Who was Tabitha Ford?

Tabitha Ford (1742–1785) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Tabitha in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Tabitha Ford 1742–1785

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 Aug 1742 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 11 May 1785 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Elisha Ford Sr

Mother Elizabeth

Siblings Elisha Foord, Isaac Ford, Jerusha Ford, Lemuel Foord, Patience Ford, Priscilla Ford, William Ford

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Ford Sr

Elizabeth

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1742, Tabitha Ford entered the world in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to elisha ford sr and elizabeth. Tabitha Ford passed away in 1785 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Tabitha Ford in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1785

Death of Tabitha Ford in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Tabitha Ford

This ancestor line traces from Dorsetshire, England (1525) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1742) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Tabitha Ford (1742–1785) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 Tabitha 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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