Chester W Ford (abt. 1883 - abt. 1927)

Born about 3 May 1883 in North Berwick, York, Maine, United States [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Ella May (Baker) Brandt — married 24 Dec 1906 (to before 30 Oct 1915) in Sanford, York, Maine, United States

Died about 15 Nov 1927 at about age 44 in Sanford, York, Maine, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Birth: Chester W Ford was born about 3 May 1883 in the Bauneg Beg section of North Berwick, Maine. He was the son of Albion Ford and Mary A (Johnson) Ford both born in North Berwick and, at least his mother, was also born in Bauneg Beg. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Siblings: ^[3]

• Daisy M (Ford) (Emery) Thwing, born 1877/1878.
• Roscoe Henry Ford, born 6 Aug 1880.

Parents' Divorce: When Chester was 5-years-old, his mother was granted a divorce from his father. Finalized on 25 May 1888, the court found the following allegations of Mary against Albion "satisfactorily proved:" habitual drunkenness and giving liquor to their children; using "obscene, threatening and profane language" to Mary and in the hearing of their children; abusing and threatening to harm Mary. She stated Albion owned real estate and personal property in North Berwick; and as the divorce was his fault, "that she may have dower in his real estate and that the court will decree her a reasonable alimony out of the estate" . . . "and that the custody and education of her three children" be decreed to her. ^[6]

Death of Father: Albion Ford passed away on 10 Mar 1896 in North Berwick. Albion married Ella Staples on the day he died. Chester was 13 years old. ^{[7] [8]}

1900 US Census, Sanford, Maine: Chester, age 17, is working as machinist and living with his mother who is a dressmaker. Chester's 20-year-old brother Roscoe lives with them and is working as a laborer. There is a 24-year-old single woman, Mary Clark, living with them and working as a sales woman. Chester's sister, Daisy, married in 1895 and is living with her husband and son in another area of Sanford. ^[3]

Chester's mother purchased this located at the corner of Main and Pleasant and owns it without a mortgage. Except for a few years, this will be Chester's primary residence for the rest of his life. He and his brother will eventually run their business at this location. A map showing their home can be seen here in an 1889 Bird's-eye-view, looking east, on the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets. ^{[9] [10] [11] [2] [12]}

1st Marriage: Chester W Ford, age 23, married Ella M Baker on 24 Dec 1906 in Sanford, Maine. Rev. J B Ranger, clergyman, solemnized the marriage. This was the first marriage for them both. Chester was working as a machinist and living in Sanford. Ella was the 18-year-old daughter of George W and Delima[Delia] (Wheller/Wheeler) Baker. Ella is working as a mender and living in Springvale which is a village within Sanford. Ella's father is deceased. Her mother was born in New York, but is currently living in Lebanon, Maine and working as a housekeeper which is the occupation listed for Chester's mother as well. It's not clear if their mothers are for working for others outside their own homes. ^[1]
Divorce: Ella M Ford was granted a divorce from Chester on 20 May 1915 - cause intoxication. ^[13]

Children: See "Research Notes"

• Phyllis Viola Ford, born 31 July 1911, died 14 Oct 1911 from a from a lacrymal [sic?] abscess. Recorded as 1st child.
• A son, [Gerard Chester], Ford, born 18 Sep 1912. Recorded as second child. ^[14]
• A son, [Cecil J], Ford, born 27 Jan 1914. Recorded as third child. ^{[15] [16]}

In 1910, Chester and Ella are living with Chester's mother. Chester is paying rent; whereas his siblings are not. Between 1900 and 1905 Chester's sister Daisy was divorced her first husband and has married Charles Thwing. Although she remains married to Charles, neither he nor her son is living with her.

12 Sep 1918, on the same day, and at the same place Chester and his brother Roscoe registered for the US World War I Draft:
They both list their mother as their nearest relative.
Occupation: Machinist for Vernon C Bodwell on Mechanic, Sanford.
Description: White; Medium Height and Build: Blue Eyes; Brown Hair. ^{[2] [17]}

By 1920, Charles is divorced; working the same job; living in his mother's home with his brother's family. Neither his sons nor his sister are living in the home. ^[12]

