Benjamin James STAFFORD

1871 - 1954  (82 years)

• Name	Benjamin James STAFFORD
  Nickname	Bennie
  Born	24 Dec 1871	Carroll County, Mississippi   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1880	Mississippi, Carroll County, Vaiden Voting District, Roll 642 Book 2, pg. 142a-Genealogy.com   [4, 5, 6]
  Census	4 Jun 1900	Texas, Briscoe County, 1J-PCT, E. D. 8, Roll: T623 1615; Page: 27a, image 4-Genealogy.com
  Census	4 Jun 1900	Texas, Briscoe County, 1J-PCT, Roll: T623 1615; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8-Genealogy.com
  Occupation	1910	Hired Farm Hand--Farm of Robert E. L. Treese, wife's uncle
  Census	14 Apr 1910	Texas, Dallas County, 6-PCT(part of), Supervisor Dist. 5, ED 99, Roll 1545 Book 1, page 268a, image
  Census	3 Jan 1920	Texas, Dallas County, Precinct 6, Roll T625_1794, page 2B, ED 103(part of Cedar Hill), Image 1053-An
  Census	9 Apr 1930	Texas, Dallas County, 6J-PCT, Roll 2322 Book 2, page 85b-Genealogy.com
  _UID	FAC8B14BB5FA3C47862E86B4A5D952863449
  Died	22 Feb 1954	Ovilla, Ellis County, Texas-in home of daughter Letha Stafford Tune   [2, 3, 4]
  Buried	Ovilla Cemetery, Plot A2-10, Ovilla, Ellis County, Texas   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Person ID	I88538	Branch 105 Neill Stafford 1756 SCOT
  Last Modified	6 Jan 2011

  
  

