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- Horace W. Stafford, THE STAFFORD FAMILIES OF OHIO AND INDIANA; 1066-1927; Springfield OH, self-published, 1927; pp 57,80,129,135; Clark County Historical Society, Springfield OH; Troy [OH] Historical Society Library [MSS/X/S7795-typed copy].
"THE FAMILY OF CATHERINE STAFFORD PENCE AND VALENTINE PENCE:
Catherine Stafford, daughter of George Stafford, Sr., and Catherine [Fair] Stafford, married Valentine Pence. Immediately after their marriage they moved to a farm in Pike Township, located on Honey Creek, where they resided during the remainder of their lives. They had two children: Caroline and Margaret....
The daughter ***MARGARET STAFFORD was generally known as "Maggie" and was a resident of New Carlisle for a number of years prior to her death. She married Anthony S. Stafford. They had one child, Dr. Frank P. Stafford, now a practicing physician of Lima, OH. Maggie died 7 Feb 1915, and is buried in New Carlisle Cemetery. Her husband, Anthony, died in 1926 in New Carlisle, being the place of his residence at the time of his death.
Of all the Staffords of my acquaintance I know of no one more beloved by the relatives than Maggie Stafford. Her affection for her relatives and especially for her son, was so marked that it was noticeable by all her friends. She lived a modest life; seldom could she see any wrong in those to whom she was especially attached and if she did, she was always ready to forgive and was faithful to them until her life's journey ended; of kindly disposition; a faithful Christian; possessed of a good heart and good judgment endearing her qualities to all her relatives and friends.
In her son, whom she worshipped and of whose success and welfare she never lost sight, I see the fruits of her example and early training exemplified in his life; and for his noble character and skill as a physician, he too, shares with all his relatives the same high admiration and respect accorded his sainted mother. I cannot forget the last visit to her and the affectionate farewell she gave me on my departure from her bedside, she realizing the approaching end of her earthly journey. Her friends and relatives held her in the highest esteem and I feel she is entitled in these pages, to something more than mere mention, therefore I offer this brief tribute to her memory. Her son, Dr. Frank P. Stafford, ranks with the leading physicians of the day and is held in high esteem by the members of his profession. He married Elberta Dresbach."
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1847 - 1915 (67 years)
