Aaron Ford was a veteran of Tennessee Cavalry, Company C. Like his ancestors from old Virginia, he was an expert horseman (GGrandson of Frances and Henry Ford of Charlotte and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia).
Aaron married Sarah Abbiegail Edens in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Their children included Polly Ann, Fanny, Virginia Elizabeth, Edith Eleanor, John Jackson, Albert Clinton and an infant son, who died just after birth.
After the death of Abbie, Aaron married "Lou" Brisco and they had a son, Henry Taylor Ford. Lou died in 1919 and Aaron married Mary Thomas on July 23rd, 1922 in nearby Carroll County, Arkansas.
Obit
GARFILD'S LAST CONFEDERATE
SOLDIER DIES AT 89 YEARS
Aaron Ford, one of the pioneer citizens of Garfield community and the last Confederate soldier there, passed away, Jan. 26, 1934 at the ripe old age of 89 years. A large crowd attended the funeral conducted by Bro. B.R. Williams and his Brother Masons. His body was laid to rest in the Ruddick's Cemetery to await the Judgment.
Born in Tennessee, Dec. 8, 1844, he married Sarah Edens in 1868 and moved to Benton County, Arkansas soon after. To this union was born five children. His wife died in 1883. He was again married, and a child was born to this union. Besides a charter member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, he was a charter member of the Baptist Church at that place, remaining a faithful and honorable member of both.
He was a likable man of strong personality, very affectionate to his family and his grandchildren, often calling them to his side to embrace them. Love by all who knew him, he had a host of kindred nephews and nieces and even the 5th generation stood at the grave to pay their loving respects to their great, great uncle. IT can truly be said he had more kindred than anyone else in one neighborhood and stood in the highest respects of his neighbors. His good name will live on and on. "for his good works do follow him." [Benton County Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 1, 1934 – Page 2 Column 5]
Aaron married Sarah Abbiegail Edens in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Their children included Polly Ann, Fanny, Virginia Elizabeth, Edith Eleanor, John Jackson, Albert Clinton and an infant son, who died just after birth.
After the death of Abbie, Aaron married "Lou" Brisco and they had a son, Henry Taylor Ford. Lou died in 1919 and Aaron married Mary Thomas on July 23rd, 1922 in nearby Carroll County, Arkansas.
Obit
GARFILD'S LAST CONFEDERATE
SOLDIER DIES AT 89 YEARS
Aaron Ford, one of the pioneer citizens of Garfield community and the last Confederate soldier there, passed away, Jan. 26, 1934 at the ripe old age of 89 years. A large crowd attended the funeral conducted by Bro. B.R. Williams and his Brother Masons. His body was laid to rest in the Ruddick's Cemetery to await the Judgment.
Born in Tennessee, Dec. 8, 1844, he married Sarah Edens in 1868 and moved to Benton County, Arkansas soon after. To this union was born five children. His wife died in 1883. He was again married, and a child was born to this union. Besides a charter member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, he was a charter member of the Baptist Church at that place, remaining a faithful and honorable member of both.
He was a likable man of strong personality, very affectionate to his family and his grandchildren, often calling them to his side to embrace them. Love by all who knew him, he had a host of kindred nephews and nieces and even the 5th generation stood at the grave to pay their loving respects to their great, great uncle. IT can truly be said he had more kindred than anyone else in one neighborhood and stood in the highest respects of his neighbors. His good name will live on and on. "for his good works do follow him." [Benton County Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 1, 1934 – Page 2 Column 5]
Aaron Ford was a veteran of Tennessee Cavalry, Company C. Like his ancestors from old Virginia, he was an expert horseman (GGrandson of Frances and Henry Ford of Charlotte and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia).
Aaron married Sarah Abbiegail Edens in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Their children included Polly Ann, Fanny, Virginia Elizabeth, Edith Eleanor, John Jackson, Albert Clinton and an infant son, who died just after birth.
After the death of Abbie, Aaron married "Lou" Brisco and they had a son, Henry Taylor Ford. Lou died in 1919 and Aaron married Mary Thomas on July 23rd, 1922 in nearby Carroll County, Arkansas.
Obit
GARFILD'S LAST CONFEDERATE
SOLDIER DIES AT 89 YEARS
Aaron Ford, one of the pioneer citizens of Garfield community and the last Confederate soldier there, passed away, Jan. 26, 1934 at the ripe old age of 89 years. A large crowd attended the funeral conducted by Bro. B.R. Williams and his Brother Masons. His body was laid to rest in the Ruddick's Cemetery to await the Judgment.
Born in Tennessee, Dec. 8, 1844, he married Sarah Edens in 1868 and moved to Benton County, Arkansas soon after. To this union was born five children. His wife died in 1883. He was again married, and a child was born to this union. Besides a charter member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, he was a charter member of the Baptist Church at that place, remaining a faithful and honorable member of both.
He was a likable man of strong personality, very affectionate to his family and his grandchildren, often calling them to his side to embrace them. Love by all who knew him, he had a host of kindred nephews and nieces and even the 5th generation stood at the grave to pay their loving respects to their great, great uncle. IT can truly be said he had more kindred than anyone else in one neighborhood and stood in the highest respects of his neighbors. His good name will live on and on. "for his good works do follow him." [Benton County Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 1, 1934 – Page 2 Column 5]
Aaron married Sarah Abbiegail Edens in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Their children included Polly Ann, Fanny, Virginia Elizabeth, Edith Eleanor, John Jackson, Albert Clinton and an infant son, who died just after birth.
After the death of Abbie, Aaron married "Lou" Brisco and they had a son, Henry Taylor Ford. Lou died in 1919 and Aaron married Mary Thomas on July 23rd, 1922 in nearby Carroll County, Arkansas.
Obit
GARFILD'S LAST CONFEDERATE
SOLDIER DIES AT 89 YEARS
Aaron Ford, one of the pioneer citizens of Garfield community and the last Confederate soldier there, passed away, Jan. 26, 1934 at the ripe old age of 89 years. A large crowd attended the funeral conducted by Bro. B.R. Williams and his Brother Masons. His body was laid to rest in the Ruddick's Cemetery to await the Judgment.
Born in Tennessee, Dec. 8, 1844, he married Sarah Edens in 1868 and moved to Benton County, Arkansas soon after. To this union was born five children. His wife died in 1883. He was again married, and a child was born to this union. Besides a charter member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge, he was a charter member of the Baptist Church at that place, remaining a faithful and honorable member of both.
He was a likable man of strong personality, very affectionate to his family and his grandchildren, often calling them to his side to embrace them. Love by all who knew him, he had a host of kindred nephews and nieces and even the 5th generation stood at the grave to pay their loving respects to their great, great uncle. IT can truly be said he had more kindred than anyone else in one neighborhood and stood in the highest respects of his neighbors. His good name will live on and on. "for his good works do follow him." [Benton County Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, February 1, 1934 – Page 2 Column 5]
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