1878 Farmington Twp., Van Buren County, IABiographical Directory of Citizens

Gafford, Saulsbury B., firm of Gafford & Co., grain and agricultural implement dealers, Farmington; born in Baltimore, Fairfield Co., Ohio, May 27, 1846; lived there until 1860; went to Keokuk; lived there five years; then came here, and, with the exception of two years in Centerville, Iowa, has lived here since. Married in January, 1867, to Miss Lucy A. Norris; she was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, in 1845; they have four children--Jarvis J., aged 9; Abner, 7; Jessie, 5; Mammie, 2 1/2. Does not belong to any secret society of any kind. Politics, Democrat. Mr. Gafford began business here with very little capital, but, by strict and close attention and economy, combined with enterprise, has established a large and increasing business.

Saul B Gafford