YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Emma Jane Stafford 1864–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1864

Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 28 June 1919

Death Location: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Albert Steadman

Mother: Hanah Steadman

Spouse(s): James Stafford

Children(s): Ella Hewitt, John Stafford, Jerry Stafford, Surreld Stafford, Anna Hewitt

The story of Emma Jane Stafford began in 1864 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Emma Jane Stafford resided in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. Emma Jane Stafford married James J Jim Stafford, and had children including Anna Stafford Hewitt, Ella Stafford Hewitt, Jerry R Stafford, John H Stafford, Surreld Stafford. Emma Jane Stafford passed away in 1919 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Emma Stafford
ES

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Emma Jane Stafford began in 1864 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Emma Jane Stafford resided in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Emma Jane Stafford married James J Jim Stafford, and had children including Anna Stafford Hewitt, Ella Stafford Hewitt, Jerry R Stafford, John H Stafford, Surreld Stafford.
  • Emma Jane Stafford passed away in 1919 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Steadman
1823–1875
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
AS
Hanah Steadman
1828–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
HS

Spouses(s)

James Stafford
1852–1910
Birth Location: North Carolina
JS

Children(s)

Ella Hewitt
1892–1966
Birth Location: South Carolina
EH
John Stafford
1895–1951
Birth Location: Cherokee TWP?, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
JS
Jerry Stafford
1885–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JS
Surreld Stafford
1883–
Birth Location: South Carolina
SS
Anna Hewitt
1880–1952
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
AH

Emma Stafford's Ancestors

Self
Emma Stafford
1864–1919
Birth Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Albert Decatur Steadman
1823–1875
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Hanah Steadman
1828–1900
North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Thomas) Steadman
1789–1853
Chester, South Carolina, USA
Sally Mintz
1795–1850
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
James Hant
1805–1862
North Carolina, USA
Rebecca Hunt
1808–1884
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Stedmon
1753–1841
Hannah McKinney
1761–1856
Susannah Bettis
1769–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emma Stafford's Descendants

1.
ES
Emma (Jane) Stafford (Oct 1864–28 June 1919) m. James (J "Jim") Stafford (about 1852–aft 1910)
  1. 1. Ella (Stafford) Hewitt 1892–1966 m. Albert (Ross) Mcabee 1887–1952 m. James (Lawrence) Hewitt 1883–1957
    1. 1. Alpha (Elizabeth) Macabee 1912–1998 m. Curtis Ervin 1909–1953
      1. 1. William (Gene) Ervin 1937–2006 m. Betty (Lou) Campbell 1939–2019 m. Dorothy (Louise) Davidson 1940–2006
      2. 2. Virgie (M) Berry 1930–2021
      3. 3. Pauline (Ervin) Anderson 1943–1964
      4. 4. J. (D.) Ervin 1929–1929
      5. 5. Willie (Curtis) Ervin 1947–2007
    2. 2. Minnie McAbee 1917–1994 m. Harold Lee 1917–1980
      1. 1. Edward (Hershel) Lee 1942–1964
      2. 2. Christene (Louise) Lee 1935–2001
      3. 3. Hubert Lee 1937–2006
    3. 3. Herbert Mcabee 1915–
    4. 4. Alfred Mcabee 1913–
  2. 2. John (H) Stafford 1895–1951
  3. 3. Jerry (R) Stafford 1885–
  4. 4. Surreld Stafford 1883–
  5. 5. Anna (Stafford) Hewitt 1880–1952 m. James (Lawrence) Hewitt 1883–1957

Emma Stafford's Timeline

7 Records

1864
Oct 1864
Birth of Emma Jane Stafford in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1869
Oct 1869
Age 5
Birth of Emma Jane Stafford in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 6
Emma Jane Stafford resided here in Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Emma Jane Stafford resided here in Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Emma Jane Stafford resided here in Sulpher Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Sulpher Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1919
28 Jun 1919
Age 55
Death of Emma Jane Stafford in Burke, North Carolina, USA
Burke, North Carolina, USA
1919
28 June 1919
Age 55
Death of Emma Jane Stafford in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1869
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1159; Page: 141A; Family History Library Film: 552658
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0084
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sulpher Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1375145
    [4] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1864
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1159; Page: 141A; Family History Library Film: 552658

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0084

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sulpher Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sulpher Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1375145

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 June 1919
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Emma Stafford

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE