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SAMUEL STAFFORD, son of Ralph and Catherine Saylor Stafford, was born 28 Dec 1808, near New Carlisle, Ohio. He married Melissa Cory, who was born 22 Feb 1815. They were married 20 May 1834. Shortly after their marriage, Mr. Stafford and his wife lived in a small frame house located just inside the limits of Osborn, Greene County, Ohio. Mr. Stafford erected a flour mill and also a distillery near the house of their residence. It is said that these buildings were erected in the year 1846 or 1847, however, I may be incorrect as to these dates.The mill was operated by water power and was a brick structure considered in those days a valuable asset. He operated this mill and distillery for many years, which proved a very profitable business investment. His flour mill was the market for almost all the wheat for miles around. He had patrons extending as far north as New Carlisle. The little town of Osborn was at that time, and for many years afterward, a flourishing village. Having two railroads, it was the chief shipping point of grain and stock for miles around. Mr. Stafford was one of the leading business men of the town and with his splendid mill and distillery, was one of the influential and active business men of the community.Some years after their location at Osborn he erected a brick house which in its days was considered one of the most palatial residences found in any small town of the country. They were members of the New Carlisle Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford died at Osborn, Ohio, and are buried in the cemetery located there.They had the following children: [1] Hannah M., who married Thomas Smith; [2] David Cory Stafford, who married Jane Maxwell; [3] Elnathan Stafford who married Martha Aspenwall; and [4] Martha M. who first married George Brake and after his death, married Charles H. Neff, a former resident of New Carlisle and a son of Dr. B.F. Neff, who for many years was a druggist of that town. Mrs. Martha M. Neff is a member of Fort Findlay Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, as was her sister, Hannah M. Smith.It is said that Samuel Stafford was an extremely kind-hearted man and one who had a great interest in the welfare of his family. No member of his family needed assistance but that he stood ready to aid in any manner within his power.They had been a family much attached to each other and no discord has arisen among them. The son, Elnathan, was a farmer near Findlay, Ohio, where he died in 1923 [1919].The daughter, Hannah, was a regular attendant for many years at the reunions of the Staffords and Blacks, and was much admired by the relatives and friends as she was a funmaker and a jolly woman, indeed. She was sometimes called the 'Wit of the crowd.'"CONFLICT: According to Brien book, they are buried in New Carlisle Cemetery.
Census:
- Listed as a widower in the household of son-in-law George Brake and his wife Martha M.
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1809 - 1897 (87 years)
