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William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford 1888–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Walter Sanford

Mother: Rose Greenough

Spouse(s): Flora Aker

Children(s): William Sanford, Charlotte Sanford, Alfred Sanford, Leona Sanford

The story of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford / began in 1888 in Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford married Flora Beatrice Aker, and had children including Alfred Hollis Sanford, Charlotte Birdena Sanford, Leona Myrtle Sanford, Pearl J Sanford, William W Sanford. William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford / passed away in 1955 in Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // began in 1888 in Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // married Flora Beatrice Aker, and had children including Alfred Hollis Sanford, Charlotte Birdena Sanford, Leona Myrtle Sanford, Pearl J Sanford, William W Sanford.
  • William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // passed away in 1955 in Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Sanford
1863–1906
Birth Location: Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
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Rose Greenough
1869–1949
Birth Location: Lakeville, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Flora Aker
1886–1957
Birth Location: Ellershouse, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
FA

Children(s)

William Sanford
1920–1937
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Charlotte Sanford
1926–2007
Birth Location: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Alfred Sanford
1917–
Birth Location: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Leona Sanford
1918–2007
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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William Sanford's Ancestors

Self
William Sanford
1888–1955
Birth Place: Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Walter Allen Sanford
1863–1906
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Rose (Evelyn) Greenough
1869–1949
Lakeville, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sanford's Descendants

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William (A. and Flora B. (Aker)) Sanford (05 Jan 1888–1955) m. Flora (Beatrice) Aker (21 Feb 1886–1957)
  1. 1. William (W) Sanford 1920–1937
  2. 2. Charlotte (Birdena) Sanford 1926–2007
  3. 3. Alfred (Hollis) Sanford 1917–
  4. 4. Leona (Myrtle) Sanford 1918–2007 m. John (Joseph Alexa) Sr 1920–2002
    1. 1. John (Joseph Alexa) Jr 1946–2015
    2. 2. Joan (Leslie) Alexa 1944–2019
    3. 3. Stanley (William) Alexa 1950–2005
    4. 4. Nancy (Catherine) Alexa 1943–2015

William Sanford's Timeline

16 Records

1886
1886
Birth of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford //
None
1887
05 Jan 1887
Birth of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // in Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
1888
05 Jan 1888
Birth of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // in Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 29
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1920
01 Apr 1920
Age 32
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // appeared in census in Hildreth St, Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Hildreth St, Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
01 Apr 1930
Age 42
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // appeared in census in Lakeview Rd, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lakeview Rd, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 52
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // appeared in census in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 52
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1949
1949
Age 61
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Lakeview Ave, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lakeview Ave, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1949
1949
Age 61
William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1955
16 Jul 1955
Age 67
Death of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // in Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1955
1955
Age 67
Burial of William A. and Flora B. (Aker) Sanford // in Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090; Microfilm Roll: 136
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Bangor and Houlton, Maine, ca. 1906-1953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3428; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Servi
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1618; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9-505
    [4] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [5] New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index
    [6] New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records, Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659–1947
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 523
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Middlesex; Roll: 1674350; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Newport Corner, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Middlesex; Roll: 1674350; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1904
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 523

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1908
    Event Place: Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Bangor and Houlton, Maine, ca. 1906-1953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3428; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Servi

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyngsboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 930; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0476; Image: 225.0; FHL microfilm: 2340665

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1913
    Event Place: Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Bangor and Houlton, Maine, ca. 1906-1953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3428; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Servi

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Middlesex; Roll: 1674350; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1917
    Event Place: 339 W. Sixth St, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Hildreth St, Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 523

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Lakeview Rd, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyngsboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 930; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0476; Image: 225.0; FHL microfilm: 2340665

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1618; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9-505

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Massachusetts; Microfilm Series: M2090; Microfilm Roll: 136

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Lakeview Ave, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Lakeview Ave, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_715; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 523

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1955
    Event Place: Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] "newspaperarchive.com", newspaperarchive.com, Ancestry.com. The Lowell Sun (Lowell, Massachusetts) [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
    Original data:The Lowell Sun. Lowell, MA, USA. Database created from microfilm copies of the newspaper.
    Lowell Sun (Lowell MA) Sat

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Sherburne Cemetery, Tyngsborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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