Sarah Stafford1

F, b. 18 April 1669
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Stafford was born on 18 April 1669 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
FatherSamuel Stafford1 b. 1636, d. 20 Mar 1718
MotherMercy Westcott1 b. abt 1633, d. 25 Mar 1700
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Stafford1

F, b. 18 April 1671
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Sarah Stafford married John Scranton.1 
Birth*Sarah Stafford was born on 18 April 1671 in Newport, Newport Co., RI.1,2 
FatherSamuel Stafford1 b. 1636, d. 20 Mar 1718
MotherMercy Westcott1 b. abt 1633, d. 25 Mar 1700
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Scranton

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 419.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Scranton1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*John Scranton married Sarah Stafford, daughter of Samuel Stafford and Mercy Westcott.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 7th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Sarah Stafford b. 18 Apr 1671

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Samuel Stafford1

M, b. 19 November 1673
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Samuel Stafford was born on 19 November 1673 in Newport, Newport Co., RI.1 
FatherSamuel Stafford1 b. 1636, d. 20 Mar 1718
MotherMercy Westcott1 b. abt 1633, d. 25 Mar 1700
Kinship*Relationship: 7th great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Stafford1

M, b. 1605, d. 4 November 1677
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Thomas Stafford is buried in Old Stafford Cemetery, Conabicut Pt., Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Birth*He was born in 1605 in Warwickshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth in 1633.1 
Death*Thomas Stafford died on 4 November 1677 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandfather. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Elizabeth b. 1614, d. 1677
Children

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 386.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 388.
Last Edited4 Nov 2018

Elizabeth1

F, b. 1614, d. 1677
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth was born in 1614.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Stafford in 1633.1 
Death*Elizabeth died in 1677 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 9th great-grandmother. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family

Thomas Stafford b. 1605, d. 4 Nov 1677
Children

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 386.
  3. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 388.
Last Edited4 Nov 2018

Joseph Stafford1

M, b. 21 March 1648, d. 5 January 1727
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Joseph Stafford was born on 21 March 1648 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Holden, daughter of Randall Holden and Frances Dungan, in 1680 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Death*Joseph Stafford died on 5 January 1727 at age 78.1 
FatherThomas Stafford1 b. 1605, d. 4 Nov 1677
MotherElizabeth1 b. 1614, d. 1677
Kinship*Relationship: 8th great-granduncle. 

Family

Sarah Holden b. Feb 1658, d. 28 Jun 1731
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Holden1

F, b. February 1658, d. 28 June 1731
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Sarah Holden was born in February 1658 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Stafford, son of Thomas Stafford and Elizabeth, in 1680 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Death*Sarah Holden died on 28 June 1731 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI, at age 73.1 
FatherRandall Holden2 b. 1612, d. 23 Aug 1692
MotherFrances Dungan2 b. abt 1630, d. 1697
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 8th great-granduncle. 

Family

Joseph Stafford b. 21 Mar 1648, d. 5 Jan 1727
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
  2. [S482] Austin, Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, p. 386.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Capt. John Stafford1

M, b. 1682, d. 1753
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Capt. John Stafford married Elizabeth Greene.1 
Marriage*Capt. John Stafford married Marbury Place.1 
Birth*Capt. John Stafford was born in 1682 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Death*He died in 1753.1 
FatherJoseph Stafford1 b. 21 Mar 1648, d. 5 Jan 1727
MotherSarah Holden1 b. Feb 1658, d. 28 Jun 1731
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family 1

Elizabeth Greene

Family 2

Marbury Place b. 5 May 1695, d. 1725
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Greene1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Elizabeth Greene married Capt. John Stafford, son of Joseph Stafford and Sarah Holden.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Capt. John Stafford b. 1682, d. 1753

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Marbury Place1

F, b. 5 May 1695, d. 1725
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Marbury Place married Capt. John Stafford, son of Joseph Stafford and Sarah Holden.1 
Birth*Marbury Place was born on 5 May 1695 in North Kingston, Washington Co., RI.1 
Death*She died in 1725.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1st cousin, 9R. 

Family

Capt. John Stafford b. 1682, d. 1753
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Stafford1

M, b. 11 May 1722, d. 1799
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 8 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Thomas Stafford is buried in Stafford Cemetery, Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Birth*He was born on 11 May 1722 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Marriage*He married Mercy Cleaveland on 25 November 1743 in Exeter, Washington Co., RI.1 
Death*Thomas Stafford died in 1799 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY.1 
FatherCapt. John Stafford1 b. 1682, d. 1753
MotherMarbury Place1 b. 5 May 1695, d. 1725
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Mercy Cleaveland b. 25 Jun 1725
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mercy Cleaveland1

F, b. 25 June 1725
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mercy Cleaveland was born on 25 June 1725 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Stafford, son of Capt. John Stafford and Marbury Place, on 25 November 1743 in Exeter, Washington Co., RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd cousin, 8R. 

