Booe Family History

Florence Atkinson Stafford was born on Oct 28 1921. Parents: Joseph Franklin Stafford and Florence Stacy Atkinson .

Children were: Margaret Susan Mock, George Frank Jr. Mock, Florence Stafford Mock , Sarah Elizabeth Mock.

Francis Stafford was born on Apr 2 1838. She was buried in Nov 1851 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. She died on Nov 28 1851. Parents: Almaron J. Stafford and Sarah L. Tranthm.

Franklin Pierce Stafford was born on Jan 19 1853. He was buried in Sep 1885 in Pleasant Fork Cemetery, Forsyth County. He died on Sep 18 1885. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Booe.

Gabriel Stafford was born about 1791. She died after 1820. Parents: John Stafford and Lydia Unknown.

George Louis Stafford was born on Jul 19 1866. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Booe.

George Woody Stafford was born on Apr 20 1921. BIOGRAPHY
Woody Stafford served in the Army during World War II. Prior
to receiving a battle field commission during the war in Europe, he
was a medical Sgt. in a 78th Infantry Division battalion aid station.
Shortly after crossing the Rhine River the vehicle in which he was
riding ran over a land mine causing him to lose his eyesight.
After receiving a medical discharge from the Army , he enrolled in the
University of VA, and , unable to see, earned a law degree . Upon
graduation, he practiced law until he was elected Commonwealth
Attorney for Colonial Heights, VA., a position he held for nearly 40
years. Parents: John Coleman Stafford and Laura Woody.

Children were: Robin Stafford , Karen Stafford, Stacy Stafford, Timothy Stafford.

Geraldine Gwendolyn Stafford was born on Oct 5 1918. Parents: John Coleman Stafford and Laura Woody.

Children were: Derek Eades, Hunter Eades.

Henry Franklin Stafford Stafford was born on Sep 13 1829. BIOGRAPHY
believed to have moved out west, possibly California Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

Homer Hilton Stafford was born on Jan 23 1823. He was buried in Oct 1825 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on Oct 20 1825 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

James Stafford was born on Mar 2 1786. He was buried in Aug 1849 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 3 1849. BIOGRAPHY
The evidence strongly suggests that James Stafford is the same
"James Stafford" listed in the 1820,1830 and 1840 Stokes County (South
Fork Township), NC census. It also is believed that James inherited
his father's land when John died in 1846. Parents: John Stafford and Lydia Unknown.

He was married to Elizabeth Monroe in 1810. Children were: John Monroe Stafford, Almaron J. Stafford, Samuel Hubert Stafford, Abigail M. Stafford , Homer Hilton Stafford, James Alvanon Stafford, Henry Franklin Stafford Stafford, Alexander M. Stafford, Phebe Emily Stafford, Lydia Stafford.

James Alvanon Stafford was born on Nov 1 1825. He was buried in Sep 1830 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 27 1830. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

James Lewis Stafford was born on Sep 6 1924 in Petersburg, Va. BIOGRAPHY
Jim Stafford served in the Army during World War II and
participated in a number of campaigns while serving in Europe. After
the war was over he returned to college and graduated with a
bachelor's degree. Parents: Walter Ernest Stafford and Georgia Sherwood James.

James Monroe Stafford was born in 1846. Parents: Almaron J. Stafford and Sarah L. Tranthm.

Jennie "Cleve" Cleveland Stafford was born on Apr 12 1887. She died on Feb 7 1986. Parents: William Beeson Stafford and Jennie Bell Griffith.

John Stafford was born in 1756 in Sussex County, Delaware. He was buried in Aug 1846 in Forsyth County Winston-Salem, NC. He died on Aug 1 1846. BIOGRAPHY
The evidence strongly suggests that Sarah and John Stafford
migrated from Sussex County, Delaware and settled, circa 1800, in the
Salem District of Stokes County, North Carolina. The Salem District,
redesignated the South Forks District in 1820, became part of Forsyth
County on January 16, 1849.
Both John and Samuel, who purchased land in Stokes County in 1803 and
more in 1810, are listed in the Stokes County 1810 census. John and
James are listed in the 1820, 1830 and 1840 Stokes County census.
Samuel, who is not listed in the 1820 or 1830 Stokes census, is listed
again in the 1840 Stokes census.
According to family history, John Stafford's original homeplace and
Family Cemetery were located, prior to January 1849, in Stokes
CO., NC (Salem/South Fork District) on the east side of Old Salisbury
Road, 0.1 miles south of the intersection with West Clemmonsville Rd.
The homeplace ( which became part of Forsyth CO. when it was formed
from Stokes CO. on January 16, 1849) originally consisted of at
least 1000 acres, possibly more, and stretched toward the village of
Clemmons, NC. Parents: Unknown Stafford.

