Ford Families A Partial Listing of the Descendants of Some Colonial Families

Eugene E. Trimble 5203 Flanders Avenue Kensington, Maryland 20895 September 1, 1982 Preface

These are incomplete genealogies of selected Ford families located in the northwest or up-country of South Carolina just prior to and subsequent to the Revolutionary War. Most of the families followed herein moved to Tennessee and then to Kentucky before 1800. Some few families remained in South Carolina or Tennessee and some moved to Texas.

The writer has never had adequate time to research these people, so this work in South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky is very limited in scope.

To facilitate the orderly presentation of data for many individuals, each person born with the surname Ford is given a two-part number divided by a dash ( -). The first part of this two-part number denotes the family group, i.e., each individual with the first part of this two-part number beginning with one ( 1- ) has descended from a common ancestor and his relationship to all other individuals with the same first number is known.

The Ford name is extremely numerous, with many early immigrants, and any effort to determine relationships or non-relationships of all these early families is futile. In researching Fords, many groups were found.

This research was done for the purpose of sorting out the two Ford lines (Groups 1- and 2- ), and in the process quite a bit was learned about other Ford groups, some of which are included herein. It is hoped this material will help the reader with his own Ford connections by eliminating or identifying with those shown herein.

Eugene Earl Trimble September 1, 1982 James Ford born probably in Maryland, ca. 1720; died Craven County, S. C., 1776

1-1. James Ford ; Captain, South Carolina Provincial Militia of Upper cr Sparta area of Ninety-Six District, under Colonel Thomas Fletchall, both well known Loyalists cr Tories; born probably in Maryland, ca. 1720; killed by Cherokee Indians on or a day or two after June 20, 1776, at his home on the north side of Enoree River at a place called Ford's Muster Grounds or The Canebreak in Craven County and Ninety-Six District (later Spartanburg District and now the southwest corner of Union County, S. C.); married _____ (murdered by Indians at the time her husband was killed) .Children, possibly others: + 1-2. Philip; born ca. 1746; died sometime just prior to April 23, 1783. + 1-3. And probably James; born 1748-49; died 1808. + 1-4. John; born 1750-51; last will proved February Court, 1796. + 1-5. And probably Zadock; born ca. 1752; died April 9, 1801. + 1-6. Cassandra; kidnaped by Indians in 1776 and later rescued or released. 1-7. A daughter; name unknown; kidnaped by Indians in 1776 and later reported rescued or released.

For documents relating to James Ford and his family see Appendix A.

1-2. Philip Ford ; appears to have been born in Maryland, ca. 1746; lived in old Ninety-Six District, S. C.; died in Abbeville District, S. C., sometime just prior to April 23, 1783, the date of the inventory of his estate taken by James Jordan, Esq., Jno. Ford, and Giles Connell; married prior to Dec. 21, 1773, Elizabeth Ford (born Fairfax County, Va., ca. 1755; died Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., ca. 1815; daughter of John Ford, ca. 1728-1803). Children as shown in deed record and given by a great-great granddaughter: + 1-8. John; born South Carolina, ca. 1773; died Livingston Co., Ky. , 1812. + 1-9. James; born South Carolina, Oct. 22, 1775; died Livingston Co., Ky., July 5, 1833. + 1-10. Philip; born June 6, 1780; died May 23,1831.

For documents relating to Philip Ford and his family see Appendix B.

1-3. James Ford ; ferryman, ca. 1786; Tennessee State Militia Lieutenant Colonel; Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate; came from South Carolina, ca. 1783 to Tennessee County, N. C. (now Montgomery County, Tenn.); born ca. 1748-49; died Montgomery County, Tenn., 1808; lived near Port Royal on Parsons Creek; married Judith ____ (shown also as Judah; was probably a Pennington; died Montgomery County, Tenn., 1812; will dated April 24, 1812; recorded Will Book B , page 83). Children as shown in county records: 1-11. John P.; born ca. 1781; died Montgomery County, Tenn.; will dated April 20, 1812 naming heirs; recorded in Will Book B, page 52 and Division Book C, page 16.

1 + 1-12. Casander; born ca. 1790; died prior to June 19, 1813. 1-13. Drewry; died prior to Jan. 22, 1813; no direct heirs. 1–14. Rebecca P.; married a Mr. Nichols. 1-15. Polly C.; married Caldwell Co., Ky., March 4, 1817, Francis Prince, Junior (Cordall C. Norfleet gave permission March 2 and license issued March 4, by J. W. H. Phelps, Clerk; marriage performed by Daniel Brown). 1-16. Sally G.; married Jan. 13, 1813, William L. Boyd. 1-17. Francis P.; living Aug. 19, 1812. + 1-18. Philip; physician; born 1802-03; living 1850; was adopted by Cordell Norfleet whose name Philip was given, being known thereafter as Philip Ford Norfleet.

For documents relating to James Ford and his family see Appendix C.

1-4. John Ford ; Justice of the Peace; Major in the Revolution; said by a grandson to have come from Virginia to South Carolina; born 1750-51; died Greenville, Co., S. C.; his last will and testament was presented in court February Term, 1796; married first or second, Ann ____ (living May 6, 1799; married second, a Mr. Goodlett prior to October 1800). Children, all living May 6, 1799: + 1-19. Mary "Polley"; born by 1778; will dated May 6, 1799 and recorded Greenville, Co., S. C.. 1-20. Tressia; married a Mr. Stokes, prior to 1800. 1-21. Isaac + 1-22. William; born 1785; died Oct. 14, 1866. 1-23. Leah (daughter); married Thomas Edwards. 1-24. Linna (daughter); also shown as Valinder and Verlinda, married Mr. McElhaney. 1-25. Arasmus (son); also shown as Erasmus. living 1806. + 1-26. Levi

For documents relating to John Ford and his family see Appendix D.

1-5. Zadock Ford ; Captain; Justice of the Peace; born probably in Maryland, ca. 1752; died in Spartanburg Co., S. C., April 9,1801; married ca. 1772, Cassandra "Casander, Cassey, etc." Trail (born 1750-56; died Oct. 31,1831). Children; the names of these children were taken, according to Dr. Burns, from a legal action brought in 1856 in the settlement of about ½ acre of land formerly owned by Zadock Ford and situated on the Enoree River in South Carolina. Zadock Ford died in 1801 and in 1856 all of his children were deceased except Westwood Ford; order of birth is not known: + 1-27. Rachel; born Sept. 18, 1773; died May 5, 1847. + 1-28. Westwood; born 1774-75; living 1856. 1-29. James; born 1770-80; listed in 1830 census as 50 to 60 years of age. 1-30. Zadock, Jr.; born ca. 1779; listed in 1810 census as 26 to 45 years of age; living Spartanburg Co., S. C., 1820; married Cassandra Chew. + 1-31. John.

2 1-32. William; died 1841. 1-33. Cassandra; married Crodock Dickey. 1-34. Nancy; married after Dec. 15, 1800 and before May 26,1806, Absolem or Abner Smith.

For documents relating to Zadock Ford and his family see Appendix E.

1-6. Cassandra Ford; said to be "about 12 years of age" when she was captured June 20, 1776 by Indians; however, it is much more likely she was about 15 or 16 when she was taken prisoner because she was apparently married by the latter part of 1778; born ca. 1761; married South Carolina, ca. 1778, William Ford (born Virginia, Jan. 25 , 1753; died near Eminence, Henry [then Shelby] Co. , Ky., 1835; son of John Ford and grandson of Thomas Ford of Fairfax Co., Va.). Children: + 1-35. James; born Sept. 6, 1779; died March 15, 1849. + 1-36. John W.; born Newberry District, S. C., Feb. 18, 1783; died Kentucky, 1840. + 1-37. William W.; born May 18, 1785; died June 30, 1841. + 1-38. Ann (Nancy); born April 15, 1787; died Oct. 10, 1844. 1-39. Linny; married Henry Co., Ky., Dec. 22, 1812, William Gray and had three daughters mentioned in her father's will. 1-40. Polly Ford; married Mr. Moore. 1-41. Cassandra; married April 13, 1809, James Harrell.

This marriage between Cassandra Ford (daughter of James Ford, 1-1. ) and William Ford (son of John Ford, 2-2.) was the second marriage to take place between children of these two Ford families. They were known as the black eyed Fords and the blue eyed Fords. The first marriage was between Philip Ford (son of James Ford, 1-1.) and Elizabeth Ford (daughter of John Ford, 2-2.). Family information and a deed both prove this marriage. The two accounts of the capture of Cassandra Ford shown in Kentucky Brights and Their Kin , by Georgie Hopkins Ford, 1929, pages 122 and 123, do not mention her parents by name, however, they do clearly indicate that her parents were from Maryland. Maryland is also indicated as the origin of Zadock Ford (son of James Ford, 1-1.) father of Rachel Ford who married John Westmoreland.

1-8. John Ford ; born Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, in what is now probably Union Co. , S. C. , ca. 1773; died in Livingston Co., Ky., 1812; named as "Heir at Law to the Estate of Philip Ford" in a deed dated June 20,1798 and recorded Sept. 24,1798 in Spartanburg Co., S. C., Deed Book F, pages 99 and 100. John Ford apparently never married and left no direct heirs.

For documents relating to John Ford see Appendix F

1-9. James Ford ; born in Ninety-six District, S. C., Oct. 22, 1775; killed in Livingston Co., Ky., July 5, 1833; will recorded Livingston Co., Ky., Aug. 5, 1833; married first, Susan Miles (born 1775/85; died Livingston Co., Ky., or across the Ohio River in Illinois, after 1819). Children by first wife:

3 + 1-42. Philip; born Nov. 25, 1800; killed Nov. 23, 1831. + 1-43. William M. (Miles?); born 1803/4; died Nov. 3, 1832. + 1-44. Cassandra; born 1807/8; living 1850.

Susan Miles was a daughter of William Miles who was a Justice of the Peace and Sheriff of Livingston Co., Ky., and died in Nelson Co., Ky., in 1807. William Miles married second, in Nelson Co., Ky., Feb. 18, 1806, Mrs. Sarah Nourse; no children. (Reference: Nelson Co., Ky., Marriages and Wills ; see Miles Family by the writer for more information)

James Ford married second, Livingston Co., Ky., Jan. 14, 1829, Elizabeth Frazier , a widow (born 1790/1800; living Feb. 20, 1832). Child: 1-45. James; born Livingston Co., Ky., 1830; killed in an explosion on a steamboat on the Ohio River in 1844 along with his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Henry Webb.

Elizabeth Frazier had children by her first husband as follows: Henrietta or Henryetta, born 1820/25; Elizabeth, born 1820/25; and Rosannah, born 1825/30, all of whom were living Feb. 20, 1832.

For documents relating to James Ford and his families see Appendix G

1-10. Philip Ford ; born Abbeville Co., Ninety-Six District, S. C., June 6, 1780; died Christian Co., Ky., May 23,1831; married in Christian Co., Ky., Nov. 28, 1809, Sarah "Sally" Harrison Cates (born Kentucky, 1795-96; living Christian Co., Ky., 1850; daughter of Joshua Cates and Eustatia Harrison). Children as shown in nuncupative will dated May, 1831, proven Sept. 5,1831 and subsequent administration: 1-46. Mary N.; born 1810; living 1831 (possibly is the Mary A. Henry living with Sarah Ford and daughter Sarah Antanit Ford in 1850 census). 1-47. Eustatia (also shown as Eustacia) Ann; born Jan. 11, 1813; died Christian Co., Ky., March 9,1831; unmarried; buried Ford cemetery described elsewhere herein. 1-48. Elizabeth J. P.; born Feb. 25,1815; died Sept. 3, 1835; married first, George W. Adams (died prior to April 7, 1835) married second, John Ford (this apparently was the John C. Ford who married Christian Co., Ky., April 7, 1835 according to the county marriage records). 1-49. Margaret R.; over 14 years of age in 1833; married R. W. Short by Oct. 10, 1838. 1-50. Sherwood A.; under 14 years of age in 1833. 1-51. Joshua C.; under 14 years of age in 1833. + 1-52. Elmira (also shown as Almyra) C.; under 14 years of age in 1833; married Christian Co., Ky., Sept. 17, 1846, Jess Franklin Ford (no minister's return). + 1-53. John P.; under 14 years of age in 1833. 1-54. Sarah Antanit (also shown as Antoinette); born 1831-32; living Christian Co., Ky., 1850 and single.

For documents relating to Philip Ford and his family see Appendix H

4 1-12. Casander Ford ; born probably in Tennessee, ca. 1790; died prior to June 19, 1813; married ca. 1808, Ephraim Drake . Children as named in Montgomery Co., Tenn., Minute Book 4, page 194: 1-55. Judah Adeline; born by April 24,1812. 1-56. Sussanah (Cypessa?). 1-57. James Ford. 1-58. Polly.

1-18. Philip Ford Norfleet (son of James Ford); born Montgomery Co. , Tenn., 1802-03; living Montgomery Co., Tenn., 1850; married Christian Co., Ky., May 8, 1824, Elvira or Almira Cates (born Virginia, 1808-09; living Montgomery Co., Tenn.,1850). Children as appear from the 1850 census of Montgomery Co., Tenn., page 187, household 775, family 775; all born Tennessee: 1-59. Mary E.; born 1830-31. 1-60. Jane A.; born 1833-34. 1-61. Margaret L.; born 1835-36. 1-62. Mildred R.; born 1835-36. 1-63. Sarah; born 1837-38. 1-64. Thomas; born 1840-41. 1-65. Virginia B.; born 1843-44. 1-66. George; born 1845-46 . 1-67. Sally A.; born 1848-49.

Philip Ford adopted the name Norfleet. He is the Philip Ford who married Christian Co., Ky., May 8,1824, Almira Cates. Thos. M. Wooldridge was bondsman. This is the Thos. M. Wooldridge who was administrator of Philip Ford (No. 1-10; born 1780-1831; see Register of the Kentucky Historical Society , Frankfort, Ky., Volume 24, page 254).

1-19. Mary "Polley" Ford ; born Ninety-Six District, S. C., by 1778; will dated May 6, 1799 and recorded Greenville, Co., S. C.; mother named executor; will Negro wench Hannah and land and others that is owing to me should be sold and the money equally divided between my four brothers; names brother Levi, sister Leah, sister Valinder, sister Preashey Stokes (should read Tressia Stokes?); will was witnessed by Zadock Ford and Mary Glazebrook. The will and other documents are shown in Appendix “I”:

1-22. William Ford ; born Spartanburg Co. , S. C. ( probably in what is now Greenville County), 1785; died Travis Co., Texas, Oct. 14,1866; married Harriet Salmon (born Dec. 27, 1791; daughter of George Salmon and Elizabeth Young Salmon). Children numbered several but only two reached adulthood: 1-68. Elizabeth. + 1-69. John Salmon; born Greenvil1e, Co., S. C., May 26,1815; died San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 3, 1897.

5 1-26. Levi Ford ; died Greenville Co., S. C., where his estate papers are recorded in 1810 (Reference: Apt. 3, File 173) with Sarah Ford, Admrx. Levi Ford and his brother Erasmus Ford joined in 1806 in a deed to John Carlin.

1-27. Rachel Ford ; born South Carolina, Sept. 18,1773; died South Carolina, May 5, 1847 (dates are taken from the Westmoreland Bible); married Jan. 13, 1791, John Westmoreland (son of Robert Westmoreland who originally was from Brunswick Co., Va., and wife Nancy Lewis [or Lenoir?]; Revolutionary Soldiers of Georgia by Mrs. Howard H. McCall, page 78). Child, possibly among others: 1-70. Zadock Ford; born April 15, 1798; died Aug. 12,1846 (for descendants see Carolina Genealogical Society Lineage Charts , Volume II, Lineage Chart No.94).

All dates shown for this family are from the Westmoreland Family Bible.

1-28. Westwood Ford ; born South Carolina, 1774-75; living Spartanburg, S. C., 1820-56; married Kitty ____ (born South Carolina, 1779-80; living 1850); and they had living in their household in 1850 Nancy Ford (born 1818-19); John Ford .(born 1839-40; and Nancy Hughes (born 1839-40; see 1850 census of Spartanburg Co., S. C., family no.855; page 100). Children as appear possible from 1810-20 censuses: two sons and six daughters.

Westwood Ford appears in: Spartanburg Co., S. C. 1850 Census: Dwelling 855: Ford, West 75 white male Ford, Kitty 70 white female Ford, Nancy 31 white female Ford, John 10 white male Hughes, Nancy 10 white female

1-31. John Ford ; not traced with absolute certainty, but apparently is the Samuel Ford (also known as Jno. Ford); died between 1837 and 1850; of Gwinnett Co., Ga.; from Spartanburg Co., S. C.; married Sarah Johnson (born South Carolina, 1800; died 1877; buried in Ford Cemetery in Gwinnett Co., Ga.). Children: 1-71. William; born ca. 1818. 1-72. Mildred; born 1819; died 1884; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., Nov. 16, 1837, Rance Byrd Martin (born 1816; died 1864); both buried Bethesda Methodist Church, Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1-73. Zaddock; born ca. 1820. 1-74. Andrew "Andy"; born 1824; died 1850; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., 1850, Permelia Hudson (born May, 1830); both buried Bethesda Methodist Church, Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1-75. Mary Ann; born 1825; died 1878; married first, Dec. 7,1843, Cyrenus Pryor Rambo (died Dec. 25,1855); married second, 1872, Newton Bankston (born 1840); she is buried in a small private cemetery near Ladonia, Texas, between Paris and Sherman.

6 1-76. Jane; born Jan. 2,1828; died April 16, 1881; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., Nov. 28, 1848, Ezekiel Mat thews (born Nov. 23, 1826); buried Lilburn, Ga., Baptist Church. 1-77. John E.; born 1830; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., 1853, (Mary Harbin?). 1-78. Sarah Cassandra "Cassie;" born May 10, 1832; died Bainbridge, Ga., March 7, 1921; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., 1850, Aulston Martin (born May 4, 1825; died Aug. 18, 1896); buried Bethesda Methodist Church, Gwinnett Co., Ga. 1-79. James Landrum; born Dec. 20, 1834; died March 16, 1901; buried Haynes Creek, Gwinnett Co., Ga.; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., Louvinia Cooper (born Feb. 24, 1834; died Loganvil1e, Ga., Jan. 21,1898. 1-80. Oliver Perry; born March 29, 1837; died Dec. 25, 1908; married Gwinnett Co., Ga., Aug. 9,1860, Virginia "Ginny" M. Holmes (born May 2, 1845; died Dec. 2), 1914); buried Mt. Zion.

1-35. James Ford ; Colonel of the 15th Kentucky Militia; member of Kentucky Legislature born Newberry District, S. C., Sept. 6, 1779; died Christiansburg, Ky., March 15, 1849; married first, Dec. 16,1802, Ursula Whitledge (died Nov. 4, 1831). Children: 1-81. Polly Truman. 1-82. Nancy Herring. 1-83. Jessie Whitledge. 1-84. Francis Callis. + 1-85. Thomas Whitledge; born June 15, 1814; died June 6, 1894 1-86. James William Ford. 1-87. Elisha Samuel. 1-88. Cassandra Ford; died young.

James Ford married second, Jane Cleaveland Elliot ; no children by second marriage.

1-36. John W. Ford; born Newberry District, S. C., Feb. 18, 1783; died Kentucky, 1840; married Lucretia Satterfield . Children: 1-89. Thomas F.; born Sept. 16,1813. + 1-90. William Satterfield; born March 20, 1816; died Sept. 2, 1876. 1-91. Cassandra; born Feb. 1, 1819. 1-92. James S.; born June 6,1822. 1-93. Pressly G.; born Jan. 15,1825. 1-94. Linny; born April 1, 1827. 1-95. Elijah Satterfie1d; born Feb. 20,1830.

1-37. William W. Ford ; born South Carolina, May 18, 1785; died June 30, 1841; married June 30, 1841, Elizabeth Metcalf (daughter of John Metcalf). Children: 1-96. Eliza; married a Mr. Bryant. 1-97. James M. 1-98. Zera1da; married a Mr. Davis.

7 + 1-99. William Franklin. 1-100. Emerine; married a Mr .Watson. 1-101. Louise; married a Mr. Watson (brother of husband of Emerine). 1-102. John. 1-103. Ninian; died July 1,1841. 1-104. Elizabeth. 1-105. Cassandra; married a Mr. Weakley.

1-38. Ann (Nancy) Ford ; born April 15, 1787; died Henry Co., Ky.; Oct. 10,. 1844. married Henry Co., Ky., Dec. 24, 1805, Thomas King (for a list of their descendants see King Family in Kentucky Brights and Their Kin ).

1-42. Philip Ford ; born Nov. 25,1800, probably in Livingston Co., Ky.; died in or near Livingston Co., Ky., Nov. 23, 1831; married Christian Co., Ky., May 8,1824, Almira Cates (Crittenden County, Kentucky Cemeteries, Volume I shows "Ford, Alma G., to the memory of, Consort of Mr. Philip, born 26 Jan. 1809 departed this life 25 July 1821 [sic.]"; died prior to Nov. 23, 1831; daughter of Joshua Cates and Eustatia Harrison; three daughters of Joshua Cates married into the Ford family); this date of 1821 of death cannot be correct because the marriage did not occur until May 8, 1824; no children.

Philip Ford appears to have not married Catherine C. Trimble (born Oct. 3, 1803; died March 12, 1850; daughter of James Trimble; born Dec. 4, 1770; died Feb. 22,1812) by whom he had a son: + 1-106. Francis "Frank"; born May 7, 1826; died Dec. 13, 1897.

For documents relating to Philip Ford and his family see Appendix J

1-43. William M. Ford (the "M" is probably for "Miles") born 1803/4, died Livingston (now Crittenden) Co., Ky., Nov. 3, 1832; had issue of Nancy Coffield as follows: + 1-107. William; born 1824/5, living 1850.

William M. Ford had issue of Pernicia Wamack as follows : + 1-108. Richard M.; born 1831, living 1850.

For documents relating to William M. Ford and his children see Appendix K

1-44. Cassandra. Ford , born Illinois, 1807/8, living Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., 1850; married Livingston Co., Ky., Feb. 5,1827, Charles Henry Webb ( born near Lexington, Ky., died in a boat explosion on the Ohio River 1844/5). Children: 1 + 1-109. Mary Susan. + 1-110. James Philip; born Caldwell Co. , Ky., 1831/2, living Caldwell Co., Ky., 1850,

1 U. S. 1850 Census, Caldwell County Ky. , dwelling house no. 8, family no. 8, page 230.

8 occupation, student. + 1-111. Nancy Winifred; born Caldwell Co. , Ky.. 1-112. Charles, died young. 1-113. Cassandra Ford "Cannie"; drowned in the boat accident, 1844/5. 1-114. Augusta Ware; born Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., Oct. 2, 1840; died Covington, Ky., April 1907; married Francis Ford (see No. 106.). 1-115. Charles H. "Charlie"; born Caldwell Co., Ky., 1843/4, living Princeton, Caldwell Co. , K:y , 1850. 1-116. Cassandra Ford "Cannie" , born Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., 1845 which was after her father's death and named for her sister who also was drowned; living with her brother-in-law and sister, Frank Ford and wife Augusta Ware (Webb) Ford in Covington, Ky., in 1880; died in 1924 and buried in the Ford lot at The Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Highway, South Fort Mitchell, Ky., located just outside of Covington, Ky.; apparently never married.

1-52. Elmira C. Ford ; born ca. 1825 (under 14 years of age in 1833); married Sept. 17, 1846 , Jess Franklin Ford (son of Jesse Ford and Dulla Barry Prince and grandson of John Ford of Shelby Co., Ky.).

1-53. John P. Ford ; born ca. 1821 (under 14 years of age in 1833); not definitely traced but is probably the J. P. Ford, born January 29, 1821; died July 24, 1880; buried Boyd Cemetery - Intersection 107 M and East 7th Street - Go 107N 6.7 miles turn left a t Dogwood Church -Go 2.4 miles and cemetery on hill. 2

1-69. John Salmon Ford ; born Greenville, C., S. C., May 26, 1815; died San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 3, 1897; married first, _____; married second, reportedly in Travis Co., Texas, Louisa Swisher (died in Austin, Texas, Aug. 5, 1846, age 27); married third, May 31, 1861, Addie Smith of Brownsville, Texas. Children by third marriage: 1-117. A daughter. 1-118. A daughter. 1-119. John William; born ca. April 3, 1866; died Feb. 25, 1880; aged 13 years, 10 months, and 22 days.

For documents relating to John Salmon Ford and his family see Appendix L

1-85. Thomas Whitledge Ford ; born near Christiansburg, Ky., June 25,1814; died June 6, 1894; married 1836, Martha Emilye Jane Woodruff . Children: 1-120. Emilye Jane; born 1837. 1-121. Nancy Ursula; born 1840. 1-122. James Henry; born 1842; married Lucy Ann Corley.

2 Cemetery Records Northern Section of Christian County, Kentucky Compiled by Anne Hunsaker Meador, 1976; 2810 Nelson Drive Hopkinsville, Ky. 42240, page 320.

9 1-123. Ezra Woodruff; born 1844; killed at the Beige of Knoxville; was a member of Morgan's Cavalry. 1-124. Thomas William; born 1846. 1-125. Sophia Elizabeth; born 1849.

1-90. William Satterfield Ford ; born March 20,1816; died Sept. 2,1876; married Nelson Co., Ky., Dec. 3, 1839, Mary M. Kelly (born Oct. 20,1820; daughter of John R. Kelly and Margaret Cotton). Children: 1-126. William; born Jan. 8, 1841; married Eliza Miller. 1-127. John H.; born Sept. 4,1843. + 1-128. Horace Bright; born Jan. 20,1846. 1-129. Ann; born April 6, 1847; married W. D. Wilson. 1-130. Samule R.; born May 6' 1849; married Amanda R. Hicks; no children. 1-131. Alice; born Sept. 11,1851; died June 6,1853. 1-132. Mary B.; born Jan. 4,1854; married May 20,1875, Marion Clinton King (born Sept. 4,1853; died Nov. 13, 1921). 1-133. Alice; born April 9,1856; died Oct. 17, 1921; married Nelson Co., Ky., John Huntsenpillar. 1-134. Susan W.; born June 2, 1858; married Green W. Allen. 1-135. Elijah A.; born Oct. 15,1860; died March 7,1928.

1-99. William Franklin Ford ; married; moved to Missouri. Children: 1-136. John. 1-137. William. 1-138. Kate.

1-106. Francis "Frank" Ford ; born Livingston Co., Ky., May 7, 1826; died Covington, Ky., Dec. 13, 1897; had a daughter by Elizabeth Hardin (born Livingston Co., Ky., 1824-26; died near Carrsville, Livingston Co., Ky., July 4, 1899; buried in May and Trimble Cemetery between Lola and Joy in Livingston Co. , Ky. ) .Child: + 1-139. Mary Catherine; born Oct. 16, 1848; died May 26, 1894.

Francis "Frank" Ford married first, Crittenden Co., Ky., Feb. 7, 1849, Mary "Molly" N. Hodge (daughter of Nancy S. Gilliam; Mary "Molly" died at the birth of her first child). Child: 1-140. Frances Mary "Molly"; born Dec. 25, 1849; died Jan. 20, 1850; buried in Marion, Crittenden Co., Ky., Cemetery.

Crittenden County, Ky., Marriages: 1849 -A to Z ; Marriage of Francis Ford. "I Nancy S. Gilliam hereby authorize the Clerk of the Crittenden County Court to issue marriage License for marriage to be solemnized between Francis Ford and my daughter Mary N. Hodge Feb. 7, 1849. /s/ Nancy S. Gilliam

Two Witnesses

10 R. M. Phillips Geo. (H.?) Knapp

License issued Feb. 7, 1849 to marry Francis Ford and Miss Mary N. Hodge. /s/ H. W. Bigham, Clerk "This day I solemnize the marriage rites between the above named parties, this 7th day Feb. 1849. /s/ J. B. Hadden M. G. Pres. (church) Bond dated Feb. 7, 1849, signed by Francis Ford and R. S. Bigham.

Francis "Frank" Ford married second, Cordelia Noel of Madisonville, Ky. (died at birth of second child). Children: 1-141. Emma Marshall; born Kentucky, 1854-55; living 1880 in her father's household. 1-142. Cordelia "Cordie."

