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At present we are researching William T. ASHFORD (presumed to beEnglish). We know he married Emma August REEVES October 6, 1879 in
Coahama, Mississippi. My Grandfather John T. Ashford, Sr. was one
of 4 children who survived:William, David, George and John. William
T. Ashford was married previously to (?) the children were Mary and
Joseph. We know that Mary Ashford Alley sued the estate in 1920
for her share of property in Mississippi which I know was held by
family members at least until my father's death in 1988. George,John,
& Willie migrated to Texas. Joseph, we are told, became a doctor in
Witchita Falls, Texas. John T. Ashford, Sr. was a haberdasher in
Dallas in 1922.

Also looking for info on Dudley FORD m. Vianna BASKETT, daughter
Leila was born in 1898 - Graham, Texas was where the family ran
a rooming house.

Another family member we are researching is Susan BRITTAIN Redus
Watkins (b. July 24, 1825), daughter Katherine Redus(b. Feb.25, 1849)
We do not know the name of Susan's first spouse (REDUS) or dates of marriage.
Her second marriage was to George WATKINS. Indiana.

Italian side of the family: PANATTONI (ALTO PASA, north Italy)
SAINATI or SINATI (Espianate, north Italy) Giovanni Panattoni
and Annetta Sainati married in 1919 in Italy. Giovanni emigrated
to USA in 1906, came to Seattle, Wa. for AYP in 1909.