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| Ira A. Ford, farmer, sec. 26, Green Tp., was born in Kent Co., Mich., July 3, 1850, and is a son of Richard and Lucinda (Godfrey) Ford. The father was born in Ontario, Can., Jan. 18, 1825 the mother was a native of New York. Ira A. was reared to the pursuit of agriculture, and received the education of a farmer’s son. He was an inmate of his father’s house until after his marriage, which took place Dec. 6, 1874, to Carrie, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Cronk) Reed, born in Defiance Co., Ohio, June 18, 1858. Her parents were natives of Ohio and removed to Mecosta County, where they still reside. Soon after marriage Mr. Ford located on 80 acres of land, which he has since improved and cultivated. He has place 80 acres under fair improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have one child, Bertie J., born Aug. 10, 1877. Mr. Ford belongs to the Republican Party. |