Descendants of James STANDFORD

First Generation

1. James STANDFORD *1,2,3,4 was born about 1781 in North Carolina.2,3,4,5

In the early census of Tennessee James STANFORD is listed as James STANDFORD however his children are listed with the name STANFORD.

According to Hale's "History of DeKalb County Tennessee" page 80

"Goshen, on Dismal Creek, was well known for its Methodist gatherings before and after the War. This can be said also for Bright Hill, near Smithville, Asbury, near Liberty, and the Camp ground at Smithville. Some of the old time ministers became popular because of their eccentricities as well as piety, among them : Mr. Wainwright, 'Uncle' Jakey Hearn, 'Uncle' Ike Woodward, 'Uncle' Joe Banks, Elisha Carr, James Stanford, Ben Turner, and Caleb Davis."

Same Book Page 146

"In the center of Dowelltown and on Mrs. White's land is the old Gray Cemetery, a popular burying place a half century ago. ....... Other's interred there are: Rev James Stanford....."

Same Book Page 219

Speaking of the Civil War in Dekalb County Tennessee during the Winter and Spring of 1863 and actions by Allison's Squadron of Cavalry (CSA).

"Mr. Burton added: 'When the picket guard reached the command north of Daniel Smith's, the boys were mounted, and a running fight occurred to Dry Creek bridge. Here Company C, under Capt. R.V. Wright, stopped and waited for the Federals, then fired when they came up, checking them for a short time. At the Stanford Home Company B, under Captain Reece, was left on the south side of the pike. His men, when the Federals approached, fired again, checking them the second time. Company A was left behind Asbury Church, and it held the enemy back till our company wagons, loaded with bacon, got well up Snow's Hill. The bacon was what we were fighting for. One of our men, Tom Coleman, was slightly wounded in the foot by a spent ball. In the skirmish at Dry Creek bridge Lieut. D. Brien's horse got away from him. He could not be caught, and, seeing the Federals would get the animal, Brien ordered the men to shoot him. At Stanford's place a good roan horse came into our lines and Lieutenant Brien got him.....'"

The Stanford place spoken about was the home of James Stanford and his family as they were the only Stanfords in DeKalb County according to the 1860 DeKalb County Census. The Stanfords listed in the 1860 Census lived in the Dry Creek area.


Another account of the skirmish is as follows;

Allison's Tennessee Cavalry Squadron was raised March 1862, at Alexandria, TN., by Col. R. D. Allison, John S. Reece, and Robert V. Wright. Col. Allison and John Reece had previously served with the 24th Tennessee Infantry but had been discharged due to their age.

The three companies that made up Allison's were mostly men from DeKalb Co. TN with a few from the surrounding counties. It was one of the few DeKalb units that actually fought in there home area. During the first half of 1863 it was involved in several small battles and skirmishes in and around Alexandria and Liberty.

While camped near Liberty, the squadron was warned of the approachment of Federal troops from west of town. A guard of ten men was sent to investigate and near Salem church a column of Yankees was spotted. The guards opened fire on the advancing Bluecoats and quickly raced back to camp to warn the rest of the men. The firing had warned the men in camp and they quickly saddled their horses and started the supply wagons toward Snow's Hill, a steep high ground that was easily defended by the often out-numbered Confederates. A running fight ensued. At Dry Creek bridge, Capt. Wright's Co. C. stopped and waited for the Federals. Once in sight they opened fire, stalling the Yankees for a bit, then riding on. Capt. Reece's Co. B. used the same tactic a little ways up the road at the Stanford home. At Ashbury Church, Co. A., was able to hold the enemy long enough for the supply wagons to make it up Snow's Hill. This fight involved over 1000 Federal troops and a total of 75 Confederate troops, with 8 Yankees killed and 1 Confederate wounded. Believing that Allison's Cavalry was the advanced guard of Gen. John Hunt Morgan's command, the Federals did not attempt to pursue the units up the steep ground.

