YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Billy Ray Ward 1923–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1923

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 21 November 1956

Death Location: Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Winston Ward

Mother: Rubye Daily

Spouse(s): Lucy Hawkins

Children(s):

The story of Billy Ray Ward began in 1923 in Kentucky. In 1930, Billy Ray Ward resided in Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky. In 1935, Billy Ray Ward resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky. Billy Ray Ward married Lucy Ann Hawkins, and had children including Cindy Lou Ward, Winston Carr Ward. Billy Ray Ward passed away in 1956 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Billy Ward
BW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Billy Ray Ward began in 1923 in Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Billy Ray Ward resided in Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky.
  • In 1935, Billy Ray Ward resided in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky.
  • Billy Ray Ward married Lucy Ann Hawkins, and had children including Cindy Lou Ward, Winston Carr Ward.
  • Billy Ray Ward passed away in 1956 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Winston Ward
1897–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky
WW
Rubye Daily
1902–2001
Birth Location: Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky, United States of America
RD

Spouses(s)

Lucy Hawkins
1924–2002
Birth Location: California
LH

Children(s)

Billy Ward's Ancestors

Self
Billy Ward
1923–1956
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Winston Ottis Ward
1897–1950
Kentucky
Rubye (Laveda) Daily
1902–2001
Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Rufus (Hiram) Ward
1872–1922
Bardwell, Carlisle, Kentucky, United States
Dora (Missipsa) Warterfield
1872–1950
Hazel, Calloway, Kentucky, United States
Eric (Claude) Daily
1879–1916
Calloway, Kentucky
Lillie (May) Hargrove
1883–1973
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ward
1845–1873
Sara Callie
1840–1923
Waterfield
1840–1921
Artamissa Mathes
1843–1922
William Dailey
1849–1929
Eldora Blakley
1861–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ward
1817–1902
Mildred ONeal
1818–1913
Peter Warterfield
1807–1883
Susan Fraser
1814–1844
William Mathes
1803–
Eliza Ramsey
1805–1895

Billy Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1923
17 May 1923
Birth of Billy Ray Ward in Kentucky
Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 7
Billy Ray Ward resided here in Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky
Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 12
Billy Ray Ward resided here in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky
Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Billy Ray Ward resided here in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
1956
21 November 1956
Age 33
Death of Billy Ray Ward in Paducah
Paducah

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1923
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 671
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1335; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 73-25
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-18-4474; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky; Roll: 768; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 495.0; FHL microfilm: 2340503.
    [6] Kentucky Birth Index
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky; Roll: 768; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 495.0; FHL microfilm: 2340503.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1335; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 73-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1335; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 73-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 671

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Presque Isle
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Paducah Sun; Publication Date: 22 Nov 1956; Publication Place: Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.55445856,0.14611271,0.9671063&

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 November 1956
    Event Place: Paducah
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-18-4474; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Paducah Sun; Publication Date: 22 Nov 1956; Publication Place: Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.55445856,0.14611271,0.9671063&

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Billy Ward

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE