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Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward 1893–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1893

Birth Location: Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 19 Apr 1960

Death Location: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States

Father: James Ward

Mother: Susan Woodell

Spouse(s): Alice Walker

Children(s): Hubert Ward, Leona Ward, Emma Ward, Beatrice Ward, Irene Ward, Leon Ward, Sylvia Ward, Harvel Ward, James Ward

The story of Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward began in 1893 in Arkansas, United States. In 1900, Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided in Danville Town, Yell, Arkansas. In 1910, Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided in Lamar, Yell, Arkansas. Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward married Alice Damon Walker, and had children including Beatrice Evelyn Ward, Emma Grace Ward, Harvel William Ward, Hubert Ward, Irene Bernice Ward, James Charles Ward, Leon Richard Ward, Leona Mae Ward, Sylvia Louise Ward. Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward passed away in 1960 in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward began in 1893 in Arkansas, United States.
  • In 1900, Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided in Danville Town, Yell, Arkansas.
  • In 1910, Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided in Lamar, Yell, Arkansas.
  • Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward married Alice Damon Walker, and had children including Beatrice Evelyn Ward, Emma Grace Ward, Harvel William Ward, Hubert Ward, Irene Bernice Ward, James Charles Ward, Leon Richard Ward, Leona Mae Ward, Sylvia Louise Ward.
  • Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward passed away in 1960 in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Burton Ward's Ancestors

Self
Burton Ward
1893–1960
Birth Place: Arkansas, United States
Parents
James Joseph "Jim" Ward
1862–1936
Arkansas
Susan (Angeline) Woodell
1858–1938
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James ("Jim" William) Ward
1836–1896
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
Mahulda ("Mahany" Jane) Makula
1830–1892
Perry County, Tennessee, USA
George (Washington) Woodall
1818–1861
Salsbury, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Evaline) Smith
1823–1861
Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Minor Ward
1806–1890
Mary Steele
1807–1883
James Woodall
1798–1855
Eliza
1804–1870
Leonard Smith
1802–
Rebecca Workman
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ward
1760–1831
Nancy Crompton
1777–1860
Thomas Workman
1777–
Elizabeth Garren
1779–

Burton Ward's Descendants

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Burton ("Birk" Jefferson) Ward (2 Jan 1893–19 Apr 1960) m. Alice (Damon) Walker (15 Jul 1894–29 OCT 1991)
  1. 1. Hubert Ward 1914–1916
  2. 2. Leona (Mae) Ward 1918–1919
  3. 3. Emma (Grace) Ward 1920–2010
  4. 4. Beatrice (Evelyn) Ward 1923–2009
  5. 5. Irene (Bernice) Ward 1926–2006 m. James (Glendon) Cox 1919–1983
  6. 6. Leon (Richard) Ward 1932–1965
  7. 7. Sylvia (Louise) Ward 1934–1983 m. Hurman (Edward) Gordon 1929–1984
  8. 8. Harvel (William) Ward 1916–1960
  9. 9. James (Charles) Ward 1921–1995

Burton Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1893
2 Jan 1893
Birth of Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward in Arkansas, United States
Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 7
Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided here in Danville Town, Yell, Arkansas
Danville Town, Yell, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 17
Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided here in Lamar, Yell, Arkansas
Lamar, Yell, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 37
Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided here in Dutch Creek, Yell, Arkansas
Dutch Creek, Yell, Arkansas
1952
1952
Age 59
Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward resided here in Modesto, California, USA
Modesto, California, USA
1960
19 Apr 1960
Age 67
Death of Burton "Birk" Jefferson Ward in Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States
Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1893
    Event Place: Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dutch Creek, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: 99; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 291.0.
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Arkansas; Roll: 1530581; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: T623_80; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 152.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lamar, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Danville Town, Yell, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: T623_80; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 152.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lamar, Yell, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lamar, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dutch Creek, Yell, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dutch Creek, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: 99; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 291.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Modesto, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sevier, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Arkansas; Roll: 1530581; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1960
    Event Place: Turlock, Stanislaus, California, United States
    Record Source: California Death Index

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