Benjamin Valentine Stafford

ID # 4814, (1856-1929)
BaptismBenjamin Valentine Stafford was baptized on 16 January 1856 at Blanchard Twp. 
MarriageHe married Gertrude Mary Foster, daughter of George Foster and Mary Ann McDonald.
A marriage registration for Gertrude and Benjamin has not been found. Gertrude's death registration makes clear that her parents were George Foster and Mary Ann McDonald. Information provided with the records of her children add to the confirmation.
 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1929 at Howick Twp., Huron Co., at age 73. 
BurialHe was buried on 11 July 1929 at Gorrie Public Cemetery, Gorrie, Ont.. 
NoteDeath reg. 018512-29 Howick Twp., Huron Co. Benjamin B. Stafford, married, 73 yrs., 5 mos., 23 dys. Born Blanchard Twp., January 16, 1856. Length of residence at place of death 70 years. In Ontario all his life. Parents, James Stafford, born Ireland, Sarah Ann Young, born Blanchard Twp. Informant Cleve Stafford, Wroxeter, son.

Benjamin's middle was V, not B as shown above. The 1901 census shows his middle name as Valentine. 

Children of Benjamin Valentine Stafford and Gertrude Mary Foster

Last Edited8 Apr 2017