FORD, Fredrick P.: 1889-1973

FORD, DYSON, STANDISH, VOTER, GREEN

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Date: 10/24/2013 at 04:13:14

The Fairfield Ledger
Thursday, July 12, 1973

Fred Ford Dies At 83

Frederick P. Ford, 83, librarian emeritus of Parsons College, died this morning at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Arrangements are pending at the Raymond Funeral Home.

Ford was associated with Parsons College for more than 40 years. He joined the faculty on Jan. 6, 1931 as assistant professor of library science.

He retired as librarian in 1955 but continued to serve the college as librarian emeritus, cataloger and documents librarian until late in 1971.

He was born Oct. 22, 1889 in Chicago, the son of Charles H. and Jennie Dyson Ford.

Ford received his BA degree from Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. He also held a divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary and a library science degree from the University of Illinois. He was a teacher and minister for 21 years before coming to Parsons.

Ford was married to Barbara Standish April 28, 1916. She preceded her husband in death Oct. 12, 1960. He is survived by three children: Mrs. Mary Carolyn Voter, Chadds Ford, Pa.; Hubbard Ford, Parma, Ohio; and Mrs. Katharine Green, Ottumwa. Nine grandchildren and one brother, Edward Ford, LaGrange, Ill., also survive.

One son, Albert, was killed in action in World War II. Ford was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church.
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The Fairfield Ledger
Friday, July 13, 1973

Ford Rites On Saturday

Last rites for Frederick P. Ford, 83, Parsons College librarian emeritus, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church.

Ford died Thursday morning at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. David R. Kennedy with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Raymond Funeral Home.

(Transcribed for genealogy purposes only. I am of no relation.)