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James B Stafford 1780–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 JUL 1780

Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1859

Death Location: Tannery, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stafford None

Mother: Jane Cain

Spouse(s): Abigail Davis, Abigail Stafford, Mary Cooper, Abigail Stafford

Children(s): Rebecca Stafford, James Stafford, Mary Stafford, Virginia Stafford, Rebecca Stafford, William Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Rebecca Stafford, Sylvester Stafford, John Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Jeanne Stafford, Thomas Stafford, Ralph Stafford, James Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Thomas Stafford, William Stafford, John Stafford, Virginia Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Ralph Stafford, Mary Stafford, Sylvester Stafford, Rebecca Stafford, James Stafford, Jeanne Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Catherine Stafford, Ralph Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Hiram Cooper, Cyrus Cooper, Malinda Cooper, Sylvester Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford

The story of James B Stafford began in 1780 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States. James B Stafford married Abigail Davis, Abigail Stafford, Mary Polly Cooper, Washington Patton, and had children including Catherine Stafford, Cyrus Begley Cooper, Elizabeth Betsy Stafford, Elizabeth Malinda Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Hiram Begley Cooper, James Stafford, Jeanne Jane Stafford, John Stafford, Malinda Cooper, Mary Stafford, Ralph Monroe Stafford, Ralph Stafford, Rebecca Lewis Stafford, Rebecca Stafford, Sarah Catherine Katie Stafford, Sarah Catherine Katie Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Son Stafford, Sylvester Patton Stafford, Sylvester Stafford, Thomas Stafford, Virginia Jane Jennie Stafford, William Stafford. James B Stafford passed away in 1859 in Tannery, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James B Stafford began in 1780 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • James B Stafford married Abigail Davis, Abigail Stafford, Mary Polly Cooper, Washington Patton, and had children including Catherine Stafford, Cyrus Begley Cooper, Elizabeth Betsy Stafford, Elizabeth Malinda Stafford, Elizabeth Stafford, Hiram Begley Cooper, James Stafford, Jeanne Jane Stafford, John Stafford, Malinda Cooper, Mary Stafford, Ralph Monroe Stafford, Ralph Stafford, Rebecca Lewis Stafford, Rebecca Stafford, Sarah Catherine Katie Stafford, Sarah Catherine Katie Stafford, Sarah Stafford, Son Stafford, Sylvester Patton Stafford, Sylvester Stafford, Thomas Stafford, Virginia Jane Jennie Stafford, William Stafford.
  • James B Stafford passed away in 1859 in Tannery, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Stafford's Ancestors

Self
James Stafford
1780–1859
Birth Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Stafford
1757–1794
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Jane Cain
1758–1800
Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
John Stafford
1736–1790
Altensfield Parish, Staffordshire, England
Margaret Brunt
1716–1737
Staffordshire, , England
John (J) Cain
1730–1789
Isle of Man
Jony Shimmin
1747–1776
Michael, Isle of Man
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Stafford
1682–
Ann Handley
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John DEStafford
1654–1712
Elizabeth Shropshire
1654–1724

