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Elsie Annis Bissell was born on October 9, 1899. She married Doctor Abner Acel Alford, son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick, after April 27, 1910.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 22, 1920; Elsie was shown at age 20 as a married white female born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. Elsie Annis Bissell married _____ Kirby after May 14, 1927. Elsie Annis Bissell died on April 4, 1975 at age 75. She was buried at Bissell Chapel Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Elsie Annis Bissell and Doctor Abner Acel Alford:

Ira C. Alford   b. December 1, 1919, d. December 4, 1919
Gilbert Alford   b. March 11, 1921, d. January 19, 1987?
Donovan L. "Don" Alford   b. October 14, 1925, d. October 14, 1987

Joseph David Alford was born on July 23, 1872 at Pike County, AR. [One source shows the birth date as March 1874.]. He was the son of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      He was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Joseph was shown at age 6 as a single white male, son of Abner, born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He was shown at home. Joseph David Alford married Ema J. ______ circa 1896 at AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Lamar County, TX census dated June 1, 1900. He was found in Justice Precinct Number 3, Roll 1652, Book 1, page 269a, sheet 1, ED 76, Dwelling 9, Family 9; J.D. was shown at age 27 as a married white male, born in July 1872 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He rented his farm. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. He had been married once for three years.

     Child of Joseph David Alford and Ema J. ______:

Tomy E. Alford   b. September, 1897

1. [One source shows the middle initial as R.].

Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal was born in October, 1879 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of John Thomas "Gordon" O'Neal and Nancy Texella Holcomb.      She was enumerated with John Thomas "Gordon" O'Neal on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1880; Amanda E. was shown at age 8 months as a single white female, daughter of John T., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in Arkansas. Her mother was born in Texas. She was shown at home. Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal married James Christian on June 26, 1896 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with John Thomas "Gordon" O'Neal on the Pike County, AR census dated June 26, 1900; Amanda E. Christian was shown at age 20 as a widowed white female, daughter of John T., born in October 1879 in Arkansas. Her father was born in Alabama. Her mother was born in Texas. She did not attend school. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had one child and that child was still living at the time of the census. Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal married Joseph Riley Alford, son of Joseph David Alford and Elizabeth S. "Bettie" Jourdon, on September 1, 1901 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Joseph Riley Alford on the Pike County, TX census dated April 30, 1910; Mandy O. was shown at age 35 as a married white female, wife of Joe R., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in the United States. Her mother was born in Texas. She had been married twice. The second time for 10 years. She had seven children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census. She could read and write and she spoke English. Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal died before January 22, 1920 at Pike County, AR. [Her husband is a widower in the 1920 census.].

     Child of Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal and James Christian:

Edith Christian   b. October, 1897

     Children of Amanda E. "Mandy" O'Neal and Joseph Riley Alford:

Ardella Alford
Charlie Alford
Hattie M. Alford   b. 1904
James H. "Sam" Alford+   b. 1905, d. November 23, 1969
Hazel Alford   b. 1908
Jessie L. Alford   b. March 15, 1910, d. November 15, 1956
Jodie Estelle Alford+   b. May 9, 1914
Fletcher W. Alford   b. 1917

1. The 1880 Pike County Census shows here name as Augusta E. and indicates she was 8 months old when the census was taken.

Lucinda Jane Alford was born on August 24, 1874 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 24, 1880; Lucinda was shown at age 5 as a single white female, daughter of Abner, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She was shown at home. Lucinda Jane Alford married William Turner Stokes on February 10, 1895 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with William Turner Stokes on the Pike County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; L.J. was shown at age 25 as a married white female, wife of W.T., born in August 1874 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married once for five years. She had two children, both of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910. She was found in White Township, page 364b, sheet 2b, ED 97, Dwelling 31, Family 31; Lucinda J. was shown at age 35 as a widowed white female, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She rented the farm on which she lived. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had two children, both of whom were still living at the time of the census.

     Children of Lucinda Jane Alford and William Turner Stokes:

Ida M. Stokes   b. August, 1896
Elmer A. Stokes   b. December, 1897

Sarah Eliza Alford was born on February 3, 1883 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; Sarah E. was shown at age 17 as a single white female, daughter of A.A., born in February 1883 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 27, 1910; Eliza was shown at age 27 as a single white female, daughter of A.A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English.

