FORD, Sir Francis, 1st Bt. (1758-1801), of Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Surr. and Lears, Barbados.

b. 15 Nov. 1758, o.s. of Francis Ford of Lears, member of the Barbados assembly, by Elizabeth, da. of John Birch (or Burch) Hothersall of The Cliff, Barbados, wid. of Samuel Osborne of Barbados. educ. Winchester 1767-9; St. John’s, Camb. 1774-8; L. Inn 1774. m. 22 Jan. 1785, Mary, da. of George Anson (formerly Adams) of Shugborough, Staffs., 3s. 5da. suc. fa. 1772; cr. Bt. 22 Feb. 1793.