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Lydia E Ford 1887–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1887

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: Jan 1977

Death Location: Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Ford

Mother: Elvira Cox

Spouse(s): Elijah Adams

Children(s):

In 1887, Lydia E Ford entered the world in Tennessee, born to John Robert Ford And Elvira Cox. In 1900, Lydia E Ford resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Lydia E Ford resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Lydia E Ford married Elijah Shipley Adams. Lydia E Ford passed away in 1977 in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Lydia E Ford entered the world in Tennessee, born to John Robert Ford And Elvira Cox.
  • In 1900, Lydia E Ford resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Lydia E Ford resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Lydia E Ford married Elijah Shipley Adams.
  • Lydia E Ford passed away in 1977 in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ford
1851–1904
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Elvira Cox
1850–1911
Birth Location: 12th District, Washington, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Elijah Adams
1874–1951
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EA

Children(s)

Lydia Ford's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Ford
1887–1977
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John Robert Ford
1851–1904
Tennessee
Elvira Cox
1850–1911
12th District, Washington, Tennessee
Grandparents
Calvin Cox
1816–1893
Washington County, Tennessee
Phoebe Barron
1820–1852
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Cox
1774–1842
Sarah Jackson
1777–1860
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1742–1821
Sarah Tweedy
1744–1796
Joseph Barron
1752–1793
Sarah Murray
1760–1830
Jacob Jobe
1737–1808
Deborah MacKay
1748–1814

Lydia Ford's Timeline

7 Records

1887
25 Feb 1887
Birth of Lydia E Ford in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 13
Lydia E Ford resided here in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Lydia E Ford resided here in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Lydia E Ford resided here in District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Lydia E Ford resided here in Rural, Washington, Tennessee
Rural, Washington, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 53
Lydia E Ford resided here in 12th District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
12th District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1977
Jan 1977
Age 90
Death of Lydia E Ford in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03945; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 90-34
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-68-8773; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1959-1960
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 213
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1241604
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1241604

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03945; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 90-34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 12th District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03945; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 90-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1977
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-68-8773; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1959-1960
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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