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1 Richard William FORD1,2 (c. 1926- ) [7878]. Born c. Feb 1926.1 Marr Anne Morrell COOLIDGE 7 Oct 1951.3
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
September 28, 1967 (25 Years Ago column) - Richard Ford was elected President of the Wellsboro High School senior class.
December 11, 1969 (25 Years Ago column) - Richard Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford recently graduated from Honda Air Field, Texas and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and received the silver wings of the Army Air Force.
November 29, 1951 - Lt. Richard Ford left on Monday for Mather Field, Sacramento, California where he will take a two months refresher course in radar-navigation before reporting to Randolph Field, Texas for assignment.
December 27, 1951 - Lt. Richard W. Ford of Mathers Field Air Force Vase, Calif., is visiting his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Coolidge on Pearl street
April 4, 1968 (15 Years Ago column) - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford arrived here on Saturday following Lt. Ford's honorable discharge from the U.S. Airforce.
April 23, 1964 - "Richard W. (Dick) Ford, well known Wellsboro civic leader and businessman, announces his candidacy for Republican County Committeeman from the first ward of Wellsboro. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford, Dick and his father own and operate the Wellsboro Candy Company. A graduate of the Wellsboro public schools and of Penn State University, Dick served in both World II and the Korean Conflict with an honorable discharge of First Lt. from the Air Force.
Active in community affairs since his return to Wellsboro, Dick has been associated with the Wellsboro Little League, currently serving as President, a director of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Rotary Club, and this past year served as chairman of house to house solicitations for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital building fund driv
In addition to his business and community interests, Dick has been active in the affairs of the First Presbyterian Church where he a Sunday School teacher and an elder.
Dick is married to the former Anne Coolidge and is the father of three children, Rick, Ron and Karen. An active Republican, Dick comes from a family long interested in the Republican Party of Tioga County."
October 11, 1973 - "Richard Ford Named Assistant Treasurer at CBT. The announcement of six new officer promotions was recently made by Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company president R. Glen Fenstermacher.
Richard W. Ford of the Wellsboro branch of CBT was named to the position of Assistant Treasurer. Now serving as the Wellsboro branch manager, Mr. Ford joined CBT in February of 1973. He formerly was the owner and operator of the Wellsboro Candy Company. He, his wife Anne and family reside in Wellsboro."
November 9, 1977 - "Attending the 3rd Annual Wellsboro Fire Department's Banquet, held Saturday are: Attorney and Mrs. Robert Cox Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ford, representing CBT, Wellsboro Fire Chief, John E. Dugan and Master of Ceremonies Robert Taynton Sr." (A photograph of all parties accompanies the article.).
2 Roy M. FORD1,4,5,6,7 (1899-1995) [7833]. Born 22 Mar 1899.4,8 Marr Cytheria BLAIR c. 1923.1 Died 30 Jan 1995.8
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
January 28, 1954 - "W.O. Smith Sells Candy Company to Roy Ford & So
The Wellsboro Candy Company, which has been owned and operated for the past thirty-two years by the family of the late Owen S. Smith, has been sold by the present owner, Willard O. Smith, to Roy Ford and his son, Richard Ford, who will take over the wholesale candy store now Mitchell block, on March 1.".
4 Daniel Henry FORD4,5,7,9 (1862-1949) [7820]. Born 16 Nov 1862, Mainesburg, PA.4,7 Marr Josephine E. BAILEY Mar 1889.4,6 Died 25 Dec 1949, Cherryflats, PA.7 Buried 27 Dec 1949, Cheryflats Cemetery.7
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
April 25, 1906 - "Daniel Ford, of Cherry Flats was severely injured as the result of a runaway at the Erie station in Mansfield on Monday forenoon of last week. His team became frightened at the cars and threw him from the wagon. He retained his grasp on the reins and was dragged across the railroad tracks and to one of the Crossley greenhouses, where the team came in contact with a telephone pole and stopped. Mr. Ford was taken to the Crossley residence, where it was discovered that one of his knees was badly wrenched and that his body was considerable contused. Mr. Ford's two little sons, who were with him in wagon, very fortunately escaped injury."
