Bluffton Evening News
Thursday, March 28, 1929
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NELSON STAFFORD DIES AT 3 P. M.
Had Been In Milling Business All His Life--Was Councilman.
Nelson E. Stafford, 78, since 1875 a Wells county miller, died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on
East Market street. Death was due to heart and kidney disease.
He had been seriouly ill the last two weeks, but had seemed to be much better today. He had been bedfast, but this afternoon asked his wife to help him get into a chair. It was while he was sitting in thechair and talking to Mrs. Stafford that he was suddenly siezed by the
fatal attack, which caused him to fall forward.
The widow, who was formerly Eliza Jane Eversole, and to whom he was married at Murray, June 7, 1879,and two sons, Roy, of Bluffton, and Frank of Fort Wayne, survive. A
daughter, Grace Brickley, is deceased, her demise having occurred May 17, 1909. A sister, Ellen Seifret, lives at Reading, Pa.
Mr. Stafford was a member of a family of thirteen children.
Mr. Stafford was born in Berks County, Pa, coming to Wells county in 1875, and engaging in the milling business at Murray at that time. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Bluffton, since which time his place of business has been the large mill on the bank of the Wabash river, North
Main street. One of his sons Roy, has for a number of years been associated with him as a business partner.
Mr. Stafford was a member of the Lutheran church. While living in this community he attended the First Methodist church.
He was formerly a member of the city council and was in an early day trustee of Lancaster township.
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Biographical Memoirs of Wells County, Indiana
1903
B. F. Bowen Publishers
Logansport, Ind.
WC 920 Bi
NELSON E. STAFFORD
Prominent among the enterprising men of Wells county is Nelson E. Stafford, who at this time is identified with one of the leading industrial interests of the city of Bluffton. The Stafford family had its origin in Ireland and was first represented in the United States by the subject's grandfather, who crossed the ocean many
years ago and settled in Pennsylvania. There he married and reared a family and it was in that state that his death also occurred. John Stafford, father of Nelson E., was born in Pennsylvania and at the early ageof four years was left to make his own way in the world. He chose
agriculture for his life work and by industry and thrift succeeded in purchasing a farm, in addition to the cultivation of which he also earned considerable money as a plasterer. When a young man he married Miss Lydia Eschleman, who bore him a large family of fifteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, five living at the present time.
John Stafford provided well for those dependent upon him and assisted his children by every means within his power. He began life a poor orphan boy, but in time became quite well-to-do, having accumulated a competency of sufficient magnitude to place his family in comfortable circumstances.
Nelson E. Stafford, of this review, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the 25th of March, 1851. His early life included the usual experiences of country lads, and he grew to young manhood impressed with the idea that in this world no excellence is to be achieved without great labor. The farm is no place for an idler, as young Stafford early learned by practical experience. He assisted his father and older brothers with the work in the fields and of winter seasons attended the public schools, where he acquired sufficient education to enable him to pass the required examination and procure a teacher's license. After teaching three terms in his native county he decided to abandon educational work and turn his attention to a vocation more in harmony with his tastes and inclinations.
In April, 1873, Mr. Stafford came to Indiana and entered a mill at Richmond with the object in view of learning how to manufacture flour. After remaining in that city three years and becoming proficient at his trade, he changed his location to Wells county, arriving here in August, 1875. From that time until 1880 he operated the flouring milll at
Murray and did a fairly remunerative business, but the latter year purchased an interest in the Quaker City mills, which he retained for about one year. Disposing of his share in the above enterprise, Mr. Stafford, in the fall of 1882 returned to Wells county and bought the Murray mill, which he had formerly operated, and ran the same until July, 1902, when he became associated with David Eichhorn and G. A. Harnish in the manufacture of flour at Bluffton. Purchasing the old river mill in this city, they rebuilt and completely remodeled the structure, supplying it with the latest improved machinery, making it one of the best and most successful enterprises of the kind in this part of the state. Mr. Stafford has thoroughly mastered the art of making flour, as
the superior brands which he now turns out abundantly attest. He gives personal attention to every detail of the business and in order to meet the constantly increasing demand for his product both at home and elsewhere the mill is kept running at its full capacity. He has
spared no pains to add to his efficiency as a miller, keeping in close touch with the latest improvements in the trade.
