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Ellis Napoleon Ward 1873–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1873

Birth Location: Columbus, N.C.

Death Date: 16 Feb 1936

Death Location: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina

Father: Joshua Ward

Mother: Prudence Smith

Spouse(s): Florida Ward

Children(s): Glenndors Ward, Edith Ward, Leman Sr, Eva Ward, John Ward

In 1873, Ellis Napoleon Ward entered the world in Columbus, N.C., born to Joshua H Ward And Prudence J Smith. In 1880, Ellis Napoleon Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. In 1900, Ellis Napoleon Ward resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca. Ellis Napoleon Ward married Florida Best Powell Ward, and had children including Edith Jane Ward, Eva Lee Ward, Glenndors Ward, John H Ward, Leman Paul Ward Sr. Ellis Napoleon Ward passed away in 1936 in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Ellis Napoleon Ward entered the world in Columbus, N.C., born to Joshua H Ward And Prudence J Smith.
  • In 1880, Ellis Napoleon Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Ellis Napoleon Ward resided in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Ca.
  • Ellis Napoleon Ward married Florida Best Powell Ward, and had children including Edith Jane Ward, Eva Lee Ward, Glenndors Ward, John H Ward, Leman Paul Ward Sr.
  • Ellis Napoleon Ward passed away in 1936 in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ward
1851–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Prudence Smith
1855–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Florida Ward
1877–1950
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Glenndors Ward
1900–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Edith Ward
1903–
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
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Leman Sr
1907–1965
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
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Eva Ward
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Ward
1917–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Ellis Ward's Ancestors

Self
Ellis Ward
1873–1936
Birth Place: Columbus, N.C.
Parents
Joshua H Ward
1851–1922
North Carolina
Prudence (J) Smith
1855–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Joshua (H) Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
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

Ellis Ward's Descendants

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Ellis (Napoleon) Ward (27 Oct 1873–16 Feb 1936) m. Florida (Best Powell) Ward (18 Feb 1877–8 Aug 1950)
  1. 1. Glenndors Ward 1900–
  2. 2. Edith (Jane) Ward 1903–
  3. 3. Leman (Paul Ward) Sr 1907–1965 m. Ruby (May) Ward 1910–
  4. 4. Eva (Lee) Ward 1910–
  5. 5. John (H) Ward 1917–

Ellis Ward's Timeline

7 Records

1873
27 Oct 1873
Birth of Ellis Napoleon Ward in Columbus, N.C.
Columbus, N.C.
1880
1880
Age 7
Ellis Napoleon Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Ellis Napoleon Ward resided here in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 37
Ellis Napoleon Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 47
Ellis Napoleon Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 57
Ellis Napoleon Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1936
16 Feb 1936
Age 63
Death of Ellis Napoleon Ward in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Columbus, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Columbus County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765632; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 114C; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0394.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 41.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 114C; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0394.

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 4B; Enumeration District: 41.

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Columbus County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765632; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Williams, 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: .
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