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Benjamin Ward 1717–1767 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717-09-18

Birth Location: Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA

Death Date: 1767

Death Location: Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Richard Ward

Mother: Frances Stanley

Spouse(s): Mary Duke

Children(s): Joshua Ward

In 1717, Benjamin Ward entered the world in Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA, born to Richard Ward And Frances Stanley. Benjamin Ward married Mary Duke, and had children including Joshua Ward. Benjamin Ward passed away in 1767 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1717, Benjamin Ward entered the world in Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA, born to Richard Ward And Frances Stanley.
  • Benjamin Ward married Mary Duke, and had children including Joshua Ward.
  • Benjamin Ward passed away in 1767 in Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Ward
1692–1762
Birth Location: Varina Parish,Henrico,Virginia,USA
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Frances Stanley
1700–1744
Birth Location: Henrico,,Virginia,USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Duke
1719–1805
Birth Location: Pease Hill,Brunswick,Virginia,USA
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Children(s)

Joshua Ward
1760–1833
Birth Location: ,,Virginia,USA
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Benjamin Ward's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ward
1717–1767
Birth Place: Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA
Parents
Richard Ward
1692–1762
Varina Parish,Henrico,Virginia,USA
Frances Stanley
1700–1744
Henrico,,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ward's Descendants

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Benjamin Ward (1717-09-18–1767) m. Mary Duke (1719–1805-10-08)
  1. 1. Joshua Ward 1760–1833 m. Rhoda Stiff 1755–1801
    1. 1. Rody Ward 1794–1833
    2. 2. Dr (Thomas) Ward 1783–1836
    3. 3. Sealy Ward 1779–1830
    4. 4. Rachel Ward 1790–1837 m. Abner Duncan 1795–1869
      1. 1. elizabeth duncan 1818– m. joseph (campbell) large 1810–1863
        1. 1. melvina large 1847–1901 m. Isom Goins 1841–1863
        2. 2. William (B) Large 1849–1918
        3. 3. Joseph (S) Large 1844–1896
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Large 1840–
        5. 5. Jonathan (Milton) Large 1839–1892
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Duncan 1826–1880

Benjamin Ward's Timeline

3 Records

1717
1717-09-18
Birth of Benjamin Ward in Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA
Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA
1767
1767
Age 50
Death of Benjamin Ward in ,Warren,North Carolina,USA
,Warren,North Carolina,USA
1767
15 Jul 1767
Age 50
Benjamin Ward - Probate in Onslow, North Carolina, USA
Onslow, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717-09-18
    Event Place: Cumberland Parish,Lunenburg,Virginia,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: ,Warren,North Carolina,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Onslow County, North Carolina), 1735-1968; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Onslow County); Probate Place: Onslow, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1767
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Onslow County, North Carolina), 1735-1968; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Onslow County); Probate Place: Onslow, North Carolina
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