Charles Emile Stafford or Elizabeth W. Stafford or John Stafford
To whom it may concern:
I am seeking any information on Elizabeth W. Stafford, who is interned at Williamete National Cemetery in Oregon. She was in the Army. I am especially interested in finding any information on her husband Charles E. Stafford. Charles E. Stafford could be my Grandfather's son or even my Grandfather.
U.S. Veterans Cemteries, ca. 1800-2004 Record
Name: Elizabeth W. Stafford
Veteran' Rank: Colonel
Branch: U.S. Army
Relation Name: Charles E. Stafford
Relationship: Wife
Last Known address: 11800 SE Mt. Scott Boulevard, Portland, OR. 97266.
Birth Date: 2 Sept 1905
Death Date: 4 May 1992
Interment Date: 4 Jun. 1992
Cemetery URL: http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/williamette.htmhttp://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/williamette.htm
Relationship Notes: Wife of Stafford, Charles E.
I also found the following information:
Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Stafford, Elizabeth W.
County: Polk
Death Date: 4 May 1992
Certificate: 92-08713
Age: 86
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1905
Spouse: Charles
U.S. Social Security Death Index
Betty Stafford
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1905
Death Date: 4 May 1992
Social Security Number: 543-50-3214
State or Territory Where Number Issued: Oregon
Death Residence Localities:
Zip Code: 97304
Localities: Salem, Polk, Oregon
I found Charles Emile Stafford on the Ancestry.com- World War 0ne Draft Regist. Card. This Charles was born April 28, 1890. I also found out, from the registration card, that he was born at Fort Niabrara, Nebraska. This Charles was a farmer in Mountain View, California. He had a wife and child at the time. He had previous military service in the Signal Corp for 9 months as a Private in California. Charles was medium tall and had a medium build. He had grey eyes and brown hair. Charles registered in Santa Clara, California on June 5th 1917.
From this information I was able to locate on him from the 1910 and 1920 U.S. Censuses. See below for details.
1910 U.S. Census
San Diego Ward 1, San Diego, California
Charles Stafford
Born: About 1891
Birthplace: Nebraska
Charles Father's Name: John Stafford (Age 55) (Retired Army Officer)
John's Birthplace: Illinois
John's Father's Birthplace: England
John's Mother's Birthplace: England
Charles Mother's Name: Cornelia G. Stafford (Age 50) ( 3 Children, all living)
Cornelia's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Cornelia's Father's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Cornelia's Mother's Birthplace: New York
Daughter of John & Cornelia Stafford: Pauline Stafford ( Pauline's age 23) ( 1 child living)
Pauline's Birthplace: Kansas
Pauline's daughter & Grandchild to John & Cornelia: G Jeanette Stafford (Age 3)
G. Jeanette's Birthplace: Kansas
G. Jeanette Father's Birthplace: Louisana
G. Jeanette Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
Daughter of John & Cornelia Stafford: Harriet Stafford (Age 21)
Harriet's Birthplace: California
Son of John & Cornelia Stafford: Charles Stafford (Age 19)
Charles' Birthplace: Nebraska
1920 U.S. Census
San Diego, San Diego, California
Charles E. Stafford (Age 31)( Superintendent Oil Lease) ( Charles must have been in the Army Reserves or the National Guard during this time.)
Charles Birthplace: Nebraska
Charles Father's Birthplace: Illinois ( Same as on the 1910 Census)
Charles Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts ( Same as on the 1910 Census)
Charles Wife's name: Geraldine G. (Age 28)
Geraldine's Birthplace: California
Geraldine's Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Geraldine's Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Son of Charles & Geraldine: Jack Stafford ( Age 3 and 11/12 )
I have not found this Charles on the 1900 or 1930 U.S. Census as of yet.
I will starting looking for Charles's Father and Mother, John Stafford and Cornelia on the 1880 U.S. Census and earlier U.S. Censuses.
Craig
Re: Seek info on Charles E. Stafford, husband of Elizabeth W. Stafford
Posted by: Mike Stafford (ID *****5493) Date: December 19, 2006 at 16:53:21
In Reply to: Seek info on Charles E. Stafford, husband of Elizabeth W. Stafford by Craig Stafford of 4334
Oddly enough, I can't find a likely Charles E. Stafford in the 1900, 1910, 1920 or 1930 Censuses.
Descendants of Col Charles Emi STAFFORD - 19 Dec 2006
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First Generation
1. Col Charles Emi STAFFORD was born on 28 Apr 1890.1 He died on 4 Feb 1980 in Polk Co., Oregon.1 Cert. No. 80-03667. He was buried on 19 Feb 1980 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Willamette National Cemetery. He served in the military 17 Jul 1917 to 16 Jul 1946. COL US. Army. Name: Charles E Stafford Service Info.: COL US ARMY WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 28 Apr 1890 Death Date: 4 Feb 1980 Service Start Date: 17 Jul 1917 Service End Date: 16 Jul 1946 Interment Date: 19 Feb 1980
Col Charles Emi STAFFORD and Elizabeth W. were married. Elizabeth W. was born on 2 Sep 1905. She died on 4 May 1992. She was buried on 4 Aug 1992 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Willamette National Cemetery. She had Social Security Number 543-50-3214.
Sources
1. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1970 (Ancestry.com).