Elnora Agnes Ford

Background

Ford, Elnora Agnes was born on February 28, 1921 in Weirton, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of William and Catherine (Fawcett) Updegraff.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Campbellstown, Ohio.

Career

Staff vocalist, Station WKBV, Richmond, Indiana, 1937-1947; band leader, Richmond, 1943-1947; vocalist, leader, Apple Blossoms, 1947-1948, 50-52; vocalist, Station World's Largest Store -National Barndance, 1948-1950; musician, Apple Blossoms, 1950-1952; vocalist, leader, musician (bassist), Eleanor Ford Band, since 1952; vocalist, musician, various bands, since 1950.

Achievements

• Elnora Agnes Ford has been listed as a noteworthy Vocalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation Musicians.

Interests

• Music, medicine and health.

Connections

Married Marvin L. Ford, June 30, 1948. Children: Catherine E. Ford Sori, Cynthia Lori Ford Hruska (deceased).