Spafford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Spofford-Spafford Genealogy Book

xodance93 — 2009-08-31 03:33:38Z

Hi Peggy
You and I are probably distant cousins from what I've read. I was wondering where you got that book and how I might be able to come across one. My gr gr gr grandmother was Rebeca Spafford who was the daughter of Earl Spafford. I am trying to find out the connection between them and the surname Orange-Spafford. 7 generations back from Rebeca was John Spofford (the immigrant from England). Any help would be greatly appriciated. Thanks for your time, Andrea

SPAFFORD Alice LATANNE 1942-1987

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-08 21:22:41Z

SPAFFORD Alice LATANNE 1942-1987

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,134 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Wesley Spafford & Lillian Miles

kaclattenburg — 2009-05-27 23:46:18Z

Just now talking with my grandmother's sister just told me the other Spafford baby was named Wesley died before 1929 because he is not on the 1920 census and we know he died before my grandmother's sister was born in 1929. My great grandfather, Russell, his wife Cora(Lake), Lillian (Miles/Spafford/Robertson), and Wesley area all buried at Fairview Cemetary in Chicopee, Mass.

Re: Wesley Spafford & Lillian Miles

kaclattenburg — 2009-05-27 23:26:28Z

My great grandfather was Russell Spafford. Lillian remarried to a Robertson. I have all the names of the children. I have been searching for Lillian's first husbands name my grandmother and her siblings have been searching because they never knew. Russell was the only child with the last name of Spafford the others had the name Robertson and they were: Jessie, Ruth, and Paul. I would love to know more information about Wesley if you know!!

Roxanna Spafford (ca. 1773-1843)

wllw703 — 2009-05-26 16:38:52Z

Looking for parents, & other info, of Roxanna Spafford, b. ca.
1773, d. 24 Dec 1843, aged 70 years, perhaps in Scotland Society, Windham Co., CT. She m. ca. 1792 in Windham Co., Eliel Robinson, s/o Reuben & Esther PALMER Robinson.

Freda Spafford / Cawkwell

janesullivan758 — 2009-04-06 22:50:47Z

Freda (my mother) was born to Annie Spafford in 1926. Annie was unmarried at the time. Annie later married and became Annie Cawkwell. She was also known as Annie Gwenfra Parry. Her mother was thought to be Kate Parry before she married Fred Spafford

I knew my maternal grandmother Annie Gwenfra (also known as Nancy) but never knew my real Grandfather. Does anyone know who my mother's father was. I know he came from North Thorsby in Lincolnshire and my mother was brought up in Kirmington.

Levi Spafford

vikisteiner — 2009-01-20 21:40:58Z

I'm looking for info. on Levi B. Spafford b. New York 1815. He married Amy L. ?? and they had 4 children: William A. Spafford b 1840 in N.Y., Olive A Spafford b. 1843 in Ohio, Cyrus Spafford b 1845 in Ohio, and Sylvenus K. Spafford b. 1849 in Ohio. I believe they moved to Michigan later. His son, Cyrus, married Nancy Mary Rebeacca Golding in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona.
Would like to know if anyone has information on Levi's parents or siblings.
Thanks,

Viki

Re: Aurora Spafford, Mary Jones-Spafford, and Miranda Jones-Crane

alanspafford — 2009-01-14 20:57:39Z

Judy, I was fascinated by the Spafford museum you mentioned in your email. Could you provide further details for me over here in England please?

Thank you.
Alan Spafford

Re: Spaffords

history2u — 2009-01-10 05:54:15Z

Lana - call me - 419-874-6828 and I will copy my book for you.
Judy Justus

Re: Aurora Spafford, Mary Jones-Spafford, and Miranda Jones-Crane

history2u — 2009-01-10 05:47:58Z

I am in the process of buying the 1823 Aurora Spafford house to make a museum out of it. I have written a book about the family and would be glad to share my info wih you. I am the Perrysubrg, Ohio historian.
Judy Justus

