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Donald Leroy Ward 1911–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Mar 1911

Birth Location: Bowerston, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 30 Mar 1981

Death Location: Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Ward

Mother: Della Ward

Spouse(s): Eleanor Edgeworth

Children(s): Donna Ward, Donald Ward

The story of Donald Leroy Ward began in 1911 in Bowerston, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Donald Leroy Ward resided in Canton Ward 5, Stark, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Donald Leroy Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA. Donald Leroy Ward married Eleanor Elizabeth Edgeworth, and had children including Donald Leroy Ward, Donna Joyce Ward, Vickie Ward. Donald Leroy Ward passed away in 1981 in Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Donald Leroy Ward began in 1911 in Bowerston, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Donald Leroy Ward resided in Canton Ward 5, Stark, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Donald Leroy Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • Donald Leroy Ward married Eleanor Elizabeth Edgeworth, and had children including Donald Leroy Ward, Donna Joyce Ward, Vickie Ward.
  • Donald Leroy Ward passed away in 1981 in Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1880–1960
Birth Location: Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
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Della Ward
1883–1920
Birth Location: Scio, Harrison, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Edgeworth
1914–1995
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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Children(s)

Donna Ward
1931–1960
Birth Location: Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
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Donald Ward
1939–2018
Birth Location: Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
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Donald Ward's Ancestors

Self
Donald Ward
1911–1981
Birth Place: Bowerston, Ohio, USA
Parents
William W Ward
1880–1960
Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
Della (E) Ward
1883–1920
Scio, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Hugh (A) Ward
1846–1917
Washington Township, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
1846–1934
Carroll County, Ohio, USA
James (P) Kimmel
1860–1942
Harrison Co, Ohio, USA
Mary Ianoggle
1860–1924
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Warde
1823–1865
Sarah Boyls
1824–1885
William Simmons
1819–1886
Sarah "Sally"
1819–1856
Joseph Kimmel
1832–1901
Catharine Kimmel
1828–1860
William Isnogle
1817–1892
Lydia Isnogle
1817–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1805–
Nancy McFee
1804–1883
Hugh Boyle
1808–1862
Mary Hamel
1810–1862
John Simmons
1778–1836
Susanna Knie
1780–1823
William Kendall
1761–1828
Youlyanna Barnhouse
1791–1865
1800–1886
Elizabeth Kimmel
1808–1891
John Diveley
1793–1880
Hannah Wolf
1796–1879
Henry Isennagle
1767–1849
Maria Drews-Sprenger
1775–1841
Henry Yingling
1785–1834
Barbara Young
1787–1830

Donald Ward's Descendants

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Donald (Leroy) Ward (04 Mar 1911–30 Mar 1981) m. Eleanor (Elizabeth) Edgeworth (30 May 1914–12 Mar 1995)
  1. 1. Donna (Joyce) Ward 1931–1960 m. John (Edwin "Jack") Turner 1924–2002
  2. 2. Donald (Leroy) Ward 1939–2018

Donald Ward's Timeline

8 Records

1911
04 Mar 1911
Birth of Donald Leroy Ward in Bowerston, Ohio, USA
Bowerston, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Canton Ward 5, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton Ward 5, Stark, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1934
1934
Age 23
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Flint, Michigan, USA
Flint, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan
Burton, Genesee, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 29
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 29
Donald Leroy Ward resided here in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1981
30 Mar 1981
Age 70
Death of Donald Leroy Ward in Davison, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Davison, Genesee, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Bowerston, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1266
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Celina, Mercer, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-18
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Birth Index
    [5] Michigan, Death Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-07-0176; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 984; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340719
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canton Ward 5, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 984; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340719

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Celina, Mercer, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-18
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Celina, Mercer, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03114; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-18
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1266

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davison, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Flint, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1981
    Event Place: Davison, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-07-0176; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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