Siblings: Charles Edward Lankfard and Isabella V. Lankford Nickerson

 

Mr. Charles Edward Lankfard

Mrs. Isabella V. (Lankford) Nickerson  

Through the years of searching, I discovered more about Charles E. Lankfard and Isabella Nickerson.  They were two of the children of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) Lankford / Lankfard.   Both were born in St. Joseph, Missouri. Both married and had off springs.

I've discovered that Isabella passed on Sept 15, 1938 due to complication of giving birth to twins.  She was buried with one of  her babies in Denver, Colorado. Her husband, Ezekiel Nickerson passed in 1942. I don't know when but, the Nickerson younger children lived with their Aunt Ruth NICKERSON WHITE in  Texas. Ezekiel wasn't able to care for his children due to his illness.

 I came across more info on Charles during late February of 2016. I stumble across info and discovered that he passed on Sept 13, 1937 in Manhattan, New York. He was married to a lady by the name of Lula. Charles' body was brought back to St. Joseph, MO for burial.

It's sad to discover that these siblings passed with a year and two days apart.  Charles, at age 47, was the first adult sibling to pass. Isabella, at age 40, was the first adult sister to pass. Their lives were cut too short.

I've come across some of Isabella's descendants on facebook. Charles had descendants by his  first wife, Meta (HUGHES) LANKFARD BEARD. Their daughter was Lelia Laura (LANKFORD) THOMPSON HILL. Lelia had a son named Charles LANKFORD. I hope come across some of Charles Edward LANKFARD's descendants.

I'm still searching for info on the deaths of the other siblings: Frederick A. LANKFARD, Nymadula "Nym" LANKFARD and  Anna Alice (LANKFORD) SMIITH.  Frederick and Nym most likely passed in NY. Anna Alice passed in St. Joseph, Missouri. The info on these siblings has been hard to track down.

Thanks for reading.
S.A. Blakley

Reflections On Researching Info On The Lankford / Lankfard Family Connections

7 of 11 Children of Robert and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard

I can't recall when I began my search on my Lankford / Lankfard Family Connections. I know that in my early searching, I had a hard time finding things. My journey started out with what my parents told me. I worked from there.

My mother had some photos of her parents and relatives. I had some written info. It was enough to start searching. But, I didn't know where to start.

As the years came to past, I explored more. I would ask my parents questions. I went to the library. I searched city directions. I went page by page through birth and death records. Some of the material were't indexed.

There were times during my journey, I though that I couldn't find any more than what I had at that time. I couldn't go any further. So, I had to stop searching.

While I was on break, I began to receive information. I received some photos from my cousin, Gary Lankford.  He showed up at the door one day and handed my some photos. I was so thankful that Gary share them with me.

However, I still was at a stand still. I continue to ask relatives questions on the Lankford / Lankfard family connections. I did have some leads to follow. I kept searching.

It wasn't until the past five to eight years, I began to search more on my family history. In the last five years, I have come across more on my Lankford / Lankfard side than I thought I could. I'm amazed.

In  2014, I began to see some answers to some questions. I sought to find out things. I searched for all of Robert and Charlotta's children one by one.

Their children. James, Lula,  Frederick, Louis, Leo Anna, Charles,  Still born, Nym,   Isabella and discovered that there was another Lankford child. In the long run, I did make some progress. I'm happy that I stumbled across what I found. 

I searched all what I could. I found some online newspapers. I re read some of what I have discovered over the years for clues. I found some obituaries. This gave me more leads.

I have posted many blogs on my Lankford / Lankfard Family Connections.  I have more to post. There are some updates that I need to add. I still wonder. What will I find out next?

 I'm hoping that I will discover more on the Lankford / Lankfard Family Connections. It's interesting what I have so far. I believe that there is more. Someone has the pieces to our family mystery. May whosoever come forth. Hoping they can add to the family history and that others would add some too.