Children were: Robertson A. Stafford, Samuel Stafford, James Stafford, Gabriel Stafford.

John Bradley Stafford was born on May 25 1907. He was buried in Sep 1982 in Petersburg, Virginia. He died on Sep 26 1982. BIOGRAPHY
Served served in the Army during World War II. He participated in the
assault on OMAHA Beach, June 6, 1944 as a gunnery Sgt.
in a 29th Infantry Division artillery battalion. A member of the 6th
Combat Engineer Special Assault Brigade assigned the mission of
helping the 29th Infantry Div. across the beach and on into Normandy.
Bradley Stafford managed to get ashore with the only 105 mm Howitzer
in the 29th Inf. Div.that made it to the beach. All the rest were
either lost at sea or destroyed by the Krauts before they could be
landed.
I remember seeing Bradley's cannon firing like mad when I reached the
crest of the high ground overlooking the Beach but I didn't find out
that it was Brad's cannon until after the war...told by Thomas
Stafford
He continued to serve in Europe until the Germans surrendered. He
returned to civilian life after the war in the Pacific ended. Parents: John Coleman Stafford and Laura Woody.

John Calhoun Stafford was born on May 7 1840. He was buried in Jan 1863 in Forsyth County Winston-Salem, NC. He died on Jan 24 1863. BIOGRAPHY
John Calhoun Stafford was a Cadet at Hillsboro Military Academy.
He enlisted at the age of 20 in Company K, 48th Regiment, NC Troops,
CSA (known as the "Confederate Guards")when it was raised in Forsyth
County, NC in March, 1862. Shortly afterwards, he was elected 2nd
Lieutenant (Lt) on March 12, 1862. He was
promoted to 1st Lt. on July 3, 1862; promoted to Captain on September
27, 1862 and given command of Company K.
He was the sole surviving officer in Company K when he was gravely
wounded during the bloody "Battle of Fredericksburg, VA" on December
13, 1862. He was hospitalized at Lynchburg, VA and visited by his
father, General A. J. Stafford, before being
returned home to Winston where he died of his wounds shortly
afterwards, having been recognized as "A good and brave soldier." An
elegiac poem, composed in his memory by two lady admirers was
published in the "Greensboro Patriot" on Feb. 12, 1863. Parents: Almaron J. Stafford and Sarah L. Tranthm.

John Coleman Stafford was born on Nov 17 1881 in Davie County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 9 1960 in Petersburg, Virginia. He was buried on Aug 12 1960 in Petersburg, Virginia. BIOGRAPHY
John Coleman Stafford owned and operated a large farm, a dairy,
and coal yard in Petersburg, VA. He also co-owned a laundry in
Petersburg with his brother, Walter. Parents: Leo Washington Stafford and Nancy Minerva Foster.

He was married to Laura Woody on Jun 20 1906. Children were: John Bradley Stafford, Mary Louise Stafford , Robert Coleman Stafford, Evelyn Burke Stafford, Geraldine Gwendolyn Stafford , George Woody Stafford.

John Coleman II Stafford was born on May 1 1964 in Camden, NJ. Parents: Robert Coleman Jr. Stafford and Antoinette Louise Elliott.

John Douglas Stafford was born on Jun 16 1855. He was buried in Dec 1877 in Pleasant Fork Cemetery, Forsyth County. He died on Dec 12 1877. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Booe.

John Leo Stafford was born on Sep 20 1919 in Petersburg, Virginia. He was buried in Dec 1919 in Petersburg, Virginia. Parents: Walter Ernest Stafford and Georgia Sherwood James.

