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #140:
James H. Alford head 50 SC SC SC farmer age
32 at 1st marriage
Isabel wife 36 SC SC SC age
19 at 1st marriage
James W. son 16 SC SC SC
Charley R. son 14 SC SC SC
Gussie V. dau 9 SC SC SC
Auburn L. son 4-6/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Conway (District 84), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #134:
James Alford head 37 SC SC SC farmer
Fannie wife 25 SC SC SC
Wilber son 6 SC SC SC
Charly son 3-1/12 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #82:
Warren T. Alford head 65 SC SC SC woods labor first
marriage 40 years
Jannie wife 70 SC SC SC 5
children, 3 living
James H. son 25 SC SC SC farm
labor
1900 CENSUS
Mingo (District 113), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #1:
Warren Alford head 66 b. Mar 1834 SC SC SC married
28 years farmer
Mary J. wife 70 b. May 1830 SC
SC SC 5 children, 4 living
James H. son 16 b. June 1883 SC
SC SC turpentine laborer
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Harrison 1884 SC1,
Warren Tress 1842 SC2, Warren Tress ???? SC3, Arthur
about 1775 SC4.
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JAMES LITTLE ALFORD, SR.
Father of James Little Alford, Jr., AAFA #0703
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 May 1972
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—James Little Alford Sr., 77, died Monday
at his home after an apparent heart attack.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cooper
Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Dillon County, a son of
the late Manton and Rena Curry Alford. He graduated from Clemson University and
was an appraiser for the Federal land Bank for more than 30 years. He was a
farmer, a Mason, Shriner, and an elder of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mammie [sic]
LeGette Alford; a daughter, Miss Rena Lou Alford of Columbia; a son, James
Little Alford Jr. of Dillon; three sisters, Miss Tochie Alford and Miss
Juliette Alford, both of Dillon, and Mrs. Henry Brandis of Salisbury, N.C.; two
brothers, M.C. Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., and Earl R. Alford of Dillon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Dec 1894.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mamie Catherine
Legette Alford; mother Lorena Curry Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford,
Earl Richards Alford Sr., Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret
Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Little 1894 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES T. “J.T.” ALFORD
Father of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
[Although
he died in NC, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close
ties to SC.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 29 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
FUQUAY-VARINA [Wake Co.], N.C.—A graveside service for James
“J.T.” Alford, 86, will be held at 2 p.m. today in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Florence
[Florence Co., SC]. Visitation is 12:30-1 p.m. today at Brown-Pennington-Atkins
Funeral Home, Hartsville.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sing Alford; sons,
Michael and David Alford; brother, Jack Alford; sister, Doris Weaver. He was
predeceased by brother, T.B. Alford.
In another
article:
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, SC—Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2006
FUQUAY-VARINA [Wake Co.], N.C.—Graveside services for James
(J.T.) Alford, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Mt. Hope
Cemetery in Florence.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sing Alford of
Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; sons and daughter-in-law Michael Boyd and Suzanne Alford
of Fuquay-Varina, David Boyd Alford of Greensboro, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law
Jack Rufus and Miriam Alford of Hartsville; and sister, Doris Alford Weaver of
Hartsville. He was preceded by a brother and sister T.B. and Mary Alford….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James T. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 April 1917 and
died 26 June 2003, last residence Fuquay Varina, Wake Co., NC.
See the obituary of his mother, Annie Ida
Osborne Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: James Thomas 1917 NC1,
Thomas Bradley 1895 SC2, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur
1803 SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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JAMES W. ALFORD
Photo
from Dunbar Funerals and
Cremations
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 26 February 2008
COLUMBIA—James W. Alford, 78, died Sunday, February 24,
2008, in the Presbyterian Home, Lexington, S.C. Memorial services will be held
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Shandon Presbyterian Church. The
family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Mr. Alford was born January 7, 1930, in
Walterboro, S.C. He was the son of L.W. [Lora Warner] and Grace Gipson Alford.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and
his L.L.B. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he served
on the South Carolina Law Review. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma
Fraternity, the Clariosophic Library Society and the debating team.
Mr. Alford was a founding member of Barnes,
Alford, Stork & Johnson, LLP, which was established in 1983, upon the
merger of Barnes, Stork, Wolff & Reyner and the firm of Alford, Johnson
& Salane. He was well known for his courtroom presence and his sense of
humor as a defense trial attorney. His name appears in the 1993, 1994 and 1995
editions of the reference work, “The Best Lawyers in America.” He retired from
practice in 2000.
Mr. Alford was active in numerous organizations,
including the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, the Defense Research
Institute, the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, the American
Board of Trial Attorneys and the Richland County Bar Association. He served as
president of both the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (1974-
1975) and the Richland County Bar Association (1993-1994). He was a member of
Shandon Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Elisabeth M. Alford; his
son, James W. Alford, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Kathie B. Alford; and
granddaughter, Kate Gipson Alford, all of Columbia; grandson, Breck Burch of
Copper Mountain, Colo.; and a brother, William L. Alford and his wife, Gunilla;
a niece, Mia Hrabec; and a nephew, Lars Alford, all of Raleigh, N.C.
Memorials may be given to Shandon Presbyterian
Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205; Presbyterian Home, 700 DaVega
Drive Lexington, SC 29073; or the University of South Carolina School of Law,
701 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
The family extends their gratitude to the
Presbyterian Home’s staff for the loving care they provided for Jim.
Please sign the online guest book at
www.dunbarfunerals.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of James W. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituary of his father, Lora Warner
Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: James W. 1930 SC1, Lora
Warner 1903 LA2, Jeptha Martin 1862 LA3, John Seaborn
1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA 8.
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JAMES WILBUR ALFORD
[Although
James died in TX, we are publishing his obituary here because of his close ties
to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 13 June 1973
PASADENA [Harris Co.], Texas—James Wilbur Alford, 59, of
Pasadena, formerly of Loris, S.C., died Monday night in a Texas hospital after
a short illness.
Funeral services will be announced later by the
Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris, S.C.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, S.C., a son
of the late James H. Alford and the late Fannie Jones Alford. He was a member
of the Live Oak Baptist Church. He was retired from the Merchant Marines.
Surviving are two brothers, Rupert Alford of
Loris, S.C. and Bernie Alford of Mullins, S.C., and a sister, Mrs. Gussie
Williamson of Mullins, S.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that James Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 June 1913. His
last residence was Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, James
Harrison Alford [with census reports] and Fannie Jones Alford; his brother
Auburn Layron “Bernie” Alford; and his sister-in-law Willow Heniford Alford in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Wilbur 1913 SC1, James
Harrison 1884 SC2, Warren Tress 1842 SC3, Warren Tress
???? SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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JEAN ELIZABETH PALMER ALFORD
[A similar
obituary was published the same day in The Anderson Independent-Mail (SC).]
DAILY JOURNAL-MESSENGER
Seneca, Oconee Co., SC—Saturday, 10 October 2009
SENECA—Jean Elizabeth Palmer Alford, 75 of 104 Triangle Dr.
Seneca, S.C. died Oct. 9, 2009.
She was the daughter of Elizabeth Walker Palmer
and the late Theron Alvin Palmer. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Tommy Alford, and a brother, Darrell Palmer.
She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Walker
Palmer of Seneca; two sons, Timothy Thomas of Seneca and John Stocker of Goose
Creek, S.C.; a daughter, Kathy Bogner of California; three brothers, Jimmy
Palmer of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jackie Palmer of Charlotte, N.C., and Harrell
Palmer of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Patricia McKee of Seneca; six grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct.
11, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marty
McKee officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the
funeral home prior to the service. Entombment will follow in the Oconee
Memorial Park Mausoleum. I lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be
made to Hospice of the Foothills Foundation, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, S.C.
29672.
Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
www.brownoglesbyfuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her husband, Tommy Bloyce Alford, in this compilation.
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JEANETTE CALHOUN ALFORD
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 October 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
NINETY SIX [Greenwood Co.]—Jeanette Calhoun Alford, 54,
resident of 109 Mitchum Drive, wife of Donald Dean Alford, died Oct. 23,
2006 at Self Regional Medical Center.
Born in Greenwood County, Nov. 25, 1951, she was
a daughter of the late R. Chiles and Pauline Jones Calhoun. She was a graduate
of Ninety Six High School and was a patient care sitter.
A devoted member of Ninety Six Pentecostal
Holiness Church, she was also a member of the Adult 3 Sunday School Class,
president of the Women’s Ministry, director of Christian Education, a Sunday
School teacher and was a member of the church choir. She was also actively
involved in the Ninety Six Wildcats Football ministry.
Surviving in addition to her husband of the home
are two daughters, Angela A. Owens of Ninety Six and Denise A. Livingston of
Greenwood; a son, Tony D. Alford of Ninety Six; three brothers, R. Donnie
Calhoun, Josh T. Calhoun and Julius P. Calhoun, all of Ninety Six; ten
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Ninety Six Pentecostal Holiness Church with Revs. Chris Stansell,
Terry Carpenter, Ben Edwards, Sherrill Green and Randy Goff officiating.
Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Josh McDonald, Jason Gonce,
Brad Alford, Todd Calhoun, Scott Calhoun, Randall Jay, Dennis Kelly, Roy Horne
and Chad Calhoun.
Honorary escort will be members of the Women’s
Ministry of the church.
The body is at Blyth Funeral Home and will be
placed in the church at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.
The family is at the home of Tony and Beverly
Alford, 104 Sherard Avenue and will receive friends at the funeral home from 7
to 9 Tuesday evening....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Jeanette C. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
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JENNIE BRUNSON GADDY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 21 August 1962
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Jennie Gaddy Alford, 79, died Sunday
[August 19] at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30
at Bethea Funeral Home in Dillon.... Interment will follow in Riverside
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was the widow of the late Knox
Alford and daughter of the late R.A. and Roberta Brunson of Dillon County. She
is survived by one sister, Mrs. T.B. Madden of Columbia, three grandchildren,
Mrs. G.F. Alsbrook of Atlanta, Ga., Laurie and Miriam Gaddy of Sumter, and two
great-grandchildren.
Photo
from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records: Jennie Brunson was born 16 July 1883, daughter of Robert
Alexander Brunson and Roberta Jane Bethea. Her first husband was John Wesley
Gaddy.
See the obituary of second husband, John Knox
Alford, in this compilation.
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JEROME KIRKLEY “BUCKY” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 29 November 1999
McCOLL [Marlboro Co.]—Services for Jerome “Bucky” Kirkley
Alford, 34, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rogers Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
Mr. Alford died Saturday [November 27]. Born in
Hamlet, N.C., he was a son of Lonnie and Barbara Gainey Alford. He was an
employee of US Packing Inc., in Maxton, N.C.
Surviving are his father of McColl; mother of
McColl; wife, Odellia Alford; son and daughter, Bucky Alford, Elizabeth Alford;
brother, Larry Alford; sisters, Yvonne Lohmeyer, Renee Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Jerome K. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 June 1965.
His SSDI record spells his name Jerome—not Jerone as in the obituary—which is
probably correct.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com): Jerome Kirkley Alford was born 11 June 1965 in Hamlet, Richmond
Co., NC, son of Lonnie Eugene Alford.(mother not listed).
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JESSE W. ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 8 May 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1995
GALIVANT’S FERRY [Horry Co.]—Jesse W. Alford, 74, a farmer,
died Saturday [May 7] in Charleston. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday in
Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
Jesse F. Alford and Golie Alford. He was an Army Veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty Oloughlin of
Springfield, Va.; a granddaughter, Lisa Oloughlin of Springfield, Va., a
step-daughter, Bobbie Denning of Charleston; one half-sister, Leona Hooks of
Galivant’s Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Jesse W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 June 1919.
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JETTIE MAYBELLE HENDRIX ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 9 September 1973
Mrs. Jettie Hendrix Alford, 69, of 1513 Woods
Dr., died Saturday afternoon in a Florence hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m.
Sunday in Waters Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wilson Bailey, Andrew Bailey,
James Baker, Clifton Jones, Louie Williams and Ben Moore.
Mrs. Alford was born in Lamar, a daughter of the
late Zair Hendrix and Josephine Amerson Hendrix. She was a housewife and had
lived in Florence for the past 49 years. She attended St. John’s Episcopal
Church of Florence.
Surviving are her husband, Nathan A. Alford of
Florence; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Dias and Mrs. Dora Wilmont, both of
Florence; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wright of Florence, Mrs. Blanche Jefferson
and Mrs. Mamie Hudson both of Lamar; three brothers, Tom Hendrix, Boyd Hendrix,
and Theo Hendrix all of Lamar, and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Jettie Allford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 March 1904.
See the obituaries of her daughter Virginia Allford
Dias and her mother-in-law Bonnie Cain Alford (with census listings) in this
compilation.
Jettie’s last name is spelled Allford in SSDI
records. A RootsWeb Family Tree says Jettie Maybelle Hendrix Allford’s husband
was Nathan Alfonso Allford, but that his father was Caldwell Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Nathan Alfonso SC1,
Caldwell 1867 SC2, John Calhoun SC3.
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JIMMY JOSEPH ALFORD
Mayer Funeral Home
& Crematorium
Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC—_____ June 2010
ANDREWS—Jimmy Joseph Alford, 58, died Sunday, June 27, 2010,
at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Georgetown on May 10,
1952, a son of Rutledge Alford and Kizzie Collins Alford. He grew up in Andrews
and was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. Mr. Alford was plant manager of
Coastal Wire Co. in Georgetown. He was a member of Piney Forest Baptist Church
and served his church as Chairman of the Deacons for many years. Mr. Alford was
also a member of Boggy Swamp Hunting Club.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Andrews
are: his wife, Gina Ethridge Alford of Andrews; two sons, Justin M. (Mandy)
Alford and Jeremy J. Alford, both of Andrews; two brothers, Carroll Alford and
Don Alford, both of Andrews; two sisters, Judy A. Gray of Greeleyville and
Cheryl A. Davis of Orangeburg; a granddaughter, Carmen Grace Alford of Andrews;
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be four o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, June 30, 2010, at Piney Forest Baptist Church. Officiating will be
the Rev. Ben Walker and Rev. Thad Jacobs. Burial will be private in Andrews
Memorial Cemetery.
Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends prior to the
service at Piney Forest Baptist Church from two until four.
Memorials may be made to Piney Forest Baptist
Church, 641 Piney Forest Rd., Andrews, S.C. 29510.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jimmy
Joseph Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence not listed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Jimmy Joseph 1952 SC1,
Rutledge C. 1921 SC2, Ellie Parker 1892 SC3, John William
1844 SC4.
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JOEL DAVID ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 28 May 1966
HEMINGWAY—Joe D. Alford, 61, a farmer of Nesmith, died after
an apparent heart attack Friday [May 27] at home.
Mr. Alford had lived most of his life in the
Pamplico section of Florence County.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m.
Sunday in St. John Free Will Baptist Church near Pamplico.... Burial, directed
by Morris Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
The body will be at the home of a sister, Mrs.
Alice Miller near Lake City, until an hour before services.
Pallbearers will be Ethridge Alford, Nathan
Alford, John Henry Alford, Leroy Powell, Marshall Powell and Legrande Powell.
Mr. Alford was a son of the late J.W. and Annie
Jane Smith Alford of Pamplico where he was born.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Exie Powell Alford
of the home; three foster daughters, Mrs. Lonza (Leila Mae) Miller, of
Columbia, Mrs. Ester (Adell) Powell of Effingham and Miss Shirley Miller of
Effingham; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Miles of Scranton, Mrs. Charlotte George
of Costa Mesa, Calif.,, Mrs. C.L. Nickerson of Columbia; two brothers, E.P.
Alford of Andrews and S.J. Alford of Columbia, and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his half-brother William
Robert Alford in this compilation.
His widow, Exie P. Alford, was born 21 Jan 1907
and died 28 Jan 1993 [SS# issued in SC, last residence Scranton, Florence Co.,
SC].
AAFA records list him as Joel David Alford, b.
14 May 1905. He is listed as Joel on the 1910 census and Joell D. on the 1920
census.
His lineage: Joel David 1905 SC1,
John William 1844 SC2.
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JOHN CALHOUN ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 3 July 1995
Service for John Calhoun Alford, 84, of 6900
Plainfield Road will be held at 3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Park, with
military rites. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the residence. Memorials
may be made to Carolina Children’s Home. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street
Chapel, is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Saturday, July 1, 1995. Born in
Batesburg, he was a son of the late Napoleon and Maude Bates Alford. A graduate
of Clemson University, he was an Army veteran of World War II, the Korean War
and the Vietnam War; he earned the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member
of Kathwood Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lois Woodward Alford; a
daughter, Linda Eury of Mount Pleasant; and one grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that John C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 April 1911.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: John Calhoun 1911 SC3,
Napoleon 1878 SC1, Calhoun 1850 SC1.
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JOHN CARLIE ALFORD
Brother of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 27 April 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for John Carlie Alford are 5
p.m. today at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Born in Horry Co., a son of the late William and
Reba Willoughby Alford, he died April 24, 2003.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Lane Alford;
sons Johnny, Jack Alford; sisters, Grace Herring, Bernice Summerlin, Waunice
Terry; brother, Malcolm Alford; grands, Tara, Curt, Jennifer, Ryan Alford,
Keith Leviner, Brandon Griggs, Danielle Matthews; and others.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. AAFA records list his birth as 23 May 1928.
See the obituaries of his wife, Barbara Lane
Alford; his father William Gordon Alford; and his aunt Debbie Alford Sarvis in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Carlie 1928 SC1,
William Gordon 1899 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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JOHN D. ALFORD
[Although
he died in TN, we are including his obituary here because he lived most of his
life in SC.]
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 8 May 1919
Mr. John D. Alford died Monday [May 5] at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Henrietta McKibben at Nashville, Tenn. The body
arrived in Dillon yesterday morning and the interment was made at Selkirk. Mr.
Alford had been in failing health for a number of years. About a year ago he
went to the home of his sister in Nashville where he had hoped to be benefited
by the change of climate. He continued to decline, however, and the end came
Monday morning.
Mr. Alford was born near Selkirk, being a member
of the well-known family of that section. His entire life was spent in his
native county. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters; Mr. Henry
Alford, of Maxton; Mrs. Harriet Berry of Marion; Mrs. Henrietta McKibben of
Nashville, Tenn., and Misses Florence and Carolina Alford of Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that John D. Alford was born _____ March 1847.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John D. 1847 SC1, Neill
Little 1799 SC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOHN GORDON ALFORD, JR.
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Monday, 28 February 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
EDGEFIELD [Edgefield Co.], S.C—Graveside services for Mr. J.
Gordon Alford, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church Cemetery....
Mr. Alford, husband of the late Anne J. Alford,
died Sunday, February 27, 2005. Born September 3, 1914 in Elberton [Elbert
Co.], Georgia, he was the son of J. Gordon and Florence Kelley Alford.
Mr. Alford enjoyed a long career as managing
owner of Alford’s Ginnery. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a
lifelong resident of Edgefield County.
Mr. Alford is survived by a daughter, Kathlyn
Alford Aimonetti and husband Ron; three stepsons, John Rainsford, Ben Rainsford
and wife Winfred and George Rainsford and wife Jayne; a sister Mae Alford Bolt;
11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Kathlyn
Williams Alford and a son, John G. Alford, III.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of J.G. Alford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Edgefield, Edgefield Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ann Johnson
Rainsford Alford, and sister Mae Alford Bolt in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Edgefield (District 19), Edgefield Co., SC, Dwelling #38:
John G. Alford head 44 GA GA GA age 28 at 1st
marriage farmer
Florence L. wife 40 VA VA VA age 24 at
1st marriage
John G. Jr. son 15 GA GA VA
Mae dau 8 SC GA VA
1920 CENSUS
Edgefield (District 19), Edgefield Co., SC, Dwelling #94:
John G. Alford head 33 GA GA GA cotton gin
ginner
Florence K. wife 31 VA VA VA
John G. Jr. son 5 GA GA VA
His lineage: John Gordon 1914 GA1, John
Gordon 1886 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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JOHN KNOX ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 October 1957
DILON, Sept. 30—Funeral services for John Knox Alford, 69,
will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bethea Funeral Home.... Interment will be in
Riverside Cemetery.
A son of the late James and Katheryn E. Serling
Alford. He is survived by his widow, the former Mrs. Janie Gaddy, one stepson,
J.W. Gaddy of Sumter; three step grandchildren; one brother Grady of Carolina
section of Dillon County; four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Cottingham of Carolina
section, Mrs. Gus [Maybelle] Alford of Dillon, Mrs. Colon Hasty of
Fayetteville, Mrs. Annie McInnis of Carolina section.
Photo
from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituares of his wife, Jennie Brunson
Gaddy Alford; parents, Daniel James Alford and Catherine Easterling Alford; and
siblings Joseph Grady Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in
this compilation.
On John Knox Alford’s WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 28, a single farmer living in Little Rock,
Dillon Co., SC. He was born 2 July 1889 in Judson, Dillon Co., SC, and has
brown eyes and dark red hair.
Buried next to each other at Riverside
Cemetery:
Jennie Brunson Alford wife of John K. Alford
7/16/1883–8/19/1962
John K. Alford S.C. Pvt. U.S. Army WWI
7/2/1888–9/29/1957
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Knox 1889 SC1,
Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOHN OLIVER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 8 November 1953
MARION, Nov. 7—John Oliver Alford, 65, died about noon today
at his home in Britton’s Neck, after an illness of several years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday
at Nebo Baptist Church.... Interment will be in Reedy Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Addy Richardson
Alford; three daughters, Mrs. Foster Larrimore* of Conway, Mrs. Aubrey
Richardson of Britton’s Neck and Mrs. Pearly Sellers of Myrtle Beach; five
sons, Ned, Len, and Wesley Alford all of Britton’s Neck, Johnny Alford of
Marion and Lincoln Alford of Myrtle Beach.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his children Estelle Alford Sellers Gore and Leon Alford in
this compilation.
The following censuses seem to be the correct
family, but much seems incorrect. The names of the children are not consistent,
and John’s age does not match his 1886 birth year on his WWI Draft
Registration. Furthermore, Estelle was born in 1928, but she does not appear on
the 1930 census.
1930 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 4), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #181:
John
Alford head 40 SC SC SC age 22 at first
marriage farmer
Addie wife 35 SC
SC SC age 17 at first marriage
Ned son 12 SC
SC SC
Allice dau 8 SC
SC SC
Robert son 5 SC
SC SC
Susie dau 0/12 SC
SC SC
Frank J. Larrimore son-in-law 28 SC SC SC age
27 at first marriage
farm
laborer
Lizzie dau 16 SC
SC SC age 15 at first marriage
1920 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #54:
Mary
Richardson head 80 SC SC SC widow
[Mary is Addie’s grandmother—she is listed as such in
1900 in Le Gette. Her mother is probably Mary’s daughter Ida, enumerated with
the family.]
Sarah dau 12 SC
SC SC
John Alford son-in-law 30 SC
SC SC steam railroad laborer
Addie dau 23 SC
SC SC
Lizzie granddau 4-8/12 SC SC
SC
John Jr. grandson 3-1/12 SC SC
SC
Willie grandson 1-6/12 SC SC
SC
John has not been found on the 1910 or 1900 censuses.
On John Olliver Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 32, a farmer living in Centenary,
Marion Co., SC. His birth date is 9 March 1886 and he names Addie Richardson
Alford as his nearest relative.
*Johnny Foster Larrimore, 62, d. 22 Oct 1966 in a car
accident in Florence Co., SC. His surviving wife is Mrs. Lizzie Alford
Larrimore. Pallbearers included Ned, Leon, Eddie, and Lincoln Alford. [Florence
Morning News, 24 Oct 1966]
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JOHN R. ALFORD
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Sunday, 17 February 2002
John R. Alford, 84, of Aiken, S.C., died Monday
of a stroke. Born in Binghamton, he lived in Syracuse more than 40 years,
moving away in 1995. He was a supervisor for the microfilming department of the
Onondaga County Clerk’s Office and had worked at Hendricks Photo Supply.
Survivors: His wife of 62 years, the former
Elizabeth R. Cadwell; two daughters, Sandra Mulherin of South Carolina and
Patricia DeLoye; a son, James of Syracuse; a sister, Gloria Ruby of
Gainesville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services: None
locally. Elliott & Son Funeral Home, Augusta, Ga., had arrangements.
Contributions: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 801 E. Colvin St.,
Syracuse 13205.
In another
article:
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Tuesday, 19 February 2002
Due to incorrect information provided to The
Post-Standard, Sunday’s obituary for John R. Alford, 84, of South Carolina,
who died Feb. 11, incorrectly listed the address for contributions.
Contributions: Bishop David Buys, 215 Walberta Road, Syracuse 13219.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that John R. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 1 Aug 1917, last
residence Trenton, Edgefield Co., SC.
See the obituary of his wife, Elizabeth Rosemond
Cadwell Alford,, in this compilation.
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JOHN WESLEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 May 1977
LAKE CITY—Funeral services for John Wesley Alford will be
conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Mt. Beulah United Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Graham and Godwin Funeral Home
Mr. Alford, 29, died Saturday in a local
hospital after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Williamsburg County, a son
of Mr. John and Leanna Alford.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Lake
City are his wife, Mrs. Yvonda Mae Eaddy Alford of Lake City; a son, Kevin Leon
Alford of the home; a daughter, Miss Yvonne Angela Alford of the home; a
brother, Ananias Alford of Lake City; five sisters, Miss Margaret Alford of
Miami, Fla., Miss Gloria Alford, Miss Myrtle Alford, Miss Laura Alford and Miss
Carmela Alford all of Lake City; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Hattie V.
Fulmore of Lake City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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JOHN WESLEY ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 21 December 1971
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—The Rev. John Wesley Alford Jr., 74,
died Sunday afternoon [Dec 19] at his home in Dillon after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Manning Baptist Church by the Rev. E.A. Spann. Burial will be in
the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by Euclid Lodge No.
19. Services will be directed by Greens Funeral Home of Dillon.
He is survived by a son, Rudolph Alford,
Charlotte, N.C.; four brothers, Gary Drake of Greenville, Champ Drake of
Newark, N.J., Hozier Drake of Newark, N.J., and Thomas Drake of Baltimore, Md.;
a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mella V. Alford of Dillon; and three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Johnnie Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 17 March 1896.
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JOHNNIE LEE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 7 May 1996
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Johnnie Lee Alford were
held Saturday at Magnolia AME Church, Hamer, with burial in the church
cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday, Apr. 24. He was a son
of Maggie Alford Johnson and the late John L. Alford Sr.
Surviving are daughters: Yolanda and Cassandra
Alford; brothers: Theodore and John Luther Alford of Dillon, Bobbie Johnson of
Columbia, Tommie Alford, Baltimore, Dree and Billy Johnson, Paterson, N.J.;
sisters: Margaret Alford, Baltimore, Betty Graves and Sallie McRae, Dillon, and
Jean Dennis, Florence; two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
do not list his death.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves
the African-American community.
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JOHNNY ARCHIE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 20 May 1999
COLUMBIA—Johnny Archie Alford, 47, died Tuesday, May 18,
1999, after an automobile accident.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late
Leamon and Essie Rabon Alford. He was an Army veteran.
Survivors include four brothers, Bobby Alford of
Mullins, Larry Alford of Conway, Robert Alford of Charleston and Tony Alford of
Minnesota; and his paternal grandmother, Sally Alford of Conway.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Berea Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Johnny A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 July 1951.
See the obituaries of his mother, Essie Mae
Rabon Alford; and grandmother Sally Jane Johnson Alford in this compilation. We
included the obituary of his brother Tony Scott Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Johnny Archie 1951 SC1,
Leamon 1930 SC2, Archie Leamon 1907 SC3, Jessie Cannon
1879 SC4, Ashley Levi 1842 SC5, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC6, John B. 1780 NC7, William 1760 NC8.
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JOHNNY EARL ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 8 February 2010
AYNOR—Johnny Earl Alford, age 54 of Hucks Rd. passed away
February 6, 2010 at Conway Medical Center.
Surviving Mr. Alford is one son: Hubert Alford
and one daughter Penny Alford both of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday,
February 9, 2010 at Happy Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Larrimore
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the church fellowship
hall following the funeral.
Sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Johnny Alford fund, Conway National Bank P.O. Box 400, Aynor S.C. 29511.
Mr. Alford and his family are in the care of
Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Johnny Earl Alford (SS# issued in VA)
was born 12 Oct 1954, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his mother, Edna Earle
Hughes Alford; and brother Milton Alexander Alford in this compilation.
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JOHNNY LEE “HARPO” ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 June 2002
Johnny Lee “Harpo” Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 28
Place of Birth: of Dillon
Date of Death: Friday [June 21]
Place of Death: wreck outside of Latta on Little Zion Road
Place of Burial: St. Matthews AME Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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JOHNNY TRAVIS ALFORD, SR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 1 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
CAMDEN—Memorial services for Johnny T. Alford Sr., 53, will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lone Oak Baptist Church, Eatonton, Ga. Cooke
Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford died Monday. He was a son of Lawrence
and Margie Hightower Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Kay Alford; sons,
Timothy, Travis, Judson Alford, Raymond Cox and Robert Evans; daughters, Gayle
Cooper and Nee Evans; brother, James Alford; sisters, Betty Greenway, Joanne
Herring and Joyce Anderson; 11 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
A death notice was also published in this newspaper,
where Johnny’s middle name was listed.
We included the obituary of his brother James
Lawrence Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
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JOSEPH GRADY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 January 1976
LITTLE ROCK [Dillon Co.]—Joseph Grady Alford, 81, died in a
Bennettsville hospital Monday after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at
3 p.m. in the Whitner Funeral Home in Bennettsville. Burial will be in Carolina
Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion, son of the late
D.J. and Catherine Easterling Alford. He was a retired farmer and attended the
Marion and Dillon County schools. He was an army veteran of World War I, and a
member of the Carolina Presbyterian Church where he was an elder emeritus.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth McLaurin
Alford of Little Rock; a son, James Duncan Alford of Little Rock; a daughter,
Mrs. P.K. Van Ripper of Jacksonville, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Mabelle A.
Alford of Dillon, Mrs. Jessie Cottingham of Clio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hasty of
Fayetteville, N.C.; also two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 April 1894.
See the obituares of his parents, Daniel James
Alford and Catherine Easterling Alford; son James Duncan Alford; and siblings
John Knox Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Joseph Grady 1894 SC1,
Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JOSEPH MACK ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 14 June 1962
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Joseph Mack Alford, 72, of the Homewood
section of Horry County, died Wednesday in a local hospital following an
extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.
Friday at North Conway Church of God.... Burial will be in Aynor Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sgt. Lynwood L. Alford,
Bobby Moore, Delmas Moore, Paul Moore, Wallace Singleton and Lavon Alford.
Friends may call at Goldfinch Funeral Home until
the hour of services.
Mr. Alford was born in the Socastee section of
Horry County, a son of the late Robert and Mary Alford. He was a member of
North Conway Church of God. Until retirement he was employed at Dargan Lumber
Mfg. Co. of Conway.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Addie J. Moore
Alford; two sons, Donnie Alford, Murrells Inlet, Gurley Alford, Aynor; one
step-son Charlie Moore of Conway; two brothers, Dock Alford, Centenary, Thomas
B. Alford, Hartsville; one sister, Mrs. Effie Jackson, Marion.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Doctor Larie
Alford and Southern Albert Alford in this compilation.
AAFA records list his name as Joseph McDonald
Alford, but the only record that shows that middle name is AAFA’s unsourced marriage
record.
AAFA records list his wife as Addie R. Johnson.
Online family trees list her parents as William Roswell Johnson and Georgianna
Catherine Barnhill.
On Joe Mack Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 28, a self-employed farmer living in Conway,
Horry Co., SC. He is married and has 3 children. He was born 16 April 1889 in
Horry Co. and signed his name J.M. Alford.
1930 CENSUS
Conway, (District 7), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #181:
J.M.
Alford head 45 SC SC SC farmer
age
25 at 1st marriage
Addie wife 50 SC SC SC age
22 at 1st marriage
Donnie son 17 SC SC SC
Gurley H. son 15 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Conway, (District 84), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #47:
Joe
M. Alford head 30 SC SC SC farmer
Addie wife 36 SC SC SC
Charlie M. son 11 SC SC SC
Donnie son 7 SC SC SC
Gurley H. son 5 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Buck (District 46), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #249:
John R.
Alford head 60 SC SC SC 1st marriage
40 years
farmer
Mary F.
Alford wife 48 SC SC SC 9 children, 8
living
Joseph
M. Alford son 22 S SC SC
Arthur
J. Alford son 13 S SC SC
Mary E.
Alford dau 20 S SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Conway, (District 48), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #240:
Addie
Moore head 26 SC SC SC widow farmer
2
children, 1 living
Charlie M. son 1-10/12 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Joseph Mack 1887 SC1,
John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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JOSEPH VALINE ALFORD
Uncle of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 11 December 1969
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Joseph Valine Alford, 61, died Tuesday
[December 8] in a Florence hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3
p.m. at Meares Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery.
Born in Horry County, Mr. Alford was a son of
the late Preston and Nellie Skipper Alford, He was a member of the First
Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ora Mae Baker
Alford; a son, Calvin P. Alford of Mullins; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Verna
Mae) Bell of Goldsboro, N.C., Mrs. W.L. Lavinia Smith of Florence; four
half-brothers, Miley Alford of Georgetown, Ebbie Alford, Meddie Alford and Coly
Alford, all of Florida; two half-sisters, Mrs. Dosky Sarvis of Marion and Mrs.
Martha Miller of Columbia; and seven grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 August 1907,
which is probably an incorrect year, and died _____ Dec 1969. His last
residence is listed as Mullins, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ora Mae Baker
Alford; and his siblings Debbie Lee Alford Sarvis and William Gordon Alford in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Valine 1908 SC1,
Joseph Preston 1877 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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JUANITA ALFORD MCNEIL
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 14 September 1989
Name: Juanita Alford McNeil
Parents: Dan and Ethel Alford
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: a Florence hospital
Place of Burial: St. Marys Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show Juanita McNeil (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 Jan 1923 and died 10
Sept 1989, last residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC.
Possibly:
1920 CENSUS
Red Bluff (District 127), Marlboro Co., SC, Dwelling #205:
Dannie Alford head B 30 SC SC
SC farmer
Ethel wife B 24 SC
SC SC
Gertrude dau B 8 SC
SC SC
Oleney son B 6 SC
SC SC
Edgar son B 5 SC
SC SC
Noah McRae boarder B 70 SC SC SC widower
No one in this family has been located in 1930 except
possibly Gertrude Alford, 21 single, living in Latta, Dillon Co. with a young
daughter.
On Dannie Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 26, a farm laborer living in Clio, Marlboro Co.,
SC, where he was born on 6 Nov 1891. He has a wife and 3 childre, race is “African,”
and he signed with his mark.
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JUANITA HALFORD HOPKINS
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Juanita Halford Hopkins, 81, of 205 East Pearl
Street. White Oak Manor, and formerly of Lyman, died on Monday, November 4,
2002, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at the First Baptist Church of Lyman. Burial was
in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of
the late James Walter and Emma Gibbs Halford and the wife of the late Frank
William Hopkins. She was retired from Springs Industries.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Hopkins
Ervin and her husband, Edd, of Spartanburg, three sisters, Ruth Campbell and
Frances Eledge, both of Spartanburg, and Jerry Palmer of Cincinnati, OH, and a
brother, Dewey Halford of Spartanburg.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of Juanita’s brother James
Edward Halford (with census reports) in this compilation.
Her HALFORD lineage, in part from Dyer Family
Tree on Ancestry.com, 27 Dec 2008: Juanita 1921 SC1, James Walter
1892 NC2, Samuel Zebulon Columbus 1862 NC3, John Wesley
1837 NC4, Thomas Jefferson 1802 NC5, John 1765 VA6,
John 1745 ?? 7.
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JUANITA SHELLEY ALFORD
Mother of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 27 March 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Juanita Shelley Alford, age 91 of Lakeside
Drive, wife of the late Leon Jehu Alford, died Thursday, Mar. 25, 2004 at
Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born in Aynor, a daughter of the
late John Toles and Susan Adeline Todd Shelley. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Conway for 50 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of the DAR and
of Daughters of the Confederacy.
Surviving are two sons, John A. Alford of Goose
Creek and Leon J. Alford, Jr. of Plantation, Fla.; two grandchildren, John
Ashley Alford, II and Jason Toles Alford of Plantation, Fla.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at
Hillcrest Cemetery…. The family will receive friends 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
before the service at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Juanita S. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 October 1912,
last residence Conway, Horry Co.
See the obituary of her husband Leon Jehu Alford
Sr. in this compilation.
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JUDY ELIZABETH ALFORD HEMBREE
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 9 October 1999
ROCK HILL—Services for Judy Elizabeth Alford Hembree, 49,
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cauthen Funeral Home, Rock Hill Chapel, with
burial in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 tonight at the funeral
home and other times at the home.
Mrs. Hembree died Friday [October 8]. Born in
Rock Hill, she was a daughter of Lorenzo Burt Alford and Margie Lee McCall
Alford.
Surviving are her husband, Gary Wayne Hembree;
sons, Mike Hembree, Gary Hembree Jr., Dylan Hembree; daughter, Sandi Davis;
parents, of Rock Hill; two brothers; two sisters.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Judy E. Hembree (SS# issued in SC) was
born 14 Oct 1949, last residence Rock Hill, York Co., SC.
See the obituary of her parents, Lorenzo Burt
Alford and Margie Lee McCall Alford, in this compilation.
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JULIA HENRIETTA ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 30 March 1939
Miss Julia Alford died at her ancestral home, “The
Cedars,” near Selkirk, Tuesday night [March 28], following an illness of little
more than a week. Miss Alford, a daughter of the late Capt. W. McD. and Sarah
McLean Alford, was in her 73rd year.
Miss Alford was a highly cultured woman and was
widely connected throughout the county. Her life was devoted to literature and
teaching, and for several years she was a valued member of the Dillon High
school faculty.
Surviving are four sisters, Miss Mary Grace
Alford, Miss Annie Nash Alford and Mrs. Thomas G. McLeod, of “The Cedars,” and
Miss Douschka Alford, Maryville, Tenn.; one brother, R. L. Alford, “The Cedars”;
two nieces, Mrs. S. B. McMaster of Columbia and Mrs. A. C. McIntyre, Toronto,
Canada, and two nephews, T. G. McLeod, Charlotte, N. C., and Yancey McLeod,
Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Julia Henrietta Alford was born 2 April 1866.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion
Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Mary Grace Alford,
McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Julia Henrietta 1866 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JULIAETTE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 27 August 1996
Name: Juliaette Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 90
Date of Death: Thursday, August 22, 1996
Place of Death: Presbyterian Home in Florence
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Juliaette Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Apr 1906,
last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James
Little Alford, Manton C. Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and
Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Juliaette 1906 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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JULIUS MICHAEL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 29 April 1973
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
AYNOR—Julius Michael Alford Sr., 21, died Friday evening
[April 27] in a drowning accident near Aynor.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m.
Sunday at Meares Mortuary in Mullins.... Burial will be in Rehobeth Methodist
Cemetery in Galivants Ferry.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
Ola Frances Huggins Alford and the late Julius Thomas Alford. He was a
construction worker with Powers Construction Co. in Myrtle Beach and a member
of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Aynor High School.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his
wife, Mrs. Patsy Johnson Alford of Aynor; a son, Julius Michael Alford Jr.; a
daughter, Brandi Lynn Alford, both of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Jackie (Ida
Mae) Jackson of Dillon, Mrs. Rudolph (Helen) Martin of Aynor, Miss Audrey
Alford of Mullins, and Mrs. Linda Causey of the home.
