Morford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: MORFOOT/MORFICT/MORFORD??--NY

pauli936 — 2009-09-16 16:22:59Z

I found my ancestor, William Morford bn bet 1817-1822 NY as Manford and Mofford on the 1850-1860 census, and Moford (some of his Civil War records). I am now trying to find him on the 1830 and 1840 census. William married Mary/Polly Nelson and had several children. However, I am trying to find and prove his parentage. Info was given to me stating that Charles Morford who died 1849 Victor, Ontario, NY was his father, but according to the census, william is not Charles' son. Enid indicated this might be true, but she also could not prove it. Any help on this would be great. I will now search the other spellings of Morford -line by line again - on the 183- and 1840 census.

Re: Morford

pauli936 — 2009-09-13 17:37:14Z

Roberta, I found William and Polly Morford on the 1850 census of Alexander, Genesee, NY. He was listed under the surname of Manford - went line by line and finally found them. Anna was listed there also. Not sure if I mentioned this to you before... Anyway, I now have them located in 1850 and thanks to you in 1860 - ever tho the surnames were wrong - it was definately them. I also looked up Gilbert Nelson (Polly's father) in the 1830 and 1840. What I can't figure out is the children listed on the 1830 and 1840 census. There was 1 extra female bet 5 and 10yr and 1 extra bet 20-30 yr. in the 1930 census. In the 1940 census, 1 extra female bet 10-15 yr(maybe the same one from the 1930 census) and 1 extra bet 30-40 yr (maybe the one from the 1930 on the 20-30 yr), but no one listed as 40-50 yrs which is what Candace would have been. However, it is possible that Candace died before 1940 as I don't have her death date. Will do some more searching on that. Pauli

Morfords in Philadelphia area

WilliamMcCloskey51 — 2009-09-11 20:48:12Z

I'm looking for additional info. on my great grandfather's family (William Morford 1875-1937).Born in Phila.(6th ward) to William & Louisa Lickfeld Morford. His grandparents may have been James and Mary Morford, born in PA - not sure where. Possible brothers George, James.Possible early connection to Montgomery Co. and Conshohocken area.

Re: Morford

rbpierson — 2009-09-04 20:15:18Z

Pauli,
Have you found him on the 1850 or 1860 census? I have tried every which way and haven't found them. I read Batavia and Bethany line by line in 1850.

I have 1870-1900 and his married children.

Roberta

Re: Margaret Morford

oldtimer1940 — 2009-09-04 19:42:25Z

MARGARET MORFORD I SURE HOPE YOU STILL VISIT THIS SITE AS I AM MOST INTERESTED IN YOUR BERGH LINE. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING MY WIFE'S SIDE OUT FOR SOMETIME AND WHAT I HAVE FOLLOWS.
ANDREW BERGH b. abt 1833 in Norway
m. ELIZA JOHNSON b. ? died 1871 wh ?
Children: (all born in no4rway ?)
EDDIE 1885 - ?
JOHN JONAS 1859 - ?
Louie Ludvig 1862 - 1931
Martin 1865 - ?
Christian 1869 - ?

LOUIE LUDVIG 1862 - 1931 was married to JULIA F ROBERTSON b. 4 Mar 1858 d. 28 Jan 1918 Twn of Drammen, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Children:
Grace 1885 - ?
Myrtle Lilly 1901 - 1998
Roger Allen 1903 - 1962

Myrtl Lilly 1901 - 1998 was married to Ingvold Theodore DAHL
he was b. 15 Mar 1905 d. Sep 1985 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Children:
Sandra M 1934 - 1998
Ingvold Louis 1932 - 1985

Sandra M 1934 - 1998 was married to Ellsworth BROOKS he was b 1933 and is still living.