  Father	Corporal Charles Alexander STAFFORD,   b. 5 Aug 1840, Winona, Montgomery Co., Mississippi ,   d. 30 Oct 1903, Lancaster, Dallas Co., Texas  (Age 63 years)
  Mother	Sallie A. STOVALL,   b. 8 Nov 1850, Hinds Co., Mississippi ,   d. 9 Jan 1917, McCullough Co., Texas  (Age 66 years)
  Married	1871	Winona, Montgomery Co., Mississippi   [4]
  Notes	Bennie was the son of Charles Alexander Stafford and Sallie Stovall Stafford of Mississippi. He married Sarah Delores "Lora" Penn about 1899 in Texas, either near Cedar Hill or in Silverton. They had two children, Charles Alexander Stafford and Aletha Mae Stafford Tune. Their mother "Lora" died March 27, 1904 and these two little ones lived with their grandparents John Wesley Penn and Beatrice Ann Trees Penn, until 1913. At that time they joined their father in Dallas County, near Cedar Hill. Bennie never remarried. Benjamin James Stafford's ancestors were Neill Stafford from Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland and his wife Rosanna McNeill from Marion County, South Carolina. "Granddaddy Ben" was a gentle soul, with blue eyes, and flaming red hair. He is affectionately remembered by his family. May you rest in peace, Gloria
  Family ID	F29090	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sarah Delores PENN,   b. 10 Oct 1881, Cedar Hill, Texas ,   d. 27 Mar 1904, Silverton, Briscoe County, Texas  (Age 22 years)
  Married	Abt 1899	Texas
  Notes	Birth and death dates for parents, grandparents and children frompersonal family history of Aletha Mae Stafford.
  Children	1. Charles Alexander STAFFORD,   b. 12 Mar 1900, Texas ,   d. 24 Jul 1971, Cedar Hill, Texas  (Age 71 years)   2. Aletha Mae STAFFORD,   b. 24 Nov 1901, Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas ,   d. 25 Feb 1999, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas  (Age 97 years)
  Last Modified	5 Mar 2022
  Family ID	F29273	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Residing with children next door to sister Ophelia Stafford Whatley 1880 United States Federal Census about Benjamin J. Stafford Name: Bennie Stafford Home in 1880: Carroll, Mississippi Age: 8 Estimated birth year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Miss Relation to head-of-household: Son Father's name: C.A. Father's birthplace: Miss Mother's name: Sallie Mother's birthplace: Miss Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age C.A. Stafford 38 Sallie Stafford 28 Bennie Stafford 8 Maggie Stafford 7 Daniel Stafford 6 Mary Stafford 2 Ophelia Stafford 2M Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: , Carroll, Mississippi; Roll:T9_642; Family History Film: 1254642; Page: 147.1000; EnumerationDistrict: 24; image 28 of 41 on ancestry.com Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 IntellectualReserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited uselicense and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Originaldata: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of theUnited States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls. 1900 United States Federal Census about Benjamin J. Stafford Name: Bennet J Stabbard(name completely misread) [Benjamin J. "Bennie" Stafford] Home in 1900: Justice Precinct 1, Briscoe, Texas Age: 28 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Mississippi Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's Name: Lora Race: White Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name, Age, Relation to head of house, Birthplace Bennie J Stafford 28, head, Mississippi Lora Stafford 18, wife, Texas Charlie Stafford 2 months, Texas James William, boarder, Texas Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Briscoe,Texas; Roll: T623 1615; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8; Image 4 of 13on ancestry.com Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of theUnited States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls 1910 United States Federal Census about Benjamin J Stafford Name: Benjamin J Stafford Age in 1910: 38 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Mississippi Relation to Head of House: Hired Man Father's Birth Place: Mississippi Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas Marital Status: Widowed Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name, Age, Relation to head of house, Birthplace Robert E L Trees 39, head, Texas Eulalia Trees 32, wife, Tennessee Lennah Trees 11, daughter, Texas Vivian Trees 9, daughter, Texas Merriet Trees 7, son, Texas Benjamin J Stafford 38, hired man, Mississippi **Note-- Robert Trees was the uncle of Benjamin Stafford's wife, SarahDelores "Lora" Penn Stafford Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Dallas,Texas; Roll: T624_1545; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 99; Image: 537(5of 24) Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. For details on thecontents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARAOriginal data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. ThirteenthCensus of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archivesand Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. 1920 United States Federal Census about Benjamin J. Stafford Name: Ben J Stafford Home in 1920: Justice Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas Age: 48 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Mississippi Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Mississippi Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi Marital Status: Widow Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Rent Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 1053 Household Members: Name, Age, Relation to head of house, Birthplace Ben J Stafford 48, head, Mississippi Charlie A Stafford 19, son, Texas Letha Stafford 18, daughter, Texas Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Dallas,Texas; Roll: T625_1794; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 103; Image:1053(4 of 52) Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on thecontents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA 1930 United States Federal Census about Benjamin J. Stafford Name: Ben Stafford Home in 1930: Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas Age: 58 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Mississippi Relation to Head of House: Head Race: White Occupation: Farmer Military service: None Can Read and Write: Yes Rent/home value: Rent Age at first marriage: 27 Marital Status: Widower Parents' birthplace: Mississippi Household Members: Name, Age, Relation to head of house, Birthplace Ben Stafford 58, head, Mississippi Charlie Stafford 30, son, Texas Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Dallas, Texas;Roll: 2322; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 737.0(10 of 21) Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line].Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data:United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of theUnited States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and RecordsAdministration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls ********************************** February 23, 1954 Death Notice Dallas Morning News "STAFFORD--Bennie J., Rt. 2, Midlothian, Texas passed away Monday.Survived by a son, C. A. Stafford of Cedar Hill; a daughter, Mrs. LeathaMae Tune; two brothers, E. T. Stafford, Coleman, Texas and W. J.Stafford, Doole, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Willett, Ft. Worth;Mrs. Mary Meador(mispelled in article as "Meadow"), Victor, Texas; Mrs.Ophelia Whatley, Cedar Hill; two grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Services 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, Ovilla Methodist Church.Rev. Bill Floyd officiating. Interment, Ovilla Cemetery. Dudley M.Hughes Funeral Home, 400 East Jefferson (Waxahachie)" ******************************************* From: Gloria Tune Saunders To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: Granddaddy Ben Stafford Hi Lou, I'm sure you're busy, but when you get a chance would you just thinkabout Granddaddy Ben and write back what you remember about him please? My memories are his red hair, 1/2 half of his nose gone to skin cancer,he was blind, lived with Granny and Granddaddy in that back room whereshe eventually had her washer/dryer, remnants, etc. I remember he usedthat rope to guide himself to the outhouse. Also seem to remember hiswas slender, but not too tall. Thanks so much! I love you!! XX OO Gloria From: To: "Gloria Tune Saunders" Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:19 PM Subject: Granddaddy Ben Stafford I remember how much I loved him; how it tickled me that he always knew who was coming across the street and up the sidewalk just by their footsteps. He seemed to be a slight, gentle man to me with red hair and only half a nose. He always seemed happy to see me. I know he lived and died in the little room behind what Granny called the back porch. I was really sad when he died. He called me Anner Girl just like Granddaddy always did. I don't know if I really remember the rope to the outhouse or I just think I do. He seemed content with his existence. It seemed to me Granny kept him shut away in his room too much. Other than that I don't remember a lot about him. He just seemed like a quiet, gentle, sweet man. I got good vibes from him. I think he could tell if you were happy or sad by the sound of your footsteps. I love you too! Lou Ann

  
  

• Sources

  [S7499] FAMILY TREE MAKER-GLORIA.FTW. [S7504] Robert Toone.GED. [S7500] Gloria Tune.FTW. [S7498] Gloria J.Tune1.FTW. [S7502] 1880 United States Census, FHL Film 1254642; National Archives Film T9-0642; Page 147A. [S7506] STAFFORD-1842.FTW.