Joanna Ford (1617–1695) was born in Bridport, Dorset, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joanna Ford 1617–1695

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Jun 1617 · Bridport, Dorset, England

Died 29 Jun 1695 · Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA

Father Thomas Ford

Mother Elizabeth Chard Cooke

Siblings Abigail Ford, Hepzibah Ford, Mary Ford

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Ford

Elizabeth Chard Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joanna Ford began in 1617 in Bridport, Dorset, England. Joanna Ford passed away in 1695 in Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA.

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Life Timeline

1617

Birth of Joanna Ford in Bridport, Dorset, England

Birth

1695

Death of Joanna Ford in Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joanna Ford

This ancestor line traces from Bridport, Dorset, England (1587) to Bridport, Dorset, England (1617) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joanna Ford (1617–1695) was born in Bridport, Dorset, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joanna in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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