Nehemiah Ford | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hamilton | |
| In office 1852 | |
| Preceded by | John Rose Holden |
| Succeeded by | William G. Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Died | between 1858 &1862 |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Spouse | Keziah Beasley |
| Children | at least 2 |
| Residence | Hamilton,Ontario |
| Profession | politician,painter |
Nehemiah Ford was a Canadian politician and painter. He was mayor of Hamilton,Ontario in 1852.
Little is known of the life of Nehemiah Ford. His presence in Hamilton is recorded in 1839,when he was a member of the executive of the first Mechanics' Institute of Wentworth County. He served as its recording secretary for several years,and was made an honorary member on February 25,1848,as a reward for his services. A painter by trade,as well as a freemason,Ford was also a member of both Barton Lodge and the Church of St. Thomas.
He married Keziah Beasley in 1835,the daughter of one of Hamilton's earliest settlers,Richard Beasley. They had at least two sons together. The date of Ford's death is not certain,but is believed to be between 1858 and 1862.
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