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Willie Mae Ford 1907 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 August 1907

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 25 February 1985

Death Location: Harrison, Texas

Father: Walter Ford

Mother: Nellie Williams

Spouse(s): Rowe Ainsworth

Children(s): Betty Ainsworth, Mary Ainsworth, Kathy Ainsworth

In 1907, Willie Mae Ford entered the world in Texas, USA, born to Walter Lee Ford and Nellie Temple Williams. In 1910, Willie Mae Ford resided in Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas. In 1920, Willie Mae Ford resided in Marshall, Harrison, Texas. Willie Mae Ford married Rowe Brandon Ainsworth, and had children including Betty Ainsworth, Mary Lynell Ainsworth, Kathy Ainsworth. Willie Mae Ford passed away in 1985 in Harrison, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Willie Mae Ford entered the world in Texas, USA, born to Walter Lee Ford and Nellie Temple Williams.
  • In 1910, Willie Mae Ford resided in Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas.
  • In 1920, Willie Mae Ford resided in Marshall, Harrison, Texas.
  • Willie Mae Ford married Rowe Brandon Ainsworth, and had children including Betty Ainsworth, Mary Lynell Ainsworth, Kathy Ainsworth.
  • Willie Mae Ford passed away in 1985 in Harrison, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Ford's Ancestors

Self
Willie Ford
1907 – 1985
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
Walter Lee Ford
1883 – 1958
Pittsburgh, Texas, USA
Nellie (Temple) Williams
1889 – 1971
Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Louis (Napoleon) Ford
1855 – 1925
Harrison County, Texas, United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Glover
1852 – 1914
Greene, Alabama, USA
Isaac (Demetres) Williams
1858 – 1934
Tennessee
Martha Matlock
1868 – 1948
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Ford
1814 – 1873
Jeritha Curlin
1823 – 1873
John Glover
1825 –
Delpha Johnson
1830 –
James Williams
1828 – 1910
Arilda Perkins
1828 – 1873
Brinkley Matlock
1843 – 1887
Sarah Wilkins
1847 – 1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Ford
1774 – 1846
Harris White
1784 – 1817
Hugh Curlin
1800 – 1848
Phoebe Jackson
1802 – 1893
Samuel Glover
1797 –
Margaret Heron
James Williams
1796 –
Ruth Sitton
1797 –
Ephraim Perkins
1795 – 1866
Lucinda Rushing
1802 – 1853
Nicholas Matlock
1797 –
Henrietta Bell
1807 –
James Wilkins
1823 – 1901
Martha Estes
1827 – 1894

Willie Ford's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Mae) Ford (13 August 1907 – 25 February 1985) m. Rowe (Brandon) Ainsworth (9 Feb 1909 – 6 June 1993)
  1. 1. Betty Ainsworth (13 Jul 1931 – November 2021) m. William (Edgar) Boaze (5 Jul 1933 – 7 Jan 2015)
    1. 1. Vicki (Lynn) Boaze (23 Feb 1956 – )
    2. 2. Mike Boaze
    3. 3. Steve Boaze
  2. 2. Mary (Lynell) Ainsworth (27 Oct 1940 – ) m. Jerry (Walter) Jordan (1941 – )
    1. 1. Beth (Ann) Jordan (abt 1972 – ) m. Robert (Michael) Robinson (abt 1970 – )
    2. 2. Living Jordan
      1. 1. Me
  3. 3. Kathy Ainsworth (1949 – ) m. Tommy Wagnon
    1. 1. Michael Wagnon
    2. 2. Melissa Wagnon

Willie Ford's Timeline

15 Records

1907
13 August 1907
Birth of Willie Mae Ford in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas
Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 13
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas
Marshall, Harrison, Texas
1930
28 Jun 1930
Age 23
Willie Mae Ford was married in Miller, Arkansas, United States
Miller, Arkansas, United States
1930
Abt 1930
Age 23
Willie Mae Ford resided here in 1903 East Grand Avenue
1903 East Grand Avenue
1932
1932
Age 25
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas
Marshall, Harrison, Texas
1937
1937
Age 30
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
1950
1950
Age 43
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA
Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA
1951
1951
Age 44
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1953
1953
Age 46
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1959
1959
Age 52
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1985
26 Feb 1985
Age 78
Willie Mae Ford resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1985
25 February 1985
Age 78
Death of Willie Mae Ford in Harrison, Texas
Harrison, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 August 1907
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 459-32-6641; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1930; Film: #5
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Marshall, Harrison

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Miller, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Smith Ward 7, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1930
    Event Place: 1903 East Grand Avenue
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 1/ Jul/ 1930; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.5056138,0.4000865,0.6056645&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1938
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 19 Jun 1938 - Page 9, Mrs. Rowe Ainsworth manager of a softball city league team 19 Jun 1938

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 10 Aug 1939 - 2, Mr. and Mrs. Ford host bridal shower for daughter

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Marshall, Harrison

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1951
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 11 Feb 1951 - Page 14, Mary Ainsworth hosts Blue Bird group--11 February 1951 11 Feb 1951

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1984
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 5 Nov 1984 - Page 5, Ford family reunion held at Lions Community Center

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1985
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 26 Feb 1985 - Page 3, Obituary for Willie May Ford Ainsworth, 1907-1985 (Aged 77) 26 Feb 1985

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1985
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1985; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E Grand Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 February 1985
    Event Place: Harrison, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 459-32-6641; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

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