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James Stafford 1855–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 July 1855

Birth Location: Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 31 March 1924

Death Location: Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Abraham Stafford

Mother: Frances Dearman

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In 1855, James Stafford entered the world in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Abraham Stafford And Frances Melissa Dearman. In 1860, James Stafford resided in Centre Beat, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, US. In 1870, James Stafford resided in Ward 1, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA. James Stafford passed away in 1924 in Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, James Stafford entered the world in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Abraham Stafford And Frances Melissa Dearman.
  • In 1860, James Stafford resided in Centre Beat, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, US.
  • In 1870, James Stafford resided in Ward 1, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • James Stafford passed away in 1924 in Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America.

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James Stafford's Ancestors

Self
James Stafford
1855–1924
Birth Place: Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Abraham Stafford
1829–1874
Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Frances (Melissa) Dearman
1833–1893
city, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Elisha Dearman
1798–1839
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Mary (E "Polly") Varnon
1790–1885
Georgia, Cherokee Nation East
Great-Grandparents
John Varnon
1741–1840
Mary Vernon
1750–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Vernon
1715–1777
Elenor Caldwell
1725–1813
Isaac Vernon
1715–1777
Mary COLVIN
1763–1795

James Stafford's Timeline

5 Records

1855
29 July 1855
Birth of James Stafford in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 5
James Stafford resided here in Centre Beat, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
Centre Beat, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
James Stafford resided here in Ward 1, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 1, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
James Stafford resided here in David Magee Mill, Washington, Louisiana, USA
David Magee Mill, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1924
31 March 1924
Age 69
Death of James Stafford in Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America
Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 July 1855
    Event Place: Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Centre Beat, Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 1, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: David Magee Mill, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 March 1924
    Event Place: Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America

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