Nathaniel L. Willeford 
M, (16 March 1857 - 1951)
Nathaniel L. Willeford was born on 16 March 1857 at Kentucky. He married Amanda Jane VanBever, daughter of James VanBever and Mary A. Robbins, in 1893 at Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee. Nathaniel L. Willeford died in 1951 at Ohio at age 93 years.
Nathaniel L.'s surname has also been spelled as Williford. He and Amanda Jane VanBever appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky. From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Carol Hardin, comp., 'Obituaries - Nathan Willeford Succumbs at 93,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 5 No. 9 (July 2002), p. 11.
NATHAN WILLEFORD SUCCUMBS AT 93
Nathan Willeford, 93, 1746 S. Mosler Ave., died, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at his residence. He was an invalid for 11 years and seriously ill for the last month.
He was born in Pineville, Ky., Mar. 16, 1857. For many years he served as a watchman for the Mosler Safe Company.
In 1893, he was united in marriage with Amanda Van Bevers in Jellico, Tenn. One son, Walter Willeford, preceded him in death in 1950.
He was a faithful, member of the East Hamilton Baptist Church for many years having served as Sunday School superintendent. He was a good father and devout Christian.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Amanda Willeford; one son, George Willeford, Alton, Ind; two daughters, Bertha Church, Oxford; and Mrs. Mamie Vevan, Detroit, Mich., 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 2 p.m. from the Inman Funeral Home in Somerville. The Rev. M.O. Earls, pastor of the East Hamilton Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends may call between 8 and 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Nathaniel L.'s surname has also been spelled as Williford. He and Amanda Jane VanBever appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky. From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and Carol Hardin, comp., 'Obituaries - Nathan Willeford Succumbs at 93,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 5 No. 9 (July 2002), p. 11.
NATHAN WILLEFORD SUCCUMBS AT 93
Nathan Willeford, 93, 1746 S. Mosler Ave., died, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at his residence. He was an invalid for 11 years and seriously ill for the last month.
He was born in Pineville, Ky., Mar. 16, 1857. For many years he served as a watchman for the Mosler Safe Company.
In 1893, he was united in marriage with Amanda Van Bevers in Jellico, Tenn. One son, Walter Willeford, preceded him in death in 1950.
He was a faithful, member of the East Hamilton Baptist Church for many years having served as Sunday School superintendent. He was a good father and devout Christian.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Amanda Willeford; one son, George Willeford, Alton, Ind; two daughters, Bertha Church, Oxford; and Mrs. Mamie Vevan, Detroit, Mich., 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 2 p.m. from the Inman Funeral Home in Somerville. The Rev. M.O. Earls, pastor of the East Hamilton Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends may call between 8 and 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Child of Nathaniel L. Willeford
- Willie T. Willeford (Mar 1884 - )
Children of Nathaniel L. Willeford and Amanda Jane VanBever
- George Arich Willeford+1 (Dec 1894 - )
- Bertha Willeford (Sep 1895 - )
- Marnie Willeford (Oct 1898 - )
- Walter Willeford+ (Nov 1899 - 1950)
Last Edited=7 Aug 2010
Citations
- [S161] Sylvia Ann Meadows, [e-address for private use,] to Kevin L. Sholder, e-mail, 7 July 2003, "Amanda Jane VanBever & Nathan Willeford/Williford," Sholder Research Files; privately held by Kevin Leonard Sholder, [(e-address) & street address for private use),] Dayton, Ohio, USA.