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Benjamin Linus Ford 1868 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1868

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 1930

Death Location: Newport, Herkimer, New York

Father: Benjamin Ford

Mother: Helen Ford

Spouse(s): Avis Cruikshank

Children(s): Helen Ford, Linus Ford, Gertrude Ford

In 1868, Benjamin Linus Ford entered the world in Ontario, Canada, born to Benjamin W Ford and Helen Ford. In 1871, Benjamin Linus Ford resided in Oxford South, Ontario, Canada. In 1880, Benjamin Linus Ford resided in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Benjamin Linus Ford married Avis Edith Cruikshank, and had children including Helen Ford, Linus C Ford, Gertrude E Ford. Benjamin Linus Ford passed away in 1930 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Benjamin Linus Ford entered the world in Ontario, Canada, born to Benjamin W Ford and Helen Ford.
  • In 1871, Benjamin Linus Ford resided in Oxford South, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Linus Ford resided in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
  • Benjamin Linus Ford married Avis Edith Cruikshank, and had children including Helen Ford, Linus C Ford, Gertrude E Ford.
  • Benjamin Linus Ford passed away in 1930 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ford
1839 – 1901
Birth Location: Fairfield, Herkimer, New York
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Helen Ford
1839 –
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Avis Cruikshank
1870 –
Birth Location: New York
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Children(s)

Helen Ford
1894 –
Birth Location: New York
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Linus Ford
1896 – 1981
Birth Location: New York
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Gertrude Ford
1906 –
Birth Location: New York
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Benjamin Ford's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ford
1868 – 1930
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Benjamin W Ford
1839 – 1901
Fairfield, Herkimer, New York
Helen Ford
1839 –
New York
Grandparents
Linus (Everest) Ford
1804 – 1875
Fairfield, Herkimer, New York
Alpha White
1803 – 1880
United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ford
1779 – 1873
Thankful Griswold
1781 – 1849
Benjamin White
1772 – 1838
Polly Franklin
1777 – 1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ford
1748 – 1824
Mary Lee
1751 – 1826

Benjamin Ford's Descendants

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Benjamin (Linus) Ford (1868 – 1930) m. Avis (Edith) Cruikshank (10 Oct 1870 – )
  1. 1. Helen Ford (Jun 1894 – )
  2. 2. Linus (C) Ford (8 Dec 1896 – May 1981) m. Marjory Ford (1900 – )
    1. 1. Eleanor Ford (1928 – )
    2. 2. Douglas (N) Ford (Apr 1930 – )
  3. 3. Gertrude (E) Ford (abt 1906 – )

Benjamin Ford's Timeline

7 Records

1868
1868
Birth of Benjamin Linus Ford in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 3
Benjamin Linus Ford resided here in Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
Age 12
Benjamin Linus Ford resided here in Newport, Herkimer, New York
Newport, Herkimer, New York
1900
1900
Age 32
Benjamin Linus Ford resided here in Newport, Herkimer, New York
Newport, Herkimer, New York
1920
1920
Age 52
Benjamin Linus Ford resided here in Newport, Herkimer, New York
Newport, Herkimer, New York
1930
1930
Age 62
Benjamin Linus Ford resided here in Newport, Herkimer, New York
Newport, Herkimer, New York
1930
1930
Age 62
Death of Benjamin Linus Ford in Newport, Herkimer, New York
Newport, Herkimer, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T625_1115; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 1442; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 654.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 837; Family History Film: 1254837; Page: 298D; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 0749.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T623_1040; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 60.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 837; Family History Film: 1254837; Page: 298D; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 0749.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T623_1040; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 60.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T625_1115; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 1442; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 654.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: Herkimer County Genweb
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