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Sherman Americus Sanford
1. Sherman Americus Sanford was born on 8 Mar 1878 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 22 Aug 1940 in Portage, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Westview Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Sherman married Margaret Ann Pike on 25 Dec 1899 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Margaret (daughter of John Austin Pike and Helen E. Johnstone) was born on 4 Jan 1885 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 17 Jan 1961 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Westview Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Ward Howard Sanford
was born on 7 Oct 1900 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Dec 1976 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. - 3. Alice Maude Sanford
was born on 7 Jan 1904 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. - 4. Clarence Wayne Sanford
was born on 16 Aug 1907 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. - 5. Adrain Cornelius Sanford
was born on 19 Sep 1908 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. - 6. Paul Dana Sanford
was born on 22 Jun 1911 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. - 7. Leon Sherman Sanford
was born on 20 Jun 1916 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 Sep 2002 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Hunts Hollow Cemetery, Portage, Livingston County, New York.
- 2. Ward Howard Sanford
Generation: 2
2. Ward Howard Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 7 Oct 1900 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Dec 1976 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Ward was a Butcher/Grocer by occupation.
Ward married Laura E. GeorgeNunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Ward Howard Sanford, Jr.
was born about 1923 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 Nov 2004 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
Ward married Fannie RuffoNunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 8. Ward Howard Sanford, Jr.
3. Alice Maude Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 7 Jan 1904 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
1992, resided in Plant City,FL.
Alice married Irvin DeGroff about 1922 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Clarence Wayne Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 16 Aug 1907 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
1992, resided in Dalton,NY
Clarence married Mildred HopkinsNunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Adrain Cornelius Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 19 Sep 1908 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Auto Salesman by occupation, residing in Nunda as of 1992.
Adrain married Elizabeth TowneNunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Paul Dana Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 22 Jun 1911 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
1992, resided in Carlsbad,CA
Paul married Jane Allen on 23 Apr 1938 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Jane (daughter of David Allen and Mary Jane McCann) was born on 19 Aug 1914 in Condorrat, North Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 11 Feb 1972 in Habor City, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Paul married Harriett Ardelia Hager on 11 Aug 1973 in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Leon Sherman Sanford
(1.Sherman1) was born on 20 Jun 1916 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 Sep 2002 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Hunts Hollow Cemetery, Portage, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Leon S. Sanford, 86, died Friday (Sept. 13, 2002).
Born June 20, 1916, he was a son of Sherman and Margaret (Pike)
Sanford.
He was the owner/operator of L & L Sanford Store in Dalton, a member
and past Chief of the Nunda Fire Department, a member of the W.N.Y.
Volunteer Fireman's Association, as well as a member of the Nunda Rod
& Gun Club.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena; two daughters, Jean S.
(James) Guy of Dansville and Sharon (Frank) Gilbert of Dansville; a
son, Leon D. "Billy" Sanford of Nunda; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca
Sanford of Dalton; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a
great-great grandson; three brothers, Clarence Sanford of Nunda,
Adrian (Elizabeth) Sanford of Nunda and Paul Sanford of Carlsbad
Cavern, Calif.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Tuesday at the Mann Funeral Home in Nunda from 2-4
p.m. and 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11
a.m. Interment will be in Hunt Hollow Cemetery, Town of Portage.
Memorial donations may be made in Leon's memory to the Nunda Fire
Department.Leon married Lena Irene Walsworth in Dec 1936 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Lena was born on 14 Nov 1916 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 14 Feb 2010 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Hunts Hollow Cemetery, Portage, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
8. Ward Howard Sanford, Jr.
(2.Ward2, 1.Sherman1) was born about 1923 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; died on 13 Nov 2004 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
NUNDA - Ward Sanford, Jr., age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at
Noyes Memorial Hospital. Born in Mt. Morris, the son of the late Ward
and Laura Sanford, Sr., he was a lifelong area resident. Ward was
employed by Cipriano Bros. Construction as a truck driver, until his
retirement. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He was a member of the
Nunda American Legion Post and VFW Post. He was also a 50+ year member
of the Nunda Fire Department. He married the former JoAn Walker, and
together they raised five children.
Ward was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Peg Underwood and
Bette France; and in 2001 by his son, Larry.
In addition to his wife of 47 years, JoAn, Ward is survived by two
daughters; Jerilyn (Bruce) Clark of Varysburg, and Linda MacArthur of
East Rochester; two sons, Lon (Holly) of Macedon, and Randy of
Rochester; four brothers, John of Calif., Sherman and Adrian of Nunda,
and Dale of Dalton; one sister, Roberta Richardson of Castile; two
aunts, Elizabeth and Lena Sanford; and one uncle, Paul Sanford; seven
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and
numerous friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday (Nov. 16) from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. at the Mann Funeral Home, 44 State St., Nunda, where a funeral
service will be held Wednesday (Nov. 17) at 11 a.m., with the Rev.
Paul Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Hill Cemetery,
Portage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nunda Ambulance Company.Family/Spouse: JoAnn Walker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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