In another
article:
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 May 1973
AYNOR—Julius Michael Alford, 21, drowned Friday [April 27]
when his boat capsized in a pond on Highway 319 near Aynor.
Born in Marion County, he was a son of Ola
Frances Huggins Alford and the late Julius Thomas Alford. He was a construction
worker with Powers Construction Co, in Myrtle Beach.
Surviving are his mother of Aynor and his widow,
Mrs. Patsy Johnson Alford of Aynor; a son; Julius M. Alford Jr. of the home; a
daughter, Miss Brandi Lynn Alford of the home; fours sisters; Mrs. Jackie (Ida
Mae) Jackson of Dillon, Mrs. Rudolph (Helen) Martin of Aynor, Miss Audrey
Alford of Mullins and Mrs. Linda Causey of the home.
Services were held Sunday at Meares Mortuary in
Mullins with burial in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery in Galvant’s Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Julius Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 July 1951.
See the obituaries of his parents, Julius Thomas
Alford and Ola Frances Huggins Alford; and his sisters Audrey Ann Alford Linda
Alford Berry in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Julius Michael 1951 SC1,
Julius Thomas 1912 SC2, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC3, Ashley
Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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JULIUS THOMAS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 January 1968
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY—Julius Alford, 55, died at his home Monday
morning [Jan 29].
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at
the Gethsemane Baptist Church with burial at the Methodist Rehobeth Church
Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
the late Daniel Mayberry and Mattie Turner Alford. He was married to the former
Ola Frances Huggins.
Surviving are the widow; a son, Julius Michael
Alford; four daughters, Miss Ida Mae Alford and Linda Alford, both of the home,
Mrs. Rudolph (Helen) Martin of Aynor, Miss Audrey Alford of Mullins; a brother,
Daniel M. Alford of Galivants Ferry; three sisters, Mrs. Bliss W. McCrackin of
Mullins, Mrs. Carl Hardwick of Galivants Ferry and Mrs. Venoy Shelley of
Nichols.
Meares Funeral Service of Mullins is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Julius Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 Oct 1912.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ola Frances
Huggins Alford; his children Audrey Ann Alford, Linda Alford Berry, and Julius
Michael Alford (his middle name from his son’s obituary); and his sisters Esta Mae
Alford Hardwick, Ruby Alford McCrackin, and Ethel M. Alford Shelley in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Julius Thomas 1912 SC1,
Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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KATHERINE ALFORD SPOONER HYMAN
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 20 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Katherine Alford Hyman, 81, died Friday, October
16, 1998, at her home. Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 18, 1998
at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon.
Mrs. Hyman was born in Rowland, North Carolina,
on November 3, 1916, a daughter of the late Sion Walter and Ada Gertrude
Williams Alford. She attended WC-UNC at Greensboro, NC, and the Washington
Secretarial School in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Hyman was married to the late Lewis
Bernard Hyman and she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she
was a member of the Women’s Morning Circle.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Alford McCutcheon of Dillon, stepsons, Lewis Bernard Hyman, Jr. of Greenville,
Delaware, and J. Charles Hyman of Columbia, nieces, Anna Katherine Bass of
Dillon, Elizabeth McCutcheon Rozier of Myrtle Beach, and Suzanne Bell McLaurin
of Dillon, nephews, O. Kenneth McCutcheon of Gastonia, NC, G.H. Bell, III of
Savannah, GA, and Sion Alford of High Point, NC, several great-nieces and
nephews, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A sister, Ada “Widdy”
Alford Bell, preceded her in death.
Photos
from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm that Katherine A. Hyman (SS# issued in DC) was born 3 November
1916, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
Katherine’s first husband was James Earl
Spooner:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 9 August 1951
Name: James Earl Spooner
Spouse: Katherine Alford Spooner
Place of Birth: Native of Iva, SC
Date of Death: July 28, 1951
Place of Death: Tampa, FL
Place of Burial: Myrtle Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa,
FL
Her wedding announcement:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 8 November 1953
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bonnell Arnette announce the
marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Katherine Alford Spooner, to Lewis B. Hyman
Sr. Saturday, Oct. 31....
Mrs. Hyman is an Alumna of WCUNC and Washington
Secretarial College.
Mr. Hyman attended Wofford College and the
School of Pharmacy of the Medical College of South Carolina. He is president of
Hyman Auto Company and City Motor Company....
AAFA NOTES:
See the obituaries of her parents, Sion Walter
Alford and Ada Gertrude Williams Alford Arnette; and her sister Ada Williams
Alford Bell in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Katherine 1916 NC1, Sion
Walter 1886 NC2, Wiley Cherry 1852 NC3, Jacob 1789 NC4,
James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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KEVIN ANDREW ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 December 1975
Name: Kevin Andrew Alford
Parents: William Aaron and Kathleen Roberts Alford
Date of Birth/Age: infant son
Date of Death: Monday
Place of Death: a hospital here
Place of Burial: services: Oak Grove Independent Holiness
Church
Photo
from Little Bless Holiness Church Cemetery, Oak Grove, Dillon Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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KIM E. POPE HALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 21 August 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Kim Pope Halford, 43, of 2479 Country Club Road,
died on Thursday, August 19, 2004. She was the wife of James E. Halford.
Born on February 8, 1961 in Columbia, South
Carolina, she was the daughter of Hannah Steward Ashley and Marshall Bull Ashley
and the late Robert Miles Pope, Sr. She was a 1979 graduate of Spartanburg High
School, a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Halford is survived by her son, Joshua
James Halford of Spartanburg; sisters, Robyn Pope Lawing of Mooresboro, North
Carolina and Stacy Pope Nelson of Spartanburg; brother, Robert Robbie Miles
Pope, Jr. of Spartanburg; maternal grandmother, Madge Stewart of Columbia,
South Carolina; nephews, Nicholaus Lawing and Matthew Pope; and nieces,
Brittany Lawing, Megan Hawkins, and Morganne Nelson. She was predeceased by a
daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Halford.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 22,
2004 at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens.
In another
article, source unknown:
SPARTANBURG—Kim Pope Halford, 43, of 2479 Country Club Road,
died Thursday, August 19, 2004. She was the wife of James E. Halford.
Born on February 8, 1961 in Columbia, SC, she
was the daughter of Hannah Steward Ashley and Marshall “Bull” Ashley and the
late Robert Miles Pope, Sr. She was a 1979 graduate of Spartanburg High School,
a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Halford is survived by her son, Joshua
James Halford of Spartanburg, her sisters, Robyn Pope Lawing of Mooresboro, NC
and Stacy Pope Nelson of Spartanburg, her brother, Robert “Robbie” Miles Pope,
Jr of Spartanburg; her maternal grandmother, Madge Stewart of Columbia, SC.,
nephews, Nicholaus Lawing and Matthew Pope; and nieces, Brittany Lawing, Megan
Hawkins, and Morganne Nelson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nicole
Elizabeth Halford.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 22,
2004 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. R.E. Lybrand,
Jr., and the Rev. Jeff Erbskorn officiating. The family will receive friends
one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary. Burial will follow at Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens.
The family is at the home of her mother at 491
Webber Road.
In remembrance of Kim, memorials may be made to
Lineberger Memorial Gardens, c/o of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 415 South Pine
Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; Mobile Meal Service of Spartanburg County, P.O.
Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or SAFE Homes/Rape Crisis Coalition, 158 West
Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Condolences may be sent to the family online by
visiting www.lanfordfuneralhomes.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Kim E. Halford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, James
Edward Halford Sr., in this compilation.
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KITTY JANE ALFORD CURRIE
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 27 January 1916
Mrs. J.V. Currie died at her home near McColl [Marlboro
Co.] on the 13th instant after a lingering illness with Bright’s disease and
was buried at the Alford cemetery on the day following, the services being
performed by Dr. Harrell of the McColl Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Currie was born in this county [then Marion
Co.] on Sept 27th, 1855, being a daughter of Zion M. and Margaret Ann Alford.
In 1876 she was wedded to Mr. J.V. Currie who died in 1908. She was a sister of
Mrs. D.M. Carmichael of Dillon and is survived by one child, Mrs. Maggie McLaughlin
of McColl.
AAFA NOTES: From
Harllee’s Kinfolks, Vol. 2, p. 1457, 1461: Kitty Alford, daughter of
Sion Alford and Margaret Ann McLucas.
Kittie Jane Curry’s death certificate confirms
her birth and death dates. Her parents were Sion H. Alford and Margaret Ann
McLucas, both born in Marlboro Co. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955
(Ancestry.com)]
Her husband is Julius V. Currie, born 5 Dec
1851, the son of Neill R. Currie and Flora Alford. Julius died 27 March 1908.
Flora was the daughter of Neill Little Alford and Grace McPherson.
Her lineage: Kitty Jane 1855 SC, Sion about 1831
TN, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5,
Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LAURA DEAN FOSTER ALFORD
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Friday, 6 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Laura Dean Foster Alford of 5532 Broomal St.
died Nov. 30, 2002.
She was the daughter of the late Bill and Ellie
Foster of Inman.
Survivors include five sons, one daughter and 11
grandchildren. Other survivors include an adopted sister, Ellie Mae Foster
Turner of Philadelphia and one adopted brother, Calvin Foster of New York City.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday
at Cannon Chapel of Funeral Service in Inman. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church Cemetery in Inman.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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LEATHA MAY ALFORD BEAVER
[A nearly
identical article was published in The Sun News on the same day.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 2 February 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Leatha Alford Beaver, 69,
will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Andrew Methodist Church, with burial in
the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at
Kannaday’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Beaver died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, in
Florence. Born Feb. 3, 1928, in Gallivants Ferry, she was a daughter of the
late Berry Coleman and Glenn Cook Alford, and was married to the late Oscar
Maloy Beaver. She was a member of Mount Andrew Methodist Church.
Surviving are son, Jerryl Thomas Beaver of
Temperance Hill; daughter, Glenda Beaver Stewart of Florence; brother, Billy F.
Alford of Mullins, sisters, Edna Gerrald of Galivants Ferry and Juanita Ariola
of Waterbury, Conn.; and three grandchildren.
Photos
from Mount Andrew Cemetery, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Leatha A. Beaver (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of her father, Berry Coleman
Alford, and siblings Arthur Leneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Annie
Alma Alford Elvington, and Edna Alford Gerrald in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Leatha May 1928 SC1,
Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel
1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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LEILA ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 2 February 1978
Name: Miss Lelia Alford
Parents: Andrew and Stella Cox Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 62
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: a Marion hospital
Place of Burial: Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery
Photo
from Dillon County, South
Carolina Cemeteries
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Leila Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 May 1915, last
residence Marion, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her brothers Eugene Alford
(with extensive Notes) and Elwood Alford in this compilation.
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LEON ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 25 December 1997
MARION [Marion Co.]—Leon Alford, 76, formerly of Socastee
[Horry Co.] died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at English Park Nursing Center after
an illness.
He was born in Marion County, a son of the late
John Oliver and Addie Richardson Alford. He was a retired painter.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Alford of
Marion; two sons, Bill Alford of Myrtle Beach and Mitchell Alford of Marion;
two daughters, Dorothy Cooper of Conway and Emmarie ‘‘Rea’’ Poston of
Johnsonville; two brothers, Lincoln Alford of Myrtle Beach and David Alford of
Gresham; two sisters, Estelle Sellers of Garden City Beach and Eva Richardson
of Brittons Neck; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a
great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.
Friday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. A graveside funeral will be at
1 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Leon Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 November 1921.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Irene
Poston Alford; father, John Oliver Alford; and his sister Estelle Alford
Sellers Gore in this compilation.
His lineage: Leon 1921 SC1, John
Oliver 1886 SC2.
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LEON JEHU ALFORD, SR.
Father of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 26 November 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Leon Jehu Alford Sr., 91, of Lakeside
Drive, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Conway Nursing Center after an illness.
He was born Oct. 23, 1910, in Horry County, a
son of the late Ashley Levi and Carrie Page Alford. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Conway and retired from Conway Auto Parts as a
precision mechanic after 51 years of service. He was a member of Woodman of the
World and Masonic Lodge No. 65 in Conway for more than 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita S. Alford of
Conway; two sons, Leon J. Alford Jr. of Plantation, Fla., and John Alford and
his wife, Mearlyn of Charleston; two sisters, Ida Alford Hardwick of Aynor and
Sallie Alford Rogers of Columbia; and two grandchildren, Jason Alford and
Ashley Alford.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Hadden will officiate.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Leon J. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Shelley
Alford; his brother Ashley Levi Alford; and his sisters Loretta Froline Alford
Perritt, Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Leon Jehu 1910 SC1,
Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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LEROY BERTRAM ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 28 May 1931
Leroy B. Alford, for twenty-six years a
successful farmer of Dillon County, died after an illness of many months at his
home near Latta Tuesday night [May 26].
Mr. Alford was born at Alfordsville, Robeson
county, N. C., July 26th, 1870. On July 22nd, 1896 he was
married to Miss Sallie Singleton Reaves, who with three sons, David B. Alford,
George Robert Alford and Leonard B. Alford, Jr. and three daughters, Miss
Elizabeth J. Alford, Mrs. Lewis Salter of Norman, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ralph
Ramsey of Brevard, N.C., survives him.
He was throughout his life a good neighbor a
willing and generous helper in every worthy appeal for charity, always deeply
and actively interested in the uplift and welfare of his community. He was
placed in many positions of responsibility and public trust, the duties of
which he performed acceptably and well.
His clean life, his irreproachable character,
unquestioned integrity, his generosity uniform gentleness of manner, his
unfailing kindness of disposition made him greatly respected by all who knew
him and will cause him to be sorely missed by this entire community.
The funeral was held at 3 o’clock Wednesday
afternoon and interment was made at the family burial ground near Floydale.
Photo
from Dunbarton Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Floydale, Dillon Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his wife, Sallie Singleton Reaves Alford, and his son George
Robert Alford in this compilation.
Leroy B. Alford’s death certificate confirms his
birth and death dates. He died of chronic uremia and was buried on 27 May 1931
in Dunbarton Cemetery. His wife was Sallie Singleton Reaves and his parents
were David alford and Elizabeth W. Alford. [South Carolina Death Records,
1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
1920 CENSUS
Dillon (District 32), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #399:
Roy Alford head 49 NC
NC NC farmer
Sallie wife 48 SC
SC SC
Elizabeth dau 21 NC
NC SC
Reeves dau 20 NC
NC SC
Mary dau 18 NC
NC SC
David son 16 NC
NC SC
George R. son 9 SC
NC SC
Leonard son 6 SC
NC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Leroy Bertram 1870 NC1,
David 1836 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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LEROY DENZELL ALFORD, III
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 15 July 2001
EASTOVER [Richland Co.]—Graveside services for infant Leroy
Denzell Alford, III, will be held at 1 p.m Monday at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Cemetery, Eastover. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Lower Richland Chapel is in
charge.
Born on July 12, 2001, he was the son of Mr.
Leroy Alford, Jr. and Mrs. Vanessa Alford.
He is survived by his parents; sisters, Courtney
Pearson, Lanessa Alford, Alisia Alford; brother, James Pearson; grandmother,
Linda Graham; grandfathers, Lonnie Anderson, Sr. and Leroy Alford, Sr.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
Leevy’s
Funeral Home serves the African-American community.
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LEROY EARL ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 14 August 1997
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Leroy Earl Alford, 64, died Tuesday, Aug.
12, 1997, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late
Dan Allen [sic—should be Allen Marvin] and Rosa Huggins Alford.
Survivors include a son, William Alford of
Conway; two daughters, Sylvia Milburn and Wanda Capps, both of Conway; two
brothers, Vernon Alford of Greenville and D.A. Alford of Moncks Corner; a
sister, Joyce Martin of Orangeburg; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at White
Savannah Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Golfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 September 1932.
See the obituaries of his brothers Dan Allen
Alford, Quincy A. Alford, and Vernon Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Leroy Earl 1932 SC1,
Allen Marvin 1905 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4,
Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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LETHA G. MARTIN ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 16 March 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Letha Alford, 81, died Tuesday,
Mar. 14, 2006. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday in Graham Funeral Home Chapel,
with entombment in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In another
article:
Graham Funeral Home
March 2006
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Letha Alford, 81, wife of
Norwood Alford for 63 years, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Georgetown
Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 17,
2006 at 3:00 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Clide
E. Glover, Sr. Entombment will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
She was born March 19, 1924 in Horry County, a
daughter of the late Kirb Martin and Georgiana Cannon Martin.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and was of the
Protestant faith. She enjoyed gardening, canning, her flowers, and her
grandchildren.
Surviving are: her husband; three sons, Ronald
Alford and his wife, Anne of Greenville; Hoyt Alford and his wife Velma, of
Rockingham, NC; and David Alford of Walterboro; two sisters, Eunice Nobles and
Mary Williams, both of Fayetteville, NC; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney
Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010 Rockville, MD 20852-9813.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Letha G. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
See the obituary of her husband, Norwood Alford,
in this compilation.
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LETHER ALFORD ISAAC SCOTT
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Monday, 15 September 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
EASTOVER [Richland Co.]—Lether Isaac Scott, of 120 Newtown
Road, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003.
Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of
the late Arthur and Mary Bell Alford.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby and Williams
Isaac, both of Eastover; six daughters, Martha Jackson of Donalds, Leola Green
of Gadsden, Mary Edmonds, Anne Jones, Dianne Ward, all of Hopkins, and Carrie
Isaac of Charlotte; four brothers, Izell Alford, James Alford, Robert Alford,
and Leroy Alford; five sisters, Susann Paterson, Ethel Anthony, Nellie
Mattingly, Mary Alford, and Thelma Graham; 18 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Services are 2 p.m. today at Daughters of Zion
Church. J.P. Holley Funeral Home, Columbia, is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
The J.P.
Holley Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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LEVI SOLOMON ALFORD
HORRY HERALD
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ March 1914
Funeral Notice
By divine permission I will preach the funeral
of the late L. Solomon Alford, at Gethsemina Baptist Church on the 4th Sunday
in August 1914 about 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Everybody, especially the old
soldiers, are invited to attend the exercises.—H.G. Fowler
Photo
from Teresa Hilburn
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of his daughter Maggie Alford Hilburn in this compilation.
From Teresa Hilburn, great-granddaughter of
Maggie Alford, daughter of Levi Solomon Alford: “I believe the ‘August’
reference in the obituary is an error and should read ‘March,’ as the paper is
dated March 1914. Also, I have visited Solomon Alford’s grave at Gethsemane
Cemetery on several occasions, and the headstone reads date of death as ‘Mar. 2,
1914.’”
From the work of
descendant Johnny O. Sarvis, Jr. (Debbie Lee1, Joseph Preston2,
Arnold Bethel3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B.
1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6):
The oldest brother Sol fought from 1861 until May of 1865
with Gen Arthur M. Mannigault (man-nee-go)’s army on the Western Front in
Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and at the close of the war were paroled in N.C.
Sol stayed in N.C. and on 22 Feb 1866, a lady that Sol was engaged to died,
while giving birth to a little girl.....
Sol came back in the winter of 1870 and married Elizabeth
Mincey, daughter of Jesse and Susannah Mincey. Sol gave the little girl, Maggie
(Magdalene) to Duke and Feraby to keep. He and Elizabeth bought a farm at
Moores Mill just above Mt. Trolley church and there they raised 4 boys and 5
girls, a set of twins died at birth. Maggie grew up and married Wingate
Hilbourn, she died on 19 Nov 1948. She is buried at Old Gethsemane. Sol moved
to Bayboro about 1901, he died in March of 1914 and is buried at Old
Gethsemane. His wife is buried at Old Dorman graveyard. Sol’s granddaughter,
Eva Squires, lives 100 yds. from where Sol’s old house was.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Levi Solomon 1841 SC1,
Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC2, John B. 1780 NC3, William
1760 NC4.
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LILLIAN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 12 November 1970
MARION—Miss Lillian Alford, a public school and private
instructor of music in Marion for 70 years, died Tuesday afternoon in a local
rest home following a long illness.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at
3 p.m. in Alford Cemetery in Dillon County. Burial will be directed by Smith
Brothers Funeral Home.
Miss Alford was born in Marion County, a
daughter of the late Neill Little and Eugenia Stackhouse Alford. She was a
graduate of Linwood College at Linwood, N.C., and studied music at Bath, Pa.
She was active in civic groups in her earlier years.
Surviving is a nephew, Neill H. Alford of
Charlottesville, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lillian Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 Oct 1878 and
died _____ Nov 1970.
See the obituaries of her brothers Neill Herbert
Alford Sr. and Thomas Lee Alford; and her nephew Neill Herbert Alford Jr. in
this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lillian 1878 SC1, Neill
Little 1848 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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LILLIAN ALFORD BOWMAN
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 21 November 2004
COLUMBIA—Services for Lillian Alford Bowman, 86, will be
held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel A.M.E. Church with burial in Crescent Hill
Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7 tonight at Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor
Street Chapel. She died Nov. 15, 2004.
Surviving are son, Gregory Bowman; sister, Cleo
Yongue.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lillian A. Bowman (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 May 1918.
See the obituaries of her siblings and Alma E.
Alford Denley, Myrtle Alford Sanders, Nathaniel Alford, and Sansberry Edward
Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. Her father
Granville and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each census
from 1880 through 1930.
Her lineage: Lillian 1918 SC1,
Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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LILLIAN LUCILLE ALFORD REECE SWANSON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 28 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Services for Lillian Alford Swanson, 81, of 1829
Senate Street, will be held on January 5, 2003, at First Baptist Church, Boyce
Chapel. She died on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street
Chapel, is in charge.
Born on October 2, 1921 in Scotland County, NC,
she was the eldest of seven children of Joseph and Maude Alford. She was the
widow of Col. Raymond W. Swanson, U.S. Army Dental Corps (Ret.). She attended
Western Carolina UNC at Greensboro and Flora McDonald College in Red Springs,
NC, before beginning her career as an interior designer in Atlanta in 1940.
Surviving are her sons, Paul Reece of Atlanta,
Richard A. Reece of Chapin, and Michael K. Reece of Hopkins; stepdaughter, Linda
Koin of Columbia; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one sister; and
three brothers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm that Lillian A. Swanson (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 October
1921, last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
1930 CENSUS
Stewartsville (District 6), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling #64:
Joe B. Alford head 29 SC SC SC age 21 at
1st marriage cotton mill laborer
Maude wife 27 NC NC NC age 19
at 1st marriage
Lillian L. dau 8 NC SC NC
Marjorie M. dau 6 NC SC NC
Joe B. son 5 NC SC NC
Ethel B. dau 2-5/12 NC SC NC
James C. son 11/12 NC SC NC
Notation in entire Home Data column on this page: “House
furnished free by mill to workers.”
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com): Lillian Lucille Alford, born 2 Oct 1921 in Scotland Co., NC,
daughter of Joe B. Alford and Maude Edwards.
On Jo Barcie Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 18, a “farm boy” living in Loris,
Horry Co., SC. He was born 11 Oct 1899, and his nearest relative is J.T. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Lillian Lucille 1921 NC1,
Joseph Barcy 1899 SC2, John Thomas SC3, Joseph 1861 SC4,
Joseph/Joel 1842 SC5, Joel 1800 SC6.
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LILLIE BELL FRANKLIN ALFORD
Wife of Walter Thomas Alford, AAFA #0683
Photo
from her funeral program
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 30 June 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
HARTSILLE [Darlington Co., SC]—Funeral services for Lillie
B. Alford will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at First Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral
Home of Hartsville....
Surviving are five daughters, Jessie A. Stickey
of Washington, D.C., Mary H. Yarbourough [AAFA #1321]of Aiken, Gradye F.
Stephen of Patterson, N.J., Beverly Alford [AAFA #0686] of District Heights,
Md., and Linda R. Alford of Florence; three sons, Norman L. Alford of
Arlington, Texas, William Alford of Hamlet, N.C., and Reginald D. Alford of
Hartsville; one brother, Joseph Scott of Baltimore, Md.; 17 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lillie Bell Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 Sept 1916
and died 27 June 2007.
See the obituary of her husband, Walter Thomas
Alford, in this compilation. See also her funeral program for
much more information about her life.
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LILLIE BELLE MCCALL ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 6 March 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LATTA—Services for Lillie Belle Alford are 2 p.m. Saturday
at Mt. Olive Baptist Church; burial in McLeod Cemetery, Dillon Co. House of
Thomas Funeral Home, Dillon, is in charge.
Born in Dillon Co. to Nette and Corina McCall,
she died Feb. 29, 2004.
Surviving: children, Helen, John, Paul McCall,
Shirley, Susie, Billy Alford, Barbara Harley, Corrina Moore, Martha Johnson,
James McGill; 27 grands and great-grands.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lillie B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 November 1928,
last residence Loris, Horry Co.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home serves the
African-American community.
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LINDA ALFORD BERRY
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Friday, 14 August 2009
Linda Alford Berry, 62, died Wednesday, August
12, 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness.
She was born September 1, 1946 in Marion County,
a daughter of the late Julius Thomas Alford and the late Ola Frances Huggins
Alford. Linda was a retired cashier and a member of Dillon First Baptist
Church.
Surviving are a son, William Carl Berry, Jr. of
North Myrtle Beach; a sister, Ida Mae Jackson of Dillon; a special nephew,
Carlon Martin; and a special niece Michelle Martin.
Linda was predeceased by 2 sisters, Helen Martin
and Audrey Ann Alford and a brother, Julius Michael Alford.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Friday,
August 14, at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Galivants Ferry, with the
Rev. William R. Cullum, Jr. officiating. The services will be directed by
Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Linda Alford Berry (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Julius Thomas
Alford and Ola Frances Huggins Alford; and his sister her siblings Ann Alford
and Julius Michael Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Linda 1946 SC1, Julius
Thomas 1912 SC2, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC3, Ashley Levi
1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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LINDA K. HUNTLEY ALFORD
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—Wednesday, 15 December 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
FLORENCE [Florence Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Linda K.
Alford, 53, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in Flat Creek Baptist
Church…. Burial followed in Round O Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by
Mitchell–Josey Funeral Home Inc.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday, Dec. 8, in a
Charleston hospital after an illness. She was born in Thomasville, N.C., a
daughter of the late Dewey and Roxanna Huntley.
She was a member of the First Church of Our Lord
Jesus Christ in Florence.
Survivors include her husband, Roosevelt
Alford Sr. of the home; a son, Roosevelt Alford Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.;
four daughters, Alisa (Kendrick) Murray, Anna (Terrence) James, both of Mobile,
Ala., Tonya Felton and Layce Alford, both of the home; a goddaughter, Erika
Chatman of Florence; two brothers, Jerry Huntley and Quinzell Huntley, both of
High Point, N.C.; a mother-in-law, Mrs. Sue Genia Josey of Darlington; 16
grandchildren; nine sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; four aunts; an uncle
and a host of nieces and nephews.
A sister, Claudine Lee, and special grandchild,
Aniyah Chatman, preceded her in death.
The family is receiving friends at the residence
at 1214 Sopkins Ave., Florence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Linda K. Huntley (SS# issued in PA) was born 27 January 1951,
but her death date is listed as 15 December 2004.
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LIZZIE NODINE REID HALFORD
HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Monday, 16 February 2009
CAMPOBELLO [Spartanburg Co.], SC—Lizzie Nodine Reid Halford “Aunt
Tootsie”, 87, of Campobello, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February
13, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Perry Dean and Dora Flynn Nodine and
wife of Clyde Halford. She was first married to the late J.B. Reid.
She was the last surviving member of her
immediate family and was a lifelong member of Campobello Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a
son, Claude Reid (Janice) of Spartanburg, SC.
She was predeceased by two sons, Wayne Reid and
Lewis Reid.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to
3:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Petty Funeral Home. Funeral Services will
follow in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial
Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Capital Improvements Fund, Campobello Baptist Church, Campobello, SC 29322.
Condolences may be left at
www.pettyfuneralhome.com. Petty Funeral Home & Crematory,Landrum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lizzie Nodine Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Feb
1922, last residence Campobello, Spartanburg Co., SC.
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LOFTON HOLLAND ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 8 June 1966
PAMPLICO [Florence Co.]—Lofton Holland Alford, 52, farmer of
Pamplico, burned to death Monday night in a fire which destroyed his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m.
Wednesday in Mr. Zion Baptist Church near Pamplico by Rev. Bruce A. Hall.
Burial, directed by Stoudenmire Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Leo Cox, Cleveland Keefe,
Danny Keefe, J.W. Keefe, Otis Turner, William D. (Billy) Wise.
Mr. Alford was born in Pamplico, a son of the
late William A. and Alferetta Prosser Alford. He had lived in Blossom Community
near Pamplico all of his life.
Surviving are a son, Bobby Alford of Georgetown;
a brother, Furman Cleveland Alford of Pamplico; a half-brother, Ernest S. Prosser
of Pamplico; and a granddaughter.
The family will be at the home of Ernest S.
Prosser near Pamplico....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, William
Robert Alford (with census reports) and Alferetta Prosser Alford, in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Lofton Holland 1914 SC1,
William Robert 1877 SC2, John William 1844 SC3.
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LOIS COLEMAN ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 12 July 2008
MARION—Services for Lois Alford, 81, widow of P.D. Alford
Jr., are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church; burial in Tabernacle
Cemetery, both in Gresham. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today at Smith-Collins F.H.
Born to Zack and Emma Coleman, she died July 11,
2008. Surviving: son, Jimmy Alford; granddaughter, Sara Alford; siblings, Zack
Coleman Jr., Blanch James. Predeceased: sister, Sara Williams.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lois Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 July 1926.
See the obituary of her husband, Pearlie Dubose
Alford, Jr., in this compilation.
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LONNIE B. ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 6 June 2004
GREER [Greenville Co.]—Mrs. Lonnie Alford, of Piedmont
Nursing Center, died May 18, 2004. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Sunday at Maple
Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Sullivan Bros.
Mortuary, Inc.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lonnie B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 30 Sept 1903.
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LONNIE DOLPHUS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 19 September 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mr. Lonnie Dolphus Alford, age 84, died
Monday, September 18, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of
the late Howard and Claudia Bell Martin Alford and a member of Mullins First
Baptist Church. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a grandson, Rick Pope and
five brothers, Tracy, Lacy, Leverne, Lenneau and Armstrong Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his loving wife of 60
years, Mrs. Gertrude Roberts Alford. One son, Lonnie Chandis Alford and his
wife, Barbara Ann of Chesapeake, Virginia. Four daughters, Wanda D. Poindexter and
her husband, Scott of Timmonsville, Heide A. Johnson and her husband, Worth of
Pawleys Island, Rhonda A. Glancy and her husband, Tim of Myrtle Beach, Kim
Singleton and her husband, Perry of Conway. One sister, Dorothy Jane Rabon and
her husband, Toler of Aynor. Nine grandchildren, Lonnie Pope, Julia Griffin,
Kylee Harrelson, Kyra Spivey, Brooke Cooper, Jason Johnson, Hanna Singleton,
John Perry Singleton and Chandler Alford. Eight great grandchildren, Austin
Pope, Shauna Tolbert, Paul Griffin, Kinley Cooper, Briar, Sealey and Jessley
Spivey and Dylan Lowrimore.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 19,
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral will be Wednesday, September
20, at 11:00 a.m. at Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Red
Hill Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lonnie D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Nov 1921.
See the obituaries of his brothers Arnal Tracy
Alford and Hursel Lenneau Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lonnie Dolphus 1920 SC1,
Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844
SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1819 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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LORA WARNER ALFORD
Uncle of Gilbert Kendric. Alford Jr., AAFA #0019
Brother of Gilbert Kendric Alford Sr., AAFA #0047
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 28 December 1987
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
RETIRED COLLETON FARM AGENT L.W. ALFORD DIES AT AGE 85
WALTERBORO [Colleton Co.]—L.W. Alford, 85, retired Colleton
County farm age, died Saturday in a Columbia hospital. A memorial service will
be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Mount Hermon, La., a son
of J.M. Alford and Laura Warner Alford. He received his bachelor of science
degree from Louisiana State University in 1924 and was a member of Alpha Zeta,
a national honorary and scholastic fraternity. He did graduate work at North
Carolina State and was an honorary alumnus of Clemson University and a member
of the National Extension fraternity, Epsilon Sigma Phi. He was the first
agriculture teacher at Walterboro High School, where he taught for three years.
He helped organize one of the first Future Farmers of America chapters in the
state.
In 1928 he was appointed as Colleton County
Agricultural Agent following a referendum during the 1928 summer primary. This
made him the first elected to his position. He served as the county agent for
35 years, retiring in 1963.
Mr. Alford served three times as president of
the County Agents Association and was a member of the National County Agent
Association, which presented him the Distinguished Service Award in 1948.
Active in the S.C. Farm Bureau, he had also served as a past president of the
S.C. County Agents Association and as a vice president of the Southern Bee
Keepers Association. He helped organize the first auction market in the state
in Columbia. He was a former secretary of Colleton County National Resources
Commission. He helped organize and was a member of Ashton Grange.
He was a former president and the first South
Carolina governor of the National Ruritan Club, which he helped organize in the
state. He was a former chairman and treasurer of Colleton County Chapter of the
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis and a former chairman of the
Disaster Committee of the Colleton County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He
also helped organize the Agriculture Adjustment Administration, the Soil
Conservation Service, Rural Rehabilitation Administration, Production Credit
Association; Federal Land Bank Association and Coastal Electric and Palmetto
Rural telephone cooperatives.
Mr. Alford was instrumental in the organization
of the first Boy Scout troop in Walterboro and served as scoutmaster. He was
secretary-treasurer and a charter member of Walterboro Lions Club and helped
organize the Walterboro Women’s Civic League in 1926. He was a member of
Masonic Unity Lodge 55 and a former Worshipful Master. He helped organize and
was a charter member of the Walterboro Country Club. A member of Bethel United
Methodist Church, he served as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent and a
member of the Board of Stewards.
Surviving are his wife, Grace G. Alford; two
sons, James W. Alford of Columbia and William Alford of Washington, D.C., a
brother; two sisters; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, Colleton Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that L.W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 March 1903.
See the obituary of his son James W. Alford in
this compilation.
In the March 1993 issue of AAFA ACTION,
we published “Obituaries: Children of Jeptha Alford (Part 2).” See also Jeptha
Martin Alford, 1862–1948,” also in March 1993.
Lora Warner Alford his brother Gilbert Kendric
Alford Sr. went to SC after they graduated from LSU in 1925, and both became SC
County Extension Agents. Lora stayed. Gilbert worked his way back to LA where
he retired as an Extension Agent.
His lineage: Lora Warner 1903 LA1,
Jeptha Martin 1862 LA2, John Seaborn 1807 LA3, Jacob 1761
NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John
1645 VA 7.
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LORENA CURRY ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 8 June 1944
Name: Rena Alford
Maiden Name: Curry
Parents: Duncan and Mary Love Curry
Spouse: M. Manton Alford (died 1917)
Place of Birth: Climax, Georgia
Date of Death: Saturday
Place of Death: Residence Reedy Creek Section of Dillon
County
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her children Duncan Curry Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr.,
James Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford
Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
Buried next to each other in the Alford
Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Lorena Curry Alford....10 Sept 1866
- 1 Jun 1944
Manton Alford....5 Feb 1854 - 27 Jul
1917
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Manton 1854 SC1,
James Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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LORENZO BURT ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Thursday, 19 July 2007
ROCK HILL [York Co., SC]—Mr. Lorenzo Burt Alford, 83, died
July 18, 2007. Funeral is 3 PM Friday at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel.
Burial, Laurelwood Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lorenzo B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 Dec 1923,
last residence Rock Hill, York Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margie Lee
McCall Alford; and his daughter Judy Elizabeth Alford Hembree in this
compilation.
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LORETTA FROLINE ALFORD PERRITT
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 17 November 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Loretta Froline Perritt, 80,
died Wednesday [Nov 16] in a Florence hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m.
today in Methodist Rehobeth Church. Burial, directed by Mears Funeral Home,
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Perritt was born in Horry County, a
daughter of Ashley L. Alford and Carrie Page Alford. She was a member of
Methodist Rehobeth Church.
Surviving are her husband, Lenton C. Perritt;
two sons, W. Aubrey Perritt of North Charleston and Milton Perritt of Galivants
Ferry; three daughters, Wilma L. Johnson, Lavina Johnson and Linda L. Rabon,
all of Galivants Ferry; two brothers, Leon Alford of Conway and A.L. Alford of
Galivants Ferry; two sisters, Ida Hardwick of Aynor and Sallie Rogers of
Columbia; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: Her
family was listed in the 1920 Horry Co. census but her name seems to have been
corrupted in the AAFA extract as “Robcar.” Her parents were listed in the 1910
census and living with them was Ashley’s mother Dorcas, his sister Nancy and a
niece Merry. The family can be traced back to John B. Alford who married Dolly
Carroll. John was the son of William Alford born about 1735.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Loretta F. Perrit (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 April 1914.
See the obituaries of her siblings Leon Jehu
Alford Sr., Ashley Levi Alford, Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, and Sallie Mae
Alford Rogers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Loretta Froline 1914 SC1,
Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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LORRAINE ALFORD TART
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 7 December 1999
Name: Lorraine Alford Tart
Parents: Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr Alford
Spouse: James Edward Tart of Latta
Date of Birth: December 31, 1931
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Sunday, December 5, 1999
Place of Death: her residence (article headlined Latta)
Place of Burial: Bethesda Southern Methodist Church
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth date of Lorraine Tart (SS# issued in SC), but her
death date is listed as 15 Apr 2000, apparently incorrectly. Her last residence
is Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Alford
and Daisy Burr Alford, and her siblings Elizabeth Alford Langdon, Ernestine
Alford, and Major Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Lorraine 1931 SC1,
Eugene 1907 SC2.
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LOU ALFORD TONEY
[Although
she died in SC, we are also publishing her obituary in NC because she lived
there.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 April 1976
MCBEE [Chesterfield Co., SC]—Funeral services for Mrs. Lou
Alford Toney will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in Shady Grove Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the McBee community Cemetery, directed by young and
Young Funeral Home.
Mrs. Toney, 37, died Tuesday [April 13] in a
Hartsville [Darlington Co., SC] hospital after a short illness.
She was born in Marlboro County, a daughter of
Sandy and Mrs. Thelma Simmons Alford. She was educated in Marlboro and
Chesterfield County schools, and was a nurses aide. Mrs. Toney lived in Charlotte,
N.C., for the past five years. She was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church
in Charlotte, N.C., and was a member of Young Christian Association.
Surviving, in addition to her father of
Brooklyn, N.Y., and her mother of Hartsville, are her husband, James Ervin
Toney of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Harold Toney of Hartsville; a sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Helen Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five brothers, Alexander Alford of
Smithfield, N.C., Ulysses Alford of McBee, Izell Alford of Capital Heights,
Md., Hezekiah Alford of Hartsville and John Tyson Alford of Bennettsville; a
half-sister, Miss Sandra Lee Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a half-brother, Jerry A.
Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y., and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lou Oliver Alford
of Bennettsville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lou Toney (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 Aug 1938, last
residence not listed.
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LOUISE CHRISTMAS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 25 January 2001
Louise C. Alford, 88, wife of the late Elijah B.