Francis "Frank" Ford married third, July 21, 1869 Augusta Ware Webb (born Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., Oct. 2, 1840; died Covington, Ky., April, 1907). Children (order is not known) : + 1-143. Cannie Webb; born Nov. 15, 1870; died November or early December, 1929. + 1-144. Augusta Webb; born Dec. 27, 1872; died Oct. 18, 1958. 1-145. Frank; died Dec. 7, 1875 at a very young age. 1-146. Francis; died Nov. 23, 1878 at a very young age. 1-147. Philip; died Dec. 29, 1878 at a very young age. 1-148. Charles W.; born Oct. 25 or 26, 1880; died July 8, 1886. 1-149. A daughter; died in infancy.

For documents relating to Francis “Frank” Ford and his family see Appendix M

1-107. William Ford ; "approximately seven years of age" when his father's will, dated June 1, 1832, was written; born in Kentucky, 1824-25; married first, Livingston Co. , Ky., April 4, 1850 Mildred "Milley" Catherine Shelby (born Livingston Co., Ky., Oct. 15, 1833; died Livingston Co., Ky., June 13, 1852). Children: 1-150. Francis; born Feb. 4, 1851; died Dec. 22, 1851. 1-151. Milley; born June 13, 1852.

William Ford married in Livingston County, KY., April 27, 1853, Elizabeth Donakey (born 1835-36; living Wilson Co., Tenn., 1880). Children as shown in the Livingston County, Ky., 1870 census, page 204; and the Wilson County, Tenn., 1880 census: 1-152. Cora A. ; born "Livingston County, Ky. " Oct. 21, 1856; single in 1880 and living at home. 1-153. Lula; born in Texas, 1860-61; single in 1880. 1-154. Gertrude; born in Texas, 1862-63; single in 1880. 1-155. William; born in Kentucky, 1870-71.

11 1-156. Richard; born in Kentucky, 1872-73.

For documents relating to the half brothers William Ford and Richard M. Ford and their wives see Appendix N.

1-108. Richard M. Ford ; born Livingston County, Ky., 1831; living Westonburg, Crittenden County, Ky., 1860; married Nannie J. ____ (born 1836-37; married prior to Feb. 14, 1855; living Westonburg, Crittenden County, Ky., 1860). Child as shown in 1860 census of Crittenden County, Ky.: 1-157. Richard M., born 1857-58.

For documents relating to the half brothers William Ford and Richard M. Ford and their wives see Appendix N.

1-109. Mary Susan Webb ; married Sanford Duncan . Children: 1-158. Gideon . 1-159. Malcom. 1-160. Mary Sanford.

1-110. James Philip Webb ; born Princeton, Caldwell County, Ky., 1831-32; living Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., 1850; married a sister of Admiral Matchen. Child: + 1-161. Augusta.

James Philip Webb owned a book store Wilson and Webb in Little Rock, Ark.

1-111. Nancy Winifred 'Nannie' Webb ; born Princeton, Caldwell Co. , Ky. , 1832-33; living Princeton, Ky., 1850; married Thomas Jefferson Duncan . Children: 1-162. George; died unmarried. 1-163. Charles Henry, M. D.; "the famous Doctor, founder of the internationally known Duncan Method of Treatment." 1-164. Tommy; no issue. + 1-165. .Mary Sanford "Charlie.”

Thomas Jefferson Duncan was a brother of Sanford Duncan who married Mary Susan Webb (see above). After the death of Sanford and Mary Susan (Webb) Duncan, Thomas Jefferson and Nancy Winifred "Nannie" (Webb) Duncan took their two sons Gideon and Malcom. They lived in Glendale, Ohio.

1-139. Mary Catherine Peters ; born Crittenden Co., Ky., Oct. 16, 1848 (another source shows 1849; however, it is probably incorrect); died near Carrsville, Livingston Co., Ky., May 26,1894; married March 17,1871, Benjamin Franklin Trimble (born near Carrsvil1e, Livingston Co., Ky., June 1,1845; died same community March 9,1895). Child: + 1-166. Henry Oliver "Ollie;" born near Carrsville, Livingston Co. , Ky. , Jan. 5,1874;

12 died Burna, Livingston Co., Ky., April 12, 1947.

Mary Catherine "Kate" was, apparently, named for her grandmothers Mary A. (Watson) Hardin and Catherine C. "Katie" (Trimble) Handlin, and was given the surname of her stepfather.

Benjamin Franklin Trimble (born June 1,1845; died March 9,1895) was a first cousin of Francis "Frank" Ford (born May 7,1826; died Dec. 13,1897). Isaac Trimble (father of Benjamin Franklin Trimble) was a brother of Catherine C. Trimble (mother of Francis "Frank" Ford).

1-143. Cannie Webb Ford ; born Kentucky, Nov. 15,1870; died Seattle, Wash., November or early December, 1929; married Nov. 10,1897, William Pitt Trimble (born Cynthiana, Ky., Feb. 2,1863; died Washington state). Children: + 1-167. Ford; living 1957. + 1-168. Mary Barlow. 1-169. William Pitt, Jr.; unmarried 1957. 1-170. Augusta Webb; married William Meade Fletcher, Jr.; no children. 1-171. Webb Ware.

1-144. Augusta Webb Ford , born Kentucky, Dec. 2?, 1872, died Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Oct. 18, 1958; married Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, Ky., Jan. 7, 1903, William Johnston Andrews (died Dec. 19, 1942). Children: 1-172. William Johnston, Jr., died in infancy. + 1-173. Augusta Ware Webb Ford, born Jan. 8, 1906, living 1959. + 1-174. Martha Bailey Hawkins, living 1957. 1-175. Jane Virginia Hawkins, living 1957; married first William Raymond Power, Jr.; no children. Jane Virginia Hawkins Andrews married second James Philbrick.

For documents relating to Augusta Webb Ford and her family see Appendix O.

Augusta Webb (Ford) Andrews wrote the letter shown below in answer to an inquiry for 1-161. Augusta Webb ; married Lucas Powell of Princeton, Ky. Child: 1-176. Webb; lived in Springdale, Ark.

1-165. Mary Sanford ' Charlie' Duncan ; married Will Howard . Children: 1-177. Duncan. 1-178. Webb.

1-166. H. Oliver "Ollie" Trimble ; born near Carrsville, Livingston Co., Ky., Jan. 5,1874; died Burna, Livingston Co., Ky., April 12,1947; married at Golconda, Pope Co., Ill., Aug. 21, 1895, nee Charlotte Emma Clark (born near Salem, Ky. March 9,1867; died near Joy, Livingston Co., Ky., Dec. 29,1944; daughter of James Warren Clark). Children, both born near Joy, Ky.: 1-179. Foster Oliver (twin); born Dec. 31,1896; living at Burna, Livingston Co., Ky., 1987.

13 1-180. Forrest Alison (twin); born Dec. 31,1896; died Dec. 17,1897; buried in the May and Trimble family cemetery near Lola, Livingston, Co., Ky.

1-167. Ford Trimble ; living Seattle, Washington, 1986; married Thelma _____ . Child: 1-181. Ann.

Ford Trimble is a graduate of West Point Military Academy.

1-168. Mary Barlow Trimble ; married L. E. Gowen . Child: 1-182. Patricia.

1-171. Webb Ware Trimble ; married .Child: 1-183. Cassandra "Sandy. "

1-173. Augusta Ware Webb Ford Andrews ; born Jan. 8,1906; living 1959; married Sept. 10, 1927, John "Jack" Somerville Eaton Young of Henderson, N. C. Children: + 1-184. Augusta "Gussie"; born Oct. 6, 1928; living 1957. 1-185. Eleanor Stephens; born Nov. 22,1929; living 1957.

1-174. Martha Bailey Hawkins Andrews ; living 1957; married first, J. L. Johnson . Children: 1-186. Marnie Cassandra; born Nov. 23, 1941.

Martha Bailey Hawkins Andrews married second, J. L. Wing.

1-184. Augusta "Gussie" Young ; married Frederick A. Murchall and she was living in 1964 at 13112 Hickory Branch Road, Tusten, Calif. (telephone Lincoln 44817).

14 Appendix

Appendix A Documents relating to James Ford, born probably in Maryland, ca. 1720; died Craven County, S. C., a day or two after June 20, 1776

Appendix B Documents relating to Philip Ford, appears to have been born in Maryland, about 1746; died in Abbeville, District, S. C., just prior to April 23, 1783.

Appendix C Documents relating to James Ford, born about 1748-1749; died Montgomery County, Tennessee, 1808.

Appendix D Documents relating to John Ford; Justice of the Peace; Major in the Revolution; said by a grandson to have come from Virginia to South Carolina; born 1750-51; died Greenville, Co., S. C.; his last will and testament was presented in court February Term, 1796.

Appendix E Documents relating to Zadock Ford; Captain; Justice of the Peace; born probably in Maryland, ca. 1752; died in Spartanburg Co., S. C., April 9,1801

Appendix F Documents relating to John Ford, born in Ninety-Six District, S. C. in what is now Union County, ca. 1773; died in Livingston County, Kentucky, 1812

Appendix G Documents relating to James Ford; born in Ninety-six District, S. C., Oct. 22, 1775; killed in Livingston Co., Ky., July 5, 1833; will recorded, Aug. 5, 1833

Appendix H Documents relating to Philip Ford; born Abbeville Co., Ninety-Six District, S. C., June 6, 1780; died Christian Co., Ky., May 23,1831

Appendix I Documents relating to Mary “Polley” Ford, born Ninety-Six District, S. C., by 1778; will dated May 26, 1799, Greenville County, S. C.

Appendix J Documents relating to Philip Ford, born Nov. 25,1800, probably in Livingston Co., Ky.; died in or near Livingston Co., Ky., Nov. 23, 1831

Appendix K Documents relating to William M. Ford (the "M" is probably for "Miles") born 1803-1804, died Livingston (now Crittenden) Co., Ky., Nov. 3, 1832

Appendix L Documents relating to John Salmon Ford; born Greenville, C., S. C., May 26, 1815; died San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 3, 1897

Appendix M Documents relating to Francis “Frank” Ford, born Livingston Co., Ky., May 7, 1826; died Covington, Ky., Dec. 13, 1897

15 Appendix N Documents relating to the half brothers William Ford (born in Kentucky, 1824-25; died ; living in Wilson County, Tenn., 1880) and Richard M. Ford (born Livingston County, Ky., 1831; living Livingston County, Ky., 1855) and their wives.

Appendix O Documents relating to Augusta Webb Ford, born Kentucky, Dec. 2?, 1872, died Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Oct. 18, 1958

16 Appendix A Documents relating to James Ford, born probably in Maryland, ca. 1720; died Craven County, S. C., a day or two after June 20, 1776

James Ford apparently left Maryland sometime prior to 1767, the date of his South Carolina grant. A search was made of Maryland records for one or more pre 1767 James Fords. The search turned up a "James Ford" in Prince George's County who was serving in the Maryland Provincial Militia in Captain _____’s Company in 1748. Another reference to James Ford (apparently this "James Ford"} appears in the last will (signed Feb. 27, 174718; probated March 24, 1747/8) of Joseph Erwin of Prince Georges County, Md., wherein he gives cattle to his grandson James Ford (other grandsons mentioned were Joseph Ford, Robert Ford, and granddaughter Isabella Ford; all children of Hester [Erwin] Ford daughter of the deceased Joseph Erwin}. Also mentioned were sons William Erwin and Robert Erwin and daughter Elizabeth Durance. See Maryland Will Book No.25, page 226. This compiler believes the Captain James Ford of Upper or Sparta area of South Carolina is the James Ford of Prince George's Co., Md.

Another "James Ford" (born April 4, 1716; will dated May 13, 1787; son of Richard Foard of near Bohemia Manor, Cecil Co., Md.} of Cecil County, Md., married Mary Biddle and moved about 1760 to Newberry County, S. C., (see Power of attorney signed in Newberry Co., S. C., and recorded in Cecil Co., Md., for Mary [Biddle] Ford to secure her share of her fathers estate). This James Ford of Cecil Co., Md., witnessed the will of Lufaf Stidham of Cecil Co., Md., dated May 30, 1749 and probated Aug. 14, 1749 (Maryland Will Book 27, pages 42-45).

James Ford, pursuant to a precept directed by Egerton Leight, Esquire, Surveyor General, dated Sept. 6, 1768, received a plat for 150 acre , "plantation" in Craven County, lying on North side of Enoree River and bounded on all sides by vacant land. Lisha Creek, a 'five foot' wide stream ran through the tract. This stream was shown as Elisha's Creek and is now shown on maps as Cedar Shoals Creek. This plat is shown below.

South Carolina Archives, Colonia: Plat Volume 9, page 306: Plat for James Ford, 150 Acres on Enoree River. "South Carolina. Pursuant to a precept to me directed under the hand and seal of the Hon. Egerton Leigh Esq. Survr. General, and dated Sept 6, 1768, I have admeasured and laid out unto Jas. Ford a plantation or tract of land in Craven County, containing one hundred and fifty, acres, situate lying and being on the N. side of Enoree and bounded on all sides by vact. land, and hath such shapes forms and marks as the above plat represents. Certified under my hand this 14 day of Septr. 1768. W. Gist, D. S."

James Ford received a grant March 7, 1769 for the 150 acres situated on the north and north east side of Enoree River in South Carolina including the mouth of Lisha Creek of said

17 River (South Carolina Archives; Royal Grants, Volume 18, page 230). This tract is later described in a deed between John Ford and William Ford (grandchildren of James Ford) dated Oct. 3, 1803 and recorded Feb. 18, 1804 as follows: "Beginning on a Hickory on Enoree River thence North three degrees East Seventy Seven chains &c. forty four links to a white oak thence South Eighty Seven degrees East nineteen chains and thirty Seven links to a white oak thence South three degrees West Seventy Seven chains forty four links to a stake on said River & thence up the meanders of said River to the beginning.

The grant of March 7, 1769 and the above mentioned deed are shown below.

South Carolina Archives, Royal Grants, Volume 18, page 230: "South-Carolina. GEORGE the Third by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, and so forth, To all to whom THESE PRESENTS shall come Greeting: KNOW YE, THAT WE of our special Grace, certain Knowledge and mere Motion, have given and granted, and by these Presents, for us, our heirs and successours, DO GIVE AND GRANT unto James Ford his heirs and assigns, a plantation or tract of land containing One Hundred and fifty acres on the North East Side of Enoree River in Craven County Bounded on all Sides on vacant Land And hath such shape, form and marks, as appear by a plat thereof, here-unto annexed: Together with all woods, under-woods, timber and timber-trees, lakes, ponds, fishings, waters, water-courses, profits, commodities, appurtenances and hereditaments whatsoever, thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining: Together with privilege of hunting, hawking and fowling in and upon the same, and all mines and minerals whatsoever; saving and reserving, nevertheless, to us, our heirs and successrs, all white pine-trees, if any there should be found growing thereon; and also saving and reserving, nevertheless, to us, our heirs and successours, one tenth-part of mines of gold and silver only: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the said tract of One Hundred & fifty acres of land and all and singular other the premises hereby granted unto the said James Ford his heirs and assigns for ever, in free and common soccage, the said James Ford his heirs and assigns yielding and paying therefor unto us, our heirs and successours, or to our Receiver-General for the time being, or to his Deputy 0: Deputies for the time being, yearly, that is to say, on the twenty-fifth day of March, 1n every year at the rate of three shillings sterling, or four shillings proclamation money, for every hundred acres, and so in proportion, according to the numr. of acres, contained herein; f;" the same to commence at the expiration of Two years from the date hereof . Provided always, and this present Grant is upon condition, nevertheless, that the said James Ford his heirs or assigns, shall and do, yearly, and every year, after the date of these presents, clear and cultivate at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land, and so in proportion according to the number of acres herein contained; AND ALSO shall and do enter a minute or docket of these our letters patent in the office of our Auditor-General for the time being, in our said Province, within Six months from the date hereof; & AND upon condition, that if the said rent, here reserved, shall happen to be in arrear and unpaid for the space of three years from the time it shall become due, and no distress can be found on the said lands, tenements and hereditaments hereby granted; or if the said James Ford his heirs or assigns shall neglect to clear and cultivate yearly and every year, at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land, and so it} proportion, according the number of acres herein contained, or if a minute or docket of these our letters patent, shall not

18 be entered in the office of our Auditor-General for the time being, in our said Province, within Six months from the date hereof, that then and in any of these cases, this present Grant shall cease, and determine and be utterly void; and the said lands, tenements and hereditaments hereby granted, and every part and parcel thereof, shall revert to us, our heirs and successours, as fully and absolutely, as if the same had never been granted.

GIVEN UNDER THE GREAT SEAL OF OUR SAID PROVINCE . Witness His Excellency the Rt. Honorable Lord Charles Greville Montagu Capt. General Governor and Commander in Chief in and over our said Province of South-Carolina, this Seventh Day of March Anno Dom. 1769 in the Ninth Year of our Reign. C. G. Montagu (L. M. S. ) Signed by his Excellency the Governor in Council. J. Woodin, Pro. C.C. And hath thereunto a plat thereof annexed, representing the same certified by James Berwick Pro. Surveyor-General 14 Septemr. 1768"

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Greenville County, South Carolina Deeds Volume G, pages 127 and 128:

"Know all men by these Presents that I John Ford of Livingston County State of Kentucky for and in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid by William Ford son of John Ford, Decd. of Greenville District & State of South Carolina the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, Have granted bargained sold release conveyed & confirmed and by these Presents do grant bargain sell release convey & confirm unto the said William Ford his heirs or assigns all that Plantation or Tract of land containing one hundred and fifty "acres" be the same more or less, Situate in Spartanburg District and State of South Carolina on the North and North East side of Enoree River including the mouth of lisha Creek of said River Bounded Southwardly by Enoree River, all other sides by vacant land at the time of the Survey being made, and granted to James Ford by Grant bearing date the Seventh day of March One thousand seven hundred & Sixty nine, and runs as follows (that is to say) Beginning on a Hickory on Enoree River thence North three degrees East Seventy seven chains & forty four links to a White oak, thence South Eighty Seven degrees nineteen chains and thirty Seven links to a White Oak, thence South three degrees West Seventy Seven chains forty four links to a Stake on said River, thence up the meanders of said River to the begining. Together with all and singular the woods waters watercourses improvements privileges advantages hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging or in any wise Incident or appertaining and all the Estate right Interest and demand of myself my heirs Executors or Administrators of in or to all the said Premises to the said William Ford his heirs and assigns for ever To have and to hold all and singular the said Premises unto the said William Ford his heirs or assigns And I do for my self my heirs executors and administrators warrant & for ever defend the premises above mentioned unto the said Wm. Ford his heirs and assigns against myself my heirs Executors & administrators and against all and every Person or Persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof -In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the third

19 day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and three Signed Sealed and delivered in the Presence of John Ford (SEAL) George Salmon) Spear Fort ) State of South Carolina ) Greenville District) George Salmon one of the within Subscribing Witnesses this day personally came before me and made oath that he was present and did see the within named John Ford sign Seal and as his act and deed deliver the within Instrument of writing for the uses and purposes within mentioned, and that Spear Fort together with this deponent subscribes their names ''as Witneses" to the due execution of the same in the presence of each other. Sworn to before me the 9 th day of February 1804 Robert Cooke J. P. (Recorded the 18th of February 1804)"

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Proof that James Ford is the father of Philip Ford (born ca. 1746; died Abbeville Co., S. C., 1783), and John Ford (born 1750-51; died Greenville Co., S. C., 1796), goes thus:

Philip died 1783 and his heir at law and eldest son, John Ford, (born South Carolina, ca. 1773; died Livingston Co., Ky., 1812) of Mantgomery Co., Tenn., and by 1800 In Livingston Co., Ky., made deed to Philip's home place on Fair Forest Creek in Spartanburg Co. , S. C. (see Spartanburg Co., S. C., Deeds Volume F, pages 99 and 100).

John Ford (born South Carolina, ca. 1773; died Livingston Co., Ky., 1812), son of Philip, released, on Oct. 3, 1803, for one dollar, his interest in the 150 acres granted March 7, 1769 to JAMES FORD. This release was to William Ford (born South Carolina, 1785; died Travis Co., Texas, 1866) son of John Ford (born 1750-51; died Greenville Co., S. C., 1796). John, when he died in 1796, willed the 150 acres to his son William (see Greenville Co., S. C., Deeds Book G, page 127).

Absolute proof exists since James Ford and wife were killed by Tories and Indians in June or July, 1776 during the Revolutionary War (see A History of Union County , WPA Series, 1940, which was in turn taken - from the memoir of Major Joseph McJunkin, Revolutionary War Veteran); and John Ford's (1750-51; 1796) parents are known to have been massacred. John Salmon Ford (1815-1897), a son of William (1785-1866) and grand son of John (1750-51; 1796), wrote that, "During the Revolutionary War the Indians and Tories made a descent upon the country adjacent to Greenville Courthouse. They killed the writer's great grand father and great grandmother by the fathers side. They were very old. Their cold-blooded slayers placed the muzzles of their guns against their heads and blew their brains out. The holes were reported to have been as large as one's fist."

In a book of extracts of South Carolina Memorials by Mrs. Jerome Esker is show the

20 Memorial for James Ford:

"Memorial exhibited by JAMES FORD, to be registered in Auditor's office...... 100 (sic; should read 150 acres) in Berkley (sic; should read Craven) County on the NE side of Enoree River. Bounded on all sides by vacant land. Survey certified September 14th 1768, and granted to Memoialist March 7th 1769. Quit rent 3/ Sterling, or 4/ Proclamation money per hundred acres, to commence two years from date. In witness whereof he hath hereunto set his hand the 1st of June 1769. Delivered 22nd of April 1772 to JAMES FORD William Gist, D. S. (VIII, p. 442)"

John Ford had two great grandfathers and great grandmothers by the fathers side, however, it is clear from the content that he was speaking of the Ford great grandfather and great grandmother and not his fathers maternal grandparents which would have required further explanation. For a complete account of John Salmon Ford's memoirs see following his name herein.

The two daughters of James Ford are mentioned in History of Greenville County, S. C . by James W. Richardson, pages 45 and 47. What happened to the two daughters after their escape or release from the Indians is not recorded. in any detail. One of them, Cassandra appears to have been cared for by the John Ford family formerly of Fairfax County, Va., and she eventually married one of John’s sons, William Ford, who it is said helped rescue her. The records left by William and Cassandra indicate that her parents were from Maryland. This accounts for four children of James Ford, however there are two others that certainly appear to be sons, i.e. James Ford and Zadock Ford.

The reason for thinking James Ford (1748-49; 1808) is a son of James Ford is the fact he witnessed in 1798 a deed between two sons of Philip Ford, i.e. John and James; also he named a son Philip. James Ford (1748-49; 1808) had a daughter who married Francis Prince, Jr., son of Francis Prince. William Prince married second, the widow of Philip Ford. James Ford (1748-49; 1808) was in Montgomery Co., Tenn., at the same time the children, John, James and Philip, sons of Philip Ford were residing there. James Ford (1748-49; 1808) is shown, with John Ford (1750-51; 1796) in a court case in South Carolina. James is shown in Historical Sketches of Adams, Robertson County, Tennessee and Port Royal, Montgomery County, Tennessee from 1779 to 1968 , by Ralph L. Winters; to be from South Carolina.

There are several reasons to believe Zadock Ford is a son of James Ford. Zadock later owned land on Enoree River near James Ford. We know from deed records that Philip and John were sons of James Ford. In the settlement of Philip Ford's estate money was received from Zadock Ford. Zadock Ford signed the will of Mary Ford, daughter of John Ford (1750-51; 1796). Zadock named a son James. Zadock Ford (probably Junior) along with the sons of Philip appear in the early land records of Livingston Co., Ky. (not as a resident however).

21 James Ford was reported by a great grandson, John Salmon Ford, to have supposedly come from Virginia to South Carolina. A descendant of Philip Ford, Mrs. Augusta Webb (Ford) Andrews, wrote, but gave no proof, that Philip Ford was from Northumberland Co., Va. Both these statements have been researched and JAMES FORD can not be found in Virginia. From a preponderance of evidence it is almost certain he was from Maryland and probably the James Ford of St. Mary's County who is shown in the Maryland provincial militia. A descendant of Rachel Ford, daughter of Zadock Ford, Sr., indicated that Rachel was from Maryland, which is unlikely, however her parents probably were from Maryland. Cassandra Ford daughter of James Ford certainly indicated her parents were from Maryland.

James Ford as previously stated was a Captain in the South Carolina Provincial Militia and had his muster grounds and also that of Col. Fletchall's Regiment of which his Company was a part, on his above mentioned property and the place was referred to as Ford's Muster Grounds and also The Cane Break.

In Colonial and Revolutionary History of Upper South Carolina , by Dr. J. B. 0. Landrum, 1897; Shannon & Co., Greenville, S. C.; pages 45, 49, 50 and 53, James Ford is mentioned: "The Tory element in the lower part of the District of Ninety-Six were headed and led by two brothers, Patrick and Robert Cunningham, while the same element was led, in a large measure in the Upper or Spartan District by Colonel Thomas Fletchall, who resided on Fair Forest. This influence which he possessed over the people of his section was due to the fact that he was Colonel of the militia. His regimental district, before the Revolution, included all the country between the Broad and Saluda rivers in South Carolina, and embraced the three districts (Lower or Dutch Fork, Middle or Little River and Upper or Spartan) referred to in a former chapter, which were created by the Provincial Congress in 1776. The Regimental parade ground of Fletchall's regiment was at Ford's on the Enoree. "

"The Commissioners (Mr. Drayton and Mr. Tennant) in the course of their journeyings met again, agreeably to appointment, on the 23 rd of August, at Ford's which was the parade ground of Fletchall's regiment. Mr. Drayton says that this place is on the Enoree River in the fork of Cedar Creek and Enoree. The Cedar Creek referred to is doubtless the same as the present Cedar Shoal Creek running west of Cross Anchor. This was the day that Fletchall had promised to assemble his regiment."

"Mr. B. G. Lambright informs the writer that Ford's old muster ground place is between Enoree and Cedar Shoal Creek, at or near the old Davis Newman place. It is not far from Musgrove's battle ground."

An account of the Indian massacre which began on the 20th of June 1776 can be found in History of Greenville County, South Carolina, by James W. Richardson, 1930, Atlanta, Ga., pages 43-48. James Ford and family are mentioned on pages 45 and 47: "When information reached the frontier that the Indians had taken up the tomahawk, there was great alarm among those adhering to the Patriot cause. Quickly they set about strengthening the crude forts and

22 block houses which had been constructed along the Indian boundary during the troublous days of the French and Indian war, and into these rought fortifications many of them fled, taking as much as possible of their portable property with them. Still there were others who remained at their homes -some because no fort was within reach, and others because they thought the Indians would pass them by on account of past friendships. But it was only among those who had espoused the cause of the province that a feeling of impending danger existed, for secret messengers had previously advised the Tories that they would be safe from attach, if their loyalty to the King were shown by the erection of peeled poles, wrapped around with white cloth, before their homes. This emblem, or badge of loyalty to the King, was referred to as "the passover" and was to be a sign to the Indians to leave that household undisturbed. Sad to relate, many were the passovers erected among the frontiersmen. "...

"Now the savages, having taken up the tomahawk in earnest, were not to be stayed in their bloody course. Where ever the whites could be found they were murdered in cold blood, the 'passover' itself being small protection. Captain Ford, a well-known Tory, was killed as he sat in his yard under the peeled pole which he had raised for the protection of himself and family, and two of his daughters were taken captive. Among other killed were Mr. John Miller and a Mr. Orr." ....

"However, as the savages were beginning to retreat after the Battle of Round Mountain, Colonel Thomas appeared with a small force and gave chase. The Indians moved from the North Carolina border across the northwestern portion of Spartanburg County toward the plantation of Richard Pearis. They were over taken near Paris mountain by a small detachment from Colonel Thomas' force, and a skirmish took place. The Indians continued their retreat, but being hard pressed, killed a number of their prisoners, who were hampering their progress. Among these was Mrs. Hite. But other prisoners were either released or permitted to escape. Of this number were the two daughters of Captain Ford, .... the Tory had been killed during the raid."

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SOUTH CAROLINA Caroliniana Library Columbia, S.C.

12 September, 1979 By J. W. Lawrence

A History of Union County WPA Series, 1940

(Taken from the memoir of Major Joseph McJunkin, Revolutionary War veteran.)

In accordance with previous arrangements, on the 20th of June (1776), the Indians began the work or death among the Whig families along the frontiers fron North Carolina into

23 Georgia. It was at this period that the Hampton, the Hannon, the Bishop and other massacres took place with the present limits of Spartanburg. In order that the homes or Tories might be known and thereby rendered immune to the tomahawks and scalping knives, they peeled poles wrapped them with white cloth, erected them before their houses and sat under them. These were called passovers. All who had passovers and sat under them were passed by unhurt, except for one instance, that of Captain James Ford, who lived on the Enoree, at a place called the Canebreak. He and his wife were killed under their passover, and their daughters taken captive by the Indians.

