W. C. Stanford
W. C. Stanford, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Portage County, Ohio, April 11, 1849, son of Chauncey and Keturah B. Stanford, natives of Connecticut, and residents of Ravenna, Ohio. Our subject was united in marriage, December 25, 1876, with Flora C. Carver, born in Stark County, Ohio, December 18, 1856, a daughter of John F. and Lucinda M. Carver, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio, and both still living. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford have two children: Vernon L., born December 2, 1877. and Blanche, born March 16, 1881. Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but has engaged in farming for the past three years. His wife is a member of the Disciples Church. Mr. Stanford has met with good success, and he and wife are a very pleasant couple, highly respected in the community in which they live.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885