Ellsworth is the youngest brother to my Mother in law Ethel Lorain BROOKS/GIESEKE she died a couple of years back

I believe you may be able to shed some light on my search of the Bergh's in the Eau Claire area.

thanks much for any and all help
robert

Re: Morford

pauli936 — 2009-09-04 10:54:02Z

yep - he is a tough one.... I found the census has him born in NY, also from 1817 -1825 as a birth year depending on the census year. Guess he couldn't remember when he was born. I have several Bells who married Morfords, - but as I can't connect William Morford, I can't say how they fit in. I can give you the names, if you want them. Pauli

Re: Morford

rbpierson — 2009-09-03 19:40:36Z

Pauli, thanks for the note I will change his birthdate to 1822. However, all censuses say he was born in NY.

I am working on my Morford/Bell database and hope to have it on line in January. I am getting censuses for all lines that I have listed.

Your guy is really a tough one.

Roberta

Re: Morford

pauli936 — 2009-09-02 11:43:01Z

Roberta, still am searching for parentage of William Morford. However, I find that according to his Civil War service record he enlisted at the age of 40 in the year 1862. Therefore, this indicates he was born about 1822 instead of 1817. There is also a possibility that he was born in Pennsylvania and not New York. I am now looking into other avenues including some of the Morfords from PA. Pauli

Morford Historian

SENORASIMCOX — 2009-08-25 17:59:15Z

Hello,

I have a copy of the Morford Historian for 1980-1986, these are in a notebook with sheet protectors.....I am willing to depart with it and yes $ is involved, please email me privately, at senorasimcox@aol.com.

jamie
www.senorasimcox.tribalpages.com

Jerry Morford

JIWelsch — 2009-05-18 15:32:42Z

PEORIA, Ariz.-- Jerry Lee Morford, 63, of Peoria, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Hospice of the Valley at Immanuel Care Center, in Peoria.

Services will be at Sunland Lakeside Chapel in Sun City, Ariz.

Visitation will be at Sunland Lakeside Chapel in Sun City.

Mr. Morford was born in Russell. He moved to Arizona in 1969.

He was employed by Action Chemical as a truck driver, retiring in 1996. He worked for Frys as a night maintenance for 3 years.

He served in the Navy Reserve during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include his wife, Nada Irene Morford of Peoria; three daughters, Sandra Kay Morford Cordrey, Laurie Lea Morford, both of Iowa and Nancy Anne Gillis of Mrytle Beach, S. C.; two sons, Tracy Craig Cleveland of Mesa, Ariz and Raymond Walter Cleveland of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Gene Morford of Durante; and 14 grandchildren.

Re: John Morford/PA

ksb6s — 2009-05-04 16:34:00Z

I am looking for more information on Catherine Crow who married Sidney Morford. Can you help? Was she a Native American?

Re: Jerome MORFORD: Civil War Medal of Honor (55th IL Infantry)

oconnellmargo — 2009-04-29 18:49:39Z

I am a direct descendant of Jerome. His grandchildren were nicknamed Pie, Moon, Toad and Frog. My granfather was Frog, who took his name back to be Wilbur (Wib). His twin was Toad, they hated each other. I have a photo of Jerome is front of his sod house on the plains somewhere (Kansas?)with his second wife, a passle of kids, a couple of dogs. I know two of his kids were named Archie and Lola. Anyone have more names?

Keeler Hickok's 3gr grandau looking for Joan Morford Bungum

marjeadams — 2008-11-28 00:46:46Z

Joan, if you are out there, could you please email me at marjea@wildblue.net? I have some questions for you about our
Hickok ancestry. thanks

MORFORD, HENRY- author, etc..

cutler95 — 2008-09-29 00:16:18Z

Looking for Henry Morford scholar. Henry was an author- plus, born 1823 died 1881. I have collected many of his works and letters and want to speak/communicate to anyone who has done same, or who hails from his line. Henry was the son of William Morford (b. Sept. 23, 1796 d. April 28, 1868)and Elizabeth Willett (b. Feb. 14, 1794 near Bay Shore, N.J. d. Jan. 31, 1835). He grew up in Monmouth County, NJ but moved to Brooklyn NY in about 1856 where he was a newspaper editor, magazine editor, writer of novels, poetry, travel guides, plays, and many letters. He had a bookstore at 52 Broadway, and affiliated himself with many of the "power people" of his day, including Whitman, Hawthorne, and Tweed.

