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Dorcas Ann Ward 1866–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 April 1866

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 2 December 1956

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

Father: Joshua Ward

Mother: Sarha Best

Spouse(s): David Ward

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

In 1866, Dorcas Ann Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Joshua C Ward And Sarha Anne Best. In 1870, Dorcas Ann Ward resided in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Dorcas Ann Ward married David Jasper 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. Dorcas Ann Ward passed away in 1956 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Dorcas Ann Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Joshua C Ward And Sarha Anne Best.
  • In 1870, Dorcas Ann Ward resided in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Dorcas Ann Ward married David Jasper 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.
  • Dorcas Ann Ward passed away in 1956 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ward
1820–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
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Sarha Best
1825–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SB

Spouses(s)

David Ward
1848–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Edith Ward
1890–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Ellen Wright
1885–1976
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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
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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
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Dorcas Ward's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Ward
1866–1956
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Joshua C Ward
1820–1900
South Carolina, United States of America
Sarha (Anne) Best
1825–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorcas Ward's Descendants

1.
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Dorcas (Ann) Ward (28 April 1866–2 December 1956) m. David (Jasper) Ward (abt 1848–04 Dec 1929)
  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–

Dorcas Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1866
28 April 1866
Birth of Dorcas Ann Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1866
28 April 1866
Birth of Dorcas Ann Ward
None
1870
1870
Age 4
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 74
Dorcas Ann Ward resided here in Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1956
2 December 1956
Age 90
Death of Dorcas Ann Ward in Clarendon, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Clarendon, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1956
2 December 1956
Age 90
Death of Dorcas Ann Ward
None
1956
1956
Age 90
Dorcas Ann Ward - Probate in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 April 1866
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-32
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 41b; Enumeration District: 050
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 215A
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tabor City Tribune; Publication Date: 5 Dec 1956; Publication Place: Tabor City, North Carolina, USA; ,0.23320161,0.40892327,0.40425923&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 April 1866
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 215A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 41b; Enumeration District: 050

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Williams Twp, Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 382
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clarendon R1, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1956
    Event Place: Clarendon, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, North Carolina, Columbus County, Estate Records; Author: Columbus County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tabor City Tribune; Publication Date: 5 Dec 1956; Publication Place: Tabor City, North Carolina, USA; ,0.23320161,0.40892327,0.40425923&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1956
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, North Carolina, Columbus County, Estate Records; Author: Columbus County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court
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