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Asa Ward 1783–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1783

Birth Location: Martin Co., NC

Death Date: about 1855

Death Location: Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ward

Mother: Sally Biggs

Spouse(s): Patsy Watson, Patsy Watson

Children(s): Asa Jr, Asa Jr, Eliza Ward

In 1783, Asa Ward entered the world in Martin Co., NC, born to John Ward And Sally Biggs. In 1784, Asa Ward resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1790, Asa Ward resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. Asa Ward married Patsy Watson, and had children including Asa Ward Jr, Asa Ward Jr, Eliza Matilda Ward. Asa Ward passed away in 1855 in Johnston, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1783, Asa Ward entered the world in Martin Co., NC, born to John Ward And Sally Biggs.
  • In 1784, Asa Ward resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1790, Asa Ward resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • Asa Ward married Patsy Watson, and had children including Asa Ward Jr, Asa Ward Jr, Eliza Matilda Ward.
  • Asa Ward passed away in 1855 in Johnston, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward
1743–1810
Birth Location: Martin County, North Carolina, USA
JW
Sally Biggs
1758–1792
Birth Location: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina
SB

Spouses(s)

Patsy Watson
1790–1855
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
PW
Patsy Watson
1790–1855
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina
PW

Children(s)

Asa Jr
1815–1882
Birth Location: Johnston County, NC
AJ
Asa Jr
1815–1882
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina
AJ
Eliza Ward
1823–1900
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina
EW

Asa Ward's Ancestors

Self
Asa Ward
1783–1855
Birth Place: Martin Co., NC
Parents
John Ward
1743–1810
Martin County, North Carolina, USA
Sally Biggs
1758–1792
Williamston, Martin, North Carolina
Grandparents
William Ward
1699–1753
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Anne Speller
1714–1748
Chowan County, Albemarle, North Carolina Colony
Joseph Biggs
1717–1798
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Margaret Eastwood
1730–1783
Tyrell, Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1671–1748
Catherine White
1688–1748
Henry Sr.
1670–1727
Patience Swain
1666–1737
John Biggs
1690–1747
Sarah Browne
1688–1750
Thomas Eastwood
1697–1767
Ruth Cherry
1705–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Ward
1646–1671
Ann Freeman
1648–1671
John White
1660–1718
Sarah Keyser
1663–1715
Henry Speller
1650–1727
Patience Stiball
1634–
Stephen Swain
1666–1713
Patience Parris
1670–1738
Thomas Biggs
1648–1696
Mary Browne
1656–1696
William Browne
1668–1718
Christian Maule
1680–1719
John Eastwood
1675–1725
Frances DeRochelle
1677–1731
Faithful Cherry
1662–1727
Patience Willoughby
1662–1727

Asa Ward's Descendants

1.
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Asa Ward (1783–about 1855) m. Patsy Watson (30 JAN 1790–about 1855) m. Patsy Watson (30 January 1790–about 1855)
  1. 1. Asa (Ward) Jr 1815–1882 m. Patsey Richardson 1825–1880
    1. 1. Dempsey Ward 1847–1927
    2. 2. Anne Ward 1844–1934
    3. 3. Penelope Ward 1846–1923
    4. 4. Thomas (Ruffin) Ward 1854–1907
    5. 5. Ashley Ward 1845–1935
    6. 6. Frances Ward 1849–1939
  2. 2. Asa (Ward) Jr 1815–1882 m. Patsey Richardson 1825–1880
  3. 3. Eliza (Matilda) Ward 1823–1900 m. Phillip (Joseph) Sutton 1823–1864
    1. 1. Thomas (J.C.) Rogers 1865–
    2. 2. Lucian (Wright) Sutton 1853–1923 m. Madora (Ellen) Rogers 1860–1943
      1. 1. George (L) Sutton 1890–1940 m. Nannie (Davis) Siler 1890–1974
        1. 1. Louise (Siler) Sutton 1912–1990 m. Gary (Franklin) Bailey 1910–1989
      2. 2. Rebecca (J) Sutton 1878–1931 m. Roger (P) Boone 1874–1951 m. Roger (Price) Boone 1874–1951
        1. 1. Lavera Boone 1917–
        2. 2. Cyril (M) Boone 1900–1957 m. Bertha Woodell 1915–
      3. 3. Edgar Sutton 1887–1952 m. Nancy (Lavinia) Blanchard 1887–1948 m. Nannie (L) Blanchard 1887–1948
        1. 1. Mary (Ruth Sutton) Hart 1918–2005 m. Harvey (Graves) Hart 1917–2013
        2. 2. Doris (Sutton) Crutchfield 1921–2010 m. Wayland (Alexander) Crutchfield 1914–1992
        3. 3. Helen (Elizabeth) Sutton 1915–1990 m. Phillip Goodwin 1915–2007 m. Jennings (Bryan) Webster 1919–1999
        4. 4. Joseph (Roger) Sutton 1913–1986
        5. 5. Edgar (Charles) Sutton 1911–1913
      4. 4. Clara (E) Sutton 1877–1942 m. Thomas (Morgan) Boone 1876–1939
      5. 5. Phillip (Joseph) Sutton 1881– m. Lucy Brown 1879–
        1. 1. Bessie Sutton 1906–1987
      6. 6. David (Clifton) Sutton 1884–1940
      7. 7. Osborne (Wellington) Sutton 1898–
      8. 8. Ada (Roy) Sutton 1895–1966 m. Barrington (Harrison) Ellington 1873–1943 m. Harry (Lee) Wingfield 1901– m. Thomas (Terry Gaulden) Sr. 1892–1955
        1. 1. Pattie (Roy) Gaulden 1917–1919
        2. 2. Thomas (Terry Gaulden) Jr. 1918–1986 m. Jessie (Dinkle) Herndon 1916–1999
      9. 9. Nellie Sutton 1893–1958

Asa Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1783
1783
Birth of Asa Ward in Martin Co., NC
Martin Co., NC
1784
1784
Age 1
Asa Ward resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 7
Asa Ward resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 57
Asa Ward resided here in Johnson, North Carolina, USA
Johnson, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 67
Asa Ward resided here in District 9, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
District 9, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1855
about 1855
Age 72
Death of Asa Ward in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Martin Co., NC
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: M432_635; Page: 56A; Image: 117

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 481; Image: 599; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Johnson, North Carolina; Page: 267; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: M432_635; Page: 56A; Image: 117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: about 1855
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Index to Wills, 1855-1971; Wills, 1855-1960; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Wilson County); Probate Place: Wilson, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Index to Wills, 1855-1971; Wills, 1855-1960; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Wilson County); Probate Place: Wilson, North Carolina
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