1820 British Settler

Capt. James Edward Ford 50, together with his Wife Frances Stransham 40, and 7 children were members of Bailie's Party of 256 Settlers on the Chapman.

Party originated from London.

Departed London, 3 December 1819. Arrived Table Bay, Cape Town on 17 March 1820. Final Port - Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth 10 April 1820

Area Allocated to the Party : Wellington and Palmiet Rivers - Cuylerville

Children :

• Frances Jane Ford 14,
  
• James Samuel Ford 13,
  
• George Henry Ford 11,
  
• Edward Stransham Ford 9,
  
• Adelaide Elizabeth Ford 8,
  
• Jane Murray Ford 6,
  
• John Henry Ford 3.
  

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James edward ford born in england in 1770, emigrated to africa on the 20th of april 1820 at Port elizabeth then aged 50 years.