Pafford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John H.Pafford

FLBare — 2009-07-17 01:57:55Z

My grandfather (James Tivis Pafford) was brother to Worley and Muncie. James Tivis Pafford and Anna Belle Neff married in Tennesee, and had one child, John Neff Pafford (My father). The family moved to Detroit, Michigan where James lived until his death 15 Jan 1951. I have lots of pictures of the family, but no names associated with the pictures. I have been posting them as I have time on the Pafford family tree in Ancestry.com as time permits. Children's pictures (with names written on photo) are "Zoe" and C.B.

Re: John H.Pafford

FLBare — 2009-07-17 01:35:25Z

John H. Pafford and Frances A. are the parents of my grandfather, James T. Pafford. He married Anna Belle Neff and had one son, John Neff Pafford, my father.

Re: Mary M. Pafford, Kerr Texas b1860

pamhall156 — 2009-05-04 20:14:48Z

I have the same info for Williams middle name (Elkanah) and they lived in Center Point.

Lota Lavina Pafford

nnote1 — 2009-03-16 05:04:53Z

Married to William Alva Droullard. Looking for information on her parents

Re: William Pafford

lremy6 — 2009-03-15 02:36:16Z

John C. Pafford age 53, a resident of Beetown, Grant Co Wisconsin, occupation a miner. He provided information in an affidavid for Wm. Charles Remy about 1880/1882 assisting in Mr. Remy's application for a pension. Mr. Remy's daughter
America Susan married a Redman and some of his sons married Currants, half siblings of the Redmans. James W Redman also assisted in his information for the pension for Mr. Remy.

Lorna Remy

Re: Mary M. Pafford, Kerr Texas b1860

Hjpglasgow — 2009-03-07 21:46:14Z

I don't have information on Mary, except that she was one of William E. Pafford's 8 children. I have names of all the children. My records show that William's middle name was Elkanah - do you have the same? I am also descended through Randolph Pafford, Marion Pafford, and Levin Pafford.
Randolph Pafford and family lived at Center Point for some time and bought land there. When he moved on to Del Rio, William stayed in Center Point and Randolph either gave or sold his land to him. Good luck in finding information on Mary.

Jeanne

Re: mary margaret pafford

pamhall156 — 2009-02-12 00:51:44Z

Did she marry John H. Johnson by chance? My gg-grandmother is Mary M. Paffod.....just wondering :)

Re: James (England) & Thomas (Eng & NC) Pafford

airlandseapetssu — 2009-02-11 16:23:41Z

I do not have a copy of the will, but it can be ordered from England. The information came to the Pafford Group at Yahoo.com via Rachel Littlechild. She occassionly contributes to this message board.

Here in the information she provided:

"I recently obtained the will of Thomas Paffard, gentleman of Portsea, Hampshire, England, 1811

Thomas (bap. 29 Oct 1761 Saint Thomas, Portsmouth) was the son of James Paffard and Martha Binsted not as commonly thought James Paffard and Mary Matthews.

Thomas Paffard l believe was buried 16 Jan 1811 in Portsea.
His wife Nanny (Saunders) Paffard died in 1823. She was buried 09 Apr 1823 Portsea age 62. Nanny sometimes appears as Nancy but l think that’s just different handwriting.

His will mentions his wife Nanny Paffard, brother in law James Saunders, children Thomas Paffard, Jane Freeman Paffard, James Henry Paffard & Samuel Saunders Paffard.

I have heard rumours that they spent time in Kingston, Jamaica but l wonder if that is because they lived in Kingston, Portsea, Hampshire, England. (Kingston is in the middle of Portsea island, just to the north of Fratton and east of Landport.)

I can find nothing to indicate that they went to Jamaica or the USA at any time, so think the US Paffords must come from another branch. Thomas was a very popular Pafford name so that’s quite possible.

Do you know what the original idea that it was the Thomas Pafford who married Nanny Saunders who went to the US was based on? Any ideas may help me come up with another solution.

Please let me know what you think,

Regards Rachel Littlechild"

John Pafford

Re: James (England) & Thomas (Eng & NC) Pafford

FredPafford165 — 2009-02-10 16:55:00Z

Is there a copy of the Thomas Pafford's will that died in England 1811 available. If so where may I obtain or see the information on his children contained in the will.

