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Josephine Ford 1854 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1854

Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 7 Jun 1928

Death Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Ford

Mother: Sarah Robards

Spouse(s): Leonard SENSING

Children(s): Rosie Sensing, John Sensing, George Sensing, Herbert Sensing, Florance Sensing, Leonard Sensing

The story of Josephine Ford began in 1854 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States. In 1860, Josephine Ford resided in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Josephine Ford resided in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States. Josephine Ford married Leonard Madison SENSING, and had children including Rosie Sensing, John Sensing, George Riley Sensing, Herbert H Sensing, Florance Hattie Sensing, Leonard N Sensing. Josephine Ford passed away in 1928 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Josephine Ford began in 1854 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1860, Josephine Ford resided in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Josephine Ford resided in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States.
  • Josephine Ford married Leonard Madison SENSING, and had children including Rosie Sensing, John Sensing, George Riley Sensing, Herbert H Sensing, Florance Hattie Sensing, Leonard N Sensing.
  • Josephine Ford passed away in 1928 in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ford
1800 – 1860
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Sarah Robards
1812 – 1893
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SR

Spouses(s)

Leonard SENSING
1852 – 1924
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
LS

Children(s)

Rosie Sensing
1876 – 1950
Birth Location: Tennessee
RS
John Sensing
1879 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
JS
George Sensing
1882 – 1970
Birth Location: Dickson, Tennessee, United States
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Herbert Sensing
1887 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
HS
Florance Sensing
1894 – 1968
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
FS
Leonard Sensing
1898 – 1935
Birth Location: Tennessee
LS

Josephine Ford's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Ford
1854 – 1928
Birth Place: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John T Ford
1800 – 1860
Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Robards
1812 – 1893
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Larkin (S) Ford
1773 – 1847
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Ford
1775 –
Great-Grandparents
Simeon Ford
1750 – 1833
Winifred Morgan
1755 – 1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josephine Ford's Descendants

1.
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Josephine Ford (Oct 1854 – 7 Jun 1928) m. Leonard (Madison) SENSING (6 Nov 1852 – 7 Oct 1924)
  1. 1. Rosie Sensing (1876 – 1950)
  2. 2. John Sensing (1879 – )
  3. 3. George (Riley) Sensing (17 Sep 1882 – 6 Jun 1970)
  4. 4. Herbert (H) Sensing (Dec 1887 – )
  5. 5. Florance (Hattie) Sensing (17 May 1894 – 6 Oct 1968) m. William (Mckinley) Miles (9 Mar 1896 – 13 Jun 1968)
    1. 1. Minie (Leona) Miles (29 Sep 1914 – 28 Apr 2002) m. Willie (Harvel) Kimbro (16 Dec 1906 – 5 Sep 2001) m. Ewing (Boaz) Story (11 Aug 1907 – Feb 1979)
      1. 1. Donald Story (1932 – )
      2. 2. Linda (Faye) Story (8/7/1943 – ) m. William (Arville) Dotson m. William (Leo) Johnson (1942 – ) m. Milton (O) Gill (5/17/1944 – 1 Jun 2011)
        1. 1. Timothy (Wayne) Dotson m. Anita Writghtner
        2. 2. Melody (Lynn) Dotson
        3. 3. Connie (Marie) Johnson (11/28/1961 – ) m. Darren (Forest) John (21 Jul 1960 – ) m. Michael (Dean) Andres (5 Feb 1958 – )
    2. 2. Josie (Odelle) Miles (1917 – )
    3. 3. William (L) Miles (about 1920 – )
    4. 4. Mildred (L) Miles (abt 1928 – )
  6. 6. Leonard (N) Sensing (1898 – 1935)

Josephine Ford's Timeline

9 Records

1854
Oct 1854
Birth of Josephine Ford in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 6
Josephine Ford resided here in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 16
Josephine Ford resided here in District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 26
Josephine Ford resided here in District 8, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
District 8, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
Josephine Ford resided here in Civil District 8, Dickson, Tennessee
Civil District 8, Dickson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 56
Josephine Ford resided here in Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 66
Josephine Ford resided here in Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
1928
7 Jun 1928
Age 74
Death of Josephine Ford in Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1928
9 Jun 1928
Age 74
Burial of Josephine Ford in Dickson, Tennessee
Dickson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1854
    Event Place: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955, Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1567; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Fayette, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 448; Image: 305.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Fayette, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 448; Image: 305.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Fayette, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1567; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 15, Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955, Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955, Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
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