John Rainsden Stanfield (1846 - 1913)

Born 30 Apr 1846 in Rochester, Beaver, Pennsylvania

Husband of Sarah Jane (Reynolds) Stanfield — married 30 Sep 1869 in , Lorain, Ohio

Descendants

Died 1 Aug 1913 at age 67 in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio

Biography

This biography was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import.^[1] It's a rough draft and needs to be edited.

John was born on 30 April 1846 in Rochester, Beaver, Pennsylvania.^[2]

In 1850 John (age about 3) was living in Rochester, Beaver, Pennsylvania. In home of John GRINDLES^[3]

In 1860 John (age about 13) was living in Borough, Beaver, Pennsylvania. In home of David and Mary HALL^[4]

When John was 23 he married Sarah Jane Reynolds on 28 September 1869 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio. The couple had 14 children: Charles Edwin Stanfield, Cora Eva Stanfield, Bertie Stanfield, Arthur Ray Stanfield, Alla Mae Stanfield, Bertha E Stanfield, Mina Dell Stanfield, Claude Eugene Stanfield, Clayton Albert Stanfield, Orrie Abel Stanfield, Katherine Eleanor Stanfield, Earl Robert Stanfield, Clair John Stanfield and Merl Alvin Stanfield. Marriage License:^[5]

In 1870 John (age about 23) was living in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio. Farm laborer^[6]

In 1880 John (age about 33) was living in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio. Farm laborer^[7]

In 1900 John (age about 53) was living in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio. Day laborer^[8]

In 1910 John (age about 63) was living in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio. Retired^[9]

John died at the age of 67 on 1 August 1913 in Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio. Cause of death was Stroke.^[2]

John was buried on 4 August 1913 in Camden Cemetery, Camden Township, Lorain, Ohio.

Obituary: 8 August 1913 in The Oberlin Tribune.^[10]

Research Notes

• Military Service: in U.S. Army. Private 83rd PA Infantry Co. B

Sources

1. ↑ This comment and citation can be deleted after the biography has been edited and primary sources are included.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death: Title: U.S. Civil War Pension File. (accessed before 4 February 2015)
3. ↑ Census: Title: 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: p13B Data: Text: GRINDLES, John, 25, boatman, born in Pennsylvania. Estate valued at $200. Married within the year.
   • , Delina, 15, born in Pennsylvania. Married within the year.
   • , William, 14, born in Pennsylvania.
   • WASSON, Sarah, 55, born in Pennsylvania.
   • STANFIELD, Martha Ann, 5, born in Ohio. Had attended school within the year.
   • , John, 3, born in Pennsylvania.
   • GRINDLES, Sarah, 18, born in Pennsylvania. Date: 17 Jul 1850 (accessed before 4 February 2015)
4. ↑ Census: Title: 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: p68B Data: Date: 21 Jun 1860 (accessed before 4 February 2015)
5. ↑ Marriage: Missing source ID S428. Citing: Page: p1481 Note: Edwin REYNOLDS applied for the license. Data: Date: 28 Sep 1869 (accessed before 4 February 2015)
6. ↑ Census: Title: 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: 406B Data: Date: 10 Jun 1870 (accessed before 4 February 2015)
7. ↑ Census: Title: 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: 389C (accessed before 4 February 2015)
8. ↑ Census: Title: 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: E.D. 83 sheet 2B Data: Date: 5 Jun 1900 (accessed before 4 February 2015)
9. ↑ Census: Title: 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Citing: Page: 172B (accessed before 4 February 2015)
10. ↑ Obituary: Title: The Oberlin Tribune Italicized: Y. Citing: Data: Text: John Rainsden Stanfield was born on April 30, 1846 and departed this life on August 1, 1913 at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 1 day.
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      The greater part of his life has been spent in this locality. He resided near the center of Camden township at the time of his death.
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      He was united in marriage on September 30, 1869 to Sarah Reynolds, to which union was born the following children; Edwin, Cora, Bertie, Alla, Arthur, Bertha, Mina, Claude, Clayton, Orrie, Elnore, Earl and Claire. Bertie having preceded him in death some years.
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      Mr. Stanfield heard the call of his country in the time of the 60's and responded, enlisting in the Union Army on Jun 28, 1863. During the war he saw much active service, having been engagedin some of the fierce and important battles. In all he was engaged in thirteen battles as follows; The Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Topotomay, Bethesda Church, Petersburg, Welden Railroad, Peedles Farm, Hatcher's Run, White Oak Road, Five Forks, Appomatox Courthouse and Cold Harbor. His good service in the interest of maintaining such a vital life principle, the issue of a war, will always remain a monument to his memory.
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      The family and friends have the sympathy of the community and are commended to the tender solace of the Gospel. Rev. E. Graves of New London was expected to have charge of the service held at the home Monday afternoon, but was unable to come at the last moment and C.A. Hanna pastor of the Kipton Christian church officiated.
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      Several members of the W.R.C. and G.A.R. attended the funeral and conducted the service at the grave. Date: 8 Aug 1913 (accessed before 4 February 2015)

See also:

• Ohio Death Certificate
• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXPM-QJT : 30 December 2015), John Stanfield in entry for David Hall, 1860
• Find A Grave: Memorial #10830480

Acknowledgments

• Profile Stanfield-527 was created through the import of Reynolds.ged on Feb 4, 2015 by Leslie R..