Stafford, John

Knox during the Civil War

Birth

Born at about 1844 at Knox, Albany Co.,NY, a son of Thomas Stafford (1804 – 1884) and Maria Truax (1809 – 1882). His siblings were:

• Lovisa A. Stafford (B. Nov 1823, D. 1914)
• Thomas Stafford Jr. (B. abt 1830, D. June 16, 1864)
• Lydia Stafford (B. abt 1832, D. unk)
• Jacob Stafford (B. abt 1834, D. unk)
• Edmund Stafford (B. abt 1836, D. unk)
• Sarah Stafford (B. abt 1839, D. after 1880)
• Anna B. Stafford (B. abt 1842, D. unk)
• Chauncey Stafford (B. abt 1846, D. unk)
• Emma A. Stafford (B. abt 1848, D. after 1870)
• Mary E. Stafford (B. abt 1851, D. after 1870)
• Silas Stafford
• Balinda Stafford (M. David Dooer)
• Rosetta Stafford (B. abt 1860, M. Richard Ashworth)

Occupation

He was a carpenter

Marriage

John Stafford married Jane Ann Sickles (1847 – 1924). Their children were:

• Nellie Stafford (1868 – ) - Nellie M. Ashworth of Cohoes
• Walter C. Stafford (1871 – ) - Walter C. Stafford of Schenectady
• Florence Stafford (1875 – ) - Florence A. Greenof Cohoes
• William J Stafford (1882 – ) - William J. Stafford of Altamont

• Raymond B. Stafford (1889 – 1910) (NOT in obituary)

• Ida M. Mareoux of Albany (in obituary)

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Military Service

Residence:	Knox
Enlistment Date:	29 Aug 1861
Enlistment Place:	Albany, NY
Enlistment Rank:	Private
State Served:	New York
Regiment:	18th Cavalry
Company:	Company H
Muster Out Date:	2 June 1865
Muster Out Place:	New Orleans, LA

Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 20 to serve 3 years.

Sources Used: 1865 census, Knox, Albany Co., NY; Annual Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York, Regimental Rosters

Death

Knox - High Point Cemetery - John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 aged 79 years Co. H 18th NY Cavalry

John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 and was buried in Knox - High Point Cemetery - John T. Stafford died April 21, 1922 aged 79 years Co. H 18th NY Cavalry.

John T Stafford
Birth: Oct. 14, 1843
Knox
Albany County
New York, USA
Death: Apr. 21, 1922
Altamont
Albany County
New York, USA

Altamont Enterprise, April 28, 1922 (can't read what comes prior to this)...He was a Civil War veteran. He enrolled on August 24, 1864 in Company H 18 regular New York Cavalry Volunteers,and was honorably discharged June 2, 1865. After his return home, he married Jane Ann Sickles. Mrs. Stafford survives him. They were married fifty six years last October. He also leaves two sons, William J. Stafford of Altamont, Walter C Stafford of Schenectady; three daughters, Florence A Green and Nellie M Ashworth of Cohoes; and Ida M. Mareoux of Albany. There are about eleven grandchildren

Family links:

Parents:

Thomas Stafford (1804 - 1884)

Maria Truax Stafford (1809 - 1884)

Spouse:

Jane Ann Sickles Stafford (1846 - 1924)*

Children:

Infant Son Sickles*

Earl Stafford (1867 - 1867)*

• Calculated relationship
  

Burial:
High Point Cemetery
Altamont
Albany County
New York, USA

Maintained by: Kathy Sturgess Ouimet
Originally Created by: Thomas Dunne
Record added: Oct 10, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 22091074

Obituary

John T. Stafford Obituary - Altamont Enterprise April 28, 1922

John T. Stafford

(Hard to read!) A long time resident of this section of Albany county, John T Stafford died at his home here on State road Friday April 21, 1922. The funeral service was held on ?? at 10:30 ?? his residence.

Mr. Stafford was born October 14?, 1843 in the town of Knox. He was civil war veteran. He enrolled August 29, 1864 in Company H 18 Regular New York Cavalry Volunteers and was honorably discharged June 2, 1865. After his return home, he married Jane Ann Sickles. Mrs. Stafford survives him. They were married fifty six years last October.

