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Gill, Lafayette 'Lafe'

Male 1865 - 1950  (84 years)


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  1. 1.  Gill, Lafayette 'Lafe' was born on 5 Nov 1865 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Feb 1950 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.L005
    • _FGRAVE: 19211433

    Notes:

    Notes: The Gill Family tree traces back to Ireland to the late 1500's. It was in the early 1700's when the Gill family migrated to the United States and made their home first in Greene County Ohio and then Pennsylvania. The majority of the Gill's migrated from there to such states as; Indiana, Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Virgina and Kentucky. Eventually down the line small groups of families branched out to the west coast in such states as; Washington, Oregon, California. Today of course, they can be found living in every state.

    The Gill's from Illinois and the "others"-- from Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucy and Virginia did not seem to have much involvement with each other, except for the fact that they were aware of their family ties.

    Lafayette married Kauble, Nancy JaneClay County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Kauble, A. and Crafts, S.J.) was born on 30 Dec 1875 in Indiana; died on 1 Jan 1925 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Jan 1925 in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gill, Ethel Grace  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1991 in Flora Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Jan 1991 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Gill, Sylvia Alice  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 2005 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Nov 2005 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Gill, Pearl Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jul 2002 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jul 2002 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Gill, George Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1908 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 1980 in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.
    5. 6. Gill, Clara Etta 'Claretta'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1911 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 2008 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Aug 2008 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Gill, Bessie Alma  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1912; died on 21 Mar 1914 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Gill, Frank Irby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Gill, Vernettia Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1919; died on 24 Dec 2003; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gill, Ethel Grace Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 13 Apr 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1991 in Flora Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Jan 1991 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.E006
    • _FGRAVE: 15572160
    • Funeral: 31 Jan 1991, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Ethel BENSKIN, 87, of Clay City, died at 10:52 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 1991, at the Flora Nursing Center.

    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial will be in the Kneff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

    Mrs. BENSKIN was born on April 13, 1903, in Wayne County, the daughter of Lafayette and Nancy (KAUBLE) GILL. She married Orville BENSKIN in 1927. He died in 1983. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, the Garden Club and Community Club.

    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joyce SCAMMAHORN, and Mrs. Marjorie MURBARGER, both of Clay City; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl GIBBS and Mrs. Clara Etta MIX, both of Clay City, Sylvia BRAINARD of Flora, and Vernetta MITCHELL of Cisne; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and two brothers.

    Source: Clay County Advocate Press obit courtesy of Lady In Black (#46799457)

    Ethel married Benskin, Orville in 1927. Orville (son of Benskin, Charles Henry and RUGER, Lucy L.) was born on 22 Mar 1903; died on 18 Feb 1983; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Benskin, Alva Joyce  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1927 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Feb 2017 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 11. Benskin, Marjorie Faye  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1930 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2018; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Gill, Sylvia AliceGill, Sylvia Alice Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 15 May 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 2005 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Nov 2005 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.S004
    • _FGRAVE: 20649040
    • Funeral: 18 Nov 2005, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Sylvia A. BRAINARD, 100, of Flora, died November 14, 2005 at 1:15 a.m. at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

    Funeral services were held November 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Rev. Marian STONE officiated. Interment was in Kneff Cemetery in Flora.

    Visitation was held after 12 p.m. November 18, 2005 until the time of services at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

    Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church or the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary.

    Sylvia married Brainard, Frederick 'Fred' on 6 Jan 1926 in Clay County, Illinois. Frederick (son of Brainard, Hezekiah Willard and BAYLOR, Mary Ann) was born on 6 Dec 1899 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died in Jan 1977 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Brainard, Donald Neil  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1926; died on 12 Jul 1926; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 13. Brainard, M.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Brainard, B.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 15. Brainard, E.G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 16. Brainard, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Gill, Pearl Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 4 May 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Jul 2002 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jul 2002 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.P003
    • _FGRAVE: 25099533
    • Funeral: 10 Jul 2002, Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a housewife, and member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Clay City, and Ladies Community Club in Clay City.

    Pearl married GIBBS, Harold Walter on 18 Aug 1926 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Harold (son of GIBBS, Charles Edwin and Nichols, Edna May) was born on 12 Aug 1905; died on 5 Jan 1993; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. GIBBS, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Gibbs, Frederick E. 'Fred'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1928; died on 28 Oct 2006; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 19. Gibbs, Edwin Lafe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1930 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2005 in Barrington, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois.
    4. 20. GIBBS, Catherine M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1934 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 3 Jul 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Gill, George Allen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 31 Dec 1908 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Dec 1980 in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.G005

    Family/Spouse: MIX, Mearl E.. Mearl (daughter of Mix, W.L. and Robertson, F.) died before 15 Dec 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Gill, Clara Etta 'Claretta' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 18 Feb 1911 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 2008 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Aug 2008 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: School Teacher
    • Reference Number: GILL.C007
    • _FGRAVE: 28779987
    • Funeral: 7 Aug 2008, Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a housewife and a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Clay City, IL.

