Son of Ross Coon (or Ross William) Ford & Hannah Leighton. Husband of 1) Charlotte A. Woodbury (3 Jul 1821 - 14 Feb 1870) and 2) Avarintha Baulch Morgan (9 Dec 1830 - 21 Oct 1902).
Dan Young Ford was named for Rev. Dan Young, one of a group of itinerates who preached in Newbury a great deal. He was able, though eccentric, with a leaning toward political life. For a time he was a member of the N.E. Conference, in 1804. When his daughter Mae Belle Ford was four and five years old, neighbors used to ask her who her father was, just to hear her answer: "Young Dan Ford".
Because of the large family, Dan was placed in the home of the Burnhams and eventually apprenticed to a carpenter, and as such, he helped to build the farm which he subsequently bought in 1854. The Burnhams were apparently retired residents of Newbury, Mr. Burnham being a former minister (?). Mrs. Burnham had been a Mrs. Tuttle. For years Dan Ford cared for the Burnhams in their old age. Mrs. Burnham lived in his home for some years and his daughter Mae always referred to her as "grandma Burnham". He remained grateful to them for all they had done for him as a child.
He married first Charlotte A. Woodbury of Newbury, who died in 1870 of "old-fashion Consumption." He married secondly, Ava Morgan of Lyndon.
In 1888 he is recorded thus: "D.Y. Ford is an active and enterprising farmer residing on a fine farm on the outskirts of the village of Newbury; breeder of Morgan horses, 18 head of cattle, 175 Merine sheep, 800 sugar trees; farmer, 300 acres." He was "Lister" (appraiser of real estate) for Newbury in 1864, 1870, 1871, and "Overseer of the Poor", 1869-76 and guardian for several children. He took an active interest in their educational problems and was attached to the school board in the '70's (where he met Ava Morgan, then Assistant principal).
He was always a staunch Methodist. In 1878 when the local Methodist Church was undergoing thorough repairs, and funds were a little short, he and his brother Ross completed the work by giving a set of "Beautiful pulpit furniture to replace the sombre desk." In his late years, even though too weak to do much farming, he still assumed the responsibility of keeping the "Common" mowed, (the grounds of the Church and former Seminary). In 1898, he was thrown by startled horses and landed into the mower. He was severely cut, from which he never fully recovered.
(information courtesy Chris Haviland)
Dan Young Ford was named for Rev. Dan Young, one of a group of itinerates who preached in Newbury a great deal. He was able, though eccentric, with a leaning toward political life. For a time he was a member of the N.E. Conference, in 1804. When his daughter Mae Belle Ford was four and five years old, neighbors used to ask her who her father was, just to hear her answer: "Young Dan Ford".
Because of the large family, Dan was placed in the home of the Burnhams and eventually apprenticed to a carpenter, and as such, he helped to build the farm which he subsequently bought in 1854. The Burnhams were apparently retired residents of Newbury, Mr. Burnham being a former minister (?). Mrs. Burnham had been a Mrs. Tuttle. For years Dan Ford cared for the Burnhams in their old age. Mrs. Burnham lived in his home for some years and his daughter Mae always referred to her as "grandma Burnham". He remained grateful to them for all they had done for him as a child.
He married first Charlotte A. Woodbury of Newbury, who died in 1870 of "old-fashion Consumption." He married secondly, Ava Morgan of Lyndon.
In 1888 he is recorded thus: "D.Y. Ford is an active and enterprising farmer residing on a fine farm on the outskirts of the village of Newbury; breeder of Morgan horses, 18 head of cattle, 175 Merine sheep, 800 sugar trees; farmer, 300 acres." He was "Lister" (appraiser of real estate) for Newbury in 1864, 1870, 1871, and "Overseer of the Poor", 1869-76 and guardian for several children. He took an active interest in their educational problems and was attached to the school board in the '70's (where he met Ava Morgan, then Assistant principal).
He was always a staunch Methodist. In 1878 when the local Methodist Church was undergoing thorough repairs, and funds were a little short, he and his brother Ross completed the work by giving a set of "Beautiful pulpit furniture to replace the sombre desk." In his late years, even though too weak to do much farming, he still assumed the responsibility of keeping the "Common" mowed, (the grounds of the Church and former Seminary). In 1898, he was thrown by startled horses and landed into the mower. He was severely cut, from which he never fully recovered.
