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Ford Family Reunion

George Ford Sr & Victoria (Smith) Ford

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Viola Ford-Toliver (1904)

Robert & Viola Ford-Toliver

Born in 1904, Viola Ford was the Oldest child of George Ford.  Her union with Robert created 6 children.  

They raised their family on Park Place Ave. in College Station, Texas.

Robert & Viola owned the first Black Laundromat in College Station, Texas.

Viola Ford-Toliver January 30,1904 - June 24, 1956

Viola Ford-Toliver

Viola Ford Toliver was the 1st child born to George and Victoria Ford in 1904. Viola married Robert Jack Toliver and had six children: Vanee, Robert Webb, Iris Jean, Marjorie, Eleanor, and Mary Nell.

Early in Viola and Robert's marriage they earned money as sharecroppers on local farms and in 1937 they purchased a 1/4 acre of land from Mr. Kapchinski to build their family home. In 1942 Viola and her husband moved their family to Vancouver, Washington, so that they could both work for Kaiser Shipyard; they later returned to Texas in 1945.

Although, Viola only completed school up to the eighth grade she was nevertheless innovative. Her cousin, Lee Williams, once said that "she could build Rome in a day." 


By staying true  to her heritage of entrepreneurship and being creative, in 1945 Viola was able to purchase a 1/4 acre of land from Mrs. Angie Gavin and built a successful "Black Owned" laundry service that employed several local women. As a matter of fact, it was the first commercial laundry service in Brazos Country. 

3rd Generations

Vanee Toliver-Robinson

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott

Vanee Toliver-Robinson

Vanee Robinson was born on August 20th, 1922 to Viola and Robert Toliver on a farm near Bryant, Texas. She is the oldest of six siblings.  Her family moved to Bryant, TX when she was 8 years old, where she began her education career.  While at school, she met Jacob Robinson.  Her mother wasn’t thrilled with the idea that she was dropping out of school to marry Jacob, but they had their minds made up, and nothing could change them.

Vanee married Jacob "J.C." Robinson, who was the son of James and Pearl Robison. From their union they were blessed with seven children: Curtis, Verna, Melvin, Willie, Thomas, Green (died at infancy), and George.  She remembered there being good times and hard times.  Both parents had to work hard to raise their large family, and she said it was hard leaving the children each day, in order to make ends meet.

Little did Vanee know that by moving to Alaska she would be making history.  Her children were among the first black children to attend school in Anchorage,  AK. She is also a founding member of the first African American church in Anchorage, Greater Friendship Baptist Church. 

Vanee began her career with the Government, but after her job ended she sought work with a janitorial service company. While working there, she saw an opportunity to go into business for herself. So, keeping up with the family legacy, Vanee and her friend Martha Fair opened up a janitorial service company. Her business grew from just the two of them to six employees. Soon after, Vanee opened up her own barbeque cafe.

Vanee has written articles that were published in the first African-American monthly newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, the Spotlight. In 1966 Vanee was awarded Mother of the Year by the City of Anchorage. She is a member of the NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women.  She is considered a pioneer of Anchorage, AK and was honored by the Alaska State Legislature on March 20, 2002.  Also, the story about her move to Alaska has been published in a book call, We Alaskans: stories of people who help build the Great Land: Volume II. Recently, Vanee was named Pioneer of the Year by North to the Future Business and Professional Women

Her youngest son, George Robinson, passed away in the earlier part of 2002 after a long battle with diabetes.   Was an active member at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, which is still located on the corner of 13th and Ingra. 

Her family has grown substantially over the many years, and today she has many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. 

  

Robert Toliver

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott

Vanee Toliver-Robinson

Robert Webb “Tardy” Toliver was born on August 26, 1924 to the union of Viola and Robert Ira Toliver in Bryan, Texas.  He was educated in the public school system.  He joined the Roans Chapel Baptist Church as a child and loved Jesus very much.  While he was a teenager, he organized a quartet at Washington Chapel Baptist and they truly sang for the Lord all over the state. 