December 28, 1940 - "Daniel H. Ford, aged 87 years, of Charleston, a former County Commissioner, died Dec. 25 at his home in Cherryflats. He was born Nov. 16, 1862 at Mainesburg, son of Jerome and Mary Gardener Ford.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, Guy Ford, of Mansfield, R.D. 1, and Roy M. Ford, of Wellsboro, four daughters, Mrs. Leon Simerson, of Covington, R.D.; Mrs Lydia Johnson, of Wellsboro, Mrs. Maynard Meckes, of Tyrone, PA., one brother, Clark G. Ford, of Watertown, Wid., one sister, Mrs Ethelyn Phelps, of Liberty, 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great,great-grandchild.
The funeral was held yesterday at the Cherryflats Baptist church, Rev. R.D. Sensabaugh officiating, burial in the Cherryflats cemetery.".
8 Jerome FORD7 ( - ) [7837].
9 Mary GARDENER7 ( - ) [7838].
5 Josephine E. BAILEY4,5,10 (1868-1950) [6402]. Born Jun 1868.4,10 Died 19 Sep 1950, Cherryflats, PA.11 Buried 23 Sep 1950, Cherryflats Cemetry.11
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
March 2, 1938 - "Cherryflats Dinner for Children's Aid Was Very Successful.
The Children's Aid Society of Tioga county wishes to give a rousing cheer of thanks to the Ladies Aid Society of Cherryflats. Mrs. Daniel H. Ford, president of the organization, last week presented to the Wellsboro drive chairman, C.E. Bennett, $46.50, proceeds of the dinner which was served in her home February 18."
March 20, 1946 - "Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Ford were given a surprise party Wednesday evening on their 57th wedding anniversary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Passmore, daughter, Roberta, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wheeer, daughter, Helen Marie, son, Gairy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford, Richard, Mrs. Lydia Johnson, Mrs. Mollie English, daughter, Margaret, of Wellsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Simerson and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard English and son Douglas."
September 27, 1950 - "Mrs. Josephine E. Ford, aged 82 years, a life long resident of Cherryflats, Tioga county, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leon Summerson, of Cherryflats. She was the widow of Daniel Ford, former Tioga County Commissioner.
Her survivors are: four daughters, Mrs. Summerson, Mrs. Doyle English, of Greenville, S.C.; Mrs. Lydia Johnson, of Wellsboro; Mrs. Maynard Mekes, of Tyrone; a so, Roy M. Ford, of Wellsboro; sister, Mrs. Lena Sparling, of Mansfield; a brother, Elmiron Bailey, of Wellsboro; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday in the Cherryflats Baptist church, the Rev. R.D. Sensabaugh officiating; burial in the Cherryflats cemetery.".
10 William A. BAILEY12 (1825-1909) [6197]. Born 11 Nov 1825, Rutland Twp., PA.9,12 Marr Sarah L. BAILEY bef 1853.13 Marr Lydia J. HOTCHKISS 12 May 1860, Mainsburg, PA.14 Died 7 May 1909, Elk Run, PA.9 Cause: Pneumonia. Buried 9 May 1909, Cherryflats Cemetery.9
From the Wellsboro Agitator.
November 13, 1907 - " Enjoyable Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Elmiron Bailey and daughter, Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grosjean, attended a pleasant surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey in Covington, on Monday, given in honor of Mr. Bailey's 82nd birthday. Among the thirty-five relatives and friends who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ford and family, Miss Mary Bailey and Lloyd and Clyde Simerson, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, Stephan Sparling and family.
A bountiful dinner was served. Mr. Bailey is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Covington. He enjoyed the day as well as did his 21 grandchildren and the happy day will be long remembered by his many friends and relatives. Mr. Bailey was presented with a gold watch."
May 12, 1909 - "DOUBLE FUNERAL SUNDAY.
Father and daughter Died of Pneumonia - Burial Sunday.
Mr. William A. Bailey, aged 83, died at this home on Elk Run, about two miles below Cherryflats, at 10 o'clock last Friday morning, of pneumonia, after a week's illness. He caught cold during the recent severe storm and a few days afterward pneumonia developed.
