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Alta A. Stafford 1878–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 10, 1878

Birth Location: Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey

Death Date: 30 December 1955

Death Location: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Charles Howard

Children(s): Ralph Howard

In 1878, Alta A. Stafford entered the world in Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey, born to Adelbert Stafford And Elnora Smith. In 1924, Alta A. Stafford resided in Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Alta A. Stafford married Charles B Howard, and had children including Ralph Eugene Howard. Alta A. Stafford passed away in 1955 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Alta A. Stafford entered the world in Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey, born to Adelbert Stafford And Elnora Smith.
  • In 1924, Alta A. Stafford resided in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
  • Alta A. Stafford married Charles B Howard, and had children including Ralph Eugene Howard.
  • Alta A. Stafford passed away in 1955 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Alta Stafford's Ancestors

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Alta Stafford
1878–1955
Birth Place: Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey
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Alta Stafford's Descendants

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Alta (A.) Stafford (June 10, 1878–30 December 1955) m. Charles (B.) Howard (November 28, 1874–20 December 1955)
  1. 1. Ralph (Eugene) Howard 1905–1971 m. Gladys (Virginia) Wiseman 1912–1971 m. Lura (Edla) Howard 1908–1929 m. Thelma (Edith) Howard 1907–1959
    1. 1. Wilma (Jean) Lynn 1928–2001

Alta Stafford's Timeline

3 Records

1878
June 10, 1878
Birth of Alta A. Stafford in Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey
Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey
1924
1924
Age 46
Alta A. Stafford resided here in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1955
30 December 1955
Age 77
Death of Alta A. Stafford
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 10, 1878
    Event Place: Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ravenna, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1955
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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