Thomas Bate FORD (1804-1848) and Elizabeth GARMANS (1805-1873)
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Thomas Bate Ford (1804 - 1848)
Spouse : Elizabeth Garmans (1805 - 1873)
Thomas Bate Ford and Elizabeth Garmans were my 3rd Maternal Great-Grandparents - 6th Generation
1. Nola Irene Warren
2. .... George Ernest Edward Warren & Iris Ella Ford
3. .... .... George Dixie Ford & Sarah Jane West
4. .... .... .... Samuel Joseph Ford & Marianette Kingham
5. .... .... .... .... Joseph Ford & Ann Turner
6. .... .... .... .... .... Thomas Bate Ford & Elizabeth Garmans
THOMAS BATE FORD Birth 1804 at Bilston, Staffordshire, UK Baptism 1804 December 9 at St. Leonard’s Church in Bilston, Staffordshire Siblings William Ford (1798 - ....) Jacob Ford (C1802 - 1842) Spouse Mary Ann Lester Sarah Ford (C1802 - 1842) Spouse Daniel Cresswell & William Lester Christopher Ford (1807 - 1875) Spouse Phebe Moore Marriage 1827, February 18 at St. Martin’s Church, Birmingham, UK Spouse Elizabeth Garmans Occupation Japanner Residences 1839 - Edgbaston Street, Birmingham 1834 - Hill Street, Birmingham 1841 - New Church Street, Birmingham 1851 - 5 Hospital Street, Birmingham 1848 - 5 Hospital Street, Birmingham Death 1848, January 4 at 5 Hospital Street, Birmingham, UK Cause of Death Phthisis for previous 4 months Age at Death 43 years Burial 1848, January 9 at St. Martin's Church, Birmingham Children 2. Daniel Ford (1828 - 1839) 4. William Ford (1833 - 1834) 7. Jacob Ford (1841 - 1844) |
ELIZABETH GARMANS Birth 1805 at Birmingham Baptism 1806, March 17 at St. Martin's Church, Birmingham Marriage 1827, February 18 at St. Philip's Church, Birmingham, Warwick Spouse Thomas Bate Ford Death 1873 at Birmingham Age at Death 67 years Siblings Thomas Garmans (1807 - ....) Jane Garmans (1810 - ....) Joseph Garmans (1811 - ....) Matilda Garmans (1816 - ....) Phebe Garmans (1818 - ....) Francis Garmans (1820 - ....) Emma Garmans (1822 - ....) |
NOTE - Thomas had the unusual middle name of "Bate". This is usually a name derived from an ancestor and often relates to the female maiden name. But so far, I have not been able to find the source of this second name of "Bate". Still searching......
1804 – Birth and Baptism of Thomas Bate Ford
Thomas Bate Ford was born in 1804 in Bilston, Stafford, England. He was christened there on December 9 in his birth year at St. Leonard’s Church in Bilston, Staffordshire. His father is given as Jacob Ford and his mother as Mary.Name: Thomas Bate Ford
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 9 Dec 1804
Baptism Place: Bilston,Stafford,England
Father: Jacob Ford
Mother: Mary
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
December 27, 1830 - Joseph, son of Thomas Bate Ford and Elizabeth was baptised
He was baptised at St. Martin's Church, Birmingham
The family resided at Edgbaston Street, Birmingham
Thomas Bate Ford was a Japanner
1827 – Marriage to Elizabeth Garmans
Thomas Bate Ford married Elizabeth Garmans after banns on February 18, in 1827 at Saint Phillip’s Church in Birmingham.
It is often difficult to read the old parish records, but it is without doubt the spelling of Elizabeth’s surname is “Garmans”. Neither party had been previously married. Thomas Bate Ford signed his name to the register, whereas Elizabeth made her mark.
Witnesses to their marriage were Ann Garmans and Joseph Garmans.
1827 – Birth of son, Thomas Ford
Soon after their marriage came the birth of their first-born child – a son – whom they named Thomas after Thomas Bate Ford’s father and his grandfathers. Baby Thomas was christened on August 8 in 1827 at Saint Martin’s Church in Birmingham, Warwick.
