Michael FORD (School Master) aged 75, died 11 September 1865 from Old Age (6 months) at Windsor Hospital. Father William FORD and mother unknown. Born at Long Ford [sic - Longford] Ireland having spent 45 years in NSW. Listed as married at Windsor NSW about 1823, wife Mary Ann COBCROFT, childrens names recorded as Jane Ann 41, Susannah 39, Michael 37, Sophia 35, Richard 33, William 31, John 24 plus 2 males & 1 female deceased.

Buried on 12 September 1865 at Roman Catholic Cemetery Windsor. Undertaker listed as Thomas COLLISON; George COBCROFT and William SCARF listed as witnesses of burial.

Mary Ann FORD (Wife, Wilberforce) listed as informants.

Source(s):

• NSWBDM Death Certificate #1865/6401 contributed by Dr Geoff Ford - June 2010

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