Politically Mr. Stafford is a decided Democrat and for many years has been prominent in the councils of his party at the different places of his residence. In 1894 he was elected trustee of Lancaster township, which office he held for a period of five and a half years, proving a safe, conservative and in every respect a most judicious and satisfactory public servant. While using his best endeavors to keep the levy at the lowest point conducive to the public good, he nevertheless did much for the township in the way of improving the highways, erecting school buildings and looking after other important interests. During his incumbency about eight miles of free turnpike road were constructed, a fine graded four-room school building was erected at Murray and a structure containing two rooms built in the village of Craigville. Always interested in the cause of education, he did much to advance the standard within his jurisdiction, and as long as the held the office of trustee none but teachers of scholarship and well recognized professional ability were employed in the schools of Lancaster township. Mr. Stafford is a man of progressive ideas and stands for enterprise and improvement in all the terms imply. He discharges the duties of citizenship as becomes an intelligent, broad minded, loyal American and loses sight of self if by so doing he can in any legitimage way subserve the public good. Every object calculated to improve the material, social and intellectual condition of the community is sure to find in him not only a zealous advocate but a liberal patron, and to the extent of his ability he has ever been a promoter of the general welfare of this city and county. Mrs. Stafford has many friends and occupies a conspicuouc place in the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had business or social relations. He is an excellent neighbor, earnest in his efforts to make life pleasant to those with whom he mingles and stands deservedly high in the list of Bluffton's reprsentative men.
On the 7th day of June, 1879, Mr. Stafford was happily married to Miss Louisa J. Eversole, daughter of Jacob Eversole, of Wells county, a union blessed with three children, namely; Frank, born June 7, 1879, was educated at the Northern Indiana Normal University at Valparaiso and the Marion Normal School at Marion, this state, has been one of the county's successful teachers, and is now with the firm of Stafford, Eichhorn & Co.; Grace, whose birth occurred on the 7th of May, 1880, and who is now the wife of Samuel Brickley, was educated in the home schools and at the Normal College at Angola; Roy, born September 8, 1881, is a miller by trade, working also for his father in the city of Bluffton. Fraternally Mr. Stafford belongs to the Pythian brotherhood and religiously believes in the plain, simple teachings of the Christian church which takes the Bible alone for its creed and standard faith and practice. He has held the dual office of clerk and treasurer of the congregation worshipping in Murray, his wife being a communicant of the same body.
Thursday, March 28, 1929
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cont on page 3, column 3
NELSON STAFFORD DIES AT 3 P. M.
Had Been In Milling Business All His Life--Was Councilman.
Nelson E. Stafford, 78, since 1875 a Wells county miller, died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on
East Market street. Death was due to heart and kidney disease.
He had been seriouly ill the last two weeks, but had seemed to be much better today. He had been bedfast, but this afternoon asked his wife to help him get into a chair. It was while he was sitting in thechair and talking to Mrs. Stafford that he was suddenly siezed by the
fatal attack, which caused him to fall forward.
The widow, who was formerly Eliza Jane Eversole, and to whom he was married at Murray, June 7, 1879,and two sons, Roy, of Bluffton, and Frank of Fort Wayne, survive. A
daughter, Grace Brickley, is deceased, her demise having occurred May 17, 1909. A sister, Ellen Seifret, lives at Reading, Pa.
Mr. Stafford was a member of a family of thirteen children.
Mr. Stafford was born in Berks County, Pa, coming to Wells county in 1875, and engaging in the milling business at Murray at that time. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Bluffton, since which time his place of business has been the large mill on the bank of the Wabash river, North
Main street. One of his sons Roy, has for a number of years been associated with him as a business partner.
Mr. Stafford was a member of the Lutheran church. While living in this community he attended the First Methodist church.
He was formerly a member of the city council and was in an early day trustee of Lancaster township.
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Biographical Memoirs of Wells County, Indiana
1903
B. F. Bowen Publishers
Logansport, Ind.
WC 920 Bi
NELSON E. STAFFORD
Prominent among the enterprising men of Wells county is Nelson E. Stafford, who at this time is identified with one of the leading industrial interests of the city of Bluffton. The Stafford family had its origin in Ireland and was first represented in the United States by the subject's grandfather, who crossed the ocean many
years ago and settled in Pennsylvania. There he married and reared a family and it was in that state that his death also occurred. John Stafford, father of Nelson E., was born in Pennsylvania and at the early ageof four years was left to make his own way in the world. He chose
agriculture for his life work and by industry and thrift succeeded in purchasing a farm, in addition to the cultivation of which he also earned considerable money as a plasterer. When a young man he married Miss Lydia Eschleman, who bore him a large family of fifteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, five living at the present time.
