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Stephen Decatur Ford 1847–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1847

Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Nov 1934

Death Location: Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Ford

Mother: Ann Petree

Spouse(s): Clara Housley

Children(s): Joseph Ford, Pheby Ford, Malinda Ford, Nancy Ford, John Ford, Robert Ford

The story of Stephen Decatur Ford began in 1847 in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Stephen Decatur Ford resided in Subdivision 17, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Stephen Decatur Ford resided in District 8, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA. Stephen Decatur Ford married Clara Housley, and had children including John F Ford, Joseph Ford, Malinda Ford, Nancy J Ford, Pheby K Ford, Robert Ford. Stephen Decatur Ford passed away in 1934 in Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Stephen Decatur Ford began in 1847 in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Stephen Decatur Ford resided in Subdivision 17, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Stephen Decatur Ford resided in District 8, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Stephen Decatur Ford married Clara Housley, and had children including John F Ford, Joseph Ford, Malinda Ford, Nancy J Ford, Pheby K Ford, Robert Ford.
  • Stephen Decatur Ford passed away in 1934 in Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ford
1824–1899
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
JF
Ann Petree
1825–1878
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
AP

Spouses(s)

Clara Housley
1852–1889
Birth Location: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
CH

Children(s)

Joseph Ford
1876–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JF
Pheby Ford
1874–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
PF
Malinda Ford
1878–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MF
Nancy Ford
1880–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
NF
John Ford
1872–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JF
Robert Ford
1871–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RF

Stephen Ford's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Ford
1847–1934
Birth Place: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John C. Ford
1824–1899
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Ann Petree
1825–1878
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Ford
1786–1860
Tennessee, USA
Malinda Meadows
1798–1869
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ford
1759–1819
Sarah North
1778–
Francis Meadows
1754–1836
Frances Bush
1772–1853
2nd-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

Stephen Ford's Descendants

1.
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Stephen (Decatur) Ford (1847–6 Nov 1934) m. Clara Housley (1852–18 Jun 1889)
  1. 1. Joseph Ford 1876–
  2. 2. Pheby (K.) Ford 1874–
  3. 3. Malinda Ford 1878–
  4. 4. Nancy (J.) Ford 1880–
  5. 5. John (F.) Ford 1872–
  6. 6. Robert Ford 1871–

Stephen Ford's Timeline

8 Records

1847
1847
Birth of Stephen Decatur Ford in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
Stephen Decatur Ford resided here in Subdivision 17, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 17, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Stephen Decatur Ford resided here in District 8, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Stephen Decatur Ford resided here in District1, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
District1, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Stephen Decatur Ford resided here in Craigs, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Craigs, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1890
1890
Age 43
Stephen Decatur Ford resided here in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1932
17 Sep 1932
Age 85
Death of Stephen Decatur Ford in Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
1934
6 Nov 1934
Age 87
Burial of Stephen Decatur Ford in Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Valley Cemetery Relocation Files, 1933-1990
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Craigs, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 364D; Enumeration District: 118
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1516; Page: 5A; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 553015
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M432_872; Page: 311B; Image: 75
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 469; Image: 390; Family History Library Film: 805240
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Relocated Cemeteries Index, 1787-1975
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1218.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WBF

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1932
    Event Place: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Valley Cemetery Relocation Files, 1933-1990
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Relocated Cemeteries Index, 1787-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Demory, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee Valley Cemetery Relocation Files, 1933-1990
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Relocated Cemeteries Index, 1787-1975

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 469; Image: 390; Family History Library Film: 805240

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M432_872; Page: 311B; Image: 75

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District1, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1516; Page: 5A; Image: 14; Family History Library Film: 553015

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Craigs, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Craigs, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Family History Film: 1255246; Page: 364D; Enumeration District: 118
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