Nelson Ward (1904–1990) was born in Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA and died in Boone, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nelson Richard Ward 1904–1990

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

Born 28 May 1904 · Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA

Died 20 Apr 1990 · Boone, Kentucky

Father Sylvanus Estep Ward

Mother Frances B Prater

Children Norma Ruth Ward

Siblings Charlie C Ward, Emma Mary Ward, Mary Elizabeth Ward

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Researchers connected through Nelson Ward 1904–1990

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvanus Estep Ward

Frances B Prater

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Norma Ruth Ward

Biography

In 1904, Nelson Richard Ward entered the world in Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA, born to sylvanus estep ward and frances b prater. Nelson Richard Ward had children including norma ruth ward. Nelson Richard Ward passed away in 1990 in Boone, Kentucky.

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1904

Birth of Nelson Richard Ward in Flatwoods, Kentucky

Birth

1904

Birth of Nelson Richard Ward in Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1990

Death of Nelson Richard Ward in Florence, Boone, Kentucky, USA

Death

1990

Death of Nelson Richard Ward in Boone, Kentucky

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nelson Ward

This ancestor line traces from Bishopsbourne,,Kent,England (1486) to Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA (1904) across 15 generations.

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: Nelson Ward (1904–1990) was born in Flat Woods, Garrard, Kentucky, USA and died in Boone, 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 Nelson 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.
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