1. [One source shows the name as Elarah Eliza.].

Abner Ewing Alford Sr. was born on February 21, 1885 at near Kirby, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      He was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; Abner E. was shown at age 15 as a single white male, son of A.A., born in February 1885 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer. He owned his own farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. Abner Ewing Alford Sr. married Lillie Pearl Frix on September 2, 1911 at Howard County, AR. [There is some question as to the day of the marriage. It was either the second or the twentieth.]. Abner Ewing Alford Sr. died on August 4, 1966 at AR, at age 81.

     Children of Abner Ewing Alford Sr. and Lillie Pearl Frix:

Velma Alford   b. July 14, 1912, d. June 5, 1967

Charles Andrew Alford was born on March 16, 1888 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      He was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; Charles A. was shown at age 12 as a single white male, son of A.A., born in March 1888 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm labor He could read and write and he spoke English.

Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Alford was born on August 5, 1890 at Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; Marthy E. was shown at age 9 as a single white female, daughter of A.A., born in August 1890 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English.      She was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 27, 1910; Mattie was shown at age 19 as a single white female, daughter of A.A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attend school within the past year.

James William "Bud" Alford was born on June 17, 1895 at Pike County, AR. [one source has the birth day as 7. The grave marker indicates the birth year is 1885]. He was the son of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Harriet Jane Brewer.      He was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 12, 1900; James W. was shown at age 4 as a single white male, son of A.A., born in June 1895 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with Doctor Abner Acel Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 27, 1910; William was shown at age 14 as a single white male, son of A.A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attend school within the past year. James William "Bud" Alford died on August 20, 1921 at Pike County, AR, at age 26. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

1. [One source has the middle name as Wilson.].

Ira C. Alford was born on December 1, 1919 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Doctor Abner Acel Alford and Elsie Annis Bissell. Ira C. Alford died on December 4, 1919 at Pike County, AR, at age 0. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [The grave marker indicates his parents were Elsie and Abner A. Alford.].

Joseph Warren Alford Sr was born on May 14, 1857 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick.      He was enumerated with Madison Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated September, 1860; J.W. was 3 years old, a white male born in Arkansas and son of Nancy and M.E.      He was enumerated with Madison Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Joseph W. or N. was shown at age 13 as a single white male born in Arkansas. He was working as a farm laborer. Joseph Warren Alford Sr married Nancy M. Higgins circa 1875 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900. He was found in Page 107A, Dwelling 240, Family 260; He was shown at age 43 as a married white male born in May 1857 in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was policeman. He rented the house at 23 Chapel Street in Hot Springs where he lived with his family. He was married for 23 years. He and his wife had six children, five of whom were still living. Also shown in the house was May Williams (age 19) a single white female lodger born in May 1881 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was shown as sewing.      He was listed as a head of household on the Garland County, AR census dated April 16, 1910. He was found in Hot Springs Township, Ward 6 (part of0, page 292b, sheet 2b, dwelling 36, family 39; Joe was shown at age 53 as a married white male born in Arkansas. The birth place of his parents was shown as unknown. His occupation was Justice of the Peace. He worked for a wage. He owned the house at 512 Sand Border Street with a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married for 33 years.      He was listed as a head of household on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920. He was found in Hot Springs Township, Ward 6 (part of), page 191b, sheet 4b, ED 83, Dwelling 86, family 99; Joseph W. was shown at age 62 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Alabama. His occupation was lawyer in his own practice. He worked on his own account. He owned the house at 131 Liberty Street with a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. Joseph Warren Alford Sr died on May 21, 1922 at age 65.      He was the subject of the following sketch at The Centennial History of Arkansas,:      "Judge Joseph W. Alford, a representative of the Hot Springs bar, who since 1914 has engaged in practice in this city, was born on a plantation near Murfreesboro, Pike county, Arkansas, May 14, 1857, and is a son of Madison Alford, who was a native of Alabama and who was a veteran of the Mexican war. He became a Methodist minister and for many years resided in Texas, from which state he removed to Arkansas in pioneer times, settling in Pike county. He and four of his sons were in the Confederate army during the Civil war and following the close of hostilities he returned to the plantation, devoting his attention to the management thereof and in the active work of the ministry. He was a slave owner prior to the war and one of his slaves remained with him throughout the entire war period and continued with the family to the time of his death. Madison Alford died at the age of seventy years.      "Judge Alford, of this review, was a lad of but fourteen years at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war and he worked in the fields while his older brothers were in the service, having the entire management of the plantation. He was educated in the public schools and he remained on the farm until 1881, when at the age of twenty-four years he came to Hot Springs. Here he assisted in laying the first water and gas mains of the city. Soon afterward he was elected to the office of constable and while serving in that capacity he devoted his leisure hours to the study of law, being admitted to the bar in 1914. He at once entered upon the active practice of his profession and has since served as justice of the peace and notary public. He is a lawyer of ability, carefully and systematically preparing his cases and presenting his cause with clearness and force in the courts.      "When but eighteen years of age Judge Alford was married to Miss Nancy Higgins, who was born and reared in his home neighborhood, their acquaintance dating from early childhood. They have become parents of five children, three daughters and two sons. Judge Alford is a Mason and has attained the Knights Templar degree of the York Rite, exemplifying at all times in his life the beneficent spirit and high principles of the order."

