YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq 1694–1766 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1694

Birth Location: Varina, Henrico, Virginia

Death Date: 18 Sep 1766

Death Location: Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America

Father: Richard {VA}

Mother: Mary Elam

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Aldridge

Children(s): Mary Ward

The story of Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq began in 1694 in Varina, Henrico, Virginia. Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq married Elizabeth E Aldridge, and had children including Mary Scott Ward. Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq passed away in 1766 in Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America.

Find more search results for Colonel Esq
CE

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:
B
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 Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq began in 1694 in Varina, Henrico, Virginia.
  • Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq married Elizabeth E Aldridge, and had children including Mary Scott Ward.
  • Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq passed away in 1766 in Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Colonel Esq's Ancestors

Self
Colonel Esq
1694–1766
Birth Place: Varina, Henrico, Virginia
Parents
Richard Edward H. Ward (Richard) {VA}
1666–1713
Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Elam
1675–1713
Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Elizabeth Blackmón
1640–1721
Arrived to Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia in 1648
Martin (Elam (Thomas, James) {+ 3.10}) (GGU-MPMMP)
1635–1695
Thurnscoe, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Captain Esquire
1620–1656
Elizabeth Regemort
1625–1660
Thomas GGF-MMMMMM})
1597–1687
Mary Shirecliffe
1609–1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Blackmón
1588–1696
Elizabeth Myles
1589–1635
James (Ellam)
1571–1619
Alice Shirecliffe
1571–1619

Colonel Esq's Descendants

1.
CE
Colonel (Edward II H. Ward,) Esq (22 Mar 1694–18 Sep 1766) m. Elizabeth (E) Aldridge (23 July 1703–24 Nov 1767)
  1. 1. Mary (Scott) Ward 1738–1827 m. William Williams 1740–1795
    1. 1. Elizabeth Williams 1755–1820 m. Welcome Durrence 1738–1808
      1. 1. Margaret ("Peggy") Durrance 1790–1855 m. William (Irvan) Carter 1790–1854
        1. 1. Margaret Carter 1806–1880 m. William (P) Brooker 1804–1857
        2. 2. Jesse (Seke CARTER) ❤️ 1836–1907
        3. 3. David (Jefferson) Carter 1834–1912
        4. 4. Elizabeth Carter 1823–1898
        5. 5. Isaac (D) Carter 1832–1907
        6. 6. George (Washington) Carter 1824–1892
        7. 7. Sarah Carter 1808–1887
        8. 8. Nancy Carter 1812–1916
        9. 9. William (Irvan Carter) Jr. 1814–1864
        10. 10. Elizabeth (Jane) Carter 1818–1891
        11. 11. Jane CARTER 1818–1843
        12. 12. Maria Durrence 1822–1905
        13. 13. William (Irvan) Durrance 1825–1882 m. Louvina Prescott 1816–1890
        14. 14. Jane Durrance 1832–
        15. 15. William (Isaac) Carter 1826–1864 m. Mary (Ann) Robinson 1815–1889
        16. 16. Maria (Durrance) Bennett 1822–
        17. 17. Caroline Durrance 1831–1880
      2. 2. Joseph (Lemuel Durrence) I 1782–1862 m. Cecelia (Elizabeth) Tippins 1781–1880
        1. 1. Capt. (Francis Marion) Durrance 1809–1876 m. Primeon (Ann Matilda "Primmie" Robertson (Stephens)) (Durrance) 1817–1896
        2. 2. Cecelia ("Celia" Elizabeth) Durrance 1813–1899 m. Willoughby Tillis 1808–1895
        3. 3. Joseph (Lemuel Durrance) II 1817–1886 m. Winaford (Maria) Poppell 1830–1862 m. Elizabeth (Matilda) Poppell 1827–1906
    2. 2. William (Walter "Choctaw Bill") Williams 1761–1828

Colonel Esq's Timeline

2 Records

1694
22 Mar 1694
Birth of Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq in Varina, Henrico, Virginia
Varina, Henrico, Virginia
1766
18 Sep 1766
Age 72
Death of Colonel Edward II H. Ward, Esq in Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America
Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1694
    Event Place: Varina, Henrico, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1766
    Event Place: Swansboro, Onslow, North Carolina, British Colonial America

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