Emma Ward (1911–1983) was born in Whitley, Kentucky and died in Taylor Mill, Kenton, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Emma Mary Ward 1911–1983

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1911 · Whitley, Kentucky

Died 17 Oct 1983 · Taylor Mill, Kenton, Kentucky

Father Sylvanus Estep Ward

Mother Frances B Prater

Siblings Charlie C Ward, Mary Elizabeth Ward, Nelson Richard Ward

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Researchers connected through Emma Ward 1911–1983

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvanus Estep Ward

Frances B Prater

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1911, Emma Mary Ward entered the world in Whitley, Kentucky, born to sylvanus estep ward and frances b prater. Emma Mary Ward passed away in 1983 in Taylor Mill, Kenton, Kentucky.

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1911

Birth of Emma Mary Ward in Whitley, Kentucky

Birth

1983

Death of Emma Mary Ward in Taylor Mill, Kenton, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Emma Ward

This ancestor line traces from Bishopsbourne,,Kent,England (1486) to Whitley, Kentucky (1911) across 15 generations.

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: Emma Ward (1911–1983) was born in Whitley, Kentucky and died in Taylor Mill, Kenton, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Emma in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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