George Samuel Ford | |
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Born | 1790 |
Died | 1868 |
Occupation | Money 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".