Richard and Priscilla Ford
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Richard and Priscilla Ford
 SusanNeff_44
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Posted: 26 Jun 2008 2:30AM GMT |
Classification: Cemetery
Surnames: Ford, Gillen, Gilliland, Harlen, Harlin, Harland
Just this week a Ford cousin in Denver CO found a paper containing a transcription made back in the 1950s of a cemetery monument. Unfortunately he does not recall where he was at the time, but does know his mother took him on many trips to Maryland and eastern Virginia in search of her Ford ancestors.
Below is the monument transcription which, due to its size, was probably on a large monument with multiple sides. If anyone recognizes this, we would be most appreciative to learn of its location plus any more information that can be gained about RICHARD Ford, his wife PRISCILLA Ford, and daughter, ELEANOR (ELINOR?) FORD. Thank you.
Our ancestor, Henry Ford, is known to have died in 1782 near the fort at Hagerstown while in Patriot Service during the American Rev War - he was scalped by Indians along with his brother-in-law, Mr. Harlen (Harlin? Harland?). Their widows, Rachel Gillen (Gilliland?) Ford with her 7 young children and Mary Ford Harlen with her 5 young children, sucessfully raised their families afterward at a location known as "Ford's Bend" near Hagerstown. We are seeking to learn the identities of Henry Ford's parents.
Susan Neff, Historian
The Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Wabash, Indiana
www.jamesfordmuseum.org
TRANSCRIPTION:
Near this place lieth the body of Richard Ford Gentleman who was Senior Alderman of this corporation, twice Mayor of the city and Treasurer of the Charity School till his decease. He was a vigilant Magistrate and an orthodox member of the Church of England, an affectionate husband and a tender father, a daily frequenter of public worship and a generous promoter of every good work. He died the 27th of May 1733 in the 67th year of his age. In respect to his memory this monument was erected by Priscilla Ford his widow. // Here also lieth the body of Eleanor (Elinor?) eldest daughter of the said Richard Ford who died the 14th of February 1732 in the 37th year of her age. // And likewise the body of Priscilla the affectionate widow of Ald. Ford who died November 3 1743 aged 78.
Below is the monument transcription which, due to its size, was probably on a large monument with multiple sides. If anyone recognizes this, we would be most appreciative to learn of its location plus any more information that can be gained about RICHARD Ford, his wife PRISCILLA Ford, and daughter, ELEANOR (ELINOR?) FORD. Thank you.
Our ancestor, Henry Ford, is known to have died in 1782 near the fort at Hagerstown while in Patriot Service during the American Rev War - he was scalped by Indians along with his brother-in-law, Mr. Harlen (Harlin? Harland?). Their widows, Rachel Gillen (Gilliland?) Ford with her 7 young children and Mary Ford Harlen with her 5 young children, sucessfully raised their families afterward at a location known as "Ford's Bend" near Hagerstown. We are seeking to learn the identities of Henry Ford's parents.
Susan Neff, Historian
The Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Wabash, Indiana
www.jamesfordmuseum.org
TRANSCRIPTION:
Near this place lieth the body of Richard Ford Gentleman who was Senior Alderman of this corporation, twice Mayor of the city and Treasurer of the Charity School till his decease. He was a vigilant Magistrate and an orthodox member of the Church of England, an affectionate husband and a tender father, a daily frequenter of public worship and a generous promoter of every good work. He died the 27th of May 1733 in the 67th year of his age. In respect to his memory this monument was erected by Priscilla Ford his widow. // Here also lieth the body of Eleanor (Elinor?) eldest daughter of the said Richard Ford who died the 14th of February 1732 in the 37th year of her age. // And likewise the body of Priscilla the affectionate widow of Ald. Ford who died November 3 1743 aged 78.