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Henry Ford 1780–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: November 15, 1780

Birth Location: Delaware

Death Date: July 7, 1839

Death Location: Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio

Father: Richard Ford

Mother: Mary Gilliss

Spouse(s): Susanna Armstrong

Children(s): Elizabeth Ford

Henry Ford was born in 1780 in Delaware, the child of Richard Ford And Mary Gilliss. In 1820, Henry Ford resided in Hamilton, Warren, Ohio, United States. In 1830, Henry Ford resided in Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio, USA. Henry Ford married Susanna Armstrong, and had children including Elizabeth Ford. Henry Ford passed away in 1839 in Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio.

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Biography

  • Henry Ford was born in 1780 in Delaware, the child of Richard Ford And Mary Gilliss.
  • In 1820, Henry Ford resided in Hamilton, Warren, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1830, Henry Ford resided in Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio, USA.
  • Henry Ford married Susanna Armstrong, and had children including Elizabeth Ford.
  • Henry Ford passed away in 1839 in Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Ford
1755–1809
Birth Location: St. Stephens Parish, Cecil County, Maryland
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Mary Gilliss
1755–1808
Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Susanna Armstrong
1784–1859
Birth Location: Delaware
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Ford
1806–1892
Birth Location: Kent County, Delaware
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Henry Ford's Ancestors

Self
Henry Ford
1780–1839
Birth Place: Delaware
Parents
Richard Ford
1755–1809
St. Stephens Parish, Cecil County, Maryland
Mary Gilliss
1755–1808
Anne Arundel, Maryland
Grandparents
John Ford
1735–
St. Stephens Parish, Cecil County, Maryland
Ann Edwards
1735–1803
Maryland
Henry Gilliss
1728–1767
South River Neck, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Agnes (Esther) Belt
1727–1765
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Mary Hill
1707–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Ford's Descendants

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Henry Ford (November 15, 1780–July 7, 1839) m. Susanna Armstrong (1784–January 12, 1859)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Ford 1806–1892 m. Adam Simonton 1798–1885
    1. 1. Susan Simonton 1848–1848
    2. 2. John (Halia) Simonton 1844–1923
    3. 3. Mary (E) Simonton 1842–
    4. 4. Adam Simonton 1839–1934
    5. 5. James (Ford) Simonton 1837–1906 m. Margaret (E) Cummins 1838–1888
      1. 1. Charles (Allen) Simonton 1865–1929 m. Effa (May) Wheeler 1874–1966
        1. 1. Hugo (Allen) Simonton 1895–1994 m. Edith (Ellen) Ross 1895–1982
        2. 2. Floy (Arden "Happy") Simonton 1902–1973 m. Anna (Magdalene) Rossell 1909–1984
        3. 3. Lester (Marvin) Simonton 1908–1971
      2. 2. Clarence (Eugene) Simonton 1871–1930 m. Kate (Estelle) Weaver 1875–1962
        1. 1. Mark (Loyd) Simonton 1914–1976
      3. 3. Edna (Adella (Della)) Simonton 1873–1954 m. Charles (Henry) Johnston 1863–1930
        1. 1. Robert (Maurice) Johnston 1893–1968 m. Clarice (Louise VAN) GUNDY 1898–1982
        2. 2. Steva Fern 1902–1982 m. George (Preston) Scott 1894–1979
    6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Simonton 1836–1911
    7. 7. Richard Simonton 1832–1924 m. Angeline Hooten 1841–1927
      1. 1. Francis (Marion) Simonton 1858–1933 m. Mary (M) Lamb 1866–1913
        1. 1. Jeannette Simonton 1889– m. Charles (Henry) Freyermuth 1885–1951
        2. 2. Tolliver (Jole) Simonton 1890–1965 m. Harmka Sleaper 1893–1991
      2. 2. Albert (Lee) Simonton 1875–1964 m. Alice (Clementine) Moses 1881–1949
        1. 1. Vurgel (Earl) Simonton 1901–1976
      3. 3. Daisy (Mae) Smith 1878–1975 m. Riley (Henry) Smith 1877–1961
        1. 1. Ruby (Mae) Smith 1907–2002 m. Clarence (William) Binford 1902–1977
    8. 8. Theopolis Simonton 1830–1918
    9. 9. Henry Simonton 1828–
    10. 10. John (Hiram) Simonton 1827–1895 m. Elizabeth Hewitt 1826–
      1. 1. Anna Simonton 1858–1929 m. James (Terrill) SHOWERS 1850–1918
        1. 1. Frank (Leonard) Showers 1900–1977
    11. 11. Amanda Simonton 1834– m. Washington (W.) Walker 1826–1904
      1. 1. Adam (Simonton) Walker 1876–1946
        1. 1. Arthur (Matthews) Walker 1901–1982
      2. 2. Cordelia Primm 1851–1942
        1. 1. Lillian (Mae) Primm 1873–1920 m. Joseph (Sebastian) Graham 1871–1958
        2. 2. Alma Primm 1883–1970 m. Charles (Lester) Venard 1884–1982
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Walker 1855–1934 m. James (Lafayette) Daley 1848–1932
        1. 1. Frank (Cye) Daley 1887–1965 m. Goldie (Ellen) Kramer 1890–1946
        2. 2. Harry (Jasper) Daley 1890–1968 m. Elva (A) Harris 1890–1986
        3. 3. James (Orville) Daley 1894–1960 m. Lucy (B) Wilder 1891–1980
        4. 4. Dewey (David) Daley 1898–1984 m. Anna (E) Mattson 1900–1979
      4. 4. Henry (Ford) Walker 1860–1948 m. Frances (Belle) Whiteman 1866–1922
        1. 1. Nola (May A. Walker McNamara) Carmody 1886–1975 m. William (Aloysius Charles) McNamara 1881–1931
      5. 5. William (Lewis) Walker 1865–1904 m. Elsa (Sedate) Cook 1868–1940
        1. 1. Haven (Louis Walker,) Sr. 1892–1988 m. Ruth (Lucinda) Chenowith 1895–1969
        2. 2. Elsa (Maude) Walker 1890–1891
        3. 3. Cecil (Leon) Walker 1894–1965 m. Lorita (Mae) Cooper 1891–1966 m. Roxie (Alice) Poland 1897–1986

Henry Ford's Timeline

4 Records

1780
November 15, 1780
Birth of Henry Ford in Delaware
Delaware
1820
1820
Age 40
Henry Ford resided here in Hamilton, Warren, Ohio, United States
Hamilton, Warren, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 50
Henry Ford resided here in Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio, USA
Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio, USA
1839
July 7, 1839
Age 59
Death of Henry Ford in Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio
Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: November 15, 1780
    Event Place: Delaware

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hamilton, Warren, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hamilton, Warren, Ohio; Page: 444; NARA Roll: M33_87; Image: 388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hopkinsville, Warren, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 142; Page: 300; Family History Library Film: 0337953

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 7, 1839
    Event Place: Hamilton Township, Warren County, Ohio
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