John Monroe Stafford was born on Jun 14 1813. He was buried in Mar 1877 in Pleasant Fork Cemetery, Forsyth County. He died on Mar 1 1877. BIOGRAPHY
The evidence strongly suggests that John Monroe Stafford is the "John
M. Stafford" listed in the 1840 Stokes County (South Forks District),
NC census and in the 1850 Forsyth County ( redesignated as South Forks
Township), NC census. A study of early land transactions in Forsyth
County, 1849-1855, shows he was very active both as
a grantee and grantor. Being the oldest son of Jmes Stafford, he
likely
inherited his father's plantation in August, 1849 when James died.
Family history indicates it was John Monroe Stafford who built a house
located on the Old Salisbury Road. This house burned down in the
1890's and another was built in 1901, probably by
Willim Beeson Stafford, one of his sons. The following item included
in the "Death Notices from the Peoples Press (Salem, NC) 1851- 1892,
Compiled and Edited by Robert M. Topkins:
"STAFFORD, John M., Esq., aged 63 yrs, 8 months, and 18 days, March
1,1877, at his residence in Forsyth County. Mr. Stafford was a
prominent and useful citizen, having served his county acceptably as a
magistrate, chairman of the county court, and Senator from Stokes and
Forsyth in the state legislature.A gentleman of remarkable
energy, he accumulated a large estate and in many instances enabled
persons to secure homes for themselves and families .His remains were
interred at Pleasant Fork Church." He also was a member of the first
School Board of Superintendents for Forsyth County (1851).
John Monroe Stafford's last Will and "Final Settlement" papers make
clear he owned, at the time of death, at least 1500 acres of land,
farming equipment , horses, cattle, grain, other personal property,
promissory notes and cash on deposit in excess of
$30,000.00. At present day rates of exchange, an 1877 dollar would
purchase far, far more than a dollar does today. Because of the
devastation inflicted on the South's economy during the Civil War, the
magnitude of the estate he was able to retain and leave to his heirs,
shortly after the war ended in 1865, is astounding. It serves as a
testament to his business acumen. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

Children were: Emma L. Stafford, Elizabeth Jane Stafford, Sarah Ann Stafford, Clark Taylor MD Stafford , Abigial Minerva Stafford, Franklin Pierce Stafford, John Douglas Stafford , William Beeson Stafford, Leo Washington Stafford, Oscar M Stafford, George Louis Stafford.

He was married to Ester Peeler on Jan 1 1872 in Davision County, North Carolina. Children were: Mary Salome Stafford, Louella (Lula) H. Stafford.

Joseph Franklin Stafford was born on Oct 4 1889 in Davie County, North Carolina. He was buried in Feb 1950 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on Feb 27 1950. BIOGRAPHY
Joseph Franklin Stafford continued to farm the land owned by
his parents in Davie CO, NC when they moved to Maryland and Virginia.
He became sole owner after their death. He later sold the property to
the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. circa 1950. During World War II he joined
the Army and served in France until the war ended. Parents: Leo Washington Stafford and Nancy Minerva Foster .

He was married to Florence Stacy Atkinson on Jan 5 1921. Children were: Florence Atkinson Stafford , Margaret Elizabeth Stafford.

June Jacqueline Stafford was born on May 20 1925 in Petersburg, Va. Parents: Thomas James Stafford and Elizabeth "Libby" H. Topinka.

She was married to Ralph Zink in 1944 in Petersburg, Va. Children were: Libby Zink.

Karen Stafford Parents: George Woody Stafford and Unknown Berkeley.

Laura Lee Stafford was born on Jun 15 1903 in Davie County, North Carolina. She died in 1997. She was buried in 1997 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Parents: Leo Washington Stafford and Nancy Minerva Foster .

She was married to Joseph Theodore Terrell on Sep 9 1923 in Maryland. Children were: Joseph Stafford Terrell, Laura Elizabeth Terrell.

Leo Washington Stafford was born on Aug 16 1860. He was buried in Feb 1941 in Davie County, North Carolina. He died on Feb 1 1941. BIOGRAPHY
Leo Wshington Stafford purchased 140 acres from his father-in
law on March 3, 1886 for $1500.00. This acreage was in the vicinity of
present day Baltimore Road, south of US 158, in the eastern section of
Davie County. Leo and Nancy farmed and raised at least eight children
on this land until they moved to Maryland circa 1910 and later, to
Petersburg, VA. This acreage remained in the Stafford Family until
early 1950 when it was sold by Joseph Stafford, one of Leo's sons, to
the R.J. Reynolds (RJR) Tobacco Co. The RJR Co. subsequently built a
tobacco warehouse facility on the property. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Booe.

