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The Descendants of Silas Ash Ford
Generation One
1. Silas (I) Ash1 Ford.
He married Mary (nee?) Ford.
Children:
2. i. Silas (II)2 Ford born abt 1754.
Generation Two
2. Silas (II)2 Ford, (Silas (I) Ash1) born abt 1754, died Aug 1832 in Appledore, Devon, England.
He married Ann Davie.
Children:
3. i. Silas (III)3 Ford born 7 Feb 1783.
ii. Henry Ford, born 1784 in Northam, Devon, England.
He married Elizabeth Brooks.
4. iii. Samuel (I) Ford born 1786.
iv. Sally Ford, born 1788 in Northam, Devon, England.
5. v. John Ford born abt 1791.
vi. Andrew Ford, born 1794 in Northam, Devon, England.
vii. Mary Ford, born 1797 in Northam, Devon, England.
viii. Richard Ford, born 1800 in Northam, Devon, England.
ix. Walter Denford Ford, born 1805 in Northam, Devon, England, died Aug 1829.
x. William Ford, born 1808 in Northam, Devon, England.
He married Mary Gowman.
Generation Three
3. Silas (III)3 Ford, other name spelling in marriage record - Siles, (Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 7 Feb 1783 in Northam, Devon, England.
He married Honor Western, also known as Honora, born abt 1785 in Abbotsham, Devon, England, (daughter of John Western and Mary Came).
Children:
i. Mary4 Ford, born abt 1806 -1807.
6. ii. Silas (IV) Ford born 13 Jun 1818.
7. iii. Elizabeth Ford.
iv. Eleanor Ford, born abt 1822, died Mar 1828.
8. v. Nancy Ford born 23 Mar 1827.
9. vi. Eleanor Ford born 22 Feb 1831.
10. vii. Sophia Ford.
4. Samuel (I)3 Ford, (Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 1786 in Northam, Devon, England.
He married Christian Holman.
Children:
i. Samuel (II)4 Ford.
He married Elizabeth Jenn Saunders.
5. John3 Ford, (Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born abt 1791 in Northam, Devon, England.
He married Mary Tawton, born 9 Sep 1792 in Devon, England.
Children:
11. i. Elizabeth Tawton4 Ford born 21 Aug 1811.
ii. Maryann Ford, born 7 Aug 1814.
iii. John Ford, born 5 Apr 1818.
iv. Thomas Ford, born 22 Oct 1821 in Devon, England.
v. Fanny Tawton Ford, born 6 Jun 1830 in Devon, England.
Generation Four
6. Silas (IV)4 Ford, (Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 13 Jun 1818 in Appledore, Devon, England, died May 1906.
He married Ann S. Smith, born 1 May 1828 in Nova Scotia, (daughter of John "Dubois" Smith and Ann Johnstone) died 24 Dec 1902 in Prince Edward Island.
Children:
12. i. Martha Ann5 Ford born 13 Dec 1848.
13. ii. James Ford born 2 Feb 1849.
iii. Mary Jane Ford, born 25 Jan 1854 in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
She married Peter Thompson.
14. iv. Edward Ford born bet. 1856.
15. v. Eleanor Ford born 26 May 1856.
16. vi. John Western Ford born 26 May 1858.
vii. Annie Ford, also known as Nancy, born abt 1862 in Prince Edward Island.
She married Thomas M'Dougall.
viii. Sophia Ford, born 27 Mar 1864 in Prince Edward Island.
She married Alexander M'Donald.
17. ix. Thomas Ford born 23 Nov 1867.
18. x. Elizabeth B. Ford born abt 1871.
7. Elizabeth4 Ford, also known as Betsy, (Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1).
She married Henry Herrill.
Children:
i. Annona5 Herrill, born 2 Jun 1836 in Bideford (2 mi NE of Tyne Valley - formerly New Bideford in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island.
ii. Tuplia Herrill, born 15 Sep 1837.
iii. Ann Herrill, born abt 1838.
iv. Mary Herrill, born abt 1839.
v. Maria Herrill, born 26 Jan 1839.
vi. Marguerite Herrill, born abt 1840.
vii. John Herrill, born abt 1841.