Re: Spaffords

aharri3_1 — 2008-11-28 17:50:41Z

Dear Lana,
My name is Athena and back in 2008 my daughter, Betsy began a search for any information about Mary and Aurora Spafford.
The reason she began this search may seem weird and odd to you. It still does to me and my daughter. I'll tell you the tale in great detail if you would like to phone me @330-968-6114. It's certainly not your ordinary tale by any measure. Before you pick up the phone and dial, let me pose a question to you. Do you believe in reincarnation? I had memories... let's just say that once I began to investigate, proved to be quite solid. I don't understand to this day WHY or HOW. Anyway, if you wish to talk, call me. It's all there in the Perrysburg cemetary and history books of the first one hundred years of wood County.
I had this experience of "knowing and remembering" back in 1990 something. It's now November, 28, 2008. I still don't know why it happened to me and my daughters. I did say daughters, didn't I? all 3 of my daughters have "memories". It's just weird and embarrassing because I hate for anyone to think we are weird. But, what if we are remembering something that needs to be remembered for some higher purpose? anyway, call me if you like.
Thanks, Athena Harris

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

hodgestoo — 2008-10-29 10:31:54Z

Connie, my email address is:

hodges22@verizon.net

If I can help you out with anything else, let me know.

Sue

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

hodgestoo — 2008-10-27 11:14:24Z

I will do that, but I need your email address.

Sue

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

nannascows1947 — 2008-10-26 20:47:56Z

Susan,
Would it be possible for you to send me a pic of this stone. It seems to be a very interesting piece of our history. Thank you
Connie Spafford

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

alex1502 — 2008-10-26 19:03:55Z

that rock..
It says "On this hill in 1669 John Spofford descendant of Orm and of Gamelbar of Spofford England with his wife Elizabeth Scott founded the race of Spofford in America, a race respected for integrity, courage, generosity and intelligence"
It's on Andover Street, Georgetown, about 7 miles from Haverhill - well that's the best description I can give you, from the back of a photo my grandfather had from 1944! good hunting

Re: Amos and Olive Spafford-Perrysburg Ohio

LanaLT — 2008-10-12 19:41:13Z

I don't mind sharing Spafford information with you. Our daughter is a medical anthropologist. I am always pleased to help research. Please contact me at rwtober@sbcglobal.net.
Lana

Re: Amos and Olive Spafford-Perrysburg Ohio

pathcpis1 — 2008-10-12 12:05:11Z

I am researching Amos Spafford and Olive Barlow Spafford who resided at Fort Meigs [Perrysburg], Ohio, 1810-1823. I am completing a report on archaeological test excavations and historical investigations of a site that dates ca. 1810-1830 on the floodplain jest west of Fort Meigs, Ohio. The history of the property and analysis of artifacts indicate the site was part of a communit known as Port Miami (1805-1835), Michigan Territory. This site may be the original residence of Amos Spafford, second Collector of Customs and Inspector of the revenue. I would like to add Ancestral data of the Spaffords to this report to be completed for the University of Toledo, Sociology & Anthropology Department, and the Ohio Historical Society, Columbus.

Re: Spaffords

LanaLT — 2008-09-23 20:27:35Z

Dear Judy,
I have read some of your articles in The Perrysburg Journal with great interest, particularly the one with my Great Uncle Hill Spafford's picture accompanying it. The article was regarding Aurora Spafford. My father had kept the article for many years and finally copied it (undated) and sent it to me. I am descended from Amos to Aurora to James A. to Lewis Darius Spafford through his daughter, Olive Spafford Raugh, Hill's sister. I am currently doing research on this adventurous family and am very happy to share. I have discovered (and you probably already know this) that Amos Spafford's father-in-law, Nathaniel Barlow, was a Revolutionary War patriot and is recognized by the DAR as being one. I'll bet Amos was involved too. He was only 22 or so when the war began. I've found a few tantalizing snippets, but nothing actually proving his activity as yet. There were, as you know, several Amos Spaffords during this period of our history.
I have also read with great sadness the accidental disinterment of Amos and family members. Any information you can share about this would be gladly received.
Thank you,
Lana

Re: Game Warden H.E. Spafford disappeares in north Mi. early 1900s.

2006-10-23 17:13:29Z

is this the same Herbert E. Spafford that owned the McKinnon Hotel around 1896? Do you have an address of where he might have lived in cadillac?