In 1809 there appears a Jane STANFORD on the Salem Baptist Church Rolls. It is unknown who this may be or if she is related to James STANDFORD.

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES
pg.22 August Term, 1810
After Divine Service the church met in conference [This is in every entry,
but I won't copy it each time. Spellings, etc. are as I find them.]
1st The letters brought forward read &
2nd received Brother James Stanford received by letter

pg.24 July Term, 1813
2nd An Epistle presented to the church by Brother James Stanfred for the
persuel of the Church A Part of it read & diprobated

pg.29 September Term, 1813
1st Brother James Stanford & David Hunt Appointed to talk With Sister
Susana Griffith & report at next conferance

pg.37 April Term, 1816
Brother Joseph Evans appointed to talk to Brother James Stanford & report to
the church

pg.58 July Term, 1822
The Case of Br. James Stanford taken up & he made Such Acknowledgements as
was received by the Church

pg. 61 June Term, 1823
3rd The Case of Br. James Stanford looked over.

pg. 64 August Term, 1824
4th The Case of James Stanferd taken up & he excluded from the fellowship
of the Church

James STANFORD * and Mary (Polly) GRIFFIN * were married about 1810. In the 1820 Smith County, Tennessee Census James and Mary had 3 children under 10 years old. From this information I am assuming that the date of their marriage would be around 1810.

Mary (Polly) GRIFFIN * (daughter of Matthew GRIFFIN * and Elizabeth (Betsey) WILLIAMS *) was born in 1791 in Nash County, North Carolina.2,3,4,6,7 She died after 1870. James STANFORD * and Mary (Polly) GRIFFIN * had the following children:

2 i. ? STANFORD was born between 1810 and 1820.2,4 The 1830 Dekalb County Census shows a male born between 1810 and 1820.
3 ii. ? STANFORD was born between 1810 and 1820.4 The 1820 Census of Smith County Tennessee shows "James Standford (sic)" as having 1 male age 0-10 and 2 females age 0-10.
4 iii.Lucretia (Lucy) STANFORD was born about 1817 in Tennessee.2,3,4,6,7 Lucy age 50 is living with her mother Mary Stanford age 83. Mary is listed as head of Household #149. This information according to 1870 DeKalb County, Tennessee Census. They are living next door to Jane Stanford age 39, who is listed as head of household #148. Jane Stanford is Arena/Irena Jane (Chastain) Stanford wife of James P. Stanford.
+5 iv. Elizabeth G. STANFORD (born about 1823).
6 v. Alfred Allen STANFORD was born about 1824 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.2,3,6 He was Farmer & School Teacher in DeKalb County, Tennessee.6,8 He served in the military 1861 to 1862 with the 23rd TN Infantry Regiment (Martin's Regiment) (CSA) Company C. or E..9,10

According to Hale's "History of DeKalb County Tennessee" there was a Pvt. A. A. Stanford, of DeKalb County, serving with Captain Robert Cantrell's Company C. of the 23rd TN Infantry Regiment (Confederate States of America).


Company C, 23rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment

Capt. Robert Cantrell's company (C) recruited around Smithville, became part of the Twenty-third Regiment of Tennessee Confederate Infantry. its commander was later elected lieutenant colonel. G. W. Hicks was elected colonel and later Erastus D. Foster. Other promotions were of Lieuts. W. D. Rhinehardt, Lawson W. Lee, and A. P. Cantrell. The company saw service in Virginia and at Shiloh. After fighting at Perryville, Murfeesboro, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge, and going through the Georgia campaign, it was at Franklin and Nashville and surrendered in North Carolina. Capt. John C. New, of Cannon County, writes: "After the Twenty-third had served about twelve months, it was reorganized. At this time Captain Cantrell was elected lieutenant colonel, but soon resigned. Ras Foster was elected captain of the company, and after serving some time he left and carried many of his men with him. The company was consolidated with mine [17th Tennessee Infantry Regiment and the 23rd were consolidated on 23 Nov. 1863]. Zeb Lee was a member of the company and lost a leg at Chickamauga. His brother, Lieut. Lawson Lee, was killed." Colonel Cantrell was for several years a distinguished circuit judge of Tennessee, residing a Lebanon. He was born November 9, 1823, and died February 9, 1903.

