Our Lineage
The Big Seven
The seven children of Charles & Rebecca Ford, born between 1867 and 1878. Each branch is known by its color.
Roots
Charles & Rebecca Ford
Born into slavery · circa 1840
ADAM
Branch color · adam
Eldest of the Big Seven, born 1867. Bought land farther up Bowman Lane.
Children
- Angie
- Applis
- and 8 more
BINAH
Branch color · binah
Bina Victoria Ford Desaussure. Settled in Hendersonville, Colleton County.
Children
- Lawrence Jr.
- Raymond
- Ashley
- Bertha
- Susie
- Tom
- Caleb
- Cary
- Willie Ethel
DIANA
Branch color · diana
Carrier of one of the largest branches.
Children
- Birdie
- Cassie
- and 8 more
FORTUNE
Branch color · fortune
Known by the bold red banner.
Children
- Gina
- and 8 more
LUCY
Branch color · lucy
The green branch — small in number, mighty in spirit.
Children
- Ellen
- and 5 more
ROBERT
Branch color · robert
Settled at Toomer Hill, now Ford Lane, off Ritter Road.
Children
- Cain
- and 4 more
TOM
Branch color · tom
Youngest son (1878–1940). Inherited the original 20 acres on Bowman Lane.
Children
- Lela
- Coleman
- Holman
- Virginia
- James
- Gladys
- Walter
- Orabelle
- Thomas
- Jell Emma
- Harmon
- John
- Nettie
- Lawrence
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