Stanford, Murrell K.

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• Reference Number: STAN.M016

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• Reference Number: STAN.H007
• _FGRAVE: 20648963

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Hugh David Stanford, second son of Austin W. and Rachel Stanford, was born south of Clay City, IL on August 23, 1874. He departed this life October 12, 1959 at the age of 85 years one month and 19 days. Almost all of his entire life was spent as a farmer in Clay and Wayne Counties.

In 1895 he was first married to Laura Jenkins, and to this union were born two children; Murrell Stanford of Sharon, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Spencer Schoonover of Louisville, IL. Laura died in 1902.

On January 14, 1906 he was united in marriage to Bertha Halterman, who survives. To this union were born eight children; Russell Stanford of Sunnyvale, CA, Orlie Stanford of Ashland, KY, Mrs. Eddie McHenry of Xenia, IL, Mrs. Donald Cooper of Cherry Valley, IL, Mrs. Harlan Purdum of Nanuet, NY, Mrs. Charles Plumb of Overland Park KS, Mrs. Lester Greer of Mt. Vernon, IL and Johnnie Hugh, who died at the age of 2 1/2 years.

He professed faith in Christ as a young man. In 1912 he and his wife were both baptized into the membership of Bloom Baptist Church, where he was an active member as long as his health permitted.

Besides his wife and nine children, he is survived by 31 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Hugh married Jenkins, Laura Ellen in 1895. Laura was born on 20 Oct 1878; died on 22 Mar 1902; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: JENK.L005
• _FGRAVE: 20648958

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• Reference Number: STAN.A001
• Military Service: American Civil War, Captain, Company A, 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Notes:

Austin W. Stanford was born in Tippecanoe County, IN and moved to Clay County, IL in 1850. He was united in marriage to Rachael Stanford November 28, 1865.

Four children were born of this union: Homer B., Hattie N,. Hugh D., and Sarah A Stanford.

His wife died May 9, 1879.

He then married Harriet R. Blackburn December 8, 1879. To this union six children were born: Ada R., Norman A., Brooksy E., Nora H., C. Lester, and Loyd E.





Austin was selected as one of the honor guards in charge of bringing President Lincoln's body back to Illinois for burial.


G.A.R.

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name STANFORD, AUSTIN W
Rank CPT Company A Unit 98 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 7 Hair DARK
Eyes BLACK Complexion DARK Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER
Nativity TIPPECANOE CO, IN

Service Record
Joined When DEC 20, 1864 Joined Where LOUISVILLE, KY
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In DEC 20, 1864 Muster In Where GRAVELLY SPRINGS, AL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 27, 1865
Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT HOSEA
Remarks N/A

Austin married ?, Rachel on 28 Nov 1865. Rachel was born on 5 Feb 1841; died on 9 May 1879; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.R046

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• Occupation: Reverend
• Reference Number: STAN.D016

David + Wickersham, Rebecca L.. Rebecca was born on 17 Mar 1820 in Kentucky; died on 5 Feb 1850 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WICK.R001