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couple Forde articles from Irish Newspapers-Galway, 1909

Forloveofthefuture — 2009-10-28 22:59:32Z

THE TUAM HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1909
TUAM, CO GALWAY

DIED

FORDE - On the 15th August, 1909, at her residence, Cortoon, Tuam, to the inexpressible grief of her husband and children, Mary, the beloved wife of Denis Forde, at the age of 39 years. Interment took place at Cartoon burial ground on Monday last, and was attended by a large concourse of people --- R.I.P.

In the same issue--

- The imbecile, Forde, sent over from New York some months ago and admitted to Tuam Workhouse, was removed thence to Ballinasloe Lunatic Asylum on Monday last.

Re: James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

NutmegGreenwood — 2009-08-11 20:03:47Z

Please read through the other replies to this same post. Someone else has already requested the information, I posted it 19 April and its in one of the replies at this same Message Board for this same thread on James FORDE. I wrote all the information from the Naturalization Declaration, there is no other data to get. If you for some reason can't read the other replies, write to me at nutmeg@bartnet.net and I'll copy/paste the data from the 19 April, 09 post. They used to have my eMail address linked to my name here, but its gone now, they removed it in the name of 'security'a few years ago. Its a nice packet of information, that's why I thought it important to post the Scottish and Irish names from the Naturalizations film. MegG near Tulsa, OK

Re: James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

apresnell_1 — 2009-08-11 11:58:42Z

I am very interested in your information for James Forde as I have been told by my cousin that it is my grandfather who died long before I was born and I know very little about that side of the family (I am Forde by birth) and my father (now dead) is from Kiltimagh. I would love to know what you know. The document is #5982, page 282. Please could you let me know asap! many thanks.

Re: Origin of Forde

frenchkiwi — 2009-07-18 06:28:07Z

Check out the below and the attachment (from some irish surname book on google books):

The Irish prefixes of Mac (son of) and O (grandson or descendant of) gave rise at an early date, to a set of fixed hereditary names in which the literal patronymic meaning was lost or obscured. These surnames originally signified membership of a clan, but with the passage of time, the clan system became less distinct, and surnames came to identify membership of what is called a 'sept' of people all living in the same locality, all bearing the same surname, but not necessarily descended from a common ancestor. Adoption of the name by people who did not otherwise have a surname and by their dependents was not uncommon. Later, nicknames were in some cases to supersede the original clan names. Families of this name in Ireland may descend from one of the Irish septs, who adopted this name as their surname, or from English settlers named Ford, a number of whom came to Ireland at various times and to various parts of the country since the 14th century. Of the native Irish families, whose descendants adopted the name Ford were the Mac Consnamha and Mac Giolla na Naomh septs in Connacht; in both cases Ford is a mistranslation of the original name.

As an Irish surname, Ford was an Anglicized version of three different Gaelic names: 'Mac Giolla Naomh', meaning 'son of the devotee of the saints' was a Sept that originated in southern Connemara. The name also comes from 'Mac Consnamha,' or 'son of the swimming hound.' This Connacht Sept has also been Anglicized as Kinneavy. Lastly, in Cork, the name was an Anglicized version of 'Fuar ain,' though more often it was Anglicized as Foran. The English name comes from the Old English word 'ford', which denotes a shallow section of a river, where it can be crossed. One large family came to County Meath from Devonshire in the 14th century where they became large land-holders.

Re: Origin of Forde

ytipetan — 2009-07-17 15:58:52Z

Giollarnath - to me looks like Giolla ar n-áth.
The problem with having only one language is that it can be difficult to understand that there are concepts in other languages that do not translate directly into another language. so if you do not like the term servant or attendant - there might be some other concept that there is no word for in english. I would equate Giolla with Maol. Many surnames in Irish start with Maol or Giolla. Maol is a follower. It can also be part of a first name. An interesting one to give you some food for thought is Maolra. Many a small mind would get rattled by the idea of a Maolra from Killala. Killala is in Maigh Eo. A word in Breton, Spanish and Irish meaning a small salmon. Some people say it means a Yew in Gaelic. It might mean both. Áth is a ford in Irish which is a crossing in shallow water on a river where there is no bridge. I think it is interesting that fjords in Norway were also probably crossing points across water from one community to another.
Galway for the double!

