YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Ford 1653–1725 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 FEB 1653

Birth Location: Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England

Death Date: 1725

Death Location: British Colonial America

Father: William Ford

Mother: Elizabeth Jonson

Spouse(s): Rachel Jones

Children(s): Elizabeth Ford

In 1653, William Ford entered the world in Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, born to William Ford And Elizabeth Jonson. William Ford married Rachel Jones, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Ford. William Ford passed away in 1725 in British Colonial America.

Find more search results for William Ford
WF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1653, William Ford entered the world in Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, born to William Ford And Elizabeth Jonson.
  • William Ford married Rachel Jones, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Ford.
  • William Ford passed away in 1725 in British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ford's Ancestors

Self
William Ford
1653–1725
Birth Place: Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Parents
William Ford
1617–1677
Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Jonson
1622–1673
Stockton on Teme, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Robert Ford
1579–
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Richard Jonson
1602–
Stockton on Teme, Worcestershire, England
Joyce
–1677
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ford's Descendants

1.
WF
William Ford (2 FEB 1653–1725) m. Rachel Jones (1653–1676)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Ford 1675–1706 m. Martin Key 1660–1705
    1. 1. Martin (Key) Jr. 1703–1757 m. Elizabeth Buford 1708–1761
      1. 1. Luke Key 1747–1805 m. Winnifred Kimball 1765–1819
        1. 1. Nancy Key 1772–1852 m. Joseph (Marion) Pardue 1761–1846

William Ford's Timeline

3 Records

1653
2 FEB 1653
Birth of William Ford in Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
1725
1725
Age 72
Death of William Ford in British Colonial America
British Colonial America
1782
16 JUN 1782
Age 129
Burial of William Ford in Chislet, Kent, England
Chislet, Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 FEB 1653
    Event Place: Clifton On Teme, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 April 2018, 13:12), entry for William Ford(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LYTT-23H
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, William Ford, 02 Feb 1653); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 465,298.
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 JUN 1782
    Event Place: Chislet, Kent, England
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 April 2018, 13:12), entry for William Ford(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LYTT-23H
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018, William Ford, 02 Feb 1653); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 465,298.
    [3] Public Member Trees
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE