James C. Ford

James C. Ford is a Tennessee historical marker in Tennessee., Knox County.

North side of James C. Ford Memorial Bridge, off James White Parkway (Knoxville, (Knox County), Tennessee.

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A native of Knox County, James C. Ford was born on March 11, 1858. Educated in his native community, Ford began teaching in the area's schools. From 1889 to 1897 he served as Superintendent of Knox County Schools. Four years prior to assuming his position as Superintendent of Knox County Schools, he was admitted to the bar. Elected County Attorney in 1896. Ford served in a variety of other positions including: Postmaster, County Election Commissioner and Chancery County Clerk and Master. On October 9, 1923, Ford died hale giving a speech at Belle Morris School, a school he helped establish. A true statesman, Ford devoted his life's work to the citizens of Knox County.

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1829 · Tennessee (A. Finley, 1829) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1838 · Kentucky (T.G. Bradford, 1838) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1844 · Kentucky (H. S. Tanner, 1844) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1862 · Johnson's Kentucky & Tennessee (1862) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1886 · Knoxville, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)

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James C. Ford

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