David Ford (1883 - 1945)

Born 16 Sep 1883 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Died 20 Sep 1945 at age 62 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

David Ford was born in Scotland.

David Ford has Irish ancestors.

David Ford migrated from Scotland to United States.

David was born in 1883. He is the son of Jacob Ford and Dinah McIlroy.

On 8 May 1885 Jacob Ford, grocer aged 25, wife Dinah Ford, aged 23 and David Ford, aged 1 year 4 months, emigrated on board SS State of Indiana from Glasgow, Scotland and arrived in New York, New York, USA on 21 May 1885. ^{[1] [2]}

On 7 June 1900 Naturalized Scottish born Jacob Ford (39 - Nov 1860) Conductor (St Car), wife Dinah Ford (37 - Apr 1863) 5 children born / 3 living, married 18 years (1882) with children Scottish born David Ford (16 - Sep 1883) Errand Boy, Illinois born Minna Ford (11 - Apr 1889) and George W Ford (9 - Feb 1891) lived at 6641 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois. ^[3]

In 1908-1910 Jacob Ford and David Ford, both clerks, were registered to vote and lived at 1234 S Hill St, Los Angeles, California. ^[4]

On 18 April 1910 Naturalized Jacob Ford (50) Dept Assessor (County Court House), Irish born wife Dinah Ford (47) 5 children born / 3 living, married 28 years (1882) with children David Ford (26) Salesman (Retail Grocery), Minnie J Ford (21) Book keeper (Wholesale Sash & Saw) and George W Ford (19) Messenger (Telephone Office) lived in S Hill St, Los Angeles Assembly District 73, Los Angeles, California, USA. ^[5]

David Ford, clerk aged 28, married Grace H Wood, aged 28, both living in Spokane, on 14 June 1912 at Spokane, Washington, USA. ^{[6] [7]}

On 9 September 1918 David Ford, aged 33, born 16 September 1884, lived at 802 E 32, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Described as 5' 10 3/4" 140lbs, dark hair with blue eyes. He was trainer and owner of racehorses, his wife Grace lived at the same address. ^[8]

On 17 January 1920 Naturalized English born Jacob Ford (60) Clerk (Office), Naturalized Irish born wife Dinah Ford (56) Landlady - Apartment House, divorced son David Ford (36) Clerk, married son George W Ford (28) Salesman (Sewing Machine Co) and daughter-in-law Margaret Ford (26) lived in Third St, Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California. ^[9]

David and Grace divorced, in 1920 Grace H Wood (29) was living in 6th Ave, Los Angeles, California with her parents Luther and Anna and was listed as single. She re-married in the 1920s to Mexican attorney Jesus Barcenas. In the 1930 US Census she was living with her parents in 6th Ave and is listed as married with her new surname Barcenas.

On 4 April 1930 Irish born widow Dianah Ford (63) Manager (Apartment Hse) and married son David Ford (45) Assistant (Apartment Hse) lived at the Baltic Apartments 25-84, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. ^[10]

On 25 April 1942 David Ford, aged 57 and born 16 September 1884 at Glasgow Scotland, lived at 508 Gainsborough Ave, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Described as 5' 11" 160lbs, blue eyes, brown hair and light complexion. He was self employed and next of kin was his sister Minnie Ford Dixon. ^[11]

He passed away in 1945. ^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
2. ↑ Norway Heritage - SS State of Indiana, State Line
3. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census; Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 1092; FHL microfilm: 1240289
4. ↑ California, U.S., Voter Registrations, Los Angeles County; 1908-1910; 139
5. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census; Year: 1910; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 73, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_83; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1374096
6. ↑ Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Parents Jacob Ford and Dina
7. ↑ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999; Publication Date: 12/ Jun/ 1912; Publication Place: Spokane, Washington, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/562237079/?article=7ddaac19-d095-4171-9471-2d1d86994eca/a80348e2-d2e5-4eca-b873-463e38e71e97&focus=0.5972053,0.38577157,0.7303193,0.42930815&xid=3398
8. ↑ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Draft Board 10
9. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census; Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 64, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_108; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 219
10. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census; Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0416; FHL microfilm: 2339883
11. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
12. ↑ California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; Mother's Maiden Name: McElroy; Father's Surname: Ford

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