A History of Spartanburg County WPA Series, 1940:

On July, 1776, the Cherokees heard that a British fleet was in Charleston Harbor. Immediately, they swept over the frontier burning homes and massacring the inhabitants. Spartans suffered severely all along the Indian line. The Hites, Hamptons, Fords, Hannons, Bishops, Thompsons, Andersons and Millers were among the families attacked.

24 Appendix B Documents relating to Philip Ford, appears to have been born in Maryland, about 1746; died in Abbeville, District, S. C., just prior to April 23, 1783.

Philip Ford had a surveyor plat for 150 acres on "Ennorree" River, S. C., recorded in 1769 (see Volume 11, page 29, at Columbia, S. C.).

In the sale of Philip Ford's personal property, money was received from Elishe, Jno. and Zadock Ford. William Prince was the administrator of the estate. Location of these records is Box 35, Pack 764, in Abbeville County, S. C., Courthouse probate records ( Abstract of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds as on File in the Abbeville South Carolina Courthouse , Compiled by Willie Pauline Young, Abbeville, S. C., 1950, page 112).

According to Augusta Webb (Ford) Andrews, Philip Ford was married to Elizabeth Ford and they had three sons, James, Philip, and she was not sure of. the third; however, the Spartanburg Deed Book F, pages 99-100 shows his name was John Ford.

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SOUTH CAROLINA State Archives Columbia, S.C.

6 September, 1979 By J. W. Lawrence

South Carolina Royal Plats Prior to 1776

Pursuant to a precept directed under the hand seal of John Troup, Esq., dated the 5th Day of August, 1766, I have admeasured and laid out unto John Ford a plantation or tract of vacant land in Berkely County containing three hundred acres in the fork between Brodd & Saludy Rivers and is situate on a south branch of Tyger River called and known by the name of Fairforest Creek and is water of Broad River. Bounding all round on vacant land.

(The actual plat is there, and “vacant land" is written on all four sides. )

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Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book B, pages 242-243:

25 John Ford To Philip Ford No.217 This Indenture made the twenty first day of December Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and seventy three Between John Ford of the Province of South Carolina Ninety Six District of the one part and Philip Ford of the province & District aforesaid son in Law of the sd. John Ford of the other part -Witnesseth that the said John Ford for and in Consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and beareth unto the sd. Philip Ford and for the better maintinance of him the sd. Philip Ford Hath given granted aliened, enfeoffed and Confirmed and by these presents Doth give grant alien enfeoff and Confirm unto the said Philip Ford all that Messuage or Tenement of Land (Situate lying and being on Fairforest Creek it being the plantation whereon the said John Ford formerly lived on) Containing three hundred acres and granted unto the said Jno. Ford the first day of June Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred & sixty seven, by his Excellency the Rt. Ho. Chas. Greville Montgu and hath such shape form & marks as appears by a platt thereof to the sd. grant Annexed, as in and by the sd. platt & grant duly recorded in the Secretaries office reference thereunto being had may more fully appear With all and Singular its appurtenances and all houses out houses & c. And the reversions, remainder and remainders rents and Services of the said premises; and also all the estate right title interest property or claim Whatsoever of him the said John Ford of in & to the said Messuage or Tenement lands and premises, and of, in and to every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances and all deeds evidences & ..writings concerning the premises only now in the hands or custody of the said John Ford which he may get or come by without said in Law, To have and to hold the said Messuage or tenement lands Hereditaments and premises hereby Granted unto the said Philip Ford his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Philip Ford his heirs and assigns forever, and the said John Ford for himself his heirs Exrs. Admns. & assigns doth covenant promise and grant to and with the said Philip Ford his heirs and assigns these presents that he the said Philip Ford his heirs & assigns shall & fully may from henceforth forever hereafter peaceably Quietly have hold Occupy possess & enjoy the said Messuage or Tenement lands hereditaments & premises hereby given & Granted or mentioned or intended so to be with their and every of their appurtenances free clear and discharged and well and Sufficiently said and kept harmless of and from all form and other gifts bargains and seals feoffments Jointures dowers estates entails rents rent charges arrearages of rent Statutes Judgments Recognizances, and of and from all other titles, troubles charges and incumberances whatsoever had made committed done or suffered or to be had made committed done or suffered by him the said John Ford his heirs Exors. Admrs. or any other person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under him them or any or either of them In witness whereof he the said John Ford hath, hereunto sett his hand & seal the day and year first above written - John Ford (Seal) Signed seald & Delivered ) in the presence of - ) William Akridge ) Thomas Laxon ) John Caan )

Ninety Six District

26 Personally appeared Thomas Laxon before me & made oath that he saw John Ford Sign, seal, acknowledge Deliver the within Deed of Gift to Philip Ford, for the use and purpose therein mentioned, and that William Akridge & John Cain, were Subscribing Witness's at the same time with himself - Sworn to before me the 4th day of September 1783 J. Thomas, Junr. J. P.

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The Probate Court, Abbeville County, S. C., has on file for the administration of Philip Ford's estate, an Administration Bond to John Thomas, Jun! , Esquire, Ordinary of the District of Ninety-Six, signed by William Prince, Henry W(right?) and Ephraim Reese. The Inventory of the estate, dated April 23, 1783 0- signed by James Jordan, John Ford and Giles Connell, and an addition to the inventory signed by John Ford and Giles Connell list three Negroes, twenty-one head of cattle, two mares with colts, one grey horse, ten large hogs, twelve shoats, nine head of sheep, various household furniture and effects along with farm implements totaling £ 284=1=1.

The Warrant of Appraisement by Jno. Thomas, Jun’r., Esq., Ordinary of Ninety-Six District to Jas. Jordan, Esq., John Ford, Giles Connell and Wm. Ford, dated Sept. 2, 1783 is recorded in Book F, page 37. William Prince reported receipt of moneys due the estate from Elishe Ford, Tho. Hannah, Giles Connell, Michel Pruet, John Ford, Zadock Ford, John Jay and Amos Peace totaling £ 33=3=11 Strling money. The listing of items sold by Wm. Prince, Administrator, shows the personal property sold brought an additional £ 328=00=2 and William Prince was the principal purchaser. John Thomas made one purchase.

William Prince, administrator of the estate of Philip Ford, is shown in the 1790 census of Ninety-six District, Union Co., S. C., as 1-6-2-0-0. Capt. ; Ephraim Reece is shown in the 1790 census of Ninety-six District, Spartanburg Co., S. C., as 1-3-3-0-3. James Jordeen is shown in the 1790 census of Ninety-six District, Spartanburg Co., S. C., as 2-2-3-0-13. William Ford is shown if the 1790 census of Ninety-six District, Spartanburg Co., S. C. Two "John Thomases" are shown in the Ninety-six District, Union Co., S. C., census.

Money was received of Elishe Ford who is shown in the 1790 census of Ninety-six District of Newberry Co., S. C., as 3-2-4-0-2; money was received of Tho. Hannah (not shown in the 1790 census); money was received of Giles Connell (see Chiles Connel, who is shown in the 1790 census of Ninety-six District, Spartanburg Co., S. C., as 4-2-6-0-4; money was received of Michel Pruet (not shown in the 1790 census of South Carolina); money was received of John Ford (this was probably the brother of Philip Ford, but could have been his father-in-law or his brother-in-law); money was owed by Zadock Ford (see Zadock Forde, Spartanburg Co., S. C., 1790 census) who was in all probability a brother of Philip Ford; money was owed by John Jay and Amos Peall (neither of whom are shown in the 1790 census of South Carolina.

27 Appendix C Documents relating to James Ford, born about 1748-1749; died Montgomery County, Tennessee, 1808.

JAMES FORD came from South Carolina to Davidson County, N. C. about 1783 with a group of South Carolinians which included William Prince and settled on a tract of land on Parson's Creek about 2 ½ or 3 miles from what is not Port Royal. He was a captain in the Davidson County Militia in 1784 and operated a ferry at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers as early as 1786. He was a member of the Goldwater Expedition in 1787 and the Nickajack Expedition in 1794. He served Tennessee County, N. C. (formed 1788) as a Justice of the Peace which Commission he resigned in 1789. He was a member of the House of Representatives of the Southwest Territorial Assembly from Tennessee County 1794-95 and was one of the five Representatives from Tennessee County to the Tennessee Constitution Convention to draft the Constitution of Tennessee in Knoxville, January II to February 6, 1796. He was a member of the Tennessee Senate in the 1st and 2nd General Assembly 1796-99 representing Montgomery and Robertson Counties (Montgomery and Robertson Counties were formed in 1796 ). He was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel in Montgomery County Regiment, Tennessee Militia October 4, 1796. He died prior to January Term of Montgomery County Court 1808.

From Tennessee Cousins page 673, James Ford is shown as being elected Fourth Captain in the Militia of Davidson County, North Carolina, at the first court held October 6, 1783; and on page 695 James Ford is shown among the early settlers of Montgomery Co., Tenn., who came from South Carolina and included Francis, William and Robert Prince, George Nevill and Joseph B. Nevill and Dr. Morgan Brown, who settled south of the River.

Record of Commissions of Officers in the Tennessee Militia 1796-1811 , Volume I, Compiled by Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Issued by the Tennessee Historical commission as a Sesquicentennial Publication, 1947: pages 25-26 Montgomery County Regiments, Commissioned Ford, James - Lieutenant - Colonel Commandant - Oct. 4, 1796. Miles, Richard - First Major - Oct. 4, 1796. pages 26-27 Robertson County Regiments, Commissioned Miles, William -First Major in Cavalry regiment Mero District - Oct. 28, 1797.

The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina , by Weeks Volume 21, pp. 261 , 605 , and 633: James Ford resignes commission as Justice of Peace in Tennessee County in 1789.

28 For a biographical sketches of James Ford see Historical Sketches of Adams, Robertson County, Tennessee and Port Royal , Montgomery County, Tennessee, from 1779 to 1968 , by Ralph L. Winters, 315 Commerce Street, Clarksville; Tennessee 37040, page 139; and Biographical Directory of the Tennessee General Assembly, Volume I, 1796-1861 , by Robert M. McBride and Dan M. Robison; published by The Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee Historical Commission, Nashville, 1975.

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The Colonial and State Records of North Carolina by Weeks, Volume 21, pp. 261, 605, 633 “James Ford resigns commission as Justice of Peace in Tennessee County in 1789.”

Historical Sketches of Adams, Robertson County, Tennessee and Port Royal Montgomery County, Tennessee from 1779 to 1968 by Ralph L. Winters, 1968. Privately Printed by Ralph L. Winters, 315 Commerce Street, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040, page 139:

“ JAMES FORD There are no known direct descendents of this sturdy pioneer in the area; however, very early, he was one or the makers of Civilization. He came with a group of immigrants from S. a. in the 1780s and bought a tract of land on Parsons Creek about 2 ½ or 3 mi. from Port Royal. He served in the Territorial Assembly from Tennessee County 1794-95. He was one of the five representatives from Tenn. County to draft the Constitution of Tennessee. Meeting in Knoxville Jan. 11, 1796 they had the Constitution written and signed by Feb. 6, 1796. He was active in the government of the area and held other offices. Evidently he was a very prosperous citizen. He died in 1808 and the inventory of his estate lists, among other things: 760 A. land; 29 slaves; 2 stills; 5 plows; geese; fowls; horses; cattle; hogs; saddle bags; 7 barrels; 10 still stands. His Administrators gave bond for $20,000. The lengthy settlement or his estate in Book C, July 1818. There are 4 or the 6 pages missing but the heirs shown are Drewry, John, William Boyd and wire, Francis Ford, Rebecca Ford, Polly Ford, Phillip Ford. Evidently these heirs were listed by their names at the time the Will was written prior to 1808. John P. Ford, one of the sons and heirs, died before the final settlement or the Estate and his Estate settlement is shown on Pg. 16 or Book C and shows his property divided among Francis Ford, Polly Prince, Rebecca Nichols and Philip Ford. In Book C, pg. 20--1818–Commissioners were appointed to divide James Ford’s property and the division lists The Widow "Judith," Ephriam Drake, William Boyd & wife, Drewry, John, Francis, Polly and Phil1ip Ford."

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Biographical Directory of The Tennessee General Assembly, Volume I, 1796- 1861 by Robert M. McBride and Dan M. Robison. Edited by Robert M. McBride. Published by The

29 Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee Historical Commission, Nashville 1975 (Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library).

pages 254, and 255

“Ford, James ( ? -c.1807) “House of Representatives , Southwest Territory. 1794 and 1795; representing Tennessee County; Senate, 1st and 2nd Genera! Assembly 1796-99; representing Montgomery and Robertson counties. Nothing found to indicate date and place of birth, names of parents, extent of schooling. names of wife and children, if any. Came to Tennessee country c.1783 from South Carolina; described as “over six feet tall, rather fleshy, and of commanding appearance.”

“Kept ferry at confluence of Cumberland and Red Rivers as early as 1786. Member of Tennessee Constitutional Convention of 1796. Was captain in Davidson County Militia, 1784; took part in Goldwater Expedition. 1787, and in Nickajack Expedition, 1794; commissioned lieutenant colonel in Montgomery County Regiment, Tennessee Militia, October 4. 1796. Died prior to January 1808 term of court, Montgomery; place of burial not determined.

“Sources: Goodspeed. History of Montgomery County . 753; “Montgomery County Wills and Inventories. Vol A, 1797-1810.- pp. 103. 104; Beach, Along the Warioto , 23, 26, 41, 56.”

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“Ann Evans Alley Route 1, Box 76 Adams, TN 37010 Tel: 615-358-2135 5 January 1981 . Eugene E. Trimble 5203FlandersAve. .Kensington, Md 20795

Dear Mr. Trimble,

Sorry to be so long in getting this to you. Between school, exams, illness, Christmas, etc. time seemed to get away much to fast.

To make up for taking so long, I did a complete search on the family of FORD in Montgomery County records up to ca 1820. The Minutes were not completely abstracted, but I did look and the index and pick out the items that seemed to be the most important. MOST ALL (but not all} items for the family of James Ford were checked for the first nine books.

30 Goodspeeds History of Tennessee (Montgomery County} p. 753 says James Ford came to the Port Royal area with William Prince. Prince made his first trip in 1782. His wife died shortly after they arrived. Prince returned to S. C. (Spartanburg District}. When he returned he brought back the second “company of immigrants, among whom were James Ford and William Mitcherson.”

By 1784 James Ford was an officer in the militia. So, he probably came here in late 1782 or 1783. Any land for 1783 to 1788 would be found in the Davidson County Deeds...or Land Records. These have not been checked. The Warrants as listed in Whitleys Tennessee Genealogical Records ... shows a James Forde of Davidson County, Tennessee sold John Drake a-slave. (p. 203} The Warrant entry in Whitley's book page 205 indicates the possibility that John Ford was here before 20 Dec. 1783.

From the various references to James Ford in the Wills, Minutes, etc. it seems there were eight children: John P. who died between April and Aug 1812 (these dates may could be narrowed by references elsewhere, but no attempt was made to do so); Francis P.; Phillip b. ca 1803 (1850 Census. Confirmed in general by guardian reports); Rebecca P. m. _____ Nichols; Polly m. _____PRINCE; Casandra m. Ephram DRAKE; Sally m. Wm. Boyd; and Drewry who died before 22 Jan. 1813. Casandra Ford Drake evidently died before 19 June 1813 when guardian was appointed for her children. Also note suit. Both Sally and Polly were old enough to marry by 1812. By 1813 Casandra had 4 minor children. Unless there were twins involved, Casandra married no later than ca. 1808, Casandra and Sally must have been the older girls as they were married first. (probably!) Phillip was no doubt the youngest. Neither the Nichols, Prince, or Boyds have l been located to determine an age for these girls,

As both Joseph Woolfolk and Cordel Norfleet were married to Penningtons and .James Ford was guardian to Isaac Pennington’s mlnor heir, I wonder if Judith Ford was a Pennington????

I checked only two Tax Lists (We also have a 1799, 1801) James Ford was listed with one poll in 1798 and none in 1800. This indicates he probably became 51 about 1800. (Taxable 21- 50) There is a remote possibility that he could have been living on land outside the county and would be taxed there. However, I believe he was here and just over taxable age. Therefore we can set a tentative birth date of ca 1750 for this James Ford. I probably should have looked at the 1799 Tax List before sending this, but did not want to hold this up any longer.

If there is anything that is not self explanatory please let me know.

Again, I apologize for the delay. If you still want the additional work done let me know. I have a few notes I jotted down during our telephone conversation, but would like a more complete request than I have to be certain we do the right work. As I mentioned the time element will be critical due to the weather and school. I do not plan to take on any new clients for a while and reserve the time I do have for those of you who have had work done before. Sincerely,

31 /s/ Ann Ann Evans Alley

Researched by Ann Evans Alley Route 1, Box 76 Adams, TN 37010 Tel: 615-358-2135 5 January 1981

The following records were searched in an attempt to identify the heirs of James Ford and John P. Ford. Wills and Records Book A, page 101 Administrator's Bond Joseph Woolfolk, Drury Ford make bond in the amount of $20,000 as administrators of James Ford, dec. Securities: Robert Searcy, Henry H, Bryan, Joseph Robinson, James Huling. 21 June 1808.

Book A, page 103 Inventory- James Ford, dec. 760 acres land; twenty-nine Negroes, to wit, George, Fan, Dinah, Caty, David, Jacob, Adam, Liad, Luke, Abram, Rhody, Joan, Isaac, Charles, Richard or Dick, Jean, Esau, Seasor, Orpha, Nanney, Margina, Shadrick, Far King George, Milly, Bobb?, Hanah, Absolum & Sam. etc..etc...

(NOTE: This totals only twenty eight...there probably should be a comma after Far..????)

Book A, page 104 Additional inventory James Ford, dec. ...note on Joseph Hay for $37.62, Insolvent...one ditto on William Gilbert ...one ditto on Henry Flew Ellen... 3 notes on Matta. Logan.. “debt on James Ford, Junr. for thirty bushels at the seleane corp of corn subject to the expense of making of it and finding? the hands 1 crows for Cooper.” J. Woolfolk, Drury Ford --Administrators. (no date visible)

(NOTE: The item above this was proven in court July term 1811, However, the entries that follow are dated 1800! )

Book A page 143 Guardian Bond - JAMES FORD appointed guardian to Alesy Pennington, dau. Isaac Pennington, dec. Bond $5,000. Securities: Joseph Woolfolk; Hugh F. Bell. 27 october 1801. Acknowledged in open court October term 1801.

Book A page 345 Bill of Sale

32 Drury Ford to Joseph Woolfolk. London, Dinah, Fan, and Meshack, 2 Feb, 1810. (signed) Drury Ford. $900 Test: Wm. L. Williams, C. Murry, Jas. S. Philips.

Book A page 420 Account of Sales of James Ford, dec. (Note: no date shown. Item before dated 1811 and one after dated 1808!!! This clerk either was WAY behind and just copied the times as he came to them or the book was recopied at some point from loose pages...your guess is as good as mine!!!) The amount brought is given, but no purchasere listed.

James Ford --Wills and Records continued

Book B, page 136 and 137 Administrators Report - Estate James Ford. dec. II Joseph Woolfolk. administrator. (The estate paid accounts to the following persons. No indication was made as to what the payment was for,) David Neal. Jiles Connell, Henry Minor, John Baker, Thomas Martin & Co., Luke Dillard, Israel Robertson, Henry Gardner, John Ford, Peter Herod, John Tinnan, Peter Brawner, Thomas Talbolt, William Tait, G. L. Mar, A Hutchison, Lemuel Peters. Polly Pennington, William Connell, Widow Hutcheson, John Lamaster, Joseph Robertson, Henry Gardner, Stephen Stewart, Reynolds & Co., John Kerr, Willie Blount, John Edmonston, James Young, William Barton, Pray Whipple, Samuel Crockett, A. B. Wilson, Joseph Woolfolk, "services as administrator $225.” Rend. April Term 1813. (Note: The greater portion of these individuals are known to have lived in the north eastern portion of Montgomery County. Some were over the line in Robertson County or very near the line, The Willie Blount listed was governor of Tennessee 1809-1815.)

Book C, page 26 Division of Property of James Ford Copy attached 2 January 1810. To Mrs. Judith Ford...to Epraim Drake & wife...to Drewry Ford... (NOTE: .The following page is not the continued division. A check failed to locate it. It is evidently lost.)

Judah Ford

Will Book B page 83 Will -Judah Ford Copy attached 24 April 1812/October term 1812. mentions son: John P. Ford, Philip Ford (under age), Francis P. Ford. Dau: Rebecca-P. and Polly Ford, Casandra Drake, and Sally Boyd. Granddaughter: Judah A. Drake (under age). Neace: Polly Norfleet. 'friend": Cordell Norfleet, executor. (signed) Juda Ford Witnesses: Elias Fort, Junr, James Norfleet, Sarah Norfleet, Polly Norfleet.

Will Book C, page 102 Sale Judah Ford 11 Nov. 1812. Buyers include: George B Hopson, James Norfleet, Cordell Norfleet, Elijah Gossett, Samuel Northington, Stephen W. Carney, Ambrose Hutcheson, Pray H. Whipple,

33 Richard B. Blount, James Grant, William Hutchison, William Deloach, John Lemaster, Thomas Carney, Willie Parker, Henry H. Bryan, Elias Ford Junr,. William Smith, James Carney, Tandy Walker, John Segars, Joseph Robertson, Michael Northington, John McQuire, Arthur Hays, Zachariah Grant, John Ferguson, Eppy Lawson, Joseph McNeil , Jesse Mosely, John Rawson. Jan. term 1813.

Book C, page 118. Inventory - Judith Ford. Oct. 14. 1812. Cordell Norfleet. Executor. Rent. Oct term 1812.

Book B page 253. Executor’s Settlement Estate Judith Ford dec. “William Boyds Legacy”. $3.00 Ephraims Drake’s Legacy $3.00 Cordell Norfleet Ex. Commissioners: Samuel Northington, Joseph Woolfolk January term 1815.

John P. Ford

Book B, page 86 Sale Estate John P. Ford, dec. 19 Aug. 1812. Buyers: Henry Gardner, John Connell, Geo. B. Hopson. Joseph McNeal, Elijah Gossett, Elisha Gossett, James Williams. Jacob Prewet, John Ferguson, Henry Northington, James W. Carney, Giles Connell , Wm Hutcheson, Francis Ford, Cordell Norfleet, James Norfleet P. C., James Norfleet, Esq. Achellas McFarland. Oct. term 1812.

Book B. page 126 Supplimentary inventory John P. Ford, dec. 20 Aug. 1812.

Book B. page 252. Administrator's Settlement -Estate John P. Ford 4 Jan. 1815.

Book B, page 315 Executor's report...... John P. Ford Cordall Norfleet, Executor. Jan. term 1815. “expense of law suit $5.00"

Book B, page 442 Executor's report -John P. Ford's heirs Cordell Norfleet, ex. Jan 1816-Jan 1817. Rec. April term 1817.

Book C. page 16 Division Property of John P. Ford, dec. Copy attached Commissioners: George B Hopson, Pray Whipple, James Carr, Samuel Northington, and David Gould. Francis Ford --Lot #3, girl Franky Polly Prince --lot #1, Kate Rebecah Nichols --lot #4 Phebe and Wily Phillip Ford --lot #2, Robert.

34 March 6,1818.

Philip Ford

Will Book B, page 127. Guardian Bond 19 Oct. 1812. $5000. Philip Ford, orphan of James Ford, dec. Cordell .Norfleet, guardian. Christopher Owen, Jas. Boyd, securities.

Book B, page 251. Guardian Settlement 4 Jan. 1815. Sam'l Northington and Joseph Woolfolk, commissions. Cordell Norfleet, guardian.

Book B, page 320 Guardian Settlement January term 1816. Cordell Norfleet, guardian. Philip Ford, minor.

Book B, page 441 Guardian Settlement April term 1817. Philip Ford, minor. Cordell Norfleet, guardian. R. B. Blount, David Dould, commissioners.

Book C, page 14 Guardian Settlement April 1818. Philip Ford, minor. Cordell Norfleet, guardian.

Book C, page 164 Guardian Settlement April 1819. Philip Ford, minor. Cordell Norfleet, guardian. “money left with Wm Boyd for use of Philip when sick......

Book C, page 480 Guardian Settlement April 1821. Philip Ford, minor. James Carr, David Gould, commissioners.

Book C, page 320. Guardian Settlement (OUT OF ORDER -MY ERROR) April 12,1820. Guardian, Cordell Norfleet. Philip Ford, minor.

Book D, page 12 - Guardian Settlement January 1822. Philip, a minor.

Book D, pages 129,314, all 434 contain reports from Cordell Norfleet as guardian for Philip Ford, for the years 1823, 1824, and 1825.

Henry Ford

Book D page 371. Bill of Sale 10 June 1824. Jesse Oldham to Henry Ford...slaves Alexander, age about 18 and Simon, Witnesses: James Hambleton, E. R. Oldham.

35 This represents ALL FORD LISTINGS for Will Books A, B, C, and D.

Deeds

Deed Book A, Montgomery County, is actually the deeds of Tennessee County, N. C. (and Territory South of River Ohio). They were at some point rebound into a book label ed .'Montgomery County, Tennessee" .Probably at the same time the Books D, E, F. G, and H were rebound into one book labeled "DH" A note in the front of Book K (1820) indicates "...I was...present when John Dicks, Esq. who has been appointed Register for Montgomery Co. received the books belonging to said office and do hereby certify that Books A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, are all in Bad Condition most of which have been greatly damaged having been kept in Books unfit for a record of such high importance to the community and from them being many leaves and records torn 1 The statement was dated Oct. 30th 1823.

James Ford

These deeds have been arranged in order by date for the purpose of this report.

Book A page 70, JAMES FORD TO EVAN SHELBY 18 October 1790. 640 acres ...200 Pounds Virginia Currency...N side Cumberland River where Virginia line Crosses said River...granted Evans Shelby 15 Sept 1787 ...sold to James Ford 18 Sept 1789...(Grant #510)... Acknowledged by James Ford 1791.

(Note: The Virginia line (Kentucky line now) ran further south than the present line. There was a conflict that was not settled until after the western lands in Tennessee were purchased from the Indians in 1818.)

Book A, page 80 James Ford to Evan Shelby 18 Oct. 1790. 300 acres...80 pounds Virginia Currency... West Fork Red River ...where Shelby formerly lived...part of 1000 acres Anthony Crutcher survey... Acknowledged by James Ford April 1791. Test: Hugh Lewis

Book A page 94 James Ford to Evan Shelby 18 Oct. 1790. 200 Pounds Virginia Currence...640 acres Sumner County on north side of Cumberland River...known as Ashers Station...bounded by land of David Wilson, Mr. Edwards on north...James Wilson and John Wilson on south...Hugh Leeper on west...Henry Loven on East...Test: Hugh Lewis. Acknowledged July 1791.

Book A page 95 James Ford to Evan Shelby 18 Oct. 1790. 200 pounds Virginia currency...1200 acres in Davidson County south side Cumberland river on Stewart Creek...Mosses Shelby's n. e, corner... Evan Shelby to Ford by deed acknowledged Oct. .1789... Acknowledged by Ford April term 1791. '

36 NOTE: ALL DEEDS IN BOOK A if not noted otherwise are from TENNESSEE COUNTY as mentioned above.

Book A, page 228 Colo James Ford from Robert Prince 25 Nov. 1793...(both) Tennessee County, Territory South of River Ohio... sum of (blank)...640 acres...n side Cumberland River about four or five miles below mouth of Red River...Col. Armstrong's line... Ack. Jan term (1794?).

Book A, page 517 James Ford to Robert Prince 25 Oct. 1796...7 Pounds 10 Shillings...n side Cumberland River about 4 or 5 miles below mouth Red River...320 acres...part of 640 acres William Wallam's grant...to Nicholas Conrad...to James Ford...(15 Sept 1787 #498)... Witness: William Connor, John Chapman. Acknowledged (no date)

Book A, page 529 James Ford from John Dick (oops..got this one out of order! ) 16 Sept 1796...(Dick of Mero District... Ford of Montgomery County)...$220...250 acres on Parson's Creek...Linton's line...Archibald Edmonson's survey...John Nelson's survey... Proved by oath Isham A. Parkes Jan term 1797.

