Coland J. Stafford - was born in Williams county, Ohio, January 14, 1847, and settled in Paulding county on March 15, 1875. He was married in Michigan, August 13, 1871, to Anna C. Conley, born in Seneca county, Ohio, April 24, 1856, and their children are: Edmond J., born December 24, 1874, and Ambrose E., born March 14, 1876; both reside at home. Mr. Stafford's father, Ethan Stafford, is deceased; his mother, Sally (Halsted) Stafford, is living in Michigan. Mrs. S. is a daughter of John and Julia (Hiter) Conley, both living in Michigan. Mr. Stafford was in the war of the Rebellion, joined the Michigan Sharpshooters; was taken prisoner and taken to Andersonville and kept six months; was paroled, and at the termination of the parole the war closed. He enlisted January, 1863, and was discharged July 1, 1865, at Washington. His brother, Charles Stafford, was with him in the service and discharged August 1st; he is living at Estella; his business is farming; address, Sumner, Michigan. Mr. Stafford's first wife, Ellen H. Conley, daughter of John Conley, died August 16, 1870; she was the mother of Ethan Stafford, born September 25, 1867; Robert H., born August 16, 1869. Father Ethan Stafford was in the Black Hawk war.