Peyton Ford

Peyton Ford (February 24, 1911 – November 22, 1971) was an American attorney who served as the United States Assistant Attorney General for the Claims Division from 1947 to 1949 and as United States Deputy Attorney General from 1950 to 1951.^[1]

Peyton Ford
1st United States Deputy Attorney General
In office May 24, 1950 – 1951
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	A. Devitt Vanech
8th United States Assistant Attorney General for the Claims Division
In office 1947–1949
President	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	John F. Sonnett
Succeeded by	H. Graham Morison
Personal details
Born	(1911-02-24)February 24, 1911 Sayre, Oklahoma
Died	November 22, 1971(1971-11-22) (aged 60) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic