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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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JAMES W. FORD, one of the leading farmers of this township, was born in Hardin County, Ky., April 7, 1845. He is the youngest son of David and Matilda (Jackson) Ford, natives of Kentucky, where they lived upon a farm until 1855, when they came to Spencer County. His father is still living, at a very advanced age. His mother died about 1865. On account of the meager facilities, our subject received but a very limited education. He worked at home until March 1866, when he was united in marriage with Jane Jackson, by whom he is the father of three children, of these Alonzo is the only one now living. After marriage he bought 40 acres of land, upon which he still resides, and to which he has added 160 acres. Mrs. Ford died in 1870, and in March, 1874, he married Ann Crawford. To this union have been born Luther, Natalia, Mary A., Fanny G., Amanda J. and James. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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