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Rufus Steven Ford 1833–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1833

Birth Location: Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 18 Sep 1863

Death Location: Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Reuben Ford

Mother: Suzannah Loden

Spouse(s): Elinor Ennis

Children(s): William Ford

In 1833, Rufus Steven Ford entered the world in Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA, born to Reuben William Ford And Suzannah Susan Loden. In 1840, Rufus Steven Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Rufus Steven Ford resided in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Rufus Steven Ford married Elinor Eli Ennis, Ellen Ennis, and had children including William Steven Ford. Rufus Steven Ford passed away in 1863 in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Rufus Steven Ford entered the world in Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA, born to Reuben William Ford And Suzannah Susan Loden.
  • In 1840, Rufus Steven Ford resided in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Rufus Steven Ford resided in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
  • Rufus Steven Ford married Elinor Eli Ennis, Ellen Ennis, and had children including William Steven Ford.
  • Rufus Steven Ford passed away in 1863 in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Ford
1806–1888
Birth Location: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
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Suzannah Loden
1802–1880
Birth Location: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elinor Ennis
1834–1887
Birth Location: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
EE

Children(s)

William Ford
1855–1925
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Rufus Ford's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Ford
1833–1863
Birth Place: Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Reuben William Ford
1806–1888
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Suzannah (Susan) Loden
1802–1880
Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Thomas Ford) Sr
1762–1844
Albermarle, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth England
1764–1845
St James Northam, Goochland County, Virginia, USA
William Loden
1763–1830
Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Polly) Gibson
1765–1844
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Ford
1725–1805
Martha Howe
1734–1813
John England
1740–1840
Ann Eubanks
1744–1844
Jesse Loden
1730–1810
Ann Loden
1730–1810
Joseph Gibson
1739–1804
Judith Gibson
1742–1808
2nd-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
Francis Dorsett
1704–1800
Mary Prather
1703–1759
Elizabeth Call
1711–1746

Rufus Ford's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (Steven) Ford (1833–18 Sep 1863) m. Elinor (Eli) Ennis (9 May 1834–14 Jul 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
        1. 1. Carolyn (Jo) Ford 1948–2010 m. Billy (Wayne) Simmons 1947–1994
      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
        1. 1. Terry (Dwain) Thompson 1951–2016
      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
        1. 1. Carolyn (June) Hays 1942–2013 m. Jesse (Boyd) Staggs 1939–2006
      2. 2. Jessie (James) Willis 1920–1997 m. Faith Brown 1920–1982
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ellen) Willis 1943–1985
        2. 2. Jessie (James) Willis 1942–2016
      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–

Rufus Ford's Timeline

6 Records

1833
1833
Birth of Rufus Steven Ford in Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 7
Rufus Steven Ford resided here in Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
Rufus Steven Ford resided here in Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Osage, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
Rufus Steven Ford resided here in Colville Township, Benton County, AR
Colville Township, Benton County, AR
1863
1 July 1863
Age 30
Rufus Steven Ford resided here in Lynn, Missouri, United States
Lynn, Missouri, United States
1863
18 Sep 1863
Age 30
Death of Rufus Steven Ford in Benton, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Washington County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Grassy Cove, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations, compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865; Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109; Roll #: 18
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colville, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M653_37; Page: 419; Family History Library Film: 803037
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M432_25; Page: 71A; Image: 143
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colville Township, Benton County, AR
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Colville, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: M653_37; Page: 419; Family History Library Film: 803037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Lynn, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Benton, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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