He was married to Nancy Minerva Foster on Jan 20 1881 in Davie County, North Carolina. Children were: John Coleman Stafford, Mary "Mamie" Minerva Stafford, William "Will" Issac Stafford , Joseph Franklin Stafford, Luke A. Stafford, Walter Ernest Stafford, Thomas James Stafford, Laura Lee Stafford.

Libby Alavie Stafford was born on Sep 15 1938. Parents: Robert Coleman Stafford and Garnet Leigh Woody .

Louella (Lula) H. Stafford was born on Nov 21 1874. She was buried in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Ester Peeler.

She was married to John Henry Dingelhoef on Dec 26 1895 in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Luke A. Stafford was born on Nov 30 1892 in Davie County, North Carolina. He was buried in Mar 1923 in Davie County, North Carolina. He died on Mar 24 1923 in Petersburg, Va. Parents: Leo Washington Stafford and Nancy Minerva Foster.

Lydia Stafford was born on Sep 30 1840. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

Mabel Coleman Stafford was born in 1921. Parents: Walter Ernest Stafford and Georgia Sherwood James.

Margaret Elizabeth Stafford was born on Jul 17 1926. She was buried in Jan 1931 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. She died on Jan 30 1931. Parents: Joseph Franklin Stafford and Florence Stacy Atkinson .

Mark Elliot Stafford was born on Aug 8 1961 in Baltimore, Md. Parents: Robert Coleman Jr. Stafford and Antoinette Louise Elliott.

Mary "Mamie" Minerva Stafford was born on Dec 19 1883 in Davie County, North Carolina. She was buried in Apr 1960 in Davie County, North Carolina. She died on Apr 20 1960 in Petersburg, Va. Parents: Leo Washington Stafford and Nancy Minerva Foster .

Mary Emma Stafford was born on Jan 7 1885. Parents: William Beeson Stafford and Jennie Bell Griffith .

Mary Jane Stafford was born on May 7 1840. She died in 1842. She was buried in 1842 in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem , NC. Parents: Almaron J. Stafford and Sarah L. Tranthm.

Mary Louise Stafford was born on Aug 29 1909. She was buried in Oct 1916 in Petersburg, Virginia. She died on Oct 24 1989 in Petersburg, Virginia. Parents: John Coleman Stafford and Laura Woody.

Children were: Patrick Stafford Golden.

Mary Salome Stafford was born on Nov 26 1872. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Ester Peeler.

Nancy Virginia Stafford was born on Aug 6 1922. Parents: Walter Ernest Stafford and Georgia Sherwood James .

She was married to Velma Chesley Pate in 1941. Children were: Chesley Hobson Pate, Stephen Bryant Pate.

Oscar M Stafford was born on Jul 19 1863. He was buried in May 1864 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on May 24 1864. Parents: John Monroe Stafford and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Booe.

Phebe Emily Stafford was born on Jul 9 1834. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

She was married to James Webb on Aug 13 1853 in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Robert Coleman Stafford was born on Feb 1 1912 in unknown. He died in 1997 in Richmond, Virginia. He was buried in 1997 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Parents: John Coleman Stafford and Laura Woody.

Children were: Robert Coleman Jr. Stafford, Libby Alavie Stafford, Terry Stafford, Bonnie Stafford.

Robert Coleman Jr. Stafford was born on Dec 6 1936 in Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina. Parents: Robert Coleman Stafford and Garnet Leigh Woody.

He was married to Antoinette Louise Elliott on Dec 9 1961 in Parkville, North Carolina. Children were: Mark Elliot Stafford, John Coleman II Stafford, Brett Hunter Stafford .

Robertson A. Stafford was born on Jan 5 1777. He died on Jun 3 1854. Parents: John Stafford and Lydia Unknown.

Robin Stafford Parents: George Woody Stafford and Unknown Berkeley.

Sallie George Stafford was born on Dec 29 1891. She was buried in Jul 1943 in Forsyth County Winston-Salem, NC. She died on Jul 2 1943. Parents: William Beeson Stafford and Jennie Bell Griffith .

Samuel Stafford was born about 1782. He died after 1830. Parents: John Stafford and Lydia Unknown.

Samuel Hubert Stafford was born on Dec 11 1818. He was buried in Feb 1823 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He died on Feb 22 1823. Parents: James Stafford and Elizabeth Monroe.

Sarah Stafford was born in 1746 in Sussex County, Delaware. She died in Oct 1807. She was buried in Oct 1807 in Forsyth Co., Winston-Salem, NC. Parents: Unknown Stafford.

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