     Children of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins:

Nancy J. Alford   b. October, 1878
Lee Alford   b. July, 1882
Joseph Warren Alford Jr+   b. March, 1886, d. 1953
Pearl Alford   b. September, 1889

Nancy M. Higgins was born on May 16, 1857 at Pike County, AR. She married Joseph Warren Alford Sr, son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick, circa 1875 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; She was shown at age 43 as a married white female born in May 1857 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Georgia. Her occupation was listed as keeping lodgers.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated April 16, 1910; Nancy was shown at age 52 as a married white female, wife of Joe, born in Arkansas. The birth place of her parents was shown as unknown. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married for 33 years. She had six children, five of whom were still living.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920; Nancy M. was shown at age 62 as a married white female, wife of Joseph W., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Georgia. She could read and write and she spoke English. Also living with the families was her sister Elizabeth Higgins shown at age 70 as a single white female born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Georgia. Elizabeth could neither read nor write. Nancy M. Higgins died on August 28, 1938 at age 81.

     Children of Nancy M. Higgins and Joseph Warren Alford Sr:

Nancy J. Alford   b. October, 1878
Lee Alford   b. July, 1882
Joseph Warren Alford Jr+   b. March, 1886, d. 1953
Pearl Alford   b. September, 1889

Nancy J. Alford was born in October, 1878. She was the daughter of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; She was shown at age 21 as a single white female born in October 1878 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Her occupation was listed as milliner.

Lee Alford was born in July, 1882. He was the son of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins. Lee Alford married Madelene ______.      He was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; He was shown at age 17 as a single white male born in July 1882 in Arkansas. Both his parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was shown as an Apprentice on the telegraph.

Madelene ______ was born in 1884 at AR. She married Lee Alford, son of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins.

Joseph Warren Alford Jr was born in March, 1886 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins.      He was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; He was shown at age 14 as a single white male born in March 1886 in Arkansas. Both his parents were born in Arkansas. He was listed as being at school and had attended school 8 months in the last year. Joseph Warren Alford Jr married Mary E. White circa 1906.      He was listed as a head of household on the Garland County, AR census dated April 16, 1910. He was found in Hot Springs Township, Ward 6 (part of0, page 175b, sheet 3b, dwelling 58, family 61; Warren was shown at age 25 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was manager of a pool parlor. He worked for a wage. He rented the house at 131 Helfrich Street. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for four years.      He was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920; Joseph W. was shown at age 33 as a married white male, son of Joseph W., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was salesman in a cigar store. He worked for a wage. He could read and write and he spoke English. Joseph Warren Alford Jr died in 1953 at Pike County, AR.

     Children of Joseph Warren Alford Jr and Mary E. White:

Betsy Alford   b. 1907, d. before January 5, 1920
Robert Warren Alford+   b. after April 16, 1910, d. 1973
Richard Marion Alford+   b. February 14, 1914, d. May, 1983

Mary E. White was born in 1887 at AR. She married Joseph Warren Alford Jr, son of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins, circa 1906.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Jr on the Garland County, AR census dated April 16, 1910; Mary was shown at age 23 as a married white female, wife of Warren, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for four years. She had one child and she was still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920; Mary was shown at age 32 as a married white female, daughter-in-law of Joseph W., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Ireland (they spoke English). She could read and write and she spoke English.