There are several mysteries that surround his life and work that I am trying to puzzle out. For instance he was buried next to his wife Blanche D. Morford see Tombstones found at the Cemetery Adjacent to the American Baptist Church, Kings Highway, Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ 69 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748-2001, USA (See http://distantcousin.com/Cemetery/NJ/Monmouth/AmericanBaptis...) BUT there is information that leads me to believe that a woman calling herself, Mary Morford, may have actually been his wife after Blanche.

ALL help appreciated.

Ken Cutler
Gandolf95@aol.com

Nancy Turner Ryherd Morford + Guy Morford

jehu36 — 2008-08-02 13:58:46Z

Looking for descendents of Nancy Turner Ryherd that married
Guy Morford. Don't have any dates on marriage.
Nancy was born 1898 died 1987 Sullivan, ILL.

Thank you
Harold

Morford married Kelly in NC about 1835

RKChesnutt — 2008-05-06 00:50:27Z

Looking for a marriage of a duaghter Morford who married a son Kelly approximately 1835. Had a son named Samuel Morford Kelly in 1839 in Charolette, NC. He later moved to Mississippi and then to Tennessee where he died in Memphis.

I know this is vague, but does it ring any bells?

Re: Daniel Morford 1795-1876

normanmorford — 2008-04-05 01:58:22Z

Sarah Findley Morford was the first wife of Daniel Morford and she is buried in a cemetary a few miles south of Shelbyville. Her grave is in the row closest to the highway (Ind. route 9). Daniel is buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetary just south of Westfield, Indiana, as well as his son William Henry Morford, WHM's wife, and grandson Lewis Franklin Morford and wife Emma Carey. There are other Morfords whose remains are buried in this same cemetary, including some of my father's (Elbert Silas Morford) ashes; his site is on the front row of the cemetary by the road with people in the Horney family; ESM's wife was Harriet Horney and she was buried there also. My name is Norman Lewis Morford and I was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I married Pamela Ruth Patterson Dec. 19, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, and we have three adult children, Robert Horney Morford, Janet Hollis Morford, and Jill Patterson Morford. Each of them is married and has children. Pam and I have nine grandchildren and we will celebrate, God willing, our 50th wedding anniversary this coming Dec. 19, 2008.

Evie Clair Morford

AmandaGribble14 — 2008-03-27 00:38:36Z

I'm looking for information my great grandmother, Evie Clair Morford. She married Charles Webster Rogers in Tennessee in the late 1800s. She had two children, Florence and Evylin, and they lived in McMinnville at the time of the Children's births, around the turn of the 20th century.

I would be so grateful for any information. My great-aunt Florence once did an extensive genealogy of the family, but I am having difficulty locating her son, Charles Bryant, and his children to see if the genealogy exists still.

Thank you, family!

Re: Morford

2006-11-13 00:28:52Z

What proof do you have that these are the parents of William? Pauli

Re: Morford

2006-11-11 17:42:03Z

Hi Pauli,

I don't know anything about the Morford's. I'm trying to find my Dad's real Father. I have the name Harold Charles Morford, on the copy of the marriage license, from Ohio. In the 1920 Fed. Census they were living in Los Angeles, and he was from Colorado. The LDS sight has him born in Salt Lake City, which is where they were married. I don't know any family names, and that might not really be his name.

