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True Republican, 15 June 1910
George E. Stafford, a resident of Sycamore and vicinity for over 59 years and widely known, died at his home on North California street on last Sunday night at about 11 o'clock.
He had been feeble the last year or two, but was able to be out doors and was frequently on the streets. He did a little work in the hot sun in the garden on Friday and this affected him seriously. He took a short walk that evening, and when near his home, was suddenly taken with dizziness, fell over backward and struck his head with violence on the pavement. He was taken home at once. Hemorrhages ensued, and he gradually failed to the end.
George E. Stafford was born on September 22, 1831, and was therefore nearly 80 years of age. He was a native of Preston, Chenango county, N.Y., and a son of Isaac Stafford, a native of Vermont, who became a resident of DeKalb county, Ill. The son George arrived in Cortland township, this county, in 1857. At the age of 24 years he became the owner of a farm in that township. He was a man of sound judgment, force and decision, and his good management and application to business resulted in the accumulation of a large property, which includes several hundred acres of DeKalb county land.
In 1884 Mr. Stafford and family removed from Cortland to Sycamore, and here he had ever since made his home. He successfully dealt in live stock, being associated for some time with James Dayton of this city. Later he dealt extensively in western sheep.
Mr. Stafford was married on November 17, 1858, in the town of Cortland, to Christina, daughter of Peter and Isabel Young. To this union were born two children who survive: Mrs. Emily Lattin and Frank G. Stafford. Mrs. George Stafford departed this life on June 9, 1903. Mrs. Lattin with her two daughters have been making their home with Mr. Stafford. The son resides with his wife in Sycamore, and has been engaged with his father in the livestock business.
The only other member of the immediate family who is surviving is a brother, Dr. Isaac Stafford, a resident of Pony, Montana.
George E. Stafford was respected for his good judgment and ability to secure results. He was a good neighbor and had many acquaintances and friends all over the county.
The funeral services will be held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home, Rev. F. W. Millar, officiating. The interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Census:
1860. Listed as George Stafford, a farm laborer, with daughter Emily. His wife Christina is listed in her father's household.
1870. Listed as George E. Stafford, a farmer, with wife Christine, children Emily E. & George A. and parents Isaac and Lucy Stafford.
1880. Listed as a farmer with wife, son Frank G., daughter Emily E., widowed father and brother-in-laws Daniel and John Young.
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1831 - 1910 (78 years)
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