     Children of Mary E. White and Joseph Warren Alford Jr:

Betsy Alford   b. 1907, d. before January 5, 1920
Robert Warren Alford+   b. after April 16, 1910, d. 1973
Richard Marion Alford+   b. February 14, 1914, d. May, 1983

Mary Edna Alford was the daughter of Robert Warren Alford and Edna M. Williams. Mary Edna Alford married Leon Helms.      Mary Edna was a charter member (#0407) of the ALFORD AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION. She died before 1999.

Leon Helms married Mary Edna Alford, daughter of Robert Warren Alford and Edna M. Williams.

Robert Warren Alford was born after April 16, 1910 at AR. He was the son of Joseph Warren Alford Jr and Mary E. White. Robert Warren Alford married Edna M. Williams.      He was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920; Robert was shown at age 10 as a single white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. Robert Warren Alford died in 1973.

     Child of Robert Warren Alford and Edna M. Williams:

Mary Edna Alford   d. before 1999

Edna M. Williams married Robert Warren Alford, son of Joseph Warren Alford Jr and Mary E. White.

     Child of Edna M. Williams and Robert Warren Alford:

Mary Edna Alford   d. before 1999

Richard Marion Alford was born on February 14, 1914 at AR. He was the son of Joseph Warren Alford Jr and Mary E. White. Richard Marion Alford married Carrie R. Miller.      He was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated January 5, 1920; Marion was shown at age 5 as a single white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He did not attend school within the past year. Richard Marion Alford died in May, 1983 at AR, at age 69.

Carrie R. Miller married Richard Marion Alford, son of Joseph Warren Alford Jr and Mary E. White.

Pearl Alford was born in September, 1889. She was the daughter of Joseph Warren Alford Sr and Nancy M. Higgins.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated June 7, 1900; She was shown at age 10 as a single white female born in September 1889 in Arkansas. Both her parents were born in Arkansas. She was listed as being at school and had attended school 8 months in the last year.      She was enumerated with Joseph Warren Alford Sr on the Garland County, AR census dated April 16, 1910; Pearl was shown at age 20 as a single white female, daughter of Joe, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English.

Franklin Ewing Alford was born on August 16, 1860 at Pike County, AR. [one source has the birth year as 1861]. He was the son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick.      He was enumerated with Madison Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated September, 1860; F.E. was 1/12 years old, a white male born in Arkansas and son of Nancy and M.E.      He was enumerated with Madison Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 25, 1870; Franklin E. was shown at age 9 as a single white male born in Arkansas. Franklin Ewing Alford married Martha J. Higgins in 1881 at Pike County, AR.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900. He was found in White Township, Page 113A, Dwelling 123, Family 124; He was listed at age 39 (as T.E.) as a married white male born in August 1860 in Arkansas. His father was born in Alabama. His mother was born in Arkansas. His occupation was shown as farmer. He owned his farm free and clear of a mortgage. The census shows the couple has been married for 19 years and that five of their eight children were still living.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910. He was found in White Township, page 365a, sheet 5a, ED 97, Dwelling 46, Family 46; Frank E. was shown at age 49 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He owned his farm free of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for 29 years.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920. He was found in White Township, ED 97, page 289a, sheet 7a, Dwelling 97, Family 97; Frank was shown at age 60 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. he worked on his own account. He owned his farm fee of a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930. He was found in White Township, Roll 88, Book 1, Page 266B, Sheet 4B, ED 55-20, Dwelling 84, Family 86; Frank E. was shown at age 69 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His father was born in Arkansas. His mother was born in Alabama. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He owned his farm. He was twenty-five years old the first time he married. He could neither read nor write. Franklin Ewing Alford died on October 9, 1954 at Pike County, AR, at age 94. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [Buried beside his wife. His great-grandson, Donald was at the funeral.].

