James Ford

Birthday February 12, 1911

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Mississippi

DEATH DATE Feb 25, 1968 (57)

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About

Former archaeologist known for investigating the Tabby ruins at Elizafield Plantation in Georgia.

Before Fame

He apprenticed under Arthur Randolph Kelly at the Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon before getting his start.

Trivia

He was the principal investigator during the first large scale excavations at Poverty Point, a project that, with breaks, continued until his death.

Family Life

He was born in Water Valley, Mississippi.

Associated With

He and Robert Braidwood were both celebrated archeologists.