OFFICERS:

Captain: Robert Cantrell
1st Lieutenant: Joseph Y. Stewart
2nd Lieutenant: L. J. Magness
3rd Lieutenant: C. A. Cantrell

ENLISTED:

First Sergeant: William Hi Smith
Second Sergeant: A. P. Cantrell
Third Sergeant: L. W. Lee
Fourth Sergeant: A. J. Potter
Corporals: E. D. Foster, P. G. Cantrell, Isaac Cantrell, A. G. Beckwith

Drummer:Calvin Hendrixson

Fifer:Brien Hughes

PRIVATES:
David Adcock, Wilson Adcock, Lucian Allen, R. H. Atnip, Ben Bullard, W. G. Baker, J. C. Brock, W. M. Bryant, Asbury Barnes, S. Bradford, E. C. Barnes, D. G. Byars, John Brimer, W. M. Bryant, Pleas Caldwell, H. P. Cantrell, James Cantrell, J. L. Crips, J. A. Capshaw, W. C. Cantrell, Julius Cantrell, Abe Cantrell, I. Cantrell Jr., B. H. Cantrell, Eliah Cantrell, L. L. Cantrell, J. B. Cotton M. Coldwell, W. W. Coldwell, W. Coldwell, B. H. Cantrell, Smith Cantrell, Sam Cantrell, William Carter, L. D. Day, David Davis, J. H. Dodd, M. D. Davis, John Delong, Henry Frazier, Jasper Fowler, Newton Fowler, A. H. Farmer, J. L. Fuson, J. R. Fuson, J. B. Ferrell, S. M. Foster, J. H. Ford, J. D. Givan, Thomas Givan, J. W. Green, John Greer, M. Greer, J. P. Jacobs, J. C. Hodges, Isaac Hurst, Jere Hendrixon, Cal Hendrixon Jr., Tilman Haney, William Haney, James M. Judkins, W. A. Johnson, J. P. Jacobs, P. J. Lee, Elias Lane Jr., S. M. Liles, J. W. Lamberson, Z. P. Lee, Obe Moss, G. Lane, James Moor, J. Martin, R. W. Melton, J. H. Mahaffey, T. A. Mason, A. F. McDowell, Sam Mitchell, J. P. Moor, William Paresons, Oliver Parkinson, G. W. Pirtle, J. L Pirtle, Tarleton Parrish, W. R. Parrish, Hezekiah Page, Arch Pack, Russel Rigsby, James Ridge, J. S. Ridge, J. M. Redmond, James Robinson, W. J. Rigsby, W. D. Bradford Sherrell, Wesley Steelmon, J. P. Stoner, .A. A. Stanford, W. H. Starnes, J. S. Starnes, G. W. Taylor, L. R. Taylor, F. J. Titsworth, J. M Vaughn, J. N. Vaughn, G. W. Warren.

KILLED:
A. G. Allen at Fort Munford; Lawson Lee, W. A. Carter, June 29, 1864; W. G. Warren at Chickamauga; W. L. Lawson at Bean's Station.

Died:
F. J. Titsworth, R. W. Melton at Chattanooga, January 24, 1863; James Ridge, July 26, 1863; Julius Cantrell, October 18, 1861; H. Page, June 1, 1862; A. H. Farmer, November 24, 1861.

As part of Cleburne's Brigade, the 23rd participated in the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862, with Lieutenant Colonel Neill in command of the regiment. In this engagement the brigade was reported as consisting of the 15th Arkansas, 6th Mississippi, 2nd (Bate's), 23rd, 24th, 35th Tennessee Infantry Regiments and the Watson Bauery. The 23rd reported 570 men engaged at Shiloh, but no record of casualties was found, although they must have been heavy, for on April 26 the regiment reported only 337 effectives. On this date Cleburne's Brigade consisted of the 15th Arkansas, 2nd, 23rd, 24th, 35th, and 48th Tennessee Infantry Regiments, plus two Arkansas Batteries. On May 23, Hardee reported that 13 men, whose homes were in Lawrence County, had deserted from the 23rd Regiment. The regiment originally had 10 companies, but was consolidated into eight companies after the Battle of Shiloh, with some changes in company letters, and still further changes in letters were made at the reorganization.


