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Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. 1823–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1823

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 15 April 1890

Death Location: Union County, Arkansas, USA

Father: John Sr.

Mother:

Spouse(s): Celia Ford, Charlotte Ford

Children(s): William Ford, Minor Ford, Sam Ford, Lewis Jr., Martha Ford, Ella Ford-Rester, Lizzie Ford, Fanny Ford, Norris Ford, John Ford, Calvin Ford, Florence Ford, Celia Ford, Sam Ford, Lewis Jr

In 1823, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. entered the world in Tennessee, born to John W 1808 White Slave Owner 12 Alabama Wamble Womble Ford Sr And Ford Plantation. In 1860, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided in Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided in Ward 3, No Office, Union, Louisiana, USA. Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. married Celia Cely Sela 1840 Black Alabama Ford, Cenda Ford, Charlotte Sharlotte Ford, Henrietta Billingly, and had children including Calvin Nate Ford, Celia Sealy 1869 Black Arkansas Ford, Ella Hattie Lovelace Ford Rester, Fanny Ford, Florence Ford, John Ford, Lewis Ford Jr, Lizzie Ford, Martha Ford, Minor 1889 Black Louisiana Ford, Norris Ford, Sam F 1878 Black Arkansas See Andrew Ford, Sam Ford, Sealy Ford, William Will 1884 Black Louisiana Ford. Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. passed away in 1890 in Union County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. entered the world in Tennessee, born to John W 1808 White Slave Owner 12 Alabama Wamble Womble Ford Sr And Ford Plantation.
  • In 1860, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided in Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided in Ward 3, No Office, Union, Louisiana, USA.
  • Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. married Celia Cely Sela 1840 Black Alabama Ford, Cenda Ford, Charlotte Sharlotte Ford, Henrietta Billingly, and had children including Calvin Nate Ford, Celia Sealy 1869 Black Arkansas Ford, Ella Hattie Lovelace Ford Rester, Fanny Ford, Florence Ford, John Ford, Lewis Ford Jr, Lizzie Ford, Martha Ford, Minor 1889 Black Louisiana Ford, Norris Ford, Sam F 1878 Black Arkansas See Andrew Ford, Sam Ford, Sealy Ford, William Will 1884 Black Louisiana Ford.
  • Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. passed away in 1890 in Union County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lewis Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Lewis Sr.
1823–1890
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John W. (1808 White Slave Owner - 12 - Alabama) (Wamble) Womble Ford Sr.
1808–1860
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Berry) Ford
1778–1854
Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
Mary ("Polly"*) Bird
1778–1825
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ford
1753–1782
Esther Jessup
1754–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ford
1692–1748
William Jessop
1705–1781
Margaret (Jessop)
1727–1769