John Stafford provided well for those dependent upon him and assisted his children by every means within his power. He began life a poor orphan boy, but in time became quite well-to-do, having accumulated a competency of sufficient magnitude to place his family in comfortable circumstances.
Nelson E. Stafford, of this review, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the 25th of March, 1851. His early life included the usual experiences of country lads, and he grew to young manhood impressed with the idea that in this world no excellence is to be achieved without great labor. The farm is no place for an idler, as young Stafford early learned by practical experience. He assisted his father and older brothers with the work in the fields and of winter seasons attended the public schools, where he acquired sufficient education to enable him to pass the required examination and procure a teacher's license. After teaching three terms in his native county he decided to abandon educational work and turn his attention to a vocation more in harmony with his tastes and inclinations.
In April, 1873, Mr. Stafford came to Indiana and entered a mill at Richmond with the object in view of learning how to manufacture flour. After remaining in that city three years and becoming proficient at his trade, he changed his location to Wells county, arriving here in August, 1875. From that time until 1880 he operated the flouring milll at
Murray and did a fairly remunerative business, but the latter year purchased an interest in the Quaker City mills, which he retained for about one year. Disposing of his share in the above enterprise, Mr. Stafford, in the fall of 1882 returned to Wells county and bought the Murray mill, which he had formerly operated, and ran the same until July, 1902, when he became associated with David Eichhorn and G. A. Harnish in the manufacture of flour at Bluffton. Purchasing the old river mill in this city, they rebuilt and completely remodeled the structure, supplying it with the latest improved machinery, making it one of the best and most successful enterprises of the kind in this part of the state. Mr. Stafford has thoroughly mastered the art of making flour, as
the superior brands which he now turns out abundantly attest. He gives personal attention to every detail of the business and in order to meet the constantly increasing demand for his product both at home and elsewhere the mill is kept running at its full capacity. He has
spared no pains to add to his efficiency as a miller, keeping in close touch with the latest improvements in the trade.
Politically Mr. Stafford is a decided Democrat and for many years has been prominent in the councils of his party at the different places of his residence. In 1894 he was elected trustee of Lancaster township, which office he held for a period of five and a half years, proving a safe, conservative and in every respect a most judicious and satisfactory public servant. While using his best endeavors to keep the levy at the lowest point conducive to the public good, he nevertheless did much for the township in the way of improving the highways, erecting school buildings and looking after other important interests. During his incumbency about eight miles of free turnpike road were constructed, a fine graded four-room school building was erected at Murray and a structure containing two rooms built in the village of Craigville. Always interested in the cause of education, he did much to advance the standard within his jurisdiction, and as long as the held the office of trustee none but teachers of scholarship and well recognized professional ability were employed in the schools of Lancaster township. Mr. Stafford is a man of progressive ideas and stands for enterprise and improvement in all the terms imply. He discharges the duties of citizenship as becomes an intelligent, broad minded, loyal American and loses sight of self if by so doing he can in any legitimage way subserve the public good. Every object calculated to improve the material, social and intellectual condition of the community is sure to find in him not only a zealous advocate but a liberal patron, and to the extent of his ability he has ever been a promoter of the general welfare of this city and county. Mrs. Stafford has many friends and occupies a conspicuouc place in the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had business or social relations. He is an excellent neighbor, earnest in his efforts to make life pleasant to those with whom he mingles and stands deservedly high in the list of Bluffton's reprsentative men.
On the 7th day of June, 1879, Mr. Stafford was happily married to Miss Louisa J. Eversole, daughter of Jacob Eversole, of Wells county, a union blessed with three children, namely; Frank, born June 7, 1879, was educated at the Northern Indiana Normal University at Valparaiso and the Marion Normal School at Marion, this state, has been one of the county's successful teachers, and is now with the firm of Stafford, Eichhorn & Co.; Grace, whose birth occurred on the 7th of May, 1880, and who is now the wife of Samuel Brickley, was educated in the home schools and at the Normal College at Angola; Roy, born September 8, 1881, is a miller by trade, working also for his father in the city of Bluffton. Fraternally Mr. Stafford belongs to the Pythian brotherhood and religiously believes in the plain, simple teachings of the Christian church which takes the Bible alone for its creed and standard faith and practice. He has held the dual office of clerk and treasurer of the congregation worshipping in Murray, his wife being a communicant of the same body.