Mary M. Pafford, Kerr Texas b1860

pamelaatdisney — 2009-01-30 00:45:43Z

looking for information/pictures of Mary M. Pafford (my gg grandmother). Mary is the daughter of William E. Pafford b 1833.

Mary married Henry Gustavus Johnson, they had my grandfather Floyd Ira Johnson

PAFFORD Lola LEUTY and Walter E

t42justin — 2009-01-01 20:52:42Z

PAFFORD Lola LEUTY and Walter E

I photographed this tombtone in the Justin Cemetery, Justin, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.
If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

PAFFORD Dora E and Walter F

t42justin — 2009-01-01 20:52:29Z

PAFFORD Dora E and Walter F

I photographed this tombtone in the Justin Cemetery, Justin, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.
If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

James (England) & Thomas (Eng & NC) Pafford

airlandseapetssu — 2008-10-16 17:56:28Z

For those of you who trace their family lines back to England through Thomas Pafford will need to revise their family tree. It has been proven that the information for Thomas Pafford (c1761 Eng to 1849 TN)is a mixture of two Thomas Paffords. The English Thomas is believed to have died in England in 1811 and left a will that mentioned his children that we have been claiming as direct ancerters.

It is now believed that the North Carolina Paffords are descendents from a John Pafford who died in Surry Co, NC about Feb 1786. It is definite that he was the father of Samuel and Rachel who most of us say are the siblings of James Pafford. It is though he is the father of William and possibly a James.

As this information has just come to light, not a lot of informaiton is available. I would appreciate any information concerning this John Pafford, his wife, children, etc. Does anyone have any information on Nancy, the wife of Thomas c1861 to 1849 in DeKalb Co, TN?

The above John is not the same John Pafford that lived in the Charleston, SC area during the Revolutionary War.

John Pafford

Re: Pafford - Smyth County, Va

LorriePafford — 2008-02-11 05:06:09Z

Cindy,
Have you tried researching the census recordsfor Smyth Cty, Va? My husband's Paffords are from Smyth County, VA. I will try to research my copies and pictures from the family cemetery to see if I have any info on your family.
Lorrie Pafford

Re: Pafford Genealogy

paffordwr — 2008-01-24 20:02:16Z

Hi Virginia,

I'm William R. Pafford, and until recently I didnt know any ancestors beyond my grandfather, Robert Berrien Pafford Sr. I would be so grateful if you would share what you have researched about the Pafford line. I think I have found that James Pafford, the father of Thomas Pafford lived in England, and Thomas, along with his son who was also named James migrated to America in 1810. I'm interested in anything and everything... Pafford family history in America and the Pafford line that goes way beyond James Pafford in England. Stories included. Thanks for any info you can share with me.

william pafford (USA) to james pafford (England) and beyond

paffordwr — 2008-01-23 20:41:53Z

Hi all. I'm William R. Pafford, son of Waldo Russell Pafford, son of Robert Berrien Pafford Sr., son of John Franklin Pafford, son of Berrien Pafford, son of James Henry Pafford, son of Thomas Pafford, son of James and Mary (Matthews)Pafford (England). I just started looking up my ancestors and have found little to nothing so far. If you have any history or family infomation. I'd love to read it. I'd also like to continue the family tree past James Pafford (England) going back as far as possible. Thank in advance for any help.

William

Re: Thomas Pafford - d. 1849 DeKalb Co, TN

lemuelh1 — 2007-07-09 11:06:20Z

SO PLEASED THAT YOU RESPONDED. THE WILLIAM PAFFOARD THAT IS OF INTREST TO OUR FAMILY WAS LIVING IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND IN THE COUNTY OF HAMSHIRE IN 1883 AND MARRIED MY 3xGREATGRANDMOTHER AS HIS SECOND WIFE. WE LOST THE FAMILY CONNECTION FOR A FEW YEARS AFTER WILLIAM'S STEP-SON BROUGHT HIS DAUGHTER, MY GREATGRANDMOTHER, TO AMERICA AND LEFT HER HERE WITH ANOTHER FAMILY AND RETURNED TO ENGLAND WHERE HE WAS KILLED BY A TEAM OF RUN AWAY HORSES ABOUT 6 YEARS LATER. SHE HAD NO MEMORY OF HER MOTHER AND NEVER SAW HER FATHER AFTER THE DAY HE KISSED HER AND LEFT HER IN NEW YORK. WE HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAM PAFFARD TO AGNES ROSINA BESFER. THERE SEEMS TO A STRONG CONNECTIN TO PAFFARDS IN HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND. HOPE THIS HELPS. MANY THANKS, JESSIE

Re: Thomas Pafford - d. 1849 DeKalb Co, TN

Hjpglasgow — 2007-07-08 23:57:48Z

Hi Dinah Adams - I just discovered your message, so I won't be surprised not to hear from you after 6 years. I am the great granddaughter of Randolph Pafford, also. My grandfather was Marion and my father was Levin.

