MARY WARD (1654–1738) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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MARY WARD 1654–1738

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 11 Jun 1654 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Died 16 Apr 1738 · Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Father John Ward (1668–1758)

Mother Sarah Hills

Siblings Abigail Ward, Caleb Ward, Deborah Ward, Dorcas Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Hannah Ward, John Ward, Josiah Ward, Margaret Ward, Nathaniel Ward, Phebe Ward, Samuel Ward

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward

1668–1758

Sarah Hills

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

MARY WARD was born in 1654 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, the child of john ward and sarah hills. MARY WARD passed away in 1738 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1654

Birth of MARY WARD in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1738

Death of MARY WARD in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from MARY WARD

This ancestor line traces from Congleton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom (1559) to Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, (1654) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: MARY WARD (1654–1738) was born in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have MARY 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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