Bluffton Evening News
Thursday, March 28, 1929
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cont on page 3, column 3
NELSON STAFFORD DIES AT 3 P. M.
Had Been In Milling Business All His Life--Was Councilman.
Nelson E. Stafford, 78, since 1875 a Wells county miller, died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on
East Market street. Death was due to heart and kidney disease.
He had been seriouly ill the last two weeks, but had seemed to be much better today. He had been bedfast, but this afternoon asked his wife to help him get into a chair. It was while he was sitting in thechair and talking to Mrs. Stafford that he was suddenly siezed by the
fatal attack, which caused him to fall forward.
The widow, who was formerly Eliza Jane Eversole, and to whom he was married at Murray, June 7, 1879,and two sons, Roy, of Bluffton, and Frank of Fort Wayne, survive. A
daughter, Grace Brickley, is deceased, her demise having occurred May 17, 1909. A sister, Ellen Seifret, lives at Reading, Pa.
Mr. Stafford was a member of a family of thirteen children.
Mr. Stafford was born in Berks County, Pa, coming to Wells county in 1875, and engaging in the milling business at Murray at that time. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Bluffton, since which time his place of business has been the large mill on the bank of the Wabash river, North
Main street. One of his sons Roy, has for a number of years been associated with him as a business partner.
Mr. Stafford was a member of the Lutheran church. While living in this community he attended the First Methodist church.
He was formerly a member of the city council and was in an early day trustee of Lancaster township.
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Biographical Memoirs of Wells County, Indiana
1903
B. F. Bowen Publishers
Logansport, Ind.
WC 920 Bi
NELSON E. STAFFORD
Prominent among the enterprising men of Wells county is Nelson E. Stafford, who at this time is identified with one of the leading industrial interests of the city of Bluffton. The Stafford family had its origin in Ireland and was first represented in the United States by the subject's grandfather, who crossed the ocean many
years ago and settled in Pennsylvania. There he married and reared a family and it was in that state that his death also occurred. John Stafford, father of Nelson E., was born in Pennsylvania and at the early ageof four years was left to make his own way in the world. He chose
agriculture for his life work and by industry and thrift succeeded in purchasing a farm, in addition to the cultivation of which he also earned considerable money as a plasterer. When a young man he married Miss Lydia Eschleman, who bore him a large family of fifteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, five living at the present time.
John Stafford provided well for those dependent upon him and assisted his children by every means within his power. He began life a poor orphan boy, but in time became quite well-to-do, having accumulated a competency of sufficient magnitude to place his family in comfortable circumstances.
Nelson E. Stafford, of this review, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the 25th of March, 1851. His early life included the usual experiences of country lads, and he grew to young manhood impressed with the idea that in this world no excellence is to be achieved without great labor. The farm is no place for an idler, as young Stafford early learned by practical experience. He assisted his father and older brothers with the work in the fields and of winter seasons attended the public schools, where he acquired sufficient education to enable him to pass the required examination and procure a teacher's license. After teaching three terms in his native county he decided to abandon educational work and turn his attention to a vocation more in harmony with his tastes and inclinations.
In April, 1873, Mr. Stafford came to Indiana and entered a mill at Richmond with the object in view of learning how to manufacture flour. After remaining in that city three years and becoming proficient at his trade, he changed his location to Wells county, arriving here in August, 1875. From that time until 1880 he operated the flouring milll at
Murray and did a fairly remunerative business, but the latter year purchased an interest in the Quaker City mills, which he retained for about one year. Disposing of his share in the above enterprise, Mr. Stafford, in the fall of 1882 returned to Wells county and bought the Murray mill, which he had formerly operated, and ran the same until July, 1902, when he became associated with David Eichhorn and G. A. Harnish in the manufacture of flour at Bluffton. Purchasing the old river mill in this city, they rebuilt and completely remodeled the structure, supplying it with the latest improved machinery, making it one of the best and most successful enterprises of the kind in this part of the state. Mr. Stafford has thoroughly mastered the art of making flour, as
the superior brands which he now turns out abundantly attest. He gives personal attention to every detail of the business and in order to meet the constantly increasing demand for his product both at home and elsewhere the mill is kept running at its full capacity. He has
spared no pains to add to his efficiency as a miller, keeping in close touch with the latest improvements in the trade.
