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Robert Ashley Ford 1891–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Apr 1891

Birth Location: Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 17 Sep 1980

Death Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Father: David Ford

Mother: Annie Chalk

Spouse(s): Ethel Cunningham

Children(s):

The story of Robert Ashley Ford began in 1891 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, Robert Ashley Ford resided in Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In 1914, Robert Ashley Ford resided in Canada. Robert Ashley Ford married Ella, Ethel Weir Cunningham. Robert Ashley Ford passed away in 1980 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Ashley Ford began in 1891 in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1901, Robert Ashley Ford resided in Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • In 1914, Robert Ashley Ford resided in Canada.
  • Robert Ashley Ford married Ella, Ethel Weir Cunningham.
  • Robert Ashley Ford passed away in 1980 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Ford's Ancestors

Self
Robert Ford
1891–1980
Birth Place: Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Parents
David Ford
1861–1951
Nayland, Suffolk, England
Annie (Benson) Chalk
1858–1908
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Ford's Timeline

7 Records

1891
27 Apr 1891
Birth of Robert Ashley Ford in Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 10
Robert Ashley Ford resided here in Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1914
1914
Age 23
Robert Ashley Ford resided here in Canada
Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 30
Robert Ashley Ford resided here in Williams Lake, Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada
Williams Lake, Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada
1942
1942
Age 51
Robert Ashley Ford resided here in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
1953
1953
Age 62
Robert Ashley Ford resided here in Esquimalt; Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Esquimalt; Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
1980
17 Sep 1980
Age 89
Death of Robert Ashley Ford in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Canada, WWI CEF Attestation Papers
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 545-09-1996; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [5] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page: 5; Family No: 45
    [6] Ontario, Canada Births, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS929; Reel: 106
    [7] Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Index to Aliens, Not Including Filipinos, East Indians, and Chinese, Arriving by Vessel or at the Land Border at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 2945984; Record Group Title: Records of the Im
    [8] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 13; Census Place: Williams Lake, Cariboo, British Columbia; Page Number: 3
    [9] Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 3190 - 29
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Times Colonist; Publication Date: 5 Oct 1980; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.6477341,0.7482727,0.71610296&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Cowichan, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page: 5; Family No: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canada, WWI CEF Attestation Papers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Williams Lake, Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 13; Census Place: Williams Lake, Cariboo, British Columbia; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1921
    Record Source: Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Index to Aliens, Not Including Filipinos, East Indians, and Chinese, Arriving by Vessel or at the Land Border at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 2945984; Record Group Title: Records of the Im

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Esquimalt; Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Times Colonist; Publication Date: 5 Oct 1980; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.6477341,0.7482727,0.71610296&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1980
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 545-09-1996; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Times Colonist; Publication Date: 5 Oct 1980; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.6477341,0.7482727,0.71610296&xid=2378

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