| Collection | Civil Registers of Avondale |
| Record type | Marriage |
| Name | James Ford |
| Marriage | 25 Nov 1870 |
| Place | Roman Catholic Manse, Strathaven, lanark |
| Age | 22 Years |
| Gender | M |
| Status | Bachelor |
| Residence | Kirk Street, Strathaven |
| Occupation | Slater and Plasterer (Journeyman) |
| Father's name | Patrick Ford (Deceased) |
| Father's occupation | Agricultural Labourer |
| Mother's name | Catherine Buchanan |
| Spouse's name | Grace Hamilton (Illegitimate) |
| Spouse's occupation | Farm Servant |
| Spouse's age | 20 Years |
| Spouse's gender | F |
| Spouse's status | Spinster |
| Spouse's residence | Todshill, Strathaven |
| Spouse's father | Alexander Hamilton (Reputed Father) Silk & Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Spouse's father's occupation | Silk & Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Spouse's mother | Grace Struthers |
| Marriage church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Marriage witnesses | Michael Dempsy, Bridget Gilhooley |