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Edward Ward 1530–1606 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1530

Birth Location: Penkridge, Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 20 Jan 1606

Death Location: Staffordshire, England

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Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elam

Children(s): Thomas Ward

In 1530, Edward Ward entered the world in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, born to Richard Ward And Elizabeth Ward. Edward Ward married Elizabeth Elam, and had children including Thomas Ward. Edward Ward passed away in 1606 in Staffordshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1530, Edward Ward entered the world in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, born to Richard Ward And Elizabeth Ward.
  • Edward Ward married Elizabeth Elam, and had children including Thomas Ward.
  • Edward Ward passed away in 1606 in Staffordshire, England.

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Edward Ward's Ancestors

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Edward Ward
1530–1606
Birth Place: Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
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Edward Ward's Descendants

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Edward Ward (1530–20 Jan 1606) m. Elizabeth Elam (1533–27 JAN 1581)
  1. 1. Thomas Ward 1558–1607 m. Joan COLEMAN 1557–
    1. 1. Thomas Ward 1588–1660 m. Joana Smyth 1594–
      1. 1. Thomas Ward 1627–1677 m. Mary (Ann) Smith 1630–1696
        1. 1. Thomas Ward 1650–1728 m. Joanna Raynor 1650–1716

Edward Ward's Timeline

3 Records

1530
1530
Birth of Edward Ward in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
1606
20 JAN 1606
Age 76
Death of Edward Ward in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
1606
20 Jan 1606
Age 76
Burial of Edward Ward in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1530
    Event Place: Penkridge, Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Shropshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 JAN 1606
    Event Place: Penkridge, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1606
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

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