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Eliza Jane Ward 1859–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1859

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 07 Aug 1928

Death Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Dougald Reaves

Mother: Frances Gore

Spouse(s): Benjamin Simmons

Children(s): Jonathan Simmons, Forney Simmons, Dougald Simmons, Benjamin Jr, Nicy Simmons, Lilly Simmons, Martha Simmons

Eliza Jane Ward was born in 1859 in North Carolina, the child of Dougald F Reaves And Frances H Gore. In 1850, Eliza Jane Ward resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Eliza Jane Ward married Benjamin Jasper Simmons, and had children including Benjamin Jasper Simmons Jr, Dougald Mccoy Simmons, Forney Pumoroy Simmons, Jonathan Linton Simmons, Lilly Almire Simmons, Martha Simmons, Nicy E Simmons. Eliza Jane Ward passed away in 1928 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Eliza Jane Ward was born in 1859 in North Carolina, the child of Dougald F Reaves And Frances H Gore.
  • In 1850, Eliza Jane Ward resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Eliza Jane Ward married Benjamin Jasper Simmons, and had children including Benjamin Jasper Simmons Jr, Dougald Mccoy Simmons, Forney Pumoroy Simmons, Jonathan Linton Simmons, Lilly Almire Simmons, Martha Simmons, Nicy E Simmons.
  • Eliza Jane Ward passed away in 1928 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dougald Reaves
1822–1897
Birth Location: Columbus County, NC, North Carolina, USA
DR
Frances Gore
1825–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FG

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Simmons
1853–1931
Birth Location: Brunswick County, N.C.
BS

Children(s)

Jonathan Simmons
1878–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JS
Forney Simmons
1883–1977
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
FS
Dougald Simmons
1892–1930
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
DS
Benjamin Jr
1889–1956
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
BJ
Nicy Simmons
1892–1987
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
NS
Lilly Simmons
1894–1965
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
LS
Martha Simmons
1887–1920
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
MS

Eliza Ward's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Ward
1859–1928
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Dougald F Reaves
1822–1897
Columbus County, NC, North Carolina, USA
Frances (H.) Gore
1825–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eliza Ward's Descendants