Book B, page 477 James Ford from John Nelson 28 Oct. 1801...both of Montgomery County...$1000. ..1000 acres on south side Red River on Parson's Creek...opposite Renfro's old station...Wm Linton's corner...William Washington's line...Joseph Woolfolk and Joseph Roberson, witnesses. Proven by oath of witnesses.

Book B, page 750 James Ford to Ephraim Drake 3 3 Sept. 1805 “good will and affection"...93 acres on Parson's Creek...w bank on south side where Linton's line crosses Creek...Lemaster’s corner... Witness: Joseph Woolfolk.

Book DH, page 357 James Ford to Reynolds and McFarland 3 Feb. 1808. $51 Lot 23 in Port Royal. Witness: Thomas Martin, Jonathan Stephenson Acknowledged: March 28, 1808.

Book I, p 357 Colo. James Ford to Joseph Woolfolk 1 March 1807 $224. 224 acres...Robertson County so side Sulfer (sic) Fork Creek...Ford's field...Woolfolk's line...Bake’s line...Parson’s line Witness : Stephen Stuart, John E. Wi1cox .

3 Ed.: Son-in-law of James Ford (married Casander Ford).

37 Proven by oath of John Wilcox. .."and the hand write (sic) of James Ford, deceased was proven by oath of Robert Prince,..28 July 1812."

John Ford

Book A, page 1 John Ford to John Baker 6 May 1789. Ford " of Davidson County”...John Baker..."of Gates Co., N. C." 2560 acres in Tennessee County. (4 warrants of 640 acres each)... Witnesses: A, Hart, Hot. Tatum.

Book A, page 411 John Ford from N. C. ....assignee of William Goldsberry, Pvt 640 acres in Davidson County (now Tennessee County) on North side of Cumberland River...Battle Ground Creek .....a fork of Sycamore Creek...David McCrars?? s.w. corner...surveyed 6 July 1786...Located June 15, 1786. R. Nelson and Harrison Persion?? chain carriers.

Book A page 508 John Ford from N. C. assignee William Faircloth, pvt...640 acres...first large creek on so side Cumberland River above the Virginia line including forks in said creek...Survey Nov. 10, 1785 Located 19 July 1785... William Herrington and Elisha Herrington, chain carriers.

Book A, page 45 John Ford to Anthony Hart... 5 March 1790 640 acres 200 Pounds Proved by oath of Josiah Love 19 July 1790

Drury Ford

Deed Book I page 120 Drury Ford to Samuel Northington 23 Jan 1810. 546 acres "whereon James Ford formerly lived " Alexander ?? Nelson’s N W corner...Person.s line...John Kirk's line R. Carney, James Norfleet, Wm Northington: Witnesses., Proved by oath of witnesses April term 1810.

William and Moses Ford

6 October 1817 So side Red River...Bailey.s west boundry...Crouche's corner... (signed) Will Ford. Moses (X) Ford Wm. B. Nelson, Sol. A. Kittrell, witnesses. July 1819 proven by oath of witness. John Brodie proves signature of Soloman A. Kittrell who is deceased.

(OOPS..! William and Moses Ford to James Fort Book I, p 1026. (Note: There are FORTS in the area)

38 Henry Ford

Deed Book B page 596 Henry Ford from William Holloman 11 August 1801. 320 pounds 640 acres on small creek n. side Cumberland River about two miles below Yellow Creek...Wm Hartgrove's S. E. corner...Martin Armstrong's grant... 8 October 1787 (#51). Henry Ford of Guilford Co., N. C. and Holloman of Stokes Co., N. C. Witnesses: Moses Ford, William Ford. Proven October 1803.

Book B page 529. Henry Ford to William Randal. (no date) $400 640 acres nw side Cumberland River on creek about 2 miles below Yellow creek...Wm Hartgrove's line... (NOTE: this deed is incomplete. written on the bottom of the unfinished page ..."The balance of the above deed wanted in the original records End of Book E or 5th Book" I could not locate the other entry indicated.

Book DH, page 90 Henry Ford from Thos Sellars, Sr. 19 October 1804. $400? So. side Red River...SW corner Robert Nelson's survey, assignee of Hart...Robert White's corner...(dim) Brock's corner... Witness: Moses Ford, Wm Ford. Proven Jane 1807.

Book DH; page 445 Henry Ford from Thomas Sellar 31 August 1804. $230 115 acres s side Red River Brock's corner...Sellar of Robertson County. Witnesses: J. R. S Mims (Minns?), William Ford, John (X) Highnight. Proven June 1808.

Book I page 880 Henry Ford to William Dicks 19 Nov. 1817 $600 S side Red River about 4 miles above Clarksville... Parson Boyd's line. ..

(signed) Henry Ford Witnesses: Richard Bridgewater, Jesse Bailey Proven by oath of witnesses

Book I, page 881 Henry Ford to Harden Crouch 19 Nov 1817. $400 so side Red River about 4 miles from Clarksville...125 a Witnesses: Rich'd Bridgewater, Jesse Bailey, Proven by oath of witnesses.

Minute Books (Incomplete)

Book 2, page 166 Drewery Ford and Joseph Woolfolk - administrators vs James Boyd ----March 22,1809. Def. confesses judgement for $60.

39 Book 2, page 333 Petition --Henry H. Bryan, Richard Carney, John Baker, Senr, John Edmondston, and Samuel Northington to layoff to Drury Ford, Ephraim Drake and Casandra, his wife; William L. Boyd and Salley B. Boyd, his wife, distributees of James Ford, dec..... share of land... Dec. 1809.

Book 3. paqe 189 January term 1811 Henry Small, exec. of Thomas Whitledge, dec. returns bond of Robert Whitledge, Robert Wells and Stephen Cocke, chairman of this Court in penalty of $144 and bond of James Ford, 4 Cordell Norfleet, John W Ford, 5 Wi1liam Connell and J . Woolfolk in penalty of $300 to said chairman the said bonds being respectively conditioned that said Robert Whitledge and James Ford in right of his wife Ursley shall respectively refunds (this is a refunding bond).

(Note: Will Book A p 347 shows the will of Thomas Whitledge. Among others, including a brother, Robert, he mentions a niece, Uralla? Ford. The will was dated 24 Feb. 1810 proven April 1810.

Book 4, page 211 Jan. 22, 1813 Petition Ephraim Drake, Sally B. Boyd, and William Boyd in 1808...James Ford died leaving considerable amount of personal property...Joseph Woolfolk and Drury Ford administered personal estate.. .since that time Drury Ford departed this life. (they sue Woolfolk for settlement as two year time period has lapsed.)

Book 4, page 218 April 19, 1813. Report partition of James Ford's land.

Book 4, page 194 19 Jan. 1813. Petition of E. Drake for himself and infant children under 21, to wit: Judigh Adeline Drake, Susannah Cypissa?? Drake, James Ford Drake, and Polly Drake for whom Ephraim is guardian. William Boyd and Sally G. Boyd his wife and Cordell Norfleet executor....John Ford....partition of land....”where James Ford died....”

Tax List

1798 p. 3 Capt Wilson Gibson's Co. Mose Ford 640 acres McAdoo Creek (no poll) John Drake 2020 acres for heirs of Jonathan Drake — p. 13 James Hollis Co. by William Connel, Esq. James Ford, Senr. 890 acres Sulfur Fork (Creek) 1 poll

4 Born Sept. 6, 1779, son of William and Casandra (Ford) Ford

5 Born Feb. 18, 1783, son of William and Casandra (Ford) Ford.

40 1800 James Ford 1440 acres on Parson's Creek (no poll) 7 Black Polls (Capt. Isaac Peterson's Co. by James Huling.) from Tennessee Genealogical records: Records of Early Settlers From State and County Archives by Edythe Rucker Whitley.

“Abstracts of Will Book 1, Davidson County"

Whitley, p. 203 (p. 85 original) - James Forde of Davidson Co. , N. C. sell sells a Negro girl to John Drake of same county. 16 May 1788.

Whitley, p. 212 (p. 218 original) - James Forde of Tennessee Co., N. C. sells a slave to John Erwin. 5 August 1791.

Whitley, p. 207 (p. 110 original) - John Forde of Davidson Co., N. C. appoints Jas. Cole Mountflorence his attorney to collect from John Baker Esq. of Gates Co., N. C. and from Col. Archibald Lytle of Orange Co., N. C. 25 Sept 1789.

Whitley, p. 209 (original p. 161) Samuel Shannon of Davidson County, Mero Dist. gives bond to John Forde to make good a deed for land on Mill Creek. 1790.

Whitley, p. 211 (original p. 195) John Forde gives bill of sale to Samuel Budd. 1791.

Whitley, p. 205 (original p. 99) Received of Major Mountflorence the following Warrants with the locations therein: to wit...#288 Lieut John Fordd 2560 acres. ...."The within mentioned warrants were rec'd and came to hand about 20 Dec. 1783 with locations inclosed. (signed) Martin Armstrong, Sur.

There is another reference indexed for James Ford on page 13, but I can find no name on this or following page. It would be in the following warrants.

“.Revolutionary Warrants" – from loose papers in Tennessee State Library and Archives,

Whitley, p. 7- #2445- Heirs of Joshua Ballard, pvt...640 acres.. On 1 Sept 1785 the Ballard heirs assigned the warrant to JOHN Ford, with John S. Keaton as witness. On 31 May 1794 by virtue of an attachment against John Ford by Martin Armstrong, the warrant was sold at auction by Arthur rate, who by his attorney transferred the warrant to John Given on 20 March 1807.

Whitley, p. 46 #2073 -Abraham Jacobs, pvt...640 acres on Round Lick Creek, Sumner County...assigned to Anthony Head Bledsoe...attached paper states “Davidson County, N. C. 13 Nov. 1788. .Martin Armstrong and Anthony Crutcher assignee of John Forde, 2560 acres in Davidson Co., Thompson Creek...” Grant marked VOID

Whitley, p. 47 #2738 - Heirs of Jeremiah Jordan, pvt...640 acres..to Thomas Butcher..3 Oct.

41 1785...Butcher transferred the same to John Ford on 11 Feb. 1786 in the presence of James Tatum. On 31 May 1794 the warrant was sold at public auction to Arthur rate to satisfy an attachment obtained against John Ford by Martin Armstrong.

Whitley, p. 76 #3103 - Heirs of John Ralph, pvt. ..640 acres. ..Mary Ralph .... lawful heir of John Ralph, transferred the same to Col. Selby Harney in 1786. ...who transferred it to Joshua Hadley in April 1786, witnessed by Jno. Ford.

Whitley p. 83 #1872 - James Tison, pvt..1 July 1785...transferred by James Tison of Pitt Co., N. C. to Major Reading Blount...2 July 1785, with Jesse Randolph as witness. On 17 Jan 1786 Blount transferred the same to John Foard: By virtue of an attachment obtained by Col. John Armstrong against Capt. John Ford, said warrant was transferred to John Armstrong, Jr. on 3 August 1793 by William Hughlett, sheriff.

"Smith County Wills and other Records”

Whitley, p 267 (original 166) Daniel Ford. Jr. Inventory of property. 1817.

The following was omitted when typing the Davidson Co. Will Book 1 references: Whitley p. 213 (original p 237) William Fort, sheriff of Edgecomb Co., has by virtue of attachments and executions Andrew Greer and Greer and Ford against Grisham Coffield (Colfield) have sold at public auction, slaves. 1 June 1791.

The only other references to FORD is to a Joseph and a Lewis Ford. from Red River Settlers: Records of the Settlers of Northern Montgomery, Robertson and Sumner Counties, Tennessee . by Edythe Rucker Whitley.

"Overseers of Roads”

Whitley, p. 133 (no references to original books.) On 22 March 1809, Robert Nowland was named overseer of the road from the place of George Ury leading from the East Fork of Deason's Creek to the Elizabeth Furnace on Yellow Creek. The same day John Edmiston was named to oversee the road from Parson's Creek to the Robertson County line toward Nashville by the way of Colonel Ford's old plantation."

"Commissions for Montgomery County (Militia) Regiments"

John P Ford Capt. 24th Regiment August 1,1809 James Ford, Lieutenant-Colonel , Commandant October 4, 1796 William Ford, Lieutenant, Light Infantry Co., 24 Reg. August 15, 1809

"Humphrey-West-Whitledge" ( Family notes )

42 Whitley, p. 37 "Thomas Whitledge made his will in Montgomery County on 24 February 1810. In it he named a brother, Robert; nephew, John (son of brother John, deceased); John Sullivan of Virginia (son of my oldest sister); niece, Suckey Humphrey, and niece Ursulla Ford. To them he left land in Kentucky. To his nephew Thomas, son of a brother John, he devised certain property. To his friend Henry Small's daughter, Frances, he left a Negro, and to his son Richard, a colt. He also remembered his friend James Elder. He referred to ; nieces Sally Oneal, Suckey Humphrey, Ursulla Ford, Elizabeth Whitledge, Nancy Whitledge, and Susannah Whitledge. Henry Small was named as executor.”

Tidbits------

from Tennessee Genealogical Records -Whitley p.248 “Marriages of Montgomery County" (Note: These were copies from loose records in the court house in the 1930's by Mrs. Whitley. They no longer exist! Jan. 1799 Joseph Woodfork to Zeburch Penning (Pennington????? -aea) 20 Dec. 1799 Cordel Norfleet to Polly Pennington from Red River Settlers -Whitley p. 117 Isaac Pennington, a pvt. received a grant for 266 acres on Red River.. (Grant #236. Recorded Book A-1, p. 120 Davidson County)

Genesis of Counties

Davidson County, N. C. formed 1783 1. Sumner County, North Carolina formed 1786 2. Tennessee County, North Carolina formed 1788

Tennessee County, Territory of United States South of the River Ohio 1790 1. Robertson County, Tennessee 1796 2. Montgomery County, Tennessee 1796"

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The original will of James Ford and other documents from Montgomery County, Tennessee furnished by Mrs. Ann Evans Alley were not transcribed into this record.

43 Appendix D Documents relating to John Ford; Justice of the Peace; Major in the Revolution; said by a grandson to have come from Virginia to South Carolina; born 1750-51; died Greenville, Co., S. C.; his last will and testament was presented in court February Term, 1796.

Of special note is the provision in the will of John Ford giving to son William “tract in Union County on North side of Enoree River and on both sides of Lishas Creek a branch of Enoree containing 150 acres” which is further described in 1803 in a deed between William Ford (see 12.?) and John Ford as “Tract of land Containing one hundred and fifty 'acres' be the same more or less, Situate in Spartanburg District and State of South Carolina on the North and North East side of Eneree River including the mouth of Lisha Creek of said River Bounded Southwardly by Eneree River, all other sides by vacant land at the time of the Survey being made and granted to James Ford by Grant bearing date the Seventh day of March one thousand seven hundred Sixty nine and runs as follows (that is to say) Beginnary on a Hickory on Enoree River, etc."

The will of John Ford as recorded in Greenville Co., S. C., is as follows: to wife Ann - tract whereon I now live and Negroes Tony and Beth (or Bett) and after her death to son Isaac

to daughter Polley - a Negro woman named Hannah and tract joining Thomas Rowlands land alapsed from Wm. Flippo

to daughter Tressia - a Negro woman named Suke and tract in Spartanburg County on Waters of Fair Forrest containing 20 acres late the property of James White adjoining James Lusks land

to daughter Leah Ford -one Negro girl named Dine

to daughter Linna - one Negro girl named Fillis

to sons Arasmus and Levi - tract on both sides of Terry's Creek waters of Green River containing 150 acres granted to Joseph Terry also tract of 979 acres on both sides of Terrys Creek

to son William tract in Union County on North side of Enoree River and on both sides of Lishas Creek a branch of Enoree containing l50 acres, also tract of 120 acres in Union County joining the 150 acres (the 150 acres surveyed & granted to

44 myself, sic.) 6 tract of 189 acres in Greenville County on both sides of Hensons Creek waters of Terry Creek

tract on waggon (road) leading from Merrits mill to Butlars on Green River that I alapsed from James Leak together with a tract of land joining the last mentioned which I alapsed from Southerland be sold at public sale.. to school children, etc .

mentions Cove plantation wife Ann executrix and George Salmon executor

dated Oct. 15, 1795 and witnessed by John Motlow, Elizabeth Salmon and Armond Gipson; recorded in Will Book A, page 74 (apt. 3, file #158) on April 29, 1796.

Will of John Ford

The following last will & testament of John Ford dec’d was presented in open court February term 1796 & proven by the oaths of John Mollow [Ed.: Madly] & Elisabeth Salmon & ordered to be recorded )his was done this 29th day of April AD 1796. In the name of God Amen I John Ford of Greenville County and State of South Carolina being sick and weak of body but of perfect sound mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality or mankind and that it is appointed for all men once to die, have thought proper to dispose of all the property that it has been please God to bestor me in this world7 do make this my last will & testament in the manner & form following that is to say, First I resign my soul to Almighty I God who give it, and my body to be decently buried by my.. .executors who are herel1fter to be appointed. Item I give and ... bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann Ford the tract of land and plantation whereon I now live, also one Negro man named Tony, also on Negro woman named Beth, and my plantation tools on my home plantation, also one bay horse called Cragger & one sorrel horse called Chunky sorrel al so one young bay mare called young pups, also .one bay horse called Hackney also five cows & calves her choise of my stock of cattle, together with all my stock of hogs and sheep and all my household kitchen furniture except such part hereof as may be hereafter otherwise disposed or during her life, and after death the tracts of land and plantation tools to descend to my beloved . son Isaac Ford, the Negro woman Bett with her increase together all the stock of horses cattle hogs & sheep with their increase that may remain after my said wife's death, likewise all the household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public sale giving twelve months credit, and the money arising from such sale to be equally divided between my son Isaac Ford, my son William Ford, my daughter Leah Ford, and my daughter Linna Ford, and the Negro man Tony after the death of my said w1fe to be free to act for himself in all cases as much so, as if he had been born free provided my said wife should live eleven years from this date, but if she should die before the eleven years are expired he is to serve eleven years and then to be free as above mentioned, provided the said Negro man conducts himself as an honest careful industrous slave ought to do

6 See Greenville County, S. C. Deeds, Volume G, page 127.

45 during the above term, but if it appears during the above term or at time within said term that he be found stealing or disposing of property not his own, or conducts himself disorderly then and in that case he is to be sold for a slave for like time and the money arising from such sale to be equally divided between my son Isaac Ford my son William Ford, my daughter Leah Ford an daughter Linna Ford Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Polley Ford one Negro woman named Hannah, also one young bay horse called Polleys horse, also one feather bed and furniture now claimed by her, also one tract of land joining Thomas Rowlands land alapsed from William Flippo. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Tressia Ford one Negro woman named Suke, also one young young black mare called the Robinson Black, also one feather bed and furniture now claimed by her, also one tract of 1and lying in Spartanburg County on the waters of Fair Forrest containing seventy acres purchased by me at sheriffs sale late the property of James White adjoining James Lusks land, Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Leah Ford one Negro girl named Dine. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved. daughter Linna Ford one Negro girl named Fillis. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Arasmus Ford &beloved son Levi Ford on tract of land on both sides of Terry's Creek waters of Green River containing one hundred and fifty acres granted to Joseph Terry, also one other tract of land containing nine hundred and seventy nine acres lying both sides of Terrys Creek, also my wearing apparrel to be equally divided between them. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son William Ford one tract of land lying in Union County on the north side of Enoree river and on both sides of Lishas creek a branch of Enoree containing one hundred and fifty acres, also one other tract of land containing one hundred and twenty acres lying in Union County nearly joining the other, the tract of one hundred & fifty acres surveyed for & granted to myself , also one other tract of one hundred & eighty nine acres of land lying in Greenville County on both sides of Hensons creek waters of Terrys creek. Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann Ford my still together with all the utensels & vessels thereunto belonging during her widowhood but in case she should marry the still to be sold together with the vessels, and the money arising such such sale to be equally divided between my four sons, I will that one tract of land lying on the waggon leading from Merrits mill to Butlars on Green river that I alapsed from James Leak together with a tract of land joining the last mentioned which I alapsed from Southerland together with all my stock not otherwise disposed of and one rifle gun & one rifle barrel moulds & wipers be sold at public or private sale by my executors for cash or property at their discression and the money or property arising from such sale together with the money arising from the sale of my present crop of brandy together with the money I that may be collected for the debts due me to be applyed to the use of paying my debts and schooling my children and the remainder if any to be equally divided between all my children. Item I give and bequeath unto Stacy Sibley for a compensation for ten years past services one young sorrel mare called the Adams young mare, also the uninterrupted use of the house and garden where she now lives, together with provisions for herself and child & corn & forrage for five head of cattle and one horse beast for five years to be taken out of the crops or rents my Cove plantation also the priviledge of fire wood and five acres of land in any part of the corn plantation that she may make choice of and during the time of my hands contining on the Cove plantation they are to provide for her as much fire wood as her need may require I will that the two Negro women willed to my two eldest daughters the sorrel horse and bay horse called Hackney willed to my

46 wife be exempted from the claim of the persons they are willed to, for the term of two years from this date for the purpose of carrying on and cultivating my cove plantation and when the two years are expired the cove plantation to rented out and the rents on the proceeds of the rents after taking out the allowance for Stacy Sibley as above mentioned to be kept for the use of the owners of the land until they arive to the years of descreation, I do hereby ordain and appoint my beloved wife Ann Ford my executrix and George Salmon executor of this my last will & testament revoking and making void all and every other will or wills by me heretofore made. Given under my hand & seal the fifteenth day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety five Sign'd sealed and acknowledged John Ford (L.S.) In the presence of ------John Madly Elizabeth Salmon Armond Gipson Recorded in Will Book A Page 74- apt 3 file # 158 **********

Spartanburg Co., S. C., Deeds Volume A, page 42: Governor William Moultrie of South Carolina, commissioned John Ford and others as Justices of the Peace in Spartanburg County, S. C., March 24, 1785.

Spartanburg Co., S. C., Deeds Volume A, page 194: Dec. 23, 1786- John Ford to James White -2/3 of 400 acres granted earlier to James Tit tel? by the governor of North Carolina April 27, 1767 and regranted by the governor of South Carolina, in September, 1774- on Tates Branch, Tates line.

Spartanburg Co., S. C., Deeds Volume A, page 195: Dec. 23, 1786, John Ford and wife Ann (X) Ford to James White -a grant April 27, 1767 under hand of governor of North Carolina and another grant September, 1774 under hand of Governor William Bull of South Carolina to James Tititt? - 400 acres on Tates Branch, Tates line. Plats in secretary's offices of said states. Now 2/3 of the 400 acres to James White. John Ford signature and Ann (X) Ford made her mark (but signature of John Ford appears to be same handwriting as that in the deed). Witness: Chas. Bruce, Saml Porter, Henry White.

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Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book A , pages 194-197. “ No.64. John Ford, Esquire To James White. This Indenture made the Twenty-third day of December, one thousand ; seven hundred and Eighty Six, Between John Ford Esqr. of the state of So. Carolina and County of Spartanburgh, of the one part, and James White, of the State aforesaid & County of Spartanburgh of the other part. Witnesseth that the sd. Jno. Ford for and in consideration of the sum of Ten

47 Shillings Lawful Curet. money of the State aforesaid to him in hand well and truly paid by the said James White, at & before the Sealing & Delivery of these presents, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, He the said John Ford hath Bargained & Sold & by these presents, doth Bargain & Sell unto the said James White Two thirds of a Tract of Land containing Four Hundred acres Which was Granted to James Tit tel, by the Governor of No. Carolina the 27th of April 1767 and faling within the Limits of this state, was Regranted by the Governor of South Carolina in September A. D. 1774. Situate on Tates Branch, Joining Tates line, & hath such Shape & marks as the platts, to the said Grants do Contain, Which parcel, or Two Thirds of the aforesaid Tract of Land is situate on the So. West side of the aforesaid Tract of Four Hundred acres, Begining at a post oak being the southwest Corner of the aforesaid Tract, and Runing thence No.40 Et. 24 Chas. 250 Links to a Post Oak No.39 Et. 18 Chs. 50 Links to a small forked Black oak, then No. 50 Wt. 61 Chains to a Spanish Oake then So. 40 Wt. 43 Chs. to a Hickory then So. 50 Et. 62 Chains to the Begining. Together with all and singular the Houses, Orchards, woods, waters, priviledges profits and Hereditaments & appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder & Remainders Rents I&sues & profits thereof and Every part & parcel I thereof To have and to hold the said parcel or Dividend of Land as aforesaid with Every the premises and appurtenances thereunto Belonging unto the said James White his Heirs Exors. Admrs. and assigns .from the Day next before the Day of the Date of these presents for & During unto the full End & term of one Whole year, from thence next Ensuing & fully to be Compleate and ended, & paying thereupon unto the sd. John Ford the Rent of one pepper Corn on the last day of the said Term if the same shall be Lawfully Demanded. To the Intent & purpose that by virtur of these presents & by force of the Statute for Transfering of uses into possession, he the said James White may be in actual possession of all & singular the premises above mentioned or Contained in the said parcel or Dividen4 of Land with Every the premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging and thereby be the better Enabled to have take and Receive the Revision and Inheritance thereof, Which is Intended to be to him and his Heirs Granted & Released by the said John Ford by another Indenture to be made and Dated the day next, after the day of the date hereof. In Witness whereof the said John Ford hath hereunto set his hand & seal the Day & year first above Written. John Ford (Seal) Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of

“This Indenture made the Twenty third day of December One Thousand seven hundred & Eighty six, and in the tenth year of the Independence of the United States of America Between John Ford and Ann his wife of the State of South Carolina and County of Spartanburgh, of the one part, & James White of the State & County aforesaid, of the other part, Whereas in and by a Certain Grant bearing date the 27th day of April 1767 under the hand of the Governor of No. Carolina as also by another Grant, bearing Date Sept. 1774 under the hand of the Honorable William Bull Esqr. and the Great Seal of the province for that purpose appointed, Did give and Grant, unto James Tittell a Tract of Land Containing Four Hundred acres Situate & lying on Tates Branch Joining Tates line, Begining at a post Oak & Runing thence No. 50 Wt. 254 poles to a Hickory, thence So. 50 Et. 254 po. to a pine thence So. 40 Wt. 254 pos. to the Begining, & hath, such Shape form and marks as thereof to the said Grants annexed Represents, As in and by

48 said plat & Grants Duly Recorded in the Secretary's offices of said states, Reference being thereunto had may more fully appear. Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said John Ford & I: Ann his wife, for and in Consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings Sterling, to them in hand well & truly paid by the said James White, at and before the sealing & Delivery of these present.. the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged & to be well Satisfied and paid, have Granted Bargained & sold released Conveyed & Confirmed, & by these presents Doth Grant Bargain sell, Release, Convey and Confirm unto the said James White in his actual possession, now being by virture of a Bargain & Sale to him thereof made for one whole year, & by force of the Statute for Transfering of uses into possession and to his Heirs & assigns forever Two Thirds, of the above mentioned Tract, of Four Hundred acres, of Land situate on the So. Wt. Side of the aforesd. Tract of Four Hundred acres Begining at a post oak being the So. West Corner of the aforesaid Tract, & runing No.40 Et. 24, Chain 25 Links to a Post oak, thence No.39 Et. 18 Chains and 50 .Links to a Small forked Black oak, then No.50 Wt. 61 Chains to a Spanish Oak, thence So. 40 Wt. 43 Chains to a Hickory then So. 50 Et. 2 Chains to the Begining. Together with all & Singular the Houses Orchards, Woods, Water, priviledges profits, and appurtenences Whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and all the Estate, Right, Title Interest, property Claim & Demand whatsoever of him the said John Ford & Ann his wife of into or out, of the aforesaid parcel of Dividend of Land & all Deeds, Evidences, Escropts, & writings Whatsoever, ....?....or Concerning the sd. parcel of Land; To have & to hold, the said parcel or Two thirds, of the above mentioned Tract of four Hundred acres with Every the premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging herein before Granted, Released & Conveyed unto the said James White, his heirs and assigns forever, to the only proper use & behoof of him the said James White, his heirs and assigns, & they the said John Ford & Ann his wife, Doth hereby for themselves their heirs Exors. Admrs. & assigns, Covenant promise & agree to and with the said James White, in manner & form following (that is to say) that the said John Ford & Ann his wife now is and until the Execution of these presents, shall stand seized of a good sure perfect & Indefeazeable Inheritance in fee simple of and all the aforesaid parcel or Dividend of Land with the Rights members and appurtenances without any manner of Condition, trust Mortgage, Judgment, Execution or incumberence Whatsoever to alter Change or Determine the same, and also that the said James White, his heirs, & assigns shall & may from time to time & at all times hereafter peacably & quietly have hold use occupt & possess & enjoy, the said parcel of Land, with every the premises & appurtenances, thereunto belonging, without any manner of trouble, Henderence, Molestation or Denial of them the said John Ford & Uxr. their heirs and assigns, and of all and Every other person or persons Whatsoever. And Lastly the said John Ford & Uxr. for themselves their heirs Exors. Admrs. the sd. parcel or Dividend of Land with the premises & appurtenances unto the said James White, his heirs and assigns, against them the sd. John Ford & Uxr. their heirs & assigns and all & Every Other person or persons shall & will Warrant, & forever Defend, by these presents, In Witness Whereof the said John Ford & Ann his wife hath hereunto set their hands & Seals the Day & year first above Written. John Ford (Seal) Her Ann X Ford (Seal) Mark

49 Signed Sealed & Delivered in the) Presence of Charles Bruce ) Samuel Porter & Henry White

Received of James White the sum of Ten Shillings it being the Consideration money for the within mentioned Land this 23rd day of December 1786. John Ford Witness Jesse Connell”

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SOUTH CAROLINA State Archives Columbia, S.C. 8 September, 1979 By J. W. Lawrence

Biographies of the South Carolina Senate FORD, John, Greenville, 1790-95

Possibly the son of John Ford, Sr., (sic.) planter on the Enoree River, Greenville District. Owned much land in Union, Spartanburg and Greenville Districts. Married Ann _____ . During the Revolutionary War, lieutenant, captain, and major in Colonel Levi Casey’s and Colonel Roebuck's regiments from 1779 to 1782. Coroner of Ninety Six District, 1773. Justice of the Peace. Commissioner for building courthouse and goal for Washington District, 1791. County court judge, Spartanburg, 1782-86; Greenville, 1786-92. Sheriff of Greenville, 1789. South Carolina Senate, 1790-95. Died in office as a Senator between October 15 and November 9, 1795.

