A Brief History: The LANKFORD / LANKFARD Family Connections
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| The LANKFARD Family outside their home. They resided at 2411 Messanie Street in St. Joseph, Missouri. The year of this photo was 1892. According to the names written on the back of this photo: From left to right: The mother, Charlotta, Frederick, Lula, Next to Lula, Louis, James behind Louis' left side and the father, Robert next to James The little girl on the left is Alice who's in front of Frederick Leo is next to Alice Charles about age 2 is next to Leo The family dog is next to Charles. Missing in the photo: Those who were not born yet. The stillborn, Nymadula, Isabella and the unnamed Lankford child. Precious Memories
As clear as a loving word or touch
of a hand so warm and clear
Are the memories of our loved ones that
A favorite song or picture often causes
us to recall, the many special times
that were the dearest ones of all. And although time will heal the loss we will never be far apart Because God's gift of memory will always
be a treasure in our hearts.
May the special memories of all the deceased members
in the Lankford / Lankfard Family always live in our hearts.
Amen!
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Mr. Robert Louis LANKFORD / LANKFARD
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Mr. Robert Louis / Lewis LANKFORD / LANKFARD
1852 - 1919 |
Robert Louis / Lewis was born on February 22, 1852 in Kentucky.
There is not much known about Robert Louis' family.
His parents were born in Kentucky.
I heard a story that Robert met up with his mother after slavery.
Robert's mother was said to have passed on in Canton, Missouri.
Robert have had a half sister named, Mamie MORTON.
I don't know if Mamie was married. Or if she carried the Lankford surname.
Mamie and Robert had the same mother.
The Lankfords worked for the Morton families.
The Morton surname could have been the Lankford Family's former slave owners.
Robert may had another relative named, Mrs. Sarah Anna (Lankford) JOHNSON.
Sarah was born in October of 1851 in Kentucky.
She lived and was married in Lewis County, Missouri.
She was the wife of Mr. Wesley Z. JOHNSON.
They had about 12 children.
Mr. Lewis Lankford married Miss Charlotta Dade on January 25, 1873 in Canton, Missouri.
Charlotta's parents Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Frances Dade were witnesses to the marriage.
Robert worked as a Boatsman, Laborer, Stone Mason, Grader, Contractor and Builder.
He was the proprietor of the Lankfard Café in 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was self employed.
R. Louis LANKFERD was listed in the St. Joseph, Missouri Directory in 1890.
Throughout the city directors Robert's surname was spelled LANKFORD
... and LANKFARD at times.
Robert and Charlotta moved to Denver, Colorado for a brief time.
They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert Louis Lankford passed on November 14, 1919 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert's passing was announced in the newspaper.
There is not much known about Robert Louis' family.
His parents were born in Kentucky.
I heard a story that Robert met up with his mother after slavery.
Robert's mother was said to have passed on in Canton, Missouri.
Robert have had a half sister named, Mamie MORTON.
I don't know if Mamie was married. Or if she carried the Lankford surname.
Mamie and Robert had the same mother.
The Lankfords worked for the Morton families.
The Morton surname could have been the Lankford Family's former slave owners.
Robert may had another relative named, Mrs. Sarah Anna (Lankford) JOHNSON.
Sarah was born in October of 1851 in Kentucky.
She lived and was married in Lewis County, Missouri.
She was the wife of Mr. Wesley Z. JOHNSON.
They had about 12 children.
Mr. Lewis Lankford married Miss Charlotta Dade on January 25, 1873 in Canton, Missouri.
Charlotta's parents Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Frances Dade were witnesses to the marriage.
Robert worked as a Boatsman, Laborer, Stone Mason, Grader, Contractor and Builder.
He was the proprietor of the Lankfard Café in 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was self employed.
R. Louis LANKFERD was listed in the St. Joseph, Missouri Directory in 1890.
Throughout the city directors Robert's surname was spelled LANKFORD
... and LANKFARD at times.
Robert and Charlotta moved to Denver, Colorado for a brief time.
They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert Louis Lankford passed on November 14, 1919 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Robert's passing was announced in the newspaper.
