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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 30 May 2003 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Hamilton Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
| Page 945 |
RICHARD FORD, farmer, P.O., Morrow. Richard Ford, the subject of our sketch, was born in Hamilton Township, Warren Co., O., on Oct. 28, 1812. He was the son of Henry and Susan Ford, who were among Warren Co.’s first settlers. Richard was reared on a farm, and received his education in a district school. He was married Jan. 7, 1834, to Cynthia L. Ludlum. To them have been born three children, viz: Margaret L., Smith M. and Rebecca E. He had been successful in business, and is at present the owner of 100 acres of tillable land. Smith M., Mr. Ford’s only son, was reared on a farm till he arrived at the age of 13, at which age he attended the Maineville Academy, from whence he went to Delaware University at the age of 16, and graduated with honors in his 20th year. He was a teacher in the Female Academy of Xenia in 1866. He is a talented speaker, and very successful in business matters. |
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