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James Stafford, a leading citizen of Liberty Township, was born in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio, April 17, 1862, is a son of Nathan and Marinda McCracken Stafford. He acquired a common school education in Liberty Township, being but three years of age when his parents removed to Wood County, locating in that Township. No event of special importance occurred in his childhood, which was passed in the usual manner of farmer lads – working on the farm in the summer months, and attending school in the winter. He remained under the parental roof until his marriage.
That important event in the life of Mister Stafford, occurred in Liberty Township, in March, 1884, when miss Laura Powell became his wife. They began their domestic life on an 80 acre farm in section 2, Liberty Township, partially inherited by Mrs. Stafford from her father. On this place our subject erected a large and commodious residence in 1888, and in 1895, he erected a fine, large, up to date barn, and now has one of the finest homes in the community, while the farm, in its neat and thrifty appearance, well indicates his careful supervision. The home has been brightened by the presence of two interesting children: Glenna and James .DeWitt. In his political preferences, Mister Stafford is an unswerving Republican, and does all in his power to promote the growth and ensure the success of his party. For one term he served as Township trustee. He is a member of the Mount Zion class of the United Brethren church. James had siblings Charles, Elizabeth, Melvin, Rosa, Mary, Myrtle, Clara, Fanny, and Nathan. He was a farmer.
Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 853
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1862 - 1898 (36 years)
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