2nd Marriage: Chester W Ford marries Lillian M (Boothby) Dey on 5 Jan 1921 in Rochester, New Hampshire. This is her second marriage and she is divorced as well. They are both living in Sanford, Maine. Chester, age 37, is working as a machinist. Lillian is a 27-year-old laundress born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She's the daughter of George Boothby and Elizabeth Churchill. Lillian's father is a policeman who was born in Waterboro, Maine; her mother does housework and was born in Melrose, Massachusetts. Both Lillian's parents are residing in Sanford. ^[4]

Per an article in the 14 Jan 1921 edition of the "Springvale Advocate," on 9 Jan, just four days after his wedding, Chester Ford of Ridgeway Park, attempted suicide after an attack of influenza had left him despondent. He was in serious condition, but not a fatal one. No mention of his recent marriage is made. ^[18]

In Apr of 1922: Chester and his wife have moved from Ridgeway, back to his mother's house. ^[19]

Chester owned and auto repair shop with his brother.

Ford Bros: Chester and his brother Roscoe own an a auto repair shop.

-7 Aug 1923, Chester's mother deeds a portion of her "homestead lot" on the easterly side of Main Street to Chester and his brother. ^[20]

-September 1924, "Chester Ford is erecting a public garage at Main and Pleasant Streets.“ By April 1925 a local dealer of Maxwell and Chrysler automobiles is building modern service and sales building on adjoining lot which will conducting be business under the firm name of Ford Bros. A photo of the brother's new service station can be seen here: Media. ^{[21] [22] [23] [24]}

At night, Chester taught an industrial arts class at Sanford High School. For at least 2 years he was the instructor for auto ignition and repair. The course was was made more practical in 1925 as garage doors had been arranged at the school so that "cars will be run in to allow actual work on them." ^[25]

Chester was a Firefighter along with his brother.

He was recommended as Assistant Engineer for the Sanford Fire Department in Mar 1926, another cause Chester and Roscoe shared. ^[26]

Death: occurred on 14/15 Nov 1927. Per "Springvale Tribune and Advocate:"

"The death of Chester W Ford occurred suddenly Tuesday morning [15 Nov 1927] at his home at 2 Pleasant avenue after an illness of 2 weeks, the last 2 days of which he was confined to his bed. He was 44 years old and came to Sanford from North Berwick 39 years ago . . . he was associated with his brother in conducting Ford Bros. garage, Maine st. Surviving are: his mother Mary A Ford; his wife Lillian; two sons from a previous marriage, Cecile and Jerry Ford of Alfred; and a brother Roscoe H Ford. Services were held . . . at the residence and were conducted by Rev. Ellery C Dakin, pastor of the Baptist Church, The Fire Department, of which he was a member, attended in body, and uniformed members, Bernard H Chadbourne, Roscoe F Stackpole, Von E Jerry, and Fed J Chesley, were pall bearers." ^{[27] [28]}

Burial: Chester is buried in the in Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, Maine in the same lot as his daughter, his mother, and his brother. His sister is buried in this cemetery. ^[28]

Abstract of Will: as pertains to real estate, is recorded in the York County, Maine Registry of Deeds as received from the probate office on 11 Jan 1928. It leaves real estate to his wife Lillian G Ford with the provision she supports and maintains his mother until the end of her life. The newspaper report of probate matters indicates Chester's estate estimated at $4,000. ^{[29] [30]}

Chester's widow Lillian G Ford sold to Chester's brother Roscoe at least two pieces of property she'd received via decent:

-21 Dec 1928, 25 acres which Chester had acquired shortly before his death on 13 Jun 1927 from Frank O Allen near "so called" brook bridge and "branch brook." The transfer to Chester was not recorded until 16 Nov 1927 which was 24 - 48 hours after his death. ^{[31] [32]}

-25 Sep 1931 ,her share of the land of which was a portion of Mary A Ford's "homestead" on the east side of Main Street. Being the same lot which their mother had sold to both Chester and Roscoe on 7 Aug 1923. ^{[33] [20]}