Politically Mr. Stafford is a decided Democrat and for many years has been prominent in the councils of his party at the different places of his residence. In 1894 he was elected trustee of Lancaster township, which office he held for a period of five and a half years, proving a safe, conservative and in every respect a most judicious and satisfactory public servant. While using his best endeavors to keep the levy at the lowest point conducive to the public good, he nevertheless did much for the township in the way of improving the highways, erecting school buildings and looking after other important interests. During his incumbency about eight miles of free turnpike road were constructed, a fine graded four-room school building was erected at Murray and a structure containing two rooms built in the village of Craigville. Always interested in the cause of education, he did much to advance the standard within his jurisdiction, and as long as the held the office of trustee none but teachers of scholarship and well recognized professional ability were employed in the schools of Lancaster township. Mr. Stafford is a man of progressive ideas and stands for enterprise and improvement in all the terms imply. He discharges the duties of citizenship as becomes an intelligent, broad minded, loyal American and loses sight of self if by so doing he can in any legitimage way subserve the public good. Every object calculated to improve the material, social and intellectual condition of the community is sure to find in him not only a zealous advocate but a liberal patron, and to the extent of his ability he has ever been a promoter of the general welfare of this city and county. Mrs. Stafford has many friends and occupies a conspicuouc place in the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had business or social relations. He is an excellent neighbor, earnest in his efforts to make life pleasant to those with whom he mingles and stands deservedly high in the list of Bluffton's reprsentative men.
On the 7th day of June, 1879, Mr. Stafford was happily married to Miss Louisa J. Eversole, daughter of Jacob Eversole, of Wells county, a union blessed with three children, namely; Frank, born June 7, 1879, was educated at the Northern Indiana Normal University at Valparaiso and the Marion Normal School at Marion, this state, has been one of the county's successful teachers, and is now with the firm of Stafford, Eichhorn & Co.; Grace, whose birth occurred on the 7th of May, 1880, and who is now the wife of Samuel Brickley, was educated in the home schools and at the Normal College at Angola; Roy, born September 8, 1881, is a miller by trade, working also for his father in the city of Bluffton. Fraternally Mr. Stafford belongs to the Pythian brotherhood and religiously believes in the plain, simple teachings of the Christian church which takes the Bible alone for its creed and standard faith and practice. He has held the dual office of clerk and treasurer of the congregation worshipping in Murray, his wife being a communicant of the same body.
Thursday, March 28, 1929
page 1, column 3
cont on page 3, column 3
NELSON STAFFORD DIES AT 3 P. M.
Had Been In Milling Business All His Life--Was Councilman.
Nelson E. Stafford, 78, since 1875 a Wells county miller, died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on
East Market street. Death was due to heart and kidney disease.
He had been seriouly ill the last two weeks, but had seemed to be much better today. He had been bedfast, but this afternoon asked his wife to help him get into a chair. It was while he was sitting in thechair and talking to Mrs. Stafford that he was suddenly siezed by the
fatal attack, which caused him to fall forward.
The widow, who was formerly Eliza Jane Eversole, and to whom he was married at Murray, June 7, 1879,and two sons, Roy, of Bluffton, and Frank of Fort Wayne, survive. A
daughter, Grace Brickley, is deceased, her demise having occurred May 17, 1909. A sister, Ellen Seifret, lives at Reading, Pa.
Mr. Stafford was a member of a family of thirteen children.
Mr. Stafford was born in Berks County, Pa, coming to Wells county in 1875, and engaging in the milling business at Murray at that time. Twenty-six years ago he moved to Bluffton, since which time his place of business has been the large mill on the bank of the Wabash river, North
Main street. One of his sons Roy, has for a number of years been associated with him as a business partner.
Mr. Stafford was a member of the Lutheran church. While living in this community he attended the First Methodist church.
He was formerly a member of the city council and was in an early day trustee of Lancaster township.
***********************************************************
Biographical Memoirs of Wells County, Indiana
1903
B. F. Bowen Publishers
Logansport, Ind.
WC 920 Bi
NELSON E. STAFFORD
Prominent among the enterprising men of Wells county is Nelson E. Stafford, who at this time is identified with one of the leading industrial interests of the city of Bluffton. The Stafford family had its origin in Ireland and was first represented in the United States by the subject's grandfather, who crossed the ocean many
years ago and settled in Pennsylvania. There he married and reared a family and it was in that state that his death also occurred. John Stafford, father of Nelson E., was born in Pennsylvania and at the early ageof four years was left to make his own way in the world. He chose
agriculture for his life work and by industry and thrift succeeded in purchasing a farm, in addition to the cultivation of which he also earned considerable money as a plasterer. When a young man he married Miss Lydia Eschleman, who bore him a large family of fifteen children, all of whom grew to maturity, five living at the present time.