Re: Fordes of Barbados

BLJPH — 2009-06-29 23:38:28Z

Hello Fillmore:

I am curious to know if your Joseph Forde had a mother by the name of Annie and brothers Harvey Carvelos Forde who was born August 21, 1904, moved to New York and married Gertrude, returned to Barbados, died in Bridgetown and was buried in Christ Church in July 1979. Joseph had another brother who died in Barbados in his infancy: Ira Forde.

Do we connect?

Sincerely,
Brenda

Re: Fordes of Barbados

BLJPH — 2009-06-29 23:32:11Z

Hello There!

Are your Forde's related to Ann Forde who gave birth to Harvey Carvelos Forde who was buried in Christ Church in July 1979, Joseph Forde and Ira Forde?

Hoping for a connection!

Sincerely,
Brenda Louise

Re: Fordes of Barbados

BLJPH — 2009-06-29 23:28:50Z

Hello There!

it's wonderful to connect with someone else researching the Forde's of Barbados. I have little to go by, however I will share what I have.

I'm researching the family of Fordes that left Barbados and lived in New York.

Regarding Joseph Forde, was this Jospeh Forde born in 1892? And did he leave Barbados for NY? Did he marry a Mary White around 1922? I married a descendent of this Forde family. This Joseph Forde was the brother of Harvey Carvelos Forde and also brother of Ira Forde.

Harvey Carvelos Forde was born in Barbados August 21, 1904, married first Gertrude Wilkinson in Brooklyn, NY in 1926, married second Ann Jacobs, returned to Barbados where he died in July 1979 in Bridgetown. He was buried in Christ Church, Barbados.

Harvey's mother was Ann Forde who was also born in Barbados, but I that's all I know. Have you any means for helping me with my Forde research?

Ann Forde (born in 1873 in Barbados)had other children who were born in Barbados: Ira Forde born and died in Barbados, and Joseph Forde. She came to Alabama in 1922, moved to New York by 1930. I've been unable to find any documents on her death. I was told she died in New York.

Please let me know if we connect.

Sincerely,
Brenda Louise

Forde / Ford County Fermanagh

hthompson179 — 2009-05-27 04:45:00Z

Hi
I am looking for any information on the Forde family / families in County Fermanagh in the early 1800s. I am descended from a Thomas Forde (a journeyman tailor) who was born in County Fermanagh about 1811 [place not known] and was charged under the Whiteboy Act for assaulting the house of a John Baxter at Kilmore [with a group of about 50 other people] on Christmas Eve 1831, and was held at Down Prison before being sent to the colony of NSW as a convict. On his death certificate it has his father's name also as Thomas, occupation farmer.
Does this Thomas Forde sound like he might be connected to any other Fordes/Fords in County Fermanagh?
Helen

Re: The Fordes of Caltra, co Galway

jford23 — 2009-05-15 21:51:05Z

Just came across the note you posted 23 Dec 2003.

Let me take a shot. You are the son of Tom and Pat Forde who reside at 16 Ffordd Ffynnon, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. Wales LL19 8BA. Not bad for someone you've never met. The address information from your Uncle Phil with whom I have had some correspondence during the past year.

I am James Patrick Ford (Jim) the son of Martin and Ragna.

From what I have been able to pull together your grandfather was the 2nd of 5 boys born to Patrick and Annie (Riley) Forde. James (1898 - 1975), Thomas, Jack (1901 - 1902), William (1902 - !967), and Martin (1905 - 1980). Your grand father was born 30 July 1899 at 75 Great Jackson Street, South Manchester. According to the 1901 British census your great grand father (Patrick) was born in Ireland in 1865, I don't know where, but quite possibly Caltra and I will get to that. Your great great grand father, accoding to the marriage record og Patrick Forde and Annie Riley was named James and his occupation is stated to be Farmer.

