Budd S. Ford

Budd S. Ford (March 2, 1840 – July 20, 1879) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Queen Anne's County, from 1872 to 1874. He also served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1876 to 1878.

Early life Budd S. Ford was born on March 2, 1840, in Salem, New Jersey, to Catharine (née Wright) and Charles T. Ford. His father was a clergyman with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He attended Pennington Academy. At the age of 14, he worked as a clerk at a wholesale drug store. He also served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Queen Anne's County, from 1876 to 1878. He served as a member of Governor James Black Groome's staff.

Personal life Ford married Emily Hendricks of Queen Anne's County in 1862. His wife died in 1868. They had two daughters, Emma H. and Catharine Ford. He was buried at the North East Methodist Cemetery.