Family

Thomas Stafford b. 11 May 1722, d. 1799
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Palmer Stafford1

M, b. 13 January 1747, d. 1818
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 7 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Palmer Stafford was born on 13 January 1747 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Browning on 23 November 1763 in Exeter, Washington Co., RI.1 
Death*Palmer Stafford died in 1818.1 
FatherThomas Stafford1 b. 11 May 1722, d. 1799
MotherMercy Cleaveland1 b. 25 Jun 1725
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Ruth Browning b. 1747
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ruth Browning1

F, b. 1747
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Ruth Browning was born in 1747.1 
Marriage*She married Palmer Stafford, son of Thomas Stafford and Mercy Cleaveland, on 23 November 1763 in Exeter, Washington Co., RI.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd cousin, 7R. 

Family

Palmer Stafford b. 13 Jan 1747, d. 1818
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benjamin Stafford1

M, b. 1787, d. 25 December 1850
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th cousin 6 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Benjamin Stafford is buried in Stafford Cemetery, Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet B. Dominy.1 
Marriage*Benjamin Stafford married Sally Thew.1 
Birth*Benjamin Stafford was born in 1787.1 
Marriage*He married Deborah Dominy on 15 August 1827 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Death*Benjamin Stafford died on 25 December 1850 in Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY.1 
FatherPalmer Stafford1 b. 13 Jan 1747, d. 1818
MotherRuth Browning1 b. 1747
Kinship*Relationship: 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family 1

Harriet B. Dominy

Family 2

Sally Thew b. 5 Apr 1794, d. 3 Jan 1825
Child

Family 3

Deborah Dominy

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Harriet B. Dominy1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Harriet B. Dominy married Benjamin Stafford, son of Palmer Stafford and Ruth Browning.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Benjamin Stafford b. 1787, d. 25 Dec 1850

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Deborah Dominy1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Deborah Dominy married Benjamin Stafford, son of Palmer Stafford and Ruth Browning, on 15 August 1827 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Benjamin Stafford b. 1787, d. 25 Dec 1850

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sally Thew1

F, b. 5 April 1794, d. 3 January 1825
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Sally Thew is buried in Stafford Cemetery, Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Stafford, son of Palmer Stafford and Ruth Browning.1 
Birth*Sally Thew was born on 5 April 1794.1 
Death*She died on 3 January 1825 in Beekmantown, Clinton Co., NY, at age 30.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th cousin, 6R. 

Family

Benjamin Stafford b. 1787, d. 25 Dec 1850
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Garrett T. Stafford1

M, b. 1818, d. 4 May 1888
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship5th cousin 5 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Garrett T. Stafford is buried in East Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Birth*He was born in 1818 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy J. White on 27 April 1843 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Death*Garrett T. Stafford died on 4 May 1888 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
FatherBenjamin Stafford1 b. 1787, d. 25 Dec 1850
MotherSally Thew1 b. 5 Apr 1794, d. 3 Jan 1825
Kinship*Relationship: 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Nancy J. White b. 24 Apr 1819, d. 16 Jul 1904
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Nancy J. White1

F, b. 24 April 1819, d. 16 July 1904
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Nancy J. White was born on 24 April 1819 in Euclid Township, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*She married Garrett T. Stafford, son of Benjamin Stafford and Sally Thew, on 27 April 1843 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Death*Nancy J. White died on 16 July 1904 in Clyde, Sandusky Co., OH, at age 85.1 
Burial*She was buried on 19 July 1904 in East Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 5th cousin, 5R. 

Family

Garrett T. Stafford b. 1818, d. 4 May 1888
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benjamin Franklin Stafford1

M, b. 24 May 1849, d. 22 February 1924
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship6th cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benjamin Franklin Stafford was born on 24 May 1849 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*He married Kate Thomas on 18 December 1873 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Death*Benjamin Franklin Stafford died on 22 February 1924 in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 74.1 
Burial*He was buried on 23 February 1924 in East Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
FatherGarrett T. Stafford1 b. 1818, d. 4 May 1888
MotherNancy J. White1 b. 24 Apr 1819, d. 16 Jul 1904
Kinship*Relationship: 6th cousin, 4R. 