I have a copy of an obituary provided to my father in March 1953 as follows:

MISS BRIGID FORDE, CALTRA
The death has taken place at her
residence, Kinclare, Caltra, of Miss
Brigid Force, a member of a
highly esteemed family. She was
sister of Messrs. Thomas and
Michael Forde, Kinclare; Mr. Andy
Forde. Creagh, Ballinasloe, and
Messrs. Simon and James Forde,
U.S.A.
Internment took place at the
family burial ground, Caltra, after
Solemn Requiem Mass."

My mother had made a notation that Brigid Forde was the sister of my grand father (Patrick Forde).

I am going to send a hard copy of the above to your Uncle Phil. So long for now.

Ruby Altman Forde

JIWelsch — 2009-05-09 07:12:16Z

EVERETT, Wash. - Ruby Altman Forde, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Providence Hospital in Everett, Wash.

Graveside service will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Everett.

She was born May 29, 1924, in Dubuque.

She loved to garden and to travel. After having lived in many parts of the United States, she made the Northwest her home since 1991. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Mill Creek. She was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Bill, of 24 years, of Everett; a son, Gary Altman and his wife, Karen, of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, Susan Creamer of Wilton; a daughter, Cindy Hammond and her husband, Don, of Jonesborough, Ga.; a daughter, Virginia Williams and her husband, John of Rex, Ga.; a daughter, Kelly Betsworth and her husband, Brad of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter, Rebecca Gordy and her husband, Tim, of Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Mary Lou Knepper of Olathe, Kan.; a brother, William Kennedy of Deland, Fla.; 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Looking for lineage of Nils Forde, Gerhard O. Forde, Hannah Forde, Astrid Forde

forderad — 2009-04-29 23:52:15Z

My family is from Norway a number of generations back. I am looking for information of family lineage of the Fordes from Starbuck, Minnesota, in particular the Fordes listed above.

Re: Samuel Forde of Galway area

jjly1 — 2009-04-25 16:17:33Z

Hi John Lydon here , My Grandmother was Lucy Forde, Daughter of Samuel of Taylors Hill Galway, Prodestant, Married to a Miss O Dea ,They had quite a large Family. Have a photo somewhere with all of their names, Moving house at the moment so unfortunetly it is packed away .
If I can be Of any assistance please contact me.
Regards

Re: James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

NutmegGreenwood — 2009-04-19 20:05:39Z

James - looks like Ancestry has removed my eMail address. How can people contact me if they remove it ? My eMail address is nutmeg@bartnet.net Write with any further details. MegG

Re: James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

NutmegGreenwood — 2009-04-19 20:02:24Z

James - I clikked on your name but there was no eMail address. Will post the information here. Please contact me personally as requested, a friend told me about your query or it would have gone unanswered. Clik on my name as it appears in green letters and write to me if I can get any further information. My eMail address should be given when my name is clikked

The data on this Declaration of Intention says James Forde was 44y old, a Labourer fair complexion, 5'9" tall, auburn hair and blue eyes, no marks. Born Kiltimagh Ireland [county Mayo]and he entered the US from Queenland, Ireland into the port of New York on 5 May, 1911 aboard the LUSITANIA [it was torpedoed May 1915], he last resided in Kiltimagh. He was born on 7 June, 1866 and [in 1911] resided in St. Louis Missouri at 4384 Finney Avenue. I looked at Indexes online and find 1 James FORDE born in 1866 in county Mayo. Write back if you would like the Index information. With the Index data, you can get the full birth Registration, it will give exact place of birth and parent's names. Glad I finally got this post, its easy to find these on the filmed Naturalization papers. MegG

Re: James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

jamescforde — 2009-04-16 02:23:28Z

Hi there,
I am very interested in your post.. My name, as my dad's and my grandfathers name is/are James Forde... However, what really caught mny eye was the fact that both my dad and grandfather were originally from Kiltimagh, Mayo, Ireland. My dad and grandfather moved to Co. Meath in 1965 assisted by the 'land commission act' and stil reside there... I have followed my family tree back to my great grand father who I thought was named Eoin, however, I may have been mistaken or the James Forde(born 7/06/1866) may have been his brother...
I would love to hear more information if at all possible.
Looking forward to your reply,
Thank you,
James Forde

Re: Origin of Forde

frenchkiwi — 2009-04-10 12:47:08Z

I've also heard that Mac Giollarnath (Forde) might mean follower of/attendant to the saints.

