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Joseph Benjamin Alford 1895–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1895

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia

Death Date: 6 November 1962

Death Location: Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Sallie Moody

Mother: James Alford

Spouse(s): Etta Moody

Children(s): Francis Alford, James Alford, Joseph Alford, Clyde Alford, Griffin Alford, Kenneth Alford, Julia Alford, Lynnwood Alford

In 1895, Joseph Benjamin Alford entered the world in Mecklenburg, Virginia, born to Sallie Lewis Moody And James Richard Alford. In 1900, Joseph Benjamin Alford resided in Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Joseph Benjamin Alford resided in Smith Creek, Smith Creek, Warren, North Carolina, . Joseph Benjamin Alford married Etta Viola Moody, and had children including Clyde Eugene Alford, Francis Arthur Alford, Griffin Nathaniel Alford, Henry E Alford, James Robert Alford, Joseph Montague Alford, Julia Viola Robertson Alford, Kenneth Willard Alford, Lawrence E Alford, Leslie W Alford, Lois M Alford, Lynnwood T Alford, Sallie A Alford. Joseph Benjamin Alford passed away in 1962 in Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Joseph Benjamin Alford entered the world in Mecklenburg, Virginia, born to Sallie Lewis Moody And James Richard Alford.
  • In 1900, Joseph Benjamin Alford resided in Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph Benjamin Alford resided in Smith Creek, Smith Creek, Warren, North Carolina, .
  • Joseph Benjamin Alford married Etta Viola Moody, and had children including Clyde Eugene Alford, Francis Arthur Alford, Griffin Nathaniel Alford, Henry E Alford, James Robert Alford, Joseph Montague Alford, Julia Viola Robertson Alford, Kenneth Willard Alford, Lawrence E Alford, Leslie W Alford, Lois M Alford, Lynnwood T Alford, Sallie A Alford.
  • Joseph Benjamin Alford passed away in 1962 in Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Alford's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Alford
1895–1962
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia
Parents
Sallie Lewis Moody
1866–1932
Mecklenburg County , NC , USA
James (Richard) Alford
1865–1966
Franklin
Grandparents
Thomas (B) Moody
1834–1903
Virginia, United States of America
Sarah (H) Throckmorton
1837–1907
Virginia, United States of America
James (Issac) Alford
1837–
, , North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Griffith
1844–1891
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Francis Moody
1811–1880
Susan Puryear
1815–1880
Henry Throckmorton
1815–1906
Elizabeth Throckmorton
1818–1880
Elias Alford
1797–1880
Elizabeth Mitchell
1794–1860
John Alford
1804–1875
Elizabeth Alford
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Morton\Throckmorton
1797–1882
Elizabeth Thomas
1798–1864
Henry Throckmorton
1781–1833
Mary Terrill
1777–1850
Isaac Alford,
1748–1820
Mary Alford
1746–1846
Ann Hawley
1783–
John Mitchell
1780–1869
Clarky Alford
1768–1830
Clarkie McTyer
1767–1830
John Fulmore
1793–1839
Janett Graham
1798–1878

Joseph Alford's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Benjamin) Alford (21 Sep 1895–6 November 1962) m. Etta (Viola) Moody (23 Jun 1901–6 Mar 1976)
  1. 1. Francis (Arthur) Alford 1931– m. Ora (Lee) Alford 1934–2019
  2. 2. James (Robert) Alford 1920–1986
  3. 3. Joseph (Montague) Alford 1923–1977 m. Alpha (Mae) Eddins 1919–2005
  4. 4. Clyde (Eugene) Alford 1924–2015
  5. 5. Griffin (Nathaniel) Alford 1926–2002
  6. 6. Kenneth (Willard) Alford 1928–1999 m. Clara (Mae Hester) Alford 1934–1990
  7. 7. Julia (Viola (Robertson)) Alford 1930–2006 m. William (Joseph "Willie") Robertson 1923–1976
  8. 8. Lynnwood (T) Alford 1939–2002

Joseph Alford's Timeline

8 Records

1895
21 Sep 1895
Birth of Joseph Benjamin Alford in Mecklenburg, Virginia
Mecklenburg, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 5
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Smith Creek, Smith Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Smith Creek, Smith Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Norlina, Warren, North Carolina
Norlina, Warren, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 45
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Sixpound Township, Sixpound, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Sixpound Township, Sixpound, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1946
1946
Age 51
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Norlina, North Carolina, USA
Norlina, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Joseph Benjamin Alford resided here in Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1962
6 November 1962
Age 67
Death of Joseph Benjamin Alford in Tarboro, NC, USA
Tarboro, NC, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1895
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Smith Creek, Smith Creek, Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norlina, Warren, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sixpound Township, Sixpound, Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Norlina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buckhorn, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1962
    Event Place: Tarboro, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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