http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/mb.ashx 2008-11-08 22:23:37Z http://c.ancestry.com/s/0/p/0/i/logo.gif http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/mb.ashx 175 38 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx Thanks. 2008-11-08 22:23:37Z badminton http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1.1/mb.ashx I am descended from the Hon John Horsford's brother Valentine Horne Horsford 1770-1804. I don't know much more about your branch - but there is a string of messages regarding the Wst Indies Horsfords on Roots web, so you may pick up more there. It seems some of the Horsfords 'distinguished' themselves in the military, my branch entered the Church and the others were plantation owners until the 1840's. The slave records now available make sombre reading 2008-11-08 22:21:00Z summer89time http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1/mb.ashx Are you related to the Horsfords?<br>My great grandmother is the Annie Ellen Foulquier Richardson who married Wesley Horsford in 1866 - I understood the marriage to be in Trinidad and not Antigua.Would like details if you have them.<br>Their daughter, Eliza Sophia Dasent Horsford married Michael Dykers Hill 13 Feb 1895 in Demarara, British Guiana. They had two children.<br>After Wesley's death 28 June 1870 aged 26, AEFR married the Rev John Richard Finlay Tull, Methodist Minister.<br> 2008-11-08 19:49:47Z badminton http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4/mb.ashx Wesley Turner Horsford b 1844 m Annie Ellen Foulquier Richardson in Antigua 1866.<br>Their daughter was Eliza Sophie Daisant b 1867 in Trinidad, died England 1958<br>Wesley's father was Rev Dr John Horsford 1814-1897 married Sophie Turner 1816-1887 <br>Son of Hon John Jenkins Horsford b 1765 and Mary Osbourne<br>Who was son of John Horsford 1714-1754 married Christian Jenkins 1763. He was a member of the Council of Antigua and is interred in Bath Abbey.<br>His father was George Horsford d1754 and married to Henrietta Sawcolt daughter of John Sawcolt. There is a village in Antigua called Sawcolt. And his father was Isaac Horsford m to Mary, both of Antigua, but came over from St Kitts. Groupf of English went to St Kitts in 1690's 2008-11-08 18:46:17Z summer89time http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.4/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1/mb.ashx I am a descendent of John Horsford of Buckworth 1744 and Benjamin Horsford of Swineshead Bedfordshire Johns father. Does this make a connection with your Horsfords?<br> Hugh Barnett 2006-01-09 15:46:24Z @@hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Hi!<br> My GGGGrandparents where John Horsford and Mary Measures also. My line is through Ann Horsford who married John Barnett or Barnard. I show Benjamin as being born on 26 March 1716 Swineshead. Baptised 19 May 1716. Died 14 May 1770. This is from the Parish Register. My information comes from my Cousin who is a Geneologist and works in the Geneology Library of the LDS in Salt Lake City. She is a Morman. <br> I think this makes you a cousin about three times removed. I was in touch a few years ago with the Horsfords of Upper Dean. They are the Direct descendents of Benjamin. Are you familiar with them?<br> My e-mail address is <a href="mailto://hbarnett@tampabay.rr.com">hbarnett@tampabay.rr.com</a>. I have a considerable amount of info on the Horsfords. It might be better to communicate directily with me.<br> I now live in Florida. <br> Great to hear from you <br> Hugh<br><br> 2006-01-09 15:46:24Z @@hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Correction on the e mail address it should be <br><a href="mailto://hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com">hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com</a><br><br> Hugh 2006-01-09 15:46:24Z @@hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Do you have the birthdates and places of birth for the Horsfords in question?<br> Hugh<br> 2006-01-09 15:46:24Z @@hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Sorry. I had hoped that I could find a connection with my Horsfords in England. I had both a John and James but the dates don't match at all. They are from the area around Huntingdonshire and Swineshead. <br> Hugh 2006-01-09 15:46:24Z @@hbarnett2@tampabay.rr.com http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5/mb.ashx Does anyone have information of Spencer Horsford (the spelling of his name in the 1850 census: Horseford) who lived in Tennessee in the 1840s. He was married to Isabell Beaty and one of his children was my gggrandmother Fanny Horsford (spellings of name include: Horseford, Hosford). I believe Isabell died before 1850 and he married a Lucinda about 1850, she was 37 and he was 28. I can't find anything on him or his family after this time or before this time. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. 2005-08-03 00:48:20Z badean http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/12/mb.ashx Does anyone know a Wylis Hosford who is said to have been born in England in abt. 1782 and came to the US in abt. 1812 with two brothers, James Isaac &amp; John. May be connected to the Hosford families in middle GA. 2005-02-24 13:36:21Z jihosfordjr http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/12/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/11/mb.ashx An interested in the Swainshead/Buckworth, Eng. Horsfords - family of Thomas (b.1744) &amp; Rebecca (b 1754). Their son, John (b abt. 1777), is said to have married Sarah Ibbs on 4/13/1800. Conflicting info. indicates that Sarah died in 1800. No additional info. found on either.