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Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

chicks — 2009-11-08 17:35:05Z

Do you have a web site for the Wolford family? I am a descendent of Frederick and Rosannah Wolford through their son Andrew and Eve Suargar, daughter Hannah Wolford who married Frederick Goin, 22 Feb. 1848 in Tipton Co., Indiana.

Re: Jacob Wolford

dmnauvoo — 2009-07-17 04:36:47Z

Yes! My grandmother was Eliza Elizabeth Wolford: I only had info of her from age 23 on. Nothing in past, finally under 1900 US Censua name of George C Wolfred (a misspelling of reading the Census) I found them. I traced back to Jacob and Rose maybe Rosa. Contact me We can work togather Diane

Re: Jacob Wolford

dmnauvoo — 2009-07-17 04:24:50Z

Yes! I have found Jacob and Rose but could be Rosa. My Grandmother was Eliza Elizabeth Wolford. I have spent a very long time trying to find her. Finaly under the spelling of Wolfred, George C 1900 US Census. I can only trace back, so far, to Jacob, was so excited to find grandmother, I haven't gone to far back. Please contact me We can research togather

Re: Martha Wolford

CherylLawson63 — 2009-07-15 00:30:30Z

Hello,

I am currently doing family history on this family. George W. Prater is a direct ancestor of my sister in law and husband in Kentucky. If you tell me what info you need I will see what I have and send it to you.

Any help that you can give me regarding further information than what I have would be greatly appreciated.

I am having a hard time as relatives named there children the same name, so it's hard to know who belongs to who.

Thanks,

Cheryl Lawson
cllawson@comcast.net

Dr. Henry Wolford like born early 1800s.

lymbo4y — 2009-07-03 21:58:31Z

Hi! I am looking for Dr. Henry Wolford. He married Maria Gallagher of Wayne County, Ohio. She was born in Wayne 1819 to Edward Gallagher an Irish Immigrant & his wife Maria Beall of PA. . Henry is referred to in his f-i-law's will as "the Dutchman" (?Deutchman) so assuming he was German & a fairly recent immigrant. I know he was living in 1853. I find the following, but I am not sure if any are him:
Naturalized. September 1842. Bavaria. Wayne County Naturalizations. (message board).

1848 H L Wolford listed as Town of Wooster trustee. Wayne Co History of Wayne County

1840 Wooster, Wayne, Ohio
Henry L Wolford
2 males 30-39, 1 female <5. 1 20-29, 1 30-39
? Wife & another couple or help.

1840 Wayne, Wayne Ohio
William Wolford 1 mal 20-29, 1 female 15-19 (same page as Edward Gallgher)

1870 Weller, Richland, Ohio
David Wolford
45 farmer
?? son of Henry & Maria. Note names of children. Likely s/o Geo. age 75, who lives next door with wfie Esther & idiotic son George age 48, Geo Sr has 10k farmer.

Margarett Wolford
43
Mariah Wolford
19
Amos Wolford
17
Sarah Wolford
14
Delia Wolford
12
Allen Wolford
9
Henry Wolford
7
William Wolford
4

Jacob Wolford b. 1833 Westmoreland, PA

54fourteeners — 2009-06-18 15:35:54Z

I'm looking for info on Jacob Wolford (1833-1907), son of a Jacob Wolford (1793-1881) and Susan Bash (1793-1864). Any info is greatly appreciated.

Frances Wolford

JIWelsch — 2009-05-31 13:23:30Z

CONESVILLE, Iowa - Frances Wolford, 83, of Conesville, died Thursday, April 6, at the Crescent Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Muscatine.

There will be no services, the body has been cremated. The Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home of Columbus Junction is handling the arrangements. Burial will be in the Conesville Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established at the funeral home for the Conesville Methodist Church.

Ogla Frances Chown was born August 21, 1916 in Muscatine County, the daughter of Richard and Maude Shrake Chown. Mrs. Chown was a 1933 graduate of the Columbus Junction High School. She married H. Jason Wolford July 27, 1935, in Rock Island, Ill. He died Oct. 12, 1990.

