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Thomas Jefferson Sanford 1844–1919

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Sanford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Oct 1844 · , Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Died 17 Apr 1919 · Goodsprings, Walker, Alabama
Father Isaiah Simon Sanford Sr
Mother Lucinda Charlotte White
Siblings Absolom B Sanford, Diana Catherine Sanford, Isiah Sanford, Jesse B Sanford, John White Sanford, Lewis Greenberry Sanford, Sarah Ann Sanford, William P Sanford
Records
1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Jefferson Sanford began in 1844 in, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 1880, Thomas Jefferson Sanford resided in Beat 11, Walker, Alabama, USA. Thomas Jefferson Sanford passed away in 1919 in Goodsprings, Walker, Alabama.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1844
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Sanford in, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Birth
1880
Thomas Jefferson Sanford resided here in Beat 11, Walker, Alabama, USA
Residence
1919
Death of Thomas Jefferson Sanford in Goodsprings, Walker, Alabama
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sanford

This ancestor line traces from North Farnam, Richmond, Virginia, USA (1722) to , Tuscaloosa, Alabama (1844) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Sanford (1844–1919) was born in , Tuscaloosa, Alabama and died in Goodsprings, Walker, Alabama. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Isaiah Simon Sanford Sr
Father
Lucinda Charlotte White
Mother

Thomas Sanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Jefferson Sanford PTP
1844–1919
, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Sanford's Descendants

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Thomas Jefferson Sanford PTP 1844–1919