Elizabeth "Betsy" Ford was born about 1749, most likely in Virginia, and possibly in Westmoreland County.
Though not married, around 1765 she was living with or involved with John Fleming (abt.1740-1794). Over the next ten years, they would have five children together, as listed in his will:[1]
William Ford Fleming b. 1766–1859
John Ford Fleming b. 1767–1821
Betsy Ford Fleming b. 1770–1856
Nancy Ford Fleming b. 1771– aft. 1794
James Ford Fleming b. 1773– aft. 1794
Betsy died about 1775, most likely in Virginia or in Surry County, North Carolina.
Sources
↑ Description: Notes: Wills, Vol 1-3, 1771-1827. Source Information: Ancestry.com. North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data:North Carolina County, District and Probate Courts.
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