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David Jasper Ward 1848–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1848

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 04 Dec 1929

Death Location: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joshua Ward

Mother: Milla Ward

Spouse(s): Dorcas Ward

Children(s): Edith Ward, Ellen Wright, Edmund Ward, Edward Ward, Everette Ward, Annie Ward, Viola Ward, Bertha Ward, Jesse Ward

The story of David Jasper Ward began in 1848 in North Carolina. David Jasper Ward married Dorcas Ann Ward, and had children including Annie Ward, Bertha Ann Ward, Edith Ward, Edmund Ward, Edward David Ward, Ellen Wright, Everette Ward, Jesse Ward, Viola Ward. David Jasper Ward passed away in 1929 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Jasper Ward began in 1848 in North Carolina.
  • David Jasper Ward married Dorcas Ann Ward, and had children including Annie Ward, Bertha Ann Ward, Edith Ward, Edmund Ward, Edward David Ward, Ellen Wright, Everette Ward, Jesse Ward, Viola Ward.
  • David Jasper Ward passed away in 1929 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ward
1819–1897
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Milla Ward
1835–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Spouses(s)

Dorcas Ward
1866–1956
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Edith Ward
1890–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina
EW
Ellen Wright
1885–1976
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
EW
Edmund Ward
1888–1969
Birth Location: North Carolina
EW
Edward Ward
1890–1964
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
EW
Everette Ward
1892–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina
EW
Annie Ward
1895–1972
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Viola Ward
1905–1967
Birth Location: North Carolina
VW
Bertha Ward
1907–1993
Birth Location: North Carolina
BW
Jesse Ward
1909–1986
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina
JW

David Ward's Ancestors

Self
David Ward
1848–1929
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Joshua H Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Grandparents
John Ward
1775–1854
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
Brunswick co NC, North Carolina, USA
William (Norris) Jr
1800–1876
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
Horry County, S.C.
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811

David Ward's Descendants

1.
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David (Jasper) Ward (abt 1848–04 Dec 1929) m. Dorcas (Ann) Ward (28 April 1866–2 December 1956)
  1. 1. Edith Ward 1890–1953 m. Harvey (S) Shephard 1895–1962
    1. 1. Lillie Shepard 1918–1982
    2. 2. Gardner Shepard 1920–1972
    3. 3. Emma (Lee) Shepard 1923–2007
  2. 2. Ellen Wright 1885–1976 m. Grover (Cleveland) Wright 1885–1966
    1. 1. Grady Wright 1919–1955
    2. 2. Winston Wright 1925–1957
    3. 3. Dennis (Tucker) Wright 1919–2007 m. Alice (Lois) Hudson 1923–2017
    4. 4. David (Jerusalem) Wright 1913–1974
    5. 5. Doctor (Franklin) Wright 1911–1984 m. Annie (Blake) Wright 1919–1998
      1. 1. Peggy (W) Wright 1941–1998
      2. 2. Rex (Wright) Sr 1951–1997
      3. 3. Rossie (Franklin) Wright 1947–2021
      4. 4. Cecil (Deleon) Wright 1937–2006
    6. 6. Brady Wright 1916–1982 m. Louise Wright 1913–
    7. 7. Theodore Wright 1914–
    8. 8. Thurgood Wright 1928–2005
  3. 3. Edmund Ward 1888–1969 m. Sylvia (Carolina) Fowler 1901–1978
    1. 1. David (Kelly) Ward 1936–1937
    2. 2. Dora Ward 1923–
  4. 4. Edward (David) Ward 1890–1964 m. Nancy Stanley 1896–1955
    1. 1. Raleigh (Owens) Ward 1922–1992
    2. 2. Baungh Ward 1922–
  5. 5. Everette Ward 1892–1953
  6. 6. Annie Ward 1895–1972
  7. 7. Viola Ward 1905–1967
  8. 8. Bertha (Ann) Ward 1907–1993
  9. 9. Jesse Ward 1909–1986 m. Mag Ward 1913–

David Ward's Timeline

17 Records

1843
8 March 1843
Birth of David Jasper Ward in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1843
08 Mar 1843
Birth of David Jasper Ward in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1848
abt 1848
Birth of David Jasper Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 2
David Jasper Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 12
David Jasper Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 12
David Jasper Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 22
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 52
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 62
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1918
Abt 1918
Age 70
David Jasper Ward resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 72
David Jasper Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1929
3 December 1929
Age 81
Death of David Jasper Ward in Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1929
03 Dec 1929
Age 81
Death of David Jasper Ward in Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1929
04 Dec 1929
Age 81
Burial of David Jasper Ward in Bethel (Columbus County), Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Bethel (Columbus County), Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1843
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] Indiana, U.S., CIVIL War Soldier Database Index
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1843
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 126D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0419.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 41.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M432_626; Page: 250A; Image: .
    [9] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1848
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 245B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 482; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M432_626; Page: 250A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 482; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 245B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 126D; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0419.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 41.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1918
    Record Source: U.S., Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty in the District of Columbia; NAI Number: 1159403; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System (World

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 24 Apr 1861.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 December 1929
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Bethel (Columbus County), Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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