Sorry

Jolene

Re: Morford

2006-11-11 15:46:22Z

Can you tell me who Susan's parents were? My g-grandmother was a Morford (Anna) bn in NY and died in Michigan. She was born 1849 and died in 1924. Her parents were William Morford bn abt 1817 in NY and Mary/Polly Nelson bn 1827 in NY. I am trying to connect William Morford to parents...... Thanks, Pauli

Morford

2006-10-15 18:49:27Z

My g.grandmother was Susan Isabelle Morford. She was b.
in Va, in 1838. Married Allen Vantine in 1855. They lived in
Bracken County and had 5 children. Susan died in 1921 in
Maysville, Ky. {Mason County.

Re: Jerome MORFORD: Civil War Medal of Honor (55th IL Infantry)

pauli3xx6 — 2008-03-03 11:55:22Z

Carol, can you tell me where you found the information that William is the son of Charles and Anne Finley? I had information from a Charles Morford in Iowa, but either he moved or died as he didn't respond to my question of proof. Any help would be appreciated. Pauli

Re: MORFORD, ROBERT E. b.1860-70 m. Emma Rebecca Kramer

RalphEDeLange — 2008-03-20 17:14:50Z

Doesn't look like a connection. Too little info. Maybe somebody has a Kramer connect. Hopefully. Good humting. Thanks, ralphdelange@hotmail.com in Kalispell, MT

MORFORD, ROBERT E. b.1860-70 m. Emma Rebecca Kramer

RalphEDeLange — 2008-03-20 01:16:33Z

Any oonnections to this family?

MORFORD, JEROME; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh/Default.htm

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

MORFORD, JEROME

Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Entered service at: Bridgers Corner, Ill. Birth: Mercer County, Pa. Date of issue: 2 September 1893. Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

Re: MORFORD, JEROME; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2007-01-17 14:51:48Z

Jerome Morford

BURIAL INFORMATION

Location: Seattle, Washington

Cemetery: Riverton Crest Cemetery

Born: 1841 Mercer County, PA

Died: 1910

Source, additional information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_go/morfo...

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

* Feel free to pass this on to other appropriate resources.

Re: John Morford/PA

SENORASIMCOX — 2006-11-30 21:24:57Z

Hello, I am a Morford descendant, and I would be interested in what you have on the Morfords in Mercer County, PA. Who is the progenitor of those line of Morfords that went from New Jersey to PA?

Re: John Morford/PA

SENORASIMCOX — 2006-11-30 21:24:57Z

Hello, What I am interested in is what Morford's went to Mercer County, PA. I am a descendant of the Morford's that came from New Jersey to York County, Pa then on to Coshocton, Ohio. I am wondering if my Morford line had went into Mercer County at any time before York county. I don't have a Sidney Morford in my tree. Could I possibly have your line?

Re: John Morford/PA

SENORASIMCOX — 2006-11-30 21:24:57Z

Dee & Linda,

Thanks so much for helping, it seems our lines split off after John Morford and Margaret Frazier, I descend from his son John and wife Abigail. I do have Sidney in my tree now, but not his children, I also have his second wife, Eliza Ann Crook, unless that is a first wife, have no dates on her.

jamie

John Morford Stockwell

barb51ny — 2007-07-03 03:12:41Z

I was reading the "Morford Historian"on line and saw mention of John Morford Stockwell b1816 in Kentucky
I have info on his wife Anne Eliza Duncan b1823 in Indiana
- does anyone have any info on the Morford side

I'm not a list member so need to contact me on the message board please

Re: Morford

rbpierson — 2006-11-16 22:51:45Z

Pauli, I am doing some New York census research on your William. In checking the censuses on Charles who we have as his father, Charles doesn't appear to have children the age of William.

I think most of my data on this line was from you to the Morford List a couple of years ago. Have you found any other leads?

Roberta

Re: Morford

rbpierson — 2006-11-12 21:43:06Z

The parents of your William Morford are:
Charles Morford - Anne Finley
Zebulon Morford - Susanna Barton
John Morford Jr. - Abigail
John Morford - Margaret

I can send you my data if you need it.