Research Notes

• Birth record is required. Information above taken from his 1st Marriage Record, his draft registration, and Find a Grave. ^{[2] [1]}
• Death record is required. Information above is taken from a newspaper account which reports his death one day off from the date on Find a Grave. Find a Grave lists no source other than a photograph the same newspaper account. His memorial stone indicates the year of his death only. ^{[27] [28]}
• By 1920, Chester's 1st wife had married Edward C Ricker. Chester's sons are living with Ella, her new husband, and Ella's mother. The sons are the correct age to be Chester's sons, their first names agree with those names listed in Chester's obituary. Both boys have the last name of Ford on their birth records. It appears Cecil's first name and middle initial were added to his birth record in 1958. Both sons are listed under the Surname Ricker on the 1920 census. (No sources have been found that indicate Edward Ricker had any children prior to his marriage to Ella or ever had biological children with these names.) ^{[14] [16] [34] [27]}
• A copy of Chester and Ella's complete divorce record may add clarity. Sources are required to confirm whether Chester Ford's sons were legally adopted by Edward Ricker, otherwise legally changed their names, used the surname Ricker out of convenience, or there is a misinterpretation of facts. Their Find a Grave pages include transcriptions of their obituaries. The dates and birth places agree with the sons born to Chester Ford and Ella. However, their parents are listed as Edward and Ella (Baker) Ricker. Gerard's page has photograph of his memorial stone engraved "Gerard C Ricker." They are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Alfred, Maine as are Ella (Baker) (Ford) and Edward Ricker. ^{[35] [36]}
• Full copy of Last Testament and Will required. It may contain information concerning his sons. The portion recorded in registry of deeds deals only with real estate and does not mention children. The newspaper's report of probate matters mentions only his widow. ^{[29] [30]}
• See first wife Ella May Baker's profile, "Research Notes," concerning her birth place.
• York County Registry of Deeds in Alfred Maine has other real estate transaction that reference Chester W Ford.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Marriage to Ella M Baker:
   "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921," Film/folder: 004544453; Image: 1504;
   FHL microfilm: 9942; Packer: A; Indexing batch: I11345-6.
   FamilySearch Record: VZQ3-B1W (accessed 22 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 9398-4D3N-MG; York County, Sanford:
   Albion Ford and Mary A Johnson in record for son
   Chester W Ford marriage to Ella M Baker on 24 Dec 1906.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards," 1917-1918"
   World War I Selective Service System;
   Affiliate Publication: M1509; Film/folder: 005207073; FHL microfilm: 1654022.
   FamilySearch Record: KZF1-ZR4 (accessed 22 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-LB5Q-CYL Image: 02098.
   Chester William Ford; Birth Date: 3 May 1883;
   Military Draft Reg. Date: 12 Sep 1918; Reg. Place: Local Board,
   Division No. 2, Kennebunk, York, Maine.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "1900 United States Census,"
   Sanford town (all north of P.&R. r.r.) Springvale village(pt.)
   & Sanford village, York, Maine, Ed 252;
   The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
   Affiliate Publication: T623; Film/folder: 004120203; Image: 422;
   FHL microfilm: 1240603; Packet : A; Indexing batch: N00826-6.
   FamilySearch Record: MMGW-LPZ (accessed 23 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63JY-GR; Sheet: 2A; Lines: 8 - 11:
   Chester W Ford single son, in household of Mary A Ford.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Marriage to Lillian M (Boothby) Dey:
   "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"
   Film/folder: 004245845; Image: 568;
   FHL microfilm: 2058033; Packet: A; Indexing batch: I00915-7.
   FamilySearch Record: FL41-12Q (accessed 3 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DBTS-HBN; Strafford County, Rochester:
   Albion Ford and Mary A Johnson in record for
   Chester W Ford marriage to Lillian M. Dey on 5 Jan 1921.
