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Elijah Ward 1891 – 1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1891

Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 29 Jun 1956

Death Location: Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina

Father: William Ward

Mother: Delphia Ward

Spouse(s): Mattie Keene

Children(s): Lear Ward, Bethel Ward, Elijah Ward

The story of Elijah Ward began in 1891 in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. In 1900, Elijah Ward resided in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA. Elijah Ward married Mattie Keene, and had children including Lear Sallie Ward, Bethel Lee Ward, Elijah Earl Ward. Elijah Ward passed away in 1956 in Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Ward began in 1891 in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Elijah Ward resided in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Elijah Ward married Mattie Keene, and had children including Lear Sallie Ward, Bethel Lee Ward, Elijah Earl Ward.
  • Elijah Ward passed away in 1956 in Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1866 – 1926
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Delphia Ward
1871 – 1928
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Keene
1891 – 1939
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Lear Ward
1916 – 2007
Birth Location: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
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Bethel Ward
1919 – 1923
Birth Location: Wilson, North Carolina, United States
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Elijah Ward
1921 – 2003
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elijah Ward's Ancestors

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Elijah Ward
1891 – 1956
Birth Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Ruffin Ward
1866 – 1926
North Carolina
Delphia Ward
1871 – 1928
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Ward's Descendants

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Elijah Ward (20 Jul 1891 – 29 Jun 1956) m. Mattie Keene (18 Feb 1891 – 3 October 1939)
  1. 1. Lear (Sallie) Ward (13 Aug 1916 – Abt 2007) m. Joseph (Clifton) Barfield (19 Jan 1915 – 07 AUG 1993)
    1. 1. Peggy (Anne) Barfield (24 Aug 1936 – 14 Oct 2000) m. Kenneth (Edward) Fulghum (abt 1926 – 5 Oct 2013)
      1. 1. Deborah (Jean (Debbie)) Fulghum (24 March 1956 – ) m. Ralph (Edgar) Durham (8August 1981 – )
      2. 2. Kenneth (Edward (Kenny)) Fulghum (2 August 1959 – ) m. Rochelle (Diane) Spencer (7 Apr 1959 – )
        1. 1. Kristen Fulghum
        2. 2. Bryan Fulghum
      3. 3. Steven (Craig) Fulghum (18 November 1960 – 13 November 2016) m. Janet E (Jul 1961 – )
        1. 1. Meghan (Elizabeth) Fulghum (Mar 1991 – ) m. Stickles
        2. 2. Paul Fulghum
        3. 3. Craig Fulghum
        4. 4. Brittany Fulghum
    2. 2. Shelby (Jean) Barfield (1938 – 28 Mar 2012) m. George (Herman) Gray (abt 1938 – 17 Sep 2005)
      1. 1. Karen (Renee) Gray (25 June 1966 – ) m. Mark Evans (1959 – )
        1. 1. Elizabeth Evans
        2. 2. Daniel Evans
    3. 3. Joseph (Clifton) Barfield (3 Jan 1945 – ) m. Lois (Faye) Stancil (21 Apr 1944 – 30 Dec 2019)
      1. 1. Rhonda Barfield (30 August 1966 – ) m. Newsome m. Johnny Price m. Benny Davis
        1. 1. Clay Price
      2. 2. Joseph (Chris) Barfield (27 Nov 1973 – ) m. Christy
        1. 1. Connor Barfield (June 30, 2000 – )
        2. 2. Courtney Barfield
        3. 3. Connor Barfield
    4. 4. Earl (Wayne) Barfield (Jan 1952 – ) m. Carole Collier (19 Jun 1952 – )
      1. 1. Rebecca (Nicole) Barfield (July 1982 – ) m. Jimmy (Faison) Williford (27 Nov 1980 – )
  2. 2. Bethel (Lee) Ward (11 Oct 1919 – 14 Dec 1923)
  3. 3. Elijah (Earl) Ward (abt 1921 – 21 May 2003)

Elijah Ward's Timeline

9 Records

1890
22 Jul 1890
Birth of Elijah Ward in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
1891
20 Jul 1891
Birth of Elijah Ward in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 9
Elijah Ward resided here in Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Elijah Ward resided here in Spring Hill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Spring Hill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Elijah Ward resided here in Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Elijah Ward resided here in Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Elijah Ward resided here in Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina
Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 49
Elijah Ward resided here in Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
1956
29 Jun 1956
Age 65
Death of Elijah Ward in Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina
Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02989; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 98-17
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1327; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 105
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341463
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Wilson; Roll: 1766335
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241202
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Hill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150
    [8] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beulah, Johnston, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241202

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Hill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1327; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341463

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02989; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 98-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springhill, Wilson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02989; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 98-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Wilson; Roll: 1766335

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1956
    Event Place: Kenly, Wilson, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lucama, Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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