Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 30 May 2003

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HENRY FORD, deceased, was born in Hamilton Township, May 21, 1817, and was a son of Henry and Susan Ford, who were born in Delaware. His early education was received in the traditional log school house. Jan. 14, 1841, he was married. Mrs. Ford born near Lexington, Ky., in the year 1789. After his marriage he located on a farm left him by his father. To them were born eight children, two of whom are living, viz: Samuel H. and Eliza C. The deceased are: Mary J. and Margaret S. The others died in infancy. He lived on the home place eleven years; then removed to a farm south of Maineville, and finally to the home occupied at this time by his widow. During his business career he was largely engaged in dealing in stock, and was one of the best farmers in the township. He was a large, portly man, and when in health weighed 350 pounds. He was a consistent and exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The last five years of his life were years of continual suffering, but he managed his business up to within a few days of his death, and was ready for the fell destroyer when he came, and calmly fell into that sleep which knows no waking Aug. 19, 1881. The father of Mrs. F. was married to Jane Pollock, who died at the age of 23 years. They were parents of three children – all deceased. His second marriage was celebrated with Margaret Liggett, Jan. 13, 1813, and to them were born nine children, and Mrs. F. is the only surviving one. He engaged in farming in which he continued in until his death. He and his estimable wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, to which they belonged for a term of years.