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Anna Ford Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MGC-1042

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the genealogy research of Anna G. Ford. The genealogy research is comprised of vital records, charts, and family histories. Also included are correspondence and photographs of the Ford family. In addition to the research on the Ford family; many other surnames can be found within the genealogy research.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831 - 1977

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Anna G. Ford was born June 20, 1894 to John and Ella Ford in Jackson County, Missouri. The Ford family lived in the Fort Osage/Independence area. Anna attended and graduated high school from William Chrisman High School in 1914. After high school, she went to Warrensburg State Teachers College and was a teacher in public schools in Blue Springs, Independence, and Kansas City. Anna was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as area genealogical and historical societies. Anna died in October 22, 1979 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence.

Full Extent

N/A Linear Feet (6 file cabinet drawers)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

FOR STAFF: Rare Book Room, Black Cabinet 1--Drawers 1-4, Black Cabinet 2--Drawers 1-2

Title
Anna Ford Collection
Subtitle
A finding aid from the Midwest Genealogy Center
Author
Nicole Schlagel
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Midwest Genealogy Center Repository

Contact:
3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence MO 64055
(816) 252-7728