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Benjamin Ward 1770–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 08 May 1822

Death Location: Bryan Co., Geogia

Father: Francis Sr.

Mother: Elizabeth Leger

Spouse(s): Ann Habersham

Children(s): Susan Ward, Isabella Ward, John Ward, 1 None, None None, Charles Ward

Benjamin Ward was born in 1770 in Nash, North Carolina, United States, the child of Francis Ward Sr And Elizabeth Love Leger. In 1830, Benjamin Ward resided in Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia, USA. Benjamin Ward married Ann Habersham, and had children including 1, Charles P Ward, Isabella Ward, John Ward, Susan Ward. Benjamin Ward passed away in 1822 in Bryan Co., Geogia.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Ward was born in 1770 in Nash, North Carolina, United States, the child of Francis Ward Sr And Elizabeth Love Leger.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Ward resided in Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin Ward married Ann Habersham, and had children including 1, Charles P Ward, Isabella Ward, John Ward, Susan Ward.
  • Benjamin Ward passed away in 1822 in Bryan Co., Geogia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Sr.
1730–1800
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
FS
Elizabeth Leger
1733–1795
Birth Location: St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
EL

Spouses(s)

Ann Habersham
1783–1862
Birth Location: Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, United States
AH

Children(s)

Susan Ward
1802–1830
Birth Location: Tivoli, GA
SW
Isabella Ward
1819–1868
Birth Location: Savannah, Dawson, Georgia, United States
IW
John Ward
1802–1868
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JW
1 None
1822–
Birth Location: –
1
None None
1818–1878
Birth Location: Milford Plantation, Bryan Co., GA
Charles Ward
1799–1868
Birth Location: Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
CW

Benjamin Ward's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ward
1770–1822
Birth Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Francis Ward Sr.
1730–1800
Nash, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Love) Leger
1733–1795
St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
0
1715–1758
St Johns Parish, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Sarah Childs
1702–1760
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Peter (Pierre Leger) II
1710–1762
St Phillips Parrish, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Mary Evans
1718–1795
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Frances Williams
1675–1715
Joseph Childs
1667–1717
Elizabeth Seabury
1661–
Pierre I
1660–1723
Marie Marin
1680–1722
Samuel Evans
1691–1770
Sarah Ambrose
1695–1736
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1620–1677
Margaret Lloyd
1620–
Richard Childe
1624–1691
Mary Truant
1644–1715
Jacques Leger
1625–1680
Elizabeth Bossu
1625–1698
Richard Evans
1660–1703
Elizabeth Hall
1673–1743
William Ambrose
1663–1729
Francoise Means
1663–1724

