Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Ford Family. Papers, 1827-1950.

Call No.

Mss. A F699 / 1-5

Content

The diaries of Mrs. Mary Ford, Georgetown, Ky. are written by an intelligent,fairly well educated woman who has been widowed and actively man- ages her own life, property and finances. In early diaries she is living with her mother but is the dominant figure. In later diaries she live: with her daughter, son-in-law, and their children but is still the homeowner, holds other property and frequently provides surety on her son-in-law': notes.

Subject Heading

Women