<br><br>Also would like info. on the two brothers of Thomas (b. 1744) - James (b.1746) and John ( b. 1747). All were sons of Benjamin Horsford (b.1716) &amp; Mary Harris (b.1722) 2005-02-23 14:32:55Z jihosfordjr http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/11/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.3/mb.ashx hi, my great-grandmothers name was clautilda matilda horsford she was born in aruba is she a realtive by any chance? she later moved to grenada 2005-01-08 23:31:21Z destinysbutterfly http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.3/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Barbara Higdon, who is a great family researcher, found it in a newspaper article, I tried to read my copy but have not been able to get you a clear copy of the text (and to save my soul I don't remember what paper it was. I am attaching my copy, maybe you can make it out). However, she and many others are researching the Beaty, Nutt lines. Try to find some of her postings on the message board and she will get back to you!<br><br>Here is a little more dry info on Spencer-much of it was handed down in the Hosford family but It's the most info I've got on where Spencer came from. By the way, it is the assumption that Mary's mother was Isabell Beaty. The idea of Isabell dying in childbirth has been widely supposed, but no one knows for sure. <br><br>BIOGRAPHY: Author: Harry Hosford Date: 25 Jun 2003 3:31 PM GMT <br> Surnames: Hosford, Horsford <br> Classification: Query <br> In Reply to: Fanny Hosford (Nutt) again by: Brenda <br>Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse Print Message <br>Ref [a] - Descendants of James Horsford of Rockingham Co, NC, Dec 1982 by Eugene Horsford<br>[b] - 1850 Census: Lewis Co, TN<br>[c] - 1860 Census: Stewart Co, TN<br>[d] - IGI Tennessee<br><br>Spencer was born about 1822 in Tennessee [b,c]. It is presumed that he was the youngest son of Richard Horsford but this is is uncertain. He married Isabella Boyd Beatey in Williamson Co, TN 22 Feb 1842 [a, d]. Spencer married second Lucinda ??? Floyd in Lewis Co, TN 20 Jul 1849 [d]. 1850 Census of Lewis Co, TN Spencer and Lucinda are shown living with Spencer's two daughters by his first marriage: Fanny and Mary C, and with Lucinda's four sons by her previous marriage: James T. born abt 1839; William B, born abt 1842; Allen G. born abt 1843 and Reuben G. born abt 1845 [b]. In the 1880 Census of Stewart Co, TN Spencer is shown married to Ellen ???, born abt 1853 TN [c]. Spencer and his family were living in District 9, Stewart Co, TN his occupation listed as Farmer [c] 2004-10-14 14:45:11Z badean_ http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Thank you so much for your information. I will contact her for a clearer copy of the paper article. This is wondeful! Deby Hill 2004-10-12 16:49:55Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1/mb.ashx Brenda: You know much more than I. In the 1870 census, Spencer is shown age 51 with wife Sarah, 38. We were not sure whether Isabell or Lucinda was the mother of Mary, but thought Isabell, but I did not know the story of the move to Texas, and I was glad to have that story. Can you tell me the Source? I would like to document it. From something I found, I wondered if Isabell died in childbirth with Mary, but I could not confirm it. I assume your Fanny is Frances. And I have a James. Are there other siblings? Thank you, Deby Hill 2004-10-10 23:45:04Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1/mb.ashx This is all I have delved about Mary Horsford (Is it correct?). She is the younger sister of MY gggrandmother Fanny Horsford (who married Jessie Franklin Nutt in Tennessee). I would love to find out what happened to Spencer and Isabel. I can send you a little more. But, I know so little about what happened to Spencer OR Fanny. Later! Brenda <br><br>BIOGRAPHY: Mary C. Horseford is the youngest child of Isabella Boyd Beatty and Spencer Horseford. She was born in July 1849 and I have wondered if Isabella died in childbirth since Spencer married Lucinda Floyd on July 20, 1849. Mary was married to Alfred Hime on June 28, 1867 in Lewis County, TN by M. A. Nutt, MG. The story that I have heard is that Mary and Alfred moved to Texas and Mary died in childbirth but the child lived. Alfred returned to Tennessee on horseback with his son. <br><br>BIOGRAPHY: re: Barbara Higdon, geneologist and ancester<br><br><br>BIOGRAPHY: Mary and Alfred were married by Maben Nutt, MG (Minister of the Gospel). Jesse Franklin Nutt's father.<br><br>DEATH: Died in childbirth 2004-10-10 04:36:15Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1/mb.ashx Brenda: My husband descends from Spencer Horseford's daughter. Mary. I have not done a lot of work on this line, but would love to share information. Mary married alfred Hime, my husband's GGGgrandfather. Deby Hill 2004-10-10 02:04:19Z deby53 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/5.