Albert A. Stanford enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 19, 1861 at Camp Anderson Company E of the 23rd Regiment Tennessee Infantry (Martin's Regiment). They then were sent to Camp Trousdale as Capt. Robert Cantrell's Company 23rd Regiment Tennessee Infantry. They arrived Aug 23 1861. He was captured at the Battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing) on April 8th 1862 and sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois as a Prisoner of War. Was sent to Vicksburg to be exchanged Sept. 8, 1862 Was suppose to return to Company C 23rd Reg't Tennessee Infantry but went to the Confederate Soldiers Home.


He died in 1863 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.11 He died in the house that he and his brother James P. and his family, Mother Mary, and Aunt Lucretia resided.



From Page 101 of Enrolling Docket 1867 - 1874 F M Parkerson et als vs I J Stanford et als.
"Complainants respectfully show the court that Alfred A. Stanford died Inteste, unmarried and Childless in Dekalb County Tennessee in 1863 ....."

+7 vi.James P. STANFORD * (born about 1826).




Second Generation
5. Elizabeth G. STANFORD (James-1) was born about 1823 in Tennessee.2,3

Elizabeth G. STANFORD and Francis M. PARKERSON were married on 19 Jul 1852 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.12,13

Francis M. PARKERSON was born about 1828 in Tennessee.14
He served in the military.15 He served with Company A 1 Battalion (Colms') Tennessee Infantry as a private.

1st (Colms') Infantry Battalion [also called 20th Battalion] was organized at Camp Weakley, Tennessee, in January, 1862, with five companies. The men were from DeKalb and White counties. It moved to Fort Donelson, and in February was captured. After being exchanged, the battalion was assigned to J. Gregg's and Bate's Brigade and participated in the conflicts at Chickasaw Bayou,Port Hudson, Raymond, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. It had 43 men disabled at Raymond and of the 82 engaged at Chickamauga, fifty-four percent were disabled. In December, 1863, the unit totalled 60 men and 24 arms, and during February, 1864, it was consolidated with the 50th (Old) Tennessee Regiment to form the 50th (New) Tennessee Regiment. Major Stephen H. Colms was in command.

A Civil War Pension application was filed (PENSION #: S10801) for Francis M. PARKESON (sic) from DeKalb County. Private Company A - 1st Battalion, Tennessee Infantry (Colms')


DeKalb Co., TN Court Minute Book 1838-1849 p. 76 Nov Term 1838 Ordered by the Court that FRANK PARKERSON an orphan of the age of 10 years be bound as an apprentice to WILLIAM DRURY bond together with E. W. TAYLOR and WILSON TAYLOR his securities.


7.James P. STANFORD *16 (James-1) was born about 1826 in Tennessee.2, 3, 6 He was Farmer in DeKalb County, Tennessee.6 He died in Aug 1866 in DeKalb County Tennessee.17
The 1860 DeKalb County Tennessee Census lists James and his wife Arrena and their children Lucy, Martha, Alfred and Elizabeth as living in the household of his brother A.A. (Alfred Allen) Stanford along with his sister Lucy and their mother Mary.

The 1870 DeKalb County Tennessee Census lists Jane Stanford age 39, who is listed as head of household #148. Jane Stanford is Arrena/Irena Jane (Chastain) Stanford wife of James P. Stanford. They are living next door to Lucy Stanford age 50 who is living with her mother Mary (Griffin) Stanford age 83. Mary is listed as head of Household #149.