She worked for a short time as a secretary for the Perry Law Office in Columbus Junction. She was a 53 year member of the Conesville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Larry Becker of Illinois City, Ill.; two sons, Jerry Wolford of Mesa, Ariz. and Bill Wolford of Talbott, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Jason Wolford and his wife, Missy, of Cleveland, Tenn., Andrew Wolford and his wife, Susan, of Hermitage, Tenn., Jeff Becker and his wife, Tammy, of Muscatine, Lynne Becker of Lincoln, Neb.; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Samantha Becker of Muscatine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Wayne and sister Nita.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

susie62195 — 2009-05-08 13:48:19Z

My husband's father was Bernie Wolford b: 1937-1939 d: 5/12/2002
His grandfather was Thurman (Therman) Wolford b: 1912 Va> D: 1941
His great grandfather was Levi Wolford b: 1868/9 Pike Co., Ky d: 1929
His great, great grandfather was Frederick Wolford b: abt 1845 Virginia
His great, great, great grandfather was John Wolford, Jr. b: 1816 Virginia, d: 1864 Saltville, Va - Civil War
His great, great, great, great grandfather was John Wolford, Sr. b: 1787 Va., d: 1882 Peter Creek, Pike Co., Ky

If you need any other information please let me know.

My father-in-law Bernie's parents died when he was a child and he was raised by his grandmother, so the information is sketchy on him and family.

Thank you for any help you can give

Sue

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

susie62195 — 2009-05-08 13:44:07Z

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

wolfordgen — 2009-05-06 13:16:57Z

Who were Henry Wolford's parents? I am interested in those who stayed in Berks as well as the Wolfords who migrated .

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

kthymoyer — 2009-05-05 23:20:24Z

sorry i gave you the wrong info....my wolford is james b. of berks pa born 10 feb 1824 son of henry wolford born 1789 in beerks pa.....

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

PeggyWolfordWilson1 — 2009-05-04 22:15:55Z

I may be able to help with the Kentucky Wolfords. Let me know who you are looking for and I will reply with any info I may have. Jimmy Wolford (my distant cousin) wrote several songs about Eastern Kentucky and Williamson WV. He is deceased.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

wolfordgen — 2009-05-04 13:38:13Z

My Wolford immigrant was Johannes who arrived on the ship Friendship 3 Sept 1739 in 1749 he settled in Berks Co where he died 1751/52. He was my 5th gr grandfather. He lived near Rehersburg in Tulpehocken Twp.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

kthymoyer — 2009-05-04 13:17:29Z

bucks or burks county pa have to look to see when they came from germany

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

JimInDover — 2009-05-04 00:01:22Z

I see they have me as wolfordgen as well as Jim In Dover. I am both these posters. (Dual personality). I have been to Indiana PA and have some info on the Wolfords there. This is supposed to be a rainy week. Good time to do research. I will let you know what I find.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

BarbaraWolford — 2009-05-03 20:32:37Z

Just thought I'd jump in and let you know that my husband's Wolford ancestors were from Indiana PA and we now reside in NY state. He is descended from Daniel and Nancy (Wissinger) Wolford thought their son Jacob (who resided in Rochester NY) and his son Robert. Daniel is descended from Christian Wolford who came to PA from Germany ca. 1739 if my memory is correct.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

wolfordgen — 2009-05-03 19:35:43Z

I know there were Wolfords in Albany Co and in Scholarie (sp) Co in NY, but don't have a whole lot of info on them except what was contained in the IGI. Interesting that they lived in PA and OH as well as NY. Do you know where they lived?

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

wolfordgen — 2009-05-03 19:29:43Z

I don't have a whole lot about Kentucky Wolfords other than Col. Frank Wolford of 1st KY Cavalry fame. If you can give me some sort of time frame, I will see what I can find.

There is a country or blue grass singer named Jimmy Wolford who is related to the Hatfields and McCoys. Every so often I see his records on ebay

Re: Wolford and Goin of Tipton County, Indiana

chicks — 2008-07-04 18:53:47Z

I am a descendant of Hannah Wolford who married Frederick Goin. Hannah is also the sister of Abraham Wolford. I may be able to answer some of your questions.

Re: abraham wolford

chicks — 2008-07-04 18:47:19Z

My gr. gr. grandmother Hannah Wolford married Frederick Goin was a sister to Abraham. Their father is Andrew Wolford and mother Eve Suargar/Swarger.

Re: Wolford- Ohio

chicks — 2008-07-04 17:05:19Z

Does anyone know anything about Andrew and Eve Suargar/Swargar Wolford married May 1816 in Muskingum Co., Ohio. It is believed my gr. gr. grandmother Hannah was his daughter.

