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Benjamin Ward 1788–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1788

Birth Location: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 07 Sep 1843

Death Location: Montford Point, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA

Father: David Ward

Mother: Abigail Ward

Spouse(s): Miriam Ward, Sarah Smiles

Children(s): Mary Ward, James Ward, Beneter Ward, Aseneth Ward, Margaret Ward, Benjamin Ward, Edward Ward, Ann Ward, Beneter Ward, Alice Ward, Margaret Ward, Benjamin Ward, Richard Ward, Ruthy Ward

Benjamin Ward was born in 1788 in Onslow, North Carolina, United States, the child of David Ward And Abigail Ward. In 1812, Benjamin Ward resided in Onslow County Regiment, NC. Benjamin Ward married Miriam Ward, Sarah Smiles, and had children including Alice Ann Ward, Ann Mariah Ward, Aseneth Amanda Ward, Beneter Ward, Benjamin Bess E Curtwright Ward, Benjamin Bess Ward, Edward Jackson Ward, James Monroe Ward, Margaret Ann Ward, Margaret Ward, Mary Holland Ward, Richard G Ward, Ruthy A Ward. Benjamin Ward passed away in 1843 in Montford Point, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Ward was born in 1788 in Onslow, North Carolina, United States, the child of David Ward And Abigail Ward.
  • In 1812, Benjamin Ward resided in Onslow County Regiment, NC.
  • Benjamin Ward married Miriam Ward, Sarah Smiles, and had children including Alice Ann Ward, Ann Mariah Ward, Aseneth Amanda Ward, Beneter Ward, Benjamin Bess E Curtwright Ward, Benjamin Bess Ward, Edward Jackson Ward, James Monroe Ward, Margaret Ann Ward, Margaret Ward, Mary Holland Ward, Richard G Ward, Ruthy A Ward.
  • Benjamin Ward passed away in 1843 in Montford Point, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA.

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Benjamin Ward's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ward
1788–1843
Birth Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Parents
David Ward
1755–1799
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Abigail Ward
1755–1807
Of, Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ward's Descendants

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Benjamin Ward (26 Jan 1788–07 Sep 1843) m. Miriam Ward (25 Jan 1795–21 Sep 1837) m. Sarah Smiles (1882–)
  1. 1. Mary (Holland) Ward 1810–1881
  2. 2. James (Monroe) Ward 1824–1853
  3. 3. Beneter Ward 1810–1850
  4. 4. Aseneth (Amanda) Ward 1822–1860
  5. 5. Margaret (Ann) Ward 1812–1859
  6. 6. Benjamin (Bess) Ward 1847–1940
  7. 7. Edward (Jackson) Ward 1819–1846
  8. 8. Ann (Mariah) Ward 1829–1863
  9. 9. Beneter Ward 1810–1850
  10. 10. Alice (Ann) Ward 1827–
  11. 11. Margaret Ward 1812–1859
  12. 12. Benjamin ("Bess" E. Curtwright) Ward 1847–1940
  13. 13. Richard (G) Ward 1831–1893 m. Matilda (Caroline) Cox 1832–1877 m. Amjane Ward 1839–
    1. 1. Caroline (Abigail) Ward 1864–
    2. 2. Mary (C.) Ward 1854–
    3. 3. Miram (Roberts) Ward 1856–
    4. 4. William (Alonzo) Ward 1859–
    5. 5. Jim Ward
    6. 6. James (Monroe) Ward 1866–1961
    7. 7. Richard (Edward) Ward 1862–1932
    8. 8. Edward (Benjamin) Ward 1853–1853
    9. 9. Ora (Lena) Ward 1869–1937
    10. 10. Beulor (D.) Costan 1865–
  14. 14. Ruthy (A) Ward 1817–1891 m. Col (Claiborn Dock) Parrish 1807–1885
    1. 1. Thomas Parish 1855–1858
    2. 2. Nancy (Nannie) Parrish 1853–1915
    3. 3. M (Frances) Parrish 1843–1917
    4. 4. Ann Parrish 1845–1912
    5. 5. Emma Lockhart 1849–1891 m. John (E.) Lockhart 1843–1897
      1. 1. Lilly (Lockart) Parrish 1871–1953 m. Will (L) Parrish 1869–1910
        1. 1. Lillian Parrish 1901–
        2. 2. Margaret Parrish 1906–1984
        3. 3. Emma (P) Smith 1904–2003
        4. 4. Lakchart Parrish 1896–1965 m. Lillian H 1902–
        5. 5. Borden (C.) Parrish 1901–1967 m. Julia (Catherine) Belsches 1905–
        6. 6. Julian (G) Parrish 1908–1981 m. Alberta (S) Parrish 1913–
        7. 7. William (Leigh) Parrish 1894–1946 m. Vernie Parrish 1897–1958
    6. 6. Edward (James) Parrish 1845–1920 m. Rosa Bryan 1852–1927
      1. 1. H (G) Parrish 1874–1929 m. Eliza Parash 1883–1951
        1. 1. Buelon Parrish 1809–1966
        2. 2. Clamel Parrish 1914–1974
        3. 3. Hoarce Parrish 1924–
        4. 4. Harris Parrish 1923–1996
        5. 5. Emes Parash 1916–1990
        6. 6. Dorris (M) Parrish 1921–
        7. 7. Herman Parrish 1926–1992
        8. 8. Venia Parash 1918–
        9. 9. Rurland (H) Parish 1910–
        10. 10. Birta (L) Parrish 1911–2007 m. Raymond Wortham 1909–
        11. 11. Walter Parash 1908–1977 m. Ethel Carroll 1906–1988
        12. 12. Zennie (F) Parrish 1917–1991 m. Peggy (Ann) Parrish 1920–1988
      2. 2. Lily (V) Parish 1877–1948 m. Robert (Lee) Flowers 1870–1951
        1. 1. Sybil (Parrish) Flowers 1909–1993
        2. 2. Rosa (Virginia) Flowers 1906–1966

Benjamin Ward's Timeline

7 Records

1788
26 Jan 1788
Birth of Benjamin Ward in Onslow co, North Carolina, USA
Onslow co, North Carolina, USA
1788
26 Jan 1788
Birth of Benjamin Ward in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1812
1812
Age 24
Benjamin Ward resided here in Onslow County Regiment, NC
Onslow County Regiment, NC
1830
1830
Age 42
Benjamin Ward resided here in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1843
07 Sep 1843
Age 55
Death of Benjamin Ward in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1843
07 Sep 1843
Age 55
Death of Benjamin Ward in Onslow, North Carolina, United States
Onslow, North Carolina, United States
1845
07 Sep 1845
Age 57
Death of Benjamin Ward in Onslow co, North Carolina, USA
Onslow co, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1788
    Event Place: Onslow co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1788
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Onslow County Regiment, NC

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1843
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1845
    Event Place: Onslow co, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1843
    Event Place: Onslow, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montford Point, Onslow County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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