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Rhoda Ford 1820–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 04 May 1896

Death Location: Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Stephen Ford

Mother: Malinda Meadows

Spouse(s): David Walker

Children(s): Pvt Walker, Martha Walker, Sarah Walker, Mary Walker, Mary Walker, George Walker, Stephen Walker, William Walker, Matthew Walker

Rhoda Ford was born in 1820 in Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Stephen Ford And Malinda Meadows. In 1850, Rhoda Ford resided in Subdivision 4, Washington County, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Rhoda Ford resided in District 15, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA. Rhoda Ford married David Hill Walker, and had children including George Washington Walker, Martha Jane Walker, Mary Elizabeth Walker, Mary Emaline Walker, Matthew Walker, Pvt John Walker, Sarah Ann Walker, Stephen Ford Walker, William Alexander Walker. Rhoda Ford passed away in 1896 in Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Rhoda Ford was born in 1820 in Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Stephen Ford And Malinda Meadows.
  • In 1850, Rhoda Ford resided in Subdivision 4, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Rhoda Ford resided in District 15, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rhoda Ford married David Hill Walker, and had children including George Washington Walker, Martha Jane Walker, Mary Elizabeth Walker, Mary Emaline Walker, Matthew Walker, Pvt John Walker, Sarah Ann Walker, Stephen Ford Walker, William Alexander Walker.
  • Rhoda Ford passed away in 1896 in Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Ford
1786–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SF
Malinda Meadows
1798–1869
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

David Walker
1810–1891
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
DW

Children(s)

Pvt Walker
1839–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
PW
Martha Walker
1859–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MW
Sarah Walker
1861–1956
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SW
Mary Walker
1840–1924
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MW
Mary Walker
1849–1923
Birth Location: –
MW
George Walker
1845–1889
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
GW
Stephen Walker
1835–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SW
William Walker
1836–1863
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
WW
Matthew Walker
1856–1893
Birth Location: –
MW

Rhoda Ford's Ancestors

Self
Rhoda Ford
1820–1896
Birth Place: Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Stephen Ford
1786–1860
Tennessee, USA
Malinda Meadows
1798–1869
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John Ford
1759–1819
Maryland, USA
Sarah North
1778–
Northington, Hampshire, England
Francis Meadows
1754–1836
Frances Bush
1772–1853
Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ann Joy
–1820
Isaiah North
1754–1821
Anna Bidwell
1758–1817
Francis Meadows
1730–1820
John Bush
1742–1798
Elizabeth Walton
1745–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Penn
1673–1736
Elizabeth Dutton
1690–1717
Joseph North
1730–1775
Isaac Bidwell
1723–1793
Anna Porter
1724–1809
Thomas Meador
1680–1758
Elizabeth Wood
1680–
Philip Bush
1710–1771
Mary Bryan
1710–1772
Robert Walton
1717–1750
Sally Hughes
1724–1821

