He enlisted in Company G, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1862. He served as a soldier until the war ended. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Warren W. and George M., two brothers, Stanley and Frank, of Half Day, Lake county, Ill., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Bluff City cemetery. Members of Veteran Post, No. 49, G.A.R., will be in charge of services.
Relatives request the omission of flowers.
Liberty street this morning, aged seventy years. Mr. Ford was one of Elgin's most prominent citizens having lived here most of his life. He was at one time a member of the police force. He was a carpenter by trade. Mr. Ford is survived by his wife, five children, one brother and a sister.