15 Mar 1853 - Birth at Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland 
2 Apr 1871 - (18 years) Census Record: John M Stopford - Pupil Unmarried Age: 17 Occ: Lieut Queens Light Infantry Militia
22 Oct 1885 - (32 years) Death at Sandgate, Kent, England
Oct 1885 - (32 years) Burial at Cheriton, Kent, England