     Children of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins:

William Anderson Alford+   b. December 5, 1881, d. May 31, 1981
John R. Alford+   b. March, 1884
Calvin L. Alford   b. October, 1886
Minnie R. Alford   b. March 3, 1889, d. August 20, 1965
Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford+   b. December, 1892, d. February 16, 1971
Ova Alford   b. December 24, 1901, d. May 28, 1961
Thomas Alford   b. 1902
Norval A. Alford   b. 1903

Martha J. Higgins was born on July 6, 1863 at GA. She married Franklin Ewing Alford, son of Madison Ewing Alford and Nancy Orrick, in 1881 at Pike County, AR.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; She was shown at age 36 (as M.J.) as a married white female born in July 1863 in Arkansas. her parents were born in Georgia.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910; Martha J. was shown at age 46 as a married white female, wife of Frank E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Georgia. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for 29 years. She had nine children, six of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Martha J. was shown at age 56 as a married white female, wife of Frank, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Tennessee. She could read and write and she spoke English.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930; Martha J. was shown at age 66 as a married white female, wife of Frank E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Georgia. She was seventeen years old the first time she married. She could read and write. Martha J. Higgins died on April 8, 1947 at AR, at age 83. She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [Buried beside her husband.].

     Children of Martha J. Higgins and Franklin Ewing Alford:

William Anderson Alford+   b. December 5, 1881, d. May 31, 1981
John R. Alford+   b. March, 1884
Calvin L. Alford   b. October, 1886
Minnie R. Alford   b. March 3, 1889, d. August 20, 1965
Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford+   b. December, 1892, d. February 16, 1971
Ova Alford   b. December 24, 1901, d. May 28, 1961
Thomas Alford   b. 1902
Norval A. Alford   b. 1903

William Anderson Alford was born on December 5, 1881 at Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      He was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; He was shown at age 18 as a single white male born in December 1881 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. William Anderson Alford married Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine, daughter of Lovett Abijah Barentine and Celia Ann Orrick, on October 12, 1902 at Howard County, AR. [Location and date of ceremony are from Howard County Marriages 1895-1902 as published in The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, Volume 7 Number 1.].      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated April 20, 1910. He was found in White Township, page 365b, sheet 5b, ED 97, Dwelling 50, Family 50; William A. was shown at age 28 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for seven years.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920. He was found in White Township, ED 97, page 287a, sheet 5a, Dwelling 57, Family 57; William A. was shown at age 38 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm.. He worked on his own account. He owns his farm with a mortgage. He could read and write and he spoke English.      Donald Alford relates this story about his father and grandfather:      "Fortunately, shortly before Grandpa William died, I was in Russellville, Arkansas in my plane visiting my brother, Roy & family. I took my father, Preston, my brother, and my son, Evan, with me in the plane, flew to Hooks, Texas, where Grandpa William was in a nursing home, and visited for most of the day. Then we flew back to Russellville. Thus, we were able to spend quality time with Grandpa shortly before his death. Somewhere, I have a photo of four generations of Alfords - William A., William P., Donald R., and Evan - taken at the nursing home that day. " William Anderson Alford died on May 31, 1981 at Hooks, Bowie County, TX, at age 99. [One source says he died in Texarkana, Texas]. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [Donald Alford, grandson was at the funeral.]. The following obituary was published in The Murfreesboro Diamond, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR, on June 14, 1981:      "William Anderson Alford      "NASHVILLE - William Anderson Alford, 99, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday, May 31, at a Texarkana, Texas, nursing home.      "Mr. Alford was born December 5, 1881 at Murfreesboro, and was a retired farmer. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church at Bingen.      "Survivors include: three sons, Preston Alford of Russellville, Alva Alford or Nashville and Arval Alford of Hooks, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Labitha Dossey of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Thera Dossey of Nash, Texas and Mrs. Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.      "Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Latimer Funeral Chapel.      "The officiating minister was the Rev. John Holston. Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery near New Hope by the Latimer Funeral Home."