Alford, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Loris Community Hospital after an
illness.
She was a daughter of the late Aubrey Maston and
Beulah Barrentine Christmas.
She was a member of Zion Pentecostal Holiness
Church and was predeceased by a son, Aubrey James “Buddy” Alford.
Survivors include two daughters, Sylvia Jackson
and her husband, Brooks, and Jo Ann Grainger and her husband, Garland, all of
Conway; a brother, George Maston Christmas of Baltimore,; a half-sister, Nada
Faye Lambert of Sumter; a half-brother, Vernon Christmas of Latta; a
daughter-in-law, Olean Alford of Conway; seven grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the
funeral home. The Revs. Rick Moore and Dave Rickert will officiate. Entombment
will be in Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Zion Pentecostal
Holiness Church, 4889 S.C. 701 North, Conway, SC 29526.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Louise C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 8 January 1913, last
residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Haywood
Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Elijah Bass 1914 SC1,
Haywood 1879 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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LUCY DIXON “DICKIE” HALL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 26 April 1990
Name: Lucy (Dickie) Dixon Hall Alford
Parents: William and Lucy Ann Flowers Hall
Spouse: George Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 78
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Wednesday [April 25]
Place of Death: Article headlined Ridgeland [Beaufort Co.]
Place of Burial: Ridgeland Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lucy H. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Apr 1912.
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LUKE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 16 March 1950
Name: Luke Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 70
Date of Death: Tuesday [March 14]
Place of Death: Residence East Dillon
AAFA NOTES: From
South Carolina Death Index, 1950–1952 (Ancestry.com): Luke Alford, age 50 [sic],
died 14 March 1950 in Dillon Co., SC. He is African-American.
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LULA MAE BREEDEN ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Saturday, 10 August 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
BENNETTSVILLE [Marlboro Co.]—Lula Mae Alford, 79, died Wednesday,
Aug. 7, 2002, in Bennettsville.
She was a member of Spears United Methodist
Church and was a lifelong homemaker.
Surviving are daughters, Betty Woods and
Ernestine Cook, of Bennettsville, Eloise Chambers of Spotsylvania, Va.,
Christine Neely of Mauldin, and Eida Hicks of Piedmont; sons, Alister Alford
Sr. of Laurinburg, N.C., and Marvin Alford of Bennettsville; brother, Robert
Breeden Sr. of Irvington, N.J.; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late Maston Sr. and
Maggie Perkins Breeden.
Services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Spears United
Methodist Church, Bennettsville.
The family will be at the home of Ernestine
Cook, 113 Forrest St., Bennettsville.
Morris Funeral Home, Marshall and Bouchier
Street, Bennettsville is in charge of the services. Local arrangements by the
Unity Mortuary of Anderson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Lula M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 April 1923.
We included the obituary of her son Alister
Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
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LUVERTIS ALFORD
[Although
she died in NJ, we are also publishing her obituary here because she is buried
in and has close ties to SC.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Luvertis Alford, 41, will
be held at 1 p.m. today at New Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Pine
Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Alford died Aug. 27, 1997. Born in Dillon,
she was a daughter of Sweetie Mae Wright and the late James A. Alford.
Surviving: son, Jermiak Alford of Trenton;
daughters, Angel, Carolyn Inge, both of Trenton; sisters, Bertha Mae Crosland,
Sue Ann Bethea, Hilda Robinson, Leslie Bethea, Reginette Wright, all of Dillon;
brothers, James, Johnny, Adolph, Bruce, Glen Wright, all of Dillon, Phillip
Wright of Trenton; six grandchildren.
In another
article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 September 1997
Name: Luvertis Alford
Parents: Sweetie Mae Wright and James A. Alford
Date of Birth/Age:
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: August 27, 1997
Place of Death: Trenton, NJ
Place of Burial: Pine Hill Church Cemetery, Latta
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home and Pine Hill
AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serve the African-American
community.
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MAE ALFORD BOLT
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 4 June 2007
EDGEFIELD [Edgefield Co.]—Mrs. Mae Alford Bolt, 85, of Coral
Street, wife of the late John W. Bolt, died Friday, June 1, 2007, in Edgefield
County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at noon
at Edgefield United Methodist Church with burial in Eastview Cemetery.
Mrs. Bolt was a native of Edgefield County and
was a member of the Edgefield United Methodist Church. She graduated from
Winthrop College and was a Home Economics Teacher and a homemaker. She was a
member of the Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary.
Surviving are a son, Johnny Bolt, New Jersey; a
daughter, Cynthia Elaine Bolt Lee, Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren, Jonathan
James Lee, Matthew William Lewis Lee, and Christina Elaine Lee.
Memorials may be made to the Edgefield County
Hospital, P.O. Box 590, Edgefield, SC 29824 or the Edgefield United Methodist
Church, 309 Norris St., Edgefield, SC 29824.
The family is at the home and will receive
friends at the home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mae Alford Bolt (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 November 1921.
See the obituary of her brother John Gordon
Alford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Edgefield (District 19), Edgefield Co., SC, Dwelling #38:
John G. Alford head 44 GA GA GA age 28 at 1st
marriage farmer
Florence L. wife 40 VA VA VA age 24 at
1st marriage
John G. Jr. son 15 GA GA VA
Mae dau 8 SC GA VA
Her lineage: Mae 1921 SC1, John
Gordon 1886 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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MAGGIE ALFORD HILBURN
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—20 November 1948
CONWAY, Nov. 19. Special—Mrs. Maggie Alford Hilburn, 82
years old, widow of W.H. Hilburn, of the Cool Springs section of Horry County,
died at her home about 9:30 o’clock Friday morning following a lingering
illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m.
at Bethsemane [sic] Baptist Church. Burial will follow at church
cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late Sol and Rebecca
Ivey Alford, and was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include six sons: James Hilburn, of
near Loris; Riley Hilburn, Lee Hilburn, John Hilburn and Vollie Hilburn, all of
Galivant’s Ferry; and Clarence Hilburn, of Centenary; two daughters, Mrs.
Fannie McClellan, of Charleston, and Mrs. Curley Hardee, of Galivant’s Ferry;
33 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Photo
taken by Teresa Hilburn in Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituary of her father, Levi Solomon Alford, in this compilation.
Teresa Hilburn, great-granddaughter of Maggie
Alford, reports that Maggie’s husband, Wingate H., spelled his last name both
Hilburn and Hilbourn. The majority of the family today spells it Hilburn.
Although her birth year on her gravestone is
1866, and she is age 82 in the obituary, early censuses point to an 1868 birth
year. See notes regarding her birth under her father’s obituary.
Horry Co., SC censuses: Maggie is probably the
person listed with her grandfather Duke W. Alford as granddaughter Magthalan
Alford 2 SC on the 1870 census; and “servant” Rebecca M. Ivey 12 SC on the 1880
census. It appears that she is using her mother’s last name. In 1900 she is
Maggie Hilberne 31 born Jun 1868 NC; in 1910 she is Maggie Hilburn 38 SC; in
1920 she is Maggie Hilburn 52 SC; in 1930 she is Mag Hilburn 63 SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Maggie 1866 SC1, Levi
Solomon 1841 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B.
1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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MAJOR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 21 November 1973
LATTA—Major Alford, 45, died at his home recently.
He was the son of Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr
Alford. He was born in Dillon County. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air
Force, serving as a squadron administration chief clerk.
Military funeral services will be held at 4 p.m.
Wednesday in the Bethesda Southern Methodist Church. Burial will be in the
church cemetery, with the Cooper Funeral Home of Dillon directing.
Surviving besides the parents are two sons,
Eugene and Earl Alford, both of Tuscon, Ariz.; six sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Tart
and Mrs. Dorothy Jean Beckwhite, both of Dillon, Miss Ernestine Alford of Oak
Grove, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Langdon of Las Vegas, Mrs. Stella Clark of Latta and
Mrs. Carolyn Hatchell of Floydale; six brothers, William Alford of Blenheim,
Jimmy, Vernie, Craig, Gene, Ray, and Everett Alford, all of Latta.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Major Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Sept 1928 and
died _____ Nov 1973.
See the obituaries of his parents, Eugene Alford
and Daisy Burr Alford, and his sisters Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart, and
Elizabeth Alford Langdon in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Bethea (District 5), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #283:
Eugene
Alford head 22 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st
marriage farmer
Daisy wife 19 SC SC SC age
18 at 1st marriage
Major son 1-6/12 SC SC SC
His lineage: Major 1928 SC1, Eugene
1907 SC2.
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MAMIE ALFORD BANKHEAD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Sunday, 28 August 1988
ROCK HILL [York Co., SC]—Mrs. Mamie Alford Bankhead, 67, of
197 Westerwood Dr. died Aug. 27, 1988, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral is
at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Greene Funeral Home, with the Rev. A.L.
Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery.
A Horry County native, Mrs. Bankhead was a
member of Highland Foursquare Gospel Church. She was a homemaker and the widow
of Robert M. Bankhead.
Surviving are sons, Robert Bankhead, Charlotte,
Jimmy Bankhead; daughters, Mrs. Faye Smith, Mrs. Linda Wray; brothers, Lorenzo
Alford; sisters, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Rachel Holland; 12 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 7-9 tonight at Greene Funeral Home
and other times at the
home.
Photo
from Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, York Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mamie A. Bankhead (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Jan 1921,
last residence Rock Hill, York Co., SC.
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MAMIE CATHERINE LEGETTE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 20 August 1987
Name Mamie Catherine Legett Alford
Parents: James and Sally Norton Legett, daughter, Rena Lou
and son James Little Jr. Alford of Dillon
Date of Birth/Age: Age 79
Place of Birth: Scotland County, NC and of Dillon
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mamie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Dec 1907, last
residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, James Little
Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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MANTON CLISBY ALFORD
[Although he
died in NC, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close ties
to SC.]
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 April 1973
Name: Manton C. Alford
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Spouse: Mary Ella Montgomery Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 74
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Sunday [April 22]
Place of Death: Scotland Memorial Hospital
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery in Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 May 1898, last
residence Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC.
See the obituaries of his mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James Little
Alford, Juliaette Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie
Patricia Alford in this compilation.
On Manton Clisby Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 20, a student at Clemson College.
He names Mary [and] Manton Alford as his nearest relative.
Buried near each other in the Alford
Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Mary Ella Montgomery
Alford....Died...20 Aug 1983
Wife of Manton Clisby Alford
Manton Clisby Alford....1 May 1898 -
22 Apr 1973
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Manton Clisby 1898 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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MARGARET ALFORD
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
Wednesday, 6 December 1871
Online at Ancestry.com
Sister Margaret Alford died
Sept. 27th at the residence of her son, brother H.H.D. Alford, in the 65th year
of her age. Sister Alford was born and raised in Horry District, S.C. She
married and became the mother of nine children, when she and her husband moved
to Sampit, Georgetown District, S.C., in the year 1847 and in the year 1849 her
husband died.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family. No one in the family has been found on the
1860 or 1870 census.
Probably:
1850 CENSUS
Prince George Winyaw [sic], Georgetown Co., SC, Dwelling
#8:
Margaret Alford 45 SC occupation
blank
Eliza 16 SC
Henry 14 SC
Sam’l 13 SC
Bryant 11 SC
Martha E. 9 SC
Margaret 7 SC
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MARGARET ALFORD BRANDIS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 27 June 1978
Name: Margaret Alford Brandle*
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Spouse: Henry F. Bandle*
Date of Birth/Age: 70
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday
Place of Death: Marion
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
*Should be Brandis
In another
article, her marriage:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 2 January 1953
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Miss Flora Margaret Alford of Dillon and
Henry Parker Brandis of Salisbury, Northh Carolina were married at high noon
Saturday, December twenty-seven... at the ancestral home of the bride....
Earl R. Alford, brother of the bride, lighted
the candles....
Mrs. Brandis is a graduate of Dillon High School
and Winthrop College, doing further study at the University of Norh Carolina.
She has been a popular teacher in the Salisbury schools for the past several
years.
Mr. Brandis is well known in the business,
religious and social circles of Salisbury and at present is cashier of the
Scottish Bank. The couple will be at home after the tenth of January at 414
South Fulton Street in Salisbury.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Margaret Brandis (SS# issued in NC) was born 1 June 1908,
last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James
Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Mary Love Alford, and
Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Margaret 1908 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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MARGARET GATLIN HALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 9 October 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
RIDGELAND [Beaufort Co.]—Services for Margaret Gatlin
Halford, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sauls Funeral Home Chapel, with
burial in Ridgeland Cemetery....
Mrs. Halford died Wednesday [Oct 7] at Ridgeland
Nursing Center after an illness. Born in Palatka, Fla., Nov. 19, 1910, she was
a daughter of the late Aaron B. and Dola Silcox Gatlin. She was a homemaker and
a member of Ridgeland Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son, Russell G. Halford of
Ridgeland; daughter, Louise H. Hale of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret G. Halford (SS# issued in
SC).
See the obituary of her son Russell Gatlin
Halford in this compilation.
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MARGIE LEE MCCALL ALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Thursday, 18 February 2010
RIDGEWAY—Ms. Margie Lee Alford, 88, formerly of Rock Hill,
went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, with a host of family at her
side.
Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Friday, Feb.
19, 2010, at Laurelwood Cemetery, with Pastor Robert Alford officiating.
A native of Fort Mill, Margie was the daughter
of the late Mattie McCall and the widow of Lorenzo B. Alford. She was a
member of First Presbyterian Church and was the former owner of Mt. Holly Fish
Camp which she operated with her husband for over 40 years.
Surviving are two sons, Kirby L. Newell and
wife, Sue, of Catawba and Michael L. Alford and wife, Darlene, of Rock Hill;
two daughters, Phyllis N. Simpson and husband, Pat, of Rock Hill and Barbara N.
Hawkins, also of Rock Hill; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her mother and husband, Margie
was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy A. Hembree and her grandson, Robert
Dylan Hembree.
The family will receive friends prior to the
service from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Greene Funeral Home
Downtown Chapel, 355 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC 29731 and other times at the
home of Kirby Newell, 3347 Broach Drive, Catawba, SC 29704.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneralhome.net
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Margie Lee Alford (SS# issued in SC)
was born 1 Aug 1921, last residence Rock Hill, York Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Lorenzo Burt
Alford; and her daughter Judy Elizabeth Alford Hembree in this compilation.
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MARGUERITE SMITH ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 28 March 1997
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Marguerite Smith Alford, 86, died
Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at St. Eugene Community Hospital.
She was born March 27, 1910, in Mobile, Ala., a
daughter of the late Wallace and Minnie Lawshe Smith. She was a graduate of
Winthrop College.
Mrs. Alford was a retired schoolteacher and
taught in Brunswick, Ga., and Dillon high schools. She was a member of the
Retired Teachers Association and the Country Bridge Club.
She was also a member of Reedy Creek
Presbyterian Church and past president of the Women of the Church.
Survivors include three sons, Earl Alford Jr.
and John Alford, both of Dillon, and Neill Alford of Bennettsville; a daughter,
Pat Phillips of Englewood, Fla.; a sister, Hilma Stonstrom of Myrtle Beach;
three grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and a companion, Willie Evans of
Latta.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Reedy
Creek Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Dillon Camp of Gideons,
P.O. Box 111, Dillon 29536, or Dillon Christian School, P.O. Box 151, Dillon
29536. Cooper Funeral Home is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Marguerite S. Alford (SS# issued
in SC).
See the obituary of her husband, Earl Richards
Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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MARION ALFORD STONE CHRISTMAS
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 11 January 1975
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Marion Stone Christmas, 78, died
Thursday [January 9] in a local hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home with a second service at 3 p.m. at Hicks
Chapel Church of God of Prophecy in Coward. Burial will be in New Prospect
Baptist Cemetery near Coward.
Mrs. Christmas was born in Florence County, a
daughter of the late John and Annie Alford. She was a member of Hicks Chapel
Church of God of Prophecy in Coward.
Surviving are her husband, Thamon Christmas of
Dillon; two sons, Wade C. Stone and Shadrach Stone both of Columbia; four
daughters, Mrs. Roland (Lyndal) Anderson of Dillon, Mrs. Gene (Dorothy Lee)
Prosser of Effingham, Mrs. Archie (Edith) Miles of Coward and Mrs. Bailey
(Pecolia) McCarty of West Columbia; a step daughter, Mrs. Robert (Bela) Farrell
of Mars Bluff; 50 grandchildren and serveal great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
There is some confusion about Marion’s parents.
AAFA shows her as the granddaughter of John William Alford, daughter of Hester.
The obituary says her parents were John and [his fourth wife] Annie Alford.
However, Annie and John had been married only 1 year on the 1900 census, and
Annie had 1 child. On the 1910 census, Annie and John were married 12 years,
and Annie says she has 6 children, 5 living. Marion is listed as John’s
granddaughter on the 1910 census but as his daughter in 1900. AAFA records show
that John married his third wife, Elizabeth Parker, about 1890 and she died in
1896. If she is Marion’s mother, perhaps she died giving birth to Marion.
Further confusion is caused by Hester’s designation as John’s stepdaughter in
1910. Hester is never shown with children.
1930 CENSUS
Cains (District 4), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #134:
Wade P. Stone head 40 SC SC SC age 18 at 1st
marriage farm laborer
Marion wife 32 SC SC SC age
20 at 1st marriage
Bella dau 19 SC SC SC
Edith dau 11 SC SC SC
Lendol dau 8 SC SC SC
Pecola dau 7 SC SC SC
W.C. son 5 SC SC SC
Dortha Lee dau 3 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Hannah (District 48), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #66:
Wade P. Stone head 39 SC SC SC farmer
Marion wife 23 SC SC SC
Arthur B. son 16 SC SC SC
Lonqueen M. dau 14 SC SC SC
Bela E. dau 12 SC SC SC
Edith L. dau 3/12 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Cain (District 17), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #49:
John W. Alford head 65 SC SC SC 4th
marriage, 12 years farmer
Annie wife 32 SC SC SC 1st
marriage, 12 years
6
children, 5 living
William son 34 SC SC SC
Hestor s-dau 43 SC SC SC single
Elly son 16 SC SC SC
Rosie dau 14 SC SC SC
Marion g-dau 13 SC SC SC
[AAFA shows her as granddaughter, daughter of Hester]
Allas dau 10 SC SC SC
Kitty dau 9
Joel son 5
Charlotte dau 4
Celia G. dau 4/12
Next door is the family of John W. Alford’s son John C.
Alford.
1900 CENSUS
Cains (District 32), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #121:
John W. Alford head 54 b. Mar 1846 SC SC SC married
1 year farmer
Annie J. wife 25 b. Apr 1875 SC
SC SC 1 child, 1 living
Hester dau 26 b. May 1874 SC
SC SC
[this is
probably an incorrect birth date]
William R. son 23 b. Mar 1877 SC
SC SC
John C. son 15 b. Dec 1884 SC
SC SC
Ellie P. son 9 b. Aug 1890 SC
SC SC
Marion E. dau 3 b. June 1896 SC
SC SC
[AAFA shows her as granddaughter, daughter of Hester]
Rosa dau 4 b. June 1895 SC
SC SC
Alice W. dau 7/12 b. Oct 1899 SC SC
SC
Elizabeth Harrell mother 82 b. July 1818 SC SC SC widow 5
children, 2 living
[Harrell is her maiden name.]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Marion 1896 SC1, John
William 1844 SC3.
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MARJORIE ALFORD CRANFORD
ROCK HILL HERALD
Rock Hill, SC—Tuesday, 30 December 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Mrs. Marjorie Alford Cranford, 86, died on
Sunday, December 28, 2003, at Trident Medical Center.
A native of Great Falls, Mrs. Cranford was a
daughter of the late Harmon Alford and Mary Dennis Alford. She was a graduate
of Georgia Southern University. She was a member of Daughters of the Eastern
Star. She was a retired special education teacher with Gracewood State School
and Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Harbor Light Baptist
Church. She was the widow of John Milton Cranford.
Surviving are her son, Ted Cranford of Moncks
Corner; her daughter, Pat Leaphart of Goose Creek; her brother, Harmon H.
Alford of North Charleston; her sister, Vivian Gardner of Sebring, Florida;
seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Wednesday at the James
A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel in Summerville. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in
Chester.
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 December 2003
Marjorie Alford Cranford, 86, of North
Charleston, widow of John Milton Cranford, died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at
Trident Medical Center. Funeral services will be held December 31, 2003 at 10 o’clock
James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be held at 2:30 o’clock
at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, SC. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral
Home from 6 until 8 o’clock this evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to: National Kidney Foundation South Carolina Chapter, 500 Taylor Street,
Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201.
Mrs. Cranford was born June 13, 1917 in Great
Falls, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Harmon and Marry Dennis Alford.
She was a graduate of Georgia Southern. She was a member of the Daughters of
the Eastern Star. She retired as a Special Education Teacher with Gracewood
State School and Hospital in Augusta, Georgia and she was a member of Harbor
Light Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Pat and Daniel
Leaphart of Goose Creek; son, Ted and Ellen Cranford of Moncks Corner; 7
grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Harmon H. Alford of North
Charleston; sister, Vivian Gardner of Sebring, Florida.
She was predeceased by her sister, Sara Shelton.
Arrangements by James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303
South Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie A. Alford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
See the obituary of her sister Sarah Alford
Shelton in this compilation.
Marjorie’s ancestor John 1773 VA married
Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so he has
two Alford lines.
Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, maintains a
website for the Descendants
of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and
historical information.
See also AAFA’s Some of the
Known Descendants of John Alford who died 1748 VA.
Her lineage: Marjorie 1917 SC1,
Harmon 1879 NC2, Joseph H. 1839 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4,
John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ?? 7.
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MARJORIE ALFORD MAYS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 7 December 2000
Name: Marjorie (Margaret) Mays
Parents: Willie and Carrie Alford of Latta
Place of Birth: Latta
Date of Death: Thursday, November 30, 2000
Place of Death: Article headlined Latta
Place of Burial: Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Marjorie A. Mays (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 June 1948.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery traditionally
serves the African-American community.
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MARTHA JANE FULMORE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 March 1998
Name: Martha Jane Fulmore Alford
Parents: William Fulmore, Sr. and Martha Anthony Fulmore
Spouse: Robert King Alford
Date of Birth: June 5, 1926
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Place of Burial: Monday, March 2, 1998 in Rest Haven
Cemetery, Latta
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Martha J. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 June 1926 and
died 27 Feb 1998, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
Resthaven Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally
serves the African-American community.
Robert King Alford was the son of Frank Alford
and Minnie Rawles.
On Frank Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 21, a single laborer living in Dillon Co., SC.
He was born 15 Apr 1896 in Dillon Co., SC., race “African.” He signed with his
mark.
1930 CENSUS
Manning (District 19), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #185:
Frank Alford head B 32 SC SC SC farm
laborer
age
22 at 1st marriage
Minnie S. wife B 27 SC
SC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
Martha J. dau B 8 SC
SC SC
Maggie B. dau B 6 SC SC
SC
Robert K. son B 4 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 3 SC
SC SC
John L. son B 10/12 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 62), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #152:
Robert Alford head B 38 SC SC SC farmer
2nd
marriage, 1 year
Bessie wife B 21 NC
NC NC 1st marriage, 1 year
1
child, 1 living
Frazier son B 16 SC
SC SC
Frank son B 12 SC
SC SC
Walter son B 11 SC
SC SC
Rulitha dau B 7 SC
SC SC
Lilley J. dau B 5 SC
SC SC
John C. son B 4 SC
SC SC
John son B 5 SC
SC SC
Adesser son B 1 SC
SC SC [sic]
Mary C. niece B 22 SC
SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Bethea (District 68), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #269:
Robert Alford head B 25 b. Feb 1875 SC
SC SC farm laborer
m.
6 years
Martha wife B 25 b. Apr 1875 SC
SC SC 4 children, 3 living
Frasier son B 5 b. May 1895
SC SC SC
Frank son B 3 b. Jan
1897 SC SC SC
David son B 1 b. Feb 1899 SC
SC SC
Robert father B 70 b. Jan 1830 SC
SC SC farm laborer
Charly nephew B 14 b. Apr 1886 SC
SC SC farm laborer
Her husband’s lineage: Frank 1896/1898 SC1,
Robert 1875 SC2, Robert 1830 SC3.
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MARTHA JEAN ALFORD QUICK MAINS
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 8 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Martha Jean Alford Mains, 45, of Gilbert
Road, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital after an
illness. She was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Harrison and Grace
Fleming Alford. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, M. Sean Quick of
Conway; two brothers, Francis Alford and Andy Alford, both of Conway; and a
sister, Nancy Tindall of Conway.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenwood
Baptist Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Martha J. Mains (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 Nov 1953.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Martha Jean 1953 SC1,
Harrison 1919 SC2, Joseph Whitford 1877 SC3, Harrison
1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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MARTHA LOUISE RUNION ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Tuesday, 13 June 2006
GREENVILLE—Martha Louise Runion Alford, 83, of 124 Birnam
Court, and wife of W.H. Alford, died Sunday, June 11, 2006.
Born in Greenville, S.C., she was a daughter of
the late Belton Wardlaw Runion and Daisey Hardin Runion.
Mrs. Alford was a 1940 graduate of Taylors High
School. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. during the 1940s and was a homemaker.
She was a member of Edwards Road Baptist Church,
a member of the Winsom Sunday School Class and the Senior Citizens Group. She
was a former member of East North Street Baptist Church, where she served as
pianist and Sunday School teacher.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a
son, William Barry Alford of Greenville, S.C.; a daughter, Martha Dianne Alford
of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. R.W. (Lib) Stephens of Taylors, S.C.,
and Mrs. Dick (Becky) Lanford of Lavonia, Ga.; a brother, Mendell Lee Runion of
Taylors, S.C.; and a stepsister, Sara Jean Talley of Greer, S.C.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Jackie
Runion of Greer, S.C., and an infant brother, Wardlaw Runion; and a sister,
Nancy Runion Rollins of Jackson, S.C.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday,
June 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, with Mr. Jack Deskins
officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
The family requests that the Ladies Winsome
Sunday School Class serve as honorary escorts.
The family will receive friends Wednesday
afternoon from 12 to 2 p.m. at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Edwards Road Baptist Church, Missions Fund, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC
29615.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, William Hubert
Alford, in this compilation.
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MARTHA PRUDENCE “MATTIE” SMITH ALFORD
Grandmother of Frank Luther Alford Jr., AAFA #0720
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 21 July 1966
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Mattie Smith Alford, 72, died
Tuesday in a Charleston hospital. Mrs. Alford was born in Marion County, a
daughter of the late Ellison and Margaret Collins Smith. She was married to the
late William Herbert Alford and was a member of Gapway Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted in Gapway
Baptist Church Thursday at 11 a.m.... Burial will be in Smith Cemetery,
directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Surviving are four sons, Herbert Alford of
Myrtle Beach, William Alford of Mullins, Stanley Alford of Silver Springs, Md.,
and Neal Alford of Miami, Fla.; three daughters, Miss Virginia Alford, and Mrs.
Dorothy Cornett, both of Mullins, and Mrs. Mildred Byrd of Aiken; 16
grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, E.B. Smith and Sandy
Smith, both of Mullins; and a sister, Mrs. John F. Brown of Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mattie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 October 1893.
See the obituaries of her children Dorothy
Alford Cornett, Mildred Alford Byrd, Virginia Grey Alford, and William “Chessie”
Alford; and her grandson William “Billy” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: William Herbert 1880 SC1,
Daniel Murdock 1847 SC2, Warren Little 1823 TN3, Lodwick
Blue 1794 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARVIN E. ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 June 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Marvin E. Alford, 75, of Park Dr.
died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at his residence following an illness.
Mr. Alford was born in Mullins, a son of the
late Joe and Dannie Capps Alford. He was Past Master of Myrtle Beach Masonic
Lodge # 353, and was a York Rite mason serving as past District Deputy. Prior
to retirement, Mr. Alford was employed by Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in the
Civil Engineering Dept. He was pre-deceased by one brother, Bill Alford; three
sisters, Annie Byrd, Gracie Johnson, and Minnie Roberts; and one grandson,
Shawn Edgar Sessions.
Surviving are: his wife, Theta DuBois Alford of
Myrtle Beach; three daughters, Sherry Sessions and her husband, Steve, Maxine
Minnamon, and Kay Alford, all of Myrtle Beach; one grandson, Vincent Minnamon
of Myrtle Beach; one granddaughter, Shana Mayfield and her husband, Jeremy of
Mooresville, N.C.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday from Ocean Woods Cemetery in Myrtle Beach…. Visitation will be from 6
p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer
Society … or to American Diabetes Association….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Marvin E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 August 1928,
last residence Myrtle Beach, Horry Co.
We included the obituary of his brother William
Alfred Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
On Joe Alfred’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card
(Ancestry.com), he is age 26, a self-employed farmer living in Jordanville,
Horry Co., SC. He was born 16 Oct 1890 in Jordanville and is married with 2
children. He signed with his mark.
From South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955
(Ancestry.com): Joe Alford died 27 May 1934 in Horry Co., age 43.
1930 CENSUS
Galivants Ferry (District 18), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #119:
Joe Alford head 39 SC
SC SC farmer
age
21 at 1st marriage
Daney wife 34 SC
SC SC age 16 at 1st marriage
Annie dau 17 SC
SC SC
Minnie dau 14 SC
SC SC
Alfred son 10
SC SC SC
Gracie dau 6
SC SC SC
Marvin son 1-6/12
SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Galivants Ferry (District 90), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #2:
Joe Alford head 29 SC
SC SC farmer
Daney wife 23 SC
SC SC
Annie dau 4-2/12 SC
SC SC
Minnie dau 6
SC SC SC
[ages of daughters appear to be reversed]
Joe/Joseph has not been found on earlier
censuses.
His lineage: Marvin 1928 SC1, Joseph
1890 SC2.
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MARVIN WHEATLEY ALFORD, JR.
BEAUFORT GAZETTE
Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC—Thursday, 24 November 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
RIDGELAND [Beaufort Co.]—Marvin Wheatley Alford Jr., 24, son
of Marvin Wheatley Alford and Sheryl Dickson Rahmagi, died Tuesday, Nov. 22,
2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Jasper County.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday at Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Victory Baptist Church, with burial in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 10, 1981, in Beaufort.
He attended Beaufort Christian School and
belonged to Victory Baptist Church. He was employed by AAA Cooling and Heating.
Survivors include his parents of Beaufort; his
step-mother, Lori Alford, of Beaufort; three brothers, Logan and Alex Alford,
both of Beaufort, and Daniel Craig Alford of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters,
Jacqueline and Ashley Alford, both of Beaufort, and Roslyn Rahmagi of
Jacksonville, Fla.; maternal grandparents JoAnne Dickson of Beaufort and Daniel
Dickson of Albany, Ga.; and paternal grandparents Willie and Dot Alford, both
of Ridgeland.
Anderson Funeral Home is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
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MARY ALFORD HATCHELL COLE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 25 November 1967
Mrs. Mary H. Cole, 87, of 1326 Waverly Ave.,
Florence, died Friday night [November 24] in a Florence hospital after a long
illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m.
Sunday in First Free Will Baptist Church. Belk-King Funeral Home of Darlington
is in charge.
Mrs. Cole was born in Marion County, a daughter
of the late Ned and Rebecca Whaley Alford. She was a member of First Free Will
Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roxie Campbell
of Darlington and Mrs. Golda Oliver of Rockingham; a step-daughter, Mrs. Allie
Roberts of Rockingham; a son, L.D. Hatcher of Rockingham; a step-son, Sam
Hatcher of Dillon; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Hyman and Mrs Sue Jones, both of
Florence; a brother, Daniel Alford of Lumberton, N.C.; 39 grandchildren; and a
number of great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her siblings Edward Deloney Alford, William Henry Alford,
Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, and Essie Alford Hyman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Mary 1880 SC1, William
Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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MARY ALFORD WESTON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 21 July 2008
COLUMBIA—Funeral service for Mary Alford Weston of 11
Brookfield Heights Court will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at St.
Matthews Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 3-9 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2008, at the funeral home. The
family has entrusted J.P. Holley Funeral Home with final arrangements.
Mrs. Weston died Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Born
in Hopkins, SC, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Cora Mae Taylor
Alford. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church, Columbia, and was a watch-care
member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. She was employed with the State
Department of Education before retiring from the State Department of School
Transportation.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, John A.
Weston; son, Reginald (Michelle) Weston; daughter, Anita Michelle Weston;
sister, Julia (Robert) Miles; brothers, Richard (Suzie) Alford, Jr., Charlie
(Galena) Alford, Robert (Jackie) Alford, Willie Lee Alford; ten grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Cora Mae Taylor
Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY ANN ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 10 January 1929
Miss Mary Ann Alford, 91, died December 21,
1928, at 4 o’clock of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. Interment
was made at the Alford Cemetery Saturday afternoon, the services being
conducted by Rev. E.C. Bailey of Hartsville, a former pastor.
Miss Alford was born August 12, 1837, in Dillon
(then Marion) county. She was a daughter of James L. and Sallie McPhaul Alford
and the last living member of a family of twelve children. She was a life-long
member of the Reedy Creek Presbyterian church and possessed a cheerful, happy
disposition and until a few days before her death was keenly interested in all
affairs pertaining to her loved ones. She was born, reared and died at the old
ancestral home at Selkirk.
Miss Alford leaves a large circle of nieces and
nephews to mourn her loss, to whom “Aunt Maize” was very dear. She was the type
of woman who leaves the world better for having lived in it.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her brothers Daniel Warren Alford and James Frierson Alford
Sr. in this compilation.
Mary Ann Alford’s death certificate confirms her
birth and death dates. She died in Bethea, Dillon Co., and was single, the
daughter of James L. Alford and Sallie McPhaul, both born in NC. [South
Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Ann 1837 SC1, James
Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARY ANNE HALFORD LEE
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Tuesday, 22 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
BARNWELL, SC—Mrs. Mary Anne Halford Lee, 89, widow of L.C.
Lee, died Monday [21 January 2002] in the Barnwell County Hospital. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday in the Mole Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed
in the Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Lee was a retired bookkeeper with the
Barnwell People Sentinel newspaper and a member of Long Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, and daughter-in-law,
Herbert and Judy Lee of Barnwell, one sister, Maude Bonds of Barnwell, granddaughters,
Penny Weber of Sumter, South Carolina, Vanessa Baxley and Bobbie Epperson of
Barnwell, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary A. Lee (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 June 1912, last
residence Edgefield, Edgefield Co.
See the obituary of her brother Sam Bethune
Halford in this compilation.
Mary and Sam’s father, Samuel J. Halford, has
not been located on any census with a parent. He is with his uncle Washington
Halford in 1900, but he hasn’t been found any any earlier census. Washington
Halford was the son of William Richard Halford Sr. The most likely brother to
be the father of Samuel J. Halford is William Richard Halford Jr., who died
shortly after Samuel’s birth. By 1870, 2 other sons of William Richard were
living with their grandmother, William Richard’s widow, listed as orphans.
1920 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 50), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #118:
S.J.
Halford head 53 SC SC SC farmer
Mary M. wife 43 SC
SC SC
Sam Bethune son 10 SC SC
SC
Ina Blanche adopted dau 10 SC SC SC
Mary Ann dau 7 SC
SC SC
Maude Eunice dau 5 SC SC
SC
1910 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #164:
Samuel
J. Halford head 44 SC SC SC farmer
1st
marriage 1 year
Mary M. wife 34 SC
SC SC 1 child, 1 living
A. Bethune son 8/12 SC SC
SC
J. Washington nephew 25 SC SC SC
Hallie C. Williams aunt 68 SC SC
SC widow
Nettie B. Moore cousin 19 SC SC SC
Della B. Moore cousin 16 SC SC SC
Alfred Aldrich boarder 65 SC SC SC widower
1900 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 12), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #97:
Washington Halford head 66 b. June 1833 SC SC
SC married 33 years
farmer
Barbra wife 64 b. unknown SC
SC SC 8 children, 3 living
Mary dau 24 b. Dec
1874 SC SC SC
Inez dau 18 b. Dec
1881 SC SC SC
Nettie Moore granddau 10 b. Sept 1889 SC
SC SC
Beatrice Moore granddau 6 b. Nov 1893 SC
SC SC
Sammie Halford nephew 35 b. Jan 1864 SC
SC SC logman at saw mill
Samuel has not been located on earlier censuses. See earlier
censuses for this family with the obituary of Fannie Mae Halford Fox Miles.
Her HALFORD lineage (in part from Michael Kruse,
submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: Mary Anne 1912 SC1,
Samuel J. 1864 SC2, probably William Richard 1835 SC3,
William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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MARY CAROLYN CHANDLER THAXTON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 6 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
HEMINGWAY [Williamsburg Co.]—Services for the Rev. Mary
Carolyn Alford will be held at 3 p.m. today at Graham Funeral Home Chapel with
burial in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died January 3, 2002. Born in Oxford,
N.C., she was a daughter of Emma E. Oliver and the late Clifton H. Chandler Sr.
She was a minister of the pentecostal holiness faith.
Surviving are sons, Kim and James Thaxton;
daughters, Mary E. Dennis, Angela Fowler; brothers, Clifton Jr. and Thomas
Chandler; four sisters; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
In another
article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 5 January 2002
Alford, Mary Carolyn, 59, of Hemingway, a
minister of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and widow of Armoston M. Alford,
died Thursday. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary C. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 13 August 1942,
last residence Hemingway, Williamsburg Co.
Her husband is listed in SSDI records as
Armeston M. Alford, born 28 Apr 1934 and died 18 June 1991, last residence Hemingway,
Williamsburg Co., SC.
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MARY E. WRIGHT ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 20 November 1975
Services for Mrs. Mary E. Alford, who died
suddenly Saturday morning [November 15] at a local hospital, will be held at
2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon in McCoy Chapel Methodist Church. Interment will
be in Pine Hill Cemetery by the Mutual Funeral Home.
Born in Marlboro County, she was a daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus Wright. She was a graduate of Allen University
and taught school in Dillon County for many years.
She was active in church affairs where she was a
Sunday School teacher, a class leader, secretary of the women’s club, and past
secretary of Jappa Chapter 25, Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include five daughters: Miss Blanche
Alford, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mrs. Mary Swaner, Mrs. Elizabeth Stackhouse, all of
Brooklyn, NY; two sons, Chief Petty Officer James Alford, San Diego, Calif.;
and Melvin Alford, Brooklyn; one sister, Mrs. Nina Nelson, Philadelphia, Pa.;
12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 may 1896 and died
_____ Nov 1975, last residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co.
traditionally serves the African-American community.
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MARY ELIZABETH CAMPBELL ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 2 August 1934
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Campbell Alford, 77, wife of
the late Benjamin Ansel Alford, passed away at her home in the Floydale section
at 6:30 Saturday afternoon [July 28]. Mrs. Alford had been an invalid for ten
years, but her illness became more serious a month ago. She was a life-long
member of the Presbyterian church and was a lovely Christian woman. Her long
illness was borne with patience, and her passing is mourned not only by her family
but by numerous friends throughout the community.
Mrs. Alford was the daughter of Alexander and
Catherine Buie Campbell and was born and reared at the home place of her
parents and grandparents at Campbell’s Bridge.
Funeral services were held at the late residence
Sunday afternoon at 4:30, conducted by Rev. Fred J. Hay, pastor of the
Presbyterian church assisted by Rev. J.P. Inabnit, pastor of the Methodist
church.
