George Samuel Ford

George Samuel Ford
Born1790
Died1868
OccupationMoney lender

George Samuel Ford (1790–1868) was a bill discounter (money lender) and solicitor who took interest in the financial affairs of many gentlemen of the period including the Lords Lichfield, Chesterfield, Suffield and the Count d'Orsay.[1] A passionate follower of the turf, he was known in horseracing circles as "Lawyer Ford".

  1. ^ "Sporting Intelligence". Morning Post. 19 May 1868. p. 6.