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Byington Ford | |
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 Ford, ca. 1942 | |
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| Born | Lewis Byington Ford November 1, 1890 Downieville, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1985 (aged 94) Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Marion Boisot Ruth Arlen |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Tirey L. Ford Mary Emma Byington |
| Occupation | Carmel Valley Developer |
| Known for | Developed the Carmel Valley Airport and Carmel Valley Village |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnited States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 1942–1943 |
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| Commands | 26th Infantry Division (United States) |
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Lewis Byington Ford (November 1, 1890 – January 19, 1985) was a Monterey Peninsula real estate developer who developed Pebble Beach and Carmel Woods. Ford established the Carmel Valley Airport, the first airpark of its kind in the United States, and developed a nearby business district.[3] He created the Carmel Realty Company, was a cartoonist, poloist, baseball player, coach in the Carmel Abalone League, and acted in and directed over 45 plays. Ford was involved in the social circle and society of Monterey Peninsula.[4]
- ^ "Capt. Byington Ford Returns From France". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. March 10, 1919. p. 9. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Four Wright Field Appointments Made". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. July 20, 1945. p. 14. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Fink, Augusta (2000). Monterey County: The Dramatic Story of its Past. Valley Publishers. p. 202. ISBN 9780913548622. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Eisner, Judith A. (September 24, 1970). "The fabulous career Byington Ford". archive.org. Carmel Pine Cone. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
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