Benjamin Ward's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Ward (1770–08 May 1822) m. Ann Habersham (17 Dec 1783–25 Nov 1862)
  1. 1. Susan Ward 1802–1830 m. Edward (Henry) Footman 1797–1876
    1. 1. Susan (Ann Habersham) Footman 1829–1898
    2. 2. William (Maxwell Footman) Major 1826–1882 m. Mary (Maria Clara) Sanches 1841–1883
      1. 1. Mary (Clara) Footman 1854–1889
      2. 2. Eliza (Ward) Footman 1858–1934 m. Samuel (Fredrick) Travis 1855–
        1. 1. Anita Travis 1895–
        2. 2. Samual (F) Travis 1883–
        3. 3. Theodire Travis 1887–
        4. 4. Evelyn Travis 1889–
        5. 5. Albert (E) Travis 1892–
        6. 6. Robert (E L) Travis 1897–
    3. 3. Edward (Henry) Footman 1828–1862
  2. 2. Isabella Ward 1819–1868
  3. 3. John Ward 1802–1868
  4. 4. 1 1822–
  5. 5. 1818–1878 m. Jane (Rebecca) Mills 1826–1871
    1. 1. Robert (Mitchell Charlton) Ward 1861–1910 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Majors 1872–1897 m. Helena (Mellie "Mellie") Sessions 1879–1927 m. Ann (America "Annie") Folsom 1855–1891
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Ward 1889–1957
      2. 2. Sebron Ward 1886–1950
      3. 3. James (Needom) Ward 1887–1950
      4. 4. William (Sylvester) Ward 1895–1987
      5. 5. Henry (C) Ward 1897–1929
      6. 6. Janie Ward 1906–
      7. 7. Clayton Ward 1901–1970
    2. 2. Ann (Downing) Ward 1849–1897 m. William Downing 1852–1921
      1. 1. Michael Downing 1899–
      2. 2. William Downing 1902–
      3. 3. Hannah Downing 1897–
      4. 4. Junius (Alby) Downing 1893–1975
    3. 3. Benjamin (Habersham Ward) Jr 1852–1922 m. Laurah A. 1858–1922
      1. 1. Carl (R) Ward 1895–
    4. 4. George (Nathaniel) Ward 1869–1936 m. Mintie (A.) Page 1879–1948
      1. 1. Luzie Ward 1902–
      2. 2. Clarence Ward 1903–
      3. 3. Louise Ward 1907–
      4. 4. Jeffie Ward 1900–
    5. 5. 0 1858– m. Katherine ("Kate" Matalda) Clark 1868–1937
      1. 1. Thomas Waltin 1883–
      2. 2. Arthur Ward 1892–
      3. 3. Rubie Ward 1895–
      4. 4. Ida (Mae) Ward 1897–1968
    6. 6. Edward (F.) Ward 1849–1885 m. Ella (L) Turner 1850–1925
      1. 1. 1874–1942 m. Dorothy Adeline –1910
        1. 1. Thomas (Houston Ward) Jr. 1903–1945
      2. 2. Age: (47Marital Status: Widowed; Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House:) Mother 1869–1962 m. John (Roderick) Taggart 1862–1915
        1. 1. Age: (38Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House:) Wife 1901–
        2. 2. Age: (2Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House:) Daughter 1907–1998
        3. 3. Rebecca (Leslie) Gillis 1906–1991 m. David (B) Gillis 1892–1954
        4. 4. Age: (21Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House:) Sister 1898–1961 m. Bonnie 1895–1950
        5. 5. James (Edward Taggart) Sr. 1895–1969 m. Frieda (Ida) Jenni 1895–1985
      3. 3. 1886–1952 m. Helen (Louise) Cogswell 1908–1972
        1. 1. Edward (Ray) Ward 1934–1973
        2. 2. Gladys (Elaine) Ward 1930–1977 m. Vernon (Elihu) Bell 1927–2003
      4. 4. 1886–1955 m. William (Edward) Clemons 1885–1946
        1. 1. Eloise (W) Clemons 1912–2000
        2. 2. Frances (Lee) Clemons 1917–1919
      5. 5. 1889–1981 m. 1890–1959
        1. 1. Dale (William) Watson 1915–1991 m. Joyce (Maxine “Jimmie”) Coulter 1925–1998
        2. 2. Jack Watson 1911–1996 m. Lillian (Pauline) Scott 1912–1996
        3. 3. 1919–
        4. 4. 1924–
      6. 6. William (”Willie” E.) Ward 1872–
  6. 6. Charles (P) Ward 1799–1868

Benjamin Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Benjamin Ward in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States
1822
08 May 1822
Age 52
Death of Benjamin Ward in Bryan Co., Geogia
Bryan Co., Geogia
1830
1830
Age 60
Benjamin Ward resided here in Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia, USA
Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia, USA
1832
4 Jun 1832
Age 62
Benjamin Ward - Probate in Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Meriwether, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 20; Page: 214; Family History Library Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 May 1822
    Event Place: Bryan Co., Geogia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1832
    Event Place: Meriwether, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Meriwether County); Probate Place: Meriwether, Georgia
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