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[Westbrook.FTW]

Obituary - Gabriella (Gabe) Bradbury Ford was born June 16, 1842; died Jan. 28, 1925, at the age of 82 years, seven months and 12 days.  She was married to J.H. (Cy) Ford Aug 14, 1867.  He preceded her to the Great Beyond about six years ago.  To this union was born ten children - Henry E., St Louis, Illinois; George and Ben, Dresden; Mrs. W.E. Ford, Clarksville; Mrs. E. Dyers, Newbern; Mrs. Will Jackson, Gleason; Mrs. Crocker, Miss Lula Ford, Mrs Roxy Ford and a son, Elmo, having died several years ago.  There is left forty-two grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.   Mrs. Ford united with the Methodist Church at Pleasant Hill and lived a devoted christian life.   Her lifeless form was tenderly laid to rest at West Union, Jan. 29.    The deceased was a noble, good, devout Christian character, a benediction and an inspiration to her family and a large circle of friends.   She was a ministering angel where there was sickness and distress.  She was a devoted, indulgent mother and a home builder in the truest sense of the term. Hers was a long and useful life and her reward in the Great Beyond will be eternal life around the pure white throne of her Heavenly Father.


My files are a collection from many sources and many are not documented by me. Most relate to Weakley Co., TN in some way. Included are many Confederate and Union Veterans of the Civil War.