Mrs. Robert Louis LANKFORD / LANKFARD
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| Mrs. Charlotta / Charlottie "Lottie" (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard 1854 - 1924 |
Charlotta "Lottie" was born in January of 1854 in Missouri.
She was one of 14 children.
The known siblings Mrs. Louisa Jane "Janie" (Dade) Washington, Mrs. Mary Ann (Dade) Madison,
and Mr. Louis Newton" Lew" Dade. There could have been one named Mr. Isaac Dayde.
Also there could have been siblings named Frances DADE , Benj DADE and George DADE.
Father was Isaac DADE who was born circa 1808 in Virginia.
Mother was Frances OVINGTON who was born circa 1812 in Kentucky.
Frances was listed on the 1900 MO Census.
Charlotta was a Housewife and Laundress: Stream stress.
She lived in Denver Colorado for a short time with her husband in 1918.
They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.
It appears that Charlotta moved back to Denver from 1921 - 1923.
Then she moved to New York for eight months.
She passed on April 3, 1924 in New York, New York.
Charlotta's passing was announced in the newspaper.
Her body was brought back to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charlotta was buried next to her husband, Robert in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 6, 1924.
Robert Louis and Charlotta had about 10 or 11 children.
Here's the list of their children and some grandchildren.
She was one of 14 children.
The known siblings Mrs. Louisa Jane "Janie" (Dade) Washington, Mrs. Mary Ann (Dade) Madison,
and Mr. Louis Newton" Lew" Dade. There could have been one named Mr. Isaac Dayde.
Also there could have been siblings named Frances DADE , Benj DADE and George DADE.
Father was Isaac DADE who was born circa 1808 in Virginia.
Mother was Frances OVINGTON who was born circa 1812 in Kentucky.
Frances was listed on the 1900 MO Census.
Charlotta was a Housewife and Laundress: Stream stress.
She lived in Denver Colorado for a short time with her husband in 1918.
They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.
It appears that Charlotta moved back to Denver from 1921 - 1923.
Then she moved to New York for eight months.
She passed on April 3, 1924 in New York, New York.
Charlotta's passing was announced in the newspaper.
Her body was brought back to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Charlotta was buried next to her husband, Robert in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 6, 1924.
Robert Louis and Charlotta had about 10 or 11 children.
Here's the list of their children and some grandchildren.
Mr. James A. LANKFORD
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| Mr. James "Jim" Andrew LANKFARD 1874- 1957 |
His year or birth was either 1873 or 1874.
WW I record states 1873
Death record states 1874
WW I record states 1873
Death record states 1874
James worked as a Laborer, Grader and Concrete Mason.
He was self employed.
James married Miss Sarah "Sallie" J. ?
There is no record of them having children.
James passed on July 31, 1957 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was living in a nursing home at the time of his passing.
James and Sarah were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Their passing was announced in the city newspaper
Miss Jennie LANKFORD
No Photo
No Photo
Born about 1873 in Missouri.
Died before 1900 in Missouri.
It could be that the census taker wrote down Jennie instead of Jimmie.
James Lankford wasn't listed on the 1880 census with family.
Mrs. William Emmanuel MADISON Sr.
It could be that the census taker wrote down Jennie instead of Jimmie.
James Lankford wasn't listed on the 1880 census with family.
Mrs. William Emmanuel MADISON Sr.
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| Lula Mae Russell (Lankfard) MADISON 1875 1961 Photo taken in Leo and Mary Allen Lankford / Lankfard's home. |
Lula was born on October 11, 1875 in Canton, Missouri.
Miss Lula Lankfard married William Emmanuel MADISON on May 27, 1896 in St. Joseph, Mo.
Lula was a housewife.
Lula and William had about 8 children
Unknown Child, Louis, Joshua, Cleo, Charlottie and Robert who were twins,
William Jr. and Lula MADISON.
Lula was a housewife.
Lula and William had about 8 children
Unknown Child, Louis, Joshua, Cleo, Charlottie and Robert who were twins,
William Jr. and Lula MADISON.
Lula Mae passed on September 30, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Lula and William were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Their passing was announced in the city newspaper
Mr. Frederick A. LANKFORD
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| Mr. Frederick "Fred" A. LANKFARD |
Fred was born on January 28, 1878 in Canton, Missouri.