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SOUTH CAROLINA, State Archives Columbia, S.C. 14 September 1979 By J. W. Lawrence

Revolutionary War Pension Applications

SALMON, George w. 9640. Pension applied for by the veteran on 16 December 1833 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born in Amelia County, Virginia, 4 February 1754 and removed to Spartanburg District in South Carolina in the year 1774. He enlisted in service in 1776 arid served as a lieutenant in Captain John Wood's Company for 9 months, etc. {No other

50 family data.).

Widow's pension applied for by Elizabeth Salmon on 7 September 1840 in Morgan County, Missouri. She and George Salmon were married in Spartanburg, South Carolina 10 March 1785. She was Elizabeth Young. George Salmon died 18 August 1837. A Bible page is attached to her application, which shows:

George Salmon was born the 4th Day of September 1754 Elizabeth Young was born the 2{tear) Day of December 1758 They were married the 13th Day of No (unclear) 1785. John M. Salmon was born 13 July 18{tear) Margaret Salmon was born 30 May 1788 Harriet Salmon was born 27 December 1791 . Polly Salmon was born 17 April 1794 William H. Salmon was born 23 July 1796 Elizabeth Salmon was born 5 July 1780 George Y. Salmon was born 20 october 1809(?)

George Salmon Esq. departed this life 18 Aug. 1837 George Y. Salmon departed this life at Jackson, Missouri, 25 July 1822.. .

Also in the packet is a statement by Ezekiel J. Salmon {relationship not given) of Morgan County, Missouri, that he has known the above Bible record to have been that of George and Elizabeth Salmon for the space of 75 years.

Also, .a statement by John McClanahan and another by his wife Nancy that were neighbors of the Salmons in Greenville--have known them for 40 years--and that Elizabeth moved to Missouri in 1840 as a widow.

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SOUTH CAROLINA State Archives Columbia, S.C. 20 September 1979 By" J. W. Lawrence

The Presence of The Past: Epitaphs of Greenville County, S.C. Greenville County Historic Society, 1976 Library of Congress No.76-11625

Cemetery No.145

51 GEORGE SALMON BURYING GROUND

Located three miles North-east of Marietta, on a rise, at the intersection of State Highway 414 and Tal1ey Bridge Road, on property owned by C. Douglas Wilson. This place is also known as Talley’s Farm.

AMBLER, Pierce Butler, son of J. B. and Z. A. Ambler, 11-29-1847 to 7-26-1857

Cox, John R. 9-2-1856 to 7-26-1857 Cox, Linda L. 4-6-1869 to 10-20-1873

SALMON, George Lt. S.C. Troops, Rev. War. 2-4-1754 to 8-18-1837

Note by Mrs. B. T. Whitmire: George Salmon was in the Greenville vicinity as early as 1 r174, when he witnessed a deed from George Pearis, Indian son of Richard Pearis, to Richard Pearis in April, 1774. George Salmon was one of the very early surveyors in this county, especially for land grants, beginning in 17$4. He made a Greenville County map in 1820 which is the same, in revised form, which appears in the Mills Atlas of South Carolina (1825) . The Mills map carries that information. I wish someone would make a detailed study of George Salmon and write a story of his life.

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SOUTH CAROLINA State Archives Columbia, S.C.

14 September 1979 By J. W. Lawrence

Revolutionary War Pension Applications

SALMON, John w. 5980. Application made by the veteran on 19 November 1833 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was born in the same county in February of 1754 and he enlisted in the Revolution from the same county. He says the Rev. Lewis Chardin and William A. Ford have personal knowledge of his service.

Widow's pension applied for on 3 May 1843 by Sarah Salmon of Albermarle County. She says she married John Salmon in 1783 in Goochland County before Parson Ford. A page from a Bible is attached, which reads:

Thomas Salmon son of John Salmon and Salley Cardin his wife was born July 24, 1783. (Thomas died 19 May 1796.)

52 'Elizabeth Salmon born July 11, 1705 Polly Salmon born June 19, 1787 Jane Salmon born April 17, 1789 John Salmon born May 25, 1793 (John died August 23:97) Robert Salmon born October 11, 1796 Prudence Salmon born June 21, 1799 William Salmon born June 20, 1801 James Salmon born October 20, 1803 Benjamin Salmon born February 14,1806

Children of Banjamin Johns and Betsy Salmon his wife. Elizabeth Wright S. Johns was born 22 October 1806. John W(oner?) Johns was born October 5,1808.

Also, a declaration of support for her application sworn on 23 February 1845 before John M. Ford, Goochland, Virginia.

Also, a statement from John M. Ford of Goochland County, Va., dated 28 March 1845, which says that Mrs. John Salmon, widow, has moved back to the old home place and late residence of her husband at P. 0. Fifers, Goochland.

53 Appendix E Documents relating to Zadock Ford; Captain; Justice of the Peace; born probably in Maryland, ca. 1752; died in Spartanburg Co., S. C., April 9, 1801

There are several reasons to believe Zadock Ford is a son of James Ford ( 1-1. ). Zadock Ford owned land on Enoree River near James Ford (1-1.) . We know from deed records that Philip and John were sons of James Ford (1-1.). In the settlement of Philip Ford's estate money was received from Zadock Ford .

Zadock Ford signed the will of Mary Ford, daughter of John Ford (1-4.). Zadock Ford named a son James. Zadock Ford (probably Junior) along with the sons of Philip appear in the early records of Livingston Co., Ky., with Zadock as a non resident.

The reason for thinking James Ford (ca. 1755; 1808) is a son of James Ford (1-1. ) is the fact that he witnessed in 1798 a deed between two sons of Philip Ford, i.e., John and James; also he named a son Philip. James Ford (ca. 1755; 1808 was in Montgomery Co., Tenn., at the same time the children of Philip Ford (1-2.), i.e., John, James, and Philip were residing there. James Ford (ca. 1775; 1808) also appears to have had a daughter who married a son of the widow of Philip Ford by her second husband William Prince (see herein).

Most of the data shown herein on Zadock Ford was furnished by Dr. J. V. Burns, 346 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, N. C. 28801, who writes: "The names of these children were taken from a legal action which was brought in 1856 in the settlement of about ½ acre of land on the Enoree River in South Carolina, which at one time belonged to Zadock Ford. Zadock Ford died April 9, 1801 and in 1856 all of his children were dead except Westwood Ford. Children are probably not listed in order of birth."

The date of death of Zadock Ford was taken from the Westrnoreland family Bible.

The 1790 census erroneously shows Zadock Ford as "Zadoeford, Cap.” The listing actually was Capt. Zadoc Ford (see pages 87 and page 9 of the 1790 printed census of South Carolina). This census shows seven children, four sons and three daughters with the sons all under 16 years of age.

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Mrs. Paul Belding, 602 Sylvan Drive, Longview, Texas 75602; telephone #214-753- 4534; who is a descendant of Zadock Ford, Sr., of Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, S. C., and has a collection of Ford data, says Zadock For’s wife Cassandra was Cassandra Trail. Dr.

54 David Buchanan Trimble of Austin, Texas confirms this. The Trails lived in Montgomery County, Md., prior to South Carolina. Where the Trails lived at the time of marriage of Zadock Ford and Cassandra is not documented. James Ford received land on the Enoree river Sept. 6, 1768 and presumably his probable son Zadock Ford would have been too young to be married at this time.

Mrs. Hugh Crawley, 105 Brantford Lane, Greenville, S. C., is working on the Rachael Ford family (daughter of Zadock Ford).

South Carolina Census, Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1973: Spartanburg Co., S. C., page 191: Ford, Zadock, 0-0-1-0-0=1-0-1-0-0=0-1; Ford, Zadock, 1-1-3-0-1=1-1-1-0-1=0-1; and a total of 51 households named Ford in the state.

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5203 Flanders Avenue Kensington, Md. 20795 December 31, 1980

Mrs. Hugh Crawley 105 Brantford Lane Greenville, S. C.

Dear Mrs. Crawley:

His. McCarrel1 gave me your name and said you or your sister was doing some research on the Ford family. It would appear from the data on Mrs. McCarrell's Chart that Zadock was the father of Rachel Ford. I am enclosing a family group sheet on the family of Zadock Ford..

Any information on the brothers, or sisters of Zadock Ford would be most helpful to me. Do you have extensive data on the Ford name. I shall appreciate any data you can give me.

Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Eugene E. Trimble

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S. C. 1800 Census, Accelerated Indexing Systems 1973: Ford, Zadock, Spartanburg County, S. C., page 191: 0-0-1-0-0=1-0-1-0-0=0-1 Ford, Zadock, Spartanburg County, S. C., page 191: 1-1-3-0-1=1-1-1-0-1=0-1

Fifty-one households named Ford appear.

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South Carolina State Plats Index 1 : Zadock Ford in Ninety-Six District, 548 acres, Volume 4, page 125, in 1784.

South Carolina State Grants : Zadock Ford in Ninety-Six District, 548 acres, Volume 3, page 27, in 1784.

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book A , page 6: October 14, 1785, John Pat ton of Camden District, S. C. to Zadock Ford of Ninety-Six District Spartanburg County 600 acres on south side of Broad River and on both sides of Kings Run (now Enoree River); original grant to Samuel Gilkey then to Jno. Dickinson then to Jno Pat ton. Witness: Duncan McKeowan?, Thos. Brandon, Christopher Brandon.

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book A , page 8: October 15, 1785, same grantor and same grantee; original grant June 29, 1752 by Matthew Rowan, governor of North Carolina, 600 acres to Samuel Gilkey in N. C. (Before the boundary line between North Carolina and South Carolina was finally settled, both governors granted lands to their people; sometimes these grants were located in what later became a part of the adjoining state. Finally, when the boundary line was drawn, people who had been living in lower North Carolina then found themselves in upper South Carolina and people who had been living in upper South Carolina found themselves in lower North Carolina).

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book D , page 30: Zadock Ford, one of the Justices, made affidavit he saw John Ford sign, September 29, 1794.

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book D , page 426: January 22, 1796, Zadock Ford to America Fowler, grant of 548 acres to Zadock July 16, 1784, on branches of Enoree River; now 100 acres of this to America, being south east part, bounded by lands of Thomas Harves? Witness: Nicholas (X) Garral?, Aaron (A) Fowler, Zadock Ford (Junior).

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book K , page 17: Zadock Ford to John Cantrell, loo acres on north side Enoree River and south side Snortree? Creek, Jan. 24, 1800. Witness: Zadock Ford, Mary (I) Ford. Cassander Ford, wife of Zadock, released her dower Jan. 24, 1802. Zadock Ford, Junior made affidavit he saw Zadock Ford, Senior sign the deed.

Spartanburg County, S. C., Deed Book N , page 136: James Ford to Zadock Ford, 310 acres on branch of Enoree River by grant Aug. 31, 1798; deed dated March 16, 1801. Witness:Zadock Ford; affidavit made in 1812.

Spartanburg, S. C., Deeds Volume 0 , page 100: Deed dated December 15, 1800 and recorded April II, 1814, Zadock Ford of Spartanburg District, S. C., to John Penington of Spartanburg District, S. C., for $50 sells 250 acres on __?__

56 tree Creek and waters of :.. Enoree River the grant dated September 3, 1798 "beginning at a post oak running with James Ford line N81E69 chains to a red oak thence N50E24 chains to post oak and N40E15 chains and 75 links to red oak with Thomas Houns land thence with Denny Anderson's land N80W68 chains to post oak thence S15E47 chains to ____with John Penington's to the beginning post oak /s/ Zadock Ford James Ford Barnite H. Allgood John Power (his mark)

South Carolina) I, James Kilgow, J. P. certify that Casander Ford the late wife of the above named Zadock Ford deceased, personally came before me and being by me privately and separately examined did declare that she does freely voluntarily and without any duress release her dower right, January 10, 1806. /s/ Casander Ford Test. James Kilgow, J. P.

State of South Carolina) Spartanburg District ) Appeared James Ford and made oath he was personally present and saw Zadock Ford sign and saw Barnite Allgood and John Power sign their names as witnesses. Sworn to this August 17, 1805.

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Spartanburg County, S. C., Deeds Volume 0, page 102: Deed dated September 13, 1797 and recorded April II, 1814, Zadock Ford, Esquire of Spartanburg Co., S. C. and his wife Casander Ford to John Penington of Spartanburg Co., S. C. -whereas grant dated June 29, 1752 from Mathew Rowan, Esq., Governor of North Carolina granted to ____ Gilkey a tract of 600 acres on both sides of Kings run, now known by the name of Enoree River, recorded in grant book LNW, page 2 of the state of S. C. and after several transfers all enumerated to Zadock Ford. Now Zadock Ford and his wife Casander Ford for $130 sells a tract of 25 acres on the north side of Enoree which was formerly a part of the above 600 acres and now owned by Zadock Ford and his wife Cassey. /s/ Zadock Ford /s/ Casander Ford Witness: Jarrott Morss Mary Ford (her mark) Nancy Ford (her mark)

State of S. C. ) Spartanburg District)

57 Personally appeared Nancy Ford as was, now the wife of Absolem Smith, before us Denny Anderson & made oath in due form of law that she saw Zadock Ford and Casander Ford sign and deliver within deed and saw Jarrott Morss and Mary Ford sign their names as witnesses at the same time. Sworn to and subscribed May 26, 1806 before me. Denny Anderson. /s/ Nancy Smith

58 Appendix F Documents relating to John Ford, born in Ninety-Six District, S. C. in what is now Union County, ca. 1773; died in Livingston County, Kentucky, 1812

John Ford then of Montgomery Co., Tenn., as heir-at-law of Philip Ford deeded on June 20, 1798, to his brother James the 300 acres on Fairforest Creek in now Union Co., S. C. that his father Philip Ford received from his (Philip's) father-in-law John Ford.

John Ford then of Livingston Co., Ky., released to William Ford for one dollar any interest he had in the 150 acres originally owned by James Ford (his; grandfather) .

The two deeds mentioned above follow: “John Ford To James Ford, Junr. Deed Sept’r. 24 th 1798 This Indenture made this Twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred & ninety-Eight - Between John Ford Heir at Law to the Estate of Philip Ford deceased of the County of Montgomery and State of Tennessee of the one part - and James Ford Junr. of the County and State aforesaid of the other part - Witnesseth, that for and in Consideration of the sum of one Hundred pounds Sterling to him the said John Ford in hand paid (the Receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged) Hath Granted bargained sold, aliened Conveyed & confirmed and do by these presents Bargain Sell alien convey and Confirm unto the said James Ford a certain tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County of Spartanburgh and State of So. Carolina on Fairforest Creek Containing three Hundred acres adjoining Lands the property of Giles Conell originally Granted to John Ford by his Excellency Charles Greville Montague, the then Governor of the province of So. Carolina, bearing date the seventh day of June one Thousand seven Hundred & Sixty seven, and hath such Shape form and marks as is represented in a plat (50) annexed to said Grant, reference being had thereunto will more duly appear, which tract and premises the said John Ford heir as above mentioned do hereby bargain and sell unto the said James Ford with all the Hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appurtaining, unto the said James Ford his heirs Executors or administrators, and I the said John Ford for myself my heir Executors and administrators do covenant and agree that I will at all times hereafter, Warrant & forever Defend unto the said James Ford the premises above mentioned, with all Lawful Claims that may be made by any person or persons whomsoever whereby the same may be Effected, Contrary to he true intent - & meaning of these presents - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the day and year above Written /s/ John Ford Seal

Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of) Edwd. Lacy )

59 Richd. Miles ) James Ford )

South Carolina ) Spartanburgh County) Before James Hooper a Justice for said County, Personally came Mr. Edward Lacey one of the subscribing Witnesses & made oath as the Law directs that he Edward Lacey saw John Ford Sign Seal & acknowledge the within Deed of three Hundred acres of Land bearing date the 20 th of June 1798 for the contents therein mentioned - and he also saw Richard Miles & James Ford the other two Subscribing Witnesses, Witness the same - Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 23 rd day of July in the the (sic.) year of our Lord 1798. James Hooper, J. P.) /s/ Edwd. Lacey”

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John Ford lived in Livingston Co., Ky., probably in the general area between what are now Hampton and Joy, Ky.

Livingston Co., Ky., Order Book : August 26, 1800, John Ford was appointed to survey a portion of the road from Miles Ferry to intersect the road from Eddyville to Smithland.

Livingston Co., Ky., Deed Book A , page 362: November 23, 1807, John Ford of Livingston Co., Ky., appoints John Mercer lawful attorney to transfer 200 acres on Eddy Creek, Commissioners Certificate No.3955, issued in the name of John Ford by State of Kentucky; also 200 additional acres purchased by John Ford from John Owen. /s/ John Ford Test. David Brooks Philip Ford

Livingston Co., Ky., Order Book _ _, page 131: May 18, 1812, James Ford was appointed administrator of the estate of John Ford, Deceased; surety was Henry F. Delany with bond in the amount of $500.00. The Court ordered David Fort, Patrick Calhoun, Jesse Ford and Amos Persons to appraise the goods and chattels of John Ford, Deceased.

60 Appendix G Documents relating to James Ford; born in Ninety-six District, S. C., Oct. 22, 1775; killed in Livingston Co., Ky., July 5, 1833; will recorded, Aug. 5, 1833

James Ford was on Aug. 9, 1810 living in Randolph Co., Territory of Illinois. Shown below is a copy of the will of James Ford as it appears in the will records of Livingston Co., Ky.:

"Ford, Jas . Will In the name of God Amen. I James Ford of the County of Livingston and state of Kentucky but being in perfect health and of a disposing disposition for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly Estate as had pleased God to Bless me with, I give & Bequeath the same in the manner following That is to say, first, I desire my boddy to be buried in some suitable place & in a decent manner. 2ndly all my just Debts paid -3rd I desire that all my perishable property be amediately sold after my Decease & after my Debts are paid I give to my wife Elizabeth Ford one hundred Dollars annually for three years to be paid by my Executor hereafter named also to live on any part of my land that my wife may chuse & have the use of forty acres of cleard ground and have the use of timber for building houses repairing fences, firewood & the use & benefit of one Negro that my wife may have choise out of the slaves that I may own at my decease so that she dose not take a Macamik also Two good horses worth fifty Dollars each, also Two pair of Geer, also one feather bed, bead beadstead underbed and furniture all this bedding of the best quality; this as above I give to my wife her natural life or widowhood should my wife depart this life before she marrys, then the property above named go to my children & heirs, hereafter named & in the manner hereafter disposed of, the Three Hundred Dollars as above my wife is to dispose of in any manner she may think best for her own use, if my wife Elizabeth Ford should not behave herself, or attempt to remove out of this County in that case my Executor is authorised to take the property from her & , I mean behave in a prudent manner, 4thly , I give to my son William M Ford One Dollar as he has received his part of my Estate already 5thly I give to my daughter Casandra Webb Two Thousand Dollars on the following conditions that is, to say, as I have already given to my daughter Casandry the sums of Three Thousand Two Hundred & forty seven Dollars & fifty cents in cash & property & as I intend to give to my daughter Two Thousand Dollars more in addition to what I have already given her, which will show by accounts now in my pocket Book, in my possession and it may so turn out that the Two Thousand Dollars I intend to give will be given her before I depart this life, as I am giving her property annually & expect to give her the full Sum of Two Thousand Dollars before I depart this life and in that case my daughter Casandra Webb is to have but One Dollar at my disease. 6thly. I give to Henryetta Frazer one good feather Bed, under bead, beadstead & furniture. 7thly I give to Elizabeth Frazer one good feather Bed, under Bed, beadstead and furniture.

61 8thly I give to Rosannah Frazer one good feather bed under Bed & furniture & Beadstead, 9thly All the rest of my estate both real or personally of what kind soever Land Cash & Slaves &c I bequeath & give to my son James Ford now about Two years old or should my wife Elizabeth Ford have more children by me the property is to be equally divided between them but should my son James Ford depart this life before he comes of age & my wife have no more children by me then in that case, the whole of my estate that I have give to my son James Ford & the children yet unborn is to go & I give the same to the lawful begotten children of my daughter Casandra Webb to be equally divided amongst them. I request that my Executor hereafter named will take charge of my son James Ford at my diseast if he should not be of age to send to scool & attend & see that he is well eddicated & paid out of his part of the estate and in the same manner should their be more children of mine as above. I request that they may be attended to in the same manner by my Executor hereafter named and lastly I Do hereby constitute & appoint my friend Dr. Chas .H. Webb & Albert Wallace Executors of this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all other former Wills or Testaments heretofore made by me as I have one in the hand of Dr. Charles H. Webb same time since in the hand writing of Robert Patterson of Princeton revoking that Will in full as all the rest should any more appear at my diseast my Executors will see that this will is in my own handwriting as well as all those that it may concern, it will prove that I am in good health and sound of mind & memory & of a disposing disposition. In Witness whereof I hereof I have hereunto set my band & affixed my seal this 20th February 1832 . /s/ Jas. Ford (Seal) Signed sealed published declared as & for the last Will & Testament of the above named James Ford in presents of us. The word "Albert Wallace interlined before signed Attest Thomas H .Wallace ) John Harman ) Kentucky, Livingston County Sct I Ja. L. Dallas Clerk of the County Court for the County afsd Do hereby certify That the foregoing last will & Testament of James Ford deceased was on the 5th day of August 1833 produced in open Court & proven by the oaths of Thomas H Wallace & John Harman the two subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Whereupon the same together with this Certificate is truly recorded in my said office In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand . Jas. L Dallam" 7

James Ford moved to Randolph County, Ill, sometime after 1800 (his daughter Cassandra was born in Illinois), and in 1810 was commissioned a Captain in the Militia, a verbatim copy of which follows:

7 Livingston County, Kentucky. Will Book B , page 1, Smithland, KY.

62 "NINIAN EDWARDS, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ILLINOIS TERRITORY, To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting : KNOW YE, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of James Ford I have appointed him Captain of Militia of Randolph County, he is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging, and I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Captain and he is to obey such orders and directions from tine to time, as he shall receive from the Commander in Chief, or his superior officers. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the Territory, for the time being. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the seal of the Territory to be hereunto affixed at Kaskaskia, the second day of January, in the year of our Lard one thousand eight hundred and ten, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-fourth. BY THE GOVERNOR. /s/ (N W Pope ?) Secretary. /s/ Ninian Edwards"

On the back of this commission is the oath of James Ford as follows : "June 28, 1810 By virtue of power vested in me I this day administered the oath to support the Constitution of the United States to James Ford . /s/ Isaac White"

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William and Mary College Quarterly , Historical Magazine, Published Quarterly by William and Mary College, at Williamsburg, Va. Volume 10 of 2 nd Series, page 190: “Births from Truro Parish Vestry Book: ....Anna Barry, the daughter of Edward and Mary Barry was born on Saturday the 8 th of August 1730 and was baptized the 27 th day of September following.”....

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Livingston County, Ky., Deed Book B, page 172: Robert Kirk to James Ford. Indenture dated Aug. 9, 1810. Robert Kirk of Livingston County to James Ford of Randolph County, Illinois “Territory” $800. for 200 acres on Ohio River beginning on Ohio at the mouth of Paroguete Creek. /s/ Robert Kirk Recorded August 9, 1810

Livingston County, Ky., Deed Book B, page 346: Enoch Prince, Executor and Elizabeth Prince executrix of Wm. Prince, deceased. Elizabeth Prince appoints Thomas Prince attorney in fact to collect a debt from one Hinkston at Lead Mine Upper Louisiana Territory. Signed Nov. 4, 1811. /s/ Elizabeth Prince /s/ Enoch Prince

63 Teste Jesse Ford.

James Ford received a grant of 200 acres May 14, 1199 on Deer Creek in Livingston county, Ky., and 200 acres Nov. 21, 1818 on Hurricane Creek in Livingston County.

James Ford was a taxpayer of Livingston County in 1800, 8 and was living in Illinois in 1801/8, the year his daughter Cassandra was born. James Ford does not appear in the 1810 Census of Livingston County, Ky., so presumably he was still living in Randolph County, Ill. (Randolph County was formed in 1195 from the Northwest Territory with Chester as the county seat--from Randolph was formed Johnson County in 1812 with Vienna as the county seat--from Johnson was formed Pope County in 1816 with Golconda as the county seat, and from Pope was formed Hardin County in 1839 wi th Elizabethtown as county Beat) .Fords Ferry, founded by James Ford, joined Livingston (now Crittenden) County, Ky. and Randolph (now Hardin) County, Ill.

James Ford, born prior to 1776, was living in Livingston County, Ky.) in 1820 with household as follows: one female born 1804/10 (this was his daughter Cassandra), one female born 1775-1794 (this was his first wife Susan Miles), and several, the number is illegible but appears to be 26) slaves. 9

James Ford, born 1770-1780 was living in Livingston County, Ky. in 1830 with the following household: one female born 1825/30 " " " 1820/25 " " " 1820/25 " “ ” 1790/1800 and eighteen slaves

These children are those of the widow Frazier and her first husband .

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A recent article on James Ford ) which this compiler has seen, appears in a June 1959 issue of The Paducah Kentucky Sun-Democrat , printed June 12 or a day or two later, by Mr .Hall Allen, and is quoted below with his permission:

8 Second Census of Kentucky 1800 , by Garrett Glenn Clift, Assistant Secretary, Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Ky., 1954.

