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Alford Family History

Alford Genealogy & Family Tree

Alford is an English name from Lincolnshire and Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone who lived near an old ford. The earliest known ancestor--Robert de Aldeforde--was recorded in 1184.

Other spellings include "Allford," "Aleford," "Alforde," "Alferd," "Alforth," and "Alsford." Notable people with the surname include American actor Phillip Alford (To Kill a Mockingbird, Shenendoah), American basketball player Steve Alford (Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors), and American football player Jay Alford (New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks). The first Alford to come to America was Richard Alford in Virginia in 1624.

Alford Birth Records
Alford Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Mary Elizabeth Alford -- --, 1736 December 0, 1786 Virginia
  • John Alford -- --, 1645 March 14, 1710 Virginia
  • John Alford -- --, 1695 November 13, 1748 Virginia
  • William Alford -- --, 1686 February 11, 1710 Virginia
  • Bynum Alford -- --, 1787 December 0, 1851
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