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Edith Ward 1890–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1890

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 12 Jan 1953

Death Location: Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery, Tabor City, Columbus County, N.C.

Father: David Ward

Mother: Dorcas Ward

Spouse(s): Harvey Shephard

Children(s): Lillie Shepard, Gardner Shepard, Emma Shepard

The story of Edith Ward began in 1890 in North Carolina. In 1900, Edith Ward resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca. In 1910, Edith Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina. Edith Ward married Harvey S Shephard, and had children including Emma Lee Shepard, Gardner Shepard, Lillie Shepard. Edith Ward passed away in 1953 in Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery, Tabor City, Columbus County, N.C..

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Biography

  • The story of Edith Ward began in 1890 in North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Edith Ward resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca.
  • In 1910, Edith Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Edith Ward married Harvey S Shephard, and had children including Emma Lee Shepard, Gardner Shepard, Lillie Shepard.
  • Edith Ward passed away in 1953 in Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery, Tabor City, Columbus County, N.C..

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

Edith Ward's Ancestors

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Edith Ward
1890–1953
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
David Jasper Ward
1848–1929
North Carolina
Dorcas (Ann) Ward
1866–1956
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Joshua (H) Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Joshua (C) Ward
1820–1900
South Carolina, United States of America
Sarha (Anne) Best
1825–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1775–1854
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860

Edith Ward's Descendants

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Edith Ward (5 Nov 1890–12 Jan 1953) m. Harvey (S) Shephard (20 December 1895–13 July 1962)
  1. 1. Lillie Shepard 1918–1982
  2. 2. Gardner Shepard 1920–1972
  3. 3. Emma (Lee) Shepard 1923–2007

Edith Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1890
5 Nov 1890
Birth of Edith Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 10
Edith Ward resided here in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 20
Edith Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1953
12 Jan 1953
Age 63
Death of Edith Ward in Tabor City R-1, Columbus, North Carolina
Tabor City R-1, Columbus, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1890
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 41.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1953
    Event Place: Tabor City R-1, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery, Tabor City, Columbus County, N.C.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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