Thanks for reading.
S.A. Blakley

The Descendants Of Leo And Mary (Allen) LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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The Descendants Of

Leo and Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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Leo Lankford / LANKFARD

Mr. Leo Lankford Sr. / Lankfard

1884 - 1954

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Leo was born on May 30, 1884 in Canton, Missouri.

He was the son of Robert and Charlotta (DADE) LANKFORD / LANKFARD.

Leo Sr. died on September 14, 1954 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leo married Mary Allen on April 16, 1909 in Savannah, Andrew County MO.

 

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Miss Mary F. ALLEN

 

Mrs. Mary Frances LANKFORD / LANKFARD

1889 - 1975

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Mary was born on Dec 21, 1889 to Anna Laura (Washington) and William Robert Allen.

Mary died on November 7, 1975 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

When Mary married Leo Lankford in 1909,

her name on the marriage license was Mary Walters.

Leo's surname was spelled LAUKFORD.

Mary's mother remarried to Thornton Walters.

 

Perhaps Mary took the Walters surname.

Mary had a half sister, Mary (Bonita) WALTERS and

a brother half, Joseph WALTERS.

 

Leo and Mary had 11 children.

Anna , Robert, Leola, Mary , Lula, Sarah Belle, Leo Jr.,

Addison , Betty, Frederick and Josephine Lankford.

All their children were born in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Anna "Annie" C. LANKFORD

 

Mrs. Anna C. Blakley

1909 -  1974

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Anna was born on Sept 27, 1909.

Anna married Isaac "Ike" Blakley.

They move to South Dakota and than later to St. Paul, Minnesota.

Isaac and Anna had two sons.

Richard "Dicky" Blakley and Robert "Bobby" Blakley Sr.

Anna passed away on Feb 4, 1974 in Minnesota.

Isaac and Anna were buried in Minnesota.

 

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Robert L. LANKFARD

 

Mr. Robert Louis / Lewis Lankfard Sr.

1911 - 2000

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Robert was born on July 13, 1911.

Robert married Grace Lee Smith.

In 1941, Grace died leaving a daughter

Roberta Lankford.

Robert remarried to Irene Amanda Blakey.

Robert and Irene had two children:

Robert L. Lankfard Jr and Patricia Lankfard.

Robert Sr. had a son, Donald.

Robert Sr. was married to a Jerline ?

Jerline Lankford

1922 - 1972

Robert Sr. resided in Minneapolis Minnesota.

He died on 3 July 2000.

Robert Sr. served in the military.

Robert Sr. was buried in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

 

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Leola LANKFORD

Mrs. Leola Farmer

1915 - 1994

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Leola was born on June 25, 1915.

She lived in St. Joseph, Missouri most of her life.

Leola married William "Willie" Farmer Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska.

They returned to St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leola had two sons.

Melvin Washington

He was born in 1932 and died as an infant.

 Robert Leon Farmer Sr.

Leola died on Sept 12, 1994.

"Willie" and Leola were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.

 

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Mary  Virginia "Jennie" LANKFORD

 

Mrs. Milton Vernon Thomas

1918 - 1990

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Mary was born on Feb 11, 1918.

Mary married Milton Vernon Thomas.

Mary was the mother of two children.

Richard Thomas and Mary E. Thomas

Mary "Jennie" died on March 21, 1990.

Milton and Mary were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.

 

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Lula "Lu" Marguerite LANKFORD

Mrs. David W. Blakley Sr.

1920 - 2000

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Lula was born on April 21, 1920.

Lula married David W. Blakley on March 28, 1937 in Troy, Kansas.

David and Lula had 19 children.

David Jr., Donnie, Paul, L.J, Johnnie, Danny, Lula,

Eddie, Charlie, Richey, Freda, George, Bobby,

Iky, MaryRuth, Ronnie, Roger, Mike, and Susie.

Lula passed away in her sleep on April 1, 2000.