Jeanne Pafford Glasgow

Catherine (Smith) Pafford - b. 1846 Johnson Co., IN

2006-12-15 17:09:12Z

Looking for information on Catherine (Smith)
Pafford. Born Nov 1846 in Johnson Co.,IN.
Married John Pafford (1845). Would like to
death date and place. Know her father was
George Smith but do not know her mother. Any
information appreciated.

Robert B. Pafford (1892-1979)

2006-12-15 17:06:24Z

any information on Robert B Pafford SR. from from Tampa,Fl.(hillsborough) born march 3, 1892. died march 1979. would be appreciated.

Re: John H.Pafford

2005-07-22 22:49:01Z

Cindy, I found Worley Pafford in the 1920 census
with wife and children.
Iowa, Woodbury CO, Sloan Township
Pafford, Worley 37 VA VA VA Farm Laborer
cant read wife,s name 24 NC NC KY
Heith 4 1/2 VA VA NC
Hazel 2 8/12 VA VA NC
Theodore 5/12 Iowa VA NC

Anna

Re: John H.Pafford

2004-12-05 03:12:06Z

John H. Pafford was married to Frances A. Nelson..My grandfather Worley born 1882 was their son. He was killed at the Cudahy Plant in Sioux City Ia in 1927. His wife Zola (Boyer) was not living with him and the children at this time. There children's names were - Heath, Hazel, Theodore, b. 1919 Whiting Ia. (my dad) Mable, and Wanda..There were many articles in the paper in Sioux City as they were basically orphaned there. Muncie Pafford from Smyth co. Va. was Worley's youngest brother and he rode a train and took the kids back to Sugar Grove, Va. Zola went to Virginia at some time and got the kids and brought them to Omaha, Nebraska. I am trying to find a death date and place for James M. Pafford and his wife Nancy (Shupe) They would be my great-great-grandparents. I do know that Frances A.(Nelson) Pafford's father's name was Tevis Nelson buried the Nelson cemetery in Smyth Co. Would love to hear from anyone that has any info.

Re: Worley Pafford

2004-08-21 15:23:28Z

My email should receive any email - ccombs@tconl.com. Our Pafford family originated from the Smythe Co. Virginia area. Also there is a yahoo group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pafford. My scanner is not working right - but I do have pics from an Sioux City newspaper of Heath and the rest of the kids when Worley was killed . Keep in touch.....Cindy Pafford Combs

John A. and Victoria Hester Pafford Bethune

2003-09-16 13:48:43Z

A newly published family history covers the descendants of John and Victoria Pafford Bethune. "Spreading Branches and Rambling Roots" contains 173 pictures. Shown in the book are John and Victoria Hester Pafford Bethune as well as 6 of their 9 children and John's mother Mary Ann McFadyen Bethune. For more information Please email BethuneBook@aol.com.
Thank you!
Pam

MRS. EULA PAFFORD

2003-04-06 04:23:34Z

WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO ON EULA PAFFORD. HER PARENTS WERE ROBERT HOOD MAXWELL AND MARY ADALINE SKEEN.
THANK YOU

Re: William Pafford

ilamac — 2006-03-26 19:01:28Z

Hi,

William Pafford and Jane Raines of Wisconsin are my ggggrandparents. Their son John C. married Matilda Redman(Readman). Their daughter Margaret Jane married Benjamin Hayden and their daughter Kittie Pearl was my grandmother. I would be very interested in exchanging information.

ILA

Re: John Franklin Pafford

dubsampler — 2006-10-20 21:37:08Z

It has been a long time since you posted this note.

Did you ever find your information? If not, I can help.