9 U. S. Census 1820, Livingston Co., KY., page 71.

64 "Perils of Research: You're Certain to Find ‘Jim Fords’ A few weeks ago, while doing same research on the lives and times of the Lucy Jefferson Lewls family in Livingeton County, I stumbled quite by accident upon the name of James Ford, described variously as a public official, a ferryman and a bandit chieftain. That is one of the troubles I encounter in pouring through old records and books .I'm always coming upon another interesting character and going off at a tangent. Sometimes I even forget what I was looking for in the first place. About 10 years ago I decided one day to look into the story of Lucy Jefferson Lewis. I immediately ran upon the story of her two sons, promptly forgot all about poor Lucy, and didn’t get back to her until a few weeks ago. In trying to learn what kind of neighbors the Lewis family had, the name and activities of Ford sidetracked me for several days. Ford had been commissioned a Justice of the peace in the new county of Livingston. Even after towns had grown up in the area and his civic duties had been formalized, he succeeded in straddling the barrier between the lawless and the law-abiding to his own profit . He operated a ferry which catered to travelers coming up along the northern extension of the Natchez Trace. It crossed the Ohio River some miles below Cave-In-Rock. The travelers frequently were loaded with money, and the boat-wrecking business on the river that flowed by his front door had become very profitable for the Cave-In-Rock pirates. So Ford gathered together a group of cut-throats and ruffians and set about the business of robbing the boats that Blipped by the Cave -In-Rock pirates. His men also robbed the travelers who Bought passage on his ferry. His operation was not as large as some of the other bandit chiefs, but it was a highly profitable venture. If a traveler appealed to the law after being robbed on Ford's Ferry, and if he could identify some of the men who committed the robbery, the bandits were promptly hailed into court---Ford's court---where he listened sympathetically to their complaints. His decisions, in such cases, were not entirely unbiased. Ford was a tall man, 'about six feet and very strong and broad. ' His head was large, his features heavy; 'on the whole, when in repose, he gives one the idea of a rather Burly bulldog.' When aroused, he was a fury .His downfall came , not through interference of lawmen in the area, but through a split in his own gang. A man named Simpson quarreled with his chieftain and was promptly shot down. A few nights later as Ford sat on his front porch, one of his men approached with a note. Ford's man, very respectful and helpful, lighted a candle so that Ford could read the message. He held the lighted candle over Ford's head. This put the bandit chief in aBort of spotlight and made him an excellent target. Another confederate, hidden behind a bush in the front yard, drilled Ford quite neatly. A great mass of legends, for some reason or another, grew up about Ford and his activities. Many of his gang figure in stories which are familiar variants of ageless bandit tales---the highwayman who kills his wife by mistake in a holdup, the robber returning

65 home in disguise and being killed by his father or mother. The stories of Ford's cruelties to his men and to his slaves make the Lewis story pale reading indeed. And then there is the story of Ford's funeral. As they prepared to lower the coffin into the open grave, a great storm cloud darkened the sky, the story says. Lightning flashed across the heavena and thunder rolled, echoing and re-echoing among the hills. And before the coffin could be lowered the hand of the Devil reached out of the open grave, snatching him immediately to his eternal punishment. Set against these horror stories is a charming romance between Charles Webb and Ford's beautiful, educated daughter, Cassandra. Webb, so the story goes was on a boat floating down the river. It was set upon by Ford's gang, the cargo seized. Same members of the crew died in the fighting. Those who lived through the battle were blindfolded, gagged and bound, and set adrift in small boats. Webb was one of these men. He managed to work his bonds free and to get his boat to shore at Smithland. He traded the boat for a night's lodging at an inn and started walking up river to see if he could find any of the surviving crew members, particularly his brother. He slipped and sprained an ankle and was resting along the trail when Cassandra galloped up on a fine horse. She played the Samaritan, helping him onto her horse and taking him to her father’s home . And so it happened that Charles Webb spent some time in the home of the bandit chief whose men had robbed him and set him adrift to almost certain death. Webb and Cassandra were married some time later---one report has it that they eloped, and another has it that Ford gave his consent after Webb promised not to prosecute him for his crimes on the river. Sometime, when the spirit moves me, I may decide it is time to track down the complete Ford story. Chances are, however, I'll turn up something else interesting and stray off from the subject. In answer to a great many questions, Jim Phillips and I actually did climb Rocky Hill and, unaided, found the grave of Lucy Jefferson Lewis. To those of you who have similar inclinations we both have a word of advice: Don't do it. At least not until cold weather. We didn't encounter any rattlesnakes which are reported to abound in the area. But it is not worth taking the chance when they are crawling and while the thickets are made more dense by leaves. I did encounter, on top of the hill, one of the biggest groundhogs I have ever seen. He came trotting along a sort of pathway and I met him face to face. We took off in opposite directions."

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Livingston Co., Ky., Will Book, page 29: Will of Elizabeth W. Ford: “to daughters (Henrietta?), Elizabeth and Rosannah.” Three daughters named. Dated Oct. 30, 1834; probated Dec. 1, 1834.

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“NINIAN EDWARDS , Governor and Commander In Chief Of The Illinois Territory, To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting,

KNOW YE, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of James Ford I have appointed him Captain of Militia of Randolph County, he is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging and I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as captain and he is to obey such orders and directions from time to time, as he shall receive from the Commander in Chief, or his superior officers. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the Territory, for the time being.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused the seal of the Territory to be hereunto affixed, at Kaskaskia, the second day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-fourth. BY THE GOVERNOR. Ninian Edwards Nat. Pope, Secretary.”

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Two books, Chronicles of a Kentucky Settlement (an historical novel), and The Outlaws Cave-Iii-Rock - (a local history), give some insight to the life of - James Ford.

Chronicles of a Kentucky Settlement by William Courtney Watts (born Salem, Livingston County, Ky., Feb. 7, 1830, died Smithland, Livingston County, Ky., Dec. 27, 1897) was published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 27 West Twenty-Third Street, New York, N. Y. Mr. Watts wrote the text of this novel in 1883 and it was published in 1897 From the preface we find this remark by Mr. Watts, "Hence, while I have dealt with real personages, yet, for good and pertinent reasons, which will be apparent to every considerate reader, the various characters introduced are under fictitious names, but their originals will in many cases be readily recognized by our older citizens."

The following key to principal characters is found in abbreviated form with almost every copy available in Livingston County, Ky. The information regarding place and time of birth has been added by this writer.

List of Characters and Their Real Names Joseph Adair Joseph Watts, born near Hillsboro, N. C., Oct. 15, 1794, living in, Smithland, Ky., 1850,"died at his home in Westwood"April 5, 1869". See U. S. 1850 Census, Livingston Co., Ky., household no.835, fami1y no. 835, p. 382.

67 William Adair and his wife Sarah and daughters Sada, Jenny and Anna (William was a brother of Joseph Adair) One of these daughters apparently was the Eliza Jane Watts who married Sumner Marble, March 19, 1844 in Livingston Co., Ky. Judge Sumner Marble lived in Princeton, Ky., and was a member of the Kentucky Legislature.

Daniel Adair (half brother of Joseph Adair), married second, Caroline “Carrie” Gilroy David Watts

Christopher "Kit" Howard and his daughters Laura, Ada and Harriet Christopher “Kit” Haynes, Esq., farmer and Justice of the Peace, a native of North Carolina; raised a large family, four of whom were Robert H., born 1806/7, died Jan. 1881, Harriet, Lucinda, born Kentucky, Feb. 17, 1812, died Smithland, Livingston Co., Ky., July 30, 1892 and Adaline C. (Haynes) Given, born April 30, 1814, died Jan. 9, 1860.

Laura (Howard) Adair Lucinda (Haynes) Watts, born Kentucky, Feb. 17, 1812, died Smithla.nd, Livingston Co., Ky., July 30, 1892.

Col. Andrew Lovell Arthur Love

Ada (Howard) Gilroy, married a son of Judge Gilroy Adaline C. (Haynes) Given, born April 30, 1814, died Jan 9,1860, married H. F. Given (born July 7, 1811, died Oct. 13, 1873).

Harriet (Howard) Lovell Arthur Love's wife Harriet (Haynes) Love

Judge Gilroy, his wife and children, Harry, Dick, Mira, and Carrie Dickson Given, born July 3,1784, died Jan. 7, 1830, married Feb. 26, 1807, Nancy _____ (born Oct.23 1791, died Feb. 3, 1854). Nancy _____ Given married second, 1832, Jonathan Ramsey.

Rev. Simon Wright, Methodist Minister Rev. Peter Cartwright

Elijah and Polly Wright (parents of Simon Wright) Their daughter Nellie married Marion Kent and had a son Elijah Kane Kent.

James Wilson, reputed head of Cave-in-Rock or Wilson's Gang of from 15 to 45 men organized 1803/8. James Ford, born South Carolina, Oct. 22, 1775, killed in Livingston Co., Ky., 1833; eldest son Philip" born 1800/10, killed in Livingston Co., Ky., 1831.

Penn Wilson, son of James Wilson

68 William M. Ford, born 1800/10, died Livingston Co. , Ky. , 1832; owned Hurricane Island near Cave-in-Rock.

Catherine Wilson, daughter of James Wilson Cassandra Ford, born Illinois, 1807/8; married Dr. Charles Henry Webb in Livingston Co., Ky., Feb. 5, 1827, lived in Princeton, Ky.

Richard Anderson, friend of Penn Wilson Richard Miles, born Tennessee 1799/1800, living in Livingston Co. , Ky. , 1850; uncle of William M. Ford and executor of his estate. Richard Miles married in Livingston Co., Ky., June 5,1822, Catherine Woods.

George Duncan, journeyman saddler Dr. Charles Henry Webb, physician, died in a boat explosion on Ohio River, ca. 1845.

Jefferson Brantley, showman and professional gambler James J. Bryant

Emily (Wilmot) Brantley Siran (Williams) Bryant

Billy Wilmot, brother of Emily (Wilmot) Brantley Billy Williams, born Kentucky, 1811/12, living in Livingston Co., Ky., in 1850 with a large family.

Dr. Gowan and his children, Randall, Hinton and Walter. Dr. Charles Lilburn Lewis who married Lucy Jefferson, sister of President Thomas Jefferson and had children Randolph, Isham, Lilburn, Jane , Mary , Lucy, Martha and Ann. Lilburn Lewis committed suicide in 1812 and his brother Randolph died just prior to 1812. (See Livingston Co., Ky., Will Book "A")

James Hawley, friend of Walter and Hinton Gowan Mr. McCawley

Dr. Clayton, physician to Gowan family. Horace Benton, Deputy Harvey Bigham - this is probably the James H. County Court Clerk and Bigham, born 1?89/90 in North Carolina, an attorney; had a shown as a farmer & resident of Livingston brother Robartus Benton Co., in 1850.

Miss Ella Ritchie, lived with her parents in the county. Secret - said to be a Miss Rutter

Henry Rudolph, successful young farmer who was forced to leave the county. Secret

Silas Holman, hunter Silas Hovious

69 Amos Green, saddler in Salem, Ky. Aquelin Green

Ben Bolton, blacksmith Amos Bollvin

Warren Davidson; inherited considerable wealth and spent it having a good Time William "Bill" Davis, born Livingston Co., Ky., 1810/11; married prior to 183?, Mehetabel Rondeau (born 1812/13 in England); both lived in Livingston Co., Ky. “Wild Bill, won't work and never will."

Mr. Pennyman James Pringle, born July 16, 1?9?, died Livingston Co., Ky., Sept. I, 1893, buried Mills Pioneer Cemetery, 1824-1925, at Salem, Ky.

Using the true names of individuals rather than the names shown in the narrative we find this novel, for it is primarily that, to be the story of the life of the author's father and mother Joseph and Lucinda (Haynes) Watts. The story begins with some early traditions of the Watts family, how they came to this country, the participation of Joseph Watts' father in the Revolutionary War, his marriages and children. Joseph Watts arrives in Salem supposedly in 1825 and renews childhood acquaintances with the Haynes family. Charles Henry Webb is taken into partnership with Joseph Watts and eventually tells about his being taken prisoner by the Cave-in-Rock gang of robbers reputedly led by James Ford, the operator of the ferry. Charles Henry Webb in trying to locate his brother who was also captured by the Ford Gang, meets Cassandra Ford and they fall in love and marry. The tragic story of the family of Dr. Charles Lilburn Lewis as well as many other lesser known early events in the history of Livingston County are told. The murder of James Ford is related with many details concerning his family and slaves, most of which undoubtedly is pure fiction.

Mr. Watts has taken many traditions primarily of Livingston County but also from other regions and woven them into a continuous story with his father as the principal character. Actually, many of the stories he tells did happen; however, his father was not involved in any way in most of the events which took place. For example, his father Joseph Watts who was born in North Carolina in 1794/5 was, according to the novel, appointed deputy sheriff shortly after his arrival in Livingston County in 1825 and was the one who went to arrest Isham and Lilburn Lewis for the murder of the colored boy. However, we know from the will of Lilburn Lewis which was probated in May Court, 1812, that he committed suicide sometime earlier that year and shortly after the alleged killing of the colored boy. Joseph Watts was actually of the immature age of 16 or 17 at that time and certainly not old enough to have been deputy Sheriff in charge of a posse sent to arrest two members of the most prominent family in the county. In effect Mr. Watts is saying his father was performing deeds in 1826 in Livingston County which actually were performed by someone else in 1812 and at a time thirteen years prior to the time Joseph Watts arrived in the county.

70 Another instance typical of the way fiction is found to predominate is the story told on page 27 and many times thereafter of the time in the winter of 1805 when Lucinda Haynes "was then about two years old" of how Joseph Watts rescued her in a narrow lane from a team of runaway horses attached to an empty wagon. The families were then supposedly living in Knoxville, Tenn., and this was prior to the time the Haynes family arrived in Kentucky. When we look at official records however, we find that Lucinda Haynes was actually born in Kentucky in 1810 or 11 and the first time Joseph Watts could have seen her was when he arrived in Salem, Ky., which according to the book, was in 1825.

On page 224 we find, "In confirmation of this, I may tell you, gentlemen, that I have known the family for years, and that the father, Doctor Gowan, is, to say the least, a very--very strange man. Furthermore, a brother of Doctor Gowan, who was some years ago Governor of the Territory of _____ , did, when in the zenith of his fame and popularity, blow his brains out without any assignable cause; showing conclusively, to my mind, a plain streak of insanity in several members of the family."

This reference is to the suicide of Meriwether Lewis (born Aug. 18, 1774, died Oct. 17, 1809) which occurred near Nashville, Tenn., and during the time he was Governor of the Louisiana or Missouri Territory. Meriwether Lewis was chosen by President Thomas Jefferson to make the expedition through the Northwest to the Pacific in 1804. He was not a brother of Dr. Charles Lilburn Lewis but a distant cousin, both he and Charles Lilburn being great grandchildren of Col. John and Elizabeth (Warner ) Lewis of Virginia. Dr. Charles Lilburn Lewis married Lucy Jefferson sister of President Thomas Jefferson to whom he was related through the President's mother (See Lewises, Meriwethers, and their kin , p. 49).

U. S. Highway No.60 crosses the Cumberland River at Smithland, Livingston Co., Ky., on the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Bridge named in honor of Lucy Jefferson Lewis (born in Virginia, 1752 and died in Livingston Co., Ky., in 1811).

Otto Arthur Rothert in his The Outlaws of Cave-In-Rock , Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates who operated 1n Pioneer Days upon the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and over the old Natchez Trace, The Arthur H. Clark Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1924, gives the most accurate story available of the activities of the various groups in and around Cave-In-Rock, Ill. James Ford’s role is described on pages 283 through 319. Some years ago this compiler was told by the President of the bank at Cave- In-Rock, Ill., that he accompanied Mr. Rothert on some of his trips while he was doing research for this book.

According to the account written by Otto Arthur Rothert in his The Outlaws of Cave-In- Rock , a man named Simpson operated James Ford's ferry at Cave-In-Rock. For some reason or reasons, possibly over the sale by James Ford and the purchase by Simpson of a slave, James Ford and Simpson had a falling out. It is believed by Mr. Rothert that Simpson knew too much about Ford's activities and for this reason James Ford requested his lieutenant Henry C. Shouse who lived. at Cedar Point on the Illinois side of the Ohio River, to get rid of Simpson. In any

71 event this is what Henry C. Shouse did June 30, 1833 killing Simpson in Pope Co., Ill. (later the eastern portion of Hardin County). Henry C. Shouse was hanged at Golconda, Ill., June 9, 1834; his attorneys were Fowler and Gatewood (page 313)

A few days after June 30, 1833 the date of Simpsons death a group of neighbors gathered and included in this group was James Ford. After dark James Ford was sitting in an open hallway and it is said he was shot from the yard while reading a note someone had handed him. Other accounts say that James Ford was shot at his home with other conditions being about as related above.

The Louisville, Ky., Courier Journal of March 27, 1895 carried a story of James Ford and Cave-in-Rock, Ill., which was supplied by William Courtney Watts (Feb. 7, 1830 - Dec. 27, 1897).

The most recent publication concerning James Ford is Satan's Ferryman by W. D. Snively, Jr. and Louanna Furbee; Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., Inc. 1968

72 Appendix H Documents relating to Philip Ford; born Abbeville Co., Ninety-Six District, S. C., June 6, 1780; died Christian Co., Ky., May 23,1831

The marriage of Philip Ford and Sarah "Sally" Harrison Cates is shown in the Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society , Frankfort, Ky. , Volume 24, page 253: "Christian County, Ky., marriages."

We find a record of the family of Sarah "Sally" Harrison Cates in The Wilford-Williford Family Treks into America , Part I, by Eurie Pearl Wilford Neel; Art Illustrator, Betty Tucker Torreyson; page 386:

Joshua Cates, born 1767 in S. C., married Eustatia Harrison (28 Feb. 1770-20 June 1828). Issue: Owen J. Cates married Mary Wallace Taylor; Joseph B. Cates; Sarah Harrison Cates married Philip Ford (died 1831); Margaret M. Cates married John J. (?) Reynolds; Mariah Winifred Cates (1800-1873) married Hiram B. Withers (1798-1866); Catherine Cates married Sherwood w. Atkinson; Agens B. Cates married James J. Morrison; Almira Cates married Philip Ford; Eliza Cates married Thomas M. Wooldridge; Eustatia Ann Cates (1813-1831) [sic.] 10 married Philip C. Ford; Susan Jane Cates married (1) Henry C. Bell, (2) Hananiah G. Davis. Parentage: Joseph Cates and Margaret Bell; served in the Revolutionary War from Craven District, S. C. Brother: John Cates. Sister: Catherine Cates."

Cemetery Records : Northern Section of Christian County, Kentucky , Compiled by Anna Hunsaker Meador. 1976, 2810 Nelson Drive, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240, page 38

Ford Cemetery From Hopkinsville at intersection of Highway 68W and 9lN go on 68W 8.5 miles and turn left " cemetery is. 2 miles, on left between barn and house. Copied February 18, 1975. Phillip Ford Elizabeth Ford June 6,1780 February 26, 18l5 May 23,1831 September 3, 1835

_____ Ford (later found to be Eustacia Ann Cates [sic., in error, should read Eustacia Ann Ford daughter of Phillip).

10 There is an error here in these dates - Eustatia Ann Ford (1813-1831) was a sister of Mary Ford and daughter of Philip Ford (died Christian Co., Ky., 1831 - see his estate record). Eustatia Ann Cates who married Philip C. Ford was living Feb. 25, 1835 when she and her husband Philip C. Ford gave deed to a Mr. Atkinson (Book X, page 90) . The birth and death date of Eustatia Ann (Cates) Ford are not known.

73 January 11, 1813 March 9, 1831

Philip Ford received seven 200 acre grants in Christian Co., Ky., from Oct. 6, 1803 through 1813, six of which were on "W. Fk. Red River"; was a taxpayer of Christian Co. (in what is now Livingston Co.), Ky., 1799, owner of 200 acres of land; listed as a taxpayer of Livingston Co., Ky., 1800; enumerated in the 1810 Census of Livingston Co., Ky., born 1765-84 with household of one female born 1800-10, one female born1784-94 and four slaves; moved to Christian Go., Ky., prior to March 3, 1812 when he and wife Sally made the following deed.

Livingston Co., Ky., Deeds Volume B , page 376- March 3,1812, Phillip Ford and Sally his wife of Christian Co., Ky., to James H. McLaughlin of Christian Co., Ky., 200 acres in Livingston County patented to said Phillip Ford Nov. 30, 1811 as assignee of Wiley Davis who was assignee of Camp Joy, 200 acres on headwaters of Cypress Creek and Biswell? Creek; corner to Phillip Ford. /s/ Philip Ford Test. Edward Bradshaw Henry K. Lewis

The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society , Frankfort, Kentucky, Volume 24, page 253: Christian County, Ky., marriages - Philip Ford and Sally Cates (daughter of Joshua Cates) November 28,1809.

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Livingston County, Kentucky Order Book A - July 23, 1799: Philip Ford, Richard Miles and William Miles signed a document permitting George Sadler to construct a water grist mill on Buck Creek - Document dated June 22, 1799.

Livingston County, Kentucky Order Book A , page 280: Governor James Garrard Commissioned James Ford a Justice of the peace, Said Commission was produced in Court Feb. 6, 1804 and recorded.

Livingston County, Kentucky Order Book B : Jan. 8, 1805: James Ford Esqr. removed from county.

74 Appendix I Documents relating to Mary “Polley” Ford, born Ninety-Six District, S. C., by 1778; will dated May 26, 1799, Greenville County, S. C.

WILL OF MARY FORD

The last will & testament of Mary Ford dec- is as followeth In the name of God Amen whereas Mary Ford being weak of body but of sound mind & memory calling to mind the mortality of her body & knowing that it is appointed for all men to dy doth acknowledge this her last will & testament that is to say first I recommend my sole into the hands of Almighty God who gave it me & concerning my worldly goods therewith it hath pleased God to bles me with I bequeath in manner of form following first I appoint my beloved mother my sole executor & desire 'my body to be buried in a decent manner at the discression of my executor & after my just debts is paid I desire that my Negro winch named Hannah & my land and others that is owing to me should be sold 0& the money equally divided between my fore brother Itam I give to my sister Leah one feather bed & furniture & my side saddle. Itam I give to my beloved sister Valinder one feather bed & furniture & black silk gound patron Itam I give to my brother Levy one bay mare Colt. Itam 1 give to my beloved Mother one blew habit one striped gound patron striped red striped red & blew one striped colon habit striped red & blew one cloak one riding coat two shifts & one apron. Itam I give to my sister Freashey Stokes two lawn handkerchiefs & one double muslin handkerchief one check peticoat one linen habit one spotted calico habit one striped habit one spoted calico habit & all the remainder of my wearing appearel except one apron & one shawl & one handkerchief & one peticoat & one saush in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty sixth day of May l799. Mary Ford (Seal) In presence of us Zadock Ford Mary Glazebrook

Recorded in Will Book A Page 145 - apt 3 file #172

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SOUTH CAROLINA , State Archives Columbia, S.C.

16 September 1979

75 By J. W. Lawrence

Wills of Greenville County, S.C.

FORD, Miss (Polly) will signed 26 May 1799 and probated (date not listed). My mother, Ex. Sell my slaves and give proceeds to my four brothers (not named). My sister Leah to have my side saddle, featherbed, etc. My sister Verlinna to have my silk clothes and jewels My sister Mrs. Pressa Stokes to have my lawn hankerchiefs, my satin balmoral, my calico dressed, etc. My brother Levi to have my bay mare Wit: Zadock Ford Mary Glazebrook

76 Appendix J Documents relating to Philip Ford, born Nov. 25,1800, probably in Livingstan Co., Ky.; died in or near Livingston Co., Ky., Nov. 23, 1831

Philip Ford’s granddaughter, Mrs. Augusta Andrews wrote that Philip Ford was killed in or near Livingston Co., Ky., by being pulled off his horse and drowned in three feet of water. The persons responsible are unknown.

Philip Ford is enumerated in the 1830 Census of Livingston Co., Ky., born 1800-10, with household of one male born 1810-15, and sixteen slaves. Philip Ford, his father James, and his brother William M. are all buried on "The Old Ford Place" about one mile southwest of Tolu, Livingston (now Crittenden) Co., Ky. The inscription on gravestone of Philip Ford reads: "To the memory of Philip Ford who was born November 25th 1800, departed this life November 23d, 1831."

The will of Philip Ford recorded in Livingston Co., Ky., Will Book A , pages 145-148 and signed November 21, 1831 just two days prior to his death is shown below:

"Philip Fords Will Calling to mind that it is once appointed for man to die I being of disposing mind and memory, I have thought proper to make this my last will and testament, first I resign my soul to him that gave it and as to such worldly gods (sic. - goods) as it has pleased God to intrust me with while I am here on this Earth I dispose of in the following manner to wit first I request my Body to be Buried by the side of where my Beloved wife is Burried and in a Decent manner. 2nly I request my Executors to pay all.my Just debts 3rly I request my Executors here after appointed to have Erected a sufficient number of tomb stones first at the grave of my wife & my own & them of a good quality and made in a workmanlike manner. 41y I Bequest to my son Frances Ford now living with me the following property to the aforesaid Francis Ford whom I own as my son the following Negroes to wit one Negro man named Harry 1 named Washington 1 named Nelly woman 1 Boy named Anderson 1 Boy named Byrom and the Ballance Except Dorie (?) a woman & Kity one a girl to be sold by my Executors hereafter named to sell them at nine months credit & the proceeds to go for the whole use and Benefit of my son aforesaid Francis Ford also the land I live on I Bequeath to my son Francis Ford 5th I Bequeath my Brother William M Ford one thousand dollars out of the debts which he now owes me and the Ballance my Brother Wi lliam owes me I wis him to py. over to my Executors hereafter named 61y I Bequeath to my sister Cassandra Webb 1 Negro girl named Kity 71y I Bequeath to Doc Charles H. Webb two mules out of my stock of mules that he may choose to take 81y I Request my Executors hereafter named to sell all my personal Estate at nine months credit & the money arising from the sales I wish it to be disposed of in the foltowing manner in the first place I wish my Executor to pay over to Doc Charles Webb six hundred dollars 91y I Request my Executors to give out of my personal property to a Bond Boy now living with me named Pely Blakey three hundred dollars in property at a

77 fair valuation when he is of lawful age 9th (sic) I Request my Executors to give my stud horse to my friend William Rennady [Kennady?]and the Ballance of the mony arising from the sales of my personely property to go to my son when he comes of age as all the rest I have given him is not to receive until he comes of lawful age l0ly I Bequeath Hurricane Island the land on said Island to my Father James Ford also Dine a Negro woman to my Father James Ford I give and Bequeath the same to him 11 ly I Bequeath the cash on hand and cash obligations to my son Francis Ford also my gold watch I wish Doct. Charles Webb to take charge of until my son comes of age & thense to my son Francis Ford 121y should my son die Before he comes of lawful age the property is to be & cash Equaly Divided Betwixt my Brother William M. Ford and the lawful Begotten children of my sister Cassande Webb I mean all the property and cash that I have given my son Francis Ford should he depart this life Before he comes of age is to go as above and lastly I appoint my Father James Ford and Doct. Charles H. Webb to be my Executors to see that this my last will is Executed agreeable to said Will and Request that they shall give good Securlty to be approved of by the County Court of this County and I also Request my Father James Ford seperately to take charge of my son named in this will to wit Francis Ford and all the cash and property left to my son I put to interest and hire out the Negroes to the Best Advantage for the Benefit of my son Francis Ford I Also Request my Father 1 to have him well Educated and pay the same out of the Estate left to my son Francis Ford Revoking all other wills made heretofore by me given under my hand and seal this 21st Nov. 1831. Philip Ford (Seal) Attst. Elijah Franklin his Peleg (?) Blakey William X Connady mark

Commonwealth of Kentucky Livingston County to wit I Jesse Patterson Clerk of the County Court of Aforesaid do hereby certify that this the last will and testament of Philip Ford Decd was on the 5" December 1831 produced in open court and proven by the oaths of Elijah Franklin Peleg (?) Blakey and William Kennady subscribing witnesses thereto whereupon the same was ordered to be recorded In testimony whereof and that I have today recorded the same and this certificate I hereunto set my hand this lst day of June 1833. Jessee Patterson" .

78 Appendix K Documents relating to William M. Ford (the "M" is probably for "Miles") born 1803-1804, died Livingston (now Crittenden) Co., Ky., Nov. 3, 1832

William M. Ford is buried on the "Old Ford Place” about one mile southwest of Tolu, Livingston (now Crittenden) Co., Ky., and the inscription on his tombstone reads: "To the memory of William M. Ford, who departed this life on the 3d day of Novr. 1832, aged 28 years. Whose benevolence caused the widow and orphant to smile and whose firmness caused his enemies to tremble. He was much appresst while living and much slandered since dead." 11

From the 1830 U. S. Census of Livingston Co., Ky., we find William M. Ford, born 1800-1810 with household other than himself as follows: one male born 1810/15, two males born 1800-1810 and seven slaves.