Roberta

Jarratt Morford and Anna E. Annin

pauli936 — 2006-11-06 14:06:05Z

Jarratt Morford bn 1817 married Anna E. Annin bn abt 1816. Anna's father was Joseph Annin, but I can't find out anything else about her parents. I have several census of 1850, 1860 and 1870. It appears to me that Jarratt and Anna lost 2 children, George and Ann E, who were 3 and 1 respectively in 1850. These children do not appear in the 1860 census - children Esther age 8, George age 6 and Garrett age 1 appear. In the 1870 census another children Mary age 6 appears (with George age 16 and Esther age 18). Does anyone have information on the deaths of George and Anne who appear in the 1850 census or did they go to live with a relative? Also are Thomas and Esther the parents of Jarratt or are Thomas and his first wife, Sarah Taylor his parents? Thanks for any help you can give me. I am kin to both the Annin family and the Morford family.

John Thomas (Jack) Morford disappearance

StevenDCrum — 2007-01-24 18:57:41Z

I am looking for information on a John Thomas Morford, known as Jack. Our family lore has it, that after a divorce from his wife abt. 1930 he left the Upper Penisula of Michigan, and was to have moved to Montana. Fact is, he was never seen or heard from again. Family legend has it that his body was found many years later in a remote area of Montana, inside the car he left in back in 1930, and that it had gone over 40+ years undiscovered. Any information that could lead to the proof of the story would be much appreciated.

Re: Jerome MORFORD: Civil War Medal of Honor (55th IL Infantry)

CarolDunn61 — 2008-03-12 04:42:47Z

Pauli, Go to Rootweb.com and put in William Morford. When the next page comes up click on World Connect and when the page loads, go to the bottom and add b/d of 1817 and NY and Father Charles and info will come up. There are references on there. Think there are 6 different entries. I also probably have it in Morford History somewhere, but that will get you what you want.

Carol in WA

Re: Morford in California

jojonot — 2007-10-31 18:02:05Z

Hi Susan,

U.S. Census > 1930 United States Federal Census > California > Los Angeles > Compton > District 895

California Death Index, 1940-1997
about Noel Loen Morford
Name: Noel Loen Morford
Social Security #: 563095658
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 22 Oct 1893
Birthplace: Iowa
Death Date: 14 Apr 1955
Death Place: Riverside
Mother's Maiden Name: Riggs
Father's Surname: Morford

Name: Noel Morford
Age in 1910: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Edwin S
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's name: Ida M
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ella Scott 54
John Jordan 47
Charles Derby 67
George Derby 35
Lulu Peacock 22
John M Hines 62
Mary Hines 38
Wagne Solan 23
Margaret Solan 25
Oscar Lipman 34
Mollie Lipman 32
Eva Lipman 4
Herman Schrocter 43
Horace E Rhoads 27
Hazel Champion 23
Earl R Reed 22
Walter Hodel 28
Charles Bruce 30
Almon Russell 56
Carrie Russell 51
Dwight Passelman 41
Cora Passelman 41
Frank J Purrie 29
Ernest A Gord 28
George H Crock 31
Louie Ville 24
Vincent B Hayes 23
Ernest A Weaver 36
Beulah Weaver 27
Enna Curtis 49

Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1856 California Lodger
View Record
Edwin S Morford Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1864 Illinois Lodger
View Record
Ida M Morford Edwin S Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1865 Iowa Wife
View Record
Vida Morford Edwin S,
Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1892 Iowa Daughter
View Record
Noel Morford Edwin S,
Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1894 Iowa Son
View Record
Alma Morford Edwin S,
Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1896 Minnesota Daughter
View Record
Floyd Morford Edwin S,
Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1901 Minnesota Son
View Record
Lester Morford Edwin S,
Ida M Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, CA abt 1904 Minnesota Son

1920 United States Federal Census
about Noel L Morford
Name: Noel L Morford
Home in 1920: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
Age: 26 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's name: Ida M
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 122
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Ida M Morford 55
Noel L Morford 26
Floyd A Morford 48
Lester E Morford 10
Asie G Williams 26
Alma B Williams 24

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Noel Loen Morford
Name: Noel Loen Morford
City: Not Stated
County: Kern
State: California
Birthplace: Iowa;United States of America
Birth Date: 22 Oct 1894
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1530796
DraftBoard: 2
Age:

Occupation: Oil Worker, St Lawrence Oil Co., Fellows, CA.