Family

Kate Thomas b. 22 Aug 1852, d. 18 Oct 1940
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Kate Thomas1

F, b. 22 August 1852, d. 18 October 1940
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Kate Thomas was born on 22 August 1852 in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Franklin Stafford, son of Garrett T. Stafford and Nancy J. White, on 18 December 1873 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Death*Kate Thomas died on 18 October 1940 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried on 21 October 1940 in Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 6th cousin, 4R. 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Stafford b. 24 May 1849, d. 22 Feb 1924
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr.1

M, b. 5 October 1874, d. 29 August 1952
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship7th cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. was born on 5 October 1874 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*He married Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams on 26 June 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. married Clara B. Donaldson on 6 April 1929 in Plymouth Congregational Church, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN.1 
Death*Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. died on 29 August 1952 in Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried on 1 September 1952 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN.1 
FatherBenjamin Franklin Stafford1 b. 24 May 1849, d. 22 Feb 1924
MotherKate Thomas1 b. 22 Aug 1852, d. 18 Oct 1940
Kinship*Relationship: 7th cousin, 3R. 

Family 1

Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 16 Nov 1964
Child

Family 2

Clara B. Donaldson

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams1

F, b. 9 February 1880, d. 16 November 1964
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams was born on 9 February 1880 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr., son of Benjamin Franklin Stafford and Kate Thomas, on 26 June 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Death*Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams died on 16 November 1964 in Hudson, Summit Co., OH, at age 84.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th cousin, 3R. 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. b. 5 Oct 1874, d. 29 Aug 1952
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Clara B. Donaldson1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Clara B. Donaldson married Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr., son of Benjamin Franklin Stafford and Kate Thomas, on 6 April 1929 in Plymouth Congregational Church, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 7th cousin, 3R. 

Family

Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. b. 5 Oct 1874, d. 29 Aug 1952

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Kenneth Elliot Stafford1

M, b. 13 April 1901, d. 20 May 1968
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship8th cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Kenneth Elliot Stafford was born on 13 April 1901 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*He married Leah Mariam Shremp on 24 December 1920 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.1 
Marriage*Kenneth Elliot Stafford married Elma Audrey (Donna) Callahan on 5 June 1923 in North Hill M.E., Akron, Summit Co., OH.1 
Death*Kenneth Elliot Stafford died on 20 May 1968 in Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 67.1 
Burial*He was buried on 24 May 1968 in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
FatherBenjamin Franklin Stafford Jr.1 b. 5 Oct 1874, d. 29 Aug 1952
MotherNellie Agnes (Helen) Williams1 b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 16 Nov 1964
Kinship*Relationship: 8th cousin, 2R. 

Family 1

Leah Mariam Shremp

Family 2

Elma Audrey (Donna) Callahan b. 17 Nov 1902, d. 20 Aug 1966
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elma Audrey (Donna) Callahan1

F, b. 17 November 1902, d. 20 August 1966
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Elma Audrey (Donna) Callahan was born on 17 November 1902 in Jackson Township, Guernsey Co., OH.1 
Marriage*She married Kenneth Elliot Stafford, son of Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. and Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams, on 5 June 1923 in North Hill M.E., Akron, Summit Co., OH.1 
Death*Elma Audrey (Donna) Callahan died on 20 August 1966 in Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 63.1 
Burial*She was buried on 23 August 1966 in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 8th cousin, 2R. 

Family

Kenneth Elliot Stafford b. 13 Apr 1901, d. 20 May 1968
Child

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Leah Mariam Shremp1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Leah Mariam Shremp married Kenneth Elliot Stafford, son of Benjamin Franklin Stafford Jr. and Nellie Agnes (Helen) Williams, on 24 December 1920 in Akron, Summit Co., OH.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 8th cousin, 2R. 

Family

Kenneth Elliot Stafford b. 13 Apr 1901, d. 20 May 1968

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Kenneth Elliot Stafford Jr.1

M, b. 24 January 1931
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship9th cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Kenneth Elliot Stafford Jr. was born on 24 January 1931 in Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
Marriage*He married Patricia Ann Martynowski on 13 June 1953 in OLGC, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.1 
FatherKenneth Elliot Stafford1 b. 13 Apr 1901, d. 20 May 1968
MotherElma Audrey (Donna) Callahan1 b. 17 Nov 1902, d. 20 Aug 1966
Kinship*Relationship: ninth cousin, 1R. 

Family

Patricia Ann Martynowski b. 25 Nov 1931

Citations

  1. [S478] Kenneth E. Stafford, Jr.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014