Background
Ford, James David was born on July 25, 1931 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Reuben Haquin and Luella Marie (Lindquist) Ford.
Ford, James David was born on July 25, 1931 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Reuben Haquin and Luella Marie (Lindquist) Ford.
Bachelor of Arts, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1953; Master of Divinity, Augustana Seminary, 1957; postgraduate, Heidelberg (Germany) U., 1957-1958; D.Div., Wagner College, 1979.
Ordained to ministry, Lutheran Church, 1958; pastor, Lutheran Church, Ivanhoe, Minnesota, 1958-1961; assistant chaplain, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1961-1964; senior chaplain, United States Military Academy, 1965-1979; chaplain, United States House of Representatives, Washington, since 1979. Speaker colleges universities.
Trustee Gustavus Adolphus College. Member Guild of St. Ansgar. Clubs: World Ocean Cruising.
Married Marcia Ruth Sodergren, June 25, 1954. Children: Julia Ruth, Peter David, Marie Rebecca, Molly Christine, Sarah Marie.