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Sarah Ellen Stafford 1901 – 1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1901

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 Mar 1975

Death Location: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina

Father: George Stafford

Mother: Mary McPherson

Spouse(s): Lonnie Thompson

Children(s): Rachel Thompson, Albert Thompson, John Thompson, Elmer Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Julian Thompson

The story of Sarah Ellen Stafford began in 1901 in North Carolina. In 1910, Sarah Ellen Stafford resided in Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virgin. In 1930, Sarah Ellen Stafford resided in Albright, Alamance, North Carolina. Sarah Ellen Stafford married Lonnie Albert Thompson, and had children including Rachel Ione Thompson, Albert Newton Thompson, John Sabert Thompson, Elmer Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Julian Thompson. Sarah Ellen Stafford passed away in 1975 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah Ellen Stafford began in 1901 in North Carolina.
  • In 1910, Sarah Ellen Stafford resided in Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virgin.
  • In 1930, Sarah Ellen Stafford resided in Albright, Alamance, North Carolina.
  • Sarah Ellen Stafford married Lonnie Albert Thompson, and had children including Rachel Ione Thompson, Albert Newton Thompson, John Sabert Thompson, Elmer Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Julian Thompson.
  • Sarah Ellen Stafford passed away in 1975 in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Stafford
1860 – 1934
Birth Location: Alamance County, NC
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Mary McPherson
1866 – 1901
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Lonnie Thompson
1902 – 1982
Birth Location: Alamance Co., Nc
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Children(s)

Rachel Thompson
1923 –
Birth Location: Alamance Co., Nc
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Albert Thompson
1926 – 1991
Birth Location: Alamance Co., Nc
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John Thompson
1928 – 2012
Birth Location: Alamance Co NC
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Elmer Thompson
1932 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Dorothy Thompson
1935 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Julian Thompson
1937 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Sarah Stafford's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Stafford
1901 – 1975
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
George Newton Stafford
1860 – 1934
Alamance County, NC
Mary (Angelina) McPherson
1866 – 1901
North Carolina
Grandparents
Nathan Stafford
1828 – 1903
, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Ellen) Albright
1832 – 1911
Orange County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Frederick Stafford
1796 – 1858
Sarah Moffit
1808 – 1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Moffitt
1769 – 1835
Lydia Vestal
1774 – 1798

Sarah Stafford's Descendants

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Sarah (Ellen) Stafford (23 Oct 1901 – 15 Mar 1975) m. Lonnie (Albert) Thompson (20 Dec 1902 – Nov 1982)
  1. 1. Rachel (Ione) Thompson (06 Sep 1923 – ) m. Cornelius (Edwin) Braxton (13 May 1916 – 11 Jul 1988)
  2. 2. Albert (Newton) Thompson (19 Jan 1926 – 10 Feb 1991) m. Myrtle (Louise) Riley (26 Apr 1927 – )
    1. 1. Gary (Albert) Thompson (30 Jan 1964 – )
  3. 3. John (Sabert) Thompson (01 Oct 1928 – 13 Jan 2012)
  4. 4. Elmer Thompson (Abt. 1932 – )
  5. 5. Dorothy Thompson (Abt. 1935 – )
  6. 6. Julian Thompson (Abt. 1937 – )

Sarah Stafford's Timeline

6 Records

1901
23 Oct 1901
Birth of Sarah Ellen Stafford in North Carolina
North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 9
Sarah Ellen Stafford resided here in Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Sarah Ellen Stafford resided here in Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 34
Sarah Ellen Stafford resided here in Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 39
Sarah Ellen Stafford resided here in Albright, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
Albright, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
1975
15 Mar 1975
Age 74
Death of Sarah Ellen Stafford in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1901
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2868; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-12
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 238-06-2308; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1973
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: 1671; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 300.0; FHL microfilm: 2341405
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1637; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375650
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [7] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1637; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375650

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: 1671; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 300.0; FHL microfilm: 2341405

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2868; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Albright, Alamance, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2868; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 238-06-2308; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alamance
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Graham, Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1975
    Event Place: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 238-06-2308; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1973
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel Methodist Church, Graham, Alamance Co., Nc
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
    [2] Public Member Trees, Cited in the family tree "Bishop-Fentress Family Tree" created by "CindyFentress58
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