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Donna Joyce Ward 1931–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1931

Birth Location: Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 15 Oct 1960

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

Father: Donald Ward

Mother: Eleanor Edgeworth

Spouse(s): John Turner

Children(s):

In 1931, Donna Joyce Ward entered the world in Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA, born to Donald Leroy Ward And Eleanor Elizabeth Edgeworth. In 1935, Donna Joyce Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan. In 1940, Donna Joyce Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA. Donna Joyce Ward married John Edwin Jack Turner. Donna Joyce Ward passed away in 1960 in Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1931, Donna Joyce Ward entered the world in Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA, born to Donald Leroy Ward And Eleanor Elizabeth Edgeworth.
  • In 1935, Donna Joyce Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan.
  • In 1940, Donna Joyce Ward resided in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
  • Donna Joyce Ward married John Edwin Jack Turner.
  • Donna Joyce Ward passed away in 1960 in Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Donald Ward
1911–1981
Birth Location: Bowerston, Ohio, USA
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Eleanor Edgeworth
1914–1995
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Turner
1924–2002
Birth Location: Grand Blanc, Genesee, Michigan
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Children(s)

Donna Ward's Ancestors

Self
Donna Ward
1931–1960
Birth Place: Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
Parents
Donald Leroy Ward
1911–1981
Bowerston, Ohio, USA
Eleanor (Elizabeth) Edgeworth
1914–1995
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
William (W) Ward
1880–1960
Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
Della (E) Ward
1883–1920
Scio, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Percy (Charles) Edgeworth
1885–1970
Essex, Ontario, Canada
Mary (Jane 'May') Oatman
1885–1957
Watertown Twp., Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Ward
1846–1917
1846–1934
James Kimmel
1860–1942
Mary Ianoggle
1860–1924
Franklin Oatman
1855–1943
Cynthia Bowerman
1853–1916
2nd-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

Donna Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1931
10 Aug 1931
Birth of Donna Joyce Ward in Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 4
Donna Joyce Ward resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan
Burton, Genesee, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 9
Donna Joyce Ward resided here in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1950
7 Jan 1950
Age 19
Donna Joyce Ward resided here in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1951
1951
Age 20
Donna Joyce Ward resided here in Muncie, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Indiana, USA
1960
15 Oct 1960
Age 29
Death of Donna Joyce Ward in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Bancroft, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Ball State Teachers College; Year: 1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A
    [3] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 61; Film Description: Genesee (1949 - 1950)
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01749; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 25-3A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1950
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 61; Film Description: Genesee (1949 - 1950)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Ball State Teachers College; Year: 1951

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1960
    Event Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    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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