When he was 18 years old he joined the army and served his country well for three years in World War II.  Following the armed services, he moved to Denver, Colorado and joined the Ford clan there. 

On September 16, 1947 he married Millie Stoker and to this union four children were born, Robert, Jr., Brenda, Patsy and Patricia.  He loved his wife and children unconditionally.  Then came the grandchildren that changed his life and name forever.  He became “Gramps” to five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  He adopted many other children who also called him Gramps. 

He was truly concerned about youth.  Robert Toliver had five sisters that he dearly loved and they visited with him and his family, in Denver, every chance that they got. He was owner/manager of ABC Landscaping for 50 years providing employment for many unemployed young men. 


He taught young men how to work and took care of themselves and their families.  He taught by precept and example.  He also, worked evenings at such places as C &S Railroad, C.A. Norgren, Empire Oldsmobile, and many others.  He owned a clothing boutique for about five years until his health started to fail him. Deacon Toliver not only worked hard in his professional life, but he worked even harder for Christ. 

He joined Union Baptist Church in 1949 under the leadership of the late Reverend John. T. Walker.  He became an ordained deacon at Union Baptist Church and served faithfully in many capacities for 25 years.  He was a Deacon from his heart, singing, praying, teaching Sunday School, and serving as the Sunday School Superintendent.  


Whatever God told him to do, he was obedient and willing.  In the words of Mrs. Sarah Foster, “Robert Toliver was a Deacon every where he went.”  In November of 1974, he became a member and Deacon at Divine Baptist Church.  Deacon Toliver truly loved his church and served as a faithful soldier in the Army of the Lord until he was ushered into his eternal home in Glory. 

   

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott

Marjorie Toliver-Thompson

Iris Jean Toliver Scott was born on June 15, 1931 in College Station, TX. That was her birthday until she retired, then her birthday changed to June 16, 1930. She found out a long time ago that her birthday was in 1930, but didn't use that birthdate until it helped her retire early. She was the third child of Jack and Viola Toliver, and grew up at 1617 Park Place with her loving parents, four sisters, and one brother.

Iris loved to read romance magazines, novels, and poetry. It was her favorite passtime until she discovered movies. She has a library that is the size of a room of books and movies.

As a young women with three children, Sharon Frances Tyson; Larry Dornell Toliver; and Rondall Lynn Toliver, Iris married Emmitt Watson. To this union her last child, Donna Gayle Watson was born. She has 12 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, with one due on May 9th, 2006.

In July 1963 she relocated from Texas to Palo Alto, California to start a new life. Iris went to work at El Camino Hospital in the Housekeeping Department. They purchased a home, but she was widowed in 1968 due to an accidental death of Emmitt. She later married Herbert Scott, and relocated to San Jose, CA.   However, that marriage ended in divorce with no children. 


 Iris worked hard at El Camino, and jumped at the opportunity to participate in the nursing assistant program. After completeing that stepping stone, she continued up the ladder to become Unit Administrator Secretary for Six West until her retirement. She retired in 1994 after 33 years. The quality of her work was so superior, that she received four raises, after she retired. They still called her to work regularly for eight more years.

She was active in the missions in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and was often called for her writing and speaking skills. 



Marjorie Toliver-Thompson

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Marjorie Toliver-Thompson

  Marjorie Toliver Thompson (Fan), was born January 2, 1933.  Her hobbies are creative writing, canning, floral designing, and “shopping ti'l she drops.”  She currently resides in Millican, Texas, where she stayed after returning to help her husband care for his ailing mother. 

   Marjorie is married to E. Lee Thompson; they moved to California in May of 1953 after Lee spent time in the Army. She has traveled to Alaska, Colorado, and has traveled along the Pacific Coast.  As a child she traveled to Vancouver, Washington with her parents, and returned to Texas in 1945.

Marjorie serves as the Chairperson
of the Roans Chapel Baptist Church Shepherd’s Staff (same as the
Trustee Board in some churches).
She is an accomplished public speaker, beginning her career in California and continues today in Texas.  She speaks on Biblical issues, Leadership, Sunday School, and she teaches training on Church Development of Leaders on the local, district and state levels.


