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Abraham “Abram” Stanford

Birth	:	17 Jun 1815 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 1912 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	SDof01-011
Description	:	Memorial updated August 21, 2013: Parent links are being tentatively made to Isaac Stanford and to Elizabeth Warren Stanford. Both died within a few days of each other, but in 1819. The P&B profile for Abraham may have been in error in implying that his parents died in or about 1817 (that biography album has other errors as well, so this would not be a unique error in the publication). Mistaking the 1817 for 1819 would be an easy typo to make. The timeline appears to fit better with the 1819 year. Any clarification would be appreciated. The... Read More	Memorial updated August 21, 2013: Parent links are being tentatively made to Isaac Stanford and to Elizabeth Warren Stanford. Both died within a few days of each other, but in 1819. The P&B profile for Abraham may have been in error in implying that his parents died in or about 1817 (that biography album has other errors as well, so this would not be a unique error in the publication). Mistaking the 1817 for 1819 would be an easy typo to make. The timeline appears to fit better with the 1819 year. Any clarification would be appreciated. The memorials for Isaac and Elizabeth have headstone photos and inscription details that appear to be credible in and of themselves, so these parent links are made for that reason, but obviously some caution may be needed by family researchers. //rkt --------- Note: subject to possible timeline errors, noted above - Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 345-346 Abraham STANFORD, a retired farmer and respected citizen of Fairfield, Jefferson County, claims Pennsylvania as the State of his nativity, his birth having occurred in Allegheny County, June 17, 1815. Isaac STANFORD, his father, emigrated with his family to Delaware County, Ohio, about 1817, becoming one of the early settlers of that region, but within a few days (sic. may be typo; it appears they died in 1819) both parents and two children died. Our subject was then about three years of age. Four children lived to mature years, but only two still survive: Abraham and his brother David, who has been a carpenter, merchant, and farmer. Little advantage did our subject receive in his youth, but hard labor fell to his lot, and in return he reaped little or no reward. Probably, however, this was the means of developing a self-reliance and energy which have characterized his mature years, and been important factors in his success. On the death of his parents, he was bound out to a farmer for whom he worked until attaining his majority, when he started out in life for himself without a cent which he could call his own. He secured a position as a farm hand at $10 per month, and labored on in that way until coming to Iowa. Believing that he could better his condition in the West, in 1839, he floated down the Ohio and up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to Peoria, whence he made his way through Henry County to Cedar Township, Jefferson County. The land in that township had just come into market, and on his return trip Mr. STANFORD stopped at Burlington, and entered one hundred and twenty acres of the same. The following winter he was engaged in splitting rails in Illinois. For some time he was undecided whether to return to Ohio or remain in the West, but having entered his land in Iowa, he at length determined to come to this State, and acted upon his resolution in February, 1840. Not an improvement had been made, and while a cabin was in process of erection, he boarded with Joel BRADSHAW. He spent the day superintending the work, but in the evening devoted himself to the enjoyment of the society of Mr. BRADSHAW's daughter, Miss Nancy. The acquaintance proving mutually agreeable and ripening into a warmer regard, they were married on the 9th of February, 1841. The lady was born in White County, Tenn., March 19, 1825, and when eight years of age, accompanied her parents to Illinois, whence they removed to Jefferson County in 1838. Mr. STANFORD and his wife began their domestic life on the farm which he had entered, and increased their possessions by the purchase of an additional forty acres. At length having sold, he bought a claim four miles east of Fairfield, of one hundred and twenty acres which he entered, fenced and improved. He also sold this farm, after which he started West, but a few days travel sufficed to convince him that he preferred Jefferson County to any other locality as a place of residence, and he returned