Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr

1858-1940

My paternal 2nd great-grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858-1940

Place: Gainesboro, Tennessee
Jackson County
Photo uploaded by his 2nd great-granddaughter

who was raised by his grandson, Van Dow Stafford 1907-1992,
Tammy Stafford-Bellflower

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Lorenzo's great-grandson, (my father) P.J. STAFFORD 1932-2012

was the 1st husband (marriage record) of my mother,

Doris Ann (TIDWELL)

* See Tidwell Page *

Doris and P.J. had two children together:
(Me) Tammy Jean (STAFFORD)-Bellflower
and

Timmy Lee STAFFORD 1966-2004

( Obituary) ( Headstone)
( In Loving Memory )

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memorial / tribute / biography / created 2022

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When Lorenzo Dow Stafford was born on May 24, 1858, in Gainesboro, Tennessee, his father, William Riley Stafford B:1822-D: unknown, was 36 and his mother, Sarah (Gentry) B: 1835, was 23. He married Martha J (Stafford) Stafford B: 1861- D: 1910 and they had eight children together. He then married Cora Liza (Rush) B: 1891- D: 1964 and they had five children together. He died on October 3, 1940, in his hometown at 82.

(Notes About What is Well-Known in our Family)

A note about Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr.'s 1st wife, Martha:

Martha J (Stafford) Stafford (B: 1861- D: 1910) is the full sibling of Ross Stafford (B: 1867–D: 1907). Ross Stafford (B: 1867–D: 1907) is the father of Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford (B: 1885 - D:1982) who was married to Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr.'s son, William Riley "Will" Stafford (B: 1881–D: 1955).

A note about Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr.'s 2nd wife, Cora:

Cora Liza (Rush) (B: 1981-D: 1964) is the mother of Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (B: 1909-D: 1983). Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (B: 1909-D: 1983) was married to Van Dow Stafford (B: 1907-D: 1992). Van Dow Stafford (B: 1907-D: 1992) is the grandson of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. Lorenzo's son, William Riley "Will" Stafford (B: 1881–D: 1955) is Van's father.

A note about an event:

My grandfather( Van ) told me about an argument/fight between his grandfathers(maternal: Ross Stafford 1867-1907 and paternal: Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940) that ended up with Lorenzo stabbing Ross. Ross died a couple of weeks later due to an infection from the wound. My grandfather and some of the other elders in the family told me that Lorenzo had felt bad about it and stayed by Ross's side until he died. The fight was due to them being drunk and having a disagreement about one of their moonshine still and the amount of stolen moonshine. Newspaper clipping/story:

Nashville Banner

17 May 1907, Fri · Page 10

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Siblings of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940:

--- Amanda (Stafford) ABT 1854–unknown. Burial: Unknown

Sources: 1860 United States Federal Census and 1870 United States Federal Census.

--- Lucy (Stafford) ABT 1856–unknown. Burial: Unknown.

Sources: 1860 United States Federal Census and 1870 United States Federal Census.

--- John Stafford 1859–unknown. Burial: Unknown.

Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

--- Abraham Stafford 1863–unknown. Burial: Unknown.

Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

--- Mary (Stafford) 1866–unknown. Burial: Unknown.

Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

--- Frances "Frankie" (Stafford) Stafford 1873–1949. Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

(A note) Frances married her cousin, Bayless Stafford B:1872–D:1957. Bayless is the son of John B Stafford 1834–1913. Bayless is the sibling of Martha J (Stafford) Stafford (B: 1861- D: 1910) who was the first wife of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940.

--- Haywood Stafford 1878–1947. Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

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Children of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940 and his 1st wife, Martha J (Stafford/Harris) Stafford 1861–1910 of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee:

--- Dovie A. Stafford 1880 - unknown. Burial: Unknown

--- William Riley "Will" Stafford 1881-1955 Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

--- James Dow "Jim" Stafford 1883 – 1941 Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

--- Belle Stafford 1885(?) – Unknown. Burial: Unknown

--- Fowler D Stafford 1887 – 1962 Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

--- Eliga Dow Stafford 1891 – 1971 Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

(A Note)

Eliga Dow married his 1st cousin: Cora Belle (Stafford) 1887 – 1976.

