1821 - 1855 (34 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Elizabeth Moore was born 1 Mar 1821, Pitsligo, New Deer, Aberdeenshire , Scotland; died 18 May 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Elizabeth Ford
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33872
- Immigration: 1832, , Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
Notes:
Mrs. Elizabeth Ford was born near New Pitsligo, parish of New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland March 1, 1821. and came to Canada with her parents in the Spring of 1832. After a time with her parents, she went to live with the family of Francis Ward, Nichol Twp., where she joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1839. On Aug 13, 1842 she married Richard Ford, and settled in the north part of Woolwich, where she died, May 28, 1855
Christian Guardian 27 Jun 1855 pg 151
Elizabeth married Richard Ford 13 Aug 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Richard was born 1815, , Northumberland Co., England; died 3 Sep 1892, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Elizabeth Ford was born 23 Feb 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Alexander Ford was born 9 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Sep 1945, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Rebecca Ford was born 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. John Wesley Ford was born 19 Apr 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 May 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Ezra Adam Ford was born 29 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | Elizabeth Ford (1.Elizabeth1) was born 23 Feb 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 3 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171517
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodiist
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
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3. | Alexander Ford (1.Elizabeth1) was born 9 Aug 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Sep 1945, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Alex Ford
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116597
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Alexander married Margaret Bellamy 10 Jan 1870, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Bellamy and Jane Cathcart) was born 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Mary Ford was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Mary Jane Ford was born Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. John Ford was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Rebecca Ford was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Anna Ford was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Margaret Ford was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Richard Ford was born May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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4. | Rebecca Ford (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171520
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; At Service
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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5. | John Wesley Ford (1.Elizabeth1) was born 19 Apr 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 May 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: J. W. Ford
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25780
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Agent
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Implement Agent
- Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Notes:
Mr. John W. Ford was born in Woolwich Township. He came to Elmira 20 years ago and has since engaged in the implement agency, principally for the Massey Harris Co. He has been very successful and is now living retired.
Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.
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WOOLWICH NATIVE CALLED BY DEATH
John Wesley Ford Came to Elmira When Young Man; In Implement Business
John Wesley Ford passed away at his home, 5 William street on Monday. He had been failing in health during the past winter but only became seriously ill on Saturday last. He was born in Woolwich Township near the Sand Hills in 1847, and attended the Woolwich school. He came to Elmira when a young man and entered into the Massey Harris business as agent for many years until it was taken over by Mr. J. B. Weber in 1902.
The late Mr. Ford was married in 1894 to Anne Jane E. Brooks, widow of the late George Stickney. One daughter, Gladys died in childhood. He is survived by his widow and three stepchildren, John Edward of Winnipeg; Wellington Wilbert of Mexico, and Josephine (Mrs. J. R. Hedrich) of Elmira. One brother, Ezra E. Ford and one sister, Rebecca, live in Guelph. He was a member of the Union Church. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. Cole on Friday at 2.30 p.m. from the house and thence to Union church for service. Interment will take place in Union Cemetery.
John married Ann Jane Emeline Brooks 2 May 1894, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Edward Brooks and Mary Jane House) was born 2 Mar 1859, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1938, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. William Ford was born 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Eddie Ford was born Apr 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Gladys Lidella Ford was born 23 Aug 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1904; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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6. | Ezra Adam Ford (1.Elizabeth1) was born 29 May 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56569
- Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
Ezra — Ellen Morrison. Ellen was born 21 Nov 1855, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Alberta J. Ford was born 1 Dec 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Wilbert B. Ford was born 19 Jun 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Eva E. Ford was born 28 Apr 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Milford Morrison Ford was born 13 Aug 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1918, , France; was buried , Queant Communal British Extension Cemetery, Queant, Pas de Calais, France.
- 21. Leslie E. Ford was born 12 Jan 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 22. Edgar Ford was born 20 Apr 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
- 23. Mary E. Ford was born 22 Apr 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 3
7. | Mary Ford (3.Alexander2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116600
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8. | Mary Jane Ford (3.Alexander2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Oct 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137141
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
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9. | John Ford (3.Alexander2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116601
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11. | Anna Ford (3.Alexander2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116603
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13. | Richard Ford (3.Alexander2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116605
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14. | William Ford (5.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25787
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Residence: 1938, , USA
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15. | Eddie Ford (5.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Apr 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25786
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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16. | Gladys Lidella Ford (5.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 23 Aug 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1904; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25783
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17. | Alberta J. Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1 Dec 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56571
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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18. | Wilbert B. Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 19 Jun 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56572
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
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19. | Eva E. Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 28 Apr 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56573
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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20. | Milford Morrison Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 13 Aug 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1918, , France; was buried , Queant Communal British Extension Cemetery, Queant, Pas de Calais, France. Other Events:
- Military: WW1
- Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56574P
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telegrapher, Grand Trunk Railway Station
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 71st Battery, Service #342320
- Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private
- Occupation: 1917, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; traffic manager
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21. | Leslie E. Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 12 Jan 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56575
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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22. | Edgar Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 20 Apr 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56576
- Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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23. | Mary E. Ford (6.Ezra2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 22 Apr 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56577
- Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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