Ransom L. Ford

Ransom L. Ford (February 12, 1878 – 1973) was a Michigan politician.

Ransom L. Ford
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Genesee County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1915 – January 1, 1919
Preceded byBert F. Crapser
Succeeded byPeter B. Lennon
Personal details
Born(1878-02-12)February 12, 1878
Byron, Michigan
Died1973 (aged 94–95)
Political partyRepublican

Early life

Ford was born on February 12, 1878, in Byron, Michigan. Ford was of English parentage. Ford received an education from Chesaning High School.[1]

Career

Ford was the owner and editor of the newspaper the Montrose Record from around 1900 until December 1, 1914.[1] In 1912, Ford ran for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the Genesee County 1st district but was defeated by Progressive Party candidate Bert F. Crapser.[2] In the November 3, 1914, election, Ford defeated Crapser in his attempt at re-election.[3] Ford represented this district in the state house from January 1, 1915, until January 1, 1919.[4]

Personal life

Ford was a member of the Montrose Lodge, and held the position of master and patron of different locations.[1] Ford was Freemason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.[5]

Death

Ford died in 1973.[5]

References
  1. Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 1.
  2. Michigan (1915). Michigan manual. 1913-14 – via HathiTrust.
  3. Michigan (1917). Michigan manual. 1915/16 – via HathiTrust.
  4. "Legislator Details - Ransom L. Ford". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  5. "Ford". Political Graveyard. Retrieved August 5, 2020.


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