and purchased a claim of one hundred and thirty-five acres in Liberty Township. This he also entered and improved, and later traded for a farm of one hundred and ten acres in Cedar Township, upon which he lived until he retired from active business life, and removed to Fairfield in 1882. He still owns ninety-six acres of valuable land which yields him a good income. The union of Mr. and Mrs. STANFORD was blessed with a family of eight children: Isaac F., the eldest, enlisted in October, 1863, as a member of Company B, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry, and was wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. However, he recovered from his injury, but while on the way to join his regiment at Brownsville, Tex., he took the measles and was consequently off duty for some time. Again he started to join his comrades, but having to march some thirty miles through mud and rain, when not yet entirely recovered, he took a backset and died in Brownsville; Joel H., the next younger, is a farmer of Nebraska; Chloe S. is the wife of Samuel DOUGHTY, a Free Methodist preacher; Mary O. is the wife of Hagen DOUGHTY, a farmer of Lockridge Township; Vesta A. is the wife of David BOLEY, of Locust Grove Township; Ella K. is the wife of George MOORE, a farmer of Nebraska; John F. (sic. John Feigh STANFORD) is a farmer of Locust Grove Township; Abraham L. is a cabinet-maker of Fairfield. Mr. STANFORD has held the office of Township Assessor, and several school offices. He cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. William Henry Harrison, and continued to support the Whig party until 1856, since which time he has been a stanch Republican. He has done not a little to develop the county by improving farms, and has ever been a loyal citizen. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, of Fairfield. ----------- Note: it is highly likely that this obituary drew on the Portrait and Biography Album bio of 1890 for family details. Timeline errors may have inadvertently crept in, as when the death of Abraham's parents took place (1819 instead of the implied 1817 year). Obituary: 1912 The Lockridge Herald, Lockridge, Jefferson county, Iowa. The Lockridge Herald, Feb. 1, 1912, page 1, col. 1. DEATH CALLS RESIDENT..Abraham Stanford, a well known resident of Fairfield, died Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his son J.F. Stanford near the Washington school house..oldest man in Jefferson County at the time of his death, being 97 years of age. Abraham Stanford was born in Alleghany County, PA on June 17, 1815.. When two years of age, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stanford, emigrated to Delaware County, OH and within a few days after arriving there both parents and two children died. Four children were left orphans and one of these was Abraham. He was bound out to a farmer for whom he worked until he attained his majority. In 1839 he floated down the Ohio River and up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to Peoria, IL and from there made his way through Henry county to Cedar Township, Jefferson county. The land in Cedar Township had just come into the market and on his return trip Mr. Stanford stopped in Burlington to enter 120 acres of it. The following winter he engaged in splitting rails in Illinois. In February 1840 he returned to Jefferson county and while waiting for his cabin to be erected stayed at the house of Joel Bradshaw and on Feb. 9, 1841 he married Mr. Bradshaw's daughter, Nancy Bradshaw. To them were born eight children, two of whom, with their mother, preceded Mr. Stanford in death. The oldest son died while serving his country as a soldier during the Civil War. The surviving children are J.J. Stanford of KS, Mrs. Hayden Doughty and Mrs. David Boley of Fairfield, Mrs. George Moore of NE, A.L. Stanford of TX and J.F. Stanford (sic. John Feigh Stanford) of this city..Methodist church.

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Abraham “Abram” Stanford's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Abraham “Abram” Stanford death?
Abraham “Abram” Stanford death on 28 Jan 1912 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

Isaac Stanford

(1787 - 1819)

Elizabeth Warren Stanford

(1777 - 1819)

Spouse

Nancy Catherine Bradshaw Stanford

(1825 - 1899)

Siblings

Mary Stanford

(1806 - 1822)

Martha Stanford

(1811 - 1819)

Children

Joel Jasper Stanford

(1843 - 1925)

Semantha Chloe Stanford Doughty

(1845 - 1906)

Mary Olive Stanford Doughty

(1848 - 1941)

Vesta Anne Stanford Boley

(1851 - 1933)

John Feigh Stanford

(1856 - 1917)

Abraham Lincoln Stanford

(1860 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034