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==Birth== | ==Birth== | ||
| − | David Stafford was born in Knox on July 5, 1844, a son of Aaron Stafford and Elizabeth Pier<ref name="Town and City Registers">Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War</ref>. His | + | David N. Stafford was born in Knox on July 5, 1844, a son of Aaron Stafford and Elizabeth Pier<ref name="Town and City Registers">Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War</ref>. His siblings were: |
| − | * | + | *'''[[Stafford, Isaac|Isaac Stafford]]''' |
| − | * | + | *Aaron Lindon Jr. Stafford (1842 – ) |
| − | *Elnathan Stafford of Altamont | + | *Charles Stafford (1848 – ) - Charles Stafford of Ravena |
| − | *Dayton Stafford of Altamont | + | *Elnathan Stafford (1850 – ) - Elnathan Stafford of Altamont |
| − | *Elias Stafford of Altamont | + | *Ormand Stafford (1856 – ) |
| + | *Dayton Stafford (1858 – ) - Dayton Stafford of Altamont | ||
| + | *Franklin Charles Stafford (1863 – ) - Frank Stafford of Ravena | ||
| + | *Elias Stafford (1865 – ) - Elias Stafford of Altamont | ||
| − | ==Marriage & Children== | + | ==Marriage & Children== |
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At about 1866 he married a woman named Hannah who was born in Canada. They lived in Guilderland. The children in 1880 were as follows: | At about 1866 he married a woman named Hannah who was born in Canada. They lived in Guilderland. The children in 1880 were as follows: | ||
*Isaac Stafford age 13 | *Isaac Stafford age 13 | ||
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*Aaron Stafford | *Aaron Stafford | ||
*Newton Stafford | *Newton Stafford | ||
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==Military Service== | ==Military Service== | ||
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When about 21 years of age be enlisted in company D., 177tb regiment, New York State volunteers and was honorable mustered out at the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Stafford belonged to M. H. Barclay Post, G. A. R., No. 198, and was a faithful and consistent member of that organization. The funeral arrangements on Monday was in charge of the Post both at the house and at the grave. | When about 21 years of age be enlisted in company D., 177tb regiment, New York State volunteers and was honorable mustered out at the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Stafford belonged to M. H. Barclay Post, G. A. R., No. 198, and was a faithful and consistent member of that organization. The funeral arrangements on Monday was in charge of the Post both at the house and at the grave. | ||
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - September 30, 1910 | :[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - September 30, 1910 | ||
Revision as of 02:57, 10 March 2013
Birth
David N. Stafford was born in Knox on July 5, 1844, a son of Aaron Stafford and Elizabeth Pier[1]. His siblings were:
- Isaac Stafford
- Aaron Lindon Jr. Stafford (1842 – )
- Charles Stafford (1848 – ) - Charles Stafford of Ravena
- Elnathan Stafford (1850 – ) - Elnathan Stafford of Altamont
- Ormand Stafford (1856 – )
- Dayton Stafford (1858 – ) - Dayton Stafford of Altamont
- Franklin Charles Stafford (1863 – ) - Frank Stafford of Ravena
- Elias Stafford (1865 – ) - Elias Stafford of Altamont
Marriage & Children
At about 1866 he married a woman named Hannah who was born in Canada. They lived in Guilderland. The children in 1880 were as follows:
- Isaac Stafford age 13
- Edith A. Stafford age 8
- Hannah Stafford age 7
- Emma J. Stafford age 5
- Annetta Stafford age 3
- Aaron Stafford age 1
Of those children, those who survived him were:
- Mrs. Willard H. Boardman
- Mrs. John Gonya
- Mrs. John Manning of Albany
- Mrs. Arthur Crounse of Oneonta
- Aaron Stafford
- Newton Stafford
Military Service
| Residence: | Knox[1] |
| Place of Birth: | Knox, NY[1] |
| Date of Birth: | 5 July 1844[1] |
| Names of Parents: | Aaron (Stafford) and Elizabeth Peir[1] |
| Marital Status: | Single[1] |
| Occupation: | Farmer[1] |
| Bounty Received: | $100.00[1] |
| Enlistment Date: | 14 Nov 1862[2] [3] or Sept 1862[1] |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY[3] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 177th Infantry[3] |
| Company: | Company H[3] |
| Muster Out Date: | 10 Sep 1863[3] |
| Muster Out Place: | Albany, NY[3] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 18.[2][3] to serve 9 months."Served his time"[1] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York for the year 1905. |
Death
David Stafford died September 23, 1910 and was buried in Knox High Point Cemetery: David Stafford (1844-1910) Company H, 177 NY Vol; - By Dan Driscoll.
Obituary
David Stafford, Civil War Veteran, Answers to Last Roll Call.
Mr. David Stafford, a life-long resident of this village, died at his borne on Friday evening, Sept. 23, after an illness of about a week with Bright's disease in his 67th year. The funeral services were held from his late residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. A. Frederick officiating. Interment at Whipple cemetery. Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Willard H. Boardman, Mrs. John Gonya, Mrs. John Manning, of Albany and Mrs. Arthur Crounse, of Oneonta, and two sons, Aaron and Newton, also fifteen grandchildren. Five brothers, Charles and Frank Stafford, of Ravena, and Elnathan, Dayton and Elias Stafford, of Altamont, also survive him.
When about 21 years of age be enlisted in company D., 177tb regiment, New York State volunteers and was honorable mustered out at the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Stafford belonged to M. H. Barclay Post, G. A. R., No. 198, and was a faithful and consistent member of that organization. The funeral arrangements on Monday was in charge of the Post both at the house and at the grave.
- Altamont Enterprise - September 30, 1910
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about David Stafford
Name: David Stafford
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birth Place: Knef, New York
Enlistment Year: 1862
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1862
Separation Details: uster Out of Service
Separation Date: 10 Sep 1863
Source Citation: New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Albany, New York; New York Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900;Archive Collection #:13775-83;Box #:675;Roll #:331.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]. (microfilm, 1185 rolls). Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
Census Records
1860 federal; Knox (Series M653, Roll 723, Page 629)
- Aaron Stafford 50 Day Laborer
- Elizabeth Stafford 40
- David Stafford 16
- Aaron Stafford 14
- Charles Stafford 12
- Elnathan Stafford 10
- Margaret A. Stafford 6
- Ormond Stafford 4
- Dayton Stafford 1
1880 federal; McKownville, Guilderland (Series T9, Roll 807, Page 103)
- David Stafford 36 Carpenter
- Hannah Stafford 35 Keeping House
- Isaac H. Stafford 13 At School
- Edith A. Stafford 8
- Hannah Stafford 7
- Emma J. Stafford 5
- Annetta Stafford 3
- Aaron Stafford 1
1900 federal; Guilderland Township (Series T623, Roll 1007, Page 56)
- David Stafford 55 Carpenter
- Hannah Stafford 55
- Aaron Stafford 21 Barber
- Maggie Stafford 18 Shirt Sewing
- Newton Stafford 17 Day Laborer
1910 federal; Guilderland Township (Series T624, Roll 923, Page 9)
- David Stafford 65 Carpenter
- Hannah Stafford 65
- Newton D. Stafford 26 Carpenter
- Alice Stafford 24 (Daughter-in-law)
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 about David Stafford
Name: David Stafford
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1844
Birth Place: Knox, Albany Co, New York
Father: Aaron Stafford
Mother: Elizabeth Peer
Residence Place: Albany
Enlistment Date: Sep 1862
Enlistment Location: Knox, Albany, New York
Regiment: 177th Regiment
Company: H
Rank: Private
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Sources