John Stafford provided well for those dependent upon him and assisted his children by every means within his power. He began life a poor orphan boy, but in time became quite well-to-do, having accumulated a competency of sufficient magnitude to place his family in comfortable circumstances.
Nelson E. Stafford, of this review, was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the 25th of March, 1851. His early life included the usual experiences of country lads, and he grew to young manhood impressed with the idea that in this world no excellence is to be achieved without great labor. The farm is no place for an idler, as young Stafford early learned by practical experience. He assisted his father and older brothers with the work in the fields and of winter seasons attended the public schools, where he acquired sufficient education to enable him to pass the required examination and procure a teacher's license. After teaching three terms in his native county he decided to abandon educational work and turn his attention to a vocation more in harmony with his tastes and inclinations.
In April, 1873, Mr. Stafford came to Indiana and entered a mill at Richmond with the object in view of learning how to manufacture flour. After remaining in that city three years and becoming proficient at his trade, he changed his location to Wells county, arriving here in August, 1875. From that time until 1880 he operated the flouring milll at
Murray and did a fairly remunerative business, but the latter year purchased an interest in the Quaker City mills, which he retained for about one year. Disposing of his share in the above enterprise, Mr. Stafford, in the fall of 1882 returned to Wells county and bought the Murray mill, which he had formerly operated, and ran the same until July, 1902, when he became associated with David Eichhorn and G. A. Harnish in the manufacture of flour at Bluffton. Purchasing the old river mill in this city, they rebuilt and completely remodeled the structure, supplying it with the latest improved machinery, making it one of the best and most successful enterprises of the kind in this part of the state. Mr. Stafford has thoroughly mastered the art of making flour, as
the superior brands which he now turns out abundantly attest. He gives personal attention to every detail of the business and in order to meet the constantly increasing demand for his product both at home and elsewhere the mill is kept running at its full capacity. He has
spared no pains to add to his efficiency as a miller, keeping in close touch with the latest improvements in the trade.
Politically Mr. Stafford is a decided Democrat and for many years has been prominent in the councils of his party at the different places of his residence. In 1894 he was elected trustee of Lancaster township, which office he held for a period of five and a half years, proving a safe, conservative and in every respect a most judicious and satisfactory public servant. While using his best endeavors to keep the levy at the lowest point conducive to the public good, he nevertheless did much for the township in the way of improving the highways, erecting school buildings and looking after other important interests. During his incumbency about eight miles of free turnpike road were constructed, a fine graded four-room school building was erected at Murray and a structure containing two rooms built in the village of Craigville. Always interested in the cause of education, he did much to advance the standard within his jurisdiction, and as long as the held the office of trustee none but teachers of scholarship and well recognized professional ability were employed in the schools of Lancaster township. Mr. Stafford is a man of progressive ideas and stands for enterprise and improvement in all the terms imply. He discharges the duties of citizenship as becomes an intelligent, broad minded, loyal American and loses sight of self if by so doing he can in any legitimage way subserve the public good. Every object calculated to improve the material, social and intellectual condition of the community is sure to find in him not only a zealous advocate but a liberal patron, and to the extent of his ability he has ever been a promoter of the general welfare of this city and county. Mrs. Stafford has many friends and occupies a conspicuouc place in the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had business or social relations. He is an excellent neighbor, earnest in his efforts to make life pleasant to those with whom he mingles and stands deservedly high in the list of Bluffton's reprsentative men.
On the 7th day of June, 1879, Mr. Stafford was happily married to Miss Louisa J. Eversole, daughter of Jacob Eversole, of Wells county, a union blessed with three children, namely; Frank, born June 7, 1879, was educated at the Northern Indiana Normal University at Valparaiso and the Marion Normal School at Marion, this state, has been one of the county's successful teachers, and is now with the firm of Stafford, Eichhorn & Co.; Grace, whose birth occurred on the 7th of May, 1880, and who is now the wife of Samuel Brickley, was educated in the home schools and at the Normal College at Angola; Roy, born September 8, 1881, is a miller by trade, working also for his father in the city of Bluffton. Fraternally Mr. Stafford belongs to the Pythian brotherhood and religiously believes in the plain, simple teachings of the Christian church which takes the Bible alone for its creed and standard faith and practice. He has held the dual office of clerk and treasurer of the congregation worshipping in Murray, his wife being a communicant of the same body.
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