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The Staffords in Ashley
Great Great Grand Sons of Francis Stafford
Francis (192)
   - Thomas (96)
         - Wilson (48)
               - William (48-A)
                     - John (48-AA) nothing further known
                     - Charles (48-AB) nothing further known
                     - Thomas (48-AC) nothing further known
                     - Henry (48-AE) nothing further known
                     - Edwin (48-AF) nothing further known
               - Francis (24)
                     - Joseph (24-H) nothing further known
                     - Samuel(24-A)
                     - Thomas (12)
                     - Wilson (24-F) nothing further known
               - Samuel (48-C)
                     - Benjamin (48-CC)
                     - Ephraim (48-CD) nothing further known
                     - John (48-CF)
                     - Wilson (48-CI)
                     - Thomas (48-CJ)
   -  John (192-H)
         - Thomas (192-HD)
               - Francis (192-HDB)
                     - Thomas (192-HDBB) nothing further known
                     - Francis (192-HDBC) nothing further known
                     - Samuel (192-HDBE) nothing further known
                     - Charles (192-HDBI)
               - William (192-HDH)
                     - John (192-HDHC)
                     - William (192-HDHE)
               - Edward (192-HDK)
                     - Samuel (192-HDKA)



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Great (6) Great (12) Great (24) Grand (48) Sons (96) of Francis Stafford (192) - His parents (384)

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Son of Francis (24) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

Samuel Stafford (24-A)
Samuel: 1819-?

Samuel was baptized 23 May 1819 in Ashley to Francis and Ann Stafford

Samuel is in the 1841 Census with his parents
Samuel              M   20 Carpenter

Samuel is in the 1851 Census with his parents
Samuel     do     Son   U  31 do           b Ashley

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Son of Francis (24) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

Thomas Stafford (12) and Deborah Ann Mary Russell (13)
Thomas: 1834-1895    Deborah Ann Mary:1840-?
(Great Grandparents of the author)

Thomas was baptized in Weston by Welland in 1834 to Francis and Ann Stafford.

Thomas was with his parents in the 1841 Census for Ashley:
Thomas            M 5            Y

He was also with his parents in the 1851 Census for Ashley:
Thomas Stafford   Son  U   16 Carpenter’s Assistant  b Weston

It is believed that in the mid 1850s he moved to Birmingham.
In 1861 Thomas was unmarried, aged 27 and boarding with John and Priscilla Stafford at 9 Montague Street, Aston. John's birthplace appears to be Heston, but it is very similar to Thomas' and is presumably therefore Weston.

He was married on 4 August 1863 at St. Thomas, Birmingham to Deborah Ann Mary Russell (13). Lucy Russell was one of the witnesses..
Deborah had been born in Aylsham, Norfolk and is also believed to have moved to Birmingham, in her case with her family, in the 1850s.

They had four children:
Russell Stafford b1871
Thomas Stafford b1876
Deborah Stafford b1877
John Alfred Stafford b1879

From at least 1871 they were living at Muntz Street, Birmingham. Thomas was a Carpenter although he later worked as a builder.

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Son of Samuel (48-C) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

Benjamin Stafford (48-CC) and Elizabeth
Benjamin:1827-1883    Elizabeth:c1821-1875

Benjamin was baptized on 3 May 1827 in Ashley to Samuel and Martha Stafford.
 
Children Baptized Place Notes Code
Elizabeth ???? 1841 ? 48-CCA
Emily 18 Nov 1855 Ashley 48-CCB
George John 14 Nov 1858 Ashley Buried 19  Mar 1863 aged 4 48-CCC
Jane 3 Nov 1861 Ashley Buried 9 Jan 1864 aged 2 48-CCD
Martha Ann 12 Jun 1864 Ashley 48-CCE

Benjamin is with his parents in the 1841 Census for Ashley:
Benjamin            14           Y

I have not located him in the 1851 Census.

This family is in the 1861 Census for Ashley:
Benjamin Stafford  Head  Mar  34  Carpenter, Master       Ashley
Elizabeth do       Wife  Mar  39?                         Corby Northamptonshire
Elizabeth do       Daur  U     9? Scholar                 ? Could not read
Emily     do       Daur  U     5  Scholar                 Ashley
George J  do       Son         2                          Ashley

John George was buried in Ashley 19 Mar 1863 aged 4.
Elizabeth was probably buried 31 Mar 1875 aged 54 in Ashley.

Benjamin is in the 1877 PO Directory for Ashley as a 'Carpenter'

Benjamin is in the 1881 Census for Ashley
Benjamin             Head Wid  54  Carpenter                b Ashley

At the 1881 Census Martha Ann is listed as a niece of William Dixon and living in Benefield. This could mean that William was married to a sister of Benjamin, or that Elizabeth was his sister.
Martha is aged 17.

