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Josiah Gayle Sanford 1913–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 5, 1913

Birth Location: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Death Date: January 4, 1975

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA

Father: Frederick Sanford

Mother: Mary Gayle

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Marshall

Children(s):

The story of Josiah Gayle Sanford began in 1913 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Josiah Gayle Sanford resided in Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent Cit. In 1930, Josiah Gayle Sanford resided in Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Vir. Josiah Gayle Sanford married Elizabeth Marshall. Josiah Gayle Sanford passed away in 1975 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Gayle Sanford began in 1913 in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Josiah Gayle Sanford resided in Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent Cit.
  • In 1930, Josiah Gayle Sanford resided in Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Vir.
  • Josiah Gayle Sanford married Elizabeth Marshall.
  • Josiah Gayle Sanford passed away in 1975 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Sanford
1868–1935
Birth Location: Spotsylvania Co,Virginia, USA
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Mary Gayle
1879–1969
Birth Location: Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Marshall
1914–2011
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Josiah Sanford's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Sanford
1913–1975
Birth Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Parents
Frederick William Sanford
1868–1935
Spotsylvania Co,Virginia, USA
Mary (Byrd) Gayle
1879–1969
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Sanford's Timeline

8 Records

1913
May 5, 1913
Birth of Josiah Gayle Sanford in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport, Warwick, Virginia
Newport, Warwick, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Newport, Warwick, Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 41
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1958
1958
Age 45
Josiah Gayle Sanford resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1975
January 4, 1975
Age 62
Death of Josiah Gayle Sanford in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 5, 1913
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2469; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 685.0; FHL microfilm: 2342203
    [3] Virginia, Death Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1899; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 83
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-05-1160; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Warwick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4299; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 95-4A
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newport, Warwick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Warwick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4299; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 95-4A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newport, Warwick, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Warwick, Virginia; Roll: T627_4299; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 95-4A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 4, 1975
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-05-1160; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport News Ward 1, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1899; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 83

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2469; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 685.0; FHL microfilm: 2342203

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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