1828 – Birth of Daniel Ford
A second son, Daniel Ford – soon followed. He was christened on December 26, 1828, also at Saint Martin’s Church in Birmingham, Warwick
Name Daniel FordGender MaleBaptism Date 26 Dec. 1828Baptism Place Saint Martin,Birmingham,Warwick,EnglandFather Thomas FordMother ElizabethFHL Film Number502179, 502180, 502181
1830 – Christening of Joseph Ford
Their third son, Joseph Ford, was born on October 29, 1830. He was christened at Saint Martin’s Birmingham on December 27, 1830. This boy was to become my great-great-grandfather. At the time of baby Joseph’s baptism, the family were living in Edgbaston Street in Birmingham and Thomas Bate Ford was working as a Japanner
1833 – Birth of William Ford
After six years of marriage, Thomas Bate Ford and Elizabeth Garmans had four sons and in 1833, greeted another son whom they named William Ford, born on February 3;, 1833. He was christened on March 4, 1833, at Saint Martin’s Church. The family still lived in Edgbaston Street in Birmingham.
1834 – Death of William Ford
But not for long did little William Ford survive. He died at just one year and 8 months old and was buried on September 17 in 1834 in the graveyard of Saint Martin’s Church. Thomas and Elizabeth were living in Hill Street, Birmingham.
1827-1833 - Residence and Occupation
Edgaston Street, Birmingham. Occupation Japanner
1838 - Residence and Occupation
Hill Street, Birmingham. Occupation Japanner
1838 - Baptism - Daughter, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Ford, daughter of Thomas Bate Ford and Elizabeth was baptised on July 9, 1838
Her family lived at Hill Street, Birmingham
Her father was a Japanner
Her birth date was November 27, 1835
1838 - Baptism - Son, Francis
Francis, son of Thomas Bate Ford and Elizabeth was baptised on July 9, 1838
His family lived at Hill Street, Birmingham
His father was a Japanner
His birth date was September 24, 1837
1839 - Death of Son, Daniel
1841 - Census - New Church Street, Birmingham
Name Thomas FordAge 35Estimated Birth Year abt 1806Gender MaleCivil parish St GeorgeHundred BirminghamCounty/IslandWarwickshireCountryEnglandHousehold Members
(Name) Age Thomas Ford 35 DOB 1806 Occupation Jappaner Elizabeth Ford 30 DOB 1811 Thomas Ford 14 DOB 1877 Occupation Japanner Apprentice Mary Ford 5 DOB 1836 Francis Ford 3 DOB 1838
1841 - 1844 Birth & Death of Son, Jacob
Jacob Ford was born early in 1841, but died at 3 years and 6 months old of Typhus Fever.
1844 - Marriage of son, Thomas Ford
Marriage of Thomas Ford and Ann Underhill.
Address of Thomas - Hospital Street, Birmingham.
Address of Ann - Summer Lane, Birmingham.
Father of Thomas - Thomas Bate Ford, Japanner.
Father of Ann - Samuel Underhill, Coach ..... Plater.
Thomas wrote his signature.
Ann signed with a cross.
Witnesses - Edward Glover and Sarah Underhill
1848 - Death of Thomas Bate Ford
Thomas Bate Ford died on January 4, 1848 at home at 5 Hospital Street, Birmingham
He was 43 years old
His occupation had been Japanner
Cause of death was Phthisis which he suffered for at least his last 4 months
The informant was his wife, Elizabeth Ford of the same address
His death was registered on January 7, 1848
NOTE - Definition of Phthisis is pulmonary tuberculosis or a similar progressive wasting disease which was also known as consumption.
This disease was very common in the people who worked in the metal industries.
1851 - Census - 5 Hospital Street, Birmingham
After Thomas' death, Elizabeth continued to live at the address at which her husband had died. The 1851 census showed that four of her children were still living with her.
Name Relationship M/F Age DOB Occupation Where Born
Elizabeth Ford Widow F 44 1807 Washerwoman Birmingham
Joseph Ford Son M 20 1831 Air Gun Maker Birmingham
Mary Ann Ford Dau F 15 1836 Solderer Birmingham
Henry Ford Son M 6 1845 Scholar Birmingham
1861 - 1873
Where did Elizabeth live during these years? I have not been able to find her on the 1861 or the 1871 census returns. Perhaps she was in the work house or the infirmary?
1873 - Death of Elizabeth Garmans
At age 67 years, in September of 1873, Elizabeth died at Birmingham, Warwickshire.
I have found a record for a burial for Elizabeth - Burial Date - September 1873 at Warstone Lane Cemetery, Birmingham.