- Born 7 Dec 1753 in Duntisbourne Rouse, Gloucestershire to Edward and Elizabeth Ford. Her parents were teachers. Her dad died when she was 7 and her mom died right after she turned 10 years old. She moved to Somerset where her dad's family was from. Her dad's family was prominent.the coachman. They married in Banwell, Somerset on 21 Dec 1772. She had just turned 19 years of age. had 13 children, 9 girls and 4 boys.
Banns of Marriage Somerset, Banwell, England Dates 1770-1810Marriages, Source No. 1597208 Item 9, the banns read, "Marriage ofWilliam Watkins and Mary Ford both of Banwell" and is signed by areverand and a doctor. The marriage is also found in this source andreads similar to the banns. Burial: 1) Burial 1813-1866 of Banwell, Somerset, England Source No.1517682 Item 3, the record reads "Mary Watkins, abode Banwell Feb10th, 1827 Age 77." 2) Bishop Transcripts 1814-1836 Banwell, Somerset, England Source No.1278896 items 15-17, record also places death at Age 77. Notes on a pedigree chart for her son, Charles Watkins and SarahWhitney, it states that Mary Ford lived at Max-Mills near WinscombeSomerset England. Legend also has it that when she married William shewas disinherited by her father. William was employed by her father asa coachman. Her father was a vicar. Birth: Wrington Parish RecordsFilm No. 1526776 item 32, the record reads: "Mary daughter of John andMary Ford Oct 22."
Lived at Max-Mills, near Winscombe, Som., Eng.
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