Nearest Relative:

Height/Build: Medium/Medium

Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Dark Brown

He registered June 5-17, Midway District, Kern Co., CA.

He was single, Cauc., Private, Artillery, CA. National Guard, for 3 years.

The number on the registration was 799A, and it was signed N. L. Morford. He was born in New Sharon, IO. on 22 Oct 1894.

Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
about Noel Morford
Name: Noel Morford
Census Date: 24 Jun 1905
County: Sherburne
Locality: Big Lake
Birth Location: Iowa
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Race: White
Father's Birth Location: Illinois
Mother's Birth Location: Iowa
Line: 7
Roll: MNSC_153

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I don't know anything about the Morford family. I've been searching for Harold Charles Morford, from either Ohio or CO. He and my Dad's Mother were married in Nov. 1919 in Salt Lake City, UT. In the 1920 Census they were living in Los Angeles, something happened, and she divorced him. I don't even know if Harold Charles Morford was really his name.

Jolene

jojo.not@verizon.net

Re: Daniel Morford 1795-1876

billmanalex93 — 2007-02-22 08:11:11Z

Would anyone have info on Jesse P.Morford.I know he was born abt.1830 in Ky.His wife's name was Osea Elizabeth Howell.They lived in Tippecanoe County,Indiana.They had 3 daughters Celeste,Martha,Mary,and 2 sons,Daniel(B-1867 in Indiana) and William.I am hoping to find info on Daniel especially. Thank you,Sherri

Joseph Morford

stevecrum_1 — 2007-11-15 13:00:36Z

I am looking for information on a Joseph Morford and his wife Delila. Last known records of them are the 1850 census. They were evidently innkeepers, and had inns in both Coldwater in Branch and in Allen Twp. in Hillsdale Counties, and are listed in both documents.

Both documents also show them with a daughter named Cornelia born abt. 1845. All records stop after 1850.

Joseph was the son of Garrett Morford Sr. from New Jersey who settled in the mid 1830's in Moscow Hillsdale County.

Any info on the wherabouts of this family after 1850 would be greatly appreciated.

Re: MORFORD, ROBERT E. b.1860-70 m. Emma Rebecca Kramer

Margie_Morford — 2008-03-20 01:35:21Z

Not sure I have 2 Roberts but have no dates for them. the parents of mine are Charles W & Gladys Still.

Monmouth Co NJ Morford

carolchanVA — 2007-02-01 21:12:21Z

Found on Gen Web:
115; Charles GORDON and Joseph MORFORD, both of the County of Monmouth... [bound to]...
Josiah HARDY, Governor... 500 pounds... 2 Nov 1761. ... Charles GORDON... obtained license of
marriage for himself and for Catherine MORFORD of Monmouth County afores'd, spinster... [w]
John SMYTH [consent]... I Hannah COX the mother of Catherine MORFORD and Thomas COX the
Fatherinlaw of ye s'd Catherine dow give our free consent to ye... marrge between Charles
GORDON and ye s'd Catherine MORFORD... 2 Nov 1761.

Morford in California

RalphsGirl47 — 2007-10-31 16:30:20Z

My grandfather's sister married a Nole(sp?) Morford and was living in Compton, CA in 1930. Would like to know more about Mr. Morford and his familiy. He was born in 1895 in Iowa.

