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Stanford, George Washington

Stanford, George Washington

Male 1857 - 1942  (85 years)

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  1. 1.  Stanford, George WashingtonStanford, George Washington was born on 5 Apr 1857 in Illinois; died on 30 Aug 1942; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.G011
    • _FGRAVE: 18782396
    • Census: 22 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 13b

    George married Vernon, Laura Wilmeana on 23 Aug 1883. Laura was born on 13 Sep 1864; died on 3 Feb 1928; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Stanford, Lillie Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885; died in 1972.
    2. 3. Stanford, John Emot  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1887; died on 15 Jan 1968; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Stanford, Benjamin Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1889; died on 2 Jun 1897; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Stanford, Charles Homer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891; died in 1963; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Stanford, George Jackson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1894 in Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1957 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Stanford, Cyrus Norton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895; died in 1977.
    7. 8. Stanford, Alfred Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898; died in 1972.
    8. 9. Stanford, Lethia Letitia  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Illinois; died in 1989.
    9. 10. Stanford, Theodore Roosevelt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1903 in Illinois; died on 4 Sep 1978 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; was buried in East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stanford, Lillie Mae Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in 1885; died in 1972.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.L022


  2. 3.  Stanford, John Emot Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 12 Sep 1887; died on 15 Jan 1968; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.J020


  3. 4.  Stanford, Benjamin Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 16 May 1889; died on 2 Jun 1897; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.B007


  4. 5.  Stanford, Charles Homer Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in 1891; died in 1963; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.C023


  5. 6.  Stanford, George Jackson Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 2 Sep 1894 in Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1957 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Orchard Laborer
    • Reference Number: STAN.G005
    • _FGRAVE: 34630079

    George married Flexter, Silva Arvilla in 1913. Silva (daughter of Flexter, Wilson Cummins and Trotter, Sarah Luella) was born on 16 Sep 1897 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1980 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Stanford, Bertha A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913 in Illinois; died in 1971; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 12. Stanford, Wilson Glenn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1915; died on 12 Nov 1984; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 13. Stanford, Gladys P.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1917 in Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 14. Stanford, Harry Roscoe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1919 in Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1955; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 15. Stanford, Golda A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1999; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 16. Stanford, R.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 17. Stanford, Roy Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 2016 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 18. Stanford, Earl E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1933; died on 16 Feb 1976 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  6. 7.  Stanford, Cyrus Norton Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in 1895; died in 1977.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.C024


  7. 8.  Stanford, Alfred Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in 1898; died in 1972.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.A018


  8. 9.  Stanford, Lethia Letitia Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born in 1902 in Illinois; died in 1989.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.L023

    Family/Spouse: Cosner, William H.. William was born in 1897 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Cosner, H.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Stanford, Theodore RooseveltStanford, Theodore Roosevelt Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 27 Nov 1903 in Illinois; died on 4 Sep 1978 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; was buried in East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.T009
    • _FGRAVE: 174407083
    • Military Service: World War II, Ship's Cook Second Class, 31st Special Naval Construction Battalion, United States Navy



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Stanford, Bertha A. Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born in 1913 in Illinois; died in 1971; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 25519754
    • Census: 12 Apr 1930, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 03a

    Family/Spouse: Gill, Robert David. Robert (son of Gill, James A. and Allen, Hettie C.) was born on 25 Mar 1910 in Illinois; died on 7 Apr 1977; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Gill, Mary Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1932; died on 12 Aug 1995; was buried in Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Saint Peter, Fayette County, Illinois.

  2. 12.  Stanford, Wilson Glenn Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Oct 1915; died on 12 Nov 1984; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.W003
    • _FGRAVE: 35261821
    • Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
    • Census: 12 Apr 1930, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 03a

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as an Apprentice Seaman draftee on April 15, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Served in the Pacific Theater of Operations at Naval Base 3002 (Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines). Earned The American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class on March 18, 1946 at the Naval Personal Separation Center, Unit 3, Great Lakes, Illinois.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2061888

    Family/Spouse: Hamilton, Dorothy E.. Dorothy (daughter of Hamilton, Louis Elmer 'Louie' and Coble, Minnie Dorinda 'Rinda') was born on 30 Jul 1914 in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas; died on 6 Nov 2009 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Nov 2009 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Stanford, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Stanford, James W. 'Jim'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1935 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jul 2017 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Jul 2017 in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 13.  Stanford, Gladys P. Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Jul 1917 in Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.G006
    • _FGRAVE: 29202866

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

    Children:
    1. 23. Ferguson, R.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Ferguson, Carl Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1939 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1941.
    3. 25. Ferguson, T.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Ferguson, Ruth Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Aug 2018 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 27. Ferguson, S.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 28. Ferguson, J.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Stanford, Harry Roscoe Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 24 May 1919 in Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1955; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.H009
    • _FGRAVE: 34630058
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 3789th Truck Company, United States Army

    Harry married McGrew, Mildred J. in 1936. Mildred was born on 9 Jan 1920 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Feb 2005; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Stanford, Richard W. 'Dick'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1937 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2013; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

  5. 15.  Stanford, Golda A. Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1999; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.G007
    • _FGRAVE: 48702840

    Notes:

    Buried:
    West Ad. Blk. 1 Lot 58 Grave #2

    Family/Spouse: Goff, Harold E.. Harold was born on 18 Sep 1926; died on 7 Dec 1978; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Goff, Glen Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1947; died in 2009.
    2. 31. Goff, Teddy Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1954; died in 1996.