5. ↑ " Mother, Mary Ann Ford Death Announcement"
   "Biddeford Daily Journal," Published in Biddeford, Maine
   on 7 Jan 1928, Page 6, Col 3; under
   "Bauneg Beg," (accessed 25 Mar 2024)
   (https://biddeford.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=mary%20ann%20ford&i=f&by=1928&bdd=1920&d=01011928-01101928&m=between&ord=k1&fn=biddeford_daily_journal_usa_maine_biddeford_19280107_english_6&df=1&dt=5).
6. ↑ Parents, Albion and Mary A Ford, Divorce:
   "Supreme Judical [sic] Court records, Vol. 39, 1886-1887"
   "Maine, State Archive Collections, 1718-1957"
   (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-85DC-V?i=833&cc=1877829)
   FamilySearch Image: 939L-85DC-V (accessed 18 March 2024)
   Maine, York County; Images: 834 - 836; Pages: 806 - 808; Docket No. 136
   (Mary A) Ford Liblt v (Albion) Ford 25 May 1888.
7. ↑ Father, Albion Ford, Death:
   "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921; "Film/folder: 004544453;
   FHL microfilm: 9942; Image: 1270; Packet: A; Indexing batch: I11345-6.
   FamilySearch Record: VZQQ-93J (accessed 20 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 9398-4D3J-1B; York County, North Berwick:
   Stephen Ford & Lois Roberts in for
   Albion Ford death 10 Mar 1896.
8. ↑ Father, Albion Ford's marriage to Ella M Staples:
   "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921;" Film/folder: 004544453;
   FHL microfilm: 9942; Image: 1265; Packet: A; Indexing batch: I11345-6.
   FamilySearch Record: VZQ3-RG5 (accessed 20 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 9398-4D3J-2B; York County, North Berwick:
   Stephen Ford and Lois Roberts in record for son
   Albion Ford marriage to Ella M Staples on 10 Mar 1896
9. ↑ Norris, George E, and Burleigh Litho.
   "Sanford, Maine; Birdseye View-Looking East; Map 1889"
   not to scale. Published: Brockton, Mass, 1889. Map.
   Available through Library of Congress Web site;
   Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington;
   (accessed 27 Mar 2024) Library control number 75694500;
   (https://www.loc.gov/item/75694500/).
10. ↑ Sandford, Maine: City Directory, 1901 - 1902, Pages 70 - 71.
    The Methuen Transcript Company, Massachusetts;
    "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," (accessed 20 March 2024)
    Ancestry Sharing Link-Ancestry Record 2469 #911221346
    Pages 70 - 71; Address for all is Pleasant cor Main:
    Ford, Chester W, (bicycle repair) boards;
    Ford Mary A (widow) Albion homeowner;
    Ford, Roscoe H, mill operation, boards.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} "1910 United States Census"
    Sanford, York, Maine, ED 265;
    The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
    Affiliate Publication: T624; Film/folder number: 004971661; Image: 830;
    FHL microfilm: 1374561; Packet: A; Indexing batch: N03432-9
    FamilySearch Record: MR3P-MX1 (accessed 23 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RN6-Z5G; Sheet: 3B; Lines: 68 - 74:
    Chester Ford married head of household.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} "1920 United States Census,"
    Sanford, York, Maine, ED 133;
    The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
    Publication: T625; Film/folder: 004966028; Image: 872;
    FHL microfilm: 1820651; Packet: A; Indexing batch: N01951-4.
    FamilySearch Record: MF8C-HVV (accessed 6 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRFH-PRS; Sheet: 6A; Lines: 35 -39;
    Chester Ford, divorced son, in household of Mary Ford.
13. ↑ Ella M Ford Divorced Chester W Ford:
    "Divorces decreed before the Supreme Judicial Court of York County
    [Maine] for the period ending on 31 Dec 1915;" Page 118,
    Ella M Ford was granted a divorce from Chester W. Ford;
    marriage date 24 Dec 1906; divorce date 20 May 1916;
    cause of divorce - intoxication.
    Ancestry Media; Provided by
    Amy Fitzpatrick on 11 Apr 2021; (accessed 10 Apr 2025).
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Son [Gerard Chester] Ford, 2nd child, Birth:
    "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
    Film/folder: 005011597; Image: 2930; FHL microfilm: 000010115;
    FamilySearch Record: Q24F-R7QR (accessed 7 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RYF-V7R; York County Sanford:
    Chester Ford & Ella M Baker in record of