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-09-06 19:33:13Z

Hi John, Thanks for the info, but I've just made my last trip to that area--or so I think. Went into the Brocklebank Museum; saw the John Spofford stone and plaque, the golf course and clubhouse (bought a cap!) and a few Spofford roads. Thanks also for the Judy Justus contact. 'My' Ohio ancestry is complete, tho I know there are many cousins I'm not aware of. Only data I'm still looking for is the background of Abigail Douglas(s) who married Eliphalet Spafford in Springfield, VT in 1769; I think her father was Samuel and brother Joseph, but not sure. Cal.

Re: Spafford-NY to Michigan

2006-08-03 13:14:14Z

Hi Sandy,

I would love if you could send me the family tree that you have done. My email is ldedonato@gmail.com. I will also then give you any additional information I have.

Thanks!

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-03-03 11:10:47Z

I'll have to look through my cemetary pics this weekend and see if I have anything for you. My lineage is John Spofford & Elizabeth Scott, Samuel & Sarah Burkby (Burpee?), Samuel (Jr.) & Sarah Stickney, Amos & Abigail Pearl. Right now I'm looking for Amos' (1729-1813) grave. I have everyone else after that.I'll send the pic of the rock right now.

Sue

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-03-03 02:29:28Z

Hi Sue. Thanks again for the details. I don't know who was buried in the Georgetown area, but here's my line: John Spofford and Elizabeth Scott; John Spofford and Sarah Wheeler; Jonathan Spofford and Jemima Freethe; David Spafford and Hannah Cheney. Eliphalet Spafford was born there but moved to Vermont and married Abigail Douglass.
It would be great if you could send me a photo of the rock or any other cemetery photos you might have. My email address is: calspa@cruzio.com
Thanks, Cal

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-03-02 22:32:23Z

The "house" that I had mentioned in a previous email is actually The Brocklebank Museum which is located on East Main St. in Georgetown. The photos of this museum and "the rock" were taken on my way home after a photo shoot in the Georgetown, MA cemetaries. I'm wondering if the rock isn't also located in Georgetown. If memory serves me correctly (and I don't trust it now!), early Rowley was split up into several different towns, Georgetown being one of them. This spring, I'm planning on seeing Boxford and maybe Rowley cemetaries. I'm not that far from them. Do you have any ancestors that maybe were buried in present-day Georgetown? If so, let me know and I'll see if I photgraphed their graves. I'll have to go back and hit the libraries and try to get more info about deaths and such, but just doing the gravestones has been very interesting. I love the old cemetaries. If you want me to email you the photo of "the rock" send me an email with your email address and I'll send you a photo so your grandkids will know what to look for. Actually, I had a daughter with me who spotted the rock. It really made my day! It's not right next to the road, so you have to be alert!

Sue

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-03-01 23:54:00Z

Thank you for the 'rock info', Susan. I'll have to ask my grandkids to look for it, like a treasure hunt, and reward the lucky finder. Please let me know if you come across any more clues, like a street or area.
I haven't searched cemeteries further back than my gggrandfather, also Calvin, who went to Ohio from Vermont about 1830. Can't even find where the two previous generations died; the generations before them lived in the general Rowley area.

Re: Spafford-NY to Michigan

2006-08-01 14:08:59Z

Hi Sandy,

I know it has been awhile, I had stopped checking the site. Please let me know if you are still around and we can get in touch about this branch of the Spafford family.

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

2006-02-17 17:11:54Z

Sorry I didn't read your message carefully enough, Connie. I see that you said it's a golf course now. Reminds me that where I grew up in San Diego across the street from a golf course, that course is now all houses. Land too valuable for golf.

Looking for Polly SPAFFORD (v. 1789) 2nd wf of Lemuel LYON of Waterbury, VT

VKBush — 2006-02-28 16:31:01Z

I am looking for Mary "Polly" SPAFFORD b. 1789 in Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont to parents John and Sarah SPAFFORD. Polly SPAFFORD md 1817 in Cambridge to Lemuel LYON (1765-1833) as his second wife. I have lost track of her after 1833 when she signed the dower rights of her husband's will.

Siblings of Mary "Polly" are: Sarah (1796), Lucy (1788), John (1791), Rebecca (1793), Unmery (1795) and Amelia (1797).

I would like to correspond with anyone who has any informaiton about this family.

