The Ford family can trace their ancestors back to the
ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries.
The Ford
family traces their ancestral roots back to Anglo Saxon origin, and first
appeared in ancient medieval records in Devon .
That from very early
on the Ford family not only held lands and estates in England but were also
actively allied with other influential families. They also branched out into
other territories and holdings, before taking the long voyage to the new world.