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Reuben William Ford 1806–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1806

Birth Location: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Oct 1888

Death Location: Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Elizabeth England

Spouse(s): Suzannah Loden

Children(s): Rufus Ford, John Ford, Mabra Ford, Robinson Ford, Enoch Ford, Mary Ford, Samuel Ford, Araminta Ford, James Ford, William Ford, Mary Lynch, Malissa Colville

In 1806, Reuben William Ford entered the world in Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA, born to John Thomas Ford Sr And Elizabeth England. In 1830, Reuben William Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA. In 1838, Reuben William Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States. Reuben William Ford married Suzannah Susan Loden, and had children including Araminta Ford, Enoch Ford, James Ford, John Ford, Mabra Ford, Malissa Colville, Mary Eveline Lynch, Mary Ford, Robinson Ford, Rufus Steven Ford, Samuel Ford, William Thomas Ford. Reuben William Ford passed away in 1888 in Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1806, Reuben William Ford entered the world in Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA, born to John Thomas Ford Sr And Elizabeth England.
  • In 1830, Reuben William Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1838, Reuben William Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States.
  • Reuben William Ford married Suzannah Susan Loden, and had children including Araminta Ford, Enoch Ford, James Ford, John Ford, Mabra Ford, Malissa Colville, Mary Eveline Lynch, Mary Ford, Robinson Ford, Rufus Steven Ford, Samuel Ford, William Thomas Ford.
  • Reuben William Ford passed away in 1888 in Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1762–1844
Birth Location: Albermarle, Virginia, USA
JS
Elizabeth England
1764–1845
Birth Location: St James Northam, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
EE

Spouses(s)

Suzannah Loden
1802–1880
Birth Location: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
SL

Children(s)

Rufus Ford
1833–1863
Birth Location: Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
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John Ford
1830–1913
Birth Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
JF
Mabra Ford
1828–1850
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MF
Robinson Ford
1834–1941
Birth Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
RF
Enoch Ford
1841–
Birth Location: –
EF
Mary Ford
1844–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MF
Samuel Ford
1845–
Birth Location: –
SF
Araminta Ford
1848–
Birth Location: –
AF
James Ford
1847–1908
Birth Location: Adair County, Missouri, USA
JF
William Ford
1823–1888
Birth Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
WF
Mary Lynch
1841–1889
Birth Location: –
ML
Malissa Colville
1830–
Birth Location: –
MC

Reuben Ford's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Ford
1806–1888
Birth Place: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Thomas Ford Sr
1762–1844
Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth England
1764–1845
St James Northam, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Ebenezer Ford
1725–1805
Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Martha Howe
1734–1813
Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
John (Lea) England
1740–1840
Northam, Parish, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Ann Eubanks
1744–1844
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Barnabas Ford
1694–1746
Mary Humiston
1691–1773
John How
1700–1767
Abigail Sutliff
1702–1749
William I
1700–1768
Elizabeth Fairies
1709–1768
Margaret Lewis
1730–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Ford
1658–1694
Mary Brooks
1654–1712
John Humiston
1659–1696
Sarah Tuttle
1661–1676
John Howe
1667–1732
Ann Taylor
1684–1731
Joseph Lewis
1706–1783
Julia Marcum
1700–1767

Reuben Ford's Descendants

1.
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Reuben (William) Ford (11 Nov 1806–25 Oct 1888) m. Suzannah (Susan) Loden (About 1802–About 1880)
  1. 1. Rufus (Steven) Ford 1833–1863 m. Elinor (Eli) Ennis 1834–1887
    1. 1. William (Steven) Ford 1855–1925 m. Mary (Jane "Mattie") Price 1861–1902 m. Martha Baldwin 1865–
      1. 1. Louis (L) Ford 1888–1969 m. Salena (D) Denson 1904–1952 m. Katie (Jane) Buie 1903–1973 m. Viola Kays 1875–1930 m. Viola Hamilton 1882–
        1. 1. Carl (Bedford) Ford 1923–1984 m. Martha (Jo) dillion 1925–2010
        2. 2. Calvin (Louis) Ford 1026–1981 m. Nina (Faye) Earl 1924–2006
        3. 3. Ruby (Lee) Ford 1933–1989
        4. 4. Jimmy (Morris) Ford 1937–2004
        5. 5. James (Alfred) Ford 1928–1929
        6. 6. Pearl (Evelyn) Ford 1930–2009
        7. 7. Mabel (Louise) Ford 1924–1924
      2. 2. James (Edward) Ford 1876–1944
      3. 3. Rufus Ford 1879–1908
      4. 4. Cora Ford 1881–1951 m. Jesse (L) Willis 1881–
        1. 1. Mattie (Leone) Willis 1913–2006 m. Paul (West) Hays 1908–1994
        2. 2. Jessie (James) Willis 1920–1997 m. Faith Brown 1920–1982
        3. 3. Jessie (L) Willis 1912–
        4. 4. Myrtle Willis 1909–
        5. 5. Mable Willis 1908–
      5. 5. Reece (Bud) Ford 1885–1958 m. Ivy (Lee) Banta 1885–1974
        1. 1. Jessie (Lee) Ford 1920–1992 m. William (Richard) Gott 1913–1968
        2. 2. Elver Ford 1919–
        3. 3. Roy Ford 1916–
        4. 4. Maxine (Ann) Ford 1927–2006 m. Calvin (Henry) Scrimpsher 1913–1967
        5. 5. Don 1907–
      6. 6. James Ford 1894–
      7. 7. Bertha Ford 1891–
      8. 8. Ed (J.) Ford 1877–
      9. 9. James (K.) Ford 1894–
      10. 10. Lewis (L) Ford 1889–1969
      11. 11. William (E) Ford 1894–
      12. 12. Leslie (C) Ford 1907–
      13. 13. Fannie Ford 1902–
      14. 14. Larner (W) Ford 1898–
  2. 2. John Ford 1830–1913
  3. 3. Mabra Ford 1828–1850
  4. 4. Robinson Ford 1834–1941
  5. 5. Enoch Ford 1841–
  6. 6. Mary Ford 1844–
  7. 7. Samuel Ford 1845–
  8. 8. Araminta Ford 1848–
  9. 9. James Ford 1847–1908
  10. 10. William (Thomas) Ford 1823–1888
  11. 11. Mary (Eveline) Lynch 1841–1889
  12. 12. Malissa Colville 1830–

Reuben Ford's Timeline

9 Records

1806
11 Nov 1806
Birth of Reuben William Ford in Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 24
Reuben William Ford resided here in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
1838
1838
Age 32
Reuben William Ford resided here in Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
1839
1839
Age 33
Reuben William Ford resided here in Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 34
Reuben William Ford resided here in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Reuben William Ford resided here in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Reuben William Ford resided here in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Reuben William Ford resided here in Colville, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Colville, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1888
25 Oct 1888
Age 82
Death of Reuben William Ford in Benton County, Arkansas, USA
Benton County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1806
    Event Place: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1806; Birth city: Grassy Cove; Birth state: TN
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colville, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 386C; Enumeration District: 011; Image: 0777
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M593_47; Page: 289A; Image: 297195; Family History Library Film: 545546
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M432_25; Page: 71A; Image: 143
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 175; Page: 277; Family History Library Film: 0024533

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: 517; Page: 137; Image: 280; Family History Library Film: 0024542

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M432_25; Page: 71A; Image: 143

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M593_47; Page: 289A; Image: 297195; Family History Library Film: 545546

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Colville, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colville, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 386C; Enumeration District: 011; Image: 0777

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Benton County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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