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- 10/19/1906 obituary West Union paper from the West Union Historical Society
"Lorenzo Stafford, who died at his home in Lemont, Ill., Oct 8, and whose funeral and burial occurred here Friday of last week, was born in Geauga county, Ohio Nov 23, 1844. In the spring of 1852 he removed with his parents to West Union. He served his country with credit in the war of the rebellion, losing his eyesight through an attack of measles contracted while in the service. For twenty-five years he has been a great suffer with his eyes. He was married in 1869 to Esther Bunce, who with three children--Gideon, Livonia, and Annie, all residents of Chicago, survive him."
"L. Stafford and wife expect to return to their Chicago home tomorrow. They have had a good visit among their scores of West Union friends, although Lorenzo has not been able to see them. His eyes do not pain him as they did for years, and he finds life well worth living." (Date unknown)
Dec 28, 1888 (I think)
FIRE!
About 10 o'clock Saturday night the new fire bell was heard for the first time sounding its notes of alarm. The fire was located at the old McMasters place, in the extreme northwestern part of town, owned and occupied by Lorenzo Stafford. The department turned out promptly and made the run as quickly as could be expected without the aid of horses, but the flames were too far advanced when they arrived on the groups to admit of the possibility of extinguishing them. With the assistance of the neighbors the family and most of the contents and most of the contents of the burning house had been removed, and all the firemen could do was to watch that the sparks did not ignite the barns and hay stacks. Luckily the wind, which was quite strong, was far enough in the west to carry these to one side of the outbuildings. The house and contents were both fully insured, so the loss does not fall so heavily on Mr. Stafford as it otherwise would. From the location of the flames when first discovered, it is evident that the fire originated either from the kitchen stove or chimney, in the southwest corner. Had it occurred several hours later there might have been loss of life, as Mr. Stafford is blind and Mrs. Stafford was sick in bed. The family have moved into the old Waterbury house, on Elm Street.
from the West Union, Iowa paper (11/13/1903)
"The marriage of Lovica I. Stafford, a former West Union girl, to Mr. Wm. D. Phile, took place on Wednesday evening, Nov 11, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Stafford, 321 Fulton Street, Chicago, Ill. The bride was attired in a gown of white peau de soie and wore white carnations in her hair. After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where Mrs. Stafford had prepared a bounteous repast. Many beautiful presents were received. May these young people live to enjoy many years of happiness and prosperity."
10/19/1906 obituary
West Union paper from the West Union Historical Society
"Lorenzo Stafford, who died at his home in Lemont, Ill., Oct 8, and whose funeral and burial occurred here Friday of last week, was born in Geauga county, Ohio Nov 23, 1844. In the spring of 1852 he removed with his parents to West Union. He served his country with credit in the war of the rebellion, losing his eyesight through an attack of measles contracted while in the service. For twenty-five years he has been a great suffer with his eyes. He was married in 1869 to Esther Bunce, who with three children--Gideon, Livonia, and Annie, all residents of Chicago, survive him."
"L. Stafford and wife expect to return to their Chicago home tomorrow. They have had a good visit among their scores of West Union friends, although Lorenzo has not been able to see them. His eyes do not pain him as they did for years, and he finds life well worth living." (Date unknown)
Dec 28, 1888 (I think)
FIRE!
About 10 o'clock Saturday night the new fire bell was heard for the first time sounding its notes of alarm. The fire was located at the old McMasters place, in the extreme northwestern part of town, owned and occupied by Lorenzo Stafford. The department turned out promptly and made the run as quickly as could be expected without the aid of horses, but the flames were too far advanced when they arrived on the groups to admit of the possibility of extinguishing them. With the assistance of the neighbors the family and most of the contents and most of the contents of the burning house had been removed, and all the firemen could do was to watch that the sparks did not ignite the barns and hay stacks. Luckily the wind, which was quite strong, was far enough in the west to carry these to one side of the outbuildings. The house and contents were both fully insured, so the loss does not fall so heavily on Mr. Stafford as it otherwise would. From the location of the flames when first discovered, it is evident that the fire originated either from the kitchen stove or chimney, in the southwest corner. Had it occurred several hours later there might have been loss of life, as Mr. Stafford is blind and Mrs. Stafford was sick in bed. The family have moved into the old Waterbury house, on Elm Street.
from the West Union, Iowa paper (11/13/1903)
"The marriage of Lovica I. Stafford, a former West Union girl, to Mr. Wm. D. Phile, took place on Wednesday evening, Nov 11, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Stafford, 321 Fulton Street, Chicago, Ill. The bride was attired in a gown of white peau de soie and wore white carnations in her hair. After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where Mrs. Stafford had prepared a bounteous repast. Many beautiful presents were received. May these young people live to enjoy many years of happiness and prosperity."
10/19/1906 obituary West Union paper from the West Union Historical Society
"Lorenzo Stafford, who died at his home in Lemont, Ill., Oct 8, and whose funeral and burial occurred here Friday of last week, was born in Geauga county, Ohio Nov 23, 1844. In the spring of 1852 he removed with his parents to West Union. He served his country with credit in the war of the rebellion, losing his eyesight through an attack of measles contracted while in the service. For twenty-five years he has been a great suffer with his eyes. He was married in 1869 to Esther Bunce, who with three children--Gideon, Livonia, and Annie, all residents of Chicago, survive him."
"L. Stafford and wife expect to return to their Chicago home tomorrow. They have had a good visit among their scores of West Union friends, although Lorenzo has not been able to see them. His eyes do not pain him as they did for years, and he finds life well worth living." (Date unknown)
Dec 28, 1888 (I think)
FIRE!
About 10 o'clock Saturday night the new fire bell was heard for the first time sounding its notes of alarm. The fire was located at the old McMasters place, in the extreme northwestern part of town, owned and occupied by Lorenzo Stafford. The department turned out promptly and made the run as quickly as could be expected without the aid of horses, but the flames were too far advanced when they arrived on the groups to admit of the possibility of extinguishing them. With the assistance of the neighbors the family and most of the contents and most of the contents of the burning house had been removed, and all the firemen could do was to watch that the sparks did not ignite the barns and hay stacks. Luckily the wind, which was quite strong, was far enough in the west to carry these to one side of the outbuildings. The house and contents were both fully insured, so the loss does not fall so heavily on Mr. Stafford as it otherwise would. From the location of the flames when first discovered, it is evident that the fire originated either from the kitchen stove or chimney, in the southwest corner. Had it occurred several hours later there might have been loss of life, as Mr. Stafford is blind and Mrs. Stafford was sick in bed. The family have moved into the old Waterbury house, on Elm Street.
from the West Union, Iowa paper (11/13/1903)
"The marriage of Lovica I. Stafford, a former West Union girl, to Mr. Wm. D. Phile, took place on Wednesday evening, Nov 11, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Stafford, 321 Fulton Street, Chicago, Ill. The bride was attired in a gown of white peau de soie and wore white carnations in her hair. After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where Mrs. Stafford had prepared a bounteous repast. Many beautiful presents were received. May these young people live to enjoy many years of happiness and prosperity."
Born:
- Listed as born Nov 1844 in 1900 census.
Census:
- Listed as a farmer with wife in the household of W. H. Slocum. Parents born in OH.
- Listed with wife Esther, son Gideon and daughters Lovica and Anna.
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1843 - 1906 (62 years)