1.
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Eliza (Jane) Ward (31 May 1859–07 Aug 1928) m. Benjamin (Jasper) Simmons (1853–8 May 1931)
  1. 1. Jonathan (Linton) Simmons 1878–1938 m. Cecelia (C.) Babson 1883–1920 m. Stella Mckinney 1884–1966 m. Cecelia Babston 1884–1957
    1. 1. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–
      1. 1. J (C) Simmons 1923–
      2. 2. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1926–2002
    2. 2. Jonathan (Lacy) Simmons 1906– m. Laura Simmons 1906–
      1. 1. Vernon Simmons 1890–
      2. 2. Jerome Simmons 1920–
    3. 3. Florida (Mag) Simmons 1908–
    4. 4. James (Edison) Simmons 1911–1971
    5. 5. Verlie (Adell) Simmons 1914–2004 m. Charles (Loyd) Thomas 1908–1987
    6. 6. Benjamin (Harvey) Simmons 1917–1981 m. Hazel Thomas 1916– m. Hazel (Foster) Thomas 1917–
    7. 7. George (E) Simmons 1912–
    8. 8. Edith Simmons 1903–
    9. 9. Pansy Simmons 1910–
    10. 10. Lee Simmons 1907–1914
    11. 11. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–1993
      1. 1. J (C) Simmons 1923–
      2. 2. Clyde Simmons 1926–
    12. 12. Johnanthan (Lacy) Simmons 1905–1965 m. Laura Simmons 1906–
      1. 1. Vernon Simmons 1890–
      2. 2. Jerome Simmons 1920–
    13. 13. Florida (Mae) Simmons 1908–1947
    14. 14. George (Eddison) Simmons 1911–1985
    15. 15. Virlie Simmons 1915–
  2. 2. Forney (Pumoroy) Simmons 1883–1977 m. Virginia (W) Ganus 1880– m. Blanche (F) Long 1907–1996 m. Jannie (W) Gurganious 1883–
    1. 1. Mamie (L.) Simmons 1910–
    2. 2. Roy (Barden) Simmon 1913–1956 m. Bertha Simmons 1906–
    3. 3. Roy (Harden) Simmons 1927–1975
    4. 4. David Simmons 1916–
    5. 5. Jettie Simmons 1925–
    6. 6. Ray (Ronald) Simmons 1939–1993
  3. 3. Dougald (McCoy) Simmons 1892–1930 m. Lillie McKeithan 1883–1905 m. Nola (V.) Hardwick 1887–1928 m. Lillie Mckeithan 1883–
    1. 1. Lulu (M) Simmons 1909–1936
    2. 2. William (M.) Simmons 1910–1936
    3. 3. Frances (A) Simmons 1913–
    4. 4. Goley (B) Simmons 1915–1988 m. John (G.) Ward 1915–
    5. 5. Ethel Simmons 1921–1992
    6. 6. Mary (R) Simmons 1923–2002
    7. 7. Lennon (M.) Simmons 1926–
    8. 8. Mae Simmons 1910–
    9. 9. Lester Simmons 1911–
    10. 10. Reba Simmons 1917–
    11. 11. Annie (R) Simmons 1919–1999
    12. 12. Leamon (Coy) Simmons 1927–1980
    13. 13. Bertha (Reba) Simmons 1918–2001
    14. 14. Olie Simmons 1913–
    15. 15. Leamon Simmons 1927–1980
    16. 16. Jesse (Benjaman) Simmons 1916–1919
    17. 17. Ethel (L) Simmons 1925–
    18. 18. Mary (R) Simmons 1926–
    19. 19. Leoh Simmons 1910–
    20. 20. Olie Simmons 1913–
    21. 21. Lester Simmons 1911–
    22. 22. Mary Simmons 1923–
  4. 4. Benjamin (Jasper Simmons) Jr 1889–1956 m. Emma Smith 1893–1982
    1. 1. Robert (E) Simmons 1920–2002
    2. 2. James (Rosco) Simmons 1924–1997
    3. 3. Jasper (Cleo) Simmons 1917–1919
  5. 5. Nicy (E.) Simmons 1892–1987 m. Jake (B) Sasser 1897–
    1. 1. Earlie Sasser 1920–
    2. 2. Herman Sasser 1921–
    3. 3. Elbert Sasser 1923–
  6. 6. Lilly (Almire) Simmons 1894–1965 m. Willarm (Edward) Ward 1886– m. William (Eddie) Ward 1886–1955
    1. 1. Evie (L) Ward 1921–
    2. 2. William (G) Ward 1925–
    3. 3. Wesley (M) Ward 1916–
    4. 4. Wesley (Monroe) Ward 1915–1945 m. Esther Vance 1915–1978
    5. 5. Ever (L) Ward 1921–
    6. 6. William (Gordon) Ward 1925–1981
  7. 7. Martha Simmons 1887–1920

Eliza Ward's Timeline

20 Records

1850
1850
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1859
31 May 1859
Birth of Eliza Jane Ward in Columbus County, NC, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, NC, North Carolina, USA
1859
31 May 1859
Birth of Eliza Jane Ward in Columbus Co., N.C.
Columbus Co., N.C.
1859
31 May 1859
Birth of Eliza Jane Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 1
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 21
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 21
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 41
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 51
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 61
Eliza Jane Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1928
6 Aug 1928
Age 69
Death of Eliza Jane Ward in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1928
6 August 1928
Age 69
Death of Eliza Jane Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1928
6 Aug 1928
Age 69
Death of Eliza Jane Ward in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina
1928
07 Aug 1928
Age 69
Burial of Eliza Jane Ward in Lees Township
Lees Township
1928
07 Aug 1928
Age 69
Burial of Eliza Jane Ward in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1859
    Event Place: Columbus County, NC, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1859
    Event Place: Columbus Co., N.C.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1859
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 815.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0236.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; FHL microfilm: 1241189.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 238; FHL microfilm: 1375117.
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [7] North Carolina, Deaths
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 499; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lees, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0236.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34; FHL microfilm: 1241189.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 238; FHL microfilm: 1375117.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 815.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 August 1928
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1928
    Event Place: 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] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Lees Township

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
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