Benjamin was buried 22 Feb 1883 in Ashley aged 55.

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Son of Samuel (48-C) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

John Stafford (48-CF) and Ann
John:1833-1864    Ann:c1834-1905

John was baptized on 25 Dec 1833 at Ashley to Samuel and Martha Stafford.

He presumably married Ann although I have no record of this.

They appear to have had at least four children:
Amelia         48-CFA   b about 1857
William        48-CFB                 died aged 2
Charlotte Ann  48-CFC                 died aged 2y 3m
Alice          48-CFD   b about 1864  died 1912 aged 48.
 
Children Baptized Place Notes Code
William 19 Sep 1858 Ashley Buried 14 Aug 1860 aged 1 or 2 48-CFA
Amelia 20 Nov 1859 Ashley 48-CFB
Charlotte Ann 29 Aug 1862 Ashley Buried 13 Oct 1834 aged 2 48-CFC
Alice 13 Nov 1864 Ashley died 14 Sep 1912 aged 48 48-CFD
John 16 Jul 1865 Ashley 48-CFE

John given as a Baker when the children baptized

John is in the 1841 Census with his parent:
John                 7           Y

I have found no evidence of John in the 1851 Census

This family are in the 1861 Census for Ashley:
John Stafford      Head  Mar  27  Baker                   Ashley
Ann  do            Wife  Mar  27                          Ashley
Amelia do   ?      Daur        4                          Ashley

Ann is in the 1881 Census for Ashley:
Ann Stafford       Head  Wid  47  Bread and Flour+        Ashley

Memorial inscriptions in Ashley Churchyard
179
In memory of JOHN STAFFORD who died Octbr. 23rd 1864, aged 31 years. Also two infant children, WILLIAM STAFFORD, aged 2 years. Also CHARLOTTE ANN, aged 2 years and 3 months. "ALL you who do this grave pass by. Think that you must like me die, Repent in time, make no delay, For in my prime I was call’d away."
180
In loving memory of ANN STAFFORD, who died June 14th 1905, aged 71 years. "Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength." Isaiah 26.4th Verse. "Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee." Also of ALICE, daughter of the above, who departed this life Sept. 14th 1912, aged 48 years. "Her end was her peace."

John is in the burial register 25 Oct 1864 Ashley.
Ann is in the burial register 16 Jun 1905 Ashley.

I have the register entry for the burial of Alice as 18 Sep 1911, which is inconsistent with the gravestone.

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Son of Samuel (48-C) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

Wilson Stafford (48-CI) and Mary
Wilson:1844-?    Mary:?-?

Wilson was baptized to Samuel and Martha Stafford on 16 Jun 1844 at Ashley.

He is with him family in the 1851 Census for Ashley:
Wilson      Son   aged 7    born Ashley

He is not with the family in the 1861 Census, nor have I found any reference to him.

The will of Wilson's brother Thomas (48-CJ) mentions the sons of Wilson Stafford. It was to be executed by William's nephews William Proctor Stafford and John Stafford, who were presumably the sons of Wilson.

William Proctor Stafford was baptized in Ashley on 12 Feb 1871. His father was Wilson and mother Mary. Wilson's occupation is given as Baker.

I have not found the family in the 1881 Census.

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Son of Samuel (48-C) son of Wilson (48) son of Thomas (96) son of Francis (192)

Thomas Stafford (48-CJ) and Jemima
Thomas:1846-1899   Jemima:?-?

Thomas was born 5th Mar 1846 to Samuel and Martha Stafford and was baptized 26 Jul 1846 at St. Mary's Ashley.

He occurs with his family in the 1851 Census:
Thomas Stafford                 5  Scholar

He also appears with his family in in the 1861 Census
Thomas Stafford     Son   U    15  Scholar   born Ashley

The family occur in the 1881 Census:
Thomas Stafford      Head Mar  35  Baker         b Ashley
Jemima               Wife Mar  39                b Corby
Francis              Son       10  Scholar       b Ashley

His gravestone is in Ashley churchyard
191
In loving memory of THOMAS STAFFORD, born March 5th 1846, died July 27th 1899. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

Thomas is in the burial register 31 Jul 1899 Ashley.

Thomas made his will on 29 March 1899 and probate was granted on 6 September 1899.
His executors were his Nephews William Proctor Stafford and John Stafford.
He mentions his wife Jemima and son Francis and the sons of his brother Wilson.

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Son of Francis (192-HDB) son of Thomas (192-HD) son of John (192-H) son of Francis (192)

Charles Stafford (192-HDBI) and Hephzibah/Ann
Charles:1834-?    Hephzibah:?-?

Charles was born 7 Apr 1834 in Sutton Bassett and baptized at the Ashley Independent Chapel 13 Jul 1834 to Francis and Catharine (I have it recorded as Thomas and Catharine, therefore this needs checking but the IGI has Francis).