     Children of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine:

Labitha Lottie Alford   b. August 30, 1903, d. November 13, 1989
William Preston Alford+   b. August 20, 1905, d. January 27, 1990
Thera Eva Alford   b. June 4, 1908, d. December 9, 1994
Ada Alford   b. October 29, 1910, d. September 21, 1912
Alva Joshua Alford+   b. January 12, 1913, d. March 19, 1992
Flora Allie Alford   b. April 21, 1915
Edward Alford   b. October 18, 1917, d. April 2, 1920
Carlton Burnett Alford+   b. December 31, 1919, d. November 30, 1967
Ernest J. Alford+   b. March 18, 1924, d. January 4, 1945
Oscar Orville Alford   b. April 30, 1926, d. May 6, 1983

Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine was born on October 25, 1882 at Kirby, Pike County, AR. [the grave marker indicates the birth year as 1883]. She was the daughter of Lovett Abijah Barentine and Celia Ann Orrick. Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine married William Anderson Alford, son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins, on October 12, 1902 at Howard County, AR. [Location and date of ceremony are from Howard County Marriages 1895-1902 as published in The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, Volume 7 Number 1.].      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 20, 1910; Sarah A. was shown at age 25 as a married white female, wife of William A., born in Arkansas. Her father was born in the United States. Her mother was born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for seven years. She had three children all of whom were still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Sarah A. was shown at age 36 as a married white female, wife of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine died on May 25, 1967 at Hooks, Bowie County, TX, at age 84. [one source has the place of death as Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas]. She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [Donald Alford, grandson was present at the funeral.].

     Children of Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine and William Anderson Alford:

Labitha Lottie Alford   b. August 30, 1903, d. November 13, 1989
William Preston Alford+   b. August 20, 1905, d. January 27, 1990
Thera Eva Alford   b. June 4, 1908, d. December 9, 1994
Ada Alford   b. October 29, 1910, d. September 21, 1912
Alva Joshua Alford+   b. January 12, 1913, d. March 19, 1992
Flora Allie Alford   b. April 21, 1915
Edward Alford   b. October 18, 1917, d. April 2, 1920
Carlton Burnett Alford+   b. December 31, 1919, d. November 30, 1967
Ernest J. Alford+   b. March 18, 1924, d. January 4, 1945
Oscar Orville Alford   b. April 30, 1926, d. May 6, 1983

1. [She may also have been known as Adline.].

Labitha Lottie Alford was born on August 30, 1903 at AR. She was the daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 20, 1910; Labitha L. was shown at age 6 as a single white female, daughter of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Labitha was shown at age 16 as a single white female, daughter of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year. Labitha Lottie Alford married Joseph L. Dossey on December 28, 1926 at Pike County, AR. [He was 31. She was 28. He lived in Brocktown, Pike County and she lived in Nevada-Howard County prior to the wedding.]. Labitha Lottie Alford died on November 13, 1989 at Hood County, TX, at age 86.

1. [One source has name as Sabitha.].

Joseph L. Dossey married Labitha Lottie Alford, daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine, on December 28, 1926 at Pike County, AR. [He was 31. She was 28. He lived in Brocktown, Pike County and she lived in Nevada-Howard County prior to the wedding.].

William Preston Alford was born on August 20, 1905 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      He was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 20, 1910; William P. was shown at age 4 as a single white male, son of William A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Preston was shown at age 14 as a single white male, son of William A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer on a home farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. William Preston Alford married Lydia Adeline Dowty on December 12, 1925 at Howard County, AR.      He was a peach orchard manager. William Preston Alford was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.      He preferred the name Preston and used it instead of William. He didn't particularly want to be known as "Bill" or "Junior" a distinct possibility if he had chosen to go by William. It has been pointed out that many of the Alford men used their middle names rather than their first name. e.g Madison Ewing was known to all as Ewing. He died on January 27, 1990 at Pope County, AR, at age 84. He was buried on January 30, 1990 at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, AR.

Lydia Adeline Dowty was born on February 19, 1904 at Howard County, AR. She married William Preston Alford, son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine, on December 12, 1925 at Howard County, AR. Lydia Adeline Dowty died on December 11, 1988 at Pope County, AR, at age 84. She was buried on December 13, 1988 at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Yell County, AR.

Thera Eva Alford was born on June 4, 1908 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. She was the daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 20, 1910; Thera E. was shown at age 1 year 10 months as a single white female, daughter of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Thera was shown at age 11 as a single white female, daughter of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year. Thera Eva Alford married Fred W. Dossey, son of Augustus Edward "Gus" Dossey and Martha Johanne Wall, on November 29, 1925 at Nashville, Howard County, AR. Thera Eva Alford died on December 9, 1994 at Texarkana, Bowie County, TX, at age 86. She was buried on December 12, 1994 at Nash Cemetery, Nash, Bowie County, TX.