David Sr. and Lula were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Sarah Belle LANKFORD

Mrs. Alie J. Johnson

1922 - 1995

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Sarah was born on March 14, 1922.

Sarah married Rev Alie J. Johnson on Jan 14, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Sarah was the mother of 9 children.

She raised most of her children on Locust Street.

Daniel "Pete", Sharon, Virginia, Marilee, Eddie Lou,

Wilbur, Betty, Christina, and Josephine.

Sarah passed away on May 9, 1995.

Rev. Alie and Sarah were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Leo LANKFORD Jr.

Leo "Sam" Lankford Jr.

1924- 1964

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Leo was born on March 6, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leo Jr. married Lois Stewart and lived on Locust Street.

He served in the military. He was awarded the Purple Heart on June 2, 1945.

Leo Jr. and Lois had the father of 5 sons.

Gary, Leo III, Clarence, Louis and Samuel "Scott" Lankford.

Leo Jr. passed away on May 19, 1964.

Leo Jr. and Lois were buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri

 

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Addison LANKFORD

 

Addison "Ad" Lankford

1926- 1979

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Addison "Ad" was born on Jan 27, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was known as the Sheriff of Locust.

Ad married Alice ? from MN.

Later they divorced.

"Ad" had no children.

"Ad" passed away on June 16, 1979.

"Ad" Addison was buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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Betty  Marie LANKFORD

Mrs. James WESTON Jr. 

1928 - 2012

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Betty was born on Feb 7, 1928.

Betty married James "Jim" Weston.

In 1949, James died at an early age leaving Betty a widow.

Betty had no children.

Betty passed on in July 22, 2012.

She was buried in Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.

 

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  Frederick William LANKFORD

Private  Frederick "Fred" William Lankford

1930 - 1952

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Frederick "Fred" was born on Feb 17, 1930.

Fred never married and had no children.

He served during the Korean War.

Fred passed away on July 19, 1952 while in the service.

Frederick's body was returned to St. Joseph, Missouri .

Fred was buried in Ashland Cemetery.

 

 

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The youngest of Leo's and Mary's children

Josephine  "Josie" Louise   LANKFORD

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Mrs. James WILSON

Josephine was born on Aug, 30.

Josephine married Comezelle  Z / Walker Sr. who died on May 19,1964.

Josephine later married James Wilson.

 

James and Josephine live in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Josephine is the mother of 6 children

. Comezelle  Z. Walker Jr., Clinton Walker and Earl Walker.

Calista Wilson, Carla Wilson and Helen Wilson.

 

 

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 Photo of Leo Sr. and Mary (Allen) Lankford

In their home at 2616 Locust in St. Joseph, MO.

The Lankford Home

Mary F. Lankford with Six of  her 7 Lankford Daughters

Back row left to right

Mary, Betty , Mary (Allen) Lankford, Lula

Front row left to right

Josephine, Leola and Sarah

Daughter, Anna not in the photo.

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Leo Lankford Sr. with three of his four Lankford Sons

From left to right

Father, Leo Lankford Sr., Robert Lankfard, Leo Lankford Jr. and

Addison "Ad" Lankford

 

 

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Mary (Allen) Lankford, center with daughter, Anna
 Anna is on right.

Mary Richardson is on the left

Anna was married to Isaac Blakley

"Ike", Mary Richardson and "Dave" Blakley were siblings.

Anna "Annie" and Lula "Lu" were sisters.

So that made Anna and Lula, sisters and sisters in law.

And Isaac and David, brothers and brothers in law.

 

 

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Three Lanford Brothers

Left to right

Leo "Sam" Lankford Jr., Addison "Ad" Lankford and Frederick "Fred" Lankford

 

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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

we treasure and hold near.

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

of the Lankford / Lankfard Family always live in our hearts.

