James Huyler Ford

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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 inch (1.55 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.

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