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Richard Joseph Ford 1859 – 1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1859

Birth Location: Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 15 November 1932

Death Location: Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: William Ford

Mother: Amy Collins

Spouse(s): Sarah Johnson, Dana Johnson

Children(s): George Ford

In 1859, Richard Joseph Ford entered the world in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Daniel Ford and Amy Jane Collins. In 1860, Richard Joseph Ford resided in District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Richard Joseph Ford resided in District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee, U. Richard Joseph Ford married Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Dana E Johnson, and had children including George Grover Ford. Richard Joseph Ford passed away in 1932 in Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Richard Joseph Ford entered the world in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Daniel Ford and Amy Jane Collins.
  • In 1860, Richard Joseph Ford resided in District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Richard Joseph Ford resided in District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee, U.
  • Richard Joseph Ford married Sarah Elizabeth Johnson, Dana E Johnson, and had children including George Grover Ford.
  • Richard Joseph Ford passed away in 1932 in Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ford
1821 – 1898
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
WF
Amy Collins
1825 – 1861
Birth Location: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
AC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Johnson
1862 – 1901
Birth Location: Tennessee
SJ
Dana Johnson
1860 –
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
DJ

Children(s)

George Ford
1891 – 1925
Birth Location: Texas, United States
GF

Richard Ford's Ancestors

Self
Richard Ford
1859 – 1932
Birth Place: Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Daniel Ford
1821 – 1898
Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Amy (Jane) Collins
1825 – 1861
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Ford's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Joseph) Ford (20 May 1859 – 15 November 1932) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Johnson (2 Apr 1862 – 17 Mar 1901) m. Dana (E) Johnson (1860 – )
  1. 1. George (Grover) Ford (25 Sep 1891 – 23 Oct 1925) m. Josephene ("Josie" Lee) Clemmons (06 Aug 1897 – 14 Jul 1982)
    1. 1. Grover (Armond) Ford (2 Jan 1918 – 25 July 1964) m. Evelyn (Lee) Rhea (12 Aug 1920 – 1 April 1989)
      1. 1. Elmer (Monroe) Ford (1936 – ) m. Quetha (Jan) Dodd (21 June 1938 – 27 January 2017)
        1. 1. Rick Ford (abt 1959 – ) m. Paula Hager (2 Apr 1961 – )
        2. 2. Sheila (Jan) Ford (09 Oct 1964 – ) m. Dale (Franklin) Link (05 May 1965 – )
        3. 3. LaVoid Ford
    2. 2. Etna (Lee) Ford (3 Jan 1920 – 2 Dec 2005)

Richard Ford's Timeline

6 Records

1859
20 May 1859
Birth of Richard Joseph Ford in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
Richard Joseph Ford resided here in District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Richard Joseph Ford resided here in District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Richard Joseph Ford resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Milam, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Milam, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Richard Joseph Ford resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1932
15 November 1932
Age 73
Death of Richard Joseph Ford in Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1859
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339832
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 596A; Family History Library Film: 553031
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Milam, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241659
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1253; Page: 84; Family History Library Film: 805253
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1253; Page: 84; Family History Library Film: 805253

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10 Subdivision 43, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 596A; Family History Library Film: 553031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Milam, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241659

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 November 1932
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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