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Adolphus Edison Alford 1882–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1882

Birth Location: Mooersfork, N. Y

Death Date: 21 Aug 1949

Death Location: Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Leslie Alford

Mother: Almina Chesbrough

Spouse(s): Pearl Fowler

Children(s): Verna Stromer, Maurice Alford, Harold Alford

In 1882, Adolphus Edison Alford entered the world in Mooersfork, N. Y, born to Leslie J Alford And Almina Mina Chesbrough. In 1900, Adolphus Edison Alford resided in Sullivant, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Adolphus Edison Alford resided in Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA. Adolphus Edison Alford married Pearl Blanche Fowler, and had children including Harold Edward Alford, Maurice Ward Alford, Verna Mae Alford Stromer. Adolphus Edison Alford passed away in 1949 in Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Adolphus Edison Alford entered the world in Mooersfork, N. Y, born to Leslie J Alford And Almina Mina Chesbrough.
  • In 1900, Adolphus Edison Alford resided in Sullivant, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Adolphus Edison Alford resided in Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA.
  • Adolphus Edison Alford married Pearl Blanche Fowler, and had children including Harold Edward Alford, Maurice Ward Alford, Verna Mae Alford Stromer.
  • Adolphus Edison Alford passed away in 1949 in Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leslie Alford
1855–1886
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Almina Chesbrough
1855–1921
Birth Location: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Fowler
1886–1955
Birth Location: Iowa
PF

Children(s)

Verna Stromer
1913–1993
Birth Location: Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
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Maurice Alford
1919–1945
Birth Location: Williams, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
MA
Harold Alford
1921–2001
Birth Location: Williams, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
HA

Adolphus Alford's Ancestors

Self
Adolphus Alford
1882–1949
Birth Place: Mooersfork, N. Y
Parents
Leslie J Alford
1855–1886
New York, USA
Almina ("Mina") Chesbrough
1855–1921
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Grandparents
Benjamin (H) Chesebrough
1821–1900
St Albans, Franklin County, VT, USA
Rhoda Howard
1821–1892
New York
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jr.
1795–1854
Dorcas Chesbrough
1798–1870
William Howard
1792–1875
Rhoda Symonds
1802–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Chesebrough
1766–1826
Anna Baldwin
1768–1832

Adolphus Alford's Descendants

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Adolphus (Edison) Alford (8 Oct 1882–21 Aug 1949) m. Pearl (Blanche) Fowler (15 Mar 1886–31 Jan 1955)
  1. 1. Verna (Mae Alford) Stromer 1913–1993
  2. 2. Maurice (Ward) Alford 1919–1945
  3. 3. Harold (Edward) Alford 1921–2001

Adolphus Alford's Timeline

11 Records

1882
8 Oct 1882
Birth of Adolphus Edison Alford in Mooersfork, N. Y
Mooersfork, N. Y
1900
1900
Age 18
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Sullivant, Ford, Illinois, USA
Sullivant, Ford, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
1914
22 Sep 1914
Age 32
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Webster City, Iowa, USA
Webster City, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 33
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Scott, Franklin, Iowa, USA
Scott, Franklin, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa
Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 58
Adolphus Edison Alford resided here in Blairsburg, Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Blairsburg, Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
1949
21 Aug 1949
Age 67
Death of Adolphus Edison Alford in Webster City, Iowa, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Webster City, Iowa, Hamilton, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1882
    Event Place: Mooersfork, N. Y
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 003
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 40-1
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 131
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scott, Franklin, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340390
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Hamilton County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sullivant, Ford, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0072
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374417
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [12] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sullivant, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sullivant, Ford, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: T624_404; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374417

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1914
    Event Place: Webster City, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Webster City Freeman; Publication Date: 22 Sep 1914; Publication Place: Webster City, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Hamilton County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: T625_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Scott, Franklin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scott, Franklin, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340390

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 40-1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Blairsburg, Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 40-1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blairsburg, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 003

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1949
    Event Place: Webster City, Iowa, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blairsburg, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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