Robert WARD (1683–1720) was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and died in Anne Arundel, Maryland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert WARD 1683–1720

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

Born 12 Aug 1683 · Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Died 18 Mar 1720 · Anne Arundel, Maryland

Father Robert Herris Ward Iii

Mother Susannah Robinett

Spouse Rebecca Charity Cox

Children Edward 1708 Ward 5Xgg

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Herris Ward Iii

Susannah Robinett

Spouse(s)

Rebecca Charity Cox

Children

Edward 1708 Ward 5Xgg

Biography

The story of Robert WARD began in 1683 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Robert WARD married rebecca charity cox, and had children including edward 1708 ward 5xgg. Robert WARD passed away in 1720 in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

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1683

Birth of Robert WARD in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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1720

Death of Robert WARD in Anne Arundel, Maryland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert WARD

This ancestor line traces from Bures St Mary, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1495) to Anne Arundel County, Maryland (1683) across 9 generations.

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: Robert WARD (1683–1720) was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and died in Anne Arundel, Maryland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 9 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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