I can definitely confirm from conversations with various people in Annaghdown, Co. Galway that Forde is the anglicised version of Mac Giollarnath.

I had never heard of the hound version! If anyone knows more about the origin of the name Forde or the meaning of Mac Giollarnath please let us know!

Longford Forde

2009-03-26 15:16:33Z

My g.g.grandmother was Ellen Forde from Drumlish Co. Longford. She married Patrick Feehely and had a daughter, Mary Jane, in 1866. mertyl@bigpond.com.au

Re: Family of Colonel W.M.B Forde of Seaforde County Down Ireland

2006-11-23 03:14:10Z

Thanks for that.

My Father is Peter, Mother is Mary

will find out more and post it.

Re: Family of Colonel W.M.B Forde of Seaforde County Down Ireland

2006-11-23 03:01:36Z

hello

i would suggest you do a search in rootsweb (just put forde in the search section) and see if any one else is researching forde like you - i would search for forde in limerick. i also am fairly new to this so i just search for anything that may be of relevance

then another way is to do a google search or any other search engine and put in forde family genealogy etc and see what comes up - sometimes it hit and miss. by the way who are your fordes
cheers
helen
aus

Re: Family of Colonel W.M.B Forde of Seaforde County Down Ireland

2006-11-23 02:49:07Z

Hello,
I am a Forde from Limerick in Ireland. I'm new to this forum. I want to research my family tree but am not sure on how to go about it.

Can anybody make a suggestion?

Thank You
Keith

Re: Fordes of Ballyhaunis

2006-09-23 05:28:50Z

Hi Patty

I have not received any emails concerning Daniel's address, is there something wrong with my email? you can try kerryb487@hotmail.com if you like.

regards
kerry

FORDE/FLAHERTY--- CONROY

2006-09-18 23:34:31Z

first my email address is changed.
Michael Flaherty,son of Margaret Beatty & John Flaherty, married Nora Forde,daug. of Michael Flaherty/Faherty & Nora ???. They lived in Annaghdown,Galway, had 8 children, came to NY with children probably about 1885. Their oldest daug. Mary married in 1889 in Bklyn,NY to Thomas Conroy. Had 7 children, Thomas was from Nympshfield,Cong, Mayo. They lived by the waterfront in Bklyn, as Thomas worked the docks. In about 1901 he was supposely killed on the docks,his wife gave birth to the 7th child that Sept. The children had to be placed in St Dominic's home, Bklyn in May 1904 till June 1907. the baby died there, This family had a sad history, the father killed, sister Annie died in 1904, baby died 1904, Older sister died as a young child. Have been trying to find Thomas's brother James, a death cert. for Thomas, What happened to son Thomas? Found 2 sisters of my father in law, deceased. Would love to learn more in Ireland and any other relative that is living. would like to be able to close the history for my husband.
Any help is appreciated

Re: Fordes of Ballyhaunis

2006-09-15 23:52:26Z

Kerry, did you get my email regarding Forde's address? Let me know. Patty

Re: Fordes to Australia

concnn — 2008-01-25 01:41:06Z

new email address: concnn@myfamily.com

Forde - County Cork

nforde|MA647576 — 2007-06-28 02:38:15Z

Does anyone know of a Timothy Forde born in County Cork around 1862? His father was John Ford(e).

The family was Catholic.

Timothy Forde (my gg grandfather) emigrated to Australia around 1880.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Thomas Forde

nforde|MA647576 — 2007-01-30 05:55:52Z

ps. Timothy Forde ended up marrying in South Autralia. Supposedly emmigrated via Boston in the 1860's-1880's with a sister who stayed in Boston and married.

Re: Thomas Forde

nforde|MA647576 — 2007-01-30 05:53:59Z

You don't know of a Timothy Forde, born 1862? His father was John Ford(e). Also strong catholics. The family was supposedly from county cork, but no proof yet...

Re: Pat Forde

nforde|MA647576 — 2007-01-30 05:47:59Z

I have a Timothy Ford(e) born in 1862. His father was also John Ford.