Re: Looking for Polly SPAFFORD (v. 1789) 2nd wf of Lemuel LYON of Waterbury, VT

VKBush — 2006-02-28 16:31:01Z

I don't know this John Spafford's parents -- only that he was living in Cambridge, Lamoille co., Vermont and he had to be there by 1786 which is when his dau. Sarah was born there. Do you see any possibilities?

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

hodgestoo — 2006-04-29 02:36:38Z

There is a rock there with a bronze placque commemorating John Spofford. I almost missed it when I was out photographing family graves. I've gone back 7 generations. I took a picture of this rock and some house. I can't remember what the house was and I can't read the sign on the picture. I'll have to do some research and find out what this house was. The rock is small and easy to miss.

Susan (Spofford) Hodges

Re: Canadian Spaffords

stevecota — 2007-02-03 14:40:22Z

Elijah Spafford, son of Moses Spafford and Elizabeth Boice, is the man who married Eliza Jane Cranston, subject of my recent posting to this forum (link below). I am descended from Eliza Jane's father, Walter, but am interested in corresponding with anyone who has researched this particular Spafford line in hopes of corroborating some of what is said of Walter Cranston and family.

My post may be found at:

http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.spafford/229/mb.ashx

Looking for Descendants of Florence S. Wilkins, Descended from Spaffords of Loughborough or Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario

stevecota — 2007-02-02 22:47:48Z

c. 1947 a Florence S. Wilkins is said to have provided a copy of a Spafford Family Bible to Frank Clark Patterson, who was then researching the family of Walter Cranston and Jane Hill.

Walter Cranston and Jane Hill's children all lived in Loughborough or Kingston Twps., Frontenac County, Ontario, and included Eliza Jane Cranston, said to have been b. 17 Oct. 1817, said to have d. 27 Jun. 1890. Eliza Jane Cranston is said to have married Elijah Spafford, 19 Jun. 1843, and to have had at least 9 children. I do not know through which of these children Florence S. Wilkins descended.

Would like to make contact with any descendant of Florence S. Wilkins, particularly if in possession of the Spafford bible. I descend from Walter Cranston, but not through the Spafford line. I believe the Spafford bible to be the source for much of the information provided above.

Re: Canadian Spaffords

Craig_Spafford — 2008-01-01 22:21:25Z

Very interesting-- I never knew about the baby that died. Arthur is my father. I am able to update some of the next generation info if needed.
Can you tell me where you got this information ?

Craig Spafford
cspafford@pmmiintl.com

dell or edward spafford

jspafford164 — 2006-09-13 21:03:27Z

my grandfather leonard spafford had 2 brothers, dell and edward, ive never been able to find anything about them, there was an article in a toledo newspaper where at the funeral for mrs. skinner was a mrs dell spafford at attendance this was in 1908, both brothers were born in perrysberg, ohio. help

Re: Spafford Hill in Rowley, MA

jspafford164 — 2006-09-06 19:09:24Z

HI, HAVE YOU BEEN TO BOXFORD, MA. NOT FAR FROM RAWLEY, THERE IS THE SPAFFORD HOME OF 17---, THE SPOFFORD POND, SPOFFORD SCHOOL, SPOFFORD STREET, THE LOCAL LIB RARY WAS VERY HELPFUL. I'VE ALSO BEEN BACK TO THE RE-BURIAL OF THE SPAFFORD FAMILY IN PERRYSBURG, OHIO, WHATEVER YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SPAFFORDS OHIO YOU CAN CONTACT JUDY JUSTUS JOHN SPAFFORD

SPAFFORD; 1612-1894; MA,USA>NY,USA>OH,USA,MI,USA

JohnClement75 — 2008-04-12 16:55:55Z

Surnames: SPOFFORD, SPAFFORD, SCOTT, STRUTT, WHEELER, FREETHY, BRAY, BISSELL, FILKINS, DAY, WASHBURN, CLEMENT

Here is my SPAFFORD line. I would enjoy exchanging data with anyone having a common interest in my SPAFFORD line as well as the spouse lines. I welcome additions and challenges. I am prepared to cite sources for all my data.

