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History of Lucas County, Iowa
Des Moines, State Historical Company, 1881.

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Unless otherwise noted, biographies submitted by Dick Barton.

TILFORD, Mrs. SARAH, post-office, Norwood . She was born October 14, 1824 , in Virginia . When quite small she moved with her parents to Wayne county, Indiana, where she grew to maturity in the domestic pursuits of a pioneer home. She went to Jefferson county, and was there married to Mr. James Tilford. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are living: Tobitha N., Allen F., Emma L., Mary E. and Sarah V. Mr. Tilford died August 7, 1871 . He was one of the early settlers of the county, and a zealous worker for the advancement of the community in which he resided. He was a Christian gentleman, a worthy member of the United Brethren Church , and his demise was a sorrowful event to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Tilford and her children still reside at the old home.