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Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford 1901–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1901

Birth Location: Perry County, Mississippi

Death Date: 14 April 1976

Death Location: Perry County

Father: Nathan Sanford

Mother: Ophelia Sanford

Spouse(s): Mary Dunham

Children(s): Robert Sanford, Emma Sandford, Glenard Sanford, Mary Sanford, Autry Sanford

The story of Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford began in 1901 in Perry County, Mississippi. Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford married Mary E Dunham, and had children including Autry Sanford, Emma Sandford, Glenard Rayford Sanford, Mary Elma Sanford, Robert Nathan Sanford. Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford passed away in 1976 in Perry County.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford began in 1901 in Perry County, Mississippi.
  • Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford married Mary E Dunham, and had children including Autry Sanford, Emma Sandford, Glenard Rayford Sanford, Mary Elma Sanford, Robert Nathan Sanford.
  • Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford passed away in 1976 in Perry County.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Sanford's Ancestors

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Edward Sanford
1901–1976
Birth Place: Perry County, Mississippi
Parents
Nathan H Sanford
1852–1931
Mississippi
Ophelia (Misouri) Sanford
1872–1952
Mississippi
Grandparents
Edward (Edwin) Taylor
1838–1920
Clarke County, Alabama
Sarah Lott
1837–1891
Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lott
1804–1886
Mary Lott
1819–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Sanford's Descendants

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Edward (Homer (Ed)) Sanford (14 August 1901–14 April 1976) m. Mary (E) Dunham (18 January 1903–18 April 1949)
  1. 1. Robert (Nathan) Sanford 1926–2009 m. Doris (Marie (Dot)) Stewart 1932–2021 m. louise (matilda) vickers 1932–2001
    1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Stewart 1951–2011
    2. 2. william (gary) sanford 1950–2000
  2. 2. Emma Sandford 1924–
  3. 3. Glenard (Rayford) Sanford 1928–2003
  4. 4. Mary (Elma) Sanford 1933–2006
  5. 5. Autry Sanford 1941–2010

Edward Sanford's Timeline

2 Records

1901
14 August 1901
Birth of Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford in Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County, Mississippi
1976
14 April 1976
Age 75
Death of Edward Homer (Ed) Sanford in Perry County
Perry County

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1901
    Event Place: Perry County, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 174

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hattiesburg, Perry, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 174

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 April 1976
    Event Place: Perry County

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