John SPAFFORD, 1612-c1678 of Rowley, Massachusetts
+Elizabeth SCOTT, c1623-1692
...daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (STRUTT) SCOTT
:.John SPAFFORD, 1648-1697 of Rowley & Bradford, Massachusetts
:.+Sarah WHEELER, c1652-1732 d/o David and Sarah (WISE) WHEELER
:..Jonathan SPAFFORD, 1684-1772 of Rowley
:..+Jemima FREETHY d/o John and Hannah (BRAY) FREETHY
:...John SPAFFORD, 1714- of Groton, Massachusetts
:...+Anna (--?--) <<--need ancestry
:....Thomas SPAFFORD, 1747-
.......of Williamsburg, Massachusetts & Oneida County, New York
:....+Luca (--?--) <<--need ancestry
:.....Thomas SPAFFORD, 1785-1861
........of Oneida Co., New York & Freedom, Portage County, Ohio
:.....+unknown (--?--) <<--who was she?
.........Thomas SPAFFORD later married Alimina BISSELL
:......Levi SPAFFORD, 1812-1875
.........of Oneida County, New York; Freedom, Portage Co., Ohio
.........and Chester, Eaton County, Michigan
:......+Mary Ann FILKINS, 1824-1902
..........d/o John and Polly (LARABEE) FILKINS
:.......William Henry SPAFFORD, 1843-1925
..........of Fremont & Grand Island Nebraska; Laramie, Wyoming
:.......+Phoebe Orlena DAY, 1846-1908 d/o Samuel DAY
:........Frank Delbert SPAFFORD, 1866-1952 of Laramie, Wyoming
:........+Anna Rebecca WASHBURN, 1868-1956
............daughter of Charles D.M. WASHBURN
:.........Mary Orlena SPAFFORD, 1894-1983
:.........+Mark Ora CLEMENT, 1901-1964 of Honolulu & Costa Rica
:..........John Chandler CLEMENT, 1925- of Denver, Colorado

John Clement, 2479 S Clermont St Apt G10, Denver, CO 80222
Email: jclement@sprynet.com Voice: 720-974-3927
If Email bounces, use JohnClem@who.net

Wesley Spafford & Lillian Miles

bltkam — 2008-04-11 23:23:53Z

Wesley Spafford married Lillian Miles in 1895 in Springfield Massachusetts. I believe they had 3 children. Lillian remarried in the early 1900's. I would like to know the names of the 3 children and their birthdates and also who she remarried.

Re: Canadian Spaffords

goobertoo — 2008-01-01 21:59:26Z

Craig,

Claude Leland Spafford (1880-1951) and Jennie L Mallory (1880-1953) had 4 sons; Russell (1907-1958), Gerald (1912-1981) and Arthur (b. c1919) as you note, and also Lorne Gordon, who died in infancy (1910-1911).

I don't know about any UEL connection. The branch of Spaffords from which you are descended resided in Windsor County Vermont (late 1700's-early 1800's), then moved to Compton, Quebec (early 1800's).

regards, beth

myerholtz family tree

myerholtz — 2006-10-01 18:34:21Z

My husband is a descendant of George and I would like to share information.

Andrew Spafford Molly Chamberlain Bible Rec

LindaHSmith8698 — 2007-10-28 00:48:22Z

From the Bible Collection of the NEHGS:

Gen 1 S 85: Spaford and Cole Bible
[Typed transcription. Records copied from an old Bible found in a book shop in Pittsfield, Mass. 1931. Given by Mrs. Herbert E. Stockwell, Pittsfield, Mass., 22 October 1931.]

[The title page is inscribed] "The Property of Justin Cole."

Andrew Spaford was born Apr. 2, 1743.
Molly (Chamberlain) Spaford was born Apr. 22, 1744.

Elisabeth Spaford was born April 30, 1765*
Amos Spaford was born Decm 5, 1766
Lucy Spaford was born June 27, 1769. *** (my ancestor)
Theodosius Spaford was born July 12, 1775.
John Spaford was born May 2, 1776.
Andrew Spaford was born July 15, 1782

Justin Cole was born Dec. 7, 1757.
Elizabeth (Spafford) Cole was born April 30, 1765*
Molly Cole was born the 16th and died the 27th of April 1784
William Cole was born June 19th 1785.
Justin Cole was born Feb. 4, 1787.
Molly Cole was born Jan. 18, 1789.
Hannah Cole was born June 5th, 1791.
Betty Cole was born April 24th, 1794.
Martia Cole was born April 26th, 1796.
Lutia Cole was born December 16th, 1798.
Onner Cole was born August 10th, 1802.
Juliam Cole was born April 7th, 1805.