  6. 16.  Stanford, R.M. Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1)

  7. 17.  Stanford, Roy EugeneStanford, Roy Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 2 Feb 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 2016 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.R028
    • _FGRAVE: 172078260
    • Military Service: Korean War, United States Army

    Notes:

    Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora

    Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford.

    He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff.

    Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical.

    Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family.

    A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate.

    Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.

    Memorial donations in Roy’s memory may be given to First Church of God.

    Family/Spouse: Dulaney, R.I.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Stanford, R. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Stanford, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 18.  Stanford, Earl E.Stanford, Earl E. Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 29 Jun 1933; died on 16 Feb 1976 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.E024
    • _FGRAVE: 35261815
    • Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, United States Army


  9. 19.  Cosner, H.L.Cosner, H.L. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lethia2, 1.George1)


Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Gill, Mary Louise Descendancy chart to this point (11.Bertha3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 29 Dec 1932; died on 12 Aug 1995; was buried in Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Saint Peter, Fayette County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GILL.M020
    • _FGRAVE: 108483558

    Mary married Magnus, Glenn Arthur on 22 Nov 1953. Glenn was born in 1934; died in 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Magnus, G.F.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Magnus, K.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. Magnus, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 37. Magnus, J.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 38. Magnus, A.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 21.  Stanford, N. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Wilson3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

    N. married Hargis, F.F.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 22.  Stanford, James W. 'Jim' Descendancy chart to this point (12.Wilson3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 22 Dec 1935 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jul 2017 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Jul 2017 in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.J007
    • Funeral: 27 Jul 2017, St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Jim owned and operated Stanford Body Shop for over 60 years and was a faithful member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and had served on the parish council. He served on the Flora Volunteer Fire Department for many years and took great pride in having restored and painted the department’s 1937 antique fire truck. His memberships included the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Sons of the American Legion, and had been a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. Jim loved fishing and enjoyed fish fries with family, was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, and would meet every morning with Joe Martin and his coffee shop friends. He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather, and friend.

    James married Wieldt, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Stanford, Diana Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point died before 6 Nov 2009.
    2. 40. Stanford, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 41. Stanford, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 42. Stanford, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 43. Stanford, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 23.  Ferguson, R.W.Ferguson, R.W. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

  5. 24.  Ferguson, Carl WayneFerguson, Carl Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 1 Aug 1939 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1941.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FERG.C005


  6. 25.  Ferguson, T.R. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

  7. 26.  Ferguson, Ruth AnnFerguson, Ruth Ann Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 7 Nov 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Aug 2018 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FERG.R005
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Funeral: 22 Aug 2018, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Ruth embraced helping others, self-improvement, and using her creativity, but she is especially remembered as a loving and encouraging mom who volunteered as a Brownie troop leader for her daughters and truly treasured recent years with her grandkids and great-grandchildren. She enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in a hospital, and was later employed by the State of Illinois. She returned to college later in life and earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from Western Illinois University. Fishing, mushroom hunting, reading, and artistry in painting, pottery, and other materials were all things that Ruth enjoyed. She looked forward to family get-togethers, and could spend hours playing Canasta and all sorts of games involving dice and cards.

    Ruth married Cravens, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 27.  Ferguson, S.B. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

  9. 28.  Ferguson, J.S. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Gladys3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

  10. 29.  Stanford, Richard W. 'Dick' Descendancy chart to this point (14.Harry3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Apr 1937 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2013; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: STAN.R027
    • _FGRAVE: 120464086

    Notes:

    Richard W. "Dick" Stanford, age 76, of Flora, IL passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Flora Rehab & Healthcare Center in Flora.

    Dick was born April 16, 1937 in Flora, IL to Harry and Mildred (McGrew) Stanford. He married Kathryn E. "Katie" Stanford on April 23, 1955 in Flora. She preceded him in death on October 6, 2002.

    Dick built homes with his brother and later worked in bridge construction throughout the U.S. He was a member of Carpenter's Local #634. Through Mark Shell and Orchardville Church, Dick's faith was strengthened and renewed. Dick was a wonderful man who loved to fish, hunt, and train dogs and enjoyed working in his garden and yard.

    He is survived by his soul mate, Ruthee Myers of Flora, who spent ten happy years together; two sons: Rick Stanford of Flora and Randy Stanford (Regina) of Ellettsville, IN; daughter: Chris Pierson (Raymond) of Flora; two brothers: Bill Stanford (Jane) of Flora and Jerry Stanford (Evelyn) of Shannon, MS; sister: Sue Pettit; three grandchildren: Michael (Kelly) Burdine, Hannah Fox, and Nicole Stanford; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

    The funeral service for Dick Stanford will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

    Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

    Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

    Family/Spouse: Henson, Kathryn E.. Kathryn was born in 1938; died in 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 30.  Goff, Glen Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (15.Golda3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born in 1947; died in 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GOFF.G001


  12. 31.  Goff, Teddy Lee Descendancy chart to this point (15.Golda3, 6.George2, 1.George1) was born in 1954; died in 1996.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GOFF.T001


  13. 32.  Stanford, R. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Roy3, 6.George2, 1.George1)

  14. 33.  Stanford, R. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Roy3, 6.George2, 1.George1)



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