An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL. 1893

C.L. FORD, who is well known in commercial circles throughout Columbia county as
the leading merchant of Covello, was born near Fayetteville, Washington county,
Arkansas, July 26, 1865. Young Ford grew to maturity in his native county, and
there became familiar with agricultural pursuits. During three summer vacations
he was employed in a flouring mill, but retained & taste for farming. In the
spring of 1884 he came to Columbia county, Washington, and entered the employ of
W.A. Muncy to do firm work. This occupation he followed five years, and at the
end of this time purchased a tract of 160 acres near Covello. This he cultivated
for two years, and then sold out and came to Covello, where he bought the stock
and good will of the business started by J.W. Stevens, now a resident of Dayton,
Washington. J.T. Turner purchased a half interest in this business, and
afterward became sole proprietor, selling out to Mr. Ford. He carries a general
stock of goods, and has built up a large business, drawing his patronage from a
territory within a radius of twenty miles. He possesses excellent qualifications
for conducting the business, and has a wide circle of personal friends among his
patrons. He was married in Columbia county, January 20, 1892, to Miss Lottie
Childers, a native of Colorado. Of this union one child has been born, a
daughter named Edith. Mr. Ford is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of
Dayton. Politically, he adheres to the principles of the Republican party.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in January 2004 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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