She is a member of the Brazos Valley Community Action Board of Directors and the Board for the Medical Committee of Bryan/College Station Medical Center. 

 Marjorie is the mother of 8 children: Paul L. Thompson, Yolanda Thompson-Holley, Vicki L. Thompson, Rachelle Thompson-Scott, Russell Thompson, Ricky Thompson, Lonnie Thompson and Phillip Thompson.  She has 12 grandchildren and great grandchildren AND great-great grandchildren. 

Marjorie retired from El Camino Hospital in 1983 and from Drew Medical Center in 1993. 


Currently 2021 "Fan" is the last living child of Viola Ford-Toliver.

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Eleanor Joyce Williams was born in College Station, Texas.  At a young age she traveled to Vancouver, Washington, with her mother and father and returned to College Station in 1945.  She attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1955 as class Valedictorian.  She attended Prairie View A & M and received a four year academic scholarship after the first semester. 

She married Tollie Williams, Jr., and to this union 7 children were born: Rodrick L. Williams, Viola Kaye Williams-Smith, Darryl D. Williams, Eric “Randy” Williams, Dana D. Williams-Robinson, Sheila Williams-Watkins and Kenneth R. Williams.  She is the grandmother of 21 and has four great grandchildren. 

Eleanor moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1963 thanks to the assistance of her sister Vanee Robinson.  In Alaska she attended Gambell Street Business College, Anchorage Community College and the University of Alaska Anchorage.


She later began workwith the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Clerk Stenographer, GS-4, and later became the first African American woman to be certified as a full performance level air traffic controller in the FAA.   Eleanor worked in Anchorage, Alaska; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C.;Olathe, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Oberlin, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois.  She retired after 32 years and received a number of accolades. 


Mary Nell Toliver-Maddox

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams

Mary Nell Toliver Maddox was born on May 18, 1939 in College Station, TX to Viola and Robert Jack Toliver. Mary Nell graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957 in College Station, and moved to Alaska the same year.

She married Carl Maddox in June 28, 1959 in Anchorage, AK. Carl was in the Air Force, and the military transferred them to Sumter, SC. They remained there 21/2 years, and Carl was honorably discharged. Mary and her family then moved to Wildwood, New Jersey. In Wildwood, Mary worked as a presser in a laundry and Carl worked in accounting.

After moving to the Bay Area, she attended San Jose City College where she received her Associated degree in General Education. With her degree, she did research work for the Standford Regional Medical Program with Dr. Fowkles. This was the most rewarding job of her work life. Mary Nell then went to work for East Pallo Alto Community Council, a political position.

Mary Nell and Carl had five children. They were born all over the United States, due to her military lifestyle. Karl was born in Anchorage, AK; Dale was born in Sumpter, SC; Bridgette was born in Bryan, TX; Kabiba was born Wilmington, DE; and Aisha was born in California. She currently has 20 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Mary Nell moved back to Anchorage in 1990, and became a foster parent. 

4th thru 7th Generations

Vanee Toliver Robinson 08.20.1922 Sunset 04.17.2015

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

4th Generations   

Curtis Robinson DOB 03/31/1940

Melvin Robinson DOB 02/19/1942   

Willie Robinson DOB 01/23/1944   

Verna Robinson DOB 01/27/1946

Robert Lenord Robinson DOB 10/12/1947    

Thomas E Robinson  DOB 02/07/1949   

George Robinson DOB 12/31/1951   

 

5th Generations

Curtis Robinson Children

Charemon Robinson

Donte' Robinson


Melvin Robinson Children

Tonya Robinson


Willie Robinson

Donna Robinson

Threasa McGintis-Wright, 

Myrtle Sonara Mosby

Vanessa Robinson-Stalling

Aaron Robinson

Jalmar Robinson 

Tyrell Robinson


Verna Robinson-Gibson

Carlos Lamont Holt (Poppy)

Vanee' Marquerita Roberts


Robert Lenord Robinson

Pass away at Birth


Thomas Robinson

Chelsea Robinson

Breanna Robinson-James

Margaret Robinson


George Robinson

No Children


6th Generations

Donte' Robinson Children

Donte' Robinson Jr. 

