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Bertha Ellen Ford 1892–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,

Death Date: 16 Jun 1985

Death Location: Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA

Father: Benjamin Ford

Mother: Mary Hardin

Spouse(s): Noah Bishop

Children(s): Cleda Bishop, Wayne Bishop, Joyce Bishop, Donald Bishop

In 1892, Bertha Ellen Ford entered the world in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,, born to Benjamin Franklin Ford And Mary Susan Hardin. In 1900, Bertha Ellen Ford resided in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Bertha Ellen Ford resided in Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma, USA. Bertha Ellen Ford married Noah E Bishop, and had children including Cleda Lucille Bishop, Donald William Bishop, Joyce Bishop, Wayne E Bishop. Bertha Ellen Ford passed away in 1985 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Bertha Ellen Ford entered the world in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,, born to Benjamin Franklin Ford And Mary Susan Hardin.
  • In 1900, Bertha Ellen Ford resided in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Bertha Ellen Ford resided in Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Bertha Ellen Ford married Noah E Bishop, and had children including Cleda Lucille Bishop, Donald William Bishop, Joyce Bishop, Wayne E Bishop.
  • Bertha Ellen Ford passed away in 1985 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ford
1858–1930
Birth Location: Howard, Missouri, United States,
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Mary Hardin
1864–1930
Birth Location: Bee Branch, Chariton, Missouri, United States
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Spouses(s)

Noah Bishop
1889–1942
Birth Location: Simmons, Cass Twp, Texas, Missouri, USA
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Children(s)

Cleda Bishop
1913–2004
Birth Location: Chariton Co or, Texas, Missouri, United States,
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Wayne Bishop
1921–
Birth Location: Kansas
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Joyce Bishop
1924–
Birth Location: Kansas
JB
Donald Bishop
1926–2006
Birth Location: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
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Bertha Ford's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Ford
1892–1985
Birth Place: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Ford
1858–1930
Howard, Missouri, United States,
Mary (Susan) Hardin
1864–1930
Bee Branch, Chariton, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
John (Henry) Hardin
1841–1875
Kentucky
Zemira (Jane) Smith
1842–1875
Chariton, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Smith
1798–1891
Jane Bricken
1804–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Smith
1760–1827
Sarah Rodgers
1766–1808
William Bricken
1778–1840
Elizabeth Hardwick
1783–1854

Bertha Ford's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (Ellen) Ford (22 Mar 1892–16 Jun 1985) m. Noah (E) Bishop (26 Apr 1889–16 Jun 1942)
  1. 1. Cleda (Lucille) Bishop 1913–2004 m. Everett (E) Suggs 1909–
  2. 2. Wayne (E) Bishop 1921– m. Vislet Faye 1921–2009
    1. 1. William Bishop 1945–2006
  3. 3. Joyce Bishop 1924–
  4. 4. Donald (William) Bishop 1926–2006
    1. 1. Donna Bishop –2006
    2. 2. Terry Bishop –2006

Bertha Ford's Timeline

9 Records

1892
22 Mar 1892
Birth of Bertha Ellen Ford in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,
Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,
1900
1900
Age 8
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, USA
Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Coffeyville Ward 5, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Coffeyville Ward 5, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 33
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Coffeyville, Mont, Kansas
Coffeyville, Mont, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Bertha Ellen Ford resided here in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
1985
16 Jun 1985
Age 93
Death of Bertha Ellen Ford in Margate City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
Margate City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_98; Line: 21
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: T627_1247; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-16A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 140-54-3628; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1972
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coffeyville Ward 5, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: T625_541; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 1087
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 712; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 425.0; FHL microfilm: 2340447
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri; Roll: 847; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240847
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0265; FHL microfilm: 1375286
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Musselfork, Chariton, Missouri; Roll: 847; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240847

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Texhoma Ward 2, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0265; FHL microfilm: 1375286

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coffeyville Ward 5, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coffeyville Ward 5, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: T625_541; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 1087

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_98; Line: 21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: 712; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 425.0; FHL microfilm: 2340447

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coffeyville, Mont, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: T627_1247; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-16A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas; Roll: T627_1247; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-16A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1985
    Event Place: Margate City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 140-54-3628; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1972
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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