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The First Generation

Robert Louis and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard

Photo on the left Robert Louis LANKFORD / LANKFARD

Photo on the right Charlotta DADE LANKFORD / LANKFARD

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(1852- 1919)

(1854- 1924)

 

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Robert and Charlotta were the  parents of the Second Generation of Lankfords.

 

James Andrew LANKFORD,

Jennie LANKFORD,

Lula Mae MADISON,

Frederick "Fred" A. LANKFORD,

Louis "Add" Adward LANKFORD,

Leo LANKFORD,

Anna Alice SMITH,

 

Charles Edward LANKFORD,

Still born Female LANKFORD,  

Nymadula "Nym" LANKFARD,

Isabelle V. NICKERSON

and an un named LANKFORD child.



Searching For More Clues: On The Lankford / Lankfard Family Connections

Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lankford / Lankfard was taken in 1892

 

The Robert and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford / Lankfard  Family Connections

 

  I've been trying to piece together some clues.

I was looking at the order of death of their children.

Here are some things that I have come across.

A Stillborn female Lankford passed on in May of 1893

An Unknown Lankford child was born after the 1900 census

and passed before 1910 census.

 

~  Mrs. Ezekiel W. Nickerson ~
Mrs. Isabella Nickerson passed on  in Sept 1938
 

Mr. Charles Lankford passed sometime between 1920 and 1954.
Perhaps passed on in Kansas City.  

Mr. Leo Lankford Sr. passed on in Sept of 1954

Mr. James Lankford passed on in  July of 1957

~ Mrs. William E. Madison ~
Mrs. Lula Mae Madison passed in Sept of 1961 

The list of below passed on sometime after Sept of 1961



 

Mr. Fredrick A. Lankford / Lankfard 

Mr. Nymadula Lankford / Lankfard 

~  Mrs. Christopher Columbus Smith ~
Mrs. Anna Alice Smith


 

Mr. Louis Adward "Ad" Lankfard passed in June of 1967
 
Possible clues to checkout

Locate obituaries in newspapers
Leo Lankford's  1954 obituary located and list survivors
James Lankford's 1957 obituary located  but un readable
Lula Madison's 1961 obituary located and list survivors

Search for the following obituaries
Isabella Nickerson in Denver, Colorado newspaper, Sept of 1938
Louis Lankford / Lankfard in New York City, New York newspaper, June of 1967

Only clues on other brothers:  They lived in New York City, 1961
Fredrick Lankford / Lankfard
Nymadula Lankford / Lankfard

Thanks for reading.

I hope to find some more clues.

S.A.Blakley

Some Relatives In New York



A Gathering in NY about the early 1940's

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There were three of the Lankford brothers;
Louis Lankford back roll left side 2nd from the end.
Fredrick Lankfard back row with bow tie.
Nym on the floor center with hands on knees.
Their sister Anna Alice (Lankford) Smith was on the couch.
She was the one in black.

Louis' wife Virgie was on the right of this photo. next to Anna.
Virgie's brother Lloyd Hill was standing behind her.
Others were relatives



In Memory Of Ezekiel and Isabella Nickerson

Ezekiel W. Nickerson

Born: July 28, 1895 in Grimes County, Texas
Died: Dec of 1942 in Denver, Colorado



Isabella V. Lankford Nickerson


Born Sept 1899 in St. Joseph, Missouri
Died Sept 1938 in Denver, Colorado

Little is know about Ezekiel and Isabella. They were married about the year 1920. They were living in Denver, Colorado in 1930. They had about five children. Nathan, Vivian, Lankford, Betina and Robert E. Nickerson.

Ezekiel's parents were unknown. His mother was living when he was listed in World War I draft. Ezekiel was listed serving int he military in  Denver Colorado, He was listed as a Private Branch with Tank Co.

Isabella was the daughter of Robert Louis Lankford and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford. According to mortuary records in Colorado, Isabella had a baby in her casket. There's no record of what happened. Perhaps she gave birth to a child. Or Isabella and one of her children died due to an accident...