8. Nancy4 Ford, (Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 23 Mar 1827 in Bideford (2 mi NE of Tyne Valley - formerly New Bideford in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died bef 10 Feb 1862.
She married David (I) Palmer, born 1826, died 1913.
Children:
i. Charles D.5 Palmer, born 1848, died 1929.
He married (1) Sarah Boyle, born 1851, (daughter of Thomas Boyle and Ann Ramsay) died 1913 in Port Hill (2 1/2 mi E of Tyne Valley in Lot 13), Prince, Prince Edward Island.
He married (2) Martha Ann Ford, nickname Mattie, born 13 Dec 1848 in Prince Edward Island, (daughter of Silas (IV) Ford and Ann S. Smith) died 17 Feb 1935.
ii. David (II) J. Palmer.
iii. Joseph Palmer.
He married (1) Elizabeth Jane Ellands, born 1858, died 1911.
He married (2) Sarah Dennis, born 1847, died 1931.
9. Eleanor4 Ford, also known as "Ellen", (Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 22 Feb 1831 in Bideford (2 mi NE of Tyne Valley - formerly New Bideford in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island.
She married James (I) Smith, born abt 1831 in Prince Edward Island, (son of John "Dubois" Smith and Ann Johnstone).
Children:
i. George T.5 Smith, born abt 1867 in Prince Edward Island.
ii. Sarah Jane Smith, born abt 1869 in Prince Edward Island.
19. iii. James (II) "Western" Smith born 1870.
10. Sophia4 Ford, (Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
She married George W. Burleigh, born in England.
Children:
20. i. Mary Elizabeth5 Burleigh born 14 Mar 1854.
ii. James Burleigh, born abt 1869 in Prince Edward Island, died 3 Sep 1897 at City Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
11. Elizabeth Tawton4 Ford, (John3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 21 Aug 1811.
She married Henry Blackmore Gammon, born 16 Sep 1811.
Children:
i. John5 Gammon, born 13 Apr 1836, died an infant.
ii. Mary Gammon, born 1838.
iii. Samuel Gammon, born 1840.
iv. Henry Gammon, born 1844.
21. v. Frances Gammon born 29 Nov 1845.
vi. Rosetta Gammon, born 29 Nov 1845.
Generation Five
12. Martha Ann5 Ford, nickname Mattie, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 13 Dec 1848 in Prince Edward Island, died 17 Feb 1935.
She married (1) Isaac Cannon, born 29 Jan 1846 in Prince Edward Island, (son of Charles Cannon and Mary Townshend Rayner) died 21 May 1914 Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Children:
i. Mary Townsend6 Cannon, born 8 May 1872 in Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
She married (1) Theophilus Chappell, born abt 1872 in Prince Edward Island, died 3 Apr 1904.
She married (2) Hiram Hierlihy, born 1864 in Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, died 12 Feb 1939 in Cascumpec (5 mi S of Alberton in Lots 5 and 6), Prince, Prince Edward Island.
She married (3) Roderick M'Nevin.
ii. Samuel (I) Edward Cannon, born 22 Jan 1874 in Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 1960.
He married Mary Mills, born 26 Jun 1875 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, died 9 Oct 1950 in Summerside (Lot 17), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
iii. Charles Cannon, born 19 Nov 1875 in Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
iv. Melinda Ann Cannon, born 9 Nov 1877 in Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
v. Silas Cannon, born abt 1880 in Kildare (Lot 3), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
vi. Laura Jane Cannon, born 1880 - 23 Aug 1881 in Montrose (4 mi N of Alberton in Lot 3), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died 1899.
vii. Matilda Cannon, born 1882 in Prince Edward Island, died 1886.
viii. Amanda Cannon, born abt 1884 in Prince Edward Island.
ix. Lavinia Bethina Cannon, born 26 Feb 1885 in Prince Edward Island.
She married Albert Andrew Gay.
x. Tryphenia "Estella" Cannon, born 19 Aug 1887 in Prince Edward Island, died 1927.
She married Allan M'Lean, born 1881, died 1937.
xi. Martha Ethel Cannon, born 16 Jun 1889 in Prince Edward Island.
xii. Isaac Cannon, born 1892, died 1892.
She married (2) Charles D. Palmer, born 1848, (son of David (I) Palmer and Nancy Ford) died 1929.
