Ransom L. Ford | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1915 – January 1, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Bert F. Crapser |
Succeeded by | Peter B. Lennon |
Personal details | |
Born | Byron, Michigan | February 12, 1878
Died | 1973 (aged 94–95) |
Political party | Republican |
Ransom L. Ford (February 12, 1878 – 1973) was a Michigan politician.
Ford was born on February 12, 1878, in Byron, Michigan. Ford was of English parentage. Ford received an education from Chesaning High School.[1]
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]
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]
Ford died in 1973.[5]