The pallbearers were George Robert Alford, L.C.
McLean, Ben Stackhouse, Harvey Floyd, Hugh McCormac, and Gene Stafford.
Interment was in Riverside cemetery, and a large
concourse of relatives and friends assembled to pay a last tribute. There were
many beautiful floral offerings.
Surviving are five children: Mrs. Marvin M.
Stackhouse [Annie Lee Alford] and Mrs. W.M. McLean [Viola Alford], Dillon; Mrs.
S.O. Wiggins, Winnsboro; J.C. and W.B. Alford, Floydale.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Mary Elizabeth Campbell, born 21 December 1858, married
Benjamin Ansel Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Benjamin Ansel 1852 SC1,
Benjamin Lee 1809 NC2, Elias 1779 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARY FRANCES “FANNIE” ALFORD WEATHERLY
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 1 July 1960
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Thaddeus Weather [sic], 88,
died Thursday morning [June 30].
Funeral services will be held at the home Friday
at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery in Dillon....
Mrs. Weather is survived by: five daughters,
Annie and Bessie of the home, Mrs. Isla W. Sutherland of Charleston, Mrs.
Myrtie W. Carmichael of Dillon and Mrs. Grace W. Adams of Columbia, three sons,
Jim and Thad of Dillon and Daniel Mac of Latta; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Atkinson
of Clio and Mrs. Flora Larkins of Laurinburg, N.C., and a brother, Dan Alford
of Clio.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her siblings Daniel Alexander Alford, Graham Brown Alford,
Nora Alford Atkinson, and Harriet Alford Smith in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 72), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #366:
Thad Weatherly head 39 b. Feb 1861 SC SC
SC married 7 years farmer
Annie wife 27 b. May
1873 SC SC SC 3 children, 3 living
Annie dau 5 b. July 1894 SC
SC SC
Isla dau 4 b. Feb 1896 SC
SC SC
Danl. McK. son 1 b. Dec 1898 SC
SC SC
Nora Alford sister-in-law 23 b. June 1876 SC SC
SC
Buried next to each other in the Alford
Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Emily D. Weatherly....7 Feb 1908 -
20 Sept 1998
Daniel M. Weatherly....27 Dec 1898 -
7 Nov 1982
Marrie Emily Amenda
Dantzler...24 dec 1939
Bessie Weatherly....16 sept 1905 -
18 sept 1994
Daughter of Fannie Alford
& Thad Weatherly Sr.
Annie J. Weatherly....19 Jul 1894 -
21 Aug 1972
Daughter of Fannie Alford
& Thad Weatherly Sr.
James Wellington Weatherly....31 Oct
1909 - 21 Mar 1963
Son of Fannie Alford &
Thad Weatherly Sr.
Infant son of Thaddeus & M.F.
Weatherly....1908
Mary Frances Alford Weatherly....18
Jul 1872 - 30 Jun 1960
Married Thaddeus
Weatherly....25 May 1893
Thaddeus Weatherly....9 Feb 1858 - 2
Oct 1928
John L. Weatherly....10 Dec 1853 -
22 Mar 1937
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Frances 1873 SC1,
James Wellington 1850 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias
1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY GORDON ALFORD BOWERS
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Saturday, 22 August 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
EDGEMOOR [Chester Co., SC]—Mary Gordon Alford Bowers, 75, of
1944 Chestnut Lane, died Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at her residence.
Funeral services will be private.
Survivors include five sons, Johnny E. Alford of
Sumter, SC, Lee S. Alford of York, SC, William David Alford and Robert Alford,
both of Rock Hill, Thomas H. Alford of Chester, SC; one daughter, Donna A.
Carpenter of Gulf Shores, AL; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Cauthen Funeral Home is serving the Bowers
Family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary A. Bowers (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Nov 1922, last
residence Sumter, Sumter Co., SC.
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MARY GRACE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 May 1956
DILLON, May 21 (Special)—Miss Mary Grace Alford, 94, died
Monday afternoon at the ancestral home in upper Dillon county after a months
serious illness.
A daughter of the late William McDonald and Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford of Maxton, N.C., she was born and lived practically her
entire life the “The Cedars.”
Miss Alford was educated at Young’s Female
College, Thomasville, Ga. She was an artist having spent some time in Europe in
the early part of this century. Her interests included all phases of fine arts;
she accomplished works of her own designs and the ancestral home is itself
quite a gallery that has attracted attention from many sections.
Miss Alford was also a pioneer in the culinary
arts.
“Miss Grace” as she was affectionately known,
was the oldest member of the Dillon Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by three sisters of the home,
Mrs. Thomas G. McLeod, Miss Annie and Miss Douschka Alford.
Funeral services will be held at Alford Cemetery
Tuesday at 5 p.m....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her mother, Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie
Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald
Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and
William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Grace 1861 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY J. ALFORD
THE NEWS-SENTINEL
Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN—Saturday, 1 May 2004
Mary J. Alford, 80, of Greenwood [Greenwood Co.],
S.C., formerly of North Manchester, died Friday, April 30, 2004. Arrangements
by DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary J. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 25 May 1923.
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MARY JANE ALFORD MITCHELL
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Thursday, 10 January 1991
ROCK HILL [York Co. SC]—Mrs. Mary Alford Mitchell, 76, of
2101 Mount Gallant Rd. died Jan. 9, 1991, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.
Funeral is 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he
was a member. The Bishop Glen Spurlin and Elder Dan Gaines will officiate.
Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 9 tonight at Greene
Funeral Home and other times at 2101 Mount Gallant Rd.
A native of Loris, Mrs. Mitchell was the widow
of Jack Mitchell Sr. She was the owner of Mitchell’s Grocery and was a retired
employee of J.P. Stevens Co.
Survivors are her sons, Jack Mitchell, Clifford
Mitchell, Charles Mitchell; daughter, Mrs. Katherine Kay of Nashville, Tenn.;
brother, Lorenzo Alford of Mount Holly, N.C.; eight grandchildren; one
great-grandchild.
Photo
from Forest Hills Cemetery, Rock Hill, York Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary A. Mitchell (SS# issued in NC) was born 13 May 1915, last
residence Rock
Hill, York Co., SC.
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MARY JANE MCLEAN ROBINSON ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 21 January 1997
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Mary Jane Alford, 46, died Sunday, Jan.
19, 1997, at home.
Born Feb. 7, 1950, in Lumberton, N.C., she was a
daughter of the late Gracie McLean.
She attended school in Horry County and was a
member of St. Stephen’s AME Church, where she was president of the ensemble
choir and usher board member.
Survivors include her husband, Joshua Alford;
two sons, Dan Otis Robinson of Columbia, and Joshua A. Alford of Loris; a
daughter, Jacqueline Alford of Loris; two sisters, Armatha Davis of Kinston,
N.C., and Sarah Taylor of Lumberton, N.C.; three brothers, Lee McLean and
William McLean, both of Lumberton; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3-8:30 p.m.
today at Legette-Troy Funeral Home of Loris. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at St. Stephen’s AME Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Alford (SS# issued in SC).
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MARY L. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 1 April 2010
Mary Alford, of Dillon, died Tuesday [March 30].
Friends may call at 1406 Lincoln St., Dillon. Plans will be announced by
Bartell Funeral Home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was
born 18 Sept 1929, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD ENGLISH
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 September 1990
Name: Mary Louise English
Parents: George Wesley and Sarah Elizabeth Morris Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 86
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Friday [September 14]
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary A. English (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 Aug 1908 and
died 14 Sept 1990.
Possibly:
1920 CENSUS
Manning (District 32), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #578:
George W. Alford head 45 SC
SC SC widowed farmer
Louise dau 15 SC
SC SC
Allen son 8
SC SC SC
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MARY LOVE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 October 1933
Miss Mary Love Alford passed away at her home in
the Reedy Creek section of the county on Thursday morning [September 28] after
an illness of a week’s duration. Miss Alford was the eldest daughter of Mrs.
Rena Currie Alford and the late Manton Alford and was a much beloved Christian
woman.
Funeral services and interment were held at the
Alford cemetery at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev.
Fred J. Hay, pastor of the Dillon Presbyterian church, Rev. E. C. Bailey, and
Rev. E. S. Coats of McColl.
The pallbearers were Tommy McSwain, LaVal
Osteen, John Hugh McCormac, James McCormac, Thad and Daniel Mac Weatherly, J.
T. Proctor and Chip Hamer.
Surviving are her mother, three sisters, Misses
Totchie Alford of Charlotte, and Misses Margaret and Juliet of Reedy Creek, and
five brothers, Bailey, James L., and Earle of Reedy Creek, Dr. Duncan Alford of
Spartanburg, and Manton Alford of Laurinburg, N.C.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that Mary Love Alford was born _____ May 1896 in SC.
See the obituaries of her mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James
Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis,
and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
Mary Love Alford’s death certificate confirms
her date of death in Latta, Dillon Co., SC, and lists her birth date as 1896
in Climax, GA, daughter of Manton Alford and Rena Currie. She died of chronic
nephritis with hypertension, contributed by “marked obesity, wgt 325 lbs.”
[South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Love 1896 SC1, Manton
1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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MARY MCPHAUL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 11 April 1973
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Miss Mary Mac Alford, 84, died Tuesday
[April 10] at her residence after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 4
p.m. at Carolina Presbyterian Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery,
directed by Cottingham Funeral Home.
Miss Alford was born in Dillon county, a
daughter of the late Malcolm and Sara Margaret McPhaul Alford.
She was a member of Carolina Presbyterian
Church.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 March 1889. AAFA
records say Mary McPhaul Alford was born 14 March 1891.
See the obituary of her sister Daisy Alford
McKenzie in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Alfordsville (District 117), Robeson Co., NC, Page 11A:
Sallie Alford head 62 SC SC SC [Clarence’s
mother]
Mary Mack dau 27 SC SC SC [Clarence’s
sister]
Next door is the family of Mary’s brother Clarence.
1910 CENSUS
Manning (District 67), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #35:
Sarah
M. Alford head 53 SC SC SC widow 3
children, 3 living
#
of years married: 30
Daisy dau 23 SC SC SC dressmaker
Mary Mac dau 21 SC SC SC dressmaker
William T. bro-in-law 62 SC SC SC farmer
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling
#124:
William
Alford head 52 b. May 1848 SC SC SC single farmer
[Malcolm’s brother]
Sallie sister-in-law 43 b. Mar 1857 SC
SC SC m. 22 years
3
children, 3 living
Clarence nephew 19 b. Mar 1881 SC
SC SC
Ettie niece 17 b. Aug 1882
SC SC SC
Mary niece 9 b. Mar
1891 SC SC SC
Buried next to each other in the Carolina
Presbyterian Church Cemetery list:
William T. Alford 6/5/1848-11/26/1913
M.E. Alford [Malcolm] 10/23/1846-5/14/1892
Sarah Margaret McPhaul, wife of Malcolm E.Alford
2/16/1857-3/19/1928
Mary McPhaul Alford, 3/14/1889-4/10/1973
daughter of Malcolm E.& Sarah
M.Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary 1889 SC1, Malcolm
E. 1846 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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MARY MAGGIE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 5 July 1970
HAMER [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Mary Maggie Alford, 95, of Rt. 1,
died Saturday [July 4] morning at her home after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2
p.m. at Magnolia AME Church in Dillon County.... Burial will be in the church
cemetery directed by Green Funeral Home of Dillon.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Austin of
Norfolk, Va.; three sons, Dunk Alford of Hamer, Willie Alford of Hamer, and
Johnny Alford of Dillon; and nine grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 June 1875 and died
_____ July 1970, last residence Hamer, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her sons Duncan E. Alford
and Willie James Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Isaac 1865 SC12,
Nelson 1855 SC2.
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MARY VIRGINIA HALFORD COLLINS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 29 June 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
LUGOFF [Kershaw Co.]—Services for Virginia Halford Collins,
72, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lugoff First Baptist Church, with
burial in the church cemetery.... The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel....
Mrs. Collins died Sunday, June 28, 1998, after a
courageous battle with cancer. Born in Batesburg [Lexington Co.], she was a
daughter of James D. and Mary Jaudon Halford. She graduated from Columbia
College with a B.A. in English and received her masters degree in elementary
education from U.S.C. Mrs. Collins taught school in Florence and Kershaw
counties and was a second grade teacher at Lugoff Elementary School for 21
years. She was a member of Lugoff First Baptist Church where she taught
Children’s Sunday School for 28 years.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Marti
and Joe Stevens of Greenville, Caroline and David Williams of Charlotte and
Libby and Bob Martin of Lugoff; seven grandchildren; and brothers, James D.
Halford Jr. of Lancaster, Pa., Robert Y. Halford of Atlanta, Jack T. Halford of
Marietta, Ga., and Dr. Jake H. Halford of Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Virginia H. Collins (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 March 1926.
On James Dorman Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 18, a railroad section hand living
in Blackville, Barnwell Co., SC. He doesn’t know his birth date, but the year
is written as 1900. His nearest relative is W.O. Halford of the same address.
He signed his full name.
1930 CENSUS
Batesburg (District 10), Lexington Co. SC, Dwelling #501:
James J. Halford head 31 SC SC SC RR
section foreman
age
24 at 1st marriage
Mary wife 24 SC GA SC age
19 at 1st marriage
James J. son 2-6/12 SC SC SC
Mary V. dau 4-1/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 49), Barnwell Co. SC, Dwelling #150:
W.O. Halford head 68 SC SC SC farmer
Alice wife 57 SC SC SC
Bellenger son 24 SC SC SC
James D. son 20 SC SC SC
Leroy son 16 SC SC SC
Gladis dau 13 SC SC SC
Her HALFORD lineage (from “Martin Family Tree”
posted by a granddaughter (daughter of Libby and Bob Martin) to Ancestry.com;
and Michael Kruse, submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: Mary Virginia 1926
SC1, James Dorman 1899 SC2, William Owens 1862 SC3,
William Richard 1832 SC4, William Richard 1796 SC5,
Achillis 1754 VA6.
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MATTIE RICHARDSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 September 1966
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Mattie Richardson Alford, 54, wife
of Dewey R. Alford of the Homewood section of Horry County, died Thursday at a
local hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday in Homewood Baptist Church by Rev. J.C. Jones.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter
of the late Sid and Nannie Carter Richardson. She was a member of Homewood
Baptist Church.
Surviving besides the widower, Dewey R. Alford
of Conway, are four sons, J. Legrand Alford and Frankie Alford, both of Conway;
Thomas Alford and Jimmy Alford, both of Conway; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Brewer of Augusta, Ga., and Mrs. Ellen Allen of Conway; a brother, Ed Johnson
of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Mrs. Grady Hatcher of McColl; 11 grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother James
Fred Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Dewey R. 1904 SC1,
Samuel P. 1860 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800
SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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MAYBELLE ALFORD ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 16 February 1976
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Maybelle A. Alford, 94, widow of
James Augustus Alford, died Saturday in a Bennettsville nursing home after a
long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11
a.m. in the Blanton-Cottingham Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the
Alford Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Dillon County, a
daughter of the late Daniel James and Catherine Easterling Alford. She was a
member of the Dillon Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Colin A. Hasty
of Fayetteville, N.C., and Mrs. Jessie Cottingham of Clio; a number of nieces
and nephews....
Photo
from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Maybelle Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 November 1881.
See the obituaries of her husband, James
Augustus Alford; parents, Daniel James Alford and Catherine Easterling Alford; and
siblings Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, and Emily C. Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Maybelle 1881 SC1,
Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4,
Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7,
James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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McPHERSON McLEAN ALFORD
[Although
he died in NC, we are also including his obituary here because he lived most of
his life in and had close ties to SC.]
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 26 September 1912
Mr. McP. McL. Alford, eldest son of the late
Capt William Alford, of Selkirk, died suddenly at his home in Maxton [Robeson
Co., NC] last Friday night [September 20] shortly after retiring. Mr. Alford
and his wife were in Maxton Friday afternoon and upon returning home Mr. Alford
ate a hearty supper and appeared to be in excellent spirits. He had a neighbor
as his guest for the evening and did not show the slightest sign of illness.
Shortly after he retired his wife was attracted by his deep breathing and upon going
to his bedside she discovered that he was in extremes. He passed away without
regaining consciousness.
Mr. Alford was born near Selkirk and spent the
major part of his life on his father’s farm near the place. About ten years ago
he moved to Maxton where he engaged in farming on an extensive scale. He was
one of the most prominent and prosperous citizens of Maxton and his untimely
death is greatly deplored by his legions of friends and business associates.
The funeral was held from Maxton Presbyterian
church of which Mr. Alford was a member, and the remains were interred in
Eastside cemetery at Maxton Saturday afternoon.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that McPherson McLean Alford was born 14 October 1858.
See the obituaries of his mother, Sarah Elizabeth
McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford,
Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary
Grace Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
We included the obituary of his daughter Elizabeth Brockinton Alford McMaster
in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: McPherson McLean 1858 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MELISSA DAWN ALFORD MOORE
Posted to the Marion Co., SC, RootsWeb Mailing List
_____, SC—_____ October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Melissa Dawn Alford Moore, 18, of Lawson Drive,
died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
She was born in Myrtle Beach, a daughter of
William Michael Alford and Sharon Yvonne Lewis Alford.
Survivors, in addition to her mother and father,
both of Conway, include her husband, Danny Glenn “Buddy” Moore II of Conway; a
daughter, Aubrey Lee-Ann Moore of Conway; her stepfather, Robert Goff of
Conway; two sisters, Summer Marie Alford and Candace Michelle Alford, both of
Conway; her paternal grandmother, Pearl Hudson of Conway; and her maternal
grandmother, Maggie Lewis of Murrells Inlet.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
The funeral will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the
funeral home. The Rev. Charles Thrower will officiate. Burial will be in
Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Horry County Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, P.O. Box 136, Conway, SC 29526-0136.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Melissa Moore (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 July 1979.
See the obituary of her father, William Michael
Alford, in this compilation.
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MEREDITH MACK KENNETH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 8 November 1957
LORIS, Nov. 7—Mack Kenneth Alford, 69, retired farmer died
unexpectedly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Dawsey, Rt. 1, Loris,
Wednesday [November 6] night.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon
at 2:30 p.m. at the Hardwick Funeral Home.... Burial will follow in Mt. Olive
Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County April 30,
1888, a son of the late Meredith [Alford] and Caroline Rogers. He made his home
in the Mt. Olive section most of his life but moved to the Loris area about
four years ago. He was a member, deacon and clerk of the Black Creek Primitive
Baptist Church. He married the late Miss Daisy Isabell Stephens who died May
15, 1952.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W.H. Dawsey of
Rt. 1, Loris; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Ann Lewis of Tabor City, N.C.; one
grandson, Larry Wayne Dawsey; three grand-daughters, Mrs. Fred Graham, Miss
Barbara Jean Dawsey and Miriam Allene Dawsey, all of Loris.
Pallbearers will be John Paul, Austin Wright,
Kelly McCormick, Carl Reaves, Melton Horne and Leamon Grainger. Friends may
call at the Hardwick Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Meredith Mack Kenneth 1888 SC1,
Meredith 1854 SC2, Meredith 1814 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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MERLE REYNOLDS ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—10 October 2009
Merle Reynolds Alford, of Summerville, widow of Raymond
T. Alford, passed from this life October 9, 2009.
Born October 13, 1913 in Summerville, she was a
daughter of Edward Othneal Reynolds and Daisy Lewis Reynolds.
Merle was a retired Eligibility Specialist for
the NC Department of Social Services.
She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Dianne A.
Margolis of Redlands, CA; one son-in-law, James Harrell of Summerville; five
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Interment was in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery,
Waring St., Summerville.
Photos
from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Summerville, Dorchester Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Merle
Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Summerville, Dorchester Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother
Preston Blake Alford in this compilation.
Her husband, Raymond Tanner Alford, shares her
gravestone, but SSDI records show that his last residence was Laurinburg,
Scotland Co., NC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Raymond Tanner 1912 SC 1,
Henry Monroe 1888 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N.
1826 SC4.
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MILDRED ALFORD BYRD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Tuesday, 15 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
AIKEN [Aiken Co.]—Mrs. Mildred A. Byrd, 77, of 778 Henry
St., died Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998, at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
Graveside services were at 4 p.m. Monday at
Aiken Memorial Gardens….
Mrs. Byrd, a native of Mullins, had lived in
Aiken since 1961. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include a son, George E. Byrd Jr.,
Columbia; two daughters, Carolyn A. Brown, Summerville, and Dorothy Ann
Hatcher, Aiken; two brothers, Stanley Alford, Columbia, and Neil Alford,
Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Virginia Alford, Columbia; and two grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren….
George Funeral Home, Park Avenue, was in charge
of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mildred A. Byrd (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 May 1921, last
residence Aiken, Aiken Co.
See the obituaries of her mother, Martha
Prudence Smith Alford; her siblings Dorothy Alford Cornett, Virginia Grey
Alford, and William “Chessie” Alford in this compilation.
Mildred and her sister Dorothy died on the same
day.
She was the widow of Edward George Byrd who died
in 1991.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mildred 1921 SC1, William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847
SC3, Warren Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5,
Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8,
James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MILDRED COX ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Tuesday, 21 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
EASLEY [Pickens Co.], SC—Mrs. Mildred “Millie” Cox Alford,
70, wife of Arnold Alford, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Greenville County. She
was the daughter of the late Foster Wendell “Bill” Cox and the late Anna Wolfe
Cox.
Mrs. Alford was a former employee of The Easley
Progress and was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, of the home; three
daughters, Lynn A. Rampey, and her husband, Tommy, of Easley, Kaye A. Jones, of
Easley, and Kathy A. Roberts, and her husband, Danny, of Williamston; a son,
Wendell Alford, and his wife, Sharon, of Liberty; two sisters, Jean Cox Fulmer,
of Simpsonville, and Mary Cox Connor, of Lancaster; seven grandchildren; and
two great-granddaughters.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by her parents; and
a sister, Dell C. Richardson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct.
22, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, conducted
by the Rev. Archie Sharpe. Entombment will be at Robinson Memorial Gardens,
Chapel of Relection Mausoleum, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley....
Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown, is assisting
the family with arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mildred C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 May 1933,
last residence Easley, Pickens Co.
See the obituaries of her husband’s brothers
Charles Lang Alford Jr. and William Hubert Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Arnold 1928 GA,
Charles Lang 1887 GA2, Elisha 1856 GA3, John Allen 1815
GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MILDRED DIGGS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 19 April 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Mildred D. Alford, 77, died
Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at home.
She was born Oct. 26, 1924, in Atlanta, a
daughter of the late Herbert Ovid Diggs and Mable Sprayberry Diggs.
She was a graduate of Jordan High School in
Columbus, Ga., and was a homemaker. She was a member of Georgetown Presbyterian
Church. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Robert
“Bob” Alford; a daughter, Robbie A. Godeke of Evansville, Ind.; a granddaughter,
Caitlin Elizabeth Cassidy of Evansville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at
Graham Funeral Home in Georgetown.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the
funeral home ….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Mildred D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 October
1924, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co.
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MILDRED MARTIN ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 October 1967
Name: Mildred Martin Alford
Parents: Jerry and Floree Martin
Spouse: Dr. Duncan C. Alford
Place of Birth: Native of Ware Shoals
Date of Death: Thursday [October 5]
Place of Death: Spartanburg
Place of Burial: Alford Family Cemetery, Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death. Her gravestone says she was born 10 Oct 1903 and
died 5 Oct 1967.
See the obituary of her husband, Duncan Curry
Alford, in this compilation.
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MILTON ALEXANDER ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 16 December 1998
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Milton Alexander Alford, 32, of Hucks Road
died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
He was born in Hampton, Va., a son of Edna Earl
Alford and the late Johnny Hubert Alford.
Survivors, in addition to his mother of Aynor,
include his wife, Cindy Alford of Aynor; a son, Alex Earl Alford of Aynor; a
brother, Johnny Earl Alford of Galivants Ferry; and a sister, Karen Alford of
Galivants Ferry.
Visitation will be from 6-9 tonight at Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway chapel.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Happy
Home Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Edna Earle
Hughes Alford; and his brother Johnny Earl Alford in this compilation.
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MINNIE LOU ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 March 1997
16. Name: Minnie Lou Alford
Parents: Emma Jane McKinnon, stepfather, Charles McKinnon
Date of Death: Sunday, March 9, 1997
Place of Death: her residence
Place of Burial: New Holly United Methodist Church Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of Annie Rogers Alford, where
Emma McKinnon is named as a daughter.
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MINNIE VIOLA ALFORD COLEMAN
[Although
she died in GA, we are publishing her obituary here because of her close ties
to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 6 July 1967
SAVANNAH, Ga.—Mrs. Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, 76, of
Savannah, widow of Simpson Coleman of Marion County, S.C., died Wednesday
morning after a long illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Friday in Friendship Cemetery in Marion County, directed by Smith Brothers’
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Coleman was born in Marion County, a
daughter of the late W.E. and Rebecca Whaley Alford of Marion County.
Surviving are two sons, W.E. Coleman of
Baltimore, Md., and G.D. Colemand of Chester, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Walter
T. Baxley of Savannah with whom she lived, Mrs. Johnnie Goza of Jacksonville,
Fla., and Mrs. O.L. Reid of Baltimore; three sisters, Mrs. Essie Hyman, Mrs.
Sue Jones and Mrs. Mary Cole, all of Florence, S.C.; two brothers, Daniel L.
Alford of Lumberton, N.C., and Wardie Alford of Columbia, S.C.; and several
grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her siblings Edward Deloney Alford, William Henry Alford, Mary
Alford Hatchell Cole, and Essie Alford Hyman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Minnie Viola 1890 SC1,
William Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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MIRIAM CECELIA AMMONS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 26 February 2007
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Graveside services for Miriam
Cecelia Ammons Alford, 81, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-7 today at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Born in Chesterfield Co. to Knox Livingston and
Mary Boone Ammons, she died February 25, 2007. She was a member of West
Hartsville Baptist Church. Surviving are husband, Jack Alford; several
nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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MORRIS MCGEE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 March 1973
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Morris McGee Alford, 70, died Wednesday
in a local nursing home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev.
P.B. McLeod. Burial will be in State Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
the late Joseph Whiteford and Lucy Watts Alford.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a
retired merchant.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Ammons
Alford of the home; three sons, Calvin Alford of Hartsville, Nelson E. Alford
of Georgetown and Harry B. Alford of California; five daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Barfield and Miss Dolly Alford, both of Conway, Mrs. Patricia McDaniel and Mrs.
Rebecca Jolley both of Florence, and Mrs. Jacqueline Harrelson of Hartsville;
four brothers, L.E. [Lewis Emerson] Alford of Tampa, Fla., P.H. [Parker
Heyward] Alford, G.G. [Gilbert Gray] Alford, and Harrison Alford, all of
Conway; three sisters, Mrs. Prudence Eassy and Mrs. Mamie Owens both of
Greensboro, N.C., and Mrs. Lucy V. Brown of Conway; and 18 grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 May 1902.
See the obituaries of his sons Calvin George
Alford and Harry Byrd Alford; and his brother Gilbert Grey Alford in this
compilation.
On Morris father’s Joseph’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 41, a self-employed farmer living
in Toddville, Horry Co., SC. He says he was born 1 June 1877, names his wife
Lucy A. Alford as his nearest relative, and signs his name Joseph White Alford.
AAFA lists his middle name as Whitford, and his obituary says Whiteford.
Morris was the brother of the late Lewis Emerson
“L.E.” Alford, who donated to AAFA much of the data we have on South Carolina
Alfords. L.E. died before AAFA was established, but he subscribed to About
Alfords.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Morris McGee 1902 SC1,
Joseph Whitford 1877 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803
SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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MURIEL ALFORD BUCKMASTER
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Sunday, 15 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
SENECA [Oconee Co.], SC—Muriel Alford Buckmaster, 79, of 701
Cherry St., Seneca, SC, and formerly of Sarasota, FL, died Thursday, June 12,
2003.
Born in Mullins [Marion Co.], SC, she was the
daughter of the late Eugene and Clara Smith Alford.
She was a Route Coordinator for the School
System in FL.
She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church,
Seneca.
She is survived by her husband: Harvey
Buckmaster of Seneca; two daughters, Karen Bradley and her husband, Theron of
Fairfax, VA, Luann Buckmaster of Idaho Falls, ID; four stepsons, William
Buckmaster and his wife Charlet of Huddle Mills, NC, Harvey E. Buckmaster and
his wife Barbara of Deltona, FL, Dell Buckmaster and his wife Linda of Newton,
NJ, Duane Buckmaster and his wife Anita of Sarasota, FL; one sister, Rosalee
Morgan [sic—should be Mouzon] of Charleston, SC; four brothers, Aubruy
Alford of Cordel, GA, Smith Alford of Hartsville, SC, Tommy Alford of Seneca,
SC, and Jerry Alford of Charleston, SC; sixteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Monday, June 16, 2003
at Corinth Baptist Church, Seneca, SC with visitation to follow.... Woodlawn
Funeral Home, Greenville, SC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Muriel A. Buckmaster (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 April
1924.
See the obituaries of her mother, Clara Smith
Alford; siblings Rosalee Alford Mouzon and Tommy Bloyce Alford; and uncle
Edward Manuel Alford (with other relatives listed) in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Muriel 1924 SC1, Eugene
M. 1898 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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MYRTLE ALFORD SANDERS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 29 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Services for Myrtle Alford Sanders will be held
on Monday at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church with burial in Crescent Hill
Memorial Gardens. She died on December 25, 2002. Leevy’s Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
Born in Darlington, she was the daughter of the
late Granville and LeAnna Alford. Ms. Sanders was a retired educator with the
Richland County School District.
Surviving are her son, Thomas Sanders; daughter,
Jocelyn Sanders; and sisters, Lillian Bowman and Cleo Yongue.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Myrtle A. Sanders (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 July 1920,
last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
See the obituaries of her siblings and Alma E.
Alford Denley, Lillian Alford Bowman, Nathaniel Alford, and Sansberry Edward
Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. Her father
Granville and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each census
from 1880 through 1930.
Her lineage: Myrtle 1920 SC1,
Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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MYRTLE KEPLEY SWICEGOOD ALFORD
SALISBURY POST
Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC—Thursday, 7 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CAYCE [Lexington Co.], S.C.—Myrtle K. Swicegood Alford, 88,
Cayce, died Wednesday (March 6, 2002).
A native of Salisbury, N.C., Mrs. Alford was a
daughter of the late Jacob Wesley and Annie Belle Cranford Kepley. A resident
of Cayce since 1959, she retired from Berry’s on Main.
She was a member of Main Street United Methodist
Church and was active with Order of the Eastern Star and Cayce Garden Club. She
was a former member of St. Andrew’s Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Hoyle Swicegood, and her second husband, William C. Alford.
Survivors include son Stephen Swicegood, Cayce;
sister Ida McIntosh, Salisbury, N.C.; and brothers Homer and Bill Kepley, both
of Salisbury, N.C.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Main Street United
Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mickey Bell and Dr. Cheryl Rhodes.
Burial, 4 p.m. Friday, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, N.C.
Thompson Funeral Home, West Columbia, is in
charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Myrtle K. Swicegood (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 Aug 1913.
See the obituary of her second husband, William
C. Alford, in this compilation.
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NANCY ALFORD HYMAN
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 10 June 1954
Mrs. Nancy Alford Hyman, 77, widow of Frank
Hyman of Pamplico, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday [June 9] in a local hospital. She
had been in declining health for a number of years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday
in the Mount Elon Free Will Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Hyman was born March 28, 1877, in Florence
County, a daughter of the late John and Sarah Jones Alford, both of Florence
County. She was a charter member of Mount Elon Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are five sons, Lowell Hyman of
Florence, Rufus Hyman of Schlomb, Ala., Clarence Hyman of Greenville, Robert Hyman
of Charleston and Roland Hyman of Pamplico; four daughters, Mrs. Nettie Hewitt
of Florence, Mrs. C.W. Wiggins, Mrs. J.C. Hutchinson, and Mrs. Jessie Eaddy,
all of Pamplico; also 51 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the
obituaries of her sister Sarah Rebecca Alford Jensen (with additional notes
about their parents) and her sister-in-law Bonnie Cain Alford, wife of her
brother Caldwell, in this compilation.
Mrs. Nancy Alford Hyman’s death certificate
lists her birth on 28 March 1877 in Florence Co., SC, and confirms her date of
death from heart disease. She was the widow of Frank Hyman and the daughter of
John Alford and Sarah Jones. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955
(Ancestry.com)]
1920 CENSUS
Cains (District 37), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #36:
William F. Hyman head 62 SC
SC SC farmer
Nancy wife 43 SC
SC SC
Nettie dau 20
SC SC SC
John son 18
SC SC SC
William R. son 16 SC
SC SC
Veathrers dau 11 SC
SC SC
Roland F. son 9 SC
SC SC
Gewel dau 6
SC SC SC
Robert I. son 4
SC SC SC
Sara A. Alford mother-in-law 82 SC SC
SC widow
1910 CENSUS
Cain (District 17), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #385:
Frank Hyman head 52 SC
SC SC second marriage 14 years
farmer
Nancy wife 43 SC
NC SC 1st marriage 14 years
5
children, 5 living
Berta dau 17 SC
SC SC
Clyde son 13 SC
SC SC
Nettie M. dau 10 SC
SC SC
Lowell son 8
SC SC SC
William R. son 6 SC
SC SC
Beatrice dau 2
SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Cains (District 32), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #451:
Frank W. Hyman head 42 b. Mar 1858 SC SC SC married
5 years farmer
Nancy wife 23 b. Mar 1877 SC
SC SC 2 children, 2 living
Clarence N. son 11 b. July 1888 SC
SC SC
Minesota dau 9 b. Oct 1890 SC
SC SC
Berta V. dau 8 b. Mar 1892 SC
SC SC
Andrew C. son 3 b. Feb 1897 SC SC
SC
Nettie M. dau 9/12 b. Aug 1899 SC SC
SC
1880 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 91), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #5:
J.C. Alford head 63 SC SC SC farmer
Sarah A. wife 45 SC SC SC
S. Rebecca dau 21 SC SC SC
Caldwell son 13 SC SC
SC
Julia M. dau 7 SC SC
SC
Nancy dau 3 SC
SC SC
Her lineage: Nancy 1877 SC1, John
Calhoun 1818 SC2.
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NANCY LEE BONE SUTTLES ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Friday, 21 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
July 15, 1940—March 18, 2003
CHARLESTON [Charleston Co.]—Nancy Lee Bone Alford, 62, of
Manor House, formerly of Anderson, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at 5 Med Park
PRMH in Columbia.
Born in Jefferson (Jackson County), she was a
housewife and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are widower, Bob Alford of
Anderson; daughters, Lisa Suttles Owens of Charleston and Kimberley Suttles
Nash of Batesburg; sisters, Betty Bone and Martha Adams, both of Anderson; half
sister, Lorraine Ray of Cayce; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late James L. Bone
and Susie Bone. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Hinson; her first
husband Robert Lee Suttles; and a grandson, James Owens.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn
Funeral Home by the Rev. Phil Sears and Elder Frank Norris; burial will be in
South Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday at The McDougald Funeral Home.
Family members will be at their respective homes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Nancy L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 July 1940.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lee
Alford, in this compilation.
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NANCY SUSANNA BROWN ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 24 February 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Nancy Susanna Brown
Alford, 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at the chapel of
Cox-Collins Funeral Home....
Burial will follow in Cedardale Cemetery,
directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be: David Wensil, James
Strickland, Carl Smith, Ben Haigh, Burke Drew and Colby Strickland....
Mrs. Alford, the widow of Edward Manuel Alford,
died on Sunday, February 23, 2003, in Marion County Medical Center. Born on
September 16, 1908 in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late William
Joseph Brown and Martha Catherine “Mattie” Shelley Brown.
An avid genealogist, she recently published a
book entitled A Family History. It was a culmination of more than 40 years of
research reaching back to the 1700’s and including the Brown, Fowler, Shelley,
and Williamson families.
Surviving are her daughters, Elsie A. Drew
Williams of Mullins, Kathryn A. McCormick and her husband, Malcolm, of Nichols,
and Ann A. Fowler and her husband, Fred, of Mullins; daughter-in-law, Mrs.
James E. (Hazel) Alford of Bradenton, Florida; sister, Mrs. Ernest (Nina) Jones
of Mullins; grandchildren, Nanette McCormick Strickland, Michael McCormick,
Teresa Fowler Smith, Brenda Fowler Wensil, Rick Fowler, Gwen Drew Haigh, Jim
Drew, Johnny Drew, and Lonnis Drew; 12 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
A son, James Edward Alford, and a brother,
Willie Arthur Brown, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm birth and death dates for Susanna B. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of her husband, Edward Manuel
Alford; and children Elsie Alford Drew Williams and James Edward “J.E.” Alford
in this compilation.
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NAOMI COVINGTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 18 November 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Naomi Covington Alford, 77, died Friday,
Nov. 17, 2006, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
19, in Carolina Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery directed
by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the
funeral home.
Born May 2, 1929, in Marlboro County, she was
the daughter of the late Thomas L. Covington and Alina McGee Covington. She was
a member of Carolina Presbyterian Church and was the widow of Neil Edward
Alford.
Survivors include her children, Linda Alford
Martin of Dillon, Elaine Alford and fiance Roy Nichols of Hendersonville, N.C.,
Thomas (Sarah) Alford of Virginia Beach, Va., and Faith (Mark) Mew of Dillon;
sisters, Geneva Rhinefield of Laurinburg, N.C., Mary Lou Covington of Cheraw,
Dorothy Covington of Hamlet, N.C., and Judy Lowe of Rock Hill; brothers, Frank
Covington of Laurinburg, N.C., Harold Covington of Hamlet, N.C., Bill Covington
of Statesville, N.C., and Ed Covington of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Polly
Alford McIntyre of Dillon; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Neil Edward
Alford, with a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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NATHAN ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 11 February 2010
Nathan Alford, 77, died Monday, February 8,
2010, in a boating accident on Black River in Williamsburg County
Mr. Alford was born in Florence County on August
12, 1932, a son of the late Ellie Parker Alford and Alice Hyman Alford. He grew
up in Florence County, served in the U. S. Army, and was a graduate of Andrews
High School. Mr. Alford retired as Market Manager after forty years employment
with the Andrews Piggly Wiggly. He also was a farmer for most of his life. Mr.
Alford was a member and Deacon of Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Alford was predeceased by his wife, Patricia
Ann Kennedy Alford.
Surviving are: a son Andrew S. Alford (Vivian)
of Goldsboro, N. C.; three brothers, Rutledge Alford (Kizzie), Ethridge Alford
(Dora), and John Henry Alford (Mary), all of Andrews; a sister, Evelyn Swails
of Andrews; two grandchildren, Sarah Wyse and Jenny Alford, both of Goldsboro,
N. C.
Funeral services will be two o’clock Friday
afternoon, February 12, 2010, at Andrews Presbyterian Church. Officiating will
be the Rev. William Stockton. Burial will follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery.
Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com.
The family will receive friends at the Andrews
Presbyterian Church Thursday evening, February 11, 2010, from six until eight.
The Andrews Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nathan
Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituary of his wife, Patricia Ann
Kennedy Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Nathan 1932 SC1, Ellie
Parker 1892 SC2, John William 1844 SC3.
