Inscription
RAFFORD
Pioneer Settlers Tnshp G Range 2 Aroostook River Valley
John Rafford
Born 1790 New Brunswick Canada
Died Feb. 5, 1888 Age 98 yrs 15 dys
Olive Beckwith Rafford
Born 1808 Nova Scotia Canada
Died 1859 Maysville, Maine
27 Sep 1827 John Rafford rallied with neighbors and muskets against British Constable McNeil's armed force, recovered Joseph Arnold's cow, and escorted the British from Maine Territory. The 1842 Webster-Ashburton Treaty ended the Aroosook War.
On the back:
Rafford Sons
Served in Union Army
1862 - 1865
Ezekiel Maine 7th Rgt
Josiah B. Maine 1st Rgt
John Osbert Maine 20th Rgt
Died Sept 17, 1862 Btl of Antietam
James C. Maine 16th Rgt
Gravesite Details
This headstone was purchased by Kenneth Lee Hayden, great great grandson of John Rafford, in May 2010. The headstone was installed and dedicated on Aug. 14, 2010, with many Rafford cousins attending, as well as Fort Fairfield VFW and American Legion
Family Members
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