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Arthur Thomas Ward 1855–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1855

Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 21 Jan 1948

Death Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Ward

Mother: Charity Ward

Spouse(s): Hellen Reaves, Blanche Ward

Children(s): Arthur Ward, Charity Ward, Smithie Ward, George Ward, Orrie Ward

In 1855, Arthur Thomas Ward entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, United States, born to William Calvin Ward And Charity Ann F Ward. In 1860, Arthur Thomas Ward resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Arthur Thomas Ward resided in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Arthur Thomas Ward married Blanche Ward, Hellen Reaves, and had children including Arthur Cleveland Ward, Charity F Ward, George Thomas Ward, Orrie Ellen Ward, Smithie Florence Ward. Arthur Thomas Ward passed away in 1948 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Arthur Thomas Ward entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, United States, born to William Calvin Ward And Charity Ann F Ward.
  • In 1860, Arthur Thomas Ward resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Arthur Thomas Ward resided in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Arthur Thomas Ward married Blanche Ward, Hellen Reaves, and had children including Arthur Cleveland Ward, Charity F Ward, George Thomas Ward, Orrie Ellen Ward, Smithie Florence Ward.
  • Arthur Thomas Ward passed away in 1948 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1836–1923
Birth Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
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Charity Ward
1833–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Hellen Reaves
1856–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Blanche Ward
1908–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Arthur Ward
1907–1948
Birth Location: Guide, Columbus County, N.C.
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Charity Ward
1881–1969
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Smithie Ward
1886–1941
Birth Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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George Ward
1896–1995
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Orrie Ward
1883–1972
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Arthur Ward's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Ward
1855–1948
Birth Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Calvin Ward
1836–1923
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Charity (Ann F) Ward
1833–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas Ward
1797–
North Carolina
Mary Ward
1810–
Arthur Ward
1788–1848
North Carolina
Nancy Boswell
1799–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Arthur Ward's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Thomas) Ward (3 Oct 1855–21 Jan 1948) m. Hellen Reaves (abt 1856–2 January 1933) m. Blanche Ward (1908–)
  1. 1. Arthur (Cleveland) Ward 1907–1948 m. Janie Hinson 1904–1991
  2. 2. Charity (F) Ward 1881–1969 m. Luther (M) Stevens 1879–
  3. 3. Smithie (Florence) Ward 1886–1941
  4. 4. George (Thomas) Ward 1896–1995 m. Sarah (Theresa) Ward 1898–1988
    1. 1. Robert (Gaston) Ward 1927–2004
    2. 2. Wilber (Daniel) Ward 1936–1996
    3. 3. Thomas (L.) Ward 1921–1972
    4. 4. George (Hubert) Ward 1929–2015
  5. 5. Orrie (Ellen) Ward 1883–1972

Arthur Ward's Timeline

10 Records

1855
3 Oct 1855
Birth of Arthur Thomas Ward in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 5
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 80
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina
Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 85
Arthur Thomas Ward resided here in Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1948
21 Jan 1948
Age 93
Death of Arthur Thomas Ward in Waccama, Columbus Co, North Carolina, USA
Waccama, Columbus Co, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24-1
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 214A
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 493; Family History Library Film: 803893
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 493; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 214A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bogue, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24-1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hallsboro, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Waccama, Columbus Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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