In late 2012, I came cross more info on the Nickersons. I will have to post another blog on what I have discovered. Thank God for clues.

I hope that this was of some help.
Thanks for reading.
Susan

Lula May Lankford and William Madison

Lula and William MadisonIn The Home of Leo and Mary Lankford

The two became one on May 27, 1896 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Lula was the daughter of Robert Louis and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford.
Lula was born in Oct of 1876 in Canton, Missouri.
She passed away on Sept 30, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

William / James Madison was the son of Joshua and Louisa / Louise (Hart) Madison.
William was born about 1869 in Gallatin, Missouri.
He passed away in August of 1961.

William and Lula had about 8 children who carried the Madison surname.
Unknown named son, Louis Edward, Joshua Randolph, Charlotta M. Robert Lewis Lankford,
Ceola, William M. and Lula N.

What About Aunts and Uncles By Marriage? Comezell Walker Sr: Part 9

Comezell Walker Sr.
1922 - 1964

 Comezell Walker was born on August 30, 1922 in Paraloma, Arkansas.

He was the son of Ezekiel H. "Zeke" WALKER and
Texie (Graves) Lovejoy WALKER - NEAL

Comezell was married Ella BOYKIN
Comezell was married on Josephine LANKFORD
Comezell and Josephine had 3 sons,
Comezell Jr. Clinton and Earl Walker

Comezell Walker Sr passed away on May 19, 1964.

Comezell's siblings from
Ezekiel 1st wife: Mary B. Hans/ Haynes

Ezekiel Walker's children with the Walker surname

Conway, James, Ocie/O.C, Thomas, Rosa, Esper,
Chester, McKinely and Hesakie.

Comezell's mother Texie also married
Mabry Lovejoy
Andrew Johnson NEAL

Texie's children
MacCoy Lovejoy
Maple Lovejoy
Davie Lovejoy
Henry Lovejoy
and
Nellie Mae Neal

What About Aunts And Uncles By Marriage? Milton Vernon Thomas Part 10

I don't know much about Milton Vernon Thomas.
He was the son of Milton Joseph and Ella Osage  (GRAHAM) THOMAS.
Milton Vernon was born on Oct 5, 1914 in St. Joseph, MO.
Milton went by his middle name Vernon.

Vernon married Mary Virginia "Jennie" LANKFORD.
I located him and Mary on the 1940 census.
Milton went by his middle name Vernon.

Vernon was the head
Virginia, wife
Richard, step son
Mary E., daughter
They lived on Locust St.

Milton Vernon passed away on
Feb 21, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He was buried at Ashland Cemetery.

Milton Vernon Thomas' parents headstone at Ashland Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO.
Milton Joseph was born on Nov 18, 1887.
He passed away in Oct 1966.

Ella O. Graham Thomas was born on Dec 20, 1896.
She passed away on Dec 8, 1997.

Milton J. and Ella's 6 children:.
Milton Vernon (1914 -1969 ), 
Edgar (1916 - 1999),
Olin,
 Luella,
Leah (1920-1956)
and
James (1921- 2009).

What About Aunts and Uncles By Marriage? James Weston Jr. ~ Part 9

James Weston Jr.
1924 - 1949

James was  born on Oct 18, 1924 in Kansas City MO.
He was the son of James Glenn WESTON Sr.
and Lucy (FINELY) WESTON.

James  WESTON Jr. married Betty  Marie LANKFORD
Betty was the daughter of Leo and Mary (ALLEN) LANKFORD/ LANKFARD
James Jr. and Betty had no children.
James Jr. serviced in the United States Military.

James Jr. passed away on March 31, 1949 in St. Joseph, MO.
He was in a car / truck collision.

James Jr's  siblings....
Charles, Cleoa, Fanny, Forestine, and Velda Weston.
Their mother was Lena Mae (Corbin) Weston.