    Died:
    CLARA ETTA MIX, Age 97 of Clay City, IL passed away at 10:30 AM; Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 at the Clay County Hospital at Flora, IL.

    Clara married MIX, Harlie H. on 24 Dec 1940 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Harlie (son of Mix, W.L. and Robertson, F.) was born on 16 Sep 1915 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Dec 2009 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Gill, Bessie Alma Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 10 Dec 1912; died on 21 Mar 1914 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.B003
    • _FGRAVE: 19211414


  7. 8.  Gill, Frank Irby Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 26 Feb 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 21570115

    Family/Spouse: Lindsey, Lila Virginia. Lila was born on 9 Nov 1916 in Illinois; died on 18 Jan 2002 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Gill, Vernettia Mae Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lafayette1) was born on 19 Mar 1919; died on 24 Dec 2003; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.V004
    • _FGRAVE: 26987113

    Family/Spouse: Mitchell, Alfred Russell. Alfred was born on 19 Nov 1917 in Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1984; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Benskin, Alva Joyce Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 10 Nov 1927 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Feb 2017 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BENS.A003
    • _FGRAVE: 176840149
    • Funeral: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Alva Joyce Benskin, age 89, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, February 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

    She was born November 10, 1927, in Clay County, the daughter of Orville and Ethel Grace (Gill) Benskin. Joyce was employed at several factories during her working years including Four Sisters Manufacturing in Flora, International Shoe Company in Olney, R.C. Allen Typewriter in Woodstock, and Sparton Manufacturing in Flora. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the Senior Sunday School Class of the church.

    Joyce enjoyed bowling and cooking, and was known for her delicious fudge, divinity, and cinnamon rolls. She was known by all as an avid quilter. Also, she and her sister, Marjorie, made many bibs and lap throws for residents at nursing homes over the years.

    Joyce is survived by a son: Dale Stanford and wife Joan of Flora; a daughter: Colene Wood of Buffalo; a sister: Marjorie Murbarger of Clay City; five grandchildren: Bradley Alan Stanford, Crystal Lynn Lancaster, Amber Jo Stanford, Casey Jay Wood, Kassie Joetta Wood; and four great-grandchildren: Destinee, Wyatt, Peyton, and Harper.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son: Bradley.

    A funeral service for Joyce Benskin will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Interment will be in Kneff Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions may be given to National Kidney Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association.

    Died:
    Alva Joyce Benskin, age 89, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, February 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

    Family/Spouse: Scammahorn, Charles Lee 'Bub'. Charles (son of Scammahorn, Samuel J. 'Sam' and Burkitt, Dolly Mae) was born on 17 Apr 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2013 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. SCAMMAHORN, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Stanford, Roger Eugene. Roger (son of Stanford, Albert F. and Cross, Rosa Ethel) was born on 16 Dec 1927 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Sep 2005 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Stanford, Roger Dale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1948 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Nov 2017 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 23. Stanford, M. Bradley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1952; died on 16 Mar 1994; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 11.  Benskin, Marjorie Faye Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 8 Jan 1930 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2018; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BENS.M004
    • _FGRAVE: 190853995
    • Funeral: 27 Jun 2018, Bethel United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Marjorie Faye Murbarger, age 88, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. Marjorie had worked as a seamstress at the Genesco Garment Factory in Olney and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She loved to quilt and had made quilts for all her children and grandchildren. Marjorie also did volunteer work, making and donating bibs for local nursing homes, and was known for her homemade angel food cakes and loved to dance.

    She is survived by her children: Parvin Murbarger (Carolyn) of Clay City, Deanna Benson (Dave) of Bolingbrook, Sharon David of Cisne, and Eunice Heusack (Mike) of St. Louis; six grandchildren: Anthony Rutt, Debra Fehrenbacher, Ryan Fehrenbacher, Aaron Williams, Amanda Dees, and Marty David; nine great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Retha Murbarger; and one brother-in-law: Neal Murbarger.

    Marjorie married Murbarger, Carroll David on 29 Sep 1950 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Carroll (son of Murbarger, David and Patridge, Bertha) was born on 5 Sep 1921 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Murburger, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Murbarger, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. MURBARGER, E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. MURBARGER, P.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 12.  Brainard, Donald Neil Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sylvia2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 24 Jun 1926; died on 12 Jul 1926; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.D002
    • _FGRAVE: 20649049


  4. 13.  Brainard, M.J.Brainard, M.J. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sylvia2, 1.Lafayette1)

  5. 14.  Brainard, B.E.Brainard, B.E. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sylvia2, 1.Lafayette1)

  6. 15.  Brainard, E.G.Brainard, E.G. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sylvia2, 1.Lafayette1)

  7. 16.  Brainard, J.A.Brainard, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sylvia2, 1.Lafayette1)

  8. 17.  GIBBS, R. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Ross, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 18.  Gibbs, Frederick E. 'Fred'Gibbs, Frederick E. 'Fred' Descendancy chart to this point (4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 13 Jan 1928; died on 28 Oct 2006; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GIBB.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 18286518
    • Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, United States Army