Re: Morford in California

RalphsGirl47 — 2007-10-31 18:08:18Z

I am sorry that you aren't having any luck with your Morford and I wish I could help, but I do appreciate the info that you sent. Good Luck!
Susan

Rev. Joseph B. Morford

copet1 — 2007-06-17 04:05:15Z

Is anyone familiar with Joseph Morford? He served in Wisconsin as a Freewill Baptist minister. I am President of the Wisconsin Freewill Baptist Historical Society and am trying to find descendants of deceased ministers, like I am, in the hopes of learning more about these people as well as possible orchestrating a “reunion” of the descendants of these ministers in 2008. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: MORFORD, JEROME; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

sandrachilds — 2008-03-10 07:18:38Z

Oops! MORFORD's I mentioned came from Mercer Co., PA and then to Mercer Co., or Warren Co., ILL, and then to Wayne Co., IA.

Sandy Childs

Re: MORFORD, JEROME; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

sandrachilds — 2008-03-10 07:16:58Z

At least two of the Mercer Co., ILL, MORFORD families moved to Humeston, Wayne Co., Iowa, about 1870-1880 time period and lived there for 40+ years.

Look at the 1860+ Mercer Co., Ill. census and then the 1870 and 1880+ Census for Wayne Co., IA. The Morfords are listed. I think you will find a JOHN MORFORD there, and I believe HIRAM T. is one of his sons.

HIRAM T. MORFORD m. my great-aunt Sophia A. Crosby, b. Ill., and her grand neice (Margaret/Maggie McCart) b. Humeston, IA, married a grand-nephew HAZEN HARRISON MORFORD. Another brother/uncle was I.C. MORFORD, -- there are more Morford brothers - will get them to you if you wish.

HIRAM T. MORFORD, his two brothers and his father all joined the Illinois Union Infantry. Hiram was known to be a heroic soldier and was promoted many times. He was in the Union's Grand Parade in front of Lincoln those first day after the war ended.

OK to contact me directly at jschilds@pacbell.net

Re: MORFORD, JEROME; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

hrmorford — 2007-01-17 16:57:07Z

My name is Harvey R. Morford and I was born and raised in Mercer County, PA. As I recall, there were only 5 or 6 Morford families living in Mercer, PA.

I suspect I could possibly be related to Jerome Morford. Given the fact he received the Congressional Medal of Honor, I would be proud to be a relative of his. My father's name was Gottliieb R. Morford and my Grandfather's name was John Morford who I did not know. My father was born March 2, 1895.

Re: Ancestry of Josiah Furman Morford

emodog — 2006-10-16 19:43:32Z

A reply to a query from 1999. I would be happy to furnish the ancestry of Josiah Furman Morford if it's still wanted.
Sincerely Tolman

MORFORD graves in Lenora South Cemetery, Norton Co., Kansas

1transcriber — 2006-11-29 14:57:57Z

Graves for 6 MORFORD individuals are in the Lenora South Cemetery (Lenora, Norton Co., Kansas), on-line transcription at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kslca/index.htm

Morfords mentioned in will of James Brown of Vernon, Trumbull, OH

PGorichky — 2006-09-22 00:15:50Z

I recently received a will for James Brown who is buried in Giddings Cemetery, in Vernon Twp. Brown is a tough name to research and it was a longshot for me and turns out he is not who I was looking for, but, I thought I would post the information from it in hopes that it helps someone else. He is a War of 1812 veteran buried in Giddings Cemetery. Wife Hannah, Anne, daughter (Anne's last name looks like MUNER), Elizabeth Jones, daughter, Sarah Morford, daughter, Mary Ann Brown, daughter. Grand daughter's Hannah Jones and Sarah Jones. Sons Joseph Brown and James Brown. He gives his son Joseph "100 acres of land lying and being in pymatu?? township (probably pymatuning), Mercer Co. and state of Pennsylvania." (Joseph Brown is in Pymatuning Twp in 1850.) and he gives his son James the farm on which he now lives containging 225 acres in Vernon Twp.
Also mentions a son-in-law George Morford. Other names mentioned with no known relation are George Fell and Charles Reynolds.
I hope this helps someone else. I have the entire will if anyone would like any other information from it.
Pam