Fred married Mollie B. WHITNEY on June 22, 1942 in Jackson County in Missouri.
There was no record of them having children.
Fred worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, Cook, Porter, An Attendant at R.R.
Fred was professional musician.
He was a "Tango Banjoist" in Denver, Colorado and New Mexico.
Where and when Fred passed is unknown.
Perhaps in New York after September, 1961.
There was no record of them having children.
Fred worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, Cook, Porter, An Attendant at R.R.
Fred was professional musician.
He was a "Tango Banjoist" in Denver, Colorado and New Mexico.
Where and when Fred passed is unknown.
Perhaps in New York after September, 1961.
Mr. Louis A. LANKFORD
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| Mr. Louis Adward "Adward" LANKFARD 1882 - 1967 |
Louis was born on January 20, 1882 in Canton, Missouri.
Louis married Miss Virginia / "Virgie" HILL in 1918
Louis had no children by Virgie.
Louis had a daughter by Leola PETERSON.
Thelma Rowena Lankford JACKSON.
Louis had a daughter and a son by Sarah Elizabeth WRIGHT.
Adlene H. Lankford and Charles "Puffy" Addison Lankford.
Louis worked as a Laborer, an Attendant at a R.R. Station in New York and a Porter.
"Ad" was a professional baseball player in the Negro League.
He played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1900's ? )
He played on the Occidentals in Salt Lake City, Utah 1910 -1912.
Louis "Add" pitched for the following teams.
The New York Lincolns Stars in 1916 and 1918
The Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1917
The Penn Station Red Caps in 1917 - 1920
Louis "Add" had one professional fight as a boxer.
Louis passed in June of 1967 in New York.
Louis had no children by Virgie.
Louis had a daughter by Leola PETERSON.
Thelma Rowena Lankford JACKSON.
Louis had a daughter and a son by Sarah Elizabeth WRIGHT.
Adlene H. Lankford and Charles "Puffy" Addison Lankford.
Louis worked as a Laborer, an Attendant at a R.R. Station in New York and a Porter.
"Ad" was a professional baseball player in the Negro League.
He played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1900's ? )
He played on the Occidentals in Salt Lake City, Utah 1910 -1912.
Louis "Add" pitched for the following teams.
The New York Lincolns Stars in 1916 and 1918
The Brooklyn Royal Giants in 1917
The Penn Station Red Caps in 1917 - 1920
Louis "Add" had one professional fight as a boxer.
Louis passed in June of 1967 in New York.
Mr. Leo LANKFORD Sr.
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| Mr. Leo LANKFARD. 1884 - 1954 |
Leo was born May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missouri.
Leo worked as a Teamster, Trucking and Hauling.
He was self employed.
On the U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,
Leo was paralyzed in his left hand and leg since 4 years old.
Leo married Mary ALLEN on April 16, 1909
in Savannah, Andrew County in Missouri.
Leo's surname on index was spelled LAUNFORD
Mary's maiden name spelled WALTERS
Leo and Mary had 11 children
4 sons and 7 daughter
Anna, Robert, Leola, Mary, Lula, Sarah, Addison, Leo Jr., Betty, Frederick, and Josephine Lankford
Leo Sr. passed on September 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leo and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Their passing was announced in the city newspaper.
He was self employed.
On the U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,
Leo was paralyzed in his left hand and leg since 4 years old.
Leo married Mary ALLEN on April 16, 1909
in Savannah, Andrew County in Missouri.
Leo's surname on index was spelled LAUNFORD
Mary's maiden name spelled WALTERS
Leo and Mary had 11 children
4 sons and 7 daughter
Anna, Robert, Leola, Mary, Lula, Sarah, Addison, Leo Jr., Betty, Frederick, and Josephine Lankford
Leo Sr. passed on September 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leo and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Their passing was announced in the city newspaper.
Mrs. Christopher Columbus SMITH
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| Mrs. Anna Alice (Lankfard) SMITH
1885 - 196x
Photo taken in New York City at William E. Madison Jr's home. |
Anna Alice was born about May of 1885 in Canton, Missouri.