James P. STANFORD * and Irena Jane CHASTAIN * were married on 17 Aug 1854 in Wilson County, Tennessee.18 The marriage of James P. STANFORD to Irena Jane CHASTAIN 17 Aug 1854 in Wilson Co. TN. This information is listed on page 514 of "Early Middle Tennessee Marriages" Vol. 1 Grooms by Byron & Barbara Sistler, Nashville, Tennessee 1988. Published by Byron Sistler & Associates, Inc. 1712 Natchez Trace - PO Box 120934 - Nashville, TN 37212.

Also Broderbund World Family Tree Volume 1, Tree #0938 lists James P. STANFORD married to Irena Julia CHASTAIN, August 17, 1854 in Wilson County Tennessee. This is Irena's second marriage. Her first marriage is listed to a William Daniel BRADLEY abt 1848. Her parents are listed as Elisha Chastain and Martha Inman. The Submitter for Volume 1, Tree 0938 provided the following contact address: ANN CHASTAIN - 134 PINEBLUFF TRL - TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173-1922

Irena Jane CHASTAIN * (daughter of Elisha CHASTAIN * and Martha INMAN *) was born on 12 Mar 1830 in Tennessee.6,19,20 The 1870 DeKalb County Tennessee Census lists Jane Stanford age 39, who is listed as head of household #148. Jane Stanford is Arrena/Irena Jane (Chastain) Stanford wife of James P. Stanford. They are living next door to Lucy Stanford age 50 who is living with her mother Mary (Griffin) Stanford age 83. Mary is listed as head of Household #149.


James P. STANFORD * and Irena Jane CHASTAIN * had the following children:

+8 i.Martha Hellen STANFORD (born in 1856).
9 ii.Lucretia R. STANFORD was born about 1857 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.6
+10 iii.Elizabeth F. STANFORD (born in May 1858).
+11 iv.Alfred Eli STANFORD* (born in May 1858).


Third Generation
8. Martha Hellen STANFORD (James P.-2, James-1) was born in 1856 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.6, 20
Martha Hellen STANFORD and Jeremiah M. FISHER were married on 26 Oct 1871 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.13 Married by W.R. Winfrey, JP Jeremiah M. FISHER (son of George FISHER and Faithey A. KILLEY) was born in 1848 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Martha Hellen STANFORD and Jeremiah M. FISHER had the following children:
+12 i. Daisy FISHER (born in 1877).
+13 ii.Ova FISHER (born in Feb 1880).
10. Elizabeth F. STANFORD (James P.-2, James-1) was born in May 1858 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.6, 20

Alfred Eli Stanford and Elizabeth F. Stanford were Twins according to 1860 DeKalb Co. Census.
Elizabeth F. STANFORD and Horace L. FARMER were married on 9 May 1874 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.13 Horace L. FARMER served in the military Civil War in G Co. 1st. Tn Mtd Inf. CSA. 1890 CIVIL WAR VETERANS CENSUS OF DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Elizabeth F. STANFORD and Horace L. FARMER had the following children:

+14 i.Shelah (Shelby) FARMER.
15 ii.Julia FARMER.
16 iii.James FARMER.
17 iv.Horace FARMER.

11.Alfred Eli STANFORD*21, 22, 23 (James P.-2, James-1) was born in May 1858 in Tennessee.6, 19, 20
Margaret Louise (Stanford) Dixon believes that Alfred Eli Stanford was a farmer.

Alfred Eli Stanford and Elizabeth F. Stanford were Twins according to 1860 DeKalb Co. Census.

Hale's "History of DeKalb County Tennessee" states that Alf Stanford was a Postmaster for Dowelltown, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

Alfred E. Stanford was Postmaster from 2 December 1884 to 15 March 1887. This information was extracted from microfilm of the Post Office Department record of appointment of Postmasters for the approximate period 1832 to September 30, 1971. This record as prepared in the offices of the Junior Assistant to the Postmaster General from 1832 to January 2, 1835, the second assistant Postmaster General from July 2, 1836, to 1851, the First assistant Postmaster General from 1851 to 1950, and the Bureau of Post Office Operations from 1950 to September 30, 1971. This roll of film is National Archives film number 841-118.