Would like to correspond with others from this family.

Carol Hicks

Re: Christian Wolford, Westmoreland County, 1821-1883..buried in West Lebanon Cemetery

BarbaraWolford — 2009-03-11 16:39:24Z

Jim! You left Vermont, and moved back to The Ancestral Homeland!! I'll never forget your looking up some of my "PATCH" information. Subsequently I found William Patch's wife, Sophronia Adalade (or Adolade) WRIGHT and learned that her father Daniel WRIGHT had headed to the mid-West and founded a town.
Are you still doing RAOGK work?
I have again been dragged back into genealogy (never decide to look up "just this ONE ancestor"..once you succeed you're hooked again!) and am trying to tidy up my husband's family tree.
I am trying to get the correct lineage for Christian Wolford, back to Germany (back to a "Hans?")..have lots of leads but nothing I can really write down permanently in pen!
My husband is related to Christian through..John ? and back to George also? He is descended from Christian's son Daniel and then Daniel's son Jacob and then his son Robert, Gene's father.
When you're unpacked, I would so appreciate whatever information you could share.
Warmly, Barbara Wolford bwolford@stny.rr.com

Re: Christian Wolford, Westmoreland County, 1821-1883..buried in West Lebanon Cemetery

BarbaraWolford — 2009-03-08 01:24:07Z

Hello, Bill..
My husband's distant cousin Connie Wolford Tinkey has told me about you, and that you are a treasure trove of Wolford information!
I came across your posting and Kevin Wolford's information this week as I was tidying up my genealogy paper piles!
Do you have a pedigree chart of your Wolford line that I could access? My husband is descended from christian Wolford by his son Daniel>Jacob>Robert> my husband Eugene.
Thank you for anything you might be willing to share.
Barbara

Re: Christian Wolford, Westmoreland County, 1821-1883..buried in West Lebanon Cemetery

BarbaraWolford — 2009-03-08 01:20:26Z

Hi, Kevin..this was the information I printed out 6 years ago!
I'm hoping your email address remained teh same!
Looking for the information you have mentioned!
Barbara

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

BarbaraWolford — 2009-03-08 01:17:08Z

Hi, Jim..
Many years ago you helped me with some Wolford inforamation..but if I remember correctly you live in VT?? And helped me with some Patch research!
I'm wondering how your Wolford research is coming along..
Barbara

Henry Wolford/Muskingum County, OH

dmslwilson — 2008-03-29 21:22:05Z

Researching family information for Henry Wolford my great-great grandfather in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio. Married Almira Boyd. Several children, one of whom is my great grandmother, Amelia Alice. Henry and Almira are listed in the 1850 census, but he is not in the 1860.

Any information is appreciated.

Donna
Massachusetts

Belle Wolford

djmiles826 — 2008-12-15 02:12:25Z

I am in possesion of a photo that reads: Belle Wolford a friend. So this lady was a friend of my ancestors. She is pictured I believe as a teenager in profile, hair up and nicely dressed. Professional photo. Front reads: Aristotype by Wilcox and Anderson East State Street 327. No city or state is mentioned. If this is your family member and you would like a copy of this photo, contact me.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

susie62195 — 2009-05-01 14:02:46Z

Jim,

I am not sure if you can help me or not. My husbands family (Wolfords) were mostly located in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia from what I can tell. There are Levi, Frederick, John, Thurman and others. They have connections to the Hatfields and McCoys. If you can help me or I can help you please let me know.

Sue Wolford

Re: Belle Wolford

DianeWolfordWV — 2008-11-14 17:08:52Z

I have a Belle Wolford, dau of William Wolford of WV. I don't have dates or personal info on Belle other than her siblings are Sarah, Anna, Richard, and Joseph. William, it appears, married 3 times, b. 1823, d 2 Oct 1906, buried Quaker Graveyard, 6 miles East of Romney, West Virginia.

Another possibility is a Bell Wolford, dau of Richard and Phoebe. Bell, (could be spelled several ways) married to J W SHULL, appears to be from WV as well. Her parents lived in Hampshire Co in early 1800s, moved to Mineral County, West Virginia, in the 1850s.