XXX

 XXX


Charemon Robinson-Cooks Children

Jamilla Racquel Cooks

Cameron Marcus Cooks


Tonya Robinson-Twiggs

Aaron Twiggs

Derrick Twiggs


Donna Robinson-McBride Children

Carnelius McBride

Demetra McBride

Sharita McBride-Napper


Threasa McGintis-Wright Children

Antron Mcgintis

Tawana Collier


Myrtle Senora Mosby Children

Sydney Mosby

Marcellus Smith

Jai'Elle Mosby


Vanessa Robinson-Stalling

XXX, XXX


Aaron Robinson

XXX, XXX, XXX


Jalmar Robinson

XXX, XXX


Tyrell Robinson

No Children


Carlos Lamont Holt (Poppy)

Malachi Koenig

Logan Holt-Pete


Breanna Robinson-James Children

Dillon James

Nolan James


7th Generations


Demetra McBride Children

Aziya George

Donaro George

Bonna Stitcher


Tawana Collier Children

Antwan Collier

Alisha Wright

Lamont Wright


Chelsea Robinson Children

Tiernan Tobin


Sharita McBride-Napper Childern

Neveah Napper

Niva Napper


Marcellus Smith Children

XXX

XXX


Carnelius McBride children

XXX

XXX

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

4th Generation  

Robert Toliver Jr.   

Brenda Toliver Locke   

Patsy Toliver Noble   

Patricia Weaver 


5th Generation 



6th Generation


 

7th Generation    

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott 06.15.1931 Sunset 03.03.2018

Robert Webb Toliver 08.26.1924 Sunset 01.30.2001

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott 06.15.1931 Sunset 03.03.2018

4th Generation 

Sharon Frances Tyson

Larry Darnell Toliver

Rondall Lynn Toliver

Danna Gail Watson   


5th Generation 

Sharon Tyson Children

Tori Venecia Tyson

Rondell Demond Toliver Jr


Larry Darnell Toliver

Treneda Toliver

Darnell Wayne Toliver


Rondall Lynn Toliver

Rondall Lynn Toliver Jr.


Danna Gail Watson

Monique Clarida

Tamisha Clarida

Staccato Clarida

LaTonya Watson

Anthony Watson


6th Generation

Tori Tyson Children

Devarius Dees

LaSha Dees


Treneda Toliver

DeMonte' Toliver

Darnell Boyd


Darnell Wayne Toliver

Yasmine Toliver


Monique Clarida

Daja Jackson

Aisys


Tamisha Clarida

Tavia Campbell

Dante'Vion Clarida


Staccato Clarida

Isiah Clarida

Ava Clarida

Samiah Clarida


LaTonya Watson

Layle Coyle

Michael Gugsman


7th Generation  

Yasmine Toliver

Mila

Marjorie Toliver-Thompson 01.02.1933

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

Iris Jean Toliver-Scott 06.15.1931 Sunset 03.03.2018

4th Generation

Paul Thompson

Yolonda Thompson-Holley, 

Vicki Thompson 

Rachelle Thompson-Scott (Twins)

Russell Thompson (Twins) 

Ricky Thompson

Lonnie Thompson

Phillip James Thompson  (Feb2 1961 - July 1, 1995)


5th Generation

Paul L Thompson Children

Aundre Thompson

Paulette Thompson-Robertson

Sreita Thompson-Wheeler


Yolonda Holley Children

LaTicia Holley


Vicki Thompson Children

Ryan Smith


Rachelle Sott Children

Lanika Scott

Angela Scott

Joshuah Scott


Ricki Thompson Children

Ricki Thompson Jr.

