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Benjamin Ward 1775–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1837

Death Location: Beech Fork, Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Ward

Mother: Celia Ward

Spouse(s): Catherine Harmon

Children(s): Susannah Ward

The story of Benjamin Ward began in 1775 in Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA. In 1784, Benjamin Ward resided in Onslow, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Ward married Catherine Harmon, and had children including Susannah Susan Susie Ward. Benjamin Ward passed away in 1837 in Beech Fork, Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ward began in 1775 in Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1784, Benjamin Ward resided in Onslow, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Ward married Catherine Harmon, and had children including Susannah Susan Susie Ward.
  • Benjamin Ward passed away in 1837 in Beech Fork, Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Benjamin Ward's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ward
1775–1837
Birth Place: Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Ward
1750–1820
Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
Celia Ward
1756–1844
Nottoway County, Virginia, United States of America
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Benjamin Ward's Descendants

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Benjamin Ward (1775–1837) m. Catherine Harmon (–1851)
  1. 1. Susannah ("Susan" "Susie") Ward 1827–1880 m. Moses (Phillips) Reverand 1825–1877
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Phillips 1852–1906 m. Jonathon (Ramsey) Wilson 1846–1928
      1. 1. Vina Wilson 1874–1959 m. MICHAEL TACKETT 1850–1925
        1. 1. Katie Tackett 1900–1986 m. Warner Hawkins 1893–1941

Benjamin Ward's Timeline

3 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Benjamin Ward in Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA
Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA
1784
1784
Age 9
Benjamin Ward resided here in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1837
1837
Age 62
Death of Benjamin Ward in Careyville, Tennessee, USA
Careyville, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Turkey Knob, Allegheny, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Careyville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beech Fork, Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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