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Melba L Ford 1905–1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 November 1905

Birth Location: Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 29 September 1993

Death Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Horace Ford

Mother: Odie Robinson

Spouse(s): Jack Davis

Children(s):

The story of Melba L Ford began in 1905 in Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America. In 1910, Melba L Ford resided in Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA. In 1920, Melba L Ford resided in Boyd, Wise, Texas, USA. Melba L Ford married Jack Elmo Davis. Melba L Ford passed away in 1993 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melba L Ford began in 1905 in Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Melba L Ford resided in Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Melba L Ford resided in Boyd, Wise, Texas, USA.
  • Melba L Ford married Jack Elmo Davis.
  • Melba L Ford passed away in 1993 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melba Ford's Ancestors

Self
Melba Ford
1905–1993
Birth Place: Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Horace Shaw Ford
1883–1974
Alabama
Odie (Edith) Robinson
1886–1960
Wise County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Lewis (Miles) Ford
1848–
Alabama
Alice (Louisa) Neighbores
1853–1941
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Ford
1823–1888
Sarah Ford
1824–1897
John Neighbores
1803–
Winny Neighbores
1808–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ford
1798–1837
Elizabeth Deavours
1797–
James Wofford
1801–1866
Altha McCrackin
1802–1840

Melba Ford's Timeline

6 Records

1905
17 November 1905
Birth of Melba L Ford in Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America
Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 5
Melba L Ford resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Melba L Ford resided here in Boyd, Wise, Texas, USA
Boyd, Wise, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Melba L Ford resided here in Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
1949
1949
Age 44
Melba L Ford resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1993
29 September 1993
Age 88
Death of Melba L Ford in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 November 1905
    Event Place: Rhome, Wise County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-32-6846; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boyd, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 341
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2406; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 332.0; FHL microfilm: 2342140
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0257; FHL microfilm: 1375613
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0257; FHL microfilm: 1375613

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boyd, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boyd, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 341

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Wise, Texas; Roll: 2406; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 332.0; FHL microfilm: 2342140

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Worth, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: Tarrant County,Texas, Probate Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 September 1993
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-32-6846; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Tarrant County,Texas, Probate Index, 1800-2012
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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