Shown below is the will signed June 1, 1832, recorded July 27, 1832 of William M. Ford : "William M Ford's Will Calling to mind that it is once apointed for man to die and I now being of disposing memory and mind do make and ordain this my last will & Testament. Item 1st. I assign my Soul to God who gave it and at my death I wish my body to be decently buried in some suitable place, as to such worldly goods as it has pleased God to intrust me with in this world I bequeath in the following Manner at my death to wit: Item 1st. I give and bequeath to my sons William Ford born of Nancy Coffield now Nancy Grimes and to my other Son Richard M. Ford born of Pernicia Wamack, William about seven years old and Richard M. Ford about seven months old both of said children I acknowledge to be my sons. I do give and bequeath to said William Ford & Richard M. Ford all of my estate both personal & real also all debts or legacys which may be coming to me by areship or otherwise to be equally divided between the said William & Richard, but should either of said children depart this life before they become of lawful age, the whole of the property & money bequeath to the one living, which I wish to have the whole of my estate. But if they both should depart this life before they become of lawful age, then in that case then I give and bequeath to the daughter of Francis Prince named Elizabeth Prince tVvo Thousand dollars, out of my estate a sufficient portion of it to be sold at twelve months credit for that purpose I do also give & bequeath to my Aunt Jane Lacy a widow of Joshua Lacy deceased the sum of Three hundred dollars in cash to be raised as aforesaid, but these two last gifts are made only in case both of my children should die before they become of lawful age. I also give and

11 The Outlaws of Cave-In-Rock , Historical Accounts of the Famous Highwaymen and River Pirates who operated in Pioneer Days upon the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and over the old Natchez Trace, By Otto A. Rothert, The Arthur H. Clark Company, Cleveland: 1924, p. 305.

79 bequeath to the son of John Harman (William) two hundred dollars in cash to be payed out of my estate sold as above, and upon the said condition in case of the death of my two sons William & Richard and the whole of the ballance of my estate I give and bequeath to my Uncle Richard Miles in case of the death of my sons as above named William & Richard M. Ford. I also request my friend & relation Richard Miles at my death to take charge & into his care my two sons William & Richard & have them well educated out of my Estate and whereas my brother Philip Ford’ deceased willed to me in his last Will & Testament bearing date November 21, 1831, in case of the death of his son Francis before he arr’d to a lawful age, one Equal half of all his estate both real & personal Therefore in case of the death of his son Francis Ford before he arives to lawful age what ever my half of said Philips estate may be I wish it to be equally divided between my two mentioned sons William & Richard M. Ford and in case of the death of both of my sons before they are of lawful age then the whole of my estate I give and bequeath to Richard Miles with the Exception of the portions given to Elizabeth Prince Jane Lacy and William Harman and lastly I do appoint my friend-relation Richard Miles my Executor of this my last Will and Testament to see that it tis executed as I have above diricted, and I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me. In Testimony of which I hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 1st day of June 1832. William M Ford (Seal) Attest James Ford John Harman Levy Womack WIn. Pippin

State of Kentucky Livingston County towit: I Robert C Bigham Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that on this day the within Last Will & Testament was produced to me in my office by Wm. M Ford (the maker thereof) and requested to be recorded as such. In Testimony whereof & that the same is truly recorded in my said office I hereto set my hand this 27 th day of July A D 1832. Rob C Bigham" 12

For reference to a division of the estate of William M. Ford, deceased, to children William M. and Richard M., see Livingston County, Kentucky Deed Book 1, 1848-1852 , pages 514-516.

Livingston County Kentucky Cross Index to Deeds No. 1, 1802-1852: Book No. 1, page 514: 1851 Ford, Wm. & R (Agreement) Richard Miles

Book No. 1, page 516: 1851 Ford, Wm. M. & Richard (Division of Property)

12 Livingston County, Ky., Will Book A , page 110.

80 Book No. 1, page 552 1851 Ford, Wm. M. & Francis Ford, Agreement

The "Aunt Jane Lacey, widow of Joshua Lacey deceased" mentioned in the will was probably a sister of Susan (Miles) Ford or she could have been a sister of James Ford; however no one has ever mentioned his having a sister.

Jane _____ (born 1784/90 living Livingston Co., Ky., 1810/32; date of death unknown) married Joshua Lacey, Sr. (born 1765/84; living Livingston Co., Ky., 1810 and deceased by 1820) and they appear to have had children as follows: Joshua, Jr. born 1804/10; a son born 1810 and a daughter born 1810/20; also a male born 1825/30 who possibly was Francis Ford the son of Philip Ford.

81 Appendix L Documents relating to John Salmon Ford; born Greenville, C., S. C., May 26, 1815; died San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 3, 1897

The memoirs of Col. John Salmon Ford are recorded in Austin, Texas, and the portion concerning family history are quoted below:

“The Fords “The Fords came to the new world at a rather early date, they settled in Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, if reports be true. John Ford emigrated to South Carolina from Virginia during the days of British rule. He was a major in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. He was in many battles, and escaped without any serious hurt. At the siege of Savannah, Georgia, by the Americans, under Gen. Lincoln, he was much exposed. He visited home shortly afterward, and his wife, the writer's grandmother, said he had more than twenty bullet-holes in his clothing. Some balls had grazed and discolored the skin, but not one had entered the flesh. The French and Americans assaulted the British works October 9, 1779, and were repulsed. The French loss was six hundred -the Americans lost four hundred. At the battle of Camden, August 16, 1780, he is said to (have) made many narrow escapes. After the close of the war he was engaged in (?) practice of law and was elevated to the bench. He died at Forty-five years of age from a disease of the lungs brought on by a severe cold contracted during the war.

George Salmon, the father of the writer's mother, was attached to the Commissary department during the Revolutionary War. He had the smallpox in 1780, and was sent out of camps. On his return he was captured by the British and was in Gen. Ferguson's camp on King’s Mountain when the Americans attacked it October 7, 1780. He described the battle very vividly. When the fire became hot the British soldiers sought shelter where ever they could. So many got behind wagons that they overturned them. He said wagons had wooden covers in those days. The firing had grown terrific. Confusion prevailed generally. He approached the officer in charge of the guard and asked -"Am I to stand here and be killed by my own people?" He replied, adding an oath -"every man must take care of himself now." Salmon ran down the mountain. The first man he met was an American Captain, an old acquaintance. His salutation was, "My God, Salman have you turned Tory?" The reply was -"No, I am just escaping from the British. "

George Salmon's wife Elizabeth Young, was then a young girl of about sixteen. She was staying in with an uncle. The British came and encamped on the plantation. The ladies retired into a room and closed the door. Gen. Ferguson occupied a room across a hall. "He came to our door and said- "Ladies, you may open your door. I am a gentleman, and will see you are not molested. We opened the door. The General came in and was seated. He entered into conversation, and asked me -"My daughter, where is your Uncle? -"In the Whigs camps, Sir.” -

82 "If he had as much sense as you have he would not be there would he?" - "I think he would, Sir." - He then began telling us he was in the habit of fooling the rebels that in action he wore a short coat and acted with his sword in his left hand. "They have wounded me eleven times but cant kill me." I was told that it was the method our officers adopted to distinguish them from the enemy while in battle. Soon after the British left an American scouting party came along. They were informed of the boasts of Gen. Ferguson. I was told that our troops made it a point to fire at the British Officer carrying his sword in his left hand.

The general's ruse failed that time - he was killed - almost his whole army killed or captured -one thousand one hundred and ninety-eight constituted the British loss - American loss (was) eighty-eight.

Maj. John Ford had his plantation and house robbed by a band of Tories. They carried off the clothing of an infant child. One of his neighbors, whose name will not be repeated, headed the infamous expedition. Ford swore vengeance. He obtained a furlough - lay concealed at his house - learned the Tory was at his house -armed himself, and was in the Tory's room before he took the alarm. The leader of robbers was taking his supper with his gun across his lap. It was now useless. An attempt to raise it would have invited instant death. Ford told him of his crime, perpetrated upon innocent women and children, that, he had to come kill him. He struck him on the hind with his sword. The Tory's wife was aroused. She screamed, arid begged so piteously for her husband's life that Ford relented - telling the cowardly thief he could go.

The reader will say - "What do you mean by introducing these old things?" Simply this, when one comes of fighting stock he has a right to be proud of it.

“REMINISCENCES

The writer's great grandfather, by the mother's side, was in the employ of Lord Fairfax of Virginia at the same time Washington was. Our grandmother saw the great man on many occasions. She said he was tall, and had a commanding presence. "He was the finest looking man I ever saw." were her words. She was also acquainted with Gen. Marion. She described him as a rather small man, with a French cast of features. He was simple in his manners; blessed with good sense, and a sound judgment. She heard him relate the incident of asking the British officer to dine with him and having nothing but sweet potatoes to set before the military representative of Great Britain, long before it appeared in print.

She spoke of Col. Horry, one of Gen. Marion's favorite officers. The Colonel stuttered, and this sometimes led to ludicrous scenes. He furnished data to write the life of Gen. Marion, and confided the execution of the work to Rev. Mason L. Weems, a Baptist preacher. Horry is said not to have liked the rather grandiloquent and sensational style of the reverend gentleman; and charged him with having made a "suh - suh - noh - noh - novel of muh - muh - my buh - buh - book."

83 During the Revolutionary War the Indians and Tories made a descent upon the country adjacent to Greenville courthouse. They killed the writer's great grandfather and great grandmother by the father's side. They were very old. Their cold-blooded slayers placed the muzzles of their guns against their heads and blew their brains out. The holes were reported to have been as large as one's fist.

A tory, named Bates, a leader in these sanguinary operations, went to the house of a gentleman named Motlow, and murdered his wife and children, Motlow not being at home. They afterwards managed to capture him. He was undaunted, and ready to meet the fate seemingly in store for him. Bates began plundering his person. He was stooping down taking the buckles of his prisoner's shoes. Motlow said "Bates, can you not wait until after you have killed me before you rob me." Just at that moment a gun was fired. The ball passed through Motlow's body; he fell upon Bates. The latter raised himself up, and placed Motlow on him feet again. He ran and was pursued some distance. The blood was gushing from his wound. He held his arms over his breast and endeavored to staunch the flow. He reached a precipice on a stream, made a leap alighted unhurt, and escaped. His blood thirsty pursuers did not dare to make the effort he had - they halted. Motlow recovered from his wound.

Some years after the close of the war a man was put in jail at Greenville courthouse for horse stealing. Some one told Motlow the description suited that of Bates. Motlow armed himself, went to the jail demanded the keys, and obtained them. He was acquainted with Bates & finding the prisoner to him he carried him out on the public square, and shot him. Such was the infamous repretation of Bates, the red-headed assassin, and such the state of feeling in the community, that no one dared to interfere with Motlow while enacting the tragedy, or to call him to account for it. They felt that a just retribution had overtaken a bloody fiend.

It was during one of these raids of Indians and tories that our grandfather, George Salmon, piloted a party of men to a store which the Indians had robbed. They were on a big spree, and could have been whipped easily. The men did not wish to attack. While Salmon was endeavoring to persuade them to fight an Indian shot him through the body. He said a silk handkerchief was passed through the wound, from side to side, to cleanse it, several times. He lived to do good service afterwards.

Some of the Youngs belonged to Marion's band. One of these, with two other scouts, kept ahead of Tarleton while he was making forced marches to surprise Gen. Morgan at the Cowpens. They reached the Whig camp about three o'clock in the morning, and reported directly to Gen. Morgan. They told him - "Tarleton will be here by daybreak." Young reported the chagrin of the old-wagoner. "I am afraid all the men will not fight." Young presuming upon old acquaintance suggested "wake them up and try them. The order was made. The line of battle formed. Tarleton came up expecting to find a sleeping enemy, instead of wide-awake soldiers. As Morgan feared his militia broke and flew early in the action, but they rallied -a thing seldom done.

Col. Washington pushed the retreating British hard. Tarleton fled in haste. He saw a man

84 at his house, told him to mount a - - - backed horse and pilot him to the nearest ford on the river, under penalty of death. The man obeyed. His rear was just out of sight when Washington came up. He inquired of a woman how long since the British had passed. She replied " about an hour.” Washington stopped . Her name was Wolf. She told the story to save her husband - a whig soldier on furlough - "I know, if you found him with Tarleton you would kill him.” This explanation silenced threats, and calmed indignation.

John Ford died, leaving several children. His son, William was born in 1785. He was an honest man; always candid in his expressions of opinion, and fearless of consequences. He married Harriet Salmon by whom he had children - all of whom died in early life, except Elizabeth, and John Salmon. The latter was born in Greenville District, South Carolina, May 26, 1815. William Ford emigrated to Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1817. He went to Texas after annexation, where he died in Travis county in 1867, aged eighty-two years.

John S. Ford, at an early period of existence, exhibited some marked and rather positive traits of character. He possessed the capacity to get into fights with the boys, to fall in love with the girls, and to take a hand in the deviltry set on foot by his playmates. The old ladies of his neighborhood looked upon him as a sort of prodigy, and predicted he would be killed for his general "cussedness" before reaching the age of maturity, or hung for some infernal mischief he might commit. In 1834, while reading medicine under Dr. James G. Barksdale of Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, he volunteered to wait upon his friend, Wilkins Blunton, who had contracted smallpox, in a virulent form. He was eventually sent outside of town to a small house. One of the attendants, an old darky, died of the disease. Blunton recovered. The young pill-pedler got his name in the newspapers.

The war of Texas independence commenced in the fall of 1835. The capture of San Antonio gave to the Texans a fame for gallantry, and caused many men in the u. S. to turn longing eyes towards the new land of promise. Many young men aspired to take part in a struggle which appeared to involve all the principles for which our forefathers fought in the revolution of 1776. During the early part of 1836, Ford penned an address to the public which was distributed in hand-bills and otherwise. A number of men volunteered to go to Texas.

In those days a journey to Texas seemed to be a perilous undertaking. It was bidding adieu to the rest of the world, and, under existing circumstances, volunteering in a war of desperate chances. All knew less than 100,000 people had thrown down the gauntlet to a nation of 8,000,000 souls. The fall of the Alamo, March 6, 1836 - the surrender of Farmin a few days after, and the inhuman butchery of prisoners of war, occurring, by order of Gen. Santa Anna at Goliad, March 27, 1836, left no doubt of the character of the warfare waged upon the Texans by the government of Mexico. These events shocked the civilised world, and deterred many from joining the Texas revolutionists. Others felt differently; they conceived it a bounden duty to aid those who were battling for the cause of constitutional government -for the rights of man - for Liberty. They stepped to the front, determined to avenge their slaughtered brethren, to accept the alternative of victory or death. For such it literally was. The black flag of Santa Anna - the

85 insignia of no quarter -told the tale. None but stout-hearted men were likely to take service is a cause surrounded by so many fatal risks.

Preparations were being made to complete the organization and equipment of the company.. The day of starting was under discussion, when the whole country was electrified by the news of the victory of San Jacinto April 21, 1836. Ford gave up his intention of running for captain under the impression that the fighting was over, and left for Texas where he arrived in June, 1836. A gentleman named Jewell was elected captain. The company reached Texas, and served on the Trinity river against the Indians.

Gen. Houston was on his way to Texas from New Orleans whither he had gone to have the wound received at San Jacinto treated. He was then a splendid specimen of manhood. A form and features, which would have adorned the walks of royalty -a fund of conversational powers almost most unequalled - the matchless gift of oratory - a vast grasp of intellect - all marked him a great man. His wound was on the ankle. It was still unhealed. It was dressed while at Natchitoches by Dr. Irion, who was Gen. Houston's Secretary of State during his first presidency.

Some ladies went into his room. Count LeRay of France was present. In reply to a queston Gen Houston detailed some of the incidents of his and Santa Anna's meeting after the battle. He said he was enjoying a refreshing nap - the first sleep he had been able to get after being wounded, he was awakened by someone wringing his hand. The man arose from the pallet where he was kneeling to his full height -announced his name and rank - complimented Gen. Houston upon his having conquered the "Napoleon of the West." The version of the address given by Dr. Crane is substantially correct.”

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The University of Texas Archives: List of Collections F, Page 123: “#752. Ford, John Salmon, Papers ca. 1836-1892 ; 8 vols.; typescript. “Memoirs (1836-1897), biographical sketch of John C. Hays, and account book (1844) of John Salmon Ford (1815-1897), physician, legislator, soldier, and editor. Papers concern Ford’s recording of family genealogy; military activities in Texas Revolution, Indian Fights, Mexican War, and Civil War; and his careers as a physician, legislator, and editor......

For a very detailed record of the career of John Salmon (Rip) Ford see: Handbook of Texas , Volume I, pages 617-618.

In 1852 he was elected to the Texas Senate.

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John Salmon Ford's Lot in Section 1 Oakwood Cemetery Austin by Lucie C. Price

86 John S. Ford, who acquired the nickname of "Rip" Ford, wrote his Memoirs when he was in his late 70's. The manuscript is at the University of Texas Archives in the Barker Texas History Center. These Memoirs have been edited and published in a book called "Rip Ford's Texas" by Stephen B .Oates.

I had occasion to look at these papers in answer to a request for any genealogy that Ford mentioned. I noticed that he told that his father, William Ford, was born in South Carolina in Greenville District in 1785, came to Texas after.annexation and died in Travis County in 1867, age 82.

The 1860 census of Travis County showed William Ford (Gentleman) age 76, born South Carolina, living in the household of Jesse F.Burdett. This household was in Precinct 3 and the postoffice was Webberville. This was most likely the fa.ther of Rip Ford. Then I wondered if he could have been buried in Oakwood Cemetery, but again thought he may have been buried in some country cemetery. There was only one way to find out - and that was to go to Oakwood. The record book showed a William Ford buried in Section 1 in the J. S. Ford Lot. Section 1 is the oldest part of the cemetery and the lots are not numbered. But-the sexton went with me and.it was not long before we located this lot and found three stones there.

The stone for William Ford had chisled on it "Died Oct. 14, 1866, age 81 yrs. 6 mos. 20 days." The date was not 1867 and he was not 82, but I felt sure that he was the father of Rip Ford.

There were two more stones, one for Louisa Ford, died August 5, 1846, age 27 and the other for John W. Ford, died February 25, 1880, age 13 yrs. 10 mos. and 22 days.

It was time now to consult the book edited by Mr. Oates, and see what I could find out about Louisa and John Vl.Ford. Louisa was Louisa Swisher and John S. Ford's second wife. Mr. Oates says that they married in Travis County, but I do not find their license recorded here. He does tell that she became ill and died in Austin cerca the date on the tombstone. There was no mention of any issue of this marriage. "Rip" Ford remained a widower for some time but married May 31, 1861, Addie Smith of Brownsville. They were the parents of two girls and one boy. The boy was named John William. So. this was the John W.. on the tombstone, or at least I thought he was but I needed to document it.

I looked at the card index file at the Austin-Travis County room at the Austin Public Library. A card for John W. Ford showed three accounts in the Daily Democratic Statesman - January 10. February 26 and March 2, all 1880. From the account in the Jan. 10 issue I learned that he was the son of Col. John S. Ford: At this time Col. Ford was Supt. of .the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, as it was then called. I copied all three items and thought they might be of interest to readers.

So, when one passes by Sec. I, Lot of J. S. Ford and sees these stones - there lie John Salmon "Rip" Ford's young wife, his fathcr and his young son. The stones can’t tell

87 a story so I have written it for you.

Daily Democratic Statesman (Austin, Texas): “January 10, 1880. On Thursday evening John W. Ford, the son of John S. Ford, was showing a pistol to some pupils of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. He did not know it was a self-cocker and placed his finger on the trigger and an explosion occurred. The ball struck him on the inner side of the left thigh just above the knee, penetrated to the bone, passed downwards and came out on the right side of the leg, below the knee. Dr. Swearingen thinks the wound has not implicated the knee joint. It may have injured the artery called by the Drs. the pophtcal. If so, hemorrhage may ensue after the wound begins to slough. Though the indications justify the hope that the ball passed outside the artery. At latest account the wounded youth was doing well though he had some fever. He is not 14 years old and is a pupil at the Military Institute of Austin.

February 26, 1880. In Memorian The Statesman deeply regrets to announce the death of little John W. Ford, only son of Col. John S. Ford. He died yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock from the effects of an accidental wound from a pistol shot. He was nearly fourteen years of age, a bright, intelligent and good boy and was beloved by all who knew him for his gentlemanly and manly qualities. Few boys were more promising and more alive to a sense of duty. The Statesman profoundly sympathizes with Col. Ford and h is family in this hour of affliction and grief. The funeral will take place from the Deaf and Dumb Asylum at 4 o’clock this evening. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. T. B. Lee at the Episcopal church and the grave.

March 2, 1880 It is the general belief that John W. son of Col. John S. Ford, died of hemorrhage. It is true an aneurism had formed on the calf of the leg below where the ball had passed across the popliteal space and artery and that some blood flowed from it. The bleeding was check without delay by Col. Ford who applied a tourniquet. The whole amount of blood lost was hardly one pint. The pulse remained unchanged and was quite good to the final close. The youth died of nervous depression. The shock to the nervous system was so great that reaction did not take place. Most of the time he would not allow anyone to lay a hand on his bed. This condition lasted over forty days; the nerves began to lose sensibility when the neuralgic symptoms abated.

(Sounds like an alibi - probably a lot of criticism of the Doctor.)”

88 Appendix M Documents relating to Francis “Frank” Ford, born Livingston Co., Ky., May 7, 1826; died Covington, Ky., Dec. 13, 1897

Elizabeth Hardin married first, Crittenden Co., Ky., July 29, 1848, William Peters (born in Pennsylvania, 1812-13; and died in Livingston or Crittenden Co., Ky., ). The marriage license was issued and dated July 28, 1848 and the marriage was performed July 29, by Herrington Stevens of Crittenden County Court, SCT. 13

Mary Catherine Peters was born Oct. 16, 1849 according to her Trimble Bible, however census records indicate a date of 1848 which is probably the correct date. Mary Catherine is shown in the 1860 census 14 as 12 years of age, which indicates she was born in 1847 or 1848. Mary Catherine Peters is shown in the 1870 census 15 as 21 years of age, Which indicates she was born in 1848 or 1849. She was born Oct. 16, 1849 according to her Bible record which was recorded after she was married to Benjamin Franklin Trimble; however, 1848 is probably the correct date.

The 1870 census 16 shows William Peters, age 57, farmer born Pennsylvania; with wife E. [Elizabeth], age 45, born Kentucky; M. C. [Mary Catherine] , age 21; Thos. H., age 16; N. J., age 11; S. [Samuel], age 7; and female, age 4; all born in Kentucky.

Crittenden County, Kentucky, 1870 Census, page 407: 187-212 Peters, William 57WM Farmer 0 - $150 Pennsylvania. Peters, E. 45FW Kentucky Peters, M. C. 21FW Kentucky Peters, Thos. H. 16MW Kentucky Peters, N. J. 11FW Kentucky Peters, S 7MW Kentucky Peters, - 4FW Kentucky

When Trimble Families was written the writer was not originally aware that Philip Ford (father of Francis) did not marry Catherine C. Trimble; however, this was later confirmed in speaking with older members of these families. Also the will of Philip Ford quoted herein makes

13 Crittenden Co., Ky., Marriage Record, 1842-1865 , page 41, Marion, Ky.

14 Crittenden Co., Ky. 1860 Census, dwelling no. 527, family no. 527, page 373

15 Crittenden Co., Ky. 1870 , dwelling no. 187; family no. 212, page 407.

16 Ibid.

89 it apparent that he did not marry Catherine C. Trimble. Incidentally, his wife who was dead by November 21, 1831, the date of his will, was not identified by name and had no surviving children. Catherine C. Trimble's father died when she was a baby.

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“5203 Flanders Avenue Kensington. Maryland September 17, 1959

Mrs. Azelie Love Rural Route Salem, Kentucky

Dear Cousin Azelie,

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with you and Mr. Love. I had heard Dad and Mother speak of you since I was small and, of course, I had corresponded with you but could not remember ever having seen you I hope I will have an opportunity to see you again when I am in Kentucky .

As you recall, you were telling me about your Uncle Frank and Aunt Kate and how you enjoyed the visits you made to their home when you were a young girl. Also you mentioned that your Aunt Kate's father was. Frank Ford. Just for my information will you tell me if this Freak Ford you mentioned is the same as Francis Ford (often called Frank) shown on page 154 (F45) and on pages 164 and 165 (F45) of the book which I left you. After you mentioned Frank Ford to me I wondered about this and you are probably the only person who would know and could tell me. Do you recall who told you about Frank Ford?

Washington is just. beginning to settle down a little after Mr. Khrushchev's departure this morning for new York City. The people here were orderly, reserved. and a little cool in the reception they gave him. It is difficult to forget how Russia treats this country.

I will appreciate hearing from you and would like to wish you the very best.

Kindest regards, Eugene E. Trimble”

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“Salem, Kentucky, Sept. 22 nd , 1959

Dear Eugene:-

90

Francis Ford and Frank Ford were the same man. Francis was the correct name but his people always called him Frank. I have herd uncle Frank Trimble call him Frank. He was Catherine Trimble’s son by Phillip Ford and Uncle Frank was Isaac Trimble’s son. Isaac and Catherine were brother and sister. Cousin Margaret Worten, Cousin Mary Duley and Judge Isaac Handlin also called him Frank He was their half brother.

With best wishes for you and family I am, Your Cousin. /s/ Azelie Love.”

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From Trigg County Handbook , Volume III, by Eurie Pearl Neel, page 467: Marion Kentucky Cemetery - Ford, Francis Mary, daughter of F. & M. N. 25 Dec 1845 (should read 1849) - 20 January 1850.

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Francis "Frank" Ford was a member of the Legislature of Kentucky from Crittenden County serving in the Kentucky House of Representatives during the years 1851-1855. (See History of Kentucky , by Lewis Collins, Volume II, Louisville, Kentucky; John P. Morton & Company Incorporated, 1924, page 146. This work was originally written many years earlier during the lifetime of Francis "Frank" Ford and his name, and only his name, is shown in the front of the book as a patron who supported this historical research and writing effort which turned out to be probably the best known history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ever written.

In Covington (Kentucky) City Directory 1871 , published by T. J. Smith & Co., No.60 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, page 53., Frank Ford is listed as follows: Ford, Frank - wholesale grocer - 59 w Eleventh.

Francis "Frank" Ford was a member and warden of Trinity (P. E. ) Church located on the east side of Madison Street between Third and Fourth Streets in Covington, Ky. The post office address is now 14 East 4th Street. The old church structure is still used and is in an excellent state of preservation, however, the neighborhood has greatly deteriorated.

In the U. S. 1880 Census; Kenton Co., Ky., Supervisors Dist. No.4, Enumeration Dist. No.4, dwelling no.94, family no. 101, page 299, enumerated June 3, 1880, Francis "Frank" Ford is shown with his family at No.69 Eleventh Street, Covington, Ky. He says he was born in Kentucky; occupation "Grocer Merchant," age 53. Kentucky was given as place of birth of his father and mother, however, this is in error as regards his mother Catherine C. Trimble's place of birth. She was born in or near Abbeville, S. C. Members of Frank Ford's household were: wife A.

91 W., age 38, born Kentucky; daughter Emma, age 25, born Kentucky; daughter C. W., age 9, student, born Kentucky; daughter Augustus W., age 7, born Kentucky; sister-in-law Canie F. Webb, age 30, born Kentucky and Chas. Harris, servant, age 25, born Kentucky.

Cannie Webb Ford daughter of Francis "Frank" Ford married William P. Trimble (born Feb. 2, 1863; died March 19, 1943) whose father William W. Trimble, lawyer, is enumerated in 1880 on Madison Street, Covington, Kenton Co., Ky., Supervisors Dist. No.4, Enumeration Dist. No. 116, dwelling no.266, family no.392, page 291, with his family as follows: wife Mary B., age 48; daughter Kate, age 21; daughter Helen B., age 19; son William P., age 16 and son Robert J., age 11.

Frank Ford, wife Augusta, children Frank, Francis, Philip and Charles W. are buried in The Highland Cemetery Inc., 2167 Dixie Highway, South Fort Mitchell, Ky., located just outside of Covington, Ky. They are interred in the family plot located in "Lot 71, Section 5" which is marked by an granite obelisk approximately 40 feet in height.

92 Appendix N Documents relating to the half brothers William Ford (born in Kentucky, 1824-25; living in Wilson County, Tenn., 1880) and Richard M. Ford (born Livingston County, Ky., 1831; living Livingston County, Ky., 1855) and their wives

William Ford married Mildred "Milley" Catherine Shelby April 4, 1850 and they are shown in the 1850 census of Livingston Co., Ky., as the owner of $6,000 of real estate, and both residing in the household of his father-in-law Isaac Shelby (born Kentucky, 1794-95); other members of the household, all born in Kentucky, were: (Layfett?) Shelby, born 1827-28; Richard Shelby, born 1830-31; Helen Shelby, born 1834-35; Isaac Shelby, born 1837-38; Thomas Shelby, born 1840-41; and Emeley Shelby, born 1842-43.

Isaac Shelby, born 1794-95, was related to and probably named for Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky.

A new marker in the Mills Pioneer Cemetery at Salem, Livingston Co., Ky., gives M. C. Ford, wife of Woo. Ford, born Oct. 13, 1833; died June, 12, 1852, AE 18 y's 7 m. 28 d. These dates do not agree with the records of the Shelby family, and those of the Shelby family are probably correct.

