HALLFORD OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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HALLFORD, Almira PARKS 1856 - 1928

Mrs. Hallford's maiden name was Almira Parks. She was born June 7, 1856. Was 
married to P. W. Hallford, December 24, 1874; died April 27, 1928, after several 
months of intense suffering, with a complication of diseases. Everything that 
loving hands could do was done, but to no avail. She was a member of the 
Christian church. She often expressed herself as being ready to go. She would 
often say, "If Pete could only go with me, it would not be so hard to go." Fifty-
four years they were affectionate companions, sharing each other's sorrows and 
troubles. Mrs. Hallford was a good neighbor and often expressed herself by saying 
she loved everybody. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Lizzie King, near Coal, and a host 
of relatives who mourn the loss of Aunt Allie. All loved and respected her, and 
did many little deeds of kindness while she was sick, and in fact, when she was 
well they did many things for her which she always appreciated, but her 
sufferings are over now. Rev. Lindsey made a short talk at the home on account of 
Mr. Hallford not being able to go to the church and then made a talk at Good Hope 
church to a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which 
her body was laid to rest in Good Hope cemetery near by.


HALLFORD, Peter W. 1851 - 1928

Clinton MO, Jun 1928 - P. W. Hallford was born October 15, 1851, in Moniteau 
county, Mo. He moved to Henry county in March 1866, with his parents, where he 
had spent his entire life. He was married December 24, 1874 to Almira Parks, 
with whom he walked the path of life until just seven weeks ago, today, when his 
dear companion preceded him into the Great Beyond, after an illness of five 
months of great suffering with a complication of diseases. Mr. Hallford passed 
away the afternoon of June 15. He was a typical pioneer settler, honest, upright 
and self-dependent. For 50 years he lived in the house he built with his own 
hands. He was a good neighbor, sharing in work and sickness, when he could. He 
leaves four brothers - J. H. Hallford of Coal; S. P. of Clinton, and J. T. and S. D., of 
Portersville, Calif., and two sisters - Mrs. W. G. Young, of Coal; Mrs. W. H. Mills, of 
Eaton, Colo. Relatives and friends did all possible in the last sickness for both 
Mr. and Mrs. Hallford. A kind providence allowed this couple, who had lived 
together 54 years to be reunited again after a short separation. His brother J. H., 
and wife moved in with him and tenderly looked after his wants until he passed 
away. His body was laid to rest beside his wife, who had recently passed away. 
Fifty-four years they lived together. They had their joys and sorrows together. 
Suffered together and one might say they died together, as it had always been 
their desire to do. Bro. Brown preached a very impressive funeral sermon at Good 
Hope, Sunday evening, June 17, 1928, to a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and 
friends, after which his body was laid to rest in Good Hope cemetery near by to 
await the resurrection morning.

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