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View Tree for John AlfordJohn Alford (b. Abt. 1693, d. May 2, 1726)

John Alford (son of John Alford and Elizabeth) was born Abt. 1693 in New Kent County, Virginia, and died May 2, 1726 in New Kent County, Virginia. He married Grace.

 Includes NotesNotes for John Alford:
The St. Peter's Parish Register proves that John was married to Grace and his death date. It shows that they had children: Frances, Isaac, Elizabeth, Unity and Charity. It also shows that Grace later married Michael Harfield. John Alford identified the last three children in his will signed May 1, 1726. At that time John owned nine slaves and they were given to the daughters in the will. In a court case in Halifax County, September 1771, John Bates was seeking a settlement involving the slaves and the will was introduced as evidence. The court case goes on to say "We find that a certain John Bates intermarried with Elizabeth Alford a legatee therein named . . ."

Entries about Grace in the St. Peter's Parish Vestry Book and/or Parish Register.

Dec 16 1724 3:00 a,m. Unity Daughter of _____ Alford & Grace born. (Rpg 74 and Vpg 451) (John's will proved he was the father of Unity) Dec 16 1724 noon Charity Daw _____ born (Rpg 74 and Vpg 451) (The register does not make it clear that they are twins but it seems obvioius. John's will proves her as a daughter.)

May 15 1726 Tom a negro belonging to Grace Alford Dyed. (Rpg 54 and Vpg 420)

February 14 1727 After John Alford's death Grace married Michael Harfield (Rpg 48 and Vpg 413)

Jul 26 1727 as Grace Harfield gave birth to Frances (Vpg 467)

July 8 1734 as Grace Harfield gave birth to David- son of Michael (Rpg 113 and Vpg 517).


Children of John Alford and Grace are:
  1. Frances Alford, b. October 4, 1717, New Kent County, Virginia, d. April 27, 1726, New Kent County, Virginia.
  2. Isaac Alford, b. Abt. 1718, New Kent County, Virginia, d. August 21, 1723, New Kent County, Virginia.
  3. +Elizabeth Alford, b. July 1, 1719, New Kent County, Virginia, d. Abt. 1757, New Kent County, Virginia.
  4. Charity Alford, b. December 16, 1724, New Kent County, Virginia, d. date unknown.
  5. Unity Alford, b. December 16, 1724, New Kent County, Virginia, d. date unknown.
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