Hello Lola, and others, This is the Ancestry for 8 generations, of an Albert E. Sanford, who was the son of Sylvester Sanford. Hope this is helpful to you, and I would like to see a copy of the record of the descendants of this Albert E. Sanford, (at least down to yourself), to add to my present records. If anyone is a descendant in this line, please contact me and I will share records. Sincerely, John D. Sanford, of San Jose, CA. My SANFORD line is at: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/4453/johns.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ancestors of Albert E SANFORD (7 gens.), by John D. Sanford, of San Jose, CA. - 15 Sep 2004 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- FIRST GENERATION 1. Albert E SANFORD was born on January 27, 1869 in Trenton, , NY. He has Ancestral File number PRQ5-8M. SECOND GENERATION 2. Sylvester SANFORD #1504 was born on July 29, 1814 in Wethersfield, , CT. He died on September 26, 1880 in Trenton, , N Y. He has Ancestral File number PRQ5-54. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. He was married to Harriet M ROUNDS on November 7, 1853 in Newport, , N Y. 3. Harriet M ROUNDS was born on October 30, 1826 in Newport, , NY. She died on April 7, 1896 in Trenton, , NY. She has Ancestral File number PRQ5-69. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. THIRD GENERATION 4. Amos SANFORD [#648 was born on April 17, 1778 in Wethersfield, , CT. He died on March 5, 1856 in Trenton, , NY. He has Ancestral File number PRHZ-LX. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. He was married to Lydia BLYN on May 10, 1797 in Rocky Hill, , CT. 5. Lydia BLYN was born about 1782 in <Rocky Hill, , CT>. She died on September 4, 1862 in Trenton, , NY. She has Ancestral File number PRHZ-M4. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. FOURTH GENERATION 8. Ebenezer SANFORD #217 was born on November 17, 1738 in Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut. He died on May 1, 1778 in West Point, , NY. He has Ancestral File number PRG4-55. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. He was married to Esther HOTCHKISS on January 29, 1761. 9. Esther HOTCHKISS was born about 1739 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT. She died on August 7, 1824 in Berlin, Hartford, CT. She has Ancestral File number PRG4-6B. She was buried in N.E.Burying Grnd, New Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. FIFTH GENERATION 16. Ebenezer SANFORD #77 (#91?) was christened on November 6, 1709 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. He was born on November 6, 1709 in Of Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut. He died on April 16, 1783 in Fairfield, CT. He has Ancestral File number 9330-71. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. He was married to Mary ELLIS about 1729 in Of Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut. 17. Mary ELLIS was born on November 22, 1711 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut. She was christened on November 25, 1711 in Mix Church, Wethersfield, Hartford, CT. She has Ancestral File number 92SK-DB. She died in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998. SIXTH GENERATION 32. Thomas SANFORD *#12 was born on May 2, 1675 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT.1 He died on May 20, 1757 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. Thomas Sanford was the 5th. of seven children. They lived at Fairfield, Ct. in the Parish of Stratford. He and wife were admitted to the First Church of Fairfield in 1712. They moved to Wallingford before 1739, and later returned to Fairfield before 1750. They had 10 children, all born in Fairfield, CT. He and members of his family, owned considerable holdings of land. He was married to Hannah STEVENS in 1700 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. 33. Hannah STEVENS was born on April 8, 1679 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. She was buried in May 1755 in Stratfield Cemetery. Fairfield, CT. She died on May 18, 1755 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. SEVENTH GENERATION 64. Ezekiel SANFORD *#2 was born in 1636 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA.2 He was christened in 1637. He died on October 5, 1683 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT. He was an engineer at Stratford, they Built 1st. Stockade at Saybrook, CT. in Stratford, Fairfield Co. CT. Ezekiel Sanford settled in Fairfield, CT before 1660. He was a Freeman there in 1669, and was a tanner and large holder of land for his time. Most of his holdings were divided with his children during his lifetime. They had seven children, all born in Fairfield, CT He was married to Rebecca WHELPLEY on April 25, 1665 in Fairfield, CT. 65. Rebecca WHELPLEY was born about 1647 in Stratford, Fairfield Co. CT. She died in 1697 in Fairfield, CT. 66. James STEVENS was born on February 21, 1651 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. He died in 1695 in At Sea. He has reference number FVDG-J5. 67. Mary WAKELEY, b. 1657 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. She died on April 30, 1729 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. She has AFN FVDH-N0. EIGHTH GENERATION 128. Thomas SANFORD * #1 was born in 1607 in Hatfield Broadoak, Essex, Eng.3 He was christened in 1607 in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, Eng. He was in the Mass. colony with a brother, and an uncle (Andrew WARNER). in 1632 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA.4 He signed a will on September 23, 1681 in Milford, CT. He died on October 9, 1681 in Milford, New Haven, CT. He has reference number 1952-MP. Thomas Sanford, 'The Immigrant to New England' in 1631, arriving at Dorchester, MA. He, one brother, and uncle Andrew, traveled together as young single men. Thomas married at Dorchester, and they had 2 children. They became an important part of the community, by owning property and being very active in both church and civic affairs. They were considered among the founders of Milford, CT. All, but the first 2 children, were born at Milford, CT., and the parents were buried there. He was married to Sarah _____ in 1641 in Dorchester, Suffolk, MA. 129. Sarah _____ was born in 1615 in England. She died in 1681 in Milford, New Haven, CT. She was buried in May 1681 in Milford, CT. She was christened in England. SOURCES 1. Carlton E. Sanford, Hopkinton, NY. "THOMAS SANFORD, The Emigrant to New England" In 1632-34, with Life, Ancestry, and Descendants to 1909. Tuttle Company, Rutland, VT. Pub. in 1911. (1675-1757), #12, on Page 102, of Vol. 1, Sanford book. 2. Ibid. (1636-1683), #2, on Page 91, of Vol. 1, Sanford book. 3. Ibid. (1607-1681), on Page 83, of Vol. 1, Sanford book. 4. Ibid. 1632, Page 77, Vol. 1, Sanford book. From the records of John D. Sanford Sanford4@ix.netcom.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <ltmann1@cox-internet.com> To: <SANFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Subject: [SANFORD] SANFORD --Beers----Albert E. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board Post: > Also, looking for information on Albert E. SANFORD--I have received info that he is son of Stephen SANFORD and Rachel Green in 1826..This cannot be right, as Stephen and Rachel were not married until 1845 and all of their children were born after 1846. Lola Mann