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FORD, John

City: Naillon

FORD, John, farmer; born Cocke Co., Tenn., March 12, 1837; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Benjamin FORD; father was a farmer; received common school education; was elected justice of the peace in 1861, and served thirty-three years; married twice, first Rhoda RAINS, in 1855, second, Eliza WILLIS, in 1892; member Masons; served as postmaster at Naillon, Tenn., 17 years; served one term as chairman of county court of Cocke Co., Tenn.

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