From the Newspaper "THE LIBERTY HERALD" = Editor, Will A. Vick = November 17, 1886
Business Ads = A.E. Stanford----Dowelltown---Undertakers

From the Newspaper "THE LIBERTY HERALD" = Editor, Will A. Vick =December 8, 1897
Alexandria = Ap Stanford is moving to his farm today. (Unknown if Ap Stanford is suppose to read A E Stanford. Alfred A. Stanford died in 1863).

Alfred Eli STANFORD * and Martha C. GRANDSTAFF * were married on 16 Nov 1881 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.13, 24, 25, 26 Married by J.R. Heron (MG)
Martha C. GRANDSTAFF* (daughter of Eli J. GRANSTAFF * and Senith C. HALL *) was born in Oct 1860 in Tennessee.27
Alfred Eli STANFORD * and Martha C. GRANDSTAFF * had the following children:

18 i. Telhus STANFORD was born in Aug 1883 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27
19 ii.Minnie STANFORD was born in Apr 1885 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27
20 iii.Pearl STANFORD was born in Jan 1887 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27 According to Margaret Louise (Stanford) Dixon she lived in Birmingham Alabama.
21 iv.James E. STANFORD was born in May 1889 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27 According to Margaret Louise (Stanford) Dixon he lived in St. Louis.
22 v.Hallie STANFORD was born in Jul 1891 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27
+23 vi.John William STANFORD * (born on 21 Jun 1892) married Edna HERRIN* 1915 or 1916.
24 vii.Harrison H. STANFORD was born in Oct 1894 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27
25 viii.Jennie STANFORD was born in Jul 1896 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27 According to Margaret Louise (Stanford) Dixon she lived in Tennessee.
26 ix.Jessie STANFORD was born in Nov 1898 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27
27 x.Josie STANFORD was born in Mar 1900 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.27

Sources

1. Book "History of Dekalb County";. "History of Dekalb County" by Will T. Hale - Ben Lomond Press McMinnville, Tennessee - 1969 reprint of 1915 Edition - pages 80 & 146 & 219.

2. Household of James Standford (sic) (should read James Stanford), 1840 US Census, Dekalb County, Tennessee, Middle Tennessee - Page 204; National Archives Microfilm Image # 100 Roll M704_520 (Ancestry Image 24). Microfilm Image # 100 Roll M704_520 - Ancestry Image 24 & 25. Head of Household James Standford (sic) 1 Male 10-15 James P. would be about 14 in 1840 1 Male 15-20 Alfred Allen would be about 16 in 1840 1 Male 20-30 Unknown 1 Male 50-60 James would be about 59 in 1840 2 Females 15-20 1. Unknown 2. Elizabeth G. would be about 17 in 1840 1 Female 30-40 Mary (Griffin) would be about 53 in 1840. James Standford should read James Stanford. Why the name changed is not known. Mary's age discrepency may be just a typo by the Census Taker.


3. James Standford, 1850 US Census, DeKalb County, Tennessee, Page # 30 (Ancestry Page #58) - Dwelling 427 - Family 427; National Archives Microfilm Image 186 Roll M432_876 (Ancestry Image 58 of 176). Microfilm Image 186 Roll M432_876. James Standford male age 69 born in NC - Farmer Mary female age 59 born in NC Lucretia female age 29 born in TN Elizabeth female age 27 born in TN Alfred A. male age 26 born in TN - Farmer James P. male age 24 born in TN - Farmer. Why the name was changed from Standford to Stanford is not known.


4. Standford, James, 1820 US Census, Smith County, Tennessee, Page 88 - Line 1842; National Archives Microfilm Image 34 Roll M33_125 - Ancesrtry Image 17 of 21. Microfilm Image 34 Roll M33_125. 1 Male 0-10 Unknown Male 1 Male 26-45 James would be about 39 in 1820 2 Females 0-10 1. Unknown Female 2. Lucretia would be about 3 years old in 1820 1 Female 26-45 Mary (Griffin) Stanford would be about 33 in 1820. James Standford is actually James Stanford. Why the name changed is not kown.


