William Stanfield was born about 1831, in Wayne County, Tennessee, the son of John S. Stanfield and Ellen (last name unknown).
William married Elizabeth Woody about 1855 in Wayne County. Elizabeth Woody was born about 1830, in Wayne County, the daughter of Joseph Woody and Mary "Polly" Cypert.
The 1860 Wayne County census shows William, 29, a farmer; Elizabeth, 29; James, 4; Mary F., 2 and Martha, 1 year old.
Children of William Stanfield and Elizabeth Woody
1. James Stanfield, b. abt 1856, Wayne Co, TN
2. Mary F. Stanfield, b. abt 1858, Wayne Co, TN
3. Martha Stanfield, b. abt 1859, Wayne Co, TN