13. James5 Ford, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 2 Feb 1849 in Bideford (2 mi NE of Tyne Valley - formerly New Bideford in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died 24 Aug 1931.
He married Mary Elizabeth Burleigh, born 14 Mar 1854 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, (daughter of George W. Burleigh and Sophia Ford) died 1932.
Children:
i. George Thomas6 Ford, born abt Aug 1870 in Prince Edward Island, died 14 Feb 1876.
ii. Silas James Ford, born abt May 1872 in Prince Edward Island, died 17 Jan 1876.
iii. Samuel John Ford, born 15 Aug 1875 in Prince Edward Island, died bef 1881.
iv. Elizabeth Downing Ford, born 11 Jan 1877 in Prince Edward Island, died 1920.
She married William J. M'Innis.
v. Nora Ann Ford, census name Ann Onora, born May 1880 in Prince Edward Island, died 1944.
She married George William Coughlin, born 1875, (son of John Coughlin and Amelia Barrett) died 1962.
vi. Mary E. Ford, born 14 Feb 1882 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
vii. John W. Ford, born 9 Oct 1885 in Prince Edward Island, died 13 Apr 1974.
He married Edith R. M'Donald, born 20 Apr 1890 in Prince Edward Island, (daughter of John Fred M'Donald and Mary J. (nee?) M'Donald) died 27 Sep 1954.
viii. Ida M. Ford, born 18 May 1887 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
ix. Hannah M. F. Ford, born 18 Oct 1890 in Prince Edward Island, died 1969.
She married William H. Ramsay, born 19 Apr 1884 in Prince Edward Island, (son of Samuel Ramsay and Mary Jane Henderson) died 1957.
x. Edward "Seaman" Ford, born 18 Feb 1893 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 23 Oct 1986 at his late residence.
He married Helen Rosamund Yeo, born 7 Jun 1893 in Prince Edward Island, (daughter of Thomas Archibald Yeo and Sarah Jane Barker Ladner) died 23 Nov 1980.
xi. Ada B. Ford, born 9 Aug 1895 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
xii. Janie Ford.
xiii. Eva A. Ford, born 28 Jun 1899 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died Oct 1992.
She married Mr. Hayes.
14. Edward5 Ford, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born bet. 1856 - & Jun 1862 in Prince Edward Island, died 1945.
He married (1) Matilda (nee?) Ford, born abt 1859 in Prince Edward Island.
Children:
i. Mary Jane6 Ford, born Aug 1880 in Prince Edward Island.
He married (2) Bessie B. Currie.
Children:
ii. Agnes Ford, died bef Mar 1987.
iii. Isabel Ford, nickname Belle.
She married Mr. Anderson.
iv. Gladys Ford.
She married Mr. Smith.
v. Lois Ford.
She married Raymond Austin.
vi. Barbara Ford.
She married Walter Colborne.
vii. Charles John Ford, born abt 1902 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 10 Mar 1987 in East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, Nova Scotia.
He married Gwendolyn Joyce Colborne, died bef Mar 1987.
15. Eleanor5 Ford, also known as Ellen, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 26 May 1856 in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
She married William Skerry, Capt..
Children:
i. Robert D.6 Skerry, nickname Bob.
He married Ida Connolly, born 1891, died 1974.
16. John Western5 Ford, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 26 May 1858 in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 26 Jan 1926.
He married Caroline M'Cann, born abt 1857 - 19 Apr 1859, died 1 Mar 1930.
Children:
i. Margaret "Maude"6 Ford, born 1881 - 28 May 1882 in Prince Edward Island, died 1974.
She married Louis L. Penwarden, nickname Lou, born 13 Sep 1879, (son of Daniel S. Penwarden and Mary "Emily" Hutchinson) died 18 Dec 1925 in Kenogami, Quebec.
ii. James Silas Ford, born 5 Jun 1885 in Mount Pleasant (4 mi W of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died 12 Jun 1978.
