Family Group Sheet
NameBluford Staton, 3C2R
Birth7 Nov 1869, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death3 Nov 1938, Middletown, Jefferson Co., Kentucky
BurialResthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky
FatherBenjamin Franklin “Frank” Staton (~1849->1900)
MotherRebecca McCarty (~1845-<1900)
Marriage16 Sep 1894, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseSarah Amanda “Mandy” Reffitt
Birth23 Nov 1876, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death17 Sep 1949, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky
BurialResthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky
FatherWilliam Henry Reffitt (1845-1915)
MotherMatilda Staton (~1845-<1891)
Children
1 FBertha Staton, 4C1R
BirthNov 1898, Bath Co., Kentucky
Notes for Bluford Staton
His name appears in records as both Bluford and Buford, but Bluford is more frequent.
His death certificate records Buford Staton, age 68 years 11 months 27 days, born 7 Nov 1869 in Bath Co., Ky, died 3 Nov 1938 in Middletown, Jefferson Co., Ky, married, husband of Sarah Staton, occupation farmer, father Frank Staton, mother’s maiden name Rebecca McCarty, both born in Bath Co., Ky, cause of death gun shot wound in chest due to suicide, informant J. T. Wheatley, Middletown, Ky, burial in Resthaven.
His death certificate records Buford Staton, age 68 years 11 months 27 days, born 7 Nov 1869 in Bath Co., Ky, died 3 Nov 1938 in Middletown, Jefferson Co., Ky, married, husband of Sarah Staton, occupation farmer, father Frank Staton, mother’s maiden name Rebecca McCarty, both born in Bath Co., Ky, cause of death gun shot wound in chest due to suicide, informant J. T. Wheatley, Middletown, Ky, burial in Resthaven.
Notes for Sarah Amanda “Mandy” Reffitt
Bath Co., Ky birth records list Sariah Reffett, born 25 Nov 1876, father William H. Reffett, mother’s maiden name Matilda Staton.
Her death certificate records Sara Amanda Staton, age 72, born 23 Nov 1876 in Kentucky, died 17 Sep 1949 at St. Anthony Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky, widowed, residence 818 Reeding Rd, Louisville, Ky, father unknown Reffitt, mother’s maiden name unknown, cause of death acute peritonitis due to ruptured gall bladder, informant blank, burial in Resthaven, Jefferson Co., Ky.
Be careful not to confuse her with Sarah Amanda Reffett/Reffitt (13 Jan 1876 - 23 Oct 1936), daughter of James. A. Reffett and Ellen Shultz, who married Wilson Staton and moved to Middletown, Ohio.
Her death certificate records Sara Amanda Staton, age 72, born 23 Nov 1876 in Kentucky, died 17 Sep 1949 at St. Anthony Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Ky, widowed, residence 818 Reeding Rd, Louisville, Ky, father unknown Reffitt, mother’s maiden name unknown, cause of death acute peritonitis due to ruptured gall bladder, informant blank, burial in Resthaven, Jefferson Co., Ky.
Be careful not to confuse her with Sarah Amanda Reffett/Reffitt (13 Jan 1876 - 23 Oct 1936), daughter of James. A. Reffett and Ellen Shultz, who married Wilson Staton and moved to Middletown, Ohio.
Census Notes for Bluford & Sarah Amanda “Mandy” (Family)
1900 census of Bath Co., Ky, White Sulphur precinct, enumerated 19 June, lists on p. 18A as family #346:
Staton, Bluford, 29, b. Nov 1870, farmer; Amanda, wife, 21, b. Dec 1878, married 6 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Bertha, dau, 1, b. Nov 1898; Newton P., brother, 15, b. June 1884. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Staton, Bluford, 29, b. Nov 1870, farmer; Amanda, wife, 21, b. Dec 1878, married 6 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Bertha, dau, 1, b. Nov 1898; Newton P., brother, 15, b. June 1884. All born Ky Ky Ky.
