Jacob FORD, SR.
Birth:
13 Apr 1704
of Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Chr:
12 Apr 1705
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
Death:
19 Jan 1777
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
SOURCES:
1. This family group sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, AZ
2. Book 920.073 D, Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
3. Dictionary of American Biog. by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone Vol VI p. 516
4. New Jersy Colonial Documents p. 184 - Book 974.9 new Vol XXXIV Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
5. Book - Orlando, FL, Pub Lib - Fore/Foree/Ford - Family Notes by Ellen Byrne - p. 205
6. IGI - Extracted #M505591 (page 0173)
NOTES:
1. He built the oak-planked, ship Calked house which became Washington's Headquarters.
2. This family cast Shot and shell for Washington's Army.
3. Merchant - Owned Tavern - Iron Manufacturer - a county Judge
4. Jacob death - Will dated 15 Jan. 1777 - Will proved 12 Nov. 1777
5. Hannah death - Will dated 6 Feb. 1977 - Will proved - 12 Nov. 1777
6. Discrepancy on spelling of surname Ford or FFord
Hannah BALDWIN
Birth:
17 Nov 1701
Death:
30 Jul 1777
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Children
Marriage
1
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked
Marr:
2
Birth:
10 Feb 1738
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Death:
11 Jan 1777
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Notes:
SOURCES:
1. This family group sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, AZ
2. Book 920.073 D, Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
3. Dictionary of American Biog. by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone Vol VI p. 516
4. New Jersey Colonial Documents p. 184 - Book 974.9 new Vol XXXIV Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
5. Book - Orlando, FL, Pub Lib - Fore/Foree/Ford - Family Notes by Ellen Byrne - p. 205
6. New Jersey Archives (Orlando, FL, Pub Lib)
MARRIAGES:
1. Ext-M505591 p. 0173 - Jane md Moses Tuttle
2. Ext-C505971 Birth of Jacob Sr. and Dau Elizabeth
NOTES:
1. Soldier - Powder Maker - 2nd son of his parents
2. 3 June 1775 he became Colonel of Militia - Morris, NJ (Battalion of 800 officers and men he commanded)
3. The younger Jacob built forges and home at Mt. Hope (a mansion) near Morristown, NJ
4. They cast shot and shell for Washington's Army. He beat off British Raids on Morristown and captuired much material.
5. While repelling Leslie's Brigade - 17 Dec 1776 - he caught mortal cold and fell from his horse while on Parade Dec 31. Died 11 days later of Pneumonia, was buried beside his father in the 1st Presbyterian Churchyard, and had a military funeral.
7. 18 Dec 1795 County Court ordered half-pay for his widow (from 19 Jan 1777) Father - Executer - of her husband's estate.
SOURCES:
1. This family group sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, AZ
2. Book 920.073 D, Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
3. Dictionary of American Biog. by Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone Vol VI p. 516
4. New Jersey Colonial Documents p. 184 - Book 974.9 new Vol XXXIV Orlando, FL, Pub Lib
5. Book - Orlando, FL, Pub Lib - Fore/Foree/Ford - Family Notes by Ellen Byrne - p. 205
6. New Jersey Archives (Orlando, FL, Pub Lib)
MARRIAGES:
1. Ext-M505591 p. 0173 - Jane md Moses Tuttle
2. Ext-C505971 Birth of Jacob Sr. and Dau Elizabeth
NOTES:
1. Soldier - Powder Maker - 2nd son of his parents
2. 3 June 1775 he became Colonel of Militia - Morris, NJ (Battalion of 800 officers and men he commanded)
3. The younger Jacob built forges and home at Mt. Hope (a mansion) near Morristown, NJ
4. They cast shot and shell for Washington's Army. He beat off British Raids on Morristown and captuired much material.
5. While repelling Leslie's Brigade - 17 Dec 1776 - he caught mortal cold and fell from his horse while on Parade Dec 31. Died 11 days later of Pneumonia, was buried beside his father in the 1st Presbyterian Churchyard, and had a military funeral.
7. 18 Dec 1795 County Court ordered half-pay for his widow (from 19 Jan 1777) Father - Executer - of her husband's estate.
3
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked
Marr:
4
Birth:
20 Jul 1732
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Death:
6
Elizabeth FORD
Chr:
26 Jun 1743
1st Presby Churc, Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Death:
Marr:
7
David FORD
Birth:
2 Apr 1741
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey
Death:
Marr:
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Jacob Ford, Sr. - Hannah Baldwin
Jacob Ford, Sr.
was born at of Morristown, Morris, New Jersey 13 Apr 1704.
He married Hannah Baldwin . Hannah Baldwin was born at 17 Nov 1701 .
They were the parents of 7
children:
Blocked
Jacob Ford, Jr.
born 10 Feb 1738.
Blocked
Sarah Ford
born 20 Jul 1732.
Mary Ford
born 1734.
Elizabeth Ford
christened 26 Jun 1743.
David Ford
born 2 Apr 1741.
Jacob Ford, Sr. died 19 Jan 1777 at Morristown, Morris, New Jersey .
Hannah Baldwin died 30 Jul 1777 .