Christopher Hufford

M, b. 17 March 1803, d. 7 September 1887
     Christopher was born on Thursday, 17 March 1803 in Rockingham County, Virginia. He was the son of Casper Hufford & Catharine Stihl. Christopher married Catherine Corfman, daughter of Jacob Corfman II and Magdalena Bibler, on 5 August 1827 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Chrisopher & Catherine had children: Magdalena [12/19/1831-12/30/1916][m. Lemar Walton], George W. [2/16/1833-6/05/1898][m. Nancy A. Walton & 2nd. Mary E.], Catharine [1826], Barbara [10/25/1837-8/23/1911][m. Levi Eckleberry], Conrad [1840-4/18/1934][m. 6/14/1864 Caroline Adelia Stoner], Elizabeth [12/26/1841-12/26/1841]Mary [4/21/1842-11/15/1924][m. William Lowmaster], Lydia [1/09/1847-11/12/1931][m. Linus E. Gibson] & Sarah [1851].1 5 August 1850, Christopher and his wife, Catherine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Christopher Hofford [45 Virginia], Catharine [38 Ohio], children: George W. [18 Ohio], Catharine G. [14 Ohio], Barbara [12 Ohio], Conrad [10 Ohio], Mary [8 Ohio] & Lydia [3 Ohio].2 Christopher's wife, Catherine, died on 30 August 1851 in Tymochtee Township leaving him a widower. Christopher departed this life on Wednesday, 7 September 1887 in Tymochtee Township at age 84 years, 5 months and 21 days. He was buried there in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. The inscription on his stone reads: Father & Mother - Christopher Hufford born Mar. 17, 1803 Died Sept. 7 1887.

Family

Catherine Corfman b. 21 Nov 1811, d. 30 Aug 1851

Citations

  1. [S506] Note: Dates and marriages of the children courtesy of AMB.
  2. [S674] 1850 United States Federal Census: Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio - Sheet 664, line 5 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.