Lewis Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Lewis ("Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford) Sr. (30 May 1823–15 April 1890) m. Celia ("Cely" "Sela" (1840 Black - Alabama)) Ford (July 1840–6 Jun 1933) m. Charlotte ("Sharlotte") Ford (Oct 5 1831–April 5 1895)
  1. 1. William ("Will" (1884 Black - Louisiana)) Ford 1884–1930 m. Luella Jackson 1892–1981 m. Rosa Johnson 1890–
    1. 1. Rosie (Lee) Ford 1916–1999 m. Charles Lewis 1889–1983 m. Leroy Sims 1911–1960
      1. 1. Clarissa Lewis 1944–2018
    2. 2. Minor (J) Ford 1908–1950
    3. 3. Savannah Ford 1918–2004
    4. 4. Lena Ford 1914–1995
    5. 5. Ollie Ford 1921–
    6. 6. Melba (Gay) Ford 1928–2006
    7. 7. Margaret Ford 1923–1981
    8. 8. Audrey Ford 1924–1987
    9. 9. Elton Ford 1915–1988
  2. 2. Minor ((1889 Black - Louisiana)) Ford 1889–1973 m. Gladys Washington 1911– m. Minnie Reeves 1886–
  3. 3. Sam (F (1878 Black - Arkansas - see Andrew)) Ford 1878– m. Rosa Cobb 1896–
    1. 1. Anornco (L) Ford 1906–
    2. 2. Florence (L) Ford 1921–2003 m. Noble (Alexander) Phillips 1921–2003
      1. 1. Melvin (Leon) Phillips 1948–1987
    3. 3. Gertrude (L) Ford 1921–1975
    4. 4. Lillie Ford 1917–2002 m. Charles Criss 1905–1971 m. Piccolo Bouie 1911–1965
      1. 1. Loretta Bouie 1934–1999
    5. 5. Myrtle Ford 1910–1982
    6. 6. K (C) Ford 1906–
    7. 7. Anna (Lee) Ford 1908–
  4. 4. Lewis (Ford) Jr. 1865–1928 m. Mattie Tatum 1886–
    1. 1. James Ford 1904–1974
    2. 2. Sharlart Ford 1907–
    3. 3. Bertia Ford 1903–
  5. 5. Martha Ford 1871–
  6. 6. Ella ((Hattie Lovelace)) Ford-Rester 1873–1900 m. Frank Rester 1870–
    1. 1. Alvin Rester 1897–1988
    2. 2. Gid Rester 1894–1915
  7. 7. Lizzie Ford 1878–1940
  8. 8. Fanny Ford 1858–
  9. 9. Norris Ford 1853–1940 m. George (Ann) Wallace 1852–1900
    1. 1. Lee Ford 1893–1922
    2. 2. Roxie Ford 1889–
    3. 3. Leonia (D) Ford 1893–1922
    4. 4. Mack Ford 1897–1981
    5. 5. Rocksie Ford 1889–
    6. 6. Makie Ford 1895–1981
    7. 7. Pearl Ford 1896–
    8. 8. Fred Ford 1897–
  10. 10. John Ford 1851–1920
  11. 11. Calvin (Nate) Ford 1888–1972 m. Fannie Williams 1893–1958
    1. 1. Birdie (lee) Ford 1916–2002 m. Cortez Island 1919–1964 m. Emmett Williams 1910–1968 m. Grady Millage 1904–1956
      1. 1. Ruby (Lee) Millage 1934–1996
      2. 2. Thelma Millage 1938–1957
      3. 3. Pauline Millage 1936–2002
    2. 2. Lynward Ford 1931–2017
    3. 3. Susie Ford 1920–1972
    4. 4. Margaret Ford 1922–2000
    5. 5. Florence Ford 1925–2016
    6. 6. Willie (Cal) Ford 1929–1974
    7. 7. Robert (Leonard) Ford 1935–1969
    8. 8. Mary (Catherine) Ford 1927–1988
  12. 12. Florence Ford 1881–
  13. 13. Celia ("Sealy" (1869 Black - Arkansas)) Ford 1869– m. Phillip Merriweather 1865–
  14. 14. Sam Ford 1875–1969
  15. 15. Lewis (Ford) Jr 1841–1928

Lewis Sr.'s Timeline

6 Records

1823
30 May 1823
Birth of Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 37
Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided here in Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided here in Ward 3, No Office, Union, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, No Office, Union, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. resided here in Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
1890
15 April 1890
Age 67
Death of Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. in Union County, Arkansas, USA
Union County, Arkansas, USA
1891
18 Sep 1891
Age 68
Lewis "Louis" (1823 Mulatto - Tennessee - connection to Lynette Phillips) Ford Sr. was married in Union, AR
Union, AR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1823
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Union, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 286C; Enumeration District: 274
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Union, Louisiana; Roll: M593_534; Page: 63A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Brown, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M653_39; Page: 278; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
    [5] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Union, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Brown, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M653_39; Page: 278; Family History Library Film:
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, No Office, Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Union, Louisiana; Roll: M593_534; Page: 63A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Union, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Union, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 286C; Enumeration District: 274

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Union, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 April 1890
    Event Place: Union County, Arkansas, USA

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