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Revision as of 14:35, 21 October 2012
Birth
David Stafford was born in Knox on July 5, 1844, a son of Aaron Stafford and Elizabeth Pier[1]. His brothers were:
- Charles Stafford of Ravena
- Frank Stafford of Ravena
- Elnathan Stafford of Altamont
- Dayton Stafford of Altamont
- Elias Stafford of Altamont
Marriage & Children
David Stafford's children 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 II, 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
Sources
