Fords in Missouri circa 1837-1840
I am looking for a male Ford who would have died in Missouri from 1837-1840.He was married to Lydia Hunt and they had one daughter Mary Elizabeth who was born in Missouri in 1838.Lydia was remarried by 1840 to John N Minor.Lydia was said to be from Kentucky, so her Ford husband may also have been originally from Kentucky. Lydia and John lived in Jasper, MO in 1850, and they may have been in Clay County in 1840 and Mary Elizabeth later lived in Vernon Co, so he might also have lived in that Western part of Missouri.
I realize that's not much to go on, but any help or leads anyone might have would be greatly appreciated. He is my great-great-great grandfather and I'd really like to know more about him.
Thanks-
Kate