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NATHANIEL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 5 April 1968
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Nathaniel
Alford of Rt. 2, Darlington, will be conducted Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Macedonia
Baptist Church.... Burial, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home will be in
Darlington City Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Nathaniel Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 Dec 1904 and
died _____ Apr 1968.
See the obituaries of his siblings and Alma E.
Alford Denley, Lillian Alford Bowman, Myrtle Alford Sanders, and Sansberry
Edward Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. His father,
Granville Alford, and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each
census from 1880 through 1930.
His lineage: Nathaniel Alford 1904 SC1,
Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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NEIL EDWARD ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 13 January 1981
Services were held Monday at Carolina
Presbyterian Church of Neil Edward Alford, 53, who died Sunday [January 11] at his
home after a short illness.
Born in Dillon County, he was a son of the late Graham
and Martha Usher Alford. He was a carpenter.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Naomi Covington
Alford; a son, Thomas Graham Alford, U. S. Rangers, serving in the Persian
Gulf; three daughters: Mrs. Linda Martin, Rock Hill; Mrs. Elaine Boyer, Asheville,
N.C.; Mrs. Faith Mew, Dillon; a sister, Mrs. Martha (Polly) Alford Bracey,
Dillon; three grandchildren.
Photos
from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Neil Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 July 1927. His
death date is listed as Jan 1981.
See the obituaries of his wife, Naomi Covington
Alford, and his father, Graham Brown Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Neil Edward 1927 SC1,
Graham Brown 1883 SC2, James Wellington 1850 SC3,
Benjamin Lee 1809 NC4, Elias 1779 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NEIL HERBERT ALFORD, JR.
[Although
he died in VA, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close
ties to SC.]
DAILY PROGRESS
Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA—Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Neill Herbert Alford, Jr., professor emeritus of
law at the University of Virginia, died Saturday, October 20, 2007, in
Charlottesville. He was 88.
He was born July 13, 1919, in Greenville, S.C.,
the only child of the late Neill Herbert Alford Sr. and the late Elizabeth
Robertson Alford.
He was a distinguished legal scholar and
teacher, a loving husband, an imaginative father, a devoted grandfather, and a
thoughtful son and son-in-law. He will be remembered for his integrity,
unpretentious manner, keen mind, kindness and generosity, adventurous spirit,
and good sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years,
Elizabeth Talbot Smith Alford, whom he married on June 26, 1943, in Columbus,
Ga.
He also is survived by three children, Neill H.
Alford, III of Virginia Beach and his wife, Pattie; Margaret Dudley Alford
Cloud of Hillsborough, N.C., and her husband, Bill; and Eli Thomas Stackhouse
Alford of Raleigh, N.C., and his wife, Anne. He is also survived by three
grandchildren, Diane Elizabeth Alford Croce and her husband, Andrew, of
Springfield, Va.; Eli T.S. Alford, Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; and Lindsay Talbot
Alford Ramspott and her husband, Jason, of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; and one
great-grandson, Walker Merritt Ramspott.
Prof. Alford earned a B.A. in history from The
Citadel in Charleston, S.C., in 1940; an LL.B. from the University of Virginia
School of Law in 1947; and a J.S.D. (doctoral degree) from Yale University Law
School in 1966. He was a Sterling Fellow at Yale in 1950-51 and a Ford Fellow
at the University of Wisconsin in 1958.
He joined the University of Virginia law faculty
in the fall of 1947 and spent most of his career at Virginia, teaching there
from 1947 to 1974 and from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He was Doherty
Foundation professor of law from 1966 to 1974 and Percy Brown Jr. professor of
law from 1976 to 1990.
He was a gifted teacher whose lively law
lectures were remembered vividly years later by former students. He taught
courses including trusts and estates, international law, professional
responsibility (ethics), legal history, tax law and insurance law.
From 1961 to 1962, he held the Chair of
International Law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; he was a
consultant for the war college from 1962 to 1968.
From 1974 to 1976, he was dean of the law school
and Joseph Henry Lumpkin professor of law at the University of Georgia.
He was Lehman distinguished visiting professor
of law at Washington University (St. Louis) in 1991; DrinkoBaker &
Hostetler professor of law at Ohio State University in 1992; and a visiting
professor at the Washington and Lee University law school in 1992.
He was a summer law teacher at George Washington
University, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Alabama.
He was chairman of the board of directors of the
University Press of Virginia from 1970 to 1974 and from 1987 to 1989. He also
served on numerous university committees.
In 1990, he received the University of Virginia’s
Raven Award in recognition of excellence in service and contributions to the
university.
At the University of Virginia, he was special
counsel to the president and was legal adviser to the rector and board of
visitors from 1972 to 1974. In this position, he was attorney for the
university and its hospital.
He was state reporter (the editor of court
opinions) for the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1977 to 1984. He was special
counsel to the Virginia Code Commission from 1954 to 1957.
He was the author of a book, Modern Economic
Warfare: Law and the Naval Participant (1967); and co-author of a widely
used law casebook, Cases and Materials on Decedents Estates and Trusts
(Ritchie, Alford and Effland; 8th edition, 1993). He also wrote numerous legal
articles for professional journals.
After he retired from teaching, he practiced law
in Charlottesville from 1991 to 1997 as counsel to Slaughter & Redinger
(later Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove).
During his career, he provided thousands of
hours of free legal assistance to people from all walks of life.
He was a fellow of the Virginia Bar Foundation
and the American Bar Foundation. He was a member of the American Bar
Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the American Law Institute, the
Selden Society, the American Society for Legal History, the Selden Society,
Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of the Coif, Phi Alpha Delta, the Raven Society, and
the Colonnade Club.
He served on active duty in the Army as an
infantry officer from 1941 to 1946. He was deployed to Europe in December 1944
with the Army’s 65th Infantry Division and fought in France, Germany and
Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his
service. After the war ended, he remained on Army duty in Europe. He oversaw
displaced persons camps near Linz, Austria, being responsible at the age of 25
for the welfare of 225,000 people. Later, he was the officer in charge of the
Allied military government in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He returned to the United
States in March 1946 and was discharged from active duty at the rank of
lieutenant colonel. He served in the Army Reserve from 1946 to 1969, commanding
a civil affairs unit in Charlottesville for many years. He retired at the rank
of colonel in 1969.
He loved reading, especially history. He also
liked traveling and was an energetic person who walked to work and took his
family on camping trips and other adventures. While in law school in 1941, he
walked from Charlottesville to Scottsville one day to prepare for Army infantry
duty. He liked animals and cared for dogs, cats and other creatures over the
years. He never found a home or yard project that was too difficult. He was a
gifted woodworker who repaired, refinished and built furniture.
The Alford family thanks David L. Morris, MD,
for his compassionate care of Mr. Alford. The family also thanks the staffs of
the Martha Jefferson House Infirmary and the Hospice of the Piedmont for their
kindness and skillful care.
Memorial contributions may be made to The
Citadel Foundation (The Citadel Foundation, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street,
Charleston, SC 29409); to Brookgreen Gardens, a garden and wildlife preserve
that Mr. Alford loved (Brookgreen Gardens, P.O. Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC
29585); or to an organization of one’s choice.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later
date.
In another
article:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 25 October 2007
Neill Herbert Alford, Jr., professor emeritus of
law at the University of Virginia, died Oct. 20, 2007, in Charlottesville, Va.
He was 88.
He was born July 13, 1919, in Greenville, S.C.,
the only child of the late Neill Herbert Alford Sr. and the late Elizabeth
Robertson Alford.
He was a distinguished legal scholar and
teacher, a loving husband, an imaginative father, a devoted grandfather, and a
thoughtful son and son-in-law. He will be remembered for his integrity,
unpretentious manner, keen mind, kindness and generosity, adventurous spirit,
and good sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years,
Elizabeth Talbot Smith Alford, whom he married on June 26, 1943, in Columbus,
Ga.
He also is survived by three children, Neill H.
Alford, III of Virginia Beach, Va., and his wife, Pattie; Margaret Alford Cloud
of Hillsborough, N.C., and her husband, Bill; and Eli Thomas Stackhouse Alford
of Raleigh, N.C., and his wife, Anne. He is also survived by three
grandchildren, Diane Alford Croce and her husband, Andrew, of Springfield, Va.;
Eli T.S. Alford, Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; and Lindsay Alford Ramspott and her
husband, Jason, of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; and one great-grandson, Walker Merritt
Ramspott.
Prof. Alford earned a B.A. in history from The
Citadel in Charleston, S.C., in 1940; an LL.B. from the University of Virginia
School of Law in 1947; and a J.S.D. (doctoral degree) from Yale University Law
School in 1966. He was a Sterling Fellow at Yale in 1950-51 and a Ford Fellow
at the University of Wisconsin in 1958.
He taught at the University of Virginia Law
School from 1947 to 1974 and from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He was
Doherty Foundation professor of law from 1966 to 1974 and Percy Brown Jr.
professor of law from 1976 to1990.
He was a gifted teacher whose lively law
lectures were remembered vividly years later by former students. He taught
courses including trusts and estates, international law, professional
responsibility (ethics), legal history, tax law and insurance law.
From 1961 to 1962, he held the Chair of
International Law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; he was a
consultant for the war college from 1962 to 1968.
From 1974 to 1976, he was dean of the law school
and Joseph Henry Lumpkin professor of law at the University of Georgia.
At the University of Virginia, he was special
counsel to the president and was legal adviser to the rector and board of
visitors from 1972 to 1974. In this position, he was attorney for the
university and its hospital. He was state reporter (the editor of court
opinions) for the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1977 to 1984.
In 1990, he received the University of Virginias
Raven Award in recognition of excellence in service and contributions to the
university.
He was the author of a book, Modern Economic
Warfare: Law and the Naval Participant (1967); and co-author of a widely
used law casebook, Cases and Materials on Decedents Estates and Trusts
(Ritchie, Alford and Effland; 8th edition, 1993).
After he retired from teaching, he practiced law
in Charlottesville from 1991 to 1997 as counsel to Slaughter & Redinger
(later Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove).
During his career, he provided thousands of
hours of free legal assistance to people from all walks of life.
He served on active duty in the Army as an
infantry officer from 1941 to 1946. He was deployed to Europe in December 1944
with the Army’s 65th Infantry Division and fought in France, Germany and
Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his
service.
After the war ended, he remained on Army duty in Europe. He
oversaw displaced persons camps near Linz, Austria, being responsible at the
age of 25 for the welfare of 225,000 people. Later, he was the officer in
charge of the Allied military government in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He returned
to the United States in March 1946 and was discharged from active duty at the
rank of lieutenant colonel. He served in the Army Reserve from 1946 to 1969,
commanding a civil affairs unit in Charlottesville for many years. He retired
at the rank of colonel in 1969.
Memorial contributions may be made to The
Citadel Foundation (The Citadel Foundation, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street,
Charleston, SC 29409); to Brookgreen Gardens, a garden and wildlife preserve that
Mr. Alford loved (Brookgreen Gardens, P.O. Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC,
29585); or to an organization of ones choice.
A graveside service will be held at the Alford
Cemetery at Minturn on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. Cooper Funeral Home of
Dillon is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held in
Charlottesville at a later date.
In another
article:
InRich.com, online
division of:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 24 October 2007
By Jeremy Slayton
Times-Dispatch Staff Writer
Neill Herbert Alford Jr. was always quick to
offer a helping hand.
Whether teaching his students the finer points
of law or trapping a raccoon loose in a neighbor’s house, Mr. Alford was there
when people needed him.
“He just never made a fuss about what he was
doing, he just helped people,” said his daughter, Margaret Alford Cloud of
Hillsborough, N.C.
Mr. Alford, a professor emeritus of law at the
University of Virginia, once paid back taxes on a house that a woman who worked
in Virginia’s law school inherited from a family member. He also straightened
out the legal problems so she was able to keep the house, Margaret Cloud said.
That’s just who he was -- a man with a big heart
who was “very generous with his talents and his time,” she added.
Mr. Alford, who taught in Virginia’s law school
for 41 years and retired in 1990, died after a period of declining health in a
Charlottesville nursing home. He was 88.
With a deep Southern drawl, Mr. Alford was a
commanding presence in the classroom and was well-respected by students and
colleagues alike.
His use of storytelling and anecdotes helped
bring the material he was teaching to life, said former student and current
U.Va. law professor A.E. Dick Howard.
“[Mr. Alford] taught cases and legal concepts in
terms that would have a story behind it, so we could relate to it,” said former
student Suzan Moore, who added that Mr. Alford had the most impact on her life
of any teacher she had.
Mr. Alford, whose teaching career began in 1947,
taught courses ranging from trusts and estates to international law.
He was so well-regarded that students “wanted to
be in Alford’s class,” said former Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Charles
Thomas.
While teaching at U.Va., Mr. Alford also served
as special counsel to the president of the university and was legal adviser to
the rector and board of visitors from 1972-74. He also was state reporter, a
job that required him to edit opinions, for the Supreme Court of Virginia from
1977-1984.
He received the Raven Award in 1990 in
recognition of his excellence in service and contributions to the university.
A native of Greenville, S.C., Mr. Alford served
as an officer in the Army during World War II. At the end of the war, he
remained in Europe and oversaw a camp for displaced people near Linz, Austria,
where he was responsible for the lives of 250,000 people, his daughter said.
An avid reader, Mr. Alford earned a bachelor’s
in history from The Citadel in 1940. That love of history never waned as he
continued to read books on history and often took his family to battlefields
and other historical places.
In addition to his daughter, Mr. Alford is
survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Smith Alford of Charlottesville;
two sons, Neill H. Alford III of Virginia Beach and Eli T.S. Alford of Raleigh;
three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held in
Charlottesville at a later date.
Photo
from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Neill H. Alford (SS# issued in VA).
See the obituary of his father, Neill Herbert
Alford, Sr., in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Neill Herbert 1919 SC1,
Neill Herbert 1880 SC2, Neill Little 1848 SC3, James
Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NEILL HERBERT ALFORD, SR.
[Although
he died in VA, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close
ties to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1969
MARION—Neill Herbert Alford, 89, a native of Marion, died
Friday in Charlottesville, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted at Alford
Cemetery near Dillon Monday at 2 p.m.
Mr. Alford spent most of his life in Greenville
and later moved to Orange, Va.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Robinson
Alford, and a son, N.H. Alford, both of Charlottesville; three grandchildren; a
sister, Miss Lillian Alford of Marion; and a brother, Thomas Lee of Darlington.
Photo from Alford
Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Neill Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 Sept 1880 and
died _____ Nov 1969, last residence Orange, Orange Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his son, Neill Herbert
Alford, Jr.; and his siblings Lillian Alford and Thomas Lee Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Neill Herbert 1880 SC1,
Neill Little 1848 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770
NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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NEILL KENNETH ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 21 August 2007
COLUMBIA—Funeral services for Neill Kenneth Alford, 71, will
be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
with the Rev. J. Blaney Pridgen, III, officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary’s Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall at
the church after the burial.
Mr. Alford died August 19, 2007. He was the son
of the late Neill and Sally Alford. Surviving are his wife, Louise Williams
Alford; his daughter, Amy Leigh Alford; his son, Stephen Neill Alford; and his
godchildren, Brandon Bickley, Nicholas Lombardo and Anna Lombardo.
Mr. Alford had retired as a vice president of
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers,
memorials be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 170 St. Andrew’s Road,
Columbia, SC 29210.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Neill Kenneth Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 December
1935.
See the obituary of his mother, Sally Howard
Alford, in this compilation.
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NETTIE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 20 June 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Nettie Alford, 104,
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, with
burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery. Green’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Ms. Alford died Monday [June 16]. Born in
Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Rachel Alford.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, Helen Alford of
Lake City; grandchildren, LaRue Alford, Archie Alford Jr., Caroline Alford and
Clementine Jenkins, all of Lake City; six great-grandchildren; and adopted
daughter, Gertie Moore of Lake City; nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Anettie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 Aug 1896.
1930 CENSUS
Lake City (District 28), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #226:
Rachel Alford head B 70 SC SC SC no
occupation
Nettie dau B 37
SC SC SC servant in private home
Ruby dau B 25 SC
SC SC servant for private family
Archie grandson B 8 SC SC
SC
1920 CENSUS
Ridge (District 148), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #258:
Archie Alford head B 65 NC NC NC farmer
Rachel wife B 47 SC
SC SC
Nettie dau B 18
SC NC SC
Ruby dau B 16 SC
NC SC
1910 CENSUS
Ridge (District 106), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #65:
Archy Alford head B 64 NC NC NC farmer
3rd
marriage 15 years
Rachel wife B 47 SC
SC SC 11 children, 7 living
2nd
marriage 15 years
Lizzie dau B 30 SC
NC SC
Mabel dau B 20 SC
NC SC
John L. son B 15 SC
NC SC
Hskly H. son B 14 SC
NC SC
Nettie dau B 13
SC NC SC
Gaina dau B 11 SC
NC SC
Ruby dau B 9 SC
NC SC
James son B 4/12 SC
NC SC
1900 CENSUS
Ridge (District 118), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #270:
Archie Alford head B 50 b. May 1850 SC
SC SC farmer
m.
12 years
Rachel wife B 37 b. Nov 1862 SC
SC SC 8 children, 7 living
Eliza dau B 21 b. Apr 1879
SC SC SC
Hannah dau B 18 b. Dec 1881 SC
SC SC
Samuel son B 12 b. Jan 1884 SC
SC SC
John W. son B 17 b. Dec 1882 SC
SC SC
Lela dau B 10 b. Jan
1890 SC SC SC
Mabelle dau B 9 b. Nov 1890 SC
SC SC
Leenon S. son B 8 b. Feb 1892 SC
SC SC
John son B 7 b. Dec
1893 SC SC SC
Hurbert son B 5 b. Feb 1895 SC
SC SC
Nettie dau B 3 b.
Aug 1896 SC SC SC
Susan dau B 1 b. Sept 1898
SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Ridge (District 139), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #204:
Archie Alford head B 25 SC SC SC farm
laborer
Annette wife B 22 SC
SC SC
Victoria dau B 5 SC
SC SC
Ann A. dau B 3 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 1 SC
SC SC
Her lineage: Nettie 1896 SC1, Archie
1855 SC2.
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NICKOLAS WAYNE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 24 February 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
NICHOLS [Marion Co.]—Nickolas Wayne Alford, infant son of
Jerry Wayne and Ruby Athena Norris Alford, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 at the
Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Nickolas was born Feb. 12, 2006 in Marion.
Surviving Nickolas in addition to his parents of
Nichols are his paternal grandparents, Jerry C. Alford and his wife, Frankie,
of Marion, and Betty Kallam and her husband, David, of Eden, N.C.; his maternal
grandparents, Ricky R. Norris and his wife, Terry, of Conway and Rhonda Jean
Moore and her husband, James, of Mullins; his paternal great-grandmother, Helen
Lovings of Reidsville, N.C.; and his maternal great-grandparents, Donnie and
Ruby Norris of Nichols.
Nickolas was predeceased by his paternal
great-grandfather, Audrey Lovings; and maternal great-grandparents, Charlie Mae
and Bishop Floyd.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow
in Riverside Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
is not able to identify this family.
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NORA ALFORD ATKINSON
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 20 March 1967
CLIO—Mrs. Nora Atkinson, 89, widow of Daniel J. Atkinson,
died Sunday morning at a rest home in Bennettsville.
Born in Dillon County, daughter of J.W. and
Flora Jane McPaul Alford, she spent most of her life in the Carolina community
and was a member of the Carolina Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be held in the Carolina
Presbyterian Church Monday at 4 p.m. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery....
She is survived by one son, J. Alford Atkinson
of Clio and Myrtle Beach; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also
survive....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death. AAFA has her as Lenora Alford.
See the obituaries of her siblings Daniel
Alexander Alford, Graham Brown Alford, Harriet Alford Smith, and Mary Frances
Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nora 1877 SC1, James
Wellington 1842 NC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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NORWOOD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 6 September 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Norwood Alford, 85, widower of
Letha Martin Alford, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Georgetown Memorial
Hospital.
He was born November 5, 1921 in Horry County,
South Carolina, son of the late Haywood Alford and the late Nellie Barnhill
Alford.
Mr. Alford was retired from International Paper
Company after 32 years of service. He worked as the No. 1 Gate Security Chief
on the afternoon shift, and as the supervisor of the Main Gate.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving Mr. Alford are three sons, Ronald
Alford and his wife, Anne, of Greenville, Hoyt Alford and his wife, Velma, of
Rockingham, N.C. and David Alford of Walterboro; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews....
Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Thursday,
September 6, 2007, in Graham Funeral Home Chapel.... Entombment followed in
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Please sign a guest book and send condolences to
the family at grahamfuneralhome.org and MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund,
6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Norwood Alford (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituary of his wife, Letha G. Martin
Alford, and his father, Haywood Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Norwood 1912 SC1,
Haywood 1879 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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NUBEN CHARLIE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GEORGETOWN—Services for Nuben “Charlie” Alford, 88, will be
held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greater St. Stephen AME Church with burial in the
church cemetery. Visitation is at 6 tonight at Wilds’ Daughter Home For
Funerals, Courtyard Chapel.
Mr. Alford died December 31, 2001. Born in
Georgetown, he was a son of the late Willie Sr. and Rachel Moultrie Alford. He
was a member of Greater St. Stephen AME Church.
Surviving are daughter, Charlenna Franklin, son,
Charles Burrage, Sr., sister, Florence Hicks, and brother, Raymond Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Charlie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 January 1913,
last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co.
See the obituary of his sister Florence Alford
Hicks (with census reports) in this compilation.
This is an African-American family.
Her lineage: Nuben Charlie 1913 SC1,
Willie James 1895 SC2.
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OLA ALFORD AUSTIN
Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
York, York Co., SC—_____ October 2007
Ola Alford Austin, 97, of White Oak Manor, died
October 2, 2007 at home. She was born on July 10, 1910 in Horry County, SC, to
the late Luke and Mary Rabin Alford.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 AM Friday at Sisk-Butler
Funeral Home Chapel, Bessemer City.
VISITATION: 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral
home.
INTERMENT: Lakeview Memory Gardens, Filbert
[York Co.] SC.
Ola was retired from Firestone Textiles after
more than 20 years of service.
SURVIVORS: brothers: Luke Alford of Gastonia,
Thurman Alford of McColl, SC; granddaughter: Leslie Boyd of Clover, SC; 3
great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; granddaughter-in-law: Janette
Austin; a number of nieces and nephews.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: husband: Gaither Austin;
sons: Tee-nee Austin, Billy Austin; brother: Milton Alford; grandson: Van Austin;
great-grandson: Brian Austin....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Ola Alford Austin (SS# issued in NC).
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OLA FRANCES HUGGINS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 14 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
[A very
similar article appeared the same day in The State, Columbia, SC.]
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Ola Huggins Alford, 81, widow of Julius
Thomas Alford and formerly of Aynor [Horry Co.], died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at
McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.
She was born Aug. 3, 1921 [SSDI records show
1920], in Horry County, a daughter of the late Sam and Nettie Jordan Huggins.
She worked for Anvil Knitwear for 20 years and
was a homemaker. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church where she was a
member of the WMU.
Survivors include three daughters, Ida Mae
Jackson of Dillon, Linda Berry of Dillon, formerly of North Myrtle Beach, and
Helen Martin and her husband, Rudolph, of Aynor; five grandchildren, William
Carl Berry Jr., Julius Michael Alford Jr., Brandi Cannon, Michelle Martin and
Carlon Martin; five great-grandchildren; a step-grandchild, Tracy Hucks; and a
sister, Marie Huggins of Conway.
She was predeceased by a son, Julius Michael
Alford; and a daughter, Audrey Ann Alford.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at
Cox-Collins Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home chapel…. Burial will be in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ola F. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 August 1920. She is
not listed with her family in 1920, and she is age 7 in 1930—both Galivants
Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Julius Thomas
Alford; and her children Audrey Ann Alford, Linda Alford Berry, and Julius
Michael Alford in this compilation.
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OLLIE HARRIS ALFORD
[A similar
obituary was published the same day in The Sun News
(SC).]
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Thursday, 10 May 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Ollie Harris Alford, 94, of Murrells Inlet
[Georgetown Co.], S.C., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, May 9, 2007
at her home. Born in Abanda, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Joseph
Pierce and Ollie Higgins Harris.
Mrs. Alford was a loving, caring and Godly wife,
mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She always cared more for the needs
of others than herself. She was a faithful member of Pawleys Island
Presbyterian Church and previously First Baptist Church of Roanoke, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar
Reuben Alford; brothers, John Harris, Theo Harris and Bill Harris and
sisters, Herd Sherrill and Cornelia Enloe.
Surviving are daughter, Marie Aker and her
husband Tom of Murrells Inlet; granddaughters, Deborah Baucom and her husband
Jim of McLean, Va. and Amy Rankin and her husband, Michael of Nashville, Tenn.;
greatgrandchildren, Marlee and Kelly Baucom and Spencer Rankin; niece, Gwen
Wyatt; nephews, Lee Enloe, Richard Harris, Warren Harris, Joe Harris and
William Sherrill and special friend, Angie Campbell.
Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2007
at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church with visitation one hour prior to
services. Interment will follow in the church cemetery....
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ollie Harris Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 July 1912.
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ORA MAE BAKER ALFORD
Aunt of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 13 January 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Services for Ora Mae Baker Alford will be held
at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Rehobeth United Methodist church Cemetery. Visitation
will be 7-9 tonight at Meares Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Joseph Valine Alford,
died Sunday [January 11]. Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late
Mellie and Calvin Baker.
Surviving are grands, Wanda Smith of Guam,
Debbie Exum of Florence, Donnie Smith of Murrells Inlet, Maj. Wade Smith of
Parker Heights, Texas, Mickey Sarvis of Hope Mills, N.C., Jean Peele of
Darlington, Mike Alford of Alabama; great-grands and great-great-grands.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband Joseph Valine
Alford in this compilation.
Joseph and Ora’s 3 children predeceased Ora.
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PATRICIA ANN HOLDEN SMITH ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 16 September 1980
Services for Patricia Ann Holden Alford, 31,
were held Monday in Goldfinch Funeral Home with burial in Old Neck Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford wife of Harry Byrd Alford died
Friday afternoon [Sept 12] in a local hospital following a long illness.
Born in Marion County, she was a daughter of
Robert Lee and Elwood Benson Holden. Prior to her illness, she was associated
with Stilley Plywood Company.
Surviving are her husband, E/6 Harry Bryd
Alford, USN of Conway; two sons Ernest Junior Smith and Stevie Wayne Smith of
Conway; a daughter Michelle Lynn Alford of Florence; her mother and father of
Conway; a brother Lee Holden of Conway; three sisters Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Altman,
Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) Cooper, and Mrs. Kenny (Wanda) Altman of Conway; and a
half sister Mary Harp of Augusta, GA.
Photo
from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Patricia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 Apr 1949, last
residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Harry Byrd
Alford, in this compilation.
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PATRICIA ANN KENNEDY ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 7 March 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
ANDREWS [Georgetown Co.]—Patricia ‘‘Pat’’ Ann Kennedy
Alford, 68, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Alford was born April 7, 1936 in New Zion
[Clarendon Co.]. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur Edward and Rubye Evans
Kennedy. A graduate of East Clarendon High School in Turbeville and the
University of South Carolina, she retired from teaching in Williamsburg and
Georgetown Counties. Mrs. Alford wrote ‘‘Scratching the Surface,’’ a brief
history and genealogy of the families of William J. Morris, Andrew Jackson
Morris, and Julius Harvin Morris.
Surviving, besides her husband Nathan Alford,
are one son, Andrew Scott Alford (Vivian) and their two daughters, Sarah Wyse
and Jenny Alford, all of Dallas, N.C.; one sister, Jean Claire Kennedy Burttram
Gibbons (Bob) of New Zion; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, Mar. 7, at 2
p.m. at the Andrews Presbyterian Church.... Burial will follow in Andrews
Memorial Cemetery....
The Andrews Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia K. Alford (SS# issued in
SC).
See the obituary of her husband, Nathan Alford,
in this compilation.
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PATRICK HENRY ALFORD
TIMES AND DEMOCRAT
Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., SC—Friday, 4 June 2010
Patrick Henry Alford, 83, of 153 Deneaux Road,
Rowesville [Orangeburg Co.], died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Lexington Medical
Center after a brief illness.
Private services were held by the family.
Thompson Funeral Home Inc. in Orangeburg is in
charge of the arrangements.
He was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Buffalo, N.Y., the
son of the late Ervin Alford and the late Magdelene Kuffel Alford. He was
preceded in death by a son, David Alford; a grandson, Eric Alford; a
great-grandson, Nathaniel Walker; three sisters and a brother.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan A., and
Jonathan, Rocheleau of Rowesville, and Margaret Barker of St. Matthews; sister
Evelyn Karn of St. Paul, Minn.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Heartstrings Hospice,
115 Blarney Dr., Columbia, SC 29223.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patrick
Henry Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence St. Matthews, Calhoun Co., SC.
We included the obituary of his sister Teresa M.
Alford Yarbrough (with genealogical notes) in New Mexico Obituaries; and sisters
Ester May Alford Roth and Barbara Mary Alford Kuhrke in Minnesota Obituaries.
His lineage: Patrick Henry 1926 NY1,
Frederick Christopher 1897 WI2, Charles 1865 WI3, Sanford
1822 NY4, Asahel 1787 MA5.
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PAUL LESTER ALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 March 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
LANCASTER [Lancaster Co.]—Paul Lester Alford, 67, of Robert
Kirk Road, died on Sunday, February 27, 2005, at Carolinas Medical Center in
Charlotte.
The funeral was held on March 1, 2005, at
Cauthen Funeral Home Lancaster Chapel. Burial was in Lancaster Memorial Park.
Surviving are his wife, Lena Smith Alford; three
sons, Paul M. Alford of Lancaster and Thomas D. Alford and Terry L. Alford,
both of Heath Springs; his daughter, Rosemary Taylor of Lancaster; two
brothers, Donza L. Alford of Lancaster and Roger L. Alford of Aynor; two
sisters, Eloise Johnson of Lancaster and Rosie Lewis of Loris; and eight
grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Paul L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 August 1937,
last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his mother, Rose
Ella Allen Alford; and first cousins Billy F. Alford, Leatha May Alford Beaver,
and Delly Alford Rabon in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Paul Lester 1937 SC1,
Thomas Branford 1906 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold
Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B.
1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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PEARLIE DUBOSE “RED” ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 28 June 1977
MARION—Pearlie Dubose “Red” Alford Jr., 59, died Sunday in a
local hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 6
p.m. in Smith Brother’ Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Tabernacle
Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
Pearlie D. Alford Sr. and Leila Pace Alford of Marion County. He was a veteran
of World War II, a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church, a member of the VFW
and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a former jailer of Marion County and
a retired dispatcher for the Mullins Police Department.
Surviving besides his parents of Marion are his
wife, Mrs. Lois Coleman Alford of Marion; a son, Jimmy Coleman Alford of the
home; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Lee Weise of Las Vegas, Nev., and Olivia
Whitiker of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Walter Alford of Florence and
Dewey Alford of Marion.
In another
article:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 8 June 1944
MARION, June 7—Sgt. P.D. Alford, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
P.D.l Alford has been awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in Italy.
Sgt. Alford has been overseas for two years. His two brothers, Dewey M. Alford
of the Navy, and Walter H. Alford, in the Marine Corps, are in foreign service
also.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Pearlie Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 2 Oct 1917.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lois Coleman
Alford; brothers Dewey Emanuel Alford and Walter Herbert Alford; and uncle
Edward Manuel Alford (with other relatives listed in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Pearlie Dubose 1917 SC1,
Pearlie Dubose 1894 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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PRESTON BLAKE ALFORD
Source unknown
Probably Charleston, SC—_____ September 1987
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Preston Blake Alford, 70, of Charleston, a
former resident of Marion and a retired sales manager for Smith and Smith
Trucking Co. of Charleston, died Wednesday in a local hospital.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in First
United Methodist Church in Marion. Burial, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral
Home of Marion, will be Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion, a son of Henry
Monroe Alford and Carrie Belle Tanner Alford. He was Army Air Forces veteran of
World War II. He received five Bronze Star Medals, the Distinguished Flying
Cross and the Air Medal.
He was a life member of Clinton Masonic Lodge in
Marion. He was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Charleston and
was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Hilda Bullock Lemmon
Alford; two sons, Gerald Blake Alford of Austin, Texas and Donald Preston
Alford of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; a stepson, Ward Lemmon of Germantown, Tenn.; a
brother, James Monroe Alford of North Charleston; a sister, Mrs. McKeevie
Alford Dudley of Bennettsville; several grandchildren; and several
great–grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Preston Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 Dec 1916 and
died _____ September 1987.
See the obituaries of his first wife and mother
of his sons, Berniece Edwards Alford; his sisters-in-law Isabel Chapman
Paysinger Alford (wife of brother James Monroe Alford) and Merle Reynolds
Alford (wife of brother Raymond Tanner Alford); and uncle Edward Manuel Alford
(with other relatives listed) in this compilation.
On Monroe Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 28 living in Marion, Marion Co., SC. He was b. 2
July 1888, is a married saw mill worker, and has 4 children.
Henry Alford, b. 2 July 1888, d. _____ Aug 1984
[SSDI # issued in SC, last residence Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Preston Blake 1916 SC1,
Henry Monroe 1888 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N.
1826 SC4.
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QUINCY A. ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 29 March 1989
Published in AAFA ACTION, June 1989
Quincy A. Alford, 58, an employee of Hucks and
Washington Furniture Company for 31 years, died Tuesday, March 28 1989 in
Florence, South Carolina. Quincy was born in Horry County, a son of Allen
Marvin Alford and Rosa Huggins. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he
received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and
Conway Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon, Sunday school
superintendent, Bible class teacher and former president of Men’s Brotherhood.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley M. Alford; a
son, Carey Alford of Conway; a daughter, Lorie Hearl of Conway; three brothers,
Vernon L. Alford of Travelers Rest, Don A. Alford of Bonneau and Leroy E.
Alford of Conway; a sister, Joyce Martin of Orangeburg.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Quincy A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 September
1930.
See the obituaries of his brothers Dan Allen
Alford, Leroy Earl Alford, and Vernon Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Quincy A. 1930 SC1, Allen
Marvin 1905 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4,
Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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REBECCA ALFORD HENDERSON
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 July 1978
Name: Rebecca Alford Henderson
Parents: James Frierson and Ada Lee Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 62
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Friday
Place of Death: a Columbia hospital
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Rebecca Henderson (SS# issued in FL) was born 19 Oct 1915 and
died _____ July 1978, last residence Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC.
See the obituaries of her parents, James
Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes Alford; and her sisters Ada Mae Alford
and Effie Alford Douglas in this compilation. We included the obituary of her
brother Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as her parents and sisters Ada Mae
and Effie:
Rebecca Alford Henderson 1915-1978
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Rebecca 1915 SC1, James
Frierson 1883 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little
1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RHODA JANE RABON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 2 December 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
[A nearly
identical article was published on the same day in The Sun News.]
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford,
80, widow of Arnal Tracy Alford, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Marion Nursing
Center after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 3 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lonnie Johnson
and the Rev. Gordon Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Rehoboth United
Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Horry
County, a daughter of the late Hal and Nettie Rabon Rabon. She was a homemaker
and a member of Pine View Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are her children, Howard
Tracy Alford and his wife, Carlyene, of Galivants Ferry, Russell M. Alford and
his wife, Mary, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Patsy Johnson and her husband, Waylon,
of Galivants Ferry; grandchildren, Arnal Johnson and his wife, Stephanie, and
their children, Luke, Madison and Bryce, and Sophia Chestnut and her husband,
Tyson, and their children, Hunter and Hanna; five other grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records list Rhoda R. Alford (SS# issued in SC), born 9 September 1925 and died
15 November 2007, last residence Marion, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Arnal Tracy
Alford, in this compilation.
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RHODA RABON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 October 1959
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Rhoda Rabon Alford, 56, wife of
E.M. Alford of Rt. 1, Aynor, died early Thursday morning [Oct 15] in the Conway
Hospital following three years of declining health and a critical illness of
two weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday
morning at 10:30 from the Berea Baptist Church.... Interment will be in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, daughter
of the late Jack and Margaret Barnhill Rabon. She was a member of the New Home
Missionary Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four
sons, W.J. Alford and E.J. Alford, both of Odessa, Tex., Hubert Alford and
Thelbert Alford, both of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. Hubert Johnson of
Charleston, Mrs. Richard Rabon of Aynor and Mrs. Larry Best of Galivants Ferry;
one sister, Mrs. Annie Jones of Aynor; nine grandchildren.
Meares Funeral Home has charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Hubert H. Alford in
this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Thelbert Eathel Alford in
Texas Obituaries.
Her husband is Eli Mitchell Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Eli Mitchell 1896 SC1,
Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John 1765 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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RIVIE WEBB HALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Sunday, 6 September 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
WILLISTON, S.C.—Mrs. Rivie Webb Halford, 88, of Church
Street, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998, at Silver Springs Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at
Williston Cemetery.
Mrs. Halford, a native of Mount Beulah, had
retired as co-owner of Sam’s Gulf Station after 37 years in business. She was a
member of Williston First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy H. Conner,
Barnwell; a brother, Henry Webb, Hartsville; two sisters, Sadie Mills,
Hartsville, and Edna Jowers, Clayton, Ga.; and two grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild....
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30
p.m. today at Folk Funeral Home.
In another
article:
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 6 September 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
WILLISTON [Barnwell Co.]—Graveside services for Rivie Webb
Halford, 88, of Church St., will be held at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 6, 1998, in
Williston Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 to 3:30 today at Folk
Funeral Home....
Mrs. Halford died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998, at
Silver Spring Health Care Facility. Born in Mount Beulah, she was a daughter of
the late Joseph E. Webb and Sadie Whetstone Webb. She was a retired owner,
along with her late husband, Sam Halford, of Sam’s Gulf Station in Williston
for 37 years. She was a member of Williston First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Peggy H. Conner of
Barnwell; sisters, Sadie Mills of Hartsville, Edna Jowers of Clayton, Ga.;
brother, Dr. Henry Webb of Hartsville; grandchildren, Larry Lee and Karen Lee;
a great-grandchild; a great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Rivie W. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 May 1910,
last residence Williston, Barnwell Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Sam B. Halford,
in this compilation.
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ROBERT CHARLES ALFRED
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 July 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
COLUMBIA—Graveside services for Robert C. Alfred, 86, will be
held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens. The family
will receive friends following the service.
Mr. Alfred died Thursday, July 3, 2003.
Born in Ames, Iowa, on the family farm, he was
the son of the late Charles Alfred and Bessie Adams Alfred. In 1939 he received
a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and was a
registered professional engineer in South Dakota, South Carolina and Georgia.
Robert Alfred attended the U.S. Naval Academy
and served as commander of the 14th Special Naval Construction Battalion
(Seabees) in Honolulu 1944-1945. He was employed with L.G. Everist Inc. in
Sioux Falls, S.D., Campbell Limestone Co. in Liberty, Weston and Brooker Co. in
Columbia and with Martin Marietta Aggregates in Raleigh, N.C. After retiring in
1980, Mr. Alfred continued his civil engineering profession as a consultant.
A resident of Easley from 1953 until 1969, he
was active in various civic and community organizations, including Boy Scouts
of America, Easley Exchange Club, Midget Football and Easley Football Jamboree.
He was also treasurer of Pickens County Republican Party, was an officer of
National Crushed Stone Association and had writings published by the National
Bureau of Mines.