James' Jr.'s nickname was Junior.

James Glenn Weston Sr.'s parents 
Earl Oliver Weston (1871- 1926) son of Earl Weston
and Mary Frances "Fannie" Tapp Weston (1873- 1923)
"Fannie's father was Peter Tapp.

"Oliver's" and "Fannie's Children:
Charity, Charles, Ceola, James, Tapp, Pete, Verrien, Mary and R.C.

James and Betty (LANKFORD) WESTON

Betty passed away on July 22, 2012

Betty M. WESTON's Obituary

What About My Uncles And Aunts By Marriage Part 1 ~ Grace Smith Lankford

Grace Lee (Smith) Lankford 

1918 - 1941

Grace Lee Smith was born on Dec 20, 1918
to Virgil Smith and Willa Mae (Scott) Smith.
Grace was the first wife of Robert Lewis Lankfard Sr

Robert who the son of Leo and Mary (Allen) Lankford

Robert and Grace were married on December 22, 1940.

The Marriage Record

Robert's and Grace's Certificate of Marriage.
306 S 22nd St. St Joseph, Missouri.
Witness: Mr Elijah Smith, Mrs Corrine Smith,
Mrs. Cora Blakley, Paul Blakley and Rev. O.P. Blakley

 To This Union:

Robert and Grace had a daughter, named Roberta.

Grace was a housewife.
She was 22 years old at the time of her passing on June 20, 1941.
On Grace's death certificate her surname was spelled Langford.
Robt Lewis Langford was the informant on the death record.
Lewis Langford was listed as her husband.
They lived at 306 S. 22nd Street in St. Joseph, MO.
(Note the death certificate was typed.)

Information on Robert Lewis Lankford Sr's Lineage:
Click on The Lankford Connections


Additional Information on Grace Lee Smith Lankford's ancestors.Grace's mother, Willa Mae Scott was the daughter of

Charles Scott and Winnie Basset Scott.

Charles Scott was the son of William Scott.

Charles Holman Scott was born on Nov 15, 1859 in Columbia, MO.

Charles passed away on Dec 19, 1917 in Plattsburg, MO.

Winnie Basset Scott was the daughter of Andrew Basset from Colorado.

Winnie was born Feb 10, 1887 in Plattsburg Missouri.

She passed away on Feb 12, 1951 in St. Joseph, MO.

Charles Scott married Miss Winnie (Bagett) Basset
on April 22, 1877 in Clinton County Missouri

Charles and Winnie Basset Scott had three other daughters.
Gussie Scott, Sadie Scott and  Lucile Scott.

Photo Of A Lankford Wedding

Photo taken at the home of Leo and Mary (Allen) Lankford
Lankford siblings, In Laws,Some Lankford and Madison children.

Starting from left right; the man standing on the left side looking down...
was James A. Lankford who was the son of Robert L. Lankford/ Lankfard.

Next to James; Alice Lankford and behind Alice, her husband Addison Lankford.
The lady in the middle Lula (Lankford) Madison with her husband William Madison.

Next to William, Mary (Allen) Lankford and her husband Leo Sr,
They were Addison's mother and father.
James, Lula and Leo were siblings.

The man on the lower right with arm up, Comezelle Walker Sr.
Comezelle who was Leo an Mary's son in law.

The lady behind Lula Madison was Charlottie (Madison) Williams.
Next to Charlotta was Charlotta's boy friend (at the time); William Crowley.
Charlottie was the daughter of Williamm and Lula Madison.   

Lelia Laura Lankford Thompson

Who was the little girl in this picture?

Lelia Laura Lankford

Lelia was born about 1915 in Missouri.
She was the daughter of Meta M. Hughes.
She was believed to have been the daughter of Charles Edward Lankford.
Below what was on the back of this photo.

 Uncle Jim was James Lankford "Sallie" was "Jim's" wife Sarah Lankford.