Glenda Sue
dubsampler@mchsi.com

Re: PAFFORD

dubsampler — 2005-01-22 04:20:33Z

My email has been changed. It is now:

dubsampler@mchsi.com
Glenda Sue

Re: PAFFORD - TN, GA and FL

dubsampler — 2005-01-22 04:12:16Z

My email has been changed. It is now:

dubsampler@mchsi.com
Glenda Sue

Re: Laura PAFFORD or Paffard (KRESS)

Patrick_Lancaster — 2003-08-21 11:20:30Z

Laura's name was NOT Pafford or Paffard. Her maiden name was Laura Loretta CALVERT.
Father: Samuel Rufas CALVERT
Mother: Mary Melissa Jamison
Delbert LANCASTER's parents were George Brook LANCASTER and Ida HELMER based on 1880 Federal census for Barry County, Michigan.
Have much more info I can share

Robert A. Pafford

lchmiel — 2006-12-15 17:06:58Z

Hi, this is pretty basic, but I found your great grandfather in the social security death index. Here is is the web link.
http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?lastname=paffordfi...

You could request his death record and get his parents names and that would help you out. It only costs 7.00. Hope this helps.

lisa

lchmiel@netzero.net

Pafford

ninamack — 2004-03-31 22:55:03Z

I Have a John H. Pafford born 1849 m Sarah Ann KEYES 1871 Smyth Co ... HISTMOM@aol.com

PAFFORD/KEYES

ninamack — 2004-03-31 22:55:03Z

Sarah Ann Keyes born abt 1852 John H. Pafford born abt 1849. Married June 1, 1871 Smyth Co., VA
He is the son of Wm. Mary Pafford, she is the daughter of Fatama Overby James Harvey Keyes. HISTMOM@aol.com

Pafford/Keyes

ninamack — 2004-03-31 22:55:03Z

Please e-mail me HISTMOM@aol.com
I copied marriage records in 1999 on a trip to Smyth Co and surrounding areas.

Pafford

ninamack — 2004-03-31 22:55:03Z

Is he from Smyth Co., VA? I am researching Keyes Nina
HISTMOM@aol.com

Thomas Pafford - d. 1849 DeKalb Co, TN

ajobebrown — 2006-12-15 15:35:18Z

Need maiden name of wife, Nancy ?. Thomas Pafford was born 1750's in England (s/o James Pafford and Martha Matthews). I descend from daugther Susannah Pafford born 16 Aug 1801 Stokes Co, NC. Please write me (Ann) at abrown@isys.ca

Worley Pafford

cindy_combs — 2005-03-13 08:51:58Z

Am searching for any information on my grandfather Worley Pafford who died approx. 1920's at Sioux City, Ia. Was married to Zola Boyer . Children's names were Heath, Theodore, Mildred, Wanda. Have no information on birth but possibly around 1875. Also do not know of any other family members. My father was Theodore born 8-5-1919 in Whiting, Ia and died July 22, 1956. Please send any replies to cincombs@prodigy.net.

Pafford - Smyth County, Va

cindy_combs — 2005-03-13 08:51:58Z

I am looking for information on my ggrandparents John and Francis Pafford. They had sons Worley 7-7-1883 and James born 7-7-1886 according to Smyth county birth records. I do not have any other information on any of these Pafford's except that Worley, my grandfather was killed by a fall around Sioux City, Ia? approx. 1926. Worley and Zola (Boyer) had 2 children, Heath and Hazel Pafford that were born in Virginia but my father Theodore was born Whiting, Ia after that in 1919 - believe they moved from Virginia to Iowa around that year. Any information linking other Pafford's in Smyth co. to John and Francis would be greatly appreciated.

John H. Pafford

cindy_combs — 2005-03-13 08:51:58Z

My John H. Pafford was born 1854 to James M.and Nancy (Shupe) He was married to Frances A. Nelson b. 1851 . Her parents were John Tevis Nelson and Catherine Williams. They were all born in Smyth County. It took me awhile to figure out which one was my John H. Pafford as there were quite a few. James M. and William T. Pafford were brothers - they were the sons of Jonathon (John?) Pafford and Sarah A. Thompson. I have alot of info and census records to 1920 that was sent to me from someone who has done alot of research on the Paffords. Hope that this helps the confusion.

James Pafford and Mary Nancy Shupe

cindy_combs — 2005-03-13 08:51:58Z

Anna - Do you have any information on John H. Pafford son of James and Nancy? He is my ggrandfather. John was married to a Frances A. and I cannot find a last name for her. I do know they had at least the following children - James, Mary, and Worley (my grandfather) in Smyth Co. Va. John is buried at Nelson Cemetary in Sugar Grove d. 2-6-1905 and his daughter Mary is buried there also b.3-3-1880 d.10-13-1897 but there is no record for Frances being buried there that I know of. Thanks for any information you have.