Miss Alice Lankfard married Christopher Columbus SMITH
on April 12, 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
on April 12, 1911 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Anna and Christopher had no children
Anna Alice was a housewife.
Anna Alice passed on some time in the late 1960's in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was living in a nursing home at the time of her passing.
She was living in a nursing home at the time of her passing.
The following children born in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mr. Charles E. LANKFORD
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| Mr. Charles Edward LANKFARD |
Charles was born on January 4, 1890
Charles married Meta M. (Hughes) Lankford
Meta was born on Dec 2, 1896 in Hiawatha Kansas.
She passed on April 24, 1931 in Kansas City Missouri.
Meta was listed as divorced. Her name was Meta BEARD.
She was the daughter of John and Laura (Bools) Hughes.
Found the marriage record of Meta Lankfard to a Hanceford Beard.
This explains her death record.
Charles and Meta had a daughter.
Lelia Laura LANKFARD
a.k.a. Lelia Thompson Hill
(1914 - 1960)
Charles worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, House Cleaning, and a Teamster.
When or where Charles passed is unknown.
It was before 1954.
Perhaps in Kansas City.
Meta was born on Dec 2, 1896 in Hiawatha Kansas.
She passed on April 24, 1931 in Kansas City Missouri.
Meta was listed as divorced. Her name was Meta BEARD.
She was the daughter of John and Laura (Bools) Hughes.
Found the marriage record of Meta Lankfard to a Hanceford Beard.
This explains her death record.
Charles and Meta had a daughter.
Lelia Laura LANKFARD
a.k.a. Lelia Thompson Hill
(1914 - 1960)
Charles worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, House Cleaning, and a Teamster.
When or where Charles passed is unknown.
It was before 1954.
Perhaps in Kansas City.
Unnamed Female LANKFARD
Stillborn
May 23, 1893
St. Joseph, Missouri
May 23, 1893
St. Joseph, Missouri
Mr. Nymadula LANKFORD
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| Mr. Nymadula "Nym" LANKFARD |
Nym was born February 29, 1896
( Leap Day 1896)
Nym married Miss Hattie McDaniel about 1918.
Nym was listed on 1920 with wife Nannie "Hattie" from Kansas.
Hattie was a singer / entertainer.
Nym and Hattie had no children together.
Nym was listed on 1930 census with wife, Irene ?
Nym married Irene about 1927.
Nym and Irene had a daughter.
Marjorie LANKFORD born about 1927
Marjorie passed on young in life.
Nym was married to a Gertrude "Gertie".
She was a German.
Nym worked as a laborer.
Nym was listed as having weak eyes on his U.S., WW I Draft Registration Cards,
1917-1918
R.R. Penn Station in New York; 1930
Story has it, Nym was a gambler.
When or where Nym passed is unknown.
I came across some info that Nym died after being in a shoot out.
Can't verify that.
Nym perhaps about 1960's in New York.
According to obituaries of Nym's siblings, Nym was living in 1961,
Nym married Miss Hattie McDaniel about 1918.
Nym was listed on 1920 with wife Nannie "Hattie" from Kansas.
Hattie was a singer / entertainer.
Nym and Hattie had no children together.
Nym was listed on 1930 census with wife, Irene ?
Nym married Irene about 1927.
Nym and Irene had a daughter.
Marjorie LANKFORD born about 1927
Marjorie passed on young in life.
Nym was married to a Gertrude "Gertie".
She was a German.
Nym worked as a laborer.
Nym was listed as having weak eyes on his U.S., WW I Draft Registration Cards,
1917-1918
R.R. Penn Station in New York; 1930
Story has it, Nym was a gambler.
When or where Nym passed is unknown.
I came across some info that Nym died after being in a shoot out.
Can't verify that.
Nym perhaps about 1960's in New York.
According to obituaries of Nym's siblings, Nym was living in 1961,
Mrs. Ezekiel Watson Nickerson
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| Mrs. Isabella V. (Lankford) Nickerson 1898 - 1938 |
Isabella was born about September of 1898
Isabel married Ezekiel Watson NICKERSON on Aug 16, 1920.
Isabel was a housewife.
Isabel and Ezekiel lived in Denver, Colorado.
