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Chester Melvin Sanford 1883–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 September 1883

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: 29 March 1965

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

Father: Chester Sanford

Mother: Lucy Sanford

Spouse(s): Alice Jones

Children(s):

The story of Chester Melvin Sanford began in 1883 in Massachusetts. In 1900, Chester Melvin Sanford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Chester Melvin Sanford married Alice Belle Jones. Chester Melvin Sanford passed away in 1965 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Chester Melvin Sanford began in 1883 in Massachusetts.
  • In 1900, Chester Melvin Sanford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Chester Melvin Sanford married Alice Belle Jones.
  • Chester Melvin Sanford passed away in 1965 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Chester Sanford's Ancestors

Self
Chester Sanford
1883–1965
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
Chester Philip Sanford
1859–1930
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Lucy (F) Sanford
1862–1926
Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
David (E "Milk") Sanford
1837–1928
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Emily (Matilda) Tripp
1838–1905
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Alexander Nickerson
1836–
Massachusetts
Elizabeth (Jane) Chase
1838–
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Philip Sanford
1802–
Ruth Poole
1812–1860
Howard Tripp
1809–1894
Emily Tripp
1812–1873
Alexander Nickerson
1810–1881
Rebeckah Baker
1812–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Sanford
1773–1855
Martha Simmons
1776–1809
Jacob Poole
1790–1848
Keith Mosher
1792–1840
Jonathan Tripp
1779–1855
Alice Devol
1785–1868
Levi Gifford
1785–1863
Prudence Brownell
1788–1854
Jepthah Nickerson
1772–1825
Thankful Hall
1785–1863
Halsey Baker
1790–1851

Chester Sanford's Timeline

3 Records

1883
25 September 1883
Birth of Chester Melvin Sanford in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1900
1900
Age 17
Chester Melvin Sanford resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1965
29 March 1965
Age 82
Death of Chester Melvin Sanford
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 September 1883
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0237
    [2] Massachusetts, Birth Records
    [3] Vermont, Marriage Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01923; Roll Number: S-30864; Archive Number: M-2051450
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0237

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1965
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Chester Melvin Sanford 29 Mar 1965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 March 1965
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    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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