>When I lived in Indy (my birthplace), I used to write letters under
>the name David Standifer
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David Standifer was a prominent member of Brashears Creek church, as early as 1803. He was usually a messenger to the Association, and appears to have been an active member of that body. His preaching gifts were not above medium, at any time, and were slow of development. He appears to have been of a practical, business turn, and was a judicious actor rather than a fluent speaker. He must have been considerable advanced in life before he entered the ministry. He was ordained at Brashears Creek, about September 1823, and succeeded James McQuade, Sr., [sic] in the pastoral office, in that church. He occupied this position several years. He preached the introductory sermon before Long Run Association in 1829. His labors in the Lord's vineyard, appear to have ceased not far from 1832. E. D. Standifer, M.D., the well-known railroad magnate is his son.
Note: Although the biography states that David Standifer (Standiford) was the father of E. D. Standifer, he was not. This may be the David Standiford, whose partial will is listed on the KY Will section (Jefferson Co., KY). If so, this David Standifer was the uncle of E. D. Standiford, MD.