    ,unnamed son Ford born on 18 Sep 1912.
15. ↑ Son [Cecil J] Ford, 3rd child, Birth:
    "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
    Film/folder: 005011597; Image: 2973; FHL microfilm: 000010115;
    FamilySearch Record: Q24F-RG8D (accessed 7 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RYF-J2W; York County, Sanford:
    Chester Ford & Delia Baker in record for
    "unnamed" son Ford born on 27 Jan 1914.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} Son Cecil J Ford, Birth:
    "Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922"
    Maine State Archives; Cultural Building,
    84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084;
    1908-1922 Vital Records; Roll Number: 20
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1960 #1033862
    (accessed 11 April 2024); York County, Sanford:
    Appears to have been revised or transcribed on 27 Jun 1958.
    "Delia" x out and replaced with Ella.
    Son/s first name and middle initial completed.
    Chester Ford & Ella M Baker, in record for son
    Cecil J Ford born on 27 Jan 1914.
17. ↑ "Maine, World War I Draft Registration Index, 1917-1919"
    Draft Registration, Sanford, York, Maine, United States,
    Maine State Archives, Augusta;
    FHL microfilm 004408823; Image: 00092'
    FamilySearch Record: Q2HM-P9FR (accessed 23 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G58D-7HHL; Chester W Ford;
    Birth Date: 03 May 1883; Birth Place: United States;
    Military Draft Reg Date and Place: 1917-1919,
    Sanford, York, Maine, United States.
18. ↑ Chester Ford of Ridgeway Park, Serious Condition:
    "Springvale Advocate," Published in Springvale [Sanford], Maine,
    January 14, 1921, Page 2, Col 3, under "Sanford" (accessed 3 Apr 2024). (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=%22chester%20ford%22&i=f&d=01011920-12311926&m=between&ord=k1&fn=springvale_advocate_usa_maine_springvale_19210114_english_2&df=1&dt=8).
19. ↑ "Mr and Mrs Chester Ford have moved:"
    “Sanford Tribune,” Published in Sanford, Maine
    on Thurs 6 April 1922, Page 6, Col. 5;
    under “Local News” (accessed 4 Apr 2024) (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=%22chester%20ford%22&i=f&d=01011920-12311926&m=between&ord=k1&fn=sanford_tribune_usa_maine_sanford_19220406_english_6&df=1&dt=8).
20. ↑ ^{20.0 20.1} Deed from Mary A Ford to Chester and Roscoe Ford:
    York County Registry of Deeds, Alfred, Maine (accessed 6 Apr 2024)
    "Indexed Books:" 1916 - 1925 Grantee; Ford, Chester W & Roscoe H;
    Wy; Book 740; Page 187.
21. ↑ "Chester Ford is erecting a public garage”
    “The Sanford Tribune and Advocate,” Published in Sanford, Maine;
    25 September 1924, Page 4, Col. 3 under
    “Sanford News” (accessed 2 May 2024) (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=chester%20ford&i=f&by=1924&bdd=1920&d=09011924-09301924&m=between&ord=k1&fn=sanford_tribune_and_advocate_usa_maine_sanford_19240925_english_4&df=1&dt=6).
22. ↑ Doing business under the firm name Ford Bros.
    "Portland Sunday Telegram," published in Portland, Maine 22 Feb 1925,
    Automotive Section, Page 56, Col 1, under,
    “Sanford and Springvale This Year Looking Ford to Active Period -
    New Garages” and same page Col. 4 - 5. Media
    Curtis Johnson, dealer for automobiles is replacing a large wood garage
    which burned last year. The new modern sales and service station
    will be located on the lot next to 98 Main Street , and will do business
    under the firm of Ford Bros. Media (accessed 5 Apr 2024).
23. ↑ 1925 Sanford, Maine City Directory:
    "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #859610021
    (accessed 5 April 2024) Pages 142 -143; Address for all: 98 Main;
    Ford, Bros - Auto Repairing (Chester W & Roscoe H Ford) garage;
    Ford, Chester W (Lillian ) Ford Bros home;
    Ford, Mary A widow Albion home; and
    Ford, Roscoe H (Annie) Ford Bros home.
24. ↑ "1927 Sanford, Maine, City Directory:"
    "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #898662017;
    (accessed 3 April 2024) Pages 128 - 129; Address for all 98 Main;
    Ford, Bros - (Chester W & Roscoe H Ford) Auto Repair;
    Ford, Chester W (Lillian ) home; Ford, Mary A widow Albion home;
    and Ford, Roscoe H (Annie ) home.
25. ↑ Chester Teaching Industrial Arts Class:
