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Lieutenant John Ford
1704–1760 · Male · died at 56
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Lieutenant John Ford1704–1760Mary Anne Elizabeth Gunn Ford1713–1760Wife
Service
Colonial militia · Militia · 1756 Confirmed
Lieutenant of the west company of Milford, 1756 (Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, vol. 10, p. 499), identified with this John Ford by his gravestone. A "Mr. John Ford" made ensign of the same company in 1754 (p. 313) may be he or his son.
- John Ford made lieutenant of the west company in Milford, 1756
- John Ford made ensign of the west Milford trainband, 1754
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Family
Parents
- Father: John Ford 1654–1711
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- Mother: Sarah Jane Fitch 1669–1746
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Wife: Mary Anne Elizabeth Gunn Ford 1713–1760 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Daughter: Aggatha "Agga" Jacqueline Jeanie Ford 1735–1790
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Life events
| Name | Lieutenant John Ford (the family tree records John Ford) |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 JUN 1704, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Died | 10 NOV 1760, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
| Also recorded as | Lieut Thomas John Ford |
| Military service | BET OCT 1754 AND MAY 1756, Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
| Military service | BET 1754 AND 1756 |
| Military service | Confirmed ensign of the west company or trainband of Milford, Connecticut, in October 1754 and lieutenant of that company in May 1756; his gravestone reads Lieu't, 1754-1756 Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Public Records vol. 10 pp. 313 and 499; Pond, Milford inscriptions no. 192 gives 'Lieu't John FORD' died 10 Nov 1760 aged 56, son of John and Sarah, with a wife of the Gunn family. The stone gives no 'Thomas'; the name in the tree looks like a mix-up with a neighbouring stone. A son John could be the 1754 ensign; the 1756 lieutenant is the one the stone supports. Records: Review: assessed 10-02-2026. |
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John Ford made ensign of the west Milford trainband, 1754vol. 10, p. 313
John Ford made lieutenant of the west company in Milford, 1756vol. 10, p. 499
Sources
- Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, vol. 10 (1751-1757): p. 313 (Oct 1754) 'This Assembly do establish and confirm Mr. John Ford to be Ensign of the company or trainband in the west part of the town of Milford'; p. 499 (May 1756) '... Lieutenant of the west company or trainband in the town of Milford'. Pond, Inscriptions on Tombstones in Milford (1889), no. 192: 'Lieu't John FORD' Burials and memorials Citation only Military service
- Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, vol. 10 pp. 313, 499 (Oct 1754, May 1756): Mr. John Ford confirmed Ensign and then Lieutenant of the west company or trainband of Milford; Pond, Inscriptions on Tombstones in Milford (1889), no. 192. Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut (Hoadly and Trumbull, eds.), via Internet Archive; Pond. No URL recorded Burials and memorials Citation only Military service
- Nathan G. Pond, Inscriptions on Tombstones in Milford, Conn. (1889), no. 192: 'Here lies buried the body of Lieu't John FORD who departed this Life Nov ye 10th 1760 in ye 56th year of his age ... [Son of John & Sarah FORD; wife was dau. of Samuel & Mercy (SMITH) GUNN ...]' Burials and memorials Citation only
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