He also leaves two sons, William J. Stafford of Altamont; Walter C. Stafford of Schenectady; three daughters. Florence A. Green and Nellie M. Ashworth of Cohoes; And Ida M. Mareoux of Albany. There are also eleven grandchildren.

Altamont Enterprise - April 28, 1922

Additional Research Notes

Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War|Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War]]

Knox
New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 about John Stafford
Name: John Stafford
Father: Thomas Stafford
Residence Place: Albany
Enlistment Location: Knox, Albany, New York
Race: White

Marital Status: Single

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900|New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900]]

Knox - John Stafford - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about John T Stafford
Name: John T Stafford
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birth Place: Albany, New York
Enlistment Year: 1864
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1864
Separation Details: Discharged
Separation Date: Jun 1865

Civil War Record Summaries

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John T Stafford
Name: John T Stafford
Age at enlistment: 20
Enlistment Date: 29 Aug 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, NY
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 18th Cavalry Regiment on 29 Aug 1864.
Mustered out on 02 Jun 1865 at New Orleans, LA.
Birth Date: abt 1844
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

American Civil War Soldiers about John Stafford
Name: John Stafford
Enlistment Date: 29 Aug 1864
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
Side Served: Union
State Served: New York
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 August 1864 at the age of 20.
Enlisted in Company H, 18th Cavalry Regiment New York on 29 Aug 1864.
Discharged from Company H, 18th Cavalry Regiment New York on 2 Jun 1865 at New Orleans, LA.
Sources: 14

Annual Report of the Adjutant-General|Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York]]

18th NY Cavalry
STAFFORD, JOHN T. — Age, 20 years. Enlisted, August 29, 1864, at Albany; mustered in as private, Co. H, August 29, 1864, to serve one year; discharged, June 2, 1865, at New Orleans, La.

History of the County of Albany|History of the County of Albany]] - Tenney and Howell

Knox - John Stafford. (Name only)

Census Records

1850 United States Federal Census about John Stafford Name: John Stafford Age: 6 Birth Year: abt 1844 Birthplace: New York Home in 1850: Knox, Albany, New York Gender: Male Family Number: 231 Household Members: Name Age Thomas Stafford 46 Maria Stafford 41 Thomas Stafford 20 Lydia Stafford 18 Jacob Stafford 18 Edmund Stafford 14 Sarah Stafford 11 Ann Stafford 8 John Stafford 6 Chancey Stafford 4 Emma Stafford 2	1860 United States Federal Census about John Stafford Name: John Stafford Age in 1860: 16 Birth Year: abt 1844 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Knox, Albany, New York Gender: Male Post Office: West Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Thomas Stafford 56 Maria Stafford 51 John Stafford 16 Sarah Stafford 20 Chancy Stafford 13 Emma Stafford 11 Mary E Stafford 9
1870 United States Federal Census about John T Stafford Name: John T Stafford Age in 1870: 26 Birth Year: abt 1844 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Knox, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: East Berne Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age John T Stafford 26 Jane A Stafford 22 Nellie M Stafford 2	1880 United States Federal Census about John F. Stafford Name: John F. Stafford [John T. Stafford] Age: 36 Birth Year: abt 1844 Birthplace: New York Home in 1880: Guilderland, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jane A. Stafford Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Carpenter Household Members: Name Age John F. Stafford 36 Jane A. Stafford 33 Nellie Stafford 12 Walter C. Stafford 9 Ida M. Stafford 7 Florence Stafford 5
1910 United States Federal Census about John T Stafford Name: John T Stafford Age in 1910: 65 Birth Year: abt 1845 [1845] Birthplace: New York Home in 1910: Guilderland, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) [Head] Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jane A Stafford Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John T Stafford 65 Jane A Stafford 64 William J Stafford 28 [78]	_

Additional Media

U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 about John T Stafford
Name: John T Stafford
State Filed: New York
Widow: Jane A Stafford
Roll Number: T288_448
Service: H 18 NY Cav

Sources