Do you know if William and Pat had a brother Timothy?

ps. Our Ford(e)'s were Catholics. Are yours? I thought they were from Cork but I can't find any matching records for a Timothy.

John Blair Forde and Ida Mary Woodward

meadow1951 — 2008-12-18 19:32:42Z

Looking for descendants of John Blair Forde b 16 Nov 1891 in Ramsay, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
married
Ida Mary Woodward b 21 May 1894 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontairo Canada

married 09 Dec 1912 in Almonte, Ontario

All I know about them is that they most likely moved to the United States. I do have a record of them crossing into the US about 1915 but nothing further.

I have ancestors of Ida Mary Woodward to about 1775.

Re: Fordes of Barbados

keishaforde20 — 2009-01-08 15:28:00Z

hi there,

my grandfather was mr.solomon forde who resided in baxters st.andrew is it possibel ur father was his brother? please reach as soon as possible my email add is keishaforde20@hotmail.com. thanks

Re: Forde Dublin

seanmean — 2008-12-16 21:29:17Z

Kingstown area of Dublin is now known as Dun Laoire. The Forde family had many people living in the carlow area

Re: Fordes of Co. Cork

bcanessa — 2007-07-23 02:15:54Z

My ggrandfather was Ed Edward James) Ford, b. about 1859 probably in Ohio. In a marriage document he stated his parents came from Mitchelstown, County Cork, but he didn't give their names. He had a niece identified in his obituary ar Mrs. Howard Snyder. The earliest I find him in US census is 1880. He was a railroad engineer. Very difficult to trace. Is there a connection? Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks for any help. Barbara

Re: Fordes of Barbados

corbinsvillage — 2008-02-06 06:26:32Z

I am from Barbados. My name is Fillmore Forde. I was born in St. Andrew. I lived on East Coast Road and came to the United State as a young boy 30 years ago. I would very much like to hear from you. The name Joseph Forde has a hit of familiarity.

Re: Pat Forde

Laverton — 2007-01-01 13:43:04Z

Although it is now 2007 I notice you left a message in 2001 re the Ford and Barrett marriage in 1853. I am descended from their son William born 1856, elder brother of your Pat Forde born 1861. Would be interested to hear from you.

Fordes of Barbados

FORDEGREAVES — 2007-10-06 17:00:47Z

Please share information you may have on Joseph Forde. He had six children, Dora, Helen, Daisy, Sydia, Simon, Simeon and Rufus.

I would like to know what part of Barbados he came from and his ancestry and their origins.

Re: Daisy Ethelene Forde of Barbados

FORDEGREAVES — 2007-10-06 16:54:07Z

Haven't heard from you, have you found any pictures, I would like to have one myself. There is a FORDE/GREAVES family site but thus far haven't seen any pictures of grand ma but I know some of the members said they have some. www.yahoo.com/groups/wbbunch

Good luck.

Re: Family of Colonel W.M.B Forde of Seaforde County Down Ireland

stevemaxwell11 — 2006-09-17 15:21:26Z

I suspect that the Fordes you speak of are from Seaforde, Co. Down which itself is in the parish of Loughinisland. There is a Patrick Forde who lives in Seaforde and I'm sure he is a direct descendant from the Colonel you speak off. Patricks family were from a military background. He lives in a grand house in Seaforde Demense. This is a large estate with Deer, lakes and beautiful gardens!!

Re: Fordes of Co. Cork

MBarrow — 2008-02-06 21:42:07Z

my gg grandfather was GEORGE FORDE born about 1820
married to REBECCA ANN WILKINSON born about 1820

parents of
WILLIAM LEONARD FORDE born abt 1854 in Michigan
who married ANNA ELIZA GILLESPIE born abt 1850

parents of my maternal g/father:
LEONARD P (Phillip?) FORD born Sept 1886
in either OAK HARBOR, OH
or LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

any possible connections?