Justin Cole went to Ohio, February 2nd 1815.
Abram [?] Bassett went to Ohio, September 11th 1819.
Elisabeth Cole went to Ohio, May 1824.
Solomon [or Elman?] Ware went West, November 1825.

Re: Spafford-NY to Michigan

merrittrfl — 2006-08-02 21:52:02Z

Laura, Yep, I'm still around. Drop another note. Sandy

Re: Canadian Spaffords

gmarieboice — 2007-02-05 18:07:52Z

My interest is Elizabeth Boice Spafford Nicholson who married #1 Moses Spafford. Elizabeth would be something like 3rd great aunt. I have no info on the Cranston's. You might find these sites helpful. htt://homepages.rootsweb/maryc/thisisit.html; www.sfredheritage.on.ca; www.collectionscanada.ca/genealogy; www.GenealogyCanada.com; http://welcome.to/ontariogenweb www.rootsweb.com?~onvsr/deaths.htm; in event these web site addresses are "old" do a google search.

Re: LEWIS SPAFFORD

LanaLT — 2008-08-14 17:22:52Z

Lewis Darius Spafford was born in 1860 and died in Toledo, Ohio in 6 Jun 1920. He was my great grandfather, if he is the same Lewis you are looking for.
LanaLT

Re: MAJ AMOS SPAFFORD REVOLUTIONARY WAR ?

LanaLT — 2008-08-14 17:17:35Z

I'm trying to find out the same thing. He's my ancestor as well. Have you discovered anything yet?
LanaLT

Re: Spaffords

LanaLT — 2008-08-14 17:08:54Z

You probably know by now that Aurora's wife's name was Mary Rolph Jones. Her birth date is given as 29 Sep 1791. Her daughter's name was Miranda (as you already know). She died in Perrysburt 18 Jan 1879.
LanaLT

Re: Spaffords

LanaLT — 2008-08-14 17:04:43Z

Dear Judy,
I am descended from Amos Spafford through Aurora, James Aurora, Lewis Darius and Olive Spafford. I would love to know more about them and see pictures if you have them (even if I'm eight years late!).

LanaLT

Re: Amos and Olive Spafford-Perrysburg Ohio

LanaLT — 2008-08-14 16:56:14Z

I am a descendant of Olive Barlow Spafford and Amos Spafford through their son Aurora, his son, James Aurora, his son, Lewis Darius and his daughter, Olive Marguerite Spafford Raugh. I have just joined Ancestry.com and have just discovered you. I'm only three years late. I would enjoy hearing from you if you are still interested.

LanaLT

Re: Canadian Spaffords

phwheeler — 2008-04-14 23:56:36Z

Roger,

Please contact me at my email address - pwheeler@gci.net. I have a very extensive spreadsheet that follows our line of Spaffords back to the Spafford Book. Abijah Pratt (#3761 in the Spafford Book) is in the spreadsheet along with his children and the first names of Mary's father and mother. I am more than willing to share it with you.

Paul

Alice Spafford, Chrystle Spafford

KLCortner — 2007-09-16 21:36:09Z

I have a postcard photo of a young girl identified as Alice Spofford, back of card has a short note describing her outfit and a Christmas gift, is signed by Chrystle and it was sent to her aunt and uncle, Ernest and Nellie Holford, in Canada.
Chrystle Spafford is listed on 1910 Addy, WA census with John Gardner family. His son Orben, age 21 is married for the first time and within the year to a woman named Alice, apparently married for the second time. She is also shown as having had one child, who was still living. The family has two boarders, one of whom is Chrystle Spafford, age 4. Alice Holford, my grandfather's sister, first married a Charles Spofford in 1904 and secondly an Orben Gardner in 1910.
I think young Alice is Chrystle's daughter. Does anyone have any information to confirm this?

Re: Canadian Spaffords

rogerbredin50 — 2008-04-14 17:57:48Z

I have distant connections to a Abijah Pratt Spafford who was born in Prince Edward co 1849 and died in Codrington,Northlumberland On in 1928. His wife was Mary Benedict md 1872 in Hastings.
Mary is my connection. Looking to trace descendants.