According to the 1920 census Charles was listed as married.
There was no listing of his wife.
I haven't located when Charles and Meta were married.

Charles Edward LANKFORD
Charles was born on Jan 4, 1890
Charles worked as a Laborer, did odd Jobs, House Cleaning, and a Teamster.
When or where Charles died is unknown
Perhaps in New York.
Charles was the son of Robert Louis and Charlotta (Dade) Lankford.

I haven't located where Meta M. Hughes Lankford in the 1920 census.
Meta was born on Dec 2, 1896 in Hiawatha Kansas.
And passed away on April 24, 1931 in Kansas City Missouri.

On Meta's death record she was listed as divorced.
Her surname was Meta BEARD.
She was the daughter of John and Laura (Bools) Hughes.
I've located the marriage record of Meta Lankford to a Hanceford Beard.
This explains her death record.

I think I've located a Lelia in Leavenworth Kansas in 1925.
She was about 11 years old.
She was listed with church people in a Holy Epiphany 7th pott.
It appears to be a  school.
The head of the school was Hilda Russell, a  54 year old nun.

Lelia was the wife of Carl L. Thompson.
They were married on July 5 or July 6, 1930
in Kansas City, Jackson County Missouri.
Their were two records of marriage.
Lelia's mother Meta gave consent to the marriage.
Lelia was 16 years old.

Lelia was believe to have off springs.
There is little information what happened to Lelia.
Perhaps some one on Lelia's lineage can make a connection.
If you see any connection, feel free to make a comment.
Thank you.

Thanks for reading.

Susan

Let's Do It Again! The Lankford Family Reunion 2011

Logo by Leo Lankford III

The gathering this year is set for Saturday, July 30, 2011
at Hyde Park in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The reunion was in honor of Better Weston and Josephine Walker Wilson.
The Theme was Celebrating Life And The Joy Of Living.

Due to the weather the gathering was held at The South end Hall.
Family members from Mary Thomas, Lula Blakley, Sarah Johnson,
Leo Lankford Jr. and Josephine Walker Wilson attended the gathering.

Robert Lewis Lankfard Sr.

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‎100 years ago on July 13, 1911
Robert Lewis Lankfard was born to Leo Lankford Sr and Mary F. (Allen) Lankford.
Uncle Robert was my cousin also. He married my cousin, Irene Blakey.

Louis Adward "Addison" "Add" Lankford

Louis Adward "Add" Lankford
1882 - 1967

Louis Adward / Addison "Add" LANKFORD was the son of Robert Louis ( Lewis) Lankfard / Lankfard ( 1851 - 1919) and Charlotta Dade Lanford / Lankfard (1852 - 1924).
Louis "Add" was born on Jan 20, 1882 in Canton, Missouri. Louis married Virginia / Virgie Hill ? about 1904
Louis had no children by Virgie. (Virgie was born about 1886.)

Louis had two daughter by Leola Peterson; Thema Lankford born about 1902 and Rowena Lankford born about 1908. [Leola / Leolla (1883 - 1954)]


Louis had a daughter and a son by Sarah Elizabeth Wright (1882 - 1967). Adlene Lankford (1912 - 1931) and Charles Addison Lankford ( 1915 - 2009.)

Louis worked as a Laborer, an Attendant at a R.R. Station in New York and a Porter. "Add" was a professional baseball player in the Negro League. He was a pitcher.

He played with the Kansas City Monarchs (1900's ? )
He played on the Occidents 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" Lankford

Louis died in June of 1967 in New York.
Here's Louis' memorial on Find A Grave

Thanks for reading.
Staying On The Family History Journey
Louis Adward / Addison "Add" Lankford
If you know more about Louis "Add" Lankford's life,
Could you share or make a comment?

Louis "Add" Lankford in 1910.

Here's a website with photos of Louis "Add" Lankford. This person is researching people who played in the negro league.
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Blessings,
Susan