Today is My Great Grandmother's birthday, she would have been 132 years old. She was born April 4th 1882 in Postville Iowa. She was the instigator of much fun and entertainment at neighborhood gatherings. Here is one neighbors description of a typical gathering. "On the east side of the Ford house was a long open porch where the picnic tables were set up and things were going full swing. The grown-ups had eaten and the kids were being fed and watered and having fun. Someone said, "Look what's coming across the yard." There came an old prospector riding on a little donkey. This character was well equipped with all kinds of paraphernalia tied on with ropes and binder twine. His old straw hat pulled well down over his rugged countenance, his pants held with binder twine. His ragged clothing was flapping in the breeze. Pots and pans clattered with each step the animal took. What excitement! Who, what and where did this outfit come from? On closer scrutiny it was discovered it was Lillie Belle Ford just having fun entertaining the crowds."
Born: 4 April 1882 in Postville, Iowa
Died: 29 September 1960 in Plains, Montana
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