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==Birth==
 
==Birth==
 
Born at about 1844 at Knox, Albany Co.,NY, a son of Thomas and Maria Stafford
 
Born at about 1844 at Knox, Albany Co.,NY, a son of Thomas and Maria Stafford
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He was a carpenter
 
He was a carpenter
  
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==Marriage==
 
John Stafford married Jane Ann Sickles (1847 – 1924). Their children were:
 
John Stafford married Jane Ann Sickles (1847 – 1924). Their children were:
 
*Nellie Stafford (1868 – )
 
*Nellie Stafford (1868 – )
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(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.
 
(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 wa s 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.
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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.
 
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.

Revision as of 22:31, 9 March 2013

Birth

Born at about 1844 at Knox, Albany Co.,NY, a son of Thomas and Maria Stafford

Occupation

He was a carpenter

Marriage

John Stafford married Jane Ann Sickles (1847 – 1924). Their children were:

  • Nellie Stafford (1868 – )
  • Walter C. Stafford (1871 – )
  • Florence Stafford (1875 – )
  • William J Stafford (1882 – )
  • Raymond B. Stafford (1889 – 1910)
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/816783/person/2021143499

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

Knox - High Point Cemetery - John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 aged 79 years Co. H 18th NY Cavalry

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 Obituary - Altamont Enterprise April 28, 1922

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

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


Additional Media

Knox - John Stafford - Muster Roll

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

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 #:905;Roll #:561.

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.


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