This is all assuming your Belle in the picture is single and hasn't married into the Wolford family and changed her name.

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

kthymoyer — 2009-05-03 17:24:32Z

I am of the Wolford conection through my grandmother sarah wolford mundorff....they are from ny and pa but lived in ohio

Re: Wolford- Ohio

ccasner11 — 2008-04-18 00:53:42Z

Hello distant cousin:

I'm a great great great grandson of Michael Casner (Kasner, Casnor, Casnar, Cassner, Kassner, Castner, Kastner, take your pick). He and Elizabeth married 1828/1829 in Coshocton County, moved to Hancock County 1829 (first reported, although he's still listed in Coshocton Washington Township 1830 census. Michael died in 1851 and is buried at Earlywine Cemetery southwest of Mt. Blanchard in Hancock County. Elizabeth moved to Kosciusko County Indiana and is listed with son Samuel in 1860 census. She is listed in 1870 census one county (Marshall) west of Kosciusko, and I believe (still subject to inquiry) at county home in Story County Iowa in 1880. She died there in 1889. She and Michael had four sons: Samuel, Frederick, John and William, my great great grandfather. I believe Elizabeth located with Frederick who was enumerated in Story County in 1856 during first Iowa census. Let me know if any of this helps. I'm still stumped trying to locate origin of John Kassner, Michael's father, as I suspect you may be.

Re: Wolfords in Harrison County WV

stephginla — 2009-03-03 23:37:58Z

Thanks David for the quick reply. Well this is what I know, my grandfather Odos B. Wolford was born in 1926 and his mother's name at the time was Bessie Keener, but then on his birth certificate it states his father was a Frank Strosnider but Bessie always told my grandfather that Odos O. Wolford was his father and I have my grandfather's attendance records in school and he was known as Junior Wolford!!!! We maybe Strosnsiders or we may be Wolfords! Like I said in my first thread that I have a copy of Odos Otho Wolford's death certificate and it does state that he was living with a Bessie Strosnider and one of the stories that my grandfather has told me is that O.O. Wolford died at their home and that one of Carrie and Odos' children came over after his death and asked for the "cow" back!!! So that tells me that both women knew about the other. Eek!

You can see and print out Odos Otho's death cerificate, as well as Carrie's death certificate, on WV vital records website, they have a ton for free which has been quite helpful with a lot of my family members.

My father is named David Wolford as well!! After finding these documents I have just gotten more and more interested as well as confused. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! Stephanie

Re: Wolfords in Harrison County WV

stephginla — 2009-03-03 19:00:19Z

I am hoping that someone can help me. I am a Wolford by maiden name and my grandfather's father is possibly Odos Otho Wolford. I am embarrassed to post this but I feel that my grandfather could be the product of an affair that happened between Odos Otho Wolford and Bessie Strosnider. Bessie is my mystery person in my family tree. I have located Odos Otho's death certificate and it states that he was living with her but I know he was still married to Carrie. Does anyone have any stories regarding this Bessie? Thank you very much!

Re: Wolfords in Harrison County WV

dwolford28 — 2009-03-03 22:23:20Z

Otis was my greatgrandfather. Yes, we was a rogue. I have a'lot of information on him but none of his (lack of a better term) mistresses. If I could get some information from you I can give you all that I have.

Re: Wolfords in Harrison County WV

dwolford28 — 2009-03-04 03:35:09Z

my greatgrandfather as far as I know died away from Carrie. I have been to his grave and he is buried in Shinnston WV. Otis died of a lung disorder. there are stories of him having a second family near Shinnston. my otis was born before 1926 because my grandfather was born in 1901. My father stated thathe met otis right before he died, and that was the only time except for the funeral and he was a little one then. Otis was a taboo subject for a long time in the family for obvious reasons. I have pictures of Otis plus copies of his marriage and death records. You can e-mail and I'll send them to you. Contact me @ dwolford28@hotmail.com. It will be a couple of days since I am out of town and sending this on my phone.From the stories I have heard it is very possible that Otis is part of your family and you may be a Wolford. If so welcome to the family you may have never knew you where a part of! And it was talked about that my greatgrandmother (Carrie) knew about the other woman in his life. As far as the child coming to the house it could have been my grandfather or my great uncle Jack who by the way is still alive.

