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James Huyler Ford was a public official, in New York City.[1] He was best known for serving as a Captain of the fire department's first official fireboat, the William Frederick Havemeyer. He subsequently served as the manager of the New York Stock Exchange's pages.
Career
[edit]Ford first started working fulltime at twelve years old, when he served as a cabin boy.[1] He was an early volunteer for the Union side, during the American Civil War. He first served as a drummer boy, because he was still only 61 inches (1.5 m) tall.
After the war he went west, and worked as a prospector, and then as a Texas Ranger.[1]
His obituary said he was appointed to command the William Frederick Havemeyer in 1870, although the vessel wasn't ordered until 1874.[1]
He served at the Stock Exchange for twenty-four years.
Death
[edit]Ford was married for over sixty years.[1] He died suddenly one day after his wife passed away, on July 23, 1944.
References
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"JAMES H. FORD, 99, Civil War Veteran: Drummer Boy in '61, Captain of City's First Fireboat, Dies —Once a Texas Ranger". New York Times. Englewood, New Jersey. 1944-07-24. p. 15. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
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