Peyton Ford

1911–1971 (age 60)

Lawyer

Biography

Peyton Ford, born in 1911, studied the law with seriousness and practiced with integrity, always striving to keep the dignity of the courtroom intact.

Colleagues admired his measured counsel and quiet strength, and he now rests in Rock Creek Cemetery.

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