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Ann M. Sanford 1826–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1826

Birth Location: Westport

Death Date: 23 Mar 1884

Death Location: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Sanford

Mother: Mary Petty

Spouse(s): John Lawton

Children(s): John Lawton

In 1826, Ann M. Sanford entered the world in Westport, born to John Sanford And Mary Petty. In 1870, Ann M. Sanford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Ann M. Sanford married John Lawton, and had children including John S Lawton. Ann M. Sanford passed away in 1884 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Ann M. Sanford entered the world in Westport, born to John Sanford And Mary Petty.
  • In 1870, Ann M. Sanford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Ann M. Sanford married John Lawton, and had children including John S Lawton.
  • Ann M. Sanford passed away in 1884 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ann Sanford's Ancestors

Self
Ann Sanford
1826–1884
Birth Place: Westport
Parents
John Sanford
1796–1869
Westport
Mary Petty
1791–1883
MA
Grandparents
David Sanford
1773–1855
Westport, Massachusetts
Martha Simmons
1776–1809
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Joshua PETTY
1757–1845
Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island
Rosamond (aka-Rozanna Potter(Petty)) *W
1756–1845
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Philip Sanford
1743–1803
Ruth Gifford
1747–1811
Thomas Simmons
1740–
Elizabeth Manchester
1741–1804
NATHAN 5GGF
1712–1809
Mary Gifford
1723–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peleg Sr.
1708–1773
Anna Dennis
1704–1746
William Gifford
1722–1797
Patience Russell
1718–1793
Peleg Simmons
1716–1807
Mary Simmons
1717–1799
Thomas Manchester
1690–1788
Elizabeth Jennings
1705–1789

Ann Sanford's Descendants

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Ann (M.) Sanford (2 Jan 1826–23 Mar 1884) m. John Lawton (abt 1832–17 December 1872)
  1. 1. John (S) Lawton 1867–1944 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Pettey 1869–1941
    1. 1. Warren (Clinton) Lawton 1890–1984 m. Carrie (Louise) Mosher 1891–1986
      1. 1. Howard (Louis) Lawton 1924–2013 m. Dorothy Lapre 1925–2000
      2. 2. Clinton (Boyd) Lawton 1925–1982 m. Winifred (L.) Robin 1927–2005
      3. 3. Thelma (Winifred) Lawton 1930–1935
    2. 2. Arthur (Linden) Lawton 1889–1957 m. Ruth (Abigail) Brayton 1896–1976
      1. 1. George (Brayton) Lawton 1928–1928
      2. 2. Esther (Adelaide) Benich 1935–2013
      3. 3. Grace (Elizabeth) Silva 1932–2016
      4. 4. Richard (Arthur) Lawton 1938–2017
    3. 3. Hazel (Winward) Lawton 1891–1947 m. Sidney (B) Sanford 1891–1958
    4. 4. Florence (Eleanor Augusta) Lawton 1893–1960 m. Edwin (Seabury) Broadbent 1883–1938
    5. 5. Shirley (Lavina) Lawton 1895–1983 m. Walter (Palmer) Broadbent 1886–1946
      1. 1. Walter (Preston) Broadbent 1916–2012 m. Glenda (Kirby) Taber 1918–2014
      2. 2. Frank (Warren) Broadbent 1918–2007 m. Ruth (Eleanor) Dorley 1927–2003
      3. 3. Lila (Eunice) Broadbent 1915–1997
      4. 4. Ralph (Edwin) Broadbent 1913–1992 m. Florence (M) Dorley 1921–1994
        1. 1. Everett (W) Broadbent 1947–1991

Ann Sanford's Timeline

3 Records

1826
2 Jan 1826
Birth of Ann M. Sanford in Westport
Westport
1870
1870
Age 44
Ann M. Sanford resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1884
23 Mar 1884
Age 58
Death of Ann M. Sanford in Westport, Bristol Co, MA
Westport, Bristol Co, MA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1826
    Event Place: Westport
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 671A; Family History Library Film: 552105

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 671A; Family History Library Film: 552105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1884
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol Co, MA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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