Rhoda Ford's Descendants

1.
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Rhoda Ford (1820–04 May 1896) m. David (Hill) Walker (16 May 1810–24 Dec 1891)
  1. 1. Pvt (John) Walker 1839–1910 m. Mary (Emaline) Brewer 1845–1913
    1. 1. James (Nathan) Walker 1879–1956
    2. 2. Anna (Edna) Walker 1873–1931
    3. 3. Betsy (Jane) Walker 1882–1973 m. James (W) Whitaker 1878–
      1. 1. Mary (Alpha) Whitaker 1907–
      2. 2. Carl (William) Whitaker 1910–1983 m. Nancy Addline 1911–
      3. 3. Theodore (Paul) Whitaker 1913–1967
      4. 4. Lay (E) Whitaker 1905–
      5. 5. Iva (Ethel) Whitaker 1905–
    4. 4. George (William) Walker 1882–1920 m. Elizabeth (Delphia) Hankins 1901–1927 m. Minnie Halford 1885–1911
      1. 1. Lillie (M) Walker 1906–1928 m. Herschel (Kiah) Payne 1905–1987
      2. 2. Loyd (Delmar) Walker 1918–2002 m. Elda (M.) _____ 1921–1988
        1. 1. Willa (Jean) Walker 1939–1999 m. Billy (Wayne) Dixon 1932–1999
        2. 2. Barbara (Louise) Walker 1947–1947
      3. 3. John (E) Walker 1909–
      4. 4. Elmer Walker 1904–1924
    5. 5. David (Russell) Walker 1868–1954 m. Clara (Elizabeth) Hook 1877–1920
      1. 1. Howard (M) Walker 1906–1983 m. Josephine (A.) Hall 1912–1974
      2. 2. John (W) Walker 1911–
      3. 3. George (W.) Walker 1897–1938
    6. 6. Stephen (Amos) Walker 1870–1958
  2. 2. Martha (Jane) Walker 1859–1930 m. John (Richard) Hyder 1858–1939
    1. 1. Amanda Hyder 1892–1979
    2. 2. Bye (Lincoln) Hyder 1884–1897
    3. 3. Flora (G) Hyder 1889–1914
    4. 4. Sallie (J) Hyder 1885–1967
  3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Walker 1861–1956 m. Oliver (Henry) Perry 1850–1939
    1. 1. Nora (S.) Perry 1885–1973 m. Darius (Lafayett) Davis 1884–1918
    2. 2. Clara (Mae) Perry 1892–1928
    3. 3. Henry (Hughes) Perry 1883–1936 m. Lillie (Mae) Hutcheson 1886–1941
      1. 1. Eston (Lee) Perry 1911–1960
      2. 2. Arnold (R) Perry 1922–
      3. 3. Carl (Dexter) Perry 1919–1999
        1. 1. Carolyn (J.) Perry 1946–2010
      4. 4. Ray Perry 1909–1909
      5. 5. Clarence (W) Perry 1908–
      6. 6. Norma (Maria) Perry 1924–2009
      7. 7. Geneva (Alta) Perry 1919–2012
      8. 8. Mary Perry 1909–1909
      9. 9. Freda (E) Perry 1918–
      10. 10. Harold Perry 1920–
    4. 4. Frederick (Hall) Perry 1888–1975 m. Lillie (Grace) Stone 1889–1982
      1. 1. Zeno (H) Perry 1913–
      2. 2. Zenia (Hazel) Perry 1916–
      3. 3. Buleuh (M) Perry 1923–
      4. 4. Zella (H) Perry 1919–
      5. 5. Zenabia Perry 1915–
    5. 5. Samuel Perry 1908–
  4. 4. Mary (Emaline) Walker 1840–1924 m. John Hankins 1815–
    1. 1. Matthew Hankins 1883–
    2. 2. Isaac (E) Hankins 1881–
    3. 3. John (Jackson Hankins) Jr. 1878– m. Willie (Phoebe) Crawford 1883–1957
      1. 1. Stevy Hankins 1925–
      2. 2. J (T) Hankins 1923–
      3. 3. Wooterd (R) Hankins 1910–
      4. 4. Joseph (C) Hankins 1919–
      5. 5. Margaret (F) Hankins 1911–
      6. 6. William (J) Hankins 1916–
      7. 7. Jessie (G) Hankins 1913–
      8. 8. Avis Hankins 1909–
      9. 9. Mary (Hankins) Davis 1918–1992
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Walker 1849–1923
  6. 6. George (Washington) Walker 1845–1889 m. Mary (Catherine) Hale 1849–1932
    1. 1. Susan (Rhoda) Walker 1867–1927
    2. 2. Elijah (Franklin) Walker 1876–1956 m. Sarah (Janette "Nettie") Bolton 1879–1958
      1. 1. Aulty (Litton) Walker 1903–1992
      2. 2. Billie Walker 1901–
      3. 3. Ela Walker 1906–
      4. 4. William (Estle) Walker 1900– m. Loutish (C) ______ 1906–
        1. 1. S (Angilea) Walker 1925–
        2. 2. Carl (B) Walker 1922–
      5. 5. T (Lee) Walker 1911–
      6. 6. Mary (C) Walker 1898–
      7. 7. Emma Walker 1907–
      8. 8. Maxie (Lee) Walker 1919–
      9. 9. Margaret (Ester) Walker 1913–2002 m. Chester (A.) Miller 1911–1996
      10. 10. Mamie Walker 1899–
      11. 11. W (Blake) Walker 1916–1994 m. Willie (Frances) _____ 1923–1975
    3. 3. William (David) Walker 1874–1918
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Walker 1871–1911
    5. 5. Jerushie (Jane) Walker 1872–1897
  7. 7. Stephen (Ford) Walker 1835–1913 m. Eliza (E.) Stone 1850–1939 m. Mary (Ann) Braddock 1831–1888
    1. 1. James (Hill) Walker 1855–1911 m. Delila (Jo Ann) Loyd 1869–1905 m. Elizabeth _____ 1860–
      1. 1. Edward (V) Walker 1895–
      2. 2. Pennie Walker 1900–
      3. 3. Gather Walker 1897–
      4. 4. Effie Walker 1888–
      5. 5. Mirtie (A) Walker 1893–
      6. 6. Lester (F) Walker 1889–
      7. 7. Minnie (P) Walker 1898–
      8. 8. John (E) Walker 1890–
    2. 2. Elmer (R.) Walker 1890–1954 m. Rachel _____ 1913– m. Gertrude Hamilton 1890–1954
      1. 1. Pauline Walker 1913–
      2. 2. Elmer (F) Walker 1925–
      3. 3. Mvis (C) Walker 1920–
      4. 4. Magne (Caroline) Walker 1915–
      5. 5. Janie Walker 1912–2007
      6. 6. George (S) Walker 1918–
    3. 3. Mary (Catherine) Walker 1863–1927
    4. 4. Alexander (Morrow) Walker 1858–1885
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Walker 1857–1873
    6. 6. Edgar Walker 1890–1890
    7. 7. William (Sherman) Walker 1866–1949 m. Nancy (E.) _____ 1878–
      1. 1. Robert (L) Walker 1909–
      2. 2. John (A) Walker 1899–
      3. 3. Mary (Janie M.) Walker 1897–
      4. 4. William (C) Walker 1901–
  8. 8. William (Alexander) Walker 1836–1863 m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Morrow 1837–1906
    1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth (Lee)) Walker 1853–1945
    2. 2. Samuel (E.) Walker 1861–1935
  9. 9. Matthew Walker 1856–1893

Rhoda Ford's Timeline

7 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Rhoda Ford in Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Rhoda Ford resided here in Subdivision 4, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 4, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Rhoda Ford resided here in District 15, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Rhoda Ford resided here in District 12, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Rhoda Ford resided here in District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Rhoda Ford resided here in District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1896
04 May 1896
Age 76
Death of Rhoda Ford in Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Bledsoe, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Fincastle, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 232A; Image: 470
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 15, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 96; Image: 200; Family History Library Film: 805269
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 5A; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 553014
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 301B; Image: 608; Family History Library Film: 553067
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Bledsoe, Tennessee
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 387; Image: 223; Family History Library Film: 805240
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 May 1896
    Event Place: Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bellview, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 15, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 15, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 96; Image: 200; Family History Library Film: 805269
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 387; Image: 223; Family History Library Film: 805240

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo Ridge, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 301B; Image: 608; Family History Library Film: 553067

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 301B; Image: 608; Family History Library Film: 553067

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Robersons Crossroads, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 5A; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 5A; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 4, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M432_898; Page: 232A; Image: 470
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