He married Harriet Rhubelle M'Kinnon, born 7 Aug 1887, (daughter of Charles M'Kinnon and Priscilla Ballum) died 7 Sep 1976.
iii. Alexander Ford, born abt Apr 1887 in Prince Edward Island, died 15 Mar 1889.
iv. Alexander Ford, nickname Sandy, born 14 Feb 1889 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 4 Jul 1982 in Stewart Memorial Hospital, Tyne Valley, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
He married Lillian Mae M'Dowell, nickname Lilly, born 1897, (daughter of Henry Charles M'Dowell and Anne Marie Silliker) died 21 Aug 1986 at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
v. Agnes "Annie" Ford, born 27 Jan 1891 in Prince Edward Island, died bef 5 Aug 1989.
She married Mr. Penworth.
vi. Beecher Ford, born 27 Mar 1892 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 5 Aug 1989 at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
He married Wilma M. Smith, born 1902.
vii. Frederick Ford, born 5 May 1895 in Prince Edward Island, died 7 Apr 1972.
viii. Janet Ethel Ford, born 27 Dec 1897 in Prince Edward Island, died 1 Mar 1930 - 4 Jul 1982.
17. Thomas5 Ford, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 23 Nov 1867 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 1948.
He married (1) Hannah Melissa Robinson, born abt 1869 in Mount Pleasant (4 mi W of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, (daughter of Horatio Nelson Robinson and Ann M'Dougall) died 28 Aug 1900 in Mount Pleasant (4 mi W of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island.
Children:
i. Harriet Anne6 Ford, born 2 May 1889 in Prince Edward Island, died 1 May 1961.
She married Permenas Edward Phillips, born 4 Apr 1885 in Prince Edward Island, died Dec 1965 in Massachusetts.
ii. Ann Ford, nickname Annie, born 14 Mar 1892 in Prince Edward Island, died 1907.
iii. Daniel Willard Ford, nickname Dan, born 12 Jul 1894 in Prince Edward Island, died 28 Aug 1947.
He married (1) Georgia E. Soule, born 2 Jan 1895 in Maine, (daughter of Charles Leslie Soule and Eunice E. Ellis) died 20 Sep 1920 in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine.
He married (2) Miriam N. Bachelder, other name spelling 1 Nov 1922 - Merriam, born 9 Jul 1905 in Maine, (daughter of Florida D. (nee?) Bachelder) died 10 Mar 2001.
He married (3) Ruth G. Wilbur.
He married (4) Olive M. Thomas, born abt 1900 in Maine.
iv. Mary Jane Ford, nickname May, born 12 Apr 1895 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 23 Jan 1981 in Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine.
She married (1) Charles "Clyde" Pratt, born 8 May 1896 in Maine, (son of Charles A. Pratt and Lavina A. (nee?) Pratt).
She married (2) Everett Mansfield M'Donald, born 31 Jan 1902 in Maine, died 17 Oct 1972 in Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine.
v. George Nelson Ford, born 23 May 1897 in Ellerslie (2 mi N of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, died 15 Nov 1957 in Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine.
He married Beatrice V. Nile, also known as Bertie, born 31 Dec 1902 in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine, (daughter of Charles Everett Nile and Flora Melody Taylor) died 5 Jan 1963 in Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine.
vi. Eleanor R. Ford, census name Nellie, born 18 Aug 1899 in Mount Pleasant (4 mi W of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died 6 Sep 1966 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.
She married (1) Dana Everett Pratt, born 24 Oct 1890 in Brewer, Penobscot County, Maine, (son of Charles A. Pratt and Lavina A. (nee?) Pratt).
She married (2) George W. Steeves, born abt 1896 in Canada.
He married (2) Isabel Lewis, also known as "Bella", born 1882, died 1974.
Children:
vii. Stella Ford, born Apr 1906 in Prince Edward Island, died 1957.
She married (1) Herbert M'Laurin, born 1896, died 1929.
She married (2) Mr. Madore.
viii. Roy Stanley Ford, born 31 Dec 1907, died 29 Sep 1971.
He married Ella Mary Ramsay, born 24 May 1903, (daughter of Obediah Ramsay and Priscilla Gorrill) died bef. 1999.
ix. Living, (details excluded).
x. Russell Freeman Ford, born Apr 1911 in Prince Edward Island, died 23 Dec 2001 at Stewart Memorial Hospital, Tyne Valley, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
He married Olga Ruby Bryanton, born 24 Dec 1916 in Coleman (3 mi SE of O'Leary in Lot 9), Prince, Prince Edward Island, (daughter of Frank Bryanton and Margaret Collins) died 4 Nov 2006 at Stewart Memorial Hospital, Tyne Valley, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
xi. Vera Annie Ford, born 13 Feb 1913, died 9 Apr 1980.