5. Researcher - Nona Williams. Family History Center Microfilm: Submission: AF92-100006.

6. A. A. STANFORD, 1860 US Census, DeKalb County, Tennessee, 4th Civil District - House 316 - Family 314 - Page 62; National Archives Microfilm Image 205 Roll M653_1247 (Ancestry.com Image 42 of 241. Microfilm Image 205 Roll M653_1247. Alfred Allan Stanford is listed as 36 years old Mary Stanford is listed as 60 years old Lucretia Stanford is listed as 43 years old James P. Stanford is listed as 33 years old Arrena (Irena) Jane Stanford is listed as 30 years old Martha H. Stanford is listed as 5 years old Lucretia R. Stanford is listed as 3 years old Alfred E. and Elizabeth F. are twins and are listed as being 1 year old.


7. Mary Stanford, 1870 US Census, Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, Civil District 4 - Page 20 - Dwelling 149 - Family 149; National Archives Microfilm Image 297 Roll M593_1524 (Ancestry.com Image 20 of 24). Microfilm Image 297 Roll M593_1524 (Ancestry.com Image 20 of 24). Stanford, Mary female age 83 born in NC - Keeps House Lucy female age 50 born in NC.


8. From Vertical File at the Justin Potter Library - 101 South First Street - Smithville, Tennessee 37166. Jorene Parsley's Files - Deposition of Elizabeth (Stanford) Parkerson - Page 149 -150 - Of Enrolling Document 1867 -1874 - In Chancery Court at Smithville Tennessee - F M Parkerson et als vs I J Stanford et als 1869 (Page 46 of 50 of Typed File).


9. Book "History of Dekalb County";. "History of Dekalb County" by Will T. Hale - Ben Lomond Press McMinnville, Tennessee - 1969 reprint of 1915 Edition - page 175.

10. Film Number M231 roll 41- A.A. Stanford or Alfred Stanford - Co. C, 23 Tennessee Inf. (Martin's Regiment)
Card Numbers
49956504
49956601
49956766
49956848
46010924
46020368
Albert A. Stanford enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 19, 1861 at Camp Anderson Company E of the 23rd Regiment Tennessee Infantry (Martin's Regiment). They then were sent to Camp Trousdale as Capt. Robert Cantrell's Company 23rd Regiment Tennessee Infantry. They arrived Aug 23 1861. He was captured at the Battle of Shiloh (Pittsburg Landing) on April 8th 1862 and sent to Camp Douglas, Illinois as a Prisoner of War. Was sent to Vicksburg to be exchanged Sept. 8, 1862 Was suppose to return to Company C 23rd Reg't Tennessee Infantry but went to the Confederate Soldiers Home. One Muster Card has him Captured at Fort Donelson and sent to Camp Douglas. This information is wrong because the 23rd did not fight at Fort Donnelson. The confusion must have come because those that were captured at Fort Donelson were also sent to Camp Douglas just prior to the Battle of Shilo.


11. From Vertical File at the Justin Potter Library - 101 South First Street - Smithville, Tennessee 37166. Jorene Parsley's Files - O&I Bill - Page 101 - Of Enrolling Document 1867 -1874 - In Chancery Court at Smithville Tennessee - F M Parkerson et als vs I J Stanford et als 1869 (Page 2 of 50 of Typed File).


12. Book "Early Middle Tennessee Marriages". Byron and Barbara Sistler - Nashville, Tennessee 1988 - Byron Sistler & Associates, Inc. - 1712 Natchez Trace - PO Box 120934 - Nashville, Tennessee 37212; Volume 2 - Page 513.