Mr. Alfred was “a kind and gentle man.”
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Solveig Eid
Alfred a son, Gary Robert Alfred, of Denver a daughter and son-in-law, Patti
Alfred Giffin and Gordon Giffin, of Atlanta, a granddaughter, Kelley Virginia
Giffin and a brother, Jack Alfred, of Tucson, Ariz. He was predeceased by a
son, Charles Mark Alfred.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia, and Dillard Funeral Home
of Pickens are handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Robert C. Alfred (SS# issued in IA) was born 28 September
1916, last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
See the obituary of his wife, Solveig Eid
Alfred, in this compilation.
From Story County
IA GenWeb: George H. Alfred m. Nancy Arrasmith in Story Co., IA, on 12 Dec
1861. Charles and Bessie Alfred are buried in McCallsburg Cemetery, also called
Warren Township Cemetery.
From FindAGrave.com, Pleasant Grove Cemetery
(also called Oak Grove), Ames, Story Co., IA:
George Hilling
Alfred, b. 13 Feb 1821 in Belmont Co., OH; died 16 Sept 1904 in Story Co., IA.
Nancy Arrasmith
Alfred b. 11 Feb 1835 in Putnam Co., IN; d. 23 Jan 1911 in Story Co., IA.
Nathaniel D.
Alfred, 1862–22 May 1884—son of George and Nancy (Arrasmith) Alfred.
Florida Alfred,
1853–1883, daughter of George and first wife Anna (Milton) Alfred.
Lucy D. Alfred,
1878–1933, daughter of George and Nancy (Arrasmith) Alfred. WWI nurse.
1930 CENSUS
Milford (District 21), Story Co., IA, Dwelling #40:
Chas. Alfred head 61 IA
US PA farmer
age
at 1st marriage 42
Bessie wife 43 IA
IL MI age at 1st marriage 24
Joe son 16 IA
IA IA
Erwin son 14 IA
IA IA
Robert son 13 IA
IA IA
Jack son 8
IA IA IA
1920 CENSUS
Milford (District 196), Story Co., IA, Dwelling #73:
Charles Alfred head 50 IA
IN OH farmer
Bessie wife 32 IA
IL MI
Joseph A. son 5 IA
IA IA
Ervin L. son 4-5/12 IA
IA IA
Robert C. son 3-3/12 IA
IA IA
Frank L. Shaw hired man 33 IL PA VA
1910 CENSUS
Milford (District 192), Story Co., IA, Dwelling #121:
Charles Alfred head 40 IA
OH IN farmer
Nancy mother 75 IN
KY KY 6 children, 5 living
Lucy sister 31
IA OH IN
Asa A. Arrasmith hired hand 39 IA KY OH
1900 CENSUS
Milford (District 116), Story Co., IA, Dwelling #87:
George Alfred head 79 b. Feb 1821 OH
VA VA farmer
m.
38 years
Nancy wife 65 b. Feb 1835 IN
KY KY 6 children, 5 living
William son 33 b. Mar 1867 IA
OH IN single
Charles son 31 b. Jan
1869 IA OH IN single
Lucy dau 21 b. June 1879
IA OH IN single
1880 CENSUS
Milford (District 203), Story Co., IA, Dwelling #66:
Geo. Alfred head 60 OH
VA VA farmer
Nancy wife 45 IN
KY KY
Nathaniel D. son 17 IA
OH IN
Eva dau 15
IA OH IN
William L. son 13 IA
OH IN
Charles W. son 11 IA
OH IN
Lizzie dau 7
IA OH IN
Lucy D. dau 1 IA
OH IN
1870 CENSUS
Milford, Story Co., IA, Dwelling #61:
G.H. Alfred 49 OH farmer
Nancy 35 IN
Nathan D. 7 IA
Sarah E. 5 IA
Wm. L. 3 IA
Chas. N. 1 IA
1860 CENSUS
German, Keokuk Co., IA, Dwelling #2265:
William Alfred 41 OH farmer
George 39 OH farmer
Nathaniel 28 OH farmer
1850 CENSUS
Flushing, Belmont Co., OH, Dwelling #979:
George H. Alfred 28 OH farmer
Anna 24 OH
Joseph 3 OH
Alonzo 1 OH
Joseph Persons 12 OH
Flushing, Belmont Co., OH, Dwelling #982:
Thornton Alfred 56 VA farmer
Delila 57 VA
William 30 OH
Nancy 22 OH
Nathaniel 20 OH
Delila 15 OH
Jane 11 OH
Malissa 9 OH
His ALFRED lineage: Robert Charles 1916 IA1,
Charles 1869 IA2, George Hilling 1821 OH3, Thornton 1794
VA4.
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ROBERT COLEMAN ALFORD
Father of the late Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 10 September 1971
SOCIETY HILL [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Robert
Coleman Alford, Sr., 84, will be conducted Friday at 5 p.m. in the Bethesda
Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by
Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Florence
Delk of Society Hill, Mrs. Irene Williams of Camden, N.J., and Mrs. Janie
Johnson of New York, N.Y.; four sons, Robert Alford, Jr. of New York, N.Y.
Marion Alford of Darlington, Roland Alford of Society Hill and Issac [sic]
Alford of Seattle, Wash., and eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Roland Furman
Alford and his daughter Alice Alford Bruce in this compilation. His son Isaac’s
obituary, with extensive census data, is posted at AAFA’s Member Memorials.
From 1870 to 1920, this African-American family
was enumerated on censuses in Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC.
They were not located on the 1860 census since
they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows
no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A
map published by Harper’s
Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co.
were African-American.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Robert Coleman 1886 SC1,
Coleman 1846 SC2.
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ROBERT HUNTER “ROBBIE” ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 April 1998
Name: Robert Hunter “Robbie” Alford
Parents: George William Alford and Jane Rippy Alford
Date of Birth: September 28, 1977
Place of Birth: Charlotte
Date of Death: April 11, 1998
Place of Death: Carolinas Medical Center (article headlined
Charlotte, NC)
Place of Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death. AAFA is not able to identify this family.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 August 1943
Name: Robert Lee Alford
Parents: William McDonald & Sara Elizabeth Alford
Date of Birth/Age: age 73
Place of Birth: Dillon native
Date of Death: Saturday
Place of Death: Dillon, SC
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, Robert Lee Alford was b. 16 Nov 1869.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion
Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford,
Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1869 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Friday, 27 February 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
April 8, 1935 – Feb. 25, 2004
ANDERSON—Robert “Bob” Lee Alford, 68, of 308 Greenville Lane
died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at his home.
Born in Anderson, he was a member of Central Baptist
Church and was retired from Wamsutta Mill with 30 years of services.
Surviving are brothers, twin-brother, William
Alford of Easley, George Alford of Atlanta, and John Alford of Eugene, Ore.
He was the widower of Nancy Bone Alford and the
son of the late Wade Hampton Alford and Claudia Lee Parnell Alford.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at
New Silverbook Cemetery by the Rev. Harold Hughes. The family will receive
friends at the graveside immediately following the service.
Family members will be at their respective home.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 April 1935.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nancy Lee Bone Suttles
Alford; and his mother, Claudia Lee Parnell Alford; and sister-in-law Fannie
Celestine Teague Cox Alford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Savannah (District 45), Anderson Co., SC, Dwelling #51:
W. Hamp Alford head 53 SC SC SC age
19 at 1st marriage
farmer
Dora wife 53 GA
GA GA age 19 at 1st marriage
Wade H. son 18 GA
GA GA laborer
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1935 SC1,
Wade Hampton 1911 SC2, Wade Hampton 1876 GA3, David B.
1849 SC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drury Cade 1767 NC6.
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ROBERTINE ALFRED CHEVREFILS
[She died
in SC, but we are also publishing her obituary with New Hampshire Obituaries
because of her close ties there.]
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 22 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Robertine Chevrefils, 86, of North Charleston, a
retired seamstress Sacred Heart Hospital in Manchester, N.H., died Tuesday [July
20] in a Charleston hospital. All services will be private, according to Tri-County
Cremation Center of Summerville.
Mrs. Chevrefils was born in Manchester, a
daughter of Joseph E. Alfred and Lumina Gelinas Alfred. She attended Manchester
schools. She was a Catholic and widow of Emile O. Chevrefils.
Surviving are a son, Paul E. Chevrefils of North
Charleston; two daughters, Pauline A. Jillson of New Milford, CT and Stella L.
Lavoie of Manchester; a sister, Aliette Angers of Hudson, N.H.; and a
grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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ROLAND FURMAN ALFORD
Brother of the late Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 24 April 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
BISHOPVILLE [Lee Co.]—Funeral services for Mr. Roland Furman
Alford of Bishopville, formerly of Society Hill, will be noon Friday, April 25,
2008, at Bethesda Baptist Church, Society Hill.... Burial will follow in the
church cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc., Darlington.
Mr. Alford, 89, died Monday, April 21 at the
residence after an illness. He was born a deaf/mute in Society Hill, a son of
the late Pauline Gandy Alford and Robert Coleman Alford.
He attended The School for the Deaf and Blind of
Cedar Springs. Graduating with honors class of 1936.
At an early age, he joined Bethesda Baptist
Church and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hartsville.
Surviving are his sisters, Irene A. Williams,
Florence A. Delk and Janie A. Johnson, all of Bishopville; numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Robert,
Marion and Isaac Alford; and a sister, Alice A. Bruce.
The family is receiving friends at the home of a
sister, Florence Delk of 816 Mansville St. Charles Road, Bishopville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of of his father, Robert
Coleman Alford, and his sister Alice Alford Bruce in this compilation. His
brother Isaac’s obituary, with extensive census data, is posted at AAFA’s Member Memorials.
From 1870 to 1920, this African-American family
was enumerated on censuses in Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC.
They were not located on the 1860 census since
they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows
no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A
map published by Harper’s
Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co.
were African-American.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Roland Furman 1918 SC1,
Robert Coleman 1886 SC2, Coleman 1846 SC3.
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RONALD R. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 20 July 2008
COLUMBIA—A memorial service for Ronald Alford will be held
3:00 p.m. Monday in the Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.
Surviving are his wife, Viola B. Alford; sons,
Ronald and Alfonso Alford, Kyle Barton and Robert Lee Henderson; daughters,
Jasmine Alford, Lisa Conners and Cyra Henderson Bouie; mother, Ruth Alford;
brother, Jack Alford; sister, Deborah Woodard.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ronald R. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 24 Oct 1947 and
died 16 July 2008, last residence Irmo, Richland Co., SC.
See the obituary of his father, Jack Alford, in
this compilation.
Leevy’s
Funeral Home serves the African-American community.
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ROSA LEE ALLEN TYLER ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 24 December 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Rosa Lee Allen Tyler Alford, 81,
died Friday, December 22, 2006 at Marion County Medical Center after an
illness.
Mrs. Alford was born November 23, 1925 in Horry
County, a daughter of the late John and Callie Mae Alford Allen.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bayboro
Baptist Church.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by her husband, P.P.
Tyler Sr.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are two sons, William
Edward “Ed” Tyler of Galivants Ferry and Robert Jackson “Jack” Tyler of Marion;
four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Elsie Mae Rabon of Myrtle
Beach; and two brothers, Smithey Allen of Loris and Culbert “Cub” Allen of
Mullins.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, 2006 in Bayboro Baptist Church Cemetery.... The services
will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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ROSA MAE ALFORD SIMMONS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 11 January 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
SUMTER [Sumter Co.]—Services for Rosa Mae Alford Simmons,
94, will be held on Monday at Mt. Pisgah AME Church with burial in Walker
Cemetery.
Born in Clio [Marlboro Co.] to James and Nancy
Allen Alford, she died on January 8, 2004.
Survivors include her sons, Ezekiel and Rev. Dr.
Daniel Simmons, Sr.; a sister, Ruth McClain; three grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Rosa A. Simmons (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 July 1908,
last residence Sumter, Sumter Co.
1930 CENSUS
Clio (District 12), Marlboro Co., SC, Dwelling #6:
Frank Alford head B 45 SC SC SC cotton
seed oil mill laborer
age
20 at 1st marriage
Nancy E. wife B 46 SC SC
SC laundress, private home
age
21 at 1st marriage
Rosa M. dau B 20 SC
SC SC
Ruth dau B 13 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Red Bluff (District 127), Marlboro Co., SC, Dwelling #231:
Frank Alford head B 41 SC SC SC farmer
Ellen wife B 40 SC
SC SC
Jackson son B 16 SC
SC SC
Lunnie son B 13 SC
SC SC
Rosa M. dau B 11 SC
SC SC
Ruth dau B 3 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Red Bluff (District 84), Marlboro Co., SC, Dwelling #547:
Frank Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farmer
1st
marriage 10 years
Nancy wife B 30 SC
SC SC # of children blank
Jackson son B 6 SC
SC SC
Lynn son B 5 SC
SC SC
Ethel dau B 11/12 SC
SC SC
Over these three censuses Frank’s year of birth
ranged from 1875 to 1885. There were Frank Alfords in 1900 but the varying
birth year makes identification impossible.
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ROSE ELLA ALLEN ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 1 February 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
[An almost
identical article was published in The
Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC, same date.]
GALIVANTS FERRY—Mrs. Rose Ella Allen Alford, 91, widow of Thomas
Branty Alford, died Friday, January 30, 2004, in Marion Nursing Center after
an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday,
February 2, 2004, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home.... Burial will
follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.Mrs.
Mrs. Alford was born July 17, 1912, in Horry
County, and was the daughter of the late Woodard and Rosie Graham Allen. She
was a homemaker and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children, Eloise Alford
Johnson of Lancaster, Paul Lester (Mae) Alford of Lancaster, Donza Lee (Nancy)
Alford of Lancaster, Rosie Alford (Carl, Jr.) Lewis of Loris, and Roger Lee
(Debbie) Alford of Galivants Ferry; twelve grandchildren; and nineteen
great-grandchildren.
A son, Junior Alford, and a son-in-law, Lester
Johnson, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosa A. Alford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Marion, Marion Co.
See the obituary of her son Paul Lester Alford in
this compilation [in #80].
Thomas Branford Alford was born 4 March 1906,
the son of Lewis H. Alford and Frances G. McCracken. Branty Alford died 22
September 1992 (SS# issued in SC), last residence Galivants Ferry. He is buried
as T. Branty Alford in the New Home Gospel Cemetery in Horry Co., SC.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Branford 1906 SC1,
Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ROSALEE ALFORD MOUZON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 5 July 2009
MT. PLEASANT—Entered into eternal rest on the evening of
Friday, July 3, 2009 following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Rosalee
Alford Mouzon, 75, widow of the late Merrill Lesley Mouzon, residence, Mt.
Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mouzon are invited to attend
her Memorial Service Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Mt.
Pleasant at 11:00 o’clock. Burial will be private. The family will receive
friends immediately following the Memorial Service in the church Fellowship
Hall. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel.
Mrs. Mouzon was born October 26, 1933 in Marion,
SC, daughter of the late Eugene and Clara Alford. She was an active member of
the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, the Sweet Magnolia’s Red Hat Society
and the North Charleston Exchange Auxiliary. Rosalee was a special and giving
person who was very much loved and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by four daughters, Cheryll (Bo)
Stallings, Brenda (Tom Horn) Dorman, and Leslie (Ed) O’Donnoghue, all of Mt.
Pleasant, SC and Karen (Roger) Bryant of Irmo, SC; two adopted daughters,
Sherrill (John) Spieler of Oceanside, CA and Carolyn (Mike) Fischer of Tyler,
TX; three brothers, Jerry (Evelyn) Alford of James Island, SC, Aubrey (Ouida)
Alford of Cordell, GA, and Smith Alford of Seneca, SC. Affectionately known as “Mema,”
she also had eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers,
Malcolm Alford and Tommy Alford and a sister, Muriel Buckmaster.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church,
681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
A memorial message may be written to the family
by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her mother, Clara Smith Alford; her siblings Muriel Alford
Buckmaster and Tommy Bloyce Alford; and her uncle Edward Manuel Alford (with
other relatives listed) in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Rosalee 1933 SC1, Eugene
M. 1898 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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RUBY ALFORD MCCRACKIN
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 1 December 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Ruby Alford McCrackin, 89, widow
of Bliss McCrackin, died Tuesday, November 30, 2004, in Commander Nursing
Center after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 2 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCrackin was born May 14, 1915, in Horry
County, a daughter of the late Daniel Mayberry Alford and the late Mattie
Turner Alford. Mrs. McCrackin retired as a supervisor with Russell Stover Candy
Co. She was a member of North Mullins Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. McCrackin are: 5 daughters: Ruby
Eaddy and her husband, Legette of Lake City, Barbara Anthony and her husband,
James of Miami, Fla., Greta Van Riper and her husband, Jerry of Rome, Ga., Evan
Hinds and her husband, Donald of Silver Spring, Md., and Miriam Smyles and her
husband, Gerald of Crofton, Md.; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and a brother, D.M. Alford of Galivants Ferry.
Mrs. McCrackin was predeceased by a son, William
McArthur “Mac” McCrackin and a daughter, Cindy Fowler.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 7
til 9 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home and at other times at the home of
Legette and Ruby Eaddy, 511 Robin St., Lake City.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby McCrackin (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of her siblings Julius Thomas
Alford, Esta Mae Alford Hardwick, and Ethel M. Alford Shelley in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ruby 1915 SC1, Daniel
Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke”
1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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RUBY BLANCHE RICHARDSON ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 30 June 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Ruby Blanche Alford, 86, died
Tuesday [June 28] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today
in Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Goldfinch’s Conway
Chapel, will be in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Galivants Ferry, a
daughter of Willard Henry and Laura Hickman Richardson. She was a member of
Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church of the Pentecostal Faith.
Surviving are three sons, James Alford and David
Alford, both of Galivants Ferry, and Jerry Alford of Conway; four daughters,
Nora Hyman and Naomi Gunter, both of Galivants Ferry, and Mary Altman and Nell
Todd, both of Conway; a brother, Bunion Richardson of Moncks Corner; eight
sisters, Nellie Jordan of Conway, Estelle Lawson, Myrtice Skipper, Vick
Squires, Neta Belle Thompkins, Julie Thompkins and Betty Lawson, all of
Galivants Ferry, and Elbertine Roberts of Charleston; and 23 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ruby B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 June 1908, but
her death date is listed as [Wednesday], 15 June 1994.
See the obituary of Ruby’s husband, Alex Ander
Alford, in this compilation.
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RUBY STROMAN HALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 3 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
SPRINGFIELD [Orangeburg Co.]—Service for Ruby Stroman
Halford, 81, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Samaria Missionary Baptist
Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is noon–7 p.m. Saturday
at Fulmer’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Halford died Wednesday. Born in
Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Amelia Stroman Bennett. She was
married to the late Arthur Halford.
Surviving are daughters, Viola Thompson and
Sallie Ruth Trowell of Springfield; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grand-
children; two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Daisy Corbitt of
Springfield.
In another
article:
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Friday, 3 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
SPRINGFIELD, S.C.—Mrs. Ruby Stroman Halford, 81, of 118
McKinley Road, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Samaria
Missionary Baptist Church..... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Halford, a native of Springfield, was a
homemaker and a member of Samaria Missionary Baptist Church, where she served
on the usher board. She attended Orangeburg County Public Schools.
Survivors include two daughters, Viola Thompson
and Sallie Ruth Trowell, both of Springfield; and seven grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Friends may call at the residence or at Fulmer’s
Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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RUBY WILKES TAYLOR ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 December 1990
Mrs. Ruby Wilkes Alford, 69, widow of C.L.
Alford, died Friday [December 14].
Born in Brownsville [Marlboro Co.], she was a
daughter of the late Arch and Ida Huggins Wilkes. She was a retired textile
worker and a member of Dillon Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was first
married to the late J.D. [John Delton] Taylor.
Surviving are a son, Alex Taylor, Moore Haven,
Fla; stepsons; Wayne Alford, Dillon, Jerry and Johnny Alford, both of Aynor,
Jimmy Alford, Danville, Va., and Bill Alford, Charlotte, N.C; a step daughter,
Ms. Cathy Alford, Danville; a brother, Carl Wilkes, Dillon; a sister, Mrs.
Mellie Taylor, High Point, North Carolina.
Services were held Sunday at Kannaday Funeral
Home, Dillon, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ruby Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 December 1921, but
her gravestone says 29 January 1921.
See the obituary of her husband, Colon L. Alford,
with a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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RUDOLPH CAREY ALFORD, JR.
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—18 April 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991
PELION [Lexington Co.]—Rudolph Carey Alford Jr., a retired
repairman and manager for The Apparel Industry, died Monday in a local
hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Carolina Memorial Gardens. Burial will be directed by Stuhr’s Greenridge Road
Chapel.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 8, 1933, in Pinewood, a
son of Rudolph C. Alford and Bertie Lee Alford. He was a Baptist.
Surviving are his mother of Johnsonville; three
sons, Chuck Alford of Pelion, Randy R. Woodbury of Conway and Anthony Rudd of
St George; a daughter, Dennis Mitchell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Bertie Lee
Alford, in this compilation, with census reports.
His lineage: Rudolph Carey 1933 SC1,
Rudolph Carey 1905 NC2, Morris Brown/Browning 1877 NC3,
John H. ???? NC4.
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RUFUS ARNOLD ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 4 April 1976
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
GAILVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—R.A. Alford Jr., 49, a farmer
and contractor, died Friday [April 2] in a Mullins hospital after a short
illness.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in the
Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Methodist Rehobeth Church
Cemetery, directed by Meares Mortuary of Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
the late Rufus A. and Hattie Lane Alford. He was a World War II veteran and a
member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Jo Thompkins
Alford of Galivants Ferry; a son, Randy L. Alford of Galivants Ferry and the
University of South Carolina; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Brenda) Jenrette and
Mrs. Johnny (Peggy) Williams, both of Loris; five sisters, Mrs. C.B.
(Ernestine) Liles of Irmo, Mrs. Carlisle (Eula) Barnhill of Marion, Mrs. Otis
(Estaline) Williams of Loris; Mrs. Jack (Lucille) Dempsey of Jackson, Mich.,
and Mrs. Woodrow (Eloise) Perritt of Galivants Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Rufus Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 May 1926.
See the obituaries of his mother, Harriet Walker
Lane Alford, and sister Estaline Alford Williams in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Rufus Arnold 1926 SC1,
Rufus Arnold 1882 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John 1765 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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RUSSELL GATLIN HALFORD
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Savannah, GA—Wednesday, 14 January 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
RIDGELAND [Beaufort Co.], SC—Russell Gatlin Halford, 59,
died on Monday, January 12, 2004.
Funeral services were held on Thursday at
Ridgeland Baptist Church in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Burial was in Ridgeland
Cemetery. Saul’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one son, James Paul Halford,
and one daughter, January Leigh Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Russell G. Halford (SS# issued in SC in 1959) was born 3
April 1944, last residence Ridgeland, Beaufort Co.
See the obituary of his mother, Margaret Gatlin
Halford, in this compilation.
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RUTH ALFORD JONES
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 7 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Ruth Jones, 74, will be
held at 1 p.m. today at New Holly United Methodist Church in Little Rock, with
burial in Free Rock Church cemetery in Clio. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in
charge.
Mrs. Jones died Monday [March 2]. Born in Dillon
County, she was a daughter of the late Beatrice Alford. She was a member of New
Covenant Free Rock Church.
Surviving are: sons, Wade, Henry, Jerry and
Willie Jones, all of Dillon; daughters, Yvonne Davis of Dillon and Helen McCall
of New York; adopted daughter, Edith Brock of Washington, D.C.; 46 grand-; 65
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves
the African-American community.
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RUTH JANE MARTIN ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 8 September 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Ruth Jane Martin Alford, 91, of
Mill Pond Road, wife of the late Elbert Alford died Thursday, September
7, 2006 at Conway Manor.
Mrs. Alford was born May 26, 1915 in Horry
County, a daughter of the late Fernie and Mary Johnson Martin.
She was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by one son, Hoye E.
Alford; two daughters, Retha Mae Royals and Willa Mae Hardwick; two
grandchildren, Ricky Royals and Kim R. Cooper; five brothers, James Martin,
Dillon Martin, Joe Martin, Clarence Martin and Hubert Martin; and one sister,
Retha Mae Martin.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary A. King of
Jacksonville, Fla. and Norma A. Beverly and her companion, Scott Holman of
Myrtle Beach; one sister, Georgianna Graham of Galivants Ferry; 17
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday,
September 10, 2006 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.... Burial will
follow in Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery....
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Elbert
Alford, and her daughter Willa Mae Alford Hardwick in this compilation.
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RUTH MCKENZIE PHILLIPS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 25 October 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Ruth Alford, age 85, wife of the late Woodrow
Alford, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at Conway Nursing Center
following an illness.
Mrs. Alford was born in St. Pauls North
Carolina, a daughter of the late Rufus and Carrie Snow McKenzie. She was
predeceased by one son Jimmy Phillips.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are two daughters, Betty
Dent of Hemingway, and Frances Owen of Poquoson, Va.; one brother, Billy
McKenzie of St. Pauls, N.C., and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday,
at Palmetto Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery….
Palmetto Funeral Home of Hwy. 378, Conway, is
handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Ruth M. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 July 1919.
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SALLIE ALFORD ROBERTS SLAPPY
Photo
from Evening Star Cemetery, Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Saturday, 24 June 2006
GREENVILLE—Sallie Roberts Slappy, 94, widow of Johnny
Slappy, of 2735 Anderson Road, Apartment 206, departed this life on Wednesday,
June 21, 2006, at Riverside Nursing Center.
Born Sept. 2, 1911, in La Grange [Troup Co.],
Ga., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Alford and the late Henrietta
Williams. She was the granddaughter of a slave, Mirah Sewell Jackson Love and
was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Angela Cason Byers.
“Ma Sallie” was a loyal and faithful member of
Faith Cathedral “Look Up and Live Ministries” for 23+ years.
She is survived by a granddaughter reared in the
home, Rose Mary Brown of Greenville; seven other grandchildren, Jacqueline and
Larry Tolbert, both of Greenville, Carolyn Henderson, James C. Roberts,
Patricia A. Watts, Loretta Martin and Donell Tolbert, all of Greenwood; 13
great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
The Homegoing Service will be held 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Faith Cathedral, 7200 Augusta Road, Piedmont.
Burial: Evening Star Memorial Gardens, Greenwood. The family is located at 14 Piney
Woods Lane, Greenville. Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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SALLIE MAE ALFORD ROGERS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 3 August 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
COLUMBIA—Services for Sallie Alford Rogers will be held
Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Baptist Church with entombment in Greenlawn
Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Sunday 4-6 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral
Home, Devine Street Chapel.
Mrs. Rogers, wife of the late Gary Henry Rogers,
died Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the
late Ashley Levi and Carey Mae Page Alford. She was a member of Greenlawn
Baptist Church.
Surviving are sister, Ida Hardwick of Aynor;
grandchildren, Tommie Keys of Columbia, Dr. Barry Keys of Rutherfordton, N.C.,
and Pamela Zinser of Fayetteville, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughters, Bonnie Keys and
Shirley Alford; sister, Froline Perritt; and brothers, A.L. Alford and Leon
Alford.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s
choice. Please sign online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sallie Alford Rogers (SS# issued in FL) was born 26 August
1919.
See the obituaries of her brothers Ashley Levi
Alford and Leon Jehu Alford Sr. and her sisters Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick and
Loretta Froline Alford Perritt in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Sallie Mae 1919 SC1,
Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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SALLIE SINGLETON REAVES ALFORD
[Although
she died in NC, we are also publishing her obituary here because she is buried
in and has close ties to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 24 June 1966
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Sallie Reaves Alford, 95, widow of
Leroy B. Alford and daughter of the late James Robert and Sara McMillan Reaves
of Latta, died Thursday morning at a Hendersonville, N.C. nursing home.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at
10 a.m. in Bethes Funeral Home in Dillon. Burial will be in the family cemetery
near Floydale.
Surviving are three sons, David B. Alford of
Richmond, Va., George Robert Alford of Loris and Leonard B. Alford of
Springfield, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. L.J. (Elizabeth) Williams of Charlotte,
N.C., Mrs. L.S. (Reaves) Salters of Norman, Okla., Mrs. Ralph H. (Mary) Ramsey
Jr. of Brevard, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; three
sisters, Miss Caroline M. Reaves and Mrs. J.D. Coker, both of Hartsville, and
Mrs. S.E. Finnegan of Fairmont, N.C.
Photo
from Dunbarton Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Floydale, Dillon Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sallie R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 25 August 1871,
last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leroy Bertram
Alford, and her son George Robert Alford in this compilation.
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SALLY HOWARD ALFORD
THE OBSERVER-TIMES
Fayetteville, NC—Saturday, 28 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
CAMDEN [Kershaw Co.], S.C.—Mrs. Sally Howard Alford, 82, of
Camden, formerly of St. Pauls, N.C., died Thursday [Nov 26] in Lexington
Medical Center in Columbia.
Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Pauls
Presbyterian Church. She was a teacher in St. Pauls before retiring.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday
in St. Pauls Presbyterian Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford is survived by a son, N. Kenneth
Alford of Columbia; four sisters, Dixie Malpass of Currie, N.C., Ruth Moody of
Parkton, N.C., Julia A. Morris of Charlotte, N.C., and Elsie Livingston of
Greenwood; a brother, George Howard of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to
8:30 p.m. at McNeill Funeral Home in St. Pauls....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sally H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 March 1916,
last residence Columbia, Lexington Co., SC.
See the obituary of her son, Neill Kenneth
Alford, in this compilation.
From Robert Lewis, AAFA #789: Mr. Carter at the
funeral home told me that Mrs. Alford was the widow of Neil(l) Alford, and he
only knew of the one son, Kenneth.
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SALLY JANE JOHNSON ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 22 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Services for Sally Jane Alford, 86, were
held yesterday in Berea Baptist Church, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home,
Conway Chapel.
Mrs. Alford died July 19 in Loris Community
Hospital.
Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the
late George and Amanda Hardwick Johnson. She was the widow of Archie Alford.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Berea Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World.
She was pre-deceased by a son, Leamon Alford; and two grandsons, Earl Alford
and Johnnie Alford.
Surviving are four sons, Lester Alford, Wayne
Alford, Billy Elbert Alford and Jessie B. Alford of Conway; two daughters,
Evelyn Page of Aynor and Elma Jane Johnson of Conway; two sisters, Synatha
Gasque of Conway and Claudia Allen of Aynor; 17 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sally J. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Sept 1912.
See the obituary of her daughter Elma Jane
Alford Johnson; and her grandson Johnny Archie Alford in this compilation. We
included the obituary of her grandson Tony Scott Alford in Minnesota
Obituaries.
1920 CENSUS
Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #169:
Jessie Alford head 40 SC SC SC farmer
Lilly wife 35 SC SC SC
Archie son 10 SC SC SC
Pearlie son 8 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Archie Leamon 1907 SC1,
Jessie Cannon 1879 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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SAM BETHUNE HALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Friday, 7 February 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
WILLISTON, S.C.—Mr. Sam B. Halford, 87, of Church Street,
died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, at Barnwell County Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Folk
Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Williston Cemetery.
Mr. Halford, a native of Barnwell County, owned
Sam’s Gulf Station for 40 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a
member of Williston First Baptist Church and the Golden Age Club. He was a
former Williston Town Council member, serving 22 years.
Survivors include his wife, Rivie Webb Halford;
a daughter, Peggy H. Conner, Barnwell; two sisters, Mary Ann Lee and Maude
Bonds, both of Barnwell; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sam Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 June 1909, last
residence Barnwell, Barnwell Co., SC.
See the obituary of his wife, Rivie Webb
Halford; and his sister Mary Anne Halford Lee (with census reports) in this
compilation. His middle name is from the 1910 and 1920 censuses.
His HALFORD lineage (in part from Michael Kruse,
submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: Sam Bethune 1909 SC1,
Samuel J. 1864 SC2, probably William Richard 1835 SC3,
William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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SAMUEL JAMES ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Jean Alford Barkolow AAFA #1090
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 9 November 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
WEST COLUMBIA—Graveside services for Samuel James Alford,
Jr., 55, will be held Saturday at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday, November 7, 2001.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Samuel James and Clara M. McMinn
Alford, Sr.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey O. Alford of
Columbia, his sisters, Bobbi Alford Miller of Florence, Elvia Jean Barklow of
West Columbia, Elizabeth A. Walker of Lexington, and Carolyn Shealy of West
Columbia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Clara Maebelle
McMinn Alford, in this compilation.
His father, Samuel, was the son, 25th
child, of John W. Alford—by his 4th wife, Annie J. Smith. John W.
was the son of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 in SC, but we don’t
know the name of his father.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Samuel James 1946 SC1,
Samuel James 1913 SC2, John W. 1844 SC3.
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SANSBERRY EDWARD ALFORD
[Although
he died in NC, we are publishing his obituary here because of his close ties to
SC.]
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
COLUMBIA—Services for S. Edward Alford will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday at Palmer Memorial Chapel [Columbia]....
Mr. Alford died Tuesday. Born in Darlington
[Darlington Co., SC], he was a son of the late Granville R. and Leanna Grant
Alford. He retired from NC Mutual Life Insurance Co. He was a member of St.
Stephens’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, N.C., where he served as Junior and
Senior Warden.
Surviving: son, W. Edward (Rose W.) Alford;
sisters, Alma Denley, Lillian Bowman, Myrtle Sanders, all of Columbia, Cleo
Yongue of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Marian W. Moss of Mitchellville, MD.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that S. Edward Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 January 1910.
His death date is listed as 15 Sept 1997, a Monday. His last residence was Winston
Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.
His first name comes from censuses.
See the obituaries of his siblings Alma E.
Alford Denley, Lillian Alford Bowman, Myrtle Alford Sanders, and Nathaniel
Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. His father
Granville and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each census
from 1880 through 1930.
His lineage: Sansberry Edward 1910 SC1,
Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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SARA EMMA HIOTT ALFORD
[An
article with the same information was published in The Greenville News, Greenville,
SC, same date.]
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Monday, 9 December 2002
Published (Greenville News article) in AAFA ACTION,
Winter 2005
Sept. 22, 1905 – Dec. 7, 2002
ANDERSON [Anderson Co.]—Sara Emma Hiott Alford, 97, of
Anderson, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at the Hospice House.
Born in Anderson County, she was retired from
the Anderson Mill and was a member of Garner Memorial Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Dorothy Carithers of
Anderson; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was the widow of Willis James Alford
and the daughter of the late Frederick Eugene Hiott and Annie Owens Hiott. She
was preceded in death by two sons, Clarence Lee Alford and Rev. Benny Eugene
Alford.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of
The McDougald Funeral Home...; burial will be in Beaverdam Baptist Church
cemetery in Williamston....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Emma G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 Sept 1905.
See the obituary of her son Benny Eugene Alford
in this compilation.
On the 1930 census in Anderson, Anderson Co.,
SC, Emma Alford, age 20, is listed with her parents Eugene and Annie Hiet and
her daughter Dorothy, age 3. Emma is a cotton mill spinner and was age 16 at
first marriage. Her husband, the son of Wade Hampton Alford, is not with the
family and has not been located on this census.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Willis James 1902 GA1,
Wade Hampton 1876 GA2, David B. 1849 SC3, Lodwick 1802 NC4,
Drury Cade 1767 NC5.
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SARAH ALFORD SHELTON
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Saturday, 26 May 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
CLINTON [Laurens Co.]—Sarah A. “Nanny Sarah” Shelton, age
81, of 100 Jefferson Street and the widow of Fred R. Shelton, died Thursday,
May]24, at Laurens County Hospital.
She was born in Chester, and was a daughter of
the late Harmon and Mary D. Alford. She was a former employee of Clinton Mills,
was currently working with Senior Options, and was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law,
Rita Shelton of Clinton, Raye and Jerry Simmons of Clinton, and Emily and Jimmy
Robertson of Gray Court, one brother, Harmon H. Alford, of Charleston, two
sisters, Margie Cranford of Summerville, and Vivian Gardner of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, five grandchildren, Cecil Tucker, Tanya Baker, Melinda Lanier, Bryan
Robertson, and Alisa Robertson, and five great-grandchildren.
Two grandsons, Barry and Michael Simmons,
preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday,
May 27, at Pinelawn Memory Gardens.
In another
article:
CLINTON—Graveside services for Sarah A. (Nanny Sarah)
Shelton, 81, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Pinelawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will follow the services. Friends may call at 307 Gordon St. Gray
Funeral Home of Clinton is in charge.
Mrs. Shelton died Thursday [May 24]. Born in
Chester, she was a daughter of the late Harmon and Mary D. Alford. She was a
member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Surviving are daughters, Rita Shelton, Raye
Simmons, Emily Robertson; brother, Harmon Alford; sisters, Margie Cranford,
Vivian Gardner; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sarah A. Shelton (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 January 1920,
last residence Clinton, Laurens Co., SC.
See the obituary of her sister Marjorie Alford
Cranford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Sarah 1920 SC1, Harmon
1879 NC2, Joseph H. 1839 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA 4,
John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John ???? VA7.
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SARAH ELIZABETH “SALLIE” MCLEAN ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 12 April 1917
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
BLENHEIM [Marlboro Co.], April 6—There passed away at her
home, “The Cedars,” in Dillon county on last Sunday afternoon [April 1] at 5 o’clock,
Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Alford, widow of the late Capt William Alford, one
of the most honored citizens of the Pee Dee Section. Mrs Alford was in her 81st
year and prior to the last few months had been unusually active for one of her
age.
She was born in 1836 at Maxton [Robeson Co.], NC
but upon her marriage in 1855 to Capt Alford, moved to Marion, now Dillon
County, where she had resided. At the age of 16 she united with the
Presbyterian church of which she was for so many years a faithful and most
useful and efficient member, her membership being at Little Rock Presbyterian
church....
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her children Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford,
Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary
Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin
Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was William McDonald Alford, who was
born 26 September 1827 [1900 census says Sept 1826, age 73] and died 3 December
1903. He served the Confederacy during the Civil War, and he was a member of
the South Carolina Legislature. They had 12 children, many who never married.
She and her husband and many of their children
are buried in the Alford Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC. See “Dillon County, South
Carolina Alford Cemetery Information,” AAFA ACTION, Fall 2007, p. 41;
and Cemeteries
of Dillon Co.
1860 CENSUS
Marion, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #1515:
Wm. McD. Alford 33 SC farmer
Sarah E. 23 SC
Ella McD. 3 SC
McPherson Mc. 2 SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: William McDonald 1827 SC1,
Neill Little 1799 SC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4,
Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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SARAH REBECCA ALFORD JENSEN
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 26 July 1940
Mrs. Rebecca Alford Jensen, 80, of Pamplico,
died at her home yesterday [July 25] afternoon at 4 o’clock.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock this
morning at Mt. Elon church of which she was a member....
Mrs. Jensen is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Nancy Hyman of Pamplico and Mrs. Louisa Gore of Aynor, and by a large family
connection.....
AAFA NOTES: Her
first name is from censuses.
See the obituaries of her sister Nancy Alford
Hyman and her sister-in-law Bonnie Cain Alford, wife of her brother Caldwell,
in this compilation.
Sarah Rebecca’s parents were John C. Alford and
Sarah Ann Jones. John is identified in several online family trees as John
Calhone Alford or John Calhoun Alford. He was reportedly born 23 August 1818 in
Florence, Florence Co., SC, and died 10 January 1910 in Newport News, VA.