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx According to will info I got from a Harry Horsford in Illinois, James Horsford died 1790. He gave all his land(340 acres) on Hogan's Creek, all stock of horses cattle,hogs household furniture and money to son John. To son James, a horse worth 20 pounds, to daughter Margrate 1 milk cow and calf,2 blankets. <br>John was born abt. 1755 and died abt 1802. his wife was Elizabeth Lynn ???.She was born abt. 1756 and died abt 1802.He gave Elizabeth 1/3 of land called McColom tract and 1/3 of other estate .After her death,land to be divided abtween sons John and William. To daughter Catrin Cove,20 shillings. to son Richard all property already given to him and 1 black mare and 2 pounds_____. To son John 1/3 of McColom tract and 1 colt. To son William other 3rd of McColom tract and 1 horse .To daughter Elizabeth 1 bed and_____ furniture,1 cow and calf and 1/3 of household . To daughter Jimime 1 bed and furniture,1 cow and calf and 1/3 of furniture To daughter Polly 1 cow and calf and her mother make her a bed and clothing equal worth to other above mentioned and that my wife give her bed at her death.<br>The reference to info was by Eugene Horsford December 1982. Don't have an address for him or know how he is<br>related.<br>The info I got from FamilySearch.org gave same wife(Elizabeth), but children were James-born 1821,Mary,born 1823, Martha Ann,born 1824, Jackson born 1826,Julianna born 1835,Craven,born 1830<br> My grgrand mother was Mary Polly Horsford,married to Elisha Allen of Rockingham Co,NC I think she must have answered to Polly- on my grandparents marriage license, his parents are listed as Elisha and Polly Allen. I don't know if my Polly is same Polly as one in will.<br>I have been fortunate to receive info about my family from unknown cousin in Ruffin NC. Hope this info helps you and hope if you have further you will share. Pat. 2004-10-08 21:34:35Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1/mb.ashx yes. I am also descendant of that John Horsford (= Mary Measures). Have you got proof of John's father? Everyone I know believes it is Benjamin of Swineshead but we haven't found the christening date. My line goes John to Benjamin = Sarah Seward to James Alfred = Emily Strangward to Charles = Mabel Mash (who is my grandfather). <br>Now live in Norfolk. Born and brought up in Bedfordshire.<br><br>Where do you fit in? 2004-08-18 21:38:40Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/7/mb.ashx 2004-04-14 01:49:44Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/7/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3.1.1/mb.ashx To Patricia Horsford, Essex.<br><br>Sorry delay am novice family searches but would recommend the mormon familysearch.org site where you can obtain their complete listings for Horsfords by country/year etc - which is where I began and find most Horsfords originate from just one or two families in the 1500's in Bedfordshire area. (or just enter Guy Steel and look at what comes up) I can not spot a Guy Horsford in my printout. 2003-04-26 13:32:36Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4/mb.ashx Further prior entry - have traced my family tree back to 1700s in Isle of Wight UK.<br>With much thanks to IOW Records office who kindly photocopied all their Horsford Card Index records and can share with others as they do not seem to be on any website?<br>Looking for further prior links with Horsford Bedforshire origins in 1500s - Henry Horsford IOW married twice in 1748 and 1757. 2003-04-26 13:14:49Z http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.1/mb.ashx Can't help with this, but am looking for ties to Samuel L. Horsford born on Antigua in 1849, married Augusta Shiell. 2004-04-20 22:25:30Z HaroldBillings33 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1/mb.ashx Looking for a Wesley Horsford whom I believe was working for a Trinidadian newspaper at the time of his marriage to Annie Ellen Foulquier Richardson (born island of St. Martin). They had one daughter, Eliza Daisent. <br>Anyone with knowledge of Wesley's marriage please get in touch. As I have never been able to find his name anywhere I just wonder if his first name was NOT Wesley but something else.<br><br><br> 2002-09-21 19:24:58Z badminton http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.1.1/mb.ashx Harold<br>Don't know of a Samuel born Antigua 1849 but have taken note and when I look through all my Horsford items will get back to you.<br>Regards<br>Heather<br><br>There is a Samuel, son of Elizabeth baptized 1871 in Barbados. 2002-09-21 19:24:58Z badminton http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/2/mb.ashx Researching Charles HORSFORD who was born Ca. 1875 in ANTIGUA ans was married to Ann SIMON. They had the following children: Leonard (born 1911), Robert, Henrietta and Phyllis HORSFORD.<br><br>Researching the ancestors of Charles HORSFORD and Ann SIMON; where they from in Antigua, birth / marriage / death dates; other descendants, etc.