James Forde born 7 June, 1866 in Kiltimagh, Ireland

MegGreenwood88UK — 2006-09-24 03:25:49Z

Have US microfilm for Missouri Naturalization Declarations of Intention filed 1910-11. If James FORDE born Kiltimagh, Ireland is of interest, the film is still here. His document is # 5982, page 282, please send these numbers if you reply as I've posted over 100 names from this film, it will let me find the specific one you are looking for. Reply personally from the Message Board by clicking on my name to get a return address, I can't monitor 100 boards for replies. Am not related to this person and there is NO fee for sending this to you over the internet. MegG in Oklahoma

Forde of Pennsylvania

quiltgirl620001 — 2007-05-24 14:48:03Z

My ancestors had the last name of FORD, but a family story says that was not the original spelling. I do not know what the original spelling was, but supposedly it was pronounced either "far-daay" or "fardy". I'm thinking the name was FORDE since my ancestors were from either England or Ireland.

Has anyone ever heard of FORDE being pronounced like any of the above?

Julie

Re: Fordes of Barbados

ACIGUYANA — 2008-03-08 22:13:06Z

Good Evening:

Please check out the family site at yahoo groups. Our family site is called wbbunch that is for Walker's Bay Bunch. You can also write me at aci@caribserve.net and I will try to direct you further.

Re: Fordes of Ballynagreeve, Co Galway

TinaHavelka — 2008-04-05 20:53:02Z

My gggrandfather, James Tierney was born in 1840 at Killeenadeema, to John and Bridge Ford Tierney. Bridget's father was Frank Ford. I believe a brother was Bartholomew Ford. We don't have the spelling with an E at the end, but only about 200 people lived there at the time. The Tierney family came to America in 1853.

Thomas Forde

smudgypoo — 2006-12-28 00:20:12Z

I am hoping to find some connection to my grandfather - Thomas Forde, b1873-5 in Roscommon, Ireland. He came over to England when he was young, on his own, and joined the army. I think the names Mary and Teresa could be connected to him.
He told my mam and uncle that he used to walk to work, in the mines at Roscommon. He only returned once, in uniform, and was chased by his dad. They were strict catholics.

Does anyone think he could be connected to their Ford/es?

Rosemary

FORDE C Douglas Jr 1921-2000 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-12 02:40:48Z

FORDE C Douglas Jr 1921-2000 section 10

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,802 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Looking for Charles Wesley Forde

becks822 — 2008-09-17 22:20:31Z

Looking for my Grandparents links
Charles Wesley Forde was married to
Viola "Edna" Alberta David. Heard that they were
from Jackson.

Re: Family of Colonel W.M.B Forde of Seaforde County Down Ireland

helshae — 2006-11-22 11:07:56Z

Hi Cathy

I was wondering if you may have a samuel forde or thomas henry ford or james forde (one person who went by many names) in your tree. We also have a james henry forde who was the son of this man. james henry married elizabeth copeland in 1920 / 21 and came to australia. I am trying to find out what happened to samuel alias the other names. samuels children were all born in banbridge and i wondered if he could have been related to col william brownlow forde?

hope you can shed some light
kind regards
Helen
Melbourne
Australia

Forde Dublin

lisakavanagh05 — 2008-09-12 16:07:55Z

I have found out that my GG Grandparents William Forde & Alice (nee Lacy) originated from Dublin. Their daughter Mary Forde born 6/8/1867 was my G Grandmother, who then married my Grandfather John Kavanagh of Myshall Carlow in Clonegal church in Carlow June 1899. Does anyone have any connection - All i know is that Mary Forde was born/baptised in Kingstown District Dublin .. Anybody know where this is ?? I believe Mary had a sister Elizabeth who I think married Lyons in Calrow/Wexford

Re: Forde of Pennsylvania

debbiecum — 2008-11-02 20:47:59Z

I have. The name Forde was pronounce as fordee as an affectionate nickname. I am a Forde and I grew hearing people calling my father fordee.

Re: Fordes of Barbados

debbiecum — 2008-10-30 00:13:52Z

Hi my father's name was Joseph, he was the second last of sixteen children born to Samuel and Licorish Forde of St. Joseph and St. Andrew where all the fordes came from.

The Fordes arrive from St. Joseph and St. Andrew. My father died four years ago at the age of 82 from cancer.

They are several Joseph Fordes I don't think he is the one you are looking for though.

Fillmore maybe you are related to me. My aunt still lives in East Coast Road. She is about 97 now.