Sarah Rebecca’s mother Sarah Ann Jones was the
daughter of Reuben and Sarah Jones. She is listed as Ann, age 12 b. Marion Co.,
SC, on the 1850 census in Marion Co., SC, with her parents. In 1870 and 1880
she and her husband John Alford are living with their children next door to
Reuben Jones. Online family trees report that she was born 20 August 1840 and
died 22 August 1923.
1920 CENSUS
Cains (District 17), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #36:
William Jensen head 56 Unk Unk Unk farmer
Sarah R. wife 59 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Cain (District 17), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #39:
Sarah A. Alford head 73 SC SC SC widow 9
children, 4 living
Rebecca dau 50 SC SC SC single
1900 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 39), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #485:
John C. Alford head 84 b. July 1815 NC SC SC married
40 years farmer
Sarah A. wife 63 b. July 1836 SC
SC SC 10 children, 5 living
Sarah R. dau 40 b. Aug 1859 SC
SC SC single
1880 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 91), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #5:
J.C. Alford head 63 SC SC SC farmer
Sarah A. wife 45 SC SC SC
S. Rebecca dau 21 SC
SC SC
Caldwell son 13 SC SC
SC
Julia M. dau 7 SC SC
SC
Nancy dau 3 SC SC
SC
1870 CENSUS
Jeffreys, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #20:
John Alford 52 SC farm
laborer
Sarah 33 SC
Sarah 10
SC
Ellen 6 SC
Reuben 3 SC
Louisa 6/12 SC
Samuel 18 SC
Living in dwelling #19 is Reuben Jones 65 SC, Sarah’s
father. Living in dwelling #21 is William Alford 47 SC, and his wife Eliza 37
SC—relationship unknown. William and Eliza, both 30, are on the 1860 census in
Marion, Marion Co., SC, again with no children.
1860 CENSUS
Marion, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #644:
John C. Alford 26 SC farmer
[His age is written clearly, but in later censuses he is
about 20 years older than Sarah.]
Sarah A. 22 SC
S.R. (female) 4/12 SC
Her lineage: Sarah Rebecca 1859 SC1,
John Calhoun 1818 SC2.
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SHARON ALFORD HENSON
Norton Funeral
Home
Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—_____ October 2007
Funeral services for Sharon Alford Henson age
48, who died Oct. 24, will be Sat. 2:00 pm from the Chapel Norton Funeral Home.
Rev. Michael Blankenship will officiate. Burial will be in Westview Memorial
Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home.
Sharon was born in Hartsville a daughter of Etha
Mae Huggins Alford & the late Wardy B. Alford. She was employed with
Darlington Co. Roads & Bridges.
Surviving are her mother of Hartsville,
Daughters: Erica (Mark) Chapman, Tori Matthews, Hartsville, Sisters: Bobbie
(Tony) Huggins, Hartsville, Janice (Lanny) Clayton, Roxboro, N.C., Grandchild:
Elizabeth Chapman, Florence, Boy Friend: John C. (Crum) Munn, Hartsville,
Nephews: Paul & Justin Clayton, Tyler Huggins, Spencer Huggins, Great
Nephew, William Clayton.
Memorials may be made to First Church of The
Nazarene, P.O. Box 1092, Hartsville, S.C. 29551, American Cancer Society, 128
Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210 or a Charity of Ones Choice.
www.nortonfh.net
In another
article:
ROXBORO COURIER-TIMES
Roxboro, NC—Saturday, 27 October 2007
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.], S.C.—The funeral for Sharon
Alford Henson, 48, of Hartsville, S.C., who died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, will
be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 27, in the Norton Funeral Home chapel in
Hartsville by the Rev. Michael Blankenship. Burial will be in the Westview
Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Henson was a native of Hartsville, the
daughter of Etha Mae Huggins Alford of Hartsville, who survives, and the late
Wardy B. Alford.
She was employed with Darlington County Roads
& Bridges.
Surviving in addition to her mother are two
daughters, Erica Chapman and husband, Mark, and Tori Matthews, all of
Hartsville; two sisters, Bobbie Huggins of Hartsville and Janice Clayton of
Roxboro; and a grandchild, Elizabeth Chapman of Florence, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the First Church of the
Nazarene, P.O. Box 1092, Hartsville, S.C., the American Cancer Society, 128
Stone Mark Ln., Columbia, S.C. 27210 or to a charity of choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sharon Alford Henson (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 October
1959.
Her father, Wardy B. Alford, may be the son of Wardie
B. Alford Sr. and Corinne Watkins, whose obituary is in this compilation.
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SION WALTER ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 9 November 1944
Name: Sion W. Alford
Spouse: Ada Williams
Date of Birth/Age: Age 58
Place of Birth: Near Rowland, NC
Date of Death: Thursday
Place of Burial: Ashpole Cemetery, Rowland NC
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show him born 11 Jan 1886 in NC and died 2 Nov 1944 in Dillon, Dillon
Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ada Gertrude
Williams Alford Arnette, and his daughters Ada Williams Alford Bell and
Katherine Alford Spooner Hyman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Sion Walter 1886 NC1,
Wiley Cherry 1852 NC2, Jacob 1789 NC3, James 1764 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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SOLVEIG VIRGINIA EID ALFRED
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Wednesday, 26 May 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
COLUMBIA [Richland Co.], SC—Solveig Virginia Eid Alfred, 85,
passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2004. A graveside service was held on Friday in
Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens. Her brother-in-law, the Rev. Thor Skeie,
officiated.
Solveig was born on October 24, 1918, to the
Rev. Edward C. and Jessie Eid in Madison, Minnesota. She was raised in a
Lutheran pastor’s family of nine brothers and sisters in Lake Preston, South
Dakota. A graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she
initially taught elementary school in Del Rapids, South Dakota, where she met
her husband, Robert Charles Alfred. During World War II she taught
native Indian and migrant children in Stockton, California while her husband
was stationed at Pearl Harbor. In 1954 they and their three children settled in
Easley, South Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred also resided in Columbia from
1969-1974 and since January 1980.
Surviving are a son, Gary Robert Alfred of
Denver, Colorado; a daughter, Patti Lu Alfred Giffin and her husband, Gordon,
of Atlanta, Georgia; a granddaughter, Kelley Virginia Giffin of Durham, North
Carolina; and siblings Luthard M. Eid of Perham, Minnesota, Margaret Eid
Haygeman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Paul B. Eid of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and Audrey Eid Skeie of Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Her husband of 60 years, Robert Charles Alfred,
and a son, Charles Mark Alfred, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Solveig E. Alfred (SS# issued in
CA).
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Charles
Alfred, in this compilation.
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SOPHIE CROWLEY CARTER ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 27 July 2000
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Services for Sophie Crowley
Alford, 79, will be 3 p.m. Friday at Whitner-Evans Funeral Home, Bennettsville,
with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation is 7-9 this evening at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [July 26]. Born in Marlboro
Co., she was a daughter of the late Bob and Florence Driggers Crowley. She was
a member of Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Smith Alford
of Hartsville; sons, J.B. Carter of Laurinburg, Woodrow Carter of Orange,
Texas; daughter, Carolyn Wallace of Hartsville; brother, Howard Crowley of Wallace;
ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Sophie C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 August 1920.
Her husband is probably the son of Eugene and
Clara Smith Alford, whose obituary is in this compilation.
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SOUTHERN ALBERT ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 28 April 1961
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Southern Albert Alford, 80, retired
farmer of 201 Lewis St., Conway died at 8:27 a.m. Thursday at his home
following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Friday from the Conway Free Will Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in
Hillcrest Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Goldfinch Funeral Home
until the hour of services.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of
the late Robertson [sic] and Mary Smith Alford.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Daisy
Todd, Florida, Mrs. Edith A. Peavy, Conway; three brothers, Joe Alford, T.B.
Alford, Hartsville, Dock Alford, Centenary; one sister, Mrs. Effie Jackson,
Centenary; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Joseph Mack Alford
and Doctor Larie Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Southern Albert 1881 SC1,
John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur about 1775
SC4.
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STACIE RICHARDSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 17 June 1968
MARION [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Stacie Richardson Alford, 77, died
today in a local hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be Monday at 4 p.m. at
Nebo Baptist church, with burial in Brittons Neck Cemetery....
She was the widow of the late Lone Alford and
daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Jane Rowell Richardson.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Stacey Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 May 1891 and
died 15 June 1968.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward Deloney
Alford, in this compilation.
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SUSAN ALFORD DILLON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
EFFINGHAM [Florence Co.]—Services for Susan Alford Dillon,
56, will be held on Wednesday at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Entombment
followed in Florence Memorial Gardens
Mrs. Dillon died January 20, 2002. Born in
Lumberton [Robeson Co., NC], she was the daughter of Hopkin Alford and
the late Ina McDaniel Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Lacy Henry
Dillon; step-mother, Martha Alford, son, William Dillon, daughter, Tracy
Sealey, sisters, Gloria Floyd, Melissa McFarlan, three grandchildren, Caroline
and Dillon Sealey, and Matthew Dillon.
In another
article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 January 2002
Name: Susan Alford Dillon
Parents: Ina McDaniel Jones
Spouse: Lacy Henry Dillon
Date of Birth: August 18, 1945
Place of Birth: Lumberton, NC
Date of Death: Sunday, January 20, 2002
Place of Death: her residence
Place of Burial: Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in
Florence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
show that Susan A. Dillon (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 August 1945, last
residence Effingham, Florence Co., SC.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000
(Ancestry.com): Susan Alford was born 18 Aug 1945 in Robeson Co., NC, daughter
of Hopkin Alford and Ina McDaniel.
1930 CENSUS
Shallote (District 5), Brunswick Co., NC, Dwelling #150:
Sam P. Alford head 48 NC NC NC steam
logger foreman
age
37 at 1st marriage
Mary K. wife 33 NC NC NC age
22 at 1st marriage
J. Hopkin son 10 NC NC NC
Mary J. dau 7 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Fairmont (District 121), Robeson Co., NC, Dwelling #259:
Samuel Alford head 38 NC NC NC log
crew
Katherine wife 22 NC NC NC
Hopkin son 6/12 NC NC NC
1900 CENSUS
Griffins (District 58), Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #320:
Gabrel S. Alford head 79 b. Mar 1821 NC
NC NC farmer
#
of years m. blank
Mary L. wife 63 b. Nov 1836 NC
NC NC # of children blank
#
of years m. blank
Lucy M. dau 31 b. May 1869 NC
NC NC
Josepheen dau 23 b. Sept 1876 NC
NC NC
Samuel son 19 b. Apr
1881 NC NC NC
1880 CENSUS
Griffin (District 171), Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #9:
Gabriel S. Alford head 56 NC NC NC farmer
Mary A. wife 43 NC NC NC
Emily P. dau 22 NC NC NC
Jacob L. son 19 NC NC NC
John Henry son 17 NC NC NC
Anna dau 14 NC NC NC
Lizzie dau 13 NC NC NC
Lucy dau 11 NC NC NC
Neveson C. son 9 NC NC NC
William E. dau [sic] 7 NC NC NC
Josephine E. dau 3 NC NC NC
James P. son 1 NC NC NC
1870 CENSUS
Washington, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #331:
G.L. Alford 49 NC farmer
Mary 33 NC
Thomas 18 NC
Mary 16 NC
Millie 14 NC
Jacob 9 NC
John 6 NC
Anna 5 NC
Elizabeth 3 NC
Lucy 1 NC
1860 CENSUS
Arringston, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #1072:
Gabrel Alford 39 NC farmer
Mary 23 NC
Pattie 14 NC
Bettie 11 NC
Thos. 9 NC
Mary 6 NC
Milly 5 NC
1850 CENSUS
Arringston, Nash Co., NC, Dwelling #1072:
Gabriel Alford 29 NC farmer
Martha 28 NC
Patty 6 NC
Elizabeth 1 NC
On Samuel Peter Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 37, an engineer living in Fairmont,
Robeson Co., NC. He was born 18 Apr 1881. He names his wife Mary Catherine
Alford and signs his full name.
From North Carolina Marriage Collection,
1741–2004 (Ancestry.com): Samuel Alford, age 36, married Catherine Kinlaw, age
23, on 27 Sept 1917 in Robeson Co., NC.
From North Carolina Death Certificates,
1909–1975 (Ancestry.com): Samuel Alford died 11 May 1948 in Fairmont, Robeson
Co., NC, age 67, born 18 Apr _____. His wife is identified as Catherine Kinlaw,
who was the informant. He was the son of Gabriel and Mary Alford. He was buried
in Fairmont Cemetery.
From Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records
Abstracts (Ancestry.com): Gabriel S. Alford, b. 1824 in Griffin, Nash Co., NC,
m. 10 Jan 1860 in Nash Co. to Mary A. _____, who was b. about 1837. Gabriel was
the son of Charity Williams and her first husband. He was a Confederate soldier
and died in Nash Co., NC.
Her lineage: Susan 1945 NC1, J.
Hopkin 1920 NC2, Samuel Peter 1881 NC3, Gabriel 1821 NC4.
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SUSANNA ALFORD RICHARDS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 11 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LAMAR [Darlington Co.]—Services for Susanna Alford Richards
were held on Friday. Burial will be 11 a.m. today in Emmanuel Community Church
Cemetery. Hines Funeral Home is in charge.
Mrs. Richards died January 3, 2003. Born in
Lamar, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Elease Alford. She was married
to John Richards. She had retired as a social worker in New York City.
Surviving are her daughter, Yolanda Richards;
sisters, Mary Brown, Thelma Burris, Creola James, Nora Green, Annie Marshall;
brother, Henry Alford Jr.; stepchildren, Vladimir Beaufils, Tamara Fry, Igor
Beaufils, Sabrina Erskine.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Susanna D. Richards (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 November
1941, last residence Jamaica, Queens Co., NY.
See the obituary of her mother, Elease Slator
James Alford, in this compilation.
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TAMMY RENEE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 14 April 1965
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Tammy Renee Alford, five-day-old daughter
of Marion Thomas Alford and Mrs. Brenda Darlene Duncan Alford, died Tuesday at
the Conway Hospital.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 3
p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery.... Goldfinch Funeral Home will be in charge of
arrangements.
Surviving besides the father and mother are the
paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Gilbert G. Alford, the maternal
grandmother, Mrs. J.T. Duncan, and the maternal great-grandfather, Thurston T.
Duncan, all of Conway.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of her grandparents Gilbert Grey Alford and Vera Hope Herring
Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Tammy Renee 1965 SC1,
Marion Thomas 1944 SC2, Gilbert Grey 1907 SC3, Joseph
Whitford 1877 SC4, Harrison 1843 SC5, Arthur 1803 SC6,
Arthur about 1775 SC7.
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TASHANA ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Monday, 22 December 1980
Name: Tashana Alford
Parents: Ruth Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 3
Date of Death: Thursday [Dec 18]
Place of Death: home on James Little Alford farm
AAFA NOTES: James
Little Alford, Jr., is AAFA #0703. See the obituary of his father, James Little
Alford, Sr., in this compilation. At this time, we do not know Ruth Alford’s
relationship to James Little Alford.
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TERRY DEAN ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 9 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Services for Terry Dean Alford, 48, will
be held at 7 tonight at Hardwick Memorial Chapel.... Mr. Alford died December
8, 2001.
Born in Mullins, he was the son of Willow Gray
Heniford Alford of Loris and the late Charlie Rupert Alford. Mr. Alford was a
member of the Baptist faith and retired from carpentry.
His mother, brothers, Ervin Alford and Charlie
Alford, both of Loris, survive him.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Terry D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 February 1953,
last residence Loris, Horry Co.
See the obituaries of his mother, Willow Grey
Heniford Alford; grandparents James Harrison Alford and Fannie Jones Alford; and
uncles Auburn Layron Alford and James Wilbur Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Terry Dean 1953 SC1,
Charlie Rupert 1916 SC2, James Harrison 1884 SC3, Warren
Tress 1842 SC4, Warren Tress ???? SC5, Arthur about 1775
SC6.
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TERRY RAYMOND ALFORD
THE INDEX JOURNAL
Greenwood, SC—Thursday, 6 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
CROSS HILL [Laurens Co.]—Terry Raymond Alford, 43, of 1246
Harris Springs Road, died on Monday, November 3, 2003, at Self Regional Medical
Center in Greenwood. Services will be held on Saturday at Harley Funeral Home.
Burial was in Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery in Cross Hill.
He was born in El Cajon, California. He was the
son of Lewis Preston Alford and Florence White Conner. He was a member of Our
Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Michele Smith; his
mother and stepfather, George E. Conner; his father and stepmother, Maxine
Alford of Sheridan, Texas; sons, Danny Alford and Chris Alford both of
Victorville, California, and Travis Alford; daughter, Tiffany Alford; a
brother, Michael Alford of Cross Hill; and three grandchildren.
In another
article:
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—6 November 2003
Services for Terry Raymond Alford, 43, 10 a.m.
Saturday at Harley Funeral Home with burial in Bethabara Baptist Church
Cemetery, Cross Hill.
Born to Lewis Alford and Florence White Conner,
he died Nov. 3, 2003.
Surviving: wife, Michele Smith; mother; father;
stepfather, George Conner; stepmother, Maxine Alford; children, Danny, Chris,
Travis, Tiffany; stepchildren, Dale Woodard, Brandi Rexford; brother, Michael
Alford; half-sisters; half-brother; others.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Terry R. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 15 August 1960.
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THELMA FLORRIE ALFORD BAXLEY
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 16 February 2009
GALIVANTS FERRY—Thelma Florrie Baxley, 92, loving mother and
grandmother, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009.
She was born June 5, 1916 in Marion County,
South Carolina, a daughter of the late William Henry and Hattie Richardson
Alford. Ms. Thelma was a member of Mount Herman Baptist Church, where she
taught Sunday school for numerous years. She was passionate about her church
and church family. She was a woman of unconditional Christian love and
strength, and was respected by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband of 53 years, Willie Freeman Baxley; a son-in-law who loved her
dearly, Bobby Jenkins; two brothers, Dewey Alford and Jim Norton Alford; and
four sisters, Janie Todd, Carrie Woodberry, Estelle Skipper, and Claudia
Skipper.
Her love remains with her children, her three
daughters, Lila Ruth Jenkins, Patricia Frye, and Thelma Allen and her husband,
Edward; one son, Willie Joe Baxley and his wife, Betty; eight granddaughters,
Jeanne ( Larry) Hardee, Joan ( Russell) Wise, Tammy Baxley, Ginger Frye, Wanda
( Barry) Evans, Lisa "Florrie" ( Jimmy ) Floyd, Crystal (Archie)
Evans, and Tara (Trent) Johnson; 12 great-grandchildren, Trent (Amanda) Hardee,
Craig (Richelle) Hardee, Garett Wise, Brooke Wise (Daniel) Hale, Spencer Evans,
Amelia Evans, Bailey Evans, Sarah Grace Evans, Madison Floyd, Carlee Floyd,
Anna Leigh Johnson, and Luke Johnson; and five great-great-grandchildren,
Maddie, Lizzie, Emma, McKenzie, and Hayden Hardee.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and a very special aunt to many nieces and nephews, but more importantly she
was truly a child of God. She saw only the good in people and loved from deep
within her heart. She was a mentor to us all, teaching the love of God and the
true meaning of family. Her personal relationship with God was evident in her
life through her kindness and caring for others.
Our mother and grandmother will truly be missed,
but because of her undying dedication, a part of her will live on as we follow
examples and find guidance through the values she so diligently instilled in
us.
The family would like to extend a sincere and
loving thank you to the special employees at Marion Nursing Center and Winyah
Hospice for the thorough and compassionate care given to our loved one. We
would also like to thank all of the friends and family who visited her weekly.
To all of you, we can assure you that you were special to her and your acts of
kindness were greatly appreciated.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday,
February 17, 2009 at Mount Herman Baptist Church. Officiating the services will
be the Rev. Jimmy Floyd and her grandson-in-law, the Rev. Archie Evans, both of
whom she loved dearly. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2009 at the
funeral home.
Please sign an online guest book at
johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com or at MyrtleBeach Online.com.
Memorials may be made to Mount Herman Baptist
Church, 2453 Brunson Springs Rd., Galivants Ferry, SC 29544.
Mrs. Baxley and her family are in the care of
Johnson Funeral Home, 290 Ninth Avenue, Aynor.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florrie T.
Baxley (SS# issued in SC), last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, William Henry
Alford who died in 1955; and sister Claudia Alford Skipper in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Thelma Florrie 1916 SC1,
William Henry 1876 SC2, William Edward 1855 SC3, William
N. 1826 SC4.
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THELMA MISHOE ALFORD JOHNSTON
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 10 June 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Services for Thelma Alford Johnston, 78,
were held Tuesday in Hardwick Memorial Chapel in Loris with burial in Cane
Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Johnston died June 6 at Loris Community Hospital
following an illness.
Born in Loris, she was a daughter of the late
Stanley Jack and Gertrude Boyd Mishoe. She was the widow of Jerome Alford
and Dan Johnston Jr. Mrs. Johnston was a homemaker and a member of Bethany
Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Annette Owens and Bethel Nealey of
Loris, Geraldine Yarashys of Charleston, Ernestine Rheuark of Myrtle Beach,
Pauline Lewis of Conway and Marny McAllister of Marietta, Ga; eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Loris Dialysis
Center....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Thelma Johnston (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 August 1920.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother Grover
McClellan Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Cecil Jerome 1915 SC1,
William Leslie 1888 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William
“Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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THOMAS BROOKS ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 June 1955
Name: Thomas Brooks Alford
Parents: late Frasier & Annie David Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 62
Date of Death: Thursday [June 9]
Place of Death: a Columbia hospital
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery, Dillon Co.
AAFA NOTES: From
AAFA records, James was born 1 May 1893 in Selkirk, Marion Co. [now Dillon
Co.], SC.
See the obituaries of his parents, James
Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford; and his brothers James
Frierson Alford Jr. and William Frank Alford in this compilation.
T. Brooks Alford’s death certificate lists his
birth on 1 May 1893 in SC, the son of J. Frierson Alford and Annie David. His
date of death in Columbia, Richland Co., is 9 June 1955. He was a divorced
lawyer. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
He is listed in The Political
Graveyard: “Alford, Thomas Brooks (b. 1893)—also
known as T. Brooks Alford—Born in Dillon, Dillon County, S.C., May 1, 1893.
U.S. Vice Consul in Riga, 1916-17.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Thomas Brooks 1893 SC1, James
Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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THOMAS LEE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 30 April 1970
DARLINGTON—Thomas Lee Alford died early Wednesday morning in
a local hospital after a short illness.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday at
5:30 p.m. in Grove Hill Cemetery.... Kistler Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion, a son of the late
Neil and Eugenia Stackhouse Alford. He was a graduate of Clemson College in the
class of 1911 and was a retired aviation engineer. He lived in Myrtle Beach for
the past 14 years before moving to Darlington in 1969.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sophia Woods Alford
of Darlington; a sister, Miss Lillian Alford of Marion; and a nephew, N.H.
Alford Jr. of Charlottesville, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 24 Sept 1889.
See the obituaries of his siblings Lillian
Alford and Neill Herbert Alford, Sr., and his nephew Neill Herbert Alford, Jr.,
in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Thomas Lee 1889 SC1,
Neill Little 1848 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770
NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James
1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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TOCHIE PATRICIA ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 19 March 1991
Name: Tochie Patricia Alford
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 87
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday [March 18]
Place of Death: Presbyterian Home Infirmary at Florence
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Tochie P. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 March 1904,
last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her mother Lorena Curry
Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, Earl Richards Alford Sr., James
Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis,
and Mary Love Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Tocie Patricia 1904 SC1,
Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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TOMMY BLOYCE ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Tommy B. Alford, 72, of 104 Triangle Dr., Seneca
[Oconee Co.], S.C. died Sunday May 18, 2008. He was the son of the late, Eugene
and Clara Smith Alford. He is survived by his wife, Jean Palmer Alford of the
home, two sons, Johnny Stocker of Goose Creek, S.C. and Tim Thomas of Seneca,
S.C., one daughter, Kathy Chance of Phoenix, AZ, three brothers, Smith Alford
of Seneca, S.C., Aubrey Alford of Cordelle, GA, and Jerry Alford of John’s
Island, S.C., one sister, Rosalee Muzan of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday May
21, 2008 at 2:00pm at Corinth Baptist Church with the Reverends Tracy Sexton
and Marty McKee officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to
2:00pm prior to the service at the church. The family request that in lieu of
flowers that memorials be made to OMH Cottingham House, 220 Tucker Ln., Seneca,
S.C. 29672 or Corinth Baptist Church Maintenance Dept., 530 Old Clemson Hwy.,
Seneca, S.C. 29672. Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Tommy Bloyce Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 March
1936, last residence Seneca, Oconee Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jean Elizabeth
Palmer Alford; his mother, Clara Smith Alford; his sisters Muriel Alford
Buckmaster and Rosalee Alford Mouzon; and his uncle Edward Manuel Alford (with
other relatives listed) in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Tommy Bloyce 1936 SC1,
Eugene M. 1898 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N.
1826 SC4.
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VERA HOPE HERRING ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 5 October 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Vera Hope Herring Alford, 87, wife of the
late Gilbert Grey Alford, of Gilbert Road, died Saturday, October 4, 2008
at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born in Conway, a daughter of
the late Marion David and Lillie Daniels Herring. She was a charter member of
Greenwood Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and was
active in the Women’s Missionary Union and other committees of the church.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Bashor Woodcraft.
Surviving are five sons, Lanier Alford and his
wife, Janie, Tommy Alford and his wife, Brenda, and Myron Alford and his wife,
Helen, all of Conway, Joe Alford, and Wendell Alford and his wife, Nancy, all
of Baltimore; three daughters, Yvonne Thompson and her husband, W.E., of
Sophia, N.C., Sherry Joyner, and Gladys Allen and her husband, Edward, all of
Conway; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday,
October 7, 2008 in Greenwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Krieg
officiating. Burial will follow in State Branch Cemetery directed by Goldfinch
Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8
p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at the funeral home....
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Vera Hope Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 July 1921.
See the obituaries of her husband, Gilbert Grey
Alford, and her granddaughter Tammy Renee Alford in this compilation.
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VERNON LEE ALFORD, SR.
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Wednesday, 30 March 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Vernon Lee Alford, Sr., 78, of 100 Belvue Road,
husband of Hazel Hawkins Alford, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at North
Greenville Hospital.
Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late
Allen and Rosa Huggins Alford.
Mr. Alford was retired from D&B Glass and
was a member of Solid Rock Church of God. He was also a United States Navy
Veteran, having served during World War II.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four
children, Vernon Lee Alford, Jr. of Travelers Rest, Patricia Spearman of
Greenville, Deborah Powers of Gray Court, Lisa McLaughlin of Simpsonville; four
stepchildren, James D. Hawkins of Panama City, Fla., Billy Hawkins of Travelers
Rest, Tammy Lowery of Simpsonville, Lisa Epps of Travelers Rest; a sister,
Joyce Martin of Orangeburg; sixteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be tonight, March 30, 2005, from
6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow in Grand View Memorial Gardens...
The family will be at the home of a
brother-in-law, James Farthing, 23 Wheatstone Court, Greenville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Dan Allen
Alford, Leroy Earl Alford, and Quincy A. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Vernon Lee 1926 SC1, Allen
Marvin 1905 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4,
Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur about 1775 SC6.
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VIOLA ALFORD MCLEAN
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 June 1957
DILLON, June 24—Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Alford
McLean, widow of the late Marvin McLean, who died today at Sunny Acres resto
home will be held from Bethea Funeral Home Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Interment will
be in Riverside Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late B.A. [Benjamin
Ansel] and Mary Campbell Alford. She is survived by two brothers, W.B. [William
Benjamin] and J.C. [James Cousar] of Floydale; one sister, Mrs. Sophie Wiggins,
Columbia....
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records list her birth date as 3 August 1886.
See the obituaries of her siblings Annie Lee
Alford Stackhouse, James Cousar Alford, and William Benjamin Alford in this
compilation.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as Viola’s brothers William
Benjamin Alford and James Cousar Alford:
Alexander son of B.A. & M.E. Alford
4/23/1894-9/7/1895
Viola Alford McLean 8/3/1886-6/24/1957
William Marvin McLean 8/2/1895-10/12/1952
Mary K. Alford Stanton 12/25/1883-3/25/1905
Infant 3/24/1905
[her relationship is not known]
Sarah dau.of B.A. & M.E. Alford
7/18/1896-5/29/1897
Mary Campbell Alford 12/21/1858-7/28/1934
Benjamin Ancel Alford 5/12/1852-12/15/1930
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Viola 1886 SC1, Benjamin
Ansel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ALLFORD DIAS
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 19 December 1998
FLORENCE—Virginia Allford Dias, 72, former owner of Allford
Sign Co., died Wednesday [December 16] in a Florence hospital. Graveside services
will be noon today in Mount Hope Cemetery. Burial will be directed by
Waters-Powell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dias was born in Florence, a daughter of
Nathan A. Allford and Jettie M. Hendrix Allford. She was a graduate of Florence
High School. She was the widow of Melvin E. Dias.
Surviving are three sons, Richard K. Dias of
Florence, Robert K. Dias of Gloucester, Va., and James K. Dias of Charleston; a
sister, Dora A. Williams of Florence; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Virginia A. Dias (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 November 1926.
See the obituary of her mother, Jettie Maybelle
Hendrix Alford, in this compilation.
A RootsWeb Family Tree says Virginia Elizabeth
Allford married Melvin Elvin Dias on 24 June 1945 in Florence, Florence Co.,
SC. They were divorced in 1976. The same Family Tree indicates that Nathan
changed the spelling from Alford to Allford.
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VIRGINIA GREY ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 10 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Virginia Grey Alford, 85,
will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2003 at Cox-Collins Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery....
Miss Alford died Thursday, January 9, 2003, in
Providence Hospital after an illness. Born on August 9, 1917, in Marion County,
she was a daughter of the late William and Mattie Smith Alford. She was a
retired secretary and a member of Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving are her brothers, Stanley Alford of
West Columbia and Neil Alford of Marietta, Georgia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm that Virginia K. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 August
1917, last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
See the obituaries of her mother, Martha Prudence
“Mattie” Smith Alford; sister Mildred Alford Byrd; and brother William “Chessie”
Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Virginia Grey 1917 SC1,
William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren
Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6,
Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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WALTER HERBERT ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 15 January 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
FLORENCE—Walter Herbert Alford, 79, of 1568 Stokes Road,
Florence, died Friday morning, Jan. 14, 2005, in a Florence hospital after an
illness.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
the late Pearlie Dubose Alford and the late Leila Pace Alford. He was a U.S.
Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a member of the Marine Corps League, a
member of Northgate Baptist Church and a member of Hewitt Harrell Sunday School
Class. He retired in 1990 from Palmetto Tire Co. of Florence.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Bryant Alford of
the home; two daughters, Carolyn (Bill) Bailey and Linda (Morgan) Harrell, both
of Florence; a brother, Dewey (Miriam) Alford of Marion; two sisters, Olivia
Whitaker of Oklahoma City and Bessie Lee Weicht of Las Vegas; four
grandchildren, Melissa Fricks of Scranton, Walter Harrell of Turbeville, Hewitt
(Michelle) Harrell of Darlington and Angela Harrell of Anderson; and a
great-grandchild, Noah Harrell of Darlington.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Pearlie
D. Red Alford Jr.
Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 16, in Northgate Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Florence
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Walter H. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 Sept 1925.
See the obituaries of his brothers Dewey Emanuel
Alford and Pearlie Dubose Alford; and his uncle Edward Manuel Alford (with
other relatives listed) in this compilation.
The obituary of Walter’s wife’s brother, Paul
Bryant, lists his parents as Mr. and Mrs. Rembert Bryant [Morning News,
21 September 1951].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Walter Herbert 1925 SC1,
Pearlie Dubose 1894 SC2, Willis Manuel 1853 SC3, William N.
1826 SC4.
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WALTER THOMAS ALFORD
AAFA #0683
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 3 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Services for Rev. Walter Thomas Alford,
Sr., 90, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Visitation is from 6:30-8:30 tonight at the chapel of Young & Young
Funeral Home.
Rev. Alford died December 28, 2001.
Surviving are wife, Lillie Alford; daughters, Jessie
Stuckey, Mary Yarborough, Gradye Stephen, Beverly and Linda Alford; sons, Norman,
William and Reginald Alford; sisters, Ellen Pickett, Alberta Mack, Minnie George,
and Rosa Hines, and brother Dock Blyther.
In another
article, source unknown:
Services for the Rev. Walter Alford will be held
today, Friday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hartsville. Rev. Alford
died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. He pastored the Bennettsville Church of God.
In the tradition of a devoted life in the service
of the Lord, Pastor Walter Thomas Alford Sr. made his annual trip, for the last
time, to the Church of God Campgrounds in Augusta, Ga., on Dec. 28, 2001. At approximately
11:30 a.m. he was called to his final duty standing in the vestibule of the Augusta
Church of God to minister to a lost soul that expressed a great desire to be set
free from the burden of sin and experience the joy of salvation. In his humble obedient
way, this spiritual giant labored to win the soul of a young woman for the Lord
and as he prayed the Lord looked upon His faithful servant and ushered him into
His presence. For, “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
When the death angel came at 11:40 a.m., Pastor Alford was walking with the Lord.
On Sept. 18, 1911, Walter Thomas Alford was born
to Jesse Thomas and Susanna Mack Alford. He was the second of seven children born
to this union. His immediate family affectionately called him “Bubba.” He distinguished
himself among his siblings early in life, as being different. By age 15, this different
quality was manifested through his conversion to Christ. He started his Christian
walk with absolute resolve to serve the Lord with a faithful heart. He became an
avid reader of God’s Word and read the Bible in its entirety right from the start
as a youth. He began his service in the Vineyard of the Lord in the Methodist church
as a Sunday school teacher, choir member and church secretary at the Sandy Grove
Methodist Church for two years. Then he moved his membership to Emanuel AME Church
where he served in the same positions for the next two years. His study of God’s
Word lead him to the Church of God Reformation Movement, headquarters in Anderson,
Indiana in 1931. Thereafter, he proclaimed that this change led him to fully embrace
God’s Word, which reads, “Be ye holy, for I AM Holy, and Without Holiness no man
shall see the Lord.” This marked the beginning of a great servant of the Lord...
called to be a Saint. He continued to show forth a remarkable understanding of God’s
Word, always lending his spiritual ears to the voice of the Lord. He truly accepted
the fact that it was the Holy Spirit who leads and directs God’s children in to
all truth and reveals the deep understanding of His word. Walter’s ability to discern
and teach God’s Word even as a youth amazed those who came to know him.
While still a teen-ager, Walter began to pray to
the Lord for his helpmate. He often shared the story of how he put several fleece
before God to get confirmation on who would become his bride. Eventually, by age
21, he was satisfied that he had received his answer from the Lord and on Sept.
3, 1932, he married the former Lillie Bell Franklin and God blessed this union with
10 children... five girls and five boys.
As a young family man he resided in Lamar, and situated
himself with the Lamar Church of God serving in the capacity of Sunday school superintendent,
youth leader, teacher and janitor. After a period of time, he moved his family to
Timmonsville and joined with other pioneers of the faith to build the Timmonsville
Church of God edifice.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 69 years, Mrs. Lillie B. Alford;
five daughters, Jessie A. Stuckey of Washington, D.C., Mary A. Yarborough of Aiken,
Gradye A. Stephen of Paterson, N.J., Beverly Alford of District Heights, Md., and
Linda Rene Alford of Florence; three sons, Norman L. Alford of Freeport, Bahamas,
William Alford of Darlington, and Reginald Alford of Hartsville; two sons-in-laws,
Maxi Stuckey Sr. of Washington, D.C., and Allen Stephen of Paterson, N.J.; one daughter-in-law,
Carolyn Alford; four sisters, Ellen Pickett of Norfolk, Va., Alberta Mack of Timmonsville,
and Rosa Lee Hines and Minnie Lee George, both of Hartsville; one brother, Dock
Blythers of Lamar; one aunt, Louise “Sweeter” Ashwood of Bennettsville; 18 grandchildren;
19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Johnnie
Lee Alford of Wilmington, N.C., and Lillian Alford of Marion; one brother-in-law,
Joseph Scott of Baltimore, Md.; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and
friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records
confirm the birth and death dates for Walter T. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituary of his wife, Lillie Bell
Franklin Alford, in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Lynches River, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #4:
Jessie Alford head B 48 SC SC SC farmer
age
24 at 1st marriage
Beulah wife B 30 SC
SC SC age 22 at 1st marriage
Jessie Leroy son B 19 SC
SC SC
Walter son B 18 SC
SC SC
Ellin Nora dau B 16 SC
SC SC
Mary Jane dau B 14 SC SC
SC
Henry James son B 13 SC SC
SC
Bessie dau B 11 SC
SC SC
Alberta dau B 9 SC
SC SC
Willie Moses son B 3-3/12 SC SC SC
Aron son B 2-2/12 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Lynches River, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #14:
Jessie T. Alford head B 38 SC SC SC farmer
Susanna wife B 33 SC
SC SC
Creola dau B 13 SC
SC SC
Jessie Leroy son B 9-5/12 SC SC
SC
Walter son B 8-4/12 SC
SC SC
Ellin dau B 6-6/12 SC
SC SC
Mary Jane dau B 4-7/12 SC SC
SC
Henry son B 2-11/12 SC SC
SC
Bessie dau B 1-4/12 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Lamar (District 7), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #55:
Jessie Alford head 27 SC SC SC married
5 years farmer black
Suzana wife 23 SC SC SC 0
children, 0 living black
George brother 18 SC SC SC single black
Jessie, his father George and his brother George have not
been found on any other census.
On Jesse Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is a farmer, employed by J.S. Severance, living in
Lamar, Darlington Co., SC, age 37. He was born 10 Oct 1881, his race is Negro,
and his nearest relative is Susanna. He signed his name.
On Jesse’s brother George A. Alford’s 1917 WWI
Draft Registration Card, he is a farmer, employed by Rollie Thompson, living in
Lamar, Darlington Co., SC, age 27. He was born 11 Nov 1890 in Lamar, his race
is Negro, and he has a wife and 3 children. He signed his name.
South Carolina Death Index, 1915–1949
[Ancestry.com] lists Susianne Alford, died 17 Feb 1921 in Darlington Co., age
37, non-white.
The same source lists Jassie Alford, died 21 May
1944 in Darlington Co., age 62, non-white.
His lineage, provided by Walter: Walter Thomas
1911 SC1, Jesse Thomas 1881 SC2, George 1850 SC3.
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WARREN GLENN ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 2 April 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of
March 31, 1990, Warren Glen Alford. Residence, Charleston Heights, S.C. The
relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Glen Alford are invited to attend
the funeral services of the former at Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church
[Charleston Heights, SC], Monday, April 2, 1990 at 1:00 o’clock. Interment,
Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr’s North Area Chapel this
Sunday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 o’clock.
Photos
from Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston Co.,
SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Warren G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 16 Oct 1906,
last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
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WENDY ALFORD TURNER
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 5 July 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
LATTA [Dillon Co.]—Services for Wendy Alford Turner, 28 were
held today at Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon with burial in East Marlboro
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in Marion County to the Rev. Larry and
Molly Owens Alford, she died on July 3, 2004. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, survivors include
her husband, Larry Turner; son, Larry Turner, Jr.; brother, Lance Alford; and
grandparents, Thomas and Carolyn Hartley.