They had about 9 children.
Nathaniel / Nathan Welcom NICKERSON, Vivian V. (NICKERSON) JAMES,
Lankford J. NICKERSON ,
Betina / Bettie (NICKERSON) MARONEY ,
Robert Eugene NICKERSON, Doris Laverne (NICKERSON) McCARTY DAVIS ,
Freddie NICKERSON, Un named twin of Freddie and Lydia / Leona NICKERSON.
Isabelle / Isabella passed on September 15, 1938
Due to complications of giving birth to twins.
One of the twins was buried with Isabella.
Funeral note on record: baby in same casket.
The younger Nickerson children moved to Fort Worth, Texas.
Their Aunt Ruth White cared for them.
Isabella's passing was announced in the Denver newspaper.
Un Named Lankfard child born after June 15, 1900
The Mystery of Isaac Lankfard Jr.
The informant, Isaac Lankfard Jr was the name on Charlottie Lankfard's death record,
Isaac Jr. was recorded as Charlottie's son. Who was Isaac Lankford Jr.?
I believe that this was the error on the undertakers behalf.
I think, that this Isaac was Louis Lankford. Louis' father went by Louis Lankford in his early days.
Louis was the middle name of his father Robert LOUIS Lankford. Some how the name Isaac was mentioned. Charlotta's father was Isaac. Charlottie's address on her death record was 160 W. 142nd St. Apt 5 Louis "Add" Lankford lived at 160 West 142nd from about 1920 - 1925.
Isabel was a housewife.
Isabel and Ezekiel lived in Denver, Colorado.
They had about 9 children.
Nathaniel / Nathan Welcom NICKERSON, Vivian V. (NICKERSON) JAMES,
Lankford J. NICKERSON ,
Betina / Bettie (NICKERSON) MARONEY ,
Robert Eugene NICKERSON, Doris Laverne (NICKERSON) McCARTY DAVIS ,
Freddie NICKERSON, Un named twin of Freddie and Lydia / Leona NICKERSON.
Isabelle / Isabella passed on September 15, 1938
Due to complications of giving birth to twins.
One of the twins was buried with Isabella.
Funeral note on record: baby in same casket.
The younger Nickerson children moved to Fort Worth, Texas.
Their Aunt Ruth White cared for them.
Isabella's passing was announced in the Denver newspaper.
Un Named Lankfard child born after June 15, 1900
This child passed before April 29, 1910.
This child was born after the 1900 census was taken.
Charlotta was about 46 years old in 1900.
The Mystery of Isaac Lankfard Jr.
The informant, Isaac Lankfard Jr was the name on Charlottie Lankfard's death record,
Isaac Jr. was recorded as Charlottie's son. Who was Isaac Lankford Jr.?
I believe that this was the error on the undertakers behalf.
I think, that this Isaac was Louis Lankford. Louis' father went by Louis Lankford in his early days.
Louis was the middle name of his father Robert LOUIS Lankford. Some how the name Isaac was mentioned. Charlotta's father was Isaac. Charlottie's address on her death record was 160 W. 142nd St. Apt 5 Louis "Add" Lankford lived at 160 West 142nd from about 1920 - 1925.
The LANKFORD Surname
On the Lankford brothers' World War 1 and 2 Draft Reg Cards
Most of the spelling of the LANKFORD name was spelled or signed as LANKFARD.
On LANKFORD Marriage Records for Frederick, Lula and Alice...
Their surname was spelled LANKFARD.
The descendants of Robert Lewis LANKFARD Sr., son of Leo and Mary
(ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD spell their surname LANKFARD.
The descendants of Robert Lewis LANKFARD Sr., son of Leo and Mary
(ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD spell their surname LANKFARD.
Tombstones at Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri
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| Robert Louis' and Charlotta's surname on grave marker spelled LANKFARD. |
This is just a thought. It could have been the person who made the arrangement for the tombstone for the spelling of the surname. The brothers in New York, spelled their surname LANKFARD.
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| Leo's and Mary's surname on grave markers spelled LANKFARD |
~ Which was it Lankford? Or Lankfard? ~
We don't know the story behind the surname spelling.
But, I think that there was something to do with it.