Re: William Pafford

ERSWI132 — 2004-03-09 22:43:27Z

Sue,

I have thr Pafford and Raines same as you . William and Jane Pafford are Great ? Grandparents down the line of mine.Will share information with you.

Eileen

Paffords in Texas, 19th Century

walkerpierce — 2003-09-02 16:53:16Z

I am not related, but while sorting through some old family photographs recently, I came across a photo of a J.W. Pafford. On the back of the picture was the note "former Sheriff of Collin County."

I don't have the photograph in my posession, my aunt does, and I will be borrowing many of them to scan to disk sometime in the next few weeks. Let me know if you are interested in a copy of the Sherrif Pafford picture.

Walker Pierce
Austin, Texas

Re: Worley Pafford

LaDonnaPafford44 — 2004-08-19 02:49:53Z

I am the daugher-in-law to Robert Pafford, who is the son of the Heath that you mentioned in your message. I tried to email you directly at the mentioned email address but it was undeliverable. I am interested in sharing information. Email me at ladonnamae@hotmail.com.

John Franklin Pafford (b. 1860

Robertpafford2 — 2006-12-16 13:32:36Z

I am looking for some information on John Born in 1860. married to Christina Roberts. Does anyone know what the names of their children were?He is also the son of Berrien Pafford who was married to harty Sirmans.. thank you

Rachel E. "Betty" (Akins) PAFFORD

GeraldBuchanan737 — 2006-10-04 15:11:12Z

Rachel E. "Betty" (Akins) PAFFORD (17 May 1880 - 14 Nov 1970) is buried in the Pafford Cemetery, Pearson, Atkinston Co., GA. She was the wife of John Henry Pafford. I'm particularly interested in Betty's sister, Malissa "Lizzie" (Akins) Shaw, wife of Alexander Franklin Shaw. Mrs. Shaw deeded her property in Forrest Co., MS, to Robert A. Roberts and returned to live with her sister, Betty. Can anyone tell me if Maliss (Akins) Shaw is also buried in the Pafford Cemetery in Pearson, GA?

PAFFARD

lemuelh1 — 2007-06-03 01:40:52Z

AGNES BESFER WIDOWED WITH 2 CHILDREN MARRIED WILLLIAM PAFFARD. LIVED IN SOBERTON HAMPSHIRE. TOOK IN BORDERS LAST LISTED IN UK CENUS OF 1901 IN HAMPSHIRE. LOOKING FOR ANH INFO REGARDING AGNES BESFER PAFFARD.

BESFER

lemuelh1 — 2007-06-03 01:36:37Z

GREAT GRANDMOTHER EDITH BESFER. BORN IN LONDON AND SENT TO U.S.@5 YRS. FATHER WILLAM JAMES AND MOTHER CLARA LUTON BESFER. BELIEVE OTHER SIBLINGS LEFT IN ENGLAND MAYBE IN LONDON OR HAMPSHIRE (PORTSMITH AREA). LOOKING FOR ANY INFO REGARDING BESFERS ANYWHERE.

Re: Pafford/ Paffard England

lemuelh1 — 2007-06-03 01:11:34Z

HAVE RECENTLY FOUND GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER AGNES BESFER MARRIED WILLAM PAFFARD AFTER SHE WAS WIDOWED. LIVED IN SOBERTON HAMSHIRE WITH HER TWO CHILDREN WILLAM AND LOUISA. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU REGARDING YOUR PAFFARD INFO

Re: William Pafford

poeticpersona — 2007-05-15 06:33:04Z

Hi my name is Melissa Pressley maiden name Pafford I am 30 yrs old. Have 3 other siblings. numerous nieces and nephews as well as 2 great nephews. Also have 3 children of my own. My father is John Lee Pafford. I assume this is the same family you are researching as I am sure not many people have exactly 17 children,have the name Pafford and are from San Saba,tx. I live in San Saba now. I typed Pafford and San Saba into google and came up with your post.

Pafford/ Paffard England

rlittlechild — 2006-02-26 10:07:38Z

Would love to hear from anyone with information on Pafford/ Paffard families in England, particularly Hampshire. l am a descendant of Jospeh Pafford and Alley Berry marr. 1802