In another
article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 8 July 2004
Name: Wendy Alford Turner
Parents: Larry Craig Alford and Mollie Janie Owens Alford
Spouse: Larry Jason Turner
Date of Birth: January 24, 1976
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Saturday, July 3
Place of Death: McLeod Regional Medical Center
Place of Burial: East Marlboro Baptist Church Cemetery
In another
article:
Source unknown
_____, SC—Sunday, 4 July 2004
Posted to RootsWeb’s Dillon County Mailing List
LATTA—Wendy Alford Turner, 28, died Saturday, July 3, 2004
in McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.
Born in Marion County, Jan. 24, 1976, she was
the daughter of Rev. Larry Craig Alford and Molly Janie Owens Alford. She was a
1994 graduate of Latta High School, a member of East Marlboro Baptist Church
and was a homemaker.
Wendy was a loving wife, mother, daughter and
friend to all.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Jason Turner of
Latta; son, Larry Brandon Turner of Latta; parents, Rev. Larry Craig and Janie
Alford of Latta; brother, Lance Chad Alford of Latta; mother and father in law,
Larry and Sandra Kay Turner of Dillon; grandparents, Thomas and Carolyn Hartley
of Latta.
Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Fire
Department.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday,
July 5, in Cooper FuneralHome Chapel with burial in East Marlboro Baptist Church
Cemetery. Visitationwill be 7-9P.M. Sunday in the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Wendy A. Turner (SS# issued in
SC).
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WILLA MAE ALFORD HARDWICK
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 14 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
NORTH CHARLESTON—Services for Willa Mae Hardwick, 61, at 11
a.m. today at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville, with burial in
Carolina Memorial Gardens, Charleston. Mrs. Hardwick died Saturday.
Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of Ruth
Martin Alford of Myrtle Beach and Elbert Alford. She was married to the late
Jack L. Hardwick. Surviving are her mother; sons, Glenn Hardwick and Michael
Hardwick, North Charleston; daughter, Pamela Hardwick, North Charleston;
sisters, Retha-Mae Rabon and Norma Beverly, Myrtle Beach, Mary King,
Jacksonville, Fla.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willa M. Hardwick (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 September
1936.
See the obituaries of her parents, Elbert Alford
and Ruth Jane Martin Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Willa Mae 1936 SC1,
Elbert 1910 SC2, William Gaston 1875 SC3, Arnold Bethel
1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6,
William 1760 NC7.
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WILLARD “BILL” ALFRED
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 16 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LANCASTER [Lancaster Co.]—Services for Willard “Bill”
Alfred, 80, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Hartley Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Westside City Cemetery....
Mr. Alfred died Wednesday [Oct 14]. Born in
Clifton Ford, Va., he was a son of the late Frank and Sallie Kirby Alfred.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Withrow Alfred;
sons, Al Warner Jr., Alvin A. Warner, Adrian Warner, Bill Warner; daughters,
Frances Atkins, Belle Wilson; brothers, Jim and Bob Alfred; 14 grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willard B. Alfred (SS# issued in V A) was born 18 July 1918.
There is a Clifton Forge (not Ford) in Alleghany
Co., VA. His parents were Robert Frank Alfred and Sallie Kirby.
Some members of this Alford family changed the
spelling to Alfred.
1930 CENSUS
South River (District 18), Augusta Co., VA, Dwelling #396:
Frank Alfred head 44 VA
VA VA state road laborer
age
at 1st marriage illeg.
Lee wife 35 VA
VA VA age at 1st marriage illeg.
Clyde N. son 21 VA
VA VA furniture co. laborer
Katie N. dau 13 VA
VA VA
Willard son 10
VA VA VA
Robert son 7 VA
VA VA
James son 5 VA
VA VA
Katie mother 61 VA
VA VA widow
+ a roomer
1920 CENSUS
Griffith (District 6), Alleghany Co., VA, Family #243:
Robert F. Alfred head 35 VA
VA VA public laborer
Sallie L. wife 28 VA
VA VA
Wilmer F. son 13 VA
VA VA
Clide son 10 VA
VA VA
Mary E. dau 8 VA
VA VA
Violet L. dau 5 VA
VA VA
Catie M. dau 3-9/12 VA
VA VA
Jess W. son 3/12 VA
VA VA
1900 CENSUS
Crimora (District 26), Augusta Co., VA, Dwelling #271:
Cornelise Alford head 40 b. Sept 1859 VA
VA VA farm laborer
[Cornelius is incorrectly identified as a female.] m.
20 years
Kate wife 44 b. July
1855 VA VA VA 5 children, 5 living
Lena F. dau 19 b. Mar
1881 VA VA V
Robert C. son 16 b.
Apr 1884 VA VA V
Bessie C. dau 13 b. Jan 1887
VA VA V
Andrew J. son 10 b. June 1890
VA VA V
Annie E. dau 3 b. Oct
1896 VA VA V
1870 CENSUS
District 2, Augusta Co., VA, Dwelling #529:
Robert Alfred 41 VA farmer
Lavinia 36 VA
Alexander 19 VA
William 12 VA
Cornelius 10 VA
Edward 7 VA
Mary A. 3 VA
Robert E.L. 4/12 VA
1860 CENSUS
North Subdivision, Augusta Co., VA, Dwelling #1853:
Robert Allford 32 VA farmer
Lavinia 30 VA
Albert 10 VA
John 7 VA
Wm. 5 VA
Francis M. (male) 3 VA
1850 CENSUS
District 2 and a half, Augusta Co., VA, Dwelling #604:
Robert Alford 22 VA farmer
Maria 20 VA
His lineage, in part from Family Trees at
Ancestry.com: Willard ALFRED 1918 VA1, Robert Franklin ALFRED 1884
VA2, Cornelius V. ALFORD 1859 VA3, Robert ALFORD 1828 VA4.
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WILLIAM BASKIN ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 19 October 1905
Peculiarly, sad is the death of Dr. W.B. Alford,
which occurred at the old homestead near here Monday night [October 16] at 9 o’clock.
A few weeks ago Dr. Alford was brought back from John Hopkins where he had been
under treatment for appendicitis. Shortly after his return home the malady
developed into consumption of the bowels, and his young life slowly ebbed away.
To those who knew him best “Bill” Alford, as he
was called, was a most lovable character, gentle, modest, kindhearted, affable
and courteous he occupied a big place in the hearts of his friends and there is
universal mourning over his untimely taking away. The many talents which God
gave him were used wisely and he was a pastmaster in the profession which he
had made a life study. As the inventor of crowning success of his life, he came
into much prominence, and was regarded as one of the foremost men in his
profession in the South. His life was young but the impress it has left upon
the world will be deep and lasting.
The body was laid away in the family plot at
Reedy Creek yesterday morning in the presence of hosts of friends.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that William Baskin Alford was born 16 November 1871 and died 16
October 1905.
See the obituaries of her mother, Sarah
Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion
Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford,
Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, and Robert Lee Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Baskin 1871 SC1,
William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 SC3, Warren
1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM BENJAMIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 27 August 1961
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—William B. Alford, 72, of Dillon County
and a veteran of World War I, died Friday night [August 25] in a Mullins
hospital after a week’s illness.
He was a son of the late B.A. and Mary Campbell
Alford. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. from Bethea Funeral
Home in Dillon and burial in Riverside Cemetery....
Mr. Alford is survived by one brother, J.C. [James
Cousar] Alford of the home; a cousin [niece?], Miss Mack Alford, also of the
home; one sister, Mrs. Sophea [sic] Wiggins of Columbia; and [article
ends here].
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
has a copy of his delayed birth certificate which provides data on his birth:
17 March 1889 in Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his siblings Annie Lee
Alford Stackhouse, James Cousar Alford, and Viola Alford McLean in this
compilation.
On William Ben. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration
Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 27, a single self-employed farmer living in
Dillon. He confirms his birth date and signs his name W.B. Alford.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot as his parents and a number of
siblings (see his sister Viola):
Wilie B. Alford 3/17/1889-8/25/1961
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Benjamin 1889 SC1,
Benjamin Ansel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias
1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6,
James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM “BILLY” ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 20 March 2009
MARION—William “Billy” Alford, 52, died Thursday, March 19,
2009 at his home after an illness.
He was born November 25, 1956 in Sumter, South
Carolina, a son of Faye Stewart Alford and the late William Alford.
Billy was a lifelong resident of Knife Island in
Marion County, where he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved everything
pertaining to the outdoors. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Billy was a
graduate of Marion High School.
Surviving Billy are his mother, Faye Stewart
Alford of Surfside Beach; his fiancee, Cyndi Thomas of Galivants Ferry; two
brothers, Jerry Alford and his wife, Sharon, of Orlando, Fla., and Chip Alford
and his wife, Lynne of Surfside Beach; a sister, Kay Brown of Myrtle Beach;
four nephews, two grand nephews; three grand nieces; a special friend, Steve
Rimer of Mullins; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 3
p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Smith Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral
Home of Mullins. The family requests that those attending the services wear
casual attire to honor Billy’s request.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
Please sign a guest book at TheSunNews.com.
Memorials maybe made to Agape Hospice, 2320 Hwy.
378, Conway, SC 29526.
Cox-Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
AAFA ACTION: See the obituary of his father, William “Chessie”
Alford; and his grandmother Martha Prudence “Mattie” Smith Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William 1956 SC1,
William 1923 SC2, William Herbert 1880 SC3, Daniel
Murdock 1847 SC4, Warren Little 1823 TN5, Lodwick Blue
1794 NC6, Warren 1770 NC7, Jacob 1738 VA8, Lodwick
1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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WILLIAM C. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 19 January 2001
CAYCE [Lexington Co.]—Memorial services for William C.
Alford, 87, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 21 in the chapel at Main
Street United Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. Fred S. Miller Jr.
Mr. Alford died Saturday, December 30, 2000.
Formerly of Atlanta, he had worked for Eastern Airlines until his retirement in
1974 and was active in the Eastern Airlines Retirees’ Association. He was a
member of St. Andrews Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle K. Alford; son
and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cindy Alford; stepson, Stephen Swicegood;
three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 21 September
1913.
See the obituary of his wife, Myrtle Kepley
Swicegood Alford, in this compilation.
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WILLIAM “CHESSIE” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 1 October 1969
MARION—William (Chessie) Alford, 46, died Tuesday in a
Marion hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at
11 a.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Smith Cemetery near
Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of
the late William and Mattie Smith Alford. A graduate of Wofford College and a
World War II veteran, he was associated with the Department of Agriculture.
Survivors include his wife, the former Faye
Stewart of Lynchburg; three sons, William Alford Jr., Jerry Alford and Harold
Alford, all of the home; a daughter, Miss Kaye Alford of the home; three
brothers, Herbert Alford of Myrtle Beach, Stanley Alford of Takoma Park, Md.,
and Neal Alford of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Cornett and Miss
Virginia Alford, both of Mullins and Mrs. Edward Byrd of Aiken.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 April 1923.
See the obituaries of his son William “Billy”
Alford; his mother, Martha Prudence “Mattie” Smith Alford; and his sisters Dorothy
Alford Cornett, Mildred Alford Byrd and Virginia Grey Alford in this
compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William 1923 SC1,
William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren
Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6,
Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9,
John 1645 VA10.
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WILLIAM FRANK ALFORD
[Although
he died in FL, we are also including his obituary here because of his close
ties to SC.]
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 19 June 1930
W. Frank Alford, former Dillonite, aged 52, who
was with [illegible] Refrigerator Co., Tampa, Fla., died suddenly with a heart
attack at 4:30 Thursday afternoon [June 12], after being up all night on an
emergency job.
Mr. Alford was the son of the late Frierson
Alford and Annie David Alford. He was born in Dillon, attended the city schools,
and left here 24 years ago to take a position with the Southern Oil Co., in
Columbia, where he worked for 17 years afterwards going to Florida.
The body arrived from Tampa Saturday morning and
was taken immediately to the Alford burial ground, 12 miles from Dillon, where
funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Ward. Many relatives and friends
were present and the floral tributes were beautiful.
The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs.
C.H. [Charles Herman (Mamie)] Burroughs, Goldsboro, N.C.; Mrs. W.E. [William
Elijah (Annie Belle)] Gary and W.D. [William David] Alford, Tampa; T. Brooks
Alford, Charleston; Howard Alford, Sumter, and J.F. Alford, Dillon.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that he was born 20 June 1887, but we list him as Frank William
Alford. If he was William Frank, this family had two sons named William.
See the obituaries of his parents, James
Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford; and his brothers James
Frierson Alford Jr. and Thomas Brooks Alford in this compilation.
On his WWI Draft Registration Card
(Ancestry.com), he is William Frank Alford, single age 29, working at a cotton
seed oil mill in Columbia, SC. He signs his name W. Frank Alford, says he was
born 20 June 1887 in Dillon, SC, and is responsible for his dependent mother.
He has blue eyes and red hair.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Frank 1887 SC1, James
Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4,
Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7,
John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM GORDON ALFORD
Father of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 3 December 1956
DILLON, Dec 2—Gordon Alford, 57, died Sunday morning in a
Mullins hospital following a brief illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Preston Alford of Horry County.
Surviving are two sons, Carlie Alford, Dillon,
Malcolm H. Alford, Flint, Mich; four daughters, Mrs. Herring, Dillon, Mrs. W.F.
Everheardt, Macon, Ga., Mrs. Joe Summerlin, Winston Salem, Mrs. Morris Terry,
Columbia; one brother, Valine Alford, Mullins; two half-sisters, four
half-brothers.
Funeral services to be held Monday 2:30 p.m. at
Williams Funeral Home... and burial in Riverside.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his son John Carlie Alford; and his siblings Debbie Lee
Alford Sarvis and Joseph Valine Alford in this compilation.
Riverside
Cemetery records list, in the same plot:
William Gordon Alford 10/6/1899-12/2/1956 Father
Reba Willoughby Alford 9/16/1903-6/5/1953 Mother
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Gordon 1899 SC1,
Joseph Preston 1877 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel
William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760
NC6.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 August 1964
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—William Henry Alford, 85, of the Bayboro
section of Horry County, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday shortly after arrival at a
Myrtle Beach hospital, following an apparent heart attack.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the
Goldfinch Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in the Bayboro section, a
son of the late J. Henry and Helen Hardee Alford. He formerly was a grits
[grist?] mill operator.
Survivors include three sons, William A. (Bud)
Alford of Rt. 3, Loris, Alton Alford and Pete Alford, both of Myrtle Beach; two
sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Hardee, of Rt. 1, Nichols and Mrs. Martha Hardee of
Rockingham, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 5
great-great-grandchildren.
In another
article:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 19 August 1964
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Funeral services for William Henry
Alford, 85, of Rt. 2, Aynor will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his children Daisy Mae
Alford Skipper and Henry Alton Alford; and his sister Charlotte Lue Alford
Hardee in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: William Henry 1881 SC1,
John Henry 1855 SC2, Joel 1800 SC3.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 20 November 1955
CONWAY [Horry Co.], Nov. 19—Willie Henry Alford, 78, farmer
of the Galivants Ferry Section of Horry County, died in a local hospital late
Friday [November 18] following a short illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced later by the Goldfinch Funeral Home here.
He was born in Marion County on Dec. 24, 1876, a
son of the late Ned and Becky Whaley Alford. He was a member of the Nebo
Baptist Church at Brittons Neck and had made his home in Galivants Ferry
Section for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hattie
Richardson Alford; one son, Pvt. Jim Norton Alford, U.S. Army, stationed in
Louisiana; five daughters, Mrs. Janie Todd of RFD 3, Conway, Mrs. Carrie
Woodbury, of RFD 1, Johnsonville, Mrs. Florrie Baxley, Mrs. Estelle Skipper and
Mrs. Claudie Skipper, all of RFD 1, Galivants Ferry; three brothers, Louis of
Mullins, Wardie of Charleston and Daniel Alford of Lumberton, N.C.; four sisters,
Mrs. Mary Hatchell, Mrs. Sue Jones, Mrs. Minnie Coleman and Mrs. Essie Hyman,
all of Florence.
Also, 19 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See
the obituaries of his wife, Hattie Richardson Alford; his daughters Claudia
Alford Skipper and Thelma Florrie Alford Baxley; and his siblings Essie Alford
Hyman, Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, and Edward
Deloney Alford in this compilation.
William Henry Alford’s parents’ names are
recorded as follows:
Essie’s obit Rebecca Whaley Alford William
Ned Alford
Minnie’s obit Rebecca Whaley Alford W.E.
Alford
Mary’s obit Rebecca Whaley Alford Ned
Alford
William’s obit Becky Whaley Alford Ned
Alford
Death Cert Becky Whaley Ned
Alford
1880 census Mary J.R. Alford W.
Edward Alford
1900 census Mary J. Alford William
E. Alford (m. 25 years)
1910 census Rebecca Alford W.
Edward Alford (m. 34 years)
1920 census Rebecca Alford William
E. Alford
1930 census Rebecka Alford William
E. Alford
On William Henry Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 42, born 24 Dec 1876. He is a
farmer in Gresham, Marion Co., SC, and he names Haty Alford, same address, as
his nearest relative.
Willie Henry Alford’s death certificate confirms
his dates of birth and death in Conway Hospital. He fractured his humerus
falling “out door of house” on November 16. He was married to Hattie Richardson
Alford and was buried at Old Britton’s Neck Cemetery in Gresham, SC, on 21 Nov
1955. [South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Henry 1876 SC1,
William Edward 1855 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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WILLIAM HOWARD ALFORD, JR.
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 2 June 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—William Howard Alford Jr., 75, died May
30, 2007 following an illness. Visitation is 5 p.m. Sunday at Latimer’s Funeral
Home. Burial is 11 a.m. Monday in the National Cemetery, Florence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William Howard Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 June
1931.
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WILLIAM HUBERT ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 21 October 2007
William Hubert Alford, 85, husband of 62 years
to the late Martha Louise Runion Alford, died Saturday, October 20, 2007.
Born October 24, 1921 in Godfrey [Morgan Co.],
Ga., he was the son of the late Charles Lang Alford and Nina Smith Alford.
A veteran of World War II, he served our country
in the United States Army Air Corps.
Mr. Alford was self-employed as a real estate
agent since 1949. He was a member of the Greenville Board of Realtors and
developed many communities for moderate-income families.
He was a member of Edwards Road Baptist Church
and the Cliatt Alewine Sunday School Class.
Surviving are a son, Barry Alford of Greenville,
S.C.; a daughter, Dianne Alford of Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, Arnold Alford
of Easley, S.C. and a special friend of many years, Hugh Brown of Greenville,
S.C.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 23,
2007 at noon at The Mackey Mortuary with the interment to follow in Woodlawn
Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday morning
from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Edwards Rd. Baptist Church, 1050 Edwards Rd., Greenville, SC 29615 or to the
charity of one’s choice.
The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
A message of condolence may be sent to the
family by visiting www.mackeymortuary.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of William Hubert Alford (SS# issued
in SC), last residence Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Louise
Runion Alford; his brother Charles Lang Alford Jr.; and his sister-in-law
Mildred Cox Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: William Hubert 1921 GA1,
Charles Lang 1887 GA2, Elisha 1856 GA3, John Allen 1815
GA4, William 1794 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6,
Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIAM MICHAEL ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 1 December 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
LORIS [Horry Co.]—William Michael “Mike” Alford, 46, passed
into eternal life Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at his home.
He was the son of the late Pearl Alford Hudson.
Also preceding him in death was one daughter, Melissa Dawn Alford.
Survivors are his daughters, Summer Rust and
Candace Alford of Conway; two brothers, Jimmy Hudson of Loris and Gregory
Hudson of Mullins; one sister, Susan Lewis of Loris; and two grandchildren....
Palmetto Funeral Home, (843) 397-2500, is assisting the family with the funeral
arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter Melissa in this
compilation.
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WILLIAM OLIVER ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 February 2001
William Oliver Alford, 40, grandson of Orethea
Gause Vereen, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at Conway Hospital.
He was born in Chicago, a son of the late Mary
Jane Vereen Alford and Willie Malone. He was a graduate of Austin High School
in Chicago and a disabled steel mill worker.
Survivors include his grandmother, Oretha Gause
Vereen of Aynor; two daughters, both of Chicago; two brothers, Willie Lacey
Alford of Batavia, N.Y., and Raymond Lee Alford and his wife, Bessie, of
Wilmington, N.C.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at
St. John Baptist Church in Aynor. McKiever Funeral Home Inc. of Conway is in
charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William O. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 28 August 1959
but that he died 26 February 2001. His last residence is listed as Galivants
Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituary of his brother Willie Lacey
Alford in this compilation.
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WILLIAM POWER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 December 1957
MARION, Dec. 17—W.P. Alford, 65, farmer of Gresham died at
9:30 Monday [Dec 16] night in a Mullins hospital after an illness of several
weeks.
Born Oct. 13, 1892, he was a son of the late
Emanuel and Janie W. Alford of Marion County. His wife, Mrs. Effie Whaley
Alford, died several years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday from Central Methodist Church, Brittons Neck.... Burial will be in
Old Neck Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Henry and Paul
Alford of Brittons Neck; four brothers, P.D. [Pearlie Dubose] Alford and E.A.
Alford of Marion, C.E. [Charlie Everette] Alford of Procotorville, N.C., and
E.M. [Eugene M.] Alford of Mullins; three sisters, Mrs. W.A. Brown [Alice
Evelyn], Mrs. T.D. Anderson [Annie Louise], both of Mullins, and Mrs. John
Rogers [Emma Jane] of Whiteville, N.C.; one half sister, Mrs. John Turbeville
[Willie Ann], Marion; two half brothers, Monroe Alford of Bennettsville and Tom
Alford of Chapel Hill, N.C.; also seven grandchildren.
Photo
from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Effie Grace
Whaley Alford; son Henry Henison Alford; brother Edward Manuel Alford (with
other relatives listed), sister Anna Louise Alford Brown Anderson; and
half-sister Willie Ann Alford Turbeville in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Power 1892 SC1,
Willis Manuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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WILLIAM ROBERT ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 17 August 1939
W.R. Alford, 63, died suddenly at his home near
Hyman last night [August 16]. His death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Alford
was a farmer and had worked all day preparing his tobacco for market. He was a
Spanish-American War Veteran and a member of Camp Wilie Jones of Florence.
The funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at Mount Zion church, near Pamplico....
Mr. Alford is survived by his widow and two
sons, Furman and Loften Alford of Hyman. He is also survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Emmanuel Alford of Coshocton, Ohio, E.P. [Ellie Parker]
Alford, Jr., of Hyman, Joe Alford of Lake City, J.C. [John Chancellor] Alford
of Cheraw, Samuel Alford of Scranton, Mrs. Charlotte George of Cincinnati,
Ohio, Mrs. Alice Miles of Lake City, Miss _____ Alford of Scranton, and Mrs. _____
Stokes of Darlington....
AAFA NOTES: AAFA
records show that William was born 4 March 1877, confirmed by his WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com).
See the obituaries of his wife, Alferetta
Prosser Alford; his son Lofton Holland Alford; and his half-brother Joel David
Alford in this compilation.
Census reports indicate that William actually
had no children. His wife had 3 sons and did not appear to have been married.
On the 1920 census, all 3 are listed as stepsons.The 1930 census says they were
married about 13 years prior to the census, 1917. All 3 sons were born before
1917. However, Furman and Lofton died as Alfords and are named as his sons in
his obituary; he may have adopted them. In their mother’s obituary, they are
listed as Alfords, but her eldest son is listed as Ernest Prosser. In Lofton’s
obituary, Furman Cleveland Alford is listed as his brother, but Ernest Prosser
is listed as his half-brother.
William R. Alford’s death certificate lists his
birth date as 4 March 1877 in SC, the son of John W. Alford and unknown, and
confirms his death date. His wife is Alferetta P. Alford. [South Carolina Death
Records, 1821–1955 (Ancestry.com)]
1930 CENSUS
Cains, Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #123:
William R. Alford head 53 SC
SC SC farmer
age
40 at 1st marriage
Alphreta Alford wife 56 age
43 at 1st marriage
Lofton Holmes Alford son 15 SC SC SC
Furman Prosser stepson 20 SC SC
SC
Ruby Dee Miller adopted dau 10 SC SC SC
Next door in dwelling #124 is the familyof Ernest S.
Prosser.
1920 CENSUS
Cain, Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #34:
William R. Alford head 44 SC
SC SC farmer
Alfareta Alford wife 46 SC
SC SC
Ernest Prosser stepson 17 SC
SC SC
Furman Prosser stepson 14 SC SC
SC
Lofton Prosser stepson 6 SC
SC SC
Julius Poston boarder 22 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Cain, Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #10:
Anna J. Prosser head 78 SC SC NC widow farmer
11
children, 8 living
Sarah J. dau 40 SC
SC SC single farm labor
[she is probably age 50] 3
children, 3 living
Alpharetta dau 37 SC SC
SC single farm labor
2
children, 2 living
Elmira I. granddau 20 SC SC SC
single
Fanny E. granddau 16 SC SC SC
Della granddau 12 SC SC
SC
Ernest grandson 9 SC SC
SC
Furman C. grandson 5 SC SC SC
Julius Poston grandson 13 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Cains, Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #145:
John Prosser head 30 b. May 1870 SC
SC SC m. 10 months
Elmina J. wife 22 b. Oct 1877 SC
SC SC 1 child, 1 living
Baby son 0/12 b. May 1900 SC
SC SC
Anna J. Prosser mother 67 b. Mar 1833 SC
SC SC widow mid-wife
11
children, 8 living
Sarah J. Prosser sister 40 b. Feb 1860 SC
SC SC single farm laborer
Alpharetta Prosser sister 24 b. Oct 1875 SC
SC SC single farm laborer
Elmina I. Prosser sister 9 b. Oct 1890 SC
SC SC
Fannie E. Prosser niece 6 b. Jan 1894 SC
SC SC
[She is probably the daughter of Sarah]
Julius H. Poston nephew 2 b. Nov 1897 SC SC
SC
Della Prosser niece 2 b. May 1898 SC
SC SC
[She is probably the daughter of Sarah]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: William Robert 1877 SC1,
John William 1844 SC2.
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WILLIE ANN ALFORD TURBEVILLE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 12 June 1966
MARION—Mrs. Willie Alford Turbeville, 83, died Saturday
morning [June 11] in a local hospital after a long illness. She was the widow
of the late John Turbeville and was a daughter of the late Louise and Emanuel
Alford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M.
Sunday in Smith Brothers Funeral Chapel.... Burial will be in Rosehill
Cemetery.
She was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Mamie S.
Carter, of Marion, Mrs. T.W. Edwards of Marion, Mrs. Janie Edwards of Augusta,
Ga., Mrs. Harry Jones of Newport News, Va., and Mrs. T.D. Altman of Hampton,
Va.; two sons, J.E. Turbeville of Marion and Harley M. Turbeville of Latta; six
brothers, Tom Alford of Chapel Hill, N.C., Eugene Alford of Rains, P.D. Alford
of Marion, Charlie Alford of Fairmont, N.C., E.M. Alford of Mullins and Monroe
Alford of Chbarleston; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Brown of Mullins, Mrs. Emma
Rogers of Whiteville, N.C. and Mrs. Louise Anderson of Mullins; 22
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willie A. Turbeville (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 April
1883 but that she died 15 June 1966.
See the obituaries of her half-siblings Edward
Manuel Alford (with other relatives listed), William Power Alford, and Anna
Louise Anderson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Willie Ann 1883 SC1,
Willis Manuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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WILLIE DOZIER “WD” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 8 October 2004
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Willie Dozier “WD”
Alford, 67, will be held at noon at Mt. Beulah United Methodist Church with
burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Kingstree, Green’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Born in Cades [Williamsburg Co.] to John and
Laura McCutcheon Alford, he died Oct. 4, 2004.
Surviving: wife, Christine Brown Alford; sons,
Willie, Rodderick and Bryan Alford; 1 brother; 4 sisters; nieces, nephews,
cousins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willie D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 December 1936.
See the obituary of his sister Earline Alford
Harrison (with census listings) and brother Howard “Bayboy” Alford in this
compilation.
This is one of many African-American Alford
families in SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Willie Dozier 1936 SC1,
John Luther 1893 SC2, Archie 1850 SC3, Nero 1808 SC4.
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WILLIE JAMES ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 September 1993
Name: Willie James Alford
Parents: Issac and Mary Mag Page
Spouse: Sally McEachern
Date of Birth: Jan. 24, 1910
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1993
Place of Death: local hospital (article headlined Dillon) AA
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth date of Willie J. Alford (SS# issued in NC), but his
death date is listed as 1 Sept 1993. His last residence was Hamer, Dillon Co.,
SC.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Maggie
Alford, and half-brother Duncan E. Alford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 6), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #167:
Isac Alfred head B 50 SC SC
SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Mary M. wife B 49 SC SC
SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk E. son B 25 SC
SC SC
Willie J. son B 19
SC SC SC
Sarah dau B 20 SC
SC SC
John son B 15 SC
SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 23), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #170:
Isaac Alford head B 54 SC SC
SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Maggie wife B 50 SC
SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk son B 23 SC
SC SC
Emerson son B 22 SC
SC SC
Odessera dau B 21 SC SC
SC
Rosa dau B 19 SC
SC SC
Isaac son B 17 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 15 SC
SC SC
Willis son B 14
SC SC SC
John son B 12 SC
SC SC
Franklin son B 10 SC
SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 60), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #419:
Isiac Alford head B 50 SC SC
SC 2nd marriage 12 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 30 SC SC
SC 1st marriage 12 years
7
children, 7 living
Duncan E. son B 14 SC SC
SC
Odessa dau B 13 SC SC
SC
Rosa dau B 12 SC
SC SC
Jay son B 10 SC
SC SC
Mary dau B 7 SC
SC SC
Hattie dau B 4 SC
SC SC
Sarah dau B 1 SC
SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 21 SC SC SC
Lockshaw Brown nephew B 19 SC SC SC
Manning (District 67), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #93:
Nelson Alford head B 62 SC SC SC 2nd
marriage 6 years
farmer
Lizzie wife B 40 SC
SC SC 2nd marriage 6 years
5
children, 5 living
Joseph grandson B 6 SC SC
SC
1900 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 70), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #372:
Isaac Alford head B 35 b. ___ 1865 SC
SC SC married 0 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 24 b. ___
1876 SC SC SC married 0 years
3
children, 3 living
Duncan L. step-son B 9 b. ___ 1891 SC
SC SC
Odessa step-dau B 6 b. Sept
1893 SC SC SC
Rosa step-dau B 2 b. Jan
1898 SC SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 11 b. ___ 1889 SC
SC SC
Manning (District 77), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #225:
Nelson Alford head B 40 b. July 1859 SC
SC SC married 30 years
Mandy wife B 39 b. Aug
1860 SC SC SC 15 children, 5 living
Luther son B 17 b. Jan
1883 SC SC SC
David son B 16 b. Jan
1884 SC SC SC
Lessie dau B 13 b.
March 1887 NC SC SC
Rose mother-in-law B 88 b. Dec 1811 NC
NC NC
1880 CENSUS
Manning (District 94), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #146:
Nelson Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farm
laborer
Amanda wife B 30 SC SC
SC
Isaac son B 14 SC
SC SC
Henrietta dau B 11 SC
SC SC
Mary J. dau B 8 SC
SC SC
Jacob son B 6 SC
SC SC
His lineage: Willie James 1910 SC1,
Isaac 1865 SC2, Nelson 1855 SC3.
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WILLIE LACEY “JAYSON” ALFORD
[Although
he died in NY, we are publishing his obituary here because he is buried in and
has close ties to SC.]
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 24 July 2008
Graveside services for Willie Lacey “Jayson”
Alford, 56, were held Friday at St. John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed
by McKiever Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was a grandson of Oreatha Gause
Vereen of Aynor.
In another
article:
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 17 July 2008
Services for Willie Lacey “Jason” Alford, 56,
will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
in Aynor, directed by McKiever Funeral Home, Inc.
Mr. Alford of New York, and formerly of Aynor
and Conway, died Saturday [July 12] in Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo,
N.Y.
He was a grandson of Oretha G. Vereen.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willie L. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 2 Oct 1951.
See the obituary of his brother William Oliver
Alford in this compilation.
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WILLOW GREY HENIFORD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 20 May 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Willow Grey Heniford Alford, 80, of
the Live Oak Community, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Loris Community Hospital
following an illness.
Born Jan. 24, 1924, in Loris, S.C., Mrs. Alford
was the widow of the late Charlie Rupert Alford, and daughter of the
late Wilson Ervin Heniford and the late Magnolia Polly King Heniford. Mrs.
Alford was a great mother who lived for her children. She worked as a nursing
assistant with Loris Community Hospital for 35 years and was a member of the
Live Oak Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two sons, Ervin Alford of
Loris, and Charlie Alford and his wife, Gaye of Loris; one sister-in-law, Mabel
Heniford of Loris; and eight grandchildren, William ‘‘Will’’ Alford of
Albemarle, N.C., Christopher ‘‘Chris’’ Alford of Havelock, N.C., Dana Griffen
and her husband, John of North Myrtle Beach, Christy Alford of Conway, Justin
and Sabrina Alford of Loris, and Jadie and Cody Alford, both of Florida; four
nephews, Ronnie and his wife, Sandy Franklin of Loris, Chuck Heniford of Loris,
Mike and Tim Quinn of Columbia; and one niece, Patty Tuite of Columbia. Mrs.
Alford was predeceased by one son, Terry Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, May 20, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel …. Memorials may be made to the
Live Oak Baptist Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm that Willow G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 January
1924, last residence Loris, Horry Co.
See the obituary of her son Terry Dean Alford in
this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Charlie Rupert 1916 SC1,
James Harrison 1884 SC2, Warren Tress 1842 SC3, Warren
Tress ???? SC4, Arthur about 1775 SC5.
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YONSIM ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
COLUMBIA—Services for Yonsim Alford, of 3701 Traveler Lane,
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 at Holy Bible Baptist Church
with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from
3-9 this evening, January 23, 2002 at J.P. Holley Funeral Home, Garners Ferry
Road Chapel.
Ms. Alford died Sunday, January 20, 2002. Born
in Seoul, Korea, she was the daughter of the late Mun Ki Sang and Mun Hwang
Nam. She was a member of Korean Grace and a self-employed childcare provider.
Surviving are her husband, Juan Dothe, son,
Nathaniel Alford, Jr., daughters, Malinda Song Alford, Denise Alford, one
brother, five sisters, and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records do not list her death.
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YVONNE DELANO ROBERTS ALFORD
[A similar
article appeared on the same day in The
State, Columbia, SC.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 4 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Yvonne D. Alford, wife of Heywood
Alford, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at home.
She was born April 21, 1933, in Georgetown
County, a daughter of the late Leroy William Roberts Sr. and Ida Belle
Richardson Roberts Wilson.
She was a 1950 graduate of Winyah High School.
She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother and had a great capacity of love
for all children. She was a member of Prince George, Winyah, Episcopal Church.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include
two sons, Lt. Col. Eric S. Alford and his wife, Joanna M., of Lexington, and
Heywood William Alford of Staten Island, N.Y.; three daughters, Dolores A.
Evans and her husband, Jimmy, Sharon A. Fitzpatrick and her husband, Jon, all
of Georgetown, and Phyllis A. Tasse and her husband, Rocky, of Fort Walton
Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, Tara Tasse Mollura, Tripp Tasse, Bianca
Springs, Dylan Rogers, Madeleine Alford and Peter Alford; three brothers, Bobby
Roberts and Harold Roberts, both of Georgetown, and Ivan Roberts of Conway; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Leroy W.
Roberts Jr.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 tonight at Graham
Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Prince George, Winyah,
Episcopal Church…. Burial will be in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm that Yvonne R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 April
1933, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Heywood J.
Alford, in this compilation. Yvonne’s middle name is from his obituary.
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ZELLA MAE NANA ALFORD CARPENTER
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 4 March 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Zella Mae Nana Carpenter, 87, of Goose Creek
[Berkeley Co.], a retired florist, died Thursday [March 3] in a Charleston
hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Stuhr’s
Greenridge Road Chapel. Burial, directed by Leak Memory Chapel of Montgomery,
Ala., will be at p.m. Monday in Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery.
Mrs. Carpenter was born in Deatsville, Ala., a
daughter of Andrew Alford and Ora Shields Alford. She was a member of
Northwoods Baptist Church and was the widow of Henry H. Carpenter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Zella M. Carpenter (SS# issued in AL) was born 29 July 1906,
last residence Goose Creek, Berkeley Co., SC.
Zella’s second middle name, Nana, might be a
nickname—it does not appear in any records.
We included the obituary of Zella’s mother in AAFA
ACTION, Summer 1997. She died 9 June 1943 in Deatsville, Elmore Co., AL. In
that obituary, her name was Ona Alford, and Zella was called Mrs. H.H.
Carpenter. Ruth Elaine Carpenter of Montgomery, AL, was the only grandchild
named.
1930 CENSUS
Lightwood (District 21), Elmore Co., AL, Dwelling #4:
Andrew L. Alford head 45 GA GA GA farmer
age
21 at 1st marriage
Ora L. wife 43 AL
AL AL age 19 at 1st marriage
Zella M. dau 23 AL
GA AL
Lillie B. dau 18 AL
GA AL
In dwelling #1 is the family of William T. Shields, probably
the W.T. Shields named as one of Ora’s brothers in her obituary.
1920 CENSUS
Police Jury Ward 6 (District 93), Claiborne Parish., LA,
Dwelling #68:
Andrew L. Alford head 35 GA GA GA farmer
Ora wife 33 AL
AL AL
Zella M. dau 13 AL
GA AL
Lillie dau 8 AL
GA AL
In dwelling #67 is the family of John T. Shields, probably a
relative of Ora.
1910 CENSUS
Precinct 14 (District 83), Elmore Co., AL, Dwelling #37:
Andrew L. Alford head 25 AL
AL AL farmer
1st
marriage 5 years
Ora N. wife 20 AL
AL AL 1 child, 1 living
Zella M. dau 3 AL
AL AL
In dwelling #38 is the family of William T. Shields.
1900 CENSUS
Towles (District 58), Jones Co., GA, Dwelling #69:
Andrew Alford head 40 b. Nov 1859 GA
GA GA farmer
m.
18 years
Sallie wife 34 b.
Nov 1865 GA GA GA 5 children, 5 living
Andrew son 15 b.
June 1884 GA GA GA
Walter son 13 b.
July 1886 GA GA GA
Mamie dau 11 b. Feb
1889 GA GA GA
Odie son 8 b.
Dec 1891 GA GA GA
Willie son 6 b.
Apr 1894 GA GA GA
This family is still in Towles, Jones Co., GA, in 1910, and
Andrew is not with them, so it is probably the correct family. AAFA records
list the marriage of A.J. Alford and Sallie N. Long in Jones Co., GA, 10 Dec
1882.
On Andrew Lafayette Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 34, a farmer living in Bienville,
Beauregard Parish, LA. His birth date is 16 June 1884, he names Ora Nell Alford
as his nearest relative, and he signs his full name.
From SSDI records: Andrew Alford, born 16 June
1884, died _____ Oct 1962 (SS# issued in AL).
Her lineage: Zella Mae 1906 AL1,
Andrew Lafayette 1884 GA2, Andrew 1859 GA3.