    Frederick married Duke, Katherine RaJean on 29 Jan 1954 in First Christian Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Katherine (daughter of Duke, Thomas J. and Rickard, Eliza) was born on 16 Apr 1932; died on 6 Nov 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Gibbs, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Gibbs, N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  Gibbs, Edwin LafeGibbs, Edwin Lafe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 2 Nov 1930 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2005 in Barrington, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GIBB.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 103171363
    • Military Service: Korean War, Airman First Class, United States Air Force

    Edwin married SHELTON, Loeta M. on 27 Nov 1954 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois. Loeta (daughter of Shelton, Alonzo L. and Mugrage, Mildred Ann) was born on 30 Jun 1932 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 2010 in Memorial Medical Center, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 20.  GIBBS, Catherine M. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 2 Sep 1934 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 3 Jul 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GIBB.C003
    • Funeral: 7 Jul 2010, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was an area sales clerk for several local businesses and was a member of the Living Word Church in Louisville. Catherine enjoyed doing needlepoint, gardening, being with her grandchildren and her many friends.

    Catherine married HARRELL, J.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  SCAMMAHORN, C. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: WOOD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. WOOD, C.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. WOOD, K.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 22.  Stanford, Roger DaleStanford, Roger Dale Descendancy chart to this point (10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 15 Aug 1948 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Nov 2017 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.R020
    • _FGRAVE: 243365391
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Army
    • Funeral: 4 Dec 2017, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Dale Stanford, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Dale was born August 15, 1948, in Flora, the son of the late Roger Eugene Stanford and the late Alva Joyce Benskin. He married Joan Miller on September 4, 1983, in Clinton, New Jersey.

    He was a 1966 graduate of Clay City High School. Dale retired from the U.S. Army in 1974, having served in Vietnam and Germany.

    He earned certificates in heating and air for tractor trailer reefers and in diesel mechanics. He worked for himself, driving a truck for Stanford Transporters. Dale was a member of the American Legion, VFW, NMN Club, and Chapter 32 International Tractor Club. He attended McCabe General Baptist Church and was an expert at identifying country music songs.

    Dale was passionate about working on, showing, and talking about his tractors, including his M and H Farmall models, his Farmall Super A, and an International 806, as well as 3 Case tractors, and another he was hoping to begin restoring soon. He was also a collector of diecast toys, including trucks, tractors, and road equipment.

    He is survived by his wife: Joan Stanford; a sister: Colene Wood and her son, Casey Jay Wood and daughter, Kassie Joetta Wood and granddaughter Harper; the children of Dale’s late brother, Bradley Stanford: Bradley Allen Stanford, Crystal Lynn Lancaster, and Amber Jo Stanford; brother: Perry (Kathy) Stanford and his family; brother: Donald Stanford and his family; an aunt: Marjorie Murbarger and her family; sister-in-law: Kathleen Miller; brother-in-law: Edward (Susan) Miller and their sons Brian Miller and Craig (Paula) Miller, and their daughters Ashlyn and Addison; brother-in-law: Donald (Nancy) Miller and their daughter Christina Herndon; along with many cousins of Dale and Joan.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Bradley.

    A funeral service for Dale Stanford will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service. A visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

    Memorials may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders who will share the donations with Crossroads Cancer Center

    Funeral:
    A funeral service for Dale Stanford will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

    Buried:
    Cremated. Specifically: Cremation. Ashes in the care of family.
    No burial

    Roger married Miller, Joan on 4 Sep 1983 in Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Joan was born on 17 Jun 1947 in New Jersey; died on 6 Sep 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Stanford, M. Bradley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1) was born on 21 May 1952; died on 16 Mar 1994; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.M028
    • _FGRAVE: 20648927


  4. 24.  Murburger, D. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marjorie3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Benson, D.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 25.  Murbarger, S. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marjorie3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Williams. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 26.  MURBARGER, E. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marjorie3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Heusack, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 27.  MURBARGER, P. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Marjorie3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 28.  Gibbs, R. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Gibbs, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Gibbs, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Gibbs, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 29.  Gibbs, N. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Leak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Leak, M.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 5

  1. 30.  WOOD, C.J. Descendancy chart to this point (21.C.4, 10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. WOOD, H.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 31.  WOOD, K.J. Descendancy chart to this point (21.C.4, 10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)

  3. 32.  Gibbs, N. Descendancy chart to this point (28.R.4, 18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

  4. 33.  Gibbs, B. Descendancy chart to this point (28.R.4, 18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

  5. 34.  Gibbs, J. Descendancy chart to this point (28.R.4, 18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)

  6. 35.  Leak, M. Descendancy chart to this point (29.N.4, 18.Frederick3, 4.Pearl2, 1.Lafayette1)


Generation: 6

  1. 36.  WOOD, H. Descendancy chart to this point (30.C.J.5, 21.C.4, 10.Alva3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Lafayette1)



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