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Greenwood Laflour Alford 1858–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1858

Birth Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 23 January 1876

Death Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Alford

Mother: Clarissa Davenport

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Scott

Children(s): Helen Alford, Little Alford

In 1858, Greenwood Laflour Alford entered the world in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, born to John W Alford And Clarissa P Davenport. In 1860, Greenwood Laflour Alford resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA. In 1870, Greenwood Laflour Alford resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA. Greenwood Laflour Alford married Elizabeth Margaret Scott, and had children including Helen Alford, Little Greenwood Alford. Greenwood Laflour Alford passed away in 1876 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Greenwood Laflour Alford entered the world in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA, born to John W Alford And Clarissa P Davenport.
  • In 1860, Greenwood Laflour Alford resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Greenwood Laflour Alford resided in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA.
  • Greenwood Laflour Alford married Elizabeth Margaret Scott, and had children including Helen Alford, Little Greenwood Alford.
  • Greenwood Laflour Alford passed away in 1876 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Greenwood Alford's Ancestors

Self
Greenwood Alford
1858–1876
Birth Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John W. Alford
1821–1857
Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
Clarissa (P) Davenport
1835–1875
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Anselm (Ferrell) Alford
1770–1821
Virginia
Pheba Alford
1775–1838
Georgia
James (Barlow) Davenport
1812–1858
Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Sarah (Jane) Brown
1808–1847
Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas (Reverend)
1725–1805
Elizabeth Field
1738–1805
Josiah Capt
1771–1836
Mary Barlow
1797–1836
Elijah Brown
1788–1835
Sarah Kinnison
1788–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1693–1748
Grace Hartfield
1690–1724
Capt. Field
1699–1775
Elizabeth WITHERS
1706–1798
John Davenport
1733–1818
Silence Bigelow*
1733–1811
James Barlow
1757–1827
Lucinda Barlow
1765–1828
Obadiah Brown
1756–1836
Penelope Swayze
1756–1845
Nathaniel Senior
1755–1848
Priscilla Guice
1755–1840

Greenwood Alford's Descendants

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Greenwood (Laflour) Alford (12 May 1858–23 January 1876) m. Elizabeth (Margaret) Scott (21 January 1853–2 March 1941)
  1. 1. Helen Alford 1875–1960
  2. 2. Little (Greenwood) Alford 1871–1884 m. Betty Alford 1877–1945
    1. 1. Greenwood (L.) Alford 1873–1876 m. Mallie (\ Alice \ Ollie Alford) (Phillips) 1887– m. Betty Alford 1877–1945 m. Lillie (Bell) Reeves 1890–1942 m. Luella Alford 1893–1943
      1. 1. Alma Alford 1908–
      2. 2. Rosa (May) Alford 1910–1999
      3. 3. William (Haywood) Alford 1907–2004
      4. 4. Earl (Green) Alford 1912–1988 m. Teresa Alford 1917–1970
      5. 5. Janie Alford 1914–1989
      6. 6. Henry (William) Alford 1916–1974 m. Rosie (L.) Callion 1918–
      7. 7. Guy (Eugene) Alford 1923–2019
      8. 8. Lesse (Lamar) Alford 1898– m. Willie Wiley 1902– m. Ernestine Alford 1916–
      9. 9. Angus (U) Alford 1887–1982
      10. 10. Beatrice Alford 1909–2005
      11. 11. Ruby (GA) Hamilton 1911–2002
      12. 12. James (B) Alford 1915–1942
      13. 13. Greenwood (Alford) Jr 1901–
      14. 14. Willie Grant 1911–2004
      15. 15. Canary (A) Alford 1915–1969 m. Ambus Smith 1912–1969 m. Hayward Perkins 1916–1978 m. Roosevelt Robinson 1916–1978
        1. 1. Lonnie (Mayo) Taylor 1941–1988
        2. 2. Arthur (Lee) Perkins 1932–2005
        3. 3. Mae (Ruth) Robinson 1930–2011
      16. 16. Esmarie Alford 1914–
    2. 2. Gay (Rav) Alford 1898–

Greenwood Alford's Timeline

4 Records

1858
12 May 1858
Birth of Greenwood Laflour Alford in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Greenwood Laflour Alford resided here in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Greenwood Laflour Alford resided here in Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1876
23 January 1876
Age 18
Death of Greenwood Laflour Alford in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1858
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Louisiana, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1876
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Louisiana, U.S., Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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