Francis Sandford1

#7603, (1847 - 1926)
FatherEbenezer Sanford1 (s 1820 - )
MotherAnn Conlin1
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Mary Victoria Inkster & Francis Sanford descendants

Children of Francis Sandford and Mary Victoria Inkster

Life Events

Research Note The spellings "Sanford" and "Sandford" were used interchangeably for this family. I have chosen to use "Sandford" because that is how it was more commonly spelled in later years. 
BirthFrancis Sandford was born on 20 Aug 1847 in 3rd Concession, Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario.1,2
 
1851/2 CensusHe appeared on the 1852 Census of Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario, enumerated 12 Jan 1852. Francis was a 5 year old child with his parents yeoman Ebenzer & Ann Sandford and siblings Peter and Ebenezer. They lived in a log house and were enumerated on the same page as the Hemstreets, one of whom eventually married a sister of Francis' future wife Mary Victoria Inkster.3 
DirectoryFrancis' father was listed in the 1864 Madoc, Hastings County, directory as
Sandford, Ebenezer, yeoman, 3d concession, part lot 10 & 11.4 
MarriageHe married Mary Victoria Inkster, daughter of William Inkster and Elizabeth O'Donnell, on 17 Mar 1870 in Madoc, Hastings County, Ontario.
Information from marriage registration: Francis Sanford, 22, residence Fenelon Falls, birthplace 3d Concession Madoc, bachelor, Mechanic, Presbyterian, son of Ebenezer Sanford & Ann Conlin;
Mary Victoria Inkster, 21, residence Marmora, born 2d Concession Madoc, spinster, Presbyterian, daughter of William Inkster Sr & Elizabeth ODonnell;
They were married by David Wishart and the witnesses were William Inkster, 3d Concession Madoc & Isabella Insker [sic], 4 Concession Madoc.1 
1871 CensusFrancis and Victoria Sanford appeared on the 1871 Census of Fenelon Township, Victoria County, Ontario. Francis was 23, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, of English origin, and was a waggon maker. Victoria was 22 and born in Ontario. They had a 3 month old daughter, Elizabeth.5 
1881 CensusFrancis and Mary V Sandford appeared on the 1881 Census of Fenelon Falls, Victoria County, Ontario. Francis was 33, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, of Irish origin, and was a carriage maker. Mary was 32, born in Ontario, and of Scotch origin. With them was [Mary's brother] James Inkster (27) as well as their four children, namely Elizabeth (10), Maud F (7, attended school), Francis H (4), and William (6 months).6 
1891 CensusFrancis and Victoria M Sandford appeared on the 1891 Census of Fenelon Falls Village, Victoria County, Ontario. The family lived in a wooden 1 1/2 story house with 12 rooms [this was a large home]. Francis was 43, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother in Ireland, Methodist, and was a carriage maker employing three people. Victoria was 42, born in Ontario, father in Scotland, mother in Ireland, and she was Presbyterian. Their children were Elizabeth (20), Frances M (18), Francis H (14), Mable C (13), William I (10), and Earnest R (7).7 
1901 CensusFrancis and Maud [sic] Sandford appeared on the 1901 Census of Fenelon Falls Village, Victoria County, Ontario. Francis was 62 years old, born June 2 1838 in rural Ontario, of Irish origin, Presbyterian, and was an employer [occupation unreadable]. Mary was 57 and born Oct 11 1843 in rural Ontario. Thier children at home were Maud F (30), Mabel C (26), and Reynold (18).8 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Mary died on 31 Oct 1904.9  
MarriageFrancis Sandford married Orpha Barber Fletcher on 3 Jul 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario.
Information from certificate: Francis Sandford, 57, residence Fenelon Falls, born Canada, widower, Furniture Manufacturer, Presbyterian, son of Ebenezer Sandford & Ann Conlin;
Orpha Barber Fletcher, 44, residence Essex Tp, born Canada, widow, Church of England, daughter of Ira Barber & Charity Upper?
The witnesses were [Francis' daughter] Cora M Sandford of Fenelon Falls and Lucile Fletcher of Ivy.10 
(Mentioned) Passenger ListFrancis Sandford was mentioned on a border crossing record for Cora Mable Sandford on 1 Mar 1910 in Buffalo, New York, as father Francis in Winter Haven, Florida.11 
1910 CensusFrancis and Orpha B Sanford appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Polk County, Florida, enumerated 20 May 1910. Francis was 62, born in Canada, immigrated in 1905, alien, and was a fruit farmer working on his own account. Orpha was 48 and born in Canada. It was the second marriage for both and they had been married five years. They owned their farm free.12 
1920 CensusFrank and Ortha [sic] Sandford appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. They had a citrus farm and owned their home free. Frank was 72, immigrated in 1905, had alien status, and was born in Canada, parents born in Canada, and operated a citrus farm. Orpha was 59, alien, born in Canada, parents born in Canada.13 
(Mentioned) Passenger ListFrancis Sandford was mentioned on a 1923 passenger manifest for Francis Herbert Sandford on 24 Oct 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as his father Francis in Winter Haven, Florida.11 
DeathFrancis died on 28 Sep 1926 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida.
The index mentioned that he was 79 years 1 month and 8 days old, born in 1847, married to Orpha Sandford, and his parents were Ebinzer Sandford and Ann Conlin.2 
Last Edited25 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Sanford/Inkster, page 233.
  2. Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics Indexes to Deaths, 1877-1998 (Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, transcribed index), Francis Sandford, 1926, #16070.
  3. 1851/2 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada. Canada West, Hastings County (15), Madoc (125), page 95.
  4. 1864-65 Directory of the County of Hastings (Belleville: Mackenzie Bowell, 1865). Digitized copy viewed online at Randy Saylor's site "Transcribed Records of the Bay of Quinte", page 289.
  5. 1871 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Victoria (53), Sub-District B Division 3 Township of Fenelon, page 39.
  6. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Victoria North (130), Fenelon Falls Village (c), page 42.
  7. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Victoria North, Fenelon Falls, page 34.
  8. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Victoria North (119), Fenelon Falls Village (h-2), page 11.
  9. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Mary Victoria Sandford, #027797-04.
  10. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Sandford/Fletcher, #002620-05.
  11. Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com).
  12. 1910 Federal Census for United States, Florida, Polk County, Precinct 12, Roll T624_167, ED 145, Page 29B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  13. 1920 Federal Census for United States, Florida, Polk County, Winter Haven, ED 169, Page 5B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  14. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Elizabeth Sandford, #001237-71.
  15. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. McIntosh/Sandford, #011911-93.
  16. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Francis Herbert Sandford, #030803-76.
  17. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Cora Mable Sanford, #030338-77.
  18. Death Registrations of Ontario, 1869-1938. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Edith Sandford, #014363-78.
  19. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. William Inkster Sanford, #033052-80.
  20. Marriage Registrations of Ontario, 1857-1928. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Sandford/Webster, #15377-99.
  21. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Ernest Reginald Sandford, #033763-83.