13. Broderbund CD;. V235_01V1 1998, Broderbund CD # 235 Marriage Index: Tennessee, 1851 - 1900.


14. James G. McIntire Household, 1850 US Census, DeKalb County, Tennessee, Civil District #10 - House 819 - Family 819; National Archives Microfilm Image 244 Roll M432_876.. Ancestry.com Image 116, Microfilm Image 244 Roll M432_876. There is a George Parkerson age 13 living next door with Barnabas Page. This may be Francis' brother.


15. Ancestry.com, Civil War Compiled Military Service Records. He served with Company A 1 Battalion (Colms') Tennessee Infantry CSA as a private.


16. 1860 Slave Schedual: DeKalb County, Tennessee Page 5 (268) - James P. Stanford is shown as owning one slave a male black age 10. Microfilm Image 543 Roll M653_1281. Ancestry Image 5 of 16. Microfilm Image 543 Roll M653_1281. Ancestry Image 5 of 16. Slaves owned by James P. Stanford 1 male black age 10.


17. From Vertical File at the Justin Potter Library - 101 South First Street - Smithville, Tennessee 37166, Jorene Parsley's Files - O&I Bill - Page 150-151 - Of Enrolling Document 1867 -1874 - In Chancery Court at Smithville Tennessee -. F M Parkerson et als vs I J Stanford et als 1869 (Page 47 of 50 of Typed File).


Statement by Elizabeth (Stanford) Parkerson his sister.
"He died in August - It will be four years next August. I don't know what year it was.". Document dated 19 Oct 1869.


18. Book "Early Middle Tennessee Marriages". Byron and Barbara Sistler - Nashville, Tennessee 1988 - Byron Sistler & Associates, Inc. - 1712 Natchez Trace - PO Box 120934 - Nashville, Tennessee 37212; Volume 1 - Grooms - Page 514.

19. Irena J. Stanford, 1880 US Census, DeKalb County, Tennessee, ED 28 - 4th Civil District - House 331 - Family 345 Page 38 B 156; Ancestry.com Image 38 of 42. Ancestry.com Image 38 of 42. Irena J. Stanford is listed as being 49 years old Alfred Eli Stanford is listed as being 20 years old.


20. Irena Stanford, 1870 US Census, Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, Civil District 4 - Page 20 - Dwelling 148 - Family 148; National Archives Microfilm Image 297 Roll M593_1524 (Ancestry.com Image 20 of 24). Microfilm Image 297 Roll M593_1524 (Ancestry.com Image 20 of 24). Irena Stanford - female - age 39 - born in TN - Keeps House
Martha - female - age 14 - born in TN
Alfred E. - male - age 10 - born in TN (twin)
Elizabeth F. - female age 10 - born in TN (twin).


21. Book "History of Dekalb County";. "History of Dekalb County" by Will T. Hale - Ben Lomond Press McMinnville, Tennessee - 1969 reprint of 1915 Edition - page 145.


22. Irena J. STANFORD, 1880 US Census, DeKalb County, Tennessee, ED 28 - 4th Civil District - House 331 - Family 345; National Archives micro film Ancestry.com Image 38 of 42 Page 38 B 156.


23. 1870 Census, Household # 148 - page 63. 1870 Census Dekalb County Tennessee. District 4 (Dry Creek) Household # 148 - page 63.


24. Researcher - Darrell Spencer, Darrell Spencer of Dekalb County, Tennessee.


25. Book "The History of Smith County Tennessee";.


26. John William STANFORD, death certifcate no. File No. 116 51 24432 - Registrar's No. 224 - Registration Dist. 520 - Primary Registration Dist. 5251 (1951), Bureau of Vital Statistics, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, File # 116 51 24432 - registrar's # 224. Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death for John William Stanford - File # 116 51 24432 - registrar's # 224 - Registration District 520 - Primary Registration District # 5251
Worked as a Coal Miner.
Funeral Director: Cook & Hopkins - Estill, Floyd County, Kentucky
Buried in Union Cemetery - Glo Floyd County, Kentucky
Died of Lung Cancer. There are numerous typos on this document.


27. 1900 Census. 1900 Census for DeKalb County, Tennessee - Volume 15 - Enummeration District 43 - Sheet 9.


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