Mr. Bailey was a son of Sylvester Bailey, deceased, one of the pioneers of Rutland township and he was born in Rutland on November 11, 1825.
He was twice married, his first wife being Sarah Bailey, a daughter of the late Clark W. Bailey She died about 52 years ago. To them was born one daughter, Mary, who died of pneumonia at her father's home at 12:30 o'clock on Saturday morning last, May 8, after a very short illness, aged 58 years. She was born in Charleston on December 8, 1850. She was a member of the Cherryflats Methodist church and was a woman of many beautiful traits of character.
Mr. Bailey's second wife who was Miss Lydia Hotchkiss, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Of their four children, three are surviving - E.H. Bailey, of Delmar; Mrs. Stephen Sparling, of Richmond, and Mrs. D.H. Ford, of Covington. Their other daughter, Laura, wife of Mr. Lafayette Simmerson of Covington, died about two years ago.
Two sisters and one brother also survive Mr. Bailey - Mrs. Lucy Aylesworth, wife of William Aylesworth, of Blossburg, Mrs Abigail Burnside, of Covington, and Mrs. Constant Bailey, of Wellsboro.
Mr. Bailey was a member of the Cherryflats M E church and of Aurora Grange, No. 874, of Cherryflats. He was one of the substantial and respected citizens of the vicinity in which he resided for so many years and his death is mourned by a host of friends. He was a veteran of the Civil war.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 p.m., and services were largely attended. Rev, J.E. Tallant officiating; burial on the Cherryflats cemetery.".
11 Lydia J. HOTCHKISS10 (c. 1836- ) [6398]. Born c. 1836.5
3 Cytheria BLAIR1,2,15,16 (1902-1967) [7877]. Born 28 Aug 1902, Covington Twp., PA.2,16 Died 13 Aug 1967, Wellsboro, PA.2 Buried 16 Aug 1967, Wellsboro Cemetery.2
From the Wellsboro Gazette.
August 17, 1967 - "Mrs. Cytheria B. Ford, 64, wife of Roy M. Ford, of 58½ Walnut Street, Wellsboro, died Sunday, August 13, 1967 in the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
Born August 29, 1902, in Covington, she was the daughter of James and Kitty Rockwell Blair. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro.
Mrs. Ford was a past matron of the Mary Wells Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Jean Houser of Montoursville; son, Richard W. of Wellsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Orlando Carson, of Wellsboro, Mrs. Ralph Sampson, of Crooked Creek, RD, and Mrs. Raymond Shaw, of Wellsboro RD 1, three brothers, Paul Blair, of Covington, Glen and Wilbur Blair, both of Wellsboro, and six grandchildren.
Funeral was held Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wellsboro, the Rev, Gordon Abrams and Rev. Jack Minear officiating. Burial was in the Wellsboro Cemetery. Arrangements by Tuesey Funeral Home.".
6 James S. BLAIR16 ( - ) [7880].
7 Kittie ROCKWELL2,16 ( - ) [7881].
| 1 | "1930 Tioga, Wellsboro census". |
| 2 | "Obituary of Cytheria B. Ford in the Wellsboro Gazette, August 17, 1967". |
| 3 | "Wedding description for Anne Morrell Colledge and Richard William Ford in the Wellsboro Gazette, October 7, 1951". |
| 4 | "1900 PA, Covington census". |
| 5 | "1910 PA, Covington census". |
| 6 | "57th Anniversary announcement of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, March 20, 1946". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Daniel H. Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 8 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 9 | "Obituary of William A. Bailey and Mary Bailey in the Wellsboro Agitator, May 12, 1909". |
| 10 | "1880 Tioga Co., Covington census.". |
| 11 | "Obituary of Josephine Ford in the Wellsboro Agitator, September 27, 1950". |
| 12 | "Information provided by Jonathan Milligan". |
| 13 | "Dartt Settlement, Pioneer Cemetery record.". |
| 14 | "Wedding announcemenrt of William A. Bailey and Lydia J. Hotchkiss in the Tioga County Agitator, May 24, 1860.". |
| 15 | "Welch Family Reunions - part of Tri-county site". |
| 16 | "Tioga County PA Birth Records.". |