This family are in the 1861 Census for Sutton Bassett:
Charles Stafford   Head  Mar  27  Ag Lab           Sutton Bassett
Hephzibah do  ???  Wife  Mar  23  Laundress        Sutton Bassett
George Pitts      ?Son-in-law  5  Scholar          Sutton Bassett
Spencer Stafford   Son         2                   Sutton Bassett

The family are in the 1881 Census for Medbourne
Charles           Head Mar  46  Shepherd                 b Sutton (NTH)
Ann               Wife Mar  39                           b Wilbarston (NTH)
Ada A             Daur Un   11  Scholar                  b Sutton (NTH)
Samuel            Son        9  Scholar                  b Sutton (NTH)
Mary A.           Daur       7  Scholar                  b Medbourne
Florence J        Daur       4  Scholar                  b Medbourne
Lizzie B          Daur       2                           b Weston (NTH)

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Son of William (192-HDH) son of Thomas (192-HD) son of John (192-H) son of Francis (192)

John Stafford (192-HDHC) and Lucy
John:1826-?    Lucy:?-?

John was born 16 Nov 1826 in Weston by Welland and baptized at the Ashley Independent Chapel 19 Aug 1827 to William and Lucy Stafford

There is, however, in the 1881 Census another John, of a similar age, who was born in Weston and was married to Priscilla. I cannot account for this second John and it is possible I have mixed them up.

John is with his parents in the 1841 Census:
John Stafford     14

John is with his parents in the 1851 Census:
John              son      24 Cordwainer    born Weston by Welland

I have no record of when or where he married Lucy.

This family appear in the 1861 Census for Weston by Welland:
John Stafford      Head  Mar  35  Coal Porter             Weston by Welland
Lucy do            Wife  Mar  31  Coal Porters Wife       Sutton Bassett
Lucy J  do         Daur        7  Scholar                 Sutton Bassett
Francis do         Son         4  Scholar                 Weston by Welland
Mary A  do         Daur        2                          Weston by Welland
Thomas  do         Son         1m                         Weston by Welland

The family appear in the 1881 Census for Wilbarston In?
John Stafford        Head Mar  54  Grocer & Chan+         b Weston by Welland
Lucy                 Wife Mar  51                         b Sutton Bassett
Francis              Son  Un   24  Grocer &               b Weston by Welland
Emma                 Daur Un   14                         b Weston by Welland
Chas.                Son  Un   10  Scholar                b Weston by Welland
 

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Son of William (192-HDH) son of Thomas (192-HD) son of John (192-H) son of Francis (192)

William Stafford (192-HDHE)
William:1835-?

William was born 7 Sep 1835 in Weston and baptized at the Ashley Chapel on 29 May 1836 to William and Sarah Stafford

William is listed with his family in the 1841, 1851 and 1861 Census for Weston:
1841
William Stafford              5                        Y
1851
William Stafford  son        15 Grocers Assistant      Weston by Welland
1861
William Stafford  Son   U    25 Grocers Assistant      Weston by Welland

In 1881 Census for Great Bowden
William           Head  Mar  45 Staycutter             Weston by Welland (NTH)

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Son of Edward (192-HDK) son of Thomas (192-HD) son of John (192-H) son of Francis (192)

Samuel Stafford (192-HDKA) and Hannah
Samuel:1831-?    Hannah:?-?

Samuel was born on 20 May 1831 in Ashley and baptized at the Independent Chapel on 25 Sep 1831 to Edward and Elizabeth Stafford.

Samuel was with his parents in the 1841 Census
Samuel Stafford      10           born in County

I have not located him in the 1851 Census

The family appear in the 1861 Census
Samuel Stafford    Head  Mar  29  Tailor ? Dealer         Ashley
Hannah do          Wife  Wife 29                          ? Berkshire ?
Mary E do          Daur        7  Scholar                 Ashley
Agnes J do         Daur        6m                         Ashley
Edward Stafford    Fathr Wid  57  Cordwainer, Mastr       Ashley

His daughter Agnes Jane was buried 2 Dec 1862 aged 2years and 1 month

The family appear in the 1881 Census:
Samuel Stafford      Head Mar  49  Comercial Tra+           b Ashley
Hannah               Wife Mar  49                           b Greetland YKS
Edward Stafford      Fath Wid  77  Annuitant                b Ashley
Elizabeth            Daur Un   27  Commercial Tr+           b Ashley
Thos.                Son  Un   20  Chandler (Gen+           b Weston by Welland
Susan                Daur Un   18  Commercial Tr+           b Ashley
Frances              Daur Un   16  Dressmaker               b Ashley
Edward               Son       12  Scholar                  b Ashley
Elinor               Daur      10  Scholar                  b Ashley
Jeanette             Daur       8  Scholar                  b Ashley
 

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