Stafford, John
Birth
Born at about 1844 at Knox, Albany Co.,NY, a son of Thomas Stafford (1804 – 1884) and Maria Truax (1809 – 1882). His siblings were:
- Lovisa A. Stafford (B. Nov 1823, D. 1914)[1][2]
- Thomas Stafford Jr. (B. abt 1830, D. June 16, 1864)[1][3][2]
- Lydia Stafford (B. abt 1832, D. unk)[1]
- Jacob Stafford (B. abt 1834, D. unk)[1]
- Edmund Stafford (B. abt 1836, D. unk)[1]
- Sarah Stafford (B. abt 1839, D. after 1880)[1]
- Anna B. Stafford (B. abt 1842, D. unk)[1]
- Chauncey Stafford (B. abt 1846, D. unk)[1]
- Emma A. Stafford (B. abt 1848, D. after 1870)[1][4]
- Mary E. Stafford (B. abt 1851, D. after 1870)[4]
- Silas Stafford
- Balinda Stafford (M. David Dooer)
- Rosetta Stafford (B. abt 1860, M. Richard Ashworth)
Occupation
He was a carpenter
Marriage
John Stafford married Jane Ann Sickles (1847 – 1924). Their children were:
- Nellie Stafford (1868 – ) - Nellie M. Ashworth of Cohoes
- Walter C. Stafford (1871 – ) - Walter C. Stafford of Schenectady
- Florence Stafford (1875 – ) - Florence A. Greenof Cohoes
- William J Stafford (1882 – ) - William J. Stafford of Altamont
- Raymond B. Stafford (1889 – 1910) (NOT in obituary)
- Ida M. Mareoux of Albany (in obituary)
Military Service
| Residence: | Knox |
| Enlistment Date: | 29 Aug 1861 |
| Enlistment Place: | Albany, NY |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private |
| State Served: | New York |
| Regiment: | 18th Cavalry |
| Company: | Company H |
| Muster Out Date: | 2 June 1865 |
| Muster Out Place: | New Orleans, LA |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 20 to serve 3 years. |
| Sources Used: 1865 census, Knox, Albany Co., NY; Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York, Regimental Rosters |
Death
John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 and was buried in Knox - High Point Cemetery - John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 aged 79 years Co. H 18th NY Cavalry
Obituary
John T. Stafford
(Hard to read!) A long time resident of this section of Albany county, John T Stafford died at his home here on State road Friday April 21, 1922. The funeral service was held on ?? at 10:30 ?? his residence.
Mr. Stafford was born October 14?, 1843 in the town of Knox. He was civil war veteran. He enrolled August 29, 1864 in Company H 18 Regular New York Cavalry Volunteers and was honorably discharged June 2, 1865. After his return home, he married Jane Ann Sickles. Mrs. Stafford survives him. They were married fifty six years last October.
He also leaves two sons, William J. Stafford of Altamont; Walter C. Stafford of Schenectady; three daughters. Florence A. Green and Nellie M. Ashworth of Cohoes; And Ida M. Mareoux of Albany. There are also eleven grandchildren.
- Altamont Enterprise - April 28, 1922
Additional Research Notes
Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900
New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about John T Stafford
Name: John T Stafford
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birth Place: Albany, New York
Enlistment Year: 1864
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1864
Separation Details: Discharged
Separation Date: Jun 1865
Civil War Record Summaries
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John T Stafford
Name: John T Stafford
Age at enlistment: 20
Enlistment Date: 29 Aug 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, NY
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 18th Cavalry Regiment on 29 Aug 1864.
Mustered out on 02 Jun 1865 at New Orleans, LA.
Birth Date: abt 1844
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York
18th NY Cavalry
STAFFORD, JOHN T. — Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 29, 1864, at Albany; mustered in as private, Co. H, August 29, 1864, to serve one year; discharged, June 2, 1865, at New Orleans, La.
1890 Veterans Schedules for Knox
History of the County of Albany - Tenney and Howell
Heroes of Albany
Carnival of Blood
Census Records
Additional Media
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