Elnora Ford

b. 12 April 1916, d. 6 August 2002
  • Elnora Ford was born on 12 April 1916 in Texas.
  • Tiny P. Baltrip and Jennie Taylor appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Elnora Ford, Olevia S. Baltrip, Vertie L. Baltrip, Maxie Baltrip, Lubie Baltrip, Roscoe Baltrip and Lucious Baltrip. Elnora Ford is identified as a granddaughter. Also in the household were grandchildren Lillian Wright (age 7) and Bessie (5) and Lizzie (7 months) Rucker, as well as four step-children aged 17 to 23, whose names are quite indecipherable, possibly surname Tolston.
  • She married Clarence Wesley Baltrip, son of Gilford Baltrip and Frances Boquet, circa October 1934.
  • The following appeared on 22 October 1934 in The Daily Court Review: (Marriage Licenses) Clance Baltrip and Elnora Ford, Hufsmith.
  • Clarence Wesley Baltrip and Elnora Ford appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 1614 Robin Street enumerated next to widow Lucinda Moses.
  • Elnora Ford became a widow at the 26 July 1969 death of her husband Clarence Wesley Baltrip.
  • Elnora Ford died on 6 August 2002 at age 86.
  • She was interred at Paradise North Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
  • The following appeared on 9 August 2002 in the Houston Chronicle: Elnora Ford Baltrip, 86, entered into eternal rest 8-6-02. Visitaiton Friday, 8-9-02 7-9. Funeral Service Saturday, 8-10-02 11:00, Strait Life MBC, (Both Services), 4002 E. Crosstimbers. Officiant Rev. Charles Carter, Sr. Interment Paradise North.
  • Last Edited: 5 Apr 2015

Family: Clarence Wesley Baltrip b. 28 May 1916, d. 26 July 1969