According to Livingston Co., Ky., Marriage Book, page 104; A license was issued April 27, 1853 for William Ford to marry Miss Elizabeth Donakey and the marriage was performed April 28, 1853 at the home of J. S. Donakey in Livingston County.

In Livingston County, Kentucky Vital Statistics, Birth Records 1852 -1908 , page 38 is shown, "Ford, Cora Alice, born 21 Oct. 1856, white female alive, born near Cumberland River father Woo. Ford mother Elizabeth Donakey, reside Cumberland River."

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1870 Census; Livingston Co., Ky., page 204: 21 -130 Ford, Wm. 35MW - Farm laborer - born Kentucky Ford, Elizabeth 32FW - born Kentucky Ford, Cora [Casa?] 12FW - born Kentucky Ford, Lula 10FW - born Kentucky Ford, Gertrude 8FW - born Texas

1880 Census, Wilson Co., Tenn., Volume 35; Enumeration Dist. No. 247; Sheet 22, page 18: 186 - 202 Ford, Wm. 54 MW - Farm laborer - born Ky.: father born Ky.; mother born Ky.

93 Ford, Elizabeth 44 FW – born Ky.; father born Ky.; mother born Va. Ford, Cora A. 2l FW --born Ky.; father born Ky.; mother born Ky. Ford, Lula 19 FW – born Texas; father born Ky.; mother born Ky. Ford, Gertrude 17 FW- born Texas; father born Ky.; mother born Ky. Ford, William 9 MW – born Ky.; father born Ky.; mother born Ky. Ford, Richard 7 MW – born Ky.; father born Ky.; mother born Ky.

See copy of deed recorded in Caldwell Co., Ky., shown elsewhere herein, signed by the wives Elisabeth and Nannie J., of the half brothers William Ford and Richard M. Ford. This is proof that William Ford’s second wife was named Elisbeth.

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For account of Shelby family see National Genealogical Society Quarterly , September 1970 (Volume 58 Number 3), pages 192-212.

Pages 192-194 Isaac Shelby (1795-1877), son of Capt. Moses Shelby, (1760-1828) son of Evan Shelby, Jr. (1719-1794) son of Evan Shelby, Sr. (1693-1751).

Isaac Shelby (1795-1877) married Catherine Hart Proctor June 5, 1821 and had several children among whom was Milley Catherine Shelby born Oct. 15, 1833, died June 13, 1852. 17

Milley Catherine Shelby married William Ford in Livingston County, KY April 4, 1850 and they had Francis Ford born Feb. 4, 1851; died Dec. 22, 1851 and Milley Ford born June 13, 1852.

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5203 Flanders Avenue Kensington, Maryland 20795 June 25. 1971

Mr. Charles E. Shelby 225 Kildee Hall Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50010

17 A new marker in Mills Pioneer Cemetery at Salem Livingston Co., Ky., gives M. C. Ford, wife of Wm. Ford, born Oct. 13, 1833 (Died) June 12, 1852. AE 18 y’s 7 m. 28 d.

94 Dear Mr. Shelby: I have read with a great deal of interest. your account of the Descendants of Captain Moses Shelby (1760-1828) which appears in the September 1910 issue of National Genealogical Society Quarterly. You have done a great service to the Shelby descendants.

I have a question regarding the William Ford whom you say married Mildred She1by (see page 208 and. 209) - what happened to William Ford and where did he later live? Who is the L. F. Danforth of Henderson, Ky., shown on page 209 - is he a descendant of William Ford and if so do you have his address?

I presume Stephen Hayward of Danville, Ky. , who restored the old Salem cemetery with the Shelby markers is known to you. I don't know how he is connected with the Shelby family. Thank you for any information you might be able to give me on William Ford. Very truly yours, Eugene E. Trimble

********** 7 July 1971 Evan Jr.

Mr Eugene E. Trimble 5203 'Flanders Ave. Kensington, Md.20795

Dear Mr Trimble,

In reply to your inquiry about the William Ford m.1850 Milley Catherine(Mildred ?) Shelby, let me generalize briefly. Her birth, death, & marriage dates appear in the Isaac Shelby(1795-1877) Family Bible Record on pages 194-195.Milley is the correct name instead of Mildred( I believe).Mildred appears on the monument erected by the Hayward Family. Other slight errors appear on these markers. Emily Eljan (Corrine) Shelby - a sister to Milley Catherine-married 1863. George Washington Hayward. See page 195 for Birth Record. Stephen Hayward is a descendant.

L.F. Danforth, Henderson, Ky. was probably the individual or the firm who replaced the original monument with a more substantial one. I will try to check the Henderson, Ky. phone book to see if the name still appears.

With regard to what happened to Wm. Ford - I don’t know. Some of the family say he was a descendant of the Ford Gang- a father & 2 sons plus several others who robbed people crossing the Ohio River at Ford's Ferry-then a main route of travel. Their story was recently told in the following book: Snively, W. D., Jr. & Furbee, Louanna 1968.Satan's Ferryman: A True Tale of the Old Frontier , Frederick Ungar Publishing .Company, N. Y.

95 Ford's Ferry was just north of the famous Cave-in-Rock, Ill. ,where outlaws earlier preyed on flatboats floating down the Ohio.

To date, I have not delved further into the whereabouts of Wm. Ford. A cousin of mine who is preparing a book on the descendants of Isaac Shelby (1795-1877) ,may have further information on Wm. Ford Her address is: Mrs Perry M. Chisum 78 West Virginia Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85003.

In all probability, she has contact with a modern day descendant of Wm. Ford. Earlier, I was under the impression that Milley & Wm. had no descendants. But on checking the dates, it is evident that a second child was born. Milley must have died in child birth. Milly & Wm. were married 4 April 1950.(P 194).Francis Ford was born Feb.4,1851 & died Dec. 22.1851. (P 208). Milly Ford II was born 13 June 852. No death date recorded. See P 195. Milly Catherine Shelby died 13 June 1852. What happened to Milly Ford II? At the moment, I haven't the faintest idea. Mrs. Chisum is the best bet for further information.

Are you a descendant of the Ford Family1 Several Fords appear in Livingston Co. Ky. Records. Sincerely /s/ Chuck Charles E. Shelby 431 Tatato Trail Frankfort, Ky. 40601

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5203 Flanders Avenue Kensington. Maryland 20195 July 16.1971 Mrs. Perry M. Chisum 78 West Virginia Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Dear Mrs. Chisum:

Mr. Charles E. Shelby, 431 Tatato Trail. Frankfort, Ky. 40601, gave me your name as one interested in the Shelby descendants and that you could possibly give me some information on Milly Ford, born June 13. 1852 at or near Salem, Ky. who was the daughter of William Ford and Milley (Mildred?) Catherine Shelby (born ca. 1832. died June 13. 1852, daughter of Isaac Shelby 1795-1877).

Could you tell where William Ford lived after leaving Livingston Co. .Ky. I have been

96 told that he settled in some western city and went into the shoe business. Did he remarry?

I will appreciate any information you have on William Ford and descendants. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Eugene E.. Tr1mb1e

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July 22, 1911 Box 519 Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 Dear Mr. Trimble,

Thank you for your letter of inquiry of July 16. I am sorry I can give you little help concerning William Ford and his descendants.

Mildred Catherine Shelby Ford was my great great aunt and all the information I have concerning her is-that she was born on October 15, 1833 in Salem, Kentucky and died June 12 or 13, 1852. She had a son Francis born Feb. 4, 1851, died Dec. 22, 1851, as well as the daughter, Mildred, born June 13, 1852. I have no further information about the daughter--whether she lived to adulthood, married and had issue I do not know. Nor do I know anything further of William Ford, her father.

Are you kin to the Shelbys or the Fords? As I say if Mildred Ford has issue, I would not know their names. I have never gone into this family simply because there have been too many other Shelby relationships for me to run down and I haven't gotten to Great Great Aunt Milley's family as yet!

Again, I'm sorry I haven't the information you are seeking & If you discover Mildred's Ford's descendants, if any, please let me know. Sincerely, /s/ Juanita R. Chisum (Mrs. Perry McKean Chisum Box 579 Flagstaff, Arizona 8601

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Richard M. Ford was "approximately seven months of age" when his father's will dated June 1, 1832 was written; and is shown in 1850 census of Livingston County, Ky., living in the household of his great Uncle Richard Miles .(born Tennessee, 1799-1800). Caldwell County, Ky., Deed Book R, page 297, dated Feb. 14, 1855 shows Richard M. Ford married at that time to

97 Nannie J. _____and a resident of Crittenden County, Ky.; 1860 census shows him living in Westonburg, Crittenden County, Ky., married to Nancy J. Living with the family in 1860 was Coquesce? West, female, aged 18. Richard M. Ford gave his age as 28 in 1860. A search of the 1880 census index of Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas failed to locate him. Some of the indexes used shown only families with young children!

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“Caldwell County, Ky., Deed Book R , page 297, Relinq’t of Dower to Lewis: This Indenture made and entered into this 14 th day of February 1855. Between Nannie J. Ford & Elisabeth Ford of the one part of the County of Crittenden and State of Kentucky and John Lewis of the County of Caldwell and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth, that whereas some time ago William Ford Husband of the said Elisabeth conveyed to the sd. John Lewis, and Richard M. Ford by his agent S. P. Miles conveyed to the said John Lewis a certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the County of Caldwell and State of Kentucky, and being the same land on which Buford Lewis lives and died and known as the old Brown survey the said Nannie J. and Elisabeth have this day granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said John Lewis all the lands conveyed in the deed by the said W. & Richard Ford as aforesaid and for and in consideration of the premises aforesaid the said Nannie J. and Elisaabeth hereby relinquish all right to dower in and to the lands conveyed by the said Richard and Wm. Ford heretofore unto the said John Lewis his heirs and assigns forever. Given under our hands this day and date above written /s/ Nannie J. Ford (Seal) Her /s/ Elisabeth X Ford (Seal Mark State of Kentucky Crittenden County Sct. ) I Berry S. Young clerk of the County Court for said County hereby certify that on this day this relinquishment of Dower from Nannie J. Ford and Elisabeth Ford wives of Richard and William Ford unto John Lewis was produced to me in my County and the said Nannie & Elisabeth being by me examined, separate and apart from their husbands declared that they did freely and willingly seal and deliver said writing and wishes not to retract it and acknowledged said writing again shown and explained to them to be their act and deed and consented that the same may be certified all of which is hereby done. Given under my hand this 13 th day of Feb. 1855. Berry S. Young Clk.

State of Kentucky Caldwell County Sct. ) I James C. Weller clerk of the Caldwell County Court hereby certify that this Relinquishment of Dower from Nannie J. & Elizabeth Ford to John Lewis was this day filed in my office and ordered to record; whereupon I have truly recorded the same and this certificate in my office. Given ;under my hand this 23 rd day of February 1855 James C. Weller Clk”.

98 Appendix O Documents relating to Augusta Webb Ford, born Kentucky, Dec. 2?, 1872, died Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Oct. 18, 1958

See copy of the following letter regarding the history of her family:

"Desert Hot Springs California October 23, 1957 Dear Mr. Trimble,

My father was Francis Ford (born May 7, 1826, died Dec., 1897). His father was Philip Ford, and mother was Catherine Trimble. Philip Ford was the oldest son of James Ford, founder of Ford's Ferry, Kentucky. My mother, Augusta Ware Webb, (born Oct. 2, 1840 at Princeton, Ky., died April, 1907) was the daughter of Charles Henry Webb, M. D., and his wife Cassandra Ford, daughter of James Ford, founder of Ford's Ferry. I am enclosing a photostatic copy of the said James Ford's commission as Captain of Militia under Ninian Edwards, Governor of the Provinces at Kaskaskia (now St. Louis), Missouri. James Ford's Oath of Allegiance is on the back of h1s Commission. Please return these to me. The original was inherited by my mother, and given by her Grand-son-in-law, Meade Fletcher, on the death of his wife, to the Daughters of 1812, and is in their Archives in Washington, D. C. James Ford's parents were immensely wealthy. His father, Philip, from Virginia, married Elizabeth Ford (no kin) of Abbeville, S. C. Her parents John Ford and Catherine Grace, came from st. Stephen's Parish, Md., where all of their father and mother's (Richard and Eleanor Ford) children are recorded in that Parish. When Philip Ford's father died, according to the records at Abbeville, he was so wealthy that his Executrix had to give bond of several thousand pounds, and have three sureties. I have seen these records. Among the sureties were John Ford (whom I think was his wife Elizabeth's brother), and General William Prince of S. C. whom Elizabeth later married. They later founded Princeton, Kentucky and Princeton, Indiana. The said James Ford, at the age of 18, signed the Constitution of the State of Franklin, afterwards Tennessee (sic). He then went to Kaskaskia, where he was Captain of Militia as afore stated, and later founded Ford's Ferry, Kentucky. There he was an officer of the law and built public roads at his own expense. James Ford married Susan Miles of Bardstown, Kentucky, 18 and they had several

18 For information on Ford families which apparently have the same ancestry as this family, see Kentucky Brights and Their Kin , Including the Crabb, Drane, Ford, Hopkins, and King families, Georgie Hopkins Ford, 1929, pages 101 ff.

99 children, among them Philip (Francis Ford's father), and Franklin (sic), whose daughter married a Brent of Paris, Kentucky. I met her grandson, Ford Brent and have seen in the Brent Cemetery an "In Memoriam"to James Ford. This was placed there because the River Pirates hated him so much that they demolished his tomb, after killing him at Ford's Ferry. The Ford's were expert swimmers, horsemen and marksmen. When Philip (son of James) came of age at 18, he and his father were so one that he (James) legally gave him Ford's Ferry, all the surrounding country and other securities. John Ford had a son William. He was named for his stepfather (sic), General William Prince. William married and went to Texas when it belonged to Mexico. His son John, known in history as Colonel "Rip" Ford because he helped liberate Texas from Mexico. (By accident my father, mother and I met Cousin Rip Ford in San Antonio, Texas, and we spent the month of December, 1896, there. He came to see us every day. His Memoirs are in Austin, Texas.) James and Philip Ford were in constant war with the River Pirates, who were a band of outlaws who robbed and murdered travelers going north, by river a ad land, at Ford's Ferry. A woman, "The Widow Frazier, " with two daughters, (Henrietta and Laurens) were traveling by Ford’s Ferry when the wagon carrying their baggage broke a wheel and, as per custom, they were invited to stay at the Big House where James lived. The wagon was mended, but they stayed on. Philip said to his father, 'send them on. Their wagon has been repaired; send them on.' James replied, 'That wouldn't be hospitable.’ Philip said, 'Father, people are beginning to talk!’ James replied, 'I'll have no woman's reputation hurt by me, and I'll ask her to be my wife. Philip replied, 'That's what she wants. ' And it was. Philip and his father, James, never spoke again after the marriage, but being the gentlemen he was, Philip moved out of his house (the Big House) leaving his father (James) and his wife there. The 'widow Frazier' was .furious when she found that the house and property did not belong to James. Philip, on dismounting at the country store, heard the slander 'Where did James Ford get his wealth? Some say he is in league with the River Pirates!’ Philip entered the store, 'gave the man "the lie"', and moreover stated that he, himself, would see that the River Pirates were destroyed. The River Pirates appeared honest farmers in the daytime but were murderous robbers at night. They surrounded Philip's horse, and though he put spurs to the horse the River Pirates dragged him off and drowned him in four feet of water. People were afraid to tell James that his son had died defending his father's honor. After Philip's death, unless James took Francis (Philip's son, a baby about two years old) to live in the Big House, he would have to move out. He took the child Francis, (my father) from his mother, Catherine Trimble Ford. (Women were merely 'goods and chattels' in those days and had no rights.)

100 'The Widow Frazier' (James' wife) hated my father. When he was about seven years old, his grandfather heard the truth about how Philip had died and James swore that he would break up the River Pirates. Next day he was sitting in his dining room reading, with his back to the window, when the River Pirates shot him in the back. The bullet went through his heart and lodged in the hunting case of his watch. This watch, James had given to Philip and I inherited it from my father. James' first wife, Philip's mother, was Susan Miles. She had a younger sister who had married 'uncle Coleman' who became my father's guardian. Upon James' death 'Uncle Coleman' told the 'Widow Frazier' to get out, with her children, and then he sent my father (Francis who was then seven years old) to the Jesuits at Bardstown, Ky. They were paid well to keep the child from being murdered, as his father and grandfather had been, and to educate him. Later my father graduated from Transylvania College where his roommate was James Anthony Hodge of Henderson, Ky. After graduation my father married Hodge's sister, Molly, who died in childbirth a year later; the baby, Molly died too. Father's second wife was Cordelia Noel, of Madisonville, Ky. (Her grandmother was the daughter of Chief Justice Marshall.) There were two daughters Emma Marshall, and Cordelia, called Cordie. The mother died at Cordie's birth. My father was a lawyer, was elected to the State Senate (sic) 19 at Frankfort, and while there received word that his friend, the Sheriff of the County had been murdered by the River Pirates. Father resigned from the Senate and got Governor Frank Helm (sic) 20 to appoint him to the unexpired term of his friend, the Sheriff. This appointment was approved by the Senate. My Father went back and cleaned up the County. Than he went to Chicago and became the partner of a Kentuckian, Judge Marble. The legal firm was Marble and Ford.. 21 I asked my father, 'Why did you want to take a place as sheriff?' He replied, 'It was what I had been looking for all my life, to legally avenge the death of my father and my grandfather.’ My father was a multi-millionaire, and did not lose any money in the War between the

19 Should be House of Representatives.

20 No one by the name Frank Helm was ever governor of Kentucky. John L. Helm served as governor of Kentucky during 1850. He was elected governor and died just shortly after being sworn in again in 1867.

21 This was Sumner Marble. From The Biographical Encyclopedia of Kentucky of the Dead and Living Men of the Nineteenth Century , Cincinnati, Ohio, J. M. Armstrong & Company, 18?8, p. 611, is found an account of Sumner Marble, the following of which is a condensation: Sumner Marble, lawyer, was born Jan. 20, 1816, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts and is the son of Asa Marble, a prominent member of one of the leading families of the old Bay State. Sumner Marble's mother, Silence Clark, was also a native of that state. Sumner Marble in 1841 settled at Salem, Ky.; later moved to Crittenden County; in 1849 was elected to State Legislature; later moved to Princeton, Ky.; from 1858 to 1863 practiced law in Chicago; in 1863 returned to Princeton; in 1875 elected to state senate and is now (1878) a member; son William Marble is a lawyer in Princeton, Ky. Sumner Marble married in Livingston Co. , Ky. , March 19, 1844 Eliza Jane Watts (From Livingston Co., Ky., marriage records.)

101 States. His third marriage was July 21, 1869, to my mother, Augusta Ware Webb. I asked him why he married his first cousin, and he said, 'There was no other way. Her mother, (my aunt), was dead. They had taken all her property and she would accept nothing from me. Then, no woman knew how to work, but don't tell your mother.’ My oldest sister, Cannie Webb Ford 22 (born Nov. 15, 1870 - died Nov. or early Dec. 1929) married a Kentucky lawyer, William Pitt Trimble. They lived in Seattle, Washingtcn. They had five children as follows: 1. Ford Trimble, married Thelma; they have one daughter Ann. (Ford is a West Point graduate). 2. Mary Barlow, married L. E. Gowen; one daughter Patricia. 3. William Pitt, Jr., unmarried. 4. Augusta Ware Webb (deceased), married William Meade Fletcher, Jr., no issue. 5. Webb, married; daughter Cassandra, called Sandy.

I was the second child of Francis Ford and Augusta Ware Webb. I was born Dec. 27, 1872. Four brothers and a sister died in infancy. At the time of my father's death he was Senior Warden of Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington, Ky. He never practiced law after he married mama but he invested in banks and other securities. My mother's father, Charles Henry Webb, came to Princeton from Lexington, Ky. His father, known as Charles Webb, Sr., was son of Isaac Webb, whose wife Frances was the daughter of Captain Charles Barber, of Colonial Fame. Grandfather Charles Henry Webb had one brother, Uncle Jack, who married Augusta (I don't know her other name) 23 and three sisters : 1. Fanny, married John Conn 2. Nancy, married Charles Inness and they lived in the home place, a brick house near Lexington, now is a Motel. They had two sons Charles and Henry. 3. Winnie, m8rried Benjamin Franklin Williams. Their child Fannie Conn married Thomas Henry Clay, whose grandchild is Elizabeth Sledd. I know that Elizabeth Sledd has given you this Webb genealogy.

22 Carrie Webb Ford was Virginia Colonial Dame No.192. Augusta Ware Ford Andrews, born Dec. 27, 1872, died Oct. 18, 1958, was North Carolina Colonial Dame No.308.

23 This was John W. Webb, physician, born Ky., 1798/9; living Smithland, Ky., 1850; died 1850/60; married Augusta E.____ (born Md., 1814/15; living Smithland, Ky., 1880; children: (1) Charles Webb, 10Nyer, born 1834/5, living Smithland, Ky., 1880; (2) John W. Webb, druggist, born 1837/8, living Smithland, Ky., 1880; (3) George W. Webb, farmer, born 1842/3, living Smithland 1870 and (4) Mary E. Webb, born 1844/5. Augusta E. ____Webb married second John Snyder, born Va. , 1799/1800. John W. Webb (2) born 1837/8 had David born:1867, Charles born 1869/70 and Nannie born 1871/2.

102 Charles Webb, Sr. married Mary Todd Ware, known as Polly. She was the daughter of James Ware, Jr., M. D. and Caty Todd. James Ware, Jr. was the son of James Ware, M. D. and his wife Agnes Todd, daughter of George Todd, M. D. who got his medical education in Scotland but came from England. Their family name was Fox. They were known for their intelligence and wealth and loyalty. They were knighted TODD. The English word Todhunter was used when people wanted wealth they sought Todds friendship, and became 'Todhunters'. Every year my mother's father, Charles Henry Webb, M.D., went to visit his mother, Polly Todd Ware (Mrs. Charles Webb, Sr.). They traveled by carriage, with servants and a baggage wagon, and had to take a boat. About 1842, as per schedule, he took the trip, leaving his wife, Cassandra Ford, who was expecting a child, and the two youngest children, at home. He left the two oldest girls in school in Lexington, Ky. On the way back there was an explosion on board the boat, and a fire. Dr. Webb was seriously injured, and although gotten ashore he died before his wife could get there; also one of the daughters was drowned. Bob Ford , 24 the son of the 'Widow Frazier' was with the party, and was never found, nor was the carriage, horses, or driver of the carriage. The children of Dr. Charles Henry 'Webb and Cassandra Ford Webb were: 1. Mary Susan, married Sanford Duncan. They had two sons, Gideon and Malcom and a daughter Mary Sanford. 2. Nancy Winifred, married Thomas Jefferson Duncan (brother of Sanford) and at the death of Mary Susan and Sanford they took the two boys. They lived in Glendale, Ohio. All are deceased. 3. Cannie (drowned when explosion on boat ). 4. Charles died in youth. 5. James Philip, married sister of Admiral Matchen who died, leaving Augusta Webb who married Lucas Powell of Princeton, Ky. There was a son Webb Powell of Springdale, Ark. James Philip liked books so he had a book store Wilson and Webb in Little Rock, Arkansas. 6. Charlie. 7. Augusta Ware Webb (my mother), married Francis Ford.. 8. Cannie, who was born after her father's death, and named for, the sister who had drowned.

Uncle Tom (Thomas Jefferson Duncan and Aunt Nannie) had three sons and a daughter as follows: 1. George, died, unmarried. 2. Charles Henry, M. D., the famous Dr., rounder of the internationally known Duncan Method of Treatment. 3. Tommy, no issue. 4. Mary Sanford, called herself 'Charlie'; married Will Howard and had two children, Duncan and Webb

24 His name was James Ford, Jr.

103 When Catherine Trimble Ford's baby was taken from her, after her husband was murdered by the River Pirates, there was a trusted man who had helped Philip manage his estate. His name was Hanlin, (sic. should read Handlin) and Catherine married him. The children of this marriage were my father's half sisters and brothers. They were: 1. Will Hanlin, who went to New Orleans and married a Roman Catholic. 25 2. A daughter who married a Baptist minister named Threlkeld. After their marriage he turned Seventh Day Adventist. (In changing locations they spent the night at our house in Covington, Ky., and I met them. The Threlkelds had a son, Colin, who died, and a daughter, Kate, who was over six feet tall and had red hair. She visited at our house and roomed with me. She married a Seventh Day Adventist, and I understand was living at Kellogg's at Battle Creek Michigan. Another son (of the Threlkeld's) was named) Melville Calvert. He was also over six feet tall. He went to California and married the daughter of a missionary to China who had translated about one hundred books into Chinese. His daughter, Annie Fryer married Melville Threlkeld. Melville Threlkeld founded the Threlkeld Commissary that took food, tents, etc. to rural districts and construction camps. I met them on their wedding journey when I was on one of my trips to San Francisco. I met William Johnston Andrews in the City of Mexico in Jan. 1897. He was the private secretary of General Matt Ransom, our Minister to Mexico. .Mr. Andrews' home was .Raleigh, North Carolina. 26 We were married 1n Trinity Church, Covington, Ky., January 7, 1903. Our children are: 1. William Johnston Andrews, Jr. , died in infancy. 2. Augusta 'fare Webb Ford Andrews, born Jan. 8, 1906, married John Somerville Eaton Young, of Henderson, N. C., Sept. 10, 1927. 3. Martha Bailey Hawkins Andrews, married J. L. Johnson. 4. Jane Virginia Hawkins Andrews, married William Raymond Power, Jr.

My husband died December 19, 1942.

The children of Augusta and John (Jack) S. E. Young are: 1. Augusta "Gussie", born Oct. 6,1928, married Frederic Anthony Murchall, April 15, 1950. Their children are: (a) Jessica Ann Murchall 'Jess' , born April 16, 1952 (b) Melinda Susan Murchall 'Mindy,' born Oct. 27,1954 (c) Jack Alexander Murchall, born July 3, 1957. 2. Eleanor Stephens Young, born Nov. 22,1929, married Jesse Vernon Booker, June14, 1949. Their Children are: (a) John David Booker, born Jan. 7,1955 (b) Robert Andrew Booker, born May 9,1957.

25 William Wallace Handlin, born Livingston Co., Ky., Jan. 27,1830, living New Orleans, La., April 26, 1903; married Azelie Madre. From Graham & Madden's City Directory for 1870 of the City of New Orleans, pp. 448, 761 and 800 we find Mr. Handlin was practicing law at 26 St. Charles with L. E. Wallace (Wallace & Handlin) and had his dwelling at 137 Clio. Mr. L. E. WaIIace had a dwelling at Dryades corner Calliope.

26 The House of the Oak, 105 East North Street, Raleigh, N. C.

104 Martha Bailey Hawkins Andrews and J. L. Johnson's child: Marnie Cassandra Johnson, born Nov. 23, 1941. Jane Virginia Hawkins Andrews and William Raymond Power, Jr., have no children. I would like one of your books when it is completed. May want more than one, but would like to see one first before I order more. Hoping this is the information you desire, Sincerely, /s/ Augusta W. F. Andrews (by A. A. Young) The above letter was dictated by Mrs. Andrews to her daughter Mrs. John S. E. Young.”

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“National Society United States Daughters of 1812 National Headquarters: 1461 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W., Washington. D. C.

1914 Conn Av N W Wash DC ?0009 Sept. 28; 1971 .

Dear Mr. Trimble:

After having checked my files for your Aunt, (sic.) have come up with only one former member by the name of Andrews on James Ford . Augusta Webb Ford Andrews (Mrs. William J.) was a very early member of the North Carolina Society. She was Natl No 12408 NC No 87. We do not have data files that far back. She may have thought she gave family data to our Society, but it is only in the recent years the Registrars have kept the data for future use. All I can tell you about her ancestor is that he was James Ford, born in S. C. 1775, died in Kentucky 1833. He married Susan Miles, and their daughter Cassandra married Charles H. Webb. And we rarely get data beyond the 1812 ancestor, as that is all we want, and require. Incidentally James Ford, ancestor of Mrs., Andrews was a Capt. in the Illinois Territory Militia. Am sorry I have no more information to give you. Sincere1y, /s/ Eleanor H. Galvin Mrs. Michael J. Galvin Registrar National”

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For a record of the Dr. Webb’s family see: Virginia Genealogies , “Excursus- Ware and

105 Webb Family”, page 43.

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