Cora Belle is the full sibling of William Riley "Will" Stafford's (B: 1881–D: 1955) wife, Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford 1885–1982.

--- Lillie Mai Stafford 1890 – 1975 Burial: Unknown

--- Lee Stafford 1896 – 1969 Burial: Pharris Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

(A Note)

Lee also married a 1st cousin: Helen Jeanette "Nettie " (Stafford) 1897 – 1980.

Helen is also the full sibling of William Riley "Will" Stafford's (B: 1881–D: 1955) wife, Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford 1885–1982.

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Children of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858–1940 and his 2nd wife, Cora Liza (Rush) 1981-1964 of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee:

--- Lorenzo Dow Stafford Jr. 1923 – 1968

(A Note About Lorenzo Dow Stafford Jr. 1923-1968)

Lorenzo Dow Stafford Jr. 1922–1968(Dow Jr. died in a car accident along with Roy Lee Mooneyhan 1929–1968; Roy was the brother-in-law of Van and Ethel's son, Laurence Freeman Stafford 1935–2014. Freeman was married to Mae Jewel (Mooneyhan) Stafford 1939–2000). Lorenzo Jr.'s Burial: Denson Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee

--- Bertha Margaret (Stafford) Lampley 1929 – 1991 Burial: Lampley Cemetery in Fairview, Williamson County, Tennessee.

--- Mary Irene (Stafford) McCormick 1921–2001 Burial: Unknown.

--- Joe Mitchell Stafford 1933-1934 Burial: Unknown

(A Note about Joe)

His death was due to a whooping cough.

--- Daisy V Stafford 1931-1931 Burial: Denson Cemetery in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee.

(A Note/Reminder)

Cora Liza (Rush) 1981-1964 was the mother-in-law of Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr.'s grandson, Van Dow Stafford (B: 1907-D: 1992). Van was married to Ethel (Biggs) Stafford (B: 1909- D: 1983)

Ethel's parents, Cora Liza (Rush) (B: 1981-D: 1964) and Woody C. Biggs ( B: 1884–D: 1974) had divorced, and Cora married Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. (B: 1858–D: 1940). They had children from that marriage... later, Cora and Woody remarried.

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(back) left to right
My paternal aunt, Rhoda Mae (Stafford) 1928-2013
My paternal great-aunt, Vilvie (Stafford) Elkins 1913-1986
My paternal aunt, Jean (Stafford) 1931-2005
-note about the photo-
Some people in the family have disputed that it is Vilvie.
It IS Vilvie. I was raised by Vilvie's brother and grew up seeing
these pictures and talking about them with my paternal grandparents,
and Aunt Vilvie...and they always said that is her in the photo.
My Aunt Jean used to talk about this photo and about her Aunt Vilvie being in it.
(front) left to right
My paternal 1st cousin 1x removed, Elbert Lee Stafford
&
My paternal great-great-grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. 1858-1940 (sitting)
&
My father, P.J. "Pete" Stafford 1932-2012
Photo uploaded by
Tammy Stafford-Bellflower

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My paternal great-grandfather, William Riley "Will" Stafford 1881-1955
holding his son(my grandfather who raised me) Van Dow Stafford.
&
My paternal great-grandmother, Celina Avo (Stafford) Stafford 1885-1982
holding her son Frank Tensley Stafford 1909-1992
Place: Gainesboro, Tennessee
Jackson County
Photo uploaded by
Tammy Stafford-Bellflower

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Links (photos & genealogy/memorial sites)

Lorenzo Dow Stafford Sr. of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee - WikiTree website

Van Dow Stafford of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee - WikiTree website

Van Dow Stafford of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee - We Remember website

Ethel (Biggs) Stafford of Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee - We Remember website (Van's wife)

Ethel (Biggs) Stafford - WikiTree (Van's wife)

P.J. "Pete" Stafford on Find a Grave (Van's son) & P.J. "Pete" Stafford / Stafford-Tidwell Family Tree

& P.J. "Pete" Stafford - WikiTree

(father of Frieta (Stafford) from his first marriage to Edith; Edith, with some help from her mom,

raised Frieta on her own)

(father of Timmy Lee Stafford 1966-2004 and Tammy (Stafford) Bellflower from his marriage to