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Betty Ford 1895–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1895

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1 January 1969

Death Location: Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Oliver Ports

Mother: Della Ports

Spouse(s): Edward Spencer, John Anderson, Charles Collett

Children(s): Edward Spencer, Louise ANDERSON

The story of Betty Ford began in 1895 in Virginia. In 1900, Betty Ford resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1909, Betty Ford resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Betty Ford married Charles Nathaniel Collett, Edward Elevator Operator Spencer, Gilbert E Ford, John Morris Anderson, and had children including Bob, Edward Spencer, King, Louise Rhineheardt Anderson. Betty Ford passed away in 1969 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Betty Ford began in 1895 in Virginia.
  • In 1900, Betty Ford resided in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1909, Betty Ford resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Betty Ford married Charles Nathaniel Collett, Edward Elevator Operator Spencer, Gilbert E Ford, John Morris Anderson, and had children including Bob, Edward Spencer, King, Louise Rhineheardt Anderson.
  • Betty Ford passed away in 1969 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Betty Ford's Ancestors

Self
Betty Ford
1895–1969
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Oliver Cromwell Ports
1854–1943
Maryland, United States of America
Della (Ann) Ports
1862–1930
Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
David Portz
1805–1893
Baltimore County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Ports
1772–1854
Margaret Ports
1777–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Betty Ford's Descendants

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Betty Ford (abt 1895–1 January 1969) m. Edward (ELEVATOR OPERATOR) Spencer (20 January 1895–14 Apr 1957) m. John (Morris) Anderson (1888–18 October 1940) m. Charles (Nathaniel) Collett (abt 1878–)
  1. 1. Edward Spencer 1930–1998
  2. 2. Louise (Rhineheardt) ANDERSON 1913–1999 m. Harold (Oswald) Winters 1911–1987
    1. 1. Martha (Louise) Meadows 1930–1998

Betty Ford's Timeline

8 Records

1895
abt 1895
Birth of Betty Ford in Virginia
Virginia
1900
1900
Age 5
Betty Ford resided here in Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1909
30 Sep 1909
Age 14
Betty Ford resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Betty Ford resided here in Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Betty Ford resided here in Long Branch, Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Long Branch, Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Betty Ford resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 45
Betty Ford resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
1969
1 January 1969
Age 74
Death of Betty Ford in Alexandria City, Virginia, United States of America
Alexandria City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 114-14
    [2] Library of Birmingham; Birmingham, England, UK; Birmingham Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: Dro 39; Archive Roll: 536
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2341106
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1719; Page: 46; Enumeration District: 0039
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_366; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374379
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Lincoln County Tribune; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1945; Publication Place: North Platte, Nebraska, USA; ,0.6336353,0.38391748,0.71273494&xid=3355
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [12] U.S., WWII Alien Registration, 1940-1955, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration; Maryland, USA; Flexoline Index Data File, 1940-1955

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tanners Creek, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1719; Page: 46; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1909
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Ledger-Dispatch; Publication Date: 30 Sep 1909; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_366; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374379

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Long Branch, Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2341106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 114-14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 114-14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1952
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Bermuda
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 January 1969
    Event Place: Alexandria City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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