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Obadiah Peter Ward Sr 1632–1718

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 May 1632 · Clerkenwell, Greater London, England
Died 5 Jan 1718 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Deacon William Warde Ward
Mother Elizabeth Storey Story Ward
Siblings Bethiah Bethia Ward Rice, Deborah Ward Johnson, Eleazer Ward, Elizabeth Ward Howe, Hannah Ward Howe, Hopestill Ward Wood, Increase Ward Sr, Joanna Ward Williams, John Turner Ward, Mary Ann Ward Stone, Mary Ward Stone, Nahum Ward, Richard Ward, Samuel Ward Sr, William Ward, William Ward Jr Sr, William Ward Sr, William Warde

Researchers connected through Obadiah Sr 1632–1718

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1632, Obadiah Peter Ward Sr entered the world in Clerkenwell, Greater London, England, born to deacon william warde ward and elizabeth storey story ward. Obadiah Peter Ward Sr passed away in 1718 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1632
Birth of Obadiah Peter Ward Sr in Clerkenwell, Greater London, England
Birth
1718
Death of Obadiah Peter Ward Sr in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Sr

This ancestor line traces from St Botolph Aldersgate, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1573) to Clerkenwell, Greater London, England (1632) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Sr (1632–1718) was born in Clerkenwell, Greater London, England and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Obadiah 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Obadiah Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Obadiah Peter Ward Sr PTP
1632–1718
Clerkenwell, Greater London, England
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Grandparents
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Obadiah Sr's Descendants

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Obadiah Peter Ward Sr PTP 1632–1718