1. [One source shows the name as Thero E.].

Fred W. Dossey was born on June 16, 1898 at Delight, Pike County, AR. He was the son of Augustus Edward "Gus" Dossey and Martha Johanne Wall. Fred W. Dossey married Thera Eva Alford, daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine, on November 29, 1925 at Nashville, Howard County, AR.

Ada Alford was born on October 29, 1910 at AR. She was the daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine. Ada Alford died on September 21, 1912 at age 1. She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

Alva Joshua Alford was born on January 12, 1913 at Newhope, Pike County, AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      He was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Alva was shown at age 7 as a single white male, son of William A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. He attended school within the past year. Alva Joshua Alford married Bessie Audrey Robins, daughter of Ed Robins and Georgia Benefield.      He was a truck mechanic. Alva Joshua Alford died on March 19, 1992 at Nashville, Howard County, AR, at age 79. He was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Nashville, AR.

Bessie Audrey Robins was born on July 20, 1914 at Ozan, Hempstead County, AR. She was the daughter of Ed Robins and Georgia Benefield. Bessie Audrey Robins married Alva Joshua Alford, son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine. Bessie Audrey Robins died on October 29, 1997 at Athens, Henderson County, TX, at age 83. She was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Nashville, Howard County, AR.

Flora Allie Alford was born on April 21, 1915 at AR. She was the daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine. Flora Allie Alford married _____ Sweeny.      She was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Flora was shown at age 4 as a single white female, daughter of William A., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could neither read nor write but she spoke English.

_____ Sweeny married Flora Allie Alford, daughter of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.

1. [One source has the name as Swinney.].

Edward Alford was born on October 18, 1917 at AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      He was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Edward was shown at age 2 as a single white male, son of William A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could neither read nor write but he spoke English. Edward Alford died on April 2, 1920 at age 2. He was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

Carlton Burnett Alford was born on December 31, 1919 at AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine.      He was enumerated with William Anderson Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 16, 1920; Burnett was shown at age 1 month as a single white male, son of William A., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      Don Alford relates the following story about how Burnett and Agnes met:      "Burnett" (Note once again the propensity for my bunch to use their middle name as their "given" name), was a younger brother (age-early 20's) to my father and liked to visit us on a farm near Mineral Springs, Arkansas.      Agnes was a "live-in" caretaker for an elderly couple who were neighbors to us.      Burnett met Agnes, started visiting us more often, started spending more time at the neighbors, then announced they were getting married!      Otherwise, they would have never met! Carlton Burnett Alford married Agnes Bennett. Carlton Burnett Alford died on November 30, 1967 at age 47.

Ernest J. Alford was born on March 18, 1924 at AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine. Ernest J. Alford died on January 4, 1945 at age 20. [He was killed in the "Battle of the Bulge" in WWII by a German artillery round and was buried in a cemetery in Europe. Despite his family's request, his remains were never returned to the U. S.].

Oscar Orville Alford was born on April 30, 1926 at AR. He was the son of William Anderson Alford and Sarah Adeline "Addie" Barentine. Oscar Orville Alford died on May 6, 1983 at age 57.

John R. Alford was born in March, 1884 at Pike County, AR. He was the son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      He was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; He was shown at age 15 as a single white male born in March 1884 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer. John R. Alford married Minnie Bell Ayler on October 14, 1906 at Pike County, AR. [He was 22. She was 18. He was living in Pike County and she was living in Howard County prior to the wedding.].      He was listed as a head of household on the Howard County, AR census dated April 21, 1910. He was found in Mountain Township, page 5b, sheet 5b, ED 18, Dwelling 86, Family 87; John R. was shown at age 26 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farm laborer on a general farm. He worked for a wage. He rented his house. He could read and write and he spoke English. He had been married one time for 3 years.      He was listed as a head of household on the Pike County, AR census dated January 20, 1920. He was found in White Township, page 288b, sheet 6b, ED 97, Dwelling 88, Family 88; John R. was shown at age 35 as a married white male born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was farmer on a general farm. He worked on his own account. He rented his farm. He could read and write and he spoke English. John R. Alford was buried on February 8, 1979 at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR. [his grave marker indicates he died in 1960]. The following obituary was published in The Murfreesboro Diamond, Murfreesboro, Pike County, AR, on February 8, 1979:      "[Funeral Services] of John R. Alford, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Latimer Funeral Chapel here with Rev. J. W. Bobo officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery, near New Hope, under direction of the Latimer Funeral Home.      "She was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Mineral Springs.      "Survivors include three sons, Thomas Alford of Dallas, Texas, Noel Alford of Minden, Louisiana and Joe Alford of Texarkana, Arkansas. Mrs. Ruth Yocom of Camden, Arkansas and Mrs. Ruby Jones of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. Eddie Turner of Dierks; 14 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren."

