Father of Harris Ford; a storekeeper of New Plymouth. Was killed in 1860 at the beginning of the Taranaki War. See TL 3/1/2 14, 19 Mar 1979. ANZ Gazette, 23 Jun 1860; Taranaki herald, 31 Mar 1860.
Ford, Samuel, -1860
There are 4 related items to this topic
Manuscript
Letter from Samuel Ford
Date: 20 Feb 1860
From: Ford, Harris, fl 1850-1921 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8250-1
Description: Letter from Samuel Ford to his son, Harris Ford, from New Plymouth in envelope with added note, `Fathers last letter to me'; the letter was about the dispute that caused the Taranaki War, the land bought from Teira at Waitara by the Government Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers
Date: [1855-1879]
From: Ford, Harris, fl 1850-1921 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8250-3
Description: Inward correspondence, legal papers including land deeds and indentures, notes, dance programme, cover from Bible with part of hymn by Sangster, miscellaneous papers etc. Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field, as are most of the names associated with legal documents. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Samuel Ford - Diary
Date: [1858-1860]
From: Ford, Harris, fl 1850-1921 : Papers
Reference: MSX-7321
Description: An 1858 diary with notes and some entries, kept by Samuel Ford; on first page he noted `1858-9-60' Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Manuscript
Samuel Ford in account with Harris Ford
Date: [1858-1860]
From: Ford, Harris, fl 1850-1921 : Papers
Reference: MSX-7325
Description: Volume titled `Mr Samuel Ford of New Plymouth in account with Harris Ford of Auckland', probably for 1858-1860. It may also have been used by Harris Ford following Samuel Ford's death in 1860. Quantity: 1 volume(s).