James Stafford's Descendants

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James (B) Stafford (4 JUL 1780–1859) m. Abigail Davis (1787–7 Jan 1890) m. Abigail Stafford (1787–1822) m. Mary (Polly) Cooper (1784–7 Jan 1870) m. Abigail Stafford (2 Apr 1815–7 Dec 1884)
  1. 1. Rebecca Stafford 1837–
  2. 2. James Stafford 1811–
  3. 3. Mary Stafford 1809–
  4. 4. Virginia (Jane "Jennie") Stafford 1817–1890
  5. 5. Rebecca Stafford 1837–
  6. 6. William Stafford 1822–1900
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Betsy) Stafford 1806–1900
  8. 8. Rebecca (Lewis) Stafford 1835–1926
  9. 9. Sylvester Stafford 1833–1864
  10. 10. John Stafford 1804–1869
  11. 11. Sarah (Catherine "Katie") Stafford 1813–1907
  12. 12. Jeanne (Jane) Stafford 1817–1890
  13. 13. Thomas Stafford 1819–1888
  14. 14. Ralph (Monroe) Stafford 1808–1897
  15. 15. James Stafford 1815–1889 m. Mhuldah Blankenship 1816–1860 m. Hulda Blankenship 1820–1860 m. Hulda Blankenship 1820–1886
    1. 1. Armintha (Emsetta "Emma") Stafford 1847–1910
    2. 2. Elizabeth Stafford 1833–1900
    3. 3. Joshua Stafford 1842–1857
    4. 4. Mary (E POLLY) Stafford 1842–1903
    5. 5. John Stafford 1850–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Stafford 1833–1900
    7. 7. Joshua Stafford 1842–1857
    8. 8. Mary (E POLLY) Stafford 1842–1903
    9. 9. Marvin Stafford 1855–
    10. 10. Eliza (Mc) sevina 1833–1910 m. John Stafford 1832– m. John McSWEENEY 1818–1890
      1. 1. Katherine McSweeney 1856–1931
      2. 2. George McSweeney 1867–
      3. 3. William (H) Stafford 1874–
      4. 4. James Mcswinney 1858–1941 m. Edith Stephens 1850–1919 m. Virgina (M) Mcswinney 1875–1936
        1. 1. James (Mc) Sweeney 1886–1973
        2. 2. John Swinney 1880–1929 m. Lillie Swinney 1881–1919 m. Bettie Bradley 1884–
        3. 3. Lydia (M) McSweeney 1882–1966
        4. 4. Martha McSweeney 1896–
        5. 5. Mary (E) Stephens 1894–
        6. 6. John McSweeney 1874–1936
        7. 7. Martha Johnson 1877–
        8. 8. Elisha Mcsweeney 1898–1979
        9. 9. Pearley (F) Mcswinney 1896–1978
        10. 10. Ross (S) Mcswinney 1910–1989
        11. 11. George (L) Mcswinney 1902–1951
        12. 12. Francis (Marion) McSweeney 1890–1891
        13. 13. Lezotis McSweeney 1892–1894
        14. 14. Theron (J C) McSweeney 1906–1992
        15. 15. Steward Mcsweeney 1912–1998
        16. 16. mary McSweeney 1895–
        17. 17. Verlin Mcsweeney 1916–1952
        18. 18. Andrew (J) Mcsweeney 1904–1992
      5. 5. Jane Williams 1854–1932
      6. 6. Mary (A. Mc) Sweeney 1854–1932
      7. 7. Hulda (Mc) Sweeney 1862–1932
      8. 8. Katie (Kathin) Wagoner 1856–1931
      9. 9. Merideth Mcswinney 1857–
      10. 10. Martha McSweny 1867–
      11. 11. Ellen McSweeney 1841–
      12. 12. Mary (A) McSweeney 1854–
      13. 13. Jane ((McSweeney)) Williams 1853–1932
      14. 14. Jane ((McSweeney)) Williams 1854–1932
      15. 15. Jennie (Mc) Sweeney 1860–1932
    11. 11. Abigail Stafford 1839–1900
    12. 12. Mary (Polly) Stafford 1843–1903
    13. 13. John Stafford 1849–1935
    14. 14. Jesse Stafford 1837–1899
    15. 15. Nancy (A.) Stafford 1856–1914
    16. 16. Joshua Stafford 1842–
    17. 17. Armintha (Ernesetta) Stafford 1849–1860
    18. 18. Margaret Stafford 1844–1905
    19. 19. Joseph Stafford 1842–
    20. 20. Elvira Stafford 1849–1884
    21. 21. Eliza McSweeney 1834–
  16. 16. Sarah (Catherine Katie) Stafford 1813–1907
  17. 17. Thomas Stafford 1819–1888
  18. 18. William Stafford 1822–1912
  19. 19. John Stafford 1804–1869
  20. 20. Virginia (Jane "Jennie") Stafford 1817–1890
  21. 21. Elizabeth (Betsy) Stafford 1806–1900
  22. 22. Ralph (Monroe) Stafford 1808–1897
  23. 23. Mary Stafford 1809–
  24. 24. Sylvester Stafford 1833–1864
  25. 25. Rebecca (Lewis) Stafford 1835–1926
  26. 26. James Stafford 1811–
  27. 27. Jeanne (Jane) Stafford 1815–1870
  28. 28. Sarah Stafford 1813–1882
  29. 29. Catherine Stafford 1813–1907
  30. 30. Ralph Stafford 1808–1897
  31. 31. Elizabeth Stafford 1796–1875
  32. 32. Hiram (Begley) Cooper 1823–1895
  33. 33. Cyrus (Begley) Cooper 1825–1892
  34. 34. Malinda Cooper 1829–1900
  35. 35. Sylvester (Patton) Stafford 1833–1863
  36. 36. Elizabeth (malinda) Stafford 1829–1900

James Stafford's Timeline

11 Records

1779
abt 1779
Birth of James B Stafford in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1779
abt 1779
Birth of James B Stafford in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1780
4 JUL 1780
Birth of James B Stafford in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1780
1780
Birth of James B Stafford in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1780
1780
Birth of James B Stafford in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1780
4 JUL 1780
Birth of James B Stafford in Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
1859
1859
Age 79
Death of James B Stafford in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1859
1859
Age 79
Death of James B Stafford in Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 80
James B Stafford resided here in Carter, Kentucky, USA
Carter, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 90
James B Stafford resided here in Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, United States
1870
Dec 1870
Age 90
Death of James B Stafford in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 JUL 1780
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 545953
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 217.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RLW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1779
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1779
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M653_361; Page: 165; Image: 165; Family History Library Film: 803361

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 217.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RLW

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 JUL 1780
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M653_361; Page: 165; Image: 165; Family History Library Film: 803361

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 545953

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 113A; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 545953

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1870
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1859
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1859
    Event Place: Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tannery, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

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