(information courtesy Chris Haviland)
Son of Ross Coon (or Ross William) Ford & Hannah Leighton. Husband of 1) Charlotte A. Woodbury (3 Jul 1821 - 14 Feb 1870) and 2) Avarintha Baulch Morgan (9 Dec 1830 - 21 Oct 1902).
Dan Young Ford was named for Rev. Dan Young, one of a group of itinerates who preached in Newbury a great deal. He was able, though eccentric, with a leaning toward political life. For a time he was a member of the N.E. Conference, in 1804. When his daughter Mae Belle Ford was four and five years old, neighbors used to ask her who her father was, just to hear her answer: "Young Dan Ford".
Because of the large family, Dan was placed in the home of the Burnhams and eventually apprenticed to a carpenter, and as such, he helped to build the farm which he subsequently bought in 1854. The Burnhams were apparently retired residents of Newbury, Mr. Burnham being a former minister (?). Mrs. Burnham had been a Mrs. Tuttle. For years Dan Ford cared for the Burnhams in their old age. Mrs. Burnham lived in his home for some years and his daughter Mae always referred to her as "grandma Burnham". He remained grateful to them for all they had done for him as a child.
He married first Charlotte A. Woodbury of Newbury, who died in 1870 of "old-fashion Consumption." He married secondly, Ava Morgan of Lyndon.
In 1888 he is recorded thus: "D.Y. Ford is an active and enterprising farmer residing on a fine farm on the outskirts of the village of Newbury; breeder of Morgan horses, 18 head of cattle, 175 Merine sheep, 800 sugar trees; farmer, 300 acres." He was "Lister" (appraiser of real estate) for Newbury in 1864, 1870, 1871, and "Overseer of the Poor", 1869-76 and guardian for several children. He took an active interest in their educational problems and was attached to the school board in the '70's (where he met Ava Morgan, then Assistant principal).
He was always a staunch Methodist. In 1878 when the local Methodist Church was undergoing thorough repairs, and funds were a little short, he and his brother Ross completed the work by giving a set of "Beautiful pulpit furniture to replace the sombre desk." In his late years, even though too weak to do much farming, he still assumed the responsibility of keeping the "Common" mowed, (the grounds of the Church and former Seminary). In 1898, he was thrown by startled horses and landed into the mower. He was severely cut, from which he never fully recovered.
(information courtesy Chris Haviland)
Dan Young Ford was named for Rev. Dan Young, one of a group of itinerates who preached in Newbury a great deal. He was able, though eccentric, with a leaning toward political life. For a time he was a member of the N.E. Conference, in 1804. When his daughter Mae Belle Ford was four and five years old, neighbors used to ask her who her father was, just to hear her answer: "Young Dan Ford".
Because of the large family, Dan was placed in the home of the Burnhams and eventually apprenticed to a carpenter, and as such, he helped to build the farm which he subsequently bought in 1854. The Burnhams were apparently retired residents of Newbury, Mr. Burnham being a former minister (?). Mrs. Burnham had been a Mrs. Tuttle. For years Dan Ford cared for the Burnhams in their old age. Mrs. Burnham lived in his home for some years and his daughter Mae always referred to her as "grandma Burnham". He remained grateful to them for all they had done for him as a child.
He married first Charlotte A. Woodbury of Newbury, who died in 1870 of "old-fashion Consumption." He married secondly, Ava Morgan of Lyndon.
In 1888 he is recorded thus: "D.Y. Ford is an active and enterprising farmer residing on a fine farm on the outskirts of the village of Newbury; breeder of Morgan horses, 18 head of cattle, 175 Merine sheep, 800 sugar trees; farmer, 300 acres." He was "Lister" (appraiser of real estate) for Newbury in 1864, 1870, 1871, and "Overseer of the Poor", 1869-76 and guardian for several children. He took an active interest in their educational problems and was attached to the school board in the '70's (where he met Ava Morgan, then Assistant principal).
He was always a staunch Methodist. In 1878 when the local Methodist Church was undergoing thorough repairs, and funds were a little short, he and his brother Ross completed the work by giving a set of "Beautiful pulpit furniture to replace the sombre desk." In his late years, even though too weak to do much farming, he still assumed the responsibility of keeping the "Common" mowed, (the grounds of the Church and former Seminary). In 1898, he was thrown by startled horses and landed into the mower. He was severely cut, from which he never fully recovered.
(information courtesy Chris Haviland)
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