     Children of John R. Alford and Minnie Bell Ayler:

Thomas F. Alford   b. August, 1909
Irene Alford   b. 1912
Vira Alford   b. 1916
Noel Alford   b. 1918

Minnie Bell Ayler was born in 1888 at Howard County, AR. She married John R. Alford, son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins, on October 14, 1906 at Pike County, AR. [He was 22. She was 18. He was living in Pike County and she was living in Howard County prior to the wedding.].      She was enumerated with John R. Alford on the Howard County, AR census dated April 21, 1910; Minnie B. was shown at age 22 as a married white female, wife of John R., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She had been married one time for 3 years. She had two children, one of whom was still living at the time of the census.      She was enumerated with John R. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 20, 1920; Minnie was shown at age 32 as a married white female, wife of John R., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. Minnie Bell Ayler died in 1974. She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Children of Minnie Bell Ayler and John R. Alford:

Thomas F. Alford   b. August, 1909
Irene Alford   b. 1912
Vira Alford   b. 1916
Noel Alford   b. 1918

Thomas F. Alford was born in August, 1909 at AR. He was the son of John R. Alford and Minnie Bell Ayler.      He was enumerated with John R. Alford on the Howard County, AR census dated April 21, 1910; Thomas F. was shown at age 9 months as a single white male, son of John R., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas.      He was enumerated with John R. Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 20, 1920; Thomas was shown at age 10 as a single white male, son of John R., born in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. He could read but not write. He spoke English. He attended school within the past year.

Calvin L. Alford was born in October, 1886 at AR. He was the son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      He was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; He was shown at age 13 as a single white male born in October 1886 in Arkansas. His parents were born in Arkansas. His occupation was laborer.

Minnie R. Alford was born on March 3, 1889. She was the daughter of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; She was shown at age 11 as a single white female born in March 1890 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. Minnie R. Alford married Thomas Reid, son of Robert Alexander Reid and Caroline Eastwood. Minnie R. Alford died on August 20, 1965 at age 76.

Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford was born in December, 1892 at AR. She was the daughter of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated June 21, 1900; She was shown at age 7 as a single white female born in December 1892 in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910; Mattie L. was shown at age 17 as a single white female, daughter of Frank E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She attended school within the past year. Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford married John W. Webb on August 19, 1916 at Pike County, AR. [He was 21. She was 24. Both people were living in Pike County prior to the wedding.].      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 9, 1930; Martha L. Webb was shown at age 37 as a widowed white female, daughter of Frank E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write. Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford died on February 16, 1971 at age 78. She was buried after February 16, 1971 at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.

     Child of Martha Lottie "Mattie" Alford and John W. Webb:

Barbara Ellen Webb   b. 1925

Ova Alford was born on December 24, 1901 at AR. She was the daughter of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated April 17, 1910; Ovy was shown at age 9 as a single white female, daughter of Frank E., born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas.      She was enumerated with Franklin Ewing Alford on the Pike County, AR census dated January 21, 1920; Ova was shown at age 18 as a single white female, daughter of Frank, born in Arkansas. Her parents were born in Arkansas. She could read and write and she spoke English. She did not attend school within the past year. Ova Alford married Raymond Millard Reid, son of George Washington Reid and Nancy Lou Bell, before May 21, 1961. Ova Alford died on May 28, 1961 at age 59. She was buried after May 28, 1961 at Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike County, AR.