    “Sanford Tribune and Advocate,” Published in Sanford, Maine
    Thurs,22 Oct 1925, Page 1, Col 6. under "Any Answer to This Riddle:"
    (accessed 5 Apr 20204); (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=%22chester%20ford%22&i=f&d=01011920-12311926&m=between&ord=k1&fn=sanford_tribune_and_advocate_usa_maine_sanford_19251022_english_1&df=1&dt=8).
26. ↑ Fire Dept. Election "Sanford Tribune and Advocate,"
    Published in Sanford, Maine on 10 Mar 1926, Page 7, Col. 7. Under
    “The Averill Press, Sanford,” (accessed 5 Apr 2024)
    (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=%22chester%20ford%22&i=f&by=1927&bdd=1920&d=01011927-12311927&m=between&ord=k1&fn=sanford_tribune_and_advocate_usa_maine_sanford_19270310_english_7&df=1&dt=2).
27. ↑ ^{27.0 27.1 27.2} Obituary: "Springvale Tribune and Advocate,"
    Published in Springvale, Maine on 17 Nov 1927, Page 7, Col. 3:
    (accessed 6 Apr 2024); (https://springvale.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k="chester ford"&i=f&by=1927&bdd=1920&d=01011927-12311927&m=between&ord=k1&fn=sanford_tribune_and_advocate_usa_maine_sanford_19271117_english_7&df=1&dt=2).
28. ↑ ^{28.0 28.1 28.2} Burial: Find A Grave: Memorial #96119543
    Chester William Ford (3 May 1883-14 Nov 1927)
    Oakdale Cemetery, Sanford, York County, Maine, USA
    Plot: Sec 1 Lot 451 Site 7; (accessed 22 March 2024)
    Maintained by Jeff Hubbard (contributor 47361123).
    The page has a photo of Chester obituary as well as his marker.
29. ↑ ^{29.0 29.1} Abstract of Will: York County Registry of Deeds,
    Alfred, Maine (accessed 6 Apr 2024)
    "Indexed Books:" 1926 - 1935 Grantor;
    Ford, Chester W; Dev; Book 786; Page 65.
30. ↑ ^{30.0 30.1} "Biddeford Journal Tribune," published in Biddeford, Maine
    on 15 Dec 1927; (accessed 10 Apr 2024) Page 8, Col 5, under,
    “Will of Sanford Man Presented or Probate and Other Matters:”
    (https://biddeford.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=probate&i=f&by=1927&bdd=1920&d=12011927-12311927&m=between&ord=k1&fn=biddeford_daily_journal_usa_maine_biddeford_19271215_english_8&df=1&dt=10).
31. ↑ Deed to Chester W Ford from Frank O Allen
    York County Registry of Deeds, Alfred, Maine
    (accessed 6 Apr 2024 )"Indexed Books:" 1926 - 1935 Grantee;
    Ford, Chester W; Wy; Book 799; Page 92.
32. ↑ Deed from Lillian G Ford to Roscoe Ford;
    Property inherited by Frank O Allen and sold to Chester Ford;
    York County Registry of Deeds, Alfred, Maine
    (accessed 6 Apr 2024 )"Indexed Books:" 1926 - 1935 Grantee;
    Ford, Rosco H; Wy; Book 793; Page 15.
33. ↑ Deed from Lillian G Ford to Roscoe Ford;
    Inherited portion of Mary A Ford's "homestead"
    which she sold to Chester and Rosco Ford
    York County Registry of Deeds, Alfred, Maine
    (accessed 6 Apr 2024 )"Indexed Books:" 1926 - 1935 Grantee;
    Ford, Roscoe H; QC; Book 811; Page 462.
34. ↑ "1920 United States Census," for Chester's sons:
    Lebanon, York, Maine, ED 115;
    The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration;
    Publication: T625; Film/folder: 004966027; Image: 1108;
    FHL microfilm: 1820650; Packet: A; Indexing batch: N01951-3.
    FamilySearch Record: MF8W-VR5 (accessed 7 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RN6-QK3; Sheet: 5A;
    Does NOT includes Chester Ford;
    Included to show Chester's sons Gerard C. and Cecile J.
    living with Ella and her second husband: Ella M Ricker, line 10;
    Gerard C, line 11; Cecil J, line 12; in household of Edward C Ricker.
35. ↑ Gerard Chester Ricker, Burial:
    Find A Grave: Memorial #68935854 (accessed 7 April 2024)
    Gerard Chester “Jerry” Ricker (18 Sep 1912-20 Apr 2011),
    Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred, York County, Maine, USA;
    Maintained by John W. Van Dyke (contributor 47060899).
    Includes photograph of memorial stone;
    photograph of Gerard; and transcription of obituary.
36. ↑ Cecil J Ricker, Burial:
    Find A Grave: Memorial #130899246 (accessed 7 April 2024)
    Memorial page for Cecil J Ricker (27 Jan 1914-27 Jan 2009),
    Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred, York County, Maine, USA;
    Maintained by Ms. Clyde (contributor 46994776).
    Includes photograph of Cecil and transcription of obituary.