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William is believed to be the "William Stafford" who was named as the Executor of his father's, JOHN (1), estate.
John Stafford, believed to be JOHN STAFFORD I, died leaving a will dated (written 27 January 1755 ) Dorchester County, Maryland, proved 20 Feb 1755, Maryland Will Book 29, pp 300-302 H-11 of Records, Annapolis, Maryland.
The will names his wife, *Elizabeth and mentions two ( 2) grandsons, Elijah and Elisha Stafford; 64 a. called Stafford Outlet. To dau. Eleaner Stafford, cattle and to son Thomas Stafford, stock; son Levin Stafford, stock; son Adam Stafford, furniture; son Solomon Stafford, furniture. To 5 youngest children, Ellener, Thomas, Levin, Adam and Solomon Stafford, personalty. To son William Stafford, my cooper's tools. He directs directs that his youngest son, Solomon Stafford be brought up in a Christian manner by William, his oldest survuving son. Son Adam Stafford is to be put to live with John Trice, to be brought up in a Christian-like manner and likewise son Levin Stafford to learn a blacksmith trade with John Rip. Witnessed by Joshua Wheeler, John Marret, James Layton.
* Elizabeth Stafford, the widow, refused to be Executor and demanded one-third of the estate as her share.
Note: Because John's will (above) placed his minor sons -- Solomon with his son, William; Adam (born in 1745) with a neighbor, John Trice; and Levin with another neighbor, John Rip -- this may indicate they probably were his children by his first wife, Alice, rather than by Elizabeth, his second wife. As stated above, JOHN II, the son of JOHN I, had died approximately five years earlier than JOHN I and therefore was not mentioned in JOHN I's will. Elijah and Elisha, the two grandsons mentioned in JOHN I's will, were the sons of JOHN II, deceased.
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1. William Safford, "Safford's Desire," 90 ac. surveyed 07/04/1740, poss. 1 1/2 years.
Could the following pertain to William, above:
Extract from Joseph Winston His Entry Book, Surry County, North Carolina, Land Entries 1778 - 1781, compiled by Agnes M. Wells, Virginia G. Phillips, and Carol J. Leonard; self published, 1987?
The abstract in question is # 385, on p. 35 of the book:
Anderw McKillip enters 300 acres of land in Surry Co. on a branch of BLEWS CREEK adjoining the WIDDOW ENSLY & DANIEL REED thence running joining WILLIAM STAFFORD, including my improvement whereon I now live - August 4, 1778. [September 9, 1778 - caveated by WILLIAM STUDARD, caveat withdrew by STUDARD. Warrant granted.]
Stokes County was formed from Surry County in 1789
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Bef 1713 - Yes, date unknown
, d. Bef 20 Feb 1755, Dorchester Co., Maryland 