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Corporal Reed Ezekiel Sanford
1. Corporal Reed Ezekiel Sanford was born on 26 Aug 1844 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Jul 1927 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 15 Mar 1865, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; American Civil War (North) Regular Army Company K, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Regular Army. Honorably discharged March 17, 1868 at Fort D.A. Russell (Wyoming)
Notes:
Ezekiel served in the Civil War. 1870 living with his sister Ann Harris in Prattsburg,Steuben Co.,NY. In 1910 he was residing in Princeton,Minn.
Reed married Edith Burke about 1870. Edith (daughter of H.J. Burke) was born on 26 May 1851 in Italy, Yates County, New York; died on 4 Feb 1917 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Louella M. Sanford
was born on 4 Nov 1872; died on 9 Nov 1948 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. - 3. Esther L. Sanford
was born on 8 Feb 1874 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 23 Jul 1954 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. - 4. Clarence R. Sanford
was born on 21 Jul 1879 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 15 Jun 1950 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
Generation: 2
2. Louella M. Sanford
(1.Reed1) was born on 4 Nov 1872; died on 9 Nov 1948 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Louella married Mr. McCraig on 14 Feb 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Harold McCraig
was born on 25 Dec 1896. - 6. Gladys McCraig
was born on 27 Jun 1900.
- 5. Harold McCraig
3. Esther L. Sanford
(1.Reed1) was born on 8 Feb 1874 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 23 Jul 1954 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: William A. Ross. William was born on 7 Apr 1867 in Maine; died on 27 Dec 1930 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Clarence R. Sanford
(1.Reed1) was born on 21 Jul 1879 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 15 Jun 1950 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Clarence married Luella I. Cilley on 28 Nov 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Ruby I. Sanford
was born on 29 Dec 1903. - 8. Dorothy E. Sanford
was born on 26 Aug 1906. - 9. Ellis B. Sanford
was born on 13 Sep 1908 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
- 7. Ruby I. Sanford
Generation: 3
5. Harold McCraig
(2.Louella2, 1.Reed1) was born on 25 Dec 1896. 6. Gladys McCraig
(2.Louella2, 1.Reed1) was born on 27 Jun 1900. 7. Ruby I. Sanford
(4.Clarence2, 1.Reed1) was born on 29 Dec 1903. 8. Dorothy E. Sanford
(4.Clarence2, 1.Reed1) was born on 26 Aug 1906. 9. Ellis B. Sanford
(4.Clarence2, 1.Reed1) was born on 13 Sep 1908 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Wilma Peterson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Doctor Reed Ellis Sanford
was born on 23 May 1934 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 9 Apr 2009 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
- 10. Doctor Reed Ellis Sanford
Generation: 4
10.
Doctor Reed Ellis Sanford
(9.Ellis3, 4.Clarence2, 1.Reed1) was born on 23 May 1934 in Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota; died on 9 Apr 2009 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California; was buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Notes:
Dr. Reed Ellis Sanford, 74, passed away in Palm Springs, CA on April 9, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.
Reed was born May 23, 1934 in Princeton, MN to Ellis and Wilma (Petersen) Sanford. He graduated from PHS in 1952. He attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned his BS, Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and his Orthodontic Certification. He began his orthodontic practice in 1958 in Crookston, MN before moving to Fargo in 1960, where he practiced for 37 years, the last 20 with his partner Shelley Townsend, DDS.
Reed was very active in several dental groups, including the ND Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the ND Society of Orthodontists, the Midwest Society of Orthodontists, the American Society of Orthodontists, and the International College of Dentists. He was also a founding member of the ND Dental Foundation.
Reed enjoyed many activities, most notably fishing, hunting, skiing, tennis, golf, and cribbage. His favorite times were spent with family and friends at his lake cabin in Minnesota and his winter home in Palm Desert, CA. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, step-father, grandfather, and friend.
Reed is survived by his loving wife Perrie (Patterson) Sanford of Palm Desert, CA; three children from his marriage to Glenda (Carlson) Sanford: Kenneth (Darla) Sanford and Paul Sanford of Fargo, Sheryl (Mike) Van Scoy of Duluth, MN; step-children Bryce Patterson of Anza, CA and Channing Patterson of Costa Mesa, CA; grandchildren Rob, Sean, and Stephen Sanford, Hugh, Elise and William Van Scoy; and his brother Dr. David Sanford of Minneapolis.
A celebration of Reed's life will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 4-7 PM at the Fargo Country Club, 509 26th Ave S, Fargo, ND.
Interment: Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, MN.
Memorials may be sent to the North Dakota Dental Foundation, c/o Joe Cichy, PO Box 1332, Bismarck, ND 58502-1332.
The family wishes to thank all those who have offered prayers and support over the years.
