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Amos Stafford

Birth	:	16 Jul 1830 Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 1915 New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bill Helton Cemetery, Gray, Knox County, USA
Inscription	:	Aged 85y, 5m, 6d
Description	:	WAS AN EARLY SETTLER AMOS STAFFORD, MANY YERS A RESIDENT NEAR COBURG DIED IN NEW MARKET LAST WEEK Amos Stafford, who for many years made his home near Coburg and who had been a resident in and near this county since 1869, died Tuesday morning, December 21, from old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Raynor, at New Market. He was sick only a few days. The remains were taken to Coburg for burial in Franklin Grove Cemetery, funeral services by Ray Guse, of Essex, being held at the Coburg M. E. Church at 9:30 o’clock, Thursday morning, December 23.... Read More	WAS AN EARLY SETTLER AMOS STAFFORD, MANY YERS A RESIDENT NEAR COBURG DIED IN NEW MARKET LAST WEEK Amos Stafford, who for many years made his home near Coburg and who had been a resident in and near this county since 1869, died Tuesday morning, December 21, from old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Raynor, at New Market. He was sick only a few days. The remains were taken to Coburg for burial in Franklin Grove Cemetery, funeral services by Ray Guse, of Essex, being held at the Coburg M. E. Church at 9:30 o’clock, Thursday morning, December 23. Singing was by the choir of the church and the friends who acted as pall bearers were Frank Kirby, J. O. Purcell, Dick Weidman, Bert Davis, John Haddon, and C. W. Ackles. Many friends attended the services. Mr. Stafford was in his 85th year, having been born in Franklin County, Indiana, July 16, 1830. When a small boy, he came to Henry County, Iowa, with his parents and was married September 2, 1856, at New London to Louisa Chandler. They came to this county in 1869, and Mr. Stafford lived here practically all the time since. Mrs. Stafford died in 1890, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Teeter, in 1905, and another daughter, Mrs. Jennie Booth in 1913. The surviving children are Mrs. Eva Raynor, of New Market, Charles Stafford of Phoenix, Arizona, Bert Stafford of Alton, Kansas, John Stafford of New Market, Mrs. Velma Copenhaver of Red Oak. Deceased farmed for many years near Coburg. He was a good many who enjoyed the confidence of many friends who now extend sympathy to the bereaved family. •Event: Militia in Des Moines, IA Military Service 1856 Amos Stafford passed away last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs Eva Raynor, who lives south of town. He was past 85 yrs of age. The remains were shipped to Coburg, where interment was made. Bedford Times Republican 12/30/1915 (S316 Stafford, Amos, 85, d nr Nkt; i Coburg. BTR 30 Dec 1915) Father: Tyra Stafford b: 7/21 May 1794 in Fort Knox, Hardin Co, KY Mother: Susannah Lyons b: ABT 1795 in NC

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Amos Stafford's memorial is located at: Bill Helton Cemetery, Gray, Knox County, USA.
When did Amos Stafford death?
Amos Stafford death on 22 Dec 1915 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, USA