<br><br>Any information, please contact Anthony JOSEPH at <a href="mailto://anjoseph@juno.com">anjoseph@juno.com</a> 2003-04-03 04:04:53Z AnthonyNJOSEPH http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/2/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/6/mb.ashx I just learned my greatgrandmother was Mary "Polly" Horsford married to Elisha Allen of Rockingham,NC. I had info her name was POLLY,but didn't know her maiden name and luckily some one found the info and gave it to me. Our family has never known anything about our ancestors and have tried very hard to find the info. My daddy,Elisha,born 1889 in Rockingham Co,died 1946. Mom died 1971. She said from day daddy died to day she died,she didn't know anything about daddy's family,cause he didn't talk about them. If Mary is in your family tree,would you know when and where she was born and when and where she passed away? I will appreciate any info you can pass along. 2003-09-09 18:10:46Z PatHoneycutt34 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/6/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/9/mb.ashx Hello, read your post- and wondering if you have any info about Mary"Polly"Horsford married to Elisha Allen of Rockingham Co.NC. They were my gr grandparents and want to know any and all info I can find.I don't know when they married,but Elisha's death was 1872. Don't have any info on Mary at all. Thanks for any info you can offer. 2004-07-21 14:05:07Z PatHoneycutt34 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/9/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/8/mb.ashx Hello, Anyone out there know anything about Elisha Allen-Mary"Polly" Horsford marriage? They are my GGGrandparents,but have no info about them except their child- Joseph- my grandfather. Thank you for any info. Pat Honeycutt <a href="mailto://figeater34@yahoo.com">figeater34@yahoo.com</a> 2004-07-20 18:26:28Z PatHoneycutt34 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/8/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx My grgrandmother was Mary Polly Horsford married to Elisha Allen of Rockingham Co.NC. I received info from a Horsford in Illinois that her father was John Horsford and her mother was Elizabeth Lynn. I looked up FamilySearch.org and found the same info-but list of children was not same as he gave me.Who is correct?He sent me copy of James Horsford's will-John's father.Guess I will just have to keep wondering about my ancestors. 2004-10-07 22:40:59Z PatHoneycutt34 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/10/mb.ashx Is any one related to Eugene Horsford that did some reseach on Horsford Family? My grgrandmother was Mary Polly Horsford married to Elisha Allen of Rockingham Co.NC. I am trying to find some info about Mary Polly-where she was born,lived before she married ,where she passed away,date of death,burial. Thank you. Pat Honeycutt--- <a href="mailto://figeater34@yahoo.com">figeater34@yahoo.com</a> 2004-09-22 13:28:00Z PatHoneycutt34 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/10/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1/mb.ashx I am a Bedfordshire/Huntingdonshire Horsford stuck in 1744 before I can link up with the others in Beds. Was born in Beds. Now live in Norfolk.<br>Any relations out there? 2003-10-19 07:12:12Z suegatt http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/4.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.2/mb.ashx I don't recognize the names you have but I have an Isabella (Bella) Horsford who married Henry De Souza. I've heard that Isabella also went by the name de Cambra although Horsford was on her birth certificate. The de Cambra name had something to do with a orphanage her father was in or something like that. I still have to get the story straight. Isabella and Henry had 4 children: Carl, Elaine, Robert and Anthony. Any connections? 2003-07-30 23:05:44Z Chellsy302 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/1.2/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3.1/mb.ashx Hello Jenny, My fathers name was Sydney Horsford who died 10 years ago,there were 3 in the family Jim sid &amp; joyce who is still a live,my dad said his fathers name was Guy steel who was killed in the first war, i have been unable to find a guy Horsford,have you heard of him? we all come from Kent but moved to essex in 1957, but my aunt joyce is still in kent well heres still looking. Bye pat 2003-02-13 21:37:59Z patriciaann521131 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3/mb.ashx I am now 65 and last remaining local Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales member of family, being eldest by parents Frank Vincent Horsford and Hilda Barbara Betty Stubbs of Chester married 1936.<br><br>Unfortunately, I know nothing of my late father's parents Frank Horsford and Melitta Owen who apparently passed away when he was only three - giving birth to a brother Bernard (now deceased) and were subsequently brought up here in Holyhead by various Aunts.<br><br>I was even more fascinated to few years ago learn that there was a village named 'Horsford in Norfolk' just a few miles away from where I was actually born; so I would truly love to hear from anyone who might be able to provide some links or information my prior ancestry/heritage etc.?<br><br>Please help as I am not only complete Windows/Internet novice; but also fighting throat cancer and not able to master my own searches!<br><br>Many Thanks,<br>Jenny X. <br> 2002-11-03 16:16:23Z jhorsford1 http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.horsford/3/mb.ashx