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Sarah Isobel Ward 1852–1936

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

Born 17 Oct 1852 · Ernestown Twp, Lennox Addington, Ontario, Canada

Died 09 Apr 1936 · Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Father James Ward

Mother Jeanette Mcmicken

Spouse John William Muma

Children Clive Ward Muma, Emily Jane Muma, Ezra Irwin Muma, Hannah Isobel Muma, James Jim Archibald Muma, Jeanette Fidelia Muma, John Ed Edwin Muma, Levi Leman Muma, Mary Lorena Muma, Nellie Lavina Muma, Rolland Hollaway Muma, Sarah May Muma, William Alexander Muma, Zola Naomi Muma

Records

1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, … 1921 Census of Canada 1930 United States Federal Census Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. … Canada, World War I CEF … Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, … Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952 Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929 Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … Washington, U.S., Marriage Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital … Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records Washington, U.S., Select Death Certificates Washington, U.S., Death Records Canada, World War i CEF … Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths …

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Immediate Family

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James Jim Archibald Muma

Jeanette Fidelia Muma

Rolland Hollaway Muma

Sarah May Muma

William Alexander Muma

Zola Naomi Muma

Biography

Sarah Isobel Ward was born in 1852 in Ernestown Twp, Lennox Addington, Ontario, Canada, the child of james ward and jeanette mcmicken. Sarah Isobel Ward married john william muma, and had children including clive ward muma, emily jane muma, ezra irwin muma, hannah isobel muma, james jim archibald muma, jeanette fidelia muma, john ed edwin muma, levi leman muma, mary lorena muma, nellie lavina muma, rolland hollaway muma, sarah may muma, william alexander muma, zola naomi muma. Sarah Isobel Ward passed away in 1936 in Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America.

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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
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Census 1921 Census of Canada
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Record Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
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Military Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918
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Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
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Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
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Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929
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Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Marriage Records Washington, U.S., Marriage Records
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Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
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Record Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records
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Death Records Washington, U.S., Select Death Certificates
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Death Records Washington, U.S., Death Records
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Military Canada, World War i CEF Personnel Files
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Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948

Life Timeline

1852

Birth of Sarah Isobel Ward in Ernestown Twp, Lennox Addington, Ontario, Canada

Birth

1860

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Speaker, Merrillsville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA

Residence

1870

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Detroit Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Residence

1880

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Residence

1900

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

Residence

1916

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in 20, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada

Residence

1921

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in, Royal Canadian Munpality, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada

Residence

1930

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Everett, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA

Residence

1933

Sarah Isobel Ward resided here in Everett, Washington, USA

Residence

1936

Death of Sarah Isobel Ward in Arlington, Snohomish, Washington, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Ward

This ancestor line traces from Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States (1681) to Ernestown Twp, Lennox Addington, Ontario, Canada (1852) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Ward (1852–1936) was born in Ernestown Twp, Lennox Addington, Ontario, Canada and died in Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 6 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.