She married Robert M'Laurin, born 13 Jul 1901 in Vernon River (Lot 49), Queens, Prince Edward Island (10 mi NW of Montague), (son of William M'Laurin and Mary Elizabeth Enman) died 12 Jan 1970.
xii. Edith Ford, born 9 Sep 1915 in Mount Pleasant (4 mi W of Tyne Valley in Lot 12), Prince, Prince Edward Island, died 16 Jun 2004 at Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
She married Ellis L. (I) Paugh, born 30 Jul 1907, (son of Urban Paugh and Martha Banks) died 23 Sep 1967.
xiii. Mae Ford.
xiv. Nellie Ford.
18. Elizabeth B.5 Ford, nickname Betsy or Bessie, (Silas (IV)4, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born abt 1871 in Prince Edward Island, died 9 Mar 1905.
She married Parmenas (I) B. Lewis, born abt 1866, died 29 May 1921.
Children:
i. Parmanas (II)6 Lewis, born 30 Jun 1895, died 22 Jul 1897.
ii. Percy Lewis, born abt 1899, died 21 May 1914.
iii. Foster Lewis, born abt May 1901, died 30 Oct 1901.
19. James (II) "Western"5 Smith, (Eleanor4 Ford, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 1870 in Prince Edward Island.
He married Laura Winchester, born 1885.
Children:
i. James (III)6 Smith, born 1897, died 1966.
He married Annie M'Leod, born 1897, died 1966.
ii. George Smith, born 1905.
He married Hattie Brundogg.
iii. Eleanor Smith.
She married Reagh Benson Sherren, born May 1902 in Crapaud (Lot 29), Queens County, Prince Edward Island, (son of William Douglas (I) Sherren and Florence A. Carrier).
iv. Annie Smith.
She married Louis Binns.
v. Elsie Josephine Smith, born abt 1914, died 27 Feb 1988 at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
She married Neil M'Quarrie.
vi. Pearl Smith.
She married Thomas Phillips.
vii. Florence Smith, born 1923, died 1985.
She married Stewart Boulter, born 20 May 1912, (son of John Oliver Boulter and Maude Thompson) died 28 Jan 1968.
viii. Living, nickname Fie, (details excluded).
She married Fenton Oster Fall, born Aug 1907 in Crapaud (Lot 29), Queens County, Prince Edward Island, (son of Frederick J. Fall and Maud M. (nee?) Fall) died 11 Sep 1998 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.
20. Mary Elizabeth5 Burleigh, (Sophia4 Ford, Silas (III)3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) (See marriage to number 13.)
21. Frances5 Gammon, nickname Fanny, (Elizabeth Tawton4 Ford, John3, Silas (II)2, Silas (I) Ash1) born 29 Nov 1845, died 20 Apr 1927 in Newport, Monmouthshire, South Wales, United Kingdom.
She married George Henry May, born 1843, died 6 Sep 1881.
Children:
i. George Henry6 May, died in infancy.
ii. Frances May, nickname Fannie, born 29 May 1874 - 1875.
She married Alfred Patterson.
iii. Mary Elizabeth May, nickname Bess, born 3 Jun 1875 in Appledore, Devon, England, died 10 Nov 1949.
She married Albert Henry Betts, born 13 Jan 1872, died 10 Nov 1949.
iv. Rosetta May, nickname Rose, born 1877.
She married Alfred James Satchell.
v. Ellen May, born 17 Feb 1879 in Newport, Monmouthshire, South Wales, United Kingdom, died 17 Dec 1956 at her late residence.
She married Richard John (I) Wilkinson, born 24 Apr 1871 in High Hill Ferry, Upper Clapton, London, England, died 11 Feb 1953 in Oxford, England (The Radcliffe Infirmary).
vi. George Henry May, born 27 Oct 1880.
He married Susan Jane Yendell.
vii. Tomasina Lang May, nickname Senie, born 7 Jun 1882.
She married Frederick Riding.