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Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford 1878–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1878

Birth Location: Winn, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 1954

Death Location: Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Alford

Mother: Virginia Johnson

Spouse(s): John Mattox

Children(s): Dolly Mattox, Frances Mattox, George Mattox, Emma Mattox, Elma Mattox, Rosa Mattox, Elmer Mattox

In 1878, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford entered the world in Winn, Louisiana, USA, born to John William Alford And Virginia L Johnson. In 1900, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided in Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA. Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford married John Jennings Mattox, and had children including Dolly Mattox, Elma J Mattox, Elmer Mattox, Emma A Mattox, Frances Mattox, George A Mattox, Rosa Mattox. Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford passed away in 1954 in Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford entered the world in Winn, Louisiana, USA, born to John William Alford And Virginia L Johnson.
  • In 1900, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided in Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA.
  • Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford married John Jennings Mattox, and had children including Dolly Mattox, Elma J Mattox, Elmer Mattox, Emma A Mattox, Frances Mattox, George A Mattox, Rosa Mattox.
  • Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford passed away in 1954 in Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Alford
1848–1925
Birth Location: Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
JA
Virginia Johnson
1855–1892
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
VJ

Spouses(s)

John Mattox
1874–1923
Birth Location: Winn, Winn, Louisiana, USA
JM

Children(s)

Dolly Mattox
1916–1969
Birth Location: Louisiana
DM
Frances Mattox
1907–1996
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
FM
George Mattox
1901–1976
Birth Location: Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
GM
Emma Mattox
1894–
Birth Location: Louisiana
EM
Elma Mattox
1896–
Birth Location: Louisiana
EM
Rosa Mattox
1900–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
RM
Elmer Mattox
1896–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
EM

Florence Alford's Ancestors

Self
Florence Alford
1878–1954
Birth Place: Winn, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John William Alford
1848–1925
Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Virginia (L) Johnson
1855–1892
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
James (Henry) Alford
1825–1900
Alabama
Elizabeth Alford
1825–1900
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Alford
1801–1855
Leanne Roden
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Florence Alford's Descendants

1.
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Florence (Elizabeth "Bettie") Alford (30 Oct 1878–1954) m. John (Jennings) Mattox (28 Jul 1874–18 March 1923)
  1. 1. Dolly Mattox 1916–1969 m. Walter Pennington: 1915–1990
    1. 1. Michael (Duaine) Pennington 1946–2022 m. Linda Durrett 1948–2016
    2. 2. Thomas (Garland) Pennington 1939–2024 m. Rose (Melanie) Pennington 1938–2024
    3. 3. Douglas (Walter Pennington) Sr. 1943–1993
  2. 2. Frances Mattox 1907–1996
  3. 3. George (A.) Mattox 1901–1976
  4. 4. Emma (A) Mattox 1894–
  5. 5. Elma (J) Mattox 1896–
  6. 6. Rosa Mattox 1900–
  7. 7. Elmer Mattox 1896–

Florence Alford's Timeline

9 Records

1878
30 Oct 1878
Birth of Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford in Winn, Louisiana, USA
Winn, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1954
12 Aug 1954
Age 76
Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford resided here in Oak Grove, Louisiana, USA
Oak Grove, Louisiana, USA
1954
10 Aug 1954
Age 76
Death of Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford in Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
1954
1954
Age 76
Burial of Florence Elizabeth "Bettie" Alford in Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana; Roll: T625_633; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 136
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340560
    [3] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1240586
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1240586

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana; Roll: T625_633; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, West Carroll, Louisiana; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340560

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1954
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The West Carroll Gazette; Publication Date: 12 Aug 1954; Publication Place: Oak Grove, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1954
    Event Place: Pioneer, West Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ouachita, Louisiana, U.S., Obituary Index, 1860-2022, Ouachita Parish Public Library Genealogy Department; Monroe, LA; Master Index of Obituaries From Monroe Newspapers

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Darnell, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ouachita, Louisiana, U.S., Obituary Index, 1860-2022, Ouachita Parish Public Library Genealogy Department; Monroe, LA; Master Index of Obituaries From Monroe Newspapers
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