Selma Louise McCord
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1916 - Brook, Newton, Indiana, United States Christening: Death: 4 Dec 1986 - Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana, United States ( at age 70) Burial: in Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana, United States Cause of Death: grand infarct and low pressure hydrocephalus Find A Grave ID: 52656736
Spouses and Children
1. *Daryl Michael FordFind A Grave ID: 52656671 Marriage: 20 Aug 1936 - Clinton, , Indiana, USA Marriage Notes
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012
Marriage Date20 Aug 1936
Marriage PlaceClinton, Indiana, USA
NameDaryl M Ford
Marriage Age22
Birth Date22 Sep 1913
FatherJoseph Ford
MotherSusan Scieffert
SpouseSelma Louise McCord
Marriage Age20
Birth Date2 Aug 1916
Other PersonAllen R Huber
Certifier/OfficiatorClarence R Norris
Notes
General:
Per 1940 US Census 4/1940 130 Milton, Rensselaer, Marion, Jasper, Indiana
Daryl Ford is the 26 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $3000. He was born in Illinois, educated through 4 years of high school, a barber of his own account in a barber shop, working 48 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work had no wages in 1939. He and his wife lived in the same general place in 1935. His wife is 23 year old Selma Ford, born in Indiana, educated through 4 years of high school. She works as a secretary in a dental office, working 48 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $500 last year.
Per 1950 US Census 4/6/1950 130 S. Milton, Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana
Daryll Ford is the 35 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois, works as a state policeman in Law and Order industry, working 60 hours last week. His wife is 33 year old Selma Ford, born in Indiana, keeps house. There are 2 sons, both born in Indiana, 9 year old Michael Ford and 4 year old Richard Ford.
Per Journal and Courier Lafayette, Indiana 12/6/1986
Selma Ford
RENSSELAER \emdash Selma Ford, 70, died Thursday in Jasper County Hospital after an illness of seven
months.
Born Aug. 2, 1916, in Brook, she was educated in Newton and Tippecanoe counties. She came to
Rensselaer in 1934 and lived at 130 S. Milton St.
Her marriage was Aug. 20, 1936, to Daryl M. Ford. He survives.
Mrs. Ford had been a dental assistant for five years; was a mail order clerk at Sears, Roebuck and
Co. several years; and for eight years, she was secretary for Jasper County Highway Garage.
She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Free Church of Rensselaer and Order of Eastern Star,
Rensselaer Chapter.
Surviving with her husband are two sons, Michael E. Ford of San Jose, Calif., and Richard L. Ford of
Francesville; two sisters, Constance Brand of Lafayette and Mrs. Dwight (Virginia) Lesley of Buck
Creek; and a brother, Gerald McCord of Peru.
Per Indiana Death Certificate
Selma Ford, a white married secretary/bookkeeper, was born Aug 2, 1916 in Indiana, ans died December 4, 1986 in Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana. at the age of 70 years. She lived at 130 South Milton Street, in Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana. Her surviving spouse, and the informant for this certificate, was Daryl Ford, same address. He parents were James L. McCord and Lottie Gray. Burial to take place December 8, 1986 in Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Indiana. Cause of death was grand infarct and low pressure hydrocephalus.
Per Findagrave
Selma L. McCord Ford
Birth 2 Aug 1916
Death 4 Dec 1986 (aged 70)
Burial Weston Cemetery Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA
Memorial ID 52656736
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