Antoniette Thompson


Phillip Thompson Children

Demondre' Thompson

Donte' Thompson


6th Generation

Andre Thompson Children

Asia L. Thompson


Paulette Thompson-Robertson

No Children


Sreita Wheeler Children

Valerii Ybarra

Latoya Wheeler

Desiray Wheeler

Cherrell Wheeler

Kawanna Wheeler


Lanika Scott Children

Damion Scott

Daniel Scott


Ricki Thompson Jr Children

Halel'a Thompson

Zenia Thompson


Donte' Children


7th Generation

Asia L. Thompson

XXX


Valerie Yabarra

Jazelle (Bliss) Curry

Tanah Mast


Latoya Renee Wheeler

Antwan Miller

Nova Wheeler


Desiray Lashon Wheeler

Aniea Moore

Tamia (Meme) Moore


Cherrell Denise Wheeler 

Curtis Pollard

Courtney Pollard

Caden Pollard

Beverley Greenidge

Ray Greenidge


Kawanna Elese Wheeler

Serrae Deterville

Trevon Deterville

Brooklyn Harden


Antoniette Thompson Children

Aaliyah Thompson

Aniyah Thompson

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

4th Generation:   

Rodrick Williams 07808/1956   

Viola Kaye Williams 09/05/1957   

Darryl Williams 08/26/1958   

Eric Williams 07/29/1959   

Dana Williams 01/17/1961   

Shelia Williams 11/20/1962   

Kenneth Williams 01/07/1964   


5th Generation 



6th Generation 



7th Generation 

Mary Nell Toliver-Maddox 05.18.1939 Sunset 04.17.2015

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

Eleanor-Toliver Williams 12.2131936 Sunset 04.22.2011

4th Generation:  

Karl Maddox

Rodmond Maddox

Bridgette Williams

Ruth Hayes

Aisha Pure


5th Generation: 

Karl Maddox's Children

Dominique Maddox

Jasmin Maddox

Kasandra Maddox

Latisha Maddox

Mary Neil Maddox

Karl Maddox Jr.

Kyrah Maddox


Bridgette Williams's Children

Dante Potter

Nikeeta Williams 

Tiana Williams

Quentin Williams


Dale Maddox's Children

Rodmond Maddox Jr.

Dawon Ford


Ruth Hayes's Children

Domonique Hayes

Brian Hayes Jr., 

Keela Chapman


Aisha Pure's Children

Jonathan Greene

Jameil Atkins 

Omari Harris


6th Generation

Dominique Maddox's Children

Amaya Maddox


Jasmin Maddox's Children

DeSean Willis-Maddox


Kasandra Maddox's Children

Julius Reape


Latisha Maddox's Children

Tyleah Maddox-Livengood

Tyleahana Maddox-Livengood

Tayvianna Bradley

Tayjahnae Bradley


Karl Maddox Jr's Children

Armani Maddox

Kaniyah Maddox


Kyrah Maddox's Children

Da'Meir Jones

Dellyon Jones

Brian Hayes Jr. Children

Brian Hayes III

Jordyn Hayes

 

Dante Potter's Children

Nikeeta Potter's Children 

Genesis Harris

Destiny Garcia


7th Generation

Genesis Harris Children

Viola Ford-Toliver Generations

Aunt Vanee and her children:

Curtis Robinson 

Willie Robinson 

Tomas Robinson 

Verna Robinson 

Melvin Robinson 

George Robinson

    Viola Ford-Toliver Generations

    Vanee Toliver-Robinson
    Sharon Tyson
    Glayds Mae Toliver
    Paul Thompson
    Aunt Mary her daughters, Sharon her daughter

    Viola Ford-Tolivers Generations

    Daughter of Iris Jean Toliver-Scott

    Sharon Tyson, Husban Larry Tyson and Daughter Tori Tyson


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      • Sam Ford
      • Bose Ford
      • Viola Ford Toliver
      • George Ford Jr.
      • Josephine Ford Ross
      • Webb Ford
      • Winnie Mae Ford
      • Atoy Ford Peterson
      • Kermit Ford