Re: puzzled completely

Harry_Spade — 2008-04-13 16:59:16Z

This is a bit off-topic, but I have information on your Spade ancestry if you're interested.

Elizabeth Wolford

poochy1955 — 2008-04-07 18:32:03Z

I am looking for info on Elizabeth Wolford b:abt 1774/75 and married Charles Sowders who was born in Gloucester N.J he was b:abt 1774/75. they where married 16 Sept 1795. Charles is my ggg grandfather if any one can help please contact me. Thank U
Ricky Sowders

WOLFORD Hazel 1892-1977

t42Moore — 2008-10-24 21:28:09Z

WOLFORD Hazel 1892-1977

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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WOLFORD Hubert 1890-1965

t42Moore — 2008-10-24 21:27:57Z

WOLFORD Hubert 1890-1965

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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WOLFORD Merle D 1915-1976

t42Moore — 2008-10-24 21:27:43Z

WOLFORD Merle D 1915-1976

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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WOLFORD Laura Margaret 1922-2001

t42Moore — 2008-10-24 21:27:31Z

WOLFORD Laura Margaret 1922-2001

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 196,737 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

John Wolford was my great, great, great, great grandfather

19deb53 — 2008-03-28 15:20:12Z

Hello I'm a member of the daughter of the american revolution. He was a patriot in the revolutionary war. I have his war records and a picture of his home and the fireplace that still stands in west virginia. I cannot find records of his marriage to Elizabeth Woolever. I'm currently searching in New Jersey for Woolever and Pennsylvania for Wolford birth record. I also have a copy of John Wolfords will. I'm from Jemima's line. I once had Diane's email from Indiana but lost contact with her. Please email me at debcraft@gmail.com thank you

Re: Belle Wolford

JimInDover — 2008-11-14 00:40:29Z

I am not sure if Belle is a relative or not. I have seen that name in my research though. I do single name research on all Wolfords whether my direct line or not. I would love to have a copy of the picture. Can you e-mail? Address is WolfordMigration@aol.com . Thanks Jim Avery

Re: "Wolford Connection" Newsletter

JimInDover — 2009-03-08 13:09:43Z

Yes "Many Years Ago" I did publish The Wolford Connection but ran out of material and living in Vermont was too far away from the Wolford-Wohlford etc areas. But things change. I am now Jim In Dover. Dover, York Co. PA right smack in the middle of Wolford Country. I retired and moved here. I am near where my 4th great grandfather, Philip (1) Wolford lived in West Manheim Twp and not too far from Gettysburg. A couple of weeks ago I helped a lady in BC with her Wolford Connection. She connects to the Wolfords in York Co through her Garret family. I would love to help anyone with Wolford ties to this neighborhood.

Re: Christian Wolford, Westmoreland County, 1821-1883..buried in West Lebanon Cemetery

JimInDover — 2009-03-08 12:55:41Z

I have a treasure trove of Wolford information too. I believe the Wolfords in Westmoreland to be related to or descended from George Wolford of Lancaster Co PA. 1726 - 1794. He was married to Elizabeth Zimmerman. His parents were Johannes Wolford and Anna Maria Agatha (Zimmerman?) of Berks Co PA. I descend from George's brother Philip 1743-1812. Most of my treasure is just being unpacked from my move from Vermont back to PA. I have posted here under other user names. Jim Avery, Dover PA

Re: Calvin Wolford/Woolford

kjw58 — 2008-08-09 02:15:52Z

Is your Calvin the same one that married Eliza Pritchett? If so I have some info on him, I have five children and many grand and greatgrand children. KJ

John T and Susannah Flannigan Wolford - Tucker Co WV

victorianlaurel — 2008-03-30 06:22:36Z

Looking for information on this family, please?

Thank you.

John T and Susannah Flannigan Wolford - Tucker Co WV

victorianlaurel — 2008-03-30 06:22:35Z

Looking for information on this family, please?

Thank you.

Re: Calvin Wolford/Woolford

edge5444 — 2009-01-14 18:18:02Z

My great grandfather is Calvin Wolford, from Urbana, OH
His son's name is Eli Wolford, my grandfather.

Re: Troy Wolford b:4Jul1898 (?) *

SADAJENI29 — 2009-01-10 00:19:08Z

Troy Wolford was my Fa-in-law. I would like to share info with you.

Tom Coley sadajeni29@hotmail.com