We don't know the story behind the surname spelling.
But, I think that there was something to do with it.
Some of my thoughts.
It could have been that the family wanted to spell the surname the same on the tombstones.
I don't think it was a mistake in doing.
It could have been that the family wanted to spell the surname the same on the tombstones.
I don't think it was a mistake in doing.
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| Here's how the surname was recorded in the Iowa State Bystander on May 19, 1911. |
Three of The LANKFORD Brothers lived in New York
beginning around the late teens, 1920's - 1930s and until their death
beginning around the late teens, 1920's - 1930s and until their death
Louis "Add" Lankfard, Frederick "Fred" Lankfard and Nymadula "Nym" Lankfard.
Brother, Charles Lankford came to New York don't know the year.
The brothers followed each other as they were on the R.R.
Note that Charles returned to Kansas City Missouri.
This is the only known photo of the brothers.
The years when this photo was taken is unknown.
The Other LANKFORD Siblings
in St. Joseph, Missouri and Denver, Colorado
Brothers, Leo Lankford and "Jim" James Lankford stayed in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Along with sister, Lula Mae Madison.
Sister, Anna Alice Smith lived in Denver and Kansas City, Missouri.
She moved back to St. Joseph, after her husband passed in January of 1948.
Isabella V. Nickerson and her family were the only ones who stayed
in Denver, Colorado.
It wasn't until late 2014 when I made some connections with a descendant of Isabella. They were searching for Isabella's family connections also. They couldn't make the connections.
I'm so thankful that I came across some of Isabella's descendants.
The daughters of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD
The place where this photo was taken is unknown.
It could have been in St. Joseph, Missouri.The year was before Sept 1938.
From left to right
Mrs. Anna Alice SMITH
Mrs. Christopher Columbus SMITH
Mrs. Lula Mae Russell MADISON
Mrs. William Emmanuel MADISON Sr.
Mrs. Isabella V. NICKERSON
Mrs. Ezekiel W. NICKERSON
I'm continuing on the search to find other family connections
on the Robert and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard branch.
Thanks for reading,
S.A. Blakley
Brother, Charles Lankford came to New York don't know the year.
The brothers followed each other as they were on the R.R.
Note that Charles returned to Kansas City Missouri.
This is the only known photo of the brothers.
The years when this photo was taken is unknown.
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From left to right Leo, Nymadula and Charles. Behind Leo, Frederick, Behind Nymadula, James, Behind Charles, Louis "Add". The year of photo is a question. This could be the photo when their father and or mother, passed 1919 and 1924. My mother said that there was a picture taken of the brothers about the time of their mother's passing. |
The Other LANKFORD Siblings
in St. Joseph, Missouri and Denver, Colorado
Brothers, Leo Lankford and "Jim" James Lankford stayed in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Along with sister, Lula Mae Madison.
Sister, Anna Alice Smith lived in Denver and Kansas City, Missouri.
She moved back to St. Joseph, after her husband passed in January of 1948.
Isabella V. Nickerson and her family were the only ones who stayed
in Denver, Colorado.
It wasn't until late 2014 when I made some connections with a descendant of Isabella. They were searching for Isabella's family connections also. They couldn't make the connections.
I'm so thankful that I came across some of Isabella's descendants.
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| The Lankfard Sisters |
The place where this photo was taken is unknown.
It could have been in St. Joseph, Missouri.The year was before Sept 1938.
From left to right
Mrs. Anna Alice SMITH
Mrs. Christopher Columbus SMITH
Mrs. Lula Mae Russell MADISON
Mrs. William Emmanuel MADISON Sr.
Mrs. Isabella V. NICKERSON
Mrs. Ezekiel W. NICKERSON
I'm continuing on the search to find other family connections
on the Robert and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard branch.
Thanks for reading,
S.A. Blakley
There has been so much new discoveries since...
I posted this original blog The Lankford / Lankfard Family on July 10, 2010. 
Very interesting and well researched.
ReplyDeleteHi, this is Gary Wilkinson. I am currently co-chair of the Black Archives Museum of St. Joseph. We would like to include this research in our archives. Can you send it to me at my email address. gsw7@yahoo.com? Thanks
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